#benjay

[bunny-lou]

Ben: “WHY IS THE SCHOOL ON FIRE?!”

Mal: “I sneezed as a dragon.”

Carlos: “We had an accident in the chemistry lab.”

Jay: “I dropped my latest mix tape.”

Ben: “Evie, please tell me what happened.”

(Flashback to Jay and Mal arguing with Carlos that it was impossible to light a fire extinguisher on fire.)

Evie: “I don’t remember.”

[hitchell-mope]

(After Audrey says yet another thing that pisses Mal off)

Mal: YOU TAKE THAT BACK YOU FUCKING BITCH OR I’LL SLIT YOU OPEN LIKE FUCKING BAGUETTE!!!!

Ben (carrying Mal’s legs): no you won’t

Jay (carrying Mal’s arms): not until you’ve had something to eat first, at least.

Evie (watching the chaos): why do you never carry me like that?

Doug: because you’re unbelievably ticklish under your armpits, around your hips and behind your knees

Evie: oh yeah. That.

[puffledthomas]

PLEASE GIVE ME YFM HEADCANON REQUESTS PLEAMDJDJ I ASKED ON WATTPAD AND GOT LIKE ONE REQUEST

[thebluestbluewords]

Blue’s shameless Let Ben Take Care Of People agenda:

Ben is pretty sure that Jay is categorically not okay right now, and if he’s not going to bring it up to anyone, then it’s Ben’s job, as the one responsible for bringing him to Auradon, and also as his friend, to bring it up for him. 

Okay. 

He can do this. 

“You okay?” 

Jay jerks his head up. He’s got his phone in his left hand, the screen bright. There’s already a set of chewed looking earbuds connected and dangling loose towards the floor. “What?”

Right. This is weird. Ben’s the one being weird right now. They do talk, because they’re friends, but it’s always about classes and stuff. Casual stuff. Not stuff like this. “Uh, I just wanted to see if you’re okay?” 

Jay blinks. His mouth is a little bit open, and he looks more confused than anything. “I’m fine. Are you good?” 

“No. Yeah. I don’t know.” Ben stutters. Gods, but he hates when the words won’t come out smoothly. “I—sorry.” 

Jay’s smile pulls at the corner of his mouth. He’s handsome all the time, but there’s something special about that smile, even though Ben knows he was looking tired and sad just a moment ago. “You don’t know? I know you’ve been pulled around a lot lately, but dude, I didn’t think it was this bad.” 

“It’s not. Or. Maybe it is. I don’t know. I came over to check on you.”

“I’m fine, dude,” Jay says, standing up fully and spreading his arms, offering Ben a grin as he does a little half-turn. “I mean, look at me.” 

Again; the little voice in Ben’s head screams wrong. 

And look. Ben knows that he’s not usually the smartest guy in a room. He’s determined, and patient, and persistent, but he rarely achieves clever, and he knows that. He knows how to work around it too, with earnest kindness and a genuine willingness to hear out every single person, no matter how small, that even the most determined liar eventually opens up for him. 

Usually. 

“Walk me home?” Ben offers, holding out a proper courtly arm. “Not that you have to, or anything. It’s just—“ 

Jay links their arms together, as easy as anything, and bumps Ben’s shoulder ever so gently with his own. “Dude, you don’t need to explain. I missed you too, ‘kay?” 

Oh. 

Oh. 

Ben isn’t that close to Jay by Auradon standards, but Jay’s closest friend is Mal, and Mal’s closest friend is Evie, and Evie’s been fighting Ben for Mal’s time ever since they started dating, and maybe this is all it takes to be friends, when you’re one of the isle kids. It’s impossible for Ben not to notice how they flock together, four heads pressed close together at meals and breaks and in between classes. Maybe this is all it takes for them to be friends, just shared time, and shared people that they care about, and shared glimpses of the sort of heart-stopping smiles that they hide from other people but sometimes let him see when he’s hanging out in the girl’s room. 

Ben’s never been allowed to choose his friends before. He’s always been expected to hang out with the other royals, no matter how insufferable he finds some of them. Chad’s the sort of friend who’s fine in a group, but sort of annoying to hang with one-on-one, and they don’t have much in common outside of sports. Besides, Ben’s been too busy to even participate in games lately, and the only reason he’s still on the swords and shields team is because he’s considered too high-status to officially kick off. 

“I…missed you,” Ben says slowly, trying out the feel of the words. “Yeah. That’s not actually what I was trying to say, but…” 

“But I’m charming and irresponsible,” Jay says agreeably, nodding along. “And taking care of us is how you show affection, so you wanted to check in, yeah.” 

“I don’t think this conversation is going the way I expected,” Ben says, not really even complaining. “I’m trying to take care of you.” 

“I’m fine, man.” 

“You’re not, though!” 

“Look—“ Jay starts, and then stops. He makes a small motion, just shifting his shoulders to angle them towards the wall instead of the open corridor, but it’s enough, apparently, for him to drop some of the act. His usual smile slides off his face like ice cubes on a hot plate, and it leaves him looking older. Ben almost wants to rub his thumb over the wrinkle that pops up between Jay’s brows, but they’re not that sort of friends yet. “Look. I can’t do this here, okay? I’m fine, you don’t have to worry.” 

“You’re in pain.” Ben says, realizing as the words come out that it’s true. “You’re hurt?” 

“No.” 

“You’re not wearing a backpack,” Ben says quietly. “You’re moving slower than usual, I think. I didn’t notice it so much at practice because you were bouncing between groups to help troubleshoot. You’re good at hiding it.” 

“Look—“ 

“Why won’t you tell someone?” 

Jay grabs Ben’s shoulders with both arms, and sure enough, there’s a shadow of a wince in the way he’s gritting his teeth. “Dude. I said. Not here.” 

[benjaycaptain]

🌈 ☔

okay i'm awake enough now to answer lol

🌈 Share something soft/fluffy from your WIP.

"She's here," Uriel said quietly, his eyes on the others as well. "I think we'll all make it through the storm." "A small ship full of kids. Out of a damn island population." How many kids could she have saved? How many young ones were needlessly butchered in the last couple of hours? She felt ill, so sick for the first time on her ship, and she felt absolutely powerless. Uriel, tentative and gentle, took her hand in his, holding her lightly in case she wanted to withdraw. He offered no words, but they both knew he knew what she was thinking. Despite it all, Uma was grateful. "Uma…" Uriel murmured, his eyes downcast as his cheeks tinted a shade darker. She squeezed his hand, not having it. "It's the truth, Uri. None of us would be here without you." "Uri…" Uriel repeated, a small smile on his lips. "I like it." It made Uma smile — though, it faded the longer she looked at him. "I haven't been much of a sister to you," she said quietly. Uriel shook his head, taking back his hand. "Don't, Uma. Things in the past are in the past. We have to look forward." "Says the one who can see the future," Uma said, amused despite it all. Uriel smiled, actually giving her a bit of a chuckle. "The future isn't set in stone. Lots of factors can change its course." Uma nodded. As if she knew anything about the future or fate or all else. "You haven't led me wrong yet." "A daunting challenge." Uriel glanced at her, pensive. "It's okay if you do. No one's perfect." Hell, Uriel could disappoint her for the rest of their lives, and it still would have been fine; Uriel saved them all today.

☔Is there a fic concept you have that you’d like to just explain and share because you’re not sure you’ll ever write it? If so, what is it?

i mean i started writing it once upon a few years ago, but like. idk if i'm ever gonna finish it. but it's basically a benjay beauty and the beast tale: mal and evie cook up a spell/plant for one of their magic classes and of course things go wrong when it explodes and ben and jay are at the epicenter. so they share a coma dream situation and ben acts as the beauty and jay acts as the beast and it's just them navigating their feelings and doubts and whatnot to break the spell so they can wake up in the real world again. but they don't remember the real world, of course

[flanaganfilm]

Hey Mike Flanagan! My name is Jaden Benenfeld and I am a huge fan of your work. I am in college right now studying film production so hopefully one day I can work on one of your films. Okay so I have always wanted a fun nick name and I feel like you could come up with a great one for me. Thank you haha!

Let's open it up to the general public - we're gonna need people to vote to figure this out but I think you have a few immediately obvious options: 1) "Jaben". I know, seems too obvious, and you could spell it cool like "Ja-Ben" but it may seem just too clean. I don't know though, probably the best option. People who've known you for a long time will only have to change one letter, and new people will marvel at how cleanly your first and last names fit together.

2) "BenJay". Just a reverse of option one. It's not necessarily uncool to be this close to "Benji", which is obviously a cool name, but it may wander too close to "Bengay", and while pain relieving cream is very useful it does conjure up a specific and potentially unpleasant scent.

3) "J.B." I know, it's a bit lazy writing, even if you spell it out ("Jaybee") but it's what would happen to you if you were a member of a boy band.

4) "Feldster". Out of left field? Yes. But this is what would happen to you if you were a supporting character in an AMERICAN PIE sequel.

5) "K-watt". And you never, ever explain it.

6) "Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All". Tougher to commit to socially, but a downright stupendous reference that will ingratiate you to the right people. If people get the reference, befriend them immediately.

Vote in the comments

[madefate]

“  are you watching me sleep?  ” (benjay) / @yoakkemae

Jay is under no delusions that Ben will stay asleep long - he hopes that's the case because of course he does. Because, perhaps, there may have been a reason that, when he felt Ben's weight press a little more heavily against his side, Jay had gone still and regulated his breathing in a way that he'd hopes Ben would unknowingly match - nice and slow, perfect for just casually falling off into sleep.

The movie they'd had going has long since ended, the books surrounding them ( far more on Ben's side, but let it not be said that Jay put in no effort to get a little work done ) now untouched. He'd grinned in affectionate satisfaction, his stomach glittering with the kind of feeling that only comes when Ben lets himself be vulnerable around him. Honestly, it feels like uncovering a treasure way more valuable than gold.

At first, he'd passed the time idly scrolling his phone, listening for sounds out in the hallway and finding none but still making sure no one threw open the door and prematurely woke the king. Eventually, though, Jay finds his attention more captured by Ben than any photos posted on his feed or mindless games. It's dark out, but there's warm lighting from all the bronze sconces and a soft glow from the idle TV, and the different lights splay across Ben's face, highlighting the slight gold sheen in his hair, the softness of his cheek.

... Damn, if this isn't a dangerous game to play.

But he can't bring himself to look away; it's been no secret that one of Jay's daily priorities is making sure Ben gets some kind of rest. The kingdom might need him, but forgive him if he cares a little more about his friend than the mostly theoretical kingdom at large. From where he's standing - or, well, sitting - it's Ben that needs the looking after.

It's a little longer than he'd worried about, but not long enough, before he feels Ben stirring. Ah, well. He'd prefer if Ben had been able to get any more meaningful rest, but Jay's not going to complain. He quickly turns back to his phone - and then freezes at the question, his face warming and eyes darting between his phone and Ben.

Caught.

❝ Uh - ❞ Awesome answer, Jay ! ❝ Just, uh. Checkin' on you. - But you can nod off again, if you want. It's chill. It's totally chill. ❞

// memes ! & accepting.

[leximitchells]

I know !!! I'm so disappointed, I thought we could always count on Pete (and Jonny) to do Ballum justice. But he didn't hesitate erasing Callum as well for Jay. He could've added a little line referring to Callum but no, he went for the Benjay crap like everyone else did. I just don't understand why he let us down like that.

and according to his tweets today he doesn't seem to think that's what's happening at all. but obviously the writers are correct and the entire audience is just reading the whole situation wrong, right???? 🙄

[socaprince]

SOCA THERAPY - APRIL 14, 2024

Soca Therapy Playlist

Sunday April 14th 2024

Making You Wine From 6-9pm on Flow 98.7fm Toronto

Tender (Dr. Jay Plate) - Patrice Roberts

The Sweet Tooth Symphony - Andre J Donawa (Dondani) x DJ Private Ryan

It Don't Matter - Hey Choppi x DJ Private Ryan

So Sweet - Erphaan Alves x DJ Private Ryan

Dubai - Sekon Sta x DJ Private Ryan

Nobody Badda - Rupee

One On One - Motto

Slow Wine - Rae

In Meh Eyes - Viking Ding Dong x Karene Asche

Dangerous - Imani Ray

Livin' Meh Life - Farmer Nappy x XplicitMevon

Rum Gyal Money - Rome x XplicitMevon

Meet We Down Dey - Patrice Roberts x XplicitMevon

Like It - Mr Blood x Dj Spider

Best Ride - Coopa Dan x Dj Spider

Til Morning - Grateful Co x Dj Spider

African Jumbie - Ajamu

Come Out To Play - Benjai

Jab Jab Nation - Tallpree

Bend - Nessa Preppy

Bruk Time - Grabba

Rum Sweet - Problem Child

Head Gone - Viking Ding Dong

Shameless - Skinny Fabulous

Stick On - Lyrikal 

Head Bad (On D Road) - Michelle X & Kes The Band

Trending (Travis World Edit) - Shal Marshall

De Baddest - Scrilla

De Road - Problem Child

Touch Road - Busy Signal

Big Blood - Bunji Garlin x 3Suns x Skarface

Bruk It Set It (Riddim Master Road Intro) Akaiiusweet x Mr Bagnall x EK

The A List - Pumpa

Benderella - Kerwin Du Bois

Prescription - Ge Eve

Parade Day - Supa Mario

Water (Remix) - Adam O 

TOP 7 COUNTDOWN - Powered By The Soca Source

Top Songs Streamed on Apple Music from April 1-12 for the continent of Africa

7. A Little Wine - Patrice Roberts

6. No Hands - Nessa Preppy

5. Dutty Flex - Kes

4. Workout - Kes x Nailah Blackman

3. Wine On It - Shurwayne Winchester

2. Close To Me - Kes x Shenseea

1. We Ready (Champion Gyal) - Nailah Blackman x Shenseea

Pretty Dolly - Xtatik

Long Time - Edwin Yearwood

Have A Little Wine - Lil Rick

Gyal OverLoad - Super Jigga TC

GBM Movie - GBM Nutron

Enjoy Life - Shal Marshall

Push & Go Through - Marvay

D'Journey (Make It) - Devon Matthews x Ella Andall 

Days Of My Life - Edwin Yearwood

Ah Holdin On - Baron

Far From Finished - Voice

Happy Song - College Boy Jesse 

Happy Place (Ryan Sayeed's Euphoric Intro) - Lyrikal

Energy Killers - Kerwin Du Bois

Cyah Hear Yuh - Patrice Roberts

Vibes Team - Preedy

Money - Imran Nerdy

Wet Me Down - Sedale

Vaval - Wildxfire

A Little Jam - Problem Child

Balance Batty - WCK

PAN MOMENTS

This Feelin' Nice - Phase II Pan Groove

TANTY TUNE 

(1956) Jean and Dinah - Mighty Sparrow

Curry Tabanca - Mighty Trini

Roti & Dhalpouri - Sugar Aloes

Aye Aye Aye (Carnival Remix) Square One feat Alison Hinds

Body Water - Mini Priest

Coal Pot - Traffik

DNA - Mical Teja

Start De Jouvert  - Skinny Banton

Nuff Work (Welcome) - Keke

Wuking Crazy - Skinny Fabulous 

Open It - Lyrikal 

Single - Problem Child x Imani Ray

De Last Time - Miss Cali

In The Center (BD Did It) - GBM Nutron x Farmer Nappy

Who Ready - Nessa Preppy x Alison Hinds

All Eyes On You - Skinny Fabulous x Travis World x Dan Evens

Happy Papi - Machel Montano x Travis World x Dan Evens

Mind My Business - Patrice Roberts x Travis World x Dan Evens

Play D Mas (Saldenah Plate) - Shal Marshall

NORTHERN PRESCRIPTION

Bless - Moses Revolution feat Shyann Bailey

Soca People - Russ x Shal Marshall

Endless Vibration - Marge Blackman x Nailah Blackman

Soca Global - Erphaan Alves

Follow Dr. Jay @socaprince​ and @socatherapy

“Like” Dr. Jay on http://facebook.com/DrJayOnline

[boyiwakwambvukuta]

I got the #lyrics for "Phenomenal" by Benjai feat. H2O Phlo on Musixmatch https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Benjai-feat-H2O-Phlo/Phenomenal?utm_source=application&utm_campaign=api&utm_medium=musixmatch-android%3A552993462

[rasmusa79]

Together we aspire; together we achieve…

[bunny-lou]

Ben: “We call that a ‘traumatic event’.

Ben, turning to Jay: “Not a ‘bruh moment’.”

Ben, turning to Evie: “Not a ‘major L’.”

Ben, turning to Carlos: “Not a ‘shit fest’.”

Ben, turning to Mal: “And definitely not an ‘oof lmfao’.”

[hitchell-mope]

Jay: I’m not 100% sure on this. But I’m pretty sure I just accidentally talked my way into a threesome.

[puffledthomas]

Give me your yfm art requests 😼😼😼 (please I’m desperate)

[justnerdy15]

daily snippet 9.4.23

Has she not paid enough for her mistakes? “I let it go once,” she says, rolling the vial underneath her palm. “And look what happened.” “I’m not Daren,” Nadeen argues, sitting forward, arms braced on her chair. “I — I’m not going to become a tyrant, Amma!” Amma shakes her head, eyeing Nadeen’s clenched fists, and feels the path becoming clear. “You say that now,” Amma sighs, tightening her grip on the vial. “But that’s what they all say. The victor, the hero, so powerful, so right, you won’t notice the monster you’ve become until it’s too late.” Halea. Daren. She loved them too much to see what they would become and the continent burned for it. “How can you say that to me? To me, Amma?” Nadeen reaches for her hand, gripping it with the strength only youth can provide, and pulls her closer despite the table between them. “I am not them. I will not become them.” Desperation underlies her words, a plea for Amma’s reassurance, and Amma looks at this young woman she’s spent the last eight years loving, grief already settling in her bones. “Then take the potion, Nadeen. Take it and leave,” Amma says, turning her hand to clasp Nadeen’s wrist. “The war is over. It’s time for peace.” Nadeen tries to pull her hand away, a snarl teasing her lips, when she snaps a sharp denial. “No. It’s not over, Amma. Coralus, Benjay, the rest of them — they need to found. Punished. Who else will do it if not me?” “Verona.” The potential is there. Amma saw it that day at Parabast. Tempered steel. Strong, enduring, but disciplined. “What?” Betrayal twists Nadeen’s face into an angry sneer as she jerks away from the table, ripping her hand away from Amma’s. “Verona? That’s who you would have sit on the throne?” “There are leaders for war and there are leaders for peace,” Amma says, watching as Nadeen paces the room. “You’ve done your part, Nadeen. It’s time for you to step aside.” “I am the Champion. I have the power. Not her!” “And look at what it’s done to you.”

I don't know what this is, but it's the ending! ish, I think. anyone ever work backwards for a wip?

[izatrini]

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