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Chapter 23: Dear Future Me has been released!

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The safe house SHIELD provides is laughably pedestrian, and domestic despite its overall sparse decor. Pictures of some photo stock family litter the walls, all smiling faces and appropriately cultural for the location. There is even an Afghan quilt thrown haphazardly onto the couch. It boasts a modest footprint, single story, one bedroom with an attached full bath, a kitchen large enough for a small table and two chairs, a living room with a pull-out couch and small entertainment center. Two exits, the front door and one in the rear that leads to a small backyard off the kitchen.

It’s a far cry from the hotel rooms that Strike Team Delta has been living out of for what feels like months. Natasha wants nothing more than to curl up on the couch and drown her frustrations with a pint of ice cream and a bottle—or two—of vodka. At that thought Ivan’s taunt flits across her mind—

Comfort makes you weak, Natalia.

Reminding her that even now his presence is still very much felt, clinging to the dark recesses of her mind like mold behind the toilet. She supposes this too is just another layer of her Red Room self that she has been unable to shed. Residual trauma she suspects, but wholly unwilling to consult a professional on the matter. She’s had enough one on one time with a psychologist for one lifetime as it stands, given the recently unearthed revelations. Natasha isn’t handling the news of her failure as well as she had hoped she would. Despite the truth of her words to Phil—it was foolish of her to think a cockroach like the Red Room would end with Dreykov’s death—she finds herself unreasonably angry. Furious that she’s allowed herself to believe in the delusion and livid that she had relished within it. That she was so blinded by her need to forget and move on that she neglected to investigate further. She didn’t even bother to listen in to the rumors that had no doubt percolated through SHIELD’s rumor mill regarding recent Widow sightings. Worst of all, she had made it a point not too, choosing instead to nurture her friendship with Clint and Carson. Put simply.

She failed her mission in the most spectacular fashion.

Of course, Clint would argue that her failure was in part assisted by Phil and SHIELD’s duplicity, their combined lies of omission, and while Natasha herself is still rather hurt by Phil’s assumption she can’t really blame him. The two shots of vodka in her coffee that morning, snuck in behind Clint’s back, don’t scream stable.

Whether she falters or not now depends on the success of this mission.

Natasha Romanoff has never failed a mission twice.

Strike Team Delta never fails a mission twice.

#Sightline #Clintasha #fanfic #clint barton #hawkeye #black widow #Natasha romanoff #a03 fanfic

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It’s Slow Burn. It’s tedious trust turning into certain loyalty.

It’s deals made in desperation becoming unbreakable bonds.

It’s noticing, focusing, the subtle shift of light in their eyes, the shifting wrinkles that show in different smiles.

It’s bearing the sting to taste fleeting sweetness.

It’s careful words and cautious actions despite the ticking clock.

It’s holding back a hand to save their suffering.

It’s watching as the pain works its way through their bones.

It’s knowing that the smile you wish to give them, the kind words, would only lead to anguish.

It’s finding other ways to love them.

It’s endlessly searching for ways to relieve their agony and give them the adoration they deserve.

May it take days, or months, or decades. You’ll keep your devotion in a bottomless jar hoping someday they will drink from it, greedily, happily, sore throat eased from your efforts.

#170k words strong #Sightline #clintasha #fanfic

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Favourite assassins🫶

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DERRY GIRLS (2018-2022)

season 1 | episode 6

#if you haven’t watched this show please do it’s funny as hell #I am Claire #i too like girls #derry girls

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full offense but none of you would have ever survived fanfiction.net in 2009

#do not speak to me of dark magic witch I was there when it was written #I feel really fucking old 😭 #fandom #fanfiction purge #the London fire equivalent of the fandom world

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“Many people seem to think it foolish, even superstitious, to believe that the world could still change for the better. And it is true that in winter it is sometimes so bitingly cold that one is tempted to say, ‘What do I care if there is a summer; its warmth is no help to me now.’ Yes, evil often seems to surpass good. But then, in spite of us, and without our permission, there comes at last an end to the bitter frosts. One morning the wind turns, and there is a thaw. And so I must still have hope.”

— Vincent Van Gogh

#wanted that last bit as a tattoo #working on it

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sometimes babygirl is a grown ass man

#Tony Stark is the only babygirl of the MCU this household will recognize and I stand by that #tony stark #iron man #marvel #marvel fandom #ironman #robert downey jr

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I feel really fine and normal thank you for asking

#😭 #I needed this today #clintasha #clint barton #hawkeye #natasha romanoff #black widow #jeremy renner #scarlett johansson #I miss them like a lot man

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How to write smut ?

(@urfriendlywriter | req by @rbsstuff @yourlocalmerchgirl anyone under the appropriate age, please proceed with caution :') hope this helps guys! )

writing smut depends on each person's writing style but i think there's something so gut-wrenchingly beautiful about smut when it's not very graphic and vivid. like., would this turn on a reader more?

"he kissed her, pulling her body closer to him."

or this?

"His lips felt so familiar it hurt her heart. His breathing had become more strained; his muscles tensed. She let herself sink into his embrace as his hands flattened against her spine. He drew her closer."

One may like either the top or the bottom one better, but it totally depends on your writing to make it work. Neither is bad, but the second example is more flattering, talking literally.

express one's sensory feelings, and the readers will automatically know what's happening.

writing, "her walls clenched against him, her breath hitching with his every thrust" is better than writing, "she was about to cum".

here are some vocabulary you can introduce in your writing:

whimpered, whispered, breathed lightly, stuttered, groaned, grunted, yearned, whined, ached, clenched, coaxed, cried out, heaved, hissed

shivering, shuddering, curling up against one's body, squirming, squirting, touching, teasing, taunting, guiding, kneeling, begging, pining, pinching, grinding,

swallowing, panting, sucking in a sharp breath, thrusting, moving gently, gripped, biting, quivering,

nibbling, tugging, pressing, licking, flicking, sucking, panting, gritting, exhaling in short breaths,

wet kisses, brushing soft kisses across their body (yk where), licking, sucking, teasing, tracing, tickling, bucking hips, forcing one on their knees

holding hips, guiding the one on top, moving aimlessly, mindlessly, sounds they make turn insanely beautiful, sinful to listen to

some adjectives to use: desperately, hurriedly, knowingly, teasingly, tauntingly, aimlessly, shamelessly, breathlessly, passionately, delicately, hungrily

he sighed with pleasure

her skin flushed

he shuddered when her body moved against his

he planted kisses along her jawline

her lips turned red, messy, kissed and flushed.

his hands were on his hair, pulling him.

light touches traveled down his back

words were coiled at his throat, coming out as broken sobs, wanting more

he arched his back, his breath quivering

her legs parted, sinking into the other's body, encircling around their waist.

+ mention the position, how they're being moved around---are they face down, kneeling, or standing, or on top or on bottom--it's really helpful to give a clear picture.

+ use lustful talk, slow seduction, teasing touches, erratic breathing, give the readers all while also giving them nothing. make them yearn but DO NOT PROLONG IT.

sources to refer to for more: (will be updated soon!)

#reblogging so I can hopefully find this for later #otp prompts #romance writing #imagine your otp #writing prompts #writing inspiration #writing help

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List of “sweet and intimate actions which make me go feral and have me folding like a folding chair” prompts 

Character B carding their fingers through Character A’s hair and playing with the strands.

Character B peeling back the neck of Character A’s turtle neck sweater to trail gentle kisses down their neck. (This!! It is so hot, and it's everything I didn't know I needed until now, and I cannot stop thinking about it wlkfnlkwe)

Character B placing their arm around Character A’s waist while in public, resting their chin on Character A’s shoulder. “Hello,” they say in a teasing tone as Character A tries to grab ahold of their hand to keep it there but fails a few times before successfully doing so. 

Leaning against each other while in public.

Spooning and back hugs.

Character B letting Character A rest their head on their chest; lets them listen to their heart beat. 

Character B whispering sweet nothings into Character A’s ear.

Character B checking in on Character A to make sure they’re comfortable and okay with the way things are going; to make sure they’re not being too much. “You’re not,” Character A would reassure, repositioning themselves to get closer to Character B.

Just cuddles and snuggles in general.

Neck kisses.

Kisses littered all over the face. (!!! It's one thing to read about it and one thing to experience it wlejbfewljn)

Character B tucking Character A’s head under their chin while they’re cuddling.

Character B nuzzling their neck and breathing in Character A’s scent/fragrance, and commenting on how nice they smell.

Character B making sure Character A gets home safe by driving them home.

Character A telling Character B to message them when they get back home safe, and once Character B gets home, they follow through by sending a message to let Character A know they’ve gotten back home safe.

Taking naps together, from day till night, waking up every now and then to get more snuggles in. 

That soft exhalation of adoring laughter leaving Character B’s mouth after kissing Character A (this shit had me folding so fucking hard it’s not even funny. I Am Weak). 

That soft exhalation of laughter once again just because Character B is so content with having Character A in their presence, and Character A just basking in how cute that sound is and how happy it makes them. 

Character B entangling their legs with Character A’s, pressing their bodies flush against each other’s, leaving little to no space between them. (It’s almost like they can’t get enough of Character A.) 

Kissing so many times, to the point where they lose track of how many times they’ve kissed already. 

Holding hands and lacing their fingers together while they’re cuddling.

Comparing hand sizes and giggling about it together.

Character B stroking Character A’s hair while they’re asleep. (Or uh, pretends to be asleep DJSKKSKDSK but it’s so FUCKING CUTE WHEN HE DID THAT IM GONNA SCREAM, me thinking moments like these only happen in Korean dramas or some shit anfkakfksk-)

The sweet little banters in between; Character B being all cheesy and Character A playfully deflecting their comments only for Character B to playfully push back with an “Is something wrong with that?” or “But I’m not lying.”

Falling asleep in each other’s arms, both not wanting to leave the bed for the entire day and wanting to stay comfortably snuggled up against each other instead.

Character B placing their hands on Character A’s shoulders, and Character A, with a grin on their face, gently grabs Character B’s hands and wraps their arms around their neck while leaning back into them. Character B reciprocates by hugging them closer to them.

The soft noises of content Character A makes when they snuggle closer to Character B, or when they want Character B to hold them closer to them, with Character B happily obliging. 

Character B rubbing their cheek against Character A’s.

Character B trying to not wake Character A up because they look so comfortable when sleeping. (His words, not mine.) 

Soft, repeated pecks on the lips, causing Character A to laugh/smile against Character B’s lips. 

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Clint Barton & Natasha Romanoff Black Widow & Hawkeye (2024) #2

#Clint “I was here first!“ Barton #as he should #Clintasha #clint barton #Natasha romanoff #Hawkeye #black widow #symbiote Natasha

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Silly drunk dialogue

Can also be under the influence of other stuff.

"Oh, look at the stars! Ursa Major… so beautiful!" "We're inside. Those are just ceiling lights."

"Please don't leave me!" "I'm just going to the toilette." "Can I come with you?"

"My arm is floppy. I'm like a puppet."

"Can you be my girlfriend?" "I already am." "Oh, lucky me!"

"Let’s go play baseball!" "Your shoulder is dislocated, maybe not right now."

"You look almost as pretty as this moon." "That's a street lamp." "And you're almost as pretty."

"Have you ever thought about penguins? I think we should think more about penguins."

"You have a stupid face and it's my favourite one to stare at."

"I will definitely remember this tomorrow! How could I ever forget?" *doesn't remember anything in the morning*

"Oh, I think we haven't met before." "We have been in a relationship for five years now."

"You should go, otherwise I'm doing something stupid. Like kissing you or falling asleep on the bathroom floor."

"Let's get you home." "Oh, mine or yours?" "Ours." "Oh, wow!"

"I'm totally, absolutely, not at all drunk at all. Like... at all."

"Why are you all laughing? That is not very nice. I haven't even told my joke yet."

"How many drinks did you have?" "Yes, yes I am."

"You are too beautiful for me." *starts crying*

"Why are you undressing?" "Because it's hot! And I'm hot!"

*starts singing a remix of all their favourite songs*

*then starts crying, because their own voice is too beautiful*

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ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!

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young artist posting your work online, heed my warning. im holding your face so gently in my hands, you have to stop caring about numbers right now and start caring about making the weirdest and most self-indulgent art you possibly can

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Still writing babes!

(🚨FYI🚨 Will release Chapter 23 on Wednesday 05/01 )

#Sightline #sneak peek #chapter 23 might not be finished being beta read but will release it regardless #fanfic #ao3 fanfic #Clintasha #Phil Coulson #The Raft MCU #Ivan Peteovich

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People sorting ao3 solely by stats and only clicking on fics with a certain amount of kudos or comments, you will not survive the winter, nor the summer, nor at all, *brings out knife,* run

#some of my favorite fics aren’t even popular #popularity does not necessarily equate to quality