#okay this was very sappy and heartfelt

[skinreflectsthesun]

Yesterday was so lovely, we spent the morning getting waffles and coffee and then got pedicures and then went shopping where I found a dress and a really cute t shirt that I can’t wait to wear. And then I went to see my family and they had cake and some snacks for me, it was really nice, and then we ended the day with dinner with friends. We thought our best bet would be to have dinner on the patio since the kiddos were with us, and then it started raining and we all had to hide under the umbrellas, and instead of going back inside we waited out the rain (it wasn’t that bad we knew it would let up) and then we pushed the tables back a bit so they were under the umbrellas in case it got drizzly again. It was a wonderful lovely time, there are big moments that make your whole life better, a new house, a new car, a new career, but honestly it’s the smaller things that make you realize how lucky you are. The small things like sitting on a patio while it rains, and having cake with loved ones, and reading a card that someone picked out just for you, and coming with you to get a pedicure so that you don’t go alone on your birthday, and finding a dress that not only you love but that you feel lovely in, and coming to see you on your birthday even though they’ve been working all day and its 10 pm but they wanted to see you even if just for a little bit. Anyways, I’m grateful, incredibly grateful for every bit of kindness that was sent my way yesterday. And if you took the time yesterday to see my post about my birthday and smile fondly at my joy, thank you, and if you went even further and wished me a happy birthday know that it meant the world to me and you brightened my day even more with your kindness 😊🌸

[htchnr]

★ heart to heart ❥ A. HOTCHNER.

➻❥ masterlist. ➻❥ patreon.

CW ➥ slight angst and comfort ⋆ super vague mention of tough cases ⋆ this turned out to be a little more heartfelt and sad/sappy than i intended ⋆ but it's got a sweet ending i swear ⋆ if i missed anything, lmk!

WC ➥ 1,2K. SONG ➥ heart to heart, mac demarco

SUMMARY ➥ after a tough case, you notice how heavy it weighed on Hotch. so you offer him something that usually comforts you just enough.

★ - © 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 HTCHNR. 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! - ★

the plane is rather silent, besides the sounds of Hotch's pen scratching against paper, and you lightly crunching on whatever snack you had. the case was closed, the horror temporarily over. he was filling out the final paperwork for the case, writing down the last few details.

he let's out a sigh, closing his eyes for a moment, normally the paperwork didn't bother him this much, but now he was just exhausted.

he reluctantly opened his eyes, ready to get back to work when his view on the papers were obstructed by your hand holding a small box over it. he looks up, tired honey eyes meeting yours. "want one?" you ask gently, still holding out the small box.

he takes a look inside, finding the tips of what look to be very pale, pretzel sticks..? he can't read the front of the box, as it's pointed downwards. he looks back up at you. "what are they?" he asks, reaching into the small box. his fingers barely fit in the smal opening.

you smile softly, "pocky," you respond, watching him hold a stick in front of him.

he glanced at the stick, now that it wasn't in the box he could see that seventy five percent was covered in a thin layer of chocolate. "..pocky?" he repeats your answer.

you nod with a grin, tilting the box back to you as you grab two sticks. "it's a biscuit stick dipped in chocolate. though, not always milk chocolate. i've had some with a matcha flavoured white chocolate, and strawberry flavoured ones as well." he watches you as you crunch on the stick and explain.

"they've always been a sort of comfort to me, after cases like this." you add on, crunching on the second one.

he mentally shrugs, biting a piece off. hm, he thinks. by the second bite, he can see where the comfort comes from. "they're nice." he speaks up, eyes still on the case file as he finishes the stick.

nice? huh. not good, not 'okay', they're nice.

you grin, handing him the box again. a small smile sneaks it's way onto his lips as he accepts the offer, taking a few sticks this time. he places one between his teeth, almost like a cigarette as he bites off small pieces as the other two lay on the small table while returning his focus on the case file.

except, he finds it impossible to get back to the file. maybe it's because all he can seemingly think of is you sharing your comfort with him.

it's something that, now that he really thinks about it, he's never seen you without. he's barely paid attention to the sticks often between your teeth or between your fingers as you fill out case files after a hard case, or even, the now completely familiar packaging, in your hands or even sticking out of your jacket pocket.

he finds his brain jamming up at the thought. this was something so personal and intimate, that was completely your thing, that you had shared with him.

and he doesn't think he'll ever feel the same after.

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the next hard case you encounter leaves you exhausted, slumped forward over the paperwork on the comfortable plane seat. not only were your physically and mentally drained, you realised that somehow, you managed to end up without any pocky.

as an almost down to the words repeat of the last hard case, you close your eyes — overwhelmed by your exhaustion and your lack of comfort food.

by the time your eyes open, you find a familiar large hand holding an all too familiar little box above your paperwork. "need one?" Aaron's gentle voice sounds from beside you, purposefully quiet as somehow everyone else but the two of you had managed to fall asleep.

you look up from the paper, brows furrowed in slight emotion, eyes glittering. Aaron's breath hitches at your show of emotion, he hadn't noticed it had gotten that bad for you today.

you smile, nodding as you take out a few sticks, finding immediate comfort once you've bit off a half of one. "thank you," you mutter, eyes still glittering. Hotch thinks he might look the same if you won't stop looking at him with such admiration.

he leaves the small box on your paperwork, of course not without taking a few sticks himself. since you first shared them with him he's carried around a few small packs with every case, just in case. they'd become a major comfort for him as well. maybe not quite for the same reasons as they are for you, but a major comfort nonetheless.

you savour the comforting feeling spreading through you, the small snack now bearing a different kind of comfort with it — understanding. an understanding shared between the two of you.

you sigh, laying your head against his shoulder, folding the case file closed. his heart throbs at the motion, throbs in exhaustion along with you, throbs with longing. among other emotions he desperately wants to keep at bay.

maybe soon he'll tell you, open everything up and lay himself bear in front of you. but for now, the comfort of your soft, slowed breathing against his shoulder as you fall asleep is enough for him to slowly drift asleep himself, subconsciously rubbing soothing patterns into the back of your hand.

maybe it looks silly from others' perspectives, but the small box on the table has brought him more comfort than he's felt in a long while.

[mamawasatesttube]

i would like 2 hear more about the timkon wedding pretty please

i talked abt timkon wedding ideas once here! some other thoughts, building off all that:

they are incredibly giddy all throughout the ceremony. bouncing on their feet keep grinning at each other and everything.

their vows are riddled with inside jokes and silliness as well as heartfelt sappy sentiment. tim is like "btw this is the abridged version. i wrote the rest down in a letter you can read later i just can't actually say it all out loud in front of an audience" and kon gets this biiig ol smile and goes "awww. you looove me." and tim just stares at him like. "yeah. that's. that's the point. that's why we're here kon"

kon wears a beautiful lacy white dress. ma, lori, cissie, and bart came with to help him pick it out; lori declared that if tim's first sight of kon in it didn't leave him stunned speechless, she'd call the wedding off bc no one who deserves kon would be capable of coherent thought seeing him in it <3

(not to worry. they do the private lil first look with the photographers and tim takes one look at kon and gets so excited that he has to turn around with a giant giddy grin and just flap his hands at the air for a minute out of sheer joy before he can actually face him. kon is so endeared by this and also delighted by tim's delight at seeing him AND by how pretty tim looks in his tux that he almost starts floating. they're both a bit of a mess.)

(tim is wearing a really pretty tux btw. later, at the reception, when he shrugs off his jacket and rolls up his sleeve bc they're dancing, kon cannot stop staring.)

dick is ofc tim's best man. this bears reiterating

cassie either is kon's best butch or the officiant ♥ if she's officiating, bart's kon's best man.

tim gets choked up during their first non-choreographed slow dance. he doesn't cry often, but the overwhelming joy of the fact that they made it, they're alive and they've grown up and they're here and they're married, and all their friends and family are here with them, just slams into him like a freight train as kon twirls him around.

he hasn't cried in so long that his chest gets tight and his throat closes up and his eyes start prickling and his first thought isn't "oh i'm crying" but "oh fuck did someone poison my champagne?!" before he realizes.

kon notices his heart rate spike a little and then sees him wiping at his eyes and just. "you just freaked out about crying and thought you, like, got poisoned or something. didn't you." bc he knows exactly how tim's brain works

and then kon (radiant, holding him, his husband, in a wedding dress, beautiful, holding him, his husband!!!) is laughing at him and they're pressed together and tim can feel it in his chest and. well. now hes crying harder while batting kon on the shoulder like shut up!! shut up!!

kon (a very good husband) whisks him away after that song ends to go hide in a private lil alcove somewhere so he can just hug tim and let him sniffle it out for a few minutes. all their friends tease about them sneaking off to make out but it's actually just kon being very considerate of his overstimulated hubby-wubby who is not used to processing such intense emotions on the spot. he needs a minute to cling and let it all wash over him and then he's like okay. okay okay im good now im normal

and then they make out. obviously.

[strayflowersstarsandlove]

𝙴𝚢𝚎𝚜 𝚆𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚜𝚑𝚞𝚝 - a Han Jisung short au!fanfic

PART 9

💫PART 10💫

2 weeks go by at the speed of light. You're barely getting used to share your life with Han, sharing your meals and your bathroom and your laughs and your heart with him, trying to numb out the ache residing in you, you're barely catching up to that when the day Felix has his flight to Vientiane arrives, pulling the rug out from the beneath your feet.

The guys are emotional, needless to say. The tight knit group huddled together at the gate, virtually occupying the entire area just the 8 of them. You and Han had revealed your relationship to all of your friends a few days earlier, the occasion turned into a farewell to Felix and a celebration for your young love all at once, the sappy tears wetting everyone's faces. Not as much as today though. Even Minho struggles to hold back the tears, though he jokes it's just sweat coming out of his tear ducts.

"United Airlines flight 404357 to Vientiane is now open. Passangers can proceed to security checks at gate 43".  The loud speakers boom and echo through the walls and just like the final beeping of a ticking bomb, it unravels a chain reaction where everone starts sobbing one after the other, much to Felix's already heavy heart, "that's me, guys", he says gingerly.

Hyunjin lurches himself at him, almost tackling him in his embrace, "Yongbokah don't forget about me yeah? Don't be a stranger, please don't", he says quietly, his voice broken as Felix holds him the best he can considering the sizable height difference, "I would never, man, I would never". They pat each other's back a few times and just when you think Hyunjin has finally let go of him, he wails and cries out and pulls Felix right back into his arms.

You break at that. The emotions running through each and everyone of you are so strong that seeing them all so clearly affected makes you want to sink into the ground. You can't help but wonder if you not corresponding Felix's feelings had catalyzed his decision to pursue his volunteer work.

Sure, he was always going to be doing that sometimes in the near future, but suddenly that future had become your very present. You wonder if you had just been completely unaware, blinded by you suppressed feelings for Han to notice that your best friend was slipping away right from your fingertips.

Changbin puts on the toughest act he can, tries to remain stoic and reliable for the very teary very emotional Jeongin who hides behind his back. Except he bursts into tears the second Felix embraces him, he tries his best to smile through the pain, repeatedly patting his younger friend back while also letting him squeeze his arm muscles for one last time, "thank you Yongbokah, never thought I'd say this but thank you for all the squeezes and the cookies and your warm smiles, I can't wait to experience them all again and then whine about it".

Everyone erupts into light, half choked giggles, a little breather in between the heartfelt goodbyes being exchanged. Felix has to then pry Jeongin away from his older friends arms to give him a proper hug, he even plops a little kiss to his temple which is uncharacteristically welcomed, and returned, even: "don't tell my girlfriend I did that", the younger one he manages, making everyone stifle their laughs.

"Oh I will Innie, first thing I do once I land will be calling her up and tell her all about it", Felix jokes, trying to make light of the situation despite his own eyes betraying just how meaningful it was for him to have Jeongin being so openly affectionate.

The next slightly reticent one is Seungmin, who blinks away tear after tear as he lets Felix hug him with full force, "I'm going to miss you, man. I didn't get tell you nearly enough but I do care about you, a lot", he says quietly, a little remorsefullness in his voice, "it's okay, I always knew you did Mong Mong, I'm going to miss you too".

Minho smiles awkwardly and tries to comfort his friends up until the moment it is his turn to say goodbye, he sniffles very very quietly, trying not to let everyone know he's been secretly crying a lot more than he lets on, and when Felix hugs him he picks him up from the ground and squeezes him tightly, "Yongbok you silly little thing, why do you have to go and  break my heart like this uh? ", he says only half jokingly, his voice ultimately breaking on his last syllables.

"I'm sorry, will you forgive me if I promise to feed in your name all the stray cats that I'll meet?", Felix rebukes laughing, and Minho shakes his head, smiling softly at him, "you are already forgiven. Feed yourself, a lot. And be good, alright?", he adds, patting his friend's head.

Chan is on a other level of heartbreak. Chan looks like he is physically in pain. Him and Felix hug the longest so far, they barely speak a word to one another, though something tells you they had a very long and deep talk prior to today. Their embrace looks like the safest, warmest little home created among themselves, it lingers as they rub each other's backs and hold each other's hands briefly, complicit, silent words being exchanged through their eyes only.

You look down at your feet, your heart sunken so deep down your stomach you're not sure you can witness anymore goodbyes for the rest of your life. One more, you think, anticipating Felix is going to go to Han next but he hugs you.

And there's no amount of time or self psyching into not crumbling into tiny pieces that could have ever prepared you for the wave of utter yearning that crushes you the second you're being engulfed into your best friends' arms, one last time, for a very long time. River like tears spilling from your eyes, you hug him so tight, cry so loud the guys around you shield your fragile frame from nosy passangers looking in on the scene.

Felix lets you cry all of your tears, never minding the wet patch forming on his shirt, he rubs your back soothingly and rests his chin on your shoulder, "I love you, I'll miss you so much, please be happy, please be so happy you forget what sadness feels like. Hannie's got you, the guys got you, you are so loved y/n, so loved", he reassures you quietly, a few of his own tears falling down your back.

"I love you Lix", is all you can manage in broken sobs, your voice dying in your throat before it ever has the chance to come out. It's like your brain goes blank, even if there are a million things you want to say to him, they all vanish in the moment, and all you're left with is this immense feeling of pure, ephimereal affection for him.

Felix carefully peels himself off of you and caresses your cheek, brushing away a few tears in the process, "time zones suck but I'll always be just one phone call away okay? You can reach out to me anytime, beasties get no time limitations, you get the no interruptions privileges, you call me and I'll pick up, no matter the weird hour", he asserts reassuringly, smiling kindly at you, to which you can only feebly smile back too, as you nod.

Han doesn't wait for Felix to come to him, he pulls him to his chest and cradles his head like he would with a baby, crying all the while, "I love you, man, I love you so fucking much it hurts, I'm so sorry for everything", "I love you too, jagi", Felix hugs him warmly, smiling lightly as he rubs Han's back.

"You are forgiven for anything you think you need forgiveness for, you are the light of this group, one of the brightest, kindest souls I've ever met, but don't forget to save some of that light for yourself too, and for her", he says softly, pointing at you as he lets go of Han who nods firmly, pulling you onto his side, "you're holding my world right now, please take care of her", Felix adds, a little more somber, "I solemnly promise you I will, I lost her once, I'm never letting that happen ever again. I swear to you, I swear on your beautiful heart too".

You take refuge into Han's chest and arms as the 8 of you watch Felix's plane soar to the sky, tears stricken faces and tender gazes as you all silently wish him the very best. It's bittersweet, knowing you had to let him go in order fro him to be truly happy, the same way he had to do the same for you.

"Am I selfish for thinking it's unfair I could never have both you and him close to my heart in different ways but at the same time? Like... I had Felix close, but you so far away, metaphorically speaking. And now I have you here, physically here, very much close to my heart, and Felix gone, physically 2 time zones away from me, isn't it tragically funny?", you ramble, knitting your eyebrows together as you air out your thoughts.

Han chuckles and kisses your cheek," it is, my love. But I don't think it's selfish, I think it's human nature. I guess sometimes we're just blind to the things we have, and only realise how valuable they are when they're already gone. But Felix isn't going to be gone forever, so keep that in mind, your heart will be full again. In the mean time I promised him I was going to make you happy no matter what, and I have every intention to".

The familiar fuzziness spreads in your chest, you reach up to him and kiss him, placing your hand on his chest, his hearbeat thrumming against your palm, "my heart is full, wide open for you", you murmur, resting your head on his chest, closing your eyes to the night.

🥀FIN🥀

[hmshermitcraft]

The first time Xisuma found an anonymous love letter in his locker, he thought it was a joke and was fully prepared to throw it out after reading some sappy pinterest lines on paper.

It wasn’t generic pinterest lines.

The letter was full of things about him that were spoken about in such a loving and affectionate manner that X almost teared up in public.

So he tries to track the writer down, obviously, but apparently word spread and another letter was found, this one being a perfect parallel to the last one in that the writer bashed themselves in every possible way, from looks to personality to family history, to a personality disorder, all in effort to say “don’t look for me”.

Xisuma still wanted to find them.

Meanwhile; Wels is having a very stressful weak.

-TeratoTomato

Xisuma doesn't understand why somebody would do something so heartfelt whilst refusing to take credit. Why tease him with something and try to snatch it away? Why do they think so lowly of himself and Xisuma that they think X can't see past some flaws?

No. If anything, he's even more determined to find the person that left the note. There's only so many people that could've left a letter in his locker. He needs to at least thank them.

So he dedicates himself to his search even more. Asking around, trying to determine who could be near enough to leave those notes.

In the end, he catches Wels red handed, in the middle of writing a third note. Xisuma is surprised, but he'd planned ahead. He lays out all of his own flaws, and then he sets out all the things he loves about Wels. How much he loves to help out, his singing, his sense of humour and pranks.

Neither of them are perfect, but that's okay! But Xisuma doesn't want Wels to give up on them before they've even started. He deserves a chance, they deserve a chance.

Wels is terrified but... He was brave enough to leave that letter. Maybe it's time to take a chance for himself, too.

[mechatiqe]

Shuichi didn't know if Kazuichi was even going to be in his garage, since it was his birthday... so when he does spot him there, he gives a relieved sigh. "Kaz!" He calls out to him, and walks up to him with a smile. "There you are, I was hoping to find you: Happy Birthday! I hope your day is going well! I wanted to give you a gift, if that's okay."

He holds out his gift to him. It is a brown tool bag, with multiple side and outside pockets, with the inside being very spacious, so that it can hold many tools, even big or heavy ones. And it can be worn over the shoulder, or carried by the other two handles. "Ah, I'm sure as a mechanic, you probably already have plenty of items to help carry your tools, b-but... ! I hear this is a very good bag for when you need to hold or carry a lot of them at once. So I thought, maybe you'd still like it: I hope it's fine, and that you will be able to make great use of it... !" (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAZ!!! 🎉🛠️🎊)

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“F-for me? Really??” Putting down what he’d been working on, he eagerly takes the bag in his hands to inspect it. “Dude, this is a great bag! It’s going to be super useful, man!! C-can I really have this?” he asks that, but he’s already putting it on, testing how comfortable the strap is and looking very happy with the results. “I… I can’t believe you put this much thought into a gift for me, Sushi, you’re gonna make me cry… I didn’t even think you knew about my birthday! I mean, I kinda forgot about it myself, so… y-y’know. Knowing that some people remembered it in the first place means a lot.” Looking a bit sheepish about going all sappy, he held up the bag with a heartfelt grin. “And then you go and get me something like this on top of it… geez. This better not have been too pricey, man. I feel kind of guilty taking it...”

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[whats-wild-to-you]

OMG hii ur back 😍 can i request? I thought about this when Jay was on tour but u were away too so I didnt want to bother u

can u write one for Jay’s POV when he finds a letter that u stuffed in between his clothes before he left for tour? like the letter is u wishing him well, asking him to rest and not work himself too hard, basically sappy fluff to make me cry

oh .. the feels 🥹🥹🥹

I guess you mean the Won Soju tour? Which, side note, is a BRILLIANT idea! When he mentioned it that he should maybe do a Won Soju tour instead of a ‘regular’ one … genius entrepreneurial mind at work 😍

Anywayyyyyyy…

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I dragged my suitcase inside the hotel room, kicking the door close with my foot. Suddenly being back home, in the U.S., felt bittersweet. On one hand I was dying to meet up with my friends again, on the other hand I kept thinking about who I left behind.

It's only been a couple months since we started dating, but she had already become a vital part in my life. Against my intuition, my strong will to separate business from private life, I found myself turning to her whenever I needed advice or a second opinion.

She would often stay over or I would sometimes crash at her place and we'd be like an old married couple, sharing chores and falling asleep next to each other in front of the tv.

Sighing, I immediately took out my phone to text her. Chuckling to myself, because she didn't demand it, but I felt the need to keep her updated nonetheless.

I'm in L.A. in my hotel room. Looks pretty nice. Kinda empty though.

I added a photo of the view and a selfie of me looking all mopey. After a minute I got a text back.

You'll do great. Fighting!

I was hoping for a more heartfelt response but remembered the time difference. She was probably at work right now and couldn't send lengthy texts.

My manager came in to check on me and told me we would be heading to the venue in a hour. I wanted nothing more than to take a nap but another text fron her made me jump in excitement.

I put a couple packets of your favorite ramen in your suitcase so you wouldn't get too homesick. It would be better if you took them out before you crush them.

Smirking at how well my wifey was taking care of me, I bent down, weeding through my clothes. Instead of ramen, I found a red envelope. Curious to see what it was, I took out a handwritten letter.

Hey babe, by now I think you've realized there's no ramen. Sorry for the fib. I just know how you never unpack, so I had to get you to go through your stuff to find this. I know I told you I didn't mind you traveling a lot, and I really don't, but I still miss the hell out of you! We've only been together for a short time but I can't imagine being away from you for too long. Why I didn't tell you all those things when we said our goodbyes you ask? Well, I didn't want to be clingy, or make you worry. I wanted you to enjoy your trip. I know it's mainly work, but I saw how excited you were to do this and I wanted you to have the best time ever! But please remember not too overwork yourself, cause I also know you tend to do that too. I'll be there with you in spirit, so whenever you feel anxious or nervous, imagine I'm right beside you, squeezing your hand reassuringly. Try not to miss me too much, and I promise you I'll do the same. When you come back I'll be waiting for you with your favorite food. Until then, with love. xxx

Wiping a stray tear away, I carefully folded the letter, put it back in its envelope and stuffed it inside my backpack together with my valuables. With trembling hands I called her.

"You know what I want to say, right? I don't want to say it over the phone."

'I know. You'll have countless of opportunities to do so very soon.'

"Okay. Now go back to work!"

I ended the call and let out a frustrated sigh. No matter how emotional I was right now, I was definitely not the right moment to drop the L-word.

[loafandfish]

I'd like to request a headcanon if you still take these :) For Philip, Little James, Atticus and Pilate. (If you're not comfortable with either of these, I understand, so I'd be totally okay with it if you were to swap them out for either John, Big James or Matthew!) One where they find out that (Y/n) has a crush on them - how would they react towards her? Would the feelings be returned and how would they bring it up? And what might be the outcome of that confession? Thank you in advance :D

Ohhhh I really like this request! Atticus and Pilate are definitely two characters I’ll write for! Also writing this made me realize may or may not have a crush on annoying lil fratt boy Pontius and idk how to feel about that…

Philip: He finds out when you confess to him, persuaded to do so by Ramah. It actually doesn’t come as a big surprise to him, as y the signs were very obvious. There is a 50/50 chance he’ll return the feelings. If he doesn’t, he’ll tell you how much he appreciates the honesty, and how grace it was to come to him. However, his hearts desire is set on his missions for now. If he does, he won’t be able to keep the smile off of his face. He’ll pick you up and spin you around. You’re the pretty future wife he’s always wanted.

Little James: He’d find out by unintentionally confessing to you first. This man is head over heels for you and it just kind of spilled out of him. At first, he was horrified that he’d actually confessed, but when you happily danced around in a small victory circle, it was worth the initial anxiety. You’d immediately confess to him as well, and he’d probably have tears in his eyes from your heartfelt genuineness. He will definitely be asking your father, and Jesus for your hand very soon. The thought of spending the rest of his life with you fills him with so much joy and excitement.

Atticus: He probably found out from Pilate and his big mouth. For a minute he kind of just… stares. He has no idea what to think, and he’s been so busy that he never thought he’d have time to fall in love, much less someone love him. He’s not exactly sure yet, but the thought of you having a crush on him warms his heart in a way that terrifies him. He suppresses these feelings and goes into denial for a bit before deciding to ask you. Surely, Pontius was mistaken. He just had to hear it from you first. He goes up to you and says it, straight and to the point. When you blush, and nods sheepishly, he’s shocked. Absolutely, indescribably shocked. As much as he wants to deny it, he may just like you back. But for now, he’ll ignore those feelings and turn to work to try and forget about them. He doesn’t know how to handle loving someone, much less being loved.

Pilate: This man has had many women confess their undying love to him for years, so he grew almost bored of it. He didn’t want any more fake tears of “true love” or extravagant gifts from potential women. He was always searching for truth, and authenticity in life. So when he found a beautifully written poem sticking out from the pages of the book he’d lent you, he couldn’t help himself. If anyone was genuine, it was you. You were a truth teller, no matter the consequences, and he admired you for that. Turns out, it was a love poem written for him. But it wasn’t some sappy sweet trash, it was filled with pain and sorrow, but ended in hope. He kept it with him, not planning on saying anything. That is until you confronted him about it. Of course, he couldn’t lie to you. Somehow, you always knew when he was lying. So he confessed he had taken it, and turns out in the time between stealing your poem, and you finding out, he’d written one for you as well.

[bengiyo]

My School President Ep 8 Stray Thoughts

Last week, Chinzhilla interrogated the purpose of their no-dating before Hot Wave rule as Yo and Gun both managed secret affairs, which included active flirtation from Tinn. The hijinks eventually led to a secret date at the aquarium that was actually kinda fun, though Yo was properly rejected for catfishing. After a dance number, and a staunch rebuttal from their senior, they agreed to keep the rule. Gun has come to appreciate the motivating power of love. Also, there were lesbians.

I really hope we actually get through Hot Wave this week, and I hope the final act is about Tinn growing out from under his mother's thumb. Already worried we'll cliffhanger where we started.

Every time Aun's character shows up around Tinn, I wonder about the future of the music club after this year. Hopefully the final arc involves the band recruiting juniors to continue their traditions.

"But rules are rules, and I am the rule keeper." Keeping this note for the final four episodes on Tinn.

"Mr. School President, don't you want to give me orders?" Um, hello!?! I like Gun recognizing that he can just flirt his way to success with Tinn now.

I've missed Tinn's fantasies. Gun is especially flirty in them. Also, it's interesting that Tinn's mental image of Gun is in his school uniform.

Right now it seems like Tinn is still willing to argue about the interpretation of rules with his mom to get what he wants. Curious how he'll behave when that doesn't work.

Also curious how the band responds to Gun and Tinn going public in the future.

Gun is worried about Tinn being bored and uncomfortable, and Tinn is here fantasizing about all the face time they're going to get.

Oh ho! Tinn flirts back!

Okay, I need to know why the high school student council is meeting until 10 at night.

Lol, nevermind. Kajorn is just a buzzkill.

"Shit! The cops are here!" 😂

I gotta be honest, I'm not keen on a bunch of rowdy boys using a stove unsupervised at school either.

Gun as a belligerent drunk was not something I predicted, but it feels right.

Goddammit. I'm so sick of vomit in Thai BL.

Oh no, Tiwson is sowing chaos by insinuating there's something with Sound. Mark is pretty funny here though.

Mmm, Gun is starting to crack under the strain.

Ah, look at this romantically lit pool for another heartfelt conversation.

Of course Tinn recognized that Gun needed to blow off some steam, and now we get to see them wrestle in the pool. We are eatin' good this weekend.

Oh no, Tinn's mom is here to spoil the moment.

Don't tease me about an underwater kiss, MSP.

Fond looks very good on these two.

Boys hiding from one of their moms? Classic.

The Chinzhilla dynamic is really special, and I'm going to miss them.

Now I'm worried about Sound's wrists.

Yes, I do love seeing boys put helmets on for each other.

"Let me be the hand for you." 🤭

Win has always been caring towards his friends, so it's nice to see it for Sound.

Ah, I'm glad Gun knew about Sound's wrist.

I've really enjoyed how comfortable Gun has become sharing his fears with Tinn.

This tour to relax Gun is cute.

Hey, I like that Tinn told Gun ahead of time that he can't be present. It gives Gun a chance to reassure Tinn. Now when he likely rushes to see Gun play, we'll know it's because he wants to be there for Gun.

Crying over Gun and his mom.

Is this a Japanese BL??? RUN, BABY BOY, RUN!!!!

Oh lord a Nivea ad. It's about to get sappy.

Nivea scenes have never failed us. Feeling emotional about Gun feeling like he achieved something for the first time in his life.

Ah, I was wondering when we'd go to the beach. This was a fun episode.

[bigdumbbambieyes]

Self Rec Fic Tagging Game

tagged by @disco-deviant (thank you omg?? 🥺 i write a lot of ficlets so to be tagged in this makes me feel highkey like an imposter lol but thank you thank you i’m more than happy to participate!!)

*Rules*

Recommended us 3 of your fics. 1 that is the "most popular" and 2 that you consider as "hidden gems".

Based on hits and kudos, my most ‘popular’ hg fic is ‘Guppy’! I wrote this as a S2 semi-rewrite aka canon divergence and I don’t think it’s very popular at all but it was my first hg baby so I have a little soft spot for it 🤍

you can read ‘Guppy’ on ao3

My ‘hidden gems’ are definitely scattered across my blog but here’s two:

The Waiting Room - If I were a legit fic writer, I’d be planning this ficlet OUT! Chrissy and Billy deserve their own full length fic and I would write it if it wasn’t taking me a million years to write the one I’m currently working on 💀 the potential for their friendship and/or relationship has always stuck out to me ever since Chrissy was introduced for her brief but impactful time on the show. I could go on and on about it but I’ll stop myself here lol

this unnamed ficlet - Harringrove learning to resolve fights and arguments will always have my heart - because to me, Steve is a ‘i’m sorry i was wrong even if it wasn’t my fault please still love me’ kinda guy while Billy is a ‘hurt me once and we’re done bc idk how else to protect myself’ guy, so to have them come together and realize that they can fight and still love each other and learn how to resolve things together, it’s so beautiful!

and i want to take a quick second to say a very heartfelt thank you to anyone who has read my writing. it means a lot to me and i know i’m a quieter voice in the hg community, so every nice word said to me really makes my day and I store them in my heart 🤍 okay i’m done being sappy djfndjfb

my no-pressure tags: @hephaestn @chrisbitchtree @memes-saved-me @neonponders @passivenovember & anyone else who wants to do this!

[kingdomoftyto]

Li'l author spotlight for all a' you'se tonight, bc I've been bingeing a bunch of their works page on AO3 and everything they've ever written is gold. Okay? Okay. Let's give it up for AO3 author ApprenticeOfDoyle:

The main fic I wanna gush about is pressure (pushing down on me), which is more or less a pathos-riddled retelling of the trilogy up until it veers hard into canon divergence--of a distinctly NaruMitsu flavor, of course. By the time the events of AA4 roll up, Phoenix has a much more prepared (and present) support network, which is just so satisfying and wonderful and ugh. Even after that point, however, it follows the outline of the canon cases closely enough that it turns into an almost 'what-if' style of fic, where the only major difference is that the Phoenix, Maya, Pearl, and Miles (and later Trucy) are all one big happy, adorable, inseparable family.

And like, that'd be enough for me already--I LOVE canon retellings, especially ones that are different in just small ways like this. But this fic also just feels so good to READ. I think in my comment on the fic I described it as "crystallized catharsis", and I stand by that. Phoenix CRIES in this fic, and he does it a LOT, and Maya and Miles and everyone else around him all cry, too, and it is AMAZING. If the author's main goal with this fic was to expand on all the moments in the games that made you think "oh wow, that was effed up, I bet the characters are effed up about what just happened", then they SUCCEEDED.

God and don't get me started on how much appreciation this author has for the Feys, or for Phoenix's sibling bond with them, or for all the trauma these characters have experienced to be given some damn breathing room so they can help each other heal...

Guh. Anyway. The fic is great. If you like it when characters cry a lot and hug a lot and talk about their feelings, this is the fic to read.

(And if you'll allow me to gush just a second longer: the first fic in the series covers from right after Dahlia's trial to the disbarment [and, spoilers: Kristoph's early defeat]. Then, there are SEQUELS, one focusing on Trucy and her adoption, and another focusing more on Apollo in this universe's version of AA4. Both are WIPs but I am salivating over both of them waiting for more, they are SO GOOD. HhhhHHHHNNNGH FAMILY!!!!)

And THEN!!!

Not part of the same 'verse as the aforementioned series (though I think it could work as a part of it no problem): a whole damn fic just retelling the events of the first Investigations game...... but if Miles and Phoenix were happily dating. It's essentially just AAI1 but Phoenix is there to freak out and give Miles hugs after all the terrible things happen lmao. It's delightful and also treats all the panic attacks and kidnapping etc with the gravity and emotion that the game failed to deliver, meaning it's an automatic win in my book. Just let them be mushy sappy boyfriends who offer comfort at each other's time of need.

And finally, because even this author's little smutty oneshots are brilliant, here's a short post-JFA get-together fic with very sweet, heartfelt dialogue, and here's a VERY funny comedy about everyone mistaking a bruise on Phoenix's neck for a hickey (and, as the tags say, Miles getting "a little bit Genghis Khan"). Delightful, delightful, delightful.

I'll stop now bc this post is too long already, but this rec has been ready to burst out of me for almost a week now and I had to write it out. Now go give these fics some love 🌻

[twistedtummies2]

Top 15 Disney Love Songs

Happy Valentine’s Day, everybody! I sadly don’t have a story ready for the occasion, but I still wanted to do something in the holiday’s honor. At first, I considered making a countdown or list of some kind of my favorite fandom ships, but I think I need more time to figure out such a concept. Thankfully, I then remembered this is the Centennial of Disney itself! So...how about we look at something romantic related to Disney for the occasion? And when I think “Disney” and “Romance,” the first thing I think of are Disney Love Songs. Yes, for as often as we like to make fun of them and call them cheesy, sappy, and so on and so forth, some of the most famous love ballads in our universal musical roster have come from the Happiest Place on Earth. Whether they tell the tales of princes and princesses, talking animals, or something else entirely, you’d be hard-pressed to find a popular Disney movie that DOESN’T involve some romantic subplot, and a heartfelt, crooning piece of music to accompany it. So, since I’m not COMPLETELY opposed to l’amour, I have prepared this lovely list of lovely songs to put your iPods (or cell phones, or…whatever you prefer to listen to music with) into a romantic, starry-eyed mood. Now, keep in mind that I’m only counting ROMANTIC songs here, so tunes like “When She Loved Me” or “You’ll Be in My Heart,” while truly spectacular songs in their own right, will not be counted here. Also, keep in mind that there are TONS of these songs, and I can’t include all of them; one EXTREMELY popular song that you WON’T find on this list is “Love is an Open Door.” If your opinions differ from mine, I will neither be surprised nor upset, and I ask that you all extend the same courtesy with your own feelings; please don’t hate me for liking some songs more than others. Also, I will provide links to each song featured, so you can check them out yourselves. ;) With that said, I hope you’ve practiced your best waltz, because it’s time to take a peek at My Top 15 Favorite Disney Love Songs.

15. I’m Wishing/One Song, from Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.

This was the original Disney Love Ballad...or, if you prefer, THESE WERE the original love BALLADS, since it’s technically two songs. But they basically come back to back and are connected to each other, so I really do count them as one sequence. The song begins with the fair Snow White singing into a wishing well, daydreaming about how nice it would be to fall in love with someone. Right on cue, the Prince - who hears her singing - interrupts the scene, and while Snow White is spooked and shy, the two - in typical fairy-tale fashion - fall in love at first sight. Yeah, the logic of the scene makes no sense, and “love at first sight” is a concept we often love to mock, but the moment is still a classic, in my mind.

14. Candle on the Water, from Pete’s Dragon.

One of the lesser-known Disney songs, and the only live-action film to make it on the list. “Candle on the Water” is performed by the film’s female lead, Nora (played by Helen Reddy), who has long been awaiting the return of her fiance, Paul. For some time now, Paul has been away overseas, and many believe he’s never coming back - lost to the ocean blue - but Nora believes it’s only a matter of time till he returns. Reminiscing about her beloved, she sings this song - a sort of cross between a prayer and a promise - as she stands on the balcony of the lighthouse where she and her father work. The song was actually quite popular in its day, and in fact, the song is entirely to blame for why Pete’s Dragon is the way it is: initially, the song was going to be the ONLY song in the movie, but it was received so well, they decided to make the film a musical. This was probably for the best, since just the one random song would have been particularly weird in an already VERY weird movie...but I digress.

13. Katrina, from The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad.

Okay, so, in a way, this song is not really a love song, but an ANTI-love song. This makes since, since the titular character of the tune, Katrina Van Tassel, is essentially an anti-Disney Princess, so to speak. For those unfamiliar with the tale of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Katrina Van Tassel is the daughter of the richest farmer in the county, Baltus Van Tassel, and is considered to be the most beautiful young lady in Sleepy Hollow. The problem is that she KNOWS that. Katrina, as the song points out, is a coquette; she loves to toy with men and play with their emotions, gaining suitors and then dropping them again every chance she gets. Why does she do this? Just for laughs. She, very frankly, is not a nice person. Extra frankly, NOBODY in the story of Sleepy Hollow is really a nice person, when you think about it, which is perhaps why Disney’s version is so admirable. It sticks VERY closely to the story, and doesn’t shy away from how freaking TERRIBLE these people are – from the money-grubbing Ichabod to the bullying Brom Bones – but I digress. The song here is short and sweet – a simple little character theme for Katrina – and it is instrumentally reprised several times throughout the Sleepy Hollow segment of this movie. I still find myself humming it from time to time, without even realizing it…but what really makes the song work is that it is performed by BING. FREAKING. CROSBY. Yeah; when The Crooner himself is at the helm, you really can’t go wrong!

12. Ma Belle Evangeline, from Princess & the Frog.

This is essentially a double love song, so to speak. The piece is performed by Ray the Firefly, as he sings of his love for “Evangeline”: the brightest star in the sky, whom he believes to be the most beautiful and elusive firefly in the world. But though he cannot touch her, the love he feels for his Evangeline is pure and neverending. The song is already touching and, as you’d imagine, a little funny…but what I think makes it work all the more is the presentation. You see, while Ray is singing this song, the two leading characters – Tiana and Naveen – are starting to fall in love as well. And, during the instrumental interlude in this tune, the pair dance together for the first time. This is why I call it a “double love song,” since we’re not only getting Ray’s heartfelt ballad of impossible love that remains steadfast, but also getting a peek into the blossoming relationship of our primary protagonists, and their own romantic explorations. It’s pretty clever, in my opinion, and definitely deserves a spot on this list.

11. Kiss the Girl, from The Little Mermaid.

Oh, how could I not include this song? It would be criminal of me not to! Having lost her voice in a deal with the Sea Witch, Ursula, Ariel – our titular character – has to get her beloved Prince Eric to give her the Kiss of True Love before three days end. One night, the two are out boating, and Eric tries to learn more about the mute Ariel. Since Ariel can’t speak, her friend Sebastian decides to take up the vocal reins, and sings a quiet, crooning calypso tune to apparently try and get Eric to subliminally prepare himself, in the hopes of secretly manipulating him into admitting his love for Ariel…and sealing it with a kiss. It is desperate, hypnotic, and beyond beautiful in every way. Many people have covered this song over the years, but no one – and I DO mean NO ONE – has been able to top the original. The sumptuous visuals may be part of it, of course…but in my opinion, it’s the singer in question, Samuel Wright, who gives it so much of its power and presence. Once you hear the original Sebastian sing it, you can never hear it the same way again.

10. Heaven’s Light, from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Though very short, Quasimodo's soulful, prayer-like musings on his feelings for Esmeralda are still incredibly powerful, and the gently rising orchestrals leading up to the ringing of the bells for the midnight mass just make it all the more so. I actually really like the stage version, as sung by Michael Arden, too...almost more so, in fact, since the notes he sings rise with the music, going from a quiet, thoughtful piece to a strong, powerful belt. Whichever way your prefer it, though, it's still a very nice, simple, but sweet and touching song...it's only sin is that it is IMMEDIATELY followed by the contrasting number "Hellfire," infamously sung by Judge Claude Frollo. In a way, though, that's ALSO a strength; what better way to follow up a song of loving devotion than one of damnation and madness? Ultimately, the only reason this doesn’t get higher in the ranks simply IS that it’s quite short, and ultimately serves as a contrast and prelude to a much bigger song.

9. Dos Oruguitas, from Encanto.

The reason this song doesn’t get any higher is simply because it’s one that I think works best when you see it accompanied by the film’s visuals. Which is not to say this song is bad at all: FAR from it. It’s absolutely beautiful, and the sentiment describe in its Spanish lyrics are equally so. But without the accompanying visuals, I think the song loses some of its punch. On that note: this song plays in the background to a flashback sequence in a pivotal moment of the film. It’s the scene where we learn the backstory of how the Madrigal Family got their magic, and explains the motivations of the up-till-now slightly villainous matriarch of the family, Abuelita Alma. It’s also the moment where Alma and her granddaughter - the main protagonist, Mirabel - finally make amends, and thus are able to start working to help their family and community in a new way. The song itself - which lyrically tells a fairy-tale about two butterflies - is an analogy for both the love shared between Mirabel and her grandmother, and also the love shared between Alma and her long-gone husband. The tragic yet beautiful tale of their romance is the crux of this song’s storytelling. The song is lovely on its own, but once you see what goes along with it, it becomes truly breathtaking.

8. I See the Light, from Tangled.

I may not have “Frozen’s” big hit on here (…well…actually, aside from two songs no one even remembers, I think ALL of that film’s songs are big hits, in terms of popularity, but that’s beside the point), but that doesn’t mean THIS song won’t get a spot. At this point in the story, Rapunzel and her companion, Flynn Rider, have made it all the way from the depths of the forest back to the capital of the kingdom, in time for the Ceremony of the Floating Lights. During this time, hundreds of floating paper lanterns are released from the docks of the kingdom into the sky, in the hopes of the king and queen’s long-lost daughter seeing them and returning home. (Spoiler Alert: the long-lost daughter is Rapunzel…but she doesn’t know that yet.) All her life, Rapunzel has seen the lights from miles and miles away, from her lonely tower…but now, with Flynn’s help, she gets to see the ceremony up-close. Over the course of their journey, the two have also developed a love for each other, and as they marvel at the light show around them, they reflect on how each has changed the other’s life, and admit how much they care for one another. The result is arguably the best song in the movie. (pauses) Yes, even more than “Mother Knows Best;” coming from a villain-loving nutcase and mild cynic like yours truly, THAT is quite a compliment.

7. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? from The Lion King.

I actually don’t want to go too into detail about this one, for personal reasons. Suffice to say, I actually have some very personal memories related to this particular song, and as a result, it holds a very special place in my heart. That’s really all it takes for it to get as high as it does. Whether you listen to the Elton John version, the one from the film, or even some rendition from the stage show, it’s hard to go wrong with this classic. ‘Nuff said.

6. Bella Notte, from Lady and the Tramp.

“Lady and the Tramp” is sort of an odd Disney film, in that it’s somehow both a classic and a VERY underrated picture at the same time. Which is to say, I don’t know anybody who dislikes this film, and it’s one I see referenced and spoken of quite a bit...but I don’t know ANYBODY who would call it one of their absolute favorite Disney films, myself included. However, I think we can all agree that this scene and this song are iconic and beloved for a reason. A classic, operetta-esque accordion tune sung by a pair of stereotypical Italian chefs while a pair of awkward pooches eat and accidentally kiss via overly long spaghetti noodle…doesn’t seem like the most romantic of songs at first glance, does it? I suppose it’s adorable and classical enough to worm its way through our heartstrings, though, since you’d be hard pressed to find a single person who doesn’t at least know about this song and this scene; it’s one of the most famous moments from any Disney film, and even people who have never seen the movie know about it. Much like “Heaven’s Light,” it’s not very long, but it’s solid gold. “Bella Notte’s” old-timey style and sheer iconography gain it more points than anything else, but that still means it gets a lot of points…just not QUITE enough to make it into the top five.

5. I Won’t Say I’m In Love, from Hercules.

If there’s one thing I like more than a love song, it’s a “resistance to love” song. You know the sort: songs by people who don’t want to fall in love with someone, for one reason or another, perhaps even several, but who just can’t bloody help themselves. This song – arguably the best from “Hercules” – is such a song. It’s sung by Megara (Meg for short), a snarky, smarmy lady who has had some bad fortune with men in the past; when the man she thought was her true love was dying, she sold her soul to Hades himself to save his life…only for said man to cheat on her and leave her for another woman. (It’s implied, though not openly stated, that Hades MIGHT have had a hand in this happening…the unspeakable cad. How I love him. But I digress!) As a result, she now serves Hades as a spy, using her good lucks and her wit to gain recruits for his evil army, and information on his enemies…particularly Hercules. In this song, as Meg falls harder and harder for the big lug who’s everyone’s hero – the man she’s supposed to be helping Hades destroy, no less – she tries to scold herself and stop herself, reminding herself of what happened the last time she felt for a man to help reinforce the point…but no matter what she tries, she can’t deny it. The Muses singing backup and taunting her, urging her Sebastian-style, probably don’t help, either. Bua ha ha.

4. A Whole New World, from Aladdin.

When people talk about the greatest Disney songs of all time, you can be darn sure that this song is going to be somewhere near the top of the list. I think that, in some ways, this is the song that helps define what makes Aladdin and Jasmine’s relationship so good; the song is great on its own, but, once again, the context makes it all the more stunning. Before the song, Aladdin has been trying to play the “stereotypical prince,” as he imagines them…and this does nothing but INFURIATE Jasmine, who is tired of people seeing her as a prize to be won, and has had quite enough of the pompous attitude her other suitors have presented. So, Aladdin finally gives in and decides to be himself…and, with this, realizes what Jasmine really wants: forget riches or fancy words, she just wants to see things she’s never seen before! So, he takes the princess on a ride upon his Magic Carpet, flying miles and miles above the Earth, roller-coasting through the clouds, past Egyptian pyramids, and through Chinese New Year festivals. (Perhaps they’ll get a chance to say hello to Mulan while there.) But all the while, as Aladdin tries to charm Jasmine, Jasmine – though taken in, undeniably – studies the young man she knows as “Prince Ali” closely, noting how certain gestures, words, and so forth seem to remind her of another young man she met in a marketplace. With stunning visuals, contextual subtext, and the power to just stand on its own as a truly beautiful, appropriately soaring and swelling song, I once again declare that no one – and I mean NO ONE – has been able to top the original version, for all these reasons AND for its singers, Lea Salonga as Jasmine and Brad Kane as Aladdin. But, to be fair, no matter who sings it, it’s hard to ruin a song like this.

3. Sally’s Song, from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Not all love songs are happy songs, even in the land of Disney. “Sally’s Song” is not your traditional love ballad in any way; most love songs are affirmative, so to speak. Whether you are convincing yourself you don’t need to love somebody, trying to persuade someone to do something with words of love, or just declaring to your partner and/or the world just how much in love you really are, there’s almost always a sense of going-forward with them, a sense of grandeur, and a sense of certainty or urgency. This song is completely the opposite; it is quiet, plaintive, decidedly uncertain, and downright heartbreaking. As Sally, the shy Frankenstein-Monster-esque ragdoll being who serves as the secondary protagonist of the film, watches her love – Jack Skellington – fly away, she goes somewhere private to sing and to worry. Throughout the film, Sally is a determined character, it must be noted; she’s a go-getter who isn’t afraid to risk life and limb to help people she cares about and take care of what she wants…except when it comes to directly confronting Jack. She can deal with her creator, Dr. Finklestein, and she has no problem with trying to save Santa Claus from the gruesome Oogie Boogie, but she just can’t bring up the courage to talk to Jack…and when she DOES find the courage, he’s far too enthused with Christmas to listen! The two manage to find a way to work things out by the end of the movie (singing a more upbeat reprise of this same song, no less, when they do)…but at this point, Sally – concerned for Jack’s well-being and wondering what she really means to him – can’t help but pine and sigh. It’s a touching and subtle song that truly goes into the mind of a character who will do anything to help the one she loves…but isn’t sure she’s getting the love she so craves and deserves in return. Eponine, eat your heart out.

2. Once Upon a Dream, from Sleeping Beauty.

Not only is this song popular, but it is also the song that changed Sleeping Beauty…or, at least, changed its soundtrack. You see, the sequence in which this song appears was one of the first scenes made for the film, and, at the time, the intention was to create wholly original tunes and songs in a style not unlike that of Snow White. HOWEVER, when Disney saw how this sequence was going, and heard the Tchaikovsky underscoring for this song, he decided to change things totally: from that point on, it was decided that the film would use the Tchaikovsky score as its soundtrack, with most of its songs based around pieces from the ballet composition. This was the only one of those early, original songs to remain, as a result, and it is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best and most well-known song from Sleeping Beauty. (Also, if there is ONE good thing that “Maleficent” gave us, it was the “creepy-style” cover of this that accompanied the movie and its trailers…but that’s another story. And a very bad one.) The lyrics are admittedly rather simple, some may even argue TOO simple, but in my opinion, that’s a big part of its charm. As far as old fashioned love duets go, this one is definitely among the greats.

1. Beauty and the Beast, from...well...Beauty and the Beast.

Oh, dear Lord. What can I say about this song that hasn’t been said before? This song is a love letter (no pun intended) to unlikely romance. It works in context, of course, essentially recapping what has happened leading up to Belle and the Beast’s magnificent, iconic ballroom dance. But even out of context, it’s the anthem so many lovers can sympathize with. Because, in a way, it tells the tale of love itself; a tale as old as time. Most cases of true love do start off rocky, in some way, shape, or form, and not all matches are made in heaven. Opposites can attract. As a result, this becomes perhaps not just A love song, but THE love song; it not only fits the story and characters of the film, but just about anybody who has been or is in love can relate to it. It is lush and grandiose, yet has a simple sort of element as well...and, once again, the original version SELLS it. Many fine actresses and singers have covered it, and between stage productions and the recent live-action remake, the imagery has been imitated...but the end result in both cases has never been duplicated. Angela Lansbury’s grandmotherly yet soaring voice and the glorious animation create a scene that, like the song itself, and the themes that it adheres to, is truly timeless. It is for all these reasons and more that I can shamelessly call “Beauty & the Beast” My Favorite Disney Love Song.

[masonscig]

this turned into a bit of a thoughts dump so feel free to ignore it or delete it or whatever but maybe it'll resonate with someone else out there??????? makmnakjmsksms

i have a lot of feelings and thoughts about wayhaven and i could probably sit here and spill them all out (which is why i came to you as a safe space for the #haters, joking but also not joking) but instead i think i want to try to focus on the parts that truly bring me joy, if that's alright?

it's like you said about the pandemic in one of your posts, wayhaven became huge in my circle of friends at a very strange time in my life, when i felt very alone and adrift and it was really nice to have things to think about that weren't the fact my world was collapsing.

i hadn't realised that wayhaven was about much deeper things for me until i came back for book three after an extended time away from the fandom and felt my mood drop immediately and my insecurities started coming back. i changed over the course of the pandemic and came back to wayhaven as a different person who didn't need the same things i did during the book two era.

(girl get to the positive part kmksmsksmks)

i think the positive part is that i met people who are so talented (you are definitely one of the best and most heartfelt writers i've come across jade! your passion for your characters and for life itself is inspiring!) and that's the reason why i was able to change and not need wayhaven in the first place.

so it's this bittersweet paradox of knowing that wayhaven was part of a journey for me, but i don't need it anymore, and being back feels lonely and a little heartbreaking, and having a more critical eye makes that worse.

this is genuinely one of the sweetest most uplifting takes i've seen on this series/fandom and i'm genuinely so thankful that you took the time to write this out and send it to me <3

god i don't even have any words, you've put it in such a great way – i actually sent a screenshot of this to some close friends, and we agreed that you're right – t/w/c book 2 dropped during a sweet spot for a lot of us. not because it was a particularly good time, but because it was a particularly lonely time and we looked for solace in any kind of fiction that provided an escape

it's a bit sad, because i know for me i've felt really displaced both in fandom spaces and irl (is the pandemic over? is there something that'll keep my interest like t/w/c and other ifs/vns did?) and my friends and i were really looking forward to book 3 coming back for so many reasons – a huge one being "we have unused creative energy left over from t/w/c days with nowhere to put it" and now... it's like it's just evaporated. it's defeating honestly!

okay sorry i know this was overwhelmingly negative LMAO but you're right! a lot of us have just grown out of this series and this space and that's okay! it's okay to mourn something that was a huge part of your life if you don't enjoy it the same anymore.

it's par for the course that plenty of people have moved on at their own pace or (or aren't ready to let go) and have complex feelings about coming back (or leaving). it's a lot! i know it can easily be dismissed as "not that deep" but it truly is! being in this fandom has changed me, for better or for worse, because of the people i've met who've loved on me and the people i've loved on that i may never get to know on a level outside of tumblr.

i know this is soooo sappy and stupid but i do genuinely hope that despite my feelings on book 3, there are people who still experience that love and euphoria i got from playing t/w/c the first time – i know i'll never be able to replicate the feelings that i got when i first fell in love with the series and met my friends, but god, do i wish that others get to experience that at some point

edit: oh my god i forgot to thank you for being so fucking sweet to me – thank you thank you thank you i hope that your soup is always warm and your pillow is always cold and you never have to stop at a red light (BECAUSE THEYRE ALWAYS GREEN NOT BECAUSE YOUR BRAKES ARE OUT OR ANYTHING LMFAOAOAO)

[lavenoon]

Specialty as a fanfic writer, let's go!

(Here I am taking that post very literally, so I'm gonna choose a specialty that is relevant specifically to it being fanfic, because I think it's an interesting way to think about it instead of just general writing, and I hope to explain myself well kfdjhgskñjgh)

I am assigning you "never forgets the fun! "

(And here I'll say, I really need to learn from your example on this one fjkhgkjsh)

Because Luce, literally following what you come up with is so much fun!

And that's what fanfic is! Fun! A hobby! Something that can be frustrating at times, but also is supposed to make us happy! And I just love that about what you make, because it's so clear how much you enjoy it. And just for the sake of clarity, you are an awesome writer! These are not mutually exclusive, of course, and in fact I think these aspects work so well together for what you do! You have so much fun creating your story, you know your characters so well, that placing them in a dozen variations of the same premise is absolutely no problem and I would (and have) read each and every one of them! You care so much about the connections between characters and the themes you explore and you have a blast while doing it too! And I have a blast witnessing it!

When someone makes an offhand comment and you suddenly go "Oh?", I just can perceive the little lightbulb turning on above your head and I just know we are in for a treat! Because what you make is just so genuine and heartfelt that the enthusiasm is just contagious! All the things you explore, be it by drabbles, or multi-chapter arcs, or your comics (comics are literature too and no one can change my mind on that XD), and the way you just opened a gate for other people to have fun with your AU too, it's just all so wonderful! The possibilities are endless and they're all there waiting for you to choose which ones inspire you the most!

What you make just represents the spirit of fanfic so terrifically and I am all for it, all day every day!

(and... if I'm being a little sappy for a moment here, I've always been just a bit too selfconscious about truly indulging and having fun so freely and trying stuff like this at all and I have some trouble coming out of my shell sometimes, so following along with AU and all the discord shenanigans has just made me feel the tiniest bit better about joining in on the fun, so you get a very heartfelt thank you from me for that <3)

I was gonna say the post said "on anon" but yknow, if you had sent this in on anon that would not have been anonymous anyway GFHDJS <3 That being said...

I'm blaming the fact that it's early but I really am just a little weepy and it took me like three times of reading to finally formulate some thoughts but most of them are just blubbering and or happy keysmash

Wanted to say that I just can't not explore things - but I realize I could. But where would be the fun in that? Fun has me in a chokehold and I'm never even considering not to indulge!

It makes things hard to follow and I'm self-conscious about that at times, which may make the weepiness partly out of relief/ reassurance. Always happy to hear that it's fun to follow along wherever my adhd brain takes me, and it is fun to explore - I love doing it!

I write fanfic for my fanfic, and apart from those bouts of "oh god no one's gonna be able to follow this mess of an AU" I'm so so happy to do it! There are so many different ways things could have gone, and I'm a huge sucker for the "soulmates in the 'in every universe, I'd choose you' way" trope - they choose each other, again and again and no matter how they meet, it turns out okay! Even the (discord exclusive (so far) because I wasn't confident enough to post Glamrock stuff before) version of AU where Robin works for Abra Fez with the Glamrocks - they still get to have fun with their boys! There's a happy ending! (and lots of shenanigans on the way gfhdsj)

The dynamics change and that's a lot of fun, and yeah I really just. Have to agree with your judgement - except I think fun would never let me dare forget it gfhdjsk

I love seeing what other people come up with - fanart and fanfic and the agentsona shenanigans, I always intended for this AU to be a sandbox to play in! I do it at any given moment, and it's so much more fun with other people enjoying themselves too! It can be silly, it can rely on so much suspension of disbelief, as long as it is fun! That is the most important part, and I'm glad to deliver!

(Also very glad to coax you out of your shell - it can be scary to be self indulgent when you feel so observed! Cringe culture is dead but its effect lingers! But I'm always gonna be very vocal about my support for self-indulgence because it is so much fun, that's even more dynamics to explore! It's nice, it's fun, and hurts no one - so I wish you heaps of self-indulgence in your future <3)

[softxsuki]

hii i recently came across your blog congrats on 1000 followers :)) may i request a haikyuu matchup!

i’m a straight 5’4 mixed girl (blasian) currently in my second year of college studying psychology and micro-biology (stem girlie🤪) i have dark brown curly hair that is almost mid back and dark brown brown eyes and a apparently very prominent freckle on the right side of my nose. my hogwarts house is ravenclaw but i have a lot of hufflepuff qualities, my mbti is infp, and my ennegram type is 2w3 and my zodiac is capricorn sun, aries moon, and sag rising. my love language is also quality time and the love language id most like to receive is acts of service and quality time. i’m a bit of an old soul, my interests are photography, making little vlogs, reading, writing, journaling, watching studio ghibli movies, and playing video games. I like talking about dreams and their meanings and just having really heartfelt deep conversations. I’m kinda shy when you first meet me but once you get to know me i’m pretty outgoing and crazy and will open up with people who I really trust. overall i’d say that i’m more of an ambivert but I like to keep an open mind going into new things. I like to surround myself with people who have good vibes and bring out the best in me as well as themselves. I would like my match to be from the haikyuu fandom with a male preference, I feel like the our general dynamic would be like friends to lovers like we are each others best friends we know everything about each other and joke around a lot! (tickling, play fighting, teasing, inside jokes) but know when to be sentimental and sappy/romantic (picnics dates, stargazing, midnight talks) I feel like our average date would be would be going out to make/paint pottery then strolling trough town window shopping trying new restaurants and cafes and exploring, then coming back home for movies and relaxing. though i do tend to stay in more. I’d don’t really have a type per say maybe like warm eyes, nice smile, a nice toned broad stature as long as their taller than me would and a really kind and genuine personality where we instantly always click and look out for each other and are able to read each other well. and a scenario i’d like to see us in is maybe us unwinding after a busy day together picking out a movie getting unready and ordering food (like that scene of rory and jess talking about what food and movie to watch) tyty sorry this was soo long!!

1000 Follower Event Matchup #7

My event is now CLOSED, but I will be doing more events like these in the future. You can checkout the masterlist for this event here.

Note: Hello! Welcome to my blog and thank you for participating in my event! I finally got to your request, I apologize for the wait. Life is BUSY :( but I appreciate your patience! I hope you enjoy your matchup and who I matched you with :3 have a wonderful day (and thanks for being so detailed in your request, it really helps me match you more accurately!)

I match you with TETSURO KUROO

Runner-up’s were ushijima and akaashi <3

Technical: OKAY so you are an INFP and Kuroo is an ENTP. TECHNICALLY SPEAKING these two personality types are NOT compatible, but I don’t want my matchups to be solely on which mbti types and zodiac signs are compatible. Otherwise so many of you would be matched with the same person. NOW, while you would be the “supervisor” in this relationship, judging all the mistakes that Kuroo as a ENTP makes, I feel like Kuroo is actually pretty mature as he’s always telling Kenma off for things, and I don’t think you’d be the type who’s picky about little things that he does that you may not agree with, so I think with good communication, you would definitely work out. In contrast to this though, your zodiac signs, Capricorn and Scorpio are very compatible! You’re both full of determination and strive to be recognized (you’d both recognize each other) and work together to achieve your goals and grow tremendously as a couple! Each relationship needs some kind of sacrifice, so there may be times where you butt-heads, but balance is easily placed in your relationship.

Personable: Let me start off my saying, as soon as I read your summary of yourself, I instantly thought of Kuroo. He’s goofy and you’d both definitely have some great inside jokes together, that not even his closest friends would understand, but I think he also has his mature side that comes out whenever necessary. He would admire you so much; in his eyes, you are beyond gorgeous, and he will remind you of that in the cheekiest ways every single day. That freckle on the side of your nose is a spot he loves to kiss you (aside from your lips of course). He admires how intelligent you are and brags heavily about you pursuing your degree in STEM to his friends! He’s pretty smart himself so he might try and peek over your shoulder and learn some of the things you’re learning in school, just so he can study with you and be helpful if you ever need the extra help.

Your love language is filled by this man, I swear. Quality time? He loves being around you all the time whenever he has a moment to spare. You're his energy source and he hopes he’s yours as well. Now for acts of service *insert fangirl screams* He's so good at acts of service????? In the most romantic and gentlemanly way. You come over to his place? He’s greeting you at the door and helping you step out of your shoes, leading you over the kitchen to a FEAST he has prepared for the both of you. Chivalry is dead? Not on Kuroo’s watch. He opens doors for you, makes breakfast in bed for you if you spend the night, when it rains and you both share an umbrella, he makes sure you’re completely covered by the umbrella even if his shoulder is getting soaked. *slams card on table* I NEED

You both definitely bring out the best in each other and help each other grow in so many ways. This is the definition of A POWER COUPLE. Everyone is shaking in their boots whenever you’re linked hand in hand in public. As cocky as he is in the volleyball world, that all disappears with you. He treats you with so much respect and love, girl…I'm jealous just picturing it. Of course, he has his moments where he says something so out of pocket with that smirk plastered on his face…just keep him in line PFF. Your little adventurous, yet simplistic, romantic dates are his favorite part of the week. Where he can really just sit back, be himself, and enjoy quality time with you away from the stresses of life. You both have a lot to learn from each other and so much growth to do as a couple. 

Unwinding After A Busy Day with Kuroo

This all takes place at his place

After your classes and whatever work he had to get through for the day, he invites you over for some well deserved quality time together (this is completely separate from your date nights you have weekly)

He leaves some of his clothes on his bed so you can take a shower and get comfy in his clothes for the night as he scrolls on his phone through different takeout places nearby that sound promising

Once showered and cozied up in one of his shirts and sweatpants, Kuroo smiles up at you and pats the spot next to him so you can snuggle up to him, pulling you close so you can see the list of restaurants he has pulled up on his phone

He’s okay with you deciding where you want to order food from, and you’re more than happy picking a place

So as soon as you do, he calls the restaurant and places an order for delivery, telling the lady on the other line which items he wanted

You’re completely relaxed in his arms as he now scrolls through Netflix, looking for a movie the two of you can watch together as you wait for your food to arrive

You both take so long deciding on a movie though that the food arrives just as you finally agree on one

He answers the door, pays for the food and sets all the food up on his coffee table, deciding you guys would eat while watching the movie

The movie plays and you share your food with each other, taking a seat in front of the couch to use the coffee table as a dining table for the night

He glances over at you every so often, smiling in pure bliss at the fact that you’re there with him

Once you finish eating, you move onto the couch where you both struggle to stay awake as the movie continues to play; Kuroo holds you close to his chest, fiddling with your fingers as you start to doze off

You both end up falling asleep on the couch as your movie finishes and Netflix just keeps playing more stuff automatically

You wake up the next morning with a stiff neck and sore back as the screen reads ‘are you still there?’

It was all worth it though, waking up beside Kuroo was one of your favorite things (his too, you had no idea that he was actually awake and just admiring you for a few minutes before you woke up)

EVENT REQUESTS ARE CLOSED

REGULAR REQUESTS ARE OPEN

Posted: 10/2/2022

[the-water-nixie]

Felicitations

KinnPorsche Week Day 4: "You're so sappy." + fluff

Tankhun is happy for Kinn and Porsche for mostly unselfish reasons. But also for selfish ones. He can admit that. He knows who he is. 

Also on AO3.

“So…” Kinn watches them all with a toothy smile on his face, dragging out whatever he and Porsche have gathered their brothers together to tell them. As if it could be exciting enough to warrant such a long pause. Tankhun rolls his eyes and swishes his jacket until he’s startled by Kinn clapping his hands together with a loud swack. 

Porsche giggles. Tankhun rolls his eyes again. 

“We know we can’t legally get married, but we’re going to have a wedding anyway, a commitment ceremony,” Kinn finally finishes. 

Porchay is the first to react and offer his bright, heartfelt congratulations. Kim mumbles something at them but Tankhun can’t make out what he says. He’s not terribly articulate in the face of certain Kittisawats. 

Tankhun marches forward and pulls both Kinn and Porsche into a messy hug. “Well, of course you’re getting married,” Tankhun says instead of congratulating them. 

“We thought you could help us with the preparations, Khun,” Kinn says. He’s still smiling with too many teeth. It’s a little unnerving. 

“Of course I will,” Tankhun says. Obviously. He doesn’t feel it needs to be said that he will be in charge of all preparations. “Who else is going to do it? Leather and flannel over there?” He pokes a thumb at Kim and Porchay. “And you two certainly can’t be left to your own devices. Your whole idea of fashion is shirts you never button in a vast array of colours.”

Porchay tries to cover his snort of laughter at Tankhun’s remark but isn’t very successful. Tankhun gives his a pleased smile. 

But Kinn and Porsche don’t even have to decency to acknowledge Tankhun’s mockery. They’ve settled on Tankhun’s favourite couch and are nuzzling their noses together. 

“Ugh, you two.” Tankhun makes sure the feathers trailing his favourite new jacket smack both Kinn and Porsche as he passes them to sit on the other side of the couch. “You’re so sappy.” 

They don’t seem to notice, even though a large feather fell out and now sits on the top of Kinn’s head. He looks like a cockatiel. Tankhun pretends to be annoyed by them, but he honestly finds it sweet. He’s glad that Kinn is so happy he can’t stop making cheesy jokes or holding Porsche’s hands, or kissing Porsche’s hands. Okay, that gets a little sickening after the tenth time in one conversation. Also, Tankhun feels like having your mouth on other people that often—and especially their hands, which are probably one of the dirtiest parts of a person—can’t be very sanitary. And he can’t imagine Porsche washes his hands all the time the way Tankhun does. He doesn’t seem the type. 

But regardless of their ickiness or the frequency Porsche theoretically washes his hands, Tankhun is happy for them. He’s happy that Kinn is happy and feels able to show it to the world, and he’s happy that his brother found that happiness with Porsche. 

And Tankhun is also happy for selfish reasons, if he’s being honest, which he mostly tries to be. Porsche being so disgustingly in love with Kinn means that Tankhun gets to keep Porsche, too. He won’t leave him the way Pete did. He will get to keep Porsche forever. 

Now to work on the other one. 

He takes his gaze off of Kinn and Porsche making cow eyes at each other and shifts his focus to their immediate right where Porchay sits on Tankhun’s favourite chair. He’s trying to look relaxed, trying to look happy to be there, but the way his butt rests right on the edge of the seat like he’s just waiting for the moment he can bail on this happy little get-together and flee the room gives him away. 

On the immediate left stands Kim. He is also trying to appear at ease, leaning lazily against Tankhun’s other favourite chair. He keeps shooting furtive glances at Porchay—either to check if he’s being watched or to be sure he isn’t, who actually knows—and then oh so subtly looking toward the door. 

Tankhun thinks that if he can manage to get them to have an actual conversation—with at least some light grovelling on his littlest brother’s part—he might be able to swing keeping Porchay, too. He should talk to Arm about maybe breaking a door at an opportune time and trapping them somewhere for a few hours. 

Yes, that would work very nicely. 

But that is a plan for another day. Today he will teach Kinn and Porsche all about ice sculptures… and maybe peacocks. All parties could use more peacocks.

“Oi, you two!” Tankhun claps his hands next to Kinn’s ear to get his attention. “Stop licking each other’s faces. It’s time to get to work!” 

“Right now?” Porsche asks. His expression is all forlorn because he would definitely rather be licking Kinn’s face again or whatever he’d just been doing. Tankhun is trying not to look too closely. 

Tankhun slaps his own forehead. Honestly. “Of course right now! Do you know how much work goes into planning a party, let alone a wedding? When do you want to get married?” Before either of them can answer, he adds, “Doesn’t matter. I can tell you right now, whenever it is there isn’t enough time.” 

Both Kinn and Porsche sputter at him. He can hear Porchay’s little snorts of laughter as he makes his escape at last, followed closely by Kim. Hmmm… maybe Tankhun won’t have to make Arm lock them in a room after all. 

He pushes that thought to the back of his mind for the time being. He will worry about the littles once the bigger ones are married.