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rosencrantzsguildenstern ยท 1 year
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hello!!! my name is chitra, i spend too much time and effort posting online and i like cdramas, anime, webnovels, plays, podcasts, books, and just generally experiencing media from different cultures and in different formats and analyzing it :) plus i make dumb posts.
my blogs (in order of activity): rosencrantzsguildenstern (main), xianletrio (mxtx), meowmeowarcher (star trek), victoriousmancha (runaways), lucky-sevens (mechs)ย 
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neroushalvaus ยท 6 months
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Okay I am going to use the Somerton situation to talk about something that is very important to me. Following the discussion I have seen former Somerton fans being disappointed in themselves and questioning how they can ever trust another video essayist again. I have also seen some people being smug because to them Somerton was obviously unreliable from the start. As a person who also saw the "red flags" in Somerton, I would like to skip the smugness and talk a bit about what the red flags were to me.
Someone else has probably posted something similar and Hbomberguy's & Todd in the Shadows's videos touched a few of these points, but they didn't focus on them or how to spot these things. I think it is a good thing: I think it would have reinforced the idea that Somerton's fans were to blame for being lied to, and these youtubers didn't want to pin any blame on the fans. Also, some of the things I'm going to talk about were not by any means proof of him being unreliable, they were common tropes I personally associate with people who are bullshitting on internet. Think of it as something like spotting terfs: If you consider following a tumblr user and find out they have at some point posted "males will always be a danger to females no matter what they say", it is very possible that they are not a terf. Maybe they were having a bad day and were just wording their post badly โ€“ But you should probably search "trans" from their blog before following them, just to be sure.
So, the tropes in James Somerton's content that I consider red flags:
Lack of sources. This one may seem obvious and Hbomb talked about this in his video, but the lack of sources in his videos was outrageous. Video essays are called essays for a reason, they are not supposed to be just a guy talking about whatever comes to his mind, they should be well researched essays. Obviously video essays should contain one's own thoughts and interpretations and those do not need citations. But James Somerton didn't come out of the womb knowing everything about LGBT history, Disney and film theory, if he actually knew something about all this stuff, he should have learnt it from somewhere. There should be sources he could point to. It is very common that even when a video essayist doesn't tell you where they got all their information, they open their video by saying stuff like "when I prepared for this video I read the book Also sprach Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche and this one thrilling blog post about lesbian cruising in 1960s Sweden". From what I've seen, James does not really do this. From watching his videos you could arrive to the conclusion that James Somerton does not read any books, he just knows everything. There are situations where people don't feel the need to add sources, like when the information is considered common knowledge or when the topic relates heavily to the essayist's actual academic field or profession. This is okay and very understandable, but can sometimes be dangerous, since if the video essayist markets himself as a marketing specialist, people are more likely to take his word for stuff that has to do with marketing, even without sources. It is understandable that in many situations an essayist may think "why should I cite a source? I know this thing!", but doing your research well is partly about checking if the information you are certain of is actually true. Also, as Hbomb pointed out, if you can cite a source, your audience can go learn more about the subject. It's not about anyone doubting you know your stuff, it's about learning. That's why well-respected video essayists usually cite their sources very clearly.
Lack of pictures and screenshots. This is about different kinds of sources again, many things on this list are kind of about sources. An example: When James Somerton made a video about JKR, he mentioned something about Rowling at one time saying that trans students in 30-50Feralhogs (or whatever the wizard school is called) could use magic to present as their gender. If this was any other video essayist, you'd expect a tweet to pop up, or something else confirming Rowling ever said this. Nothing pops up, obviously because Rowling didn't say this, but you can't see anything fishy in that because things rarely pop up in Somerton's videos. He doesn't show you court documents when speaking about a court case, he doesn't show you the comments apparently mad at him for implying the gay anime is gay when he is complaining about people being mad at him. There is a reason people show screenshots and tweets in video essays. When a good video essayist says JK Rowling has tweeted that all people who menstruate should be referred to as women, the video essayist shows the tweet so people know they are not making it up. If there were hoards of annoying bitc-- I mean, angry white women whining about gay sex in HuffPost articles or Somerton's youtube comments, he should have no trouble showing you those. Remember that you should not trust someone just because they show you pictures or screenshots. Pictures can be photoshopped, screenshots can be doctored. Many youtubers are aware that you listen to their videos while cleaning or while walking your dog and don't actually see the screen all the time, and some may take advantage of that by saying something like "and here she threatened to kill me" while showing a text message where someone said "die mad about it". A screenshot alone isn't much but you should demand to see the screenshot.
Passive voice. I am once again bitching about this. Somerton repeatedly says things like "it's been said that" or "it was common knowledge that" or "a legend says that" or "according to most interpretations". He doesn't say who says it, making it very hard to fact check and that seems to be his goal in some cases.
Relying heavily on anecdotes. Writing a dense, analytical video about film theory or history can be exhausting and you may want to pepper in little fun facts. However Somerton seemed to rely on these heavily; he can't just talk about how he has totally bought every lie told by The Pink Swastika, he also needs to tell a cute little anecdote about SS men forcing sexual favours out of men. He can't just tell a story about a court case, he needs to add in ridiculous stuff about the jury booing. This is what I mean by not all the things on this list being necessarily proof of someone being unreliable. Many people use anecdotes and little stories in their storytelling, it makes the videos flow better and it's hard to decide which anecdotes are valid and which are not. A source obviously makes an anecdote a bit more believable, but here are some things that instantly make me fact check an anecdote:
It's a bit too convenient, poetic or ironic. Sometimes real life is weirder than fiction but if an anecdote is "perfect" and has an amazing punchline and you could write twelve poems about it, there is a possibility it was invented by pop science books.
It assumes your political enemies are stupid. Dunking on conservatives, MRAs and transphobes is always fun and after you've seen a lot of this kind of content it's easy to believe anything about these people. You must resist the impulse to believe everything that may make your opponents look stupid.
The person telling the anecdote implies it is an example of a larger, systemic problem. You know what's worse than taking a random happenstance from human history or internet and basing an entire political theory on it? The said random happenstance being made up. You should in general be wary of people telling one story and explaining why it's an example of everything that's wrong in the world. We live in a huge world. You can always find a white woman who loves cute gays but hates the idea of Nick Heartstopper and Charlie Heartstopper getting nasty but that doesn't mean it's an indicator of a larger issue.
Simplifying complex issues. We all know that "only the boring gays survived the AIDS crisis, and that's why gays started to only care about marriage equality and military" is a horrible, insensitive thing to say, but you also have to think about it for like two seconds to realize that it can't be correct. It kind of reminds me of the "roe v wade caused the crime drop of 1990s" claim in Freakonomics. It sounds logical and simple, like a basic math calculation. Societal issues rarely are like that, though. You should never believe anyone who tells you about a huge societal shift and says it happened because of one thing and one thing only.
These were some of the things I noticed in Somerton's content that caused me to distrust him. I hope these were helpful to you and feel free to add your own "red flags" if you feel like it!
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Summary: Maybe you shouldnโ€™t have pressed his buttons so hardโ€ฆ Pairing: brotherโ€™s best friend!Yunho x fem!reader Genre: smut Tropes: brotherโ€™s best friend au Rating: R 18+ Warnings: language, some cryingย  Smut Warnings: hate sex, choking, degradation, dirty talk, unprotected sex, creampie, sub-dropping Word Count: 1,408 Note: weโ€™ve reached the end of Arousal August! I hope youโ€™ve all enjoyed this <3 thank you again to the amazing @mejuii for beta/proofing this!!
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Your relationship with Yunho has always been, weโ€™ll say, strained. You canโ€™t stand him despite him being your brotherโ€™s best friend and roommate. Something about his stupidly handsome face makes you want to scream. You had come over to their shared apartment with the understanding that Mingi would be there. He had told you he didnโ€™t have anything to do today and that you would have your weekly sibling date today. Yet here you are with no Mingi on the premise. You can hear Yunho in his room doing who knows what. Weighing your options, you end up walking down the short hallway toward his room. You donโ€™t even bother knocking on the doorframe when you get there. Taking one rather nasty look at Yunho, you sigh before speaking.
โ€œWhereโ€™s Mingi?โ€ you ask with a sharp tone.
โ€œHell, if I know. Heโ€™s not here, so you can see yourself out. Donโ€™t let the door hit you on the way out.โ€ he hisses, not looking up from his laptop.
โ€œVery funny, Yunho. I know you know where he is.โ€ You bite back.
โ€œYouโ€™re so fucking nosey. Why donโ€™t you just fucking leave?โ€
You dare to step into his room and give him a glare from where you were standing. Youโ€™re challenging him. He never does anything when Mingiโ€™s around. Now that his best friend isnโ€™t, you want to see if he will. With a smirk plastered on your lips, you walk further into the room and right over to his bookshelf.
โ€œYou read some shit books.โ€ You state, running your finger along the spines of the books, โ€œIf you want something good to read, I guess I could give you better mat-โ€
Your words are stolen from your lips when you feel a hand grab your shoulder and spin you around. Yunho is not but a foot from your face. Thereโ€™s a flame in his eye as he has you there pinned against the wall. After the initial shock, youโ€™re back to where you were. Youโ€™re absolutely having too much fun pushing his buttons.
โ€œDamn, Yunho. If you wanted to get me pinned to the wall, you couldโ€™ve just asked. Though, I doubt youโ€™d be able to take care of me.โ€ You provoke.
Yunho all but growls and wraps a hand around your throat. He doesnโ€™t put any pressure on your neck, but the presence alone has your heart racing.
โ€œIโ€™m fucking tired of your little attitude,โ€ he says far too calmly.
โ€œWhat are you gonna do about it?โ€ You fight back, still not daring to move.ย 
โ€œYou want proof I can take care of you?โ€ He offers, slightly putting pressure on the sides of your neck.
โ€œYou mean just for me to be right about you not knowing how to? Iโ€™d love to.โ€
Before you can process it, youโ€™re clothes are gone, and youโ€™re pinned down to Yunhoโ€™s bed. One of his large hands is wrapped around your throat, causing you to reel in the sensation itโ€™s causing. The other is holding your hip to ensure you donโ€™t squirm too much. Yunho is thrusting into you at an animalistic pace, making you see stars even more. You refuse to give him the satisfaction of hearing you moan, though. How youโ€™re holding your noises back, you have no idea.
โ€œCome on, donโ€™t you wanna let those moans out? Sound like a fucking slut while I fuck you?โ€ he growls.
You shake your head, not trusting your voice in the slightest.ย 
โ€œWhat? Canโ€™t use your words? Are you too far gone that you canโ€™t fucking speak?โ€ He chuckles, โ€œIf I had known fucking you would get you to shut up, I wouldโ€™ve done it a long time ago.โ€
His grip on your throat tightens as his thrusts become harsher. Thatโ€™s the straw that broke the camelโ€™s back. You let out a loud moan, and once that one escapes, they donโ€™t stop coming. You beg and plead for anything. Yunho is still degrading you with his filthy words that your brain canโ€™t comprehend at the moment. You doubt youโ€™re saying anything intelligible at the moment, anyway. In hopes of getting yourself closer to your high, you attempt to roll your hips into his thrusts. Instead, youโ€™re greeted with a sharp slap to your thigh before his hand reclaims its place on your hip.
โ€œFuckinโ€™ slut.โ€ he bites, โ€œYou take what I give you, understand?โ€
You nod.
โ€œUse your fucking words. You seem to never shut up any other time.โ€
โ€œPlease!โ€ you beg, tears springing from your eyes, โ€œPlease, Yunho! Iโ€™m so so close!โ€ you manage to say between moans.ย 
โ€œYou think Iโ€™ll- fuck- Iโ€™ll let you cum that easily, whore?โ€
โ€œYunho, please.โ€ you moan, โ€œWant you to cum inside me.โ€ย 
โ€œOh, is that right?โ€ he asks condescendingly.
โ€œPlease!โ€ you beg again, scratching his shoulders.
Thatโ€™s all it takes to trigger his orgasm. His hips stutter as he cums deep inside you. His sounds, combined with the sloppy thrusts, trigger your high. Your walls flutter around him, and your nails dig deeper into his broad shoulders. He pulls out in one sharp movement and watches how his cum leaks out of you.ย 
Heโ€™s about to walk out of the room when he feels a disturbance in the air. When he turns around, he sees you on the brink of tears sitting on his bed. He isnโ€™t sure what overtakes him, but he immediately swoops you up in his arms and holds you close. You cry quietly for a few moments. Murmuring something about not doing a good job. All Yunho can do is rub your back gently and coax you back into reality.
โ€œYou did so well. It was insensitive of me to walk away so soon after,โ€ he says gently. Itโ€™s a tone heโ€™s never used with you before.
โ€œYou hate me.โ€ You comment weakly, โ€œI donโ€™t blame you for walking away.โ€
โ€œI donโ€™t,โ€ he states plainly.
โ€œYou donโ€™t? Why are you so mean to me whenever-โ€
He wipes a stray tear from your cheek, โ€œI donโ€™t have an explanation for that. Maybe I was deflecting what I really felt in fear of what Mingi might say.โ€ โ€œIโ€™m a grown woman. I can decide who I date without Mingiโ€™s permission.โ€ You chuckle slightly.
โ€œI know. I know.โ€ he says softly, pressing a kiss into your hair, โ€œAre you fully back with me now?โ€
โ€œMhm. Iโ€™m processing how sticky I feel now,โ€ you admit.
Yunho chuckles, and you feel the sound vibrate through his chest.ย 
โ€œLetโ€™s get cleaned up and change the sheets. Then, does cuddling sound good to you?โ€
โ€œMore than.โ€ you smile at him.
After a peaceful shower together and cleaning up the bedroom (including opening a window and lighting a scented candle), you curl up under Yunhoโ€™s arm and rest your head against his chest. Itโ€™s peace like youโ€™ve never known another person before. Itโ€™s ironic how the person you swore you hate is the person you found yourself most at peace with. Then, you hear the front door click open and shut. Neither of you is fully awake, though, not enough to process what the sound was. Just as you open your eyes and process what that sound is, your brother is already busting through Yunhoโ€™s previously closed bedroom door. Yunho scrambles to protect your decency, which happens to be tossing himself on top of you. You squeal at the sudden movement.
โ€œYou two finally fucked it out?โ€ Mingi asks, sounding hopeful, โ€œItโ€™s been goddamn years of that stupid tension!โ€
He walks out, forgetting to close the door behind him. Your new boyfriend sighs and gets out of bed to close the door. Just as the door is about to click shut, you hear your brother call through his door.
โ€œIf you hurt her or knock her up, Iโ€™m reserving the right to murder you still!โ€
Youโ€™re half tempted to walk in there and beat his ass for making that comment, but you canโ€™t find the willpower to get out of Yunhoโ€™s comfy bed to do so. Yunho shakes his head and closes the door fully. Climbing back into bed, he wraps his arms around you again.
โ€œHow do you think heโ€™ll react when he finds out we fuck raw?โ€
โ€œJeong Yunho!โ€
You smack his chest, and he lets out a bright giggle. Maybe all you really needed was to fuck it out all this time. You never hated him. Youโ€™re hopelessly and irrevocably in love with him.
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machiavellli ยท 5 months
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Some Lorenzo Berkshire headcanonsหš เผ˜ เณ€โ‹†๏ฝกหš
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Notes: after a month I made them. I am truly sorry, I am the ceo of procrastination. But I had so much fun writing those though, because Lorenzo is my silly lovely boy, I wanna hug him so bad, he too precious. And this song, reminds me of him so bad, like every time I listen to it, my mind immediately jumps to him.
Honestly I got a bit carried away, I wanted to cover maybe other parts, like how he is as a boyfriend, but well-. You read it and of course you can tell me what you think after :)
Pairing: Lorenzo Berkshire x reader
Infos: pretty much just fluff, possible dramatic scene, no use of y/n, Lorenzo being cute, mutual pinning, English is not my first language (please if you find any mistake report them to me!).
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Lorenzo Berkshire, the most precious slytherin boy:
You two first met when you were just children because of your families
And I donโ€™t know about you, but I used to despise boys so much when I was little, until I was seven (or perhaps even eight), so I kinda imagine your first meeting to be not that charming.
Like little Enzo panicking because he canโ€™t understand what he did wrong, why this little girl is making such a disgusted face for him
But as you two grow more comfortable around each other, he becomes your best boy friend.
You two have many chances to see each other during your childhood and you always tried to make the best out of each encounter.
The type of kids that would cry when they have to separate after playing all day together.
And also the type of children that would definitely try to pull a prank on little Draco, just for them to get chased down by Lucius Malfoy himself after and cry frightened.
But something inside you two changes when you both are forced into your first ballroom dancing class (I headcanon that all the high-ranking families in the magical society enjoy hosting elegant dinners and balls, so follow me on this)
The proximity between you two, the touch of her hand, totally make little Enzo go all flushed.
Therefore, that soft innocent crush in the heart of the two children starts to blossom.
You drew hearts next to his name in your diary, imprisoning your feelings at the edge of a paper too scared to burn at the sight of the light, too scared to show this growing affection.
Little Enzo would sometimes pick a flower from his garden, trying to build some courage in himself for giving it to you. But that never happens.
When you get to Hogwarts he is your rock.
Perhaps if you an introvert he is the one introducing you to people or literally bringing you inside a friend group.
Ever heard of the trope โ€œextrovert adopts an introvertโ€? Like that I mean.
Anyway, the crush is still there, of course, but none of you dare to even consider talking about it. Because no one has the guts to risk losing their favorite person.
Lorenzo is very cheerful, a ray of sunshine, and as he grows more people start to notice. And thatโ€™s a problem.
You are jealous, terribly.
Seeing those girls approaching him, giggling like infants, even when you are right at his side, hurts you.
He always refuse them politely and you smile in you mind.
Lorenzo is such a gentleman and everybody knows it.
Always giving you his arm while walking, opening doors,
moving chairs,
asking โ€œhow did you sleep darling?โ€ or โ€œhave you eaten today dear?โ€
hugging you every time you see each other,
Offering his jacket to you as soon as he notice that it is becoming a little cold
Listening you ramble for hours about your favorite subject or a book you just read, always with that delicious little smile painted on his face.
And if he finds you crying for whatever reason he will take you into his arms immediately.
Listening to you explain through your tears what happened, while one hand strokes your hair gently and the other your back.
Seeing you hurt has an effect on him, definitely will let a couple of tears slip while you canโ€™t see him.
Lorenzo is an empath, he will understand you and he will comfort you.
Also I feel like his love language is debatable, but he will definitely like to touch you, to feel your presence concretely.
Even if you two are not together he will often try to pull out an arm around your shoulders, always respecting your decision to refuse it and your personal vital space though.
Perhaps, sometimes, as you are all focused making your pen run during your studies session, he will look at your hand, wishing to be able to linger over it without an explanation.
He is also jealous, of course, because no one knows how desperate he is for you, how he feels blinded by how beautiful you have grown.
He feels his eyes and heart burning when a guy at a party tries to hit on you.
The golden retriever energy is suddenly gone and Theo will pull out a worried look for his friend.
But you arenโ€™t his, how stupid it is of him to ache himself for something he never had.
After another scene of this kind, Theo decides to ask him about this totally not subtle behavior of his. (You already know that I headcanon Enzo and Theo to be best buddies shhh)
It takes a while for him to confess, but either for the tipsy state or the exhaustion that this situation has brought to him, he confess.
After years, letโ€™s say it happens in the 6th year, he finally tells someone, felling already a bit lighter.
Theo looks at him, trying to not laugh, but miserably fails: โ€œmate do you need glasses?โ€
And then he explains to him that anyone can see that something is going on between the two.
That you look at him like he is the sun lighting your existence and so does he with you.
Perhaps it is time to act now, to not fear, to be brave.
He wonโ€™t ask you directly though, I see him more prone to writing down a letter to you
Pouring on paper his feelings, how exceptionally well you make him feel, in conclusion, his love for you.
The angel sent from above that you are in his eyes, that he always had and always will e have at his side if he seals with ink his emotions.
Perhaps it could look something like this:
My Dearest,
In the quiet corners of my soul, I've carried a secret for what feels like an eternity, my heart dances to the rhythm of your name. Amidst youthful dreams and uncertain tomorrows, your laughter echoes in my thoughts, painting vivid hues in the canvas of my days. With each passing day, your radiance grows, illuminating the path of my existence. Today, in this moment of bravery, perhaps taken by a Gryffindor spirit, I dare to confess what has long lingered unspoken: I adore you beyond measure.
Yours sincerely,
Lorenzo
And do we want the realization dramatic? Of course, is that even a question?
You recive his letter in a moment of privacy, perhaps in a quiet corner of the library while you are studying.
A first year approach you and quickly says โ€œIt is from Lorenzo Berkshire, he wants to know what you think thenโ€ before running away.
You look at the letter puzzled, looking at the delicate handwriting in which your initials are written on the outside.
You open the letter and everything just stops.
Only your eyes move, running desperately over and over again on the words overflowed by pure love.
How is it that you never noticed?
How is it that someone can love you so deeply?
The clock has continued its tireless dance for too long and you finally had enough.
There it wonโ€™t be peace until you found him.
An exceptional energy, filled with excitement, happiness and love, takes over you.
You suddenly snap, lifting yourself up from your cozy spot, leaving everything behind, because your real everything is in front of you.
The sound of your shoes, tirelessly beating against the hard floor as you run, is all you can hear.
People send concerned look in your way as you brush not so cordially their shoulder, trying to make your way to your lover.
The halls are full, the rain is once again pouring outside, you donโ€™t even know where you are going, simply drove by the now fully ignited sentiment.
Lorenzo is repaired outside in the viaduct courtyard, waiting for his friends to be done with their smoking when he sees you.
You, bravely exiting the library annex, making your way to the viaduct bridge, looking left and right, looking for him.
Without a word to the others he starts running in your direction, the rain quickly wetting him entirely.
You are now both running, from opposite side of the bridge, people gathering around looking as the scene consume before them.
It is cold,
It is wet,
The nature is gray under the fog.
But two hearts beat ferociously, desperately trying to approach the other.
Your drenched hair flows with your movement, hands in a fist, your vision lightly blurred.
And in the middle of the bridge he catches you.
An hug full of every word neglect for so long.
He spins you around for has many years he had to wait for this, before he lets you go, moving his hands to cup your face gently as the rain harshly pours on you.
Eyes so desperate to crawl into the otherโ€™s spirit.
โ€œI sense my letter has reached youโ€ he will say smiling like an idiot drunk on love
You giggle, like the kids you used to be.
Because you have known each other for a lifetime, but only now he has found you.
โ€œMy dear, I love youโ€ he will say before kissing you, warming your body, lighting your existence.
Everything faded then, from the cheers of the other students looking at the theatrical scene, to the screams of the various professor trying to pull you inside.
Your heart finally funded his.
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๐Ÿ Is there anything in canon that you absolutely hate and love to fix in fics? A wrong choice made, a fuck-up in characterization, a misunderstanding never cleared up, a conversation never shown onscreen, etc...
๐Ÿˆ Whoโ€™s your blorbo and what are some of your favorite headcanons/ideas about them that repeatedly show up in your fics? Free pass to rant about blorbo opinions.
๐Ÿซ Whatโ€™s your favorite underrated thing in your fandom? (A ship that only you seem to write for, a character thereโ€™s almost no fics about, a trope that criminally hasnโ€™t been written yet, etc.)
๐Ÿ‡ Is there a particular scene/episode/book/etc that you want to just write a million fics about, over and over? Which one?
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Affection Points, +100!
Kabedoning them! Feat. Lucifer, Mammon, Leviathan, Satan, Asmodeus, Beelzebub, Belphegor
Dev Notes: I love this trope so much, and wanted to write one myself. I am cringe but I am free.
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Lucifer became your victim while you two were walking past each other in the House of Lamentation. You called his name and as he turned around, you slammed your hands, successfully trapping him between you and the hallway. He looks at you and scowls.
โ€œWhat is this about, little humanโ€ he says, glaring down. You just smile, and press a kiss to his lips. His eyes widen for a brief moment, before he returns it. He manages to flip you two, where you were against the wall before you knew what was happening.
He pins smirks down at you, eyes predatory.
โ€œIf thatโ€™s all, then I must take my leave. It would be best for you to come when I call you later tonight, thoughโ€ He tells you, and then walks off like nothing happened.
You - 0 Lucifer - 1.
You and Mammon were walking down the hallways of RAD as he prattled on about the new scheme he had. It wasnโ€™t like you didnโ€™t want to listen, but your headache was really making you irritable. Finally, you just had enough.
ย โ€œMammon,โ€ is all you say as you approach him, pushing him towards the wall, pinning him to it.
โ€œI love you, but please, pipe downโ€ you tell him. Before kissing him on the lips. You walked off to your class, leaving a sputtering demon who was processing all that happened in such a small amount of time. You had already made it to the end of the hallway before you heard him yell out โ€œYou canโ€™t do that human!โ€ย 
You smiled and went on your way
Leviathan was a tricky one to catch. You knew you couldnโ€™t do it in public, unless you wanted him to blue screen. So, after a gaming session with him, you chance was given when he stood up to grab a drink.ย 
โ€œWhat do you want?โ€ he asks, turning to his mini fridge, โ€œI have energy drinks, water, and-โ€
You swiftly stood up, and pinned him to the wall beside it. โ€œ I just want you,โ€ you said with a smirk.
You watched his brain actively short circuit and yelp. His face was completely red, and he couldnโ€™t help but cover his face.
โ€œYou- you canโ€™t just do that!โ€ He cries out, and it makes you smirk wider. Pulling his hand down, you get closer. โ€œI can do whatever I want, sweetheartโ€ you coo, and then pressed a kiss to his lips. You pulled away after a little, and heard a thud, seeing the boy on the ground.
โ€œLevi? Are you alive?โ€ you ask, worried you might have overdone it
โ€œRebootingโ€ is all he can strangle out, curling onto himself.
Oops, you definitely broke him.
Satan is easy to catch, but you gotta mentally prepare yourself. Heโ€™s smooth, and will easily turn this on you. So when you spot him in the library, back turned and reaching for a book, you take a chance. You go behind him, and place your hands on the bookshelf behind him. He turns, with barely enough room.ย 
โ€œHeyโ€ you say simply, smiling at him, โ€œCome here often?โ€ Satan chuckles at your antics, deciding to play along with whatever silly game you're playing.
โ€œI do, actually. Why do you ask?โ€
โ€œCause I wanted to check you out.โ€ You say with a wink, and kiss him. He smiles in the kiss, returning it quickly. You spent the rest of the day reading the book he was grabbing, but you were more focused on him.
Asmodeus had dragged you to one of his modeling gigs. It was fun at the beginning, but it was taking so long, and you 're getting bored of waiting for it to be done. They had decided to take a break, let him walk around. He came to see you, and dragged you to the snack table. You listened to him tell you about the brand, and how he liked the way they made the pieces from this collection. He kept talking, then you got a bright idea. You got in front of him, walking him to the wall behind him. When his back bumped it, your arms shot up, caging him in.
โ€œOh! Youโ€™re so forward!!โ€ He squealed, smiling at you, โ€œWhat do you plan on doing? I hope you donโ€™t eat meโ€ he tells you in a flirty tone, a wink following soon after. You just laugh at his antics, pressing a fleeting kiss to his lips.
โ€œDonโ€™t want to mess up your makeup, do we?โ€ you say, backing off from him. He pouts at this, rolling his eyes.ย 
โ€œYou tease! Iโ€™ll get you for that laterโ€ is all he says with a smile.
Yup, prepare yourself for Asmoโ€™s barrage of affections after the shoot.
Beelzebub is quite the tall guy, so good luck. You decided to do it on the way back from one of his Fangol practices. He was munching down on a snack you had brought him, while you were telling him about your day. Once you see him finish his snack, you decide to set your plan in action, grab him by the hand and lead him into an alley, and โ€œpushโ€ him against the wall of a building. He just looks down at you, curious.
โ€œWhat are you doing?โ€ he asks, tilting his head like a puppy.ย 
โ€œLooking at the prettiest boy in the worldโ€ you reply, trying not to giggle.
โ€œOh.โ€ย 
You stood there for a second more. Then, pulled him down for a kiss. He easily complied with your actions, and as your lips met, you could feel his hands on your waist. When you pulled away, Beel was beaming at you.
โ€œI wouldnโ€™t mind doing that againโ€ย 
You laugh, and go in for another kiss.
Belphegor is hard to catch standing some days, so that is a difficulty all on its own. On a lucky chance, you catch him on his way to your room. He was about to open the door when you caught him. You swiftly close the door, and slam your arms by his shoulders as he turns.
โ€œWhat are you doingโ€ he asks boredly, a yawn escaping
โ€œWondering why you are trying to enter my room when Iโ€™m not thereโ€
He rolls his eyes in response, โ€œTo sleepโ€ he responds simply
โ€œI donโ€™t think I allowed thatโ€
โ€œI donโ€™t care,โ€ he responds.
โ€œWell, youโ€™ll care nowโ€ you say, faking an angry voice. Then, you pull him down for a kiss, a surprised noise escaping him. He returned it lazily, not making any moves to make it more than a simple kiss. While he was dazed, you slipped into your room.
You heard him grumble when he realized you ran off. You chuckled quietly when he walks in complaining about your actions.
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Hi lovely! Could you write the trope enemies to lovers with James Potter, please?
Thank you so much ๐Ÿ’š
no problem honey!! this man is so adfshkjfd- f!reader x james potter
enemy!james being a sore loser
โ€Professor, are you quite serious?โ€
โ€Yeah, I canโ€™t duel with her! Itโ€™s almost too easy!โ€
You rolled your eyes at him.
โ€Oh please, you are so full of yourself itโ€™s disgusting!โ€
โ€Disgustingly better than you.โ€
โ€You little sh-
โ€Miss L/N! Mr Potter! Calm yourselves!โ€
โ€But Professor-โ€
โ€No. I have made up my mind, and the two of you will be duelling together! End of discussion.โ€
You sighed in exasperation as your professor walked away, and James grumbled to himself quietly. You took a deep breath and turned to face him. Only one word left your lips.
โ€œSo..โ€
He raised an eyebrow teasingly and took a step closer, looking down at you.
โ€œSo.โ€
You squeezed your hand into a fist around your wand and rolled your eyes.
โ€œWanker.โ€
โ€œTosser.โ€
โ€œPrat.โ€
He scoffed.
โ€œYouโ€™re practically allergic to being decent, arenโ€™t you?โ€
โ€œNo, just allergic to idiots. Huge difference.โ€
You flashed him a sarcastic smile as you both stepped onto the duelling table. Your professorโ€™s voice rang throughout the classroom.
โ€œReady? Alright! Three, two, one..โ€
James grinned confidently as he shouted.
โ€œExpelliarmus-โ€œ
โ€œFlipendo!โ€
A light flashed from your wand and knocked him off his feet. He flew back a couple meters, as if hit by a cannon ball, before falling down with a thud.
โ€œExcellent! Miss L/N wins!โ€
The professor applauded politely along with some hesitant classmates, before dismissing the class.
You grabbed your books and quills before leaving the classroom. It didnโ€™t take long before you heard hurried footsteps as James caught up with you.
โ€œYou just had to show off, didnโ€™t you?โ€
โ€œPotter..โ€
โ€œIโ€™m Miss L/N, and Iโ€™m soo smart!โ€
โ€œLeave me alone, Potter.โ€
โ€œYou canโ€™t help it, can you? Always have to be the best!โ€
You slammed your books down on a nearby bench and shoved him against the wall of the corridor, wand in hand. You felt hot with anger as you pushed him up against the stone bricks.
โ€œI donโ€™t have to be, I just am. Iโ€™ll duel you right now to prove it! How about it, Jamesโ€ฆ?โ€
He didnโ€™t say anything for a minute, just stared at you blankly before eyeing you up and down. His eyes seemed to lock on your lips for a split second.
โ€œNo need for that..โ€
An arrogant smirk creeped up on his face and you could almost read his mind. Your face heated up as you dropped his collar that you didnโ€™t know you had been clutching.
โ€œJust.. just bugger off!โ€
He eyed you up again before chuckling and walking away. You tried to calm your heavy breathing as you picked up your books and started walking again.
You couldnโ€™t help but picture what he looked like, pinned against the wall. Stupid messy curls, and stupid arrogant smirk, and stupid red face, and stupid gorgeous eyesโ€ฆ
This was going to be a long day.
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Day One
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๐Ÿ”๏ธ SUMMARY: Something has been missing for the past few years Wooyoung has been to the mountain with your family and his. Maybe this year, he'll figure out what it is. ๐Ÿ”๏ธ PAIRING: brother's best friend!Jung Wooyoung x Kang!reader ๐Ÿ”๏ธ GENRE: smut, fluff ๐Ÿ”๏ธ AU/TROPE INFO: brother's best friend, mutual pining, childhood friends to lovers ๐Ÿ”๏ธ WORD COUNT: 6.2k whoops ๐Ÿ”๏ธ WARNINGS: language, smut, woosansang banter, sansang undertones ๐Ÿ”๏ธ RATING: mature ๐Ÿ”๏ธ A/N: Happy holidays from your CoDNet secret santa, @wooyoungqueen! This was so much fun to write, and I really hope you enjoy it!! it got a little away from me lol smut tags under the cut ; divs from @cafekitsune masterlist | join my taglist | buy me a coffee?
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NSFW TAGS/WARNINGS: first time together, light praise kink, fingering, oral (fem receiving), wooyoungโ€™s nose, theyโ€™re both switches, unprotected sex (reader is on birth control but boo), riding
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The weeks following Wooyoungโ€™s birthday had been a flurry of activity for nearly as long as he could remember. Whatever energy had been put into planning his celebration was rapidly redirected to coordinating the familyโ€™s annual trip to the mountainsโ€”an event that seemed to grow with him. It had been going on for as long as he could remember, beginning as a much-needed post-holiday getaway for his household. The first expansion came in middle school, when he met and attached himself to Kang Yeosangโ€”the two families melded together naturally when the Kangs moved in next door, and one cabin rental became two, right next to each other and nestled among the pines at the Jungsโ€™ favorite resort. It had been on one of these early trips that you and Wooyoung had become nearly as attached to each other as he and your older brother had been and, much to Yeosangโ€™s chagrin at the time, their duo became a trio.
Despite Wooyoung and Yeosang having graduated and moved out, they both still found themselves drawn back to that same resort year after year. You, on the other hand, had not been so lucky. Your degree had proven a bit more demanding than either your brotherโ€™s or Wooyoungโ€™s and, after your first year, they found themselves sharing deflated smiles as they watched you breeze through your parentsโ€™ front door after Christmas dinner. Something within Wooyoung ached each time, and the cabin he now shared with his brothers and yoursโ€”the cabins had long since been shuffled from โ€˜Jungโ€™ and โ€˜Kangโ€™ to โ€˜Parentsโ€™ and โ€˜Kidsโ€™โ€”never quite felt the same.
Heโ€™d never quite figured out why his favorite tradition had begun to taste so bittersweet. Maybe, he decided, it was the monotony finally getting to him. Yeosang liked to call him a child of chaos, reminding him often that his creative slumps usually just meant he needed a change of scenery. Heโ€™d discovered every nook and cranny in both of the cabins they rented each year by the time he was 14. Heโ€™d been through every freestyle zone and explored every tree trail his board could fit through over the years, and even taught Kyungmin a few tricks. Now that he was of age, heโ€™d been to every bar within walking distance of the slopes, too. The novelty had to have worn off; heโ€™d seen and done it all. Heโ€™d give anything to see his safe haven for the first time again.
Maybe, just maybe, seeing it through someone elseโ€™s eyes would have the desired effect.
โ€œSannie, you said you snowboard, right?โ€ He called from the couch, barely glancing up from his phone.
Wooyoungโ€™s roommate blinked at him from the kitchen, leaned against the breakfast bar with his spoon halfway to his mouth. โ€œI have before. I donโ€™tโ€ฆ do it regularly.โ€
โ€œAnd you had fun, right?โ€ย 
San blinked, confused, and let his cereal settle back into its bowl. โ€œYeah? What is this about, Wooyoung?โ€
โ€œGreat! Youโ€™re coming on the ski trip this year.โ€ย 
โ€œAre you paying?โ€ San scoffed half in jest, rolling his eyes heartily before turning his attention back to the book he had pinned to the counter.
โ€œYes.โ€
The flat tone of Wooyoungโ€™s voice had him stunned, eyes wide as he slowly looked back up. โ€œAre you serious right now?โ€ When the younger nodded resolutely, no twinkle of mischief in his eyes, San gaped. โ€œYouโ€™re not going to come up short on rent for this, are you?โ€
Wooyoung snorted. โ€œNo. Itโ€™s a family thing. My older brother canโ€™t go anymore, so weโ€™ve got an empty spot. Wanna come?โ€
โ€œAbsolutely.โ€
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Pulling up to the cabin two months later with San in the passenger seat of his rented
SUV, he was certain heโ€™d found the piece heโ€™d been missing over the past few years. His friendโ€™s excitement was palpable and contagious, the elderโ€™s leg bouncing furiously and his cheeks split into a wide grin as he drank in the scenery. Wooyoung couldnโ€™t help but laugh a little as he launched himself from the car the moment it was in park, spinning in the snow-covered driveway to take in the full view.
โ€œDo you really come here every year?โ€ He asked, his voice a little breathless with awe.ย 
Wooyoung grinned, nodding. โ€œSince I was a kid. We stayed in the cabin next door until I was in high school, but thatโ€™s for the real adults now,โ€ he snorted a laugh. โ€œOnce Sangie and I hit high school, we were trustworthy enough to watch my little brother, I guess, and itโ€™s been kids and parents since. My older brother usually stays with us too, but he has some work thing, I guess.โ€ San nodded, silent and still staring, and Wooyoung couldnโ€™t help but watch him for a moment with a stupid grin. โ€œCโ€™mon, help me unload before everyone else gets here. Yeosangieโ€™s ruthless about first-come, first-serve room picking.โ€ย 
That seemed to snap his roommate from his awe-struck stupor, and within moments, they found themselves wrapped in the familiar warmth of the cabin. Crossing the threshold into resounding silence had a pang of something wrong echoing in Wooyoungโ€™s chest, and he frowned for a moment as he tugged his boots off.ย 
โ€œThis is nice.โ€ย 
Sanโ€™s voice tugged him out of his thoughts, and Wooyoung forced a smile. โ€œRight? Follow me, the good bedโ€™s upstairs.โ€
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They were each draped over separate arms of the couch, half-focused on the drama Wooyoung had put on, when the rumble of tires on the driveway pulled him from his half-asleep daze. San perked up with him, eyebrows raising as he blinked at his friend in question. โ€œYour parents?โ€
Wooyoung gave a noncommittal shrug. โ€œOr the Kangs.โ€
โ€œShould we see if they need help?โ€ He offered, standing and heading for the door.ย 
โ€œFuck that, itโ€™s cold as shit out there,โ€ the younger complained, nestling further into his blanket cocoon. โ€œHave fun freezing your ass off.โ€ย 
โ€œSo thoughtful of you, Wooyoung-ah,โ€ San teased, disregarding the grumble that left his friend.ย 
He listened as the front door shut and his friend called a greeting toward the car, a familiar female voice responding. Huffing a sigh, he turned his attention back to the TV. He could deal with his motherโ€™s chastising of his terrible hosting later.ย 
What he hadnโ€™t been expecting, however, was the door of his own cabin to swing back open wide minutes later, a blast of cold air cutting through the air along with an all-too-familiar laugh. His chest tightened inexplicably as it rang like a bell, Sanโ€™s low chuckle echoing after it, and he turned toward the sounds.
โ€œTwo years, and you canโ€™t even come help me with my suitcase, Youngie?โ€
At the sound of your voice, Wooyoung felt the air around him shift. The cold light filtering in through the windows seemed to warm with your entry, and all at once, the vast, empty cabin once again felt full. He stood, eyes wide and shining with glee as his jaw dropped open for a moment, his chest tightening with something he refused to acknowledge. Schooling his expression into his usual mischievous smirk, he crossed his arms over his chest. โ€œYouโ€™re a big girl, Y/N, you could handle it yourself.โ€
You sighed heartily, rolling your eyes playfully before turning your gaze to San, who was busy shutting the door behind you. โ€œAt least chivalry isnโ€™t completely dead.โ€
He perked up with wide, round eyes, flashing a megawatt smile at you, and Wooyoung felt the cabin dim a little again. โ€œItโ€™s no problem at all. Where do you, uhโ€ฆ Wooyoung hasnโ€™t given me the full tour, so Iโ€™m not sure where to take your stuff.โ€
Once again, your mirthful gaze turned toward your childhood friend, and his smirk ticked back up. โ€œI assume this one took the good bed all for himself already.โ€
โ€œThe early bird catches the worm, and all that,โ€ he taunted back, San nodding affirmation beside you.
You clicked your tongue in disapproval, sighing and shaking your head. โ€œCanโ€™t even let me enjoy it. I have to get my gear from the car, but I can show you when I get back in, if this oneโ€™s still intent on becoming one with the couch.โ€ You nodded back toward Wooyoung, pulling a bark of laughter from San, and something within the younger twisted.ย 
โ€œI can show him, go get your stuff,โ€ he sighed, waving you away as he started for the hall. San glanced between the two of you for a moment before catching your amused, warm smile and, confusion alleviated, followed his friend.
โ€œYou didnโ€™t tell me your friend had a sister.โ€ย 
Wooyoung hummed quietly in acknowledgement, pushing open the downstairs bedroom door. He hadnโ€™t stayed in this room in years, preferring to curl up in the upstairs bedroom with Yeosang and leave this space for his brothers, and for a moment, he was surprised at how small it felt. The twin beds in their corners and the heavy wooden dresser had seemed impossibly big, once upon a time, and lonely as the moonlight filtered through the blinds. Now, the space felt close and cozy, the patterned quilts and stripes of sunlight bathing the room making it look like something out of a catalog. Wooyoungโ€™s chest tightened again and he smiled, nostalgia settling like a blanket around his shoulders.
โ€œHonestly, I didnโ€™t think it would be relevant,โ€ he admitted, pulling open the closet door to check for extra blankets. โ€œYou can put her stuff on the bed by the window; she prefers that one.โ€ Behind him, Sanโ€™s eyes narrowed. โ€œLike she said, itโ€™s been a couple of years since sheโ€™s been here, and nobody told me she was coming.โ€ย 
โ€œAre there going to be enough beds?โ€
Wooyoung paused, lips pursed in thought and hands on his hips as he turned to face San. โ€œThatโ€ฆ Is a very good question. I think we have air mattresses? Worst case, we can stick the kid on the couch or something. Weโ€™ll worry about it whenโ€”โ€ The sound of a car horn cut him off, and Wooyoung peered through the blinds to peek at the driveway, a grin splitting his face. โ€œAfter everyone else is through unloading. Cโ€™mon, we can still hide in the bedroom if we hurry.โ€
San fixed him with a flat look, shaking his head gently. โ€œI am going to be nice and help your family unload their car. You can come with me, or you can leave me unattended to gossip with your mom for however long this takes.โ€
Wooyoung blinked owlishly until San turned to leave, following along behind his roommate on autopilot. โ€œI hate you,โ€ he muttered as they paused to tug on their boots, and San grinned.
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Preparations for the traditional, joint-family, first night dinner were underway as you bustled around the kitchen with Wooyoung and both of your mothers. Yeosang and San had both offered their assistance; your brother had been met with a resounding, unanimous โ€˜Noโ€™ from the four of you, which he responded to with a cheeky grin and a small giggle, and San had immediately rescinded his offer. It felt natural for the four of you to be here together again, dancing around each other with a practiced ease as your mothers set themselves up at the island, massive metal bowls and all of the ingredients for kimchi spread out between them. You and Wooyoung quickly sidled up together at the stove, whisking the tteokbokki and potstickers that had been waiting into the living room to keep your fathers, siblings and Wooyoungโ€™s friend occupied while you made the main course. You werenโ€™t surprised to find your brother sat on the floor, his arms open as Kyungmin rushed him for a hug, but you caught the small, choked noise Wooyoung made at the sight of San alongside the pair. You flashed him a private little smile, and a swarm of butterflies kicked up in his stomach.
When you settled at the stove together, you nudged him with your hip, prompting a huff of laughter and a return of the gesture.
โ€œI like your friend.โ€
Wooyoung nearly dropped the skillet in his hand, the heavy dish clattering against the stovetop loud enough to put a stop to your mothersโ€™ conversation. They peeked back at you, but Wooyoung waved them off as he swallowed bile.
โ€œSan?โ€ There was an edge to his voice, he could tell, and he could only hope you hadnโ€™t noticed it, too.
โ€œYeah,โ€ you nodded, seemingly oblivious as you stirred black bean paste and brown sugar together. โ€œHe fits in well and heโ€™s really sweet. You should bring him every year.โ€ย 
Something vile twisted in Wooyoungโ€™s gut. โ€œMaybe. Iโ€™ll see if he wants to come back. Who knows, maybe youโ€™ll scare him off?โ€ He snarked, flashing you a wicked grin. You barked a laugh, elbowing him and earning a squawk of indignation as his pork-filled skillet shifted over the fire. โ€œCareful, youโ€™ll burn dinner! Or worse, me!โ€
โ€œWhatโ€™s this about you being the worst?โ€ Yeosang chimed as he slipped over to the fridge, his sudden appearance pulling a shout from the man next to you.
โ€œOh my god, you need a fucking bell!โ€ย 
โ€œWatch your mouth, there are children present,โ€ you chastised, clicking your tongue. โ€œWe were talking about San,โ€ you supplied as you turned back to your work, and Wooyoung frowned. Yeosang caught the look before he could wipe it away, cocking an eyebrow and smirking knowingly over the neck of his bottle.ย 
Whatever that meant.ย 
Wooyoung glared at him.
โ€œI like him,โ€ Yeosang offered, โ€œheโ€™s sweet. And handsome.โ€ Wooyoung flashed him another glare, this time unintentionally, and your brother shrugged innocently.
You, completely unaware, hummed in agreement. โ€œI was telling Youngie he should bring him back next year. Maybe we could talk to Mom about swapping cabins so I could bring Somin with me and introduce them; theyโ€™d be a cute couple.โ€ย 
The nastiness in Wooyoungโ€™s gut untwisted, and he sighed silently. โ€œI like that idea!โ€
โ€œI donโ€™t,โ€ Yeosang grumbled, frowning. โ€œThen Iโ€™ll be stuck as the fifth wheel.โ€ย 
You both whipped your heads up to him, brows furrowed in confusion. You thanked whoever was listening that your brother was on the other side of Wooyoung, because you flushed bright pink at his teasing. He was well aware of the little crush you had on your mutual best friend, and he took every opportunity to tease you for it.
โ€œLast I checked, everyone else here was single, and thatโ€™s probably not going to change any time soon,โ€ you huffed, stirring the mixture in the wok with a bit more vitriol. Yeosang hid his smile behind his bottle as Wooyoung, too, glared at him.
โ€œYou never know,โ€ he hummed, sauntering off back into the living room.
The silence that fell between you and Wooyoung held more tension, this time, as you both processed. Wooyoung stared at the kitchen backsplash, unblinking, until your voice broke him out of his thoughts.ย 
โ€œYouโ€™re burning the pork.โ€ He startled, promptly pulling the skillet off the stove. You laughed, and just like that, things returned to normal. Shaking your head, you spooned the black bean paste into a bowl and offered him the wok. โ€œI thought you said you knew how to cook now.โ€ย 
Wooyoung huffed indignantly, hip bumping you to the side. โ€œI can make jjajangmyeon.โ€
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โ€œThat was mean, Yeosang, rubbing it in like that.โ€
Your brother hummed from his place on his bed, eyes glued to the ceiling. Lazily, he turned over and blinked at you. โ€œIโ€™m not rubbing anything in. Iโ€™m trying to open your eyes here. Heโ€™s been in love with you since we were kids, Y/N.โ€ย 
You rolled your eyes, flopping onto your own mattress. โ€œIf he had been, he would have done something about it.โ€ Yeosang snorted. โ€œIโ€™m serious! If thereโ€™s one thing I know about Wooyoung, itโ€™s that he takes what he wants.โ€
โ€œYou think that rule applies to his best friend and other best friendโ€™s sister? Heโ€™s probably worried Iโ€™ll be pissed if he tells me or something.โ€ย 
Again, you rolled your eyes.
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โ€œI wouldnโ€™t, honestly,โ€ San replied, eyes wide as he tracked Wooyoung, pacing the floor in front of him. โ€œI know how mad Iโ€™d be if it turned out you were in love with Haneul.โ€ย 
โ€œThatโ€™s what Iโ€™m saying, Sannie,โ€ Wooyoung huffed, collapsing on his back and spreading out across the mattress. He squirmed, situating himself with his head in Sanโ€™s lap, and the elder obliged, petting at his hair. โ€œBut sheโ€™s so pretty.โ€ย 
โ€œShe is,โ€ he agreed, holding his hands up in surrender as Wooyoung glared daggers at him. โ€œIโ€™m just saying! Your friendโ€™s sister is pretty! Would you rather I disagree?โ€
Wooyoung huffed a sigh, frowning and settling back into his roommateโ€™s lap. โ€œGod, this week is gonna suck. Having her here is likeโ€ฆ It feels better, but it also feels worse, yโ€™know? Sheโ€™s so close but so far away.โ€ย 
โ€œYou could always, likeโ€ฆ Ask Yeosang for permission, first.โ€
โ€œDidnโ€™t you just advise me against that? Whose side are you on here?โ€
San shrugged. โ€œIโ€™m just trying to help so I donโ€™t have to listen to you complain all week on the slopes.โ€
Wooyoung reached up, the back of his hand coming into contact with Sanโ€™s shoulder and pulling a pained noise from him.
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In the morning, you were all up early. Breakfast was a quick, chaotic affair of the four of you cycling in and out of the kitchen, breezing past each other and shouting across the cabin as you made plans. Within an hour of pulling Yeosang from the comfort of his bed, you were all crammed into Wooyoungโ€™s SUV, flasks on your hip to warm you in the snow and your gear strapped to the ski rack. Yeosang, much to your surprise, had slipped into the back seat before you'd even left the house, and was chatting away happily with San as you slid in the passenger seat.ย 
โ€œWho are you and what have you done with Kang Yeosang?โ€ you teased, flashing your brother a skeptical half-glare. He huffed a breath through his nose and rolled his eyes, flopping sideways to lay his head on Sanโ€™s shoulder, The man flushed bright red but he didnโ€™t flinch or pull away, and you filed that information away for later.ย 
โ€œI made a friend. Let me enjoy him.โ€ You thought San flushed brighter at that.ย 
โ€œGood luck, Sannie, youโ€™re never getting rid of him,โ€ you warned good-naturedly, flashing him a smile in the rearview mirror.
He gave a nervous half-smile, nodding. โ€œCanโ€™t imagine wanting to.โ€
Your brotherโ€™s lips pursed into a small โ€˜oโ€™, and you watched with a grin as pink dusted his cheeks, too.ย 
Wooyoung seemed surprised by your presence in the front seat, too, as he poked his head in and met you with a โ€œdeer-in-the-headlightsโ€ look. โ€œThatโ€™s not the Yeosang I know.โ€
You gestured at him, smacking his arm lightly as he climbed into the car. โ€œThatโ€™s what I said!โ€
He grinned, laughing his signature, unfiltered cackle, and your heart clenched. โ€œGod, Iโ€™m glad youโ€™re back.โ€
Whether or not Wooyoung noticed the way you sheepishly smiled at your lap, your brother did. He grinned, nudging San, who blinked at him in confusion. This would be a fun week.
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The four of you began the day together, meeting at the base lodge with the rest of your family to distribute lift tickets and set an emergency and end-of-day meeting point. You started as you always did, cruising down some of the shorter greens at the base of the mountain as a whole unit as you got your legs under you. You, Wooyoung and Yeosang were ready to crank it up in minutes and, for the most part, your parents were ready to follow. Kyungmin and San were falling more than the rest of you, the former sticking close to his brother and the latter frowning and sighing as he fell into the snow. Yeosang chuckled and laughed at the pout visible under his helmet, skiing over to offer the snowboarder a hand up, and you were left alone to drink in the scene.ย 
You sighed happily, staring up at the peak and drinking in the scenery as you leaned on your poles. People darted and dashed around you, cutting through the snow with ease and creating the perfect soundscape of white noise. You didnโ€™t notice when Wooyoung slid up nex to you until he spoke, startling you out of your reverie.ย 
โ€œPenny for your thoughts?โ€ย 
You jumped, leaning hard on your poles and reaching out to steady yourself. Wooyoung dropped his board into the snow and planted his boots, arms wrapping around your middle as you stumbled on your skis. Sighing as you found your balance again, you rested your hands on his arms, eyes slipping shut.ย 
โ€œThank you,โ€ you hummed, turning over your shoulder with a smile toโ€”oh.
He was so close to you. You felt your cheeks heat again, this time not from the sting of the cold. โ€œYouโ€™reโ€ฆ welcome,โ€ he muttered, and you felt your heart leap into your chest.
โ€œHyung!โ€ You nearly fell back over as you and Wooyoung jumped apart at his little brotherโ€™s excited cry. โ€œDid you finally tell Y/N-ie that you love her?!โ€
When you looked back at Wooyoung, stunned, he stood stock-still, his expression unreadable under his helmet. The tension could be cut with a knife as silence settled between you.
It was your brother that saved you, head snapping toward you like a meerkat at Kyungminโ€™s shout. With a quick word to San, he zipped over, calling out to the youngest. โ€œKyungmin-ah! Why donโ€™t you come help Sannie? Heโ€™s having a little trouble.โ€
โ€œBut Yeosang-hyungโ€”โ€
Before the boy could protest further, your brother grabbed his hand, tugging him across and along toward the rack San was sat beside, leaving you and Wooyoung alone.
โ€œY/N, Iโ€”โ€
โ€œYou love me?โ€
You both began at once, but your words cut through the air like a war cry.ย 
Wooyoung was quiet for a beat and you squirmed, glancing away to your brother for an escape. He afforded no assistance, his back turned to you and shielding the younger Jungโ€™s gaze in a way you knew must have been intentional.ย 
Finally, he spoke, he voice barely audible over the roar of the lodge activity. โ€œI always have.โ€
You huffed a sigh, rolling your eyes and shuffling on your skis, starting away. โ€œOf course you have, Wooyoung. Like a brother does, always. Never anything more.โ€
โ€œNo, Y/N, youโ€™re wrong.โ€
You froze as he called after you, turning over your shoulder to stare at him. He had taken his helmet off, it and his goggles hanging limply at his side, giving you a window into his heart through his warm brown eyes. He swallowed thickly and stepped forward, offering out a hand. His was shaking just as much as yours was as you took it, using him to balance as you popped your skis off. He gave you no time to pick them up before he was in front of you and dropping his helmet to the ground, taking your other hand in his and breathing a quick sigh.
โ€œI wanted this to be romantic and blow you away and this may not be the best time, but god dammit if I donโ€™t tell you now, I might never.โ€ He paused, taking another breath. โ€œItโ€™s been more since I knew what โ€˜moreโ€™ meant. Iโ€™ve loved you for as long as I can rememberโ€”not as your brother or his best friend. I love you for you; for the woman you are, the girl you always have been, and whoever you may become. You areโ€ฆ so gorgeous and so sweet, and Iโ€™d do anything to call you mine.โ€
You were beaming at him, clenching his fingers tight like a vice as he paused. The silence had him squirming, you could see, and you scrambled for something, anything to match his heartfelt confession. In the end, what came out of your mouth was, โ€œAll you have to do is ask.โ€
โ€œKang Y/N, will you do me the incomparable honor of being my girlfriend?โ€ His grin matched yours.ย 
โ€œYes, absolutely,โ€ you sighed, breathless between the mountain air and the affectionate tightness in your chest.
The next instant, his lips were on yours, and you grasped desperately at his shoulders as you scrabbled for your footing in the snow. Behind you, you thought you heard San cheer, and you laughed quietly against Wooyoungโ€™s lips. When you parted, breathless for an entirely new reason, you were happy to find your boyfriend just as disheveled, beaming at you like you hung the stars.ย 
โ€œI love you, Y/N.โ€
โ€œI love you too, Wooyoung.โ€
Out of sightโ€”not that you would have noticedโ€”your brother held out a fist for Kyungmin to bump.
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โ€œWhat was that you said about โ€˜never having a chance?โ€™โ€ Yeosang teased over dinner that night, the four of you sprawled out between the two couches in your cabin. You pulled your sweater over your face to hide your embarrassment, snuggling deeper into Wooyoungโ€™s arms.
โ€œOh, shut up! Heโ€™s been your best friend and one of mine since we were kids. How was I supposed to knowโ€”โ€
โ€œYou were supposed to trust his best friend and your brother, is what should have happened,โ€ he huffed.
โ€œHow did you even know?!โ€ Wooyoung protested. You could hear his glare.
โ€œYouโ€™re not subtle, sheโ€™s just oblivious.โ€
โ€œHey!โ€
โ€œThatโ€™s my girlfriend youโ€™re talking about!โ€
Yeosang sighed, rolling his eyes heartily and pushing himself up off the couch. โ€œIโ€™m already sick of third wheeling. San, come help me move your stuff so they can have their own room.โ€
Wooyoung grinned against your neck, squeezing you tight. โ€œOh, they might regret that,โ€ he hummed in your ear, tapping your thigh to guide you off of his lap. โ€œIโ€™ll help! Sannie can stay.โ€
Your brother raised an eyebrow, the corner of his mouth ticking up in a smirk. โ€œOh, now heโ€™s helpful. A changed man.โ€
โ€œOnly the best for my princess,โ€ he teased, shooting you a wink over his shoulder. You pulled your sweater up over your nose again, grinning and hiding your flush.
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An hour later, your stuff had been moved into the upstairs bedroom with Wooyoungโ€™s, and Yeosang and San were gathering their gear. You turned to peer at them over the back of the sofa, eyes wide and innocent. โ€œWhere are you off to?โ€
โ€œWe saw signs for night skiing, and he was interested,โ€ your brother explained, jabbing a thumb over his shoulder. โ€œI didnโ€™t want to leave him with mom and dad, so Iโ€™m going too. I think Wooyoung was thinking about coming, butโ€ฆโ€ he gave you a knowing look. โ€œI thought if we gave you a couple hours of alone time, we could sleep tonight.โ€ย 
Your cheeks heated. โ€œYeosang!โ€ย 
โ€œThank you, bye, have fun!โ€ Wooyoung called as he slid up behind you and looped his arms around your waist. โ€œThatโ€™s enough talk about our future sex life. Be safe.โ€
โ€œTwo and a half hours,โ€ your brother warned, giving you both a pointed glance. Behind him, Sanโ€™s cheeks were tinged pink. โ€œRemember what I said.โ€
This was directed over your shoulder to Wooyoung who, when you turned, had gone a little pale. The door shut with a purposeful slam and you turned in his arms, cupping his face.
โ€œWhat did he say?โ€
โ€œThat, uhโ€ฆ If he hears anything, heโ€™ll give our moms the details. And tell your dad.โ€
โ€œWeโ€™d better get it out of our systems while heโ€™s out then, huh?โ€ย 
Youโ€™d watched Wooyoung short-circuit before over Yeosang babbling on about his engineering studies, mostly. Being the reason he did so now, especially when it was enhanced by the pretty pink tinge that rose in his cheeks and ears, was an entirely new and delightful experience.ย 
โ€œUnless you donโ€™tโ€”โ€ you began when the silence stretched, only to be cut off by his lips on your own.
โ€œAbsolutely the hell not,โ€ he practically growled, and you felt your knees go a little weak. โ€œIโ€™ve waited way too long to have youโ€”Iโ€™m not waiting any longer.โ€
โ€œThen donโ€™t,โ€ you breathed, stepping back from him and catching his hand in yours as it fell between you.
The two of you practically dashed up the stairs, barely pausing to kick the door shut and lock it before your lips were pressed together again, both hungry for each other. His hands ran up your sides and under your sweater, rucking it up and grabbing at the soft skin he found underneath. Your fingers tangled in his hair and tugged, pulling a pretty moan from him that you wanted to hear more of right then and there. He gave you no time, however, spinning you and walking you back toward the bed.ย 
When your knees hit the mattress, you both fell in a giggling heap onto it, Wooyoung caging you in below him with his hands on either side of your head. His lips found your jaw the moment you both settled and he let his eyes flutter shut as he trailed kisses down your throat. There would be time to watch you come apart for him later; now, he wanted to bask in all the pretty little sounds you let out as he worked you up. It didnโ€™t take long before you were squirming under him, hands grasping at his hair while his lips and hands sought each other through the barrier of your sweater. When his lips reached your neckline, he guided you up and pulled your sweater over your head, tossing it to the side, your bra quickly following.ย 
He sat back on his heels, hands on your waist to keep you upright as he drank you in, eyes wide and earnest. You felt your cheeks heat, tugging at the hem of his own shirt to resist the urge to cover yourself. He obliged immediately, the garment discarded like yours, and your hands immediately found his skin. Wooyoung shivered as you ran your fingers up his chest, tracing over the lines of his abs and ghosting over his nipples, delighting at the shiver that lit down his spine and the whine that spilled from his lips.
In the next moment, his lips were on yours and he was guiding you onto your back once more. His hands stopped only to squeeze your breasts and tweak at your nipples in return, pulling a gasp from you and a grin from him, before they came to rest at your waistband, fingers dipping under it. You lifted your hips obediently, your lounge pants and underwear being pulled off and shucked away at once and earning a purr of โ€œGood girl,โ€ from Wooyoung.
You whimpered at that and he grinned, raising an eyebrow at you as he lowered himself between your legs. โ€œNoted,โ€ he hummed, pressing a kiss to the inside of your thigh. โ€œSit there and look pretty for me while I open you up, okay.โ€
At a loss for words, you nodded dumbly, gasping as his lips met your skin again. You melted back into the pillows with a moan as his breath ghosted over your core, hips twitching in anticipation. โ€œW-Wooyoung,โ€ you tried. He grinned wickedly up at you.ย 
โ€œDonโ€™t worry, sweetheart. Iโ€™ll take care of you.โ€
Without another word, he was pressing his tongue to you and lapping a fat stripe up your core, flicking his tongue over your clit with a little flourish. You squirmed and he grinned against you, moaning into your heat as you tugged at his hair, silently begging him to come closer. He obliged and buried his tongue between your folds, the curve of his nose bumping against your sensitive bundle of nerves as he lost himself in your taste.
His hands came up under you to cup at your ass, kneading at the soft flesh as your thighs landed over his shoulders. You whimpered and squirmed, thighs twitching by his ears, and Wooyoung couldnโ€™t think of any place heโ€™d rather be. His fingers prodded against your entrance and he glanced up questioningly as your hips jerked, as if both you and your body were unsure if you wanted more or less. The sight that met him was one of beauty; your hair was spread across the pillows around you and the hand that wasnโ€™t tangled in Wooyoungโ€™s hair had begun kneading at your breastโ€”and Wooyoung rutted down into the mattress with a low groan.ย 
You nodded frantically as he pressed more insistently against your core, and he quickly slipped a finger into you, preening at the sigh you let out. He worked it slowly in contrast to his quick tongue, and the difference quickly had you seeing stars. Eyes still locked on your writhing form, he pressed a second finger in with the first and crooked them up, seeking out your sweet spot. The moment he found it, he grinned, committing the little squeak of pleasure that left you to memory for later.
It took seconds, then, for the coil in your gut to snap, and your back arched off the bed as you rode out your high against Wooyoungโ€™s sinful mouth. His eyes were wide and innocent as he worked you over your peak with no sign of halting, only freeing you from your torment when you tugged him back by his hair. He surfaced with a gasp and a grin you quickly wiped off his face as you crashed your lips against his own.
There was no time for him to react as you shoved him down next to you and climbed into his lap, settling your weight over his clothed cock. He groaned and winced, neglected length throbbing painfully at the sudden stimulation. You giggled and he glared, hands settling on your hips to encourage you to start grinding against him. With a coy smile, you moved his hands back to the sheets and shifted back to his thighs, fingers tucking under his waistband. What you found made you freeze, and you were gifted with another beautiful Wooyoung giggle as he grinned up at you.ย 
โ€œYou were expecting this, werenโ€™t you?โ€ You muttered as you tugged his pants down and, just as you had guessed, found no underwear beneath.
He shook his head, expression suddenly softer. โ€œExpecting, never. Hoping?โ€ He grinned like a Cheshire and leaned forward, cupping your ass and dragging you up to press your core against him. โ€œAlways,โ€ he purred, darting up to catch your lips once more.ย 
You hummed happily as you ground down against him, the friction welcome but far too little after experiencing his tongue and fingers. โ€œWooyoung,โ€ you managed between kisses, shifting further up so his head caught on your entrance. โ€œWanna ride you baby, please?โ€
He let out a wrecked groan and nodded, wrapping an arm around you to lift you as the other positioned his cock at your entrance. โ€œWait, shit,โ€ he murmured, shifting under you. You whined, thighs clenching to keep him in place. โ€œCondom.โ€
โ€œIโ€™m on birth control,โ€ you muttered, grinding against him, โ€œwanna feel you, please.โ€
Wooyoung cursed, hips rolling up against your own. โ€œDonโ€™t have to tell me twice.โ€ย 
You beamed, pressing another quick kiss to his lips as he lined himself back up. His hands held you steady, setting the pace for you as he filled you inch-by-inch and you whined in protest, brow furrowing. Pressing his wrists down into the sheets, you sat yourself on his cock in one fluid motion, pulling cries from both of you. Ravenous, you slotted your lips against his and immediately began riding him in earnest, grinning against his lips at the squeak he let out.
โ€œF-Fuck, babydoll,โ€ he gasped out, hands returning to your hips when yours grasped the headboard for balance. โ€œNot gonna last if you keep at thisโ€”shit.โ€
โ€œPlay with my clit,โ€ you breathed, walls clenching around him at the hungry look he gave in return, โ€œand I wonโ€™t either.โ€ย 
Wordlessly, he nodded, tongue flicking out to wet his thumb before settling over your clit, pushing back the hood before rubbing tight circles over it. You let out a broken shout and he moaned quietly, cock twitching pleasantly inside you.ย 
โ€œG-Gโ€™nnaโ€ฆโ€ he gasped, swallowing thickly as he staved off his climax.
You nodded, pace picking up just barely as you chased your releases. A moment later, your walls began fluttering around him and your back arched, mouth open in a silent scream as you plummeted over your peak. The sight of you was all it took for Wooyoung to follow, reaching up and pulling you down into his chest as he emptied into you.
The silence was jarring when you both came back to your senses, only the sound of your heavy breaths filling the space now. You sighed with a smile and let your eyes flutter shut, allowing yourself to bask in the afterglow before the sweat would force you to the bathroom. Your boyfriend held you tight, pressing kisses into your hair as his hands roamed over your back.
โ€œI love you, Wooyoungie,โ€ you murmured sleepily, smiling as you felt him chuckle.
โ€œI love you too, Y/N-ie,โ€ he replied readily.
โ€œThis is the best year yet.โ€ย 
He beamed. โ€œAnd itโ€™s only day one.โ€
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better than revenge | chapter two: practice?
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Lorenzo Berkshire x Slytherin!reader (ft. Ex!Mattheo Riddle)
Series trope: Fake datingย 
Chapter two summary: As with any good fake dating scheme, youโ€™ve got to have rules and perhaps a little bit of practice.
Warning: Kissing, mention of cheating, no use of y/n
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โ€œWe have got to come up with a nickname, something like Operation Freedom,โ€ Enzo says, leaning back at his desk, using his hands to support him.
I look up at him from the chair and snicker, โ€œcute but kind of obvious. Wouldnโ€™t work if we want to keep our arrangement a secret. Hmm how about calling it an ordinary item like shoes?โ€
โ€œBecause of how weโ€™ll walk over Mattheoโ€™s patience?โ€ Enzo quips.
I grin, โ€œor a broomstick because of how weโ€™ll beat his sorry ass for cheating on me and all the brotherly trauma he has no doubt caused you.โ€ It was fun hating on Mattheo with someone who gets it.
Enzo laughs then suddenly gets concerned, โ€œSo he cheated on you, huh? I never expected much from Mattheo but what a shitty thing to do.โ€
I curl my fist, โ€œwell, what weโ€™ll do will help me get my revenge. I donโ€™t think we can keep mentioning shoes and broomsticks though, letโ€™s keep it simple like,โ€ I scan his dorm, โ€œthe book! Since this all started in the library.โ€
โ€œSo every time we talk about The Book, people will think itโ€™s an inside joke between us,โ€ Enzo says.
I nod, โ€œletโ€™s go over the rules one more time. Rule number one, no more hiding from Mattheo. Itโ€™s time for me to reclaim my space. Number two, we hang out at areas where he would be 50% of the time so he would see us a lot but not all the time. Just enough to rub it in his face.โ€
โ€œWe do have a life, after all,โ€ Enzo adds. โ€œNumber three, I tell my father I am smitten by a wonderful lady,โ€ he says gesturing to me with his hand, โ€œwho also happens to come from a powerful family.โ€
I mock curtsy in the chair, waving both arms to fan my imaginary dress and raise my chin.ย 
โ€œAnd we have to attend a ball together,โ€ he adds. โ€œI know you hate them, but I promise Iโ€™ll make it fun.โ€
I nod and continue, โ€œNumber four, only we know about the arrangement. Now officially called The Book. And I think thatโ€™s it.โ€
โ€œNope,โ€ Enzo shakes his head, โ€œthereโ€™s one thing we havenโ€™t discussed yet. Kissing,โ€ he says playfully.
โ€œKissing?โ€ I ask, blushing. I look into his dark eyes. He may be smirking but heโ€™s looking at me intently.
โ€œAll this may be fake but I donโ€™t hate the idea of kissing a beautiful girl like you to really sell our story. One of the perks of The Book,โ€ he says.
โ€œI havenโ€™t kissed anyone since Mattheo,โ€ I admit and I hate it. I hate that Mattheo is still the last person I kissed. I hate that I miss the way he used to kiss me like his life depended on it. My lips would be haunted for hours by the ghost of his lips on mine. Now all that haunts me are the memories. I need to do something different, to feel different.
โ€œNo pressure, we will only do what youโ€™re comfortable withโ€ he raises his hands and flashes me a kind smile.
โ€œYou know, youโ€™re not bad yourself,โ€ I stand up and move towards him. โ€œMaybe I donโ€™t hate the idea of kissing a pretty boy like you too.โ€
โ€œPractice?โ€ I ask, standing on my toes to move closer to him.
He moans his agreement and closes the gap between as he presses his lips on mine. He kisses me gently and I feel something like butterflies in my stomach. It feels nice to be kissed again and to kiss him back. As our lips move in a steady rhythm, I move my hands up his soft hair and he takes this as a cue to pin me against the wall behind us.
I feel his body against mine, heโ€™s so warm and nice. I take his lower lip between my teeth and Iโ€™m rewarded with a moan as the kiss deepens.
He places his hands firmly on my waist, his grip strong and reassuring. He licks my lips gently and I open my mouth to accept his tongue. I feel warm and electric from the core of my stomach all the way down my toes.
Theo suddenly opens the door, โ€œEnzo, would you tell your brother he canโ€™t justโ€”โ€ย 
The kiss ends way too soon as Enzo looks at his roommate, face flushed and hair disheveled. I stare at his angular jaw and admire how good his side profile looks. I lucked out with my fake date.ย 
โ€œSo you really did get a room,โ€ Mattheoโ€™s voice breaks my gaze from Enzo, sounding amused. He enters the dorm behind Theo and I move to leave but Enzo keeps his reassuring hold on my waist. He shoots me a meaningful look, reminding me I no longer have to run away.
โ€œYouโ€™re killing my game,โ€ he tells Theo. โ€œEither leave or we will continue even with you around.โ€ Enzo looks at me with a mischievous smile and resumes our kiss. I smile on his lips and close my eyes, drowning out the world around us.
His kiss is hungry this time, committed to the show. When he trails kisses down my jaw and neck, an involuntary moan leaves my lips and I raise my chin to give him more access. My body feels alight with fire. As I tilt my head, I notice Mattheo staring at us, his jaw clenched and murder in his eyes.
I move my hand back to Enzoโ€™s hair as Theo turns to leave, pushing Mattheo out with him.ย 
When the door closes, Enzo takes another second to kiss my neck, gently biting the skin. My toes curl.
โ€œThat was โ€” wow,โ€ I say out of breath when he moves away, putting more space between us.
โ€œYeah,โ€ he says equally flushed, grinning. โ€œAnd to think weโ€™re just getting started.โ€
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Author's note: Thank you for all the positive feedback on chapter one! Feel free to comment if youโ€™d like me to tag you when the next one goes live.
I told myself I would publish weekly, but here I am just days later. I didn't expect to write as fast as I have! I have six chapters written and am nearly done with the seventh one. More or less, there will be eleven chapters in the series.
Enzo was the first Slytherin boy I liked and I was frustrated there wasnโ€™t enough fan fics of him. A lot of this is for my fellow Enzo girls (and guys or them). The next chapter will be for Mattheo lovers, it's my fave one so far!
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Hi, I saw that requests are open, so could I request a Lorenzo Berkshire X hufflepuff!Reader, where the two are in a relationship, and Reader is very much a sunshine/sweet/kind girl (very hufflepuff vibes). At first their relationship looks from outside like a very Sunshine x Sunshine/ Innocent x Innocent one, but one day some guy flirts with Reader, making her very uncomfortable, and Enzo shows up, his possessive/protective instincts kicking in, puts the guy in his place (maybe exaggerating a bit) and everyone is super surprised because he basically almost never fights, and Reader is at first very taken aback but still offers to clean his minor injuries up, and Enzo starts overthinking that maybe he scared her or worse, but they talk about it and in the end she reassures him that she just doesn't like to see him hurt and she got worried about him, but definitely not scared. So a very angst to comfort fluff thingโ˜บ๏ธ because I really like the trope "seems sweet but is actually dangerous" and "seems sweet and is actually sweet" together๐Ÿฅฐ Thank you!!โ™ฅ๏ธ
SPARK OF JEALOUSY โ€” Harry potter
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PAIRINGS: lorenzo berkshire x hufflepuff!reader
SUMMARY: something inside enzo sparks when he sees McClaggen flirting with his girl. He canโ€™t help but act before he thinks, whatever it takes to save his girl.
WARNINGS: afab reader. physical assault. reader cleans Enzoโ€™s wounds. suggestive language.
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โ€œLook whoโ€™s talking to your girl.โ€ Mattheo laughed as he pointed you out to Enzo. His gaze turned towards you, envy filled his veins as he watched Cormac flirt with you across the hall.
You were clutching onto your books as the intimidating man flirted with you, โ€œSo, whatโ€™s a pretty girl like you walking to class by herself for?โ€ He said as he leaned against the wall, almost pinning you against the stone.
You shuddered as you felt his warm breath on your cheek, he was entirely too close for comfort.
โ€œUmโ€ฆโ€ you began before he was ripped away from you, his back hitting the wall beside you. Thats when you saw your boyfriend, Lorenzo, pinning him to the wall with an angry look on his face.
โ€œWhat do you think youโ€™re doing chirpsing my girl?โ€ He asked, taking him by the collar.
โ€œMaybe your girlโ€ฆshouldnโ€™t be wearing such a short skirt if she doesnโ€™t want guys coming up to her?โ€ He laughed in Enzoโ€™s face.
You uncomfortably pulled down your skirt, this morning you couldnโ€™t find your tights so your legs were bare, you didnโ€™t think it was that much of a problem.
Enzoโ€™s fist collided into Cormacโ€™s jaw, a loud cracking sound following after. You gasped as he threw another punch his way before Cormac hit him back straight in the nose. Enzo quickly clapped back with another punch to his face, pinning him to the wall.
โ€œDonโ€™t you ever. Talk to my girl. Ever. Again.โ€ He said.
Professor mcgonagall swiftly made her way to the scene, breaking up the two boys. She sent Enzo your way before escorting Cormac to her office.
โ€œAre you alright?โ€ Your eyebrows furrowed as you took his bruised face into your hands. โ€œI am fine, sweetheart. Are you?โ€ He asked as he pressed his hand over yours.
You huffed, giving him an โ€˜are you seriousโ€™ look. You took his hand and began to lead him to the prefects lavatory, as you were one yourself. You bursted into the bathroom and pushed him against the sink.
You turned on the water and rushed to grab some paper towels, wetting them and ringing them out. His gaze followed you as you moved around the bathroom.
He wondered if he had did the right thing by hurting Cormac, his emotions had gotten the best of him. He had just wanted to protect you. He winced as you pressed the wet towel onto his nose, cleaning off the blood.
โ€œAre you upset with me? Did I scare you?โ€ He asked with a saddened expression. You sighed, โ€œNo, my love. I justโ€ฆdonโ€™t like seeing you get hurt and fight because of me.โ€
โ€œI didnโ€™t like seeing him flirt with you and touch you.โ€ His words made you smile, โ€œI know, it just shocked me. Iโ€™ve never seen you like that.โ€ You said as you dabbed the towel on his skin.
โ€œIโ€™m sorry..โ€ he apologized as he wrapped his arms around your waist, pulling you closer to him. You smiled, you pressed a soft kiss on his jaw.
โ€œDonโ€™t be. You were just protecting me. Itโ€™s like youโ€™re my very own Prince Charming.โ€ You giggled, his face lit up before he pressed a thousand kisses all over your face before pressing a kiss on your soft lips, making you both forget about all your troubles.
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pairing: jungkook x fem!reader
summary: jungkook comes in and out of your life like a recurring side character in a 90s show. you wish that he would stay, just like the main character that he is.
genre: fluff, angst, slight smut, this is the "she fell but he fell harder" trope ;)
wc: around 2k
a/n: loosely inspired by the visitor by iu and cornelia street by ts. also, a scene from nevertheless made its way in here. thanks for helping me out, art (@onlyswan)! โ™กโ™ก
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you know he's near when the ruckus and gushing of compliments from blushy 1st years becomes louder.
boisterous laughter and sounds of creaking shoes against the floor comes nearer, you go closer to the wall like its instinct. you will yourself to not look at him, knowing you'll lose the battle either way. his tattooed hand effortlessly holds his thick psychology text, stacked with a big book of cell and molecular biology.
that's weird, you think. what business would he have with a reference book like that when he's a psychology major?
he's coming closer, bunny smile growing bigger at the sight of you. "i found this in the library," he says. you're surprised, this isn't in your head, he's actually talking to you for once.
so nonchalant, the way he says he knows you were looking all over for this particular book.
so straightforward, the way he puts the book in your hands, his warm and large hand brushing with your cold and clammy one.
so coquettish, his wink and slight smirk, quietly telling you to look at the sticky note he pasted in the index of the book.
and he's gone. without a trace, without even a hint of a shadow. just like those nights.
you open your eyes, feeling slightly elated. you feel sore but unusually happy. your hand goes out to your side instinctively, for some unknown reason. you turn to half of a perfectly made bed, pillow and covers seemingly untouched. not like a certain someone practically fucked you into the bed, his hands all over you. your hands had to grab onto something, his words making you feel like you were in another dimension.
"what's the hurry, hmm?" he responds to your pleas to go faster already, kisses trailing from your chest to your neck, "we've got all the time in the world, sweetheart."
he seems to be enjoying this, you note. he holds you and handles you in ways which are beyond your imagination. his fast paced thrusts and smoldering gazes make your eyes roll to the back of your head, his wandering hands going down again. he touches you like you're the most precious and fragile gem he's ever seen, occasionally tucking your hair behind your ear, paired with kisses all over your face.
you shake your head, miffed that you're still thinking about last friday night. and the nights before. its tuesday now and today was the first time he had ever talked to you in a while, putting aside the fact he had whisked you away from the library, saying he had enough of studying and planned a night of netflixing and chilling, willingly providing all the snacks you needed. he had pinned you in classic style against your front door, hands against your head and needy lips on yours.
you walk to the library, the place where you can trust to find solace. you can vividly recall the time jungkook had randomly proposed a study date in the library after finding out you were in the same mandatory class for communicative english, practically revolving around you until you had accepted it and told him you'll help him. that was the first time you had seen a peek of the real jungkook, always munching on a snack or sipping on a sweet drink. he was remarkably clever, wondering why he had even asked you for help.
settling down in a corner where you're sure no one will bother and you're sure you can get some work, you finally open the big book of cell and molecular biology, fingers mindlessly flipping quickly until you reach the index. there lies a light green sticky note, with the words, "let's study again, fr. no netflix and chill this time ;)" neatly scrawled.
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jungkook knows he's left you feeling utterly clueless, glancing at your lone figure at a corner in the library. the soft sunlight streaming from behind you make your whole existence seem unreal. you're bopping your head to the music blasting in your ears, taylor swift maybe? he thinks, recalling the vinyls you had propped up on your desk.
he knows he's not supposed to do this to you, he was specifically warned not to. his friends had said you were a sensitive being, never really interacting with anyone unless you were approached by someone. your silent hard work was never left unnoticed, becoming prey for people who have no intentions of passing their degree with effort. maybe that's what they suspect, jungkook muses, guessing his hyungs think he's approaching you for that sole reason.
but why did it have to be you?
you, with your quiet nature and alluring aura. you're always seen on campus, the library, cafeteria and classes your usual haunts. whenever your eyes meet his, it curves into polite half-moons, pretty lips turning into a graceful smile. you're almost like an angel, flitting in and out of his vision. he can't help but admire you, eyes trailing over your attractive stature.
maybe you felt his gaze or you just happened to look his way. whatever it is, he can't bear to look away from you, your eyes bearing an unreadable emotion. he reluctantly breaks away when a book is shoved in his hands, "developing emotional competence. is this the book you wanted, dear?" the old librarian asks jungkook kindly. he nods, following her to finish the process of borrowing it.
he can't leave without looking at you again, even it's the back of your head, hair tied into a pretty knot, a few strands falling out. your shirt falls off the shoulder, his plaid shirt, jungkook realizes. he leaves the library, feeling oddly exhilarated, feeling even more excited to see you in the evening.
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"you can touch darling, you know that."
"jungkook stop it, that sounds wrong!"
he chuckles at your cheeks coloring, tattooed hand slowly caressing your bare calf. your eyebrows are furrowed in concentration, frown lines creasing your forehead and he smooths out your lines, eliciting a small smile from you. you're quickly sketching his muscles on paper, the sound of pencil gliding over paper a lilting lullaby for jungkook's ears.
jungkook's currently shirtless, tattooed arm around you for support. your soft request of, "can i draw you for my anatomy class?" and your pretty eyes had him melting, not really expecting himself to strip himself for study purposes. he had settled on your cloud of a couch, spreading his legs immediately. he patted the space he left in between, silently asking you to sit with him. you could never say no to him.
he peeks into the drawing pad, impressed at your skills. you're erasing and defining his left arm muscles, small arrows and handwriting indicating the parts. you drop the pencil and pad on your lap, breaking your knuckles and stretching your arms. "aigoo, my model student," jungkook praises, linking his fingers with yours, kissing your knuckles, "you've worked hard today as well," he says to your hands, massaging them. you wonder if he does this to every other person he hooks up with. does he hold their hands with his supple ones, kissing each of their knuckles? does he keep as their drawing materials aside, pulling them impossibly closer? does he effortlessly carry them to their bed, laying them oh-so-gently on their pillow?
you're on your bed now, you realize. jungkook's kissing you like you're the answer to all his questions, fingers gently gripping your neck. he kisses you like he wants to commit you to his memory, pulling you up so you're sitting on his strong thighs. your eyes almost roll back when you recall the last time you were in this position.
"eyes on me, pretty girl," he murmurs into this kiss, pulling apart to gaze at your siren eyes, always luring him in. "we don't have to do anything," he says firmly, "you could talk about cupcakes and sprinkles and rainbows, i swear i'll listen to you." you chuckle, tucking his hair and fixing it up, not a least bit sorry in making it messy.
"what brought that on?" you ask him, trying to figure out at what point of your impromptu make out session did he read your mind. he gently puts you on your bed and your heart almost drops, if it weren't for his hands still on you.
"i feel like we haven't talked about what this whole...thing is," jungkook admits, surprised at his hands fidgeting nervously on your lap.
you think you can hear your own heart break when you say, "it can be anything you want," knowing his anything could mean hooking up for atleast a week and then ghosting you, never to be seen again.
"but that's the thing, i don't want it to be just anything," he says earnestly, "i hate that this sounds clichรฉ but i want this to be something nice," he grips your hands, inching closer to you.
a loud clap of thunder startles you, flinching and glancing at the rapidly intensifying rain. you look back at jungkook, whose doe eyes still bore into yours. "you should go now, you know before the rain becomes worser." you turn away from him, hands feeling peculiarly empty.
you don't hear shuffling behind you. you don't see him walking past you to pick up his shirt and wear it, taking his bag and leaving like he wants. "don't make me do things i don't want to do," a strong arm curls around you, head leaning on your shoulder. you look down at his hand fidgeting with the hem of your oversized t-shirt. he isn't making any moves to get you back to bed, slow breathing tickling the back of your neck.
you reluctantly push yourself back to bed, leaning against the headrest. jungkook doesn't make any advances to touch you, despite being so close to you. "i like what we're doing now," you say truthfully, "the study dates, long nights and your random cups of coffee while i'm in the library," he smiles, but it doesn't quite reach his eyes.
"but?"
"there isn't one. i'm just scared."
his wandering and awkward gaze is on you immediately, eyebrows scrunched in question. "i've heard what you do and i'm terrified of that happening to me," you say frankly.
"i like you too much to do that," jungkook says sincerely. you look up from your twiddling thumbs, wide eyes on his honest ones.
"you've been so nice to me and i've done horrible things and yet you're still not pushing me out the door," he says, lips turning downwards.
"i want to stay in your life," he continues, "if you'd let me, of course."
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"am i dreaming or are you actually making me breakfast?"
you smile, flipping the pancake and look at jungkook waddling sleepily, arms immediately around you. "come back to bed, we have so much to catch up on," he mumbles into your shoulder.
you put the last pancake on the stack, wiping your hands, "what do we have to catch up on?"
"we stopped anatomy halfway through last night," he reminds you, turning you around and lifting you up so you're on the counter.
you roll your eyes at his cheekiness, looking down at his crinkled eyes and bunny smile. he nuzzles into your neck, hands wrapped around you tightly. you never thought you'd see him like this, beyond the wildest of your midnight dreams. he's real and you hope he never disappears, always wrapped around you like how he is right now.
coaxing you to come back to bed, sweet kisses from your shoulder to your neck and finally onto your lips. he holds you like you'll vanish from his sight, large hand splayed on the small of your back, tattooed hand cupping your face tenderly.
he kisses you like its the last time he'll see you, warm hands slipping under your t-shirt and staying there, nothing more and nothing less. you wrap your legs around his lithe waist and he whisks you away to your bedroom, your happy giggles filling your tiny abode.
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Who's scarier, Ren or Nora?
Yang: It's gotta be Nora Rubes.
Ruby: Nuh, uh! It's Ren, silent but deadly trope?
Yang: That's a biased opinion and you know it!
Ruby: Just because we have one of those on our team doesn't mean it's biased! It's common knowledge!
Yang: Oh my- wait is that Jaune? Let's go ask him.
Ruby: Yea, then you'll see how wrong you are!
Yang: Keep dreaming lil sis.
Jaune is walking until he is suddenly pushed against a wall and pinned, he was gonna shake his aggressors off him till he realizes who they were.
Jaune: Uhm...whatever I did was probably a dare!
Ruby: Not what we're here for Jaune, we need to settle something and you're our prime source for the answer!
Jaune, looking at Yang: That would be...?
Yang: Who's more scarier, Ren or Nora?
Jaune: Oh, well let me go first.
Yang and Ruby let go of Jaune as he stretches out his limbs before leaning back on the wall.
Jaune: Okay, to answer this I need something more than who's scarier. Give me a scenario.
Yang: When we're on missions! Have you seen Nora mess up those Grimms last time? I'm pretty sure some we're running away from her actually.
Ruby: So? Ren is also quite lethal too! One minute he's firing precise shots at them and the next he's cutting them up like sushi!
Jaune: Well, I have to side with Yang here. Nora is more gruesome than Ren there.
Yang: HA!
Ruby: Aw...
Jaune: However...Ren is still more scary in general.
Yang: What?! How?
Ruby: :O
Jaune: Only for one incident...
Yang: And what might that be?
Ruby: Yeah tell us!
Jaune: Well...
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Nora is skipping along the hallways of beacon before being stopped by someone
Random student: Hey you're Nora, right? Fancy work you did with that weapon of yours!
Nora: Oh, thanks! You're too kind.
R.S.: Say, how's about we hang out from time to time? I'd like to spar with you.
Nora: Oh no thanks, I already have a sparring partner and I'm on the track to meet him actually-
The random student then grabs Nora's hand by surprise.
R.S.: Well, how about we go to my dorm then~?
Nora: Wait- what?! I don't really, uh...
R.S.: Aw cmon, we'll have lots of- *thunk, thunk*
The random student feels something metallic behind his head and freezes in place, not wanting to turn around and see what it may be.
Ren: She said, she doesn't want to.
Nora: Renny?
R.S.: Easy bro...it was just a suggestion.
Ren: Then me disposing of your life is an answer.
R.S.: You- You won't get away with this!
Ren: I can if you can't recognize me.
R.S.: Why you...
The random student tries to take a swing at Ren, only swinging at air before he feels a sharp object on the back of his neck, barely pricking its way through his skin layer.
Ren: When I count to ten, you'll run. 1...
The random student was already running down the hallways, not looking back at all. Ren then turns towards Nora.
Ren: Uhm...sorry about that?
Nora, who's flustered and looking at Ren in a whole new light: D-Don't worry about it Renny...how about we skip training actually?
Ren: Are you sure?
Nora: I'd let pancakes burn in a fire right now just to be in a bed with you right now!
Ren: O-Oh....okay, lead the- WOAH!
Ren is picked up by the muscle shortie and carried all the way to their dorm room, leaving a bewildered Jaune Arc who was watching the whole scenario from the corner.
Jaune...what the fu-
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Yang:
Ruby:
Jaune: So yeah. Ren is way scarier...when it comes to Nora. Which is a lot.
Yang: That was...not what I was expecting...
Ruby: That is...super hot~.
Yang: RUBY! That is the last time you read one of Blake's book.
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I avoid talking about the other ship specifically but I feel like letting my thoughts out on some arguments I see sometimes. Not that I have any interest in engaging in any discourse with the other side but it's my page so I can post whatever I feel like posting.
"Gwyn's purpose in the bonus chapter is to hint at her Lightsinger powers"
Okay, so you think one of the most important points about the bonus chapter is to prove Gwyn has luring powers so my question is what are the implications of that? Her drawing Azriel away from Elain? Azriel and Elain exposing her true powers in front of everyone to reveal she is the reason she's been keeping them apart? She is being manipulated by Merrill and Koschei? She has powers she's using unknowingly and can't control them so she'll need Az and Elain to help her?
You're setting up Gwyn to be prominent in an Azriel/Elain book because of her powers, so will they spend time dealing with other plotlines or mainly focus on Gwyn? Because that kind of thing definitely needs resolution since it directly impacts Nesta and the Valkyries dynamic.
So do Azriel and Elain's fantastic romance needs another female character to be used as a scapegoat to pin all their issues on her because the bonus chapter wasn't a good look on them? Or simply because his scene with Gwyn and with Clotho ended on a hopeful note than his scenes with Elain and Rhysand?
Gwyn is an irrelevant character and serves Nesta's story only.
But your argument is she has luring powers and is using them on Azriel, so will that go unaddressed? Then why would SJM throw hints about her powers if it won't mean anything?
Gwyn was used just as a marketing ploy in the bonus chapter.
She's considered a new character and no one knew she was in Azriel's bonus chapter and the bonus chapter was strictly advertised to be focused on Azriel, please be serious.
The bonus chapter is irrelevant.
The author confirmed she planted things in it specifically and in ACOSF in relation to Azriel so I would disagree. The great "forbidden romance" trope wouldn't exist without it and Azriel and Elain spoke to each other more in the bonus chapter than they ever did in the main book, I can pin-point the scene where they speak to each other only ONCE in a 800+ page book and it was about Nesta dancing with the Duke.
Gwyn has powers.
She's Fae of course she has powers but why is the immediate assumption that her powers are nefarious? She didn't harm any character and there was zero hints of her having any bad intentions towards anyone. She deals with survivor's guilt and her trauma, but she had many opportunities to let that evil secret side show but it never did. Why? Because she's obviously not set up to be an evil character or even one with questionable intentions. This is the same character who was ready to sacrifice herself to save her friends and stood by Nesta to face hateful males who wanted to k*ll them.
She's a Lightsinger.
Pretty easy to debunk because there is no correlation based on what we know and we never even see any Lightsingers. Even if she happens to be one, I believe it'll play out way differently than what some people try to push. And come on, Lightsinger and Shadowsinger? You think SJM wouldn't go for that dynamic? But for now I disagree with it since canon tells us they're monsters who k*ll for sport and Gwyn does none of that. Even if she had other different powers that are not wholly good, it's not a point of concern because many characters have questionable powers that did not erase the fact that they were good characters. It's like people never read fantasy books with characters who had dark powers but it didn't corrupt them, for some reason there's an insistence that Gwyn already caused harm despite the serious implications of having a character who is SA victim portrayed as someone luring other people against their will.
Azriel ended up at the library because Gwyn was singing during the service.
1. Clotho is seen at the service, so her being at her desk when Azriel shows up at the library is a good hint that the services didn't start yet.
2. For a singing power to work, the victim should be able to hear the singing and Azriel made no note of any singing at the library.
3. The image he sees of Gwyn's joy didn't pop up randomly, it was triggered by Clotho after she thanks him for the joy the gift will bring her and tells him that Gwyn deserves something as beautiful as this.
The shadows stay around him because they sense a threat but she's luring them.
How is she luring them when she's not even singing if it's been established that her singing has powers? Also, that statement contradicts what's in the text because the shadows were curious at start of the scene and by the end they were described to have calmed and were content to watch Gwyn. In ACOSF, they were seen dancing around Az when Gwyn addresses him.
Nesta reacted to Gwyn's singing the same way Azriel did.
Context matters and a lot of arguments that support this statement are always taken out of context. Nesta loves music so if she is going to admire Gwyn's beautiful voice, it'll be simply for that and nothing more.
There is no way to 100% pin point what caused Nesta to have visions of the Prison during the services but it doesn't only have to be Gwyn's singing but also the lyrics which were found under Level Seven and are written in an ancient language. When Nesta gets the vision she says she can visualize what the song spoke of, meaning the song itself could be talking about story of the Prison/Land of Dusk.
"But Azriel's shadows reacted to her singing"
โ€” "How was the party?" Her breath curled in front of her mouth, and one of his shadows darted out to dance with it before twirling back to him. Like it heard some silent music.
Silent music, not singing. Not song. Just like how Hunt mentioned hearing some beautiful music between his and Bryce's souls. Just like how Nesta and Cassian when they consummated their bond heard the music between their souls. Strong sign of Mateism friends.
"But Azriel still heard a beautiful singing, not just music."
โ€” Azriel entered the warmth of the stairwell, and as he descended, he could have sworn a faint, beautiful singing followed him. Could have sworn his shadows sang in answer.
Could she be singing? Maybe though unlikely since she returned to training to cut the ribbon right after he left. If she did, maybe the shadows like her voice? Maybe that's a sign they're fond of her? And if it's not maybe that's another sign that the singing they're hearing is the mating bond, which was once described as the Song of the Soul.
The Shadows having a reaction to singing isn't necessarily a bad sign, we saw them dance to Azriel's humming in HOFAS.
Gwyn returned to the library, her story is over.
I have to assume you haven't read ACOSF or skimmed it if that's the conclusion you came to, because there were clear signs that not only Gwyn but Emerie have ongoing journeys and they will leave where they are right now to see the world outside. Gwyn literally states at around the 70%-80% mark that she's sick of staying in the library for two years and wants to leave. She returned to the library because that's her current residence and where she works, it's not like she'll immediately move out right after facing the Blood Rite. This is one argument I can't take seriously because it clearly contradicts what canon points out and I think it's mostly out of convenience to invalidate any discussions about her healing journey and incomplete arc.
Casual readers don't even ship Azriel and Gwyn and have no knowledge about the bonus chapter
A lot of casual readers do in fact see a potential in Azriel and Gwyn as a romantic pairing because they have canon interactions in ACOSF. Plenty of readers shipped them even before they read the bonus chapter. Casual readers are dismissed when they address that and are claimed to be hardcore shippers that hate Elain when it's not the case since they just point out what they think is the obvious in the book to them. Every casual reader will have a different opinion but for some reason if theirs is not in favor of Elain and Azriel, they'll be dismissed so that says much.
Just a hot take that I wanted to put out there since I'll be avoiding fandom discourse moving on (unless I feel like it Lol).
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๐Ž๐“๐Ÿ• (series;poly/reverse harem)
โžค ONE OF THE GIRLS - (wherein Hwang Stella's life is tangled in a predicament involving her clandestine identity as a racer, her seemingly daily life as the official heir to the Hwang Empire, and seven guys with whom she has a complex history with.)
โžค ETERNAL CURSE - (wherein the princess, who is a clandestine assassin, has been commanded to eliminate the seven vampire princes.)
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๐‡๐˜๐”๐๐† ๐‹๐ˆ๐๐„ (series;poly/reverse harem)
โžค DEVIL'S KNIGHTS' PREY - (wherein you caught the attention of devil's knights leaders, resulting in consequences you thought which you expected, but little did you know that there were more to it.)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ DEAL WITH THEM - (-wherein you and your best friends accidentally summon a sex demon, but instead of a demon, you get the four princes of hell.- fantasy, blood, violence, smuts)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ SWEET BUT PSYCHO - (-wherein you become the hunter and begin your preying on the four renowned nerds on campus just for your pure sick and twisted pleasure, but little do you know that a certain bunch of individuals are the same twisted as you.- a touch of psychological thriller, blood, violence, murder, smuts)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ HALAZIA - (-wherein you are given an important mission to save your fellow highest ranking hunters, from the organisation you worked for, who are being mind controlled by the very establishment that threatens to spread its blight and rule the world and beyond.- sci-fi, dystopian, enemies to lovers, violence, angst, smuts)
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๐‡๐˜๐”๐๐† ๐‹๐ˆ๐๐„ (series;solos)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ THE SINGLE DADS TROPE (different tropes, fluffs, angst, smuts)
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๐‡๐„๐„๐’๐„๐”๐๐†
๐Ÿ—๏ธ MY BOY ONLY BREAKS HIS FAVOURITE TOYS (unstable relationship, toxicity, heavy angst, smut)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ THE ARCHER (grimreaper!heeseung, mentions of suicide, possible self-harming, soulmates au, angst, smut)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ PARADISE (-inspired by chase atlantic's paradise, hee is madly in love with fem!reader, friends to lovers, a touch of unrequited love, slight angst, fluffs)
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๐‰๐€๐˜
๐Ÿ—๏ธ I CAN DO IT WITH A BROKEN HEART (popstar x rockstar, ex-lovers to strangers to lovers, angst, smut)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ OLDER (6 years age gap, older brother's best friend, cold ceo!jay, fem!reader is famous beauty influencer, angst, smut)
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๐‰๐€๐Š๐„
๐Ÿ—๏ธ BUT DADDY, I LOVE HIM (fantasy royal au, villain!jake, forbidden love, smut, romeo-juliet kinda theme)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ HOW YOU GET THE GIRL (college au, slight angst, pinning, childhood best friends to lovers)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ MY DEAREST (-inspired by shatter me book series, sci-fi, dystopian, enemies to lovers, smut)
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๐’๐”๐๐†๐‡๐Ž๐Ž๐
๐Ÿ—๏ธ GUILTY AS SIN (friends with benefits, smut, unrequited love, angst, confession under the rain)
๐Ÿ—๏ธ SLOW DOWN (racer!hoon & racer!reader, rivals to lovers, smut)
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๐‰๐”๐๐†๐–๐Ž๐
๐Ÿ—๏ธ SO HIGH SCHOOL (spider-man!won, best friends to lovers, fluffs, suggestive-mild smut(?))
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