#thx anon! that was really sweet encouragement and also you are very very right in what you wrote!

[mintacle]

Your post about Jason being girl coded reminded me of a post which talked about the anger of abuse survivors. How it's brushed off, and how they are victim blamed for their own abuse and called hysterical and other things. Many survivors also talked about their own experiences. These women were expected to forgive and forget their trauma, they were told their anger was stupid and harmful and annoying to witness. Anger is unanimously seen as bad and the post was about how it's good and that if the victims want to express their anger, remain angry and not forgive, they have every right to do so. I was new to comics then and had just read a lot of Jason and so I made a connection between him and what the post talked about. It honestly changed my entire understanding of his character. Every single point, every thing in that post seemed to be about Jason. It baffled me. The post also resonated with me (mostly about how women are silenced and how we're not allowed to be angry, I've experienced this my whole life) a lot but much more strongly with Jason. I've never talked about it because it seemed very stupid to me that I was equating a real life thing with a fictional character and that too a man. But now I feel vindicated that I am not the only one who sees this. Mostly when people say that Jason's like a girl it's about that he's feminist and that he's fridged like female characters, which are totally true of course! But there's also his rage(how dare he be angry), how he's called emotional(like an insult or weakness) and stupid(his every skill and accomplishment is easily forgotten) and constantly victim blamed for his own abuse. All of these things are as you said, very girl coded. Thank you for making that post and opening discussion about this topic! I hope you write more.

I've got nothing to add, Anon you get full marks.

I think that the fact that Jason is still very much a man allows women who identify with him to feel stronger in their hurt though. It can feel disempowering to identify with a female character with the same kind of story because it gets framed in a kind of mocking way. Like "haha, look at her thinking she is strong." Or it can feel like a fake and superficial attempt at girlpower, which still ends up making women feel more mocked than taken seriously. So identifying with Jason on feminine problems I think is very valid and validating!

And thanks for the encouragement anon! There are for sure more posts like this to come because I'm currently very much in the mood to talk about this.

[sunshinexlollipops]

FOR THE LOVE OF MANGOS PLZ. A/O ARTHUR HEADCANONS (both with the reader and Arthur being A/O plz! Thx!!!)

anon. I have heard your prayers. your answers are coming. (like Arthur. and much of this community over abo Arthur, apparently lol.)

BONUS: alongside doing alpha and omega for Arthur, I did high and low honor as well. It would definitely affect how Arthur acts in the ABO verse. Also made gender neutral, alongside you being alpha or omega yourself. ;)

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A L P H A A R T H U R

Low Honor

when you first arrive in the gang, Arthur allows his eyes to wander to you. he leered alongside the others when you were new, and he didn’t make any attempt at hiding his interest.

soon, the others become competition, and you best believe Arthur is going to finesse himself an alpha/omega like you. you are his prize.

he boasts about himself, takes the lead on missions, steals the prettiest and best stuff for you, hunts your favorite game, puffs his chest, tries to act badass and suave. he pretty much postures himself at you, acting like a stereotypical alpha trying to impress their intended mate.

and normally, you hate pompous alphas like this, but damn if it doesn’t work.

he’s possessive asf. constantly baring his teeth at anyone who so much as looks your way with any interest in their gaze.

you’re HIS alpha/omega, and he makes sure to let everyone know.

there’s also a huge thing about scent: you have to ALWAYS smell like you’re his. whether he marks you, your clothes— or even puts you in his own— strangers don’t even have a problem with knowing that there is an alpha to answer to if they try anything.

if someone even so much as makes a comment or joke, or if a stranger says something in passing, best believe you have an enraged Arthur Morgan at the ready. he will take people down, guns or not.

marking is also done with hickeys. he loves how flustered they make you, and he takes damn pleasure in seeing the jealousy in the others’ eyes for getting to put them all over your neck. it’ll make it that much sweeter for his mating bite.

he hints about your upcoming heat/rut, or even about his own, and there’s no doubt that he wants to be there for the main event.

and when it does happen, Arthur is there before you’re even really into it. you can even be in the middle of camp, he won’t care— he’ll grab ahold of you, throw you over his shoulder, and take you where he deems fit to weather it out.

(maybe his tent in camp, or an abandoned shack he scoped out nearby, it all depends. because even if someone tries to bother you both, they’re getting shot.)

the alpha is rough and quick, he gives it to you like you need. there’s never a dull or slow moment when you’re in bed with Arthur.

overstimulation KING. you think your climax is the end of it? WRONG. he will work you through every second. even when he’s got a knot deep in you. the man will stop when either you or him drop. and good luck, he’s got stamina core for daysssss

also. huge fan of eating you raw. he loves getting your slick in his beard, till he looks wet with it. he will literally make you drip from his tongue alone. you’re better than a shot of whiskey any day.

when you do pass out eventually, Arthur takes those moments to stand outside for a quick smoke break. shirtless. with nail marks from you all over his chest and back. he likes the way Micah gets pissed, because he was never alpha enough for anything like this. (a cig never tasted so good, either.)

he’ll sketch you as you are, naked, and marked up by him. he also does close ups of his bites, those are his faves.

it’s when you’re deepest in heat that he gives you his mating bite. you knew it was coming, he made it obvious, but it doesn’t stop the gasp that escapes you when he does it.

he places it where it’ll be obvious no matter what you do, and he likes it like that

he’ll mark your neck up like nothing else, and he���s very proud of the way you looked wrecked afterward

you don’t walk right for at least a week and a half afterward, something that Arthur puffs his chest about. he always smirks at the comments the others make at your stiff gate. it makes watching you that much more pleasurable.

likes you loud. he wants no one to doubt when he takes you. he wants you screaming so they can all hear just how good he’s making you feel. you’re embarrassed most of the time, but shame is nothing he could ever feel when it comes to something like that.

pretty much every time a job goes well or there’s a celebration, it ends with him knotting you. ;)

when stuff goes bad, there’s still knotting, but expect him to get you to the point where your body aches as much as it sings under him.

if you get pregnant, expect Arthur to be extremely pleased with himself. he bred you well, and he can’t wait to see how you’ll look.

he’s more possessive and wanting of you when you’re expecting— you always have him stiff and hungered when he sees you as you are, knowing he did that to you

when the kids (or pups) are born, he’ll try and get you knocked right back up

High Honor

it starts with a crush, and dear lord was Arthur pining when you first arrived.

he hears the others gushing about you, and when the others also speak of their own interest, Arthur stays quiet and feels hopeless— how could you end up with an alpha like him with so many better people lining up?

he vents in his journal, writing poems and fantasies he has where he gets to be your alpha. he is very longing, and sometimes you catch him staring at the fire or when you happen to feels his eyes on you. (he can’t be subtle, even though he thinks he is.)

he draws you, ofc. with flowers in your hair, when you laugh. his favorite moments are when you’re smiling, because he likes to imagine that he’s the sole reason it’s stretching your lips.

this man practically breaks his own heart over you, and he M O P E S

but, much to his surprise, the girls and other encourage him, and he FINALLY gathers the courage to tell you about the god damn cavity you’ve made with how sweet he is on you and you A C C E P T?

he courts you, right and proper like an alpha should. he gets you flowers, sweets, nice clothes or other trinkets he thinks you’d like— all acquired fairly. he also takes you on dates, from the theater in Saint Denis to quiet rides through the Heartlands with you by his side.

he endures so much teasing, especially from Micah and John, but he will take it. he doesn’t care if he’s gone “soft,” you’re too good for him to be anything but. Micah can still stfu though.

he doesn’t ask you to help with him during his rut, and he’s shy to offer his... uh.... assistance.... with your heat/rut. not because he doesn’t want to, but because he doesn’t want to pressure you! he doesn’t want you to think he’s only here for that, or that he would be disappointed if you declined! this dumbass would gladly go gray if you waited that long.

(which you never would, obviously. but damn if that isn’t sweet asf.)

when it does come around, he is so sweet. he found this really nice place— this precious cabin— and he’s been preparing it for months while he waited for this moment.

he’s so gentle with you, and not impatient at all. he preps you, makes sure you’re always comfortable. he only intends for you to feel pleasure, not pain, and trust me— you’re gonna enjoy yourself.

he peppers you with kisses, constantly asking if you’re okay or if there’s something else he can do. he’ll follow your requests, and give you what you need as you want it.

when you climax, Arthur is sweet to you, he praises you, holds you close as it happens. he doesn’t push you, and let’s you float right back to him whenever you’re ready.

during the moments in between the heights of your heat, he cleans you up, and feeds you peaches by his fingers as you lean against his chest.

he’ll hum songs for you, because of course he doesn’t know the words. but the tunes are pretty, just like you.

if you ask kindly enough, he’ll even read from his journal. but don’t worry, he’s always been a sucker for big doe eyes, and yours do him the worst.

he shows you the sketches he’s made too, especially when he was thinking you’d never give him the honor of being your alpha. they’re too precious.

the heat/rut will pass without a mating bite, because it needs to be done RIGHT.

he plans it out, it’s pretty much Hallmark. he buys your favorite food, takes you to your favorite place. he makes it special by giving you the same flowers that made his first bouquet that he gave you, and made sure to ask you under the stars like you wanted.

he is careful about it, and he feels awful that it has to hurt, but he makes sure to kiss it afterward, and he gives you a tonic to make it stop aching.

he places it lower on your neck, where it can be easily covered if you wanted

(but you’d never— because the way Arthur looks so flustered when you walk around with unbuttoned collars is WORTH IT)

he is such a proud alpha, and he walks around camp with his head held high and not even Micah can bring him down

he constantly gets you things, or does stuff with you. he never lets a moment pass where you don’t feel loved or appreciated by him

if you get pregnant, Arthur will be emotional. tears, but happy ones, will be shed. he can’t believe he got so lucky to mate an alpha/omega like you, and that you’re giving him a family again.

after you break the news, Arthur will practically worship you. that, and he will be protective like nobody’s business over anything and everything— someone threatens you? someone says your fat? expect low honor Arthur levels of mayhem.

when your kid finally get into the world, he can’t help but be the proudest papa Arthur. he is a bear to these kids, and he dotes on them endlessly. but he also makes time for you, and always tells you how grateful he is.

he doesn’t push for more kids, but you can tell he’s a big family man, and you can’t help but try and put a smile on his face for as much as he finally puts one on yours like he wanted to from the start

O M E G A A R T H U R

Low Honor

when you arrive— holy shit. he might as well be in heat with how wet you get him. the others thirst over you too, and oh, it makes Arthur j e a l o u s.

NEEDY. when he notices you, you spark an itch he can’t scratch. he is constantly biding for your attention, and he’ll do whatever he can to get it.

he touches himself to the thought of you, and he gets off many a time by the fantasy of you getting him and claiming him. never gets old. especially when you catch him moaning. totally not on purpose.

Arthur does all he can to seem like the omega you desire, and he may or may not have done things like play around with your clothes to get you smelling like him.

when his heat comes up, he plays up how bad they are and that he needs someone. he definitely makes sure to do this around you. for no reason at all, of course.

you offer, and ohmygod what a surprise Arthur accepts that shit like VISA

Arthur preps like nobody’s business. he tries to make himself look nice, tries to figure out things you like. he aims to have you claiming him by the end of this.

when he feels his heat ramp up, he’s slick for you, and let’s you know.

he takes control, and rides you hard. has has you begging for him, he takes you so deep. he’s practically hoarse himself, and the whole camp knows just how you feel inside of him now.

(thanks Arthur)

he plays on your instincts, and he manages to get you to bite him on the neck. your claim is the first thing he’s wanted since a good fuck when his first heat hit, and damn if he didn’t get both from you.

if you knot Arthur, it practically makes him D R O O L

Arthur has no shame about the bite. he shows it off, let’s everyone know that he got claimed. he hasn’t been this much of a show since he presented.

he always tells you how slick you get him, and he will always try and pull a quickie whenever he can manage.

he tries to spur jealousy from you whenever he can, but don’t worry, he’s just as possessive over you

High Honor

holy shit. you. you are something else, and damn if Arthur doesn’t feel like a sad pathetic omega for lusting after you as he is.

he’s never craved someone like you before, and he doesn’t know how to feel about it. he hasn’t even exactly felt the desire to be claimed, but oh, you make him feel a lotta things.

he doesn’t try to mention his heats— he doesn’t want you to think you owe him help or that he’s dreamt about you making him feel good, but when you finally ask about it it just kinda... happens?

when you offer helping him, he about loses his mind. you? during his heat? what did he do to deserve that?

he gets so nervous, thinking he’ll embarrass himself, or that you’ll reject him for whatever reason. he thinks he’s hideous and doesn’t understand what you see back in him, but he just tries to focus on making it good for you.

you notice his nerves, and you assure him it’s fine. pretty much all of his heat, you’re praising him, and you get to see just how it gets to the omega. apparently, he really likes it when you tell him how good he is.

Arthur feels great, and he responds so well. you light him on fire, and damn, a heat never felt this good. you make it bearable. enjoyable. that isn’t an easy feat.

when Arthur climaxes, he clenches around you, both with his arms and his body— and he cries out.

you end up biting him out of reflex, and oh god— it makes Arthur caterwaul because he didn’t know how much he needed this

you apologize, saying you should’ve known and done better, but Arthur doesn’t care. he loves it. and he loves you.

Arthur is proud of your bite, and he can’t believe he’s your mate. he accepts the role with grace, and enjoys the way it gets you flustered.

he oftens tells you how much he loves you, and how he wouldn’t be mated to anyone else.

there you go anon! hope you enjoyed. ;)

[dumbbelle]

do you have any favourite blogs??? like any kind of blogs!! (just curious skmfmd)

This got outta hand so quickly. But here was my overall answer:

I follow a lot of seventeen blogs. Like a lot. But I also follow a lot of people who are generally nice and who have cute tags because they help brighten up my day. I like art blogs and those calming aesthetic blogs because they make my dash prettier. And I follow my in-real-life friends like @leechansthighs and @verifiedspheniscidae and @vernaans no matter their content (although their blogs are all still A+ content and I’d probably follow them regardless). And I like @myetie so much that I played Mystic Messenger just to better understand what was going on in her artwork because her art is cute and funny and I stumbled upon it accidentally so I had to catch up. 

But to get specific? Hmmm, well, in no particlar order…. 

Of course I have my mutuals like @miiinghao @kimbapkidding @thatgirlcatt13 @jeonwonxwoo and @kw0njisol who I probably forgot to reply to like 3 billion years ago in chat but are still amazing and I love with my soul but am too nervous to say anything to because I know the only reason we’ve stopped talking is because I’m disorganized af. 

And then, well, @fyhoshi probably dominates my dashboard with HD Hoshi pics (not that I mind, really). Seriously, if you’re a Hoshi stan, follow them (you likely already are). You won’t regret it. In a very similar way, if you’re a Woozi stan, then you’ve gotta follow @woozioppa for all her constant updates and flooding of your dashboard. Just from following her, Woozi jumped like 5 spots on my bias list because of all the Woozi content.

@pristeen-23 is honestly such a good friend (used to write on her blog but not anymore,,, GIRL I’M STILL MOURNING). She’s friends with so many people because she’s a beautiful human being and deserves to be loved and rolled into a warm blanket and fed good food bye. 

OKAY so who hasn’t heard of @woozifi? Honestly, whether it’s for Tessa’s art or Tessa’s writing (CHECK OUT HER AO3), she excels in whatever she does. Talk about multitalented. Her commissions are open here. 

I like art blogs a lot!!! @bodtster was probably the first fan art blog I ever followed and I am lowkey,,, in love,,, with Annie and her work (her personal @sailorpeach is hella aesthetic if you also wanna check that out.) Her commissions are open right here.

@94wnd Graphics man, graphics. She’s the pop of colour on my dash that always makes me stop and go “ooOoOhh” because her graphics are so vibrant and pleasing. And her writing is great too! Definition of that one mom friend who always makes you feel like honey, starlight, and warm hugs on a Thursday afternoon. She makes me feel good about my angst and I love reading her tags okay. 

I frickin love memes and shitposts, and I recently discovered @amemericans [I know, I know, y’all are all like “where have you been?” and ur rite where have I been?]. They’ve got the best memes in the business. We have recently formed the idol group Clickb8,,, and are accepting all applications – so rhymes, limericks, and haikus thx. 

@incorrect7teen always makes me laugh with her incorrect quotes and love for DK,,, She’s really sweet and interactive too. Her little window into her daily life and thoughts is really so entertaining, and one can’t help but want to be friends ^^

@doyomi has some great incorrect NCT quotes, so if any NCTzens are floating around. @gwikimchi is her main blog but she has like a million blogs that I apparently don’t follow even though I know them by heart??? FRICK I’M THE DAMN WORST. ( @lordyoungho for kpop horoscopes and @sebooty-lyfe for writing). 

Choco from @choco-seventeen is such a sweetheart and her writing is stunning. Legit, her writing will probably make you want to cry. Heck, I have cried while reading her writing. And I will continue to cry because she always gets better and better and is always looking to improve and wow everything she does motivates me. 

Did you know that if you looked up talent in the dictionary you’ll get @hansolmates? Legit when I saw her writing for the first time I blanched. I wish man, I wish. Her timing is terrific, her fluff makes me melt, and her angst makes me jealous. I wish I had an ounce of her skill. 

Another art blog I follow is @cutiepatoodieart, who never fails to impress. Joey’s style is absolutely breathtaking and I love her art so so much. As well, she always says what’s on her mind without holding back, which I think is admirable. Her commissions are also very open right here.

@hoshbrownie is precious. Absolutely precious. Eva will talk to you and make you feel like you matter. She will think about you and tag you in things and I’m actually teary-eyed because she’s so precious and every not-so-anonymous anon (hoshbrownie i see u) I get from her makes me so happy. 

@svt-husbands THE WELL OILED AND FAST WORKING MACHINE. You guys know who they are, of course you do. Great quality writing at insane speeds, these guys are everything I want to be bye. I remember first talking to one of the admins @squishteen , and I was like ??? How do such interesting people exist ??? She’s amazing and writes on her main as well, go follow her. I more recently started talking to @jeongguktm, and can confirm that yes she is as adorable and kind as one might expect her to be. ALSO JUST REALIZED THAT I RECENTLY MISSED HER BIRTHDAY and tf is wrong with me, this isn’t how you make friends. Happy belated birthday sweets

Jackie from @tookorean lowkey intimidates me because everything she does turns to gold. She’s hard working and loves Woozi and if that’s not enough reason to follow then I don’t know what is. Sometimes translates, sometimes does this. Another multitalented goddess on our hands, this is getting overwhelming. 

@vitaminniedk just read her tags and you’ll understand why I follow her. She also has probably the best theme around? Vivienne is as much of a sunshine as her bias, and you’ve probably seen her gifs floating around. 

Gen from @wonnhao is a gif goddess that you are probably all aware of and her interactions are really cute too so of course I’m following her. Aren’t you? 

@wasabi-duck who is on an indefinite hiatus but you should still see her writing anyway. She was the sole person who attracted me to the bullet-point style that’s getting more and more popular around here these days. My friends and I would like read her stories out loud at lunch over sandwiches and I feel nostalgic just writing this. She’s also very kind and I like the stuff she reblogs on her main @clockwork-lullaby.

@mounteenbase is back from the dead so check her out! Lots of fun lil blurbs and bullet-point fics. Fluff master and a lowkey meme master. Very cute and easy to talk to, fun and interesting as one can see from her main blog @mounteenbase-main. 

@saythename17scenarios is graceful. Perhaps that’s not the right word but heaven knows my vocabulary isn’t extensive enough to describe how I feel about Kimbap Mom. Her writing is distinctive and tactful, and she often finds the greatest of beauty in the simplest of concepts. One day she might write a full length multi-part fic and I will be here eagerly awaiting each update because I’m trash for her. 

@moodboards-and-profiles flowers and unicorns and everything pure. When we first talked she was legit one of the most encouraging people I’ve ever met, and I’m sure that remains the same despite our lack of communication! Actually has some really cute moodboards (that she should tag because she can gain some major attention winkwinknudgenudgeshoveshove). 

Oh and recently I started following @askjournalismsvt and this is probably my favourite SVT Tumblr AU ever. Sam and Kei perfectly portray Seventeen as members of the “Diamond City University journalism department” and answer questions with the cutest of doodles ack. They’re also hilarious and I want to be this funny. 

And whilst writing this, @puppetwritings popped into my head even though I just followed her like now. She was the first fanfic account that I got into way before I actually made an account and since I didn’t have an account I would just check her Tumblr constantly and put her in my bookmarks. I got busy after a while and then made my account after another while, but I can’t believe I forgot to follow such a phenomenal writer.

Anyway thanks for the question love! This was fun to write up and reflect on :)

[hockeyfun]

Connor McDavid #1

Requested by Anon: can you do a connor mcdavid imagine where its his girlfriends bday? thx so much!

Word count: 1830

Warnings: I think there may be like one cuss word

Author’s Notes: I’m so sorry it took me a while to write this! Also i’m so sorry it’s long. This prompt had my mind going crazy with ideas which is a great thing so thank you for your request! Hope you enjoy it! And hope it’s interesting! Much love!!

Birthdays are meant to be special. They're supposed to be a celebration of a person. And that was exactly why you hated your birthday. Every one of your birthdays had never been special. Although this year your boyfriend, Connor McDavid, (yes that Connor McDavid) promised it would be different. But that was before he found out that he had practice in the morning, media stuff the rest of the day, and to add a cherry on top he was flying out to Winnipeg that night so he wouldn’t be able to see you at all. He took you out for dinner the night before to make up for not being able to be there on your birthday but it just wasn’t the same. He promised that when he gets a free day he’ll try his best to make up for it. Your thoughts were interrupted by a knock on your bedroom door. Before you could even answer it three of your closest friends came dancing into the room. One was holding a bunch of balloons, another one was holding a present, and your roommate was filming it all. “Happy birthday” they yelled in unison. The three of them jumped onto your bed and sang happy birthday. After that they all flopped onto your bed in exhaustion. Final after they caught their breath one of them began to speak, “Your special day has all been planned out so there is nothing to worry about. All we need you to do is get ready to enjoy yourself,” The friend who brought in the balloons, Eliza, said. “You guys didn’t have to do anything for my birthday,” you responded. Sabrina, the one who brought in the present, let out laugh, “Are you kidding me? You deserve some birthday love!” “Yeah, you deserve a special day. And we had some help” your roommate, Jenna, agreed while still filming on her phone. You gave her a confused look, “Why are you filming? And what help?” you skeptically asked. “Well, let’s just say someone’s boyfriend cares an awful lot to make sure his girlfriend gets the perfect day on her birthday” she responded. You perked up right away, “wait, Connor helped plan this?” This whole day was beginning to look better and better. They all nodded their heads in unison. “He was pretty bummed that he wouldn’t be able to be here so he made sure to plan a perfect day!” Sabrina, responded, “actually, this present is from him but you aren’t allowed to open it till later.” You looked down at it and smiled. Of course Connor would have helped put all of this together. That’s just how much he loved you. He wanted to give you everything you deserved, and you deserved a good birthday. “Okay,” you looked up to your friends, “let’s do this.” They all cheered and pulled you in for a hug. Eliza was the first to let go, “I’m making your favorite breakfast in the kitchen. So when you’re done getting ready come on out.” Eliza was a chef so it made sense that she would cook breakfast. Eventually the two other girls left to help Eliza which left you alone to get ready. You couldn’t help but be super happy. If nothing else happened today you’d be fine with it because this was already enough.

 “Eliza, the breakfast was awesome, thank you so much,” you praised her as you finished your meal. She smiled while taking your plates and putting them in the dishwasher. The whole breakfast you could tell your friends were anxious to get the festivities of the day started. “okay, what’s planned first for the day?” You questioned them. “Well we have a few destinations but basically we are just going to go to your favorite places downtown,” Jenna replied.  So that’s basically how your day went. The first place you all went to was 4th Street Promenade. It was actually one of your favorite places because it was where the Rogers Place was and that is where Connor was currently practicing. And knowing that Connor was only a few walls away from you helped ease the discomfort of missing him, but you didn’t go there for Rogers Place. You spent most of a morning visiting shops, having lunch, seeing the Neon Sign Museum, and buying some sweet artisanal chocolates from Jacek Chocolate Couture. For Lunch, you were taken to 124th street. Then after that you spent most of your time looking at art galleries there. You couldn’t remember having a better day in Edmonton. It was fantastic. The only thing that could make it better was Connor. You tried not to dwell too hard on it but every now and then you would think about it.

 It was around 4 o’clock that you and your friends returned back to your apartment. You were pooped from your long day. You were sitting on your couch when Eliza, Sabrina, and Jenna came in with Connor’s Present from this morning. You instantly perked up, “Oh my gosh I almost forgot!” You exclaimed. “We were hoping that would happen,” Jenna smiled, while filming once again. “You’ve been filming all day. Can you at least tell me why?” You questioned as you reached for the gift. “Not yet,” she smiled at you. You let out a groan and just rolled your eyes. “Okay, now open the gift,” Sabrina commanded. So that’s what you did. “Holy shit,” you let out. The gift was a beautiful Peter Copping black dress. It was a simple silhouette that would show off the best of you. All your friends shared the same expression. “That dress is about the price of our apartment,” Jenna exaggerated, even though she probably wasn’t far off. “There is no way I can accept this gift,” you said. Sabrina who was very into fashion was your voice of reason, “You cannot give that back. This is a once in a lifetime gift.” “But It’s too expensive. It’s too much,” you responded. “Wait, Connor wrote you a note. I think you should read it first,” Eliza encouraged. So you grabbed the folded up note and read it

“I know what you are thinking. ‘this is too expensive. I can’t accept it’. Well I got this for you because you deserve it. You are special and worth way more than this. Also it is custom made so it isn’t returnable ;). I love you more than you know and I wish I could be there with you right now. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there. I hope your day so far has been amazing, but my favorite part that we planned has yet to come. So put on the dress and Eliza, Jenna, and Sabrina will tell you the rest. I love you. I can’t wait to see you soon. -Connor <3” You were laughing and crying. You wish he was here. He put in so much effort to make this day amazing and it wasn’t fair that he wasn’t here to enjoy it with you. “Girl you better get rid of those tears real fast because you need to start getting ready,” Eliza said. You nodded your head and wiped away your tears.

 Sabrina did your hair and make-up while Eliza and Jenna were there for support. By the end of the hour it took you to get ready your hair was in a beautiful loose up do and your makeup was flawless with a smoky eye. You learned that you were going to dinner at Corso 32. So your friends quickly got dressed and you all were off.

 You walked into the Corso 32 and the moment you did the hostess looked at your friends and nodded his head. “This way, ma’am,” She motioned for you to follow. You looked back at your friends. Jenna had her camera out again filming, while Sabrina and Eliza were huddled together smiling at you and telling you to go. So you followed the hostess. You rounded the corner and saw Connor sitting at a table for two, wearing the biggest smile. “You have got to be kidding me,” You said. You didn’t run to him like you wanted to, due to the fancy restaurant and the dress, but when you reached him you threw yourself at him. “Happy birthday, babe. You look incredible in that dress,” he whispered in your ear. There were tears in your eyes. “I love you,” You told him while kissing him. Your friends were right behind you cheering. You turned towards them, “You did this! How could you not tell me!” you exclaimed. They laughed. “that’s why I have been filming all day because Connor wanted to see you enjoying yourself,” Jenna told you. You just rolled your eyes and snuggled into Connor and mumbled “you are too good to me.” Instead of responding he just kissed the top of your head. You untangled yourself from Connor and hugged your friends, “Thank you so much, I’ve had a great birthday,” you thanked them. At dinner you and Connor talked about your days. You learned that he lied about having to fly to Winnipeg and they actually were flying out tomorrow.

 Connor ended up driving you back to his apartment. The two of you were just sitting in the car enjoying each other. You turned towards Connor, “Can I just say this was the best birthday ever.” He smiled while taking your hands in his. “It’s not over yet,” he responded while kissing your hands. You smiled at his response, “I really don’t deserve you,” you told him for what must have been the hundredth time that night. “You wrong,” he argued, “I don’t deserve you. You didn’t ask for this hard position of being in a relationship with an athlete and yet you accepted it with open arms. I wish I could give you a normal relationship where every night ended with you in my arms but I can’t and you don’t even complain. You are amazing. And Every time I’m with you, you make the moment magical. You deserve all the happiness in the world and if I can somehow give you it, then I will,” he finished. You didn’t respond because you were speechless, instead you kissed him. Letting the passion and emotions flow through the kiss. Once the kiss broke apart, he gave you smile like he knew a secret you didn’t, “Your birthday’s not over yet. I have one more surprise left,” You gave him a questioning look.

He walked you to the front door of his apartment. When you walked into his house you heard a big “Surprise!” being screamed! You looked around and saw your mom and dad, and siblings from back home. Your friends and some of the Oilers players and their girlfriends were there. It was everyone important to you in your life was surrounding you on your birthday. And the most important person was next to you holding your hand.