#what i learned through this is that im never using this pen again

[feisaru]

And it's always back to you again

Always back to you, my friend, you keep me on the run

[ickadori]

++ 𝐘𝐔𝐉𝐈 𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐈 — 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆

[summary] Yuji knows that he could never have a normal, healthy relationship with you, not with Sukuna inhabiting his body and his line of work, and he accepts that. He’s content observing you from the sidelines, watching as you go about living your life, none the wiser of the spectator watching from the shadows. VALENTINES EVENT MASTERLIST.

[cws] yandere -> yuji. fem reader. stalking. voyeurism -> peeping tom. masturbation. reader is mentioned to be a virgin but doesn’t lose it. blood/tending to a wound -> yuji was hurt by a curse.

[an] this was originally for the valentines event i mentioned, but that won’t be out on time so im just gonna post as i finish these up!

Yuji is content with watching you from afar.

He’s not delusional enough to think that the two of you could ever work out—perhaps in another world. One without curses, one where he’s not putting his life on the line every day to protect people that are none the wiser of the monsters that lurk, one where there’s not one of those same monsters living inside him.

Sukuna is a liability, and Yuji loves you too much to put you in a position where you could possibly be harmed. He has good enough control over the curse, but there’s still a chance, a tiny, minuscule chance that things could go wrong, and he just wasn’t willing to take that chance.

So, he kept his distance.

Or tried to.

At first he tried to forget you even existed. To avoid seeing you in the morning on the commute to work, he took a later train, resigning himself to having to run a few blocks to keep from being late. That had worked, for a bit, but then you had found another job, one that required you to come in a bit later, and the both of you had wound up on the same train once again.

He turned to ignoring you - he didn’t so much as turn to look in your direction when you stepped through the train’s doors, acting as if you were some inconsequential thing, and that worked, too, for a bit. But it seemed as if everyone was suddenly going to work a bit later than usual, bodies filling all the seats until eventually the only available one was the one adjacent to him.

He could have still chosen to ignore you, but then you had spoken to him, a simple ‘Crowded today, huh?’ that was more rhetorical than anything, but the only thing Yuji was capable of controlling was Sukuna, not his desires, and he had answered you with a love-stricken smile.

‘It is, isn’t it?’

And it went from there.

He went from pretending you didn’t exist to anxiously waiting for the moment he’d get to see you in the morning. He’d greet you with a smile and a grandiose gesture to the empty seat beside him, and you’d sit down with a sweet ‘thank you’ and an even sweeter smile.

Your conversations went from common pleasantries to something deeper, something more…intimate. Because what other word could he use to describe the way you vented your grievances about work, friends, and family to him? You were allowing him to see a glimpse into your life - a private, special thing that he hoped many weren’t privy to - but he soon learned that a glimpse couldn’t sate him.

Yuji found that the forty-five-minute commute wasn’t enough—how could it be? Twenty-four hours in a day, and he was supposed to make do with not even one? That was wholly unfair! He had already given up so much - the possibility of a romantic relationship with you for your safety-, he deserved a few more moments with you, didn’t he?

But Yuji knew that any more time spent with you would lead to him abandoning the boundary he had set for himself…but as Gojo had taught him, there’s always a loophole to be found.

~

You like to collect trinkets.

Anything that catches your eye and you’re toting it up to the register - it’s a problem. Cute, but a problem. Your mother agrees.

“Yes, mom, I know I just bought a set of pens last week.” You groan, phone tucked between your ear and shoulder as you attempt to organize the multitude of things on your desk. Pens, pencils, stress balls, notebooks, stuffed animals, vinyl figurines. “But these were themed after one of the shows I watch…yeah, that’s the one! You remembered!” You laugh through a smile. “It’s not an obsession. It’s a hobby!”

Yuji shifts in his spot where he’s seated across from your place and looking into your baywindow, one earphone in his ear, the other carefully placed in the drawer of the desk you’re currently standing at. Your voice is filtering in through the earphone, and he thanks the advancement of technology that’s allowed him to effortlessly be able to listen in on your conversation instead of having to rely on reading your lips...although he wouldn’t have minded that too much.

Your lips look inviting; soft, plump and coated in a shiny gloss. You have a habit of sinking your teeth into your bottom lip when you laugh, something he finds insanely attractive, and you do it now, laughing at something your mother has said. Your eyes crinkle at the corners, nose scrunching up just a tad, and Yuji finds himself struggling to suck in air as he watches you.

“I’m laughing because you’re absolutely ridiculous. I’m not letting you set me up on a blind date, mom.” His teeth gnash together, a frown quickly overtaking his features. Date? “I’m more than capable of finding a boyfriend on my own, thank you very much.” His pulse, which had quickened to a mildly alarming level, slowly goes back to normal as you shoot down the suggestion. Good girl. You didn’t need a boyfriend - not if it couldn’t be him.

Your mother meant well, he’s sure. She likely just wanted her daughter to have someone to keep her company, to give her a shoulder to cry or lean on whenever she needed it, to have someone in the city to look out for her. While Yuji couldn’t be your shoulder to lean on, nor keep you company past a short train ride, he was looking out for you. The world was dangerous, people were murdered left and right. Curses killed indiscriminately; men, women, children, the elderly, it didn’t matter to them. They killed as easily as they breathed, and if you didn’t have him watching over you, it was possible that you’d meet that same fate.

“God, mom, that is none of your business!” You grip your phone in one hand, your eyebrows pulling together as your mouth turns down. “So what if I am? It’s a social construct anyways! It’s not that big a deal—no, I’m not waiting for marriage...I’m not into women, either!”

Yuji lets out a shaky breath. You’re a virgin. He’s never been one to harp on a person’s sexual history, or lack thereof, it didn’t make any difference to him, all he cared about was getting a resounding yes before he got down to business, but the thought of you being untouched sent a swirl of something hot, electric, and exhilarating down to his gut.

His body warmed further in the already humid air, cock fattening up against his thigh, and he clears his throat as he tries to keep his thoughts clean.

“I’m hanging up the phone now, mom. Love you lots, bye—oh! And no dates. If I find some man at my door with roses and chocolates like the last time then I’m going to phone the police and get him put on a list, okay? Okay!” You quickly end the call, your phone flying through the air before it lands on your couch, and cover your face with your hands as you let out a muted scream.

Yuji chuckles.

~

He shouldn’t be here, he knows that, but he had just gotten through with a mission not even two blocks from your place and figured he could just check in on you. He hadn’t seen you this morning, his work taking him to the other side of Tokyo, and it wouldn’t be exaggerating to say he was going through a bit of a withdrawal.

I’ll just look in to make sure she’s alright, he tells himself. Just a quick peek to confirm that you were in your home for the night and okay. He’d be two minutes tops...

That’s what he had said, so how had he ended up like this? Cock in hand and panting as he watched your fingers furiously flick back and forth over your clit. You were sprawled on your couch and facing the window, panties hooked around one ankle and legs spread. Your nightgown, something too thin to offer you any real warmth, was pushed up under your chin, the hand that wasn’t desperately rubbing at your cunt pinching at hard nipples.

This is the sight he had been met with when he turned onto your street, and he only had a second to be angry at the fact that anyone could have walked by and saw you like this, before the need to touch himself outweighed the want to reprimand you. It was late, well into the hours of the night where the streets were usually deserted, so he figured he couldn’t place too much blame on you, especially when this all worked to his benefit.

The notion that this was wrong, so incredibly wrong, floated around in his head for a bit, but it was squeezed and siphoned out with the dollops of pre-cum that landed on the steps leading up to your place.

Blood fills his tastebuds as his teeth sink into his lip in an effort to keep quiet. His nostrils flare as he breathes hard through his nose, hand practically a blur as it flies up and down the length of his cock, eyes trained on the way you rub at your clit in a circular motion. Around and around, up and down, the both of you quickly work yourselves up, and Yuji grunts, hips jerking up into his hand, long lashes fluttering when he sees your hips raise up and your thighs snap shut around your hand.

He finishes soon after, balls tightening and veins in his neck and on the back of his hand protruding as ropes of cum dirty his fingers. He squeezes as he nears his tip, making sure to milk out every last drop, and he huffs and pants as he lets his lip go free. He harshly swallows, knees giving out as he plops himself down onto your stoop, jittery hands working to stuff his now soft cock back into his pants and boxers.

He looks down at his hand and groans at the sight, his head tipping back, only for a loud thump to sound as it knocks against the wood of your door. Yuji curses, quickly scrambling up to his feet as he draws his hood over his head and hurries down the street.

~

A groan slips out of Yuji’s mouth as his weary body crashes down into the seat of the train. The car is empty, expected due to how late it is -nearing midnight-, and he’s thankful for it as he lifts the hem of his sweater up with a grimace, revealing a slash right above his belly button, the dark blood matted in with the hair of his happy trail.

It’s not life threatening, but fuck does it hurt. A curse had turned out to be a higher grade than the report had said, and Yuji had gone in a bit too hot, resulting in a few too many scrapes and cuts, but no broken bones, thankfully.

The bag on his back is pulled off, and he undoes the zipper and rifles through it, hand closing around a bottle of rubbing alcohol and a few gauzes. He stuffs the hem of his sweater in his mouth and bites down, simultaneously twisting off the cap to the bottle, and he counts to three in his head before pouring the contents on the cut, a muffled curse sounding as his muscles tense and flex.

The train slows to a stop as it comes to a station, and Yuji is too focused on wrapping the gauze around his midsection to hear the sound of heels clicking against the train floor.

“Ngh, shit.” He pulls the gauze tight as he rips it with his teeth, quickly tying the two ends together in a small knot after. It’s a half-assed job, but it’ll do until he makes it home where he has more suppl—

“Yuji?”

His head snaps up at the familiar voice, and two sets of wide eyes clash as the both of you fall silent. Your gaze falls to the dressings on his stomach, which are already tinged red with his blood, and you gasp before you’re quickly rushing over.

“What happened?”

“Why are you out so late?”

You both talk over each other, but Yuji repeats his a bit louder, because his question is clearly more important at the moment. Don’t you know how dangerous it is to be out this late? What were you doing? Where were you? Why are you so dressed up?

“I’m coming from a friend’s housewarming party, it ran a bit late, too late if you ask me. I was ready to go hours ag—wait, that doesn’t matter! You’re bleeding, Yuji. What happened?” You sit in the seat beside him and turn your body, your knees brushing against his, and he suddenly finds it a bit harder to breathe. “Oh my God, you’re pale. You need to go to the hospital.” Your hand reaches out to touch his forehead, your fingers pushing away the strands plastered to his damp forehead to touch the cool skin directly.

“No... no hospital, I’m fine. It’s just a scratch.” He says, and compared to all the other injuries he’s gotten, this could be passed off as a scratch. You give him a disbelieving look.

“It could get infected.”

Your concern for him makes his chest swell with nothing short of love, and he reaches a hand out to gingerly rest it on your knee, the tips of his ears heating when he realizes this is the first time he’s touched you. “I’ll be fine, okay? It just looks bad, but it’s only superficial.”

You frown, teeth worrying at your bottom lip, and the action nearly puts Yuji in a trance. He wants to bite your lip. Not hard enough to seriously hurt you, but enough to pull one of those cute little gasps forth and paint a look of surprise on your face. He’d kiss it better afterwards, of course.

“…okay.” You relent, still looking as if you want to argue. “But at least tell me what happened? Were you attacked?” You take a cautious glance around, as if whatever did this to him is lurking nearby and not dead.

“Yeah,” he nods, and your eyes widen. “Some asshole tried to rob me. Guess he didn’t like that I left my wallet at home.” He gives a chuckle that he hopes puts you at ease.

“Oh my God, Yuji, we have to call the police! He could have killed you!” Guess not. You rifle through the purse in your lap to retrieve your phone, and before you can punch in the number and make this situation more complicated than he wants to deal with right now, he’s slipping your phone from your hand and dropping it back into your bag.

“I’m fine, really.”

“You’re bleeding.” You pointedly look to his stomach, and Yuji smooths his sweater back down, jaw clenching as he fights back a wince when he agitates the wound. “I saw that!”

The train comes to a slow stop, his stop, and he gives you a sheepish smile before standing to his feet. “Really, thanks for worrying, but it’s nothing serious. I’ll be fi—” His words get caught in his throat when you stand up beside him and curl your arms around one of his, a determined look plastered on your face as you keep him rooted in his spot.

“Since you’re refusing to go to a hospital, then you’ll come back to mine and let me patch you up properly - and if you get any worse, I will be calling an ambulance, got it?” He turns his head to the side in order to hide a dopey grin into his shoulder.

“...got it.”

~

“Luckily, it’s not deep.” You say from where you’re kneeled on the floor, Yuji laid down on the couch cushions in front of you. His shirt is discarded, neatly folded and placed on your coffee table, and your brows are furrowed in concentration as you gently dab at the wound on his stomach.

The bleeding has slowed considerably, and while it’s still incredibly sore, the stabbing pain from before has gradually subsided as well. It’s not deep enough to need stitches, which is the same conclusion you come to after yet another careful observation.

“Told ya I was fine.”

“I would hardly call this fine, Yuji.” Your eyes slide over to meet his, and the hairs on his arms raise as he basks in the sound of you saying his name. Oh. He wants you to keep saying it, in different connotations even - he wants to hear you cry it out while his face is buried between your thighs, wants to hear it choked on a gasp when he slides in for the first time, wants to hear it between sobs as he finds your sweet spot, wants to hear it screamed out when he’s made you cream all over his cock, he never wants to stop hearing it.

Won’t you say it for him again?

“I really do think you should go to the police, Yuji…if not for yourself, then for the next person at least. What if they hurt someone else?” You say as you smooth the last butterfly stitch into place. “You’re not… you’re not in trouble or anything, right?”

“Trouble?” He frowns, and when he takes in the cautious look on your face, he realizes what you mean. “No! I’m not! I haven’t...” He can see you retreating, hands curling in your lap as you lean back from him, and he quickly sits up, teeth gritting as he does. “Hey, I’ll go to the station in the morning, okay? I just.. my uncle is a cop, and I know he’s gonna go on some crazy manhunt once he finds out what happened.”

The lie comes out smooth, and Yuji would feel bad if you didn’t immediately relax after hearing his words. You’re so gullible, he thinks to himself. Would you have believed the same lie if someone else had said it? Or did you believe it because he, Yuji, had been the one saying it? Did you trust him that much?

“That’s a good thing. The person who did that should be arrested.” You frown again as you look at his stomach. “Are you sure you’re okay? I think it looks agitated—”

“Hey,” his hands move to cup your cheeks, an action that’s far too intimate for two people who haven’t talked outside of a train ride to work...but you had invited him here, hadn’t you? You had clung to him on the walk over, your arms wrapped around one of his as you questioned him over and over again on whether he was growing dizzy, nauseous, tired.

You had guided him to sit on your couch and helped him take his shirt off — you had touched him with those hands that could do no wrong, tended to him so tenderly, fueled the fantasies playing on repeat in his head.

“Yuji?” You call, breath fanning over his lips, and he harshly swallows, adam’s apple bobbing as he does. His eyes flit around your face, unable to focus on one particular thing; eyes, nose, lips, brows, the little hairs at your temples, the dark freckle-like spots underneath your eyes, the length and curl of your lashes, the shape of your hairline, he finds himself taking it all in, greedily.

He leans in just, giving you ample opportunity to move away or tell him no, but you only wet your lips, lashes fluttering and breath quickening, and he doesn’t waste another second before he’s leaning in.

Your lips meet and his chest tightens, hands slightly trembling as he basks in the feeling of you, which is all he can do, all thoughts effectively cleared from his head. Your lips move hesitantly against his, slow, unsure, but he has no problem taking the lead.

One hand moves to clutch at the back of your neck as he deepens the kiss, teeth gently nipping at your bottom lip and pulling forth a soft sound. He takes the opportunity to delve inside, tongue sliding alongside your own as he groans at the taste of you.

Heaven.

The two of you only part to suck in a shuddering breath and then you’re back on each other, your hands hovering over his chest, hesitating. Yuji kisses the corner of your mouth and gently grabs your wrist, guiding your hands to his chest. “Touch me.”

You jerkily nod, hands roaming his chest, prodding and squeezing and rubbing. Your thumbs skim over his nipples, and he hisses through clenched teeth as they immediately harden. Your eyes dart up to him, wide and twinkling, and you do it again. “Shit,” he grunts.

“Can I…?” You trail off with a whisper, and he mindlessly nods, cock throbbing in his pants as he spreads his legs wider to give you more room. Your head leans forward, and he intently watches as a pink tongue peeks out from between swollen lips to flatten over one of his nipples.

His dick jumps in his pants, and he sinks his teeth into his tongue to stave off the overwhelming urge to come in his pants. Your tongue flicks over the bud, and blood fills his tastebuds before he’s pulling you up to straddle his lap, tip leaking drool at the dejected look on your face.

“Sorry, sweetie,” he kisses at the corner of your mouth, hands moving to palm at your own chest to return the favor. “But I’m not ready to come yet.” He squeezes, jiggles, tests the weight of your breast in his palms, pinches at your nipples through the thin fabric, all the while his hips are rocking up into yours, throbbing cock knocking into your clothed sex. He can feel the heat of your cunt - sweltering, inviting, and he wants to dip his cock in and never pull it out, but not yet, not now.

Your back meets the cushion, your head bouncing off the seat from the suddenness of it all, and one of Yuji’s knees plants itself on the couch as his foot gains purchase on the floor. He makes quick work of your pants and underwear, mouth running dry at the sight of your wet pussy.

Fuck.

He wants to eat you out - bury his head between your thighs and lap up your slick until the sun rises, but he knows the tip of his cock is turning purple even without looking at it, and while he usually has no problem putting his own needs aside when it comes to you, he feels like being a bit selfish tonight.

Your eyes are wide as he pops the button on his pants, your blown pupils tracking the movements of his hand as it tugs his cock free before tucking the elastic of his boxers under round, full balls. You gasp, a low sound that makes his cock jump, and you marvel at the sight. So cute. He catches a bead of pre-cum with his finger and brings it to his mouth without thinking, pink tongue swiping out to lick it up before his hand is returning to his cock.

He shuffles closer, a shuddering breath leaving him as he slaps it against your folds. “Yuji,” you whisper out, and he hums, eyes focused on the way the shine of your slick transfers over to him as he slides himself back and forth against you.

Fuuuck.

Yuji doesn’t miss the way you tense as his cockhead parts your folds, drool pooling in his mouth as he watches the way your hole —untouched, un-stretched, un-fucked— clenches around nothing.

“I won’t ... I won’t put it in.” He assures. While you hadn’t divulged your lack of experience, Yuji was still well aware of it, and he doesn’t think he could live with himself knowing that your first time together was when he had a gaping wound on his stomach limiting his movements. You deserved his best, and he’d give it to you, in time, but this would do for now. “Just hold yourself open for me. Can you do that?”

You meekly nod, but your hands fumble as they move down between your thighs. Yuji licks his lips and smiles, his hands moving to cover yours as he places them where he wants them. “Good - just like that.” Your fingers keep your lips spread, your hole and clit exposed, and he licks his lips again, a groan bubbling up out of his throat as he slots his cock right up against you. You gasp, body jumping, and he slowly cants his hips forward, length sliding up. His tip nudges against your clit, and your eyebrows furrow as your thighs move to close, but his hands keep them pinned open. “You okay?”

“It’s—oh.” You gasp again when he pulls his hips back, cock heavy against your cunt as it easily glides thanks to the ample amount of slick and pre-cum mixing together. The fat tip catches on your hole, and he has to bite down hard on the inside of his cheek to keep from popping it in and fucking it in deep. “Yuji.”

Your eyes are locked onto his face, lips parted in an ‘o’ and eyebrows pulled together - he nearly comes at the sight and ends this all too early. “Look, sweetheart,” he rasps, his eyes moving down to where you’ve got his cock nice and wet, and he knows you’ve followed his gaze when he hears your sharp intake of breath and sees your clit twitch. “There you go. Watch what I do to you.”

He keeps your thighs spread wide as he rocks into you, hips rolling and tip drooling as he goes through the motions of how he will fuck you. He’ll go slow at first, like how he is now, give you time to get adjusted to the feeling of a cock filling you up and stretching you wide. He wants you to feel every inch of him, every vein and curve, wants you to feel him dragging along your walls and brushing against that secret little spot hidden away inside of you.

Then he’d go a bit faster, give you a taste of what it felt like to really be fucked, show you what you had to look forward to for the rest of your life, because there was no way he could go back to how it was before, not after you invited him into your home and kissed him and let him between these soft, sweet thighs.

Oh no, you were his now.

Completely.

[hisui-dreamer]

CONGRATS ON 1K RINNAAAA :((( YOU WERE ONE OF MY FIRST MOOTS EVER AND ITS MAKES ME SO HAPPY AND PROUD THAT YOU HIT THIS MILESTONE!! THANK YOU FOR BEING ONE OF THE MOST WARM AND WELCOMING PEOPLE IVE MET IN THIS FANDOM <33 YOURE SUCH A GIFT ITS INSANE!!!!!

IM SURE THIS DOESNT SURPRISE YOU BUT!!! for the 1k event i was thinking soulmate au with azul (HEHE) except its the doodle one? LIKE WHERE YOU DOODLE ON YOUR BODY AND YOUR SOULMATES GETS THE SAME MARKINGS YK

and i have a habit of doodling sea creatures like octopi and morays on my arms and hands so i think it'd be cute for him to like, take his gloves off one day and just see a little eel on the back of his hand :((( squishy guy <3333

headcanons or a drabble is totally fine, whichever one is easier for you!!!! thank you for easing me into this fandom :(( i will never be able to thank you enough for making my anxious ass WAY less nervous <3 and no pressure if this doesnt inspire you ofc hehe you're never obligated to write anything !!! :D

the doodles that drew us together

Pairing: Azul Ashengrotto x gn!reader

Synopsis: Azul thought all his life he didn't have a soulmate...

Tags: soulmates au (doodling), reader is yuu, fluff, comfort, reader likes sea creatures, bot proofread

Word count: 591

Notes: aubbie thank you so much!!! I'm so glad we became moots, you're one of my closest friends and everything I see something azul related I think of you haha! I hope you'll enjoy this azul soulmate au ♪⁠ヽ⁠(⁠･⁠ˇ⁠∀⁠ˇ⁠･⁠ゞ⁠)

Masterlist

Azul had been fascinated by the idea of soulmates as a young mer

it was something that gave him hope, that despite all the other mean mers who would make fun of him, there was someone out there who would understand him and love him

and so he kept drawing on his arm, doodles of shells and other fish that caught his eye

but there wasn't any response.

maybe his doodles were too ugly and his soulmate didn't like them?

and so he learned to draw better, drawing again and again, hoping he would get a response

but still not a single mark would appear on him

it had been a tough blow to him, but he eventually accepted that he didn't have a soulmate

if he was going to be alone for all his life, then he had to take care of himself (because nobody would)

he became super greedy and selfish, always prioritising himself and his materialistic needs

although he also had a friendship with the tweels, he really only befriended them because they could help him out (but he did get attached to them over time)

and so, he opened the mostro lounge and became the sly businessman that we all know

on the first day of his second year, as he was going over documents after closing the lounge, he felt a slight tingle in his hand

Azul's eyebrow rose in response to an unexpected sensation. A peculiar warmth, like a gentle caress, emanated from the back of his gloved hand. Intrigued, he swiftly removed his gloves, revealing smooth, pale skin. A gasp of astonishment escaped his lips as his eyes fell upon a minuscule masterpiece, a tiny, adorable octopus delicately inked in pen.

"Is this...real?" Azul murmured, his voice tinged with disbelief. A surge of hope surged through his entire being, dispelling the weight that had burdened him for far too long.

With a trembling hand, he grasped his own pen and cautiously began to sketch his own octopus upon his wrist, with one tentacle reaching out, holding hands with your octopus.

And he can't stop he smile that graces his lips when a little heart appears between the two octopi.

What a hectic day it had been! For a magicless student to arrive in NRC and for him to finally connect with his soulmate!

...?

Oh. Azul had to speak to said magicless student as soon as possible.

when the two of you start being a couple, Azul does everything and anything for you

when you're in exams and your nervously doodling sea creatures, he'll draw some flowers nearby to help calm you down

no he doesn't help you cheat by writing you the answers, he's already given you the perfect study materials, you shoud put in some effort too

he gets jealous if you draw other sea creatures too much though, especially moray eels

he lets you work at the lounge with a very high pay, making sure you're not working too hard, and always offers to tutor you if you're struggling

his soulmate had to go to a different world just to find him, you'll be sure he helps to settle in and hopefully never leave again

Insert clingy octopus wrapping his tentacles all around you because he can't bare to let you go

when you have dates and appointments, he'll help remind you by writing on his arm

this man has waited for you his entire life, he's ready to lay the world down at your feet if you ask him to

Masterlist

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[christinarowie332]

i am his .

matt sturniolo x reader

pt 3 of “i’d be an idiot if i said no to that” and “i win” .

warnings - suggestive ? no droogs (boring ik)

y/n and reader realise maybe it ain’t just tension.

—————-

“matt your not even looking”

i say turning my head to look at him giggling , as i’m sat on his lap sideways at his desk .

“i am looking” he whispers lowly , still not looking away from me .

“oh i know your looking , your just not looking at this!!!” i say tapping the paper infront of us .

it’s been around two or three weeks since i hung out with them all and smoked together for the first time . since then i have barley left their apartment . nick and i have gotten so close , chris too .

turns out me and nick had more in common then i initially thought . we both loved melanie martinez , him ,her new stuff and me her old bangers . we also bonded over more personal things and silly things but it’s fair to say we are now attached at the hip . sleepovers . meeting my girl friends . added to group chats and staying up all night talking absolute nonsense and getting deep out of no where.

chris’s issues with him and his girlfriend were worse then we thought . his ramblings from the other night followed into the morning and ended up with us all realising she maybe isn’t the nicest girl . they broke up. this is one of the things that brought us closer . late night seshes talking and listening to music . walks when everyone else falls asleep . him annoying me for half the day .he’s turned into my little brother and i love tm the kid .

matt .

although there are no labels . i am his . not in a toxic way . i am just trilly enamoured with everything this man does . waking up to him smiling down at me . late night drives ending with not so pg moments . his light touches , speaking more then words . the only other language i would ever want to understand . his smile when he sees me and his brothers getting along well . and it’s the same for me . everytime i see his cold mask and attitude drop , everytime i catch him smiling while his brothers talk , everytime a song plays that he likes , watching his shoulders relax and the corner of his mouth twitch , it seems i can physically feel my heart swelling .

so here we are now , in his bedroom after hanging out all day , trying to get him to learn cursive . a silly thing i realised this man could not grasp for the life of him .

“MATT ITS NOT THAT HARD YOU JUST LINK THE LETTERS TOGETHER!!” i jokingly shout through chuckles . grabbing his hand from my thigh and putting the pen in his hand.

“ugh i dont get it !!! it looks stupid bro” he whines out putting his chin on my shoulder and wrapping his free arm around my torso .

“here” i say wrapping my hand around his and moving the pen for him .

Love.

i write it subconsciously and i feel him take his head off my shoulder . i turn my head at the loss of heat to find him staring at me with relaxed and warm features , his eye brows curled upwards and a smile lazily plastered on his face .

“what?” i say tilting my head slightly and shifting my body towards him .

he doesn’t respond and just placed a hand on the side of my face . moving his thumb up and down my cheek looking between my eyes and my lips before leaning in .

we kiss constantly. not being able to stay away from each other . each kiss saying a different thing . “you look good” , “i like your makeup today” “i missed you” “that was really cute” “i need you” . never has it ever said this . the kiss screamed many things . the loudest being “i think im in love with you”

he pulls away first . we both stay silent as turn on his lap and put both my legs over his , sitting face to face . his hands trail down my back to my ass , pushing me forward so our chests are all most touching . i move his hair from his face , admiring the boy in front of me .

i arch my back slightly as i lean in to kiss him again . hands in his hair and on the back of his neck . his hands are on the underside of my thighs lifting up and down at the movement of our make out . his cold fingers getting warmed by my body every time i move downwards on his lap .

he moved his mouth down to my ear , my neck , my collarbones. anything he can reach from this angle . leaving bruises and pink marks in his wake . making my head throw back at the sensation and stealing soft noises from me .

my hand trails underneath his shirt. fingers running down his chest , rising and falling with his deep breaths . he takes his top off with my help before lifting me and not breaking the kiss as he carries me to his bed . holding me up with both arms under my thighs before dropping me down on his bed and kissing down my chest. before making his way back up to my lips and placing a slow peck on them .

“ i want you all the time . i want to be yours and only yours y/n please” he whispers ,leaning on top of me , holding himself up by outstretched arms

“you have me matt .”

he has me.

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i hate this sm . i’ll give em a spliff ext time i swear guys i just need a spliff myself first !!!

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Fixer Upper

Part 26

Perv!Kurapika x Fem!Reader

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The next few days passed by in a cold silence. Never had (Name)’s house felt so icy, so devoid of warmth. Each member of the household felt a chill in the air, not a single day passing by without the constant reminder that their typically kind and warm (Name) was holed up in her room, not talking to anyone.

“Do you think she’ll come out today?” Kurapika asked as he prepared breakfast. It was one of the only meals he knew how to cook after learning from (Name) during the Hunter Exam.

“If I had to look at your ugly face every day, I would stay up in my room too.”

Leorio glanced up from his newspaper. “That was pretty weak, Killua. You already have to see him every day.”

Killua sighed, Leorio was right. He had been struggling to come up with good insults lately. His spirits were down, and he missed his mom.

“… well, breakfast is ready.”

Kurapika had also been struggling to stay angry at the halfhearted taunts Killua sent his way. It was hard enough to wake up in the morning and get out of bed knowing the pain (Name) went through for him, because of him.

Soft footsteps could be heard coming down the stairs, and for the first time in nearly a week, the three perked up. Alluka was out visiting a friend, there was only one other person it could be.

“Mom!”

Killua jumped up, about to run towards her. That was until they all felt the temperature in the room go down a few degrees. At least, that’s what it felt like when they caught sight of her cold, neutral expression.

“Good morning.”

A good morning from (Name) had never felt so bad. She didn’t say anything further, simply pushing past Kurapika to make herself a bowl of cereal.

“I… I made breakfast,” Kurapika said in a soft voice. (Name) didn’t even look up from her bowl, taking a bite before walking out to sit at the farthest end of the kitchen table.

“I saw.”

An awkward silence filled the room, even Killua feeling sorry for Kurapika. (Name)’s anger didn’t burn as hot as the sun like Kurapika’s did. No, her anger was as cold as an unforgiving winter’s night. Ice might melt in the presence of flames, but even a scorching fire was no match for a blizzard.

“Are you… feeling okay?”

Leorio was the first to speak up, setting his newspaper aside to give (Name) a concerned look. She was silent for a moment longer.

“No, in all honesty, I’m not. I… don’t want to talk about it. We have more pressing matters.”

This seemed to catch the collective attention of the group. Kurapika and Killua took their seats at the table, eating breakfast as (Name) continued. “As some of you know, I have a fall celebration planned that I invited all of our friends to. It’s happening a little under two weeks, so I’ll need everyone to start getting preparations ready.”

Leorio nodded, taking out a pad of paper and a pen. “Alright, tell us what we need to do, sunshine.”

“First, the house needs to be cleaned, and I mean cleaned thoroughly.”

Killua glanced around the house, seeing it had deteriorated while (Name) was holed up in her room. “Yeah… it’ll need a thorough cleaning.”

Kurapika mostly stayed quiet, eating his breakfast as (Name) explained their plans. He didn’t want to upset her after everything.

(Name) sighed softly, finishing her cereal. “It’s going to be a tough two weeks, but it’ll… be worth it to have fun with everyone. I… haven’t spent the holiday season with all of my friends before.”

This made Kurapika frown. He had left York New two years ago right before the holiday season. (Name) had texted him before he ghosted her that she was extremely excited to spend Halloween, the fall season, and Christmas with him. He hadn’t even stopped to think about how she felt being alone during the holidays.

“Thankfully I’ve had Leorio, and then Killua and Gon last year. Otherwise… I would have been all alone.”

Kurapika flinched, shrinking into himself. He was the only one that hadn’t spent any sort of holiday besides Halloween with her, and he was determined to change that. “… I’m taking some time off of work and… my mission. I’ll be here for the party and Christmas.”

This shocked everyone, especially (Name). She finally looked at him for the first time that morning, her eyes a little wide. “Oh… that’s… that’s nice.”

The air seemed to go up a few degrees. It was still cold, but not as chilly as before. Everyone relaxed, Killua leaning against (Name)’s shoulder.

—————

A few days passed with the group getting ready for their fall gathering. Leorio and Killua were on cleaning duty, while Kurapika, Alluka, and (Name) would be working on getting the grocery list and food preparation.

“Mama, mama!”

Nanika pulled at (Name)’s skirt, her smile wide. “Hmm? What is it sweetheart?”

She giggled, hiding her face in (Name)’s chest. “I’m excited! Want to bake cookies!”

(Name) scooped her up, balancing her on her hip as she pulled out some flour. “Mmm, I was planning on making cookies for our gathering, might as well practice, yeah?”

Nanika cheered, clapping as (Name) gathered all of the ingredients for their cookies. She glanced at a cab of peaches sitting in the corner of her cabinet, thinking back to Kurapika saying he would be staying for the holiday season, even taking a break from his mission to spend time with them.

‘… he’s trying, I’ll… I’ll make him some peach cobbler.’

Earlier that day, Kurapika had locked himself up in his room. (Name) had assumed he was either not feeling well or just tired from all the preparations they’d been making. He deserved a break, and she wanted to do something nice for him. Kurapika had been trying his best to be helpful, even if he often failed miserably.

(Name) made cookies with Nanika and worked on the peach cobbler. She sat the girl down with a few freshly baked cookies and a cup of milk, Killua sneaking a few before settling on the couch with his sister to watch a movie as (Name) finished up some baking.

Once the peach cobbler was done, (Name) waited for it to cool down to a warm temperature before placing some and a scoop of ice cream in a bowl. ‘He loves cobbler, Kurapika will be so happy!’

There was no light shining from underneath his door, and when she knocked there was no answer. ‘That’s… unusual. Is he not home? I didn’t see him leave.’

(Name) wasn’t the type to walk into Kurapika’s room unannounced(she didn’t want to embarrass him by catching masturbating or crying), but… she was a little worried. So, despite her hesitance, she opened the door and peeked in.

“Kurapika?”

The blonde was kneeling by his nightstand, which had been turned into a makeshift altar. Candles, flowers, and a bowl of fruit decorated the small table, with the newest pairs of the scarlet eyes (Name) got sat in the center.

Kurapika had his eyes closed in prayer when she walked in. He looked up, anger flashing across his face. “Are you trying to be disrespectful? Today’s the only day I can feel connected… to my clan! Get out!”

She flinched when he yelled, setting the peach cobbler on his dresser. “S-sorry, I… I didn’t know this day was… sacred.”

(Name) closed the door, hurrying away as fast as she could.

Kurapika took a minute to calm down, looking up to see the peach cobbler (Name) brought him. In his anger, he hadn’t even thought to ask her why she walked in, or considered that there was no way she would know about a Kurta only holiday.

He grabbed the peach cobbler, his stomach sinking when he saw she had shaped it into a heart. She was trying to make things better, to treat him to his favorite dessert after not seeing him all day. Kurapika placed the peach cobbler on the altar, sighing softly.

“I shouldn’t have yelled at her…mom, that’s the girl I like. She’s been nothing but kind to me, and I don’t know how she puts up with me. I also think if she were here right now, she’d offer you something to eat. I hope you guys like it.”

He kneeled back down, brushed off his tabard and held his hands together in prayer.

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It seemed like everything was going well. It was a few days before the celebration when Kurapika’s and Leorio’s phones beeped at the same time.

They had been taking a break, watching a movie while (Name) finished up cooking dinner. Leorio was the first to look at his phone, his shoulders slumping.

“Shit, this is the worst time for that…” Leorio mumbled, causing Kurapika to look at his phone too.

Chairwomen Cheadle: There will be a mandatory Zodiac meeting at 8 pm tonight. Apologies for the short notice, anyone out of town will be allowed to attend virtually. Anyone close by are asked to show up physically.

(Name) peeked into the living room when she heard the two groan. “What are you two whining about?”

Leorio handed her his phone. “Zodiac meeting, and it’s in an hour.”

(Name) tilted her head, handing his phone back. “Oh? What’s wrong with that? The meeting is taking place in town, so you won’t need to do anything but show up.”

Kurapika, who still felt bad for yelling at her the previous day, looked up. “It’s not attendance that’s the problem, it’s… the people. They can be… how do I put this?”

“Annoying?”

“Yes, very.”

(Name) smiled as she kissed them both on the cheek. “Well, you two better get ready. You’ll have just enough time to eat dinner before leaving.”

The two turned a bright pink before they jumped up to go get ready.

After a quick dinner of spaghetti and garlic bread, the two set off for the zodiac meeting. It was taking place in the same hotel Pariston used for the Halloween party.

Kurapika stepped out of the mom van and made sure his suit jacket was on straight before walking into the building. Leorio glanced back at the mom van, locked it, then followed behind.

There were only five other zodiacs present at the table, with a projector showing the faces of the other members.

The ones present were Cheadle, Gel, Pyon, Mizaistom Nana, and Kanzai. “Since everyone is now present, the meeting can begin.”

Cheadle took her seat at the head of the table, everyone else sitting when she did. The room went quiet as Cheadle organized a stack of papers. She handed the stack to Pyon. “Take one and pass it on.”

The stack went around the table, finally making it to Leorio, who paused. “… what the…”

Kurapika raised an eyebrow, glancing at Leorio. He was next to the dark haired man, so he hadn’t gotten to see the picture yet.

“What’s the meaning of this!? Why are you passing around a picture of (Name) with her personal information!?”

Kurapika’s eyes widened at Leorio’s words, the blonde quickly snatching the paper out of Leorio’s hand.

On the paper was a picture of (Name), information about her height, weight, family history, and current living situation written out below it. His now scarlet eyes scanned over the text before he looked up.

“What does (Name) have to do with this meeting? Answer me, Cheadle.”

His aura spiked as he stood up, causing a few of the other members of the Zodiac to stand up as well. Cheadle was quick to hold up her hand, signaling everything was okay. This calmed down the other members enough for them and Kurapika to sit down.

“As some of you may know, (Name) (Last Name) has been the radar of the Hunter Association since the Chimera Ant incident that caused her new nen ability to form.”

Kurapika shot a glare at Leorio, his eyes saying he’d have questions after the meeting. “She’s on our radar? That sure is news to me.”

“Me too, why wasn’t I told?” Leorio asked after Kurapika. Cheadle sighed, holding up the image of (Name).

“Neither of you were told because for one you are new members, and secondly you both have personal ties to the subject.”

Kurapika scowled, crumpling the paper in his hand. “That is precisely why we should have been informed. Both of us know (Name) well, what reason would you have to keep her under surveillance?”

“It’s not surveillance. There are no cameras in her home or people following her, she just has to check in regularly to be screened to make sure she hasn’t used… her ability. That is the reason she is on our radar.”

Kurapika knew she was able to speed up the growth rate of cells to destroy human tissue, but he couldn’t see why that was worthy of keeping her on their radar. “You let Hisoka run free, but (Name) is the one you’re keeping an eye on? Not the murderous pedophilic clown!?”

Cheadle groaned. “Listen, after the Chimera Ant incident, she-“

Cheadle glanced at Leorio, who was shaking his head ever so slightly. “After she… was found, the area around her was completely barren. The concrete, organic matter, and dirt was disintegrated into ash. Her ability can be incredibly dangerous and devastating if left unchecked. Just one attack was able to leave an area completely barren, imagine what she could do on a larger scale.”

Kurapika was silent for a moment. Leorio crumpled up his paper and threw it in the trash. “Larger scale? When has she ever given you the idea that she would use that power again like that?”

Mizaistom cleared his throat, placing his own paper down on the table. “Very recently, Miss (Name) used her ability again during a mission with Kurapika Kurta, the rat zodiac. That went directly against her orders from the forner rat zodiac and former Chairman Pariston. Although her order from him was null and void when he left his position, her defying it is indeed worrying.”

“Yes, it would be bad if our little (Name) went rogue, wouldn’t it?”

Everyone looked up to see Pariston standing in the doorway, a smirk on his face. Kurapika was held back from rushing over by Leorio’s hand on his shoulder. He inhaled deeply, staring at Pariston from his seat, taking a moment before speaking.

“(Name) would never hurt an innocent person, she’s…”

There was a softness in Kurapika’s expression that none of the Zodiacs had ever seen with him. “She’s the kindest, most selfless person I’ve ever encountered. I thought I lost hope in humanity after the atrocities I’ve encountered while searching for the scarlet eyes, but (Name) has shown me what true kindness is. To say she would hurt someone is blasphemous, and I won’t sit here and take you saying those things about the woman I-“

He stopped, a blush taking over his cheeks as silence filled the room. Pariston smirked, leaning against the wall. “And there’s the truth, Kurapika. You’re in love with this woman, aren’t you?”

Kurapika cleared his throat, folding his arms over his chest as he looked away. “That is irrelevant to the conversation.”

“I think it is more than relevant, Kurapika. How can we trust that your judgment isn’t biased when you’re in love with that woman?” Saiyu said through the projection screen.

“You can either trust my judgment or I can leave the Zodiac.”

This shocked even Leorio, who laughed nervously. “He’s just saying that, you know how irrational he can be when he’s-“

“Oh no I mean it. I’ll burn the entire association down if they even THINK about hurting (Name).”

Kanzai stood, narrowing his eyes. “Are you threatening us? I won’t let you do that!”

“That’s enough.”

Cheadle glanced at Kanzai, signaling him to sit back down. He did so with a grumble, keeping an eye on Kurapika.

“Kurapika, no one is going to hurt (Name). I gathered you here to inform you all that she agreed to reinstating her vow to not use her ability.”

Kurapika’s eyes widened, and he relaxed into his seat. “She didn’t tell me about that…”

“She doesn’t tell you a lot of things, Kurapika.” Pariston said, taking his seat across from the blonde.

Kurapika growled, clenching his fist at his side, his foot tapping away. Leorio patted his shoulder, taking out his phone and showing Kurapika a picture of (Name) snuggled up wearing a Christmas themed onesie with little reindeer ears on the hood.

Not only did this calm him down, it also made him blush, a soft smile on his face as he stared at Leorio’s phone. “Thanks, Leorio. That… that really helped.”

The rest of the meeting went as smoothly as it could, and the two got ready to leave. They were stopped by Pariston, who was still sat at the table.

“You hesitated a bit back there, Kurapika. What’s our girl been up to lately?”

Kurapika felt his eyes go scarlet, his blood pressure rising as he whipped his head around. “Not ‘our’ girl, my girl.”

Pariston only smiled, folding his hands under his chin. “You’re dodging the question, Kurta. What has she been up to that has you so worked up?”

“Nothing, besides working her ass off to make sure this fall gathering goes off without a hitch. You think she could hurt someone? She’s made sure to meticulously plan out every dish so that none of them has nuts them because ONE kid that’s attending has an allergy! Tell me, how the fuck is a woman as kind as her-“

Leorio covered his mouth, sighing. “We’ll be leaving.”

Pariston sighed, waving them away with his hand. He watched the pair leave, laughing to himself as the other zodiac members present glanced between him and Cheadle.

“Pariston… what are you planning?”

The blonde smiled, leaning back in his chair. “Something entertaining.”

——————

It was late when they got home, nearly 10. The kids were in bed by then, and (Name) was nowhere to be seen. Leorio tugged off his suit jacket and pants before collapsing on the couch in his boxers and dress shirt. Kurapika glanced at him with a raised eyebrow. “Are you just going to sleep like that in the living room? That’s impolite to Alluka and (Name).”

Leorio groaned and waved his hand dismissively. “Yeah yeah, whatever. They won’t care, and besides I have to be out of here before 7 to run by my apartment and grab my homework before classes. Alluka doesn’t wake up until 9, and (Name) has seen my dick.”

Kurapika turned bright red before smacking Leorio over the head. “Hey, what was that for?”

The blonde huffed, turning on his heels to climb up the staircase. “Hmph.”

He wanted to give Leorio another good whack, but decided going to talk to (Name) was a bit more important. Kurapika was going to ask her for more information on the Chimera Ant incident, and why everyone was being so secretive about it.

He was going to do that, until he saw that her door was slightly ajar, and could hear soft pants and moans coming from inside.

A tent rose up in his pants, his breath hitching as he stood still, just inches away from her door. ‘Is… is she..?’

He took a deep breath before peeking through the crack in the door, blinking a few times before his eyes focused on (Name)’s figure.

Her face was in the pillow, her ass in the air and pussy on full display. This was the first time he had ever seen her pussy, and Kurapika felt his cock leak through his boxers, getting his pants sticky with precum.

Her pussy was perfect, looking soft and chubby, just like her. Kurapika watched her spread her plump pussy lips, her index finger rubbing circles into her clit. Before he knew it he was leaning against the doorway, desperately fisting his cock to the heavenly sight before him.

She looked way too cute with her chubby cheek squished against the pillow, her eyes half lidded and lips glossy from drool. Little pants and whines left her lips as her fingers wandered to her entrance.

Kurapika stifled a moan when he watched her stuff her fingers into her pussy, having to cover his mouth with one hand as he jerked off with the other.

‘So pretty… god (Name) I want you so fucking bad…’

As he pumped his cock, he remembered the way she jerked him off just nearly two weeks ago. Kurapika wondered if he could just… walk in and… help her out.

Then another memory surfaced in his head, the image of her face when he wouldn’t tell her how he really felt about her. This was enough to make him go soft, his eyes flickering from her dripping pussy to her face.

She was crying.

There were tears in the corners of her eyes, a tremble to her lips. Her fingers moved faster as she sniffled and moaned.

Was she upset? Sad? He didn’t know, but he did know that her tears made his heart ache. She didn’t cry when he made her cum, was there some reason for this?

He was going to leave and let her have her privacy. After all, she feared he may only want her to fulfill his own sexual fantasies, and jerking off to her while she was obviously upset wouldn’t really help his case.

Kurapika began to step back when he heard something that had his cock getting so hard it pressed against his tummy.

“Pika… please… w-want you…”

He felt his heart race, all the blood in his body rushing to his dick. ‘She’s… she’s thinking of me while…’

He stroked his cock to the pretty sight, trying so hard to pace himself so he could cum with her, but it got hard when he watched her fuck herself with her fingers while whimpering his name.

He came, panting softly as he watched her orgasm wash over her, cum dripping down her thighs. More than anything, he wanted to walk in and clean up those plump thighs with his tongue, but Kurapika stopped himself.

Instead, he took one last glance at her sweet, pleasured face before pulling out his phone. He bit his lip as he took a quick picture of her soft face, making sure not to get her nude body in the shot, no matter how much he wanted it.

Her face was enough to get him rock hard again, the blonde barely making it to his room before his hand was shoved in his pants again, jerking off to her o-face.

(Name) moaning his name confirmed in his mind that she was attracted to him and wanted him. Kurapika couldn’t help but feel guilty, almost giggling in delight like a girl with a crush when he thought back to it. ‘She wants me…’

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Over the next two days, Kurapika became rather clingy with (Name), following her around like a lost, lovesick puppy.

“Kurapika.”

“Yes, angel?”

“… get out, I’m trying to pee.”

Kurapika stood at the doorway of the bathroom, tilting his head. “Oh, go ahead. Don’t mind me.”

“I most certainly WILL mind you! Out!”

He pouted, crossing his arms. “Why? I just-“

“Kurapika Kurta I can’t pee with you watching me! Go!”

(Name) threw a bottle of shampoo at him, causing the blonde to rush out of the door and close it behind him. ‘Geez, what has gotten into him? He’s been clinging to me like a needy child. Even Killua wasn’t this bad… when…’

She sighed, washing her hands. ‘Oh, Killua…’

Kurapika was waiting outside the bathroom, watching her. “Took you long enough. Now come on, I want some-“

(Name) pinched his cheek, huffing. “No, I need to cook. You’ve been so clingy lately, what’s up with you?”

His cheeks turned pink, but he didn’t move away from her. “I…”

Kurapika didn’t want to admit he overheard her moaning his name, because then he would have to explain himself more, and might tell her more than he wanted to. He didn’t like lying, so might as well not say anything. “… sorry. I’ll help with the cooking, if that’s alright with you.”

(Name) smiled, taking his hand. “That’s perfectly fine, Pika. I need all the help I can get.”

He let her lead him downstairs, his eyes soft. Every time her skin touched his, Kurapika could feel his heart pound behind his ribs. “(Name)… I-“

“Oh look it’s the blonde twink. Have you finished following my mom like a mutt in heat and decided to actually help out?”

Kurapika’s eyebrow twitched, a scowl taking over his face. (Name) glanced at Kurapika, trying to hold back an amused smile. “Oh stop it Killua, he’s just attached to me. Much like a little puppy.”

Kurapika huffed, pulling his arm away before crossing them both over his chest. “I just… wanted to make sure you’re alright. You… you were hurt during our mission.”

“Yeah, but that was nearly three weeks ago, Kurapika.” (Name) said, giving him a knowing smile. “You just like being around me~”

The blonde turned a bright red, even the tips of his ears going pink. “Y-you say that like it’s a bad thing. Of course… I like being around you. You’re…”

He trailed off, clearing his throat. “Anyways, what can I do to help?”

(Name) could feel her own face grown warm, but shook off the fuzzy feeling taking over her body to answer Kurapika’s question. “You’ll be making the macaroni! It’s very easy, so-“

“Pause.”

Kurapika and (Name) looked to Killua, who held up his hands. “Mom, do you really trust a blonde to get your famous macaroni right? The only thing he knows how to cook is pancakes, eggs, and bacon, he’s a one trick pony!”

(Name) waved her hand dismissively, shooing Killua out of the kitchen. “Shoo, your negative energy will ruin the food.”

Killua pouted, but walked out of the kitchen. “Don’t come crying to me when he messes everything up…’

(Name) turned to Kurapika, the blonde’s heart nearly slipping a beat when you smiled at him sweetly. “Come on, let’s get started.”

She gave him a quick run down of her recipe, writing down the details. “Okay, don’t overcook the noodles. I’ll be back in a few minutes, I need to go pick up Alluka from her date with her little girlfriend.”

(Name) paused for a moment, glancing at Kurapika before standing on her tippy toes and giving him a quick peck on the cheek. “Good luck, I believe in you.”

Before she could pull away, Kurapika turned and held onto her neck, keeping her in place as he leaned down to kiss her lips. “Thank you, (Name). I won’t let you down.”

Her face was hot, her eyes shining as they stared into his. “Kurapika…”

“It’s Pika, (Name),” he said softly, going back in for another kiss. Before he could slip his tongue into her mouth, she pushed him back, letting out a soft sigh.

“I’ve… got to go, Alluka is waiting.”

Kurapika nodded, pushing a piece of her hair out of her face. “Go ahead, I’ll be here.”

He smiled as he watched her leave, feeling giddy. Now that he knew she wanted him, his confidence had gone up a bit, allowing him to be more affectionate with her without fear.

‘Mmm…’

He licked his lip, his cheeks flushing when he tasted her strawberry flavored chapstick. Kurapika began to boil the macaroni, his head in the clouds. Everything felt so… warm and fuzzy. Was this what being in love was like? Kurapika wanted to bathe in this feeling, he had finally made up his mind.

He wanted to be with (Name).

No matter how he tried to separate himself from her, he was always drawn back, as if they were magnets meant to connect and stick by each other’s side.

‘And I can’t leave her, now that I know the Hunter Association is keeping an eye on her…’

It filled Kurapika with rage to know they believed (Name) was capable of causing destruction on a massive scale. The girl had a crisis over killing a man that was objectively awful, to think she could hurt an innocent was beyond comprehension for the Kurta.

Before, he wanted to leave to keep her safe, but now he knew even if he left, she would never truly be free from danger. The only thing he could do was stay by her side, protecting his angel to his best ability. He would die if it meant she would continue to live a happy, carefree life.

‘But…’

He bit his lip, watching the water on the stove boil. ‘My mission… I have to finish it first. I’ll hunt down the phantom troupe, then…’

He blushed, pouring the noodles into the water.

‘Then she’ll be mine.’

——————

“You seem to be in a good mood, big sis,” Alluka said, watching (Name) from the backseat. (Name) laughed, turning into the driveway.

“Yeah… I guess I am in a good mood.”

She felt happy for the first time since she killed that man, her heart fluttering at the memory of Kurapika’s lips on hers. The kiss had been so tender, full of a feeling that (Name) hoped was love. Maybe, just maybe, the two actually had something between them. She really hoped so, (Name) had never seen Kurapika look at anyone but her that way.

All of these fuzzy feelings were squashed when she walked into the kitchen to see Kurapika staring at a pot of… macaroni? At least she thought it was, but the noodles were over cooked and soggy, while the cheese was dry. “Kurapika…”

The blonde glanced at her, looking like a kicked puppy. “I… I really tried my best, (Name).”

She didn’t have it in her to stay mad at him, instead giving him a small smile. “Well, it was your first time making my recipe, don’t beat yourself up-“

“Mom, why does the mac and cheese taste like someone without a soul made it?”

They looked to see Killua spitting the bite of macaroni he ate into the trash. “How the FUCK did you make it so dry but overcook the noodles to the point they’re slimy?”

Kurapika grimaced, Alluka peeking at the macaroni. When she attempted to try a bite, Killua lifted it out of her reach and placed in where she couldn’t reach. “Don’t eat that, Alluka. It’ll hurt your tummy.”

(Name) rubbed her temple. “Killua, come on. It’s his first time making it.”

“Mom, if Gon did this I would understand, but Kurapika is only a year apart from you, and you can cook almost anything.”

“Baby, people have different things they’re good at and you know I already told you-“

“Yeah, yeah, I know. ‘People grow and learn at different rates’ or whatever…”

(Name) smiled, pinching his cheek. “Exactly. You’re never too old to learn something new or make a change. Never.”

Killua nodded slowly, before lightly swatting her hand away. “Come on Alluka, let’s go get my room ready for Gon.”

Kurapika watched with a fond look in his eyes as the two ran off, (Name) turning back to give him a patient smile. “Okay, let’s see the macaroni.”

She hummed as she looked over it. “Well… it’s not… awful. I’ll put it in the fridge and maybe we can salvage it later! For now…”

(Name) pulled out a container and a pie dish, setting it on the table. She pulled off the lid, the smell of cherries filling the air. “It’s cherry filling. All you have to do is poke some holes into the crust and pour this in, then bake for 45 minutes.”

She glanced at her phone. “I have to pick up Gon then go grocery shopping with Leorio. Oh, let me write down the directions so you-“

“(Name), stop. I’m not five. You can count on me for this, just take care of the groceries with Leorio,” Kurapika said, grabbing a knife to begin poking the the pie crust. She quickly replaced it with a fork, showing him how it was done.

“You poke it with a fork, silly.”

He blushed as she guided his hand, his heart thumping against his chest. “Like that, see?”

“Y-yeah, I’ve got it. Go on, angel, I don’t want you to be late.”

She gave him a nod and a gently squeeze to his hand before walking out. Kurapika sat at the table, poking holes into the pie crust as he thought about the meeting with the Zodiacs. He was supposed to ask her about why she was under watch, but he got a little… distracted.

‘What happened during the Chimera Ant incident? I bet that’s why… Killua gets those nightmares. Something bad happened, I just don’t know what yet.’

It made him anxious not knowing what could have happened to (Name) while he was away. If he was correct, Kurapika remembered having a small service and ignoring Leorio’s phone calls during that time.

‘I know some of them were for Gon, but I temper seeing (Name)’s name mentioned… the he deleted the message…’

Kurapika put the pie in the oven, sighed as he leaned against the wall. ‘Well, some of our friends and allies are coming over, maybe at least one of them will be willing to share some information with me.’

He looked at the fridge, his cheeks turning a little pink. “I wonder…”

Kurapika’s eyes scanned over the list of dishes (Name) planned on making, focusing on the dessert part. His face turned bright red when he spotted his favorite, peach cobbler with a little note beside it.

‘For my Pika <3’

She always managed to make his heart race with how thoughtful and kind she was, and now more than ever it angered him to to think of someone hurting her or thinking ill of her.

He glanced at the timer on the oven. ‘45 minutes…’

Kurapika jumped when he felt someone grab his sleeve. “Kurapika? Where’s mama?”

It was Nanika, her void like eyes staring up at him. When she was out, she would offen cling to (Name) like a child would their mother. “Oh, (Name) isn’t home right now, she-“

“M-mama isn’t home?”

Her lip quivered, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. “B-but… but…”

Kurapika froze, not knowing what to do. The poor girl was clinging to his tabard, crying. “Hey, hey now, shh…”

He tried to remember what (Name) would do to cheek her up. “Nanika, it’s okay. She won’t take long, I promise.”

He gently patted her head, his fingers running through her hair in a soothing manner, much like (Name) did for the other kids when they were upset. Nanika sniffled, but began to calm down, rubbing at her eyes sleepily.

“I think you need a nap, kiddo. Alluka stayed up late last night picking out her outfit for her date.”

He picked her up, letting her rest her head on his shoulder, and brought her to the spare room, laying her down before tucking her into bed.

“Get some rest, kiddo. If you need something I’ll be in the kitchen, okay?”

Kurapika smiled down at her, feeling very soft. She was already falling asleep, her eyelids drooping. Kurapika left the room, turning the light off on his way out and leaving the door cracked.

Killua was waiting for him in the hallway, looking less hostile than usual. “She wouldn’t listen to me, and kept looking for mom. Thanks… for getting her to sleep. She can get a bit fussy when she hasn’t slept well.”

Kurapika gave him a nod before being distracted from his job again with the ring of the doorbell. “Did… (Name) say anyone was showing up so early? The get together is tomorrow…”

Killua thought for a moment then grimaced. “Oh, yeah. That’s probably Menchi.”

They both scowled, the blonde letting out an annoyed sigh before opening the door. Menchi stood behind it, wearing an ochre colored sweater, with jeans. It was a far cry from her outfit during the exam, Kurapika wasn’t sure he’d ever seen her in anything normal.

“Where’s (Name)?”

She seemed to look at Kurapika with a look of distaste, like she was just served a dish with bits of cat litter in it. The blonde tried to keep a small smile on his face. “She isn’t here at the moment, she-“

Menchi pushed her way in and immediately headed towards the kitchen. “Who the hell is burning a cherry pie!?”

Kurapika’s eyes went. He sprinted into the kitchen, his eyes wide as he glanced at the clock then the plume of smoke pouring out of the opened oven. Menchi pulled out the pie and opened the kitchen door to fan the smoke out, coughing.

“I don’t understand, I did everything (Name) told me to! I set the oven to 350, then the timer to 45 minutes-“

Menchi raised an eyebrow. “Uh… the oven is at 450, not 350.”

Kurapika’s eyes went wide before he groaned and sat down to hold his head in his hands. “Fuck… the macaroni then this, what’s wrong with me?”

Menchi stared at the charred pie, sighing. “This poor, poor pie. I assume (Name) made the filling. What a waste.”

She pulled some rolling pins out of nowhere. “No matter, I’ll get to work. You’re banned from the kitchen, blondie.”

He didn’t argue, just standing up and shuffling to his room.

———————

Gon walked around, giving everyone hugs and saying hi to Menchi before he stopped. “Hmm? Where’s Kurapika?”

(Name) shrugged, hanging up her coat. “I’m not sure, but Killua said he burned the pie earlier.”

She sighed and rubbed her temple. “It was an honest mistake, but it’s still a little frustrating to be down two dishes now.”

Gon nodded, patting her shoulder. “I’ll go talk to him! Maybe we can work something out!”

“Yeah, you go do that. I have to make sure Menchi doesn’t get off track with the food again.”

Gon walked up the stairs and knocked on Kurapika's door. "Kurapika, it's Gon! I just got here.”

The door cracked open, the blonde looking a bit downtrodden. “Oh, Gon… happy holidays. How… are you doing?”

He hummed, walking into Kurapika’s room. “I’m doing alright, but how are you? I heard… you had some problems in the kitchen.”

Kurapika nodded, rubbing his arm awkwardly. “Yeah, I just… I got distracted and I messed up… and…”

Gon held up his hand. “Everyone messes up sometimes! What matters is trying to fix the mistake you made!”

Kurapika gave him a soft smile. “Yeah, I guess you’re right. You always know what to say, Gon.”

The boy grinned. “How about this, we’ll wait for Menchi to leave, then we’ll try and salvage that macaroni and cheese!”

The two spent the next hour really catching up. Kurapika had been hesitant to get too close to his friends again, but now that he knew he was sticking around, he wanted more than anything to be close with them again. It felt like he had become so distant from the people he cared for most, so it felt nice to be all caught up with what they had been doing.

“And you’re gonna ask (Name) on a date- Mmph!”

Kurapika covered Gon’s mouth as his face erupted into a blush. “Shh, she could hear you!”

Gon nodded as Kurapika pulled his hand away, now whispering. “I think she’ll say yes, you two have always been so close. When you were gone, she looked at your picture in the living room a lot.”

The blonde turned bright red, clearing his throat. “Is that so?”

Gon stood, peeking out the door. “Mhm. Now come on, Menchi just left!”

Kurapika followed Gon down to the kitchen and took out the macaroni. “You followed the directions on the box, right?” Gon asked as he looked at the soggy noodles and dry cheese.

Kurapika huffed, feeling a bit embarrassed. “Of course, why wouldn’t I? Boil for eight minutes, remove from- hey!”

Gon began to scrape off some of the cheese. “If we take off some of the cheese, we can mix some fresh cheese in and add some extra milk and seasonings!”

Kurapika relaxed, smiling. “Ah, I forgot, you said you knew how to make macaroni and cheese during the Hunter Exam, didn’t you?”

Gon nodded proudly, setting the macaroni and cheese aside. “Now, let’s shred some cheese and get some bread crumbs!”

Though the noodles were still soggy after they were done, the macaroni and cheese looked a lot better and smelled decent. Kurapika couldn’t help but feel a little proud.

“Oh boys, something is smelling great in here!”

(Name) walked in, putting away her phone. She had snapped a picture of the scene before announcing her presence. ‘That’s going in the Christmas card.’

Kurapika blushed as she swiped a bit of the macaroni and cheese, fiddling with his tabard. “Kurapika, Gon, this tastes great! This is definitely going on the table, along with my macaroni and cheese.”

Gon cheered, and Kurapika sighed in relief. “Now, you two come to the table and eat your dinner. It’s burgers tonight.”

Everyone gathered at the table to eat dinner, smiling and laughing. They were all full of excitement for the next day, though none of them were prepared for the chaos that would ensue.

[raynecos]

Sour Wine (Skk)

Authors Note: Hi! im not expecting anybody to really see or read this seeing as how its my first tumblr post with something of actual substance or content, but i've made the decision to start writing (again), so thats what this blog willl mainly be used for :], i hope you enjoy if you're reading this! -Rayne Credit to my lovely amazing perfect boyfriend for the plot of this fic <3 TWs: Alcoholism, Suicide Part One: Empty Bottles, Part Two: Coffees Only As Bitter As You Let It Be

Chuuya

However much time has passed, Chuuya wouldn’t know. One moment he’s in his penthouse, lighting a cigarette and opening another bottle. Next he’s sitting at a table among many important faces, the names of which he also wouldn’t know. Given he’d never bothered to learn, and why should he? Drowning out the voices just as much as usual, it’s all a jumble, mixed tones mumbling on and on about numbers, kill counts, drug shipments, and the like. “Chuuya, are you listening to me?” He jumps, looking up from the pen in his hand, Mori’s eyes demanding an answer. “Yes sir.” Chuuya responds quickly, adjusting his expression to appear more alert, as the boss's eyes seem to stare daggers into him, and those blades sting. 

Walking out of the dark, emotionless, and weirdly wet room, he truthfully still doesn’t know what it was Mori was saying. If he didn’t get called back into the office then it couldn’t have mattered anyways. After walking out of the building, the route back to his home was simply muscle memory. Drunk drivings a crime, but who cared, he’d already committed plenty. 

The picture on the auburn coffee table stood out more than usual, Dazai standing behind holding Chuuyas hat while the shorter (but definitely still growing) ginger frustratedly reached for it back, the one behind the camera being Akutagawa. The day of that particular picture's events, shortly after hearing the click of the camera, Chuuya’d been told Dazai wanted a humorous photo of them together. “Just in case something happens, you never know with the mafia. Wouldn’t want me gone without a constant reminder to you that I existed.” 

Those words meant something entirely different now.

Chuuya reached over and slammed it face down, not wanting to see that constant reminder, not while he was sober. The sight of the frame taunting him to undo his action, just to see his former partner's face once again. It wasn't the same. It’d never be the same. Three years since he’d lost his best friend, the only person that made life seem actually worth living. Three years since he lost the love of his life, he should’ve said something, anything. Followed him some way or other, he shouldn’t have needed a car to pursue him.

Three bottles in one night, not even close to a new record. 

None of his decisions were his own, his body moving of its own accord, missions and meetings all a blur. Nothing was interesting anymore, nothing about this job was tolerable, he’d even resorted to cheap booze to keep from remembering why he was here in the first place. 

Only recently turned 21 years old, but it’s nothing new. When you’re in the mafia, following drinking laws, or any laws for that matter, isn’t really a priority. Walking through the main building, it’d be much more surprising to not see somebody under the age drinking. Whether that be a 12 year old or someone who’d just turned 18, nobody’s getting through their tasks sober. Didn’t matter if it was training, a mission, or if you got called into Mori’s office to be told you’d look better in a different color tie, getting through a day without a drop of alcohol is far more impressive than any combat techniques or efficiency picking locks. 

Chuuya sighed, leaning back further in his seat, the black leather cold to the touch. His coat strewn across the coffee table, alongside those three empty bottles, one toppled over leaking the leftover drops of blood red wine onto the wood, likely to stain. The only sound filling the deafening silence of the room being the silent tick tick tick of the clock on the wall. Too much room to think, it was frustrating. Just as he began to think ‘One more drink, just one’ a pin dropped. A metaphorical pin however, in reality it was that the phone had begun to ring. Chuuya sat up slowly, eyes heavy, glancing towards his cell phone which he’d thrown onto the kitchen counter when he’d gone to retrieve the last of his wine. Walking closer to the ringing noise, he hardly realized he was swaying slightly, thankfully not toppling over entirely. His body was on autopilot, not really aware of any decisions he was making. Picking up the phone off of the marble counter without a thought about it. 

“What do you want?” Chuuya stated into the phone with an annoyed tone. Caller ID didn’t do shit for him, no idea who was on the other end but whoever it was they had interrupted his (truthfully nonexistent) thoughts, and that’s just rude.

“Shit” responded a familiar voice on the other end, the call ended quickly, knocking Chuuya out of his trance for a moment. “Hello?” he said as he looked down at the screen, only to see he was no longer talking to anyone but himself. “Jesus christ.” he slipped the phone into his pocket, reaching up to the still open cabinet where he’d usually keep his drinks, only to reel his hand back in and find it empty. He’d forgotten he’d finished off his last 19 bottles in the span of that entire week, a skill only a true alcoholic could master. That and drunk driving, because somehow he’d managed not to cause an accident in the past 5 years, and he definitely wasn’t starting now. Because next thing he knew he’d driven down to a liquor store nearby a river running through Yokohama. The water sparkling, reflecting the lights of the nearby streetlamps, the sunset spreading an orange hue across everything. Hardly anybody walking along the sidewalk, a few cars driving by on occasion, likely people on their way home from work.

Chuuya, who’d become slightly more clear-headed since leaving his penthouse, passed by a few pedestrians while walking along the path from his car to the store, then suddenly stopped.

No reasoning for it, just a feeling that he wasn’t sure how to explain. He turned his head, glancing across the area next to him, and there was the explanation, seemingly right in front of him. The brunette he’d spent all his time mourning losing, the man he wished he would have confessed to before he lost his chance. Standing on a slightly elevated platform looking out over the river's water, was Dazai Osamu.

Chuuya’s eyes widened, tears starting to form in the corners of them, he wiped them away before they could block his vision. Before he realized what he was doing, his feet started moving on their own, no regard for any potential oncoming cars, or people minding their business trying to walk by, he started walking fast, quickly breaking out into a run. Trying to get Dazais name out of his mouth but his throat drying up and lips shutting on their own before he had the chance, choking out a string of incoherent sounds as he pushed himself as far ahead as he could go. 

Right as he’d reached that platform, right as he’d gotten closer to his lost friend, suddenly there was nothing in front of him. Dazai had disappeared, right out of thin air, no longer a person standing in front of Chuuya, just empty space. Was he a hallucination? Confusion overwhelmed Chuuya, reality snapped into him for the first time in those three years, like a rubber band being stretched and threatening to break. He looked down at the platform, seeing stones forming the ground into a slight curve, noticing that in the direction that Dazai seemed to be facing there was a small wall formed as a blockade to prevent a fall. And below, the river that not long before he’d been admiring.

Dazai jumped. 

[rowretro]

✧𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍✧

WARNINGS: Sexual refferences?, kissing, extremely violent

✧taglist✧: @heeseung-min @jaeneohee @lovingvoidgoatee @neruishoon (anyone else? I lost all the ppl who asked for this series and my other 3 series)

✧CHAPTER 7✧

That was the last she saw and heard of Sungchan. Of course she had no idea what had happened in there, not even a single scream or anything. Just an extremely mad Sunghoon covered a little in blood, sitting in the driver’s seat. He looked fuming, the way he overspeeded through the empty roads, avoiding collision with other cars. 

The silence was scaring her… she’s never seen him so mad before. Sunghoon simply turned on some music, one of the girl’s favourite songs playing, he turned it all the way up. It was a good song at the wrong time. “Bitch dance and roll that ass up” the most random song at the wrong time. She was in no mood to party or vibe, let alone dance. She was starting to spiral… was he even alive?... Did Sunghoon kill him? He did something awful but was that any reason to get killed? So many thoughts ran through her head, as Sunghoon smirked psychotically “Death is such an easy way out sweetheart…”

Y/ns eyes widen as she turns to him "Oh darling... you didn't forget that I'm a demon hmm?... I can hear your thoughts darling..." Sunghoon smirked as y/n frowned. "you didn't right?" the girl asked, immediately regretting the fact that she asked him such a question Sunghoon just stared ahead, his tongue gliding over his fang. "Ah y/n y/n y/n... why would I kill him that easily sweetheart?... He dare come near you, I'll snap his neck after covering him in deep cuts and pouring lemon juice into his cuts and punching him in the gut 10 times and chopping off his dick" He continued as the girl covered her ears, trying to sing with the music playing in the car.

Sunghoon laughed at her actions and turned it down "Now now... we haven't settled your side of the mistake yet sweetheart..." Sunghoon trailed off, his sweet voice laced with th undertone of an eerie, taunting hint of danger. "w-what?" the girl asked confused. What mistake did she make? she was the victim here. "Oh Darling... You made on big mistake... you lied to me. in fact you didn't even tell me about you problem... you're going to spend eternity with me so you'll have to learn a lesson for every mistake you make." Sunghoon stated as the girl stared ahead in horror.

As soon as they arrived home, Sunghoon pushed her into the basement, chaining her arms to the wall. This was a completely different side to Sunghoon she's seeing. No it's not a little kinky handcuffs sex thing, for he had a blade, engraved with her name... multiple actually. "It seems everyone needs to know who you belong to..." he said, fiddling with his knife.

"H-hoon... it's way too soon for me to get pregnant- and uhhh im virgin- I don't want so much violence for my first time-" the girl tried to reason, trying to make sense of her situation the man laughed almost hysterically "Oh baby baby... god you're so fucking stupid... you know what?... maybe I'll let it slip a little just for now..." Sunghoon said as she blinked, the man unchained her, pushing her front up against the floor as he chained her down again.

"I'll go easy on you just this once." he said, pulling up her shirt as he smirked. She was his permanently after all, he pulled out his tattoo gun, using a normal pen to write his name on her lower back, before going over it with the tattoo gun. "ow- what OW- AH- SUNGHOON! STOP NO I DONT WANT ANOTHER TATTOO- GOD PLEASE DONT BE BIG- I HATE BIG ONES-" the girl yelled.

The male finished the little tattoo of his name, smiling at his work before going through with the tattoo care. "That was only barely a punishment... next time just know... these blades pierce skin no matter how gentle you are with them..." he trailed of, his finger barely touching the knife and yet it drew blood. Not a single word left her mouth... she walked out of there silently, not wanting him to get any madder.

✧𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍✧

[chiiyuuvv]

This is so wholesome yall made me smile while writing :")

2k words (took me 3 days to write)

@yzerpoz , @cake1box , @Impuvritxes , @yuniniverse

5:32 PM

A hum leaves your lips as you flip to the next page of your textbook, your pen beating against your cheek as you twittle with it, learning the new lesson. Your old school didnt offer these types of assignments, your mind overwhelmed with the new information you've never seen before. Your legs kick up to spin around in your brand new armchair, trying to get your mind flowing, thinking.. something. You agree with the green haired boy from a few hours prior, chemistry was hard.

Your mind pushed to the rim, your eyes flying everywhere else but your huge textbook that sits in the center of your work table. You take in the series of boxes sitting against your closet, a mental reminder to finish unpacking your things, your new dressers looking lonesome without some clothes stuffed into it.

You still needed to decide where you were going to place all of your decorations, your walls broad compared to your old room, clean with so much space to put everything you could ever desire. Maybe you were going to finally hang up that poster that just sits at the side of your bed, or even a new rug to accompany the cold wooden floors; you werent very sure what you were going to do to make use of your time, your head resting on your chair as you take another spin to clear your mind.

Rubbing your eyes, you think back to the boy from a few hours ago, a smile tugging at your lips. Where was he anyway? You didnt know much but you were sure of one thing: that he was going to be a good friend. Although he seemed intimidating from the start, he offered such a gentle smile that washed away all of your fears, a personality so bright and welcoming that it made you want to come out of your shell. Wonders that man did.

And it seemed like the universe could read your mind, the doorbell ringing a few seconds after. Luckly, you could see who the person was by the windows that were placed on the sides of your room, your feet having a mind of their own as they jump out of your chair and parade down the steps of your stairs. "I got it, mom!" You shout, finding the said woman with a phone prompted against her shoulder, a thumbs up sent your way as she continues to ramble on the phone.

You unlock the door slowly, your eyes peeking through the crack to find the boy you were just thinking about nervously ruffling his hair, his fingers tapping against a glass container that sits in his hands as he looks around the area. "Hi." Your voice was smaller than you hoped, his head snapping to your direction as you widen the door, revealing yourself in some comfy shorts and a random shirt. "Hi." He replies, a grin on his lips as he takes in the sight of you. You looked cute.

"What are you doing here?" You ask, playing with the ends of your oversized shirt. "I wanted to talk to you- my mom made some cookies." The boy rambles, his arms extended to pass you the glass tray that was in his hands.

"Wait, im confused." You wave around your finger, a teasing smile on your lips as your eyesbrow raised. "You wanted to talk? Or did you just come to deliver some cookies?"

"Both." You share a laugh, sumins cheeks turning pink as he looks down, staring at his shoes. "Can I.. come in?" He looks up, you could see the shyness in his eyes as you nod.

"I dunno, can you?" Your teasing didnt work out the way you thought it would, a confused expression on the male. "You can come in, im just joking." You chuckle awkwardly, the boys lips forming into an 'o'

"Lemme take you to my room." You nod at sumin, leading him up the flight of stairs and to your slightly messy area, your feet pushing a random sock to the side as you sit him on your bed. "I'll take these," you take the glass of cookies out of sumins hands, "and ill be right back!" You shout hurriedly, going down the stairs again and towards your kitchen, sitting the cookies on the counter and alerting your mom who was at the door.

Sumin notices how similar your rooms were as he waits for your return, your beds aligned the same direction, a worktable to the left of it, and your windows facing each other. He couldnt help but daydream about his future days, waking up in the mornings and looking out his window to find you offering a small smile and wave. His heart pumps with excitement; hes always wanted a neighbor that he could befriend, tired of some snot nosed little kid or cranky person in their forties. He finally found someone that was the same age as him, even in the same class. He felt lucky.

Sitting crisscrossed, he hums to himself. His fingers drumming his thighs as he continues to look around your room, taking in your boxes filled with your belongings. Maybe he could come over tomorrow some time and help you unpack, use that as an excuse to hang out, wanting to use every opportunity he could to learn more about you. He felt curious, could you blame him?

And that curiousness had a mind of its own, sumin getting up from your bed and to the array of boxes that sat in a perfectly straight line in the corner of your room, by your closet. He felt bad for snooping around, breaking a basic rule of privacy and maybe even your trust. But he just couldnt help it. He needed to know everything.. like right now.

An open box brings his attention, the back of what seems like a poster sticking out. And without second thought he takes it, a gasp leaving his lips as he analyzes the picture. It was one of his favorite bands, posing at a skateboard park. Wait a second, you were a fan??

The band was like anything ordinary, the lead singer accompanied with his guitar and the second singer that was female, another female on the keyboard and the last male on the drums. Although they didnt do much, they still managed to win the hearts of many, releasing their new album and announcing their long list of concerts. Turns out they were visiting your city, sumin already buying his ticket and fortunately he bought another one just so his friend could bail out on him. Maybe he could take you with him? Only to hang out, of course.  

"I see you've found my poster. Not to steal it, I hope." Sumin lets out a shriek, a jump leaving his body as he spins around, finding you leaning against your door frame, a foot tapping on the floor. "I can explain!! I just-"

"Wait.. you're a fan too?" You stop him, your eyes lighting up as you clap with excitement. Its not everyday you find someone with the same musical interest as you. "Yeah.." Sumin stands up from his previous sitting position, his back straight and cheeks pink from the scare, still trying to calm his nerves.

"I'm sorry for looking through your things, by the way." His head falls down in disappointment and embarrassment, his fingers playing with each other as he waits for you to kick him out in disgust.

But you dont. When you begin to laugh, sumin nervously brings his head up, a small grin stretching onto his lips at the sound of your sweet laughter. "No, no." You catch your breath, waving your hands in the air. "Its quite alright actually." Your smile makes sumins heart skip a beat.

"Oh." He says, his smile getting wider. "So um.." he scratches the back of his neck, "how did you get to know them?"

You sit on the floor in front of sumin, making yourself comfortable as you ramble about how they appeared on an ad from a tv show you watched from a year ago, their captivating performance catching your attention that you wanted to learn more about them, making yourself a fan.

"If you dont mind me asking, what show were you watching?" The green haired boy curiously asks, his body leaning against his hands that were prompted behind him. "Oh!" Your eyes light up again, telling the boy the show title.

"Wait.. you watch that too?!" Sumin sits up, leaning to your direction with amusement. First you like the same band, then you watch the same show.. what kind of luck was that?!

The show youve been watching, a reality show, just earned a new season. "Oh my god, jessica is so stupid." Sumin remarks as you begin to ramble about the show, a sigh leaving lips as he shakes his head.

"I know! Johnny clearly wants her yet shes going after kyle.. that doesnt even like her if i should mention!"

"Johnny's good looking too.."

"Yeah, wait- you like johnny??" You send sumin a look, wiggling your eyebrows.

"What, no!! I don't!! Stop looking at me I dont!!" He covers your eyes, a laughing leaving your lips. "What i mean is that i wanna work out like him, you know?"

"Mhm sure.. I'll still support either way." Sumin scoffs, leaning his head against the floor as he rolls his eyes. "I dont like you.." he mumbles against his arm, earning another laugh from you.

"We'd definitely have to watch it together some time." You say, calming yourself from your previous laugh, watching out of the corner of your eye at how sumin sits up, his ears perked like a dogs when he hears your words. "Yeah?" His smile grows.

"Yeah." You nod, smiling back at the boy. "What day are you fre-"

"Im so sorry." Sumin apologizes at the sudden noise that cuts off your sentence, fishing through his pockets to find his phone that was chiming, a message from his mother that askes him to come home for dinner. "I gotta go." You could hear the disappointment in the latters voice, his smiling dropping when he realizes that he has to leave your presence. But theres always tomorrow, right? He tries to reassure himself, brushing off his knees and getting up on his feet.

You follow suit, your chuckle fading as you lead him downstairs and to your front door. "Hey." You stop him, a hand patting his shoulder while the other unlocks the knob. "I had some real fun back there. Never thought I'd meet someone that likes the same things as me." You admit, trying your best to change sumins frown into a smile. It works.

"Yeah, me either," He replies, scratching the back of his nape. "Oh!" His eyes widen, his pointer finger in the air as he remembers something. "The band, im sure you know about the concert right? I have an extra ticket and im not sure what to do with it, but since you're a fan too.. maybe you could come with me?" He offers a small smile, his hands stuffed into his pockets as he hopes he gets your approval.

"Oh.. are you asking me on a date?" You tease.

"I mean.. i wouldnt mind you know," he shrugs, sharing a laugh. It felt like sumins head was spinning, his heart skipping beats at your smile, your laughter.. it made him want to cherish little moments like this. But wasnt it a little weird; you've only met earlier today, your second time talking. Why did he feel this way? What was he feeling??

"I'd love to go." Your words break him out of his trance, a stupid smile unconsciously stretching sumins lips.

"Great, I'll see you tomorrow?" He winks, opening the door and letting himself out when you nod. He turns around once to wave which you happily reciprocate, then another time when he reaches his home that was beside yours, his smile getting impossibly bigger by the second. You wave again, a giggle leaving your lips at his silliness as you close your door, your back resting against it as a sigh leaves your lips. Today was a good day.

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[elhnrt]

So I’m kinda new to drawing people, and it’s just SO hard. Do you have advice for tips on getting better at drawing people quickly?

I know ppl always say just draw more but MY PEOPLE LOOK LIKE PORRIDGE AND IT MAKES ME SO SAD….

Do you ever draw something and it turns out badly? How do you deal with it (emotionally)?

this has been sitting in my inbox for a while i've been thinking about how to best advise it and essentially it narrows down to: sorry anon, you're going to have to draw a lot and it's going to fucking suck until it doesn't, get used to it. sounds harsh but it's true. there will always be an ugly wip stage no matter what you do. trudge through the mud, dig through the shit to get to your diamond. get used to wading in your metaphorical shit.

"getting better at drawing people quickly" so this part made me think cuz i was liek does anon mean get better fast or draw people with fast methods and in that i have to say 2 things

you can't force expertise i'm sorry you're going to have to draw over and over and over and over and ad nauseam until you get the hang of that technique and then do that for everything ever in art until YOU are satisfied (<- THIS IS THE KEY! do YOU like the end result)

if you want to draw fast like physically fast then i highly suggest learning back/shoulder/arm stretches and do gesture drawing with a timer. whenever im art blocked and in a culvert of shit art, which happens all the time, i like to use this site https://line-of-action.com/practice-tools/figure-drawing

people watching is my best advice. go learn from real life. you don't even have to bring a sketchbook just watch how like people... are. move, talk, interact, their clothes, their walks, their gestures, all that.

also, your last part stuck out to me most so this will be the more from the heart section as opposed to Le art poster Advice. i draw bad every single day of my life, and have done so since i was in the single digits. there's a reason why my art folders are several gigs worth of content mostly unpostable. i have a moving box larger than me of all my sketchbooks since elementary. drawing pisses me off all the fucking time and i've been doing it for nearly 20 years. but are you gonna let a couple bad sketches stop you? you like drawing, right? you're just gonna stop and not just erase/crumple it up/scroll over and move on? <- that's how i deal with it.

i love drawing. if i don't draw i will, inevitably, go to a very very bad place, or do something i can't say lest i be reported. i have drawn in a mental ward with broken crayons, i've drawn on sidewalks and brick walls, i've drawn in sand, i've drawn in dust on car hoods, i've picked up pens and pencils and markers on the floor and drawn on receipt papers and plastic bags and shirts and books. if my right arm is gone, i'll draw with my left. if my arms are gone, i'll draw with my feet. if my limbs are gone, i will draw with my mouth. i recognize my shortcomings, and hate that i have to reconcile with the fact that i'll never be perfect right off, but despite that, i know it is inherent to the process, because I LOVE DRAWING! I LOVE DRAWING SO MUCH!!!!!! why spend so much time if you don't love the method and madness! i love creating a vision so unique to ME, and if people like it in the process, well, then isn't that all the better.

the positives outweigh the negatives forever and ever and ever. GO DRAW RIGHT NOW and do it AGAIN and AGAIN even if you hate it you WILL LIKE IT!

[stealingyourbones]

Hi, I don't know if you'd even answer this ask but I've been loving all your prompts and been sucked into the dp/dc crossover content.

Im curious about trying to make some oneshots or fics myself but I'm not well versed in dc at all except very basic knowledge so I'm really nervous.

Do you have any advise for how to start or suggestions to help some one jump right in?

Ok I'm gonna be using this slightly as an excuse to give y'all a DC reading guide and also:

Personal Opinion 1: You really don't have to read any comics to learn DC. I'd highly recommend going on Youtube and watching some summarizing History of the Batfamily videos so you know the general lore. Reading a bunch of solely DC-related fics also helps greatly. It can get you immersed in the world and learn tidbits of backstory and characterization without having to touch a single comic. if you feel confident enough that you know the character? Go for it!! If you're still unsure and you want to write it anyways? Have a beta reader who's well versed in DC help point out moments that may be OOC or help fix characterization a bit. You never know how good you are at writing that character until you put your pen to paper! Personal opinion 2: go to your local library, go to the graphic novel section, and see if any comics catch your eye. Pick it up and give it a read. There truly isn’t a perfect place to jump in for comics. Continuity is all Willy Nilly and confusing. There’s no perfect spot to jump in but there are personal recommendations or preferences that people will tell you to start on.

I highly recommend listening to podcasts about characters that you’re intrigued with to see if you want to spend the time researching and reading about said characters.

Other tertiary opinion.

I really only have Batman comic recommendations but a friend of mine gave me a list in order for Batman comics to read so here it is:

Batman Year One.

Batman Venom.

Batman Long Halloween.

Batman Dark Victory.

Robin Year One.

Batgirl Year One.

Nightwing Year One.

Batman Cult

Batman Death In The Family

Knightfall

Batman No Man’s Land

Under the Red Hood

Batman Zero Year

That’s what I got. You don’t have to read every single comic to know everything but at least reading a summary of the comic so you’re caught up and not confused as you go into the next comic is something I’d recommend. Batman Knightfall and No Man’s Land are super long and really a drag to read through. Like genuinely they’re painful as hell to read through. I’d recommend reading a synopsis online or listen to a podcast about it.

Other comics in general I’d recommend that I've read that I think are good depictions of the characters:

Superman: Up In The Sky. by Tom King.

John Constantine Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits. #41-46. by Garth Ennis & Will Simpson.

The Spectre by John Austrander.

Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil. by Jeff Smith.

Blue And Gold. by Dan Jurgens

Victor & Nora: A Gotham Love Story. by Lauren Myracle

Batman Vol 1 & 2 (The Court of Owls & The City of Owls). By Scott Snyder.

Again, there are definitely some better comics out there and a lot of comic runs I didn't add on. That's simply because I haven't read the others. Some of these characters you might not care for, and that's completely fine! You don't have to read them then.

Podcasts I'd reccomend:

Character Corner. Their takes and reviews are wonderful. I adore this podcast and found out about many amazing comic runs from this show.

Geek History Lesson. It has a gimmick and it's fun. It's not as in-depth as Character Corner but it does have a far larger array of Characters to listen to and learn about. There's also is this ao3 post that has a batshit insane amount of info on how to navigate and learn about Batman and Gotham

[traumxrei-archive]

its me again with the arabic lyric and poetry stuff , but honestly what hurt me the most was finding out that both "ana wa leila" and "mustaqil" were based on true stories

"mustaqil" takes place in palestine during one of the many wars for the land , where the poet's lover dies on her way to give him something at the border. he watches as she takes her last breath , for his sake. " strew your hair around me , strew. and let us spend the night of a lifetime together. that's how my death becomes astonishing. hug me, kiss my eyes and go on." his lover , souad , was known to have beautiful long hair and scholars claim that he spoke at some point to his friends about how he loved the way that it would embrace him whenever he embraced her.

and "ana wa leila" took place during the arab romanticism and colonial period at one of the many arts schools in arabia. the poet wanted to marry leila , so he promised her that when he got rich enough to support her , he'd marry her. she came from a prestigious family , so much so that when the poet made his goal a reality , she had already been betrothed to another. he preformed his poem to at a competition for the school and both leila and the man she was betrothed to were moved to tears. while he cried after barely making it through the poem , the poet was asked to repeat the beautifully solemn words he wrote for the crowd. if i remember correctly , he never found love again.

at the moment im trying to learn italian and french so i can read those poems as well ! i do hope you the best on your literary journey <33

(arabic lyrics/poetry talks !!)

hello hello !! nice of you to come here to crush my heart into little pieces again /j for legal reasons that's a joke, it's nice to hear from you hehe

AHDHSFJDFH *SLAMS HAND INTO TABLE* MUSTAQIL I'M- i'm so sad ? that's it i'm just sad, i can'ttttt- that gives a brand new meaning and perspective to it. the whole time i thought that it was him dying and her comforting him through it, but turns out it was the other way around. it breaks my heart that the last few lines were probably the things that she said to him as they spent their last night together,,,, "i'm growing tired and my eyes need to close" aahhh god the embracing with the hair part................. romance was invented when the broken hearted took up their pens as swords, laying their devotion and longing out in bloodied ink just for a chance that their beloved would stay.

aghhhhh leila !! *shakes fist* but i can kinda understand, back then it was common practice to marry whoever could provide for you, no matter if it was love or not. i feel so bad for our poet.... it probably took him so long to gather all his riches and to gain as much prestige in the world of literature to have enough money to finally face her again. he probably thought of her constantly when times were hard and everything....only to find out that she was taken by another man :'))))) the thought of him performing this poem to the school, baring his bleeding heart in carefully spun verses as the object of his affections and her betrothed watched on.... your honor i am nothing short of devastated.

thank you so much for taking the time to share these stories with me ! they really helped add another layer to the poems and lyrics that i've already read and i'm sure i won't be forgetting about souad and leila and the men who love them any time soon. i wish you the best of luck on your italian + french studies !! and you're welcome to drop by an ask or a dm whenever you'd like to recommend any poetry / songs to me :D my doors are always wide open hehe

[rk-ceres]

3 ) You Protect Her Potter!

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She pushed her sunglasses up the bridge of her nose “see if you would just learn how to behave yourself this wouldve never happened” Draco sneered at her as they walked through Kings Cross station “Draco Artemis didnt do anything wrong! Remember children, Lucious wants you both home for Christmas holiday” Narcissa raised her voice. “Why do you care for her mother? Shes just an orphan that eats our food and wastes our space” he scoffs as she takes the trunks and places them on the train getting on shes the first one to their compartment she sighs as she sits down by the window her usual spot closing the door unzipping her bag and climbing in once she gets to where her Animagnus potion is brewing repeating the incantation that was needed til the next electrical storm she takes off her glasses walking to Igneous’s enclosure “hey boy..” she said quietly petting his beak she sighs out as he lands on his rock perch nudging her head slightly she smiles “hey cut it out” she laughed at the almost fully grown bird “are you sure you want to stay with me? Youre free to go whenever you please iggie” she coos ‘theres no where id rather be than with you.’ The voice said as he placed her head on his as she grew her understanding of animals became stronger and stronger she didnt know exactly when she started to be able to understand them fluently its just something she had grown to love. she sighed sitting down on the rock laying slightly he put his head on her stomach as she pet him “i could just say a cup fell on my eye. Its believable” she groaned he side eyed her “your right you’re right” she said softly as he closed his eyes again “i could say i got into a fight” she asked again ‘or just tell them the truth’ the bird said sighing out “the truth? That i had a cane come down on my eye because Lucious didnt like the fact a first year muggle born is going to be rooming with me?” She asked ludicrously ‘precisely’ the bird looked up from her “you know i cant. He’ll literally kill me?” She rolled her eyes at the bird ‘theyre coming’ he moved away as she put the glasses back on 

“ARTIE! ARTIE YOU IN HERE!” George yelled “IN IGNEOUS’S PEN!” She yelled back laying out in the sun  Igneous’s head looks up as Fred George and Lee come into the pen “Hey Artie!” Lee called out sitting next to her laying back mimicking her stance looking up at the clouds “hey cool glasses can i see?” George asked before she could protest he pulled the glasses off her face “George no wait!” She said eyes widening as he stood there shocked looking at her blackened eye he looked her in the eye her blood vessels had popped in her eye making blotches of red in the whites around her eye she looked down and away from his gaze his gaze hardens as Fred stepped next to him his hands went to her face making Artemis look up at him “what happened?” George asked in a cold low voice “its nothing George im fine” she said turning away from him reaching for her glasses that he threw across the room when he saw her reach for them “BULLSHIT ARTEMIS!” He yelled she flinched turning around walking away from him he got even more angry following her out of the enclosure “George drop it” she warned “NO! IM NOT DROPPING THIS ARTEMIS! WHO DID THIS TO YOU!” He yelled again  “George stop” she said wiping the tears from her eyes “NO! Im not going to stop! Someone hurt you! And youre protecting them!” He yelled she turned around her face flushed with tears “i cant tell you even if i wanted too” she looked at him and Fred in the eyes his eyes widened in shock “i cant tell you” she sobbed more  as she whispered softly Fred moved closer to her moving her hair out of her face so he could look at her “why cant you tell us love? Can you show us instead?” He asked in a soft voice “are you sure youre okay?” He asked slowly she looked at him with her big eyes and he knew his lips pulled into a line “okay.” He said softly he looked to George “she’ll tell us when shes ready George” Fred said softly Lee coming up behind them pulling her into him hugging her he cups her face in his hands looking at her “it’ll heal up nicely.” He said so they could hear him as he shoots George a glare “if you ever yell at my best friend again i will hex you” he spat out “and you if you ever hurt Artemis i will kill you!” Lee said playfully to Fred “ME?!? Why me?!!” Fred yelled “because you two are in loooooove!” Lee jested she pushed him off of her “shut up” she laughed smiling at the three boys  

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“Before you sit down you will be sorted into your houses” we heard Migonigal say as we walk to our usual spots sitting down “how was summer Artie?” Angelina asked “it was great! How was yours?” “We went to Rome” she smiled “ARTIE!!” A small voice yelled Artemis looked up and saw Ron waving at her “hey Ron” she said back softly Draco sneered at her with a smirk “HARRY POTTER!” Migonigal screams her head shoots to the direction of the stage ‘Padfoot, Artie tartie, wheres Athena and Apollo? are you ready to meet your god brother?” Uncle James smiles at her as she jumps up into his arms “theyll be here shortly prongs.” Sirius said as he followed his best friend farther into the house “come on, aunt Lily is in here with little Harry” James tells her as he walks through the house into the birthing room “theres my little bug!” Lily said with a big smile as James puts her down in her arm “want to hold your little brother?” She asked Artemis nods her head up and down with excitement Lily holds her into her lap as James hands her the newborn “Artemis this is Harry James Potter, you two are going to be great friends like your dads’ Lily coos she was shaken “we got Potter!” George yelled “you okay love?” Percy asks “yeah… i think hes my god brother” she whispered as she leaned her head on his shoulder “im going to head up to my dorm. I dont feel good” she told the group getting up and leaving the table half way down the hallway “ARTEMIS!” Fred yelled running adter her “here. You didnt eat anything. Take it and eat” he said smiling she takes the napkin “thank you” she smiled softly at him “does your eye hurt?” He asked “like a bitch.” She laughed as they walked together “i know you want to ask me” she said softly taking a bite of bread “im okay Fred i just…. Have to make it to fourteen” she said with a smile “is someone hurting you?” He asked not wanting to know the answer but needing to “its stops when i can get away” she said vaguely “your brother said that he got to Romania okay” she changed the subject he shook his head in disappointment “he sent me a dragon scale.” “You ever going to stop dancing around this subject?” She looks down “ask me anything else” she said softer “why did you rush out of dinner?” He asked she held out her hand placing it gently on his cheek showing him the memory that she had uncovered  “you knew Lily and James Potter and you held Harry as a baby?” “Im not exactly sure what i saw” she said as she slowly walked “thank you for telling me something. It sucks being in the dark sometimes.” She looks at him “i promise. I’ll tell you everything when im able too. Im willing to vow on my magic” she says as they stand in the hallway “i want you to know me. Just as much as you want to know me” she looks down “i just cant say yet” he looks down at her “okay. Thats all i need to know” he said as he walked her to her dorm “hey. You getting a room mate?” Fred asks seeing the trunk “yeah. Dumbledore said that he thought company would be good for me. Seeing as how my nightmares are under control. He owled the family i stay with informing them coming into the school term” she said sitting on her bed pulling out a book he sat down next to her leaning against the headboard 

“so, you ever going to tell me what family youre staying with?” He asked genuinely “well. The wife is technically my god mother. She somehow was best friends with mum.” He looked at her “my cousin. Not that theyd ever admit it freely is trying to cover up the good sweet person they really are to appease their dad.” She takes a deep breath out “the dad is just. Cold and mean.” She said her arm tensing “so what are you going to do at fourteen?” He asked “i want to move back into Grimmuald place. Kreacher is still there. Hes a friend not that he’d ever admit that” she said rolling her eyes “youd better get out of here before we get into trouble” she said poking his side “alright! Alright! Stop that tickles!!” He laughs standing up “i’ll see you at breakfast” he calls before walking out of the room she smiles til her face hurts. The door opened fifteen minutes later “Before you sit down you will be sorted into your houses” we heard Migonigal say as we walk to our usual spots sitting down “how was summer Artie?” Angelina asked “it was great! How was yours?” “We went to Rome” she smiled “ARTIE!!” A small voice yelled Artemis looked up and saw Ron waving at her “hey Ron” she said back softly Draco sneered at her with a smirk “HARRY POTTER!” Migonigal screams her head shoots to the direction of the stage ‘Padfoot, Artie tartie, wheres Athena and Apollo? are you ready to meet your god brother?” Uncle James smiles at her as she jumps up into his arms “theyll be here shortly prongs.” Sirius said as he followed his best friend farther into the house “come on, aunt Lily is in here with little Harry” James tells her as he walks through the house into the birthing room “theres my little bug!” Lily said with a big smile as James puts her down in her arm “want to hold your little brother?” She asked Artemis nods her head up and down with excitement Lily holds her into her lap as James hands her the newborn “Artemis this is Harry James Potter, you two are going to be great friends like your dads’ Lily coos she was shaken “we got Potter!” George yelled “you okay love?” Percy asks “yeah… i think hes my god brother” she whispered as she leaned her head on his shoulder “im going to head up to my dorm. I dont feel good” she told the group getting up and leaving the table half way down the hallway “ARTEMIS!” Fred yelled running adter her “here. You didnt eat anything. Take it and eat” he said smiling she takes the napkin “thank you” she smiled softly at him “does your eye hurt?” He asked “like a bitch.” She laughed as they walked together “i know you want to ask me” she said softly taking a bite of bread “im okay Fred i just…. Have to make it to fourteen” she said with a smile “is someone hurting you?” He asked not wanting to know the answer but needing to “its stops when i can get away” she said vaguely “your brother said that he got to Romania okay” she changed the subject he shook his head in disappointment “he sent me a dragon scale.” “You ever going to stop dancing around this subject?” She looks down “ask me anything else” she said softer “why did you rush out of dinner?” He asked she held out her hand placing it gently on his cheek showing him the memory that she had uncovered  “you knew Lily and James Potter and you held Harry as a baby?” “Im not exactly sure what i saw” she said as she slowly walked “thank you for telling me something. It sucks being in the dark sometimes.” She looks at him “i promise. I’ll tell you everything when im able too. Im willing to vow on my magic” she says as they stand in the hallway “i want you to know me. Just as much as you want to know me” she looks down “i just cant say yet” he looks down at her “okay. Thats all i need to know” he said as he walked her to her dorm “hey. You getting a room mate?” Fred asks seeing the trunk “yeah. Dumbledore said that he thought company would be good for me. Seeing as how my nightmares are under control. He owled the family i stay with informing them coming into the school term” she said sitting on her bed pulling out a book

he sat down next to her leaning against the headboard “so, you ever going to tell me what family youre staying with?” He asked genuinely “well. The wife is technically my god mother. She somehow was best friends with mum.” He looked at her “my cousin. Not that theyd ever admit it freely is trying to cover up the good sweet person they really are to appease their dad.” She takes a deep breath out “the dad is just. Cold and mean.” She said her arm tensing “so what are you going to do at fourteen?” He asked “i want to move back into Grimmuald place. Kreacher is still there. Hes a friend not that he’d ever admit that” she said rolling her eyes “youd better get out of here before we get into trouble” she said poking his side “alright! Alright! Stop that tickles!!” He laughs standing up “i’ll see you at breakfast” he calls before walking out of the room she smiles til her face hurts. The door opened fifteen minutes later “Hello” Artemis calls as the bushy haired girl walks in “you must be Hermione, im Artemis” she smiles “hello” the girl smiled shyly “is that the new fantastic beasts book?” She asks excitedly “yeah. I just finished it. Would you like to borrow it?” She asked “if i can” she said shyly “sure. Here” she hands the book over to the girl “so. How you liking hogwarts so far?” She asks as they sit on their respective beds  “its amazing here I just hope that I can make friends” she said looking down “just why wouldn’t you make friends Hermione?” Artemis asked gently “because im a muggle born, and a know it all” She said reading her book “well. I’ll be your friend” “you will?” She asked “of course” she smiled to Hermione. Fred sighed as he fell back on to his bed left leg hanging off as he brought his arm under his head looking up at the roof of the bed “what’s got you in such a good mood?” George asked him as he looked over “probably something to do with Artemis” Lee said shrugging his shoulders “he only smiles like that after he and her hang out” Lee said rolling his eyes. “I do not!” Fred shook his head as the two boys gave eachother a knowing look “you fancy her dont you” George asked “I do not. Shes just a friend. One of my best friends actually” he said glancing to his brother and Lee “shes actually dethroned Lee” Fred continued “theres more there Fred we’re not blind” George rolled his eyes “seems like the only people who dont see it is you and Artie” Lee commented “you two love eachother and the sooner you realize that. The better for Lee and i.” George sighed out “go to bed gits” Fred sighed turning over “im just saying the way you look at Artie is the way dad looks at mom.” George sighed laying down “but she doesnt look at me the same way George” he said in a sad voice “even if i did like her im not saying i do. She’ll never fall for me.” Fred said to the air “do you really think she’d ever fall in love with me. Shes… she deserves better than this” he turns over facing the wall “Fred. Youre as good as any other bloke in this school. Id date you if you were into guys” Lee complemented they both look at him “youre….” “Yeah” Lee said looking down “cool.” George said “what kinda guys?” He asked following up that statement Fred was grateful that the attention was off of him “im not completely sure really. But this isnt about me this is about Fred” shit so much for that he thought to himself “youre falling in love with her, and you dont even see it” Lee shakes his head “im not falling in love” Fred sighed out im already in love he thought to himself “go to bed” Fred frustratedly said

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The next afternoon Fred and George knock on Hermione and Artemis’s door she opens it “wh… what are you guys doing here? This is the girls dorm?” She asks slowly “we’re here for Artemis. Probably got her head too stuck in a book need us to remind her to eat most of the time. Im George. The funnier twin” he smiled walking into the room “and im Fred. The handsomer twin!” Fred said following his brother in “Hermione. Hermione Granger. Artie was gone when i woke up” Hermione said as she closed the door “shes still in the room. Just in a different part” Fred said as he picked her bag off from the ground and onto the bed stepping in leaving George and the confused girl alone “well you coming Granger?” George asked as he held open the bag for her “is this okay?” She asked softly “yeah. Just have to drink a potion when you get in. Artie's animals spook easy, she made us drink one when we first went in it just makes you smell like a dragon” George smiles at her “come on. Dont be shy i wont bite” he smiled at her guiding her down the ladder “come on. Their this way” George smiled at her leading her to the library seeing the plaque that read Athena Wahineleonahenahe Wyllt on it “try not to lose your mind Granger” George winks at her pushing the doors open “ARTIE! FRED!!” He yelled into the library as Hermione looked around with wide eyes “OVER HERE GEORGIE!!” Fred yelled back they followed his voice to Artie’s potions set up “Afternoon George” Artie smiles “i see you found my roommate in the dorm” she rolled her eyes playfully at him “ehat did you expect us to leave her there?” “No not at all. I wouldve brought her but she was asleep. Your git brother offended her” she said playfully “who Percy?” George asked “no Ronnie” she said “what did that git do?” Fred asked rolling his eyes “i corrected him in charms, then after class he called me a know it all. And Artemis found me brought me back to our dorm i guess i fell asleep” she shrugged “dont mind him Mione. You seem really nice” George started “and if he messes with you again. We’ll prank him” Fred continued “be nice boys” Artemis warned “we should probably head down for dinner. Mione wanna go to the bathroom before hand?” Artie asked “sure. We’ll meet you two down there” Hermione smiled at the boys she glanced to Fred who was intently watching Artemis with her potion lovingly looking down at her as she worked “are… are they a thing?” She leaned into George whispering “theyre best friends Hermione” Artemis said out loud making Fred look at Hermione with reddened cheeks Artemis laughed at the first year and Fred “well. When we get back from dinner we can come back and read together” “are we invited?” George asked in a hurt voice “when have i ever told you and lLee no?” She asked rhetorically “gasp you tell me no all the time!” Fred said in fake hurt Hermione laughed as they exited Artemis’s bag “see you guys at dinner” Artemis called walking with Hermione linking arms heading to the bathroom “so whats going on with you and Fred?” She asked with a cocked eyebrow. “I think its one sided on my part Mione” she said sighing out. “What do you mean?” She asks as she locks the door to her stall “i meanObviously i was doing something to make you question George in the library” “it wasnt you Artemis. It was Fred that made me question” “no need to boost my ego Mione. Fred only sees me as a friend” she laughs “but do you only see him as a friend?” “I see him as my best friend” not what i meant and you know it Artie” Hermione muses “stay where you are Hermione. Do not move” Artemis warns as she stares at the troll in the room “im going to slowly kick you my bag… unzip it get in and wait” she whispered “whats going on artie” Hermione whispered back “just do as i say. I wont let you get hurt when Ron Harry Fred and George storm into the bathroom and all hell breaks loose 

HERMIONE DUCK!” Artemis screams the trolls club hit the bathroom stall doors “protego!” Artemis points at Hermione as the debris land on her “Hermione Run!” She yells as the troll whacked Artemis flying her against the sinks “aressto momentum!” Fred screamed before she could slam against the sinks groaning as she landed on the porcelain softly “thanks Fred” she groaned “IM not LEAVING you!” Hermione yelled back “RON! Swish and Flick” Hermione yelled as Fred and George made their way to Artemis who was still laying still groaning pointing to the troll “petrificus totalus” she groaned out as Ron levitated the club out of reach just as it was stepping toward the young boys “you alright Harry? Ron?” She asked pulling them into a hug “fine Art” Ron said “good cause im going to kill you you git!” She yelled rolling off the sink and into Georges arms he stands her up “I had it covered Ronnie” she said matter of factly he rolled his eyes as George placed one of Artemis’s arms around his shoulder Fred mimicking him on the other “you alright?” He asks “just peachy” she groans Ron drops the club knocking the troll out she snaps her fingers the troll levitating off the ground as the professors walked in she charms the troll to Severus who nods at her “thank you Ms. Black.” He said with a nod “all in a days work of a superhero” she muses he smirks trying to hide a chuckle. But failing “thats enough Ms. Black” he said with a small smile “but you would be so lost with out your favorite non Slytherin student”she fake pouts as they all giggle “im the highlight of everyones day! Hogwarts favorite girl wonder! I’ll have you know that without me everything would be destroyed.” She jests earning a smile from all but one teacher. Quirrel “getting off topic here Minnie” Quirrel said with an eye roll “What are you six doing down here!” Minerva yelled as she looked at Artie hanging off of the twins shoulders “its my fault professor” Hermione’s voice rang out the bathroom “i heard about the troll and i thought that i could take care of it myself. But i was wrong. If it wasnt for Artemis, Harry, Ron, Fred and George id be dead” she lied as Artemis watched “they saved me Artie was about to summon an animal from her bag when the boys rushed in she got flinged into a wall Fred broke her fall and she petrified the troll while ron Knocked it out when Harry was on the trolls shoulders” Hermione continued “sorry Artie” Hermione called out “not a problem im just glad you’re all safe “Mr. And Mr. Weasley please take Artemis to the hospital wing. The three of you will be awarded 10 points each for your bravery. Five points will be taken from Ms. Granger for a reckless act. And ten points will be given to Mr. Potter and Mr. Weasley for sheer dumb luck” Migonigal shook her head “off to bed. The lot of you!” As Fred and George slowly walked her down “guys i can walk on my own. Im fine” “too bad Artie. Youre letting us help” George said “sorry we spooked the troll” Fred called out “we were worried about you and Mione, cant have our two bookworms being pummeled now could we?” George jests “thanks guys, I really appreciate it.” Artemis said as they hobbled down the path “I assume you two are staying while I heal her bruise?” Poppy asked “if thats okay” George and Fred say in sync “its amazing how you two do that” Artemis said pulling off her shirt  through out the months Her Fred George and Hermione got to know eachother becoming a tight unit she told Harry about what she remembered about his mom and dad and that she was his god sister they get really close

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“Artie are you sure about doing this?” Fred asked as he padded his side of the Slytherin common room with glitter bombs “oh, definitely I said I wanted to be here didnt I?” She looked up at him floating hers to the top “how did you guys get the password to the Slytherin common room anyway?” She asked “guys stop chatting and hurry up its almost time for them to come back!” George called out from the entrance Artemis rolled her eyes as they exited “we’re done George. We were just coming out” she said as they all walked to the corridor in front of the Slytherin common room they watch as Draco, Crabbe and Goyle walk into their common room and fear. Thats the only thing that she could describe filled her as a loud boom erupted from the room tears started leaking from her eyes as the three boys walked out Dracos eyes locked on hers as she reached for a wall but grabbed on to Freds hand he tensed up looking down at her. Her eyes well up with tears as they both look down at her hyperventilating as Draco walks right up to her but before he could reach her George steps in front of her Fred squeezes her hand as she starts to cry rubbing his thumb over her fist when Draco steps back “my father will be hearing about this you filthy orphan your days are numbered Artemis we’re going home for Winter holiday do you not remember?” Draco sneered Fred pushed her behind him protectively not letting go of her hand “what does your father have anything to do with this Malfoy?” George sneers back at him “im sorry I..l didnt know that you were going to be first back I..I” Artemis stuttered out “dont apologize to him Artemis it was us that planned it” Fred said angrily “oh she didnt tell you? pathetic really this disgrace of a human is my cousin. shes staying with us in the elf’s quarters. all shes good for really you ever think of where she learned to do wandless magic from? or where she got that ugly facescar from? Or where all her bruises and scars come from is because shes a stupid elf that cant do anything right. Shes worthless and youre better off without her in your lives. Its a miracle shes even still alive unless… you put out for them like you put out for father” Malfoy snickers staring right into her eyes “lets see how well you fare without your guard dogs protecting you.” Fred squeezes her hand tighter she drops his hand with tears spilling out of her eyes Fred and George look at her face stained with tears and back to Draco she runs off in a different direction before Migonigal said “Detention with Hagrid tonight” she got back to their dorm room and quickly went into her bag locking it from the inside where she lets herself cry herself to sleep a few hours later she wakes up and gets ready snapping her fingers to Hagrid’s hut “ARTEMIS!” Hagrid excitedly said “Hey Hagrid im here for detention” she sighs out “alrighty. We’re going to be patrolling the dark forest” “what? Why?” She asked “someones been harming the unicorns.” He said “alright you take Fang. He’ll keep ya safe. And split up from here” he explained she just nodded at him ‘I hate this forrest’ Fang shook his head “you and me both pup” she said as they walked through the forrest they hear a noise and she runs “protego” she points at the gold baby unicorn “bombarda” she yells pointing to the cloaked figure as the baby unicorn runs away she waves her hand and her wand comes to her hand

“confringo” the cloud of black smoke rushes her as she casts the shield charm around her and it disappears into nothing knocking her on her feet she sighs out as Fang licks her face “yeah. Im fine boy” she laughs “hey stop that. That tickles” she laughs as he looks back to the forrest she looks up to the baby unicorn “hello beautiful” she whispered out sitting on her knees the unicorn comes up to her “im glad youre okay” she whispered out as she pet his snout “youre pretty” she complemented as the young unicorn licked her face she giggled ‘thank you for saving my life’ his horn glowed as he talked “I was just doing what any brave wizard wouldve ‘thats not true. Most wizards use unicorns for selfish reasons, only Hagrid and Olivanders treat us with the respect we deserve’ a feminine deep voice called out ‘I want to reward you for saving my foal’ she called out her horn glowed as she weaved a chain choker necklace with a small phial shaped like a tear drop fastened itself around her neck ‘the phial around your neck is of my tears, that can only be used once in a lifetime. Unicorn tears are highly sought out and can bring a person back from the dead if they had just died. Use it wisely. My friend. Only you can take off the phial the chain is made out of phoenix feathers it will keep you in good health while wearing it. The tears will only work if you choose to heal them with your entire heart. There are no reprimands from gifted unicorn tears their soul will stay intact unlike when you drink our blood. Please. Allow us to escort you out of the forrest’ the unicorn explained as she turned for her to hop on “I dont know how to thank you” Artemis called out as she hopped on the unicorn

‘we owe you a debt. If you ever need us. Wish for us with this incantation’ she nods hopping off the unicorn next to Hagrid who looked awestruck “alright lets get you back to the castle” he said as he walked her to the gate “Pumpkin Spice” she whispers to the lady in the painting its near midnight and shes exhausted and sore walking through the corridor leading into the common room she looked up from watching her feet to Fred sitting on the sofa in front of the fire “what are you doing up?” She asks “i was waiting for you” he said looking to the hallway “if youre going to press me for answers tonight i dont have the mental compatibility to answer questions im drained” she said with a sigh “im fine. Its okay I can handle it. I deal just fine back home. Malfoy shouldnt have said what he said i dont want to talk about it. More like i cant” she sighs out “on a good note a unicorn gave me a gift tonight” she smiled softly at him hoping it was enough for him he looks at her neck bringing his hand to the pendant holding it in his hand looking up to her eyes ‘what did Malfoy mean?’ He thought to her her smile dropped “Fred please..” she said softly he runs a hand through his hair frustrated “i know youre mad. Just trust me will you?” She whispered “trust you? Artemis all I’ve been doing is trusting you and you give me nothing to go off of!” He raises his voice to her she flinches “its never Artemis you havent called me that since that detention… im sorry whatever i did i…” he cuts her off still angry at her “im trying really really hard to give you space and be a friend but you make this so.. so..” he lets put a deep breath as she looks at her hands in her lap “i cant do this anymore. Not tonight i cant do this tonight before i say something *i* will regret. I dont want to hurt you Artemis. I have to walk away im too angry right now, Im glad you made it back safely. Have a merry Christmas” “Fred please you have to understand!” she sobs “we’re still friends Artie… Lia, I just cant argue tonight.” He “all my life its just been me! This isnt easy for me! I’ve never had anyone care before! Why can’t you get that i just cant tell you everything right now! Please just let me explain” she cried he turned around and wiped her tears “i know that this is hard for you. But its not easy for the rest of us either. I have to go up stairs. We’re okay, okay?” He asked slowly ascending up the stairs to his dorm “Fred” she called up after him “Lia” he called out to her as the door shut hurt hit her in the chest Fred didnt come to see her off and George noticed it in her face “he’s just hurting Artie” he called to her holding her hand “Percy said to give this to you. Early Christmas gift” George smiled sympathetically “George i cant tell him right now” she cried softly “i can tell him after i turn fourteen. Not before its.. its” “shhh Artie-tartie. Its okay, youre going to miss the train. Go” he smiled at her she nodded “Fred” George called out walking back into the room “she can tell you after she turns fourteen” George continued and his eyes widened “what did she mean by that?” He asked “fourteen shes free” his eyes widened 

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She groaned as she pulled herself to a wall trying not to pass out seeing the bone in her thigh poking out of the skin she puts her hands on opposite sides pressing it together and popping the bone back in her vision blurring and fading in and out of consciousness breathing hard flashing into Dobby’s room sighing out as she lays face first on the floor “ARTIE!” Dobby called out “im fine Dobby just get me my potions” she whimpered Artemis groans at the pain in her torso as she pulls her self up from her bed in Dobby’s quarters she pulls off her shirt seeing the broken bones protruding through her skin but not quite breaking it black bruising around her eyes sides arms and thighs scatter throughout her body making her whimper at the air that blows on her skin ‘this ought to teach you a lesson you filthy cunt’ Lucious yelled as the cane came down faster she covers up in the biggest hoodie and sweat pants she owns groaning as she takes her trunk and Dracos trunk out to the car slowly sliding into her spot Lucious flicks his wand sending her flying into a nearby wall she groans out in pain hearing the bones in her chest crack on impact ‘still not crying yet are yoy? We’ll see how long that lasts’ he sneered as he cracked his neck pointing his wand at her ‘crucio’ Lucious yelled when Draco opens the door “Looks like father punished you good. Too bad he didn’t  kill you. What would those filthy blood traitors you call friends do then?” He sneers with a slight chuckle “one day Draco. The real you will come out and I will help you. The person your dad wants you to be and the person you really are are two different beings I know that theres good in you I can see it. But Lucious’s claws are buried so deep into you you cant even see it” she said softly to him as he scoffed her hand went to touch the phial of unicorn tears that hung lowly around her neck just between her collar bones ‘thats right take it’ his grip tightened over her throat closing her airway the other hand pinning both over her head ‘not going to make a sound are you little girl’ he growled in her ear licking the shell of it after loading the trunks into the train she slowly made her way to their empty carriage and ran her fingers over the carved letters C.W F.W G.W L.J A.B “theres no way im hiding this from them now” she sighs as the tears come out of her eyes in full force her hand tracing over the F blood poured out of her nose as he hit her again with a barbed belt her nose felt broken from being slammed into a wall as she held on to the wooden posts that she was tied to as he kept lashing away at her back she just stared forward not looking moving or making a sound as the cracks came down harder and faster when she limps out of the train Hagrid turns to greet her “Artemis!” He says with a big smile on his face when he actually sees her his face goes blank she gives him a tight lipped smile making her way to the great hall half way there the cuts along her back rip open due to how much she had been stumbling ‘worthless house elf cant do anything right’ his voice rang through her ears as she drifted in and out of consciousness over and catching her self on the jagged walls of the castle she pushes the door open and stumbles again leaning off to the side breathing heavily tightly skrewing her eyes shut to cope with the pain surging through her body when she finally opens her eyes she makes eye contact with George who had been smiling when he finally caught a glimpse of his best friend his eyes went wide

“George…” she whispered out seeing him grip Freds shoulder making him look to his twin who’s eyes were glued on her the chatter of the small group of friends stop as they see the terror on Georges face Freds eyes meet hers and a flash of anger comes over him Hermione and himself stand up and rush over to her he takes her face in his hands looking over her blackened eyes and split lip “Lia? You okay?” He coos in a soft but hard voice “what happened are you okay?” Hermione asks her she nods “Its not as bad as it looks I just want to go to our dorm” she said to Hermione with tears in her eyes that refused to fall “come on let me help you” Harry said as he comes up to her and places a hand on the back of her shoulder she yelps in pain lunging forward into Freds chest balling his vest into her hands he looked down at her confused “Artemis whats wrong?”he asked looking over to George as she shuts her eyes tight again starting to shake from the impact of Harrys hand. Harry looked at her with a weird look and back at his hand “Guys” was all he said as he saw her blood coating his hand “Artie… take off your jacket” Hermione said softly she lifts up slowly from Fred zipping the zipper down she looks over to Hermione “Mione I need help” she whispered as she started to tug the garment over Hermiones hands came to assist her once the jacket was off the thin white camisole that she wore under the jacket was seeping red with blood and they could see her bruises and broken bones “this is worse thank it looks Artemis!” Hermione whisper yelled at her Freds jaw tightens looking at her in such a frail state the anger in his eyes were scarce as he picks her up Bridal style “I dont give a shit if we’re in the middle of fighting right now Kahalialaulani. youre going to Madame Pomfreys right now im taking you and you cant fucking stop me youre hurt and you need me. I will never turn my back on you.” and rushes her to the hospital wing before bolting out the door he glances to his brothers “George Percy write mum get her down here RIGHT FUCKING NOW Ron get Migonigal.”  running out of the room with Hermione and Harry following him “MADAME POMFREY!” Fred yells as he slams the hospital wing doors open

“MADAME POMFREY I NEED HELP ITS AN EMERGENCY!” Fred yells again as he holds her body close to his she whimpers he looks down at her in his arms the blood seeping through his school uniform “WHAT IS ALL THAT RACKET!” She yells back taking her eyes from her tray from the back room to Fred with a limp Artemis in his hands the tray that she was holding drops to the ground “GOOD HEAVENS ARTEMIS!” She yells as she quickly sets up a room “Fred stand her up over here we need to get these clothes off. Boys wait outside Hermione you too!” She said Artemis quickly grabs her roommates hand “no please please stay with me” she pleads softly with Pomfrey she gives her a nod “Mione help” she said as she gestured to her shirt Mione softly pulls the shirt off of her head Hermione gasps at her naked top seeing the full extent of her injuries that extend under her bra the bruises that litter her body in various stages of healing she pulls down her sweat pants and hands them to Hermione as she helps Artie into bed covering her  “shes ready Madame Pomfrey” Hermione calls from the inside of the curtained make shift room when Minerva and Molly Weasley enter the hospital wing in the middle of Poppy examining her “Oh Artemis…” Molly sighs as Migonigal dismisses Hermione she reluctantly looked to Artemis not wanting to leave “Hermione dear, could you please go check on Fred before he combusts. I will be right here for her” Molly coos Artemis gives her a reassuring hand squeeze and nod Poppy nodded to her asking silently to take off her underwear while closing the blinds finishing up her examination she opens the curtains and pulls up the blanket giving Molly and Minerva a stern look not hearing Fred walk into the room Artemis’s quiet voice breaks the silence “Madame Pomfrey do you have…. can i have a contraceptive? lucious… when he….. he wasnt… he didnt…. it hurt so bad i heard it rip.. i got it to stop bleeding for a little bit… i dont want anything to… i cant get.. please just give me something to stop everything…. I was never on anything” she tears coming to her eyes. But refusing to fall when Migonigal sees her struggling Migonigal hugs her tightly

Molly sees red they only notice Fred in the room when he punches the wall “im going to kill him” they all turn to Fred she whimpers out his name “Fred” like seeing him was the straw that broke the camels back the tears freely flowed as he turned around to leave the hospital wing when he got to the door hand gripping the door handle a loud sob wracked through her throat that was his name “Freddie” he and the rest looked at her eyes spilling with tears fear and pain written in her features “Freddie no don’t no no no don’t leave me please don’t leave me here” she sobs trying to leave the bed  frozen to his spot Migonigal pushes her down slightly the fear and pain spread across her features as she landed on the bed she thrashed to get up seeing her freak out over him leaving melted his anger “please Freddie please don't leave i don't want to be alone don’t leave me here I cant be alone… please just stay… i… i need you” she quickly gets out stuttering in fear and sobs as they look at her in shock everything he was doing. Stops.  never hearing her sound like that or her use his nickname when she was fully awake and alert in the entirety of them knowing eachother she cries she holds out her hand for him to take reluctantly she hissed as she moved over in the cot for him he looked in her eyes asking for permission she nods he took it and hopped into her cot gently holding her “shhhhh love. Im here… i’m here… i wont leave… i’m sorry…. Im not leaving… i’ll stay….. i’ll stay with you… you’re okay… its okay… it’ll be okay…. Stop crying i’m here for you….. shhhh”  he whispers into her hair rubbing her back he looks up at his mom as she looks down at him Molly looks at the pair seeing her visibly relax in his arms “how bad is it Poppy?” Minerva asks after the girl had left the wing “Minnie its bad. She has a broken eye socket, her nose is broken in three places her collar bone on the left side had been completely shattered she has ten fractured ribs a dislocated shoulder four of her right fingers are broken all of her finger nails are missing she has a broken Femur her spine has been fractured she was whipped with a black magic whip shes lost a lot of blood and those are just the minor injuries. Shes been ripped Minerva. Ripped worse than what ive seen in child birth and her pelvis is shattered.” Poppy concluded “I dont know how shes alive right now let alone walking.” She said softly

“Let me bring her home to the burrow I can help her heal and recover there” Molly asked as Minerva looked to Poppy “do you have anything strong enough for her pain or do we have to bring her to st. Mungos?” Minerva asks “just heal it i’ll be fine” they all look at Artemis “heavens Artie are you sure?” She asks “nothing could hurt worse than getting them” she says as poppy nods “Mr. Weasley i’ll need you out of bed so i can heal her but you can stay in here.” Pomfrey says as he nods holding her hand gingerly she points her wand at Artemis’s forehead and makes her way down Artemis starts to groan the lower she gets Molly takes hold of her other hand “scream dear squeeze as hard as you need too i can take it love. I promise” she coos as she plays with Artemis’s hair she yelps when Poppy gets to her waist and legs 

she brings Fred’s hand to her forehead he kneels down by her bed side stroking her hair “Good girl Artie.. its okay. I know it hurts love. Im here im right here squeeze my hand baby girl. Youre okay” he whispered into her hair as he places his forehead on hers “hey…. Look at me.. look in my eyes” he softly whispers to her her breath hard and labored as she forces her eyes open looking at Fred in front of her he places the hand he was holding on his shoulder “youre okay” he softly smiles at her she lets go of Mollys hand putting it around his other shoulder looking at him  “i’ve got you” he said “almost through. Her femur is giving me a little trouble as it had already set wrong we may need to break and re set it again” Poppy spoke up Artemis released his shoulder and pointed at her leg muttering a spell that snapped het bone in the same place Lucious did biting her lip a closed mouth scream left her throat as she squeezed her arm tighter around the back of his neck “son of a bitch” she let out breathlessly looking up to Fred again with tears in her eyes his eyes soften meeting her gaze “Heavens Artemis!” Molly screeched again “just please get this over with” she said loud Fred moved his hand to her face bringing her chin up to look at him again “youre so strong.. let me be strong for you… im right here Artie and im not leaving you..” he cooed again she closes her eyes and lets the tears slip from her eyes wiping her cheeks with the rough pad of his thumb “he looks over his shoulder to madame Pomfrey who nods back at him “almost done love. Almost done” he coos Molly raises her eyebrow to her son he looks up at her “shes our best friend mum” he mumbles “i wasn’t insinuating anything Freddie” she smiles down at him “youre a good boy Fred” she shook her head as the rest of the adults went into the corner of the room she moves over for Fred in the cot he drapes his arms carefully over her pulling her into a tight hug she leans her head on his shoulder shutting her eyes for a minute “freddie” she whispers he looks down to her “its okay love.. rest i’ll be here when you get up”  Fred kisses the top of her head as she relaxes in his arms much like second year “she is not going back to that house” Molly chimed “Shes coming home with the boys over summer. Thats final.” Molly insisted “we must get the aurors involved this cant go unseen. Lucious and Narcissa should be jailed!” Poppy exclaimed when Albus and Narcissa Malfoy come into the room Narcissa making a bee line to Artemis who passed out in Freds arms Fred raising his wand to her pulling Artemis closer to him 

“STOP! STOP RIGHT THERE” Fred raises his voice the adults snapping their attention to the door “you touch her? And i will kill you myself. Artemis will never be hurt by you ever again” he growls at Narcissa with glowing eyes filled with anger Molly comes up in front of her son “Minerva, shes Fourteen. She has legally become an adult shes free to go back to Grimmuald place her birth right” Narcissa spoke up “shes got control of half of her moms Vault AND full control of Walburga Blacks vault. Shes free” Narcissa speaks to Minerva and Poppy “i tried to stop him. I tried. He… ive been trying to get her out of here since the first hit.. i owe a life debt to her mother.” Narcissa said in hurt “just let me see her” she pleaded with Molly “i have her mothers journals and everything she was supposed to get when she turned fourteen” she screamed slightly “aunt… aunt Cissy?” She called out drearily as she reached her hand out to her “oh thank heavens Artie” she kneels down by her bed side “aunt cissa im sorry i couldnt… i couldnt not come here” she started to cry “shut up Artie. This was never your fault. Never you hear me?” She coos brushing her hair out of her face “youre going to take this” she hands her a shrunken bag “and ive put some galleons whatever He wouldnt notice in the front pocket. Youre going to go find your brother. Bring him back, take care of eachother and you’ll go back to grimmuald place. Youre Free love. You made it to fourteen. No more house elf chores. No more reprimands. No more fear. Or lack of food. You can live your life the way your mom and dad envisioned for you and Apollo” she sighs out “ive got to go before he catches me here. Youll be alright?” She asks looking into her eyes she holds out her hand for Narcissa to take she puts her hand on her cheek showing her images of reassurance “i love you dear” she kisses her forehead “shes not living on her own shes just a girl! Shes coming home with my boys at the end of term!” Molly insisted “Mrs. Weasley its okay” Artemis said “Kreacher will take care of me.” She said sitting up slowly “YOURE coming home with Fred and George. No ands ifs or buts.” “Im not going to be a burden” she said stubbornly “i have Grimmuald place. I’ll be okay” she tried to reason with Molly “one summer. Youll stay one summer. And if you want to leave after the next term. I wont fight you” Molly compromised

“one summer?” She asked Molly “one summer.” She nodded “okay.” She sighed out “im not leaving her” Fred looked over to the adults after she passed out again. “Im staying here” he said firmer Poppy and Minerva look at each other sharing a smile “i dont see an issue with that Mr. Weasley” Poppy informed him Molly smiled “shes something special isnt she Fred” Molly asked her son “i… mom its not like..” “calm down Freddie” she chuckled “i really like her too” molly cooed brushing his hair put of his face A month later Fred and Artemis were sitting in bed “Fred im okay. You can leave you know” “im staying Artemis. Besides youd be bored without me here” he jests “George has been feeding the animals. He says Kalama finally stopped shooting hot water at him” he looks at her “i know you want to know Fred” she sighs out “i do. But i wont push you on it i dont want to fight again we’re finally okay, i almost lost you because i couldn’t wait. Im sorry i pushed it before.” she looks up to him his hazel eyes meeting her golden eyes “i’ll show you” she sighs out “promise me, promise me that you wont look at me different” she looked down “promise me nothing changes” she starts to nervously crack under his gaze “i promise” he holds out his pinky she smiles taking it he grabs her hand placing it on his cheek “show me the real you Artemis” he breathes out she takes a deep breath and looks into his eyes showing him her entire life she tore down walls that she built up and gave him her trust she stopped just before winter break “i…. I dont know if i should…” he holds her hand on his face “i want to know Artie.. show me” he says in a soft comforting voice she plays the memory in his head. He drops her hand from his face looking up at her with tears in his eyes “you promised” she said softly as he shed a single tear “how.. howd you not cry or scream through any of that” she shrugged “didnt want to give him the satisfaction” she sighed leaning on the headboard “can i give you a hug?” He asks cautiously “geez Fred im not broken if you want to hug me hug me act as normally as possible” she was cut off as he pulled her into him by the collar of her shirt “im so sorry you had to endure all if it” he whispered “im here for you you can trust me. You dont have to be strong around me i will catch you when ever you fall Artemis. You can lean on me” he rubbed up her back in a comforting hug tears came to her eyes as he spoke out to her “let it out love. Let it all out” she started to sob into his chest

“i have you. Thats it give it all to me. All the pain and hurt fear. I’ll take all of it for you, Artemis” he cooed as she started to scream into his chest he laid against the head board as Molly walked in “how long has she been asleep?” She asked softly “shes been out for about an hour” he sighed as he ran his fingers through her hair “she cried a lot, finally getting it all out” he sighed “do you two need anything?” Molly asked “could you get me another shirt?” He asked “of course dear” Molly said with a smile when she came back George and Harry come in “hey mum when did you get here?” George asked “just got here love. Came to check on Artemis” she said softly “Freddie go shower.” George said putting a hand on his shoulder “i’ll stay with her. Go take a shower. Five minutes tops. She’ll be fine” George nudges his shoulder he nods slipping out of bed he leans down kissing her forehead “i’ll be right back Artie. I promise” he coos She stirred awake seeing George sitting on the bed with her holding her hand with Molly and Harry sitting next to the bed “hey, morning sleepy head” George cooed “your animals are fine, i think Igneous misses you. Your Kelpie is getting big, and Kamaile stopped pecking my head everytime i go to feed him” he laughed “thank you for doing that George” she smiled softly at him “no issue. Youd do the same for me” he smiled she looked up at Harry and Molly “hey kid… how are you doing?” She asked Harry “shouldnt i be asking you that?” Harry gives her an empathetic smile “im alright. Hes been keeping me company” she shrugged “he went to take a shower. He should be back soon” Molly chimed in “ive been trying to get him to leave for days. I feel bad for keeping him here” she looked up at Molly  who just smiled at her “some people are worth staying for Fred made it clear that he was staying to all of the adults. Let him stay” she said as she brushed her hair out “hows your pain?” She asked gently “my leg hurts. But Poppy said its normal” she said softly “my back doesnt bother me much anymore, still havent gotten used to the scarring. But im sure that that will come later.” She shrugged. “Any nightmares?” Molly asked “all the time. But Fred wakes me when they happen” she smiles  “Charlie asked if you needed him to come back from Romania” she mentioned “as much as id love to see Charlie i wont ask him to uproot his life for me” she smiled at Molly “besides i have Fred George Ron Harry and Hermione constantly here. Hes not missing much. I will request his presence in the event i ever give birth though” she joked “you want kids?” George asked “i want a big family some day.” She looked at George who smiled “kids are fun. Im good with them.” She continued “i didnt know that” George smiled “yeah, i guess when you grew up like me… you want the things you never had when you can give them to yourself” she smiled “here. I got this for you. Or well. I had Molly get it” she said as she leaned over to the side table “its for feeding my pets” she said handing George the Honeydukes sweets and Zonkos toys “you didnt have to” he said “just take the sweets George.” She rolled her eyes at him “hey. Dont be like that” he jested “so how much longer are you in here for?”  Harry asked her grabbing her hand in his “i dont know kid. Until my hip and pelvis heals i assume” she said smiling at him “these things take time” she sighed “you can always come back to the burrow you know. Arthur and i would love to have you.” “I cant impose. Thank you Molly for the offer. But i cant” “of course you can!” She said with a small smile “Charlie already said you could have his room if you needed it” she looked at her “mum. She said no” Fred walked back in with damp hair. 

Dont push her. Shes been through more than she’s let on.” he said walking back over to the bed “she’ll open up when shes ready, in the mean time ive got this. I got her. Shes in great hands. Trust me i’ll do you proud mum” he sighed out “i never doubted you Freddie. I like this side of you” she smiles at him as she stood up George moving from his spot for Fred Fred shook his head at George who just relaxed “Migonigal gave me our work for the week” he said sitting at the foot of the bed “said to call her when we’re ready to take the quiz” he said softer she nodded “thank you Fred” she nudged his leg with her foot giving him a genuine smile “if youre going to stay here with me for the entire time. Promise me youll take care of yourself. That means going to meals, and shower. Let Harry and my other friends come and see me get out of your head if not for you but for me. You must be losing your mind worrying about me” she gave him a smile “if you can do that i want you to stay” “i can compromise.” He said “one hour to myself. Just one hour and im back here but George needs to stay with you while im not” he says looking at her intently “one hour” she nodded “and George stays?” He raises an eyebrow expectantly at her “fine. George stays” she rolls her eyes ‘i care about you Artemis’ he thought to himself as he ran a hand through his hair looking at George “youll stay with her?” He asked with worried eyes “like youd even have to ask Freddie. I’ll stay with her. Go get some rest. We’ll see you in an hour” George said Once George and Artemis was alone “please dont hurt him Artie” he whispered she cocked her eyebrow at him “George…. I… i think im in love with him why would i hurt him?” George smiled at her “i dont think he realizes how much he effects me… how much ive changed because of him… i dont want to hurt him i want to make him happy and proud” she sighs out looking down “you dont realize how much youve changed my brother. Hed softer with you.” He holds her hand “i dont think he feels the same” “and i know he does. Boys tend to be slower with their feelings Artemis” he smiled “i dont think so.” She smile

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“and just where do you think youre going?” Artemis raises an eyebrow to her room mate “Harry and Ron think that Snape is trying to get the sorcerers stone. We found a trap door” “yeah. No. Youre not going alone” she sighs out as she grabs a jumper “you just got out of the hospital wing!” “Yeah. You Harry and Ron are going to get yourselves killed. Im coming with you.” “Fred is going to kill me” she shook her head “are you really still stuck on this?” Artemis rolls her eyes “whats going on with you and Ron anyway i thought you had a thing for George?” She asks pulling the jumper over her head her cheeks go bright red “its nothing. nothing. Hurry up lets go” she said in a hurry “alright alright. You win” Artemis said following her out of the room getting down to the common room to meet Harry and Ron Ron rolls his eyes “Mione you werent supposed to tell her!” Ron said in an annoyed tone “she didnt have to tell me. She hangs around with you two. You two have been running a muck since you got here. Besides. You might want to have me around carrots.” she raised an eyebrow at him “i am good with animals. She told me about the three headed dog” she shook her head “FINE! JUST YOU THEN!” Ron screamed “you make like having me around is a bad thing Ronald.” she jests “no. Its not but where ever you are my brothers are and i dont need them following us!” He said draping the other end of the invisibility cloak on Harry and Hermione “Artie?” Fred asked as he walked down the stairs “yeah?” She asked back “what are you doing?” He asked wiping the sleep from his eyes “nothing. Im okay go back to bed” she smiled as Ron snickered under the cloak she glared at them “what are you glaring at?” Ron makes the sound of a whip quietly

“You wanna go ahead and tell me how youre not whipped mr. I cant tell the girl i like how i feel cause shes so much smarter than me im just going to stare at her til she falls in love with me” Artemis yells at whats seemingly air Fred raises an eyebrow at her “ARTEMIS!” Rons voice yelled from under the cloak Fred pulls the cloak off of the trio “carrot head junior thinks im whipped” she puts her hand on her hip “and just where do you lot think youre going?” Fred raises an expectant eyebrow at his brother “we’re waisting time lets just go. We’ll explain on the way” Hermione said grabbing both their wrists tugging them under the invisibility cloak “NO! Im not letting you guys go! Last time you three snuck out we lost hpuse points!” A scared Neville said “im really sorry about this Neville” Hermione said sadly stunning him. They walk out Artemis and Ron still arguing silently “see. Whenever youre around so is he” Ron rolled his eyes “thats not my fault!” Artemis argues “how is it not your fault!” Ron whisper yelled “ughhhhh youre gonna get us caught carrots” she said following Hermione closely “honestly would you two stop fighting!” Hermione groans “Ron. Artemis is the only one of us who deals with animals. We have no idea what challenges we have once we open the door. The more of us there. The better” Hermione said as they walked up the stairs “besides. Can you please stop chastising my sister. Shes majority of the time right” Harry continues “ikkle Ronniekins needs to admit he was wrong” Fred jested making everyone laugh Hermione pointed her wand at the door “Alohomora” the lock unlocks as they all walk in “thats one big dog” Fred looks at Fluffy who was sleeping on the trap door “the harps playing. Thats where we need to go” Harry said moving his paw slightly “who’s going first?” Ron gulped we all shot him a glare “seriously Ronald!” Hermione whisper yelled when drool dropped onto Rons shoulder the five kids look up Fred Ron Harry and Hermione started to yell Artemis rose to her feet “well look at you” she said softly “youre a beautiful doggie arent you” she cooed reaching her hand up to the middle heads nose as it snapped at her “i know you wont hurt me” she raised an eyebrow at the dog “whats your name? Are you the protector of the stone?” She asked gently the dogs ears shifted to pointing back as it bowed his head to her ‘Hagrid calls me Fluffy i protect the stone.’ “Youre doing such a good job boy yeah whos a good boy” his tail starts to wag as the left head licked her cheek she giggled “alright alright Fluffy, me and my friends are trying to protect the stone too. We think someones trying to steal it, can we pass?” She asked petting the middle heads snout he barks “theres a steak with your name on it when we get back” she scratched behind the middle heads ear “maybe i can get Hagrid to tell me where he got you from” she laughed as he licked her face more “okay, lets go” she said looking back at the group who was staring at her in shock “hurry up before Fluffy eats you four” she ran in jumping into the trap door “how shes able to do that i dont know” Fred shook his head jumping in after her “hurry up!” He yelled back up to the other three “Hermione” Artemis asked “devils snare” she looked at the girl “what do we do?” Artemis asked her Hermione looked to her as she was deep in thought when the idea popped into her head a giant smile came to her face 

“we stay calm and relax” she said to her room mate “good job Granger five points.” Artemis nodded looking over to Fred giving him a small smile she relaxed her body and fell through with Hermione falling next to her “JUST RELAX BOYS” Hermione called from below Fred was the next to fall through followed by Harry who fell on his bum making Artemis laugh “graceful Harry” she jests “shut up” he laughs coming to stand inbetween her and Hermione “hes not relaxing is he” she shook her head casting a spell light killed the devils snare around Ron making him fall through on his back he meets all of their eyes “next time.” Artemis starts “listen to your friend. And relax” she told him leaning all her weight on her left leg “sorry Hermione” Ron said with a blush “lets go” she said to the group pushing forward to a room with a broom floating and keys with wings flying “which one is the key?” Hermione asked as Artemis and Harry make contact with the one key with the broken wing “its that one” they say at the same time she turns to harry “okay. Chosen one” Artemis says holding out a fist “what are they doing?” Fred asked Hermione “theyre playing rock paper scissors to see who gets the key since they both saw it at the same time” she whispered to Fred “whats rock paper scissors?” “Just watch!” Hermione snapsHarry mimics Artemis “Rock, Paper, Scissors. Shoot!” They say together Artemis holding out scissors Harry holding out rock he smashes her scissors and smiles “basically who wins is safe the loser has to do the task” Hermione explains “its a muggle thing” she shrugs “yeah yeah. Whatever chosen one” she playfully rolls her eyes at him mounting the broom “you know i was going to try out for seeker last year” she tells him as she kicks off “really?” He asked “yeah. But i changed my mind. I wanted to take care of magical creatures” she said zooming up into the keys that started to make shallow cuts throughout her body chasing after the broken winged key once she got it she flew back down and handed the key to Harry “you okay?” Fred asks taking her arm in his hand “perfect” she smiled at him “it was fun” as Hermione healed her “Thanks Mione” she said as they walked into the next room to where a giant chess board is “what do we do now?” Fred asked “Hermione you stand where the castle is, Fred you take the second castle on the other side Harry. Artemis where the bishops are. I will play knight” he said as he hopped on to the horse. “D5!” Ron yelled as the piece moved up Ron continued to play the game getting Artemis and Harry to the other side “hes going to sacrifice himself!” “RON NO YOU CANT!” Both Hermione and Fred yell at the same time

“Harry, Artemis its you two that have to go on. Not me. Not Fred. Not Hermione. You and Artemis.” He said as the chess piece moved knocking him on conscious “lets go Harry” “OI!” Fred calls out to Harry and Artemis “You protect her you hear me Potter?! Do not let her out of your sight!” Fred yelled from his position “with my life Fred. I’ll protect her with my life” Harry said “lets go” Artemis rolled her eyes “i’ll be fine Freddie i promise” she said shooting him a smile he nods “we’ll be back.” She called as they ran through the doors “well now what? We need to check on him” Fred said as he tried to move on the board but got held back by the piece next to him “you tell Ron about George yet? Or are you still stuck between two of the finest Weasley men available” Fred asked Hermione casually while standing in his square “you ever going to tell Artemis youre in love with her?” “Im not in love with her” “you protect her Potter!” Hermione mimics “just because i care about her doesnt mean that im in love with her!” Fred scowled “but your actions prove it” Hermione stuck her tongue out at him “to answer your question no. I didnt tell ron about George. Or George about Ron. Im not sure exactly” her cheeks heated up “i dont think that theres anything their” she said softly “there is.” Fred reassured her “theres something there with Ron too.” He juts his chin to his knocked out brother “just dont hurt them okay?” He said rolling his eyes “i can say the same thing about you and Artemis” she smiled softly at him “she really is like a sister to me. Shes helped me more than i like to admit” Hermione sighed out “i dont know what i feel” Fred admits as he sits in his square “when shes around. Shes…” “suffocating. Like if youre not around her its hard to breathe? Like shes home?” Hermione asked sitting facing him his cheeks heat up as he slowly nods

“and i dont want to tell her that because im afraid shes going to want more… and i hurt her accidentally.” Hermione gave him a sympathetic smile “isnt that her decision to make? Artemis is a smart girl. She should know if youre as close as you say you two are” She asked in a soft voice “im not ready to lose her completely” he sighed out “its better if she finds someone better. Less cowardly. Someone who deserves her. And i make due with what i have” Fred sighs out before Hermione could speak he changed the subject “her boggart was Lucious standing over George Charlie and i dead. When she told me what happened over winter break. He threatened her with us. And she was so scared of it that its her boggart. Anyway. While she was being held screaming pleading with Lucious not to…. While the boggart mimicked her screams. She ran out of the room. Those screams haunted us for days. George took care of the Boggart and i ran after her she wouldnt talk for a week. All she did was correspond with Charlie. Charlie was so worried he recruited Bill and the three of them kept talking throughout the week. She just sat there. Staring at the wall” he said to the air. “Im scared that that was something more, that im something more to her.” “You are something more to her Fred. You should hear the way she talks about you when we’re alone. You got her out of her shell.” Hermione said gently “and its nothing to be afraid of. You deserve to love. And be loved. You both do i think you both will be good for each other” “when the time is right perhaps. Now isnt the time shes still… i want her to heal before i throw myself into the mix. I want her to be alright with herself. I dont want to manipulate her in anyway. Shape. Or form. I want it to be pure from the start. Cause thats what she deserves.” He sighs out “thats just it though Fred. Youre in love with the bad parts of her, thats the purest type of love there is or atleast thats what i get from the novels i read. You say you dont want to manipulate or pressure her and youre not youre supporting her. Its been pure from the start. just promise me i get to be the god mother of your kids and im her maid of honor at the wedding” Hermione jests “you ever going to tell George or Ron you fancy him?” He asks “i dont know how i feel to be honest with you. He…. Im.. im not…” she stutters “believe me when i say. Hes smitten. You have nothing to worry about.” Fred looks back to his younger brother “and dont worry about what he’d say. Its not his choice who you choose. Its yours.” he sighed out. “I get to be your man of honor at your wedding though. And your first sons middle name is Frederick. You better pick a flattering dress for my figure” they both laughed

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Harry and Artemis push their way into the room and see professor Quirrell in the mirror of Erised she puts her arm out in front of Harrys chest “i dont like this Harry” she whispered out “HARRY GET BACK!” She yells as Quirrell attacks Harry he gets her by her neck as he leans over her “you my dear. Will be useful in the future. Child of destiny Your blood line is a great one” he sneers as she fights his grip “GET THE STONE HARRY!” She yelled he grabs it “he flicks his wand and Quirrell flies off of her she choked on air as it filled her lungs she stood up as they began dueling with their professor after Harry had defeated Quirrell he looked to artemis who was bleeding from a gash on her head “you alright?” He asked “as fine as i’ve ever been” she smiled lightly at him he nods “need help?” She asks “yeah. I think my ankles broken” he says hissing to stand up “okay. Lets go get the others” she smiles slinging a hand over her shoulder “come on chosen one. Lets go” she smiles “whatever you say child of Destiny” he rolled his eyes as she slowly led them out of the room “HARRY ARTEMIS! Thank goodness!” Hermione yelled as she ran to them engulfing them into a hug Ron following not too long after. He tackled Harry into a hug “Mione.. Ronnie. easy. We just defeated an evil traitor you know” Artemis jested he slings an arm over Hermiones shoulder “go to him. He’s burning a hole through your head with his eyes” Harry whispers into her ear she nods slowly walking up to Fred “see? I told you i would be fine” she smiles looking up into his eyes he grabs her face in his hands looking at the gash “its just a cut. One healing potion and it should be fine” she smiled up at him  “Artemis i want to say something to you. But i dont want you to be scared off. But i just want to tell you f thats okay” she looked at him cocking her head

“Freddie you can tell me anything” she said softer he leans in slightly blush creeping onboth their cheeks she looks down at his lips and back up to his eyes as he leans in when he started to speak again “Artie i…” he got cut off when Dumbledore Minerva Hagrid and Snape entered the room “WHY IS IT THAT WHENEVER SOMETHING HAPPENS ITS YOU FOUR AND ONE OF THE TWINS OR BOTH!” Minerva yelled “ive been asking myself this since they got here Minnie” Artemis shook her head Albus looked at her and Harry before asking for a moment alone healing both of their wounds. “Thank you sir” Artie tells him as he apparates them to his office “Mr. Potter the stone please” he said cautiously Harry hands him the stone “sir… did we do something wrong?” Harry asked cautiously “no. Children you did nothing wrong, quite the opposite really.” Harry and Artemis walk to the great hall and sit next to their friends “you wanted to tell me something Fred?” She asked “im glad youre alright” his blush returning to his cheeks Slytherin banners hanging from the poles as they chatted “so what did Dumbledore want to talk to you?” Fred asked “oh. Nothing. I’ll tell you when we get home” she smiled at him ‘home’ he thought with reddened cheeks “its only for the summer. But i doubt that Molly wont be dragging you back and forth from my place” she shrugged looking at Fred “i just dont want to burden your family” she smiled softly “Artemis. Youre not a burden. My family loves you. Hell. Ron and you already fight like siblings, Charlie and Bill call you their sister and you have Ginny completely Smitten with you” Fred rolled his eyes “stay longer than summer. Stay with us…. Me… stay with me” he says softly “Freddie… i… i want too.. i really do…” “but you cant” he looked down with sad eyes “hey… I’ll just be a Floo away. Youre still my best friend and i dont know what id do without you” she smiled taking his face in her hands “ALRIGHT! I have some last minute awards!” Albus said “Miss Hermione Granger, for the cool use of intellect when others were in great peril, 50 points.“ “Miss Artemis Black, for wondrous courage and sacrifice in the face of fear. 10 points” “Mr. Fred Weasley, for protecting those you hold dear. 5 points” “Mr. Ronald Weasley, for the best played game of chess that Hogwarts has seen these many years, 50” “to Mr. Harry Potter, for pure nerve and outstanding courage, I award Gryffindor House 60 points.” “And finally, it takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends, I award 10 points, to Mr. Neville Longbottom. Assuming that my calculations are correct, I believe a change in decoration is in order. Gryffindor wins the house cup! Congratulations house of the lion!” Dumbledore congratulates as applause erupted from every table but Slytherin after we were released walking to the train station “I hope you enjoyed that Filthy orphan. Must be nice being fawned over! Hopefully Father got your blood out of the living room rug.” Draco spats as he shoves between Harry and Artemis who were walking with linked arms along with Hermione Lee and Ron with Fred and George following behind them “leave her alone Malfoy” Harry said letting go of her arm and pushing her behind him and into Lee “Yeah Malfoy leave Artie alone she didnt do anything wrong” Lee told the three boys who were trying to tower over her pushing her to Fred and George “and just what are you going to do about it Potter! Pathetic how you have first years protecting you dont you think?”

“Him? Hes going to do Nothing. Me? Im going to do This.” Artemis said turning him into a mouse and stomping her feet trying to but not trying to crush him she laughs. Then walks away as it scurried around once she was on the train she snapped her fingers and Malfoy turned back to normal “wicked” Fred and George said simultaneously “its creepy how you two can do that.” She and Harry said at the same time “now thats just wrong” George said with a shudder while Artemis and harry fist bumped each-other “do you know how long we’ve been practicing that?!” He said they all laughed “honestly you two need to give us more credit we’ve been practicing since i (she) got back from winter break” they say together again “stop! Thats creepy when you and harry do it!” George yells “Do what George? We’re not doing anything.” Harry and Artemis tilt their head to the left Fred just laughing at them “alright chosen one and child of destiny. Sit down before you give George a heart attack” Fred laughs “did you guys script this out?” Lee asks as Fred sits next to her in the middle of the bench “no. We didnt. Not at first” Artemis started “but then we thought itd be fun to prank Fred and George” Harry said sitting next to Fred nearest the door “so we planned it and now we’re here” Artie said “and its quite fun speaking like this” Harry said smiling “i think we’re going to keep doing it” Artie and Harry say together with a smile “its actually a charm Artemis came up with. With you two in mind” Harry said “we call it the insync” they say together as Artemis pulls out her wand undoing the charm “Finite” she whispered smiling “you are a brilliant” Fred breathes out slinging an arm over her shoulders pulling her into him for a side hug “teach us later?” George asks “why? You guys are already insync.” “Yeah. But imagine if we get Charlie in on this how creepy that would be for mum and dad” George laughed she smirked “fine. Only if im captain when we play quidditch back at the burrow” she muses leaning her head on the window watching the trees.

  “Guys, i think shes asleep” Harry said as he leaned up to look at her “she is, she usually sleeps while on the train.” George smiles lightly “she’ll be alright with you three then?” Harry asks “shes always alright with us Potter. We’ve been with her since our first year” Lee said with a soft smile “we’d die before we’d let anything happen to our Artemis. Some more so than others” lee insinuated while looking at Fred who unconsciously put his hand on her thigh not listening to the conversation “OI” harry whisper yelled Fred snapping his head to his direction “youre good for her, like really good for her. Protect her Weasley. Do not let her out of your sight. Protect my god sister.” he smiles as he walked out of the cabin Fred smiled “with my life Potter” he sighed “with my life” he looked over to her Harry smiled and into the one with Ron and Hermione “he’s right you know.” Lee commented “what are you on about Lee?” Fred asks “she told me about Lucious after you two got out of the hospital wing before the boggart in defense against the dark arts. She cried on my lap because you were sleeping and didnt want me to wake you. She asked me to pet her hair and let her cry” He continued “she wouldve never done that before” he sighed out “she said her nightmare woke her up and she needed someone when she came to our room she saw you two sleeping and me reading in bed. i said ‘okay, lets go downstairs’ she sat next to me and put her head on my lap and started to cry. ‘It was Lucious again’ she said her voice hoarse from crying Lees hand came to her hair as she closed her eyes just playing with the soft curls ‘i was back in the dungeons and he flung me into the wall again… i felt my leg snap… the heat of the crucio…” she said softer to him ‘youre safe Artie. Im here for you. We all are do you want me to wake Fred up?’ Lee asked ‘no…. I just got out of the hospital wing he’ll drag me back there and this is the first time hes actually asleep not pretending to sleep so he could watch me to wake me up’ she said as tears spilled down her face ‘wanna talk about it somemore?’ He asked softer ‘i feel so broken this shouldnt be effecting me so much’ she said ‘love. Listen to me.

Its effecting you the right amount. You are traumatized and thats okay. Nightmares are okay’ Lee cooed ‘im sorry im putting all of this on you Lee’ she cried ‘hey. Youre my best friend too. This falls in that jurisdiction of best friend duties and if you need to lay in my lap while i play with your hair as you cry? Guess what we’re doing. Sitting here in front of the fire. Just like this while i play with your hair letting you cry’ ‘he was so close to killing me Lee… he almost used the curse’ she said softly ‘he almost used Avada’ Lee asked softly ‘he said he was going to invite the Weasleys over.. and make me watch… before killing me starting with the twins’ she cried he looked down at her ‘is that what your nightmares are about? Him getting the twins?’ She shook her head ‘mostly him getting Fred… he was the first person that ever got me to open up…the first person that told me i was pretty.. hes’ ‘hes our best friend youre more than pretty Artemis and you are worth it’ lee finished for her as she nodded ‘nothings going to happen to the Weasleys Artemis, youre safe. We’re all safe’ he smiled down at her ‘get some sleep please, i’ll carry you back to bed when youre asleep’ he smiled at her she nodded it wasnt just George and Charlie she was scared of losing. Its you. Youre who’s shes scared the most of losing” Lee told Fred shaking the memory from his head “you and her? are closer than you think you are” she lets put a sigh taking her head off the window and on to the back of the bench

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That summer she decided to write Apollo with Fred and George’s support of course ‘Dear Apollo,

I know its weird getting a letter from me six years after we’ve been separated, Happy late 14th birthday Kaneleo, i miss you more than words could explain. Good news i’ve inherited Grandma’s flat and legally i can care for the both of us. Mums trust is split and i got Grandmothers vault when i turned fourteen. You can choose, have uncle Jake bring you to me, or you can stay with him. I wont turn your life upside down. Im staying with my friends family for the summer on the insistence of their mom. But i plan to return to grandmas after next term. Write me back i wanna catch up baba. Even if its just through letters. I miss you. So much and I miss mum. And dad. Dad mostly. I still sing you dream on in my dreams. I hope your childhood was amazing, Love always,

Artemis

A red envelope landed in her lap from America George and Fred give her a sympathetic look as she tears the seal on the howler open taking a deep breath out fully expecting her brother to cuss her out Fred places his hand on her thigh squeezing it comfortingly 

ARTEMIS KAHALIALAULANI NALEOPILIMEHANA BLACK!

YOU HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO OLD LADY! I WAKE UP AND YOU ARE NO WHERE TO BE FOUND!! HOW DARE YOU NOT SAY GOODBYE! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I CRIED OVER YOU! OF COURSE IM COMING BACK TO YOU YOU GIGANTIC LŌLŌ HEAD! IM GOING TO GUT YOU WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU YOURE MY TWIN FOR CRYING OUT LOUD HOW COULD YOU! He takes a deep breath I know Uncle and Aunty said that it was to protect me. But it did hurt Li’a of course I chose you. They say that its my choice and I want to stay with you. Uncle Jake will be bringing me back to England a week before term starts he wrote to Dumbledore to enroll me. I cant wait to see you! Aunt and Uncle had a son around our age three years younger than us his name is Rolf. Cool kid if you think about it i miss you way too much. Aunt Altair said that I remind her of mum. But whenever I think back to what mom looks like all I see is you. Me and you at Grandmas. We were just kids when she died, and you stepped up Uncle and Aunt are great… but their not you Lia. I need you back. He breathed out Ive included some pictures of the places we’ve been the animals we’ve seen. Reminds me of mums niffler that she kept in her bag. do you still have her bag? And what was with you around Christmas time? I had to ice my left leg for a month! Uncle Rolf and Aunt Altair cant wait to see you as well they asked to ask where to bring me. Let me know please Lia AND IF YOU EVER DISAPPEAR AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT I WILL KILL YOU WITH MY BEAR HANDS YOU HEAR ME!!! SEE YOU IN TWO AND A HALF MONTHS!

                           Apollo

Molly walked into the living room as the red envelope tore itself up “you okay love?” Fred asked “hes coming?” She asked with tears in her eyes “hes really coming?” Tears falling down her face “thats what he yelled” George smiled at her “what was all that racket!” She yelled “oh Mrs. Weasley im sorry, that was my brother. Is it okay if he comes to stay for the last week of summer? Or we could go back to Grimmuald place” she said looking down “are you kidding? Of course he can stay. I’ll put a bed in mine and Fred’s room” George rolled his eyes “its Family Artemis” he rolled his eyes leaving the room Molly just smiled “its no issue dearey” she smiled 

Hey Lia bug

its great that you and your brother are finally corresponding, im glad he wants to come stay with you its nice knowing that you wont be alone in that house next summer. Before you ask Romania is wonderful. Theres this girl from Oahu thats staying in my cabin. Her name is Haukea. But she goes by snow. Its funny how that worked out. Shes funny and amazing with the dragons. I think youd like her. Bill came to visit as well hes worried about you. Wanted you to write him. Have you told mum about Apollo yet? Dont tell anyone but im planning on coming home at the end of summer to see Ginny off. That includes the twins hopefully Apollos there when i get there it would be nice to meet him. 

                            Charlie

Apollo,

The place im staying at is in Devon. With the Weasley family Molly says its alright for you to come at the end of summer i cant wait for you to meet everyone especially Fred and George followed by Harry Hermione Ron and Ginny, youll probably be rooming with Fred and George when you get here. Theyre twins like us! And great people. Hows things going over in america? Are you having fun? We played quidditch yesterday and i knocked George off his broom getting the golf ball we used for a snitch. We won against him and Ron. Ron wasnt too happy about losing. Maybe aunt Altair and Uncle Jacob can play a round before they leave back to america. I cant wait to see you. Just a couple of weeks left baby baba

                     Artemis,

Hey Duchess,

Charlie’s told me about Apollo and that we should coordinate trips back home to see our favorite non sister sister. His words not mine. Would it be possible for you to show me how to make that wondrous breakfast you made two years ago? Ive been craving it since last Christmas are your nightmares getting any better? What about the aftermath of the chamber? You and Harry try to stay out of trouble okay? I’ll see you when Charlie does. 

              Bill, Duke of Ginny’s tea party

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Artemis smiles at her latest letter sitting up in a tree near the burrow about to respond when George comes walking out of the back door tossing an apple up to her “did Apollo give you a time of arrival?” He asked as he started to climb up the tree to sit with her “yeah. Hes coming tomorrow at 9.” She said taking a bite “why are you out here all by your lonesome?” He asked biting his own honey crisp apple “can i show you?” He nods holding out his hand she takes it and he feels fear and tightness in his chest and the darkness that used to be the dungeon “im enjoying what i can of the light before its gone” she whispers out taking her hand back “youre afraid of the dark and cramped spaces?” He asked she nods slightly “Freddie Ron and i are going to rescue Harry tonight” George smiled “if there was enough room in the car i would invite you. But theres not. Sorry about that Artie” she smiles at him as they hear a pop “thats okay. Looks like my company for the night has just arrived “LIA BUG!” Charlie yelled from the gate “CHARLIE BEAR!” She yelled back as Mrs Weasley came out of the burrow “WILLIAM WEASLEY!” She shrieked as she ran engulfing her sons into a hug George looks at her “you knew they were coming?” “They wanted it to be a surprise” Artemis shrugged as George jumpped down hugging Bill than Charlie “come on now Duchess.” Bill said with a smile helping her down off the tree “five thirty A.M sharp at the kitchen ive already bought all the ingredients” she smiles at Bill Molly cocked an eyebrow “she promised to show me how to make her christmas breakfast so we’re cooking breakfast tomorrow youre not allowed to lift a single finger mum” Bill said leading his mom inside of the house “what are you two doing here?” She smiled as they sat down at the table “we wanted to meet Apollo. Check on Artie after winter since she wouldnt let me come when it happened” Charlie said cocking an eyebrow at her

“i promise youll be my birthing coach when i give birth some day. You’ll be right by my head hopefully making sure the father doesnt pass out will that make it up to you?” She cocks an eye brow at him “yes. Yes it does. Will the baby be named after me?” He asked “that we’ll have to see mr.” She tutted “its good to see you Lia Bug” he hugs her again “you too Charlie. Ive missed you” she said holding on tight “i brought you something from Romania” he said holding out a mirror to her “its a two way mirror. I sent the other half to Fred earlier this week. He told me to get it for you so you could call him from Grimmuald place.” Charlie smiled “heres the second one that ones for me. And Bill got you a muggle device that he uses when he’s in muggle egypt.” He said handing her the gifts. “Guys. You didnt have too” she smiled “of course we did!” Bill said “you get into too much trouble otherwise.” He rolled his eyes “you wound me sir” she giggled Midnight rolled around and Artemis was sitting on the sofa when Ron and the twins came down the stairs “so you three leaving then?” She said softly not wanting to stir Charlie awake she stands facing the three boys “don’t try and stop us!” Ron said rather loudly “calm down Ronnie. Save my little brother” she said hugging him moving to George “Keep them safe. Dont let Fred do anything dumb. Get Harry here safe” she whispered in his ear “always love” he whispered back to her she looks up to Fred “drive safe. Come back safe.” She said jumping into his arms “dont worry Artie. Its just going to London and back” “thats exactly why I’m driving.” Charlie’s voice called out she yelped “just when did you wake up” she whispered letting go of Fred who’s cheeks were bright red “‘dont try and stop us!’ Charlie mimicked Rons voice “lets go” he said as he walked out the door “nice going Ron” Fred scowled “we’ll be right back love” Fred smiled hugging her one last time “be safe” he nods “see you in a few hours” he softly said walking out the back door she snapped her fingers and the house started to clean itself thirty minutes later Bill walks into the kitchen as she was finishing up the side dishes of breakfast “Ready?” She asks him as he puts on an apron “as ready as I’ll ever be” he smiles “first, I split the English muffins and or bagels” she smiles as he helps her “the oven’s pre heated to 350 degrees toast the bread boil two parts water one part vinegar” “once its boiling make a tornado and crack an egg three minutes fish it out fry your ham after your eggs you assemble” she watches him as he puts it all together “good. Good, now this is the best part” she smiled “three egg yolks a stick of butter white vinegar put a bowl over boiling water and mix egg yolk and vinegar with butter adding that slowly until its thickened add a pinch of salt to taste” she hands him the bowl “pour over and youre done” she smiled as five people walked through the side door “WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN! CAR GONE! BEDS EMPTY! CHARLES SEPTIMUS WEASLEY! Harry dear its so good to see you” “IT WASNT HIS FAULT MUM! We had to rescue him! They were starving him and there were bars on his window!” “you best be glad I dont put bars on your window Ronald Weasley!” “Hey Lia smells great you didnt let Bill mess it up did you?” Charlie kissed her head grabbing a plate “yeah. He did well” she said as she sat down sipping her tea she stands up and hugs Harry “you didnt write me back” she frowned “it wasnt my choice. A house elf named Dobby said I couldn’t go back to Hogwarts “wait Dobby? The Malfoy’s elf?” She asked with an eyebrow cocked “sit. Eat you two” Molly smiled “MORNING WEASLEYS! Artemis” “MORNING DAD (mr. weasley)” as they continued to eat conversations continuing

Half way through breakfast there was a knock at the door her breath caught in her throat as Molly walked to the front door “whats going on?” Harry asked as Artemis stood up fidgeting hands “her brother is choosing to stay with her” George whispered to Harry she feels glued to her spot standing “Come in! Come in! We’re just eating breakfast!” Molly says as she ushered the three people in a boy the same hight as the twins stood in between two adults immediately locked eyes with Artemis they stood there looking at each other tears filled his eyes “Apollo…..” She breathed at the same time they ran and hugged eachother he picked her up by her waist rocking her slightly “Artie…” he cried lowering her back to her feet “ive missed you so much” he breathed “I smell eggs Bennys. Did you make it?” He asked she nodded she looked to her aunty “Artemis…” she hugged “you look just like Athena” she breathed “hello Uncle” she hugged him “alright. We’ll be off, Write us Apollo. And you too Artemis” Altair said apparating out of the house “hey, im Apollo, younger twin, mastermind, only person that has successfully pranked Artemis when we were four” he said ruffling her hair “shut up baba.’ She shakes her head “eat your food. Thats Mr and Mrs. Weasley, Bill the oldest, Charlie bear, the second, Percy third, Fred and George” “she told me so much about you two” “Ron and Harry, and Ginny’s upstairs” she smiles  when an owl flies into the window “and that would be Errol” Molly rolls her eyes as Percy takes the envelopes “Hogwarts letters! Harry Artemis’s and Apollo’s are here too” Percy called out handing the letters to each of them. “Thank you ma’am” Apollo said “oh heavens dear, its Molly” she patted his cheek “would you like some more food harry?” “You still never told me how you knew Dobby the house elf” he said as she scooped another scoop into his plate “oh. I used to live with him” “you used to live with him” “things didnt change for you?!?” Harry and Apollo said at the same time anger evident in his voice “what do you mean things didnt change?” Harry asked Apollo “Artie dont tell me while i was living a good life you were being someone elses house slave” he growled at her George shuddered first “Artemis and Harry now Apollo and Harry what coincidence is this” George whispered to Fred she snapped her fingers and appeared in the living room she levitated her plate to herself and snapped back to her seat

“Artemis please!” Apollo raised his voice pleading with her to deny that his worse fears are true “mate….” Fred started she put a hand on his arm she breathes out giving him a soft smile then looking to Apollo “lets talk outside Baba, theres a lot that we need to catch up on” she smiles as she gets up he follows her outside she stops at the door “excuse us,” Artemis smiled “What happened to you Artie?” He asked as the two of them sat down on a rock near the pond “i got sent to live with the Malfoys.” She said slowly “im going to show you” she whispered she held out her hand he took it and showed him her life since 7 years old he grips her hand “he beat you within an inch of your life” “yeah. I was going to kill myself when i got back to school. Instead… Fred brought me to Pomfreys and stayed the six months i had to stay. He never left my side and when he did. He left George in his place” she shrugged “Fred stayed with you?” He asked still holding her hand to his cheek “he protected you? Hes who i have to thank?” She cocks her head to the side nodding they talked everything through and Apollo listened he learned about everything Fred George and the Weasleys have done for her “why did do the animagus spell?” He asked “to be closer to dad” “i guess we are alike arent we?” “You?” He nodded to her she smiled “predator or prey?” She asked “predator, you?” “Predator” she smiled “so its Fred?” He asked her “Apollo” she shook her head “i dont want to break him” she whispered “Artie the bloke saved your life” “so?” “So are you kidding me Lōlō head hes the one that kept you safe for me i owe him everything” as he rushes back to the house “which ones Fred?” He asks the set of two “that would be him” George points to the left of him he grabs Freds wrist and pulls him into a hug “not complaining man… but whats this for?” He asks slowly putting a hand on his back “you saved my sister” he breathed out “you watched her. And protected her. You saved her” he hugged tighter “i did what a good friend wouldve?” He questioned “Apollo. Let go of Fred” she shook her head. “Sorry about that Freddie. He gets emotional sometimes. Or atleast he used to when we were kids.” She said as she walked passed him “when are we going for school supplies?” Artemis asked the twins “mums taking us tomorrow” George said as he walked upstairs “come on mate. I’ll show you to our room” George called out to Apollo. Artemis crossed her arms “if i get pranked youre going to regret it Gideon” she threatened lightly with a smile on her face “come on. Lets go play that game of quidditch” he smiled “race you up the stairs last one up does the washing up after dinner!” Fred yelled as he pushed her out of the way she snapped her fingers and appeared two steps ahead of him “YOU LITTLE MINX THATS CHEATING!” He yelled “YOU DIDNT SAY I COULDNT DO IT!” She said with a laugh  “who knew you both could play Quidditch so well” Charlie shook his head “youre the best seeker ive ever seen Lia” he complemented “why thank you charlie “and you. You make a good chaser Apollo, please call me Leonahe” he smiled to Charlie “im going to go take a shower” Artemis smiled as she closed the bathroom door “so. Who wants to learn how to prank my sister” Apollo smiles to the two boys sitting on the pull out bed “we’re in!” Fred and George say at the same time “wheres her room?” He asks they take him to her room he grabs something out of his pocket “one in each corner of the room” he smiled pulling out his wand floating two more above the door and another in each of the corners “now. We wait” he said a few moments later she opens the door and then she smells it “APOLLO!!!!” She yells as the stink bombs go off she sees the three boys standing outside her door “i cant even be mad” Artemis sighs as she looks between the three of them “you guys really suck you know that?” She smiles shaking her head jumping on her brothers back he easily catches her “now youre getting stink all over me” he groans “paybacks a bitch baba” she snickers

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Artemis’s screams fill the floor of the house they shared “NO STOP! FRED! GEORGE!! DONT HURT THEM! KILL ME INSTEAD LEAVE THEM ALONE! CHARLIE!” Her anguished screams pulled Fred from his sleep “Shit Artemis” he looked to George and Apollo jumping out of bed and running to her room “FRED! FRED GEORGE! CHARLIE! NO!” She screamed Charlie and Bill already outside her door about to open it Fred shoves them to the side as he bursted through the door with the group of boys behind him he jumps on the bed and pulls her into him George sits on the other side of her rubbing her back as Fred spoke “wake up baby girl. We’re okay. Wake up its just a dream” he whispered in her ear as she fought against his grip “Artemis its me. It’s Fred, its Fred and George its me wake up” he cooed rubbing her arms leaning back on the head board “Freddie? George? Charlie?” She looked around the room both boys pulled her into a big hug she let out a shakey breath “we’re here Artemis. He didnt get us. We’re alright. We’re right here.” George whispered holding her “you two got this then?” Bill whispered “we’ve got her Bill, you and Charlie get back to bed” George called as she balled up her fist in Freds pajama top crying letting the smell of cinnamon and fireworks take her “call us if you need anything” Charlie said glancing between the two boys “i’ll call you.” Fred said as the two oldest boys walked out of the room Apollo sits on the end of the bed “Lia?” He called “please stay…” she sobbed into Freds chest “dont leave me” she looked back to George, Apollo, and Fred “stay please” she cried again “we’re staying” the three boys said together “come on. I know what always made you feel better after a night mare” Apollo said pulling the covers so everyone was under the duvet him laying across the foot of the bed head propped up on his fist Artemis’s head on Freds chest the twins arms under her head and around her waist protectively “island baby… youre so beautiful… you drive me crazy you know youre all that i need so much more” Apollo sang to her as she relaxed in the twins arms Fred kissed her fore head “your strength and beauty i can see in your eyes. I loose sight of my world baby love no words can hold whats truly on my mind” Fred took over for Apollo who raised an eyebrow at him “just feel the beat of my heart and youll know what i need” George continued “youre my Pualena. Youre so beautiful god knows i love you and youre all i need pualena you take my breath away pualena” they sang together “you know lately” George starts “all i think about is holding you closely and never leaving your side I’ll keep you warm” Apollo sings holding her toe she giggles at him “time passes by and still youre on my mind i cant imagine living my life without you cause” Fred sings in her ear “the special moments you and i can only share will keep us together and never apart” Fred and George sing “youre my pualena” Apollo moves his head to her thighs her hand comes down to play with his hair “youre so beautiful” George sings “god knows i love you” Fred “and youre all i need” Apollo she closes her eyes and breathes out once she was asleep Apollo looked up at the twins who were still awake “how did you two know the song?” He asked quietly “we didnt at first” george breathed out flipping over with his back turned toward Artemis “she sang it constantly, in her bag. In the halls. Here. Class. We just picked up on the words” Fred breathed out as she cuddled more into him bringing his hand to brush through her hair “she said she wouldve killed herself if it wasnt for you and George staying with her.. taking her to Pomfreys” he sighed out

“shes staying because she loves you. She loves one of you and all of you” he says to the air “and with how fast you two Bill and Charlie got here and are choosing to stay with her on a tiny bed you love her too dont you?” Apollo asked “shes my best friend. The love i have for her is the kind of love thats friendly.” George sighed out yawning “im in love with her.” Fred whispered George snapped his head to his brother “youre finally admitting it to yourself there Gred?” “Shut up Forge” Fred shook his head he looked back to Apollo who was intent on him “i think ive always been in love with her. That first prank. A girl that could easily make my brothers laugh.. the way she played with my sister… when she smiles at me…. Her…” He sighed out “but i cant… Not yet. I want her to know that she doesnt need me to pick up her pieces for her and she can do it without someone there i want her to understand that shes strong enough, Brave enough, smart enough, And shes worth it for herself i dont want to overwhelm her by telling her how i feel im afraid its going to be too much too soon. And i break her” he absent mindedly played with her hair as she breathed out slumping more into him he smiles down at her “im not ready to lose her completely when shes fixing herself im here to help her and thats enough for me right now i dont deserve her the way i want her. She can find someone so much better someone who can give her the world” he whispered “thats exactly why you deserve her” Apollo whispered out to him “she looks at you.. she looks at you the way my mom looked at my dad in her wedding picture” he sighed out quietly accio ing the picture from the bag handing it to him “your mom was really pretty” George said as they looked at the picture of Athena and Sirius dancing “she kind of looks like him… but with your moms lips and eyes” Fred said as he studied the picture “See that look?” He pointed to his moms face “that look is how she looks at you” Apollo sighs out laying on his back looking up at the roof of the room “the old ladys in love” he mumbled “shes doing it all for you and your siblings because shes in love with you and your family. The way she treats Mrs. Weasley is the same way she used to be with my mom. But more…. Grown up?” He questions “she gave up her childhood for yours. She loves you” Fred thought out loud “she sacrificed her well being for Harry and my younger brother. She loves them.”  Fred pulls her closer “i want to give her everything” he sighed out “everything that shes missed” “because you love her” Apollo smiled “i like you.  And George. Your whole family saved her. Im happy she has all of you” “why are you saying like we dont have you too? Give yourself more credit Leonahe.” George asked “mums already making you a Christmas sweater from the first Howler you sent her. Youre not just a friend. Youre family.” George sighed out “Mrs. Weasley doesnt have to do that” he said softly

“she wants to. If mum had her way Artemis wouldnt leave this house ever again. You shouldve seen what happened the day she got back to Hogwarts from winter break. Mum was ready to strangle Narcissa” Fred whispered “only when Artemis agreed to Sunday dinners and Molly as an emergency contact did she agree to let Artemis go back to Grimmuald place, or atleast thats what she said” he continued “i asked her to stay” soft snores of George filled the room as they talked “shes stubborn. I know why she cant. It just sucks that i wasnt enough for her to stay.” Fred sighed “its not because you arent enough. Its because she needs to do this. She needs to get her closure. She needs to work some things out i dont know how much shes showed you or told you” “she showed me glimpses of everything. Nothing in too much detail. Other than winter break.” Fred said “our grandmother… she was mean. And filled our head with false information of our dad and mom. She hid most of my dads possessions in the mannor. Whatever mum didnt have the things he left behind when he ran away and get away in time.” Apollo sighed out “papers that proved his innocence. She wants to go back and find them she wants our family back she thinks that if she gets us back.. she’ll become whole again. But she doesnt see it. You. You your brothers and sister your parents. You made her whole. She is whole. Shes been that. Because of you. All of her happy memories she showed me?? Had you and George in them and some with Charlie. But most of them was you Fred ‘you protect her Potter do not let her out of your sight!’ That changed her”

Apollo sighed out “she told me you asked her to stay and she wanted to say yes. She cried that she said no. She wanted to stay with you. But this is something that she has to do.” “Then you know what she dreams about?” He asks yawning “yeah…. I know what shes dreaming about….. she told me about the boggart. And Lee. He sounds nice” Apollo sighed out “handsome too” he shifted on the bed closing his eyes “believe me when i say youre more than enough. My sister doesnt give her heart out. She never did. Not even to me. The things she told you. Shes never told me.” He yawns “goodnight Gred” Fred chuckles “she was right. I like you a lot” “i dont think you swing this way” he chuckled

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Molly opens the bedroom door looking in “she had a nightmare last night” Charlie called from his door she looks from Charlie back to the bed where Fred, Artemis, George ans Apollo are sleeping with Apollo laid out across their legs Artemis’s legs draped over Georges torso and her head on Freds as loud snores filled the room “she… she dreams about the things that happen” he explained more as he walked into the room shaking Apollo’s shoulder waking him slowly “Im sorry i didnt mean to disrespect you mr. Mcmiggen” he murmered as he shot up from the bed Charlie shaking the twins awake who wake Artemis “come on time for breakfast you four” Charlie said as he brushed his hand through Artemis’s hair “Charlie” she smiles “hey Lia you okay?” He asked “better now” she smiled at him softly he shares that smile “lets go eat” he smiled turning to walk out of the room “piggy back ride?” She asked Fred who was standing up next to Charlie he laughed “lets go” he said turning around  she wrapped her arms around his shoulders as he lifted her off the bed “ready?” Fred asked looking over his shoulder to her she smiled and nodded “lets go” he laughed as he ran down the stairs Artemis yelps in glee as he rounds the corner catching Arthurs attention he looked to his oldest twin “whats happening here” Arthur smiles “oh nothing Dad. Artie just wanted the royal treatment” Fred said adjusting her on his back as he walked into the kitchen putting her down in her chair he sits down next to her as they talk “theyre like us arent they Molls?” Arthur asked as his wife stood next to him in the living room “more like James and Lily” she smiled to her husband he looks at her “ten sickles” he smirked at his wife “youre on. I say sixth year. After a big fight” she challenged “i say by the end of next year. Romantic gesture on Freds part” Arthur bets “ten more sickles says she asks him” Charlie said “i bet 2 galleons he messes up and she snaps his head off telling him off while admitting her feelings this coming school year” Bill bet “looks like we have a bet” Arthur smiled at his wife and oldest boys watching the two sets of twins bicker in the kitchen “looks like the books are going to be expensive this year mum” Percy said as they all ate “we’ll manage “i’ll buy the books this year” Artemis said as she cut Molly off “absolutely not!” She argued “Molly you took care of me all summer this is the least i can do. Besides. Its books. I spend my money on books anyway” she shrugged “i get the books. You get the quills and ink pots” she smiled “that way you can get Ginny and Ron new robes this year” Artemis smiled “well if shes buying the books I’ll get the robes” Apollo said “Artemis. Apollo. No, we can manage” Molly argued “im sorry Mrs. Weasley but this isnt something that can be compromised on. Artemis is getting the books. I will get the robes for everyone.” Apollo said with a smile

“may i please be included in on the family dinners on Sundays when we move to our grandmothers house?” He asks her with soft eyes “you were always invited Apollo. So is Harry.” She smiled “i guess our hands are tied Arthur.” Molly sighed as she shook her head before they left Molly insisted they all bundle up Fred knocked on Artemis’s door “hey” he said walking in “hey Freddie” she smiled at him as she pulled on her sweat shirt “you were right. I do like him” he smiled “hes great. I finally got you” he smiled “first and last time Weasley” she said playfully she turns to him and looks him in his eye her smile dropped as she looked at him his face turned with turmoil  “Apollo told you… didnt he?” He nodded her heart dropped “Fred….” “If you ever feel like that ever again. And i mean ever. Artemis i want you to come to me. I want to help you. I want you to call me. Owl me. Floo to where i am. Please. I cant… i cant lose you Artie. I cant” he breathes out she wrapped her arms around his torso “i promise you wont lose me” she whispered looking up at him he huffed as he hugged her “i promise i’ll come to you. I promise youre the first to know. I promise i wont leave you” she closed her eyes he leaned his forehead on hers “okay” his voice cracked “lets get down stairs” he pulled away from her smiling she nodded linking their arms together 

[sourstars]

HI LOML DORI HIHIHI i promise i saw ur ask and i was literally yk the meme emoji like O_O that was me when u sent that ask!! ive been busy bc ive actually been on my shit nd studying 4 my classes like a girl boss!! i saw u posted the writers thingy and i wanted to ask: it doesn't let me start a new line on here but numbers: 8. 14 (i hate letting ppl borrow my books bc they never give it back), 21 and 24!! sorry if its alot im just super curious bc i really like ur writing style!! - dango anon

HELLOOOOOOOyes i was hoping you’d see it eventually, i was like that meme with the kid that’s side eyeing everything while drinking his soda (??)

8. If you had to write an entire story without either action or dialogue, which would you choose and how would it go?

i would totally attempt one without dialogue, that seems so challenging and could potentially so sick istg i toooootally will not add that to my to-write list like i don’t have a million things to do already 😵‍💫

14. Do you lend your books to people? Are people scared to borrow books from you? Do you know exactly where all your “lost” books are and which specific friend from school you haven’t seen in twelve years still possesses them? Will you ever get them back?

YES I DO. I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE THEY ARE. i have an ex who i let borrow my anniversary edition of fahrenheit 451 which is one of my all time favs and the mf never gave it back and i KNOW he never got around to fuckin reading it either. gave him a bookmark to use w it and everything. never AGAIN >:(. on a happier note, i do let friends and peers borrow books but i have a mental blacklist of the ones never returned and i still know exactly where they are even though i’m not DIRECTLY looking for them yk??? sixth sense typa beat LOL will i ever get any back? short answer; probably not but it’s an excuse to shop

21. Could you ever quit writing? Do you ever wish you could? Why or why not?

in general, hell no LOL it’s actually helped me cope through trauma and depression so it’s one of best hobbies and i’d like to keep it around as long as possible—HOWEVERRR i do think i won’t write fanfiction forever, which is why i deleted the really short and (personally) cringy or hated works because if i’m to stop eventually i want to leave behind the ones i’m real proud of like inerrata or yearning man (could list all of my favs actually) because in writing them i literally used a piece of my soul and past to shape the lesson i wanted to have people read, whether i was the only one who got it or not. so really, maybe in the future i might ever get the urge to write an actual book but i don’t see myself quitting any time soon, just maybe the occasional break (like rn :’)) for burnout. however i am active and might post things on ao3 first or only on there sometimes like series because unless you’re already big they do NOT do well on here LOL

24. How much prep work do you put into your stories? What does that look like for you? Do you enjoy this part or do you just want to get on with it?

so if you’ve ever seen the show bones. i’m brennan if she was just averagely smart LOL yes i study everything to understand even if only the basics because sometimes underlying plot or details are what drives my story. researched for a week on the five stages of grief just to see how it manifested in different temperaments and environments and in another wip i studied engineering basics because it was the driving force or that fic’s reader’s struggle and upcoming. it mostly looks like slouching over my laptop with a thick ass notebooks making rushed notes and ending up drying my pens in the process LOL i do enjoy it but i do NOT enjoy the having ti but pens every month or so :’) it’s mostly the drive for knowledge for me because i already live learning in general. if given a timespan i think it takes about a week of searching before even writing out anything

writer asks!

[misscarolineshelby]

Spanked

Part Three: The Proposal

Pairing: Modern Tommy Shelby x Reader

Words: 1,045

Warning: None…This is only the beginning!

Original Blog: @queenshelby (this is just my backup account as I have been having Tumblr issues)

Two weeks later…

Your heart fluttered when you saw his name pop up in the lower right side of your computer screen.

Over the past two weeks, you had learned that you weren’t the only one at the firm whose breathing quickened when they saw a notification from him and rumours had it that, if he sent you an email himself, you would either be fired or there is a serious issue he required you to fix.

In the company, Thomas Shelby was certainly known for his bluntly worded feedback, demanding expectations, and his particular style of putting employees on the spot and, whilst many of the females in his company took a liking in him, they feared him at the same time.

You quickly opened your inbox and clicked on the email. It was short and straight to the point.

‘My office at 4 o’clock. Don’t be late’ it said, giving you no indication on what this was about.

You had never been to his office and asked Lizzie where it was. She confirmed that it was on the top floor of the building and you already dreaded going in there even after you had run into him in the building almost every day for the past two weeks and he had never said anything bad to you.

***

At 3.50pm, you grabbed a pen and your notebook, flipping to a fresh page. You began mentally preparing yourself to speak to him, wishing his email had given you any inclination as to what he might want so you could prepare yourself further.

You found him rather intimidating and stood up and smoothed down your outfit which was a navy-blue dress that fitted you quite well. It clung to your small figure and it was yet another dress you had borrowed from your roommate.

You straightened the tight blazer you wore over it and fiddled with the long necklace that sat on your chest.

Clutching your notebook against your chest, you quickly made your way to the elevator which took you to Tommy’s office.

***

You approached his partially opened office door. Taking a deep breath, you hurried up to it and knocked twice on the door.

‘Come in’ Tommy called out, not bothering to lift his head up to face you.

You stepped in and stood waiting at the table that separated you while he finished typing a sentence in an email. You surveyed the office. It was extremely neat and tidy. It was also perfectly fitted out. In one corner, there was a side board with a record player and expensive bottles of whiskey while, on the other side of the room, there were some large book shelves.

‘I looked at the charitable contributions made by my Michael Grey two days ago. Was that your idea?’ he asked and you nodded nervously.

‘Mr Shelby, I know it is a lot of money but the penalties imposed by the tax department would have been higher and, at least this way, you will be seen to provide essential services to the community’ you explained, justifying your report to Michael Grey who was one of the senior business advisors of Shelby Company Limited.

‘Well, according to my cousin, you saved the business 800,000 pounds’ Tommy then said while looking up at you for the first time and instructing you to take a seat.

You nodded shyly in response to his comment and sat down in one of the large arm chairs in front of his desk. By this point, you were fidgeting your hands and it was obvious to Tommy that you were nervous.

‘Now, I need you to develop a plan to deal with some more money coming in next week. I want all of it invested across our different businesses’ he said.

‘How much are we talking about Mr Shelby?’ you asked.

’27 million pounds’ he responded, causing you to gulp.

’27 million pounds? The forecasts I’ve been given don’t show this kind of money coming into the business as a lump sum during this quarter’ you said somewhat surprised.

‘That’s correct’ Tommy said, looking at you sternly.

‘It’s off the books and you want me to launder the money?’ you asked nervously, assuming that this is what he was referring to.

‘I don’t like to use this word, Love. Let’s just say, I want you to get creative’ he explained and you were surprised that he had just admitted to you that his company was, indeed, involved in some illegal operations.

‘What makes you think that I agree to this? I could just go to the police instead’ you said somewhat surprised and, just as you did, Tommy began to laugh.

‘You have a 70,000-pound debt Love. University degrees are expensive. If you get creative with the company’s accounts, you will be debt free in no time. Your name will not appear on any of the accounts and, if there is formal investigation, your identity will be protected’ Tommy explained and, after you took a moment to think about what he was offering you, you nodded.

‘I want 5 cents on every dollar laundered’ you stammered after having gathered all your confidence.

‘Love, we work in pounds here, eh. It’s 27 million pounds’ Tommy clarified and you nodded again, but this time with a smile.

‘Yes, but I won’t be laundering the money through your UK businesses. It will be done through some brand-new enterprises in the US, which I will set up slowly. Thereby, no connection can be made to Shelby Company Limited’ you explained, causing to Tommy to nod with approval.

‘Alright, 5 cents in the dollar it is Love’ Tommy smirked before asking you to put together a proposal for his consideration and prepare all of the necessary paperwork and forecasts by the end of the week.

You nodded again before standing up and thanking Tommy for his time. Then, you walked towards the door while holding on to your notepad which is when Tommy said something else.

‘Y/N’ he said and you turned around to face him.

‘Yes Mr Shelby?’ you asked nervously.

‘The dress suits you’ he complimented you, causing you to blush.

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[cornfarm]

summertime cicadas

saiki kusuo x reader

word count: 1.6k

synopsis: you go to saiki’s place to play some video games. saiki learns a bit about your dirty laundry.

cw: suggestions of past sexual abuse. it’s not explicitly stated but it’s heavily implied.

genre: fluff, hurt/comfort

reader is gender neutral!

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notes:

i’ve had this sitting in my drafts for a few weeks now, but i was never happy with it.

it’s implied that you and saiki are in week 2-4 of dating;;;

i have some other stuff in the works but im tired so notes r boring today

enjoy waaaaaa

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When Saiki and you were left alone together, the tension that hung in the air was fun and playful. Coy glances, the heart jittering brushes of skin, and the almost knowing smiles you two would shoot each other. This time around, it was heavy, and it weighed hefty on both your shoulders.

It was your first time over at his place since you had begun dating.

You had texted him: can i come over? i bought a new game i wanna play it with u

He was very happy you decided to make the first move, he didn’t want to make you feel uncomfortable. 

Immediately, the “devlivered” at the corner of your text changed to “read”. He hastily typed back: Sure, let me know when you’re here. My parents aren’t home.

You saw letters on your screen, but you squinted your eyes shut upon them entering your field of vision. You had thrown your phone across the room, too nervous to look at his response. Tentatively picking it up, your heart nearly exploded at his words. You quickly respond: okay! be there soon :)

Saiki suddenly felt a bit on edge, realization finally striking him that you were about to be in his presence. In his bedroom. Alone. 

Saiki Kusuo never really felt things too intensely, so to feel it strike at his heart and stomach was almost a bit too much for his liking. 

Saiki wound up sitting patiently at the dining room table, using his telekensis to pick things up, rearrange ornaments and fine china, and clean up trash. The last thing he wants is you coming over when the place is a mess.

The doorbell rang, not that he needed it to know you were here. Beckoning you in, you pull out a small disc box from your bag. 

“I heard really good reviews from it. I was interested in it since I liked the art style but I wanted to wait until people played it and reviews came out before I committed.”

He takes it from your hands to inspect it, “I’m not super interested in recent games, I like older ones a bit more. Indie ones too. I’ve heard that the gameplay is really compelling.”

“That’s okay, we can still play together, right?” You almost look a bit nervous. Saiki gnawed at the inside of his lip.

“Sure,” you don’t look satisfied, “I don’t mind, doing things with you is nice.”

The content expression on your face satisfies him. You follow him upstairs.

Then the tension settles. You’re so close, the pleasant floral scent from your detergent lingering where you walk. He peers behind you as you take in his room: simple, clean, minimalistic. It’s painfully in character. You smile, flopping face down on his bed.

“I’ve only ever been here with everyone else, it was so lively then, but it’s so different when it’s quiet!” You situate yourself so you’re sitting at the edge of his bed, legs dangling off the side.

“It’s the same room.”

“Yeah but, now it’s just me and you.”

“I suppose so.”

You watch as he peers to the wall, a bit away from you.

“What, you’re not nervous are you? Do I make you, THE Saiki Kusuo nervous?”

He clicks his tongue, and begins stalking towards you. He stops right in front of you, shins nearly touching the mattress of his bed. He looks down, expression deadpanned like usual. Perhaps thats precisely why you got so flustered. Your hands coming to clasp politely in your lap, you look up at him, determined to hold eye contact.

“Mhm,” he smirks, “you do. What will you do about it?”

He watches as your lips part into a small ‘o’, before you turn your head down and begin to pout. He’ll spare you this time. The small proximity between you settles in; he should get out of here, nervousness is finally catching up, it’s a bit too much for him to handle. For such a cocky one-liner, he really can’t keep it together. He exits his room for a moment with a brief “wait here”.

He hears you let out a sigh down the hall. Taking the chance to inspect his belongings, you peer under his bed, nothing suspicious there, before making your way to his desk. There’s his computer, a nice leather desk chair, a lamp, and a small empty mug that holds pens, pencils, and highlighters. You thumb through them.

He re-enters his room, quietly opening the door, but just enough so where you hear. Outstreching his arm, he hands you a bottle of iced tea.

“This is,” inspecting the label, “you don’t usually drink these, right?”

Saiki stays quiet.

“So you got it for me? You remembered I liked it?” 

He nods.

You beam at him, mutter your gratitude, and pull out the games box.

Placing the disc onto the disc reader, and pushing it in, you start up the game, and watch the intro animation. 

“Yeah, the graphics are really nice,” he comments.

You adjust yourself, sitting on top a cushion on the floor, he moves a bit closer. 

Skipping though dialog, tutorials, and the first few levels of the game, Saiki controller finally begins responding. 

“I’m sorry, I thought the multiplayer feature would be available from the start.”

“It’s okay, you can pick first”

“Hmm...” you pause, brows furrowing in focus as you look through the different player avatar options. Finally, you turn to him and smile, “this one! Your turn.”

Saiki bites at the inside of his lip, again, moving his thumb over the joystick, he picks his avatar.

It’s nice, it’s quiet, the sound of cicada’s chirping outside his bedroom window, and the soft hum of his fan are gentle. Neither of you are talking about grand things like aspirations and inhibitions, but you didn’t have to. The soft, casual tone of conversation is something Saiki’s making sure to cherish. The game’s fun, Saiki is enjoying himself, he enjoys you. 

But tension still looms heavy overhead. You aren’t the only one who was thinking about it, how close you two were, how your elbows kept bumping, the small,and the way you both tried to get just a millimeter closer.

Saiki knew what you wanted, but he couldn’t pull himself to take initiative. Why? Was nervousness just another curse set out to plague him?

He’s reading your mind, he knows without a doubt you want to, so why is he so nervous to reach out and touch you? He wants to run away.

“Saiki?”

Your voice broke his thoughts, he turns to you. “Are you okay?”

He does it without thinking, slowly placing the controller down and putting his palms on your shoulders. 

“I’m just not used to this,” he finally says, “like, dating and all that.”

You wrap your fingers around his wrists, “that’s okay, I’ve never dated anyone either, we can just take it slow. We have time.” You reassure, “I’m nervous too,” voice smaller than before. He lifts his hands off, hovering them in front of you, debating on where he should put them. Should he put them back on your shoulders, or would that be weird? Maybe it’s okay if he takes your hands into his, but right now your hands are...

His vision finally focuses, and he looks at your hands, defensively positioned in front of your chest with your palms facing him. You’re looking at him with a half smile, but your brows are pursed down. You’re watching him very carefully.

Your thoughts still, pausing until he moves again, taking your hands in his own. He’s confused, why do you look so skittish?

You look visibily confused that he takes your hands. He’s granted one thought:

He’s not gonna do anything, see? He’s just holding my hands, that’s it. He’s not gonna do anything.

Do what? What do you mean? Do what?

“What do you mean?” He blurts out, voice ringing through your head.

Astonishment paints your face. Shit, you didn’t think you said anything out loud. Could he read your mind? He chooses not to say anything.

You shake your arms, he retracts his hands.

“I’ve just had bad experiences with people in the past, I got nervous, that’s all. I’m sorry.”

Oh. Your internal dialog isn’t as pleasant as the words you choose to say. 

“Maybe I’ll tell you about it more in the future,” you still have the strength to smile at him?

He reaches out to touch you again, but never connecting. He hesitates this time, fingers hovering over your forearm. 

“I’m not really interested in that sort of stuff. I wouldn’t do that to you. I won’t do that to you,” he corrects.

With a smile pained with melancholy, you shift yourself forward, wrapping your arms around his torso, burying your face into his shoulder, legs finding their way between his. He wastes no time wrapping his own arms around your back, pressing your chest closer to his own. Your hearts pound against each other, breathing syncing as you both exhale a sigh. 

“I didn’t mean to scare you.”

“I know,” your voice is muffled. 

You stay like that for a few moments. Cicada’s chirping, fan blowing, there’s nothing to say- the silence is comforting in it’s own way.

You finally pull away from him, voice much brighter, “but I’m not ready to kiss you yet, I think my heart would explode!” He flushes red. Adjusting to sit back onto the cushion, you lean your weight onto his side. He tension has finally settled, and Saiki sighs contently. 

Saiki only uses his powers in ways to convinience himself. Fortunately, keeping you safe was more than convinient to him: it was the bare minimum- an absolute necessity. 

As soon as you leave, he’ll find the bastards that did it. 

[nagipops]

KONOHA ELEVEN IN A ZOOM CLASS!

FEATURING: naruto, sakura, shikamaru, ino, choji, hinata, kiba, shino, neji, rock lee, and tenten

WARNINGS: mentions of food

NARUTO

definitely has forgotten that he was unmuted multiple times

or his camera was accidentally turned on

you could just see him sprawled on his bed with a bowl of instant ramen on his lap and a blanket wrapped around himself

EARRAPE SLURPS!! rip headphone users.

sometimes he notices that his camera’s turned on and you can see him freak out and scramble to turn it off

but he accidentally unmutes himself too and so you just hear panicked yelling

his device topples to the floor with a loud crash and he screams so loud istg

the next thing you see is naruto’s face hovering over the camera in fear just before his camera turns off and he’s muted again

the teacher is so confused?? naruto should i call an ambulance

but when he’s not eating in class, he’s sleeping in class

too busy sleeping to leave the zoom at the end of class so he’s always the last one left in the meeting besides the teacher

always asks sakura what happened during the zoom and she is FED UP

SAKURA

enters the waiting room 15 minutes before class is actually supposed to begin

spends the next 15 minutes rearranging her work area, making sure she’s prepared for the day

sits properly at her desk with her hair smoothed down and her face positioned perfectly in frame

if no one else has their camera on, she’s the only one with it on

seriously, she ALWAYS HAS IT ON

and she never leaves the screen somehow

diligently takes notes, uses the “raise hand” feature every two minutes to ask a question

sometimes it can get a bit annoying, even for the teacher

but she almost always gets perfect marks

acts like in angel in class, but after class... no promises, naruto!

SHIKAMARU

this man can barely stay awake during missions, so during a zoom? HECK NAH

shikamaru is literally me,, half asleep during lessons but somehow gets amazing grades

everyone’s either pissed at or envious of him (especially naruto)

obviously does not have his camera on

and rarely ever unmutes

uses the chat feature to answer the teacher’s questions but this man is basically asleep so its so incoherent

“shikamaru, what is a hyperbole?”

in chat: “a hyeprbole is a exsaggerayed phras,e”

teacher definitely thinks he’s cheating on tests

INO

either a) daydreaming about boys or b) checking herself out in the zoom camera OR c) secretly fuming at sakura’s know-it-all behavior

the two girls definitely compete to see who can raise their virtual hand first

"ahem, ahem- sensei? could i answer this question?"

her voice gets all sickly sweet and sakura HATES IT

the two of them totally got caught insulting each other in the private chat

100% the type of student to rewrite her notes after classes with various markers and colored pens and pretty fonts and patterns and whatnot

loves doodling flowers in her notebook during boring lessons!

CHOJI

another strong contender for the Loudest Student award!

not on purpose though, he just forgets that space bar = unmute, and plays some jumping game in another tab (like the no internet dino game!)

also,, rip headphone users

c r o n c h munch munch munch

are you kidding this man's chews are loud enough in person, but with a HEADSET?! hoo boy.

has conked out several times during class

just imagine the name Choji Akimichi with a profile picture of a bag of chips light up with the green box around it with a thunk

the teacher and class is so confused

but then you hear mumbles of "barbeque... chips... barbeque..."

and you realize that the man fell asleep onto his keyboard

he sleeps through the rest of class

HINATA

shy bb has never ONCE turned on her camera

the only time she's ever unmuted was to say "here" during attendance on the first day of school

if the teacher ever takes attendance again, she just uses the raise hand feature

what if naruto-kun thinks my voice is ugly? what if i accidentally turn on my camera? what if the teacher thinks i'm not paying attention? what if-

poor baby is too busy worrying about showing herself on zoom to actually pay attention

actually gets good grades though and her classmates wonder if she’s even there

her zoom pfp is definitely just a purple google “H”

KIBA

has the CUTEST zoom pfp hands down

it’s a selfie of him grinning cheerily with baby akamaru

100% has his camera on the whole time to show off his pup

he loves seeing everyone’s faces on screen melt and aww at the lil big doggo

sometimes akamaru just walks in front of the camera and blocks kiba from view and you just see a massive wall of white fur on screen LMAO

even though kiba’s muted, you can see him and akamaru bickering about who knows what

or even play fighting,, these two get into full on BRAWLS during class

just imagine akamaru shoves kiba into his desk and his camera crashes to the ground overturned so you see the ceiling and the occasional dog tail wagging in the corner

seriously, can the teacher ever catch a break with this class?

the answer is no.

SHINO

his zoom pfp is just a tick.

a singular tick

totally answers questions in chat with proper capitalization and punctuation

shikamaru’s improper answers tick him off

“A hyperbole is an expression that is greatly exaggerated. They are used in order to create emphasis.”

has never unmuted in his life either

he’s so unfazed by everything that goes down in class that it’s funny

if anything the slightest bit RELATED to bugs comes up during class, in 0.00238 seconds this man has an entire essay about them posted in chat, almost like he had it copied and READY to paste

everyone's definitely shocked that there’s actually a human listening behind a tick profile picture

NEJI

a very diligent note taker

seriously, this man writes like a printer; perfectly even handwriting that looks like a font, a million words per minute

everyone asks him for his notes after the zoom because they’re so neat (especially naruto, to neji’s dismay)

he gets excellent grades since he’s so organized and focused

just wishes the zoom would be over so he can work alone in peace

really hates unmuting so he often gives one-word answers in the chat

“Yes” “47” “Present” “Goodbye”

has used a zoom reaction ONCE in his life and he has never wanted to crawl into a hole and perish more

it was a complete accident,, mans was just trying to open the chat to type in his answer, but in a cruel twist of fate he clicked on the 😂 reaction

and he just sat there for ten excruciating seconds in complete and utter shock and shame for ten excruciating seconds as he prayed for it to disappear

tenten would never let him live that down

ROCK LEE

Zoom Reaction Enthusiast

😂😮👍🎉❤️ 24/7

naruto accidentally unmutes himself? 😮

choji falls asleep on his keyboard? 😂

neji answers something correctly? 👍

tenten received the highest score in class? 🎉

akamaru appears on screen? ❤️

unmutes whenever he needs to, but he thinks the little emoticons are so silly and cute

otherwise, he is EXTRA FOCUSED and EXTREMELY DETERMINED to learn all of the things

he’s the first to unmute whenever the teacher asks if the class can see the screen share, hear them correctly, etc.

never takes his eyes off the screen!! he could be missing out on important information

I FEEL LIKE,, i feel like he would totally keep his camera off when he’s muted but whenever he unmutes he would also turn his camera on

so when he says a quick “yes!” his camera turns on but before his camera can adjust properly to the light he mutes and turns his camera back off so his face is just super dark for a split second LMAOOO

tell me im wrong

TENTEN

exasperated by this entire class

thinks her and neji are the only sane ones in the class and it’s true

wants to tell sakura and ino to stop competing and just focus on learning, since they’re the only other girls in the class besides hinata

plus she’s just fed up with all the lazy boys

takes great pride in passing every assignment, test, or exam with flying colors

teachers pet, but the quieter type who stays after every zoom and sends lots of emails regarding assignments and grades and whatnot (unlike sakura and ino who rub it in the teacher’s face)

doesn’t like helping other people besides neji, girl’s got a soft spot for him since they have a mutual respect for each other

but if you’re a handsome prince, maybe she’ll help you out!

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