#smiling till is a sunshine ✨

[endlich-allein]

Till 🥰 Airport Letňany, Prague, 11-05-2024 @ varg_fenris

[deansapplepie]

Imagine Daryl fixed your watch

A/N: Kind of personal here, it was going to be a drabble or one-shot to indulge myself and get some comfort, but I never did… so it’s going to become this little imagine.

Imagine you had a small watch since before the outbreak, this watch had belonged to your grandma and you kept it after she passed as a memory. It had worked well so far, until one day it stopped working. You lived safely inside of the prison and had all the reasons to be happy, but when you realized it didn’t work, tried to change batteries and it still didn’t work… that broke your heart, because it was your grandma’s, you loved it, you loved her… it was a piece of her with you, if it didn’t work… it seemed nothing else would.

Daryl found you in a corner, crying in silence. He sat by your said and inquired what was happening. You advised it was going to sound silly but told him anyway. “Well, if it doesn’t work at least ya have a pretty accessory.” He said, and you didn’t take it for granted because you knew he didn’t give a damn to pretty accessories.

One day it had just disappeared and you thought that fate was really a bitch, you spent a whole day looking for it and never found. You cried, but with time the pain lessened and you’d feel bad about it with less frequency, till the day Daryl sat by your side in that same corner, took your hand in his (what was something he wouldn’t do frequently) and slid something through your hand and tied it in your pulse, when you looked down you saw it, the watch. He had stolen it to fix it for you. You smiled and with tears in your eyes you threw your arms around his neck thanking a thousand times and giving small kisses on his cheeks.

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[bon2bonn]

an oscar piastri prompt with him having a little daughter

him, the girl (you can give her a name) and y/n having a movie night watching finding nemo and just lots of giggling lol tyyyyyyy

First request 🎉🧡

Coming right up love ! Hope you like it 🙏

Warning: grammar!

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Small feet can be heard from across the hall all the way to the kitchen where y/n stands humming while preparing snacks . and outside , with grunts and pants of it's owner making trips back and forth carrying pillows and blankets that she insisted on being in charge of assembling for the "super special super fun movie night" were her words exactly .

Movie night is the family favourite tradition specially for little adeline or "miss sunshine" as her dad love to call her , and as every available moment spent with your family is cherished and held dear , your energetic daughter is adamant to make every movie night the perfect just for her daddy , so as always she goes through her little list that she memorize by heart :

Her favourite extra fluffy Blankets .

Pillows to make the perfect fort .

Snacks and drinks (that consists mostly of her daddy's favourites which by association hers)

Mommy's favourite hoodie .

Daddy's favourite socks .

And most importantly her themed PJ's (a Nemo onesie that was a gift from uncle lando).

And as she stood back to observe the hard work she puts , and made sure that all is good to go she ran back to the main bedroom to call out for her dad to start their sleep over . Peeking in she whispered softly "daddy" , but got no response back , she tiptoed till she reached the bedside and squinted her eyes at her dad as he lay down with closed eyes wondering what to do .

Feeling a little mischief she decided to poke him on the face , but when she reach out her finger he scooped her up causing her to burst into a fit of giggles knowing that she was caught . Oscar looked at her grinning "what do you think you're doing , little lady?" And she bounced excitedly , "come on daddy! It's movie night! Let's goooooo!" And proceed to tug on his hand to get him up , but he decided to tease her a pit "but I'm sleepy now" and yawned to add up to his act .

Being as stubborn as her mama she stood her ground with her hands on her hips "you promised, and it is not nice to break a promise!" Oscar had to stifle a chuckle at his little girl and her sassy panter that reminds him of his lovely wife and her confident personality that he adores . With a wide smile and an exited vice he scooped her and marched towards the living room"alright miss sunshine! Let's see what you've prepared for us today". And that got her rambling on to him about what she have for tonight as he listened carefully and nod along with the same amount of enthusiasm as hers .

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And as She stood in front of the fort as Oscar crawled into the fort and cuddled up to y/n as they both waited for their daughter to announce the start of the movie night . He leaned up to whisper "hello stranger" planting a kiss on her jaw as she leaned in with one of her own on his temple whispering back "hello love" , little sunshine clapped and said in a serious tone "hello. Welcome to the start of the super special super fun movie night " and paused as they clapped and exclaimed happily she continues " now daddy, what movie are we watching?" Oscar scratched his chin as if thinking hard till his wife leaned to whisper something that got him to smile brightly at the anticipating girl "what about my absolutely favourite movie of all time "finding Nemo"! " And that got her to give an excited nod and wide toothy grin while grabbing the remote to crawl into the fort and settling between you two with a content sigh .

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[lavendersartistry]

Jellyfish Grotto

Space Riders AU - @onyxonline Eve Ewe - @lavendersartistry

This is a angst/wholesome fic for onyxonline's Space Riders AU! This is mainly centered on the headcanoned friendship between DogDay and my OC Eve Ewe! Please check Onyx out, their work is super cool!

IN MY LIL GOOBER BRAIN AND MY PARTICIPATION, THEY ARE FRIENDS YOUR HONOR- Now onto the fic✨✨

The gardens of the palace seemed so silent since the last visit of schooling children touring the home of the soon-to-be queen. It was nice to have the planet still lively after the loss of their late royals from the war, despite the princesses going different paths to keep their home afloat.

Eve could only glance back at the throne room from the gardens, resting under the star wisteria as she quietly read. She couldn't get the memories from her head about the war. It felt like only yesterday that it was announced by the council that her coronation would be near.

If only she could have saved-

"Princess? Are you alright?"

Eve suddenly flinched at the sound of someone calling for her and quickly turned her head. She sighed, noticing it was only her friend DogDay.

"I'm alright. And please, we went over this. You can call me Eve or Evie, friends don't have to be formal."

The captain scratched the back of his head in embarrassment and sat next to the princess. To him, it felt like not too long ago when they first met each other. And befriending a princess, a almost queen, felt too much of a dream to the sunshine critter.

"I know, but I can't really help it. You're becoming big top while I'm just a captain. Besides, I don't think the council or your guard would like it if I just called you that."

Eve stifled a laugh and closed her book, leaning her back to the trunk of the tree.

Ever since she was 5, the council was harsh on her. From lady etiquette to lessons on all preparation for becoming queen of her planet, Eve never truly got to enjoy the life of a normal person. To meet friends, to find love.

Just being happy.

"Those old birds would have the stingrays after you if that happened. But don't worry about Bolt, he's just protective."

DogDay rolled his eyes yet smiled at his friend's enthusiasm. He looked up to the stars, suddenly frowning at the forcefield that clouded the clear sight of the twinkling lights.

He knew that it was necessary, after the war. And with the Prototype out creating chaos, it was definitely needed. But he couldn't shake away the feeling from when Bolt informed him about Eve's dream that one night.

It was a vision, a written destiny almost. And the sunny hound couldn't let that fate take away his friend.

"So what were you reading? Seemed a bit uneventful."

Eve looked back at her book and grazed her hand at the leather covering.

The book was about the biology of the planet's most docile creature: Astral Jellyfish. It was a favorite of Eve's and it was a pleasant memory to see a very large one for the first time.

"The astral jellyfish. You know, my favorite creature in all my planet?"

"You mean the one creature that stung me?"

Eve burst out laughing at his comment while DogDay lightly glared at her.

"It's not funny!"

"It's actually a little funny!"

DogDay huffed and crossed his arms in protest to her laughing but he couldn't help but let a little smile appear on his face to see her laugh and be happy for once.

Eve quickly calmed herself and smiled back.

"You should give them another try. Maybe this time, you won't startle it and it'll let you pet it."

The captain groaned again and stood up.

"How long will you remind me of that?"

"Till you're a veteran."

"Great..."

The hound was being sarcastic. As long as something made the princess smile despite the rough times, that was enough for him.

The two kept conversing in the silence in the gardens: talking about the crew's wacky moments during missions, meeting the mysterious "Angel", Eve's stressful schedules, and other things.

Unbeknownst to them, the astral jellyfish had already welcomed themselves in mindlessly. A few rested near Eve while others floated around DogDay and some pestered him.

Eve could only hold back a laugh as the captain tried shooing away the creatures.

"Still not a fan of them?"

"The day I pet them is when I let CatNap drive the ship for a mission."

[harrywavycurly]

Hi Sarah!! Happy New Year!! 🥳

I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your positivity and all of your posts. They’ve gotten me through some not so fun times this year and always put a smile on my face. I feel like I’ve been channeling a bit of Bucket of Sunshine Eddie the last few months, so I’m wondering how those two are doing. Did they enjoy their first New Year’s together?

~🐈‍⬛

Hiii babes!! Happy new year to you as well!!!🥳🥳 I am sooo happy to hear you enjoy my posts that means the world to me!! Ohhh how I do miss my little grumpy Eddie and his little ray of sunshine!! So I hope you enjoy these conversations from their New Year’s Eve together!!💖

-find everything Bucket of Sunshine here✨

“What’s all this shit for?” “It’s rude to-” “Sorry…hello sweetheart.” “Hi Eddie…now was there something you wanted to ask me?” “Yes..what’s all this shit for? We are just going to the lake to watch fireworks.” “Edward James Munson as if I’d ever show up to a party empty handed? It’s not polite.” “Baby it’s not a party it’s us and Steve who is bringing uhm…uh…what’s her name again?” “Her name is Heather…don’t call her Maggie like you did his last date.” “I didn’t mean to! I swear I thought it was Maggie…looked exactly like her…kinda creepy if you ask me…how he dates girls that all look the same.” “Well thank goodness no one did…now can you please put this in the van?” “Did…you…just insult me?” “No? I simply stated a fact? No one asked you if it was weird that Steve dates girls who kinda look the same.” “Sounded like an insult to me sweetheart…” “Then it also sounds like we need to get your hearing checked…now can you please put this in the van?” “Yeah yeah I’ll go put it in the van.”

“What are you wearing? You’re going to be freezing.” “It’s a dress? And won’t you be there to cuddle me?” “Well yeah but still that’s uhm…a lot of leg to show off when it’s cold as fuck outside baby…” “you don’t like it?” “No no…that’s uh not…what I said…” “I’ll be fine…I packed an extra blanket and I still have your jacket so I’ll be nice and warm.” “Stealing people’s clothes isn’t very nice you know that right?” “It’s not people’s clothes it’s just your clothes and you’re my boyfriend so it’s fine.” “Oh right…yeah that makes sense…you look really beautiful by the way.” “Thank you Eddie.”

“Here you go…don’t worry it’s nothing crazy it’s just cheese.” “Will you ever stop trying to feed me?” “No…now take the pizza and say thank you.” “Thank you sweetheart.” “You’re welcome…where is Steve? Have you talked to him since we got here?” “He said he’d be here in a bit but that was…over an hour ago…maybe him and Heather changed their minds and want to party alone.” “That’s rude to not tell the other people in your party that you’re no longer going to be attending…I packed him a snack so he wouldn’t get grumpy waiting till midnight.” “I see he didn’t get blessed with the politeness gene?” “Apparently not.” “Well if I’m being honest I’m glad it ended up being just the two of us…not that I don’t like hanging out with your brother but…you’re my favorite Harrington.” “Awe am I really? That’s so sweet…you’re my favorite Munson.” “Oh Wayne is gonna be so upset when I tell him you said that.” “I’ll tell him you’re lying.” “What? You’d lie to him just to make him happy?…I’m so shocked.” “You’re making fun of me aren’t you?” “Teasing you baby not…making fun of you…that sounds way more harsh.” “You love how nice I am to everyone…just admit it.” “I wish you’d be a little more strict on who you’re so nice to but…yeah…I love you and how nice you are.” “I love you and how hard you try to be an asshole…it’s cute.”

“You’re going to give me an anxiety attack with the way you’re so reckless with that sparkler….just hold it still until it burns out.” “Hold it still? That’s not fun Eddie don’t be lame.” “Me? Lame?…now that’s just downright rude baby.” “Am I really making you nervous?” “You always make me nervous.” “What? Why?” “I’m just always nervous you’re going to snap out of whatever daze you’re in and you’ll see me for who I really am and you’ll…run away like everyone else.” “Eddie…I do see you for who you really are and that’s someone who loves me and would do anything to keep me safe and happy…what else could I want from someone? I’m not going anywhere.” “I do always find myself having to keep you out of harms way…so please can you just…stand still while you have a sparkler in your hand?” “Fine…this better?” “Much…thank you.”

“Ohhh Eddie only thirty seconds till midnight!” “Time flies when you’re having fun doesn’t it sweetheart?” “It really does.” “Happy new year Sunshine…I hope this is just the first of many new years we’ll be spending together.” “Oh don’t worry you’re stuck with me for the foreseeable future…I love you.” “I love you too.”

[namjooning-to-the-moon]

BTS MTL- Proposing to you at ✨Disneyland✨

Authors note: Hi guys, I actually had so much fun with this and it's so cute. Highkey in love with this.

Warnings: Absolute tooth rotting fluff.

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Jimin

Omfg fr though, I could totally see him doing this.

Jimin is a real life Disney prince and I will die on that hill.

Disney if you are listening, I need a Korean live action Disney movie and Jimin as the handsome prince.

I will accept nothing less.

Anyway…

You two as a couple give off that perfect Disney vibe so it makes sense he would propose there.

You are his ✨princess✨ so he wants a fairytale proposal.

He's extra af.

100% proposes in front of the castle.

Will propose during daylight hours so you guys can get cute engagement photos.

He will probably take you really early though to make sure there is less people around so it still feels intimate and special.

Has a whole speech planned and definitely makes a few Disney references.

Will probably say something like how you are the wish his heart made.

Will probably cry.

When you say yes, he has bride and groom Mickey ears for you guys to take cute pictures in front of the castle.

You guys wear them for the rest of the day.

He wants everyone to know that his ✨princess✨ agreed to marry him.

^ look at this man and tell me he is not a Disney prince.

Taehyung

Also would love to propose this way.

He would wait right till the end of the day though.

I feel Tae would wait till one of the late night firework shows.

You guys would have a little secluded spot away from the crowds but where you can still see everything.

You'd be looking up at the fireworks but he's not watching them.

He's only looking at you.

When you'd look at him to ask if he's ok he'd open his mouth but no words would come out.

He'd have a whole speech planned but his thoughts have left the chat.

Just gets down on one knee instead and just speaks from the heart.

Definitely cry's.

When you say yes he will pick you up and spin you around.

Takes photos of you guys with the fireworks in the background.

Will post them on Instagram with the caption "my happily ever after."

Then delete them ten minutes later lmao

Jungkook

Less sappy about it but would lowkey love to propose this way.

He's kind of an adrenaline junkie so I see him proposing on a rollercoaster.

He would wear a jacket to the park, even if it's hot, this man is wearing a jacket to cover up his surprise.

Will take you on a rollercoaster that has the pictures you can take home.

When it gets to the camera he will unzip his jacket and will have a t-shirt on saying "will you marry me?" on it.

You won't even know he's done it through.

When you get off the ride you will go sit on a bench and wait for him to come back with the photo he insisted on buying.

Will tell you to look at it.

When you open it and see the photo, he's already down on one knee with the ring waiting for an answer.

Will get so excited when you say yes that he will kiss you right there in front of everyone.

Will get emotional.

Takes a few selfies with you to post in the group chat with the proposal picture for the hyungs.

"She said yes."

Hoseok

This man lowkey hates theme parks fr.

He is scared of rollercoasters, we all know it.

He does love some romance though and he is extra af.

So he will indulge you a Disney proposal though because he loves you.

He isn't majorly into public displays of affection though so he will be more subtle.

I feel like Hobi would love to propose at one of the events they hold at Disney like the garden festival where they have all the flower displays and topiaries.

This man is staying as far away from rollercoasters as he possibly can.

Will bring a picnic with him to sit somewhere private and enjoy some pretty scenery with you.

Will probably steal some flowers from a display and put them into your hair.

You have some Rapunzel vibes going on and he is so in love.

Will gush his feelings out to you.

The biggest smile on his face when you say yes.

🌞Actual sunshine🌞

He has legit snuck champagne into the park in some water bottles for you two to toast the start of your new lives together. 

Jin

Honestly would not be his preferred way to propose but he knows how much you love a Disneyland proposal.

Jin may be world wide handsome but he is kind of shy at the same time.

Public displays of affection make him nervous af.

He's honestly lowkey terrified that he's going to propose in public.

He would take you on valentines day.

Spend the day doing cute things with you and trying to find the perfect moment.

He honestly didn't make a plan.

When you guys stop for lunch, he would take you to a bakery and buy a Disney valentines cupcake while you are sat outside ordering you guys some sandwiches.

The cupcake comes in a little box so he asks for a pen to write in the box.

Comes back and hands it to you.

You open it and see "will you marry me?" written in the lid

The ring is legit sat in the cake frosting.

Will be so excited that you said yes, that he will probably put the ring on your finger with his shaking hands while the ring is still covered in frosting.

Cue windscreen wiper laugh.

It's such a goofy (pun intended) proposal but it's totally him.

Yoongi

No.

Just no.

But also yes because he's a soft boy and he wants to give you the world.

He will find a way to compromise on giving you the Disney proposal you've always wanted but also him being comfortable.

Absolutely will not propose to you in public.

He will take you to Disney during the day and just spend a nice day with you.

Will book you guys into one of the hotels into the nicest suites they have on offer.

I'm thinking the Disney four seasons in Orlando.

When you guys come back from the park he has the hotel staff put flowers all over the room. 

Tells you to go put something pretty on for dinner on the grand balcony.

Full three course meal while you guys watch the firework display from across the lake.

Is nervous but eventually builds up the courage to tell you how much he wants to spend the rest of his life making you happy.

Gummy smile when you say yes.

Proposing at Disney wasn't so bad after all.

Namjoon

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No fucking way.

It might be his idea of hell.

He cringes at the thought.

But because you are his everything, he will find a way to give you a Disney proposal but just not at Disney.

Has no problems taking you there he just isn't proposing there.

He will want to stay in a hotel away from the parks too.

This just isn't his thing ok.

But…

This is how he will do it.

Take you to Disney for a super wholesome and cute day out.

Will be like Yoongi and have a whole set up planned for when you guys get back.

At the end of dinner he gives you a book that has super Disney vibes.

It's literally a book he's had made of your love story and it's illustrated to have you as the princess and him as the prince.

Think the book at the beginning of Sleeping Beauty.

Super fairytale vibes fr.

Then you get to a page that says 

"The next chapter…"

When you turn over the page the book is hollowed out and has the ring inside it with the words "will you marry me?"

He's in front of you know on one knee.

His dimples show when you say yes.

Least

[1waveshortofashipwreck]

Misc. Tag Game! ✨

thank you for the tags @ronald-speirs @panzershrike-pretz and @sharkboyandlavalieb !!!

Made by the amazing @ronald-speirs 💖

Favorite place in the world you’ve visited?

Hmmm I’m gonna have to go with when my mom, sister, and I all went to Las Vegas for my 21st birthday! It was so much fun and just an incredible experience 💕

Something you’re proud of yourself for?

Probably continuing my therapy journey! I’ve been in therapy continuously since I graduated in 2020 and I feel like I’ve made some good progress! I’m proud of myself for not giving up when things felt impassable

Favorite books?

Soooo i’m not too big on reading but something I will read over and over again is the fruits basket series!!!! That’s the only book series I’ve read in its entirety and I love every bit of it!!!

Something that makes your heart happy when thinking about it?

It’s not the dart scene at the start of replacements idk what you’re talking about

Favorite thing about your culture?

About being American? I guess just the fact that BoB is American 🤣

When did you join the HBO War fandom? What was the first show you watched?

Umm i think in April ‘23?? @dontirrigateme and I had just watched the x-men first class movies and wanted to watch more James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, so of course we watched BoB… the world has never been the same

Have you read any of Easy Company’s books? If so, which ones were your favorite?

I’m trying to read Ambrose’s book right now, but I have Winters’ Beyond Band of Brothers, Guarnere and Babe’s book, and a couple others on my shelf!! (if anyone finds Webster’s shark book i promise you my first born for a copy of that)

Favorite HBO War character and your favorite moment with them?

Oh goodness there’re so many!!! Ummm well right now I’m going thru a Liebgott phase oml the man makes me FOAM AT THE MOUTH so I’m gonna go with when he tends to Talbert on the Night of the Bayonet, like Liebgott is known for his temper and fighting but here (and with Tipper) you can see he’s an absolute SWEETHEART AAAA I WOULD DIE FOR JOSEPH DAVID LIEBGOTT

Do you make content for any fandoms, if so; what sort of content?

I’ve just recently started writing for BoB!! I also have some Pokemon x BoB collages that I’ve made 🥰

Favorite actor/actress and your favorite film of theirs?

Johnny Depp hands down, and absolutely pirates of the caribbean, it’s just all-around lovely and whimsical and amazing (fun fact till like middle school i had no idea what Johnny Depp actually looked like because my only references for him were Captain Jack Sparrow and Willy Wonka and they just did not look the same to me 🤣)

Favorite quote/s that you wish to share with others?

I think I’ve said this before, but it’s a quote from my blorbo Vincent Van Gogh, “I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.”

Random fact your mutuals/followers don’t know about you?

My dad’s retired Navy, so I grew up moving around until he retired when I was about 8!

If you’re a writer, do you need a beta reader (say yes so I can be your beta reader 🤭)?

ASDFDL I WOULDN'T MIND HAVING A BETA READER

Three things that make you smile? (I’m watching BoB rn so this is about to be BoB momes)

“CURRAHEEEEEEE!”

“We salute the rank not the man”

“I’m John Wayne! The costume department set me up with these nice navy whites, what do ya think!?”

Any nicknames you like?

Honestly I just feel warm and fuzzy when given any nickname, I’ve been called Em, Emmy, Ems, my favorite might be “Yellow,” I’ve had three separate best friends give me this nickname just cuz they associate me with the color yellow and sunshine vibes ✨

List some people you love to see around on tumblr!

ASDJ:LKF THERE ARE SO MANY @dontirrigateme @panzershrike-pretz @ithinkabouttzu @executethyself35 @ronsparky @love--persevering @ronald-speirs @sweetxvanixlla @whollyjoly @xxluckystrike @venus-haze @thicccqueyoongimin @joetoyesbrassknuckles101 @neptunes-blue @ewipandora @hanniewinnix @sharkboyandlavalieb @footprintsinthesxnd @mutantmanifesto @jump-wings @malarkgirlypop @mads-nixon @blueberry-ovaries @coco-bean-1218 @b00ks1ut AND SO SO MANY MORE I'M SORRY IF I DIDNT TAG YOU I PROMISE I LOVE YOU

What would you do during a zombie apocalypse?

Cry and die probably

Favorite movie?

Bohemian Rhapsody, the Mummy, and Pirates of the Carribean, and the Blair Witch Project!

Do you like horror movies? YES!! Especially found footage movies!!

No pressure tags!! @dontirrigateme , @ithinkabouttzu , @executethyself35 , @neptunes-blue , @thicccqueyoongimin , @love--persevering , @jump-wings , @blueberry-ovaries and anyone else who wants to do this!!! 💖

[her-stars]

Winter Skies Stand Still ✨🌙

my dear star my sky that craves you.

i’ll love you in silence, from a distance, just like i love the moon.

Then she’s closer than she’s ever been.

those months now turned to years and I remember it so clear. that everything with you was easy as breathing.

the sweet curve of her smile and honey eyes like liquid sunshine.

every tear that tasted like the sea, salty and sharp, that stained my face now dried.

For a moment, I forgot about the heartache that hurts just right.

never was the one to believe in soulmates but the first time I heard a love story in my dreams I was looking for you.

couldn’t stop myself from yearning till her heart ached. hung on every word that spills out so lovely, intoxicating even.

leaving as if she had kissed me and was burning on my cheek. Without thinking, I reached up and touched my face hoping for a lipstick stain.

she's the calmness of still spring lake and flowers blooming. just the thought so soft and sweet. colors of pearls pale white and glowing.

Now December and the quiet fog creeps through the trees. winter's chill breath pressed against the windows. frosting the outside like a lingering ghost, clouding summer memories.

my dear moon twirling her a milk white gown. dancing in the cobweb trees drifting for hours.

waiting for my lovely star to wave across like a silver wand. my bestfriend, my love, I look for you in the sky. til the sun rises above.

one day our will paths with cross and I'll dance with you in the river of diamonds. I hope you dream of me under the dripping circle moon.

[actual-bill-potts]

To counteract the Monday Misery:

🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh?

✨ Give you and your writing a compliment. Go on now. You know you deserve it. 😉

❌ What's a trope you will never write?

💞 Who's your comfort character?

✅ What's something that appears in your fics over and over and over again, even if you don't mean to?

Thank you so much!!!

🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh? Ooh. here's this one, a conversation between Finrod and Lúthien in towers:

This drew another faint smile from Finrod. "By no means would I wish boredom on the wild princess of Doriath!"

"Wild! I am the very picture of sweet temper!"

"Ah, my mistake! It must have been some other beautiful princess who once bit my finger quite hard because I would not give her the sweet she wanted!"

"Quite," Lúthien said. "I am glad you have realized your error. That was Neihtúl, a spirit of terror who haunted my parents for many years, and whose deeds are often misattributed to me."

idk if anyone besides myself will find this funny, but personally I thought I was hilarious working in a backwards-name joke in a Leithian-based fic. xD

✨ Give you and your writing a compliment. Go on now. You know you deserve it. 😉 ...this is hard. It's difficult to read over my own writing without picking out a million flaws. I guess one thing I think I do well is dialogue? Writing good dialogue is hard, and writing good Silm dialogue - striking the right balance between formality and familiarity/warmth - is even harder, but I think more often than not I'm able to write characters with distinct and consistent voices. E.g. Maglor's way of speaking (sharp and clever, reluctant to get to the point) is very different from Maedhros' (straightforward, measured, much blunter). At least I hope so! I can never tell how much of that is truly coming through to an audience haha.

❌ What's a trope you will never write? Hmmm. Ok this is kind of a boring answer, but I can say with 100% certainty that I will never write a high school AU. I don't think this is as much of a trend anymore, but I remember for awhile high school AUs were everywhere and it was so puzzling to me. Why would you want to write about high school? lol looks at the les mis fandom

💞 Who's your comfort character? everyone knows this one already lmao, it's our sunshine boy finrod felagund findaráto artafindë ingoldo nóm atandil <3 i love him so and in fact am currently writing some tiny finrod-and-babies vignettes to make myself happy <3

✅ What's something that appears in your fics over and over and over again, even if you don't mean to? um. hmmm. actually something that I have realized shows up a lot, dating from even my earliest fics, is characters having panic attacks and not realizing it till they're already midway through. I have. a lot of panic attacks (or used to pre-meds) so I guess that is a form of processing/wish fulfillment for me? Or maybe an attempt to convey trauma in a way that I am familiar/comfortable with conveying. Who knows ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[kpophubb]

Enhypen x reader

Sunoo As your Boyfriend ♡︎ 💐

Genre: fluff, fluff, bc he’s the fluffiest <3

“I never knew about happiness. I didn’t think dreams came true. I couldn’t really believe in love. Until I finally met you.”

“You are always ticking inside of me and I dream of you more of ten than I don’t.”

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❥ the most fond & undoubtedly the CUTEST boy ever. You can’t even compete with his cuteness.

❥ literally, OBSESSED with you (not in a toxic way) he’s in love with you in every way possible, in all the ways one person can love another, in unknown ways he’s never been able to love any other person before you. He’s always gonna dote on you, fondle your hands, kiss your face and tell you I love you with a “🥺🥰” face all the time.

❥ LOVES to hold your hands, intertwine them with his while he uses his thumb to fondle the back of your hand as gently as possible. He even does it subconsciously sometimes, it’s become your boyfriend’s extra adorable love habit.

❥ sunoo is a warm fluffy ball of sunshine. So he finds peace and comfort in your warmth. He loves to be bundled up with you and wrap his arms and legs around you to secure you within him <3

❥ This goes without saying that sunoo loves to cuddle you beyond description. Your cuddles are his serotonin boost. Whether that be after a long tiring day to relieve his stress or just an ordinary day where he wants to cuddle his baby girl, it’s always something that heals him from within!

❥ loves to sleep on your chest with his hands caressing your waist. He carefully listens to your heavy heart beat that flutters at this rate because of him and falls asleep in that loving position while you tell him how proud you are of him and how much you love him, that eases his soul and makes him so happy.

❥Nose kisses are his way of showing his affection for you. He loves to bop your nose and smooch it! Thinks your nose srunches are the cutest thing about you and will giggle so much right after pecking you.

❥Loves it when you mush his cheeks and kiss him on the lips. He loves to see your eyes filled with adoration when you’re squishing his face and enjoys it sm when you continuously kiss his fluffy chubby cheekies (I mean if I were his girl, I’d NEVER stop kissing his cheeks, I mean I might have even bitten his cheeks ocassionally bc how do you stay sane when you look at the world’s cutest cheekies T.T)

❥ he loves it when you’re touchy with him. He’s gonna repay your touches and do the same with you but not gonna verbally spell it out how much he enjoys it. Especially when you hug him from the back randomly when he’s least expecting it. It makes him feel your neediness that sets his heart on fire. So please make sure you always let him know how much you crave his attention, love and kisses. He’s gonna kiss you extra if you whine for it. 🥺 your neediness makes him go c r a z y ✨on the inside ;)

❥when you are verbal with him, it makes him blush so hard. It could be either when you’re confessing how much you love sunoo or how much you enjoy it when he kisses you and fondles your thighs, how passionately his fingers trace your chest and waist HIS CHEEKS ARE GONNA become the brightest pink colour and become hot, and he will smile and tilt his face in the other direction

❥ expect a lot of CAFE dates, our baby is a food lover (it just makes him extra adorable don’t you think?) He will take you out on lunch/dinner dates on restaurants that serve amazing food and have romantic and chill setting and even feed you to ask your opinion on his fav dishes.🥺 “y/niee say aaaah” “omg try this” “I LOVE THISSS, here try it”

❥ hugs with him will always have a prolonged duration. He thinks your height is just so so adorable and so perfect next to him. Expect random back hugs from him and he will be reluctant to release you from his arms so easily. If you have to go, he will trap you back in his arms and pout displeasingly till his annoyance melts within your tender body.

❥ sunoo wants to impress you and hear you compliment him whenever he gets a chance. He will show up wearing your favourite coloured clothes, style that you prefer and get dressed as per your preference to see you making heart eyes at him and pass sweet compliments ~

❥ being his girl calls for an Aegyo battle !! Aegyo master ddeonu will definitely teach you his top tricks and make you do couple aegyo with him. If you’re as good at it as him, he might even end up loving you some more!

❥Fills your phone with his selfies and also super cute couple selfies with you!!

❥Gets all emotional when you cook for him! He already loves eating and when you take the time to make his favourite dishes for him, he’s so touched he looks like he’s about to cry! (Aww) he will enjoy cooking with you as well!

❥AMUSEMENT park dates is a must. Deep inside, we know he’s always gonna be a lil baby no matter his age so you can expect fun filled adventurous amusement park dates with him. Imagine wearing matching cartoon headbands with him, holding hands with him while wearing matching tees, eating cotton candy, riding on roller coaster (minus his screaming), going into a haunted house together, and clicking lots of pictures to capture your cherishable memories. ♡︎(11/10 heaven experience If you ask me)

❥Tickles you everywhere and becomes a mischievous baby with you. You struggle and fight back till you’re both lying on the floor, laughing your hearts out at this fun and cute moment with your soulmate <3

❥Pouts when you don’t give him attention! He doesn’t normally nag for your attention bc he thinks he will come off as too clingy and disrupt your privacy but when he’s around and you’re doing some work that doesn’t involve him, you can LEGIT feel the heavy air from little ddeonu sulking in the corner of the room :(

❥Kisses with him are magical. Yes he’s obviously a GREAT kisser and never fails to quench your thirst for him with his taste, what I mean is that his kisses can be so gentle to so smooth, it almost feels like a dream. Kissing him feels like a surreal experience, a dreamy feeling surging through your whole body. A phenomenal, euphoric kisser who to takes you to utopia with his lips! 😳

❥sunoo is delighted when you baby sit him. When you feed him, stroke his hair, help in his work and pat his head from time to time.

❥10/10 melts when you run your fingers through his hair. Please make sure to do that to him when he’s sleepy. (the sleeping face of this angel on your lap will be MORE than a worthy reward for this lil action)

❥ if youre his girl, it means you are bound to be addicted to kissing his face moles. They’re so cute and tiny, it melts your heart like ice cream when you kiss each one of them.

❥ he constantly wants to be better for you. Works exceptionally hard to live upto your expectations and be a deserving boyfriend who makes his girl happy.

❥Doesn’t hesitate to show his affection for you. Whether that be when you guys are out in public or infront of the members, he will freely shower you with love and never feel awkward about it.

❥Physically clingy. ❣︎ loves skinship ALOT and willingly to do it every day, all day!

❥ if he ever asks for cuddles, please never say a no. Because If you do, you’d be dragging a whole ass 18 y/o on the floor, clinging to your feet and being whiny about it (uwu save my heart I’m melting)

❥ a big fan of belly pats! Your tummy is his personal favourite cushion so don’t mind him stroking your belly all the time. He might even fall asleep with his palms tucked underneath your clothes.🥺👉🏻👈🏻

❥Attentive listener so everything you say will be plastered into his memory. Not much of a talker but gets all excited while talking to you esp when u ask abt his fav things! So yeah, pretend to like mint choco and he will be all over you 🥰🤣

❥Mumbles songs out of overflowing happiness when he’s around you. It’s the sweetest melody you could ever hear, the fact that it comes from him FOR you makes his voice sweeter than the SWEETEST 🍯

❥ uses a lot of kawaii emojis and stickers when texting you!

❥ the boyfriend who does skincare with you and buys you skin products like a pro! >.< {imagine applying face packs in your pjs and then laughing at eachother for looking so silly together 🥺}

❥ Rubs his cheeks with yours and literally makes tiny sound like “uwwa “ “uweeh“ 🥰

❥you better make him smile all the time. Trust me, it’s FACT that Sunoo’s eyey smile is a national treasure.

❥Gets flustered asf when you call him pet names and he gets shy as well when calling you anything like “baby”or “babe”. The only thing you hear is “y/nieee” so you felt a WHOLE ZOO running wild inside your stomach when you accidentally saw your number saved on his phone as “my baby girl” 💞

❥ he’s never embarrassed of confessing his feelings for you infront of people. Confident and cute guy that makes you fall EVEN harder for him.

❥If his duality drives you insane, don’t blame me. From the soft aegyo master ddeonu to this breathtaking handsome man with his SMOOOOOTH moves and attractive as hell voice and looks.

❥ I feel like he prefers sensual romance a lot more than intimate steamy romance sometimes! Just small things like holding hands, forehead kisses and cuddling satisfies him more than you think.

❥ Eye contact with him is a memory to remember hehe! Either it’s like ROMANTIC ROMANTIC {yeah ykwim ;) }or it’s so bashful to the point where he gets all shy and giggles and turns his gaze away.

❥Big fan of gentle pecks, ESPECIALLY on the lips. His go to behaviour. Before leaving from work, after waking up, after coming home and basically 24/7 he loves to do it. Sunoo will leave mild kisses on your cheeks, forehead, face, neck and literally everywhere his eyes fall on you.

❥ best boy who will love you and take care of your heart like a protective keeper for the rest of your lives ! :’)

❥ so what does it mean you get Kim sunoo?

You get happiness and sunshine for LIFE! ☀️🌈💖

The End

~ heeseung and jakehoon as boyfriends !!

Conclusion: I LOVE KIM SUNOO IM OBSESSED WITH KIM SUNOO IM ADDICTED TO KIM SUNOO YES IM AN ALCOHOLIC AND DRUG ADDICT AND THE DRUG IS KIM SUNOO :D 😭💝

[jxngh]

May I request a domestic weekend with namjoon fluff? Idk I feel like he would be the sweetest guy to spend a sunday with. I imagine him helping with decorating the house, chilling on the couch while both reading books and attempting to bake something in the afternoon 🥲🥲🥲

idk why i picked this...now I'm sobbing because HE IS SO BOYFRIEND I'M GONNA LOSE MY MIND...ty for requesting btw <3 hope I'll get more of these 🥺🥺 enjoy ✨✨

a/n: pls pls pls pls pls i want a date with him p l e a s e

it was a beautiful spring morning, your lover by your side. a warm breeze was in the air and a little ray of sunshine was coming from your big windows. after you two decided to live together you bought this house. most of the things were done but still you needed some decorations. middle of your thoughts you heard his small groan and felt his big hands around you, pulling you close and making you the little spoon.

"g'morning jagi..." he sounded to your ear lowly, it was still effective on you after so many mornings you woke up together. "i can stay here forever." he said leaving kisses under your ear, staying there and taking deep breaths there. you placed your hands on his, enjoying his presence.

"morning joonie, I'd love that but I'm getting hungry." you said making him chuckle. and you got up and tried to pull him out of the bed which ended up you falling to his chest and getting deep kisses from him while he's smiling and telling you how cute you are.

after washing your face you two went to the kitchen and grabbed some eggs, made omelette and drank some tea. then you went to the garden chilling on the couch while you're chatting about the movie you've watched the night before. when you've finished you changed your outfits to something casual. he wore a green tee and gray leggings, you wore a lilac crop and gray leggings.

before you get out of the house you looked at the mirror, he appeared behind you and hugged you from behind, he was so big compared to you, you were looking so adorable. "my small baby." he said to you making you tell at him. "I'm not small, you're so big." and you rolled your eyes to his response. "that's what she said." you both laughed at hit so hard.

you drove him to the nearest Ikea store, you two explored the place, getting candles, pillows, some flowerpots etc. and you were holding everything and asking each other if it's necessary- believe me they weren't even slightly necessary- and telling each other no. "no joon, you're only wanting it because it's wooden."

he even gave you a small ride on the trolley till he accidentally hit it to some wardrobe. "oops, I'm sorry jagi you're okay??" you were okay but you didn't wanted to cause a problem and you got out. after you bought decorations you stopped at a market and took ingredients to try a new recipe.

it turned out good, even though he put a little salt instead of sugar. but you realized it soon so it was okay. "that's why I told you to check the taste joon. you're the biggest baby I've ever seen." you said while cupping his face, kissing the dimples. you two enjoyed your food. he carried you to the couch after he teased you how small you are again. you were enjoying it a lot, not accepting that you do tho.

then you two laid on the couch and grabbed your books after giving small kisses to each other. you two read for an hour, then you got distracted because how hot he looks.

so you ended up taking the book from him slowly and sitting on his thighs, looking at him innocently. "no more reading, you distracted me."

"what? how?" he said with a fake surprised tone. you moved closer to him and gave him a small kiss while his hands were resting on your hips. "you have no right to look that hot while reading. it's not fair." you said before he pulled you a deeper kiss. "says the most beautiful girl herself..." then he rubbed his nose to yours. "is it fair if i pay for distracting you?"

you smiled. "uhmm maybe... depends on the payment method." you said circling your index finger on his chest. "we both know the method baby." he said before turning you around and giving you what you wanted.

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[kamyru]

Hi Kamyru :D I hope you have a nice day today 😊 Can you make what would they say to cheer you up on a bad day ? it could be one of your favourite guys/more. (takado/hideki/toshiaki/jun/kasumi's) It's not urgent or anything, so I hope you'll try to write it when you're down or when you have the inspiration ✨

Hi! Thank you so much for this ask. I know that I answer it after more than half a year. But I enjoyed writing it, especially because the exams are coming. I hope everyone who is down now will be better soon. Take care, you all! ❤️

How do they cheer up MC when she has a bad day? (Munechika Takado, Hideki Ishigami, Toshiaki Kijima, Toshiki Kasumi, Jun Araki)

Munechika Takado

If Munechika sees that his girlfriend struggles with something, he will first try to make her smile. That means that he can use his usual sarcasm.

Of course, sarcastic comments aren't the easiest to digest after a hard and long day.

So, Dr. Takado has to find another way to make his MC happy again.

Even if they are at work, he will kiss and hug her.

Takado will be glued to MC till she is better. He will follow her everywhere. If she stands still, he has his hands wrapped around her and his chin on top of her head.

Do you remember his giant thesaurus of synonyms for dumb? His reserve of endearing words is even bigger. Kasumi is the one who remembers the most of them (because he wants to use them for his SO).

Babe, honey, love, sweetheart, turtledove, buttercup, sunshine. He doesn't use any of this twice a day.

He is the type of guy to drive MC around the city to show her beautiful sceneries.

Takado will take a lot of photos with her. After she is better, he will show them. Some of them are glued on the inside of his locker, near the ones with a smiling MC.

While driving, Munechika will let MC choose the playlist. If she wants to stay in silence, he will hum from time to time.

When MC is finally ready to talk, he won't disturb her. He will validate her feelings, even if he knows that he would have acted differently in some situations.

Munechika will let MC fall asleep in his hands and then put her in bed while cuddling till he falls asleep too.

Hideki Ishigami

It's canon that he will send good vibes to his MC when she has a bad day.

Also, he will cook for her. And he will do everything possible to find all snacks that MC loves. Even if he has to go to Antarctica and make a deal with a dangerous clan of penguins, he will do it in less than five minutes.

Ishigami will talk more and with a higher-pitched voice.

His spectrum of emotions becomes ten times larger. He wants his MC to know what to expect from him, so he becomes very foreseeable.

He will watch his MC from afar while having the softest smile on his face, hoping that she will be better.

Also, he will follow her like a lost puppy. MC is in the kitchen and eats what he prepared for her? He sits with his legs on the sides of the chair and his head resting on the back of the chair, with his hand underneath his chin. MC tries to read or watch something to relax? He leans on the door frame and watches her.

It continues like this till MC comes to him and hugs him, with her face buried in his chest.

That melts Ishigami's heart. He hugs her tightly, yet softly. In less than a few seconds, MC is lying on him.

Ishigami won't ask anything. Yet, his touch is so loving that MC will spill everything.

He will listen to her, nodding from time to time and squeezing her even harder.

Also, if MC wants to eat every pudding she finds in the house, Ishigami won't stop her. He will go to the convenience store and buy more.

Toshiaki Kijima

He grew up in an inn that has hot springs. Of course, for him, one of the most relaxing things is a hot bath.

So, if MC comes home exhausted, angry, sad after a hard day, he will prepare a bath for her.

Toshiaki will bathe her in a non-sexual way.

He isn't a big fan of all cosmetic procedures, essences, etc. Though, he will add everything MC wants to help her relax.

He will remove her makeup with the most gentle movements possible.

When MC is finally in the bathtub, he will softly pour water on her shoulders, asking her from time to time if the temperature is good.

After the bath, Toshiaki will dry her hair in silence, humming from time to time.

When he finishes all the beauty procedures, he will kiss every part of MC's face and try to make her giggle.

Also, he will whisper kind words and play with her hair.

Toshiaki will ask MC what she wants to do next or what she craves.

If MC says something, he will do everything to fulfill her wishes.

If MC stays silent and is too overwhelmed to do anything, he will cuddle with her.

After MC falls asleep, he kisses the top of her head.

Toshiki Kasumi

This man's curiosity in people's life is on a whole other level.

He is so smooth and cute that he is the only one that can make MC talk about her struggles from the beginning.

Kasumi can't bear to see how his lover is sad or overwhelmed. So, he makes MC talk.

While MC spills everything, he nods and gives her sweets.

After a few sentences, she will be sitting in his lap, with her head resting on his chest.

Even if Sen bothers them, Kasumi will give him such a frightening glare that he will let them be.

Kasumi will ban MC from studying that day and make sure that she relaxes and knows how much she is loved.

He knows that if MC wants to call him Toshiki while in such a state, he will let her. Though, she doesn't have to know this.

Kasumi shows her photos with Kalmia to lift her mood.

After every bad day MC has, Kasumi plans a date. It took MC a while to observe this.

If a person is responsible for MC's bad mood, he will glare frightening at them for at least a month.

If MC's way to cope with this is something strange, he will let her be. Though, he will always be near her to let her know that she has someone that cares about her. Don't forget that this man spent hours putting flowers in separate vases.

The times he calls her cute or declares his love multiply exponentially. Also, he will pinch MC's cheeks to make her smile.

Jun Araki

His first impulse will be to ask her what she could do better.

Then, he will understand that it's not what someone wants after struggling for an entire day.

He won't say too much. Jun isn't the best with words. So, he won't know what to say, how to say it, how not to hurt his girlfriend with his words. He'll show everything he feels through his actions while shutting his mouth completely.

Though, this doesn't mean that his mind will be silent. He will have imaginary dialogues with MC. That's his way to try to put his thoughts into words.

Little by little, he'll start to talk to MC. But only after he is confident that he can express himself.

Jun will talk to Takuro and make the cat spend more time with his owner because he knows how useful are pets for their owners in troubled times.

He will also cook something easy to digest but healthy so that his MC won't be hungry.

Also, a lot of sweets. If the food Jun makes is healthy, what comes afterward isn't. He has a sweet tooth. So, he thinks that one of the best ways to lift someone's mood is through sweets.

He will cuddle. Jun isn't the biggest lover of cuddling. Because his schedule is always full and he is a hard worker, spending time in bed doing nothing isn't too appealing for him. Though, if MC struggles and needs support, he will be ready to give her everything she needs, cuddles included.

If MC is sad because of someone, that person better leaves the country as fast as possible because the CEO is coming after them.

[jostepherjoestar]

Nonna Chiara (Abbacchio one-shot 3.7k)

gn reader // sfw // yearning and flustering aghh

Who wants a cute Italian granny to take care of them? Raise your hand ✋! Do not underestimate their power, they will smite you! Just like all my Abbacchio pieces, they do be very self indulgent 👉👈😔Please enjoy 💖✨

Nonna Chiara, the greying strokes flowing under her headband reminding you of the force she possesses, like the grey muddy water that floods the canals come rainy season; any object daring to obstruct her getting washed away in a powerful rush. Her presence felt in every house on the small block of closely packed houses and small alleyways connecting them. Like a hawk she could see all and know all, from the smitten teenagers sneaking out for a kiss before sunset, to the tired mother’s exasperated groan as she slid down onto her stone backdoor-step, trying to escape the hectic toddlers that kept her busy. 

It was like she deployed her own personal army of watchers, sneaking around unnoticed, observing all of her kingdom. Not that the neighbourhood had been bestowed upon her in a grand ceremony while a jaunty melody escorted her through the kingdom gates. It was her caring nature that earned her the reputation. She’d always offer her earnest, unadulterated, bordering on brutally honest advice to anyone in a gnarly situation. You’d always suspected there was so much more going on inside her little house, only a gravelly byroad separating you from each other. 

The large window that faced your all-knowing neighbour served her well, satiating her curiosity on your well-being. As if part of a sacred ritual you’d scuffle about your small studio, from the bright mornings that offered harsh rays of sunshine to glare onto your work, till the soft blanket of sunset delicately casts shadows around the jars filled with pencils and brushes. There was little that could distract you from your work, one moment working on that paint clad wooden easel you liked to move around the room every few days- the other moment gently placing the large canvas on the equally paint clad wooden table in the middle of your studio, shoulders hunched while you added soft petals to a blossoming tree. 

The older woman knew you rarely sat back to bask in the sunlight, to breathe in anything other than the fumes of paint-thinner. You could always feel her disappointed scowl on you, trying your best to ignore it and continue the arduous task of masking delicate blue veins on the figure’s pale skin or adding a misty haze to a lover’s eye. The shadows under your eyes, your glasses only further enhancing them, so obvious that every other day the small statured but strong willed woman came knocking on your window. 

“Come, let’s walk.” The wrinkled skin on her arm so soft and droopy as she offered her elbow, the thought of you being the one needing support rather than the older woman made you smile. Her honest concern always being heard during the evening strolls as the sweet summer winds blew through the winding roads. “Another commission already? My child, please take a day off! I only ever see you work work work, it’s like you never take the time to enjoy the world you love to paint.” Her rumpled hands moving as she scolded you, shaking you along as your elbows stayed locked into one another.  

You knew she was right, the commissions were alway lenient, offering you time to lay back but that had never been a viable option in your mindset. “I know, I know. There’s no excuses, nonna. It’s just… I feel so useless when I’m not busy.” The compassion in her eyes was too much to bare, the view in front of you seemed less confronting than the caring woman besides you. “Then come sit with me, we’ll talk, bake, gossip… hell- I wouldn’t mind if we just sat and stared at Rosa’s fat cat sleep on my hydrangeas!” That hearty chuckle could melt an iceberg but the strong grip on your forearm let you know she would come drag you out of the studio if you kept going like this. Staring at your other neighbour’s lazy cat did seem like a nice way to unwind. The strength of nonna Chiara even swayed your stubborn thoughts, the woman was persistent so it would serve you to just go along. “I’ll tell you all about that bel ragazzo that’s been coming over.” Giggling like a couple of kids while she escorted you back to the safety of your studio, your current commission awaiting your skills. “You’ll come over, ok?” Those sturdy fingers pinching your cheek until it grew red. “Alright, alright.” A sigh of defeat, there was no winning this battle. 

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“Come on, put your back into it! If you don’t knead it, it’ll start kneading you!”  The loud cackles could be heard all the way down the block, a telltale sign nonna Chiara was teasing again. You were working the dough thoroughly but apparently not hard enough, starting to gain traction as you felt sweat starting to grace your forehead. Painting was rarely this strenuous. The positions you’d bend yourself into were on the uncomfortable side sometimes but they never made you break a sweat like this. “See! I’m doing it.” The elder woman’s content smirk letting you know she enjoyed watching you squirm, all in good taste of course. She had been teaching you to make focaccia, promising that when the dough had a night’s rest she’d bring you a pan of the fragrant bread you’d made together. 

You never had much family to share moments like these with, maybe nonna Chiara recognised it, taking pity and offering you a smidge of what you’d missed out on. And to be honest with yourself it was working out nicely, being independent and headstrong like you had its downsides. But it’s what you had to be, otherwise you wouldn’t be where you are today, perhaps now the perfect time to ease into a more comfortable routine now that you’ve reached your goal of becoming a self-employed artist. Your pseudo-grandmother’s persistence was starting to pay off. 

A few soft knocks on the creaky backdoor made her get up excitedly from her seat, the older woman still had more than enough energy to spare, with a spring in her step she went to answer it. It wasn’t uncommon for multiple neighbours to grace her lovely home, you’d often heard loud laughter and conversation spill over the gravelly byroad between your houses, even late into the night. “Ah! Just the one I’d been expecting. Leone come, come! We’re making focaccia but I still have some leftover cannolis for you to take to your friends.” Like she was the goodnatured twin of the evil witch living in a cottage made of candy and sweets, she ushered her guest inside after exchanging quick kisses on each cheek. You had been padding the dough into the oven dishes, slathering them in olive oil and sprinkling dried chilli and freshly shopped rosemary on the dented dough as they entered the kitchen. His height alone made you rest your hands into the dish, his lightened hair and intense gaze not making it easier on your sticky hands. He wasn’t at all who you’d expected to visit nonna Chiara, not sure you’ve ever spotted him around the neighbourhood before, surely you’d remember someone like him.

Those intense gradient eyes met yours, a look of surprise and slight annoyance that he hadn’t caught his acquaintance alone like he usually would. “Come on step inside, as far as I know that painter won’t bite.” She practically pushed the dark clad man further into the room to an empty seat right at the table that had been your workspace. “Hi.” The pathetic sound the only one you could muster while pulling the sticky dough from your hands. A curt nod acknowledging your existence. His lack of sociability not one you disliked, not one to be overtly into smalltalk with handsome strangers yourself anyway. “I have to do everything myself around here, bambini. This is my neighbour, they make wonderful paintings and work way too much, that’s why we’re baking today.” Her impatience clear as she took you by the arm to lead you to the sink, opening the faucet so your oily hands won’t coat the entire kitchen. For a moment you felt like a petulant child again. “And that is Leone Abbacchio, he comes to buy my secrets.” The joking manner in which she spoke still held truth, making you wonder what kind of shady business they were dealing in. Leone snorted at her honesty. “That’s also supposed to be a secret.” The grit and depth of his voice irrupting tingles in your brain. 

The old woman cackled at the young man while preparing the small cups of espresso. The smell already taking over the kitchen, erasing any trace of the previous rosemary. The stark haired man moving with a certain grace as he helped you put away the dishes of rising dough, laying dampened towels over them, tucking the bread in for a night of fermenting. “Sit down you two.” Nonna ordered, following the pair of you back to the round wooden table. “This is the bel ragazzo I told you about. I was right, wasn’t I? So handsome!” You wanted to sink down your chair and never come back up, the man before you looking ready to do the same. His pale chiseled cheeks flushing crimson. The hum you replied with as unstable and unsure as the ambience of the room. Nonna Chiara knew what she was doing and didn’t care if you did too. “If you need to talk business, I’ll leave you to it.” Avoiding any eye contact and already on your feet again before getting an answer. “If you don’t mind.” Leone replied before nonna could, her disappointed huff knowing it was best that you didn’t get involved in whatever they were going to discuss. “It was nice meeting you Leone.” A hasty polite nod and quick kisses goodbye to the elder and you scampered off. 

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You leaned over the canvas that covered most of the splattered table, lost in thought while rolling a paint brush between your fingers. What were they discussing? Secrets, yes. But what kind, and why him? Was he a messenger of sorts? Someone so handsome, exuding a dangerous aura that only titillated your senses more just like that deep voice did, could only have an equally precarious job. 

Nonna Chiara’s need to take on the roll of cupid bringing warmth back into your cheeks. It was nice of her to try but you weren’t sure that the man had any interest in you after that awkward moment. Of course he was handsome! You were in awe of seeing a human possess such beauty, it made you envious you’d never been able to encapsulate anyone nearly as captivating as Leone Abbacchio onto a canvas. The vision of his tall muscled figure graced in flowing silk, entangled in a web of complex vines as the hazy look of excellence in half lidded eyes lured you in. A certain melancholy hiding behind them but the way their colour enamoured you only made you want to paint sunsets from now on, getting lost in de gradient with no way out. In the moment itself, too flustered to pay all these thoughts any mind, you could barely mutter a word. He must think you a bore, nothing to say but “Hi”.

The painting before you lacked interested, it lacked him. You know it’s silly to be so caught up on a stranger that barely paid you any mind but his image persisted, locked on to your very being. You knew you had to draw him, muster up anything that even resembled his being, even just so you’d get him out of your system. It had been a while since you’d felt this rush of inspiration, always so caught up in moulding the ideas from your commissioners. Your pencil didn’t seem to move as fast as you’d liked, afraid that if you didn’t sketch out this composition his memory would fade from existence. By the harsh light of the table lamp you sat and fervently scribbled like your livelihood depended on it. 

You wondered if he was still discussing business with nonna Chiara. It brought you relief to know that if you only asked about him, she’d lead you into the right direction to find him again. She loved a good bit of gossip but never one to impart any unfair judgement onto curious ears. She was a fair ruler, not one to quickly criticise questionable behaviour; there was always a reason behind it and somehow the old woman would always find out what it was. You could only apply the same kindness to her, trying not to jump to conclusions of her ongoings with the compelling Leone Abbacchio, the name you’d pencilled down on the righthand corner of the page. The scene you’d imagined all drawn out, maybe you’d turn it into a painting. 

The sound of fingernails rhythmically tapping against your big window jolted your back straight in surprise, clutching your chest while trying to workout the source of the sound. Scuttling over to the backdoor in a hurry, sliding in your slippers, you were astonished to see the familiar face you’d just drawn so frantically. Middle finger and thumb pressed together pensively as he checked the black polish for cracks, awaiting you to open up. The windowed door offered little to hide behind, kicking yourself for waiting a good five seconds to open it while you stared. “Hi.” Again, that little greeting of yours barely audible. “Hi.” His intense gaze locked onto yours as he paused, the rattling of the little container he was barely holding onto reminding him of why he had come by. 

“Here, nonna Chiara forgot to give you her almond cakes. She said her hip was hurting so…” Well this was the first you’d heard of a painful hip, not once during your walks together did she complain. Another one of her tricks, perhaps? “Sorry for putting you through the trouble, that woman can be a bit cheeky sometimes.” You knew full well she’d just hand you the cakes when you’d drop by tomorrow to retrieve the focaccia, no need for a late night delivery. The deep chuckle he let out made your heart melt, it seemed he’d also been aware of her games. “She isn’t really being subtle, no.” the nervous scratch at the back of his hand and the way his eyes didn’t seem to stick to one spot for long made you a bit antsy as well. Not sure how to continue the second awkward situation nonna Chiara had created, not even being present for this one. 

“Do you-” and “You’re an-”, the questions escaping at the same time making you both stop and urge the other to precede. “You go first!” Anything to hear that sweet voice of his. For a moment you felt like a kid again, anticipating your newest crush’s words, having to muster up all the courage you had to reply with anything sensible. “You’re an artist?” His former question being continued. The fact that he’d asked, even just to make small talk while he clearly wasn’t the type to, made your heart clench. “Yes! Paintings mostly, but I dabble in all sorts of stuff.” You got so cutely coy when answering, making the man in front of you question if he was even allowed to witness someone so sweet. Curious to know if you were really that demure or just very nervous like he was right now, feeling the pressure from nonna Chiara incite a renewed confidence to continue talking. “I like art.” He could smash his head against a curb at how overtly stupid that sounded. Never been the wordsmith but it felt like he had reached a new low. “I don’t.” The reply spilling out a bit too quick, your wit betraying you as it acted on its own volition. The absolute confusion in his gaze letting you know the joke hadn’t really landed. The ground had two eager passengers, ticket in hand, awaiting to get swallowed whole. “That was a joke, sorry.” The way your cheeks blushed making him want to reach out and stroke them, kiss your cute nose and tell you not to apologise for trying to make the conversation a little lighter than it had been. Leone breathed out a chuckle laced with relief as he met your eyes again, aching to get lost. He felt so selfish to want you, the way your hands sunk into the dough as soon as you saw him a memory he won’t forget. That terrible nonna Chiara had no right being so good at this. 

“Would you like to see my studio? If you like art, there’s lots of it in there…” If he was putting in the effort so keenly, you might as well play along too. Eager to spend time with him, questioning if it had been mere infatuation or something much deeper. All the man could do was nod, the slight lift on the corner of his lips absolutely soul-crushingly adorable as you lead him into your studio. You let him feast his eyes at the canvasses on the walls and the ones resting on the wooden racks, the glass jars filled with brushes, the mixing palette with drying paint resting on a piece of cloth so it wouldn’t stain the painting underneath. 

All was well until his eyes crept downward to the sketchbook on the table, the one you’d been scribbling in as he tapped your window. Realising that he was the very man you tried to capture in the sketch and that it would be blatantly obvious you froze in fear. He must think you certifiably insane. “Is that… me?” He pulled the sketchbook up close to inspect it, a look of neither satisfaction or displeasure. “Uhm, yes?” Posed as a question, as if to ask permission after the deed had already been done. “Why?” It wasn’t that he hated the way it looked, it was absolutely stunning and dynamic while also conveying a sense of solemn beauty as the vines twisted around his legs and the silk draped his hips while those half lidded hazy eyes stared back at him. Leone hadn’t the slightest clue as to how you drew him to look so engaging, not aware of how much of it had been based in reality. Not feeling deserving to be so seen and admired. “You have great features… and a great figure… and beautiful eyes… you inspired me.” You begged him not to make you continue the compliments, they were all true of course but every word made you shiver. The scrunched up brows not letting you detect how he truly felt about it just yet. 

“That’s how you view me?” His dejectedness so clear in his reply, making you want to smother him in an embrace and never let go, to tell him how worthy he is no matter what. You’ve barely even spoken but this magnetic pull towards him so grand you couldn’t ignore it. “Yes.” But you ached to spill so much more as you searched his eyes, trying to silently convey all your thoughts to him with a single look. “I’m sorry. I’ll throw it out if you don’t want me drawing you-” You weren’t allowed to finish that sentence. “No. Stop apologising. This is beautiful.” Those intense gradients making you feel every word as you stared up at him. His body having trouble calming his thumping heart, never had he felt such an unusual pull towards another and felt so inclined to let himself indulge. 

“Still waters run deep.” You sighed, the contentment of your art flowing through you as you felt the need to explain, allowing yourself to and letting the barrier that held you back, falter. “There’s a lot you don’t like to show. The reason for the silk, a beautiful outside thinly veiling hidden depths. A lot goes on in that mind of yours, the vines entangling your movement like thoughts can. And those eyes just speak for themselves, they don’t even need to be on full display to pull you in.” It went against everything your teachers had taught you, never explain the hidden meaning of your work. But it only felt right to tell him, to let him know just how inspired he made you feel. He took some time to process what you just said, his furrowed brows softening as he put down the sketchbook. “Didn’t know I was that obvious.” His deep chuckle assuring you he hasn’t dismissed you yet. “No. NO! Just… I can relate. It’s easy to spot if you know how it feels.” You were struggling with all your might to withhold the need to cling to his chest, to tell him he’s not alone. Something so solemnly recognisable about his air. 

He felt seen, exposed even, at your observations of him. It felt so vulnerable and pure but for the first time it didn’t make him angry to be so naked. You made it bearable, it wasn’t a look of pity in your eyes but that of understanding. It only made his heart ache to think you’ve felt so lost and and wrapped in your own struggles, spiralling until there's no turning back. Just like you he only wished to make you realise how worthy you were of every wonderful thing in existence. Of love and kindness and support. Of someone to lean on at your worst and to cherish at your best. Leone hadn’t been as down on himself since surviving that terrible blow while fighting his old boss. He’d grown to appreciate life itself just a tad with the help of his team. Blossoming the thought that maybe he was allowed to let another in and not let his anxious thoughts of ruining it take over. 

Standing there in thought, both getting wrapped up in each other without even uttering a single word. “Is she a witch?” You wondered out loud as you felt her stare on the two of you, both turning to catch her waving from her curtained little window. That satisfied smirk so smug as her plan had worked out so perfectly. As she left her little window to go sit down, two equally blushed faces met again, doing little to hide your smiles. “Can I take you out sometime?” Your curious fingers exploring his hand, the hardened skin on his knuckles feeling scratchy as you searched for grip. “I’d like that.” His hand accepting yours as you lingered in each others spaces like long lost lovers. 

[agentidiot]

so here’s a list of cream songs that perfect for going through a breakup/crying/heartbreak:

dreaming

- not painful

- feeling nostalgic

- slightly blue and soft

- “where are you now and when you will come to me?”

- 5/10 just cuz i didn’t cry over it

dance the night away

- really lonely

- possible symptoms: pain in the chest

- “gonna turn myself to shadow so i can see your face”

- 7/10

take it back

- music sounds fun

- but lyrics aren’t

- “so come on, baby, don’t go away”

- 7/10 makes me dance a lil bit

born under a bad sign

- really feel that

- 9/10 no comments needed

deserted cities of the heart

- mysterious sound?

- just wanna scream all the lyrics

- “now my heart’s drowned in no love”

- 6/10 i wish i could feel it one day

tales of brave ulysses

- perfect if you feel like you wanna escape

- just beautiful

- more mysterious than decerted cities

- “and you want to take her with you to the hard land of the winter”

- 10/10 if this song was a girl i would have marry her without a second thought

world of pain

- nice song for crying and thinking about pointless of life

- wee jack’s voice sounds great

- can cause an existential crisis

- music video is ✨ beautiful ✨

- “is there a reason for today?”

- 10/10 i like to cry

white room

- fuck that’s deep

- intro is a blessing

- melancholic angry

- “dawnlight smiles on you leaving, my contentment”

- 9/10

we’re going wrong

- that’s true

- fits the situation perfectly

- jack’s voice broke my heart again

- thank you jack sorry for you

- “i found out today we’re going wrong”

- 2/10 it's literally so painful that i can't listen to it

sunshine of your love

- nostalgic

- fun

- completely breaks me

- iconic

- “i’ll stays with you till my seas are dried up”

- 10/10 thank you wee one nice riff