#take them off and I'm like 'wait ow why is it so bright' then remember

[varian-ross-horror-author]

I finally got some tinted glasses that are helping my light sensitivity, so this means I can use my computer for more than like half an hour at a time.

Which means I can FINALLY do some actual writing and it won't drain every spoon I have for the entire day.

Amazon link to the glasses I got.

[subwaytostardew]

Update: Ginger Island content

Now there's more than just the bare minimum and their bar dialogue! Kade filled out the other dialogue keys for Ginger Island! Here they are!

▲ Ingo’s Resort Dialogue ▲

 "Resort_Entering": "I have always been told I need to rest my cab! Now I get to do so! This place is breathtaking! However... I do wish the seas were less choppy... I felt as if I was being subjected to a Seismic Toss!"

  "Resort_Leaving": "Alas, I must return to the mainland and to home station. As nice as this place is... I cannot help but worry about the work that needs to get done. They say to rest and relax, but I find it quite difficult to do so. Still! It was a nice day off! I would not mind returning to this terminal! The boat, on the other hand... Oh dear."

  "Resort_Shore": "Ahh... now this is quite the sight! Oh! Perhaps I could build a sand sculpture? Oh... What do I plan to build? Why, a train of course! EHAHAHAHAHA!"

  "Resort_Chair": "(Ingo seems to be fast asleep. He is snoring quite loudly. The book on his face does little to nothing when it comes to volume control.)"

  "Resort_Umbrella": "Owch. Owch. YOWCH. Nuuugh... @... I'd hate to be a bother, but you wouldn't happen to have any sunscreen on you, would you? I'm afraid I am ill-equipped for how bright the sun is here. It appears my cab has gotten burned in the process..."

  "Resort_Wander": "Ah, this place is quite relaxing... But what of all the paperwork that sits unfinished at the station? Oh dear...

No. No. Tut. Tut. Ingo. Do not derail. You are here to relax!

AH, @! Y-you hadn't overheard me, have you? Eh... eheheha... My apologies, but I am simply trying to remind myself that work can wait. After all, I'm here to relax! I heard many good things about the island here! To think this region has so many hidden wonders beneath its prickly thorns..."

  "Resort_Bar": "Bravo! Mister Vincent was indeed correct about the delectability of Cranberry Candy! He has quite a refined palette for such a young passenger- especially when it comes to that of fruits! Perhaps I will take along some cargo for him and Miss Jas before we depart back to the valley... Surely, that will steer them away from my personal supply of sweets..."

▽ Emmet’s Resort Dialogue▽

 "Resort_Entering": "Mmm... I did not like the boat ride. Trains are better. Maybe we can make a train come here! That will be much better. Yup."

  "Resort_Leaving": "I am Emmet... I am now verrrry behind schedule. But I am well-rested and refueled. Ready to work on the railroad all the livelong day again. Yup. The beach is nice. But trains are better! Remember that! ... Stupid boat."

  "Resort_Shore": "The water is verrry wet. The sand is also verrry wet. It sticks to me like glue. I do not like that. As nice as the beach is. Tracking dirt and cleaning sand from one's cab is not fun.",

  "Resort_Chair": "(Emmet looks to be busy sorting through a photo album. It is full of pictures of the shoreline and sea creatures that are around.)"

  "Resort_Umbrella": "Ow. Ow. Ow. I am Emmet. Ow. I did not apply enough sunscreen. Ow... This sucks. Yup. I burn verrrry easily... Ingo does, too. There is a reason why we do not usually make detours from our usual tracks. I miss the subway tunnels. The sun cannot cause damage there.",

  "Resort_Wander": "I don't know why I came here. I am Emmet. I have a lot to conduct at the station.$3#$b#Is this what a vacation feels like? I do not like it. There is too much work to be done. I will be verrry behind schedule. You. Why are you here, @? Aren't you busy, as well?",

  "Resort_Bar": "The Tropical Curry is verrry good! A little... spicy... though... I had to ask for less spice. It is still spicy. Because of the peppers. But I like the pineapple bowl. They are like Pinap Berries but not spicy at all! They are verrry sweet. Pinap Berries are verrrry rare in Unova. Yup. It is a shame. They taste good. I wish I could eat them more. I could just eat a pineapple. But I like curry. It reminds me of the Galar region. I ate some with my friend- Piers- back in Pasio. It was verrry good! I missed it. He didn't make it spicy."

I made one whole island animation for the twins. Here are the frames and a gif with their towel sprites!

Of course Emmet would kick his feet around. Ingo, I was a little more inspired for. I was thinking that he would fall asleep in the position he would have as a passenger: legs crossed, one hand in his lap, the other holding a (nonexistent) handrail. He probably goes "choo choo" in his sleep. Emmet just doesn't sleep.

▷ Station Steward Thylak

[cunninghamchrissie]

Talk to me about Hellcheer sneaking out (at least sneaking Chrissy out of her house) to do something wholesome like getting ice cream or watching fireworks.

yes it's been over a month since this ask i wasn't ignoring it time is just meaningless atp

when eddie first suggested it, chrissy had immediately scoffed.

she couldn't just sneak out of her house, not with laura cunningham's ears trained to catch any nightly noise lest chrissy should try and grab a midnight snack from the kitchen (that was a mistake she'd made only once, when her stomach hurt so bad she was bent over in pain. and though laura had missed chrissy's light steps on the staircase, she heard the crunch of the dry, wholegrain toast chrissy was scarfing down as if it was the best meal she'd ever had. the finger-shaped bruises on her arm from being dragged back upstairs didn't fade for weeks).

but the seed has been planted despite herself. it's wednesday night, and her body can't lie still in bed.

kicking the covers off herself, chrissy quietly gets dressed, then sits back down on her bed to call eddie. she has to take a few deep breaths after picking up the receiver, the adrenaline at the possibility of doing something so forbidden already coursing through her. should she even be calling him? she knows wayne works the night shift at the plant, but what if eddie's sleeping and she'll disturb him?

but then she glances at her bedside table alarm clock, the bright red 9:17 p.m. on the display mocking her. eddie would never go to bed that early.

chrissy finally dials eddie's number, and he picks up on the third ring.

"munson manor, this is the butler speaking."

"eddie?"

"hey, princess! to what do i owe the honor?"

"uhm, well. i-i just wanted to let you know that i'm sneaking out tonight."

eddie snorts, leaning his shoulder on the wall by the phone.

"y'know," he starts, biting down on a smirk, "people don't usually announce when they're gonna sneak out. kinda defeats the whole purpose."

"oh."

he can almost hear the cogs in chrissy's brain turning through the silence on her end, and he can't help himself from picturing the cute confused face she must be making.

"okay. so, i guess i'll see you tom-"

"i'm kidding! i'll be there in 15."

---

eddie does his best to drive slowly when he gets to chrissy's neighborhood so the van doesn't wake up half of the uptight, must-be-in-bed-by-nine people that live there, and it's just about the hardest thing he's ever done.

this thing they have is pretty new, and his brain hasn't quite caught up with the fact that he gets to call chrissy his girlfriend and pick her up when she suddenly decides to sneak out of the house in the middle of the week. so, excuse him if he gets a little hyper about it and wants to drive around at 90 miles per hour screaming at the top of his lungs.

instead, he parks the van a couple houses down, kills the engine and the light, and waits for a little blonde jellybean of a person to poke her head out of her front door, look around as if she's in a spy movie, and scurry to him.

---

"so why did you want me to sneak out?"

becauseiwannahangoutwithyouallthetime is the answer that really wants to come out of eddie's mouth, but he actually does have a legitimate reason this time.

"oh, uhm, rick decided to buy an ice cream truck."

"who's going to buy ice cream from reefer rick?"

"hah, no, he's not actually gonna sell ice cream. he's just gonna use it as a front. but, uhm, he didn't actually realize that the previous owner left it fully stocked, so…"

chrissy's eyes sparkle at that. she can't remember the last time she had ice cream, only being allowed half a snow cone with one drizzle of syrup during summer since she was 10.

eddie drives them out to rick's (who's laying low out of town for a couple weeks) and even in the darkness chrissy can see the bright blue and pink stripes covering the entire truck. the image of a mean-looking drug dealer driving it makes her giggle; at least eddie's van is a little more subtle than that.

letting himself into the truck, eddie opens the hatch and tries to put on a ratty, once-white ice cream man hat over his curls, but gives up when it won't stay on.

"so, what will it be, sweetness?"

chrissy's stomach does a little swoop both at the term of endearment she's still not used to hearing, and at the sheer amount of options on the hanging menu. how is she supposed to know what to pick? and what if she picks something she doesn't like and is forced to finish it (because it's just rude to throw it away like that, not to mention a waste of food)? and what if she picks something that eddie doesn't like, and then he won't want to kiss her afterwa--

"chrissy."

eddie breaks her out of the anxiety spiral, seeing through to the heart of her like always.

"i'll pick one so we can share, yeah?"

eddie chooses a king cone, and ends up eating most of the ice cream at chrissy's request, but she nibbles on the crunchy cone, and giggles when eddie makes a show of inhaling the rest of it when chrissy hands it to him, declaring she's full.

he drives her home just before 1 a.m. and chrissy doesn't even bother brushing her teeth before bed, not wanting to wash away the feeling of his sticky vanilla kisses of her lips.

[lil-purple-mouse-writes]

An Alliance of Convenience

Hello everyone, I wrote a head cannon about this awhile ago and decided to write an actual story for it. Just something silly and fun.

As always have a nice day and enjoy the read!

Summary: Due to various reasons, Mayor Lewis's house gets spray painted during election season.

Word count: 1300-ish

Just for clarification, the farmer is referred to as 'farmer' and (name).

CW: swear words. Don't vandalize things.

The crisp night air was sweet as an autumn breeze blew through Pelican Town, spreading the golden and auburn leaves all throughout the town square. Not a sound could be heard as Gus closed the Saloon and the townspeople were asleep in their homes...well almost all of them.

"Sebastian, can you walk any slower?" Abigail whispered from the bushes.

"Sorry, I'm just making sure no one is following us." Sebastian replied.

"Dude, it's like, 12:30. Who the hell is gonna be up at this hour?" Sam lightly hit his friend in the arm.

"We are," Abigail began going through her bag, "but we are the exception. We are here for a reason. "

Sebastian and Sam sat down in the bushes between Mayor Lewis's house and the graveyard. Sam had to duck to avoid a spider web, but it still got caught in his hair.

"Yearly Tradition." Sebastian pulled three paper masks from out of his hoodie pocket.

"Hell Yeah!" Sam shouted.

"SHHH!" Abigail and Sebastian shushed their friend.

"Ooops! Sorry!" Sam whispered in response.

What had originated as a prank led to a yearly tradition for Sam, Abigail, and Sebastian. Every year when the Mayor is up for reelection the three will spray paint Lewis's house and create a little excitement to break up the monotonous of small town life. Just some harmless fun, as long as the paint is washable.

Abigail looked up at the white house and pulled out a can of bright purple spray paint from her bag, "You idiots ready?"

Sebastian nodded his head.

"Oh! Give me the green one!" Sam dug into Abigail's bag and took the can of paint.

Sebastian quickly took the can away from Sam.

"No way, you are keeping look out."

"Aw, come on! Don't you trust me?"

Abigail shook her head, "No way, dude. Remember last year when you signed your name and almost got us caught?"

Sam reached over to take back the can from Sebastian, "It was really good! An artist should always sign his work!"

"Hey, knocked it off!" Sebastian tried to push Sam off of him.

Sam ended up knocking himself and Sebastian out of the bushes and onto the dirt path that separated the graveyard from the old wooden house. The two had leaves and twigs nestled in their hair and on their clothes. Sam had lost his grip over the can, it rolled down the path and away from the two men.

Abigail stood up from the bushes, she was also covered in leaves and a small twig was sticking out from her hair. "Would you two act like adults for once in your lives so we can tag Lewis's house!"

"What the hell are you three doing?"

Sam, Abigail, and Sebastian froze at the interruption. Slowly the three turned around, it was the farmer. They appeared to have just gotten back from the mines, if their soot covered clothes and stuffed back pack were any indication.

"What'cha three doing up so late?" The farmer tilted their head as they waited for someone to reply.

"Spirit channeling."

"Frog hunting."

"Definitely not spray painting the mayors house if that's what your wondering."

Sebastian smacked Sam's head.

"Ow!"

"Why are you all spray painting Lewis's house at 12:35 in the morning?" The farmer picked up the can of spray paint, it was covered in Joja brand logos. Conveniently, there was a logo covering the ingredients list.

Abigail walked over to the farmer and grabbed the can from their hand, "Think of it as a yearly tradition, just something we did as kids that has persisted to the modern day." she answered.

Sebastian stood up and dusted off his hoodie, "Wait a second, what are you doing out here so late? This isn't the way to your farm."

Sam sat up in a more comfortable position on the ground. " Yeah, what are you doing here, (name)?"

"uhm..."

How do you respond?

a) scenic route.

b) Spray painting the mayors house.

c) looking for garbage hats.

The farmer held up the bag to there friends, whatever was inside clinked together. "I was gonna spray paint the mayor house...Lewis has been having me fix up the community center without assistance and my wallet hasn't recovered."

Abigail plucked the twig out of her hair, "That fucking sucks...Wanna join in?"

The farmer pulled a bright pink can of spray paint from their bag, "I'll take the back."

Sebastian pulled out another paper mask, "Cool. Sam, you keep watch and tell us when someone is coming by-"

"No fucking way."

The four looked over, Shane was standing down the path by the grave yards entrance. Like Abigail and the farmer, he also had a seemingly full bag of random items. Shane looked at the four incredulously.

"Shane has been spotted about 6 feet from us." Sam chirped.

"Uhm...your not going to tell anyone about this, right?" Abigail asked.

Shane pulled out a blue can of Joja brand spray paint and a carton of eggs from his bag, "I won't tell if you won't."

"I won't tell if you won't."

While Abigail and Sebastian were distracted, Sam ran over and stole back the green can. Sam quickly ran behind the house. "I'll take the garage!"

Sebastian took a can of red paint and handed Shane and the farmer a mask before walking to the front of the house.

Abigail pulled out her own can of paint and pulled on the mask. "Wow, traditions really do bring the community together!"

Shane followed the farmer to the back of the house, the two talking along the way.

"Overworked, huh?" Shane asked.

"Yup, what about you?"

"He yelled at Marnie today, I dunno, something about her being 'clingy.' Still had the gall to come over for dinner tonight."

The farmer pointed at a window on the second floor and sighed, "That one is his room."

Shane took an egg from the carton and threw it towards the window. It exploded into a slimy mess on impact, slowly dripping down the glass and onto the window sill. "Thank you."

"No problem."

The next morning the citizens of Pelican Town were gathered around the mayors house in awe of the sight before them, The normally pristine home looked like a vivid, and eggy, abstract painting.

"Who the heck keeps doing this!?" Mayor Lewis yelled when he arrived home, "I swear this happens every year! When I get my hands on who is responsible for this-"

Both the mayor and the crowd were completely unaware of the five responsible sitting not too far away in the grave yard.

Sam snickered while watching the crowd speculate about the situation, Abigail hit him in the shoulder to stop him.

"Hey, we should go for Joja mart next!" Sam said.

"No, we can't. They have security cameras everywhere." Shane took a sip from his Joja Cola.

Sebastian looked over at the crowd and chuckled, "He's gonna catch on someday."

Sam swayed back and forth from his spot on the bench. "No he won't, he tried to blame us last year but had no evidence."

"And thanks to you, he nearly had that evidence." Sebastian flicked Sam's forehead, "So don't jinx us."

"ouch."

Suddenly someone from the crowd screamed and one by one the people gathered around the mayors house dispersed, including the mayor himself.

The farmer looked over the bushes and sighed, "Looks like a slime got passed Marlon and managed to get out of the mines again."

Marlon walked over and picked up the slime with his gloved hands. He quickly set the creature into a container and closed the lid. Marlon tapped the top of the case, sending the slime into a short frenzy.

"oh no, that was more of a...delightful surprise."

Hope this made ya'll smile!

[howlingday]

Training Day

Setting - After a crushing defeat by Ruby Rose, Cinder Fall has become most grievously demoted to the low, low, low, LOW ranks in S.I.C. Now, she has an opportunity to climb the ranks to her rightful place as Ruby Rose's arch nemesis! She just has to show her... nurturing side.

Cinder: Level Five... Can you believe that?!

Mercury: Yeah, yeah, I'm just as angry about it as-

Cinder: (Glares)

Mercury: Er, the next underling of yours, but look on the bright side; we have an in with Salem's Inner Circle, so we should be able to rank up no problem. (Knocks on the door)

???: (Speaker) Who is it?

Cinder: Ah, shit, what do we say?

Mercury: Uh, pizza?

???: Is it fat free?

Mercury: What the- Who's ever heard of fat-free pizza?!

???: It's a thing!

Cinder: It is not a thing!

???: Yes, it is, I-

???: Give me that!. (Sighs) Come in, Cinder. We're expecting you.

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Melanie: Welcome to Salem's Inner Circle!

Miltiades: Ta-da~! Here are your name-tags! So, have you, like, had breakfast yet?

Mercury: Nah, not yet.

Cinder: No.

Melanie: Good. (Presses button, Floor drops)

SLAM!

Cinder: (On the floor) Ow...

Cinder: Why didn't we fly down? And how are you two okay?!

Melanie: You get used to it. Welcome to the real Salem's Inner Circle!

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Miltiades: So, like, what are you here for?

Cinder: We're trying to level up. Preferably with something beyond the scope of inspections and "climbing the ladder".

Melanie: Well, the fastest way is to be a good "earner". Atlas tech, dust shards, a legendary huntress's head, cash...

Miltiades: Ooh! Like, what about that new thing? The, uh, Big Villain Program? All you have to do is tutor a new villain, train them up, and it, like, totally adds to your annual eval score!

Cinder: Hm... And who would I be tutoring?

Melanie: (Flips clipboard) Just one applicant. Asturias. Level one. Registered nemesis is... Farmhand and the White Window.

Mercury: Wait, wait, you mean that dorky kid RWBY dragged along and the Schnee kid?! Cinder, we gotta do this!

Cinder: We'll take it!

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Mercury: No... fucking... way... He has the Glass Cannon Mk. II! How is this guy only a Level One?!

Cinder: Right?! The Glass Cannon! I can still remember stalking RWBY as they fought this thing! It's like visiting home... Well, if home was where you watched your parent get murdered.

Mercury: ...Eh-

Cinder: I know, I know, I heard it.

Mercury: Oh! Well, if you heard that, then maybe you also saw that! That's the real deal Sand-Striker! Sly Stallion drove that in Thunder-Strike IV!

Cinder: Oh, I remember that! Remember how ripped he looked using that rocket launcher bare-chested?!

Jax: Good afternoon. (Leaning on a cane, Coughs) Welcome to the Hall of War Machines, now including the first three Phalanx Tanks. The fourth should arrive in a week.

Cinder: Oh. Uh, I wasn't aware this was also a terminal illness hospital. You, uh, wouldn't happen to know where we might be able find Jax Asturias, would you?

Jax: (Weakly laughs) My sister warned me I might be hazed by my Big Villain. Thankfully, I prepared for this by wearing my super absorbant, disposable undergarments, just in case you decide to tickle me. I tend to soil myself when tickled.

Mercury: ...

Cinder: ...Are you fucking kidding me?! This is Jax Asturias?!

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Mercury: Are you kidding me?! That's an original Bat-Man costume from the What If? series! Where'd he get this thing?

Gillian: (Rolls her eyes, Looks away)

Cinder: I like his Number Two. She's quiet. You should take notes on her, Mercury.

Jax: (Walks in) Ta-da! How do I look?

Cinder: I... I don't get it.

Mercury: No, he's a star. See? Asturias? A-Star-ias?

Jax: Should it be tighter? Sexier?

Mercury: No! God, no-

Cinder: (Waves him off) Eh, let's just move on to the evaluation. So, uh, what kind powers do you have? Can you pull a star from your chest?

Jax: This is made of hard plastic.

Mercury: Do you have any superpowers? Like, were you bit by a radioactive ant, or something?

Jax: Uh, let me see (Pulls out medical sheet, Rolls along the floor) I have-

Cinder: Uh, actually, what kind of special skills do you have?

Jax: I have mind control.

Cinder: Perfect! We'll get you a top of the line semblance amplifying helmet and-

Mercury: Blackout clouds! Loaded with nerve gas!

Cinder: He's Level One... Oh! (Writing) Blackout clouds loaded with laughing gas...

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Mercury: (Driving Glass Cannon, Giddy) Rrgh! Fuck, I love this thing!

Cinder: I know you do. So, Mr. Asturias, are you ready for your first PENIS?

Jax: I... don't understand.

Cinder: It's an acronym. It stands for Preliminary Effective New Information Schooling. It's like recon, but you bust shit up!

Jax: Then why not call it recon instead of PENIS.

Mercury: Snrk! I'm sorry, instead of what?

Jax: Instead of PENIS.

Cinder: Pfft! Of what?

Jax: Of PENIS.

Mercury: Can't hear you back there!

Jax: PENIS! I said PENIS! PENIS!

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Cinder: (Holding a megaphone) More smoke!. Now throw your catchphrase!.

Jax: Look out peons.

Mercury: Use the PA! You're supposed to be big and scary!

Cinder: Reset!

Jax: (Uses PA) I hope you brought protection because you're about to be conquered.

Mercury: Gross, dude! Protection?

Jax: You know, bodyguards?.

Cinder: Don't improvise! Reset!.

Jax: What flavor is this fog? I'm getting hungry.

Cinder: Blackberry! Now come out of the smoke and give your evil laugh!.

Jax: (Steps out)

Mercury: Over here! You're facing the wrong way!

Jax: The fog is disorienting.

Cinder: Evil laugh!.

Jax: I will get you. Nyeheh-heh-heh...

Mercury: What the hell was that? Are you dying?!

Jax: That was my evil laugh.

Mercury: Well, it's a little scary, but not in the way we or anyone else wants. Do a real, from the gut, bone-crusher of a laugh!

Cinder: Reset! Real evil laugh! Do not make a fool out of me in front of Ruby!.

Jax: Buahahangh...

Mercury: Stop putting that gross inflection at the end there! Here, listen to a pro! Show him how it's done, Cinder!

Cinder: (Smirks, Sets aside megaphone) Alright. (Stands up, Cricks neck) Here we go.

MWAHAHAHAHAHA!

Cinder: (Watches as birds fly off buildings, Picks up megaphone) Reset!.

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Jax: (Inside a smoke cloud, Via PA) Farmhand, I'm coming for you! I hope you brought protection~.

Mercury: Ugh... So close...

Cinder: For the love of- Don't improvise!

Jax: Get ready, because you're about to see stars~!. (Fires star gun, Slices apart solid steel and knocks down the satellite antenna)

Cinder: SHIT!

Mercury: Uh, that wasn't Level One, was it?

Mercury: ...Oh! Look! Haha! He's taken out like it's trash day! LOSER!

Cinder: Nice costume, Rose! Looks like a real winner, and not stolen from Scooby-Doo!

Mercury: He's coming out of the smoke! And he's facing the right way!

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Jax: I see you've brought your servant. Coward. I left my servant/sister at home.

Whitley: I'm not a servant, and family aren't servants! (Reaching into his pocket) Eat sneezing powder, Asturias! (Hand gets stuck)

Oscar: Listen to me and listen, uh, good, Jax! We may be outclassed, but we have you out manned! And it is in the darkest when, you know, you can't find a flashlight with working batteries that good always triumphs over evil!

Jax: Take this, Farm-peasant! (Weak laughs, Gas can rolls few feet away)

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Mercury: Evil laugh fail AND he just gassed himself.

Cinder: Ugh, this is... Wait, what's my wife doing here?

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Jax: (Coughing, Laughing)

Whitley: (Coughing, Laughing) W-What is this?! L-Laughing gas?!

Oscar: (Coughing, Laughing) Jax, y-you asshole! I'm... I'm gonna puke in my armor suit!

[noforkingclue]

Y/n losing a bet with Louisa where loser has to go on a date with Roddy (bonus points if Marcus bet on Y/N and lost, while Shirley bet on Louisa and won, and her rubbing it on his face what a terrible gambler he is.)

So I was planning on waiting to publish this but then I remembered I'm going to be busy all weekend and won't have time.

Thank you for sending in more things with everyone's favourite disaster spies. Please feel free to send in more things with them :)

Hope you like the fic!!!

Title: Winners and Losers

“Come on, best two out of three.”

“Absolutely not.”

“Why? Afraid to lose?”

“You’ve already fucking lost.”

“Maybe we should give y/n another chance?”

“Well I agree with Louisa. Y/n lost, she should accept it with fucking grace. It’s not my fault that you’re shit at gambling Marcus.”

“All I’m saying is that if Louisa is so confident in her abilities then she shouldn’t have an issue in going for a second round.”

“Oi,” Lamb stuck his head into the room, “what the fuck are you idiots arguing about.”

You were sitting on top of the table, head in hands. Roddy was smirking at you, rocking side to side in his swivel chair. If you had to see that look on his face you would definitely punch him.

“Well,” Marcus said, “You know that plan that River came up with?”

“‘Course I fucking do. I was there.” snapped Lamb

“Well we were taking bets on who should go out with Roddy,” Marcus said quietly, “between y/n and Louisa.”

“You didn’t fancy it Shirley?” asked Lamb with a smirk as he lit a cigarette

“Not if you wanted him,” Shirely jerked her head over at Roddy, “dead.”

“So it was between the lovely Louisa and the beautiful y/n,” smirked Roddy, “although I’d be happy with-”

“Alright, alright,” interrupted Lamb, “just skip to the fucking end.”

“I fucking lost.” you muttered softly

“A lot of women would say that you won.” said Roddy

You raised your head but Marcus put a hand on your shoulder to stop you from attacking the smirking computer expert.

“And who’s bright idea was it to place a bet against fucking addict?” asked Lamb although he was already looking at Roddy.

Roddy just shrugged and turned his back on the group.

“If you can’t handle it then you shouldn’t play the game,” he glanced over his shoulder at you and winked, “Y/n, I’ll pick you up at seven and make sure you're on time.”

“Oh yeah,” you said, rolling your eyes, “because you’re such a fucking gentleman.”

“That I am.”

Now it was your time to smirk. You hopped off the desk and slowly sauntered over to Roddy. You spun his chair around so he was facing you. You put your hands on the arm rests, boxing him in. Roddy folded his arms and said,

“Already coming around I see.”

“Well you did say that you’re a gentleman and you know what a gentleman does?”

Roddy leant upwards, brushing his nose against yours. You were vaguely aware of a commotion behind you but you ignored it and said,

“He’d pay for dinner and drinks.”

“Of cour- wait what?”

You jumped away and said,

“Great, thanks! Looking forward to the free food and drinks.”

“No, no, no,” Roddy stood up, “I’m not fucking paying!”

“But you said you’re a gentleman,” you pouted, “you wouldn’t lie to me.”

“I can claim it back on expenses.” said Roddy

“No you fucking can’t.” came Lamb’s voice from his office

You patted Roddy’s cheek as he stared at you in shock before you left the room. You could hear the others arguing but you had more important things to do. You almost bumped into Standish and she gave you a confused look.

“Do I want to know what happened?” she asked

“Managed to get a free meal out of Roddy and it’s only going to cost my sanity,” you said, “You seen Cartwright?”

“Yes he’s just outside.”

“Great, thanks!”

You stormed out of the building and glared at River from the top of the stairs. River took one look at your face and you could tell that he was debating running away but you were quicker. You grabbed his arm and dragged him away from the street. When the two of you were in a quiet corner you jabbed him on the chest.

“Ow!” he said, “What the fuck was that for?”

“Why the fuck did you suggest Ho for this mission?” you snapped

“Because he, unfortunately, has the skills we need. Wait, don’t fucking tell him I said that.”

“Well I’m choosing you as backup.”

“So you’re stuck as his date,” River’s face broke out in a grin, “Have fun.”

“Well you’re going to be stuck with us.”

“I’m not sure Roddy will agree if I’m there crashing your date.”

“You’re so desperate to get back into the field you can help me with this. You don’t have to be sitting with us. You can be at the bar or acting like someone unsurprisingly stood you up for a date. Because when I inevitably murder Ho I’m going to need someone to help me dispose of the body. ”

[effervescentdragon]

because I got complaints that I'm a coward about things from @blorbocedes in this and because my Mutti didn't raise a pussy (gn, affectionate), here have this bcs I can't stop thinking about it :

The lights of Abu Dhabi are bright, but not as bright as his smile. Nothing compares to the feeling of after a win, and he just won for the fifth time. Five WDC's for Number Five, Sebastian Vettel, he hears the broadcasters say. Five-time-World-Champion Sebastian Vettel.

He finally made it.

"Congratulations," Jenson says, and his smile is just wicked enough for Seb to notice, but not enoigh for the cameras to catch it. Sebastian knows Nico is in the paddock somewhere, and he knows he has an open invitation to join them. (What happens on race Sundays stays there, as it always did, and this is Abu Dhabi. It doesn't count, or that's what Nico always claimed. Jenson and Seb would only look at each other, and make him shut up for the night.) "Five-time World Champion! How does it feel?"

Like vindication, he could say. Like finally getting back something that was owed. Like the world is finally where it should be, aligned as it should have been a long time ago. Like justice, cosmic or carmic. Like it should be. Like it did the previous four times, only even better.

He smiles for the cameras, practiced and with ease. "Wonderful," he says instead. "Emotional, and amazing." Jenson smiles back, and when the cameras stop rolling, he leans in closer. "Find us for the celebrations?" Sebastian looks at him, as handsome as he always was, aging like a fine wine, even better with age. Sebastian knows how Jenson tastes, though; and he is more of a beer man himself.

"Perhaps," he replies, and Jenson lets him go with a final squeeze of his hand.

He goes through all the obligatory procedures; he hugs more people than he will ever remember, and this is familiar too. Like an old reflex, it comes back, the exhilliration, the congratulations, the old song and dance which he knows from years ago; which he never could, or would, forget.

He hugs Charles around the waist when he comes to congratulate him. "I'm not free tonight," Charles says into his ear. "I'll make it up to you in Monaco," he says with twinkling eyes, and Seb has no doubt that he will. He sees Carlos waiting around, pointedly not looking at them, and smirks. "Be good for him," Seb whispers back, patting Charles on the cheek, and sees a reflection of his own smile in Charles'. Good, he thinks. You're finally learning. You're learning to always care less for them than they do for you. Good. "I'm always good, but I want to be the best," Charles says with that clumsy wink of his, and when Sebastian laughs, it's, surprisingly enough, genuine. "Find someone to take care of you good tonight" are Charles' parting words, and Sebastian smirks, knowing that won't be an issue.

He shakes hands, accepts congratulations, and then finally, Mick comes to him. He's beautiful, sweaty and red from the race, his fireproofs soaked with sweat. His eyes are a bit wild, and he looks like it wasn't Seb who won, but like he did. Genuine, Sebastian thinks. Mick is so genuine, and then he doesn't have time to think anymore because Mick throws himself into Seb's embrace. "You were amazing, amazing, congratulations, Sebastian," he speaks into Seb's skin, like he can't help himself, more overcome with emotion than Sebastian himself is. He smells good, and he hugs Seb tight, and he is good, and Seb can feel his brain turning.

"Thank you, Mick," he replies, and Mick doesn't let go. Mick always takes whatever affection Seb gives him, always holds on for as long as Sebastian will allow it. He always makes sure to be conscious of when he should back off, and Seb does give pretty obvious signals for when they get too close. Why, a thought pushes through, unbidden. Why do you still keep him away, when he is so desperate for you? Why, when you know he would give you everything, and even more, if you just let him?

Michael's face comes up then, but it's not - it doesn't hurt like it used to. Michael isn't here, he thinks. Michael isn't here, and you just won a race and a championship, and you knew you were going to win, and Michael isn't here.

What morals are you playing at, Sebastian, he hears the voice he's long ago heard, but never forgotten. An echo from the past; from eleven years ago, spoken in harsh German, but not a harsh tone. What morals are you holding onto, and does it even matter, when it's already too late, when you're standing this close?

"Sebastian," a voice says, and it takes him a moment to parse it from the voice in his head. It's too similar, and for a moment, the voices coalesce. He cranes his head back and opens his eyes, and the eyes looking into him are just different enough to cement what he knew was going to be inevitable sooner or later.

"Yes, Mick, I'm here," he says, and Mick's eyelashes flutter. "I'll text you after the circus, we can celebrate?" He makes sure to let his fingers brush against Mick's throat, and he sees the way Mick's eyes widen and he feels how he swallows, right underneath his fingertips. Mick has a nice throat, and Sebastian wants to squeeze it suddenly, or maybe see how it looks when it's full. He has no doubt Mick would let him.

"Oh," Mick says. "I thought - your friends, Jenson is here, and - Charles," Mick says, and Sebastian supresses a smile, because Mick cannot hide the flash of jealousy in his expression, or everything he's just inadvertedly revealed to Sebastian. Keep that jealousy, Sebastian thinks, remember it for when you have to fight him on the same team. He doesn't think he would begrudge Mick the title in red as much as he would begrudge Charles.

(He thinks he may begrudge it even more. He thinks retribution to it may be even sweeter. He thinks that, if he threads carefully enough, he may get to find out if he's right.)

"No, actually, I do have to meet some people, but," he bites his lip; a calculated movement that pays off when Mick's gaze gets stuck on it, "I just want to spend time with you."

It's worth it, to see Mick come to an understanding; to see blush in his cheeks and incresulousness mixed with happiness and relief in his gaze. Sebastian keeps his emotions out of his face, and when Mick nods and whispers "Okay, just - text me, I'll wait," he rewards him with another hug, making sure to step even closer this time, fitting his body against Mick's fully.

When Mick steps away, he is flushed, and Sebastian thinks he is beautiful, and good, and endearingly charming. (He thinks he cannot wait to see in all which ways he can ruin him.) He nods, and Mick steps away, and with a final squeeze on Seb's forearm, he walks away.

Sebastian watches him go, the movements of his body decisive, and thinks about Michael for one final time. He thinks about what is due, and what is just, and what is inevitable. He thinks about how, by now, he's paid off all his debts, all the ones he had to repay at least; and as for the rest, well. Fuck it.

Sebastian has just won, and he deserves a prize.

[bittercandysweetrain]

Wakasa x chubby reader pt4

Wakasa was annoyed with the phone call from Sakura. Not only did she get his phone number without his permission she interrupted his dream about y/n. but ever since seeing y/n in detention, he found himself staying at school just to get a glimpse of her. "Yo wakasa we're driving to the beach tomorrow are you down?" Shinchiro asked "You're seriously gonna ride down there?" he asked "Of course I'm letting everyone bring someone we can have a party," Shin said with his bright smile. wakasa thought about it "Who are you bringing?" he asked Shin looked at him "Oh you remember (friend's name) I finally decided to let her have a chance." he said chuckling "Oh you should tell her to bring a friend In case it doesn't work out between you two." wakasa said though it was only so she would bring y/n "eh why would you be so mean anyway she said she is inviting her friend you mind driving her." shinochiro asked "I guess I could since you're asking so nicely" Wakasa said internally he was happy he could see her at the beach of all places. "I should get to class," he said to Shin as he walked off Shin was actually surprised as (dude) walked up next to him "You notice he has been really into school lately" he said shinchiro nodded "Yeah I noticed that I wonder what that is about?" he asked "I don't know usually he skips but my thought he likes someone at the school." (dude) said "wakasa? doing that for a girl she must be special I wonder who it is." he said getting intrigued now.

"Please, please!" f/n said as she tugged on y/n trying to drag her back "it's like 100 degrees out why the hell would I want to go to the beach after school." y/n complained "Because it's gonna be fun I swear I would never put you in a position where your gonna hate it." f/n said "come on please you owe me a no questions ask remember so go with me to the beach." f/n said y/n couldn't believe she was wasting a no questions ask to go to the beach she knew why she wanted to go it was for shinichiro. "look if I go you have to promise me you won't ask me to go into the water. I'm gonna stay under an umbrella and just enjoy myself okay" y/n said. "Agreed so after school meet me in the parking lot" f/n squealed as she hurried off she was filled with excitement while y/n wasn't so much but she couldn't help but make her friend happy. as she headed to her locker to grab her books she noticed Sakura and her little clique. she really didn't feel like dealing with them so decided to hurry to her classroom. just as she saw them they saw her too Sakura made her way over "Oi I heard you gave candy to wakasa yesterday what was that bullshit about." she asked "I didn't give it to him he asked for it" y/n retorted "you think that makes it any better?" she asked y/n rolled her eyes "I don't care what you think its, not my problem." she said just as she went to leave f/n hurried to her side clicking their arms together "y/n come on let's get out of here." she pulled y/n off forcing her way through sakura and her possy.

y/n's pov - this was utterly annoying all day sakura had been on my ass that and my best friend was going on nonstop about the beach. every period was nonstop talking I just wanted it to stop. "It's time, it's time, it's time!" f/n sang walking over "Come on Shinichiro wants to let me ride with him to the beach." she said which made me confused "Wait what about me?" I questioned, "I thought we would take the bus there?" I asked "I did too but Shinichiro said that he got us a ride there." she said smiling "So who is taking me?" I asked "I am" I turned to see wakasa, he pulled up on his bike "you can't be serious I can't ride that with you," I said "Sure you can It's perfectly safe" he retorted I wasn't comfortable as a bigger girl getting on that bike. "f/n look I don't think i can do this" "come on y/n you promised its a quick ride wakasa won't bite he is nice." f/n said "I know he is" I said bitterly "come on we can stop and get some snacks" wakasa said was it me or did he look smug? for f/n I would do it she usually pushed me out of my comfort zone. I walked over to the bike and wakasa helped me on I placed my hands on his shoulders. "that's not gonna help you put em here" he said as he guided my hands around his waist I took a breath trying to relax my nerves before he started the bike.

Author's pov - wakasa fixed himself he gripped his handles tightly feeling y/n's thighs clutching him he immediately thought about that dream he had. She was so warm and she smelled so good her perfume was sweet and light. riding off he felt her hold him tightly it was that little clutch that was sending him over the edge. he didn't want to just think of this as something sexual Yeah he got turned on seeing her most of the time. However, he was happy when he was around her or thinking about her. he often thought about her when he was down she was a big part of why he even bothered to give Shinichiro a chance. She may not have noticed him when she got to high school but he did her he always noticed her.

[kousaka-ayumu]

"Secrets"

Gingerbrave or Balen have very few secrets, secrets that only Strawberry Cookie or Fragaria and Wizard Cookie or Maldue know about.

In reality, he didn't wanted to go to the Vanilla Kingdom, he just wanted to stay in the Cookie Kingdom and help the Sugar Gnomes build it while Custard Cookie the III or Casey the III, Chili Pepper Cookie or Anise, Fragaria and Maldue went to the Vanilla Kingdom.

It's kind of ironic that his name Balen means brave and he wasn't even brave enough to go with the others.

The reason? He doesn't know that.

He probably needed some fresh air after the chaos that happened in Pilgrim's Path specifically Rye Cookie or Rye in general.

As the white haired boy walking deeper into the Roll Cake Woods with his friend Pink Velvet Cookie or Camellia until stumbling upon a ruin of some sorts.

"I'll go get Alchemist and Wizard to let them know about this, don't wondering too deep in there GingerBrave!" Pink Velvet said as she left to get Alchemist Cookie and Wizard Cookie.

But somehow GingerBrave didn't listened to her and entered the ruins.

Inside of the ruins there was nothing but plants everywhere with the exception of few pictures and glyphs that he didn't understand until he stumbled across a statue.

A statue of a woman with long hair tied in braids a dress with the bottom part shaped like flower petals, bandage looking gloves and a staff.

The lady felt familiar to him but couldn't make the connection between him and her.

He put his hand on his head pondering with questions of where did his Red eye come from and who are his mother.

Maybe he could take a sit down and wait for Pink Velvet, Wizard and Alchemist.

Or so he thought...

He accidentally activated a passage and fell right through with a yyel, he fell through a flight of stairs but somehow he never crumbled and crashed unto the floor, ouch that hurts..

"Ow! Ow! Ow..." he as he held his head in pain until saw a glowing green light beam before his very eyes at the end of the hallway and the only light in the path.

The ginger haired boy slowly walking towards the light nervously as it said something unexpected...

"GingerBrave... GingerBrave..."

'It said my name? Why?' He wondered to himself why did it said his name.

But the voice somehow calmed him down as saw the source of light.

It is brighter than anything he seen

"GingerBrave... Come closer... Come closer my son..."

And leaned in closer and closer..

And touch it. ..

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"So you're saying that you and Balen saw a ruin deep within the woods?" Alchemist Cookie or Alice said as the 3 of them we're walking towards the ruins "Did you two ever saw what's inside?" Maldue said "Well-"

Before Camellia said anything a bright light appeared blinding the 3 of them.

"What the?!"

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He abruptly woke up in an abyss confuse as to why is he here the last thing he remembered was that he touch the green sphere.

All of a sudden he saw the light again but this time the white haired lady was there though she didn't have her staff and her face was shadowed.

"Hello?" He questioned, but she didn't say anything, later he was drawn to the light once again from the sphere, as he put his hands on the sphere...

Everything went white...

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"GingerBrave! Are you there?!" Pink Velvet Cookie said as the 3 of them search for the white haired boy.

"God dammit where is he?" Wizard Cookie said as Alchemist saw the secret passage.

'Maybe he's over there?' She thought to herself as she look over the passage, she entered there.

"I wonder why the Sugar Gnomes said this place was off limits?"

"I'm not sure either Wizard."

"Holly God of witches!"

It startled both of them as the duo went to the same passage that Alchemist found.

And soon enough the 3 of them found Gingerbrave unconscious on the ground.

"GINGERBRAVE!"

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Back at the ruined Vanilla kingdom, Pure Vanilla cookie or Asher is at the White Lily Garden admiring the lilies even though he's wearing a blindfold around his heterochromatic eyes.

He didn't really question why did Pandora ordered him to wear bandages around his eyes even though he said he's fine without it but she insists.

He just playing around with Poison Mushroom Cookie or Dooku like their his child, both of them have no idea that Dark Enchantress Cookie is a evil woman.

At the throne room that used to be Pure Vanilla's, Dark Enchantress Cookie is sitting on the throne holding a broken pieces of her Soul Jam of Freedom.

She always felt like her children GingerBrave, GingerBright and Dozer is there even if she doesn't know they look like.

If only she knew that Dozer had died, GingerBright was out there somewhere and GingerBrave was safe with Wizard and Strawberry.

[bittertarot]

hey!! I would like to participate;

*followed all the rules*

my name-Jasmine :))

My zodiac-capricorn 💫

Letter from my idol to me for 2024;

Idols i choose- Jungkook, Namjoon, Hobi.

Thankyou so much for this opportunity! Take care>33 sending lots of love to you for this New year!! Have a great one-!!!! 💜💜

Hello! Thank you for participating with this Kpop tarot game, Jasmine! Jungkook's 2024/New Years Letter to you: *The Magician* "Hey, Jasmine! This year's been wild, huh? I've done my solo album and now I'm in the military! It's a really exciting time for me, I hope you've also had an exciting year filled with bundles of experiences! I put all my willpower and energy into my solo album and I'm extremely proud of the outcome, I'm very thankful for army's too! I feel like I've accomplished a lot this year and I owe that to my members, staff, producers and our army's! My message for you this year is to remember that what you want to happen will, indeed, happen. You can create and manifest all you desire as long as you have the willpower to do so! I had the desire for my solo to be a success and it sure as hell was! I hope you have a good 2024, I'll see you (and everyone else) in 2025 <3. Thank you for checking in with me, I've had both good and bad moments but I truly am thankful for all the love I have been given. It's a blessing. - JK" Namjoon's 2024/New Years Letter to you: *5 of Cups Reversed* "Hi, Jasmine! Times this year have been both bright and dark, seeing my members head off into the military, then going there myself, working on a lot of music, it's been crazy! I was dreading going through this year, but everyone has made it worth it! I'm ready to move on to 2024 and I'm trying to find my own peace with myself, trying to get better at just being me and defying what people expect from me. My message from you this year is to move onto 2024 as calmly as you possibly can. You've worked hard this year, you've done so well. Find peace within yourself, too. Take time for you and just you, focus on self-care. You got this! I've had an absolute rollercoaster of a year, it's been so stressful but so amazing all at once. I'll treasure the memories I've made and I can't wait for 2025, the long-awaited reunion is approaching slowly but surely! I love everyone and miss ya'll severely. Just wait for me, I'll be back with more extraordinary music and my members soon. Happy New Year! Good luck with 2024! Sincerely, - Namjoon." Hobi's New Years/2024 Letter to you: *2 of Pentacles Reversed* "EEE, Hello! Sorry for the sudden burst of energy, I'm just really overwhelmed right now! So much is happening soso quickly, it's crazy! I've been all over the place! Here, there, every-damn-where! I feel very disorganized, I don't have anything planned out/in mind, I'm not too sure what to do once I'm discharged from the military. I have so much to do, but don't know where to start! I feel like I've lost my centre, like I'm walking a tightrope and lost my balance. I don't know why, 2022 felt like such a solid year, I can't believe 2023 is nearly over! I miss all my members :(. One piece of advice I can give you for 2024 is to focus on finding yourself, don't let life through curve balls at you! Juggle them! Try to organise yourself and your routine a bit better, too! I don't want you to get wrinkles from stress! Take good care of yourself and have a good 2024 - From, Hobi! <3" That's all for this reading, thank you and have a wonderful 2024!!

[wolken-himmel]

In which a trip to the botanical gardens with Azul causes (Y/n) to inhale a strange sort of pollen that makes the magicless prefect all flirty.

Well, to the point where (Y/n) spills out a confession.

Requested by @ohoneypie.

"Azul, why do I have to come along...?"

An impatient scowl decorated your face as you trudged after the rather motivated Octavinelle dorm leader. His steps were brisk and swift with grace while you simply let your shoulders slouch forward in an uncaring way. Even the bright colours of the flowers within the botanical gardens wouldn't lift your spirits as you walked past them.

Your mood turned even more sour when Azul turned around to shoot you an innocent smile that hid devious smugness. "Well, perhaps you forgot what unfortunate events transpired the day before yesterday?" A charismatic chuckle escaped his lips while he watched you freeze in horror. "I remember your words very clearly: 'Oh Azul, I'm so sorry for the broken dishes! I owe you one.' And as generous as I was, I did not demand any monetary compensation. Instead, all I wish to do is take you up on—"

Scoffing, you raised your hand and waved him off. "You can stop talking now, Azul. I got it..." you hissed under your breath. "Curse Grim and Ace for their plate juggling contest..."

The corners of the merman's lips quirked up in amusement. "Oh, you are much more pleasant company than those two— even with all your yapping and complaining." Without even waiting for a reply, he resumed his quick pace, expecting you to follow after him.

Your lips were pressed into a thin line. "I'll stop now..." you muttered under your breath, to which he didn't reply, anyway. The rest of the walk was spent in comfortable silence, allowing you to calm down and let go of the frustration inside of you. When you came to a halt in front of an empty beet that only harboured one bright pink flower, you couldn't help but turn your attention to Azul. "Anyway, care to tell me what we are doing here? Just curious."

He briefly glanced into your direction as he knelt beside the beet, his gloved hands running across the soft petals of the magical flower. "We will be harvesting a special sort of flower today, for which I will need your help," he muttered quietly, his eyes trained at the plant.

You quirked an eyebrow. "You need help picking daisies?"

A little chortle escaped his lips at your remark, and he finally rose to his feet again to look you in the eyes properly. "Not exactly, dear," he said, an amused grin on his lips. "It's a special kind of flower called Pink Narcissus— one that only blooms when exposed to all sorts of compliments and sweet nothings. It's for a truth potion I'm brewing, for when Jade isn't around..."

"That's all I gotta do?" you asked, suspicious of how easy this task was.

"Precisely." Azul hummed as he pulled out a pair of tweezers and a little box. "I shall collect some of the petals while you drown it in praises. Don't worry, it won't hurt the flower." Then, he knelt down beside the beet of soil and urged you to begin your smooth talking.

A little bit confused and embarrassed, you obeyed his command and reluctantly bent forward to bring your face closer to the proud floor situated in the middle of the beet. "Good day, Narcissus... You're really handsome today. Your petals reflect the sun light beautifully," you began awkwardly, soon growing more confident when the flower seemed to reply with a happy nod. Its petals turned a shade darker, causing you to laugh. "Oh, you're blushing, aren't you? What a shy plant you are. Uhm... I like your humility."

This time, the flower bent forward, the leaves on its stalk caressing your outstretched hand. As it was distracted, Azul neared with his tweezers, carefully plucking a few petals here and there. "Yes... just like that," he cooed after having pulled off the third and last petal he needed. The flower didn't notice any of his antics, too busy ensnaring your hand with its leaves in a loving way.

Your gaze flitted upwards to him. "You got it Azul—? Ah!" You were caught off-guard when the flower, dissatisfied with your lack of compliments, threw a blast of pollen right into your face. Startled, you stumbled backwards and collapsed to the floor. "W-What was that?" you cried out and held your head in confusion.

After having safely stored away his petals and tools, Azul rushed over to your side and carefully prodded your shoulder. "(Y/n), are you alright?" His eyes were glazed with worry when your eyes fluttered open to reveal the strange pink tint of your irises.

A series of coughs escaped your lips when he helped you sit up. You clutched onto him for support, the world still spinning wildly. "I think I breathed in some of its pollen—" You were interrupted by another coughing fit that was stronger than the last one. Worse, your eyes grew teary and puffy. "Ugh, I feel kind of dizzy..." you complained between wheezes.

Azul awkwardly patted your back. "You should try to breathe normally... Please don't go into anaphylactic shock..." He tensed when you placed your head onto his shoulder, your laboured breathing fanning over his neck. His cheeks grew a soft red.

However, you soon calmed down. Much to his relief, you soon lifted your head from his shoulder and let out a deep sigh. Yet, he wasn't allowed to recover from the shock when you gazed up at him happily, a dreamy smile on your lips. "Has anyone ever told you how pretty your eyes are, Azul?" you asked while clutching onto his hand that lay on your other shoulder.

His usual calm demeanour seemed gone as he was left a sputtering mess. "Pardon me? Perhaps you hit your head, somehow..." he muttered quietly, his voice an octave higher than it usually was. "Come on, you should get on your feet."

"No, please..." You brought your face closer to his, your lips almost ghosting over his. "I want to stay like this, forever. Just you and me..."

Azul was frozen in horror, unable to pull back— no matter how much his mind yelled at him to. Instinctively, his eyes fluttered close, ready to feel his lips collide with yours. However, when he felt your other free hand on his cheek, he snapped out of it and jerked back before your lips could actually touch.

His cheeks were a blazing red by then. "You're acting strangely..." he muttered shakily while keeping you at a safe distance.

You simply waved him off with genuine laughter. "Perhaps I am acting strangely..." you whispered softly, smiling brightly. "Being in love does strange things to oneself, or at least that's what I'm told."

"...being in love?" Azul repeated slowly. His entire frame was frozen in horror.

"What a silly little octopus you are... You look so adorable, flustered like that!" you cooed, ignoring his surprise. "No one could ever blame me for falling in love with you, Azul..."

"Y-You—" Azul could barely believe what he had just heard. "Really?" he managed to breathe out, caught in awe.

You nodded eagerly. "I loooooove you...! But don't tell (Y/n) I said that..." A little giggle escaped your lips as you used the opportunity to peck his cheek. "It's a secret between you and I, alright?"

A silly smile blossomed on the usually so stoic dorm leader's face. "Understood..." His smile morphed into a smug grin as he wrapped his arms around you, embracing you gently. "What a surprising turn of events... but not an unwelcome one."

[yandere-daydreams]

Ok hear me out I just had this idea while not doing my homework and I think you’re the person who I’m gonna force it upon

Zhongli is all about contracts right? His darling and him would have them as a key part of their relationship but one day his darling light heartedly stated they’d be with him in every life time as a joke of sorts or too appease hin but he takes it as a promise, something not to be broken, a contact.

He spends every life time after his darling passes and finds their reincarnation and keeps them, poor darling doesn’t know if rexlapis or the contract formed they never agreed to this but going along with the deranged Morax seems to be better then suffered whatever the wrath of rock is…

tw - unhealthy relationships, mentions of death/blood, implied kidnapping, possessive behavior, i'm also avoiding studying for midterms so yeah.

i mean, a verbal contract is still a contract. even it was never formally established, even if he'd been too distracted at the time to get it in writing, the discussion was opened when you laid your head in his lap, the terms negotiated as he expressed his apprehensions about letting his mortal lover take to the battlefield among dying gods and unrestrained adepti, the agreement signed and sealed as you kissed his fingertips and mused that you'd just have to promise him 'this life and the next', if he's so worried about losing you before he's had his fill. when he finds you, days later, bloodied and bruised and broken beyond any hope of survival, he does his best to stave off the sorrow, to swallow down his grief and save his mourning for a better cause. this isn't the end, but a temporary pause, an intermission wherein he, for whatever reason, can't have you in his arms. he still has time with you. he's stilled owed his time with you.

despite this, you insist on taking yours. you've always liked to keep him waiting, and your supposed 'death' did very little to change that. months turn to years, years to decades, decades to centuries, and while he doesn't scour Teyvat nation by nation, village by village, inch by inch, searching for any trace of you, he looks when he can, pries whenever possible, allows himself to linger on those who share your eyes, your voice, your laugh, to savor the little pieces of you he can find when the original fails to make itself apparent. it's almost bittersweet when he's reunited with you, not as Morax, not in your precious Liyue, but as Zhongli, in Mondstadt, while you tend the bar of an overcrowded tavern in one of the city's darkest corners. you're different, your past memories gone, your reverence and recklessness both dulled by a comfortable distance from death and war and bloodshed, but it's still you, the same foundation, the same glowing smile and bright eyes and melodic voice that never fails to leave him breathless, restless, grappling for anything you're willing to give. you laugh as he rambles on about sworn bonds and reincarnation and gods long-dead, but that doesn't mean he's wrong, that doesn't mean you aren't still the you he knows, the you he loves. you might not remember him, but that doesn't mean the millennia he spent waiting for you has to go to waste. that doesn't take away the promise you made to him, or the contract you still have yet to uphold.

that doesn't mean he has to stand back and watch you away again, not when he's only just remembered why he was so reluctant to let you go, in the first place.

[nerdycrusadecomputer]

I miss my lover man | Steve Harrington

I just got an idea of some like angsty shit for a Steve Harrington x reader that imma write right now, and can you guess how i got it? Tik tok audio

Anyway I'm gonna start writing now

Key words: y/n - your name; f/t/p/a/g - favorite two player arcade game

Steve Harrington x fem!reader with superpowers

Readers powers: elemental manipulation, can control: water, fire, air and ground

Readers number: 004

Warnings: angst, cursing

(not my gif)

"wow if it isn't the famous Steve 'the hair' Harrington." I heard a voice, i turned around, "y/n! Where have you been?" I asked, "At home, anyway, never thought I'd see the day you'd get a job again." She said, "well as you can see, i did get a job, did you?" I asked, "well no-" "hah then why are you mocking me?" I said, "i was gonna say i just quit since some shithead thought it would be funny to dump ice cold water with leftovers over my head, plus i was sick and tired of other customers bullshit." She shrugged, "oh well I'm sorry to hear that, how about you hang around here for a while and after my shift i take you out to dinner yeah, as in 'my friend just got fired' type of way not a date." I said scrambling over my words, "yeah sure Harrington, by the looks of it you seemed to have lost your ways of pulling bitches." She said, "hey i can pull bitches!" I yelled, gaining attention to the customers in the store, "sorry." I quickly apologized, "anyway imma go annoy little brats outside with my powers." Y/n whispered, "see ya later Harrington!" She yelled as she left the store, 'god this girl's driving me crazy'

---

"Okay so what's the plan on killing Vecna?" Y/n asked leaning over the table, Dusting hopped around on one leg and started to explain what y/n and El were gonna do with their powers or whatever and where everyone was gonna strike, "wait so in gonna me the bait?" Y/n asked pointing to herself, "yes since you're agile and fast, the vine things and demagorgon's won't be able to catch you." Dustin said, "fine I'll be the bate, but if i make it out of this alive you owe me a huge favor." She said pointing towards Dustin and walking outside, probably to practice her powers or something

---

"here Harrington!" I heard a yell from behind of the store, i quickly rushed back, "ready for the free diner m'lady." I said extending my hand towards her sitting form, "of course sir shimmer pants." She said grabbing my hand and pulling herself off the floor, "aw c'mon i wore those pant ONE time!" I whined, "yup and i remember like it was yesterday." She said, "the way everyone gasped as you walked in the party with those awful pant, everyone started laughing seconds after and i had to run outside to comfort you." I said, "whatever Mrs glitter head." I mumbled, "what was that?" Se asked, "nothing let's just go before i change my mind and get you to pay everything." I said with a sly smirk, she grabbed my wrist as butterfly's erupted in my stomach, "nope mama can't lose that free dinner!" She yelled running towards my car as i laughed being dragged by her

---

I walked outside to check on y/n and i saw her sitting against a tree with her knees to her chest, "hey what's wrong?" I asked sitting down next to her, "what if it goes wrong?" She asked her head still in her hands but i knew she had been crying just by hearing her voice, "if what goes wrong." I asked tilting my head to get a better look at her, "the plan, what if one of us gets badly injured, or even worse... dies i can't bare another death Steve i just can't I've seen so many deaths, even if they didn't happen in front of my eyes i was still broke by them." She said sobbing as i patted her back to comfort her, "look on the bright side, if it does work i promise i will take you out to dinner, i-in a friend way of course." I said, she laughed slightly at my remark, "sure Harrington, sure." She said, "now I'm gonna wipe my tear's and fix myself, you go inside and do whatever you have to do in there." She said as she finally lifter her head from her lap and started to rub her eyes, "okay but if i don't see you inside in ten minutes I'm coming back out to get you." I said, "okay mooooommmmm." She teased, i rolled my eyes and just went inside

---

"the dinner was nice Harrington, didn't think you'd know a good place." Y/n said as she got in the passenger seat in my car, i turned it on and started to drive off, "well I've taken many women here before." I said as i smirked looking at her and then back at the road, "how many like two? Your mom and your sister." I said, "haha very funny." I said sarcastically, "anyway wanna hang out tomorrow?" She asked, "after my shift." I said, "yes after your shift of course." She said, "okay where are we gonna go?" I asked, "I'm gonna take you tooooo... I don't know actually, maybe to the arcade." She said, "sounds cool, I'll pick you up after my shift, or you could just wait for me behind the store again." I said, "sound like a plan." She said right as i parked my car, "well se ya later sir shimmer pants, oh and try not to get a speeding ticket." She said and she slammed my car door shut, i laughed lightly and started to drive back to my house

---

"Okay the portal is just at this corner, while Erica and i will be here dictating where you should go, remember four and El are up front." Dustin said, "okay dusty, see ya on the other side." Y/n said as she didn't hesitate and walked towards the portal, we all quickly followed all thirteen of us, Me, Nancy, Robin, Jonathan, Argyle, El, Max, Lucas, Will, Hopper, Joyce, Murray and that new Russian guy, i think his name was Enzo, "Guys, can you hear us." Erica said, we all heard her through our ear peace, we all said yes and Dustin did a victory screech

---

We were walking towards the arcade to see the gang inside, there was Max, Mike, Lucas, El, Dustin and Wil. Lucas, Dustin and Max, were fighting for the game, and Mike, Wil and El were talking, we walked inside and y/n's eyes landed on one game f/t/p/a/g, "bet i can beat you at this." She said running towards the game, "hey wait up;" i yelled running towards her as she started playing the game

---

"i think i see em." Y/n said looking from the corner, "how does it look like?" Dustin asked through he head peace, "it has lots of slimy vines round it, it's glowing red and has a figure inside." She said, "yup that's it, Vecna's inside! Is he floating?" Dustin asked, "yup." Y/n answered, "okay so you're good to attack, remember the plan four!" Erica said, "got it chief." Y/n said and did a small salute, even though she knew Erica couldn't see it, we all approached the thing, Enzo took out an axe and cut through the skin and we saw it, "okay four you can use your fire powers to wake him up as soon as we find a hiding place." Hopper said, "sir yes sir." She said and saluted, i smiled slightly, "hey lover boy find a hiding place before you get hurt." I heard Robin from behind me, i sighed in anoyence and hid

---

"HAH i beat you!" I said pointing towards y/n, "its one out of twenty three Harrington." She said as she flicked my forehead, "you owe me an ice cream." She said, "hey we didn't make a deal!" I yelled as she started to walk out of the arcade, i started to follow her, "well i thought I would make a deal but i knew you were gonna refuse Soo i stuck a sticky note on your back that said yes." She said, "wait what?!" I yelled trying to get the note from my back, she grabbed it instead, "so you owe me an ice cream." She said crumbling the peace of paper and putting it in her pocket, "whatever it's late we sould go home." I said going inside my car and turning it on as y/n sat in the passenger's seat

---

"ATTACK!" Hopper yelled and we all jumped out of our hiding spots, attacking Vecna with our swords, guns, whatever weapons we had, i could hear four cursing and crying in pain as i shivered at the noise

---

"I'm going out to lunch break!" I yelled to Robin, "fine but you have to be here in twenty minutes sharp!" She yelled back, i left the store and saw y/n sitting on the sidewalk, "oh hey y/n what're you doing here?" I asked, "waiting for you to leave for lunch break." She said as she stood up with a bright smile, "wow you just can't get enough of me can ya?" I said, "well it seems i can't now let's go! I prepared a picnic!" She said grabbing my wrist and dragging me along as i blushed, "wait- but I'm supposed to be back in twenty minutes!" I said to her as she suddenly stopped, "so your really gonna listen, the high school trouble maker Steve 'the hair' Harrington is gonna listen?" She asked turning around looking at my with a sly smirk, i smirked back, "fuck the curfew." I said, "there we are! Now let's go before the flys catch up to the food before us." She said and started to drag me again

---

"Holy shit y/n you okay?!?" Lucas yelled seeing y/n in pain, "I'm gonna be fine! Continue attacking him!" She yelled back as she created a strong gust of wind, launching her in the air, i hope she's right i think to myself as i stopped heating up my sword and started to slice the approaching demogorgons

---

"this is nice." I said taking a bite of the sandwich y/n had made for me, "yeah it better be cuz it took me the whole day to prepare." She said, "wait the whole day?" I asked, "yeah, how else do you think all this food got here? By Jesus? I don't think so." She said taking a bite of her sandwich as i laughed lightly, "well I'm full, wanna go back to the video store with me?" I asked, "nah, don't wanna get my ear yelled off by Robin." I said, "Shit! I forgot about her!" I yelled standing up, "then you better run sir shimmer pants, or she's gonna make you work for the whole shift." She said as she stood up with me, i felt something touch my back pocket but i brushed it off as a bug, "not even gonna complain about the nick name, bye!" I yelled as i started to run out of the forest

---

"Guys! I think I need more help with the demogorgons!" I yelled as i slashed the head of the one approaching seeing about ten of them running at me from a distance, fire soon shot them and i turned to see four, "thank you." I said, "no problem-" she got stopped in the middle of her sentence when a huge vine threw her to the ground, "Y/N!" I yelled, "DON'T WORRY ILL BE FINE JUST WATCH OUT!" She yelled back as i felt a vine wrap around my leg, before it could pull me Nancy chopped it of with an axe, "thanks-" "thank me later watch out for the demobats!" She yelled as she switched her axe to her gun and shot a couple that were pretty far away as i cut in half the closer ones

---

Y/n was right, Robin made me work all day long since i was gone for like an hour and a half and i didn't even notice, "i feel like I've tortured you enough, go sit down, but you better get back to work in five minutes." Robin said as she patted my shoulder taking the next customer, "thank you." I groaned as i went to the employees only room and sat down on a chair, i felt a crumbled peace of paper under me but when i stood up there was nothing there, i reached in to my back pocket and pulled out a crumbled note, i opened it to reveal y/n's handwriting, it read

Do u like like me :)

♡︎yes ♡︎no

Butterfly's erupted in my stomach as i couldn't believe my eyes, i kept reading the note over and over again not believing that it was true, as i picked up a pen to fill in my answer i heard a voice call out my name, "Five minutes is up Harrington! Get back to work!" I jumped as the peace of paper fell on the floor, i jumped off of my chair and went back to work, the note long forgotten

---

"we killed it!" Hopper yelled as he saw Vecna on the floor not breathing, the monsters and vines soon vaporized in to the air, "WE DID IT!!!" Mike yelled, we all cheered as i turned towards y/n, "you hear that y/n?! We did it!" I yelled and opened my eyes to see her laying down on the ground not moving, "y-y/n." I said, Robin quickly turned around and her smile dropped as she saw her lifeless form, "Y/N!!"

---

My shift was finally over and i was sitting around ar my house watching tv when i heard a knock in my door, i opened it to see y/n, "oh hey! What bring you here at... Ten o clock?!?" I said surprised as i looked at my clock, "just wondering if you got the note." She said, "what note?" I asked, "o-oh never mind." She stuttered, "wait why don't you stay for a while longer?" I asked, "oh I'm kind of busy, maybe later Harrington." She said not turning around to face me as she left without another word

---

"OH GOD Y/N!" i yelled as i ran towards her picking her up in my arms, she saw barely breathing as she looked up at me, "Oh god you're awake! Just stay like that for a couple more minutes-" "Steve we have to go-" Robin said as the gang left leaving me and Rabin still remaining in the upside down, but i still kept talking, "j-just hang on for a little while!" "S-steve." Y/n barely choked out as she shakily grabbed my cheek, "it's time." She said, "what time? Time for what?!" I said, "it's time for me to die, i lived my live Steve." She said, "N-no don't say that you're gonna survive! I yelled, she just smiled at me, "you have to move on without me." She said, tears were pouring down my cheeks like a water fall, "No- please stay with me!" I yelled, Robin grabbed my arm, y/n started to breathe less, "Harrington, i just want you to live, even if it means i have to die." She said, "at least in a hero now? R-tight?" She said as some blood started dripping from her mouth, my throat was so tight that i could speak, "see you on the other side, s-ir shiner pants." She chocked out a laugh as she took her final breath, her arm dropping from my face and landing on the ground

"NO Y/N!!" I yelled, i felt tears drop on my arm, i hugged y/n's corpse and Robin hugged me as we sobbed together

The upside down soon started to shake, "we have to go Steve." Robin said, her saddens now filling with worry, "w-what about y/n." I said, "y-you're going to have to leave her." She chocked out as she stood up, she grabbed my wrist and started dragging me towards the gate, i looked back at y/n to see her just lying on the ground

I chocked out a cry as we approached the gate and quickly got out, "Oh god you're okay!" Dustin yelled, "where's four?" Eleven asked, Robin and i looked at each other and back at them, i struggled to keep my tear's from falling as everyone understood what happened

"she- uh... S-She's de-ead."

---time skip---

I looked at my room with sadness, everything reminded me of her, and it didn't make it better that i had hundreds of pictures of her and i scattered around the room, i sat on my bed and let all of my tear's spill

Sobbing on my pillow as a small gust of wind flew a crumbled up note towards me, i picked it up

My eyes widening as more tears spilled from them, the note read

Do u like like me :)

♥︎yes ♡︎no

Is it weird that i cried writing this? Anyway

Had this in my drafts for like two days or something and decided to finish it :)

Hope ya enjoyed this angsty shiz

I hope you're having a great day/ night/ afternoon

Bye!!!

[kuroos-babie]

falling in love with a single mom hcs

INCLUDES: nishinoya, tsukishima, yaku

you spent a good part of your childhood with nishinoya, chasing away the dogs that had a penchant of scaring your best friend shitless, climbing trees and playing treasure hunt

it was funny, to say the least, seeing how he grew from such a scaredy-cat to the energetic and confident noya everyone knows

throughout highschool you watched him chase girl after girl and he watched you turn down guy after guy

the dynamic you two had was that of a feral gremlin child and its chill owner holding the leash and everyone, including you two, thought you would always be together

everyday was fun with nishinoya's energy hanging around you, no doubt

but when he asked you to travel the world with him right after graduation, he was met with a hesitant refusal

"i'm planning to go to college, yuu"

"it'll be fun, y/n! like going on an adventure!!"

"visit me once in a while"

his heart clenched at the way you smiled at him with teary eyes, "i can't change your mind can i?"

with a soft shake of your head, he sighed

he leaves in three days

the first few months of him being away were filled with calls and pictures of his trips, smile seemingly wider and brighter than before and a part of you regretted not coming with him

but college starts in a week, and with that came missed calls and ignored messages

at some point, neither of you just remembered to hit the other up, caught up with the stresses of your own life and before either of you knew it, 5 years have passed

he came to visit home for the first time in years, no longer the boyish noya you knew but he still had that warm aura around him

you were the first thought to come to mind the moment he step foot in town, his whole body buzzing with excitement at the mere thought of seeing you again

so of course he went straight to your house, feet taking step after memorized step and hands clutching bags of things he got from his travels

"Y/N!!!!!", he calls out as he enters your house which was answered with a harsh shushing

turning a corner he saw you in the living room, lovely as ever-- he thought, and with a baby sleeping soundly in your arms, "the baby's sleeping, yuu"

"whose...?"

you laughed at the cracking in his voice, "mine, who else's?"

man, he looked like he was about to cry

he quietly approached you, careful as to not wake the baby

"for you", he mumbled while handing you the bag of snacks and stuff

the room was filled with silence after you hummed a short thanks

he was looking at the child's face, it looked like you, he thinks

he asked when you got married, "you didn't tell me, didn't even invite your best friend to your wedding", he whined

"i didn't, i'm not married"

his eyes were wide as they looked at you

you told him about getting pregnant shortly after college graduation and getting ditched

he thought of himself selfish as he heaved a sigh of relief

"it's fine though, my parents are helping me a lot", he notes how you looked at your baby with such fond eyes and his heart swelled, he felt like crying

you chuckled at the look on his face, "hey don't look so sorry for me, can't be happier to have her"

"what's her name?"

you looked at your daughter's face and pet at her cheek with a finger, "yui"

nishinoya couldn't hold it in anymore and so he let himself cry and pulled you close

and for the nth time since the day of your college graduation he asked you again, "come with me, y/n, let's travel the world" but you have a child "i'll stay with you here until she's old enough", he said while kissing the tears that slipped down your cheeks

"then we can all go travel the world together"

he liked working at the museum, he really does

at least that's what he tries to tell himself as he led the group of preschoolers through the sendai museum

they were cute, yeah, but also very chatty

especially this one little boy with the frog hat

"what's this called?"

"it's a fossilized remain of--"

"how about this one?"

"it's--", and before he could answer, the child was already running to the other side of the exhibit

he just sighs

the tour ended and he was getting ready for his lunch break, proceeding to the cafe by the entrance as he always does

his eyes almost caught the flurry of green that passed beside him but he chose to ignore it

but of course it wasn't long after he sat down with his order when he heard a familiar bubbly voice

"mama that's the dinosaur guy!", he heard the little boy whisper loudly, "he's so tall, like a brachiosaurus!"

he couldn't supress the chuckle at the child's remark and he turned in his seat, "so you were listening, i thought you were just bouncing all around the place"

"oh sorry, did he give you a hard time?"

your voice drew his attention and he smiled at the sight of your worried face, something that surprised even him, "not really, no"

he invited you two to sit and eat with him and he listened to your son ramble all about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals

"a smart one, i like him"

your son really liked him too and asked you to take him to the museum again and see tsukishima

and so it became a habit for you to visit the museum every friday with the little boy, waiting for the tall blonde to get off work so you three could grab something to eat

and every time he sees you in the little cafe by the entrancne with your son, tsukishima couldn't help but smile a little and pat at his chest to calm the subtle fluttering as he push the door open

it was a weird feeling he never knew would come so naturally at the mere sight of you two

he bought your son picture books and and figurines and copies of the "walking with dinosaurs" documentary

"we should watch it this weekend..." his eyebrows shot up for a moment at your meek suggestion

of course the little boy was elated, excited to have him over at your house "yes! let's go now! i wanna watch it with tsukki now!!!"

tsukishima returned his gaze on you, "if it's not too much trouble then i'd love to go now"

and so the rest of the friday night was spent on your couch with all the lights turned off and a narration of al the allosaurus' life

you looked over at the other side of the couch to see your son laying on tsukishima, eyes fluttering shut with the man passed out and lightly snoring

he must've been tired

you draped a blanket over the two of them and waited for sleep to visit you too and it soon did

morning came and you woke up to the smell of coffee

"i borrowed your coffee maker, i hope you don't mind", his voice was still low, trying not to wake the little boy

"yeah, sorry i didn't wake you up last night... you looked tired"

he chuckled as you walked over to the kitchen to take out two mugs and prepared some toast, "i don't mind, it was the best sleep i've gotten in a while. i hope it wasn't too much of a bother for you though"

you leaned on the kitchen counter as you took in his appearance; hair ruffled and eyes puffy with sleep, "i don't mind it one bit"

he huffed a laugh and looked over to the sofa where your son still laid

"he likes you a lot"

"so it seems, i hope you do too", his face was smug but you didn't miss the red that tinted his cheeks when you told him "of course i do, in fact i was thinking maybe we should do this more often"

his smirk grew, "just say you want to wake up everyday to the sight of me and leave it at that"

you rolled your eyes at his comment but smiled nonetheless, "oh shut up"

he had just come back from the nekoma volleyball team reunion, head lightly buzzing from the few bottles of alcohol kuroo forced down his throat

making his way through the carpeted hotel hall, he could barely make out the sound of little feet hurriedly padding on the floor and quiet sniffles

taking out the keycard to his room with the blissful thoughts of finally sinking into the soft mattress was interrupted by a soft bump on his thigh, a muffled thud and a small "ow..."

it took a few moments before the sight of the little boy on the hotel floor registered properly in his brain

it was well past 2 am... why the hell is there a child running around the halls

"uh... hi?"

big bright eyes looked up at him and he can't help but sigh at the sniffles increasingly growing louder

"where's your mama, little guy?", yaku crouched to the little boy's level, careful to keep his balance as the booze and exhaustion was catching up to him

however, at the mention of his mother, the little boy's eye filled up with more tears and was ready to burst anytime, "mama..."

"oh no no no no"

yaku's too tired for this

so with a sigh and a groan, he took the boy in his arms and entered his room

"let's look for her in the morning, okay? i think i still have some cookies in my room, would like some?"

the little boy nods his head, earning a relieved sigh from yaku

the rest of the night was spent with cartoons playing on the large hotel room tv, yaku leaning against the headboard with the little boy snoozing away while being tucked in his arm, cookie on his hand and crumbs all around

morning came and panic surged through your body the moment you realized your 3 year-old son was nowhere inside your hotel room

your hurried to the security desk to report and hopefully make an announcement, head reeling and aching with the sudden rush of adrenaline first thing in the morning

with your head in your hands, you let out a groan while trying not to cry at all the possibilites flashing through your mind

your wallowing was cut short with an "excuse me, i found this child last night"

turning your head back to the security desk, you see a man in his pajamas and slippers, hair ruffled from sleep and a sleepy little boy laying on his shoulder

"oh my god"

the whole conlict ended when you came up to them and introduced yourself, the little boy quickly recognizing your voice and whipped his head over to you, "mama!"

your son reached out for you and yaku couldn't help but notice how pretty your glossy eyes were despite how disheveled you looked

"mama, yakkun gave me cookies and we watched cartoons aaaaall night!"

yaku's eyes widened at the little boy's words and let out a nervous chuckle, "you make me sound so suspicious"

he turned to you and explained how your son bumped into him at 2 am and he was just too tired to bring him down to the security desk

"my tired tipsy brain thought it was a better idea to just let him sleep in my room and look for mama in the morning", he ended with the tips of his ears tinged red

you laughed at his nervousness, "well we can talk more about it over breakfast, what do you say yakkun? my treat"

with the way you were smiling at him, how could he even refuse?

the rest of the morning was spent with coffee and waffles, juice and fruits and chatter

he learned you and your son were in town for a few days, "i wanted to go see the fishies in the aquarium!", the little boy quips

with the new volleyball season just around the corner, yaku knew he'd have practices but he offered to tour you two around tokyo

he wanted to see you two again

briefly taking care of the toddler last night and having breakfast with you, he realized, were very much a welcomed change of pace in his hectic pro volleyball life

"are you my dad? mama told me daddy was working in tokyo" he remembered your son quietly mumbling last night, "i haven't seen him though, not ever"

the rest of your stay in tokyo was spent hanging out with yaku, your son growing more and more attached to him and slept over at his room every night

as promised, he took you and your son on a tokyo tour and even brought you to practice, introducing you to the national team and teaching your child receives

of course your trip eventually reached its end, promises of meeting again drowned in the little boy's tears as he tried to reach out to yaku

"we'll meet again, little guy", he says while ruffling the boy's hair, "i'll even go visit you and we'll play lots, okay?

of course he made a point of contacting you frequently, often video chatting during meal times and bedtime and a few more hours after, relishing in the time he could spend talking alone with you

"i can't wait to see you two again", he always says right after "good night"

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"Kitten, I'm home!" Kenma heard the sound of footsteps coming his way as he removed his shoes and slipped on his house slippers. He felt two arms hugging him from behind, as you nuzzled your face on his faux blond hair.

"Welcome home, Kitten~" you hugged him closer. "I missed you!"

He chuckled, turning to place a small peck on your cheek, smiling. "I missed you, too, my Y/N. But, hey, I've only gone for four hours though? And you say you missed me? How greedy~" He flicked your forehead lightly, to which you responded with an "Ow!".

You rubbed the spot on your forehead where Kenma hit you. "Why? Is it wrong for me to be greedy and miss you all of a sudden? What if some hot-looking colleague decided to whisk you away from me and never come back? I hate losing you, Kenma! You’re mine and mine alone, remember that," you pouted, your eyes suddenly became doe-like.

This made his heart swoon. How come you were so adorably cute? Even when in a worried but annoyed mood?

He cleared his throat and nodded at the small bag beside him. "One of my colleagues gave me a bag of apples they picked from their orchard back home. It would be such a waste to not accept them."

You peered inside the bag and your eyes twinkled. "Uwaa~ Red Delicious? Perfect! I can make cute apple bunnies out of these for us to snack on later, if you want."

Your boyfriend then caressed your cheek, you leaning on it and purring on impulse. He smiled softly.

"I would love to, kitten."

After cutting and making the washed apples into apple bunnies, you went inside Kenma's game room with the plate in hand.

You noticed he hasn't changed out of his polo dress shirt, 1-2 buttons unbuttoned revealing smooth fair skin, his sleeves rolled in an uneven way. He was scrolling something on his phone, his face deep in thought.

"Is there a problem at work, kitten?" You placed the plate on the coffee table before joining Kenma on the couch, snuggling up to his side. He wrapped one arm around your waist and pulled you closely, giving you a soft kiss on the forehead.

"Mhmm nah~ I'm just checking on some cool gaming equipment, might order one later.”

“Hmm…”

“What did you do today, aside from waiting for me earlier? Hm?” the puddinghead gamer asked, smiling smugly while taking a bite off an apple bunny, his golden eyes lingering at you lovingly.

You felt your cheeks heat up, not looking towards Kenma. You fiddled your fingers anxiously.

“Um, I… actually, I left the house a bit earlier, had a breath of fresh air and walked to a park nearby. Here!” You opened your phone to your photo gallery and scrolled up a bit before showing the screen to your boyfriend, smiling giddily, cheeks a bit flushed. “I took some pictures!”

“Eh? Flowers? I didn’t know there’s a flower garden hidden in the park…” Kenma swiped through the gallery until his thumb stopped at a candid picture of a family of three having a picnic in the grass. They look so happy here, he thought, remembering his own family and the times they went out when he was a child, and shot a knowingly glance at you before returning the phone back.

“Say… do you love kids?” His sudden question made you look surprised from your phone. You chuckled, leaning back from your sitting position.

“Yes! I love kids, I really do. They’re lovable and fun to be with, even if they act like brats sometimes!” You looked at him, your head tilting a bit sideways. “Why do you ask?”

Kenma shook his head, smiling with his eyes closed, and planted another kiss on your temple before resting his forehead on your shoulder. “Nothing.”

A few moments later, you heard him whisper something: “Do you want to start a family of your own? Have kids of your own? With me?”

Your eyes widened and felt your cheeks heated up, making you stutter. “W-what kind of question is that, kitten?”

“Marry me.” And he fished some maroon-colored velveteen box from his pants pocket and opened it, revealing a simple but beautiful engagement ring.

“We’ve been together for only 5 months, but for me it feels like an eternity when I’m with you. I don’t know how to explain it but… my heart’s beating like crazy just hearing your sweet voice. I turn into a puddling mess whenever you’re nearby. Your hugs, your kisses, the way you look at me… all of them, I love it all—I love you! I can’t imagine a bright and beautiful future without you, Y/N… I can’t live without you—“

Kenma continued with his monologue but when he looked at you, he was shocked to see your crying form, soft whines and sniffles filling up the room. He began to panic.

“Kitten? Y/N, what’s wrong… w-why are you crying?” Your boyfriend proceeded to wipe your tears away with his polo sleeve, peppering your face with kisses.

“N-nothing, don’t worry about it! I was a bit surprised at your on-the-spot marriage proposal and felt happy while hearing your reasons… a-and then, tears start to come out of nowhere,” you sniffled.

“You do?”

“Yes, I do, and I do!” You shoved your splayed hand in front of him, pouting. “Now, can you please put that goddamn ring into my finger or I’ll take back what I said in five… four—“

[mintugiyuu]

> here’s the final part of your request @kyojoroo ! I’m so sorry it’s in two different parts, but I learned for the first time that these text boxes have a limit lmao, again I hope you enjoy and have a great day/night! <3

༄ we have to stop meeting like this - continued

sfw one-shot

➥ pairing || rengoku kyojurou x reader

➥ au || modern day; college

➥ warnings || cheesy, tooth-rotting fluff with extra cheese

➥ synopsis || the reader keeps bumping into the one and only rengoku kyojurou; only instead of just casually seeing him over and over again, they quite literally bump into him in the most inconvenient ways possible. (cont.)

➥ part one || click here!

༄ the mediterranean sea collection - masterlist

Today had to be one of the worst days in your life. Freezing, drenched, and newly homeless, you tucked yourself onto the bus stop bench. Lucky you, this one didn't even have an awning to protect you from the elements.

The rain had no pity for your predicament as it pelted your body, the light clothing doing close to nothing for you. Summer had just come, yet the night rainfall seemed to have brought an unexpected chill.

Not to mention the suitcase and duffle bag you had with you were now also getting soaked.

You could only hope nothing was too waterlogged.

Your hand did little to protect your dying phone from getting wet as you tried to search for the nearest place to stay. Motel, hotel, air B'N'B; anything in range to get you off the streets for the night.

You had a feeling this would happen, and boy were kicking yourself for not seeing the red flags and preparing sooner.

Not having enough savings for a dorm, you had signed a contract with the residents of an apartment to rent out one of the rooms for cheap.

The agreement only lasted for two semesters, but they had promised that you'd be able to renew it once summer rolled around.

"Promise my ass." You grumbled, remembering how the original owner had gotten a partner. In return, they refused to let you sign another contract so they would have space for the "love of their life".

You saw the signs; you saw how their stuff slowly moved into the apartment and all the time they were spending there.

You just didn't think they'd be shitty enough people to kick you out the moment your contract ended.

A gust of icy wind rolled through, causing another shudder to rack your body. The closest place wasn't in walking distance, and it was far to late for the buses to be running. Sighing, you shut off your phone and closed your eyes.

You had resigned yourself to walk the several blocks to the nearest 24/7 fast food place to at least get out of the rain.

That was until the rain fall suddenly stopped beating down on you. The rain couldn't have stopped though, you could still hear it. You blinked your eyes open and looked up, surprised to what - or more accurately, who - you saw.

"...Kyojurou?"

Standing there in all his warmth and glory, Kyojurou looked down at you with concern, holding a bright red umbrella over your soaked form.

He couldn't seem to help the small smile that graced his lips at the sound of his first name.

"I'd be happier that you finally used my name if you didn't look so sad and drenched."

A humorless snort escaped your lips as you hugged yourself, shivering slightly. "Timing always has my side doesn't it? I'm just about to head to the closest food place to get out of the rain, so don't worry about it."

"Why?"

"I got kicked out," you shrugged, looking to the ground.

"This late at night?"

"It surprised me too. They found a new roommate and wouldn't let me renew my contract for the next school year, and it just so happens it ended tonight." There was a hint of bitterness in your tone, one that was completely understandable.

Kyojurou's brows furrowed. "They didn't give you a heads up? A two week notice?"

"I'm just lucky they let me pack all of my stuff before I had to leave." You continued to look down at the ground, not seeing the way Kyojurou's face contorted ever so slightly.

He didn't get mad often, but whoever your old roommates are were now on his shit list

"Well that's a shitty thing to do," he stated bluntly, causing you to sputter and blink dumbly at him.

It's been almost a year since you've met the blonde, and in all that time you never once heard him say a single bad word.

"Did you just curse??"

He pretended not to hear, pulling out his own phone to see the time as you mulled over the fact that this sweet ray of sunshine just called someone shitty.

Expression neutralizing as he schemed, he turned back to you. "You don't have to stay in a fast food place for the night."

"Huh?? Are you suggesting I sleep in a box?"

The man smiled, resting a reassuring hand on top of your shoulder, frustration forgotten for now. "You can stay with me!"

"What now?"

Chuckling, he passed the umbrella off to you to hold, beginning to slip his arms out of the jacket he wore. "You can stay with me for the time being until you get back on your feet! Well, us. If you wanted to of course! Sanemi just moved out, so we're looking for a new one regardless."

Baffled at the sudden offer, you started to shake your head, forming the words to decline him. It was too big of a favor, how could you accept that?

He was one step ahead of you, as he always is.

"Before you say anything, no, it would not be any trouble, you're a joy to have around! We can settle the nitty gritty later, let's just get you out of the cold."

"Wait, Kyojurou," you were silenced by a heavy warmth that suddenly engulfed your upper body, including your sight. Moving the fabric from your eyes, you realized it was his jacket.

His once dry clothes was slowly becoming just as soaked as you were as he took back the umbrella, insistently keeping it solely above you.

The gentle way he smiled in combination with the light post that shined behind his head had you convinced he was your guardian angel in disguise.

You hesitantly pulled the jacket closer to your body, not being able to deny how relieving the warmth felt. "But, won't you be cold?"

"My insides are practically pocket heaters, it takes a lot for me to be cold. A little wind and rain won't do anything to me, I promise! Now come on, before you get sick," he insisted as he grabbed your bag, throwing them over his shoulder.

"Little" was an understatement, but you didn't have the energy to argue. It was the middle of the night and you could feel your eyes starting to droop.

Grabbing your luggage to role behind, you let the other wrap his free arm around your form, hand resting on your arm. "Thank you, truly I don't know where to start showing how grateful I am. I owe you big time."

"Never refer to me as Rengoku-san again and I'll call it even!"

A wobbly smile tugged at your lips as you leaned into his side, letting him guide you down the route to his apartment. "You have a deal then, Kyojurou."

The weather broadcasters warned everyone about heavy snowfall, but you couldn’t help but think they could’ve prepared everyone a bit more as you stared out your window and could only see the shadow of snow.

Thank the gods above it was winter break or they’d have to cancel classes, which would just be tuition money flushed down the shitter.

Your train of thought was interrupted by a knock at the door of the bedroom you were in, which was odd because the door was open.

Low and behold, it was your sweetheart of a boyfriend, holding two mugs and using his foot to knock. “I brought hot coco!”

"You don't have to knock, this is your room you dork."

"Our room technically, my dear." He responded smoothly, shutting the door with his foot behind him as he made his way to you.

"Careful not to spill it," he winked, laughing slightly as he handed you your mug.

"Just for that I should," you scoffed playfully, sticking your tongue out at him as you took the drink. The smile on his face was nothing but adoring, finding you to be adorable. You had to look away to dismiss the butterflies that swarmed in your tummy. “Looks like we’re snowed in for a bit. The snow is above the windows.”

Kyojurou hummed in agreement. “I still don’t understand how tiny snowflakes can become so damaging so fast!”

“You’re funny,” you chuckled, taking a sip of the hot beverage. Kyojurou always made the best hot chocolate.

“... UME! I’m glad I can be amusing!” You couldn't hold down the snort at the realization that he wasn't joking, swallowing and shaking your head. You granted him mercy and switched the subject.

“What are the others up to?”

Kyojurou leaned against the sill next to you, shoulder bumping yours affectionately. “Tengen is in the living room playing video games with his girlfriends, Mitsuri is watching a movie in her room and Obanai is watching with her. I think she's also painting his nails from the conversation I overheard while passing by."

“I see.”

The both of you were leaning against the window sill, basking in the comfortable silence. It wasn't common in an apartment full of unique roommates.

Even now you both could hear the loud victory cheer of Suma as Tengen groaned in defeat.

Taking another sip of your drink, you hummed, lifting your head to face Kyojurou. You were going to say something, but that was forgotten as you covered your mouth with your fingers as to not laugh suddenly.

"Hm? Is something wrong?" Your poor oblivious lover had a whipped cream mustache. He tilted his head at you - not unlike an owl - seemingly confused to your sudden shift in expression. You swallowed your laughter down as you placed your drink onto the sill, stepping closer to the blonde.

"No, nothing's wrong. You just have a little something rigghtt..." you reached out to grip his chin gently, swiping your thumb across his top lip to collect the whipped cream. "-there, all gone!"

A pretty, bright red color spread across Kyojurou’s face, wide eyes blinking owlishly at you with his mouth slightly agape. Laughing quietly at his reaction, you licked the cream off your thumb, patting the side of his cheek teasingly.

"You'll catch flies, hun." A click of teeth could be heard as he closed his mouth.

"RIGHT!" He stopped himself to clear his throat, turning to face the window as his usual smile reappeared, though a bit wobbly. "Thank you!"

All you did was hum, a slight mischievous smirk settling onto your face. You were set to happily go back to your drink when you shivered, the chill of the room finally reaching you through your clothes.

Kyojurou caught it from the corner of his eye, turning back to you. “Are you cold?”

You waved him off, shaking your head. It wasn't an uncommon occurrence, you'll just get another sweatshirt.

“I’ll be ok. The hot coco will warm me up in- WOAH!” That plan was thrown out the window when he suddenly scooped you up into his broad arms, smiling determinedly.

"You're not allowed to just continue on being cold, not if I can help it!" The firey man plopped you down onto your shared bed, quickly gathering the collection of fluffy blankets you have accumulated over time.

In the blink of an eye, you were neatly swaddled in said blankets and being held gently to your boyfriend's warm chest. He settled underneath the main blanket, wrapping his strong arms around your body.

“Is that better?” He beamed at you, looking oh so proud of himself.

What did you do to deserve him?

"Much," you all but groaned, snuggling your face into the warmth of his chest. It was like cuddling a big warm marshmallow. “I still can’t understand how you’re so warm.”

“I’m a living-breathing heater, my dear. I’ve explained this before, I’m sure of it.”

You snorted, leaning into his hand as he began to run his fingers through your hair. “I’m not complaining, you’re good to keep around for whenever my hands freeze.”

“I wouldn’t mind one bit," his voice came out softly, planting a warm kiss to onto your forehead. This in turn caused you to melt even further into him, burying your face into his shirt.

Kyojurou laughed with amusement as he turned on the television, looking for something for the two of you to watch for the rest of the evening. You eventually peaked your head out to look at him, wrapping your arms around his middle.

“Hey, Kyojurou?”

“Yes?”

All of his attention was on you. Even in these small moments he looks at you as though you're the most precious human being in the world. And to him, you were.

You hummed, placing a kiss onto his chin. “I’m happy I spilled my drink all over you.”

The small peck had similar effects from the whipped cream incident earlier, though he seemed to snap out of it quicker this time. He smiled brighter, cupping your cheek with his large, warm hand.

“That's an odd way of saying I love you."

This made you pause, the 'L-word' not being used between the two of you yet. “Wait, what?"

He gave you no time to question further as he placed a kiss onto your lips in return, his other hand finding the small of your back to pull you closer.

The initial shock of being kissed faded quickly, your arms finding their way around his neck as you pulled yourself closer. The kiss was short and sweet, yet the passion that Kyojurou lived by was always present.

The kiss came to a pause with you laying on top of his chest, remote forgotten and blankets wrapped around you as you steadied your breathing.

Kyojurou's eyes crinkled slightly with his smile, brushing the back of his hand across your cheek.

"I love you too."