#but she can't call the kettle black as an argument

[greenteaandtattoos]

the sheer unfaithfulness of laudna's argument of, "i gave you a bruise, you gave me gashes" in trying to undermine orym's validity as if she wasn't the REASON he had attacked her, thinking she was an enemy because he couldn't SEE her after she cast darkness and she wouldn't SPEAK UP to assure him that it was her and she REFUSED to back down after he woke up and chose thievery and lashing out and risking his life AND his trust instead of COMMUNICATING, left me completely and utterly FLABBERGASTED at the AUDACITY

[blvckentropy]

WARNING LONG RANT!

Okay so I've been sitting on Drake so called "diss track" and I still declare it as the biggest CONTRADICTING ASS track ever. Like I get die hard Drake fans gone be like he won regardless but he hasn't because he made several deep holes in his argument. Granted you probably don't give a damn and that's fine. Overall, neither do I but some of you got so blinded and hyped by his one-liners and his flow that you ain't peep what he really said did you? Ngl, had me sitting here like a was crazy for a minute. Now correct me if I'm wrong cause I also had to fact check myself, but these are the lines that got me like now wait wait....

You said, "The ones that you're gettin' your stories from, they all clowns" just to say "We plotted for a week and then we fed you the information".... which one is it? Are you calling yourself a clown or the ppl you sent the info. to? I'm perplexed.

"What about the bones we dug up in that excavation? And why isn't Whitney denyin' all of the allegations? Why is she following Dave Free and not Mr. Morale? You haven't seen the kids in six months, the distance is wild Dave leaving heart emojis underneath pics of the child"

First and for most, what is your obsession with this woman? Also are we in high school? Why we worried about someone follow count and/or who following who? She a grown ass woman like she can't have male friends. Plus, if irl she with Kendrick every day, why does she need to? And if Kendrick aint worried about, why are you? You caught up in finding out if that's her real bd but where are your evidence? If Kendrick has to, you do too. Childish.

BUT THIS IS WHERE IT GOT DISRESPECTFUL!

"This Epstein angle was the shit I expected TikTok videos you collected and dissected Instead of being on some diss-direct shit You rather fucking grab your pen and misdirect shit My mom came over today and I was like, "Mother, I—, mother, I—, mother—" Ah, wait a second, that's that one record where you say you got molested"

"This about to get so depressin' This is trauma from your own confessions This when your father leave you home alone with no protection, so neglected That's why these pedophile raps and shit you so obsessed with, it's so excessive"

"Touch My Body" by Mariah Carey play, you probably start reflectin"

This whole verse was a misinterpretation of Kendrick's song "Mother I Sober" which I had to educate myself with. Long story short, the song is about his mom SA and how she thought he was by his cousin even when he told her "no" and it forms a bigger picture to his overall family trauma as a whole and so on. So not only did you Mr. " You gotta learn to fact check things and be less impatient" if that ain't the biggest pot calling the kettle black idk what is. You got it wrong (Kendrick pretty much explained it) then double down on borderline prob over the line atp disrespecting his mother and all and every victim of SA? We victim shaming now?

I never been with no one underage, but now I understand why this the angle that you really mess with Just for clarity, I feel disgusted, I'm too respected If I was fucking young girls, I promise I'd have been arrested I'm way too famous for this shit you just suggested

*Slow claps* Congratulations you played yourself. What in the fuckery? CURRENTLY....DIDDY DOODLE BOB HAS ALLEGATIONS RIGHT NOW AND HE'S MORE FAMOUS THAN U. And don't get me started on the list....umm...you literally just named one (If you still bumping R. Kelly, you could thank the Savior)

"Only fuckin' with Whitneys, not Millie Bobby Browns, I'd never look twice at no teenager" but you'll look once? Also, someone que up the video with him on stage w/ a 17-year-old. He and I quote "Why you look like that?" "You thick. look at all this" Then kiss her all over her face🤔 Sir a kiss on the cheek or forehead would suffice but I digress.

And correct me if I'm wrong, I believe the only reason Kendrick hasn't even the touch the "beating allegations" is because he covers all that in both Mr. Morale and Mother I sober? If I'm correct, then you basically didn't tell us nothing that hasn't been said on him. Plus you also not fact checking. Where's of your proof? I would think someone with the upper hand would have laid down evidence that you mastermind...oh wait...was Kendrick right along? Now you look like the goofy on defense. Like do Kendrick even have to say anything?

Bruh, but the funniest part on it all. You acting like YOU DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS. YOU DROP A DISS first wanting him to response and now you trying to make it seem like you didn't? My guy, if your actions alone here isn't a manipulation master class. Chileeeeee

[ride-thedragon]

At this point I think as a fandom, we've lost some of the crackship charm we once had. I can look up Ashara Dayne and Ser Davos and find results, But Nettles and Helaena have nothing. It's time to rectify that for my favourite girl and try to inspire some fanfics. Feel free to add more.

1. Daeron and Nettles

Think Enemies to Lovers, Captive of War drama like Jaime and Brienne or just some good old Gwen and Arthur-inspired love. Ivy by Taylor Swift coded, a She's all that inspired affair. I genuinely think that he's just trying to be there for her with this one. It happens and neither of them realise until You're in Love starts playing.

2. Baela and Nettles.

They would give the pot calling the kettle black in every argument. The Princess Bride-esque dynamic between them. Very Graham and Megan from but I'm a Cheerleader. Sapphic Pinning and Resentment should be its own genre. Sir Chloe's Michelle is my vision. We can even make a throuple with them and Jace or Alyn. Truly, I think they but heads until they kiss, building on resentment. I also think they would be the coolest couple.

3. Addam and Nettles

Kaz and Inej core.

But in all seriousness, I think Addam being loyal and Duty bound and Nettles challenging that idea is delicious. Solider of Duty x Solider for the People. A modern-day Persuasion story but gender-flipped if we put our minds to it. See you Again Kali Uchis and Tyler the Creator, that's all.

4. Nettles and Helaena

They just deserve better. That's all. Give me cottagecore sapphic romance with my best girls involves. Like the young lesbians from Barbie and the Diamond Castle. Lesbians raising kids together. Sheepstealer and Dreamfyre hatching eggs for the nieces and nephews. I just-

It would be so cool, I will by Mitski sentiment is already attached.

5. Alyn and Nettles

Now that we are here obviously she apologized for Sheepstealer, she doesn't need to but she did, He tries not to like her but can't help it. She wins him over and they hatch him an egg or something idk. Think The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement, Mia and Nicholas, Flipped the movie if you will. Jealously plots would slay. For the song choice think Shameless Camila Cabello. Please remember that Alyn is younger than Netty by 3/4 years though.

6. Rhaena and Nettles

See now this is classic Friends to Lovers, Emma and Harriet if gay, perhaps, Bend it Like Beckham core definitely. Sofia by Clario inspired. Nettles doesn't leave Rhaena out because she's without a dragon and the same happens inverse. Sapphic confusion however, like Rhaena doesn't understand at first why she feels that way.

7. Nettles and Jace.

Now for the Mr Knightley and Emma Woodhouse of our time, the Kate and Anthony of Westeros. The potential for her just not listening to him when he tries to tell her how to ride a dragon. Or when she talks to him about the people he'll rule over eventually, Ygritte and Jon style. She's also the only bastard who doesn't look Targaryen, he can relate to that a bit. I think she's Fierce and he's Stubborn. Ungodly Hour by Chloe x Halle for them.

8. Nettles and Alys.

The Fire Witches of Westeros. I think they will be perfect as a ship. American Horror Story-esque characters. The two Witches in the story are obviously my favourites. It would be Jennifer's Body meets, the craft meets, and Suspiria. Willow by Taylor Swift becomes them.

This one was also a bonus more or less.

Anyways I just need to start to get a baseline story for my girl by the time the show gives her to us. So we have a general sense of direction, I'm tired of the mischaracterization of my baby. She's smart, resourceful, Cunning, Fearless, and not entirely loyal. She also curses, enough for it to be a character trait. Please remember this for her, I'm tired. I also know that Daemon loved her but she's too much fun as a character to limit her to him romantically in all her fanfictions, it is an interesting narrative to explore while we don't have exact answers but he gets romantic ships with anyone. She deserves more.

[imabeautifulbutterfly]

The Gym Membership - Part 33 (Crosshair)

Summary: Crosshair and Layla start fresh

A/N: Hello Lovelies,

I honestly can't say enough how much I love you all. The 450 follower celebration is over, but I'm already thinking about what to do for the next one. I also want to let you know that I am currently working on the Reunion, and that will be started up soon again.

Thank you all for sticking around and waiting for the stories to start again. Thankfully, things with my mom have finally started to calm down and become routine. So it's less of stressful and less of struggle. Just a new norm, now.

Thank you all for being amazing and awesome.

Love oo

Warnings: bantering, insults, guilt, starting over. I think that's it, if I miss any warnings, please let me know.

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He cleared his throat as he leaned against the car, he tilted his head back, fighting tears, rolling his eyes. He took in a deep breath, “You know, your sister told me that I would grow to like you. And, of course, she had to show me even after all these years she’s always right, as much as I don’t want to admit you’re not half bad.” He rubbed the back of his hand running his hand over his buzzed hair, “Anyway, I apologize for not keeping the promise I made her.”

“What promise?”

He turned his head to look at Layla, “She never told you?” Layla shook her head lost at his question, “She made me promise that if anything happened to her I would look after you.” Her eyes widened as tears began to prick at his statement, “I guess I’ve really failed on that aspect, haven’t I?”

I let out a sigh and shook my head, fighting back the tears that were threatening to come out. As I thought back over the past few years, a heavy weight settled on my chest. It wasn’t because he didn’t want to fulfil my sister’s wish, it was because I didn’t let him. I rubbed my forehead, “Listen, it’s not your fault.” I shifted and turned to look at Cross, “After all the crap I put you through, all the arguments I instigated and initiated, the extra effort I put in to make your life a living hell, I mean it’s not exactly like I allowed you to get close to me much less take care of me. You didn’t fail your promise. I prevented you from completing it. It’s on me.”

Cross arched his eyebrow as he looked at her, his tattoo lengthening as he arched. He let out a small huff, nodding slightly, “Well, being the gentleman that I am, I didn’t want to say it, but since you brought it up…” he smirked, chuckling a little, “I mean you were snippety, grouchy, and slightly cantankerous.”

“Grouchy? Cantankerous?” I smirked as I looked at him.

“Would you prefer rude?”

“Alright, I may have been a little rude”

“Sarcastic”

I lifted my hand waving away the words floating around me, “Okay. Okay, listen, that’s like the pot calling the kettle black, as if you were any easier to deal with, you snippety, snarky, lanky ...” in that moment, I completely forgot what he used to do in the army.

“No, it’s okay. I’ll wait, I’m sure something really clever will just pop right out of that smart-ass mouth of yours.” He chuckled as he waited patiently for her to finish her sentence. 

“Well now, I can’t just say sniper, can I?” I smirked, shaking my head.

Crosshair laughed, it wasn’t a full belly laugh, but it’s been more than he’s done in a while; he cleared his throat ignoring the shock on Layla’s face, “Regardless Layla, you were by her side every spare second you had, and you trusted me enough even if you didn’t like me to take care of her when I was there.” He smirked as he watched her mouth open and close like a fish several times, “My point is, you took care of Avery; even if I didn’t like you, you’ve earned the right to have someone take care of you. So now it’s my turn to live up to the promise I made you sister. It’s my turn to look after you.” 

He shifted his cup from one hand to the other, he moved off the car and turned to face her. Holding his hand out to her, “We’ve been through hell and back together, so it’s time we start fresh. No anger. No hatred. Just an ex brother-in-law meeting his sister-in-law, for the first time.”

He smiled, as he kept his hand stretched out to her, “It’s nice to meet you. I’m Crosshair Fett, Avery’s … ex-husband.”

This man continually surprised me. After all, there were a lot of things about him that grated on my nerves, but seeing him like this … I never gave him a chance to actually get to know the kind of person he was, I simply imagined him as the worst human being possible due to my own grief and pain. I needed someone to hate, someone to blame for being all alone, and choose to take it out on him. 

I nodded as I shook his hand, surprised by the sheer size of it, his fingers were long and practically enveloped my whole hand. “I’m Layla Taylor, pleasure to meet you, Crosshair.”

He held on to her hand for a few seconds longer, enjoying the warmth of her hand against his own, he pulled away when he realized how long he held it.

“Listen, you have my number so if there’s anything you need just send me a text or call, but I’d prefer a text.”

“Thanks, I appreciate that, and I’m glad we’re starting over.”

He nodded, smiling softly, “Yeah, me too.”

I finished my coffee, before finally asking him the one question that I’d been dying to ask since I first met him, “Um … Cross, are you doing anything for the 28th?”

“Why would I be doing anything for the end of the month?”

“Oh … um … well see … Avery and I … we used to celebrate the day she joined the army, it would’ve been fifteen years on the 28th. It was sort of a celebration that she survived. Maybe it’s stupid…”

“No. I don’t think so; that’s a very … Avery-thing to do. Tell me, what would you guys do?”

“It really depended on Avery, sometimes she wanted to hit the clubs, dance it out all night. Other times we would go to a fancy restaurant and get all gussied up. One time she wanted to do karaoke downtown.”

“What do you think she would’ve done this time?”

I chuckled thinking about my little sister, “Knowing her, something different, maybe axe throwing. She’d mentioned it a couple of times. I’m sure that would’ve been her thing this time.”

Cross nodded as he finished his coffee, the sweet and delicious liquid warming him up, and easing the bad mood, “I’m up for axe throwing. I’m sure my family would be too.”

“You think?” My eyes widened with joy at the thought of so many people celebrating a momentous moment in Avery’s life. 

“I’ll get Mel to text you, she’s really good at organizing this stuff.”

“Oh, I can text her, I have her number. We’ve been talking here and there since I met her at the setting of the headstone, well her and Zai. They’re pretty awesome.” 

“Yeah, they are. Well since you got this cover, just let me know the time and location. I’ll be there.” Cross shifted off his car, opening the door, he turned one last time to look at Layla, “Layla you should know, Avery loved you. There was never a moment, she wasn’t raving about her amazing sister.”

I simply nodded, fighting back the tears, and clearing my throat. 

“Anyway, I’m glad we’re starting over,” he stated as he closed the door, starting the car and heading off.

There was something about the way he said those words, I felt my cheeks heat up as his eyes locked on to mine. I tried to respond, however, my words hung on the tip of my tongue unable to be uttered, I simply nodded in agreement, as I watched him get in his car and drive away. 

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[wiseagent]

finley couldn't deny how much he cared about loid, but he also couldn't deny how much of a pain in the ass he was. he's well aware that the other man is a psychiatrist, that he understands the human brain, the trauma that their species can go through - which made it very hard for fin to be his usual, self hating / self destruction self. maybe he's frustrated that loid was trying so hard. after all, fin wasn't worth loid being so stressed over. he huffs. 'can you just - stop? please?' finley tries to breathe, shoves down the anger he feels, fists flexing, tight then loose. 'i only have one more day here, can't we just - have a good night? instead of wasting time arguing about why i shouldn't go?'

WHEN   FINLEY   SNAPS   AT   HIM   ,   loid   is   silent   for   a   moment   ,   but   he   isn't   afraid   to   let   his   own   anger   &   frustration   show.   he's   only   trying   to   help   him   &   make   sense   of   his   need   to   leave   &   hunt   for   monsters   all   over   the   country   ,   well   aware   of   his   issues   &   that   there   is   more   to   it   than   just   the   simple   excuses   he   tries   to   use   to   bypass   him.   loid   cares   for   his   mental   health   &   his   well   being   ,   but   when   finley   closes   off   on   him   like   this   ,   it   puts   a   toll   on   his   already   heavy   heart.   he   realizes   he   did   the   same   things   finley   did   when   he   was   a   spy   years   ago   ,   but   he's   learned   his   lesson   &   is   trying   to   do   better   by   being   more   open   with   those   he   loves   &   trusts.   he   doesn't   want   finley   to   continue   on   this   road   ,   but   clearly   he'd   rather   cling   to   bad   habits   rather   than   see   reason.

❝   you   know   ,   we   could   have   more   than   just   one   good   night.   ❞   loid   says   flatly   ,   placing   his   tea   cup   down   onto   the   coffee   table   &   then   crossing   his   arms   over   his   chest.   anya   is   already   in   bed   sleeping   &   thank   god   she   is.   there   is   no   reason   for   her   to   see   them   arguing   ,   &   it'll   be   less   painful   for   her   &   for   finley   if   they   don't   say   goodbye   to   one   another.   it   was   hard   the   last   time   &   neither   of   them   deserve   that   pain.   ❝   we   could   have   multiple   wonderful   evenings   if   you   didn't   run   away   all   the   time.   ❞   because   that's   what   it   was.   he   isn't   just   going   to   work   ,   he's   running   away.   anytime   they   have   arguments   or   something   becomes   too   real   ,   finley   leaves.   loid   isn't   an   idiot   ━━   he   can   clearly   see   the   signs.   ❝   i'm   only   looking   out   for   you.   i   want   you   to   be   happy   &   healthy.   i'm   allowed   to   care   for   you   &   i'm   allowed   to   want   you   to   take   better   care   of   yourself.   that   isn't   something   you   get   to   control.   ❞   a   heavy   sigh   follows   ,   loid   unwilling   to   let   finley   see   the   pain   that   hangs   over   his   head.   ❝   you   can   still   do   your   job   without   leaving   for   months   on   end.   you   could   work   on   yourself   &   still   produce   your   videos   &   cases.   ❞   another   sigh   ,   this   one   much   more   dejected.   ❝   why   .   .   .   are   you   like   this   ?   ❞   POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK   ,   he   thinks   ,   but   he   won't   let   the   thought   linger.   ❝   why   come   here   if   you   don't   want   me   to   care   ?   i   won't   be   the   one   to   hang   around   &   wait   for   you   each   time   ,   finley.   especially   if   you   continue   to   destroy   yourself   in   the   process.   ❞

[acourtofthought]

Dude u are too defensive w/Elain. Thinking she could have a story where she fucks up isn’t an attack. Nesta & prob Azriel can show us that. Let people be. Right now there is more evidence that Elain is hiding something over Gwyn that’s just how it is in SF. There is no reason to think Gwyn is being manipulated by Meril they don’t get along. That all doesn’t make Gwyn better just means Elain’s story is bigger. U say u like Gwyn but make everything a competition btwn her and Elain

I am defensive of Elains character, just as other readers are defensive of their own personal favorites. At the end of the day, I am a Pro Elain and Pro Lucien fan first and foremost. And while both do have their individual faults (they are too hesitant to speak up in certain situations and have avoidant personalities) I think they are intelligent enough that when making decisions for themselves, they wouldn't end up unknowingly manipulated by someone. Because when pushed, they do speak up for themselves and what they feel is wrong. And neither seems swayed by fake people or false promises. Could I be wrong? Of course but it's how I see the characters as they've been written so far.

And as I've stated in a previous post, there are EQUAL hints that Elain and Gwyn COULD BOTH have a secret side to them. Just because you haven't picked up on them for Gwyn doesn't mean they don't exist. I just personally think there are other explanations for those hints that don't suggest either is "Evil" or being manipulated which is different than a casual mistake. When people are talking about evil Elain, they're talking about her being selfish to the point that it would result in her betraying her family and friends, even if that wasn't her intention. Her being naive and thinking she can prove to them all how capable she is so she ends up doing something stupid. Needing others to save her from a major fuck up. That's not a "mistake". That's a pretty big issue with huge repercussions. And yes, at times it absolutely is an attack because I've seen those same people make comments about how they can't stand Elain or don't really like her.

And it's not the same as the "mistakes" other characters like Az have made. It's the kind where everyone would further doubt a character who they already doubt and infantilize her even more. Which is already enough of an issue for Elain as is.

And Gwyn doesn't need to be best buds with Merrill to be manipulated by her. Canonically, Gwyn is nervous around Merrill and worried about making mistakes around her. Which could lead to negative consequences in her efforts to not disappoint her. You see Elains behavior as sus based on your interpretation but I can see how the same could be said of Gwyn. I just don't think that's the direction SJM would go with her.

I do like Gwyn's character however there are times, based on arguments I've seen, that pointing out the similarities between the two is important for my own post.

You say competition but the difference is, I'm not trying to prove why one is better but why they actually have a lot of similarities and why (in my opinion) some of the Pro Gwyn statements being made can also be used for Elain versus the people who try to build up Gwyn while simultaneously tearing Elain down. It's a trend I've noticed across the fandom and it's something I felt like addressing. I'm sorry it bothers you but, maybe you can understand why I in turn might be bothered by the things I've read.

I have to say, you're obviously not a fan of the fact that I'm defensive over Elain but this feels like a pot calling the kettle black situation because you seem very defensive of Gwyn when it's suggested there are hints that she could end up being manipulated.

Which is the point I was making in my post. That the suggestion that a character we like being manipulated and unintentionally doing harm to the other characters is not something we like to imagine as a possibility. Claiming Elain is a more likely suspect based on canon is not something I agree with because I've seen enough "motive" and "textual hints" for every remaining character to go this route. They've all been wronged and lost something, they all have moments that we can't quite explain yet or that suggest there's more to the story than we're getting.

I just don't think when we finally get the full story it's going to be that they inadvertently screwed everyone else over in a way that's really hard to come back from and puts the others in harms way.

[messinwitheddie]

Pepito "Whutzzup?! You look SHOT."

Squee "My dad kicked me out."

Pepito "What a cunt."

Squee "Uh hu. Saw this a long time coming. Do you still have my birth certificate and social security card?"

Pepito "I gave all your important papers to mom. She'll find them for you. Are you taking off somewhere?"

Squee "That's why I texted you. I need you to read this."

Pepito "... What the figurative SHIT?..."

[a long explanation later]

Pepito "Have I processed all this correctly? You want to borrow MY CAR to drive all the way across the country to meet some kid claiming to be your little sister at the ML building?"

Squee "I will baby your Chevy every mile, bro. I'll never ask you for another favor as long as I live."

Pepito "But you WON'T go out with me?"

Squee "NO for the last goddamn time!!"

Nny "Err...ok. This conversation is turning into a couple's argument, which makes me uncomfortable. I'm going to tune out with your phone for a while. Signal me when you're through."

Pepito "Good riddance! Fuck off, Nny, you beak-faced douche- nozzle!"

Nny *death glare "You're VERY VERY fortunate Squee considers you a friend."

Pepito "Pffft! What would you POSSIBLY do to me if he didn't?"

Squee "Leave him alone. He's not bothering you."

Pepito "Why is he even HERE? You have a genuine crisis on your hands and you go to HIM for help? How the fuck is HE going to help you? By being a big downer edgelord?"

Nny "Call the kettle black often?"

Pepito "Fuck off, I said! Why don't you find a cute rave girl to haunt and repulse so she can ignore you?"

Nny "We can settle this in Hell whenever you feel like it, kiddo."

Pepito "Oh ho! We will, Nny."

Nny "I'm sure we will."

Pepito "You just wait, NNY, you just--"

Squee "You're both the fucking WORST!! At least Nny genuinely gives a shit what happens to me."

Pepito "Waaa! Waaa! I'm Squee! I'm so occupied with feeling sorry for myself I can't acknowledge anyone else's feelings! WAAAAA!"

Squee "I'm NOT going out with you."

Pepito "You took a punch in the face coming out to your dad!"

Squee "We were fighting about other stuff on top of that. And just because I'm gay doesn't mean I'm gay for YOU!"

Pepito "Why not? Because of the horns? Because of the fangs? Because I smell like fire and brimstone?"

Squee "Because you're a DICK and you cause HORRIBLE things to happen all around you."

Pepito "I thought I knew you, but fuck are you shallow."

Squee "You don't want to date me! You just me to sign my soul over to you! I won't do it, Pep! You DON'T get my soul! You don't get anything of mine ever!!"

Pepito "I may be half demon, but I'm also half human too."

Squee "I'm not engaging in this shit."

Pepito "LET ME SPEAK!!" *coughs* "The dumb human part of me loves you to death, Squee. I have for a while. What do I have to do to prove that to you?"

Squee "Gee, I don't know, maybe do me a favor and let me borrow your car without expecting me to sell my soul for it? Maybe accept the fact I'm in a fucked up place right now and I just don't want to date ANYONE. ACTUALLY SHOW me in some meaningful way that you do in fact care about me and respect my wishes?"

Pepito "...So... it's not a perminent no? You might reconsider dating in the future?"

Squee *frustrated sigh* "Sure. Maybe. Give me time to bounce back on my feet a little. We'll see how far my rock bottom existence slides from here, ok?"

Pepito "Okay."

Squee "Okay? We're friends again? JUST friends?"

Pepito "Yes, for now."

Squee "Cool...can I borrow your car then?"

Pepito "No...but we can take a road trip together."

Squee "No."

Pepito "Yes."

Squee "I'm NOT introducing you to my sister or her family."

Pepito "Don't care; don't want to meet them. You ARE going to help me finish my solo album along the way though. And you're playing base."

Squee "I never picked up a base."

Pepito "It's two less strings, you twat! Just give me this!!"

Squee "Deal!"

Nny "What's going on?"

Squee "It's settled. You, Pepito and I are driving to the ML building."

Nny "Is it REALLY necessary for him to come along?"

Pepito "Don't pretend like you didn't miss me, Nny, old boy."

Nny "I hate you so much."

Squee "Both of you, knock off your shit. I MEAN it. Pep, are your parents going to be okay with you taking off with me like this? This is going to he a LONG trip and honestly, I have no intentions of coming back here."

Pepito "Do you believe I'm at all concerned? Gather your shit, gather your thoughts. I'll text you when they've both left for work in the morning. We'll load up the car and go."

[swiss-cheeze]

Up || Daniel Webber x reader

Bold = lyrics

Italic = memories

Song - Up from Sing Street

Warnings: talk of physical abuse.

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It's two o'clock on the edge of the morning

She's running magical circles around my head

I hitch a ride on a dream she's driving

“Stop going so fast love!” Daniel said with a laugh as his hair whipped into his face, the roof of the convertible had gone down ages ago but the pair where on a very clear free way with the speed at 100 and no cars in sight.

“Oh come on Daniel! Let loose!” you yelled to the boy over the wind sloshing across your ears and your hair whipping everywhere above you.

“Not when we’re about to DIE” Daniel said jokingly with a laugh as he gripped the car door, you hit the actors chest and gave him a stern ‘come on pussy’ look, Daniel simply rolled his eyes at you before leaning over to the radio and turned up Kickstart My Heart and pumped his hands into the air with the bass. You yelped and whooped and sang as loud and as high as you could.

She turns to kiss me, I crash back into bed

Daniel awoke with a start, his hair stuck to his sweaty forehead and his sheets stuck to his chest as the rest of him was drenched in sweat, his breathing was heavy and the room was thick and musty; this was not ideal.

Across the street on a grayed out Monday

I see the girl with the eyes I can't describe

And suddenly it's a perfect Sunday

And everything is more real than life

Daniel stood from his bed and rubbed his face as he started getting ready for the day, you had invited him out for breakfast, but what Daniel did not know; you decided to bring your boyfriend, he would've been fine with it had it not have been the boyfriend that frequently abuses you. Daniel had been your best friend since the pair of you where three years old but when high school came around the corner and hormones became an apparent thing in both of your lives, Daniel had a never ending crush on you. Everything about you he loved and he fell in love with you with every moment that passed that he was with you; the funny cat videos you send him, the way you tie your hair back when you’re thinking and making things, the way you have a certain way of doing everything in the morning and your afternoon routine. The poor boy hated seeing you with so many guys that meant nothing to you, and you meant nothing to them. Daniel could always tell if the guy you were dating had a side chick or just wasn't interesting and even though he constantly told you you never listened, and then within the next month Daniel would find you in tears and blabbering ‘sorrys’ from not believing him, of course the actor would bring you in and comfort you with tea and a place to sleep for the night.

I think I'm back in the dream

I think I'm back on the ceiling

It's such a beautiful feeling

Walking down the street Daniel could hear the bustling of the street next to him, the clicking of the soles of his shoes on the pavement, the screaming child just behind him that wasn't allowed a lollipop; even with his headphones in and at a reasonable volume. Everything seemed so loud but so far away, Daniel wanted to tell you how much he loved you, how much he wanted to hug and hold you, kiss you and make you feel safe and okay and happy; but of course you already had someone before he could ask you.

Going up

“(Y/n)?” Daniel asked as he opened his front door and squinted out to his porch, “doll what the hell are you doing?” the tired man asked as he quickly let you in and sat you down on his couch before making his way to the kitchen and boiling the kettle, he knew what you were doing here, he knew something happened between you and your boyfriend, you normally wouldn't be here if it weren't for that. Daniel came back within five minutes with a two cups of tea and placed them both on the coffee table before retreating again to bring out the family biscuit pack and sat down next to you; the blonde didn't speak for a moment as he let you drink your tea and have a bite of an oval cookie.

“H-he slapped me” you whispered softly against the bite you took off your biscuit. Your voice was shaky and quiet as you let the words sink in, not only into Dan beside you; but to yourself as well, you never believed it would happen, you never thought you did anything bad or something your boyfriend didn't like.

“He...he hit you” Daniel confirmed looking at you with wide eyes. You simply nodded as you kept nibbling at your biscuit, “why?”

“An argument broke out, Damian was asking what i had made for dinner and I told him I hadn't made it yet, then he started to get s-so a-angry….” you mumbled, the end of your sentence trailed off as the fresh memories came back and the red mark on your cheek burnt, “a-and he got so….out of control. I-I couldnt s-stop him” you whimpered softly, tears sprouted in your eyes again and dripped down your cheek and into your tea as you took a generous mouthful.

“(N/n)....” Daniel said in a ‘what-do-i-even-say’ tone.

“J-just don-don't worry” you muttered softly as you dipped your biscuit into your warm tea and bit into the soft mush before it dropped, as you ate you looked to Daniel and took a second glance as he sipped his own tea. Dan looked to you mid bite.

“What?” he asked, a watery smile crept its way onto your face as you looked down.

“You’re only in your underwear” you said softly, Dan looked down with a small ‘what?’.

“Oh. Shit.” he said as he looked at his black jocks , “shit i'm sorry (Y/n)” the actor said as he put down his tea and rubbed his eyes. This made you laugh softly as you finished your tea and biscuit.

She lights me up

She breaks me up

She lifts me up

“Its okay” you said with a laugh as you put down your drink, “we’ve been friends for years, ive seen you naked before” you said with a giggle.

“Oh don't bring up that memory” Daniel said as he buried his head in his hands, “that was so embarrassing” the boy mumbled. When the two of you were in your teens you would go past each others houses and let yourselves in as nobody was really ever home, but today just so happen to be the week Daniel had broken his leg and with no one else home to help him shower; you had to be the one to make the commitment. Even though it was for an actual reason it was still something you liked to joke about every now and then; you had to help undress Daniel and shower him all while keeping your eyes up and off of his junk.

“It really wasn't” you said with a chuckle, “it was for a good reason” you said matter-of-factly.

“Yeah, I know, but still. I've grown you know!” Daniel said quickly, before he could register the words his face went red as you burst out into a fit of giggles.

“Oh really?” you asked, “down there?” you pointed to his junk, “or up here?” you patted the blonde head which granted you a fun loving death glare from Daniel as he pushed your hand away from his head.

“You know what I mean” Daniel said with a blush.

“I really dont you know” you said with a laugh.

“UP HERE YOU DORK!” Daniel said with a loud voice and a laugh, this caused you to laugh too as you both shook your head.

You find a mystery bound in perfection

You've got to read, but you don't want to reach the end

As Daniel reached the cafe he pulled the headphones from his ears and stuffed them in his pocket with his phone. He could see you from the window already, Damian had a protective arm wrapped around your shoulders as you searched the cafe for Daniel; you almost looked frantic, you wanted to get away from Damien, which is probably the reason you have squished yourself against the window to get as far away from the man as you physically could. Of course that hasn't worked as you got pulled back into Damiens side.

Cause what if everything beautiful's fiction

And this reality's just pretend?

As Daniel walked into the cafe and the door let off a bell sounding out someone was here, a bright smile lit up your face like christmas night as Daniel finally reached the booth. By now you had FORCED Damian from the booth so you could hug your best friend.

“Hey Dan” you said into his neck softly as you squeezed the actor, him returning with the same force.

“Missed you” Daniel said softly into your hair as he nuzzled into your neck; but this moment was short lived as a rather loud and obnoxious cough interrupted you two. You separated from Daniel quickly and smiled before motioning for Daniel to sit down as you went back to your previous seat and Damien was quick to move in next to you; efficiently trapping you.

“So Dan” Damien said with a tight and annoyed smile, “what’ve you been up to recently that has made you stay away from us for so long?” the man asked. Daniel had to fit the urge to roll his eyes at the fakely covered sarcasm.

“Uh, i've been filming down in uh, SA actually. Adelaide; for the new movie with the other Daniel” Dan said with a chuckle. You leant forward in your seat and placed your arms on the table as a sign for Daniel to keep talking; that you were listening with the giant smile on your face. Daniel coughed and chuckled softly as he looked to you with a grin, “it’s called Escape from Pretoria, it's about these two men who break out from a South african prison with help from other people and it's just about their journey of survival really and how they got by; it's based on a book from one of the real escapees, Time Jenkin, Radcliffe is the one who got that role and i got the other guy” Daniel said with such happiness; he loved talking about his job but he loved it when you listen to his stories and things he does with the job. You get as excited as Daniel himself does, it's a nice thing to know.

And then I'm back in the dream

I'm looking up at the ceiling

It's such a beautiful feeling

As time passed and stories got told, Damien had excused himself from the table to go to the bathroom and as soon as he was out of sight Daniel got on topic.

“Has he hurt you recently?” the actor asked as he bent over the table slightly and leant in closer so no one else could hear. You looked to Dan with a scared face before doing the same and leaning in.

“Y-yeah he has” you said softly, “im so sorry” you say as you wipe your eyes from the tears that threatened to fall, “he takes my phone and locks the house and puts my keys somewhere i can't find them” you whimper out softly. Dan quickly gets up from the table and walks around to sit next to you, as he sat his arm wrapped around your shoulders and slowly brought you into his chest for a hug; you wrapped your arms around Dans shoulders and tried to stifle your crying.

“It’s okay babe” Dan said, he didn't even try to stop the nickname falling from his mouth as it felt so nice to say and sounded like the right time to say it.

“N-no it's not!” you whimper softly, “I don't want to be with Damien anymore. I hate him, h-he's so rude! And arrogant. He doesn't like any of the things I do, we disagree on everything all the way down to what to watch on TV!” you exclaimed, your voice wasn't loud enough state for everyone else to hear but Daniel knew what you were doing. Daniel nodded in an understanding of where you were coming from and thought for a moment.

Going up

“Then leave him” Daniel said, “we’ll leave right now,” he exclaimed with wide arms, “we-we pick up your stuff from your house and we head back to mine. You can bunk with me until we find a better place for you to live without him there” Dan said, you giggled softly at his awkwardness but nodded quickly.

“Please, I want to get away from him” you said with a sniffle. Dan nodded as well and clapped.

“Right! Come on, let's get away from here” Dan said as he started to drink the rest of his drink and took the last bite from his food as you started to bring money out from your purse, “what are you doing?” Daniel asked with a concerned look, “you aren't paying,” he said.

“What? No. im giving a tip” you said with a light chuckle as the waitress came over, she asked if the two of you were finished and you both nodded before telling her your ‘friend’ was in the toilet and was going to pay for the food anyway. You handed the woman a fair tip before dashing out of the cafe with the giggles and making quick work of getting to Daniels car before Damien came back.

She lights me up

She breaks me up

She lifts me up

After a quick rush to your ‘previous’ house (as Daniel had now dubbed it) to grab your things the two of you left a little note for Damien, basically saying you where going to change your phone number, that you had run off with someone and your things and that you never wanted to see him again. With To Young to Fall in Love blasting on the radio and the car going down the street at reasonable speed you got to Daniels house in record time; with enough daylight to still make a whole new room just for you in his house (seeing as it was a two bedroom). Daniel helped you set out your room as you wanted before the pair of you flopped onto the living room couch in a fit of giggles with some cool jazz playing in the background.

“I didn't actually think you’d agree with me,” Daniel said, “about moving in with me”

“Of course i would. Anything to get away from that prick” you said with a sigh and a roll of your eyes. You hated Damien since you first met him but he had somehow conditioned you into thinking you loved him and he loved you back, “I actually found out last week he's been cheating on me since before me and him got together” you paused, “I guess that’d make me the cheatee?” you questioned before shrugging, “I don't know what happened with the other girl. Maybe he’ll go back with her” you said with a sigh.

“Don't think about it hun” Daniel said as he sat up alongside you, he nudged your shoulder softly with a blush as he bit his lip, “you know there's always someone out there for you” Daniel said, biting the bullet. You shrugged.

“Maybe there isn't” you mumbled, before looking to the lounge room carpet and picking at the fraying ends.

Up to the stars she shows me

Daniel took a second look at you before scoffing slightly, “‘maybe there isn't’?” Daniel repeated.

“Well, yeah. Maybe i'm just meant to be alone!” you exaggerated.

“Why the hell would you say something like that?” Daniel said with a slight edge to his voice, “(Y/n) you're so beautiful, you're so talented. You send me cat videos almost every day at the same time, you tie your hair up and out of your face” Daniel scoffed as he fell back onto the cough with a huff, “hell, every night before you go to bed you turn the TV off, you got to the kitchen to make sure the kettle is off before you walk up the stairs, TWO AT A TIME, and put on long fluffy socks for the night if its cold before cuddling into the blanket in the fetal position” Daniel said; his face had turned red and was almost in tears.

Dame Street, George's Street, miles below me

Up where the world won't let us down

(Na, na, na, na)

“Daniel…” you muttered softly as you sat next to the actor on the couch as he wiped his eyes.

“(Y/n) im in love with you, and i have been my entire life. Ever since you first came to me from your first boyfriend breaking up with you, with tears streaming down your face and ice cream around your mouth you always looked so beautiful to me. The day we had our highschool formal and you were in that beautiful dress? That was the moment i knew i had fallen for you, i had been discarding my feelings and putting them off thinking it was just stupid teenage hormones; but seeing you walk down those stairs and into the lounge room where i was waiting with your parents and that stupid boyfriend of yous-”

“Braydon” you cut in with a watery smile.

“Yeah! Him. I always hated him” Daniel muttered absently, “ever since then ive been in love with you, and i've fallen more and more in love with you with every day that has passed. I find new things about you almost every day” Daniel said before taking a breath and letting out a small chuckle as he sniffled and wiped his eyes.

Going up

(It's two o'clock on the edge of the morning)

“Daniel…” you said softly, “why didn't you tell me sooner?” you asked as you scooted closer to the actor.

“I didn't want to ruin what we had” Daniel muttered softly as you wrapped your arms around him.

She lights me up

(She's running magical circles around my head)

“I wouldn't have minded you know” you said softly as you turned Daniels head to look at you. You sighed softly at the tears that streamed down his face and wiped away the tracks they had left and cupped Dans cheeks; rubbing your thumb over his cheekbone before letting your gaze drop to his lips.

She breaks me up

(I hitch a ride on a dream she's driving)

“Are you saying i could have asked you out this entire time?” Daniel asked with a chuckle, you nodded with a grin that spread to your eyes.

“I've been in love with you since you first broke your leg” you said before pausing, “wait”

“So you love me for my junk is that it?” Daniel asked with a laugh.

“What no! Of course not you dork!” you said as you pushed Daniel, the boy laughed wholeheartedly as he let himself fall onto his side on the couch before twisting himself onto his back as you came up and placed your knees either side of his hips; neither of you thought of it being sexual, nor did you even want it to be sexual.

“Why then?” Daniel asked, “hmm?”

“Because you trusted me enough to help you in some of your most desperate times without anyone else being there” you said thoughtfully. Daniel leant up on his elbows with a soft smile, “and ive fallen more and more in love with you with each day that passes” you said softly.

She lifts me up

Daniel chuckled softly before you leant in and connected your lips with his; a passionate, searing kiss mixed with every emotion of love, want, distance and everything in between. Your arms wrapped around Daniels shoulders and tangled into his hair as his came around your waist and his hands connected with the skin of your back; you shirt had ridden up from straddling Daniel, but neither of you cared enough to stop.

[desafrey]

[  WALL  ]:           pinning the other up against the wall, the two muses begin to have sex up against a wall.

if there's one thing that desdemona godfrey is good at, is starting an argument. the anger is not one to be trifled with, and frequently whoever is on the other end of her anger, never wins. kai anderson has been a thorn in desdemona's side for years. and it seems recently, he's made it his goal to only further lodging himself into her side. from his attempt to get involved in her life, and that meant attempting to get involved in kurtz's life, and desdemona refused to let that happen. desdemona doesn't often pick fights she can't win. and when she gets angry, there's often things that are thrown. a glass cup has already been thrown at him, though kai had moved out of the way and the glass shattered into the wall behind him. ' i told you to leave him alone, kai ! ' desdemona knows she's no where near perfect. and often, the pot calling the kettle black. but she cares about her children, even if sometimes..she makes the wrong decisions. desdemona is angry, and her breathing is heavy from her yelling. since the glass didn't hit him, desdemona has have the urge to remove one of her heels from her foot and throw it at him as well. kai must have had enough. his hands are pushing at her shoulders, and desdemona feels her back hit the wall. an edge of a picture frame. for some reason, words die in her throat, but anger still seethes beneath her. there's a moment of tension, silence. hazel hues glaring at him. ' i don't know what -' her words are cut off, and kai is kissing her. rage still bubbles beneath. from the fact that she's married, to the fact that he thinks kissing her will get her to stop being a bitch. her hands move to grab at his shirt, but for some odd reason, she doesn't push him away. instead, she's moving a firm grip on him with her nails.

she returns the kiss with force and makes her anger known. one of her hands lets go of the grip on his shirt and grabs at one of his hands. despite her mixed emotions, her feelings, her complicated history with the man in front of her, she's placing his hand onto her thigh. there's a shift of her back against the wall, and the picture frame on the wall falls off. another shattered glass object. kiss is broken, and there's an angry scowl of her lips. ' we're not done with this conversation. ' but with the grip still on his shirt, desdemona is pulling him into another kiss, teeth moving to bite and make her point known. her feet are moving to get out of her heels. black heels, somehow instead of throwing them at him, they've simply ended up on the floor. ' i would say maybe you could do something better with your mouth, but we both know that's not exactly your best skillset. '