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#absolutely vibing to my play tonight folks
withahappyrefrain · 2 years
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Thigh-riding seems SO much like bobs vibe i need it in my life
Anon, you're absolutely right, it IS his vibe. 18+ folks! Overstimulation, thigh-riding, allusion to oral, Bob being a pleasure Dom bc it just makes sense
This is part of my 3K celebration! Come celebrate with me!
"Doing so good sweetheart, just a little more."
You whine into the crook of Bob's neck. The room feels hot and you can't tell if it's due to the summer heat or the multiple orgasms you just experienced.
He chuckles, which provides a great juxtaposition to how tightly he's gripping your hips, your soaked core grinding over and over his thigh. The material of his uniform pants provides a delicious friction against your throbbing clit.
"Thought you wanted this," He playfully admonishes.
He's absolutely right. You did want this. Wanted to see what he would do to you after a night of teasing him at the Hard Deck. You're still figuring out his limits; what pushes him over the edge.
Because it's still hard to believe that Bob Floyd, the guy who could barely get a sentence out when y'all first met, is the same guy who can have you bent over, screaming in pleasure.
Tonight you learned that it was leaning over the pool table, smirking as you looked over your shoulder, back at him, that made Bob practically drag you out of the bar and into bed.
The coil in your stomach tightens, signaling that you're getting close to the edge once again. Bob can tell from how erratic your hips are moving. He begins to move your hips back and forth for you- always the gentlemen.
"Bobby," You whine in his ear, "I'm close."
Bob can feel his cock twitch at the sound of your nickname for him and it takes every ounce in him to not flip you over and take you right then and there.
But then that would take away the fun of it, getting to watch you fall apart over and over again before his cock even enters you.
Your hand grips into his dirty blonde hair, which was no longer neatly combed. Bob's glasses were now sitting crooked on his face, faint purple bruises marking up his neck that will earn him winks and raised eyebrows tomorrow morning in training.
"Just let go, I got you sweetheart," He coos, pressing a kiss to the bridge of your nose. Because even when he's driving you to the edge, his softness still finds a way to seep through and make it known how much he loves you.
It's that softness that pushes you over, a broken cry escaping your lips as you lose control of your hips. There's definitely a wet spot on his pants but you know he doesn't mind. You can picture the small, satisfied smirk that'll adorn his face as he does laundry tomorrow.
He uses his hands to steady your withering body, one firmly on the small of your back, rubbing circles, the other on the back of your neck.
Your eyes are heavy, but not from the need to sleep. You slump forward, your body now resembling putty more than bones.
"That's it, I got ya." You hear your boyfriend whisper. It isn't until your head makes contact with something soft that you open your eyes.
No longer in your boyfriend's arms, you're now on your back. Bob's hands are pushing the hem of your dress up to your hips, exposing your core. The way he leans down to get himself situated between your thighs sends a chill up on your spine.
A whine escapes from your lips, your head too heavy to lift it up, "Want your cock."
The grin on his face tells you that he heard you loud and clear. It also tells you he is far from done when it comes to playing with your body tonight.
"Just gotta taste ya first, darlin'."
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dogwittaablog · 4 months
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ok but what do u think his flirting style is like? How would he make the first move or would he just wait it out until he’s absolutely sure the girl likes him back? How would he approach dating a girl seriously vs a hook up scenario? I love analyzing nolpats
*This is long so buckle up your seatbelts + hopefully I answered accordingly*
I have to be so honest, I bet you this mans only hardcore flirts when he’s absolutely hammered, especially with randoms. Kind of smooth kind of corny but it works, doesn’t use any weird pick up lines. I think the setting/vibe really matters in wether he’d be successful, also the kind of individuals as well. So imma break down some settings and scenarios of how I visualize nolpats “having” game.
1. In the bar. Honest to god I can see this dude just not care, I can just see him do a “typical” go over to a girl that probably his buddies egged him on to chat up, she’d most likely be with a group of friends.
He’d walk over the table or high stools at the bar they’re sitting at and just casually leans in to grab her attention but playing it off like he’s about to ring himself up a drink and needs the bartenders attention, while doing so he’d look at her and smile, this is when he’d be able to see if she’s amused, if he gets a smile back, slight blush and sees if they give that certain look girls give one another when a guy approaches them like “oh my god he’s cute, should I?” He’d then know what’s up, and then offer her a drink going “Ahh so what is your drink of choice tonight?” (He’d probably already be a couple drinks in.)
**I think in a club my dude would just be lounged in the VIP section with his buddies eyeing girls, but I think it’s just too chaotic to try to chat anyone up. So I can see him like a bar settings more, since you actually can be audible. But my man’s definitely getting sloshed, and it’s possible he approaches girls but he’d be seeing 3’s as 10’s. He’s so far gone his friends would grab someone for him, and nothing happens cause he’s so drunk and they gotta just get him a Uber home. 💀💀💀**
2. At a concert. I know that he loves folk music, now this is where I can see him find a girl he may end up liking. I’m pretty sure he attends this folk festival that happens every summer in WPG. I’ve seen clips of folk festivals/concerts and it seems like nothing but straight up immaculate good vibes. *You can just visualize this scenario going down at a Mt. Joy concert/set.*
He’s definitely not downing shots, at these events. Maybe has a beer or two to casually sip on, might be slightly high… He’d 100% see a girl near him, who he’d see is really enjoying herself and is into the music. Dudes definitely gonna be in some kind of awe maybe even blushing without realizing and smiling to himself. Might move in slightly more close to her, it probably gets to the point she bumps into him, or he’s now visible to get her attention. He’s no doubt in my mind looking at her and going “You look like you’re really enjoying yourself, you listen to them often?” If the moment home girl says “Yeah they’re my favourite band!” It’s game over and our mans would be out there figuring out as much as he can about her.
I think he’s someone who’s observant enough to know who he can or cannot approach. Tho any typical guy will just go fuck it time to time and just shoot there shot. Can confidently say most bar/club interactions that is definitely a hookup, outside those settings is always a different playing field.
It’s definitely a bonus and a relief if a girl right away makes it obvious they’d want him or is interested and makes the first move, tho I can see him wanting to be the one to take initiative.
*Dating app him… maybe a different level of down bad and traumatic 💀*
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falasta · 2 years
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Curtain Call Footage from April 14, 2022 (Cats Vienna, Ronacher Theatre)
Notes under the cut!
April 14:
Someone did a wolf-whistle at Tugger during the pause in the Misto number and Tugger looked at Misto and was like “oh HO!”
Just watching Alex standing during Pekes & Pollicles with his arms outstretched, eyes glancing sideways, beckoning for Louder Barks while continueing to smile winningly at the audience.
Munkustrap Wiggles during Skimble!!!
Rhys premiere!
Very reactive/active Cori
Tanto and Cori are super cute with each other and interact a lot!
OMG CASSANDRA YOU ARE BLOCKING MY VIEW AGAIN
Barbara totally has the “tipsy Diva everyone feels kind of sorry for” vibe
Munkustrap is REALLY conflicted about Grizabella—watching Munkustrap’s Face Journey is one of my favorite parts of this show
Interesting with Barbara Griz he wasn’t so aggressive during their Show down—in fact he reaches for her with a conflicted, yearning look on his face, then turns and leaps away. It absolutely parallels Demeter, and I didn’t see it with any of the other Grizabellas.
Munkustrap does look at her with pity for a good portion of the show. There is a History Here. (Also Barbara is Smol and Alex is Tol and it is extremely adorable)
Aulerstrap was FERAL tonight folks
The Demestrap PDA was pretty intense and hilarious tonight.
I mean it’s always there, but Anneke and Alex played it up to the nines
During Moments of Happiness when Munk goes to stretch out elegantly at the front of the stage he smolders at Demeter and slowlllly stretches his leg out. And Demeter gives him a look over her shoulder.
As Tugger is trying to convince everyone to give Misto a chance, they are TOTALLY MAKING OUT in the dark like DAMN you two get a room!
Munk raising up above Demeter and stroking down her leg before they fall down in to the cuddle pile 😳😳 (Bomba is there too on the other side. In fact Tugger, Munk, Demeter, and Bomba kind of curl up together)
Munkustrap doesn’t want Bomba there when Tugger appears—perhaps their combined energy would make the stage combust or something XD
(She comes back later when Munk is relaxing in the back and going with the flow)
Petra is an elegant and sexy Bomba. Anneke is showy and voluptuous. Birgit is reserved and seductive. I loved them all but I think Anneke’s might be my favorite.
Munkustrap bopping his head along to the trio during Gumbi and he and Misto doing their little dance together
When Jenny appears in her outfit and starts tapping Munk does a Toe Tap too and it is SO CUTE!!!
He and Misto do a little dance together before Misto has to go put his tap shoes on
Also Tap Dancing Mistoffelees? BEYOND precious!!!
Munkustrap curls up on the tire with Jenny’s fluffy robe
Lecherous Pirate Munk is back! (Not so great a view this time Growltiger kept blocking my view of the Raffish Crew!)
Sinisi Tugger and Aulerstrap are Gay Pirate Boyfriends. While Snova Tugger was a little jealous of Munk’s crush on Griddle, and Dominick’s Tugger had more of a crush than Munk, clearly both of them here have a thing for Griddle and they are 100% on board with that. Also it takes them ages to get Comfy in the Oven!!
(Also with Tol/Smol Munk vs. Tugger Munk does the heavy lifting)
Matt Levick never stops smiling during the entire show and I don’t know how he does it. But I adore him for it.
Alonzo so Elegant
Munk scratching his ear during Gus!!!
I just love the first part of the Growltiger number and am so SAD that they are getting rid of it 🥺🥺🥺
Please I want my Raffish Crew!
(Also Florian Fetterle is my Favorite Growltiger—he really projects and growls!)
After the show I put on my Big Girl Boots and grabbed people to take pictures of me with the kitties! I got to meet Anna Carina Buchegger and she is tiny (meaning MY height) and sweet and adorable and I put money in her box twice but there wasn’t really anyone to take pictures. BUT I jumped in with Matt Levick as Misto and pushed my phone into someone's hands. He’s surprisingly tall! (Or I should say normal height? I guess perpetually standing next to his Giant Boyfriend skews the perception 😂😂) Also the Mistoffelees costume is gorgeous! (I had to refrain from touching the sparklies but I really really wanted to)
AND George Maniadis (Alonzo) was in the lobby taking adorable pictures with small children and crouching down with them. So I nabbed an usher to take a picture and he did the lean over/head tilt thing and he was so sweet and AAAAAAA!!!
The costumes and the makeup and the wigs are stunning up close—very vibrant and deep contrasting colors.
Fantastic and beautiful night 🥺
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kuwdora · 1 year
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do it for the process - a naked vid draft: What (Yennefer of Vengerberg)
Sooooo does anyone want to see a fanvid come together? I haven't done a naked vid draft in awhile. I used to keep a vid diary for certain projects I'd share on my livejournal, but when I'm in the zone I vid so fast that it's hard to keep updated. I have enough done to share this project in a few lump updates. I have no idea if this is going to be of interest to anyone but ehhh happy scrolling if not. Welcome friends and mutuals and curious folks who want to see me shuffle clips into a pleasing order to some awesome beats.
This vid is for The Witcher Netflix because that's my default right now. Made it in two days because my brain is on sad fire and I've needed the distraction. So here we go. I love Yennefer of Vengerberg a lottttttttt. Song choice I thought maybe doing a sad Yen vid would be cathartic but I don't want to wallow in the sads right now. So I started looking for songs with a "fuck you" attitude. My brain is all over the place and I did a tour of my old iTunes library. In my brain's wheezing desperation for creative juices, I've latched onto a 20 year old hip-hop track. It's been giving me the right kind of vibes and fun lyrics that I can twist for stuff that happens when Yen goes on the run and fucks everyone up. So this Yen season 2 vid is to Eve's 2002 song "What?" featuring Truth Hurts. I don't do color a lot of color correcting until the end so if you follow along that's something you should know, heh. Verse 1 and proof of concept: Mad dash just dropping clips on the timeline to make sure that what I was hearing could be validated with a few choice clips and hot it worked with the beat. This part of the process is really an intuitive thing for me. Overall I could "see" the whole vid for season 2 Yen in my head, but there's still a lot of small changes I make throughout. I'll even post a comparison snippet, too. Vidding is a lot of watching and rewatching and fussing and being nitpicky. I love it. 00:06 - 00:29 - verse 1 + chorus 1
[Verse 1: Eve] You can love Eve, hate Eve, I don't care Cop my shit, dog, play this here Come through, ride out, bitch like me Stomped out you little flames ever so politely, it's me I love the juxtaposition of Geralt's tenderness and the sword, and Yen being absolutely done with both Geralt and Fringilla. And of course Stregobor is a bitch, so fuck him. Stomping out the flames is obviously about the dead Nilfgaardians at Sodden. I love the shot of the field because of the bodies but at the time I put this here I wasn't sure it was easy enough to see and know it's the field of dead bodies since it goes kind of fast. But it's all about getting it down first, thinking more later.
Chorus 1!! this part I knew I was going to change things but I like what's going on with these lyrics and the musicality of the singer.
[Chorus: Truth Hurts] You know what this is, got the crowd like WHAT! Ain't a bitch alive that can take my WHAT! This time when I come, it's gone be like WHAT! It ain't hard to tell you just been done With the change in the singer, Truth Hurts' voice is amaaazing. I like playing with the internal movement of Yen waking up in Voleth Meir's hut. And putting Jaskier on the 'bitch' line made me laugh (but I actually have a much better place for those shots.)
And here's what my timeline looks liker right now. Lots of blank space.
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Alright, that's the opening of this Yen vid! An off-the-cuffs project made in 48 hours. Going to upload and write about the other snippets tonight and tomorrow morning. wheeee, vidding!
PART 2: naked vid draft - jumping to verse 3 and the end of the vid!
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dredshirtroberts · 6 months
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i got to share (and come up with extras) a few metaphors tonight for trying to take care of yourself in hard times. Considering the state of the universe, i think I will share as many as I can remember, in case any of them vibe with you and help you get through things:
you cannot pour from an empty bucket. (relatedly: your bucket might *feel* small but likely just has some holes making it kinda leaky. figure out what those holes are and get some patches. ideally fixing the holes will help but a patch of duct tape will do in a pinch)
if you're facing a fire and you have a cup of water and a phone, sometimes all you can do is throw your tiny cup of water and call the fire department. Leave that one to the professionals, you're just one guy.
The same one about your air mask that they tell you on planes: you gotta put yours on first, before you help anyone else. And you gotta make sure it's on correctly because if you're only getting a portion of the oxygen you need, you're still working at a disadvantage and might not be as good of help to those around you actually, no matter how hard you try.
didn't use this one, didn't even come up with it, but i like it (i think it's an EMT thing): going into a dangerous situation unprepared is a good way to make the situation worse. Keep yourself safe above everything else because if you're not safe, you're not going to save anyone else.
I'm sure there were others I used - i like metaphors because if you say the same thing but with different words, different people are going to hear them better said one way than another and so long as the message being delivered is the same one getting received then it's good - but those are the ones i'm remembering right now.
It is so so so important to do what you need to to help yourself. The world's problems are very large, and you are but just one guy. Whatever you are able to give is your best, even if you don't feel like it's enough. I bet you my entire ass (it's quite large, and i enjoy having it so i would miss it very much if i lost) that your "not enough" is absolutely helping someone else get through things. Bake bread. write stories. play games and watch movies. Practice rope tying techniques and sit down with a good anime. Pet an animal. Hug your friends.
If you're caring then you're doing everything you know to do. After a certain point, you have to focus on the smaller sphere of you, and those around you.
Take care of yourselves, folks. Times are tough and the world is large and we are just some guys.
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kozukenkitten · 11 months
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I'm a female and straight so it would be nice if i could be matched with the boy's for mha student's please, I'm 5'9 and skinny, i have longish brown hair and bluish greenish eye's with black glasses, i mostly feel comfortable with hoodie's or anything long, my Star sign is leo but i don't really act like one I'm shy and tend to stay indoors a lot either gaming or reading, i tend to be a bit sarcastic sometimes and have dark humor, my favorite food is chicken, my favorite dessert would be cheesecake, favorite drink is between water and latte americano and my favorite animal would be the wolf
We're powering through catching up on matchups tonight, folks! Buckle up.
I can see you matching up nicely with Kirishima!
This guy will loan you his hoodie anytime, anywhere, even if the weather unexpectedly turns to shit and starts pouring cats and dogs. You need it more than he does, he'll say, if you try to protest.
He's also more than happy to just veg out and play video games with you or even just exist in the same space for a bit, vibing and doing your own individual things in a shared space. Something tells me he's also the domestic type, so he would absolutely learn to make your fave coffee drink and desserts to go with it.
Your sense of humor wouldn't phase him at all, and in fact, probably helped draw him to you. I mean, this man's best friend is Bakugo fucking Katsuki. If he couldn't handle sarcasm and dark humor, he's picked his best friend pretty terribly. But, you'd better be prepared for his sense of humor to come out in return. He WILL buy you that cheesy wolf t-shirt (you know the one), like two sizes too big, for a nightshirt for you, and he will think it's hilarious. He'll also be your optimism for you when you're pretty sure you've none left in your own body. He'd do just about anything to make sure you're comfy and happy, including late night runs to your favorite chicken place for a snack or surprise visits to your favorite bookstore so he can treat you to a new book.
If there's one thing you can be sure of with Kirishima, it's that he'll do everything in his power to take care of you and keep you safe and happy.
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stu-evans · 2 years
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Spielbergs, Other Half & Suds
What better way the spend a Thursday night than in the best venue in town with three of the very best bands around....
The folks at Voodoo Daddy’s Showroom are bringing the goods to our fine city in giant measures right now. Pretty much every night they have a band or two that are climbing to the top of their game and tonight is absolutely one of those big nights. 
Kicking off proceedings with a beautiful shoegaze and dream pop vibe is the sublime Suds. A four piece made up from each corner of East Anglia the band (Mae, Jack, Dan and Harry) brought their A game. I love their modern take on 90s Rock/Britpop. Theirs a hint Slowdive, especially in Mae’s vocals, and I absolutely adore the sweet bass sounds. The audience tonight quite rightly loved them, singing along especially to their most recent single My Own Mind.
Suds are on the up and up, catch them on the 29th September, for FREE, at the Playhouse. I’ll be there, you should be there too. 
Bringing their driving post-punk, hardcore noise to the stage, Other Half tore eardrums a new one. The Norwich trio have been treading the boards for sometime and having finally released their debut album in 2020 it is a climb to success that will reap many rewards. I love the switch up between Cal and Sophie’s vocals, there’s a sweet Pixies, Fugazi vibe about this band and I love them. Tonight they were the finest Ham between two slices of freshly baked bread. 
 Hailing from Oslo, Norway is our headline act Spielbergs. Touring their stunning sophomore album Vestli, the band arrived in Norwich ready to blow our collective minds and that they did. Opening with The New Years Resolution (which is also the first track on the album) the angling, driving guitars and bass filled the room spectacularly. When They Come For Me is my favourite Spielbergs song, they played it two tracks in and those of us down the front sang (or screamed) along with wild abandon. 
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The set leaned heavily on Vestli but did feature Five On It a driving, pulsing song from their debut album This Is Not The End. Guitars drilling down at all angles yet remain melodical on tracks such as Go! and Get Lost, plus the brilliant sing-a-long Me And My Friends, it is safe to say that Spielbergs are one of the most exciting bands around and they are lovely people too. 
As the feedback bleeds through the speakers and the crowd slowly leaves the room, my friends and I look at each other and nod. You know the nod, the one that says Fuck yes, what a night that was! And whilst ears might ring the next day, the sounds of Suds, Other Half and Spielbergs play on, and play on in style. 
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sbirdmrapinoe · 3 years
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Okay real quick thoughts on US vs. NZ because I gotta go back to sleep lol:
- I love Ali Riley. Just gotta put that out there
- PINOE AS CAPTAIN 🥰🤩🙌 love to see it!! Becky and Pinoe are the only captains in my eyes. I really think it’s telling that Vlatko didn’t give the armband to Lloyd in that game. P is an emotional leader and I think her starting helped the team with their confidence/fight in this game
- Dunn and Sammy seem off still... Sammy picked it up a bit at the end, but both just seem out of rhythm. I don’t think they will stay that way for long though. Two magic makers right there ✨
- Baby T continues to hold her own!
- Sonnett was eh for me today. I wasn’t as enraged with her as usual, and she seemed a bit more under control than her norm. Honestly, I think she did better than O’Hara the other night 😬
-Dahlkemper.... what. is. going. on???? She is normally like the most consistent player ever but she was just as bad (if not worse) tonight than she was for the Sweden game. Just sloppy, sloppy, sloppy, and absolutely terrible decision making. Both mentally and physically being beat in every way. It’s alarming honestly..
- Horan seemed very sloppy in the beginning. Bad passes, not getting to the ball on time, and making passes that were way to strong for her target. She seemed like a weak link away from the goal in the first half or so, but got better after a bit
- Is Lloyd ever on-side? You would think for someone who has played for 4,000 years she would have a better sense of where she was in relation to others on the field. I get that it happens sometimes, but that was more than sometimes. I also think she was a weak link tonight.
- So nice to see what we picked up Chicago’s star player Own Goal!! No but in all seriousness I hate own goals. They make me so sad. Also, that Erceg own goal should have been a foul on Heath. She yanked on her pretty good... Made that own goal even harder to see. Always sad, but kinda shady this time too with the no call.
- Speaking of Tobin, she seems to be struggling to get in a rhythm a bit. Not great decision making and sloppy passes. She also was struggling to keep possession in the beginning which is, again, so uncharacteristic of her. That got better later on too though! Maybe I just don’t remember her vibe when she played before, but she seems to be getting more worked up and emotional than normal as well?
- I thought Pinoe was a good playmaker today and had good decision making. She has been doing a good job staying clean and maintaining possession. Creating some chances as well. You could see her frustration with some of those faulty services and getting beat by the line though. I was so annoyed that Lloyd was offsides and Pinoe’s goal didn’t count 😭😭 Nice finish on her part though! Also, poor soccer elf took a couple hits that should have been fouls. Papa Vlatko knew with his little back rub of condolence after the first one lol
- ROSE LAVELLE!!!!! After such a rough game, it was so nice to see her EXCEL. That was amazing on both ends of the ball. Creating chances, finishing chances, winning the ball back, using speed to her advantage... I could go on 🤩🤩🙌 player of the match hands down
- Ertz was everywhere!! Seemed like there was 8 of her out there haha. We definitely need her in the 6. I am worried about her knee over time through this tournament though....
- The Christen we know is back folks!!!! Assisting, finishing—she cashes in from everywhere 🤩⭐️ Nice to see her getting into that rhythm!
- Also nice to see Morgan capitalizing! I think she needed that after quite the lull
Okay back to bed!
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outlier-rookie · 3 years
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Modern Reader Serenading the Gang with Hamilton Songs
Look. I 100% imagine myself singing these songs in camp on a daily basis.
I thinks its safe to say that obviously a lot of the songs don’t really meld with the Gang cause of the genre and the fact its not something that existed in 1899. I’m thinking mostly about the lyrics and how the gang relates to those.
Mary-Beth 1000% a sucker for all the love songs and ones that really hit deep. I’d say her absolute favourites are Helpless, Satisfied, Burn/First Burn and Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story. The lyrics? Perfection. Head over heels for them and the double meanings you don’t really understand until much later.
I think Karen and Tilly would like The Schuyler Sisters because Girl Power and Anhelica wrecks Burr.
Javier He learns to play the slower ones on his guitar, Dear Theodosia especially and maybe Wait For It. He also loves the more romantic songs cause its Javier.
Sean Tries to sing Guns And Ships....It goes about as well as you’d expect.
Dutch This mofo cherry picks certain lyrics, takes them somewhat out of context and dials his interpretation of the meaning up to 11. “Will they know you re-wrote the game? The world, will never be the same.” Loves Farmer Refuted and Arron Burr, Sir because fuck the government and that’s about it. Like to think he and the Gang are the stars of a story in reference to History Has It’s Eyes On You.
Hosea I can see him liking One Last Time because he relates to the tiredness Washington feels. He just wants to settle down and see his sons and the gang members live a less hectic life.
Lenny He vibes with My Shot because Laurens talks about freedom for coloured folk. I can see him also enjoying Story Of Tonight.
Charles I can’t really explain why but I feel like Charles would like Hurricane, but in a sad way?
Arthur (High Honour) *cracks knuckles* Alright then Also likes Story Of Tonight because it reminds him of the earlier days when it was just Dutch, Hosea, him and like, John, Mrs Grimshaw and Bessie. I honestly feel like he might ‘punish’ himself in a way by listening to Say No To This? Its hard to explain and some might disagree but I feel like when he listens to it, it reminds him of his failed romance with Mary and later Eliza. Its not a great reason and I can’t articulate better why but this is my opinion.
Post TB diagnosis, I can also see him relating to The World Was Wide Enough (and maybe Your Obedient Servant because the two songs are heavily intertwined imo) and the line about “Imagining death so much it feels more like a memory” and “When’s it going to get me?”
John I can see him also reacting to Say No To This, more so after Jack is rescued and he starts to man up because he vaguely remembers drunkenly propositioning Karen at one point.
Abigail Likes Dear Theodosia and probably hums it to help Jack sleep sometimes but she doesn’t like Blow Us All Away or Stay Alive (Reprise) because the remind her of her fear of Jack growing up to be an outlaw and getting shot and killed.
John, Arthur and Hosea all feel like Washington On Your Side pretty accurately portrays how they feel about Micah getting cosy with Dutch and whispering in his ear.
That’s all that comes to mind really. I can’t see any other members really enjoying the other songs or even relating to them. If you have any suggestions I’d love to hear them!
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missnewtuti · 3 years
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Ok Woso fam, I feel like a lot of uswnt fans should get into softball.
The quick run down:
Softballs back for the first time since 2008. The US lost to Japan in the final gold medal game, and two of those players are on this roster (and this year will probs be a rematch)
Softball is basically faster, more fun to watch baseball. For the Olympics they have a bunch of “pace of play” rules that make sure the games average ~2 hours
A+ uniforms. Some have shorts! Some have pants and belts! Hats, visors, headbands, and braids galore.
Tall Amazon ladys throw ball real good
No fans means you get to hear the teams cheer for their batters and that’s real fun too
The US plays Japan in their final opening round game tonight at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. The gold medal game is 7am ET on Tuesday morning.
Ok, you in? Here’s the full scoop
The History
Softball hasn’t been in the Olympics since 2008, but it’s back this year. It probably won’t be in London in 2024, but it’s likely to be back in LA 2028 (LA has some great softball stadiums and has some of the best college programs).
The US won gold 🥇 in 2004 and were favorites to defend their title, but were upset by Japan 🇯🇵 in the gold medal match, walking away with silver 🥈
The US has two olympians from 2008, Canada has four, and Japan also has two. You can read more about them here.
The Format
6 countries are in this years tournament. They all played each other once, and the top 2 will play for gold. 3 and 4 will play for bronze.
So far, most teams have played 4/5 games. And with US and Japan both undefeated, they’re locked in for the gold medal game.
The Rivalry
So now the script is flipped from 2008. Japan - the host nation - is defending their gold. Japan has a professional softball league too, so a lot of folks play over there.
Two of the Americans from that 2008 team are back (more on them coming up next), looking to get some redemption.
Like c’mon this is one of those times we can root for the USA with some underdog vibes. Well ok maybe not full underdog, but at least we don’t have to do insane mental gymnastics to have a chip on our shoulder for this one.
The Amazons
Cat Osterman and Monica Abbott are both 6’3” pitchers who have been racking up strikeouts, and are looking to come away with gold after being upset in 2008. Osterman actually unretired when softball was announced for the Tokyo games.
They both still have a ton of impressive college records and some of the current team grew up watching them so that’s fun too. Apparently their coach calls them Fire and Ice.
Here’s an article about the fantasy draft new team every week league Osterman was a player/coach in. She always looks like she won’t take any of your shit and I dig that vibe. Apparently some of the team calls her Momma Cat which is adorbs.
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I guess softball is less terrible for human bodies than baseball so these two ladies start every game, and so far Abbott has pitched 2 complete games and was the closer in Osterman’s two starts.
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Softball is fun
So, first off, softball is a lot of fun to watch. You get all of the good stuff from baseball - hits and running and stealing bases and strike outs - but it doesn’t feel like watching paint dry.
It’s seven innings, and there’s a ton of rules to make sure the game doesn’t drag on. Pitching changes are quick, and they move between innings so quickly they don’t need to cut to commercial.
The pitchers all have their own little pitch dance they do, like I have no idea what’s going on but it looks cool.
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Oh also, this is neat. They don’t make you throw the four balls for an intentional walk. You can literally just say nah, I’m not pitching you, just head over to first.
Some pitchers even hit, which is super neat. This post is gonna be mostly US focused, but here’s Sara Groenewegen, a Canadian pitcher who also hits (she’s usually their DP when she’s not pitching).
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The Fashion
Ok, so not to be gay (don’t worry, that’s coming up in the next section) but holy shit softball uniforms are great. So much variety but all just really work (baseball should be taking notes).
I’m biased, but the US has some of the best uniforms. They can go full red, white, or blue, or they can mix and match. The USA on the pants is a nice touch, and I’m a sucker for a good belt.
But there’s a ton of variety. Japan wears shorts! And long sleeves. And hats. I couldn’t find any great pics but here’s one.
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And the headwear - the glasses, the visors, the hats, the hairstyles. In my very scientific observations, softball seems to have the highest braid to player ratio of any sport. I guess soccer has buns and softball has braids.
Personally, I’m a fan of some good headband game, I’m sure JJ fans feel me. Some ppl wear face masks and others don’t and there seem to be a bunch of different helmet shapes and styles. Most teams seem to go with visors (I’m thinking so they have more real estate for the braid designs) but some teams go with hats.
Go Gays
As Pinoe once said, you can’t win a championship without gays. It’s just science. All three of US softballs gays (at least based on my cursory Instagram search 🕵️‍♀️) were involved in the US’s extra innings walk off win against Australia. (Chiddy hit the walk off, scoring Haylie and Ally).
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Haylie McCleney
She’s the US lead off hitter and has an absolutely insane .727 batting average so far. She also recently got engaged, so that’s cute. Every team has that insane iron man - and apparently McCleney is that for the US. The center fielder leads a bunch of the teams trainings and workout stuff.
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Ally Carda
First baseman Ally Carda has also been having a good tournament and is (dating? Engaged? Married? Idk it wasn’t in the Instagram caption and I didn’t feel like digging in) to a former US Softball Olympian (2004, 2008).
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Amanda Chidester
Finally, we have Amanda Chidester, an outfielder (and sometimes DP). She secured the US spot in the gold medal match with her eighth inning walk off, earning the US a 2-1 victory over Australia.
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She also has the arguably funnest Olympics storyline because she actually played a game against her fiancée, who plays shortstop for Mexico. (She had a sweet Instagram post about it).
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The chaos
Softball gets rid of a lot of boring stuffy baseball rules. Rosters are smaller and players can re enter the game under certain circumstances so there can be fun shenanigans with pinch runners.
Also if there’s 2 outs and a catcher up on base, someone comes and runs for them so they can go put on their catcher outfit. Softball appreciates an efficient costume change.
In CAN vs JPN, the umpires messed something up and weren’t gonna let a Canadian pitcher re enter the game and the whole Canadian team just walked off the field like we’re not gonna play til you get your shit together.
So, in conclusion, women’s sports are fun to watch and softball is neat. Hopefully they get some hype these Olympics and we see some investment in professional leagues.
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hihellogoodbyebruh · 4 years
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Just Me and You - Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Pairing: Rio Alvarez x Black!Plus size!Oc
Summary: Simone Dunn is a singer just trying to live her best life and make it through the obstacles that have been put in front of her. Living life in the city isn’t always easy. Life might be kicking her in the ass presently, but she kept a smile on her face regardless. Rio Alvarez is all about his business. He’s expanding up and out of just the money laundering business. He wanted it all. He was hooked from the second he heard her voice, but will her past and his enemies let them be together?
Warning(s): None really. It’s a meet-cute. They meet, it’s cute. 
Word count: 2,026
Author’s Note: I’m not gonna lie, this story means a lot to me. I was never sure if I’d start posting it or not. Simone has been an OC of mine for a long time now and when the idea to pair her with Rio popped into my mind I knew it could be something very special. I hope you all enjoy the journey. As always questions, comments, and concerns are welcome! Might even start a tag list but we’ll see. Thanks for reading. xo
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Rio stared out of the window, looking out at his investment. It had the perfect eye line for all the exits and it had the best view of the stage. Since he began flipping his game and moving up in the world he became acquainted with folks that had different tastes than him. The opportunity to invest in this club kind of fell in his lap. His new co-owner was a sloppy prick, but Rio couldn’t deny the club was bringing in a nice grip of money for him. He liked the anonymity of being a silent partner. Every two weeks he’d roll through, check up on the club, and collect some cash to put into his other businesses.
As he looked down at all the club goers, he was pleased to see the place was pretty packed. He was not happy to see the owner, Shaun, with two women on his arm. This wasn’t a social hour. He was here for business. Mick, his right hand man, was guarding the door and hadn’t moved an inch to let Shaun in. 
“Hey man. Place is poppin tonight right?” Shaun greeted Rio as he tried to maneuver past Mick who only moved at Rio’s nod. “Enjoying your night? These are a couple lady friends of mine. Say ‘hi’ ladies.”
“Hi.” The two girls parroted at Rio, waving at him.
Rio didn’t bother greeting the women. “Get rid of the bitches man.”
“What?” Shaun asked, his tone confused.
“I ain’t gonna tell you twice.” Rio’s face hadn’t changed. He just stared Shaun down.
Shaun cleared his throat and whispered something to the ladies before they shuffled back out of the room. It was quiet except for the sound of the music pumping through the speakers.
“My bad man. They were sexy as hell though right? Can you really blame me?” Shaun tried to excuse, a smile on his face as he walked over to where Rio was standing.
As soon as he was within arms reach, Rio gripped the back of his neck tightly and pulled him close. He stared directly in his eyes. “Don’t ever bring nobody to one of our meetings again. I choose to keep you on, but that can easily be changed. Get my money and stop fucking playing with me.”
Shaun merely nodded and Rio let go of him. Shaun tried adjusting his suit and cleared his throat. He walked over to the wall that was furthest from the window and opened a panel in the door. He put the code into the panel and opened it up. There was a silver case inside that he pulled out before closing the door back. “Business has been better than ever. I was able to add a permanent residency here that has us packed every week. We may even be able to up prices a bit.”
Rio’s eyebrow quirked in interest at the man’s words. “Permanent residency?”
Shaun had set the case on the table and Mick opened it, starting to count the money that was inside. Rio walked closer to take a look inside and noticed that there seemed to be a couple more stacks than usual.
“Yeah. I’m still having different live performers come in, but people also like consistency. They like knowing they’re coming to hear quality music. And the pipes on this one? Massive. Doesn’t hurt that she’s gorgeous too.”
Rio would never admit it but he was definitely intrigued. “Who is she?”
Shaun walked back over to the window and smirked as he looked down. “Simone Dunn. Lucky for you, you came at the perfect time.”
Rio noticed the club music had shut off and people were clapping. As he walked to stand next to Shaun, a slow instrumental was playing. A soft spotlight appeared on the stage and the crowd’s clapping intensified. A giggle was heard over the mic.
“Aww, y’all are too good to me.” The woman’s voice was clear as day, but had an alluring quality. She had big black hair falling over her shoulders in waves. Her dress was pink and it gave a tantalizing view of her breasts as well as her full figure. Her skin was creamy brown and the outline of her ass was particularly appealing to Rio.
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“We’re starting off grown and sexy tonight y'all. So if you’re vibing with someone, gon’ head and pull ‘em a little closer. I’m just tryna help y’all possibly end the night on a good note, if you know what I mean.” She winked at the crowd and people laughed as others hollered and whistled.
A familiar beat reached Rio’s ears, taking him back to house parties in his old neighborhood. He remembered talking slick to a fine girl as she danced on him, knowing she was gon let him fuck by the end of the night.
I'll always think of you Inside of my private thoughts I can imagine you Touching my private parts And just the thought of you I can't help but touch myself That's why I want you so bad Just one night of
The sultry sound of her voice traveled from Rio’s ears straight to his dick. He watched as her hips moved side to side as she gripped the mic stand. She was a temptress, an enchantress. Hell, she was a siren and her song was the one calling him home. Home being the absolute treasure he was sure is hiding between her thighs. 
Can't get my mind off you I think I might be obsessed The very thought of you Makes me want to get undressed I want to be with you In spite of what my heart says I guess I want you too bad All I want is
Her eyes were locking onto different people in the crowd. She was working her magic on everyone. People were partnered up and there was lots of grinding happening on the dance floor. As she looked around, her eyes happened to dart up and land on his. She looked taken aback, but curious. She never once stopped singing and now it seemed like she was singing the words directly to him.
“She’s a beauty, ain’t she?” Shaun asked, but Rio ignored him. His eyes were still locked with Simone’s as she sang. A smile pulled at her lips and her cheeks felt hot so she pulled her eyes away from him to look back toward the crowd. She missed the quick smile that appeared on Rio’s face before he turned his back to the window.
“Have you had any trouble here? Fights? Anyone tryna shake you down?” Rio asked Shaun, who looked perplexed by the sudden topic shift.
“No. I would have called you right away. Like I said, things have been great. Should I be worried or on the lookout?” Shaun asked, his tone taking on a nervous quality.
“Nah, man. Just looking out for my investment. Enjoy your night with your lady friends.” Rio dismissed the other man and Shaun took the exit without hesitation.
“You think they know you got dealings in this place?” Mick asked, once Shaun was gone.
“No, but you can never be too careful.” Rio replied, eyes drifting back toward the stage. She had begun singing a new song. Something a bit more fast paced. “I wanna keep this place as legit as possible. We need something clean in case we run into some trouble. But I aint scared of them. I’ll deal with ‘em when the time’s right.”
Mick merely nodded his head as he finished up the count.
“Everything square?” At Mick’s confirmation, Rio walked over to him. “Go ahead and take everything back to the warehouse. Imma stay and check things out for a bit. Have a drink. I’ll call you in the morning.”
Rio headed down to the bar and got himself a shot of brandy. He nursed his drink as he finished listening to the performance going on. He was in the middle of texting some associates to set up meetings for the next week when applause broke out all around him. He looked up to see Simone walking towards the bar, blowing kisses as she went.
“Ji, baby! Please get me one last malibu pineapple and I’ll love you forever.” She exclaimed, taking a seat one away from Rio. He was watching her interaction with the bartender.
“You better already love me.” The bartender, Ji-hoon, retorted even as he went about making her drink.
“You know I do boo.” She winked, a wide grin on her face. “In fact, I love you so much that I’m leaving you a big tip tonight.”
“Are you trying to buy me? Cause I’m absolutely up for sale.” He smiled, sliding her drink over to her as he leaned on the bar. He glanced over at Rio and nodded his head towards him. “Hey, you need to be topped off?”
“Yeah, man.” Rio answered and Simone finally noticed him sitting there. Ji poured Rio another drink before getting distracted on the other side of the bar by other paying customers. 
Simone made eye contact with him before looking down at her drink and swishing the glass around.
“You have a beautiful voice, mama.”
“Thank you. I appreciate that.” She looked up at him with a smile on her face.
“Interesting choice of song too. I know a couple people here gotta be happy about the assist you gave them.” 
She laughed and shook her head. “Anything for my fans.”
“Anything?” He asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Within reason.” She quickly added.
“So you’ll let me buy your drink, then.” 
It was her turn to raise an eyebrow and she turned around in her stool to face him, legs crossed and her silver heels shining. “So you’re a fan?”
“I am now.”
“I’ve had an open tab all night and I just promised Jian a big tip.”
“Okay.” He shrugged, and her eyes narrowed.
“And what do you want in return for so graciously picking up my tab?” 
A smirk appeared on Rio’s face and he slid one bar stool over to be closer to her. Their eyes never left one another. “I’d love to have a conversation with one of the sexiest women I’ve ever seen in my life.”
Her lights lit up in surprise and delight at his words. That soft smile of hers, returning to her face. “I guess I could swing that. So what’s your name?”
“It’s Rio, sweetheart. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
“Rio….I like it. I see you’re familiar with Shaun. Y’all friends or something?”
“Or something.” He answered, taking a sip of his drink.
“Or something. That’s not mysterious at all.” She joked.
“I aint no mystery baby. What you see is what you get.”
She snorted. “That’s what they all say.”
“Who?”
“Boys.” She retorted, finishing her drink.
“I’m all man and I’d love to demonstrate just how much of a man I am.” 
She looked back over to him and there was a delicious smirk on his face. No one man should be able to look like that. It’s too much power. “Tempting, but I have plans.”
“At 2 in the morning?” He asked, raising an eyebrow at her.
“Is that judgment I hear in your tone Mr. ‘I-Can’t-Say-How-I-Know-Shaun?’”
Rio had to chuckle. “You got me there.”
She checked her phone and sighed at the time. “I gotta go, but it was nice meeting you Rio. Hope to see you again.” She then asked Ji-hoon to hand her the bag that was hidden behind the bar.
“You will.” He asserted, wondering why she didn’t use the employee lockers he remembered being installed. The thought was erased from his mind by her leaning into his personal space. His hand immediately went to her waist and his fingers grazed the top of her ass.
“I’m counting on it.” She whispered in his ear, before walking away and waving at a couple people as she went. He watched her the whole time and it wasn’t until she reached the exit that she turned her head to look back at him. He knew he had her.
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From Alex Auler’s Instagram
It’s official: Vienna Revival Cats ends in June. I am Sad. 😥
BUT GUYS I HAVE AMAZING NEWS!
I am officially going to Vienna in April!!! My sister is on Spring Break and we’ve both always wanted to go to Vienna.
I AM GOING TO SEE CATS VIENNA!!! And I already have front row tickets booked (possibly more than one night). I am so excited and incredibly grateful to have been able to make this happen.
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Curtain Call Footage from April 14, 2022 (Cats Vienna, Ronacher Theatre)
Notes under the cut!
April 14:
Someone did a wolf-whistle at Tugger during the pause in the Misto number and Tugger looked at Misto and was like “oh HO!”
Just watching Alex standing during Pekes & Pollicles with his arms outstretched, eyes glancing sideways, beckoning for Louder Barks while continueing to smile winningly at the audience.
Munkustrap Wiggles during Skimble!!!
Rhys premiere!
Very reactive/active Cori
Tanto and Cori are super cute with each other and interact a lot!
OMG CASSANDRA YOU ARE BLOCKING MY VIEW AGAIN
Barbara totally has the “tipsy Diva everyone feels kind of sorry for” vibe
Munkustrap is REALLY conflicted about Grizabella—watching Munkustrap’s Face Journey is one of my favorite parts of this show
Interesting with Barbara Griz he wasn’t so aggressive during their Show down—in fact he reaches for her with a conflicted, yearning look on his face, then turns and leaps away. It absolutely parallels Demeter, and I didn’t see it with any of the other Grizabellas.
Munkustrap does look at her with pity for a good portion of the show. There is a History Here. (Also Barbara is Smol and Alex is Tol and it is extremely adorable)
Aulerstrap was FERAL tonight folks
The Demestrap PDA was pretty intense and hilarious tonight.
I mean it’s always there, but Anneke and Alex played it up to the nines
During Moments of Happiness when Munk goes to stretch out elegantly at the front of the stage he smolders at Demeter and slowlllly stretches his leg out. And Demeter gives him a look over her shoulder.
As Tugger is trying to convince everyone to give Misto a chance, they are TOTALLY MAKING OUT in the dark like DAMN you two get a room!
Munk raising up above Demeter and stroking down her leg before they fall down in to the cuddle pile 😳😳 (Bomba is there too on the other side. In fact Tugger, Munk, Demeter, and Bomba kind of curl up together)
Munkustrap doesn’t want Bomba there when Tugger appears—perhaps their combined energy would make the stage combust or something XD
(She comes back later when Munk is relaxing in the back and going with the flow)
Petra is an elegant and sexy Bomba. Anneke is showy and voluptuous. Birgit is reserved and seductive. I loved them all but I think Anneke’s might be my favorite.
Munkustrap bopping his head along to the trio during Gumbi and he and Misto doing their little dance together
When Jenny appears in her outfit and starts tapping Munk does a Toe Tap too and it is SO CUTE!!!
He and Misto do a little dance together before Misto has to go put his tap shoes on
Also Tap Dancing Mistoffelees? BEYOND precious!!!
Munkustrap curls up on the tire with Jenny’s fluffy robe
Lecherous Pirate Munk is back! (Not so great a view this time Growltiger kept blocking my view of the Raffish Crew!)
Sinisi Tugger and Aulerstrap are Gay Pirate Boyfriends. While Snova Tugger was a little jealous of Munk’s crush on Griddle, and Dominick’s Tugger had more of a crush than Munk, clearly both of them here have a thing for Griddle and they are 100% on board with that. Also it takes them ages to get Comfy in the Oven!!
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Denise Jaustranig Strikes Again!
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Borderline Criminal
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Seriously?
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Excuse me, Sir - Who gave you the right??
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Bows from the Vienna Cats Revival, April 6!
Since Bill Bailey was cut, Matthew Levick did the Tumble flips as Mistoffelees!
Footage was filmed by me @falasta. PLEASE DO NOT REPOST WITHOUT ATTRIBUTION. Thank you!
I have notes about the show, which I will get up as soon as I recover from Jetlag brain.
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Words: 2393
Pairing: Ally Mayfair Richards x Reader 
A/N: this has been in my drafts for quite some time, so enjoy!
“Last order of the night folks!” one of the line cooks called back. Other employees hooted as the night came to a close. 
“Thank god, I’m ready to call it a night!” Carla, your coworker, said with a wide grin. 
“Me the hell too!” you added. 
The evening had gone by relatively slow at the restaurant. Perhaps that was the benefit of working a closing shift on a Sunday night. For the most part, you loved your job. Ally, your boss, was a well established business woman and you respected the hell out of her. She really cared about the restaurant and it truly showed through her work. Not to mention you loved all of your coworkers and genuinely enjoyed making carefully crafted dishes. You had to admit, this restaurant had become a part of you. 
Though things changed when Ivy disappeared. Without a culinary manager, Ally couldn’t keep up with all of the work on top of her campaign. The only thing she really could do was hire a new manager to help alongside her. 
You could hear a faint whistling sound coming from around the corner. Carla groaned to herself at hearing the familiar tune. 
“Ugh, what is he still doing here?” she muttered. 
You knew exactly who she was talking about. 
Chris took over the culinary manager position months ago in place of Ally’s former spouse. Everyone could agree that he changed the vibe of the restaurant, and it wasn’t in a good way. When Ally wasn’t around, he acted as if the restaurant was his. He treated everyone here like shit and it was obvious that he didn’t care about this place like the rest of you did. Everyone hated him. 
“Hiya, ladies! How are we doing back here?” a weasley voice called out. You could feel a chill run down your spine. 
Luckily for you, Chris had taken a liking to you. A very extreme liking. 
You did your best to keep your eyes on your work as he appeared. It wasn’t that he was ugly. He always kept his reddish brown hair tidy and made sure his beard was well trimmed. He always dressed professionally and had a deceivingly beautiful smile. You’d admitted that he was alright looking. Though he seemed to completely disregard the fact that you were a lesbian. 
“We’re fine, Chris. List’s almost done.” Carla piped up.
Chris completely ignored her statement and walked over to where you were standing. 
“Miss Y/N? How’s the list coming?” he asked, standing so close that you could feel his breath against your cheek. You tried hard not to choke on the smell of his cologne. 
“We’re nearly finished. The only thing left is getting the soup ready for tomorrow morning.” you replied reluctantly. 
“Oh, that’s nothing!” He exclaimed. “You can handle that, can’t you?”
Carla rolled her eyes. “Of course we can. Now, can we please finish up?”
Chris turned to Carla, flashing her a passive look. 
“Actually, Miss Williams, I won’t be needing you any longer. Why don’t you clock out and take off early tonight, hm?”
“But Ally scheduled me to close-”
“I understand that, but I think Y/N can handle taking your closing shift. Besides, I need to get you off of the clock anyway so you don’t run overtime.” 
Carla’s brows furrowed as your blood began to boil. You had been scheduled to open, then asked to stay an extra five hours. Now he wanted you to close by yourself? 
“Chris, I’d really prefer it if Carla stayed.”
“You’ll be fine! I know you’re capable. Carla, I’ll clock you out.”
As he walked away, your coworker growled under her breath. 
“What the hell is his problem? I’m not even close to over time!”
“It’s okay, it’s not your fault.” you muttered. “I’ll see you on Monday, yeah?”
“Are you sure you’re going to be okay? I can call Ally,”
“It’s fine… Really. Go get some sleep.” 
Carla nodded before getting her things. 
The rest of the night went painfully slow. Chris continued to keep adding items to your list, while others left. One by one, employees were leaving for the evening. The last dishwasher waved to you right before he went out the back door. 
“Night, Y/N!”
“Night.” you mumbled. You were so tired. You were the last one in the kitchen but you had finally finished your list. Beginning to clean, you made sure to rush so that you could leave as soon as possible. 
Just as you were taking off your apron, you heard the faint whistling begin once again. Your heart was racing. Chris was still fucking here.
He came around the corner and gave you a sly grin. 
“Done?” 
“Yeah… Is it good enough for tonight? I was supposed to leave hours ago.” 
Chris raised one of his brows. “Did you put the lids on the sink?”
Shit.
“No, I forgot. Let me take care of that…” 
You quickly rushed over to the sinks and placed the lids over them. As you placed the last one, you felt firm hands upon your shoulders. 
“Woah, woah, woah… Why don’t you slow down? You can take your time, you know.” 
Chris was standing directly behind you, his mouth inches away from your ear. His thumbs began to gently rub into your skin. Your body was completely paralyzed. 
“I-I’m just trying to get home, that’s all.”
“It’s okay, Y/N. I see how jumpy you get whenever I’m around.” One of his hands brushed your hair back gently. “I know you want me.”
Your eyes widened as you wriggled out of his grasp. You took a step away from him. 
“Chris, look, I think maybe you’re reading things wrong-”
In an instant, he cornered you so that his body was pressed against your own. The edge of the counter hit the middle of your back. 
“You don’t have to play hard to get, sunshine. We can keep it a secret…” His arm wrapped around your waist and gripped you tight. You tried to push him off of you, but his hold on you was too strong. 
“Chris, get off of me!”
“Come on, sweetheart, just one kiss. I promise you won’t regret it.”
“Get the fuck off of me!”
He leaned his face close to yours. You could smell liquor on his breath. His lips barely touched your own as he gazed deep into your eyes.
“Naughty girl… Give Daddy a kiss.”
From behind you, someone cleared their throat rather loudly. You weren’t the only two here. You couldn’t see who it was, but you could see a wave of panic sweep over Chris. He immediately stood up straight. You turned your head to see the person standing there. 
“Christopher Martin, do you care to tell me what’s going on here?” Ally said in a rather stern tone. 
You had never been so happy to see your boss in your life. She must have come from her campaign, for she was still dressed in her pantsuit. You didn’t think she would be in tonight though you were completely grateful that she’d come when she did. 
“I… I was just trying to help Miss Y/L/N close-”
“That’s not what it looked like.” She folded her arms in front of her chest as she slowly made her way closer to Chris. 
“It seems like you were trying to sexually assault one of my employees.”
“N-No,” he began, “It’s not like that at all-”
“Where in the fuck do you get off?” Ally shouted. 
You bit your lower lip. Chris was absolutely speechless.
“I trust you with my restaurant while I leave to give my speech to the press, and I come back to see you pinning one of my female prep cooks down and asking her to call you Daddy.” The corners of her lips twitched in anger. 
“Honestly, Ally, she brought it on. She’s been leading me on for weeks, she was begging me to do something-”
“I do not give a flying fuck about what you have to say. Y/N has never once tried to lead you on, she’s a fucking lesbian for christ’s sake. Did that ever occur to you?”
“I… I..”
“Of course it didn’t, because you’re a fucking prick.” She towered over Chris as her eyes filled with rage. 
“If I EVER see you so much as glance at one of my female employees again, I will fucking DESTROY you. Is that clear?”
Your hand was covering your mouth. You had never seen Ally so heated like this. All Chris could do was nod his head, he couldn’t even speak. 
“Get the fuck out of my restaurant. You’re fired.” 
Chris’s mouth dropped open. 
“You can’t do that! I’m the culinary manager!”
“Not anymore. If you don’t leave now, I’ll call the cops and we can make this a bigger deal than it should be. I’ve beat a whole fucking cult before, I won’t hesitate to ruin your life.”
Chris angrily looked at you, then at Ally. She stood close to you, almost shielding you from him. You couldn’t believe what was happening right now. 
Without saying anything, he got his coat and stormed out the back door. Ally turned to you before taking your hands into her own.
“Are you okay? Did he hurt you at all?”
Her skin was warm against your own. This touch was much more welcome, more genuine. She made you feel so safe. 
“No, I’m okay.” you replied. “Thank you… It would’ve been so much worse if you hadn’t been there.”
Ally cupped one of your cheeks in her hand. “You don’t have to see him ever again, okay? I’ll make sure he never steps foot in here.”
You nodded but you were a little flustered. Ally had never been this close to you before. You got the occasional pat on the back and she would always come back to talk to you in a friendly way, but this was much different. Her eyes were gazing deep into your own as if she was putting you in a trance. You hadn’t even noticed the bright pink blush that had rushed to your face. 
Ally was lingering much longer than she had planned to. Her heart was racing. She wasn’t entirely sure why seeing Chris trying to hit on you filled her with so much rage. If it had been any other female employee, he still would’ve gotten fired and she would’ve been just as angry at him. Though seeing him touch you in such a disgusting manner gave her nothing but the desire to slit his throat. Holding you close like this was the only thing keeping her calm. 
“Uh… Why don’t you go get your things,” She muttered as she pulled away from you slightly. “I’ll walk you to your car.”
You didn’t question her. Immediately, you went to the back to grab your purse and your jacket. You took a moment to inhale slowly. Tonight had been an absolute rollercoaster. 
When you came back out, Ally placed her hand on your upper back and began to guide you out of the restaurant. 
“What about the closing work?” You asked.
“Don’t worry about it, I’ll take care of it.” The politician replied. 
The parking lot was dark so you were thankful that Ally insisted on coming with you. Chris’s car appeared to be gone, but you could never be too sure. Ally didn’t leave your side once. As you pressed the unlock button on your keys, she opened the driver door for you. 
“Now, I want you to take the week off. Regroup. Take some time to recover from everything.”
“But I have a shift tomorrow morning-”
“I’m aware of that.” She glanced at her surroundings to make sure you were completely safe. “I’m going to cover for you, so don’t worry about it.”
“Ally, seriously I can come to work.”
“After what you went through tonight, I feel personally responsible. I cannot believe I hired such a creep.”
“You couldn’t have known he was going to do that.”
“Either way, I want you to stay home this week. You’ll still be paid and I’ll make sure of that. No one should’ve had to go through something like that.”
You were so shocked at her generosity. She was a great boss, but she was more than that. She saved your life tonight. You owed so much to her. 
“Um… Thank you. For being there…. I’m not sure what I would’ve done if he had actually done something.”
“Anything for you.” Ally said with a small smile. 
“Is there any way I could make it up to you?” 
Ally wasn’t one for others repaying simple favors. Instead, she saw this as an opportunity. There was a short silence as she pulled out a business card from her pocket. 
“You can let me cook you dinner. Tomorrow night, eight o’clock sharp. Are you free?”
“Yeah, I should be. Are you sure I shouldn’t be the one cooking?”
“Positive. You can repay me by giving me some company, does that sound fair to you?”
A wide grin was plastered across your face. You sat down in your car and turned the key in the ignition. 
“Sounds pretty fair to me.”
“Good. Get home safe, okay?” Ally closed your car door carefully before moving to walk away. 
You held the wheel tightly. Tonight had been horrendous, that was for damn certain. But now the Ally Mayfair Richards had offered to dinner at her house. Were you stuck inside a fever dream?
A loud knocking sound rattled your window. The sound caused you to jump as you turned to look out. Ally was waving from outside as if to ask you to roll your window down. As you rolled it down, she stuck her head in the frame. 
“Sorry to scare you! I was gonna say, make sure to text me when you make it home safe, okay? I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself if something else happened to you.”
“Of course. Good night, Ally.”
“Good night, honey.” She squeezed your hand tight before making her way back into the restaurant. 
This wasn’t a fever dream whatsoever. You swore you could kiss Chris right on his disgusting lips for he’d scored you a date with the most influential lesbian in town.
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“little t&a” playlist
what i like to do, as much as possible, when i’m able, is to try to suffuse a story in its particular era. the further out from any decade, the more easy it is to lose the nuances of the time period and start being incredibly reductive. i don’t really like that-- plus, it’s fun to try to get as much of the “vibe” right as possible. i like trying to do that through songs. the late seventies were a lot more than punk rock and disco, i promise.
when i wrote “little t&a,” i had a pretty lengthy list of songs i’d listen to over and over in an effort to inspire myself. some of them ended up played in the story itself; others, not so much.
songs played in the story: “blinded by the light,” manfred mann --i picked this one because i thought it was a little amusing that manfred mann, much like KISS, had about a decade between his stints in the u.s. billboard top ten (though manfred mann had two #1s, while KISS... didn’t). it’s also an easy one to mess up the lyrics to.
”i honestly love you,” olivia newton-john --paul sings one line of this in the car with gene. he’s singing it as a joke, but olivia was seen as a very angelic/pure/overly good girl singer at this point in time (pre-grease and obviously very pre-”physical”), and it’s a little foreshadowing for later when carol mentions being at the record store to buy one of her albums.
a ramones setlist --i did a fair amount of research for the cbgb and studio 54 portions of the story, and the ramones’ borderline residency at cbgb was really cool to me. “tonight’s the night,” rod stewart --this one is obvious. the song’s about a girl giving up her virginity to rod. it’s just paul trying to make those overtures to gene, though he gets embarrassed about it and tries to deny it. “country girl,” crosby, stills, nash, and young --“country girl, i think you’re pretty/got to make you understand/have no lovers in the city/let me be your country man” is pretty obvious (gene’s growing feelings for paul), but the song itself is very wistful and maudlin. the “too late to keep the change/too late to pay/no time to stay the same” part is a reference to both of their uncertainties at this point about the curse. “got to give it up,” marvin gaye (not mentioned by title, but this is the song playing in studio 54 during the dance scene) --again, this is mostly just a sex reference
songs and albums mentioned in the story: *“witch doctor,” alvin and the chipmunks 
*“the purple people eater,” sheb wooley
*a night on the town, rod stewart *deja vu, crosby, stills, nash, and young --this is not a good album to dance to at all. why paul tries to anyway is mainly because the album is pretty indicative of the music he was listening to when he and gene first became friends (yes, yes, beatles superiority in both their opinions, yes, but have you heard any of wicked lester’s stuff? they were just as influenced by folk rock). it’s nostalgic for both of them.
*flowing rivers, andy gibb --not mentioned by name, but barry gibb mentions his little brother andy’s solo album in his conversation with gene and paul, saying it’s a guaranteed hit-- the lead single off this album, “i just wanna be your everything,” hit #1 on the u.s. billboard charts later that year, 1977. this is several months prior to saturday night fever soundtrack’s release, which absolutely sent the bee gees’ popularity into the stratosphere and, rather unfairly, linked them inextricably to disco.
*dressed to kill, KISS *alive, KISS *have you never been mellow, olivia newton-john --the album carol intended to buy at the record store. more indicative of the kind of girl carol was, or at least, the music she was into prior to meeting paul.
*“when you wish upon a star,” pinocchio --gene’s love for this song (he put it on his solo album) and this movie has been stated repeatedly and i think it’s so sweet. paul takes the whole pinocchio thing in a way i don’t think gene intended (”work hard, get your wish” and assuming gene’s wish is that he’d stay a girl); it’s kind of sad how he initially envisions that as the ideal.
*more of the monkees, the monkees --paul plays this alone in the basement. it’s mostly meant as a contrast to gene’s being upfront and honest about the things he enjoys, whereas paul feels like he has to put on constantly.
songs i listened to: “little t&a,” the rolling stones (the title of the story) “the spider and the fly,” the rolling stones (most of the chapter titles) “let me!” paul revere and the raiders “give in,” leif garrett “twelve-thirty,” the mamas and the papas (later chapters, but mainly chapter 25 as paul waits on gene’s return) “dark star,” crosby, stills, and nash (smut scenes, primarily) “i’ll wait,” van halen “back into my arms again,” ace frehley (last chapter title)
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Memories Ignite || SEBTONY
Tony hummed under his breath while his fingers strummed with ease over the chords of his guitar, trying to make sure it was perfectly tuned. Not that playing at that bar was exactly doing it at the Madison Square Garden, but to him a much smaller crowd meant they would be able to hear whatever tiny mistake he would make, and he didn't want that. Especially not that night. The night when Sebastian was suppose to come to hear him play. 
Not that he was absolutely sure the other would show up. There was no commitment to it, only a few spoken words. But he felt it was only fair to invite him, since he had been polite enough to invite him to his art show gallery. He would had been lying if he said the fact of seeing Sebastian again was making him tickle in the pit of his stomach, but he chugged it all down to the simple fact that they hadn't really talked all that much since they met again recently, and he definitely didn't want to suck, not that night. 
“Tony! You're up in five, man!" a voice told him from the other side of the door of his small dressing room, and that snapped him back up. "Coming" he simply replied and took the chance to give himself a final check in the mirror. Light brown pants, a pastel tones floral shirt completed with a dark blue vest on top, and black boots. Casual. He ran his fingers through his hair. always messy as it was, then he threw his guitar behind his back and walked out of the dressing room.
Sebastian walked into the bar, hands in his pockets as he looked around. He wasn't normally an awkward person - a bar by himself wasn't exactly out of the ordinary. Normally he'd easily strike up a conversation with a cute guy, offer to buy them a drink and see where the night took them... well, he used to, at least. He was sure he'd still be able to do it with ease, he knew he was charming in all the right ways, he simply had no interest in it any more. So now he stood, unsure what to do with himself. 
He supposed a drink was still easy so he took himself up to the bar and ordered the house beer, sitting down at a table with two chairs which had a good view of the stage he assumed Tony would be performing on. He was early but the bar had some nice vibes going. It was neither too loud nor too quiet and it was an easy atmosphere to just blend into the scenery as he waited. 
When Tony walked out onto the stage area, Sebastian swallowed. Why did he always look so good. In five years he certainly hadn't got any less attractive... if anything, he was somehow more attractive. Part of him felt guilty for thinking that. He had a boyfriend, after all but it wasn't wrong to appreciate the physical attractiveness of other people, right? Besides, Ritchie and him had only been together for just over six months so maybe... maybe he just hadn't fully settled into that idea yet. Something like that.
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A light round of applause welcomed Tony onto the stage, and he smiled and waved at what part of the crowd he could see with the spotlight focused on him like it was. "Hey, everyone. So glad you could join us tonight. I hope you all get to enjoy it." He tried to make it if he could spot Sebastian amonsgt the sitting people at the tables but there was little he could actually see, so there wasn't much for him to do but to focus on his set. And he did just that. As his friend played the initial chords on the piano, he closed his eyes and let his fingers strum over the strings of his guitar, the tune of a light folk tune soon echoing around the room. His first piece would be an instrumental one, the second and onward he had planned to sing, of course if the crowd agreed with him doing that.
Sebastian had heard Tony play the guitar before of course, five years ago while they sat beside the lake at moonlight. Sebastian had been sketching and Tony playing the guitar. But still, he hardly remembered what it had sounded like, the memories from the camp fond but distant. So sitting here, listening and being reminded of the other man's skills on the guitar was a welcome throwback. He applauded loudly, along with the crowd, at the end of the first piece but he hadn't been quite as prepared for Tony to sing. He knew he was going to - the other had invited him with the promise of hearing him sing. But back at camp, it had just been the sounds of the guitar breaking the otherwise silent night but now, of course, Tony had to one up that and be a great singer too. Of course.
Truth be told, Tony always found himself in his happy place whenever he got the chance to sing. He nejoyed playing the guitar, he loved his little store and was happy with his life in general, but there was something about singing that did it for him. And having the chance to show the audience that fact that night made him extra happy, especially knowing Sebastian was out there, sitting in the crowd, listening. There was a slight warm th in the back of his stomah when he thought of that, of him being there. Even if there was the small chance that he wasn't which would had been completely normal. He was sure the man hadhis hands full with his art exhibits, and of course, with his boyfriend. 
As his set came to an end and the lights fully went back up, he immediately spotted Sebastian sitting by the bar and his face light up. After taking a couple of bows he jumped off the stage and walked up to where the other was. "Hey! You actually made it" he said, still unable to wipe the smile off his face. "I didn't think you- I mean.. I know you're busy, so thanks." He hopped on the stool next to Sebastian and signaled the waiter. "Give whatever he's having and serve him another one. So... What'd you think?"
Sebastian couldn't help but return the grin on Tony's face, it almost feeling infectious. "Of course - I said I would and I wanted to see you sing." He was about to protest when Tony ordered him another drink but stopped himself. It's not like he wanted to leave any time soon, so another beer was a perfect excuse. "You're really good," he said, downing the last of the beer he had been nursing before Tony had finished so he could be ready for the next one. "Though," he looked over at Tony with a laugh and winked at him, "something tells me you already know how good you are. You should record something... sell it at your shop."
Tony raised his bottle. "Thanks, man" he said, then chuckled. "I suppose I did at some point, otherwise I wouldn't risk public shame, you know." He laughed heartedly, then shrugged. "Nah... I'm not really interested in that, man. I'm happy just playing whenever I can, and people come to hear me, and then move on with their day, and with mine." He looked at the stage and shook his head. "I'm happy with the way my life is right now. Although who knows, right? Never say never, and all that..." He looked back at him and smiled. "I thought your boyfriend was coming too."
"Uhh," Sebastian shrugged, looking down at the bottle in his hands, "to be honest, I didn't even tell him I was coming." He looked up at the other man, "he had a show tonight - he's in a musical, I can't remember if I ever said - so he wouldn't have been able to come anyway." And that was the truth. Ritchie worked most evenings and it wasn't like they always told each other where they were going. They'd only been dating six months and Sebastian wasn't sure how serious it was - he liked Ritchie, sure, but he wasn't rushing to move in with other man, or move their relationship forward. "Is it weird I came alone?"
Tony's smile went bigger. "Ah... Sneaking up, aren't we?" he said with a chuckle, then shook his head. "Sorry, couldn't help it." He took another swing at his beer and nodded as he put it down. "Yeah, well.. If he got busy what else could you do about it, right?" He tilted his head. "It's not weird, unless you make it weird" he said, then leaned a bit closer. "Besides, I  kinda like the idea of finally having your full attention." He shrugged, then also looked down. "I mean, we met again after all these years, and I feel we haven't really had the time to.. you know, reconnect and all that. There has always been... something." He bit his lip down a bit as he looked up at him to see his reaction.
Sebastian looked at Tony, surprised the other man actually said it. He couldn't exactly deny Tony's words because he knew they both knew it was true. They'd only known each other for two weeks, five years ago, and yet there had been something then and there was still something now. Sebastian had enjoyed his fair share of one night stands, hook ups and friends with benefits over the years but they'd always just been fun. There had never felt like anything more. And Ritchie was only his second actual boyfriend in the past five years since he had seen Tony, the other only lasting for about eight months. And still... he was drawn to Tony. "Honestly, Tony," he finally said with a sigh - not one of annoyance, but one of admittance almost, "if I hadn't been in the middle of the biggest exhibition of my career, you would have had my full attention the other night." The fact that both of their partners had been there the other night went unsaid because it didn't change the statement. Ritchie had been his date and yet Tony... Tony was the one he had wished he could have seen more of that night. "So I'm glad it's just us too."
Tony's face lit up with a huge smile. "Are you kidding me? That was your big night, man. You had to have your head in the game, or things would've gone south." He licked his lips slightly. "But... it's nice to think that would had been an option. I mean, I wouldn't have minded it at all-" He swallowed hard when he felt that tug in his stomach, that weird pull that was starting to make him hot under the collar. Only later he would thought about it and say he hadn't felt that way... in five years. "Yeah... I'm glad too" he said at first, then one of the group who had just performed with him called him up to pick his guitar, that they needed the stage for the next act. "Shit, hang on. Be right back-" he said as he stood up, then turned around and looked at him, a hint of a smile in his eyes. "If you want you can come and see my dressing room. You know, see how a wannabe musician dressing room looks like." He chuckled, then made a motion with his head.
Sebastian nodded, downing his beer in one swift movement. "Nothing wannabe about it," he said, standing up to follow Tony - first to the stage so the other man could collect his guitar, "they always say if you make art you're an artist and you make music so," he shrugged, "you're a musician." He waited while Tony took his guitar from the stage, following him down the hallway near the stage, which no doubt lead to the dressing room. As they entered the dressing room, the three members from the band that were playing next were just finishing up, one of them clapping Tony on the shoulder on their way out, "nice set, man. Good song choices." As they were filtering out of the room, Sebastian looked around, "so this is where the before stage magic happens?"
Tony looked at him with a raise brow. "Oh, I'm nowhere near that artistic vein of yours, man. But thanks for saying that." He grabbed his guitar and led the way through a long, sort of narrow hallway that took them to the back side of the club, where a series of doors were. He pushed the door open to one of those and greeted the group of people there as they were on his way out to perform. "Thanks, man" he told the one who had praised his choice of songs, then he closed the door and made a geture with his hand. "Yeah, this is it. The magic is shared, as you can see, not much room really to be, but cool enough for me to chill, before and after a gig." He took his jacket off, the white tank he was wearing underneath it marking the curves on his chest from his tight it was. He leaned against the desk and looked at him. "So? What'd you think?"
Sebastian's eyes flitted down when Tony removed his jacket, and then he groaned, shaking his head, "what do I think? I think you should be fucking illegal, Tony... I swear to god, this," he gestured at the other man, "isn't fair." He leaned back against the desk just next to Tony, brushing his arm slightly as he did. "You were good. Really. Honestly, it's stupid, we barely know each other and yet..." he turned to look at him, "you owning a record shop, performing in popular local bars and making all the girls swoon is almost exactly how I pictured you."
Tony felt a soft warmth climbing up his neck when he told him that, the way he was looking at him also giving tickles on the back of his stomach. In a single second his mind flew back to those days, five years ago, and the feeling was exactly the same. "I feel like I should apologize for that, but- nah" he said with a soft chuckle. He looked at him and smiled. "Hm... I didn't know you thought that way about me back then- To be honest, I kinda felt jealous about all those handsome French boys you would be swooning with your gorgeous self and inspriring art. It made me wish we had taken advantge of our time at the camp more than we actually did."
Sebastian snorted, "French boys? Please, I make the boys and girls swoon... I just disappoint the girls when they find out I'm gay. And to be fair, we probably would have been caught and very sensationally kicked out if we had screwed around more... we weren't exactly anywhere hard to find. We were just lucky it was a thunderstorm." He remembered the night well... far too well, really. He didn't like to dwell on one night stands or hook-ups, for they were fleeting and gone in a moment (as he wanted them to be) but with Tony he had never managed to quite shake the memory of that night. Though he supposed he hadn't really tried either. He turned his head to the side, realising now how close they were, especially with Tony looking at him. And then it was almost like it happened both in super speed and slow motion and honestly, he wasn't sure which one of them moved in first but he didn't matter. Because all of a sudden the gap between them had closed, their lips crashing against one another. Sebastian moved so he was in front of Tony, standing in between his lips, but had no other sensible thoughts going through his mind.
Tony chuckled. "I just mean because you went back to France at some point after that there would be some swooning. And yes, all those poor girls' heart you left broken on your way..." He laughed softly and ran his fingers through his hair, his teeth gnawing on his lower lip.  "Yeah... A thunderstorm" he said, and they were lucky indeed it swallowed all the sounds they made inside that shower room. And the way it felt when Sebastian was inside of him was something he had never felt again, although if he had been honest he hadn't been with another guy since Sebastian. Only girls, until he met Cleopatra and that was it. There was a sudden moment when there was silence, and the sound of their breathing could be heard inside the walls of that small room. How it happened, who initiated it neither knew then, but within a second their bodies were pressed together again, their lips taking claim of one another again with the same hunger. 
He grabbed the lapels of Sebastian's jacket and pulled him closer, his tongue parting the man's lips and sinking in, sucking all that sweet taste that only then he realized he had actually missed. He hooked his leg around the other waist and pushed himself up to sit on the counter, their moans and groans muffling the sound of the door opening behind them.
Sebastian groaned, his body pushed closer to Tony when the other man hooked his leg around him. His hands found their way to Tony's body, one hand sliding beneath the thin fabric of the (should be illegal) tank top and he was nearly lost in the moment. That was - of course - until he heard a thud and then a quiet "fuck" which startled both men out of their haze. He turned and saw one of the members from the band from earlier looking apologetic, "sorry. I was trying not to interrupt... uhh. Just forgot my water. Our set goes for 30 minutes but until then... please continue." He winked at them and then ducked out the room as quick as he had arrived. Sebastian turned to Tony (and oh god he looked about as wrecked as Sebastian felt), the interruption making what they had just been doing sink in, "I should... I should go."
Tony groaned when he felt Sebastian's groin pressed between his legs, and his own body was responding to that eagerly, when all the sudden the voice at Sebastian's back made both men startle, and they pulled away from one another in a hurry. He simply raised a hand at the man who was leaving the room, all while trying to catch his breath back. His face was flustered, and his hair a mop of mess. He took a deep breath and ran his fingers through his hair, then sighed and made a slight nod with his head. "Yeah, I- I'm sorry about that..." he said quietly.
Sebastian shook his head, "don't be... it's not ... it wasn't just you, Tony. I'm sorry too. I-" He paused. He what? Found it hard to control himself around the other man? Felt this pull to him that he had never quite felt before which was ridiculous in itself. That wasn't how life or attraction worked, was it? He had never felt like he didn't have control over it before. Or was it that he didn't want to leave? That part was true, at least. "I'll see you around," he said, almost reluctantly and finally stepped back from the way their bodies had been pressed together. He stood there for another few beats before relenting and walking towards the door. He turned back to Tony, his hand on the door handle, "you were really good tonight. Thanks for inviting me." He gave him a small smile before ducking out of the room, needing to get out of the bar before he changed his mind and made good use of that 30 minutes they may have had.
Tony looked up and right into Sebastian's eyes, that brief moment of hesitation making his heart do a small flip inside his chest. What was that? But just as soon as it came, it was gone, and Sebastian was stepping back. One steps. Then two. The distance between them seemed to him a lot bigger than it actually was. "Don't go..." almost fell off his lips, but he knew he shouldn't do that. Plus, it was now obvious Sebastian wanted to leave as well. "Sure. No problem" was what came out instead in response to the other's words, then he took a deep breath after the door was closed behind him and turned around to look at his own reflection in the mirror. "What the hell are you doing...?"
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twokinkybeans · 3 years
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The Arachnoids: ROCK BAND AU [Starker] - Chapter 2: ROADIE RUSH
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Chapter 2: Roadie Rush
Peter sips from his hot cocoa and sighs happily. It’s so good. With sweet, maple-syrup-covered whipped cream on top of the warm and tasty liquid. He knows he might get a bad case of sugar-rush after this, but god, it tastes too good. He’s glad that there’d been enough time to perform their own soundcheck after all. When The Avengers were done, Tony had disappeared as suddenly as he’d arrived. It still gnaws at Peter. Something… Something about all of it doesn’t seem right. It’s off-ish. As if some of the pieces don’t quite fit the bigger picture. Yet. Of course, even if something is wrong, it doesn’t give the rock star an excuse to be such a pain in the ass to everyone around him.
“I know...” MJ starts and her brows furrow together worriedly, “-that I don’t say this often. But jeez, I’m such a nervous wreck right now.” “Not just you,” Ned adds with a sigh. “My hands are sweating so badly I might lose my sticks one minute into the show.” He chuckles to himself. “Imagine - one of ‘em catapulting right at Stark’s face.” “Ha! Will do him good,” MJ says with a grin. She sits upright and shakes her head. “The man’s an ass. But I won’t let him sour my mood.” “Exactly,” Ned agrees. “Everyone else seems nice. Peter, don’t you think Harley’s nice?”
Peter blushes a bright red and he instantly shakes his head. Of course, he hadn’t missed Harley’s charming smile. Or his nice, lean body. Or- “Just ‘cause I’m gay doesn’t mean I want to date just any dude I meet.” “But, Harley’s nice tho. You know I don’t tend to like folks easily, but Harley sure hits the right vibe.” “Ugh,” Peter groans, but he can’t help the smile on his lips. “Alright, alright, he seems okay enough.” “Just okay?” MJ exclaims and lets herself drop on the couch. She cranes her neck so she can look at him again. “Just you wait- Peter Parker. Just you wait.”
Peter cocks an eyebrow, but doesn’t comment on it. Instead, he sips on his drink again, enjoying the chocolate taste staining on his tongue. Sure thing, Harley does seem nice. Peter has to admit he’d been too preoccupied with Tony Stark to actually notice the roadie. Actually notice him.
And let’s be real, it’s not like Peter will ever see him again after this.
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An hour later, they’re all getting ready for the show. They’re squeezed together in the little trailer bathroom- Peter smudges the black eyeliner under his eyes, while Ned brushes his teeth and MJ applies silver beads onto her cheekbones. Slowly, she’s turning into Venus; her stage persona. A small reference to the planet where actual arachnoids are found.  “Pete- Can you draw the spider web on my face?” Ned asks and hands him the small bottle of liquid eyeliner. Peter nods and mumbles a quick ‘sorry’ as he switches places with MJ. He grabs the bottle. “Turn your head,” he instructs and Ned obliges. Peter sticks his tongue out when he concentrates on drawing the lines. First, a few straight lines that cross, then the small bendy lines to make it look like an actual web. When he’s finished, he gives the eyeliner back to Ned and grins. “Go ahead. It’s my tu-”
There’s a soft knock on the trailer door and Peter frowns. “I’ll get it!” MJ rushes and struggles her way out of the bathroom. “-Oh, hey! Harley. Come in!” Peter doesn’t miss the smug expression on Ned’s face. “Nice.” Ned mouths and Peter groans exasperated.  “Nope. Nope. Ned! It’s not happening!” Peter shakes his head at the small eyebrow wiggle his friend sends him.
“Hey boys!” Harley peeks into the bathroom from behind the corner and he smiles broadly. “You ready for the show?” “Almost,” MJ laughs. “The boys always take their time transforming into lil’ spiders.” “It looks great,” Harley says with a wink, and Peter - thanks to all the comments from his bandmates - blushes. “But,” the roadie continues, “-Tony requested extra time to change the stage settings in between sets. The Avengers have to end at midnight, so we have to bring your set forward. Do you think you can be backstage in five?” 
Peter frowns. Again, Tony Stark is the center of the conversation and he doesn’t like it. He nods at Harley, though. “Yeah, we’re nearly done here.”  “Good. I’m sorry for not informing you earlier but we just came to this decision like, a minute ago.” “It’s alright.” MJ grabs her silver strapped heels. “Isn’t it, uhm, a runner’s job to, well, run everything? You’re kinda doing everything today?” She asks curiously. Peter hadn’t even noticed and he looks at Harley. The boy shrugs. “Usually, yeah. But no one wants to work for the Big Boss anymore. So I’m an upgraded allround roadie I guess- doing all the tasks I’m not supposed to do,” he jokes. Peter can tell Harley feels bitter about it, so he decides not to dig deeper.
“We’ll be there,” Peter smiles. “And if we can help you after we play our set, please let us know.” “That’s very kind of you, thanks, dude. I think I got it, but I’ll keep it in mind.” Harley cocks his head and gives Peter a playful bump against his shoulder. “See ya in five, then!” And with that, Harley’s gone again.
Peter can’t quite describe what he’s feeling right now. Tonight’s a huge night for them. The biggest show they’ve ever played, by far. Peter doesn’t feel as excited anymore, though. He hates it. He should be worried about slippery hands, or a string breaking, or stumbling over his feet… Not about how the blond roadie will manage his job tonight. 
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It isn’t until Peter grabs his midnight blue guitar and tightens the strap, that he realizes Ned never got to draw the spider web on his face. Ah well, no one will notice. He hopes. He stares at Harley, the boy running around and hastily making sure that everything works properly. Not even a second later, Harley runs towards them and bounces on the balls of his feet with excitement. “We’re ready, everything’s set up! Once you’re good to go on, the stage is yours.” Harley bites down his lip and smiles at MJ so intently that Peter has to hold himself back from nudging Ned. “After you, Venus.”
MJ’s eyes widen slightly, clearly taken aback by the charming smile and the sweet tone in Harley’s voice. Her lips curl into a smirk though, and she cocks her head to smile back at him. “Ready for take-off?” “Always.” MJ’s eyes sparkle in the dimmed backstage lights and she shakes her head slightly. Harley chuckles, low in his throat, and waves in the direction of the stage. MJ nods firmly and eyes both Ned and Peter. No other words are needed from there. Peter grabs the fretboard tightly and takes a deep breath. Ned twirls the drumsticks between his fingers and huffs, only now realizing what they’re about to do. 
Faking confidence, the young band walks into the stage lights. The audience cheers and Peter gasps when he sees just how immensely huge the open-air area looks from up here. It’s… Almost unbelievable. Almost.
“Welcome…” MJ whispers into her microphone once the cheers of the audience die down. She grins. The small silver gems stuck underneath her eyes glimmer in the stage lights. “We are the inner concentric, the outer radial lineament, the spider-like volcano-tectonic structures from Venus. We have come to Earth to give you a hint of the whirling desire that is found on our planet. We are… The Arachnoids!”
Peter’s lips curl into a passionate smile as his grip tightens around the fretboard of his guitar. MJ’s voice starts out soft. So soft, it’s barely audible. Ned lets his drumsticks rain down on his ride cymbal to create a space-like sound; as if stars come raining down from the vastness of space. MJ’s voice goes stronger, jumping up two octaves only to break into a sweet, captivating melody. The audience doesn’t make a single sound. And then, after a small pause in the song that doesn’t even last a second, Peter’s fingers naturally find their way onto the strings and he strums fast. Ned goes wild on the drums and MJ howls into her mic. The crowd goes absolutely nuts and Peter has to take a deep breath to control his emotions. They like him! They like their band!
“Yes, New York!!” MJ screams during the small instrumental part. She’s bouncing on the stage, dancing and laughing and her enthusiasm sends Peter into a buzzy haze. “Who’s ready to party on New Year’s Eve?!”
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