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Which engine Oil is the best for car engine especially in hot places?
When it comes to selecting the best engine oil for hot climates, it's important to look for oils with high viscosity index (VI) and thermal stability. High VI ensures that the oil maintains its lubrication properties even in high temperatures, while thermal stability prevents the oil from breaking down and forming deposits. Synthetic oils are typically the best choice for hot climates, as they have superior high-temperature performance compared to conventional mineral oils.
A good choice for hot climates would be an oil labelled as "full synthetic" with a viscosity grade of 5W-30 or 5W-40. These oils have been specifically formulated to maintain their viscosity in high temperatures and provide reliable protection for the engine, even under extreme conditions. Always consult with your vehicle's manufacturer or a trusted mechanic to determine the best engine oil for your specific make and model.
Original Source: https://www.quora.com/Which-engine-Oil-is-the-best-for-car-engine-especially-in-hot-places/answer/Leicester-Motor
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India's Famous Car Engine Oil Produced by: Velvex
The best car engine oil in India is provided by Velvex, a company that was founded by the Nandan group of companies. Food items, oil products, and lubricants serve a variety of industries. The team works toward a vision of establishing themselves as leaders in the production of real oils, greases, and specialty oils.
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Industrial Lubricants - Key Benefits of Turbine Oil
The proper functioning of machinery is essential to the growth of any industry. No matter the nature of operations, if your machinery is faulty you cannot increase productivity and profitability.
Hence, to not hamper the chances of your industrial growth, you must ensure that all your machines work optimally. Believe it or not, industrial lubricants are a key to achieving this.
One such lubricant is turbine oil. There are different types of turbines used in various machinery. Although they have different designs, they need the right lubricant oil.
Turbine oils provide numerous benefits to your machinery. Have a look.
Sludge Control and Reduction
With the relentless use of machinery, sludge and varnish can form within the system. This formation can be extremely damaging and lead to wear and tear.
First, a soft film gets formed which over time becomes a hardened coating. Not only does it damage the machinery, but it is also extremely difficult to remove.
Best quality motor oils can help your machinery build a guard against the sludge and varnish.
Reduced Costs
In the absence of quality industrial lubricants, there is constant wear and tear in the machinery. It leads to an increase in the maintenance cost. For increasing the time between the maintenance, you need to use the best quality oil.
In this manner, turbines run for longer periods curtailing the overall downtown. It improves the bottom line and reduces waste.
You can seek high-quality lubricants from reputed sellers or buy lubricants online to benefit your operations.
Cleaning and Reduced Downtime
High-grade motor oil not only removes the sludge but also keeps the engine or turbine parts clean. Cleaner parts lead to a smoother operation leading to better efficiency and productivity.
When the machinery is not functioning properly it causes ramifications for the organization. The repair costs can shoot up and profits can shoot down.
Using superior quality motor oil will keep the state of your machinery optimal. It can work without having to go through fuel changes and repairs frequently. This in turn reduces the disposal charges.
Cooling Properties and Safety
Superior quality turbine oils are manufactured with the highest of standards and possess lubricating and cooling properties. The addition of various additives in the base oil ensures that there is effective wear and tear prevention.
Turbine oils act as a cooling agent in various types of steam, gas, and water turbine bearings. This helps to seal the bearings making its function completely safe and secured.
If your machinery is in dire need of protection from rust, corrosion, and oxidation, you must invest in high-quality industrial lubricants. That will ensure that your operations do not get hindered during harsh conditions.
Prevents Foam Formation
As mentioned above, there are various additives added to the turbine oil. Although small in amounts, these have important functions.
Additives help to separate water swiftly allowing it to be removed easily. It also helps to curtail foam and fight corrosion. With a robust antioxidant system, turbine oils can last for years. Thus, your machinery can last for a long time.
How to choose the right industrial lubricant?
There are several types of lubricants available in the market. With ample options to choose from, at times it can be daunting to select the right one.
The maximum efficiency and profitability of your efforts can only be realized if you put your lubricants to proper use.
First of all, you need to assess your requirements. You may require grease, industrial oil, or 4 stroke engine oil depending on the type of machinery you are using.
For instance, if you need noise reduction, lubrication, and leakage control, choose grease.
Whereas if you need a coolant and lubricant then industrial oils are the optimal option.
Another thing to consider is the type of base oil. Mineral oil is a suitable option for the equipment that needs to be lubricated regularly. You have to see to it if working conditions are demanding and the lubrication is being applied as per the recommendation of the manufacturer.
In case the equipment needs to operate in harsh conditions such as extreme temperature and severe environment, it is always prudent to invest in high-quality synthetic oil such as 4 stroke engine oil.
Lastly, you need to keep in mind the viscosity of the base oil. Individual cases require different types of viscosity. To decide the viscosity, pay heed to the temperature, environment, pressure, and type of loads. Motor oil with different viscosity reacts distinctly to these conditions.
Conclusion
Industrial equipment gets exposed to the harshest working conditions, pressure, stress, and heavy loads. The key to keeping your machinery in mint condition lies in effective lubrication.
If you invest in high-quality industrial lubricants, you can successfully protect your machinery against environmental stress, extreme temperature, and pressure. You can also reduce maintenance costs and downtime, thereby increasing productivity and overall profitability.
Whether you plan to buy lubricants online or from a physical store, make sure you choose wisely keeping in mind the standards and specifications of your respective industry.
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Drive Me Crazy - Chapter 8.
Pairing Travis Kelce x Reader
Words 1391
Warnings Some angsty vibes here, but it's going to get better, I swear!
Huge thank you to the Anon who sent this in! They had such amazing words to say about my writing which I massively appreciate and then to top it off, had an incredible request for me! I only have experience with mechanics in the UK, so I’ve tried my best with this one! “I just recently got interested in Travis K. X reader stories and wanted to let you know, I read all of yours as quickly as I could. They are so well done and I couldn’t help but laugh/giggle and feel through each word you typed out. You’re doing amazing and I’m so glad to have stumbled onto your page. If you have any space for a request, I’d be curious about what Trav would think about having a military (like fighter pilot) or engineer or mechanic girlfriend. I see a lot of stories with him paired with models/singers/social media individuals (which are phenomenal!) but just wondering how he would be with a more tomboy like girlfriend!”
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
"Are you sure you're okay?"
You sighed, rolling your eyes, "Travis, I'm fine. I'm just tired."
He stared at you as thoroughly as he could through his phone screen. Faint wrinkles between his eyes deepened as his eyes narrowed. He hummed quietly before laying further back on his bed, his elbows elevating his torso, "Your Dad seemed pretty happy tonight."
You forced a smile, your chest still panging with hurt, "Yeah, thank you for doing all of this, he had a blast."
"And you?"
You paused, a little longer than you should've, "Yeah, it was great."
Luckily, Travis had rolled across the bed to grab the charger for his phone and didn't pick up on your disheartened expression, "I'm still pissed you wouldn't let the team doctor check you over."
"Travis, I really appreciate that you're concerned for me, I am. But honestly, it wasn't necessary."
He sucked his teeth and shook his head, "It's crazy though, there's gotta be a reason you passed out."
You avoided his gaze, adjusting the folds of your bedsheet.
"Anyway baby, I'm tired. I think I'm going to hit the hay, okay?"
Nodding your head gently, you could feel your body yearning to yawn, "Yeah, me too."
"But I'll call you in the morning?"
"Sure."
You watched as his eyes creased into a sweet smile, "G'night, babygirl."
Your stomach fluttered as his left eye quickly closed into a charming wink. It seemed travis had a talent for making you melt, no matter the situation.
"Goodnight, Travis."
The phone display returned to your home screen, a black and white photo of you and your Dad when you were younger. You must have been around 9 or 10 years old and were wearing one of his work t-shirts, splotches of grease and oil covering most of the fabric. He was leaning over the hood of his car and you were stood on a stool in front of him, holding a large tool in your tiny hand. You recognised his battered baseball cap adorning his head as one of your own now, something he gave you when you took on part of his business. 'A good luck charm', he said. Your chest swelled with love before melancholy set in. The opinions of other people had never bothered you in the past, especially the opinions of complete strangers. You had always been confident in yourself and you valued hard work and kindness over appearances. But now here you were, overthinking and distracted by the online comments of people you didn't know.
You laid back on your bed and stared up at the ceiling, shadows forming swirled patterns across the white paint. Taking a few deep breaths, you glanced across to the digital clock on your nightstand before feeling your eyelids droop lower and lower with each breath.
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Music blasted from the small radio you had perched on top of the exposed engine. Your head was buried under the hood, fingers tinkering at greased bolts and pipes as the sounds of the garage were overpowered by Whitney Houston.
"Y/N!" A deep voice yelled out from behind you.
Your body jerked as the noise disturbed your focus. Glancing over your shoulder, you noticed Jordan standing 20 yards or so away from you, his eyes avoiding yours.
"Yes?" You said impatiently, without changing your stance, a clear sign that you weren't interested in a lengthy conversation with him.
"I don't know if you're busy or..."
"Yeah, I am."
"Right." Jordan turned away for a second before spinning around and taking a few steps closer to you, "You know, it's just that it's obvious that other people think the same as I do."
You stood up straight, your shoulders tightening, "Excuse me?"
"I just don't think that you and Travis are a good match for each other." His feet were planted on the floor but his knees were twitching, his hands nervously fidgeting in his washed out denim jeans, "And I know I shouldn't have behaved the way I did the other night, but I was just in shock to see him there, you know? He's a pretty big deal, and you...you're just a-"
"Is this supposed to be an apology?"
Jordan sighed, his hands moving up to his temples, "I just think you would be better suited with someone else."
You laid down the spanner that you had been firmly gripping, the clang ringing out through the garage and capturing everyone's attention, "Someone else? Someone else like you, you mean?"
"Y/N, that's not what I'm saying-"
"What are you saying, then?
Jordan's gaze drifted to the floor, "I...I don't really know."
You took a step towards him, "Exactly. You don't know what you're saying. So, let me give you a clue. Who I date is none of your business, Jordan. It is actually none of yours, or anyone else's business."
You could see heads turning in your peripheral, but all that you could feel was the heat quickly rising in your chest and adrenaline speeding through your veins. Jordan stood with his mouth open, as if he was about to speak but even if he wanted to, you were reluctant to give him the chance.
"So, just...stay out of it, okay?" You waved your hand before rushing over to the bathroom, the wooden door slamming shut behind you.
Your shaking hands reached for the white basin, fingers gripping the smooth, cool, porcelain as you looked up into the mirror. You gritted your teeth as you attempted to hold your composure for a few seconds before you crumbled, tears travelling down your cheeks quickly. The clangs of the garage were muffled in the distance behind your occasional sobs, but you ran the tap just in case anyone could hear you.
Your reflection stared back at you, the skin under your eyes shiny from tears. As your breathing slowed and you took back control of your emotions, you grabbed your hair behind your head and tied it back with a small scrunchie that was snug on your wrist. Wiping your face, you inhaled deeply before a gentle knock on the bathroom door made you jump slightly.
"Uhh, there's someone in here." Your emotionally charged voice gurgled.
"It's Dad."
You looked around the small restroom, for nothing in particular, before flushing the toilet, "I'll just...I'll just be a minute." You called out, grabbing a hand towel and desperately dabbing your face.
There was a short moment of silence on the other side of the door as your Dad waited for the sound of rushing water to cease.
"He's gotten under your skin, hasn't he?"
"Jordan? I couldn't care less about what Jordan thinks." You tucked a piece of hair behind your ear and brushed down your overalls, "I don't-"
"I meant Travis."
You turned towards the door, your eyebrows furrowed.
"Forgive me for saying this, and I know I don't really know much about your dating life-" He let out a chuckle, "-but I've seen a change in you. A good change."
You reached for the door handle, "Really?"
"You seem happier." You could hear a smile in your Dad's voice, "Today aside, of course."
As you gently turned the handle and opened the door, his face came into view, his cheek pressed to the door frame, desperate to comfort you. You exhaled a smile as his eyes scanned your face, "I am happy."
"So, what's this?" He gestured to your eyes.
You shook your head, "It's stupid, really. I saw some comments on a picture of me and Travis online and then Jordan just-"
"And since when did you care what people thought?"
You blinked, "I don't."
Your Dad pushed the door open further and placed his hands on both of your shoulders, "So, what's the problem?"
You giggled, "I don't know."
"I think I know." He winked with a grin.
You lowered your brows again, your lips tightening into a coy smile.
"You like the guy!" He shook you gently, "And I don't blame you. But I have to be honest here, he's the lucky one to have you, sport."
You looked down at your feet, your cheeks flushing with red.
"So, fuck what everybody else thinks!"
"Daddy!" Your head snapped up, your eyes wide at your Dad's uncharacteristic cursing, which was something exclusively reserved for watching football games.
"Go get him."
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I think I've got my groove back!
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Even When You Were Invisible
Based on the movie The Princess Diaries (2001)
NCT Dream Jisung x fem reader, fluff
A/N - so I recently rewatched The Princess Diaries and just had to write this into a oneshot. This focuses more onto the budding romance side-plot of the film, so I’ve taken some liberties and adapted the narrative a bit. This is also unedited for now - please excuse any spelling/grammar mistakes!
Disclaimer: I have used a direct quote from the film which is in italics. I am not trying to replicate the film, just use the plot as inspiration. I do not take any credit for this plot. This does not represent any of the members in real life and is for entertainment purposes only. Jaemin’s character does not reflect him and is purely to fulfil the shallow character he plays. Mild use of language (like 5 swears, maybe??)
“How’s my baby?” You gleam at Jisung, catching him off guard from where he’d been so focused on tinkering around with the car engine in front of him. He bolts upright beside you, quickly grabbing hold of the car bonnet and slamming it down before reaching into his pocket to pull out the rag he uses to wipe off the engine oil from his hands.
“All good.” His voice comes out strained, watching as your smile somehow grows wider. He observes the way your hand smooths over the shiny baby blue metal of the car, gazing into the way it reflects your loving expression.
“Well, she looks amazing.” Your eyes flicker up to meet his, watching the way his Adam’s apple bops. “Thank you, Sungie.”
“Oh, it was really no problem…” he gushes, playing down all the turmoil your precious car has given him over the last few weeks. Not that Jisung ever plans on telling you about all the extra hours he’s spent fixing up your car for you. He doesn’t mind at all. He spends most of his free time at the garage anyway because his band is also allowed to practice there in return for Jisung helping out repair some cars.
It’d be a dead giveaway to all of the feelings he has towards you and he also knows you’d insist on paying him extra for his time if you knew when you’ve already put every penny of your savings into repairing the car you’d worked so hard to get.
Besides, with the way you look at him now, radiating so much adoration, Jisung feels it’s more than enough compensation for his hard work.
“You’re the best!” You reach out to ruffle his hair the second he ducks his head shyly from your compliment. Whispered giggles tumbling from his lips as his cheeks burn. “Can I pick her up tomorrow after school?” You shine those big doe-like eyes at him.
“No problem.” Jisung nods, smiling warmly. And he watches you skip out of the garage with so much excitement, shouting a “see you at school!” over your shoulder. Just as you have left his line of sight, Jisung is called over by his band mates for practice. And while they spend the rest of the evening playing their songs, Jisung continues to replay your interaction over in his mind. Damn, he’s down bad for you.
You reach home quicker than usual, thanks to the spring in your step from Jisung’s amazing work with your baby. You’re so unbelievably excited to finally be able to drive your dream car. You’ve wanted a baby blue mustang since you can remember, so you’d scraped all of your savings from your part time job together to buy the old beaten up car and payed the garage where Jisung works to make your car dreams come true.
“That you honey?” You hear your mom call as you walk further into your house. She sends you a smile over her shoulder when your bag clatters onto the kitchen table. Picking up an apple from the fruit bowl as you watch her refocus on the painting before her.
“Did you get another commission?” You speak through half-chewed apple.
“Uh-huh.” You mom hums, placing down her brush carefully onto the tray beside her easel before turning to you. “Who knew posting my art online would rake in so much work?”
“I did.” You tease, taking another bite of your apple.
Your mom shakes her head at you while rinsing her hands in the sink. All the while, you push yourself away from the counter, grabbing your bag to begin heading to your room.
“(Y/N), wait!” Your mom calls just as you reach the stairs. “Your grandmother called today. The live one.” Your mom adds upon seeing your shock.
“The one I’ve never met?” You tilt your head in confusion, bushy eyebrows furrowing. “What would she suddenly want?”
“She said she wants to have tea with you after school tomorrow.” Your mom explains. “Something about important news she needs to share with you.”
“Oh, I was supposed to pick up my car tomorrow… but I guess I’ll have to rain check.”
That was two weeks ago now and little did you know at the time how much your life was about to change.
The following afternoon, when you’d arrived at your estranged grandmothers house - or should you say mansion - you’d had your world flipped upside down.
“A-a Princess-” your mouth hangs agape, unable to comprehend the situation at hand. Your eyes dart around the room, looking from your grandmother to her staff, then the security, before finally landing back on your grandmothers perfectly calm expression. She’s not joking. “No no no nonononono." You shake your head.
“You’ve got the wrong person. I’m the furthest thing from a princess. Look at me!”
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As it turns out, they did not have the wrong person. Your father, who you’d never met, had been heir to the throne of the small European country you’d never heard of and after his death, that left you - his only child - next in line.
You’d come to an agreement with your grandmother that, before anyone made any rash decisions, you’d give it some time to try out the role of Princess. And so commenced the ‘Princess training’ every day after school with your grandmother. You’d learn how to walk, talk, sit, stand and live like a true Princess within the agreed trial month between this life altering news and the annual independence ball.
Sworn to secrecy, you’d not told a soul about your new informed identity. So, while your private life has somehow changed in every single way, your school life has not budged an inch. From the hours of 8-3 you’re the same invisible girl, with your two bestest friends since kindergarten, Jisung and Chenle.
“Woah, he’s so dreamy.” You gush, resting your chin in your palm as you watch Jaemin walk past your lunch table. Jisung simply rolls his eyes at the way you simp over the most popular guy in school, like always. He doesn’t get the hype around Jaemin. So what if he’s the captain of the football team, extremely lean and always seems to have perfectly shiny hair? Anyone could have all of those things. Jisung could have all of those things…
Despite the fact that he’s almost flunking gym class because of his terrible hand-eye co-ordination in football.
Jisung feels his only consolation is that Jaemin is dating Nina, the head cheerleader.
“Anyway…” Chenle speaks a little louder, “as I was saying before (Y/N) let her hormones take away from the crisis at hand. How am I going to get another guest for my show on Saturday?”
Ah yeah, you were trying to console Chenle on his last minute drama. His school curricula radio show, Talking with Chenle, had finally been getting more than three listeners a week. And ever since his audience has started to slowly grow, he’s been putting more and more pressure on himself to promote the topics he cares about with guests.
“Dude, chill. You still have four days to find a replacement.” Jisung grumbles from beside you. He looks a little like he’s sulking, although you have no idea what could have possibly made him so annoyed within the last thirty minutes that you’ve been sat at your lunch table.
“So much help you are.” Chenle fires at the grumpy Jisung on your left as he stands from the table, slings his bag over his shoulder and storms off.
You turn your attention to said grump, frowning.
“That wasn’t nice Sungs.” You watch as regret consumes his face, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder as he mumbles a muted apology.
“So, are you collecting your car from the garage tonight?” Jisung finally builds up enough courage to ask you. He’s been battling in his mind for the last few days on how to bring this up, so he’s a little nervous, but tries his best to suppress the shyness that wants to win over.
“Oh I can’t.” You guiltily grimace. You feel terrible putting him off again, especially when you were meant to pick up your baby weeks ago. But, since you’ve been having your ‘Princess lessons’ everyday, you’ve had no time. “I’m seeing my Grandmother.”
“Again?” Jisung regrets how quickly the word slips out of his mouth. But you don’t seem offended, nodding yes in response.
“How about Saturday?” You quizzically raise a brow, biting down onto the corner of your bottom lip in anticipation.
“Saturday works…” You let out a breath in relief upon Jisung’s agreement. “…and maybe you can stay for a bit, hang out?” Jisung suggests.
“…it’s just my band are practicing that afternoon in front of a few people and it’d be great to have a bit more of an audience…” Jisung trails off, cutting off his word vomit just in time to notice the way your smile reaches your eyes.
“Sounds perfect.” You beam, just as the bell rings for class.
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You were beyond nervous. Petrified, if you’re completely honest. Yesterday evenings ‘Princess lesions’ with your grandmother had turned out to be a head-to-toe makeover and you’d come out the other end of the evening looking like someone entirely different. Some may even say, like a Princess. Gone were your glasses, bushy eyebrows, your hair had been cut and the frizz tamed. To you, you look almost unrecognisable. To Chenle, you look amazing. But to Jisung, you look like the very thing you’d always swore you’d never want to be - a popular - and it scared him.
While you liked your new look, you felt like a bit of a sellout for complying with the makeover to look more ‘regal’ - as your grandmother had described it. So you’d walked into your first class of the day wearing a grey bucket hat, so as to cover as much of your new look as possible.
Jisung had to do a double take when you entered the classroom and took your usual seat beside him. He’d always thought you were beautiful before, but wow, you’d somehow managed to ascend to another level quite literally overnight. From under the hat, he could see your bright eyes and long lashes. The neat shaping of your eyebrows and the plumpness of your lips, accentuated by the baby pink lip gloss you’d applied. Although, he’s unsure of why you’re wearing a hat on such a warm summers day, especially when you’re inside.
“Okay class, simmer down.” Your teacher, Mr Sums enters from the back of the room, hushing all of the excited chatter in the room as he places down his bag on the front desk and begins to set up for the class. “Yes, Nina?” He acknowledges without so much as glancing in her direction.
Nina sat in the seat behind you, perfectly poised and ready to strike. She’s the head girl in your grade for a reason, with her off-scale intelligence, popularity and cunning attitude. She will take down anyone who gets in her way. Which, right now, is your hat covered head that’s in her line of vision to the front of the class.
“Mr Sums. Isn’t there a rule about no hats allowed?” You can feel her smirk on the back of your neck, letting out a concealed huff as you try to prepare yourself for what you know is going to happen next.
“You’re right Nina.” Mr Sums sighs, “(Y/N), please could you remove your improper dress coded attire?” He glances at you and your mortified expression, watching as you gulp down your nerves while simultaneously reaching up to reluctantly slip your hat off.
Out tumbles your perfectly smooth hair as it cascades down past your shoulders. Jisung’s eyes almost pop out of his head from beside you. Not that you notice, too busy being consumed by the gasps from your classmates.
“Oh wow.” You hear Nina laugh, “Look who’s trying to fit in now?”
Her sickly-sweet tone only makes your cheeks burn deeper and you try to sink into your chair.
“Well, I think (Y/N) looks stunning, actually.” Your head whips towards Jisung, grateful for him sticking up for you. You send him a thankful smile as class begins and everyone’s attention is turned away from you. For now.
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“So what’s the deal with your sudden change of appearance?” Chenle questions as he shovels his salad into his mouth. His words come out slightly muffled between the half-chewed lettuce and Jisung just rolls his eyes.
“Nothing.” You try to shut down the topic, bowing your head into your own lunch.
“It’s clearly not nothing.” Chenle deadpans, before narrowing his eyes at you. “You’re hiding something.”
“Am not.” You grumble into your sandwich.
“So you’ll be coming to my baseball game after school then, like we agreed weeks ago?”
Shit. You’d completely forgotten about Chenle’s baseball game and you know for certain you can’t get out of seeing your grandmother.
“I can’t.”
“See!” Chenle drops his fork into his salad, folding his arms as he turns to Jisung for support. “What? Are you just bored with us now? Don’t want to be friends anymore?”
“No, that’s not even close!” You cry in distress.
“Then tell us what’s so important that you keep dropping us (Y/N).”
You bite down on your jittering bottom lip, your worried eyes casting from Chenle’s unimpressed expression to Jisung’s concerned one.
“I’m not allowed to tell…”
Upon this half-confession, Chenle drops his attitude and leans across the table to speak quieter.
“Are you in trouble? Being blackmailed again? Do we need to beat someone up?”
“No!” You shut down his conspiracies, hands flying up in surrender.
You know you shouldn’t tell anyone. But you also know that if you don’t spill it all to them now, you’ll risk loosing the only people keeping you sane. Heaving a deep sigh, you know what you have to do.
“Okay. You have to promise me you’ll keep this strictly between us.” You point between your two intrigued friends, encouraging them to lean into the table so you can whisper. “I’m serious. The repercussions if this gets out-”
“Just tell us.” Chenle rolls his eyes.
To other students, it simply looks like your gossiping like any other group of high schoolers. But if they were to look closely enough, they’d notice the way both Chenle and Jisung’s eyes blow wide and how the colour seems to drain from Jisung’s face faster than lightening.
“You’re a what-” you cover Chenle’s mouth before he has a chance to shout anything further, covering it with a “Shhhhh.”
“Promise this stays between us.” You stick your pinky finger out for them to link, watching as both of your friends entangle theirs around yours.
“Damn. Wish I could be a…” Chenle begins to mutter.
“Dude!”
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Walking into school the next morning feels a little more unnerving than usual. You’re barely through the threshold of the gates when someone spots you and shouts “that’s her!”.
Everything’s a blur from that moment. With a frenzy of people shouting “Princess!”, a crowd of students swarm you in seconds, phones and cameras are flying in front of your face as they all take pictures and videos. You feel nauseous from being elbowed and shoved in the midst of the unfolding chaos. However, just when you think your about to spew your guts from the motion sickness, you feel a pair of hands find your waist and clutch onto you, wrapping you into the taller frame of your saviour and using their body as a shield until you’re safely out of the crowd.
“Follow me.” Your saviour moves you away from their hold, clutching onto your hand and forcing you to run as you’re dragged along behind them to a place of refuge. You’re pulled into the main building and twisted through the narrow corridors until there’s no one on your tail.
It’s not until you’re hidden inside a janitors closet that you’re able to look at the person before you and realise it’s Jisung.
“How do they know!” You rush back into his chest, wrapping your arms tightly around his torso and burying your face. Jisung is winded a little from the impact, tumbling a few steps back with you before he regains his balance.
“It’s ok. Everything’s going to be ok.” He whispers into the top of your head, fluttering his eyes shut as he inhales the floral scent of your freshly washed hair.
Of course, Jisung has no idea how your secret had gotten out, or what to do next. All he knows right now is how perfectly you fit in his arms and how much he wants to protect you.
“I want you to know, it wasn’t me.” You pull away from Jisung, peering into his worried eyes. You’d never once doubted it would have come from him and there’s nothing more in the world you want right now than to let him know that. Cupping his cheek, you brush your thumb over his soft skin.
“I’d never even consider that being a possibility.” You soothe.
Jisung drinks in every drop of affection you give him as though he’d been traversing the desert for days on end without water. Knowing you never could have accused him rehydrates him and makes his heart feel like it could burst.
“It wasn’t Chenle either. I was with him all evening after his baseball game.”
“I don’t doubt him either.” You reassure. “This feels bigger than just some school gossip.”
-
After cooling down in the janitors closet for a while, you’d managed to sneak out and into your first few classes of the day without too many people bombarding you. Your principle had made an announcement to not cause another commotion and all staff were on patrol during lesson changeovers and breaks.
“Wait, (Y/N)!” You turn to find Chenle forcing his way to the front of the cohort of students following you, instantly linking his arm with yours as you continue to uncomfortably make your way to class surrounded by your new admirers. “You’re an overnight sensation!” He beams, loving the attention on you both.
“Tell me about it…” you mumble, juxtaposing Chenle in every way. Unlike your friend, you’re not made for the limelight. You don’t like all the attention on you. Not now, not ever.
This was one of your biggest fears about people finding out you’re a Princess.
“So, you’ll be my special celebrity guest on Talking with Chenle this Saturday, won’t you?”
Your mouth gapes, finally making eye contact with him and ready to outright refuse. Until, you see how hopeful he looks.
Damn it. There’s no way you can turn him down.
“Sure…” you sigh, unable to hide the small smile that forces its way onto your face when he jumps in excitement.
“You’re awesome!”
-
“(Y/N)!”
You’re just closing your locker when you hear your name, your heart picking up pace from the unmistakeable voice of your caller.
Spinning around, you find none other than Jaemin, smiling at you with his signature smile and staring at you with those heart melting eyes.
“How are you holding up? Been a bit of a crazy day…” He leans one arm on the locker beside you, standing so close you can smell his earthy cologne.
“Just a bit.” You giggle sweetly.
It’s amazing how Jaemin can have such an affect on you. One word and your mind has gone to putty and you’ve forgotten how to act like a normal person.
“Well, I just wanted to apologise for Nina this morning…”
“Huh?” You furrow your brows, feeling yourself come back down to earth.
“She was the one who shouted when you entered the gates and made everyone swarm you?” Jaemin’s tone comes out unsure, not realising that you weren’t aware when you let out a light “oh.”
“I just wanted to let you know that I do not condone that at all. In fact, I broke up with her because of it.”
“You did?” You gush, surprise written all over your face.
…and you’re off in space again.
“Yeah, it was totally not cool.” Jaemin nods. “Anyway, I was wondering if you wanted to go to the end of school beach party with me this Saturday?”
Oh my gosh! Na Jaemin just asked you out!
“Yes!” You blurt. “I-uh I mean, yeah” you swallow, “sounds cool.”
“Cool.” His smile reaches his eyes. “I’ll see you Saturday.”
You watch dreamily as Jaemin walks away to join his group of friends at their lunch table. You’re only pulled back into reality when you spot Jisung perched on the edge of the fountain across the courtyard.
“Guess who just asked me to go with him to the beach party this Saturday!” You park yourself next to Jisung on the ledge of the fountain. “Jaemin!” You squeal your answer when Jisung simply raises an inquisitive brow at you.
“But, what about seeing my band practice?” Jisung tries to not sound depleted.
“Well, I was hoping we could reschedule? I just, I’ve been wanting to go out with Jaemin since forever and you’ll have other band practices, right?”
“Oh, yeah, right.” Jisung forces a smile, feeling himself deflate the second you’ve squeezed him in a tight hug before skipping off to get some lunch.
His attention flickers over to the table where Jaemin sits. How could Jisung ever compare? He’d always felt you were unattainable to him because of how he was too shy to express his feelings. And that was before your new look and title. But now? He has no shot.
You’re a Princess for goodness sake. You belong with the most popular guy in school. Not a shy keyboard player in a band that sings in the local garage like him…
-
“Oh, thank goodness you’re here!” Your grandmother rushes to you as you arrive for your ‘Princess lesson’ of the day. She takes you by your shoulders and peers at you intently.
“Now,” she exhales a deep breath. “We’ve got the press under control with the looming promise of the annual independence ball, so long as they keep a little distance for now.”
You nod in understanding.
You were honestly a little nervous about seeing your grandmother this evening. You’d been worrying about her reaction to this all getting out, even though she is calm and has dealt with an unimaginable amount of trials and tribulations during her many years of reign. She is also strong willed and has made it clear to you that - even though you have yet to make the choice to accept your title and duty - the expectation of this trial period would be as though this is your future.
“And we’ve found that the leak was from the stylist we’d hired.”
There’s more relief in knowing your Grandmother knows it hadn’t come from you than there is from the culprit being found out.
“And we’ve got him doing a formal apology to the press this evening.”
-
Saturday rolls around quickly and before you know it, you’re on your way to the beach party for your date with Jaemin. Everyone who’s anyone is there; dancing, sunbathing or cooling off in the ocean as the sun begins to set.
You feel a little awkward as you walk down the beach to join the other party-goers. It seems like it’s well underway already and you’re not typically one to mix with the crowd in attendance.
“Welcome to paradise.” You almost jump out of your skin upon hearing Jaemin’s voice from your side. You had been so engrossed in your awe of the scene in front of you, you didn’t notice he’d walked over. “I got you a drink.”
You accept the plastic cup, your fingers brushing accidentally with his. Chuckling a flustered thanks before taking a sip, you try not to be affected by his amused grin. He thinks you’re so adorable. How had you been kept so hidden before?
“C’mon.” You feel Jaemin’s hand slip into yours, gently tugging you along with him to head further into the crowd…
“Hello, welcome to Talking with Chenle.” Chenle professionally introduces when his fellow producer Mark signals they are live. “On todays show, we have a special interview with the newfound Princess and close friend of mine, (Y/N).” Mark hits the applause button.
“But, before our main guest’s appearance, we have a short segment on the upcoming senior class projects, presented by our very own Mark.”
Mark jumps in with his pre-written script, listing out the upcoming events for the semester. Meanwhile, Chenle checks his phone to see if you’ve tried to contact him about your whereabouts. Nothing. You should have been here 30 minutes ago…
Back at the beach party, you’re having the time of your life dancing with Jaemin. Uncontrollable laughter tumbling from your lips as he takes your hand and spins you around.
“Who knew you were such a good dancer?” You teasingly glance up at Jaemin as he leads you out of the crowd of dancers and to the side for some much needed air, your hand still firmly in his.
“Well, who knew you would make such a great dance partner.” He praises back, succeeding in making you flustered.
You cast a shy glance up at him through your lashes, still unable to believe that this is reality. You really are here with Jaemin, hand in hand in front of everyone. You feel like you should pinch yourself, just to double check your not dreaming all of this.
That is, until reality comes crashing down in a burning rage. What you’d simply brushed off as a plane flying above you, turned out to be a helicopter filled with paparazzi. It lowers, the wind from the propeller cutting off the party and almost knocking everyone off their feet as multiple cameras flash at you, trying their best to get a good snapshot.
You panic, a million questions buzzing around your mind. What should you do? How do you get away? But most of all, how did they know you’d be here?
“Quick, follow me!” Jaemin pulls you, both of you running towards the lifeguard shack at the back of the beach.
Once inside, Jaemin bolts the door shut and silence and darkness settle around you.
“I’m so sorry.” You plant your face into your hands as you fall into the chair behind you. Being chased by paparazzi - all shouting Princess at you - was not a part of your imagined date with Jaemin. And it’s mortifying to know that’s the reality.
“Hey.” You hear him whisper, his larger hands coercing yours away from your face. In the time you’ve been wallowing, Jaemin had made his way over to you and knelt down to your level so the first thing you see are his eyes and the way they catch the moonlight that filters in through the crack in the curtain covered window. “It’s not your fault.”
His sincerity mesmerises you and washes away your humiliation. How does he do it? How does he seem to know the exact right thing to say?
Meanwhile, Chenle’s radio show is crashing and burning live on air. The last forty-five minutes have been filled with Marks terrible jokes and ramblings and it’s all because of you.
“Alright, I’m off.” Chenle sounds defeated, taking off his headphones and making a stand from his chair the second the ‘live’ light goes dim.
Mark doesn’t respond, nodding his understanding as he watches his friend walk away. He knows it’s not his fault. Heck, Mark did everything he could to act on the spot and make the best out of the shit situation. Chenle is grateful for Marks loyalty and perseverance.
But damn, he still wishes you’d showed… they both do.
“Ok, I think they’ve given up.” Jaemin asserts, peaking through the curtain to find a dark and empty seeming beach. The relief that fills you has you following Jaemin out of the lifeguard shack without thought.
“Thank you for sticking by me, it means a lot.” You timidly smile at Jaemin, allowing him to take your hand in his as you begin to walk up the beach.
Before you have time to register, a bright flash snaps in front of you, the momentary blindness giving time for multiple lurking paparazzi to spring out from their hiding places and surround you both.
“Princess! Who’s your date?”
“Is this your boyfriend?”
“Princess, give him a kiss!”
The crowd shout as you panic, looking around to try and find an escape route.
You spot a slither in the sea of bodies and pull on Jaemin’s hand, but he doesn’t budge. Instead, he complies to the crazy demands of the privacy invading press and scoops your body into his. His lean arms make your desperation to get away worthless and before you know it, he’s cupped your cheek and forced you to look at him.
With one final deer-in-the-headlights look at him, Jaemin crashes his lips to yours.
It takes you a few seconds to register what he’s doing, before you muster up the strength to shove him away and force yourself out of the circle.
You can’t believe he just did that.
-
“It’s really not that bad.” Jisung tries to console you.
You’re flopped over the table, head in your arms as you try to block out every piece of reality. After Saturday’s kiss fiasco, the picture had been posted everywhere. There was no escaping the horrifying image of your first kiss with Jaemin. No less because you’d always dreamt your first kiss with Jaemin would be magical, like something out of a fairytale. And while you may be a Princess, this feels nothing close to those magical Disney princess movies you adored so much growing up.
For starters, where is your fairy godmother? You could really use one of those right about now…
He can’t lie, Jisung’s a little heartbroken seeing the picture of you kissing someone else posted everywhere. He’s upset for you, knowing how much you hate the situation. But, selfishly, he’s more gutted for himself. That should be him in Jaemin’s place. In fact, if he’d been lucky enough to kiss you, the image wouldn’t have existed because he never would have done it in front of the cameras. Knowing that Jaemin used you to get his 15 minutes of fame angers him too. The first time he saw the picture online, his fists had clenched so tightly from the rage that bubbled up in his stomach his nails had left little crescent moons in his palms. And yet, he can’t bring himself to not look at the grainy image.
“Not that bad?” You retort. “Any hope I had of being Princess has gone down the drain.” You begin to sob.
“What’s my grandmother going to say?”
Jisung doesn’t realise how stern his face had been until he finally looks away from the picture to find your eyes peaking out from their hiding spot. His gaze softens in a heartbeat, his hand reaching out to instinctively rub your back.
From your peripheral, you recognise the group passing by and tear your gaze away from Jisung’s to find Jaemin and his friends snickering as they walk past.
“Hey (Y/N), great kiss.” Jaemin puckers his lips mockingly.
You’re not sure what hurts you more, having reality shred the mask to uncover his true, obnoxious personality to you or knowing how many years you spent pining over someone so shallow.
“Ugh.” You bury your face back into the safety of your arms, blocking out all daylight and - you hope - reality.
-
After a lot of pep-talk from Jisung, he finally managed to coax you into going to your next class. But it’s not until final period, when see Chenle enter the classroom, that you realise you hadn’t seen or heard from him since last week. You send him a smile when he makes eye contact, feeling confused when he frowns back before taking a seat on the opposite end of the room.
You find yourself casting glances in his direction throughout the class, hoping to catch him looking over at you at least once. But nothing. Not even a peep is sent your way.
“Chenle,” you chase after him. Barely five seconds after your teacher had dismissed class, Chenle had been out of the door and down the corridor. You’d had to sprint through the throngs of students just to get to him before he got out of the building. “Why’d you not sit with me?”
But your question is met with the biggest eye roll you’ve ever seen as Chenle continues to make his way out of the school grounds.
“Did I do something?” You press.
“Did you do something?” Chenle fires back at you, narrowing his eyes vehemently. “Try what you didn’t do!”
You’re dumbstruck.
“I have no ide-”
“My radio show Saturday?” Chenle sasses. Thank goodness you’re down the street by the time Chenle finally stops walking and begins exploding on you. “I had to listen to Marks lame jokes for an hour.”
“Oh my god! I’m so unbelievably sorry.” Your eyes go wide, mortified at how you’d completely forgotten about being Chenle’s guest. “I’ll make it up to you next time, I swear!”
“There won’t be a next time.” Chenle scoffs, turning away once again. “Oh,” he stops himself to mention one last thing. “and, just so you know, just because you a Princess now, doesn’t mean the only thing that matters is you.”
-
“Hey Sungs.” You mournfully approach where Jisung finishes polishing your car. The garage is oddly quiet, no music or clatter sounding in the usually busy space. No. Instead, it seems like it’s just you and Jisung here. “Thank you for taking such good care of my baby.”
“No problem.” Jisung sends you a half-smile as he hands over the keys. “She’s all yours.”
“You don’t know how much this means to me.” You warmly smile, but feel your mood drop when he doesn’t reciprocate like he usually does. There’s a silence that fills the space between you. You’ve never felt so awkward with Jisung before.
“Well… I better get going…” you try not to sound too deflated, jangling your keys in the air as you go to open your car door.
You watch as Jisung takes a step back from the car, his hands stuffed awkwardly in his pockets as he wordlessly watches you.
“Hey, can I ask you something?” You timidly look at Jisung, stopping yourself from clutching the car door handle in front of you. “You don’t think I think the only thing that matters is me, right?”
There’s a timidity to your tone that makes Jisung gulp. He knows all about the argument because Chenle had ranted down the phone to him for a hour after school and he can tell Chenle’s words have gotten to you. At the same time, however, he feels a little dumbfounded that you seem to only realise this now, after you’d had someone shout it in your face. It’s even more ironic you only ask Jisung of his thoughts when you are just about to take the finished car home. The very one that you’ve been stringing him along with for weeks. He knows he has to be honest with you.
“There were times when I would say I agree, yes.” Jisung nods. “I mean, you dropped me for Jaemin in a heartbeat and he’d never once given you the time of day before your Princess glow-up.”
“Right. I really should go…” you voice comes out hoarse. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Jisung feels terrible as you spare no more time getting into your car and starting the engine. It revs to life and roars as you drive away, leaving him alone once again. But the it sinks in how much you’d made him feel used. You’d chosen to walk away from the truth when you’d asked him for it. And Jisung can’t help but feel disappointed.
-
Walking through the halls the next day you feel so insecure. Groups of students stop their conversation to stare at you as you pass, their expressions unreadable, leaving you unable to tell if they are judging you or just fascinated.
Reaching your locker in the courtyard, your eyes light up in hope upon seeing Chenle a few doors down at his locker. You watch him until he notices you, forcing a meek smile his direction when he does. But instead of him smiling back and making his way over to you, he frowns and slams his locker shut before walking the opposite direction.
You self-consciously peer around, hoping no one had witnessed that rejection and your eyes light up when you spot Jisung.
“Jisung!” You call as he walks past. But he doesn’t even acknowledge you. Instead, he picks up his pace and your eyes follow him as he catches up with Chenle. You turn back to focus on getting the right books out of your locker, trying to hold back the tears that threaten to spill.
How had you managed to mess up so bad that your friends won’t even acknowledge you…
With tears still in your eyes, you enter your next class with your head hanging low. You can’t bear to look up and see your two friends, knowing they won’t speak to you. Instead, you rush to the back of the room and take the seat furthest in the corner.
But when you do eventually look up towards the front of the classroom, you catch Jisung glancing your way. He turns back to face the front a split second after. But there’s as hope that flows through you from catching the longing in his expression.
Maybe there’s still a way to win them back.
-
It’s taken a few days to figure out, but you think you know how to get your friends to forgive you. Starting with Chenle.
First you have to sneak up on him so he doesn’t get away when you try to talk to him, which from his avoidance of you the past week, has proven more challenging than you thought. But you do manage to corner him in class as everyone leaves for lunch.
“Chenle, I want to make it up to you.” You plea. “I just want everything to be right between us again.” While you’ve technically been successful in talking to him, he’s still refusing to look at you. “Tell me what I can do…”
This piques his interest.
“Stop being a Princess.” He flatly states. If only he knew…
That was actually something you’d been working on, deciding days ago that you don’t think you’re cut out for accepting royal duty as a Princess. You’ve already spoken to your grandmother about this and, despite her reluctance and assurance that you would be more than capable for the role, you’d come to a mutual agreement to make no public announce until the evening of the ball.
You wish you could tell Chenle, but you can’t break your promise to your grandmother. You’re done breaking promises you’ve made.
“Well, I was thinking more along the lines of attending the independence ball this Saturday?” You send him a hopeful beam.
You take his blank expression and lack of a quick response as a good sign and continue to persuade.
“It’s invitation only…”
Chenle sighs. Damn him and his weakness for exclusivity. Plus, he’s always wanted to go to a ball and he doesn’t know when he’ll get this type of opportunity again.
“Fine!” He caves. “You’re forgiven.”
You squeal, jumping into him to squeeze him in a hug. You feel his chest vibrate with laughter and look up to finally see him smiling.
“I missed you.” You gush as you pull away and begin walking down the hallway together.
“I know.” Chenle laughs heartily when you shove him and roll your eyes.
You finally feel like you’re on the right track. If you can get Chenle to forgive you, then you’re pretty certain Jisung will too. Now you just need to find him.
-
“Wassup bro.” Chenle greets Mark as you join his table for lunch. You’re familiar with Mark because he helps Chenle out with his radio show and you’ve always found him really bubbly and sweet on the few occasions you’ve spoken.
“Sup guys.” Mark greets you both warmly. “I see you’re back on speaking terms.”
“Yep.” Chenle responds through a mouthful of food.
“Yeah, I’m really sorry about all of that.” You grimace towards Mark. “But I heard you’re on your way to becoming a comedic genius.”
“I think I’m good with sticking to the pre-scripted topics.” Mark laughs loudly.
“Oh, hey Jisung!” Chenle’s sudden shout almost makes you jump out of your skin.
You turn your attention to where Chenle looks to find Jisung casting an embarrassed side glance over to your table while trying to continue his conversation with one of his band mates Renjun.
You don’t really know Renjun, other than what you’ve observed. Even though he’s part of Jaemin’s popular group, he seems like a nice guy and there’s always been a part of you that’s been curious to know how he ended up with friends like Jaemin, Jeno and Donghyuck. All so loud and attention loving in comparison.
You watch as he bids Renjun goodbye and approaches, stuffing his hands into his pockets once he’s reached your table. It’s clear he doesn’t want to hang around…
“Aren’t you gonna join us for lunch?” Chenle snickers at his friend, his tone mocking at the way Jisung acts so hesitant.
“Actually, I-uh have,” Jisung gulps. “I have last minute band practice.”
“But you just said goodbye to Renjun?” Mark furrows his brows.
“Gotta go!” Jisung takes off as quickly as he can. He doesn’t look back when he hears you call after him, instead only ducking his head lower and picking up more speed. You have to run to catch him. Damn him and his long legs. You hate running.
“Jisung.” You pant, catching him by the arm and using all of your body weight to slow him down. He lets out a defeated sigh as he stops, knowing there’s no escaping having to talk to you now. “Please talk to me…” you beg, pleading with the best, saddest puppy eyes you can muster.
“What is there to say?” His voice comes of quieter than he wanted it to. He’s so hurt and upset with you and he wants to be able to express that. He usually can when it’s towards other people. But when it’s you on the receiving end, there’s just something that stops him. No matter how much you broke his heart.
“Look, I’m sorry about yesterday. I shouldn’t have run away from what you’d said.”
Theres something in your words that makes him wake up and finally realise that he’s been running away too. Not just now. But for way too long. Jisung’s been running away from telling you how he really feels about you. For so long he’s talked himself into waiting for you to fall in love with him, to wake up and finally see that the person you should be with has been by your side the whole time. His feelings have been repressed and he’s forced himself to be invisible for too long. But he’s done with that now.
“Sungs, are you ok?” He blinks back into reality, not having realised he’d gotten caught up in overthinking for too long.
You watch him, wide eyed as he stands up straighter, determination written across his face.
“Actually, I have something I need to say.”
You nod, waiting intently.
“I’ve been an idiot for too long.” And… you’re confused. “I’ve let you walk all over me for years because I’ve been so in love with you.”
“Heck,” Jisung laughs at himself. “I even let you off when you ditched me for Jaemin because I kept telling myself that I wasn’t good enough for you.”
You feel your heart break knowing Jisung had been putting himself down like that. Any and every emotion courses through you as you try your best to take in the weight of his words.
“I-” you begin, but Jisung cuts you off before you have a chance to say anymore.
“I know you don’t feel the same… it’s ok.” Jisung forces a smile. “I just need some time apart.”
You feel like you’re suffocating, unable to voice anything as you watch Jisung walk away. Chocking on sobs as the weight of the world hits you like a ton of bricks.
You just wished you’d realised sooner. Because if you had, then maybe you wouldn’t have lost your best friend, you wouldn’t have hurt him for so long and maybe you wouldn’t have had your heart smashed to pieces like you just have.
-
“Can’t you just have someone do the speech for me?” Your voice is muted by the duvet that you insist to remain under. Your mom perched on the side of your bed as she encourages you to at least go downstairs to eat something.
It’s the morning of the annual independence ball and you’ve not left your bed since you’d gotten home the day before.
You’d had many home truths and realisations from Jisung yesterday. But cocooning yourself inside your duvet has really helped you process a lot. Like the fact that you love Jisung too… and not in just a platonic way. He’s always been there for you and you’ve taken that for granted.
You’ve been so dumb to your feelings for so long, brushing infatuation off as excitement or just that you really care for Jisung, when reality is that your heart doesn’t flip every time he smiles just because he’s your best friend. It flips every time he smiles because his smile is one of your favourite things in the world. It eases your worries and brightens your day.
Just being around Jisung makes you feel like everything’s going to be ok. He’s always so supportive and soft-natured. He takes care of you not because he’s a good friend but because he loves you.
You know that if he were to be here today, you’d be able to get through your speech this evening, facing crowds of people and answering to them why you are abdicating your royal duties. With Jisung by your side, you can get through anything.
Without him you’re lost.
Similarly, Jisung has been trying to drown out reality since he confessed to you by focusing all of his energy on his band practice and fixing up cars. He went straight from school to the garage and worked through the night to try and get his mind off of you.
Which is why he jolts awake to Chenle shouting in his ear for him to “wake up!”
“Why!” He cries, rubbing his sore neck from the poor posture of his sleep on the couch by his band’s equipment.
“You seriously slept here last night?” Chenle doesn’t hold back any judgment, raising his brow at Jisung as he grumbles out unintelligible remarks under his breath.
“I get you’re heart broken or whatever, but that doesn’t mean you should give up now.”
“Well, what else should I do?” Jisung, still sat in the chair he’d slept in, sulks like a child.
“Uh, I don’t know, go after her?” Chenle retorts like it’s the most obvious thing in the world.
“But she doesn’t feel the same, I’d just be making a fool of myself…”
Chenle scoffs. How does he not see it?
“Of course (Y/N) feels the same. It’s so obvious.” Chenle leans down to place his hand on Jisung’s shoulder. “Trust me. I’ve had to watch you both almost every day for years.”
He’s not joking. He really has. All the times he’s rolled his eyes at the way you both act so soppy towards the other. You’ve both been too wrapped up in either convincing yourself that you have no shot, or mistaking your feelings to notice.
Jisung springs to his feet. With the way Chenle remains so serious, he knows he must be telling the truth.
“I need to win her back!”
-
You frantically pack, shoving everything you can into your bag before anyone catches on to what your about to do. You feel so hopeless, like a complete failure and you know you can’t face the crowd of influential people and reporters to decline your role of Princess. So you’re running away.
You’d managed to convince your grandmother to not send a limo because your mom wanted to take you to your first ball. And you’d also lied to your mom, telling her that your grandmother had organised a limo to pick you up.
As soon as your mom had left, the race against time had begun and you’d been flying around your room packing.
You pick up the embossed faux-leather diary your grandmother had gifted you when you’d first met and found out you were a Princess, stilling when it slips from your grasp and falls open to reveal a letter that had been tucked in between the pages.
Carefully picking it up and unfolding it, you realise it’s from your father before he passed away.
His heartfelt words bring tears to your eyes as he expresses all the love he has for you and his country as soon to be King. But the final line strikes something within you that makes you rethink everything you had planned to do.
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all. From now on you’ll be travelling the road between who you think you are and who you can be. The key is to allow yourself to make the journey.”
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Helping Jisung come up with a plan to win you back is easy for Chenle. With the independence ball being that evening, nothing could be more perfect than Jisung turning up, declaring his love and sweeping you off your feet. Just like a true Prince. So he’d offered the plus 1 you’d given him to Jisung.
Waiting in the grand hall for your arrival feels like an eternity. Everyone seems to be here except you.
“Have either of you seen (Y/N)?” Your mom rushes up to Chenle and Jisung in a slight panic. Both of them shrug, shaking their heads no in response. “She told me a limo was picking her up, but apparently she told her grandmother I was bringing her.”
Shit. There’s something in Jisung that springs into action upon the possibility that you could be in danger.
“Stall until I get back.” Jisung directs Chenle.
“Where are you going?!” Chenle shouts back, but it’s too late. Jisung’s already run off.
“Oh no no no…” you whine as your car conks out, the heavens pouring down on you and pooling in your hatch-back. “Is this what I get for messing everything up!” You shout at the sky, flopping back into your seat and sobbing your heart out.
You don’t blame the universe for this payback. You deserve it after all your selfishness. But you have been trying to make amends, to right all of your wrongs. You have every intention to go to the independence ball to share your decision in person. It’s the least your families country deserve. It’s the least your family deserve. But, right now, you’re failing. Failing at getting to the ball on time just like you failed at making amends with Jisung.
Gosh, even when you’re trying to do something else it’s still seems to end up on Jisung…
Just as you’re giving up all hope, a car horn jolts you up in your seat with a gasp. The headlights blind you momentarily as they round the corner, until the car has stopped beside you.
“Need a ride, Princess?” Your mouth hangs agape as the window rolls down to reveal Jisung in the drivers seat.
Although you can only see the top half of him, you’re heart summersaults from his attire. There he is, coming to your rescue, dressed in a black tuxedo and bow tie. He looks just like Prince Charming.
“How did you find me?” You remain in your car, unable to move from the shock… and the cold. You look like a drowned rat as the storm continues to shower down on you.
By this point, Jisung had gotten out of his car, into the pouring rain and rushed over to help lift you out of your vehicle to transfer you into the warmth and shelter of his own.
“Lucky guess.” He smirks from the drivers seat, twisting the keys and bringing the car to life again, before racing through the dark deserted streets.
You watch him from the passenger seat as he remains focused on the road, mesmerised by the steady focus of his eyes and his tight jaw, the way his hair - now wet from your rescue - drips little droplets of water onto his forehead and nose, down his cheeks to his perfectly plump lips.
“Why are you looking at me like that?” You’re caught off guard by his question as it breaks the silence that had settled. You hadn’t even realised you’d been staring that long, or the fact he’d noticed.
“I was… just looking.” You blush, turning to look out your window. You’re just thankful it’s dark right now.
A few seconds go by and you begin to recognise the street just as the car pulls into your grandmothers driveway and stops at the entrance.
“Wait!” You clutch onto Jisung’s arm as he goes to open his door. He freezes from the touch before slowly twisting back to look at you. “Thank you.” You whisper.
“It was no problem.” Jisung sends you a tight lipped smile.
“No. I mean, thank you for always being there for me.” You elaborate, moving your grip down his arm until you get to his hand, entangling your fingers with his. “For loving me.”
Jisung’s breath hitches. He’s not sure what to say. It’s like all the air has been sucked out of his lungs. And the way you continue to stare at him makes him feel so warm and fuzzy and loved.
“(Y/N), I-”
“I know you said you wanted space.” You cut him off. “But I’m so lost without you.”
“Why me?” He whispers.
You slowly reach up to cup his cheek, drawing him in closer and closer until your noses touch. Your eyes flutter shut as you breathe in his signature piney scent. The familiarity makes you feel like you’ve arrived back home and gives you the courage to utter your next words ever so breathily.
“Because you saw me when I was invisible.”
The next thing you know, Jisung’s lips are smashed against yours. You’re unsure which of you initiated it, not having had your eyes open in fear of his rejection. His lips are just as soft as you’d imagined they’ve be and you feel yourself unable to suppress the smile that explodes across your face, causing Jisung to smile into the kiss too.
Everything seems to fall into place again. Who knew kissing your best friend could feel so right?
Pulling apart breathlessly, you both continue to smile at each other, idiotically in love.
“We really should get inside and put Chenle out of his misery.” Jisung chuckles, only imagining the chaos he’s cause by trying to stall.
“I guess…” you trail off, sending Jisung a sheepish smirk. He knows exactly what you’re thinking. “…Or we could kiss some more?”
“We can do that later. But first, you have to tell your country you will be their Princess.”
~ bonus ~
“How’s my baby?” Jisung rolls his eyes.
“I told you to stop calling me that.” He deadpans, failing to hide the blush that tinges his cheeks from the way you smirk at him.
You know he loves it really.
“But it’s cute!” You continue to tease, laughing as you speak.
“Whatever you say Princess.”
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How do you find a sugar daddy or what did you do to get one?
First things first…real sugar babies know that real sugar daddies are not on any sugaring websites. It’s very rare when someone gets someone who’s the real deal on a website/app!
{I either go the sugar baby route or the spoiled girlfriend route!}
Free styling: Going out in public is the best way to meet a potential!
High end bars
Country clubs
Coffee shops by hospitals or business buildings
Golf courses
High end restaurants
Be knowledgeable: Sugar daddies love brains! I’m very into the arts, literature, philosophy, history + psychology and my potentials eat it up! Having hobbies are important as well. My hobbies include:
Creating art
Writing
Playing badminton + croquet
Horseback riding
Reading
Learning foreign languages
Take good care of yourself: Always dress well and keep your hygiene routine in motion!
Nails done
Hair kept
Perfumed + oiled
Capsule wardrobe complete
Understand the world of the upper class: I grew up in a family of doctors + professors + teachers so I grew up learning proper etiquette as a classy lady!
{I also come from a lineage of royalty so it’s naturally in my blood! 🤭}
Know your table manners
Carry polite conversations
Learn how to properly shake hands
Smile and dress well during business dinners + events
Have good hosting skills + a clean home environment
Know what you want: I tend to stick with doctors + engineers. I also typically date men from different countries! Men who I have dated include:
An interior designer for Mercedes Benz
A civil engineer
An industrial engineer
A sport scientist
Have goals: Focus on yourself, create goals and set yourself up for success!
Stay educated in school
Start a business
Get a real estate license
Understand what career you want in life + make goals to get where you want to be in life
Strict boundaries are a must: Set yourself up with high standards! Know what you want and leave when someone isn’t fulfilling you. Trust there’s someone better out there that will treat you the way you deserve to be treated!
Make a list of red flags
Make a list of the kind of person you want to date (ex: career, personality + looks)
Make a list of things you expect and will not tolerate
These are just a few tips but if there’s any interest in going the online route, I do have a few tips!
More sugar baby, spoiled girlfriend + trophy wife tips can be found on my side blog @kittyboudoir under the advice tag in my side blog bio!
Xoxo- Kitty 🐈🎀
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WIP Weekend
It's been a hot minute since I've one of these, whoops. Writer's block is a bitch, huh. But I'm here now and trying my best, so please give me a kick in the pants.
I've been tagged by the lovely @eriquin many a time, and I'm finally doing one.
The Rules
In a reblog of this post (so people can find you in the notes) or new thread (w/ rules attached) if you want to play on your own, post up to five (5) filenames of your WIPs; not titles, file names.
Post a snippet from one of them. Snippet must be words you wrote in the last 7 days. We’re posting progress here. If you haven’t made any, go make some and come back to play!
After you’ve posted, people can send you an ask with one of your file names. You must then write 3 sentences in that file. If the filename is one you can't share from (for example, an event or gift fic), write 3 sentences on it anyway, and then 3 more on another to share.
That’s it! You can invite others to join in, or just post.
The Files
sleepy morning times (steddie)
bra (steve x barb)
KingSteve85 is Online Part 2
Steve & his Mum p2
The Snippet
He perks up at that, eyes brightening. That sounds like it’s right up his and Steve’s alley. They’re both car guys, but in different ways.
Eddie loves the puzzle of it, the physicality. He loves working with his hands and being able to see and feel his progress. Loves getting dirty working on an engine with Wayne, pulling it apart and putting it back together but better this time. Making it work. It’s also nice being able to take the criminal skills his father taught him and turn it into something good. Turn it into some productive.
Steve loves his beemer. Loves looking up a cars specs and stats and engine types. Models and makes, and what’s the newest thing on the market. Love the rhythm of the maintenance. The ritual of it. Spending an afternoon out in the sun, washing his car, waxing it — making sure it sparkles. Vacuuming the insides, cleaning the seats, washing the scuff marks off of the glove box. It reminds Eddie of Steve’s skincare routine. Of the way he does his hair. Steve will happily check his oil and change a tyre, check everything is in alignment and the beemer is making all the right noises.
Steve laughs, light and happy, eyes also shining as he catches Eddie’s reflection in the mirror. “Thought you’d like that. If it’s good I’ll let you know and we can take Wayne next time he’s up.”
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So I started gathering the tools and parts to replace the timing belt on my truck (there's several parts besides the timing belt that are usually replaced at the same time while you're there) and should have everything I need by next week. All I need after that is good weather. I'm thinking that I should look into replacing the valve cover gaskets as well since the engine is leaking oil and that's where it appears to be coming from:
That doesn't seem to terribly difficult or expensive to do but I'll need to remove part of the intake and probably the throttle body. Probably add a few hours to the job. While I'm doing the timing belt I think I'll replace the radiator and heater hoses as well as they're getting rather cracked. It's very old
Once I actually start I'll post up lots of pictures and maybe a couple videos as I'll be taking lots anyway to keep track of everything.
I'm following a guide I found online as well as a repair manual my dad bought years ago when he was working on the truck:
I've done some work on cars before but nothing like this so this should be... Fun!(Scary) I've done my research so I think it's doable, and as far as timing belt replacements go it seems like this is a pretty easy vehicle to do it on. The best way to learn is to jump right in, right?
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B-52 pilots test new instruments to facilitate the flight of BUFF
Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 10/11/2023 - 08:21 in Military
As the B-52 fleet prepares for new engines, radars and other technological upgrades, a team of test pilots and engineers from Edwards Air Base, California, wants to make the old bomber easier for crews to operate.
Specifically, they are testing new instrumentation, including sets of digital motor meters to replace the current analog meters.
The meter groups show information such as fuel flow and exhaust temperature for each of the B-52's eight engines, which helps pilots check for problems and identify defects. The goal is to make the cabin more intuitive so that pilots can devote more attention to fulfilling the missions.
“Piloting the plane is the first step and using it as a weapons system is the final step,” Lieutenant Colonel Scott Pontzer, commander of the 419º Flight Test Squadron and director of the Combined Global Bomber Test Force, said in a press release on August 22. "So if I can reduce the pilot's workload... I can reduce the general brain task."
The concept of human systems integration, where the systems are adapted to the operator and not vice versa, did not exist when the B-52 cabin was first designed in the late 1940s, said Dave Prakash, a former B-52 operational test pilot and flight operator.
A B-52 Stratofortress test pilot operates a flight simulator while using one of three new prototype flight instruments at Edwards Air Base, California. (Photo: US Air Force / Giancarlo Casem)
“Whether motor instruments or navigation instruments, they are all designed to fit compactly into existing space, but they were not designed to be easy to use,” he said.
For example, pilots perform cross-checks routinely, where they quickly check their air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator, tilt angle and other instruments to make a decision. Weather is essential, especially during a delicate procedure such as landing at night or in adverse weather conditions. But the way the B-52 cabin is arranged can cost precious half a second or a quarter of a second.
"Instrument groups are not designed in the most efficient way for a pilot to do a cross-check," Prakash said. "In addition, the meters and instruments are not even consistent between the left and right pilot seats, so you have to do a different cross-check depending on the seat you are in."
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The problem extends to the engine meters, which display the engine pressure ratio (EPR), fuel flow, exhaust gas temperature, rotations per minute (RPM) and oil pressure. During his time as a test pilot, Prakash analyzed how these and other systems, such as navigation, could be optimized for the operator.
"If it takes 20 button taps to do one thing, is there a way to press just two buttons?" he asked.
The Edwards testing team is working on the same issues as the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program goes online. The switch to digital meters should make it easier for operators to quickly check the engines.
"This provides better accuracy, readability and error indications (for example, color changes), to name a few things," said Major Darin Flynn, B-52H test pilot of the 370º Flight Test Squadron. "We also have EPR demand indicators that greatly reduce the workload during the precise adjustment of the accelerator."
The pilots tested three different prototypes of groups of meters in a simulator and then received a questionnaire to record what they liked or dis liked in it.
“In fact, we are measuring their performance on these monitors and we are also getting very good comments, because now they have really seen what the monitors are like,” Flynn said in the statement. "This will help us select the best design option for the B-52."
Differences between the cockpits of the B-52H and the future B-52J (below).
The new B-52 engines are militarized versions of Rolls-Royce's commercial BR725, and the B-52J software will be a mixture of commercial and military software, explained Flynn and Eric Treadwell, leaders of B-52's human crew systems/factors. In addition to the engine meter groups, the entire cockpit is undergoing a renovation, as the analog displays are replaced by large color multifunction screens.
“What they are doing is fantastic and absolutely critical,” Prakash said of the effort to integrate human systems.
There are still some dangers in better technologies: Prakash warned that problems can arise due to automation prejudice, which occurs when users do not notice failures in automated decision-making systems (such as when spell checking suggests the wrong word); and the fatigue of alarms, where users become insensitive to beeps and recurring alarms that may indicate real danger. Flynn was not very concerned about the first.
"I don't think automation bias will really be a very important factor because, although we are getting new engines [digital engine control with full authority], there is little automation involved," he said. "There will be no automatic accelerators."
Military standards provide guidance to avoid problems such as automation bias and alarm fatigue, Treadwell explained. A working group of government engineers and contractors is also collaborating with B-52 pilots to evaluate and refine the project, a best practice in U.S. Air Force development programs.
“We have different levels of alerts that will be displayed or inhibited depending on the severity and phase of the flight,” Flynn said. "We have already identified some warnings of a commercial nature and not applicable to military use."
In the future, the Edwards team hopes to collaborate with maintainers to get their opinion on digital instruments and whether this would affect their work.
“We can solve problems before they become problems,” Pontzer said in the press release. “Being at the forefront, between Boeing, the 418º FLTS and the [Test Pilot School], all of us working together to use robust systems and proven test methodologies to make good decisions is incredible for the combatant.”
Source: Air Force & Space Magazine
Tags: Military AviationBoeing B-52H StratofortressUSAF - United States Air Force / U.S. Air Force
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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has work published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. Uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.
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brat intro
brat interacts with people under the pretense that, in comparison to her sisters, she's quiet normal. the good apple. a little flirty, a little noncommittal, but overall a nice girl to get along with.
there's definitely an aura of mystery to her. brat isn't one to show her hand ever. drops enough full-truths to come across as genuine, but with enough twists and turns to be clear that she's not painting the full picture to people; it's a manipulative push-and-pull that has the majority at brat's beck-and-call.
it's like culminating a safety net. there will always be people for her to turn to - whether because they owe her favors, or like her enough to drop whatever they're doing, or there's the illusion of something going on between them that makes denying brat difficult. living life with a flock of people wrapped around her finger is like strutting on a tight rope with full knowing that you won't fall; the crowd of people reaching up for her, scared that she will, is just a confidence boost.
she both is and has a mechanical mind. that notion to look beyond the beauty and into the function behind it - to be the beauty, and have a complex array of computer guts underneath. it's a notion that applies to everybody, but her the most - where others might think she's a snake, some two-faced bitch, some pretty little airhead, brat is infinitely more than whatever negative expectations they may have.
the same applies for those who think she's eager to learn, reward-motivated yet willing to help others, untapped potential in need of a push.
none of them are really wrong, it's just that none of them are entirely right. just how brat likes it.
she gives herself to the world in pieces, and never the same pieces twice. there's a different version of her that exists in a person's mind, each shaped or colored by the how, the why, the when of which they met her; some people are lucky enough to have multiple pieces, but never a full puzzle, and other's are left desperate with this one singular instance that probably had a greater effect on them than she realizes.
to one person, brat is a girl they met at a club some hazy night in june and can only remember her by the blue lipstick stains she left on their white shirt. to another, brat is a bubblegum-popping degenerate without a lick of respect for how good she has it to be in such a prestigious position - no amount of gum could hide how sour her personality is! to somebody else, she could be a text conversation dating back to 2015 and be considered one of their most cherished online friends.
she's undefinable. she hands out these false-selves like a meaningless little valentine card just to see where it gets her and she has a line of broken hearts behind her like a papertrail.
at the core of it, brat is just there.
people never realize they've 'found' the real brat, because there's no 'real brat' to be found. she was there all along, just plain old brat, no bells or whistles to it.
she likes those old baggy flannel pajama bottoms. she likes blackout curtains in her room. she likes having a million blankets on her bed. she likes cotching in her room at her stupid gamer desk with the homemade monster computer and the ratty desk chair she dumpster-dived for. she likes soggy cornflakes, she likes first-person shooter games, she likes being home.
she likes learning, likes going to school. she likes being elbow-deep in motor oil, likes working under the hood of a car. she likes being the best in her engineering course, likes the geeked-out mini robot fighting rings held afterward. she likes coding and software enginneering - a lot more than she thought she would.
she also likes dressing up and partying. she likes these sordid little affairs and playing with emotions. she likes attention and the power it gives her.
all of these things are her. she's fully aware there's some romantic speculation over who she is underneath all these 'layers', what secrets she could be hiding and how just knowing would magically unlock whoever she is as a person - reveal her 'true form' to whichever sod thinks they're the arthur to free the sword from the stone.
whatever keeps them grovelling at her feet, she supposes. it doesn't really matter, anyway. none of it is real to her in a way that's substantial.
the thing about brat is that she can be all these things, know all these people, but it's all just a game. she's being real, but nothing else is. it's like she's wandering around with the impression that it's all some kind of simulation - there's a part of her that knows it's not, that all these people have their own lives and their own feelings; regularly experiences sonder as an epiphanic experience - it just comes down to the fact that brat, while being her authentic self (and yet, simultaneously inauthentic), doesn't feel tethered to the world around her.
it's what makes a lot of her reaction to things so,,, un-reactionary. the expression and inflection that brat uses is the most inauthentic part about her: she's actually a very stoic, flat character. not in that she's totally unfeeling or a robot, more in that bold emotion has never been her strong suit; she's unfortunately a lot like brute that way, at her core just a plain face and a plain voice - everything else she does is an act.
partially to fit in, partially to feel real. mostly because, more than anything, brat hates to be misunderstood. one of her biggest gripes about the world is its reliance on tone of voice and microexpressions. why haven't human beings evolved to, like, smell emotions or something. psychic empathy ? telepathy ? hello ??
there's only a select few she feels very attached to, who she feels like understand her. while not an introvert by any means, the tiresome nature of socializing (down to the added effort of communication) has brat close herself off in her downtime. throws herself into hobbies and activities so she can rely on autopilot, mind busy at work deconstructing each interaction and figuring out what she can minimize next time in order to save energy.
it's probably the biggest rift between her and berserk, second only to the fact that brat sees herself (unfortunately) closer in likeness to brute and therefore doesn't know how to handle berserk whatsoever.
berserk, who is so high-energy and so at-face-value, who doesn't know how to read people or a room - she means well, brat knows she does. the best brat can really offer is to just shove gifts and treats and pocket money at her, though, because none of brat's routine approaches to socializing really work on a girl that has the subtlty of a bull in a china shop.
there's a lot of unresolved resentment there, too. brat never wants to get into it; a lot of it is uncalled for. so she just… avoids berserk most of the time, leaves when she starts to get irritated - she thinks berserk probably knows more about her through other people than through brat herself, which hurts to think about, but is just another thought to compartmentalize.
it's easier to leave boxes unpacked than to make a mess, so to speak.
and since idk how to cut off this post, some misc brat hcs:
she loves the transformers movies, especially mikaela banes from the first three; a true mikaela kinnie.
brat is a video game streamer with another on-camera side hussle 🤫🤭
needs glasses because she has spent so much time straining her eyes. she has multiple pairs to style with outfits, but usually just wears contact lenses when going out.
her favorite bubblegum flavor is the sour blueraspberry flavor from bazooka. it stains her tongue blue most of the time.
has very long hair already, but wears extensions that have a volume akin to stylized cosplay wigs.
everyone is under the impression that brat hardly ever sleeps due to all her hobbies, but in reality she just sleeps through most of the morning and is awake for the remaining 12-16 hours of the cycle.
enjoys socializing via text or voice-chat than facetime or in-person.
packs berserk lunches even though she rarely actually goes to school, and is definitely old enough to pack her own lunch. maybe out of guilt.
very rarely apologizes; she must've fucked up pretty bad if she's hitting you with a stiff-sounding, "i'm sorry."
gift giving is her love language. isn't comfortable with a lot of other forms of affection, nor very good with emotional conversations.
never lets anybody in her room ever. anybody. ever.
also some friends outside of berserk:
brick, surprisingly. they share a module and got talking after that. they bitch and gossip over text about other students that they absolutely have no business knowing the drama of.
billy [a background character from pokey oaks]. one of her school friends that progresses into an actual online friendship; their favorite co-op game is 'keep talking and nobody explodes'.
kristen [another background character]. one of the few people brat is happy to actually meet up with in person; they usually go out for friend-dates. kristen may have been one of brat's first crushes before they got closer as friends.
butch ! they jokingly commiserated over having an older sibling who abandons them because they think they're the one most hard-done by, and exchanged numbers. butch isn't somebody brat talks to regularly, but he usually has good advice whenever she needs it.
#ppnkg#powerpunk brat#brat#hcs#headcanons#character intro#god i got a little romantical#i just love her so much
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Career Advancement in the Drilling Industry: Strategies and Tips
The drilling industry is a vital sector that is crucial in various industries, such as oil and gas exploration, mineral extraction, and geotechnical engineering. The demand for skilled professionals in Best drilling jobs is rising, making it an excellent field for career growth and advancement.
This blog post will explore strategies and tips to help individuals succeed and progress in the drilling industry. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level, this article will provide valuable insights and guidance.
Understanding the Drilling Industry
Overview of the drilling industry:
Drilling involves creating holes in the earth's surface to extract valuable resources or gather essential data. It is a complex and technical field that requires specialised knowledge and skills. The drilling industry encompasses various sectors, including oil and gas exploration, mineral exploration, geothermal drilling, and environmental drilling. The importance of drilling in these industries cannot be overstated, as it enables the extraction of natural resources, supports scientific research, and facilitates infrastructure development.
Skills required for success:
Several critical skills are essential to excel in the drilling industry. Technical knowledge is crucial, as drilling professionals must understand the equipment, procedures, and safety protocols involved in the drilling process. Problem-solving abilities are also vital, as drilling projects often encounter challenges that require innovative solutions. Attention to safety is paramount, as drilling operations can be hazardous if not conducted with proper precautions. Additionally, staying updated with industry advancements and new technologies is crucial for long-term success in the field.
Career Advancement Strategies:
Education and Training:
Pursuing relevant academic qualifications:
Acquiring a relevant academic qualification, such as a geology, engineering, or earth sciences degree, can significantly enhance career prospects in the drilling industry. These programs provide a solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for various drilling jobs out there. Additionally, certifications in specific drilling techniques or equipment operations can boost employability and open doors to advanced positions.
Professional development courses:
Continuing education through professional development courses is an excellent way to expand skills and stay updated with industry trends. Many organisations and online platforms offer specialised training programs tailored to the drilling industry. These courses provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling professionals to gain a competitive edge in the job market.
Gaining hands-on experience:
Apprenticeships and internships:
Participating in apprenticeships or internships is an effective way to gain practical, real-world experience in the drilling industry. These opportunities provide valuable insights into drilling operations, expose individuals to industry professionals, and allow for networking connections that can lead to future job opportunities. Various organisations and drilling companies offer apprenticeships or internship programs, and it is worth exploring these options to kickstart your career in drilling.
Volunteering for projects or organisations:
Volunteering for drilling-related projects or organisations can be valuable to gain experience and demonstrate your skills and passion for the industry. Getting involved in community-based initiatives, such as environmental conservation projects or geological surveys, not only contributes to society but also expands professional networks and showcases your commitment to the field.
Building a professional network:
Joining industry associations or societies:
Becoming a member of industry associations or societies related to drilling can provide numerous benefits for career advancement. These organisations often offer access to job postings, industry-specific publications, conferences, and mentorship programs.
Attending conferences and networking events:
Attending conferences, trade shows, and networking events within the drilling industry is crucial for staying updated with industry trends and expanding professional networks. These events provide opportunities to meet industry professionals, learn from experts, and showcase your knowledge and skills.
Tips for Career Advancement:
Continual self-improvement:
In the ever-evolving drilling industry, continuous learning is vital for career advancement. Engage in self-improvement by reading industry publications, research papers, and technical reports. Online courses and workshops are also excellent resources for expanding knowledge and acquiring new skills. Platforms like LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and Coursera offer various courses specific to the drilling industry.
Developing soft skills:
While technical knowledge is crucial, soft skills are equally important for career progression in the drilling industry. Effective communication, leadership, teamwork, and adaptability are highly valued qualities. Individuals can improve their soft skills through practice, attending workshops, and seeking feedback from mentors or colleagues.
Seeking mentorship:
Having a mentor in the drilling industry can provide invaluable guidance and support throughout your career journey. Mentors can offer insights into the industry, share their experiences, and advise on career decisions. Building relationships within your professional network and actively seeking mentorship opportunities can significantly improve career advancement.
Conclusion
Advancing in the drilling industry requires technical expertise, continuous learning, and networking. By pursuing relevant education and training, gaining hands-on experience, and building a professional network, individuals can enhance their career prospects in the drilling industry. It is essential to prioritise continual self-improvement, develop soft skills, and seek mentorship to apply drilling jobs, stay competitive and seize growth opportunities. With dedication, passion, and the strategies and tips outlined in this article, individuals can pave their way to a successful and fulfilling career in the drilling industry.
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Title: Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing: Strategies for Success
Introduction:
Hey there, fellow digital enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the exciting world of digital marketing strategies. In this article, we'll explore the key elements of a rock-solid digital marketing plan and uncover some real-life examples of success. So, buckle up and get ready to take your online presence to new heights!
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Crafting an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy:
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Conclusion:
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Disclaimer: This article is for informative purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always tailor your strategies to your specific business needs and seek professional guidance when necessary.
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You are no stranger to marketing if you have a successful offline business. However, strategies for driving traffic to your online store can be a completely different beast. You’ll be able to reach more potential buyers than ever before with your print on demand online store, and you’ll have complete control over their shopping experience. To make the most of all your channels, you must consider how to drive traffic to your website and how to implement marketing between your online store and your offline businesses.
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CONCLUSION
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