#i really wont be putting my best into any of my classes

[knapptapp]

Elevator- JamesPotter x GN!Reader

WC: 950

You are stuck in a muggle elevator with James Potter, Who wont stop flirting with you

Tags: Fluff, angst(?), Sarcastic reader, Slytherin reader, Flirty James Potter, Insecure reader

A/N: Wrote this from a prompt, trying to dip my toes into the Marauders fandom not a fully fleshed out fic or anything. A little experiment

“This might be a bad time to mention it, but I really like your perfume.”

“Oh shut up,” You said with a scowl as you once again pushed the emergency button.

Professor Corbyn had thought it a wonderful idea to assign the seventh year class a lengthy list of ‘muggle activities’ to complete. She had also thought up the brillant of idea of assigning partners randomly. Though you had your doubts about the “randomness”.

Still, it was a project worth a good chunk of your grade. As much as you wanted to, you couldn't blow it off. Which is how you ended up stuck in an elevator with James fucking Potter. James who thought your perfume was of utmost importance at the moment.

“No seriously, it's quite lovely.”

You ignored him and pressed the call button. A moment passed…..Nothing. Great, not even the phone was working.

“Where did you get it? From Diagon alley or-”

“Can you be useful for once?” You interrupted.

James pushed himself away from the wall he had been leaning on, “Can you apparate?”

“No.” You admitted begrudgingly. Getting your license was on your to do list, there just hadn't been enough time. You were really starting to regret not putting it up higher on your list. You fanned yourself with your hand.

“Someone will come for us eventually.” James said with a shrug. He seemed completely care free and not at all worried about the situation at hand.

“Yeah. If we don't die from heatstroke before then.” You settled against the wall opposite of him and slid down till you were seated. It was just a tad bit cooler down on the floor.

“I know how you could cool off.” James said with a smirk. Just in case you hadn't understood his comment, he lifted just the hem of his shirt to reveal a sliver of tanned skin. You quickly looked away, but not before you caught a glimpse of a dark trail of hair disappearing beneath the waistband of his jeans.

“Oh fuck off.”

James copied you and slid down to the floor. Instead of sitting with his legs tucked up to his chest like yours, he instead stretched them all the way out. The elevator was tiny and James’ legs were long, the sides of his red converse knocked against your thighs. Cloth shopping had been another part of the project.

“Have I told you your shoes are ugly?”

“Many times,” James responded unphased, “You just don't like them because they're red.”

“Horrible color.”

“I think you'd look really nice in red. Got one shade specifically in mind actually.”

“Yeah, no” You fidgeted with the fraying sleeve of your dark green jumper. House pride was taken very seriously in Hogwarts. Wearing gryffindor red was an act of betrayal.

“You would,” He insisted, “I even have a jumper that would look perfect on you! Says ‘Potter’ right across the back.”

“Careful now James, I might think you're hitting on me.”

“Did it take you this long to notice?”

You knocked his foot away with your palm. James allowed it before he returned it back to tapping against your thigh. He was such a tease. He had been on this since you two got assigned partners.

“Ha Ha very funny,” You replied dryly.

He tapped his foot rhythmically against your leg, you tried your best to ignore it. The elevator was completely silent. The music had cut off when the elevator had come to a sudden stop with a metallic screech. There was nothing but the sounds of James and your breathing.

Your whole body was on edge. You couldn't help but keep anticipating the worst. Any movement made you feel like the elevator would go crashing to the ground below, You were stuck on the seventh floor and you had heard one to many horror stories.

“I'm bored,” James said, “We should do something.”

“Like what?”

“Why don't we play a game of truth or dare?” suggested James.

“Truth or dare? Seriously?”

“What else do you have in mind?” he replied smugly.

“Fine, let's play.” you agreed reluctantly.

“Okay, I'll start. Truth or dare?” James challenged.

You sat for a moment, mulling over your choices. There weren't many dare options while stuck in an elevator, but everyone and their mothers knew James Potter was a master prankster. He could probably come up with something within a second. Hell, he probably already had fifty dares planned out. Better to play it safe then.

“Truth.”

“Okay..” James pretended to think for a moment, he stroked his chin and gazed up at the roof dramatically, “Why don't you like me?”

Oh. Straight into it. You looked away from him uncomfortably. The thing was, you didn't not like him. Honestly, it was the opposite. But you couldn't let him know that. You would never hear the end of it.

“I don't not like you…You're just loud…” You said carefully.

“I think i’m quite charming honestly,” James smirked.

“Yeah, you think that.” You said with an eye roll

“You don't think I am?” James tilted his head to the side, one loose curl fell in front of his eyes. God damn it. Yes, you wanted to say. I've thought that you are charming since fourth year. But of course, you don't say any of it.

“Not at all.”

“You're forgetting the rules of the game again.” He teased. He leaned forward, only a couple inches closer than before, but still all too close.

“I’m not lying.” You attempted to sound confident and self assured but you couldn't manage to bring your voice above a whisper.

The gods must have heard your prayers because the phone on the wall rang. James and you stared at each other for a moment. He finally pulled his eyes away from you and stood up to answer the phone. You and your feelings were safe for another day.

[mikobeautifulheart]

Older brothers best friend trope with megumi where reader is yujis sister?

-🐌

Nooooo but that's such a good ideaaaaaa 🐌.

Yuji's little sister

Megumi meets the fist biggest start in the solar system. He really isn't sure how but you just keep shining to him. Btw its unedited.

Yuji walked into Jujutsu high, but this time there was someone almost hidden by his entire frame. Nobody really noticed until he came across Megumi.

"Hey Megumi" Yuji said with his usual smile and wave.

"Hey Yuji. Is there someone behind you?" he asked leaning to the side to see you meet his eyes and immediately look away.

"Oh yeah, that's my little sister, Y/N." He said moving aside making you give Megumi a small wave.

Unlike me she has a cursed technique but we didn't fully get it until Gojo showed up" Yuji said.

Megumi looked at you up and down, you and Yuji didn't really look related except for the pink hair you both had, and if personality was genetic that too.

"Nice to meet you." You say noticing Megumi staring at you.

"Like wise" He responded.

"Do you know if we have any missions today?" Yuji interrupted Megumi's thoughts as he mindlessly stared at you.

"Uh...maybe" he mumbled still dazed.

He didn't understand exactly what was happening but all he knew was that you were captivating.

Yuji slid the door open and greeted Nobora, introducing you while he was at it. You must have senses him looking at you because you glanced at your side seeing Megumi staring at you from the door way and immediately turning away.

"Hey, don't let Fushiguro weird you out. He's a little anti-social and blunt. That's just his nature, he probably thinks he's being friendly toward you." Nobora said patting your back as you turned to where Megumi once was.

"Oh, I see." You say turning back to the conversation before Gojo entered, Megumi in toe.

"Class i'm sure you met Y/N. Yes she is a year younger but because we don't have a class for her year she'll be joining yours." Gojo said over the moon.

"Nice to work with you this year" you said bowing slightly as a sign of respect.

"No need to be so formal Y/N, i'm sure they don't mind, RIGHT MEGUMI"

"whatever" he mumbled, his ears red.

He figured Gojo caught on to his strange fascination for you. Is there anything those six eyes wont see?

"You can take your seat next to Megumi." Gojo said as he got onto explaining the missions for the week.

"Hey Megumi, look after Y/N on your missions together, I get she's capable but she hides alot of things like injuries" Yuji said when you were to busy talking to Nobora about the last mission.

"Okay..." He said looking at you and nodding at Yuji's request.

The first mission of the day was as a group, but as the week dragged on you saw less and less of Yuji as he worked at other sites with Nobora and Nanami.

You were just as busy but you never really got paired with anyone besides Megumi. Not as if you were complaining. He didn't talk to much but he cared. On missions he would always put himself infront of you incase of a curse and he would always watch you carefully during fights. You thought you could get away with the minor scratch on your arm but as soon as you exorcise the cure Megumi is inspecting the cut going to disinfect it and wrap it up.

He always looked after you, made sure you were safe. Until you weren't.

"MEGUMI MOVE" You said pushing him to the side with your own body taking a vicious blow from a curse.

"Y/N!" Megumi yelled swiftly exorcising the curse and picking your unconscious body up from the ground.

Your breaths were shallow but it might have just been you getting winded, he still had time to get you out of there and to Shoko for further care.

With you in his arms he ran out the building and laied you in the back seat of the car telling Itchi to drive quickly to Shoko. You guys got there but your chest slowly lowered and struggled to rise.

"Y/N hold on okay, were so close and your so strong, I'm sorry and you do so much for me but please just do this for me, just live!" He said holding onto your hand.

You gently squeezed it before your arm went limp.

Shoko had you in her office working to keep you alive, the curse had gotten into your body, shutting it down from the inside.

Both Yuji and Megumi sat out side the office, heads hung low and anxiety over taking them.

Finally after an hour Shoko came out, you trailing behind with a bandage around your arm, still smiling that signature Itadori smile.

"Y/N-" Yuji said getting up and wrapping his arms around you

"I'm okay now Yuji" you said patting him on the back and looking over his shoulder to look at Megumi who was standing up and again just looking at you.

"I'm sorry Y/N I have to go on another mission right now, I would stay but I can't-"

"Its okay Yuji, I'm fine anyway, stay safe." You said before wavering him off down the hallway.

Shoko left back into her office and Megumi looked at you.

"Where you heading?" He finally broke the silence.

"I think I'll go back to class, pick up my bag" You said starting to walk along side Megumi.

You both stood in the class room awkwardly as you realised Yuji must have taken your bag back to your dorm already. You could have turned and left but you felt this weird hot feeling rise in your chest.

"What's on your mind." Megumi said looking down seeing you all nervous.

"Do you maybe want to...go out?" You asked playing with your fingers.

Megumi was taken aback. Its all he ever wanted but it was to good to be true.

Maybe you had some drugs while getting stitched up from Shoko and they hadn't worn off yet, becuase this couldn't be anything but a dream.

"I-I don't think we should, I put you in danger and you nearly died. Plus your my friends little sister and thats-"

"Are you serious? Megumi, it was my choice to get injured not yours, you keep putting yourself on the line for me but when I do it for you it's bad?" You said in frustration

"What about me? Who I am, not who i'm related to, can't you see me as a person?" you continued as Megumi awkwardly looked away.

"Megumi if you don't want to date me just say so but don't use my brother as an excuse." You said with a mix of sadness and disappointment.

You opended the door and were about to walk out when you heard a small breath of hesitance.

"Wait- Y/N" He said looking right at the back of you.

You hesitantly turned around almost on the brink of tears as you felt something warm touch our lips. You melted in Megumi's larger figure as he held you closer as if you would disappear forever.

"I do see you as your own person Y/N, I know you hate it when I try to protect you but I hate seeing you hurt, so much that i'd rather die and i'll keep protecting you until I do die."

"Don't die Megumi, I love you to much"

He moved closer to your lips before capturing them again.

The question was who was going to tell Yuji?

THANK YOU FOR READING ♡

AUTHOURS NOTE: SORRY I TOOK SO LONG I've been bombarded with stuff and started reading some books and rushed dead lines- I'm so sorry but after next week I'm going to be posting a fic almost every day (Hopefully) Have a good when ever my glorious 🐌 anon. and uh reblogs r cool ig, if you were wondering.

[mandy-asimp]

Forever home

Melissa Schemmenti x reader

Warning: hurt, lots of crying, yelling, throwing things, miscommunication, insecurities, a few swear words, fluff at like the veeeerrrrry end

A/n: I'm sorry if I forgot any warnings, I didn't proof read, I literally had this idea off of like a spurr and just started going

"You tanked Janine! Took the whole school with you! It was impressive." Melissa poked at the younger teacher. Not knowing you were walking out the building.

"Leave the poor girl alone, she tried to help." You stood behind the red head. "Janine I think you made a choice and it didn't give you what you wanted, but it's nice that you care so much." You didn't look at the two, focusing on your class before you threw a water balloon at one kid.

Your class lit up and you took the to the open park across the street. Missing the rest of the conversation held between the two.

Today you wore a white top, not really planning to be playing in water today. So while your class left, you were in your classroom. Soaked to the bone.

The knock on your door made you head snap up. "Oh! Hey Janine?" You flashed a smile. "What can I do for ya?"

"I just wanted to say thank you. For the words you said earlier. You really had my back. And you know how Melissa is." She stood cautiously by your door.

You furrowed your brows, "Janine why are you just standing by the door? You're free to come in more. Hey did you eat today?"

"Im fine I was just stopping by. And I was gonna wait...but I should eat now since I'm hungry." She nodded like it was some new discovery.

"Well it's me and Melissa, but I also know Gregory is going out if you wanna go with him. You wont get bullied by Melissa." You joked. Still drying out your shirt.

Janine watched for a second. "You and Melissa? What's that all about?" Her curiosity peaked. "Also I have an extra shirt if you wanna change?"

"No I'm good, I have to go home to change anyways. And me and Melissa? We're just friends I guess." You played it down. "She was the teacher I began with. She made me like it here a lot and then during the pandemic, she let me come stay with her and her husband. I usually had headphones playing loud music so they had time together. She got mad at me for it a lot cause I never came up for dinner."

"You lived with her?! How did you manage?" Janine was baffled by the new found information. "Does that make you like the second person who knows so much about her? After Barb?"

You shrugged and didn't see harm in talking about the past a bit. "She gives you a hard time cause your new."

"Ok but that doesn't explain how you went from her student teacher to living with her?" Janine pushed. She needed to know what was the reason for the favoritism.

"Are you ready?" Melissa's voice came from the door way. Ending the conversation entirely. The 2nd grade teacher in front of you frowned at the nasty look the older gave. "Still can't believe you tanked. Like the whole school Janine. The. Whole. School."

"Melissa," You warned lowly. Getting into a short staring match with her. Which you won with a smile. "I have to run home and change, but then I'll be there for dinner."

"Whatever." She scoffed and walked away.

You had to take a deep breath before having to deal with her. "Janine, just don't listen to her. She's clearly just upset you took whatever fish she had in the fridge. She'll find something new Monday. Have a good weekend." You led her out the room.

Once you got home, you could find no sight of Melissa. No car in the driveway, no opened wine, nothing. You tried to call her, but got the voicemail. Five times. You looked for her location, but got her at the school.

With one last call, you changed and just went to the restaurant. Sitting at the table while dressed in your best. But after waiting for half an hour, you decided to just go home. Tipping the waiter for putting up with you and holding up a table.

You felt embarrassed. There was also anger and fury in you. You called Melissa while on your way home, leaving a voicemail. Going on about how when she's ready to pull her head out her ass and talk to you, you'd be ready.

What you didn't expect was that to lead into tomorrow.

Staurday.

You woke up in a bed alone. It had been years since this feeling. You groaned in frustration and went looking through the house. Not any trace. No note. No car. Nothing.

You let it play out, maybe she just went out early and would be back before noon. Constantly checking your phone to see if anything would come from her.

By five you were at Barbs in tears. You explained you hadn't seen her for twenty-four hours now. How you got nothing from her but she left Friday with a scoff.

That night you stayed at the kindergarten teachers house. Her and Gerald being the nicest people to you while in such a state.

Barbra had watched you two fall in love. The first year you two worked together, she knew you were the one. So seeing you crying over such a thing hurt her. It enraged her that her friend could do such a thing.

That night, before dinner, Barb tried calling Melissa. Getting the voicemail, and she wasn't going to call back. She explained calmly but with so much venom about the harm she's caused. How you can sobbing to her.

"Why don't you come eat with us? Get something in you?" She offered to your lifeless body. You were so numb you couldn't. You just shook your head. "Y/n, sweetheart, please. I know it hurts but you have to get something in you."

"What if she never comes back?" You whispered out. "I don't know what I did. I...I don't know how to control this. I was angry. So so angry at her for standing me up. But now I just I want her home. But what if she doesn't come home?"

Barbra hugged you. She held you on to you tight. Feeling you tremble in her embrace. She held you until your cries subsided. Holding you even through uneven breathing and the soft sniffling. Scared that if she let go, you'd think you had no one.

"Come on, we can make plates and eat on the couch tonight. Watch your favorite?" She offered. Seeing the smallest sparkle in your eyes. "I'll make you a small plate, and if you want more, you can grab more."

You nodded and mumbled a thank you. Slowly trying to find The Devil wears Prada.

Sunday.

You woke up on the couch. Frowning that you still had no sign of Melissa. You cleaned up your stay and wrote Barbra a note thanking her for everything and saying you'll see her Monday.

On your drive back you stopped at the store. Desperate to find something to distract you for another day.

You picked up a Lego set, one that you didn't need but knew it would take your entire day.

Driving home, you had a large pool of hope to see her car. It hurt you to know that you were getting hopeful for the worst. And then it hurt when you didn't see the red truck. That red truck that you had star gazing dates in. That red truck that you've made out in. That red truck. Tears streamed down your face when you got inside.

They kept falling as you showered and changed. You wore one of her sweatshirts and a pair of shorts. Crew socks protecting you from the cold floors. They felt colder than normal. The whole house did.

It was empty.

Your Sunday was filled with movies, legos, and multiple water bottles. Your phone next to you as you desperately awaited a call or a text.

Monday.

You woke up to rustling. "Mel?" You quietly called. Voice being dry and hoarse from sobbing yourself to sleep. You sat up and rubbed your eyes. "Melissa?" There was no one, it was still dark in the room. The tv being the only light.

"I'm sorry, but it's just me. You weren't answering my text about if you were awake." Barbra's voice came through the dark.

You stayed silent as your lip trembled. Tears rolled down your face. "I...Barb." Was all you could say. She nodded and walked over. Pulling you from the bed and hugging you.

"Why don't you get ready and I'll drive you to work today?" She held your face, her thumbs wiping your tears away. "We can even stop for breakfast."

You nodded and got ready. Not putting much effort in, and everyone knew when you walked in the morning.

Your hair was freely down and you were in jeans. But you hardly wore jeans unless it was Wednesday or Friday. And the button up that belonged to Melissa was untucked. Your socks didn't match. You had your glasses on and hardly any makeup.

You moved in silence while in the lounge. Head held down and picking at your nails until the coffee was done. You took it straight and walked silently to your class. Not coming out until you had to print your papers for the day.

Ten minutes before she's counted late. You counted those second that made up the time. Once the kids came in and she didn't, you rushed back with your papers holding in your tears.

You sent her one simple text. Turning off your phone for the morning and masking everything for your kids.

Thankful that gym and lunch was back to back. Giving you an hour and a half or so to cry. It was only three minutes into that time before Barbra was comforting you again.

You had cried so hard that you had to throw up. You were surprised by yourself today. You've never cried this hard. Never. And now you were dry heaving.

Barbra was leading you down with your head buried in her side. You could hear her say something, but you couldn't bear look at who she said it to.

You knew who it was, especially went you felt your heart get pulled back. You wanted to run to her. To cry into her knowing she was safe and she was here. Yet, you couldn't. You just let Barbra walk you to Ava. Leaving you with her.

Ava, when she cares, she get serious. And seeing you, one of her more valued workers, made her serious.

She held you for the rest of the time you had. Letting you cry into her shirt. She didn't care you were soaking it with sadness, she just wanted you ok.

Once your time was up, you wiped your face. Giving a final hug to your boss before trudging to the lunch room.

When you opened the door, your heart wanted to burst. The overwhelming emotions seeing her talking to your class. You mustered it all up, ignoring her entirely as you collected your class.

On the verge of tears when your hand brushes against hers. A shaky breath left your body when it happened.

The rest of the day you stayed in your class. Feeling relieved when your kids left and it was just you.

A few tears fell out your eyes as you packed up. Taking in your silence as you left the building. You didn't stop and talk to anyone. Just walked out to your...Barbra.

You instantly spun in your feet, ready to head back but there she was. Not Barb, no Melissa. You wiped away the tears that started falling faster. "Shit," You whispered in annoyance. Making a beeline to the eldest teacher

Barb was expecting you. But not with this many tears. "You know you can't avoid her forever. She's hurting just as much as you are."

You nodded, knowing she was right. "It just hurts to see her after being completely ignored. I just...I couldn't even figure it out."

"Well, I'll drive you home." She knew you didn't want to get into it. She knew most of it already anyways.

When you got home, there was no truck again. Barbra asked if you were going to be ok and you had to be. You couldn't keep her forever so you just nodded.

When you got in, you poured a glass of wine and changed. Balling up on the couch and watching another movie.

Waiting for that door to open again. Needing her walk through the door tonight. If she doesn't you might died.

Tuesday.

You sat in the teachers lounge this morning. Not letting tears get you today.

"Oh! Y/n! Its good to see you! Where were you yesterday?" Janine came in, a bright smile on her face.

You hummed, "busy morning. I got nothing done over the weekend." The lie fell from you with ease. "And its good to see you as well Janine."

Everyone else began to fill in. And you could sense when Mel came in. You could sense her any day.

The morning was quiet with you. You didn't sit next to Melissa, instead you sat next to Janine. Listening to her watch videos for the wish list.

"Janine, I swear if I hear one more preppy video," Melissa turned in her chair. "You should put a pair of headphones on that list."

You gave a quiet scoff. "Janine, I wouldn't stress it. I think it's adorable how you're making a video for your classroom needs."

Melissa looked at you next, right before turning while shaking her head. "Well maybe you should just date Janine." She whispered so quiet only Barb heard it, and you could tell it.

"Melissa!" Barbra scolded, never seeing such a side of her friend. Her brown eyes quickly jumped to you. "Y/n..."

"No. If she wants to be immature and childish, the so fucking be it." You collected everything and rushed out. Tears burning in your eyes.

The rest of the day you avoided everyone. Not wanting to give into the tears that begged to spill. You were tired of crying. Tired of being tired.

The woman you've been with for the past five years is suddenly someone you've never met. You've met jealous Melissa, and this was not that green monster.

That night you stayed up. You expected her to come home tonight. After what happened you expected her to. But she didn't.

It hurt. It burned. It shattered. You couldn't understand what the hell was happening. So you called her. Not getting any answer, but you laid it out in the voicemail. The emotions ripping at you.

Wednesday.

You didn't go to school. You stayed home and sulked. Crying the entire morning. Only stopping for an hour or so to drink water. Just to cry it all out again.

It was a repeating pattern with it. That was all your day was. You couldn't believe you were crying this hard for someone.

Yet, it'd be terrible if you weren't crying over her. You spent the past five years with her. Even though it wasn't official till last year though.

You were with her through everything, and now she's just throwing you away.

That night you stared at yourself in the mirror. First silently, then after an hour, you screamed. You screamed so loud you heard dogs start barking from streets down.

Thursday.

Tomorrow would mark a week of whatever is happening. Not...that anyone was keeping track or anything.

You went to school and just kept to yourself. It was a you day where you talked to nobody. You hardly talked to your students.

You gave them papers of what they knew to just do extra practice and did your own thing.

And at night you did what you did for what seems like a month, sat with a glass of wine waiting.

Friday.

A week. A week if not talking to her. A week without a text. A week without a call. A week of constant tears. A week of hurting.

You walked into your classroom and see a box. A familiar box that you adore so much. There was a blue sticky note on top.

Your heart thumped loudly. Each step was a louder thump.

You read the note and a small smile tugged at your lips. But then you let the pain she cause catch up to you today.

You went through your day, a bit more on edge. A bit meaning you were shaking the entire day since reading the note.

By the time you were home, you were downing water. Trying to calm the nerves that we're eating you alive. They took over your body and you felt cold and clammy.

The door opened. You wanted to throw up everything. You wanted to be eaten alive by the floor. To be abducted by aliens. Ran over by a train. Honestly anything to not be here.

"Hun?" A soft voice called in. She walked further into the house. And when you laid eyes on her, you couldn't.

The mixture of rage and sadness forcing tears out. You began yelling. It didn't stop, you just kept yelling. Screaming things you didn't know you wanted to say. You stepped closer and closer and once you were close and she stared at you, she looked shocked to think you could say such, and it made you even more mad.

You threw your hands up and kept screaming. You began throwing objects, being conscious of what you had. Nothing was breaking to satisfy you.

You grabbed your wine glass, note it still had a bit of wine, and threw it at her. Instantly shutting up when it fell to the ground where she used to be standing. You were thankful she moved, but the feeling that glass had made you pant.

"I know you're upset," she began. But it didn't go long because you kept going. You laid it on to her heavy. You've never yelled at someone like this before.

You plopped down when you were for sure done. Watching her with puffy eyes.

She began to talk. And as she went on, you still didn't hear her reasoning. It was just a long apology of how she knew she was wrong.

"Please, I'm sorry." She looked at you longingly.

You shook your head. "You don't get you just apologize and not give me a reason. You left me for a week without saying a word. You stood me up at dinner Mel. What did I do?" You croaked.

Melissa's eyes went wide and she rushed to crouch in front of you. Holding your face and wiping away tears.

"Honey none of this. And I absolutely mean none of this, was your fault. I...I let my insecurities get me. On Friday when you were defending Janine and then talking to her alone," she got out quietly. The fear of you looking at her differently feasting on her.

You could only begin crying. You slipped off the couch into her arms. Sobbing so heavily. Melissa wrapped her arms and held you tightly. Even when you tried hitting her chest and pull away. She could only apologize at you.

Tears of her own showering your head. Neither one of you able to part. You not wanting her to disappear ever again, and her not wanting to see you pained the way you are.

It was well past midnight when you came through again. Stirring around trying to determine where you were.

In your bed with a bonding like grip on you. You couldn't move but you moved enough to wake up Melissa.

"Mel..." you softly spoke. Grabbing at her hands to loosen them. Only making them tighten around you.

"No..." she grumbled. "I can't let go of you."

"Melly? I'm not asking you to let go of me, I'm asking you to just let go of me." You pulled at her hands again, getting the to let go. You rolled over to prop yourself up. Looking down at your woman as her face was so relaxed.

Her eyes fluttered open. Instantly filling with tears. "Please don't leave me..." her tears began falling. "I know I was wrong but please. I cant go through it."

"Melly, I'm not leaving you. You did a terrible terrible thing and I still hardly know why, except that it had something to do with Janine?" You pushed hair out of her face and getting comfortable in her arms again. "What went through that head?"

Melissa moved to rest lower and bury her head into your chest. You knew she needed to be held, so that's what you did. She explained it all to you while you played with her hair.

"And I just....it kept eating at me that you were tired and wanted someone young. I know not Janine but I wanted to get it over with so you couldn't break my heart." She finished. The sun peaking up and through your blinds. "And when you yelled and said what you said, I had a reality check."

You pulled her head back slightly to see her face. Leaning down and kissing her so passionately.

"I will never, and I mean never, mean what I say when I'm mad. It will never mean anything until I have time to calm down and talk sensibly. I was so so hurt that you did that to me though. And it hurt even worst because I knew I still would love you after it all. Because I love you Melissa." You kissed her forehead.

You took in this moment. You had the woman you swore to marriage within your own head. She was your forever. Since the first day with her she was your everything.

"I love you too, y/n." She smiled. It was the most genuine smile you've ever seen this woman give you.

The look in that woman's eyes before you both fell back asleep was all you needed to know she was your forever home.

[imjustania]

How to study

Everyone has experienced that situation where they have a lot of homework and assignments to complete, yet it can be difficult to get started (I can relate!). We try various methods and even tidy up our room, but still struggle to concentrate. As someone with ADHD, I have faced this challenge throughout my life. Therefore, I have dedicated this blog post to researching the best strategies for getting motivated and staying focused while studying. My aim is to assist all those who also struggle with this issue, just in time for exam season!

Pinterest

This one is my own tip, however its very helpful! I personally love the social media Pinterest, its just a space where people get together to share their gallery! Create your own study board, and go look at pictures of people studying. Usually looking at the tidy spaces and notes help inspire someone to actually do the same. It would make you think “oh, this is pretty… maybe I should do the same!”. It also inspires you to put effort into your notes or work, as you might want to recreate this. If you need an inspiration board feel free to check mine! Trust me, this will inspire you and I update it consistently https://pin.it/8lpKfrA

Create a study space

This one is suggested in many researches, including in the International Carer Institution. They mention that “Your study environment should be clean, quiet, organised, and comfortable. Remove any distractions like game consoles and tablets, and ensure you have comfortable seating” (2022). Make sure your study space is the ideal place, because even the tiniest distraction will send you into a spiral which will lead you to distracting yourself even more. Just dedicate a good amount of your time to cleaning your desk, room, and bed. I know many people would not want to leave their room, and thats ok! You can definitely study in your room, but you have to make sure you don’t fall into the trap of the bed. Your ass can not leave that chair. The second you sit on your bed you will succumb to it’s comfort and wont leave it. Instead stand up from you chair, walk around your room. If you really want to sit not on your chair, sit on the floor (I know this sounds weird, but try it).

Set the mood

This is another personal tip that has worked for me for many years. I like to set the mood of my study space, as it helps me work more effectively! It help me when i imagine i am somewhere else while still in my room, for you it could be anywhere, library, coffee shop, work office, etc. For me, I like to set my mood to hogwards. Just imagining i’m studying in the great mighty magical school of witchcraft, helps me going. You can set your mood through ambiance YouTube videos. Some of those even have a Pomodoro installed in it, which is really helpful to getting started slowly slowly. Here is my favourite videos which you could use to set the mood!

https://youtu.be/YwMSH3dHTw4?si=DO43svTvA4BWhk5f - Christmas at the Great hall with Harry Potter! Ambiance and soft music.

https://youtu.be/5epBz_hHYiM?si=BeaYwcAH5DsqmfDb - an Astronomers Great library! Ambiance

https://youtu.be/zCi9ABxuQZQ?si=ds2nAs8CM2i5bi7d - Hogwarts Classes ambience. 4 classes total. Pomodoro

https://youtu.be/BRgPGqCV_cw?si=pMtfK7uSOsogG_Fe - 24 hour Hogwarts ambiance (intense). Pomodoro

https://youtu.be/Aw0BfB4EMY8?si=ntorGn2aEmvf0iAf - hogwarts library ambiance and soft music

https://youtu.be/m8HEoICBdTY?si=pUx-LMcV0ENKK85X - sunny ambiance - perfect for morning mood setting

More ideas to setting the mode could include the following actions: candle, diffusers, change of clothes, and adjust the light (if you have LED lights, or a smart lightbulb like Wiz, defiantly set a warm light for a relaxing atmosphere or bright white one for focus).

For the love of god put your phone down

This is the number one reason you cant get up from wherever you are seating right now, and unable to study. Your phone is a curse and a saviour at the same time. Your phone has all kind of distractions which are stopping you from actually standing up and starting your study. You start with “oh lets just take 5 more minutes” or “oh… 3 more videos wont harm” YES IT WILL. Put your phone far away, under a pillow or in the drawer. Put it on do not disturb mode, and make sure your phone is whitelisted to important people like your guardian in case they need your help. Trust me, the second your phone is away, everything will become easier. Only use your phone on long breaks, after you had a long session.

Write down your to do-list

So you finally sat down on your desk, everything is clean, everything is perfect… what now? Write your to do-list. Writing down everything you need to, helps you actually realise how much you have to do. And when you see everything written down, its easier to sort and understand what you need to do.

Work in your pace

I know you’re watching those influencers online that study for a really large period of times, but not anyone can do this AND it doesn’t work for everyone. Set your own pace, work for 20 minutes or 15 minutes and take a 5 minute break (🍅), and as you do that, you end up getting hyper concentrated at some point, and then watch the magic of studying happen.

And thats all for today folks! I hope you find this blog helpful, and let me know if this has helped you get started to study! I hope you have a wonderful day, and don't forget to keep smiling because you’re beautiful.

[miniaturecollectiveendermen]

TBHK

Kou, Teru, Yamabuki (Lemon) and Akane(boy) with a GN S/O who sleeps ANYWHERE. In class, during lunch, while studying, while cuddling, etc.

falling asleep with them ♡

~ feat. kou, teru, yamabuki and akane aoi

!!WARNINGS!! just pure fluff, gn!reader, no gendered pronouns mentioned

kou

kou didnt notice your ability to fall asleep anywhere at first

when he first met you he assumed you were just really tired, he was worried about you cuz he thought you werent getting enough rest

he didnt want to pry into your personal life too much but eventually he did end up asking you if you were getting enough sleep

you explained the situation to him and he was amazed

so thats just something you do?

it took a little while but eventually he gets used to it

whenever you fall asleep he makes sure no one disturbs you (especially hanako)

if anyone ever bothers you about he immediately comes to your defense, if its a ghost then he'll immediately threaten to exorcise them (or just do it depends on who it is)

he always makes sure youre comfortable whenever/where ever you sleep

if you fall asleep while the two of you are cuddling he becomes stiff and tries his best not to disturb you

he'll glare daggers at anyone who might disturb your slumber since he cant get up and shoo them away

teru

MY LOVE

ahem

teru is an observant person and being his s/o means he notices every little thing about you

he knows everything you like or dislike, your little habits and characteristics

the moment he notices you falling asleep any where and everywhere he starts doing things to make you more comfortable

he'll carry a pillow or blanket around for you (dont ask how hes teru he can do anything)

if he doesnt have a blanket he'll use his jacket as a blanket

he finds your unique ability quite cute and he might tease you about it, but in a friendly way

if anyone else teases or bothers you about it tho he'll immediately put an end to it

he does get worried about it at first, he makes sure youre getting enough rest

if you fall asleep while cuddling he'll hold you close and make sure youre able to rest comfortably

if he feels peaceful enough he might fall asleep with you

i love him

yamabuki (lemon)

okay im gonna be honest i forgot what his personality is like so i had to go through his wiki for this-

so yamabuki isnt the most observant person nor does he care about his surroundings very much so he doesnt notice you falling asleep immediately

but after a few times of it happening he'll take notice and pay closer attention

if you fall asleep around him he'll take pictures of you sleeping (with permission ofc) and tease you with them later

another character who thinks you falling asleep everywhere is cute

he likes taking pictures of things that interest him and you interest him a lot :)

he may seem like the bad boy type who doesnt care about anything

which is partly true

he cares a lot about you

he just has different ways of showing it

and taking pictures of you is one of those ways

akane aoi

okay so this man is extremely affectionate

and hes very open with his affection too

he notices you sleeping everywhere immediately

and once he does he'll make sure youre as comfortable as possible

like teru he'll have a blanket or pillow on hand all the time

he'll go as far as to have a place for you to rest in the student council room

which may result in teru ending him

but for you its worth it

if anyone even thinks about annoying you while you sleep or bother you about it he will not hesitate to end them

but if you tell him not too he wont (reluctantly)

when you fall asleep while cuddling he'll hold you close to him

he'll stay with you for as long as necessary

A/N: im sorry this took so long, ive been caught up with a lot of things in my personal life and had to put my writing to the side but im back now!! hopefully i wont disappear again but i cant make any promises

[newtthetranswriter]

Please may I have a Fairy tail headcanon of Gray Fullbuster with a female S/O who has Edward Elric's abilities from Fullmetal alchemist. S/O joined Fairy tail when she was a young child not long after Gray did..S/Os unlimited abilities meant that she can basically create anything that she can put her mind too..she isn't nicknamed the metal mage for nothing. She isn't proud of what she had done back then..she earned those abilities to be a metal alchemist at a consequence of trying to revive her late mother..she was damn lucky that she didn't lose her body parts..she is a independent young woman in Fairy tail and a member of Team Natsu.

So, I've never done headcanons before, but I'll give it a go, hope you enjoy these. I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but I did my best, if you enjoy please feel free to let me now and don't be afraid to send ion more requests. Anyway Enjoy and have a good day/night. MINORS AND AGELESS BLOGS DO NOT INTERACT

Alchemy isn't an exact science, things can go wrong, and that's what happened when you tried to bring back your mom.

Unlike past Alchemists who had tried to bring people back from the dead you were lucky, you saw the truths of the world but managed to hang on to all of your limbs.

With the knowledge of the universe giving you a major boost in your magic at such a young age, you needed to join a guild to help control and grow this power.

At the age of 8 you wondered into the guild hall of non-other than Fairy Tail, a legendary guild full of powerful mages.

You were welcomed with open arms by nearly everyone there except one kid who couldn't keep his clothes on, when you first meet Gray, he was cold to you, not to say you were really any better having just lost your mother for a second time.

As time passed you grew stronger and more confident in your abilities to manipulate the chemical structure of items and shift them into new things. You primarily specialized in turning things to metal to create more useful weapons.

Master Makarov saw your potential and by the age of 17 you had become an S class wizard known as the Metal Mage.

Along with growing your power the tension between you and gray only got worse, almost like him and Natsu's fighting but with a little more flirting

like I see you guys sitting at the guild hall ignoring each other until he pops off with something stupid about being better a making things with his magic and you just use your magic to make something to hit him with using the table and yell at him about covering his abs because in typical gray fashion he's probably in his boxers.

At first no one notices the more flirty comments until one of you calls the other handsome/beautiful directly making the other blush

Being as stubborn as you are you try to deny it for the longest time and so does he

Now if we add on the being a part of team Natsu, it gets more hectic

I'm talking Happy teasing you, Natsu trying to tease you but ultimately ending up fighting Gray for something he says, Wendy is just confused, Lucy and Erza think its kind of cute that the two stubborn mages wont admit their feelings, and then there is Carla who just thinks everyone involved is dumb

And when you guys finally get together i don't think a lot would change

like yeah you guys don't fight as much or the comments aren't as pointed but there is still playful bickering between the two of you

I just feel that Gray is the type to show affection by being sarcastic

also spend a lot of time just hanging out show off your magic to each other and getting ideas from each other

When you get together Happy still makes stupid jokes, Natsu still tries to tease you guys but fails, Lucy, Erza and now Wendy are secretly planning your wedding as soon as it announced you're dating, and Carla is happy for you two.

Now on to some other aspects of the relationship,

If you are having a bad day because of something reminding you of your past Gray will 100% understand, and try to help you calm down

He knows how hard it is to have a difficult childhood and lose your family so he's going to try to make it better

he may not be able to bring your mom back but he can try not to fight Natsu as much and stay close to you for support.

and vice versa, if he's having a hard time with let's say Juvia being annoying, You would be there to try and be a buffer, or if she doesn't take the hint just telling her off.

Overall I see Gray and you being very close and comforting when its just the two of you, but if you're with the rest of the guild or on a mission you know how to be respectful of everyone around you.

[dayedreamm]

Unexpected Crushes Chapter 2

blk fem OC x paige bueckers

warnings: swearing (i think)

Chapters: 1 | 2 |

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“Wait uconn” imani says kind of shock “thats far from where you are” she says sadly. Although talia continues “yeah it is but… Ipromise we will talk and we could even possibly meet up one day Ipromise “ she says to reassure you.

flashback ends

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 I believed her… we were friends at the time…I mean who wouldnt believe their true best friend right? 

Well I shouldn't have.

4 months later

Welp im here now at uconn. Friendless. Betrayed. Alone. 

“Cheer up kid you'll make new friends here, i never really liked talia anyway” my mother says to reassure me. I gave her a so-so nod as if agreeing with her statement i was tired, the drive down here was no joke and now I wanted to sleep. Sadly I still had to unpack in my dorm.. Maybe my roommate wont be here and i wont have any human interaction. Wrong. We walked in my mother helping with my bags, and im am greeted with a smiling girl with her dreads in a ponytail. ‘Great … just how i wanted to start off the day’ I thought to myself “hi nice to meet you my name is kamora but everyone calls me KK” she says cheerfully. I tried not to be a bitch my roomate sounded nice and I should reciprocate that same feeling. “Hey my name is Imani” i said trying to sound as cheerful. I could feel my mothers stares behind me telling me to fix my face but i tried the best i could. Getting stabbed in the back by your best friend didnt exactly put a smile on your face. Although, it was months later and i should be getting better. So i guess ill try now with this new roomate. 

1 week later

(here are some inspos of what i was thinking)

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Once i finished i headed off to the game with one of my friends from my business class. We walked to the pavilion and grabbed some seates a bit early so we could see the game better. As we took our seats they were nearing the end of their warmups as KK waves to me with a little smile on her face, i smile and wave back, but not before a curious blonde sees this interaction and questions it.

Paige POV

I see my teammate and one of my besfriends KK smile and wave toward the audience, and when i turn my eyes i am met with a beautiful woman. I mean she stole my whole attention for a good 5 seconds before kk had to grab my shoulder. “Yo you good” KK says to me. “Yea im fine, whos that girl you were waving to” i said a bit dazed. “Oh thats my roommate, who is also my friend shes really cool you should meet her.. I think she might also be your type” KK says excitedly wiggling her eyebrows. I punch her arm teasingly, i cant even say shes lying this girl is very attractive and certainly has my attention. “Whats her n-” but before i could even ask the question our coach geno calls us over for a team huddle. I jog my way over but not before looking at her and winking in her direction.

Imani POV

I look back at the courts to see a blonde staring at me and sending a wink over my way, she was very attractive and had me blushing in my seat, which i think she knew because she smirked and turned away. “Oooh someones got a crush” one of my friends says in my ear. I jump back at her words “who? Who are you talking about” i say defensively. “Obviously the blondie who was giving you googlie eyes down there” the same friend says to me. “You think shes hot atleast” my other friend asks me. “I obviously dont know her yet but if she is into girls i think shes pretty attractive, whats her name anyway” i ask out of curiosity

“Paige bueckers”

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ok bae was finally introduceddddd, also did yall see that chegg comercial she looked so good, but anyways thanks for reading

leave some suggestions of any imagines you may want

Dayedreammm outtie💖

[prttydolls]

im not ready yet — eddie munson x reader

SYPNOSIS . . . you confess your feelings for eddie, yet he doesn't return them back.

WARNINGS . . . being rejected, eddie not knowing how to deal with his feelings , friendzone, mentions of drugs.

READER NOTES . . . fem!bestfriend!reader.

AMORA’S NOTE . . . i got the idea whenever like i confess to my eddie bot he just... friendzones me (╥﹏╥)..

IMPORTANT NOTE . . . if you have "mdni" on your account leave !! im a minor you are breaking your own boundary. wether my post is nsfw or sfw.

it was a day, like any other day. students were doing the usual stuff they do, it seemed too normal. something felt weird, like you feel something will happen and will change everything.

you sat down next to eddie in ms. o’donnells class.

eddie.

oh, how you had a big crush on him. he was perfect, cute nose and perfect curly brunette hair. and not to mention, he likes metal and d&d! it was like he was your soulmate and you were his, but he doesn't know that yet.

“hey, psst y/l/n do you have a spare pen?” eddie nudged you, making you in your day dreaming state snap. “huh?! oh right- yeah i think i-i have one.” you nervously handed him your pen. “thanks sweetheart.” he winked, and turned back his attention to the paper.

you've been thinking quite alot lately, to confess to eddie. you cant stand the fact that, you were both “just friends” now. gareth, jeff and dustin can see how you two act like a couple but aren't even together.

you are determined to confess to him.

so, you grabbed a piece of paper and wrote quietly.

“ hi eddie, meet me at our spot (at the picnic table in the woods) after lunch dont be late.

— y/n ”

you placed the paper onto your pocket and decided it was best to give him the note in his locker before lunch because he usually checks his locker.

—

you felt alot of emotions right now.

excited, nervous, scared, and did i say nervous?

you sat in the picnic chair, patiently waiting for him while playing the hem of your skirt. after a minute or two passes by, you spot a familiar brunette coming by.

“hello, princess what do ya need?” he greeted happily as he sat down at the other side of the seat with his "special" lunch box sans: the drugs he secretly sells.

“eds, i dont wanna buy drugs.. i just wanna talk to you about something.” i giggled. he puts the lunch box somewhere on his side.

“hm, alright? then what do you wanna talk about?”

you sigh nervously, “promise you our friendship wouldn't change??.”

eddie was confused, were you leaving hellfire? but obviously nothing could ruin what you and eddie had. “no, it wont change i promise now shoot.”

you sighed once more, looking around nervously. “i- i....” eddie’s eyebrows raised, he signalled you to go further.

“i..i like you eddie, not like a friend type of way.. a love way, where i have a crush on you. you make me feel things that ive never felt before.. i-” you stopped and looked at eddie, he seemed uncomfortable.

“eddie..?”

...

he quickly snapped out of it and mentally prepared himself, “i- sorry y/n i dont like you back... its just i see you as a friend, nothing more im really sorry, im not ready for a relationship.”

your heart shattered into pieces, eddie didnt like you back..

you let out a forced smile, and stood up.. “oh.. okay, thanks for telling me how you feel.. ill see you around.” you quickly fled from the woods .

you wanted to disappear, so you did.

you quickly went and took your bike, you didn't care if you went home early you had class with eddie so that'd be extremely awkward.

you sobbed as you rode your bike, you left the school with a heavy and broken heart.

whilst eddie stood there, dumbfounded.. shit shit shit- why'd i do that? now he just lost you. forever.

reblog > likes.

[greazyfloz]

Lovers & Strangers - Chapter 22

Previous

 The next morning, Mark left to go to class, and I started to gather my stuff together as my parents walked into the room. I told them my decision, on how I decided that I wanted to be discharged that I would just do the therapy recommendations.  I could tell my parents didn’t agree, but they decided to support me anyway.

After telling the doctor and finally being discharged, I made my way down to my parents rental and we left the hospital lot together. As we were driving the empathetic period wore off for my parents and they became very questioning of my previous actions.

“ how long have you been doing drugs?” my mother asks

“ how long have you been screwing Ethan?“ my father asks, “ does your boyfriend, know you’ve been screwing his best friend and your best friend?” he continued.

“ why do you drink so much?” my mother asks

The questions went on and on and on and I finally had enough. I looked through the duffle bag that Mark brought me that was full of my stuff and began digging through looking for earphones.

“ what are you looking for?” my mother asked and she turned around to look at me in the backseat

“ ear phones”

“ no, we’re asking you questions. And you haven’t given us very good answers”

“ maybe I don’t know the answer. I don’t really feel like being questioned right now.”

I couldn’t find any headphones, so I just turned and looked out the window. My mother turned back around giving up on asking me questions, and we all just sit in silence. the silence didn’t last very long though, before my mother turned back around.

“you know I really don’t think you should’ve been discharged today. If the doctor thinks that’s the best thing for you is to be admitted then we should’ve listened. Then you should’ve listened.“ my mother somewhat lectures me. But she doesn’t wait for my answer. She turns right back around as we continue driving.

When we arrive to my house, my father pulls the car into the driveway and I see that Ethan is already there. I can see his figure still sitting in his car and he doesn’t get out until we all get out of my parents rental.

“ hello Ethan” my father says to Ethan has he approaches us

“ hey” Ethan says back, looking at both my mother and my father. We all walk into my house together and of course my roommates are there. They act pleasant though, putting on an act for my parents. They soon had to head off to class, so it’s just an empty house with me, my parents and Ethan.

“ so since you will have to be going to these meetings until the end of the month, Ethan agreed that he would stay longer so you weren’t lonely” my mother says

“ but you guys wont be in the same house together” my father starts then looks over at Ethan, “ do you understand?”

Ethan nods his head at my father and looks over at me, “ I know Mark is also staying until the end of the month as well. I know you can’t come to Tampa, but you can call-“

“oh, no worries. We will be staying here for another week or so.” my mother interrupts.

“ why? don’t you have a job?” I asked my mother.

“ watch the attitude.“ my dad raises his voice at me, “we could’ve pulled you from the school immediately when we heard the stunt you pulled“

“whatever, I’m going to my room. Enjoy your lovely vacation in Ann Arbour Michigan.” I said, with slight attitude, as I stand up and make my way up the stairs to my room

As I get upstairs, I slam the door hard behind me and make my way into my bed. it wasn’t even 30 seconds later that I hear a knock on the door.

“ can I come in?” I hear Ethan say quietly on the other side of the door

“ it’s not locked” I grumble inside of my pillow.

The door opens, and Ethan sits on the bed, looking down at my body with my face in my pillow. I feel him rub my back, and let out a soft sigh.

“ your parents just wanna watch you for the week to see how you behave” Ethan starts, “ My parents told me this morning, so don’t say that I said anything because I’m not supposed to. but it’s basically to see if they’re gonna let you come back next year” he whispers.

I slowly turn over so I can look at Ethan, and he smiles at me softly before seeing my confused expression on my face.

“why do they keep threatening to pull me out of the school and why don’t they just do it already?” I say to him

“because you prove them wrong once, you can prove them wrong again”

I smile at Ethan finally as he smiles back at me. I sit up on the side of the bed beside him and he wrapped his arm around my shoulder, bringing me in for a side hug.

“ well“ Ethan says before standing up, “I should go down and entertain your guests” Ethan says, making me laugh.

“ I guess I’ll come down to” I say, standing up and following Ethan back downstairs where my parents are.

I sit in the living room and just listen to the conversation between Ethan and my parents not really wanting to talk to them. The conversation of course is about hockey or about Ethan’s parents and things that we’ve missed out on since we aren’t home. Finally around an hour later, my father stands up.

“ well, I’m starved. Let’s go get something to eat.”

“ I think I’ll stay.” I say, but quickly coming up with something else so they didn’t think I was giving them an attitude. “Mark said he would be coming over after class, so I’m gonna stay and wait for him” I say.

“ well, why don’t we pick him up and he can come to” my mother suggests and Ethan looks over at me questioningly.

“ Okay, fine. I’ll text him and tell him we will pick him up”

After picking mark up, and having an awkward car ride, sitting in the backseat of a small car between Mark and Ethan, we finally made our way to the restaurant. We all got out, and Mark walked beside me, reaching down to grab my hand, but I shrugged him off to avoid any awkwardness between Mark, Ethan, and I. I look at him and smile apologetically, then look over in Ethan's direction. I couldn’t read the expression on his face on whether he was upset or not.

Lunch was fine and went by faster than I thought and before we knew it, I was back sitting in the car beside Ethan and Mark. This time when my parents drop me off, they didn’t come in with me, only Ethan and Mark. Ethan left 15 minutes after we all went back to my place as he wanted to take a nap before hockey practice.

“ I’m so sorry I really wanted this day to be just us“ I say to Mark, as we are lying on my couch. He leans down and press is his lips on my forehead planting a kiss.

“ don’t worry about it, we're alone now“ he says, then smiles, “you can come over tonight if you want. I know in the morning I’m gonna have to go to practice and then hop on a plane so if you want to spend the night, that’s more than alright. Actually, I want you to stay the night.”

“ Mark I-“ I start, then swallow, “ it’s just that Ethan’s there and-“

“ well, you’re gonna have to stay over eventually. He’s always going to be there. He's my roommate. I just want my girlfriend to spend the night with me.” Mark says slightly upset.

“ my parents are still in town, and with everything that just happened over the weekend. Maybe you should just come here for the night” 

“ fine” Mark says, but I can tell he’s slightly annoyed. 

We both lay on the couch and finish watching the movie before Mark gets up and makes his way to the door. I follow and press a kiss on his lips before he leaves for practice.

As he was at practice, my parents took me to get groceries and then came back to my apartment to cook dinner for my roommates and I and even made leftovers for Mark for when he comes by later.

After dinner with my roommates and my parents, Beth announced that she was going to the library, and my other roommate agreed that she would go to. 

“ that sounds great, y/n you should tag along long too” my mother says before looking at Beth, “ I don’t mean to invite her, but I think it would be good for her. Is it alright if she comes?” my mother asks.

“ yeah sure”

“ Okay, sure. Just let me go grab my stuff and then we can go to the library.” I say, standing up and taking my and my parents dishes to the sink before going to my room to collect my belongings.

On my way down the stairs I text Mark letting him know where I am and hug my parents goodbye and telling them I’ll see them tomorrow. I make my way to Beth’s car and we drive to the library together. 

It was boring. And I still don’t like my roommates, but they are smart. We are in a lot of the same classes together so I figure I might as well get some help while I can. After an hour of being there, my phone buzzes, and I looked down to see Mark’s name on my phone.

“ I’m sorry I need to take this“ I say, standing from the table without waiting for their approval and making my way out into the hallway.

“ hey baby!” I say excitedly into my phone after answering

“ hey, you still studying?” Mark asks.

“ yes, but I’ll ditch them if you have something more fun in mind” I say, seductively through the phone

“Hmmm” Mark hums, “ I have a couple of things in mind“

“ oh yeah?”

“ no spoilers though”

“ Okay, well, I got a drive here with Beth so I’m going to have to walk home”

“ no, just walk over to Yost. I’ll ask Holtzy if he can drive us to yours since you live close to him” 

“ Okay, can’t wait to see you handsome”

“ I’m more excited to see you beautiful“ mark says back, and I can hear whipping sounds in the background from the boys mocking him. I laugh.

“Okay, I’ll be there in a few”

I Hang up the phone and go back into the library to collect my stuff and let the two girls know that I would be heading back home with Mark. They told me they may be a couple more hours and I told him I’d leave the door unlocked for them before making my way over to Yost and meeting my boyfriend.

Later, Mark and I made it back to my place and headed upstairs to my room. I walk over to my bed as Mark shuts the door behind him, but grabs my waist before I can make it.

“ where do you think you’re going?“ mark says, turning me around to face him

“ my bed“ I say back with a smug smile

“ before giving me a kiss?”

I look up at Mark and stand on my tippy toes, and Mark leans down, slightly to press his lips onto mine. Our kiss was passionate and I didn’t want it to end. When I pulled away and looked at him, I didn’t get the same urge that I usually do to rip all of his clothes off, I just wanted to lay his arms

“ do you want to take a bath?” He asks me and I smile.

“ of course” I say, “ get it all started and I’ll meet you in there” 

Mark leaves my room, and I turn and strip down covering myself with a bathrobe, then grab my iPad and make my way into the bathroom. By the time I get to the bathroom, Mark is already lying inside of the tub waiting for my arrival. 

I take my bathrobe off and Mark licks his lips watching. I put a towel on the toilet and positioned the iPad on the other side of where Mark is lying in the tub before stepping inside. I sit between Mark’s legs and lean my back against his chest before Mark presses a kiss on the side of my head. we lay in the bathtub, occasionally looking at each other for a quick kiss, or a short make out session as we watch the movie playing on my iPad.

“ can I tell you something?“ Mark says to me, and I look up at him and see a serious look on his face. I smile at him.

“ anything” I say to him

“ I’m in love with you“ he blurts making me swallow, hard, and then turning and looking straight at the other end of the top where the iPad is. I was not expecting that, and I didn’t know how to answer. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t of said that. but- and I know it’s soon but I can’t help it. I’m in love with you.”

“Mark-“ I start, then clear my throat, “it’s just so soon. I don’t know if I can say it back. but I really really do like you, Mark and can potentially see myself loving you but-“

“ no buts, your answer was good enough for me” mark says, and I turned to look up at him, and he smiles down at me. His smile is so contagious I can’t help but smile back.

“ thank you” I say

“ for what?”

“ being the only person that can love me especially with everything that’s been going on. I feel like I ruined everything and everyone’s lives.”

I hear Mark sigh. But he doesn’t say anything. Instead, we stay lying in each others arms watching the movie on my iPad.

After we are done in the bathtub. We both get out and get ready for bed. Mark just put boxers on and makes his way into my bed, while I pull over the shirt he was just wearing earlier today over my head, wearing that as my PJs, before making my way in beside him.

“ are you happy that you chose me? do you feel like you made the right decision I mean” Mark asked me as I’m cuddled up into his arms

“ why do you keep asking me this? Why do you think that I’d rather be with Ethan?”

“ I don’t know, I feel like I’m the one that got in the way and that you actually wanna be with him. I just can’t compete with the guy. Sorry not compete I mean- I just- I- I’m not him. There’s still so much about you that I don’t know and it freaks me out that he knows everything, you guys are so close I mean really close.. “ he says, rolling his eyes before continuing again, “ I just don’t want things to get rough and you feeling like I wont be able to be there for you like Ethan is”

I don’t look up at Mark, but just lay there and process my thoughts, but Mark continues, “ I know telling you that I am in love with you freaks you out, but-“

“ Ethan also told me he loved me this week” I said, cutting him off, “this is just too much for me. I just want to be happy in the moment with you and I don’t wanna think about Ethan in our relationship. why does he matter so much that you constantly have to bring him up? our relationship is with me and you mark. that’s all I want it to be you were the only person for me” I say, slightly annoyed, but trying to reassure him

“ he does matter, though. Because he matters to you.”

“ mark please. I’m done with this conversation if you feel like you need to bring him up again then leave because I’m done” I say, annoyed, “ I just wanted this night, just me and you. But fuck Mark you just can’t stop with this whole Ethan shit. He told me that he loved me and I chose you. do you know how many factors pointed to Ethan but my heart still chose you. Ethan is basically a stranger to me now because I chose you. but I don’t regret it.”

“okay” mark says. that’s all Mark says. I continue to lay in his arms, but the conversation just stops. he wants to talk about nothing else. 

After about 30 minutes of us both sitting in silence playing on our phones, I try to bring up a new subject as we lay in the silence, trying to eliminate the awkwardness.

“ so, frozen four”

“ Yep, I can’t wait to get there. it’s so crazy, the only thing that could make it better is if you were there too”

His answer is reassuring that he is no longer thinking of the Ethan topic that we just argued about.

“ make it to the finals, and maybe I can find my way down”

“ yeah? That would be a dream come true”

“ no, all your dreams will come true when you get that trophy“

“ I’ll be upset if we don’t get it but I already got a trophy” he says, and I look up at him to smile, and he smiles back as he leans and presses his lips to mine.

“well, we should go to sleep now” I say, pulling away from the kiss, “you have a big day ahead of you tomorrow“

[mydarllinglover]

SafeHouse || Third Year - One

Masterlist

September 1st 1993

"Oh my darling girl, I've only just got you back after four years and now you're going again, I've missed my baby" My mother, Molly Weasley, sobbed whilst she squeezed me in a bone crushing embrace.

"Mum! We're gonna miss the train" My Twin Brother, Ron Whined.

"Oh Hush Ronald, even if you did, its not like that would stop you from getting to Hogwarts" Mum glared at Ron as I stepped out of her embrace and she gave another hug to the other Twins, most likely threatening them if they misbehaved.

I snorted a laugh, remembering what Ginny told me about Ron and Harry's joyride in Dads car last year, but that was the best part as she caught me up of the events that occurred, I could only imagine how much that would've affected my little sister.

Ron shot a glare at me in a way of saying "you better shut up or I'll make sure you wont be able to find any of your class's"

"Ronald, you better look after Keira and help her, you should remember how hard it was for you on your first day at Hogwarts" Mum lectured Ron as Harry walked back over to us after having a chat about Merlin knows what with Dad, probably muggle related.

"Yes Mum, I know, but we really have to go!" my twin pouted, again.

"It's okay Mrs Wealsey, she has Harry and I to help her out as well" Hermione smiled as she gently nudged my side.

"Yes of course, off you go all of you and have a wonderful time, and behave!" Mum waved us off as we gathered up our luggage and made our way onto the Hogwarts Express.

"Wait! Ron! Don't forget Scabbers!" Mum called as she reached up with Scabbers held in her hands.

Ron reached through an open window to grab him from Mum, We then waved and shouted out goodbyes as the Train departed.

Percy was the first to leave us as he made his way to the Head Boy and Girl compartment. Then Ginny as she spotted some of her friends in her year and it was just Fred, George, Hermione, Ron, Harry and I.

Fred and George helped Carry some of my luggage as they were winking at some of the girls in their year, making a right show out of it as if they were big strong men, which they are not.

"Guys, come on, lets go find an empty Compartment" Ron nodded at us as he walked down the corridor full of students.

Fred and George had already left with their friend lee Jordan, when we eventually found a compartment at the end of the train, there was a man sat inside, he looked to be sleeping as he lent his head on the window, I noticed how his clothes were shabby wizard robes, he had scars on his face and light brown hair with specks of grey.

"Who'd you reckon he is?" Ron hissed as we sat down and Harry slid the door shut, Ron, Harry and I squashed up on the opposite seat, Ron making me sit at the window so he didn't have to sit right opposite the man, as Hermione took the other side, making sure to sit farthest from the window

"Professor R.J. Lupin" Hermione whispered.

"How'd you know that?"

"Its on his case dumb arse" I sighed as I smacked Ron across the head and pointed at the mans luggage.

"Ouch" Ron rubbed his head as he glared at me "wonder what he teaches"

"that's obvious" whispered Hermione "theres only one vacancy isn't there? defence against the dark arts"

"Oh yeah, Mums crush was the last one, wasn't he?" I joked "can't believe he obliviated himself like an idiot"

"well I hope he's up to it" said Ron. "He looks like one good hex would finish him off, doesnt he?"

"Don't be so rude, you don't look like you could handle much either" I said to him.

"Anyway ...what were you going to tell us?" Ron said to Harry, his back facing me.

Harry glanced at me before looking back at Ron and Hermione

"Sorry, do you want me to leave or something?" I asked him, feeling quite awkward

"Oh- n-no, its fine" He blushed.

He then went into detail about Mum and Dad's fight and what Dad had told him.

How bloody important was this kid? From what I've heard something has put his life at risk every year, was he made out of gold?

"Sirius Black escaped to come after you? Oh, Harry ... You'll have to be really, really careful. Don't go looking for trouble, Harry"

"I don't go looking for trouble, trouble usually finds me."

"How poetic." I said

"How thick would Harry have to be, to go looking for a nutter who wants to kill him?"

Well four for four, right?

"No one knows how he got out of Azkaban, No one's ever done it before. And he was a top-security prisoner, too."

"But they'll catch him, won't they? I mean, They've got all the Muggles looking out for him, too ..."

"I mean, Muggles hasn't exactly stopped him before" I thought out loud.

"Whats that noise?" Ron said

"your brain working perhaps? maybe its overheating" I said "Ow, I'm joking, wait I hear it too"

There was a faint whistle noise somewhere in the compartment.

"Its coming from your trunk, Harry" Ron told him. Standing up and Reaching into the luggage rack.

"Oh, I forgot you bought that" Ron had Pulled out the Pocket Sneakascope from Harry's Robes.

"Is that a Sneakascope?" Hermione asked

"Yeah ... mind you, it's a very cheap one,  It went hay-wire just as I was tying it to Errols leg to send it to Harry"

"I always knew there was something off with that Bloody pigeon, hes very suspicious"

"Were you doing anything untrustworthy at the time?"

"No!-"

"Mum said he couldn't use Errol because he doesn't do well on long journeys"

"How else was I supposed to get Harry's present to him?"

"Could've just waited until you saw him next, instead of putting Errol at risk"

"You just said there was something suspicious about him, and called him a pigeon"

"That literally proves nothing, what is your point?" I asked him

"Stick it back in the trunk, Or it'll wake him up" Harry said, pointing towards Lupin.

"We could get it checked in Hogsmeade" Ron said, sitting back down "They sell that sort of thing in Dervish and Banges, Magical instruments and stuff, Fred and George told me"

"Do you know much about Hogsmeade? I've read it's the only entirely non-muggle settlement in Britain-

"Yeah I think it is" Ron cut Hermione off

"Hey! don't be so rude" I told him off.

The three of them talked about the history of Hogsmeade, Honeydukes and how Harry can't go because of the stupid Dursleys. I zoned out until Ron had a fight with Crookshanks.

                                   •

We were all enjoying food from the trolley when our compartment door slid open once again.

Three boys occupied the space, the platinum blond with the side parting was clearly in charge as he stood in front of the two meaty boys, if I was being honest he seemed really handsome, but by the change of vibe in the atmosphere I could guess they were not friends of my brother and his friends, I looked up at them curiously as the blond boy sneered at Harry

"well look who it is" the boy said in a lazy drawl "potty and the weasel" his body guards chuckled like a pair of trolls, I could already tell I was going to hate this trio.

"I heard your father finally got his hands on some gold this summer, Weasley," he laughed again "Did your mother die of shock?"

My twin shot up like a rocket, resulting in him knocking Crookshanks basket to the floor.

Professor lupin gave a snort and we all snapped our heads to look at him

"who's that?" The blond asked as he took a step back

"New teacher" Harry said as I got to my feet in case I had to hold Ron back

"and who's that?" he asked again as his eyes landed on me

"I could ask you the same thing" I told him, still confused why he was here as it was apparent no one liked one another

"Malfoy, Draco Malfoy" he introduced himself "and now you"

"none of your business Malfoy, piss off" Ron spat at him causing me to grab his upper arms to hold him back and Harry standing to help me.

"Bond, James Bond" I said, which made Harry and Hermione chuckle, clearly getting the muggle reference from a set of books. But the others just stared at me in confusion

"your parents named you James bond? isn't that a boys name?" Malfoy asked, scrunching his face up as if he could smell something terrible.

"No you idiot" I deadpanned. 

Lupin made another noise

"whatever freak, C'mon" he muttered resentfully to his friends

"whats his problem?" I asked as we took our seats again

"Keira, He's a Malfoy, they're all the same, arrogant bastards" Ron glared and Massaged his knuckles "I'm not going to take any rubbish from Malfoy this year," he said angrily. "I mean it. If he makes one more crack about our family, I'm going to get hold of his head and-

"Ron," Hermione hissed at him.

  ��                                •

"We must be nearly there" Ron said, leaning on me to look out the window

"Get off!" I pushed him, the words barely left my mouth as the train started to slow down

"Brilliant" my brother cheered "I'm starving, I want to go to the feast"

"your always starving" I rolled my eyes

"Like you can talk much" he said

"we cant be there yet" Hermione furrowed her eyebrows "so why're we stopping?"

call it pathetic fallacy if you will but as the train got slower the rain and wind got louder and heavier. The temperature dropped to minus numbers and it got terribly icy.

Harry, being closest to the door, peered his head out, me and Ron leaning out to look down the corridor to see other heads poking out the compartments.

The train came to a halt and the luggage fell of the racks, something thing landing on me and Ron, the lamps and all source of light went next

"whats going on?" Ron asked from behind Harry

"ouch!" Hermione gasped "Ronald! that was my foot!"

Harry moved out of the way to sit down "do you think we've broken down?"

"dunno"

"i'm gonna go look, maybe find the trolley witch and ask whats going on" I told them as I stepped past Ron, halfway out of the door

"Be careful alright, come back soon" My Older brother by nine minutes told me.

"you worry too much" I shook my head as I felt around the corridor and reached into my pocket to pull out my wand and whispering Lumos, a small ball of light illuminating on the top of my wand, but anything was better than nothing.

something walked into me causing me to take a step back

"ouch, sorry" a boys voice spoke out

"its alright" I smiled at him and shone my light so I could see his face then stepped past him as I continued down the corridor, what didn't help was that I was in the dark and I had no idea who anyone was, I couldn't even spot; Ginny, Fred & George or even Percy.

Brilliant thinking, Keira!

I continued down the corridor until suddenly someone grabbed a hold of my wrist and yanked me into an empty compartment.

Hey no fair, where was this when we were looking for one earlier?!

I yelped in pain and shock as whoever the person was slammed shut the compartment door "hey what the hell-

"shut up!" a voice whispered as a hand was clamped over my mouth and my eyes went wide.

"now you don't look like a first year, and I would be confused why you would be associating yourself with, weaselbee, Mudblood and Saint Potter" I could tell by his voice this was the boy I met recently. Malfoy "so i'm going to ask you again, who are you?" he took the hand off my mouth but kept a firm hold on my wrists.

"whats it to you? I dont even know you" I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion

"because, if Potters got a new member of his little trio of hero's I want to know why a new student is joining Hogwarts to be there" he told me

"who I am and why i'm here, is none of your business or concern so just-

"Potters fainted!" I was interrupted as kids in the corridor started shouting as the lights turned back on and the train started moving once again.

I shoved Malfoy out of the way so I could go see what had happened.

Little did I know Malfoy was actually following me.

I pushed past the other kids to reach my compartment door and slid it open.

Walking in, I saw Harry lying on the floor and Ron & Hermione sat on either side of him, the boy who bumped into me on my way out earlier, Ginny and Professor Lupin

"What happened?!" I gasped

"Harry passed- Whats he doing here" Ron snapped ,when he looked up from Harry to see Malfoy stood Very close behind me

"what? I dont know, Malfoy piss off will you" I turned to look up at him, fuck Ron for getting all the height

"oh Merlin, Potter fainting, this is amazing" he laughed, looking down at Harry one last time, I assume getting mental pictures, then he brought his silver eyes up to lock on my blue ones it was like I was frozen in place and his stare was the only thing I could think o-

"buh bye Malfoy! horrible seeing you, make sure to not see us for a awful long time" my brother interrupted as he grabbed my upper arm and pulled me more into the compartment, sliding the door shut. "stay away from him, I mean it Keira!" he pointed a finger in my face

"piss off Ron, I will, hes a self centred prick" I ripped my arm out of his grip and sat next to the boy "Keira Weasley" i stretched my hand out to him

"W-Weasley? you and Ron are related?"

"Yeah, she's my little sister" Ron shrugged as he sat down next to Harry again.

"by nine minutes" I said, glaring at the back of his head, then faced the boy again "but yeah, we're twins, I transferred here from beaubaxtons

"oh, okay, hi, im Neville Longbottom" he shook my hand

I looked over to the corner to see my little sister shivering and letting out sobs, Hermione and I made our way over to sit with her and comfort her to make sure she was okay.

•

We arrived at Hogwarts ten minutes after. Apparently everyone in our compartment were Gryffindor, and were all expecting me to as well as they observed my black robes, no pressure.

"Of course she's going to be in Gryffindor, Keira's a Weasley after all" Ron told our friends, slinging an arm around my shoulders as we walked to the carriages.

"You're a Weasley?!" Ron and I turned around to see who shouted that, just to see Malfoy stood there with his jaw on the floor gaping at us like a goldfish

"Yes" I said in more than a question "Isn't that obvious" I said, pointing at my bright red hair.

"what how?!" His eyebrows shot up

"she's my twin sister" Ron spat at him "piss off Malfoy" then he turned us around and continued walking off.

                                 •

"Uh, so I have to walk in after the first years to be sorted? why cant i just do it in private, not in front of the whole school?!" I gaped at Professor McGonagall

"Its tradition" she deadpanned "now off we go, I think they're ready for you" she all but pushed me through the Great Hall doors, it felt like all heads were turning around to look at me, maybe it was just nerves, hopefully it was just nerves.

"ah yes, our final student to sort for the night, transferred from Beauxbatons Academy. Weasley, Keira" announced McGonagall.

I turned around to look at McGonagall who was just talking to me.

In confusion I walked up to the stool and sat down, gulping as all eyes were on me, some whispering about who I

was, why there was another Weasley and some jokes along it.

I tried to drown it out and looked over to where all my brothers and my sister was sat as they smiled up at me in encouragement.

McGonagall placed the hat on top of my head, it quickly falling down past my eyes.

I took deep breathes as the Hat spoke "Another Weasley, mhm, it should be Gryffindor, But, you're different, your ambitious, yet courageous, witty and loyal, determined and creative, cunning but kind. Well well well, it ought to be SLYTHERIN!" the hat announced.

I sat there in shock as my eyes went wide, I was the first and only weasley in slytherin, Gryffindor erupted in cheers until they had heard what the hat had actually said and they all froze, especially my siblings, everyone looked confused and surprised.

I took the hat off my head and placed it on the stool, with legs like lead I slowly and carefully made my way down to the Green table with all eyes still on me. Sitting myself down the furthest from everyone.

Professor Dumbledore gave a speech but I didn't hear a word as I kept my eyes on a loose thread on the table, hearing the whispers and mentions of being a blood traitor and that I didn't belong here.

It was a while after everyone was eating and I could still feel Malfoy and his friends eyes on me, when I felt a hand grab my upper arm and all but drag me out from the table and to the doors of the great hall, It was Ron, with Harry and Hermione in tow, we were in an empty corridor when he finally let go

"Ron what the hell?!" I snapped at him

"Slytherin?!" he barked

"what was i supposed to do?! I didn't ask for that!"

"You could of said no! Harry did" he pointed at Harry

"hey leave me out of this" he put his hands up in surrender making us both glare at him "wow you really are twins" he mumbled

"Keira you cant be a slytherin, You're a Weasley, we're not Slytherins!"

"well maybe im not like you Ronald!"

"you're gonna turn out just like them, their all evil-

"Ron!" Hermione warned him

"not a single one of them are good, and your going to be the same"

"Ron" I gasped, hurt visible on my face

"whatever Keira be careful" he turned back to the hall and shook his head.

Harry and Hermione both looked at me with sympathetic faces, then walked off to follow my brother.

I stared at the spot he stood for a while thinking about what Ron had just said.

I didn't have the energy to go back in the Great Hall, my first day at Hogwarts turned out to be horrible.

I wondered around the castle for a good few hours as I tried to find anything that would give me a sign as to where the slytherin common rooms were to find my dorm.

I should of took Hermione up on her offer of giving me a tour and quiz. I was sure I was going up completely the wrong way as I walked up to where I guessed the astronomy tower was as I found myself on a balcony at the top of the castle.

It was beautiful, and peaceful. I gave up on ever finding where I would have to go and decided to lie down, staring up at the stars.

                                      •

"What are you doing?" A voice startled me, causing me to sit up and look at the person, Malfoy.

"Lost" I said as I lay back down

"so why are you here?" he sat down next to me

"were you following me?" I looked up at him with a raised brow

"no"

"is it true?" I asked him

"whats true?"

"is everyone in slytherin a bad person, will I turn out to be a bad person?"

we sat there in silence, neither of us saying a word, until Malfoy stood up and reached his hand out for me "come on"

"what?"

"its past curfew, we have got to go to our dorms" he told me "before Filch the caretaker, and a squib, catch's us."

"Oh, okay"

He led me to the dungeons and to the entrance of our common room as he muttered a password.

"Salazar"

we walked in and he steered me up to where the dorms were, pointing at a specific door.

"Look for the empty bed, that is most likely yours, Good Luck Weasley". he said before entering the door opposite the Girls dormitories, I'm guessing thats the boys.

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[crowkip]

hi there!! i came across your art recently and love how you simplify forms for your style!! Do you have any tips on what you did to learn art and develop your current style? Did you take figure drawing lessons or just hyperfixate on an anime?? Any materials/exercises that were particularly helpful for learning how to draw humans? Thanks for your time!

thank u so much!!! i do have some handy info but im gonna put it under the cut so it doesnt clog up ppl's feeds bc it's gonna get a little long, hope this helps out!! ꉂ(ˊᗜˋ*)

ok so!! my top tip is to try out some life drawing classes! you'll often be expected to capture a full body gesture in 5-15 minutes which really helps you learn break the body down into its simplest forms since you wont have time to work on all the details. i only ever did a few sessions since they were part of a design course i was taking but even that alone definitely helped me streamline my process when it comes to planning out poses and making sure things arent looking too stiff

as for developing a style i honestly dont have a super clear answer bc i still find that i feel like my art is vERY very inconsistent, but even with that being said i do still have a few things that've helped personally!! easiest place to start is finding the tools you enjoy working with, for me i have a handful of brushes in csp that i tend to default to which helps form a little bit of consistency across my drawings (ofc dont be scared to branch out!! it's just handy to know what brushes work best for you). the other thing that's influenced my style is reading lots of comics and spending a lot of time looking at other artists' sketches, if you see a specific feature you like in their work try giving it a go yourself!! i remember noticing the contrast of soft and hard shadows in old oil paintings a few years ago n thinking 'ooh ive gotta try that' and ive been using it on my own art ever since. in the end your own style is greatly just a reflection of little things you've loved seeing in other peoples art and once you combine all those you end up with smth uniquely yours which i just think is awesome tbh

and as for shows n stuff that got me drawing, i dont have the coolest answer but as a kid i got super into drawing my friends as my little pony characters lmao i would spend every minute between classes drawing these stupid little rainbow horses and it actually really got me into picking out colour palettes and helped me build up that muscle memory which was what led into me drawing things that were a little more challenging. even if whatever motivates you to draw is considered kind childish or 'cringy' or whatever, dont stop drawing what you enjoy!! i wouldnt be drawing now without the years of pony doodles on homework as a kid and im glad i embraced it. i hope this can be helpful to you, so sorry for the long read but thanks for getting through it all!! good luck as dont be scared to dm me if you ever have any questions, i'll always do my best to help out :D

[princessdiaries333]

December goals + accountability post

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DRINK WATER

i seriously need to cut back on the amount of soda i’m drinking its so bad for me. my skin is suffering and ik water is super super beneficial, it will help me achieve all the rest of my goals !! my goal is to drink at least 4 bottles of water a day.

DONT PROCRASTINATE

i have so many things i need and want to do, i’ve been so swamped and drowning in school work i need to spend this winter break to get ahead and study. i also need to get my permit, it’s been almost a year since i turned 15 and im still putting it off. if i keep waiting i wont be able to get my license till im 17. i also really really wanna get a job. my goal is to study for all my classes to prepare for the new quarter and get my permit.

WORKOUT

i’m currently the lightest i’ve been in a long time but i’m not satisfied with how i look. i feel fatter than ever and it sucks because ive worked so hard to get to this point and i can’t enjoy it. i think the biggest reason i feel like this is because i haven’t been working out, over the summer i was working out every day and i was getting really toned. now I’ve lost weight but in not toned at all so it makes me feel like im bigger than i am cuz it’s all soft fat. my goal is to do pilates at least 5 times a week and try to go on walks every day.

EAT HEALTHY

i NEED to stop binging sm crap. i’m constantly eating junk food that doesn’t even fulfill me. most of the food i eat just makes me feel miserable right after. eating healthier will improve my general health but also my mental health and yk that’s great !! i also want to eat smaller portions because my mom always piles food onto my plate and forces me to eat the whole thing. so to avoid this and so i can be completely aware of what i’m putting in my body, my goal is to cook my own food and meal prep healthy and nutritious meals.

GET OFF THE PHONE

i want to spend more of my time doing things that make lasting and meaningful memories and help me grow instead of spending every hour of the day rotting in bed on my phone. i’ve been so busy with school i haven’t been able to finish any of my books so id like to dedicate some of this break to finishing those. i also want to go out with my friends and boyfriend more. my goal is to spend less time on my phone and more time doing things i enjoy and spending time with the people i love !!

ACADEMICS

i’ve been telling myself for so long that i’ll do a deep dive and fully research all things regarding college so i can build my game plan for the next 2 years. i’m a sophomore in high school so i want to know exactly where i want to go from here. i need to know what schools i want to go to, how to qualify for certain scholarships, what i want to major in, what are the best schools for my passions, how will i pay for it. there’s so much to find out and if i make my plan now i’ll save myself sm stress down the road. my goal is to set up a college plan and do thorough research for my future.

[ellie-s-list]

Light in the Darkness (7)

Abby Anderson X Fem!Reader, College AU, Part 7

HEHEHEHE HAHAH

I hate that I didn't have this idea in the first place.

TW: Anxiety, overthinking

Chapter Seven→ Betty, Taylor Swift. Week 15

Lyrics: “Will you kiss me on the porch

In front of all your stupid friends?

If you kiss me will it be just like I dreamed it?

“Abby you’re so fucked,” Nora laughed at her friend, peering at her from the couch. She was in Abby and Manny’s shared apartment, currently alone together. 

“I know, Nora, she’s not taking any of my hints,” The blonde complained, pouring a cup of coffee. Abby frowned as add some cream to her drink. “I don’t know, I really do like her.’ 

Nora hummed from her spot on the couch. For fifteen weeks she’s had to hear Abby fawn over you, daydream about you. She even heard that Abby kissed you, yet you chose not to tell her about it the next morning. At least Abby wasn’t mad at her anymore for talking to you and almost giving away her crush. Yet, Nora knows you’ve picked up on Abby’s hints. Who couldn’t? Abby’s been more interested in conversations, reviving dead ones to be able to just see how you would respond. She’s tried hard to stay in your life, talking about you whenever she could get the chance. 

“You kissed her, right?” Nora asked as Abby finished making her coffee, putting away the additives. 

“Yeah,” Abby grabbed her coffee cup, walking around the couch to sit next to Nora. Taking a sip, the blonde sighed. “I didn’t initially remember the kiss, but after I got home and the hangover left, the memories seemed to resurface.” Abby rolled her eyes, leaning her head back on the couch. You were the first girl she’s actually went after, having had previous crushes, but she didn’t think they would like her back. But being the pursuer is hard work, she understands now why Owen used to get so frustrated when she wasn’t showing any hints for him. Abby didn’t mind that your anxiety ruled you sometimes, she cared about you and your wellbeing.

Nora was quiet. She always was thinking, always knew what to say next. Abby confided everything into Nora. Her first ever crush, her first ever female crush, her attraction to you on the first day of class. Nora knew everything, and she’s always given the best advice. 

The silence gave Abby time to reflect on how she even got to be able to talk to you in the first place. At Abby’s request, the professor paired you and Abby up for the final project. Abby didn’t mind volunteering, she wanted to be partners with you, but you didn’t stay behind class long enough for her to ask you to be partners for the first project. So, Abby went to the professor directly to be paired up with you, and it was a great decision. 

You were intriguing at first, always sitting in the same spot, never speaking unless you had to. You weren’t shy, you were able to public speak or speak to others if the time called for it, you just preferred not to talk. A “Hella” introvert as Mel called it.

It was endearing nonetheless, the way you used to speak monotonously with Abby. But after that night at the bowling alley you warmed up to her. You slowly opened up to Abby, and when you told her she “seemed safe”, it took everything in Abby to not crush you in a hug. You looked so innocent with your answer, about ready to burst into tears with how much emotion you were allowing yourself to show. 

“You’re really hung up on her, huh?” Nora brought Abby out of her thoughts of you. Abby was gripping her mug, smiling at the contents of it. “Can you finish this semester without tell her about your feelings?” 

“No,” Abby’s answer was immediate, which surprised her as well. She didn’t have to think about it, she just inherently knew. She had to confirm your suspicions of her cursh on you, she couldn’t keep it in any longer. She groaned, hitting her head on the back of the couch, turning to look at Nora, “There’s no chance that I wont confess, I can’t let her go without even blatantly saying anything.” 

“Do you want her to confess first?”

“It would be easy enough, but I just want a hint that she likes me back,” The blonde decided to place her mug on the coffee table. 

Nora rolled her eyes, “She probably, no definitely, already has.” 

“What do you mean?”  

“She doesn’t pull away anymore,” Nora pointed out, “You even told me she let you pretend to be her girlfriend. You even carried her in the rain!”  

“That doesn’t mean anything!”

“Abby, you’re a fucking dumbass!”

The door opened before Abby could retort, Manny and Owen making their way into the apartment. It seems that they heard what Nora said, both having shit-eating grins on their faces. 

“I second Nora,” Manny says leaning on the back end of the couch. 

“I could literally shit in your bed.”

“Okay, Amber Heard,” He then turned to Nora, “This about her crush?”

Nora nodded, looking back at Manny, “It’s about Abby living under a rock and not picking up on her crushes reactions to her moves.” 

“Oh, you had to tell her too?”

“Wait,” Owen walked over as well, leaning against the couch beside Manny. Abby placed her arm over her eyes, not wanting to see her downfall. “Abby has a crush? Who’s the guy?” 

“Girl, my dude,” Manny slaps him on the back. “Actually, the one who implied she fucks your mom.” 

Owen sputtered, looking down at Abby, who was grinning from behind her arm. To be honest, when that happened she was silently cheering you on. Owen sometimes stepped out of line, and it showed that you didn’t care what he thought. You probably only cared about what your friends think of you, or what people that mean something to you think. 

“I get it, I’m dumb,” Abby said, uncovering her eyes. “What do I do?” 

“Fuck her,” Manny said plainly, like it was the obvious answer. 

Everyone went silent, staring at the man. Abby was blushing, she hadn’t even thought about it, only thinking about how to get you to notice her. How to get you to develop feelings for her. 

“Just tell her,” Owen breaks the silence, not looking at Abby. He’s with Mel now, that fact that he’s still strung up on Abby is his problem. 

“Yeah, if anything it’ll make next semester a little weird,” Nora placed a hand on Abby’s shoulder, trying to comfort her friend. 

Manny huffed, standing up fully, “I stand by my suggestion.” He turned walking towards the kitchen. 

Owen stayed behind, taking to staring at the floor as he spoke. “Abs, if you really do like her, and she’s showing interest, your best bet is to just tell her.” He then retreated to the kitchen, the two girls watching him. 

How could she not have noticed your responses to her advances? She knew you had anxiety, making the first move was out of the question. You had to have clear evidence, had to have her confession on a plate right in front of you before you dared step into any sort of possible trap. You’ve been receptive to her advances, showing that you didn’t mind them and you even gave some back before pulling away. 

“Dude who ate all the mac and cheese?” Manny’s voice came from the kitchen. The night before there was some left over from take out Manny had, and he loved that mac and cheese so much. 

Abby exchanged a look with Nora, smirking. She then called out, “It was Owen!”

“How the-” Owen ran into the living room, avoiding a box of mac and cheese that was thrown at him. 

“Owen, you slimy bitch,” Manny appeared in the kitchen archway, armed with two more boxes of Kraft mac and cheese. He threw them at Owen, and in the chaos that ensued, Nora and Abby retreated to Abbys bedroom. The blonde brought her forgotten coffee, chugging it on her way to her room. Once the door was closed, Nora laid on Abby’s bed. 

“Your presentations tomorrow?” 

“Yeah,” Abby placed her empty mug on her desk, sitting at her desk chair. “I made my decision to tell her after, since it is our last class together until next semester.” 

“You better not chicken out.” 

“I won’t.”

POSTED ON: 4/24/23

WC: 1,405

[imaginejamesandsirius]

Can you do something like.. Muggleborn James who was raised in a abusive orphanage, comes to hogwarts and he is all jumpy and flinching whenever someone touches him and Sirius is his friend (Love interest) notices it and asks him about him and he is all nervous and something like that...? May be with Walburga and Orion as nice parents? LOL I know that wont happen but still.. And with getting together fic or pre-relationship? Thank You!! They are like 15 years old.. 💖💖

((A/N: In keeping with the prompt, there are references to child abuse, though there is no real discussion of it.))

Strictly speaking, Sirius didn't have friends. 

He didn't care for his dormmates all that much. At first it was because they were weird, and then it was because they were dumb. He didn't really mean it as a judgment, but it was true. They couldn't keep up with him in any of their classes, and when he was younger, he didn't know why they didn't understand it because it was so simple, and by the time he figured out that his pre-Hogwarts education was more extensive than virtually everyone else's in his year, he'd already ostracized all of them.

It got better as the years went by. They were all stuck in the same room after all, and it was easier to feign pleasantries than hold a grudge for the remaining years of their schooling.

They were friendly, but they weren't friends. 

That suited Sirius just fine, as the only company he could stand was that of his family. One of his cousins was set to graduate this year, and his little brother was finally at Hogwarts.

Sirius figured it would be a good year with two people he could talk to. Next year, there was no telling, but for fifth year, he would take having two family members and tolerable dormmates.

All of that changed when someone new transferred to Hogwarts. 

James Potter, muggleborn, Gryffindor, and fifth year.

Sirius had never believed in love at first sight before, but the moment he laid eyes on that wide smile and his sparkling brown eyes, he knew he was lost.

"D'you want to sit with me?" Sirius asked. He'd already sat at the Gryffindor table, so he looked up at James as he asked it. Was there any angle James didn't look wonderful from? This position better let Sirius see the dimple in his cheek when he smiled, and Sirius's heart skipped a beat.

"Sure. Thanks."

They sat through the Sorting, and Regulus gave Sirius a wave once he was sat further down at the table after being Sorted into Gryffindor.

"You know him?" James whispered.

"My brother. Can't you see the family resemblance?" Sirius asked with a smirk, elbowing James playfully.

James flinched at the touch, and Sirius pulled his arm back to himself quickly. "Er-" James glanced down the table at Regulus again, then gave Sirius a small, awkward smile. "Guess so."

That was a strange reaction, but Sirius wasn't going to call attention to it when their friendship was so new and the Sorting was still happening.

*

As time went on, Sirius noticed that James always did that. Flinched at unexpected touches. Flinched at anything that was a gentled version of a hit. Slaps to the shoulder, a poke to the ribs, hell, even hugging him got that reaction if he didn't see it coming.

Sirius didn't know the cause of James's behaviour, but he did know that he didn't like it.

James was amazing. He was a drop of sunshine bound in human form. He laughed so freely and loved so much. He didn't deserve so much as a hangnail, much less whatever happened to him to make him flinch all the time.

Sirius, as the wonderful best mate (and potential boyfriend) that he was, did his best. 

He made sure that James could always see him coming before he put an arm over his shoulders, he only ruffled James's hair when he was already touching him, and he'd stopped hugging him from behind entirely, even though he loved to lace his fingers across James's stomach and press his forehead against the back of his neck. Mild sacrifices had to be made for the greater good, sad but true. And James's happiness was the greater good, as far as Sirius was concerned.

James wasn't solely his first real friend, he was his best friend. Sirius could be friends with every other person in Hogwarts, and James would still be flying ahead of them all as first. They did everything together, because a moment apart was a moment wasted. They never got tired of each other, and it was a miracle, because even Regulus, as much as Sirius loved him, grated on his nerves if they were around each other for too long. That didn't happen with James. All Sirius did was crave more of his time, more of his attention, more of his laughter, more of his touch, just more. 

And yes, Sirius fancied him, but that wasn't all this was. If he stopped fancying him tomorrow, he'd still want more in a way he couldn't describe in a few words.

After a few months, Sirius felt they had been friends for long enough that he could ask James straight out what was going on.

Unfortunately, when Sirius asked, "Why do you flinch when people touch you?" he didn't get a real answer.

Not unless he considered, "What? I don't," a real answer. 

Which he didn't. 

It was certainly not a real answer, it was a denial of it existing at all, and Sirius was sure that it did. He was obsessed with James; he was sure that he was right about its existence. But if James didn't want to talk about it, then Sirius wasn't going to push it.

*

"Have you got plans for Winter Hols?" Sirius asked.

"Other than staying here?" James asked with an ever-present smile as he tossed himself on Sirius's bed.

"You're staying at Hogwarts over break?"

"That's what I said." James raised a hand and traced over the constellations Sirius had charmed to the roof of his four poster. He did this near every time he laid in Sirius's bed, and it made Sirius warm to witness.

"What about your family?"

"Haven't got any," James said, a feigned casualness to his voice-- as if Sirius couldn't see through that in a second. "I was in a muggle orphanage before the Headmaster tracked me down."

"How's that possible? Did you- did you not know about magic until this term?"

"No, my parents raised me until I was eleven. Apparently they told Professor Dumbledore they were going to homeschool me, so no one thought anything of it when I didn't show for first year." He rolled his head to the side to grin at Sirius. "Imagine what we could've been getting up to if I'd been here the whole time."

"Hogwarts would no longer be standing," Sirius said with a mirrored grin. 

There was a pit in his stomach at James's words, though. His parents raised him until he was eleven but then he'd been in a muggle orphanage? He was leaving important details out, and while Sirius wanted to press him until he got answers-- until he knew every single thing that was possible to know about James-- he knew that he didn't want to talk about it. James had changed the subject to happier topics-- their friendship-- so he would let it go.

For now.

He was not, however, going to let James spend the Winter Hols alone in Hogwarts when Sirius had a home more than big enough to host him, and plenty of events that could entertain the both of them. Although he would like to think that James would be more than happy with just Sirius for entertainment, there were parties and such Sirius had to attend, and they would be so much more fun with James at his side. And with James out of the magical world for however long, maybe he would find it fun to attend the Black's Winter Ball.

Sirius wasted no time in writing a letter to his parents and sending it off-- asking for a prompt answer, of course. Usually he let them answer his letters in their own time, but he needed to lock James in for break as soon as he could.

Luckily, over breakfast the next morning, the family owl dropped him a response. Sirius tore the letter open and offered Starry-- this is what came from letting a five year old Regulus choose the name-- a piece of bacon absently. Starry took the food, gave Sirius's fingers an affectionate nip, then took off.

"What's that?" James asked, accustomed to Sirius sharing every little detail of the day with him.

Sirius's eyes scanned the letter quickly. He picked up the words 'of course' and 'always welcome', and he grinned victoriously. He looked over at James. "Care to spend Winter Hols with me?"

"What?" He looked blind-sided by the offer, as if it had never occurred to him that Sirius might go this route. It was quite strange, considering there were times when Sirius could swear James had read his mind.

"I asked my parents and they said it was fine. So?"

James hesitated.

Sirius needed to act fast, or James would come up with a suitable excuse and he would feel like a pillock for forcing him to agree-- even though he did truly believe James would enjoy his break more with Sirius than in Hogwarts. "I'm only asking to be nice. You're coming with me whether you like it or not. No way am I standing through another family ball while Mrs. Huntington tells me how well I'm growing up." Sirius was adept at avoiding her, but she creeped him out and standing by Regulus (now that he was old enough to attend) wasn't a good deterrent for her. "You can't possibly leave me alone with all those people. I see them every year."

"I- I don't have anything to wear to a ball."

"You can wear something of mine," Sirius said with a shrug. He stole James's cup of pumpkin juice and took a drink before returning it. "We're pretty much the same size, so it'll only take a few alterations to make it presentable on you. Any other ways you want to try and get out of this?" Sirius asked with a smirk.

James sighed as if he was put upon, but there was a hint of a smile playing at his mouth. "Fine. I suppose spending Winter Hols with you won't be all bad. I'll get to see your house. You've talked about it so much I feel as though I know the layout already."

Sirius had only talked about it so much to try and get James interested in visiting. "Good, then you'll be right at home."

*

When James met Sirius's parents, they embraced him as if they'd known him for years-- as if Sirius had been bringing him to visit every year that he'd been gone at Hogwarts.

Sirius didn't see it coming in time to stop it from happening, but he did see the usual twitch to James's shoulders at the unexpected touch. He also saw the way his parents noticed James's reaction. His father met his eyes over James's head, and understanding passed between them. Sirius gave a small shake of his head; he didn't know why, only that it was.

"Nice to finally meet you, James," Mum said as they pulled back. "Sirius talks about you so much, it's nice to put a face to the name."

"Mum," Sirius groaned as heat rose in his cheeks.

"Oh hush up, you finally have a friend I can tease you about. It's well within my motherly right to take advantage of such an opportunity."

That did not help his blush lessen.

"Leave off the poor boy, Walburga. Regulus, how was your first term at Hogwarts?"

"It was amazing," Regulus said, and then he was off, filling in their parents on every little thing he enjoyed (and didn't) about school.

"Sorry about them," Sirius muttered.

"Don't be, I think it's sweet," James said, a soft smile on his face.

"Sweet? How so?"

"I dunno," James said, shrugging one shoulder. "I guess I like that you like me as much as I like you, y'know? Sometimes it feels like you put up with me."

"Put up with you?" Sirius repeated incredulously. Since James was already looking at him, he lifted an arm and put it around James's shoulders, pulling him a little closer as they walked behind the rest of his family. "Mate, I put up with the rest of the blokes in our year. I haven't had any problem ignoring them for the last four years. You are my best friend, and it would do you well to remember it."

"I suppose I can do that," James said, ducking his head shyly.

Sirius wanted to coo over how buggering cute he was, but he managed to restrain himself. Barely.

*

Sirius showed off a bit when they got home, wanting for James to be impressed by him. Normally, all he had to do was be himself and James was impressed, but now that they were away from Hogwarts, he felt like he had something to prove.

He showed him the family tree and the portraits that lined the hallways, the heavy dining room table, and the most comfortable couch in the world that sat in front of their fireplace.

It was only after Sirius dragged James to his room and asked if he thought the bed would be big enough, that he noticed how awestruck James looked by everything. Sirius stopped speaking abruptly as colour filled James's cheeks when he glanced at Sirius's bed.

"You alright?" Sirius asked.

"We're going to share?"

"We don't have to," Sirius said slowly, trying to puzzle out why James was blushing. "Another can be brought in. Or," he added, not wanting to suggest it but knowing that he should, "you can sleep in a guest room. I just thought- you know, that it wouldn't be a big deal if we shared. We've done it before at Hogwarts, and those beds are a lot smaller."

"Smaller, yeah, but that was different."

"How?" Sirius asked. He hadn't felt this confused by James since the first week of term when they barely knew each other.

James shifted his weight awkwardly. Awkwardness didn't suit him. It sat wrong on his shoulders, like it had been placed there by accident. "Er, I dunno. It was just- different."

"Okay," Sirius said, drawing out the word for several seconds as he tried to parse out what was going on in James's head.

All at once the answer came to him, and his shoulders slumped.

James must've realised that Sirius fancied him, and he thought it was too awkward to bring up! He must've figured it out recently, since there's no way he would've agreed to spend the entire break with Sirius if he'd known the whole time.

"Look, I didn't know you'd be this bent out of shape over how I felt, but it's not a problem, yeah? We have like, twenty guest rooms in this place. It won't be a problem to clean one up for you."

James blinked at him. It looked like he'd gotten caught up in something Sirius had said at the very beginning, which didn't make sense.

It didn't make sense until, that is, James said, "How you feel?"

"Well, yeah. Isn't that why you thought it would be weird for us to both stay in my bed?" Sirius didn't know what to do with the way this conversation was going. He'd been sure that he figured out why James was being weird, only now it looked like maybe that wasn't the case. If he was wrong, then what had been the reason? And, almost as importantly, how was it only the first day of break and he'd already managed to bugger this up? 

This was the real reason he didn't have friends; he couldn't maintain a relationship with anyone he wasn't related to.

"I- what feelings?"

"I fancy you?" Sirius ventured, less sure of himself than ever.

James's eyes went wide behind his glasses. "You do?"

"Something tells me you didn't already know, like I thought you did," Sirius said. His heart fell, but he refused to be embarrassed about it. Clearly, James wasn't going to run away screaming, so he was fine.

"Why did you think I knew?"

"Because you didn't want us to stay in the same room! It made sense ten seconds ago. Alright fine, that wasn't it," Sirius said, waving his hand through the air dismissively like he could physically remove that from the conversation. "What was bothering you, then?"

"I wouldn't say bother," James hedged, but it was weak. He sighed a second later and crossed his arms over his chest. "I didn't say we should have separate rooms because you fancy me, I was saying it because I fancy you."

Sirius laughed, loud and bright. "That's hilarious. We're not too good at this feeling business."

He didn't respond for a second, and Sirius worried that maybe it was funnier to him than it was to James and he'd just cocked this up. But that second passed, and he was laughing along. "Maybe in the future we should leave each other notes when we need to talk."

“Sounds good to me.” 

[woltourney]

ROUND 1 / SIDE A / POLL 1

Killhare of Caerbannog (@caerbannogs) v. Kasha Sho (@r04ch)

Killhare of Caerbannog:

q. What is your WoL name and pronouns? a. I’m Killhare of Caerbannog! But you can call me Kills. Pronouns? Uh, she / her, I guess? I’m not picky, though.

q. What is your WoL's species? a. Viera! Rava, specifically.

q. What is your WoL's class? Or classes? a. Dark Knight! Recently I’ve been learning to punch things, though, which has been fun.

q. What data centre/server are you on, if you want people to find you? a. N/A

q. Tell us a bit about your WoL! a. ...and it's on now? Yes? Okay, okay. Uh, I'm Killhare, which I already said. Becoming a hero? Well, I always knew I wanted to protect my people, and I left my home behind to do that. I kinda grew into my role as a hero over time. And I do like it, I guess. I can't think of any better way to spend my life than by helping others. And I am pretty good at it, so I kinda have to, you know? if not me, then who? Anyway. My free time these days is spent mostly with my family. Just to keep me busy, I've taken on a job as a gleaner, which has been fun. It's like seeing Etheirys again with fresh eyes!

q. Why should YOU win? (Answer IC!) a. I think that I should win because I am an exam- ex- exemplary? An exemplary hero of the realm, and I believe that as I've saved countless lives… Elinor, do you really expect me to read this with a straight face? …still recording? Shit. Uh, well, I'll be honest with you, one of my little sisters put me up to this competition. I think she wants to lift my spirits a little. Why I actually think I should win is because I want people to have someone to look up to. I had some amazing role models growing up, who inspired me to be a truer, better version of myself, and I want to do the same for others. Saving the world is great and all, but there's more than that to being a hero.

Kasha Sho:

q. What is your WoL name and pronouns? a. Kasha Sho, They/She (trans queen)

q. What is your WoL's species? a. Au’Ra Raen

q. What is your WoL's class? Or classes? a. Gunbreaker + Monk

q. What data centre/server are you on, if you want people to find you? a. Crystal Malboro <3

q. Tell us a bit about your WoL! a. I want to preface this by saying I made Kasha’s lore before I knew about the Yda/Lyse thing. Im not retconning because Kasha is better than her anyways 🙄 /hj Kasha was raised in Doma on a small farm! She had a younger brother and an older sister, her older sisters name was Kasha and she was killed by an unknown group. My wol then took their sisters name and fled to Eorzea on a refugee boat. She landed in Ul’dah and started from there! Kasha is VERY aggressive, mean, and insulting. She does not know basic manners and will speak her mind freely. Eats with their hands and also eats ANYTHING… Kasha doesnt like being the WoL, but continues this role because if she wont then who will? They’re very loud and boisterous and confident. Will fight anyone and everyone. She has 97 mental illnesses and is banned from most countries. She doesnt know how to read and is an overall idiot but shes doing her best leave that little guy alone Shes also 6ft tall and buff as SHIT

q. Why should YOU win? (Answer IC!) a. I WILL WIN because Im the best fighter out here and I will CRUSH THE BONES OF MY- this isn’t an actual fight? … Um 😶 I would TOTALLY win a real fight. Just so you know.

[stiffyck]

what's your fav thing abt gw2? (i wanna play it but i dont like going into games completely blind so i'd love to hear why in particular you like it-)

theres a lot of stuff that i like and its gonna be a longer post skjdhfsk so im putting it under the cut:

the mounts. theyre so fun. i absolutely love all the mounts. i have all of them rn and hhhhh i love them.

the raptor is good for long jumps, great for just running around random maps. the springer is good for vertical jumps when you need to get somewhere higher up. the skimmer is a water and underwater mount for getting over water (and quicksand which otherwise kills you) fast. the jackal can teleport and jump through sand portals. the griffon is a gliding mount thats best used when youre up high. just jump down, gain some speed and just soar through the map with high speed. its the most fun mount in my opinion. not very well shown in my quick video sdkjfhs. the skyscale is basically just a dragon. it can fly, shoot fire and latch onto walls. a very universal mount. the hardest one to get. the siege turtle is for two players! the person who controls the turtle can stomp with it and just run around (it can go underwater) and the person in the back can shoot the canons on the side of the turtle! the siege turtle is good for, well, sieges. if you need to break a wall the turtle is great for that. the warclaw! you wont use that one very often in the open world. the warclaw is the only mount that can be used in wvw. it can jump, give others players around you a speed boost, it can tear down doors to castles etc.. the roller beetle is a fast racing mount. usually peoeple will use the beetle for races that happen around the world or you can use them for traversing big open planes and maps! fast and fun to use!

next! casual lgbtq+ rep. characters who use they/them pronouns, npcs in same sex relationships, etc. its all just very casual and not a big deal. also every year theres an official pride parade where people dye their armor and their mounts in the colors of their flags! its always very colorful and fun!

customization. you can do quite a lot when it comes to character customization. not only the character itself but also tons of cool armor skins you can collect. sylvari for example can have basically any color skin you can think of. theyre literally plants. you can have a pink sylvari, yellow, green, blue, etc. they also glow in the dark and you can pick the color of that glow too! its so fun to just create cool looking characters and then running around with them. fashion wars is a thing. theres a LOT of cosmetics you can get.

most armor also can be dyed any color you have unlocked! and theres a LOT of dyes!

another thing i really enjoy is the combat style! you dont just stand in one place while you cast a spell or whatever. most attacks and skills let you move while youre casting them. its very flowy and very satisfying to play with. also a lot of variety when it comes to different builds. most classes can also do basically all 3 of the main roles you need for content like strikes, raids, etc. which is a healer, boon dps and dps. a healer with always also provide some boons and boon dps should fill the boons the healer cannot provide.

i personally love playing qdps (dps providing quickness which makes your skill animation and casting faster) and aheal (alacrity heal. alacrity makes the cooldowns go faster.)

the story is also fun! the commander needs to get therapy in the next story part or i swear to god-

theres much more i could find but i feel like ive been rambling for long enough-