#high confidence robin is so bold...

[lambs4slaughter]

unstoppable force and immovable object...

[genderless-naper]

tattooed fingers

trafalgar law x alt!strawhat!reader

tw: slight choking, jealous law hehe

wc: 1.5k, lowercase intended !

a remark about his fingers might leave you feeling speechless

the crew was lively as usual traveling the seas on the sunny. everything was where it was meant to be except for one unknown variable: trafalgar law. the current alliance your captain accepted without much thought was questioned by all your crew mates. still they held hope in their captains decisions, and welcomed the unknown pirate on the ship. it was obvious he wasn’t much of an engager; especially when he gave blunt responses to any of the crew mates attempts of conversation.

instead he was an observer. specifically an observer of you. you stood out in the group of pirates. it was hard for him to avoid looking at you. your confident demeanor, your bold personality, and your style of clothes were all setting his attraction levels on an all time high.

he fought hard to push away the thought of your fishnets clinging to your thighs, and how he would rip them open to do unspeakable things to you. he tried to deny any sense of captivation, but when he sees your choker hugging your neck he becomes angered that it isn’t his hand choking you instead. his attempts to ignore you seemed impossible with the way your boots clanked against the deck boards. the strain it put on him to imagine how you two would sound with one of your legs held in the air and him in between.

at the end of the day it didn’t matter. you were a strawhat, so he did the best thing to make sure you stayed away from him.

he never responded to you. he never looked at you when you talked to him. he never addressed you when he talked to the group. he needed to make sure you didn’t get close to him so he wouldn’t fall for you more than he has. he buried his feelings inside him in hopes they would go away on their own.

during the day you decide to show off the new garter belt you were gifted to your crew. you were excited to finally open it up and try it on. the belt wrapped around your waist perfectly and connected with a section that hugged one of your thighs. you tightened it as you expressed your excitement to your crew. nico robin had gotten it for you knowing it would fit your wardrobe perfectly. your sense of style made her your biggest admirer (second to law). you thanked her with a big smile.

after cooping himself within the sunny the tattooed man surfaces to the deck solely for a refill of his coffee cup. during his coffee breaks he did his best to avoid you. he made the grave mistake of overhearing your conversation with nico robin about the garner belt. his eyes gazed over to your figure, and the leather belt wrapped around it. he couldn’t stop looking you up and down while fighting his feelings from resurfacing. he watched as you two laughed together effortlessly, and how she tighten the belt for you. she was dangerously close to you for his comfort.

after your laughing fit with the woman you finally saw law glaring down nico robin. after constant horrible interactions you’ve found yourself to heavily dislike the man standing near you. you crossed your arms as you spoke to him in annoyance, “can we help you? the kitchen is that way you caffeinated freak.” you pointed to the kitchen on the other side.

law snaps out of his thoughts. in an attempt to hide his emotions he responds without much thought, “so why exactly are you dressed so edgy?”

you rolled your eyes at the pure hypocrisy coming from him, “says the guy who has ‘death’ tattooed on his fingers on both hands. youre the most edgiest man i’ve ever met.”

law glances down at his fingers as a realization hits him. the reason he was so drawn to you was you two shared so many similarities. having nothing left to exchange with this man you turn back to nico robin and continue your conversation.

he spent the rest of the day trying to steal glances of you, but them just being ruined by you being so close to nico robin. he didn’t understand why you were so attached to her. if he couldnt have you then why should she?

he hated the way your conversations flowed so perfectly. how you could talk to her for hours and she would just admire you. he especially hated when you touched her arm while laughing at her joke. if he couldn’t experience those things when why could she?

it went on for the rest of the day. the two of you becoming closer and closer. the sharing of intimate platonic energy went well into the night as well.

the last thing that broke his patience completely was went she asked you if you’d like the stargaze with her. he looked at you in disbelief when you agreed excitedly. he expected you to reject the offer. a ting of jealousy crawled up his throat as you laid close to her to share a blanket. she pointed to the different constellations to show you.

“look there y/n” she points to the sky at a group of stars. you tried to follow her finger to the stars and she talks, “thats called the andromeda constellation.”

“robin i dont know what youre pointing at!” you pout slightly. nico robin takes a hold your face to help you look at the constellation properly as she connects the stars together, “do you see it now y/n?”

you nod fast, “its so pretty robin!”

the women smiled softly while starring at you, “its pretty just like you y/n.”

you blush slightly. before you had the chance to respond you hear footsteps approaching you both.

law had enough of seeing robin all over you. he could deal with you two talking and laughing together, but laying under the stars together while she called you pretty? thats where he drew the line.

he towered over you. your annoyance all starting to come back again from earlier in the day. you sat up ready to shoot him a sassy remark before you feel him grab your arm and pull you up. you try to tug your arm away, “let go of me trafalgar! what the hell do y-“

before you could process whats happening you find a blue bubble engulf you both. law activated his power to get you both away and somewhere more private.

he mumbled in annoyance not expecting you to hear, “i couldn’t stand watching her all over you like that.”

you raised a brow, “all over me? what are you talking about?? thats just how we are. not that its any if your business anyways!” you yank your arm back and cross it.

a fire lights in his eyes as he narrows them at you slowly, “so you’re both all over each other all the time..? are you serious y/n-ya?”

you were confused at his sudden acts. he was making you feel like you did something wrong. the memories of law ignoring you or being rude still fresh in your mind. you scoffed, “i don’t know what the hell you’re trying to say right now.”

law shot back without thinking, “i’m saying you need to stop that shit right now. i don’t want you cuddled up with someone watching the stars. i’m sick and tired of being in the background having to accept you be gifted stuff like this.” he loops a finger in the belt around your waist to pull you closer to him, “i like you too much for you to be tainted by these other people.”

you were shocked at the words coming out his mouth. he was probably just as shocked as you were, but the jealousy was overriding his chances of thinking logically. the thought of nico robin’s arm around your waist or the way she grabbed your face burned fresh in his mind. you pushed him away with annoyance setting back in, “all this caffeine is driving you insane.”

he shook his head, “you’re the one driving me insane y/n-ya” at this point he realized he couldn’t lock his thoughts away anymore. there was no going back, but did he really wanna go back when you stood in front of him looking so perfect?

he slowly raised his hand to your neck. he felt you tense as he brushes his fingertips against the skin above your choker. he stared at it with envy before he speaks in a commanding tone, “take this off.”

you hesitated to follow his instructions. you slowly open the clasp and take it off. the difference of having it off didn’t last long once it was replaced with law’s hand gripping your neck gently.

he smirked as he rubbed his thumb along a vein pressing on it slightly, “so what exactly were you saying about my tattooed fingers?”

[thekinghazzastyles]

i take my whiskey neat | eddie munson x black!reader

(anyone can read, no real description)

summary: you're new to hawkins and are invited to a party when someone catches your eye. [2.9k]

warnings: mutual pining, suggestive content (no smut (I tried but I literally cannot lmao)), drinking, smoking, weed, language, no spoilers, no upside down, bold!reader, fem!reader

a/n: this has the possibility of having a part 2 which would most likely be smut but I've never written it and idk if I can lol. if enough people beg for it maybe I can muster something up but I can't promise it will be good. omg and PLS listen to the song, it’s the only thing i listened to while writing lol. - Love , H <3

You had spent most of your time since you’d left your house for this party, smoking a cigarette outside. Being the new girl and going to parties had its ups and downs. As you finished your first cigarette and went to grab your second you were stopped. 

“You’re not gonna have another one of those are you?” You looked up to see a guy with long curly black hair, smiling at you as he walked over to where you were standing. You hadn’t seen him at school during the week and he was not one of the guys that Robin, your “self-appointed tour guide” as she called herself, had mentioned, you definitely would’ve remembered a smile like that. 

“What else do you suggest I smoke?” you asked, challenging him. 

“Well I mean I have other plants, if you’re interested.” He said, shaking his metal lunchbox in your face.

“Oh yeah?” you questioned, smirking at him.

“Yeah,” he smirked back. 

“For how much?”

“For you gorgeous, it’s on the house,” he flirted. 

“Not that I’m complaining, but why?”

“Well for one, you’re new here and I suspect that it’s part of the reason as to why you have yet to head inside.”

“How do you know I’m new?”

“It’s a small town, sweetheart. And I’ve only just started seeing you at school.”

“You go to Hawkins High?”

“Yeah… why?”

“Oh, no reason, I just feel like I would’ve noticed you.”

“You would’ve noticed me?” he asked, a look of surprise on his face as he pointed to himself as he didn’t believe someone who looked like you, would notice him. 

“Uhh, yeah, you’re hot.”

“Yeah?” He smirked, you could feel his confidence oozing off of him as he got closer. So close you could feel his breath on your lips. He smelt like weed, cigarettes, and cheap cologne.

“Yeah,” you responded, getting even closer. He held up the joint and you took it from his hands. You looked down at it as you twirled it between your fingers. “You gonna make me smoke alone?” you asked, looking up at him through your lashes. He didn’t respond but instead he took out a lighter and held it up to the joint. You put it between your lips and inhaled as he held the lighter to the other end. You pulled the joint from your lips and proceeded to blow the smoke out to the side. “You never told me your name,” you said, passing the joint off to him.

He took a deep inhale and held it in for a little before tilting his head up towards the sky and blowing it out. It gave you a better chance to look at him before he brought his eyes back to you, he smirked as he handed you the joint back as he caught you staring at his hands. “It’s Eddie,” he said with a chuckle.

“Y/N.” It didn’t take long before the joint was reduced down to its filter. You took a deep breath before you came to the conclusion that it was time to head inside. “I’ll see you inside?” you asked, making your way up to the door. He looked back at you and nodded. You smiled in return and continued inside. 

You were immediately ambushed by a drunk Robin who insisted that you both take shots. 

“Robin, you are cut off for the night,” a voice said from behind her. He had hair that seemed to be defying gravity and was a lot less drunk than the other attendees. “I can’t make her drink alone, Steve,” Robin responded, slurring her words which made you chuckle. His eyes were brought to you at the sound. His eyebrows raised as if he were asking you who you were.

“Y/N, I’m new, Robin invited me. I hope it’s okay?”

“So you’re the new girl Robin won’t shut up about. “She’s so cool and pretty but she’s not a bitch which is great.”” He spoke as if he were mimicking Robin which earned him a fist to his bicep. “Ow- shit Munson’s here, I’ll be right back,” Steve tried to take the shot from Robin as he walked away but it soon turned into a tug-of-war. You instead turned your head to the door to see who Steve was talking about and the only person who caught your eyes was Eddie.

“Is “Munson” Eddie?” You asked, turning back to the two who seemed to be bickering like siblings.

“Yeah, why?” Steve asked.

“I spoke to him outside,” you said, casually which made Robin also turn her head after she secretly took a shot behind Steve’s back. “What did you guys talk about?” she asked, handing you a shot. You gladly took it from her before responding. “Oh, nothing, he just gave me a free joint and we shared it,” you paused before you spoke again. “He’s kinda hot,” you stated, and then you took your shot.

You turned at the silence and found both Robin and Steve staring at you in shock. Both had their jaws dropped and failed to produce any words. “You think Munson, Eddie Munson,” Steve emphasized, “Is hot?” he finished, in shock. Robin on the other hand, had almost completely fallen to the floor in laughter, and would’ve if it weren’t for Steve grabbing her by the arm and pulling her back up.

“Yeah, and what about it?”

“It’s just-,” he cut himself off. “Is there no one else that could check that box for you?” You took a second to look around, scanning the people in attendance. There was one other guy, but for lack of better words, he looked like a dick. Why wear a shirt to a party if you’re going to leave it open? You pointed to him, not caring if he saw, “I mean, he’s hot too, but he looks like a dick,” you said as you turned back to them. 

“And is,” Robin said, vigorously nodding. 

“And Eddie?” Steve asked, still confused.

“Well he gave me a free joint.”

“Is that all that makes him hot? Because I’m sure you could get free weed from someone else.”

“No that’s not all,” you paused. “He looks like he can fuck.”

“Oh my God, I did not need to hear that,” Steve whispered to himself, shaking his head.

“Oh look who it is,” Robin exclaimed, and before you could find who she was talking about she was calling out to them. “Eddie!” she said as she waved her arm in the air telling him to come over.

Watching Eddie maneuver through the crowd while occasionally stopping to greet some people made him look even hotter. He moved swiftly and calmly. Like he was in his element. Maybe it was all the weed you both smoked, but he looked like he was moving in slow-motion. When he finally got to where the three of you were standing, stopped right next to you with Steve on his other side, he smiled down at you before speaking, “Harrington, Buckley, what can I do for the two of you?”

“Oh nothing,” Robin started. “We just heard that a certain someone thinks you’re-” The rest of her sentence came out muffled, as Steve quickly put his hand over her mouth to stop her. “Thinks I’m what, Robin?” Eddie asked, tilting his head to the side. “Oh,” you started. “She’s talking about how I think you’re hot,” you spoke flatly. Steve and Robin's jaws dropped for the third time that night because of something that had come out of your mouth. This made Eddie turn his head towards you. He looked you up and down before speaking, “Oh I know, sweetheart.” You both held eye contact for seemed like an eternity before turning to Steve and Robin who were silently in shock. 

“Yeah I don’t think I can listen to this anymore,” Steve started. And before he could speak again Robin screamed, “Oh my God I love this song! Y/N we have to go dance!” She handed you a drink and grabbed your other hand to drag you to where everyone else was dancing. 

“So,” Robin started, speaking into your ear. “What was that look between you and Eddie?”

“I don’t know, you tell me,” you shrugged, continuing to dance. Your eyes scanned the crowd till they landed on Eddie who was already looking at you. You held eye contact for a bit till Robin spoke again. 

“Were you serious about what you said before he came over?”

“Oh a hundred percent,” you pause, taking a large gulp of your drink. “That man, looks like he would fuck me like a God.”

Robin was in even more shock than before leading her to also take a large gulp of her drink. “I can tell he’s into you.”

“Really?”

“Oh yeah. You guys have spoken for what, all of ten minutes and he’s already flirting with you.”

“He doesn’t have like a girlfriend or anything, right?” You asked, simply wanting to make sure you weren’t getting in between anything. That was not something you wanted to do within your first month of being in a new town. 

“Nope,” she spoke, popping the ‘P’. “He has been single for as long as I’ve known him.” This left you to think more about him as your eyes followed him as the night went on. And the drunker you got, the bolder you got. 

***

For the rest of the party, Robin dragged you around introducing you to a few more people along with more shots, and splitting a joint. You found yourselves in Steve’s living room with the rest of the stragglers playing a game. The music had been turned down and the songs had switched to something a little calmer.

It was your turn to pick a card, so you reached to the center of the coffee table and read it aloud, “Pick someone to spit a shot into your mouth or take three shots.” You took a second after looking around at all of the people playing before speaking again, “Can I pick someone who’s not playing?”

“I don’t see why not,” Robin said, turning to you with a smirk as if she knew what you were thinking. 

You got up from your spot on the couch making sure to grab a shot glass and the bottle of whiskey. You walked with confidence over to where Eddie and Steve were sitting, talking amongst themselves. When they realized someone had approached them and they both looked up at you but you kept your eyes on Eddie. “Hey,” you smiled at him, tilting your head to the side a bit. 

“Hey,” he smiled back.

“Can I ask you for a favor?” you asked sweetly.

“Anything, sweetheart,” he turned toward to focus all of his attention on you. 

“You know the game we’re playing?” He nodded. “Well, the card I picked said I have to choose someone to spit a shot into my mouth.”

“And you chose me?” Eddie's eyebrow quirked in surprise, but there was a glint of amusement in his eyes, as if he relished the challenge you presented.

“Yeah.”

“Okay.” He slowly stood up to his full height and for the first time that night, you realized how much taller he is than you. He poured the whiskey into the shot glass and as he raised the glass to his lips, you couldn't tear your gaze away from his full lips. He grabbed your face with both hands, the warmth of his touch searing into your skin allowing you to close your eyes. Your pulse thundered in your ears as you parted your lips, a silent invitation that he eagerly accepted. Time seemed to stand still as you savored the taste of him, the tang of whiskey mingling with the heady rush of desire. It was quiet and you both knew that everyone had their eyes on you, but neither of you cared. 

You licked your lips once he was done and held eye contact with him. Eddie brought a thumb to your chin to wipe away the alcohol that had dripped down your chin in the process and slowly brought it to his lips. You looked up at him through your lashes and smiled, “Thank you.” He stood speechless, not believing someone, and you at that, let him do that in front of people. Before he realized it, you had grabbed the bottle and returned back to your spot on the couch where the original group of people sat in shock. 

“I can’t believe I just watched that,” Robin whispered to herself but loud enough for you to hear. You looked over at Eddie, who was still standing watching you in shock, and winked at him. The both of you kept sneaking glances at one another throughout the rest of the night. 

Earlier, Steve had mentioned to you that you could stay overnight and once Robin heard that; it’s safe to say that you could now consider your situation as being held against your will. As the night went on, the only people left were you, Eddie, Robin, Steve, Nancy, Jonathan, and Argyle. You had quietly retired to the back porch to finish off the last of the joint you and Robin forgot about. You hear the door open knowing it wasn’t Robin or Steve, as Robin had finally succumbed to her excessive drinking and Steve was the one helping her out.

Eddie sat down on the chair next to you and sat so he was facing you. You both had yet to speak so you decided to pass the joint off to him. He gladly took it and placed it in between his lips. For the second time that night, your eyes were focused on his lips. Maybe a little too focused as you didn’t hear a word he had just said. “I’m sorry, what was that?”

He chuckled and shook his head before passing the joint back to you. “I said we put on quite a show earlier, sweetheart.”

“Yeah, we did,” you said, laughing, with smoke coming out of your mouth, passing the joint over to him once again. Eddie wanted to make you laugh over and over again if it meant he got to hear that beautiful sound come from your perfect lips. 

“I’m not going to lie though,” he started, taking a puff and releasing it. “I kinda enjoyed it,” he chuckled, bringing his head down and rubbing the back of his neck. Nervously thinking you’d think differently of him because of that. 

You gasped and his head shot up, a look of worry on his face. But then you started smiling which soon turned into laughter. “You are a kinky man Eddie,” you said still laughing, and he laughed with you till silence filled the air between you two. “But I guess that would also make me a kinky woman, because I really enjoyed it,” you said with a straight face with a slight smirk appearing the more you looked at him. Soon, the both of you, once again, broke out into laughter. 

You and Eddie talked all night and by the time you realized it, the sun was rising. Eddie mentioned that the only way you both could get out of helping clean up was if you left within the hour. You felt bad leaving without saying anything so you left a note for Steve and Robin thanking them and saying that your mom wanted you home. You walked to the party so your plan was to walk back when Eddie offered you a ride, and you didn’t have it in you to object. 

***

“Thanks for taking me home, Eddie,” you said to him, as he opened the passenger side door of his van and lent you a hand to assist you. 

“It was my pleasure, sweetheart,” he said smiling, as he closed the door behind you. 

You both walked up to your door in silence, and then proceeded to stare at one another on your front steps before he spoke again. “Do you wanna go on a date? With me? Thursday night? But if you’re busy I totally get that and if you don’t want to I totally get that too,” he was going to continue rambling on if you hadn’t cut him off. 

“I would love to go on a date, with you, on Thursday night, Eddie,” you responded, answering all three of his questions, smiling at him.

“Sweet,” he whispered, smiling at you. “I will see you at school then,” he said as he backed down your stairs.

“Bye Eddie,” you beamed.

“Bye Y/N,” he smiled back. You continued to watch him walk to his car when you realized something. “Oh, Eddie, wait!” He turned around at the sound of your voice only to see you briskly walking towards him. “I forgot something,” and before he could ask what, you pulled him in by his leather jacket for a kiss. It was soft and his reaction was immediate as he pulled you in even closer by your waist. Before the kiss got too intense you pulled away smiling at him as he looked at you in bliss. 

“I’ll see you at school,” you smiled. And suddenly you were inside your house and Eddie was left in your driveway staring at the door in shock and excitement. 

One thing was for sure, Eddie couldn’t wait for Thursday. 

[byghostface]

Hello! Nika fan here! Uhm, curious, as you seem like a Nika expert, how do you explain her personality as a character? 😅 Sorry, sounds stupid, but I really wanted to understand her more! Detailed or in simplistic form, I don't mind one or the other.

Hope you have a good day! Love your art! ❤️ 💀 ❤️

Hi there! Thanks for the question and take an interest in her!!^ ^♥️ (I tried to keep it simple but I keep adding details about her, so it has become a lengthy description, but you can scroll to the bottom I have the simplistic version of it)

Detailed version↓

I would say Nika is a quick wit, bold, resilient, stylish, rebellious, and very much an independent person. Sometimes a bit of a showgirl in her own playful theatrical way.

→Painting her face with skull makeup. Her trademark move by tearing people's hearts out. Presenting herself in distinctive outfits. Kneeling as a sign of respect when she first meets with people whom she holds long admiration for - Batman, her (past) mentor Lord Death Man. When she goes undercover with Damian in Gotham High, she shows up dressing to her own taste in clothes, even though he tells her to be inconspicuous.

"Sorry, I don't do inconspicuous."

Batman and Robin(2023)#8 -Artist: Nikola Čižmešija-

She tends to make silly nicknames for people, like throwing it in between conversations as a not-serious jab/comment: Damian- little birdie, Bruce- Daddy bat-brucks (reference Annie), Ra's Al Ghul- old fart😭(cus he is in ghost/spirit form, and properly bugging her for a while…)

The interests she has are drawing and opera. She also mentioned she's a K-pop stan, so I imagine she is interested in different ranges of music.

"—wander around an old folk's home and like… pick up painting or opera, y'know?"

Nika is an easygoing, open-minded and curious person (reads Damian's manga and talks to him about it). She's not very good at picking up social cues (saying death-related jokes at bad timing or it didn't land well) despite that, she still pays attention to what people are saying and observes people well (discuss the fighting skills of tournament fighters with Damian, and showing concern about Damian's injured arm).

"It's good. I like that it's a romance about an art school. But also about being competitive…"

And oftentimes she lives in her own head (obsesses with death and honing her newfound powers). It improves after she meets Damian and considers other possibilities in life other than death and killing.

"Life can be more than just being really good at killing people. You've proven that a few times."

Batman and Robin(2023)#7 -Artist: Simone Di Meo-

She likes to handle things at her own pace/plans and has the confidence in herself to do it correctly. So she has the bad habit of saying white lies or doesn't tell people the whole picture/exactly what she is trying to do.

Sometimes doing things head-on fearlessly because she has ambition and pride in herself (calls dibs on Damian's first match, keeps fighting in the death tournament attempt to gain victory, takes over Lord Death Man's empire, takes inspiration from Talia and makes a new outfit for herself).

When first met, people might find Nika quite rude/careless. Once you get to know her, she's just very straightforward and honest when expressing her feelings. She can be pretty brash, had short-tempered to people who are disrespectful/annoying to her.

"If you really are this badass that you think you are, you'll respect me."

Nika is a person of a free spirit with a strong will and motivation. She would follow reasonable orders/rules from ppl whom she respects, but she would get irritated when people tried to hold tight control over her and tell her what she should or shouldn't do, it might signal her that they don't trust/have faith in her (like her family). And if she feels like being overlooked/underwhelming, she tries to rebel and manage things on her own terms (run away from home to learn more about her powers, overthrow Lord Death Man, handle Mila's situation, go to Gotham to see Damian after his lack of contact/attention to her even though he calls her his girlfriend first).

Simplistic version (summary)↓

Prominent personality trait— Quick wit and easygoing, with a strong will and motivation. A confident, resilient, fashionable, and challenging person.

Hobby(so far)— Drawing, k-pop, opera.

Social ability— Tends to be playful, joking around with people, and likes to nickname them as a not-serious jab/comment. Mostly minding her own business, and not relying on other people much. Kind of a lone wolf who values her own time and effort.

Goals(so far)— Relying on her obsession with death to make sense of life. After the tournament and managing Lord Death Man's criminal empire she wants to slow down a bit to enjoy/explore her life.

With Damian— Playful, free talking and showing more emotions with him. Honest to him with times (resolved misunderstanding with him quickly). Likes his accompany a lot.

With (her older sister) Mila— a bit melancholy but not afraid to fight against her when she is being disrespectful/harmful.

And Ty for liking my art!!💝 I must say my portrayal of Nika still has some level of my preference/fanon in it (I love my art, but I'm not always satisfied with how I portray her within my ability). So take it with a grand of salt and give comics a try if you can! (For Nika, Robin2021, Lazarus planet: Next evolution, and Batman and Robin2023)

Have a great day anon, and thanks for reading!!🫶⚰️💀🦴♥️

[lackablazeical]

Hi Blaze! If it's not too much trouble, could you explain color theory to me? It's getting pretty complicated and I've seen a lot of videos about it but I can't understand them..

You found me at my most. High abskljtely

I'm adding a cut just cus this is gonna be WIICKED lONG

Okay so color theory in its most primitave is how colors interact with everything. To you and yojr mood, the colors around it, etc etc. So let's get into that

Fiest we have warm colors (red, orange, yellow). You could also call these the 'fuck it we ball''we're so back' 'fuck around' etc group. All together these tones are used to create feelings of warmth, heat, joy, romance, and energy.

The other half is the cold colors (Green, blue, purple/violet/indigo/get off my dick preppy artists). These are the "it is what it is" "its so over" 'find out' group. These tones usually create feelings of sadness, healing+injury, the cold, power, and even growth.

Now these are generalizations. Let me also specify on each specific color.

Red - associated with violence, anger, lust, blood, passion/energy, and confidence. The use of the color as blood, as Red roses on a white bed, of bold red lipstick, can all come to mind. This is also used in the context of fire. Red is a loud and overwhelming color bc it naturally draws our attention. It's also associated with dominance and can often be decided as an evil color.

Orange - associated with creativity, positivity, fun, superficiality, connection, caution/danger, and immaturity. This color can be used as sharing a mandarin orange, a construction workers orange high visibility jacket, or the orange fall leaves. Typically represents things like fall, harvest, and balancd. Orange is also a bright, striking color, but much more 'sweet' compared to red.

Yellow - associated with joy, optimism, intellect, perception, cowardice, caution, egotism, and fear. Think of crayon sun drawings, yellow traffic signs, being covered in gold, etc. Usually represented by the sun, flowers, on clothes, etc. Yellow is often an edible color in nature, so it draws our attention very easily. It is best as a bright contrast.

Green - associated with growth, nature, healing, luck, sickness, envy, materialism, and judgement. Think of Green plants, being green in the face/green with envy, or green (american) money. Usually seen as dollar bills, plants/nature, etc. Green is a very relaxing, but not all that stand out, unless an unnatural shade. That reminds us of toxins and poison, making it quickly mean it's own opposite.

Blue - associated with trust, loyalty, sadness, cold, peace, and wisdom. Think of the ocean or a blue summer sky, blue tinged white snow, the blue robes of scholars. Seen with rain, the sky, on protective characters, etc. Blue is a relaxing and strong color, but also reminds us of sadness and stagnation.

Purple - associated with wealth/royalty, pride, spirituality, mystery, and the unique. Royals in long purple robes, a fortune teller with a purple hat, the fantasy mystery of glowing purple eyes. Often used as clothes/fabric, magic colors, and creating odd vibes. Purple is an incredibly rare color in nature, making us see true purple as a luxurious sight. Bc of this rarity, it also is seen as mysterious and mystic.

Now, in almost all art, you can see how these colors are used to invoke certain feelings within the audience. The color coding of group casts (like MLP, TMNT, SU, TT, and more) often show this.

A leaderly/loyal/sad character often wears blue (rainbow dash, Leonardo, pearl/lapis, Cyborg). Wherean an angrier/scary/tough character has red (Tirek/Big Mac/garble, Raph, Garnet, Robin).

Now here is the fun part, mixing and matching!!!

Complenentary- opposite colors. Often used to show a connection/opposition between characters, either as 2 halves of a whole or complete enemies.

These two are siblings and are meant to be complete opposites, hence their complementary colors (yellow and purple) combining to make them a noticeable unit.

Analogous- basically all next to eachother on the color wheel. All warm colors would be Analogous to eachother. Used to create connection between character, a sense of uniformity, etc.

This is a use of analogous colors to make a cohesive and related image, relating the foreground to the background.

Triadic - 3 completely opposite colors. Think the primaries or secondaries, these are common triatjc combos

Now let us examine some art of mine with color theory to see it in action!

In this image, I made use of strong contrast between cold/warm colors (specially yellow + orange against blue). The warm pink of the phone against the dark blue bed stands the item out from just being a prop. The contrast of the colors and how it is used in the lighting evokes a late night drama session Leo is going through, lit by a hall light or something. And it evokes a warmth and energy to Leo that his surroundings do not share.

The strip of blue across Leo's face also adds interest to his face, which will lead the viewers eyes through the entire image. Pink is used to evoke gender stereotypes of femininity, even making the piece relate partially to gender. It is also used in accessories/beauty items, making an implication between internalized misogyny and the struggles leo may experience with his trans-ness. The green of Leo's skin is also a perfect stark contrast/combo bc of the yellow details and blue shadows, showing how he is confused and conflicted, not knowing which side to pick.

I Tired I'll reblog with more tomktrkw 👌

[gaymer-hag-stan]

I'm bored so here are my top 20 favourite Britney songs as long as a carefully curated playlist with all of her essential tracks:

Britney Spears rose to fame with her debut single "...Baby One More Time," becoming a global teen idol and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Known for her catchy pop hits, elaborate performances, and influential music videos, she played a key role in shaping the teen pop revival. Despite personal and legal struggles, she remains an iconic figure in pop culture and a symbol of resilience and artistic impact and one of my favourite artists of all time.

I've centered this blog mostly around video games and K-pop girl groups but divas like Britney have always been amongst my favourites and I really miss her music so this is a small tribute to her amazing catalogue of bangers.

If you have a friend who wants to get into Britney or maybe you want to brainwash them to get into Britney's music, show them this post, trust me 🤣

20. Boys

“Boys” is a funky, mid-tempo pop track from Britney's 2001 album Britney, later released in a remixed version featuring Pharrell Williams for the Austin Powers in Goldmember soundtrack in 2002. Blending R&B influences with playful, flirtatious lyrics, the song showcases a more mature, sultry side of Spears and highlights production from The Neptunes. While not one of her biggest chart hits, “Boys” became a fan favorite and was noted for its sleek production and confident vibe.

19. Till the World Ends

“Till the World Ends” is a high-energy dance-pop and electropop single from Britney's 2011 album Femme Fatale, co-written by Kesha and produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin. With its apocalyptic party theme, infectious beat, and chant-like chorus, the song became a club anthem and a commercial success, peaking in the top 10 of multiple charts worldwide. It was praised for its bold production and was accompanied by a post-apocalyptic-themed music video that matched its explosive energy.

18. I Wanna Go

“I Wanna Go” is an upbeat dance-pop single from Femme Fatale, known for its catchy whistle hook, rebellious lyrics, and energetic production by Max Martin and Shellback. The song expresses a desire for freedom and uninhibited fun, reflecting a carefree, defiant spirit. Its quirky music video, featuring Britney lashing out at paparazzi and robot attackers, added to its playful appeal, helping it become a commercial hit and fan favorite.

17. Do Somethin'

“Do Somethin’” is a sassy, uptempo pop track released in 2005 as a single from her compilation / remix album Greatest Hits: My Prerogative. Marked by edgy lyrics and an assertive tone, the song encourages listeners to take action and not stay idle, reflecting Britney’s confident and rebellious image. Though not released in the U.S. initially, it gained international success and featured a self-directed music video where Britney portrays a bold alter ego, further cementing her role as a pop provocateur.

16. Circus

“Circus” is a theatrical electropop song, released in 2008 as the title track and second single from her album Circus. The track uses a circus metaphor to depict Britney as the center of attention and in control of her performance, blending confident lyrics with bold production by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. Its dramatic style, pulsing beat, and captivating music video showcasing elaborate choreography and visual spectacle reinforced her comeback narrative and became a commercial and critical success.

15. Do You Wanna Come Over?

“Do You Wanna Come Over?” is a playful and flirtatious electro-pop track from her 2016 album Glory. Produced by Mattman & Robin with c-writing by Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter, the song features a funky guitar riff, catchy vocal hooks, and chanting background vocals that create an inviting, party-ready vibe. It was praised for its fun, laid-back energy and marked a return to a more mature and experimental sound in Britney’s discography.

14. (Drop Dead) Beautiful

“(Drop Dead) Beautiful” is a seductive electro-pop and R&B-influenced track by Britney from Femme Fatale, featuring rapper Sabi. Built around a heavy beat and sultry lyrics celebrating physical attraction, the song blends confident, provocative vocals with slick production by Benny Blanco, Ammo, and JMIKE. Its bold attitude and flirtatious tone made it a standout fan favorite, further emphasizing the album’s edgy, club-ready aesthetic.

13. Break the Ice

“Break the Ice” is a sleek electro-R&B and dance-pop single from her 2007 album Blackout, known for its icy synths, breathy vocals, and futuristic production by Danja. Lyrically, it invites a romantic reconnection, blending vulnerability with sensuality. Though released during a turbulent period in Britney's life, the song was well-received for its innovative sound and was accompanied by an anime-style music video that added to its cool, cybernetic vibe.

12. If U Seek Amy

“If U Seek Amy” is a cheeky and provocative electropop song from Circus, produced by Max Martin. Built around a playful double entendre in its title and chorus, the song blends catchy hooks with bold, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that sparked controversy and radio censorship debates. Its mix of mischief, pop polish, and clever wordplay made it a standout hit, reinforcing Britney's image as a pop provocateur unafraid to stir conversation.

11. S&M

Ok, I'm kinda cheating here I know but Rihanna and Britney's remix of "S&M" is a provocative, high-energy electropop track that blends bold, sexually charged lyrics with pounding club beats, celebrating themes of dominance, pleasure, and taboo fantasies. Britney's added verses complement Rihanna's original with a playful, rebellious tone, making the remix a standout collaboration that amplifies the song's edgy and unapologetic attitude.

10. 3

"3" is an uptempo electropop song with cheeky, suggestive lyrics about a threesome, blending playful innuendo with a pulsing dance beat and catchy chorus. Released as a standalone single from her greatest hits compilation The Singles Collection in 2009, the track showcases Britney’s provocative pop persona and quickly became a chart-topping hit.

9. Me Against the Music

"Me Against the Music," featuring Madonna, is a fast-paced dance-pop track that fuses hip hop and funk influences, centered around themes of liberation, self-expression, and the irresistible pull of the dance floor. Released in 2003 as the lead single from In the Zone, the song marks a shift toward a more mature and edgy sound in Britney’s career, with the duet highlighting both artists' commanding presence.

8. Work Bitch

"Work Bitch" is a high-energy EDM and dance-pop anthem that delivers a fierce, motivational message about ambition, luxury, and self-discipline, with Britney commanding listeners to work hard if they want success, fame, and glamour. Released in 2013 as the lead single from her album Britney Jean, the song features aggressive beats, bold lyrics, and a confident, empowering tone.

7. Womanizer

"Womanizer" is a catchy, synth-driven electropop track that calls out a charming yet deceitful man, with Britney confidently exposing his manipulative ways. Released in 2008 as the lead single from her album Circus, the song marked a powerful comeback, pairing empowering lyrics with a hypnotic hook and sleek production.

6. I'm a Slave 4 U

"I'm a Slave 4 U" is a sultry, R&B-influenced dance track that explores themes of sexual liberation and surrender to desire, marking a bold transformation from her earlier teen pop image. Released in 2001 as the lead single from her self-titled third album, the song features steamy production by The Neptunes and showcases a more mature, provocative side of Britney.

5. Toxic

"Toxic" is a sleek, genre-blending pop track known for its dramatic strings, futuristic production, and seductive lyrics about the allure and danger of a passionate, addictive relationship. Released in 2004 as a single from In the Zone, the song became one of Britney’s most iconic hits, praised for its bold sound and daring, high-gloss music video.

4. Breathe on Me

"Breathe on Me" is a sensual, downtempo electro-pop track that explores intimacy and erotic tension through breathy vocals, minimalistic production, and a hypnotic, atmospheric beat. Featured on In the Zone, the song emphasizes mood and allure over explicitness, highlighting a more mature and experimental side of Britney’s artistry.

3. Outrageous

"Outrageous" is a playful, urban-influenced pop track that celebrates indulgence, fame, and sensuality with flirtatious lyrics and a slick, hip hop-inspired beat. Released as part of In the Zone, the song captures Britney’s bold, confident persona and was originally planned as a single before plans were halted due to an injury during its music video shoot.

2. Get Naked (I Got a Plan)

"Get Naked (I Got a Plan)" is a provocative, futuristic electro-pop track driven by pulsating beats, whispered vocals, and seductive lyrics about lust and physical desire. Featured on her 2007 album Blackout, the song reflects the album's edgy, club-ready sound and showcases Britney's bold embrace of electronic experimentation and sensual themes.

Some honourable mentions before getting to my favourite song ever:

"Showdown"

"Lace and Leather"

"Up n' Down"

"Oops!... I Did It Again"

1. Gimme More

“Gimme More” from Blackout blends electro-pop and urban dance beats and is known for its provocative lyrics, hypnotic production, and the iconic opening line, “It’s Britney, bitch.” It reflects themes of fame, desire, and media scrutiny, and became a commercial hit, symbolizing Spears’ resilience during a tumultuous period in her personal life.

So that's it. Go ahead and tell me your faves!

[alwaysurvalentine]

Phazes - Chapter Two

Art by: @starthecozy Beta: @kayleeofcamelot 💛

Phazes Masterlist 🪩

Steve’s able to take in more of the club in the daylight. When he rounds the corner he can see that the line of windows wrapping around the ground and upper floor of the building have a dark tint. It’s a nice touch to ensure the dancers have privacy, keeping passers-by from peering inside. 

Ginger didn’t really give him a time to come in, just some time before opening hour. He figures if the door is locked he can go get a coffee and then come back. Luckily, when he tries the door it opens with a click. A deep breath and then he steps in. It feels nerve wracking walking in now, even though he had so much fun tending the bar with Ginger. Part of him worries that last night was a fluke and today he’ll meet with the boss, Eddie, and be told not to bother staying until Open. It would suck, but Steve knows better than to stay somewhere he’s not wanted. 

The podium blocking the entrance is empty, and he’s thankful for it since it means not bumping into the intimidating bouncer that was there the night before. She’d been one of the prettiest women he’s ever seen but Steve’s sure she could kill someone with a sharp look. 

Framed posters line the wall leading towards the podium and with no one impatiently waiting to get in, Steve decides to take the time to look at them. There’s a variety of shots, some solo and then others with a group of dancers featured. Bold white letters name the dancers: ‘Angel, Barbie, Baby, and Ken’. One of the posters has the dancers in a line, right legs kicked up high in the air with sheer black skirts fanned out behind them. At the end of the entrance a sheet hangs over where another poster should be, with only one dancer’s name below it ‘Peach’. 

Despite being curious, he lets the sheet stay where it is when he walks past. The main floor is lit up from the upstairs window and dust dances in the sunbeams. All of the tables have overturned chairs on top and the bar is still tidied up from the night before. Steve offered to stay and clean more, but Ginger waved him off after giving him a share of the tips. Said there was no point in him cleaning without being hired just yet. 

“Uh, hello?” His voice echoes through the space and a dull thud sounds from behind the curtain. A couple moments pass before it parts slightly in the middle and a blonde peaks out with a smile. Even without all of the makeup, Steve can tell this is the dancer ‘Angel’. She appears again at the edge of the stage, coming out and down the couple of stairs to stand face to face with him.

“Hey, I’m Chrissy!” Her hair is half in rollers and half in undone curls over her shoulder. 

“I’m Steve. Sorry to disturb, but Ginger told me to come early to talk to Eddie and Birdie?” All of the confidence he started the sentence with tapers off and he runs a nervous hand through his hair. Why did I not get Ginger’s number last night? I’m way too early.

Chrissy smiles at him and nods encouragingly. “I know! Eddie said you’d be here early but didn’t know the time. He just stepped out, but you can hang out with me until he or Robin gets here. Sorry, ‘Birdie’. She’s in charge of the wardrobe around here, so it’s important that she gets your size for our themed nights.” She gestures for him to follow and then Steve’s being guided behind the curtain and up a spiral staircase. The room they step into has eight vanities set up, mirrors back to back so there’s really just two rows of four to navigate around. Only one of them has lights on, with abandoned hair curlers sitting on top, and a makeup bag spilled out on the floor. “Ignore the mess, you startled me is all!” 

She scoops the bag up easily and gets comfortable in her chair labeled ‘Angel’. Steve watches as she pulls out one of the hair rollers to release the curls. It reminds him of watching his mom get ready when he was really little, sitting on the toilet lid while she styled her hair.

“You can borrow Abigail’s seat for now.” The seat she nods to has ‘Peach’ printed on the back and it’s very light when he pulls it out. Light enough that he almost slings it to the floor in his haste to sit down, and any hope that Chrissy didn’t see it is squashed when she giggles behind her hand.

“Please pretend that didn’t happen.”

~

Chrissy is talking to someone when Eddie walks upstairs. She’s putting away her makeup and laughing when he finally realizes that Abigail’s not the one sitting next to her. Instead it’s Steve from the night before, this time with a maroon T-shirt and dark jeans on. Eddie can’t decide if it’s better or worse that Steve’s tried to match the colors of the club. He kinda just wants to tell Steve to pack it up and go home, stop trying to be someone he’s clearly not. 

But Steve’s grinning boyishly at Chrissy when she shoves at his shoulder and the carefree interaction is surprising. It usually takes her a while to warm up to new people. This should be a cause for celebration, but there’s a feeling of trepidation settling in Eddie’s stomach instead. 

Steve seems to be getting on everyone’s good side easily; it never works out that way in real life ��� the other shoe is going to drop sooner or later. The ironed T-shirt and styled hair told Eddie everything he needs to know, Steve’s more concerned about his image than anything else. Why bother with someone who’s going to be self absorbed like that? 

“Oh, hey Eddie!” Chrissy perks up in her mirror, blue eyes brightening just from his presence. Today she’s decided on curly hair and glittery eyeshadow that shines in the light. 

“Hey, Chris.” He smiles and turns his attention to Steve, who has awkwardly stood up with his right hand extended to Eddie. As much fun as it would be to make him squirm a bit, Eddie reaches out and shakes his hand firmly. “Steve. I’m Eddie. Nice to finally meet you. Ginger said you did good yesterday. Birdie’s not here yet but we should chat in my office for a bit anyway. Need to go over some specifics with you.” Steve preens when he mentions Ginger’s comment just like Eddie thought he would. The urge to just send him home is strong, but Chrissy looks hopeful, so Eddie figures he has to at least give Steve a shot.

Steve’s voice is confident when he responds, “Nice to meet you.” 

Eddie nods and walks towards his office. He hears Abigail’s chair getting tucked away and then steps following behind him. 

His office is bathed in warm, red light. Robin bought him the beaded curtains as a joke, something about adding to his ‘wanna-be vampire’ vibe. Joke’s on her though because he’s never taking them down. They match his torn up red leather couch too. That couch has been the go-to napping spot in the club for as long as he’s had it; another piece he won’t get rid of. A faded Corroded Coffin poster hangs in a frame behind the couch. 

Eddie nods towards the chair in front of his desk for Steve to sit in, while he props himself in his desk chair. Steve’s chair is mismatched like the rest of his furniture, a deep blue that clashes with the deep brown of his desk. There’s condensation rings littered on the desk’s top, but what can you expect from a desk you drag inside from the curb? Ray had grumbled and groaned the entire time he helped Eddie get it upstairs, but the old man did let him borrow the truck to get it across town, so how mad could he really be?

Eddie’s chair squeaks quietly when he sits and he has to bite back a smile when he sees how Steve’s sitting. His back is ramrod straight in the chair, hands folded over each other in his lap while his eyes dart around the room. He looks like a little kid in the principal’s office. It’s easy to catch the moment Steve’s eyes find the pictures propped up on the shelf behind him. 

There’s a lot of good ones back there. A blurry shot of Robin laughing in their unfurnished apartment, a slice of pizza in her hand, eating dinner straight from the box. Another of Chrissy’s first time on stage, smiling over to the band as she sang. Eddie’s favorite has to be the shot of him pulling Chrissy and Robin close with an arm slung over their shoulders on opening day. Robin’s favorite is the one of Eddie, splayed out on the ground after their first slammed shift. 

“So. You obviously know your way around the bar floor. I’m assuming you have experience?”

~

Two quick knocks is the only warning given before the door swings open. A woman with short hair comes in, holding onto a hanger. Steve’s happy for the distraction. As easy as it had been to get along with Ginger and Chrissy, he feels like he can’t get through to Eddie. There’s something about the other man that sets him on edge. 

“How did you get this fixed?!” She waves the hanger at Eddie, who grins like the cat that got the canary and leans back. 

“Trade secret. You’re welcome. Birdie, this is Steve.” ‘Birdie’ acknowledges Steve with a nod. Her blue eyes feel like they look through him, but before she can say anything else Eddie chuckles. “Think you can get him dressed like everyone else? Something tells me he's going to need a full Closet experience. Yesterday he showed up as a boy scout, and while some people might be into that, our bartenders need to look a bit more classy.” There’s an edge to Eddie’s words that Steve doesn’t like and he stiffens slightly. 

“Can I dress him? What do you keep me around for?” She rolls her eyes and gestures for Steve to stand up. No sooner than he does, she points and spins her hand to get him to turn. “Also, my name is actually Robin. Eddie just doesn’t know how to use people’s real names. Sure you don’t wanna escape before you get renamed too?” Some kind of offended squawk comes out of Eddie’s mouth and Steve can’t stop the laugh that escapes. Maybe he’s just gotta get through Eddie’s tough guy exterior and then he’ll be greeted with the same warm snark. “Alright, you done with him then? There’s only so much time before the show and I can’t get him dressed and tell Abigail she’s going to be a star. Go do your job.” She sticks her tongue out at Eddie and grabs Steve’s elbow to lead him out.

Even just a couple steps out of the office and Steve already feels like he can breathe again. Everyone’s been so nice and welcoming, except for Eddie. Which doesn’t really match up with all the nice things Ginger and Chrissy had to say. It’s not like Eddie knows about who Steve used to be - a stuck up Prom King that put people down just to feel better about himself. 

He’s grown a lot since leaving home. His dad might not have accepted the new and improved version of Steve, but at least he was finally someone he wasn’t ashamed of being. Everyone has to start from somewhere, right? Steve’s been working on himself for awhile, trying to figure out how to be true to himself in a new city.  Phazes seemed like a good first step. Worry settles in his stomach at the thought of this falling through. Yes, he probably could find somewhere else to work. But something about seeing the ‘Help Wanted’ posted outside the door and then stumbling into a man-made paradise feels like a sign. He’s going to do whatever it takes to win Eddie over, at least get him to like Steve enough to not mind him at the bar. 

“Alright, so I don’t know what Eddie filled you in on, but as far as my job is concerned, I make sure that the club keeps a similar vibe going for all of the staff. You worked with Ginger yesterday, right? She was probably wearing some burgundy?” She pauses for a moment, eyes cutting over his figure again before turning towards the clothes racks along the wall. Steve’s surprised she’s able to talk so fast while her mind is clearly more focused on finding clothes for him. 

“Anyway, if you didn’t notice by now, the whole club’s colors are red and black. Might be basic, but Eddie’s always favored those two. You’ll get a couple plain shirts that have Phazes on the back for when you wanna dress more casual. Once our regulars know you a bit better, we can play around with what you wear. If there’s something from your closet that you like to wear, just let me know and I’ll see what I can do. Same thing for items you try to avoid, just keep in mind where you’re working. Sometimes skin is going to be shown. I just need to know how tasteful or tasteless you might like it.” She wiggles her shoulders at him with a playful smile and Steve finds himself smiling back. Robin makes him feel a little more at ease and a lot less nervous about his first official day.

“Okay, take these, we’re going to try these on in my office. We need to make sure you’re not sticking out like a sore thumb, at least not any more than you already do. And no need to be nervous, you’re not my type.” A pile of clothes are thrusted in Steve’s arms, all kinds of fabric threatening to fall as he rushes to follow her back down the hall. They pass by the open door of Eddie’s office, light still spilling into the space. Steve glances in just long enough to see Chrissy resting on the couch and talking with Eddie.

~

Steve’s pretty sure he’s going to find  pin pricks all over his arms and torso when he showers later. Robin’s stab happy when it comes to pinning the clothes to fit him better. She’s lucky he’s had to go to fittings like this before, so he knows the importance of staying still and not moving from the positions she places him in. Ever since highschool he’s been wearing some variation of jeans and a polo. It’s comfortable and easy to dress up or dress down with the right accessories. Plus, he’s never heard any complaints about how nicely his jeans hug his ass. 

Despite the stabbing, Robin does work efficiently. She’s gotten him sized for a week’s worth of different outfits, all folded carefully and stacked on the end of her workbench. “Alright! And you’re all set. At least for now, I’ve gotta talk to Missy before I have all of your clothes ready.” Confusion must show on Steve’s face because Robin huffs a laugh.

“Sorry, you’re going to be hearing a lot of different names around here.We know people all around town. Missy’s a seamstress, who helps out with the more delicate and detailed costumes for us. I can do minor fixes, let out some space if needed, and it’s even easier to bring seams in to make them fit just right. Helping everyone keep up with their outfit changes takes up most of my time though. Not to mention, keeping everything sorted in here – it may look like chaos to you, but to me this is a perfectly organized space.” 

She’s not wrong. The room she called her office looks even more chaotic than the Closet. At least with the Closet, most of the clothes seemed to be sorted by color. In here it looks like a little girl dumped out all of her barbie’s clothes and left them where they landed. Steve can’t see a system but he figures he doesn’t really need to since it’s not his space.

“Think you can come in a little early tomorrow again? Like around two? That gives me enough time to have all your T-shirts ready. What you have on right now will be good for tonight, now go on, shoo. Peach needs her backup dancers and I can bet Eddie will forget to tell them about the change.” 

Robin waves him out with a smile, mumbling something about not needing a distraction while she works. It makes him grin and throw a wink, “Thought I wasn’t your type?” 

“Oh shut up, lover boy. You wish. Get out there and find Ginger. She’s probably already setting up the bar.”

~

“Oh good, you came back.” Ginger’s voice is teasing when Steve walks up. She’s slicked her hair back today instead of trying it with a bandana. The bar is spotless and she nods toward an empty stool for him to sit in. “Met with Eddie, I assume. Did it go well?” 

“Yes? I mean, I hope so. I don’t know.” Steve sighs and shrugs, watching as Ginger’s expert hands work quickly until a single shot is placed in front of him in record time. They only met yesterday but Steve feels like he can open up to her without judgment. “It’s just… he kinda seemed off? I don’t know, it’s not like I know him anyway, but he just seemed to be tense for whatever reason. And I know you checked in with him if he was okay with me working the night, but I don’t know if maybe he wasn’t as cool with it as you thought?” 

He traces the rim of the shot glass before picking it up and drinking it. Straight Tequila. It burns going down but he doesn’t cough, instead just places the glass upside down on the mat between them. Hopefully he’s  just overthinking things, Eddie’s probably like this with all of the new hires. 

“I’m just worried he doesn’t think I can do the job. I know you’re going to have to teach me a bit more about the whole bartending thing in general, but I promise I’m a fast learner.” He doesn’t sound as confident as he’d like, a hint of desperation making itself known in his voice.

Ginger must be able to tell that he’s about to start freaking out because she rests a hand on his. She squeezes gently and bends to meet his eyes. Steve watches as her green eyes dart across his face, she nods and backs up again a smile. 

“Steve, you’re going to be just fine. You know how to talk to people, and that’s more than half the battle when it comes to serving. We’ll figure out the drinks later. For now, just keep doing what you did yesterday and we’ll be perfectly fine.”

She’s right. All he can do is keep doing his best and hope that Eddie can see the effort he’s putting in. He’s not here to slack off. And with that thought he knocks on the bar and stands.

“Any specials I need to know for the night?”

~

Eddie adjusts his vest one last time as the curtain starts to rise. The night before had been busy for a Thursday, but Friday and Saturdays are their true weekend. Tables look to be full and there’s already a small crowd forming in the standing section. Nearly everyone’s attention goes to the stage at the sound of Chrissy’s voice.

“Hey, is this thing on?” 

Right on cue the band starts up, the beginning notes of ‘I love Rock n’ Roll’ turning the last few heads toward the stage, including Steve, who’s standing next to the bar. Eddie leans against their jukebox prop, back towards Chrissy while he pretends to look through song selections. Even without seeing her, he knows she’s crossing the stage with a saunter, tossing her hair over her shoulder when she looks to the crowd. 

Finally, a tap on his shoulder and he gets to turn towards her with faked nonchalance. She’s wearing a cropped ACDC shirt and tiny black shorts with fishnets underneath. The heels she has on would normally make her almost eye level with Eddie, but his own boots boost him a couple inches so her eyes are more level with his chin. With his attention now on her, she spins so her back is to him, rolling her hips as she bends her knees. With ringed fingers, he grabs her hips when she comes back up, spinning her against him so he can start to step in time with her. In perfect sync to the lyrics and the bass, she steps back as he steps forward, guiding them to the center of the stage. A thin layer of fog shifts and swirls around them as they move, the work of Argyle’s effects. Jonathan lights up a couple other dancers as they saunter out, swaying their hips left and right as they fill the stage. 

The number ends with Eddie and Chrissy on their knees, facing each other, throwing their hair from side to side along with the sound of Grant’s strumming. Just as quickly as the song started, it ends and the stage is blanketed in red light. It’s enough for the audience to see their shadows while everyone catches their breath and exits to the backstage.

Eddie can just make out Steve standing at one of his tables, eyes glued to the stage. He kind of wants to be upset at the lack of attention towards his work, but Eddie can understand it a bit. The first time he’d seen a burlesque show he’d been transfixed. As soon as the show was over, Eddie knew he had to talk to someone about getting on stage too.

That’s how he met Michael, who was the host for the night and was very patient with all of Eddie’s questions. They’d become fast friends and Eddie couldn’t be happier to have the man as one of the main dancers of Phazes. 

~

Steve’s breath catches in his throat when Eddie approaches the bar. Up close he can finally make out the tattoo under Eddie’s collar bone, a large spider. There’s more ink peeking out from under his shirt, but it’s buttoned too high for Steve to make it out. Eddie glances from one end of the bar to the other, but Ginger just stepped away, so it’s not like he’ll be finding anyone but Steve there. Eddie seems disappointed at that and steps behind the bar. He doesn’t say anything, just reaches for different glasses, lining them up on the bar top before turning to grab different liquor bottles.

It’s not the first time Steve’s had to strike up conversation. He tidies up his end of the bar, napkins straightened in their holder and stray straws tossed in a black trash bin. 

“You were awesome up there.” Just a nod and a hint of a smile from Eddie. “How long have you and Chrissy been dancing together?” Steve watches as Eddie’s brows furrow, brown eyes searching his. He doesn’t know what he’s looking for and opts to refill the cherries in the bar bin instead of entertaining the staring contest Eddie’s started.

“Uh, been a few years now. Chrissy’s a natural.” Again, the other man goes quiet and tension settles over both of them. There’s no point in forcing conversation. Steve just wishes he knew what he’d done to get on Eddie’s bad side. With how he interacted with Robin, Steve thought he’d be a bit more laid back. 

“You talking ‘bout our girl, Angel?” Ginger’s voice breaks the tension easily, Eddie straightening and shifting out of her way when she rounds the bar. She bumps her hip against his for good measure and waves him away. “Go on, let me work my magic! Scoot!” A genuine smile graces Eddie’s face and he backs away with his hands raised.

~

“He hates me.” Steve would rest his head on the bar, but it’s a little sticky and his hair took him too long to do just to ruin it by being dramatic. Ginger pats his back in what would be solidarity except she’s also laughing. “Wow, and you do too apparently.” He smiles to show he doesn’t really mean it. She rolls her eyes and goes to say something just as one of his tables raises a hand to call him over. “Don’t worry about it.” 

His table just needs refills, so he’s quick to return to Ginger, mouth open to remind her what his table wants. Luckily, she’s already got the drinks ready when he comes back, must be more regulars. Steve has no idea how she keeps them all straight in her head. It’s a little stressful if he thinks about how well she knows everyone, especially when he starts to wonder if he’s expected to do the same. His memory can be a little spotty with specific details now, too many concussions during high school to let him hold onto the little things. Sometimes it’s a feat just to remember someone’s name after meeting them once. 

“You’ll get like this one day. Soon enough you’ll be walking out with their drinks before they even have to ask.” One day Steve’s face won’t give away everything he’s thinking. Clearly today is not that day.

~

Abigail is pacing behind the curtains, red dress trailing the ground as she walks. A large bow sways with her hips and its tails drape over her ass. She’s pulled her hair into a bun, a few strands curled around her face. When the curtains rise the silver barrettes in her hair will shine. Eddie’s just about to walk over and offer a pep talk, but Argyle beats him to it, already stopping Abigail’s pacing. Eddie can’t hear what he says, but Abigail brings Argyle in for a hug. Unlike his words, Abigail’s laugh does carry to the wings of the stage where Eddie is. It brings a smile onto his own face and he nods before heading to the Closet to change his top. 

Robin meets him halfway, black button down in one hand and heart shaped paper fan in the other. “Edward. Why do you always have to be the last one to change? You’d lose your head if it wasn’t attached.” The words would have a stronger effect if she wasn’t fighting a smile, “Now can you put this on and make sure that everything is ready?” 

No matter how many times they’ve done this, Robin always gets nervous when they introduce a new number to the setlist. Her voice reflects it now, going a little high and breathless as she continues, “Argyle said he was checking on the set to make sure it was solid, have you seen him? All of you boys sure like to stress me out. Also -”

“Make sure to name your first grey hair after me.” The comment’s just enough to stop Robin in her tracks. Eddie’s leveled with an unimpressed stare, but she still takes his red shirt once he shrugs it off. 

“Yeah, yeah. Anyway, can you make sure to check in with Abigail after this? She was really worried. Acts like she hasn’t perfected this. It’s a classic, the crowd’s going to eat it up.” 

Eddie nods as she speaks, buttoning his shirt until just the top three buttons are undone. The point of this performance is to keep all eyes on Abigail, let ‘Peach’ finally make her debut. Robin passes him the paper fan and walks off mumbling something under her breath.

“Thanks, Birdie!” 

~

Abigail stretches a hand out and Eddie presses a quick kiss against her glove. She pulls away just as quick to grab at the shiny bracelet Chrissy dangles in front of her. The bracelet snaps on easily and she struts to the other side of the stage. Ken presses a quick kiss to her cheek when she passes, holding an arm out to help her up the steps to be further up stage. Eddie and a couple others hold their fans in front of their chests, moving them in time with a fake heartbeat. Those without fans hold up jewelry or martini glasses filled with silver confetti.

One of the glasses is grabbed by Abigail and she raises it like she’s proposing a toast as she sings. She tips the glass and all of the confetti rains down, everyone kneeling down to offer their gifts. A necklace is draped over her head so that a large silver pendant hangs between her collarbones. 

Finally she stands at the top, offering a sly smile towards the audience. Another glass of confetti is thrown, Jonathan’s cue to cut all of the lights but hers off, which he does perfectly. The confetti almost looks like rain as it falls and Abigail raises her hands as she sings. There’s a ring glinting in the light as she does so, matching the same shine of the other jewelry she’s gained. A couple steps and she’s level with the other dancers again; while they can see each other, Eddie knows the crowd can really only see their shadows surrounding her. Chrissy’s dainty hands come forward and place a tiara onto Abigail's head. 

All of the lights go out when Abigail finishes her song and the room erupts into applause. Instead of the bright lights from before, warmth lights the stage and Ken pushes Abigail to the front center for the crowd. She steps forward and waves at everyone, smiling wide as she walks from one side of the stage to the other. 

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Peach!”

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Anupama 1st May 2025 Written Update: Kinjal's arrest

Anupama 1st May 2025 Written Update: Kinjal's arrest. Today in Anupama written update, Just when we thought the Shahs had checked all the drama boxes, boom—Kinjal gets exposed for office theft. And no, it’s not a misunderstanding, a prank, or a fake accusation—it’s cold, hard CCTV footage courtesy of Gautam, who doesn’t even flinch before dropping the truth bomb. Anupama and the rest are left gobsmacked. Seriously, even Pakhi couldn’t cook up this level of scandal. Gautam, calm but disappointed, says Kinjal didn’t even realize there were cameras. Rookie mistake. She was trusted with responsibility but apparently mistook it for a shopping spree. Pakhi—channeling her inner Rakhi Dave—questions why Kinjal didn’t just ask her mother for help. Paritosh, now officially the king of delayed reactions, joins the interrogation. The motive behind the crime? Pari. Turns out, Kinjal went full Robin Hood—but forgot the ‘steal from the rich, give to the poor’ part and went straight to ‘steal from your own office.’ Mahi, ever observant, drops the tea that Pari had confided in her that something shady was going on. Anupama, with her strict teacher tone, warns Mahi not to gossip like it’s a school corridor. Hasmuk and Leela pile on, confused and hurt by Kinjal’s actions. Kinjal tries to defend herself, saying it was the first time Pari ever made a real demand. (First time and you chose crime? Bold strategy.) Pari claps back with the clarity of a kid raised on logic and values. She questions when she ever insisted on studying in Canada, and why Kinjal took the shady route. Even the kids—Ansh, Ishani, and Pari—join the moral-policing squad. Gautam, done with the dramatics, calls the police to arrest Kinjal. Paritosh falls to his knees (figuratively), begging for mercy. Gautam offers a way out: convince Raghav to drop the case. Paritosh turns to his eternal savior—Anupama—and tries guilt-tripping her into fixing everything. Gautam joins the chorus, asking for assurance. But Anupama has retired from playing fixer for adult Shah problems. She calmly but firmly says she has no right to pressure Raghav. She even throws a little shade asking why Vasundhara and Parag are so nervous—unless they too have skeletons in their designer closets. She makes it clear: Kinjal blurred the lines between what’s legal and what’s just emotional justification. The police proceed with the arrest, and Kinjal admits she did it for Pari’s future. Anupama gives her the ultimate reality check: if every mother in need turned to stealing, what kind of world would that be? She asks Kinjal why she didn’t just ask for help. Paritosh, still hoping for a miracle, begs for more time. But Anupama isn’t playing fairy godmother today. She says Raghav is not the villain—Kinjal is—and justice must be served. Gautam throws one final jab, claiming Anupama will never understand people like him, and instructs the police to do their job. Outside the house, the neighborhood aunty brigade is already throwing shade like confetti. The Shahs become local gossip fodder. Paritosh, completely ignoring his wife's crime, blames Anupama for not rescuing her. Pakhi joins the blame game, calling her selfish. Leela, ever the drama queen, says Anupama is now against the Shahs too. Because clearly, holding someone accountable = betrayal. Poor Anupama stands stunned, once again made the villain of a story she didn’t even write. In a subplot of emotional fluff, Aryan dreams about Mahi asking if her jacket suits her. Khyati tells Aryan to stop hiding his feelings. High school-level romance, because why not add some teenage heartbeats to the chaos? Meanwhile, Hasmuk reminds Anupama that more storms are coming. The Kotharis are shaken. Prem supports Anupama, while Rahi offers a formal apology on behalf of both Kinjal and Anupama. Gautam reveals the shocking truth to Vasundhara and Parag—that Anupama refused to interfere with Raghav’s decision even when given the chance to save Kinjal. Anil is left stunned, probably wondering when this family got a subscription to daily soap mayhem. Pari, bless her little heart, feels responsible for the whole mess. Paritosh awkwardly tries to console Anupama, who is already trying to calm Pari down. The child is weighed down by guilt, thinking her wish caused this spiral. Anupama tries to comfort her, gently holding her emotional storm. Precap: Prem tells Rahi to stop holding grudges against Anupama. Rahi softens and decides to apologize. Anupama finally figures out why Raghav dropped the case. Rahi is stunned when she learns Anupama has actually hired Raghav for Anu Ki Rasoi. Plot twist season is far from over. Read the full article

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Stranger Things Fans attention, please! Keep your eyes, mind, and ears open because you’re going to explore the top 6 best Stranger Things outfits, which will give you the killer look and make you stand out the best in the crowd! Whenever you wear these Stranger Things Jackets you’ll feel like you’re playing the character of the epic horror drama series in your real life. These outfits capture the spirit of a renowned show from vintage charm to 80s throwback flair. Also, these outfits aren’t just simple costumes but they are the best if you’re attending any themed party or simply you just want to add a touch of charm to your daily life look! So, stick with us as we explore some finest Stranger Things outfit ideas! 1. Stranger Things Chrissy White Hoodie Order Now Revealing the must-have for every Stranger Things fan, The Stranger Things Chrissy White Hoodie! Its classic white hue colour gives a fresh and innocent vibe that can go with any outfit. Chrissy Stranger Things Outfit is composed of high-quality fleece fabric and its inner is of viscose lining which keeps you warm and makes a perfect match for all-day wear. Chrissy Cunningham’s white hoodie has rib-knitted cuffs that keep you shielded from the cosy breezes and give you trendy refinement. Its front zipper style with the hooded design adds a taste of elegance and effectiveness. This hoodie has your back whether you’re fending off Demogorgons or just going about your daily business in Hawkins. With the Stranger Things Chrissy Hoodie, you can easily keep your belongings with you because of its two spacious outside pockets and one inside pocket. And this hoodie comes in a range of sizes from XS to Custom. So get ready ladies and be ready to turn heads with Stranger Things season 4 clothing! 2. 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Stranger Things Eddie Munson Denim Vest Order Now The Eddie Munson Stranger Things Season 4 Vest is a recognizable outfit, which adds homage to the character’s brave and individual sense of style. Its classic blue denim fabric radiates classic allure. Eddie Munson DIO VEST front is of buttoned style closure with an inner viscose lining which makes it suitable for all-day wear. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the shirt-style collar of this vest completes the look. The prime part of this jacket is that it is designed for both men and women so that they can both keep their special belongings conveniently such as mobile, wallet, and lipstick with its four outside and one inside pocket. Don’t be tense about your body type because its sizes range from XS to custom. So be ready to capture attention at the Halloween party with Stranger Things Eddie DIO VEST! FAQs 1: Why Stranger Things is so famous? Stranger Things is famous for its nostalgic 80s vibes, thrilling adventures, inspiring friendships, and for creating a distinct and captivating viewing experience. 2: When was Stranger Things Season 5 released? The official date of Strangers Things Season 5 has not been announced yet. It could be 2024 or 2025. 3: What fashion style is Stranger Things? Stranger Things embraces 80s throwback style with a blend of casual attire and recognizable character designs. 4: Where do they get the clothes for Stranger Things? Outfits in Stranger Things are sourced from vintage stores and sometimes they are custom-made according to the character’s personality and style. 5: Who has a good style in Stranger Things? Everybody is famous for their style but Eleven is known for her iconic pink dress and Hooper’s rugged. 6: Is Stranger Things good for 13 year olds? Stranger Things is suitable for 13-year-olds but parents should review it first. 7: Who is the most beautiful girl in Stranger Things? Nancy Wheeler, Max Mayfield (also check out the luxury Stranger Things Max Mayfield Outfits on our store), and Eleven are appreciated for being the most beautiful in Stranger Things. 8: Who was Robin in love with Stranger Things? Robin had a crush on a girl named Tammy Thompson, who appeared in Stranger Things S3. 9: How do you dress like a character in Stranger Things? You can recreate their look by wearing their signature outfits, like Eleven’s pink dress or Dustin’s Jacket combo. 10: What do you wear to a Stranger Things event? You can go for an 80s look or you can dress up as your favourite character from Stranger Things. Source link

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Stranger Things Fans attention, please! Keep your eyes, mind, and ears open because you’re going to explore the top 6 best Stranger Things outfits, which will give you the killer look and make you stand out the best in the crowd! Whenever you wear these Stranger Things Jackets you’ll feel like you’re playing the character of the epic horror drama series in your real life. These outfits capture the spirit of a renowned show from vintage charm to 80s throwback flair. Also, these outfits aren’t just simple costumes but they are the best if you’re attending any themed party or simply you just want to add a touch of charm to your daily life look! So, stick with us as we explore some finest Stranger Things outfit ideas! 1. Stranger Things Chrissy White Hoodie Order Now Revealing the must-have for every Stranger Things fan, The Stranger Things Chrissy White Hoodie! Its classic white hue colour gives a fresh and innocent vibe that can go with any outfit. Chrissy Stranger Things Outfit is composed of high-quality fleece fabric and its inner is of viscose lining which keeps you warm and makes a perfect match for all-day wear. Chrissy Cunningham’s white hoodie has rib-knitted cuffs that keep you shielded from the cosy breezes and give you trendy refinement. Its front zipper style with the hooded design adds a taste of elegance and effectiveness. This hoodie has your back whether you’re fending off Demogorgons or just going about your daily business in Hawkins. With the Stranger Things Chrissy Hoodie, you can easily keep your belongings with you because of its two spacious outside pockets and one inside pocket. And this hoodie comes in a range of sizes from XS to Custom. So get ready ladies and be ready to turn heads with Stranger Things season 4 clothing! 2. Stranger Things Season 4 Jim Hopper Puffer Jacket Order Now The Stranger Things Season 4 Jim Hopper Puffer Jacket comes in three remarkable colours Blue, Red, and White which add boldness to your personality when you wear it. It is crafted from durable parachute fabric and inner from soft viscose lining which guarantees to keep you warm in cold weather. You can also try the Joyce And Hopper Matching Jackets. The stand-up collar of Jim Hopper Puffer Jacket gives you confident vibes and the button-style closure makes this jacket more cool. The elastic cuffs of this puffer Jacket provide a tight fit that keeps off the cold. Whether you’re short or tall in height you can have it for yourself because it comes in XS to Custom and here’s the best part is that it caters to both men and women. So get ready to set out on your incredible adventures with these chic and functional Halloween costumes of Stranger Things! 3. Stranger Things Joseph Quinn Denim Jacket Order Now It is time to introduce you to the eye-catching piece of the collection which is the Eddie Munson DIO Jacket! This unique denim jacket features a blend of a blue denim vest and a black real leather jacket and its inner viscose lining gives you a cosy feel against your skin. Eddie’s Stranger Things denim Jacket gives you a classic look with its front buttoned closure. Moreover, what makes it more cool is its shirt-style collar and zipper cuffs which add an extra layer of detail to this jacket. Additionally, the Eddie Munson Jean Jacket comes with four patches and three pins on the front and a Dio-printed design on the back. This jacket is available in sizes from XS to Custom to both men and women with the feature of a leather jacket or without. it’s a versatile piece perfect for Halloween too so get your hands on Stranger Things costumes! 3. Stranger Things Season 4 Robin Buckley Jacket Order Now Here’s the glamorous Robin Buckley Jacket from Stranger Things! Its black colour is known for its unique style which makes you fearless as well! Robin Buckley Stranger Things Costume Jacket is constructed with pure denim with an inner viscose lining which ensures durability and gives you unlimited comfort. Its shirt-style collar and buttoned cuffs add an element of elegance to your outfit. This stylish piece of outerwear features the front zipper closure with eight eye-catching patches at both front and back which doesn’t only give you a polished look but also adds an element of uniqueness. Finally, the Robin Buckley S4 outfit is available for ladies and every type of body without any size problem. So get ready women to celebrate your confidence and individuality with Stranger Things 4 Halloween costumes! 5. Eddie Munson Stranger Things Season 4 Leather Jacket Order Now No doubt Stranger Things Eddie Munson Leather Jacket is a naturally stylish jacket that is adored by everyone. Its black colour honours the Eddie Munson and gives a unique style too. If you want a classic touch in your leather jacket then you can go for real leather otherwise for an animal-friendly option faux leather is best. The front of the Joseph Quinn Leather jacket is of zipper closure with a viscose lining in the inner which looks ultra-modern. Plus the snap tab style collar and zipper cuffs add a particular appearance to the jacket. This men’s black leather jacket comes with two spacious outside pockets and one convenient inside pocket in which you can keep your essentials easily. Eddie Munson Stranger Things Leather Jacket Outfit is for both men and women available in sizes from XS to Custom. So it’s time to add your twist to your outfit with this lux leather jacket! 6. Stranger Things Eddie Munson Denim Vest Order Now The Eddie Munson Stranger Things Season 4 Vest is a recognizable outfit, which adds homage to the character’s brave and individual sense of style. Its classic blue denim fabric radiates classic allure. Eddie Munson DIO VEST front is of buttoned style closure with an inner viscose lining which makes it suitable for all-day wear. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the shirt-style collar of this vest completes the look. The prime part of this jacket is that it is designed for both men and women so that they can both keep their special belongings conveniently such as mobile, wallet, and lipstick with its four outside and one inside pocket. Don’t be tense about your body type because its sizes range from XS to custom. So be ready to capture attention at the Halloween party with Stranger Things Eddie DIO VEST! FAQs 1: Why Stranger Things is so famous? Stranger Things is famous for its nostalgic 80s vibes, thrilling adventures, inspiring friendships, and for creating a distinct and captivating viewing experience. 2: When was Stranger Things Season 5 released? The official date of Strangers Things Season 5 has not been announced yet. It could be 2024 or 2025. 3: What fashion style is Stranger Things? Stranger Things embraces 80s throwback style with a blend of casual attire and recognizable character designs. 4: Where do they get the clothes for Stranger Things? Outfits in Stranger Things are sourced from vintage stores and sometimes they are custom-made according to the character’s personality and style. 5: Who has a good style in Stranger Things? Everybody is famous for their style but Eleven is known for her iconic pink dress and Hooper’s rugged. 6: Is Stranger Things good for 13 year olds? Stranger Things is suitable for 13-year-olds but parents should review it first. 7: Who is the most beautiful girl in Stranger Things? Nancy Wheeler, Max Mayfield (also check out the luxury Stranger Things Max Mayfield Outfits on our store), and Eleven are appreciated for being the most beautiful in Stranger Things. 8: Who was Robin in love with Stranger Things? Robin had a crush on a girl named Tammy Thompson, who appeared in Stranger Things S3. 9: How do you dress like a character in Stranger Things? You can recreate their look by wearing their signature outfits, like Eleven’s pink dress or Dustin’s Jacket combo. 10: What do you wear to a Stranger Things event? You can go for an 80s look or you can dress up as your favourite character from Stranger Things. Source link

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Interested or Not?

Based on a prompt from @nburkhardt. I hope you guys like it and please leave your thoughts in the comments!

Also, if you have any angsty prompt ideas, please send them my way!

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Steve knew he didn’t have any self-confidence anymore. He hadn’t really since his fall from grace as King Steve in his junior year of high school, really. He tried to change for the better, be a man that himself and Nancy could be proud of. But what did that do? It caused his entire friend group and the rest of the student body to shun him. He’d started high school as King Steve, destroyer of morals and jerk of a man. People liked him, he was popular, and he thought he was happy. As soon as he tried to be better though, everyone turned on him so quickly they couldn’t have ever liked him to begin with. He left high school as a broken boy that hadn’t ever been loved at all. 

Sometimes he wished he could go back and change things. He used to be someone he was proud of. He’d spend hours perfecting his hair and outfit to show off to the girls of the school (and the boys but that’s neither here nor there). His skin was flawless and his biggest insecurity was the too-faint outline of his abs. Now though, Steve was a mess. His hair was dull, his skin was scarred, and his confidence was gone. How could he have good self-esteem when he had a ligature mark branded onto his neck and chunks of tissue missing from his sides? 

There was always a voice in the back of his head whispering that the family he built for himself wouldn’t last, that they’d leave him just like everyone else had. His parents couldn’t get away from him fast enough, his old friends from high school dropped him as soon as he showed an ounce of emotional maturity, and Nancy broke his heart into a million little pieces before leaving too. So why should Steve believe anyone would ever stay?

Even with Robin singing his praises to anyone that would listen, the voice in Steve’s head was louder. It spoke of better options, whispers of abandonment, and deprecating thoughts about his appearance. Who would ever choose Steve when he looked like this?

Steve’s looks were all he had. That’s how he charmed people and drew people in. Now? Anyone in their right mind would stay as far away from him as possible. He didn’t have anything else to offer people either. He didn’t have any interests or intelligence or drive to go into anything. He wasn’t going to school or working at a great job. He was twenty years old working a dead end minimum-wage job at Family Video and babysitting kids that really didn’t need him, for free on the side. 

When Eddie started acting weird, Steve genuinely had no idea what was happening. The whispered words pointed to make Steve blush, the lingering touches, and the free weed all confused him. What the hell was Eddie doing and why was he doing it? If a girl had done that to him before everything happened, Steve would’ve upped the charm and started flirting back. But there was no way Eddie was flirting with him. Steve was probably just imagining it, hoping for it, because he knew no one would ever be interested in him again. 

But then Eddie got even more bold, less cautious with his words and much more direct. He’d tell Steve how pretty he looked in the lights of Family Videos, an absolute lie since the bright fluorescents made his skin look pale. Eddie would brush an imploring hand through his hair and comment on how soft it felt, another lie since the hairspray made it all oily and gross. He even told him that his singing voice was that of an angel, a definite lie because Robin always tells him he sounds like a dying walrus when he sings along to Queen. 

After several weeks and many brushed-off flirts later, Eddie reached his breaking point. He asked Steve not-so-straight out, “Steve, I like you and I think you like me. Would you like to go on a date with me this weekend?”

Steve just stared at him in response. What the actual fuck? “You like me?”

Eddie stared at him blankly before sputtering an indignant, “uh yes? How-how did you not know that? I’ve been flirting with you for months?!”

“That was flirting? What? Eddie-”

“Was it bad? I told you your ass looked great in your jeans like two days ago. How was that not flirting?” Eddie yelled.

“But why? Why are you flirting with me? Is it a joke?” Steve couldn’t wrap his head around this. Why would Eddie of all people be interested in him? There was no way someone as beautiful and full-of-life as Eddie would ever look at a guy like Steve twice. 

Eddie rested his hands on Steve’s shoulders and looked at him sadly. “No Stevie, it’s not a joke. How could I not like you? You’re smart, you’re kind, you listen to me talk for hours about nerdy subjects I know you don’t give a shit about. You’re good with the kids and you’d do anything to protect the people you love. You’re also fine as hell so there’s that. There’s no way I couldn’t be interested in you.”

Steve had tears in his eyes by the time Eddie was done speaking. Eddie truly liked him, something Steve didn’t think was possible anymore. But here he was, unswayed by Steve’s tears and low self-esteem and abandonment issues. He was willing to prove to Steve that he was important and that he wouldn’t leave him. He was willing to stay. 

With a small laugh, Steve nodded. “I would love to go on a date with you.”

“Glad to hear it, Big Boy because I might be in love with you.”

And with that, they kissed. Steve had a long way to go before his self-esteem was where it used to be but with Robin, Dustin, and Eddie in his corner, there was no doubt that he would get there eventually. 

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[freaky-munson]

Rude p.1

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Summary: Eddie Munson really wants to marry Y/n Hopper but her dad strongly refuses; based on song “Rude” by MAGIC!

fic is kinda au

Warnings: a little bit of angst, mostly fluff

Words: 1,387

introduction part one here part two part three part four part five epilogue

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Y/n Hopper was simple gal. She was good at school, but you wouldn’t say she was the best student. She was nice, but when someone went after her loved ones, she would go feral. Quite popular but no one dared to say that Jason and his clique were her close friends.

Although she liked the state of that. She never really cared about this whole high school hierarchy. Why would she stop talking to interesting and fun people just because some douchebags were narrow minded, threatened her to lose some “high position” in this messed up hierarchy and without any good reason called them “freaks”?

The girl was really glad she didn’t listen to those people. Especially when and her sister’s little friends were part of the Hellfire group - and jocks calling them these atrocious names really pissed her off. The second factor that made her pleased with her decision was that when she randomly sat with them at lunch, she met her lovely boyfriend.

“Why would you sit with them princess? You know there is always place next to me or even better - on my lap” before her relationship with Eddie, Jason was really testing her patience; she has already rejected him lot of times but that didn’t seem to work very well.

Also Y/n knew that Chrissy was blindly in love him. She kinda pitted her, seeing Jason flirt with 90% of girls in the school and coming back to her when it was convenient had to be hard for the cheerful girl.

She liked coming back to those sweet memories of meeting and getting to know love of her life. Chief’s daughter adored the nervousness and little stuttering of the boy when she first talked to him.

“I really like your smile. By the way, I’m Y/n, second, more official babysitter of those little rascals there” pointing at Dustin, Mike, Will and Lucas with left hand, shaking Hellfire’s president hand with other.

When he looked in her eyes, the world seemed to stop and all he could focus on was the warmth of her hand and pretty smile.

Only when he felt kick on his right shin, due to Dustin’s action and some muttering under his breath about how only after few seconds he already fell so hard, Eddie introduced himself, surprisingly losing his usual charm and confidence.

Y/n’s eyes were laughing but not in an insulting way, but in more an admiring and sweet way. As well as Eddie, you could see she fell in love at first sight. All of Hellfire members could sense it too. The lovesick look in their eyes were a little bit to hard to miss. So naturally most of older boys made bets on how long it will take the slightly oblivious pair to ask the other one out.

Thanks to Y/n’s boldness it only took them 2 weeks of small talks during lunch and occasional late night phone calls to go on the first date. It was really simple meal at the diner on the outskirts of Hawkins with some delicious milkshakes on the dessert.

She knew her dad was really overprotective and the latest she could ever come home was 10 pm, even when Steve was driving her home after their common hangouts with Robin, Nancy and Jonathan. Because no matter how his daughter reassured him that the boy with pretty hair was only and will only be her friend, he still didn’t trust the old high school king - after all he was a boy spending time with his precious angel.

So when during that date the couple was so invested in themselves that didn’t see the time flying, which to them - seemed to fly with the speed of light, and left only when waitress kindly asked them to leave, seeing midnight on the clock brought glimpse of fear on her face. She knew that her dad that would ground her for weeks if he was present at home and realised she was out on the date so naturally the girl was glad her father worked the night shift and El decided to have sleepover at Max’s house.

After that meeting they were inseparable to the point where all their friends were jokingly rolling their eyes and pretended to throw up when they saw them together. But in the end they were just happy that the two of them finally found their other halves.

On the other hand was Jim Hopper. Simply, he didn’t like the boy. Even more than the Harrington boy. What was worse, even more than Mike, Eleven’s boyfriend.

It wasn’t even the fact of tattoos covering his whole body, the way he dressed or kind of music he listened to.

He was just afraid. He couldn’t remember all the times he caught him speeding or demolishing school property. He remembered the older Munson and his law violations. He didn’t want her daughter to be in any danger.

Unfortunately it was one of the little amount of things that always brought arguments between daughter and father.

She hated that he even dared to compare Eddie to his assholish father. She knew him like no one else and she was sure that Eddie was the man his sperm donor could never be.

“What’s going on in that little, pretty head of yours love?” the soothing voice of her partner brought her back from journey through memories.

She smiled widely and kissed the side of his neck. “You of course. Ever since we met you are the only thing that’s on my mind. I suppose you and your fellow devil worshipers put a spell on me” she answered truthfully with a tease in her tone.

Rolling his eye the curly haired man hugged her closer kissing her head. „I would say that it is the other way darling. You remember how mushy and red I was the we met? That was so out of character!” she laughed gently at his dramatics and raised her head from his chest.

“I think that deeply you are not big, bad metal head you want people to think you are but a sweet” she kissed his forehead “gentle” then his nose “pretty cute” two more kisses landed on his cheeks “teddy bear” girl ended her statement by kissing him passionately on his pink plummy lips.

He automatically reciprocated the kiss, nibbling on her lower lip.

“Yeah right, as if someone would believe your lies” his hand went on her ribs and started to tickle her with all the power they got.

Beautiful laughter could be heard in whole cabin. Not avoiding the ears of Jim who sat comfortably on the couch with Joyce cuddling to his side. He immediately stiffened what was picked up by the Byers woman.

“Hop” her fingers tried to loosen up the fist that formed due to annoyance he felt at the moment. “At least the door is open. 3 inches, just like you ordered.

That matter did not seem to cheer the man.

“I know, but it doesn’t change the fact that i simply don’t like him, He’s bad news Joyce”

“I think he’s actually very sweet. He really helped boys accumulate to school. Especially Will since you know that he is sensitive boy.”

“Yeah, and occasionally did not graduate two times.”

“Three times a charm. You know well that with Y/n’s help he managed to do this. Jim, he is good boy. And most importantly he makes your daughter happy.”

„I just miss the times where she was little and I was the only man of her life. Now when she’s getting older I fear she will forget about me. It definitely starts to feel like this” although he loosened up a bit, the sadness was still visible on his face.

When her little sister died, he could not bear the thought of another one of his girls disappearing from his life.

“You are not going to lose her. She loves you deeply and you always have a place in her heart. Even when someday she will marry Eddie or other man she will love in love”

That thought again made him contract his muscles. “Over my dead body. She can marry someone when she’s like 40 years old”

Oh boy, if only he knew…

[missallsundayyy]

Could you write a story where Law takes Robin's first time and she's first all hesitant and shy about it? But he really can't control himself. Just read all your stories in your masterlist and my gosh it's beautiful

I TRIED MY VERY BEST TO WRITE THIS AND THANK YOU FOR READING MY STORIES I APPRECIATE IT ALOT 🥺❤️ PORN WITHOUT PLOT BCOS IM GOING STRAIGHT FOR IT. Thank you for requesting this fic i’ll try to cater to every request because I KNOWWW THE FEELING LIKE I GOT YOU! I even have a perfect picture to match the plot of the story xx

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“You’re a damn tease woman..” he scowled while attacking her neck giving wet open kisses all the way down to her collarbone. “I can’t hold myself back if you’re going to wear provocative outfits” he said, palming her left breast roughly.

“Mhmm la-law...please..” she whispered. He chuckled ceasing his actions, “You know how hard It was to convince your crew to let me borrow their beloved archeologist….to help me decipher my research…” he stopped to look at the now bare and naked beauty below him, her face away from him Her nipples were perky and erected and not to mention the size of her breast...it was enormous almost covered her whole entire face which was now looking at anything but him. She was shy and he most definitely didn’t expect this from the confident and collected Nico Robin. It was a whole nother persona right in front of him and he was enjoying every second of it. The woman below him could easily use her devil fruit powers and snap every bone he has and stop him but no...every touch he placed on her body made her caved into him. Her body sensitivity was heightened for him, his touch, his kisses and his presence. “ fuckk look at you, you’re so beautiful underneath me, bare like this and on my sheets.” he grunt, his boner was evident and growing harder and larger by the second.

“Baka! Don’t say embarrassing things like that” she squeaked out turning to face the pirate captain. He laughed “Your crew gave me only 2 days with you and at this rate i think i’ll use it to fuck you senseless here in my room since you prefer to be in here more. Maybe I'll take you in my operating room tool so that I could always remember you when we’re apart.” he said confidently.

Needless to say the historian’s face was beet in colour, she was embarrassed by his bold words and never did she expected Trafalgar Law to have such a foul mouth.

“La--law-kun, i--” Robin stuttered, finding it hard to put her words together. He has her right where he wants her and she is starting to get hesitant like could she even handle him. Maybe it was a bad idea to tease him too much. He had always known her ways of flirting with him but she guessed when she broke into his room in a white spaghetti strapped top that literally does nothing to hide her enormous breast with a pair of jean shorts to sneak around his room and see his personal collection of books he owned was apparently the last straw for him.

“Look at you, the pirate goddess with 130million berries, a strong willed woman with an extraordinary beam of confidence and elegance...looking so reticent and self conscious right below me.” Law said with a smirk lifting one finger to bring her chin up, facing her to him. “Don’t be shy with me Nico-ya, you’re the only woman that has successfully made me so riveted. Your beauty has captivated me since the day I first saw you and can you imagine how keen I was to know you when I found out how smart, wise and pacific you are.”

Robin was touched by his confession and before she could reply he continued “I like you Nico-ya. I like you so much and I’ll make you feel so good and I will only put you and your pleasure first.” His fingers were already ghosting her entrance that was already slick and wet, she was so horny for him and was solely turned on with just his voice and also mostly with how Law presents himself. He was in short, Robin’s type.

“So wet…..all for me” he slipped one digit in and she threw her head back with a whine.

“M...more please, go faster!” she moaned softly bringing her palms to cover her mouth. He smiled and added three of his fingers in all the way and lunged all digits in a quick and hot pace, he was fingering her and she wasn’t mentally prepared for such swift and agile pace because when she asked him to be fast she didn’t THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FAST. She missed the part where she was a complete total virgin but of course she wasn't entirely innocent either. She was still a woman with sexual needs but sexual intercourse was never relevant to her since she was dead focused with her life goal. She never did thought that pleasure would feel this fucking good or maybe because its him that's bestowing it. Law had awakened her needs and reminded her that aside everything else she needed this and she deserved intimacy and she deserved to be touched and pleasured.

Her vision was clouded with a layer of tears, her mind was hazy and she was on cloud 9 and he was only doing the bare minimum. He brought his hands and gripped her neck, bringing her back to reality.

“Feel good my love? Look at me c'mon..” when she locked eyes with the doctor she felt her insides throb more and not just from the invasion of his fingers. She could feel her juices gushing out and dripping on his hands from the way his knuckles or hand would ever so bump the side of her thighs. “Hhh-hai! Feels so...mhmmmm full” her eyes couldn’t take the intense pleasure anymore she had to break their gaze and her eyes fluttered and closed momentarily and he took the opportunity and dived face first into her wet hole and gave her a viscous long hard lick.

Robin’s eyes flew wide open with her both hands instinctively grabbing his shoulders and hair pulling it roughly.

“Ohhh!” she moaned out and he was eating her out vigorously, she was a lost cause the moment his mouth made contact with her pussy. He made her a moaning hot mess, her fingers raked his scalp, pulling and tugging his hair softly while pressing his face deeper into her cunt, ushering him to go intensely because she feels her high coming...and then…. He heard him groaned out and she moaned loudly. A burst of energy surged throughout her body, it was exhilarating, almost current like, she felt her orgasm ripping through. Was it cum? No...she didn’t think it was so what the hell was that feeling.

“Fuuuckk.” she heard him swore and she felt him stopping his assault on her. Her eyes fluttered open and her vision returned to her slowly and it slowly processed his face that was covered in strings of milky white liquid, he was taken aback by the sudden orgasm and didn’t expect her to even squirt from his tongue and fingers. Shit. Her body sprung up and her panic mode was on, she was beyond embarrassed and mortified she didn’t even know she was capable of squirting and she was now telling him how sorry she was, basically having a word vomit which was very out of character for Robin to be anything but calm and collected. But out of all the apologies and her trying to explain herself, he only caught and focused on one thing she had accidentally let slip out.

“First time..?? You m-mean? You’ve never done this Nico-ya?” Law’s lust was now uncontrollable, knowing that he was going to be Robin’s first and he would have the honour and pleasure of deflowering the beauty and the best part, this was all in his bedroom and he would always have the memory of his first time with her even when they were apart.

Robin shied away from his question and shunned her face away...this only confirmed Law’s question. Such a fierce woman and now was timid and innocent looking, all just for him. His feral and dominant side took over him and he grabbed Robin’s hands and pinned her completely down. Hands on both sides interlocked with each other in a death grip, he was literally panting from lust and he was turned on beyond words not to mention his cock was PAINFULLY hard and if he didn’t bury himself in her he would burst anytime soon.

“You’re so fucking cute.” he groaned at her facial expression. “I’ll make you feel good my love” he ended all talking there and plunged himself all the way in and because of how fucking wet her pussy was from the foreplay before it didn’t hurt her at all, strange because it was anything BUT pain. Robin had read in books how painful it was for women but all she felt was extreme and overwhelming amounts of pleasure. “Oh my god!” she screamed when he sheathed himself roughly into her and went in a god like pace.

“Fuck fuck fuck fuck so tight!” he groaned and dipped his head down and took her mouth in his and they kissed, it was sloppy and borderline nasty and the sounds emitting from their kiss alone screamed HORNY. Robin was enjoying every second of this, she had never had sex and her first time was with the man that she was slowly falling for and someone she found so hot and attractive. All hesitance and shyness was thrown out the damn window when he took her roughly like this and she was a moaning mess, and her moans was music to his ears, it was so inviting and sultry he could literally fuck her the whole night. His cock reached all the right places and it was perfect for her pretty cunt, going in and out at a monstrous pace yet managing to stimulate her walls so well and hitting all the right nerves. He could hear the gushing and sloshing sound from their connection and how his precum was mixing with her own juices was now sopping out from her hole, fuck what an erotic sight.

“Ah...ahhhh law..please, oh my g--law ha... it feels so hot---” her hands fought his gripped and flew free and she gripped his shoulder for support and her hips rocked harder and towards his thrusts. Her mouth opened wide, head thrown back in bliss and Law buried his face on the crook of her neck and he fucked her hard for god knows how long because they were both so clouded with lust and both chasing their own high. “I’m goin--fuck...im going to fill you up like this if you keep clenching around my cock like that Nico-ya!”

“In me pp-pplease spill it in me, don’t pull out...ha ha ah ah! I-i’m go..going to cuum!” her legs shook and she vibrated in frenzy when her second high overcame her soul once again. She came with a loud cry and ropes and ropes of milky white cum gushed out from her sloppy hole making spurt sounds in addition to Law’s cock abusing her hole all the sound waves was heightened to him, his view of her large breast bouncing from their rocking, her hands holding and hugging onto him for dear life, her face contort to absolute pleasure, mouth wide open, moaning hotly and panting for air. She was so lewd right now and he knew there was no other woman that could take him like this and there was no woman he would rather pleasure than Nico Robin.

“F..fuck take it take it take it!” he grunted in her chest and came hard, shooting his load into her, painting her walls white and staining her innocence right there and then. “Ahh! I--its too full Law!!” she screamed loudly and both of them were sure that his crew could hear everything they were doing right now but he couldn’t care less. They both continued and rode through their highs and orgasm until they were satiated.

That night, they spent the whole night making love but mostly hard raw fucking, he explored every part of her and touched her in so many aspects and way possible. She lost count of how many times she cummed and how many cosmic orgasms she felt. He pleasured her like no other and he had branded sex with him into her very soul.

The bedsheet was now a MESS, it was stained with cum, sweat and saliva and it was fucking sinful to even get his ship’s cleaner to clean this mess for him. Law had fully exhausted himself and the goddess underneath him was close to passing out from all the fucking they did but he wouldnt let her drift asleep without cleaning her up properly.

“I’ve run a warm bath for us Nico-ya, let me clean you up properly and then i’ll rub you to sleep okay?” Law said lovingly while scooping her up bridal style, he was gentle with her knowing she was going to be sore everywhere, she was extremely brilliant for him and put up with his pleasurable abuse so of course she was receiving royalty like aftercare.

~BONUS~

“Neh Robin! Are you okay? You seem to be limping ever since you came back from your stay” Chopper asked worriedly.

“Fufufu don’t worry, it was just a little accident on the Polar Tang but Law-kun had already taken care of it” Robin assured her nakama. Chopper smiled “Well! If Law said it's fine then you should be okay soon Robin!” With that the little reindeer walked away finding Usopp who was fishing for their dinner.

Nami who was listening to their conversation wasn't buying her story one bit “So you and the captain of the Heart Pirates are boning each other huh Robin?” The orange- haired navigator hugged her best friend from behind, “We let you go for two days and you finally decide to make your move on him” Nami teased.

Robin giggled “I think he suits me well don’t you think so Nami?”

“Well you know what this means...girls night!!” Nami exclaimed, dragging Robin for an afternoon sun tan.

[none-but-y0u]

modern au where the harringtons have their own long running reality tv show (ala keeping up with the kardashians or something) and steve liked it at first when he was young because it was the only time his family was around because they had to film.

 but when he gets older, he hates it because everyone loves their show, but the world doesn't know that they're living a lie and that filming takes slightly longer now because his parents can't go ten minutes without arguing and he hates the show and hates having to put on a show for the world

 and everyone loves him especially. has over 10 million insta followers and has his own business that he started (courtesy of his parents trust fund that he hates but everyone else loves so he has to keep it running). and he can't go anywhere w/o being recognized by some random stranger on the street. and it all feels so invasive like he's an animal in a zoo being ogled and he feels like he's suffocating.

 and the worst part of it all can't hang out with robin in public without people thinking they're dating which brings up a whole other issue. Because he’s been cursed to be a hopeless romantic which is simply not compatible with the lifestyle he lives because everyone wants to date steve HARRINGTON and not just STEVE. And the one person who he did fall in love with, cheated on him with one of the camera men so his track record for romance is really low but his loneliness and yearning levels are at an all time high.

 And yet. At the root of it all. Is Billy. Billy who he met at age 10 when his dad was hired as a stagehand/carpenter and is always on set making sure everything is running smoothly mechanical wise. 

 Billy who he grew up with because he was always on set when they filmed because he was too young to be left alone and his mom went out one day and never came back. And that’s something he and steve connect on. That lonely abandoned feeling.

 And so the years pass, and throughout the never ending seasons, the relentless paparazzi, and the constant fights in the harrington household, billy remains constant. And steve loves him for that. Which is the biggest problem of all. Because billy stayed not because he wants to be around steve HARRINGTON. But because he wants to be around STEVE.

 And then the dreaded news comes in. CANCELLED. After 15 seasons, THE HARRINGTONS will be ending their show so they can focus on being a family. And the whole thing is bittersweet because ha. His parents are 15 years too late to try to be a family. But most of all, he’s gonna miss billy. Gonna miss hiding out in the secret grove they discovered when they were 13. And 5 years later when billy told steve he liked boys and steve said it was okay because he might like both, and then they kissed because they had never kissed another boy before and why not just get it out the way.

But of course, all things must come to an end, no matter how good they are. So when that dreaded last day of filming arrives, and billy walks over to say his final goodbyes, pants hung low with that genuine smile that steve knew was only reserved for him, steve felt like his heart was going to burst. Felt like he was losing the only person who ever really knew him. And he can’t stomach the fact that he’s gonna be alone again. Because billy has gotten him through everything these long years, and he doesn’t know if he can survive a lifetime of loneliness. A life w/o billy. 

And so steve. Attempts a smile, stifles a sob, and then. Runs.

Billy finds him, face blotchy and nose running, minutes later because obviously he knows the one place steve can go to be without camera is their secret place. And it takes a moment, but eventually steve chokes out an “i don’t want to be alone again” before bursting into tears again. 

And billy watches him before reaching out, running a hand down the side of steve’s face and says “you’re not gonna be alone, pretty boy. You got me.”

And steve can only chuckle because yeah he has billy now, but not in the way he wants, and he doesn’t think he’ll ever get it. But robin says that sometimes he needs to be bold. And that he need to realize that he is deserving of loving and being loved. And so he turns his eyes up at billy, pulls all the confidence he can muster and “i love you. I have since you stayed up with me all night on my 16th birthday when my parents forgot about it so we had to have a second one a few days later so the cameras could film it.”

Billy’s face turns contemplative and steve’s prepared to get let down easily. Is prepared to hear another “bullshit” again.

But it never comes. 

Because billy leans forward, crouching in the secret grove that their 25 year old selves can’t quite fit in comfortably anymore, and he kisses him. Soft and quick and only lasts a brief second because billy slightly pulls back to whisper a “i’ve been in love with you since you shook my hand and smiled at me when we were 10.” 

and that lights steve up inside because that means that billy didn’t fall in love with steve HARRINGTON. He fell in love with STEVE and that was enough. And he can’t put into words how much that means to him, so he leans forward, and kisses him again. 

[river-bottom-nightmare]

Happy Birthday Whelm!

@detectivedamian  your birthday gift is a damijon ficlet. enjoy.

For the life of him, Jon couldn’t really understand why Damian liked football. Jon himself had grown up with the game, playing with Clark and Kon. Clark had laughed loud and bright as he tossed the ball around in the farm. Kon had challenged Jon to a high-stakes game that combined four different games using the football in the air. (Jon suspected Kon’s game was secretly a training exercise. The guy had been spending too much time around Tim.) He was on the team in middle school, and he’d been the captain of the high school team for the past three years. The training, the drills, the thrill of the game, the feeling of team: these were things that Jon lived for. Other than fighting, nothing else quite made his blood sing. 

But Damian? Jon had never expected Damian to take to it the way he did. Damian had scoffed at most American traditions and values, insulted people to their face, and complained about the school system enough times that Jon had the lecture memorized. (He was ahead in almost every class due to Damian’s passive-aggressive tutoring, though, so he’s not exactly complaining.) 

Maybe it was the strategy behind it, the different plays and plans Coach had lined up. Tim was the best at that kind of stuff, Jon knew that firsthand, but most people seemed to forget Damian had been trained in strategy and war games in the league. And “war games” was exactly how Damian seem to take this. Ever since Jon had let Damian watch one of his football practices and Damian had stopped the team in the middle of a play to plot out three different holes in their offense, Damian had practically become an honorary team member. Unless it was calculated, the team hadn’t lost a single game. And Damian was determined to keep it that way.

Tonight, just before the final game of the season, Jon’s team was facing off against Central City. (Which? How did they even get to finals in the first place? Central was known for their all-star track team, spanning generations of Allens and Wests, but football? That was a new one.) Damian had given the coach a particularly loathesome glare, and the other team looked terrified without even starting the game. Sometimes Jon forgot how scary Damian was, but it situations like this, it was useful. They had their game plan mapped out, Damian had given each one of them a talking to, Johansson don’t you dare leave your place, Zizka we’ve been running drills so don’t lose your speed, Williamson stop hesitating, you’re on offense for a reason. 

Jon had come up to him cheekily and asked what he needed to do. Damian had raised an eyebrow and said “Don’t suck as much as you usually do, Kent.” His lips were in a half smirk, though, and his tongue curled viciously around Jon’s last name and Jon had to swallow and take a step back.

Regardless, here they were. The big game. Either they won this, and Jon left senior year a happy man, or Damian would never ever let him live it down. There was really only one option here. Jon made eye contact with Damian, who nodded, once. Then, the whistle blew and the game was on.

Things were going good. No, that’s an understatement, things were going great. They ripped apart the opposing team’s strategy like paper, leaving the shredded pieces on the ground as they went through play after successful play. Jon could practically feel the other team’s hopelessness, could taste the sweet, sweet victory in the air. Halftime came and Jon’s team was soaring high. Don’t get overconfident, Damian warned them, but a proud grin was tugging at the edge of his lips. 

The third quarter is when it all went wrong. Williamson went down, hard. Jon heard the crack from across the field, and hoped the injury wasn’t too bad as he chased after the ball, desperate to keep it out of enemy hands. It was too late, though, the other team was in possession. He could feel Damian’s furious scowl, see his dad’s worried eyes fixed on the game even as his mom shouted in Central’s general direction. The third quarter ticked by, losing most of the ground they had gained.

The fourth and final quarter came, the team abiding by Damian’s quickly thought out plan, hesitantly regaining their footing. But it was too little, too late. They weren’t going to make it. The clock swallowed up seconds, and Central gained the lead, though Jon’s team clawed and fought their way to make sure it was only by a little. There were thirteen seconds left on the clock, and Central was 5 points ahead. The play was at the far end of the field.

The only way for them to win was for someone to run across most of the length of the field and score a touchdown. And as the ball came hurtling towards Jon, time slowed down, and he contemplated doing just that.

He could make it, he knew he could make it. A touch of superspeed, a hint of strength when pushing the other players out of the way, and they’d win the game. And Jon was only using his own talents, right? But that felt wrong, it felt so wrong. It felt like cheating. Abruptly, Jon remembered all the drills Damian had put him through, for both football and hero-ing, how he had told Jon you can’t always rely on your powers. He remembered the determination in every line of Damian’s body, whether it was in the sidelines of one of Jon’s games or standing back-to-back with Superboy as Robin, facing down impossible odds yet again. Damian had trained him for this. He had trained for this. He could do this.

Jon dropped his invulnerability, tapped out of his strength, tapped out of his superspeed. Time returned to normal. This was it.

The ball flew into Jon’s outstretched hands like it was meant to be there, and the minute it made contact, Jon took off running. Feet pounding the grass, heartbeat thumping in his ears, the bright lights overlooking the fields. Jon ducked and weaved through the other players, pushing himself to go faster, faster. The people in the stands were building up a roar. The clock was ticking down. He just ran and ran and ran until-

Jon crossed the end zone line and slammed the football on the ground with every bit of normal strength he had. The buzzer went off: time was up, the scores were in.

They won the game.

The crowd was bursting up and cheering. Jon could hear his mom’s screams, his dad’s wolf whistles. The team crowded around Jon, yelling and jumping, their faces overflowing with joy as they clustered around him. Coach had the trophy, and he held it above his head, pumping it up and down, whooping his pleasure. He handed it over to Jon, and wow. It felt solid, heavy, almost unreal. Jon held it up so everyone on the team could put their hand around it. 

Then, for some reason the crowd around Jon parted. Jon was confused, because there was practically nothing that could separate the team at a time like this. Then he looked up, and understood. Damian stood there, a wild and reckless grin on his face, and Jon’s breath caught. He was wearing Jon’s football jacket, the fabric clinging to his shoulders over his tight black turtleneck and proclaiming a statement as bold as night. He walked over to Jon, confident and sure, and looked up at Jon, pride in his eyes.

“You won.”

“Yeah, we did.” Jon’s voice was breathless.

Damian’s grin widened. “Congratulations.”

And then he was pulling Jon in for a kiss, hard and fierce and unforgiving. Startling for just a second, Jon drew Damian in, surprised but pleased when he came willingly. He kissed back with the same passion that had his feet pounding the ground, the same fervor that had his blood singing all throughout the game, reveling in the feeling of Damian pulling him to the ground, biting his lips, claiming him.

He drew back and gasped in air, wide-eyed and lighter than air, as the whoops and catcalls of the team around him filtered into Jon’s brain.

“I-you, you kissed me.”

“You deserved it.” Something in Damian’s tone let Jon knew that Damian knew. He knew what Jon was thinking on the field, knew he was about to use his powers, and knew that he ultimately decided against it. He knew that Jon put every ounce of his determination to win this game by himself, and Damian was proud.

Yeah, football brought out the best in Jon. And maybe that was why Damian enjoyed it so much.

This was cheesy as FUCK oh my GOD. I have no knowledge of how football works, don’t hold it against me. Once again, happy birthday Whelm! tag list: @birdy-bat-writes @anothertimdrakestan @comicsandhoney @yesboopityboop @dangerduckjpeg @thebatsandbirdsofgotham @astroherogirl @subtleappreciation

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Thank you so much for the tag, @jhoudiey!

This looked like a nice, simple enough thing to fill in (though knowing me I will needlessly complicate matters), so I decided to do this as a way to ease myself back into posting.

Firstly, here's the blank answers for ease of use:

Veggies VS Meat

Spicy food VS Non-spicy food

Sweet VS Salty

Noodles VS Rice

Mint VS No mint

Singing VS Dancing

Cold weather VS Hot weather

Dog VS Cat person

Big spoon VS Little spoon

Extrovert VS Introvert

Actions VS Words

Thin-skinned VS Thick-skinned

Movies VS Series

Comics VS Books

Good liar VS Bad liar

I believe the intention is to simply bold the answers... But because I'm extra, I'll be providing an explanation where I feel necessary. You may fill it in as you so please!

Without further adieu...

Neko

Veggies VS Meat

Miss Neko is a feline beastwoman, and cats are well-known to be obligate carnivores. However, in being a beastwoman, she also needs some form of a human diet as well. Her preference is absolutely meat, but she stopped begrudging the need to eat vegetables at about age nine.

Spicy food VS Non-spicy food

Cats are well known to have sensitive tongues, and Miss Neko is no exception! Anything more than mild spice and the poor thing will be sneaking ice-cubes out of the Mostro Lounge freezer for days!

Sweet VS Salty

She has a bit of a sweet tooth! Especially cake.

Noodles VS Rice

Rice is generally less messy, and there's nothing more irritating than ending up wearing most of your food, especially for a proud pedigree such as herself!

Mint VS No mint

I imagine mint will have the same effect on her as spice - it's less of a refreshing treat and more like a cold burn.

Singing VS Dancing

Miss Neko loves to sing! Whether she's good at it or not, well... That's up for her company to decide. Even then, it won't stop her.

Cold weather VS Hot weather

While she can manage the sun in small enough doses, Neko dislikes excessive heat. She learned the hard way to apply sun-lotion to the skin of her ears when she was but a kitten! The cold weather is so much more accommodating to her natural tendencies. Ah, a cushioned window-sill, a woolen sweater, a warm drink and the sound of the gentle rain hitting the window...

She could just... nod off right... there...

Dog VS Cat person

"Nya? Surely you jest! Can't you see from these adorrrable ears and this elegant tail that I am nothing less than a pedigree kitty? How silly~"

Big spoon VS Little spoon

Both! I was initially going to say it depends on who I ship her with, but even if she was dating one of the taller characters, I don't think she would shy away from curling in around them and purring against their shoulder to soothe them to sleep. Relationships are about give and take, after all!

Extrovert VS Introvert {It's... complicated}

I think that Miss Neko is an introvert that disguises herself as an extrovert. She displays a veneer of charm and natural charisma, putting forth the impression of a very confident person. However, her sense of bravado hides away a rather vulnerable side to herself, a part of her with insecurities and vulnerabilities that she doesn't want to readily share with just anyone.

Actions VS Words

Words can so often be empty. Actions, no matter how small, can say as much as a thousand words could. Although, if you wished to pair said actions with pretty words...

Thin-skinned VS Thick-skinned

I think it does depend somewhat on the situation, but I think that Neko doesn't allow things to pierce her very deeply unless they come from someone she holds in very high esteem. Working as a server in the Mostro Lounge has perhaps taught her how to let thoughtless words roll off her back... most of the time.

Movies VS Series

If you ask her to sit through much more than 90 minute movie, she might just doze off.

Comics VS Books

Both! Though she definitely gets through comics faster, unless the book she's reading is incredibly interesting.

Good liar VS Bad liar

A good liar to those who don't know her heart.

Persephone Amaryllis

Veggies VS Meat

Persephone finds it incredibly rewarding when meals are made using produce from her own garden! You can really taste the difference in quality.

Spicy food VS Non-spicy food

She's more adventurous with foods than others! She's always keen to try anything at least once. Kalim seemed delighted when she seemed to enjoy the dishes from his homeland despite the intensity of the spice. Even if a few others looked at her as though she'd grown a second head...

Sweet VS Salty

Sweet treats are great! Especially when you incorporate fruits and berries into a dessert.

Noodles VS Rice

Being someone who likes to work in the dirt when tending to plants, she doesn't really care much if she gets her clothes dirty from slurping noodles. Keeping her clothes spotless aren't a huge priority for her - stains just bring back fun memories.

Mint VS No mint

A little can go a long way, bringing a dish together to feel light yet fulfilling. Easy to overdo, however!

Singing VS Dancing

Being a rather animated person, she often has a lot of pent up energy! Who cares if you look silly, so long as you're having fun?

Cold weather VS Hot weather

Warm weather is Persephone's element. There's no better time to go for a long walk outside and take in the beauty of nature, wading through long grass, sitting in the shade of a tree, watching the gentle breeze sway the budding flowers to and fro. The soft caress of the sun as it cascades over your skin... what could be better than that?

Dog VS Cat person

Both animals are wonderful as far as Seph is concerned! They both have their own unique characteristics as a species that make them charming, though perhaps a dog might suit Persephone a bit more as a pet because dogs tend to match her energy more, and she could take a dog out on her adventures with her. Fancy getting a cat that isn't Neko into a harness!

Big spoon VS Little spoon

She has a protective and nurturing side to her as well. Sometimes all you need is someone to hold you close and be present with you in that moment. Seph may be a high-energy person, but she also knows when to mellow out and simply let a moment pass comfortably with peace. Nothing need be said, only felt. I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere.

Extrovert VS Introvert

And extrovert, through and through! She has no qualms about going up and introducing herself with confidence and enthusiasm. Anything new, she will readily and cheerfully throw herself into it. She tends to be quite open and upfront about her positions and feelings on matters and people... there are few things that she feels the need to hide, but that's the same for everyone, isn't it? No one is entitled to her deepest secrets, it makes the version of her she shows to other people no less authentic.

Actions VS Words

Growing up, she learned that people liked to excuse their actions with words. She thinks it's best to let your actions and the way you treat others do the talking for you. Small gifts, body language, physical touch, small acts of service... That's her love language.

Thin-skinned VS Thick-skinned

There is nothing you could say to her that her mother or herself hasn't already. You'll have to try pretty hard or be pretty close to hurt Persephone Amaryllis.

Movies VS Series

Movies have so little time to really explore the world and characters! A series can offer more insight at a far less rushed pace than movies can, and you get so much more growth in a series than in a film. They feel more satisfying to Persephone.

Comics VS Books

There's just something so satisfying about the sound of a page turning, the scent of paper and ink, and a typewritten font...

Good liar VS Bad liar

Strict mothers make convincing liars.

Robin Redfearn

Veggies VS Meat

It takes both to make a wholesome, hearty meal!

Spicy food VS Non-spicy food

Robin is used to her grandmother's traditional cooking, where sadly the most spicy seasoning is probably pepper...

Sweet VS Salty

There's nothing like a nice trifle after dinner to hit the spot.

Noodles VS Rice

She prefers white rice because it soaks up the sauce in a dish, giving it more flavour.

Mint VS No mint

A little bit of mint is fine. Just not so intense that it makes her eyes water!

Singing VS Dancing

True to her namesake, Robin loves to sing and has quite a nice voice! She often sings while she does chores or schoolwork. If you make it known that you're listening, though, she'll trail off, turn red and quickly go back to her business but in silence.

Cold weather VS Hot weather

Many a winter night was spent cuddled up on her grandma's knee in front of the fireplace as it crackled and roared, the falling snow faint through the frosted windowpanes, the dog at her feet. Her grandmother's soft voice humming her a lullaby as she fought sleep but always eventually succumbed. These memories hold such a special place in her heart.

Dog VS Cat person

She's fond of dogs because of her grandmother's Scottish Terrier!

Also she's shipped with Jack, how can she not like dogs lol

Big spoon VS Little spoon

I don't think poor little Robin could be a big spoon if she tried... though the idea of her trying to spoon Jack is kind of hilarious. But no, I think that she would feel safe and content being in the arms of the person she loves, feeling his breath against the nape of her neck as his warmth envelops her. Lured into a secure, peaceful sleep, much like the roaring fireplace back home...

Extrovert VS Introvert

Robin is quite shy and timid at first, and while she does work on becoming more confident and assertive... she still can't quite manage to be as outspoken and energetic as Persephone. She likes smaller social gatherings, and if asked to attend larger ones, she generally sticks with a small, familiar group and tries to have a good time!

Actions VS Words

Both are necessary. Communication is an important part of any relationship. Telling someone she loves them, though nerve wracking to start, will eventually come to be as natural as breathing to her. She also shows love usually through cooking or baking. She'll purposefully make more than she needs to so she can give others what's left over, and omurice with a heart-shaped squirt of ketchup? You'd best believe it.

Thin-skinned VS Thick-skinned

Admittedly, she can be pretty easily discouraged and hurt. It's something that she knows is an issue and she's working on not taking things to heart so much. Easier said than done.

Movies VS Series

She doesn't really watch much TV. She gets more absorbed by books.

Comics VS Books

Having lived a rather sheltered life before she somehow ended up in NRC, she often found escapism in the form of fantasy books. Who would have thought that she would be walking amongst wizards and magicians, not unlike the ones in those childhood stories? Certainly not Robin!

Good liar VS Bad liar

Honestly if she had to lie she would probably just do it by omission or being very selective about the information she shares. Her grandmother had this look that always somehow managed to make a confession spill from her lips in mere moments... Sometimes Robin wonders if her Grandma might have been a magician...

This was fun, if not a bit long-winded... my apologies. I just get so into it! I hope it's not bothersome to read.

Tagging: @mopotatoes, @shadowwalker593, @goudsreblogzone, @junowritings, @kotobukicutie

And anybody else who would like to participate! To those I have tagged, please don't feel pressured to fill this out (certainly not in the amount of detail I went to) if you don't want to. I'm just interested to see what your answers are for your characters. If you're not comfortable sharing, that's totally fine. No pressure at all. <3