#best girl is caboose...

[theosphobia]

cannot stop myself from associating rvb characters to trocadero songs its like a disease

[rocketboots564]

So recently I decided I would start Red Vs Blue and binge the whole series….

And then proceed to find out that Rooster Teeth was shutting down, as I live under a rock

…but despite that, I’m still gonna document what I think about each season in small little increments ! Cause honestly… this show is really damn good.

Anyway, here are my thoughts

Season 1:

Whoever told me that Midsummer Night’s Dream is the best Comedy of Errors has NOT seen this show.

Also… I thought Caboose was the dumb one, but he’s not that dumb? Does something happen to him oorrr?

I take that back, getting horrifyingly traumatized by Sheila’s death and dealing with Tucker might ALSO give me slight brain damage.

At first I joked and said “ha! What if Tex and Church were gay for each other, and that’s why he lost his girl,” and like… I was kinda right! I mean they weren’t gay but they were (are?) in love with each other!

Also she’s a girl! Kinda expected it later but still, pretty neat!

DAMN DONUT HAS GOT ONE HELL OF A THROWING ARM!

Conclusion: I bet Sarge whimpers….

[cosmic-hoboandthehighlander]

Christmas gift to myself, since I’ve been feeling so down lately and it came last week, but I didn’t open the package until this morning because I asked him to write whatever he wanted!

A signed copy of my favorite Grady Hendrix book, My Best Friend’s Exorcism; how cool is this?!

Signature reads: [my name], may your holidays (and every day) be full of festive and successful exorcisms! [with a pentacle as the ‘O’ in exorcisms!]

[rvb-canon-grimmons]

RVB RESTORATION THOUGHTS!!!!

LONG POST IM SO SORRY I HAD A LOT OF FEELINGS

(Im so sorry this got so long, but i got emotional while writing it so please bear with me, read this like its the morning paper while u eat breakfast or something i have alot to say)

Before I go into the things I didn't like I do want to focus on some positives.

-Like I said in an earlier post, Geoff's acting…he absolutely killed it, and maybe this is because I'm a little bit Geoff/Grif biased but he was giving so much emotion and everyone else felt a little bit flat. Also only he could have delivered the "Come with me" line with so much Homoeroticism -I Had a pretty fun time watching the fight in the second half, The references to Monty we're sweet and getting to see Tex and Carolina fight together was pretty epic! -A good handful of jokes got me good. "23rd in my class" Shelia translating Caboose's Spanish to Lopez

Ok……. the next bit of this will get a little bit negative, but I do want to say this is coming from a place of deep love and care for this series. I have run this blog for like 6/7 years now and I've been a fan of this show for double that. My biggest fear is that fans get the same treatment we did when no one liked RVBZero. I have criticisms. This is a 21 year old series that so many people have had a part in and so many have loved. I was not looking for perfection, I wasn't even looking for something good. I was looking for an ending to the stories of characters people have held in their hearts for 21 years. Unfortunately, what I feel we were left with was a hastily thrown together hour of basically nothing.

-Why weren't they friends…..Why weren't they friends…No one cared for the others. I understand that we have semi warped perceptions of the characters from fanon works and things of that nature. But even in canon, the reds and blue care about each other. On their own team and the other team. Simmons, Grif, Tucker, and Caboose spent MONTHS together in chorus and same for Donut/Sarge/Wash. I've recently rewatched blood gulch and Caboose and Sarge have a great dynamic! Tucker and Grif canonically get along pretty well. Simmons was ON BLUE TEAM for like a hot minute there. THEY KNOW EACH OTHER AND CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER. This was zero percent present in this film. No one had any motivation to look for Tucker. No one cared that it was Tuckers body inside the suit. THE REDS LEFT CABOOSE FOR DEAD!!!!!! THEY JUST LEFT HIM!!!!

-Tucker, I'm so sorry baby girl, this was supposed to be your arc, your moment. You were hardly in it. No build up to how he became the Meta. The scene where he breaks out of it to not kill caboose was the best part of the arc. And he just wakes up and remembers it "like someone elses Nightmare??" ok sure

-Wash………………WHAT THE FUCK???? WHAT THE FUCK???????????????? WHAT THE FUCK??????? WHAT THE FUCK???? TO RUIN THIS MANS ENTIRE CHARACTER ARC BY MAKING HIM COMPLETELY OBSOLETE. PUTTING HIM IN SOME RANDOM HOSPITAL FOR AN UNKNOWN INJURY THAT HAPPENS OFF SCREEN AND ISN'T EXPLAINED. HAVE HIM HALUCINATING DOC FOR SOME FUCKING REASON. HAVE HIM SHOW UP TO THE FINAL BATTLE AND DO ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING BUT JUMP OFF A FUCKING CLIFF AND NOT SAY A WORD TO ANY OF THE RED AND BLUES I AM LIERALLY ABOUT TO FUCKING CRY TYPING THIS I AM LITERALLY SO FUCKING PISSED OFF. AGENT WASHINGTON, THE CHARACTER THAT WAS SO HAPPY IN THE SEASON RIGHT BEFORE CHORUS JUST TO BE ON BLUE TEAM AND HAVE A FUCKING FAMILY AGAIN. JUST SIDELINE HIM FOR NO FUCKING REASON AND THEN NOT LET HIM SPEAK TO ANY OF HIS FRIENDS EXCEPT CAROLINA AND DEAD DOC. AND DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE FACT THAT TUCKER BEING THE META WAS LITERALLY A PLOT POINT CATERED TO HAVE WASH BE INVOLVED. THIS IS LIKE AGENT WASHINGTON ANGST BAIT 101. YES IM A TUCKINGTON SHIPPER BUT PUT ALL SHIPPING ASIDE, THEY WERE STILL FRIENDS, THEY WERE FRIENDS THEY WERE FRIENDS.

Grimmons. I am disappointed. But really not surprised. Honestly for everything I disliked I thought Grimmons was handled ok… at this point im like….. they couldn't even throw us a bone. company was dying, final season airing, and they couldn't even throw us a solid Grimmons queerbait joke. Its whatever….I don't wanna get too upset about shipping because at the end of the day, ships becoming canon isn't what shipping is all about (says Tumblr user "RVB-Canon-Grimmons) you get what im saying.

-Donut…..where was he…..Fucking Homophobic honestly

-DOC IS DEAD?????????????????????????????? FUCKING WHY???

-Sarge's death was fine, I'm not upset by it I just didn't feel like it was emotionally satisfying. Especially after the shock of them leaving Caboose and the much better scene of tucker fighting the meta's control over him to not hurt caboose.

-PEOPLE CALLED U SIR ALL THROUGHOUT CHORUS SIMMONS WHAT THE FUCK??????????? WHY IS SIMMONS PROMOTED AND INCHARGE OF NO ONE???? WHY DID GRIF LEAVE HIM???

Im sorry………..this is so long………just remeber this is only my opinions and if u don't agree thats totally ok!!!!! I am just a critical bitch….

[msschemmenti]

A Kiss to Make it Better

Melissa Schemmenti x Reader

Prompt: Reader is the school nurse and Melissa has a student who needs some stitching up after a scissors mishap. 

Warnings: mentions of blood and slight medical stuff

a/n: i havent written in so long so i’m trying to get back into it. I think i may have aged myself with the handy manny reference…but oh well. This is my first time writing for melissa schemmenti and this is not proofread :)

“Ashley, can you collect the scissors from everyone. Lunch is starting soon.” Melissa called over her shoulder as she wiped the board clean of the clocks she’d be using to teach her students. 

“Sure thing boss. I’m ready to get my eat on.” Ashley chirped as she finished fluffing her hair in the reflection of her phone. The women had been working together for a couple of months now and Melissa was really trying to accept the help the best way she knew how. Ashley was not her ideal candidate for an aide, but she’d straightened up a bit since Halloween and Melissa recognized that. But that didn’t mean she was any happier about her being there. 

Once Melissa finished cleaning her own area of the classroom she turned to her students readying to rally them into a line for the journey to the lunchroom. She had some leftover ziti waiting for her and she was ready for the break from not only her students but her aide as well. Since Halloween, Ashley had been banished to cafeteria duty, so Melissa always took advantage the time. “Alright kiddos, let’s line up. It’s lunch time.” The room filled with cheers and the scrape of chairs as the students shoved their chairs back under the desks as they’d been taught to do. Melissa did another once-over the room before nodding and heading to the door with the students following behind her. Ashley was playing caboose and was following dutifully behind all the children. They were mere feet from the turn into the cafeteria when Melissa heard it. 

“Miss Schemmenti, DeVon is bleeding!” The small voice called through the hall causing the redhead to come to a halt. 

“What?” She asked turning on the line and making her way down the line eyeing each of the children searching for the injured kid. It was toward the back of the line that she saw the student in question cradling his hand in his pocket in an attempt to hide the injury. “DeVon, what happen? Where are you bleeding?” 

DeVon, knowing he’d get in trouble opted to remain quiet and just pulled his hand from his pocket for the teacher to examine. As he did so a pair of scissors clattered to the floor causing all the other students to murmur and whisper. Melissa sighed heavily as her eyes fell to Ashley with a frown. 

“He said he wasn’t done yet…” She started causing Melissa to groan at the girl’s behavior. 

“Ashley take the rest of the class to lunch. DeVon and I are gonna go see the nurse.” Melissa ordered placing her hands on the younger boys shoulders and grabbing the scissors from the floor before turning to head for the nurse’s office. 

Now the consistent nurse was a new thing for Abbott, after Janine’s whole ‘handy-manny’ incident with the lights. They’d had rotating nurses up until then and Ava was forced to get a full-time nurse to be at the school at all times. It took them a while but they finally got one to stay, Miss Y/n. She started after the New Year and when it came time to renew her contract for the new school year, she was more than ready to sign onto the Abbott team. Melissa hadn’t had very many run-ins with her thus far, aside from their initial meeting in the break room one day toward the end of last year. And even that encounter was brief. But she’d heard only good things about the young woman and it seemed like now would be their first official encounter. 

Melissa and DeVon reached the door to the nurse’s office and the redhead knocked against the wood apprehensively. DeVon’s hand seemed to stop bleeding but she wanted to make sure it was cleaned and bandaged as soon as possible but she wasn’t completely sure that was the reason for her unease. Before Melissa could even question her nerves, there was shuffling on the other side of the door and a voice calling out to them, “Come on in, it’s open.”

Melissa pushed the door open leading DeVon into the small office and her eyes settled on a woman clad is the brightest pink scrubs she’d ever seen. The scrubs were as close to a highlighter as she’d seen, but that wasn’t what caught her attention. As bright as her clothes were, nothing seemed to be competing with the smile the woman was casting toward the two intruders. “Well hello there! What have we got here?” She grinned rolling over to the little boy with a smile before turning her gaze to his teacher. 

Melissa cleared her throat attempting to compose herself before speaking, “A bit of a scissor mishap.” Melissa said simple, mentally patting herself on the back for not stumbling through her words with the woman’s eyes on her. 

“Awe man, well how about we get that all cleaned up so you can head to lunch?” 

DeVon nodded and allowed the woman to lead him over to the bed against the wall. Melissa, leaned against the door and watched as she grabbed all the materials she’d need to handle the cleaning. The nurse worked quietly distracting DeVon from the pain and even let him pick out a bandaid when she’d finished the hard part. And as if the scene couldn’t get any cuter, she heard the woman ask a question only someone who really understood kids would as.

“Are you too cool for a kiss to make it better? It’s my secret weapon, guaranteed to make any injury heal faster.” 

When DeVon held his hand back out eagerly, Melissa couldn’t help the grin on her face as the younger woman placed an dramatized kiss against the small hand. “And you are all done.” She finished before turning her attention back to the woman against the wall. 

“Thank you,” Melissa said as DeVon hurried back to her side, practically buzzing to return to his classmates. 

“My pleasure Miss Schemmenti.” Melissa felt the heat rise in her ears at the nurse’s words. “Listen I know you’re both hungry, so go ahead and take your lunch. If you can come see me before you leave that would be amazing, just so I can log the incident,” 

“Of course, sounds good. C’mon DeVon, tell Miss Y/n, thank you.” Melissa prompted and the boy followed before they headed toward the door. Melissa gazing over her shoulder as they left. 

-

“Last nurse we had just wasn’t a great fit. Didn’t really care about the kids, kinda mean. We’re lucky to have Miss Y/n.” Melissa shrugged into the camera before heading back to her classroom.

-

“Oh I love Abbott! I moved to Philly at the start of the year and did some floating between hospitals while I waited for a position to open up in a school. I interviewed at a few places, but I guess I liked Abbott the most. There’s never a boring day in these halls.” Y/n smiled toward the camera. 

-

“There you are Melissa, what’s this I hear about your student stabbing himself with scissors? You know we don’t have any money for a lawsuit.” Ava said as soon as Melissa entered the teacher’s lounge. 

“He didn’t stab himself, and even if he did you’re asking the wrong person. Ashley was supposed to collect all the scissors before lunch.” Melissa groaned finally falling into her seat to enjoy her lunch. 

“She’s pretty expendable at this point. If anyone asks, she stabbed him.” Ava whispered before eyeing the camera suspiciously.

“Did you get everything taken care?” Barbara asked after watching watched her friend tuck into her pasta. 

“Oh yeah, we stopped by the nurse’s office and she got it all fixed up. I gotta stop back by there for the incident report or whatever before I leave, but she took care of it.” 

“Oh just adore her, I had a kindergartener have an accident last week and she was so embarrased but Y/n’s started keeping extra uniforms in her office so she got her changed and back to class before we even started the next lesson.” Barbara gushed with a smile.

“Oh yeah, I love Y/n. I got a pretty gnarly paper cut yesterday. Gushing blood everywhere, but she came to my classroom to patch me up and she even has those cute skintone bandaids. So inclusive.” Jacob added, walking to the fridge, catching Barbara’s praise and hopping on the train.

“I didn’t realize she was so popular around here. This was the first time I’ve really seen her since she started.” Melissa said eyeing the teachers in the lounge. 

“That’s because you have a tendency to steer clear of new faces.” Barbara reminded the red head. 

“Yeah, do you remember how long it took you to warm up to me?” Janine asked leaning over the table she was sat at with a teasing smile. Melissa, with her back to Janine eyed Barbara and the camera briefly before nodding her head to appease the younger teacher. 

“Anyways, I guess you’re right.” Melissa shrugged, “Plus I haven’t really had a reason to talk to her besides today.” 

“I think you’d like her.” Barb said stabbing at a stubborn piece of lettuce. 

“And why’s that?” 

Barbara simply shrugged her shoulders and settled the redhead with one of her ‘all-knowing’ looks, “I just have a feeling.”

Melissa gazed at Barbara, attempting to understand what she was suggesting, “Mmhm okay.”

-

“Knock, knock.” Melissa said as she crossed the threshold to the nurse’s office for the second time that day. 

“Hi! Thank you so much for coming back, I really appreciate it. Was DeVon okay for the rest of the day?” Y/n asked as she motioned for the woman to have a seat on the chair in front of her desk.

“Oh yeah, tough kid. Didn’t even cry.” 

“Awesome. I really just need you to sign off on the incident report and we can both head home for the day.” Y/n smiled grabbing a pen from a mug full of sparkly pens. 

“Sounds good, hon. Where do ya need it?” Melissa asked reaching for the pen and report across the desk. 

“Bottom left.” 

As the woman passed the items over to Melissa their hands seemed to brush against each oher’s unconsciously. The new contact startled Melissa and in her haste to pull her hand away the pen clattered to the floor rolling to a halt near the foot of the desk. 

“Whoops.” Y/n said as she peaked over the desk. 

“No worries.” Melissa muttered out as she bent over her knees to pick the pen up. 

“Oh be careful on your way up, there a bit of an uneven cor-” Y/n started but stopped as she heard the swear fall from the redhead’s mouth as she rose to sitting again. “-ner. Are you okay?” She said quickly rolling around the desk to examine the woman’s injury. 

“Oh, I’m fine. No need to fuss. It was just a lil bump on the head, I’ve taken worse than that from family.” Melissa said frowning as the nurse seemed to ignore her and continued fussing around her head. 

“That doesn’t mean you don’t have a concussion. Let me see.” Y/n said sliding her chair between Melissa and the desk. She pulled the pen from Melissa’s hands and waved in her face a bit, “Follow the pen with your eyes.” After Melissa rolled her eyes, she followed the pen as she was asked. “Any pain, nausea, dizziness?”

“No, none of that. I’m fine Y/n, I promise.” Melissa said fixing the younger nurse with a pointed look, practically daring her to ask another question. 

“Fine, I’ll stop. I just wanted to make sure nothing was wrong.” Y/n sheepishly said handing the pen back to Melissa to sign off on the report. “Wouldn’t want to have to do another incident report.” 

Melissa shook her head softly before handing the paper back, “That’s for sure. Anything else?” 

Y/n gazed at Melissa tentatively before leaning in to lay a light kiss to her head, “A kiss to make it better.” 

Melissa’s cheeks heated instantly and ducked her head to hide it from the young nurse. She didn’t move to stand until Y/n did and she grabbed her purse and jacket quickly, trying her hardest to pull herself together. By the time she’d found all of her things, she felt ready enough to meet Y/n’s eyes again and when she did, her eyes were already on her. Her cheeks heated again, this time less aggressively. “Thanks, Y/n. Have a good night.” 

“You too Melissa. Come back to see me, if you suddenly forget the name of one of your guys or something.” Y/n smirked with a wave sending the older teacher out of the school fighting a goofy grin and laugh.

-

“She’s nice.” Melissa spoke to the camera before she turned and headed for the parking lot.

[found-family-tournament]

Found Family Tournament Round 1 Part 20 Group 100

Propaganda and further pictures under the cut

Reds and Blues: Grif, Simmons, Sarge, Donut, Lopez, Doc, Caboose, Church, Tucker, Agent Washington, Agent Carolina, Locus

Wright Anything Agency (& Company): Phoenix & Trucy Wright, Apollo Justice, Maya Fey, Miles Edgeworth, Pearl Fey, Ema Skye, Kay Faraday & Sebastian Debeste

Submissions are still open!

Reds and Blues:

My babies are all assholes but love each other deep down

Wright Anything Agency (& Company):

THEY MEAN THE WORLDDDDD TO MEEEEEE for some reason a lot of people in the fandom don't play Ace Attorney 5 which is fair since it's kind of messy BUT. BUT. IT INTRODUCES ATHENA AND DOES SOOOO MUCH FOR THE WRIGHT ANYTHING AGENCY. In AA4 we learn that Trucy Wright made the Wright Talent Agency into the Wright Anything Agency in order to bring Apollo in as a lawyer when before it was just her (a magician) and her adopted father Phoenix (a poker player). and AA5 is all about Athena joining and Apollo learning how to trust her, at least it is to ME. they're so gooddddd aaaaaaa like you've got Phoenix and Trucy who are weirdos who love to scheme and you've got Apollo their longsuffering guy who deals with it all, and Phoenix is the mentor... and then Athena comes in and she has a lot of light and determination and trauma (just like the rest of them lol) and she's SO determined and I like her a lot!! And Trucy is my favorite and Phoenix cares about her SO much but he also has his other found family in the Feys!!!!!! Mia dies in the first game but her ghost stays with Phoenix and her sister/cousin Maya and Pearl are SO IMPORTANT TO HIM he loves them so much that's his sisters to me ;-; he would do anything for them and Trucy and he's growing as a mentor to Apollo and Athena too as the game progress... They don't write them all perfectly but they sure do a lot of things I like :) also feel free to split this up into their Wright Anything Agency or Phoenix + the Feys or Phoenix + Trucy if you need to I won't mind I just love AA's found family a lot

Picture this. You are a attorney in your mid 20s and somehow find yourself surrounded by weird little girls with every case you take on. You officially adopt one but really, all of them are either sisters or daughters to you. Especially your loud, burger-loving lesbian sister. Your childhood friend turned rival turned lover, who has a whip-wielding adoptive sister of his own, goes on a series of investigations while messing around with a furry for a couple of weeks and returns with two 17 year old children, a thieving lesbian and a child with a narcissistic murderer for a father who should've kept him back in school a few grades. Your lover has each of them under an arm, and they are appended to your stable of weird little girls but are very much hidden in the back. Then you find out that your daughter, the official one, has a 22yo trans half-brother with a musical diva mother and was half raised as a prince in Khura'in, so you divorce his boss (who is not your official lover, you just had a weird thing for a while when you were in your alcoholic phase, maybe while your actual lover was still messing around with the furry) very publicly while sending him to prison for murdering your daughter's father. Oh, but you have been disbarred, so you make your daughter's son send his own boss to prison, by planting false evidence on him. Of course the young man punches you in the face. Needless to say he works for you for a couple of years and never finds out that he's related to your daughter because that would require a straightforward conversation, now wouldn't it?

only one of them has never been arrested. only two of them arent lawyers. theyre all gay

Theyre very weird and misteruous and kinda fucked up a bit and they were through a lot but phoenix did his best and trucy well she's still just a kid but oh she's trying so fucking hard and always trying to wear a smile and it's breaking my heart the two of them. Also theyre weird i already said that but let me say it again they are WEIRD. and we love them<3 (the ace attorney fandom)

[blue-character-brawl]

The brackets are finally here!

(sorry for the poor quality of the bracket images lol it’s the best i could do)

Two quick propaganda rules:

1. Propaganda is good and encouraged, just don’t send any negative propaganda. This tournament is for fun, and anti-propaganda kinda ruins that.

2. If you do make propaganda, you can either send it through my ask box, or you can reblog the post with your propaganda. Either is fine!

These 6 brackets will go on until there’s only one character left in each. Once the six semi-finalists are chosen, there will be two battles of 3, and then the winners of that will go against each other in the finals! Each poll will last for one day, but the finals and semifinals will be a week each. The posting schedule will be one bracket a day, meaning that day 1 will be bracket 1 round 1, day 2 will be bracket 2 round 1, and so on. The first set of polls will drop tomorrow (March 30) at roughly 4:00 PM EST. Now, onto the actual matchups!

Bracket 1:

Cam (Rhythm Heaven) VS. Casey (Deca Sports)

Grover (Sesame Street) VS. Rosita (Sesame Street)

Cookie Monster (Sesame Street) VS. Gonzo (The Muppets)

Blue (Blue’s Clues) VS. Flippy Doggenbottom (Toontown)

Bluey Heeler (Bluey) VS. Bandit Heeler (Bluey)

The Tesseract (Marvel) VS. Captain America (Marvel)

Blue (Overly Sarcastic Productions) VS. Blue (Animator VS Animation)

13th Doctor (Doctor Who) VS. The TARDIS (Doctor Who)

Lancer (Deltarune) VS. Lance McClain (Voltron)

Link (Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) VS. Zelda (Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)

Navi (Legend of Zelda) VS. Fi (Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)

Phoenix Wright (Ace Attorney) VS. Trucy Wright (Ace Attorney)

Mega Man (Mega Man) VS. Megamind (Megamind)

MePhone4 (Inanimate Insanity) VS. Four (Battle for BFDI)

Teardrop (Battle for Dream Island) VS. Sadness (Inside Out)

Blue Album (Weezer) VS. Blue Meanie (Yellow Submarine)

Bracket 2:

Scott Wozniak (Scott the Woz) VS. Jacob (Alpharad)

Big Pauly (Papa Louie) VS. Watergirl (Fireboy and Watergirl)

Abby (Wii Sports) VS. Saburo (Wii Sports)

Kris (Deltarune) VS. Berdly (Deltarune)

Powerade VS. Gatorade

Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson) VS. Luka Couffaine (Miraculous Ladybug)

Gooey (Kirby) VS. Goo (Inanimate Insanity)

Benrey (HLVRAI) VS. Bubby (HLVRAI)

Gus Porter (The Owl House) VS. Anne Boonchuy (Amphibia)

Agent (Penguinronpa) VS. Gary the Gadget Guy (Club Penguin)

Mordecai (Regular Show) VS. Blue-footed Booby (Real Life)

Wish Bear (Care Bears) VS. Grumpy Bear (Care Bears)

The ocean (Real Life) VS. Elsa (Frozen)

Cinderella (Cinderella) VS. Alice (Alice in Wonderland)

Doc Hudson (Cars) VS. Sally Carrera (Cars)

Mudkip (Pokémon) VS. Squirtle (Pokémon)

Bracket 3:

Marth (Fire Emblem) VS. Lucina (Fire Emblem)

Chrom (Fire Emblem) VS. Dimitri (Fire Emblem)

Donald Duck (Disney) VS. Dewey Duck (Ducktales)

Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog) VS. Leonardo (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Sans (Undertale) VS. Queen (Deltarune)

Dipper Pines (Gravity Falls) VS. Finn the Human (Adventure Time)

Gumball Watterson (The Amazing World of Gumball) VS. Perry the Platypus (Phineas and Ferb)

Squidward Tentacles (SpongeBob Squarepants) VS. Inkling Boy (Splatoon)

Bubbles Utonium (Powerpuff Girls) VS. Bloo (Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends)

Logan Sanders (Sanders Sides) VS. Patton Sanders (Sanders Sides)

Jay Walker (Ninjago) VS. Nya (Ninjago)

Tom (Eddsworld) VS. Thomas the Tank Engine (Thomas and Friends)

Sokka (Avatar: The Last Airbender) VS. Katara (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Sapphire (Steven Universe) VS. Lapis Lazuli (Steven Universe)

Nightwing (DC Comics) VS. Superman (DC Comics)

Wendy Darling (Peter Pan) VS. Dorothy Gale (The Wizard of Oz)

Bracket 4:

Craig Tucker (South Park) VS. Goombario (Paper Mario)

Hatsune Miku (Vocaloid) VS. Kaito (Vocaloid)

Michael J. Caboose (Red vs Blue) VS. Leonard Church (Red vs Blue)

John Egbert (Homestuck) VS. Vriska Serket (Homestuck)

James P. Sullivan (Monsters, Inc.) VS. The Genie (Aladdin)

Wheatley (Portal) VS. V1 (Ultrakill)

Frosta (She-Ra) VS. Mermista (She-Ra)

Falco Lombardi (Star Fox) VS. Blu (Rio)

R2-D2 (Star Wars) VS. Bo-Katan (Star Wars)

Mountain Dew Voltage VS. Blue Gushers

Pablo (The Backyardigans) VS. Tuxedo Sam (Sanrio)

Crackle (Rice Krispies) VS. Blueberry Muffin (Strawberry Shortcake)

Blue (Pokémon) VS. Piplup (Pokémon)

Nightcrawler (X-Men) VS. Mystique (X-Men)

Sayaka Miki (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) VS. Tsumugi Shirogane (Danganronpa V3)

Shun Kaido (Saiki K.) VS. Teruhashi Kokomi (Saiki K.)

Bracket 5:

Soundwave (Transformers) VS. Optimus Prime (Transformers)

Frankie Stein (Monster High) VS. Lagoona Blue (Monster High)

Stitch (Lilo & Stitch) VS. Roadrunner (Looney Toons)

Merryweather (Sleeping Beauty) VS. Hades (Hercules)

Zazu (Lion King) VS. Benny the Bull (Dora the Explorer)

Samus (Metroid) VS. Shovel Knight (Shovel Knight)

Toy Bonnie (Five Nights at Freddy’s) VS. Spheal (Pokémon)

Lucy van Pelt (Peanuts) VS. Numbuh 2 (Codename: Kids Next Door)

Nebula (Marvel) VS. Steve (Minecraft)

Blue Alien (I’m Blue by Eiffel 65) VS. Shiver (Splatoon 3)

Barney Calhoun (Half-Life) VS. Blue Beetle (DC Comics)

Vivi Yukino (Mystery Skulls Animated) VS. Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4)

Ciel Soleil (RWBY) VS. Bloom (Winx Club)

Jack Harkness (Doctor Who) VS. Spock (Star Trek)

Gwen (Total Drama) VS. Rosalina (Super Mario)

Mugman (Cuphead) VS. Sea Fairy Cookie (Cookie Run)

Bracket 6:

Teddy (Bob’s Burgers) VS. Blue M&M (M&M’s)

Sailor Mercury (Sailor Moon) VS. Silvermist (Disney Fairies)

Bibble (Barbie) VS. Sylvie (Wander Over Yonder)

Simon Seville (Alvin and the Chipmunks) VS. Dory (Finding Nemo)

Tsunami (Wings of Fire) VS. Bluestar (Warrior Cats)

Rainbow Dash (My Little Pony) VS. Metal Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Beauregard Lionett (Critical Role) VS. Jester Lavorre (Critical Role)

Veronica Sawyer (Heathers) VS. Smurfette (The Smurfs)

Undine Wells (Sleepless Domain) VS. Idia Shroud (Twisted Wonderland)

Lan Wangji (The Untamed) VS. Korra (Legend of Korra)

Pokotho (Hatchetfield) VS. Langa (Sk8 the Infinity)

B.O.B. (Monsters vs Aliens) VS. Vergil (Devil May Cry)

Vault Boy (Fallout) VS. Jake Sully (Avatar)

Phantasma (Scooby-Doo) VS. Jack Frost (Rise of the Guardians)

Tutter (Bear and the Big Blue House) VS. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (Disney)

Spy (Team Fortress 2) VS. Baljeet Tjinder (Phineas and Ferb)

As stated previously, the first round of polls, which will be Bracket 1 Round 1, will begin on March 30, at approximately 4:00 PM EST. See you then!

[lavendertownsghost]

RvB Restoration incoherent liveblog, then more coherent thoughts at the end

spoilers of course

Kai!!! God I hope she's in more than one scene

Why do I feel like something's up with Wash?

Wait when did they get Sheila back??

Hey they actually mentioned O'mally and how Doc perceived that

Like how they kept Grif being absolutely done with everything like in season 15

Simmons stop being mean to your boyfriend

I just realized that Epsilon's armor is from a different game than the others

Oohhh wow the Great Destroyer prophecy is actually relevant

wait how is Felix part of the Meta 2.0? I thought they just couldn't get Elijah Wood back for Sigma and that's the orange AI talking to Delta, but it's actually a version of Felix??

Yep, totally expected the Reds to nope out xD

OK that's totally Sigma with a different voice actor (Miles?). Or was Epsilon was implying that Felix and Sigma merged somehow.

This is also a real good look into how Maine was tortured

Tucker noooooo :(

Wash go save your boyfriend

Also wait why is Wash in a hospital again? he was fine at the end of season 13. Unless this is a hallucination and he had a mental break

Surprised Grif went along with this

479er!!!! My girl!

Also did Sarge forget for like the 3rd time that the Red vs Blue fight was fake?

Ahhh yes, the classic Sarge plan of 'Kill Grif'

Love how they glossed over the actual fight at the end of season 13

Oh god the zoom class flashbacks

WAIT WHAT

oh shit that's Tucker in the armor

hey you know what would be real fucked? if Junior shows up

oh wow didn't expect the Reds to straight up leave Caboose to die

wait Sarge don't do a heroic sacrifice

hell yeah Sarge badass moment!

oh no Sarge in front of that door

fuck, if anyone from Blood Gulch was going to die it would be Sarge

aww Sarge finally saying he's proud of Simmons legitimately has me tearing up

People are going to say that Sarge being nice to Grif is out of character, but honestly I think it fits

why do I think Doc is a hallucination of Wash's?

oh wow Simmons

Grimmons moment? Run away with me, just the two of us.

aww Grif, choosing to stay of his own volition

So they're retconing Private Jimmy again? Church was in a robot for Blood Gulch?

Church gets a body again?

aww memories :) someone better draw fanart of Caboose, Grif, and Simmons and reminiscing around a campfire

Where is Carolina in all this?

I'm wondering if this is to bring Tex back instead of Church?

oof Simmons' robo arm

TEX???

Simmons badass moment

hey wait Simmons better not die

Car moment!

FUCK YES TEX

also is Wash just unconscious somewhere?

oh there he is

ooohhh he's calling Carolina with he beacon?

oh shit are we going to get a Tex and Carolina team up!

yeah Carolina!!!!!

wait Grif and Simmons don't know she's Allison's kid xD

mother daughter team up for the ages

you know, if Tucker was still conscious in there he would absolutely make a joke about getting double teamed by two badass ladies

You know, I don't think Tucker is surviving this

Oh fuck yeah Tex!

wait what how can she use the sword?

oohhh Tucker was still holding it

Theta baby boy :(

awww Tex and Church are finally together

now someone get Tucker to a hospital

I feel like the best plan would be destroying it- oh there it goes

oh Doc is totally a hallucination

oh Doc is dead :(

North??

oh it's all the Freelancers :(

Yeah I can definitely see that conversation between Wash and Carolina as either romantic or platonic, everyone wins there

is One from season 18? I don't recognize her

oh the shot of them on top of the base :(

Grif goes home... alone :(

aww the credits with everyone's faces. that last shot of the four of the OG RoosterTeeth crew:(((

I think that was a good end. I wish Wash would have actually talked to Tucker, and I'm sad we didn't see Donut and no canon grimmons but that was a long shot. I wish there was a bit more of Tucker as himself, but he's been the main character for a while so it was nice to focus on the others. the actual ending after the fight did feel a little rushed, I would have liked a bit more of Blue team recovering. also is it now just Simmons and Lopez vs Caboose, Tucker, Wash, and Carolina, or are the Freelancers going to leave?

I'm making a separate Grimmons post

All in all I liked it :) I think the most important thing was the everyone was in character. I know people are going to nitpick it and tear it apart, but it honestly could have been way worse.

Bow Chicka Bye Now

[501st-rexster]

Can't stop thinking about a Red vs Blue Clone Wars crossover.

I've been watching both shows constantly and I just keep thinking about how many of the characters are actually fairly similar in their either strict personality or absolute dumbassery or just plain similar.

Captain Rex and Agent Washington would be GREAT FRIENDS. Like, BEST BUDS. Because they both follow the rules but won't hesitate to tweak or bend them to finish the mission. Well trained badasses who'll always win a fight. They are also the dads of their squads and will die for their men without a second thought. Also, they have really annoying older siblings. Spend their days talking about how much they simultaneously love and want to kill their men.

Fives, Jesse, Kix, and Lavernius Tucker would be the "yo, let's go get some girls" gang. They're playboys. But despite putting on that "I'm too cool" persona, they're actually great soldiers.

Hardcase + Caboose = Amazing disaster duo. They radiate chaos. They're funny, they're loveable, they can be dumb but when it comes down to it somehow they'll save everyone. They are the very first ones questioned if something blows up.

Dogma and Simmons. They're kiss assess. Rules are life. Their CO is their god.

I feel very similar energies between Wolffe/Fox and Leonard Church/Epsilon. They both pretend to hate everyone, they are SO DONE WITH LIFE, everyone is amazed they haven't keeled over from an aneurysm by now, but deep down they are as loyal as can be and will do anything for their friends. But they still say "fuck you" to everyone. They're the hate gang. Boil also falls into this category.

Commander Cody and Agent Carolina. They're badasses, they're unstoppable, they're both masters of martial arts, they're both the best in their league. And they both value their friends above everything else. They also have very little patience for shenanigans. And exactly like Cody and Rex, Carolina is fiercely protective of her "little brother" Washington, no matter how dumb he can be sometimes. Constantly ask each other "want to switch little siblings?"

Cutup gives me some Grif vibes. Total sass master, likes to undermine authority, enjoys bothering their teammates (in this case, Echo and Simmons). They come up with new ways to torture their friends on a daily basis while eating all the snacks they can find.

Fox and Sarge. Both gruff and regimented leaders. Very set in their ways. Love to yell at people.

Kix and Doc. Medics. Have to deal with the bullshit everyone gives them and their never ending stupidity. Still love their teammates (though Doc is a bit more hesitant). Constantly vent to each other about their patients.

Waxer and Donut are the adorable innocent boys who put flowers in each other's hair. Tup is adopted by them both and they braid his hair together.

I just can't get it out of my head how much a crossover would be incredibly interesting. And amusing.

If you've never watched Rex vs Blue, you're missing out. It's free on YouTube, there's a ton of seasons of nonstop shenanigans, and it's absolutely amazing. Oh, and it's based off the video game Halo but in the most comical way possible.

This ends my TED talk.

[dgknightblue]

I feel like Simmons should viciously defend Caboose by cussing someone out in his Irish accent. Just something I think about.

He digs deep.

Then turns a round to give Caboose a present he thought he’d like (a big unicorn plush) and chocolate chip cookies he baked.

Caboose gives him a big hug before lifting him up and taking him to blue base.

“Help! I’m being kidnapped!”

“Slumber party!”

“But I don’t have any goat blood for the ritualistic sacrifice!”

“We’re not having a girls slumber party, we don’t have to do that.”

“But that’s the best part… I like feeding Lucilia….”

“Oh! I know her! Jamie talks about her some times… well complain about her.”

“We should set up a play date for them!”

“That’s a great idea! But where are we going to get a whole cow and a bouquet of Wolves vein?”

“I’ll think of something.”

Then everyone just watches them talk as Caboose carry’s him away. Like it’s normal.

[smutspeakacademy]

Mukuro decides she finally steps up to her sis!... except said sis had YET ANOTHER effortless muscle brain and curves growth spurt~ nature has favorites, and junko is a fucking godess~... so will mukuro win~.... or will her futa dick be CRUSHED in junko's holes making her cum until exhaustion~

Lewd content lies ahead!😈 If you don't want to see that just keep scrolling!

Content Warning: Futanari/Shemale

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*CLAP* *CLAP* *CLAP*

"Go ahead peasant! Tell them where your devious plan to overthrow your queen led you!" Junko demanded in her royal queen personality, as she pinned her hung sister on her back with her legs in the air.

"J-Junko! I'm sorry I tried to—F-Fuck!" Mukuro cursed as her thick fuck-stick was completely dominated by her sister's ridiculously fat ass-cheeks. The fashionista's heavenly backside echoed out claps of pure pleasure as she worked it up and down her sister's large shaft.

As you can see, Mukuro's plan to step up to her sister didn't quite go as she expected. The soldier knew that her sister was obsessed with sex just as much as she was with despair. So, Mukuro planned to beat her at her own game and turn Junko into a begging whore. She figured that it would be possible considering that her girl-dick was much larger than any other cock she had seen. However, any hope that Mukuro had of this plan working was swiftly stomped on as she laid eyes on her sister.

'I c-can't believe...she h-had...another growth spurt! This is s-so unfair!' The soldier thought in disbelief as she looked at the goddess towering over her. Junko was now without a doubt taller than Mukuro. This along with a pair of tits that were even bigger than before and a behind that now outranked her sister's, created what just might be the Ultimate Sexual Goddess.

"I must punish your treason by milking these filthy balls of yours dry!~" Junko laughed royally. Mukuro just groaned as her sister expertly absorbed her cock with her grand caboose.

"Aww, what's wrong Muku?~ you feelin' tired?" The Goddess of despair asked mock-sweetly as she switched to her cutesy persona.

"N-No! I c-can do this all d-day!" The soldier stuttered out as she tried her best seem confident. Junko then switched to her informant/librarian personality.

"Is that so? That's good to know, because upon measuring the length and volume of your phallus and testicles, I was able to determine that it will take precisely TEN more hours until you are finished ejaculating all of your semen." Mukuro's eyes widened in horror as she took in what her sister just told her.

"W-Wait I—" Mukuro tried to protest to no avail as she felt Junko start to jump up and down her massive cock even harder and faster than before! Eventually reaching speeds that the soldier didn't know were possible.

*CLAP**CLAP**CLAP**CLAP**CLAP**CLAP**CLAP* *CLAP**CLAP**CLAP**CLAP**CLAP**CLAP**CLAP*

"OOOOH, JUUUUNKOOOO!!~❤"

[theosphobia]

david "im rusty" washington playing guitar/singing to help caboose sleep (specifically thinking of best girl by trocadero). After boose falls asleep wash rubs the back of his hand (caboose sleeps like a plank ime) and caboose grabs ahold of his hand so wash sits next to the cot until he eventually lets go. (sometimes wash'll end up sleeping at the edge of the bed and inevitably gets dragged in and used as a teddy bear)

[suesimming]

Dawn Of The Simfected: Meet The Neighbours

(3)

You can create your own Sims or add these ones to your game. They'll all play a part in the challenge. Find them under suesimming in the gallery

The Partner

You've always liked your neighbour Dizzy. She's odd but sweet and always takes care of everyone in your building. When the virus hits, you two decide to team up and what you learn about her really surprises you. First, she's a very country Sims and can clean and cook fish like you've never seen. Second, she's packing and thank goodness because the neighbours seem to want to snack on you. Third, she's hot. She's the prefect survival partner.

The Herbalist

While hiding in the woods waiting for the worst of the R8-GE virus to pass, you meet Jayla. She knows everything about plants and how to use them to heal. When someone in camp falls deadly ill, Jayla steps in and saves them. When winter starts to draw near, you know you have to move your group to lower ground to avoid the worst of the snow and Jayla agrees to go with.

The Rooftop Camp

At The Caboose you can get warm coffee, a cold brew and whatever Bill is cooking up. He has a big heart, a great sense of humour and nothing scares him. Not even Sims that want him on the menu. He sets up camp on the roof of his building and provides a landing spot for Sims fleeing the city

The Kid

One night you meet this little runt, running from a bunch of hooligans. You feel sorry for the kid but the virus is everywhere and you know by taking her in you are exposing not only yourself but the whole group and it's a extra mouth to feed. On the other hand, you can't let the poor kid fight this thing on her own but then again, she's made it this far so she might be useful.

The Del Sol Gang

The Nomads are a feral tribe of Sims that run Del Sol. Made up of four classes: Chiefsblood that rule the tribe with an iron bloody fist, Scavs that provide for the tribe, Enders that act as enforces/soldiers and Worklings. If you cross paths with Nomads, you better run. They'll take everything you have and either make you a workling or end you. The most feared Sims in Del Sol Valley, even worse than the dead.

The Sulani Rescue Team

When R8-GE hit, Tess was just a seaplane pilot flying tourist into Sulani & Ed was slinging drinks at The Sand Bar. Now Ed does supply runs at night with two of the dead to help carry the goodies he finds, he found by feeding them plasma fruit & plasma packs he can stop them from attacking him. Tess flies supplies out to other communities like those in Henford, Chestnut and Bridleton. She also goes on rescue missions with Ed to save Sims trapped by the dead.

The Big Guns

The Oasis Springs base has held up well with such a small force to defend it. They've kept most of the herds out of Oasis and raiders know to keep well away. The time has come to train those left after R8-GE and take back Simnation. Colonel Gregory won't settle for anything but the best of the best as she knows you'll have to go into the deadlands aka Strangerville to save Simkind and that won't be for the weak.

The Ranch

This family lost many friends to the R8-GE virus. They've worked the land on Yellowrock for generations and when Sims found their way to the ranch, the family knew it was time to build a new community on the land they knew so well. Who needs cars when you have horses right? And plenty of crops to feed everyone. Heins finds himself the unlikely mayor of this new little town.

The Manor

When the R8-GE virus hit, Holden didn't wait around to see what happens. He put a fence around his farm, secured his animals and got the manor ready to receive more Sims. He had Dr. Nostrum move in and build a clinic. His farm soon turned into a small town, a safe haven and a place to not just survive but thrive. He hopes to create a future for his little girls even if the world has gone to hell.

The Harbour

When the world was taken over by the R8-GE virus, no one was left to look after the animals. Fisherman Herbert and Vet Frances are working around the clock to save not only pets but their owners. Brindleton has become a safe harbor for all. The docks are busy day and night with Sims arriving, buying food and trading items. Frances finds herself in the role of mayor since the old went ran off into the woods when Sims started to turn. She's turned the vet clinic into a clinic for Sims too, although she doesn't really know how to treat Sims. So say "moo"...oh dear, we mean "aaah".

Your New Best Friend

You go to check on your downstairs neighbour, a army vet that you think might have an idea about how bad this virus could be. Sadly, you find a note asking someone to please take care of Soldier. You can hear movement in the next room but you're pretty sure whatever it is, is no longer your neighbour. You take Soldier, close the door and tape a note to it "Do not enter. Dead inside"

And those are your neighbours

[ryan-ry]

A Girl, A Boy, and A Romance

A romance between Gilbert Blythe and you (Clara Schuyler)

HELLO!

I was trying to find some good Gilbert x reader fan fics and I couldn't find any to my preference (I'm just really picky) so I decided to write one. I want this to be an on going thing but tbh I probably won't be consistent in writing so sorry about that. (I'm also writing this on Wattpad, so if you wanna read the actual thing it's there as well, I'm not changing anything) I will be making the story up as I go so there might be some story line gaps, but I'll try my best for that to not happen. It will just be following Clara's life, I don't have an endpoint in mind, but that'll come as I write! Anyhoo, I hope you enjoy! 

WARNINGS: blood, mentions of mental illness, and (maybe) some smut (we shall see)

CHARACTERS:

I'm not going to add a face claim for Clara (aka you, aka the main character) but I will be writing her as a girl with white skin, brown hair, and green eyes, cause that's how I picture her. Feel free to imagine her how you want. :)

GILBERT BLYTHE

(love interest, childhood friend)

DIANA BARRY

(best friend, childhood friend)

ANNE CUTHBERT

(best friend)

COLE MACKENZIE

(best friend)

RUBY GILLIS

(best friend, childhood friend)

MARIANNE SCHUYLER

(mom)

RICHARD SCHUYLER

(dad)

JAMES SCHUYLER

(older brother)

GRACE SCHUYLER

(little sister)

Obviously there are going to be more characters but these are the main ones! Again I'll leave Clara's character up to you! 

PROLOGUE

"Promise me you'll write," she looks at the boy.

"Promise," he smiles, pulling her into a hug.

"I'm going to miss, you," she says, her voice muffled by his coat.

"Me too," he responds.

They pull away at the sound of the train whistle. The boy hurries over to the door of the train. He turns around briefly, smiling at her, then finds a seat. 

He says something to his dad before waving at her through the window. The train lurches and begins to roll away from the station. 

She watches the train until its caboose is out of sight. 

CHAPTER 01

"I'm going to school now!" I yell from kitchen, books and lunch in hand. "Wait for your sister please, Clara," mother says, coming in from the sitting room. "Why can't James walk with her?" I ask. "He's already left dear," "He said he'd wait," I mutter to myself, rolling my eyes, "fine I'll take her with me, but he has to take her sometimes this year as well." "Don't worry, I'll talk to him," she cups my cheek, kissing my forehead, "Grace is in her room." "Ok," I hurry down the hall to my little sisters room, "Grace, come on, we're going to be late."

She sits on the floor, doll in hand, "Already?" she complains. "Yes, now come on," I walk in, grabbing her stuff, "and leave the doll at home." "But-" "No, Grace," I cut her off, shifting our school stuff to one arm and grabbing her hand, "let's go." I pull her with me, down the hall and out the door, "goodbye!" I yell as we go. "Have fun! And, Clara, please help your sister find her way around, it's her first year!" "Yes, mother," I say before closing the door. 

Grace and I walk down the path, her hand in mine. "Now, I'm going to be meeting up with my friends and I'm going to be walking to school with them, today you can make friends so that you can do the same," I tell her. "Ok," is all Grace responds. "Here's your stuff," I hand her her chalk and board, and the small book. 

We walk in silence. I breathe in the fresh morning air and think about what the day would bring. It was the first day of school and I would be in my 9th year. This meant that my friends and I would get to move to the other room of the school house. We'd have a new teacher and new peers. It also meant new boys. We had all talked over this topic multiple times, each one of us blushing and giggling in excitement. Sure, we had had boys in the younger room, but they were all immature and not to our 'womanly' liking.  We had all decided to curl our hair the night before our first day, and had all pleaded our mothers for a bit of rose colored powder for our cheeks. We only got approval for the hair. 

"Clara!" I heard someone shout from ahead of Grace and I. I saw a girl running towards us, "DIANA!" I yell. I ran to her, leaving Grace behind me. It had been 2 days since Diana and I seen each other, but we tended to be a bit dramatic about our greetings.

"Oh it feels like it's been forever since we've seen each other," Diana says, out of breathe from running. "Simply too long," I say, giggling. She pulls me into a hug. 

"So," I say pulling away, "how does it feel to be in your 9th year of school?" "It feels so womanly," she says, sighing dreamily. "Doesn't it," I agree. 

I look behind me at my little sister, "Come on Grace, we're going to keep going." She looks up from playing with a leaf on the ground, "coming," 

Diana and I walk arm in arm, talking about the excitements of the upcoming day.  As we walk we are joined by Anne. 

"Oh isn't it simply lovely! The morning, I mean," she says, grinning, "the way the birds sing and the fog from the night that hugs ground?"  Diana and I giggle. "Yes it is quite beautiful, Anne," I agree. "Quite," Diana chimes. "Quite," Grace says from behind us.  We all burst out laughing. Grace laughs, though I'm sure she doesn't know why she's laughing.

We make it to the school house, and everything becomes real. This year, instead of walking behind the building to get to class, we would be walking in through the front. Instead of learning simple things like adding and subtracting, we'd be learning how to multiply and divide. Instead of silly, childish, boys, we'd be learning with mature, evolved boys. It all made my head spin. 

"look, there's Ruby and Cole!" Anne says, "hey!" We walk over to the two, grins spreading on our faces. "Can you believe it?" Ruby says excitedly, "We're going to be with the older students... older boys!" she giggles.  "Ugh, I don't care about the boys, I'm excited for the new books we're going to read, I'm sure they will be simply lavish," Anne says, grinning. "I told you guys already, there's literally nothing different or special about the older side of the school house," Cole says, rolling his eyes, laughing. He was a year older than us, so he had already spent a year with the older students.  "I don't believe a word of that, Cole," I respond, "I think you're just a guy, so you wouldn't understand." "Believe what you will" he says, shrugging. "Come on guys, let's go in," Diana says excitedly, "wouldn't want to be late on our first day." "I have to take Grace over to the younger room real quick, will you guys wait for me?" I ask. "Yes, of course," Diana says, "be quick though, I want to choose good seats."

I quickly take Grace over to her school room. "Ok, go in through there, James will take you home after school, ok?" "Ok..." she says, glancing at the door, "I'm scared Clara," she doesn't let go of my hand. "You'll be fine," I say reassuringly, "It's fun and you'll make many friends, I'm sure of it, now go before the lessons begin," I usher her to the door.  She reluctantly walks up the steps. As soon as she's through the door, I hurry back to my friends.

"Ok, let's go," I say, coming up the girls and Cole. "Oh boy," remarks Ruby.  "Come on," Diana says softly, "It'll be exciting." Ruby, closes her eyes and tilts her chin up, "Ok, I'm ready."

We all walk up the steps of the school house and enter a small coat room, hats of boys and girls hanging on the hooks and lunches sitting on the bench. We hang our own hats neatly, placing our tins beside the others. 

We exchange grins before walking into the room. As I enter, I count up 8 boys in total, not including the ones that would join after harvest season. They all look up as we walk in, laughing and smirking at each other.

 I look down and brush my hands on my dress, smoothing out the creases. I fold my hands over my books and look up. As my eyes raise, one of the boys turns around. The color drains from my face. All the silly thoughts of boys leave my mind, leaving only one to occupy it. 

"Gilbert." "Hello, Clara."

CHAPTER 02

"W-what are you doing back? I thought you were supposed to be gone for 4 years not 3." I place my books on a table next to me so as not to drop everything in shock. "Not happy to see me?" he asks with a grin. "No, no, that's not what I..." I trail off, looking at him. He had grown. In 3 years he had become much taller, and his features were more defined, his hair had become darker and curlier, and he no longer wore the childish shorts and high stockings. He wore pants with a button down shirt and light vest. I was shocked at how mature he looked. He had always been older for his age but somehow he had grown into the look. 

"Clara," Ruby says, coming from behind me, "We should pick our seats." I clear my throat, "Uh- yes. Yes, we should," I pick up my stuff from the table next to me, "it's good to see you again Gilbert," I say, smiling weakly before following Ruby. "Yeah, you too," he responds slowly. 

Even though I had been longing for the day of his return, I was not prepared for him to come home yet. It had shocked me, more than I thought it would.

Gilbert had left to travel with his dad whom was terminally sick. I remember the day he told me he was leaving. I had cried. A lot. He had been my best friend since as long as I could remember, his dad was friends with my parents and we hung out more than I could've counted. So when he told me he was leaving, I was devastated. Sure, I had other friends, Ruby and Diana, but he was my closest friend, my kindred spirit as Anne would describe it. 

As I sat down beside Ruby, I couldn't help but look across the room to Gilbert who was talking with the other guys. He truly had grown up. 

"Right Clara?" Ruby says, interrupting my thoughts. "Sorry," I respond, pulling my eyes from Gilbert to my friend, "I didn't catch what you said."  "Oh, I was saying how nice these seats are, right near the front so we can see, but behind of Anne and Diana so we can talk easily," she grins.  "Yes, they are nice," I say meekly. His return was affecting me more than it should have. "Are you alright, Clara?" Anne asks from in front of me. "Yes, just, nervous for the first day," I say, plastering a smile on my face. "Can you believe Gilbert's back?" Diana asks. "I thought he said he was going to be gone for 4 years not 3," Ruby replies. "Wait, who's Gilbert?" Anne asks, she had come to Avonlea only a year ago so she didn't know who he was.  "Clara's childhood best friend who left 3 years ago to travel with his sick father," Diana answers Anne's question.  "Oh, I see," Anne says. 

"Quiet children, we are going to begin," interrupts a man, walking in from a room behind the front desk. The chatter of students stop abruptly. 

"We have some new students, could you all please stand and introduce yourselves. You," he points to Diana, "will start."

Diana stands, "hello, I am Diana Barry." Anne, "Hi, I am Anne, with an E, Shirley Cuthbert." Ruby, "Hello, I am Ruby Gillis." I stand, "I'm Clara Schuyler." The next few girls stand followed by a couple guys. They had all, like my friends and I, come from the younger classroom.

"Thank you everyone, and Gilbert would you like to introduce yourself since you've been gone for quite some time?" says our teacher. "Sure," he stands, "hello, I am Gilbert Blythe, I'm happy to be back," my eyes follow him as he sits back down, he meets my gaze, smiling softly. I don't know why but I look away, flustered.

'He's your child hood friend Clara, you've been longing for his return.' 

So then why did it feel different now that he was back. 

"Thank you Gilbert. And I am Mr.Phillips, your teacher, as you all know. Today we will begin with..." I look over at Gilbert. He was truly back. 

I had always thought I'd be at the train station, waiting for him, ready to hug him as soon as he stepped of the train. I had imagined that we'd go home and celebrate his arrival with our families, him and his father retelling their traveling experience. I had imagined he'd tell me of all the interesting books he'd read and the people he'd met. I had imagined everything would go back to normal when he came home, everything settling into its normal pace again. 

Not once had I imagined that I'd feel confused at his return. 

The first half of the school day went by quickly. We were taught the basics of multiplication and were introduced to a new book. Before I knew it, it was lunch. 

"Ok, you all have 45 minutes," Mr.Phillips announced.

Everyone quickly got up and grabbed their lunch pails, heading outside. The girls, Cole, and I decided to sit inside, pushing desks together to form a circle. I sat next to Anne and Diana.

"Oh my gosh you guys... Marcus." Ruby says, her eyes glittering with hopeless love.  We all roll our eyes playfully. It was only a matter of time before Ruby would find a guy she could infatuate herself with. "Ruby, you haven't even talked to him," says Anne. "Yes, but, he is so dreamy," she sighs, smiling, resting her chin on her hands. "Oh, I have to go get my milk," I say, "should I get your guys's as well?" I ask, standing. We always put our bottles of milk in the stream next to the school to keep them cold.  "Oh, yes, thank you Clara," Diana says.

 I walk out of the classroom and out to the stream at the side of the building. As I reach down, I hear footsteps approaching. I stand, turning, expecting one of the girls. 

"Oh, hi," I say when I'm met by Gilbert. "Hi, how are you? It's been quite some time," he says. "Yes it has. I'm doing fine, you?" "Well, I'm fine but my dad's not doing too well." Immediately my heart aches for him. I resist the old urge to hug him, for fear it would be awkward.  "I'm so sorry, Gilbert." "It's alright, it was expected." he says, putting his hands in his pockets. "How was your traveling" I ask. Before Gilbert can respond a ball comes flying at me. I quickly duck, the ball nearly hitting me. My hands hit the ground, a sharp pain exploding in my wrist. 

"Clara!" Gilbert exclaims, crouching down and grabbing my arm, "are you ok?" he asks, helping me up.  I rub my wrist, "yeah, I'm fine," my heart beats from the near hit.  "Sorry sis," my brother says, a few feet away.  I glare at him. "I said sorry," he backs away, shrugging.  "Watch your aim next time, James," Gilbert says, throwing the ball back to my brother.  "Right," he says, catching the ball. 

"Here, let me get some of the bottles for you," Gilbert says, returning his attention to me. He crouches down grabbing three bottles, he hands two to me.  "Oh, you don't have to," I say. "Oh, don't worry about it," he says, grinning.  "Thank you," I smile.

We walk back into the school. 

"I hope we have time to catch up soon," Gilbert says as we enter the building, "I'd enjoy recounting my travels with you," he smiles down at me. 

"I'd like that very much," I reply, a smile of my own plastered across my face. 

"Oh there you are," Cole says, "we were beginning to worry about you." "I was nearly hit by a ball," I say, "sorry I took so long." "Oh my, are you ok?" Diana asks me. "She ducked in time, luckily," Gilbert responds, placing the milk he was holding on one of the desks.  "Oh, well it was nice of you to carry in our drinks," says Ruby softly, "very romantic," she smiles. Gilbert rubs the back of his head, "the least I could do," he turns to me, "I gotta eat my own lunch but, it was nice to talk to you again." "Yes, and, thank you," I motion to the jars. "Of course, my pleasure" he smiles, turning back to the group, "enjoy your lunch ladies, Cole," he nods his head, before walking out, his eyes finding mine once more. 

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{Some pics for reference}

-Gilberts outfit- (also ik you can't see his pants in the pic, but I wanted the shirt and vest to be shown for  reference b/c it might be hard to imagine if you haven't seen the show, or if it's been a hot minute)

-The school room-

-Milk by the stream-

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A/N: I hope you enjoyed that chapterrrr! I want this to be kind of a slow burn so bear with me. I promise there'll be some little scenes, hopefully soon. I also just wanted to say that I am not writing this based on the time line of Anne with an E, so if something doesn't seem to be matching up, that's why. I will be writing in some similar events and scenes though! :) 

CHAPTER 03

After school, we walk back to my house, swapping thoughts on our first day back at school. 

"I didn't like the teacher much, he was very dull, and not very nice," says Anne. "I agree, he seemed very... what's the word," Diana starts. "Preoccupied?" Anne finishes, "Cause I thought so, he kept staring at Prissy. It was odd." "Well I thought all the boys were splendid," Ruby says, changing the subject.  "Ruby," I laugh, "you're such a romantic." "What!" she exclaims, "I can't help that when I see an attractive man... I swoon." "They are hardly men," Anne says.  "Well they're hardly boys," says Ruby, smiling into distance. We laugh as Ruby sways as she walks. She was the most romantic out of all of us, always eyeing guys and creating futures with them in her imagination.

We reach my house, chatting and planning what we wanted to do. 

"Hello girls! How was your first day of school?" my mother greets us as we walk in. "Oh delightful Mrs. Schuyler," Anne says. "I'm glad to hear that," my mom replies, "I think Mel has some cookies made in the kitchen if you girls want a snack." "I do love Mels cooking," says Diana.  After setting our books down we walk to the kitchen where my families cook has placed fresh cookies. The kitchen smells buttery and warm, causing us all to sigh in delight. "You girls are welcome to take as many as you want," Mel says, pulling another tray out of the oven.  "Thank you Mel," we all chime, each taking a cookie or two. We quickly head up to my room, mouths and hands full.

"So, Clara, how do you feel about Gilbert being back?" asks Ruby once we've finally settled down. "Well, I'm excited I guess, but.." I pause, "it feels weird for some reason, I can't quite place why." "Well he certainly has become more attractive," Diana says, wiping crumbs off her face. "Oh yes, he's very romantical," Ruby agrees. I smile at her use of Anne's big words.  "He does seem nice, he helped you bring the milk," says Anne. "Oh yes- that was very kind of him," Diana adds. "No... it's-it's.. I don't know... weird, we were close friends all our lives, I don't think I ever could see him like that," I say, picking at my fingers, "sure, maybe he's taller... darker... more gentalman..ly... but," I look up and see all three girls staring at me, "what?" They all grin, "what?!" I exclaim.  "Clara," Anne says. "-What" I say flatly.  "It's ok if you like him," Diana says smirking.  "It's very understandable," Ruby sighs dreamily. "Girls, I definitely don't like him, he's my friend," I state firmly, "I don't want our relationship to be anything else, we were perfect before, being friends, and we can be perfect again... being friends, and BESIDES, it was my first time seeing him in 3 years, of course it's going to be awkward," I smooth my dress and fold my hands in my lap.  They all exchange glances before changing the topic.  I stare at my folded hands as they talk about dresses and the upcoming town dance. I can't help but hope everything goes back to normal.

{Later that evening}

The girls had gone home and I was helping Mel set the table for supper when there was a knock on the door.  "I'll get it," I say loudly, placing the last fork. 

I open the door and it's none other than..

"Gilbert, hi." "Hello, Clara," he says, taking his hat off, "my father sent me over to invite your family to supper tomorrow." "Oh, how kind of him," I clear my throat, "come in while I grab mother."  "I couldn't intrude." "I insist," I say, opening the door for him. He steps inside, "wow, it certainly has been a while since I've stepped foot in your house." "It has hasn't it," I say, memories flooding my thoughts, "I'll grab mother quickly." "No rush," he says politely. I smile before walking briskly down the hall and to the parlor.

"Mother," I interrupt her stitching. She looks up, "yes, dear," "Gilbert is here." "Oh how lovely, I heard your father saying something about them being back in town."  "Well, he has invited us to supper tomorrow." "I believe that can be arranged, ask your father to make sure though, and tell Gilbert he may stay for supper if he likes." I nod, "thank you,"

I hurry back out to the entry, where Gilbert stands. "I must ask father, he's out at the stables, and mother said you can stay for supper if you wish." "I'm afraid I must decline the invite, but I'm happy to walk you to the stables."  "Oh-" "If you wish, of course." "I'd like that, you can tell me some of your travel stories," I smile as I grab my coat from a hook. 

He opens the door for me, and follows me out. 

"So tell me, Gilbert, which was your favorite place to visit," I say as we walk side by side.  "Well I did enjoy Paris, it is a gorgeous city, always awake no matter the time," I look up at him, he gazes off as if remembering the streets.  "That sounds lovely," I reply.  "It was, you would've loved it, flower shops at every corner," I'm shocked at his remembrance of my love for flowers.  "Tell me about you," he says, "what has kept you busy for the past three years?" he looks down at me. "Oh you know, school, socializing, endless hours of stitching," I say.  "Sounds..." "Dull? Yes it is, very much so." "I'll take you to Paris one day, you'll never have a dull moment there." his smile is soft under the dusk sky. I feel my stomach flop at the idea of traveling with Gilbert. This would've been a moment Ruby would've cut in saying, 'how romantic.' But no, 'stop it Clara, there's nothing romantic about going with your friend to Paris,' I had to stop associating the word 'romance' with Gilbert, it wasn't appropriate nor was it in any way a truthful association.

We walk in silence through the field, our arms brushing every so often. Crickets chirp and I hear a couple owls in the distance. The cool summer breeze sways the hem of my skirt and cools the slight flush on my cheeks. The grass brushes my ankles, though it isn't quite high enough to snag my dress, thankfully. And stars start to appear, one by one, lighting up the sky. This night was truly the definition of a midsummer nights dream. 

"I've missed you," he says, breaking the silence.  I reply after a heart beat of silence, "Me too,"   He smiles, almost solemnly, down at me, his eyes catching mine in a quick dance, flicking from nose, to mouth, and back to eyes, studying my face. I clear my throat and look down at me hands, picking at my fingers. 

We approach the barn, I see fathers light flickering from within. Gilbert and I enter the structure. Father looks up from pitching hay, "hullo Gilbert, I heard you and your pops had returned, what brings you two out here?" "My father has invited you all over to supper tomorrow night," Gilbert explains. "Mother told me to ask you if that's all right," I add. "Well of course it's all right with me darlin'," he smiles, "what time should we arrive?" he asks the boy next to me.  "I'm sure half past five should work." "Wonderful, looking forward to catching up with John," he returns to his pitching, "oh and Gilbert, would you mind makin' sure my daughter gets home safe? It's dark and I want to be sure she gets home in one piece." "Dad, I'll be fine, Gilbert needs to get home," I say, flushing. "No, it's all right, I've no reason to hurry home, I'll be happy to walk you back." "You sure?" I ask him. "Yes, I'm sure." he smiles down at me, "good night Mr.Schuyler." "Night son, tell your father hello for me." "Yes, of course."

As we walk I glance up at him, studying his face. He was so different yet, nothing had changed. He turns his head, catching my eyes with his own. A soft smile flirts on his lips. I look away, my face growing warm.

"You're different," he says. "Oh? How so?" I ask, staring at the ground moving below my feet. "I don't know. You've grown up I guess." I look at him, "well it has been three years, Gilbert," I smile.  "I suppose you're right," his laughter fills me with warmth and nostalgia. "You've grown too," I say. "You noticed?" he grins playfully. I gently shove him, "you know what I mean."

Things were beginning to feel normal again. 

We continue on to the edge of the field, sharing old jokes, until we reach the house. I walk up the front steps.

"Thank you Gilbert," I say from the top step. "I'm glad you're home in one piece." I laugh, "me too." We share a smile. "I will see you at school tomorrow," he says, taking a few steps back. "Yes, see you tomorrow."

He begins to walk away. 

"And Gilbert?" I say. He turns, "I'm glad you're home."

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FUN FACT: When Gilbert was traveling, he would always buy a flower or two in each city to remember Clara. With these flowers he would press them into a little book that he would someday give to her.  ( I saw someone do these little fact things at the end of each chapter and I thought it was cute:) )

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-Clara's bedroom- (I literally couldn't find a good picture so this was the closest one I could find to the one I imagined)

-Clara's fit-

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A/N: Anywayyys that's chapter thrreee. Things are starting to heat up! I just wanted to clarify that Clara is 15 and Gilbert is 16, just so you have an idea of time as you read and how they're growing. I'm also trying to make the slow burn slow but like kinda quick too, let me know thoughts!

CHAPTER 05

I arrived at school half an hour late. I hung my hat on a hook and placed my lunch tin on the bench before quietly walking in. Mr. Phillips was giving a lecture on punctuation, his back to the class as he wrote on the board. 

"Late are we Miss. Shuyler?" he says, not turning around.  'so much for being quiet' "I apologize Mr.Phillips, I had to go into town for a wrist injury," I explain, sitting down. "Well try not to let it happen again," he says, his tone condescending.

Ruby turns to me, "what happened?" she whispers. "Well, you know how James threw the ball at me yesterday?" Ruby nods, "when I caught my self I sprained my wrist," I show her the wrapped hand.  Her eyes widen, "that's horrible, I'm sorry." 

"If you are to come in late, Miss. Shuyler," he spits out my name,  "I expect you to not distract the students who care about their education," Mr. Phillips remarks. I shut my mouth and face the front, glancing at Ruby slightly. I flick my eyes over to the other side of the room to where Gilbert sits. As if sensing my gaze, he shifts, looking at me, smiling softly.  I wave shortly before turning my attention back to the front so as not to get in trouble again. 

Mr. Phillips continues his lecture until lunch. 

"Alright children, you have 45 minutes," he says, dismissing us. 

We quickly form our circle as from yesterday. Diana grabs our drinks this time, saving me from using my wrist too much.  "Gosh Mr. Phillips was so mean to you Clara," Ruby says once we all had become situated. "Yes, he was terribly dreadful," agrees Anne. I shrug, "Now I know not to come to school late." "Yes but, he shouldn't have treated you like that, calling you out in front of everyone," implies Cole. "I'm fine, honestly," I say.  "Hmm," says Diana.  I laugh, "seriously, it was nothing, if anything it's my wrist I'm worried about," I look at my wrapped hand. "Yes, what did the doctor say?" inquires Anne. "He said it's a minor sprain, nothing to worry about," I tell them. "Well that's good," Cole says, "I'm glad it isn't broken." "Me too, and I'm glad it isn't my writing hand."  "Mr. Phillips would've been especially mad about that," Ruby implies. We all giggle. 

Suddenly James walks in, coming over to our table.  "Can you take Grace home today? I want to go into town with some of the guys," he asks me. "Mom says I bring her to school and you take her home," I insist.  "Come on just this once, please," he pleads. "Fine, but you're taking her to and from school tomorrow," I say. "Yes, thank you," he says. He turns to the girls before he leaves, "Girls, Cole," he turns to Ruby who's next to me, "Ruby." I punch his arm, "stop it." He laughs before running back out to his friends.

I turn to Ruby once he's left, "sorry about him." I'm faced with a red faced girl, her smile bigger than her face. "Oh God, please no." "What, why? We could be sisters," Ruby says. She sighs, resting her chin on her hands.  I roll my eyes, laughing, "but he's so weird." "He's so cute," Ruby counters. I fake gag, and shove my brother from my thoughts.  "Off of THAT topic," I shake my head, rubbing my face, "what are you all wearing to the Town Dance on Friday?" I ask everyone. 

We continue to talk about the dance until the bell outside rings, calling us in from lunch. 

"Alright children," says Mr. Phillips, "time for some geometry."

{---}

The rest of the day flies by and soon Grace and I are walking home. 

"What did you learn today Grace?" I ask my sister. "We're starting to learn cursive," she says, swinging her lunch tin around. "Oh? Did you enjoy it?" "Not really, my hand hurt after." I laugh, "you'll get used to it."

After a short walk, we make it home. 

"Remember we're going to Gilbert's for dinner," I remind Grace before going up to my room. 

I place my school books on the table and walk over to my dresser, pulling out a soft pink dress. I change into it and look at myself in the mirror. I found my self subconsciously fixing my hair and smoothing my dress, trying to look presentable. I decided to put on a bow, a pink one to match the dress. When I was finished I looked at myself, feeling somewhat confident.  Since we didn't have to leave for another hour, I decided to read.  Sitting in my chair, feet tucked under me, I read for the next hour. 

After what felt like a short time later, my mother came into my room.  "Are you all dressed and ready dear?" I stand, closing my book, "Yes, I am." "Good, your father has the wagon ready out front, why don't you head on out while I grab James and Grace?"  "Alright," she kisses my forehead as I walk past her. 

Father smiles as I walk out, "Why, you look gorgeous, I love that color, is your mother getting the other two?" "Yes," he helps me into the wagon, "thank you." "So are you excited for Gilbert to be back?" he asks me. "Yes, I am." "I remember we couldn't separate you two when you were younger," he chuckles, "have you talked to him much since he's gotten back?" "Not really, only briefly at school and last night," I say. "Ah, well you'll be able to catch up with him tonight." "I hope so," I pick at my fingers, trying to keep my knee from bobbing up and down.

Finally the rest of my family comes out. "Ah here we are," says my father, helping my mother into the wagon. James helps Grace up, and takes a seat next to me on the back bench, placing her between us. "Well, I'm excited to see Gilbert and John again," says mother. "Me too!" exclaims Grace. "You were three when they left, how do you remember them," James asks Grace.  She shrugs.  I chuckle at her answer.  "Grace how has your first two days at school been?" father asks my sister as he starts the horses.  "Fun!" she says loudly. "Grace, don't yell," I scold her. "Fun," she says, softer. "How bout' you son? How's school been for you so far?"  "Boring," replies James, "I'm ready for this to be my last year."  "Have you started thinking about taking over the land when you finish school?" my mother inquires.  "Yeah, that's what I was hoping to do." "You don't want to go to college?" I ask him. "No, I'd rather farm and not have to study books all the time." "Hm." I look out of the wagon and at the ground rolling beneath us. 

The ride to the Blythe's wasn't long since we lived fairly close to them and soon we were rolling up to the front. Father got out and helped mother and I down while James grabbed Grace. Once father had tied up the horses we all walked up to the front door together. Father knocked and in a heart beat the door was opened by Gilbert.  "Hello, I'm glad you all could come," he says, opening the door wider so we can walk in.  "Clara," he greets me with a smile as I step in.  "Hello Gilbert," I say, smoothing my dress. 

"Ah there you are, my favorite Avonlea family, welcome!" says a warm voice. I turn and see Mr. Blythe, rolling up to us in his wheelchair.  "Hullo John, long time no see," father shakes Johns hand as the two friends reunite.  The two of them move to the parlor, their families following behind. 

"Gilbert, you have certainly grown into quite a handsome young man," my mother compliments as we walk. I flush at her comment, muttering under my breathe, "mom, is that really necessary?"  Gilbert laughs, "thank you Mrs. Schuyler."  "Yeah, quite handsome," says James playfully, walking behind us. "Very handsome," agrees Grace cheekily, holding James's hand.  "Grace," I exclaim.  "Thank you," Gilbert says, grinning down at Grace, "and you too have grown into a very nice young lady," he compliments. "Thank you Gilbert," Grace says shyly, leaning into James. I roll my eyes, "good Lord." Gilbert looks at me, "apparently I'm a handsome young man now," he jokes.  I put my face in my hands, sighing helplessly, fighting back laughter. 

We all sit in parlor talking with each other. John tells my father and James of the travels, mother plays with Grace, and Gilbert recounts more of his favorite travels to me.

"And the mountains, Clara, my god, they were huge," he says, a wide grin on his face. "I can only imagine." smiling at his excitement. "picture the biggest mountain you can think of," he says.  I close my eyes, "ok" "Now make it ten times bigger." My eyes shoot open, "you're joking." He grins, "nope." "Wow, that sounds beautiful." "It was," he says, "oh," his eyes light up, "I have something for you and your family, I'll be right back," he stands and walks to his room. 

I pick at my fingers as I wait for him, wondering what he had gotten. I prayed it wasn't something too extravagant.

He comes back into the room holding a flowered, porcelain, vase.

"Gilbert, oh my goodness, that is absolutely gorgeous," says my mother. "I thought of you guys the second I saw it." "It's true," John says, "he was determined to get it."  I smile to myself.  He hands the vase to mother and comes back to sit next to me.  "I thought you might like the flower design," he says quietly to me.  "It's gorgeous," I reply, "thank you." "Of course." 

After a half hour of chatting, Rose, the Blythe's cook, announces dinner and we all move to the dining table. 

"Wow, this looks fantastic," James says sitting down first.  "Thank you Rose," Gilbert says to their cook.  "My pleasure Mr. Blythe." As I take my seat, Gilbert pulls out my chair. I flush, "thank you," he had never done that before.  We all eat, talking and chatting. I help Grace with her plate while James and Gilbert catch up. 

Soon desert is being served. I lean back, my hands on my stomach, "I don't think I can eat anything else." "I can," says James. I roll my eyes as he reaches for the pie.

Gilbert suddenly leans over to my ear, "I want to show you something," he says. "Oh?" "Father may I be excused to show Clara something?" he asks. "Yes, you may." "Thank you," he turns, "Come with me," he stands and offers me his hand, pulling me up. He walks down the hall and I trail behind him reluctantly.

I follow him to his room. It had been a while since I'd been in it. There were no longer trains and soldiers scattered on the floor. In fact the entire room seemed to be in good order. "Wow, Gilbert, you finally clean up," I say playfully. "Yeah, I know right." he opens a drawer and pulls something out. He walks over to me. "Close your eyes," he instructs. "Ok.." I does as he says and he grabs my hands, cupping them with his own. I feel a cold metal touch my hand. 

"Ok, open." I open my eyes. A gold necklace with a small flower charm rests in the cradle of my hands. My eyes widen. 

"Gilbert, this is too much," I say, looking up at him. "Do you like it?" he asks.  "I love it," I smile and hold it up, "It's wonderful." "I'm glad you like it. It was screaming your name when I saw it." he tells me. "And which city is this from?" I ask, smiling.  "London," he says.  "Well, you should know that this is too much." "I disagree, it was made for you," he takes it from my hand and unhooks it.  I smile, "thank you."  He moves behind me, placing it around my neck gently. I feel the heat rising in my face as his hands brush aside my hair, clasping the hook. Had this been happening three years ago this would've felt normal. But now... this definitely did not feel normal. I flinch as the cold metal drops onto the back of my neck. I turn, and come face to face with the boy. I had assumed he had stepped back, but he hadn't. His face was inches from mine. I could feel his breath, soft on my forehead. We stood there in silence, his eyes flicking about my face, studying me. I could feel him lean towards me and I grew flustered.  "Gilbert I-" "Clara, father's hitching up the horses," James says, walking in.  I quickly step away from Gilbert, smoothing out the nonexistent wrinkles on my dress. I can tell Gilbert's brain is catching up with his body because he doesn't move, he stays staring at where I had been previously standing.  "Alright, tell mother I'll be out in a minute." "Kay'," James walks out and I find my breathing again.  "Thank you for the necklace, Gilbert," I say quickly. I pick at my fingers, "I should probably.." He straightens, finding his thoughts, "Yeah. Right. I'll see you out."

We walk out to the front in silence, both thinking about the previous interaction. Never had I felt this way around him, never had I thought of him like this, and never, ever, had I been thrilled by the thought of it happening again.  I stand at the door briefly, wondering if I should say something. "Thank you for coming over," Gilbert says, breaking the silence.  "Thank you for inviting us," I look up at his face, trying to read his emotions, "I'll see you tomorrow?" I ask. He nods, "Yes, tomorrow." I relax when smiles softly.

I walk down the steps and to the wagon where my family was waiting.  Mr. Blythe is sat in his wheel chair next to the wagon, talking with my father before we leave.  "Thank you for having us," I tell him, "the dinner was wonderful." "Our pleasure, I'm sure you and Gilbert had fun talking again, he is so fond of you," he smiles, winking quickly. I wondered if I had seen a wink at all.  James helps me up into the wagon.  "Alright John, I hope to see you and Gilbert soon," father says, grabbing the reins, "and thank you again for dinner." "No worries, good to see you all again. Ya'll get home safe." "Thank you," says mother as the wagon lurches forward.  I look back up at the Blythe home, Gilbert's silhouette in the doorway, watching as we leave. 

I ride the way home in silence, nodding every so often to Grace's comments. I mainly think about the nights events. My hand trails up to my chest, gently touching the piece of jewelry hanging from my neck. I hold on to it until we get home. 

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-Kinda the vibe I was going for for Clara's dress-

-the necklace Gilbert gives Clara-

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A/N: Okkk things are heating uuuuup. Sorry for a bit of a longer chapter. And y'all, I'm kinda embarrassed b/c tell me why I'm just now figuring out that Gilbert and his dad only traveled to Alberta.... I feel so dumb lol. Anyways, just for the plot we're going to pretend he traveled to a bunch of cities b/c my lazy ass doesn't want to go back and change things :) Also, should I create chapter titles, I feel like that might be better than ch, "1,2,3,4,etc" lemme know <3

[aajjks]

mommy issues!JK

nara scoffs “oh, please jungkook. you almost make it too easy for me to ruin your life. but before you leave, get it through your thick brain that i’ve got millions of ways to ruin not only your life but the people around you. alina, eunwoo, your son’s, or even y/n’s”

the look on jungkook’s face is priceless. has she no shame? no. none whatsoever.

“finish this paperwork for me like a good boy. i’ll let you know when the charity event is. bye koo bear~”

“OKAY CLASS, LINE UP!!!!” you shout and all 15 of your students begin to run towards you.

“i want to be the line leader!”

“no, i wanna be the line leader”

“can i be caboose, ms. y/n?”

“class~” you groan. “i have already assigned my line leader and caboose. you guys can go next time okay?”

“but ms. y/n” they whine but you stand your ground and tell your students to get in line so they can eat their snack. although it takes awhile, you all are back inside and the classroom is finally quiet once everyone begins to eat their snack.

today has been a rather difficult day with your class especially since seol has gotten a lot more clingier than usual. even now as his friends eat their snacks, he takes his spider-man lunch bag and practically begs to sit next to you for snack time.

“seol, we talked about this” you say. “why don’t you go sit next to areum?”

“uh uh. ‘wanna sit with you. please ms. y/n?”

“seol, go sit down okay? you can sit with me next time”

“but i wanna sit with you now! please? i’ve been good today”

you can’t lie, he has been behaving so much better lately and you wonder if it’s because of the time you spend with him outside of school. he’s been such a good boy today, so you decide to not deny him of his polite request to eat his snack with you but if you’re going to say yes to one kid, you have to say yes to all.

“can i sit with you too ms. y/n?”

“me too ms. y/n!!”

“can i sit next to you? pleaseeee??”

before you can answer your students, chaeyoung steps inside your classroom and says “ms. y/n~ boss needs to see you in her office”

you furrow your brows in confusion, what could she possibly need you for? “okay class, i’ll be right back. behave for ms. chaeyoung please!” you say.

“are you coming back?” seol asks.

“of course. now behave, okay? go sit next to areum”

although seol is reluctant, he sits next to his best friend areum while you leave to see your boss (the principle) mrs. ae-cha and you’re a nervous wreck. you wonder if she knows about you and jungkook. has someone told her? did someone happen to see the three of you together yesterday?

as you approach her office, you take a deep breath with hopes it’ll calm your nerves. you knock on her door and wait for her to signal you to come in and when she does, your anxiety only grows.

“hello ms. kim y/n”

“h-hi mrs. ae-cha, you needed me?”

“yes i do. i wanted to personally hand you this invitation”

“invitation? to what?”

“it’s a charity event hosted by the jang family”

“charity? umm..okay? thanks”

“no problem”

“i-is that all?”

“i need those field trip slips before the end of the day”

��right! okay. i’ll have them ready for you”

“thank you. see you later”

“see you!”

with a sigh of relief, you leave mrs. ae-cha’s office and head back to your classroom. when arrive back, everyone is sitting at the table practicing their handwriting while chaeyoung relaxes at your desk.

“everything went well?” she asks.

“yeah, just got this invitation to a charity event”

“charity?? ouu, let me see~”

“later. thanks for watching my kids, chae”

“no problem, pretty girl. chat with you later, kay?”

“okay”

the rest of the day goes by smoothly and right on time, parents begin picking up their children left and right. eun-ji, dongmin, lara, almost half of your class has gone home and the next to leave your class is seol. although he’s reluctant, he lets go of your finger and walks to his father’s side but something’s off.

“I hope he was good today and did not trouble you”

“of course not. he was such a good boy today”

“OK sweetie come on. We have to go home now. Daddy has a lot of work to do. Goodbye Ms. yn”

“oh, okay? goodbye you two. have a good evening!”

you should feel happy that jungkook is keeping things professional but it’s not like him to ask you how your day has been. no lingering touches and barely any eye contact either but isn’t this what you wanted? even chaeyoung notices a slight shift in the air between you two but she isn’t upset about it. rather, she’s happy jungkook is finally understanding how out of his league you are which means, more of you for her.

~🫧

The week is hell for him.

Honestly, it’s been so hard for him to focus. All he thinks about is you and how his chances with you are ruined because he cannot jeopardize your job. A Selfish part of him really wants you to leave your job get married with him and be a stay at home wife and mother so he can look at you and nobody else gets to see you but he really doesn’t want to do that to you

It’s been Really hard for him to contain his anger, and he really cannot scream at anybody and he has to pretend to be happy for his child. Maybe he could pay the nanny to watch his son for a while so he can go to the boxing ring for a little while and practice his boxing that he left a long time ago.

He needs that adrenaline rush and there’s only two means to get it because smoking or drinking is not enough.

Either sex or beating someone up to a pulp- or boxing.

It is the last day of the week which means he has to go to the charity event with Nara. She sent him the details and is that same old, high-end charity event.

He’s been so distracted lately and so angry, not his usual bubbly self-he’s been avoiding you as well because he doesn’t want you to get in trouble because of him and it’s really painful for him to see that you’re fine with his distance with you.

Did the kisses mean nothing to you? How are you fine with his distance? He doesn’t have the time to think about you right now because he hast to go and pick up Nara.

Of course jungkook had no choice, but to clean up nicely for the event as the manager of the company and it is a really strange feeling because he’s getting déjà vu but this time he’s not happy because you’re not the one who is his date tonight.

He walks out of his apartment where the nanny is with Seol, he’s so sad-at the door of your apartment for a little while.. his body is screaming at him to just go to your home and just hide in your arms and tell you how much he loves you and how much he wants to be with you and how much he needs you right now but.. why should he burden you with his problems?

He is nothing to you except for a creepy single father, who likes you who are his sons teacher.

Jungkook sighs, and just leaves the complex so he can go and pick up the root of all of his problems, Jang Nara.

[offbookkeeping]

21. Murder on the Picturesque Express with Scott Aukerman

Plot summary:

A murder takes place on a picturesque old timey train. Paints McSpectrum, an artist/detective is tasked with solving the crime. He meets a rich blind little boy named Specs and a poor little girl named Janely who are best friends. A grandfather and his two grandsons, Griseldo and Greg, get in the way of the train detective Detective Montgomery and his apprentice Fiffle Mplopple. They discover that the floor of the caboose is coated with blood and red blood paint and that Specs' parents have been dismembered. Specs says that the body parts couldn't have belonged to his parents because his father's penis was bigger than that (how would he have known, he's blind). Eventually he accepts that his parents are dead. Griseldo and Greg try to solve the murder on their own to appease their Daddy Grandpa but they're scrappy kids and don't succeed. They meet a german knife salesman and a mexican maraca salesman. Janely talks about how there are no laws protecting her and how she has to work on the factories and gets one free club sandwich a month. She gives it away to another child worker. She asks Specs how many sandwiches he gets and realizes she'd have to work for 11 years just to get the same amount of food. Specs gets paranoid and assumes he killed his parents. Griseldo and Greg are told that they can call their grandfather Daddy Grandpa if they saw the crime. Specs is murdered immediately after being accused of murder. Fiffle and Detective Montgomery break up after Detective Montgomery fires him. He jumps off the train to his death I assume. The detective is accused of murder and is then murdered. Daddy Grandpa is also murdered, leaving Greg, Griseldo, Marco Rodriguez, Janely remain. Marco is killed. The knife salesman is also murdered. Greg and Griseldo are then murdered. Janely is the only one remaining and she's accused of murder but she denies it because she's just a poor dining cart girl. Fiffle reveals that he didn't kill himself and that he's actually the murderer because he got tired of his lover Detective Montgomery solving boring crimes. Janely sings a song about she's going to try to kill Fiffle with a maraca but he kills her. He stabs Paints immediately after. It turns out the knives were fake and everyone's alive. Fiffle is taken to prison and then hell.

Best quotes:

• "Seems like you've been pretty horny for sandwiches this whole time"

Best songs:

• Knives und Maracas

Thoughts Overall:

HELL YEAH PAINTS MCSPECTRUM! Arguably the most iconic Off Book character besides Peter the fire duck (whack whack!) and Syntrax. I adore Zach's German accent. Also he's terrible at math and it's very endearing.