#we are getting ramen. and going kayaking

[dandorishipping]

anyways it still bothers me how like 90% of sevika likers will only post abt her physical appearance and nothing else. like i see this all the time on twt like nothing abt her personality or anything else or like "BIG LADY CRUSH MY BONES" what if she just wants to go kayaking

[skeletorrito]

Wherever you go (that's where I'll follow)

satosugu fic

Rating: E (NSFW 18+)

Summary: “You just don’t get it, do you?! He’s not right in the head, Yaga. You know what he told me the other day? He’s thinking about leaving. For good. We’re going to lose him if we don’t at least fucking try to do something,” Satoru was seething, fingernails biting into his palms at how tightly he clenched his fists. He takes a silent moment, deciding, tipping the scales. And, suddenly, his clarity comes to him. 

How could he possibly live without Suguru Geto by his side?  

Tears stung his eyes, threatening to spill. “And you know what? If he goes, I go.” He declared angrily, eyebrows pinched together. “Now, is that a risk you’re willing to take?”

In which Suguru Geto and Satoru Gojo fail a traumatic mission, and Suguru is faced with the most important decision of his life. 

Chapter 1: Okinawa

“Let’s just fly out tomorrow morning, Suguru!” Satoru Gojo called out to his friend as he splashed in the clear ocean waves of Okinawa. 

Riko Amanai’s eyes sparkled at this idea. She peered up at Satoru, who was initially tormenting her with a creepy-looking sea cucumber. 

Suguru Geto frowned, hand coming up to his brow to block the sun. “You know we can’t…” He called back, standing and dusting sand off of himself. He padded over to a shady spot. 

Satoru, bone-dry from head to toe, met him on the shore. “C’mon, Sugu, the weather will hold up, and there’s not as many curse users around. What’s one more day to go sightseeing?” He challenged with a pout. “We’ll just let the bounty expire while we’re in the air.”

Suguru’s eyebrows pinched together in concern. He leaned in and murmured, “You haven’t released your technique since yesterday, have you?” 

Satoru’s eyes grew wide. He remained silent, biting the inside of his cheek.

“You haven’t slept, either, and I know you don’t plan on sleeping tonight,” he looked Satoru up and down, taking note of the heavy bags under his eyes. “I’m worried about you, Satoru. You sure we don’t need to go back?”

He gave Suguru a playful punch and reassured him, “I’m fine, really, stop worrying. I’ve stayed up longer playing Stardew Valley.” He leaned in closer, grinning as he added, “Plus, you’re here too.” 

Suguru softened. 

Satoru smirked as he continued in a suggestive whisper near Suguru’s ear, “And you’re going to keep me up tonight, right?”  

Suguru flushed beet red, muttering, “I guess it wouldn’t hurt…” 

Satoru swung around, calling out, “Hey, Riko, we’re staying!” 

Riko cheered, excitedly tugging on Kuroi’s sleeve.

So, unsurprisingly, the group ended up sightseeing for the rest of the day. 

Satoru packed the day with fun activities: tandem kayaking, shopping for souvenirs, visiting botanical gardens, eating ramen, and finally, the best part, visiting Okinawa’s aquarium. 

If Suguru had any idea of what a “perfect date” was, this would have to be it. 

He gazed at Satoru lovingly, admiring how the glowing aquarium tanks reflected in his equally beautiful ocean eyes. Satoru, in his own impulsive way of course, planned this whole amazing day for everyone even while sleep-deprived and anxious. Suguru glanced over at Riko and Kuroi, both of whom looked on in wonder at the exhibits. He noticed Satoru’s attention also shifted to them. Satoru was smiling, in that excited, prideful way he always did after successful missions. 

He’s being so thoughtful today... 

Suddenly, Suguru filled with emotion, his stomach twisting and filling with butterflies. He meditated on how precious Satoru was to him and it almost hurt how intensely he wanted to cherish and protect his teammate. His fingers nudged at Satoru’s, and Satoru responded by lacing them tightly, uncaring of curious onlookers. Everyone else faded into the background, as they often did when he was with Suguru. They stood in comfortable silence as they watched sea creatures dart and weave around them. 

“It’s like we’re on vacation…” Suguru thought aloud, smiling softly to himself.

Satoru peeked at him through the corner of his sunglasses and matched his smile. 

“It’s nice, isn’t it?” Satoru replied, fixing his gaze on the giant, majestic whale passing over them.

Suguru squeezed his hand gently. 

“Yeah, it is.” 

They rented a quaint, two-bedroom beach house for the night. Misato Kuroi, the only true adult present (because let’s be honest, two eighteen-year-old high-school students barely make up a single, functional adult), helped organize this with Suguru. He managed to smooth-talk his way into the last beach house vacancy in Okinawa for the night under her supervision.  

“It’s only two bedrooms…” Kuroi commented as they all settled in. “Is that okay for you both? There might be a spare futon…”

“It’s fine,” they both replied in unison, side-eyeing each other and giggling quietly as they shuffled inside with their bags. 

Kuroi looked surprised at first, then her face softened and she smiled. “You two must be very close.” 

“Yeah, we’re boy-” Satoru started. 

“Best friends. We’re best friends.” Suguru finished. He shot a warning look at Satoru. 

Satoru clenched his teeth into an awkward, apologetic smile and escaped into the bedroom. Kuroi’s eyebrows rose as she studied Suguru’s face curiously. They exchanged uncomfortable, polite smiles and farewells, then scurried to their respective bedrooms. 

He frowned as he entered the room and shut the door behind him. “Can you try to be a little more subtle? We’re still on a mission, after all…” He muttered in a low volume, dropping his backpack on the floor next to the bed. 

Satoru flopped onto the bed with a relieved sigh, spreading out his stuff wherever he felt like it. His sunglasses were the only thing folded neatly on the bedside table. “Oh, whatever, stop being so uptight. Let’s just enjoy this little vacation together while we can.” He patted at the spot next to him, wiggling his finger in a “come hither” motion.

Suguru conceded, pulling the elastic from his bun as he joined Satoru on the mattress. “I’m glad we stayed. You planned a really nice day, Satoru.” He settled into a plush pile of pillows, his long, dark hair splaying in beautiful contrast to the white linens. 

“I know. You’re welcome.” Satoru took this opportunity to wriggle closer, slipping under Suguru’s arm and resting his head on his chest. He snaked his long arms around Suguru’s waist, sighing happily as he squeezed tightly.

“Take a nap, you need it,” Suguru suggested, hooking his arm around Satoru’s shoulders and reaching up to thread his fingers into fluffy white hair. He pulled out his phone to set an alarm. 

Satoru yawned, fighting to keep his eyes open in Suguru’s warm embrace. “I can’t… Gotta protect her…” Despite his arguments, he nuzzled his face further into Suguru’s shoulder. 

“I’ll stay up and wake you in a couple of hours. I’ve already got curses patrolling outside. You don’t have to do this alone, y’know.”

Satoru forced his eyes to open as best as could to give Suguru an appreciative glance. Then, he smiled deviously with another brilliant idea written across his face. “I’ll sleep… if you jump in the ocean with me later tonight.”

Suguru snorted as he scrolled through his phone, “Satoru, that’s a terrible idea.” 

“My ideas are never terrible,” Satoru mumbled, eyelids growing heavy again. He finally closed them as he murmured, sadly and quietly, “You didn’t even get in today… I wanted to swim with you.” 

“I’ll think about it.” Suguru smiled, kissing the top of Satoru’s head. His hair smelled like sweet citrus. “Now get some rest.” 

Satoru hummed sleepily before he drifted off, “I know you’ll say yes.” 

Suguru laughed quietly to himself. 

I probably will.

Satoru woke in a panic two hours later, gasping and attempting to sit up. He was still firmly tucked against Suguru, who jolted at Satoru’s sudden movements. Satoru lifted his head from Suguru’s chest, eyes wide with anxiety. “Wha- What time is it?! Where’s Riko!?”

Suguru patted him, coaxing his head back down. “Hey, it’s alright,” he soothed, shoving his phone into his pocket. “Riko’s sleeping, everything’s fine. It’s only 11pm.”

Satoru relaxed into the touch, sighing. “Good, I’m glad.” He sat up and stretched with a yawn. “Only 11? Oh, that’s perfect. Let’s go for a dip.” He grinned widely and stood. Clearly, an extra few hours of sleep did the job. “C’mon, we’re already in swimsuits.”

Suguru rolled his eyes, groaning, “Ugh I was really hoping you’d forget about that. It’s going to be freezing, Satoru.” He stretched out across the mattress, shaking the numb arm Satoru was sleeping on. 

“Exactly,” Satoru replied with a smug look and booped Suguru on the nose with his finger. “It’ll keep us awake.” 

Suguru took a silent moment to consider. He hated (loved) that Satoru could convince him into these shenanigans so easily. He finally agreed, but on one condition, “I’m only going in if you promise not to use Infinity.” He squinted at him, a serious look on his face. “This is your idea, so you have to commit. Otherwise, I’m staying here.”

Satoru’s face fell. He pouted, “But-”

“We can take a shower together after...” 

“Okay fine. No Infinity,” Satoru immediately agreed, blushing wildly.  

Fortunately for the pair, the beach house rental was only a few hundred feet away from the beach itself, and, to Satoru’s relief, he could still survey the area even from this distance. Suguru’s curses continued to guard the perimeter as Kuroi and Riko slept soundly. 

They ran out in nothing but swim trunks, racing each other towards the shore. Satoru won, naturally, but that only fueled Suguru to shove him into the ocean. 

He tumbled into the shallow water with a yelp as an ice-cold wave washed over him. “Oh fuck that’s c-cold!” Satoru stuttered as stood quickly and hugged himself. His teeth started chattering as the wind hit his freezing skin, and goosebumps spread across his exposed torso. He was especially sensitive to touch these past few days, only releasing his technique when he was alone with Suguru. 

Satoru suddenly regretted this brilliant idea of his. He grimaced as he splashed Suguru with a big wave (and he may have put a little “physics-altering momentum” into it, too).

“I told you, idiot!” Suguru laughed, putting his arms up to block. “Just keep going, it’ll warm up.” He waded in until he was chest-deep, shivering and clenching with each wave that rolled over him. Satoru followed, whining and groaning with each step he took until he finally just gave in and dunked his whole head under the water. He floated back up seconds later with a gasp, more awake than he’d ever been in his entire life. His once spiky hair fell flat against his head in a white helmet. 

“Oh my god, your hair!” Suguru exclaimed between laughs as he floated around Satoru for a better look. He laughed even harder as Satoru tried to fix it, tears starting to well in his eyes. “You look like a drowning poodle!”

“Oh that’s soooo funny,” Satoru replied sarcastically and frowned. He secretly loved hearing Suguru laugh like this, the rare sound music to his ears, even if he was the butt of the joke. He smirked, seeking revenge by suddenly pushing Suguru’s head under the water. 

Suguru resurfaced quickly, scowling, his loose hair almost totally covering his face as he rose from the water. Satoru brushed it aside gently, giving him a quick, salty kiss. 

“You look like a hot mermaid,” he commented with a grin. 

Suguru returned the kiss, dipping his head back into the water and smoothing it out of his eyes. He smirked, replying playfully, “Careful, or I might drag you to your death.” He grabbed Satoru by the waist, pulling him in and tickling him under the water with clawing fingers. 

Satoru doubled over with laughter, his stomach clenching tightly. “H-hey, Suguru! St-stop it, you fucking jerk!” He writhed in Suguru’s grasp, trying to push him away.

“What’s the magic word?” 

“Kiss my ass,” he spat with a grin. Satoru yelped as Suguru’s fingers dug into his sides harder. He squirmed uncomfortably, the touch becoming overstimulating even though he couldn’t stop laughing.

Suguru’s smirk grew wider. “Hmm, I don’t think that’s it, sorry.” 

He considered the fact that Satoru could push him away so easily with his technique and, yet, he never used it against him. Not even once.

Does he really trust me that much?

He grinned even wider. 

“Okay, please, please stop,” Satoru whined quickly, tearing up as he giggled. 

Suguru let go, looking pleased with this answer. “Aww, the strongest baby can’t even handle a wittle tickle,” he teased with a chuckle, slicking Satoru’s hair back and giving him a wet kiss.

Satoru deepened the kiss immediately, to Suguru’s surprise, as he gripped long, wet locks firmly. His tongue slipped into Suguru’s mouth, flicking along his bottom lip, tasting salt and sweet and everything in between. He wanted to feel everything with Suguru because the touches hurt so good right now. Despite this icy ocean, he felt like he was on fire with Suguru so close to him. It was a sensitive, raw ache all over his body being in love this deeply while also being this touch-starved.  

His fingers grazed up a goose-pimpled, muscled thigh and he received a soft moan against his lips. Suguru lifted his leg, hooking it around Satoru’s hip, as he pushed into him. 

“I’ve wanted to do this all day,” Satoru breathed between kisses, pulling the other leg up around his hips. Suguru was suspended weightlessly around him as his arms slipped around Satoru’s shoulders. 

“Oh yeah?” Suguru replied in a whisper just above the crashing waves. They waded comfortably, pulled by the low tide, each jostle of the ocean rubbing Satoru’s arousal against Suguru’s thigh. He smirked, legs tightening their grip as he commented, “I can tell.” Suguru initiated another deep kiss, biting and sucking on his lower lip. 

Satoru groaned, gripping his hips, his greedy fingers sliding under the waistband of Suguru’s swim trunks and over his ass. “Should we take this inside?” He asked huskily, squeezing. 

Suguru gasped, squirming in Satoru’s grasp. His own arousal pressed against Satoru’s abs through his thin swim trunks. “Y-yeah, let’s warm up,” he agreed shakily, attempting to slip down but Satoru didn’t release his grip. In fact, he might have made it tighter. 

“Uh, let me get down.” 

“Nah.” 

Satoru started towards the shore, slowly swishing through the water as Suguru still clung to him.

Suguru flushed, pulling back with pinched eyebrows. “What do you mean, ‘nah?!’ What the fuck!? Let go!” He started pushing on Satoru’s shoulders to no avail because big, warm hands only held him tighter to his body.

Satoru rested his chin on Suguru’s shoulder, pouting and whining, “But I don’t want to…” He pressed his lips to the man’s neck, nibbling at it gently. “Just let me be Prince Eric and rescue you, Princess Ariel!” 

Suguru’s face grew hotter, mumbling, “You’re such a weirdo.” He didn’t fight as Satoru carried him until the ocean licked at his ankles. He climbed down awkwardly, both shuddering as the humid breeze hit their cold, wet skin. Satoru grabbed his hand as they ran back to the beach house, still dripping wet and freezing. 

Suguru squeezed out as much seawater from his hair and his trunks as he could before stepping into the house. (Satoru just vibrated the water off of himself somehow.) They beelined it for the bathroom, but not before Satoru took a quick once-over of the property just in case. 

“It’s not every day we get to share a private shower,” Suguru commented quietly with a coy smile, turning the showerhead on. He pulled off his trunks, wringing them out over the bathroom drain and hanging them over the glass shower door. He begrudgingly did this with his friend’s swimsuit as well, for Satoru left them as a soggy heap on the tile floor and jumped in the shower immediately.

“Oh, this is definitely not hot enough,” Satoru declared, a little too loudly, and Suguru shushed him. “Sorry,” he followed up with an apologetic whisper, cranking the water temperature. 

Suguru stepped in, hissing as burning droplets of water hit his skin. “What the hell?! Why did you make it so fucking hot?” He took up the far corner of the boxy shower, reaching out a curious hand and wincing. 

“I was cold,” Satoru replied and shrugged. He turned the dial down by barely a centimeter. “Now who’s the sensitive one…” He trailed off playfully under his breath, shivering pleasantly as he allowed the scalding water to flush his ivory skin.

Suguru’s gaze flicked up and down Satoru’s naked body with a devious grin. He moved in closer, pressing his cold front against the man’s warm back. Satoru inhaled sharply, jolting. 

“Thanks for warming me up,” Suguru murmured into Satoru’s neck, reaching out to adjust the water as he fought against the burning, steaming spray. (He still left it hot for Satoru, but a bit more manageable for him.) “Want me to wash your hair?” 

“Sure, can I borrow-”

“No.” 

Satoru flipped around, pouting and flashing fake teary eyes. “C’mon, I just forgot it this time...” 

Suguru crossed his arms and scowled as he replied, “You always use up my nice hair products, Satoru. Just go buy them yourself!” 

“I’m sorry, Sugu, I’ll pay you back, you know I’m good for it. I really did forget my shampoo.” Suguru could tell he was speaking candidly. Satoru’s long, wet lashes fluttered against his rosy cheeks. He looked like a porcelain doll, his glowing, crystal eyes still piercing and ethereal even in the foggy steam of the shower. His cheeks and lips flushed bright pink in contrast to his pale, perfect skin. “Sometimes it’s just nice to smell like you…” he murmured sheepishly with a little smile. 

Suguru blushed and avoided eye contact as he grumbled, “Just give me the shampoo, creep.” 

Satoru cheered, snatching the bottle off of the shower ledge and tossing it over. He turned his back, closing his eyes and sighing contentedly as Suguru’s fingertips massaged his scalp in little circles. “This feels so good,” he groaned softly, “It’s kinda turning me on…” 

Suguru laughed. “Shut your mouth unless you want shampoo to get in it.” He scrubbed a little harder with a smile, eliciting a pleasant moan from Satoru. “There, wash it out.” He stepped back, watching as Satoru turned around blindly. His gaze immediately fixed on the man’s stiff cock. “Oh,” he laughed, amusedly, “You weren’t even kidding, you pervert.” He bit his lip, curious fingers reaching out and teasing. 

Satoru sucked in a breath as he finished rinsing the suds, leaning into the touch as Suguru slowly stroked him. “Who’re you calling a pervert? I’m just washing my hair over here, minding my own…”  He opened his eyes, surprised to find a wet, seductively coy-looking Suguru on his knees, cock in hand. “...business.” His lips parted, mouth suddenly dry despite the water trickling down them.  

Suguru locked eyes with him silently, putting a finger to his lips in warning before taking Satoru into his mouth. He closed his eyes as he licked and sucked hungrily, streams of water dripping onto his face as he did. Satoru moaned into his fist, his other hand finding its way to the back of Suguru’s head and grabbing a fistful of damp, salty hair. 

Satoru guided him deeper and deeper without complaint until he was nearly swallowed whole, eyes rolling back and blessing the higher powers of the universe for Suguru’s nonexistent gag reflex. The man’s tongue lashed to graze the head of his cock as Suguru’s hands explored. He reached around to squeeze Satoru’s tight ass, and Satoru nearly yelled, his hand covering his mouth. Taunting fingers slipped between cheeks teasingly, rubbing and toying, a gentle press to his entrance but nothing more. Satoru released a surprised gasp, tensing as a spike of nervous, excited adrenaline rushed over him.

Satoru stifled a groan, pleasure choking him, arresting his chest, his stomach, his aching arousal. It took everything in him not to moan or sob, or both (probably, both). He fucked Suguru’s mouth with quaking thighs, burying himself into his hot throat, and pulling away only to be pressed into calloused fingers. 

He was always a quick shot. Being sensitive, exhausted, and anxious didn’t help the matter.

Satoru bit into his knuckle with a choked cry, eyes watering as he pushed onto Suguru’s head and spilled into his mouth without warning. Knees growing weak, he leaned himself against the cool tile with heavy breaths. His fingers fell from Suguru’s hair. 

Suguru swallowed, unfazed, and licked his lips with a wicked smile. He rose from his knees, putting his shampoo bottle in Satoru’s hands. “Your turn, right?”

Satoru grinned and bit his lip, catching a big breath as he straightened up. “You’re dangerous, y’know that?” 

Suguru turned his back to soak his damp beach waves in the shower stream, gazing over his shoulder momentarily as he replied, “I know.” 

Satoru took his time shampooing Suguru’s hair, relishing seeing how much it had grown since they became teammates. He couldn’t help but swoon over Suguru with his hair down, how gorgeous he looked with long, dark locks framing his delicate face. The first time he saw Suguru with loose hair, he was devastatingly smitten. Obnoxiously so. Satoru was lost in nostalgia as he gently massaged and scrubbed.

“You done yet?” Suguru finally murmured, eyes closed with a pleased smile on his face. 

“Oh. Yeah, you’re good.” Satoru stood back, admiring, still riding the oxytocin wave of his orgasm. He grabbed a bar of soap, lathered it, and washed the smell of seawater off his skin. Suguru did the same after washing the suds out of his hair. Watching him from across the shower stream, Satoru grew impatient for physical contact yet again. He stepped close, slick fingers sliding across Suguru’s slippery chest. “Wash your back?” He offered with a grin. 

Suguru nodded, turning, but little did he know that Satoru’s idea of washing his back was more like Satoru rubbing his soapy torso against him. “Seriously?” he asked with a flat, irritated tone as his body betrayed him. His cock twitched at the feeling of Satoru’s slippery, muscled chest against his back. 

Long arms wrapped around Suguru, hands wandering and spreading soap over his chest and abs. “I’m helping,” he sang, his touch lingering over Suguru’s nipples a little too long. 

“You’re definitely not,” Suguru replied, breath quickening in Satoru’s embrace. A moan caught in his throat at the brush of fingers across his pecs. 

“Oh, I think I am.”  He said it in his ear so softly that Suguru nearly jumped out of his skin. Satoru’s chin rested on his shoulder as his slick hands teased a bit lower, grazing a half-hard cock. “Pervert,” he breathed mischievously as he licked Suguru’s lobe. 

Suguru shivered, gasping as Satoru grabbed him with a soapy hand and stroked him. His arm pressed against the shower wall for leverage, stifling his moans as best as he could. Satoru’s hand slipped across his length easily as his other hand pinched one of Suguru’s nipples. The longer this went on, the harder Satoru felt as he pressed himself into Suguru’s ass.

“Let’s do it tonight,” Satoru suggested in Suguru’s ear with heated urgency. 

“What? Here?” Suguru’s eyes grew wide.

“Well, I was thinking more like on the bed,” Satoru laughed. 

Suguru frowned and glimpsed behind him, catching Satoru’s face from the corner of his eye. “No, I mean we’re on a mission, Satoru.” He grew serious, cheeks flushing as he added, “And we’ve never even-” 

“Please?” Satoru cut him off, and the dreamy, lustful, love-stricken look he gave Suguru could’ve killed. “It’s been such a perfect day...” His hand gripped tighter, moving faster. His eyebrows pinched together, the tip of his tongue tracing his bottom lip, as he pleaded softly, “I wanna end it with you inside me. Please, I want it so bad, Suguru.” 

Suguru was no good. 

He shuddered as he came suddenly, silently, over Satoru’s fingers, hunching over and pressing his forehead against the tile wall. “You can’t just say stuff like that…” he muttered, hiding his bright red face.

Satoru smiled smugly from ear to ear. “I’m gonna take that as a yes,” he said with an airy laugh and released his grip on Suguru. He stepped under the showerhead and washed himself off, but not before giving Suguru’s ass a wet slap first.

“Shut up,” Suguru hissed, pushing himself into the water against Satoru. He started washing himself as best as he could in the small space. “Honestly, even if we do end up fucking you’d probably wake the whole house, Satoru. You’re so fucking loud.”

“Oh fuck off, I can be quiet when I need to be.” Satoru rolled his eyes, adding merely a second later, “Maybe a curse could help?”

“Maybe. Or maybe I’ll just gag you.” 

Satoru gulped, eyes widening, a little frightened and a lot aroused. 

Suguru smirked, glancing Satoru up and down as he said, “No, we’ll have to save that for when you misbehave, Satoru.”

They tumbled into bed together, both smelling like lavender shampoo. Suguru summoned blobby, sticky curses to block the gaps in the door frame, per Satoru’s request. 

“Do we even have-?” Suguru asked, hesitantly, as he loomed above Satoru, naked and slightly damp from their shower.

“Uh, yeah, duh. I’m not an idiot,” Satoru interrupted and hung upside-down off the bed to rummage through his bag. He chucked a small bottle of clear lube at Suguru, then returned his head to the pile of pillows with a comfortable sigh.

Suguru caught it, palming his forehead as he muttered, “You really bet on this happening, didn’t you?” He chuckled as he leaned down, giving Satoru a gentle kiss. “I sure hope you don’t regret seducing me.”   

Satoru hummed into the kiss, cupping Suguru’s face. “Why would I ever regret seducing you?”

“I just… I don’t want it to hurt too much,” Suguru murmured sheepishly with a grimace.  

“Humble brag much?” Satoru teased with raised eyebrows.

Suguru remained unamused. “I’m being serious, Satoru.” 

“Oh please, I can take a little pain,” Satoru rolled his eyes and kissed him again, still holding his face firmly. “It’ll be fine. I trust you.” 

Suguru genuinely beamed when he heard this, which made Satoru’s heart leap in his chest. He leaned down to bury his face in the crook of the Satoru’s neck, eliciting a ticklish giggle. He nibbled and sucked on this spot, marking him with a satisfying blemish. 

“Hey! Did you just leave a mark?!” He complained despite craning his neck into Suguru’s touches. “All my casual shirts have a low neckline, Suguru! So much for being subtle…”

“Oh. Sorry,” Suguru replied, remorselessly, and pressed an apologetic kiss on the bruise. Satoru moaned softly in response, enjoying how tender and sharp the spot felt. Suguru continued, “Now whenever we go out, everyone’s gonna know you’re mine.” His gaze was intensely heated when he lifted his head to look into Satoru’s eyes. 

Suguru never felt so possessive about anyone or anything else in the world.

Satoru caught a breath in his throat, eyes widening and glowing, face flushing wildly. He grabbed the back of Suguru’s head and pulled him in for an open-mouth kiss, sloppy and manic and wonderfully raw. He pulled back just enough to whisper, “Say it again.” 

“You’re mine, Satoru.” 

It felt so good to say. Suguru could’ve repeated himself all night. 

Satoru moaned into another kiss. Those words echoing in his head over and over made him feel warm and tingly all over, fireworks popping off in his brain. For the first time in his life, he was owned by someone… and he loved it. It was home. He wanted the entire world to know that he was Suguru’s. 

Satoru was so achingly hard by the time he pulled away and breathed, “God, I want you so bad right now. Hurry up and take me, Suguru.”

Suguru smiled mischievously, fingers dragging along Satoru’s chest and stomach, stopping just before they reached where Satoru wanted to be touched most. He then nudged Satoru’s legs open. “No need to be impatient,” he murmured as he leaned down to kiss the inside of Satoru’s thigh, “I plan on savoring this. It’s not every day I get to take Satoru Gojo’s innocence.” 

Satoru laughed smugly, tucking his hands behind his head. “You should be so honored to deflower ‘the honored one’.” 

Suguru smirked with a small chuckle, kissing up Satoru’s thigh and lingering near his erection, causing him to shudder. “How arrogant considering you were just begging for my cock a minute ago,” he said airily, letting hot breaths fall against Satoru’s arousal. He kissed it once, then licked a stripe up his length. 

Satoru stifled a moan as he replied, stately, “Satoru Gojo doesn’t beg for anything.”

“You sure about that?” Suguru asked warningly, his gaze darkening with sinister intensity and lust. He suddenly grabbed Satoru by the hips, lifting him up to his face. 

“Wha-What are you…?”

Thumbs spreading his cheeks, Suguru’s tongue swiped against Satoru’s entrance playfully. 

Satoru gasped sharply, mouth hanging open incredulously as he was lifted halfway off the mattress. “Suguru! You animal!” He exclaimed, covering his beet-red face with his hands and peeking through his fingers. “Not there, that’s-” He groaned loudly as he felt a hot, wet tongue violating him, his long legs dangling from Suguru’s shoulders as he melted into the sensation. It felt so filthy and delicious having Suguru’s mouth on him like this. He was starting to lose control. 

“Quiet, Satoru, or we’ll have to stop,” Suguru paused to chide him with a serious tone.

Satoru threw an arm across his mouth. “Don’t stop, please don’t stop.” His voice was a muffled whine. 

Suguru laughed quietly and continued to tongue him, prodding and plunging, until Satoru was a puddle in his arms. He set him down gently on the mattress, grabbing the bottle of lube and coating his fingers. Suguru locked eyes with Satoru, a silent confirmation to continue. 

Satoru nodded, his chest heaving. He groaned into his forearm as he felt two fingers slowly slip in. He crinkled his nose, forcing a few shaky breaths to relax. 

Suguru pushed inside up to his knuckles, curling, stretching, searching. They’d tried this a few times since dating and, between the two of them, Satoru preferred it a little more. “You’ve been so good today, Satoru…” he praised sweetly, raking his fingertips against Satoru’s insides. “I guess I can spoil you a little.” 

Satoru arched off the bed as Suguru grazed a sensitive area, quickly grabbing a pillow from behind him, screaming and moaning into it. “Oh god, yes, there!” (Is what Suguru could make out, at least.) 

Suguru chuckled to himself, smirking. “Where? Here?” he asked, tauntingly, as he added another finger and pressed a little harder into that same spot.

Satoru cried out gutturally, his legs scrambling underneath him to angle and rub against Suguru’s fingers. He clutched the pillow so tightly that he strained to breathe through the down feathers. His neglected arousal leaked against his tight, clenching stomach. The burning stretch of Suguru’s fingers faded into the background as pleasure took over, and instantly, he had the intense urge to be filled. He pulled the pillow away momentarily, grabbing Suguru’s free arm with a weak grip. Satoru looked borderline pornographic, hair mussed, face flushing bright pink, lips moist and parted, as he peered up at Suguru through thick, white lashes. 

“Fuck me, Suguru,” he whispered with bated breath. 

Suguru pushed his damp hair away from his face, grinning heatedly with a deep flush on his cheeks. Pulling his fingers out slowly, he grabbed the lube and poured nearly all of the small bottle into his hand. He slicked his length, stroking a few times until it was firm. He pressed the tip against Satoru, his dark eyes studying the man’s face. Satoru gazed at him expectantly as Suguru pushed in slowly, large hands caressing the back of Satoru’s knees and spreading them wider to fit himself between. “Oh my god, you’re tight,” he hissed. “Tell me if you need to stop, okay? Fuck, Satoru, it’s so good.” It felt euphoric being swallowed up like this, Satoru squeezing him so tightly it almost hurt. 

Satoru screwed his eyes shut, biting back a groan as he writhed against the searing heat of the intrusion. It felt impossible, overwhelmingly so, as Suguru thrusted all the way in, and yet, it also felt so right being in this vulnerable position with the person he trusted most in the world. He gripped at the sheets, a hand reaching for Suguru’s shoulder. It slid to the back of his head, taking a fistful of soft, dark hair and pulling Suguru down to him. Satoru kissed him deeply, needily. 

Suguru strained against Satoru’s hold. “Wait, stop,” he protested into his lips, “I just-” 

Satoru huffed, “Do you really think I give a fuck right now?!” He pulled him into another open-mouth kiss and Suguru conceded, caught up in the moment. His legs quivered against Suguru’s hips as the angle shifted with the man’s weight on him. He hooked his legs weakly around Suguru, bracing himself. 

Suguru’s patience was being tested every second he remained motionless, and yet he clung to his determination to make this as painless as possible for Satoru. “Can I move a little?” Suguru broke away to ask, a bit of saliva trailing from his bottom lip. Satoru nodded in response, his grip on Suguru’s hair tightening. He gently rocked his hips into Satoru as he kissed him again. Satoru moaned into his mouth as he slowly relaxed, meeting Suguru’s motions, seeking friction on his untouched arousal. Suguru took the hint, snaking a hand between them and stroking.

Satoru inhaled sharply, urging Suguru to continue, “Keep going, I can take it.” 

“Yeah?” Suguru checked in, forehead against forehead, his hair curtaining their faces and tickling Satoru’s cheeks.

“Yeah.” Satoru breathed in response, tucking some hair behind Suguru’s ear, gazing at him with a lovesick ache in his chest. He cupped his face with both hands, groaning as he felt him pulling out. 

Suguru moved with an extreme amount of restraint, panting each time they rolled their hips together. He adjusted frequently, doing his best to read Satoru’s body with each movement. He pulled Satoru higher onto his lap and earned a delicious moan that he felt in his cock. Suguru smiled. “Like that?” he asked huskily, nipping at his bottom lip.

Satoru shuddered as Suguru pressed in the same way. “God, yes, more,” he whined, wrapping his arms around Suguru’s neck and grabbing at his back.

Suguru complied, happily, finally, losing himself in Satoru’s body, fucking him in the most primal, unceremonious way he’d only fantasized about until now. Satoru grew louder, too loud, unraveling in Suguru’s arms. His grip tightened, he drew him in closely until their bodies were sliding against each other. Sweat dripping from his temple, Suguru grabbed one of Satoru’s legs and hooked it over his shoulder, testing the limits of Satoru’s flexibility as he pressed in even deeper. (He was alarmingly flexible.)

“Ah, Suguru-!” Satoru screamed from his throat. Suguru’s hand pressed against his mouth quickly to muffle him. Satoru’s curious tongue flicked his palm. 

Seeing, feeling, and hearing Satoru Gojo coming undone underneath him made Suguru feel absolutely feral. He replaced his palm over Satoru’s lips with two fingers, jamming them into his mouth. “Suck,” he commanded and snapped his hips into Satoru with a brutal thrust. “Keep your mouth busy like a good boy.” 

Eyes widening, Satoru did as he was told, licking, sucking, and moaning against Suguru’s fingers. He took him deep into his throat until tears prickled his eyes. He was already so close to release, holding on for as long as he could, but everything was so intense, so overstimulating, so euphoric. He raked his nails into Suguru’s back. 

And then Suguru slammed so perfectly into Satoru’s prostate, sending him straight over the edge. He cried around Suguru’s fingers, arched his back off the bed, and released against both of them, convulsing and squeezing around Suguru as he did. Suguru followed closely behind, taking his damp fingers back, trying to pull out entirely but Satoru only sucked him in deeper. 

“Should I take it out?” He asked quickly, through labored breaths.

“Nuh-uh,” was all Satoru managed to coherently mumble in his post-orgasmic haze, his long leg weaving into Suguru’s so he couldn’t escape even if he wanted to. 

Suguru came with one last, deep thrust with a throaty groan, spilling into Satoru’s lithe frame with quaking thighs. He collapsed against Satoru, their bodies melting together in an exhausted, sticky, and wonderful heap. He pulled out, rolling to Satoru’s side and resting his head on his chest. 

“Dang,” Satoru panted, “You’re kinda crazy.”

“Yeah,” an equally breathless response, “Sorry.”

“No sorry,” Satoru reassured, petting Suguru’s head weakly. “I love it.” 

Suguru chuckled quietly. “Good.” 

Suguru woke to the smell of coffee as Satoru stepped into the room, adorned in sweats and an oversized t-shirt. He blinked a few times, dazed, his eyes adjusting to the early morning sunshine peeking through the window. 

“Hey.” He rolled over to gaze sleepily at Satoru, a lazy grin on his face. 

“Hey,” Satoru echoed, smiling and sitting next to him on the mattress. He offered a sip of his drink to Suguru. 

Suguru hummed as he took it, but winced as he tasted it. “So sweet,” he commented, sticking his tongue out and returning it quickly.

Satoru shrugged and gulped it down. 

Suguru sat up and stretched his arms over his head. “Feeling okay?” he checked in, blushing slightly as memories of last night flooded his brain. 

 “Yeah. I mean, I’m a little sore,” Satoru pouted, touching his lower back gently. “But it’s a good sore. ” He reassured, grinning from ear to ear. 

Suguru pinched his eyebrows together, concerned. He leaned in to kiss him on the cheek, murmuring apologetically, “I’m so sorry.”

“No, really, I’m good. I’ve felt worse after sparring.” He smirked, his fingers grazed Suguru’s cheek as he leaned into the gentle touch. He turned his head to kiss him on the lips. “I just need a hot shower and I’ll be set.” 

Suguru nodded, shoving his anxiety down for the time being. He heard someone shuffling around in the kitchen. “Breakfast first, though.” He grabbed his elastic off the table and pulled his hair into a loose bun.

Satoru hummed in agreement, clutching the warm mug to his chest. 

Kuroi prepared breakfast with Suguru’s help, eyes cast down the entire time. She was very apparently avoiding the both of them, only speaking to Suguru in quick, polite requests when he aided in chopping. Suguru and Satoru had a silent conversation across the kitchen island, giving each other tense, amused looks.  

Riko was oblivious to this, however, as she gulped down her miso happily.  

“Gojo,” she started, poking at his neck innocently. “What’s this mark? Did you get hurt or something?” 

Kuroi remained silent at the stove, stirring the eggs faster, a deep flush spreading across her face. 

Satoru, mid-sip, slapped a hand across the blemish, locking eyes with Suguru momentarily in a panic. “Ah, yeah, just… scratched myself in my sleep,” he dismissed quickly with an airy laugh. 

Riko shrugged, “Weird.”

They finished breakfast in mildly uncomfortable silence. 

Needless to say, it was an awkward flight home. 

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Thanks for tagging me @woodlandeelf !!

Rules: tag 10 people you want to get to know better!

Last Song: All The Rage Back Home by Interpol El Pintor has basically lived on my record player for a few months now...

Last Movie: Nosferatu (2024 film) It's the last movie that I saw in the theaters and it was so good. It's oddly romantic and sexy (and I mean that in the best possible way) and it's also chilling and suspenseful and beautiful in it's bleakness. I loved it.

Last Book: Honestly, I've mostly only read fanfics lately, but the last published book I read was A Room with a View by E.M. Forster. I have loved the 1985 film for about forever and decided to actually read the book and it was worth it.

Last TV Show: Currently watching Abbott Elementary on Hulu and Poirot on Britbox and both are delightful.

Sweet/savoury/spicy: Sweet and savory, I like them both equally. I can't do spicy anymore, although I used to really enjoy spicy until my stomach decided that that had to end.

Relationship Status: Married for literal decades to my emotional-support husband and best friend.

Last Thing I Googled: I DuckDuckGo and Firefox because I like to have at least a small bit of privacy, but I digress. My last search was for "mending clothes with embroidery" because I have stuff that needs mending.

Looking Forward to: Summer. I usually don't look forward to summer but my husband and I got kayaks a few years ago and we now live in a place with a lot of boating options. We started going out on the water regularly last summer and I'm looking forward to starting that up again.

Current Obsession(s): Dragon Age: The Veilguard and all previous DA games, Stranger Things (specifically writing Hellcheer fics), making ramen at home, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (specifically reading Spuffy fics), and hanging out with our judgemental cats that are sick of our shit😆

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When I was in middle school my aunt took me on a camping trip to Ohiopyle Pa for two weeks. We went hiking, biking, white water rafting, kayaking, swimming, cave exploring, rock climbing, foraging, and bushwhacking. The food was great and we went exploring, one night we dyed our hair in the campgrounds public bathroom. We got lost in the woods because we took the wrong trail to get the crag we were going to climb. I would make ramen noodles in baked bean cans on the campfire. We told ghost stories and met awsome people on the river. We slept outside in hammocks. I read books and climbed mountains. I jumped off a cliff into a river, me and my sister rafting down the Yough. The Bittersweet cafe just outside of down that had amazing smoothies. Driving around and finding a rummage sale where I found a 25cent copy from the 1950s of Gone With The Wind. For two weeks I did not have a care in the world but adventure and the world faded away as I lived out of a car and a tent. It was such a fun time and I will always remember it fondly

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Stop Swiping, Start Connecting: The Modern Way to Find Friends Near You

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[tomboy014]

TruthShriekers AU, the Setup

Weeks turn into months, and after two years, April, Wes, Dib and Dipper are close friends.  Forum posting has turned into DMs, private group chats, emails, texts and finally video calls.  At this point, the only thing left to do is meet.

A little difficult when you live all over the country.

So come summer, the gang is going to go on a cross country trip to meet each other and hunt the paranormal!  There are some concerns, and not everyone is super mobile, but they’ve got a plan.

Wes lives in prime ghost-hunting territory and is the least mobile.  He’s just gotten his license, but doesn’t have a car, so the gang will start their adventures in Amity Park, Michigan.

Dipper is going to catch a flight and April will pick him up from the airport when she drives over from New York.  She’s borrowing a neighbor’s car, an old junker they were ready to scrap anyways.  They’ll use it to carpool, with April and Wes driving.

Dib is concerningly mobile for a twelve-year-old, but he guarantees he can make it on his own to Amity Park.  It’s the shortest trip, only a few hours drive by car since he lives in the next state over, so they’re worried, but willing to trust him.  For now.

After some ghost hunting, they’ll swing down to Dib’s hometown to get a tour of Membrane Labs and check out his “alien” classmate.

Then, a weekend in Point Pleasant, West Virginia for the Mothman festival and a little bug-hunting of their own.

Then they’ll swing up to Chicago to check out the (second) most haunted city in America!  From there, it’s a long drive across country before they hit California, so they figured they’d save some money by camping along the way instead of staying in hotels.

But then they get to check out San Francisco!  After that, one more very long ride to New York City so April can show them around the Big Apple before they all part ways.

It’s… a lot, and it’s not exactly easy on anyone’s budget, but everyone’s been saving money from allowances, part-time jobs, birthdays and anything else they can, so it’s just barely doable, but it’s tight.  The campgrounds will have to be cheap, they need to couch surf as much as possible in the different cities, and there’s not really any money left for anything else, so it’s going to be a lot of bologna sandwiches and ramen, but everyone’s looking forward to it.

Except this plan almost immediately starts falling apart.  For one, Dipper never actually got his parents approval to fly across country by himself.  In fact, they’d already planned for him and his sister to spend the summer with their great uncle in Oregon.

It’s okay.  Instead of checking out the Bay area, there’s bound to be something in Oregon… right?

But this also means that he won’t be able to join them for most of the trip, and he might not be able to go to New York at all.  Still, the important part is that they’re going to finally meet.  They’ll make it work and meet him there.

And of course, Mikey found out about April’s plans and told Leo, who told Raph, who told Donnie who will absolutely not be left out of a chance to tour the Membrane Labs.  Mikey’s not about to be left behind on a ghost hunting summer, and if they’re going, the rest of the boys are going, too.

Downside, there’s now four more people and April needs to prep her friends because her “brothers” look a little… different from other people.  Upside, there’s now four more people contributing to the budget AND they can take the Turtle Tank.  That’ll give them all a lot more room, even with the group doubling, AND they have room to pack April’s kayak.  If they’re going to go camping across country and hit up two cities on Lake Michigan, she’s bringing it.

Plus, the Turtle Tank doesn’t run on gas.  She doesn’t know what it runs on, but it means they don’t need money for gas anymore or to stop to refuel, and that’s a win in her book.

See?  The plan is still salvageable.  Now, they all just need to hit the road.

After all, what else can go wrong?

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Ages in this AU: April, Jazz: 18 Raph, Wes: 17 Leo, Donnie, Danny, Sam, Tucker: 16 Mikey: 15 Dib, Dipper, Mabel: 12 Zim: ?

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lgcsaem

misaki, once again, finds his eyes narrowing as he takes in the older boys comment. no brain . . . ha, what a laugh! misaki had plenty of brains— big, strong, and not at all smooth, the smaller boy liked to think himself something of a genius ( how else could he come up with such awesome and fun things to do ). it wasn't his fault if the ones around him were simply unable to comprehend just how intelligent he was due to their own small, closed-off minds. "i just like keeping people on their toes— too much of the same thing every day gets boring, so i have to bring the excitement!" from narrowed eyes to eyes wide as the sun, misaki finds his excitement levels beginning to bounce off the walls at the real prospect of food. "you'll get me ramen, hyung?!" he's vibrating, eyes shinning as a large smile grows on his lips, the pointed snaggletooth often hidden anytime his mouth was closed now on full display. the smaller thought he might've had to do more coercing than this, so he was beyond happy now. "really really?!" hyoseop could totally be cool sometimes. looking down at his still-wet clothes, misaki finds himself humming in thought. "well, i didn't bring any extra clothes to wear because i didn't think i'd actually fall in today . . . the ramen place might have a big heater, maybe we could stand under it for a little if they do to dry off before eating?"

saem and hyoseop might have quite the age-gap, but hyoseop is happy to have the other around, for some reason, people around his own age don’t agree to his stupid ideas (which hyoseop would often argue aren’t stupid). saem was the first person hyoseop asked to join him in trying kayak-ing, but hyoseop is pretty sure if he began with asking people his own age, there would’ve been far more ‘no’. saem is stupid like hyoseop, that’s why they’re such a great duo (or arguably, that makes them a bad duo and possibly they’ll accidentally get each other killed).

“who knew going kayak-ing with you would cost me so much money, yes we can go get ramen, what’s next? you need me to buy you a house?” ramen sounded pretty nice right now, especially since hyoseop has gotten quite cold (though he is luckily good at being cold (can you be good at that?)). “yes, really! eat all the ramen you can eat, you’ll make me poor today but i deserve it”. 

“neither did i, i thought we would be good at this… let’s hope the ramen place have a heater we can sit next to”.

lgcsaem

“who said those were the only tricks up my sleeve— you think i’m dumb enough to let slip everything?” misaki quirks a brow, eyeing the older boy with squinting eyes. it’s a fairly normal occurrence for the people around him to underestimate him in a number of ways, and while he knows hyoseop only does so in jest, the younger boy can already feel the fires of competition being stoaked. he’ll be sure to plan a little something to do against hyoseop the next time they’re able to go no a little outing like this again. “if and when i win against you, it’ll be because i really was better than you!” misaki mulled the taller boys words over for a moment, understanding where it was he was coming from. with lives as strict and demanding as theirs, little moments like now, away from their normal, were an honest godsend. sure, there were times when the rules could be bent to some extent, but more often than not, the consequences usually fell on the more negative side ( for misaki, he wasn’t bothered by any light scolding given to him by company staff, but he knew others weren’t as laid back in the same way he was ). “can we get ramen, too? i’m getting hungry, and it’s the least you could do after almost killing me,” misaki voices, a smig grin on his lips. he doesn’t swat at the hand the comes to ruffle his hair for once, deciding to let it slide. “sometimes your messes are funny, so i guess it’s fine.”

“you know… perhaps i am underestimating you, i have no idea what goes on in that brain of yours, it’s unpredictable, that is of course, if you have a brain” talking about saem not having a brain, when the real question is, does hyoseop have a brain? sometimes it sure can feel like there’s nothing in hyoseop’s brain, he’s never been the smartest, he does questionable things. “if you win, it’s because i let you win” the male rolls his eyes, afterwards a smile shows up on his lips. 

“i offer you something to drink and your response is if i’ll buy you something to eat too” …. …. …. “yes of course i’ll buy you ramen too”. hyoseop doesn’t know what to spend his money on anyway, he basically only buys groceries with his money, he wants to spoil his sister, but she refuses getting spoiled by him. “i’ll buy you two bowls if you’re that hungry” he shows a smile to the younger. “thank you for supporting my messes”.

“are we going out to eat with wet clothes? are we just hoping they’ll air dry ooor”.

[oliviab-scstudyabroad]

Did Somebody Say "Chocolate"?

Hey everyone! This past week, I was in Argentina yet again! This time, my friends and I traveled south in Argentina to a town called Bariloche. Bariloche is located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park and is the gateway to Patagonia. It is the perfect destination for those who love the outdoors, as the multiple ski resorts allow you to ski throughout the Andes, and the abundant lakes are key spots for fishing and kayaking. Bariloche also has a lively downtown area with architecture modeled after Switzerland. As you can imagine, I was beyond excited to go from the moment that my friends and I booked our plane tickets!

On Tuesday in the afternoon, my friends and I took the bus from Montevideo to Colonia and then rode the ferry to Buenos Aires. Upon arriving, we changed our dollars for Argentine pesos ($1 USD = 480 pesos), loaded our Sube cards (passes that you scan to use the metro and buses in Argentina), and then went to an Asian restaurant called Koi. There, we feasted on Miso ramen and dumplings. I ordered an iced tea, something that I’ve missed since being away from South Carolina! It really is astounding the diversity that Buenos Aires has in terms of gastronomy; any type of craving you might have, Buenos Aires has a restaurant to satisfy it. Because our flight was late at night, we killed some more time in another bar/bookstore called Backroom Bar. After enjoying our Passionfruit Punch drinks and chatting, we headed to the airport via Uber. Our flight left at 1:00 a.m., and we arrived in Bariloche at 3:30 a.m. Because the town doesn’t have Uber, we booked taxis in advance to take us from the airport to our Airbnb. Our host was there to give us the keys and show us around the apartment, and then we headed straight to bed to catch up on sleep.

Later that morning, Will, Karen, and I bundled up (it was about 39 ℉ outside) and roamed around the centro of Bariloche (our Airbnb was a 7-minute walk from downtown). Bariloche is set right along the lake of Nahuel Huapi, so we of course had to take pictures in front of the “Bariloche” letters with the stunning backdrop behind it. We then went to a confitería (chocolate shop) called Rapa Nui to have breakfast. Bariloche is known as the Chocolate Capitol of Argentina, so at Rapa Nui, I ordered a chocolatada (hot chocolate). Karen, Will, and I also shared a waffle topped with chocolate, banana, raspberry, and strawberry ice cream. Needless to say, I was sugared-out after breakfast, but it was worth every bite. We then went to the Center of Tourist Information to ask about the bus system and must-visit sites in Bariloche. The bus lines in the city are on a tightly set schedule, and some buses only arrive every hour. We therefore had to plan our activities around the schedule so we didn’t waste time waiting for the bus. The upside is that one bus ride is 100 pesos, or 20 cents. We definitely were traveling on a budget!

After returning from the Information Center, our other friends, Joe and Cleo, joined us to take the bus to Cerro Campanario. There, we took the ski lift to arrive at a lookout point where you could see majestic views of Southern Bariloche. The mountains reminded me of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado where I used to live, except the Andes are encapsulated by lakes and islands. Bariloche’s climate is unique in that in the winter, temperatures can drop to -30℉, and in the summer, you can expect the temperature to climb to 75℉. As I was standing at the top looking out at the islands, I could only imagine what it would be like in December to lay out on the sand and take a dip in the crystal-clear lake. I also noticed that the mountains were pretty barren in terms of snow. A local told us that Bariloche gets the most snow in July and August, so that explained why the ski resorts were closed when we went. After taking the lift down and the bus back, we bought groceries in the supermarket and made lentil soup and peppers stuffed with rice, perfect for our cozy movie night that we had that evening.

On Thursday morning, Karen and I woke up early to scout the tourist agencies to see what excursions were available. We picked up a lot of brochures, compared prices, and explained our options to the others at breakfast. I had coffee and tostados at ChimiDeli, a restaurant that one of the tourist agents had recommended. All five of us then shared a chocolate mousse cake adorned with strawberries. Here arise my two tips when traveling: 1. If you don’t know where to eat, ask a local! They are guaranteed to have good recommendations, and it saves a lot of time instead of poking around on Google Maps and peering at reviews of restaurants. 2. If you want to try different types of cuisine, order multiple dishes and share with your friends! This way, you can have a bite of everything without feeling confined to ordering one meal.

After breakfast, we headed to the Chocolate Museum at Havanna and went on a tour! The guide explained to us that pure chocolate comes from the cacao bean, and in the early centuries, pure chocolate was exchanged by indigenous groups as a form of currency. It was also served as offerings to the gods, or high-ranking authorities in the communities. In Europe, people began to mix cacao with sugar and milk, transforming the cacao chocolate into the milk chocolate that we know today. After World War II, a large surge of Italians immigrated to Bariloche, including a man named Alfred Fenoglio. The so called “pioneer of chocolate in Bariloche” started the first chocolatería in Patagonia, and he is known to be the source of the boom of chocolaterías in Southern Argentina that generate millions of dollars in revenue annually. Who would’ve thought! As we strolled through the museum, we drank our samples of hot chocolate and saw life-sized animals pertaining to Bariloche that were carved entirely out of chocolate! Count how many times I wrote “chocolate” in this post 😉

The gang and I then went to Cerro Otto to take the gondola up to another lookout point. The view was once again spectacular, and we got our fair share of group selfies before heading down to catch the bus back to the center. When we were in line for the bus, there was a man that was playing the bandoneon, an instrument similar to the accordion that is found in most tango music (tango was born in Argentina and Uruguay). Playing the bandoneon is one of the main ways that Argentines connect to their roots and keep the culture alive, so I gave him a tip and enjoyed the tunes before boarding the bus. Once in the centro, we went to another chocolate shop called Mamuschka! Mamuschka is iconic for its rotating Russian dolls on the outside of the building and its wrapping paper being adorned with the colorful Russian doll logo. I couldn’t help myself and filled a box with different chocolate assortments, including ositos- little bears that are filled with dulce de leche. I also got chocolate bars for friends and family and immediately put them away when I got home so as not to be tempted to sneak a bite! After Mamuschka, my friends and I stopped in a supermarket to get ingredients to make sandwiches for our full-day excursion the next day. Then, we had dinner in a cervecería called Bachmann! I had passed by the restaurant earlier that day, and I made it a priority to dine there, as my last name is Bachmann! At the restaurant, we had burgers and beer from Patagonia, and the waitress gave me some coasters with the “Bachmann” logo on it. I kept cracking jokes that it was the family restaurant in Bariloche. We spent several hours there laughing and enjoying each other’s company before heading home to rest for another big adventure the next day.

Part II coming soon! Ciao!

[gusu-emilu]

Tagged by @elysean to list 10 Things About Me

I’ve watched the entirety of the 1978 TV Series The Incredible Hulk, and other than that I haven’t gone very deep into other Marvel content (although this show was technically pre-Marvel right? I have seen maybe six movies besides that...Black Panther and Thor: Ragnarok are excellent) Anyway, 70s Hulk is low-key pretty good for its occasional corniness. I remember getting so angsty about it lol

I love the mountains! Hiking, sight-seeing, hanging out. But mostly hiking. Bonus points if there are lakes. I love kayaking and canoeing near mountains.

Did anyone else use Disney Create back in the day? It was basically DeviantArt for kids. I was on there all the time. I wish the website was still up (closed around 2014 I think?) so I could go back and look at all the art I used to love. Thankfully I at least saved my own drawings. Not that they’re any good

I’ve been cooking a lot of ramen with fried eggs lately.

I love writing songs and playing piano! Technically I have a full concept album written, but I’ve never recorded it, so let’s pretend that doesn’t exist.

My sense of fashion is starkly different between fall/winter and spring/summer. In warm weather, I actually wear nice clothes! Skirts and dresses and jewelry and the like! Meanwhile in cold weather, it’s sweatshirt, leggings/jeans, and stained sneakers every day (the stains were from mud okay. i wore the wrong shoes on a hike right after rain)

When I was around 4-6 years old, I was so obsessed with dinosaurs that I could list off every fact about the well-known species (scientific name, diet, habitat, and so on). Sadly I am no longer that studious.

I traveled to China two summers ago, and it was one of the best experiences ever. I made a lot of friends and drank too much bubble tea! Seriously though, the bubble tea place staff got to know me and my roommate because we visited multiple days in a row. They’d always give us these funny smiles. I think they were laughing at us. That was back when my Mandarin skills were quite poor...they still are quite poor...

I’ve played a good number of sports. Swimming, soccer, cross country, track, tennis, golf. I also enjoy badminton and table tennis. I can play softball but I’d really rather not. (Does karate count also? Does Just Dance 2 count? I dance a mean Rasputin)

I absolutely love editing. Maybe not editing my own writing, but I just...am compelled to edit everything I read. So beta’ing is fun!

Tagging: @lady-of-the-lotus @eldritch-elrics @mylastbraincql @lanjiangs @forgotten-envies @the-first-refrain @mssarahkathryn (sorry if you’ve already been tagged! feel free to skip. also tagging anyone else who wants to join)

[lovemesomesurveys]

Have you gone to college/uni? What is/was your major? Yeah, I graduated with my BA in psych. What color is your best friend's hair? Black. How often do you drink alcohol? I haven’t drank alcohol in almost a decade. Have you ever done something really cool but no one was around to see it? I feel like that has happened before. Where were you going the last time you were a passenger in a car? Heading home.

Have you ever dated someone who had a kid from a previous relationship? No. What was the last event that was a turning point in your life? Health related issues these past few years. What's your favorite setting in nature? (mountains, beach, desert, etc...) The beach. What hair color is most common in your family? Dark brown. List all the different things you've had to drink in the past day. So far today I’ve just had a toasted white chocolate mocha from Starbucks and water. Would you rather spend a day at an amusement park, or kayaking on a lake? A day at an amusement park. Disneyland, specifically. Are you prone to having unhealthy and drama-filled relationships? No. For how long has your favorite band been your favorite? One of my top favorites, Linkin Park, has been my favorite since middle school. Do you have any photos on your refrigerator? What are they of? Yeah, there’s a photo a couple of my cousins, my brother, and I took where we’re dressed like we’re from the old western days and the photo has that sepia filter. We took it for fun a couple years ago for my grandparents who like that kind of thing. What was the last thing you baked in the oven? Probably a pizza. Do you get offended easily? No. What color are the pillows on your couch? They’re teal. When was the last time you wiped down the mirror in your bathroom? I don’t have my own bathroom for one thing, and second of all I personally have never cleaned the mirror in our bathroom. My mom takes cares of that. Do you recycle cardboard? Yes. Do you have a good relationship with your dad? We don’t have a bad one, but admittedly we’re not very close. I’m closer with my mom. Have you ever gone more than 5 years without going to the dentist? Yes. Do you have a hard time sleeping when you're away from home? It depends. What do you think about self-driving cars? I think it’s kinda cool, but more so I find it scary. All I can think of is if it malfunctions. Do you know anyone who got engaged while still in high school? No. Are you friendly to retail employees? Yes. I don’t understand why some people are so rude. It’s so unnecessary. Do you know anyone who litters? Ugh, yes. I don’t understand that either. Throw your shit away, it’s really not that hard. Why can’t you just hold onto it until you’re able to throw it away? Do you think your neighbors have any complaints about living near you? I don’t see why. We’re not the ones with the dogs that would bark obsessively at all times of day or have loud arguments. We’re quiet and keep to ourselves. What was the last kind of soup you ate? I’m a ramen gal. Where do you usually buy groceries from? Walmart and a grocery store near our house.

[bloglinaposts-blog1]

Samba Bluewater Resort, Subic Beach

June 23, 2019

I want to share with you my first travel destination here in the Philippines. The first place I get to visit here in the Philippines is the Samba Bluewater Resort in Subic Bay. It's my first beach outing with my family, so this trip gave me many memories to cherish forever.

                       arrived at the beach in Subic on the beach

    Background photos taken when we Receipts for water activities

It took us around one and a half hours to reach our destination. When we arrived in Samba Resort in Subic, I took a picture of the scenery of the beach because it was so beautiful, it was so relaxing. We paid for our entrance fee and also paid for some water activities to try inside the resort. I was so nervous but excited at the same time. I wanted to try it immediately because it would be so fun and thrilling activity to do.

                         Getting ready to swim and try water activities

                             Image of my feet immersed in water

                           Picture with brother and claire on the beach

The water was very cool and it was perfect for swimming, so I changed right away into my swimwear and went into the water and swam. There were a lot of people there and quite a few swimmers. After swimming, we took pictures and had fun together.

                                                  Lunch time

After trying some water activities, I had lunch with my family. We brought Korean food and ate pork meat and ramen together at the small hut. I suggest that if you will visit this place, it will be better if you will just bring foods with you because there are no restaurants near the are. There are small stores where you can buy snacks but if you want heavy meals, just bring your own food.

While eating, I was very happy to come to the beach and eat lunch while looking at the beautiful scenery. It was the first time for me to really enjoy pork meat at the beach.

a picture taken in the water with a happy expression

After I finished my lunch, I went back to the sea with a lot of excitement and played with the water, swam, and took pictures, leaving good memories. My sister and I swam together and got a lot of life shots, so I felt great. Some water activities that they have in the resort includes island hopping, banana boat, jet ski riding, and kayaking. The one that I tried is banana boat. It is really fun and exciting. Unfortunately, we don't have pictures of it because we were so busy having fun.

                         picture taken with my sister on the beach

                       The first picture I had with a other tourist

We were swimming in the water and strangely, other foreign tourists came to us and said that they wanted to take a picture with us, so we took a picture together. It was the first time that other foreigners asked us to take pictures with us, so I had a really cool and new experience. 

                            The view of the beach in the evening

                                The beach scene taken early

After having fun at the beach, it was already getting dark and its time for us to go home. We changed our clothes again and finally, we took selfies and many life pictures in front of the beach before leaving. The scenery of the beach was so pretty and wonderful that the pictures came out very well and above all, the weather was very nice. 

                               A picture of my day on the beach

                          My favorite picture on the subic beach

If I will be given another chance to travel once the pandemic is over, I want to go to Subic beach again where I had fun with my family. I think this place is a great and fun place to travel especially if you are with your family.

[lilytcyip]

December 31st, 2019

1.3 tera v w/ rjin & ggao

1.4 cactus & la foret w/ jng

1.8 talked it out with jng ; tried to understand that if i were happy, what more could you ask for

1.11 cyns bday dinner

1.11 craft beer w/ aleung & lwong

1.13 arisu & standing egg with efeng & aleung ; drove on highway for the first time

1.18 west dineout w/ annie pkp

1.19 glass w/ fifi

2.10 first snow of the year

2.3 cny lunch at home with the fam - tong yuen & poon choi

2.4 mooseknuckles - grateful

2.5 lunar new year

2.16 hangiout with mamayip & sis: beta 5, fixing the parka, meetfresh, miku sushi dindin

2.17 mom leaving for 2 months, wandering earth with the yips

2.19 happy hour cactus w/ fifi

2.20 kokoro lunch & shopping w/ rjin

2.20 so hyang w/ veda & nwu

2.21 black been noodles & tonkatsu lunch & usagi matcha sweets w/ ewong

2.22 green leaf sushi & grounds for coffee w/ vtan

2.25 sushi mura w/ acao ; larry berg planes and kisses for the first time

3.13 mental health talk w/ nwu & tchiu + jamjar

3.15 virtuous pie & nanas green tea w/ rjin

3.16 wine night w/ claw, aleung & fsyal

3.17 tabom & stanely park w/ jerpilla

3.23 pool & rc shopping with jyang

4.3 studying with jyang on campus & langara bye

4.9 studying with jyang at my house

4.18 ramen danbo & official date 

4.20 so hyang & off the grid waffles w/ ayip

4.26 sci ning off w/ aleung, claw, fsyal, lwong & mcheung

4.27 clay llama terra pot class

4.29 so hyang budae jjigae & yifang w/ ewong

4.30 rc shopping & sushi lover with the yips 

5.1 maenam, kits beach & rain or shiine ice cream w/ rjin

5.2 our first little tiff & being called chubby by mlo

5.3 shopping w/ vchan, aleung & fsyal

5.7-5.11 LA trip

5.8 LACMA & melrose & century city field

5.9 warner bros tour

5.10 malibu

5.28-6.1 hokkaido, japan

5.29 a 2-floor hotel with own onsen

5.31 otaru food adventures

6.1 doraemon painting & royce airport

6.2 macau: got scammed by taxi & lost luggage

6.7-6.15 inner mongolia & beijing

6.18 first co op offer 

6.21 fire port party at fifis house

6.29 pottery painting w lwong, aleung, vchan, fsyal

7.5 brunch w/ rjin at jethro’s fine grub, baker & table

7.6 nwu’s birthday dindin at coast, hangout with aleung & nwu at nightingale

7.14 leavenworth cherries

7.17 brunch w/ rjin at OEB

7.19 nightmarket w/ jyang, mlaw, rjin

7.21 beach day w/ aleung, fsyal & lwong; hy’s with fam

7.24 chau veggies w/ acao

7.27 shiok & icy bar w/ ewong

8.3 first day of work at doctors office

8.4 escape room w/ vchan, fsyal & jyang; bowling & anh and chi

8.17 dindin w/ fsyal, aleung & tlim; double date walks at olympic village with ancas

8.18 - 8.19 kelowna

8.18 polar grove & penticton lazy river, mission hill

8.19 kayaking, quail’s gate

8.24 lit night at fifis house with the girls and boys

8.25 aleung’s bday harrison trip

8.27 work shopping & nuba w/ fsyal

8.28 sleepover w/ rjin

8.29 brunch w/ aleung, moii cafe chill with fsyal too

9.3 first day of co op work

9.7 grave of the fireflies & wildtale cuddles

9.14 eric chou meet & greet

9.19 amandarachlee neg comment and posted my encouragement on her story

10.5 maiko parfait & shopping w/ jyang, earls with the amigos

10.18 gmen & oncecake: melody, rillakuma, card & collage

10.24 dark table w/ rjin

11.7 moii after work 

12.15 baking custard souffle pancakes w/ ewong

12.18 office christmas party & bbt w/ slim

12.19 glow

12.21 fifi’s christmas party

12.22 christmas market w/ rjin: churros & chimney cake

12.23 psyc team secret santa & mahjong

12.25 christmas dindin at market by jean-georges

12.26 birthday dindin at zeferelli

12.27 ring & birthday dinner at brix and mortar w/ jyang

12.28 skated alone, worked out, baked & dindin at botanist

looking back at it now, i definitely went out a lot more compared to previous years LOL i had some struggles in january, and at multiple points in my life i blamed myself for being ungrateful, for seeking more when i already had so much in life compared to other people. my friends were there for me and i wouldnt have been able to live through it without them. then again, during reading break in february, i got myself into the same hot mess and i was sad about it for a week and i blamed myself for getting so attached so quickly. because of these experiences, my expectations were v low and i didnt really expect anything when i talked to jyang, what they say really is true, you get it the moment you stop seeking for it. it comes and find you (: the 3 most important that happened this year is burbur, co op job & me getting more comfortable around doggs; this is a big deal !! i actually like cuddling dogs and i feel less scared of them as long as i have some time to get used to them!! im proud of myself for making progress with my phobia! after i started my co op job, bc i didnt have a lot to do, i felt like i wasnt actively contributing to my workplace and that i was very useless. i still feel the same way now, but i think i am slowly getting used to it. thankfully, my coworkers are VERY nice and i enjoy working around them. while i did not get a different position for january, im still grateful that i got an extended placement. nonetheless, meeting with the different PIs and sumeet pointed me in the right direction of looking for nserc / volunteering opportunities when i do go back to school. AND ofc burbur! im grateful that we were able to be there for each other for the past 8 months, both the ups and downs and i am so so thankful that we’re understanding and patient with each other, as we help each other learn along the way and help each other become a better version of ourselves. this companionship is better than i have asked for and i always remind myself to focus on the important things rather than the minor inconveniences. this year, in terms of fitness goals, ive been doing really well before asia. but ever since i came back, it all went downhill and i gained back all the weight that i lost this year year LOL so in 2020, one of my biggest goal is to eat healthy again, and workout more consistently. getting a job in sept kinda interfered with my progress too, bc i was so tired after work, even when i wasnt doing anything and i stressed eat bc i felt terrible. a lot of diff factors made me feel super stressed, and the fact that i wasnt eating clean / exercising reguarly made me feel worse about the whole situation ): so in 2020, maintaining a healthy lifestyle will be one of my top priorities and gifting myself a healthy body is one of greatest things i can do for myself. this also contributed to the lack of journalling near the end of the year, it felt like bc i wasnt doing the things i was “supposed to do”, i just felt so bad whenever i couldnt tick off that particular habit whenever i fill in my trackers. but tonight, i watched this video and it talked about habits should be for awareness, not for self-hate or self-loathing. this is something that i need to keep in mind. ever since april really, the issue of leaving my house and meeting up with my friends have always stressed me in fear of dealing with passive aggressiveness with my mom lool everytime i get inviited to plans, i just get anxiety about having to tell her about it LOL and even when im out, having a msg/ call for her freaks me out in fear that she will get mad at me for being home late and etc and fifi really woke me up with her words, i should just care less LOL i need to stop caring so much about what she thinks, bc at the end of the day, this IS my life and if i never make any changes, i will never be able to grow and be independent. i think this pree much sums up all my events and emotions in 2019, the last year of the 2010s. in the next decade, a lot of things will happen as i will be in my 20s - 30s, where new opportunities will arise, and graduate uni, do my masters, find a job, maybe even marry and move out LOL the 2020s will definitely be an impt decade, but just for next year i want to:

1. understand that i am old enough to make choices, and in general, care less about what she thinks

2. at the same time, i want to appreciate and be grateful for what my mom, dad and annie have done for me; a lot of the times, i feel like i take them for granted just bc i know they will always be there for me and this is not how you should treat your biggest supporters

3. trust that everything will workout in the end, while you may not be able to envision what you career / life would be like when youre 30, you can definitely take small steps and move towards your goal

4. be mindful of what i eat and exercise regularly (4x hiit & cardio a week) ; treats & sweets in moderation; use those habit trackers for awareness, not for self-loathing / self-hate

5. create art regularly, read more and at least do 5 duolingos every week! 

every year, time just seems to go by faster and faster and i feel scared at times. as i type this, theres only 8 minutes left of this decade LOL so in 2020, continue to live in the moment, be present, cherish those that are around you, and have faith that everything will come together, one piece at a time. at the same time, always rmb that you can make small changes to be a better version of yourself, whenever & however you want and this is the 1 thing that other people can’t stop you from doing! 

[austinbiketoursrentals]

5 Things to Do During Your Austin Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

Wedding season is upon us! Getting married is a monumental step for every person out there. It’s a day you won’t forget, from the “I do’s” to the dance floor and everything in between.

As great as the wedding day will be, there is one infamous pre-wedding event that every groom and bride can’t miss out on: the bachelor and bachelorette party.

If you’re looking for a fun place to make the memories of a lifetime and have one last bonding moment with your best friends before the big day, we know just the city for you: Austin, TX.

Here are 5 spots to check out for your next bachelor and bachelorette party in Austin.

1) ENJOY THE SCENERY BEFORE YOU GET HITCHED

Getting some good cardio in and working those muscles is a sure fire way to get your adrenaline pumping, and your mind and body ready for the big day.

Visit Barton Springs, a natural swimming hole, for a quick swim or go kayaking in downtown Austin with your friends. If you’re looking for some serious cardio before the big day, take a long hike in the Greenbelt.

2) HAVE A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN

There is no way you haven’t heard of Austin’s night life. A night out on 6th Street will be one for the books (or may only end up being a few fragments in your memory). 6th Street is one of the most iconic streets in Austin, and it’s one of the major reasons for Austin’s famous reputation as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Music lovers out there will also find live music almost every night of the week at places like Maggie Mae’s, The Mohawk, Stubb's and many more!

6th Street isn't the only nightlife option in Austin, though. Be sure to check out Rainey Street, a stretch of historic houses turned into unique bars, East 6th for a more laid-back and hip vibe, and 4th Street for some delicious food and cocktail options.

3) EXPLORE AUSTIN'S ART SCENE

Austin offers many great “picture-friendly” locations (read: Instagram-friendly) to capture your last hurrah with your best friends. Check out the HOPE Outdoor Gallery, stop by Jo's Coffee's famous "I love you so much" mural wall, and don't miss Daniel Johnston's "Hi, How Are You" frog near the UT Campus.

Looking for museum fare? Visit the Harry Ransom Center, The Blanton Museum and MASS Gallery.

Want to see a lot of these sites in the same day? We offer an Art of this World tour that showcases several of Austin’s most popular murals. That’s the beauty of art in Austin: it’s original work and it’s always changing. So this tour truly is a unique one.

4) EAT TO YOUR BELLY'S CONTENT

Many people who visit Austin can assure you that the city of Austin is obsessed with food. And they're not wrong; we are a ravenous, exploratory bunch. From breakfast tacos, to pizza, to ramen, to sushi, to BBQ, to ... okay, we'll stop here. Point is, you'll never go hungry in this city, but you'll always be hungry for more.

5) DRINK UP

It's a celebration, after all! And there is no way you can have your party in Austin without visiting a brewery, which we have in droves. We love Hops & Grain, Jester King Brewery, Austin Beerworks, Independence Brewing Co., Zilker Brewing Company and (512) Brewing Company - just to name a few. Our Austin’s Gem tour focuses on a few of these breweries while doing a little site seeing in between. It’s a win-win!

For those wine lovers out there, check out Jester King Brewery, The Austin Winery and Infinite Monkey Theorem.

[kelanasstuff]

The one with the blue shirt

so..... I have this little silly story about a guy with the blue shirt who looked exactly like Min Yoongi. It was started when I decided to go to coffee shop so I can finish my report, after that I called my friend to come over.

Setelah gw selesai dengan kerjaan gw, gw sengajak ngajak temen gw buat makan malam, I’ve been craving for ramen since yesterday, setelah gw pesen ramen buat makan, temen gw pesen kebab. Selama kita makan, ya biasalah, kita sambil ngobrol. Nah, waktu lagi ngobrol ini lah gw tiba-tiba ngeliat si cowok yang mirip yoongi ini.

Awalnya gw nggak sengaja lihat dia, jadi dia tuh duduknya di depan gw, tapi ngebelakangin gw gitu, his back was on me, jadi gw cuma ngeliat muka dia dari samping. He was wearing a blue shirt (DAN DIGULUNG SELENGAN TOLONG), khaki pants, wrist watch on his left hand, and sneakers. DETAIL YA BECAUSE I WANT YOU TO PICTURE HIM AS CLEAR AS POSSIBLE WKWK.

OKAY BACK TO THE STORY, waktu pertama kali lihat dia gw ngerasa kok rasanya familiar banget mukanya, at first, I didn’t thought of Yoongi at all, terus gw keingetan Yoongi semalem perform That That (emang otak gw ini suka random banget), terus gw yang “OH! He looked like Yoongi, that’s why I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere”, also mind you that this guy was had the same hair as Yoongi. yes. it was so uncanny.

Waktu gw sadar dia mirip siapa, langsung lah gw bilang ke temen gw;

“Ci, liat deh cowok di belakang lo, di sebelah kiri, but be subtle please, mirip yoongi deh.” terus temen gw yang pura-pura ngeliat ke belakang, “IYA!” and we both squealing like crazy. I mean, it was somehow so exciting.

Tempat gw sama temen gw duduk itu deket sama tempat buat nyimpen tray kotor, terus dia kayaknya udah beres makan, dia ngeberesin bekas makan dan traynya sendiri terus nyimpen traynya juga sendiri, like, I know it’s a bare minimum, but when you live in a city where people are not get used to with this kind of mannerism tuh jadinya kayak wow gitu, dan waktu dia ngelewatin meja gw sama temen gw, kita tuh yang liat-liatan karena even the way he walked sama persis kayak yoongi. we just laughed because holy shit, we were so thrilled.

Enggak lama kemudian, dia sama keluarganya (I assumed he was with his sister and maybe his mom or aunt) pergi dari foodcourt, gw pikir ya udah bye yoongi looked alike. Setelah itu, gw sama temen gw mau cabut juga, and the guy with blue shirt was nowhere to be seen.

Sometimes timing can do its job perfectly, waktu udah nyampe di lantai 1 mall, gw bilang ke temen gw kalo gw pengin mampir ke Uniqlo (there’s this cute skirt but wallahi harganya 599k MONEY WHERE??)

“Mau liat dulu ke Uniqlo? Gw sih hayo aja, mumpung masih di sini nih.” I was hesitant at first, terus temen gw nyeletuk “siapa tau nanti ketemu si cowok itu lagi” kita berdua ketawa aja sambil akhirnya jalan ke Uniqlo. Setelah muterin Uniqlo kita milih buat pulang aja soalnya nggak ada yang diskon, and it’s not like I was looking for him, but he wasn’t there as well. Waktu kita udah di luar Uniqlo, temen gw tiba-tiba ngomong,

“wa, demi allah ini mah, itu dia.” waktu gw ngeliat ke belakang DAN BENER AJA DONG, he was THERE, dia lagi jalan ke arah Uniqlo, gw sama temen gw nunggu di luar, sampai akhirnya dia ngelewat dan kita ngeliat dia masuk ke toko (((toko))) lalu gw sama temen gw pulang deh. HAHAHA. Sebenernya temen gw nanya ke gw mau masuk lagi atau nggak, tapi ya ngapain lah anjir. it’s not like we’re stalkers or anything. dahlah pulang aja.

Sejujurnya enggak penting abis, but for a fleeting moment, I felt that rush like when you’re anticipating to see your crush at school. it was silly, so silly that this story deserves a tumblr post at 12:14 a.m.

[antpernas]

11/25/20

Today was mostly good!!

So Abbie and I ended up waking up at about 9:00 or 9:30, and they started getting ready before I did! I picked up all my shit (but in actuality, had left my water bottle and some clothes) and helped them carry their laundry down! It was officially her birthday, so she was gonna spend some time with her mom. I was supposed to have a guy over to play volleyball at 11:00 AM, but my mom ended up asking if I could deliver a medicine for her! It was just a taddd irritating because the pharmacy was out of the way home, and the medicine was even MORE out of the way (it was doubling back the way I had already came), but of course I helped. Since I was already in the area, I also finally bought my kayak! Getting that shit on my car was a task, but I figured out how to do it by myself so I was proud of myself. I texted the guy to let him know I’d be running late.

I ended up getting home around 12:30, and at this point I still didn’t have a response from this dude. My brother was home and my dad was at a friend’s house (my brother had dropped him off), so I was just chilling at home waiting for a response from this dude. It was no biggie though! I took the kayak down from my car and ended up playing some piano and video games and such. My brother ended up leaving to get my dad and get a haircut, and I was home alone for a little while.

Fast forward to like 2:00 PM, this guy finally responds and says he won’t be able to come over. It was a little disappointing, but again, no big deal! My brother and my dad ended up getting home around 3:00 PM, and they started playing volleyball while I was cooking some meal preps and my lunch. I finished around 4:00, and then joined them. We played until about 6:00, but honestly it was a shit show trying to play two-on-one! I was also doing horrible because I hadn’t warmed up at all, they completely whooped my ass. Hopefully I’ll do better next time if actually play with them from the start!

After we played, I jumped in the pool for a little bit, then took a shower and got ready to head to Abbie’s house again. I got all dressed up since we were going to have dinner, but I grabbed a pair of slump clothes just in case! I ended up leaving my house around 8:00, I think, and went to GameStop to buy them a copy of Hyrule Warriors as a gift!! I also got some Starbucks for Abbie, since it was right next-door. I’m only mad at myself because I totally misunderstood, I thought we were meeting up at their mom’s house to have dinner, not their apartment, so I wasted a bit of time driving there and then doubling back to go to Abbie’s house. But it’s all good!

I ended up getting there at around 9:00, and a friend of theirs that they had previously introduced me to was already there. This was our first time meeting, so it was super cool! It also came in handy to have that spare change of clothes, because neither of them had dressed up! Abbie had cooked us ramen, but since I was late they had already ate theirs. I got changed and started eating mine, and while I was doing that, I had Eda (the friend I was meeting for the first time) read through my diary entries so we could all kiki about my misfortunes. After I finished, Abbie and I started playing Hyrule Warriors (and dying repeatedly) while Eda watched. 

Things started getting crazy when Eda turned out to be getting catfished by a guy she was talking to for a few weeks, and the air conditioner started leaking water. We all packed up and got ready to head back to our homes at around 12:30 (Abbie and I hadn’t even managed to beat one level LMFAO), and I helped them carry a projector down to their car.

When I got home, I cursed myself because I had totally forgot about my assignment that was due! But no point in stressing about shit you can’t change! I did all my usual facecare and such and got ready for bed. 

Writing this a day late, about to start the 26th now!

[lovemesomesurveys]

1. Humpty Dumpty: Have you ever felt so broken that you didn’t feel like you could be put back together again? That’s how I’ve felt for a long time now.

2. Jack and Jill: Have you ever tumbled/rolled down a grassy hill? No.

3. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: Do you enjoy stargazing? Has anyone ever gotten a star named for you? I don’t stargaze per se, but I’ll look up and acknowledge the stars sometimes for a moment. Aww no, no one has had a star named for me. 

4. Little Bo Peep: Have you ever thought you lost something that was actually right in front of you the whole time? Yeah.

5. Itsy Bitsy Spider: What do you typically do on a rainy day? I don’t do anything different except for acknowledge that it’s raining. I love listening to the rain.

6. Baa Baa Black Sheep: Do you own any clothing made out of wool? No.

7. Ring Around the Rosie: Did you know that this childhood song/nursery rhyme is actually about The Black Death? Yep. Children back then made nursery rhymes during plagues, people today have memes. 

8. Five Little Ducks: Have you ever gotten lost before? Yes.

9. I’m a Little Teapot: What is your favorite flavor/type of tea to drink? Peppermint, spearmint, and chamomile. 

10. Hokey Pokey: How were you taught to understand the difference between your left and right sides? Hmm. I’m not sure.

11. Old MacDonald Had a Farm: What is your favorite farm animal? Horses.

12. Make up your own lyric for “Down By The Bay”. Okay, how about: “Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow, back to my home, I dare not go, for if I do, my mother will say, did you ever see a cat playing with a bat down by the bay.”

13. Little Miss Muffet: Would you be terrified if a spider sat down beside you? UH YES. That’s happened a few times where it was near me or even worse, ON ME. lsjfkdfklsd.

14. Rockabye Baby: Do you feel that this is a more calming or terrifying lullaby for children? It sounds calming, but yeah the lyrics are disturbing. “when the bough breaks, the baby will fall, down will come baby cradle and all.” Uh....

15. Hickory Dickory Dock: What are you usually doing when the clock strikes 1? 1PM I’m still asleep. 1AM I’m probably eating ramen and watching YouTube videos.

16. Pat-a-Cake: What’s your favorite thing to bake/baked good to eat? I don’t bake, but I love brownies, cupcakes, and muffins.

17. Why do we stomp our feet if we’re “Happy and We Know It”? Shouldn’t we be doing this when we’re angry instead? True.

18. The Wheels on the Bus: Where’s the furthest you’ve ever gone on a bus before? Not far, like just 10-15 minutes.

19. Row, Row, Row Your Boat: Do you enjoy boating? (ie: cruises, kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting, etc) I don’t do any of those things.

20. 3 Blind Mice: Do you know someone who is blind? Yes.

21. 3 Little Kittens: Do you prefer gloves or mittens when getting dressed for chilly weather? Gloves. I rarely need to wear them, though. 

22. Jack Be Nimble: Do you enjoy lighting scented candles? I like the idea and aesthetic of it, but I don’t actually do it. I wish I were a candle lighting kinda gal.

23. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear: Have you ever made a teddy bear or any other sort of stuffed animal at Build-a-Bear? If not, do you still have a favorite teddy bear/stuffed animal from your childhood? I have a lot of my stuffed animals from my childhood stored away.

24. 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed: Have you ever cracked your head open before and needed stitches? Nooo, thankfully.

25. Hey Diddle Diddle: The cat plays a fiddle. What instrument would you like to play? Piano.

26. Mary Had a Little Lamb: Have you ever brought a pet to school for show and tell before? No.

27. Once I Caught a Fish Alive: If you go fishing, do you release the fish afterwards, or do you take them home and cook them? The only fishing I do is in Animal Crossing haha. In which case, I sometimes keep to sell or let ‘em go. 

28. Little Jack Horner: What is your favorite flavor of pie? The only kind of pie I like is cheesecake.

29. Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary: Do you have a garden? What do you plant in it? Nope. I do in Animal Crossing, though lmao. 

30. Miss Mary Mack: Do you wear clothing with a lot of buttons? I don’t like wearing stuff with buttons. Too much work.

31. Old Mother Hubbard: What is your favorite food to keep in your cupboard? Ramen.

32. There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe: Do you have a lot of siblings growing up? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? I only have two brothers.

33. This Little Piggy: Do you like roast beef? No.

34. Rain, Rain Go Away: Have you ever played outside in the rain before? Yeah.

35. It’s Raining, It’s Pouring: Do you know someone who snores very loudly? My dad does.

36. Star Light, Star Bright: Do you ever wish on stars? Has one of your wishes actually come true before? Nope.

37. Here is the Beehive: Are you allergic to bees? Do you know anyone who is? Do you enjoy eating honey? Isn’t everyone, technically? Though some have more severe reactions. I’ve never been stung by a bee, thankfully, so I don’t know what my reaction would be like. I don’t recall the last time I had any honey, but yeah it’s good. It’s good with peanut butter on toast.

38. If All the Raindrops Were Lemon Drops and Gumdrops: What food would you want to rain down from the sky: That doesn’t sound pleasant lol.

39. Little Boy Blue: Have you ever slept anywhere other than a bed before? Where?                       The couch, floor, and the car.

40. Do You Know the Muffin Man?: What is your favorite type of muffin to eat? Banana (without the nut), blueberry, and lemon poppyseed. Also, Entenmann’s has mini muffins in party cake flavor that are really good.

41. Wee Willie Winkie: Have you ever sleepwalked before? No. I’ve never known anyone who does, but it sounds scary to witness. 

42. B-I-N-G-O: If you had a dog, what would you name it? I have a dog, her name is Princess Leia.

43. Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?: Has your pet ever run away from home before? Did it get returned? Nooo. I would be a complete mess if my dog ever ran away. One of my cousins has a dog who roams the streets and comes back randomly and she’s fine with it. I’m just like noooo way. I couldn’t allow that. My doggo is my baby!

44. How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?: What’s the most you would spend when adopting a dog? We paid about $150 to adopt our doggo.

45. This Old Man: Do you own any knick-knacks? Yeah.

46. 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe: When did you learn to tie your own sneakers? I think I was like 4. I remember going around the house tying all the shoes once I learned. 

47. Are You Sleeping?: What time do you typically go to bed at night? Like 7AMish. :X I don’t understand how that became my norm these past few months. [a-zebra-is-a-striped-horse]