#didn't expect to wake up mad but! here we are I guess!

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remember when everybody bought tickets for Morbius as a joke and fooled them into thinking everyone liked the movie? know how the current inside joke is everyone collectively pretending an old movie exists that actually doesn’t exist but creating so much art and tumblr posts about it that they’ve managed to gaslight a big part of the internet into thinking it’s real? I know this is what everyone’s capable of so why don’t we keep up this energy for Strange World which actually exists and actually needs the advertising

[bettymylove]

hello! I really love your work and I was thinking if you could write a one-shot of theo inspired by the song " Open Arms by SZA ". but somehow make it a good ending? idk 😓 ( like a slow burn or something ) reader had to let theo go but theo is kind of begging..? for reader to stay in his life and so on! idk if I explained it good enough but you can search up the song and take a look at the lyrics, you'll see what topic I'm going for!

thank you if your write this! you're an amazingg writer ‼️

never leaving

pairing: theo nott x reader

content: your insecurities push you to break your friendship with Theo, only to realize you were wrong all along.

a/n: hope this matches your expectations, I'm sorry if it didn't<33 (also I feel like I'm apologizing in every a/n)

You could say that Theo took you in, he was the only person in your life that ever made you feel too comfortable. When you were on the train, he had befriended you and he never let his friendship falter.

Theo was everything, he was all you could ever need and it scared you how much you were dependent on him. You had never needed anyone, always doing everything by yourself but you could see that changing.

Friends weren't a usual sight in your life and Theo had changed that, but you still had your doubts and maybe that's why you had decided to tell him.

You always had a lingering feeling, that he was taking pity on you because who would willingly spend so much time with you, call themselves your best friend, he had no reason to do it.

You spotted Theo in the hallway along with Mattheo and Enzo. The former two were smoking, and Theo's eyes met yours, and he immediately threw down his cigarette, crushing it using the sole of his shoe.

His eyes stayed on you while yours diverted here and there, ashamed to even meet his gaze. You wanted to be with him, but he was ruining his life for you, he was way too enamored and you wanted to help him.

You reached the group and scrunched your nose at the nicotine smell, Theo noticed this and dragged you away. Why does he have to be sweet and make this harder? you thought.

"Theo, I-" You questioned yourself, he was the only person who knew you but it would be too selfish to make him stay, so you continued, "I don't think we should be friends anymore"

Maybe friends wasn't the right word to describe you two, you weren't dating but he never dated anyone else and it's not like you could. You always hoped it was because he harbored some feelings for you but that had been a foolish fantasy.

"Y/n, I'm sorry sweetheart, I won't ever smoke again, I mean this was the first time in weeks, I really am trying" what? he thought this was about him smoking?

"No, Theo it's not about that." you simply stated trying to make him understand about you suddenly pulling away. He stared at you, his mouth opening and closing as if he wanted to say something but really could find the words.

"You can't do this, you cannot wake up on a random day and decide to remove me from your life as if I'm a pawn in your chess board" he was almost yelling, Theo had never yelled at you nor had he ever gotten angry at you, it was always you being mad and him picking up on it.

You remembered a scenario from second year and how different times had gotten now, you had changed and him not so much but you guess it was for his better.

"Where's y/n?" The twelve year old Theodore Nott asked his friend and said friend just shrugged in response before saying, "She hasn't been talking to anyone."

You're mad, he knew you were you always shut everyone out when you were, falling silent and Theo knew just how to better your mood and so he headed in your direction.

Your flashback stopped when you saw a tear fall from his eyes, you had never seen Theo cry either, only once and that too not intentionally. He was showing every emotion of his and you stood there unable to think, mumbling a sorry before leaving him stranded in that hallway.

Theo was shocked, hurt, angry and was feeling all these emotions at once. He had known you for six years and you had left him in six minutes. He loved you and you couldn't see it.

He knocked on your door for the fifteenth time, and you finally opened it. Your eyes were red and puffed up, you were crying.

"Why are you doing this?" He asked in a small voice unlike the one he used in the hallway, he was scared to lose you.

"You don't need to take anymore pity on me, Theo, go live your life" you said with a sniffle in the end and your statement had only made him more confused.

Pity? he had never taken pity on you, and it hurt himself that you believed that nonsense. "You can't replace me y/n, I'm forever, no matter what."

You so wanted to believe him, you so wanted to be in his arms right now, you so wanted him to stop as he was doing right now but you just couldn't.

"I'm sorry Theo, but I have to" Those were last words to him before you shut the door and Theo couldn't sleep that night.

It had been 2 months, 18 days of you ignoring him and he thought he might go mad, you were driving him crazy, you not being there was so much worse than he had anticipated.

It was late in the night when he spotted you leaning against a railing, breathing hard, and when he got a bit closer he noticed you were crying.

He went to stand beside you, you flinched but then sort of relaxed when you noticed who it was. You laid your head in your hands and started crying even harder and without missing a beat or saying something spiteful, Theo took you in his arms.

It was much later that you realized that you could not live without him, he was your Theo. Your tears wet his shirt but he didn't seem to mind, he never seemed to mind.

"You won't leave again, would you?" He asked as if he knew you were coming back and he was right. "You could try, but this time I won't let you."

You smiled at him, god he was the only person in the world who would never make you feel bad about what you did, and you realise it was only your insecurities holding you back from him.

He kissed your forehead lovingly and hugged you even tighter, "I love you" he whispered, half hoping you didn't hear him, but you did.

[hanaruri-tunes]

Spoiling Belphie rotten (then Beel joins in because he can) Belphie x reader

⚠️MDNI⚠️

Hiii I'm back and here are the warnings (?): Degradation, praise, mommy kink, breast sucking, mention of lactation, breeding kink, yandere belphie, threesome, bj

Sorry if I forgot something, I'm still not used to tumblr's "smut culture" ajfhzhufude putting on those warnings feels more like I'm just tagging my smut. (But I guess that's ultimately the point?) Reader/MC is cisfemale in this one.

I still have no idea what I'm doing, in case you hadn't noticed. Hopefully I'm not making a fool of myself too bad aaaaaaa. Here goes.

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You were the only one who had the ability to wake Belphie up with ease. As soon as he heard your voice, his consciousness would spring back up. When you touched him, gently shaking him, his eyes would open on the spot. Although there was no magical or scientific explanation behind this, Belphie's brothers and even Belphie himself had now given you the task of waking him up everyday. Since you were the only one capable of such a feat.

But when it came to matters Belphegor wasn't interested in… he would give a hard time to you as well.

"Hnngh don't wannaa. If it's not for school what's the use?"

"Are you serious? Diavolo invited us for dinner, that's not something we get everyday. Also, we warned you not to sleep during the day today in order to avoid this exact scenario..."

"Hnnnghhhh."

Even YOU were at a loss on what to do now. Maybe you should really go without him… No. Lucifer had tasked you with this and you didn't want to disappoint.

"Come on, make just a little effort. If you do, I'll give you a reward after we come back."

Although you couldn't see it because Belphie was facing the wall, at that moment his eyes shot wide open. He took a moment to recollect his thoughts.

"Hmm… what kind of reward?"

Not really having anything particular in mind, you give him a standard answer. The kind that will inevitably become a big mistake later.

"Anything you want. You can decide- Oh but something that is in my power obviously aha."

You said that while sitting on the side of his bed. Belphie would always wonder how you could so casually just invade his space like this and not expect any retribution. A small smirk appeared on his face before he shifted sides and turned towards you, facing you.

"You're really oblivious and reckless, how cute."

He says with his cute little head laying on the pillow. Does he realize how painful it is for you to wake him up everyday when he looks so peaceful? So comfy in his bed that you sometimes get the urge to join him and go back to sleep.

"Wow, rude. Come on sleeping beauty, Lucifer will get mad if you don't hurry it up."

As expected, from there things go fairly smoothly. As soon as you all arrive at the castle, Barbatos takes you to the dining hall where Diavolo was waiting. He then shares some of the future projects he has in mind for the devildom hoping for the brothers' help as well as your own. You weren't really worried about what Belphie would ask you after you made it back home but the question did stay in the back of your mind throughout the entirety of the evening. Looking back, you really should've asked instead of brushing him off.

Well, wherever. Making your way back to the house of lamentation, all of you were carrying "leftovers" from the dinner but really, it was mostly just a gift for Beel. Diavolo knew how big of an eater he is and there's no way even a royal dinner would satiate this monster of a stomach he has. As you all left the food in the kitchen and let Beel devour it all, everyone started making their way back to their rooms. Everyone except Belphie.

"You're coming with me, right?"

"For?"

"The reward. Don't tell me you forgot?"

"Ah well, sure? I mean- I just didn't think that we necessarily needed to be in your room for you to ask something from me."

Belphie chuckles. Somehow it kind of gets on your nerves as you feel like he's mocking you. Well, no matter. Making your way up there, Belphie invites you to sit on his bed. Your back against the headboard.

"Um. Thank you?"

You feel your cheeks heating up. You always feel like you have to keep an "attitude" with him just as he does with you, but seeing how he has quite literally invited you into his bed, you're starting to have some *thoughts* you wish you weren't having right now. It wasn't like doing dirty things to him never crossed your mind but you weren't 100% sure if he ever had ideas like these as well. Unsure, you would never lay your hands on him more than necessary, worried that it might be too much too soon. Well, you were about to find out that this was never a concern of his.

He joins you, laying his back on your thighs.

"Could you cradle me Y/N?"

You blink.

"Uh, like, a baby?"

"Hmm not exactly. But I'll call you mommy if that's what you want."

You almost choke on your own spit.

"W-wha?? Did you really just say that?"

Annoyed, Belphie himself places your left hand over his shoulders while he's still laying down on you. He then places his head on your chest, rubbing against your breasts like a spoiled little brat.

"It's truly so cute how you're still trying to stay guarded and dignified in a moment like this. Do you really think I would invite just anyone into my bed?"

Your heart rate picks up at the insinuation and you're pretty sure Belphie can hear it.

"Ooohh~ So you do get it. Can you take your top off?"

This was the twins' room. Beel might be busy right now but once he's back… How would he react if he saw what the two of you were doing?

…

Ahhgh. Fuck it.

You take your top off and your bra, Belphie's face lights up with a shit-eating grin. The really thrilled kind that pisses you off for some reason.

"We've got a real pervert here. I only asked you to take your top off yet you went all the way. Oh nooo~, I unknowingly invited an indecent person into my bed, whatever shall I dooo~"

You flick his forehead.

"Shut it, you're the one who's… A-anyway, why am I the only one taking layers off? Shouldn't you do the same?"

Belphie snuggles against your bare chest, hugging you. Then he leaves a kiss on one of your pink tips.

"Well I'd like to unbuckle my pants but my hands are too busy holding you~ Please do it for me?"

Frustrated by how he's obviously babying himself up for you, and yet he still manages to look cute while being obvious, you follow his "suggestion" and unbuckle his pants. Revealing that he's already quite hard. Well at least that part of him isn't lying…

As you wrap your soft fingers around his length with your right hand, your left arm is still cradling him against your chest as he starts to kiss, lick and pull on your sweet spots. He smiles as he sees how pleased his touch makes you feel.

"Mommy~ why is your chest not dripping with milk? Is it broken?"

"G-God shut the fuck up…"

You try to keep your focus on your right hand, the one that is stroking and pumping him, desperately trying to make him feel as good as you feel right now. You don't want to be mocked for not being able to perform as well as he can. In fact, isn't this already what he's doing?

Noticing your worry, Belphie makes an effort to reach for your lips, kissing them lovingly.

"Calm down honey, you're too tense. I'll show you what makes me feel good."

Unwrapping one of his arms from you, he reaches out for your right hand, putting his hand around yours. As he does, you notice how much bigger his hand is compared to your small, soft hand. Yet he's supposed to be the youngest of his brothers.

Belphie still suckles on you, but in between his devious tongue doing god's work, he's also mumbling a bit as he guides your hand.

"No need to be hasty… I like it slow and gentle at the beginning… Just grip it more forcefully when I'll be close to cumming, I'll take care of the pace."

You keep doing this for a couple more minutes, from time to time you kiss him on the head or on the forehead to which he responds with a soft "mommy" against your breasts. You're starting to like being called like this. To return the favor you also call him baby a couple of times to which he responds with a long suckle on your breasts.

He's just so cute… The only problem is that you're starting to get unbearably wet.

"B-Baby?"

"Mh-hm?"

"Um, c-can we hurry it up? Sorry but I- ugh. I-I need some help down there unless you want me to stain your bed…"

Suddenly, Belphie's dick leaks with precum.

"S-Shit."

His hand's grip on yours tightens up and you understand just how strong he really is, he quickens the pace but it's not enough. The air around him darkens as he unconsciously changes to his demon form.

"Agghh this won't do."

He makes you let go of him and he stands up on the bed, pushing his dick in front of your face with a scarily tense expression. He's extremely turned on, looking down on you. That's when you know this baby-mommy nonsense is over. Belphie places his right hand on your head while pumping his dick with the other. You can tell it's taking him an immeasurable amount of self-restraint to not yank your head and shove his cock down your throat, humping it until he releases himself in you.

"Y/N, say ahh~"

Obediently, you grab into his thighs and open up your pretty mouth for him. He cums all over your face and tongue. When he's done, he closely watches you tasting him and wiping your face off with your hands that are now covered in his seed. Funnily enough, his tastes like condensed milk… it really fits him.

Calming himself down a bit, he sits back down in front of you then grabs you.

"Belphie?"

You have no idea how he does it so quickly, but before you have even realized what's about to happen, you were on your hands and knees with your skirt and underwear down. Your ass facing him as he's already brushing the tip of his cock on your wet cunt. He whistles.

"You weren't kidding. It's a mess down there."

"Ah- H-Hold on, what if Beel comes in?"

He gently places his big hand on your back, pushing you down slowly onto the bed, as if he's taming you. Your face is now on his pillow while your ass is prettily in the air, giving him a good view of your privates.

"Ssshhh. Don't think about that. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing baby."

As if your roles were switched, he was the one calling you baby now.

Not that it mattered anymore to you. You let go of all of your worries to be in the moment. The moment in which Belphie is about to enter you and make an even bigger mess of your insides. With one hand firmly on your waist, he uses his other hand to slowly open you, pushing his dick inside as gently and slowly as he can.

As you feel his length entering you, you realize just how hot a demon's dick is. You thought your insides were warm but his might be even warmer. You squirm under him, calling his name. Almost unknowingly, you reach out for his hand on your waist, placing yours on top of his as he had done earlier to guide you. Except in your case it wasn't for guidance, you just wanted to caress his hand that was so satisfyingly wrapped on your body.

"Belphie… Y-You're so good… Ungh."

Belphie chuckles.

Then you sense some sort of unfamiliar danger emanating from him. The kind that strangely excites you. As you notice that "danger", Belphie leans in over you, wrapping your entire body under his, then he whispers.

"You dumb little bitch♡ You still don't get that I'm about to breed you, huh? I'll fill every nook and cranny of your tight cunt while you'll be helplessly whimpering and calling my name. How cute is that?"

You've always tried really hard to keep up with Belphie. His sloth aside, he always had a nasty attitude, not in a "violent" way but it was like he would look down on you from a place of infatuation. You knew he found you cute and adorable but you never truly understood what it would mean for the long run. Thus you would also keep your guard up with him, trying to "not be looked down on" from his sadistic love for you. Well, now it was clear that you had failed and honestly? Being defiled like this felt embarrassingly good.

He started pounding into you from behind, his weight all over your back as you let yourself lose. Even going as far as drooling all over his pillow.

"That's it! That's the face I've wanted to see all this time! Isn't it annoying to always pretend to be responsible? To always try to meet everyone's shitty expectations of you? This is it. Let yourself sink. Aaahh you're so slutty and adorable, IloveyouIloveyou-"

As you felt like you were about to completely lose yourself to pleasure, the door of the room flung open.

"Belphie, do you know where Y/N… is…"

Beel was done with the leftovers. And now you two were done for too. You were about to panic but Belphie caressed your head, calming you down.

"Sssshhh I got this."

With a calm smile, Belphie turned over to face Beel.

"Ah Beel, yeah sorry. Could you close the door and come here for a sec? Oh- And keep this a secret from the others please."

Beel silently does as he's told, then in disbelief, he sits on his bed across from Belphie's.

"Uh. So. Isn't it better for me to leave?"

Belphie laughs, all carefree. As if he wasn't just calling you a slut and pounding into you like a dog in heat a second ago.

"Leave? We're just starting. In fact we were waiting for you!"

…

What?

You manage to fight off the embarrassment and lift your face up from the pillow. Shooting daggers at Belphie.

"You see, Y/N here reaaaally wants us to fuck her raw but since she's too shy and reserved to admit that, I took matters into my own hands. Would you care to help us?"

"Help with…"

Beel looks at you and the state you're in, then looks away in embarrassment. He's fidgeting with his hands, a bit lost.

"O-Only if Y/N is fine with it. If she tells me I can, I'll do it."

You should've seen this coming. Belphie shares absolutely everything with Beel and vice-versa. So even going as far as sharing a "partner"... well it was always in the realm of possibility.

The twins look at you, you can tell they're begging you to say yes through their eyes. Their gazes full of hope. You sigh. Well… If you're going to whore yourself out… You are going all the way.

"You can join us Beel. But please show at least a little bit of restraint when needed. I don't want it to hurt…"

Beel smiles gently and nods. Belphie smiles deviously and hugs you.

"That's our Y/N! ♡"

Well at the very least, you feel like you can trust Beel to monitor Belphie's behavior in bed… Nervously, Beel gets up from his bed, making his way towards you.

"Uh so, how can I help?"

Belphie looks over at his pillow still covered with a bit of your drool and he chuckles.

"Hmm. Well you see… Y/N has trouble keeping her mouth closed when I fuck her. She needs something to fill her mouth with or else she'll make a mess on my pillow. Not that I mind but I suppose Y/N is quite embarrassed about it…"

The little shit was right. You can't even look back at the pillow, too scared to see just how much you've left behind. Before you can even understand what's happening, Beel was already standing in front of the bed, his waist lining up perfectly with you. He starts to unbuckle his belt before Belphie stops him.

"Ah, wait Beel. Y/N likes doing this part, let her unbuckle it."

This fucker was right again. How does he understand your secret wishes so well? Scary. Without complaining, you gently move Beel's hands away from his front. He blushes at the sight of you unbuckling then unzipping his pants. So much so that his length is already half ready to make his way into your mouth.

You stare at it a bit, observing its size and shape then looking up at Beel who's too shy to look at you directly for longer than 2 seconds. How is he genuinely so cute while Belphie is so not?

But nothing gets past Belphie.

"Y/N~ You just thought something quite rude right now, didn't you?"

Placing his hand behind your head, he pushes you towards Beel's dick.

"Come on. Since you like Beel so much better than me, why aren't you sucking him off yet?"

You hit Belphie's arm as Beel also tells him off, warning him not to be too pushy with you. Well, no matter. You start off by gently kissing Beel's tip, making him grit his teeth at how cute and kind you are to start off so politely. Then you take him in slowly, a bit clumsily. Not sure on how to keep your teeth from touching his shaft, hoping that you're not doing a lousy job… Especially since Belphie is looking at you doing it so closely. Probably regretting that moment from earlier, when he decided against shoving his dick into your throat.

A bit frustrated. He goes back to where he stopped before Beel walked in. He enters you as slowly as the first time, making sure you get used to him being inside you again… Yet you just can't, feeling him fucking you from behind while having to pay attention to how you're taking care of Beel is quite difficult. Belphie and Beel notice your discomfort right away. Beel tells you not to worry about getting everything right while Belphie comments on how cute it is that you're trying so hard to please them, that in on itself is already pleasing.

As the three of you pick up the pace and get lost into the act, the twins' true colors resurface. Or rather, the way they express their love for you becomes very clear. Whenever Belphie spanks you or thrusts into you too hard, Beel warns him to be careful and to make sure he's not hurting you. Belphie retorts that you actually like it when it hurts a little bit which ticks you off because his observation is right.

As you carefully suck him off, Beel keeps petting you and caressing your cheek, praising you. Telling you how good of a job you're doing and how adorable you look. To contrast that, Belphie takes any excuse possible to mock you. Telling you how perverted your mind and body are. Degrading you satisfyingly.

"Everytime Beel calls you a good girl I can feel you tighten up. So you're the kind of whore who likes to be praised for being filthy, hm?"

Beel takes over and reassures you.

"He's just teasing you Y/N. You're so cute and pretty right now that it's hard for him not to pick on you. Please forgive him."

This constant cycle of mockery then praise and praise then mockery makes you shudder from pleasure. Being called a dirty slut from behind, treated roughly. Meanwhile your mouth and head are being treated so kindly, Beel caressing you and calling you cute, smart and pretty. It didn't take long for you to break. You could feel them getting close to release as well and as soon as they called out to you at the same time, it was over.

"Good girl."

"Pervy bitch."

As expected of twins, they managed to sync their climax not only between each other but with you as well. Belphie's load was even hotter than his cock, filling you entirely, you could feel the juices leak embarrassingly from your hole once he pulled out. As for Beel, his seed tasted like thick honey. You drank it as best as you could, making sure that Beel knew how delicious he tastes.

Utterly exhausted, you collapsed on your back, facing the ceiling. Completely fucked out. They joined you, hugging you from each side. Belphie was back to acting like a spoiled little fucker, rubbing his cheek on your breasts.

"Beel~ Join in, it's so soft."

Beel shoots a glance at your chest, then at you.

"Can I?"

You nod, your mind so blank that you don't even take the trouble of uttering a simple "yes." And so Beel follows Belphie's lead, softly laying his cheek on your other breast."

"Beel~ Once Y/N is pregnant her breasts will lactate and we'll be able to drink her milk. Imagine how good it'll taste."

Beel's eyes light up. Oh no.

"Y/N's… milk…"

He lifts his head up, looking at your nipples, then starts sucking on them. You worriedly call out to him.

"Beel! Nothing will come out y-you know?!"

"But still, just imagining it feels good."

"Doesn't it?"

Belphie agrees then joins in on the licking and sucking. You're done for. Two cute boys are treating you like their mommy and chances are, they'll have a second go at you in a few minutes once they notice how wet you've gotten from feeling their tongues all over your chest…

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Wegh that was a long one. As always don't hesitate to leave a comment, even a keyboardsmash is greatly appreciated!! Share how you've lost your mind 🫰

[bomboncito0]

♡Another Day♡

[Disturbing/ Somewhat Yandere Content/Swearing]

♡Prologue 2♡

I decided to wake up extremely early to finish up some homework because last time I didn't do it and trein pulled me aside and scolded me.

Luckily having all my belongings in my bag I had my movies and CDs.

So I decided to watch Scarface.

As the movie played in the background and finished up my homework I noticed that the sticky notes I had left in my notebook were gone.

Did I drop them?

I thought about last week.

Oh yeah I made Floyd mad and told him to shut the fuck up nobody cares.

And he got pissed cuz he spoke to me first tf.

I forgot what he said but it made me mad enough to say something to him.

And then Malleus showed up and I got mad at him for trespassing.

And I guess I made some new friends because epel gave me an apple carving and I took a picture of it with the camera crowley gave me.

I thought cater hated me after I got mad at him.

But the dude said he's cool with me??

Azul was talking to me about making a contract or a deal of some sort while Jade was next to him with the biggest smile.

"Um no? Shit sounds like a scam" I said walking away.

I'm not dumb enough to work for that money hungry capitalistic scammer.

And to be bullied by those two psychopaths. Not worth it.

I decided to make money by helping sam and today he wouldn't need help but tomorrow he would.

To open a guest room I'm still renovating the whole dorm just cleaning it and fixing the furniture I don't have the money to buy stuff which I only need cleaning supplies.

Oh yeah after classes ends Vil demanded I go pick up paint from the front gate from the delivery man since rook is busy with the science club and epel with the spelldrive club.

And then Trey asked me to help him bake a cake for an upcoming unbirthday party.

I don't think I'll be able to eat for a while nothing is affordable.

With all the greed and corruption.

I decided to help them even though I do not like them maybe they won't bully me or make my life hell if I help em.

*Knock*

I look up from my notebook. Is someone knocking!?

I'm not opening the door I'm not fucking stupid I reached over to turn the lamp off only the tv was on I turned it off as sat on the floor.

*knock*

Who could be knocking at 4 in the morning??

I waited until they stopped knocking and turned the lamp back on also the tv and went back to doing my home work.

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"Who's even up at 4 in the morning doing homework??" Ace said.

"Me!" I said proudly.

"I didn't even finish mine!" Grim said "You should've done what (f/n) did!" Deuce said sighing."But someone knocking on your door at 4 in the morning is scary!" Ace said."That's what I'm saying!" I said looking at ace.

We did the usual and Epel was with us yapping about Vil and Rook.

"Jeez! They both sound like a big ass pain in the ass!" Ace says."They sure do!" Deuce said.

"How is your skin so clear (f/n)? I do my skincare routine and I still get zits!" Epel said looking at me."I ain't got one! I just wash my face with water and put face lotion on and thats it!" I said looking up from my notebook.

"Vil would scold you if he knew!"

"I ain't in his dorm and he can't boss me around!" I said closing my notebook.

"That's the spirit Henchhuman!" Grim said.

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I rushed to put my books away as I ran to the gate to get Vil's paints he needs them for his film research club I don't know why he asked me maybe because I walked in at the wrong time as he had just gotten off his phone and he looked me dead in the eyes.

Well shit whatever.

I ran and ran grim decided to chill at the courtyard with ortho.

I reached the gate and the delivery man was just waiting there."Good day! Just sign here!" He said handing me a clipboard with a paper requiring a signature.

"okay! Thanks!" Signing it as you take the paint and close the gates.

Running back inside the massive school looking for the film research club. Looking around confused asf still ain't used to this big ass school.

Okay I found it.

Vil was expecting you already by the door his arm's were crossed and a stren look on his face.

"You are late, Potato I've asked of you to be on time."Vil said. What? "Do you know how far the gate is?" I said looking at him. "And I asked you to be here on time. You're fifteen minutes late!" Vil said.

Tf is this dude's problem? I ain't in the mood to fight right now.

"That's crazy! I gotta go!" I said putting the paint on the table and running off before he could bitch to me again

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A few more minutes before club's were over I was waiting for ace and deuce so we could head over to Heartslaybu dormitory I'd help trey and they'd do their homework.

Apparently Cater was supposed to help him but he had plans or some shit.

I just looking around in the courtyard looking at the apple trees and birds chirping and flying around.

"I just wanna go to the dorm and finish Scarface!" I said whining like a little bitch.

"We get free cake!" Grim said.

"Mf is food all your gluttonous ass ever thinks about?" I asked looking at him

Always bitching about the quality of tuna always asking whats for breakfast or making me pile food for his hungry ass and then dinner and I got wash the dishes n shit bro.

"Hah you don't even eat!" Grim says looking at me. No shit being homesick does something for you.

"(F/n)!" Deuce waved as he ran carrying his books he's gonna trip and fall how much you wanna bet? I'm betting a cuban cigar.

"Sorry I'm-" Deuce tripped as his books went flying smacking tf out of grim as grims head slammed into the back of the bench.

"Oh shit motherfucker!"I said getting up grim was seeing the stars and deuce was face flat on the floor helped Deuce up from the floor "You almost smoked grim and yourself what did you trip on?? Air??" I asked him as I scooped grim up and picked deuce's books up.

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Ace arrived and we headed out to the mirror chambre and headed out to heartslabyul. Grims bitch ass was already talking about eating cake and Ace was talking about how practice sucked because of Floyd's mood swings and all that shit. We made it to the lounge.

"Damn this place is massive" I said looking around this some Fancy Nancy type shit. "(F/n) glad you could make it" Trey said with a smile."yep" Is all I said idk tf do I say?

"I can't-!" I cut grim off "Nah you didn't do yo homework so you get to go with ace and deuce" I said I hate to be a bitch but grim need to his work he didn't do it today and Crewel was on his ass and then he started asking me why grim didn't do it!Ace laughed as I gave him an annoyed grim.

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"What do you need me to do???" I asked confused asf I ain't no fucking cake expert last time I made in cake it was with honeybuns m&ms and peanut butter which was long ago. "Those dishes aren't going to wash themselves are they?" Trey said while getting taking out cake from the oven. This mf wanted me to do the dishes smh.

I washed them real good because he was making two cakes for the unbirthday party and a strawberry tart.

"Why, good to see you here Trickster!" Rook said popping his head out from the door "good to-" What!? I turned my head to look at rook who was looking at me. "What the hell???" I said as I looked at him confused. "Fufu~!" Rook giggled as smiled and then closed the door.

I looked at trey who was focusing on making frosting who the hell did he see him or he's playing dumb or some shit! "Fufu~" !? I looked up and saw Lilia looking down at me! "Ain't no way!" I said looking at him confused since when did they show up! "What are you doin up there Lilia??" I asked confused cuz what if he falls and fucks everything up!?Trey still didn't even notice!? Does he know they are here!? "Pardon me for being late! Azul asked of me to run some errands for him." Jade said as he walked in I looked up and Lilia was gone!

"Trey, I'm done." I can't speak anymore!? Since when can I not fucking talk!? "What was that (f/n)?" Trey asked not turning around. My mouth feels as if it's glued shut?? I just walked out with thinking twice, wandering the confusing halls of heartslabyul they probably on the lounge now because I'm not going into any random ass room.

"(F/n) over here!" Ace said waving you over "we're gonna head over to the library! Deuce misplaced his text book!" Grim said laughing.

"Oi it was an accident I didn't even notice!" Deuce said. "Come on hench human!" Grim said.

It's just another day....

☆Okay Author here I'm gonna start with the yandere, platonic,etc stuff the 2 chapters I've made so far are both just the prologue to help yk anyways thanks for the support I really appreciate it. 👏🏼 sorry for errors english is not my first language.

[crazystargirl]

jealous? i don't get jealous! ♥

NONE OF THESE LINKS BELOW ARE UPDATED

pt. 3 || pt.4 || pt. 5

pairing ♥: spider soccoro x reader, spider soccoro x human!reader, jealous!spider soccoro x reader

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author's note ♥: ok so funny story i forgot to find the photos and edit them so please ignore how vibrant they are (its hurting my eyes) i might fix it later but idk im lazy lmao, anyways heres pt 4! i honestly dont know if i hate this or not and i feel like it might be kinda rushed

you woke up to spider shaking you softly, it was bright outside which was something you were not used to since you pretty much spent all your time in the lab

"y/n/n you're the last one up"

"holy shit what? why didn't you wake me up earlier?" you say with a groan

"baby we did or at least tried to, i was the last one to try"

Neteyam come in and starts laughing, you glare at him

"why the fuck are you laughing?"

"no it's just that lo'ak owes me and spider since he said there was no way spider could wake you up, but it looks like he did!" Neteyam says gleefully 

you groan and try and lay back down but spider grabs you

"nuh uh y/n you gotta get up" he says as you continue to struggle against his grasp

"I'll leave her to you" neteyam says as he walks out

you continue to fight spider and eventually he gets annoyed so he just tosses you on his shoulder and starts to walk

"shit! spider! put me down!" you say trying to get off

"no chance y/n/n you needed to get up and if i didn't do that you would've gone back to sleep" 

after marching you out to where everyone was he finally put you down

"good morning y/n!" tuk says giving you a hug

"morning tuk" you hug her back

"why was spider carrying you?" Lo'ak blurted out and as expected everyone was staring at him

"uh cause she wasn't going to get up and come out if i didn't" spider says looking at Lo'ak strangely

"why can't he do that hm? you jealous?" kiri says joining in on the conversation

"what no why would i be" Lo'ak says bitterly 

spider knew full well that lo'ak had a crush on you and was going to do everything in his power to make sure that you were not going to end up with him

"alright kids settle down" jake says coming over to you guys

"but things just got so interesting" neteyam says with a pout

you all laugh not realizing the Lo’ak was evidently pissed at all of yall

jake tells everyone that some of yall can go fishing with him, Neytiri, and tuk or go exploring

You all decided that you were just going to go exploring since in all honesty no one wanted to go fishing

as you guys started exploring, you noticed lo'ak kind of lingering behind the group

you decide to hang back and talk to him

"hey lo'ak you good?"

he looks at you like a deer in headlights, shocked that you decided to talk to him

it seemed that the whole time or even whenever you were allowed out the lab spider was always all over you, giving him barely anytime with you and obviously making him jealous. the worst part? you never even tried to stop spider which made lo'ak mad

"yeah im good, why whats up?" he said looking down at you

"nothing you just look pale and upset"

"yeah little bro you should go back to camp, you look like you're gonna faint or something" neteyam says looking back at the two of you 

"alright i guess I'll go…" Lo'ak says turning around

"i can go with him" you say looking at the group "y'know to make sure he doesn't get lost or anything" 

"thanks y/n" Lo'ak says looking at you and starting to walk, you folkowing behind

Kiri and Neteyam turn to spider whose eyes are narrowed and looks mad

"Dude you good?" Neteyam says looking at spider

"Yeah…no… i dont know" spider says sitting down

"Spider you like y/n its so obvious that its kinda vomit worthy" kiri says kneeling next to spider

"Yeah you get jealous whenever she's with or talking to lo'ak" neteyam adds

"i dont get jealous!" spider says looking at the two

"sure keep telling yourself that" kiri says laughing, "but seriously you need to ask her out before lo'ak does"

"we love our lil bro but honestly he's not gonna be good with y/n" neteyam adds

"i know i do i just dont know if i can do it…like what if she rejects me? thats gonna be awkward" spider says

"you gotta try first at least please for our sake?" kiri asks

"yeah alright i will" spider says getting up

"thats the spirit! now lets go so we can get back at a decent time!"

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Hello Dearie~!

So I was hoping to ask for the crew reacting to their MC's having to be in the hospital, cause they were attacked, have an illness, or something!

The guys could find their MC and bring them to the hospital or getting told their already in there! Was hoping to see what you'd write for their reactions and what they would do!

If that's not to much to ask? If not it's ok too. Please and Thank You

Oh I'm a huge sucker for this sorta thing!! I wrote a lil bit for everyone, but I'll gladly do a full thing for any of them if anyone wants~

I took many creative liberties because I had some super specific ideas when I read this ask >:3c

Content: Injuries, sickness, hospitals, amnesia, mentions of stalking, fake relationship, Nick's is a lil fucked up ngl, mugging, stabbing

Jack:

He was there when it happened.

One moment, you'd been wobbling on the little stepladder, trying to grab some of the spare cups from the backroom of the yogurt shop. The next moment, you were on the floor, the back of your head bleeding where it had hit the counter.

He'd never felt more hopeless than he did in the intervening hour, unable to do anything but watch your boss call for an ambulance, follow the EMTs as they brought you to the hospital, pace with worry while the doctors tried to stop the bleeding and made sure there was no lasting damage.

Even when you woke up, he had to stay out of the way and watch doctors swarm you with questions and tests until they decided you needed rest. You couldn't even acknowledge his presence until you were left alone in the hospital room.

"Jack," your voice is tired, but warm. You're happy to see him. He's relieved.

"Hey, Sunspot." He moves to sit on the edge of the little hospital bed, more leaning against it than anything. He takes your hand and strokes the back of it. "You took a pretty bad fall there. I was worried."

"I've told Barry that ladder needs replacing, it's an OSHA violation." You're trying to lighten the mood, but Jack only frowns.

"Are you sure you want to keep working there, Sunspot? It's a dangerous place. I don't want anything to happen to you."

He's been trying to convince you to quit for a while, to work from home somehow. But... now he's got even more reason to want you home. He can't do this again. He can't handle the uncertainty and helplessness of seeing you injured.

"Jack..."

"Rest, Sunspot." He strokes your hair, leaning down to kiss your forehead. "We can talk about it more later. For now, we need to get you better!"

As you close your eyes and let yourself drift to sleep, Jack turns his thoughts to Barry. Someone has to pay for his Sunshine's injury.

Ian:

Ian hadn't been sure what sort of welcome he should expect. Would you get mad at him? Welcome him home? Ignore him completely? His name was still on the lease, he had every right to be there. And... it was all part of his plan!

But... what he hadn't expected, what wasn't part of his plan, was to open the door and find you collapsed in the living room. You were grey, shivering, eyes distant. Scattered around you were tissues, empty mugs, piles of pillows and blankets, and a bucket of... he didn't want to know what, but he could guess.

You were sick. Sicker than he'd ever seen you before. All thoughts, all plans, all everything went out the window as he picked you up and carried you to his car. You needed a doctor. Immediately.

When you wake up, everything's bright. White and clean and beeping. Your sluggish brain takes a little bit to process that you're in a hospital bed. You can't remember much at all. Not how you got here, not why you feel like you're dying of consumption... even your own name takes a solid thirty seconds to come to mind after you focus on it.

There's a familiar person sitting next to the bed, holding your hand and looking like he's been crying. Ian. The name comes easier than your own had.

"Hey, you." You smile at him, eyes drifting closed whenever your focus slips for even a moment.

"Hey! Hey, uh..." He sounds nervous. Excited. Agitated. "Hey."

"I think you said that already," your laugh is more of a raspy wheeze.

"I'm just..." He looks almost like he's waiting for you to snatch your hand away, to kick him out of the room. You can't remember why you might want to do that. "I'm just glad you're okay."

It seems like he wants to say more, but the doctor comes in to check on you.

"You're lucky your boyfriend got you here in time," the doctor is trying to make conversation while he checks you over. "You were in a real bad way. If he hadn't been so quick, you might not have made it."

Boyfriend... Ian... The words circle in your mind as the doctor marks your vitals on the chart and checks on your IV. The more the pieces start to fit together in your brain, the more nervous Ian looks.

He just wants you to stop thinking about it. To just... let it be. For tonight. So he can hold your hand and be sure you're alright before you inevitably kick him to the curb in the morning.

Shaun:

Honestly, you probably should've expected it to end like this. Nothing good has ever come from a dare. In this case, you'd been dared to climb a very old tree in the park. You and Shaun were hanging out there with friends, and one of them had dared you to do it. Shaun had laughed and tried to persuade you not to, but you were determined not to look like a coward.

And then you climbed too high. And then a branch snapped. And then you learned what it sounds like to break your leg.

"Okay, fuck, alright, okay." Shaun shoos everyone back to give you space, picking you up and carrying you to his car. "You'll be fine. You'll be okay."

"Shaun..." Your teeth are gritted, eyes pricking with tears. Your voice is a little hiccupping sob. "It hurts."

"I know." He tries to keep his voice level as he rests you in the backseat with your leg propped up. He kisses your forehead before getting into the driver's seat and heading straight for the hospital. "Just hang in there, we'll get you sorted out. It'll be fine, I promise, it'll be fine."

The waiting room is busy. Apparently a broken leg isn't high on the ER priority list. Which... when you see some of the other people around you, it's hard to argue with. But it means that you're stuck in the waiting room, leg propped up in Shaun's lap, wincing every time it moves.

"Sorry." Shaun's voice is quiet as he rubs your good leg soothingly.

"It's not your fault," you're still speaking through gritted teeth, but you're sort of adjusting to the pain. "I'm the idiot who climbed the—fuck this hurts." Well, mostly adjusting.

"I know," Shaun ignores the outburst, but continues his soothing pets. "But I should've stopped you."

You give a little sharp laugh, it's all you can muster. "Like you could've stopped me. Oh, that's me!"

There's a nurse waving the two of you into the examination room, and Shaun lifts you into his arms to carry you in. Your words bring a soft smile to his face.

"Yeah," his voice is quiet, affectionate. "No one can stop you."

Nick:

He's been rehearsing his story since he found you. He's your fiancé. You live together. That's why he had the key to your place. He wasn't sure how you'd fallen and hit your head—all the best lies have some truth in them—but he'd heard the sound from your shared bedroom and come running. He's your fiancé. You live together. He's your fiancé.

The ring he'd swapped onto his ring finger really sold it. None of the doctors or nurses questioned his story. They let him sit nearby as they scanned your head, looking for injuries. They let him wait in your room while they waited for you to wake up. And then they delivered him the best news imaginable.

Amnesia. They weren't sure how much you'd forget, how long it would last. But they were fairly certain your memory suffered from the fall.

So when you awoke with a strange man holding your hand, a ring on his finger, and no memories of the last... well, it feels like years are gone from your brain. When he smiled softly at you and said your name in the most loving voice. When he told you he was your fiancé and the doctors called him the same. Well, why would you question them?

"Shouldn't you go home?" It's late, you think. The voice overhead had said visiting hours were ending. And you're pretty sure there's a home for him to go to.

"And leave you here alone?" Nick presses a soft kiss to the back of your hand. "Never."

He's so... sweet. So romantic. He looks at you like you're the best thing that's ever happened to him. It makes you feel giddy.

"So, can you tell me more about us?" The more you've talked, the less shy you've been about asking him to help fill in your memories. "Like how we met?"

"Well," Nick's voice takes on that soothing story-telling tone. "It all started a few years ago..."

He weaves you tales of your relationship. Invents first dates and anniversaries, moving in and a proposal. He fills your head with all the pretty things he wishes were true. And now... now they can be. All thanks to your little tumble.

And hey, he'd practically saved your life! How could anyone say that what he did was wrong?

Joseph:

He should've been there. He should've been with you. Maybe things would've gone differently. Maybe he would've been able to protect you. Maybe he could've taken the knife for you. Maybe...

His stomach turns at memory seared into his brain. Your body laying in the parking lot outside the studio. The contents of your bag scattered around you, save for your wallet. And the... he can't think about it. He can't not think about it. The gash in your side, gushing blood as he ran towards you.

He'd gotten you to the hospital in time. If he hadn't, he wouldn't be sitting in the waiting room, leg bouncing and mind racing, as he waits for you to be well enough for him to visit.

It was his fault. If he hadn't stayed in the studio so late, if he hadn't taken his time getting out of costume, if he'd just been in the parking lot at the right time...

He's been in knife fights before, he has the scars to show for it. He could've taken on the mugger. He could've protected you. Why hadn't he been there to protect you? Why had he let you get hurt?

His spiral is only broken when the doctor tells him that you're alright enough to visit. He spends a moment pacing in front of the door, wondering if you'll blame him like he blames himself. But... he has to see you. Has to see that you're okay.

"Joseph." The relief in your voice is tangible, and it relaxes him almost immediately. "They told me what happened. Thank you."

It feels good and bad and weird. Being thanked for doing the bare minimum. Being thanked despite failing to protect you. Being thanked by you.

He can't speak. He can't do anything but sit numbly in the chair by your bed and cry. Somehow, despite you being the one who was stabbed, the one with stitches in your side, the one who surely needs the comfort... Somehow, it's you comforting him.

He's haunted by the memory of your injury. He's haunted by the thought of your blood on his hands. He's haunted by his own failure to protect you. And he'll do anything to make up for it.

Jean:

He noticed your absence immediately.

His attention is always on you. So when he showed up on set and you weren't there? He noticed. And he didn't just notice. He stormed around the studio, demanding to be told where you were.

An angry Jean is a scary Jean. No one wanted to tell him what had happened, just in case the fury burning in his eyes turned on them. But someone had to, eventually.

In hospital. An accident. It was all he needed to hear before he was back in his car, breaking the speed limit many times over to get to you as soon as possible.

If he weren't quite so well known, he might have been removed from the hospital entirely, for how frantically he burst in and demanded to see you. But as it was, he was recognised, and no one wanted to argue with such a big star.

So, here he is, in your room, waiting for you to wake up. He's pacing back and forth, unable to get out all the excess energy and stress he's holding. He can't even look at you, laying there like that. Just the sight of the hospital bed makes bile rise in his throat.

His name is barely a croak, falling from your dry, cracked lips when you see him. He's by your side in an instant, holding your hand and offering you the cup of water on the table next to you.

He's asking you too many questions, not letting you get a single answer out. He wants to know what happened, how it happened, who's to blame. But most of all, he wants to know that you're okay.

Your hand squeezes his, weak but there. "I'm alright. I promise."

The tension seeps from him. You're okay. You'll be okay. He can relax.

[masterqwertster]

Noticing Trauma Prompt List - #16 (and maybe #36 if you're into it) for Orym and the rest of Bell's Hells. In an encounter with Otohan, Orym is struck with one of her poisoned blades (since the poison blocks the divine magic that enables resurrection, presumably it prevents other forms of healing as well). The Hells manage to escape and stay by Orym's side as he recovers.

(We don't know whether Orym was wounded in the original attack on Zephra. I just find it interesting that two of the few people known to have survived encounters with Otohan and her Echoes - Orym and Oshad Breshio - have racial resistance to poison as a Stout Halfling and a Dwarf respectively).

16 "I know it hurts, but you’ll get through it.  I promise." 36 "No one’s asking you to get over this immediately.  Take your time and heal." Those two do work well together. Especially for an extended wound recovery like what you've requested. Prompt

It's taken a lot of work and effort to get to this battle. Hunting Thull across continents and planes between a combination of Scrying, Communes, and the tracker orb.

But they're here. They have her. They just have to be strong enough to finish the job.

Orym is unflinching, up close and personal. He can't even fathom being anywhere else. For Will, Dad, Fearne, Laudna, Lord Eshteross, the Lumas twins, himself, and everyone else that died on Otohan Thull's blades for the madness of Ludinus Da'leth.

Today the Legend of the Peaks falls.

When Thull's blade plunges through his stomach, lifting him up to her eye level, Orym can feel the poison coursing through him. His stout halfling constitution fights it, buying him enough time to sink Seedling through her eye socket and out the back of her head.

They both hit the ground. Otohan dead. Orym dying.

It's not the way he wanted to go, but it's not the worst circumstances he could have died under. He's killed the hand that slew his husband and father and temporarily his best friend and good friend and himself. That's not nothing. Really, the regrets are that he didn't get the one who gave the orders that resulted in so much death, and, more importantly, that his death will hurt the people he loves dearly. Much as Will's death had hurt him.

"Ooooh, that's a lot of blood. Just hang on, okay, best friend? You're gonna make it. She doesn't get to kill you. Not again."

Still, it's nice to have friends, family, there at the end. And soon, he'll see Will again.

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Orym wakes.

He shouldn't be waking up? At least, not in pain. It hadn't hurt afterwards, the last time he died. Maybe it was the poison?

When Orym peels his eyes open, it's to a bed in a room with an open window that lets in a nice breeze and sunlight. A familiar room and bed, actually. His ma's house, and his old bedroom that she redecorated for an adult when he was... convinced to live with her After.

It's strange that he's in his ma's house and not out by the cherry tree like before-

"'Bout time you woke up."

Orym startles. That is not the voice he was expecting to hear.

Basking in the sun-stripe from the window on a pile of cushions with their bare feet propped up in a pot of soil is Ashton.

"Ash-Ashton, w-what-?"

"You've been out of it for about a week. Guess that anti-god poison's a real fucking bitch even when you're not killed with it," they explain, digging their toes a little deeper into the soil.

"...We're in Zephrah," Orym quietly states, his question implied, after a few moments of processing Ashton's usual oversimplified yet complete explanation.

"Yeah, well, Fearne did the tree thing to get us out of there, so it's not like we had any say about where we were going," Ashton answers a bit grumpily with a shrug.

"Are you okay?" Orym asks, noticing their tension.

"...Depends on your definition of 'okay.' The family's alive, despite your attempts to be otherwise. That fucking bitch Thull is dead. Nobody here is going to try to kill us, except by daring Chet to try those wind sails or whatever the fuck they're called," Ashton ticks off on their fingers.

"But..."

"I'm an earth genasi with falling issues and this place is all air and sheer fucking cliffs," they huff.

Orym can't help but chuckle at Ashton's petulance. Which hurts with his gut wound, but it's worth it. You have to take joy where you can find it. And if the genasi feels he has the room to not be responsible for holding the others together, then yeah, things are okay.

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Orym hobbles out to the bench beneath a cherry tree that Laudna is sitting on.

It takes him a moment to clamber up, as the bench is sized for not-Small folk and his wound is still slowly healing. Once he's up, Orym gently leans the cane Chetney carved for him against the bench.

"You know, it's very nice here," Laudna says conversationally after a few minutes of watching leaves and petals drift by on the constant breezes. "Fresh air, beautiful foliage, stunning sunrises and sunsets."

"Yeah," Orym quietly agrees, hands twiddling through the process of druidcrafting poppies. "It's pretty great."

"And filled with ghosts for you, I'm sure," she presses on, a little more serious. "Much like Whitestone is for me."

His hands still.

"...Yeah," he chokes out eventually.

Laudna hums, her hand finding his hair and gently stroking it, leading him in to lean against her boney side.

"If you need out before you're fully healed, I'm sure Fearne could be talked into whisking you a continent or plane away. I think we've all already seen the sights of Zephrah these past two weeks and don't see any need to stay beyond your health."

And it's so tempting to ask Laudna to start sending messages to gather up Bells Hells and go. After all, there's still more work to be done, he tells himself. Tries to ignore that it's the past and grief he's running from, not duty he's running toward.

"Maybe," Orym says.

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He's trying out the first kata of the Zeph'aeratam in the backyard of his ma's house, Ashton napping in the dirt of an empty flowerbed and Chetney leaning back against their side whittling away at a project.

When Orym has to pause because of the stabbing pain in his gut for the fourth time, he starts quietly cursing.

"Ain't no need for that," Chetney says without looking up. And Orym flinches. He'd forgotten that the old gnome has incredibly keen hearing as a werewolf.

"I'm not gonna be of much use if I can't even get through the first kata," Orym points out his frustration.

"Yeah, and we're not looking to get into a big fight once we leave. So there's no need to rush things. Let time do her thing and heal those wounds, ya hear?" and Chetney points an accusing chisel at the halfling.

"There's still others out there that need to be handled. Imogen's mom. Ludinus-"

Chetney snorts. "We're not the only ones after that fucking elf. Let them sniff him out. And if they get the kill before we're back in the game, than that's just one less problem for us."

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Imogen comes in on Orym doing stretches Nel and Maeve specifically told him not to do, a tray of pastries in hand and a steaming pot of tea floating behind her.

"So you're really considerin' that jailbreak," she comments, nudging the door shut with her foot.

"I think we're all getting a little stir crazy," Orym replies, wincing as presses a little too far.

"Can't say I disagree with that," Imogen nods, setting down the tray and pouring tea into a mug also balanced on the tray.

"And today's menu is medicinal tea, and meat pies courtesy of Fresh Cut Grass," she narrates, selecting a meat pie for herself.

"Are they any good?" Orym asks, sipping at his tea.

"A bit bland, but Letters has been havin' trouble gettin' Ashton to taste test with as much as he's sleepin'," Imogen decides after a thoughtful chew.

Orym frowns around his own meat pie. He's certainly seen Ashton sleeping around often enough, but he hadn't realized it was that bad, given his own tiredness from his recovery.

"Is Ash-?"

"Grumpier than a wet cat? Yeah. The Air Rift energy here just makes 'em tired and irritable, which isn't exactly unexpected accordin' to the druids around here, seein' as earth and air are opposites," Imogen reassures him. "They also say he should bounce back pretty fast once we're outta here."

"That's good."

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"Ready to go?" Fearne asks, pure mischief in her eyes and Orym can hear her tail swishing the fabric of her skirts.

"Yeah, let's get out of here," he agrees with a smile. A month of slow recovery and he's more than ready to get out, get back to work.

They gather with the rest of Bells Hells in the kitchen. Their planned egress is out the backdoor to take the old oak tree to Issylra in hopes that Hevestro might provide them with better directions on how to get to Hishari. Searching through cursed(?) ruins should be safer than hunting down Ludinus while Oryrm is still regaining his strength.

Except when he leads the way into the backyard, lanterns light up, and Orym's family is gathered around the tree.

"You didn't think you were leaving without saying goodbye, did you?" his ma asks.

And tears gather in his eyes, that both parts of his family are here and supporting him.

[slytherinbangchan]

Inked Dreams (NCT Dream Tattoo Artist!Au) (M)

Chap 3 out of 6 -> Second arc: Tattoo apprentice Park Jisung x tattoo artist female reader.

>>Inked Dream's Chap 1 here

Summary: A NCT Dream Tattooist!Au where the Dreamies are college's heartthrobs and most likely will steal your heart whenever you less expect it.

Cute, "shy" but very hot, flirty Jisung. A deadly combo, I promise.

Inked Dreams Masterlist~ Blog's Masterlist~

[2nd Arc: Seven Days. ("A Week" 없어.)🐹 Chap 3.]

You wake up pretty late on Sunday, but that's not weird taking into account how long you were talking to Jisung on the phone last night. Your heart flutters a bit as you think about it. Can't believe someone as shy as him has entered your life with such a rush. But there's this thing you've noticed about him, he's confident even though he's shy. He can be a blushing mess but still will say what he wants to say, and that makes you feel some kind of way.

Your phone buzzes a bit after dinner and a smile draws on your face as you see Jisung's name on your screen. “No texts tonight?” You answer and he smiles on the other side of the call. “Nah, I wanted to hear noona's voice.” He says, making you blush, but you scoff. “Player~” You say and he just chuckles. “How was your day, noona?” He asks. “Hmm, a bit boring I guess? I slept all morning. What did you do?” You ask as you turn off the tv before heading to your room. “Nothing much... I went to visit Chenle and we played some games... Ah!..” He exclaims by the end of the sentence, then you hear some clattering. “What was that?” You ask, chuckling, and he sighs. “I... dropped some food.” He says and you chuckle again. “Oh, are you making dinner?” You ask. “Mhm, kinda... Actually Chenle gave me some leftovers.” He explains. Oh, Chenle gave him some food, that's cute. From what you learnt in your hours long call last night, they're really close. “Ohh... Should I call later so you can eat now?” You ask. “Mhm? It's fine though. I was the one who called, noona.” He chuckles softly. “I thought you were a bad multitasker.” You tease and he scoffs. “I literally just dropped my food while talking to you.” He points out and you laugh. “Right, see? I believe you.” You say and he scoffs softly as he smiles. “Well, I'm fine with dropping some food... As long as I can listen to noona for a bit longer.”

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“Ugh.” Renjun complains as he checks his schedule for today and you chuckle. “What?” You ask and he sighs. “My head hurts like hell. I think I got a bit sick last Friday.” He clears his throat. “That or I'm still hungover, who knows?” He says and you laugh. “What did you do??” You ask. “We had a party and I fell in the pool, so yeah... It really can be anything.” He explains. “We?? Jisung too?” You ask and he nods. “Yeah, I thought he wouldn't come but he ended up showing up.” He says just as Jisung is entering the shop and you scoff as you smile.

“You went to a party last Friday? Is that why you disappeared?” You ask Jisung right away. “You could have told me.” You laugh and he blushes a bit flustered by the sudden question. “Sorry noona, I wasn't going to go but Chenle hyung insisted so much.” He explains and you narrow your eyes. “Wait...You drank at that party, didn't you? That's why you didn't tell me.” You guess and he nods. “Ah, seriously. No wonder your tongue hurt so much the next day. You're lucky that's all that happened.” You say, then you sigh. “Let me see it.” You ask him and he pouts but you raise your eyebrows and he shows you his tongue. “Hm, it's red but doesn't seem too bad.” You say, softly pushing his mouth shut by his chin with your finger. “Are you mad at me cause I went to Chenle's party, noona?” He asks with puppy eyes, and you scoff as you smile. “Of course not, you dummy. Just be more careful with it, yeah? You could have gotten it infected.” You say as you take out some designs from a binder and Renjun chuckles. “Noona, I think he wants to know if you're jealous.” He says, making Jisung blush. “Ya, hyung...” He says and you blush too. “Aishh, Renjun-ah, don't mess with him like that.” You nag at him and he laughs. “Yees~” He says before leaving to his work station. Your eyes meet Jisung's, who is still blushing, but Seonhui arrives just when he's about to say something, so you both end up just chuckling softly. He shakes his head and moves his hand as if what he was going to say wasn't important and you nod as you smile and leave it there.

“Oof, Jisung, you really have poop hands, huh?” Seonhui asks him, making you chuckle softly as you work on a client's tattoo. You take a quick look at them, Jisung must have dropped something again. He's picking up some suff from the floor as Seonhui rolls her eyes at him. “Such huge hands and you don't know how to use them.” She keeps complaining and he huffs loudly. “Hey, stop it, we have clients here.” You say and they apologize. You chuckle as you shake your head and apologize to the girl you're tattooing too. They're actually cute. You don't want to nag at them but you have to. Also, you really don't want Jisung to feel bad for being clumsy like that.

You see your last client of the day finally leave the shop and sigh as Jisung sanitizes your tattoo equipment. “So tired.” You complain as you stretch a little and he simply smiles at you sweetely, but you can see he's exhausted too. He looks so soft. It makes your heart flutter.

Having him this close definitely feels different after all the time you spent on the phone this weekend.

You ruffle his hair as he keeps working, lingering a bit as you think about how bad you want to lie next to him and just listen to his voice as he talks about random stuff. Then, Chenle comes to mind as you think about that party Jisung went to, and you wonder if you'd have seen him in the shop sometime but forgot about his face. You're sure you've heard his name before though, more than sure actually, since he's part of the guys's group of friends too.

You sigh as you distractedly keep playing with Jisung's hair, and he rests his head on your waist, awakening some butterflies in your stomach as he softly grunts out of tiredness and his sleepy voice comes back to your thoughts again.

Your eyes wander a bit around the shop, still lost in your thoughts until you notice Seonhui staring at you, which makes you snap out of it and leave Jisung's hair alone as you lightly blush. Then you go find Renjun at his station. “Hey, so... You still up for those drinks?” You ask, leaning on his table. Your cheeks still red from what just happened. “Sure.” He says without looking at you and your eyes move to the guy sitting behind him. “Hi, noona.” He says and you blush even more. “Oh, Jaemin... I didn't realize you were here.” Okay, you do know this friend of Renjun for sure. “Mhm, I had something to talk about with Renjunnie.” He says as he sweetely combs Junnie's hair back with his fingers and Junn blushes lightly at his action, then clicks his tongue. “Jaemin-ah, I have to finish this.” He softly nags at him, not taking his eyes off what he's drawing but Jaemin just smiles. “Mhm, I see~ I'll leave you alone.” He chuckles. “Can I take the car then?” He asks in a sweet tone as he attentively looks at Renjun. “Yeah, I'll sleep at Jisung's.” Junnie says, finally looking at him and Jaemin pouts making Renjun chuckle softly. “Jaemin-ah, it's fine. Just update me about what happens, yeah?” He asks him and Jaemin nods, caressing Junnies cheek. He stares at him until Renjun starts blushing again, then Jaemin smiles and sighs as he stands up. “Okay, I'll text you later Junn-ah.” He says and Renjun smiles, still focussed on his drawing. “Mhm~”

“Unnie~” Seonhui calls you as soon as Jaemin leaves. “Are you guys drinking tonight? Is it okay if I go too?” She asks and you look at Renjun. “I mean... Jisung is coming too.” He says. “He is?” You ask as you chuckle and he smiles. “Yeah, as I said I'm sleeping at his house. I'm also pretty sure he'd be all sulky if we don't take him with us too.” He says, chuckling softly as he smirks, and you scoff as you smile then look at Seonhui. “Okay, yeah, why not?” You tell her and she jumps a little before hugging you. “Where's Jisung anyway?” Renjun asks. “I think he's taking out the trash.” You say after you take a look around and Seonhui confirms it. “I see, well, I guess I'll be wrapping up then and we can leave when he's back.”

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“Are we all drinking soju?” Renjun asks and everyone nods. “You can't drink, Jisung-ah.” Junn tells him as he chuckles and Jisung sighs. “I drank on Friday night though and it was much more dangerous then? Also I had to lick salt from other people's bodies?” He says and you gasp. “Omg, how are you alive?” You ask as you chuckle and he chuckles too. “I was too drunk for it to actually hurt.” He explains and you shake your head in disapproval but can't help laughing. “Pain is not what I was worried about...” You laugh. “Like, wow... You must be indestructible, there's no other explanation.” You say and Seonhui scoffs. “Or he's the luckiest guy in the world, his tongue should have fallen out by now if what he says is true.” She says and you agree. “Whatever, he's fine, I'm sad. Let's drink.” Renjun says, ending that conversation, and you all take your first shot of the night.

5 Soju shots later~ (For you)

“Okay, unnie, I've got a dare!” Seonhui exclaims after her 7th shot. “Yeah? Okay, go ahead.” You say and she giggles. “I dare unnie to peck oppa's lips~” She says, making you and Renjun scoff at the same time. Why do people always assume that there's something going on between you two? The amount of times someone would dare you two to kiss eachother while drinking is ridiculous. “Sure.” You say and Junnie shakes his head as you both come closer. “Here we go again.” He says, making you smile before quickly pecking your lips and taking another shot after. His phone buzzes a couple minutes after that, and his expression changes to a slightly worried one. “I should go.” He says, calmly throwing some cash at the table before standing up. Your heart beating a bit faster seeing his face after the text. “Renjun...” You call him. “Hyung...” Jisung too. “It's okay, I'll see you tomorrow.” He says but you all look pretty worried. “Agh, I promise. It's nothing.” He says, then he whispers something at you. “Okay.” You say, a bit less worried now, but a bit bummed you didn't get to talk about what you were supposed to talk about.

You take another shot as you all silently watch him go. “He's really okay guys. Don't worry.” You soothe them, pouring some more soju, and they finally let go after a bit.

Another 5 shots later~

“I'm gonna go outside for a minute.” Seonhui announces, checking her phone after her 12th shot and you simply nod, then watch Jisung move to sit closer to you. “Hey~” You sweetely say and he smiles. “Hey.” His body is touching yours now, making your heart beat faster with just that. “I'm guessing we won't be watching any movie tonight, right?” He asks and you chuckle. “Yeah, too much soju.” You say and he nods as he chuckles too. “Mhm, tomorrow then.” He says as his hand finds yours under the table, making your heart skip a beat as you blush lightly. “Unnie!!” Seonhui calls you, startling you and Jisung, and you both let go of your hands. “Y-Yes?” You reply, noticing someone new is standing next to her. “This is my girlfriend, Sarang.” She says and Jisung chuckles softly, happy to know that's the only reason she called you out. “Oh, hi, nice to meet you.” You say and Jisung nods. “Nice to meet you.” He says too and Sarang introduces herself again. “Okaay! Let's keep drinking!!” Seonhui happily says as she lightly pushes her girlfriend so she sits down.

3 Shots later~

“I don't think I know where my house is anymore.” You say as you drink a last shot and the others chuckle. “It's okay noona, I do know.” Jisung says and you scoff as you smile. “No, you don't.” You tell him, making everyone chuckle again. “No, I don't.” He admits. “It's okay guys, you can stay at my place.” Sarang says and Seonhui quickly agrees. “Yeah she lives like five minutes from here.” She adds as Sarang nods. “It's not like I'm not tipsy, but you were all already kinda drunk when I arrived so... Maybe we should just go now.” She says as she chuckles and you all agree.

Seonhui is practically asleep already when you reach Sarang's house, but no wonder, she drank more than any of you and you're kinda impressed by it, to be honest.

She's leaning on Jisung as Sarang opens the door. “Cute.” You say as you poke Seonhui's cheek and Jisung pouts making you chuckle softly. “You're cute too.” You say, softly pinching his cheek, and he gives you the cutest eye smile. “Come in~” Sarang says, leading the way.

Her house is big compared to others in the city. You have to stop a couple times to get Jisung who got distracted staring at random stuff on your way to the guest room, so you end up just holding his hand so he won't get lost. “You guys can sleep here, there's only one bed though.” She says. “And there was only one bed~” Seonhui teases, coming back from her stupor just to point that out, making you all chuckle. Then she announces she's going to bed herself before walking away. “Okay, well. There's blankets in the closet in case one of you wants to sleep in the living room instead.” Sarang explains and you and Jisung nod. “Good night then guys~ Let me know if you need anything, yeah?” She asks and you both thank her before she leaves the room.

There's a bit of a silence while you both stare at the bed before you realize you're still holding hands. “Oh... Sorry... You kept getting away...” You explain, letting his hand go and he chuckles, holding your hand back, lacing his fingers with yours. “I still could, noona.” He says and you scoff as you smile. “Right.” You say. Then you stare at him for a second before you pull from his arm softly so he leans over a bit. “You have something in your hair” You say, taking it off carefully as he watches you, and your eyes drift to his lips for a moment. He notices and smiles softly before coming closer, but you smirk and stop him with just a finger on his lips. “No kissing, remember?” You say before letting his hand go and turning around to get into bed. He tilts his head, confusedly watching you walk away as he bites on his labret. “Come here, dummy.” You call him, patting the bed so he'd join you and he sighs before walking over and getting into bed.

“Hey, you can sleep in the living room if you want.” You chuckle and he scoffs as he smiles. “You know I don't want to do that, noona.” He says, lying on his side right next to you. “You look bummed though.” You chuckle softly and he rolls his eyes as he bites a smile back. “Yeah, I'm kinda regretting getting my tongue pierced.” He says, making you laugh again. “Mhm, I'm kinda hating on you for it too.” You say and he scoffs again. “You could have stopped me.” He smiles and you bite your lips not to smile too. “I asked if you were sure~” You say and he silently gasps, making you giggle. “So that's what you meant when you asked...” He chuckles. “Yeah. I thought you may had someone you'd like to kiss.” You say and he smiles softly, looking down for your hand to hold. “I do.” He says, distractedly playing with your fingers before shyly looking at you.

You pull from him and he scooches closer. He softly brushes his nose against yours and you smile as he looks at your lips and then your eyes. “We can't.” You whisper and he nods. “I know.” He says in the same tone before ghosting his lips over yours. You can feel your heart racing everytime his lips slightly touch yours. God, you really want to kiss him. “Jisung...” You whine in yearning as his nose and lips caress your skin from the back of your ear to your neck, and his huge hands find a way to get under your shirt, resting on your waist for now. “Mhm?” He distractedly says before leaving a sweet bite on your shoulder to later kiss it. Your heart flutters as you softly tug from his hair while he pepper kisses your collarbone up to your neck.

What did you want to ask him? You don't even remember... He's unbuttoning your shirt now as you blush under his eyes, just enough to reveal your cleavage. “So pretty. Did you wear this for me, noona?” He teasingly asks as he lightly tugs from your lace bra, and you blush profusely as you purse your lips.

Cause he is right. You didn't actually think he'd get to see it tonight but... He is, indeed, absolutely right.

He chuckles softly at your silence and your rose cheeks, then leans over to peck your nose. “I love it.” He says and you look away, still blushing. “Mhm...” You say and he giggles as his hand distractedly finds his way back to your waist. “Are you shy, noona?” He asks and you scoff as you smile. “Ughh, stoop! Where is all this confidence of yours coming from?” You finally ask as you chuckle, jokingly pushing him away, and he smirks but blushes. “I don't know... Guess I'm just trying to distract myself from how bad I want to kiss you.” He confesses, a bit more nervous now that you've mentioned how shameless he was being, but making you blush lightly too with his answer anyway.

See? He can be shy (or not), but he'll say what he wants to say in any case.

You nod and comb his hair with your fingers before he tries to hide going back to nibble on your neck. But you cup his face with one of your hands so he looks at you instead. He rubs his cheek on your hand like a little cat before kissing it, and you smile at his cuteness. “What?” He asks, blushing lightly, and you chuckle softly. “Nothing, I... Really want to kiss you too.” You say and he gets immediately flustered. “Oof, don't say that.” He chuckles. “Why?” You ask and he sighs, unable to erase that smirk from his face. “Cause, I'll just give up and kiss you.” He says. “Noo, you can't do that. Your tongue will get infected and die.” You giggle and he scoffs as he smiles. “I don't care. Noona wants to kiss me. It's a big deal.” He says, making you smile. “Oh, is it? You like me that much? I hadn't noticed.” You teasingly say, and he rolls his eyes at you as he smiles. “I wasn't trying to hide it anyway.” He says, leaning over you, his lips so close to yours. “Yeah, like... At all.” You say, brushing your nose against his before you giggle and he rolls his eyes again. “Stop teasing me, noona... I get it, I was super obvious.” He says, unable to hide a smile, but you just chuckle at how adorable he is and he pouts a bit embarrassed. “Okay, I understand.” You say as you sweetely caress his cheek, but he keeps pouting. “It's okay... I like you a lot too.” You say before pecking his forehead as he blushes. "And I don't think I was so good at hiding it either." You say and he finally giggles. "You were good enough." He says before brushing his nose against yours and you chuckle softly. "Yeah?" You ask. "Mhm!" he exclaims, ghosting his lips over yours and you can't help but chasing them for a second before you stop yourself.

His eyes drift from your eyes to your lips and then back to your eyes again as your heart beats faster. There's too many thoughts going through your head right now. “Noona...” He suddenly calls you, taking you back to Earth as his lips come even closer. Awakening once again the butterflies in your stomach. “Just... A goodnight kiss.” He says, just centimeters away from your lips, and you can feel the heat growing inside you. “Please.” He begs, making your heart race. Why does he have to ask like that? He sounds so desperate, it makes you feel stuff.

His hand grasping on your waist once again, eagerly pulling you closer. You bite your lower lip as you try to keep inside the rush of sensations and emotions you're feeling right now. “Noona...” He calls again as his hand climbs a little higher. “Ah~ Okay..” You say, giving up almost in a moan, and he doesn't wait another minute to meet your lips. Breathing you in while he's at it.

Your heart skips a beat as he opens his mouth to deepen the kiss, and you use the entirety of your will to pull away from that kiss. “J-Jisung...” You call him, kinda breathless, but he simply looks at you a bit confused, catching up his breath too. Guess your hearts were really racing just now and you still have to catch up. “Ah... Sorry.” He apologizes and you tilt your head. “I really forgot about why we can't kiss for a moment.” He chuckles softly, pulling a smile out of you too. “Are you serious?” You ask and he nods. “I don't believe you one bit.” You laugh and he does too. “Okay, maybe I didn't forget. But you were the one to chase my lips anyway.” He admits and you bite your lip not to smile as you roll your eyes at him. “You really want your tongue to get infected, huh?” You ask and he chuckles as he shakes his head. “You're just a bit like a drug noona. I want your kisses even if they're bad for me right now.” He explains and you scoff. “What am I supposed to say to that?” You ask and he laughs again. “That you'll kiss me anyway so I don't suffer from withdrawal.” He says. “I won't!” You chuckle and he pouts for a second before talking normally again. “Ya, ya~ Wait. Hear me out, noona.” He says and you raise your eyebrows at him, waiting for what he has to say. “There's going to be a lot of pouting happening if I don't get goodnight kisses from now on.” He says and you can't help but chuckle. “Is that so?” You ask and he nods. “So you can't take those away from me.” He adds. You think about it for a second then sigh and caress his cheek. “Okay. I'll kiss you good night before saying good bye every night.” “And hello.” He demands and you chuckle. “Jisung, of course you can kiss me hello too." You giggle."As long as they're pecks it's fine, okay? You just can't use your tongue, dummy.” You explain and he chuckles. “I know, I'm sorry for earlier. I'll be good from now on noona, I promise.” He says and you sigh. “Okay, I believe you.” You say and he smiles. “Maybe you should kiss me just to prove to me that you can be good, though.” You tell him and he scoffs as he smiles but he comes closer. “Mhm, I'll take my goodnight kiss now, then.” He says as he leans over and you nod before meeting his lips. “I want mine too.” You say, kissing him again and he smiles on the kiss. “Guess you're kind of a drug to me too.” You whisper, making him chuckle softly. “Mhm~” He says, and you can just tell how happy he is right now. So cute. “Night Jisungie.” You say, pecking his lips once again, and he sweetely brushes his nose against yours before kissing you a last time. “Night noona. Sleep well.” Chap 2🐹......Chap4🐹

[paradoxcase]

Chapter 6 of Nona the Ninth

Ok, this gives a clearer picture of the political situation here now

I'm not sure if this means that some parts of the newspaper are in the Nine Houses language and some parts are in a local language, or if there is some kind of pidgin being used here. If the Nine Houses language is really being used as a trade tongue in the wake of the planet very recently being under control of the Nine Houses, I would expect the whole newspaper to be in the Nine Houses language, or else for it all to be in a local language if there was strong opposition to the Nine Houses language and a local language existed that most people there understood

I'm not sure why this is shocking to Nona, since she literally heard Pyrrha suggesting this to Palamedes earlier

I'm not sure what secrets Camilla thinks Nona might be hiding, although my best guess is that she might be worried about her being converted to BOE's side at the school like Corona was, but I'm not sure Nona knows enough about BOE to be able to tell that they're strongly opposed to Camilla, Palamedes and Pyrrha, and therefore that BOE-related talk would be something she should keep secret - she didn't know why Corona wasn't a friend anymore, and she didn't identify that Hot Sauce was thinking about joining BOE. But I guess she does know that the kids at the school don't like necromancers, and that Palamedes is a necromancer, so maybe that's what she's thinking about?

Ok, so I guess Pyrrha and Nona appeared out of the River in the vicinity of We Suffer's unit sometime after the events of As Yet Unsent, and Palamedes who was still just a skeletal arm at this point uses necromancy to heal Nona. Or maybe it wasn't necromancy but just regular medicine, because that's also something Palamedes knows a lot about and if he could have used necromancy, presumably Judith could also and Nona knows Judith so she was probably there. Then I guess they do We Suffer some kind of favor and help her out of a tough spot. We Suffer recognizes Pyrrha, I guess because she had met G1deon at some point while he was trying to kill Wake and I guess either wasn't up to date about their affair, or else has the same issues with G1deon/Pyrrha that Wake did when she tried to kill them back on the Mithraeum, which I guess just might have been a simple "you killed me, so now I'm killing you" thing

Wait, I just had a thought about that. Pyrrha was almost killed by Wake-possessing-Cytherea, but then afterwards she thought that Harrow was Wake when Harrow rescued her. I wonder if she thought that it was also Harrow who had tried to kill her? Only she had been visiting Cytherea's body because she knew Wake was possessing it, and she had her eyes closed talking to Harrow, so maybe she thought that Harrow was actually Cytherea's body because she could sense Wake haunting Harrow?

Anyway, so I guess the "break clause" mentioned in As Yet Unsent was an agreement that the Sixth House made with BOE to allow them to leave the Nine Houses if there was reason to do that, but I'm guessing that BOE put a price on this and now wanted Nona in exchange for doing this? And now the Sixth House is relocated somewhere else that they traveled to by stele, and Camilla and Pyrrha and Nona are being managed by BOE until they figure out how to recall Harrow and actually have the Lyctor that BOE wants, or until they figure out how to escape. And I guess whatever guarantees of safety BOE made them turned out not to be true when the resurrection beast showed up. And I guess the Sixth House is now lost/inaccessible to Camilla and Palamedes because of this

I'm not sure if she means that they would be mad that they were encouraged to make this decision based on information from BOE that turned out to be untrue, or if they would just object to Nona/Harrow for some reason

[themultifandomgal]

Alfie Solomons-Family Tea

Today I have invited my brothers, sister, aunt and cousin for tea at mine and Alfie's home

"Alf can you pass me some plates?" I ask my husband as I'm putting down the cutlery

"You could have asked a maid YN to do this"

"I know, but tonight is going to be special" I smile up at Alfie

"Oh it will be special alright" Alfie mumbles. I roll my eyes at him

"Alfie. Please play nice. Don't hit Arthur or Tommy. If they are idiots let me hit them, but you keep your hands to yourself" I playfully poke

"Don't I always play nice?"

"No Alf you really don't. Need I remind you about this morning?" I cross my arms

"Oh come on love. He'll wake up. Granted he won't have any teeth left, but he'll be a wiser man for it"

"Hmm" i hum in response.

Tea is almost ready when the door to mine and Alfie's house opens

"Alright let's get this over with" I hear Arthur grunt

"Something we can agree on" Alfie mumbles

"Alf help me bring the food into the dinning room please" I kiss Alfie's cheek. I leave our kitchen and go to greet my family

"Evenin YN" John says hugging me

"We're having tea in the dining room" I show my brothers, aunt and cousin to the dining room. I help Alfie bring out all the food and we all sit down

"I have to admit I do miss your cooking" Finn says after taking a bite of the food

"Aye what's wrong with my cooking?" aunt Poll says offended

"Nothin but YN's is so good" Finn replies making me giggle

"So why are we here?" Tommy asks taking a sip of his whiskey

"I can't have my family over for a lovely meal, that I have been slaving over all day, and it mean nothin?"

"No 'cause you wouldn't have Arthur and Alfie in the same room for no reason" Ada now speaks. I look at Alfie and sigh

"Ok well.. there is something I want to talk to you all about"

"Oh no" Michael says with a worried expression

"So?" John gestures with his hand for me to continue

"Errm, ok so me and Alfie are gonna be parents" I say nervously. I hear Arthur put his whiskey glass down a little to hard, I'm surprised the glass didn't break

"So you and Alfie are getting a dog, that's lovely YN" Tommy claps his hands smiling at me, but I know it's not a genuine smile as he doesn't want to hear that I'm pregnant 

"Well yeah I guess, but we're also having a baby Tom" Tommy chuckles. I look at. Alfie confused, but he just shrugs at me

"I'm sorry, but I thought you just said your and Alfie are having a baby, 'cause if that's true then you and him have had...."

"Yes Tommy we all know how you have a baby" Ada rolls her eyes "congratulations to you both" I smile at Ada grateful that my younger sister is happy for me

"Thank you"

"Poll?" I look at my aunt with a worried expression

"I'm happy for you. Have you had any sickness?"

"Yeah unfortunately"

"Ginger biscuits. You hear that Alfie. Tomorrow you go out and buy YN ginger biscuits"

"Yes mam"

"So you're actually pregnant?" John says

"I am and we're really happy"

"Well then, I guess we can't be to mad. You are married after all what did we expect. Right boys?" Arthur and Tommy grunt. I mouth 'thank you' to John

"Let's make a toast, to the newest Shelby child" Michael raises his glass

"Shelby? his or her name will be Solomons"

"Yes but, they will always be a Shelby by heart. Good luck with that Alfie. I almost feel bad for you dealing with two Shelbys" Tommy smirks

"What are you on about?"

"Have you not met Johns kids?" Arthur now laughs

"They're joking Alf" I kiss Alfies cheek then look at my brothers with a smile knowing Alfie really is going to have his work cut for him.

[an-ecu-harrypotter-au]

TPS Part 6: The Man In The Painting

"Toby wake up. We’re here."

Ah snap awake. Trevor jumps off mah lap an back inta mah hand. Ah look out the window an see the entrance ta Hogwarts. Mah eyes look out tha window wit excitement, but mah mind still feels half asleep. Ah hear tha kids all round us gettin' their bags an Ah realize Ah haven't moved. Ah put Trevor back in his tank an get everythang ready.

"Do you have everything? I don't want you to leave anything behind."

Ah nod an watch Jacklin pick up a weird lookin cage.

"I forgot to mention this, but this is my cat, Tiger."

Ah'm still gettin' Trevor's tank an bags set up.

"Ya have a cat? Mah grandpa had a cat when Ah was young. He named it Mittens. Mittens' dead now."

Ah realize Ah probably shouldn't have brought tha up, but the words're already outta mah mouth.

"Is Tiger yer family's cat, or your cat?"

"Father bought him last year after our last cat died of old age. The Gryffindor Manor has a library full of journals and diaries from every wizard family who ever went to the school. Mice nibble on the paper so my father uses a cat."

Ah stop a sec while Ah'm packin up everythang.

"How'd yer dad get a fancy job like that?"

"Oh. I wasn't aware that you didn't know. My father, Henry Gryffindor, is the descendent of Godric Gryffindor. Godric was one of the school's founders over 1000 years ago. Our family is one of the only wizard families who had every family member go to Hogwarts. There isn't a single non-magic user in our family tree which makes me pure blooded. Pure blooded families are so rare that they end up having a lot of power."

Ah jus blink at 'er. This girl's jus too fancy ta be nice ta me.

"That'd make ya a princess a some kind then."

She laughs a lil bit as we walk. Nicest laugh Ah've ever heard. Ah look down at Trevor in his tank like he's readin' mah mind. He's lookin' at me wit his big, round eyes an that makes mah heart want ta melt.

"So if yer Godric's whatever many great-granddaughter does that mean ya gotta be in Gryffindor too?"

"Every descendent of Godric was sorted into that House. It isn't necessarily a rule that all members of the same family have to be in the same House though."

"Do ya think yer dad's gonna get mad if ya don't get inta that House?"

Ah see her stop an look a lil nervous.

"Well. Father wouldn't necessarily be angry. Even though there is a lot of expectations to be the next heir of Gryffindor, he never told me that I must be sorted in that House. Since my mother never went to Hogwarts, she doesn't have any expectations either. They both just want me to be true to myself. But I will admit, I'm still nervous."

Ah nod as we keep walkin.

"Well either way Ah still wanna be in tha same one as you an a boy Ah met in the robe store named Pacer Burton. We can go ta all the classes tagether."

Ah grab 'er hand an lead 'er off tha train, makin' sure Trevor stays in tha tank.

"Then I guess that means we need to be sorted in Gryffindor together."

Ah blush as Ah realize tha way Ah'm holdin' 'er hand makes it look like we're more than friends. Ah start ta get real worried. Ah'm startin' ta get real nervous.

"Fers years this way!"

Ah get a lil spooked by the loud noise an let go a Jacklin's hand. We follow the other kids ta the lake. We find an' board the row boat an Ah hear a real big guy at the oars talkin' in a Scottish accent.

"This way, ya wee gawks."

We sit in the boat an Ah see the castle on the other side a the lake.

"That’s the groundskeeper, Hagrid. He’s a half giant."

"A half giant? Ya mean he's like half human an half monster?"

She starts ta giggle an Ah start ta get confused again. Was Ah bein' real stupid an a dummy jus' sayin' that?

"Hagrid’s not a monster. Stories about giants eating kids are just a myth. They have their own villages away from humans."

Ah see what she means now: Hagrid ain't some big ugly monster. Ah look up an can see a kind face beneath that beard. We pull up ta shore an start gettin out the boat.

"That's the main entrance to Hogwarts Castle. Just think, in a few minutes we’ll officially be Hogwarts students."

Mah heart starts ta beat faster now as the weight of what's happenin now gets ta me.

"How they plan on sortin us? Do we gotta take a test or somethin?"

"No not at all. The Sorting Hat has been sorting students for over 1000 years. It was Godric's idea to put a spell on his hat so that it can read students thoughts."

Ah blink. Ya gotta be kiddin' me. Ah'm worried it's gonna read mah thoughts an' put me in tha dummy House.

"Everyone please hand your luggage to the porters and follow me. You will line up by last name once we get inside. While you are at Hogwarts, your triumphs will earn your House points, while any rule-breaking will lose House points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the House Cup, a great honor."

Ah hear an old lady talk an a group a people linin up. Ah give 'em mah bags, backpack an carefully pass 'em Trevor's tank. Ah see Jacklin walkin ahead a me an Ah know G comes before K. She's gotta be ahead a me in line. Ah ain't Pacer at all but Ah know he's gotta be even more ahead a Jacklin. A real old guy wit a pretty red robe stands up.

"Welcome to Hogwarts, first years! I must tell you all that the forest surrounding the castle is forbidden due to the extreme amount of dangerous creatures within it. I would like to introduce your new Defence Against The Dark Arts professor, Professor Quirinus Quirrell. Professor Arif Sikander will officially succeed him as our Muggle Studies expert."

Ah see a man wit a purple turban stand up wavin before sittin back down.

"Also on behalf of the entire staff including our caretaker, Mr. Flich, I would like to inform you that the corridor in the Charms section of the 3rd floor is also forbidden. Unless you wish to die a most terrible death, I suggest you heed my warning."

Before Ah can even get scared Ah see all the other kids an teachers stand up. They all start singin.

"Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts, Teach us something please, Whether we be old and bald, Or young with scabby knees,

Our heads could do with filling, With some interesting stuff, For now they're bare and full of air, Dead flies and bits of fluff,

So teach us things worth knowing, Bring back what we've forgot, Just do your best, we'll do the rest, And learn until our brains all rot."

Ah have no idea why this' happenin. Ah hope Ah ain't gotta sing this one day. Too embarrassin.

"When I call your name please sit down on the stool. I will put the Sorting Hat on your head. When you have been sorted, please take a seat in your respective section."

Ah wait patiently wit all the other kids as the old lady talks agin. She takes out the Sortin Hat an then the hat starts singin. Ah dunno why though.

"Oh you may not think I'm pretty, But don't judge on what you see, I'll eat myself if you can find A smarter hat than me.

You can keep your bowlers black, Your top hats sleek and tall, For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat And I can cap them all.

There's nothing hidden in your head The Sorting Hat can't see, So try me on and I will tell you Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart;

You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true And unafraid of toil;

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind;

Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folks use any means To achieve their ends.

So put me on! Don't be afraid! And don't get in a flap! You're in safe hands (though I have none) For I'm a Thinking Cap!"

Ah like how the hat tol me what every House's like. Ah know if Jacklin were ta explain all this ta me it'd take jus bout all day. It ain't like listenin ta 'er'd be too bad cause that'd mean she's nice fer wantin ta explain all this ta me. Shame Ah jus wouldn't be able ta tell 'er Ah stopped understandin 'er after 5 minutes.

"Jacklin Gryffindor."

Ah missed a lot while Ah was thinkin an watch her as she walks up to tha Sortin' Hat. A look round an Ah see Pacer's in Hufflepuff. Ah wonder if Jacklin's gonna be in that House too. Some a the boys're lookin' at her hair, the girls lookin' at her eyes an some a the older boys're lookin' at her chest. Ah dunno who ta feel bad fer cause they ain't got a clue bout 'er Veela magic or Jacklin cause she ain't asked fer all this.

"Ah yes. Another member of the Gryffindor family. I see you have a high level of intellect never before seen. Very tempting the notion of putting you in Ravenclaw."

Ah start ta worry that we won't be in the same House cause Ah know Ah ain't gonna be smart nough.

"What's this? You seek something more than just wisdom? I see. Better be.. Gryffindor!"

All a Gryfdor jus starts screamin cause a how happy they are. Ah gotta cover mah ears cause it hurts too much. Ah look at Jacklin an she kinda looks happy like the kinda happy ya get when ya pass a test ya thought ya failed. She sees me lookin at 'er then she turns an walks over to tha table. She looks back at me, kinda embarrassed when she sits down.

"Toby Kwimper."

Ah'm nervous as Ah move over ta the Sortin' Hat an' wait for it ta read mah mind.

"Toby Kwimper. How interesting. Such a perfect blank slate."

Ah start ta get excited cause if tha Sortin' Hat says Ah'm a blank slate then Ah won't be goin' ta tha dummy House.

"Shh. Let your mind go, little wizard."

Ah hear the hat whisperin' an mah head gets a little woozy. Mah eyes close even though Ah ain't tol 'em too. Ah kinda feel good though like when Jacklin's wit me.

"Slytherin's definitely out. No big ambitions. Ravenclaw would be a good challenge but not good enough. Hufflepuff? Yes I feel a strong sense of loyalty.

It sounds like tha Sortin' Hat's whisperin' ta itself or like there's a million voices talkin' at tha same time. Ah feel real torn cause Ah like Pacer but Ah also like Jacklin an they ain't in the same House. Ah know Jacklin's magic's dangerous but Ah still wanna be 'er friend.

"Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff. Such a hard decision."

Ah dunno wha's been said but Ah feel a little tap on mah shoulder makin me almost jump outta mah skin.

"We’re in Gryffindor together, Toby!"

"Huh?"

Mah head's still spinnin a lil bit but Ah'm real excited! Ah'm a lil sad too that Ah won't get ta be wit Pacer too. But Ah guess the Sortin' Hat read mah mind an put me where Ah wanted ta be. Ah see Jacklin lookin' real relieved an Ah know Ah can relax a little bit.

"You must've been in a trance like state so the Sorting Hat can read your memories. You should sit down since you look about as pale as me."

Ah shakily walk over wit her ta the table an' sit down next ta her. Ah wipe the cold sweat off the back a mah neck. Ah can't believe Ah'm really here.

Time Skip

"I would like to welcome all of the 1st years and returning students. With the conclusion of the Sorting Hat ceremony, and before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak! Thank you."

Ah'm still a lil outta it an hearin the ol' man talk jus makes it a lil worse as Ah had no idea wha he said. Everythang jus appears outta nowhere an mah eyes light up. This' a lotta food.

"What would you like to try first, Toby?"

"Ah dunno... Ah ain't ever seen food like this before. What should Ah try, Jacklin?"

Ah see 'er lookin over the table. She points at this weird lookin thang Ah ain't ever seen before.

"This is Yorkshire pudding. It's a baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water. You can eat it as a starter because it's small."

Ah look at the Yorkshire pudding an' try ta get mah mind round what it should taste like. Then Ah reach inta the pile a food an' start ta put a little bit a everythang on mah plate. Ah chew a couple a times an swallow. Ah look over at Jacklin an' she looks like she can tell how Ah feel.

"What are puddings like in the States, Toby? Here we have sweet and meat puddings."

"Only meat puddin Ah know bout's sausage. We got banana puddin, chocolate puddin, a whole buncha sweet puddins."

"I guess we're not that different then. There's sausages and mash on the table. We also eat a lot of roasted foods and lamb chops."

Mah stomach starts growlin.

"Sounds good ta me, Jacklin. Ah'm real hungry now. Ah'mma try the gravy now."

Ah take the tip a the spoon now, an' Ah hold it over tha plate. Ah sloooowly start ta pour the gravy on it.

"Now this is an onion gravy that goes with the Yorkshire pudding. It's very common when you eat it as a starter."

"An' tha meat puddins tha's on the table. They go wit onions, too?"

"We use brown gravy for foods that have meat and potatoes. The cream gravy can also go with potatoes but we usually use that with chicken."

Ah try the cream gravy. It tastes really good. Ah get a nice big helpin a mashed potatoes on tha plate an' Ah pour gravy on 'em. Then Ah eat the whole thang while Jacklin watches. She tells me that tha puddin, mashed potatoes, gravy, the whole meal's called a roast.

"The Kitchen Elves work in the kitchen. They put the food on tables there and use magic to make them appear on our tables."

Ah jus shake mah head.

"Tha's strange."

"It's a normal thing. They make food appear when something runs out so that none of us go hungry."

Ah start ta get worried it's gonna happen anyway. Mah momma wouldn't a never let me get way wit takin' tha last a anythang.

"See Toby. Just like that, another roast chicken appeared a little bit to your left."

Ah see the chicken an Ah'm startin' ta feel better now.

Time Skip

Desserts start ta appear on the table.

"Have you ever thought about making a food list, Toby?"

Ah look at 'er all confused. She's real good at askin me questions bout thangs Ah don't got a clue bout.

"A food list?"

"Yes. There are so many types of food served here, that it isn't possible to try all of them in one day."

"Oh. Well what do Ah gotta put on a food list? Mah favorites?"

"You can write down everything you tried and how it tasted."

Ah start ta fill mah plate wit cake. Ah eat up tha cake while Jacklin writes somethin' on a piece a paper.

"This is my food list, Toby. We can compare our lists and see what we still need to try."

Ah look over at what Jacklin's holdin' up. Ah wonder if Jacklin's got room fer another dessert.

"Have you ever had a St. Honore cake, Toby?"

"Nope. Sounds like somethin' tha elves'd make. This St. Honor's cake's on yer list?"

"Oh yes. My father brought one back from his trip to Paris a few years ago. It has a lot of chocolate and cream as it's basically a cream puff cake."

Ah feel real full but Ah jus gotta try it.

"Do ya think they've got one here fer me ta try?"

"Of course, Toby. This is big enough for us to split it up."

Ah pick up a slice an' Ah start ta eat it. So good.

"Have you ever been to Paris, Toby?"

Ah manage ta answer even though Ah got a lotta cake in mah mouth.

"Ah've ain't ever been anywhere, actually. Ah've never left Florida till June so's Ah could live wit mah Irish cousins. Pop done tol me it's the only way Ah'd be able ta go ta school here."

"Fascinating. I'm amazed you weren't asked to attend Ilvermony in Massachusetts. They're supposed to serve all students from North America."

Ah jus shrug cause it ain't like Ah know wha she's talkin bout anyway. The cake's the only thang on mah mind.

"Jacklin, this cake's tha best thing Ah've ever tasted. Ah like it so much Ah don't even wanna swallow it."

"You need to have some ice cream so you don't choke, Toby."

"Okay. Ah'll have some ice cream."

Ah use a spoon ta scoop up a big bite a ice cream. Jacklin starts wipin 'er face wit a napkin.

"I believe that's enough for me. How do you feel, Toby?"

"Ah'm not too good, actually. Mah stomach kinda hurts. Do ya think Ah can go walk it off?"

Ah move ta leave the table.

"We have to wait for our prefect to take us to the Gryffindor Tower. Since they act a role model for us, they want us to follow the rules so we won't get into trouble."

"Oh. So… Ah gotta sit at the table till tha prefect shows up."

"Yes. We all have to go to our common room together."

Ah jus hope Ah can last that long.

Time Skip

We get to the top a the stairs an mah stomach starts ta feel better. Our prefect stops.

"First years this is the way to get to the Gryffindor common room. The password to enter will change every month so pay very close attention."

Ah listen hard ta the password so Ah'm not left outta the Gryffindor common room.

"Bezoar."

Ah hear this word an' try ta remember. Bezoar... Bezoar... Bezoar's somethin ya get from a goat's stomach an's an antidote fer most poisons. Ah dunno how know it but Ah do. The door ta the common room opens an we all walk inside. All a our luggage's there.

"Amazing."

Ah follow Jacklin an' the others inside the common room. We leave the luggage in tha corner of tha room. Ah look 'round an' it's the nicest room Ah've ever seen.

"Hey, Jacklin... Ya like the room?"

"It's just like my father described it."

Ah nod an start ta remember bout 'er talkin bout 'er dad.

"So tha other kids at Hogwarts are they jus' a hodgepodge a every which kind a bloodline?"

"Yes. Do you know if your parents are wizards?"

"Pop knows somethin bout it. He said he don't do magic though."

Jacklin's bout ta say somethin when our prefect comes ta us.

"First years take a look at this painting. We have been honored to see the very founder of our House, Godric Gryffindor! Born of Scottish and Welsh ancestry in what's now Cornwall, England, this man helped found our very school. He's the only founder with a direct descendant and she's right in this room!"

Ah look at tha painting an Ah see a man with red hair in a red robe lookin like a lion's mane. He's holdin' a sword, an' Ah wonder if he used ta go an' fight those dark wizards.

"He looks tough."

"I'm just so speechless. I know father has his own portrait of him in his study, but it's still so amazing to see him."

Ah feel real good bout that one. Ah turn ta Jacklin an' Ah start wonderin' what she thinks.

"Did mah granddaughter teel ye abit me?"

Ah'm a little surprised bout the paintin talkin ta me, but Ah'll just go wit the flow. Ah nod an' Ah get more comfortable.

"Yeah... She did tell me a bit 'bout ya."

"Ye hae some Irish in ye. Whaur ur ye frae?"

Ah think a bit ta make sure Ah don't say somethin' dumb.

"Well... Well, Ah’m from tha South, but Ah live wit mah cousins in a place called... Cork."

"Dae ye hae onie fowk in Irelain boy?"

Ah can't believe Ah have ta answer tha question from tha founder a Gryfdor. Mah mind goes blank an' Ah think Ah might puke. For a minute Ah think Ah'm gonna be sick ta tha floor an' then Ah just remember tha Ah gotta get my answer out. Ah'm real glad Jacklin's not tryin' ta help me out wit words.

"Uh, yes, Godric, Ah do..."

"What's yer nam boy?"

"It's... Ah'm Toby. It's Toby Kwimper."

"Ay th' Kwimper clan?"

Ah nod real quick an' Ah'm amazed Godric knows mah last name.

"Yeah, tha's right."

"Ah thooght ye aw died it. Ah huvnae seen a Kwimper come tae Hogwarts in ower a hunder years."

Ah feel like Ah can breathe again. Godric's kinda lookin happy ta see me.

"Diz anyain still use magic?"

"Well, Mr. Godric, Pop done tol me Ah'm the only one wit real magic."

"Th' Kwimper clan is huir uv a weel knoon fur havin' squibs."

Ah shake mah head cause it's not the answer Ah was hopein' for.

"No, no Mr. Godric, tha's just not possible. Ah got magic!"

"That's a sign th' Kwimper clan is gettin' their magic back. Whit can ye dae sae far boy?"

Ah dunno why, but what Ah'm about ta say feels so important.

"Ah mean, Ah can talk ta animals. Ah can make 'em feel better an' Ah can help 'em an' Ah can make 'em like me."

Ah notice Godric is listenin' real good an' Jacklin's eyes ain't left Godric one second.

"Woods ye min' tryin' tae reid mah granddaughter's future?"

"No, sir. Ah guess Ah can try."

"What do you need me to do, Toby?"

"Ah need ta see yer hand. Ah can tell a lot more tha way."

Godric looks over mah shoulder as Ah look at Jacklin's palm an Ah let out a loud gasp the startles Jacklin.

"Yer gonna be attacked by a strange man!

"What about my 2nd year?"

Ah feel like Ah know what's gonna happen but Ah gotta make sure.

"Yer gonna be in trouble. There's a flash an yer gonna be lyin in a hospital bed all stiff!"

Ah feel Jacklin's hand tighten round mah own hand 'cause Ah think Ah jus really scared her.

"Can you see my 3rd year?"

"There's gonna be a werewolf an it's gonna be chasin ya!"

Ah'm so deep in the visions all Ah can hear's Jacklin's voice.

"Will my 4th year be any better?"

"There's… there's gonna be… there's gonna be some… some… some death! Somebody's gonna die an everybody's gonna be sad!"

"How bad will my 5th year be?"

Ah sniff an Ah blow a snot bubble.

"Yer gonna be attacked agin. This woman's gonna split the school in half... but... there's gonna be so much blood!"

"Do you think my 6th year will get worse?"

"Ah... Ah... Ah think things will get bad… an worse! There's gon be trouble. Someone's gonna be fightin’ fer someone else an it could get bad! There'll be some… some bad blood!"

"Is the bloodshed going to end in my 7th year?"

"No."

Ah see a vision of a man turnin' inta ash.

"So… Ah think when good guy wins tha battle it'll be a beautiful thing, but it's a terrible path."

Ah gotta be lookin weird cause mah eyes're blinkin real weird an swayin a bit.

"Ye better sit heem doon hen. Th' boy's lookin' as peely waly as ye."

Ah feel weak in mah legs an Ah can feel my head slippin' down off a mah shoulders. Everythang goes black an Ah don't 'member anythang else.

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(when Michael assured him that the omega, Anna, was never with Terry's pup and was now mated to a Chicago musician, with young pups of her own.)

You did NOT just allude to Terry McCain and Anna from Excessive Force!! GASP. So clever!! It all makes sense now, she really was the really beautiful female version of Daniel. I guess Terry Silver made such a huge impression on her that she had to marry his long-lost twin lol. Happy ending I guess…? At the same time it shows that though Terry was so disgustingly inebriated, he still went for the closest thing that resembled Daniel. Says a lot.

(As for Terry's people - everyone who didn't know does now, and that was excruciating... but they were all on his side.)

I’m dumb, but I’m kinda confused at the working here—when you say they were all on his side, do you mean on Terry’s side or Daniel’s?

I hate that so many people know about Terry’s infidelity (and no one except Anna knows how far it really went…ARGH. But I am glad he didn’t do all this when Daniel was with pup, that would have made it EVEN WORSE. And that Anna didn’t get knocked up. THE HORROR. Thanks for snooping, Michael! It does make me sad that things weren’t normal between Daniel and Terry for months after the 16th anniversary fail-night. I guess it shows how worried and hurt Daniel really was by all this, plus the added stress of not knowing if Terry got someone else pregnant.

If Terry had, and Michael had found out, how would Daniel feel? What would he do, what would Terry do?

Do the older pups know that Daddy cheated on Mama?

Love that Danny boy had his Name Day celebration and everyone came out in support. Baby boy <333 T_T Hope Terry felt ashamed and horrible <333

My bad - everyone who heard about Terry's cheating at the wake was on Daniel's side. Jaysis, what a mess, so it was! Drink and grief is a terrible combination that way. You can't even blame the poor fella who forgot himself, can you?

I don't think Terry would have done all this had Daniel been with pup, he would have been attacking his own pup, evolutionary speaking that would have put the brakes on. I think Alphas have the same brutal instinct as we do in wartime, that getting an 'enemy' omega or beta woman with pup is a power move, but assaulting your own pregnant women and omegas is too horrible to think about. I feel that people are collectively most protective of visibly pregnant women (and indeed most aggressive towards them when they are battle mad).

But he wasn't with pup.

Also, part of the 'months' mentioned was before the anniversary, but yeah - do we expect him to take everything? Nice deflection of Terry attacking his supposed lack of loyalty, but Daniel is right, keep doing this and even his capacity forgiveness may hit a limit. Peversely, Terry may have been right not telling him, because had he known straight away, Daniel might have nodded when the Don suggested murder.

This is, also, why his family didn't mention anything before. Michael has known about Anna for years, as has Pop. No way they didn't keep tabs on Terry from the second sweet Daniele turned up on their doorstep. It's the first thing the Don ordered Michael to do after putting the fear of God in him - damage control. The further damage being Anna, and had she been with pup, to 'take care of it', make her disappear. When they knew she wasn't with pup, they would have gotten her out of NYC except that John Kreese was ahead of them there. (John would not have had Terry's pup killed, because Terry. Michael would absolutely have had Terry's pup killed, because Terry.)

If Terry had and Michael would have found out, what would Daniel feel? What is there to feel, Daniele? She died before anyone could ever be sure. Yes, an accident, Piccino, those things happen. Don't torture yourself, you know kitties like this meet the wrong people, they are strung out on God knows what sometimes. Did we have anything to do with it? Daniele, baby, it's none of our business. And would any Alpha kill their own pup? Of course not.

Do you swear, Michael?!

Don't insult me. I know you're in pain, Piccino. But don't insult me. Come here, now, give me a hug. It's over, you'll be fine, I promise.

Had Terry found out about a potential pup he would have had to go directly against Michael stop it and Amanda was busy enough thwarting several "accidents" that could have befallen Terry in Sicily as it was. He would have lost, he knows he would have lost, and Terry might feel some kind of primal ache at the idea but he never would have risked it. It's a cold world he lives in.

But! Anna is alive and happily mated and out of the business, she and her mate run a bar. Apparently the guy got kicked out of the force but like Michael cares. Chicago is not their turf, Terry handles new markets.

Do the older pups know Terry cheated on Mama? It's the biggest open secret in the world, but even Eli has enough self control to not even hint at it, especially after Sam had that little talk with Daddy. They were too young, and people say things when they're drunk. We DO NOT TALK about it, Anthony, shut up. No. Shut up! I don't care what you heard, who said anything anyway, I'll shut that bastard up for you. Oh, no, don't? Then stop trying to be clever, little egg, you weren't even alive yet.

I...don't think Terry feels easily ashamed in spite of it all. He has that sureness of his convictions that is just this side of quite sane. He's not sorry he's done it, he's sorry about the effect he's had. He wouldn't have been ashamed if he'd never been found out. Again, you couldn't go around murdering people if you weren't somehow above what other people want in your own mind. So that nameday celebration? He knows why and yet he takes it completely at face value in demeanor. Of course they should celebrate his mate. They should have sooner, come to think of it.

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Challenge: I solemly swear I am up to no good by @hp-12monthsofmagic

I had originally intended for Duncan to have a story this month however he wasn't cooperating which is his loss so instead I have turned my focus on the Weasley twins? Yeah, kinda just jumped from one prankster to two, lol.

Credits: inspiration based on a conversation with @that-scouse-wizard

Warnings: no ghouls were harmed

The air smelt of freshly cut grass in Ottery St Catchpole as the Burrow was livelier than ever when five Weasley children returned from the Summer holiday. The house became even noisier with the return of the twins, Fred and George.

Molly had secretly hoped that a year at Hogwarts would have tamed the twins. As she expected, Hogwarts didn't work its magic. Instead, it seemed to have encouraged their antics further. Apparently, their time scrubbing in the kitchen inspired them to make homemade dung bombs; instead of exploding a stink, they covered the house in white powder.

"Fred! George!" Molly yelled as she tried to wipe the flour off Ron's face. "What have I told you about using flour as bombs?!"

She heard stifled giggles from up the stairs. When the twins listened to their mother's footsteps coming closer, they quickly ran up to the top floor of the attic. Their ninth residence in the Weasley household slept, whimpering and moaning in a deep slumber. Fred and George quickly snuck past and found a large trunk they squeezed inside.

"Fred? George?" Molly asked around. Based on the loud groans of the ghoul waking slowly up. "Have you seen them? They have to be hiding somewhere here."

The ghoul groaned out of confusion. George and Fred covered each other's mouths to not relinquish their position.

"They'll be here somewhere alright. They can't have gone far."

Fred and George waited in anticipation as their mother's slippers no longer could be heard. They peeked their head out of the trunk, taking the piece of clothing off them.

"The coast is clear, George." Fred said in a hushed voice.

"Guess we'll have to stay here for a while until mum is too busy with cleaning to be mad at us." George hopped out of the trunk, followed by Fred. He saw the white imprints of Molly's slipper on the wooden floor. "In the meantime, let's find something to kept us busy," a wide grin grew on his face.

"You're thinking what I'm thinking." Fred matched George's grin.

"That's exactly what I was thinking."

Fred and George raided through the boxes and trunks to find old and discarded items they could use for their next prank. The attic was full of hidden treasures for them to work with. The ghoul minded his own business instead of playing with his chains. George looked back into the trunk where they hid. An old dusty magenta dress suit lined with frills was tossed aside.

"Hey Fred, come look at this," George beckoned over as he lifted the musty-smelling suit.

"This must be ancient," Fred snickered. "Anyone wearing would look daft."

"Who do you think we can get to wear it?"

They both shared a mischievous glint before simultaneously turning to look at the attic ghoul. The ghoul moaned a sound of confusion.

"Let's test it out on him," Fred said.

The realisation hit the ghoul a little too late as the twins immediately dressed him in the silly-looking dress suit. Despite his protests, they managed to get his arms through the sleeve, but the ghoul slowly accepted his fate. George pulled out the broken, dirty mirror for the ghoul. "What do you think?"

The ghoul crawled closer to the mirror, looking at his cracked reflection. Although the clash of the purple on his greenish-grey skin and the straw-coloured hair made him look like an abomination of colours, the ghoul made sounds of curiosity, even admiration.

"I think he likes it, George," Fred laughed.

As they entertained the ghoul, they didn't notice their mother approaching the attic. The door creaked as someone opened it, causing Fred and George to jump on guard.

"There you are boys-"

Molly stopped herself from being rendered speechless by the ghoul, who was in bliss with the suit. She blinked, looking back and forth at both boys and then at the ghoul again. Without saying anything else, their mother slowly backed out like a muggle car and left them alone.

Fred and George looked at each before bursting out laughing.

"Thanks for getting us out of trouble," Fred slapped the ghoul on the back.

"We owe you one," George said.

The ghoul gave a sloppy lopsided grin back before going back to admire himself. Thanks to Fred and George, the Burrow was free from the ghouls banging the pipes for at least two weeks at night.

[parcequecestnotreprojeeeet]

I know there are some fans here of stories about their grandchildren. Enjoy reading, your Strawberry

On his belly

A strange noise had woken her. She remembered that her grandchildren were visiting and opened her eyes, startled. But she was not prepared for the sight that met her eyes. Her little granddaughter was lying on her sleeping husband's bare chest, beaming at her with her toothless smile.

Immediately she was reassured and her heart melted at the sight before her. This little creature was so adorable and reminded her so much of her daughter. She reached out and stroked the child's cheek. It was so soft.

The baby was wearing his sleeping bag with her husband's hands resting on it. He had the baby securely embraced and the little head was half on his arm. She couldn't help grinning when she saw the baby saliva spread on his arm.

Curious, the little girl lifted her head and tried to look at him. In fact, her movement caused him to open his eyes. A satisfied smile appeared on his face as he looked at the baby. A moment later his gaze slid to her, as if he had sensed her looking at him.

"Good morning," he said in a sleepy voice. She returned the greeting before asking him softly, "What is the baby doing on your bare chest?" His smile deepened as he replied. "I thought sleeping." She raised an eyebrow and he understood she was expecting a different answer.

"She cried bitterly tonight. I gave her the bottle but as soon as I put her back in her bed she started again. I carried her, told her a story, sang to her and recited poetry, but as soon as I stopped, she cried again. I didn't want you and her siblings to wake up too. At some point I was exhausted and just took her with me. As soon as we were both in bed, she fell asleep."

"She had you wrapped around her little finger," she said, shaking her head. "That you could sleep like that." She bit her lower lip as she watched him lift his head and look at the saliva on his arm. Disgusted, he screwed up his face. She turned to her bedside table, picked up a cosmetic tissue and wiped off the baby's saliva.

Gratefully, he looked at her before lifting the baby and holding it a few inches in front of his face. "To thank me for letting you sleep in my arms, you drool on me. That's not what a fine young lady does." The baby started laughing and his wife joined in.

He shook his head, playfully indignant, and put the baby between them. With a sigh and his eyes fixed on his wife, he explained. "You can't stay mad at her for long, she's such a cutie." Then he bent over the little girl and pressed a kiss to her forehead.

When he raised his head again, she saw the loving look he gave the baby. She was always fascinated by the love he showed all her grandchildren. He cared for them, got up at night when they cried and he couldn't bring himself to just let them cry. He had a soft heart that had so much love to give.

The baby turned to him and babbled. He raised his eyebrows and nodded as if he understood what this little creature was saying. His hand cuddled the baby's belly and it laughed.

She slid closer to the baby and immediately the sweet baby smell rose to her nose. After she had also breathed a kiss on her granddaughter's head, she turned her head towards her and looked at her with wide eyes. Her husband's sigh made her look up and she felt his hand on her cheek.

"Thank you," he whispered and she looked at him in amazement. "For what?" she asked curiously. "For our children and grandchildren," he said seriously. "They wouldn't exist without you," he added, "and if you hadn't given us a chance, then I couldn't love you all." A smile crossed her face. "We are a family and we love you," she said softly.

Her granddaughter's kicking interrupted their conversation and they turned back to the child lying between them. The little face had lost its smile and they both guessed the reason. They looked at each other and said at the same time: "Hunger". Laughing, she got up and went into the kitchen while he kept the little one happy.

He laid her on his chest againand pressed the little body against him. Soothingly, he stroked the baby's back and spread kisses on her head. "I love you, Chérie." He managed to soothe the little bundle until breakfast was ready and then enjoyed giving the baby his bottle.

Hello sweet 🍓! ❤️

Some sweetness with the grandkids is always welcomed 🥰 Quite beautiful and adorable moment with the baby sleeping on his bare chest and drooling all over Emmanuel’s arms… I mean, my mind even played a double meaning for it 😉

Thank you so much, Strawberry! ❤️❤️❤️

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Ninjago DR Season 2 ep 1 reactions (Spoliers)

Also, note that I wrote this as I watched, so I wouldn't flood people's dashes with posts. Also, didn't comment on everything so just a heads up

I have absolutuely no memory of what happened to Imperium at the end of the last season, so I am watching the beginning with Ras and Jordanna like 'huh. Something happened. Let's hope they recap that later cause I don't remember anything"

I like the internet paradoies. You really can tell the writers are trying to either market towards a younger audience who grew up on social media or they grew up wiht social media

Tik Tok Existing in ninjago in canon is not a thing I realized I needed until now

Nor did I expect the MatPat conspiracty theoriest, who is sponsored by Borg (which implied he is alive)

Sora using her powers to bug Arin, and then reassuring him he is just as important to the team is. Hm

Reminder that people lie on the Internet!

Mr. Frohicky; Such a guy, I love him. Also, big Riyu is so so so cute

I have a feeling Lloyd had fallen asleep in the training course many many times beforehand, and was very confused why one of the OG ninja wasn't waking him up

Kai and Zane friendship my beloved :) I like how they're playing empire is it I believe? Also, just as a little thing, but Kai taking over Cole's job of explaining metaphors/figurative language stuff to Zane and failing cause he isn't used to it is just aaaaa

Also, Zane :) That's it, that's the post

Lloyd first sleepwalking and then pouring the tea into the pot is so in character for him

Zane and Kai telling Lloyd he needs to sleep and then Lloyd passing out immediately after, not even getting to the door is so so so fanfiction

Hmmm Lloyd's dream. I don't know why but the only word i can describe it is 'shiny'. Like it feels to bright for what's supposed to be at night, like it should be more shadowy and stuff with the red as a tint? I don't know how to explain it, but it didn't feel...nightmarish and I can't tell if it works

Yes, Lloyd using spinjitzu after the nightmare. We need more fic of this idea. Also, him going to Wu for advice

The feeling when your older sibling/mentor figure is having a rough time and you have very little idea how to approach the issue

"Aren't I supposed to be the teacher here?"

"Dreams can not hurt you, for they are not real" Wanna tell Zane that?

MASTER WU GHOST?

Hmmm the idea of a language being banned cause the speakers were supposedly evil is generating thoughts

Kreel smiling at Arin talking about the night ghost is so funny

The interent addiction, man, they really are trying to say the interent is bad for you.

"People throwing out perfectly good dragons. Shameful." Not sure why I'm surprised by this but I am

Is this Cinder? I am so mad about them getting rid of Ash

Them actually utilizing smoke is pretty cool, I'll give them that much

Alright, so it is Cinder, and apparently he is voiced by the same guy as Acornix, and I knew his voice sounded familiar

"You threw a party and didn't invite me? I'm offended."

Wow, Lloyd's dream being real. Who would have guessed?

Ras and Jordanna are giving me serious Chen and Skylor vibes for some reason. Maybe it't the hair?

Alright, that's my reactions. Don't know when I'll watch ep 2 so yeah

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Here Comes the Sun (part 7)

Danny Wagner X Fem OC X Josh Kiszka

18+ only, minors DNI

Warnings: Unprotected sex, oral (f&m rec), alcohol, mentions of blood, i think thats it.

Josh's POV

I was woken by Rose shifting in my arms. I opened my eyes and peeked down, her head was on my chest and her arms were wrapped around my waist. I heard my phone buzz on the end table next to the couch and carefully grabbed it, as to not wake Rose.

Danny- did rose get home safe, she's not answering me 2:00am

Danny- can you please tell me if you hear from Rose 6:23am

I rolled my eyes and snapped a cute picture of her sleeping on my chest. I wasn't sure the extent of what had happened that made her so upset, but I knew I saw her with Danny right before she rushed back through the bar crying.

-She is fine

-*image*

Danny- You two are still together?

-Yes, and we will be most of the day, I'm taking her out later.

Danny- oh. Thanks for the update I guess.

That was the last text I received from him, I placed my phone back down on the table and wrapped my arms back around Rose. I heard someone turning a key in the front door and looked up slightly to see Jake walking in.

"Ah, I was wondering if she was here." Jake said quietly, I just nodded with a smile. "Danny was freaking out cause she wasn't answering him." He paused as he walked closer, "Whats so special about this girl that she has both of you wrapped around her finger" He laughed softly.

I didn't answer, but I thought 'everything'. I kissed the top of her head and she took a deep breath, her eyes fluttering open as she peeked up at me.

"Well good morning." I said with a smile. She smiled softly and then covered her head with the blanket,

"Have you been watching me sleep?" She asked,

"Just for a little bit" I admitted as I ran my fingers up and down her arm. She pulled the blanket down where I could see her blushed cheeks and narrowed eyes as she glared at me, "What? I can't help it you look too cute." I squeezed her a little tighter. "Oh, here is your phone, I think Daniel has been trying to reach you." She rolled her eyes and took the phone from my hand. I watched as she scrolled through the messages and missed calls, not responding as she tucked the phone to her chest, cuddling back into me. "Things ok between you two?"

"No, he kissed me last night." She said as she sat up. Her messy hair and tired eyes made me want to attack her with kisses.

"Ok? I've kissed you lots of times and I don't recall it ever making you mad?" I questioned, trying to get more of a explanation.

"I don't know how to describe it. I guess with you I kind of expected it, not in a bad way though...... And with him it took me by surprise and just stirred a lot of emotions I didn't-still don't want to deal with." she said as she stood up, "Are you not jealous that he kissed me?"

"I definitely am, but it's not like I own you, we aren't 'together' so I really cant say anything about it." I shrugged,

"Do you two want coffee?" Rose jumped as Jake spoke from the kitchen,

"How long have you been standing there?" She asked shocked.

"A while," he laughed, "So coffee or no coffee?"

We all sat and drank coffee and chatted. After a while I offered to take Rose home but she said Lucas was coming to pick her up. She gathered her things and offered to give me back my clothes but I insisted she keep them. I walked her out to his car and he rolled down the window,

"Good morning pretty boy." He shouted and waved. I blushed and laughed as I waved

"Lucas would you shut up." She hissed at him, causing me to laugh harder,

"I'll pick you up at 5?" I asked as she shut the door,

"That sounds perfect, see you then" She grinned as she rolled up the window before the car pulled away. I walked back inside to find Jake giving me a judgmental look with his arms crossed.

"What." I said as I walked past him towards my room. He followed behind me as he spoke,

"You do know Danny likes her right..?" He asked as he leaned in my doorway,

"I am aware." I said as I started digging through my closet, already trying to decide what to wear tonight. I wasn't sure when I had last cared what anyone thought of me, but I cared about looking good for Rose.

"This is not going to end well." Jake shook his head,

"We have an agreement, and whatever happens, happens." I said plainly,

"As long as it doesn't effect the dynamic of the band I don't care what happens, but I am staying out of it." he said before walking away.

I rolled my eyes, I didn't recall asking for his opinion or for asking him to get involved. I had time to kill before I had to get ready to go get Rose. I meditated, showered, wrote some thoughts in my notebook and found a place I wanted to take Rose. For my outfit I decided on khaki pants, a white t-shirt with a black pullover over that had tan designs on the shoulders. I fixed some of my unruly curls and then chose a pair of tan vans. I told Jake bye and made my way out to my car.

-I'm on my way to yours,

Rosie- Just let me know when you get here and I'll come out.

-Will do, can't wait to see you,

She replied with an emojii that was shyly covering its eyes and it made the corner of my mouth turn up in a grin. I made the drive to her apartment, texting her when I got there. She emerged from the door, black and white checkered skinny jeans that ended right above her ankle, a black fitted crop top, and a denim jacket. I reached over the center console and pushed open the door for her. She hopped into the passenger seat and looked over to me with a shy smile.

"Ready?" I asked as she buckled her seatbelt,

"Ready. Where are we going?" She said as she situated her bag on the floorboard,

"On a date" I replied with a smirk, she tsked and laughed with a shake of her head.

"I know that Josh, where?"

"It's a surprise,"

"Hmm ok." She replied as she looked out of the window. I kept one hand on the steering wheel and the other I rested on the center console, an invitation for her to hold it if she so pleased. I drove towards our location and her phone rang,

"Sorry I have to get this," She said as she clicked the answer button, I didn't mean to eavesdrop but it's kind of hard with her sitting next to me in a car, "yeah, I'm going out on a date," She paused, eyes glancing to me, "His name is Josh," another pause, "He won't tell me where we are going" She grinned over at me, "No, I don't think so," She turned, now addressing me, "You're not kidnapping me are you?" She asked,

"I actually am." I replied jokingly, she shoved me, covering her phone,

"He says no." she said back into the phone, "Ok, I will text you when I get home." she added before hanging up. "Sorry, that was my brother."

"No need to apologize, he sounds very protective." I said peeking over at her

"He is, you should get that, don't you have a younger sister?" She questioned,

"Yes, but Jake has always been the more protective one, I'm aware that she can handle herself" I laughed

"I can handle myself too, Thorne just refuses to believe it." she sighed "He nearly beat my ex to a pulp when he found out he cheated, and that...nevermind." I could sense she wanted to change the subject, and I wanted to keep the mood light, this was our first date.

"Wait, your brothers name is Thorne? And you are Rose?"

"Yes" She laughed, "Insane right? Why would our parents do that to us"

"Do you not like your name?" I asked,

"I don't know" She shrugged, "It just feels like an old lady name"

"Well, I think it's a beautiful name" I said glancing over at her, to catch her smiling as she continued to look out the window. We got to the destination and her face lit up,

"Oh my gosh I've always wanted to check this place out!" She shouted as she excitedly got out of the car, I huffed a laugh at her enthusiasm,

"I thought you might like it," I put my hand out for her, "Shall we?" She took my hand and I interlaced our fingers as I led her into the arcade, or as it was called, Barcade. It was an arcade for adults, that served drinks and food.

"Do you wanna get a drink first?" I said, motioning to the bar as she started to drag me towards the games,

"Nice try Kiszka, no way you're going to impair my game. I'm gonna kick your ass at every game we play." I threw my head back laughing at this sudden burst of confidence coming from her,

"Who knew quiet Rosie would be so competitive" I jested, nudging her with my elbow,

"There are a lot of things about me that might surprise you Joshy." she said smirking my way, prompting me to raise a brow. She knew what she was doing.

We played various games, some of my favorites included the zombie shooting games where she stood in front of me and we shared the gun, and the dancing game where she just watched and giggled as I attempted to get all the steps. Her laugh was intoxicating, it made embarrassing myself worth it. She did in fact kick my ass at most of the games, and we eventually made our way over to the bar that doubled as the prize counter. They had an assortment of candy as prizes, but you could also use your tickets to get free drinks. We each ordered a drink as a prize and then had some tickets leftover. The bartender brought our drinks over and asked if we wanted anything else, I looked at the available candy.

"I will have a ring pop, and the lady will have one of the candy choker necklaces." I replied. He grabbed one of each and handed them to me. I handed her the candy necklace and with a smile she slipped it over her head and it fit snuggly around her neck. I opened my ring pop and slipped it on my finger,

"Thats my favorite flavor" She said motioning to the wrapper I had discarded onto the counter from my ring,

"You can have it?" I said starting to take it off,

"No, I just want a taste," She said, taking my hand and licking the ring before taking it into her mouth, holding eye contact with me the entire time, those devilish eyes sparkling as she watched me. My lips parted slightly as I watched her then pull the ring out of her mouth with a 'pop'.

"You-" I paused collecting myself, "Are more mischievous than you let on aren't you." She smirked as she took a sip of her drink,

"Honestly, it's only when I'm with you." She shrugged, "I think your confidence rubs off on me, or maybe I just feel like I can be myself around you"

"Well I'm glad I have that effect on you" I smiled at her, and she blushed. "Are you ready to get out of here?" I asked, now just ready to get her back to her apartment

"We just got our drinks" She giggled,

"I will make us drinks when we get back to your place, how's that?" I asked, taking her hand as I stood up,

"Alright, deal." She said as she also stood up and followed me out to the car.

On the way back to her place I had once again left my arm resting on the center console and this time she ended up draping her hands over my arm and leaning her head on my shoulder. I hid my smile as I kept my eyes forward. I found a parking spot and we both got out of the car, walking into her apartment.

"Lucas here tonight?" I asked as I glanced around,

"No, he's out with his new boyfriend, he probably won't be back until tomorrow night." She replied as she slipped off her shoes and jacket, walking towards the kitchen. I stood by the door as I also slipped off my shoes and jacket. I looked at the well-loved longboard leaning against the wall.

"Do you ride that thing to school?" I asked, meeting her in the kitchen as she took down a bottle of vodka from a cabinet.

"I do, and lots of other places too" She said as she also took down two shot glasses.

"I feel like I'd like longboarding, I'd love to try sometime." I said

"Lets give you your first lesson tonight, but first a shot each to make up for the drinks we left at the bar." She insisted, handing me a glass. We both took our shot and then placed the glasses on the counter. She grabbed my hand and dragged me out of the front door, grabbing her board as we passed through.

She placed the board on the ground and stepped on, "So this is where you want to place your feet, and to turn you either lean forward a little or back a little. Let's just focus on getting your balance first though." She stepped down and offered me her hands as I stepped up onto the board, it started moving slightly and she giggled as I gripped her hands tighter. My eyes went wide as I almost fell which only made her laugh harder.

"Stop laughing at me" I said playfully as she still held my hands, keeping me from moving too much,

"I can't help it, you're so cute" She grinned as I looked down at her, now considerably taller being on the board. I let go of her hand and gently titled her chin so that she was looking up to me, and I placed a kiss on her lips. A simple sweet kiss, nothing too passionate. She scrunched her nose at me as I pulled away, trying to contain her smile, it was the most adorable thing I'd ever seen. I started to realize just how quickly I was getting attached. "Alright, lets see if you can balance when we start to move." She held my hands and started to walk, slowly pulling me along, I looked at the ground to focus on not falling. "You're a natural" she beamed up at me,

"Think I can try by myself?" I asked cautiously

"Sure, just be careful, wouldn't want you messing up that pretty face," she smirked, I glared at her playfully and rolled my eyes. "Just roll to me and I can stop you."

"Are you sure?" I asked, looking at her petite figure. Her form was short, her top was petite but she had curves, mostly her thighs from I assumed skating so much. I shook out of those thoughts as I waited for her answer

"Yeah, just push off once and you should make it over here." She said as she walked a few yards away. "Ok, go" She said with a smile as she pushed hair away from her face. I pushed off with my foot once and stepped on the board, proud of myself for how well I was balancing. I got within a few feet of her when the board came to an abrupt stop, sending me flying into her, both of us crashing into the cement.

"Rose!" I gasped as I sat up, relaxing immediately when I realized she was belly laughing,

"Josh, you couldn't wait till we got inside to jump my bones" She giggled as she sat up. I threw my head back laughing,

"My apologies, I just couldn't wait." I said as I helped her up, "what happened really though?" I asked. She walked over and collected her board from the ground, picking up something else as well,

"This is the culprit" She said holding up a small stone, "I think that's enough lessons for today, lets go inside." She said as we both walked inside. We got into the apartment and both walked to the bathroom, inspecting our wounds.

"Your elbow is bleeding" I said as I looked closer at her arm, "I'm so sorry I made you fall," I said as I softly rubbed her arm, avoiding her elbow.

"I've had way worse, trust me. Plus, that was hilarious" She laughed, "Take your pants off and sit on the counter" She said causing me to give her a shocked look. "So I can clean your knee Josh" She laughed,

"Oh, right, right." I grinned as I slipped off my pants and hopped up onto the sink in my boxers. She opened the cabinet next to me and took out some hydrogen peroxide and a gauze pad.

"Hold still," She ordered, pouring the liquid over my knee. She was being so careful as she gently wiped it away and blotted off the blood that ran down my leg. She then grabbed a big bandaid, placing it over the scrape. "There," She said placing her hands on her hips, giving me a soft smile,

"Your turn," I said, and she gave me a questioning look. I kept myself perched on the sink, but I grabbed her hips, turning her back to me, and pulled her flush against the sink, between my legs. "I'm going to clean up this elbow." She placed her hands on each of my knees as she relaxed. I grabbed another gauze pad and poured the peroxide, blotting away the blood just as she did before placing a bandaid. Once I was done I grabbed her hips and turned her to face me. I stayed quiet for a moment as she and I studied each others faces, her hands landing on my thighs.

"You know, I gave you a taste of my candy." I paused running my fingers slowly up her arm, "I think its only fair I get a taste of yours" I said barely above a whisper, leaning in close to her, locking my eyes on hers, pulling the necklace slightly before letting it pop back against her neck.

"I guess thats fair," She whispered, her nose brushing against mine. I took that as my go ahead, I started with a kiss to her jaw, traveling down till I was at her neck. Using my tongue I pulled the necklace into my mouth, taking a piece and quickly swallowing it so I could return my attention to sucking and biting at her neck. Her grip on my thighs got tighter as a soft moan left her mouth,

"How is it?" She asked breathily, but I could hear a smile in her voice,

"Delicious" I replied, "Want a taste?" I asked as I smirked against her skin, to my surprise she nodded, I moved my lips to her mouth, pressing my tongue into hers as we melted into each other. I groaned when I suddenly felt her hand on my crotch, palming me through my boxers. I grabbed the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head.

"Is this ok?" I asked as I brushed my knuckles over her abdomen,

"Yes," she sighed, caressing my cheek briefly before reaching behind her back and unclasping her bra and letting it fall to the floor. I quickly moved my kisses to her breast, taking her nipple into my mouth as a lightly ran my teeth over it, eliciting a whimper from her. She suddenly backed away, taking my hand and prompting me to hop down from the sink and follow her into her room.

Once we were in her room she pointed to the bed, and then turned to shut and lock the door. I slipped my shirt over my head before laying back on the bed. She turned around and gave me a sly smile as she started to slip out of her pants and panties. I watched in awe, this was the first time I was seeing her in all her glory,

"God, you are perfect," I said, propping myself on my elbows as I watched her make her way over to the bed, a blush on her cheeks. In our two previous 'encounters' she had been fairly quiet, and I was determined to see if I could change that. She crawled up the bed, settling between my legs as she tugged at the waist of my boxers. I lifted my hips to allow her to pull them all the way off, my cock springing free. She discarded them onto the floor before taking my length into her hand. I felt my own cheeks blush as her eyes raked over me, the way her hand wrapped around me. I inhaled sharply, as she took me into her mouth, slowly at first before speeding up, hitting the back of her throat with each bob of her head. That mouth, christ. I fought the urge to buck my hips into her, quiet grunts sounding from my chest as she worked me.

I could feel myself getting close, much too soon, so I grabbed the back of her neck, gently coaxing her to move up the bed. She pulled off my length with a pop of her mouth, just like I had seen her do earlier, and she shot me a wink. I shook my head in disbelief at the sudden change I was starting to see in her. She started kissing at my hips and stomach as I slowly pulled her up to me,

"As good as your lips felt around my cock, I have been dying to taste you again" I admitted, she bit her lip and nodded as she started to lay down beside me. I quickly grabbed her hips and shook my head, and she looked at me confused, "I want you to ride my face," I said, gauging her reaction. Her brows rose and her lips parted with a small sound that nearly broke me down,

"Are you.. are you sure?" She asked, that shyness coming back

"Oh, I am absolutely sure" I huffed out, "Come on, get up here" I motioned to my face.

She cautiously hovered over me as she straddled my face, I grabbed her hips, guiding her down further. She gasped as I made contact, lapping and swirling my tongue around her clit as she balanced herself using the headboard.

"jesus Josh" she breathed out between moans. I flattened my tongue and guided her hips to encourage her to grind against my face, her moans were like music to my ears, they got more needy the closer she got to cumming and I could tell.

"Oh fuck, I'm going to cum" She almost screamed out, her legs starting to shake on either side of my face. I helped her keep her pace, my fingertips digging into her hips at this point, "Josh," She whined out, gripping my hair as she started to come undone. My eyes rolled back as she rode out her orgasm on my face, moaning the whole time. Once she came back down she shakily climbed back off of my face, falling onto her back beside me. I climbed over her body,

"I almost made a mess of myself just listening to the noises coming out of that pretty mouth" I admitted, hovering over her. Her dazed eyes studied my face, her arousal stil glistening there. She grabbed my chin and pulled me down into a passionate kiss as she wrapped her arms around my neck,

"I want to feel you inside me" She whispered, nibbling at my earlobe, I growled in response as I felt her hand travel down my chest and wrap around my cock, rubbing the tip against her entrance.

"Yeah?" I asked between the heated kisses, "If thats what you want, its yours," I pressed into her slowly, watching as her mouth fell open when I did. "I'm not going to last long if you keep looking at me like that" I breathed out raggedly as I started thrusting into her. She hooked her leg over my hip, giving me even deeper access, her hands grasping at my back as I placed my face in the crook of her neck.

The little whimpers leaving her mouth and her clawing at my skin had me unraveling quick, "Where do you want me baby?" I groaned into her ear, just above a whisper. "My mouth, I want to taste you too." She said in a fucked out voice. I quickly pulled out and kneeled on the bed, sitting back on my ankles, she took the que and positioned herself in front of me and taking me down her throat. She bobbed her head a few times before I finished down the back of her throat, a string of moans leaving my mouth. I reached down, cupping her cheek with my hand as she looked up to me,

"That was.." She paused, blinking slow like she'd fall asleep any second, "Amazing."

"I'm glad we agree," I said softly as I kissed her forehead. I stood from the bed and started to gather my clothes to get dressed,

"What are you doing?" she asked from her place on the bed

"Getting dressed?" I replied as I searched for my pants, which I soon remembered where in the bathroom.

"You don't want to stay?" she asked, and I could hear the disappointment in her voice.

"I just assumed.." I peeked at her from the bathroom door,

"I want you to stay." She said confidently,

"Then I'll stay" I said as I walked back over and kissed her cheek. "Do you mind if I take a shower?"

"Of course, I planned on taking one too, we might as well save water." She said with a wink as she walked to the bathroom, still fully naked. I followed behind her, shamelessly checking her out the entire time. We showered quickly, stealing touches and kisses in between our shampooing and conditioning. We then headed back to her room. She put on a t-shirt and panties, and I put on my boxers. We cuddled under the covers, both of us exhausted at this point.

"Hey Josh," She whispered as she drew shapes on my chest with her finger,

"Hmm?" I said, keeping my eyes closed.

"I'm really glad I decided to give you a chance. I had a lot of fun tonight." She said quietly, I grinned at her words.

"I'm glad you gave me a chance too sweetheart." I kissed the top of her head, pulling her closer as we both fell asleep.