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stratos-ane · 1 year ago
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hey guys i kinda did A Thing
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anaargent · 10 months ago
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I heard u take requests I am here to make one ✨ Can u make one where reader find the diner of Five's and they all haven't seen her in forever so there just all around her and doing all this stuff. There practically fighting each other and Brisket Five wins! Ty!!❤️
I just loved this idea, I hope you like it.
RU MINE?
BRISKET FIVE x READER
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You didn't know how you ended up here. One moment you were inside the mysterious subway, watching the stations pass by through the window with vacant and lost eyes. Now you were in a restaurant surrounded by countless Fives.
You lost count of how many disgusting pick-up lines you received from some drunk Fives - honey, you're not the end of the world, but you're on my mind all the time - Or the subtle flirtations of the grumpy Five - maybe you want to have a coffee? With me? At the same table? Like, a date? - It was cute, like an old man trying to woo someone in a Jane Austen book. A few cheesy pick-up lines from a Five waiter, who was very insistent - you know, I could be a much better escort than this loser, when you want a real man, just call me dove - he says, leaning dangerously close to you with the tray in his hand, leaving after someone insistently rang the doorbell to call him, an anonymous savior.
There was even a serenade from a Five who was too drunk for his own good - Shouldn't he be taken away from there? - you point to the man staggering on stage - no, he's fine, it's his Meryl Streep moment - someone spoke seconds before the singer Five threw up.
You were flattered by so many looks in your direction, you really were, but it didn't feel right. You always had something with your Five, you knew he felt something too, it was a lifelong companionship. But maybe you underestimated the time you spent together, always postponing, "maybe next week we can have coffee?" "Maybe we should take a week off and go out together?"
- maybe a drink for a pretty lady? - you were awakened from your thoughts by the sweet voice of another Five, ready to gently dismiss him when you saw him place a cup of hot coffee in front of you - I-
- you don't like black coffee? I brought you an espresso with plenty of sugar - he smiles, turning to pour a few more clones of himself. You smile, the brisket five, you should have seen it coming. He was the only one who didn't try his luck and court you, but here he was, and he had nailed your favorite drink. One point for him
- so what? Some pick-up line or are you the mysterious type? - you scoff as you sip your espresso, your feet dangling as you stare at him. - lucky you, none - he smiles, finally finishing his task and leaning against the counter in front of you - you deserve a break after so many love attacks.
You sigh in defeat, letting your confident facade fall - I don't understand, what is everyone looking for? - you ask, looking around. So many Five's looking defeated, some already unconscious, from alcohol or fatigue. - isn't it obvious? - the brisket five leans closer - the Apocalypse? - you ask confused.
- you - he says simply as he smiles, a beautiful smile.
- me? - you laugh in disbelief - don't laugh at them, they're poor souls in search of the only company they've ever had.
You swallow hard, observing the environment once again, so many Five, only one of you - what happened?..with my clones?
- it depends - Five asks, sitting down next to you - some leave, some dismiss you when they realize the problem they were going to get themselves into, some paths diverge, some die.
The atmosphere gets heavy for a moment, you clear your throat and try to break the ice - and you? Five..?
- oh, please, call me whatever you want - he smiles flirtatiously - let's just say you dumped me - oh, I'm sorry, I hope I…she, she wasn't too rude.
- she was - he stares at you for a moment, a flash of longing in his eyes - but I deserved it - he spoke in a melancholic tone, as he pulled a coat over the counter, throwing it over your shoulders. You looked at him questioningly - you were shaking, I didn't want you to get cold - he justified himself with a shrug. You looked away, feeling your cheeks heat up a little at his detailed care, an uncomfortable feeling taking over your chest.
- Do you want to get some coffee? - Five asks after gathering the necessary courage within himself. You let out a laugh, the first real one of the night - We're literally in a coffee shop, and you work here - Except for you, I don't like anyone in this room. And the service is terrible - he whispers smilin like it was a dirty secret and extends his hand to you.
- Where would we go? - You ask as you look expectantly at Five in front of you
- I know some great places in Paris, I'd love to show you around - he says with that sideways smile. You don't answer, you simply stand up and grab his hand, pulling him into a soft kiss, the shocked reaction of the man in front of you amused you, his eyes slightly wide, his mouth half open, trying to process the bold movement
- Excuse me? - He says with a shaky voice.
- I don't - you smile - take me to drink this damn coffee, then we'll see what happens.
*meanwhile at the diner*
A sad grumpy Five takes his last sip of drink, the liquid burning his throat as he throws the glass away, his eyes clouded in anguish as he watches you once again walk away, out of his reach. Again.
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hard-core-super-star · 6 months ago
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Hey rubix!! I just watched the marvels and I LOVED it!!! I was wondering if you could do a carol x reader fic where Carol is introducing her gf to Monica and Kamala and they just click really quickly and bond 😭
I’m going on a carol rampage atm bc she just looked too GOOD 🤭
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if forever will have me [C.Danvers]
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paring: carol danvers x reader
summary: your girlfriend brings two stowaways on board after a rough mission, you welcome them with open arms while carol tries to adjust.
warnings: none?; fluff with minimal plot; carol's a dorky mess and we love her for it; brief emotional moments but nothing too drastic; R's a mom friend in this one frfr; not proofread; i still suck at endings
wordcount: 2.5k
a/n: I AM SO SORRY FOR TAKING OVER A YEAR TO WRITE THIS 😭 you deserved so much better, lovely anon, please forgive me. in an effort to make it up to you, i turned this into a longer fic than i originally planned, and sort of tweaked the movie plot a little because i felt it was missing a few scenes like this. i really hope you enjoy (and that i didn't totally forget how to write for carol) and once again, i'm so sorry for taking so long to write this. hopefully, there'll be more carol fic in the making soon <3
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To say you were worried about Carol would be an understatement. 
While it wasn't completely unusual to go a few days without hearing from her, thanks to how chaotic her job could get, she always made sure to update you as soon as possible. Especially when you were staying in her spaceship catsitting.
Truth be told, Goose didn't really need babysitting. Mainly because more often than not, Carol just took the alien cat with her, both for comfort and companionship. However, it gave the blonde the perfect excuse to convince you to join her.
Again, you didn't really need convincing, but it made your girlfriend feel better when you were brought on board as part of her team. Her "team" being you and her...and Goose...and the occasional call from Nick Fury...and King Valkyrie. As much as the blonde insisted she preferred working alone, she was surrounded by a pretty badass support system.
Said support system wasn't enough to help her with her newest problem, though.
A problem that even you weren't qualified to help her with.
Ship full of homeless Skrulls and emotional visit from the King of Asgard aside, it was nice to have other people aboard. Even if one of those people was Carol's sort of adopted (and abandoned) daughter and the other one was a teenage girl who was quite literally Captain Marvel's biggest fan. They might not have been your first choice of companions, but you were nothing if not a welcoming host.
As soon as King Valkyrie transported the Skrull refugees back to Asgard with her, you made your way to your girlfriend's side.
"Hey," you say, you hand reaching out to take hers. "Rough day?"
Your words make her chuckle despite herself. "That's an understatement."
"What do you need from me?"
"Just...don't let go."
Her arms envelop you before you can even try to question her. You happily return her embrace, allowing her to bury her face against your shoulder and let out the heaviest sigh you've heard in a while. She doesn't have to say anything for you to known she's trying to decompress after the shit show that's gone down.
You hold the blonde close as you run your hand up and down her back, eyes bouncing back and forth between Monica and Carol's biggest fan. As awkward as it is for you, you can't imagine it's any easier for them so, you break the silence.
"Cool ship, right?"
They both nod, although the older of the two looks anywhere but you. You can't really blame her considering her history with Carol and how weird the whole situation is. A situation you still don't know any details of.
"Is, uh, is she okay?" The younger brunette ask.
"Oh, yeah, she's just...recharging."
Your girlfriend grumbles something in response, but you don't pay her any mind. It's not your fault she's literally a human lamp.
You sidestep the two of you until you're out of sight. It's not like you want to be secretive or anything, there's just a higher chance the blonde will tell you what's wrong if it's just the two of you.
"Hey, babe," you murmur.
She grumbles once more, slowly detaching herself from your neck. The glassiness of her eyes instantly makes alarms ring in your head.
"Carol-"
Your girlfriend instantly shrugs you off. "I'm fine, I just...need some time."
As badly as you want to argue with her, the last thing she needs right now is more difficulties.
"So, you're just going to leave me here with your new friends?" You ask with a raised eyebrow.
"You'll be fine, it's not like they're too happy with me either right now."
She tries to laugh it off, but you're no fool. You can see the heaviness on her shoulders, the far-away look in her eye that can't mean anything good. As badly as you want to go with her, you know she needs some time to catch her breath on her own.
So, you let her go, leaving you alone with the newest members of your unofficial team.
Not even five seconds go by before the silence is interrupted by the young brunette. "I didn't know Captain Marvel had a girlfriend."
"Does that mean no one talks about me in the fan forums?"
"That's probably for the best."
You cross the small space until you're in front of them, offering them the warmest smile you can muster. "Listen, I know this situation isn't ideal, but it's nice to have other people on the ship."
Monica gives you the smallest of smiles in response, which might not be much, but it's a start. A start you're not about to waste.
"Let's start over, yeah?" You say, somewhat aware of how shitty they must be feeling too, if Carol's barely hidden emotions are anything to go by. "I'm y/n, this ship's second captain."
"Kamala." She eagerly shakes your hand. "This ship's nice. Actually, it's really awesome."
"I know," you whisper in response, earning yourself a brighter smile.
Once Kamala finally releases your hand, you turn to face the older brunette. The soft look in her eyes does little to soothe your nervousness. You'd imagined meeting her many times before, although under much better circumstances.
"Oh, I'm Monica, but I'm assuming you already knew that."
"Yeah, it's really nice to meet you."
The sincerity in your voice seems to catch her off-guard, but she recovers before you can call her out on it. And by recover, all she really does is sidestep the conversation you need to have.
"Do you think Carol needs help?" She asks.
"Oh, she needs a lot of help but good luck getting through to her," you reply with an affectionate roll of your eyes.
Kamala barely stifles a laugh at your words, clearly enjoying the dynamic you're starting to form with them. While Carol wasn't exactly hard to read, she could be a little rough around the edges at first, especially when placed in stressful situations she feels responsible for.
Monica, on the other hand, lets out a long sigh. "I meant with the ship."
"Oh, yeah, probably. Just know she'll say no if you ask her."
"Yeah, I had a feeling."
 There's an edge of nostalgia to her words that you understand all too well. As badly as you want to talk to her about it, to reassure her that what happened wasn't her fault, that Carol still cares, you know it's not your place.
Unfortunately, you're also aware of how awkward your girlfriend can be. It's as endearing as it is frustrating.
While Monica goes down to the ship's engine room to talk to Carol, you stay with Kamala. 
You let her admire the place for a few moments before you speak up again. "Hey, you okay? Want to talk about what happened?"
Her eyes remain glued to Goose, busying herself with petting her even while she responds to your question. "You mean how I totally got scolded by my idol?"
You honestly have no idea what she's talking about, but you want her to feel supported, so you nod anyway. "Sure, if you want to."
The only response you get for a few seconds is a heavy sigh. You can see her shoulders slumping forward as she allows herself to finally accept how she's feeling. "I really didn't think our first meeting would go like this. It was supposed to be cooler, y'know? Full of bonding and really funny jokes and me getting to show off my awesome powers. Instead, I just messed up and made THE Captain Marvel mad."
You do your best to stifle the laughter that threatens to bubble up inside your throat. The last thing you want to do is invalidate her feelings but...you can't deny how amusing her rambling is.
"Sweetheart, I promise you Carol's not mad at you and I don't even know what happened. She's just protective. And really stubborn. And not the best team player."
Your words seem to bring little comfort to her. "I just...I don't want to disappoint her."
Kamala's voice breaks at the end, leading you to spring into action faster than you can even process. Even though you're not exactly sure how to comfort her, you know you have to do something. At least until Carol comes back.
"Hey," you say as you walk over to her, your arms wide open for her. "You won't. You're not going to disappoint anyone, okay? I guarantee you Carol's beating herself up for yelling at you. She's a captain, not a tyrant."
Your words make her chuckle even as she accepts the hug offer. She might not fully believe you right now, but that's okay. All that matters to you is that she doesn't feel like an outsider. Because as weird as it might be, you're all in this together now and that means being there for each other.
A few seconds go by before she speaks up again.
"Hey, um...is there somewhere I could shower?"
"Yeah, let me show you."
You show Kamala to the bathroom, helping her figure out how the shower works and giving her some of Carol's oversized clothes to wear. It's a small thing, but you hope it'll help her feel a little more at home in your large spaceship. It'd taken you a long time to get used to the whole being in space thing too.
Once you get back to the main area, you find Monica again, a thin layer of tears making her brown eyes sparkle. You're not exactly sure how to approach her, or if she even wants to be approached, but you know you have to do something. As much as you love Carol, you don't trust she didn't accidentally stick her foot in her mouth.
Monica watches you approach, silently analyzing your next move.
As much as you want to simply walk away, you can't. Not when you know how hard your girlfriend has been on herself about what happened with Monica and her mom.
"It's been hard for her too, y'know?" You say with a soft smile.
She blinks a few times, seemingly trying to hide how affected she is. "Oh, I don't...I'm fine."
Maybe you should leave it alone, it's technically none of your business, and yet...you can't stop yourself from prying a little. Mainly since you're also acutely aware of the team-up situation they find themselves in. The last thing they needis to be at each other's throats because of their past.
"Yeah? Is that why you can't look at Carol for more than five seconds?"
Her jaw clenches at that, but you stand firm. Or as firm as you can be when you're staring down the barrel of a loaded gun. The gun in question being Monica's exasperated expression.
"You have no idea what you're talking about."
Despite her attempt at sounding mad, the way her voice cracks reveals the true feelings lingering under the surface. The ones she's been pushing down for who knows how long.
"Maybe." You shrug. "But I know she's been beating herself up for not coming back sooner. I know she spent the majority of the last five years talking about your mom. About you. You're her family. The only one she has left."
Monica tries her hardest to appear unaffected, but the change in her expression says it all. Her eyes soften as her jaw unclenches, her bottom lip trembling just the slightest bit to let you know you've cracked her defenses.
"She has you."
Her words are soft. Not really a complaint or an argument. Simply a statement. One that makes your face flush despite your hardest efforts.
"That's not...you know what I mean."
For once, she drops the cool act. "I do, but my point still stands. You're her family too. And honestly? I think she needs you more than I do right now."
You let out a soft chucke. "Yeah, I can't argue with that. You'll be okay?"
The question is far more loaded than you realize and yet, she nods. "Yeah, I think so."
With that, you make your way back to Carol, not at all surprised to find her muttering under her breath as she paces back and forth. "Everything okay, Captain?"
She stops in her tracks the second she hears your voice. "Something like that. It's been a long day."
"Tell me about it, it seems you've brought out some strong emotions in everyone."
"Yeah." The blonde does her best to glue a smirk onto her face, but she fails miserably. If anything, her smile comes off more like a grimace than anything.
You cross the space between you in an instant. "How are you holding up?"
She answers your question with one of her own. "How's Kamala doing? I shouldn't have yelled at her earlier."
As much as you hate her tendency to side-step talking about how she's feeling, you allow it. Clearly, you're not the only one who's gotten attached to the young girl. "She's okay, maybe a little upset, but nothing a warm shower can't fix."
A long sigh escapes her and even though you want nothing more than you wrap her up in your arms, you hold back. As difficult as it is, you wait for her to show you what she needs. "This is why I don't work with a team. I'm awful at it."
You can't stop yourself from poking fun at her. "You're literally a captain, though."
This time, the smile that crosses her face looks warmer. Real in a way you're used to. "That's not funny."
"I thought it was hilarious."
You wrap your arms around her neck before she can complain about your shitty jokes, pulling her closer. She catches on pretty quickly and wraps her arms around your waist before she leans in to capture your lips in a slow kiss.
The moment ends far too quickly for your liking.
Her forehead rests against your own, her blue eyes sparkling with emotions you know she can't fully put into words. Not that you'd ever force her.
That being said, you wish you didn't know exactly where things were going.
"You're not going to tell me what's going on, are you?" You ask even though you already know the answer.
"Nope." She pecks your lips before you can protest. "I have enough to worry about, I can't put you in the line of fire too."
"You know I don't mind. I want to be here for you."
Her hand leaves your waist to trail her finger up your arm. She grips your wrist and slowly brings it away from her neck and toward her chest. "I know, princess, but I have to do this on my own. I have to fix my mistakes."
You find yourself huffing in response. "I hate it when you get all serious like that."
She chuckles, bringing your wrist up to her lips for a few lingering kisses. "I'll come back to you before you know it. Promise."
"I'll be waiting, Captain."
You pull her back in without another word, knowing full well you'll both keep to your promises.
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battyaboutbooksreviews · 7 months ago
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🦇 Breaking the Ice Book Review 🦇
❓ #QOTD What's your favorite sports romance? ❓ 🦇 NHL hot shot, Nick Hawkeye Hawke has 4 months to recuperate from a potentially career-ending injury. All he has to do is take it easy and keep things low-key. So, looking after his grandmother's beloved second-hand romance bookshop and working very closely with the ruthlessly efficient Samantha Evans is just what he needs right? Wrong! Career-driven Sam has impulsively decided to swap her highly stressful corporate job for a slower pace in her favorite bookshop at the exact time her biological clock has started to tick. And she wants absolutely none of that. But when your boss is a hot hockey superstar and you can’t stop daydreaming of him being your baby daddy, forced proximity takes on a whole new meaning. With temptation around every bookshelf, Nick and Sam find themselves skating on thin ice until they put themselves firmly in the friend zone. But the more they try to resist their slow burn, the more they want each other. How long can they stay in the zone until one of them breaks the ice?
💜 If you're looking for a sweet, excruciatingly slow-burn romance, this is for you. Let's break it down:
✨ Characters: Though I love a curvy FMC who knows what she wants in life and is ready to get it, Sam fell flat for me. She's sweet and flawed, but we're not given much outside of her baby craze, accounting acumen, and love for romance novels. The problem repeats with Nick; he plays hockey, has numerous older brothers, and loves cowboy romances. Nick's celebrity is used more as a plot piece than anything else. Beyond that, there's not much depth to these characters. They never even grieve over Birdie, the reason they're brought together in the first place. Every other man in this story is a cliche, irksome and misogynistic without real reason. The strongest character, Sam's sister, only appears in phone calls and one short visit, but even she's limited to an advice-giving older sister (with the kids Sam so desperately wants) who pushes Sam forward. However, I did love the parallel between Sam's first scene while getting ready in the morning to a scene later, when she's not over-analyzing or criticizing her appearance. Great show of character development (but what was Nick's, besides his sudden, unexpected desire to have a baby with Sam?).
✨ Plot and Pacing: Sam's focus is split: find a potential baby daddy and bide time until her old boss begs her to take her job back. Nick's focus should have been to recuperate, but that's abandoned quickly in exchange for helping Sam (be with another man) in any way he can. The fact that their priorities both shift so quickly should have told both characters their paths have changed. Instead, they both get a eureka moment after their split apart; a rom-com cliche. The pacing drags during the story's first half, then rushes forward in a dizzying blur, neglecting to allow readers to linger in the relationship.
✨ Romance: The story starts with the potential for enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, but the "enemies" part of that equation is quickly abandoned. I'm not sure what the point of starting with animosity was at all. Nick immediately falls for Sam, but his focus seems to be more on her curves than anything else. The slow burn drags, adding tension, but once the romance finally picks up, it's rushed, failing to provide any real heat. While their relationship is SWEET (trading beloved authors, Nick taking care of Sam), it starts focusing more on the physical than mental or emotional. For all their witty banter, they never really talk.
✨ Tone/Prose: There are moments when the dialogue is awkward, pulling readers out of the story while adding a layer of immaturity to the characters. The dialogue between Sam and the men at her office is especially cringe-worthy. Also, why were the phone calls between Sam and her sister in italics? Why? Those scenes gave us insight into Sam's mental state while giving the story small time jumps, but the formatting was weird and unnecessary.
💙 I never want to hear the phrase "cheeping eggs" ever again. Though I understand Sam's focus on a her ticking biological clock as a plot device to force her out of her comfort zone and into a journey of self-discovery, it's overdone and exhausting. Though it adds to the rom-com's comedy element, it makes Sam nearly one-dimensional. While I'm sure that's bound to be a turn-off for a great number of readers, I'm more irked by the story's queer element. Sam is given the chance to explore her sexuality, but Nick quickly laughs off the possibility that she's bisexual and makes a joke of it. If the story was really about self-discovery, that scene wouldn't have been so quickly discounted for laughs or used to push the characters into a romantic moment.
🦇 Recommended for fans of Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy, though the "sports" portion of this sports romance really takes the backburner.
✨ The Vibes ✨ 🐣 Forced Proximity 🏒 He Falls First 🐣 Body Positivity 🏒 Friends to Lovers 🐣 Self-Acceptance 🏒 Contemporary Sports Romance 🐣 Slow Burn
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long-live-evie · 8 months ago
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Hey cuties! ✨ I'm Evie, formerly of the Peace Syndicate, now of the Reality Warriors, trying to find my feet in the Force.
Who I am and who I was are very different people now. If you're somehow from the Syndicate, understand one thing: this team is my family, and I will not go back.
💙Have fun!❤️
Relationship Status: Taken by @officialjohnjones
Mun and muse are 18+, and Evie is very much committed to her beloved John Jones (whose mun and muse are also 18+ and my irl husband). She will act committed to him, so DNI if you don't like PG-13 levels of spice. I will not write anything NSFW/explicit, but a married couple do not behave like just friends, so don't expect that.
In character posting - #evie's social
Reply/reblog - #evie chats
Answered ask - #evie's dms
OOC posting - #//post
Evie's Diary tags are glimpses into the character from her own eyes, and are non-interactive.
#open/#closed tags are in use to determine what posts are open to random interactions and which are predetermined, planned posts with intended recipients. If you see a #closed tag, you may read or archive-reblog, but if you try to interact you will be ignored, and continued disrespect of the boundaries will result in a block.
// If you like my writing, you can find my other blogs linked below!
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I'm taking not breaking character seriously, but Evie is about as unserious as it gets. That said, there are some ground rules:
1. Absolutely ZERO NSFW. Evie is a free spirit, not a toy. Joke around, but don't cross the line of decency.
2. Apparently "God Mode" has been a problem. We'll be having none of that here. I'll warn you first try, block you second. God Mode is not fun for anyone.
3. I'm an adult, jsyk, I'm cool to chat with anyone but I'll remove myself from any situations with minors I think could get dangerous.
4. Respect my RP, I'll respect yours. We may not agree on a characterization, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun.
This blog deals with heavy topics such as ab#se, PTSD, hallucinations, death, loss, trauma, survivors' guilt, and other mental health issues.
Headcanons:
Evie gives off the vibe of an airhead, but she has a surprisingly sharp wit when she wants to show it. The Peace Syndicate has been trying to follow the Island forward ever since the Big Bang, but didn't have the tech to break through the dimensions. Until they finally made a breakthrough.
Her memories surrounding the rift that brought her to C5S4 are spotty and deeply traumatic. But she was confident, until S2 Remix, that her friends would find her there. Since then she's come to accept that her old team is dead, and she has worked to move on with John Jones and the Reality Warriors, trying to continue protecting the peace, but with less questionable methods.
The team has become her family, closer than she's ever had. Megalo Don is her best friend, followed closely by King Midas. Vengeance Jones is like an older brother to her. And John Jones is the love of her life.
She is now working to find her way forward with her new connection to the Force, which seems to have made a permanent connection with the Island and the Zero Point.
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theguyinthemathexamples · 2 years ago
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An Unknown Visitor 𖤓
Pairing(s): None (If there was it's almost always gonna be one-sided smh)
Genre: Comedy (w/ Angst if u squint)
C/W: possible ooc characters, the occasional curse, they/them pronouns, it gets confusing in some parts lol
Summary: Their "world" is handed over to another Creator, the reason completely unknown to them. To solve this conundrum, will they let this unknown god take control of them or will they make their stay a living hell?
One of a kind fic that I actually proofread, beware.
Ft. My friend's world & my high AR ass ✨
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It had been a while since their Creator had been back. Most things were suffering subtly without Their guidance, and it'll only get worse the longer They're away.
So, to feel the divine aura that their Creator bore on one afternoon brought quite an uproar in Teyvat.
...
But the land and its vegetation felt that something was wrong.
...
Terribly wrong.
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The four rushed back to their previous positions, back at the entrance of the Golden House, making sure that their perspective and placement was perfect. That they were perfect.
Even the soldiers standing guard made sure their body was as straight as a board.
They weren't overreacting, they were just happy that You were back! Promise!
Though, You did seem like You were having trouble accessing Your creation - which was quite uncharacteristic of You, but they were willing to wait the while.
As long as You spent time with them, all of their worries and doubts will wash away no problem.
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So that was why Your aura had been... particularly powerful.
They felt like You were already around them the moment you opened the medium to access their world.
Now, their original Creator felt comforting, a safe space, and a place to come to when they're stressed. But You...
You felt quite overwhelming to anyone that had been unfortunate enough to be on the active team.
It was like a big weighted blanket was draped over them, one that was so heavy it nearly prevented them from moving.
... Nearly.
It was comfortable, yes, but they felt like it was too much for them to handle.
Uncomfortable, even.
And the ones that first felt this were Ayato, Yanfei, Yaoyao, and Albedo. They all had an array of opinions, that's for sure.
Yaoyao felt like multiple Yueguis were on her, cuddling with her and not letting her escape. She tried moving the best she could, but she felt like her companions were being too clingy.
And while she wanted to stay and cuddle with the imaginary Yueguis more, there was a deity that was of higher rank that was watching her - and she needed to get her priorities straight, lest she'll get a scolding from her master.
Ayato felt like he was experiencing his childhood once more, wherein he and her sister were bundled up and tucked into their bed the previous night, only to get tangled up in each other's arms the next morning. Neither sibling wanted to let go of eachother, the both of them being too comfortable for their own good.
He knew he was still in the present now, where even seeing his sister for more than an hour was a rare occurrence - due to how busy he and Ayaka were.
And even if he wanted to stay like that for more than a while, something that was more powerful than Teyvat's Creator was observing him and the others. If he wanted his head to be connected to his neck by the end of the day, he needed to keep his professionalism and manners to it's fullest. But first, stress drinking... *insert loud sipping sounds here*
Albedo felt like he was back at his laboratory, the one that was situated at Dragonspine. Even though he was at the front of the Golden House at Liyue, he could unconsciously see and hear Sucrose hacking away into making a potion or a medicine of sorts from the looks of it.
He felt that a big blanket was on him, his back on his makeshift bed. While it was rare for the Chief Alchemist to get sick, it seemed like this was one of those occasions where he caught one. Outside of his laboratory, a snowstorm roared violently - an archon might even have difficulty traversing such an intense weather.
Though he knew none of his auditory nor visual hallucinations were real, it does make him think if Dragonspine is experiencing an extreme snowstorm right now, and if she was still in his lab, Sucrose would be stuck in there for quite a while.
For Yanfei, another blanket that was similar to that of Albedo's was on her. Along with the blanket, an ice pad is gently placed on her forehead. The sound of various pots and utensils could be heard clicking against eachother from another room, the smell of a piping hot soup freely traversing her childhood home.
It looked as if she was having quite an intense fever, likely due to staying and playing for an extended amount of time in the rain - as evidenced by the heavy shower of rain pouring outside.
Even though she could vividly see, hear and smell the scene in front of her, she knew that none of her visual, auditory, and other senses were cooperating with her.
She, Ayato and Albedo theorized that this... God may be trying to trick them into 'submitting' faster - but, the look of blinding excitement on Their face made them doubt their claims.
All of them wished to simply lie down and drown in Their presence, but it wouldn't end well - as was seen and reported by the daughter of Wanmin Restaurant's owner, their lives could also be at stake if they were to upset Them.
Though, they knew who this other Creator was, as They would often visit Their Grace's world, aka this Teyvat. A few ancient tablets, records and scrolls have also referenced that the Two have known eachother for a long while.
It has been subtly hinted that They're quite impatient, both in the eyes of other acolytes and as described in the scriptures about Them, it had all been proven as true.
This Creator was also very powerful, only taking them no less than 3 minutes to defeat the Primal Geovishap that had been causing some recent seismic activity near Tianqiu Valley.
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This was... quite the sight...
Flurries of "What the fuck"'s "Ain't no way man"'s, along with others that were accompanied with curses that could only be from Their mother tongue and common language could be heard from their ears.
It was a worrying but a curious sight for anyone lucky enough to witness such a scene.
An entity that was stronger than their Creator was weeping from the artifacts that Their Grace had entrusted them.
"Why does Albedo have an HP% circlet?? HE DOESN'T EVEN SCALE OFF OF HP- OH MY FU-"
Albedo sat there in silence, a sweat dropping from his forehead. Even before looking through their held weapons and artifacts, They expressed high caution and extreme weariness - almost as if They were already expecting the oh-so rare antiques they've been given by Their Grace to be absolutely worthless from their own personal tast-
"WHY IS YAOYAO HOLDING A GEO DAMAGE BONUS GOBLET???? IS THIS- GIRLIE WHAT THE ABSOLUTE FU-"
Oh boy, this was going to be a wild ride indeed...
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All of them felt concerned for you, really really concerned. Really, believe them! Though, maybe it was time to take a break, Your Eminence?
You've already helped them out enough, and they're truly truly grateful, but you've almost broken into tears for nearly the 4th time in the span of 1 hour - which was technically 2 ½ days for them, but still.
It would be best if Their Eminence gets Their proper rest, even if it might take Them a long time to come back.
...
The acolytes look at their new - but albeit unknown - Creator. They couldn't help but think to themselves...
Had this change... been consented to by Their Grace? Did Their Grace allow Them to just swoop them up under Their wing? Didn't Their Eminence already have another Teyvat to take care of? Wouldn't it be quite troublesome for them to balance the time they spent between both? What would that Teyvat think? Could it even think?
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Cake's Notes: FINALLY. I'M FINALLY DONE. THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A VALENTINE'S SPECIAL BUT I GOT STUCK ON BABYSITTING DUTY IYKWIM AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
this is cringe asf; might make a part 2 tho, who knows
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atlaese · 3 years ago
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around the block - m.m.
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prompt: "tourist asking for directions" summary: lost in the city that never sleeps you find the one man who shouldn't be able to help you navigate the city, yet his kindness makes everything better. pairing: reader x matt murdock   tw: meet-cute, mentions of catholicism (a little joke about a priest), pure fluff tbh! words: 2K. a/n: this is my entry for @fluffyprettykitty's 1K celebration/writing challenge. congratulations again lovie!!! <3. i highly recommend everyone to check out her blog; she's so immensely talented and has something for everyone! <3 it's been a few weeks since I wrote for matty boy, but i just had to use this prompt for him. i hope you enjoy and i very much welcome any feedback <33
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You wouldn’t say you were lost per se. Lost was a word that you used for people who didn’t know who they were. People that had gone their whole lives as someone that they weren’t, someone formed by society.
You were just a bit confused at your current location.
You were somewhere in New York, that was obvious (you would recognize those green street signs anywhere). Yet, you had no clue what borough you were in. 
In your opinion, it could either be Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens or any of the other boroughs that made New York the beautiful city it was. 
If you had prepared this impromptu day in the city better, you’d have charged your phone, brought a small map and perhaps met up with one of your friends that lived in the city.
But unfortunately, none of that happened. 
You had to be in the city for a day to attend a meeting at a publisher for one of your clients. You were an independent PR manager, your company on the brink of exponential growth and you’d do a lot for the few clients you had. Flying in for a meeting in another state was not a problem if it meant putting out a good reputation for your company. 
Once your flight arrived in the early morning hours, you got the bad news that your client came down with a sinus infection due to allergies and that the meeting was postponed until further notice. You loved spring, but the pollen really messed up your schedule.
If you had known this ahead, you’d have met up with a dear friend you knew from college, yet they too were unavailable due to a major walk-out at a client’s firm. 
And for your phone… it was honestly a piece of shit. It stopped working when the battery level hit 28% and it also had trouble charging. You needed to bend the charging cable in a certain way for it to charge. Yes, you had been electrocuted twice already. 
So there you were, all alone in New York City, less prepared than ever before.
But New Yorkers were friendly people, right?
You saw a lady pushing a stroller headed your way, her curls bouncing with every step she took as she had a determined look on her face.
“I’m sorry, can I ask something?” you spoke up, a friendly smile plastered on your face.
The woman didn’t even spare a glance as she walked on, and it was only in passing that you saw the white AirPods in her ears. 
You didn’t get discouraged though, as you spotted a man with a suit who seemed to know his way around the city.
“I’m sorry, could I trouble you for a second?”
The man looked at you with big green eyes, a deer caught in the headlights. 
“Excusez-moi, no English, je ne parle pas anglais, désolé.”
“Oh, sorry,” you muttered, embarrassment flooding your entire being. This whole day had morphed from a normal business trip into something where nothing went right. It felt like the equivalent of walking around with socks only to then step into a puddle of water. It wasn’t a nice feeling. 
The only positive thing about today might have been the weather.
Summer had just arrived in New York. It was the time just before the pressing heat that would make the city feel like a bubble that was about to burst. There was a light breeze for you to enjoy, the sun’s beams were warming your skin, making you wish you could read your book in the shade of a tree in Central Park. These were the days that made hauling a book with you every day worth it.
Yet, as much as you wished to go there, you had absolutely no idea how to get there.
You stood in front of a church and you had a few options here. You could go inside and bother the priest for directions (would that count as blasphemy?), or you could bother the sunglasses-wearing man that was sitting on the bench next to the entrance. 
Your choice was quickly made. No need to bother the man of faith when you could bother the handsome stranger with a slight scruff and perfectly coiffed hair. 
The man didn’t react as you sat down next to him, his suit in a crisp state as he seemed to just be enjoying the nice weather during his lunch break.
“I’m so sorry to bother you,” you said, an apologetic look on your face, “but I’m a little lost, do you know where exactly we are?”
The man tilted his head your way in confusion, he could have been daydreaming and hadn’t even noticed you sitting down.
“Oh I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you!”
“It’s fine,” he said, licking his lips and sitting up a bit straighter. “We’re in Hell’s Kitchen at the moment, but hearing your accent I’ve got a feeling you’re not familiar with the place.”
You let out a little scoff but laughed nonetheless.
“You’ve got a good ear, I am indeed not really familiar with the boroughs, unfortunately. I just need to find my way to Central Park.”
“Got something to do in Central Park?” he inquired, tilting his head in question. His glasses were tinted in a dark colour, not giving any sign of what colour eyes would be hidden behind them. 
“I was just gonna read a bit in the shade before going back to my hotel,” you said. “My meeting was cancelled last minute so now I have the day to spend here.”
“The quintessential New Yorker experience,” he nodded, a ghost of a smile painted on his lips. “Can’t say I wouldn’t do the same.”
You smiled at his remark, happy that the native New Yorker wouldn’t shun you for doing something like that. 
“Anyway, I have some time to spare, I can walk with you to the park,” he said, quickly looking at the church’s entrance. 
“Oh, really? That would honestly make my day!”
The day really had done a 180 spin. At this point, you were grateful to get directions, so the fact that he would walk you all the way back made you want to hug him. 
You stood up from the bench, failing to hide the smile on your face. Well, he deserved to know how happy this made you. 
But then, your smile faltered a bit. Or a lot even, the smile replaced by your jaw that had gone slack. 
The man had stood up as well, his sunglasses still perched on his nose, his bag slung over his one shoulder and a white cane in his opposite hand. 
A white cane, which was first folded up and laying next to him, was an inconspicuous item that you hadn’t even noticed in your rush to find your current location. 
Maybe that was the moment you felt truly lost. Lost in your subconscious, perhaps, because you really needed to pay attention to your surroundings.
“Oh,” you let out, shaking your head in confusion and gesturing for him to let it be, that you’d ask someone else.
“Are you gesturing right now?” he asked, a sly smile on his lips as his tongue wet them once more. 
Was he… was he laughing at you? Laughing at the confusion that surrounded you, the fact that the one thing you shouldn’t do in front of a blind person was to gesture?
“Yeah, I am so incredibly sorry,” you apologized. If a small thundercloud would come floating above your head and let the rain pour down on only you, you wouldn’t even mind. It could be karma.
“It’s okay, really,” he laughed, “I can still show you the way, I’m quite the navigator.”
He held out his left arm, a welcoming smile on his face.
“Take my arm and then we’ll walk to the park together.”
“Are you sure? I wouldn’t want you to do something out of your comfort zone.”
“My name is Matt Murdock and my comfort zone encompasses the whole of New York City, just accept my help.”
You laughed at his confident nature and introduction and loosely wrapped your right arm around his left as you let your name softly slip past your lips.
“So, y/n, what do you do that makes you come to the city?”
Matt started walking, a steady rhythm of thumps on the concrete as his cane hit the ground. You fell into step with him, a comfortable tread that was just fast enough for the both of you.
“I’m in PR,” you explained, “I was only supposed to be here today for a meeting, but my client got sick.”
“And you decided to go out on an adventure?”
“Yeah, but unfortunately I wasn’t very well prepared,” you laughed. “But it seems that my day was made a million times better now that I’ve got my own personal guide!”
Matt laughed, and for the whole way to the park, you talked about everything and nothing.
Matt explained his job, hence why he was dressed so fancily and why he could just take a two-hour lunch. 
You told him about your dreams of owning a bigger company & he told you about his colleague and best friend, Foggy. 
“Well, according to my memory, we should be at the park,” Matt announced as you rounded the corner. “Could you confirm that we are indeed at an entrance?”
“Affirmative,” you said, softly squeezing his bicep in excitement. “Does it make me a horrible human if I told you I’m glad my client called in sick?”
A laugh rumbled up through his chest, making him softly shake as you glanced up at him. The rays of the sun were hitting his face just right, giving a small glimpse at the eyes that were a little less hidden beneath the sunglasses. They seemed to be a beautiful brown, with thick lashes framing them. 
“It doesn’t, not in my professional opinion at least.”
You slowly unwrapped yourself from his arm, signalling that this was the point where your ways would part. 
“Thank you, Matt, really, I still would have been walking around Hell’s Kitchen like a chicken without a head without you.”
“It’s not a problem, I enjoyed this… little walk with you,” he smiled, tilting his head down in response. “I’m glad I met you.”
“I’m glad my distress makes you happy,” you joked. “No, I’m kidding I’m really glad I met you, too.”
“Unfortunately, I have to get back to my office, but next time you’re in the city you might want to get lost in Hell’s Kitchen again.”
“Lost in front of the church, where a man is sitting on a bench?”
Matt nodded as he got his phone out of his bag and held it out to you. 
“I’d love it if you wanted to give me your number? You’d never be lost in the city again, I swear.”
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Matt turned out to be right.
You got to know each other even better through the lengthy late-night phone calls and quick e-mails during lunch. During the late evenings in your office, you put each other on speaker to have some company - you would be working on a campaign and he would be preparing his opening statements for a case.
The publisher in New York decided to get you on retainer, meaning that you had to be in the city at least twice a month. It also meant that you got to be with each other a lot more.
And in the end, you really never got lost in that city again, because he was always there to guide you around the block. 
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mandii-morbid · 2 years ago
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I am currently working my way through the fourth book in the Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy, "Glow". I cannot believe how pulled in I was by Auren's character, and really all the characters but I felt a kinship with Auren specifically. I found myself crying and raging with her throughout the books at every turn of the page.
I know this is going to be yet another series I will feel lost and sad over once it is finished. The rise of each of these characters through their hardships, abuses, and pain is a somewhat triggering journey of heart and growth and truly resonates with those who have been broken, beaten, and on the verge of giving up. It may be a fantasy series but it touches on some truly real subjects and problems if you take away the fae magic and the monarchies. Manipulation, abuse, gaslighting. Toxic relationships. The characters really had a feel of someone who truly knows those experiences and reflects them like a mirror. One that can be hard to read through especially if you catch yourself in that reflection. But the realness of it made it hit that much harder. Although I personally enjoy those fantastical touches, the fae, the magic, and the unreality of reality dappled in with the real and raw emotion. I revelled in the moment where Auren enacted such a poetic end to her suffering at the hands of her abuser. It was somehow cathartic. It brought a wholly dark and sadistic smile to my face as the narrators described the scene unfolding. But I felt sorrow about it too. Knowing that this was also a symbolic death of a part of her too. Even if it was possibly necessary and maybe deserved for that specific person.
A very touching story of regaining your sense of self, your freedom, finding strength in yourself, finding your love for yourself aside from just the romance of another. Not that I am complaining about that, no, not at all. I definitely ship Auren and Slade and the spicy details that are all involved with them were just delicious icing on the cake.
I cannot wait for the 5th book to come out. ✨
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I mean Raven Kennedy's writing was just, words are hard right now, just YES. Also she really has a lot of verbiage that stokes my inner feminist too.
Here are some quotes that really got me:
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"There comes a point in your life when you have to choose between having regrets and the possibility of making mistakes. I’d rather make those mistakes than live without ever taking a chance, because I’ve missed out on too much already. Taking chances can be like walking through a mudslide, where every inch of you gets stained, but regrets are the stagnant pools of deprivation, and I’ve been wading in them for far too long."
"I kept taking it and taking it, convincing myself that this was the way it needed to be. Lying to myself because I loved him, because he manipulated me. I’ve been bending over backwards for so long that I forgot I even had a spine."
"That’s the thing with trauma to the body—it shows up instantly. In breaks and bruises, in burns and in blood. But the trauma on the inside, that’s harder to see. It creeps around your mind, poisons you with disquiet. It can hit you out of nowhere, debilitating and ruinous. There are no marks visible for those. None, save the shadows in your eyes."
"One person's pain doesn't negate another's. Our heartaches are not competition, but the bridge to empathy. So that we can look at one another and know that on some level, we understand. That's one beautiful thing about grief, I think. That sometimes, we can find someone in the world to look at from the other side of the bridge of our torments and know that we are not alone."
"Time changes with torment. It stretches on, lengthening seconds, extending minutes. I’ve learned that pain and fear have a way of prolonging. And as if that weren’t cruel enough, our minds make sure we relive those moments again and again and again, long after they’ve passed. What a bastard, time is."
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moonlight-prose · 4 years ago
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Okay i know I meant to send you a request earlier but I was just hit with a funny thought 😂 You staying at a cottage with Frankie in the summer and trying to relax out on the dock but he keeps trying to cover you up because there are a bunch of guys on the neighbouring dock and he doesn’t want them looking at you half naked like “hey it’s pretty sunny out maybe you should cover up” “no it’s okay I’ve got sunscreen on” love me some ✨protective Frankie✨ congrats on your milestone!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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A/N: The way you come to my inbox and give me the cutest things I’ve ever heard make my day. And I’m so happy to write them. This one is super short and I’m sorry about that, but I hope you like it!
Word Count: 1.5k
Pairing: Frankie x F!Reader
Warnings: none
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      The sounds of Sam Cooke played on the small speaker you’d brought outside to the dock with you where you now lay relaxing and taking in as much sun as you could. It felt nice and warm on your skin. Every once in awhile you could hear the shouts of men who were having what looked like a barbeque on the neighboring dock. But you didn’t let that bug you, because it was rare for you to be out in the sun for this long.
      You’d chosen a bathing suit that was sure to show skin, but also drive your boyfriend crazy. It’s not like you meant for it to happen. The driving him crazy part. You just wanted to sunbathe; except you saw the way his eyes lingered on you for longer than necessary. Half of him wanted to give you one of his button downs to wear over your suit, but you assured him you weren’t leaving the dock.
      Except it was like he had set a timer to come out and check on you. The second the barbeque on the other dock began, he would come out and regularly talk to you about anything and everything. You didn’t mind. The whole reason you were there was to spend time with him, but he said he had to get some stuff done before joining you outside. So, you were left to relax on your own.
      Your lips curved up into a small smile as you heard the door open. “Come to join me yet baby?” you called out without opening your eyes.
      His footsteps got closer and you opened your eyes as his figure blocked out the sun. The half open button down he wore was just so him that you wished he’d dress like that every day. You also noticed his eyes glancing over his shoulder every minute or so when he heard the men shout or say something loud. When you met Frankie, he wasn’t one for being overly protective, but then you wore your first pair of short shorts around him and that side came out more than ever. The entire night he was on edge ready to take you home, offering you his jacket to hopefully cover you up somewhat.
      “Is there a problem?” you asked innocently. Damn right there was problem. You were laying out where anyone could see you in the skimpiest piece of fabric, he’d ever seen you go outside in.
      “You sure you don’t want one of my shirts? It’s a little too sunny,” he said, his hands already going to the buttons of the one he wore.
      The smile you wore only grew. “No thanks baby, I’ve got on some sunscreen. Besides the sun feels nice.”
      “Oh.” He shifted as if getting ready to leave again. “Are you sure? Because I heard it was going to the hottest it’s been all year.” He was stalling to go inside he knew that much, but he also was trying to get you to cover the parts of skin that knew would drive any man crazy.
      “Well, if it gets that hot then I’ll just come inside,” you replied. You knew what he was doing, but didn’t bother calling him out on it.
      “Alright. Let me know if you change your mind.” He resigned himself to knowing you would be out here until the sun went down and maybe even after, but he didn’t want to spoil your day so he continued to stand there hoping you’d change your mind.
      “Will do. I would however love if you joined me.” Your hand caught his bringing him closer. “You’ve been working all afternoon.”
      He nodded. “I’m almost done. I’ll come out in thirty minutes.” Leaning down he pressed a kiss to your lips that were jutted out in a pout. “I promise querida.”
      “You just sealed that promise with a kiss Morales. I’m going to hold you to that.” Another kiss was pressed to his lips that you attempted to deepen just to get him to remain there with you. But eventually he pulled away and dragged himself inside when all he really wanted to do was get you to cover up.
      Another half hour passed and like clockwork his head popped out again holding two glasses of lemonade. “Want some?” he asked handing it to you.
      You sipped generously seeing the way his head still turned to the guys who had decided they would go leap into the lake. You however had your eyes remained on him. Though he couldn’t see your gaze through the sunglasses you wore, he knew you were watching him, could feel it as you looked at him in his shorts and shirt. It was unfair how gorgeous he was just by throwing on some clothes that showed his skin. And it seemed that no matter how many times you told him that, he never believed you.
      “You going to join me yet?” you asked.
      He still didn’t turn his attention back to you. “Frankie?” Nothing. “Gee what about if I take my top off?” He still didn’t turn around. “I’m going to do it. I’m going to take my top off where they can all see the goods and there’s nothing you can do about it. Watch I’m doing it now.” Still nothing.
      You sighed but narrowed your eyes at the hint of the smile on his face. “You’re listening to me huh; you just want to be a little shit instead.”
      He let out a loud laugh that had you turning away from him. “Come on querida. I’m sorry. Hey look I’ll stay outside with you on one condition.”
      “I cover up?” you asked seeing the way his eyes practically pleaded with you.
      Yes, you didn’t mind him being protective over you, but sometimes it hindered the way he acted around you. Instead of telling him not to be so protective you came up with a different solution to his problem. Sitting up and catching his attention fully you spread your legs and held out your arms. His confused but surprised look made you smile.
      “Well? Are you going to cover me up or what?” you asked.
      His mouth fell open at your offer. He wasn’t sure if he was dreaming it and would wake up any second or if you were actually proposing he cover you up with his body. The offer wasn’t sexual in the slightest, and he knew that. Still the idea made him nearly blush. Frankie wasn’t one for PDA on most days unless he had some liquid courage in him. He was about to say no, but then he remembered what you were doing while he continued to try to get you to cover your skin. You were asking him to stay with you, to spend time with you, even if it was to just lay out in the sun.
      So, he did just that. He remained there with you and knelt down in between your spread-out legs, settling himself on top of you. You wrapped your legs around him on instinct as he propped himself up by his forearms by your head. He could feel the warmth radiate off of your body and soak into his. The shirt he wore protected him from the sun, but even then, it was starting to sink down until it was the sky turned brilliant shades of orange.
      “Better?” you asked.
      He pressed a kiss to your lips feeling you smile into it. “Not exactly what I meant querida.”
      His eyes closed at the feeling of you running a hand through his hair, your nails scratching lightly against his scalp. “It’s kind of what you meant.”
      “You’re just trying to seduce me,” he replied teasingly with his eyebrow raised.
      Letting out a laugh your head fell back against the lounge chair while his rested on your chest letting your hands still run through his hair. The sun was going down, but you were too comfortable to move from where you lay. Sure, he was protective, but he was still your Frankie at the end of the day. The sounds of the men from the other dock faded away and yet you still didn’t move; the sun beating down on your skin all day having worn you out.
      “Ready to head inside?” he asked sleepily, pressing a kiss to your shoulder.
      You nodded cupping his cheek and bringing his lips back to yours. “I love you Frankie.”
      He smiled. “Even if I get a tad over protective?”
      “I don’t mind it. You’re cute when you’re protective,” you said shrugging your shoulders a bit. “Besides it got you to spend time with me so I’m not complaining.”
      “I still wouldn’t be opposed to you wearing my shirt.” His lips found their way to yours once more.
      Rolling your eyes underneath your sunglasses you shoved him lightly. “You just want to see me in your clothes all the time don’t you.”
      “I can’t help that you look gorgeous in my clothes.” Propping himself up again he brushed his nose against yours. “Besides I really wouldn’t mind if you wore it after getting some exercise.” The way his eyebrows raised and his eyes lit up with mischief told you exactly what kind of exercise he was talking about.
      “You’re a menace Frankie Morales, you know that?” you exclaimed trying your best not to laugh.
      “You love me anyways.”
      Kissing him again, because it was him and you couldn’t get enough, you didn’t bother trying to stop your smile. “I really do.”
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