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dontcallmebabyxx · 3 years

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Chapter 1: English Boy

Sage's POV:

7:00am and the alarm went off. It's been 3 days of this new lifestyle I'm trying to live and I'm actually enjoying the extra time I have in the mornings, given the fact I used to wake up somewhere around 11am, but hey! Adulting and productivity at it's finest, or so I like to believe.

I recently moved to L.A to pursue that dreamy fresh start every 20-something year old dreams of. After just a few days here, I found a job in a little coffee shop and have been working there since, it's really cool actually, the place is amazing, the staff is nice and I'm a whore for coffee so it's a win-win situation.

Getting out of bed after checking my phone for any notifications that I might have missed in my sleep, but all I got were a bunch of messages from my sister having a crisis after finishing the last episode of The Vampire Diaries, and I mean... I get her.

I'm really taking this whole new and improved lifestyle very seriously, I'm meditating and everything, even lighting some incense here and there to get the whole scene and mood going.

After my whole yogi moment I went to the bathroom and started getting ready for work. I stared at myself in the mirror and said my daily affirmations: "I'm smart, I'm capable, I'm a bad bitch, I'm worth it, and I'm loved" I tell myself pushing back the memories as I say that last part. Today is going to be a good day because I have an early shift so that means I get to work with my sister, who was the one that got me the job in the first place.

I am pretty basic when it comes to clothes and always prioritize comfort over looks, unless I go out. Only then and there will I risk my wellbeing and wear high heels and tiny ass dresses to remind myself that I can also be THAT bitch. On the day to day I'm pretty basic. I really like warm colors so most of my closet is based around that color scheme.

I made my way (downtown) in this chaotic ass, traffic-filled city that I love very much, hating myself for even thinking about A Thousand Miles as I drive myself to work and officially start my day.

After saying hi to the staff and starting getting everything ready, Sydney arrives.

"I'm sorry! I overslept" Syd said as she rushed behind the counter to the back of the shop and got ready for her shift.

"Chill, it's still pretty early. You still have 20 minutes and I already got everything set up" I reassured her.

"You're an angel, thanks" she said, coming behind me and hugging me.

A few hours into the shift I started cleaning some tables and saw a group of people coming in. And as I was about to greet them, I heard a familiar voice.

"Sage?" I looked at her and recognized her immediately.

"Holy shit Sarah!" I said smiling and hugging her, she hugged me back and introduced me to her friends.

"Guys, this is Sage. We were neighbors back in London". "This is Charlotte" she said and Charlotte greeted me with a hug

"So nice to meet you" She said with a big smile on her face.

"You too!" I said, smiling back.

"And this is Ny", Sarah said gesturing towards her

"Hi!" She said and we hugged too.

We walked to the counter and I took their order.

"Sydney? Since when do you two live here?" Sarah said as soon as she saw my sister.

"We moved here with my dad a few months ago, mom stayed back in London though" Sydney explained smiling at her.

As I gave them their order, Sarah said "we should get together, catch up and drink some wine like our moms did when we were little, it's our time to have those kinds of nights" Us three laughed remembering those days and how close our moms are. "The girls and the rest of the group are coming over to my house tomorrow for dinner and you two are coming" she gave me a stern look knowing that I'm not one to be around many people.

"Fine, we'll be there" Syd and I agreed, exchanging phone numbers with Sarah and getting back to work.

*The next day*

It was nearly 4:00 pm when I left work after my shift ended. Sarah's dinner started at 9:00 but she texted me earlier telling me to be there at 7:00 so we could have some time to catch up just the two of us.

I got home and decided to call my mom to tell her about yesterday.

"Hi mom" I greeted her as she answered the FaceTime call.

"Hi sweetie, how was your day? I'm sorry I couldn't call you back yesterday, the girls came over and we had a wine night" she said laughing.

"It's fine mom, don't worry" I reassured her, "Speaking of wine nights, I ran into Sarah yesterday at the cafe.

"Sarah Jones? Wow, you two hadn't seen each other since she moved! How is she?".

"She's great. I'm going to her house today to catch up and meet some of her friends" I told her.

"I heard from her mom that she's drumming for this English boy, maybe you know him!" She said

"Wouldn't know mom, I just recently started following her social media and haven't had the time to stalk her" I said laughing and she joined me.

We talked just for a little while given the time zone, then said our goodbyes because it was getting late and I had to start getting ready. I headed to my bathroom and began undressing as I put on some music. I chose one of my favorite playlists called "Middle School Me" which is basically my indie-emo-punk phase and I love it.

*Something Good Can Work* started playing and I can't help but move to the little beat as I entered the shower. I did the usual and washed my hair so it's easier to style later.

I finished my shower, wrapping myself in a towel and wrapping my hair on an old cotton t-shirt because I learned from a youtube blogger that that's the best way to prevent frizz, and I hope and pray it works because I've been bleaching my hair and it's coming to bite me in the ass now.

I moisturized and opened my closet deciding on what to wear, and after trying on my top 3 choices, I went for a black dress because you can NEVER go wrong with a black dress, and dressed it down a bit with some black boots and a oversized denim jacket that I stole from one of Sydney's ex.

I like wearing short sleeves because you can see my tattoos, which I love and adore with all my heart.

I got my keys, checked my phone to see if Sarah sent me the address already which she did, double checked that I had everything I needed in my purse and headed to the door. I got in my car and continued listening to my playlist and laughed as Avril Lavigne started playing and I sang along as I made my way to Sarah's house.

I arrived with 10 minutes to spear and rang the bell. Sarah opened the door and gave me a tight hug which I gladly accepted and hugged her as well. "Holy shit, you look great! Come in" she said, giving me space to walk through the door and into her house. She took my purse and my jacket and handed me a glass of wine which I took and thanked her for. "Where's Sydney?" She asked, seeing that I came by myself.

"She has a test on Monday so she stayed home".

"Oh yeah, you live with your dad right?" She asked, sitting down on the couch and I took a seat next to her.

"No, just Syd. I have my own place, it's not that far from here actually" I explained.

"That means you're hosting the next wine night" she said, making me laugh.

After a little catching up I remembered what my mom told me and ask Sarah,

"So, my mom told me you're some English boy's new drummer" I told her, bringing the wine glass to my lips to take a sip.

She laughed out loud "some 'English boy', oh my god that is amazing. But yes, I actually just came back from touring with him. Ny and Charlotte are also in the band and the guys you'll meet today too" she said.

"Oh, and am I meeting the English boy today as well?" I ask grinning.

"Yes, but I'm not telling you who he is, I want to see you shitting your pants when you meet him".

"Is it Tom Misch? Because if it is I will actually shit myself".

"I guess you'll have to see when he arrives" she laughed and I told her that's no fun.

It was now 9-ish and people started arriving. The first one to arrive is Mitch, who I greeted and hugged as Sarah introduced us. And I swear I could feel a type of vibe going on between them but I decided to push aside and interrogate Sarah about it another time. Then Ny and Charlotte arrived and when they saw me they approached happily to greet me which I appreciated because I was starting to get anxious about meeting all these new people.

"I was telling Sage about how we are the band for this 'English boy' as she called him" Sarah air quoted telling them as they sat on the couch and some chairs around the coffee table.

"English boy? yes, I guess you could say so" Mitch said, laughing.

"Hey! it was my mom who called him that in the first place" I said smiling while pouring Ny a glass of wine.

We continued talking about random topics, I told them a little bit about myself, and they did the same. I stood up and went to the bathroom, and as I was walking out the door I bumped into somebody.

"Omg I'm sorry, I wasn't looki-" I stared up at him and holy shit! It's Harry Styles.

"Don't worry about it. It's fine." he said "I'm the English boy, you must be Sage". He said, stretching out his hand to greet me

"Yes. Nice to meet you English boy." I said, stretching out my hand to shake his, blushing at the fact Sarah already told him but not surprised at all that she did.

"Well, if you excuse me I have to take a wee" he said, laughing and I moved to let him go into the bathroom. I walked to the kitchen and saw Sarah there.

"What the actual fuck Sarah Jones?! English boy is THE Harry Styles?" I said shocked to which she laughed.

"He is. I figured you wouldn't know because I know you, and I can tell you don't follow him like you do to others, but I told you you would shit your pants because I know deep down there, directioner Sage still exists" She said, eating a grape out of the charcuterie board she's preparing.

"Ok first of all, I was NOT a directioner. I liked a couple songs and that's it" I joked, trying to minimize it. "And if I had to choose one I'd go with Zayn" I told her, rolling my eyes jokingly. "But still, wow. I really don't follow him or his solo music really, but this is huge Sarah! I'm so happy for you" I told her, feeling genuinely happy for her.

"Yes, we have a great team. I'm giving you a copy of the album because I know you haven't properly listened to it" She said. Which is true. I only listened to Only Angel once on the radio, and it's actually a great song, it was stuck in my head for like a week. I might give this album a chance and crank it in my apartment.

We headed to the living room and Harry followed behind as soon as he exited the bathroom. He got behind me near my ear and said, "Sarah told me you're not a fan, I gotta say it really hurts my ego but I might push it behind and turn you into a fan".

"Oh, really?" I said, raising an eyebrow and turning to him.

"Well, whether or not you become a fan it's up to you, but I would like to get to know you and you to know me, the actual me I mean" he said, sitting next to me.

"We'll see about that" I told him as I brought the wine glass to my lips. I wondered if this thing actually looked hot like in the movies or if I just looked like an idiot.

We continued talking and laughing as Sarah told stories about our teen years and all the stupid shit we did.

"And that's how Sage broke her arm on a date" she finished the embarrassing ass story which I wished she had forgotten, but how could she... she was the one that came to my rescue when I fell down the window trying to sneak out the boys house when his parents got there. We definitely lived the best teen years together, I really missed her and I'm glad we met again.

Around 2:00 am I decided it was time to head back home,

"Guys it was lovely meeting all of you and I'm sure we'll hang out again soon but I really need to go" I said standing up.

"Oh come on Sage!" Charlotte complained laughing, "it's still pretty early".

"I know but I have an early shift tomorrow so I should get going" I grabbed my jacket and my purse and started to make my way around saying goodbye to everyone, thanking that I only had one glass of wine because I wouldn't be able to drive otherwise.

As I got to Harry he smiled as he hugged me "Maybe I'll come visit you tomorrow at work. Ny says your apple pie is out of this world" he said.

"If I may say so myself, it's pretty fucking awesome" I said laughing.

"Bye Sarah" I said, hugging her and walking to my car.

I arrived, got ready for bed, and stared at the ceiling until I managed to push behind all the dark thoughts and memories that haunt me daily, and finally fell asleep.

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tooruiwa · 2 years

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hello! it’s okay, I hope everything’s been sorted or at least getting better 😣

kldlfksakl I rarely read manga/ webtoons so I don’t really have that issue BUT I feel you there: there’s a novel I really like that got adapted to a manga but I haven’t gotten around to reading it because I don’t… like… the art… 😢 I prefer the snk anime art style to the manga one too so I guess I’m fortunate there 😅

omg I’d really want to go back to school one day too… but I don’t really know what I want to learn like there are so many things!!! what field are you trying to get into now?

I studied something similar to international relations (but not 100% similar) and now I’m working… in the design industry 😂 not as a designer though, something like a project manager. it’s… not related at all to what I studied HAHAHA but I did do a bit of designing for fun back when I was in high school and uni for like extra-curricular stuff so I guess that’s the only link

guess what I binged all the hq episodes in 5 days HAHAHAHAHA and I’m like… hyperfixated now 😂 I’m sooo late to the fandom 😅😅 but omg the characters!!!!! I get what people say now when they say that hq has really good character development and I can’t figure out just one character I like the most because I like so many of them and their growth over the episodes 😂 I usually pick shows to watch by synopsis and genre and (ofc) seiyuu and back then I didn’t watch hq because I don’t usually go for coming of age / non-fantasy / school-related shows, and rn I’m just banging my head against a wall for not starting it earlier 😭

I LIKE A LOT OF VOICE ACTORS TOO HAHAHAHA AND YES I’ve watched anime solely for the voice actors before too *cough brocon cough touken ranbu* and yES miyano mamoru and nakamura yuuichi and suwabe!!!!! the first time I heard miyano was through vampire knight (lol) and when I watched subsequent shows with him in them I realised how much of a ham he can be lmaoo 😂 nakamura yuuichi and suwabe are really so distinct!!!! their casting in jjk was perfection tbh like nakamura as gojou and suwabe as sukuna?!?!?!?! toriumi kousuke as well!!!!!! besides these four I also really like onod, sakurai takahiro, tsudaken, and ishida akira (hiS RANGE when I learned that ishida akira would be voicing akaza in kny I was like YESSSS)

I usually prefer action, fantasy, sci-fi! might or might not be related to my need for escapism cough cough 😐 I do watch/ read a fair bit of bl but yes… agreed that sometimes the portrayals aren’t exactly accurate/ beneficial/ helpful😔

I’ve finished your gift! I’m so excited for christmas to come so that I can post it hehehehehehehehe I’m also in a much earlier timezone so you’ll probably see it on the eve instead 💃🏻

questions of the week!! what is/ are your favorite creation(s) that you’ve made? what are you currently reading and/ or watching?

~your animanga secret santa ☃️

it has!! i'm doing better right now, thank you <3

ohh you're a novel reader?? i have read only a few ones bc of mangas/manhwas that i've read and liked and wanted to read a deeper version of it, so i read the novels but i can't really concentrate anymore reading books rip (although i do reread pjo every year lmfao) but yes i understand!! it's ok to be shallow like this <3 i'll also not watch a kdrama of a webtoon i liked if i don't really like the actors lmfao it's entertainment, so we're allowed to be picky!!

i'm gonna try for visual arts!! i love art and i've always wanted to study/work with it, even though i have many problems with me doing art bc i don't think i'm good enough and etc, but i've been having a huge crisis this year and my therapist keeps kicking my ass every session, so i decided i'm too old (although i'm only 24 lol) to not try the things i want. i do have a technical degree in graphic design though and i'm studying ux design right now, but the quarantine also made me really miss actually going to school and seeing people lmfao the uni i'm trying for is a very good one (and free) but the exam is soooo hard and i haven't studied basic school things since i finished school 8 years ago lmfao like idk anything about biology and geography and history anymore lmfaooo i'm good with numbers but i suck at theory and it's too bad that history is what counts the most for my exam and i hate history ;;

oh a project manager!!! that's classy, how adult of you LMFAO do you like it?? i've thought about working as it before bc i really like... managing stuff lmfao i'm a control freak

YESSSS WE LOVE TO SEE IT!!! ANOTHER HAIKYUUER HAS BORN!!!! d-do you like oikawa? ;; people either love or hate him and you can be honest with me bc i'll then be honest with you and say that if you hate him it's because you don't understand him. LMFAO (i'm kidding but not really, i do hate people who hates oikawa, but that's only bc they're so loud with their hate and they use the fanon version of him to spread hate and it's usually coupled with absurd lies and overstatements lol). but yes!!! all the character developments! really *chefs kiss* like it's so funny that it's a story about hinata wanting to play ball and they all grow so much because of him while he also grows so much because of others. i love haikyuu. and really!! even if u only liked horror anime you'd still like haikyuu. the only ppl that dislike haikyuu are the ones who haven't watched/read haikyuu istg

i see i see, another one who went through the brocon hole only bc of the seiyuus lmfao OMG YES love the jjk cast as well!! man, onod and sakurai takahiro...... i forgot that kuroshitsuji also has many great voice actors... onod, sakurai, miyano, okamoto nobuhiko, kaji yuki, terashima takuma, fukuyama jun, suwabe and toriumi and SUZUKI TATSUHISA I LOVE THAT MAN. his range too!!!! like the difference between makoto from free and ranmaru from utapri... great amazing love to see it. and his bandddd, love him and taniyama kishou and their bands and all ops/ends they do for anime!! also love the casting for free lmfao

have u ever watched karneval and/or servamp?? my mind is a wild place and there are some anime i think are very similar even if different genres. kuroshitsuji (shounen), karneval (josei), servamp (shoujo) and yuukoku no moriarty (shounen) have the same vibe to me for some reason lmfao then a little to the side and not as similar i put vanitas no carte and pandora hearts lol yes yes i get you!! i read so much romance because irl i hate anything romance related lmfao man there's this trend in bl that makes me so angry that it's a weak ass mc and all the love targets treat him like shit and they're all so obsessed and possessive and it's so toxic and unhealthy but this happens soooo much. there's this manhwa being published called finding camellia and it's a girl pretending to be a boy and the whole romance plot is EXACTLY like a bl. random guys liking her for absolutely no reason and acting like she's an object or a prize that they must win. i hate it lmfao i read so many things but i get stressed over 90% of them because i do read so much romance shit and most of them are such bad portrayals of what good relationships should look like :/// (on that note, i did read here u are and i loved it before the plot went somewhere else and i dropped it a few years ago lmfao also i swear yuyang is absolutely based on gusari's version of oikawa. gusari/kizu natsuki used to write so many doujinshis of haikyuu and her oikawa is really specific and yuyang REALLY reminds me of that oikawa lmfao) lol so i just googled it and nowadays more ppl think the same, but back in the day no one was talking about it!!! me and projecting oikawa into everyone else LMFAO

YAY i'm excited to see it too <3 i'll probably have a bad christmas with my family, so i'm counting on you to make me happy that day!!!!!!! no pressure though, i get really happy over small things people do for me <3

aw man on my kpop blog i've been tagged to do this 'list your fave creations' thing and i ignored it bc i don't know lmfao since i don't have anything on this blog yet and i'm not gonna bring back my 2014 anime creations from another blog, kpop it is lmfao

this, this, this and this bday sets i've made are some of my faves! like you can really see my ~kpop gfx style~ through these lmfao

i really liked this one too bc it reminds me of old gfx we used to make back in 2012~2013. and these gifs took me soooo long to make but i think they looked really nice at the end!! i suffered making them and i actually wanted to make of all svt members but i couldn't do it lmfao

i read so many things at the same time that i couldn't tell you even if i wanted to lmfao but some i wait the most for a new chapter are bnha, kono oto tomare, bsd and beware of the villainess!! i'm only watching kny at the moment, but i did watch all of the way of the househusband recently! i love the manga soooo much but idk if i really liked the anime or not lmfao the animation was... interesting. it felt more like a drama cd with images then an anime but oh well

what about you????

#amss2021 🎅#anon #asks

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