#sout sweet

[equestriaqueerz2024]

Which EQG characters do you see wearing multiple piercings?

Aria Blaze is like…CRAZY with piercings. She actually has a lot of them, but she doesn’t always wear her piercings/jewelry.

Rainbow Dash has a couple of piercings. She gets more as she gets older.

Sunset Shimmer is not crazy with piercings, but she does have some. Mostly her ears, but she might have one in her face somewhere lol

Lemon Zest likes those tongue rings and have up to 5 piercings on each of her ears.

Similar with Rainbow, Indigo Zap has a couple of piercings. She gets more as she gets older. In fact, she probably has about 2 or more piercings than Dash lol

Sour Sweet has ear piercings, but I can imagine her having a belly piercing.

Zephyr Breeze always wanted to get more than 2 piercings, but he can’t bring himself to do so lol

Other than ear piercings, Adagio Dazzle has NO interest in getting any piercings at all lol Does she have some? Yes, she does, but only because Aria and Sonata dared her to get them, and Adagio isn’t the type to turn down a challenge of dominance lmao

[berriblossom]

Imagine your neglectful husband, who often never comes home, always out and about. Never seems to want to satfiy those lustful urges you get every lonely and cold night in your shared bed. Whenever you want to entertain the thought, he always pushes it off or dismissed the idea to begin with.

Imagine the day your husband goes off on another business trip with his "work colleagues" but you know well hes going out of town to fuck another of one his coworkers or his work buddies wives. Leaving you all alone at home, doing nothing but the wish if someone tonplease and help you with your loneliness.

Imagine when the new neighbor comes to knock on your door, asking if you could help him with his new broken sink. He pleads with you, just help him out, it's the neighborly thing to do. So you walk over in your simple house dress and slippers to help him out. He tells you he moved here a few weeks ago, straight out of college looking for a nice job to settle into. You help him with the leaky sink despite the little spray you got from it, but hey, it's done.

The man tells you his name, Childe. He gives you a quick handshake as thanks and even offers to dry you off. The feeling of his hands moving rigorously on your body, his large, warm hands holding you as he does his best and apologizes for the mistake and for knocking on your door late at night. He truly does. He even offers to help you with any housework in return.

Swiftly after a few quick "goodbyes" and "thank you"s you finally leave. The goofy grin the ginger gave you was so sweet and cute. Almost nostalgic of a time you wished could come back.

Times after that, you and Childe meet again, at the grocery store where he offered to bring in your groceries to your car and even asked if youd get some coffee with him. The next was at the mall where he was shoping with his younger brother who was visiting fir a week to look for some supplies for a new home project. He asked if you had any ideas, but the burning look in his eyes when you cutely asked his younger brother first if he wanted to do any changes first for his big brothers house. The fire set into his eyes as you two walked around talking about paint and color themes even asking about getting a new TV.

It was so cute, really. The little run-ins, the quick "how are you?"s or "hows your brother?". And of course the "hows the husband?". At this point your husband was gone for a month. Longest record really, beats his 3 weeks and 2 days by a weekend. Not that you cared, you both kept the marriage for taxes and for the look. Which is why the fleeting looks of this young college grad were so risky but enjoyable and pleasurable.

Similar to how every now and then the feelting looks, little coffee "dates" would end with little walks back to his car, or the house calls of broken things and offering him dinner, lunch, even a quick nap in your bed. You didn't mind snd your husband surely didn't with the whore be was fucking.

You loved how Childes hands touched you snd pulled you against his chest, as his cock slowly pushes in and out of you while pressing you into the kitchen table. He had came over to see about your poor washing machine since you mentioned a "weird sound". After a few times of you bending down so right infront of his groin, even flashing your kace panty at him. How could he not resist.

Especially when you sound so heavenly with your moans, plea's and begs. How good it felt to have a man fuck you properly, to have a nice big cock stuff you full and use your lonely cunt. Those strong hands pulling your face look at your front window of the kitchen, his sultry and rough voice whispering dirty and knee-jerking orgasms from you.

"What you gonna do when your husband sees you being fucked like a good slut? Hmm? How noise your cunt is for my cock, how your drooling for me to fill you up? Such a greedy and selfish sout for my cock."

Whether the threat if seeing your husbands car lights shine through the front window turned you on more, your the pressure of Childe hastly rubbing your clit snd demanding your cum around his cock before you hear that door open. You felt absolutely bliss, your cunt squuezing around Childes cock and him pushing your harder againsg the kitchen table and releasing his warm cum into your womb, pushing his hand against your stomach so you can smtruly feel him fill you up.

All when the door opens to see your pissed and horrified husband. Seeing you fuck your nice, sweet, young neighbor.

"Welcome home honey."

My bad for disappearing, i had school and work Im so sorry everyone. Please take this as forgiveness. :)

[ventismacchiato]

hi Kai 😖😖 THIS SEEMS SO RANDOM but Id just like to applaud you for your SMAUs 💔💔I js finished reading playing the part today and I felt SO happy reading it!!I was a fan since btl was in progress and I rmember giggling loudly at ur humor so much that my brother kept souting at meLMAO everyday after school Id wait 4 a new chapter💔aaa Id just love to say ur writing is sgood and your humor is amazing,sometimes I go from crying to gigling ur honestly one of my idols and ur humor has shaped me 🫶

this is SOOO SWEET HELLO?? 😭🩷 i’m so glad u enjoyed jptp and btl 🥹🥹 U GUYS THINKING IM FUNNY MEANS SO MUCH AHH UR AMAZING ILY ANON

[erenslovah]

DISLIKE?

Part One Part Two

Summary:You're a famous and great footballer,one of the greatest footballers you had a crush on turned out to be a complete ass,something will change maybe?

A/n:Nah cuz Idek,I started writing this at 5:55 am until 7:20 and I went to school and I just finished it,Idk if this gets attention I'm probably going to make a part 2

WARNINGS:Cursing,hate,trapping,blood,Jude being a complete ass😻😻

Jude and his family were watching TV,there you were,you were in an interview,Denise really liked you,and jude's father too.

Jude finds you annoying,his ex broke up with him cuz she was insicure because she knew Denise liked you alot and a few people shipped you with Jude,and he has developed hatred for you.

He keeps seeing edits of you,and videos everywhere,you were very kind hearted and nice,you were good looking too,like alot,people recently were going crazy for you,even his teammates and alot of his friends.

You were a footballer,a great footballer.

He keeps seeing you everywhere,his thoughts were cut off when the interviewer asked you what you thought about Jude Belligham.

'He's a great footballer,I like that he achieved great things at such a young age,I hope he can go on with his career and become more famous and a professional,he has a big potential'.

Denise turned to her son smiling at him 'Why do you hate her?She's so sweet,she's the one for you Jude'.

'No,she's annoying,she's probably doing that for attention,or to seem sweet'

'Jude' his mother glared at him,she turned to the TV when the interviewer asked you what you thought about Richarlison.

'I mean,he's my husband I don't know what y'all on'

Denise turned to Jude 'You better make a move'.

Jude was on the field,he was annoyed and nervous,why?YOU WERE COMING HERE.

You're so annoying and such a pick me,he couldn't understand why his teammates were exited to see you.After a few minutes you came and his teammates were so happy,they all greeted you happily,and they called his name and told him to come and greet you.

'Mate come here!' Phil souted.

Jude came even if he didn't want to,there you were,ugly as alwyas trying to have all the attention thinking that everyone wanted you.

He looked at you and you didn't spare him a glance.

'Hey I'm here' he said and you turned your head towards him 'Oh,hi I didn't see you sorry' you greeted him,and he only looked at you,and then he scoffed and went away.You were shocked,why was he acting like that?

The guys feeling the tension suggested you guys played for a while,they started to decide what you were gonna play,but your mind was on Jude,you didn't know what was wrong.

'Jude?' He lifted his head,scoffing when he saw you 'Are you okay?Something's wrong?Me and the guys are playing,you want to play with us?'

'No' he stood up and went away,he exited the field,you followed him.

'Did I say something wrong?What's wrong?'

'Can you shut the fuck up?For one minute,please shut your mouth,god you're so annoying,go annoy someone else,not me,I'm not blind and I won't feel for your plan to make everyone obsessed with you,literally shut the fuck up,you like whoring around so much,huh?'

You were still,not moving confused and on the verge of tears,you didn't know why he snapped like that on you.He noticed the tears in your eyes.

'Aww you're gonna cry now?Fucking crybaby' he said whilst pinning you to the wall behind you,you started crying,not being able to contain yourself,he looks down at you disgusted,he feels satisfied.He's proud but he feels kinda..Guilty?

'Stop crying' you started wiping the angry tears.

'You look even more ugly' you wanted to beat the shit out of him,but you just couldn't knowing that you'll feel bad about it later even if he deserves it.

He let's go of you after a while,you feel sick,meanwhile he goes back in the field.

'Mate did you see [name]?'

'She's inside doing something' he said,after a few minutes you came back,no signs of you crying visible on you face.

You guys started playing,Jude saw how well his teammates treated you,they never treated his ex like this.He's furious.When you catch the ball,he runs to you tackling you,you fell.Hard,blood started coming out of your nose and your mouth,his teammates rush to you

After taking care of you,his teammates confronted him,why was he acting like that?

'What the fuck mate?What's wrong?'

Jude didn't know what to say,he would've cried,if you didn't protect him.

'Guys he didn't mean to,it happens sometimes,it's football,I'm fine really'

The day ended and everyone was going back home,everyone was leaving and you took it as an opportunity to go talk to Jude.

'Jude?I'm sorry for what happened earlier,I hope you're fine'

You're so irritating.

'Shut up,I didn't need your help'

He grabbed you and trapped you between him and a locker.His face was so close to yours,you looked in his eyes.

Your chest was pressed against his.His mind running miles after the realization,he kinda liked the feeling of your chest against his.

You made eye contact,the tension reaching the moon.You try to squirm away,feeling flustered.

'Stay still' you stop moving,he's quite intimidating...

[andrevanvuuren]

dis wie ek is tussen die donker die lig gravitasie sonder gewig die kleur n dag n sweeterige nag die onbewus n bietjie heuning n bietjie sout n titsel peper n middernag vuur 🔥 brand my ysterhout my hart is nie te koop my siel is nie te huur haal asem onbewus dis wie ek is tussen die woestyn die see my reënboog n wind jou somers donderweer die onbewus n nimmer eindige debat n hunker jou honger totaal 💯 onbetwis n leë bottel Wolfkat n storm in my geroeste hart ♥️ dis wie ek is tussen die donker die lig my omwenteling tussen hemel en hel vraagtekens en praat sweet-sout-trane belemmer my sig dis wie ek is tussen die donker die lig n spartel jou dartel is sonneblom uitroep tekens eerlik opreg is tyd net n klug dis wie ek is tussen die woestyn die see my reënboog n wind jou somers donderweer die onbewus n nimmer eindige debat n hunker jou honger totaal 💯 onbetwis n leë bottel Wolfkat n storm in my geroeste hart ♥️ (6/11/22 onbewus-AvV)

[les-degustations-ugo]

🇫🇷❓❓Hello les amoureux du tire-bouchon. Et vous, quelle liqueur buvez vous 🇫🇷❓❓

🥃Liqueur artisanale Verveine du Forez récolte 2023 créé et distribué par @verveine_du_forez 🥃

🌡️:

30°

👁️:

Robe de couleur verte foncé

👃:

Un nez très expressif, tout en délicatesse. Avec des notes de Verveine

💋:

En bouche, on a une liqueur avec une divine rondeur, on ne ressent absolument pas les degrés. Un peu de sucrosité apporte une belle gourmandise. La Verveine est bien présente avec des notes mentholées et poivrées. Une bonne longueur en bouche avec une finale sur le zeste de citron qui apporte de la fraîcheur en fin de bouche. Un régal.

📜 En résumé📜:

Je vais de découvertes en découverte avec cette magnifique liqueur de Verveine Française. Pure ou en cocktail, en Gin tonic, c'est vraiment sublime. Je me suis bien régalé.

🚨N'oubliez pas mon concours, toujours actif jusqu'au Dimanche 10 Décembre 20h sur ma page Instagram, pour gagner justement une bouteille de cette magnifique liqueur de Verveine 🚨

🔞« L'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé, à consommer avec modération »🔞 La plupart des

vins ont été dégustés et recrachés. Dégustation non rémunéré.

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🇫🇷🗣️Description de la maison @verveine_du_forez 🗣️🇫🇷

La famille FORISSIER est originaire du Forez. Il s'agit d'une région s'étalant de Clermont Ferrand à Saint Etienne jusqu'à l'ouest Lyonnais et au nord du Puy en Velay.Installée dans les années 1900 à Bonson, la famille cultive la terre du Forez en maraichage et plantes aromatiques.

Après la seconde guerre, la famille agrandit la ferme familiale avec deux nouvelles parcelles.

Trois générations plus tard, une partie des terres sont décrétées utilités publiques. La ferme familiale se réorganise et développe la transformation des plantes médicales avec la recette de verveine du pépé du Bonson.

A la fin du XIXieme siècle, le bassin Stéphanois était prisé pour son charbon. Les bateaux naviguant depuis Nantes venaient chercher ce précieux combustible. Pour amortir les expéditions les navires apportaient dans leurs soutes chocolats et épices du monde.

La région est depuis riche en maitres chocolatiers et grands amateurs de verveine.Cette plante aux parfums uniques, s'est rapidement étendue faisant de nombreux adeptes.A l'époque tout le monde cultivait sa verveine dans "un bac" que l'on prenait soin de rentrer l'hiver.

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⏬🇫🇷Français dans les commentaires🇫🇷🇮🇹Italiano nei commenti 🇮🇹⏬

🇬🇧❓❓Hello corkscrew lovers. And you, what liquor do you drink 🇬🇧❓❓

🥃Artisanal liqueur Verveine du Forez harvest 2023 created and distributed by @verveine_du_forez 🥃

🌡️:

30°

👁️:

Green color dress

👃:

A very expressive nose, full of delicacy. With notes of Verbena

💋:

In the mouth, we have a liqueur with a divine roundness, we absolutely do not feel the degrees. A little sweetness brings a nice indulgence. The Verbena is very present with menthol and peppery notes. Good length in the mouth with a lemon zest finish which brings freshness to the finish. A delight.

📜In summary📜:

I go from discovery to discovery with this magnificent French Verbena liqueur. Pure or in a cocktail, in a gin and tonic, it's truly sublime. I really enjoyed it.

🚨Don't forget my competition, still active until Sunday December 10th at 8 p.m. on my Instagram page, to win a bottle of this magnificent Verbena liqueur 🚨

🔞“Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation”🔞Most wines were tasted and spat out. Unpaid tasting.

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🇬🇧🗣️Description of the house🗣️🇬🇧

The FORISSIER family comes from Forez. It is a region stretching from Clermont Ferrand to Saint Etienne to the west of Lyon and to the north of Puy en Velay. Settled in the 1900s in Bonson, the family cultivates the land of Forez in market gardening and aromatic plants.

After the second war, the family expanded the family farm with two new plots.

Three generations later, part of the land was declared public utility. The family farm is reorganizing and developing the processing of medical plants with the verbena recipe from Pépé du Bonson.

At the end of the 19th century, the Stéphanois basin was prized for its coal. Boats sailing from Nantes came to collect this precious fuel. To cushion the expeditions, the ships brought chocolates and spices from around the world in their holds.

The region has since been rich in master chocolatiers and great lovers of verbena. This plant with its unique flavors quickly spread, attracting many fans. At the time, everyone grew their verbena in "a bin" which was taken take care to return in winter.

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🇮🇹❓❓Ciao amanti dei cavatappi. E tu, che liquore bevi 🇮🇹❓❓

🥃Liquore artigianale Verveine du Forez raccolto 2023 creato e distribuito da @verveine_du_forez 🥃

🌡️:

30°

👁️:

Abito di colore verde

👃:

Un naso molto espressivo, pieno di delicatezza. Con note di Verbena

💋:

In bocca abbiamo un liquore dalla rotondità divina, non si avvertono assolutamente i gradi. Un po' di dolcezza porta una piacevole indulgenza. La Verbena è molto presente con note mentolate e pepate. Buona lunghezza in bocca con un finale di scorza di limone che apporta freschezza al finale. Una delizia.

📜In sintesi📜:

Vado di scoperta in scoperta con questo magnifico liquore francese alla verbena. Puro o in un cocktail, in un gin tonic, è davvero sublime. Mi sono davvero divertito.

🚨Non dimenticate il mio concorso, ancora attivo fino a domenica 10 dicembre alle 20 sulla mia pagina Instagram, per vincere una bottiglia di questo magnifico liquore alla Verbena 🚨

🔞“L'abuso di alcol è pericoloso per la salute, consumalo con moderazione”🔞Most i vini venivano degustati e sputati. Degustazione non retribuita.

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🇮🇹🗣️Descrizione della casa 🗣️🇮🇹

La famiglia FORISSIER proviene dal Forez. Si tratta di una regione che si estende da Clermont Ferrand a Saint Etienne, a ovest di Lione e a nord di Puy en Velay. Stabilitasi nel 1900 a Bonson, la famiglia coltiva la terra del Forez in orticoltura e piante aromatiche.

Dopo la seconda guerra la famiglia ampliò l'azienda agricola familiare con due nuovi appezzamenti.

Tre generazioni dopo, parte del terreno fu dichiarato di pubblica utilità. L'azienda agricola di famiglia si sta riorganizzando e sviluppando la lavorazione delle piante medicinali con la ricetta della verbena di Pépé du Bonson.

Alla fine del XIX secolo, il bacino dello Stéphanois era apprezzato per il suo carbone. Le barche in partenza da Nantes venivano a raccogliere questo prezioso combustibile. Per attutire le spedizioni, le navi portavano nelle loro stive cioccolatini e spezie da tutto il mondo.

Da allora la regione è stata ricca di mastri cioccolatieri e di grandi amanti della verbena. Questa pianta dai sapori unici si diffuse rapidamente attirando numerosi estimatori. All'epoca tutti coltivavano la loro verbena in "un bidone" che si aveva cura di riporre in inverno.

[tomorrowedblog]

Friday Releases for December 1

Friday is the busiest day of the week for new releases, so we've decided to collect them all in one place. Friday Releases for December 1 include Godzilla Minus One, Silent Night, SteamWorld Build, and more.

Godzilla Minus One

Godzilla Minus One, the new movie from Takashi Yamazaki, is out today.

In postwar Japan, a new terror rises; Godzilla. Will the devastated people be able to survive… let alone fight back?

Silent Night

Silent Night, the new movie from John Woo, is out today.

From legendary director John Woo and the producer of John Wick comes this gritty revenge tale of a tormented father (Joel Kinnaman) who witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death.

Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane, the new movie from Reginald Hudlin, is out today.

Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters and save Christmas for everyone.

How I Learned To Fly

How I Learned To Fly, the new movie from Simon Steuri, is out today.

Two African-American teenage boys are suddenly and mysteriously abandoned by their parents. The two have to learn how to survive on their own. From this desertion, comes an experience of beauty, meaning and enduring love.

How The Gringo Stole Christmas

How The Gringo Stole Christmas, the new movie from Angel Gracia, is out today.

George Lopez stars as Bennie, eagerly anticipating the arrival of his daughter Claudia (Emily Tosta) at his Mexican-Hispanic-American-Chicano Christmas party in East L.A. But Bennie gets a heart attack of a surprise when Claudia appears from New York with her new boyfriend, Leif (Jack Kilmer) — an uninvited gringo. As cultures clash, Bennie’s holiday party becomes a dysfunctional family Christmas to remember!

La Syndicaliste

La Syndicaliste, the new movie from Jean-Paul Salomé, is out today.

An investigative thriller set in the world of nuclear power and corrupt politics, La Syndicaliste follows the true story of Maureen Kearney (Isabelle Huppert), the influential head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. A deft navigator of elite political and financial circles, Maureen becomes a whistleblower when she discovers international backroom dealings, exposing secrets that shook the French nuclear sector. Fighting against government ministers and industry leaders, Maureen worked tirelessly to bring the scandal to light and defend thousands of jobs until she was violently sexually assaulted in her own home, seemingly targeted for her attempts to reveal the truth. As her attack is investigated, new elements create doubt in the minds of detectives and lawyers, and they begin to see Maureen not as a victim, but as a suspect. Surrounded by powerful enemies and unable to trust anyone, Maureen must fight to clear her name.

May December

May December, the new movie from Todd Haynes, is out today.

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.

The Sweet East

The Sweet East, the new movie from Sean Price Williams, is out today.

THE SWEET EAST is a picaresque journey through the cities and woods of the Eastern seaboard of the United States. Lillian, a high school senior from South Carolina, gets her first glimpse of the wider world on a class trip to Washington, D.C. Separated from her schoolmates, she embarks on a fractured road trip in search of America. Along the way, she falls in with a variety of strange factions, each living out their own alternative realities in our present day.

Sweet Home S2

The second season of Sweet Home, the TV series from Eung-bok Lee, is out today.

The stakes are higher than ever as the line between monster and human begins to blur. Can Hyun-su and the other survivors fight to stay alive?

SteamWorld Build

SteamWorld Build, the new game from The Station and Thunderful Publishing, is out today.

Break ground on a new frontier as the planet dies around you! Dig deep and build wide to excavate long-lost spacefaring technology, while ensuring everyone has the vital water, fuel and creature comforts they need! Do you have what it takes to reach the final frontier?

Rogue Masters

Rogue Masters, the new game from Advance Garde and Main Leaf, is out today.

Rogue Masters is a 6 player co-op horde survival game with souls-like combat and extensive character customization where you fight Entropy in long-lost civilizations.

Conductor Machine

Conductor Machine, the new album from Conway the Machine and Conductor Williams, is out today.

[spiceychef01]

Exploring the Vibrant World of Indian Cuisine: A Journey Through Spice, Flavor, and Culture

Exploring the Vibrant World of Indian Cuisine: A Journey Through Spice, Flavor, and Culture

Unveiling the Richness of Indian Restaurants Worldwide and Their Diverse Culinary Offerings

Introduction

In the intricate mosaic of global cuisine, Indian gastronomy shines as a multifaceted gem, renowned for its kaleidoscope of flavours, rich traditions, and vibrant cultural heritage. As one embarks on a culinary expedition across the continents, Indian restaurants emerge as beacons of authenticity, offering not just food, but a sensorial journey into the heart of India. From the tantalizing aromas of Mumbai's bustling streets to the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, Indian restaurants worldwide beckon with promises of an epicurean odyssey, presenting a dazzling array of spices, regional specialties, and culinary narratives that transport patrons to the very essence of India.

A Global Gourmet Extravaganza: The Phenomenon of Indian Restaurants

The meteoric rise of Indian cuisine from local delicacies to global sensations attests to its universal allure. Today, Indian restaurants adorn landscapes across the globe, captivating discerning palates with their symphony of complex flavours and aromatic compositions. The allure of an Indian eatery is undeniable, whether you find yourself wandering through the vibrant streets of New York City or traversing the charming lanes of London – the wafting fragrance of spices and curry from these establishments creates a sense of anticipation and comfort, transcending geographical boundaries.

A Symphony of Tastes: Deciphering the Essence

At the heart of Indian cuisine lies an artful and intricate symphony of flavours that harmoniously meld sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and, of course, spicy notes. The culinary creations of India embody a spectrum of sensations, from the fiery heat of masala-laden curries to the delicate sweetness of fragrant desserts. The key to this captivating flavour palette lies in the skillful combination of spices – the likes of cardamom, cumin, coriander, and turmeric – each with its unique history, cultural significance, and culinary contribution, dating back millennia.

The Journey of Indian Restaurants

Stepping into an Indian restaurant is akin to embarking on an enchanting gastronomic odyssey that traverses the rich tapestry of India's culinary heritage. From the zesty chaats that define Delhi's street food culture to the opulent biryanis that grace Hyderabad's tables, each dish is an embodiment of the regional diversity that defines India. Indian restaurants across the world endeavour to capture this remarkable diversity, presenting patrons with an opportunity to explore the multifaceted cuisines of India as if traversing the very landscapes from which they originated.

A Mosaic of Regional Treasures

Indian cuisine is a celebration of diversity, reflecting the myriad cultures, climates, and landscapes of the Indian subcontinent. Each region boasts its own culinary identity, shaped by local ingredients, traditions, and historical influences. From the fiery curries of the north to the coconut-infused dishes of the south, Indian cuisine offers a vast array of flavours that span from the robust to the delicate, from the tangy to the sweet.

Spices: The Heartbeat of Indian Cuisine

At the core of Indian cuisine lies an artful mastery of spices. The combination of spices—cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and more—elevates Indian dishes from mere sustenance to a culinary journey. These spices not only infuse dishes with flavour but also carry tales of trade routes, historical conquests, and cultural exchanges that have shaped Indian cuisine over centuries.

Revelling in Regional Delicacies

One of the most captivating aspects of Indian cuisine is its regional dynamism. Each state boasts a unique culinary legacy, often shaped by local climate, topography, and cultural influences. Kerala, in the southern reaches, celebrates coconut-infused curries that mirror its tropical landscape. In contrast, Punjab, up north, is renowned for its hearty tandoori fare and aromatic bread. Indian restaurants around the world pay homage to this rich diversity by showcasing dishes from different regions, affording diners a chance to embark on a gastronomic journey that unfurls India's myriad flavours.

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Indian restaurants transcend the realm of gastronomy, serving as portals to culture and tradition. The meticulous decor that pays homage to India's diverse heritage, the traditional melodies that infuse the atmosphere, and the servers' warm hospitality collectively transport patrons to an experience beyond just dining. Each dish becomes a repository of stories, both culinary and cultural, inviting patrons to partake in rituals and customs that have woven Indian cuisine into the vibrant tapestry it is today.

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In an era where diversity is celebrated, Indian restaurants assume a pivotal role in bridging communities and fostering cross-cultural understanding. These establishments provide a shared space where individuals from diverse backgrounds converge to celebrate a shared love for cuisine and culture. Indian cuisine's unique ability to ignite dialogues and create connections transcends borders, positioning it as a global culinary ambassador that brings people together through shared tastes and experiences.

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The allure of Indian cuisine extends to its vibrant street food culture, which has found its way onto international streets. Pani puri in Bangkok, vada pav in Dubai, and samosas in New York—these iconic street food delights have transcended boundaries to become global favourites, appealing to both locals and enthusiasts who seek a taste of India's culinary vibrancy.

The world of Indian sweets, or mithai, holds an enchanting place in international Indian cuisine. From the decadent gulab jamun to the delicate rasgulla, these sweets have found their way onto dessert menus worldwide. They delight not only the sweet tooth but also evoke a sense of celebration, connecting diners to the joyous occasions and traditions of India.

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As Indian cuisine continues its global conquest, Indian restaurants tread a delicate line between honouring tradition and embracing innovation. Contemporary chefs often venture into fusion territory, ingeniously marrying Indian flavours with local ingredients to craft novel dining experiences. However, underlying this culinary alchemy is an unwavering commitment to preserving the authenticity that forms the crux of Indian cuisine, ensuring that even amidst experiments, the soul of each dish remains steadfast.

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In recent years, Indian cuisine has gained attention for its potential health benefits. Traditional Indian dishes often include an array of nutrient-rich ingredients, such as lentils, legumes, vegetables, and spices, which are known to have positive effects on health. Ingredients like turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and various spices with antioxidant qualities have piqued the interest of health-conscious individuals around the world.

Indian restaurants, recognizing the demand for healthier options, have started to offer dishes that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. This evolution not only reflects a changing global culinary landscape but also emphasizes the adaptability of Indian cuisine.

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While Indian restaurants continue to thrive on the global stage, they are not without their challenges. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, posed unprecedented challenges for the hospitality industry as a whole. Indian restaurants, which often rely on in-person dining and communal experiences, had to swiftly adapt to takeaway, delivery, and contactless dining options to ensure the safety of their patrons and staff.

Yet, despite these challenges, Indian restaurants displayed remarkable resilience. Many establishments utilized social media and online platforms to stay connected with their customers, offering cooking tutorials, virtual tours of their kitchens, and even online cultural events. This adaptability is a testament to the indomitable spirit of Indian restaurants and their dedication to continuing the tradition of sharing Indian cuisine with the world.

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As we gaze into the future, the trajectory of Indian restaurants appears promising and dynamic. The culinary landscape is evolving, and Indian cuisine is at the forefront of this transformation. With a growing emphasis on sustainability, local sourcing, and innovation, Indian restaurants are likely to continue pushing boundaries while staying true to their cultural roots.

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Conclusion

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Thoughts from a former Catholic ...

In so many ways Catholics was a way of life growing up my whole family was roman Catholic and my Italian grandparents back in New York and all my aunts and uncles and cousins are Catholic to this day. We'd discuss mass each week and our thoughts on the pope, we'd say how it'd been too long since confession and pray a rosary instead. It was a way of life to think of things with the Catholic guilt glasses on all the time even to this day they're hard not to see with them. I was in the choir until I was old enough to be an alter server where I became lead alter server and my mom and my dad and my whole family were so proud of the good Catholic girl I was growing up to be.

Now Catholic traditions and thoughts are an old box in the attic. I dust them off every so as a party trick. "Hey did you know Im a former Catholic" bring sout a lively conversation amongst baptists and Lutherans without a doubt every time.

"Really?" They ask me as if suddenly they can see the antenna on top my head "youre an apostate?" A question that always must be quickly corrected with a gentle nope I just converted away.

And yet after all this time I miss it. I miss the familiar warmth of creaky pews and a baby crying through mass as a priest charges through the sermon to ensure everyone is out in time for donuts and coffee at the parish hall. To make sure the kids return just before the offering baskets are passed and their coins dropped in.

I see how's that show my former faith and feel a sweet aching for the time of once was and back when, the traditions of old and the responsorials written into my soul, interwoven with my heart string that spring forth as every Catholic mass I attend with family.

I was a Catholic spiritually but I'm not sure I can ever stop being one culturally.

And I don't mind it simply put. While the Baptists and Lutherans and Pentecostal s and whoever else may say when you leave the sect you must close the door on it I just don't agree.

I pray to St Antonhy for all list things and st Jude for times that feel hopeless. A rosary will always hang over my bed and a crusifix in my home no matter what.

I was a Catholic and that won't ever stop being a fact of my life.

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Forget About It ~ S.P. (part 5)

A/n: I didnt go to sleep after all... So yeah um here's the next part OOPS. Also I didn't realize I already have a part five so I wrote this whole thing and then found the part five aId already written except I liked this a LOT more so, here's part five rewritten! Hope you enjoy it :)

Warnings: Bullying is the biggest one tbh. Isolation.

Word Count: 5000+

MASTERLIST

You know there are some days when I really feel like this could work. Like you and I are finally gonna get it right... Then there are days like today, when you make me wanna tear my fucking hair out!

My first day back to Riverdale High was rough. The paperwork hadn’t taken long, but I had gotten used to South Side High, where expectations were low and no one gave the teachers the time of day. Where drugs roamed wild and everyone had the insignia of some gang or another.

Which means I’d made the mistake of wearing my Serpent’s jacket, to begin with.

Everyone was glaring at me. Every single pair of eyes of every single person I cane across threw daggers at me mercilessly. It was only a matter of time before Cheryl Blossom got her claws around me.

“If it isn’t Judas herself!” The red headed cheerleader greeted far too brightly. “Et tu, Brute?”

I rolled my eyes. “Do you want somethjng Cheryl, or are you here simply to get your kicks in because you need a distraction from the lack of your own pathetic, sad existence?”

Perhaps I’d been too harsh. Cheryl wasn’t like anyone in the Serpents. They all hesitated to strike back. They saw when they’d been defeated and were smarter about the approach, even if said approach was waiting until you were alone to strike. Because, unlike in the North Side, if you attacked someone in the South Side there would always be someone who stood up for that person. You mess with someone, you mess with their freuds or family. Or worse, the gang they’re in- which is the same thing, except a gang will rip you apart.

On the North Side, everyone was fighting for themself. Even if I hadn’t been an outsider here, no one would have stepped in. But, since I was a ‘Judas’ as Cheryl had so eloquently put, not only was no one stepping in, but they were thriving off of it. When I insulted her, they all turned on me with equally nasty looks and it made me feel small and in very much danger. Cheryl thrived off of it.

“Keep your head down, Serpent.” Her mockingly sweet tone had dropped to a hateful, dangerous curl. “You’re in bulldog territory now, and we’ll eat you alive.” She walked away and I was reminded of the day Sweetpea Gad come to my house to face down Archie and Reggie had told him the same thing.

I looked around and saw everyone mirroring that same look in Cheryl’s eyes. I tried not to look too terrified as I kept walking.

The day continued with everyone giving off an attitude like that. People made large circles around me in hallways and classrooms alike, squishing together so they could be as far away from me as possible. Two kids tripped me, and a third tried and failed. Shoulders slammed into me in the lunchline and eyes followed me everywhere. The traiter North Sider turned Serpent had returned, and no one was happy about it. They had made it as clear as I had.

Finally, I got some relief from school when Jughead called me. After talking for a little while though, I nearly lost my crap on him. "FP got out and you're only telling me this NOW?" I demanded.

I could FEEL Jughead wince. "He needed some time to get readjusted and have some space... Plus, you do too. How are you holding up on the North Side?"

A sigh escaped me as I tried not to reveal how anxious that question made me. It had been going... not well, to say the least. "Don't change the subject, Jones. You could have told me at least! I need to know what's going on in the South Side, you guys are my family. I'm going to lose my MIND if I find out something major happened and I missed it because no one's talking to me."

"No one's talking to you?"

My mouth audibly snapped shut. "I...” I worked my jaw in an attempt to loosen it. “No, they're not. Not returning my calls or calling me- I'm in the dark here..." I sighed, pushing a hand through my hair.

He paused. "I called to tell you they're throwing a party for my dad. I wanted you to come." His voice sounded tight.

"What's wrong Jug?"

There was a quiet that stretched long enough to make me anxious. "Penny's still on my case."

"What?" I snapped, tensing.

He rushed to explain, maybe to soothe me, but he just couldn't do both. The explanation would only make me more upset. "She targeted Betty. She has a video. It's- a mess. I don't know what's going on with everybody else but I just need you at this party okay? I know I've been distracted and told you last minute but you're still one of my closest friends, Y/n." There was a pause and his tone lightened. "My dad complains that he didn't get to enjoy your cooking." I smiled. "I didn't realize how much you... helped things, around here. I miss you."

My voice was soft when I responded. "I'll be right over Jug. Maybe yell at Fangs to get off his ass and come pick me up." My smile fell. "Or I can... I'll figure it out."

Another pause. There was so much tension and awkwardness. I absolutely hated it. "I'm sorry."

My eyes closed. "I know." Forcing my tone light and trying to ignore the false note in the words, I chirped, "See you soon! Can't wait to see that karaoke machine- maybe I'll get someone to go up there with me." We exchanged our goodbyes and hung up. I moved from the pillows and blankets on the floor of my room to the door. The room otherwise remained completely untouched, just as it had been when I very first left it. I still couldn't find it in myself to touch anything. Especially now if anything, with everything going on at school. Even aside from that, it still felt invasive, but now it also felt dangerous too. This was a life I could so easily fall into. Fade away into. With my friends ignoring me for some reason and Archie and my dad only too eager to bring me fully back to the North Side, I made my statement clear. I was a guest in this house, not apart of even this room. I could see the hurt in my dad's face but I couldn't bring myself to mend the situation. There was no going back. This wasn’t my home anymore and it never would again.

After grabbing my Serpent jacket, I headed toward my door. I was going to North again and between that and this house, the tension never left my body. It was starting to become infused into the make of my very muscles. This jacket was the only comfort I had. It caused problems, but so far there wasn't much chaos about it since I didn't speak out about the bullying and no one else made as much of a scene as Cheryl had. I'd gotten through lucky so far.

On my way out of the house, I heard Archie and my dad talking. Despite myself, the tone of their voices worried me and I paused, listening. They were still my blood after all...

"So I take it things didn't go so well with the four-letter-word, huh?" My dad. My eyebrows came together. Wait, what?

"When I'm with Veronica, as dark as things get - and they've been getting pretty dark - she makes me feel like... everything is gonna be fine. She makes things fun. I don't wanna lose that."

My heart seized. He had said he loved Veronica? Was he really so lost to them? "You won't," my dad assured. "You just have to give her some time. And space. You're a great kid Arch. Really, get out there, have a good time." He began moving but I was frozen in place. "Take the pressure off."

Our eyes locked as he entered the hallway. Why was he encouraging it? Didn't he know how dangerous the Lodges were? Was it being around the Serpents that had made me so painfully aware of the twisted North Sider who was rich and so in power as I sat alone at night thinking how about all the danger and drama we'd had in Riverdale? How much Veronica hated her father? How much she had changed and given into him since he'd been back?

My father came to me, placing a hand on my shoulder. He didn't know what I was thinking exactly but he must have got the gist because his words hit home. "We all take our own path, Y/n. If Archie can find some stability and happiness with people his age, who am I to stop him? Really." He paused as I mulled over that. "He could use his sister right now." My lips pressed together. He sighed. "I know everything that's happened, but... he's been so lost since you've been gone. You gave him a purpose and he gave you security. And now..." He shrugged, his hand falling away. "Maybe just ask him for a ride? Where are you going by the way?"

I flinched. "Sorry, I was going to ask on my way out. Um, Jughead's having a party for his dad-"

My dad nodded. "I've heard. Be safe, okay?" I nodded. He left with just that and I stood alone, on the stairs, thinking.

When I looked up again, Archie stood there. "I'm going too. You... want a ride?"

There was only a second before I mumbled, "Sure."

The car ride was absolutely silent. No nervous tapping, no conversation- not even any music. It was like we were both terrified to more more than necessary, even to breathe. When we got there and he parked, he sighed. "Y/n-" I wanted to bolt and he seemed ready for me to do so and for his words to be lost to me. But my dad's words came back to me and I forced myself to stay. I was... curious. I wondered where this boy who used to be my whole world stood as I lost my footing in the world I thought I knew. It seemed every time I was sure of myself the rug was pulled from under me. Why not go for another fall? He looked at me, unsure if he should continue or not.

A breath escaped through my nose. "Truce?" I asked, holding out my hand. He looked at it, smiled at the childishness, and then took my hand. There was a little release in the cement wall between us. It became a little thinner. The distance shortened, just slightly. We both smiled and then I slipped out of the car, returning to one of the places that felt like a real home. My smile grew to a grin.

Finally.

-

I didn't find Sweet Pea before I found my brother on stage with his girlfriend, both singing and the tension between them tangible.

So the problem hadn't been solved yet.

"Mad World"? Really? I stood in my place, my heart filling with sadness. They ran off the stage and I almost followed them.

But then Betty got on stage.

I froze, eyes wide and lips parted. A second later my attention snapped to the people around me. My eyes landed on Sweet Pea, who chuckled. My heart exploded in my chest. Why was I suddenly sick to my stomach? My eyes landed on Jughead next. He wasn't looking at me but before I moved to his side I heard Alice Cooper whimper, "Oh my god." When I reached Jughead, my hand touched his arm. He looked away, his jaw working. And then to top it all off, FP Jones announced very dramatically that he wasn't retiring after all.

There was suddenly so much heaviness in my chest and I turned and left, moving outside.

Archie and Veronica.

Archie in GENERAL.

Betty and her- her Serpent dance.

FP was coming back to the Serpents after all.

The way Sweet Pea has looked at Betty Copper.

My friends all going dark on me, cutting me out of their life suddenly because I wasn't around to remind them I existed anymore.

Jughead was upset, shutting me out, and I could do nothing to even slow his steady fall into whatever darkness he felt consuming him.

The whole world was falling apart and I had been desperately trying to hold on... but my fingers had slipped and I was lost again.

I didn't wait for Archie. Like I had done so many times before, just as recklessly, I stormed out into the night in a known dangerous part of town, by myself. I didn't get far before I felt a hand wrap around my wrist. I turned around, startled, to see Sweet Pea.

His smile faded as he took in my expression. I pulled away from him. "Y/n?" He didn't move, unsure what to do about me turning my back as I faced away.

"You know, this sucks." I took a sharp breath in, closing my eyes. "My father's heart is breaking because I'm turning into everything he fears. My brother lost another person as we both make reckless, desperate decisions to find stability and security. My best friend is being slammed in the face as his mistakes bite him in the ass. And my boyfriend-" I spun around to face him. "Has been ignoring me." Sweet Pea frowned. "My entire school is turning on me because I'm proud of the family I'm apart of. The family that is suddenly shunning me? GOD, what is this?"

He moved closer to me, wrapping his arms around me. "Hey, hey, slow down. What do you mean I'm ignoring you?"

"You haven't answered any of my calls," I gasped, trying to hold back tears. "I've been really alone and it's only been a little while but I'm so scared over there. I needed to hear your voice..."

His arms tightened around me. "I'm sorry. I've been busy with school and the Serpents are having a hard time with Jughead and Penny and with FP getting out of prison. My brain has just been super preoccupied. And I've been missing you too. I'm used to having you in person. We didn't ever text or call before- I just have to get used to it. I'm sorry, Y/n."

A sigh came from me. "Everyone around me is hurting and I can't do anything to stop it. To even begin to help. I'm worried, Sweets. I'm so worried..."

"I know," he soothed. There was a pause. "What did you say about school?"

Instantly my heart fell into my toes. I tried to play it off. Making a problem out of a bunch of idiots wasn’t going to do anything but make everyone feel worse. "Nothing. They're just being self righteous, dumb North Siders as usual." I pulled him close. "I miss you. I miss the South Side. The Serpents."

I pushed out all the stupid things I knew I didn't have to worry about. Archie wasn't my concern anymore. If our relationship was mended then fine, but for now I was still done with him. Sweet Pea's look at Betty, as well, was more of amusement than interest. I knew that, looking back, with my emotions a little clearer and with his reassuring hold to calm me. The Serpents weren't ignoring me. It was about perspective again. What I saw in the moment, with my silly emotions and jumping to conclusions. There was a real problem that I needed to focus on. Jughead. FP. Penny.

He rubbed my back. "What are you thinking?"

"I'm thinking that I need to focus. I'm letting too much get to me." I shook my head. "One thing at a time. How have you been?"

I could hear the smile in his voice. "Of course that's your focus." I smiled too but at his next words it grew weaker. "I've been miserable. It's so cold and uncomfortable, sleeping without you. And we've been dying without your cooking. Your smile and your voice and your laugh and your hand in mine. You make the South Side so much better and I just- really miss you."

My hands tightened around his shirt, fingers pressing between my chest and his. "Sweets?" He hummed the question without saying the words. I bit my lip. I wanted to say it. Thinking about Archie and Veronica only made me want to say it more. But Archie and Veronica also made me more scared to say it. The three words. Those three damn words. "You're amazing. I'm glad we're together."

He paused. A long time. A VERY long time. "Y/n, I..." My eyes widened. The tone of his voice- was he going to say it? "I think I'm in love with you."

Oh. OH. That was so much deeper than 'I love you'. Even with the hint of question it still resounded into my bones, shaking through my body until it tingled in my toes. I was suddenly filled with light that buzzed in my system, waking me up and super charging me. I looked up at him. "I love you," I whispered, my voice cracking. "I'm in love with you." Our eyes locked and it felt so insanely right that our bodies both locked up right there. "I'm in love with you," I whispered again.

The words broke the spell and he broke into the brightest, most contagious grin. His lips found mine and everything was wiped away. Just like in those moments before, it didn't matter. Penny. FP. Jughead. Archie. Betty. The Black Hood. It could all wait for later because in this moment, nothing dark could exist in such pure happiness. The darkness of night seemed to morph around us, the stars and moon and artificial street lights and the lights from the Wyrm all becoming brighter, softer, warmer. Maybe we were young and this wouldn't last but who cared?

I was in love with a boy who was in love with me and despite the raging dangers of Riverdale, that's all that mattered for now.

We slowly parted, our foreheads pressing together. Archie spoke and I slowly looked over, still dazed. He spoke quietly, his eyes not meeting mine. "I'm sorry... but it's time to go home." He looked so defeated that my little glowing paradise was dulled, just a little. But I didn't frown, just nodded.

Turning back to Sweet Pea, I pecked him softly. "Call me when you get there okay? So I know you made it safe."

Ah, there was that glow again, at full power. I nodded. "Of course."

I might as well have been floating as I made my way to Archie's truck. I got in the passenger seat, the air inside it stifling. Archie was dark, oozing despare and agony and struggle. I was light, radiating joy and excitement and fulfillment and ease. My bright mood fought with his heavy one but I didn't notice it. I was stuck on cloud nine, Sweet Pea's kiss and words echoing in my mind to make everything so wonderful. The light and dark fought for dominance until we reached our house and Archie parked. There he finally gave in, letting my light infect him. "Why are you in such a good mood?"

I turned to him. "Sweet Pea told me he loved me." I didn't think about the words. They just came out of me. I was beaming and floating and brilliant and somewhere in my brain I worried that my success where he had failed would be like a slap in the face. I worried that he'd lash out at me and it would be ruined. "He said it and then I said it back and it felt so RIGHT." My hand went through my hair again and I sighed, melting into my chair.

Despite my distant concerns, Archie smiled. "That's amazing, Y/n." He paused. "You seem so happy there."

"Of course, it's my home. My family."

That did hurt Archie. I think both my success and my rejection were too much for him and his face crumpled. My happiness fell and I began to reach out a hand to him, lips parting. But that felt so wrong and it dropped before it even really begun reaching. Just a twitch.

I had been so ready to give him up... how did one begin to close a gap that was so incredibly wide? How do you compromise with the perfect North Sider I used to be and the South Side Serpent I now was? The... North Side Serpent? Was that who I was now?

We didn't talk for a long time. "I'm sorry, about that night. I shouldn't have left you. I shouldn’t have been out there at all." He couldn't look at me. "I'm so sorry."

"I'm genuinely glad what happened the way it did actually." He looked at me in surprise. "Look Archie I know that you're carrying the weight of our family falling apart on your shoulders, but you know what? Don't. I was weak before. Easily broken and walked all over. Now I'm strong. I have a family that doesn't just overprotect me but also lets me protect myself. They make me stronger instead of just... letting me be weak. I have a boyfriend who I LOVE who loves me and a home I feel safe and comfortable. I know our family isn’t as strong but this was the best thing that could happen to me. The Serpents are... fun." I cringed at the word. "Not always, but when they are- I don't know. It's like how you are with Veronica. What you said to Dad earlier. They make everything else disappear. They make it feel OKAY. And I know that I'm losing you, but it's not because I'm choosing the Serpents." A realization hit me and my eyes went wide. "I'm not a South Sider." The words were soft, remembering that night with Sweet Pea where he begged me to understand. Now I finally did and it was amazing. "I'm a NORTH Side Serpent." My back straightened. "You want to worry about something? You don't want to lose me? Stop regretting my time with the Serpents. Stop treating me like I sinned just because I'm not depending on you to function anymore. Appreciate that I've grown and that I'm strong now and love me for who I am, as I am. Not who I was. Not how strong I made you feel with my weaknesses. Accept me as I am, and maybe we won't just become strangers under the same roof." With that I left the truck, slipping inside the house.

I found my dad first. When he saw me, his face light up. I knew he saw it in my eyes. In my posture. In my hands and my smile and in the air around me. "How was-?" He cut off as I slammed into him, clinging to him. He gasped in surprise and then wrapped his arms around me as well, rubbing my back. "You okay?"

"I'm amazing," I whispered softly. "Everything is coming together, and... dad, I'm SO sorry. I'm sorry I shut you out and tried to be a Serpent and not include you in my life just because you're a North Sider. You're the best person in my life and I'm SO lucky to have you. I love you."

My father's chest shuddered and his hold on my solidified. "I love you too, Y/n. I'm proud to be your dad. I just want you safe. Okay?"

I smiled. "Okay."

"Do you promise me?" He asked desperately, pushing me back to hold me at arm's length.

I hesitated, meeting his eyes. "I can’r promise to be safe, dad. Even ont he North Side, things are dangerous and twisted. But-” I quickly added as he seemed to defalte in resignation. “I'll be careful. That I can promise." My smile faltered. "Duty will call, whether it be Serpents- or maybe even Betty or... Archie" he frowned at my hesitation and the odd look on my face at my brother’s name, but seemed to also acknowledged that I had included him at all. "But I will be careful."

He sighed. "I can... agree with that."

We hugged again and then I was off to my room. I texted Sweetpea to let him know I was back safe as I took off my shoes and jacket. When I finished, I jumped into bed and wrapped myself up in my blankets for the first time. The bed was actually comfortable and much nicer than the floor, but I was painfully aware of the absence of Sweet Pea where he should be - had been before I'd left - next to me. This had been the first I’d slept in a bed since I’d come back to the North Side. It felt weird not to have him there too. I pushed it away and pulled a pillow to my chest.

So it wasn't perfect. But it was quite nice all the same. I fell asleep better that night than I had since I'd been back.

Unfortunately, the next day, it was back to Hell. And the kids didn't give me a break.

Cheryl Blossom wasn't even the worst antagonizer. Tripping me, calling me names, insulting me, saying "it" instead of "she" as they talked crap about me loud enough for me to hear it, slamming doors in my face, pulling my hair, throwing harmless things at me in class, laughing ridiculously loud at me if I did ANYTHING even a little wrong... it was endless. They became more and more creative each day. Tripping in the hallway on purpose and slamming into me. Objectifying me loudly to anyone nearby. Banging on the bathroom stall I was in. Someone left a note in my locker telling me to go back "where I came from" as if I wasn't born and raised on the North Side.

The staff didn't help. Literally. I finally told them what was going on, showed them the note, asked for something - anything - but they pointed out that they couldn't punish the whole school or gave them excuses or straight up called me a liar.

I was getting bullied. Brutally.

It was only getting worse too. Halfway into the week, someone slammed their shoulder into mine and I dropped the three books I was carrying. I paused, honing my self control as kids tittered their laughter around me, before bending down. Someone whistled and I swallowed, the back of my eyes burning with tears as I picked up one book, two. As I reached for the third, someone kicked it out of my reach. I slumped in defeat when, suddenly, a hand reached down. My eyes widened as someone picked up my book. No! I looked up to see the commotion around me frozen as Archie moved to me through the students. When he looked at me, his expression was dark and angry. We hadn't talked since the conversation after the Not-Retiring-After-All party for FP and I wondered if he was mad enough to lash out at me for it. Everyone seemed ready for the Andrews sibling show down. If Archie treated me like shit I would never get another break. They’d have all their reasoning and I’d truly be hopeless. If my own brother did it...

He offered me his hand and it took me a second to realize it was to help me stand. I took it, speechless. My book still in his hand he looked at the students around him. "You think this is funny?" His voice carried and I froze, in awe. "You think this is OKAY? Because she's small? Because she's a girl? Because she's not lashing out? Because she's taking this? Because she's a Serpent?" He glared at the people around us in general. "Touch my sister again and watch what happens." He turned to me, putting an arm around my shoulders and guiding me to a more private place. I stared at him. "Are you okay?" He asked, finally offering the book. His face was gentle and his voice was soft. He was only concerned.

My eyes watered. "I..." My voice cut off. His expression twisted with pain.

"I'm so sorry Y/n, I didn't know it was like this until I saw it just now. Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you tell the staff?"

"They won't do anything about it. Because I'm a Serpent."

Archie's pain mixed with anger and frustration and heartache. He saw the tears in my eyes and relaxed, settling in worry. He opened his arms and I slammed into his chest. He held me, soothing me with soft shushing and rubbing my back. "I'm here now, okay? No more North Side attacks. I'm here too." There was a pause and then he whispered, "You were right. I won't fight your battles for you, Y/n. But I will be here to have your back. Okay?"

I nodded, relaxing against him. "It's so good to have you back, Arch."

His hold on me tightened. "It's so good to be back." We hugged for a little bit longer before leaning away. Class would start soon. "Want to have lunch with me later?"

My smile warmed. "I'd love that."

He grinned. "Perfect. Come on, I'll walk you to class." He let me wipe my face clean and we waited a second for the both of us to calm down before heading to class. We chatted, casual and pleasant. With him by my side, no one bothered us. In class no one talked to me still - no one even sat next to me, a circle of empty chairs separating me from the rest of the students. The teacher ignored my raised hand and snapped at me for interrupting if I just said it out loud. But, also left me be. And it was all because of Archie.

That lifted my heart a lot. Gave me some hope. Maybe my brother wasn't as far out of my reach as I thought.

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