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alahelo · 1 year

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au where Ed and Izzy are in a relationship for years now. Decades. Everything's alright. Sure, it's not the same as before. It's more quiet, they have a routine, like the old couples they always hated when they were younger. But it's alright. At least, that's what Izzy thinks. Because one day he finds out that Ed has an affair with another man. He's hurt, but he pretends he's fine, pretends that he doesn't know. After all, Ed's still in his bed at the end of the day. He's still his. But Izzy is curious, of what he looks like, of what they do, of how Ed looks at him, if he looks at him the same way he looks at Izzy. He’s curious of a thousand things, even though he's not gonna do anything. It's not like he can call the man or something, right? Except, one day, he runs into the guy. He doesn't know it at first but the man talks a lot and it's not long before he tells him enough details that Izzy understands who he has in front of him. It's *him*. And Izzy wants to hate him, wants to break his heart like his own heart has been broken, so he does the first thing that comes to his mind. He tells him who he is and watches the man's face fall, his smile fade. His heart break. Still, Izzy can't hide his surprise when the first thing the man says is an apology. He had no idea Ed was already taken and he swears he's never gonna see him again. Izzy thinks he’s the stupidest man he has ever met. But somehow he thinks he understands why Ed chose him. He’s pretty for sure. He looks like the first hint of sunshine in the morning. And Izzy realizes that’s always been what he thought of Ed. Ed has always been his first hint of sunshine in the morning. But now so does Stede, that’s the man’s name, because of course he’s telling him his name. He’s also telling him his phone number. ‘In case you want to yell at him some day for breaking your heart’, that’s what he’s saying and Izzy wants to say ‘You’re not the one to break my heart’, he wants to say ‘You can be the one to fix it if you want’, he desperately wants to say ‘Come with me and let *me* fix your heart’. But of course he doesn’t say anything and he hates himself for that when the night comes and he’s in his bed - in their bed, with Ed by his side, with Ed in his arms - and all he can think of is stupid fucking Stede Bonnet. He thinks about him all night and all day, and again and again. He knows he kept his promise to not see Ed again because Ed is miserable for a couple of weeks. They both pretend everything’s alright, just like they always did. Except, everything is not alright, is it? Not when they both think of another man. The same man. So Izzy, once again, does the only thing that seems rational in this situation. He calls Stede, tells him to meet him in a fancy restaurant in town. Stede agrees, not so surprisingly. To Ed, he tells him he wants to take him to dinner. ‘Like a date?’ Ed asks. ‘Like a date’, Izzy answers. Because yes, it’s a date. Between the three of them. And who knows, maybe Stede will have to break his promise. Maybe Ed will be able to see Stede again and stop being miserable. Maybe Izzy will wake up to the sight of two hints of sunshine in the morning. Maybe everything will be alright again.

#ofmd #our flag means death #izzy hands #stede bonnet #edward teach #steddyhands #edizzy #blackhands #blackbonnet #gentlebeard #stizzy #gentlehands #writing idea #fanfiction #alternate universe #modern universe #writing prompt

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faroreskiss · 2 months

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So I tried a little something...

First time I'm publishing something original, which features my modern vampire OC Sennah! (aka Sanqwina, I know, subtle)

"Sennah agrees to meet up with a woman she met via a paranomal forum, Kate, in a cafe in Brussels. She is supposedly an expert in vampires. But should Kate really want to get involved with Sennah?"

#farie rambles #oc #original character #original work #vampires #vampire #modern universe #early 2010s #queer fiction #wlw fiction

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minachan95-written-works-on-ao3 · 4 months

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Title: Once Upon A Love

Fandom: Togainu no Chi

Pairing: Keisuke x Akira

Summary:

During the usual hanging out with his college friends, Keisuke took more than he could swallow. And thus, now during the 24 hours he has to propose to his adored idol. Will he be able to do it? Read and find out~

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It’s already a late night, but not everyone can find peace of mind tonight.

That’s right, after hanging out with his friends from college, Keisuke has done something that he refers to as digging his own grave.

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Earlier, on the same evening. When Akira was still at work, Keisuke got teased again.

This time, Keisuke’s unintentional habit of always bringing his precious boyfriend into any conversation and talking about him like an idol got him into trouble.

Finally, one of his friends had enough of it. Fortunately, it was their turn in the truth or dare game.

Even if it was a joking request for him to confess to Akira, the poor brunette took it personally and as a grave challenge.

After he bravely declared his intention to propose to his crush, the sound of the apartment door suddenly interrupted him. As Akira walked in during his speech, he froze in place.

For a while, Keisuke stared at his partner while fearing for his own life.

Perhaps the luck was on his side, and he dodged the bullet that was Akira’s silent, icy glare.

Yet, the brunette asked him out on a date.

Of course, the silver-haired male only covered his mouth and facepalmed.

Meanwhile, one of Keisuke’s friends patted his shoulder and wished him luck.

Lastly, he knew Akira would be mad at him for embarrassing him in front of everyone. Or so Keisuke assumed.

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“What should I do now? I’m so screwed… Save me, Akira.” The brunette murmurs while hiding under the blanket.

However, he perfectly understands that he needs to deal with some business before the big day.

After taking a deep breath, he removes the blanket and leaves the tatami without waking up his partner.

It’s still a miracle how he finds his phone in the darkness without causing too much noise.

Suddenly, Keisuke is startled by the quiet mumbling and rustling sheets. As he slowly turns back and uses the phone’s flashlight, he feels like a heavy boulder is removed from his chest.

Apparently, Akira is sleeping peacefully, unaware of what is happening in the middle of the night. Lastly, Keisuke sneaks to another room to get one specific item, which may save his life.

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Some time has passed. As Keisuke closes the tool shelf door, he leaves the room while holding measurement tape and hoping that Akira is still deeply slumbering despite the left mess in another room and other noises.

When Keisuke silently approaches his partner and kneels, he glimpses at him. Unfortunately for him, he becomes mesmerized by sleeping Akira’s beauty.

It was not the first time when Keisuke was restless. However, he would observe his beautiful and serene boyfriend until he fell asleep.

Despite his phone’s limited storage, he can’t resist taking and keeping countless photos of Akira - be it him taking a nap or doing anything else, he won’t have enough of him.

More so, after one time Akira accidentally noticed Keisuke’s lock-screen, his reaction was too precious to him.

Yet, the brunette didn’t take a photo of his boyfriend hiding his blushing face with one palm and sighing. After all, it was enough to have it burned into his memory.

Perhaps Akira doesn’t know how lucky Keisuke feels to be his boyfriend.

More so, Akira allowed Keisuke to move to his rented apartment and asked him not to worry about the rent and focus on his studies.

That’s right, last year, the silver-haired male graduated while his partner still had a year to finish college.

Despite not having much time, the brunette cherishes those small moments they share.

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But for now, Keisuke shakes his head and returns to reality. Besides, he is on a crucial mission.

After the brunette nervously swallows the saliva, he takes his partner’s hand and wraps the measurement tape around his ring finger.

When he carefully removes it and sighs, he senses something is off.

Suddenly, his wrists are pinned, and without realizing it, he ends up getting cornered and under his partner.

As Akira observes the bewildered brunette, he narrows his gaze. “What were you planning to do with that thing?”

Even if his partner stares at him like this, he is determined to keep in secret about his ulterior motives.

Meanwhile, the silver-haired male only patiently waits for the answers.

However, it will be pointless when Keisuke makes big, scolded puppy eyes again.

When Akira closes his eyes, he sighs. “It’s late. Just go back to sleep.”

As he opens his blue eyes, he continues. “I know it’s been a while since we’ve done That. But wait for a bit longer. Besides, I need to get up early for tomorrow’s meeting.”

After he lowers his shoulders and climbs off the brunette, he ruffles Keisuke’s hair. “Good night.”

Just before his partner is about to call his name, Akira lies on his side and curls under the blanket.

In the end, Keisuke is left alone with his thoughts. Yet, he immediately checks on the measuring tape and feels relieved.

After all, he saved the most valuable digits in his life.

But for now, he repeats them to himself before falling asleep while clutching the measuring tape, hoping that nothing goes wrong tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be a challenging but big day for him. Yet, he cannot simply go to the jewelry store with Akira and pick an engagement ring.

Even if that wasn’t just for the out-of-blue proposal and ruining the surprise, there are other reasons why it wouldn’t work.

Firstly, even if Akira knew Keisuke’s plans, he would call them impractical and unnecessary.

After living a long time together, Keisuke noticed how his boyfriend was in charge of the finances, and maybe he took it too seriously.

Gladly, not to that degree when he would demand a report for every spent cent and nag on the brunette about overspending.

However, Keisuke is concerned about how Akira spends most of the budget on rent and other necessities but barely leaves anything for himself.

That’s why the brunette understands Akira would probably lecture him like a worrywart housewife for wasting money on something unnecessary.

Therefore, if he brings this up, Akira won’t agree with this idea and will not accept any negotiations.

Secondly, it’s wiser not to take Akira with him because it will stress him out learning where the brunette got the money for this.

However, the brunette isn’t afraid of getting scolded by his partner. No. He is concerned about how it will upset his boyfriend.

More importantly, Akira may misunderstand this as him not doing enough to support Keisuke. Therefore, he will take over-hours and work himself to death.

Yet, the main concern for the brunette is finding a ring that fits his budget while still expressing how much he cares for his partner.

After pondering for a while, Keisuke slowly falls asleep while having innocent, naïve hopes of soon making their relationship even stronger.

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It’s the beginning of the new day. After Keisuke gets up and heads to the kitchen, he notices Akira is already gone.

At that moment, he is slightly upset that he missed his chance to wish his boyfriend a good day.

On the other hand, the blue-eyed male had time to prepare breakfast for Keisuke before leaving.

That’s right, Akira has been in charge of cooking since the incident when the brunette left an awful mess in the kitchen and nearly poisoned his partner with his half-prepared meal.

Thus, Akira making breakfast is not an exception.

Of course, the brunette understands that all this effort is his partner’s prevention methods from someone causing trouble.

However, he doesn’t want to overload Akira with more work, even after returning from his job.

That’s why someday he’ll make up for that and prove to his partner that he can be useful.

But for now, he sighs and starts digging up the prepared meal by his loving boyfriend.

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After the lectures are over, Keisuke gets to the nearest jewelry store and buys an engagement ring.

But for now, when he steps outside, he carefully opens the small box and gazes at the silver ring adorned with a sapphire gemstone for a few moments.

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Some time has passed. Somewhere in the city’s central park.

It is a beautiful, festive winter evening, and the snowflakes are falling slowly while the golden lights decorate the trees.

More so, tonight is even more special. Surprisingly, Akira agreed to go outside and let himself be distracted.

Besides, it’s been a while since they were on a date or at least spent time together without having unwanted attention. So, if that should make Keisuke happy, then it should be fine. Or so the silver-haired male wonders.

But for now, after noticing the fountain, which is not so far from them, the brunette stops walking.

After he turns his head to Akira, he stares at him with innocent, sparkling excitement in his eyes. “Hey, Akira. Can we go there? There is something I need to see.”

For sure, when his partner uses his big puppy eyes on him, the silver-haired male has no choice but to close his eyes and sigh. “Sure.”

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A few minutes passed by.

While Keisuke stands in front of his boyfriend, he clenches his palms into fists and lowers his blushing gaze. “Um, there… There is something I wanted to tell you for a long time. But now… Now, I think it might be a right time to tell you.”

After a brief pause, he nervously swallows the saliva and lifts his eyes. “But you need to promise me you won’t be mad.”

“What is it? Did you get into trouble again?” The silver-haired male asks.

However, Keisuke only shakes his head.

When Akira silently exhales, he adds. “Fine. Then, what is it?”

Finally, the moment of truth has arrived, and it will determine the brunette’s fate.

After gathering all the courage, Keisuke kneels on his knee and starts looking for a specific item in his coat pocket.

When he picks a small dark blue box and opens it, he asks. “Akira. Will you do me make honored and marry me?”

For sure, this out-of-blue question bewilders even someone preserved as the silver-haired male.

Right now, all he can do is widen his eyes and cover his mouth. “Keisuke, I…”

“Did... did I upset you? I’m… I’m so sorry! I-I, I didn’t mean to.” The confused brunette replies.

However, just before he bows to apologize, Akira’s unusually shy voice stops him. “Y-you fool!… I didn’t say anything yet.”

When Keisuke lifts his head, the heat rushes his cheeks upon seeing his boyfriend extending his lowered palm and turning his blushing face away.

“There… That’s my answer for you.” The blue-eyed male adds.

Suddenly, the brunette’s teary eyes shine with pure joy. “A-Akira!…”

A second later, he doesn’t contain his emotions and jumps on Akira with his spread arms, making them fall.

“I’m so glad!” Keisuke adds while pulling the blue-eyed male into a tight hug.

For now, the silver-haired male struggles in his partner’s embrace and tries to push his face by using his palm. “I get it… Just get off me, Keisuke. We’re in public.”

After he climbs off from his boyfriend, he rubs his nape and helps Akira to stand up. “Ah!… Sorry. I got carried away.”

At that moment, Akira only closes his eyes and sighs. “Let’s go home.”

“But… but what about the ring?” The brunette whines like a small puppy.

“You can put it on when we’ll return.” Akira immediately replies.

Yet, Keisuke makes big eyes again. “Akira…”

Meanwhile, the silver-haired male rolls his eyes and lifts his palm without saying a word.

“R-right!…” the brunette responds.

After Keisuke picks up the ring again, he carefully puts it on his partner’s ring finger.

For sure, seeing how well it fit on his beloved hand and now knowing that his adored person accepted his feelings put a big smile on Keisuke’s face.

In the end, Akira takes his partner’s hand into his and prompts him to go.

Meanwhile, this gesture surprises the brunette. After all, this is the first time when Akira doesn’t mind doing such a thing in public and shows initiative.

But for now, he wishes to enjoy and cherish this moment as long as possible.

#togainu no chi #tnc #fanfiction #keiaki #keisuke (togainu no chi)#akira (togainu no chi)#one-shot #ao3 #archive of our own #alternate universe #modern universe

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unrestricted-chaos · 6 months

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iSO Practice Fic: Learning HTLM & CSS coding again for Ao3.

This fic and the others in this story are for me to practice using work skins on Archive of Our Own. This admittedly took a lot of time for me to do, but I'm really enjoying the learning process.

-- Part 2:

<- Pervious || Next ->

Is this Really the Time?

This story starts the same as many before. Some crappy sharpie scrawled on the stall of a bathroom, and one poor idiot in need of a talk on stranger danger. But to be fair, someone put it there for a reason.

Txt X when life’s shit XXX - XXX - XXXX --

November 1, 20XX

EKKO: Owner, finally relented to me removing it, just had to wait til morning I guess. EKKO: Hope you had a good night, later.

November 21, 20XX

X: I’m unavailable from 11.22 until 11.25 X: If you find my number, might need to figure it out yourself. -- EKKO: Okay? X: Don’t okay me, hero. EKKO: You texted me first this time. X: You’re the only stranger who doesn’t text me needing a life advice, a friend, or someone to hate. X: They all know at this point I have work hours. X: And I am going on Vacation. EKKO: This is your job. X: I get a lot more texts than just from you, darlin EKKO: With the amount of times I’ve found it thus far EKKO: I’m not surprised. X: GOOD X: You’re learning. EKKO: Oh good, I was worried. EKKO: I’m not actually concerned about learning how you prefer to do this thing X. X: And that is why you are very different than the rest of the folks that find my number. EKKO: Have a good holiday X. X: You too stranger.

November 25, 20XX

EKKO: [image.jpg] EKKO: [image.jpg] EKKO: [image.jpg] EKKO: what the fuck -- EKKO: [image.jpg] EKKO: This one is going. X: That is a new one. EKKO: It’s disgusting X: Yeah but… EKKO: Do not tell me that it’s any level of classy. X: That ex of mine once put my actual address out there with a a few bills on the wall while drunk. X: Anything is better than that. X: This wont even cause me to move, let alone file a police report. -- EKKO: you do understand how terrifying it is to know that EKKO: you should have changed your phone number after the first time. X: I have reasons for not. EKKO: They can’t be good enough. EKKO: Your insane.

November 30, 20XX

EKKO: That was a little uncalled for EKKO: I question your reasons, but I shouldn’t call you insane EKKO: Stay safe X

#Is this Really the Time?#Multi-Chapter #Learning Curve #I've got things I'm working on okay #Ekko Arcane #timebomb will be here #this is just the introduction #jinx arcane #caitlyn kiramman and vi will be here eventually #I'm just getting started #formatting is the longest dang thing there is.#unrestricted chaos #alternate universe #modern universe #practicing for the main fic #chat fic

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cheesy-cryptid · 8 months

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My party cramming for their finals week 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

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useless-catalanfacts · 7 months

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The University of Barcelona's Medicine Faculty has temporarily installed a giant heart made by the Catalan artist Jaume Plensa, with the building's columns acting as the ribcage.

The objective of this work of art is to raise awareness about cardiovascular illnesses, which are the leading cause of death worldwide.

The work is titled El cor secret (The Secret Heart). The heart measures 13 metres tall and 10 metres wide, and weighs 150 kg. It's made of synthetic materials and painted by hand. It had previously been shown in Germany in 2014 and was supposed to arrive to Plensa's home city sooner, but it was delayed because of covid. Instead, in 2020, Plensa donated one of his famous head sculptures to this same building, to thank medicine professionals and students for their work during the pandemic.

#jaume plensa #arts #barcelona #catalunya #heart #university #cardiovascular #medicine #med school #modern art #contemporary art #artist #arts and crafts #dark academia

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journen · 2 years

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When you spontaneously start dancing with your fellow teacher coworker you are totally not pining for at the high school dance you are moderating. 😩

Another entry into the Mustache Cody modern teacher au. *edit* A since deleted tik tok was the inspiration. 😆

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bluemargotrobbie · 16 days

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CAMARA ROLL | TREND| AEMMA VELARYON 📸

No puedo evitar hacer este trend con lo que sería que fotos tendría Aemma en sus teléfonos.

📚: 𝗔𝗘𝗠𝗠𝗔 (publicado)

🖋: LunaticaBlack (wattpad)

🌎: HOTD

💌: Aemond, Aegon T& Cregan Stark

👤: Aemma Velaryon

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giltine13 · 9 months

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Did a fun little 'Draw your character in an outfit' challenge on Artfol by laurenherring!

Brain is still fighting me and thus making this was a struggle but I do like how it turned out. They're cute.🌺

If ya wanna see the struggles, or just the art coming to life, have a look at the speedpaint!

#Pokemon gijinka #Noibat gijinka #Bisharp gijinka #Original Character art #Outfit challenge #artists on tumblr #Giltine13 art #Giltine's ocs #Dajete #Dajete art #Kaito #Kaito art #Modern universe

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caemidraws · 7 months

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Oath/breaking

#aesthetic #fashion #dungeons and dragons #dnd #art #ocs #marsilio #if it feels incomplete it's bcs all my strengths left my body as i was drawing it n had to invent the whole new modern AU #to make up for the pain i've subjected the blorbos #now they can have one more universe to be dramatic #also dont mind the spoilers in the bg #this is also the last art i had in queue so from now on its either dumb comics or the Void #unless i manage to finish this new blorbos art...

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alahelo · 1 year

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au where Ed is the boss or the ceo of a really important firm. He takes the bus to go to work and then to go home. He has a car, yes, but he's too fucking exhausted to drive at night and since there's a bus stop at the end of the road, down his job, that's perfect for him. He finishes late at night, so late that he usually has to take the last bus. When he doesn't miss it. Which happens quite a lot, because he gets easily distracted by his files and calls and everything. But not so much since a very sweet and very kind and very attractive driver (Blondie he calls him in his head. Because he’s blonde, of course, but because the way he’s blonde is unreal. His hair looks like the fucking sun) waits a few minutes at Ed work's stop because he has notice the (also very attractive) businessman running to catch the bus every night, almost falling asleep the moment he sits down. So he waits, because there's no one else in the bus. Sometimes there's a drunken soul, but no one who would be upset for a slight late. One night though Ed doesn't show up. Because there's a fucking meeting and he just crashes on the couch on his office, just to rest his eyes you know. He rests his eyes for the rest of the night obviously. So when he catches the bus the next night, he doesn't expect Blondie to talk to him. "Hello, I waited for you last night!" Ed blinks at him. His voice sounds like the ocean and he smiles. Big, bright smile. To Ed. What the fuck? “Uh yeah, mate, sorry. Long day and I just... well fall asleep on the couch.” “Ouch, I hope it’s a good couch at least!” “Not so bad actually. Thanks by the way. For waiting for me. That’s very kind, you don’t have to do that.” “I know, but it doesn’t kill anyone right? It’s not like there’s a single soul to complain right now.” “Yeah, right, but you must be looking forward the end of your shift and go home.” “Well... it’s not like there’s a single soul to complain there either.” “Oh... so no one’s waiting for you at home?” Very subtle, Ed, good job. “Nope! I had a fish once, but he died and it was a bit boring anyway. Can’t pet it.” Ed blinks at him again. Then fully laughs, an arm around his belly. “You’re a fucking lunatic, mate. I like it.” “Thank you very much, good sir.” “Hey you know what? I’m gonna give you my number, so I’ll tell you when it’s not necessary for you to wait for me, yeah? Don’t want you to waste your time on my account.” “Sure! May I use it for other reasons?” “Such as?” “Asking you for diner?” “Well you must know by now that I don’t have an easy agenda.” “And you must know by now that I’m a patient man. I’ll wait.” Ed smiles. Blondie smiles too, hasn’t stop since the beginning. “Looking forward to it then.” “Text me when you’re home.” “You too, Blondie.” “It’s Stede.” “I’m Ed.” “Good night, Ed.” “Good night, Stede.” And Ed texts him. And Stede answers. And the date is planned for the end of the week.

#ofmd #Our Flag Means Death #alternate universe #fanfiction idea #fanfiction #Edward Teach #Stede Bonnet #gentlebeard #blackbonnet #Modern Universe #meet cute #I LOVE THEM IN EVERY UNIVERSE OK

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