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teaboot · 23 hours ago
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Me: Okay, Outlook email on desktop. Time to change password
Outlook: Okie dokie! :D Sending you a confirmation number to your mobile app. :)
Me: Awesome, thanks
Me: Hmm, it’s not showing up in my app.
Outlook: That’s okay! You can click “I don’t have access to my app right now” :)
Me: Oh, okay, thanks!
Me: *click*
Outlook: Okay, so it looks like you don’t have access to the app right now! Would you like to confirm through the app instead? Or would you like me to send you a confirmation code?
Me: I just said I don’t- yeah, okay, sure. Send me a confirmation code.
Outlook: Okie-dokie! Sending you a confirmation code. It should show up soon in your app :)
Me: Okay so I just said I can’t access the app though
Outlook: Oh, that’s okay! :D Just click “confirm another way” :)
Me: ….okay
Me: *click*
Outlook: Awesome! So it looks like you don’t want to confirm using the app right now. Would you like to confirm by entering a number into your app, or would you like a confirmation code sent to your app?
Outlook: :)
Me:
Me: You know what. I’m just going to change my password on the app.
Outlook: Okay! :D
Me (on the mobile app): Okay so I’d like to change my password
Outlook (app version): Okay! :D Just sending a code to your app so you can confirm :)
Me: Okay but I’m already on the app.
Outlook: That’s okay! :D Just click “I DON’T have access to my app right now” :)
Me: I’m on the app. I’m literally- okay.
Me: *click*
Outlook: Cool! :D So you’ll need to enter this number into your app
Me: I’m not receiving these numbers on my app. None of these are showing up in my app. They aren’t showing up in my junk folder, they aren’t getting blocked, I’m just straight up not receiving them. How do I change my password WITHOUT USING THE APP TO CONFIRM
Outlook: Oh that’s easy-peasy! :D Just turn off two-factor authentication in your settings :)
Me: Okay
Outlook: :)
Me: *Turns off authentication*
Outlook: Awesome! :D Looks like you’ve turned off two-factor authentication :)
Me: ….yeah
Outlook: :)
Me:
Outlook: :)
Me:
Outlook: :)
Outlook: So if you just want to confirm that choice by entering this code into your app-
Me: OH MY GOD
Me: *deletes app, turns off phone*
Me (back on desktop): So I’d like to change my password
Outlook: Awesome! :D So if you just enter this number into your app-
Me: I cannot access the app
Outlook: Awesome! :D So if you’d prefer, we can send a code to your app-
Me: I cannot access the app
Outlook: Awesome! :D So if you can just enter this code from your app-
Me: I cannot access the app
Outlook: Oopsie-doopsie! :D Looks like there’s been a wee little whoopsie-daisy-doodle-doo verifying your account :) Now if you could just open your app-
Me: Ohhhhhhh my god
Outlook: Or download our authentication app
Me: Okay
Me: (downloads app)
Authentication app: Hi! :D
Me: Hi. I’d like to verify my desktop account.
Authentication app: Okie-dokie! :D Just log in with your email and password :)
Me: …Okay
Authentication app: Looks good to me! :D
Me: …….okay
Authentication app: :)
Me:
Authentication app: :) So what can I help you with?
Me:
Me: ….I would like. To verify my desktop account.
Authentication app: Okie-dokie! Just-
Me: I cannot access my app
Authentication app: That’s okay! :D
Me: ….okay
Authentication app: Yeah that’s what I’m here for :)
Me: okay
Authentication app: :)
Me:
Me: ….so how do I-
Authentication app: Just enter this number we sent to your authentication app-
Me: YOU ARE THE AUTHENTICATION APP
Me: YOU ARE SHOWING ME NOTHING
Authentication app: OH
Me: YEAH
Authentication app: Hmm yeah okay I see the problem
Me: DO YOU
Me: DO TOU REALLY
Authentication app: Yeah you need to confirm your account somewhere else to access me :)
Me: NO SHIT
Authentication app: Hey :( I’m only trying to help :(
Me: You’re right. Okay. I’m sorry.
Authentication app: It’s okay :)
Me: So where else can I confirm my account.
Authentication app: Oh that’s easy-peasy! :D Just open your mobile app and
Me: (slams my face directly into my desktop computer, crushing my skull and the motherboard at the exact same time and torpedoing us both directly to hell)
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tracksidebaby · 2 days ago
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Sleepy Guy
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Summary: Lando Norris cannot be left alone for longer than thirty seconds before he is fast asleep.
Requested / No
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liked by: lando, maxfewtrell, carlossainz55, mclaren and 992,901 others
yn.ln: he's just a sleepy guy
username: hes so cute i love him
lando: oi you muppet who said you could post that
| yn.ln: ignore him guys hes just grumpy because he needs another nap
| lando: it was one time, i dont even nap that much
| maxfewtrell: mate you were in my house for less than five minutes last week before you fell asleep on my couch
| yn.ln: @/maxfewtrell please start sending pictures to me, thank you
| lando: dont you dare max
username: i love these two together
username: creep
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liked by: lando, maxfewtrell, mclaren, charles_leclerc and 822,901 others
yn.ln: "it was one time" he said, "i dont even nap that much" he said. anyway heres lando napping at 1pm
username: this is the content we want
lando: stop posting pictures of me sleeping!!!
| yn.ln: no
username: dont let him stop you queen
username: iconic
Twitter /
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Replies:
username: she is so funny😭
username: not her getting the grid involved
username: bestie why do you want pictures of him sleeping😭
| yn.ln: me and @/maxfewtrell are testing a theory
carlossainz55: texting you rn
| lando: you're dead to me
| carlossainz55: you are my best friend but she said i am legally obligated
lando: do NOT send my absolute numpty of a girlfriend pictures of me asleep
YN's Instagram Story /
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Story replies:
maxfewtrell: where's the option of he was asleep before you hit post?
maxfewtrell: i give him less than 30 seconds
yn.ln: he was gone in 23
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Story replies:
lando: i hate you
username: im in love with both of you
username: my parents omg
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liked by: lando, carlossainz55, mclaren and 982,901 others
yn.ln: look who stayed awake long enough to take me out
lando: i love you 🧡
| lando: wait i take that back i just read the caption
| yn.ln: no take backs🥰
maxfewtrell: proud of you lando 💪🏻
username: lando is never living down the sleepy boy allegations
username: idk who im more jealous of
username: mom and dad are so hot
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yn.ln: this is @/lando. his hobbies include racing and being unconscious
maxfewtrell: perfectly summed him up
| yn.ln: right like there's literally nothing else to know about him
| lando: nothing except for the fact that im in love with the biggest idiot in the world
| lando: introducing you two was the worst mistake of my life
username: hes so dramatic
mclaren: as long as he stays awake to race he can nap away
username: i would LOVE to see her camera roll
Instagram:
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yn.ln: caught in the act 📸
lando: hiding your phone from you
| yn.ln: im just giving the people what they want
username: no but look how he looks at her
username: hes in love
username: i love how annoyed he acts in her comments but you cant deny that smile
YN's Instagram Story /
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Story replies:
lando: he is dead to me
charles_leclerc: wow I thought I was your favourite
| yn.ln: send me pictures of the cute boy asleep and you will be
mclaren: WE WANT TO BE YOUR FAVOURITE
| yn.ln: admin, you know what to do
maxfewtrell: how are you actually getting them involved
| yn.ln: hey ive been around as long as lando, im a grid favourite!!
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liked by: yn.ln, carlossainz55, maxfewtrell, mclaren and 2,792,901 others
lando: rip to carlando 💔
username: wait what happened?!?
username: they fell out?? omg
| username: no no they didnt carlos just sent a pic of lando sleeping to landos gf
| username: wait what??
| username: fr im so confused
| username: omg no you have to go to @/yn.ln's page rn its sooo good
| username: its basically a page dedicated to lando sleeping and a few pics of her when she remembers
carlossainz55: I love you lando please forgive me
| lando: you picked your side, suffer
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liked by: mclaren, maxfewtrell, yn.ln, oscarpiastri and 2,792,901 others
lando: since my gf never posts nice pictures of me anymore, here's some from this month 🙄
username: LMAO HE HATES THIS
mclaren: our favourite couple
username: he rlly said i love her but shes annoying
yn.ln: god we're so hot, i love us
yn.ln: i love you
| lando: i love you too, even if you are annoying
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yn.ln: why yes this is a man sleeping on the floor of the paddock.
lando: you're not even here ?????
lando: tell me which one of them sent it
| oscarpiastri: 🤐🤐
| lando: YOU!?!? MY OWN TEAM MATE 😭
| lando: first carlando dies and now landoscar
| lando: the betrayals just keep coming
| yn.ln: it was a pleasure working with you, @/oscarpiastri
username: damn yn is just making friendships with everyone on the grid
| username: shes been around these guys ever since lando joined f1 they love her
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yn.ln: i mean...at least take the uniform off
username: hes so sleepy
lando: WHO WAS IN MY DRIVERS ROOM
| yn.ln: your mum sent me that one
| lando: YOU TURNED MY MUM AGAINST ME!??
| yn.ln: please we both know im her favourite
username: I feel like im reading their private texts
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yn.ln: we have a date in thirty minutes, @/lando
username: ooo someones in trouble
username:  did he wake up tho
username: the others have all been good fun but this one feels like a fight if he doesnt wake up
username: obsessed with the fact she looks that good and yet the first two slides are him asleep
| username: on brand really
maxfewtrell: I'll pick you up in half an hour, no need to waste the night
| lando: stay away
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yn.ln: love you🧡
maxfewtrell: lucky mate you'd have been on the couch
| lando: tell me about it
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yn.ln: i mean, it's a step up from sleeping in fireproofs but come on
username: bro was too tired
username:  idk he looks comfy
username: still not the worst place hes slept
| yn.ln: fr sleeping with the luggage?? nothing to lando
lando: this is bullying
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yn.ln: how?? just?? how??
lando: who sent this one
| yn.ln this one was live on @/skysportsf1 baby
| skysportsf1: anything for you yn 🫡
| username: she even has sky sports on it omg
username: i fear for his safety in this one
lando: I wasn't even asleep here, I was just resting my eyes
| yn.ln: of course you were baby, that's why you stayed like that for twenty minutes until will woke you up
| blondie_wdj: shes right mate, you were snoring
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yn.ln: imagine looking this good after waking up from a nap 🥵 like what do you mean hes mine???
username: girlie is down bad today
username: she remembered he was hot
lando: still not great but ill take it because at least im awake
| yn.ln: still not great he says like he doesn't look like a fucking god
| username: oh we're being unhinged today i love it
lando: what do you mean "hes mine" like im not the lucky one but ok
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liked by: lando, maxfewtrell, mclaren, maxverstappen1 and 2,392,901 others
yn.ln: why yes this is a man sleeping on the floor of the paddock. (part two)
lando: alright. who sent it?
maxverstappen1: sorry mate
lando: I expected better from you
username: i cant defend him anymore
username:  i mean...he looks comfy but ??
yn.ln: i love this one
| lando: creep
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liked by: lando, maxfewtrell, mclaren and 2,992,901 others
yn.ln: I swear I left for less than thirty seconds
username: hes so cute
username: lando come on man
username: my favourite thing about these are that the posts arent even spread that far apart
| username: real like shes not having to wait days or weeks, its just a daily occurrence
lando: ok in my defence im jet lagged
| yn.ln: and all the other times?
| lando: i....have nothing
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yn.ln: lando has never met a flat surface he can't sleep on
lando: im not even asking who sent them. the whole grid is dead to me
| yn.ln: he doesn't mean it guys, he just needs a nap 🧡
username: lmaooooo lando beefing with everyone
username: hes just sleepy
username: hes just jealous yn is everyones favourite
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yn.ln: my sleepy boy 🧡 happy birthday, my love. I was there when the first picture was taken years ago and I’m still here to take new pictures today, to create new memories with you, to experience life with you 🥰 I am so so in love with you and so proud of everything you have done since you were that little boy I met and knew I had to be friends with because he was going to be incredible! Even if you are the sleepiest person I know, I could think of nobody better to come home to every night, to laugh with as we scroll through my photo gallery, to argue with, to love more than I have ever loved. I cannot wait to keep growing with you, to watch as you succeed, to watch you thrive. I love you baby 🥰 
lando: baby!!! I love you so much, more than words could ever say! I am so grateful that you want to be mine everyday, even if I fall asleep when you're mid rant. I love you baby, can't wait to celebrate with you for the rest of our lives
username: im far too single for this
username: the birthday post had to be of him asleep
username: they're so in love omg
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lando: got you, you muppet
yn.ln: this is....honestly fair
username: a long time coming
username: theyre so cute omg
mclaren: our favourite sleepy couple
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dakusan · 2 days ago
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S K Z R e a c t i n g t o a P o s i t i v e P r e g n a n c y T e s t
stray kids ot8 x reader | two pink lines, eight breakdowns, one very lucky uterus.
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🍼 synopsis: You didn’t plan this. Not the moment, not the timing, not the trembling plastic test that changed your life in a heartbeat. But one by one, you tell them. One by one, you hold out that tiny white stick with two pink lines. And one by one—each of them breaks open. Sometimes, two lines is all it takes to rewrite everything. And sometimes, everything sounds a lot like: “You’re having my baby?”
💌 a/n: To the anon who sent this prompt: I HOPE YOUR PILLOWS ARE COLD AND YOUR WIFI NEVER LAGS. You gave me eight men and said “make them react to a pregnancy test 🥺👉👈” and I said BET. AND THEN THEY DID. THEY REACTED. THEY BROKE DOWN. THEY GOT ON THEIR KNEES. THEY CRIED ON BATHROOM FLOORS. THEY STARTED PRENATAL POWER SNACK PREP. this was so cute you now owe me therapy. p.s. reblog for clear skin and an emotionally available babydaddy. p.p.s. if Chan on his knees didn’t ruin you emotionally, you’re lying. p.p.p.s. somebody please make fanart of Dori in a bib that says “Hyung.”
📍credits: @cafekitsune , @thecutestgrotto for the dividers
🎧 » Hug Me — I.N « 0:58 ─〇───── 3:00 ⇄ ◃◃ ⅠⅠ ▹▹ ↻
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Bang Chan
You didn’t plan to tell him like this.
You had wanted to wait. Set up something quiet and sweet. A note, maybe. Or a mug with #1 Appa written on it. Something he could hold in his hands while you stood across the room, heart pounding.
But life has never followed your plans when it comes to Bang Chan. It has always moved faster, deeper, louder.
Like tonight. When you called his name from the bathroom with something trembling in your fingers. A white stick. A faint second line. And all the blood draining from your face.
Chan enters the room in sleep pants and a hoodie, half-damp hair from the shower. He blinks at you—then the test in your hand—and in a moment, all air disappears from his lungs.
“What…?”
You pass it to him wordlessly, heart in your throat.
His fingers shake as he takes it. Looks down.
Silence.
You try to prepare for anything. Shock. Denial. Fear.
But what you get is breathless awe.
“…It’s real?”
You nod. You think.
“I mean—I took another one. And I’ll take more. I don’t know how accurate they are this early—”
But Chan’s already across the space between you, wrapping his arms around you so tight, so careful, so anchored you forget how to speak.
“You’re really having my baby,” he breathes into your hair. “You’re really—” He laughs, and the sound cracks. Then again, softer. Wet. “I love you. I love you so much. I swear I’m gonna—fuck, I’m gonna take such good care of both of you.”
He drops to his knees. Presses his cheek to your stomach even though there’s nothing to see yet.
Just skin. Just potential. Just a future that’s suddenly real.
“Hi, little one,” he whispers. “It’s Appa. We haven’t met yet, but you’re gonna be so loved, okay? We’ve got you.”
You run your fingers through his curls and feel him kiss you gently—reverently—through the fabric of your shirt. Everything around you fades, every fear fades, except him.
Because this man? He was born to love like this.
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Lee Minho
It’s 8:17 PM on a Sunday.
Minho is sprawled on the couch in sweatpants and a wrinkled shirt he’s been wearing since last night, a half-finished plate of tteokbokki on the coffee table, and three cats currently fighting for ownership of his chest. Soonie’s curled up against his ribs. Doongie’s nestled by his knee. Dori is actively trying to sit on his face.
It’s domestic bliss in its purest form—until you walk in holding a tiny plastic stick with two pink lines.
“Babe?” you say softly.
He looks up, squinting. Dori meows, offended at being jostled.
Minho blinks once. Then again. “What’s that?”
You bite your lip and hold it out. “I think… we’re gonna need more than three bowls soon.”
There’s a beat of silence.
Soonie sneezes. Doongie flops over dramatically. Minho doesn’t move.
Then—
“…No way.”
His voice is low. Disbelieving. He slowly sits up, cats scattering. He takes the test like it might dissolve in his hands.
“Wait, wait—two lines means…”
You nod. He stares.
“You’re pregnant.”
Another nod. You’re suddenly very aware of your own heartbeat.
Minho exhales. Long. Sharp. Then he turns and stares at the cats. “You three are about to be older siblings,” he tells them. Dori blinks. Then he looks at you again. His eyes are wide, but soft. “You’re serious?”
“Yes.”
“Like really serious.”
“Yes, Minho.”
He crosses the room and pulls you into his arms without another word. Just wraps you up, tight and warm, chin tucked over your shoulder. You can feel how fast his heart is beating.
“I don’t know what I’m doing,” he mumbles.
“You’ll be amazing,” you whisper back. “You take care of all of us already.”
He pulls back just enough to look at your stomach. “You’ve been feeding me double portions all week. You were preparing.”
You laugh through the tears. “You think I planned this?”
“No,” he says, grinning now. “But I’m glad it’s you. And me. And—”
His hand brushes gently over your lower belly. “And whoever you are in there.”
Behind you, there’s a crash. You both turn to find Doongie knocking over the tteokbokki, Soonie sniffing it, and Dori sitting proudly in the bowl.
Minho sighs. “We need to teach them boundaries before the baby gets here.”
You’re still laughing when he kisses your temple.
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Seo Changbin
You don’t plan some Pinterest-worthy reveal. No onesies in gift boxes. No custom cookies that say ‘bun in the oven.’
You just... panic-laugh and blurt it out at the worst possible moment. Which, in this case, is: right as Changbin is taking the world’s biggest bite of a protein bar post-leg day.
“I’m pregnant,” you say.
He chokes. Literally. Gags, coughs, eyes watering as he grabs a water bottle and downs half of it in three seconds. You reach out to thump his back, but he waves you off—one hand in the air like he needs to process the universe first.
“Wait,” he rasps. “Wait. What?”
You just hold up the test.
His jaw drops. Like, drops.
“THAT’S A PREGNANCY TEST.”
You nod.
“AND IT’S—TWO LINES—TWO—” He counts them out on his fingers just to be sure. “That means positive, right? POSITIVE like YES, not positive like ‘good vibes’ positive?”
You nod again, nearly in tears now from how panicked and adorable he looks.
Then there’s a beat. A shift. His entire face changes.
“…You’re really having my baby?” Soft. Quiet. Disbelieving. He steps forward slowly, like you might vanish.
You nod again, biting your lip. “Yeah. I am.”
And then he just—melts.
“I’m gonna be a dad,” he says, dazed. “I’m gonna be a DAD. Like—little shoes. Little clothes. Little you. With like—tiny arms. And maybe your nose. Oh my god.”
You blink, and he’s hugging you like he’s trying to shield you from the whole world. Then pulling back, both hands cupping your cheeks.
“I’m so fucking happy,” he breathes. “Like, terrified—but also really happy. Are you okay? Do you need water? Snacks? Protein? Oh my god, you need protein. You’re literally building a person.”
You laugh. “I don’t think the baby needs whey powder, Binnie.”
“You never know!” he yells toward the kitchen. “Fetus needs gains!”
Then he runs off to make a “power snack” for you and your microscopic baby, while mumbling, “I need to call my mom—no, wait, I need to learn how to swaddle—what the hell is swaddling—”
You lean against the wall, stomach fluttering, and smile so wide your cheeks ache. You’re about to have a baby. And that baby’s father? Is Seo Changbin.
Loud, loyal, chaotic, golden-hearted Seo Changbin. And that means everything’s going to be okay.
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Hwang Hyunjin
It happens on a quiet morning.
The sun is creeping in through the curtains, golden and warm. You’re in one of his oversized shirts, curled on the couch with your knees pulled to your chest. The test sits on the coffee table, face-up. Positive. Blunt and unreal.
Hyunjin is in the kitchen humming something, probably working on a smoothie with way too much honey.
You don't say anything. You just… Wait. And when he wanders in with the drink, barefaced and sleepy-eyed, he sees you staring at the test. Then follows your gaze.
Then—stops breathing. “What… is that?”
You blink up at him. “Baby,” you say. “I think I’m pregnant.”
The smoothie hits the floor. He doesn't even flinch. Just stares at the test like it's glowing. “No way,” he whispers. Then again, like he’s in a dream: “No way.”
You nod. Careful. Soft.
He drops to his knees in front of you. Grabs both your hands. “You’re not kidding?” he asks. “You’re not—like, this isn’t a dream or some surreal performance art you’ve constructed to test my emotional range?”
You giggle through the nerves. “It’s real, Jinnie.”
And then—oh, the eyes. Big and glassy and full of awe. He gently presses his hands to your stomach, even though there’s nothing visible yet.
“You’re carrying something made of us?” he says, like he’s tasting every word.
You nod. And he starts to cry. Not loud or messy. Just that beautiful, quiet unravelling he does when his heart gets too full. His forehead presses to your belly. His voice breaks. “I already love them so much,” he whispers. “And you. You—God, you’re going to be the most beautiful mother. I’m going to paint you. Every day. You’ll hate it, but I’ll do it anyway.”
You laugh and pull him close. “I’m scared,” you admit softly.
“I know,” he says, cupping your face, brushing his thumb under your eye. “Me too. But we’ll make something beautiful. We already are.”
Behind him, the smoothie seeps into the floorboards. He doesn’t notice. He’s too busy falling in love all over again.
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Han JIsung
You make the mistake of showing him the pregnancy test in the middle of a Mario Kart match.
You were trying to wait until the end. But you couldn’t. The plastic stick in your hoodie pocket felt like it was burning a hole through your skin. So you pause the game. Turn to him on the couch. And say: “Ji… I’m pregnant.”
His character flies off Rainbow Road. He doesn’t even flinch.
You hold out the test. He squints at it like you’ve handed him alien technology. Then looks at you. Then back at the test. “…Wait,” he says. “Waitwaitwaitwait. WAIT. Like—pregnant pregnant?? Like—not the fake TikTok prank kind? Not the 'ha-ha, gotcha,’ kind???”
“Pregnant pregnant,” you say gently. “No ha-ha.”
Silence.
Then: Han Jisung.exe has stopped working. He sits completely still. Eyes wide. Hands frozen in place.
You can see the thoughts ping-ponging through his brain at lightning speed. Baby? Dad? Bottles? Diapers? Are we ready? Oh my god—tiny socks—oh my god—do babies even like me—Then—
“I NEED TO CALL MY MOM.”
You grab his arm. “Ji—”
“No no no wait, I need to call your mom too. I need to call the hospital. Do we need to buy a crib? I need a book. I need—”
“Ji—breathe.”
He finally looks at you. Really looks. And you watch the panic melt into something quieter. More real. “You’re serious?” he whispers.
You nod. “Yeah. I took three tests. All the same.”
He just… folds. Lets out the softest, shakiest breath. “I’m gonna be a dad,” he says, almost reverently. “I’m gonna have a little person who’s half you. Who might have your nose. Or your laugh. Or your attitude—God help me—”
You snort, already teary-eyed. “We’re doomed.”
But then he’s holding you. Pulling you close. Rocking gently on the couch with his face buried in your neck. “I’m so happy,” he mumbles. “So fucking happy. I just—I don’t know if I’ll be good at it, but I’m gonna try so hard. Like, Olympic-level try. Like, gold medal in dad-ing.”
You smile into his hair. “You’ll be the best,” you whisper. “Because it’s you.”
And while the softness surrounds both of you, his poor Mario Kart character is still falling off Rainbow Road.
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Lee Felix
He’s lying in bed next to you, all warm freckles and sleepy smiles, arms slung lazily over your waist while some random YouTube video plays in the background.
You’ve been quiet for the last ten minutes. Too quiet.
He shifts. “You okay, angel?”
You glance down at the white stick hidden in the blanket fold between you. Your fingers tremble. Then you blurt it out. “Lix. I think I’m pregnant.”
He blinks. Then blinks again.
“Like… right now?”
You nod.
“Right now now?”
You nod again and hold out the test.
He stares.
“…That’s the kind with the lines, right? Like the ones in movies?”
You laugh. It sounds watery.
“Two lines means yes,” you whisper. “It means we’re—”
Before you can finish the sentence, he’s already sitting up. Fully. Completely. Alert like someone just hit a giant red “you’re about to be a father” button in his brain. “There’s a baby… in there?” He looks down at your belly with eyes so wide they practically sparkle. “Right now? Like—ours?”
You nod again, tearful now.
And he immediately buries his face against your stomach and starts whispering in that low, raspy voice of his. “Hi, little bean. It’s Appa. Or Daddy. We haven’t figured that out yet. But I love you. So much. I haven’t even seen you, and I love you more than anything.”
You start crying for real then. Because of course you do.
Felix pulls himself up to kiss you—everywhere. Forehead, cheeks, lips, nose. All of it soft and gentle, like you’re made of something sacred now. “You’re amazing,” he murmurs. “You’re magic. You’re literally building a person, babe. Like, with your body. That’s the most powerful thing I’ve ever seen.”
You laugh, wiping at your eyes. “What if I get weird cravings turn into a hormonal mess?”
“I will feed you whatever you want,” he promises. “Even if it’s pickles dipped in chocolate and shame. I will oil your belly every night. I will write bedtime songs for the baby starting tonight.”
And then, softer, reverent: “I’ve never wanted anything more.”
You melt into him, into this freckled sunshine that keeps holding your belly like something sacred. And at the same time, all you can think about is that this baby will grow up wrapped in sunshine.
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Kim Seungmin
You find him in the kitchen making coffee.
He’s in his weekend hoodie, hair messy, muttering under his breath about how someone (you) finished the oat milk and put the empty carton back in the fridge. Classic Seungmin domesticity.
You hesitate in the doorway. Then: “Hey. I need to tell you something.”
He turns, brow raised. “If it’s about the milk—”
You pull the test out of your pocket and hold it up.
He goes quiet. Completely still. “…What’s that?”
You bite your lip. “It’s… a pregnancy test. It’s positive.”
Seungmin blinks. Twice. His eyes flick from your face to the stick and back again. Then: “Okay,” he says.
Just that. No gasp. No dropped mug. No dramatic reaction.
You stare at him. “Okay?”
He crosses the room. Slowly. Carefully and takes the test from your hand, studies it in total silence. You expect a thousand things. A lecture. A long pause. Maybe even dry sarcasm to ease the tension.
But what you don’t expect… Is the way his voice breaks.
“Is this real?” he asks, barely above a whisper.
You nod, tearfully. “Yeah. It’s real.”
He just stands there, the weight of it sinking in. Then he looks up at you with glassy eyes, and your heart cracks wide open. “I didn’t know I could love anything more than I love you,” he says, voice shaking. “But I think I already do.” That’s when he pulls you into him. Not tight—careful. Like you’re suddenly made of something priceless. One hand ghosts over your stomach. The other wraps around your back.
“I’m gonna be so annoying,” he murmurs into your hair. “I’m gonna track every symptom. I’m gonna argue with every doctor. I’m gonna ask a thousand questions until I know exactly how to keep you safe.”
You laugh through your tears. “That sounds about right.”
“I’m not even sorry,” he mutters. “You’re mine. So is the baby. I don’t take chances with the things I love.”
And then he says it. For the first time, out loud. With a quiet breath of wonder: “We’re going to be parents.”
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Yang Jeongin
You don’t even mean to tell him today.
You were going to wait. Let it sink in first. Get a doctor’s confirmation. Maybe wrap a tiny baby onesie in a box and watch him open it on camera so you could save the reaction forever.
But he comes home early.
And finds you on the bathroom floor, holding the test in your hand, eyes puffy like you’ve already cried yourself through six different emotional stages.
“Babe?”
You jump. Try to shove the test behind your back like a kid caught stealing cookies.
Too late.
“What’s wrong?” he asks, stepping in, voice instantly soft. Concerned. “Are you sick? Did something happen—?”
You don’t answer. Just… hand him the stick with shaking fingers. He takes it. Looks at it. And then freezes. Like actually freezes. Like, cartoon buffering wheel spinning behind his eyes.
“…This is… is this what I think it is?” he asks.
You nod.
He blinks. “…Are you—?”
You nod again. “Yeah.”
Silence.
“…Like, really really?”
You sniffle. “Yeah, Innie. Really really.”
There’s a pause. A long one.
Then—
He sits down on the floor beside you. Cross-legged. Like you’re on a picnic instead of in a panic.
And he lets out a breath that sounds like everything.
“Okay,” he says. “Okay. I have no idea what I’m doing. Like, actually zero. I’ve never held a baby. I don’t know how to burp them. I’ve never even changed a diaper. I’m scared out of my mind.”
You nod, already crying again.
“But,” he continues, looking at you now—eyes wide and watery and so full of love—“I want this. I want to learn. I want to do it with you. I want to hold their hand the first time they walk. And cry like a loser when they call me Appa. And panic over every little fever and then call my hyungs crying in the group chat. I want to do it all—with you.”
He cups your face in both hands, gentle and grounding.
“You’re gonna be such a good mom,” he says. “And I’m gonna be annoying and awkward and scared but I’m gonna love you both so much you’ll get sick of me.”
You laugh, hiccuping. “Never.”
“I’ll try anyway.”
Then he kisses you. Sweet, gentle, shaky. His hands tremble a little against your cheeks. When you finally pull apart, he grins, eyes still wet.
“Guess I'm not the maknae anymore,” he says softly, resting his hand on your stomach. “Someone’s coming for my crown.”
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frownyalfred · 1 day ago
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“Dick Grayson is Bruce’s greatest accomplishment” “Nightwing is everything Batman can’t be” “Dick is the best of us”
And. AND. There’s so much of Bruce in Dick, so much of what he could have been without the trauma and self-imposed isolation, that when the JL talks about Nightwing being so good in contrast to Batman, they don’t always realize how much of that goodness is Bruce’s.
Dick stands on his own as a team leader and a kind man, but to say he built himself from the ground up would be a lie. Bruce filled in the cracks around an angry, traumatized child. He gave Dick what he didn’t have. His goodness lives on in Dick because it can’t always live on in him.
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yan-randomfandom · 2 days ago
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How would yandere saja boys react to reader being a child of Gwi ma, but is nothing like him as in they want to help people?
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Saja Boys x Demon!GN!Reader
a/n; i keep missing in my fics, i keep forgetting the plot!! so sorry anon,, i don't know what i'm trying to do in this one (⁠´⁠;⁠︵⁠;⁠`⁠) but i do love the new scenario!! tho sadly this isn't obviously yandere,,
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"Dying king with a crumbling crown," you hum, a teasing smile stretching across your feline lips. "Will he let the fire go out?"
Jinu sighs, absentmindedly plucking his strings. "As much as I love seeing two tigers, I think it'd be best if you take another form. It's creepy watching you talk with its teeth."
With a chuckle, you shapeshift into his bird instead, licks of fire dying as soon as it appeared. You made sure to keep the tiny hat on. "Yeah, sure, okay. Hey, that was a pretty bold move to your king. Y'know, my creator."
One of his demon companions snort. You snap your eyes toward the one with abs. "That's Jinu for you. Knows what he wants, knows what Gwi-Ma wants. As it's always been."
Jinu doesn't react, he doesn't reply—yet, you and the rest of the Saja Boys could tell he's deeply uncomfortable. He continues his focus on his bipa.
Baby coughs. "Look, I'll do the rapping, yeah?"
"I already said that—"
... After a while, you stare blankly as they get lost in their planning. Listening to every word. Paying attention to their movements. You can barely contain the frown itching to crawl on your—oh, wait. You have a beak.
"Master," Mystery suddenly calls, poking a finger on your wing.
You make an expression with three eyes. "Do not call me that. What is it, Mystery?"
His lips curl. "Why are you here?"
All your three eyes blink. The rest seem to be intrigued for your answer.
Of course, you're here to disrupt their plans. You don't say that out loud. Always so grateful that you and Gwi-Ma have cut connection, so even he can't hear your spirits.
"I believe I don't need to answer you," you shrug, earning some looks. You flatter your wings and stand on Mystery's shoulder instead. His smile grows. "Just keep doing your magic."
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You wonder what the Huntrix girls are doing right now.
Probably better than... whatever this is.
"Gwi-Ma is going to be so disappointed in us."
"What? No! The opposite! He'd be so impressed, we'll never have to be punished—"
"Master's waiting for us to move already."
Gwi-Ma this. Gwi-Ma that. Even if you're the literal spawn of the guy, it's still such a bummer with him being the only topic in this damn world. Well, aside from famine and destruction of your kind. Okay. Enough of this. You have to check on the girls.
Jumping off of Mystery's shoulder, you shift into your true form, pink fire dancing in your silhouette.
You thought you could quietly leave but—
"Where are you going?" comes Jinu's voice, inquisitive. Suspicious, almost.
Romance cast you a look. "You haven't even seen our rehearsal yet! Or, maybe, you'd like to see it live—"
You flow your fire to Romance's side, patting his head in reassurance. "I'll be there."
Maybe that's good enough to be convincing. Then, you leave.
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In one of the farthest seat of the stadium, you sit and watch as the Huntrix practice for their performance. Put simply, they're amazing. You always did prefer acapella from the girls.
You've taken a human form, hopefully that will be enough for them to lay off if they spot you. Act like one of the staff who's slacking or whatever.
"So this is where you are," a familar deep voice mutters, and you immediately shoot up a hand to their face. A face that's come from a half-body in the seat next to you, the Honmoon tear strong in your senses.
Between your startled glare and fingers, Baby smiles in curiousity as his eyes glow. "I'm a little hurt. Didn't know you prefer the hunters."
You relax. Okay, cool. He found you spying on Huntrix. "No one will believe you."
A cough. You follow the noise on the floor and find three out of four other Saja Boys. Abby, Romance, and Mystery stares at you with something in their expressions—completely unreadable.
"Does Gwi-Ma know you're—"
Hmm. Darn. You interrupt whoever spoke. "Why are you all here? Did you come to look for me?"
You turn, seeing Baby's immense stare on you. But he doesn't answer. None of them do.
... Weirdos.
"Where's Jinu?"
Baby pauses, then points at the other side of the area.
You follow his direction and Jinu barely meets your eyes.
A frown makes its way to your lips. This human... This human is a wonder. You have Gwi-Ma's memories—while the others are fairly content with their sins, you know Jinu's so much more complicated than that.
Honestly. He'll know about Rumi's patterns in one way or another.
Someone pokes your cheek.
You sigh. "Mystery, stop doing that."
"Ah, no, I'm Abby. You're acting weird."
You? Acting weird? Haven't you always been? You look down on your patterns. An intricate design and color unlike the others.
The weight of your memories — not even yours, really — rumbles in the pit of your core. You don't like what you are, or where you are, or who you are. But, at the same time, you care so much. It's hard to think.
"I'm not answering that," you say eventually, using your higher position whenever convenient.
errmm my bad, also im trying to combine asks as I go ... hrrmmm eeemm hmmmm it's not working well
i tried to go with demon reader (anon1) and reader who hates the saja boys but loves huntrix (anon2) but for this one—they just really don't like what they stand for
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a-casxandra · 2 days ago
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𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀 𝐓𝐖𝐎-𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄.
Zayne x non-mc, angst because that's all i'm good at lol
𝑺𝒚𝒑𝒏𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒔 : Dating a renowned cardiac surgeon was never meant to be easy—but falling in love with a man who already has a child and a history he never quite let go of? That’s something else entirely. Caught between hospital corridors and family day events, you tries to find your place in Zayne’s world—until one mistake shatters the fragile balance, and you're forced to ask yourself the question that’s haunted you from the start: did you ever meant to belong?
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Being a surgeon’s girlfriend is already difficult—but what if your boyfriend also has a child with his ex?
When you first started dating Zayne, he didn’t hide anything. He told you about her—MC—and their daughter, Aurora. You were stunned for two reasons:
One, that Zayne Li, of all people, was dating you.
And two, that he had a child out of wedlock.
Still, you told yourself you could handle it. That you would try.
But no matter how hard you tried to be close to Aurora, she would quietly slip away. No tantrums, no words—just cold avoidance. At first, you told yourself she was only six. She couldn't possibly be hostile, right?
Zayne often brought you along to see her. Said it would help. You played along. Even MC was polite, if a little…off. You told yourself it was nerves—maybe jealousy. Or maybe it was just you, trying to ignore the invisible thread that still seemed to tie her and Zayne together. The shared child. The memories. The easy familiarity.
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One evening, while sitting across from Zayne at his house, you hesitated before speaking.
“Zayne… do you think we could go out next Saturday?” your voice was soft, almost reluctant.
He was just returning from work, undoing his coat and sinking into the couch with a tired sigh. “I’m sorry. I have a scheduled surgery that day.”
You nodded, then asked again, a little more hopeful, “Then… how about Sunday?”
Zayne leaned his head back and rubbed a hand down his face. “Aurora has a family day at school on Sunday. She asked me to be there... You understand, right?”
You did. You always did. But this time, something inside you pushed back.
“…But you’re always busy,” you said quietly. “If not at the hospital, you’re with them. What about me?”
“What about you?” Zayne said sharply, straightening. “That’s nonsense. We live together—you see me every day.”
And just like that, the silence cracked into an argument.
But it never lasted long. Zayne, as always, came back to you hours later—apologetic, calm, promising to make it up to you. And he meant it. He always meant it.
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So here you were, at Aurora’s school on a cold winter Sunday—Family Day.
Zayne brought you along again. Said it would help. Said it mattered.
You stood on the sidelines, watching him and MC playing with Aurora.
They looked so natural together. Laughing, moving in sync, fitting into the same frame like a picture that had never been taken apart. Aurora was radiant between them. And Zayne… he looked so happy.
They looked like a perfect family.
And you?
You were the stain on the canvas. The outsider in the photograph.
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You flinched slightly when you felt a small tug on your sleeve. Aurora stood beside you, looking up and pointing at a nearby ice cream truck.
You blinked, surprised. She’d never approached you before.
“You want that? Okay, let’s get you one,” you said gently, a quiet warmth blooming in your chest. Maybe… just maybe, this was a start.
But the moment shattered in an instant.
Aurora began coughing violently—ice cream falling from her hand, her little fingers clawing at her throat as she struggled to breathe.
Panic consumed you. “Aurora?”
Zayne and MC rushed over immediately. You fumbled for words, heart racing, explaining what happened—but you barely got a sentence out before MC’s face twisted in alarm.
“She’s allergic to dairy!” MC cried, snatching Aurora from your side. Her eyes were wide with fear—and something else. Accusation.
“I— I didn’t know—” you stammered, heart racing. You were shaking. You didn’t know.
“She’s six! You should’ve asked!” she snapped, voice cracking with panic. “I know Aurora doesn’t like you—but you didn’t have to do this! Was it really that bad? That you had to—” Tears welled up in her eyes as people began to gather, murmuring, whispering. Judging.
You turned to Zayne, desperate. “Zayne, I swear—I didn’t know—”
“Shut up, [Reader].”
The words hit you harder than anything else. His voice was sharp. Cold. And worse, disappointed.
Zayne never yelled. Never lost control. And now, he couldn’t even look at you.
He scooped Aurora into his arms, MC following close behind. And without another glance in your direction, they left—getting into his car and driving away.
You stood there, frozen. Surrounded by strangers with pointed eyes and low murmurs.
They didn’t know you. And yet… they were already judging.
And somehow, you didn’t blame them.
Because in that moment, as the wind bit at your skin and your heartbeat rang in your ears—
You knew the truth.
You didn’t belong here.
You never did.
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Author's note : comments is very much appreciated! i like reading your comments and also, should i do a part 2? zayne's pov, maybe.
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bitters-n-sweets · 2 days ago
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green-eyed — michael "robby" robinavitch x fem!reader Robby thinks the newest transfer, Dr. Chase, is flirting with you. Things get a bit complicated.
warnings: jealous and insecure trope, robby says something mean, hurt/comfort, dr. chase from house md cameo, not too angsty, happy end—yes, I'm a sucker for it. a/n: I think we can acknowledge that robby is slightly toxic. I mean, he’s emotionally constipated and still hasn’t gone to therapy, I would assume his behavior at work is similar to how he is with relationships—which is probably why he and Collins broke up—so even though this fic could be resolved so easily with good communication, said good communication is sadly something our dear robby and reader don’t have mastered yet. enjoy! masterlist
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Robby thinks it’s been a while since he’s seen you laugh like that. Throwing your head back, tears in your eyes, covering your mouth because that’s a thing you do. And he’s gutted that he’s not the one in front of you being the reason for your laughs. He used to make you laugh like that all the time.
It’s Chase, the new hot-shot transfer doctor. Who has an Australian accent. Who could blame you? He’s young, blonde, blue-eyed, toned—a real life Ken. He’s a damn good doctor, too. The nurses call him Dr. Hemsworth behind his back. Wonderful. Robby hates how easily people gravitate to him. And now it’s your turn.
Robby stands across the ER, jaw tight, eyes flicking between Chase—leaning in to show you something on his phone—and the rest of the room, like maybe he can find something else to focus on. Out of habit, his hand drifts to the back of his neck. Your shoulders are practically touching. A few nurses glance over and giggle. One of them mutters something he doesn’t catch—but whatever it is, it makes his stomach twist.
Robby’s hands curl into fists inside his pockets. It’s stupid. He knows it’s stupid. He trusts you, but some ugly part of him starts whispering things he can’t silence.
She should be with someone her age.
Someone who doesn’t feel like a goddamn relic when she’s in a room full of twenty or thirty-somethings.
His lips press into a thin line hidden under his beard as he storms your way. He doesn’t even realize his legs are moving until he’s about half-way.
“Quit flirting at work. Both of you,” he snaps.
You look up, startled.
Chase lifts his eyebrows, all amused charm. “Just showing her a video, mate.”
Robby doesn’t even look at him. “Go do your job, then.” It comes out sharper than intended, but he doesn’t take it back.
The room goes still for a beat. Chase gives you an apologetic shrug and steps away, but you’re already turning toward Robby, brow furrowed.
“Was that necessary?” You chase after him, keeping up with his big steps.
He doesn’t answer.
“Hey. Robby. What’s going on?” You manage to stop him by the stairwell.
“Nothing.”
“Come on,” you press, softer now. “Talk to me. Please.”
He halts, jaw tight, eyes not quite meeting yours. “Something funny happen during rounds?”
“What?”
“Just… looked like you were having a real good time.” He doesn’t say it mean, exactly.
You blink. “With Chase?”
He shrugs like it’s nothing. Like your laughter a few minutes ago didn’t go straight to his chest and start twisting. “You tell me.”
You step in front of him, blocking his path. “Robby… are you jealous?”
“I’m just saying,” he mutters, crossing his arms, “I’m not young, or charming, or built like a damn Marvel character. Sorry if I don’t love watching people act like you two were—”
You stare at him, stunned. “You think I was flirting with him?”
“I think everyone sure thought you were.”
There it is. Not quite an accusation. Not quite a confession. Not quite fair, either. But honest in a way Robby can’t seem to help right now.
“It looked like you actually wanted to be there,” Robby says. “With someone who suits you better.”
That breaks something open inside you. “What the hell does that mean?”
“It means this”—he gestures vaguely, bitterly, between you—“was a mistake.”
And that stings, even if you know he’s only saying that because he wants it to hurt you. “Really, Robby? You can tell that we’re a mistake because Chase was talking to me?”
“It’s not about him,” Robby snaps. “It’s about you eventually realizing I’m too old, too tired, too fucking cynical for you. And when that happens, I’ll be the one left picking up the pieces, wondering why I ever thought I could be enough.”
And then you realize. This is not jealousy. This is insecurity. Now you see the desperation in his eyes, but his shoulders are still so high and tense it masks it. You see the way he shuffles around, can’t seem to quiet down his own thoughts.
“You’re wrong.” You say.
“You can’t know that.”
“I do. Because I’ve already chosen you.”
Robby looks at you, and for a second, something flickers behind his eyes—hope, maybe—but he kills it quickly, walls going back up.
“I need to get back to work.”
You reach for his hand. “Robby—”
He pulls away. “Don’t.”
That single word makes you stop. And then he’s gone, out the stairwell door and back into the ER, leaving you in silence.
Robby knows he messed up. He knows you didn’t deserve that. But his heart’s pounding like he just ran a mile, and he can’t stop the thought looping over and over: that you’ll realize he’s right sooner or later. And then eventually, you’ll just leave like everyone else does.
So Robby does what Robby does best. He runs. He buries it deep, distracts himself just enough to keep from falling apart. Lets it all pile up behind a steady face, hoping it won’t spill over. And if it does? That’s a mess for later.
You decide to give Robby some space—after multiple attempts to approach him and him avoiding you, and finally find him at the end of your shift, standing at the exit, hands in his pockets. You know he’s waiting for you, and he always will, even when he’s doubting himself, even when his world is crashing down. Because that’s who Robby is. He shows up for people even when he’s hurting. It’s what makes you love him so much, and it’s killing you that he’d do this to himself.
You stand next to him. “You ready to talk?”
His head lifts to look at you slowly. He sighs, rubs his hands down his face. “No, not really. But I have a feeling we’re doing this anyway.”
“You don’t get to say all of that and just walk away, Robby.”
He shakes his head. “I didn’t mean to—”
“Yes, you did.” You cut in, soft but firm. “That was preemptive damage control. You meant to hurt me before I could hurt you.”
His lips twitch, but he doesn't say anything, just looks down because he knows you're right.
You sigh softly, reaching for his hand. This time, he doesn’t pull away.
“You think you’re too old for me? That I’d leave you for someone else? God, Robby—” You squeeze, cupping his jaw so he’ll look at you, and his own doubt in himself kills you. “I love you. I want you. You, who listens to me when I don’t even know what I need. Who calms me down with one look. Who knows me better than myself.”
He’s staring at you now, eyes locked on yours, holding his breath because he’s afraid to hope.
“I don’t care if people think we don’t ‘match.’ I don’t care if you have lines on your face or if your knees make that weird sound when you stand up. I love you. Even when you push me away because you don’t believe you’re enough—but you are, Robby. You’re more than enough.”
“I never once looked at you and wished for someone else. I look at you, and I thank God it’s you.”
His eyes are red, doubt and exhaustion evident, and he keeps staring down at your intertwined fingers—like if he lets go, he’ll lose something he can’t live without.
“Okay?” you whisper, nudging him gently.
Robby doesn't say anything at first. His eyes are glassy, the corners red, and he swallows hard like the lump in his throat might choke him if he tries to speak. He's looking at you like he doesn't know what he ever did to deserve you.
His lips part. Nothing comes out.
He tries again, and still—nothing. Not because he doesn't have anything to say, but because there's too much he wants to say. Because you just shattered every wall he’s built with so much certainty and care, and now all that’s left of him is the raw truth of how deeply and desperately he loves you.
So he just nods, a little breathless, and pulls you into his arms. He hugs you tight in front of the ER, deciding that he doesn’t care—no, fuck it, he wants everyone to see. To see that he has you now. That he has someone he cares about. Someone he loves.
“Okay,” he says, pressing a kiss to the top of your head.
You finally let out a breath of relief, sinking into him, your arms tightening around his waist. “Still think this was a mistake?”
He exhales slowly, resting his chin on your head. “No. But I think I’m going to need a lot of reminding.”
You hum, lips brushing the nearest patch of skin you can reach. “I’ve got time.”
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weeeyotch · 3 days ago
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warnings: dark themes, possessiveness, controlling behavior, emotional manipulation, 18+ themes (mdni)
okay but…soft!dark!possessive!bob has been on my mind a lot recently.
like this man has been through everything—addiction, trauma, abuse, and being forgotten by the world over and over. but then he meets you, and suddenly it’s like his world is 100x brighter.
you make life liveable for him. you make things make sense.
you look at him like he’s good, like he’s safe. and for the first time, he believes that he is.
but he needs that. he needs you.
at first, it’s gentle.
lovely little café or bookstore dates. going to those movie theatres that show old movies for half the price of a normal ticket. he’d shower you with flowers, little hand-written notes, and say things like
“please stay a bit longer”
“i sleep better when you’re here”
but that softness that made you fall in love with him starts to turn sticky.
clingy.
obsessive.
it starts with a few extra texts.
where are you?
did you make it home safe? honey?
it's getting dark. maybe don't go to that party tonight. let's just stay in. i'll come over. we can make pasta. please?
you find his concern endearing in the beginning. given his past, you couldn't fault him for how he feels. he thinks that the world is dangerous, and the people in it more so.
"don't take the train, okay? that guy you mentioned at the station last week—he could be dangerous. just let me drive you."
"but you already went out with your friends yesterday. don't you think it's better to just stay home today?"
"the world is too dangerous for someone as sweet as you."
"i don't know what i'd do if something happened to you."
his voice still trembles whenever he says your name. he still holds onto you like you're the last good thing in a horribly broken world. but now, his grip is always a bit tighter around your waist. now, there's a fear that shines in his eyes—terrified that you might slip through his fingers if he blinks.
when you finally move in with him after he spent months convincing you, his love starts to swallow you whole.
there's no such thing as space. or quiet. or alone.
he calls you whenever you're out. wants to track your location "just in case". and by the time you come home, he's already waiting there with dinner, plans, and questions.
soon, he starts to become obsessed with your health—your sleep, your meals, your water intake, your screen time.
he wants to make sure that you're perfect.
he'll meal prep all of your meals, trying to make them as healthy as possible. he'll shoot you quiet, disapproving looks if he sees you eating too many cookies, chocolates, or chips.
"it's all fine in moderation, darling. but maybe you've had enough for now? let me cut up some fruits for you."
soon, his early bedtime becomes yours.
it starts off with him disguising it as needing to cuddle you so he can sleep.
you couldn't deny that it's flattering—being needed like that, being the thing that makes the nightmares go quiet.
but the requests get more insistent.
the "please come sleep with me" turns into "you always stay up so late" and then into
"you don't care about your health like i do."
"you keep pushing yourself and i have to watch it ruin you."
you don't even realize it's a rule until you break it.
you stay up past 10pm reading or gaming, just once, and the change in bob is unmistakable.
he doesn't reach for your hand the next morning.
doesn't kiss your forehead when he passes back your mug that he filled with steaming coffee.
he still brings you snacks, still folds your laundry with precision, still says "love you" before he leaves the apartment. but it's cold. practiced.
he never says he's punishing you. how could he be? he's still sickly sweet, just a bit. . .off.
yet the moment you crawl back into bed with him at 9:58pm, he softens again. arms open and voice tender.
like nothing happened.
"there she is. my good girl."
the passive aggressiveness stings more than a scream or slap ever could.
but it's okay, you tell yourself. this is real love.
that he just wants what's best for you.
right?
sex with him is slow. intense. all-consuming.
there's so much eye contact that it feels like he's trying to read you. he touches you like he's afraid you'll vanish, but holds onto you like a lifeline.
bob's clinginess transforms during these moments.
it metamorphoses into pure, unadulterated devotion and worship.
he'd make you cum on his tongue and fingers a minimum of three times before slowly pushing his cock into you. his thrusts are focused and steady, but they get more sloppy the closer he gets.
missionary is his favorite position. he just wants to see your face and the way your lips part as you get closer to the edge. sometimes he presses his ear against your mouth just to feel your hot breath or hear your little noises.
eventually, as that coil of pleasure is close to exploding deep within his belly, he'd change your position. he'd have you wrap your legs around his waist, using one arm to lift you and hold you against him while the other hand grips the headboard for stability.
the bed creaks under the effort. his muscles flex around you as his body feels like a wall—solid and unshakable.
his sheer strength always leaves you breathless. but it never frightens you.
it's just a reminder.
a reminder of what this man has survived.
what he's capable of.
the damage he's done.
the destruction he could cause.
but never to you. no, he would rather die than ever lay a finger on you.
so he gives you everything else instead.
his body, his strength, his desperation that bleeds into every thrust. the quiet groan of your name against your skin like a prayer. the way he shudders when you say his in return.
and when he finally falls apart, spilling into you with a low, broken sound, you wrap your arms around him and let him cling.
because that's all he's ever wanted.
to be held like he's still human.
to feel like he's worth saving.
to feel loved.
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mercurial-chuckles · 3 days ago
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Giddy Affairs
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Pairing: Congressman!Husband!Bucky Barnes x Wife!Reader WC: ~300 Warnings: Fluff | Established relationship | Bucky getting nasty with you in his office | Bucky being insatiable | Bucky being a simp for his wife | Bucky being hot and incorrigible | Allusions to spicy times | Some wrist-tying | Some language | Very much unbeta’d | Lemme know if I missed anything! A/N: Sorry, I haven't been in a great headspace and I've been running my blog on queue. I promise I'll get back to all your wonderful messages/asks/reblogs ASAP. Put this together super quickly for Hot Bucky Summer 2025 | Week 03 Prompt: "Not now" | @buckybarnesevents Thank you for hosting. 😊✨🥹💞 Note: Do not Steal, Copy, or Plagiarize any part of my work! I do not consent to AI scraping my work. Banner & Divider made by me. Picture credits to Pinterest. Check out my other works: Masterlist
Indulge Away!
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"Where d'you think you're going?" Bucky drawled, fisting your dress at the small of your back and yanking you against him.
"OW! BUCKY."
You chuckled, trying to squirm away from his grip, but he didn't let you up, instead, he wrapped an arm around your waist, pressing you firmly to him as he dragged you toward his office.
"Congressman Barnes, Mr. Elliot wants to meet you," Grayson, Bucky's assistant, stopped you just before you both entered Bucky's office. He was clearly flustered to have walked in on yet another intimate moment.
"Not now. Reschedule it for tomorrow," Bucky murmured tersely.
You blushed, offering Grayson an awkward smile before Bucky shut the door.
"Bucky," you admonished, giggling as he lifted you with one arm and carried you to the couch.
He tossed aside his suit jacket, muttering about, "Stupid entrapments."
"What did you think, Mrs. Barnes? You'd show up looking like that and torture me?"
"I love that tie. Don't ruin it, Mr. Barnes," you warned, biting back your grin when you saw him loosen his tie in a hurry to unbutton the top two buttons of his white shirt.
You toed off your heels as he backed you toward the plush couch.
"That tie," he said, already yanking it loose, "is now your problem."
Before you could quip back, he pounced, pinning your wrists to the cushions and expertly looping the silk around. "You're too smug for a woman about to be ruined by her husband."
You laughed, breathless and bound, "Congressman Barnes, you're abusing your power."
He leaned in, nipping at your jaw, "I'm exercising my rights."
"How very patriotic."
"Mmm. Civic duty, doll," His smug reply went muffled as he licked a trail down your chest and took one of your tits into his mouth.
A sudden thought occurred to you, "Buck. The cameras."
He paused, chuckling, eyes glinting at you, "I disabled 'em the time we broke the desk."
"Good times," you said, your laugh turning into a lewd moan as he dragged your panties down.
"Let's see if we can top those times, sweetheart," he said, unzipping his pants.
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humanjarvis · 2 days ago
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an off day
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synopsis: zayne has an off day, so you make him take one.
tags: reverse comfort, angst, fluff, heart to heart, zayne shuts down at the hospital one day, he cries in your arms on a bench, he’s having an existential crisis, i accidentally wrote overachiever gifted kid zayne, think of him like a confused baby deer, size difference, side character death, a very infatuated siamese cat, something something zayne’s subtle attempts to reclaim dominance/dependability after being taken care of (you notice them all). takes place in autumn because i yearn for it
pairing: zayne x fem reader
word count: 3.5k
a/n: zayne brain
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Akso Hospital’s parking lot is the emptiest you’ve ever seen it.
The Wednesday starlight is partly to blame. There’s not much traffic at 8 p.m. on a weekday—which makes your current predicament all the more confusing. 
It’d been a standard day at work: emails, meetings, and sneaking out 10 minutes early. But right before you’d stepped into the shower at Zayne's house, your phone had rung.
“Yvonne? Hello?” 
“Um, hello! I’m so sorry to call like this, but we really don’t know what else to do. Dr. Zayne is really…shaken? He’s not hurt, but he’s not responding to any of us, and you’re his first emergency contact. Please come down to Akso as soon as you can!”
You’d re-dressed in record time. 
As you step through the sliding doors, their glass panels reflecting the towering streetlights, you note the hallways are as empty as the parking lot. You suppose it’s a good thing—for a hospital not to be busy, and all—but the absence of friendly faces makes you quicken your steps. 
At the end of the hall, you jam the elevator button to his floor, unease prickling at the back of your mind. 
You sigh in familiarity when the doors open. A confused-looking Yvonne is speaking with the receptionist at the front desk, but she ends the conversation as soon as she spots you. 
“Thank you for coming. I didn’t know what to do! I just—this doesn’t happen to him,” she rushes out, shaking her head profusely. “I see it with the others, but never him.” 
You touch her elbow in gratitude and offer a smile. “Thank you for calling. You did the right thing. Where is he?” 
Relieved, she turns toward the end of the hallway, where the edge of a sleek wooden bench protrudes past the wall. “Just down there,” she says, pointing a finger around the corner. “Thank god we aren’t busy tonight. It’s been deserted up here since the last surgery.” 
The last surgery. 
“Thanks,” you breathe, trying not to wonder what that could mean. “I’ll take care of it from here, don’t worry. You should go home and get some rest.” With a short wave, you set off down the hallway, passing vibrant anatomic murals and pediatric patient artwork. With every step, your breaths shallow and your pulse quickens. You don’t know what you’ll find at the end.
Your steps falter when you round the corner. 
In all the time you’d known him, Zayne had never wavered. He offered tireless strength and support—displayed composure you could only dream of. He was your Atlas, except he shouldered the weight of the world not out of punishment, but out of duty. 
But in that moment, he was an uprooted anchor, drifting through sloshing seas. 
His bowed head, shaky hands, and shuddering shoulders. The sheen coating his pale face. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think he’d seen a ghost. 
With an ache in your chest, you approach, but Zayne’s head stays low. Only when your favorite teal-and-white tennis shoes come into view do his glistening eyes snap up. 
Shock and longing color his face a rosy pink, matching the fading imprint from his surgical mask. Wordlessly, he reaches for you. 
Unsteady arms wrap around you as you move between his legs, cradling his head into the crook of your elbow. Your chin covers his hair this way, and you slant your cheek to nuzzle into him. 
“Hi,” you whisper, gently stroking his soft strands. 
“Hi.” By the rasp in his voice, it’s the first time he’s spoken in hours.
Your heart clenches. “Are you tired?”
A long exhale fans across your arm. And then, he nods.
You’re forced to blink back tears of your own when his drop onto your skin. 
This was uncharted territory. Thousands of thoughts, thousands of actions mill about in your mind, but you’re not sure which to settle on. Right now, you can only tell him what you’d want to hear. “I love you.” 
His voice trembles as his arms tighten. “I love you, too.” 
You’re not sure how long you embrace him. When his breathing evens, you lift his chin, smiling gently down at his flushed face. “Is your shift almost over?”
He nods once, solemn.
“Let’s go back to your office. I’ll sit with you.” 
You successfully coax him off the bench, guiding him through the halls to his empty office. But after a few minutes of signing paperwork, his gaze is on you. He eyes you forlornly, not saying anything—and he wouldn't have said anything had you not noticed.
Your lips quirk. “Your work is down there, silly.” 
He blinks. 
Chuckling softly, you rise from his guest chair and hang your purse on its arm. A few steps later, and he’s pulling you toward him and burying his face in your stomach. 
You let him, but raise his head soon after. Again, he greets you with glassy green eyes.
“I’ve never seen you like this before,” you murmur.
“I’ve never been like this before.”
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Quiet ambient music fills the car ride home. 
Pulling into his driveway, you switch off the ignition and quickly circle around to take his hand when he steps out. 
Pretending not to notice the way his cheeks flush, you lead him to the doorway and press his thumb to the sensor, letting out a breath when it lights up green. 
Once inside, you head straight for his bedroom. In the dim lamplight, you help him out of his disheveled scrubs, smiling softly when he avoids eye contact. After undressing yourself, you tug him toward the master bathroom, where you run the shower on hot. 
Through the mist, you lather soap over his body, washing his hair of the beads of sweat that’d gathered before your arrival. 
You step out once you’re both clean. Zayne follows, reaching for one of your matching towels, but your hand intercepts his halfway. Shaking your head softly, you lift the towel from the rack and wrap it around him, catching the steam that still rises from his skin as you gently pat him dry. Through it all, he allows you, taking his nightclothes from you when you finish.  
Under normal circumstances, you’d expect a smart remark—a sideways glance as he subtly reminded you he wasn’t a child. But tonight, Zayne is pliant. Deferent. He utters not a word of protest, his trusting hazel eyes trained on you as he waits for you to move him along.
Once you dry yourself off and slip on your nightshirt, you do exactly that: taking his hand and heading back toward his room, gently pushing him down on the bed. His grip tightens when you turn to switch off the lamp, and it takes a soothing grin and touch of his cheek for him to reluctantly let you go. 
When you slide into bed next to him, his arms encircle you instantly. He tucks his head in your shoulder, and you reach up to stroke his raven hair.
“Good night” are your last words tonight.
“I love you” are his. 
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It’s late morning when Zayne hurries down the stairs, the pads of his slippers smacking against the floor. When he sees you at the kitchen counter, tapping your phone next to a bowl of cereal, he stops in his tracks. “When someone’s alarm doesn’t go off, it’s generally nice to wake them up in its place,” he chides, visibly trying to suppress his irritation.
“Generally,” you repeat. “But…what if you didn’t go to work today?” you ask, tone gentle so the suggestion doesn’t send him into shock.
It’s only slightly helpful. Suddenly wary, he narrows his eyes in suspicion. “What do you mean? My rounds are scheduled as normal, and I have several reports to complete.”
You scratch your neck. “But what if I already called Yvonne about it, and she and Greyson and your whole team agree you shouldn't go to work today?” you reveal with a sheepish smile.
“You….” His eyes fall closed in an intense grimace. “And all of them agreed?”
Smile widening, you put your palms up in defense. “Yes. But you don’t have to spend the day inside! I’ve been looking for things for us to do around town. Think of it like a short vacation!” you cheer, hopping off your chair to wave his arms in excitement. 
Oversized sleeves billowing in the air, Zayne sighs in defeat. “What do you have planned?”
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After a quick drive to the parking garage downtown, you walk hand-in-hand past closely packed buildings, coming to a stop outside a recently opened cat café.
Spinning around, you make a ta-da gesture. He snorts. 
“The first time we tried to come, you got called in for an emergency surgery. So I thought we could go in today! But only if you want to, of course,” you say quickly. 
The beginnings of mirth glitter in his gaze. Stepping forward, he holds the door for you like he always does—as if the way he’d let you lead him last night were but a distant memory. You study him for a moment, noting the quiet plea in his hazel eyes, before brushing a kiss on his cheek and strolling inside.
“Welcome!” the greeter calls as the strong scent of coffee hits your nose. “We’re glad to have you here! Feel free to take a look around and play with the cats, and order when you’re ready!” 
Nodding your thanks, you shift your attention to the cats’ biographies on the wall to your right. “Look, Zayne! This one was rescued from a house fire an—Zayne?” 
The man who’d walked in right behind you has disappeared. Panic fills you for just a second—until you spot him at the coffee bar, nodding along as the barista repeats his order. Him and his sweet drinks. 
Marching up to collect him, you tuck your arm in his and settle at a table on the back wall. 
Three white kittens, most likely siblings, chase balls of fuzz in the corner. To your left, an adult Persian cat lounges on a tower, its tail lashing with superiority. As you wait for your order, you and Zayne are so engrossed in your surroundings that you fail to notice the besotted Siamese in front of you. 
Until it leaps and lands right on Zayne’s lap, that is. 
Mroww, it purrs, affectionately bumping its head into his chin. Startled, he looks to you with wide eyes, hand hovering over the cat’s arched back. 
You almost fall out in laughter. Almost. But instead, you spare him and nod encouragingly, guiding his hand down to pet its sleek coat. “Well, who’s this?” you chuckle, running your fingers through its short fur. 
“That,” your server interjects, setting your drinks down and scratching the cat’s ears, “would be S’mores. She’s the oldest cat here. And very friendly.” 
“Hello, S’mores,” Zayne murmurs, and she bumps his chin again. 
S’mores doesn’t leave you—doesn’t leave him, rather—for the next hour. When he stands to throw your cups away, she meows in protest, digging her claws into his shirt. For a moment, he looks as though she’s going to eat him, but he schools his nerves quickly, this time. “Now, now,” he shushes. “We’ll be back.” 
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A few shops down from the café lies a retro ice cream parlor. The shopkeeper’s bell jingles as you step inside, surveying the pink stools and checkered floors. 
“Hi!” you greet the teenage cashier. “He’ll have three scoops of green tea, and I’ll get one of taro, thanks.”
“Cups or cones?” the cashier asks, looking utterly bored with everything but the man behind you. 
You smile at her in understanding. At least she has taste. “Cups, please.” 
Hearing rustling behind you, you turn your head and see Zayne reaching into his back pocket. “Oh, I’ll get it,” you chirp, digging inside your purse for your wallet. 
He barely spares you a glance before laying a generous bill on the counter. “Can she get an extra scoop, please?” 
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Taking small spoonfuls of ice cream, you follow the winding sidewalks outside the parlor in comfortable silence. Before long, a city park comes into view, its verdant grounds preceded by a shimmering pond. The ducks’ multicolored feathers are almost iridescent in the afternoon sun.
Pointing to the wooden feeder ahead, you slow your steps. “You want to?” 
Before you finish the question, Zayne is already pulling coins from his wallet, handing them to you with a soft smile. “Of course.” 
After you slide the coins in the machine, unappetizing pellets fall from the dispenser into a complimentary feeding cup. For several minutes, you take turns sprinkling them into the water, watching as the ducks paddle over to you with intrigue. The bobs of their sleek heads create turquoise ripples across the surface, while you rest your own on Zayne’s shoulder. 
After a while, he takes your empty ice cream cup and heads for the nearest trash can. 
You smile at him when he returns. “You’ve been so chivalrous today. It’s like I’ve stepped into a fairytale.” 
He cuts his eyes at you before placing a hand on the small of your back, urging you down the twisting park path. “If you don’t feel like that every day, then it seems I need to work harder.” 
“‘Work harder’ shouldn’t be in your vocabulary,” you chide. Then, your voice softens. “You always make me feel that way. Today, it’s just…extra. And I love gentleman Zayne—very much—but he’s just as cute when he’s clingy in his sleep,” you promise, nudging his thigh with your hip. 
He clears his throat. “He’ll make a note of that.” 
After a few more minutes of walking, a fork in your path prompts a moment of indecision. Go left, and you’re sure to have the conversation that he may not be ready for. Straight? An hour more of idle chatter before you head home in the setting sun. And right…well, to the right is the 4-foot-tall jungle gym, so you’re not too worried about ending up there. 
Before you can ask which way, Zayne tightens his grip on your waist and turns left, ambling over to the blue and gray swing set. 
You smile to yourself. He’s being brave.
As you settle on the sun-warmed swing, the tips of your shoes drag back and forth in the gravel below. Dust kicks up on the pristine leather, turning white to beige, but Zayne’s earnest voice interrupts your grieving. 
“I had a good day today. Thank you.” 
You’re not swinging very high—only a couple feet off the ground—but compared to him, you might as well be on Mount Everest. Chuckling softly, you reach down and join hands, pulling him with you into the air. “What was so good about it?”
He delays his answer, his startled eyes widening with each rock back and forth. Only when he gets used to the movements does he elaborate. “It was peaceful. I did things and went places I’d never had the chance to before. And I got to spend time with you.” 
You hum. “So it has everything to do with where you were, and nothing to do with where you weren’t?”
He’s silent for a moment. Trees rustle in the quiet, their scarlet leaves dancing on wavering limbs before succumbing to the gentle autumn breeze. 
“You don’t have to talk about it if you don't want to.”
“It’s alright,” he murmurs. “It’s only fair I tell the one who came to rescue me why she had to.”
“It might be fair,” you nod, turning to meet his emerald gaze. “But do you want to?”
His lips twitch. “I want to.”
Digging your heels into the gravel below, you halt his and your momentum, giving him your undivided attention. 
“A teenage patient received an emergency surgery yesterday. Complications with congenital heart disease,” he begins. “I’d spoken with him a few times prior, and we got along quite well. Aspiring physician, set to graduate at the top of his class. The only thing was, he’d often worry about…missed experiences. He didn’t attend school dances or athletic events. His older sister gave birth last spring, but he missed it due to a college entrance exam.” 
“That sounds lonely,” you offer, rubbing your thumb across the back of his hand. 
“Yes. He was very lonely,” Zayne agrees. “He was lonely up until the moment he flatlined on the operating table.” His hand flexes in yours, and you tighten your grip. 
Blowing out a breath, you ask what you already know the answer to. “And he…?”
“Did not respond to resuscitation attempts.”
Your chest hollows at the words. To lose someone so young…to lose anyone at all…. “I’m so sorry, Zayne. If I had known—”
“Oddly enough, his passing wasn’t the main cause of what happened yesterday. It only exacerbated the issue at hand.” 
Knitting your eyebrows, you wait for him to continue. 
“Yesterday,” he pauses, “was a lesson learned. Because I realized I also lack those experiences. And I thought, if someone a decade younger than me left his life with so much regret, then….” He swallows thickly. “If I were to die today, I’d have dedicated my life to this pursuit. But what would I have done outside of that? What stories would be told of me, other than those that took place in a classroom or a hospital?” 
A mix of emotions renews the ache in your chest. Pity, fear, surprise, understanding. “You saw yourself in him.” 
Watching a group of boys climb on the jungle gym, he interlaces your fingers. “I did. For a second, it was me on the operating table. Is that selfish of me?”
Humming, you draw swirling patterns in the gravel. “I don't think so. I'd hope no one would,” you muse. “Zayne, you…are the smartest, most hardworking person I know. But sometimes, I wonder how much that took from you.” At the admission, you expect his eyes to widen, his lips to tug into a frown. But all he does is eye you expectantly, with all the trust in the world. And you know it’s okay to continue. 
“You always knew what you wanted to do growing up—you wanted to help people. You wanted to save lives. You wanted to practice medicine. There was always a goal, right? And you were always sprinting toward it. I mean, you were in algebra when your agemates were still stuck on multiplication tables,” you recall, playfully wiggling his hand in the air. “But maybe in choosing what you wanted to do…you overlooked who you wanted to be?” 
The question floats like the leaves in the wind, and for a moment, you think he’s just like them. Beautiful, vital, but just a little lost. He purses his lips, a contemplative pout forming on his face, but says nothing. 
“Forget about medicine for a second, Zaynie. Don’t look at me like that—I know it’ll be hard, but try. Now, what sort of things do you like? What are you passionate about? When you look back on your life, what kind of experiences will you want to have had? A few minutes ago, you asked how others would describe you. But how would you describe yourself? Who is Zayne when he’s not striving for something?” 
“I….” He pauses, voice dwindling into a whisper. Last night’s expression creeps back onto his face. “I’m not sure.” 
“That’s okay.” Nodding your encouragement, you rise from your swing and stand just in front of his, slotting your legs between his knees and cupping his cheek. You’re just a bit taller than him like this. “To me, Zayne is a gentleman who likes sweets and animals and is adorably afraid to swing too high. He helps people, not because he’s a doctor, but because he’s kind and compassionate—even when he doesn’t show it. And he’s still figuring some things out about himself, but that’s okay because I'm proud of him.” You beam. “Your turn.” 
Sometime during your speech, his face had softened. He chuckles lightly before obliging. “To me, Zayne is…a pragmatist. And he’s cautious, not afraid,” he adds, narrowing his eyes when you shrug. “He can be cold when he doesn’t mean to be. He’s curious, but often too timid to satisfy those curiosities without someone by his side. And he wants to be someone…who doesn’t live with regret for his missed experiences,” he finishes, hazel eyes twinkling up at you. “Perhaps that’s why I felt so happy today. You give me new experiences, every time we’re together. Which is why, if you’re willing, I’d like to make up for lost time and make more memories with you. What do you say?” 
“I say,” you drawl, flitting your eyes to the structure behind him, “have you ever been on a carousel?” 
His brows furrow as he turns his head, catching your hand in his when it slips off his cheek. “I can’t say that I have.” 
“Then let’s go!” you giggle, hauling him up with all your strength. “The sun won’t set for another 30 minutes. And while we’re at it, I’ll race you there!” 
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stubz · 1 day ago
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Just saw a post about Kpop demon hunters about what if the other Saja boys had meaningless names because they had no humanity left. Like Jinu was the only one who still had his memories and thus his name.
Well what if their names are so dumb because that's the only thing they remember about their human selves! They've been reduced to concepts.
Abby, yes its abs, haha, he's super buff, but what if he was strong? Reliable? A hard worker? What if he was a soldier and proud of his physique as it was the fruit of his labor, his dedicated training. A bit arrogant but for good reason. He would spend hours perfecting his form and was one of the best they had. Had to be.
Romance, play boy or lover boy, what if he was known as a romantic? What if he wrote poems so sweet and beautiful for the ones he pursued? What if he fell in love so easily and so soulfully? Could be seen as too much...but then he would just as easily find another to give his heart to.
Mystery, what if he was a mystery to his village? What if he was a recluse because of his odd or strange tendencies? Rumor was he was a beauty but his strangeness made him an outcast. He barked at people for heavens sake! Maybe that's why he covers his face, to not have to see how others look at him. Less reason to bark at them.
Baby, angelic, blemish free, more resilient than the girls, a wonderful worker for businesses in the red light district. If only his voice more so matched his face. He was still one of the best workers though. Played into the false fantasies of his clients by staying silent, doll-like to them, let them call him honey, sweetie, baby.
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papayainsectorone · 2 days ago
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Is It Casual Now?
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summary: i have nothing to summarize other then .... spiraling
content: unrequited feelings, emotional neglect, jealousy, emotional intimacy withdrawal, romantic displacement, passive heartbreak, "i’m fine" when they’re clearly not, The Couch™ as emotional purgatory
word count: 4,3k
pairing: lando norris x fem!reader
a thought: thank you endlessly for all the love on the last part, your comments truly mean the world to me and i’m so so grateful 🫶
walls are way too thin - series - a´s masterlist
might be confusing if read as standalone
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The afternoon sun slants across the apartment like it’s trying too hard to be gentle. You’re curled up on the couch, blanket still draped around your shoulders even though you aren’t cold anymore, just… thin. Like your skin’s been worn down by too many hours of pretending.
You don’t remember what’s playing on the TV. You’ve been staring at it hours without really seeing it.
Your stomach is mostly settled now. The sickness has faded, leaving just the ghost of it behind, hovering low and sour. But the ache in your chest—the one that started when her laugh had filtered through your bedroom wall—is louder now in the quiet.
You end up on the ocuch all day, curtains drawn just enough to keep the light soft. You lie on your stomach, scrolling. Meaningless stuff, nothing worth remembering.
And then you type her name into the search bar.
Charlotte.
You don’t even know her last name. But somehow you land on someone who might be her. Blonde. Tall. An unmistakable glint of Lando’s jacket in the background of one photo on her story.
Your stomach clenches, betrayal and shame tangled up like wet wires.
You wonder if he kissed her the same way he kissed you. If he tucked her hair behind her ear the way he used to. If he whispered stupid, soft things to her while his hand was on her waist, if she got the good parts of him too.
You tell yourself it’s fine.
You don’t want him. That was the whole deal. Casual. Friendly. Disposable.
Except maybe you do. And maybe it isn’t.
You let your phone slip from your fingers to the cushions, the weight of it suddenly too much again.
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The door clicks open late that afternoon.
You don’t move. Just stare blankly at the paused Netflix screen, the lingering image of a scene you didn’t absorb.
Lando walks into view, dropping his keys in the dish by the door, holding a bag of groceries in one hand. He looks freshly showered again, cheeks flushed from the wind outside.
“Hey,” he says, voice light. “How you feeling?”
You turn your head, smile a little too tightly. “Better.”
“Color’s back in your face,” he offers, walking into the kitchen. “Figured I’d make you something. You kept anything down?”
You nod. Lie. “Some toast.”
He pokes his head out from behind the fridge door. “Okay, toast and… crisps it is.”
You huff out a dry laugh as he tosses you a bag.
He drops onto the couch beside you, a little too close, thigh brushing yours. Your body tenses before you can hide it.
Lando glances over at you, the crease between his brows twitching just slightly. “Still nauseous?”
You nod, forcing a small smile. “Yeah. That’s probably it.”
But it isn’t.
He seems like he knows that too, his eyes linger a second too long, like he’s trying to read between your words. But he doesn’t push. Doesn’t say anything. He just nods, barely, and turns his attention back to the muted TV screen.
You don’t curl up against him like you usually do. Don’t toss your legs over his lap or lean into his side the way your body aches to do now. You stay where you are, arms crossed, folded in on yourself like that could protect you from whatever it is you’re not saying out loud.
And Lando… Lando doesn’t push for that either.
That’s what makes it worse, somehow.
He’s being kind. Attentive. Gentle.
And it’s unbearable.
Because now, with all that sudden distance stretched between you, you remember how soft he talked to her in that hallway, how his eyes propably crinkled when she whispered something close to his ear. How his laugh rumbled warm and easy with her body pressed against his. Like it wasn’t just fun. Like she meant something.
He’s being careful with you now. But he was tender with her, too.
And that… that hurts in a way you weren’t ready for.
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THREE DAYS LATER
You’re both in the kitchen.
Technically.
In practice, it feels like you’re on separate orbits—same space, different gravity. There’s nothing overtly wrong. No shouting, no slammed doors. Just a stillness that hums under everything. A quiet unfamiliarity in a room that used to be full of rhythm.
Lando’s leaned back against the counter, his phone in one hand, thumb dragging absently across the screen. He’s talking in that fast, half-distracted way he does when he’s running on autopilot. Something about the next race—weather forecasts, new car tweaks, a funny thing one of the engineers texted him.
His voice fills the space, light and easy, like it always does. You smile at the right moments. Nod when he pauses long enough to pretend he’s expecting a response.
You’re at the stove, watching the water in the kettle start to tremble. Your arms are crossed, knotted across your chest like they’re holding something in. The steam curls up in slow spirals. You focus on that. It’s easier than watching him.
This used to be your favorite version of him. Excited, moving from topic to topic without breath, like everything that mattered was right there in his head and he wanted to share it all with you. You used to love how chaotic he got before a trip, how he’d try to pack the morning of and forget half his chargers. You’d steal his hoodie just to slow him down. He’d roll his eyes, pretend to be mad, and then chase you around the living room until you were laughing too hard to breathe.
Now he’s wearing that same hoodie.
The one you used to sleep in.
You think about how you used to wake up in it. How it smelled like him even after the wash. You think, vaguely, that maybe you hate it now.
You pour hot water over a waiting tea bag. Let it steep. But you don’t drink it. Just hold the mug close, letting the heat pool in your palms, like maybe that’s enough to keep you grounded.
Lando’s still talking. You hear the sound of his voice, but not the words. They don’t quite land.
He doesn’t notice you’ve gone quiet.
Or maybe he does. Maybe he just doesn’t ask.
The thing is, you’re not angry. Not really. You just don’t have the energy to reach for something that feels like it’s already slipping away. Something that maybe was never yours to begin with.
He finally checks the time, stretches like he always does before leaving, and grabs his keys from the bowl by the door.
“I’m meeting Charlotte for lunch,” he says casually, like it’s just another item on the to-do list. Like it’s nothing.
You nod. “Have fun.”
He hesitates, just for a beat. Like maybe he senses it, the shift between you. But whatever he might’ve said gets swallowed down. He flashes a brief, familiar smile, and then he’s walking down the hall.
The door clicks shut behind him.
And the quiet rushes in like a wave, swallowing everything whole.
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You’re on the couch together.
The room is dim, cast in soft flickers from the TV, some action comedy Lando picked. Something loud and ridiculous. He said it’d be a good distraction. You didn’t argue.
You sit curled into the far corner, legs tucked beneath you, blanket wrapped tight across your lap like it’s shielding you from something neither of you have named. Your side of the couch is colder than it used to be. That space in the middle, the one you used to fill without thinking, now stretches longer than it should.
Lando’s sprawled comfortably on the other end, socked feet propped on the coffee table, fingers resting loosely on a half-finished bottle of water. He laughs—short and easy—at a dumb joke on screen. You try to echo it with a breathy sound. It doesn’t land.
“You’re not even watching,” he says, without looking away from the movie.
You hum. “I am.”
He glances over, catches your profile in the low light. “What’s the main guy’s name then?”
You pause. “Guy McYells?”
Lando snorts. “Okay, maybe you are watching.”
You smile. It's weak, but it's real enough to fool the room.
Then his phone buzzes between you.
Once.
Twice.
Three times.
He reaches for it without missing a beat, fingers moving fast. The screen lights up and out of the corner of your eye, you catch the name.
Charlotte.
No emojis. No nickname. Just her name. Clean. Definitive.
Still, the smile that breaks across Lando’s face is soft and wide and utterly effortless. It hits like a punch to the chest.
“What’s she saying?” you ask, the question slipping out before you can stop it.
He doesn’t look up, still typing. “Just something about her trip. She might come up next week.”
You nod slowly. “Cool.”
“Yeah.” He glances at you now, expression unreadable. “You two should hang out. Properly, I mean.”
You raise an eyebrow. “Right, because I’m dying to have girl talk.”
He laughs again, but it’s more of a breath. “Come on, it’s not like that, she´s not like that, I reckon you´d like her just as much as I do”
You turn back to the screen. “Sure.”
A beat.
“Okay, maybe a little less,” he admits, his voice quiet, almost sheepish.
You force a chuckle. “Wow. Big revelation.”
Lando nudges your leg with his foot. “You used to be less mean.”
You glance down at where he touched you, like it matters. “You used to be less predictable.”
He doesn’t answer right away. His fingers hover over the keyboard, then drop.
It hangs in the air—something between you that neither of you dares to name. The familiar rhythm of banter, still there, but thinner. Fragile. Like one wrong word might snap it in half.
He shifts again, settling deeper into the cushions, eyes back on his phone.
The silence between you swells.
“Hey,” Lando says suddenly, voice softer now. “We’re still good, right?”
You look at him. Really look.
His expression is open, brows tilted just enough to show he’s not as sure as he wants to sound. The question hits harder than it should. Not because it’s wrong, but because it’s not even close to the one you’ve been asking yourself.
You nod. “Yeah. We’re good.”
But something in your chest doesn’t believe it. And maybe he doesn’t either, because he just nods back, like that’s enough to close the subject.
And then he’s gone again, into his phone, into whatever Charlotte’s saying, into a world that no longer includes you in quite the same way.
You stare at the television. Still pretending.
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THREE WEEKS LATER
You come home later than usual. Not on purpose, but you didn’t rush either.
The apartment’s quiet when you step inside. Not empty, just quiet in that specific way that tells you someone else is already here. Lights are low. A jacket slung over the arm of the couch. A faint scent of perfume you don’t recognize hangs in the air, something floral and expensive, the kind that comes from a department store tester bottle or a date that went well.
Then you see them.
Her shoes.
They sit just inside the door, neatly side by side like she plans to slip them back on any minute, but you know better.
You freeze for half a second, keys still in hand, breath caught mid-inhale. Your fingers tighten around the strap of your bag before you force yourself to move again, softer now. Calmer. Like if you go still enough, quiet enough, the ache won’t rise up and drown you again.
You don’t go to your room.
You don’t even look down the hallway.
Because you know.
You know her laughter by now, how it sounds too close to his. You know the creak of his bed when someone rolls too far to the edge. You know the muffled shape of a kiss through drywall, even when it’s gentle. Even when it’s real.
You’re not strong enough for that tonight.
You set your keys on the coffee table as quietly as you can, afraid even the sound of metal might crack the illusion you’re building for yourself.
Then you lie down on the couch.
Curled up small, spine pressing into the cushions, one arm wedged between your cheek and the fabric like that might hold your head still. The blanket’s out of reach, but you don’t grab it. Too far. Too much.
You stare at the ceiling.
You close your eyes.
And you pretend.
Pretend sleep comes easy. Pretend you’re just tired. Pretend your chest doesn’t feel like it’s been hollowed out and left to echo with every laugh, every whisper from the next room. Pretend you don’t feel displaced in your own home. Like you’re the ghost now. The quiet in someone else’s love story.
You tell yourself she’ll leave soon.
But her shoes stay by the door.
And you don’t move.
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FOUR WEEKS LATER
You didn’t even want to come.
But staying home felt worse. Like admitting something final.
The bar is too loud, too dark, too full of people you used to feel tethered to. Friends you still technically have, but who feel more like polite acquaintances now. You sit at the edge of the booth, shoulders brushing the wall, knees knocking gently into someone else’s under the table, maybe Grace, maybe Will. You haven’t looked up in a while.
Charlotte is across from you. Right beside Lando, close enough that it matters. She’s laughing at something he said, head tilted just enough to show she’s listening. Really listening. Her smile is soft and bright and infuriatingly genuine.
You want to hate her.
God, you want to hate her so badly.
But she’s… nice.
Too nice.
She’s clever and warm and thoughtful in all the right ways. She compliments your necklace. Orders your favorite food before you even finish glancing at the menu when she stays over. Laughs at your jokes, actually laughs, not the strained kind people give when they’re pretending to like someone for someone else’s sake.
She’s the kind of woman you would’ve wanted your best friend to fall for. If it weren’t your best friend.
If it weren’t him.
Now, she’s just another reminder of how things used to be. How easily you’ve been replaced by someone who never even tried to replace you. Charlotte isn’t taking your place maliciously, she’s just stepping into it naturally, without needing to push. Like the door was always half-open.
And maybe it was. Maybe it was never even near to being closed.
Lando is halfway through another story. Something about last weekend, a dinner you weren’t invited to—of course. You already know who was there. He hasn’t said her name, but she’s in every sentence, tucked into the “we,” ghosting through his memories like she belongs there now.
“She thought it was chicken,” he says, his grin lopsided and familiar. “But it was actually—”
You miss the punchline. You sip your drink, too sweet, too sticky, too something. Vodka cranberry. A drink from a different version of you. One who didn’t feel like a bystander in her own story.
You laugh when everyone else does. Not too late, not too soon. You’ve mastered the timing. Enough to pass.
Someone turns to you and says your name.
You blink. “Hm?”
He repeats the question. Travel plans. Work. Something light.
You nod. Offer a thin smile. “Busy, but good.”
That’s your answer for everything lately.
Busy. But good.
You let the conversation move on without you, words passing over your head like wind through a cracked window. You nod when it seems right, smile faintly when someone laughs, all muscle memory. But your eyes keep drifting. Back to him. Back to Lando.
He’s laughing, head thrown back, eyes crinkling in that way that used to make your chest feel full. That laugh used to be yours, a sound you could pull from him like it belonged to you.
Now, he doesn’t look at you once. Not even by accident.
And that, more than anything, is what hurts.
You remember when he used to. All the time. Across rooms. Mid-conversation. Little glances like secrets. The corner of his mouth twitching when you rolled your eyes. That smirk when someone said something dumb and he knew you were thinking it too. The soft look when he caught you looking at him and didn’t look away.
It used to feel like the two of you spoke a language only you knew. A shared, unspoken thread pulled taut between glances.
Now? Now you couldn’t feel further from him if there were an ocean between you.
You press your thumb into the side of your glass, watching the condensation pool around it, gather into droplets that slide down like they’re trying to escape.
There’s a lump rising in your throat, slow and sharp, pressing against your windpipe like it wants out. You swallow hard. Once. Twice. It doesn’t move.
You’re here. In the same room. At the same table. Breathing the same air.
And you’ve never felt more alone. Not even when you were cities apart. Not even when he left you unread. Not even onve in the many years you knew him.
You wonder if he even notices. That you're slipping. That you already have.
And somehow, he still feels miles away.
You smile again when someone cracks another joke. You don’t remember the setup. You don’t care about the punchline.
You're getting really good at pretending.
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You excuse yourself with a smile that doesn’t quite stick.
Something about needing another drink. Even though your glass is still half full. Even though no one really noticed you slipping away, not even Lando. Especially not Lando.
You weave through the crowd, past a cluster of people singing along to something too loud, past two girls laughing at the edge of the bar, already flushed with wine. The room is warmer here. Closer. Easier to breathe in, even if only for a moment.
You lean against the bar, shoulder grazing the cold brass rail, and exhale like you’ve been holding your breath all night.
"Long night?"
The voice is low. Familiar. Smooth in that signature way that always seems half on the edge of teasing.
You glance to your right and find Charles.
His hair is messy, button-down half undone, sleeves rolled, drink in hand. He looks... at ease. In a way most people don’t at these kinds of things. In a way you definitely aren’t.
You offer a tired smile. “Something like that.”
He raises an eyebrow. “Something involving Lando?”
Your expression doesn’t change, but your grip on your glass does. He notices. Of course he does.
“You looked uncomfortable back there,” he says gently. Not pushing, just observing. “Not like you.”
You shrug. “Maybe I’m evolving.”
Charles huffs out a quiet laugh. “Or maybe you're just stuck sitting across from a guy who doesn’t know what he wants.”
That makes you pause.
You glance sideways.
He’s smirking now, the corner of his mouth tugged upward with a quiet kind of mischief. But it’s the look in his eyes that stills you. Calm. Observant. Too knowing for comfort. Like he’s already unraveled everything you’ve tried so carefully to keep wrapped up.
You blink once, sharply, trying to push back the sudden burn behind your eyes.
Charles doesn’t say anything at first. Just watches you for a breath, then sips his drink.
“I mean,” he starts, voice casual but not careless, “I didn’t want to assume... but it kind of seems like whatever this is”, he gestures loosely back toward the crowded booth, where laughter rises again, louder now, “has been going on for a while.”
You look at him. Don’t answer. Just meet his gaze, even though it feels like something in your chest is pulling tight.
Charles leans back slightly, resting his elbow on the bar. “And I haven’t seen you at races,” he adds, quieter now. “Not really. Not the way you used to be there.”
Still, you don’t say anything. But you don’t look away either.
He watches you a moment longer, then shrugs lightly and takes another sip. And then, because he’s Charles, he smirks even more, a different kind this time, nudging your shoulder with his.
“I kinda missed your moans from his driver room,” he says, tone full of teasing, mouth curving around it like he knows exactly how to pull you back from the edge of whatever you were about to feel.
It works.
You huff out a laugh. “You’re such an ass.”
He shrugs, still grinning. “Maybe. But I’m right.”
It shouldn’t be comforting. But somehow, it is. That someone knows. That someone sees you, what you were, what you are now, and doesn’t make it more dramatic than it already feels in your chest. He just lets it sit there, in the space between drinks and half-smiles.
You exhale, leaning a little heavier against the bar.
“Can we not talk about him right now?”
Charles tilts his head. “Sure. No Lando talk.”
There’s a pause. The good kind. The easy kind.
Then, like a peace offering, he flags the bartender with two fingers. “Let me get you something better than that sugar-water,” he says, nodding at your half-drunk cranberry vodka. “You always drink that when you’re pretending you’re fine.”
You glance at him, surprised. “God, do I have any secrets left?”
He gives you a look, amused and soft all at once. “Not from me.”
And when the new drink arrives, you take it in your hands and let the sharpness of citrus chase away the ache. Even if just for a moment.
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For the first time in what feels like weeks, it’s real. Loose and stupid and full of that fizzy kind of joy that only hits after too many drinks and just enough distraction. The music’s thumping, spilling out over the crowd, all bass and beat and sweat-slicked bodies. And you—pressed up against Charles on the dancefloor—are floating somewhere between tipsy and gone, but it feels good. Easy.
His hands rest light on your hips. You’re not even sure who started the dancing. One second you were at the bar still trading lazy banter, the next—this. Heat. Movement. His smile low and crooked as he leaned in to say something you didn’t quite hear but smiled at anyway.
And that’s when you see him.
Lando. Back at the booth. Standing slightly apart now, Charlotte beside him. His hand wrapped loosely in hers. His eyes, though, locked on you.
You freeze for half a second. Just enough to feel the pulse of something cold run beneath your skin.
He’s staring. Face unreadable, but his jaw tight. Eyebrows drawn the way they get when he’s confused. Or pissed. Or both.
Charles just leans in again, mouth near your ear, breath warm as he says, “Keep dancing.”
And you do.
You move again, slower now, but still with that reckless, weightless ease. You let yourself laugh again. Let Charles spin you slightly, his fingers brushing yours. Lando’s still there. Still watching. But he doesn’t say a word. Doesn’t move. Doesn’t stop you.
So you dance.
And when the music gets too loud, and your head starts to spin in that pleasant, end-of-the-night kind of way, the crowd starts to thin.
The booth, you’re no longer part of it, starts breaking apart. Hugs, handshakes, half-shouted goodbyes.
Charlotte finds you just as you’re tipping your head back to finish what’s left in your glass.
“Hey,” she says, her voice warm. “We’re heading out. You coming?”
Her smile is kind. Sincere. Damn her. She’s funny and beautiful and smart and never once made you feel small. And that’s the worst part. Because you want to blame her. You want it to be her fault. But it’s not. It never was.
You open your mouth. Pause.
You are tired. Your feet ache. The room’s spinning just a little.
But you also know exactly what it would feel like to follow them out of this bar. To walk three steps behind as they hold hands to the car. To sit silently beside them on the ride home, pretending not to notice Lando’s arm thrown across the back of her seat, pretending not to feel like a third wheel in your own friendship.
You hesitate.
And then, like he heard the entire conversation in your head, Charles appears beside you.
“Oh, actually—I think we’re fine,” he says casually, slipping an arm lightly around your waist. Not possessive. Just sure.
You glance up at him.
Then, instinctively, you look at Lando.
He’s right there. Just a few feet away. Still holding Charlotte’s hand, but his brow furrowed, like he hasn’t quite figured out what this feeling in his chest is supposed to be called. Like maybe he doesn’t like it.
Your eyes meet. You wait for him to say something.
He doesn’t.
He just stands there.
Charles turns his head slightly toward you, voice quieter now. “You’re coming home with me, right?”
His eyes are steady. No pressure. Just an offer. A way out.
You glance once more between them—Charled, Charlotte, then Lando the night closing in like a held breath.
Then you nod still looking into his eyes.
“Uhm, yeah. I’m actually good,” you say lightly, tugging your phone out of your pocket, pretending to check something. “Don’t wait for me.”
Charlotte smiles, maybe a little surprised, but not unkind. “Okay. Get home safe, yeah?”
And Lando? He doesn’t say anything at all.
He just watches as you turn away.
As Charles takes your hand.
As the music swells and the night swallows you whole.
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Undeserved
~6k words, Dating Seraphs Part 11
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“How much longer do you plan on waiting?”
“What was I supposed to do?”
“How about, I don’t know, talk to her?” Sakura snaps back sarcastically, mouth agape and eyes wide, feigning shock with that tiny head shake she does. “Crazy idea, I know.”
You let a heavy breath escape your lips – you know she’s right. It still leaves you feeling dejected, but it’s hard to complain when you’re the one who asked her to join you for dinner.
“It’s not that simple,” you mutter, squishing a fry between your fingers, squeezing it until the potato mush spills out. “Thanks for coming by the way, I know you’re busy this week.”
“I’m just here for the free meal,” Sakura replies with her cheeks full. “We had most of the day off anyway.”
“You know, I never really understood that,” you lean back and drop the fry. “Even back in the day, buying you food was always the answer to everything. Angry? Food. Happy? Food. Tired? Food.”
Sakura brings a hand up to cover her mouth before she speaks. “What? A girl can’t like food? Is that really such a foreign concept to you?”
“I’m just saying, I don’t get why an idol would go crazy over food as if they can’t afford any meal they want.”
“It’s more about the concept of free food,” Sakura pauses to take a sip. “Like, a free sandwich beats one I buy for myself. See this?” she holds it up. “This is amazing.”
“How? If it’s the same sandwich–”
“You just won’t get it,” Sakura shakes her head with a sigh, already fed up with you. “There’s also the freedom to get whatever we want when someone is treating us. Although, now that I think about it, the company doesn’t really track me anymore. I guess I’ve been around long enough for them to stop worrying so much.”
“Ah right, strict diets,” you sit back up. “Well, you make sure to take care of your body, that’s probably why they don’t press you as much anymore.”
“Implying they had to before? I guess I didn’t take care of my body,” Sakura casually picks up her sandwich and admires it, calculating her next bite. “That’s sweet of you.”
“That’s not what I meant.”
“Right,” Sakura replies curtly. “I eat too much and don’t take care of my body, I hear you.”
“I meant they trust you now,” you roll your eyes. “And for good reason, you look great lately.”
“Lately?”
“Sakura…”
She chuckles quietly. “I’m just giving you shit, I know what you're trying to say. I appreciate it.”
“You really haven’t changed at all.”
“Is that a good thing or a bad thing?” she smirks before taking the last bite of her sandwich.
“Bit of both, I guess,” you answer quietly, pushing your tray forward.
Sakura frowns and her eyes soften with empathy. “You barely touched your food,” she notes gently after swallowing her bite.
“I didn’t have much of an appetite to begin with honestly.”
“The fuck?”
“What?”
“Why didn’t you tell me?” Sakura demands. “We didn’t have to go out, we could have just chilled somewhere quiet. Why would you offer to take me out to dinner if you weren’t hungry? You know how much I hate when you do this.”
“Didn’t you just say your sandwich is amazing?” you laugh.
“Well, yeah–”
“And that’s why I didn’t say anything,” you flash her a small smile. “Like I said, you really haven’t changed at all.”
Sakura’s shoulders slump and she gives you that ‘really?’ look. “That’s not fair,” she whines.
“It’s not like I’m throwing it out,” you chuckle. “I’ll pack it to go. Maybe I’ll leave it in your fridge for you to have tomorrow.”
“You’re annoying,” Sakura pouts as you flag down your waitress. “I never would have agreed to this if I knew you weren’t eating.”
“I know,” you respond, barely paying attention to her as the waitress walks over. “Kinda reinforcing my point Kkura.”
There’s a bit of a pause while you start packing your leftovers into the box. Sakura’s glaring at you, and you’re waiting for her to say what you know she wants to say.
“You can keep pouting or you can spit it out.”
“At least let me pay,” she pleads.
“We both know I don’t need that,” you chuckle. “I invited you for your company, the food was secondary.”
She frowns, but this time it’s not with anger, it’s more supportive and empathetic.
“Look, it’s just like we talked about this morning in the car,” she starts. “Just go, be honest with everything, and then whatever happens next isn’t in your control.”
You look up to face her again. “I get that, but that’s also exactly what’s making it so tough,” you reply. “Maybe I moved too fast, maybe I fucked up.”
“Oh my God, shut up with that,” Sakura rolls her eyes. “Maybe you did fuck up, maybe you’ll regret it one day, but I saw that glow you had this morning when you walked out of our room. That smile? I didn’t need details, I could see it, your dumbass was not regretting the decision this morning.”
“W-We just talked–”
“I said I don’t need details,” Sakura repeats firmly while crossing her arms.
“Sorry,” you notice the subtle blush of her cheeks – Kazuha probably told her anyway. You hesitate for a moment.
“I’m not judging you for it,” Sakura reads your mind. “Especially not after seeing Kazuha also with that same glow. She really likes you, don’t fuck this up.”
“Thanks,” you mumble quietly, a bit embarrassed.
“But promise me one thing,” Sakura uncrosses her arms and leans forward. “Please talk to Chaewon before you and Kazuha…” her voice trails off. “She doesn’t need to know about this morning, but please do right by Chaewon and talk to her soon, she deserves at least that much.”
“I know,” you sigh, standing up in your chair. “I’ll talk to her tonight. I promise.”
“Do you think I could talk to Zuha, for just a minute?”
Sakura makes a face, eyes squinted and full of judgement. “You get a minute before I’m walking in, and I better not see something that I don’t want to see,” she crosses her arms and steps aside.
“Thanks,” you give her a quick side-hug before entering their room.
Inside, Kazuha is sitting on the floor stretching with her phone propped up in front of her. Once she notices you, she immediately takes out her earbuds and hops to her feet.
“Hey,” she smiles warmly.
“Hey,” you walk up to her and place your hands on her hips. “I’m sorry for ignoring your message, I was caught up with dinner and then driving.”
“It’s fine, I wasn’t worried,” she places her arms around your shoulders.
“Zuha,” you move a little bit closer. “Be honest with me. Do you think we’re moving a bit too fast?”
“Yeah,” she answers without missing a beat, catching you a bit off guard. “This might be my first attempt at some sort of relationship, but even I know how much of a risk we’re taking.”
“A risk…” you whisper under your breath. You’re not entirely sure what you were expecting her to say, but it wasn’t that. “And you’re okay with that?”
“Are you?” she asks quietly.
You hesitate for a moment to think before answering.
“Well…”
“It’s Chaewon,” Kazuha interrupts. “Isn’t it?”
“I guess that wasn’t very hard to deduce,” you sigh. “Yeah, I have no idea how she’s going to react.”
Kazuha drops her hands off your shoulders and flashes you a pursed-lip smile while taking a step back.
“It’s not too late to just forget about this,” Kazuha says softly.
“No,” you squeeze your hold on her hips and pull her back.
“I’m not changing my mind or anything,” Kazuha clarifies quickly. “I’m just being realistic.”
“Realistic?”
“This morning, you came to me and asked me to be your girlfriend,” Kazuha explains slowly. “I guess, in the moment, I answered with my feelings before really thinking about how this would even work.”
“I probably jumped the gun,” you admit softly. “I was also acting on feelings, without really thinking.”
“Right, and that’s not something I’m blaming you for,” Kazuha continues. “But are you… are you going to break up with Chaewon? How does this even work?”
“If we’re going to be together, properly,” you start slowly. “I think I’ll have to, yeah.”
“What if I said you don’t?” Kazuha whispers, avoiding your gaze.
A rush of warmth quickly shoots through your body. “What?” you stammer.
“I just mean, you should talk to her about it first before we decide anything,” Kazuha explains with a meek smile. “She’s one of my best friends, and I know you still love her, so I don’t want you to break up with her for nothing. This won’t work without her… permission? I don’t know if that’s the right word.”
“But Zuha…”
“There’s really nothing you can say to convince me,” Kazuha interrupts. “I really like you, and I want this. Really want this. But it all depends on what Chaewon says, if she’s… I’m sorry but… I won’t be able to…”
“Alright,” you agree, but deep down you know there’s no chance Chaewon doesn’t get hurt by all of this. You don’t know what to do anymore, and the feelings of losing both of them start to settle in. How can you even consider what Kazuha is suggesting? It doesn’t feel fair to either girl.
“If it’s any consolation,” Kazuha says softly. “Reality is, we can’t undo what we did.”
“And I wouldn’t even if we could.”
“Me neither,” she smiles and steps a little bit closer and stares right into your eyes. “I meant what I said about you, and if you meant what you said about me…”
You lean in and close your eyes, moving forward slowly until you feel the softness of Kazuha’s lips against yours. That sweet, delicate emotion that you yearned for, it simply washed away your worries in the most cliché way possible. As your tongue slowly eases into Kazuha’s mouth, you forget about the messiness, you forget about any conflictions.
At some point without realizing it, you’ve started moving forward, slowly edging Kazuha backwards until her body presses against the wall. You let go of her hips and caress her face with your palms as your lips part just slightly, only to immediately press back together. Her hands end up on your back.
She’s more comforting than you could have imagined, and you can almost feel literal heat emanating from her body right into yours. The kiss burns with this intense passion, intoxicating and obsessive, you feel Kazuha’s nails clawing at your skin, digging absentmindedly into your body. You hardly remember to breathe.
Then, as you’re leaning into the kiss, you feel her entire body jolt.
“Ah!” she lets out a small squeal.
“What happened?” you quickly pull back.
She scrunches up her face in frustration – it’s beyond adorable – as she reaches up behind her and takes a clip out of her hair. “It got caught,” she giggles, holding the clip up in front of you.
“Stupid clip,” you take it from her hands and toss it out the open window before leaning in for another kiss.
Kazuha lets out another quick giggle before she returns the kiss. She pushes her tongue against yours, intertwining and twisting playfully. She even eases a hand up the back of your shirt, sliding her fingers against your skin.
She gives you the courage to slide your hands down her body. You get to appreciate the curves, that impossibly toned core of hers, each muscular little ridge of her skin against your fingers. You squeeze your hands around her hips until they’re planted against her lower back.
Carefully, you move a tiny bit lower. You’re hesitant, but that doesn’t last long as Kazuha starts leaning deeper into the kiss. You start sliding your hands lower until they’re resting against her ass, and she doesn’t hesitate for even a moment. Not when you give her a little pat, and not when you grab her ass hard with your entire palm.
Her body is unreal, you can’t even believe how good she feels – so soft, yet toned. You give her ass another slap and her body jerks before she pulls you closer and pushes her tongue deeper into your mouth. She gives you a light, playful bite on the lips before finally moving back.
Your lips slowly part and you’re left smiling at each other for a moment, just taking it all in. You can’t believe how beautiful she looks right now, so soft and delicate, so pure.
“I’m gonna need that clip back at some point,” she giggles in a hushed tone.
“Spur of the moment,” you laugh softly. “I’ll go find it later.”
She giggles one last time before pushing you away. As she walks past you, the door clicks and Sakura enters the room, glaring at you.
“One minute?”
Chaewon’s door is staring you in the face. She’s inside. Waiting. Still, you’re standing in front of it, trying to think of any excuse – but there is none. You have to get this over with, whatever happens, you need to tell Chaewon. It was time.
“Are you lost?”
“Hmm?” you look back over your shoulder to see Yunjin staring at you, confused.
“I’ve been watching you for like three minutes now,” Yunjin chuckles. “You didn’t even hear me come up the stairs.”
“Sorry, I’ve just been… I don’t actually know what I’m doing…”
“It’s a funny coincidence,” Yunjin walks up next to you. “But I ran into Sakura doing the same thing this morning outside of her room.”
“Oh?”
Yunjin leans a bit closer and speaks quietly. “She gave me a bit of a rundown of the situation.”
“So you know why I’m standing here?” you let out a feeble chuckle. “And you probably hate me now.”
“I don’t hate you, don’t be an idiot,” Yunjin hits your arm. “I understand what you’re going through, and I also understand it’s not easy, even if I don’t know all the details.”
You sigh deeply. “Well, Yunjin, my advice to you, one girl at a time.”
“Don’t tell me how to live my life,” Yunjin chuckles as she walks over to her room. “Good luck with everything, rooting for you!”
The sound of Yunjin’s door closing echoes through your ears as you muster up the courage to rap your knuckles against the wooden door twice before turning the handle.
“Chae?” you announce through the crack. “You there?”
“Yeah, come in,” she calls back.
You open the door wider and enter, taking a moment to close it behind you before walking over to Chaewon’s bed. She’s sitting with her knees up and her phone in hand, watching you with a tiny smile on her face, one that screams ‘happy to see you, but exhausted’.
“Hey,” she sighs softly.
“Long day?” you take a seat on the bed next to her legs. She straightens them out and you open your body up to her while placing a hand on her thigh, massaging it delicately.
“Long week,” she smiles meekly, tossing her phone to the side. “I basically slept all day, my body just wasn’t having it.”
“I’m glad you finally got some rest,” you reply softly as your gaze fixes itself onto the hand you were lightly pressing into her thigh.
Chaewon reaches forward and lays her hand on top of yours. “What’d you get up to all day? You eat dinner yet?”
“Yeah, right before coming here,” you answer quietly.
“Good, good,” Chaewon continues gently. “So,” she draws out the word extra long. “Your text said you needed to talk about something?”
“Right,” you stare down at your lap for a moment before taking in a deep breath and looking up at her. “I’m just going to get straight to the point. Do you remember when you told me that if I ever was to develop some sort of feelings for Zuha, that I needed to tell you?”
“Ah…” Chaewon pulls her hand back. “That’s right, I did say that.”
“Well, I spent some time with her this morning…” you pause and watch as Chaewon leans over to grab a couple of tissues.
She places them on her lap and looks up at you again. “What? Keep going, these are just in case I need them after what you’re about to tell me.”
“Chae,” you whisper as you scoot closer to her. “I need to tell you the truth.”
She tries to smile through it, clearly incapable of forming words, settling for a small nod as her eyes already start to shine.
“I’ve been think–”
“Did you have sex again?” Chaewon blurts out.
It catches you off guard and you freeze.
“This morning,” Chaewon continues as her cheeks burn red and her eyes glow. “You said you spent some time with her this morning… I was just curious.”
“We–”
“It’s fine if you did. I told you it’s okay,” she adds. “I’m not upset.”
“Chae…” the word hardly has time to escape your lips before tears begin streaming down Chaewon’s face. You lean forward and wrap your arms around her.
She squeezes back and you tighten your grip, holding her body against yours. You rub her back gently with one hand while the other caresses the back of her head.
“So it is true,” Chaewon sniffles into your shoulder. “I’m not enough.”
“Don’t–,” you choke up, voice cracking. “It’s not like that.”
The two of you hold each other in silence for a moment, steadying the other, trying to stop the other from trembling. She takes in a deep breath and leans away from you, eyes bloodshot.
“Knew I’d need these,” she lets out a small, pained laugh as she takes a tissue and dabs at her eye before holding one up for you to take.
“I wish it wasn’t like this, but it’s not about you being enough or not,” you say, rejecting the tissue and letting your tears flow freely down your face. “I just think I might have feelings for her, and that has nothing to do with you not being good enough.”
Chaewon lets her hands drop into her lap. “If I was a better girlfriend–”
“Don’t,” you intervene firmly. “You’ve been nothing short of perfect.”
“But–”
“That’s the only reason I’m even coming to you and being honest about everything,” you continue. “Because I trust you. And love you.”
Chaewon’s lower lip trembles as she fights back a fresh wave of tears. “I love you too.”
You give her a moment to compose herself before you continue.
“But I need to know what we’re going to do about this,” you add softly. “I… I do want to see things out with her.”
A single tear slides down her face, unwiped.
“I am so sorry,” you rub your eyes with the back of your hand as the sight of her launches you over an emotional cliff. “So, so, so fucking sorry for being an asshole. You deserve so much better.”
“You’re not an asshole,” Chaewon mutters, her voice cracking under her feelings. She stares at you with dewy eyes, beautiful as ever, and then she hesitates for a moment before sniffling and speaking up again. “Do… are you… what do you want to do exactly?”
“I… I don’t know.”
Chaewon chuckles as she wipes her eyes again. “I think you should see it through with Zuha.”
It feels as if the world around you stops. A wave of heat courses through your body as you question whether or not you heard her correctly. It almost hurts, even though this is your decision, it almost feels like Chaewon is breaking up with you.
“I think that’s the most fair, for everyone,” Chaewon continues softly. “You see it through with Zuha. Properly. And then we have this talk after.”
“But what about you? How is that at all fair to you?”
“I also played a role in this whole situation, it’s messy I know,” she replies. “You’re not allowed to blame yourself for anything, it was my idea, you were against it from the start. And if you have feelings for Zuha, it’s not fair for me to take that away from you.”
“So are we–”
“No,” she cuts you off with fresh tears suddenly streaming down her face. “Please don’t say what you’re about to say. Not yet.”
“Then what exactly–”
“I don’t know,” her words quiver. “Wherever we end up, we figure it out together, eventually. Just not now.”
“But… Chae–”
“No matter what happens,” she continues firmly. “We stay on good terms. No matter what.”
“I…”
“Promise me,” her lip quivers again. “I love you, and I love Zuha, that will never change.”
You hesitate again. You want to believe her, you really do, but you’re scared.
“Promise me,” she repeats, with less conviction than before, the syllables faltering.
Each second feels like a lifetime. Her words weigh heavy, and you want to reassure her, you want to tell those beautiful, vulnerable eyes that everything will work out – but you don’t know. You’re just as scared as she is, looking through the wall of emotions built by all the memories you two share. Your head is spinning, and every moment that passes instills more doubt into Chaewon. You hate yourself for it; You feel stuck. The worst of it all is how undeserved it feels.
Kazuha flashes into your mind. This feels wrong, for her sake too. The feeling is suddenly replaced by Chaewon. The girl sitting right in front of you, your girlfriend, refusing to let things end while still reassuring you that it’ll work out. Nothing makes sense. You’re bouncing between the girls, trying to figure out what the fuck you are supposed to do.
It’s impossible to believe her, despite how hard you try. You’re not convinced, but there’s no other option. You don’t know how to stop yourself from doubting your choice, and seeing Chaewon like this reminds you, clear as day – you’re definitely still in love with her.
“I promise,” you reassure her against your better judgement.
“Good,” she whispers before leaning closer to you.
“Babe…” your heart starts pumping as Chaewon moves closer.
“I love you,” she whispers right in front of your face before she leans in and kisses you.
It’s so sudden, you don’t even have a chance to think. A rush of emotion shoots up your spine. You shut your eyes against a wave of sudden tears and you wrap your arms around her. Your hands pull her close, pressing into her body as you kiss her, tenderly and slowly.
With mouths still glued together gently, you end up on top of her. She’s on her back, taking short breaths whenever your lips part, just for you to press your mouth forward again and again. You can feel her hands, one on your back and the other on your nape. Your hands slide down to her hips before easing around her body, resting against her lower back.
Her warmth is like a blanket, engulfing you, filling you with feelings that you didn’t know could exist. Your love for this girl comes flooding back in, overwhelming you. It makes your body scream. You’re pressing into her, and her legs wrap around your hips, locking you in place.
She wants you just as much as you want her, mutual addiction, and it’s making your heart ache. All the tears and choked-up words suddenly didn’t matter as you’re both fumbling with each other’s clothes. It takes forever, and a lot of effort – mostly because neither of you would let the kiss stop – but eventually you find yourself lined up between Chaewon’s legs.
Finally, the kiss ends, and you’re staring down at Chaewon. She’s there beneath you, flat on her back, eyes more tender than ever, face still stained with tears. Time freezes. Not for a second or a minute, but for what seems like hours or days. You stare into each other’s eyes, reliving all the memories you share.
And then you ease into her.
A sharp gasp escapes her lips and she tilts her head back, shutting her eyes tight as you push yourself all the way into her before opening them back up slowly.
This time feels different. Not a good nor a bad different. Just, different. You can’t really make sense of it as you hold steady inside her tight warmth for a moment before falling forward and pressing your lips to hers. You start moving your hips slowly, inundated by her love, fumbling around the bed with your hands until you find hers.
She interlocks her fingers with yours and squeezes hard, and at the same time Chaewon wraps her legs around you once more. She won’t let go of you, not with any part of her, it’s not an option.
And you won’t let go of her.
You start pumping your hips faster, the intensity building between your legs. Your mouth slips off hers and starts digging into the crevice of her neck. You’re kissing and sucking on her skin, desperate. Consumed. The more you get, the more you want. You’re greedy for Chaewon.
It feels better than a dream, a lucid trip, and Chaewon’s the drug. Your body enters a state of higher existence and you start to lose track of yourself. It feels divine, like if ecstasy was being pumped straight into your brain – but there’s no drug – only Chaewon.
Suddenly, she’s on top. You have your back against the headrest, and Chaewon’s straddling your lap. She lowers her body onto you while you wrap your arms around her tiny frame and pull her close. You kiss her clavicle as she tightens around your body.
“I love you,” she whispers into your ear.
Her arms are wrapped around your head, and she’s holding onto you for dear life. Her body moves with yours – flowing gently like a river. She falls forward a touch as you bring your knees up and ends up kissing you on the mouth.
You’re kissing her too, no hesitation, no second thoughts, and your hips are jamming up into her body with an intensity that matches hers, while still maintaining a degree of affection that you don’t think anyone in this world deserves more than the girl sitting on your lap.
Your hands slide down her body and dig into her soft bottom, opening her wider, getting you deeper. There’s this connection, one that words cannot explain. For a moment, you forget the world, and you let yourself drown in Chaewon’s passion.
She feels perfect. You want nothing more than to live in this moment forever – as if that was an option. She’s breathing softly, each bounce and each thrust sending her to another universe. She’s just as obsessed as you, she wants this and her body is screaming to you in ways that don’t need words.
Right when you think you’re starting to understand reality, the sound of Chaewon’s moans hit you like a truck. Right up against your ear, not loud, not fabricated, just pure intimacy. They’re so soft and elegant, accompanied by her body flexing against you. Each and every fibre inside her starts to squeeze, and with one last moan, it all becomes too much for you.
Your warmth shoots out of you while Chaewon’s still shaking. A beautiful tandem of emotion and intensity connects you together as you squeeze each other’s bodies as hard as your physical limitations allow. While it feels like an eternity to you, it ends just as quickly as it comes, and you feel all the strength dissipate from your body.
The grip you have on her falters, and her body collapses against yours. You’re breathing heavily, and so is Chaewon, while she strokes your chest softly. You place her on the bed and ease out of her, warmth still connecting your bodies in the most intimate of ways.
Then, suddenly, reality rushes back in and kicks you right in the gut. Your bodies separate as the realization of what you just did sets in. As if anything made sense in the first place, it definitely made less now. You get up to leave, incapable of formulating a coherent thought.
From Chaewon’s room to the front door, everything is a blur. You don’t remember anything, but you have a pain in your chest that refuses to leave. It’s as if you were stabbed, and all you can hear is Chaewon’s parting ‘I love you’ echoing through your ears – you can’t even remember if you said it back.
You’re walking around the outside of their house, using your phone’s flashlight to help you search until you see the little sparkle from Kazuha’s hair clip. You walk over to pick it up, and right when you place it into your pocket, you hear voices coming through Kazuha’s window.
“...there’s one thing,” Kazuha’s voice pierces the night with a little laugh.
“Oh?” you can almost hear Sakura sit up by the inflection of her voice.
There’s more shuffling inside the room before you hear Sakura’s voice again.
“Zuha!” Sakura squeals with excitement. “Oh my God!”
Kazuha’s laugh rings through the air. “I’ve never felt anything like it before.”
“I remember on our first anniversary,” Sakura begins with a giggle. “He…”
Her voice softens to the point where you can’t hear the conversation anymore. You take a couple of steps closer, trying to listen in. Then, as you take one last step, you hear the two of them start laughing.
“Kkura!” Kazuha shrieks with a laugh. “I can’t believe you just said that.”
“Did you not hear yourself literally five seconds ago?!”
“I know! But… wow…” Kazuha chuckles.
The two of them laugh some more before calming down and letting silence fill the air again. Someone, you think it’s Kazuha, says something inside, but it’s too quiet for you to hear.
“...why do you say that?” Sakura’s voice flows through the window, gentle and empathetic.
Zuha exhales deeply. “It was so much easier to tease him before,” she answers, her tone far more serious than before, “now I just feel… something… every time I even think about him.”
“That something is called feelings,” Sakura chuckles softly. “Don’t overthink it, just do what feels right. He’ll know if you’re trying to force anything, and I promise you he likes the real you more than a persona.”
“That’s the thing, I’m like, too nervous to be natural around him anymore,” Kazuha laughs, the discomfort evident in the tone. “I used to tease him all the time, I loved the way he would squirm, it brought me so much joy. I’ve never felt this way around him before.”
Sakura ponders for a moment before speaking up. “I think that’s natural. For context, during our first date, I probably said a total of five words the entire time, and this was after spending a week texting him every day.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, even if you know someone already, this can be a pretty big change in the dynamic,” Sakura explains gently. “Especially given the circumstances, it’s totally reasonable to feel a bit awkward. I’d even go as far as saying I’d be surprised if it wasn’t a bit awkward at first.”
“Oh well, it probably won’t even matter.”
“What? Why? What happened?” Sakura asks. “You two were obviously doing more than admire the view when I walked in earlier.”
“I can tell the Chaewon thing is bothering him,” Kazuha admits quietly, “even though I know he’s trying to hide it from me. I saw it in his eyes earlier, he was hurt, and I don’t know if he’s ready to move on from her yet.”
There’s a long pause in the conversation. You freeze in place, scared to make noise, holding your breath until Kazuha’s voice comes through the window again.
“Sorry–”
“Don’t be stupid,” Sakura interjects softly. “I get it.”
Kazuha sniffles just loud enough for you to hear over your thumping heart. Her next words are so quiet that you question whether you even hear them.
“Am I a bad person?”
“Of course not, Zuha,” Sakura snaps, and there’s a degree of anger behind it. Her next words are muffled as if she’s speaking through Kazuha’s body. “No one will ever blame you for your feelings.”
There’s another break in the conversation. This one is significantly longer than the last. Just as you begin leaning in toward the window again, you feel a tap on your shoulder.
“Holy sh–” you gasp before a hand quickly covers your mouth.
The voices inside disappear for a moment, but all you can think about is how your heart feels like it’s about to explode through your chest as you turn to see Yunjin standing right next to you. She drags you away from the window until you’re both out of earshot before letting go of your mouth. “What are you doing?” she whispers as she pulls her hand away and laughs quietly.
“I d-dropped something…” you stammer, as the blood rushes to your face.
“Right,” Yunjin giggles. “I guess you were struggling to find it, whatever it was.”
“Fuckin’ hell,” you mumble as you crouch down and take a few deep breaths, relaxing your body.
“Get up,” Yunjin reaches down for your hand and pulls. “I’m not trying to explain this to anyone who might peek through the front door.”
“Where are we going?” you take her lead down the path.
“For a walk.”
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A/N:
This chapter was tough. I lost count of how many different drafts I ended up writing, but ultimately this is the one I chose. Some were a LOT sadder. It honestly got a bit frustrating at times, I could have easily spent another few weeks dissecting some of these scenes.
Anyway, I gotta know what you guys think about the ~6k word length for updates to the story. I already wrote the next scene which is the talk with Yunjin but decided to cut the chapter here for ease of reading. You guys prefer that or would you rather have chapters be a bit longer? It would have been close to ~9k words had I kept the next scene in, but that feels a touch too long?
Speaking of Yunjin, she's getting some more scenes coming up. God damn she is stunning lately. I know I had someone ask if she was getting any smutty scenes and I said pretty firmly that she wasn't, but now I don't know... (potential spoiler I guess, also still no plans for Eunchae, sorry!). For now though, Kazuha fans rejoice maybe? Sakura fans stay patient, she's not out of the picture just yet. I'm gonna stop typing now before I accidentally spoil too much.
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buckysleftbicep · 1 day ago
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Ahhhh omg I love gentleman Bucky. Like so chivalrous and respectful. But with him being feral and obsessed with you at the same time. Being obsessed with pleasuring you and treating pleasuring you like his life’s honour. NEED HIM
oh god, i do too. i wrote this in my hotel room and i'm thinking about how much i want bucky 😭.
here's a little something before i crash for the night ❤️
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warnings: nsfw, 18+, minors dni
Bucky's the kind of man who would open doors, carry your bags and kisses the back of your hand like it's the most natural thing in the world.
He is polite to a fault—chivalrous, old-school, the kind of gentleman who calls you baby, sweetheart, darling with a softness that could melt steel.
But underneath all that clean-shaven charm and quiet smiles is something much darker. A need that simmers just beneath the surface, sharp and hungry, and so intense it borders on obsession.
Because you know what they say—gentleman in the streets, freak in the sheets—and Bucky god damn lives it.
In public, he’s all warmth and patience, touching the small of your back, pulling out your chair, kissing your hand like you’re something fragile.
But behind closed doors? He’s anything but gentle.
Because when he has you alone, the gloves come off—figuratively and literally.
That pretty mouth, the one that whispered yes, sweetheart at dinner? It’s filthy now—groaning against your inner thigh, spitting on your pussy just to watch it drip down before he licks it clean.
He doesn’t just want to make you cum. He wants to break you with it. Wants to feel you scream his name, claw at his back, sob through your orgasms until your voice gives out.
He’ll have you shaking, begging, soaking the sheets—and he’ll still ask for more.
He eats you like he’s starving, like it’s the only thing that’s ever tasted good to him. Tongue buried deep, moaning into your cunt like your pleasure is air in his fucking lungs.
He keeps you spread for him, held down and worshipped, hands gripping your thighs like he owns them.
Like he owns you.
And maybe he does—at least in that moment, when you’re crying out his name and he’s murmuring, “That’s it, princess, just like that. Gimme another. I need it.”
He doesn't just want you to cum—he needs it. Treats your orgasms like they're sacred, like his purpose is to bring you to your edge, over and over, until you're trembling and slick and gasping into his shoulder, and even then, he doesn’t stop.
God, he can’t stop. Not until you’re spent and messy and ruined, soaked thighs draped over his shoulders and voice hoarse from your pretty cries.
Don't even get me started on the way he fucks you.
It’s brutal. Raw. Like he’s been starved of you for too damn long and now that he’s got you under him, he’s going to devour you from the inside out.
He slams into you, thick cock stretching you wide, splitting you open with every desperate, punishing stroke. He keeps one hand wrapped around your throat, anchoring you, to remind you exactly who you belong to.
His other hand is everywhere—gripping your ass, spreading your legs wider, shoving them up until your knees are almost hitting your chest so he can get deeper. Just so he can hit that spot that makes your vision blur.
“Listen to you,” he grits out, lips brushing your ear as your soaked cunt sucks him in again and again. “Dripping all over my cock. Fuckin’ obsessed with it, aren’t you?”
And you are. You can’t even deny it—not with the way you’re clenching around him, begging without words, just breathy little whimpers and moans that only make him fuck you harder.
His hips are relentless, slapping into you with wet, obscene sounds, his balls tight and heavy against your ass as he drives in so deep it feels like he’s fucking you right into the mattress.
He doesn’t stop when you cum.
Fuck, he barely slows down—just grins, wicked and dark, as you tremble beneath him, whining from the overstimulation.
“That’s one sweetheart,” he mutters, dragging his cock out just enough to watch your slick coat him before slamming back in. “You’ve got more in you. Gonna fuck you until you forget how to fucking breathe.”
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a/n: okay now i am horny
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heartyluv · 3 days ago
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Note: You can —Click Here— if you’d like to see the request sent by anon! I remember when I first saw it, and how so many ideas ran through my mind despite how simple it was. Even though it’s taken me some time to get to, I hope you like how I went about this! Love you, bae!
Warning: Smut, you’re cheating WITH Caleb, he’s your ex 👀, i’m using pips/pipsqueak bc why not (i secretly love it)
Word Count: 1.9K
Summary: You broke up with Caleb months ago and swore he would never get another chance, no matter how many times you’ve warmed his bed after the fact. Good luck with that.
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PossessiveFratBoy!Caleb/Reader
You were cheating on your boyfriend.
Again.
It was never intentional and you knew how horrible of a person you were for doing it, but you couldn’t find it in yourself to tell Caleb to stop when he would kiss on your neck and lips how you like it.
The first time it happened, you had only been on a few dates with this guy Sammy you were seeing before Caleb—somehow— found out. Naturally, he wasn’t feeling his ex moving on. Not one fucking bit.
So when you got back after poor ole Sammy took you to see a movie and out to what Caleb deemed a mediocre dinner, he fucked you stupid in your dorm room while you begged him to go harder—deeper. He was balls deep when he basically barked at your roommate to get out after she got back from being with her friends.
You were so mortified that you had Caleb use his connections and charisma to get you a new room on short notice and without penalty or cost. He’s the football playing, pretty-face, funny man everyone loves—you knew he could do it.
Certainly, you couldn’t face her again, not after that. Never did you know exactly how he did it, but it was hard to be grateful when he was the reason you went that route in the first place.
But for Caleb, he liked when you came to him—loved when you needed him.
The second time, a few of his frat friends told him how they saw you and Sammy kissing in his car in the parking lot. Later that day, you were bent over his dresser before you could even try and tell him that it was none of his business.
And now, you were sitting on top of a washing machine with Caleb sucking and biting on your skin while a raving party was taking place just on the opposite side of the door.
Livid didn’t seem like enough of a word to describe him when you walked in here with Sammy, your arm hooked in his like you belonged to that son of a bitch. He hated that you broke up with him because you claimed to be sick of how he lived the frat life, yet you waltzed in here with a meek smile as the guys greeted your poor excuse of a boyfriend with a new letterman jacket and cheers.
It was okay for Sammy to do, but not for him?
Caleb never forgot the night you lashed out on him for coming to see you at nearly three in the morning after missing all your calls and texts because he was “busy and having some fun”.
When he did that, it pissed you off and worried you to no end. Wondering if he was safe, if he was cheating on you, if he was alive—it was consuming you in a way that wasn’t healthy.
The partying bored you and the excuses became too stupid to ignore. It’s why you dumped him, but that never meant he had to like it.
Sammy being a part of his fraternity wasn’t a decision Caleb would’ve agreed to had he been the person solely responsible for making it. But that was the thing about something like this. There was no such thing as a lone wolf. Even though he hated Sammy’s guts for getting close to his girl in a way he wasn’t allowed, he sucked it up for the rest of his crew who liked him and wanted him to join.
If Caleb would take his head out his ass, he’d realize that Sammy was a decent guy. But the fact that he thought you were his, made your ex see him as a threat and a problem—a nuisance.
While Sammy was busy getting way too many pats on the back and an undeserved welcome wagon, Caleb dragged you through the party they were throwing for no reason—other than the simple fact that they could—and didn’t care if you could barely keep up. His hand in yours made sure you would.
You two argued and pointed fingers after he slammed the door, bickering in that little room for what felt like years before his mouth was on you and your ass was on the cool surface of their all-white beat up washing machine.
As he sucked on your flesh hard enough to bruise, you meddled with his belt buckle while your pussy clenched at the way the metal clinked.
“You don’t even deserve my cock, do you, pips?” he whispered into your heated skin. “You love to keep pushing me. Love to test my limits.”
“Stop talking,” you replied with frustration, part of it sexual and the rest directed toward him and yourself.
“What?” he teased. “You hate to hear the voice of the man who knows you better than you know yourself?”
You didn’t answer him when you unbuttoned your jean shorts and briefly helped shimmy them and your panties down your legs.
“So fucking desperate for it,” he chuckled, pulling you forward, angling and tilting you back so you were right where he needed you to be. He pecked your lips a few more times as you two worked to get his pants and boxers down enough to free his cock.
“Condom,” you said quickly when he grasps himself at the base. He looked into your eyes and irritation fueled him.
“The fuck do we need a condom for, huh?” He rubbed his seeping tip against your clit. “We never used one before. Don’t tell me you’re letting him touch what’s mine, pretty.”
“I’m not your—”
“Don’t,” he interrupts you, yanking your shirt up and over your tits that are annoyingly covered by your simple bra. “Don’t piss me off more than you already have. Now, I either fuck you raw or I walk away and leave you with a needy cunt and a bad attitude. You tell me what you wanna do.”
“F—fuck,” you breathe, pushing your hips forward to get him closer. You only wanted a condom because you were afraid you would end up pregnant and then you would really be stuck with him. The idea of that happening has plagued your mind each time you went behind Sammy’s back.
But in this moment, you couldn’t care. Consequences be dammed. His cock was waiting to spear you and you needed it.
“Just—just put it in,” you whined, scowling at the smirk on his stupid handsome face.
“Where’s your manners, pipsqueak?”
“You’re so fucking annoying,” you snap.
“I’ll wait.”
You shuddered when his tip would catch right at your hole, both of you hissing when he slipped in just a little bit.
“Please fuck me, Caleb,” you choked out, feeling shame wash over you but your desire was far greater. “Please…”
He didn’t say another mocking word, hooking one of your legs over his shoulder so he could get deep. In one fluid motion, he was buried in your heat to the hilt and thanks to the thumping music that shook the house, you could be as loud as you wanted to when you took him in.
Immediately he found his rhythm. How could he not? You’ve done this so many times already and your wetness and heat was his home.
Your nails gripped and clawed at his shoulders, thankful for his tank top that let you get a hold of his skin so you could feel him. Caleb’s large hand wrapped around your jaw to make you look into his eyes when you tried to let your head fall back to avoid his gaze. His hips rocked into you with talent and vigor, shaking the hunk of metal beneath you with each punishing thrust.
“Don’t be ashamed,” he cooed breathlessly, rubbing his thumb along your lower lip before sliding it in between to make you suck it. “This is the only cock you’ll ever have, anyway.”
You moaned around the digit, your eyes heavy with lust as he reminded your pussy who owned her and you. Each time your skin made contact, your body vibrated with pleasure and even more so when he would grind against your aching bundle of nerves.
With one hand braced behind you and your other tugging on his hair at the nape of his neck, Caleb never let up on your cunt. His cock was soaked in your essence as he filled you with his.
“Why him?” he growled, nipping at your jaw roughly to make you cry his name. His pressured kisses trailed down to the top of your pillow breasts that nearly spilled out of your cups the more they bounced. “Why?”
“He’s not like you…” It’s a lousy answer, but that’s all you could give him.
He laughs, the tone of it exasperated and fed up. “You’re right. He could never be me. I’d never let you sneak away to get fucked by another man.”
You gasp when he grips your hips and gets rougher, hitting in you so deep that you feel you might fall off. He’s claiming you, that’s for certain.
How doomed were you to want him to do it more than once?
“C—Caleb…I’m about…you’re gonna make—”
“I know,” he gloats, biting his lip when you clench him so tightly that it nearly makes his knees buckle. “You’re breaking up with him tonight and we’re cutting the bullshit.”
“That’s not fai—“
“You’re breaking up with him,” he finalizes again sharply, grabbing you by the throat with barely any pressure to slam his lips onto yours once more.
“And you’re gonna do it with my hand on your waist and my cum in your panties.” His breath is warm against your wet and puffy mouth. “You’ve never been loyal to him and you never could be with me around. Make this easy for us, pips.”
“I h—hate you,” you shakily say through a moan.
“You’ve never been a good liar, baby. Don’t worry, that’s what I’m here for.” He kisses your eye. “To make you embrace your truth.”
He pulls you in close and you wrap your arms around his neck as he works your body up and down on his throbbing length. Your body takes him like it wants to, giving space to every thick inch.
“There you go,” he kisses your shoulder. “Come on your dick, pretty baby. I got you. I’ve always got you.”
That could mean so much all at once and instead of scaring you, it makes your demented mind and foolish body want him more.
You scream his name as your orgasm pulls you apart and puts you back together again. At the same time that your juices mark him, his seed spurts out in thick creamy ropes to fill your tight hole. Your walls are being painted in everything that is Caleb as he ruts into you for a little while longer to savor the feeling.
Finally when you come back—barely—to your senses, Caleb pulls back, still buried in the mix of your combined pleasure, and smiles.
“I missed you.”
“You’re so full of shit,” you roll your eyes, your tits rising and falling in an effort to breathe.
“Give me a kiss so we can go make things right.”
“I’m not giving you a damn thing. Get out of me.”
“Is that how you talk to your boyfriend?” he playfully pouts.
“It’s how I talk to you.”
“Fuck, I love you like this,” he grins wider, kissing your neck again and embracing your closeness. You sigh into it with acceptance, everything about you unfortunately missing him just the same when you wrap one lazy arm around him.
“I love you, pips.”
“I…” you stutter.
“It’s okay,” he assures, pressing his forehead to yours. “I’ll get you there again. I promise.”
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rooksamoris · 2 days ago
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“What’re you staring at?” Leona Kingscholar asked, his voice thick with sleep. His hair was splayed across the pillows, over his bare skin as he shifted closer to you in his bed. 
You had been staring at him, smiling with your cheek squished against his pillows as you laid on your side, facing him. The sleepy look on your face was nothing short of adorable, eyelids raising and falling, as you tugged the sheets up to cover your bare body some more. Almost bashfully. It was funny, considering the fact that he had already seen everything the night before, “Nothing,” you cooed.
He raised a brow. His eyes were still a little bleary, and he had fully intended to go back to bed, but now he was curious. What was going on behind those pretty eyes which shared with him a coy sort of look, a hospitable glance that invited him into the home which was your arms and legs? He reached over to brush some hair away from your forehead, and then he pinched your cheek, “You’re not a very good liar, kidege.”
“... I‘m not lying though.”
“You’re playing dumb.”
You grinned at him and he gazed back with pure love. His pupils had dilated and his heart was just so full. It felt like it was going to burst with all his feelings. Your skin was littered with little marks of his affection. He was tired and his body ached, but it was so sweet. He could not have begged for a better sight in the morning. He reached his arm over and tugged you so close that your nose brushed against his.
He sighed, shutting his eyes once he felt your finger run against his scar. Your hands were careful now, unlike the night before when you had clawed at him. You did not ask about the scar, instead focusing on the way it felt. The rough grooves under your finger, the little dip it made against his face, the way it was a different color than the rest of his richly dark skin.
Furaha. It was just another word for joy, but it came so easily right now. He rolled his eyes when Falena would go on and on about how joyous he was with his bride upon first getting married, but Leona understood it now. Especially when you leaned over to kiss the bottom part of his scar, on his cheek. Leona’s arm shifted further beneath your back, rolling over onto you, hugging you close while you squirmed, “Nina furaha.” 
I have happiness.
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