#some more cozy spring vibes for you my darlings

[happyheidi]

[blackacre13]

This is giving off heavy Carol x Therese holiday smut vibes 😏

“Therese,” Carol chuckled. “Darling, I know you love them, but they’ve been up for ages.”

“Ages?” Therese asked, raising an eyebrow at the blonde before hiding behind a sheepish grin. “It’s barely February. Sure, Christmas is past us already. But then there was New Year’s. And well, there’s snow on the ground.”

“Too much for my liking,” Carol hummed. “I do love Christmas, but I could do without the shoveling.”

“I’m always happy to do it,” Therese pointed out for the dozenth time.

“I know, dearest,” the blonde smiled. “But I’d always rather you be waiting cozy inside with a cup of hot cocoa to greet me. Wouldn’t ever want to put you to work. Well…”

“You’re bad,” Therese blushed, swatting at the blonde.

“Dreadful,” Carol smirked. “But come on, I’ll help you. If we get them packed away we can start getting up some spring things. You’d like that darling, wouldn’t you? Oh! Maybe some of your photography? I love that one with the daffodils from last year. Or perhaps the little birdhouse one. And we could pick out some beautiful flowers.”

“I’d like that,” Therese nodded, fluttering with excitement at the idea. “Alright. I’ll cave. But next year, the lights stay up until there’s no more snow on the ground, alright?”

“Kiss me and it’s a deal.”

“Easy,” Therese giggled, leaning in to give Carol a quick peck to the lips.

“That’s it?” Carol gasped.

“The lights,” Therese teased. “They’ve been up for ages, love. Christmas is weeks past. What would people say?”

“Oh, who’s being awful now?” The blonde laughed, but she kissed Therese’s cheek before moving around towards the fireplace, starting to unwind the lights from around the mantle as Therese watched her for a moment. “I can feel you staring,” Carol hummed. “What are you thinking?”

“I’m thinking that you’re positively glowing,” Therese breathed, her eyes slowly drawing downward over the woman, appreciating the contrast of her porcelain skin next to the yellow-orange glow of the fire under the twinkling of the white lights.

“You’re too much, darling.”

“No,” Therese thought aloud. “Carol I really—I mean it.”

“Are you alright?” Carol asked, her face looking up at Therese with concern as the younger woman gasped, Carol’s face even more aglow under the lights.

“Yes,” the brunette mumbled, nodding at her partner. “Yes, it’s just—I’ve had an idea, but I’m too afraid to say it.”

“Afraid?” Carol laughed. “You’re always full of surprises. You can tell me, Therese. You know that.”

“It’s naughty,” Therese admitted, biting her lip as she looked down at the ground.

“Red wine naughty?” Carol smirked, her gaze making Therese blush.

“Yes,” Therese breathed, walking closer to the blonde, needing to steady herself against her to calm her nerves. She clung to her slightly as the blonde kissed her forehead.

“What is it, my dearest?”

“I’d like to take some photos of you,” Therese breathed into her sleeve as Carol chuckled, her chest fluttering against the brunette.

“That’s nothing new, is it?”

“I’d like to take photos of you with the lights.”

“The lights?” Carol frowned, pulling back slightly. “Whatever for?”

“Well, not with them really,” Therese blushed, looking down again. “Wrapped in them.”

“Wrapped in—Oh,” Carol smirked, laughing with delight as she threw her head back. “And nothing else, I suppose?”

“That’s the idea,” the brunette swallowed.

“Will you be there?” Carol grinned.

“To take the photos? Of course,” Therese nodded, trying to keep it all business to protect her demeanor as she swooned internally.

“No,” Carol grinned, licking her lips as she pulled Therese closer in towards her. “Will you pose with me too? With the lights. Tangled together. Lights and limbs.”

[sunnyborabora]

Angel (Jaehyun x Reader)

It was a request and I am so sorry it took that long, I have no excuses...It was supposed to be published for christmas but lmao It’s very long and I hope I did well! The next one should be on Taehyung from BTS. It was also supposed to be published on december, with a bit of luck it will be there before spring!

Genre: Smut, awkward reader, voyeurism, fluff, christmas au

You were kinda a specialist of awkward situation. You were always finding a way to put yourself in embarrassing positions. Which can be finding yourself locked out of your apartment in pajamas because your door closed itself while you were out to take your uber eat order, from developing a sick ass crush on your brother’s best friend. But honestly no one would ever blame you. Jaehyun was, truly something else. He was so kind, since your childhood. He was the one who was taking you for a ride on his bike when your big brother Sicheng was being a dick with you which was almost all the time. You were two years younger than them but sometimes they made it seems like there was a decade between you. Jeahyun was always treating you well, taking care of you, patting your head like you were some puppy. Which as making your heart beat fast when you were 15, but which was annoying you more and more now that you were 20. You had left your house to go to university 3 years ago and you were so happy about it, studying something you truly liked. But it inevitably caused you to be away from your family. You were calling your parent regularly but being busy with work and classes had made you more distant. You haven’t spoken to Sicheng in a long time except from a few texts here and then, asking him how he was doing. You had not seen Jaehyun in years now, stupidly your feelings were still here. So when you were coming home for Christmas this year you were wondering if you’ll be finally able to see him. You had packed the presents you had bought for your family, a weird feeling in your chest. You had quite changed yourself since you left, you were three years older, you had live countless adventures mostly dumb one. « I can’t believe you are leaving me for Christmas, this is real betrayal » You turned around smiling at your best friend. « Girl, you know I have to go, I haven’t seen my family in an eternity. I don’t even know what my brother look like anymore. -Still hot obviously » You gagged at her answer. You obviously knew what your brother looked like, you were closer than what you made it seemed, but no way you were saying to Jisoo.  She always had a thing for Sicheng that you could not comprehend. You thought he was repulsing in every aspect as the good sister you were. « Please, don’t say that ew -You can say whatever you want Sicheng is hot. I only you could take me with you… -So what ? You can jump on his dick as soon as you saw him ? -Yes » You threw her the first thing that you had in your hand. « Ouch ! » Even if her favorite pass time was to annoy you, she was still your best friend. And who will pay the other part of the rent if she wasn’t there ? And you remember not to annoy her too much because she was the one who was going to drive you to the train station, and she was totally able to drop you in the middle of the road. « Let’s go we are going to be late. » You caught your train just in time, hugging your roommate for the last time before leaving. « Think about me while you catch up with your hot best friend hoe love you ! -He is not my boyfriend ! -Don’t care ! » The three hours of traveling were long but you finally arrived in your home town. It was snowy and you admired the immaculate landscape as you were not used to it anymore. You heard a loud honking noise looking already annoyed. « Obviously it’s you ! I thought mom was going to come get me ! » Sicheng had stayed in the car, looking at you frowning. « Three years without seeing you and you are still that annoying. -We saw each other three months ago when you came crashed at my apartment » He laughed at you, coming closer as you sat inside the car, hugging you. You hugged him back, happy to see him. Even if he still was your idiot big brother. « So how are things going ? -Mom is ecstatic, she missed you a lot I think. » You knew your mom missed you a lot. Since your dad left when you were in high school, she had taken over herself to make you the happiest kid ever. You felt bad about it, maybe you were just an ungrateful child, and you didn’t deserve such a loving mother. « Anyway, she prepared enough food to feed the entire town, be ready. Even if it never had been a problem, you fat ass. » You hit his arm but stopped remembering he was driving. « Who will be there ? -You, me, mom, Jaehyun and his parents » You almost stopped breathing. « Oh Jaehyun and his parents. It’s been so long since I’ve seen them, damn. -Three years or something, yeah. » You did not ask anything else, Sicheng wasn’t stupid, if you started becoming too curious he would flip you off. « He’ll come in the afternoon anyway, we have to put that stupid Santa Claus and his reindeer because mom insisted. -Good luck » You had missed your mom terribly so when Sicheng parked in front of your old house, you almost jumped out immediately. Your mom was already opening the door, her arm wide open and a smile plastered on her face. You hugged her as strong as you could : « Mom I missed you so much. » You heard her laughed, hugging you back. « Oh my god you changed so much Y/n, what, it has been a year and you had become so gorgeous. » You could see tears starting to form at the corner of her eyes. « Was the journey good ? Not too long ? » She told you to come inside, pointing out that it was starting to snow again. Sicheng was just behind you, your bags in his hands. « Wow, you are carrying my bags, is that a joke or are you really starting to be nicer to me ? -Don’t get used to it. » The house had changed since you last came, but it still gave that cozy and gentle vibe. You felt like home. A big tree was standing at the very far corner of the dining room, still naked from any decoration. « Come on, take of your coat and shoes and come in the kitchen I’ve prepared hot chocolate. » And she did. You found yourself sat in the kitchen, your feet plunged into fluffy slippers. You had the impression to be a child all over again. It made you smile. « You had changed a lot since the last time I saw you ! Did you cut your hair ? -Ah, yes a bit. Does it suit me ? -A lot » It was easy to talk to your mother. She always had something to say, about what she had done, what she had seen, or about something someone told her. « We are going to decorate the tree ! I’ve been waiting for you to do it » She seemed very excited about it and it made your heart swell. You wanted to take her in your arms but something stopped you. You helped your mother decorating the tree, following her direction, putting the little wooden snowflakes where she was telling you and installing the lights where she wanted. « Oh Y/n ! It looks very pretty ! Wait I am going to turn the lights on » And indeed it was pretty. You smiled at your work, admiring the tree. It was way different from what you have done last year, both you and Jisoo being broke, you had found your Christmas tree a trash cane beside your building. You had to tape the poor thing all back together. You were really proud of it at the time. But you had to be honest it looked miserable next to this one. You had to send a pic of it to Jisoo. At the moment you were going to press send your mom called you. « Y/n come here a minute ! » You did, walking toward the entrance door. Sicheng, your mom and another man were standing there. « Here she is ! Look darling, it’s Jaehyun ! » Indeed, it was Jaehyun. The moment he turned around you swear you could fall down, trip over the air and just smash your face against the floor. But you didn’t, you smiled big, trying to look confident walking toward them. He seemed surprise seeing you but it passed fast as he was returning your smile. The more you were approaching the more you wanted to scream. And you were screaming, internally. Because you didn’t know what had happened, you only left three years. Jaehyun was fucking hot, already at the time, during high school he was hot, but it had nothing to do with now. He was the embodiment of that reddit post of a woman asking if it was okay to cry because people were too hot. Right now you felt like you could cry. « Hi Y/n ! Long time no see ! -Hi ! Yeah, time has passed fast » You stand behind your mom like a child, trying not to stare too much. Because if you could right now you would be snapping pictures of his perfect face to look at them all day. Who could blame you. He was so cute, his scarf tight around his neck and his little beanie secured around his head. « Come on Sicheng, let’s do this before it snows to hard » And like this they started getting that horrible Santa Claus and its hideous slide up on the roof. You were sure it was dangerous as hell, that it must slide like a skating rink up there but nothing could make them change their mind. « I am pretty sure Sicheng is going to bust his ass. -Y/n !? Be polite please ! » You shrugged still sure about the accuracy of your words. You were on the living room, wrapping up presents for the family when Sicheng and Jaehyun came back. Sicheng was covered in snow. « You fell down didn’t you ? -Shut up » For the first time in forever you wish your brother had stay with you because now you were left alone with Jaehyun. He took off his coat, and sat at the table, he wasn’t really looking at you and you could understand it. After all you didn’t speak to each other or even saw each other in three years. You were just his best friend little sister in the end. « Do you want some hot chocolate ? You must be cold », you asked trying to break the awkward silence that had settled itself between you. « Oh yeah ! Thank you ! » He smiled at you his little dimples showing. He was soft. You turned around to pour him a cup when you turned back he was looking at you. He turned around as fast as he could but you had seen him. You smiled giving him a cup and as you saw he was just looking at his cup you decided to start a conversation : « It’s been so long, what have you been doing ? » He almost seemed chocked when he heard your voice. « Well nothing much really, I just work in town and everything. I graduated uni last year but you know what they say about having a degree but never using it » You laughed. « Hell yeah I know. -And you would have you been doing ? -Well studying for the most part. I am living with my roommate, and I am working on the side you know, the usual student life. -That’s great, I am happy that you are leaving your dream. You were always the independent type anyway. -Really ? I remember being glued to you and Sicheng my entire childhood tho -True, but it never bothered me to be honest. You were like my little sister », he said smiling. But you wanted to cry. His little sister of course. Sicheng arrived at this precise moment and you took this as your cue to leave. When you came back Jaehyun had left and dinner was ready. The day had passed fast but it also seemed like it was an eternity. « Do you fucking realize ! The audacity ! -I can’t believe he called you his little sister bitch I am crying » You suddenly wanted to hang up on her. « What am I supposed to do ? -You still have a crush on him ? After all this time… -Yeah, why ? You're judging me ? -A little to be honest » You rolled over your bed, stomping your feet like a child. « He literally see me as a child. I am not 17 anymore. -Maybe that’s the problem. -What do you mean ? -He sees you as a child. If you change the way he is seeing you… -How am I supposed to do that ? -Flirt with him, make him see you like you truly are. -How am I going to make this not awkward ? -Just do it, if he is awkward he’ll tell you. And you’ll be able to leave and never see him again » You thought about it for a second, still doubtful. « I don’t know… -Just do it ! You’re such a flirt usually, this wouldn’t be difficult ! -It is ! » It really was but the next day, when you dressed up you find yourself putting on that cropped sweater and your favorite pants that made your ass look good. You had the intention to spend your holidays in pajamas but it wasn’t going along with your plan. « I am going to town, I have some things to buy. -You want me to come with you ? -No stay here ! Your brother is at work but Madam Jung is going to come to deliver us something for tomorrow. » You said as your mother had told you and stayed at home. It didn’t take long for the bell to rung and for you to go open. But it wasn’t Madam Jung who opened the door. Jaehyun seemed surprise to see you, and it took you a second to get your self together and flash him the brightest smile.

« Hey Jae ! What’s up ? » He gasped at your friendly tone, probably chocked by the contrast between the awkward exchange you had the day before and now. « I-I- my mother told me to give this to your mom… I don’t know what it is, is she here ? -No she is gone, but she told me someone would come. Come on in ! » You stepped aside, letting him in. You lead the way to the kitchen, and maybe you were swinging your hips a bit more than you originally would and you heard him choke. « Apparently it’s something for tomorrow. You’ll be there ? -Hmm, yeah ! -Oh that’s the plate for the turkey ! My mom told me hers wasn’t big enough » He was standing there, his hand in his pocket, looking anywhere but at you. « Do you want something to drink ? Eat ? My mom bought stuff to bake Christmas cookies -Oh, I don’t know… I think I should go. » You turned around clutching the plate against your chest, pouting. « Oh, okay no problem… -It’s not because I don’t want to ! I swear ! I have to go back to work, but if you want, this evening, I- I would be happy to eat your cookies, if you had decided to bake some… » You smiled at him. « I can do that ! I can even bring them to your house if you want to ! » He nodded smiling at you, leaving you alone in your kitchen. You didn’t know how to take what just happened. Maybe you were just doing too much. Did you make the situation awkward ? You didn’t think so… But now you had to cook the best cookies you could and that was the problem. You were the worst cook ever, like really. Once you set your kitchen on fire and now with Jisoo being as dumb as you when it concerned cooking. You should probably wait for your mom to come back, after all she was the best cook you knew. You looked for a thousand of recipes on internet but it was a literal mess. You gave up, finally accepting that you were a dumb bitch. « I’m home ! Did Madam Jeong came ? -Yes ! Mom I need your help ! » She seemed the more and more confused as you were telling her the story. « Cookies are easy to make Y/n ! -They are not ! » But it seemed as when it was your mom, everything was easier. « Just put the melted chocolate in the dough, not too much at the same time » It seemed like a thousand years later that you put the cookies in the oven. The one your mom did were round and beautiful. Yours were a bit awkward, one was even looking like a square. « Why are mine ugly ? -They are not ! They are perfect » She pinched your cheeks smiling at you. She was just too nice. When you packed them to go out, you let yours in the plate, still tacking a bite of the square one. At least, they were good. « Did you put on the frosting ? -Yeah, it’s really good ! -Of course it is ! Have you seen all the sugar you put in this, it can only be good ! » You walked in the street, thankfully it was not snowing. The Jeong family was leaving just next to your house so it just took you a five-minute walk to arrive. « Y/n ! Oh my god ! Child you grew up so much since you came last time ! » You smiled at the little lady. Madam Jeong always had been nice to you. She was giving you extra dessert when you were dining at their house, she had drive you back from school when your mom couldn’t. « Hello madam Jeong ! It’s been so long! » You were soon sitting around the table, the cookies in full display, a cup of coffee in front of you. « So what have you been doing ? -I am still studying and working on the side ! -This is great ! Jaehyun told me you were living with someone ? -Oh yeah ! We’ve met in first year, and we connected well. It’s easier to have a roommate », you laughed. « Oh so it’s just a roommate ? -Oh, well, Jisoo is also my bestfriend but yeah » She laughed suddenly. « Oh my, you should tell that to Jae, the poor boy was convinced you were already married or something » You were shocked. When did you even implied that you were in a relationship ? You laughed in disbelieve. « I am not, Jisoo is my best friend really. -Ohh so you really don’t have a boyfriend ? » You had the exact same conversation with your mom over the phone a thousand time and thinking about it you were surprised she hadn’t brought the subject yet. « No, I don’t. -Hey mom, I’m back ! -Jaehyun we are here ! » You didn’t look up right away but you still saw his face when he entered. His jaws clutched as his eyes fell on you. You smiled, winking at him. He almost tripped. « Hey Y/n… -Hey Jae » He smiled blushing. « So what have you been talking about ? -Nothing special, Y/n was telling me about her life, university, work, boyfriends » Did you already mentioned you loved this woman. It was like she wanted to help you, without even realizing it. « Yeah, I was telling your mother that I was all alone -A beautiful girl like you, everyone would be lucky to have you » You laughed shyly. Yeah, it was not what your exes were saying about you. Madam Jeong suddenly left to go to the kitchen leaving you and Jaehyun alone. « Sorry if she was asking you personal stuff… -It doesn’t bother me. I didn’t see her in a long time, I missed it. » He nodded avoiding your eyes. « So you don’t have a boyfriend ? -Nope. -That’s good » You rose our brow and he started to stutter. « No. That’s not what I meant. It’s not good that you are single. There is nothing wrong with that ! Even if you deserve someone great you know, but you don’t need one ! » You laughed, not holding back anymore. « Don’t worry Jaehyun, I understand », you said as you keep giggling like a child. He seemed mortified but you couldn’t help it, it was too cute. « I mean, I am not dating either so... » You turned your head in his direction. Was he giving you hints ? Or was it just an innocent answer ? « Really ? You and Soohyon are not together anymore ? » Your brother had told you they had broke a year ago but you still asked. « Oh, no, we broke up last year. -Wow, I mean you literally stayed together all high school, we all thought you were like, going to marry each other or something. -We just weren’t meant to be, I guess» Thankfully for you. « I hated her anyway », you said not controling your mouth. Jaehyun laughed hard, and you felt embarrassed. You really needed to shut up. « This was why you were always avoiding me when she was around ? -Yeah, that and other things. -Other things ? » You were really not going to say it. His mother called you from the other room anyway, saving you from embarrassment. « That’s a story for another time », you played off, hitting his shoulder with your fist playfully. He grabbed your wrist not letting you go. « Y/n, just, I wanted to tell you, it ‘s good to have you back » You smiled, your heart swelling. « I am happy to be back too » You walked back home with your head full of question. This seduction mission was more difficult than you thought. What was even more weird, was that feeling in your heart, a strange swell that occurred every time you saw him. It wasn’t about Jaehyun being handsome anymore. It was about you loving him. Maybe you were just hurting yourself. « You’re already back ? Was the cookies good ? -Yeah they were, thank you mom. » You didn’t say anything else, still wondering what you were going to do. « Just tell him. If you are correct, he is pretty much reacting to you in like a good way ? -I don’t know ? What if he rejects me ? I’ll die -No you won’t, you drama queen. » You weren’t that sure. You pretty much loved this man. « Jisoo, I gotta go, someone is calling me » Actually nobody was calling you but you just wanted to stop this conversation. You ate and went to your room without more words. It was actually pretty late already but you were unable to sleep. It was those type of moments where no position was the right one. You knew something that could help you sleep but just thinking about it made you blush. Maybe it was the fact that you were in your childhood bedroom, the fact that you were suddenly very aware of the fact that your family was sleeping not that far away. But you still did it because fuck, you wanted it. You kicked off your pajama pants, dragging your hands over your thighs. You lied back on your bed as you started by just teasing yourself with your hand, not pressing to hard yet, just tracing the outline of your labia. Maybe it was her brain, that was playing her tricks, because she could almost feel the heat of someone mouth at the secret sensitive place beneath the corner of your jaw, just below your ear, hands firm around your waist... You thought of Jaehyun. How his lips would taste, how his hands would feel. You took in a quick gasp as your fingertips grazed your clit. You pressed your fingers harder, circling the bundle of nerves, suddenly feeling as electricity was running down your body. You wish they were his fingers, they would be so much bigger and longer than yours. They would stretch your walls so good. You put two fingers  inside, and even if you were stretched you weren’t full. You were so desperate, your fingers bumping inside you fast but you were still not there. It was so frustrating. The image of Jaehyun between your legs was making you whimper harder. His dark eyes were watching yours as he was smirking, his tongue flickering on your clit precise motion, his upper lip just brushing against your clit as he teased you more… You came with the image of Jaehyun above you, as you were moaning his name. You slept like the dead and thank you, for the first time since you came back you didn’t dream about Jaehyun. You woke up early in the morning. It was Christmas and your mom had told you a long day was awaiting you. And indeed you had no time to think about anything else than mashed potatoes and how to stuff a turkey, which was terrifying. Sicheng had been helping all day too, which wasn't taht surprising, he had always been a sweetheart for your mom. He had been pouting all day but at least he had been carrying stuff around the house, occasionally helping you in the kitchen. « How many more potatoes do we need to peel ? I already cut myself twice ! -Ohhh poor baby look at this little cut on his pinky boohoo. -Shut up. Mom ! Y/n is being mean again ! » You threw an apple peel at him. « Why are you such a kid ! -I am not ! -You are both children ! » You almost jumped out of your chair. Jaehyun was standing behind you laughing at Sicheng that was still scolding you. Maybe it as the fact that he looked particularly good or that you looked like trash in this very moment but you were strangely shy around him suddenly. « Hey Jae , what are you doing here ? -My mom is stressing me out at home, I thought it would be calmer here. -It’s not, my mom is literally treating us like slaves since this morning. -She just asked you to peel potatoes what are you talking about. » He was going to say something, but he didn’t have the time before your mom entered the kitchen. « Oh Jaehyun, sweety, what are you doing here ? -I was just passing by ! Do you need help ? -Actually, I need someone to drive to the nearest mall and do some purchase. -I’ll go with Jaehyun, said Sicheng as fast as he could. -No I need you here ! Y/n is going with Jaehyun ! -Why her !? Am I an assistant ? -Yeah why me ?! » You really didn’t want to go with Jaehyun. In your mind he would have come just before dinner and you would already wear your cute dress. He would be his usual soft and shy self while you’ll be kissing him under the mistletoe. Now you were peeling apples in the middle of your living room, not washed, still in pajamas, your hair like a bird nest. Jaehyun looked at you and smirked and you felt your face hit up. « I need Sicheng here, so come on Y/n go ! » You stood up like a zombie and walked to your room. You jumped in the first clothes you find which was not better than your pajamas, before putting on your hood’s sweater and joining them in the living room. « You’re ready ? » Asked Jaehyun with a smirk. You simply nodded, not looking at him in the eyes. It was cold outside, and as you were walking toward the car you stopped in your track. « Oh wait, we- ouff » You bumped into something, rather someone, almost falling back, if the certain someone didn’t catch you. « Be careful, the road is slippery » You were pressed against his torso, his arms not letting you ho anywhere. « It’s just, that, I don’t know what my mom wants… -She gave me a list don’t worry, let’s go » He grabbed your shoulders and you both walked toward the car again. You sat next to him, finally in feeling warm as he started the car. You didn’t say a thing during the entire trip, just looking around shyly. « Y/n ? Is everything okay ? -Huh yeah, why ? -You seem less talkative than before. » You laughed awkwardly trying to play it off. He reached for something next to you brushing your thigh making you gasp. He smirked at you completely aware of what he just did and you screamed internally. You wished Jaehyun would have stopped playing with you but he really didn’t. You were being kinda petty because all you did those past few days was to provoked him. Considered it Karma. You came back home to your mom two hours later. You took longer than you intended to inside the store because it was packed with people, obviously it was Christmas day. « Stay near me, so we don’t get separated » he said looking at you waiting for your response. You nodded looking around you as you started to panic. You weren’t the most comfortable with crowded places and you were usually avoiding going shopping when you knew there was going to be a lot of people. You really didn’t want to lose Jaehyun. You followed him around the store feeling useless, because he seemed to know the place perfectly and you were as lost as ever. You insisted into pushing around the shopping cart trying not to roll over people. « Jaehyun, I think- Jaehyun ? » You turned around not seeing anywhere. You grabbed the cart hard and tried to walk away but you stopped maybe you should just stay here to not get lost even more. But you suddenly realized that staying in the middle of an aisle with this many people, actually the lady behind you seemed to start being annoyed with you. So you simply walked away, looking for Jaehyun but not seeing him anywhere. Someone pushed you rather strongly and you almost started crying. You looked around like a lost child looking for their mom but nothing. It was all rushing people and noise.

« Y/n » Jaehyun placed his hand on your shoulder and you almost jump out of your skin. « Hey it’s just me, everything is fine » You wanted to kiss him, even more than before. « I-I couldn’t see you… » He smiled gently. « Don’t worry I’m here now. It’s over we can go check out » He took your arm and hooked it with his while he drove the cart toward the entrance. The drive home was silent but more relaxed. You were stuck in a bit of traffic but listening to some Christmas music. « You still hate crowds ? » You looked at him, his eyes still glued to the road. « Yeah… Still not the most comfortable. I should just work on that but sometimes it’s just -Too much ? -Yeah.  -I remember when we were younger, and we used to carry you everywhere with us. Your mom would insist that Sicheng would bring you along. He never wanted but I actually liked when you were there.  -Yeah I remember. I would climb on one of your bike behind you and you would carry me around like I was a lost puppy"  Remembering had made you calmer and as you looked at him you understood. You smiled at him gently. Jaehyun helped you carry the bags inside, your mother inside seemed eve more panicked than before. Jaehyun left saying he’ll see you in a couple of hours. You helped your mom settling everything she had in mind and you were ready faster than you thought. Your mom was finally able to go take a shower and relax and you intended to do the same. Before that you texted Jisoo, telling her that you missed her and wishing her a merry Christmas. You took a long shower and you decided to play along. After all if Jaehyun had been flirting with you, maybe you should just continue. But being in the shower you had time to think about your day and how, even if you were close to a panic attack, domestic it felt to do things with Jaehyun. You got out of the shower and settled into wearing a little tied black dress That would maybe a bit too much for your mom to take in so you put on a pair of black thighs and a magnificent Christmas jumper that would make you look modest. You did your makeup and added red lipstick. You loved it as it was making your lips look like cherry candy. It was already dark outside and you should probably go see if your mom needed anything before anyone arrived. As you were going downstairs you heard the door bell but no sign of your mother or brother. You opened the door, greeted by a huge rose bouquet. You looked up to see Jaehyun smiling at you. « Hi again -Hi » You let him enter quick followed by his mom and dad. You hugged them both, always happy to see them. Your mom arrived, and they all started talking, visibly enthusiast of seeing each other even if they literally live next to each other. Suddenly feeling out of place you thought you would go look for a vase for the flowers you were now holding. You disappeared into the kitchen but to be honest you had no idea where you could find a vase. Maybe if you putted them into a big bowl or something… « The vase are in the last cabinet I think… » Jaehyun smiled at you, you nodded trying not to stare too much. You might have dress up a little tonight, but he really was looking like an all movie star. His satin black dress up shirt was hugging his torso perfectly and maybe his black jeans were making his thighs look fucking perfect. You wanted to ride them. You shook your head thanking opening the cabinet. Suddenly you thought about something. « Could you hold the chair while I climb on it, I don’t know why it’s that high, no one is that tall in this house. » He nodded as you bring the chair close to the wall. Jaehyun walked toward you and you tried once again not to overthink his presence but it was hard. You put the bouquet in his arms as you climb the chair, maybe arching your back little more than you needed as you were getting in your tip toes to finally grab the vase. That dress was anyway doing god’s work as it ridden up your thighs. « Got it ! » He didn’t answer, his grip on the chair still solid. You smirked getting of the chair. « Thanks for the flowers again, my mom love those. » He didn’t watch you in the eyes right away, but he seemed to regain his composure pretty fast as you were fill up the vase with water. « Do you need help ? -No it’s fine, you can join the others if you want. Sicheng must be there now. » And he left. You joined them some minutes later, after taking a pause in the corridor just to take a deep breath. « Here she is ! -You look great sweetheart ! Come here ! » And you sat down. It was actually enjoyable, your mom cooking was excellent and you were actually impressed by your own work. « The meat is so good ! How did you do ? » Your mom was more than happy to tell how she did and you laughed at her enthusiasm. Sicheng and Jaehyun were talking and laughing while you were not really paying attention. You were trying to ignore the fact that you were sitting right next to Jaehyun, as Sicheng was sitting in front of you, on the other side of the table. You were so concentrated on what your mother was saying that you didn’t realise right away someone had put their hand on your thigh. It’s when the hand started to ride up along your thigh. You looked down seeing Jaehyun hand under the table, grabbing your thigh. You looked at him baffled. Maybe he didn’t realise… But he turned his head toward you raising one of his eyebrow smirking slightly and you understood. He totally knew what he was doing. You tried and move, but he squeezed your thigh making you gulped. It was so inappropriate, but why your heart was beating that fast, and it was not only from embarrassment. « So Y/n ? When are you going back to the city ? » You cleared your throat, trying to regain your componance. « I am leaving tomorrow actually » You felt his hand coming closer to hip. « Really ? Already ? Why won’t you stay longer ? » Jaehyun grazed his finger along your underwear and you froze. « Y/n ? -Hmmm my boss didn’t give me more days off actually. I have to work as soon as I come back. -Oh what a shame ! -Yeah I wish I could have stayed for the new Lunar Year but it’s a very busy time in the city, and they need the team to be complete .

-You’ve always been such an obliging person Y/n, such an angel.» You heard Jaehyun huffed at the nickname. He squeezed your inner thigh harder as you started to shake a little bit. You put your hand on his, squeezing his finger. Everyone was suddenly looking somewhere else and you whispered to him : « What are you doing ? -Nice dress » He smirked cockily and you stayed speechless. The rest of the dinner went well, Jaehyun needing both of his hands to eat, he left you alone. Soon Jaehyun’s parents invited your mom at their place to drink more and your mom accepted. Sicheng came with her and you were ready to put your coat on, joking around with your brother when someone attracted your attention. Jaehyun was leaning on the opposite wall, watching you like a hawk. You walked toward him, confused. « You are not coming ? -I thought we could stay behind just a few minutes. I have something to tell you. -Oh okay... » You told your mom you would come in a few minutes, and she simply nodded, already leaving the house following her friends happily. Sicheng was following cheering with mister Jeong about something. « What did you wanted to talk about ? -Let’s go upstairs. -Yeah… okay... » You went to your room, and as you were entering you heard the door closing behind you. You sat on your bed looking at him. « Honestly, it’s more me who should ask question. What you did during dinner- -Was just teasing you back for everything you did. The short clothes, the flirting, everything… You thought I was going to stay impassive ? » You stayed quiet, not knowing what to answer. « Since you’ve come back, I don’t know it’s like you’re torturing me, hm… You’re having fun angel ? » You tensed at the sudden nickname. « Maybe. Maybe I was just having fun. -Oh so that was it. Having fun ? I don’t think so. -Hm, and why ? » He came closer to you. « I think that someone, might have a little crush on me, don’t we baby ? » Yeah you wanted to die. « What ? Don’t flatter yourself… -Are you saying I am a liar ? » He wasn’t, and you were totally unable to hide your feelings. He reached your burning face with his hands as you closed your eyes from the embarrassment. « Look at me in the eyes » But you really couldn’t right now. « Y/n open your eyes » His hands slided along your neck, but you yelped in surprised when he grabbed your scalp hard yanking your hair. You opened your eyes looking at him directly. « Tell me now Y/n, what went through your little perverted mind ? - I- I don’t… -That’s funny, because those last days had been a nightmare for me. » He let go of your hair, his hand running down your back, the other still on your hips. « First you come back after years, looking like a woman and not that kid that I knew. And I know that you are my best friend little sister but hey you keep flirting with me, and you are fucking amazing. » You were speechless, all you could do was look into his eyes, mouth agape. « I know I shouldn’t feel like this. Toward you. But- I can’t help it. The more I speak to you, the more I see you… » Tears were prickling at the corner of your eyes, and you did what you had been dreaming of. You kissed Jaehyun like your life depended on it. He kissed you right back, his arms circling you as you wrap yours around him. It wasn’t a sweet kiss, it was needy and passionate. You couldn’t help it but moan in his mouth. He started to lead you to the bed, you taking steps back until you hit the end of your bed. He pushed you lightly as you fell into the mattress. « You know what really made me see you differently. Fuck… That night where your brother ask me to go see you and tell you that you could come with us to that party a friend of us organized. But when I arrived to your room » He has joined you on the bed, (staying) over your body, caging you between his arms. « I fucking saw you, touching your needy cunt, moaning my name. » You wanted to die, you wanted the earth to split open and swallow you up. But no, you were still there trapped. « Close your door better next time baby » And he kissed you again. With the same passion, but he seemed to be more and more needy. « So tell me Y/n, why would you do this ? » He got on his knees, looming over your body, a smirk on his lips. His hands trailed on your waist, your hips and finally on your thighs. Even through the thin fabric off your clothes you could feel the heat of his skin. You shuddered. « I-I didn’t do it on purpose… -Oh really ?! Because fuck it really seemed like it. -No I didn’t ! I never anted you to know… -Well I know now » His hands gripped your black thighs and took it off in a fast motion. Apparently clothes had to get off. « I always thought you were a good girl, pure and innocent, was I wrong baby ? » Fuck, his words, you were getting so wet by the seconds. « I didn’t… -You didn’t what ? Was that the first time you were touching yourself while thinking of me ? » Your breath hitch as his hands finally made contact with your bare skin, so cold against your hot thighs. You moaned , wanting more of his touch. « Answer me or you won’t get anything. - Maybe... » He nipped at your thigh, his mouth so warm. You were feeling his hot breath against your skin still so far away from where you really needed him. « Maybe ? Common tell me - When we were in high school, you’re the first person I touch myself to… » He stopped his motion, suddenly freezing. « I-I always wanted to be with you, but I was young and you were interested in other girls, more mature, so I stayed on my side » He gripped your thighs harder, making you moan a bit. Jaehyun smiled against your skin, nose trailed along your skin as he inhaled deeply. « Fuck, no one could compare to you… I fantasized about you- taking my virginity a lot... » He groaned letting go of your thighs. « Fuck, baby you are so fucking nasty. I can’t believe this, such a pervert » Your dress was now rolled up all the way to your hips, and he took it as an opportunity to finally touch you. His hand cupped your mount, his thumb pressing over your clit. You whined, struggling to breath as you were squirming to get closer. His fingers were brushing harder, the fabric of your underwear clinging to your soaked folds. « Your soaking wet… » He mumbled something you can't understand before taking of your underwear and tossing them. « So pretty. Fucking » he helped you taking off your dress, you were now completely exposed, « Perfect » You thought you couldn’t get more embarrassed, you were wrong. « Baby I want to eat you out -Yes, please Jae » you needed him to do anything. Really you would beg. He buried his face between your thighs, his hands keeping them as open as you could. You never felt that exposed but at the same time fuck it felt so good. « Jae, fuck please more -Then tell me baby, what were you imagining in that dirty mind of yours ? -No please… -Y/n, baby you know the deal... » You cried out in frustration. « I thought… I thought about your hands a lot… You would feel larger than my own, I would feel better when it’s you who touches me...Fuck please don’t stop… -Your little fingers can’t do anything for you baby, right ? -No ! They can’t ! » He inserted one finger in and your eyes almost rolled in the back of your head. « Jaehyun oh my god- » You moaned hard, completely possessed by the feeling of him stretching you like this. « Yes baby? » He held your gaze and slowly licked his lips. « Please, I want you, more… -Don’t worry baby, I am not going anywhere » You grabbed his sleeve and tugged at it the best you could, trying to make him understand. « You want me to take it off baby ? -Yes please... - Okay, » Jaehyun’s dimples appeared when he smiled and your heart skipped a beat. He took off his dress shirt as fast as he could and you couldn’t help it. He was beautiful. You wanted to touch him so bad. « Can I touch you ? Please… -Yes of course » He kissed you again, and allowed your hands to roam over his body, « Jaehyun... » and it was a whimper at best. « Yes Y/n. » Nothing came out of your mouth as he smirked. You started fumbling with his belt as you were kissing his collarbone, and he let you do it, enjoying your touch, your breast against his chest. He grabbed your legs lifting you in his arms. « I need you, fuck, I need you so bad. » You were in his arms pressed against his body. You were whimpering, trembling from anticipation. Your heart would explode soon. « I need you too Jae, please » He lowered you onto your bed, his arms tight around your body. He bent down licking his lips biting at the skin of your thighs. « Ouch, Jae » Your words sounded more like a plea than an actual cry of pain. « Want you to remember me, remember this.. » He said. « When you’ll go back to the city » He kept sucking at your skin, and you feel yourself drift off more and more. You whispered his name again and again your eyes screwed shut as you struggled to breathe. « Please, Jae ! More ! -You are very demanding » You whined,grabbing at the sheets beneath you. « But don’t worry, I am not going anywhere » He caressed your thighs, appreciating the feeling of your skin. « Since you’ve been good I am going to tell you what I want to do hm ? » You gasped loudly. « First baby, I’m gonna eat you out, hm, because you must be tired of just cumming on your fingers. Do you want me to ? -Yes ! Please ! -Ok, baby, and after » He kissed your core « I’m gonna make love to you, okay ? Because fuck baby, no one is able to make me soft and hard at the same time like you do » You moaned at that, your heart swelling from all the love you felt at this moment. « Jaehyun, please- » He flattened his tongue, parting your cunt, as you couldn’t do anything but moan. A few languid licks later and you were already coming. You thought he was going to stop he didn’t. You fisted your hand in his black locks, admiring his beautiful face. But it was so sinful you couldn’t look for very long. You cried and you heard him chuckle as the devil he was. It didn’t take long before you were greeted by your second orgasm that left you breathless. You started to become so sensitive. « Please, Jae- Fuck, stop… Too much- -It’s too much ? Hm, I don’t know Y/n, how you're going to do for what I planned after. Maybe you want me to stop ? -No ! No… Please... » He smirked , his dimple showing. His black hair were a mess, completely your fault as you had tangled your fingers in them. « You tortured me since you arrived and I can’t even take my revenge a little bit… -I didn’t do anything… -Of course, you’re an angel aren’t you ? -Exactly » You were blatantly lying, obviously. « You are lying angel… You’ve become so naughty. Who Would have thought. Everyone thinks you are such a cute, shy girl. Do they know you’ve been having naughty thoughts about me all this time. » You were speechless, your mouth gaping, not finding anything to answer. He licked his lips, closing his eyes and furrowing his brows. « You taste so good, angel, fuck » You opened your arms, inviting him. He hugged you, tightly, kissing your lips as if it might be the last time. His tongue caressed yours as your legs parted wide, allowing him to rest between them. He finally kicked his pants away and his underwear. You were feeling him, heavy and hard against your thigh. It was maybe the last time you were seeing him like this, so you made sure to look at him with attention. He was beautiful. Something you'll never forget. He positioned himself between your legs, and you felt his hard dick between your bodies, leaking precum on your stomach. You eased your hand between the two of you, finding his cock. You let your fingers toy with his sensitive tip. « I want to make you feel good too… » He moaned as he buried his face in your neck. You nibble his bottom lip between each one of your pecks. You collected the wetness from his dick and you used it to move along his shaft. «You are going to make me feel good angel don’t worry... » He whispered, grabbing your legs. « I need you, Y/n, now » He brought your thighs almost flat against your chest and you felt yourself spread out for him. « I want you so much... » Just before entering you he looked into your eyes and you saw something you didn’t think you would see. Maybe it wasn’t only sex, maybe it was more. With a guttural groan, he entered you slowly, your breath hitching at the sensation. Sinking down inch by inch, his dark eyes carefully watched yours until he was fully seated. You felt him deep inside you, so deep you were already shaking around him. « Angel you feel so good... »

He was going slowly at first, deliberate strokes, in and out, as a regular pace.But you felt him grew more impatient, more needy. His trust were becoming harder and harder, his skin slapping yours, the noises of your wetness almost deafening. His forehead was pressed against yours, his eyes closed as he was feeling so much pleasure. His hips began to piston erratically while his stiff cock repeatedly dragged across your g-spot. You closed your eyes as your vision started to blur. « Do you feel good angel ? Fuck- -Jae- You feel so good » You wanted to scream his name, but you remembered where you were and you simply whispered his name again and again as you were feeling it coming. « Yeah angel, please, let it go » He kept moving, looking you as you were loosing yourself. He felt your pussy tightening around him. He looked at you, promising himself to remember everything of this night, of this moment with you. He finally had you, and even if it was only for a few hours, he will never forget it, always recalling your perfection. « Y/n- He wanted to tell you something, but he didn’t. Instead, he just let himself go diving completely into the pleasure he was feeling. He whispered your name,as he came. It shouldn’t felt this intimate, this meaningful. But it really did. He laid down beside you, his hand caressing your cheek. You were looking into each other eyes. You wanted to tell him, how you felt, but it wasn’t the right moment. So you stayed quiet, simply smiling. He smiled back, coming closer to kiss you again. Jaehyun had to leave soon after, but before he made you promise you won’t leave without saying goodbye. You promised, your heart heavy from just the thought of leaving without seeing him before. He kissed you one last time and left. Maybe you shouldn’t feel bad about what just happened but you did. Suddenly you weren’t so sure about your departure tomorrow. You kissed your mom goodbye, and you cried as she started telling you how much she was going to miss you. You promised her you’ll be back soon, this time more meaningful than last time. Your brother was waiting for you ready to drive you to the train station. « Sicheng ? -Yeah ? -Could we just pass by Jaehyun’s before ? -Why ? -To say goodbye to his parents. I didn’t have the time last night. » He stopped just in front of the house and you got out. Madam Jeong answered the door. « Oh darling you are already leaving ? -Yes, I am on my way to take my train. » You hugged her, and you promised her to come back soon, too. « Hm, is Jaehyun here ? -No sweetie, he is gone in town. » You wanted to cry. You had no time to wait so you simply told her to greet him for you and you left. « Is everything okay ? You look sad. » Sicheng was looking at you, almost worried. « Hmm, no I am fine. I just- Kinda don’t want to leave. -Well I was not expecting that. » It had always been kinda hard to talk to your brother. Maybe because you were radically different. « You know you can come back as soon as you want. Mom misses you, I miss you, damn even Jaehyun told me he had miss you. » Yeah you definitely were going to cry. « Thank you. -Don’t thank me. You are my sister. » At this moment you didn’t need any words. You smiled at him and hugged him goodbye. If you didn't’ knew your brother better you could swear you saw tears peaking at the corner of his eyes. « Go away now, before I change my mind and tell you to never come back. » You were waiting inside the train station, your luggage clutch in hand, as you were trying to stay warm. You were trying not to think about Jaehyun, and the fact that once again you were leaving without telling him. Your train arrived and you were walking toward your wagon, a strange feeling inside your chest. « Y/N ! » You turned around. Jaehyun was running in your direction. He arrived in front of you, out of breath. « What- what are you doing here ? -You left. -I tried, to come and say goodbye, but you weren’t there. » He just looked into your eyes, and you understood. « I couldn’t. -Couldn’t what ? -Letting you go like this. » You hugged him tightly and he answered. « I wish I could tell you not to go. -I’ll come back soon. -I know. » He kissed you, and you felt yourself leaning into his embrace more. « So goodbye… -Can’t believe you ran all the way here to kiss me goodbye. -It’s not the worst. Sicheng is waiting for me in the parking lot. I am wondering what I am going to say to him. » You laughed. Kissing him again. But soon you heard the speaker announcing the departure of your train. « I have to go… » He didn’t say anything, simply smiling sadly at you. He walked you toward your wagon watching you climb inside. « Good luck with Sicheng. -Don’t remind me please. » You smiled one last time at him before the door closed and the last thing you saw was him smiling back and your departure was feeling less bittersweet suddenly.

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June 2021 Outlook (Air Signs)

Hello, my lovely air signs! 🌻☁💕

June is almost upon us, which brings us warmer weather and the start of the Summer season! While May gave us beautiful Spring blossoms and cozy rain showers, it also brought some uncomfy astrological events (See; Mercury Retrograde) which will affect us throughout the month of June as well. If you're wondering how June 2021 may treat you or look like for you, check your sign below! Feel free to check your Moon, Venus, and Rising signs as well.

My readings cover the collective energy of the signs, so remember to take what resonates and leave the rest. I also invite you to look into the spiritual meaning of the animal in your sign's reading, you'd be surprised how often they can be just what we need to hear!

Not an air sign? Find my other June 2021 Outlooks here; 🐚Water🌊 🍄Earth🌿 🧨Fire🔥

♊ Gemini ♊ Are you paying attention?

Happy Birthday, my dear Geminis! Mercury will be going into retrograde for the second time this year on May 29th, in your sign as well. We're gonna be in this until June 22nd, dealing with major miscommunication in our everyday lives, gossip, travel hiccups and more. You may need to really take a step back to realign and ground yourself, so make sure to take time for this throughout the next month.

I feel some intense love going on in this reading, your relationships will be blossoming this month. This could be any type of relationship, really. You could be stumbling into a committed relationship, those of you who are already in committed relationships might just be reigniting the spark with your partner. For my single Gem's, you're spoiling yourselves with material items and/or self-care. Some of you could be making new connections through friends or family. Whatever the case, this energy is beautiful!

But it's not all rainbows this month. Be observant in your surroundings, and use your intuition when you feel called upon to do so. I'm hearing that a lot of you guys have not been paying attention to your inner voice, your gut feelings, and instead end up hurting yourselves in the end. Exhibit the instincts of a mouse; they develop their survival instincts through observing and calculating before making a move in its environment.

Zodiac signs who may pop up in your life this month; Gemini, Libra, Scorpio

♎ Libra ♎ Remember the 3 B's

My Librans, y'all have some major work to do this coming month! If this sounds intimidating to you, don't worry. I feel as if most of you have been dealing with a lot of imbalance in your lives for a while. All pretty contradictory for the scales of the Zodiac, but we all find ourselves out of balance sometimes. Spirit and your guardian angels want you to keep the faith and believe in the path you're on. You're on your way to more stability; whether this is a stable job, a stable home life, a stable relationship, etc. The Universe has you on track to bring you abundant blessings. Your intuition is a powerful tool, so using it can help aid you in the right direction.

Speak up if someone or something doesn't seem right to you and let your voice be heard this month. The polar bear is a resilient creature, living in such a treacherous part of the world. They succeed by determination and perseverance, even as their habitat rapidly dwindles. There is an energy in this reading of finding solitude and confidence this month. Spend time journaling or meditating, focus on your current aspirations and what you can do to make them happen. If you feel lost, ask the universe or your guides for a sign that you're going in the right direction.

Zodiac signs who may pop up in your life this month; Aries, Aquarius, Leo

♒ Aquarius ♒ It's all coming up roses, but be self-aware of your defenses

All my Aquarians are looking like they're going to have a beautiful month of June! Some of you guys will be feeling pretty spontaneous around the first half of the month, wanting to dive head first into new projects, hobbies, or even relationships. Be cautious of your impulsiveness, however, as Mercury Retrograde may bring some unexpected hiccups. Some of you may also have your guard up in the career sector of your life. Keep things light and positive this month and you'll find things will be much easier for you. You attract what you vibe with, so try your best to stay positive, darlings 💛

I'm hearing that some of you may want to take up gratitude journals or some of you may even help someone in a major way this month. This may even be you helping yourself, being grateful for yourself and the things you have. The Mountain Goat is there to remind you that "the sky is the limit". If you currently feel imbalanced, take time to figure out what it is that's causing your imbalance. **This is a small reminder that Saturn is also going retrograde in your sign from May 22nd-October 10th. Depending on where your natal planets fall in your birth chart, Saturn transits can dominate 2 and a half months to an entire year of our lives. **

Zodiac signs who may pop up in your life this month; Leo, Capricorn

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💕 Wishing you all a beautiful, abundant June! Love and Light! 🌻

[maybankiara]

tagged by the lovely @kiarasflowr thank you so much lili

what’s your favorite kind of weather? what do you like to do during that weather?

rainy summer days. the ones where the clouds are dark and the rain is heavy, but it’s still quite warm and the air smells like wet asphalt. there’s something exceptionally calming about it. 

i love this kind of weather at home, because it’s hot enough for me to be able to have an open window and hear the rain and feel the smell from the comfort on my room. there’s a vanilla-scented candle on my desk in my room and there’s fairy lights my dad put into a frame of a big picture of the brooklyn bridge. it’s the perfect writing conditions, especially when i get myself into a cozy blanket, and it’s the only time when i’d write without music, because the rain is enough.

what’s your favorite scent of candle? perfume?

gingerbread and vanilla for the candles. gingerbread reminds me of christmas, of happiness (christmas is the only time i’m home for a big family celebration, and my entire massive family dines together). vanilla is super soft and i’ve been associating it with writing and productivity for years now. 

my favourite perfume is the only one i have (i’m extremely picky about perfumes) and it’s from a knockoff victoria’s secret store. it’s very sweet and girly, and i mostly wear it because i don’t feel very girly most of the time. 

do you have a favorite flower? what is it? do you know the meaning and it is important to you?

poppy. i have this really vague memory of when i was a kid and we’d play with poppy seeds, wear the flowers in our hair and pretend we’re witches. there was also a time when i had just received bad news and was cycling home from school through a field, and there was a bunch of poppies right where i stopped, and it made me feel like it’s not the end.

if you could get any tattoo you wanted what would it be? why? where would you get it?

“excelsior” on my left wrist, or across my forearm. it’s from the raven cycle, my absolute favourite book series, and the reason why i’m studying creative writing in the first place. reading this book made me fall in love with writing as a craft, with exploring worlds in a really unique way, and writing things that feel like magic. without it, i would’ve been somewhere entirely else. 

also, it’s one of the main characters’ catchphrase and means “onwards/upwards”, so it also serves as a motivation for myself to keep pushing even when it gets hard. but also, the character who said it is very much like the person i aspire to be in life.

(the only way i’d get a tattoo is if i can attach 548992 meanings to it lol)

do you have a favorite poem? why is it your favorite?

this is kind of up my own ass, but it’s a poem i wrote during summer. i wrote it when i realised that loving too hard made me lose the person who meant the world to me, and i wrote it as a reminder for myself to be mindful of how much love i give to someone, and not let myself give it all away without getting any in return. 

you can read the full thing here, but this is a short version of it (different poem, same meaning)

give your love to someone who deserves it.   make it a bouquet of the prettiest flowers for the right person.   do not pluck the most dashing rose for someone who only gives you the thorns.

what’s your favorite color and what things or feelings does it remind you of or make you feel?

it’s blue. i don’t know why. it just feels right, you know?

what vibes do you get from me? what song or color do i remind you of?

dude, lili, my darling, you’re like every harry styles song in existence. you are absolutely one of the sweetest, kindest, most caring people i’ve ever had the chance to meet. you have this almost ethereal vibe, just pure goodness, and it’s something that the world needs right now so desperately. 

i don’t have a colour for you, but you make me feel like sitting in a field of flowers on a warm sunny day, at the end of spring, when all the flowers are in full bloom and my friends and i are just messing about. 

what’s on your bucket list? if you could only choose one thing to do before you die what would it be?

this one’s weird, but to go middle of nowhere in virginia, us. i don’t know why but i’ve always felt this really odd need to go there, as if i’ll get there and suddenly my life will make sense.

if you could have only one wish what would it be?

for the world to be a little kinder place. i know it’s a cliche, but it’s true.

do you believe in the paranormal? ever had an experience?

i don’t believe but i’ve had experiences (lol)

there was a time when a gypsy woman “lifted” a curse off my little sister. my sister was six months old and wouldn’t stop crying, but after that moment, she never cried half as much ever again. 

when i was younger, i’d hear voices calling my name and footsteps when everyone was asleep, and i was the only one hearing any of that. i had a doll that would randomly talk (it was battery-powered). the extractor fan in my kitchen turned on to power 3 in the middle of the night (it’s old and you really have to push to even get it to 1).

i’ve also been oddly good at knowing what people would say/do before they did. like deja vu, except before it happens. also with predictions - usually things happen in my dreams and then happen in real life. (best example - i dreamt i was on a night out with the girls from my volleyball club and ended up talking and spending the night with a hot guy from the gym whom i’ve never spoken to. that was tuesday night. flash forward to thursday, the exact thing happened - we made out in a club. i’ve never seen him outside the gym before.)

do you or have you ever gotten high? what was it like for you?

oh dude!! one time. it was some weird shit and i had too much and i just ended up throwing up without feeling the high. haven’t been able to stand the smell of weed since lol

tagging @kiarasflowr (i want to see your answers, too!!) and i thought i’d tag some more people i’d like to get to know: @heywards @spilledtee @drewstarkey @outerbxrafe @snkkat @softstarkey @popesscholarship & anyone else! there’s definitely people i’m forgetting but i cannot remember your urls for the life of me.

[spine-buster]

Alone, Together | Chapter 4 | Morgan Rielly

A/N: Thanks again for all the positive comments, likes, and reblogs.  Please know my messages are always open for you to scream about something to me.  Smut will come later.  I have to be in the ~mood~ to write it and I wasn’t in the ~mood~ .  Just know it will come later.

TW: mention of alcoholic parent

Morgan was back.  Bee told him he could come to her apartment for dinner.  She was going to cook fish tacos.  It was an offer he couldn’t refuse.

Morgan’s two weeks in Vancouver were rejuvenating.  Though he’d been back during most of the summer, he had voluntarily decided to come back to Toronto intermittently to get some extra training with his skating and defense coach before training camp and pre-season started.  Being back in Vancouver always made him feel relaxed, tranquil, peaceful.  Being back in Toronto always made him feel diligent, industrious, energetic.  Two different vibes, but he loved them both equally.

And then he met Briony.  

Hockey had always taken up so much of Morgan’s time.  Even in the summers, he was constantly training so he could come back better than the year before; make more of an impact in a game he knew he could master.  Almost all he thought about was hockey.  Almost all he did was in relation to hockey.  Almost all he talked about was hockey.

And then he met Briony.

A girl that liked to talk about books.  A girl that liked to talk about Toronto.  A girl that liked to talk about her Master’s.  A girl that liked to talk about anything else besides hockey.

Was he guilty that he hadn’t told her about his job yet – or that she hadn’t figured it out?  Partly.  But it was a nice break.  So many people in the city – so many girls – would approach him, cozy up to him, bat their eyelashes and bite their lips at him because he was Morgan Rielly.  It was exhausting.  While some of his teammates revelled in the attention, soaking up every risqué DM, every eyelash bat, and every bite of the lip, he cursed it.  Not to say that he didn’t partake in the occasional eyelash bat, bite of the lip, or risqué DM – he was by no means a saint.  But for the most part, he just wanted to be left alone.  His mother had always commented on how much he liked to be alone.  Even his teammates always commented on it.  

He wasn’t that person.  It wasn’t his thing.

Then that damn book by Friedman happened.  Morgan always loved to read and his friend Jake would always tease him about how much he read on team flights or on the team bus, but he would always shrug it off.  But it was somehow Friedman that led him to somebody playing a prank on a girl and her accusing him of doing it.  And she didn’t know who he was.  He wasn’t Morgan Rielly.  He was just Morgan Rielly.

Why wouldn’t he want that?  

He knew he would have to tell her sooner or later.  He knew he could only keep the charade up for so long.  To be quite honest, he was surprised his supposed anonymity lasted this long.  He was lucky he didn’t get recognized in the restaurant in the first place, and even luckier that during the night at Cibo, Briony didn’t hear him say his name out loud to the hostess or hear Ben refer to Auston Matthews.  He was walking on eggshells and he knew it – but he also knew eggshells didn’t hurt as much as coal and he could walk on them some more.  

And now he was finally, finally back in Toronto.  The only other time he’d ever been this excited to be back in the city was for the start of training camp every season.  Briony had left him hanging before he left, having that make out session on her porch and then denying him saying he had a “flight to catch”.  Please.  He would have stayed up until the flight if it meant spending time with her.  

As he approached the old Annex house, he was overcome with a sense of urgency to see her.  He carried the groceries he promised he’d buy in both hands.  He remembered two weeks ago when he was here, on the same tree-lined street, except he wasn’t able to see its true beauty since it was night.  In the day time it was even more beautiful, the sun poking through the leaves of the trees, the faint sound of children playing in backyards, the hum of the cars on Bloor Street providing the perfect background music.  He could see why she liked the Annex so much, despite describing her own place as tiny and cramped.

He rang the buzzer like she asked him to, for Apartment 1.  He waited patiently for a response, watching the buzzer.  Soon, he heard the front door unlock and Briony’s head poke through.  “Hey,” she smiled immediately, giddy like a little kid who just found their parents’ candy stash.  “Come in.”

He walked into the foyer, painted an off-white, which had two doors – one leading to her apartment, he assumed, and one leading to the other that took up the remainder of the main floor.  There was also the giant staircase, definitely kept from the original house, but it had been painted over.  “How’ve you been?” he asked.

“I’ve been good.  How was Vancouver?”

“Marvellous,” he exaggerated, walking towards the door.  “Spent a majority of my time with Maggie, so, you know, that’s the best.”

When Morgan stepped foot into Bee’s tiny, cramped apartment, he smiled at what he was presented with.  It was small – Bee wasn’t lying – but it felt immediately, completely, like a home.  The furnishings were what he expected of any “starving Master’s student” as she referred to herself: a small two-seater couch against a wall; a storage unit opposite the couch presumably being used as a TV stand although there was no TV; a basic white L-shaped kitchen in a corner with butcher-block counters; tattered and worn hardwood floors, definitely original; one of those giant cubed shelving units from Ikea separating her bed from the rest of the space; a big bay window looking out into the leafy, tree-lined street.  He loved it.  He immediately loved it.

“Sorry it’s so small…” she mumbled as he slipped off his shoes.  

“This is great,” he said, still taking in the room.  “This is so great.”

“You don’t have to be nice,” she said.  With two steps, he was in her kitchen and setting the bags onto the countertop.  “It’s tiny.  And basic.  And to be honest, cold most of the time.”

“I love it.  So much more character than the condos downtown,” Morgan said.  He couldn’t keep the smile off his face.  “Seriously…I love it.”

Bee couldn’t bear to see the smirk on his face any longer.  He was too cute and too earnest about loving her small, antiquated Annex apartment that she turned her head back to the groceries and focused on the spring onions poking out so she wouldn’t break out into a blush.  “So are we gonna make these tacos or what?”

“Before we begin, there’s one thing I need to do.”

“Washroom?  It’s right over --”

“No,” he interrupted her.  He turned to her and held her face in his hands before leaning down to kiss her.  It wasn’t a small kiss either – no no – it was the same type of kiss they left off with two weeks ago.  When her hands rested on his arms, he moved his hands to her waist, slipping them underneath her shirt.  The touch made her press her body against his, and he used the opportunity to back her up against counter.  They kissed for a while, until Morgan deemed necessary, because Bee didn’t seem to want to stop anytime soon.  When he broke the kiss, Bee’s eyes stared back at him, his body still looming over hers.  

“What was that for?” she asked, breathless.

“For leaving me hanging two weeks ago,” he said, taking his hands off her waist and backing away from her.  

She bit her lip.  The absence of his touch was cold.  “Touché,” she said, watching as he turned away from her with a smile on his face before he started to unpack the bags.  She turned away and bit her lip.  He had some nerve doing that to her.  “You wanna put on some music?” she asked, trying to forget about it.  If she kept thinking about it she wouldn’t be able to last the night.

“Music?”

“I can’t cook without music.”

Morgan giggled.  “Your neighbours must think you’re a delight.”

She rolled her eyes.  “It’s not like I blast Metallica.”

“What are you blasting then?”

Bee was proud of her taste in music.  If she could fall back on anything, or when she was stressed and thought ‘What the fuck do I even have going for me right now?’, the answer was always her good music taste.  She didn’t care what others thought.  It was one of the only things she had growing up, and it was hers to curate and hers alone.  “Have you ever heard of Born Ruffians?”

He snorted.  He couldn’t believe this was happening.  “Born Ruffians are one of my favourite bands,” he revealed.  He’d even given them seats to a few games last season.  Same books.  Same music.  What the hell was next?

“Seriously?” she was shocked.  She turned away from him because she was blushing again.  “Alright.  Born Ruffians it is then.”

Morgan watched as she started prepping the cutting board, chopping knife, and bowl.  She maneuvered around the kitchen with such certainty Morgan was intimidated to interfere.  “What am I supposed to do here, sweetheart?”

She looked over her shoulder, eyebrows raised mischievously.  “Just sit there and look pretty, darling.”

Morgan laughed.  “No, seriously.  What do you want me to do?  I’m not the best cook but I can help…I don’t know, chop an onion or something.”

“Just sit back and relax…it’s okay,” she reiterated.  “I’m being serious.  Crack open the bottle of wine if you want to and pour us a glass.  I love cooking.  It’s my hobby.  But I don’t want anybody else in my kitchen bothering me while I cook.”

Morgan couldn’t help but smile.  She dug into her pocket and thrust her phone in his direction, not looking at him.  “Here.  Music.  Go wild.”

When all was said and done, Bee placed a plate of three fish tacos in front of Morgan, who had kindly set the table and was the perfect DJ to accompany her cooking.  By the time they actually sat down at her small coffee table to eat, they were half a bottle of wine in.  “There’s more if you want it.  I’ll lend you some Tupperware to bring home too.  Don’t be shy,” she said, crossing her legs to sit down.

Morgan took his first bite out of the fish tacos and his eyes rolled to the back of his head.  “Holy fuck,” he said, savouring the taste in his mouth.  He could see Bee had a proud smile on her face.  “What the…where…how did you learn how to cook this well?”

“I don’t know.  Trial and error, I guess” she shrugged her shoulders.  

“Fuck, I wish my errors turned out this good,” he mused.  “Usually it’s burned chicken or over boiled pasta.”

Bee snorted.  “How the hell do you over boil pasta?”

“Listen,” Morgan said curtly, only causing Bee to giggle more.  “Don’t trash my cooking skills.”

“You just trashed them yourself!”

Morgan thought about it.  Maybe the wine was already getting to him.  “Whatever, Briony.  You still didn’t answer the question.  How did you learn how to cook this well?”

He watched as she took a sip of her wine.  “Like I said, trial and error.  I’ve been cooking since I was ten.  There have been a lot of mistakes over these last thirteen years.  But I learn from my mistakes.”

“You’ve been cooking since you were what?” Morgan asked.  “I wasn’t even allowed near a stove…why?”

“Alcoholic mother, Morgan.”

He sobered up really quickly when those words left her mouth.  They hung in the air, but it wasn’t awkward.  Bee said them so casually, like her situation was normal – like it was normal a ten year old had to learn how to use a stove to feed herself and her mother.  “Briony…”

“Please don’t say anything dumb like ‘I’m sorry’.  It’s not your fault my mother was an alcoholic.  I dealt with it.  I became self-sufficient and stronger because of it,” she said.

“I wasn’t.”

“Oh…okay, sorry,” she blushed.  “I just…that’s all I’ve ever heard when someone’s found out.  It gets…I don’t know…tiring.”

Morgan shook his head.  “I don’t feel sorry for you.  We’ve already established I think you’re a badass because you were able to accomplish all this,” he motioned to the apartment around him and the food in front of him, “all on your own.  I was uh…I was going to ask you a question.  Since we’re on the topic…sort of.”

“Oh.  Of course.”

“It’s a bit…personal,” he warned.

“That’s okay.”

“When we went out to Cibo you mentioned your scholarships.  How…how many do you have?”

Bee smiled.  “I’m on four major ones.  I have the Richard Xi Grant from Rotman that covers $35,000 worth of my tuition, and a Rotman Academic Scholarship worth $15,000 that covers the rest of tuition.  There are two other grants that U of T offers that basically cover my living expenses – they’re $12,000 each.  One and a bit goes to paying my rent, the rest of the other pays for food, my Presto card, and any other expenses I might have, like my cell phone bill.”

“So you…”

“So I get by on just over twenty grand a year, but fourteen of that is rent…so uh, around six grand,” she knew his mind was calculating the numbers.  The wine was making it difficult, she figured.  “My tuition is fifty grand, but luckily that’s paid for.  There’s also what I earn from being a TA, but because I have the grants, most of that goes directly into my savings, thankfully.”

She knew from the way he hesitated he wanted to ask how much that was.  She didn’t mind sharing with him, because she was being open and honest, and he had been open and honest about the fact that he grew up in West Vancouver with membership at a country club.  She was starting to learn that they grew up in very different worlds.  Country clubs, wine bars, and private schools versus public housing, food pantries, and counting pennies.  

“Thanks for opening up to me, Bee,” he said, unable to find any other words to say.  He knew he sounded stupid but it was the only thing he could think of.  He was wearing an $8000 Rolex watch on his wrist and she was surviving on $6000 for an entire year.  The harsh reality was a quick slap in the face.

“Did you ever end up finishing Friedman?” she asked suddenly.  

“Yeah.  I finished it on the plane ride to Vancouver, actually,” he said, grateful for the change in subject.  “I didn’t like it as much as I thought I would.  I mean it was good, but like…I don’t know.  I was expecting more.”

“Me too,” she nodded her head, taking another bite into a taco.  “The only chapter that stuck out was the one I mentioned when we first met.  Everything else was just…blah.”

“I’ve moved on, too.  Well, trying to.  My mom recommended this book that is very much similar to Friedman, but I don’t know if I want to read it.”

“You should real Ali Smith,” Bee suggested, taking a small sip of wine.  “She’s like…my favourite author right now.  Well, she has been for years.”

“Why?”

“She’s just so good!” Bee smiled.  “Just…her narrative and her prose are phenomenal.  She is the absolute master of the dual narrative and I just wish someone would give her the damn Pulitzer and Nobel already.  She beyond deserves it.  You read fiction, right?”

“I mean, I can.”

“She is just…ugh, she is so good.  I know my brain is more analytical and into numbers but I think I forced it to be that way.  If I could have any wish granted it’s to be able to write like her.  She’s working on a series right now – this sort of post-Brexit set of novels named after the seasons – and I mean she’s only released two, Autumn and Winter, but my God the way that she’s writing and the way she’s tying storylines together, the way her words just punch you in the gut…I…UGH!” she exclaimed.  Morgan laughed at her outburst.  “You need to stop me now or else I won’t shut up about her.  Seriously.”  

“You seem to really like her,” he commented sarcastically.  

“Oh come on!  There has to be a writer that you love as much as that?”

Morgan shrugged his shoulders.  He loved reading, and his teammates made fun of him for it, but he didn’t really have a favourite author.  He didn’t really admire an author’s entire body of work.  Perhaps he didn’t read enough to be able to do that.  “Not really.”

“Okay, well, after dinner I can show you what I have.  You can borrow something…you know, if you want,” she added nervously.  

Morgan looked at her and said nothing.  He could only smile.  

The rest of dinner was spent with Morgan making googly eyes at Bee.  He couldn’t help it.  Whatever they talked about had him on his knees begging for her to keep speaking and he had to keep pinching himself for how lucky he was that this girl was sitting across from him, giving him the time of day.  Cooking him food.  Willing to lend him a book.  

He insisted on washing the dishes as she packed half of the leftovers into a container for him.  When she was done, she leaned against her countertop, finishing her glass of wine.  She watched as he placed the last plate on the drying rack before cleaning up the sink and washing his hands.  He turned to her when he was done, an undecipherable look on his face.  

She was getting nervous again.  She couldn’t believe he could make her feel this way.  “I uh…there’s a small dessert in the fridge,” she said, her voice barely audible.  

“No,” Morgan said plainly, shaking his head.  Taking his time, he sauntered over to her, standing right in front of her, his body looming over hers.  

She looked up at him, unable to breath.  “Hi.”

When he kissed her, he tried to take his time.  He tried to make it last.  But the attempt was futile, because the second he felt her body pressed against his, he was a goner.  His kisses became more frantic, more passionate.  He couldn’t help himself.  His hands slipped underneath her shirt again and he was shocked when she tugged at the belt loops of his pants.

“Let’s go,” she whispered hurriedly, breaking away from him and taking his hand, pulling him towards her bed.  

[theepitomeofsimplicite]

Dear New York City,

You are incredible! I love your busy streets and young energetic crowd. You are simply vibrant of life just how I had imagined you (from the movies, Sex & the City shows, and the songs about you)! So many reasons to have a crush on you so where shall I start?

Butcher’s Daughter

Driving through Chinatown

Ok, here are some of my first impressions of you, NYC:

It is said of you that you are the entire world into one city. Could it be real? You have a platter full of food options! As you are being the hub of internationals and a known place for storied history, you satisfy anyone’s taste bud, I can’t make up my mind. How can I decide between a casual French bistro (Bagatelle, 1 Little West 12th St.), delicious house-made Italian pasta (La Sirena, 88 9th Ave.), Exotic Moroccan (Cafe Mogador, 101 Saint Marks Pl #1), spicy Korean (Kori Tribeca, 253 Church St.), fun cocktails and Mexican food (La Palapa, 77 St Marks Pl.), Barcelona-style tapas (Toro, 85 10th Ave.), German’s pretzels and beer (The Standard Biergarten, 848 Washington St. just outside of the Standard High Line Hotel and I’ll tell more later), Green Juice (Yep that’s also food trust me!) and far more as if I was in the mood for a health conscious Californian style (not just green juice) there is Dime (49 Canal St.). And let’s not omit American sandwiches (Tiny’s & the Bar Upstairs, 135 W Broadway), and comfort food made of shakes, fries and burgers (Bill’s Bar & Burgers, 16 W 51st St.). There is also the Michelin starred Chef Gunter Seeger at Gunter Seerger NY (641 Hudson St.) and for the gluten free folks there is Friedman’s Lunch (75 9th Ave. at the Chelsea Market which I’ll speak more about in this post). Alas, due to my devoted ramen international tour mission, my friend and I set our minds towards Ippudo Ramen (65 Fourth Ave.) as soon as we set our feet on you.

Ippudo NYC

Ippudo Tonkotsu Ramen

Shook off the night away at Le Bain (848 Washington St.), the penthouse club and roof top bar with an outstanding sweeping city and river view located at the Standard High Line hotel. You blew us away! The vibe was electric between the sparkly giant disco ball, the Afro kinetics music, the sweaty dance moves, with the sticky cranberry vodka on my hand. I’ll remember this moment for a while 🙂 Not to mention our pre-game with gin-based drinks at this speakeasy bar Bathtub Gin that is disguised with a front panel as a regular coffee shop. How dare you tricked us!! Fortunately a friendly local had mercy and pointed the place out to us. Piouf don’t you know I have the fear of missing out syndromes!! 

Le Bain with a sweeping view of the river and the city

Some cool walls at the Standard High Line

Bathtub Gin is behind the facade of this coffee shop

The Maritime Hotel (363 W 16th St.) is one of your best places to spend the night in my opinion; friendly, quirky (how I personally like it) and cozy. Located right in the center of the Meatpacking District. This 24-hour neighborhood is found on the far west side of Manhattan and is bordered by Chelsea to the north and the West Village towards downtown. It’s a formidable plant for fashion and graphic designers, architects, artists, restaurateurs, stylists and even corporate headquarters. I enjoyed staying at this hotel in that unique style, it has a nautical-themed landmark with the signature view porthole windows and how I love the white and blue tiles at the restaurant bar and the outdoor terraces seemed just perfect for spring time. In the morning a modest continental breakfast was served at the hotel restaurant so I grabbed myself a quick bite of the bagel with some flavorful orange spread, a mini pain au chocolat, a hard boiled egg, a cup of black coffee and a fresh squeeze glass of OJ. I love the serene atmosphere there with plenty of sun rays through the large windows illuminating the brass surfaced pending lamps.

The Maritime Hotel Restaurant

Ice Wine from Montreal

My Instragram (non worthy) messy bed at the Maritime Hotel

The view port over Manhattan from the Maritime Hotel

Map printed furniture at the Maritime Hotel

Petit dej at the Maritime Hotel Restaurant

You are so walkable in lower Manhattan and it was a great way to see your beauty (your wall graffitis, your modern architectures, your red bricked walls, your apartment stair cases, your lively people, and your multi-culture). But if I didn’t care for strolling around in the cold, then there was the world known yellow cab which was very affordable too! Besides the hotel’s cool white-tiled exterior, I can find within a short walking distance anything ranging from roof top night clubs around the corner, espresso bars, bakeries, as well as street food stands (one in the front of the hotel), yummy late night pizzas (Brunetti Pizza, 626 Hudson St.) (especially required after too much drinks at 4 am), and have I already mentioned great restaurants and bars?!

Cool wall art

Greenwich Village street crossing

The signature NYC staircases

And more wall graffitis

Chelsea Market and the well known yellow cab

The Chelsea Market (75 9th Ave.) to me is where anything can happen and is only a block away from the hotel. You are spontaneous like that! If I ever get too lazy to walk out there into town and/or there is a snow storm alert coming, this covered venue is very special! One is expected to find anything ranging from espresso bar, pastries and freshly baked bread. A crave for fresh oysters there is The Lobster Place!! There, it’s a retail fish market with omakase sushi bar but also a raw bar where people can order and eat at the counter nearby the living seashells. There is even a German wurst place!! There are plenty of cool shops for gifts giving. I love this market!

Chelsea Market

Seafood Bar

Oyster Platter

The Lobster Place

Sight seeing to me is so boring but we strolled around town and set our sight towards The Flatiron Building then marched towards the Empire State Building. I got remotely distracted by the Museum of Sex and ought to call out Grant on this! Our last Vegas trip during thanksgiving holiday failed on us in finding adult shows for some sort of sex Ed haha I’ll skip the details there 😉 but anyone can read this post here! The Empire State Building was incredibly crowded (uncool!!) so we evidently ditched the queue and headed out towards the world known Times Square. Bright lights, giant billboards and honking everywhere! It was to say the least chaotic. Gotta get away now! Who really hangs out in Times Square aside from catching a Broadway show or… yeah tourists!!

The Flatiron Building

The Empire State Building

The chaotic Times Square

The Museum of Sex, was it really a distraction?! or an attraction? Can you tell me 😉

  If anyone needed a breath of fresh air when the concrete walk way and the stinging sound of sirens and honking felt suffocating and exhausting, there is fun and relaxation in strolling in your parks. Aside from the obvious green area of Central Park, I loved the Brooklyn Bridge Park where my friend and I got to have a humble picnic; with the magical view over Manhattan in the dark contrast of what you do best which is to gleam lights and inspire us with your beauty. We hopped on a yellow cab and asked to go to Pier 11. I had the idea of getting on a ferry to have a good gaze at the scintillant Brooklyn Bridge by the night. My friend and I cheered with red wine in plastic cups (lack of sophistication here, not me!) set ourselves up on a butt- frozen stairwell of the Brooklyn Bridge Park. We had some crackers dipped in olive paste and some (unidentifiable) cheese. Despite the blazing cold where my fingers and toes stopped responding to my commands, I very much enjoyed taking you in for a brief and calm sudden moment. 

View of the Brooklyn Bridge on the Jumbo Ferry

Sweeping view of lower Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge Park

A view of the Brooklyn Bridge from the Pier 11

After filling our stomach at Mr. Tuka Ramen (170 Allen St.), we needed to walk it off a bit right so we headed towards world renown Comedy Cellar to test your sense of humor. Are you that funny? Unfortunately you are ever so crowded so we again ditched the queue and got some late drinks at the hotel. I served my friend some of the ice wine I got from my trip to Montreal the weekend before. It was so sweet but so tasty.

Mr. Tuka Ramen

Tonkotsu Ramen

More sight seeing followed on our last day photographing the one World Trade Center and the memorial site, stopped by Wall Street to find the Charging Bull and the Fearless Girl. Finally walked towards the Battery Park to have a peak at the Statue of Liberty from a far distance. But on our way to Sunday Brunch, not Egg Shop,151 Elizabeth St.), not the Butcher’s Daughter (19 Kenmare St.) (the queue estimated to be 1 hour waiting time so no thanks!!) got a green juice (must have Matcha Fizz made of matcha, fresh lime, honey and rosemary ) at the Cafe Integral (149 Elizabeth St.) and amazing classic Persian food instead (Ravagh Persian Grill, 125 1st Ave.). On our way there, I got to see life through Greenwich village. Kids playing at the playground and youngsters shooting hoops. And other people brunching too. The Persian grill was phenomenal! I’d recommend to anyone! And finally time was up!

Greenwich Village strolling

Life in Greenwich Village

The Egg Shop for Brunch

Awkward me as a tourist

A ride towards the World Trade Center

Cafe Integral Matcha Fitz Juice

Classic Persian Food

Until next time darling, we’ll have another date! I promise 😉

New York City Dear New York City, You are incredible! I love your busy streets and young energetic crowd. You are simply vibrant of life just how I had imagined you (from the movies, Sex & the City shows, and the songs about you)!

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Hi friends! How was your weekend? It was our first basketball game of the season and our team won! What a great start to the season! Yesterday, after church was a birthday party for one of Jordans friends (thankfully, shes on the mend) and she had so much fun seeing her friends after missing three days of school last week!

Sunday night, I didnt feel like it, but I did all those Sunday evening things that set the week up for success clean kitchen, laundry, lunch prep, fridge clean out & making a plan for the week. To keep myself going, I just kept thinking how much Ill appreciate having those things done when Monday morning hits.

Ive been using Sunday to meal prep and plan for the rest of the week. I write out on paper my schedule for the week and the top things I need to do each day. Even though I keep a calendar on my phone, having it written out where I can see it and actually cross things off feels so good!

Next month is a big one for us! Its Valentines Day, Jordans birthday, and then my birthday all within a week!

I wanted to have Jordans party at the neighborhood park, but Houston weather is too tricky in mid-February, so I just booked a jumpy place. It was the same place we went to for her friends birthday and the kids had a blast! I was looking at Jordans face while she was bouncing so high and the JOY was incredible!

Now that my holiday storage closet is all nice and organized, Im more pumped to add some decor for each season. I didnt have much for Valentines day, but I found some really darling things on Amazon that arrived in a jiffy, thanks to PRIME! I love adding even just a little bit of festive decor around the house.

It doesnt have to be much, but I think the kids appreciate it too.

VALENTINES DAY ALL ON PRIME

Tulip Wreath Valentine Banner Corkcicle Kitchen Towels Apron Table Runner Buffalo Check Pillows Valentine Pillows Faux Fur Blanket Front Door Decor Valentine Paper Pom Decor Eyelash Mug Pink Matches

Tulip Wreath Yall already know how much Im loving my tulip wreath and Ive enjoyed seeing it in your homes too! You can always tag me on Instagram and Stories @honeywerehome and I can share! I have the darker red/pink wreaths on my front door, and bought the white/light pink for my kitchen. It looks absolutely gorgeous and I love how often I get to see it!

Valentine Banner I usually add a banner above Jordans bed for the holiday and its an easy, inexpensive way to add some Valentine decor!

Corkcickle As a gift or for yourself, a corkcickle is awesome! And pink for Valentines Day.

Triple isolated, it will keep your drink cold or hot for 9 hours. The silicone bottom is slip proof- good for putting on the bleachers at the ball fields with your drink of choice. Shhh, I wont tell!

Kitchen Towels Ive done away with paper towels over here and dont really miss them. We use kitchen towels and cloth napkins now. Having a set of each you truly like using or displaying is so nice!

Apron Ive come to enjoy putting on an apron, especially when we bake. It does help save all that flour from getting on your clothes, plus it looks absolutely adorable! The one above is only $17!

Table Runner Dang, this runner is cute! Hearts on hearts, but more styles available.

Buffalo Check Pillows &Valentine Pillows Pillows are an easy way to update your decor. I like the mix of buffalo check with the Valentines script pillows.

Faux Fur Blanket We can never have enough throw blankets around here. Not only do we cuddle up with them, they also make great decor over chairs, in baskets or folded neatly on the couch. This one is extra furry and soft.

Heart Envelope Door Decor I just bought this adorable heart exploding envelope and its the cutest thing! Its really large, so it makes a big statement and the quality is so good! Ill be happily using it year after year.

Valentine Paper Pom Decor If you really want to add some pizazz, this paper pom pom display will do the trick!

Eyelash Mug How sweet is that eyelash mug?! The detail is so cute with the gold handle.

Pink Matches Every.single.evening I light candles in the living room and one in the kitchen. The kitchen candle is my reward for cleaning up every night. The living room candles help me relax after what is usually a hustle of a day. I thought these pink matches make the cutest decor and would be a lovely gift, not to mention, useful! They come in every color.

VALENTINES DECOR IN OUR HOME

I switched out the Christmas decor for a fresh pink palette that works for Valentines Day on through Spring.

Vase Table Chairs on sale Plates on sale Buffalo Check Napkins Washable Placemats Faux Peony Bouquet

Vase Faux Peony Bouquet

How gorgeous are these faux peonies?! I put two bouquets in this vase and I love how it looks! As much as I love fresh flowers, a good set of faux flowers is great to have on hand because they last year after year without any maintenance.

Buffalo Check Napkins Washable Placemats Faux Peony Bouquet

Buffalo Check Napkins Washable Placemats

I need washable placemats since I have two messy eaters at my family table. These wipe up easily and the wood grain and pink color is really pretty in person. Before I ordered these, I read tons of reviews on placemats. These had over 500 positive reviews and only $11 for a set of six!

We do actually use the cloth napkins. Theyre nice and big, 1212. I can just throw them in the washing machine and reuse.

Tulip Wreath

Im so happy with how this tulip wreath brightened up our kitchen. I was able to easily hang it from a suction cup hook, but on regular cabinet doors, you could try using a command hook.

Three Tier Tray Rae Dunn Mug Similar Hearts

The three tier tray got a holiday makeover! I had her all dolled up for Christmas in December, then she was looking pretty bare after I took those decorations down. Adding a few felt hearts and Valentines inspired mug was all it took to brighten it up again!

Throw Blanket Similar Chair Side TableSimilar LampOttomanBraided Rug

We can never have enough throw blankets at our house. This white one is light and fluffy fuzzy goodness on one side, and cozy sherpa throw on the other. You can machine wash it and dry it on low. It has over 4,000 positive reviews on Amazon and is only $28 for the 5065 inch.

Throw Blanket

Heart Envelope Door Decor Shelf/Toy Box

This door decoration is so darling. Its a sturdy burlap material and the ribbon has a wire to hold its shape. This could easily work as a front door decor in lieu of a wreath, but Im thinking Ill be putting in in Jordans playroom.

My mom gets credit for putting that toy box together. I ordered it three weeks ago and it had been sitting in the box unopened because the thought of assembling it was daunting! But, she and Jordan got to it last week and I came in at the end when it was almost finished! Thanks Mom!!

Are you adding any Valentines decor touches to your home? Are you ready for Spring decor? I kind of have a mix of Spring and Valentines decor going on with the pink vibes and hearts here and there. But, Im liking how it brought back in some fun after taking all the Christmas decor down. The house was looking kinda bare for awhile!

I cant let today pass without paying respect to Martin Luther King, Jr. I so admire his courage and leadership and always think of how many lives he deeply touched during his time and on into today. We are better because of him.

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Inside Chip and Joanna Gaines’ New Restaurant: 7 Decor Ideas to Steal Now

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Hope you have a big appetite, because Chip and Joanna Gaines‘ long-awaited restaurant, Magnolia Table, is finally open for business! After whispers that the Waco, TX, eatery would start welcoming guests sometime this spring, the “Fixer Upper” couple decided to surprise fans and open bright and early on Monday morning.

The restaurant—which serves up breakfast and lunch items like lemon lavender doughnut holes and Chip’s ham sandwich—is very much what you’d expect from the Gaineses’ first restaurant. The rustic, minimalist decor unquestionably channels Joanna’s signature farmhouse aesthetic, and creates a cozy yet stylish space. It’s also chock-full of kitchen and dining room decor ideas that can easily translate into a residential setting.

Restaurant decor can be stuffy and pretentious, but these are the design ideas from Magnolia Table we’d take back to our own homes in a heartbeat.

1. Typographic signage

As I was scrolling insta tonight, I saw this on @joannagaines feed. I love this because, well, #magnoliatable #obvi, but also because this message is the exact same one I share at The Selah Retreat. Everyone that comes on retreat with me has a seat at the table. And they are truly welcome. And truly invited. In just 7 sleeps, I get to spend 40 hours with 14 women from across the country! We’ll be creative yes, but the retreat is so much more than that. It’s about making new connections, resting, and taking a break from the daily grind. My friend @aaihde, who came in December, said that the magic happened in between the projects, when the ladies chatted about crazy life over a cuppa chai. And when we sat down to our dinner on Saturday night and DIDN’T HAVE TO COOK IT OURSELVES ❤️ (thank you to our private chef!). I hope some day each and every one of you can join me here at the coast for a retreat. It’s such a special time. ❤️

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Any home designed by Chip and Jo is bound to have a kitschy sign or word display. We’ve even seen it throughout their farmhouse—from the stenciled quote in the entryway to the vintage “Super Market” sign in the kitchen. At Magnolia Table, the phrase “Where everyone has a seat at the table” in wrought-iron letters is prominently displayed on the wall in the main dining room.

2. Exposed wood beams

There’s always room at the Table . . . #magnoliatable #tgif #bestbiscuitsintown

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A surefire way to make your home look more rustic? Exposed wood beams. Chip and Jo decided to play up the cathedral ceiling by adding beams throughout the restaurant. They draw the eye up and tie the whole look together.

3. Black-and-white accents

Awnings going up at the Take Away side at Magnolia Table today! Follow my stories as we do the final tasting and plating for the restaurant and get a sneak peek into what's on the menu! #magnoliatable

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The entry designated for takeout is covered in a chic black-and-white awning that’s similar to other awnings on-site at Magnolia Market at the Silos, the Gaineses’ retail destination just down the road. Part of curating that minimalist style in your own home is sticking to a color palette of black and white with pops of natural greenery, which brings us to…

4. Plenty of plants

We got to try @magnoliatable today! Such a beautiful restaurant (of course). Opens next week! ##magnoliatable #wacotx #breakfast #biscuits #strawberrybutter #ineedextracardiotoday

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The collection of houseplants in Magnolia Table is impressive, but one of the easiest ways to bring greenery into your home is inspired by these little plant displays on tables throughout the restaurant. To replicate the look, just throw a couple of sprigs of freshly cut leaves, eucalyptus, or lavender in a white or clear glass vase. You’ve now created an arrangement for your dining or side table.

5. Extra-long wooden farmhouse tables

Another great message from an inspiring weekend with @magnolia + @darling. Sitting at this table with @joannagaines and @ladydubbs and getting to be the first to see #MagnoliaTable was definitely a pinch me moment! These woman are even more inspiring, kind and beautiful in person. #goals #magnoliaxdarling

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Banquet-style dining tables are strategically placed throughout the restaurant to accommodate the large parties that will no doubt make their way to Magnolia Table for Saturday brunch. If you have the space, make an oversize farmhouse table in a rough-hewn finish the star of your dining room. It’ll give off the same homey vibe that Chip and Jo intentionally created in their restaurant.

6. Statement lighting

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Switch out your boring flush-mount lighting for a modern chandelier like the ones Joanna chose to hang throughout Magnolia Table. Rustic metal pendant lights will also look great over a dining table or kitchen counter.

7. Geometric tiling

This, my friends, is what dreams are made of! I absolutely LOVE every single thing about the new @magnoliatable restaurant by @magnolia that is opening soon in Waco, Texas. The black, white & wood with pops of green… . If I could create the perfect space…this would be it! @joannagaines – please come makeover my kitchen! credit @joannagaines . . . #magnolia #magnoliatable #blackandwhitedecor

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The key to nailing Magnolia Table’s aesthetic is to balance country-inspired decor (see the shiplap walls in the back?) with modern touches like geometric patterns. Chip and Jo could have opted for hardwood floors in this room, but between the wooden tables, walls, and planter boxes, it would have been a bit much. The symmetrical black-and-white floor tiles contrast well with the rest of the wooden furnishings, juxtaposing rustic style with modern sensibility.

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Hi friends! How was your weekend? It was our first basketball game of the season and our team won! What a great start to the season! Yesterday, after church was a birthday party for one of Jordans friends (thankfully, shes on the mend) and she had so much fun seeing her friends after missing three days of school last week!

Sunday night, I didnt feel like it, but I did all those Sunday evening things that set the week up for success clean kitchen, laundry, lunch prep, fridge clean out & making a plan for the week. To keep myself going, I just kept thinking how much Ill appreciate having those things done when Monday morning hits.

Ive been using Sunday to meal prep and plan for the rest of the week. I write out on paper my schedule for the week and the top things I need to do each day. Even though I keep a calendar on my phone, having it written out where I can see it and actually cross things off feels so good!

Next month is a big one for us! Its Valentines Day, Jordans birthday, and then my birthday all within a week!

I wanted to have Jordans party at the neighborhood park, but Houston weather is too tricky in mid-February, so I just booked a jumpy place. It was the same place we went to for her friends birthday and the kids had a blast! I was looking at Jordans face while she was bouncing so high and the JOY was incredible!

Now that my holiday storage closet is all nice and organized, Im more pumped to add some decor for each season. I didnt have much for Valentines day, but I found some really darling things on Amazon that arrived in a jiffy, thanks to PRIME! I love adding even just a little bit of festive decor around the house.

It doesnt have to be much, but I think the kids appreciate it too.

VALENTINES DAY ALL ON PRIME

Tulip Wreath Valentine Banner Corkcicle Kitchen Towels Apron Table Runner Buffalo Check Pillows Valentine Pillows Faux Fur Blanket Front Door Decor Valentine Paper Pom Decor Eyelash Mug Pink Matches

Tulip Wreath Yall already know how much Im loving my tulip wreath and Ive enjoyed seeing it in your homes too! You can always tag me on Instagram and Stories @honeywerehome and I can share! I have the darker red/pink wreaths on my front door, and bought the white/light pink for my kitchen. It looks absolutely gorgeous and I love how often I get to see it!

Valentine Banner I usually add a banner above Jordans bed for the holiday and its an easy, inexpensive way to add some Valentine decor!

Corkcickle As a gift or for yourself, a corkcickle is awesome! And pink for Valentines Day.

Triple isolated, it will keep your drink cold or hot for 9 hours. The silicone bottom is slip proof- good for putting on the bleachers at the ball fields with your drink of choice. Shhh, I wont tell!

Kitchen Towels Ive done away with paper towels over here and dont really miss them. We use kitchen towels and cloth napkins now. Having a set of each you truly like using or displaying is so nice!

Apron Ive come to enjoy putting on an apron, especially when we bake. It does help save all that flour from getting on your clothes, plus it looks absolutely adorable! The one above is only $17!

Table Runner Dang, this runner is cute! Hearts on hearts, but more styles available.

Buffalo Check Pillows &Valentine Pillows Pillows are an easy way to update your decor. I like the mix of buffalo check with the Valentines script pillows.

Faux Fur Blanket We can never have enough throw blankets around here. Not only do we cuddle up with them, they also make great decor over chairs, in baskets or folded neatly on the couch. This one is extra furry and soft.

Heart Envelope Door Decor I just bought this adorable heart exploding envelope and its the cutest thing! Its really large, so it makes a big statement and the quality is so good! Ill be happily using it year after year.

Valentine Paper Pom Decor If you really want to add some pizazz, this paper pom pom display will do the trick!

Eyelash Mug How sweet is that eyelash mug?! The detail is so cute with the gold handle.

Pink Matches Every.single.evening I light candles in the living room and one in the kitchen. The kitchen candle is my reward for cleaning up every night. The living room candles help me relax after what is usually a hustle of a day. I thought these pink matches make the cutest decor and would be a lovely gift, not to mention, useful! They come in every color.

VALENTINES DECOR IN OUR HOME

I switched out the Christmas decor for a fresh pink palette that works for Valentines Day on through Spring.

Vase Table Chairs on sale Plates on sale Buffalo Check Napkins Washable Placemats Faux Peony Bouquet

Vase Faux Peony Bouquet

How gorgeous are these faux peonies?! I put two bouquets in this vase and I love how it looks! As much as I love fresh flowers, a good set of faux flowers is great to have on hand because they last year after year without any maintenance.

Buffalo Check Napkins Washable Placemats Faux Peony Bouquet

Buffalo Check Napkins Washable Placemats

I need washable placemats since I have two messy eaters at my family table. These wipe up easily and the wood grain and pink color is really pretty in person. Before I ordered these, I read tons of reviews on placemats. These had over 500 positive reviews and only $11 for a set of six!

We do actually use the cloth napkins. Theyre nice and big, 1212. I can just throw them in the washing machine and reuse.

Tulip Wreath

Im so happy with how this tulip wreath brightened up our kitchen. I was able to easily hang it from a suction cup hook, but on regular cabinet doors, you could try using a command hook.

Three Tier Tray Rae Dunn Mug Similar Hearts

The three tier tray got a holiday makeover! I had her all dolled up for Christmas in December, then she was looking pretty bare after I took those decorations down. Adding a few felt hearts and Valentines inspired mug was all it took to brighten it up again!

Throw Blanket Similar Chair Side TableSimilar LampOttomanBraided Rug

We can never have enough throw blankets at our house. This white one is light and fluffy fuzzy goodness on one side, and cozy sherpa throw on the other. You can machine wash it and dry it on low. It has over 4,000 positive reviews on Amazon and is only $28 for the 5065 inch.

Throw Blanket

Heart Envelope Door Decor Shelf/Toy Box

This door decoration is so darling. Its a sturdy burlap material and the ribbon has a wire to hold its shape. This could easily work as a front door decor in lieu of a wreath, but Im thinking Ill be putting in in Jordans playroom.

My mom gets credit for putting that toy box together. I ordered it three weeks ago and it had been sitting in the box unopened because the thought of assembling it was daunting! But, she and Jordan got to it last week and I came in at the end when it was almost finished! Thanks Mom!!

Are you adding any Valentines decor touches to your home? Are you ready for Spring decor? I kind of have a mix of Spring and Valentines decor going on with the pink vibes and hearts here and there. But, Im liking how it brought back in some fun after taking all the Christmas decor down. The house was looking kinda bare for awhile!

I cant let today pass without paying respect to Martin Luther King, Jr. I so admire his courage and leadership and always think of how many lives he deeply touched during his time and on into today. We are better because of him.

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