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peonierose · 10 months
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Book: Open Heart
Pairing: Keiki Lahela (F!MC) x Koa Haulani (M!OC)
Words: 4,000+
Rating: Teen. A few curse words.
Summary: Keiki who still struggles with trusting guys and entering a new relationship after Dylan broke her heart, meets someone new. Will she give Koa a chance or will she let her fear of getting hurt win and therefore miss out on a great connection with Koa?
A/N: This is my submission for @springfeverpitch Thank you for giving us the chance to write amazing stories. So my base is 1st base. My word is lipgloss (it will be in color) and my sentence is "I thought you might like (blank), so I brought you some."
Sidenote: Thank you to these wonderful ladies without whom my story would’ve never be finished @annieruok94 💚 @txemrn 💚@socalwriterbee 💚 Thanks so much 💚
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Two months ago…
Keiki
I was standing in front of a big oval mirror, putting on some lip gloss. The tube says coral crush. It’s my favorite.
My best friend Alexis, or Lexi for short, and I got ready at her place for a college party at the boy's fraternity house.
It’s the last party to ring in the semester finals.
Apparently there’s going to be plenty of hot guys and
»You should let go and get a groove on«
Lexis' words, not mine.
I chose a black satin halter-neck dress with a soft flaring skirt. It ended at the knees. I paired my dress with my favorite heeled ankle boots with pearl studs.
Making me a bit taller than my 5‘5 feet.
I can’t remember the last time I’ve felt this carefree and good. If my brother could see me now in my dress, I smiled.
Luna would just tell him to let me have fun, and he’d shake his head and yell ”Have fun, but please don’t get pregnant. I’m not ready to become an uncle yet.“
I love my brother, and now that we’ve repaired our relationship? He’s my rock. Any time I need advice, I can go to him.
I learned to trust him again and to forgave him, though we did come a long way to trusting each other once more.
It’s like Bryce said, ”Holding on to the past is painful. You should learn how to let go of the pain.“
I smiled at that. Because he’s right. Not that I’m going to tell him that. My brother's ego is already big enough, no need to inflate it even more.
I looked around Lexi's room for my little black and white striped purse. When I saw it, I took it and walked down the stairs, where Lexi was waiting for me.
”Looking good, Keiks.“ Lexi winks.
I rolled my eyes at her, and she laughed, snorted at the end.
She grinned at me and grabbed her car keys. When we’re inside the car, I wanted to put on a Britney Spears song.
But her next words stopped me.
”No Britney Spears songs. Last time we rode in the car together, you and Luna were singing Britney songs all the damn time. Please, no more Britney.“
I gasped.
”Really? I thought you liked her songs?“
”I lied. I didn’t want to say anything. Because you were having so much fun. But after listening to so many of her songs, I’ve gotta say it’s a no for me.“
I shook my head and grinned as I put on Shake it off by Taylor Swift.
Alexis laughed.
”That’s a song I approve of. This is why we’re best friends.“
I shook my head laughing.
The soft, salty breeze wafted through our hair and through the open sunroof of Lexi’s purple Jeep.
I lifted my hands up in the air as Alexis and I sang along to Taylor Swift's song – Shake it off.
A short drive later, we arrived at the party.
Alexis put the Jeep in park, turned off the ignition, and we got out.
Once outside, I stared at this huge beige painted house that sat on a freshly manicured lawn, surrounded by palm trees and hibiscus bushes. Making the night smell like a flower garden.
Several cars are already parked outside. People are milling on the lawn, drinking and laughing, when we arrived.
Looks like there wasn’t enough space to fit everyone.
Alexis and I exchanged a look and then just shrugged as we walked towards the entrance and almost got run over by a group of girls in neon bikinis.
Lexi and jumped out of the way.
So, this is what mayhem in the form of a college party looks like.
”Damn. Not what I expected.“ Lexi whistled.
I grinned as we got inside and saw people dancing everywhere on a makeshift dance floor.
One guy tried to grab my ass a mere second ago. I pushed his hand away. What a jerk.
If I wanted to be touched, I don’t want it to be some drunk person. Who won’t even remember tonight and is just trying to score.
”Lexi! Keiki!“ A redhead squealed. It’s Maren. She’s super nice. We've all hung out before. She’s followed by Trina, Malia and Ailani.
”So glad you guys came. It would’ve been a snooze fest without you.“
She gave me and Lexi a hug and then dragged us deeper into the crowd.
Lexi points to the stage where they’re setting up a karaoke station.
”Oh my god. A karaoke station! I’ll go and sign us up.“
I sighed and can’t even get a word out.
Maren and the others grin.
”Looks like it’s going to be karaoke night later,“ she grinned at all of us.
Lexi came back, grinning widely. Not revealing what song she chose. Making my nerves flutter in anticipation.
When it’s time for us to sing, my knees shook a little because I’m really not into big crowds. I never was.
A mic turned on and a tall guy with long black hair grinned at all of us. His blue eyes sparkled with joy.
”Alright. Alright. Looks like we’ve got our first round of beautiful ladies ready to sing a song. So, what are you going to serenade us with?“
He grinned at Lexi who winked at him.
”Shoutout to my Ex by Little Mix,“ she said.
”We’re singing what?“ I whispered loudly next to Lexi.
”Just relax. It’s a good song. Try to have a good time.“
”Lexi, I’m serious. Of all the songs you could’ve picked…“ I spluttered.
”Trust me Keiks, you need this cathartic moment.“ Lexi grinned softly at me.
My friends gave me an encouraging smile and nod. And some of my nerves settled a little.
As the first tunes came on I needed a second to get into the song, but once I did, all nerves just fell away, and I actually enjoyed myself together with my friends.
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Koa
Frat parties aren’t really my scene. I prefer smaller gatherings to large ones.
I came because friends of mine tried to get me out of my funk.
Not only that, but I’ve been tired and restless lately, so they begged me to come to this party.
As my best friend Keanu pointed out earlier this morning
»Dude. Get out of your house. Stop studying. And just let loose, you need to get laid man.«
Subtle as always.
I chuckled to myself. I’m glad I have him by my side. He always knows when to kick my ass and get me out of my bubble.
So, here I am. At a party that’s already in full swing.
I squeezed all my 6‘2 feet through the crowd. As I tried to find some space where I can actually move around and not get elbowed in the ribs all the damn time.
As I get further into the crowd, I can see there’s a stage where some girls are singing karaoke.
About to walk away, I noticed one of the girls singing.
That dress! Flowing like a river and hugging all the right places.
Her brown hair flings back and forth as she’s singing a song by Little Mix?
My sister loves that band, that's how I even know the song.
I keep walking up to the front, so I’m closer to the stage. To have an unobstructed view of the girl who’s singing.
»I swear you'll never bring me down«
»Shout out to my ex, you're really« quite the man«
»You made my heart break and that made me who I am«
»Here's to my ex, hey, look at me now«
»Well, I'm I'm all the way up«
»I swear you'll never, you'll never bring me down«
The other girls are hugging each other as they sing what seem to be the last lines.
I don’t even notice the other girls. It’s as if they faded into the background.
Because I only have eyes for the brunette.
Who is she? And how come I haven’t seen her before on campus? Maybe because I live off-campus?
There’s something underneath that radiant smile of hers that is pulling me in.
Perhaps it’s the sadness with the last notes. It’s as if her brown eyes are saying, please don’t hurt my heart.
Because I can tell that this song means a lot more to her than to the other girls on stage.
I ask myself who hurt her like that? As if my heart pulls me closer to her only to say »You’re safe with me.«
Pulled out of my thoughts by my best friend's voice.
”So that was a good start. Thank you to Lexi, Keiki, Trina, Malia and Ailani for this wonderful performance. So, who’s up next?“ Keanu said, his brown eyes sparkled, and he pushed his black hair out of his face.
I grinned when I saw my best friend on stage.
He pointed to each girl on stage. Then he pointed to the girl I was looking at.
Keiki. The name rolled off my tongue. It’s a beautiful name and it fits her.
I smiles as I made my way through the crowd. I really needed to find an opportunity to ask her out. Even if it’s just to dance tonight. I know I’ll regret it if I don’t.
If life has taught me anything? It’s to take chances. Even if it doesn’t work out the way you wanted it to. At least you can say you gave it your all.
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Keiki
I got off-stage, and I knew I look med like a sweaty mess. I'm so thirsty, I knew I would rather not touch the alcohol they had to offer. I’m in need of water.
”I’m going to get me some water. You want some?“
Lexi shook her head.
”I’m good.“
”Alright. I’ll be right back.“
I navigated myself through the crowd as I tried to locate the kitchen in this giant house. It’s more like a maze than a house.
Meanwhile, I moved around drunk people, which is a sport in and of itself.
When I got to the kitchen, I push med the white wooden door open. Thankfully, there’s no one in here.
When I shut the door to the kitchen, the noise of the party was a little muted. Which gave me time to catch my breath.
I’m about to grab a bottle of water out of the fridge, when I heard the door opened again.
I turned around and did a double take when I saw the guy who walked in.
Cold air from the fridge blasted onto my face, as I’m holding on to the fridge door.
The water bottle I grabbed almost slipped out of my hands.
Where the hell did this guy come from? I haven’t seen him around. I had to look up, since he’s at least 6‘2 feet tall.
I swear, he looks like a real version of Ken.
Blond hair, bright sea green eyes, chiseled jaw.
He wore ripped jeans and a stark white shirt that stood out on his tan skin.
While I still stood there like an idiot. Unmoving. Mouth wide open and stared at him, like I’ve never seen a guy before, I try to mentally slap myself and to get out of my funk.
”Hi.“ He said as he walked closer.
Up close, his eyes looked as colorful as the green Severum fish. The rich green hue of the fish reminded me of this guy's eyes.
We’ve had a whole chapter on fish close to the end of the semester, so that’s why it’s so fresh in my mind.
”Hey.“ I waved nervously. Trying to smile, but it probably looked more like a grimace.
Can you say first awkward conversation? Get it together, Keiki. You’ve seen guys before.
But holy shit, none of them are like him.
”Did you try to escape the crowd too?“
I grinned, licking my lips.
”That obvious?“ I played with a strand of my hair. A nervous habit of mine. I’m usually not like one of those giggly girls, but for some reason he brings that out in me.
He walked over and reached around me to grab a water bottle from the still open fridge, his arm slightly brushed against my shoulder.
I got goosebumps all over my body, not just because of the cold air but because of skin on skin contact.
His cologne wafted towards me. Reminding me of the fresh and clean ocean.
He took a water bottle for himself and closed the fridge with a snap, making me pay attention to his next words.
”It’s not that. I wondered why a gorgeous girl like you would hide in here.“
I scoffed.
”I’m not hiding. I was getting some water for myself.“
”Sure.“
He nodded slowly and took a sip of his water.
Damn. Why does everything he does look sexy? Why can’t he be unattractive? It’d be easier not to like him.
He grinned as if he caught me staring at him. I blushed and looked away.
”I’m Koa by the way.“
”I’m Keiki.“
”Yeah, I saw you on stage. Great voice.“
”Oh…thank you. I was so nervous, but eventually, I had a lot of fun.“
I grinned at him, and he grinned back, two dimples showing in his cheeks.
Oh my god! I love dimples. I can’t stop looking at him. Feeling a magical pull.
But I tried to be careful, I didn’t want to fall for a pretty face. Only to get hurt again.
My spine stiffened and I leaned on the kitchen counter next to the fridge.
Hopefully, he didn’t notice anything about my posture changing.
The water bottle, half drunk, dangled from his fingertips.
”Do we have some classes together?“
He asked me and I thought back to my schedule. But I can't think of any classes I shared with Koa. I shook my head.
”I don’t think so. What’s your major?“ I asked.
”Marine biology.“
”Ah got it. That’s why our paths haven’t crossed. I’m studying to become a vet.“
He raised his eyebrows and smiled.
”No way! Damn that’s cool. But it’s a lot right?“
I nodded and laughed.
”It’s okay. The first semester was tough. Although I’m actually ahead of my reading schedule. And its fun. My brother is a surgeon. Becoming a vet felt more like my calling.“
He smiled softly, and it transformed his whole face from a pretty boy to a gorgeous guy.
I’m left speechless for a few seconds.
I smiled slowly and Koa grinned back.
”Smart and beautiful. Dangerous combo.“
My smile faded.
”If you’re trying to score, try again.“
His grin fell.
Oh, shit. I shouldn’t have said that. As I’m trying to scramble for another reply, his next words hit me.
”I was serious. I don’t give out compliments if I don't mean them.“
I raised my eyebrows.
”I…wasn’t trying to insinuate anything. It’s just… I’ve…“
He moved closer, making me want to move away. But I’m not able to escape his eyes. Which are full of understanding.
”No need to explain. I get it. When you’re ready, you can tell me. I can wait.“
”When?“
”You didn’t think I’d not ask you out, did you?“
”I could’ve said no. I just met you.“
He grinned.
”Something tells me you’re far too curious not to at least see if you like me.“
”Hmm. You think you’ve got me all figured out, don’t you?“
”I don’t think I’ve got you figured out at all. I don’t judge or assume something about others. I let time be the judge. People sometimes need time before they’re ready to share certain things, and that’s okay.“
A slow smile spread on my face, but I tried to tone it down.
”Let that smile spread. I’d love to see it.“
I grinned.
”There it is. You shouldn’t be scared to let others see it.“
My stomach took this moment to grumble loudly.
Koa laughed.
”Looks like someone is hungry.“
I turned beet red.
”Yeah. I…uh…forgot to eat earlier…“
He shook his head.
”We can’t have that. Let’s see what this kitchen has to offer. Unless the guys have eaten everything. Which wouldn’t surprise me.“
”Do you live here?“
”Would you judge me if I said yes?“
He turned his head and grinned at me.
”I wouldn’t. I was just curious.“ I said defensively.
”Relax. I’m just messing with you, Keiki. My best friend Keanu lives here. I live off-campus. I visit him from time to time here. But he usually hangs out at my place.“
”What about you?“
”I live off-campus too. I live with my brother and his fiancé.“
I took off my heels and hopped on the counter. My feet dangled in the air.
”Sounds good. And you save money by not having to pay for your own place.“
He opened the cupboards and got out a couple of bags and put them on the counter.
”Looks like I found our dinner. We have a fine selection of chips. Sour cream and onion, bacon. And salt and vinegar. And my personal favorite, Hawaiian Hurricane popcorn.“
I looked at him and when I saw the colorful bag, I almost sighed. It’s my favorite snack.
”You’re kidding? I love Hawaiian Hurricane popcorn. I always add…“
”…spicy cheese dip.“
We said at the same time and then laughed.
”Oh my god, I thought I was the only one who eats it this way. Can we check if there’s any?“
”Way ahead of you,“ he said.
He stepped closer to me until his jeans grazed against my bare legs. Making me shiver.
He handed me a jar of spicy cheese dip.
”God, I haven’t eaten this in a while.“ I sighed in bliss.
”I used to eat this so much my parents had to hide it from me.“
”My brother who eats his gross oatmeal tells me how Hurricane popcorn and spicy cheese dip is gross?“
I grinned as I dipped my popcorn into the cheese.
He stopped eating for a second to stare at me.
”You’re mocking oatmeal? Oatmeal is actually good for you.“
When I just stared at him.
”To each their own.“ He winked at me.
”Good answer.“
We kept eating popcorn until the whole bag is empty.
”Damn that was good.“ He said and I nodded. Licking my lips.
My lip gloss is completely gone by the time we’re finished.
His eyes wandered to my lips. And I felt my heart racing in my chest. My breath caught in my throat.
He moved closer until he’s only inches away from my lips. I can feel his breath on mine.
”You’ve got something right here…“
He wiped away some cheese dip from the corner of my mouth and licked it away.
”Thanks,“ my voice came out breathless.
”You’re welcome.“ His voice is deeper than before.
He brushed a strand of my hair and put it behind my left ear.
I don’t know who leaned in first, but I gripped him by his shirt collar to pull him closer to me.
He put his hands on my legs, leaning towards me.
At first, it was a feather-light touch of our lips.
His lips are soft and warm against mine. He tasted faintly of salt and cheese from the Hurricane popcorn.
I pushed my hand through his soft hair, pulling him closer.
As he let his hand wander to my neck. Cradling it. Deepening the kiss in turn.
We were both reaching for each other. Wanting more. I’ve never felt this way before.
Needing him like my next gulp of water.
We both break apart for what seems like hours.
We both breathed heavier and just tried to gather our thoughts.
When the silence stretched on for too long, he put both of his hands on my cheek and gave me a soft kiss on my temple.
Feeling a warmth spread through my stomach. A sensation I haven’t encountered yet. It’s as if I’m coming home.
And that’s when the panic settled in.
As if he felt it, he put a finger on my still swollen lips.
”You don’t have to say anything.“
I kept staring at him.
”We’ll figure out what we feel when we’re ready.“
I nodded at him. Not able to utter a word about what just happened.
Suddenly, the door opened and both Koa and I jumped at the sound. Making me grip his bicep.
When I saw it’s Lexi, I breathed out.
I thought it might be a drunk person mistaking the kitchen for the bathroom.
I hopped off from the counter as Lexi came inside. She saw me and Koa still close together.
Me, still gripping his bicep, blushing furiously. I let my hand fall.
A big grin spread across Lexi’s face.
”Oops, looks like I’ve interrupted you guys.“
Koa and I stared everywhere, just not at each other. Too caught up in what happened mere seconds ago.
Alexis broke the silence.
”I’m Alexis. Keiki‘s best friend. We come as a package deal.“
Koa chuckled, totally caught off guard.
”Nice to meet you. I’m Koa.“
He winces. Lexi must’ve tightened her grip. I shook my head, not able to hide my grin.
”Just to tell you. If you hurt Keiki. I’ll hurt you where it really hurts,“ she smiled sweetly.
Koa coughed.
”Alright. But I think Keiki can take care of herself. She seems like a strong girl.“ He said with a strong sense of confidence.
Both Alexis and I raised our eyebrows. Alexis slowly grinned as she turns to me.
”I like him, Keiks. He’s not stupid. And he’s nice to look at. You’ve got that whole Ken vibe going.“
Koa turned to me, and I just shrugged, still not able to meet his gaze. So, I looked at a point over his shoulder.
”Hey, don’t look at me,“ I retorted. But then I gave in and looked at him.
He smiled and his aquamarine eyes danced with delight.
He’s about to leave, but then turned back and got out his phone.
”Mind if we swap phone numbers?“
Alexis put her arm around my shoulders.
”Of course she doesn’t mind.“ I elbowed her and she laughed.
”What she said. I don’t mind.“
I untangled myself from Alexis and Koa and I exchanged numbers.
He grinned and he’s out the door.
When he’s gone. I turned to Lexi and we both squealed and danced around.
When the door opens again, we turned around only to see Koa who grabbed his water bottle next to the fridge.
”Forgot this. Nice dance moves, by the way, Keiki.“ He winked at me.
Alexis and I pressed our lips together. When he’s gone again we sat down on the kitchen floor and I leaned my head on Lexi’s shoulder.
”Oh my god. See? I told you that you‘d meet a hot guy. You should listen to me more often.“
”Yeah. You were. I won’t make a habit out of telling you that you were right. Otherwise, your ego will get ginormous.“
Lexi laughed and pulled her knees closer together. I put my hand around her knees and she squeezed my hand.
”According to my sister and brother, my ego is already big enough. But thanks, I appreciate hearing I helped you out. And who knows, maybe you can thank me at your wedding for bringing you two together.“
I snorted.
”Let’s not jump ahead. Koa and I just met. I don’t want to plan so far ahead.“
She turned her head and looked at me as if she picked up on something in my voice.
”What’s wrong Kei? Are you scared?“
I put my hand against my stomach, leaned against the cupboard and hugged my knees.
Not wanting to admit that, the way Dylan ended our relationship over a text, still haunts me.
The pain lessened. But all the memories, kisses and hugs we shared? Yeah, it’s still there and sneaks up on me from time to time.
I try not to think too much about Dylan. I’ve moved on. Though, I’ve been hesitant to go out with anyone.
It’s been over two years since I moved to Honolulu with my brother and his fiancé, Luna.
I’ve gotten better, being surrounded by family. But every time I meet a guy I actually like? I get scared he’ll hurt me like Dylan did.
So, that’s why I’m so hesitant to let anyone in. However I want to try to be more open-minded to new relationships.
From what I’ve seen so far, Koa seems really nice. And his kisses are fantastic.
Alexis bumps my shoulder, making me come out of my thoughts.
”Look! Just try to get to know him. Koa is a nice guy. I’ve heard good things about him. And if there’s no connection, then you’ll find someone even better.“
”What would I do without you?“ I said.
Alexis winked at me as she got up and offered me her hand.
”You’d make bad fashion choices.“
I grabbed her hand and stood up.
”Excuse you? I have an excellent fashion sense. Thank you very much.“
She put her head to the side, and together we walked outside the kitchen and joined our friends.
Singing and dancing the night away.
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Koa
I’m still in a daze over the kiss with Keiki. Damn, I’m screwed. It’s as if we were trying to brand each other with our kisses.
Not that I’m complaining. I will never forget the way she tasted. And I know I won’t be able to get her out of my mind.
Before walking out of the house, I looked around for my phone and then I cursed. I must’ve left it in the kitchen. As I entered the kitchen, a slow grin spread across my face.
I looked at the counter and saw my phone sitting next to the fridge. I rolled my eyes at my stupidity. Someone could’ve walked in and taken it.
Before I left the kitchen, a little coral orange tube caught my eye.
When I moved closer I could see it’s a tube of lip gloss. I turned the lip gloss around and the back said »Coral Crush«
I grinned and without having to guess, I know it belongs to Keiki. I put it into the back of my jeans pocket.
I’m going to give it back to her when we see each other next time.
Hoping against hope she’ll give me a chance to show her that whoever hurt her the way he did, I’m not him.
I walked out of the house with a lighter spring in my steps.
When I looked up I saw the stars glistened in the midnight sky, and the scent of the hibiscus bushes made me smile.
I’m damn happy to have met Keiki, I have this strange feeling that I’m in for a couple of surprises. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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A week later
Keiki
”Keiks? There’s a package for you,“ my brother said when he entered the kitchen.
I looked up from my phone.
”Thanks.“
I took it from him and when I opened it a small letter fluttered out, together with a tube of lip gloss.
I smiled as I saw my favorite lip gloss on the table.
I took the letter and read it, just to see who got me my favorite lip gloss.
Because I looked everywhere, but I must’ve lost it at the party.
Keiki,
you lost your lip gloss at the party. But since it was almost empty, I thought you might like a new tube of Coral Crush, so I brought you some.
Koa
I finish reading the letter and smile to myself. He spells trouble. But never did I want to be more in trouble than with Koa.
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goldenboygate · 1 year
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Do you have any blog recs that are like general? (like carlando blogs, general f1 blogs, other ships maybe?)
oh i def have blog recs. i did one on my old blog but that one's gone forever. red is for blogs with heavy carlos content and orange are for blogs with heavy lando content, green is for general f1 blogs i enjoy, and blue is for fic blogs. i'm probably forgetting some and i apologise!
@redshoulderedblackbirds carlos and lando fan. says what she feels and i respect it. funny and true to what she feels. writes amazing carlando fanfiction.
@hibiscus-vroom staunch carlos supporter (as she should be). big lewis fan as well. writes amazing carlando fanfiction.
@artemispt can always count on her to share great carlos pics and videos to drool over. a fellow carlando lover.
@foo1ishheart554 makes wonderful carlando art, and posts great headcanons about the two.
@dokidokistart amazing art, has an online shop where i bought my carlando christmas ornaments that i can't wait to put on my tree this year.
@clovermotors poetry, k-pop and carlos (carlando). is mainly here on race weekends and i miss them in between 🫶
@alexi-01 (aka prison lexie) a max and lando fan. has the best takes out there and is always correct.
@dizzyduck44 level-headed and what i deem as the voice of reason on this hellsite.
@the-toasted-teacake fellow mclaren lover through thick and thin. love carlos and lando and that's why i love her.
@landopics does the lord's work and posts pictures and videos of lando 🫶
@imme-youareyou has helped me a lot on here, a really great person to talk to. another person who writes outstanding carlando fanfiction.
@chaoticzoomies loves seb and who doesn't, let's be real. really easy and great to talk to. posts all kinds of stuff regarding f1 and the world, is a fellow carlando lover.
@opfire lovely person who, like me, enjoys fast cars, hot men and the homoerotism of the two.
@jennifernonuts posts a lot of great takes and is a good blog for those who want to follow someone who doesn't post anti-stuff. really chill and sensible.
@moodyfairy14 dando shipper and lovely human. writes great dando/sewis fics.
@kolyarostov posts about f1 and other interests, carlando lover who writes astonishing fics. go read.
@f1-disaster-bi fanfic blog that loves to make lando suffer in an array of ships, and i read every single fic religiously.
@holacarlando writes the most gorgeous lestappen fics. a/b/o writer, the reason i got into a/b/o in the first place.
@mish-tique definitely not just a fanfic blog but putting her here cause she has amazing fics, not just carlando. go check them out.
sorry to those i keep tagging 😬
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stealing-your-kittens · 2 months
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Plex incorrect quotes NSFW edition
No, but how are these two so stupid that the incorrect quotes keep coming up in character?
Alexis: Piers, you love me, right? Piers: Normally I’d say yes without hesitation, but I feel like this is going somewhere I won’t like.
Piers: *seductively takes off glasses* Piers: Wow... Alexis: *blushes* Haha... what? Piers: You're really fucking blurry.
Alexis: As top in this relationship, I think we should- Piers: I can't believe you're pulling rank on me.
Alexis: Know why I called you in here? Piers: Because I accidentally sent you a dick pic. Alexis: *Stops pouring two glasses of wine.* Accidentally?
Piers: What are you in the mood for? Alexis: World domination. Piers: That's a bit ambitious. Alexis: You are my world. Piers: Aww... Alexis: Piers: Alexis: Piers: OH.
Izombie AU where Lex is American
Piers: Wait, what's going on? Are we all talking about how hot Alexis is? Because Alexis is a straight up sexual fox riding a red-hot nuclear bombshell right toward the yowza plaza in the heart of Babe City, Assachusetts, U S A. The last A just stands for more ass.
Slight spoilers:
Alexis: Piers, you do remember when we agreed we were better off as friends, right? Piers, naked in Alexis's bed: No, I absolutely do not. Alexis, already taking off their clothes: Fuck... Me neither.
Alexis: Piers and I are no longer friends. Piers: ALEXIS THAT IS THE WORST WAY TO TELL PEOPLE THAT WE’RE DATING!
Piers: Alexis and I are no longer dating. Alexis: Piers, that’s a horrible way of telling people we’re married.
Basically the morning after A Day To Remember sidefic:
Piers: Sorry I’m late, I was doing things. Alexis: Hi, I’m ‘things’.
It's actually hibiscus:
Piers: Hey, random question, what are your favorite flowers? Alexis: Peonies, why? Piers: Alexis: Were you going to get me flowers? Piers: Alexis: Piers: ᶦᵗ’ˢ ᵃ ᵖᵒˢˢᶦᵇᶦˡᶦᵗʸ
Piers: Can you cut me some slack, Alexis? I’m sort of in love. Alexis: I’m sorry, but that’s really not my problem. Piers: I’m in love with you. Alexis: *blushes* Oh. That brings me in the loop a little.
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2022 Reading Challenge Report
Creating this spread in my journal has become a highlight of my year. Past efforts are here: 2019, 2020, 2021. Each year I spend a little more time on my mini cover drawings and each year I'm a little happier with how they turned out.
My reading goal for the year was 100 books and I barely made it: 101. I had to really book it to reach my goal (heh, see what I did there)
Some years it's sort of hard to pick my "Best Books", but this year it was relatively easy. Eight books in particular really stood out. I could have just left it at eight, but there were two additional authors that I came across this year that I read several books by and am quite sure I will continue gobbling up their oeuvres as long as I can. (I've never in my life seen that word as a plural—can that be right?) So as a 9th pick, I just named them both: Ashley Herring Blake and Alexis Hall. I read several of Blake's books this year that would have absolutely changed my life if they'd been around when I was a kid/teen and Hall is here because literally everything he writes is fucking hilarious.
The full list with metrics are after the jump:
My top 8 and other stand outs are in bold below
Non-Fiction (23)
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler, Ibi Zoboi
How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, Kiese Laymon
(gn) The Drawing Lesson, Mark Crilley
The Art of Visual Notetaking: An Interactive Guide to Visual Communication and Sketchnoting, Emily Mills
(gn) Windows on the World, Robert Mailer Anderson, Jon Sack, Zack Anderson
All Boys Aren't Blue, George M. Johnson
Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like "Journey" in the Title, Leslie Gray Streeter
(gn) WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration, Frank Abe, Tamiko Nimura, Matt Sasaki (Illustrator), Ross Ishikawa (Illustrator)
(gn) Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts, Rebecca Hall, Hugo Martinez (Illustrator)
(gn) Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos, Lucy Knisley
(gn) Foundations of Chinese Civilization: The Yellow Emperor to the Han Dynasty, Jing Liu
Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America, Beth Macy
Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement, Tarana Burke
(gn) Go to Sleep (I Miss You): Cartoons from the Fog of New Parenthood, Lucy Knisley
Notes on Grief, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
(gn) The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History, David F. Walker, Marcus Kwame Anderson (Illustrations)
BLUU Notes: An Anthology of Love, Justice, and Liberation, Takiyah Nur Amin, Mykal Slack, eds.
(gn) Passport, Sophia Glock
Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People, Kekla Magoon
(pb) Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued, Peter Sís
Refugee High: Coming of Age in America, Elly Fishman
(pb) Afghan Dreams: Young Voices of Afghanistan, Tony O'Brien, Mike Sullivan
(pb) Wishes, Mượn Thị Văn, Victo Ngai (Illustrator)
Fiction (59)
Red at the Bone, Jacqueline Woodson
American Street, Ibi Zoboi
Husband Material, Alexis Hall
Rise to the Sun, Leah Johnson
(gn) The Last Session, vol. 1, Jasmine Walls, Dozerdraws (Illustrations)
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within, Becky Chambers
(gn) The Montague Twins: The Devil's Music, Nathan Page, Drew Shannon (Illustrations)
Record of a Spaceborn Few, Becky Chambers
Something Fabulous, Alexis Hall
Honey Girl, Morgan Rogers
(gn) Fantasmas, Raina Telgemeier
Purple Hibiscus, Chimamanda Ngoni Adichie
The Violence, Delilah S. Dawson
(gn) Coven, Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton (Illustrations)
Children of God, Mary Doria Russell (re-read)
Boyfriend Material, Alexis Hall
Skye Falling, Mia McKenzie
Liar & Spy, Rebecca Stead
The Sparrow, Mary Doria Russell (re-read)
A Psalm for the Wild Built, Becky Chambers
(gn) Oddball: Sarah Scribbles #4, Sarah Andersen
Girl Made of Stars, Ashley Herring Blake
Everything, Everything, Nicola Yoon
A Closed and Common Orbit, Becky Chambers
(gn) Slaughter House Five, Ryan North (adaptor), Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Albert Monteys (Illustrations)
Pretend I'm Dead, Jen Beagin
(gn) The Crossover, Kwame Alexander Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrations)
Don't Check Out This Book, Kate Klise, Sarah Klise (Illustrations)
Light From Uncommon Stars, Ryka Aoki
The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James, Ashley Herring Blake
Hang the Moon, Alexandria Bellefleur
(gn) Alice in Leatherland, Iolanda Zanfardino, Elisa Romboli (Illustrator)
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, Ashley Herring Blake
Delilah Green Doesn't Care, Ashley Herring Blake
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls, Anissa Gray
(gn) Across a Field of Starlight, Blue Delliquanti
Ain't Burned All the Bright, Jason Reynolds, Jason Griffin (Illustrator)
Count Your Lucky Stars, Alexandria Bellefleur
I Kissed Shara Wheeler, Casey McQuiston
(gn) The Bride Was a Boy, Chii, Beni Axia Conrad (Translator)
Payback's a Witch, Lana Harper
The School for Good Mothers, Jessamine Chan
(gn) The Sacrifice of Darkness, Roxane Gay, Tracy Lynne Oliver, Rebecca Kirby, James Fenner
Read Between the Lines, Rachel Lacey
The Ex-Girlfriend of My Ex-Girlfriend Is My Girlfriend: Advice on Queer Dating, Love, and Friendship, Maddy Court, Kelsey Wroten (Illustrations)
(gn) A Shadow in RiverClan, Erin Hunter
How to Find a Princess, Alyssa Cole
The Girl in the Well is Me, Karen Rivers
American Spy, Lauren Wilkinson
Stay With Me, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
(gn) Be Gay, Do Comics, Matt Bors, ed.
(gn) Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms, Crystal Frasier, Val Wise (Illustrator)
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, Becky Chambers
This Winter, Alice Oseman
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, Abbi Waxman
(gn) Stone Fruit, Lee Lai
Heartstopper, vol. 4, Alice Oseman
(gn) Squad, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Lisa Sterle (Illustrator)
(gn) Shadow Life, Hiromi Goto, Ann Xu (Illustrations)
Read with the kids and/or for Homeschool planning (19)
Front Desk, Kelly Yang
The Midwife's Apprentice, Karen Cushman
(pb) Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Daniel Minter (Illustrator)
The Wednesday Wars, Gary D. Schmidt
(gn) Twelfth Grade Night, Molly Horton Booth, Stephanie Kate Strohm, Jamie Green (Illustrator)
(gn) The History of Western Art in Comics Part One: From Prehistory to the Renaissance, Marion Augustin, Bruno Heitz (Illustrations)
(gn) Magical History Tour #4: The Crusades, Fabrice Erre, Sylvain Savoia (Illustrator)
A Year Down Yonder, Richard Peck (re-read)
A Long Way from Chicago, Richard Peck (re-read)
The Amber Spyglass, Philip Pullman (re-read)
The Night Diary, Veera Hiranandani
The Subtle Knife, Philip Pullman (re-read)
(pb) Prisoners of Geography, Children's Ed.: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps, Tim Marshall
The Great Brain at the Academy, John D. Fitzgerald
(pb) The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson, Nikkolas Smith (Illustrator)
(pb) Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, Carole Boston Weatherford, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator)
The Whale Rider, Witi Ihimaera
(pb) Mr. Watson's Chickens, Jarrett Dapier, Andrea Tsurumi (Illustrator)
The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman (re-read)
(gn) = graphic novel or graphic novel format (pb) = picture book
I read 101 books this year
Authors of color: 40 Black authors: 28 Cis-women, trans & nonbinary authors: 73 Graphic novels: 34 Queer characters: 47 (34 main characters) Audiobooks: 22 Picture books: 8
Read 25 Books by Black Women Authors: Only read 23
I think next year I won't do the Black Women Authors challenge. I hope I will still read as many or at least a significant number of books by Black women, and I think it's a really great idea. I'm going to resist doing it this year, though, because I noticed a crummy impulse in myself as I was keeping track of the books, like I was "getting credit" for reading books in this category and that feels kinda gross. We'll see how I do without striving for a cookie.
I would like to read more picture books in 2023, and maybe be a little choosier about the graphic novels I read. I really love graphic novels, but I read some clunkers this year. I was also pretty light on nonfiction and I'd like to read a little more this year. In any case, I know it will be another great year of reading! See you next year!
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lowcountry-gothic · 9 months
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The island’s visitors have little sense of its geography. If asked, most would be unable to sketch its basic shape. They cannot locate it on a map, cannot distinguish it from the other small landmasses that dot the sea between Florida and Venezuela. When a taxi brings them from the airport to their hotel, or from their hotel to a Caribbean fusion restaurant on Mayfair Road, or when they take a sunset cruise aboard the catamaran Faustina, or disembark their cruise ship at Hibiscus Harbor, or when a speedboat whisks them to Brittania Bay to tour the old sugar estate, they do not know if they are traveling north or south, east or west. The island is a lovely nowhere suspended in gin-clear water.
Alexis Schaitkin, Saint X
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hibiscus :   how does your muse view the gentler ,   daintier things in life ?as things worth preserving   &   caring for ,   or things only bound to wither   &   disappear ? - Alexis
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"Why am I here? Why aren't you answering?" Glaring for a moment at their Mun there was a soft sigh from Alexis before shrugging. Reaching into a pocket Alexis pulled out, and lit a cigarette. "Fine. That's quite a question, and makes things seem very either the one or the other." A long slow drag off of their smoke before they reached up pulling off their glasses putting them into a pocket, and rubbed at their eyes. "I'm fucking tired." Voice getting the faintest little hint of an irritated growl to it they looked over at the questioner with flat eyes.
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"Both. Things, and people that are gentler and daintier are worth while. They are worth preserving, and helping, and caring for. If I have to explain why than you probably wont understand it, and that's not my problem. A lot of people don't understand that, and I'm not here to educate them. However they are also bound to wither and disappear eventually. That's the way of the world. Sooner or later everything, and everyone will wither and disappear. That impermanence however isn't a bad thing. If nothing ever withered, disappeared, or died than how would we appreciate it? If you had a cup of coffee that never ran out, a flower that never wilted, a loved one who could do anything and everything they wanted and never be at risk, or a never ending sunset eventually you'd take it for granted. Something that seems magical, and wonderful at first inevitably becomes mundane if it lasts for too long. The fact that things end is what creates the potential for them to seem magical."
There was a shrug as Alexis took another drag off of their cigarette. "So as I said. Both. They are worth helping, and caring for. They are also by their very nature finite and will eventually wither. That's life."
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bronze-bull-nico · 3 years
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Full OC List! (Updated frequently!)
Don’t be afraid to ask me about any of them!
OC List
1. Mariela - The First Creation
2. Luzma - The Greater
3. Lucio - The Lesser
4. Miguel - No Title
5. Ashton - The Nerd
6. Mick - The Veteran
7. Crystal - The Assassin
8. Timber - The Conflict
9. Catherine - The Ringmaster
10. “Charlie” - The First Deity
11. Adrian - The Young Deity
12. Draven - The Parasite
13. Adolfa - The Wolf
14. Danny - The Puppet
15. Frankie - The Teddy
16. Sam - The Strongwoman
17. Abbigail - The Moth
18. Alexi - The Contortionist
19. Lucas - The Serpent
20. Arnbjörg- The Figurine
21. Max - The Merman
22. Rhody3 - The Robot
23. Joseph - The Ghost
24. Andrea - The Performer
25. Leon + Jose - The Conjoined
26. Cassandra - The Alien
27. Maddox - The Chemical Weapon
28. Lilith - The Moon Maiden
29. Kandi - The Starlet
30. Grace - The Death
31. Honor - The Child of Death
32. Claire - The Masked Demon
33. Bea - The Naive Angel
34. Curtis - The Warrior
35. Quinn - The Fallen Angel
36. Point - The Cambion
37. Sayid - The Peace
38. Alejandra - The War
39. Akpofure - The Fire Siren
40. Cecily - The Witch
41. Koyemsi - The Jester
42. Alodie - The Ballerina
43. Freya - The Yeti
44. Nora - The Introvert
45. Molly - The Extrovert
46. Dakota - The Volcano
47. Elix - The Fairy
48. Ava - The Kitsune
49. Ellie - The Rabbit
50. Johnathan - The Monster
51. Valorie - The Plush
52. Mildred - The Moll
53. Skylar - The Wealthy
54. Harlow - The Leader
55. Tick + Tock - The Timers
56. Chinnu - The Mystery
57. Ale - The Spider
58. Sasha - The Pirate
59. Penelope - The Harpy
60. Ivan - The Merboy
61. Amanda - The Fire
62. Alex - The Sea Snake
63. Zach - The Gargoyle
64. Jack - The Candyman
65. Isaac - The Phoenix
66. Kate - The Dragon
67. Yuma - The Centaur
68. Brock - The Ace
69. Reece - The Queen
70. TEN - The Child
71. Susie - The Plant
72. Kalen - The Gorgon
73. Erik - The Puppeteer
74. Kohaku - The Butcher
75. Roux - The Mime
76. Chia - The Mother
77. Jagoda - The Rogue Wolf
78. Shaurya - The Hunter
79. Ryan - The Thorn
80. Alan - The Lily
81. Ailyn - The Branch
82. Caroline - The Unicorn
83. Martin - The Rich Heir
84. Bryce - The Second Rose
85. Blair - The First Rose
86. Simone - The Air
87. Piper - The Gravedigger
88. Amaya - The Sunflower
89. River - The Colchis Bull
90. Halo - The Painter
91. Eden - The Willow
92. Navy - The Candle
93. Mason - The Psychic
94. “FVE” - The DJ
95. Oració - The Venus
96. Isah- The Cactus
97. Satoru- The King
98. Bujang - The Hibiscus
99. Fayre- The Swordswoman
100. Mor’yua - No title
101. Julian - The Sea Sultan
102. Gladice - The Cannibal
103. Jason - The Squirrel
104. Finlay - The Tiger
105. Jax - No title
106. Quentin - The Satyr
107. Quemal - The Servant
108. Gabriella - The Dove
109. Kyler - No title
110. Laralyn - The Humble
111. Hendrik - The Veiled King
112. Maggie - The Skater
113. Haven - The Dullahan
114. Kinnette - The Scorpion
115. Clove - The Fractured
116. Laila - The Gemstone
117. Justin - The Slime
118. Loretta - The Punk
119. Naeri - The Desert Storm
120. Yuria - The Underestimated
121. Nannon
122. N:ne
123. SEVIIN
124. JACK
125. Autumn - The Puzzle
126. Harley - The Doberman
127. Matvey - The Flame
128. Nestor - The Bat
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When he sees me
Word Count: 1400
Summary: Empriss prepares for her first date with Bucky.
Pairing: Bucky Barnes x BlackFem!OC, Steve x Fem!OC
Warning: Fluff and singing!
A/N: (If you do not like singing in one-shots then read something else!) When I wrote this one-shot when I obsessed with the song . “When he sees me” from Waitress the musical.😆 so link to the song right here so you can listen to it while you read!
https://youtu.be/-H-uxwvJT2c
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Empriss sat in front of her vanity nervous while Hermione curls her hair. Bucky had Steve to help him ask her on a date. They had been liking each other for a while but never had the nerve to ask each until he did.
"Are you nervous bestie?" Emma asked while working her magic.
"I stick with real things, usually facts and figures. When information's in its place, I minimize the guessing game. Guess what?" Empriss sing basically rambling not wanting to admit she was.
"What? Empriss answer the question. It's a simple one!" Hermione stated grabbing another piece of hair to curl it.
"I don't like guessing game, or when I feel things before I know the feelings. How am I supposed to operate if I'm just tossed around by fate? Like on an unexpected date?" Empriss sing turning to look at Alexis. She rolled her eyes letting the last curl fall.
"Empriss you're overthinking. It's just Bucky, this maybe the chance for you to get to finally know each other!"
"With a stranger who might talk too fast. Or ask me questions about myself. Before I've decided that he can ask me questions about myself." Empriss cross her arms over her chest. She stood up going to her closet.
"He might sit too close or call the waiter by his first name or eat Oreos. But eat the cookie before the cream." Hermione mocked jokingly so Empriss could hear how crazy she sound.
But Empriss thought she was finally understanding what she was thinking about. "But what scares me the most. What scares me the most?"
"Is what if when he sees me, what if he doesn't like it? What if he runs the other way and I can't hide from it? What happens then?" Empriss sing holding up a dress. Hermione tilt her head examing it but she doesn't like it so she shake her head no.
Empriss throws it behind her grabbing a couple more to try on. She wanted to pick out the best dress for him. "If when he knows me, he's only disappointed? What if I give myself away, to only get it given back? I couldn't live with that."
"So, I'm just fine, inside my shell-shaped mind. This way I get the best view. So that when he sees me, I want him too." Empriss sing confidently picking up the perfect dress. She shakes it in excitement then walks over to the bed.
"Dawn, don't you think you're being a little, I mean maybe just a tad." Hermione trailed off not wanting to call her crazy. Hermione phone dinged signaling that Steve texted her. "Steve said they're back in the building! Put a little pep in your step bestie!"
"I'm not defensive! I'm simply being cautious, I can't risk reckless dating. Due to my miscalculating."Empriss sing sitting in front of the vanity again. "While a certain suitor stands in line I've seen in movie. Most made for television."
She used her talents to do the best makeup look. "You cannot be too careful, when it comes to sharing your life. I could end up a miserable wife."
Bucky held the red roses bouquet in his hands nervously. "What if she doesn't like me Steve? What if she doesn't like my arm or how I eat or something. What-"
Steve cuts him off, "It's going go good Buck. I know Empriss personally, she doesn't judge people."
"Okay Steve, I'm going to take your word on it. Is she beautiful?" Bucky wondered since he haven't seen what she looked like yet. Steve pat a hand on his shoulder smirking.
"Beautiful as ever."
"Emrpiss you're killing me. Bucky is the best person I've ever known. He's so cute and super sweet." Hermione assured sitting on top of the vanity. " What are you so scared about?"
"Sorry girl, but he could be criminal, some sort of psychopath. Who escaped from an institution,somewhere where they don't have girls." Empriss sing letting her imagination run wild. Hermione sigh taking the brush from her hand so she could do upwards strokes on her face.
"He could have masterminded some way to find me. He could be colorblind. How untrustworthy is that? He could be less than kind." Hermione sing mocking her again. She leaned back once she was finished with the makeup. "Empriss I got to admit it. Your nervousness making you sound crazy."
Empriss rolled her eyes continuing. "Or even worse he could be very nice, have lovely eyes and make me laugh, come out of hiding. What do I do with that?" She sing somberly fumbling with a makeup brush. Hermione lifted Empriss face so their eyes could meet.
"Empriss this is going to be the best date okay?" Be the confident best friend I know. This isn't going to be like what you had with little dick Tyler. Bucky's going to treat you so much better."
Empriss smiled and her eyes twinkled in excitement. She rushed to the bathroom with her dress in hand. Bucky and Steve arrived at the door. The winter soldier hand was held in front of the door so he could knock until he heard the girl's inside.
"Why aren't you knocking?" Steve asked confused and Bucky held a 'shh' then pointed at his ear then at the door. Both guys placed their ear again the door so they could hear better.
Empriss twirled around in her outfit happily, "Oh, god what if when he sees me I like him and he knows it? What if he opens up a door and I can't close it?" She grabbed Hermione’s hands they both giggled dancing around the room.
"What happens then? If when he holds me, my heart is set in motion I'm not prepared for that. I'm scared of breaking open." Empriss sing hitting a high note. "But still I can't help from hoping."
The music get softer and Emrpiss fall back on the bed, "To find someone to talk to,who likes the way I am. Someone who when he sees me....Wants to again."
Hermione clapped at the beautiful song that she sing, "You're voice is amazinggg!! They should be here any minute, ready to go?"
Empriss nodded her head, "That's you with the beautiful voice bestie. I'm ready!" She gets up from the bed grabbing odds and ins to take with her. Bucky was blown away by her amazing voice. He knocked on the door and in a matter of seconds Hermione opened the door.
"Hi Bucky! Hey baby!"
"Hey Hermione." Bucky smile. Steve leans down giving her a sweet kiss on the lips.
"Hey baby."
Empriss walked over standing beside Hermione. Bucky mouth was agape from her being totally different from what he thought of. "I'm um- uh-."
He stuttered over his words blushing and Steve helped him out like a good friend would. "This is Bucky, my best friend."
All Bucky could do was hold out her flowers towards her which she happily took. "My name is Empriss and Thank you Bucky! These are beautiful." She stands on her tippy toes placing a kiss on his cheek. "I prefer hibiscus flowers but roses are my second fave."
"I'm glad you like them." Bucky smiled looking her lovingly. Hermione took that as a sign that they needed to leave.
"Well me and Steve are going to have dinner with Tony and Lori. See y'all when y'all get back! Have fun!"
Everyone bid goodbyes and it was just Empriss and Bucky left. She was putting the flowers in some water.
"Where are we going for our date? I wanna know if I'm too dressed up."
"Oh we're going to a restaurant and if you didn't mind, afterwards I was going to take us go the beach."
"I love the beach. Let me grab a swimsuit and we can go." Empriss smiled which hooked Bucky on. He bit his lip fighting every temptation to kiss her.Unknowingly to him, she wanted to as well. You only live once so fuck it.
Empriss grabbed his shirt placing a passionate kiss on his lips. Bucky grabbed her waist pulling her closer to him. He deepen the kiss as his hands guides down to her ass, gripping it. The both pulled back with smiles on their face.
"I'm going to enjoy this date with you."
"Me too. I like it already."
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Hermione is @kalopsia-flaneur 💞
I hope you guys enjoyed it.
I thought this was really cute and corny.
Stay slutty my friendsss 😉
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iwanttobeskinnzy · 4 years
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24 August 2020
Exercise:
-Alexis Ren 10 Minute Ab Workout (ab 70 cal)
-Alexis Ren 10 Minute Butt Workout (ab 70 cal)
-25 min on Treadmill (201 cal)
Breakfast:
-Green Tea
Lunch:
-1 Apple with 1tbsp of Peanut Butter (147 cal)
Dinner:
-Chicken Kourma (420 cal)
-2 Pieces of Bread (210 cal)
-Raspberry Hibiscus Tea
Total Calories:
147+420+210= 777 calories
I think I’m gonna start eating breakfast or combining breakfast and lunch (brunch lol) so I eat right after I workout instead of waiting. I feel like I did kind of bad today idk :/ Also painted my banister today (still not done) for 5 and a half hours so idk how many calories that burned bc I was moving alot <3
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rae-gar-targaryen · 4 years
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Okay, I've never done this before. But since you know a bit about me, who would you ship me with? I am a bit of a type-A workaholic, who is sometimes called 'intimidating' - perhaps because I am just shy of 6' tall, and I have hibiscus-red hair. Scorpio Sun/Capricorn Moon and an INTJ. I'm actually nice, but most people don't approach me! I love horror movies and kind of am a homebody but can be enticed out for theater or art.
My sweet, beautiful Alexis! You gotta know who I'm gonna say-- I ship you with EZRA!
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You would have very complementary personalities-- he encourages you to relax when you're feeling very anxious and oriented about work. And you do the same for him. You're both driven people with FIERCLY independent minds and hearts.
Ezra would adore your sweet side and relish in your "intimidating" side. Let's face it-- he'd rise to the challenge. He cuts past any kind of veneer other people see and are intimidated by and cuts straight to your kind, giving center.
He loves that you're grounded, and would want to encourage you to adventure with him. He is also a man who appreciates the arts. He would definitely cry on your shoulder at a moving play. And laugh with you at a good, bloody horror film.
I see Ezra as a bit of an ENFJ, so I feel like your INTJ self (I'm one too) would curtail nicely with his. Yep, you're Ezra's dream woman! No question!
We're having a sleepover!
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stellirae · 4 years
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We welcome these brave new explorers on EXPEDITION: STELLIRAE.
Yusuke Kitagawa - Blair
Mario - Solare
Mild-Mannered Pate - Alex
Futaba Sakura - Chibi
Alexis Farron - Essent
Clank - Catie
Anna Irving - Nell
Vincent - Kaurchie
Ensia “Cliffheart” SilverAsh - J
Schwarz - Karin
Courier Six - Zero
Harald - Daniel
Sasuke Uchiha - Alyssa
Ezriel “Silas” Volveldt - Rennigan
Goro Akechi - Lati
Magenta - Byleth
Zevran Arainai - Hibiscus
Ventura “Vera” Estello - Leo
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karmaalwayswins · 5 years
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Writing Prompts: September 15, 2019
1. Illustrated sister.
2. Pink toenail polish and flip flops.
3. Vodka hero.
4. Hibiscus logo.
5. “She’s got the sugar.”
6. J.K. + T.W.
7. The League of Poorly Expressed Ideas.
8. “You need to get in touch with your physical self.”
9. Alexis.
10. “Eat one cherry every day for a week.”
Bonus Photo Prompt:
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kittcns124 · 4 years
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                — ❝ YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO CARESS EVERY MONSTER.❞
&&. ( baby doefoot ) was just spotted in amsterdam. rumor has it ( she ) is a ( twenty-one ) year old ( half-human / half-angel of light ) who resembles ( alexis ren ). with all the chaos surrounding the magical underworld, she has chosen to align with ( the fallen angels ). she is currently serving as ( a stripper / call girl for the inferno ). hopefully the city doesn’t devour them whole.
                                                           birthday: january 18th
                      + scrappy, brave, playful, mischievous, outspoken, affectionate, clever
                         - petty, promiscuous, fiery, stubborn, proud, damaged, vulnerable 
                scent: wild roses, pink hibiscus flowers, warm amber, and vanilla creme brulee
                                                            ♡ ♡ ♡
Baby Doefoot is most certainly a sight for sore eyes, and a particularly rare one at that. It’s not everyday that you see an angel of light, downy, fluffy wings and all, in the hedonistic underground that is The Inferno, and even rarer still is the fact that she isn’t there against her own will. No - Baby was born and raised in the depths of the BDSM sex club that her older half-brother, Raphael Crossborne, partially owns, but it wasn’t the first and only home that she had ever known. When she was a young toddler, her mother was brutally murdered right before her very eyes by a fallen angel that desperately wanted her back, and Baby was given barely any time to react or respond before Raphael, in a fit of rage and grief, stole her away from her human father and claimed her as his own. She remembers it in vivid detail, despite her young age, the way that her mother had bled out right in front of her on the marble floor, as a newborn baby girl lay wailing between her legs, and she remembers crying out in shock and terror right before she was knocked forcefully unconscious by a man that she had never met until that same day. 
Raphael, torn apart by his feelings of loss and despair due to the death of his mother and the fact that he had been forced to murder his own father, saw Baby as the last true form of purity in a light in his world that had gone completely dark. He wanted to do something good - he wanted to raise her as his daughter in an act that he knew was entirely selfish but couldn’t stop himself from committing regardless. He told Baby, even though it pained him to do so, that after her mother’s death, her father no longer wanted anything to do with her - that he only wanted the newly-born infant child that would serve as his final reminder of his deceased wife. Raphael told her that Adonis, her other half-brother that she had known since birth, wanted nothing to do with her as well, and that he was the only one in the world that loved her - the only one in the world that would care for and look after her. Baby, due to her young age and immeasurable grief, believed him in full, and from there on out, accepted that Raphael was her guardian. 
The one thing that Raphael would never do to her, however, is allow her to become a fallen angel like himself. He wanted her to retain her purity - her bright white wings and heavenly grace - and despite having kidnapped and lied to her, he truly loved Baby, and wanted to protect her with everything inside of him. He raised her to be clever and smart - to stand up for herself and remain loyal in all that she did - all the while continuing to lie to her about her family...most importantly, her father and two siblings. Even though it hurt, Baby told herself that Raphael was right - that her father, Adonis, and Bunny would want absolutely nothing to do with her. That they would blame her for their mother’s death the way that they supposedly blamed Raphael. 
So she grew up, and she became a dancer - not at all unlike her younger sister, though that fact she wasn’t aware of - and despite Raphael’s insistence that no one in The Inferno was allowed to fucking touch her, it wasn’t long before Baby was seeking out intimacy in every way, shape, and form. She managed to convince her brother that dancing on stage was good for her, that she needed an outlet and a way to perform, and he agreed only under the circumstances that she didn’t have any sort of physical contact with any of the club’s patrons...a rule that Baby broke almost immediately. Desperate for love and affection - two things that she had never properly understood or felt in all of her twenty-one years - Baby acted out sexually, becoming promiscuous from a young age in the hopes of just finally being enough for someone, for anyone, and knowing what it was like to feel cared for and adored. Unfortunately due to her trusting nature, and her unending desire to please people, Baby was taken advantage of more times than she could count, and she was also abused quite frequently as well, forming scars that she had to tend to in private due to not being able to tell Raphael what had happened.
Now, Baby is known for being one of the most highly sought out dancers and submissives at The Inferno; she’s a sweet and playful little sex kitten and the added appeal of her pure as snow wings and the fact that she’s the only angel of light underground means that she’s never without a steady stream of clientele. Raphael knows absolutely nothing about it, but she’s also working for his co-partner on the side; Luca D’Amore was the man who took her virginity, and now he whores her out to the men he’s working with to secure deals and business relations...something that doesn’t bother Baby, not really, if it means that he tells her she’s a good girl and promises to never leave her. At the heart of it all, she’s more lonely than she can bear, and desperately in need of the family she was torn away from when she was only a toddler, and though she’ll never reveal it to Raphael or Luca, one of her greatest desires is to reunite with her father, Adonis, and her baby sister Bunny...even though she’s certain that they’d never want anything to do with her.
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cellimagelibrary · 5 years
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Stop and Smell the Hibiscus? Image of the Week - August 5, 2019
CIL:40971 - http://cellimagelibrary.org/images/40971
Description: Colorized scanning electron micrograph of pollen (green) from a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis grown in Ecuador, Provincia Pichincha.
Authors: Alexis Debut and Sara Guerra
Licensing: Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike: This image is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, Share Alike License.
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royal-writer · 4 years
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Inktober- 15. Legend
apparently i suck at this 500 word count limit thing
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“You’ve been awfully quiet. Everything alright?”
Essätha lifted a smile up from her mug of steaming hibiscus tea, offering a polite nod. “Mmmhm, why wouldn’t I be?”
The tiefling cocked an eyebrow before her. She uncrossed her legs to lean forward; the darkness of her lifeless looking eyes lacking any lustrous light as they bore into her. “I don’t remember a conversation in the past thirty years we’ve had that your husband’s name didn’t come up at all.”
The Illiad gentleman’s smile turned brittle. “I can’t be a good listener for once, Sol?”
Solace snickered, reaching across to pat her knee. “You’ve always been a good listener, reptile. I’m just worried is all. Everything okay between you and moneybags?”
Essie soured her expression quickly.
“I’m sorry-”
“You really are like a sister; only you could be this annoying and yet I refrain from strangling you.”
“Demon-spawn baby, I’m irresistible,” the pale red woman sang, but her smile faded fast. “… How is Amon doing?”
She opened her mouth. She closed it. Her hands shook, and the teacup in her hands rattled, nearly sloshing her beverage. Essie sat it on the nearby table instead, and sat on her hands instead.
Solace gave a slow nod. “… I can be a good listener too, Essie.”
“He’s fine. Everything’s fine.”
“Scales…”
“I need to go get more tea, mine’s growing cold. Would you like some more.”
Solace placed a hand on her leg as she moved to stand. “Essätha, you just got that mug. We can avoid the subject if you want, but don’t avoid me.”
The Yuan-Ti woman’s lips drew in a thin line. Her eyes moved from the hand on her leg, to Solace’s face. She kept her spine rigid and stiff.
“Were you going to check up on him?”
“No.” A lie. Her hands twisted beneath her things.
“… You can go. I’m not judging you-”
“As well you shouldn’t. If I want fresh tea, I should be allowed to get it. And if I did happen to go check up my husband, there’s nothing wrong with that, either.”
“No of course not. You love him.”
“I do.” Her lip trembled. She swallowed, and reached for her tea. “Excuse me.”
The hand removed from her thigh. As she stood and turned away, a teardrop fell into her glass.
Sol’s voice trailed after her: “He’s a legend, Ess’, just like you and the rest of your friends. He can’t forget all that. A legend never dies, after all.”
Essätha nearly dropped her drink as she left the room. Her head felt like it was spinning. She swallowed the horrified lump in her throat from her oldest friends words, and set down her tea on a nearby table. Her eyes trailed to the staircase.
Just a peek. If she was quick maybe Sol wouldn’t suspect she actually went to check on him.
A legend never dies.
She tried to tip-toe her steps as quickly as possible up the stairwell.
They didn’t ask to be legends. Legends were what you called things of the past. She didn’t ask for impossible, or unbendable, or impractical. She asked for simple things, like love, and trust, and loyalty. She didn’t want a fairytale, she just wanted him.
She made it to their bedroom in near record time, and silently turned the knob over. The hinges squeaked, reminding her they needed oiling.
Peacefully sleeping. She exhaled, seeing the comforter rise and fall with his breathing.
Slowly, she began to pull the door closed.
“Mm… Essie darling, is that you?”
She cursed herself quietly. “Yes, m’lord. I’m sorry for waking you.”
Lord Amon sat up slowly. He turned over even slower, clearly clenching his teeth in pain as he rubbed his hip. “No that’s alright, I was having trouble staying asleep anyway. The bed’s not as warm without sharing it with you.”
Her cheeks blushed pink. She glanced off to the side, trying not to fidget her hands. By the time she looked back, the nobleman was sitting up, staring adoringly over at her. He beckoned with a hand, and she followed his request without objection.
Humming with appreciation, he took hold of her twitchy little hands first. He kissed her knuckles, and let them go to beckon to her once more. She laughed, sliding a knee upon the bed and leaning closer. He took hold of her cheeks next, and she threaded her fingers through his thinning snow white hair.
“You are overwhelmingly pretty when you get all shy and flustered, my precious wife” he teased her, pressing another kiss to the tip of her nose while she laughed breathlessly.
“Do you want me to help you up, my beloved?”
“No thank dear, I haven’t slept much and am still so tired. I just wanted to have the chance to steal some of your love to help me drift off.”
“It’s not stealing if it’s already all yours.”
“Quite right darling,” he boasted confidently, kissing her softly.
She was in a brief, dizzying whirlwind of gentle lips and rough hands, caressing her face and then down her throat, down her chest, over her sides as she shivered. By the time he released her, she was thoroughly tinted red from hairline to collarbone, and he was proudly grinning while rolling himself back into the bed.
Essie took a few deep breathes, before airly murmuring, as though in a dream, “… Would you care for another blanket, m’lord Amon?”
“That would be lovely, thank you darling.”
She moved without feeling like she was moving, opening the trunk at the end of the bed to grab a quilt. With Amon nestled back beneath the duvet, she unfolded the new blanket to flick it open over him, tucking the sides in around him a little as he gazed up at her with a twinkle in his gaze.
“Sorry I can’t join you and your friend downstairs.”
Solace. Crap.
“That’s alright, you get your rest.” She smoothed out the covers delicately over him. “I’ll join you soon.”
A touch of sadness seemed to roam his features as she met his gaze. He undid her perfect tucking to wiggle an arm free, and reach out to place a hand over top her hand lightly. “Don’t feel obligated to stop enjoying the company of others for my account, Essätha.”
Her smile wavered. She laid her other hand atop his, and squeezed.
“I love spending time with you, too.”
Amon grunted. “… I just don’t want to be the source of your unhappiness-”
“I’m not unhappy.”
He studied her face. He nodded with a soft smile, but she knew him. She could read the doubt in his eyes.
“Don’t keep your friend waiting, love.”
She remained frozen in place. “M’lord-”
“It’s alright, Essie.”
It wasn’t alright.
He took his hand away to snuggle back under the covers, leaving her vacant and empty. She readjusted the blanket in silence as he curled up. She felt numb.
“Thank you.”
She kissed his cheek.
“I’ll join you in a bit, sweetheart.”
“Mm, yes. Not even a Raven Lord could keep you away from me, is that right?”
Her eyes widened. She stared down at him, his eyes already closed.
“… What about the Raven Lord?”
“Hmm?” he sluggishly responded. “Oh, ignore me, I had a foggy dream I think. Raven Lord… who would call themselves such a ridiculous name…”
Her heart plummeted. She wasn’t thinking; she was only desperate for something to make sense of. “What about Abe? Or Pen? Or Sul; or Pri, or Rava, or Adela? Have you dreamed about any of them? What about Barnabus? Does Alexis mean anything to you?”
“Who’re those… people…?”
Essätha took a deep breath to steel herself, and stepped away from the bedside. She mechanically backed away, already hearing the heavy sound of his breathing; not yet snoring. She pivoted on her heel, and made for the doorway. Her head felt like it wasn’t even attached to her body, like it was moving without thought.
She could feel the burning sting in her eyes. Her breath hitched.
Barely into their private sitting room, and she nearly ran into Solace. The tiefling’s face turned a darker red as she tried to open her mouth to explain herself.
Shutting the door behind her gently, Essie turned towards her friend. Her eyes were on her shoes.
“Es-”
She threw herself at the tiefling, a sob breaking through her pressed to the startled woman’s shoulder.
“Woah… h-hey there it’s… it’s okay. I’m so sorry... I’m here,” Sol mumbled nervously, pulling her into an embrace.
It meant nothing. Words meant nothing. She just needed something to hold to; something to ground herself to reality. There was no comfort from this cruel reality.
They were legends, passing in the night. Soon to be nothing but songs, and stories, and myths.
But she didn’t care for the epic folktale retelling of their lives passed on for generations.
She’s trade it all in a heartbeat, to have him whole again.
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