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infernalisa · 1 year
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            @paramythas asked:  [    MOUTH    ]    for    your    muse    to    put    their    hand    over    my    muse’s    mouth  (from  io  because  the  vamp-adjacents  should  meet-)
        it  takes  kai  a  moment  to  register  her  hand,  over  his  mouth.  ruby  gaze  widening,  brows  raised  in  very  obvious  confusion.  did  he  say  something  wrong?  inappropriate?  wouldn't  be  the  first  time,  he's  still  figuring  this  out.  and  telling  what's  going  to  upset  land  dwellers,  and  what  isn't  is  about  as  easy  as  finding  another  mer  in  the  abyssopelagic  zone.  still--  she's  got  a  lot  of  nerve  putting  her  palm  so  close  to  his  teeth  like  that.  and  without  much  warning,  kaito  opens  his  mouth---  and  bites  down  on  her  hand.  almost  an  impulse  really...can't  be  helped.
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Helloo there! I'd like to give lots of love for this story! I'm a fucking pusset, and I avoid horror with all my might, usually, but your story has been really intriguing and I'm, above all else, deadly curious! I think there's only one other horror IF that I actually like, and now there's yours too! The story seems to be pretty interesting and the MC being a private investigator only adds to that (me loves sniffing around where I shouldn't). When I read the whole swamp scene there was a giant storm here, and when we reach the parking area, the lights started to flick here, the game's sound made it a whole lot worse and I was like "Well, damn you wendigo sir, you already found me". 😢
I looved Elias, he's a real grumpy and my MC was so terrified that she resorted to violence, never my first option, but I loved the outcome. And I'm sooo curious about Shepard, and literally everyone. As Elias said "curiosity killed the cat" and oh man I'm in for a ride, no regrets.
Thank you so much, I'm looking forward to learn more about the world, the characters and the story as a whole. Let's love these guys/galssss and enjoy this amazing writing!
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Awww staaap it ! I blushed reading this >.> I mean it went straight to my little heart 🥹 I'm so happy to know you'd tried reading it and actually loved it ! (Which other horror IF do you like ? I'm asking for a friend 👀. Nah, in truth I'm quite an IF enjoyers to the core as well 😤).
Haha, MC being a private investigator will sure sniff all around the country 😂 Nothing will stop their nosy ass.
The hours I put to find the right effect to add a little tension when the creature comes back I'm glaaaad it works ! 🥳
The fact that everybody wants to bully grumpy Elias is sooo much fun to read 😂 Did you punch him ? 🤣 It's so funny to read reactions about him ! Feel free to ask, if you have questions about the other characters ! I'll do my best to write some spoiler-free answers 🤗 (Sheppard getting so much attention is getting me a fluffy feeling in the chest. Like, I'm seeing them like my smol bean instead of all, y'all making me 🥹👉👈 "Please continue to love them edgy child". )
Welp, it's decided, I'm pulling all nighters for this part 02 xD
Thank you so very much for your kind words and cheers ! Do take care of you 🩵🌟
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infinitelycynical · 1 year
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3, 14, 18, 19 & 29 for the fanfic writers ask? Thank you!
Hi! Thank you so much for the ask! :D
3. What’s your favorite fic that you’ve written?
I am torn between two of them, I'm not sure which one to pick. These would be The Complaints Box and Doomed By The Narrative. The Complaints Box is all comedy, and I actually really enjoyed experimenting with how to tell a story through the formatting. I'm very fond of writing through unconventional formats, or formats not seen in the DN fandom before. Doomed by the narrative, however, is some of my best writing to date. I'm really proud of how I've done the worldbuilding behind that and how it supports the narrative.
4. How many WIPs do you have right now?
Eight, as of now! Three of those are for Death Note.
18. What’s one of your favorite lines you’ve written in a fic?
Very, very good question. I scoured through doomed by the narrative because, again, favourite writing, and came across this:
Blood rushed through his ears; the adrenaline of his own arrogance had left him in a dizzying sweep. A voice in his head that mutated into something reminiscent of Matsuda screamed in his head, admonishing his arrogance in a desperate fury. Look what you have done! It shrieked, You are not a martyr, you are not justice! You are human and you are a fool! Divine beings strive to create monsters even remotely as evil as the monster you have become! For all your so-called godliness, it will be a mortal who kills you!
I remember this line so vividly because I had written it a long while before I wrote the rest of the fic, and I was very excited to include it.
19. Give us a small teaser from one of your WIPs.
The question of all questions! I'd be happy to oblige, this is from one of my Death Note wips (who a couple of my friends might know about... hehe, I have big plans for this one!):
Something deeply troubled laid beneath those blank grey eyes, something Light was incapable of identifying. Yet, he had never been so curious about anything in his life as he was about Ryuzaki Ueda. So, it was this fascination that he pursued, encouraged by his then deformed rationale.
Had to choose an excerpt which wouldn't spoil too much and was short! Told myself "no, do not send this whole paragraph in, do not do that" haha.
29. Share a bit from a fic you’ll never post OR from a scene that was cut from an already posted fic. (If you don’t have either, just share a random fic idea you have that you don’t plan on getting to.)
This is interesting! Had to scour around and see what I could find, but then I remembered this:
“Morning, where-” he cut himself off with a yawn and looked down, noticing the discarded shoes, “What are those? I have never seen you wear anything less formal than leather shoes in the entire time I’ve been dating you.” The man, Reiji, ignored his greeting and hung his damp coat on the hook by the door. “You said last night that taking a walk in the morning is, quote, ‘good for the mind’. Therefore, I went on a brisk walk.” Touta felt a grin forming across his face, “And how was it?” “Awful.”
It was originally intended to be a separate fic, then a chapter 2 to curiosity killed the cat (but satisfaction will bring it back). But I never got around to it, and never planned on publishing it, because it really was fine as a oneshot.
I had a lot of fun answering this, thanks for sending it through! Have a lovely day anon <3
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nerdy-talks · 1 year
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I see your open to writing smut/nsfw content but what is your stance on writing dark content? noncon? yandere stuff? sorry if your not ok with this ask but I’m curious lol
Curiosity killed the cat, you know?~ (≖⌣≖)
Haha, in all seriousness.... I don't mind you asking at all, anon! It's actually easier to think of what I won't write for opposed to what I will write for. A quick list can be found here.
To answer your specific question : I am definitely open to writing darker content, including noncon. I've always been a huge fan of the yandere trope and have actually been writing a few yandere themed stories revolving around My Hero Academia.
I may post them here once I'm done, or at least when I get further into them.... But I haven't decided whether I'll bite that bullet yet or not lol (unless I get requests to post them. Then that will be enough persuasion for me ^^ )
Note : I'm sure this goes without saying, but any kind of dark or potentially triggering material will be heavily tagged.
With all that being said, my ask/request box is open (:
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fgrobichiko · 2 years
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Subject 1934F - File 2022B
[Description: Subject is a tall, green-skinned humanoid. Human-like proportions, though extremely muscled. White hair covers her back entirely. Face is skull-like]
"So, tell me about yourself."
"You know enough. Why keep asking?"
"Well, I don't personally know that much. Humor me?"
"You certainly seem more bold than the last one they used."
[Subject gestures to a blackened corner of the room]
"Yes, well. I presume you could have killed me already if you'd wanted to."
"And who's to say I won't want to soon?"
"I suppose that would be you."
"Yes."
"But of course I can't promise you anything if I'm dead."
"Very bold. Are you human?"
"As far as I'm aware, at least."
"I guess you would be. Humans always do act big. Humans here, at least."
"Yes, I suppose we do. So, what's your name?"
"Nice try. I won't be telling you that."
"Alright. What is your species?"
"Alien. Do the specifics matter?"
"Well, I can't deny we're curious."
"What was that saying about curiosity again?"
"Yes, well. You're not exactly a cat, but if you help just a little I'll get you something to play with if I can."
"Alright. Ask something else, then."
"What would you like to tell me?"
"Haha, well nothing specific. How about we play... a question game."
"Twenty questions?"
"No, I don't think we'll have time for that."
"Alright." [there is the sound of shuffling papers for five seconds.] "Are you... an Orc?"
"Haha! Who on earth added that to the pile? No, I am not an Orc. I am nothing like that. Not so mundane."
"A demon?"
"I'm an atheist."
"An... elemental? An immortal? A-"
"Now, now, give me time to answer. No, I'm not an elemental, whatever that is. Though I suppose, yes, I am immortal."
"Well, that's something, at least."
"Isn't it just. Though you surely came to the same conclusion years ago. How many has it been now, anyway? A hundred?"
"Near enough."
"Mm. Pretty dull, all in all."
"Yes, well I'll do what I can."
"If I let you out of here."
"Yes, I suppose so."
[Subject picks at her nasal passage with a claw for an extended period of time.]
"Would you like more questions?"
"If you're ready for the answers, yes."
"Are you from our galaxy?"
"No, I wouldn't be caught dead living here if it weren't for you."
"Is our galaxy not up to snuff?"
"Haha! Not at all, no. It's very boring. Not a lot of activity."
"Not enough life?"
"Not enough explosions."
"You're a fan of those, then."
"Aren't you?"
"They have their moments, I suppose. I prefer character over action, I must admit."
"Ah, I can't stand character. So much fooling about, for such a short-lived species. Do something with your time."
"What do you think we should do-"
"Kill eachother."
"That's pretty blunt."
"I'm quite a blunt creature."
"I suppose so. So you've been here... ninety-eight years, by my count. You're immortal. You certainly have the power to kill us, and you think we should die. Why haven't you attempted to escape?"
"Why should I? Would that be interesting?"
"So you're here by choice?"
"That's not what I said. I'm not here for any reason other than that YOU kidnapped me, and every now and then you try to kill me. Maybe I'm curious. Maybe I want to know if you can."
"Well, what if we did?"
"Haha, oh dear, no, I wouldn't worry about that. You haven't come close yet."
"So why stick around?"
"I'm curious. And besides, at some point I'll be out. I am immortal, after all. This isn't my longest vacation. Or my worst. Might be one of the duller ones, though. I've been considering having a nap."
[there are further sounds of flicking paper]
"Yes, that's right, I do sleep. Just not very often. And I'm very hard to wake up."
"I see..."
"And I snore. Well, more like I talk in my sleep."
"I see-"
"Be thankful you haven't. I'm being very quiet right now. Whispering, if that."
"Ah."
"Yes, that's more like it. I suppose that might be part of it, actually. It's a bit of a- a sabbatical. Go somewhere nice and chilly, be very gentle and very quiet for a little while. I'm not sleeping, but it certainly is relaxing."
"Thank you. Recording ends."
[While this interview has revealed more information than previous attempts, the information given is certainly concerning. As with other supra-beings and extra-terrestrial subjects, yet further information is needed.]
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multifandommilfs · 1 year
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Grieving Faults
Summary: Lorraine faces the consequences from astraying orders
Pairing: Lorraine Broughton x reader
Warnings: rivals HAHA
Word count: 4189 characters
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The overhead light flicked on, throwing a violent glare above Lorraine, her blonde bangs casting shadows that contoured her face, made her features sharp and menacing. You sat before her, pen scratching into the blank paper beneath your arm. The air hung ladened, permeating the interrogation room in stoicism.
Lorraine knew the woman before her held the cards in an iron fist, perhaps you were even superior to Eric and Emmett, rank levelling with ‘C’, perhaps higher. However, it was only an arbitrary guess based on her years in the operation, there was without a doubt that the reserved ones brandished the poisons to be picked, they were frank and curt and only allowed dread to sink slowly, torturing until the perpetrator-turned victim babbled. She wasn’t going to be one of them because she followed orders until the last breath of the operation, so another question arose. Why was she sent here?
Now she couldn’t stand the incessant scribbling of the pen being the only stimulant for her mind after her eyes explored the room, was fed up with the blinding scowl of the overhead lights, the anonymity of her interrogator for you were practically shrouded by the downward swerve of your hair, there was no nametag above the breast pocket of your suit, clean and crisp without a thing to read. You were the Irene Adler to Sherlock Holmes.
She held her tongue for a precise 5 minutes, she knew, she counted second by second, parted her sore lips from the cut by the corner, clicking her tongue, debating, weighing the odds, to ask what is your damn problem or to not. She felt it now, the dread that she promised she wouldn’t feel because she’d already faced death in the face and stared it in the eyes so many times, but what she didn’t consider was the waiting time, she never had to wait for death, death waited for her; now, she was the waiting party, a never-ending suspense that compels the mind to make up its own horror.
‘Wh-’ The door slammed open, a wave of fresh air poured into the room and two oh so composed gentlemen stood panting at the doorway, hands pressed against their hunched knees, she glanced at you, at them. CIA agent Eric Kurzfeld and her superior, Eric Gray, staring in terror at your smile.
“Gentlemen, I expected C to brief you on this switch.” Lorraine turned to you, deciphering your suave before her mind thrashed at the wider smile you shot her.
‘Apparently not, we apologize for this intrusion.” Eric breathed deeply and you waved them off. Once the door shut silently, you tsked nonchalantly, pen clicking before you placed it aside, hands folding together in front of your lips, elbows balanced on the table.
“You were saying?” Lorraine stared; she didn't know where to place you in the hierarchy now that you were clearly more superior than C.
Upon her silence, the pen was picked up, she dreaded another stretch of agony. “What am I doing here and what do you want from me?” it rolled from her tongue and dropped into the room with a splat, it conjured a sympathising smile by your lips.
“Looks like C hasn’t been informing anyone of anything. Well-” you clapped your hands together, reclining on the chair. “You’re here to ask questions, and I answer them to the best of my abilities, and as much as I'm allowed to. Curiosity kills the cat, don’t you agree? Begin on your own accord, won't you? Though you must know my time here is limited.” and after a brief check to your watch, “10 minutes to be exact.”
“why did you kill her?” Lorraine whispered after a moment of silence, glancing at you from her bowed posture on the chair and saw that you gave her a soft pull of your lips, a breath from your lips.
“She was a liability to the mission.” the words pounded her mind, suddenly fuelled her fury, screaming and wracking a havoc in her mind she shot up, the chair scraped shrilly as her palms slammed the table.“She was innocent! She didn’t do anything! She wasn’t even involved with the list! Why was she killed?!” she breathed, felt each ladened breath as the kiss of Delphine’s and a wave of heat wasbrought to her eyes.
You kept your eyes with hers even though she had that burning rage in her eyes, that she was now towering over your frame. “ Her death is as much of her fault as it is yours Lorraine.”
“Don't you dare-”
“You’ve been thoroughly briefed of the rules of the mission, you knew that everyone you come into personal contact with will result in their possible eradication and you still pursued her, even after Agent Kurzfeld dissuaded you. Have I gotten all the facts right?”In your explanation, you had raised up to her, levelling with her. “She did not need to die Lorraine," You leant in, lips right to her ear, you felt a dribble of dampness from her cheek to yours before you pulled away from her and sat back into your seat, tucking away your papers into your briefcase, hooking the pen upon your breast pocket, you drew up a smile at her frame, stilled and tense and pressed a hand upon it.
"That's all the time I have now, I'm sure Agent Gray and Agent Kurzfeld will see you now." The door clicked shut, leaving her in grieving agony.brought to her eyes.
You kept your eyes with hers even though she had that burning rage in her eyes, that she was now towering over your frame. “ Her death is as much of her fault as it is yours Lorraine.”
“Don't you dare-”
“You’ve been thoroughly briefed of the rules of the mission, you knew that everyone you come into personal contact with will result in their possible eradication and you still pursued her, even after Agent Kurzfeld dissuaded you. Have I gotten all the facts right?”In your explanation, you had raised up to her, levelling with her. “She did not need to die Lorraine," You leant in, lips right to her ear, you felt a dribble of dampness from her cheek to yours before you pulled away from her and sat back into your seat, tucking away your papers into your briefcase, hooking the pen upon your breast pocket, you drew up a smile at her frame, stilled and tense and pressed a hand upon it.
"That's all the time I have now, I'm sure Agent Gray and Agent Kurzfeld will see you now." The door clicked shut, leaving her in grieving agony.
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briamichellewrites · 2 years
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Brad was drinking heavily to escape the abuse from Angelina. She had problems with abandonment and she escalated to the point where she was hitting him or throwing whatever she could get her hands on at him. He was beaten down verbally and emasculated. Nothing he did was good enough. Every little thing was a fight. He was so tired but he couldn’t leave because she threatened to take the children. She would make it so everyone believed him to be the abuser.
He would lose custody of the children and she would destroy their relationship with him. Anna would not allow Shiloh to be around her because of how violent she was towards him. She used that to bully him. He often locked himself somewhere with whatever alcohol he had to drown out the pain. Nobody will believe you. That’s what she told him over and over. He knew she was right.
Who would believe that he was being abused? He loved Angelina and wanted to help her. That was another reason why he couldn’t leave. He also believed her when she told him everything was his fault. Why wouldn’t he? He was reminded of that every day. Maybe it would be better to just die. No, he couldn’t do that to Ellie or the kids. It would kill her to find out he had died. She would spiral down into self-harm. Maybe she would start drinking like he was. You’re so fucking stupid! Yeah, I know.
elliotryan: Bark Damon —> Bark Minoda. Sorry, Matt.
Elliot posted a picture of Bark sitting on the couch upright like a human. She thought it was hilarious, so she took a picture. It received comments from her followers. Bruce looked at his sister with his head tilted in curiosity. What the hell are you doing? Bark smiled with her tongue out. She was a weird puppy. He and the cats were getting used to her. The cats stayed away, while he made sure she didn’t get into trouble.
That was his job as the oldest. She was just a puppy and didn’t know any better, so he had to teach her. Their human was also teaching her. She had a lot of patience and she made sure all the animals got equal attention. They loved their human. She was very motherly towards them and she never yelled at them when they got into trouble. Instead, they got a stern no. That was enough for them. They knew what that word meant. She gave them pets to let them know she still loved them.
She also loved picking them up and kissing them on their heads. I love you. They loved her, too. At the moment, she was holding Bon Jovi, who had been playing and fighting with his brother. They were also used to being carried around the house. She pet his fur and he purred happily. After scratching his head and kissing him, she put him back on the floor.
I’m tempted to change Bark Damon’s name to Bark Minoda. – Ellie
Haha, do it! – Mike
Mike and the band had watched a video taken of her helping an elderly man, who had fallen. People were trying to help him but he couldn’t understand them and was getting frustrated. She stopped to see if she could help. As he spoke, she recognized the language. Japanese. She bent down and introduced herself in the language. He seemed relieved someone could finally talk to him! She asked the crowd to step back to give him room to breathe.
He then explained that he had fallen on his hip and he was in pain. She asked someone to call for an ambulance. During the phone conversation, she translated the questions into answers. He was sixty-five years old and needed a hip replacement but he didn’t have insurance because he was an immigrant. Did he have family in the area? No, his son lived in New York City.
“Kare wa ashita tonde imasu!”
(He is flying in tomorrow!)
“Byōin no darekaga anata no tame ni kare o yobu koto ga dekiru kamo shiremasen. Kyūkyūsha ga mukatte ori, mamonaku koko ni tōchaku shimasu. Anata no musuko ni tsuite motto oshiete moraemasu ka?”
(Maybe someone at the hospital can call him for you. An ambulance is on its way and will be here shortly. Can you tell me more about your son?)
She kept him talking to distract him from his extreme pain while holding his hand. His son, Haru was a waiter at a Japanese restaurant. He was twenty years old and in college to become an art teacher for children. Haru was a good boy. He always checked in with him. Did she have any children? No, but she had four animals. What kind? She had two dogs and two cats. Did they fight? Yeah, like cats and dogs. When the ambulance arrived, she continued translating for the paramedics.
They were going to bring him to the hospital. He thanked them. The video ended with him being put on a gurney. They had no words for how they felt about the video. She had been a hero. Instead of walking away and ignoring him, she stopped to help. They couldn’t imagine how scary that must have been but she remained calm and kept him talking.
TMZ later reported she had paid to have his hip replaced, along with his hospital bills. She was credited as a hero by his son, which she humbly accepted. Mike had tears in his eyes because he imagined that man was his father or grandfather. They both knew English, but what if they didn’t? What if they were laying on the ground in extreme pain and nobody stopped to help them? Joe agreed. His family was Korean. They knew how hard it was to learn English in a foreign country.
elliotryan: Minna no yasashī kotoba ni kansha shitaidesu. Dareka o tasukeru no ni hitsuyōna no wa, hitori to isshun dakedesu. Ren to Haru, soshite karera no kazoku no puraibashī o onegaishimasu. Arigatōgozaimashita. I want to thank everyone for their kind words. All it takes is one person and one moment to help someone out. I ask for privacy for Ren, Haru, and their family. Thank you.
She was very scared and she didn’t know how the hell she was able to stay calm. It was as if her brain just went into go mode. She quickly assessed the situation and went from there. Mike thanked her for stopping to help. How was she doing? She was still shaking and was trying to calm down her anxiety. He suggested listening to music while taking a hot bath. Ren was safe and he was being taken care of in the hospital. She did everything she could for him and his son.
He also recommended staying off social media for the rest of the day to disconnect. She was going to do that. Good. He told her how extremely proud they were of her. Was she proud of herself? Yeah. She should be! You did something amazing! Pride was not enough to explain how they felt. Thank you.
“You’re welcome. I love you. Go take a bath and let me know how you’re doing tomorrow.”
“I will. I love you too.”
After hanging up, he wiped his tears before going out to find out what Chester and Joe were arguing about. Nothing. They were just goofing off. Brad came over and patted his shoulder. Thanks. Pretty soon, they would be back home. As much as he loved performing and meeting fans, he was anxious to get home to Ellie, Jordan, and their unborn baby.
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harunayuuka2060 · 2 years
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AHHhH
something i wrote and yknow me wanting to feel pRIdE - my god im becoming lucifer so i was thinking what about giving inspo to you- like i mean i hope its inspo haha- omg im akward so sorry
A rewind to the past
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Walking down the narrow dark stairs hearing your name being called the stairs lit only by flickering candles something straight out of a horror movie.. everything that you were doing was screaming for you to stop a big red flag yet humans easily gave in to temptation but clearly you would've known better than to disobey the avatar of pride himself.. ? Curiosity killed the cat a saying known far and wide a warning to everyone yet to none in particular walking up the stairs with your heart beating in your chest feeling as if waiting to jump out and astonish you as you reach the top now you would be lying if you told that you weren't terrified but.. you were to far gone to go back now..
as you reach the hallway gold painting the dark periwinkle walls candles lighting up a entrance to a slumber like room perfect for a person to live in.. " I knew you were the person who be able to find me " now you were no stranger to fake smiles but the aura this man- demon , angel whatever he was looked like he was smiling out of joy yet a certain tone of malice tracing behind the smile he showed deciding to ask the obvious you ask who this strange person was.. " who am I... that is a good question i forgot the answer to that question long ago myself." Asking him again the once again what should be know weather he was a demon.. for sure the brothers would have noticed if there was a human here due to their scent ... an angel would have been a even more obvious the pureness would've caused discomfort and temptation to remove whatever it was the only answer that could've been hidden would be a demon yet why was this strange man declining it?
To Be Continued..
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I will read it later. 😂👌
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sunlight-moonrise · 4 years
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Satisfied Curiosity (Reid Imagine)
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Summary: Bartender!Reader does everything she can to get the cute FBI agent’s attention. 
A/N: This wasn’t suppose to be so long or late, but my mind got the best of me. Big Thanks to @spencer-reid-in-a-pool and @reidetic​​ for being amazing Betas (you guys are precious!). This story would be utterly unintelligible without them. Also thank you to everyone who showed love to my first fic. I didn’t expect for it to receive half of the attention it was given. I’m super grateful and I hope to provide more for you all. Enjoy!
Category: Smut
Content Warnings: Sexting, Oral (Male Receiving), Fingering, Penetrative Sex, Rough Sex, Degradation
Word Count: 9.1K (sorry, not sorry)
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I’d like to think that I’m able to read people pretty well. Since working as a bartender for the past five years, I can examine an individual and have their personality down pat. Facial expressions, body language, posture, gestures. All these things are basically words to a story that I am able to put together.
My thought process was cut off when I noticed these two guys sitting at the end of the bar. I regarded them momentarily. They don’t look like the typical bar patron, their clothing a little too unseemly for a place like this. They were surveying the area as if looking for something. 
I got a side profile of the tan Hispanic man. He had dark curly hair and trimmed facial hair. He was talking lowly to the man he was sitting with, their eyes still skimming all over their surroundings. I couldn’t get a good look at the other guy since his back was to me.
They sat tall, their bodies alert to any movement. It was as if it was their first time at a bar, but I know they were not uncomfortable here. There were no jittery movements from what I can see; no telltale signs that they were nervous. They also were not paying much attention to the people around them, focusing more on random spots within the place. Weird. Are they inspectors? Nah, that can’t be. Drew always gives us a heads up when visitors come. Plus, we got checked a few weeks ago.
The two finally turned towards my direction, and I was able to see the other guy. Wow, he was hot. Like very hot. Loose brown curls sat wildly on his head, looking as if he just rolled out of bed. He had a light stubble going on, highlighting the sharpness of his jaw. Damn, I bet I’d cut myself just touching it. He had a beautiful pair of pink lips. I quickly turned my attention to his left hand, noticing the lack of a ring. No wife, good. Now I need to make sure he doesn’t have a girlfriend or fiancée waiting for him at home.
I trailed my eyes upward, noticing that he was staring at me as well. I felt my face heat up when I saw him smirk. Damn, he caught me checking him out. His companion was also looking at me expectantly. They probably have been trying to get my attention for a while now, most likely to order some drinks. I made my way towards them, smoothing my hands over my jeans.
“Evening fellas, would you like to see a menu?” I asked as I placed some napkins in front of them.
“No thanks, but my partner and I would like to ask you some questions…” said the Hispanic man with a small pause. He quickly looked at my name tag before looking back at me “…(Y/N)”
The fuck? Partners? I didn’t think they were a couple. I did a quick glance over at them. Two Alpha males in a relationship rarely ever work out. They were not physically close to one another either. Sigh, you always fall for the ones you can’t get.
I didn’t answer them, still mentally distraught over this taken man. I’m sure they took my silence as confusion because the Hispanic man went on to explain, “I’m Luke Alvez and this here is Dr. Spencer Reid,” they flashed their badges, showing me some credentials. “We’re with the FBI.” Oh. I glanced toward Dr. Reid, a smile tugging on my lips. Score, we’re back in business.
I figured I might be here for a while so I got myself comfortable. Well, as comfortable as I can get standing behind a bar. I leaned towards them, my hands resting on the bar top. “Well, in that case, fire away.”
“Have you noticed any males here who arrived by themselves? This man likely sits alone, only interacts with women. He presents himself as a charming gentleman. His head would be facing downwards if he were sitting at the bar and he would probably wear some kind of hat to shield himself,” asked Luke.
“That’s roughly 50% of my male patrons, you’ll have to be more specific.”
“Yea, I should have figured that is not much to go by.”
I turned my attention back to the doctor who has yet to say a word, noticing that he was once again looking at random spots around the bar. “Your friend here is awfully quiet.”
At my comment, Spencer finally looked at me. I am sure that time stopped as his honey-colored eyes stared deeply into my own. If it wouldn’t come off strange, I’d stared at them all day.
He eventually turned away from me, “This place has a lot of blind spots.” He pointed to one corner by the back and another near the billiards table. It took a moment for me to comprehend what he was saying since I was distracted by the sound of his voice. He could probably recite Shakespeare and I’d think it was erotica.
He continued talking, oblivious of my swooning. “The man we are looking for does not want to be seen, he’ll know where to be so that the camera can’t spot him. He’ll likely bring the woman he’s talking to there or even over there,” he pointed to another spot, this time it was a small crook partially hidden behind a wall.
“The area by the restroom entrance also has no camera at all so he’ll possibly spend some time there as well,” he finished.
“I’d think I’ll notice some creep hanging near the bathrooms all night,” I remarked. “However, we have a security room in the back if you want to look over some footage.” I pointed to a door opposite the kitchen’s entrance.
“That’ll be very useful, thanks,” Luke reached into his pocket and took out his phone. He turned to Spencer saying “I’ma call Garcia, see if she can run some facial recognition on this guy.” With that, he walked to the security room.
I focused my attention back on Spencer, hoping he’ll stay here a bit longer. “May I ask you a question?”
“You just did,” he said, the damn smirk on his face once again. Smartass. 
“Haha, I’m serious,” He didn’t say anything, which I took as my cue to continue. “What exactly does someone like you do in the FBI?”
“Someone like me?” he repeated.
“Well, you do not look like a typical agent,” I stated, and he just raised a single eyebrow at me. “Not to say that you’re probably bad at your job. I’m sure that you’re amazing at whatever it is that you do. I’d just like to know exactly what it is. Like what does your job entail…” Great, out of all times for my motor mouth to talk off, it chose this moment.
Spencer didn’t say anything and the awkward pause was killing me. I wanted to grab his gun and shoot myself in the foot. He probably thought I was insulting him. He continued to watch me as I fidgeted under his stare.
Finally, he decided to show me some mercy. “I use psychology to profile and find people,” he put it simply.
“That’s it?” I questioned.
“Pretty much,” he stated evenly, focusing his attention on the napkin in front of him. His body was slightly tenser than before, telling me that he was uncomfortable. I decided to drop the topic.
I scanned his being in an attempt to find something, anything that would allow me to continue talking to him. He beat me to it. “Which Sherlock portrayal are you a fan of?”
I was momentarily confused as to how he knew I was a fan. “Um, I started watching BBC’s Sherlock but I find the books to be much more interesting than the show. Are you a fan?”  
“Of the books, yes. I haven’t had the chance to watch any of the series or films. I always find that reading offers a better experience. That’s a nice pin you have by the way.” 
Pin? I looked down and remembered my “I am Sherlocked” pin clasped next to my name tag. Gosh, I feel like an idiot. Just when I was going to reply, I saw Luke stepping out of the security room. 
I turned back towards Spencer, who was digging his hand into his pocket. He pulled out a card and gave it to me. “The number of the precinct we are helping is on here. If you have any further information, you should contact them.”
What, no. I don’t want him to leave yet. “But what if I want to talk to you more?”
“My number is on the back.” I flipped the card around and was greeted by a ten-digit code sprawled out in blue ink.
A smile adorned my face as I looked back at him. “How did you do that?” There’s not even a pen near his hands. Unless he carries all these cards with his number on it, which I severely doubt.
“You ask a lot of questions,” he stated.
“I’m a naturally curious person.”
He paused for a moment to dart his tongue across his lips. He made sure to look into my eyes before saying “You know that curiosity killed the cat.”
“But satisfaction brought it back.”
He gave a low laugh, “Touché.”
Just then Luke walked back to us, his phone to his ear. “C’mon man. The team needs us back at the station. There’s been another victim.” 
“We’ll talk later,” Spencer said to me. My heart skipped a beat at his words. I felt like a kid who had a childhood crush.
Spencer got up and with one last glance at my direction, the two of them headed out the door.
Well, there goes the best part of my day. I’m being selfish wishing that he would have stayed behind. The man is here to find a criminal, not get his dick sucked. I folded the card and slid it into my pocket before grabbing a rag. These shot glasses aren’t going to clean themselves.
●The Next Day●
I spent the last few hours debating on whether or not I should text Spencer. I tried to distract myself with mundane activities. I watched TV, did my chores, even attempted to read a book, but nothing kept my interest. I grabbed the card that was sitting idly on my dresser, pondering on what to do.
You shouldn’t. But I’m bored and he’s cute. He’s an FBI agent for crying out loud. He got important things to do. What’s the worst that can happen? You could get arrested for obstruction of justice. Or I can get closer to him and find out more about him.
It is settled. I added Spencer’s number to my contacts and perched myself on my bed before sending a short text.
‘Hello Dr. Reid.’ I waited a minute, then two, then three, anxiously hoping for a response back. This was a bad idea, he’s probably at another bar trying to catch this guy. I should just delete his number and make myself a sandwich.
Right when I was going to do just that, my phone vibrated. I never opened my messages so fast in my life.
‘(Y/N). Is everything okay?’
A smile broke across my face as I pondered on what to send him. Should I keep everything cute and sweet? Nah. That’s boring. Should I send some salacious texts? No, he’ll probably think I am some kind of skank. Perhaps I should go for the playful persona?
I finally decided to type out a message, not wanting him to wait any longer. I don’t need him thinking that I’m in actual danger because I don’t know how to respond to a simple text.
‘I’m more than okay now that you’re here.’
I didn’t have to wait long before his next text came in. ‘Is there something that you need?’
Oh Spencer, if only you knew. However, what I want cannot be attained at the moment. I quickly typed across my keypad, ‘That’s a loaded question.’
Apparently he did not like that since his next reply was, ‘I don’t have time for this. I am working right now.’
Well shit, should I stop? Hell no, we are in too deep. Besides, he could always choose to ignore my messages instead of responding. And he did give me his number instead of just leaving me with the precinct’s. With that in mind, I typed out a text and quickly pressed send before I started second-guessing my choices again.
‘So you don’t want to talk to me?’
Again, I didn’t have to wait long for his next message to come through. ‘You should only contact me if you have information pertinent to the man we are looking for.’
That’s bullshit. Why give me your number if you didn’t want me to talk to you? ‘You said we’ll continue the conversation later. It’s later.’
‘Later, When I am not working.’ he clarified.
If I were a smart girl, I would have left this alone so that he could work peacefully. But I’m not. ‘All work and no play makes for a grumpy doctor. Don’t you want some entertainment?’
‘You’re acting childish.’
I couldn’t help but grin at his statement. If only he knew. Well, I could drop him a hint or two. ‘I’ve been compared to a brat before.’
‘I’m not surprised.’
‘I’m a glutton for punishment, agent.’
‘Do you want me to deliver?’
My breath caught in my throat. Could it be? Does Dr. Reid have a darker side to him? Or maybe I’m reading too deeply into this. I don’t care, I’m having too much fun at the possibility of this man having a more unhinged side to him. I wanted to see it. I decided to be cheeky with him, ‘You’d like that, wouldn’t you Sir.’
‘What are you trying to get at?’ One step forward and two steps back. I guess profiling and mind-reading are not one and the same if he has to ask me this. Or maybe he isn’t used to someone asking him to dick them down without outright saying they want him to dick them down.
‘I said it already, I just want to talk to you.’
It took a couple of minutes for his reply to come through. ‘We’ll talk later.’
I decided to give Spencer a break. I got what I wanted with his earlier comment. I ended everything with an ‘I’ll hold you to that,’ and put my phone down. I looked at the clock on my bedside table and saw that an hour had passed. I guess time really does fly when you’re having fun. I might as well start getting ready for work.
●●●
Four hours into my shift and the crowd near the bar was barely manageable. I’m not a big fan of working Friday evenings. I easily get annoyed with the sloppy drunks who think they could hook up with any of the workers but the tips usually make up for it at the end of the night.
I was grabbing some bottles of beer when all of a sudden I got a twisted feeling in my gut. I felt the hairs in the back of my neck stand up, and not in a good way. Call it a sixth sense, but I suspected that something was wrong, very wrong. I placed the bottles down and looked at the countless customers littered around the bar top. My eyes landed on this man who was giving off some creepy vibes.
I’d like to think I had a pretty good memory and this guy was definitely new. He was hunched over, eyes looking at the menu on the table. He was rapidly tapping his finger on top of the table, so I assumed he was feeling uneasy. Every once in a while, his head would peek up, as if he was searching the crowd for someone. He had a baseball cap on, the hat pressed tightly down on his head, his blond hair barely peeking through.  
From what I can see he was attractive enough. A full-on beard decorated his face. He had on a leather jacket and a fitted shirt; seemingly trying to give off bad boy vibes. I started making my way towards him, “Is there anything you’d like to order?”
“That depends, are you on the menu?” Ugh. Gag. If I had a dollar for every time some Casanova wannabe used that line on me, I could pay for two months of my rent. He had a smile on his face that could be charismatic but I just found it downright disturbing.
“Food and drinks only. Sorry to disappoint.”
“That’s fine sweetheart, I’ll have whatever beer y’all got on tap.” As I walked away, I could feel his eyes leering at me. Should I text Spencer? No, I dealt with creeps before, this is nothing new. 
I turned back to where Mr. Creepy Guy was previously sitting but he was no longer occupying the seat. Fuck. I took a look around the crowded pub, hoping to spot him. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how you see it, I did. He was near the bathroom entrance talking to some girl who hardly looked like she could keep herself up.
Shit, I should get Spencer right now. I pondered on whether I should call him but figured that he wouldn’t be able to hear me over the volume of the crowd. I hurriedly pull my phone out of my pocket, trying my best to send the message as fast as my shaky hands can manage.
‘I’m pretty sure the man you’re looking for is here. You should bring some officers ASAP.’
Come on, Come on, Come on, have your cell on you. My phone vibrated, alerting me of a message. Oh thank god yes. ‘Are you serious?’ it read.
What the? Does he think I’m pranking him or something? I angrily typed on my screen, ‘This isn’t exactly something I will joke about Spencer.’
‘We’ll be there soon’ came his simple response. Okay, good. Now I just need to make sure that this guy doesn’t try to escape.
I looked back up and saw Mr. Creepy Guy still near the restrooms. One of his hands was holding on to the girl’s arm and I just knew he was trying to get her out of here. Spencer and company won’t arrive fast enough. I have to do something to make him stay longer.
I turned to my co-bartender, Manny, “I am going to take a 10 minute break.” I didn’t give him a chance to respond before I opened the small door dividing us from the crowd and made my way to Mr. Creepy Guy.
Once I got to the two of them, I spewed the first thing that came to mind, “Uh, excuse me. You um, forgot your drink. You know, the beer. That you ordered. At the bar earlier. About 10 minutes ago.” God, I looked like an idiot, but I couldn’t risk saying something that made him apprehensive.
Mr. Creepy guy sneered at me, “Yeah. I didn’t want it anymore.” Well, who shit in your cereal, mister. Oh right, that would be me. I gotta keep him a bit more distracted.
“Well if you order something, you gotta pay for it. Bar’s policy.” He continued to glare at me upset that I was being a cockblocker. Or more appropriately a murderblocker. Realizing that I wasn’t going away soon, he pulled a bill from his pocket before throwing it at me.  Wow I wonder where his pleasant attitude disappeared to.
I turned my attention to this poor girl and noticed she wasn’t looking too good. I assumed she was drunk but she looked way off it; as if she had been drugged or something.
Fucking hell, she probably has been. She can’t stand on her own two feet and she could barely stop her eyes from drooping downwards.
“Your friend here doesn’t look too good,” I commented, my hand already going towards the arm he wasn’t currently holding on to.
“She’s fine. We were just about to leave, right Sarah?” he asked the girl. ‘Sarah’ didn’t say a word, too busy trying her best to not crash down on the floor.
“Nonsense, we can’t have you leaving in such a state, it would look bad on us,” I improvised. “We’ll give her something real quick to help sober her up.” I hastily scanned the room, spotting Hannah, one of my coworkers, a few feet away.
“Hey Hannah,” I shouted, garnering her attention. I gestured for her to come here and she started walking over. When she stood in front of us, I pried ‘Sarah’ out of Mr. Creepy Guy’s hold and gently ushered her into Hannah’s arms.
“This is Sarah and she’s not feeling all that well. Can you tell Manny to give her the Queen’s special?” Hannah instantly knew what was up. The Queen’s special is our code name for helping those who we believe are in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation. Most of the time, the person is coherent enough to ask for help, but for these kinds of scenarios we’ll have to rely on our own wits.
The two walked, or in Sarah’s case, stumbled away. Hannah managed to give Mr. Creepy Guy a glare which he openly returned in my direction. I gave him a small smile, hoping he didn’t get suspicious and try to leave.
“She’ll be right back, would you like that beer while you wait?” I asked. 
“No, you did enough,” He jeered, taking slow steps back. I could have sworn he muttered ‘fucking bitch’ as he disappeared in the crowd, no doubt hightailing it out of here.
Crap, I should follow him. At least I’ll be able to tell the cops what direction he went or what his license plate number is. I started walking to the exit, shoving my way through the sweaty mass of people.
Once I got to the door, I pushed it open feeling the cool air hit my face. I looked around, trying to see if I could find Mr. Creepy Guy but to no avail. I walked a few steps down, searching to see if he went down an alley or something.
The place was eerily quiet and my nerves were starting to get the best of me. I suddenly felt a hand roughly grab my shoulder and let out an ear-piercing scream. I whirled around, my hand already in a fist to punch the living daylight out of this person.
Right when my hand was going to make contact, a hand closed around my fist. No problem, I’ll just kick you in the shin. My leg was about to leave the ground when I heard a stern “Calm down (Y/N).”
I know that voice. For the first time, I looked up and saw that it was Spencer behind me. I never realized beforehand how easily he towered over my form. He released my hand and I leaned my body against the wall next to me. The adrenaline from earlier leaving me.
“What the fuck Spencer, a little warning next time,” I angrily shouted at him. “You could have said my name before grabbing me or just tapped my shoulder. I don’t like being manhandled.”
“I severely doubt that,” he whispered. Wait, what. “Is the man still inside?” he asked in a louder voice than before.
“Um no. That’s the reason why I came out here. I was trying to find where he went.”
“And you decided to check an alleyway.” I casted my eyes down, paying attention to a piece of gravel on the floor. The tone of voice he was using made me feel as if I was in trouble. “Do you know what kind of danger you just put yourself in?  What if it was him behind you instead of me just now?” he chastised.
“I was fighting back,” I retorted.
“And you were losing that fight. You had no weapon of any kind to help defend yourself. You are no match for a fully grown male who sees girls like you as nothing but property,” Spencer snapped.
I felt miffed that he was scolding me about my safety but a pathetic part of me was turned on as well. I decided to switch this conversation back to what was important. “He’s a Caucasian man. About 5’9 with dirty blonde hair and facial hair. He had a Salem Red Sox cap and a faux black leather jacket. Burgundy henley shirt with black washed jeans and white Adidas,” I recounted from my memory.
He recited everything word for word into his radio. “Go back inside, we’ll take care of it from here.”
“You’re fucking welcome by the way,” I sarcastically stated. Before I could blink, Spencer slammed his hands on either side of my head and was staring intently into my eyes. I felt my heart rate pick up instantly. I didn’t know whether to be scared or horny so my body decided on both.
He had a carnal look in his eyes and I felt a light shiver run down my spine. His tongue darted out, wetting his lips. It was as if it happened in slow motion, my eyes hungrily following the movement. He opened his mouth to speak and I was eagerly anticipating his words.
“Reid, come in. We need you for backup.” What the..? It was then that I noticed his comms were still on and one of his team members was trying to get his attention.
“Go back inside,” Spencer repeated, “We’ll continue this later.” Yeah fucking right. This is the third time you’ve told me this in the thirty hours I’ve known you. Nevertheless, I obeyed but it wasn’t because he told me; it was because I got paid by the hour and I was already gone for over fifteen minutes. At least that’s what I kept telling myself as I walked back inside.
I turned around to get a glimpse of his retreating form but he was already gone.
●●●
It was past midnight and I had about forty-five minutes left until my shift ended. The place was a lot emptier right now, which is pretty shocking. However, I’m guessing no one wanted to be around and get wasted when the cops were roaming about barely an hour ago.
I was pouring some shots for this couple when I felt a vibration in my pocket. I finished serving the duo before fishing my phone out, opening my messages straight away. ‘We caught the guy.’
I didn’t bother reading the name, knowing already who it was. Is it wrong of me to be a bit upset? I’m happy there’s one less criminal on the streets but I wanted to see Spencer some more.
Hmmm. There’s still a chance to make something happen, but I can’t mess it up. I quickly typed, ‘I should get a reward. I did help you catch the guy.’
I assumed that I’d have to wait a few minutes for him to respond but that was not the case. ‘And what is it that you want?’ It’s now or never.
‘You.’
I’m guessing he had his phone glued to him right now because his reply was immediate. ‘You don’t know who you’re dealing with.’
‘I’m not scared Spencer.’ If I didn’t know any better, I’d think he didn’t want me. But all the heated moments we had shared thus far had to have meant something.
‘You should be, I’m not the man that you need.’ was his reply.
I decided to be a bit cheeky, remembering that it gave me some results when I was messaging him earlier today. ‘You’re a man and I am in need, that’s more than enough for me. Save the rest for the pillow talk.’
I didn’t even get to put my phone down before his next text arrived. ‘This isn’t a good idea.’
Damn, this man is a hard nut to crack, but he has made me stubborn for him. I guess I’ll have to use my ultimate weapon.
Taking note of my surroundings, I dimmed the brightness of my phone and made sure to keep it close to my body. I don’t need any of the customers or coworkers to have a sneak peek into my secret album. I opened the app that holds all of my inappropriate photos, pondering on which one I should send to Spencer.
My eyes landed on one I took pretty recently. I’m not trying to sound conceited or anything but I looked fucking hot. It was erotic and sensual, but not overly so.
I was lying on my bed, one hand holding onto my chest while the other held the phone up. My fingers were spread apart, allowing for the taunt nipple of my left breast to peek out. The dim lighting of the lamp helped accentuate the curves of my body. The picture includes the lower half of my face, where I was biting down on my lower lip. I was wearing a white lacy thong that barely left anything for the imagination.
I quickly clicked on the photo and made it so that he’ll have to download the image before seeing it. I added the caption Warning, it’s a bit NSFW, before hitting send. Crossing my fingers, I hoped for a reply soon.
I waited and waited but my phone did not notify me of any new messages. Five minutes have passed and I was shit out of luck. Welp I tried. Now I gotta pick up my pride from the floor.
Suddenly, I felt my phone vibrate and I felt happiness immediately taking over. At first, I thought it was a text message, except the vibrations kept going and going. Realization hit me, it’s an incoming call. I grabbed it quickly, a small squeal leaving my mouth when I saw Spencer’s name appear. I accepted the call and put it towards my ear.
“Hello Dr. Reid, to what do I---“
“When does your shift end?” he interrupted. Well hot damn, no waiting around now huh.
“20 minutes,” came my simple reply.
“I’ll be outside,” and with that, he hung up the phone. Wow, I can’t believe that actually worked.
The next 20 minutes were by far the slowest time has ever went. I kept glancing at the clock, watching as each minute passed at a pain strikingly slow pace. Once it was 12:58 A.M, I already had my bag on my shoulder with my hand on the dividing door.
I made a quick mental check on the inventory I had in my purse. Wallet, check. Phone charger, check. Travel toothbrush, check. Bobby Pins, check. Condom, check. Deodorant, check. Extra panty, check. Yup, I’m ready. I’ve had too many spontaneous sleepovers to not be prepared for evenings like this.
I looked at the time and saw that it was finally 1:00 A.M. I zipped right out of here, making sure to shout my goodbyes as I made my way to the exit. Once out the door, I turned towards the corner and immediately spotted Spencer waiting for me.
I made my way towards him with the biggest smile on my face. “Hi, Spencer.”
“Get in,” he demanded.
“Why the haste?” I asked with a teasing tone behind my words.
“I’ve wasted enough time when it comes to you.” That’s a good enough reason for me. He got in the driver seat while I made my way to the passenger’s side, placing my bag on the floor near my feet.
“My house is a 20-minute drive,” I informed him. “You’ll just have to make a lef—“
“No,” he cut me off. “The hotel I am staying at is 10 minutes away from here.” And this is why I always pack the necessities.
“Alright, you’re in charge, Sir.”
Spencer didn’t respond to my little quip, choosing instead to turn the car on. Fine, play that game of yours. As soon as I put my seat belt on, he pulled out and started driving.
We’ve only been in the car for a couple of minutes before I got a bit antsy. I never did like quiet rides. I turned to him “What took you so long to get Mr. Creepy guy?”
His eyes fleetingly dashed towards my direction before focusing back on the road. “Who?”
“The man that you were looking for,” I clarified.
“We had to be sure it was him,” he stated.
“My description wasn’t enough for you.”
“It was helpful but we had to be certain. He eventually confessed to the crimes while under custody.”
“Oh,” I said. “Umm do you have a girlfriend?” A girl gotta make sure that she wasn’t becoming a homewrecker.
“A. What,” he asked. I’m pretty sure he heard me but I repeated myself anyway.
“A girlfriend. Or a boyfriend. Somebody waiting for you at home?”
“I do not. I am not in a committed relationship.”
“That’s cool. Neither am I if you’re wondering,” I said. “So did you like my picture?” Apparently, my mouth does not know when to stop. Although I must admit, I’m curious to know what he thought of it.
We stopped at a red light and he gazed at me before saying “I was with my team when I got your little message. They were wondering why I got quiet all of a sudden.” I would have laughed if he didn’t have such a dark look on his face. “I did not appreciate their curiosity as to what was going on.” The light turned green, and he started driving faster now. Do FBI agents get speedy tickets for booty calls?
“Does that mean you did not like it?”
Spencer didn’t respond and I was about to ask him something else when I realized the car was parked. Oh we’re here, that was fast. He got out and went to open my door for me.
“Wow, what a gentleman.” Still no response from him. I picked up my bag and hopped out while he closed the door behind me. He made sure to lock it before grabbing my hand and leading me to the hotel’s entrance.
I couldn’t even appreciate the interior of the place since Spencer was dragging me to the elevators. He finally spoke after pressing the button for the doors to open. “I’m giving you one more chance to turn back.”
“And miss out on the fun, no way.”
The doors to the lift opened and we stepped inside. They didn’t even close fully before he pushed me against the wall and crashed his lips against mine. Fuck, the moan that left my body was embarrassingly loud; I am sure the receptionists heard it.
I went to put my arms around Spencer’s neck but he grabbed my hands and pinned them to the wall before my fingers could even touch his shoulder.  His knee drew my legs apart, resting in between my thighs. A shudder ran through me, which caused him to tighten his hands around my wrists. I liked that he was releasing the wilder side of him; the side that he kept hidden from others.
He sucked my bottom lip between his and bit down on it. Instinctively, I opened my mouth which he took as a green light to plunge his tongue inside. It was sloppy, it was raunchy, but I loved it.
I was about to start grinding my pelvis against his knee when the elevator doors dinged open. As quickly as he came upon me, he pulled apart. Spencer grabbed my hand once again and tugged me down a hallway. After a few steps, we stopped in front of the door and he went to grab his key from his pocket.
I took the moment to admire him. He was still wearing what I assumed to be his work clothes. His hair looked even more messy than usual. I’d like to think that he was running his hands through it while debating on what to do with me. His eyes seemed darker, no longer the honey orbs I was captivated by the day prior. Nonetheless, they were still beautiful. His lips, my god those lips of his. Puffed out and more pink than normal. I just wanted to kiss him again.
Spencer opened the door to his room holding it open for me. Once we were inside, with the door fully closed this time, he pulled me into another hungry kiss. One of his hands held my face as the other landed on my waist. I dropped my purse on the floor, my hands promptly losing themselves in his hair.
My mouth immediately opened up, wanting to feel his tongue pressed alongside mine once more. He used the hand that was holding my waist to pull me closer until I was flushed against his body. I felt hot. Too hot. I wanted to rip off my clothes and his at this very moment.
Suddenly his face pulled away, much to my disappointment. We were trying to catch our breath as we looked at one another.
“I want you on your knees,” he rasped. I’d love nothing more but we wouldn’t be here if I were obedient.
“And if I say no?” I asked.
“Don’t pretend you’re some kind of bad girl because we both know that is far from the truth.”
“Your profiling skills need some work if you think I am a good girl who follows the rules.”
He tightened his grip on my waist. “I never said you were a good girl.”
“Then what am I?”
“You’re a cock hungry dirty whore who is going to get on her knees or be bent over mine. Your choice.” Well, who am I to argue against such logic. Although the idea of being spanked by him is exciting, I rather see him come undone by me. And on me.
I slowly sunk down to my knees as Spencer started removing his belt and unbuttoning his slacks. I helped him drag his pants and boxers down, low enough to unveil his hard dick. My mouth salivated at the sight of him and I pressed my thighs closer together. Maybe I am a cock hungry dirty whore.
I placed one hand on him, feeling the heated skin against my cooler palm. His dick gave a slight twitch at the difference in temperatures. I closed my hand, delighted by the fact that I couldn’t fit my whole first around his cock. Leaning forward, I placed a small tentative kiss on the head. I glanced up, seeing that he had his poker face on.
Now that wouldn’t do, I want to see Spencer Reid lose control because of me.
I pulled my hand back and brought it to my face. I licked the length of my palm before placing it at the base of his cock again. My opposite hand settled on his thigh to help balance myself. I leaned forward once more and lightly licked the tip before placing it inside my mouth. I sucked gently while firmly grasping the base. He rewarded me with a small grunt.
I moved down, slowly taking him inch by inch. I made sure to get him as wet as I can while gliding my lips against him. My hand pumped the remaining length that couldn’t fit in my mouth. He started to become more and more erect.
“You like this don’t you?” Spencer groaned out, “You’re such a filthy slut for me.” How is it possible that the sound of his voice is making me aroused? He placed his hands on my hair, fisting his fingers among the locks.
I moaned at his words, bobbing my head up and down at a faster pace. I moved my hand to cup his sac, giving him a gentle massage between my fingers. He gave out a choked sound as he started to slowly thrust his hips.
I drew back and kissed my way down his cock until my lips met my hand. I placed my mouth on one of his balls and gave one a light suck before running my tongue around it. “Fucking hell,” Spencer loudly exclaimed, as I returned the same ministrations to the neglected one.
I pulled away with a small pop and dragged my tongue from base to tip. My eyes looked up at him, and the sight was sexy as fuck. His mouth was opened as he was trying to catch his breath, his face slightly flushed. There was a light sheen of sweat on his forehead and the veins on his neck were more prominent.
I made sure Spencer’s eyes landed on mine as I wrapped my lips around his now full length. He started thrusting more earnestly this time as my hand went back to massaging his balls. I continued eye contact as I bobbed my head up and down on his cock.
He tightened his hands on my hair harshly, which made me more wet. Great, on top of being a cock whore, I am a pain whore. This man is bringing the worst out of me and I’m loving it.
I made sure to hollow my cheeks and swirl my tongue around his head every time I returned back up. I didn’t think I’d have this much fun with a cock in my mouth. Once I dipped my tongue against his slit and firmly clasped my hand over his sac, it was over for him.
Spencer took over and held my head in place as he started to thrust within me. I tried my best to maintain eye contact, despite the tears swelling up. My other hand clutched at the skin of his thigh, raking my nails over him. His groans were a sweet symphony to my ears. Just when I thought he was about to release himself, he stopped and pulled away from me.
“Why’d you stop?” I pouted, my lips feeling very sensitive as they moved against each other.
He panted heavily and loudly, “I don’t want to cum yet.” I couldn’t stop myself from smiling at the sight of him. He was a mess and it was all because of me.
“But I wanted to taste you.” My hand went back to grab him but he stopped me with a sharp tug of my hair.
“Behave or you won’t get a reward for sucking my dick so well,” he said flatly.
Ohh, I’m curious as to what a reward from Spencer Reid entails. He pulled me up and I had to place my hands on his chest for balance. As my legs were regaining feeling, he was staring at my face. I can already imagine what he sees. Tear stained face with puffy eyes and swollen lips. Apparently, he liked the sight because he pulled me into another kiss.
This one was much more tender than our previous kisses. His lips were soft, as if afraid they would irritate my already swollen ones. His hands cradled my head, gently tilting it up so he has better access. His tongue swirled against mine and I was surprised he wasn’t repulsed by his taste on me. So many guys would find this to be disturbing.
Spencer slowly pulled away from me. He looked into my eyes as he said, “I want you to strip then bend over the bed.”
“What if I don’t?” His once gentle hands on my face are now gripping my cheeks, making my lips pucker. He continued to stare at me and it took everything within me not to moan at his actions.
“I think you know what would happen if you don’t, do you really want that?” As much as I would have loved to mess with him some more, I did not want it at the expense of my orgasm. I’m too horny to be acting recklessly. 
I started stepping away from him, doing as he requested. I would have taken my time removing my clothes, but I was too impatient. As I pulled down my panties, I noticed how damp they were. This man has made me wanton and soaked without even touching me yet.
I went over to the bed, placing myself in the desired position. The bed was tall enough where my feet were still firmly on the floor but I didn’t need to bend my knees to keep my stomach flat against the mattress. 
I watched Spencer strip out of his clothes, making note of the mismatched socks he had on. Aww cute. Once he was bare, he walked up behind me and placed his hands on my hips. For a few seconds, he did nothing while I was readily anticipating his next move.
Finally, I felt his hand cup my mound and I gasped at the feeling. “You’re so wet. All of this because you had my cock in that dirty mouth of yours.” I shuddered at his words, the hairs on my arm rising up.
He started rubbing at my lower lips, spreading the arousal that has already formed all over me. “You have nothing to say now that I got my hands on you huh,” he continued, stroking his fingers against my core.
Just when I was about to say something, he sunk a single finger inside me. I inhaled sharply and buried my head into the sheets. I tried my best to move against him but the hand resting on my hip kept me at bay. He was methodical with his actions, pressing his finger against my walls as he moved in and out.
“Your pretty little cunt is taking my finger so well. You think you can handle another one?” I still couldn’t reply to him, too busy trying to even out my breathing. He then entered another finger. I moaned as he started diligently working those dexterous digits inside of me. My pussy was throbbing while he was working wonders.
A loud moan was torn out my body as Spencer’s fingers curled against my G-spot. “Oh you liked that, dirty girl,” he growled out. He curled his fingers once again and I let out an equally loud whine. He continued this every time he returned his fingers back inside of me; my throat releasing a moan whenever he did so. You’d think with all the time I spent staring at his hands that I’d be ready for him but that’s a big no.
My body was warming up and I could feel the heat pooling within me. I was a goner when a third finger entered me. He tightened his hand on my hip and I prayed that it would leave marks. I wanted to admire the bruises when this was all over.
I closed my eyes and tried to focus on the pleasure racking my body. I was so close to finding my release. The way I was pulsating around his fingers was a telltale sign that I was upon my release.
“You want to come, dirty girl, you want to come all over my hand?” he fiercely whispered. All I could do was nod against the comforters, my voice long gone by now.
I felt myself pulse and tighten around him. With just one more curl of his fingers, I was about to climax. But he suddenly pulled out and released me.
“What the fuck?” I screeched, voice coming back with a vengeance. “You said I was going to get rewarded you teasing bastard.”
“And you are. Now shut up before I change my mind.” For once, I stayed quiet, only because I really wanted an orgasm. It is the least he could do after making me all hot and bothered.
I turned my head back, wanting to see what Spencer would do next. I whimpered when I saw him put his fingers in his mouth, licking my essence off of him. I watched as he took his time, my pussy continuing to throb at the sight.
“You taste pretty good for such a whore,” he remarked once he was done. I saw him walk towards the nightstand and grab a foil packet. Excitement coursed through my veins, my body barely staying still.
He was behind me once again, and I was ready for him. I felt him rub the head against my lips, pressing down when it met my clit. He continued doing this, moving up and down against me, making sure to coat himself in my arousal. I started to wiggle my hips against him, hoping to gain some more friction.
A loud moan was torn out of my throat when Spencer suddenly grabbed my hips and buried himself inside my pussy. He let out a groan as he stilled within me. We had a moment to adjust to one another before he started rocking against me. He was hitting me deep, touching places that I didn't know were possible.  
“Spencer, you feel so fucking good,” I mewled out, enjoying the feel of his cock against my walls.
He kept a steady rhythm, making sure to pull halfway out before pushing back in. Small moans left my mouth as I tried my best to return his thrusts. His hands on my hips did not allow for much movement, reminding me that he was the one in charge of my pleasure.
My body moved rhythmically against the bed, my sensitive nipples rubbing against the sheet, adding to this blissful feeling. I was burning up from the sensations wrecking my body.
“I want you to touch yourself,” Spencer growled out. I let my hand trailed down my stomach but paused when they got to my lower abdomen. I felt a bump form at my lower abdomen every time he entered me, which only added to my desire. I tightened around him and he let out a groan before giving me a powerful thrust as a warning.
My hand continued its descent to my clit, fingers rubbing against it once they met. Spencer increased the pace, slamming his hips against my ass. My legs started to tremble, my orgasm looming over my body. My hand continued to play with my clit while the other gripped the sheets tightly. I bit down on the comforter, trying my best to quiet down my moans.
One of Spencer’s hands grabbed my hair and pulled my head up. “None of that, I want to hear you. I want everyone in this hotel to know what a filthy little bitch you are. My filthy little whore,” he grunted out.
It was all too much for me. His voice, his cock, his hands. I felt wave after wave of pleasure as my release washed over me. I cried out his name; submitting to the ecstasy my body was experiencing. My muscles went limp as I attempted to return air into my lungs.
I heard Spencer grunt as my pussy pulsed and creamed around him but that did not stop his relentless pace. “Keep touching the clit of yours, I want you to come one more time.”
“I can’t,” I whimpered. I was still recovering from the powerful orgasm I just had. I won’t be able to have another one so soon.
But Spencer Reid was nothing if not diligent. “You can and you will.”
His hand that was in my hair joined mine between my legs. His fingers were so much better than mine. He pressed firmly against my clit, keeping a steady motion against me. He snapped his hips harder, the slight pain making me feel that familiar coil in my stomach.
“I know you have one more in you for me. I want you to give it to me” he uttered. I’m not sure how he is able to do it, but I felt my body start rising again.
“Sp-Spencer. Please.” I didn’t know what I was begging for as I stammered those words out. His hand between my legs pressed harder and his rhythm against me started wavering. I knew he was close to his release, but I was right there with him.
When he pinched my clit firmly against his fingers, I mewled out his name once more. The coil snapped and I couldn’t help the way I trembled once more. My body quaked against his as the shock waves overcame me. I felt as if lightning was running across my nerves.
Spencer thrusted three more times before tensing against me. I felt him jerk and spill himself inside of me. He dropped down, pressing his chest against my back and whispering my name in my ear. We both tried to catch our breaths as we came down from our high.  
After a few minutes, Spencer pulled out of me and walked to a door which I assumed led to the bathroom. I’m guessing he went to dispose of the condom. I continued to lie on the bed, trying my best to catch my breath. My body was still on an all-time high, still reeling from the aftershocks of my climax. I fought against the drowsiness of my eyes, wondering how the hell I am going to stay alert on the cab ride home.
“How are you feeling?” I couldn’t even jump in surprise. I had no idea he returned and was standing right next to me. “I wasn’t too rough?”
“Best. Sex. Ever,” I drowsily responded. Spencer picked me up and maneuvered my body so that I was lying on my back. He grabbed a bottle that was standing on the nightstand; squeezing some cream into the palm of his hand. He rubbed his hands together and started massaging the lotion onto my legs. He focused his attention on my knees and thighs.
“Do you want some water? He asked. I nodded my head and he immediately went to the snack bar area. He grabbed a bottle and what looks to be a granola bar. He uncapped the bottle and gently fed the water to me.
“Do you want some food,” I shook my head at his question. “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
“Cuddles” came my whispered response. Spencer smiled at me before settling on the bed next to me. He draped the blankets over our bodies and wrapped his hand over my waist, pulling me close.
“Goodnight Spencer.”
“Goodnight (Y/N).”
The last thing I felt was the press of his lips against my neck as my body surrendered itself to the sweet bliss of slumber. 
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pompompurin1028 · 2 years
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i'll try to resist the urge to ask 101 questions hehe.
4. if you could change anything in "the sunflower and the sun" what would it be?
7. who was your favorite character to write for in "for a smile"?
10. what are some facts readers may not know about "curiosity killed the cat?"
haha please don't worry about that, I'd love to answer any questions you may have :3
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4. if you could change anything in "the sunflower and the sun" what would it be?
Honestly I would love to change a lot from this fic, if I could I would probably scrape the whole concept. It's definitely not my favourite thing I wrote, but it was the first thing I wrote (indirectly) for this fandom (I admit it was originally just a personal thing and I didn't plan on posting it so I didn't care too much for characterization), so I guess as you go through my masterlist you can see a gradual transformation of how I write him.
But if I had to keep the fic and only change some part of it, I would probably not end it where I did and add to it. Fill it with more encounters and interactions with Dazai and have a slow change in how the reader begins to interpret Dazai. Something like how Atsushi's inner monologue went in the light novel 55 minutes:
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7. who was your favorite character to write for in "for a smile"?
Dazai definitely haha. The whole drabble actually came to be because I wanted to write something like that for Dazai but I knew there isn't enough content for a fic. But Kunikida's one was also quite cute >< I liked that one too
10. what are some facts readers may not know about "curiosity killed the cat?"
Probably a few things? One is probably how I viewed the events of the fic? But the fic was more so supposed to be a search for identity of the reader (inspired by Alice in Wonderland for the central theme of identity present). Like how Alice struggled with her personal identity throughout her journey, most notably with multiple transformations such as in size, the fic (especially in the beginning when the reader felt out of place) was supposed to be seen as perhaps a unconscious transformation they went through as a result of being in the DoA, from being one of the citizens of society who merely follow the rules of it, to unconsciously questioning their place and beginning to feel alienated as a result of being terrorists and outsiders of society. This alienation is further emphasised by the fact that the reader idenifies with the stray cat (changed it from stray dogs to fit the title :p) when the crowd seems to be annoyed by it. And the repeated mention of crowd vs you and Nikolai adds to that too. And basically this feeling is solved by Nikolai as he makes the reader question, and ends with an "enlightenment" which is what the dropping of the branch was supposed to be, where both the reader becomes "birds" and are "freed". You can also read this from the fact that the reader takes Nikolai’s hand in the end, or how now they decided to continue the mission (filled with a newfound determination as a result of this new identity perhaps and finally not at odds with themselves). Hopefully I explained that in a way that is understandable agshsks
This fic is mostly just a fun concept for me because you get to look at the details and interpret them, like analyzing it (I personally find it enjoyable lmao). Also I snuck a few references to Alice in Wonderland quotes in the fic as well, since as I mentioned, it is inspired by it!
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infernalisa · 1 year
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@gamenu asked:  Even  full  sized  like  the  other  students,  the  fairy  preferred  to  flutter  to  and  fro  instead  of  flying.  Yet,  she  sees  that  guy  from  Pomefiore,  and  knows  he  isn't  exactly  fond  of  flying  class...maybe  she  can  do  him  a  solid.
"Oi,  if  ya  don'  like  flyin'  on  a  broom,  why  no'  jus'  use  dust?  So  much  easier!  Ya  don'  even  need  wings  like  mine  fer  it  ta  work."
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        "  i'll  be  honest  with  you...  "  crimson  gaze  drawn  from  the  broom,  to  her.  "  i  don't  like  flying  at  all.  "  ---  he's  a  squid  for  crying  out  loud.  suppose  this  is  the  pay  off  for  attending,  forcing  a  cephalopod  to  fly.  it  wasn't  all  bad,  but  why'd  it  have  to  be  a  broom?  why  couldn't  it  be  a  carpet?  or  a  chair...or  a  nice  comfortable  bed?  thinking  about  it  though--  perhaps  this  dust  of  hers  would  work  in  his  mer  form.  imagine!!!  kaito zipping  about  the  sky  as  easily  as  he  would  in  the  sea.  "  but  i  never  knock  something  until  ive  tried  it  at  least  once.  so--  "  extending  his  arms  out,  like  he's  ready  to  take  a  blow.
unprompted / always accepting
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peculiarpatches · 3 years
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𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆 - 𝒂 𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔
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Hello!!
 I’ve had this idea for awhile and decided ‘fuck it’ let’s write it. This is the prologue, so, there’s not much other than the main source and description of what the story is going to be about.  I would post the full story here, however, I just want to make sure people actually like it before I put it out there, haha. Either way - I do hope you like it! If you do, please like, comment and HELL - give me a few suggestions for other stories or what you’d like to see if you find yourself, enjoying this story. Thank you very much for reading :) It means the world to me. Much love, always. - cierra. x 
SIDENOTE: This story will contain both angst and smut. it’ll also feature triggering topics (abuse, both emotional and physical) so please be cautious when reading! also, female reader and features she/her pronouns. 
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                                                PROLOGUE. 
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Billy Hargrove. Bringing his name up in a conversation always brought one of two different reactions.  For the girls, it'd cause their cheeks to bleed red and they'd chew on their bottom lip and twirl their stray pieces of hair in between their fingers, murmuring how attractive he was and what they'd do if he were to ask them out. (What they'd do if they were alone with him in the back of his car, too. (Y/N) heard plenty of that scenario. Way too many details, if you were to ask her.  She still cringes when she thinks about Margaret Adams going into full story mode of what she'd do to Billy and what she'd like for Billy to do to her. Margaret was the definition of innocent. Went to church every Sunday, prayed without being told to, always carried a bible with her, would blush when a boy - male teachers, included - glanced in her direction. She was one of those girls. So, when she told (Y/N) what she'd love to do to Billy and vice versa, it was shocking, to say the very least. Of course, the moment the sentence (well.... several sentences) leaves her mouth, Margaret turned her head to the side averting  her gaze, but the sudden rosiness of her cheeks gave her away. (Y/N) could tell her  blush was burning  through her cheeks and her face  was feeling like a hot oven. 
She probably felt like a  sinner, saying all those foul words and using such dirty language like that...  
Oh, how she curses herself for not being able to stop herself from the sinful thoughts that corrupted her mind. 
(Y/N) practically felt the embarrassment clouding over from Margaret and hovering above her  as she attempted to hide her rosy cheeks behind her skinny fingers. (Y/N) had to fight back a laugh, even though it wasn't so funny to poor Margaret who was still blushing a beet-red and trying to pull her long, wavy brown hair to hide her burning cheeks. 
(It didn't work out and eventually, with a huff, Margaret gave up and dropped her hands at her sides.) "It's fine," (Y/N) reassured with a gentle smile. "I was just curious as to what people really thought about him. I'm new here too, you know?" She said with a shrug. "And although I may not be as pretty as Hargrove, I do wish I was given some attention he receives." She laughs, thankful Margaret found it funny as well as she had started to giggle.  
"I just wanted to know why people are so star struck over him, that's all." She explained. Margaret, this time, shrugged in reply.  "Not sure myself." She admitted, the red to her cheeks only growing deeper as she admits this statement. "He's something else, though, right?" Margaret continued.  "Sure." (Y/N) grinned, though it was far from a real, genuine smile. "Anyways, I've got to get to class but thank you." As she gets up to leave, Margaret is quick with an, "Oh! Hey... don't tell Pastor  Jason about what I said, okay?" "I promise. Your secret is safe with me.") When his name would be brought up with the same sex as he, there was mixed signals.  "I don't see the big deal of Hargrove." one spat.  "He's a cool dude, I guess." another spoke. "If he comes anywhere near Sabrina, I'm going to fight him, no matter where I am or how much trouble I'll get into, that's my girl and I'm not having Billy try and snatch her away." a jealous boy with the name Tyler said.   (In the end, as one comes to find out, Sabrina broke up with Tyler for Billy.)  (Billy and her didn't last.)  (His relationships never do.)  (It was a lose-lose situation for Tyler and Sabrina.)  Billy Hargrove.  From what I've seen myself, and from all the stories that I overhear in the school cafeteria, he's one Hell of a guy. Good and bad. There's two sides to every story, isn't there?   (There's more bad than good, so I've heard.)   This being said, that's what I've come to do — give a story to those curious about Billy Hargrove.  Who is he? Really? Behind that smirk he wears proudly against his lips — what goes on behind closed doors? (Other than the obvious hook up's.)  Does this man actually have a heart towards other people or does he only give a shit about himself? I have no idea. Nobody does.  I guess what I'm trying to say here is.... if nobody's going to ask questions, I might as well try and seek out the answers myself.  Nothing else interesting has happened in Hawkins, Indiana until Billy and his family have moved in.   It's Indiana, for fuck sake's. Not shit is interesting and the only entertaining thing that was going on was Billy and watching him from afar like he was the main character in a movie.  To Billy, more than likely, it was his world and we were all just his side characters, living in it.  Not anymore.  I've acted before. Won a few awards and ribbons for my acting skills, actually. (Not to brag.)  So, I can gladly pretend to love Billy Hargrove - the most  selfish and mysterious man  there  is in Hawkins, Indiana.  What's the worst that could happen?
Again, nothing else interesting happens in this town. Why not play pretend and see what he’s all about? 
Yes, I’m well aware too; Curiosity killed the cat. But, satisfaction brought it back. 
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cherrywoes · 3 years
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002 | CONTROL
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Strong language, some sexual references.
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YOU DIDN'T SEE USHIJIMA for over a month after that particular incident. Between your various promotions in Brazil, Paris, and Venice by Akaashi's requests, you had no time for homebound work much less returning to Tokyo for a brief siesta with the man who was plaguing your dreams. He was a menace even when he wasn't there with you—not that you were necessarily complaining. Just the thought of him got you off faster than anything else you could have produced in the heat of the moment, and it surprised you every time the aftershocks wore off and you were trying to catch your breath.
If it were anyone else, you would have been ashamed every time thoughts of that photoshoot kept you awake until three in the morning or blindsided you in the middle of company meetings while Akaashi was briefing you on how you should do your runway turns and pauses for the crowd to show off the ridiculous slits in the gowns he'd designed for a summer collection.
Ushijima Wakatoshi was a different breed of man entirely, you'd give him that much.
Gnawing on the cap of your pen, you tapped your fingers on the corner of your desk and eyed the reference photos Akaashi had sent you so you would know how you would be appearing on the runway. A lot of them were primarily focused on shoulders, knees, calves, and hips, with an unusual emphasis on the curvature of your neck. You scribbled down a note to start your neck exercises to make sure the skin was taut and smooth before the show and, as an afterthought, sadly crossed out sugar from your diet plan.
Sometimes you hated your dietitian's planners. Your meals were planned out from morning to noon, with small snacks in between usually of protein shakes and fruit with a limited amount. While you sometimes cheated and drank soda or ate oatmeal with enough sugar to sink a battleship, you usually stuck to your diet even if it was something you didn't like—you eyed the plate of asparagus, spinach, and salmon sitting on your desk that you'd poked around at but had yet to eat. You'd most likely skip the meal entirely and replace it with something else later.
Before you could close your laptop for the night and squirm out of the designer shirt and pants you wore, the gaping slash from neck to navel leaving you chilly, a facetime call popped up on your screen, reading 'Annoying Ass Cat' or, simply, Kuroo.
You answered without a second thought. You hadn't had time to see either him or Kenma like you had wanted besides intercepting their bills and paying them yourself, even though the gamer was cautiously making his way back into the scene much to his fans delight. You would pop in the chats whenever you had the time, the time zone difference manageable for you. While it was 2PM in Tokyo, it was 6AM in Venice, right as you were waking up and eating breakfast, so you'd watch and interact with Kenma while you got ready for the day. Kuroo was there sometimes or was at work depending on the day, but you were happy to see your boys were okay even if it was through a gaming stream.
"[Name]!" Kuroo exclaimed as the screen came up, revealing your bare face and the backdrop of nighttime over Venice in the window behind you. He was sitting somewhere in the kitchen and you could see Kenma poke his head from around a corner when he shouted your name. "How's Venice? No, how was Paris? Your Instagram was full of pictures there especially."
You laughed and set your pen down on a notepad. "It's really beautiful here, I promise. I prefer Venice over Paris though, there's a tranquility here that Paris just doesn't have. But I only have one more show before Akaashi's letting me fly home for a while."
"That's good, me and Kenma miss you," he said with a wide grin. You watched the shorter male nod in agreement behind him and add,"I miss playing COD with you and ignoring Kuroo."
"Hey!" said male gasped, offended.
"I miss you guys too." You smiled and leaned back in your chair, picking the pen back up and twirling it between your fingers. "Kenma, have you gotten rid of your… uh… worm problem?"
He scowled at you briefly when you snorted at your little joke. "Yes, I have. The doctors said I should be perfectly healthy by next week."
"Finally," Kuroo guffawed. "I'm tired of thinking they're gone and then have them come right back and you get sick again."
Kenma just shrugged. You laughed lightly and opened your mouth to comment on the new clothes Kuroo was wearing since they were from Akaashi's collection when your phone pinged with a message.
"Who's that?" Kuroo asked when you reached over to pick up your phone, flipping the screen face up to scan the contact name. He watched your eyes slowly widen and a dark blush creep up your face, darker than he'd ever seen it in normal lighting, and a strangled squeak force its way past your lips. "[Name]?"
You worried at your bottom lip, glancing at the name 'Ushijima' sitting innocently in your notifications and then back to Kuroo and Kenma, who were both silently waiting for your answer to who it was. You could tell them, of course, and you would feel guilty for it—because Ushijima was your best kept fantasy, as much as you'd deny it, and the incident at the beach wasn't something you wanted to share with either of them. They were your best friends, but you had to draw the line in the sand somewhere…
And you were drawing it at Ushijima Wakatoshi.
"Akaashi has a dress he wants me to model," you choked out, ignoring Ushijima's text and opening up Akaashi's contact to pull up the risque dress he'd sent you when you landed in Venice. It didn't bother you but you needed an excuse for the flush on your face; Kuroo wouldn't know the difference. It was a bright orange number, more akin to two banners of silk wrapped around your throat and taped to cover your breasts and angle between your legs, held together by a heavy jeweled belt. You held your phone up to the laptop camera and heard Kenma let out a surprised grunt. "I know. It's not his usual work, but he wanted something for summer and… well. That's summer."
Kuroo seemed appeased by your answer, at least. "I think you could pull it off. I'll have to watch the show when it airs."
You felt relief too soon. If there was anything you didn't want either of them to do it was watch this particular show, filled with more skin and silk and nudity than you'd ever show them in polite company, your current shirt aside. It was almost like showing yourself to two overtly awkward boyfriends and expecting them to ignore you, which they wouldn't, and try not to evoke certain reactions, which they would. But you couldn't exactly tell them that, now could you?
"Way to inspire anxiety," you said, instead, fingers hovering over Ushijima's unread text. You sorely wanted to read it, but you couldn't in front of them. It felt too secret, too intimate, even though you hadn't exchanged another word with the man besides the text he'd sent you as you had left the shoot that day. "If I trip and fall it's your fault."
Kuroo grinned rakishly. "I'd bet on it."
You spent a few more moments talking to them before excusing yourself for bed. It was midnight where you were and you were getting drowsy, but the thought of Ushijima's text was enough to get you going. You would probably crash later, but your curiosity was killing you.
With a few air kisses to them both, you ended the call and stared at your phone lying on your desk, as if such a simple piece of technology didn't have the capability of turning your emotions upside down.
"Here goes nothing," you mumbled and opened the text, holding your breath and your hand over your mouth.
'Congratulations.'
Underneath he'd attached an image, and it took you a few minutes to realize what you were looking at. The main piece, which he was referring to, was a glossy magazine cover with you plastered on the front in Akaashi's lingerie line, where you'd been seated on a throne, given a scepter, and a crown that was tastefully askew on your head. You had the same photo printed and framed in Akaashi's office, one of his favorites, and your first front cover for this magazine. The magazine was laying in his lap, legs spread in what looked like an expensive leather chair, and you just barely made out the toe of his shoes and the pinstripes in his pants. You did see Nox's ear in the top corner, making you giggle just a bit.
You felt just a little pathetic at analyzing every facet of the innocent photo, but you assured yourself that you were just curious and you could learn a lot from how someone took photos.
'Thank you,' you typed back, then pulled your lip between your teeth. What else to add? 'I didn't think you'd see that, haha.'
Too nervous to watch him potentially reply, you tossed your phone on your hotel bed and pulled on your pajamas, ignoring the ping of his text back while you pulled your t-shirt over your head. When you were comfortable and felt somewhat more calm, you burrowed underneath the heavy hotel sheets and opened the text.
'Why wouldn't I?' He'd written. 'You're very eye catching, [Name]. Although that isn't what I texted you for.'
Anxiety hit you like a truck.
'Then what did you need?'
You gnawed on your nail, careful not to leave marks on the filed tips, and watched as three little periods popped up as he typed his reply. He took his time, that was for certain, and you were expecting a paragraph by the time he'd finished, but to your surprise—your heart fluttered and dropped down to your belly when you read it—it was just one simple word.
'You.'
You never regretted falling asleep more in your life. Somehow you'd gotten too comfortable and your eyes had slipped closed against your will. You'd slept until your alarm woke you and you'd sworn it was just a dream, except you nearly spit out your black coffee when you went back to the texts that morning. You felt bad about not replying, but soon it left your mind in a flurry of silks, chiffon, and lace and the chaos that was Akaashi's fashion show.
The next time you thought about those texts, it was on your flight home to Tokyo. You'd had a few glasses of champagne to celebrate not tripping on the runway, much to Kuroo's disappointment, and had typed a reply without a thought to the consequences of replying over a week later.
'Why me?' It was simple but you'd lost the nerve to type anything more. You'd have to have more to drink to type up anything more than that. Surprisingly, he was awake so early in the morning: a glance at the clock revealed it was 2 A.M. What was he doing awake so late?
'Why not you?' Was his reply, as if that explained anything.
Frustrated, you downed the rest of your champagne and requested for something stronger from the flight attendant. She blinked at you in surprise, but went to retrieve a bottle of whiskey like you'd asked while you typed up another alcohol fueled reply.
'You don't even know me,' you typed, nails clacking against the screen,'and other than nearly cumming on your leg in front of fifteen photographers, I don't know you either.'
With a huff, you slammed your phone down right as the flight attendant returned with a bottle of high grade whiskey. You drank straight from the bottle instead of using a glass, praising the perks of flying first class, and watched as Ushijima's response lit up your phone.
'I know more about you than you think, [Name].'
Eyebrows furrowing, you sat back in your seat and stared at the screen, dumbfounded and a little buzzed.
'What the hell does that mean?'
He never answered you after that. You pounded back the rest of the bottle in less than an hour and curled up on the couch near the back, knowing fully well that you'd wake up nursing the worst hangover known to man. You never did handle alcohol well, or at all. But you couldn't bring yourself to care.
Ushijima Wakatoshi was an infuriatingly handsome enigma wrapped up in a quiet, stern package with a dash of mischief that seemed rare and unseen. You wanted to unwrap this mystery and with every interaction he just seemed to add more layers, more mystery to himself, so much so that you couldn't help but wonder who he really was, or what he wanted with you.
By the time you got back to Tokyo, it was six in the morning. The airport was unusually empty and besides the paparazzi catching you and snapping a few photos of your "airport outfit"—a loose Gucci Oxford button up (which was Akaashi's and somehow made it into your bag, probably after he'd given it to you when you spilled tea all over yourself last week) half tucked and draped over a pair of leggings with tasteful ladders cut into the thighs and knees—and shouted several questions at you even though your hangover made you want to beat the hell out of your skull.
"[Name], you look awful." Ayano greeted you at the exit, wearing designer everything from head to toe and looking exceptionally glamorous for it. You could faintly smell men's cologne on her and automatically assumed she had been on a date—or was just finishing up a hookup, judging by how she'd tried to fix her makeup and failed. "Don't you have breakfast plans with that famous dietitian?"
"Who?" You squinted into the dawn sunlight and fumbled for a pair of sunglasses in your purse, slapping them on your face with a grimace. "You mean Iwaizumi Hajime? One, he's a sports dietitian, and two, I'm only doing it to track down where the hell Oikawa went so I can wring his pretty little neck."
"That sounds like an unexplored kink," Ayano teased. She snickered when you slapped her lightheartedly; she seemed much better off being able to go home earlier than you had. "I'm joking. I don't know where exactly in Argentina he went. I'm sure if anyone knows it's Iwaizumi."
You hummed in agreement. "Which is why I need you to figure out his schedule so I can jump in on his breakfast or lunch."
She sighed. "I knew there was something you weren't telling me."
"But you love me," you grinned, blowing her a kiss and hopping in the passenger seat with renewed gusto despite your pounding headache.
Ayano stepped into the driver's seat a moment later with an even more exaggerated sigh. "Unfortunately."
Thirty minutes and a few well placed bribes later, you had a printout of Iwaizumi's schedule from Monday to Sunday, with even fine details written in the margins. You flicked the paper out and pushed your sunglasses up, holding it up against the sunlight so you could read and block it at the same time.
"Breakfast at Onigiri Miya," you read slowly, eyebrows raising. "Orders the plain Onigiri and soy sauce with water to drink; later has a twenty milligram protein shake and salmon patties for a snack. Who wrote this, a superfan disguised as a pseudo secretary?"
Ayano groaned and turned the music down at your observation. "Are you going to go or not?  Because we're here."
Your gaze darted forward to look around. "Where?"
She gestured to the small building she'd parked outside. "Onigiri Miya."
It was a cozy little shop, you'd give that. Ayano had allowed you to change before dropping you off, so now you wore a pair of Louboutins, a stylish pair of washed jeans, and the same button up but tucked in tight underneath a plain Chanel belt. A few of the morning customers eyed you as you walked in, but to your surprise no one was at the counter.
You spotted Iwaizumi Hajime out of the corner of your eye while you waited, completely oblivious to your presence and enjoying his Onigiri and soy sauce. The schedule had been right after all. You pursed your lips and turned your head back to face the menu, except there was now a man standing in front of you—and judging by the way he was looking at you, he recognized you, his eyes slightly wide.
"I—Uh—How can I help you?" He blustered, running a hand through his yellow hair. His nametag read 'Miya Atsumu' and underneath, scrawled in permanent marker, was an angry 'Part-Timer'. "Would you like to know the specials for today?"
"No thank you. I'll take the plain Onigiri, please, and water." You smiled and took pleasure in the way he blushed all the way to the roots of his hair. He was a handsome man, you had to say, if a little awkward.
"Sure thing!" Atsumu put in your order and you paid with your card. When he went to the back, he said,"Switch!"
You tapped your fingernails against the counter and observed the scratches in the cheap tile. When you looked up again, a bored grin on your face, you felt your stomach shrivel up and try to escape to the floor at the familiar face before you.
"Terushima Yuuji," you said sourly, grin fading to a harsh line. "What a surprise."
"[Name]?" He had the balls to look surprised to see you standing there—and really, he should be. He hadn't seen hide nor hair of you since you'd ended things with him when he cheated on you several months ago. "Wow. You look… good."
"Of course I do." You scowled and held out your hand. "My change?"
"Oh. Uh… Here. Three sixty." He dropped it into your waiting palm. "What are you doing here?"
"What? Am I not allowed to be here?" You questioned, your voice acidic. Your plan to ambush Iwaizumi was put on the back burner so you could rip Terushima a new one. Seeing his face after all this time made you want to beat him to a bloody pulp. "Whatever. Give me my Onigiri and I'll leave."
"But—"
"Goodbye." You twirled on your heel and headed for the door to sit outside where you weren't in the same room as him.
What you weren't expecting was the warmth of soup being tossed at the back of your head, or the feeling of hands clawing into your hair.
Six years of Taijutsu training kicked in and before you knew it, you had a girl sprawled out on the floor, her nose streaming vermillion rivers and her lip swelling up to concerning proportions. Your knuckles burned with the force and before you could nudge her body away, Yuuji leaped forward to check on the girl with panicked eyes.
"Babe?" He shook her, only receiving a groan in reply. "Answer me!"
Oh, this day just couldn't have gotten any worse could it? And it was all Oikawa's fault.
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rcguna-archived · 3 years
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TEN LAYERS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
>>>  COPY N PASTE TO REPOST,  DO NOT REBLOG MINE, with the information of your muse,  including headcanons.
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LAYER ONE : THE OUTSIDE
Name: Raguna Glen
Eye Color: Indigo/Blue
Hair Style/Color: Messy, ear length, brown
Height: 5′-10″
Clothing Style: Outdoorsy, tunics, utility, aprons, boots
Best Physical Feature: Depending on who you ask- smile, eyes or arms
LAYER TWO: THE INSIDE
Fears: Losing his memory, or regaining painful ones of his lost past
Guilty Pleasures: Pastries and sleeping in.
Biggest Pet Peeve(s):  Doesn’t really have any. He tolerates a lot... but trampling on plants or killing bugs can tick him.
Ambition for the Future: Anything. He’s rather open ended about his goals as long as he’s improving. Open a shop? Bigger farm? Hire some help...
LAYER THREE: THOUGHTS
Your First Thoughts Waking Up: Insert a scrolling to do list here. As well as what he wants to do after that’s all done. A todo after todo...
What You Think About the Most: Learning and answering questions to sate his curiosity.
What You Think About Before Bed: Typically a review of his day while filling out his journal entry.
You Think Your Best Quality Is: Reliable, kind, accommodating.
LAYER FOUR: WHAT’S BETTER?
Single or Group Dates: He would prefer single dates, but group dates aren’t completely out of the question.
To be Loved or Respected: Loved.
Beauty or Brains: Beauty, or at least appreciation of it. It’s not like he’s very smart.
Dogs or Cats: Dogs.
LAYER FIVE: DO YOU?
Lie: Even if he did lie he’s awful with poker faces or convincing anyone.
Believe in Yourself: He does!!!
Believe in Love: Absolutely.
Want Someone: Even if he denies being a harem protag he absolutely wants a lover and family.
LAYER SIX: EVER?
Been on Stage: Yes. For contests and other town events.
Done Drugs: Only medicinal.
Changed Who You Were to Fit In: Raguna is unapologetically (okay sometimes sorry) himself in most any situation.
LAYER SEVEN: FAVORITES
Favorite Color: Red. Yellow.
Favorite Animal: Chickens.
Favorite Movie: None.
Favorite Game: Horseshoes or scavenger hunts.
LAYER EIGHT: AGE
Day Your Next Birthday Will Be: March 20th.
How Old Will You Be: 20 something. He doesn’t know his exact age but that’s what feels right.
Age You Lost Your Virginity: A..ha...haha...
Does Age Matter: Within reason?!
LAYER NINE: IN A BOY OR GIRL
Best Personality: Kind and outgoing, appreciates nature and life.
Best Eye Color: Doesn’t matter.
Best Hair Color: Doesn’t matter.
Best thing to do With a Partner: Cook for them. And cuddle.
LAYER TEN: FINISH THE SENTENCE [IC]
I love: To learn and improve myself.
I feel: Optimistic and hopeful, maybe a little tired.
I hide: My neediness.
I miss: Nothing that I remember.
I wish: To find out what I was meant to do, what it means to be an Earthmate, and to find someone I can start a family and create a future together with.
Tagged by: @veneficium-of-thorns (thank you!!!) Tagging: @soporificsymphonies (Scarlett or Amaranthe) @caeciliam @emeritusroyalty @kinships (Ashe or Nike) @nettoyantfleuri​ @hiildr​ (Hildr) and anyone else interested
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tumblr tag game!
Tagged by @yuputkas 🥰 ty!!
1. Why did you choose your url?
In middle school I wanted A Brand and went thru like eighty variations before settling on this (derived from ‘curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it back’ bc of curiosity + me and also cats + me) and I have made my camp here for a decade now. Unlikely to ever change since it’s been so long and also I like curio as a nickname (also it’s one of my only nicknames that doesn’t involve a capital manuscript E so 💯)
2. Any side blogs?
Ah god I don’t keep any of them up but technically I have three: nsfw art, webcomic I abandoned, and dance
3. How long have you been on tumblr?
Since 2013? 2012? Idk I was 15 I think
4. Do you have a queue tag?
Yup yup #queue are the legacy of stars
5. Why did you start your blog in the first place?
My friend wanted to show me spideypool art and I Needed To Know if destiel was canon.
(Yes you can laugh)
6. Why did you choose your icon/pfp?
It’s my fave piece I did in 2020! Also my sidebar! Also here!
7. Why did you choose your header?
Uhhh @demenior @lookforanewangle @bosstoaster I think y’all were there how did we get onto picking up milfs at Culver’s? 😅
there was a uquiz that was involved and also my never having been to Culver’s?? I have no memory folks
8. What’s your post with the most notes?
pls don’t be the lion post pls don’t be the lion post oh cOME ON
It’s the motherfucking lion post. (No I will NOT link it tyvm)
9. How many mutuals do you have?
??? No fucking clue. Uh…more….than 10…??? Is there a way to see this??
10. How many followers do you have?
Uhhh idk one sec. 1792? Where did y’all come from??
11. Have you ever made a shit post?
All I do is shit posts with the occasional queued post of quality + sprinklings of Actual Content. Unfortunately yes this does include a few that have made me deeply grateful for notification block (when it works 🙃)
12. How often do you use tumblr a day?
Too often! Don’t look at me
13. Did you ever have a fight/argument with another blog?
Not that I know of lmao
14. How do you feel about the ‘you need to reblog posts?’
I simply will not. Spite bb
15. Do you like tag games?
Mhm!! It’s fun to see ppl’s different answers and always nice to be thought of/tagged ☺️
16. Do you like ask games?
Yes! I love them so much and it’s SO fun when people engage and interact with them!
17. Which of your mutual do you think is tumblr famous?
Haha a few of them I suppose? @/bibliosphere is probably the most tho. I have the ideal tumblr experience of getting to befriend/interact with a startling array of really cool (& popular) bloggers while remaining mostly anonymous-ish. I think. I don’t think I have a reputation anywhere as far as I know
18. Do you have a crush on a mutual?
Baby do you think I am capable of identifying when I feel a crush
Tagging everyone already tagged within the answers + @oceans-song @headspacedad @apaladinagain @gusu-emilu @xihe-jun if y’all wanna but no pressure per usual 😊
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Disaster Bisexuals ~ R.C. (part 1)
A/n: Haha short little series because I’m simping for this bitch HARD. Male reader as usual yaaaaaaay
Word Count: 5200+
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Being Jack Morton's best friend was starting to be the worst decision Y/n had ever made. Jack respected Y/n's refusal to be part of the Order but when Jack got attacked by a werewolf and went to investigate, of course Y/n was brought along.
They had always been a team. Jack had a very strong sense of right and wrong, tending to protect the people he cared about with a passion that Y/n found refreshing. On the other side, Y/n had a reputation for being a very cold, reserved person. People used to mock him for being a sociopath, using his intense curiosity and how he was so slow to trust or care as reasoning, even if all it had ever been was an effort to protect himself. In fact, once he does care about someone there was absolutely nothing he wouldn't put himself in front of to protect them. As it turns out, he cared so much that it often caused him, forcing him to be cautious who he handed out his heart to.
Y/n was incredibly smart, Jack just as resourceful. With their combined minds, Jack's good instinct, and Y/n's terrible luck on always finding himself in just the place to put him as direct danger as possible, they ended up getting things pretty well figured out in the end.
So when Jack went into the woods chasing down a werewolf of all things, of course Y/n came along. It was only once they got to the house that Jack's instincts kicked in. "We cannot go in there."
Y/n looked at him like he was an idiot. "Are you kidding? We came all this way and you're just going to leave?" It was Y/n's one weakness. The reason he always found himself inches from death. He was, above everything else, curious. Once he'd caught the scent of something he thought was really interesting or cool, he couldn't be turned off from it until he figured out every question he had. When he rarely ever ran out of questions, you can imagine how far he ended up going before he’d even consider stopping.
Well, if Y/n was going in so was Jack. "Fine. Lead the way."
In the very front, bouncing on his toes with eagerness, Y/n blazed a trail that was far too fast for Jack's liking. They actually made it into the house and to the weird door with the creepy staircase leading down to a basement that looked like one of those places that was built specifically for things to go wrong at. Jack could feel the horror movie energy so strong he could almost hear the soundtrack.. Jack caught Y/n's arm. "We are NOT going down there. We're leaving. NOW."
It was then that Y/n looked behind them as he was pulled short. There, was a full fledged werewolf hulking in the doorframe. Y/n locked gazes with the thing and his eyes widened. "Jack, look out!" He pulled Jack forward, launching himself toward the wolf as it attack. Thankfully Jack tripped and tugged Y/n back, causing the claws of the beast to rip up his back instead of his chest. The wolf seemed so shocked that it actually took a step back- just in time for Jack and Y/n to nearly topple down the stairs and get into the room in the basement. Jack pulled them into a second back room that had an alter and a bunch of chests. Even sketchier than the book room that they'd had to go through. Even sketchier than the basement staircase that was made for things to go wrong at. This is where people came to die.
Y/n, ever loyal to his role in the story, was indeed dying.
Unlike the countless other times they’d both found themselves a little too close to danger for it to be comfortable, this time Y/n was badly hurt and bleeding. Heavily. Not even shock could keep him going much longer as his heart raced and he lost blood even faster. "What are we going to do?" Y/n whispered, hearing the wolf from before banging against the door again and again. They had no way to get out - no windows or other exists - and Y/n was already paling. He would die here and then the wolf would kill Jack when the door was finally busted through.
Before Jack could get them out of this predicament like he always did, both boys' attention was dragged away from the door. Two chests had moved, turning on their side without prompting from the boys or anyone else. The lids opened. Hopped up on adrenaline and with too much going on to think straight, they stepped forward to investigate.
They weren’t kidding when they say that curiosity killed the cat.
They weren’t dead at least... but they were immediately swallowed in fur so that had to count for something.
Long story short: Greybeard chose Jack and Midnight - popularly referred to as "canon fodder" - chose Y/n.
Things only got more complicated from there, but Y/n seemed to be adapting to it a lot better. He had chosen his side. He had played a lot of d&d in his time and this felt like one of those campaigns; he was part of something really important. More importantly, he was learning about something really cool. For every answer he got he had three more questions and with a bit of reading he could answer every single one. He took it upon himself to read each and every book the wolves had that he could, learning more and more every day. He never ran out of things to learn, even being able to get new information if he’d already read the book. In fact, the more times he read something the more he realized he was missing. It was curiosity’s playground!
While Jack flew off the wall and was constantly almost dying, and everyone else debated whether both boys were worth trusting, all Y/n Did was learn. At first they were hesitant around Y/n as he was close to Jack (who was constantly going back and forth on loyalties, even if he came through in the end) but... well, all Y/n did was read endlessly, ask unending questions, and answer the call for help when needed. His curiosity was a little annoying at times but mostly harmless. He was dependable. More importantly, he was loyal. He’d meant that oath, and it showed with just how compatible he was with Midnight. It didn’t take the others long to trust him.
His trustworthiness really came through when he used his knowledge to find a book Jack vaguely alluded to being in the library. Hamish had gotten hurt and whatever weapon had been used, the wound wasn’t healing. It was in fact rapidly getting very very bad. Y/n was able to navigate the shelves in just a few minutes, whipping up the salve and taking care of Hamish when Lilith and Randall were clueless and Jack was distracted by something to do with the Order.
Y/n saved Hamish’s life, even when Jack was struggling and had been suffering without Y/n’s usual participation. That was all they needed from Midnight’s new host.
Ironically, Y/n had been trying very hard not to get attached. He was trying to stay here for Jack, and for all he was learning, not the people who had started to look to him for information and smiled at him when he delivered. Not the people that gave him nicknames and memorized his favorite alcohol combinations and walked to class with him and studied with him and talked endless shit like normal friends do, and listened to him rant in turn.
That had always been Y/n's biggest weakness, though. Werewolves and magic? Easy. Becoming a champion for said werewolves and being thrown into a world he had not signed up for? Fine. Almost dying to get chosen as a champion? Whatever! Not getting attached to the people who were quickly becoming his family... and, more importantly the pretty boy who seemed to be the biggest dork ever?
God help Y/n's heart.
Above everything else, it was Randall Carpio that was making Y/n's life a living hell.
While Jack went off about Alyssa whatever-her-face and Edward (he listened more to the parts about Jack's dad because he knew Jack needed someone to hear that) Y/n couldn't help but relate in a way that he'd never related to Jack before. See, the problem with joking that someone is a sociopath is that they start to think about it. Consider it. Believe it even. Y/n had never had feelings like this for anyone before.
He knew he found people attractive. He could appreciate that Jack had really pretty eyes and a nice jaw line. He could appreciate that Alyssa's smile was bright and her voice had a soothing tone to it. He could appreciate that Hamish was really sexy in that "I'm in charge and know what I'm doing, I dare you to defy me" top kind of way. In the same way, he knew that Lilith was gorgeous and powerful and could see why someone might be attracted to her. Aside from appreciation or aesthetic admiration though, Y/n didn't catch feelings. If he found someone attractive, he had sex with them. Then it wouldn't pan out and he would move on.
It never panned out.
Obviously.
Randall was... different.
Randall made Y/n feel stupid.
Like that one time Jack tripped and fell into a creek and almost drowned and Y/n and jumped in after him. It had been rainy season so the water was high and rushing. It would have been better to get a tree branch or look for somewhere to catch Jack. Whatever it was, anything would have been smarter than jumping in so they were both disoriented by the chaos in the current. Jack almost pulled Y/n under in an effort to get air. Only by a miracle had Y/n been able to think clearly just enough to catch something so Jack could pull them both to shore. THAT level of stupid, that had him between Jack and a fucking werewolf and inches from death because of a claw wound on his back. The kind of stupid that had lead them into that house to begin with.
Randall made Y/n feel giddy. Every time the brunette was around Y/n's energy levels skyrocketed. He could never sit still and his old stutter he’d sword was dealt with ago resurfaced far too much, making him cringe and go silent a lot because he didn't want to hear it. Randall made a joke and Y/n laughed every time. Every time they got close or brushed, Y/n was hyper aware of it. In fact, Y/n was consistently hyper aware of Randall no matter where he was. Y/n had never had a problem with nudity before he got naked in front of Randall and suddenly he couldn't breathe.
As time passed, Y/n got used to dealing with his emotions. He had never had to hide anything like this from anyone before but no one had said anything so he was pretty sure he had kept it under control. If Jack knew he wouldn't have stopped teasing Y/n about it, and surely Randall at the very least would have said something if he knew? Or at least flirted with less people, one could hope.
Speaking of, Randall flirted with SO MANY PEOPLE. He was constantly talking about how attractive everyone was and if he saw a chance to make a move, he did. It was driving Y/n insane. He found himself avoiding Randall, doing his homework in his room and trying to ignore his roommate. Or in the basement again, reading books and memorizing things that he thought might be useful- like the concoction that had cured Hamish. He read and reread and learned. Between school and this whole new world of magic and trying to help Jack get his shit together, Y/n stayed busy and kept his grades up. With all the shit being thrown at him, he was feeling proud of himself and better than he had in a long time. He was thriving.
Then Randall began hovering. No matter how much Y/n tried to avoid him, Randall was there anyway. Whether Y/n was studying and Randall came over, claiming the others were being annoying and he hated studying alone, or he was in the basement reading when Y/n was, or he was asking Y/n for some thing or another, or even dragging Y/n out for drinks and hang outs that Y/n really tried to not enjoy...
Randall was insatiable.
One day Y/n grabbed a book from the basement library and Randall claimed he wanted to read it. When Y/n handed it over, Randall continued to ask if Y/n could read it out loud instead because Randall couldn't actually understand the text. Latin, which Y/n had for sure seen him read before. And it didn’t stop there! If Y/n ever sat anywhere that could fit two people, Randall sat with him. If Y/n found himself playing with his food, Randall stole some with that stupid grin on his face. If Y/n wanted to do something in his spare time, Randall found a way to be a part of it. If Y/n was engaged in a conversation but not saying anything, Randall would ask his opinion like they were in a class discussion and got extra points for including quiet kids. Y/n began to wonder if Randall was as touchy with the others as he was with Y/n. Randall was ALWAYS touching him.
The sudden change was freaking Y/n out. He felt flustered and unsure and embarrassed and confused constantly. He wasn't sure what was going on or how to handle it. How do you solve a problem when you don't now what the problem even is? Or if it was a problem at all...
Jack made it even worse.
"Will you stop flirting?" Y/n's heart stopped when Jack said it, unsure where it had come from or why.
Randall looked at Jack with an eyebrow raised. "And why would I do that?" He hadn’t lost his cool in the slightest, and if his smirk said anything it seemed he had even enjoyed Jack’s outburst.
Jack rolled his eyes. "You're making Y/n uncomfortable. He won't say it because he doesn't want to offend you, but I've known Y/n basically our whole lives and he's never liked anyone before. Just leave him alone."
Jack meant well. He did, Y/n knew that. But Y/n felt the stares of his childhood. The people that would laugh and poke fun and tease. Call him heartless. Ask him what it was like to be broken- to not like anyone. Girls who hated him because he didn't return the feelings they had. Boys who tormented him because everyone accused him of being gay and closeted. Teachers who did that generalized "leave him alone, he's just different than you guys" like being different wasn't the single worst thing you could be when you were a kid in a small town.
The realization that Jack thought Y/n was incapable of liking anyone crossed his mind and it was too much. Maybe Y/n hadn't really been coping well. He'd taken everything one step at a time, carefully and on purpose like he always did. But he was hurting and struggling, especially with this new emotion that effected him so deeply. An emotion he hadn't experienced until now. And, magic? Fucking MAGIC?
Y/n felt his eyes water and locked gazes with Randall for a second before he turned and left the room.
He didn't cry. Y/n didn't cry. It wasn't a thing he could control, he just didn't ever really cry. He might shed a few tears, but even that was rare. He just wasn't capable of really crying. It had always made him feel too vulnerable and awkward, but topped with the accusations of being emotionless, on top of the pressure to hold it together as a man, AND all the teasing he’d gone through in his childhood? Yeah, no. The thought that emotion could be so much and so strong that your body couldn't physically hold it in anymore made Y/n feel icky all on it’s own. So he didn't.
He did that day.
The next day was the next time he heard from anyone. Y/n got a text from Jack saying the pack was going out for drinks. Randall seemed to have gotten rejected by someone, and with Jack's rockiness with Alyssa right now they were day drinking to get rid of heartbreak or whatever. Y/n didn't go. He wasn't heartbroken after all. It's not like he had lost anything. He had nothing to lose. He still had all the friendships he'd started out with. Besides, even if Randall had been flirting it obviously hadn't meant much to him because a few hours later Y/n was picking them all up after a bar fight had broken out. Well, all of them but Randall - who had disappeared in the middle of it with a random girl.
Randall wasn't back that night when Y/n stayed up late waiting for him. He sat and did an essay that wasn't due for a month just to have an excuse, but it got super late and he got tired and he couldn't rationalize it any more so he went to bed. Randall wasn't back the next day either when Y/n woke up for class. How long did Randall usually stay out with someone he slept with? Did he stay in the morning and cuddle? Give a little kiss after he made breakfast? Did he walk around shirtless, hair a little messy? Did he smile as he flirted? Winked? Hold them from behind, chin on their shoulder and a soft look in his eyes? That was a little fishy, and definitely never anything Y/n had done with his one night stands... maybe Randall was different. Maybe all people who weren’t like Y/n were.
"Y/n?" Hamish was standing there, waving his hand in front of Y/n's face. When they met gazes, Hamish continued, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah." Y/n laughed sheepishly. It seemed that Hamish had called Y/n quite a few times. "What's up?"
Hamish's expression stayed rather dark, causing Y/n's smile to drop. "Have you seen Randall?"
Y/n's heart stopped in his chest. So Randall still wasn't home, and it wasn't normal. "I haven't, no. Do you think he's in trouble?"
Hamish frowned deeper. "I don't know. Find Jack, will you? He isn't answering my texts or calls. I'll find Lilith."
Y/n stood, nodding, and they parted. Y/n found Jack, of course, coming from a talk with Alyssa. "Why is everyone blowing up my phone?" Jack demanded.
"Randall is missing," Y/n told him. Jack sobered up at hearing that. "Come on." They headed back to the house where Lilith and Hamish were waiting. They discussed before all going separate ways to look for him. Nothing seemed to be giving any hints until Jack brought everyone back. He - to no one's shock and everyone's annoyance - had Alyssa in tow. Thankfully Hamish kept Lilith at bay long enough for Jack to explain how Alyssa could help, because without Alyssa's tracking spell the pack never would have found the weird science facility. They never would have gotten Randall out... even though all the added drama not being involved would have been appreciated.
Y/n didn't hear any of it though. The more danger it was revealed that Randall was in, the more anxious Y/n got. He was so relieved when he saw Randall that he would have done something stupid if not for Lilith rushing forward and hugging him... and then slapping him, adding a, "Never do that again."
Randall scoffed softly. "Missed you too Lil."
Y/n felt eyes on him and looked over to Alyssa. Her eyes moved between Randall and Y/n, her lips curving in a knowing smile. Y/n looked away from her. It didn't matter what she knew- no one would believe her anyway. Randall nodded to Hamish and then passed Y/n with an awkward smile. Y/n opened his mouth to say something but then- he didn't. Randall moved on without noticing and whatever Y/n was going to say was completely lost.
"Everyone back to the Den," Hamish ordered.
"Even her?" Lilith demanded, motioning to Alyssa.
"Especially her," Hamish replied.
Alyssa rolled her eyes. "I could destroy you with a snap of my fingers."
"But you won't." The words tumbled from Y/n threateningly. She met his eyes evenly, accepting his challenge.
"But she can't," Jack corrected lightheartedly, trying to keep the peace. He already had enough of his friends hating Alyssa. If Y/n did, he didn't know what he'd do. "Not yet anyway." They exchanged a smile and Y/n glared. He averted his eyes from the couple that was becoming a pair that was really beginning to bother him. When he locked eyes with Lilith, they smiled with each other. Amidst all the other bullshit it was a nice exchange, especially because Y/n had been struggling to get on Lilith's good side.
"You know as well as I do that we need to talk about this." Hamish's voice was slow and reasonable. No one argued.
They all began to head back to the Den, Y/n catching up with Lilith as they walked. Before Y/n could think of something to say to Lilith, she said something first. "Why won't you talk to him about how you feel?"
Y/n almost tripped. "Talk to who?" He tried to play it off but she shot a look at him and he felt that he had already lost this battle. He sighed but didn't budge.
Lilith rolled her eyes. "You know he feels the same way about you too, right?" Y/n still didn't say anything, and after a while Lilith added, "Usually I'm the quiet one." Y/n did smile at that. Neither spoke until they were almost at the house and Lilith stopped Y/n short, gripping his wrist softly. "I saw how worried you were today. How reckless. And don't think we all don't know why you don't study with us or come drinking or spend time with us ever. I see the way you look at him when he's around. I thought you had a thing for Jack at first which is why it took me so long to say something, but... you're really good. Better than Jack. You're loyal and curious and actually kind fo fun. Coming from someone who hates people, I like you or whatever." She seemed really awkward in this moment of vulnerability and Y/n softened at the effort she was making. "I hate seeing him suffer. I hate to see you suffer too. After what Jack said about you not liking anyone or whatever, Randall won't listen to me. Please-"
"Are you guys coming?" It was Jack. "We all need to be here for this."
The two nodded, letting Jack go inside. "I will," Y/n told Lilith. "Try, at the very least. I've never... before him, I've never liked anyone at all. I don't know how to do this."
Lilith actually laughed. It was a sort of huff, her smile small and slightly sarcastic, but it was still there. "Welcome to the club, Y/n. None of us know how to do this. Least of all people who do it all the time."
They headed inside. Y/n's eyes found Randall immediately. He was surprised to see Randall looking back. They didn't look at each other long- the second they were caught looking they both looked away.
Hamish made drinks. He offered one to each of the people in the room. Randall turned his down. "You never pass up an aprés-kill drink."
"I'm not in the mood," Randall dismissed. Y/n frowned, taking his. He wasn't usually here for this tradition but he wouldn't mind a little alcohol in his system right about now.
"Aprés-kill?" Alyssa asked.
"We all have our traditions," Lilith told her.
"Yeah, we have aprés-kill, and you kill innocent people." The words were accusing. Randall looked at Alyssa directly when he said them. Even Y/n's eyebrows came together in surprise.
Randall was pretty laid back. He was the one who'd talked everyone into letting Jack join. Y/n was there when Randall had stood up for Jack despite everything that was putting the Pack in danger. Because Y/n had vouched for him and because Randall had a good intuition. Because he gave people the benefit of the doubt. Now he seemed like he was about to tear Alyssa’s throat out right then and there. And sure, Randall had never hesitated to kill before but he was almost murder hungry. Actively into it, driven. Craving. It was so unlike him it was startling.
What had happened to him in that lab?
"That was an Order-backed operation?" Alyssa seemed genuinely surprised.
"Doing a bang up job with your undercover work there buddy." This he directed to Jack and Y/n began to get agitated. He had never dealt well with people coming for Jack.
"I have never even seen that guy before." Jack's response was dismissive. He wasn't dealing with the blame game this time.
"No one's blaming you Jack," Hamish assured. Y/n didn't agree with his assessment.
"Hemmings went rogue," Alyssa cut in. "It's the only explanation."
Randall scoffed, "Of course!" He faced Alyssa again. "Because the Order isn't inherently evil."
Alyssa, who had sat down at this point, looked about ready to shoot to her feet and fight Randall right there. "My Order would never sanction that."
"Right," Lilith remarked sarcastically. "They only torture people in a fun way."
Alyssa scoffed and Y/n stepped forward. "Wait what? What do you mean fun way?"
"Oh you didn't hear?" Lilith responded immediately. Eagerly. "The Order tortured Alyssa for information when they thought she knew about us. She didn't give them anything for whatever reason-"
"Her crush on Jack," Y/n said under his breath.
Lilith nodded. Alyssa scooted forward. "Hold on, now torture bothers you?"
"What's that supposed to mean?" Lilith demanded. She had eased at Y/n’s interjection, but now she squared up again and the tension and emotions in the room became that much more tense.
"You're not the least bit curious as to why you were kicked out?" There was an energy suddenly between the two girls and a pause that seemed too long.
Hamish looked between the girls. "Wait, you two know each other?"
Alyssa looked to Jack who spoke next. Whatever he was about to say, the fact that she was too scared to say it herself already had Y/n anxious. "Lilith was in the Order."
"Is that true?" Randall stepped forward and Y/n instinctually moved between them, just in time to catch Randall when he almost launched at Lilith. "HEY!" He sneered the word at Lilith, but when Y/n stopped him he turned his aggression immediately to Y/n without hesitation. "Get off of me!"
"Randall, chill out a little bit." Jack stood, as protective of Y/n as Y/n was of Jack.
Randall stayed away from Lilith only because Y/n wasn't budging. Because of that, he turned on Jack. "If it wasn't for us  you'd be another one of their fucking drones."
Jack was quick to defend. "I thought they were trying to make a difference, do something good."
"It was you who taught us what we know," Y/n reminded. He was trying to remind Randall of what he'd thought before, but it seemed to do more damage than good.
"I never should have made Jack a knight," Randall snarled.
"No you probably shouldn't have," Jack remarked rather bitterly.
Y/n spoke up again. "If he hadn't been a knight, I probably wouldn't have been either. Think of all we've learned since then, and how far we've come despite how rocky things used to be. Aren't you glad you made him a knight? Aren't you glad I'm one?" Randall gave Y/n a look that made his blood freeze in his veins.
Alyssa intervened. "Can we focus?" Y/n was relieved when Randall looked away. His eyes fell to his feet and from behind him he felt Lilith’s hand almost touch him in comfort. He could imagine her face twisted with shock and concern, then shift to uncertainty if her comfort of all of them would be enough as her hand dropped away from where it had been reaching. Alyssa’s voice cut through the racing thoughts bouncing around in Y/n’s skull. "You murdered a high-ranking member tonight. They're going to be coming for you."
"Can we just kill her and get it over with already?" Lilith demanded. Her frustration at seeing all her friends to wound up was getting to her.
"Is that your answer for everything?" Alyssa demanded.
"Yes," Lilith remarked, snarky.
"No one is killing anyone else tonight," Jack ordered.
"You're not the boss, Jack." The room went quiet. Never before had Y/n shut Jack down. For a solid five seconds it was silent and with every single one, the tension and aggravation grew immensely.
Hamish cleared his throat. "He's right Jack. How about you let me call the shots?"
"Can you even make a decision without resorting to Beer Pong?" Lilith snapped.
Y/n's head began swimming. He'd never been good with big groups or emotions or arguing. The voices became distorted a little as he felt his chest squeeze. He wasn't exactly listening. It seemed he'd been out of it far too long but it could have only been a few second when he came back to Alyssa and Lilith, who were chest-to-chest. They had moved around Y/n to get to each other and Lilith's eyes were that statement silver glow. Alyssa had her knife out. Y/n was moving again, this time to get back in between the girls. "Guys calm down."
"It's not your job to protect everyone," Lilith sneered. Whatever Y/n had missed it had made Lilith aggressive enough that even her growing soft spot for him didn’t help ease her aggressiveness in this moment.
"It kind of is," Y/n argued, finding it harder and harder to keep his own cool.
Lilith's lip curled back. "So you're protecting HER?"
"I'm protecting YOU," Y/n responded, getting heated himself. He was tired of this bullshit.
"You don't think I can take her?"
Y/n made a sound in the back of his throat. Had he just growled? "What do you think happens when you kill her Lil? We struggle to be united enough- we'll never get along if she's dead because of you."
"And why should we care about how you or Jack feel?" Randall demanded.
Without hesitation Y/n rounded on Randall. "Because whether you like it or not, we're knights too! And whatever you have against Jack, you have no right to loop me in with him. I've done nothing but protect you guys and teach you guys what you should have already fucking known since day one."
Randall scoffed. "You're only here because Jack is- you said it yourself. You're never around. The only reason you even agreed to stay is because you want to know more about how we work. You don't care about us." Y/n growled again, his hands curling, claws extending.
Jack shot to his feet. "Edward Coventry is my father."
Silence. Dead silence. Even worse than when Y/n had spoken against Jack. Y/n stared at Jack in shock- not because he didn't know, but because he knew how much Jack absolutely did not want to tell anyone. Finally Randall spoke. "You didn't think to tell us that your father-" he spat the word, making Y/n flinch. "-is the leader of the FUCKING ORDER?" He was hysterical and Y/n was alarmed by it. Randall had never been like this before.
"It's none of your business," Jack dismissed.
Y/n stepped up again. He had to stay calm. He had to keep the peace. He didn't want to see anyone in this room dead tonight. Not even Alyssa. "Just calm down okay?"
"Don't fucking touch me." Randall stepped away. "You knew didn't you?"
Y/n frowned. "It wasn't my secret to tell you Randall. That would have been a betrayal of Jack's trust."
"Oh, Jack's trust?" Randall looked like he was ready to murder someone. Even with Y/n’s fluctuating control, Randall was only growing in agitation. "It always is about Jack, isnt it? Is Jack safe? Is Alyssa safe so that Jack can be happy? Are we all getting along so Jack can feel comfy here? Please don't kill Jack, even though he is putting your friends - practically family - at risk. Give Jack time. Jack this. Jack that. God, are you in love with him or something?"
"No!" Jack and Y/n said at the same time, faces twisted with disgust.
Randall scoffed. "I trusted you, man. I trusted both of you. You betrayed me."
"I betrayed you?" Jack finally sounded irritated, rather than tired and bored like before. The tension was getting to him as well. "You turned me into a fucking werewolf!"
"That's a mistake I can fix right now," Randal threatened.
Alyssa stepped up. "Randall, I think whatever Hemmings did to you is still affecting you." Her anger had completely disappeared, exchanged for shock that shone out of wide, analyzing eyes.
"You want to know what they did to me?" Randall demanded, seeming to be losing it a little. He was breathless and fidgety, shifting from foot to foot and looking at everyone sharply. EVERYONE, like he was waiting for even the long time members of his pack to attack him. "They opened my eyes to your bullshit."
"Randall," Hamish warned.
Randall whipped around, breathing sharply and fast. He screamed and ran- Y/n tackled him before he could even get close. Y/n was suddenly underneath Randall as they twisted and fought. Randall punched him once. Twice. Y/n screamed. Everyone was wrestling him and they were saying something but Y/n couldn't hear it with Randall's body squishing his face. He felt a hit- to Randall, though Y/n felt the impact through him, and then when Randall's body went limp. It was Lilith who pulled him out from underneath the now unconscious boy.
The second he was free, Y/n scrambled to his feet. "God I hate it here!" He screamed, tears rolling down his face. "I'm never like this. This stupid wolf!" He punched the wall and everyone jumped back. Jack was the first one to recover. He had seen Y/n like this once before. "I'm always... Putting myself in danger for you idiots and none of you even care!" His eyes fell to Randall and he took in a sharp breath. "You still don't care about me." That stopped Jack dead. Y/n looked at all of their faces. Those who knew, and those who were realizing, and those who had suspected and were now being confirmed. Y/n looked at those faces and he felt his heart twist in his chest.
He turned and ran and he didn't look back once, even when Jack called after him.
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