#bb joaquin

[andthesunrisesagain]

Pedro Pascal

[aces-and-angels]

hii im joining the Joaquin Opinions Party! I bring you a whole ass essay! (sorry) (also its nsfw a bit? do with that what you will, idk if its even legal to send asks this long)

I find Joaquin to be a delightfully fluid character. I mean that in terms of gender and sexuality, sure, but more specifically here, I'm taking about the way he orients himself in the world and in the workplace.

He is quite obviously eloquent and charming, but I find it telling that he asserts himself as someone who could potentially lean into connections with… literally anyone? He often does this via means of flirtation -- see how easily he posits potential connections with MC, with Gabe, with Aislinn.

He makes it seem conceivable that, if he so chose, he could foster a relationship with ✨any one✨ of these people. Like, you wouldn't be surprised to find Joaquin in cahoots with any character imo -- be it social, sexual, business, betrayals. He could have popped up during that one Sadie Dirty 30 and I'd be entirely unsurprised to see him there klsdjf

He's all about power play. In this one exchange, he's simultaneously trying to pique MCs interest sexually/romantically, while also telling them "you're simply one of dozens", "You're special, but you also aren't at all". When MC meets his flirtation with their own dry, cooly unmoved response, he goes for the power play yet again; he sees MC isn't flustered by his flirtation, so he tries to throw them again via means of unexpected wit.

Joaquin will always zig when you expect him to zag.

He keeps people on their toes, he's always working at manouevring himself into a better position.

That fluidity keeps MC uncertain whether or not he can actually be trusted, what his deal is -- he's really playful about the whole thing, but you can feel a kind of calculating intelligence behind everything he says and does, however lighthearted. Is he actually as carefree and unconcerned as he seems on the surface? Or is that all a part of his deft social manipulations?

But he reveals himself a little bit when he keeps just turning up wherever MC is all the time. Sure, he's here to scheme, its all business, he's looking out for number one blah blah... but how many of these random run-ins could have been phone calls? Or needed to happen at all? My guy, why are your words telling MC you're all cool and aloof, but your actions are those of a sad lil puppy?

Looking a little closer at Joaquin, I honestly think he's lonely.

When everyone "knows you", no one knows you. When you are everyone's "friend", you are no ones. He's good at what he does, yes, but his success isn't without its price.

On a lighter note, one of my absolute FAVOURITE things about Joaquin is how his apparent love of mischief and power dynamics plays out in a sexual relationship -- he might do his best to keep the upper hand in public, but in private? Baby just wants to be dommed lmao

His reaction to seeing MC is about to use a riding crop on him is just "ooh yay!!" lol.

He's a dork, he's baby, he's smart, he's stupid, he's delightful. I love him, your honour, he's the bisexual rep I always yearned for💖💖💖

In conclusion: Joaquin is peak jester meme material thank you for coming to my Ted Talk

no apology needed, my friend- i welcome this energy wholeheartedly 🖤🖤🖤

still on the hunt for those joaquin opinions! please read this post before submitting an ask

[tom-whore-dleston]

So Joaquin

This man

He’s an intelligence officer for the Air Force

So you can’t tell me this man doesn’t notice EVERYTHING

You make a subtle reaction to something he says or does - a touch or caress, a sound, etc - HE CLOCKS THAT REACTION, analyzes it, puts it into everything he’s figured out/figuring out about you, and he’s just going to use that intell to wreck you please you even more

That has to be true about him

I whole-heartedly agree with this 🤤🤤 and man, do I have some thots to piggyback ehehehe

Warnings: unfiltered hoe shit bc I'm higher than Jesus in heaven, ass play, overstimulation, edging, oral sex (f, receiving)

Send high Jordan more hoe thots of Joaquin or Danny

For starters, Joaquin would totally use this advantage by edging and/or overstimulate you. When you let out a more desperate than usual kind of whine while his fingers explore your pussy, he continues what he does until your screaming and creaming. Of course, he'd have this dopey smile all over his face while you're cumming on his fingers hehe

idk why but something about him tells me Joaquin's a boob AND ass guy 🙈 One time, he'd probably be going down on you so much that his spit would be trailing down your holes and coating your ass. Upon seeing this, he would suck his fingers for a bit until he gently plays with your asshole. At first, you were shocked by this gesture, and Joaquin was ready to stop all together bc consent is key peeps! but then you got all bratty when he moved away from you.

"You want more, cariño?" He whispered sensually in your ear, tracing your rim teasingly. This caused you to whimper and nod in desperation. Joaquin chuckled against your earlobe before scooting back down between your legs to play with your ass while eating you out dsjhgjdshgjla

This also applies with more kinky stuff. While trying out new things, Joaquin would study your body language and constantly ask if you were okay or if you were liking what you were doing. He wouldn't continue anything unless you were enthusiastic, but when you were into it...boy did that make sex much more hotter and fun.

I could go on but my brain is starting to get fuzzy from the puff puff pass bahahaha

[fluffyprettykitty]

For your summer sleepover 🩵 neighbour!Joaquin + saying goodbye at the door

pairing: neighbor!joaquin torres x female reader

words: ~500

a/n: thank you bb for this ask! <;3 I decided to go with the fluffy/funny route with this

You linger a little watching your new neighbor carrying your big pot from your car to your door. His muscular arms peeking under his black t-shirt, a glimpse of a golden chain shining at the back of his neck and the way he just seemed to want to help, it all made you incredibly attracted to you.

"Is this spot alright?" He asks as he turns around with a big smile on his face. God you could get lost inside it, it felt like he could power through the whole world with the warm energy he emitted.

"Yes." You stammer a little, you have no idea where you want your pot anyway, it's not like you can remember.

"I can place it anywhere you like." You chuckle as you come close to him.

"I think my mom wants it next to the door, she'll move it when she comes back from work."

"I can come by later, we'll be at the house shaping it, it's no problem for me." God, his friendly nature made you want to jump right into his arms.

"Oh, we wouldn't want to impose ourselves too much, honestly if I dragged it a little, I'd make it."

Joaquin smiled and pointed at the big heavy pot. "Well, no reason for you to break your back when I'm around."

You tried very hard to control yourself and not say something completely unhinged. Joaquin shrugged at your silence and awkwardly gestured to leave.

"Wait." You shook your head." You gotta let me make it up to you, somehow."

"Hmm." Joaquin mused and pointed at the lemon tree right next to your porch. "If you got any homemade lemonade that's my favourite."

You widened your eyes and looked between him and the tree and almost panicked because you can't remember if you got any.

"You know what." You smiled, "What about I collect some and I make you some freshly squeezed this afternoon?"

Joaquin nodded his head and beamed. Thank God your brain worked only momentarily.

"Tonight then."

"Tonight." You nodded and looked at him. You both spent a few moments looking at each other not really wanting to leave even though you had already made plans for tonight. You both stayed there smiling at each other until a honk was heard pulling you back to reality.

"Oh, shit, I gotta get to work." Your friend frantically waved from the driver's window. Joaquin chuckled bid you goodbye and headed down the street.

"New piece huh." Your friend giggled as you got inside the car. "Oh, shut up." You turned the volume up and pulled your phone up googling how to make lemonade.

[trash-llama]

Morgan: I really thought it was Joaquin’s child at first. Even after she was born but then... Then she aged up to an infant, and she had your bb face. By then, things were going so well between Joaquin and I, and he was such a good father that I just didn't think...

Sprout: I can’t believe this!! You didn’t think I deserved to know?

[sorchathered]

first of all, congrats on the 500!!!

🍰 FMK Torres, Boone and Bob 😂

I knew I was gonna regret putting fmk on here lmaooooo

Marry Bob (obviously)

Fuck Boone (god that would be a wild ride)

And unfortunately kill my bb Joaquin 😂

[carlos-needs-a-nap]

INTRODUCTION POST

Hello! My partner bullied me into making this My name is Carlos.

I'm from Tampico, Mexico 🦀

Currently living somewhere in the San Joaquin valley in California, US

I'm 1/2 Mexican, 1/4 Greek and 1/4 Arabic

Yo hablo Espanol fluido :)

Γνωρίζω επίσης άπταιστα ελληνικά :)

Sono dannatamente bravo in italiano :)

أحاول أن أتعلم اللغة العربية، لكني لا أجيدها :/

I'm just some waiter at some Denny's just outside of some shopping mall (save me i hate it here)

I probably won't be venting on this blog, but I do vent quite often outside of this blog so I may occasionally share my thoughts with a vent tag

I'm 19, I won't be posting anything NSFW here but I don't feel comfortable dming anyone under 14, but feel free to be mutuals regardless of age :)

He/him pronouns, cisgender gay + polyamorous

I have 2 QPP's @cori-needs-a-break (her url matches mine isnt she the cutest) and @number-1-joey-jordison-misser

I don't like posts simply because this is a sideblog off of my main (you can't have my main acc. Don't ask.)

Semi-disabled? I've been told I have a disability, but I dont think I am disabled personally except for some depth perception problems, but I am totally blind in one eye and I do wear an eyepatch because that eye is funky looking

I like:

I LOVE SLIPKNOT. IF YOU TALK TO ME ABOUT SLIPKNOT I WILL MARRY YOU ON THE SPOT. PLEASE TALK TO ME ABOUT SLIPKNOT OR LET ME YAP TO YOU ABOUT SLIPKNOT I'LL BE YOUR FRIEND FOREVER

My partners <3333333

my chemical romance

pan dulce (all of it. if you dont know what im talking about bb ur missing out)

gore <3 (No. I will not be posting any gore of any kind. I'd like to keep my blog tyvm)

Horror films (my favs are IT (2017), Saw, Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Nightmare on Elm Street)

[youngveinsworld]

quotes from a livejournal recap of the young veins set when opening for the like at the echo on 31 may 2010

TYV played three covers! That's the first time they've played covers as far as I know, definitely this setlist was a few songs longer - they covered a Brenda Lee song (which one I don't know, but Jon took lead vocals and it was good), Security by Otis Redding (Ryan on lead vocals sounding gorgeous) and then Ryan called Z up on stage and they covered When You Walk In The Room. ♥___♥

During TYV's set a guy yelled out "Ryan do you want a drink?" It was Alex Greenwald. Ryan grinned at him and Alex handed him a drink from where he was standing near the side of the stage on the floor, watching Ryan intently, sometimes with Tennessee there.

Z danced in the crowd through most of TYV's set. Also before the third song Alex yelled "What's the name of your outfit?" prompting Ryan to introduce the band. LOL Alex Greenwald, most helpful of hecklers.

During Defiance, the first song, Ryan almost came in early during one verse and then backed off and grinned and made a sheepish face at Andy. Ryan, how so fucking stupidly adorable?

The Like played a really long set and were amazing and closed with a cover of the Rolling Stones' Let's Spend The Night Together, dedicated to Tennessee's grandma who recently passed away (bb Tennessee ;____;), because she loved Mick Jagger and used to dance to that song in her room when she was a teenager. Oh god, most precious band.

Also, Joaquin Phoenix was there in the audience. ?! Oh Los Angeles. Jon Hamm from Mad Men and Dave Foley were at the May 17th show also. I repeat: oh LA.

– from this Livejournal post

[cadybear420]

Masterlist of all my important Choices MCs (and their LIs). (NOTE: List is subject to frequent updates) OLD POST. The proper MC masterlist is here.

Unlinked and uncolored MCs do not have a sprite made for them yet.

You're welcome to ask me questions about any of these MCs! Yes, even the ones that I haven't fleshed out as much yet, it will help me build their characters better.

Anthology Profiles: AKA Singular Profile Braindump Posts for the Series that go through different MCs (eg. HSS, ILS, Untameable, RWB)

HSS: Jordan Price (Prime f!MC), Evie Ayana (OG f!MC), Cher Lee (HSS:CA f!MC)

ILS: Jo Hunter (Woods f!MC), Harper Addison Vance-Fisher (Beneath demigirl!MC), Cedric Zhao (Within m!MC)

MCs with Completed and Thorough Profiles

OG HSS f!MC: Evie Ayana (LI: Aiden Zhou)

MCs with Basic Simple Profiles

ILW m!MC: Cedric Zhao (LI: Jocelyn Wu, but also likes Amalia De Leon)

MCs for stories where I've completed playthroughs with their "official" story routes (links go to images of the MC sprite, profiles still pending)

ILITW f!MC: Jo Hunter (LI: Lucas Thomas, but also likes Andy Kang and Connor Green)

ILB genderfluid demigirl MC: Harper Addison Vance-Fisher (LI: either Tom Sato or Parker Shaw, most likely Tom)

BP f!MC: Cady Asshunter (LI: has trysts with all of them)

TNA f!MC: Eh IDC (LI: White Samuel Dalton)

MCs for stories where their specific story routes are in progress or need a replay (links go to images of the MC sprite, profiles still pending)

HSS Prime f!MC: Jordan Price (LI: ends up with Julian Castillo in OG HSS's prom)

HSS:CA f!MC: Cher Lee (LI: Ajay Bhandari) and her trans m!Twin Bear Lee

ES f!MC: Emilia Harris (LI: undecided)

TRR f!MC: Lew Asshunter (LI: East Asian Liam "Sexy Thicc Man" Rys)

BB trans f!MC Jasmine Yin (LI: White Adrian Raines, Kamilah Sayeed, and Jax Matsuo; can't decide which of them she becomes closest with though)

PM m!MC: [Name Still Pending] (LI: Black f!Hayden Young and Sloane Washington)

AME m!MC: [Name Still Pending] (LI: Probably MacKenzie Harris)

TH:M f!MC: Otto (LI: none, she's had and still somewhat has the hots for Ansel Crane and they have at least one hatefuck hookup)

MAH f!MC: Peggy Stone (LI: White Tyler Woods)

TPA f!MC: Jane Bond (LI: Agent Callum "Booty Galore" Grey, undecided which version)

DLS m!MC: Dick Ryder (LI: Hispanic Charlotte King, or rather "Peg" King)

MCs for stories where I haven't even started their "official" playthrough yet (links go to images of the MC sprite, profiles still pending)

OG HSS m!MC: Alan Parke (LI: either Emma Hawkins, Maria Flores, or both)

OG HSS f!MC: Violet Jones (LI: Michael Harrison)

ES m!MC: BJ Kingsley (LI: Estela Montoya)

PM f!MC: Penny (LI: Probably m!Hayden Young but I'm not sure)

AME f!MC: Jamie MacLeod (LI: Marries Jen Espinoza on the show, but her true love is Carson Stewart and she ends in a threeway poly relationship with them)

ROD f!MC: Adelaide Zhou (LI: Most probably Colt Kaneko)

TH:M m!MC: Bill (LI: Eris Huang)

LOA f!MC: Anjali Bhandari (LI: East Asian!Gabe Ricci, Aislinn Tanaka, and Joaquin Morales)

COP f!MC: Roslyn Rose (LI: m!Trystan Thorne, not sure which version)

MCs I have planned for stories I haven't even touched yet (links go to images of the MC sprite, profiles still pending)

TE f!MC: [Name Still Pending] (LI: Either Beckett Harrington or Griffin Langley)

Alpha m!MC: [Name Still Pending] (LI: East Asian f!Channing Lowe)

Alpha f!MC: Luna (LI: None, she is not interested in Channing and prefers to clap the cheeks of Asher and Markus)

[peonyblossom]

Are any of your pairings poly? Would they consider it in HC or an AU?

FUCK YEAH

My OH MC Sydney is polyamorous and while he's married to Ethan, they are in an open relationship and Sydney is also with Bryce :) Ethan and Bryce aren't together but all three of them do have some fun together sometimes ;)

My LOA MC Sav is poly and is in a throuple with Gabe and Aislinn and is also dating Joaquin :)

All my Blades MCs are poly lol (bc all the LIs are just so good!!!). Iris (f!human) is dating Nia and Mal and is in... some kinda relationship with Aerin and Valax idk exactly what yet bc idk how book 2 is gonna end. Hades (m!elf) is in a throuple with Mal and Tyril which might become a polycule with Aerin in book 2 but I haven't decided yet. Odette (nb!orc) is in a polycule with the whole party lol

My PM MC Anna is poly and is in a throuple with Sloane and f!Hayden (who chose the name Maya) and is also dating Damien.

My BB MC Blair is poly and is in a polycule with all the LIs and also has plenty of flings on the side lol

My ID MC Reese is poly and is in a throuple with m!Cas and m!Gabe

I also talked to @gutsfics a bit about an AU where Jackie, Avalon, and Thomas are in a throuple hehe

[mycurse1999]

Wrote my first screenplay earlier this summer. Ignore the formatting issues. I didn’t realize until it was too late that Google Docs isn’t as mobile friendly as I assumed.

Past Lives

By Daniel Coniff

TW: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault

EXT. OVERPASS — DAY — PRESENT

Standing on the side of a highway bridge overlooking a small dilapidated town in the middle of a desert are two boys — RAFAEL (13) and JOAQUIN (14). The boys wear worn, dirty casual summer clothes. An 80s Chevy El Camino with racing stripes and post-apocalyptic modifications sits on the road. It also has a logo of a red sword above a black and white banner that says “Peace Through Strength” on the sides. Metal crates are anchored to the car’s bed. Joaquin leans against the car with a cigarette in his mouth and quietly lights it.

Joaquin watches Rafael standing at the edge of the overpass as he aims a sniper rifle at the dilapitated town as an impromptu pair of binoculars. Joaquin quietly stows the lighter in his jeans pocket and takes a puff of the cigarette.

Joaquin

See anything, Rafie?

Rafael

(his sights are on a zombie struggling to get out of a Dairy Queen

drive-through window)

Whole place is crawling with zombies. Mark it infested.

Cigarette smoke wafts over to Rafael.

Rafael (cont’d)

(sniffing the air)

Is something burning?

Rafael lowers the rifle and looks around, using his naked eyes to look for smoke. Joaquin quickly flicks the cigarette behind him, and it lands on the other side of the overpass. However, Rafael isn’t an easily tricked kid. Quite the opposite, actually.

Joaquin

I don’t smell anything.

Rafael

(turns towards Joaquin)

Are you smoking again?

Joaquin

No. Why would I do that?

Rafael

(peers over the car and sees the cigarette. Rolls his eyes)

Dude, you said you were done smoking. You know how bad that

shit is, right? Dangerous, too. It could start a fire. Did you think

about that?

Joaquin

What are you accusing me for? I told you I was done with that

stuff. I am a new man with a purpose. Ain’t no way I

would take up smoking again.

Rafael

(walks around the car to the cigarette)

You know lying is a sin.

Joaquin

You know God isn’t real.

Rafael

(picks up the cigarette and walks back to Joaquin)

I heard that.

Rafael stands in front of the older boy and holds out the cigarette.

Joaquin

Ugghhh, fine, you caught me. What’s my punishment? BB to the

ass?

Rafael

(tosses the cigarette aside. facepalms after a short beat of

processing)

You’re so fucking stupid.

Joaquin

Oh? I thought name-calling was a sin.

Rafael

You know that shit is like gold, right? We buy food and water with

them. Did you forget? You have a serious problem. Should I take

you to the Rubytown Clinic?

Joaquin

Okay, man, I’m sorry. I won’t do it again, I promise.

Rafael

Pinky swear?

Joaquin pinky swears with Rafael. He is crossing his fingers behind his back. Rafael then places the rifle in the crate.

Rafael

We still got the map, or d’ya roll a joint when I wasn’t looking?

Joaquin

Yeah, I found weed on the side of the road. It was soooo tempting.

Rafael shakes his head and walks around to the car’s passenger door.

Rafael

Why did God give me a brother like you?

Joaquin

(follows Rafael to the passenger’s side)

Hey, I love you too, Rafie.

Rafael opens the door and retrieves a map and a black sharpie from the car's glove box and sets the map on the hood. Joaquin tousles his brother’s hair. Rafael points to a town called Hunter’s Creek.

Rafael

That’s our next survey. If we go now, we might have time to scout

it out before nightfall. Wouldn’t it be something if we found that kid who ran from the Raiders? We’d be promoted for sure.

Joaquin

Keep dreaming, man. He wouldn’t surrender without a fight.

EXT. CAMP — DAY — FOUR YEARS AGO

The entire area is a makeshift settlement with cabins in a circular pattern. People in leather clothes with punk-styled haircuts walk around the area, mingling with each other and laughing.

INT. CABIN — DAY — FOUR YEARS AGO

A woman wearing a maid’s uniform — ROSA (52) — helps a little boy — YOUNG SIMON (10) — put a tattered tuxedo on. The boy looks into a standing mirror, staring at himself. Behind the boy is Rosa, bunk beds, and other simple furniture you might find in a child’s bedroom.

Young Simon

What’s there to celebrate? I killed someone.

Rosa

A boy’s first human kill is a momentous occasion, Private Simon.

INT. CAR — DUSK — BACK TO PRESENT

Joaquin is driving the El Camino, and Rafael looks out of the passenger-side window. The town is eerily quiet. The brothers can see no human, animal, or zombie activity. The car crawls along the road between antique houses.

The car’s RUMBLING ENGINE and DISTANT THUNDER are audible. A single INAUDIBLE raindrop falls on Rafael’s arm as he rests it on the door.

Joaquin

Looks clear. What do you think?

Rafael

(marks a green check mark on the map over a town named

Hunter’s Creek. Looks over to his brother when he’s done.)

Yup. Let’s wait till morning to scavenge, though. Too dark.

The car is now parked in the middle of the road. Joaquin looks at Rafael like he said something utterly absurd.

Rafael

(after a short beat)

Oh, fuck off. You never know what’s lingering around the corner.

Joquin

Wow, it’s just- I’m shocked! The little kid who begged mom to let

him stay up and watch horror movies is afraid of the dark?

Rafael

Shut up, this isn’t a movie. This is real life.

Joaquin

(turns the car off)

Come on! Where’s your sense of adventure? Remember when you

wanted to be an astronaut or a deep-sea diver? We have our flashlights. We’ll be fine if we stick together. Just pretend you’re exploring an ancient village. These houses can’t be a day over 100.

Rafael

Fine, we’ll check out one of these houses, but that’s it.

EXT. ABANDONED TOWN — NIGHT

Joaquin holds the door open for Rafael as they exit the house holding guns. It is now RAINING HEAVILY. The THUNDER from earlier is much louder and closer than earlier. Sporadic flashes of lightning illuminate the area around them. Rafael is visibly upset. The boys then stand under the house’s awning.

Rafael

I could have told you. Empty.

Joaquin

It’s all about mindset.

Rafael

My mindset says you were wrong and I was right.

Joaquin is about to respond when he looks past Rafael and his expression suddenly becomes one of astonishment.

Joaquin

Yo, check it out!

Rafael is expecting another half-patronizing question when he notices his brother’s strange reaction to something he sees. Rafael slowly turns in the direction of his brother’s gaze. He can see a faint flicker of light radiating through the window a ranch house a few hundred yards away.

Rafael

Humans!

Joaquin

Raiders?

Rafael

Nah, we’d see more lights if so. It has to be a

nomad, or maybe even scouts. But I wonder who they’re working with if they are. No, it has to be a nomad or something.

. Joaquin

We should investigate.

Rafael

We’ll get soaked. We can’t drive to the end of the block, that

would make too much noise. We’d have to walk.

Joaquin

Our hoodies are in the car. I’ll grab them and a couple of ARs. You

stay here, princess.

The older brother runs to the car. Rafael scoffs. He hates being called a princess. His anger is placed on the backburner, however, as Joaquin yells.

Joaquin

What the fuck?!

Joaquin is standing on the other side of the car.

Joaquin (cont’d)

The gas cap is open!

Joaquin hops in the driver’s seat and puts a key in the ignition, seeing if it’ll start. The vehicle won’t turn over. Instead of roaring to life, the car GROANS every time Joaquin turns the key.

Joaquin

Prick siphoned our gas!

Rafael runs to the gas cap and sees that it is open.

Rafael

Fuck!

Joaquin

Get in the car! We’ll decide what to do.

INT. CAR — NIGHT

The brothers are soaking wet and shivering. The car’s interior is shielding them from the elements. Joaquin holds out a hoodie to Rafael. He is already wearing one with a different design.

Joaquin

Here, take this.

Rafael

(takes the hoodie. Puts it on quickly.)

We gonna go after him?

Joaquin

Yup, I’m gonna make him regret it. You don’t mess with the Lobos

brothers. I’ll kill ‘em.

Rafael

Woah, easy bro. I get it. I’m pissed, too, but we’re Resistance, not Raiders. Let’s at least try to talk-

Joaquin

I’m done with this kindergarten bullshit.

Rafael

But, the Resistance protects us. If we defect, more stuff like this is gonna happen.

Joaquin

Oh, don’t be a pussy. When the rain clears up, we’re grabbing

those ARs and heading for his ass.

EXT. HOUSE — NIGHT

The rain is now light, and the thunder is gone. The brothers stealthily approach the house and peer into the living room window. A boy with blonde, buzzed hair about their age wearing a dark denim jacket — Simon (14) — sits on a rocking chair in front of a fire place. In his arms is a swaddled infant — PENNY (0), and he feeds it from a bottle. He is singing, his VOICE MUFFLED.

Simon

“For I can’t help falling in love with you….”

Joaquin

Holy shit, that’s-

Simon suddenly turns his head and looks out the window at the brothers.

Simon

(voice is still muffled and barely audible)

About time you guys show up! I’ve been waiting all night.

He stands up with the baby in his arms and walks towards the front door. The brothers start to run off.

Simon

Wait! Don’t go. I just want to chat.

The door opens, and the blonde boy emerges with the baby in his arms, standing on a raised patio. He and Rafael make eye contact.

Simon

Come on in, guys. Bet you’re freezing your balls off. Guns

at the doorstep, if ya wouldn’t mind. Y’all drink coffee?

INT. HOUSE — NIGHT

The brothers sit on a couch in the same living room they were looking into earlier. The room has rustic decor, wall hangings and things you might see in your grandparent’s house. They wear new, oversized pairs of clothes. The fireplace from earlier is CRACKLING.

Simon

(hands cups of coffee to the brothers, keeps one for

himself. He sits down in the adjacent recliner)

Coolbeans. Penelope is in bed, and now we can talk

like gentlemen! First, how are those clothes?

Rafael

They’re fine. Thank you.

Simon

Hope you don’t mind homemade creamer. Oh, and thanks for the

gas. Penny wouldn’t have had dinner if it weren’t for you guys. So tell me, what are your names?

Rafael and Joaquin exchange curious glances.

Rafael

I’m Rafael, and this is my brother Joaquin. What’s your name? Is

Penelope your sister?

Joaquin

What the fuck is this, Alcoholics Anonymous?

Simon

It’s all right, Joaquin. Introductions are hard for many of us.

Rafael snorts and laughs.

Joaquin

Wiseass, shut up. We’re doing you a favor by not killing

you, gas stealer. We’re Raiders.

Simon

(points to a handgun in a holster around his leg and wags

his finger mockingly)

Please. If you were Raiders, I’d be dead by now. Besides, if you

knew anything about Raiders, you’d know they wouldn’t be caught dead in anything that says Resistance. You guys must be their scouts. Look, I know your type. You have all of this crazy firepower to protect yourselves from zombies and yet you’re too chicken shit to use any of it. The Resistance doesn’t really need a bunch of kids to see what towns are infested. They want a devoted child army. Tell me, does the word nazi mean anything to y’all?

The brothers both shake their heads.

Simon (cont’d)

(nods)

I assume Resistance only teaches what they want. Sit down, now. Wouldn’t be very polite to kill your dinner host.

Joaquin sits back down.

Simon (cont’d)

Oh, where are my manners? My name is Simon. And, no, Penny is

not my sister. She’s my… she’s my daughter.

Rafael does a spit-take.

Joaquin

The fuck? How old are you?

Simon

(pretending to be angry, overdramatizes)

Joaquin, I won’t accept the profanity any longer. Go stand outside

and freeze to death!

Joaquin

Hey, hey, I’m sorry. I won’t do it again. I promise.

Simon

I’m joking! I don’t give a fuck. Look, I know you guys know who I am. Let’s cut the shit. I have something to show y’all.

Rafael sits up straight, looking expectantly at Simon.

Simon rolls up his shirt sleeve and shows the brothers his tattoo - a skull above the words PILLAGE OR DIE. This is insignia used to represent loyalty to the Raiders.

Rafael can’t help but show his disbelief.

Joaquin

(leans over to get a better look)

Yooo…

INT. PRISON — NIGHT — TWO WEEKS AGO

Flashback of nothingness alternating with all-neon red flashes of Simon running with Penny as guards chase and shoot at him indiscriminately. SIRENS blare.

Simon (O.S.)

Nothin’ to be proud of, Joaquin. Raiders made me… do things, horrible things. I’ve robbed, tortured, killed… worst was this one prisoner… they made me… do her because I wouldn’t kill an old couple… I fucking promised myself the day Penelope was born, I was taking her and running.

INT. HOUSE — NIGHT — BACK TO PRESENT

Back to the same living room as the scene before last.

Rafael

(after a short beat of processing.)

None of it was your fault. They made you do those things because they’re cowards.

Simon

Rafael, you don’t get it. Raiders kidnapped me when I was 6. I’m 14 now. I could have ran a lot sooner. I should have. I gave in. I’m the real coward.

Rafael looks to Joaquin for assistance.

Joaquin

You’re not. You were scared for your life. Sounds like they were rewarding you by allowing you to live. Nobody can blame you.

Simon

Maybe. I still think I could have done something. So, you guys gonna take me and Penny in or we just gonna sit here?

Rafael and Joaquin exchange glances. Somehow, they know exactly what each other is thinking.

Rafael

No.

Simon

What? What do you mean? I’m a Raider. You’re supposed to turn

Raiders in. That’s what the Resistance does.

Rafael

(fidgets)

To be honest, Joaquin was just talking about leaving the

Resistance. Maybe we should. And, maybe… maybe you and

Penny can come with us.

Joaquin

We can be your family.

Simon

Are you… are you guys serious? Wow, thank you. But, Mercs would never stop coming after us. They’re already looking for me. You shouldn’t have to run from them, too.

Rafael

(takes a moment to contemplate this. He then smiles.)

So what if we have Mercs after us? We’d take care of each other. We’d be smart. Everyone deserves a family.

EXT. ABANDONED TRAIN STATION — DAY — ONE WEEK LATER

Simon and Rafael walk side by side along a railroad track. Rafael looks at Simon and notices that he appears lost in thought.

Rafael

Hey, Penny is in good hands. Joaquin might be dumb, but he’s a

good protector. Trust me, I grew up with him.

Simon

Sure.

EXT. ABANDONED TRAIN STATION — DAY

Back to Simon and Rafael walking down the same railroad track as the scene before last.

Rafael

I promise. He’ll keep her safe.

Simon

Yeah.

There are a few moments where no words are said. Rafael looks again at Simon and sees that his dejected expression has not changed.

Rafael

Look, I know-

Simon

Do you believe in God?

Raffael

Yeah, why? Do you?

Simon

I think if there is a God, he’s an asshole.

Rafael

Yeah. I can see that. But, he loves you.

Simon stops and turns toward Rafael.

Simon

Don’t you say that, man. Don’t you dare fucking say that to me.

Rafael

Okay. I’m sorry. Let’s keep going.

Rafael continues walking. Simon stands still. Tears well as he faces Rafael.

Simon

Nobody should love me. I’m a monster. All my life, I’ve been-

Rafael

You’re a legend.

Simon

Bullshit.

Rafael

Bulltrue. You said enough is enough, and you left. Remember

the rumor? You runnin’ inspired others to do the same. That

doesn’t make you a monster, that makes you a legend.

Simon didn’t expect Rafael to say any of this, and his shock is apparent yet modest.

Rafael (cont’d)

Listen, your past means nothin’ to Joaquin and me. I like you for

who you’ve become, not for things you did. Like Joaquin said,

you’re making things right. It’s not your past that makes you who

you are, it’s what you’re doing now. Think about all of the

families, all the lives you just saved by runnin’. That takes the

courage of a hero. So, yeah, you deserve love.

Simon

(after a long, emotionally charged beat)

Can I hug you?

Rafael

Hell yeah, man.

The boys embrace, and a smile emerges through Simon’s emotional expression.

EXT. VACATION HOME — DAY — 16 MONTHS LATER

Simon and Joaquin stand in a clearing surrounded by tall trees outside a remote vacation home. Next to the boys is a garden. They are cheering Penelope on as she takes her first steps. Simon scoops Penelope up and spins with her.

Simon

That’s my girl!

INT. VACATION HOME — DAY

Simon and Joaquin are sitting at a table as they play with Penelope. Simon walks in carrying an automatic rifle and puts it on a high shelf. Can’t Help Falling in Love With You plays quietly on a record player.

Rafael

Good news. Sounds like Raiders aren’t after us anymore. Too

many defectors- Why are you all so happy?

Joaquin

Penny took her first steps!

Rafael

I missed it?!

Rafael runs over to Penelope.

Rafael

Did you walk? Did you walk? Who’s getting to be a big girl?

The boys all laugh.

CREDITS ROLL.

[etherealnoir]

Joaquin Torres is my lil bb. My sweetie pie. My cutie muffin.

[tom-whore-dleston]

I’d love a sneak peek of you Joaquín fic! 😍

Home is Whenever I'm With You is for @the-slumberparty's Week 4 writing challenge and inspired by this moodboard I created for a previous sleepover 😊 Below is the first paragraph of the WIP.

You didn’t understand the phrase “home is where the heart is'' until you moved in with Joaquin Torres. This living arrangement happened by chance. After deciding it was time for you to leave the nest, you found a place for rent that also had a few other roommates. One of them being Joaquin.

In addition, I created a playlist for extra inspo and wholesome feels 🥹🥰 It will be my first Joaquin fic so I am v excited to share it when it's ready!

WIP Tag Game

[the-queen-of-things]

Arthur can CRUSH me with his boot like that piece of paper in the second pic

[livefromthe90s]

Joaquin. Phoenix. Won. A. Fucking. Golden Globe. And. That. Speech was. Iconic. Joker. Yes.

[ommsims]

Joaquin: *spouting crap in the distance, I can’t even bring myself to write more dialogue for him ugh*

Luna: “Would you look at that... Interesting.”

Malcolm: *seemingly out of nowhere* “What’s interesting?”

Luna: “Malcolm don’t do that. You scared me.”

Malcolm: *scoffs* “Why? You got something to hide?”

Luna: “No! Why would you say that?”

Malcolm: “You had your scheming face on. *laughs* I can hear the wheels turning from a mile away.”

Luna: “That’s absurd! I do not have a ‘scheming face’. This is my normal face.”

Malcolm: "I’ll let you in on a little secret Luna. When you scheme you do this little thing; you raise an eyebrow, usually your left, and you smirk. I’d call it cute but then again I’m not really into manipulative women.”

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