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sadlynotthevoid · 8 months
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Being honest, I haven't watched a single chapter of the human spin off of my little pony. But if there was a crossover of it with og!Cale on it (preferably as the main character, but aceptable as a support character as long as his characterization is not reduced to the role of trash he acted or 'dumb/stupid, hot headed idiot'), I would read it.
Oh, so you say friendship is magic? Well, og!Cale needs friends damn it.
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smoke-and-silver · 11 months
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Autumns at the Ministry include:
Walks through the autumn foiliage with the ghouls as they mark up certain trees with their horns to ward off other demons and beasties, the way deers would mark their territory.
Mountain pressing cider and making sure all the sisters get some. You can sit with him to drink some and relax after all the busyness.
Aurora is the pumpkin patch queen. She enlists you to help decorate with gourds and jack-o-lanterns everywhere. You end up goofing off like kids in the corn maze, though.
The ministry has a garden pond that Swiss likes to sit by and practice new songs or write on those cloudy autumn days. He doesn't mind if you sit with him.
Snuggling by the fire pit? Snuggling by the fire pit.
Papa is victim to all the teenage Halloween season pranks and troublemaking but it's all coming from immortal ghouls instead.
The nuns get him with the caramel apple swapped with an onion prank and they have a good laugh about it.
Sodo at least once gets you by grabbing your ankle from a pile of leaves he's burrowed into. He's nice enough to make sure you're not carrying anything when he spooks you, though.
There's lots of scrubbing and cleaning going on this time of year, sweeping out all the dust and putting up lights and candles. The ghouls will always make sure a hot bath and something to eat is waiting for you at the end of the day.
Mountain helps the sisters store away food for the year as he doesn't trust the other ghouls not to make a mess. Offer to help and he'll feed you bits when no one's looking.
Lots of gift swapping going on. You always end up with new gloves and wool and boots, the ghouls wanting to make sure you're bundled up well in the coming days.
The kitchens are full of baked goods and cured meats... which the ghouls are eager to watch you fill up on. They love watching your tummy and thighs grow more plump this time of year.
After evenings gathering up wood to store away, most nights end in a cuddle pile in front of the fireplace.
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kimbap-r0ll · 2 years
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Hello! Can I request a scenario with a gn!inumaki reader using their cursed speach to protect the first years from a beast or somth?
If you don't want to it's ok! Have a great day/night:)
Hi, thank you for the ask and for the patience! It's exam season, I have one more exam before my break starts and I'm using tumblr to cool down before studying again haha
First years with a reader who is like Inumaki from JJK
Ace
Might poke fun at you for using words like "tuna" instead of "hello" at first because he doesn't get it. However, once he finds out why he's just amazed at your ability
It happened when you two were fending yourselves from the ghosts during Idia's "wedding" and you commanded the ghosts to stop. It worked, and you ended up with a sore throat
After this event, he'll apologize for his actions before and give you some throat medicine. He's surprisingly nice afterwards, but watch out because now he wants to see what else you can do
He'll ask if you can make him jump really high by doing a command, and of course you shake your head because you don't want to hurt him. He might ask you to do something harmless but if you get angry then by all means make him slap himself :/
Deuce
Similar to Ace, he doesn't really understand what it means to have "cursed speech." He doesn't take part in the teasing, but he might ask you why you keep telling him "salmon" instead of "thanks."
That's until in the mines you two face off an overblot monster. Of course it was a bad idea for the two of you to go out alone and attempt to find some ore for a potions project, but you two weren't willing to risk your grades! You managed to take it down, albeit destroying your throat in the process
Deuce gets you to the infirmary right away, apologizes for the events that took place and insists he takes all of the blame. Of course, you two end up getting punished equally, but Deuce thanks you for saving his life after the meeting with Crewel
He will try to make a dictionary for himself on what you mean by certain ingredients. He might respond similarly to you on accident too haha
Jack
Probably the most understanding of your situation. Though he doesn't know the details of your ability, he doesn't question your choice in words and just goes with whatever you say.
He only sees your ability at work when you face off Leona during his overblot. You attempted to stop him in his tracks to save a student's life, which in turn hurt your throat. The fight ended with everyone safe but Jack carried you to the infirmary
He thanks you for saving both Leona and everyone else's lives. He also apologizes for not having done anything substantive, but you need to remind him that no he did help out.
Jack doesn't really mind your abilities tbh, he will however get a bit defensive if someone tries to poke fun at you for it. Of course, he's also the one giving you throat medicine whenever he thinks you might need it
Epel
Thought you were saying things like "roe" and "tuna" because that was the language of the place you were from haha. However, he didn't know that you had cursed speech, and he might've tried communicating with you through similar phrases (confusing the hell out of Vil in the process)
He sees your ability in action when he fights against the ghosts with you during Idia's almost marriage when you order a bunch of ghosts to move out of your way. It's amazing how you were able to do it, and it looked like they couldn't control their bodies. However, he saw you also cough violently and drop to the floor
After the fight, he's the first one to tell you how cool you were when you used your ability, but he also tells you not to push yourself. Handing you some warm apple cider, he says thank you
He might continue to talk to you in smaller phrases, and it's a way to bond with him honestly. He might try getting you to use words like "apple" too haha
Sebek
At first he tried to demand you to use "proper vocabulary" but then realized you had cursed speech after talking to you for a few minutes. Though he's a first year, fae know about magic pretty well and this isn't a new thing to him
He'll tell you not to strain yourself, and he's honestly more caring for you than you would have expected. However, sometimes he might not like it when you just respond to him with "roe" instead of a "got it" or so haha
You saved his life while outdoors during the Vargas camp. It wasn't a big beast, at least that's what Sebek told the other students, but it was fairly strong. You managed to fend it off by using a command and making it run the other way. You had lost your voice in the process, and Sebek told everyone to not make you shout or anything like that. He also helps you by making some warm drink
He's more caring than you would've thought. You first think it's because he knows Malleus cares for you, but it's probably because he understands what your ability is like
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fhroggy · 3 months
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Hi Fhroggy! I came across your AU and loved the ponies haha! I wanted to ask a few questions if it's okay? Why is Rarity's vision impaired? And will there be a place where I can read the Au if it'll be a fanfiction? And how will the story go on? I believe the other Apple family members drank it too? And will Rarity eventually figure out that Sweetiebelle got bitten by Apple Bloom? How will that change the relationship between her and Apple Jack? Thank you and have a great time of your day! ♡
P.s; Sorry if it was long!🎀
no worries! I'm gonna put all my answers in a list since i think that will be easiest to read.
Rarity in this AU was born with low vision. It's not something that happened to her, she's just never been able to see very well. With her glasses she can see objects close to her well enough, but far away objects are extremely fuzzy and indistinct. She also cannot see in the dark at all, to her it's pitch black even with moonlight. If she doesn't have her glasses, she can't make out anything more detailed than loose shapes.
This au will most likely become a fanfiction with some additional visual supports. I'm not planning on very long chapters, I may feel compelled to do something longer now and again, but it'll most likely be more vignettes like what I've already done, with a short, self-contained scene and an accompanying artwork. I'll keep posting them here and on deviantart (where I'm also @/fhroggy) and *may* post it to ao3, I'm still deciding on that.
As for how the story goes on, I plan to jump from each of the mane 6 (with occasional side characters) and write short, contained scenes that are still connected to each other in the overarching story. Each scene will focus on one character's POV and interactions.
The rest of the Apple family did not drink from the tainted cider! Granny Smith tested all the batches including the tainted cider, but the rest of the Apple family was lucky enough to drink from safe barrels. Apple Bloom was infected through her bite, and she and Granny Smith are (so far) the only Apples to have gotten sick.
Rarity will figure out sooner rather than later that Sweetie Belle is infected too, but since she and Sweetie Belle are one of the next set of vignettes, I'd rather leave the rest of that vague until i have the group of scenes published.
The next couple vignettes that i have planned out actually do focus on Applejack's relationships with other characters, including Rarity. My au is very Applejack-centered, since she indirectly causes the entire infection by not throwing out the Rot Apple when she first notices it. She is going to be a very guilty and angry pony lol
You're very welcome! I love questions abt the Apple Rot au, it's a lot of work to plan and put together so having people ask questions and leave comments really keeps me motivated to work on it!
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catbreedstips · 1 year
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FAQ Can Cats eat Apples? Read Be Wary And The Truth
 FAQ Could a cat eat an apple? Cats are "obligate carnivores," which means that meat is the main part of their natural diet. But you can give your cat small amounts of some fruits, like apples, as a treat every so often. Let's start by answering your questions:
Do cats like apples?
Apples are not dangerous for cats and kittens to eat in small amounts. But kittens have specific dietary needs, and the best kitten food should be their main source of nutrition.
Applesauce? Can cats eat it?
Plain applesauce that hasn't been sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners might be safe in very small amounts. But it's not something a cat would normally eat, so it should only be given as a special treat.
Does a cat like apple pie?
Apple pie usually has a lot of things in it, like sugar, spices, and maybe even butter or pastry, which cats shouldn't eat. Apple pie isn't good for cats, so don't give it to them.
Can cats eat the skin of apples?
The skin of an apple is not dangerous for cats and is usually safe. Some cats might not like the texture, though, and it's important to get rid of any pesticides by washing the apple well.
Can cats eat vinegar made from apple cider?
It's not good for cats to drink apple cider vinegar. Even though it might be good for people's health, cats' digestive systems are different, and eating vinegar can throw off the balance of acidity in their stomachs.
Can cats eat slices of apple?
As a treat, you can give your cat small amounts of plain, fresh apple slices without the seeds or skin. Make sure the pieces are small enough to pick up and eat.
Can cats eat the seeds of apples?
When amygdalin, which is found in apple seeds, is digested, it can release cyanide. Even though a few seeds might not hurt a cat right away, it's best not to give them apple seeds.
Apple juice? Can cats drink it?
The answer to "FAQ: Can Cats Eat Apples?" is "Yes." Apple juice shouldn't be given to cats. It doesn't have the natural fiber of the fruit, and it has sugars that a cat shouldn't eat.
Can Apple Jacks be eaten by cats?
Apple Jacks is a cereal that has been made with sugars and flavors that aren't real. It's not good for cats, so you should stay away from it.
Apple chips? Can cats eat them?
Apple chips are usually dried, and they may have extra sugar or preservatives added to them. If given in small amounts, plain, unsweetened, and unprocessed apple slices might be a safer choice.
Can cats eat the skins of apples?
Apple peels in small amounts are usually safe for cats as long as they are washed well to get rid of any residue.
Apple puree: Can cats eat it?
Small amounts of plain, unsweetened apple puree might be safe for cats. But it's important to make sure the puree doesn't have any sugar or artificial sweeteners added to it.
Can cooked apples be eaten by cats?
Small amounts of plain, cooked apples with no sugar, spices, or seasonings added might be safe for cats. Some of the fibers in the fruit can be broken down when it is cooked.
Can green apples be eaten by cats?
Green apples can be given to cats in small amounts, but all apples should be given in small amounts.
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Can Granny Smith apples be eaten by cats?
Green apples are one kind of Granny Smith apple. A small amount of any kind of apple is fine as a treat for cats.
Can red apples be eaten by cats?
FAQ Can cats eat apples? Yes, cats can eat red apples in small amounts. Remember to take out the core and cut the apple into small pieces that are easy to handle.
Can dried apples be eaten by cats?
Dried apples may be safe for cats in very small amounts, as long as they are not sweetened and don't have any other ingredients added to them. But they don't have the water that fresh fruit does.
Can cats eat fruit and vegetables?
Answer to the question "FAQ: Can cats eat apples?" Carrots and apples that have been cooked but don't have any seasoning might be safe in small amounts as a treat. But a cat's regular food should make up most of what they eat.
Can Crab Apples be eaten by Cats?
Most cats can eat small amounts of crab apples without getting sick. But, like other apples, they should be a treat and not a big part of the diet.
Can freeze-dried apples be eaten by cats?
Freeze-dried apples can be given as a treat, as long as they don't have any extra ingredients or sugars. They keep a lot of the flavor and nutrients of the fruit.
Can Fuji apples be eaten by cats?
FAQ Can cats eat apples? Yes, as long as they don't eat too many. Cats can eat Fuji apples and other kinds of apples in moderation.
Can honeycrisp apples be eaten by cats?
Honeycrisp apples are safe for cats to eat in small amounts, but the seeds should always be taken out and the apple should be cut into the right size pieces.
Can cats in your house eat apples?
Apples are safe for cats to eat in small amounts as a treat. But balanced cat food should be their main source of food.
Apples that have been peeled, yes.
Apples that have been peeled are safe for cats to eat, but like any other fruit, they should only be given in small amounts.
Can raw apples be eaten by cats?
As a treat, cats can eat a small amount of raw apple. Make sure they are cut into pieces you can handle and are free of seeds.
Apples and cinnamon — can cats eat them?
"FAQs: Can Cats Eat Apples?" Even though plain apples might be safe, you shouldn't put cinnamon or other spices on them. Cats' stomachs are very sensitive, and some spices can hurt them.
Can cats eat oats with apples and cinnamon?
Small amounts of plain oatmeal might be safe for cats, but don't add spices like cinnamon. But oatmeal shouldn't be the only thing they eat.
Apples and bananas: Can cats eat them?
Plain, ripe bananas and apples might be safe to eat in small amounts as a treat. Peels, seeds, and pits should always be taken out.
Can cats eat peanut butter and apples?
Even though a small amount of unsalted, plain peanut butter might be safe, most people shouldn't eat it because it has a lot of fat. Plus, cats have to eat meat, so they shouldn't eat a lot of foods that aren't meat.
Can cats eat apple sauce that isn't sweetened?
"FAQs: Can Cats Eat Apples?" Small amounts of unsweetened applesauce might be safe to eat as a treat once in a while. But it shouldn't be used in place of their normal cat food.
Remember that these fruits might be safe in small amounts, but they shouldn't replace your cat's well-balanced food. If you're thinking about giving your cat new foods, it's best to talk to your vet first to make sure they're good for your cat's specific needs and health.
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Jack Skellington x Shy human in disguise reader (sfw)
(Author's note: Every month is spooky month, skulldogs are very gender 🖤)
THIS IS LONG AF, A WHOLE ASS BOOK, don't say i didn't warn ya :)
(Y/n)= your name, obvi lol
(F.s.a.n) = Favorite Stuffed Animal's Name
(C/e/c) = costume eye color
(E/c) = eye color
(H/c) = hair color
(F/C) = favorite candy
Your text is orange
'Thoughts'
"Speaking"
(feel free to imagine a different outfit for it) (Your costume ⬇️)
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Fall, its the best time of the year. Its the perfect temperature outside, the air smells of apple cider and burning fields, and the trees turn those beautiful hues of red, orange, and yellow. And most importantly, its the season of your favorite holiday.
Its the day before Halloween, you and your friends decide to play a scary, more intense version of hide and seek. Its basically hide and seek mixed with tag and frightening costumes. After grabbing your favorite stuffed animal, you meet up with them in the nearby forest. Because a scarier setting makes for a more thrilling game.
After a while of catching up, the game starts and you run to find a spot to hide. As you run, you just can't help but laugh a bit at the exciting tension that comes with the game, the thrill of the chase is something you've always loved. But only because you know its your friends playing, if it was someone you didn't know, that'd be a whole different story.
You stumble into a clearing.. a rather peculiar one with trees surrounding you in a perfect circle, all with different holliday themed doors. You look over and see one is wide open, the door is shaped like a pumpkin. Your curiosity gets the better of you and you approach it, and lean inside to get a better look, theres no floor.. its just one big hole.
Before you could actually leave though, the wind pulls you in, and with a startled yelp, you start to fall, with the door closing behind you.
You land in a huge pile of black and orange leaves.. where is this place? You look around to find the ground is a dark grey, but appears purple due to the moonlight, there's strange hills that come to a curled peak, a pumpkin patch with already carved and lit jack o lanterns.
You squeeze (F.s.a.n) close to you as you wander around.. where are you? How aren't you hurt from the fall? How will you get back?
As those questions race through your mind, you look over to what looks like a town in the distance, maybe someone there can help you?
You start towards the town, making sure not to step on any of the jack o lanterns or trip on the vines. You also had a run in with a particularly fat and cuddly black cat with a bright purple and orange collar around his neck.
You reach the entrance to the town, slowly, you step in. Why are you so hesitant? Doesn't something seem off here? The town is almost as dark as the rest of the land that surrounds, but its a bit brighter due to the street lights and lit windows.
As you wander in more you notice a crowd. Is there an event going on? Out of curiosity you step closer, but one of the townsfolk, a rather tall one, seems to have heard you. They turn around and... thats not a person.
You fall back onto the ground out of fear, there's a huge monster in front of you. It has snakes for fingers, long wiry hair, and a snake like head with sharp teeth.
Without thinking you get up and run, using the back alleys to hopefully lose it. You didn't realize he wasn't chasing you.
🖤-Pov change: Thing Under The Stairs-🖤
I watched as the small skull creature got up and ran. If only i was able to say something. But if there's one thing i can do, it's alerting the Pumpkin King about the newcomer. Surely he'll be happy to hear about a new community member... that one had a strange scent though, i must say..
🦴🧡-Pov change: back to Y/n-🧡🦴
You hide behind a wall a few blocks away from the town center, (F.s.a.n) squeezed tightly to your chest. This can't be real, right? You hide in a nearby bush when you hear foot steps, unaware that your tail is sticking out. A group of more monsters pass by none of them noticing you.
None of them... except one. It stops in front of your hiding spot. Its legs are thin, black and white striped pants covering them. Then you hear it speak.
"Hm? A tail, well if i recall correctly none of my plants grow tails." You hear it comment jokingly to itself. You internally curse yourself for not realizing your mistake. Before you can do anything, two large, thin, white hands wrap around your torso, and before you know it, you're lifted 9 feet into the air! Your limbs instinctively retract close to your body, you reluctantly look at what picked you up.
In front of you is a 10 foot tall skeleton staring into your costume's (e/c) eyes. You can't help but shake, small whimpers leave your vocal cords, much to your dismay.
After a few seconds of staring in wonder and curiosity, he speaks again.
"Oh wait, you're the new citizen The Thing Under The Stairs told me about! Its a pleasure to finally meet you, are you alright?"
He gently puts you down with a pat on the head, you just sit there, your limbs still curled close to your frame. He crouches down closer to your level.
"Are you alright? Did i scare you too much? We always love a good scare but we don't want to go too far."
"I-i'm fine.."
"Why don't you come inside, its awfully cold out here tonight." He holds his hand out to you.
Not wanting to anger him, you take his hand and shakily stand up. He then leads you inside his house, which just so happened to be behind the wall you were sitting at earlier.
He leads you to the couch and you sit down. He then leaves and comes back with mugs of hot apple cider and some pumpkin bread.
"So, whats your name?"
"Oh, I'm (Y/n).." you reply quietly.
"What a beautiful name, very fitting dare I say." He chirps with a smile as he picks up his cup of cider.
"I'm Jack Skellington, also known as The Pumpkin King!"
"You have a nice name too.. so.. mind if i ask where i am?"
He stops at your question with a puzzled look on his visage.
"You don't know?"
You shake your head no, squeezing (F.s.a.n)'s hand in yours. Your fear ramps up a bit when he lets out a chuckle.
"My dear, you're in Halloween Town! No wonder you ran away and looked so frightened, you were lost! No need to worry, friend! I assure you we'll make you feel right at home here!"
You feel relieved, but at the same time concerned. What did he mean by making you feel at home? Another question came to mind as well..
"So... Humans.. what do you guys do if one wanders in here?"
"Well, considering there's no known way out, we would let them stay with us.. on the condition that they become a monster too. Why?"
You pause. Become a monster? Like them?! Maybe its best that you keep on this costume for as long as possible.
"I-I was just curious haha... mind if i ask why that's a rule?"
"Well, while most of us are friendly, there are some of us who are... more hostile. Especially to humans, its for their safety. They keep their personalities and memories, but not their appearance."
"That makes sense.."
"So, what are you?"
"Hm?"
"What monster are you?"
"Oh, uh, a skulldog."
"How peculiar.. and cute!"
He eyes you studiously as he sips his cider. You take a small slice of pumpkin bread, open the jaw to your mask as wide as possible and shove your arm in so you can actually eat it, it tastes amazing! All the while, Jack stares with a taken aback expression.
"Thanks for the bread, Jack, this is really good."
"....Oh, No problem! Strange, i didn't know that's how Skulldogs eat, how terrifying!" He exclaims excitedly. Good to know you can eat in your costume without suspicion.
"So.. where do i go then? If i can't leave, then where do i go?"
"Well, i have an extra bedroom you can stay in! It'll be nice to have someone else around. Why, you don't wanna leave do you?"
"Oh, n-no I'll stay if you want, thank you so much for the offer."
"Perfect, because its getting late and everyone needs sleep."
He says in a calm tone as he offers you his hand. You nervously take his hand with a blush. He helps you up then guides you to your room, which is only two rooms away from his. You walk in to find a very large bed with lots of pillows and some stuffed animals, bathed in a black light.
(Basically this, ignore my bad editing skills 🤣)
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"Wow..."
"Do you like it?"
"Its amazing! A-are you sure you want me to stay with you though?"
"As sure as ever, tomorrow is a big day! Now then, the bathroom is across from you, and if you need anything, i'm at the end of the hall."
"Thank you Jack, goodnight."
"Goodnight, (Y/n)."
Your newfound friend leaves after giving you a hug. You sit on the bed and set your precious stuffed animal next to you. So you're stuck here forever.. you can't help but sigh at the thought. After a while of contemplating in silence, the fat black feline from earlier jumps on the bed next to you with a mew, startling you out of your thoughts. After a while of laying down with your new fluffy friend on your lap, you drift off to sleep.. maybe its all a dream.. a very weird dream... (Sorry to anyone severely allergic to cats)
💚💜🧡🖤Woohoo, a transition🖤🧡💜💚
You wake up to sunlight shining through the window and a knock on the door. You get up, get a different outfit on, and answer it to see Jack looking down at you with a bright expression.
"Happy Halloween!! We have so much to do today! Oh and i see Beelzebub has taken a liking to you!"
He exclaims as he notices the cat on the bed. 'So thats his name... Beelzebub.. Mister Bubs, i'm calling him Mister Bubs :)'
"Yeah, haha.. How long has he been around?"
"I don't know, exactly. He just showed up one halloween, the whole town loves him, even my dog Zero!"
"You have a do-"
You were cut off by what looks like a sheet ghost except it has ears and a snout with a glowing pumpkin as a nose. It floats over to you and gives you a lick on the face. 'How adorable!'
"I'm assuming this is Zero then?"
"Yep! Come now, i made breakfast."
Jack walks downstairs as you grab (F.s.a.n). You notice that Zero stayed, he tilts his head at you before flying downstairs, stopping halfway down to look back and see if you were there. What a charming little apparition.
After Breakfast, Jack shows you around and introduces you to everyone, The Mayor, Dr. Finklestein and Sally, The Thing Under The Stairs, The Witch Sisters, Behemoth, everyone. And thankfully most of them seemed to like you, apart from three kids in halloween masks, but hey, they probably can't hurt you.
"Well, dear (Y/n) what do you think?"
"Its very charming here, feels much safer in the day... I'm sorry, Jack."
He paused in his tracks. "Sorry? What for?"
"For being so shy and awkward around everyone, and you especially. You're very nice, in fact you're the best friend I could ever ask for."
"Ah, there's no need to apologize, for quite a few people, socializing is a very scary thing, and not in the fun way. If you need a break from socializing or maybe some help, feel free to call me."
He places a little bat plushie in your hands along with a scrap of paper that has his phone number on it. You give him a hug.
"Thank you so much, Jack.."
"Its no problem, what are friends for!"
You felt a warm feeling in your chest.. oh no.. it seems you're falling for a skeleton, and who know how long you'll be able to keep this act up.
🖤🧡💜Chapter 2, Mishap and Misery💜🧡🖤
The town was aglow with purple, orange, and green, festive decorations were everywhere. Earlier, Jack went over the plans with you after walking in on you singing. Apparently its a tradition for the town to have a big sing-along before giving out awards for certain goals and trick or treating. Since he loved your voice, Jack wanted you to join in, he thought your voice would be a lovely addition to the festivities.
You were NOT a fan of the idea, but you didn't want to protest, what if you hurt his feelings? So reluctantly you accepted. It went well for the most part you got through it all, and even made it to the end without your voice wobbling or stuttering.
It was after the end that it went wrong. As Jack let you down off his shoulder, you new friends came to congratulate you about your first halloween with them. But then you tripped over a vine, you fell forward onto your hands, and even though you weren't hurt too bad, there was one problem... Your costume head fell off.
You roll over in fear to see all of the townspeople including Jack, The Mayor, and your new friends looking back at you with shocked and surprised expressions. You grab your mask and start to crawl backwards away from everyone. You stand up and continue backing away.
"(Y/n), wait-"
But before Jack could finish, you sprinted away. They know what you are now, besides monsterizing you, who knows what else will happen? What if they're mad at you?
🖤💀Pov switch: Jack Skellington💀🖤
Before i could say anything, they ran off. There's probably so much going through their head. Then again, that explains that question they asked when we first met, it explains their fear, it explains a lot. But right now, we need to get them back, they could definitely hurt themselves. With that thought in mind, i get the town's attention.
"It seems our new friend ran off. If its not too much of a bother, i'd appreciate it if you all would help find them. Just think of it as a game of hide and seek."
They all agree, quite a few of them seem excited at the mention of a game to play.
"I have one rule though.." they all look to me. "Be gentle and kind with them please, they're very scared and i don't want to traumatize our dear (Y/n).. alright?"
Once again, they all agree.. except for Lock, Shock, and Barrel, they decided to go do something else. With that, we all split up to look for (Y/n), surely they couldn't have gotten far.
💜🦇Pov change Y/n woooooohoooo-🦇💜
You're sat under one of the hills that come to a curled peak, this one being directly under the moon. The only warmth out here is coming from your gloves, and the ever burning candles inside the Jack'o lanterns. But this is it, you're stuck here, you're trapped here, you'll be a monster if you go back.. but you might get hypothermia out here if you don't. You can't tell which is worse.
You can't help but sob into your gloves thinking about it. This goes on for another five minutes before you hear two sets of footsteps. You automatically go silent, you retreat further under the peak of the hill.
"Y/n?! Y/n, where are you, we're not going to hurt you!!"
"Y/n please come out, we're worried!"
You recognize the voice of Sally, and the Thing Hiding Under The Stairs, but you stay put, regulating your breathing so that you can't even hear it.. but then.. The Thing Under The Stairs says something.
"They're close by i know it. Their scent is very strong here."
'Uh, i'm sorry, WHAT?!?!'
Your heart beats faster and your breathing is shaky, are you gonna get caught because of that thing's sense of smell?! Who does he think he is, Tanjiro Kamado?!?!
"Y/n, please! We're worried!"
"Its okay, calm down, Sally. Tell ya what, i'll go get Jack and you just relax for a bit alright? Deep breaths."
"Thank you.." she lets out a sigh as Thing goes back to town. You can't help but feel bad for making her worry this much. After a few seconds of silence, you hear her walking around, you tense up as you hear her walk down the hill. You thought you were safe until you hear her footsteps coming back, this time at ground level.
You shove on your mask, and crawl out of sight over to the opposite side of where sally would be, and curl back up into a ball.
"Y/n, its just me, Sally. Are you here? Are you okay?"
Her footsteps approach again, you get up and start backing up, but once again you trip over a vine. And much to your alarm, the lovable patchwork zombie peeks around the hill and spots you.
"There you are, we were all worried sick! Why'd you run away?"
She rushes up to you and gives you a hug as you start crying again, after a while you calm down enough to speak.
"I- *sniff* I don't wanna be a monster, Sally.. I'm scared.. and not in the fun way." You choke out your feelings, might as well be honest.
"Shhhh, its okay. Why don't you want to join us? Its for your safety."
"W-what if it hurts, what if i'm ugly, what if we do find a way out and my friends *hic* don't recognize me? I'm scared.."
You cover your head with your hands, this is it. You're being Monsterized whether you like it or not.
"Y/n, its okay.. it doesn't hurt, you can choose what you look like, and i'm sure that if you do find your friends, they'll still love you.. but if you want, i can try to talk them out of changing you."
You lift your head up and your mask falls off. You look at sally, her eyes focusing on your (e/c) orbs.
"Do you- *hic* really mean that? You promise?"
"Of course, I'd never break a promise.. not to you at least."
"Thank you... so much.."
You give her a hug as she helps you calm down and stop crying. You then hear an all too familiar voice call out..
"Y/n!!"
Its Jack, both you and Sally look up to see him approaching the hill, he then spots you and Sally. He rushes down and squeezes you both in a hug.
"Oh, goodness, I was so worried.. thank you so much, Sally."
"Its nothing. Y/n can you tell him or do you want me to say it?"
You stop for a few seconds and try to gather some courage to say what you need.
"I-i think i can do it.."
"Okay, i'm proud of you.."
Sally gives you a hug before heading back to town to give you some alone time with Jack.
"Whats wrong, Y/n? You're not hurt, are you?"
"I'm okay.. i just.."
You pause, your eyes welling with tears again.
"Jack, i don't wanna be a monster, I'm scared.."
Your voice breaks as you say that, your feelings spilling out with every word. He looks down at you with a look of condolence as he holds you close.
"I'm so sorry, I.... listen, i can try to talk the Mayor and Dr. out of it considering they're in charge of this. I want this to be your choice, Dear."
"*sniff* thank you Jack.."
As you hold onto him, that warm feeling in your chest appears again.. 'I really do love him don't I...' Your feelings make sense though, ever since you met him he's been nothing but the sweetest person you know.
🖤🧡Chapter 3, Romance and Honesty🧡🖤
You grab onto Jack's shirt as he carries you back to Halloween Town. After Jack explained to everyone that your monsterization situation would be settled later, and everyone agreeing, the two of you went trick or treating, went home, and watched some scary movies. As you munched on your (F/c) next to Jack, you couldn't help but notice that fuzzy feeling in your chest again, its getting more intense every second you're close him... maybe you should say something then.
"Hey... Jack?"
"Yes, my dear (Y/n)?" You blushed at the nickname
"Tonight has been.. really crazy to say the least and.. thanks for sticking with me through it all."
"Why, of course, what kind of friend would i be if i didn't?"
"That's the thing though..."
Jack looked at you in concern and worry.
"(Y/n), are you okay? Whats on your mind?"
"This is hard for me to say.. I...."
You take a deep breath as you avert your gaze, you feel Jack give your hand a light squeeze. you squeeze back before before continuing.
"Throughout the short amount of time we spent together, you've been so kind to me, even after you found out i was human, and.. to be honest, i think of you as.. more.. than a friend... I know it hasn't been very long and you can say no, I understand..."
You trail off at the end, that was a lot for you to say. You glance up at Jack to see him with a surprised look on his complexion, you then go quiet after muttering out an apology.
"Wait, don't be sorry. I appreciate you telling me, i really do, and (Y/n)?"
He gently places his hand on your cheek as he looks into your eyes.
"I love you too. I'm so proud of you for telling me, that must've taken up so much courage.."
You give him a hug and bury your face into his chest, much to his surprise. After letting go you yawn as you check the time on your phone. Its 1:45 AM. Jack seems to sense how tired you are, because he picks you up and carries you to his room.
He tucks you into his bed and crawls in next to you. Without thinking you snuggle into him, and give him a kiss on the cheek. He gives you a kiss on the forehead before closing his eyes.
"Goodnight my dear.."
"Goodnight, Jack.."
🧡💜Transition, tis now morning :3💜🧡
The light of day fills your eyes as they flutter open, along with Jack's figure wrapped around you. He moves around so he could get a better look at you, then brushes the hair out of your face.
"Good morning, my dear.." he says tiredly.
"Good morning, Jack."
As you try to get up, he gently grabs you and pulls you close. You look at him with a questioning gaze.
"Sorry.. i don't want you to have to get up yet.."
What a snugglebug, this of course gives you butterflies in your stomach. He really does love you, doesn't he? Say, why don't we do something for him?
"Okay, i'll stay.. but after a few minutes i need to get up."
"Why, darling?"
"Don't you want some breakfast, or at least some hot cocoa?"
He lets out a small chuckle as he nuzzles into you, jeez who knew a skeleton could be so cuddly?
"You really don't have to do that, you know."
"Its the least i can do, i owe you."
After about five minutes of snuggling then some hot chocolate, you get dressed and go on a walk with him, and you use that time to think about your situation.
🧡Chapter 4, Contemplation and Choices🧡
The air seems chillier than yesterday, the wind is blowing through your hair as leaves fly by. Your walk is interrupted by a leaf hitting your face.
Jack picks it off and brushes your (H/c) locks out of your face. You laugh a bit before thanking him.. but then you run into the Mayor.
"Ah! Well if it isn't (Y/n) and Jack, how are you two?"
"We're great! In fact, little (Y/n) and I are together!"
You blush and hide your face from embarrassment
"Oh, that's just amazing, isn't it! I actually have something important to talk to you two about, mind following me?"
"Sure!"
You let go of Jack's hand as you slowly follow, making sure to fall behind before stopping completely. You stare at the ground. You know exactly where the mayor is taking you. The two of them stop in their tracks after they notice you're not following anymore.
"(Y/n), are you okay, dear?"
"No... i know where we're going, and I don't like it.. i don't want to be a monster."
A combination of stress and fear wells in your heart.
"(Y/n), I know how you must feel, i promise it doesn't hurt."
You stay silent, you don't want to follow, you don't want to argue. You don't want to go down kicking and screaming, but if it comes to it, you will.
"Can't they choose for themself, Mayor? Its the whole reason they ran away last night."
"I asked Dr. Finklestein about it like you asked, there's no other way, i'm sorry."
"...can i think about this please? I... need some time.."
"Of course, dear, take your time."
You give Jack a hug before running back to his house. You head upstairs and into the bathroom. You run a bath and add in a bath bomb and some bath salts before getting in. The water is purple and glittery, the scent of eucalyptus fills the air, helping you calm down..
With a sigh, you start to contemplate your choices to try and find a brightside to this, or maybe even a loophole. Because letting fear take over and clouding your mind, which is what you've been doing, isn't the best way to go about things.
The costume obviously won't work anymore, they all know, not only that, The Thing Under The Stairs would be able to tell by your scent that you're still human. You can't just hide forever, you can't run either.
Not much will change other than your appearance if you're monsterized.. you'll still be you, Jack will still love you. Heck, if your friends don't like you anymore because of something as stupid as appearance, maybe its high time that you move on.
You slowly come to terms with your situation as you soak, maybe it won't be so bad? Maybe you'll be okay, how bad can it be? After all you can choose what you look like.
With that thought in mind, you start thinking of creatures and designs. But you're interrupted by a knock on the door followed by Jack's voice.
"My dear, are you alright? You've been in there for a while, now."
"I'm okay, just relaxing in the bath, i figured it'd help clear my head."
"Ah, i see."
After getting out and putting some warm clothes on, you go downstairs to join Jack in the living room. You're ready to talk this out.
"There you are, are you doing alright?"
"Yeah, and... i've been thinking.. What if this isn't as bad as i thought?"
Jack leans closer, listening carefully.
"This whole time I've been letting my mind run, fear clouding my head.. which, isn't exactly smart. But.. maybe i'll be okay, even if I won't be a human..."
Jack hugs you close with a soft smile on his face.
"I'm so glad you feel better, my dear.."
🖤💜🧡Transition woohoo u now a spoopy creechur🧡💜🖤 (aka, a skulldog, except you now have a long striped tail)
You look up at the dark sky, the stars littered all over, freckles on the universe's visage. You bounce slightly in Jack's arms with every step he takes as he walks home. You're no longer human, but you're content.. this isn't so bad.
Fear can do a lot to one's cognition, it can lead someone astray, it can cause someone's undoing, it does a lot. But sometimes, being scared can be fun, though its usually a negative emotion, it is something to celebrate.
You're snapped out of your thoughts by Jack opening the door to your shared home, has it always been this cozy? Beelzebub and Zero hop onto the couch as Jack sits down with you still in his arms.
"... hey Jack?"
Your voice is different now, it has a slight distortion to it. Jack looks into your (e/c) eyes lovingly, willing to hear what you have to say. You open your jaw slightly to give the illusion of a smile.
"I love you."
"I love you too, my dear."
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AIGHT THX FOR READIN, YALL
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localswampcrow · 3 years
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herbalnatural headcanons. if herbalism had been a part of supernatural, I think some of it would have been like this
instead of pouring whiskey on their wounds after hurts and stuff, it's yarrow/echinacea/cinnamon wound wash. they tried it with cayenne powder in it once too and decided that was NOT conducive to hushed motel room wound fix-ups
when dean gets in that angry/angsty mood and they're out on a hunt, sam just shoves a bottle of blue vervain/lemon balm tincture at him and gets out of the car. "I'm sick of your cranky shit, dean!"
sam doesn't come back to tense situations with dean until he himself has taken a few deep breaths and a sip of his own anxiety skullcap tincture that eileen made special for him that summer
when they're at home and someone is in a bad mood, a cup of tea always appears for them.. there's a lot of rose/passionflower/mimosa/tulsi/chamomile/skullcap/solstice wort/linden/peppermint in the bunker
both sam and dean have hawthorn/marshmallow/fennel in their daily formulas because. because a lifetime of constant coffee and alcohol consumption makes you worry about a guys heart and digestion
cas keeps a bottle of motherwort/rose/mugwort elixir on him at all times. he not-so-secretly loves roses so it makes that little anxiety/protection blend all the more special
per rowena's insistence, pretty much all the hunters either eat oatmeal every day or drink large daily doses of milky oats, because chronic stress snd nervous system fatigue is not something to be taken lightly, especially in a community of traumatized lgbtq+ people
eileen is the mullein queen. she just is. she has this incredible sense for foraging most things but every time she goes out she always comes back with more mullien. the bunker is well stocked with mullien/garlic ear oil and smoking mullein, all with eileens magic touch and intention steeped into it
a bottle of calendula/mugwort/lavender/rose oil has a place of permanent residence on the bedside table in dean and cas's room. this is purely for sexy times and massages and it takes dean a long time to not be embarrassed about the fact that he really likes the smell (and that he has less dry skin issues after they start using it). opening up that bottle results in immediate never ending kisses from cas
the bunker and subsequent hunting communities go through fire cider like no one's fucking business. these people can't afford to get sick! so sam buys apple cider vinegar and honey in bulk from a local farm
when it's time to make more bone/mushroom broth you know to give dean whatever kitchen space he needs. kaia, dorothy and stevie are the usual volunteers for assistance and dean let's ONLY them help out. they all hole away for the day and the kitchen smells absolutely divine - like garlic and star anise and mushrooms and rosemary -and he always makes sure to make at least a gallon of stock thats just mushrooms and herbs, in case there's anyone around that doesnt eat animals
cas and jo teach jack and the other hunter youngins about plant id and first aid. it makes jack feel safer, like he's really meant to be on earth, when he can find his plant friends even in front of shitty motel rooms or when they go out to the local diner
charlie and kevin stay up way too late one night making edibles... the whole bunker reeks of weed, but they swear there's rose and ashwagandha in them too
claire is often found on the roof smoking and rolling some concoction of dried herbs between rounds of smashing the chaga eileen had found and dried, or collecting the scraggly plants that grow in the crap soil there. violets, dandelion, plantain, etc. she enjoys her alone time, but let's kaia hang around, and will tolerate her sisters if they offer to help
donna insists on letting jack try all her new syrup formulas before it all gets bottled up and distributed amongst the hunters. jody pretends not to hear them OR smile to herself from her seat at the table, because who can be mad at a cute kid like jack at the stove with a spoon full of elderberry syrup in their mouth, whispering and giggling with donna over the big bubbling pot on the stove
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honeysidesarchived · 3 years
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I wish you would write like a fun carnival day with everyone (as best as they can) getting along with like some big pie eating contest or something like that
STOP lici omg this so cute,,,,, i have not the brain power (thanks apple cider mimosas) to write that many cast members in a scene but just.
thinking about elliot trying to beat jacob at the strong man carnival game (she is jacked jacob why are you laughing) and isolde is wearing JEANS! they are dolce & gabbana but they are jeans nonetheless. jeans and open-toed shoes, at a carnival, can you believe? arden is probably put in charge of holding baby nolan because john is too busy trying to make sure elliot doesn't actually use the game hammer to incur blunt force trauma (JACOB WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING) (joseph makes note of this).
santiago does his best but ends up on baby duty because despite his assertion he is a terrible person, children (unfortunately) really love him. he is a natural babysitter.
EDIT: santiago tries to do the pie eating contest and he is a fool, a beautiful golden fool, how in his fucking mind did he think he was gonna beat jacob seed
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woildismyerster · 6 years
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Hi can I have a Jojo x Reader where she is really quiet and he's really outgoing and she really likes him a lot and she doesn't know that he likes her back? (your Finch soccer fic has my dead I love it ❤️)
(Dude, thanks.)
The perks of going to a cider mill in the fall included, though were not limited to: pumpkins, corn mazes, apple cider, those cute little gourds that you saw kids carrying around, friggin’ bomb donuts, and the fact that JoJo was going to be there.
The rest of your friends, too, but JoJo.
The major downside to going to a cider mill was the fact that pretty much everybody in the country enjoyed all of those things, so you had to deal with a bazillion other people in the process.
“This is heaven,” JoJo said.  “It’s my favorite thing.”
“Totally.”
“If I see one more little kid in a giant sweater, I might actually die of happiness,” he said.
You grinned at him.  He had been stoked to come, but his delight only increased the longer you stayed.  He ate too much, bought too much, and smiled too much.  It was hard to be uncomfortable about the crowds when he was walking with you.
You looked back toward the corn maze.  “Do you think Race and Albert are out yet?”
“No,” he snorted.  “They won’t finish unless they cheat.”
The boys had never managed to get out of the maze without cutting through the rows of corn, but they were convinced that this was the year.  This was the year that they would actually win the maze, and it would be purely aboveboard.
You and JoJo had finished a half hour prior, and the boys hadn’t come out yet.
“We should go through again,” you said.  JoJo gave a slow, deliciously sly smile while you continued.  “I want to lap them.”
“I love it,” he said, and dragged you back to the entrance.
Race, JoJo, and Albert had always been as thick as thieves.  Since most activities were better suited for two people than three, you often tagged along on whatever fun they had planned.  Realistically, you knew that you were there to keep someone from being left out.  In practice, it was easy to pretend that you had been included on merit alone.
You ended up with a different boy in different situations.  Race would grab you when he needed somebody to make him look less problematic.  Albert was as suspect as Race was, and JoJo’s smile could convince anybody that some master plan had been executed.  If Race was standing by you, he just might get away with something.
Albert liked working with you academically.  Even if the two of you couldn’t figure out how to do the work, he stood a better chance at paying attention if you say with him.
JoJo stood with you during social situations.  It was strange; he absolutely adored socializing, and you always felt a step behind in large groups.  It would have made more sense for him to hang out with people who loved public situations, but he always ended up with you.
Maybe it was a pity pairing.  Maybe he just liked you well enough to choose you above all others.  You wouldn’t complain either way.
You ran into Race and Albert about halfway through.  “Hey, guys.  Having a rough time?”
Albert gave a relieved sigh at the sight of you.  “Man, it’s harder than usual this year.  I don’t know how they can expect kids to figure this out.”
JoJo gave a small squeak in his attempt not to laugh.  “Totally.  How long have you been at it?”
Race checked his phone.  “Over an hour.”  He frowned.  “What do you mean?  You’re still in here too.”
JoJo looked at you.  “This is, what, our sixth time through?  Seventh?”
You squinted at the sky.  “Let’s see - there was the first time -”
“The time we did it blindfolded -”
“Hopping on one foot -”
Albert took off his beanie and smacked you with it.  “You guys are the worst.”
JoJo laughed.  “Just because you guys don’t know how to read a map -”
“Using the map is cheating,” Race said haughtily.  “That’s why you guys finished so fast.”
“Well,” you said, “we didn’t use it the time we were blindfolded, so there’s that.”
JoJo linked his arm with yours on the way out of the maze, and you thought you could understand why couples liked going to cider mills together.  It was easy to imagine loving someone in a place like this.  
It was just as easy to imagine loving him later that night, when the atmosphere was different and JoJo was the same.
The fact was, JoJo was easy to like.  He smiled a lot, and laughed at most of your jokes.  He made you funnier.  He made you feel smarter.  He made you feel like you could probably talk to people more, if you really wanted to.  He made you feel like a much better version of yourself, and that was a dangerous was to feel.  Feeling that way was addictive, and hard to come down from.
“I’m telling you, we could be the best cryptid hunters,” JoJo insisted.  He made the pitch every few weeks.  After graduation, he said, the two of you ought to buy one of those Mystery Machine style vans and scrounge North and South America for creatures in hiding.  
If the suggestion hadn’t always arisen after he thought about things like college and careers, you might have taken him a little more seriously.
“You just want to be like Buzzfeed Unsolved,” you said.
He shifted in his chair to look at you directly.  “We’ll be better than that.  We’ll be straight up Ghostbusters.  But, like, without capturing the cryptids.  You know what I mean.”
You did.  “Which one would you be?”
“Which one is the cutest?”  He laughed when you threw a pillow at him.  “We’ll be our own thing.  No comparisons necessary.”
JoJo would be Bill Murray.  He would be the one who had no trouble talking to people, who people wanted to have answers for.  You wouldn’t be so good at that, but it was fun to imagine a life where you were.  If that life included traveling the world with your best friend, even better.
“Let’s do it,” he sighed again.
“Alright,” you said.  “You buy the van.  I’ll handle snacks.”
“That doesn’t seem fair.”
“If we do it long enough, I’m sure that I’ll match your expenses.”  He rolled his eyes at you, so you made a sound of defeat.  “Alright, I’ll design and buy our t-shirts, too.”
“Oh, big spender,” he teased.  
“Your plan, your losses,” you said.  “You’ll be lucky enough to have my company.”
“That’s the truth,” he said.  “JoJo and Y/N, dream team.  No doubt.”  When he said it like that, you believed him.  
You went to grab a drink from the kitchen, hoping that the break in the conversation would remind you that it was only ever like this when nobody else was around.  It wasn’t realistic to imagine a life with JoJo being exactly the way it was when it was just the two of you.  There would always be other people.  There would always be other plans.  JoJo would end up with somebody more like him, and you would end up hanging out on your own.
“You’re very quiet,” the old woman said thoughtfully.
“Yeah,” you agreed.  You weren’t sure that there was a good response to that.
“You should smile more,” she said.  “People won’t mind as much if you smile more.”
You winced.  There definitely wasn’t a good, kind response to that.
JoJo took a step forward, positioning himself so he was almost more of a part of the conversation than you were.  It was a relief to step away.  “Y/N only smiles when there’s something to smile about.  She’s great that way.”
The old woman made a few polite, mildly appalled sounds before excusing herself to talk to somebody else.
“Jesus Christ,” JoJo said, nearly impressed.  “Family friends are the worst.”
“Preach.”
“Old people birthday parties are supposed to be cute,” he said.  “She wasn’t cute at all.”
You laughed.  “She really wasn’t.”
“You aren’t too quiet.”
“I know,” you said.  That wasn’t quite true; you probably were too quiet, at times.  It just seemed like no matter how much you talked to people, you never got much better at it.  Your friends were some of the only people who made talking feel like less than a chore, and that was hard to explain.  It was easier to sit back and let other people lead.
“And you smile often enough,” he said.  “As long as you’re smiling at my jokes, you’re filling the quota.”
You nodded, nearly rolling your eyes.  “Totally.  As long as I hang out with you all the time, nobody can ever say that I’m not smiling enough.”
“Easy enough,” JoJo said cheerily.  “We’ll have to hang out more.  We’ll have to be literally attached at the hip.”
“Literally?”
“Literally,” he said solemnly.
“That’s gross,” you said.
JoJo laughed, and nobody could have said that you weren’t smiling enough.  Nobody would have thought that you were too quiet.
“Race is probably gonna, like, be one of those high school teachers that pretends that he can be best friends with the students.”  Elmer was laying on his back, taking his shot at imagining what everybody’s future would be like.  “The one that tries to use cool slang and rag on other teachers, you know?”
Race made an appalled sound.  “I would never be a teacher.”
“But you won’t deny the fake cool thing?”
“I would never be a teacher,” he said again, and you laughed.
Everybody thought that Davey would be one of those professors that had elbow patches.
Mush would own some sort of business, and his workers would be grossly overpaid because he’s too good for the universe.
Katherine would, of course, be a writer.  A scathing, world changing writer.
“JoJo and Y/N are probably going to get married someday,” Katherine said dreamily.  She took one of the cookie pieces off of her Oreo, careful not to peel up any frosting in the process.  “They’ll have normal jobs, and normal kids, and be the happiest of all of us.”
Jack applauded.  “Way to go, guys.  Mad props.”
You gave an uncomfortable smile, careful not to meet JoJo’s eyes.  “Yeah, no, I don’t think JoJo and I would work out.”
“That’s ridiculous,” Katherine scoffed.  Some of the guys agreed, and Katherine raised her eyebrows at you as though the consensus alone proved that you were wrong.  “You guys would be great.  You always make sure that the other person is happy.  What more could you want?”
“That’s not - I’m not saying that we wouldn’t make each other happy.  JoJo is my main man,” you said.  You grinned at him; maybe most of the words weren’t happy ones, but JoJo being your friend would always be a happy thing.  Whether you were satisfied with it or not, JoJo was always a source of happiness.  “He’s the best.  But we’re really different.”
JoJo leaned forward in his seat.  “How?”
“Like, you really like being around people.  I don’t like that at all,” you said.
“You’re people,” he pointed out.  “I’m just as jazzed when it’s the two of us as I am with thirty other people.”
“Everything makes you smile.  I’m hardly ever as happy as you,” you said.
He shrugged, nearly letting soda slosh over the rim of his cup.  “If I make you smile, that’s good enough.”
You threw your hands up, defeated and a little annoyed.  “If you’re so hellbent on proving me wrong, let’s just date.”  There was something scathing and sarcastic about the way you said it, but JoJo was unbothered.
“Okay,” JoJo said.  “Let’s date.”
A hush fell over the room.  You gaped at JoJo, and he stared back with no trace of humor on his face.
“Let’s give them some privacy,” Katherine said.  For once, nobody fought her.  For once, all of your friends managed to keep their heads out of everybody else’s business.  They left the basement, and you were alone with JoJo.
“I like you,” JoJo said.  “A lot.  I’m not saying that you have to agree to marry me now, but I think that you and I being You-and-I is worth a shot.”
“I had no idea that you liked - that you wanted -” you croaked.
“Everybody else did,” he said wryly.  “Seriously, everybody else knows.  People in China probably know.”
You didn’t know what to say.  This wasn’t how you imagined things going.  Really, you hadn’t imagined it much at all.  You hadn’t ever thought that there was a point to imagining this.
“It’s okay if you don’t want to,” he said seriously.  “I know that the whole cryptid hunting thing is never going to happen.  If you don’t want to be together like that, I won’t be upset with you.”
“I really want that,” you said.  That, at least, you knew for sure.  “I do want to be together like that.”
“Really?”
“That would be my favorite thing,” you said, and he laughed.  He laughed, and you thought that maybe the two of you weren’t too different after all.
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