#once my phone is charged so i can play music for a while i need to wash dishes 😔

[limewatt]

any time i have to roll something out to a certain thickness i just eyeball it and hope i was right. whether that shit is 1/4ths of an inch is between it and god

[one-piece-aus]

Whumptober Day 6

Ace x Reader

Warning: implied loss in accident

Edit: forgot this was requested by anon, oops

"Spark on the wire~ fuel on the fire~ preach to the choir~ do~ or die..."

"I know you could sing!" Ace exclaimed revealing himself once you finished singing.

"Ace?" You jumped around to see him. "How long have you- why are you holding your phone?"

"I'm gonna upload this to YouTube~" Ace said, a giant smirk tugging on his lips.

"Oh no you don't!" You climbed off your bed and started charging at him as he ran away laughing.

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"Come on [Y/n], just give it a try," Ace said as the recording started. "You saw how many views the last one got, people will love to hear your voice again."

"I don't know..." You adjusted the headphones around your neck. "You sure it wasn't because of the end of the video that people kept watching it?"

"I'm sure, you got an amazing voice, you just need to get it out there." Ace smiled at you from behind the camera. His smile made you smile, even if it was a small smile you gave.

"Alright... here goes nothing." You put your headphones on and let the music take over.

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"Alright, alright, how does it feel to have your first gig offer at 20k subscribers?" Ace asked holding the camera up to get your reaction.

"I can hardly believe it," you laughed, leaning your head on the back of your chair. "Are you sure this isn't a dream?"

"Would you like me to pinch you?"

"Sure."

Ace moved closer and pinched your arm.

"Ow! Not that hard," you whined rubbing your arm.

"You asked for it," Ace chuckled backing up so the camera wasn't in your face, he then turned it around to face him. "She asked for it."

"Oh yeah? Let's see how you like a taste of your own medicine!"

"Woah shit!" Ace started running out of the room, camera still facing him as he rushed out of there. From certain angles, the camera caught you chasing after him from behind. "I didn't ask for this!"

"You did with a smug smirk of yours!"

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"Acccce, there's so many people out there," you whispered walking over to him, holding your mic in your hand.

"This is nothing, [Y/n]," Ace reassured, accidentally getting his hand in the camera's frame. "Way more people watch you sing on YouTube." At least, he's trying to reassure you. Your grip on the mic tightened and you held it closer to your chest. Taking notice of this, he moved the camera away from his face so you could see him. "Hey, you're gonna be alright, just find me in the crowd and act like you're in our chill cave, they even got the same lighting as the place."

You glanced up at Ace before wrapping your arms around him. He hugged you back for good luck, only letting go when the lights went down.

"I better get to my seat now. Don't worry, you'll do great out there."

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"You'll never make me." You turned your back to the camera.

"[Y/n], this a ticket to your dream city!" Ace reminded you as he waved the plane tickets. "They're first class and everything."

"I'm afraid of heights."

"Since when?" Ace questioned, putting the tickets down.

"Since always."

"How come I never knew before?"

"Because we've never been up somewhere high before?"

"What about the top of the monkey bars?"

"That's not 10 thousand miles in the air!" You stated, turning back to the camera.

"Okay it's not that high-"

"You're right, it's probably even higher!" You spun around again and fell back on your bed. You folded your arms and pouted while Ace walked around your bed and looked down at you.

"You know, for someone scared of heights, you fall down on your bed without hesitation," Ace pointed out, you grumbled and narrowed your eyes at him. He sighed and sat down next to you on your bed. "If you're nervous, you don't have to be. Trust me, with some headphones and music playing, you won't even notice where you are."

"Really?" You look at him, fragments of worry still lingering in your eyes.

"Mhm, and I'll be there by your side the entire time."

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"Because the world will never take my heart~!"

The crowd cheers after the performance ends. Ace smiles from behind the camera as he's recording you smiling and waving to the audience. Who knew you'd get this far?

"Thank you everyone!" You began, and more cheers were heard. "Alright, alright, settle down." You waited for the crowd to quiet down before you continued. "You are all so amazing, and I'm grateful you're my fans, but I never would've gotten here if it wasn't for someone, which is why I wanna say a big thank you to Ace."

"Me?" Ace whispered, surprised and caught off guard when you hopped over to him, taking his arm and pulling him on stage.

"Many of you know him if you watch my YouTube channel, he's the reason why I'm standing here today." You gave him a side hug and Ace had to adjust his hold on the camera so he could return the hug. "So thank you, Ace!"

The camera perfectly captured your smile at him, so full of life and joy, a memory he'll treasure forever.

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"So thank you, Ace!"

"Hey, bro you in here- oh sorry."

Ace paused the video and looked up at Sabo.

"Didn't mean to interrupt," Sabo apologized. He frowned as he watched Ace close his laptop.

"Nah, it's fine..." Ace pushed the laptop away from him and shifted his position in bed. "What did you need something?"

"No, I was just gonna tell you the pizza's here."

"Oh..." He dipped his head down. "Can you bring a box up for me?"

"Sure thing." Sabo headed out, leaving the door open since he'd be returning shortly.

Ace's gaze wandered around while he waited for food. Your CDs are scattered across the floor next to his radio, he'd probably pick one to play while he's eating. His hoodies you used to steal were thrown over his dresser, your scent faded from them, and even the one he wore now hardly held it anymore. His hand gripped onto your old headphones, trying to hold your presence.

"I'm back." Sabo entered his room with three pizza boxes.

"I only asked for one-"

"You don't expect me to eat two pizza boxes by myself downstairs, do you?"

"Alright..." Ace moved over to make room for Sabo to sit down and place the pizza between them. Silence laid in the room for a bit as the two ate until Sabo broke the ice.

"How long has it been since... the accident?"

"I don't know," Ace shrugged. "Each day is a blur now."

"Hmm..." Sabo hummed and finished his slice before continuing, "You know, I was in your shoes after Kuma passed. It's hard losing a friend-"

"She wasn't just a friend." Ace lowered his slice of pizza. "Sorry, I didn't mean to snap, I just... I loved her you know... and I never got the chance to tell her how I really feel."

Sabo sighed and placed a comforting hand on his brother's back. He wishes he could say something more but alas, what do you say to someone whose heart was stolen by the world?

Tag: @bookandyarndragon @roseoftrafalgar

[vanfleeter]

Apple Pie // JTK

Pairing: Jake x reader Warning: SMUT (minors stay the hell away, thank you), teasing, edging, penetrative sex, fingering. Author's Note: Sometimes even tik tok gives me ideas. Also, not easy writing smut while you're tired.

Summary: Jake has bad luck after bad luck all day and all he wants is the apple pie waiting for him back home.

Today has been nothing but bad luck for Jake.

First he woke up and quickly found out that his phone never charged overnight and now he has less than 20% left. How? He barely used it. But he looks down at the cord to see it completely fried in the outlet.

Oh great. Something that needs to be fixed.

Then after his shower, he discovers his blow dryer has officially gone dead. Which means he has to go all day air drying his hair. Talk about a bad hair day.

To do list:

Call an electrician and get the outlet fixed in bedroom

Buy a new hair dryer

Not exactly how he envisioned his morning.

Just when he thought it couldn’t get worse, he hits a pothole in the road spilling his coffee all over the front of his pants. “Oh fuck!” He shouts. He earns snickers from the guys as soon as he steps into the office space.

“I did not pee myself.” He says pointing to Josh. “So don’t say it.”

“I was gonna say you look awful.” Josh says. “Rough morning?”

Jake rolls his eyes and collapses into the nearest couch. “First my phone never charged because the whole outlet was fried, so I have to get that fixed. Then my blow dryer just gave out on me so now I have to air dry my hair and it looks like shit. But to make matters worse, I hit a fucking pot hole and spilt my coffee all over my pants.” He hangs his head back against the top of the couch and closes his eyes. “Today just fucking sucks already.”

“Well, what better way to take your mind off of the mishaps than to play some music?” Sam says. “We’re nearly done with these songs, I know we can finish them today.”

Jake heaves a sigh and pushes himself off the couch. As he does, he feels his phone vibrate in his pocket and he pulls it out to find a text from you.

“I know your morning hasn’t been going great, so I thought I’d make some apple pie. Something good to look forward to when you get home.”

He smiles and types back a quick response before stuffing his phone back into his pocket and following the others into the studio.

They nearly made it to the very end of the song when suddenly one of the strings on Jake’s guitar snaps. He groans as he hangs his head. “Fucking hell…” He mutters as he rips his guitar off of his body.

The other three stare at him wondering who should speak if any. But they glanced between themselves and silently decided to leave him be.

Leaving the sound room with his guitar, he goes down the hall to the equipment area and digs around for a new string. Once he locates the ones he needs, he sets his guitar on the table and sets to work on fixing it. While he does, he starts to run over his day in his head.

“What else could possibly go wrong?” He mutters as he finishes fixing the string on his guitar.

“Should one of us go check on him?” Josh asks as he leans against his stool.

“I think it's best if we let him cool off.” Danny says.

“He’s right,” Sam says as he kicks a hacky sack back and forth. “Last thing one of us needs is for him to blow his top. I’m not in the mood to be yelled at today.”

Danny looks over Sam, his eyebrows knitting together when he sees the hacky sack. “Sam, what the hell is that?”

“A hacky sack.”

“And you brought that because…”

“Because I wanted to play with it?” Sam questions.

“But why–” Danny shakes his head. “Never mind..”

Sam shrugs his shoulders and resumes his little game. He kicks it between his feet again and behind him but kicks it slightly too hard and sends it to the ceiling. It bounces off the ceiling and hits the snare drum of Danny’s drum kit before bouncing back up into the air and hitting the wall opposite of Danny.

“Sam!” Josh shouts as he dodges the sack.

“Sorry!”

The sack bounces off of the wall and smacks right into Jake’s face as he walks through the door. They all cringe at the sight. Jake groans as he holds his face.

“Seriously?” He says as he kicks the door shut behind him. “What the hell was that?”

“Sorry..” Sam mutters.

“Sam thought it would be fun to bring a hacky sack to the studio..” Danny says as he shoots Sam a look.

“I said I was sorry..”

Jake huffs and lets his shoulders. “Can we just call it for today?” He says. “I’m done with today and I just want to go home and eat pie.”

“Pie?” Sam perks up.

“Not for you, hacky sack.” Danny says.

“Damn..”

Josh sighs and pushes off his stool. “Yeah, we can call it a day. We got a lot farther than I hoped we’d get.”

“Thank you.” Jake sighs. He packs up his guitar and makes haste to get out of the studio. He pulls out his phone and calls your number and waits for you to answer.

Pulling out onto the freeway, he hears the ring end and be replaced with your voice. “Hi baby, how’s work going?”

“Just left..”

“Oh wonderful. You’ll be home just in time for pie.”

“I have been thinking about that all day.”

“Don’t I feel neglected.” You feign offense with a giggle.

Jake chuckles. “Don’t tell me you’re jealous of a pie.”

“Maybe a little.” You say. “How’d the rest of your day go? Better, I hope.”

“Eh..”

“Uh oh..”

Jake sighs. “I hit a pothole on the way to work and spilled coffee all over my pants so I had to spend the whole day with coffee stained pants.”

“Oh honey, I could have brought you new ones.”

“Eh no, it wasn’t a big deal. We weren’t doing anything important that I would have to change for.”

“What else happened?”

“Everything seemed to be going great after that. But.. Never assume..”

You lean against the kitchen counter with the phone pressed to your ear. “What happened?”

“First a string snaps on my guitar..”

“You never like that.”

“Exactly.. And then as I come back, I get smacked in the face with Sam’s hacky sack.”

“He brought a hacky sack to the studio?”

“Such a dumbass sometimes..”

You giggle. “How’s your face?”

“My nose is throbbing.” Jake groans. “I didn’t even know hacky sacks could hurt that bad.”

“Aw, baby I’m sorry. But don’t fret, your apple pie will be waiting for you when you get here.”

“Great,” Jake says as he puts on his turn signal to change lanes. “I need something sweet and warm after the hell I went through today.”

“Ahh, maybe you’re taking this whole ‘Welcome To Hell’ bit slightly too far.” You joke.

“Ha ha ha, you’re so funny.” He sarcastically says.

“Well.. I’ll have you know. The pie won’t be the only thing sweet and warm waiting for you when you get home.”

“Oh yeah?” He shifts his seat.

“I’ve been thinking about it all day.” You say. “How after you devour the pie, maybe, just maybe you can have another sweet and warm treat when you get home.”

Jake’s fingers curl around the steering wheel. His knuckles slowly turn white the tighter he grips it. “Stop it..” He growls.

“Aw, is my baby getting all hot and bothered?” You tease. “You’re thinking about it, aren’t you? Seeing me spread out just for you. I bet I taste better than the pie.”

Jake’s right hand shoots to the growing bulge beneath his pants and gently palms himself.

“I take your silence as a yes?” You ask.

A moan escapes his lips. “Mmhmm.. Yes, baby.”

“Jacob Kiszka, are you getting off while driving?”

“Mmmm, maybe..”

“Jacob!”

He chuckles. “Well stop talking like that.”

“Jake, you need to pay attention to driving.”

“Oh I am..” He says. “I can do both.”

It wasn’t long before he heard a loud pop and his car shaking as it moved. “Jake, what was that?”

He peers into the side view mirror to see the left back tire completely blown. “Oh fuck… Just more things to add to the list of ‘what else could go wrong?’.” Pulling off to the side of the freeway and throwing on his hazards.

“What happened?” You ask.

“Damn tire blew..”

“Do you have a spare?”

Jake sighs and lays his head back against the seat. “Yeah..”

“Do you know how to change it?”

“Babe…”

“I’m just asking. I’ve never seen you change a tire.”

“That’s because I’ve never had to. I’ll shoot you a text when I’m on my way again..” He ends the call and gets out of the car. Unhooking the spare tire from the back of his jeep, he sets it on the ground and retrieves the tools he needs from the trunk. —

You hear the front door close, slightly louder than normal. He’s definitely not happy. Closing your book, you get up from the couch and step out into the hallway to see him dumping his keys into the glass bowl on the table and setting the guitar case up against the wall. As he starts to make his way towards you, the guitar case slowly slides off the wall and lands with a loud thud on the floor. His shoulders hike up as he freezes in his steps.

Heaving a sigh, he shakes his head and continues walking towards you. Dropping his head on your shoulder, you run your fingers through his hair.

“Don’t touch my hair..” He mumbles into the skin of your neck. “It’s gross.” You lightly giggle and he lifts his head.

“You know you could have used my hair dryer this morning.” You say.

His jaw slightly falls open. “I–” He sighs. “I didn’t even think about that.”

You smile and pull him off to the kitchen. “It’s all okay, because your sweet apple pie has been waiting for you all day.”

“And I’ve been waiting for it all damn day.”

You cut him a slice and lay it on a plate before handing it off to him. “Eat at the table.”

“I know, I know.” Jake says as he turns on his heels and heads for the table. As he sets it on the table, he goes to sit down but accidentally bumps the plate with his hand sending the plate and the pie crashing on the floor.

He falls into the chair and hangs his head. “Fuck. My. Life.”

“I can get you another-”

Jake shakes his head. He bends over and picks up the plate and the fork and scoops the slice of pie onto the plate before bringing it to the trash can and dumping it inside.

“I’m going to bed…”

“Aw no, Jake.”

“Today has just been horrible.. I just want to go to bed now…”

You watch him as he sulks off towards the stairs. Grabbing the roll of paper towels, you rip off a couple and go to clean the floor off from the sticky pie goo.

Going upstairs to the bedroom, you find Jake curled up in a ball beneath the covers. “Jakey..” You sing as you climb onto the bed.

“Go away.”

“Aw, is my poor baby going to pout all night?”

Jake turns over to look at you, his eyebrows knitted together and his eyes slowly turning dark. You crawl across the bed and gently straddle his waist.

“Poor baby?” He says. “Did you just ‘poor baby’ me?” He says, grabbing your hips in his hands and squeezing tightly.

You shrug your shoulders. “Well, you are acting like one.”

He suddenly flips the two of you over so that he’s on top of you. His hair dangly loosely in the sides of his face as his necklace rests gently on your chest. “I’m gonna show you who the poor baby is going to be and it won’t be me.”

He feels your body shiver beneath him. A wicked smile spreads across his face.

“I was wondering when my turn would be.” You say stroking your fingers down his back.

“Were you really jealous of that apple pie?”

“Maybe a little.” You say.

He chuckles before leaning down to kiss you. “Nothing is sweeter or tastier than my baby..” He brings his hands down to the waistband of your sweats and slips it beneath the fabric. He rubs the pads of his fingers into the fabric of your underwear and hums in delight when he feels your wetness. “Oh baby, you’re already so wet.”

“I told you that pie wouldn’t be the only thing sweet and warm waiting for you. You thought you were the only one all hot and bothered?”

He presses his fingers harder against you as he continues the circular movements. You allow your head to fall back into the pillows as a moan escapes your lips. Removing his hand from inside of your pants, he pulls away and leans back on his knees to grab the fabric of your sweats and pull them down your legs along with your underwear.

You can see his cock bulging beneath his pants. He undoes his belt and pushes down his pants before climbing back onto the bed. He grabs your legs and gently opens them. You can see the lust and hunger in his eyes as he stares at your soaked core.

He doesn’t hesitate. He wraps his arms around your thighs and sinks his face in between your legs. You feel his tongue lick you from bottom to top and slip in between your folds. Your hands instinctively find their way to his hair and grip tightly to his loose curls. He groans into you, the vibrations eliciting another moan from you.

Removing one of his arms around your thighs, he brings his fingers in and gently guides them in to work alongside his tongue.

“You’re so fucking sweet baby..” He says when he lifts his face.

“Sweeter than an apple pie?”

He snorts and drops his head. “The Chordettes, really?” You giggle as you nod your head.

He goes back to pumping his fingers as he brings himself back up to you. “I think the song is about how sweet a man is.”

“Oh you can be sweet too baby.” You say. He leans down again and kisses you. You moan when you feel his fingers curl inside of you, your walls clenching around them. “So sweet..” He smiles against your lips and removes his fingers. You whine and open your eyes to look at him. “Don’t you dare.”

He chuckles. “Did my poor baby want to cum?” He teases.

“Jake!” You whine.

“Hold yourself.”

“What are you doing?” You ask as you watch climb off the bed. He disappears from the room and you hear his footsteps fall down the stairs. “Jake!”

“Be patient!” You hear him yell.

Patient? He thinks you can be patient. Who the fuck does he think he is?

Slowly you start to move your hand down to your center. Just as you’re about to touch yourself and finish what he started, you hear his voice boom up the stairs.

“Don’t even think about it!”

You groan and pull your hand away. “Jake! Come back up here!”

“In a minute!” His voice is slightly muffled as he grumbles out the words that he speaks.

“Are you eating right now?!”

No answer.

“Jacob!”

You climb off the bed and grab your robe to slip on and tie around your waist. Storming downstairs and to the kitchen you see him perched at the island counter with a fork on his hand. You watch him as he digs into the pie and takes another bite. His eyes never leave you as his mouth devours the pie and his tongue licks the sweet caramel off of the fork. A smirk forms on his face.

“You’re eating pie?!”

He nods his head. “Like I said, I’ve been waiting all damn day for it.”

“So did you do all that and then you just leave to eat pie?!”

“Mmhmm.”

“You’re an ass, you know that.”

“So I’ve been told.” You huff and cross your arms over your chest. He chuckles and shakes his head. “Now who’s the poor baby? Are you having a bad night?”

He sets his fork inside of the tin pan and pushes it away. He motions you over. You sigh and walk over to him and he pulls you onto his lap.

“I’m sorry but I really wanted that pie.” He says kissing you. “Where were we?” He clicks his tongue. “I remember.”

He sets you on the ground and discards your robe before picking you up and carrying you over to the couch. Laying you down, he climbs in between your legs and hooks them around your waist. You both moan in pleasure as he slides himself inside of you.

“Fuck baby..” He groans. He drops his head on your chest as he bottoms out.

He begins to slowly thrust in and then out until he finds the right pace. His arms are propped up on both sides of your head and use them as leverage to thrust deeper and rougher. Your fingers dig deep into his back making his muscle flex instinctively. He moves his right arm from beside your head to wrap underneath your body and hold you tightly to his body. He flicks his head to the side allowing his hair to flip to the side of his head. Seeing his necklaces swaying viciously back and forth above you, you reach your head up and grab hold of the coin pendant with your teeth and swirl your tongue around it, your eyes never leaving his. You let go of the pendant and pull his head down to you so you can kiss him. He groans against your lips.

“Fuck baby..” He moans. “I’m—Oh—Baby..”

You meet him at his high as he spills inside of you. He still holds you tightly as he fucks you through his orgasm and yours.

“That’s my baby..” He murmurs against the sweat covered skin of your chest. He presses a gentle kiss to the middle of your chest. His movements slow down as he catches his breath. He eventually removes himself from you and rests his head on your chest.

“Now I want pie.” You say making him laugh.

He pushes off of you and pulls you off the couch. You stumble a little and he catches you. He chuckles and presses a kiss to your forehead. He scoops you up in his arms and carries you to the kitchen and places you on the counter top. He grabs a cloth from the oven handle and soaks it under the faucet before using it to clean you up.

“So I’d say that your day did a full one eighty, yeah?” You say as you reach for the tin pan still containing what was left of the apple pie.

He nods his head and discards the towel on the floor. He grabs your hips and slides you to the edge of the counter. You stab a piece of pie and lift it to his mouth. He gladly opens and takes the bite of pie. You dig in again and take your own bite of it. You moan and roll your eyes.

“Are you sure I’m sweeter than this pie?”

He slides his hand down to your core and drags his fingers through your folds. After he had just cleaned you, he was turning you into a mess again. “Do you want to taste yourself?” You nod your head and he brings his fingers up to your mouth. You open your mouth and he inserts them. “Who tastes better? You or the pie?” He pulls his fingers from your mouth and leans against the counter, his hands resting on the marble on either side of you. He cocks his head with a smug look on his face.

“Definitely the pie.”

He scoffs and shakes his head. “Bullshit.” He gives you a kiss but groans when he tastes you mixed with the pie. “It’s like fucking crack.”

Finalizada

taglist: @losfacedevil @lightmylove-gvf @safarithong @ignite-my-fire @ohgodthefeeling-gvf (some people i wanted to tag but your handle didn't show up)

[nosesitter]

God only knows

So helpful series part 2

1.7k words

| dark!joel miller

fun fact immediately when I posted the original part 2 I hated it! Maybe I’m too critical of my work 😔 but I’ve decided to give this a redo cause who doesn’t love a sequel. Quick shoutout to the 43 people who read the original part2. Got inspired to write this by listening to ‘God only knows’ by The Beach Boys.

⚠️:DARK!joel, breaking and entering(he’s back inside her apartment😭),right out the gate m!masturbation, PANTY SNIFFING, panty stealing again, mentions of f!oral but none happens, drug use(weed), Joel watches her from her closet, more m!masturbation(not sorry)

It’s the third time today Joel’s tugged at his cock. His hand working his red aching tip. He can’t possibly have anymore left in him to give your already came on underwear. Joel jerks his hand faster imagining you on your bed, hand between your legs, and his name on your lips. You’ve been home all day and so has Joel. Hearing your music playing from the other side of the wall, Joel doesn’t mind thought it reminds him that you’re still there, sauntering around your apartment in only a big t shirt and a pair of underwear just egging Joel on to jerk off some more. But he can’t anymore, at least not on your same pair of panties he’s had for a week now. Joel’s hands go for his phone opening the ring app to see you washing the dishes, hips swaying and head bopping to the music playing from your tv.

If you’re home, Joel’s home which means in the week since he’s broken in and had you here in his apartment he hasn’t left. He calls his brother, ignoring Tommy’s concerns, but mostly says he has to work from home, and to forward him any work on the computer that needs to be done while Joel sits at home writing his name on checks and jerking his cock. Joel’s hand lets go of his cock because even he knows he has nothing else to give. He heads to his bathroom and washes his hands, looking down at his red puffy tip he sighs and just wishes he could cure his addiction for you. Maybe if he just had a taste, a small crumb of you on his lips. He would wear your spent proudly on his beard hours after eating you out if you’d just let him.

The running water from you washing dishes stops, Joel comes rushing back to his phone that’s charging on his pillow. He sees you standing in the middle of the apartment looking around at all the cleaning you did. The whole place is spic and span. Joel could smell the floral cleaner from you mopping earlier through his air vent. He watches your bare feet walk across the living room and down the hall into your bedroom where you begin to strip down and head into the bathroom. You’re about to take a shower. Joel just can’t take it anymore, he sees the panties that you’ve been wearing all day sitting right on the floor in front of your bed. It’s now or never so Joel very quickly slips on his shorts and shirt and grabs the key to your apartment.

His phone held tight in his hand as he makes sure you’re still in the shower. He slowly slips the key inside the slot and unlocks the deadbolt. His eyes dart back at the phone for a second then back to the key moving to the bottom lock now. The door is unlocked all he has to do is open it. Joel’s only been nervous a couple times in his life. Once when Sarah’s mom told him she was pregnant, the second time when Sarah was born, and right now sneaking into your apartment while you’re still inside. He opens the door and slips in quick. He turns and slowly shuts the door, it clicks into place when it’s fully closed. The shower is still running, your music still playing, your singing echos from your bedroom bath and right into his ears. His feet take him down the hall, slowly working around the hardwood floor hoping it doesn’t creek. As he walks closer to your room his view of it opens more and he can see the panties sitting right there on the floor of your bed that’s directly in line with the bathroom door.

It’s a dangerous game he’s playing but he just can’t help himself. The smell of your vanilla shampoo overtakes his senses and for a small brief moment he thinks of walking right in that bathroom pulling back the curtain and seeing you there completely wet, suds everywhere on your body, absolutely vulnerable to him. The darker part of him subsides, for now as he just bends down and grabs what he came for. He takes the dainty pair of used pink panties and brings them to his nose. The savory scent of you fills his nose. A wet spot right on the crotch he can’t help but let his tongue dance over it. One hand slips down to his cup himself over his shorts, being careless he lets out an audible moan. The shower stops.

Joel quickly dashes to the closet right outside your bedroom. it holds towels and the water heater. Joel barely squeezes in before you come out the bathroom. Drops of water from your hair hitting the ground as your feet pat bare against the floor into the living room to turn off the tv. Joel’s forehead is pressed into the door watching you walk past the cracked open door. It’s getting hotter inside the closet. Joels big hand still holds you panties while the other holds the door barely closed. Coming back out from the bathroom, this time wrapped in a towel, to clean the floor of the water with your shirt you were wearing earlier.

“The fuck happened to my underwear?” She whispers to herself, Joel barely catches it. He sees you beginning to get dressed again this time putting shorts on. Hopefully you’re leaving so Joel can get out of here. You lean down and rummage through your bag on the floor for a few seconds before pulling out a little baggie of weed. She lets out a little giggle before sitting in the middle of her bed and grabbing a tray off her nightstand. She starts to grind up the weed and roll it into a joint. Good she’ll go outside Joel thinks to himself. He can feel the beads of sweat rolling down his back. Her phone starts to make different noises. The sounds of new videos starting as she scrolls through it.

He doesn’t think he can take anymore of this. He’s sweating bullets from you being right there and the water hearing right behind him. When you do finally get up from the bed Joel can hear the glass back door slide open and you stepping out then the door closing back. He practically falls out the closet feeling the air conditioner coat him, the beads of sweat starting to dry on his body. Your cat on your bed just staring at the strange man who just emerged from the closet. He hisses at him and starts to swat his paw at Joel. He gets the message, he needs to leave. Slowly he peaks his head around the corner to see you sat in a chair with your back towards the glass door.

Joel goes for the front door and grabs the knob but not before looking back at you. The clouds of smoke coming from you, the occasional cough coming from your lungs. Oh how he wants to just have you in his lap while the two of y’all smoke. Shotgunning the smoke from his mouth into yours, both of your lips barely touching as he blows it into your mouth. He shakes his head to escape the never ending thoughts of you and him to finally leave.

As Joel finally enters his apartment his back presses against the door as he slowly slides down it. What he did was careless and stupid and he should know better, but he doesn’t. His hand wipes the sweat from his brow and moves down to cup his raging erection. The absolute thrill he got from that was insane. He pulls his shorts over his cock and lets the band rest right under his balls he digs in his pocket past his phone for the pair of panties. He holds them to his nose and begins to stroke his cock. Using the small pearls of precum to work his tip. He sticks his tongue out, it lightly touches the cotton of her panties that hang over his nose.

God, Joel can’t wait for the day until he can get you on his face. He’d tie your hands to his headboard and get a spreader bar between your knees. He’d have you hanging right over his face for hours while his tongue works multiple orgasms from you. Pulling sweet moans then as the hours pass he’d get you begging him to stop. Until he’s licked you clean, until he knows for sure you have nothing else to give him. He grabs the panties from his face and wraps them around his cock feeling the elastic band of her panties getting tighter around him as he strangles his cock with them.

His hand jerks himself faster now he can feel the coil inside him getting red hot. A bubble forming in his throat as he tries to moan your name out. Joel’s eyes squeeze shut, the imagine of you bouncing in his lap is all he has playing behind closed eyes. His balls tense up and ropes of hot white cum come flying out of him and onto the panties. His hands tugs a couple more times before he can’t touch himself anymore. His thighs trembling under him as he just continues to sit on the floor. He moves forward, his back unsticking from the metal front door. He stands up but not before his knees could barely give out on him. Grabbing the kitchen counter he leans himself against it. He’s definitely feeling his age. The pent up adrenaline from hiding in your closet now subsiding.

Your panties fall from his lap, his cock is still out, and onto the floor as Joel bends down to retrieve them he can hear your front door open and close. You’re finally out of the house, maybe Joel can get some work done now that he has a new pair of your panties at his disposal.

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[sihtricfedaraaahvicius]

Hiya, love your fics sm. I was wondering how you felt about doing a modern sihtric fic where they’re in a relationship and it’s his birthday and they’re having a party for him. Sihtric and the reader are dancing and flirting and it leads to smut?

warnings: SMUT! mention of alcohol, oral (giving/receiving), face slapping.

pairing: Modern!Sihtric x you (f)

summary: see ask!

word count: 2k

Note: Surprise!!! (how fitting, but, yeah; surprise, I managed to write a lil fic while on holiday). Thank you for your kind words, anon, and thanks for the request! I need a cold shower now.

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'Surprise!' 

'By the gods, fuck!' Sihtric shouted as he dropped his phone and reached to grab his chest, checking if his heart was still beating.

You couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. You had managed to invite Sihtric's friends, without his knowledge, and bring them together for a surprise birthday party.

'Oh, gods,' you laughed and picked up his phone before walking up to Sihtric. You wrapped your arms around his neck and gave him a quick peck on his lips.

'Happy birthday, baby,’ you smiled, hoping he’d forgive you for this surprise party.

'You wanted this to be my last birthday, my love?' he huffed, but quickly pulled you against his chest as his eyes darted over everyone in your living room. 

‘Ya should’ve seen yer face, mate!’ Finan howled as he nudged Uhtred, who wiped a tear away from laughing. 

Hild and Osferth just giggled and felt sorry for Sihtric, as he was really startled, while Beocca, Thyra, Ragnar, Brida, Pyrlig and Gisela broke out in birthday songs. Sihtric blushed lightly and just wanted the attention to shift to anyone that wasn’t him. He loved seeing everyone here and his heart was simply full, but he just did not want to be the centre of attention.

‘Sorry,’ you giggled in his ear.

‘No, you’re not,’ he chuckled.

‘True.’

‘You’re the absolute worst, baby,’ Sihtric smiled, ‘but thank you, I really appreciate this.’

‘Okay!’ Finan shouted, ‘time to get this party started! I will be the DJ for the night. Ya can request songs, but I probably won’t play them,’ he laughed proudly while everyone booed him, but he was quick to drown out the protests with his music.

‘Finan’s in charge of the music, really?’ Sihtric frowned.

‘He wouldn’t take no for an answer.’

‘Don’t give him too much to drink, before you know it he’ll only play Irish folk music.’

‘Did ya want Irish folk music, birthday boy?’ Finan yelled.

‘No!’ everyone shouted at once.

Luckily Finan wasn’t bad with music, and everyone seemed to have a good time and was eventually dancing. But it also could’ve been the fact that everyone quickly got a lot of alcohol in their system. Because even Sihtric, who usually doesn’t dance, pulled you towards him and so there was no escape for you either. You had to dance with him.

‘How much did you have to drink?’ you laughed as his hands trailed to your waist.

‘Enough,’ he chuckled and brought one hand up to your neck as he leaned in, only to give you the sloppiest kiss he had ever given you.

‘Babe!’ you giggled and gently pushed him away, ‘we’re not alone. Save that for later,’ you winked.

‘I don’t want to save it for later,’ he pouted.

‘Well,’ you teased him and flicked your tongue over his lips, ‘you’ll have to.’

Sihtric was quick to bite your lower lip in return, but you didn’t give in, and suddenly a drunk Gisela pulled your arm to dance with her, to which Sihtric gave her a mean stare. You both could only laugh at his reaction, and after a while you danced your way out of the crowd, to your kitchen. You poured yourself another shot, which Sihtric suddenly grabbed out of your hands and drank, before you could even take a sip yourself.

‘Dance with me, you beautiful… most.. hottest … my… you’re my wife!’ Sihtric slurred heavily and he wouldn’t take no for an answer, so there you went again.

‘Having fun, my dear?’ you asked as he wrapped his arms around you from behind.

‘Gods, you’re just so… hot,’ he sighed in your ear.

‘And you are so drunk,’ you laughed, shaking your head.

‘Hmm… not too drunk to have some fun with you,’ Sihtric hummed, running one hand down your thigh, which he squeezed hard, ‘come on, baby,’ he moaned, ‘I want you in the bedroom.’

‘Not yet,’ you giggled and broke his embrace, ‘we have guests. So maybe later, if you sober up a little.’ And you kissed his lips before you danced some more.

The rest of the night was basically just a blur. People danced, people sang (badly), some took pictures and at one point you watched Sihtric bend backwards while Finan poured a bottle of liquor down in Sihtric’s mouth. Which, for some reason, aroused you.

A lot of time had passed by now and most friends started to go home, as it was heading to the early hours in the morning. Finan was the last to leave, and you had to call him a cab because he could barely stand on his legs after the amount of alcohol he had. You closed the door behind him and turned around, only to sigh at the mess in the living room. But you couldn’t be bothered to deal with it now. You suddenly heard a thump and made your way to the bedroom, only to see that Sihtric had stumbled into bed. When he saw you, he came to sit at the edge of the bed and held his hands out to you.

‘Baby,’ he pleaded, ‘now?’

You took his hands and Sihtric pulled you onto his lap, facing him, so he could quickly press his soft lips against yours. You broke the kiss and smiled at him.

‘Are you still drunk?’

‘Only a little,’ he smiled and kissed you again.

‘So, did my husband get everything he desired for his birthday?’

You brushed your hand slowly through his curls and kissed the shaved side of his head.

‘Hm,’ Sihtric hummed and closed his eyes, enjoying your touch, ‘almost.’

‘What more does he want then?’ you purred.

‘You.’

‘You already have me, my love, every day.’

‘Yes,’ Sihtric smirked, ‘but not in the way I want you now.’

‘And what way is that then?’ you flicked your tongue over his lips again, making him moan.

‘I want your lips, baby girl,’ he paused to kiss you, ‘on my cock,’ he smirked.

‘Is that so?’ you sat back and watched as his eyes darkened.

‘Mhm,’ he hummed, ‘I want to watch you suck me off, pretty lady.’

‘Hmm, I don’t know. Technically, your birthday is already over, sweetheart,’ you teased and kissed his jaw.

‘No,’ Sihtric groaned, ‘that’s not fair, you kept me waiting.’

‘You had to wait, there were other people around.’

‘And now they’re not,’ he said, and hissed when you kissed his neck, ‘fuck, please, baby, suck my cock for me. You do it so nicely.’

You chuckled at Sihtric. Begging was such a good look on him and you weren’t quite done toying with him.

‘How nicely?'

‘So fucking nicely, my love.’

‘I’m still not convinced,’ you shrugged.

‘Gods, please, baby, I need you.’

‘Hm,’ you chuckled, ’and you want me to suck you here?’

‘No,’ he spoke hoarsely, ‘I want you to sit back against the wall while you let me fuck your pretty little mouth.’

‘And you will cum in my mouth too?’

‘I’ll cum anywhere you want, baby, just take me in your fucking mouth and I’ll give it to you,’ he grunted.

He picked you up in his arms as he got up, and lowered you down to the floor, making you sit back against the bedroom wall. He was quick to pull his boxers down and he firmly grabbed your chin with one hand, while his other hand grabbed your hair.

‘Open up, pretty baby,’ Sihtric whispered, ‘and take my cock.’

You did as he asked and he gently guided his length into your mouth, moaning at the warmth and wetness around his throbbing cock.

‘That’s right, ah,’ he hissed, ‘so good.’

He grabbed your hair tighter and held your chin steady and firmly, keeping your head pressed against the wall as he started thrusting into your mouth.

‘So fucking good, baby girl,’ he moaned and tugged at your hair, ‘I swear the gods made you for this, just for me.’

You gagged once when he thrusted slightly too hard into your mouth, to which he pulled out and slapped your face with his flat hand.

‘I know you can take me whole,’ he said sternly, ‘or am I wrong?’

‘No, sir,’ you smiled, panting, ‘give me another chance?’

‘Of course,’ Sihtric hushed you and leaned in to kiss your lips. 

‘Did I hit you too hard, baby?’ he caressed your slightly reddened cheek carefully.

‘No, sir.’

‘No?’ he smirked, ‘did you like it?’

‘Yes, sir.’

‘Good,’ Sihtric chuckled and slapped your face again, ‘now do as you were told.’

He lifted your chin slightly up and pulled your hair harshly, and you eagerly took his throbbing cock in your mouth again.

‘Hmm,’ you hummed as you sucked him.

‘Oh, gods, yes,’ he moaned and closed his eyes, enjoying you for a short while. ‘You can make me cum so fast,’ Sihtric laughed, panting, ‘take off your clothes for me,’ he ordered as he abruptly pulled out and sat down onto the bed, while you tried to catch your breath.

‘Like this?’ you teased, slowly stripping yourself off your clothes in front of him.

‘Yeah, just like that,’ his voice was rough as he watched you undress, ‘and now come here.’

Sihtric took off your panties and pulled you down onto the bed with him. He grabbed your hips as he laid down on his back and brought your soaking pussy up to his mouth. He kissed your slit softly before he licked you, making you lose your mind at the feeling. You pulled his hair and leaned back slightly, supporting yourself with your other hand placed on his thigh, and you quickly found his hard cock. You jerked him off while he enjoyed your juices in his mouth, and you tried to silence his moans by rocking your hips, riding him as he licked and kissed you, which caused his cock to grow even harder.

‘I’m going to cum, Sihtric,’ you moaned.

‘Mhmm,’ he hummed, smiling against your folds, ‘you taste so good, baby, I don’t want to stop yet,’ he grabbed your hips to pull you even closer down on him.

‘Oh, gods, fuck,’ you sighed, ‘you make my pussy feel so good, babe.’

‘Hmm,’ Sihtric hummed again, as he licked and sucked your clit. And within seconds you surrendered to him and to your high. You laughed and your body jerked as he continued to lick your oversensitive parts.

‘Sihtric, stop!’ you giggled, ‘you’re too much, baby, fuck,’ you hissed and pulled yourself away from him, much to his displeasure.

‘I wasn’t done yet,’ he groaned.

‘That’s right,’ you smiled as you brought your lips back to his cock, ‘you weren’t. So let me take care of that.’

‘Please,’ he whined as you licked and kissed his length, ‘take me whole.’

You did as he asked, eagerly sucking him off while you kept your eyes on him, watching him enjoy every move you made. You believe there is no look that could possibly make Sihtric look any hotter or more beautiful than his look of pleasure.

His sly smirk, his narrow eyes, the way he tilts his head slightly back, exposing his neck while he enjoys you. All the soft, low, deep moans and whispers that escape his lips. The way his chest moves up and down slowly as he tries to control himself by controlling his breathing, and the way he’ll curse in his native tongue when you feel really good to him.

It's the way he uses all his strength to keep himself together, and the way he allows himself to be at his most vulnerable with you when he finally gives in and allows himself to spill inside your mouth.

Everything felt like an achievement to you. To which the greatest achievement was when he’d pull out of your mouth and grab your chin, to look into your eyes as he told you how good you’ve been to him and how much he loves you, and to then pull you up to him and kiss you with so much love, it could never be expressed with words. It could only be felt. And all that is exactly what had happened, before he pulled you under the sheets with him and held you in his arms all night. And he’d tell you in the morning, when you woke up, that this was the best birthday he ever had.

[hellfirexhoe]

In The Corn Maze - Eddie Munson x Female Reader

Tags: 18+ content, minors DNI, smut, unprotected sex, sex toys, outdoor sex, orgasm denial, dom!Eddie, sub!reader, modern Eddie, no this is not an ad for the wevibe Sync (but it is a very fun toy!)

Summary: You and Eddie experiment with a bluetooth sex toy while exploring a corn maze.

2k words

"You remember the rules?" You nod, anticipation thrumming through your veins as you stand at the entrance to a corn maze with your boyfriend. Eddie glances down at his phone and swipes his thumb up on the screen in one fluid motion. The sensation nearly brings you to your knees.

"Turn it down!!" You hiss, struggling to keep your composure, slapping at Eddie's arm. Eddie chuckles and reduces the intensity of the toy inside you, slowed to a torturous thrumming.

"Relax. It's just the two of us here, the fair isn't open until tomorrow. And anyway, I'm supposed to be in charge of this." As if to prove his point Eddie presses a button that causes the toy to vibrate in a rapidly increasing tempo before slowing to an almost stop. You clutch at his arm and let him lead you through the entrance, legs shaking,

Eddie presses a kiss to your temple, "You know what to say if you need me to stop?"

"Mercy."

"Good girl." Another kiss at your temple before another sudden burst of vibrations wrack through your body.

"Remember. You don't get to cum until we make it out of the maze. And I set this sucker to max for every wrong turn." You had agreed to this, rather excitedly last week but now you’re thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?"

Eddie had come home with a devilish grin on his face, black bag tucked under his arm as though he was guarding something precious. You'd assumed it was some new miniatures so hadn't paid it much mind until Eddie whipped his new purchase out. You'd discussed sex toys, you owned sex toys and Eddie loved to add them to the mix to enhance the pleasure you both experienced, but he'd never gone shopping solo. What he had brought home resembled a stapler and you could not figure out exactly how it was supposed to be used until Eddie had sat you down and enthusiastically gone over the features,

"Can be used internally and externally at the same time!"

"So there's a motor in each end, so if you are wearing it with the flatter end internally that's going to vibrate right against your g-spot, while this one vibrates against your clit." Eddie helpfully demonstrates this by hooking the toy over his hand.

"Best of all, it's not just remote controlled. There's an app!"

The app had been a tiny pain in the ass to set up, but once he had the toy paired to his phone and started playing with the patterns you were more than intrigued.

"Oh my god it can match the rhythm of music." Your knees go weak,

"Eddie. I'd die. Think of your music taste." 

Eddie pouts playfully, "Not even just a little Black Sabbath?" He presses a few buttons on his screen and the toy responds by increasing the speed and intensity of the vibrations in time to the song he's picked, Paranoid. The fucker. The thought of the toy, snug against your two most sensitive spots going at that pace makes your mouth water.

You hit another dead end in the maze and catch the grin on Eddie's face as he turns the toy up, holding you by your waist to help keep you upright,

"Y'know I swear you're being bad at this on purpose." 

You shake your head at the accusation, unable to redirect enough sense to be able to speak, all you can feel is both your g spot and clit being stimulated by intense vibrations, just before you feel the tingles of numbness seep in Eddie drops the settings down to barely there rumbles.

"Eddie 'm not sure I can take much more of this." 

"Then you'd better get us out of here quickly." Eddie responds with a smirk, tapping his screen a few times, making the toy pulse inside you with every tap.

You start walking again, Eddie's arm wrapped around your waist, keeping you warm in the chill autumn air. You follow the path for a while, mercifully finding no dead ends, so, wanting to keep you on your toes Eddie changes the pattern of the vibrations, these stop and start at erratic paces leaving you with no hope of learning the rhythm and being able to anticipate. You lean against Eddie, barely able to stand, only able to cling to him and whine pathetically, hoping he takes pity and grants you a reprieve. He doesn’t.

“C’mon pretty girl, don’t you want to cum?” You let out a frustrated cry in response, “Then let's get moving.” Eddie smacks your ass and starts to walk with you until you reach another crossroads.

“Left or right?” He’s accepted he’s going to have to guide you around but you’ve still got to find the way.

“L-left.” You manage to stutter out, biting back moans as the dual stimulation causes that coil in your stomach to tighten, you’re teetering on the edge and Eddie can hear it in your voice. 

"Don't you dare." Eddie whispers in your ear as he turns the toy completely off, waiting for your tensed up body to relax,  you feel the tightness in your stomach loosen and sigh a little with relief. Eddie walks you two in your chosen direction for a few minutes, pocketing his phone. The first pulse you feel you assume its your mind playing tricks, but the next two in rapid succession definitely happen, the subtle movement of Eddie’s hand in his pocket giving him away.

The relentlessness of Eddie’s teasing has left your underwear drenched, soaking through to the tights that cover your legs, legs that can barely hold you up by this point. You continue walking together, the small bursts of vibration becoming more frequent, stopping for minutes at a time whenever your breathing gets too heavy, until you can see the entrance not far ahead. Eddie notices it too and wraps his arms around you from behind, planting kisses on your neck,

"See? Knew my smart girl could make it." You blush at the praise as Eddie turns you around in his arms, bringing his lips to yours, hands travelling down the small of your back to give your ass a squeeze before slipping under your skirt, an act that makes you gasp a little against his lips,

“Here?”

Eddie glances around, “Well it is just us, and the corn.” he captures your lips once more, deft fingers now working to shed your jacket, unbutton your blouse, the sudden exposure to the chill night air makes your nipples stand to attention through your bra, the sight alone enough to make Eddie groan as he comes away from your lips to remove his own shirt. Eddie drops to his knees before you, kissing at your hips, along the top of your skirt before his hands slide up your thighs, to the centre of your tights, the soaked fabric easily tearing in his hands. His hands now take yours, gently pulling you onto your knees with him, hands grabbing a handful of your hair as he pulls you close to his face, lips brushing past yours with a featherlight touch,

“You’ve been so good for me all night, so I’m going to let you take what you want.” You pounce. Pushing him onto his back with a messy kiss, hands wrapping in his hair, tongue gliding over his, legs wrapping around his waist pressing the soaked fabric over your underwear over his crotch. Eddie’s own hands wrap around you, warm on your cold skin, holding you tight to him, as if to protect you. You stay like this wrapped around each other until you can’t take it anymore, you need him inside you. You sit up and shift back, resting on his legs so you can undo his belt and buttons, Eddie takes the opportunity to grab his phone from his discarded jacket and start the toy on a low, steady setting, you flinch in surprise, making Eddie chuckle softly,

“Good?”

You nod, biting your lip, “So fucking good.”

“Why don’t you let me feel, pretty girl?” You nod and shift back up, lining his thick cock up with you, teasing the tip by placing it at your entrance, letting him feel how wet all the teasing had made you, letting him feel a fraction of the vibrations thrumming through you.

“C’mon baby, I know you can take it.” Eddie rubs your hips, fighting the urge to pull you down, slamming you onto his cock. You slip him in, at a torturously slow pace and watch as he tips his head back, letting out the hottest groan you have ever heard.

“Fuck, you’re so wet.” 

You rock your hips, adjusting to his size and the feeling of being so full with the toy inside you,

“That’s.. Because you’ve been torturing me for hours.” You pant out, words broken by soft moans and whimpers,

“Torturing? No baby, I would never. And it wasn’t hours!” Eddie feigns offence for a second until the sensation of you shifting yourself up and down on his cock ends any hope he has of coherent thought. Eddie plants his feet so he can meet you halfway, biting his lip as he watches you, hands clutching at your waist for dear life.

“You’re fucking perfect you know that? My fuckin dream girl.” Eddie’s dark eyes are marvelling at your body, bathed in moonlight, hands leaving your waist to follow his gaze, taking in every curve of your body, the compliments and wandering hands spur you on and you pick up your pace, you’re so close to your orgasm but you’ll be damned if you don’t torment Eddie a little, knowing he won’t let himself cum before you, knowing that he was fighting the urge by the way his eyes squeeze shut, the way his teeth capture his bottom lip and the way his hands are back on your hips with a near bruising grip. 

Eddie’s eyes snap open and there's a devious smirk on his face as one of his hands scrabbles to grab his phone,

“Don’t you dare.” You try to sound stern, you really do. But it comes out as fucked out whimpers for mercy, Eddie increases the intensity of the vibrations, and his eyes roll back as he realises it wont just be you benefitting from the change. Your bounces falter a little as you tremble, so Eddie grabs your hips once more and starts fucking up into you,determined to fuck you into sweet oblivion. It doesn’t take long for you to come completely undone, all but howling as your body revels in the bliss that you had been denied so long. You don’t even have time to ride out your high before Eddie’s thrusts get sloppy as he fills you up, letting off a string of curse words and praises in a jumbled mess of speech. As soon as you have enough strength back in your arms you’re grabbing at his phone and switching the toy off, hips twitching from the overstimulation. You flop down beside Eddie on the ground and curl into his arms as he pants, bangs stuck to his sweaty forehead, lip bleeding slightly from how hard he’d bitten it. He holds you close, 

“Well that was fun. Same time tomorrow?” Eddie asks with a cheeky grin, you look up from his chest at him,

“Sure, I’m sure the groups of people wandering the corn maze tomorrow night will love us putting on a little sex show.” Eddie laughs and pulls you back onto his chest,

“Okay, fair point. Let's get you home and into a bath. We’re both filthy.” You glance at your tights, well, what remains of them, knees muddied and poking through holes in the fabric. Eddie sits up and you laugh, 

“What’s the damage, sweetness?” Eddie asks looking at you quizzically, “Do I have something in my hair?”

“Only about half a bale of hay. And your back is covered in dirt.” Eddie laughs and shakes his head like a wet dog, it does nothing to dislodge even a single piece of hay. 

“Meh, worth it.” Eddie helps you back into your clothes, even buttoning up your top for you, albeit buttoned much lower than when you started. You snort as you look behind you at the ass print Eddie left behind in the dirt,

“Peachy.” You tease him as you drag your foot through the dirt, masking the very obvious outline of what you two had been doing.

Eddie taglist: @hellfire-puppet @just-absolutely-feral @that1fangirlweknow @fangirling-4-ever @and-claudia @scrumptiouslyangrystarfish @quinndjarin @munsonsgirl71 @likedovesinthewnd @joejoequinnquinn

[sosarie]

shadow crest dr story : ch.one

[ note: this dr is based HEAVILY around divergent so if you notice any similarities then there you go + i also haven’t written anything in a while so pls don’t be mean if this is bad. ]

[ note 2: this isn’t proofread so if there’s mistakes sorry, also there’s a lot of commas used so sorry again, divider by @saradika ]

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I waited in line with my headphones in, the soft music playing as I focused on the people around me. Everyone had their own way of releasing their nerves for the field trip by talking, scrolling on their phones or focusing on not falling asleep until the bus came here.

It was the start of my junior year of highschool which meant at the start, everyone would be going on a class field trip to explore their options for college early. It was a fairly nice program but that thought disappeared once sitting here waiting on a bus that I swore wasn’t going to show up.

“Hey uh- do you have a charger? My phone is at a low percent and I know the bus has charging thingy’s” a girl next to me said, without realizing I had headphones on. I turned towards her, my eyes widening once seeing she was talking to me. I yanked my earphone out, “What? Are you talking to me?” I questioned, blinking at her as she laughed slightly, shaking her phone in her hand “your charger? Can I use it?” She repeated, her voice simmered now after her laughter.

“Oh.” I nodded, going in my bag as I paused my song, getting my charger out and handing it to her, “here, just- don’t forget to give it back” i uttered, hoping in someway I’d actually receive my charger back without having to search for whoever this girl was.

“Oh don’t worry- I was actually hoping we could sit together?” She asked, her eyes staring dead into mine as she studied my facial expression to see if I was going to deny in anyway. The question hadn’t registered to me fully as I heard the bus start to pull up, my eyes on hers then on the bus, “Sure. I don’t mind” I replied back and she nodded, both of our attention going on the bus now.

The teachers announced which buses we’d all have to attend depending on what class you were in, to both of me and the girl standing next surprise, we were getting on the same bus.

Thank God. I thought as I let out a sigh of relief.

Everyone soon started moving to their buses, i walked as quick as I could to get on the charter bus, the girl from earlier following close behind until we got to our seats in the middle of the bus.

“I’m Riley by the way” The girl, known as Riley spoke, introducing herself as I chuckled slightly, realizing we haven’t introduced our self. “Arie.” I smiled and Riley nodded, plugging her phone in the charging port.

We both paid attention to our own actions, as I looked out the window when the bus started to move, the bus slowly shaking as it pulled off from the school.

The bus ride was shocking silent during the first half of the ride, we had about a four hour ride and for the most part it wasn’t too rowdy or stuffy in here. I looked around for a bit, noticing that Riley was fast asleep, her arms crossed as I noticed that was something she probably did to make herself feel safe in situations she couldn’t control. My eyes traveled around to all the other students, another sigh drawn out of my lips as I laid back; deciding I should try and nap like everyone else.

The bus ride came to a stop, my eyes immediately pierced open as I turned to look outside seeing we were at a gas station. I turned back over to Riley, gently shaking her awake. She stirred awake, asking if we were there yet and to her disappointment, I assumed we weren’t.

She sat up seeing teachers and students getting off to use the bathroom or get something to eat. Riley turned to me, “do you have money? My mom gave me a fifty to use if I needed a pay phone” She admitted with a humorous smile, a smile lighting on my face as well. “Not nearly as much as you do but yeah I do, why?”

She nodded, looking outside “I could go get you something? I kinda owe it to you since you lent me your charger” she was slightly joking but I could tell she honestly didn’t mind getting me something.

“I’m fine with anything, really” I replied as Riley hummed, nodding as she got up, assuring she’d be back soon.

Watching Riley left made me feel lonely for some reason, I had only known this girl for possibly three and a half hours and it felt like I knew her forever, perhaps I had been to comfortable around her, well- that and she offered to buy me something to eat which was quick way to win my heart.

I continued watching as she walked with her hands in her pockets in the store, I noticed she hasn’t talked to anyone but me which made me wonder if she was new to this school or not, I hadn’t seen her around ever but just about everyone at this school could say the same about me.

After a couple minutes students kept piling back in the bus, I glanced at the line of students walking to get in their seats and my eyes found Riley’s, her eyes beaming as she held up two bags of sour gummy worms and two gatorades.

I found myself laughing at her rather child-like road-trip snacks.

She slowly made it back to our seats with a giddy smile, “can you believe these snacks are only a dollar fifty? It’s like we’re in another world” she bursted with a little laugh. I laughed along with her, “oh and I hope you don’t mind the grape Gatorade, everyone hates it so I hope you’re not one of those people” she simmered as I took the Gatorade with no hesitation.

“I don’t mind it, never had it” I set the drink down and the gummy worms as she giggled to herself, begging to get on her phone.

The rest of the bus ride consisted of random talks about inflation and random celebrity crushes Riley had which also made me realize how extroverted Riley was compared to me who would rather sit the rest of the ride in silence, I didn’t mind her conversation though.

We both ended up falling asleep again, the bus ride continuing longer than the teachers told us it would last,

I jolted awake once hearing alarms blasting loudly through the bus, once I looked around I noticed Riley had awaken as well as the other students. Soon my eyes traveled outside I noticed we were in a different city and it looked nothing like the college we were supposed to be at.

The teachers started yelling loudly for us to wake up and exit the bus. Riley and I quickly started packing, both us horrified of what was happening. Our eyes met for a moment and i sighed, not knowing if anything we both were to say would help the panic that was resound right now.

We both got our stuff and got in the lines of students that were exiting the bus, Riley stood behind me and I gently held her hand, swallowing as we both started to reach the beginning of the line, the teacher asked me to reach my hand out as I noticed she had some sort of stamp, but it looked like the modern technology we used back home.

What exactly was going on?

I hesitantly held my arm around, feeling her press the cold metal to my skin as I glanced into her eyes seeing they turned white for a quick moment, I tore my eyes away, a chill running down my back she pressed a button and it burned a number onto my skin.

419.

I yanked my arm back, wincing as I saw the new engraved number on my wrist. Before I could say or do anything else she issued me off the bus, my feet slowly stepping off the bus as I looked at Riley, she seemed more afraid than I was, her hands shaking as the teacher stamped her.

Riley walked off the bus and i took her hand in mine again, walking as we slowly crept up to the students in front of us. I kept my eyes on her number, ‘420’ it read, at least for now we’d be close together for the time being.

As time went on there was people that walked out with red and black military wear, they had guns longer than my arms and they all looked indifferent, like they weren’t entirely human.

My eyes couldn’t help but wander around as I noticed we were no longer in the places we called home, we were in new surroundings and this was the last thing I was expecting.

A man walked out, several of the red and black army men walking behind him.

“Hello all! I’m Mr. Hamada, and I’m guessing you all are from America yes?” He laughed, staring at the one hundred students in front of him. “Lovely, absolutely beautiful that you’re all here today but- I’m afraid you’re not here for a little tour, no” He spoke loud and clear, almost taunting in a way. “You’re here to become my test dummies!”

He further explained and the crowd made noises of disapproval, everyone all more horrified the more time went on. I looked at Riley whose eyes stayed glued to the ground, she seemed afraid, almost like there was no hope in her demeanor.

I squeezed her hand and she glanced up at me, i mouthed “it’s okay” to her and she smiled weakly, her sorrow starting to slowly become contagious.

“Oh relax my dear humans, this won’t hurt you it will help you, after all the citizens of shadow crest aren’t like the humans you once knew and loved”

His words felt targeted, almost like he was trying to convince us of something we knew nothing about.

“Let’s get started shall we! Let’s start with everyone who’s number is one through twenty!”

Both me and Riley’s eyes widened, not only did that mean us two but it meant we were the first amongst other students that were going to be the first to be studied and tested on.

The other students started walking to get transported and i began to walk but Riley stood frozen in her spot, I turned to her with a frown “Riley.. we have to go” I whispered to her, trying to tug her until I realized she was panicking, her body unable to move due to fear.

“Hey,” I removed my hand from hers, going to cup her cheeks as I pulled her head up to mine “you’re okay, I won’t let them do anything to you okay? I promise” I assured her with gentle tone as she nodded in my hands, I removed my hands and held her hand again walking to get into the car that transported us.

When we got out the car it was a big lab away from the city we were just in, since we were the first car to get there, two ladies walked us in the building walking us to a bathroom area.

“Please walk in and remove your clothes, once done showering you are to get your new clothing and go to the main area, thank you.”

The lady said with a bright smile, her hand pointed to the door where me and Riley had to separate. I sighed, talking my hand out of Riley’s “I’ll come look for you okay? Don’t worry” I reassured her and she nodded as we both walked into the bathrooms, the door shutting quickly after we entered.

I removed my clothes, breathing harsh breaths as I didn’t know what was to come. I put my clothes in the ‘clothes here’ bin, watching how it set my clothes ablaze.

I walked back to the middle of the room, waiting for the next move. After a second of silence the water turned on, pouring from above as I immediately got suffocated with water, I panicked slightly; wiping the water off my face as I looked up, trying to find the source of the water, as soap started to flow out as well, cleaning me in the weirdest way imaginable.

What the-

After minutes of the soap and water almost drowning me, it stopped, blowing a harsh warm air as I felt overwhelmed by this cleaning process. The air stopped and I swallowed, coughing slightly as I wondered how weird this day could get, what even was that?

I looked around and saw the same ‘clothes here’ area with new clothes, this time it wasn’t my clothes, it was a training suit of some sort, nonetheless I put it on with no hesitation, my head going back to Riley to see if she was okay; it was the only thing on my mind.

The door opened once I finished and I immediately put on the shoes, feeling them adjust to my ankle and foot, that was the last thing that weirded me out, there was no room for me to question anything at this point.

I walked out and immediately headed towards the main room, seeing Riley standing there along with all of the other nineteen kids, i huffed, of course I was the last one out.

“So wonderful for you to join us” a short women rejoiced. I immediately walked over to Riley, swallowing as I held her hand again, her hand ice cold as if she had been standing out here for awhile.

The woman brought an artificial smile on her face, glancing at all of us. “Today is test day, one by one, you’ll each go in there and we’ll test to see if you have powers or not, if so then you’ll go in a quarantined room with the others who have powers, if not you’ll be sent to a cell where you’ll be going home, sounds fun yes?” The woman briefly explained, the same smile on her face, “let’s begin” her voice sent a painful shock into my ears.

This was really happening, and there was no way to stop it.

The women and others she worked out with started calling names, forcing the students to walk into the testing room. It looked horrid and I knew I wasn’t going to be able to get out of this, then my thoughts went back to Riley.

“You.. okay?” My voice was quiet, barely over a whisper as she eyes me, nodding slowly. “I’m scared- what if I go home?” She trembled, fear seeping through her the more this went on. I turned to her, biting my lip as I caressed the back of her hand “then we’ll go together and we won’t have to be here anymore yeah? Don’t stress okay, everything’s going to be okay” I consoled her with a gentle smile, assuring her that I was here no matter what.

That was the thing. I hardly knew Riley and the promises I was making have her hope. I felt if I couldn’t keep the words I was saying then what type of friend would I be? Would she even declare us as friends? When did I feel so protective of her?

Riley squeezed my hand now almost as if she could hear my inner thoughts. We both smiled at each other, then frowned once looking away. We both knew that this could be the start or the end of whatever was going on, and there was nothing we can do to control it.

“Numbers seventeen through twenty please come in” another lady said and Riley visibly stilled, i inhaled a scared breath, walking slightly as both me and Riley walked into the hallway of the testing room.

“Ms. Lemuel? This way” the lady smiled at me and my eyes flew to her wings, I hadn’t realized but- perhaps I was staring at some sort of fairy? It was odd, but it wasn’t the worst thing that I’ve seen.

I let go of Riley’s hand, nodding at her as I walked in the room turning around to see Riley again, wanting to say something but the door shut, my reality sinking in as I swallowed.

“Let’s begin your illusion test”

also riley reveal : her name is brittany raymond!

[lemonbooties]

5. Blood Oath | Choso ੭﹕ ̊ ̟ ꒷꒦

by lemonbooties

Find my work on AO3, Wattpad and Quotev here!

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Chapter 5. Reunion

You wasted no time burying your head into Choso's chest, crying loudly. You had been so concerned about Yuji seeing you cry the day before but here you were, on the streets of Harajuku wailing like a toddler. You felt Choso's arms around you, as well as Yuji's, as the brothers attempted to comfort you.

When your crying finally hushed to a few sniffles, you pulled away from your friends and noticed a few tears in Choso's eyes. He always cried whenever you or Yuji did. This time, he looked as if he was trying not to cry. You could tell he was only trying to appear put-together for you guys.

It took a lot of explaining on the train ride back to Jujutsu Tech, and a lot of tears, but you eventually had everyone on the same page. You decided not to mention your father's words to Choso as that was something you felt should be kept between yourself, Yuji, Choso and Yaga and you knew Fushiguro or Nobara could be listening in, curious about their new classmates.

The rest of the train ride was uneventful, aside from Nobara and Yuji bickering pretty intensely. You joined in occasionally, poking fun at your longtime friend and adding fuel to Nobara's arguments. After some good laughs with your new classmates, you started the track back to school and arrived in one piece.

Once back at your dorm, you said goodbye to your friends and made plans to meet in your room later so you and Yuji could talk to Choso about everything you knew so far. You had all avoided talking about the death surrounding you while on the train but you knew you'd need to tear that bandaid off soon.

You put your phone on charge before quickly changing into comfier clothes. Gojo had mentioned that the trip to Harajuku would be all for today so you planned on walking down to the shops and using some money you had saved for some new clothes and possibly a better pair of shoes since you only had your school shoes and the pair you had worn today.

You started the shower and went to gather all of your toiletries before realizing that Yaga, or maybe Ichiji, hadn't grabbed your shampoo but rather, two different conditioners. Yours and your mom's. You let out a sullen groan before opening the door to the hallway.

Nobara had been placed in the room across from you and you could hear music lightly playing from inside. You shuffled across the hall, your slippers scraping against the wood. You knocked on the door and after a few noises inside, Nobara opened the door.

"Hi." You started, taking in her appearance and what little of her room you could see. Her room already looked more settled in than yours. Turning your attention to her, Nobara had a fluffy headband on and had removed her makeup, a toothbrush hanging out of her mouth. She hummed at you, prompting you to ask her what you needed so she could get back to her business.

"Sorry, I just noticed I have two conditioners and no shampoo." You nervously laughed. "Do you think I could use a bit of yours?" Your classmate nodded and moved aside, ushering you to come inside. She disappeared into her bathroom for a second before emerging with a shampoo bottle and no more toothbrush.

"Here. You can bring it back when you're done with it." You smiled and thanked her. You apologized for bothering her, which she dismissed with a slight wave of her hand. "Don't worry about it. Itadori did say that both of you came kind of late, last minute transfer or something. With sorcery, you kind of get dragged into it, am I right?" You laughed and agreed.

"Yeah, you can say that again."

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After your much-needed shower, you ran the borrowed shampoo back to Nobara and thanked her again. You wanted to invite her shopping with you but you figured she was busy unpacking, plus she had already shopped earlier that day in Harajuku.

Next, you stopped by Fushiguro's room to ask if it was okay for you to leave and shop or if there was some rule against leaving or maybe even a process to leave campus. He said you were fine as long as someone was aware of your location, which he was. He gave you the okay and you thanked him as well before returning to your room.

Luckily, shopping went by without an event and you were able to return to your dorm with enough time to settle down before Yuji and Choso came over. You unpacked a few more things from your bags and finished one of them, right in time for the knock at your door. You shouted a quick, "coming!" and stood, making your way over to the entrance to your room.

You swung the door open and must not have disguised your disappointment well enough because Yaga looked down at you and remarked, "Not who you were expecting?" He had a slight smile on his face when you met his gaze, obviously finding this amusing. "Um-" You cleared your throat, "no sir, I was expecting Yuji and Choso. You lowered your head in a meek apology before looking up at him.

"It's alright, Y/N. I would like to speak with you about your father." You froze a bit, not expecting this to happen so soon. I mean, he does run an entire school. You expected your little chat about good ol' dad to kind of be on the back burner but it seems you were wrong. You nodded your head before going to grab your shoes. You figured you could stay in your comfy clothes as they weren't inappropriate at all.

Your body ran ice cold with anticipation as you closed your door behind you. You couldn't tell if you were nervous or scared, probably both. All you knew for sure is that you were definitely on edge. You picked at your nails to keep your hands occupied, looking at your hands and feet intently. You didn't even notice when you stopped in front of another room.

The strong knock from Yaga made you look up, curious as to who's room this was. You only knew where the first year's rooms were so you felt your stomach drop at the possibility of you meeting one of your upperclassmen.

This thought of the upperclassmen definitely scared you. Whereas Nobara and Fushiguro were experienced enough to actually participate in class, you still weren't the only one among the first years with no prior curse training or whatever they called it. Gojo had given a "cursed tool" to Yuji earlier so you were a bit relieved that you would never be defenseless as long as you had a weapon full of cursed energy. Maybe you could mention getting one to Yaga during your talk.

After a bit of shuffling behind the door, Yuji opened the door to your surprise. He greeted the principal before him, making sure to use the proper honorifics while addressing someone with a higher position. Yaga cleared his throat and asked a question that made your blood run cold, "Hello, Yuji. Is your brother here?"

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Sorry for the extremely short chapter! I've had so much going on and this week, I've come down with tonsillitis, among other things :(

I made the decision to keep this chapter short as it was always meant to just be a set-up chapter and I was having a hard time bulking it up again after I lost a decent bit of the writing.

I do post updates like this to my Twitter (X) for any readers wanting to stay in the loop on updates and such! I try to keep other posts to a minimum so it isn't too hard to find info on my page.

The next chapter should be longer and I would like to have it up by next Friday but as I already delayed this chapter a bit, it may be pushed back. I will keep everyone updated when I know for sure <3

Chapter 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

[monstersinthecosmos]

Kacy! 29, 30, and 48 for the fic writer asks please and thank you ❤️

(writing asks!)

29. What’s your revision or editing process like? !!!!!! I try not to ever edit as I go because I used to be really bad about tinkering and not moving forward, so I kinda like CHARGE AHEAD and get the story done, and if I think of something I want to go back and add, I write it down for an editing note. It also helps to give me fresh eyes when it's time to edit, because if I haven't reread the WIP it kinda helps if my memory is fuzzy and I can be a little more objective.

I also don't do heavy editing because I do the big moves inside my plot outlines. It's very rare that I change my mind on something huge that I have to go back and revise. I'm just constantly using the outline to sketch the story out so when I'm actually writing, all the structural stuff basically is done right the first time. I edit for like typos and flow and stuff. So the process is something like this

Copy editing notes into my notes app on my phone so that I can full screen the story but have the notes available on the littler screen

Change the font! So that your eyes are ON ALERT and the text doesn't look the same as it's looked for weeks while you were writing!

Pick the correct MUSIC TO EDIT TO because I always have songs that are integral to the emotional core of everything I write, so I need to play them while I read/edit as a vibe check to make sure the tone is correct. I always want the reader to feel the way the music makes me feel! So editing music is really important to keep the tone!!!!!!!

JUST START REREADING AND LOOKING FOR STUFF. I am a sloppy typer so I always have a million typos. I look for typos and like, if I reuse the same word/phrase too close to each other.

I do a separate read through for smut scenes to just double check that everyone's limbs are accounted for and no positions got flipped.

I do a ctrl+f for phrases like "a little" and "for a moment" because I know I overuse them lol.

I double check my editing notes in case I forgot something in the moment.

THEN I copy it into Google Docs (I write in Scriv lol) and run the gdocs grammar check because it helps catching sloppy lil mistakes. It will overcorrect you on stylistic choices so don't let it correct everything, but it catches a lot of typos for me.

AND THEN!!!!!! I copy it into https://hemingwayapp.com/ which wiLL READ YOU FOR FILTH AND TELL YOU YOURE STUPID so do not use this tool too seriously. I also often use passive voice ON PURPOSE sometimes so SUCK IT HEMINGWAY but I like to use it to check for dense sentences and just basically skim over and see if anything looks super sloppy.

THEN I POST IT ON AO3 and read it again because I always find more typos after it's posted because the pressure of it being public gives me better vision.

AND FINALLY once it's on AO3 I also have the screen reader read it to me out loud because that lady finds some more typos LOL. Hearing it out loud catches what my eyes don't.

30. Do you share rough drafts or do you wait until it’s all polished?

I very rarely share rough drafts! I usually make my WIPs available to Discord friends to get some cheerleading but I don't publish them. Occasionally I'll share like a WIP Wednesday passage or something if I get tagged or asked but otherwise I keep it TO MYSELF! 48. What do you look for in a beta?

bro I don't use betas lol. My mom Anne Rice told me not to let people edit my work.

Occasionally I use a beta because I need to like for a zine (like you beta'd me once for the horror Sheith zine!) but that's the only times I use one. I just want people to like, be constructive, and I want to be communicated with beforehand so that I know what they're looking for and I can tell them what type of criticism I'm willing to listen to vs. what's off limits.

I don't want to sound dramatic LOL but I had a really traumatizing experience in my first zine where I got beta'd without warning/permission, when they said they'd just be checking for typos, and I got absolutely fucking shredded. Like not a single paragraph in my whole fic was left alone, and the beta had like, rewritten sentences, rearranged sentences in the paragraph, erased stylistic choices, added exposition that I didn't write, and removed a bunch of references I had laid down throughout the story as a motif. It was genuinely like so demotivating and made me feel so fucking terrible about my writing and really fucked me up. I still haven't shared that fic on AO3 because I can't look at it without thinking I'm an incoherent fuckup. AND ALL THAT, AND LIKE ONE SINGLE COMPLIMENT LOL. Like one single thing in the whole fic that the person thought was nice. ashdkjglasdg . Lord I almost packed it in after that lol.

So anyway I don't look for betas, on principle, but if I do ask someone to beta I try to be clear like "Find typos and tell me if something didn't make sense." I don't need someone to like shave down everything that makes the story sound like me or add extra fucking sentences, like. Bro no. lol. And give me lots of compliments so I don't feel like I did a bad job because I don't want to feel like I'm being graded on my homework :(

[braindeadmaggot]

For the sfw ship ask game... ZoSan please? (the nsfw is fine too if you want to do both or either)

I'll do both

SFW version (specify for which version you send the ship

1. Who is the grumpiest in the morning

ZORO - He wakes up around 10am so anything earlier than that is just a pain in the ass [can relate]

2. Who worries more when the other is sick/hurt

SANJI - he worries about everyone but especially so with Zoro, he doesn’t like to show it because Zoro gets mad about being coddled so Sanji does his best to take care of him silently without being too bothersome, usually just leaving his favorite meals in little tupperware in the fridge for when Zoro’s built an appetite or leaves medicine and water on Zoro’s nightstand for when he wakes up in the middle of the night. This is their love language.

3. Who plays pranks on the other

SANJI - fueled more so by Usopp, Zoro acts like he minds but he has fun with it too. Especially since only 14% of Sanji’s pranks actually work lol

4. Who is always the first to suggest cuddling on the sofa

ZORO - They usually cuddle without any engagement, they just sit together and it flows into a cuddle naturally, but on days where Sanji is hyper-stressed and panicky, Zoro will drag him over to sit and hug out his frustrations

5. Who insists on creating nicknames for the other

SANJI - Sanji insists on pet names and Zoro insists on calling him adulterated versions like booby/boob instead of baby/babe, dartboard instead of darling, shitty instead of sweetie, horny instead of honey, etc etc. Sanji hates it but sometimes he likes it cuz at least the dumbass is doing SOMETHING amirite?

6. Who says ‘I love you’ first

ZORO - during a particularly dull day when they’re just hanging out and yeah maybe it’s kinda boring and Sanji doesn’t look particularly happy but still very relaxed, Zoro looks over at him and feels all the content and peace he could ever hope for and just says it out loud. The abruptness of it all shocks Sanji but he absolutely swoons. Nothing makes him happier than knowing that Zoro said it first

7. Who’s the messiest one

ZORO - ”It’s called organized chaos, cook. Do not touch my stuff”

8. Who feels the most uncomfortable about PDA

SANJI - he’ll flirt in public, he’ll fight in public, but holding hands and kissing his man for all to see makes his heart flutter and his breath catch and he’s so bashful he freezes in a panic. If Sanji is going to kiss or touch Zoro in any way, he’s gonna go all the way. Can’t do that in public

9. Who’s the funniest drunk

SANJI - He thinks he can dance when he’s drunk and proves himself wrong every time

10. Who texts the most

BOTH - Sanji likes to text sweet nothings, Zoro likes to send memes

11. Who has the most embarrassing taste in music

NEITHER - okay maybe Zoro, but that’s only because Perona added a bunch of music to his phone without his permission that one time. Also, he likes Nickelback. I like Nickelback. Fuck you all, we don’t need your approval

12. Who reads the most

BOTH - Sanji reads biographical cookbooks, and travel and food blogs. Zoro reads motorcycle magazines and reddit. I read fanfiction, not that anyone asked lol

13. Who’s better with kids

ZORO - he has the patience for it and always instills discipline in naughty brats. Sanji has no patience for kids, is always ready to bro down with a 3rd grader, and will tell dirty jokes and trip them while they walk. Sanji is a prick but he would make a good dad. That is until their kids become teenagers.

14. Who’s the one that fixes things around the house

ZORO - Zoro can fix a leaky faucet, realign gutters and Spackle a wall. He may not be able to build anything like Franky but minor repairs are easy. He can however rebuild a car engine.

15. Who cooks and who cleans up

BOTH - Sanji may be the chef in the relationship but his job can be taxing so Zoro takes charge in the kitchen every once in a while. During their first month together, Sanji came home really late to find Zoro had made stew and was impressed by how good it was. “I can make this much, ya know. It’s just meat and veg in a pot; what’s difficult?” Zoro has always been able to cook basic meals and Sanji loves it when he’s being taken care of. Chores are done when they are noticed; whoever is available does it. It’s an unspoken agreement they have. You see something, you have free time; just do it.

[nancypullen]

Creeping Toward September

Shhhh. The last three days we've woken up to temperatures hovering between 58-60 and I don't want to scare it away. I know it's still August, summer is still spreading her fiery breath around, and we're a solid month away from really pleasant weather, but this sneak peek is wonderful. Our daytime highs still soar to the 80's, but I'll take that cool morning kiss and dream about fall. I haven't posted in a week! We had the sweet grandgirl for three days and had a ball. We returned her Monday afternoon and then I took Tuesday off. I didn't lift a finger. Since then I've been cranking out earrings like my life depends on it. I still need to make cards and if I have time, do some of my altered art watches. I'm working on earrings first because they require more time. First I condition and blend the clay and decide what sort of pattern or look I want, then I roll and cut, and into the oven they go. Once they're baked I do a little sanding to smooth the edges, then they get an acrylic glaze and go into my little UV machine. When they're all pretty and glossy, I drill holes and put them together with jump rings and posts. None of it is hard, but it is a bit time consuming. I am building an inventory though, and that's the goal. My plan for Artisans on the Choptank is to have one display of autumn and Halloween earrings, one display of the local high school colors, and one display of just really FUN earrings - all colors and designs. I've made several pairs in the high school colors, and right now I'm in the thick of the autumn batch.

I'm really digging the gray, gold, and white. I was actually just using up scraps when I made those, but I may make more.

I won't be charging much because I know how imperfect these are. I'm not using high end findings, I'm still a bit clumsy with the whole process, and I'm simply not a perfectionist. If anything has to be exact, I'm not your gal. But for a few bucks, surely the ladies of Caroline County would like some fun earrings. I guess I'll find out. I'm planning to post this sign at my booth.

I may also have a little sign with a "days until Christmas" countdown. It's closer than you think.

So, that's what's keeping me busy. I'm happiest when I'm creating, so it's been a good week. I can't wait to complete the earring plan and get started on the cards. I've roughed out a couple of ideas.

Come on over to my booth and buy a gift for the fancy gal in your life and a card to go with it. One stop shopping! I have the Square thing for my phone so I can swipe a card, I have appropriate displays for my wares, and I'll have this banner on the front of my table.

That's me! I think that since my first foray into the craft fair world is in September, I'll use an orange table cloth and maybe some mini pumpkins with that banner. Keep it simple, but noticeable.

I'm trying not to over invest because this may be a flop. Or I might decide that I hate sitting at a booth all day. That banner was $7, my time is free (seriously, what else am I going to do?), and my supplies are mostly inexpensive. Clay is cheap. I don't want this to become a money pit of a hobby. Hopefully I can sell enough to pay for my spot at the event. Booth space for the day is $50 and it's only four hours! I think that's steep. Maybe I'm naïve.

Aright, enough about that. You've probably fallen asleep while I yammered on about clay earrings. B-O-R-I-N-G. Sorry. Honestly, I can't share a zillion photos of the grandgirl (which is what I want to do) and there's not much else happening around here. The mister is still running far and wide doing his photo stuff. The last two evenings he was at Summerfest. That's Denton's BIG send-off to summer, celebrating harvest as well as sending the kids back to school. They don't start school until after Labor Day here (throwback to my childhood!). Anyway, at Summerfest there's a lot of good music, dancing, food, fireworks, a play area for kids with giant sides and bouncy houses, and so on. I probably should have gone, but I end up attending those sorts of things alone. That's no fun. I figured I'd stay home and use those hours to produce inventory (I was trying to avoid saying earrings again). Last year I tried to enjoy it, but I had horrible sciatica pain and I was still feeling puny from a double bout of covid. I did enjoy the music though!

Heyyyyy, speaking of pain...guess who is living practically pain-free these days? Ol' Grancy has found the perfect recipe for feeling whole again! First, movement. Walking for just 30 minutes every morning and being diligent about my stretches and some core work has made a huge difference. I'd like to get a treadmill and increase my waking time. I used to do 3.5 miles every morning and it set the tone for the rest of my day. That was before my ankle surgery. After the ankle surgery I tried so hard to maintain activity, water aerobics, Jazzercise,etc. I even had a routine before Jazzercise - ibuprofen one hour before class, after class I'd drive home with an ice wrap on my ankle and then elevate it. Stupid, huh? THEN WE MOVED. That move was when I hurt my back and the sciatica stuff started. If you want to know how much true sciatica issues hurt, brawny boxer Mike Tyson uses a wheel chair when his flairs up. So PT, stretches, and walking had reduced my pain by about half. I'm not bragging when I say that I endure pain well. That's just how I'm made. An ER nurse once called me "stoic". But that doesn't mean it's not exhausting. It takes a toll, it robs you of joy. It's no bueno. That's when someone I love and trust told me all about gummies. Let me start by saying I've never smoked pot in my life. I've never had a negative view of it, it just wasn't my thing. I've never been a drinker either, I don't care what anyone else drinks or smokes, it just wasn't for me. Do you, enjoy your life, none of my business. Maryland recently legalized marijuana, like so many other states, and people are becoming more educated about the plant, the products, and the benefits. What I knew could have fit in a teacup. I learned that medical marijuana is often used for chronic pain with great success and no side effects. I cringe at the thought of using prescription meds with a long list of possible and horrifying side effects. I was already living on a steady diet of Tylenol (not good) that only half worked. So when that dear person explained to me what she uses and how, I was intrigued. Fast forward to visiting a dispensary and telling the very helpful person at the counter, "I don't want to get high, but I'm old and I hurt." She said, "Gotcha." Because I am a lightweight with everything from alcohol to cold medicine, I tried one quarter of a gummie to start. One fourth of a CBD/THC gummie and I am a perfectly normal, not high, PAIN-FREE person! I am astounded. I knew that THC is used for people who are suffering with conditions from cancer to Lyme Disease, but I assumed that those patients were trading lucidity for relief. Maybe at higher doses they are, I don't know. Still, better than so many of the alternatives. So this plant, possibly put on Earth just for this purpose, criminalized and stigmatized (with the help of big pharma who wants your money), is the simplest solution of all. Of course, just like alcohol, there are people who abuse it. Alcohol, oxycontin, all sorts of legal things are abused. People are people. I'm just saying that 1/4 of a little gummie candy allows me to move through my day without pain and feel like myself again. No expensive, addictive drug with scary side effects - just a plant. Hallelujah. I may regret sharing that, because plenty of people will judge without researching. I'm okay with it. I know what I know. I'm not a drinker, a smoker, a pill taker, or a whiner. I'll just say that if your state has been smart enough to legalize it, and you have any sort of chronic pain, I'm happy to answer any of your questions about my experience. I'm still learning, but I can tell you that it's been a miracle for me. I'm dancing again! No foggy brain, just relief.

If anyone had told young me that old me would be chewing up pot candy, I'd have called you a damn liar. Old me is wiser, thank goodness. Alright, it's past time for me to get some chores done. I've already cleaned the bathrooms but I definitely need to water a few things outside. A couple of days ago I tidied up the gardens and hacked down about half of the spent sunflowers (because I'm pain free!). I stuck the heads into a staked planter so the yellow finches can keep enjoying them.

Once I finish outside I can get busy painting eyes on these ghosties and giving them some glitter.

Can you tell I don't use my good baking sheets for making earrings? Some eyes, some glitter, and some posts and they'll be ready to go! I'm not going to do very many cutesy earrings - just these ghosts and some pumpkins. I don't want to get too stuck on holidays, I'd rather do seasons. Anywho, wishing you a wonderful Sunday. I hope that yours is as busy or as quiet as you like. Do something that delights you, whether that's a lazy afternoon in a hammock with a book or a deep clean of your space. Take care of yourself, body and soul. It's important. Sending out loads of love. Stay safe, stay well. XOXO, Nancy

[purplesurveys]

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Do you plan your meals in any way? Given how little I eat, the concept just sounds so foreign to me. I have one meal daily and just go with whatever's available at home – I don't decide on what I eat until I'm already in front of the fridge or pantry.

Have you ever been front row at a concert? Which one(s), and how was the experience? Just once, when I saw Paramore in 2018. It was incredibly fun, and because of that experience I know I'd still be willing to do it again with an artist I really admire.

Initially it felt daunting because I went alone, but once you're there you realize how nobody really gives a fuck about that kind of stuff – you're all there to have fun. That said I let loose as soon as the band showed up and I ended up having a wonderful time.

What's the strongest earthquake you've ever experienced? I'm just not sure about 'strongest.' I've felt more earthquakes than I can count, but they've all been more or less the same magnitude. There have been earthquakes that last quite a while though and it's those that have made me more nervous than usual.

Do you know your best friend's middle name? Both of theirs, yes.

If you have a passport, where do you store it for safekeeping? I have a mini drawer that stores all the Very Important Life Documents I Should Never Lose, so like my passport, birth certificate, NBI clearance and all that stuff.

What's your favourite kind of juice and when did you last drink some? I'm not a fan of juice.

Were you in the scouts when you were young? I wasn't.

How long are your fingernails right now? They're growing out-ish but they don't look too gross yet. I'd trim them before it gets to that point.

Do you like the Scream movies? I was obsessed with the first as a teenager, but I never held the same attachment with the sequels.

What sort of music have you been listening to lately? K-pop, what a surprise...

Are there any bills you need to pay? Not bills but I do have to pay the balance for K-pop merch I recently got by the 25th.

Have you ever been told you look like a celebrity? Yeah I've gotten Olivia Rodrigo and Frankie Pangilinan who themselves are lookalikes. I've also heard Anna Akana more times than I can count.

How many people could sleep in your home? (Not counting floor space, beds and couches only) Around 10, I'd say.

Are you a fast reader? Yes. I may have dropped reading years ago but I've never lost how quick I can be at reading.

Do you own a leather jacket? No, absolutely no use for it in this country.

Is there a university campus in your city or town? It's not technically in *this* city, but then again the Philippines is relatively super small that Metro Manila, where most of the big universities are, is just a stone's throw away. The university I attended is only 30 minutes away on a good day and I drove to and from home everyday.

Who last called you on the phone? Did you pick up? If so, how long did you talk? Somebody related to work, and no I did not pick up. Besides the fact that I had been driving, I don't appreciate people calling because 99.9% of the time it'd work out the same way if they just texted.

What grocery store/supermarket do you shop at most frequently? S&R.

Do you know how to play the card game Hearts? I don't think I've even ever heard of it.

Are you a more of a light or heavy sleeper? Very heavy.

Have you ever done freelance work? What did you do? I have not.

Name four things you can see right now. My electric fan, pillows, handbag, and TV.

Do you charge your phone every day? Well...yes. I usually do by the end of the day since it's also the time when it typically becomes close to dying.

Is your washing machine currently running? No.

How's your energy levels today? Pretty low.

Have you ever torn a muscle? Nopes.

Do you have any cereal in your house at the moment? As far as I know, no.

When was the last time you went out to eat? Where did you go and who with? Monday, I was with Celeste at S Maison and she picked a Chinese restaurant for our dinner.

Is the street you live on short, long, or somewhere in the middle? Short.

Should you be in bed right now? Not necessarily but this is also the last survey I'll be taking for the day. It's currently 11:30 PM so it's still pretty early, but I do already want to snuggle in bed and start watching IG Reels (my usual pre-sleep routine) but I don't think I'll start trying to fall asleep until 1 or 2.

[takeeachdayonebookatatime]

Why did you elbow me? 109

Achilles Castle part 14

Dave: pov The burritos and rice bowls look amazing too, the tortilla chips with cheese are fantastic. All of us fill our plates full of food, I fill mine and Alexis's cup up with soda. We chat about our plans for the weekend. After dinner Lanie is on the phone with Dr Burkett trying to decide if she should give Kate another benadryl pill, she still looks a little rashy but not bad it's going away. Lanie gives her some benadryl, a few minutes later and Kate is asleep on the sofa.

Esposito: pov me and Ryan are done for the Day. It was a slow day with mostly paperwork. I ordered a sub on the way home for dinner. Once home I ate my sub and drank my coffee. I don't need a big suitcase, instead I use a duffle bag and fill it with my stuff. I picked some music for the car ride. It should not be too bad the ride to the beach house.

Jenny: pov I have everything packed for the weekend. I picked up a pizza pie that way when Ryan gets home we can eat then hit the road, he packed his bag last night. I have Sarah Grace in her pj's because it will be more comfortable for her in the car, I hope she naps or watches a movie the whole way there. After we eat Ryan starts loading the car up then we hit the road. Sarah Grace spent the whole car ride watching the movie I put on for her. Esposito is unloading his car in the driveway as we pull in. Being pregnant is hard. I walk inside with Sarah Grace who is sleepy. Esposito is chatting with Lanie, she is talking about Kate's rash and how she had to give her two doses of benadryl. Castle is telling Ryan which room to put the bags in and pointing to the bathroom for me since I have to pee.

Ryan: pov from what Lanie told us earlier Kate's rash is looking so much better, she seems like she is barely awake must be the benadryl it does that to you makes you very sleepy. Alexis hands out the gifts she got us today on the submarine thing. Everyone heads outside to roast marshmallows and have smores. It's such a pretty night the group is chatting and having a good time. Alexis is updating us with everything that happened to her dad and Kate health wise. Sarah Grace is asleep on me, I pick her up and head upstairs to put her to bed. Kate is also asleep with a blanket covering her.

Martha: pov it's morning and I'm in charge of breakfast Katherine is looking so much better and offers to help me, she is making the waffles while I make the eggs and bacon. Alexis and Dave are pouring orange juice and coffee into cups and getting the syrups out. Katherine is drinking decaf coffee. Castle takes his pain pill and wheels himself to the table for breakfast. He goes over today's plans with everyone.

Alexis: pov I'm outside in my bathing suit with the rest of our group, dad is relaxing and reading a book. Gram and Papa Jim are sitting in the shade chatting. Sarah Grace, who is wearing water wings, is trying to convince Kate to get in the pool. Lanie grabs Kate's life jacket and hands it to her to put on. Me and Dave also get in the pool, Jenny asks Kate if she has to wear the life jacket every time she is in the pool. Lanie says anywhere there is a lot of water like a pool, ocean or lake. Her type of arrhythmia which is usually triggered by something causes breathing trouble and other symptoms, that is why she needs to be careful near a pool. Me and Dave are playing with Sarah Grace in the pool while the girls talk.

Kate: pov Esposito suggests we take a short walk until lunch. I tell him, let me ask Lanie if it's okay. Martha, Jenny and Jim offer to keep Castle company at the house. I change into shorts and a t-shirt Alexis passes out water bottles before we leave the house. Ryan says if Sarah Grace gets tired he will Carry her. We walked for a bit. I'm allowed to move around more and I'm allowed to get my heart rate elevated more. My heart condition is classified as ventricular tachycardia, my left ventricle which is not as strong as the right one works extra hard sometimes to keep up causing my left ventricle to become tachycardic. If it's a really bad episode my right ventricular which works fine will also turn tachycardic, which is scary. I also have an issue with my pulmonary vein. Since only one of my ventricles has an issue I can continue on with my normal life. That's why the left side of my chest always has pain during a heart episode.

Jim: pov Me and Jenny are starting to make lunch pasta salad with watermelon, corn on the cob and hot dogs which Ryan and Esposito are grilling since they are back from the walk. Katie is setting the table while Martha pours the peach tea into cups. Once everyone has filled their plates we start talking, Castle says after lunch is the perfect time to hit the fair. That way Sarah Grace can enjoy the rides and games.

Castle: pov Alexis gave me my pain pill during lunch. Since the car only holds 7 people we are taking 2 cars. In Ryan's car is Esposito who is in the passenger seat and Jenny and Sarah Grace in the back seat. In my car is Dave who is driving. I'm in the passenger seat giving him directions in the second row are Jim and Martha. In the back row is Alexis, Lanie and Kate. At the fair Dave is finding a parking spot and so is Ryan. To be continued. …….

[icysab]

hiii can i get an enha matchup (ouu this so exciting)

im 156cm arab enfp im a very loud person my hobbies are shopping reading collecting cute things and sleeping 😭😭 i like pink mint choco pop music or noise music i listen to eveythting though im not that picky with music I HATE HORRO MORE THAN ANYHTING LIKE IT GENIUANLLY SCARES ME SO MUCH I CANNOT WATCH SCOOBY DOO ITS THAT BAD im a very sociable person or so ive been told that i can talk to anyone my freind tells me im never tired in school and that shes suprised that im always so full of energy ive also noticed im vert energtic like when i just wake uo even with 2 hours of sleep when im about to sleep no mayter what im always energtic but obviously i also can be calm at times I LOVE EATTING SO MUCH for my ideal type i literally dont have anything specific just someone who is loyal and pays attention to me thats so important to me sosmoene eho pays attention to me i need attention LMAO 😭😭 MY STYLE I LIKE BOWS PINK SKIRTS CARDIGANS LEG WARMERS ANYTHING CUTE KDNDJDJDJ i love animals more than anything theyre so cute also i get mad easily like im the type to get annoyed and mad so easily but it goes away in a second my mood changes so fast i love eveyrthing im also the type of person who isnt friends woth snyone she dislikes if i domt like a person i, not gonna pretend to like them just so i wont sit alone id rather sit alone then sit with someone i dont like i procrastinate alot BIT TRUSTT IM WORKING ON IT ALSOO LETS SEE im trying to fit as much info as i can sorry if this isnt good IM SO BAD IN SCHOOL LIKE I GET GOOD GRADES IN EVEYTHING EXPECT TESTS AND QUIZEZ I CANNOT STUDY TO SAVE MY OWN LIFE my favorite ever tv show is when i fly towards you its a chinese romance its so so so good I RECOMMEND IT. ive never been in a relationship before also i have a cat she’s literally my daughter i love her I LOVE HEALTHY FOOD but i always end up eating candy and ice cream i rarley get sick i love cartoons so much i have been confessed to before but its alwayx ppl ive been friends with for a while i cannot play video games to save my own life but i always play bevause literly evryone i know games so i always game with them but i SUCK SO BAD KANSJSKSK i like tall ppl and funnt people OMGG I LOVE FUNNY PEOPLE SO MUCH I LOVE LEGO SO MUCH MT FREINDS BUY LEGO ANF THEY CALL ME TO HELP THEM BUILD IT BCS THEY ALWAYS GET SO CONFUSED ONCE I WAS OUT IN THE MALL MY PHONE HAD NO CHARGE I HAD TO TELL MY FREIND THIS JOKE SO I ASKED A RANDOM PERSON IF I COULD CALL SOMEONE USING THEIR PHONE JUST TO TELL HER THE JOKE i have the attention span of a literal gold fosh is this the right term idk but its so bad i hate cofee and anything bitter flavor im so picky with my food i have the longest skincare routine ever but its cause i mostirusixe jy whole body when i sleep i sleep with my feet being in like plastic so the crean can like lock in idk bro MSNDJSMSK im a huge fangirl I FREAK OUT SOO much like my freind had her first kiss and i freaked out more than her its so insane to me i love when ppl tell me theirr probelm not ppl but my freinds im happy they’re comfortable enought snd trust me enough to tell me it truly makes me happy my classmate once said im a very postive person im thanful for that ALSOO I ALWAYS SAY IM GONNA KMS i need to stop saying it bcs im scared i might genuinely like trigger someone bcs yk its not so,ething to joke about but at the same time sometimes im so done i need to kms OUUU IM A VERY DRAMATIC PERSON once i saw this pig shakingbcs it knows its about to be eaten and kiled so i got sad and said im never eating meat again then for lunch that day i had chicken nuggets im sorry if this isnt what u were expecting i tried to talk as much as possibekdndj love u

YOU ARE SO SO SO UNDENIABLY JAKE SIM. you guys would sooooo feed off of each others’ fun energies and bounce around and get up to stupid stuff together !! ALSO you guys are both very silly and funny so your relationship would be super goofy and it would be so good. i love this and ur energy sm and you and jake would be adorable MWAH

[nightcall99]

Dreams from 20.7.23

Dream 1: AL, JY and JL were in a hotel room and AL had set up her phone to film them. It was like a live-stream. They were all drunk, like they'd just gotten back from going out at night. They were giddy and giggly, just doing random stuff. Shaking their butts, dancing, having fun and not having a care in the world.

Dream 2: I was hiding a little boy and little girl in my wardrobe from my father. But it wasn't really my father. These children were my siblings but also they weren't really. I had a massive wardrobe that they would fit comfortably in for a little while. At first it was just the boy I was hiding, my connection with him was the strongest. I felt very maternal and responsible for him. I’ve had this dream before but I've never remembered it. The father comes into my room to look around, he is being a bit suspicious about my hiding them. After I have successfully distracted him and he is gone, I go back to see if the siblings are still in the wardrobe but the boy has escaped though the window. I am on the second floor and I can see the plants growing on the window sill. I imagine his escape route and I see that it would have been an easy climb down, it's not too far. Through the window, I can see quite a few people on the cobble-stone street so he must have been able to ask an adult for help once he got down there. I am so sad he left. It's like I'd gone away for just a moment, and now he had gone. I am disappointed. I think the sister was still around. (This dream is about AJ's essence leaving me)

Dream 3: I am in my room at home and playing music from my phone through some speakers. There are people having a get-together/party in the next room. It is my ex's friends. I don't like them. I don't trust them. I left my room and came back and the music that was playing seemed different. I felt panicked mixed with irritation because I assumed they must have swapped out my phone for one of theirs without my permission and worse yet, in the process they probably stole my phone too. I went up to the charging cord and it appeared to look exactly like my phone, but I knew it wasn’t. I knew this phone belonged to one of the people in the other room and they were playing their own music through my speakers. I got mad. Even though everything seemed the same, there were subtle differences. I could tell. Then these people were trying to get into the room I was in. They were verbally harassing me. I felt ashamed like I shouldn’t have played my own music in the first place. Music is very personal and it's like I exposed myself and made myself vulnerable and now they 'know' me when they didn't deserve to. (This dream is about dealing with people that I used to know but they're NPCs now)

Dream 4: It is right before a soccer game. I’m part of the team. It's the top league and we are playing in a huge stadium and there will be a massive crowed watching. I'm in the club room, getting dressed. I have on shorts and flip flops. Once I'm finished, I go and sit at a long rectangular table with the rest of the team mates. We're waiting. I think about how I need to get my long hair off my face, and then in a few moments I find a rubber band on the table that I use to tie my hair up with. I'm unhappy with my choice of footwear. I'm thinking that I need to drive home really quickly before the game starts and change my shoes. Flip flops aren't suitable to kick a ball in. I could do it, but I won't be very effective. I am trying to convince myself that I will have enough time to go home and get back before the game starts. We are watching the opening ceremony on the TV and waiting to be called out onto the field. Then I realise I don’t need to go all the way home, I have summoned my shoes to appear. And a different, more appropriate outfit too. I didn’t need to drive home at all. There is some impatience. But it's calm. We're waiting to go on the field and do this. I want to eat something but the coach says it’s not a good idea to eat before playing, it’ll only hold me back and cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

While I'm sitting there at the table, watching the pre-game TV broadcast, I realise that AL is sitting next to me. I hesitate, but I thought I might as well ask her about the boo-boo I did at work while we're waiting. I know I shouldn’t talk about this mundane stuff right before our game but I decided to anyway. It turns out she had been supporting me with this issue at work, being very helpful and I was so grateful for it. She had written an email summary of what had happened next. I see in my mind's eye, that girl's history on the computer. There is owing dispensing for duloxetine. She must have changed over from fluoxetine. I also see some emails that we received from her mother, saying you don’t need to call the hospital and signing off the email with a love heart. I see the mother is of indigenous aboriginal descent and she is very beautiful. She has long hair and an angular face. She is an activist for her peoples, and was very understanding about the whole situation. The doctor had been less helpful. She got a bit heated. She was going on about something 'topographical' (symbolising the electronic system issues) and how she thought she would have to fire her topographer who is a young male. A voice tells me that basically the issue hasn’t been solved yet and I should just wait.

[rewirelessify]

How to Use Tws Earbuds?

Are you struggling to figure out how to use your new TWS earbuds? You're not alone. Many people find it difficult to navigate the different features and settings that come with these wireless earbuds.   TWS earphones are easy to use once you master them. First, charge and couple them. Touch controls let you play/pause music, skip tracks, adjust volume, and take calls. Some have noise cancellation and voice assistants.   In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to properly use TWS earbuds and get the most out of your listening experience.

Getting Started

As someone who has been using TWS earbuds for a while, I know how important it is to get started on the right foot. Here are some steps I recommend taking to make sure your TWS earbuds work properly and you get the best experience possible.   Unboxing and Charging When you first receive your TWS earbuds, the first thing you'll want to do is unbox them. Make sure to keep all the components together and don't lose any of the pieces. Most TWS earbuds come with a charging case, so you'll need to charge both the earbuds and the case before using them.   Pairing with Your Device Pairing your TWS earbuds with your device is a crucial step that will enable you to use them. Make sure your earbuds are charged and then put them in the charging case. Follow the instructions in the manual to pair them with your device.    Usually, you will need to hold down a button on the charging case until the earbuds enter pairing mode. Then, go to the Bluetooth settings on your device and select the TWS earbuds.   Testing the Earbuds Once your TWS earbuds are paired with your device, it's time to test them out. Play some music or a video and make sure the sound quality is good. You can adjust the volume using the touch controls on the earbuds or on your device.  

Basic Functions

As someone who has been using TWS earbuds for quite some time now, I can confidently say that they have become an integral part of my daily routine. Not only do they provide me with high-quality sound while listening to music, but they also allow me to take phone calls without having to hold my phone.   In this section, I will discuss some of the basic functions of TWS earbuds and how to use them effectively.   Playing Music and Adjusting Volume One of the most common uses for TWS earbuds is listening to music. To play music, simply ensure that your earbuds are connected to your device and start playing music.    You can also use the touch controls on the earbuds to pause, play, skip or rewind tracks. Adjusting the volume can be done using the touch controls on the earbuds or by adjusting the volume on your device.   Answering and Making Phone Calls TWS earbuds allow you to take phone calls without having to hold your phone. When you receive a call, simply tap on the earbud to answer the call. To end the call, tap on the earbud again. If you want to make a call, simply use your phone as you normally would, and the call audio will be routed through the earbuds.   Activating Voice Assistants Many TWS earbuds come equipped with a voice assistant feature. This allows you to activate your phone's voice assistant (such as Siri or Google Assistant) without having to take out your phone. To activate the voice assistant, simply press and hold the touch control on the earbud until you hear a beep.   Skipping and Rewinding Tracks In addition to pausing and playing music, TWS earbuds also allow you to skip and rewind tracks. To skip to the next track, double-tap on the right earbud. To rewind to the previous track, double-tap on the left earbud.

Advanced Features

TWS earbuds have become an essential gadget for me, especially while I am on the go. Along with basic functions such as playing music and answering phone calls, these earbuds also have advanced features that make them stand out from other traditional earphones. In this section, I will share my experience with some of these advanced features.   Touch Controls and Customization: One of the coolest features of my TWS earbuds is touch control. I can easily change the music track, adjust the volume, and activate voice assistants by simply tapping or swiping on the earbuds.    Moreover, some earbuds have customization options that allow me to adjust the touch controls according to my preferences.   Noise Cancellation: Noise cancellation is another amazing feature that I love in my TWS earbuds. It blocks out the background noise and lets me focus on my music or phone call. This feature is especially useful when I am in a noisy environment or travelling in a plane.   Transparency Mode: Transparency mode is another feature that I have come to appreciate. It allows me to hear the sounds around me while still wearing my earbuds. This feature comes in handy when I need to listen to announcements in public places or when someone wants to talk to me.   Battery Life and Management: Lastly, battery life and management is another feature that I find very useful. Most TWS earbuds come with a charging case that not only charges the earbuds but also shows the battery level of both the case and the earbuds. Some earbuds also have battery-saving features that extend the battery life, such as auto-pause when removed from the ear or power-saving mode when the earbuds are not in use.

Troubleshooting

As with any electronic device, TWS earbuds can encounter issues from time to time. Here are some common issues and how to fix them based on my personal experience.   Pairing and Connectivity Issues One of the most common issues with TWS earbuds is pairing and connectivity. If you're having trouble pairing the earbuds with your device, make sure that both the earbuds and the device are fully charged.    Try resetting the earbuds and starting the pairing process again. If you're still having issues, check to see if there are any firmware updates available for your earbuds.   Sound Quality Issues If you're experiencing poor sound quality, first check to see if the earbuds are clean and free of debris. If that doesn't fix the issue, try adjusting the equalizer settings on your device or within the earbuds' companion app.    Additionally, make sure that the earbuds are properly seated in your ears and that you have selected the correct ear tips for a secure fit.   Intermittent Connectivity Issues If you're experiencing intermittent connectivity issues, try resetting the earbuds and restarting the pairing process. Additionally, try moving closer to your device to see if that improves connectivity.    If you're still having issues, there may be interference from other electronic devices in the area. Try moving away from these devices or turning them off.

Maintenance and Care

Proper maintenance and care of TWS earbuds can significantly increase their lifespan and ensure optimal performance. As someone who has been using TWS earbuds for a while now, I have learned some tips and tricks for taking care of them. In this section, I will share my experience and insights on how to maintain and care for TWS earbuds.   Cleaning the Earbuds and Charging Case Regular cleaning of the earbuds and charging case is essential to prevent dirt and earwax buildup that can affect the sound quality and functionality of the earbuds. To clean the earbuds, I use a soft-bristled brush or a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to gently remove any dirt or earwax from the ear tips and the speaker grilles.    I avoid using water or other liquids as they can damage the electronics. For the charging case, I use a microfiber cloth or a soft-bristled brush to wipe the exterior and the charging contacts.   Storing the Earbuds Properly When not in use, I always store my TWS earbuds in their charging case to prevent damage or loss. I make sure to place them in the correct orientation to ensure proper charging and avoid any accidental drops or scratches. I also avoid exposing the earbuds to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight, as they can damage the battery and the electronics.   Avoiding Damage to the Earbuds TWS earbuds are delicate and require gentle handling to avoid damage. When removing the earbuds from the charging case, I hold them by the stems and avoid pulling the ear tips forcefully.    I also avoid dropping or stepping on the earbuds, as they can break or malfunction. Finally, I make sure to charge the earbuds using the provided charging cable and avoid using third-party chargers that can damage the battery or cause overheating.  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Using TWS (True Wireless Stereo) Earbuds

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about using TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds: What is the difference between TWS earbuds and regular Bluetooth earbuds? TWS earbuds are completely wireless and do not have any wires connecting the two earpieces. They are designed to provide a more comfortable and convenient listening experience. How do I pair my TWS earbuds with my smartphone? To pair your TWS earbuds with your smartphone, first make sure that your earbuds are charged and powered on. Then, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and select your earbuds from the list of available devices. Once paired, your earbuds should automatically connect to your smartphone whenever they are in range. How do I control the volume and playback on my TWS earbuds? Most TWS earbuds have touch controls on the earpieces that allow you to control the volume, skip tracks, pause and play music, and even answer and end phone calls. Refer to your earbuds' user manual for specific instructions on how to use the touch controls. How do I charge my TWS earbuds? TWS earbuds typically come with a charging case that can be used to charge the earpieces. Simply place the earpieces into the charging case and make sure that they are properly seated. The charging case will automatically charge the earpieces. How long do TWS earbuds last on a single charge?The battery life of TWS earbuds varies depending on the make and model, but most earbuds last between 3-6 hours on a single charge. The charging case can provide additional charges and can extend the battery life of the earbuds. Can I use only one earpiece of my TWS earbuds?Yes, most TWS earbuds allow you to use just one earpiece if you prefer to keep one ear free. Simply take one earpiece out of the charging case and pair it with your smartphone. The other earpiece will automatically enter standby mode.  

Conclusion

In conclusion, I have found TWS earbuds to be an incredibly convenient and versatile accessory for everyday use. As someone who enjoys listening to music and making phone calls on the go, these earbuds have become a staple in my daily routine.   Through my own personal experience with TWS earbuds, I have learned that getting started with them can be quick and easy, but it's important to follow the instructions carefully to ensure a smooth setup process. Once you're up and running, the basic functions are simple to use and allow for seamless audio playback and communication.   One of my favourite features of TWS is the advanced touch controls, which can be customized to suit your preferences. The noise cancellation and transparency modes also enhance the listening experience, and the battery life and management allow for extended usage without having to constantly recharge.   However, like any electronic device, TWS earbuds may encounter issues from time to time. Fortunately, there are easy troubleshooting solutions available to address common problems such as connectivity and sound quality.   Overall, I highly recommend TWS  to anyone looking for a high-quality audio solution on the go. With proper care and maintenance, these earbuds can provide a long-lasting and enjoyable listening experience.     I hope you all liked the article. For more articles please visit: Rewirelessify Read the full article