#Moon Bear Monday

[bearotonin-international]

Tsuki is over the moon about being our first ever Moon Bear Monday Moon Bear Ambassador

#Moon Bear Monday #how many moons can a moon bear say if a moon bear could say moon? #we’re on some real bullsh*t tonight #it’s been A Day #anyways #Happy Moon Bear Monday #perhaps a new bear programming staple? #we’ll see how the trial period goes

[grizzly-bear-official]

moon bear monday :]

#moon bear monday #im starting this bc they dont get enough love #moon bears

[beartoebeans]

Happy Moon Bear Monday! This is Peter, one of the moon bears at Animals Asia's sanctuary in Chengdu. He has an easygoing, curious disposition and makes friends with other bears easily, although his best friend Shamrock has been known to get annoyed when he pays attention to others. He also spends a lot of time time racing around his enclosure for the sheer joy of it.

#moon bears #bears #bear #asiatic black bears #moon bear monday #i dont usually contribute to the daily events because frankly i dont have that kind of energy #i can only feel awe for the blogs that keep them going #but i love moon bears and would love for moon bear monday to become a thing #my post

[don-lichterman]

On The Rampage, Don Lichterman, Moon Bear Monday, World News, Fitness, Noor Jehan, Catching Up, Rescues, a Song for Simon Cowell and its Ocelot's Birthday!

#a #and #bear #catching #cowell #fitness #for #jehan #monday #moon #news #noor #on #rampage #rescues #simon #song #the #up #world

[nolita-fairytale]

carmen 'carmy' berzatto masterlist

Thee Carmy x Reader 'Make My Heart Surrender' Universe (In Chronological Order):

comfort & chaos (prequel to make my heart surrender)

a series of vignettes: the five times carmen berzatto fell in love with you a little and the one time he finally told you. (completed)

october 2019 | covid & carbonara | heat waves | 2/22/22** | called you again | home**

the phone call (blurb - the phone call that gets reader to chicago in the first place)

make my heart surrender

after quitting your job at the restaurant you both used to work at, carmy asks you to come in and work with his pastry chef at his new spot, the bear. only, the longer you stick around, it becomes clear that you have unfinished business. will one week in chicago change your life, and his, forever? (completed)

tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday (**18+ for smut) | saturday/sunday | monday | tuesday, again | the playlist

home (final chapter from comfort & chaos - **smut)

try a little tenderness (fluff & angst blurb)

cigarettes & coffee (fluffy blurb)

strawberries & cigarettes (fluffy blurb)

j is for james beard... and for jealousy (**smut oneshot | 18+ only)

your past and mine are parallel lines (fluff oneshot)

pov: carmy makes people magazine's sexiest chef alive list (fluff blurb)

bad moon rising (what if/angst-shot -- guest starring mikey berzatto)

sister-in-law (fluff oneshot -- guest starring natalie berzatto)

still into you (sequel to make my heart surrender)

you, syd, marcus, and carmy return to where it all began: new york city, prompting you and carmy to think a lot about your past... and your future together. (completed)

thursday | **bonus smut scene | friday | saturday | sunday | it's perfect, chef (**bonus smut scene)

don't want to walk alone

the long awaited wedding fic for carmy x reader in the make my heart surrender universe. this six part series chronicles the wedding planning, your (not) bachelorette party, the wedding, and the honeymoon as you build a life with your husband-to-be. (completed)

june/july | august | september | the honeymoon pt 1 | the honeymoon pt 2 | epilogue: november

granola blurb

carmy as your baby daddy

a social media au & headcanon series detailing your first pregnancy with carmy. created for the make my heart surrender universe, but can be read as a standalone work. this has been created in collaboration with @carmensberzattos & @allthefandomstogether , the graphic goddess. (completed)

part one | part two | part three | part four | give you my wild, give you a child (**smut-shot) | part five | part six | part seven

extras/moodboards/headcanons/imagines:

your life as a pastry chef in chicago while dating carmy (moodboard & headcanon)

meeting mikey in another lifetime (headcanon)

pov: you're marrying carmen berzatto (moodboard)

honeymoon lingerie moodboard

christmas with carmy moodboard & blurb

The Bear: Unrelated to Make My Heart Surrender:

(nothing here YET but working on it)

so my darling | sydney adamu x male!chef oc

jealous!carmy & jealous!luca headcanon

stargazing with marcus brooks (blurb)

sneaking around with carmy (blurb)

#nolita fairytale's masterlist #carmen berzatto x you #carmy berzatto #carmy x oc #the bear hulu #the bear fx #jeremy allen white #carmen 'carmy' berzatto #carmy berzatto x reader #carmen berzatto x reader #carmen berzatto #carmy berzatto headcanon #the bear headcanon #carmy berzatto imagines #carmy berzatto fluff #comfort and chaos #still into you #make my heart surrender #carmen berzatto smut #carmy smut #carmy berzatto smut

[thecupidwitch]

Planetary Magick🌙

Sun

Zodiac: Leo

Metal: Gold

Day: Sunday

Colors: organge, yellow, amber

Stones: Amber, topaz, ruby, diamond

Tarot: The Sun

Herbs: Angelica, poppy, sunflower, marigold, hibiscus, mistletoe

Symbols: lion, hexagram, sparrow hawk, dragon, head, heart, swan

Influences: renown, potency, fortune, tyranny, pride, ambition, masculinity, arrogance, bigotry, vitality, health

Moon

Zodiac: cancer

Metal: sliver

Day: Monday

Colors: blue, sliver

Stones: moonstone, pearl

Tarot: The High Priestess, The Chariot

Herbs: eucalyptus, coconut, jasmine, lotus, myrrh, sandalwood

Symbols: bow and arrow, crab, cat, turtle, Sphinx, owl

Influences: gradtitufe, friendliness, safe, travel, physical health, wealth, protection for enemies, deception, illusion, women, emotions, healing, dreams

Mercury

Zodiac: Virgo, Gemini

Metal: aluminum, Mercury

Day: Wednesday

Colors: violet, gray, purple, indigo, yellow

Stones: opal agate

Tarot: The Lovers

Herbs: hyssop, juniper, betony, carrot, chickweed

Symbols: wand, octagram, the mind

Influences: good fortune, gratitude, gain, memory, understanding, divination, dreams, forgetfulness, communication, business, cleverness, creativity, information, intellect, memory, perception, science, wisdom, gambling, writing, root of dishonesty, deception

Venus

Zodiac: taurus, libra

Metal: copper

Day: Friday

Colors: green, pink

Stones: turquoise, emerald, sapphire, jade

Tarot: The Empress

Herbs: jimsonweed, violet, rose, alder, apple, angelica, olive, sesame

Symbols: sparrow, dove, swan, pentagram

Influences: peace, agreements, cooperation, fertility, joy, love, good fortune, jealousy, strife, promiscuity

Mars

Zodiac: aries, scorpio

Metal: iron, red brass, steel

Day: Tuesday

Color: Red

Stones: ruby, garnet, bloodstone, diamond

Tarot: The Tower

Herbs: ginger, mustard

Symbols: sword, pentagram, horse, bear, wolf, vulture

Influences: war, victory, judgements, submission of enemies, bleeding, stripping one of rank, harness, discord, conflict, aggression, lust, power, courage, goals, protection, motivation, ambition, strength

Jupiter

Zodiac: pisces, sagittarius

Metal: tin

Day: Thursday 

Colors: blue

Stone: sapphire

Tarot: The Wheel of Fortune

Herbs: balm, hyssop, maple leaf and bark, oak, sage, dandelion root

Symbols: eagle, dolphin

Influences: gains, riches, favor, peace, cooperation, appeasing enemies, dissolving

Saturn

Zodiac: capricorn

Metal: lead

Day: Saturday

Color: black

Stone: onyx

Taror: The World

Herbs: alder, apple, ash, asparagus, baneberry, belladonna, distort, hellebore, blackthorn, corm, cypress

Symbols: cuttlefish, mole

Influences: safety, power, success, positive response to requests, intellect, causes discord, strips honor, melancholy

Uranus

Zodiac: aquarius

Day: Thursday

Colors: blue-green, electric blue

Stones: quartz, labradorite, blue topaz, amber, amethyst, garnet, diamond

Tarot: The Fool

Herbs: clover, pokeweed, snowdrop, foxglove, love, rosemary, trees of heaven, hellebore, morning glory, sage, wintergreen, orchids, sweet woodruff

Symbols: dragonfly, butterfly

Influences: breaking connection, sudden and unexpected change, freedom, originality, radical and revolutionary ideas, enlightenment, equality, individuality, rebellion, instability, loneliness, boredom, mistrust of self

Neptune

Zodiac: pisces

Minerals: coral, aquamarine, platinum, neptunium

Colors: green, blue, lavender

Tarot: The Hanged Man

Herbs: morning glory, night-blooming jasmine, pine, water lily

Symbols: the sea, Trident, the spine

Influences: dissolving boundaries, expanding upon ideas, changing established rules, intuition, idealism, sacrifice, glamour, illusion, evolution, decay, visions, art, healing, inspiration, dreams, creativity, compassion, drifting from reality, carelessness, stubbornness, absent mind

Pluto

Zodiac: scorpio

Metal: plutonium, tin chrome, steel

Day: Tuesday

Colors: maroon, dark red, purple, white, black

Stones: snowflake obsidian, clack tourmaline

Tarot: Judgement

Herbs: pomegranate, rosemary, vanilla, basil, poppies, belladonna, foxglove

Symbols: Phoenix, snake, scorpion, fox, eagle

Influences; destruction making way for renewal, rebirth, knowledge, spirituality, transformation, destiny, the subconscious, desire, arrogance, death, obsession, destruction

#thecupidwitch #witchcraft #planetary magic #witchblr #witchcore #witches #witch community #witch #grimoire #spellwork #spirituality

[sivyera]

Dating PEN15 characters would include...

ft. maya, anna, shuji, alex, dustin, sam, brandt, andy

⤷ Maya

Maya would be so happy that you two are dating, like really. She would be kinda insecure so sometimes you would have to assure her that you love her and only her. Anna would be really happy for you two. Late night talks on the phone. PDA in the public is like holding hands or little kiss on a cheek, if she feels confident enough. She would often buy you some of your fav snacks.Matching necklaces or bracelets. She would be awkward at first but after a few weeks of dating, she would be less awkward. Styling her hair, she loves when you touch her hair. In private she would be more affection, but you have to take things slow.

⤷ Anna

Anna would be also very happy about the fact that you two are dating. Also insecure so you have to assure her that she is the only one for you. She would loves to cuddle you for sure, but at first she would know how, so you will have to help her a bit. Matching t-shirts and pyjamas. Lots of silly photos together. She has few photos of you she took whenever she found you beautiful (which is all the time but yk). You made a playlist together and she listens to it ALL THE TIME. She loves when you do her make-up, but she also loves doing your make-up. Going on a date every Monday. Trying new foods together sometimes at home and sometimes on the dates. She really loves you and she is often scared that she will lose you..

⤷ Shuji

OMG Shuji was over the moon when you said that you love him. Movie nights! He loves cuddling with you (I think he's kinda touchstarved yk) Probably the most fav cuddling position is him being the big spoon, he feels like he's protecting you. But sometimes when he's too tired, he buries his face into your neck and wrap his arms around your waist. Night walks and deep talks whenever one of you need to get something off your chest. He LOVES when you play with his hair or scratch his scalp while cuddling. Ass and thighs guy, but he prefers your face and eys. Neck kisses are his favourite, if I don't count your lips. Maya thinks you are the prettiest girl in the world (Shuji thinks it too) and she often come to you with Anna and asks for help with girl stuff. Very protective bf!!

⤷ Alex

Pretty chill bf but whenever someone insults you or hurts you in any other way, he snaps and will beat the person up. Shows you off and Heather is jealous that Alex found someone prettier than her so she will kinda bully you but she quickly notice that you don't take any of her mean comments. He loves kissing you on the lips, but kiss on the nose will also do it. Cuddles whenever he has a chance. Ass guy definitely. He loves watching horror movies with you. He is a small spoon most of the time because he loves when you hold him and he can easily grab and squeeze you ass cuz he's lower (yk what i mean). He loves watching you (admiring you) and it doesn't matter what are you doing, he just find you beautiful at every moment.

⤷ Dustin

Protective bf! Matching earings. Movie nights at his place, mostly watching some comedies or sci-fi movies. Sitting on his back when he does push-ups. Forehead or neck kisses are his favourite, but he also loves your lips. Hugs from behind. Hot quickies in the boys locker room. Thighs guy. Smacks your ass whenever he has a chance. Playful teasing and bullying each other. When you two are cuddling he loves holding you from behind so your ass is in his lap, his arms around your waist and his head behind yours so he can easily kiss your neck or the back of your head. He LOVES LOVES when you stoke his hair and scratching his scalp. He loves when you cups his face with your hands and kiss him. His parents loves you a lot, but not more then him.

⤷ Sam

He is like a teddy bear, big and cuddly. Your lips are his favourite and his second favourite is kiss on your cheeks. Watching him wrestling and being his biggest fan. His boy friends are litttle jealous that Sam has a girlfriend and they don't, but after all they are really happy for you two. I think he is a big fan of star wars, so star wars marathons. Baking together. Painting his nails. He loves your voice, like you can just talk about the most boring thing in the world but still he will listen to you and find in calming. PDA in public is mostly holding your hand or holds you by your waist and sometimes kiss on the cheeks. He doesn't like picking between ass, thighs or boobs so he always chooses your smile because he loves it the most, jk he loves all of you.

⤷ Brandt

Brandt will show you off ALL THE TIME. He is so proud about the fact that you two are dating. He is such a tease so he will tease you all the time. Tits guy 100%! He is always using his tongue whenever you guys kiss. Calling you hottie. Movie nights, which often end with the two of you passionately kissing on his bed, the movie is completely forgotten. He has always his hand on you, like your waist, thigh, lower back, doesn't matter. PDA in public wild, like he will just french kiss you in front of everybody with no shame. He will protect you and he doesn't like when any other guy or a girl is looking at you. Sleepovers are mostly at your place, because of his parents.

⤷ Andy

Andy would be the most protective of them all. If someone even dares to insult you, they're dead. He will beat them up. There was a lot of times he got into a fight with some other guy because of you. When he's working out, he likes when you're watching him or helping him, like being on his back when he's doing push-ups, holding his legs when he's doing sit-ups etc. Most of the time you will have a hic on your neck, he just can't get enough of you, you're driving him crazy. He will sneak into your bedroom late at night just to see you and talk to you. Ass guy. Playing fights together and he always lets you win just to see your beautiful smile you do when you win. Kissing your forehead whenever you are upset. His hugs are the best because of his strong arms.

#pen15 #pen15 x reader #pen15 x reader headcanons #pen15 maya x reader #pen15 anna x reader #pen15 shuji x reader #pen15 sam x reader #pen15 brandt x reader #pen15 andy kim x reader #pen15 alex x reader #pen15 dustin x reader #PEN15 #sivyera #sivyera's masterlist #pen15 headcanons #pen15 dating #Dating PEN15 characters would include...

[bearotonin-international]

Miss Magenta after we told her she’s beautiful

#it’s true #she is an extremely beautiful moon bear #which is extra great because it’s #Moon Bear Monday

[breelandwalker]

Frost Moon - November 26-27, 2023

Grab your scarves and mittens, witches - it's time for the Frost Moon!

Frost Moon

The Frost Moon is the name given to the full moon which occurs in the month of November. In temperate zones in the Northern Hemisphere, November is the month during which the first frost or first hard freeze of the season is usually observed.

Like most full moon names, this is an English translation of a traditional name used by one or more North American indigenous groups, in this case the Cree and the Assiniboine. Similarly, the Anishinaabe and the Ojibwe also called this month the Freezing Moon or Freezing Over Moon respectively, as indigenous naming conventions usually refer to the entire lunar month and not just the full moon itself. Other indigenous names include Deer Rutting Moon (Dakota and Lakota), Whitefish Moon (Algonquin), Leaf Fall Moon (Catawba), and Digging (or Scratching) Moon (Tlingit). The latter refers to the habit of deer and other creatures scratching up the ground to find hidden food caches, as well as bears digging their dens for winter hibernation.

Another common name for this month's full moon is the Beaver Moon, due to the increased sightings of these busy little creatures shoring up their dams and food stores before the first hard freeze of winter. (Unfortunately, it's also a reference to the peak days of the North American fur trade, signaling the optimal hunting time for beaver pelts.)

In some modern pagan traditions, particularly those claiming Celtic lineage, the November moon is also called the Mourning Moon. This occurs when the November moon is the final full moon before the winter solstice. In 2023, the November is indeed a Mourning Moon, as the December full moon falls on the 26th, a good few days after the solstice. (I was not able to find an original source for this claim, but given the celebration of the beloved dead in October, a subsequent period of mourning and remembrance makes sense. It may also be a reference to the Catholic All Souls Day, but that's just speculation.)

This particular Frost Moon will be at peak fullness in the early hours of November 27th (4:16am EST), so the moon may appear to be full on both Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, depending on where you live.

What Does It Mean For Witches?

This is the month when migrations are finishing up, animals are finishing their cold weather preparations, the temperature starts to plummet, and fall descends rapidly into winter. If you haven't finished your preparations for winter, mundane or magical, this is probably your last chance to do it. (Don't forget to prioritize and delegate!)

With the days getting shorter and the nights getting colder, the temptation to hunker down and hibernate is STRONG. But we have to remember that just like the eponymous Beaver, humans have to stay active during the cold months. Start stockpiling ways to keep yourself busy and motivated, since that Seasonal Slump is on the horizon for many of us.

Consider also the beaver's dam. You've spent the whole year working towards all kinds of goals. Is there still something blocking your way? What might it be and how can you best address and remove the obstacle? Or, alternatively, is it time to stop and rest and see if that roadblock will clear itself with a little time and patience?

In keeping with the Mourning Moon moniker, this could be a good time for reflection and remembrance. Think back on what you've built this year and take time to be proud of yourself. Remember what is dear to you, take a moment to miss someone who is gone, and consider rekindling bonds that may have lapsed or grown tenuous during the hustle and bustle of daily life. It's always a good time to tell someone you love them.

On a practical note, if you have pets that regularly stay outdoors overnight, start bringing them inside or make sure they have a shelter that is properly warm, clean, and secure against human or animal intruders. If it's too chilly for you to be out without a coat, it's too chilly for the critters, fur or no fur. PLEASE do not leave your furry friends out in the cold!

What Witchy Things Can We Do?

As we prepare for winter, this is an excellent time to shore up those magical protections. Check on your longterm spells to see if they need refreshing, or just go ahead and do a quick cleanse-and-reclaim as a proactive measure. Even if everything is solid, practice your technique by shoring up points of egress or adding a new layer to the existing wards or trying a new visualization or method for personal protections. Create a new charm or talisman to carry you through the winter or make something festive and decorative that could be given as a gift.

On the subject of cleansing, this is a good time to clear out any stale or disruptive energy that might be lingering from the recent change of seasons. Solstices can be times of transformation, but change is rarely a calm or peaceful process and it brings its' own set of challenges and upheavals. If things have gotten a little more chaotic than you'd like, take a moment to put your house in order, metaphysically speaking.

If you're partial to jar spells, consider putting one together to help maintain safety and abundance through the winter months. If you're going to be traveling for the upcoming holidays, a bit of luck and protection for the journey wouldn't go amiss either.

Try a frost divination. If your area is starting to see overnight frosts, take a moment in the morning to examine the patterns that the frost leaves on the windows of your home or vehicle. Do you see any patterns or images in the ice crystals? Check the weather forecast and whisper a question into the wind when the overnight temps will drop below freezing. Then in the morning, see if there's an answer waiting for you!

Happy Frost Moon, witches! 🌕❄

Further Reading:

Additional Lunar Calendar posts

Full Moon November 2023: The Beaver Moon's Spectacular Spiritual Meaning, The Peculiar Brunette.

Beaver Moon: Full Moon in November 2023, The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Beaver Full Moon in November - Buckle and Hocken, TimeAndDate.com.

Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison, Llewellyn Publications, 2004.

Image Credit - iStockPhoto.

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[btsficsandsuch]

Leaked- Part 3

Final part to this request!

Parts One Two

@hopefulrascalstatesmantoad @prettyxxxplease @moons-v @btsfluffsworld @shycreationdreamland @namjooningera @scuzmunkie

The guys watched in silence as the gurney was loaded up into the ambulance. “Maybe it wasn’t Y/N. Did you get a good look?”, Taehyung asked. Jimin nodded his head, “Yeah I’m pretty sure.” The car returned to silence as the driver pulled out around the accident. “Does anyone still have her number?”, Yoongi inquired. The group collectively shook their heads and the ride continued without another word.

Once back at the house the group continued about their usual post concert routines, but there was a definite sadness in the air. Jin called everyone in to eat the late night snack that he had made which would normally be eaten with jokes and chit chat about various things. However this time everyone ate in silence until Jungkook spoke up. “Hyung do we have any way to find out if Y/N is okay or not?”, he asked of Namjoon.

He shook his head, “Not that I can think of. None of us have her number and there’s not really any other way to contact her.”, he replied. “What if we call her workplace on Monday? I’m sure if it was her in the accident that they would know what hospital she was at?”, Jimin suggested. Jin shook his head, “Even if they do know they can’t just give out information like that to anyone that calls.” “What if we just go to her apartment to see if she’s there?”, Hoseok asked. “We have two meetings in the morning and then we leave for tour in the evening. We’d never have time.”, Yoongi replied. Feeling hopeless they slowly one by one they made their way to their respective bedrooms to try and get some sleep even though they were all filled with worry.

After being gone for six weeks on tour the boys were all ecstatic to be home, to sleep in their own beds, to get some much needed rest. But mostly to check on you. They spent the entire tour worried about how you were doing. “Come on guys. We have to go see if Y/N is home. Let’s go.”, Jungkook said impatiently. “Maybe we could stop and get some flowers or a teddy bear.”, Taehyung added. Namjoon nodded in agreement and off they went to hopefully find you at your apartment.

“Just a minute.”, you shouted after hearing several knocks at your door. You had been home from the hospital for a few weeks but were still getting a hang of using crutches. Luckily the cast should be off of your leg in the next couple weeks and then you can start physical therapy which should make it easier to move around.

You were more than surprised when you opened your door and saw your seven former friends standing there holding various stuffed animals and flowers. “Oh my god Y/N, what happened to you?”, Hoseok asked before wrapping you in a hug. “Oh it’s nothing. I had a little accident. Do you guys want to come in?”, you said. They all nodded their heads and followed you inside setting the gifts on the bench by the entrance.

“How was the tour?”, you asked trying to break the awkward silence. “Oh you know. Exciting but exhausting.”, Namjoon replied. “Can I get you guys anything to drink?”, you asked. But as you were struggling to get up Yoongi pulled you down back next to him on the couch, “Y/N please don’t hurt yourself. We’re fine. We’re more concerned with what happened to you?”

“Umm well it’s a little hazy but from what I can remember I saw your performance where you dedicated that apology song to me. I decided that I wanted to talk it out with you guys and maybe work on becoming friends again so I was walking to the bus stop. When I went to cross the street there was a car and I don’t really know how it happened but basically they couldn’t stop in time and they ran into me. I woke up in the hospital a week later. I had two surgeries on my leg and I had a lot of bruises and scrapes but other than that I’m okay.” There were loud gasps throughout the room followed by hugs. “I’m so sorry Y/N. Is there anything we can do to help?”, Jin asked. “No it’s okay. I’m getting by.”, you said through a smile.

“Well Y/N we’re glad you’re okay. We do really want to apologize for what happened and how we handled things. You were the first person outside of our company that we let get that close. I guess we just panicked and didn’t really think things through. Looking back we should’ve trusted you because you’ve never given us any reason not to. We really regret it and we want to be friends again no matter what it takes. We really miss you.”, Namjoon said. You thought for a minute before taking a deep breath, “I really miss you guys too. It’ll take some time before I feel 100% comfortable again but I do want us to be friends. I think it’s good for all of us.”

Over the next couple weeks they all took care of you in verified ways. Jin and Jimin brought you enough food so that you wouldn’t have to stand for long in your kitchen to cook anything. Even though you kept telling him not to, Yoongi insisted on driving you to all of your doctors appointments so you wouldn’t have to try and get on the bus with your crutches and cast. Hobi and Taehyung came over to keep you company by watching movies or painting. Namjoon came over and cleaned up your apartment for you while Jungkook would come help you do some exercises that were safe while your cast was on. You had to admit it was really nice having them around and things were starting to feel normal again.

You were sitting in the passenger seat of Yoongi’s car after getting your cast taken off. You were a little wobbly but it felt amazing. What your were even more happy about was going to dinner at the boys house. You never got the chance to see it after they officially moved in so you were excited. “Take it slow Y/N.”, Yoongi said while helping you out of the car. With every step you took you could hear him whisper “slowly”. “Yoongi I’m not made of glass.”, you chuckled. “I know I just want to make sure you get in okay.”, he said shyly with a hint of a blush forming on his cheeks. Once in the house you were greeted with the smells of all your favorite dishes. “Everybody we’re here.”, Yoongi shouted. It didn’t take long for six others to come running to the front door to greet you. After giving out hugs, very gently as ordered by Yoongi, you walked off with Taehyung who had you by the hand. He wanted to give you the official tour.

Dinner was filled with lots of jokes and laughter. You had forgotten how much you missed this. Once the dishes were cleared everyone made their way to the living room to watch a movie. You were cuddled under a blanket next to Yoongi who would ask you every ten minutes if you were okay or needed anything. You wanted to be annoyed but you found it so cute how worried he was. Once the movie was over you grabbed your jacket and headed for the door where Jin was already waiting to take you home. Before you left you heard Namjoon call your name. “Y/N I was wondering if you wanted to stop by the studio one day this week. We’d like your opinion on some new music.”, he said. He must’ve sensed your apprehension because he continued, “Only if you want to. I don’t want you to be uncomfortable. We just really value your opinion and like knowing what you think from an Army’s point of view.” You thought for a minute before nodding, “Okay yeah I’ll be there. I’d love to represent Army.” You watched Namjoon breakout into a big dimply smile before walking away. You turned back to Jin who was standing there with his own big smile. Taking his hand you made your way carefully to his car.

You were finally comfy in your bed after a long exhausting day. About to drift off to sleep you were woken up when you heard your phone go off. Quickly checking it your heart skipped a beat when you saw the message,

Yoongles: “Hey Y/N, I hope you’re home safely and comfy right now. I’ve been thinking about something for a while and I just can’t wait another minute. I really like you a lot and I was wondering if you’d want to go out to dinner with me next Saturday? Like a date.”

#bts #bts fanfic #bts x reader #bts imagines #bts fluff #yoongi #jin #namjoon #hoseok #jimin #taehyung #jungkook #jhope #v #suga #rm #bts fic

[alex51324]

It's Almost Here! North American Solar Eclipse, 2024

As I mentioned in that other post, it will be visible as at least a partial eclipse to most of North America, with the path of totality cutting a diagonal from Sinaloa, Mexico to Newfoundland, Canada, including 15 US states from Texas to Maine.

Don't be fooled by how we just had one back in October, and another one a few years ago in 2017: total solar eclipses are rare! They only happen when the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up just perfectly--and only for a small portion of the Earth's surface each time.

It's a wild coincidence that North America/the US has gotten three in such a short span of time; the last one before the recent trio was in 1979, and the next one won't be until 2044. (We do have a big partial coming to us in 2033!) The Northeastern US won't see another until the 2070's.

(Note: If you are not in North America, you can use these maps to see when your continent will have its turn!)

This eclipse is also really special in that its path of totality sweeps across a lot of heavily-populated areas. About 31 million people live within the path of totality, and millions more are expected to visit.

So, it's a pretty big deal, and now's the time to get ready!

If you live in the path of totality:

Lucky you! Look up your location on these maps to get the exact time and duration of totality.

Be ready for extra traffic & crowds--especially if you live somewhere with stuff for tourists, or a place that people outside the immediate area will have heard of.

Totality times are in the afternoon, ranging from about 1:30 in Texas to 3:30 in Maine (local times), so if you'll be at school, or at work in a setting where you can't choose your own break times, now's a good time to talk to whomever you need to. It's not unreasonable to ask to step out into the parking lot for the three minutes that people will be coming from far and wide to see--but depending on your setting, it may take some arranging ahead of time. (If you're in school, hopefully your science teachers have already thought of this, but if not, ask them. And if your science teachers are jerks, try other teachers.

If you live near the path of totality:

Try to go! As the American author Annie Dillard says, "Seeing a partial eclipse bears the same relation to seeing a total eclipse as kissing a man does to marrying him, or as flying in an airplane does to falling out of an airplane."

(Link is to the Atlantic; if you hit a paywall, the 12-foot ladder works.)

Here's a map of approximate driving distances to the path of totality, in the US (from this page).

If you're close enough to think about going, here are some Google maps with eclipse overlays for more detailed planning. (I like the Xavier Jubier one.)

Once you're inside the path of totality, anywhere you can see the sun is a valid viewing location, but if you're making a day of it and you want to find a special spot, check local visitor's bureaus or tourism offices for the area you'll be in. They'll probably have a list of parks and other places. For instance, here's what Erie, Pennsylvania has.

Seriously, If you are able to drive/have a car, live within day-trip distance of the path of totality, and can be away from work/school without losing your job/being arrested for truancy, you should go. This is a once-in-a-lifetime type of thing, and there's still loads of time to plan a day-trip.

(Note: If you aren't in day-trip distance, but now you want to go, you don't have a lot of options: hotels and flights have been full for ages. However, if you're in two-days-driving distance, you might be able to find a Sunday-night base camp, from which you can get up on Monday morning and drive several more hours to the path of totality. For instance, in Pennsylvania, there are still reasonably-priced hotel rooms to be had in State College, which is--in normal traffic--three and a half hours from Erie. (You might even be able to get a little closer than that; I just checked State College because they have a lot of hotels for the Penn State football crowds.} So if you're coming from, say, Maryland or Virginia, that could work, and there may be similar creative options for other regions. Again, if this is something that's feasible for you to do, without bankrupting yourself, getting fired, or other long-term consequences, I would strongly consider doing it!

If you live in North America, but have no way to get to the totality:

A partial eclipse is still pretty cool! And again, it'll be a while before you have another chance to see one, so it's worth it to make the time.

All of the 48 contiguous US states will be able to see some amount of eclipse. So will Hawaii, Mexico, Central America, and most of Canada and the Caribbean islands, plus a little bit of South America. (Alaska and part of the Yukon are SOL, but you will have your turn in 2033!)

Use these maps to look up the time and extent of the eclipse in your location.

As of this writing, you can still get eclipse glasses here, among other places. If you run out of time to get them, check for eclipse-viewing events at local parks, libraries, etc.--they may also have some to give away ahead of time, but even if not, if you go to an event, there will almost certainly be some to share.

The plus of a partial eclipse is that you have a fairly relaxed viewing window--as much as a couple of hours, depending how far you are from the middle of the eclipse zone--rather than a standout moment that you want to make sure you're in position for.

That makes it pretty easy to get a chance to see it even if you're at work--everybody can take turns stepping outside for a look. You can share eclipse glasses, too.

#eclipse 2024 #psa #my other post was such a big hit #I now feel an obligation #hope this is helpful to someone!

[phoenixsbby]

The Thing About Forever - Hangman x Fem!reader

summary: your casual relationship with Hangman can’t stay casual forever, especially when your heart isn’t the only one you have to protect

WC: 6.4k

a/n: happy monday everyone :/ ... hope this makes your day a little better!

warnings: slight smut, swearing, alcohol consumption, children lol

In your dreams that involve Jake, things often start like this: soft kisses pressed up and down the side of your neck, warm lips tracing the lines of your collarbones. A burning palm placed on your naked hip, mapping out curves and dips of your body. The spread of goosebumps across your skin at the sensation of his tongue, wet and soft, and his teeth, rough and greedy. 

You hum, it all feels so real when he bears into you, nipping and sucking until you’re red and raw. When your eyes flutter open and the feeling of him pressed behind you, holding you close, is as real as the mattress beneath you, you smile. As you adjust to the morning glow filtering into your bedroom, he continues to coax you from your dream state and into this blissful reality with impatient fingers digging their way into your flesh. 

When you arch your back against his front, you can feel how hard he is against you. You push and grind you ass back into him, the vibrations of his groans radiate from inside his body directly onto yours. 

You start to pant when his hand drags its way down lower and lower and lower until it parts your legs and settles in between your thighs, stroking lazily at your clit. You let your head fall back into the crook of his neck, gasping as his fingers move in and out of you in just the right way, the way he knows drives you absolutely crazy. In a matter of minutes, you’re coming all over him, droplets of yourself roll their way down your inner thighs and land on the sheets. 

He gathers the mess up with his fingers and presses them to your lips, watching with his own lips slightly parted as you wrap your mouth around each finger and suck until they come away clean. He turns your body around to be flush against his and hooks your leg over his lip - desperate doesn’t even begin to describe how he feels about being inside you.

You hold each others eyes without saying a single thing, letting everything you feel and wish you could put into words flow from the way you look into each other. You gasp and grin softly at the feeling of his cock gliding against your slit, teasing you a bit by barely entering you before pulling out again.

All you murmur is a breathy “please” and he gives in, plunging himself into you deep and hard. You let your jaw open and your nails dig into his skin as he keeps his arms wrapped around you, holding you close as he pounds into you. Your gaze never leave each others and although no words are spoken, continuous communication still occurs through sounds of pleasure and hazy eyes. You’re irresistible, the feel of you soaked and pulsing around him is mind altering and it doesn’t take long for him to reach his peak and come crashing down.

He buries his face into your neck and lets all of the moans, groans, and cries of your name out directly onto your skin as he rides out the high. A few seconds of silence pass, filled only with heavy breaths and gripping onto each other tightly, sweaty bare chest to sweaty bare chest, before you pull back and smile.

You’re sure this, the sex, the way he holds you, the way he looks at you, will never get old.

The first time you were with Hangman, you were sure it’d be a one and done deal. That was what you both originally agreed on, the parameters of casually hooking up fit within both of your lives best. But after one hit, like a drug of choice, your relationship became an overpowering kind of addiction. 

No feelings - that’s the golden rule.

The way he runs a hand along your hair and down your cheek, the way he smiles at you like you hung the moon, does not say no feelings. In fact, it screams fuck the golden rule!

You leave him with one final soft, drawn out kiss before getting out of bed to freshen up. You thrown on his baggy Navy t-shirt and a pair of sleep shorts that you absolutely did not sleep in last night and plop back down on the bed night to him with a groan, earning a chuckle from the man still naked under your duvet.

“What if we just never left this bed?“ You mutter into the pillows, feeling yourself melt deeper into them as his hand rubs up and down your back.

“That could pose a few logistical problems.”

“Such as?”

“Food? Water? Work?”

“Never heard of it.” He chuckles again as you flip over and look up at him. He still has bedhead, his usually neat and clean hair looks fluffier and askew and completely adorable. His face is still a little puffy with remnants of sleep and his lips are swollen from your kisses and ugh. Your heart feels like it turns to butter, soft and squishy in your chest at the sight of him looking so at home in your home. 

“You’re beautiful.” He says as he drags a thumb across your jaw. No feelings my ass. “And I’d be honored to be stuck in this bed with you for all of eternity.” You beam up at him and scoot forward until your lips are hovering just above his. You inch closer and closer and close until-

You jolt up at the sound of your front door opening and Penny’s voice flowing through the hallways of your house. She babysat Lennon last night and wasn’t supposed to bring her back until later, until before her evening shift at the bar. 

You rush out of bed and scurry, on your tip toes, to your bedroom door to close it as quietly as humanly possible. 

“I thought you said she wouldn’t be here?” Hangman asks, his voice coming out as a whisper. 

“Yeah well, that’s what I thought!” You whisper back. Penny knew you were ‘seeing someone’. She also knew how hard it was for a single mother to find spare time and meet new people so, she volunteered to take your daughter, Lennon, on some nights to free up your time. You loved her endlessly for it.

She knew you’d have someone here this morning ... she did this on purpose! Because you refused to tell her about the mystery man you’d been ‘seeing’, she dropped by early to catch a glimpse of him herself. That genius nasty woman!

When you moved to California to not only be closer to her but, also to get away from your shitty ex, she had warned you about men like Hangman. Naval men, she had said, it’s all the same game with them. Most, not all but, definitely most, are not good. You don’t need that.

Hence, why you’ve elected not to tell her about your hook up deal with a Naval man.

“Okay, so she’s here? It’s not a big deal.” Jake says as he gets up and throws on his sweats. He wasn’t referring to Penny. It really wouldn’t be a big deal if Penny found out, you’d most likely earn some firm looks and a kitchen lecture but, that wasn’t anything you hadn’t gotten from her before. He was referring to Lennon, to seeing her, to meeting her.

“Yes, it is a big deal!” Your voice changes from a causal whisper to one that mimics a yell. “I do not need strange men meeting my daughter!” Hangman furrows his brows and raises his hands like okay, rude. You roll your eyes. “Obviously I didn’t mean it like that! I just mean she’s impressionable! She needs stability and we agreed this wasn’t-“ You motion between your bodies and around the room and when no words come to you, ones that accurately describe what you’re even doing together, you settle on, “ya know!” 

Hangman’s features soften as he takes a few steps closer. “Actually, Y/N, I-“

The sound of knuckles meeting the wood of your bedroom door causes you to jump. You and Hangman stare at each other, wide eyed, and stay silent as if that’ll really convince her to walk away.

“I know you’re both in there.”

Oh God, you are so not getting out of this one.

You point to a window in your bedroom and grin at Jake. He shakes his head, you nod, he shakes, you nod, all while he takes a few steps toward the door, dodges your attempt to block him and reaches for the handle. 

Pennys eyes nearly drop out of her skull and roll to your feet.

“Good morning, Penny!” You strain out a grin, you’re sure it comes off as forced as it feels.

“What the fu-“

“Mommy!” Lennon comes toddling in from behind Pennys legs. She doesn’t pass even so much as a glance at Hangman, she just bolts to you as if she hasn’t seen you in weeks rather than one night. Your heart swells at the sweetness of it, at the clear display of her love for you. 

“Hi, baby.” You coo as you squat down and squeeze her tightly against you. You look up from over her shoulder to see Jakes eyes bouncing between you and Penny, all while Pennys eyes remain locked on him.

This is a lot, a lot is happening, probably too much. 

“How was your night with Aunty Pen?” You ask Lennon as you pull away from the hug and brush some hair away from her face. Maybe if you only acknowledge your daughter and not the other two people in the room, then they’ll just disappear. It’s not a bad idea, right?

“Good!” Lennon squeals as she reaches out and touches your face and your hair, the way you did hers. One of your favorite things about your girl was her affection. She always reaches out in someway, she appreciates the comfort of contact and the way she can show emotions she doesn’t know the words to describe yet.

“We painted and ate popsicles and played with Theo!” She smiles as she continues. 

“Wow!” You share her enthusiasm, taking her hands in yours before bringing them to your lips. When you look back up at your guests, both Hangman and Penny are still present (sigh) and staring right at you and Lennon with equally tender, emotional expressions. 

Did you really want to do this? To introduce Lennon to Jake? She loves everyone and anyone, she’s pure in that way. Life hasn’t taught her to mistrust or protect her heart. She’s over friendly and gets attached too easily and you assume she most likely got that from you too. You didn’t want her to develop any kind of fatherly feelings for Hangman if his plan was to bolt the same way your ex did.

Maybe if this meeting was a one time thing, Lenny will forget about him. He doesn’t have to keep coming around. Maybe it’s better for you too, to end this before it can get any more messy and Lennons feeling weren’t the only ones to get hurt. The thought makes you ache, looking at him now and knowing you won’t be able to trail kisses down his cheek or feel his arms wrapped around your waist, it settles in your stomach like a stone.

But, this isn’t about you. Three years ago, your main priority became Lennon, you will always put her first.

You lift Lennon up into your arms, noticing how much heavier she gets every time you do it and swallow that emotion down with the rest of them. 

“Lennon, this is Mama’s friend, Jake.” Your eyes leave your daughters and travel to Jake, who’s already watching you closely. He blinks away the glassiness that coats his eyes and looks to Lennon.

“Well hi there, Miss Lennon.” His voice is so gentle, you feel it threaten to crack your remaining resolve. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Lennon, your outgoing, brilliant girl, sticks out her hand to for him to shake. Jake, without hesitation, takes her little hand in his big one and gives it a firm shake with a bright grin on his face.

“My mom has never talked about you before!” Lennon says shamelessly. You snort, adjusting her against your hip before meeting Hangmans eye and mouthing ‘busted’. 

“Well your mom has certainly told me about you.” He pokes her side playfully, pulling a giggle out of her. “She goes on and on all the time about her amazing little girl.” Your daughter smiles widely at him as she squeezes you around the neck.

“Do you want to see my books?” She asks him eagerly. She’s loved books and reading for as long as she could show interest in anything other than food (like mother, like daughter). She’s always raring and ready to show off her collection to anyone willing to see it. You can picture it in your head, the three of you going to see her books and her toys and it all just becoming a slippery slope leading to more. 

Your throat suddenly feels too tight to pull in the oxygen that your lungs demand of it. 

“Actually, honey.” You draw her attention back to you. “Jake has to get going to his big, adult job.” Your daughter frowns and whines a “but” before Penny cuts in.

“Lenny, why don’t you and I go make some breakfast for your Mama and let her say goodbye to her friend?” You place Lennon back down on the ground and send Penny a thankful look, one she returns with a oh-this-is-so-not-over-look that has you quickly looking away.

“Okay!” Lennon cheers and bolts toward the kitchen, dragging Penny with her.

You collapse against the doorframe when she’s out of sight. Hangman leans against the adjacent side of the door, chewing at his bottom lip. 

“You know I’m off today.” He doesn’t phrase it like a question because he’s right, you do know. You were planning to spend more time with each other this morning before .. well .. all of that.

“I know.” You scrub your hands over your face. “But, you can’t stay.” 

You hate that flash of hurt that crosses over his face.  

“But, I-“

“No. We decided from the first time we met that this would be causal. And Lennon ... she gets so attached so easily and I can’t let her get hurt as soon as you stop coming around because you’ve found someone better.” You huff. 

You aren’t stupid and you certainly weren’t born yesterday. You’ve heard things about Hangman, about his lifestyle, about how he doesn’t prefer to be anywhere near a relationship if it’s close to being labeled ‘long term’ or ‘serious’. And you get it, you do. His job makes developing deeply rooted relationships difficult. If he choses to keep others at an arms length until he’s ready to settle down and accept love and the pain associated with it, then so be it.

If there’s more to it, a part of his game that leads you to believe that there was a possibility of more when there really wasn’t, you aren’t willing to participate. 

“I wouldn’t-“

“Jake.” You cut him off with a deep sigh. The echoes of Lennons laugh that travel through the hallway land directly in your chest, pulling and tugging your heart in all different directions. “We had a lot of fun. You’re a great guy ..” Jake shakes his head. “But I think we need to stop whatever this is. We agreed it couldn’t be anything more. And this is ...” You gesture toward the kitchen, more laughter streams through as if it’s a sign. “Too much.” Your voice cracks slightly at the end, causing you to snap your mouth shut. 

Jake lets his head hang and keeps his gaze low, silent in the time he allows to let your words to fully sink in. 

“Okay.” You hear him reply, his voice coming out low and gravelly. He looks up, blinks a few times and nods. “Okay.” He repeats with more sturdiness, more acceptance. He takes a few steps closer until he’s effectively invaded your personal space. He rests a hand on your hip and you let him, savoring the heat that emanates from his palm and seeps into your skin. He places a gentle, tender kiss to your forehead, takes one last look at you, then walks away.

You hear a faint call of ‘bye, Mister Jake!’ from the kitchen and have to pretend that in that moment, your feet are cement blocks just to keep yourself from chasing him down and begging him to stay. 

You release a deep breath you didn’t know you were holding after you hear the front door close. Once you’ve effectively blinked away the prickle of tears you feel against your dry eyes and take one last long exhale, you head to the kitchen to see Penny and Lennon.

Lennon is standing on a stool, supported by Penny, mixing (or at least, attempting to mix) some batter in a large bowl.

“Pancakes! Mommy’s favorite!” Lennon giggles as she moves her small arms in big circles to combine the ingredients.

“Sounds perfect.” You smile and kiss her cheek before moving toward the coffee machine. 

“So,” Penny starts, causing you to tense “Hangman, huh?” You brace yourself for the look of disappointment you’ll see on her face when you turn around. Except when you do turn, it isn’t there. All you see on her face is look of genuine interest, maybe even a look of understanding. 

You scoop a finger into the bowl of batter and stick it into your mouth, all while mumbling, “Not anymore.” She sends you a crooked, sympathetic smile as you lean against the counter.

“I should be mad at you.” You tell her, keeping an eye on Lennon to ensure her acute focus remains on the bowl in front of her and not your conversation. “You knew I had a guy here and you still brought Lennon home.” 

“I know.” Penny fixes her body so its turned toward you while still supporting Lennon. “I’m sorry. But I knew it was the guy you’ve been seeing for awhile and I figured maybe you needed a little push.” 

You narrow your eyes at her, the words she’s chosen buzz around your head like bees, too fast and too scary to try to grasp on to. 

“Come on, Y/N. You’ve got to give me a little more credit.” She grins. “I know you like him. You always try to hide how you excited you get when I offer to take Lennon so you can see him and you always come back with this dreamy look in your eyes, a look I’m very familiar with by the way.” She snickers as your cheeks flood with heat. You hadn’t realized how obvious you’d been about it all, about how you really felt for Jake. 

“And I trust your judgement. I knew if you kept seeing him, he must have been a good guy. Or at least, a better guy than ...” Penny covers Lennons ears, causing her to giggle “your ex.” She pulls her hands away and helps Lennon add some chocolate chips into the bowl. 

Jake is a better man than your ex, by far. Lennon was too young when he bolted to have any solid memories of her father. And he had made it plenty clear that he didn’t have any intention on playing a role in her future. 

That’s why you’ve been hesitant to bring men not only into your life but, into hers as well. You know that the minute you do, he’ll start to fill a void Lennon may feel in her life without a father, a void that you, despite your best efforts, might never be able to fill on your own. 

You should be mad at Penny for jump starting that process, for pushing the boat of your relationship with Jake into uncharted waters. But, you’re not mad. You know that if it weren’t for her, you may never been the one to cut the rope and do it yourself.

Not that it even matters anymore. When it came down to it, Hangman proved to you exactly what you had believed him and your relationship to be. 

“I’ve known Hangman for a bit,” Penny adds “he’s a good guy. He may not come off that way at first but, I know who he really is.” You open your mouth to reply when Lennon decides to slide herself into the conversation.

“Mommy, are you have Mister Jake going to be friends forever?” She stops her mixing and looks up at you. There, looking into her eyes, you find a soft glow of curiosity that you’ve seen in her many times before. Your gaze flickers briefly to Penny who gives you a small shrug. You take a deep breath and smile down at Lennon.

“The thing about forever is ... it’s always changing. Forever can feel like thirty minutes or a hundred days, it can pass in the blink of a second or stretch on for years. It’s an inaccurate measure of time. So, I don’t know if Jake and I will be friends forever.” At the sight of her little pout, you scoop her hands into yours. “What I do know, is that I will always love you, no matter how long my forever is.” 

“I’ll love you for my forever too, Mommy.” She smiles at you before quickly centering her focus back on the pancake batter. You chuckle and shake your head, hoping she caught onto the point as much as her developing brain could allow.

——

Hangman can’t believe it’s over. Sure, he’d only spent a handful of months with you. Did a majority of the times you found yourselves together end in sex? Yes. Did that mean he felt like that time spent was any less valuable? No. He feels like he knows you in a way so many other people never will. A way, deep down, he wishes not a single soul other than himself gets the privilege to.

But it seemed like when it really came down to it, all of it was just a hook up to you.

What you had said to him in your bedroom was stuck in his head, replying like a record with a scratch, catching over and over again.

As soon as you stop coming around because you found something better.

Found someone better

Found someone better

Someone better

Someone bett-

No, it doesn’t seem like that’s ever going to be possible. 

You’ve branded yourself onto him, he’ll carry around a scar of you everywhere he goes. He’ll most likely use it to compare and find himself disappointed (but, not shocked) when no one does. 

Hangman takes another shot and flags down the bartender who, thankfully, is not Penny tonight. He feels a hand place itself on his shoulder, causing him to look up and observe Rooster with disinterest as he slides into the barstool beside him.

“How ya doing, buddy?” 

“Awesome.” Hangman takes another shot.

“Clearly.”

After a second or two of nothing besides a lull in conversation and the background noice of clattering glasses and soft music, Bradley asks, “Is this about that woman I’ve seen you staring at whenever she’s here? Penny’s niece?”

“Why do you care?”

Bradley scoffs and shakes his head, a small grin tugs at his lips. “Come on, Hangman. You know why I care.”

Oh my god, Jake thinks, how drunk am I going to have to get tonight?

“Anyway,” Bradley continues “do you want to talk about it?”

“No.”

“It’d probably hel-“

“No.”

“But, maybe I could-“

“She dumped me, okay?”

Bradley blinks at him, slightly shell shocked. “You got dumped?” 

Jake groans and rakes a hand over his face. “No. Technically we were never together.”

“Why?”

“She has a kid.”

“…so?”

“She thinks I’m a player.”

“…you are?”

“She doesn’t want her kid to get attached to me then be sad when I stop coming around because I’ve fucked it all up.”

Bradley sits back in the barstool and lets another lull settle between them while he processes this new information. For awhile, Jake thinks Bradley won’t say anything because he’s also come to the conclusion that you’re right. It’s a move any good mother would make and he’s proud of you for doing what you feel is necessary, despite how much it burns him. 

‘She thinks that you only like her as a friend.” It’s more of a statement than a question but, Jake grunts in agreement regardless. “And she thinks you’re still pursing other women romantically.” He grunts again despite that being the furthest thing from the truth. “She doesn’t know that you’d drop it all for her if she gave you the chance.”

“Wow, Rooster, you are really just so preceptive.”

Bradley tilts his head and raises his eyebrows and Jake shuts up.

“Well if that’s true then what the fuck are you doing here?”

“What-“  Hangman blanches. “What do you mean?”

“If you want more from her, you have to tell her that, you idiot! By leaving her when she asked you to, you only proved her point! If you want something with her then you have to fight for her. Show her that this is no longer casual for you, that you’re in this for real, and then she’ll reconsider!” Its Hangman’s turn to blink at Rooster, trying to comprehend his words.

“Do you want to be in her life?”

“Yes.”

“Do you want to be in her daughters life?” 

“Yes. You should see her Rooster, she’s adorable. And so smart. Y/N has done such a good job raising her and-“ Rooster throws his hands up in the air and that’s when it finally clicks.

“Oh.” Realization comes, very slowly but, it comes nevertheless. “Oh. I have to tell her!”

“Not tonight, big man.” Rooster pushes Hangman back into his stool after he shoots up out of it. “It’s late and you’re definitely not sober enough to pull this off.”

Tomorrow, Hangman thinks, I’ll tell her first thing tomorrow.

——

After wrestling Lennon into a sweater, gathering all her toys into your bag, and packing both of your lunches, you are finally ready to wrangle her out of the house and into your car. Normally, she’s nothing but eager to head to the beach on a Sunday but, she slept poorly the night before and has been cranky all morning. The smoother the process of transporting her from one place to another, the better.

It’s going smoother than expected so far and but, of course, nothing ever goes perfectly to plan. When you open your door and come face to face with Hangman, lurking on your porch, you’re pretty sure even Lennon falters at the sight. 

“Hi.” His greeting is causal, his smile subtle and soft. 

“How-“ You start, your eyes darting down to Lennon clinging to your leg and back up to Jake. “How long have you been standing there?”

“Not long enough for your neighbors to consider me a stalker.” He tries to joke but the laugh gets lodged in his throat, coming out forced and broken. He winces at the sound, he’s probably never been this nervous in his life and his profession involves putting his life on the line so, that’s saying something. 

“Well, that’s good.” You smile back and watch some of the evident tension in Hangman’s shoulders loosen. “I wouldn’t want to end up on Dateline or anything.” You laugh together naturally, as if this isn’t the awkward, unexpected encounter that it really is. 

“Hi, Mister Jake.” Lennon smiles up at him from a few feet below you two. 

“Hi, Miss Lennon.” Jake greets her back with a sweet smile that threatens to melt you like candle wax under a hot flame.

“Did you, uh, need something?” You ask, glancing back down to Lennon who’s still transfixed on Jake.

“No, I-“ He clears his throat. “Well, actually, yes. I-“ His eyes flicker down to Lennon. He can’t say he intended to declare his feelings in front of not only you but, your very attentive daughter as well. But he guesses it’s okay, he wants Lennon to understand to the best of her ability how much he cares for her mom.

Still, he starts to panic slightly. All of the words and phrases he rehearsed during the drive over suddenly feel like a foreign language on his tongue.

And it’s not like you don’t notice that he’s acting like a fish out of water.

You’ve known Hangman for a few months now and you’ve never seen him act like this. Fumbling for his words, slightly sweaty despite the cloud cover protecting him from the heat of the California sun, clearly he has something important to say.

You can tell he’s going to tell you that he wants more, that he wants you. You desperately want him to and despite your entire argument against continuing your hook ups being that it could risk Lennons feelings, you start to believe that if he’s serious about this, about you and her, then there’s a possibility that this could work.

You put him out of his misery by cutting him off, “Little Lenny and I were just headed to the beach.” You pat down her slightly crazy, still lingering bed head. “Want to join us?”

If this man is about to tell you that he wants a real relationship, then you need to be ensured that he’s not in it for you but, for Lennon as well. If they can spend the day together and things feel natural and good and you can see potential then maybe, just maybe, you do have a future together.

It’s just one day, you tell yourself. If it doesn’t work out then you’ll be very grateful for her toddler attention span and the comforting idea that you can’t remember a single thing from your own terrible twos.

If Jake has any disinterest in the idea, he doesn’t show it. He blinks away an expression that feigns shock before putting on his signature grin. 

“I’d love to.”

——

Just because it’s late fall doesn’t mean that it isn’t beach weather in San Diego. It’s a little colder than usual, there are more cloud peppering the sky than you’d prefer but, it’s still the kind of weather that allows you to sit on the sand, watch the waves, and have a good day with your girl.

And Jake, of course.

Bringing Lennon to the beach every Sunday has been something you’ve done since the first week you moved to the area. You hoped it would help her accumulate to the climate and develop a similar love for the beach that you’ve possessed since your own childhood. She fell for it instantly.

After waiting patiently for Jake to help you set up a beach blanket, Lennon gets right into showing off all of her favorite beach toys and what she prefers to do with each. She insists in needing his help to build the ‘biggest sandcastle on any beach ever’. It sounds like a tall task but, you’re pretty sure Jake isn’t one to turn down a challenge.

You give him an encouraging nod and let your daughter steal his attention away as she so often does around others. You watch as the two dig and fill and build in the sand until it forms some resemblance of a sand castle, all while they talk and laugh and smile. They get along well, really well. It’s clear despite his over charismatic and sometimes egotistical behavior, Jake is really good with kids, your kid, and you let your heart swim in the warmth of it.

You find yourself turning away after observing some more. The way Lennon traces the features of Jakes face with her little fingers, the way she crawls on him until he’s flinging himself back into the sand with her giggling against him, you need a second away from the sight of it to really think. 

One day can’t really prove anything, you know that. There will be days when Lennon isn’t in a good mood or your not or he’s not, how will your dynamic change then? All that today, this moment, is proving is that there is a chance that this could work out and you’re finally at a point in your life where you feel like you can take that chance.

After an admittedly nice stretch of time with her focus on someone else, you call Lennon over to make sure she eats and has some water. Within only an hour of filling her stomach and playing with more toys, she grows fussy and you take that as the cue that it is - time to get her home for a well earned nap. Without needing to be asked, Jake helps you clean and pack everything up like the gentleman you know he is. By the time everything is stowed away and ready to be hauled off of the sand, Lennon, being her dramatic self, can barely stand from being just so tired. 

“I can carry her.” Jake speaks up, pulling your attention to him. With your hands already full, you’re not in a position to turn the offer down. You’re glad you don’t turn him down. You watch, trying to remain steady in the flimsy sand under your feet, as he scoops her up into his arms. It makes you thankful for the weight of the bags grounding you in your spot, your face may have have met the sand otherwise.

You get a full view of them walking back to the car together, you watch closely as he cradles her close to his chest, as she tucks her head against his shoulder and lets her eyes flutter shut, soaking in his warmth and safety. 

Motherfucker, flame meet wax.

Lennon sleeps the entire ride home after Hangman places her into her car seat and lets you explain to him, very quietly, how to strap her in. He even offers to drive back after taking in the sight of the bags under your eyes that have grown more prominent throughout the day, you probably need a nap as bad as Lennon at this point.

During the drive, with the windows cracked just enough to let in the fresh air and the radio turned off to let Lennon rest, a comforting silence settles between you and Jake. The conversation yesterday feels like it was a distant memory, faded and blurred by the events of day, by the way he had shown up for you and your girl. You can feel the energy in what today means for you two like a tangible force in the air. You slip your fingers in between Jakes, hoping to translate some of that energy sizzling beneath your skin to him. By the way he squeezes your hand tightly in his own, you can tell he understands all the words the gesture truly means.

When you get home, Jake doesn’t hesitate in offering to take a knocked out Lennon from the car to her room and this time you don’t hesitate, even in the slightest, in letting him. You show him the way to her small bedroom and he follows all your instruction on how to tuck her in.

After you ensure that she’s all set, showing no signs of waking up anytime soon, your eyes catch Jakes figure, lingering above her to watch her sleep.

“She’s perfect, Y/N.” 

The words, the sentiment, wrap around you like a blanket. Warmth settles in your chest and spreads its way through every inch of you.

As soon as Lennons door is shut, you’re rounding on Hangman and connecting your lips to his. He kisses you back instantly, encasing you in his arms to pull you against his body. How is it possible to feel both comforted and exhilarated through a kiss? The way his lips move against yours is natural, picking up on a rhythm you two have developed over time. There’s a relief in familiarity and easiness of it. But, there’s also an intense heat and hunger there. A spark that ignites no matter how accustomed you get to kissing him. 

You guide him back toward your bedroom and only when you turn to shut your own door do you allow yourself to break the kiss. You’re ready to kiss him again but halt in your tracks when Jake puts out his hands. 

“Before we continue this, I came here this morning to tell you something and I-“ He runs a hand through his hair before taking a deep breath. “I feel like now more than ever I need to say it.” You nod encouragingly, knowing now more than ever you’re ready to hear it. 

“I don’t want this to be casual. I want all of it.” He takes a step closer to run a hand across your cheek. “I want the date nights, whether that’s going out somewhere or staying in with you and Lennon. I want the feelings, every single one. Everything I’ve felt for you since we met has been anything but casual. I want to be in Lennons life and watch her grow and help her flourish. I want you. All of you.”

You’re a little breathless by the time he adds, “I really like you, Y/N. I’m positive I could love you if you just let me.” You feel an undeniable smile peak its through the corners of your lips.

“I really like you too, Jake. I trust you, with me, with Lennon. With all of it.” Jake takes your face in his hands and smiles before connecting your foreheads. “Please, don’t let us down.”

“You and her? Never.” He kisses you then, a strong and sure kiss that tastes a lot like forever.

——

all the feels

#hangman x reader #jake seresin x reader #hangman fic #jake 'hangman' seresin fanfiction #jake 'hangman' seresin #jake seresin fic #jake 'hangman' seresin fic #top gun maverick #top gun maverick fanfiction #hangman fanfiction #jake seresin fanfiction #top gun: maver #top gun: maverick fanfiction

[petaltexturedskies]

The melancholy river bears us on. When the moon comes through the trailing willow boughs, I see you face, I hear your voice and the bird singing as we pass the osier bed. What are you whispering? Sorrow, sorrow. Joy, joy. Woven together, like reeds in moonlight.

Virginia Woolf, from The String Quartet in “Monday Or Tuesday: Eight Stories”

#virginia woolf

[indigenous-character-tournament]

Indigenous Character Tournament

Round 1

The bracket was randomly generated with minor tweaking to balance it out since there are so many characters. Ties are allowed only when there is an exact 50/50 and in that case, the characters will move on as a team. Propaganda is allowed and encouraged! The polls of each bracket will last one week! Below are the match-ups in case it is hard to read the bracket! :)

Voting will start Monday, May 8th at 6:00 P.M. EST! The polls will be released in waves.

Bracket A

Eliza Maza (Gargoyles) vs Willie Jack (Reservation Dogs)

Sokka (Avatar: The Last Airbender) vs Kamakiri (One Piece)

Joseph (Blood Quantum) vs Fuzzy Mac (Grace Beside Me)

John Redcorn (King of the Hill) vs Clinton Skye (FBI: Most Wanted)

Travis Manawa (Fear the Walking Dead) vs Jessica Keynes (Miraculous Ladybug)

Artemy Burakh (Pathologic) vs Nakamura Kotan (Yuusha Dan)

Delsin Rowe (Infamous: Second Son) vs Moana (Moana)

Pike Dexter (Big Eden) vs Naru (Predator)

Victor Joseph (Smoke Signals) vs Volo (Pokemon Legends: Arceus)

Prince Ashitaka (Princess Mononoke) vs Kurapika Kurta (Hunter x Hunter)

Naranpa (Black Sun) vs Kirikou (Kirikou and the Sorceress)

Fredzilla (Big Hero 6) vs Margaret Kohere (Apex Legends)

Wyper (One Piece) vs Jenna Begay (Echo Project)

Kronk (The Emperor's New Groove) vs Rock (Nanbaka)

Ka'kwet (Anne with an E) vs Akita (Ninjago)

Tanis (Letterkenny) vs Caitlin (Mohawk Girls)

Bracket B

Asirpa (Golden Kamuy) vs Asterix (Asterix the Gaul)

Little Strongheart (My Little Pony) vs Atticus O'Sullivan (The Iron Druid)

Makoa Gibraltar (Apex Legends) vs Joss (Blood Quantum)

Kenai (Brother Bear) vs Ratonhnhaké:ton (Assassin’s Creed III)

Miyax/Julie (Julie of the Wolves) vs Massai (Fortnite)

Anna (Mohawk Girls) vs Princess Maya (Maya and the Three)

Izel (Onyx Equinox) vs Mercy Thompson (Mercy Thompson)

Charles Smith (Red Dead Redemption 2) vs Dr. Joshua "Strongbear" Sweet (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)

Lady Silence/Silna (The Terror) vs Dedue (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)

Koen West (Cleverman) vs Hau (Pokémon Sun and Moon)

Elora Danan Postoak (Reservation Dogs) vs Iduna (Frozen)

Zia (Mysterious Cities of Gold) vs Knuckles Thrash/Harley (Sleepless Domain)

Carlos Oliveira (Resident Evil series) vs Nainoa Flores (Sharks in the Time of Saviors)

Katara (Avatar: The Last Airbender) vs Little Creek (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron)

Asta Twelvetrees (Resident Alien) vs Hototo (Appare-Ranman!)

Bracket C

Nate Kinski (Neighbours) vs Usui Horokeu/Horohoro (Shaman King)

Reki Kyan (SK8 the Infinity) vs Waruu West (Cleverman)

Mugen (Samurai Champloo) vs Sitka (Brother Bear)

Samantha Black Crow (American Gods) vs Sasappis (Ghosts CBS)

Nina Aroyo (A Snake Falls to Earth) vs Malakai Mitchell (Heartbreak High)

Echo Reverie (Friends at the Table) vs Nuna (Kisima Inŋitchuŋa)

Margu (Klaus) vs Raúl Cocolotl (Wendell & Wild)

Huā Chéng (Heaven Official's Blessing) vs Leilani (Indivisible)

Elatsoe Bride (Elatsoe) vs Tao (Mysterious Cities of Gold)

Scar (Fullmetal Alchemist) vs Jesse Cosay (Infinity Train)

Kalgara (One Piece) vs Molly Mabray (Molly of Denali)

Miko Kalani (Barbie) vs Tom Evans (Captain Canuck)

Nani Pelekai (Lilo & Stitch) vs Gideon Nav (The Locked Tomb)

Thomas Builds-the-Fire (Smoke Signals) vs Fiza (Daevabad Trilogy)

Tikal the Echidna (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs Greiger (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Maya Lopez/Echo (Marvel comics) vs Bear Smallhill (Reservation Dogs)

Bracket D

Chakotay (Star Trek: Voyager) vs Piper McLean (Heroes of Olympus)

Emperor Kuzco (The Emperor's New Groove) vs Denahi (Brother Bear)

Ricky Baker (Hunt for the Wilderpeople) vs Kristoff (Frozen)

Serapio (Black Sun) vs Boy (Boy - 2010 film)

Inkarmat (Golden Kamuy) vs Geronimo Jr. (Cyborg 009)

Tanigaki Genjirō (Golden Kamuy) vs Betty (Infamous: Second Son)

Pacha (The Emperor's New Groove) vs JJ Jacobs (DImension 20)

Kaya'aton'my (American Girl) vs Danielle Moonstar/Mirage (Marvel comics)

Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs Sacagawea (Night at the Museum)

Débora (Cidade Invisível) vs Matthew Carver (Kagagi)

Papa-Capim (Turma da Mônica) vs Professor Kukui (Pokémon Sun and Moon)

Tainá (Tainá uma aventura na Amazônia) vs Nuna (Indivisible)

Ken Hotate (Parks and Recreation) vs Nizhoni (Race to the Sun)

Revali (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) vs Daunis Fontaine (Firekeeper's Daughter)

Korra (The Legend of Korra) vs Ch'ah Toh Almehen/Namor the Submariner (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)

Tye Longshadow (Young Justice) vs Lilo Pelekai (Lilo & Stitch)

#indigenous character tournament #tumblr polls #ict round 1 #ict brackets

[lottieleeweekend]

Lottielee Weekend is a fandom event to celebrate, analyze, and generally come together over the relationship between Lottie Matthews and Laura Lee from the TV show Yellowjackets. While Lottielee Weekend will focus on the idea of a romantic connection between Lottie and Laura Lee, any and all fanworks—fic, art, edits, vids, meta, playlists—focusing on any facet of their relationship are welcome.

Lottielee Weekend will run from Friday, January 5 to Monday, January 8, 2024. This coincides with the Feast of the Epiphany, which celebrates the baptism of Jesus in some Christian traditions, and will also allow for a more relaxed focus after the pressures of the major winter holidays. EDIT: LOTTIELEE WEEKEND HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024.

Each day will have an optional theme to spark your creativity:

Day 1: Afterlife

Lottielee is a ship that deals a lot with ghosts, spirits, purgatory, apparitions, memory, and outliving someone you love; why not explore that? Anything dealing with the afterlife, either literally (such as through the death realm and ghostly apparitions) or figuratively, falls under this prompt.

Alternative prompt: Fire

Day 2: In Another Life

Canon divergence or canon rewrite, no-crash AU, winter in the Wilderness if Laura Lee had lived, Lottie as a deer, Laura Lee as a bear, reincarnation romance—it all goes here.

Alternative prompt: Water

Day 3: Monster AU

Just for fun. Does Laura Lee rise from the grave wanting to suck Lottie's blood? Does Lottie start acting especially weird around every full moon? Is "Jacques" secretly a lesbian succubus that's been possessing Lottie since the events of "Blood Hive" and manipulating Laura Lee into soft-launching being gay? You decide!

Alternative prompt: Snow

Day 4: Free Choice

Lottie and Laura Lee don't get a ton of agency over their all-too-limited time together in Yellowjackets canon, but you do. If you've felt bound to the prompts on previous days and want to cut loose, here's where to do it.

Some ground rules: Lottielee Weekend is for everyone. Clearly warn for explicit sexual content or for any gore or brutality that goes beyond what we see in Yellowjackets canon. Do not bash other ships, although criticizing or problematizing them (or even criticizing or problematizing Lottielee! We love them, but they're not without fault) is fine. Above all else, have fun, or what passes for fun with a ship as tragic as our poor doomed prophet and saint.

We will be tracking #lottieleeweekend and sharing submissions on this blog once the event begins. Feel free to use the hashtag on other platforms as well!

#lottieleeweekend #lottielee #yellowjackets #lottie matthews #laura lee #lottie lee

[archaeologicalnews]

In a first, coin bearing zodiac found off Israel's coast

Israel's Antiquities Authority said Monday it has discovered a rare 1,850-year-old bronze zodiac coin during an underwater survey off the coastal city of Haifa.

The coin bears the image of the zodiac sign Cancer behind a depiction of the moon goddess Luna.

Experts say the coin was minted in Alexandria, Egypt, under the rule of the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled between the years 138–161 A.D. It is part of a series of 13 coins depicting the 12 zodiac signs and one of the entire zodiac wheel.

The antiquities authority said it was the first time such a coin has been found off the Israeli coast. Read more.

#archaeology #coin #archeology #Israel #zodiac #cancer #zodiac sign #haifa