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extremelyblackandwhite · 2 years

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can you write something where maybe steve and yn are attending one of daisy's math competitions and maybe someone is mean to her and her boyfriend defends her and then steve finally sorta gives in and sees that maybe her boyfriend isnt as bad as he thought?

pairing:steve kemp x dark!reader

warnings: 18+ (under 18 year olds do NOT interact/reader)

part of toxic

Steve used to think that life was easy with seven kids and it truly was until half those children grew into teenagers. In his defense, his first born had done such a perfect job of being the perfect child that he wasn't expecting it when the remaining of his children started to rebel - specially Ivy.

- Ivy, we are all gonna support your sister. We discussed this! - he followed after the fourteen year old back to her bedroom where she was still wearing her pyjamas.

- You go, you’re her dad. - she rolled her eyes. - I don’t want the school to see me support the Math Geek.

- I don’t care, I’m your father and I’ve decided the whole family is going.

- Her boyfriend is gonna be there, dad. He’s a knucklehead and he’s gonna sit next to us so he can ogle the Math Geek.

- Stop calling your sister the Math Geek. Be in the mini van or I swear to God Ivy, no space camp for you.

- GOD! You’re so annoying.

- That’s right.

He went downstairs, victorious he outwitted a child which couldn’t be more similar to him if she tried. Of course the whole family was gonna go support Daisy. He was so proud of her, she’d been accepted to Pre-Med at his Alma Mater pretty much as soon as she applied, she was class valedictorian and now she was competing in her very last Math Leagues. Steve couldn’t be prouder to be her father and he’d be damned if the whole family wasn’t there - even if her shit faced boyfriend was there as well.

Steve did not like Billy the moment he heard his name. He had to admit he’d been happy Daisy had told them and not dated in secret - but he wasn’t particularly happy. She was 17 and Y/N had warned him that Daisy one day would start dating. He just thought it would’ve been when she was in college - but no, now the annoying kid with a birds’ nest for hair was having dinner with them every Friday. He didn’t have to like him, he was dating his little girl.

- Steve. - Y/N put her hand on his shoulder just as they were about to enter the auditory, her other hand holding the baby comfort where Aaron was asleep, thankfully. - Play nice, please.

- Of course, love. I’ll play nice.

- I mean it, Steve. You say anything rude or you try anything funny and I swear you won’t see me naked until she graduates college. Are we clear?

- I love it when you’re bossy and threatening. - he leaned down to kiss her before leading the kids to her seat. His good mood was interrupted as he saw Billy approach them, sitting next to Y/N.

- Hello, Dr. Kemp. - he smiled at his wife. He knew his brain shouldn’t jump to the conclusion that he was flirting with his wife, because he definitely wasn’t. - Other Dr. Kemp.

- Hi William. - he rolled his eyes. - Can you please sit down so I could see my kid? Thank you.

Y/N rolled her eyes, focusing on the stage at the Math league begun. As per usual, their girl made them proud, answering each question with ease - that typical giddy smile not leaving her face. That giddy smile always made him nostalgic, it hadn’t changed one bit since she was a baby. It soon came to an end and that sense of pride was mixed with bittersweetness - the bitter part of this being her last Math league, of him not driving her to band practice or extra classes every day. She was growing up and he was now realising how empty the house was gonna be once she left.

- Rosie, can you watch over Aaron while me and mum go congratulate your sister backstage?

- Sure. Come here, peanut. - Rosie picked up Aaron, cooing at him while Y/N and Steve went backstage.

There were people everywhere - he guessed the school was really into school spirit and after winning yet another championship, they should be proud. As per usual, the two split to find their daughter in the middle of the crowd. Y/N moved to one side while Steve moved to the other; yet as he found her - he wished he hadn’t.

- You guys should totally come to my party tonight. - one of the guys loudly announced.

- I don’t know. - he recognised his daughter’s shy tone. - My mum and dad always take me out to celebrate.

- Wasn’t talking to you, Math Freak.

The boy almost spat those words in her face and that wide smile she had been sporting turned into an apologetic one as she pulled on the hem of her varsity jacket. Steve’s blood boiled - he was gonna give that little prick a piece of his mind. Yet before he could even get closer to them, her boyfriend grabbed the boy by the collar, punching him in the stomach harder enough to drain the boy’s face of any colour. He fell to the ground, pathetically.

- Apologise!

- Sorry, Daisy.

- That’s better, now scram.

The boy couldn’t have gotten away faster and perhaps it’s better that he did before Steve got his hands on him. He approached his daughter and that smile was back again.

- You did so good, Daisy love. - he wrapped her arms around her. - I’m so proud of you.

- Did you watch it?

- Are you kidding? I wouldn’t miss it for the world. My little genius.

- Dad ... - she rolled her eyes, playfully.

- Alright, alright. My very grown up genius, just like dad.

- Should we go find mum? Go get some dinner?

- Uh ... - he couldn’t believe he was actually considering this. He should be going inside. - Daise, do you wanna go have dinner with Billy instead?

- No, dad, it’s okay. I wanna ...

- I don’t mind if you want to have lunch with your boyfriend. - he did mind but that’s not what mattered at the moment. - Besides, you can always have dinner with me and mum ... you can bring the shit hair if you want.

- Dad!

- Okay, okay. Go find your mum and let her know okay.

She nodded her head, putting herself on her tiptoes to kiss her dad’s cheek before running to find her mum.

- William. - he called out. - Next time punch him in the face.

- Yes, Dr. Kemp.

- And take her to a nice restaurant. - he pulled out some money from his wallet handing it to the kid. - She’s home at 5PM. Are we clear?

- Yes, sir, Dr. Kemp.

- Good.

He went after to find his girlfriend while Steve sighed. He guessed he had to start understanding that no matter how much he wanted it not to happen, his daughter was gonna grow up. He shrugged to himself, moving to find his wife who once he did, gave her a funny look.

- Daisy and Billy are going out for lunch. Apparently your suggestion?

- You said play nice.

- Wanna explain why?

- You know our kids. Rose doesn’t really want a boyfriend and I think every single living breathing thing is attracted to the triplets. William looks like me so that’s a plus for him but Daisy ... she’s always been too grown for her own good. She’s done really well but she ... well, Y/N, she never had any sleepovers or was invited to many dinners so I suppose ... I suppose she deserves to be with a guy that likes her. I’d rather it be that shit head than anyone else, I guess.

- Steve Kemp. - she smirked. - How about we leave the kids with their grandparents for a while?

- I told Daisy to be home by 5PM so we can all go to dinner.

- It’s 11AM, Steve. - she walked closer to him, her lips almost touching his ear as she whispered. - You have until 5PM to do whatever you want to do with me.

#steve kemp

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epicspheal · 2 years

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Pokemon Journeys Episode 116

This was an extremely enjoyable episode in my opinion. Right off the bat I really enjoyed the fact that this episode was really allowed to just focus on the battle. I talked a bit about this in my last episode review but I think it's good that so far the rest of the maters 8 matches seem to have whole episodes dedicated to them. Lance and Diantha's respective speech was a huge personal highlight for me. It was really nice to just see them talk about their pride of being champions and realizing the weight on their shoulder being representatives of different regions (and in Lance's case, two). Another part about their speeches that I loved: the cameos! We knew from a few weeks back that there would be some surprising guests watching the masters 8 matches. I did not expect to see Ritchie, Jimmy, Vincent, and Marina watching the match but it was a touching nod to the OS series. As someone who started watching the anime as a kindergartener back in 1999 these are some are the characters that I remember seeing and making me fall in love with the franchise (although admittedly even as a kid the Ritchie vs Ash league battle kind of annoyed me). So seeing them watching Lance's battle was a nice touch. Of course, it was also nice to see Shauna, Tierno, Sawyer, and Trevor watching it for Diantha but I definitely expected to see them as cameos. And then of course there was the slow realization from both Goh and Hop that Ash knows the entire masters 8. I love how despite all of his achievements and connections, Ash manages to stay rather humble about and not namedrop all of the powerful people he knows. Now onto the battle. I personally am glad that Diantha won this. It was nice to see the series put some respect on the Kalos' champion's name. She gets a lot of flak from the fans, especially her game counterpart. Admittedly yes, I'm pretty harsh on her as well at least for my Cactusverse AU. That being said, after doing a Y replay to simulate how my Kalos champion OC would fare in the region, Diantha can be a lot tougher than many fans give her credit for. With a water-monotype team and EXP share turned off the battle was more evenly matched and not as one-sided when I first played Y back in undergrad. So with that, it was very nice to see a close battle between her and Lance. I know there have been a few complaints that Lance used too much brute force but personally, I didn't see that as too much of a problem. Lance often uses more outright offensive moves in his game appearance (there are some status moves too) so I think it lined up well. Diantha's Pokemon tend to use more status moves in the games (both her champion's matches and at the Battle Chateau) so seeing her in an all-out battle using more defensive methods made sense. I also really enjoyed the mega vs Dynamax battle. Admittedly I would've liked to have seen that in the Leon vs Alain battle, but seeing it here is also a good choice because between two separate battles it shows that both gimmicks are equal in strength. I'm glad Diantha got her flowers in this battle and seeing Steven and Leon being so impressed by her was really touching. It was really symbolic given that Steven has been seen interacting with Diantha in XYZ and with Leon being her next opponent. I can't talk about this episode without speaking about Team Rocket. Admittedly I'm not their hugest fans, but it was really entertaining to see Jessie be kind of "meh" about Diantha until she showed a Gourgeist. I know a lot of people in the fandom sometimes like to say Jessie doesn't care for her Pokemon but I feel like this episode alone should put those thoughts to rest. Also, it was hilarious seeing her tell Diantha in the post-match interview to finish with Gourgeist the next time. We'll see if that happens in the Leon vs Diantha match. Finally, I really enjoyed the ending where we get to see Ash greet both Iris before her battle with Cynthia and Lance after his defeat. It was nice to see Lance tell Ash good luck and Iris being just so pumped to face Cynthia, especially after that battle they had all the way back in BW. All in all, it was a good episode in my book

#champion diantha #champion lance #champion iris #ash ketchum #champion leon #champion steven #jessie and james #anipoke #epic spheal reviews

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ordinaryschmuck · 1 year

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Pixar from Worst to Best: #25. Cars 2

This movie...is very not good. The logic for how Mater is mistaken for a spy is ludicrous. The idea of making us feel bad for how people see Mater is well-intentioned but falls short by making Mater a little too annoying. And this movie makes it even MORE confusing how this world of cars operates, making me wonder how cars can make all these spy weapons and effectively use them. Not to mention how tone-deaf this whole film is when trying to mix a spy thriller with a goofy comedy.

Cars 2 is undoubtedly the worst-written movie in the Cars franchise...but at least it made me feel something. I felt pure rage and annoyance, sure, but I felt nothing when watching the first Cars movie, and, honestly, that might just be worse. Sure, I'd rather have a film that makes me feel entertained, but at least it's better than having no emotional connection whatsoever. I’ll agree that it’s definitely the worst written Pixar film, but I can't say it's the worst overall. Call it personal preference, I call it being honest.

#pixar #pixar worst to best #what i thought about

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alldisneyrankings · 1 year

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Pixar Ranking! #15: Cars

The original movie is still the best out of the whole franchise. But that’s not saying a WHOLE lot.

Lightnings character arc was pretty good and believable! As a character you don’t hate him at the beginning as much as you should, because Pixar was smart and made him a rookie. He wasn’t the best racer yet. There were cars that had BIGGER egos than him, and he wanted to beat them. So you still kinda root for him when he’s acting like a jerk. But you quickly realize once he gets lost that you don’t like him that much and take pleasure in the townspeople basically torturing him.

So in that regard the story was smartly done. Although it definitely feels like something from a hallmark Christmas movie. Mater is very likable and funny but can also be pretty annoying. The love interest is really just the love interest but she also kind of bridges the gap between his world and their world. So I’m a way she is kind of needed. Or at least she’s not useless as a character.

There’s not too much to say about this one because it actually doesn’t have THAT much substance to really talk about. None of the other characters change except for the main character and maybe doc. Doc is also a good character and a good foil for lighting. Ummmmm I’m really struggling hard to come up with more to say. But it’s a good movie. I really enjoyed it as a kid and I’d still watch this as an adult. Not my absolute favorite but definitely the only one of the franchise that I would willingly watch. (Cars 3 is a close second).

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luna-rainbow · 1 year

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2023 winter jdorama

Get Ready (10.2) Stars: Tsumabuki Satoshi, Fujiwara Tatsuya Synopsis: A group of underground doctors/nurses do the operations no one else would do for a high price

I tried watching this just for the two leads alone, but it was very hard to get into. It's definitely not possible to suspend disbelief if you have even an ounce of medical knowledge. Curing someone who's had a stroke and someone with stage 4 cancer takes more than an operation. The medical case is really a backdrop to some reflective social commentary but that commentary wasn't memorable either. And despite Tsumabuki and Fujiwara both being great actors, the characters are kinda bland and difficult to care about.

Hyakumankai ieba yokatta (7.4) Stars: Satou Takeru, Inoue Mao, Matsuyama Kenichi Synopsis: A guy's spirit gets trapped on Earth, and the only way for him to communicate with his girlfriend is via a detective who's been assigned to solve his presumed death.

The premise is apparently similar to the 1990 American movie "Ghost". I'm surprised it rated as poorly as it did, because these three stars all have decent audience draw, and the story itself is interesting so far. It starts off a bit slow if you didn't know the premise, but the interactions between all three main characters are cute. Inoue is carrying the emotional heart of the scenes while Matsuyama is doing some heavy lifting with the acting (and you could see why such a good actor was requested for the secondary male role).

Themis no Kyoushitsu (10.5) Stars: Kitagawa Keiko Synopsis: A judge returns to her alma mater to take on a teaching role, but her special interest in ethics and practical law puts her at odds with the star tutor of the university whose methods aim at getting the students to pass the exams.

"The goddess of justice, Themis, holds a set of scales in one hand, and a sword in another - this signifies that justice requires both to be effective. Without the scales, justice is merely an aggressive bully; without a sword, justice is weak and ineffective."

This has become more and more of a topic of interest in a lot of academically demanding courses, e.g. medicine and law. Is it more important for students to pass the theoretical exams, or is it more important for them to understand the ethics of what they're doing -- and is there any point to learn the latter if they can't get through the former? I think it's a very important subject to raise. Ideally you want a doctor or law-person who has fantastic knowledge and has considered the ethics of what they're doing, but time, money and memory are all finite resources. These are also two professions who pride themselves on being dispassionate and "practical", but is that the correct attitude to take into a situation where your decision has longlasting impact on many people's lives? So I think a show that focuses on the benefit of understanding ethics - of understanding why it's important to protect the rights of the accused - is worthwhile in a society that's all too happy to condemn people based on very minimal snatches of facts.

If you're here just for Kitagawa Keiko, it actually doesn't centre her much...which is probably a good thing because her acting is annoying me again.

#jdrama #jdorama #themis no kyoshitsu #hyakumankai ieba yokatta #get ready

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hitchell-mope · 2 years

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88. Answering an oc ask for Findlay

Basics:

What is their gender? Female

What is their sexuality? Heterosexual.

What is the meaning behind their name? Do they have any nicknames? Findlay’s an Irish name. It means fair-haired courageous one. Nicknames: Finn, Finny, and if you want to puss her off, Lee. Heinous bitch has also been used once or twice. She revels in that one

Do they have any siblings? How many? Are they older or younger? Which sibling are they the closest with? One brother. Skipper. She’s older by two years. They’re pretty close

What’s their relationship with their parents like? What about other relatives? Decent considering she lives with them. And she gets on with her grandparents and uncles. She just wishes she didn’t have to referee when her mothers in the same room with her grandmothers.

What would they give their life for? Her family. And she has

Are they in a romantic relationship? With who? How did they meet? She’s married to Sidney Sullivan. They grew up together but started dating in college

What do they believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them? She’ll be sent Up Top to heaven. And no. It happened at the end of season six so she knows what to expect?

What is their favorite color? Favorite animal? Purple. Lion. It’s her family’s crest.

What are some of their talents/skills? Magic. Hand ups hand combat. Criminal profiling. Psychoanalysis. Singing. Dressage.

If they could make a mark on history, what would they like it to be? She’d keep america as part of the United Kingdom.

How old are they? When is their birthday? 43 by the end of season ten. She was born on February 14 2007.

What do they do for fun? Sidney. Or watch her favourite soap opera; The Mages And The Mundane

What is their favorite food? How often do they get to eat it? Full English roast. Every Sunday night

What was something their parents taught them? Jones taught her how to lead. Delaney taught her how to classily drink a peppermint margarita at 6 o’clock in the morning.

Are they religious? No.

Where were they born? In the mater bedroom at the Wilmington estate in fifth avenue New York City

What languages can they speak? Where did they learn these languages? She can speak English, French, Spanish, Latin, German, Chinese. She learnt from nannies, governesses, high school and college.

What is their occupation? She’s the best and only criminal profiler for New York’s 88th police precinct. She does it pro bono. She gets bored between the hours of 7 and 7. So it gives her something to do until her soap is on

Do they have any titles? How did they earn them? She’s the heir to the first family of New York State. She was born into it.

Personality:

What is their favorite thing about their personality? Her determination

What is their least favorite thing about their personality? Her empathy

Do they get lonely easily? No. She likes being alone if she can

Do you know their MBTI type? Architect

What is their biggest flaw? Her callousness.

Are they aware of their flaws? Not unless someone, usually Sidney, points it out

What is their biggest strength? Her profiling skills and her magic

Are they aware of their strengths? Very much so

How would they describe their own personality? Better then almost everyone not within her social standing. And definitely better than Phaedra Wilkins

When frightened, will they resort to “fight” or “flight”? Depends on the situation

Does this character ever put somebody else’s needs before their own? Who do they do this for? How often do they do this? Yes. Her family. As often as the plot requires.

What is their self esteem like? High. But fragile.

What is their biggest fear? How would they react to having to face it? Eve Christensen. Violent rage.

How easily do they trust others with their secrets? With their lives? Not easily. On either count

What is the easiest way to annoy them? Fourth of July. Phaedra Wilkins. Founding fathers. Self hating socialites.

What is their sense of humor like? Give an example of a joke they would find humorous. Kind of dark. A little self centred. She’s the type to thrive on schadenfreude.

How easy is it for them to say “I love you”? Do they say it without meaning it? Easy. No

What do others admire most about their personality? Her intellect

What does their happily ever after look like? Ruling New York with Sidney after he father Moves On

Who do they trust most? Is that trust mutual? Her family. Yes.

Physical Profile:

What does their laugh sound like? Do they snort when they laugh? How often do they laugh? Somewhere between a giggle and a hoot. No. Whenever she’s amused.

What is their favorite thing about their physical appearance? Her hair

What is their least favorite thing about their physical appearance? N//A

Do they have any scars? If so, what are the stories behind those scars? Any scars and had are healed with her magic.

How would they describe their own appearance? Perfection

How easily can they express emotions? How easily can they hide emotions? She keeps herself prett

What’s their pain tolerance like? Moderate.

Do they have any tattoos? What are the stories behind those tattoos? N//A

Do they have any piercings? An amethyst pearl in each ear

How would you describe their style of clothing? How would they describe their style of clothing? I’d describe it as professional and feminine. She’d describe it as proper and correct.

What is their height? Weight? 5”7. 130lbs

What is their body type? Are they muscular, chubby, skinny, etc? She’s got a normal body type for a 43 year old woman who has eight year old twins

What is their hair color? Eye color? Skin tone? Blonde. Brown. Fair.

What is their current hairstyle? What have been some of their past hairstyles? Which was their favorite hairstyle? It currently goes down to her posterior and is parted in the middle. She’s had it that was since season seven. It’s her favourite hairstyle. Her least favourite was the ear length bob cut she had in season one. And that was because she had to be shaved bald at 30 after she caught head lice on a case at an elementary school.

What is their alcohol tolerance like? What kind of drunk are they? How bad are their hangovers? Moderate. She doesn’t really drink enough to get drunk. Any hangover she gets is fixed with aspirin

What do they smell like? Why do they smell like this? (Is it the things they’re around or a perfume they wear?). Violets. It’s her favourite perfume

How do they feel about sex? Are they a virgin? She loves it. And no. Not since that summer in Montauk in 2025

What is their most noticeable physical attribute? Her hair

What does their resting face look like? Do they have RBF? Imperious. And yes.

Describe the way they sleep. Pressed up against Sidney. He’s the big spoon.

Environment:

Which season is their favorite season? Winter. She loves wearing real mink stoles.

Have they ever been betrayed? How did it affect their ability to trust others? Once. By Eve Christensen. Not much. She just got a little more analytical for a while.

What is always guaranteed to make them smile? Her husband and sons.

Do they get cold easily? Do they get overheated easily? No. And no.

What’s their immune system like? Do they get sick often? How do they react to getting sick? Great. No. Well. Unless you count the pre-series head lice. If you do then she reacted with homicidal kicking and screaming.

Where do they live? Do they like it there? The Wilmington estate at 987 Fifth Avenue in New York City. Her family’s ancestral home. She loves it there.

Is their bedroom messy? What about their bathroom? Kitchen? Living room? Bedroom. No. The cleaning staff takes care of the bedroom and everything else in the mansion

How did their environment growing up affect their personality? She’s used to the finer things in life and does not like slumming it. At all. Whatsoever.

How did the people in their environment growing up affect their personality? She’s outspoken, rude and condescending to those she doesn’t like. But she will almost always defer to authority if she thinks they know best.

How do they feel about animals? Do they have any pets? She loves lions. It’s her family’s crest. No.

How are they with children? Do they have any? Do they want any? She’s great with children. She had three boys. Drummond (adopted). Barnaby and Jonah (biological). She’s always read to have another boy if Sidney agrees to it.

Would they rather have stability or comfort? Both

Do they prefer the indoors or outdoors? Indoors.

What weather is their favorite? Do they like storms? Clear and crisp. Not particularly

given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen? Unless it’s to do with a case. She’d rather look at her phone.

How organized are they? On a scale of 1-10? 6 1/2. She’s partitioner of organised chaos.

What is their most prized possession? Her wedding ring. Her ivory wand. The twins bronzed baby booties. Her inheritance. Not necessarily in that order though

Who do they consider to be their best friend? Not counting her husband? Jacob Spratt. As much as she loathes to admit it.

What is their economic situation? She’s a centillionaire. Part of the 1% of the 1%

Are they a morning person or a night owl? When she’s up she’s up. But when she’s asleep you has damn well better let her sleep.

Miscellaneous:

Are they bothered by the sight of blood? No

What is their handwriting like? Neat and compact

Can they swim? How well? Do they like to swim? Yes. Olympic level. No.

Which deadly sin do they represent best? Lust.

Do they believe in ghosts? Yes. Her paternal grandfather is a ghost.

How do they celebrate holidays? How do they celebrate birthdays? Massive, blowout parties that somehow always go terribly wrong incredibly quickly

What is something they regret? Not having Eve indicted when she had the chance.

Do they have an accent? Upper class New York.

What is their D&D alignment? True neutral bordering on chaotic neutral.

Are they right or left handed? Right handed.

If they were a tweet, what tweet would they be? ‘It gets better’ - Vague, passive, civil. 'Time will put your enemies in the ground’ - Specific, threatening, goal-oriented.

Describe them as a John Mulaney quote. Sometimes dad asks “What do you think you’re doing?” But that just means stop. He doesn’t actually want to know my thought process.

What’s the most iconic line of dialogue they’ve ever said? Why is it so bad that I’m proud of being a wife and mother? Why do people like you insist on trying to make me feel bad about my life just because yours is so goddamn empty? I am proud of my husband and our sons. And if you don’t like that then you can go to hell just like every last single one of you who share this disgusting viewpoint about my life!

#mine #copyright me #modern fantasy

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kanmom51 · 3 years

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So I went to go back and watch old run episodes and the Japan missions as well.(Watching BTS growth from then to now makes my heart smile) and I was watching run BTS ep.10 where jk revealed his mission to the members but failed jimin's mission but to me it didn't seem like he was trying very hard to complete the mission with Jimin and we all know how competitive jk is when he wants to win but it almost seemed like he was flirting and just wanted to make jimin smile/laugh in that episode. And so then I went and watched the bts Japan missions in 2015 where jk I believe he really was just flirting the whole time with jm because he completed his mission by getting jm to say thanks in the 1st 3 seconds but when asked to do it again it looked like he was just dragging it out to see jm smile and get flustered because all he kept doing was just showering him with compliments and smiling about it the whole time and I know he eventually completed his mission but I want to know if this seemed like flirting to you as well or was he really was just trying to complete his mission in both instances? I mean I feel like it could be both but I'm leaning more towards the flirting lol. also thank you for creating a safe space for us jk/km supporters to share our views and opinions. And as jm said: "You nice, keep going" 💜💜👍👍

Hey anon, thanks for your kind words.

I love these two. So I will start with the second, which chronologically was actually the first, from August 2015.

The Osaka mission. JK's mission was to hear Jimin say thank you to JK. JK seems flustered at first but then goes for it, a man on a mission.

The minute JM walks into the room JK calls him and says "you look handsome today" to immediately hear JM answer "thank you". Mission complete. JM totally unaware of anything. JK shook.

It was just too easy, so they gave him another mission, to hear JM say thank you again.

And there he goes again, showering JM with compliments. JM doesn't know what's going on, but gets really flustered, not used to JK complimenting him, even asking his hair stylist if they heard what JK said to him. Then he gets suspicious, thinks JK took his phone (later on).

JK keeps saying it (how handsome he is, how his earrings look good, complimenting his eyebrows etc), and JM is pretty flabbergasted by JK's behaviour. JK looks super happy, non stop complimenting JM. Handsome, handsome, handsome...

He could have chosen other things to say or perhaps do, suggest helping him with something, idk, anything except for continuously saying he's handsome, especially after he said it the first time, got his thank you, kept saying and not getting the answer he supposedly wants to or needs to get to complete his mission.

This could be JK seeing it worked the first time and not able to think of anything else to do or say. But it could also be JK given an opportunity to say something he wants to say to someone he wants to say it to on camera without it being suspicious, and enjoying the reaction he is getting from said person, ie. JK flirting with JM. I go with the flirting. He is loving JM's reactions. They are not bringing on the needed "thank you" and yet he is totally loving it.

10 minutes later when JM accuses JK again of hiding his phone only to find it on the table he asks JK why he was acting so weird before. JK tells him he said he was handsome and wanted to hear him answer, and guess what JM says..."thanks". Mission complete.

JK being a persistent boy compliments JM 13 times. 11 out of them how handsome he is today another complimenting his eyebrows and how he is shining today. You would think that seeing it isn't working, him not getting the wanted response, he would move on to plan B, but no, he just goes on and on, enjoying to see JM all flustered and happy.

Run episode 10 was shot in December 2015, uploaded January 2016. The importance of it being chronologically later to the Osaka mission is that I believe that the dynamics between JK & JM had shifted between the Osaka mission and December 2015, when episode 10 of Run was shot. By this time they were aware of the other's attraction and had acted on it. You can't see the shift too much between these two missions, mainly due to the nature of the missions. Saying that, watching all consecutive episodes (8,9,10), you can sense something's a bit different.

JK's mission in this episode, when it came to JM, was to hear him say "please stop it". Hard mission to begin with, because JM lets JK get away with close to anything. What made me laugh a little was when JK was asked if he completed the mission he said he didn't and JM pipes up to say "I can be difficult to trick", because yeah JM, you knew all along this was JK's mission, just like you caught on to his mission in Osaka. Lol.

I will start by saying that JK didn't succeed on his mission. Let's see why:

JK shook JM.

Played with his car seat.

Played with his hair.

Pulled his car seat back.

But then decided to give him a shoulder massage (definitely not part of his mission) while singing hajima.

Again plays with JM's hair.

Sprays JM with water.

And then gives up.

Was he a man on a mission? He was. JK is pretty competitive, he likes to win. Was he being flirty while doing it? Yes he was. I mean, let's massage JM and get him to say stop? He was enjoying it, and in a way, even though he didn't succeed on his mission, it felt to me he enjoyed the fact that JM never told him to stop, no mater how annoying or bothersome he was.

Did he do everything he could to get JM say for him to stop? No he didn't. JK could have been much rougher with JM. It was his choice not to be, as competitive as he is.

#ask #anon #Jikook #kookmin #JK Osaka mission #JK mission Run episode 10 #Run BTS episode 10

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fific7 · 3 years

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There May Be Trouble Ahead - Part 1

John Whittaker x Reader

A/N: This does not follow canon, it’s all lemon zest 🍋 because the world deserves more of the over-eager puppy that is the handsome Johnny Whittaker. And puppies need discipline.

Warnings: 18+ NSFW due to sexual content including oral between consenting adults*. Some drinking.

*Irl, please don’t go wild in the country without protection.

(Not my GIF, credit to owner)

The tennis ball whizzed past your ear, missing it by a whisper. Several strands of hair were pulled from underneath your cloche hat by the force of the resulting breeze it created as it travelled past your head.

“Sorry!” you heard a male voice calling and looked round to see a tall, lean figure bounding towards you, tennis racquet in hand. “So very sorry! That was my absolutely pitiful serve.”

You tucked the errant strands of hair back under the brim of your hat, and bestowed a small frosty smile on him. “Are you being taught?”

A pair of sparkling dark eyes looked back at you, a confused look in them. He ran his fingers through his equally dark hair, pushing it back off his forehead where it had flopped during his gallop over to you.

“Tennis,” you clarified, “Are you being taught how to play?” “Ummm...no?” he replied, confusion still reigning on his face.

Smirking, you looked up at him and intoned in a serious voice, “Well, you should be. Because you’re atrocious at it.”

“Ha...yes... I do believe you have a point,” he said, an embarrassed look on his face. “Can you ever forgive me? Would a glass of champagne help to restore my standing with you, Miss.. er...?”

You gave him your name, before saying, “You didn’t have any standing with me before this incident so how can you restore it?” He gave you a big grin, “Another good point! How about I create a standing with you, then? I have a feeling we could become really good friends!”

He ignored your sceptical look and stuck his hand out towards you, “John Whittaker, very much at your service!” As you reached - out of politeness - to shake his hand, he grasped your hand and brought it to his lips instead, ghosting a kiss over your knuckles and gazing at you through his long lashes as he did so.

You felt the barest fluttering of butterflies in your stomach. This gentleman was going to problematic, you could tell.

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Reaching the art gallery where you worked as a conservator, your thoughts wandered back to the young man you’d encountered earlier. He reminded you very much of an over-sized, over-enthusiastic puppy. But a very good-looking one. And well-presented too, despite his slightly dishevelled appearance following his tennis match.

You were still slightly surprised at yourself, having accepted his invitation to partake of some champagne at one of the large hotels in the area later that evening. Your usual type of chap was more bookish, less flighty than your new acquaintance seemed to be.

Oh well, variety is the spice of life.

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John Whittaker came hurtling down the staircase in his large and stately home, swinging himself right round the large carved pineapple at the bottom of the banister rail, landing on his feet with a thump right in front of his not so large and stately mother.

“John!” exclaimed Veronica in an annoyed voice, “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times…!” He landed a kiss on his mother’s cheek, “Sorry, mater - but it’s the only way I know how to come downstairs.” Planting an additional kiss on her other cheek, he continued, “I have a date in town, darling mama, so don’t wait up!” He headed for the imposing front door while his mother asked him hurriedly with whom he was meeting. He ignored her but his sister Marion, having heard the commotion and appearing suddenly from the sitting room, smugly supplied the answer.

“Some woman he met only this afternoon, Mama, I overheard him telling Hilda.”

“Traitor!” yelled John over his shoulder as the front door slammed behind him.

“That boy!” said his mother, “He will be the death of me!”

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John jumped athletically into his open-topped sports car and started it up. The girl he was meeting had really piqued his interest. She was beautiful but enigmatic.

He’d attempted to get some personal information from her after his tennis ball had nearly brained her as she’d been passing by, but apart from agreeing to meet him later at The Grand (which had put a huge smile on his face) she’d fobbed him off and hurried away. He didn’t think it would be seemly to chase after her.

He stopped at a junction and as he turned the car towards town, he sighed. He hadn’t had too much luck with the ladies so far in his life. What with the divorce from Larita - he shuddered at the thought, what a mistake that marriage had been! - and the train wreck of a relationship with Sarah… well.

He thought to himself that he was due a bit of luck in that area, surely?

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You arrived ten minutes after the time you’d agreed to meet, not wishing to appear too keen. Well, you shouldn’t, should you?

Walking into the gilded elegance of The Grand, you felt slightly underdressed as you hadn’t had time to go home and change. But at least you didn’t smell of paint and white spirit, your afternoon having been spent reviewing canvases for restoration. Asking the concierge where the bar was situated, he pointed you in the general direction with a slightly disdainful look.

Smiling to yourself as you headed towards it, you wondered if he thought you were perhaps a working girl, so to speak, although how you were dressed could hardly be classed as being provocative in any way. You wore a plain white blouse and a mid-calf black pencil skirt with low heels and your trusty grey day coat, which was uplifted by its discreet darker grey faux fur collar.

Reaching the bar, you spotted your new acquaintance sitting at a table, dressed in smart dark beige trousers and a white shirt with a burnt orange V-neck jumper over it. A wine cooler was sitting in a stand next to his table, an uncorked bottle of champagne nestling in it. He was looking rather forlorn, and you realised he probably thought you’d stood him up.

“Hello again,” you said, seeing his face light up as you spoke. “Hello again!” he echoed, leaping up and rushing round the table to pull your chair out, asking at the same time if you wished to check your coat in. You smiled and shook your head, but you did remove it and place it over the back of your chair. If the evening disappointed, you wished to be able to make a speedy exit.

Settling yourself at the table as John pushed your chair in for you, you watched him wave off a hovering waiter and then reach for the bottle of champagne himself and expertly open it, with a fairly small ‘pop’ and no spillage. He filled two flutes, waiting for the drink to quieten down before topping them up and handing one to you. He finally sat back down, holding up his own glass and you clinked yours against his, as he said “Chin-chin!” with you repeating the toast.

He lounged back in his seat, smiling at you, “You look very businesslike. Businesslike… and beautiful.” You felt a blush rising in your cheeks although you willed it not to. “Thank you. I think,” you replied. “Oh it was definitely a compliment,” he grinned, “…I’ve been avidly thinking about you the whole afternoon.” You gave him an amused look, “Oh, really? And what thoughts were you thinking about me?”

He leant in towards you, dark eyes gazing into yours, “Ah. They were very specific thoughts. About how I want to learn everything there is to know about you.”

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He was a silver-tongued charmer, you decided as you heard his answer. “What would you like to know?” “Everything.” You laughed, “I don’t think it’s possible to ever know everything about someone.” He looked pensive, “I think you’re very possibly correct.” “I’ll tell you something about me in return for the same information about you.” He laughed, “Perfect! That’s an admirable solution. You go first.”

So you both began with the basics, age (he was three years older than you), place of birth, education. You then informed him of what your chosen career was, and his eyes widened with interest. “Tell me more!” he said, “It sounds fascinating.” “You need to tell me what you do for a living first.” He looked embarrassed, picking up his glass and sipping from it. “I… umm.. don’t really do anything much.” Your eyebrows raised themselves, and he hurried on, “I look after our family estate. Trying to save it from sinking like the Titanic.”

“Oh,” you said, a little amazed, “I see.” He leant forward, “Has that put you off me?” he asked, anxiously. You smiled, “Not yet.”

“Well, thank the lord for that,” he exhaled, “I thought it might.”

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John listened eagerly as she described her job, disagreeing with her when she said it wasn’t terribly interesting at all. He was still feeling relieved that she hadn’t run out of the room when he said he was the heir to a crumbling estate. She’d mentioned that she didn’t need to work, but she’d chosen to work. He thought that was astonishing and admirable.

He had a bright idea. He’d invite her for tea. Then he’d see what she really thought about him. And after the absolute car crash of the first meeting with Larita, this new lady friend of his would be seen by his family as a huge improvement.

He felt a slight sinking feeling in his stomach. He hadn’t yet mentioned that he was divorced. Oh. Well, no time like the present.

“I’m divorced,” he blurted out while she was still speaking to him about her work.

He watched her eyes widen and thought, “Damn! That’s blown it, for sure.”

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You stopped speaking as he made his admission of divorce, absolutely astounded. For some reason, you couldn’t imagine him as having been married, never mind divorced.

“Divorced?” you repeated, feeling like a parrot. He nodded, eyes wide and fearful. “That’s.. unexpected.” He nodded once more, “Dreadfully scandalous, I’m afraid. I met an American woman in the South of France and, well, we got married almost on the spot.”

He looked down, before meeting your eyes again, “That was a horrible, awful decision on my part. We should never have got married. Had a fling, maybe - then moved on. I don’t know what I was thinking.” He smiled sadly, “I hope I’m slightly less of a fool these days.”

You wondered what to do. Maybe you should just run screaming from the room. But you liked him, he seemed like a genuinely nice man. So instead you heard yourself saying, “I hope so too.”

He smiled, covering your hand with his, “Can I entice you to come to tea? See the old pile? Meet the family?”

“It seems very quick to be meeting your family… however I’ll say yes, John, you can.”

Silently you were praying you wouldn’t regret agreeing to this.

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#john whittaker x reader #john whittaker #easy virtue #john whittaker fanfic #john whittaker imagine #ben barnes #john whittaker fanfiction

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saturnsummer · 3 years

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ask: do you have a headcanon on how Prosecutor bae and Prof Yang came to be or would've been?

ooh hello anon! hmm this gotta make me think a lil

a take on what the bae-yang relationship looks like

well prosecutor bae, as shown in the show, was definitely that girl head over heels for the top student yang jong hoon.

yang jong hoon, however, found no purpose of relationships and only wanted to get through school. he wanted to be lawyer, a prosecutor, end of story. driven and focussed, he would have probably ignored prosecutor bae for their first shared year.

but prosecutor bae would not give up. in fact, she would just keep working hard to be with him and ask him questions in class or outside of class just to get closer to him.

yang jong hoon was no stranger to the girl’s gossip that he was the candy of many eyes. but he didn’t let that bother him. and he certainly didn’t let prosecutor bae’s efforts bother him too.

but over time, as prosecutor bae continues chasing him, buying him coffees, and getting to know him, yang jong hoon realises maybe her as a friend isn’t that bad.

and so he acquaintances himself with her, pairing up with her during mock trials and spending more time trying to work with her than giving her standard answers like “yes”, “no”, “figure it out on your own”.

and as their training in the training institution slowly approaches the weeks leading to the bar exam, it takes jong hoon the two and a half years they spent learning and studying for their bar exam that he likes her.

that more than just being smiley, sweet and maybe a tad annoying for being so sticky to jong hoon, he realises that her charms in the courtroom during lessons made him fall in love.

the way she defends so passionately and her skills are so sharp made him realise that while she was learning from him, he learned something about relationships and friendships with her.

on the day of graduation, jong hoon would tell prosecutor bae that he appreciated her, and in the most cryptic and indirect way, ‘where do you want to go today?’, symbolising the final return of his feelings to her.

as jong hoon is known to be prosecutor yang in the next few years, the duo would maintain a low maintenance relationship, with them meeting up for dinners every other day or so.

prosecutor yang would live up to his known reputation along with his girlfriend prosecutor bae. in private, prosecutor yang learns to be human, experience the things that couples do like dates, sharing a meal, watching a movie, etc.

they would marry in private at the peak of their careers, and choose to have a two kids. prosecutor bae would stop her career to care for her kids for a short while. during this period, prosecutor yang hangs his robes in court for the blazer and turtle neck in the classroom as he returns to his alma mater, hankuk university to be a criminal law professor.

they would dote on their kids, a side that professor yang did not expect to bring out of himself, realising that he indeed has a soft side to his kids. they would not pressure them to pursue law from young, but install the values of truth and justice into their kids. to stand for what is right, and to speak out for the weak.

prof yang would be exactly like how he is; strict and having high standards. but he would be compassionate and kind, always on the lookout for his students. the first years are terrified, but the third years learn to love him, knowing he loves them without the words.

prosecutor bae would return, meeting reputations and still maintaining the standards she once had before her hiatus.

i’ll leave the rest up to you to interpret, anon! was fun brainstorming this! thank you once again for this question!

#yang jong hoon #yangcrates #jtbc law school #law school #prosecutor bae #short prompt #askakino #jtbc #jtbc drama #netflix #what if

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hey-there-love · 3 years

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Foolish

Summary: Being the new kid is tough right? Try moving across the world to attend the elite hero course at U.A. Unfortunately, following the path of the straight and narrow is difficult when you have a first ball of death throwing twists in it. Nobody said it was going to be easy. New experiences, new interests, new friends...what could go wrong...right? (It’s all cute at first until the smut shatters it...not right now though ;) )

Chapter 1: Welcome, Y/N

Content warning: adult language, cringy situations

Word Count: 1.6K

You let out a sigh as you stood infront of your new dorm, Heights Alliance. U.A high school was Japan’s best school for up and coming pro hero’s and you were chosen to attend. You never thought you’d see the day where you’d finally walk the halls of the prestigious school.

Being a native from the United States, it had always been your dream to attend U.A ever since you watched a sports festival two years ago, unfortunately you never peaked the interest of anyone with your admissions. That was until an earthquake caused by a villains powerful quirk had changed your life.

Long story short it was a normal day at your respective internship with America’s number 3 pro hero, Hopewing, on patrol. A devastating earthquake began and you single handly rescued civilians from a restaurant that caught on fire with no casualties. The villain was apprehended quickly, but an extensive search and rescue mission was done to recover victims of the earthquake. You didn’t think it was a big deal, you were just doing your job, but news outlets picked up on your heroic act and it spread like wild fire.

Countless offers began to stream in for different agencies and schools all across the country. With multiple letters of recommendation, a distinct offer from your dream school rolled in with a promise to be taught in the central . Even if you hadn’t fantasized about attending U.A, you would have been insane to not take the offer.

So, after finishing out your first year at Elite High School you uprooted, packed up your life, and traveled across the world . Classes started next week and nervous was an understatement. You had anxiety as soon as you touched down in Japan. Things here were different. On top of you being a new student in a foreign country you were living in dorms with your classmates.

You always lived at home with your mother and father , never sharing a space with someone else let alone 20 new people who all shared different quirks and attributes. It was nerve wracking, some were going better than you, who knows what level everyone is on. Your anxiety was making it hard for you to breathe. What if-

“Y/N. Did you hear me?” Mr. Aizawa interjected.

“Oh, I’m sorry sir, I kinda zoned out.” You squeaked. Never in a million years you would have thought that when you were told that your home room teacher was picking you up from the airport and taking you to your dorms that it would be the pro hero Eraser Head. You jaw had hit the floor.

“You know Y/N,” he began, “It’s okay to have anxiety about your situation, but I assure you this is the group of kids to share classes with. They are the best this school has to offer. They can teach you a lot.”

You swallowed the lump in your throat and nodded.

“Come on, let’s go. Iida and Yaoyorozu are waiting to help you settle in.” He said grasping, one of your suitcases. You took a deep breath and followed your home room teacher up the front stairs. As you walked into the doors, you were greeted by two people. One was a tall man with black hair, glasses, and crazy huge calves and the other was lean woman with a luscious black ponytail and the sweetest smile.

“Ah! There you two are! Welcome to U.A! My name is Tenya Iida, Class 2-A representative and this is Vice President Momo Yaoyorozu.” The man in the glasses announced, smiling widely. He spoke rigidly and bowed.

He threw you off at tad bit with the formality. He talked like he was a politician running for office. “Hey, I’m Y/N. Nice to meet you both.” You extended your hand awkwardly since you were holding your carry on and a box. He gave you a firm handshake.

Yaoyorozu smiled and shook her head, “Iida, our classmate looks like her hands are full. Take her box big guy.”

“Oh, right! Sorry about that!” Iida took the box and your suitcase from Mr. Aizawa. You were grateful because it was getting a little heavy in your arms.

“Well Y/N, you’re in capable hands with these two. I’ll leave you to it.” Mr. Aizawa turned on his heel to leave. “Come to my office 30 minutes before class on Monday and we’ll go through your schedule and get you a map of campus.” He called over his shoulder.

Just like that Aizawa the security blanket was gone and you were left alone with the two. They seemed nice, so hopefully the rest were the same. “Alrighty let’s head on up.” Yaoyorozu suggested. Your trio approached the elevator. “So, this is Class 2-A’s dormitory. There are 5 floors in total. The first floor are where the common rooms are located. Including the kitchen, study area, and the gym. Floors 2, 3, 4, and 5 are dorms. Our bathrooms are communal pertaining to who lives on each floor.” She explained.

Holy crap, this place was huge to say the least. You were excited to explore everything, especially the gym but that would have to wait until the jet lag wore off.

“I’ll tell you ahead of time Y/N, everyone is excited to meet our new classmate. If you ever get overwhelmed then instruct them to give you some space. They all can be quite a lot sometimes.” Iida warned, pushing his glasses up on his face.

“I’m sure I will be okay! I’m just happy to finally be here.”

Yaoyorozu gave you an award winning grin. “I’m happy for you too. Someone as talented as you belongs at U.A.” You felt a blush creeping on to your neck.

“Please stop, you’re being too kind. I’ve actually researched the both of you. You guys are so amazing and your quirks are insane!” You replied.

“Well, we appreciate it. So, we’ll bring your things up to your room, give you some time to freshen up, and then head down stairs to meet the others in an hour?” Iida said as the elevator reached the 4th floor.

You agreed as you stepped out and had a look around. The floor was in the U shaped. Next to the elevators was the bathrooms and the entrance branched out into two hallways.

“For obvious reasons the boys are on the right hall and the girls are on the left hall. Your neighbors on this side are Uraraka and Ashido, while the boys are Shouji, Kirishima, and Bakugo.” Yaoyorozu said and lead you to the third door down. She unlocked your door and handed you the gold key.

Iida opened the door and allowed you two to walk in before him. You were sure the big grin on your face was visible miles away.

“Now, I know it’s not much right now, but I wouldn’t stress about unpacking just yet. I’m sure you’ll recruit some help after dinner.” Iida said and sat down your things.

“Thanks guys, I’m going to go wash off this traveling and I’ll see you then.” You smiled. Iida bowed and Yaoyorzo waved before exiting. You quickly made your way to the bed and plopped down, absolutely beat. You began to take in your new home. The white bed frame was against the right wall, matching colored desk was placed against the left wall. There was a giant window on the back wall facing your door and in the corner was a small closet with low dresser inside

You looked around at all the boxes wondering if all your things would fit in this room. Maybe a little unpacking wouldn’t hurt. You opened your two suit cases and began hanging up clothes, organizing sleep clothes, undergarments, and socks in the drawers. Once that was done you began to search for your travel sizes hygiene products, making a mental note to go out for the essentials tomorrow.

Once that was located, you decided to pick out an outfit to wear. Since you arrived in sweat pants and an old t-shirt of your moms; you wanted to look semi decent when you met the others. You went for a simple pair of black jeans and your previous alma mater’s sweat shirt.

You grabbed your phone planning to text your parents that you’ve settled in and made your way to the bathroom. You began to type out a message as you neared the threshold.

Not paying attention as you rounded the corner you crashed into something hard...someone hard.

“Oi, pay attention!” He yelled as everything you were carrying flew onto the floor around you.

“Oh shoot, I am so sorry!”

You both simultaneously began to reach down to pick up your things and bumped heads.

“Fuck. Are you a clutz or something?” He growled holding his forehead. The impact caused you to see two pairs of red eyes glaring at you.

“Look, that was definitely my mistake. I apologize.” Your vision began to come back together and you started to get your things. He reached for the jeans and handed them to you.

You both stood up and then you realized how handsome he was. Spiked ash hair covered his head like a crown, crimson eyes, full lips, and a strong jaw line.

Wow...they definitely make them different in this country.

“Tch, you got a staring problem or did you knock something loose, dumbass?”

“My name’s Y/N, not dumbass.” You shot back, annoyed. He stood silently, shaking his head, and began to chuckle. “What’s so funny?” You questioned.

“Um...you’ve got...” was all he said before pulling the black thong with a cherry print from your shoulder and holding it infront of you with one finger.

“Oh my god.” You squealed and ripped it from his hand. He continued to laugh and walked out of the bathroom. You ran straight to the shower and locked the door. You sank to the floor with your hands covering your face.

Great. I’ve been in Japan for an hour and I’ve already embarrassed myself.

#bnha #bnha x reader #mha #my hero academia #bakugo x reader #katsuki bakugo x reader #bnha bakugo katsuki #bakugou katsuki #mha bakugou

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I agree that they have the IT factor in terms of chemistry and are a slow burn (I would argue that their slow burn happened over the course of a season, not multiple seasons). However, they were given Pandie’s narrative (frenemies to lovers, studious girl/boy with unfulfilled potential). During my rewatch, Pandie’s scenes resonated with me more emotionally. I remember watching the S6 scene where Joey told Pacey “I always knew you were a genius, I’m proud of you”, I liked the scene but this narrative was already done with Pandie. Andie believed in Pacey when no one else did. She was the first to say she’s proud of him. She compared him to Einstein and mater of faculty told him he’s smart. As Andie pointed out their relationship goes “both ways”, it felt like an equal give and take. PJs relationship often revolved around Joey and I wasn’t a fan of Pacey and Dawson using her as an emotional crutch. It’s why I loved PJs dynamic in S5, They were really supportive of eachother but Pacey didn’t use Joey as an emotional crutch.

I also don’t like the way PJ were written in S6. In ‘Clean and Sober’ Joey was doing the “woe is me, every boy falls in love with me” bit and of course Pacey reiterated Audrey’s words about Joey being an inspiration to men and told her he never got over her. In ‘Sex and Violence’ I don’t know who annoyed me more, Joey spilling cream on a reporters legs or Pacey saying he doesn’t need to respect Joey because she’s his secretary? They have fire chemistry but their storyline wasn’t endearing and their their banter wasn’t good. Additionally, while the triangle was entertaining in S3, by S6 it was contrived and done to death. I still enjoyed some of PJ’s scenes, particularly Joey shaving Pacey’s beard, their make out session in Hell’s Kitchen and when they’re at Pacey’s house.

I can totally see why people love PJ (chemistry, frenemies to lovers, slow burn). Plus it’s nice to see Dawson lose out to Pacey twice (the Dawson crying gif gives me life). However, I think Pacey was his best version with Andie, his most functional relationship was with her and PJs narrative was done with Pandie first. With that said, I still prefer Pacey/Joey to Dawson/Joey and Pacey/Audrey.

While I can buy that the romantic slow burn happened during one season (season 3), their overall storyline of becoming friends and growing close happened throughout all the seasons. Yes, Pacey and Joey had no romantic interest in each other in the beginning but that was for obvious reasons (although I would argue Pacey did have romantic interests but that was clouded by teenage angst). Joey was in love with Dawson and she and Pacey were frenemies at best. Even if the story wasn't meant to be romantic at the time, it was still the ground work for where they ended up.

And while season 5 is definitely not my favorite, it did one thing though and that was really truly allowing Pacey and Joey to move on. They moved on so hard it was frustrating because at times it felt like their history had been forgotten, like for two seasons they didn't have an intense passionate love story that changed ALL their lives. I guess for Pacey and Joey to work in the future, maybe they needed to firmly shut the door to their past because I deadass believed their love story was over so many times.

I definitely liked Pacey and Joey in season 6 and it was obvious that the writers wanted to bring them back and bring back the love triangle. Had Pacey and Joey not been endgame then honestly, their scenes in season 6 would have just been for nothing. I understand that they kept the Dawson/Joey thing throughout the series because well, dah.. but for them to bring back Pacey and Joey, a relationship that by season 6 had been dead for 2 seasons would have been so weird had they not been endgame. But because they were endgame, those scenes helped tie the story together.

"Sex and Violence" was just the writers way to bring back the banter and the possibility for Pacey and Joey to reunite but I definitely agree that it was so strange to see Joey all jealous and unreasonable and for Pacey to behave like such a jerk too. It was an easy and lazy way for the writers to bring home the point of "unresolved, underlying feelings between two people who are sexually attracted to each other but aren't together anymore". But it was and man, they needed some fun at that point.

But I still think "Castaways" is the best episode of the entire series. Joey and Pacey alone on screen for an entire hour, a bottle episode just for the two of them was great television. Walking down memory lane, talking about their relationship and finally acknowledging that the door was still open for them, brough life back to the relationship and to the season.

When you see their relationship evolve from season 1 to season 6, everything they went through, their wild chemistry and just simply having the IT factor that make ships work/popular, there just wasn't any other way. Dawson/Joey didn't have it. Pacey and Andie didn't have it. Doesn't mean they didn't have something, which they obviously did, people shipped them too but I think we both agree that Pacey and Joey just had IT and it was hard to compete with them.

#dawson's creek #pacey x joey #ask answered

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jess-rewatches-prodigalson · 3 years

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Alma Mater (S2, E3)

My time-stamped thoughts for this episode. As always I reference Malcolm’s mental health. A lot. So if that’s going to be a trigger for you, don’t keep reading.

SPOILERS AHEAD:

0:20 - There’s no way Martin is actually going to escape Claremont until AT LEAST the season finale.

0:55 - Anyone else annoyed that Ainsley isn’t in Martin’s fantasy? I mean - it’s completely in character but it still pisses me off.

1:49 - I’m sorry - what? How will pouring Malcolm a drink help this fictional situation?

2:00 - Malcolm ruining Martin’s fantasy dream is honestly such a mood.

2:10 - “That little kill joy.” haha

2:21 - Malcolm has a stationary bike. Of course he does. But why does he listen to the personal trainer lady (who I assume was a recording programmed on the bike)? Malcolm doesn’t seem like he needs praise or motivation to exercise. He probably does it the way I do - mindlessly as a habit. A habit built from the knowledge that if I skip a morning workout I will feel more unsettled and anxious than usual before lunch....and don’t even get me started on how quickly my depressive thoughts escalate.

2:24 - ....I’m still convinced/hoping that this is a false memory Martin has planted in Malcolm. I’m all for Malcolm whump and Malcolm trauma...but the thought of Gil, the team, and Jessica finding out that Malcolm committed a crime terrifies me. I don’t want him to go to jail. I don’t want Gil and the team to turn their back on him. I don’t want Jessica to blame herself (more than usual).

2:39 - I love that the “Malcolm pretty much only feeds himself liquorice and lollipops” is still canon this season.

2:42 - OMG. That is not a helpful affirmation. Like maybe for anyone? If you’re traumatized/depressed/anxious “consider the past and you shall know the future” is not comforting or inspiring. It’s the opposite.

2:48 - I’m loving how confidently Malcolm has been shutting down Martin’s manipulation. #soproud

2:52 - Anyone else super upset that Martin is the person with whom Malcolm discusses his mental health the most honestly?

3:12 - Check out the way Mr. David looks at Martin here. Does Mr. David already know about Endicott? Or is he just like, “Bitch, spit it out so I don’t have to keep guessing your current family drama.”?

3:17 - “Let’s have another session today.” .....Does Martin really think he’s Malcolm’s new therapist? DOES MALCOLM THINK THAT? IS THAT WHY HE ISN’T SEEING GABRIELLE? HAS MARTIN MANIPULATED HIM INTO THINKING THAT HE DOESN’T NEED GABRIELLE?!?

3:22 - hahahaha OMG. Mr.David is so done with Martin’s theatrics.

3:32 - Ok so two things:

Martin’s insight on Malcolm’s mental health/coping mechanisms is disturbingly on point. Almost like he’s an attentive, caring, father (which he isn’t).

How long was Gil outside Malcolm’s door before he knocked? Do you think he overheard Malcolm’s side of the conversation? I kind of hope he did. But only if it means I get to see Gil asking Malcolm about it.

3:50 - “Put me on speaker.” I’m torn. Part of me is so proud of Malcolm for denying Martin’s need for attention....but part of me is living for a Martin/Gil showdown where they fight over Malcolm in front of Malcolm.

3:54 - Ok. So Gil was a jerk last episode but I forgive him. Gil just showed up at Malcolm’s apartment to tell him about a case instead of calling Malcolm. Gil knew Malcolm would be upset. Gil knew that Malcolm needed to hear this in person. <3 My heart is full. <3

4:12 - Concerned!Gil is everything. Look at how much he cares about Malcolm and what this case will inevitably bring up for Malcolm. You can almost see how badly Gil doesn’t want Malcolm on this case.

4:13 - “What if I said I need you?” Damn. Gil knows. He knows that Malcolm desperately doesn’t want to ever disappoint Gil. Gil is Malcolm’s hero and, when Malcolm is thinking straight, he’d do anything for Gil.

4:17 - <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Gil looks so sad when he notices Malcolm’s hand shaking. Can a heart simultaneously break and heal?

4:23 - Oh yeah. Gil definitely wanted Brumback dead for what he did to Malcolm. He doesn’t even try giving Malcolm the “you’re being insensitive” look.

4:42 - Wow. That school is nicer than my university.

4:47 - Do you think Gil’s been to the school before? To visit and/or pick up Malcolm? ....I really want to believe he did. Gil looks like he’s leading Malcolm through campus. Gil looks like he’s familiar with the campus. Surely that means he visited Malcolm there. Right?

5:17 - So...was the “office under water” thing officially a prank? It’s brutal. Forget the murder, Brumback would’ve expelled kids for that prank.

5:27 - I love how Dani looks at Gil for clarification here. She’s like, “Malcolm is upset, ranting, and making no sense. I’m not going to set him off further by asking more questions. But I need to know what the hell he’s going on about.”

5:40 - Soooo is JT texting Dani? Or is Tally? I really hope it’s Tally. I hope Dani’s texts are all reading something along the lines of “He won’t stop pacing and panicking. If he doesn’t calm down I’m going to slap him.”

5:43 - I love the look of disbelief that Gil shoots Dani when her phone goes off. haha

5:52 - hahaha Gil so heard Edrisa the first time. He was just giving her a chance to conform to professional social standards.

6:03 - hahahaha OMG. Edrisa is a treasure.

6:56 - awww Malcolm, baby. :( This boy has so much trauma. I love it.

7:07 - I’m assuming Malcolm’s ‘high school’ was grades 10-12 (not 8-12 which is common in the area of Canada where I grew up) so that means Tom Payne is currently being passed off as a 15-16 year old. It kinda works. But ngl - I spent most of this scene thinking “could they not hire a kid because of COVID?”

7:12 - I’m not actually mad that Tom Payne was allowed to play high school Malcolm though. His performance in this scene is really moving. “Be someone new.” :( <3

7:45 - Sooooo Malcolm changed his name before he was legally an adult. If it’s his legal last name (we see “Bright” on pill bottles in S1 so it’s his legal name now at least) Jessica had to have signed the paperwork. Damn. I wish I was there to see that process regardless of when it became his legal last name.

7:49 - Baby Malcolm looks so comforted by Martin’s acceptance of his new name and new school. It breaks my heart.

8:00 - Wait. There was a teacher who liked Malcolm at this school? The son a serial killer? AND the teacher recognizes Malcolm 15 years later?!? Nah. I don’t buy it. I love Malcolm but I feel like the teachers would’ve avoided developing any sort of relationship with Malcolm even if they didn’t have a problem with him.

8:05 - Hold up. This school is so fancy. Are you telling me they don’t have outdoor security cameras? Surely those would’ve told you who the suspects for the desk thing were at least.

8:15 - awwww poor Malcolm looks shattered here. :(

8:31 - “Easy. Let’s keep an open mind.” That is pure Dad!Gil energy and I’m here for it.

8:39 - Of course. Of course Jessica is involved in the rich school.

8:51 - I’m on Gil and Malcolm’s side here. Jessica is putting her reputation over Malcolm’s mental health. Shame on her. No no. I will not stand for this - and neither will Gil. Damn. Look at how pissed he is on Malcolm’s behalf. <3 So sweet.

9:06 - “Pop-pop’s aquatic center”!?!? Soooo is Pop-pop Jessica’s grandfather or Malcolm’s? Either way give me more information about the extended family. Are they dead? Did they disown them after the Surgeon business? I WANT ANSWERS FEDAK.

9:15 - I swear. Malcolm is the best son/brother ever. The sacrifices he makes for his Mom/sister are unreal. Also - how much do you want to bet that Malcolm was thinking about the Endicott murder coming out when Jessica said, “how soon until they connect that back to me?”. Malcolm looks so sad here.

9:23 - Nah. I don’t like Delaney. Even on the first watch I was put off by him. Something about him just creeps me out. He’s showing a weird amount of affection for Malcolm 15 years after Malcolm finished school. IDK maybe I was just upset that someone was trying to mimic Gil’s relationship with Malcolm?

9:27 - oooooooohhhhh Mom and Dad are fighting. hahaha Malcolm looks so uncomfortable. Gil looks livid. Is Gil pissed because Jessica dumped him or because she totally just neglected Malcolm’s well-being for her own? Probably both. Either way, it’s endlessly entertaining.

9:53 - I’m on Gil’s side here. She dumped him (like a f**ing moron) because she “doesn’t want to hurt him” and because she’s “broken” and “cursed”. Yet - she manipulates her way into cases. Making her business Gil’s. Gil should be pissed - she broke his heart. Again. Like he’s literally been choosing to hang out with Malcolm, Jessica’s (let’s face it) broken son, for more than 20 years. Jessica’s crazy if she thinks that she’s going to get Gil killed or hurt just because she’s a Whitly. Malcolm’s technically a Whitly - Gil hasn’t died yet.

10:15 - “Not usually.” Dang. That was icy.

10:50 - Yo this is one messed up bible study. Take it from someone who has attended many young adult/teenage bible studies. This is crazy. Usually it’s: read the bible for 5-10 minutes as a group, discuss how you interpreted it for 15-20 mins, pray as a group for 5 mins, then like an hour of tea/coffee, cookies, board games, and general chatting about normal stuff like romance, school, and personal drama.

11:44 - “Poor Tally.” hahaha I’m willing to bet that Tally is texting Dani - not JT. I just can’t imagine a panicking, first-time father, texting his little sister with accurate medical details about his wife’s pre-labour experience. He’s probably way too panicked to remember the medical jargon that is “foley ballon”.

12:00 - I’ve watched this scene about 30 times. I’m in love with it. Tom Payne’s performance is haunting and I’m a sucker for emotional whump. I love how Dani is concerned about Malcolm but respectful enough to pry until he shuts down. I love Malcolm’s little speech about the hand tremor (even though it doesn’t make sense because baby Malcolm’s hand was shaking when Shannon interrogated him - but that’s a whole different can of worms I’m not going to rant about).

12:39 - Does anyone else think it’s weird that there’s a bolt on the closet door? Why isn’t there a lock in the door handle like every other interior school door? I mean, I guess it’s because they can be unlocked from the inside and Nicky would’ve needed a key....but still. The things I forgive for the sake of plot.

13:25 - Damn. Brumback was a real jerk. “I know what you really are.” Do you know how painful that would be for Malcolm to hear? Regardless of what he almost did to Nicky? Everywhere Malcolm goes people accuse him of being just like his father. Is it surprising that in a moment of weakness, with teenage hormones, Malcolm snapped and said, “Eff it. They think I’m a murderer anyways.”

13:26 - OMG. How bad were the kids at this school?!?! Brumback expelled so many kids. Holy hell. Also - Brumback is wearing a wedding ring. Did he get divorced before he died? Did his wife pass away before him? Why was his family not part of this investigation at all?

13:31 - Brumback writing “Malcolm Whitly” instead of Malcolm Bright is....ouch. I just. My heart breaks for Malcolm.

13:37 - OMG. Traumatized people going through PTSD flashbacks should not be unattended next to a pool of water. Honestly - I thought our boy was going to drown. Which the whumper in me would’ve loved but also I don’t think it was right for the plot on this one.

14:38 - Martin is such a liar. He definitely thinks he’s God’s gift to the Earth.

15:02 - Martin knows a lot about the security zones. Something tells me this isn’t the first time he’s contemplated escaping.

15:04 - Oh shit. Daryl has an imaginary cell mate. I know that’s a serious mental illness and I shouldn’t laugh but OMG. The moment Martin realizes that Daryl is delusional is priceless. hahahaha

15:25 - How much to do want to bet Mr. David has a red key card? Martin’s grin confirms it.

15:40 - Wow. The classrooms in this high school are really big. I would’ve thought this fancy private school would have smaller class sizes.

15:49 - YES. OMG. Malcolm walking into that classroom soaking wet is golden. *chef’s kiss* Look at Gil’s face - it’s a mixture of concern and disbelief. He’s soooo worried about Malcolm right now. <3

16:07 - It’s a good thing Malcolm’s rich because that phone is never going to be useful again.

16:20 - ahhahahaha OMG. WTF. Gil’s little twinkle-finger wave is hilarious.

16:38 - This whole scene Gil is just staring at Malcolm with so much concern. It warms my cold, dead heart. <3

16:46 - Do you think Malcolm looked for his name in the book? Is it the same book? Do you think Brumback expelled enough kids that this is a new black book?

17:08 - Ok. So I immediately don’t like Louisa. That level of confidence and self-absorption is very unattractive.

17:25 - Louisa volunteers in the library. That’s how she got access to the poison.

17:35 - “Dude. You’re dripping.” “Yeah. Water does that.” Can Malcolm be this sassy every episode?!? I’m living for it.

17:57 - “Boys right? Oof” haha I love Malcolm talking to teenagers. I want it in every episode. ALSO - the jock’s story about the two girls - I’m sorry, but I just don’t see how that an expulsion level offence unless the kid is leaving something out of the story.

18:31 - Of course they talked about this before they came there. DELANEY WARNED THEM. But mostly to keep his little cheating ring hush hush.

18:55 - And just like that we’ve been blessed with Malcolm in casual clothes. Wish I could’ve seen Gil question Malcolm’s swim though.

19:26 - OMG. Edrisa is such a cute little nerd. <3 Protect her at all costs.

20:00 - Gil and Jessica arguing is amazing. I’m loving it and hating it. Because I want them to live happily ever after in a fairytale world but I do enjoy the drama.

20:06 - hahaha look at how Jessica just pushes Gil to the side and plows on to Malcolm. This woman is fierce.

20:11 - Yes. Yes Malcolm. Tell Mom she has unrealistic and insensitive expectations of you.

20:18 - What kind of school is this?!? The board of trustee members are buddy buddy with the students?!?

20:22 - “They’re all from impeccable families.” “So was I” Mic drop. Watch Malcolm drop the truth bombs. This is maybe the best line in this episode.

20:30 - “And just like you - none of them is capable of murder.” .....well this sentence is going to come back and bite Jessica in the butt later this season.

20:44 - The fact that these kids think Edrisa is a freshman is actually hilarious to me.

20:50 - OMG. “Welcome to boarding school. Bitch.” I was ready for Louisa to die right here. She just punched Edrisa and then called her a bitch. No no no. Edrisa is a quirky treasure and we must protect her.

21:00 - Damn. I wish we got to see the team’s reaction when they found out one of their teenage suspects assaulted their favourite M.E.

21:10 - Why is it soooo attractive when Malcolm wears casual shirts under a suit jacket?

21:53 - “My vote is for Louisa. The girl’s got a heavy fist.” hahaha I love Edrisa. SO SO much.

22:05 - Soooo is Jessica some sort of consultant now? They used her to interview cult extractors and now rich, teenage murder suspect. Is she the “rich person investigator” now?

22:11 - Does Louisa know that Malcolm is Jessica’s son?

23:04 - Louisa is a bad liar.

24:15 - Delaney should be ashamed. He told Nicky who Malcolm’s dad was. He is the reason that Malcolm got locked in a closet for 3 days. He is the reason Malcolm is claustrophobic. This man should have his teaching license seized and be charged with child abuse. What he did was absolutely despicable.

24:35 - “My mom’s sending a car.” It’s nice that Malcolm doesn’t always refer to Jessica as “mother”

25:00 - This is heartbreaking. I hope Nicky got expelled. If he didn’t - Malcolm experience a bigger injustice than we were lead to believe. Look at Nicky walking away from Malcolm. That kid has no remorse. I don’t blame Malcolm for seeking revenge. Malcolm keeps getting burned by people. Something had to give eventually.

25:30 - The biggest crime this episode committed is that we only saw Malcolm getting comfort from DELANEY. Honestly. Where was my papa Gil moment?!? Or a Dani+Malcolm moment?!?

25:51 - I doubt Delaney tried to stand up for Malcolm. He probably encouraged the expulsion.

26:05 - “Please.” Yikes. This has been torturing Malcolm for years. Who sold him out? Who ruined his last chance at a happy childhood? Who allowed him to be traumatized further? Who gave him the hand tremor (assuming we’re ignoring the S1 canon).

26:38 - What. A. Getaway. This school is full of crazy rich kids.

26:55 - “This time”?!? Doesn’t Martin always root for the killer?

27:05 - I love everything about this interaction between Martin and Malcolm. I love how upset Malcolm is. I love how Malcolm calls out Martin for being a bad dad. I love that Martin just sits there and takes it. Martin even looks a little sad. It makes me wonder - did Martin know about Delaney’s cheating ring? Did Martin manipulate Delaney into thinking Malcolm was a threat and convince him to get Malcolm expelled? I can see Martin doing it. If for no other reason than to tarnish the “Milton legacy” at Remington.

28:04 - UGH. I want to see how Malcolm got out of that closet SO BAD. Who found him? How close to death was he? PLEASE TELL ME IT WAS GIL. Why didn’t Jessica investigate when Malcolm didn’t show up at the Hamptons as planned?

28:13 - “How you wish that were true.” Ouch. Martin is a real asshole. He knows just how to destabilize Malcolm’s confidence.

28:56 - Even now, Martin is trying to manipulate Malcolm. Their relationship is so dysfunctional, beautiful, heartbreaking, and complex. I could watch them interact forever.

29:31 - Look at that little head shake from Mr. David. Martin’s cell is not soundproof. Mr. David heard everything. Mr. David always hears everything. Mr. David knows about Endicott. Istg.

30:12 - Delaney is a scumbag. He might not be a serial killer but he’s another male, adult asshole who gained Malcolm’s trust and then stabbed him in the back.

30:37 - OK. So I know, I’ve been hypothesizing that Mr. David is an ally to Martin’s crazy schemes, or that he worked for Endicott, or that Martin is going to try to kill Mr. David. BUT YO. IF MR. DAVID DIES I WILL THROW HANDS. HE’S SUCH A GREAT CHARACTER.

31:40 - This is a weirdly fancy room for video games. Also I miss JT. He should be here. I wish he was here. He would’ve been so good in this episode. Can you imagine his facial expressions and comments when he finds out little tidbits about Malcolm’s teenage past?! It would’ve been comedic GOLD. Couldn’t Tally give birth during a less interesting episode?!?!

32:15 - I’m convinced that Malcolm isn’t actually upset that Delaney’s crime is running the cheating ring. I think Malcolm’s upset because he just realized the only positive male role model (aside from Gil) that he had as a teenager was a manipulative liar who betrayed him. Malcolm just realized that this dude never cared about him and he’s crushed.

32:27 - Wait. Does Delaney make the kids pay him for the answers? Because that actually makes sense.

33:08 - This whole scene where Molly runs out of the back room and Dani says, “who are you running from?” is really cringey to me.

33:19 - Oh great. Now the guy who betrayed Malcolm is touching the back of Malcolm’s neck. JUST LIKE GIL DOES. Well....something tells me that’s going to taint how comforting Malcolm find’s that gesture coming from Gil for a while. Malcolm just isn’t allowed to be happy. Even for a moment. It’s a shame. I also love it.

33:40 - Awww...poor Malcolm is claustrophobic and he gets locked in the vault with a dying man. Look how desperate he is to get out of there - to save Delaney and to save himself more mental distress.

33:53 - Look at Malcolm panicking here. He tries to hide his panic as concern for Delaney but he’s clearly freaking out about being trapped in a smallish space.

34:25 - Yep. Malcolm didn’t think he could trust Daryl because Daryl is delusional. SO Martin threatens to murder Daryl and then metaphorically stabs the dude in the back. This is perfectly in character.

35:25 - Damn. Louisa is seriously mentally ill. She has zero empathy.

35:57 - Malcolm projecting his mental issues on the killer du jour is always simultaneously cringey and amazing to me.

36:26 - I’m not going to lie. Daryl screaming “He’s a Judas” as he was dragged away was hilarious.

37:04 - Holy shit. This took a turn. I’ll be honest - I don’t blame Malcolm for almost killing Nicky. But it does scare me.

38:35 - That story must have been haunting Malcolm for 15 years. I bet you he’s never told anyone not even Gabrielle. He’s had nightmares about it. Because he knows he’s capable of murder. Just like Martin. That terrifies Malcolm more than anything in the world.

39:12 - sooooo Delaney just heard that whole confession. Delaney lives. Something tells me this is going to be a problem for Malcolm when Endicott’s murder is investigated later in the season.

39:35 - “Are you insane?” “Maybe.” That’s it. That’s the show.

40:00 - Two questions: 1) Where is Dani? 2) Why does Gil not know where Malcolm is right now?

40:22 - Look Fedak screwed us over. We didn’t get to see Gil find Malcolm half-dead on the floor of that library vault. BUT this scene almost makes up for it.

40:24 - Malcolm wrapped in a blanket is so so cute. I just want to hug him. I want Gil to hug him. Ugh. <3

40:28 - I love that you can tell that Malcolm and Gil have had this sort of discussion about Malcolm’s sense of self-preservation numerous times in the past. Gil looks sooooo pissed. And concerned.

40:35 - Malcolm’s imitation of Gil makes me so so so so happy. I just. Ugh. It’s adorable. Look at how exasperated it makes Gil. Look at Dani’s reaction to it. This might be the greatest “found family”. scenes this show has given us to date.

40:55 - “All in a day’s work.” Oh yeah. Gil is super concerned about Malcolm’s mental state. Gil is Worried. I want to see more of it.

40:57 - I love that Dani just can’t wait anymore. She’s so precious. Look at how excited she is about JT’s baby. <3 I’m in love. She’s so soft here - it’s beautiful and rare for this show to let the audience see this side of Dani.

41:00 - GIL’S REACTION. <3 OMG. I LOVE HIM. HE LOOKS SO HAPPY. I HOPE JT AND TALLY DUB HIM THE BABY’S UNOFFICIAL GRANDFATHER.

41:02 - MALCOLM’S FACE. <3 <3 <3 IS THIS THE FIRST TIME HE’S EVER SEEN A BABY? HE’S SO ENAMORED WITH THIS CHILD ALREADY. LOOK AT HOW MUCH MALCOLM ALREADY LOVES JT’S KID. <3 <3 IT’S SO SOFT. I LOVE IT SO SO SO SO MUCH.

41:22 - I can’t decide about this scene. On one hand - I think it’s really mature of Malcolm to apologize to Martin. It’s a courtesy that Martin doesn’t deserve. ON THE OTHER HAND - I wonder if Malcolm is only apologizing to throw Martin off balance. I wonder if this is Malcolm’s attempt to manipulate Martin for once. Either way - I love it.

42:25 - Martin always gets the last word. He always worms his way into Malcolm’s brain and screws with Malcolm’s sense of self. I hate it. But I also find it so captivating.

43:05 - Sooooo is Martin committing the murder next episode? Or is he just manipulating someone else to commit a murder? Either way - I’m excited.

If you read this far - I’m flattered. I also think you’re a little crazy. But thanks for hanging out.

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selcouth // harry holland // 1

chapter 1: sunshine after the storm

story summary: Harry was used to living in his brothers’ shadows. Tom was the actor and Sam was the cook and musician. He was used to being second best and genuinely gave up on finding someone who could love him for him. Someone who could believe that Harry wasn’t second best. His mindset changes however, when he meets you. The sunshine to cast away all of the shadows.

chapter summary: harry finds his life a whole light brighter

pairing: harry holland x reader

warnings: none? maybe a few swears, slightly fluffy, moody harry,

word count: 1.6k

It was a bitter winter day, the brooding clouds seemed to match Harry’s mood. Ready to explode at any given moment in time. Why was Harry annoyed might you ask? Maybe because there was a nauseating reminder in front of him about how painfully single he was.

The heat was on full blast at the Holland-Osterfield-Barret residence, and a fire was blazing in the fireplace, but it wasn’t quite enough to fight off the bitter chills. Almost everyone was coupled up. Even Harrison, Harry’s go-to when he got sick of third-wheeling the long-term couples had someone to hold.

“Harry? You alright there mate?” Came the concerned voice of Tom, who unknowingly, and unintentionally, made the twenty-three-year-old more agitated than he already was.

Harry scoffed but nodded. “M’fine. I just don’t need to be reminded of how tragically single I am while you all are cuddled up.” The boy reminded sharply, slightly glaring at the pathetic looks Nadia and Elysia held upon their faces, something Harry instantly regretted when he noticed both of his brother’s shared a threatening scowl at him, a silent appeal to conclude his nasty behavior.

Sora Tanaka, Haz’s girlfriend of eight months, and the only one brave enough to test the waters of Harry’s testiness, gave a genuine smile to the aspiring photographer. “Harry, maybe I could introduce you to one of my best friends. She’s probably one of the most genuine people I know, and I truly do think this could be what you might need right now.”

Harry gently considered Sora’s words. Out of all of his friend’s significant others, Sora was probably his favorite. Maybe it was because she grew up in Hawaii, where everyone was laid back, maybe it was because Sora didn’t give a rat’s ass about what people thought of her, or maybe because she was the youngest in the group besides Paddy. Either way, Sora’s offer was one that caught the boys’ attention.

“Wait, wait, wait. Let me get this straight. You want to introduce Harry to one of your mates? Willingly?” Harrison stated astonished, knowing exactly how protective his girlfriend got when it came to any of her close friends and family.

“Is it honestly that surprising? Your best friend needs change in his life, and all of you aren’t exactly helping with what he needs.”

“And how do you know what he needs? Are you Harry?” Tom piped up, eyebrows raised at Sora’s subtle accusation.

“I don’t know what he needs, but I sure as hell know that you shouldn’t bring someone so painfully single on a double date!” Sora retaliated, her tone becoming sharper and more defensive.

As hilarious as the whole encounter was, watching Sora give Harry’s older brother a verbal beatdown, he knew that he should probably put an end to it before anything could escalate. It seemed Harrison and Nadia shared the same idea, as they all exchanged a look and came to a silent agreement that they had let Tom and Sora go at it for way too long.

The sound of feet pattering down the stairs was heard, and along with it an alluring melody. Sora sharply cut off the argument she was dominating Tom at, as she keened her senses to the voice coming from Paddy’s phone.

“Who are you talking to mate?” Sam questioned curiously, as faint hints of the song were heard through the now awkward silence.

Paddy had been upstairs talking to Y/N, an American exchange student he had met while exploring LAMDA. Paddy had decided he wanted to follow in Tom and Harrison in the acting department, and after he had graduated from the BRIT School, he immediately applied to Haz’s alma mater. (Harrison still had to thank Paddy for introducing him to Sora at a function that Tom had been unable to attend.)

“Oh...uh...Hamilton’s Instagram page is live right now. I was talking to my friend, but she had to go due to Hamilton rehearsals, so now I’m just watching them. This whole week is ensemble training. The current cast members are going to step down soon so they have to make sure the ensemble is ready to take over.” Paddy explained before exiting the stream and looking over at Sora.

“Oh Y/N says hi, and that you don’t have to pick her up. Aiyana is more than willing to.” Paddy relayed, but immediately narrowed his eyes at Sora’s mischievous smirk on her face. The younger boy sighed exasperatedly before asking the question he didn’t want the answer to.

“What are you planning?”

“It’s nothing! I’m just thinking that Harry should accompany me! Besides, I should introduce you to Y/N! She’s so fucking talented, that I’m still in shock that she hasn’t been discovered yet!” Sora exclaimed, shooting Harry a suggestive smirk.

At the immediate mention of Y/N, Elysia shot up from her position on Sam’s lap, which in turn, startled the man, and an immediate slur of sorry’s were exchanged. “Wait. Wait. Wait. Are we talking about the same Y/N? Y/N L/N right?”

Sora turned to Elysia and nodded enthusiastically. “The very one!” The American exclaimed before a look of confusion crossed her features. “Wait, how do you know Y/N?”

Elysia shyly giggled before recalling her first encounter with the unreserved female. “I believe it was Y/N’s first week in London and I met her at a theatre cast party. One of my cousins attends LAMDA, and is friends with her. Anyway, she invited me to the party, and it was so chaotic! I loved it. Y/N was teaching us some American party games, and then we started doing improv. Let me tell you, that girl is hilarious and I love her, and her energy.”

Harry cleared his throat, and finally, the attention was on him. “I mean, I’m down to go with you. What time are you supposed to pick her up?” He asked curiously, glancing at his phone for the time, which read 6:19 pm.

Sora also glanced at her phone before placing her attention on the youngest Holland. “Is she done now?”

Paddy unlocked his phone and glanced down at Hamilton’s Instagram page before nodding.

“Yeah. Looks like they just ended the stream. Mind if I tag along? Y/N/N forgot her winter coat in my car today, and the forecast claimed that it should be thirty degrees out.” Paddy responded before shrugging on his winter coat and boots.

Harry’s face melted into a concerned frown. “Who forgets their winter coat on one of the coldest nights of the year?” The boy stood up from his spot in one of the love seats, and shrugged on his winter coat, Sora following suit.

Paddy shrugged. “Y/N was in a rush to go. Today was the first day of dress rehearsals, and her hair wasn’t cooperating. When it finally did, she was extremely late, and almost didn’t make it inside the building in time.”

Sora shook her head. “Or maybe because she’s still not used to England weather? I mean Y/N, our other friend Aiyana, and I all grew up in Hawaii. All we know is the sun, sand, and ocean.”

“Ok, I just texted her. Y/N said to hurry because she’s waiting outside, and she swears she’s going to die of hypothermia. Oh! And she’s cool with coming back here if that’s what you were planning Sor.” Paddy piped in after typing something on his phone.

Harry and Paddy clambered into the car, with Sora in the driver’s seat. The car filled with gentle chatter, mainly from Harry asking a little more about Y/N, Paddy denying Harry a picture of what she looked like, and Sora cackling at Harry’s shocked expression of his younger brother denying him the ability to see what Y/N even looked like.

Around twenty minutes later, the trio had arrived outside Victoria Palace Theatre, and a figure came running at the car. Sora laughed as she unlocked the car, and Y/N threw her stuff in the boot/trunk of the car, slammed it shut, before running to open one of the doors, clambering in beside Harry, and slamming the door shut.

As soon as Y/N was buckled in, and Sora took off, back to the Holland-Osterfield-Barret residence, Harry turned to introduce himself before he felt all the air being sucked out of his lungs and body.

‘Holy shit,’ was all Harry could think when he saw the twenty-one-year-old. The young photographer was stunned into silence. Harry swore that Y/N was the prettiest woman he had ever seen. Nothing had taken his breath away quite like Y/N had.

In an attempt to recover, Harry flashed a sincere smile before waving shyly. “Uh. Hey. I’m Harry. Sora’s mentioned you a couple times.”

Y/N smiled brightly at Harry and giggled shyly. “I’m Y/N. I’m an exchange student, but looking to stay here full time, instead of immediately leaving right after my senior year.”

Harry’s head was swimming. All he could think was that he had met the literal definition of sunshine. Her smile was as bright as the sun, her giggle was as soft as a warm summer breeze, and her voice was ethereal. Not even five minutes into meeting the girl and he was already whipped. Harry swore that Y/N couldn’t be remotely human. She had to be a goddess. Maybe she was Apollo. A female incarnation of Apollo.

Harry nodded, returning a smile in kind. He could stare into her eyes forever. They exerted such a warmth, and only sitting next to her, Harry felt secure. Like he could tell Y/N anything without being judged. It was decided. She was his sunshine. His sunshine in the dark. God, he was so whipped.

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