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harrysfolklore · 5 months

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Tom Blyth and YN Take a Couples Quiz | GQ - actress!yn

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read my actress!yn x tom insta blurb here <3

"Hi I'm YN"

"And I'm Tom"

"And today we're doing..." you looked at Tom so you could say the following part of your introduction together, "The GQ Couple Quiz!"

"Are you nervous?" you said as you looked at him, noticing his hands fidgeting on his lap.

"I'm alright, I'm pretty confident I'm a great boyfriend and I'll know all the answers." he gave the camera his million dollar smile and you couldn't help but show a smile of your own.

"Okay, first question," you looked at the card in your hands, "What is the name of my first movie?

"That one's pretty easy," he shrugged before continuing, "Spider-man Homecoming."

"That's correct," you flipped the card to read the next question, "What city did I grow up in?

Tom stayed quiet for few seconds, looking nervously at the camera and making you laugh.

"Already? Really?" you looked at him in disbelief, "I thought you were a great boyfriend!"

"I am! This is a tricky one!" Tom moved his hands around and you covered your mouth with the card to hide your laugh "Okay, you were born in California, but you actually grew up in Phoenix."

"Correct! See! You knew it," you grabbed the card with the next question, "What would my job be if I weren't an actress?"

"Detective," Tom quickly said, "100% detective."

"Oh! That was fast," Tom shrugged before you continued, "Okay bonus, what kind of detective?" you looked at him with a raise eyebrow.

"Homicide," he replied quickly again, "All of those true crime podcasts prove it."

"Well yeah, that's true," you smiled as you read out the following question, "Where was our first date?"

"It was at your house," Tom smiled as he remembered the moment, "And it was playing Clue, and I had to pretend to enjoy that game for you, and it was totally worth it."

"How sweet of you," you smiled at him before continuing, "Oh boy, you have to be specific for this one," Tom raised his eyebrows and waited for you to give him the question, "What is my night routine?"

"So, she puts on this little pink robe," he explained directly to the camera, "And then she puts her hair on one of these stretchy bandanna things so her hair is out of her face," you smiled at him, indicating that he was answering correctly, "Then she washes her face with this like foamy cleanse thing, then she puts on all her creams, and then when she's walking to the bed she turns on the heat, which is probably the only thing that we fight about," you both let out a laugh as he continued, "And then she gets in, she goes by her cupboard and she puts on these really fluffy and ridiculously warm socks and also my really baggy tracksuit bottoms but she rolls 'em and she puts one of my t-shirts 'cause she likes the smell of my aftershave," he smirked and you blushed for a second, "Then she gets in bed and she asks me to put one of these big fluffy, white blankets in the dryer so It's warm, then I tuck her in and put the other blanket on her and that's it."

"Okay wow, you killed that one," you smiled at him, "You did really well."

The next questions were pretty easy for Tom's liking, getting right your astrological sing, celebrity crush, favorite ice cream flavor and the year you won your first Emmy. He ended up getting 23 points.

Now, it was your turn to answer questions about him.

"You feel ready, love?" he said giving you a smirk and you only nodded motioning him to read the first question, "Okay good luck, how old was I when I got my first role?"

"You were fifteen and already getting cast by Ridley Scott ." you answered confidently and sent a wink his way.

"Neat. What was the name of the high school I graduated from?"

"Was it North Hilld?" at this, Tom raised his eyebrows and shook his head, "Shit! It was Hills something, right?"

"You really don't know the name, love? This is making you look bad!" you covered your face in embarrassment, even tho you knew he was joking, "The correct answer is Arnold Hills."

"Ohhh that's right, give me the next one I'll do better."

"Okay, okay," he looked down at the card with the next question, "Who's my celebrity crush?"

"Also easy, Jennifer Aniston," you smiled looking at the camera, “You had a poster of her hidden in your closet and all.”

"Nope, you're wrong," you raised your eyebrow at him, pretty sure you were right about your answer, "You're my celebrity crush, love."

"Tom! That was so bad!" you both laughed and he winked to the camera, "This is a serious game."

"Okay, okay, you got that one right," you rolled your eyes with affection as he read your next question, "The next questions are going to be a single sentence answer so I need you to do it as fast as you can, okay?"

"I'm ready, let's do it"

"My go-to Karaoke song?

"Senorita by Justin Timberlake."

"What is my coffee order?"

"Oat milk latte."

"What is my biggest pet peeve?"

"Loud chewers."

"What's my hidden talent?"

"Whistling, like, melodically whistling if that makes sense."

"Okayy, those are all correct," he put the cards on the small coffee table between you, "We make a pretty good team, don´t you think?"

"We do, but I'm pretty sure I won." you shrugged and Tom laughed as you both turned to the camera to say your goodbyes.

"Thank you so much for watching. I personally think I won but we'll see."

"Thank you GQ!" you waved you hand and the camera stopped rolling shortly after.

The video ended up being one of the most watched on GQ's YouTube channel.

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ham1lton · 17 days

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my favourite interviewer.

pairings: lando norris x fellow driver’s sister/reader

warnings: jokes about adoption. mentions of bigotry but in reference to o/s’s experiences.

summary: the one where you interview your sister and your boyfriend. also part of the nepo!sister universe.

author’s note: i love nepo!sis/y/n. expect to see her more. also these interviews are quite short so imagine they’re longer and these are snippets. y/n is a better interviewer than i made her out to be 😔💔

liked by vogue, yourusername and 1,827,668 others.

oldersister: check out my photoshoot for vogue! and my following interview with my younger sister yourusername. it was definitely… interesting. link in bio <3.

user1: my favourite sisters made another appearance again!!

yourusername: DON’T! work with o/s! such a DIVA! rude as hell…..

-> oldersister: is this because i said pink wasn’t your colour?

-> yourusername: ALL COLOURS ARE MY COLOUR !! 😡

user2: y/n is so funny throughout this entire interview. a natural comedian.

user5: o/s saying that people don’t take her seriously as a driver is crazy!! she’s a two time champion!! what more does she need to do?

-> user6: it’s nothing that she needs to do. there really isn’t anything she can do to change their minds. it’s bigotry.

user3: o/s is so pretty. full time f1 driver and part-time model.

-> user4: one thing about her, lewis and zhou is that they’re all gonna serve looks and face. holy trinity.

liked by yourusername, gq and 1,223,378 others.

landonorris: thank u gq for letting me cover ur magazine and thank u to my gorgeous interviewer for taking the time out of her day to interview me. btw… are you single 😍

user5: this was so cute!! i love their dynamic.

yourusername: no i’m not single. i have a bf. be professional please.

-> landonorris: ain’t nobody care about him queen. i bet you i could beat his ass 😍

-> user1: i wish i had this confidence.

-> landonorris: leave me alone 😭😭🖕🏼

-> user2: poor lando. getting dragged by his fans, his girlfriend, his girlfriend’s fans and his girlfriend’s sister’s fans😭😭 rip bro 💔😔

-> yourusername: he’s fine y’all. please don’t call paw patrol.

user3: lando saying y/n was his favourite person regardless of what she does 🥺🥺

-> user4: when he cussed out y/n for calling herself boring 😭 he said that’s my gf don’t be disrespectful.

user7: y/n finessing a free lunch and dinner out of her boyfriend and her sister was my favourite part. yass queen 😍 take from the rich.

*liked by yourusername*

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MY NIGHT WITH O/S L/N.

by y/n l/n.

It’s the end of O/S’s Vogue’s shoot. She’s dressed in a black form-fitting silk suit with a pair of pale pink heels. I always knew that my sister was famous but seeing her in the middle of such magnitude truly reinforces that she is not just my older sister anymore. She’s bigger than that. We decide to duck behind the busy shoot into a side room to start our interview.

THURSDAY, PARIS, 11:34PM.

Y/N: Did you expect that I’d be the one interviewing you?

O/S L/N: Honestly? No! I’m happy though to see a familiar face. Pleasant surprise.

Y/N: I’m not gonna hold back on the questions though just because you’re my sister. I need you to know that.

O/S: Wouldn’t expect you to.

Y/N: Just for the record, she’s wearing my lipstick. I told her she’d look cute in it and she refused to listen to me.

O/S: I didn’t expect it to look so cute on me. I don’t wear super bright lipsticks, it’s a orangey-red shade for the people who can’t see it. I got the makeup team to source it for me and tried it on and perhaps… you were right. It’s grown on me.

Y/N: I’m always right.

O/S: Always is an understatement but … you have your moments.

Y/N: So, what would you say it’s like being the only female F1 driver?

O/S: A very unique position to be in. I’m lucky to have such a good support system in place. Y’know? Mom, Dad, my team and you.

Y/N: It’s a lot of pressure isn’t it?

O/S: Yes. As any high profile job is.

Y/N: How do you find the pressure when it comes to being a role model for younger girls?

O/S: It’s a responsibility I take very seriously. I think it’s so important to encourage young children, especially girls, to follow their dreams and help to provide avenues to make them accessible. I would love to see younger generations of drivers that come from a diverse array of backgrounds be in Formula One.

Y/N: Remember when you were younger and you’d go go-karting?

O/S: Yes.

Y/N: Dad would always make me come and watch you. It was so boring but he’d always get us ice cream afterwards if you’d won. That’s why I always rooted for you.

O/S: Says it all really.

Y/N: I was always a tennis fan. Maybe a little basketball or football. Dad used to joke that maybe you were the adopted one because no one else in the family knew about motorsports before you.

O/S: He still does! I found out about F1 at my school library at the age of like nine and begged Dad to take me. I’m very lucky that not only did we have the funds at the time but parents that supported us. He used to drive me everywhere. He still does drive me to the Grand Prix sometimes.

Y/N: Funny how little traditions stick with us, huh? Remember when you started making real money and would take us out for dinner after every win?

O/S: I was so excited that I had the money to treat you all.

Y/N: Definitely. What was the biggest challenge you’ve faced so far in your career?

O/S: It’ll sound trivial but… probably being taken seriously.

Y/N: What do you mean by that?

O/S: As a lot of women in male-dominated spaces might face, it’s hard to overcome the biases against my abilities. People said for a long time that I was only here because of diversity quotas.

Y/N: Even when you won?

O/S: Especially when I won. I like to prove people wrong. I’ve spent my whole career doing just that. I just wish it wasn’t so constant and tiring. I’m just doing my job but because of my womanhood and my blackness, it is immediately viewed as political. Overcoming the preconceptions has become a huge part of my journey.

Y/N: That’s annoying as fuck. I’ve seen it first hand too. You’re an incredible driver. I know I joke around with you and take the piss out of you but genuinely you do inspire me. I might not be racing cars anytime soon but I’ll always be your biggest fan.

O/S: Thanks Y/N. That means so much to me.

Y/N: Now onto the juicier stories. Who are you dating? For the readers who mightn’t know your personal life, I’ll spell it oit for them.

O/S: Oh No…

Y/N: You started off by dating your childhood sweetheart, Clark Jones, and then dated actor Paul Elordi.

O/S: I did. I am single now, as you’re aware.

Y/N: And she won’t let me set her up with anyone!

O/S: Just because you’re happy in monogamous bliss doesn’t mean the rest of us wanna be.

Y/N: Thanks for letting me interview you today O/S, it was definitely the best part of my day.

O/S: You were very good. I enjoyed the questions. Five stars.

Y/N: Wanna go out to eat? Your treat.

O/S: Of course, let me change into something more comfortable. These heels are gorgeous but they are killing me.

END OF INTERVIEW.

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MY MORNING WITH LANDO NORRIS.

by y/n l/n.

TUESDAY, LONDON, 10:34AM.

I was told to pretend to be professional and that I didn’t spend the night with my boyfriend so I left the room at around 7am just so that I could knock on the door again later in my interviewer mode. It’s the night after his photoshoot for an energy drink. Lando opens the door in a plain black tee, a hoodie wrapped around his waist and tracksuit bottoms. He isn’t wearing shoes. He lets me in and I sit on the sofa. We start the interview.

Y/N: Good Morning. Should we start the interview?

LANDO NORRIS: I’m ready whenever you are.

Y/N: I told O/S this but just because we know each other, don’t expect me to hold back on the questions. Don’t expect any special treatment just because I am your girlfriend.

LANDO: Wouldn’t dream of it.

Y/N: Alright, let’s get started. How did you feel about yesterday’s photoshoot?

LANDO: Tried something new and I think it turned out well. Got some cool shots. The energy was great and the team was incredible. It was a fun shoot. Couldn’t complain.

Y/N: Do you think you’re a better racer or model?

LANDO: I’d like to say model but I’d have to say racer.

Y/N: I think you could be a model.

LANDO: Even though you’re biased. I’ll accept that.

Y/N: Not biased at all actually. I’m here as Interviewer Y/N, not as your girlfriend Y/N.

LANDO: Wait. Can I flirt with Interviewer Y/N?

Y/N: No.

LANDO: Boooo!

Y/N: Let’s switch gears, what do you like to do when you’re unwinding?

LANDO: Well, Usually I’d say spending time with you but you’re not my girlfriend soo… I’m going to say streaming with my friends and playing video games. Also watching my girlfriend’s favourite reality shows.

Y/N: You’re a Teen Mom UK fan? And a Real Housewives fan? I thought you didn’t to like them.

LANDO: It’s part of the boyfriend playbook. Pretend you’re bored with those sorts of shows but secretly, you’re incredibly into it. I have to keep up with your interests somehow and I picked the most interesting ones.

Y/N: I don’t blame you. Alright, one more question before I go back to being boring girlfriend Y/N and I have to give back this super cool voice recorder.

LANDO: Girlfriend Y/N isn’t boring to me. She’s actually my favourite person. Don’t talk shit about my girl.

Y/N: Fine. She’s not boring. She’s just less of a technophile.

LANDO: I’ll accept that.

Y/N: My last question is what’s your favourite thing about driving for Formula One?

LANDO: Besides the thrill of racing? And the part where I’m living my childhood dream? Definitely the fans. Their support and energy help fuel me on the track. Plus, I get to travel the world while doing what I love. I think that’s the ideal world for a lot of people. I’m very lucky.

Y/N: I couldn’t agree more. Thank you for letting me ask you those questions. Now, time for me to go back to the girlfriend version of me.

LANDO: Don’t sell yourself short. You’re always my favourite person regardless of what version you are.

Y/N: Flattery will get you everywhere, won’t it?

LANDO: Hey! It’s not flattery if it’s the truth.

Y/N: Guess you’re not just a pretty face huh. Don’t worry, I’ll keep our reality television show marathons a secret between me, you and all the millions of GQ magazine readers.

LANDO: You’re an angel. Lunch?

Y/N: Only if you’re paying.

LANDO: Always.

END OF INTERVIEW.

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leonaluv · 1 month

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rohini

Rohini -"The reddish one"The star of Rohini is in the constellation ♉ and Aldebaran color rose. Star that is characterized by the eye of the Bull Taurus Animal symbol. Rohini Animal symbol is the snake 🐍 and the snake is symbolic of wisdom or salvation.

Snake is seen as a great force of nature and can be good/evil. When you look into the eyes of a snake you are said to be lead into a trance. The natives of these sign can be able to have great magnetic/hypotonic gaze

Rohini's favorite wife of Chandra(Moon). He ignores his other 27 wives (nak) and later has to be taught a lesson. In the story, Malena is a beautiful woman who lives alone while her husband is away for war. The woman in the town is jealous. Hwasa pays homage to the scene above.

In the teasers, the pictures are a red theme. Her album cover is the image of a snake too. She performs this on Mamas first in purple (merged of lower &higher mind). She gets touch by the water awakening her. Then the men circle her closing her in.

She emerges out in all black with a gold snake on her.

Hwasa a Korean singer has tattooed for protection. "In modern times, the triquetra symbol... as a symbol of anything three-fold e.g. the cycle of life (life-death-rebirth), the promise of a husband to his wife (love-honor-protect), the family"…

Jimin has his moon in this position and the mv black swan. The deity Brahma vehicle is the swan. Rohini man in kpop can be known for their cute image.

Once people meet them they are seen as the exact opposite .

Both of them were in the top three of brand rankings. Kang Daniel was #1 sun conjunct moon. Jimin being lift by Jungkook in white. Rohini people are charming, sensual, and can be the center of attention in a room. The man often hypes themselves up and like to uplift the mood.

Hwasa comeback being associate with pink the color associated with rohini her moon . Comeback about to be huge 💗😎

Finish Assassin's Creed 3💙 Conner has Mer in Purva Bhadrapada ♒ Amtakaraka. 🌟of tremendous perseverance. He lost his mom when he during his mars/Saturn Dasa. Sasa yoga Sa in Kendra results in wandering leader of free spirit. Connor prob my fav assassin never abuse his power.

I was looking into Rohini /Ardra today he has Rohini sun & Mercury.

Him surrounded by luxury cars 🚘 . The. Last picture him in bondage (Ashelsha Rahu) Ketu cap sravana.

was thinking that Park jihoon had to be Visakha and I watch the GQ interview knew he was. Moon in libra Visakha " I have a scary personality like a tiger " 🐯 Tiger is the animal symbol.

Dr. Pai mentions how the natives love pink and the man like light pink.

Park Jihoon's favorite color pink ☀️ in Rohini. Rohini nakshatra bird is an owl. Vanoss's gaming moon in this position has an owl as his symbol. He has 25.3 million subs.

Just Rohini man eyes 👀 gaze

Rohini in Taurus in the sign venus ~ "Beauty is the eye of the beholder"

Raven - Taurus -Rohini Moon & Sun in aries Ashwini she had to deal with her egoistic father. Finally, breaking free from him and it interesting how Rohini ladies in sci-fi tend to have these crazy powers. Portray is a girl who knows nothing, but can destroy the world easily.

#rohini #astrology #moon #vedic astrology #titans #park jihoon #kpop tarot #bts #bts tarot #bts jimin #ji #jimin tarot

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celebweeklyfashion · 1 month

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Cillian Murphy for GQ's March cover. GQ's article refers to Cillian as "the man of the moment". In these looks for GQ magazine, Cillian is wearing Tom Ford, Saint Laurent, Raggedy Threads, Prada, Uniqlo, Bally, Mikimoto and many more luxury brands. Love to see the vibrant colors that GQ is known for on men. The pop of pinks and oranges throughout this issue is beautiful to the eye.

#cillian murphy #oppenheimer #gq #gq magazine #magazine #style #mens fashion #celebrities #fashion

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spacemansims · 1 year

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Some more screenshots of @picknmixsims’ new magazines (download now!) in action, exterior and interior! ✨ Credits below: Splat And Blot Cover: “Red vs. Blue Oil Portrait” from Sims 2 Base Game Interior Left: Brian White, “campus layout” for University EP Interior Right: Brian White, “Plumbob Diner exterior concept” for Nightlife EP (text changed to Simlish) Back: Bon Voyage EP and University EP promo pictures My Zen Cover: Sims 2 promo picture for Gamer Info Interior Left: Bon Voyage EP promo picture Interior Right: Pink background from GQ story “Playing The Sims Is Better Meditation than Meditation” Back: Freetime protein shake screenshot by gdayars featured in their default replacement (highly recommended, as that default shake looks like an energy drink) Pot Luck Interior Left and Back: University EP promo pictures Fonts: All of franzillasims’ Sporty Simlish Fonts, LemonBerri fonts from Simlish Handwriting Fonts - Part 1, and Nootrasim fonts.

#ts2cc #s2cc #sims 2 mod #sims 2 cc #picknmixsims: magazines #splat and blot #my zen #pot luck #ts2 #sims 2 maxis match #s2mm

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liberty-barnes · 2 years

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(Y/n) Lively-Reynolds Breaks Down Her Tattoos | GQ

Part 9 of the (Y/n) Lively-Reynolds series

Tom Holland x Singer/Actress!Lively-Reynolds!Reader

Summary: (Y/n) goes on GQ to explain her tattoos. It goes about as well as you can imagine.

Warnings: *smirks* just a couple of breakdown inducing fluffy things, no big deal, also a heavy load of background on (Y/n)’s life, as well as some mention of Louis and Harry’s closeting situation because my Larrie bones are strong and they’re everywhere

Word Count: 2.5k words

Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

A/N: Haha. Get guessing. And yes I did spend an hour on Picsart looking for the tattoos I wanted and putting them here so you have visual support for what I'm gonna be saying.

Also, in case you missed it, there is one more bonus chapter added to this series, you can check it out on the masterlist or here:

BONUS 6

Masterlist | Series Masterlist

Click.

(Y/n) Lively-Reynolds appears, sitting on a stool in front of a white background. She’s wearing a white corset top, solid silk on the cups but see through everywhere else, as well as a light blue skirt and some white pumps.

She’s gesturing to her left arm.

“I actually have my next one planned really soon. It’s gonna be just a massive wolf’s head on my upper arm- why are you cringing? How did you end up doing a tattoo segment if tattoos scare you, Claire?”

Cut.

“Hi, I’m (Y/n) Lively-Reynolds and today, I’m here to break down my tattoos!”

The screen shows a number of her tattoos from a few different angles, before turning back to her.

“Alright, let’s try to do this chronologically. So the first tattoos I got were these ones on my outer ankle.”

The camera shows the tattoos, two short words following the curves of each of her lateral malleoli.

“I got these the day I turned eighteen. It’s my parents’ nicknames for me, written in their handwriting. Mom’s always called me angel cause well, I am one.”

She looks at the camera with an expression that screams “duh”.

“And Dad calls me daffodil cause it means new beginning in the language of flowers, and well, we’ve both had those.”

Next is a series of Roman numerals spelling XI-XIII-MMVIII just under her left collarbone.

“This one I got on my Mom’s birthday, just after the first two. It’s the date she adopted me and that we decided to use as my official birthday cause apparently I exude Scorpio energy. Mom often says she should have waited a few weeks cause two Scorpios in one household isn’t manageable. I don’t know what she’s talking about, I’m a delight to be around, especially when my Dad’s involved as well.”

Off-screen, someone asks.

“Do you know your actual date of birth, though?”

“I don’t, actually. The government whipped up a birth certificate when I was left at the orphanage, and they had to guess a bit, but it’s not fully accurate. I figured I’d just keep the day Mom adopted me as my birthday, cause it really did feel like that was the day I was born, you know? It didn’t feel like living until Mom showed me how to.”

The camera cuts to a view of her left arm, where a familiar symbol is tattooed.

“This one here I got the day I filmed my last episode for Supernatural. It’s the anti-possession tattoo that you see on the show, in the exact same place my character had hers. So yeah, a nice memory from the show which also keeps me safe from any demons wanting to take control of my meat suit.”

She smiles cheekily and the crew laughs.

The camera then shows a video of her chest, where the symbols for woman and man are connected by an infinity sign on her sternum. Her hands cover her breasts, and we can see that her nails are painted in a soft pink colour.

“This one I got when I was… nineteen? I think? I was at Comic-Con, during a panel for Supernatural and a girl named Sarah, she had to be a couple of years younger than me at the time… She told me that I was the reason she came out, that she understood that being bisexual is okay and she doesn’t have to choose, then she thanked me for helping her learn who she is.

“That was the moment I realised that I can do good with my platform, that what I say and how I act matter. I scheduled an appointment at Funhouse right after that and I got this tattoo the same day.”

The camera then shows a view of her left wrist, where the word breathe is written.

“This one I got a few months after Supernatural ended. While I was on the show, everyone protected me, cause I was so young. For two years, I lived in a bit of a happy bubble where I got to do what I loved without having to worry about many of the responsibilities.

“But when it ended, that changed. Suddenly, I was getting scripts left and right, people were recognizing me on the streets much more often, tabloids printed out the most gruesome and untrue gossip about me, everyone was wondering what my next step would be, including me…

“It was all a bit overwhelming. I got this cause it’s in an easy-access place, and I can discreetly trace it whenever I’m nervous. It’s such a simple reminder, to breathe, but it got me through a lot of tough times when I was making the transition between being the child of someone famous that few people know or care about, to being someone famous myself.”

The camera then pans to her right ribcage, showing three delicate butterflies.

“I got this one when I was twenty-two. Up until then, I’d always been living with someone, whether that be my parents, or friends that I’d already made.

“But when I started filming for Forsaken, I didn’t have any of that. The plot of the movie is that my character, Adelia, is the sole survivor of a shipwreck and has to learn to take care of herself on a deserted island. It’s not until well into the film that we discover that there’s a tribe living on that island, on the other side of the mountains, and she joins them.

“As such, most of the initial filming was done alone. I was on a Hawaiian island, I only had the crew around me, and as much as I bonded with them, it wasn’t the same as when you have a cast to share the load of filming.

“Much like my character, I had to learn to become independent, to live without my parents or my friends around to always remind me what to do. I didn’t have a PA at the time, either, so I had to learn to check my own schedule and make sure everything was in the right place. It sounds very spoiled, but when we’re filming, we’re extremely busy, so I was sort of on overdrive all the time.

“But at the same time, it made me feel grown, free. I knew that I could take care of myself, but that was the confirmation that I wasn’t a little girl anymore. So as soon as filming was over, I got these tattooed, to represent the freedom and the changes I went through during that filming.”

Subtitles appear on the screen, transcribing a question asked by the interviewer off-screen.

“Do you think that’s what made your performance so good? Even mentioned by some critics as the best performance of your career?”

She nods.

“Definitely. It’s the work I’m most proud of. I think because we went through similar things, I really managed to identify with Adelia. I think at some point the lines between me and her blurred. There’s a big part of me in Adelia and how she’s portrayed, but there’s also a part of Adelia in me, that I’ll most likely carry forever.”

The camera then shows her left ribcage, on the side of her body, where Louis Tomlinson’s famous smiley face is tattooed, along with the phrase we’ll be alright underneath. The lines are a bit wobbly, as though they weren’t done professionally, but the smile on her face as she talks about them is blinding.

“These are two of my favourites, actually. They’re two tattoos that complement each other, and I got them done just last year, in February. Louis and Harry have always been a big inspiration to me, not only because they’re amazing lyricists and performers, but because they stayed together through years of abuse, closeting, and homophobia until circumstances were finally right for them to come out. Since at the time, I was in a somewhat secret relationship as well, it felt nice to talk to someone who understood that yes, I want to brag about my boyfriend, but I don’t want everyone forcing me to admit something so private. I wanted things to be done on our own terms, and Lou and Haz understood that.

“I spent two months with them, showing them my songs, getting closer to them, as well. We started out as mere acquaintances because Taylor introduced us, and two weeks into my stay, I could honestly say they’re some of my closest friends.

“So, after much begging on my part and promises that I would not regret it, I convinced them to tattoo me. Louis did the smiley face with the x’s, cause I love it and I’d always wanted to get it. Then Harry did the we’ll be alright underneath, for two reasons: one is that it’s a reference to Fine Line, my absolute favourite song of his, and a great inspiration for my own debut album, and two is that it’s just a gentle reminder that when everything’s going wrong, it’ll be alright eventually.”

Next is a dragon tattoo on her right thigh. It takes up almost the entire surface of it and is extremely detailed.

“This one, I’m not gonna lie, it hurt like a motherfucker. It’s the most detailed one I have, too. At first, I barely even felt anything, because the thighs aren’t as sensitive, so I was lulled into a false sense of security. But the tattoo was huge and detailed, and it has a lot of shading as you can see.

“I was alright for the first hour, and the second only hurt a little, kind of like how when I got my butterfly tattoos. By hour three it was starting to be really fucking painful, and by the time the artist was doing the last shading, I was ready to chop off my legs and be done with it, it hurt so bad. I wanted to seem tough, so I just followed the instructions calmly and walked out of the studio, but as soon as the door closed and they couldn’t see me anymore, I had Tommy carry me out. I could barely walk.

“Seriously, four hours in what feels like constantly the same spot was– complicated, my leg was sore for a couple of days. Tommy loved it, of course, he likes taking care of me, and he’ll take any opportunity to get to touch me so I just let him mother-hen me a bit.

“Besides, the tattoo was an homage to him so he felt like it was partially his fault that I was suffering. I got it right after we went public with our relationship because dragons are a symbol of strength and hidden knowledge. It’s my way to remember that no matter how much everyone talks and thinks they know everything, we’re the only ones who know who we really are.”

She looks off screen and snorts.

“Oh, my God, are you crying? Maisie, no, don’t cry! If you start crying, I’ll start crying and then my makeup will be ruined.”

Cut.

(Y/n) gently wipes her eyes.

“Oof, okay, that’s enough of that, we still have a couple more. Now, what came after the dragon? Oh, right! The snake!”

The camera now shows a familiar snake, tattooed onto the middle of her back, right over her spine.

“I got this one the day my debut album, Stepping Stones, came out. The snake is my album cover, and although many people see it as a negative symbol, it’s completely different in my book.

“Snakes represent rebirth and transformation, they’re a symbol of creative life force. This album was very personal to me. Lyrically, it can be very vague, and represent many things, but if you look closely enough, it’s like you’ll get a peek into my mind, and into all the moments where I’ve had to change, adapt, and overcome difficulties. This one also hurt like a bitch, which, after the dragon one I should have been discouraged but… Tom always jokes and calls me a masochist cause I keep getting tattoos even though I always end up crying afterwards.”

Finally, the camera pans to her left collarbone, where a series of Roman numerals sits parallel to the first ones, spelling out XVII-XII-MMXXII.

The camera switches back to her just in time to see the brief panic pass through her face, that she cleverly disguises with a laugh.

“This one’s my most recent one! I got it about ten days ago! It’s the date we adopted our dog, Atalanta. She’s a rescue and had been at the shelter ever since she was just a couple of weeks old. Tom actually went there with Harrison, his best friend, cause he was looking to get a cat. But Tom saw Tala and it was love at first sight. So now I have two golden retrievers instead of just one.”

Cut.

She smiles.

“And that’s all the tattoos I have for now! I want to say a special thank you to my interviewer, Claire, my camerawoman, Maisie, and my amazing PA, Georgia, for making this interview run smoothly and not be extremely awkward given that you saw me half-naked for a lot of it.”

The crew laughs and she blows them kisses.

“Anyway, I hope you liked this video, and don’t forget to subscribe to GQ for more videos like these!”

End of video.

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yn_my_beloved: if wasn’t sure i was a lesbian before this video i definitely am now, holy shit, where i can get one?

tomfuckinghotland: i love how literally every tattoo has a meaning, no matter how small it is, and she just- lets us in on them? Like up until now i thought she got the butterflies cause they were pretty but omg!!! I’ve never felt so honoured to be let into someone’s mind

iphoneconspiracies28: (Y/n)’s really just out here living all our collective dreams, getting to hang out with Larry and have them tattoo her!!! ALEXA PLAY I WISH BY ONE DIRECTION

girlsboysandyn: I’m sorry, you’re telling me that the bisexual symbol tattoo was a result of me telling (Y/n) she gave me the courage to come out? She remembers me? I made a difference in her life? That’s it, I’ve peaked.

steppingstonesholland: Uh… Guys. The date she has written is December 17th 2022. They adopted Atalanta on December 3rd. And the panic??? What does this mean?? ARE THE ENGAGEMENT RUMORS TRUE PLS I CAN’T HANDLE THIS HOLY FUCKING SHIT

tomynschild: New prompt just dropped: Tom taking care of (Y/n) after she got the dragon tattoo, writers, make us proud.

(Y/n) Lively-Reynolds ✔ reply to tomynschild: Do you think it would get them writing faster if I posted a couple of the videos I took of when he was taking care of me?

tomynschild reply to (Y/n) Lively-Reynolds ✔: Most definitely yes please mom.

#libby writes #tynlrs #the (y/n) lively reynolds series #tom holland #tom holland x reader #lively reynolds!reader #singer!reader #songwriter!reader #actress!reader #ryan reynolds #blake lively #taylor swift #louis tomlinson #harry styles #larry stylinson #marvel

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2018 Haylor Timeline

Timeline Tag, or years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024..

1 January - Harry in Palm Springs, Saturn jumper. Karlie Kloss posts swish swish basketball (Katy Perry Taylor diss track)

4 January - reports camille met Harry's family

11 January - End Game video released - Haylor references galore. Joe in Italy.

13-22 January - Harry wrote Fine line: "Fine Line" I wrote [during] a gap in the tour. It was January 2018 and I was at my friend Tom's house. Harry was seen in la in the last 2 weeks.

22 January - Harry in LA with Camille from 13th to 29th

21 January - Taylor in Italy, Harry in NYC 25th

26 January - Harry performs at Fleetwood Mac person of year, Xander there

18 February - Taylor in LA Repu-hersal, Taylor in Big Sur on 28th

18 - 24 February - Harry in on 18th and 24th London

4 March - Harry shot the Gucci Campaign with the chicken in St Albans, England

10 March - Taylor and Joe hike with Joe in dark jeans and Nikes in Malibu

11 March - Live on tour starts again in Switzerland, Anna and Medicine played live for the first time and added to the rest of the tour setlist.

10 April Harry in London

13 April - Taylor releases Earth, Wind, Fire cover with 28 September. It accompanied Delicate vertical video the original release said is ““Taylor says that she chose ‘September’ for sentimental reasons. She’s always loved the classic tune by Earth, Wind & Fire, and notes that the month of September is especially meaningful to one of her relationships.” - Spotify” the ‘one of relationships’ part is later edited out of the Spotify press release!

21 April - Taylor posts video thanking fans for responding to Babe, she wore the Evil Eye ring that appeared in Rep.

23 April - Taylor has Robbie Williams on Rep and plays Angels.

5 May - Harry played a mystery melody before Two Ghosts

7 May- Joe and Taylor post photos with a cactus, kiwi vibes.

May - Harry GQ Australia Article with "There's a good story about Winston's wife bumping into a very naked, very blonde, very famous pop star making toast downstairs one morning if you ever get a chance to ask" It starts and ends with folklore.

9 May - November Reputation tour, Joe at opening night

9 June Taylor plays Manchester the. Is not seen till the 16th, Joe and family there

15 June - Xander, his parents and Anne at Harry’s Phili show.

16 June - Harry was full of beans in Toronto and wore a pink jacket with snakes and cats with wings embroidered on. Taylor played HYGTG in Dublin, only time on Rep tour.

22 June - 2 days after a year since Robin passed Harry emotional performing Sweet Creature in New York. Taylor has Niall as guest in Wembley the same night, Niall wore a NYC shirt. Joe was this show. Harry performed Shania Twain's Still the One. Taylor referenced this suit in the Me! Video. Harry invested in the Calm App. Harry photographed with Max and Xander, he looks really sad. Rumour he was staying with Xander. Xander, Jeff, Maxwell, Tommy at show

28 June - Taylor performs Reputation secret session for AT&T in Chicago. When introducing new year day talks about 2 NYEs ago jumping into an icy pool, the version Taylor Nation had posted has only this speech cut out from the full video. (24:38) Harry unseen

30 June - Harry has a show in Chicago! Taylor unseen! This suit is one referenced in Me!

1 July - Harry energetic in St Paul, the Medicine recording and sang “running with you” not wolves in MMITH. Last Heart kiss till 2021 in Only Angel

3-4July - People reports Taylor and Joe 'frolic' in Turks and Caicos

14 July Taylor’s delicate basket malfunctioned and she played wildest dreams a cappella. Harry wore the “whos Jeff azanoff” shirt backstage, Xander there also.

18 July- live on tour ends

21 July - Taylor played Clean, first time since 2015. Rain show.

31 July - Harry and Camille break up. Harry pictured with Karlie Kloss on Yacht in Italy with Sunflowers.

1 August - Harry driving Maserati in Italy

4 August - only time CBBH played before 2023, never on red or 1989 tours, this 1 on rep and 2 Eras shows.

13 August- blind Taylor controlled joes socials

14 August - Reputation show in Tampa filmed for Miss Americana which shows Joe, he is only seen at this and the first show.

28 August - Joe looks angry walking with Taylor in London

2 September - Golden maybe recorded, Harry told rolling stone The first song written for Fine Line, on the second day of the sessions at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu. Photographed in yellow pants. At 41 mins in of the Zane interview he describes writing it as his favourite memory of making fine line.

21 September - blind that Joe was ‘picked for role of BF’ by professor

28 September - Taylor went to Favorite NYC premiere with Joe. Harry at dinner in London. Both wore red. Taylor played Wonderland as the Surprise song, one of 6 ever plays.

1 October - Harry lunch in La Xander

9 October - Harry arrived in Japan looking like jagger and japan Dec 18 - Jan 19

19 October - Taylor doesn’t go to Kk wedding

17-28 October - Harry in LA on 15 and la 26th

19 November - Taylor signs with republic records and posts about it

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21 November - last rep show which is in Tokyo. Plays emotional set of surprise songs are wildest dreams (1 of 3 times she played it on the Rep tour) and So it goes (one of 8 times it has ever been played live), dancing with our hands tied and I know places. Harry writes little freak in Tokyo and leaked ophelia (I feel ya) that refers to staring at her in Tokyo missing her and fantasising. Taylor posts about finishing tour, her last big machine records commitment

11 December - Taylor goes to goes joes movie premiere then next seen back in NY with Joe. Harry in LA 12th

25 December - Taylor spent christmas in a castle in Ireland

Continue in 2019

#Youtube #haylor #haylor timeline #taylor swift #harry styles #2018

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It’s the summer of Eren’s evolution from his normie to his manbun era, and the gang goes on a trip to the beach. Impromptu, Eren takes off his shirt and asks Mikasa’s help to apply sunscreen on his back, revealing his growing muscles and six-pack to her for the first time. Mikasa flushes down to her neck as she spreads sunscreen over his broad back, dragging out the process but wanting it to be over as soon as possible before she faints. She asks for a minute before joining them, girl needs to recollect herself

AWW I LOVE IT! but also after like u know she's so thorough, she's kicking herself!

Damn it Mikasa! She gives herself a little slap, trying to startle herself back to attention. What was she thinking?? How could she waste such an opportunity?

In a beach full of beautiful bikini-clad women Eren had asked HER to apply his sunscreen. Him, in all his shirtless glory had sweetly asked her to lather him up and she'd squandered her chance. It was by no means a shoddy job but it wasn't her best, she's sure she grazed over a few spots because she was worried she was going to faint, could have spent MUCH more time going over his pecs, making sure she got every divot of his abs.

She smacks herself again and Armin gives her a weird look but otherwise says nothing, how could she do this!? She'd allowed her embarrassment and shyness to get in the way of feeling up the love of her life who has suddenly become muscular! He looks like he came out of a GQ magazine, he's stunning, every muscle glistening in the sunlight, his bronzed skin shining. It's unfair, really! And girls are eyeing him up from all over, she can't even be sure about her own friend group, Hitch had kind of given her a look while she'd been lathering him up, a look of jealousy. She can't allow it! She needs another chance, she can't allow him to get burnt. And most of all, she needs to redeem herself, needs to shoot her shot, make Eren think about her exactly the way she's been thinking about him. He'd barely been phased by her sunscreen job, smiling and chattering away with her while she lotioned him up.

Meanwhile, she knows if it had been anyone else, especially Hitch, the girl would have been all over him, would have been working towards a goal that wasn't just sun protection, but rather a tent in his pants.

Damn it Mikasa! She must be more bold !

Her mother didn't raise her like this, would be disappointed at Mikasa's lack of initiative, she was raised better!

If she wanted something, she had to work for it, and that's precisely what she would do. "Eren!" Mikasa calls, gaining his attention easily from Hitch and Marco where he'd been discussing the possibility of a beach volleyball game.

"Yeah Miks?" He calls back, peaking over his sunglasses, the sun highlighting the caramel of his hair mixed in with deep chestnut all tucked into his bun. He's so beautiful her heart skips a beat, but she can see Hitch's hand on his arm and this is no time to be admiring him! "I think I should reapply before you start your game I don't want you to get burnt." He looks like he's about to protest for a moment, and she knows it's ridiculous, she's known Eren since they were five and he does not burn, especially not after one application of sunscreen that had occurred barely forty minutes ago. She needs to take her other weapons out, and before she can really think about it too much she drops the towel that she'd been using to cover herself up, allowing Eren to see her in her full glory. Her cheeks are hot as she feels his gaze slide over her form, lingering on her chest where her breasts are pushed together enticingly by her pink bikini. "I think I can see your back burning," she tries and Eren is already jogging over, leaving Marco and Hitch without further discussion.

"That would be great Mikasa," He tells her breathlessly, his eyes never straying from her chest where they are decidedly locked on her tits and she feels smug as Hitch glares from behind him.

She grabs the sunscreen, pouring a generous amount over her hands, "Maybe you could do me next?" "Oh Ackerman," he breathes out, his eyes finally moving to her own, and there's a very different look in them than there was earlier, "I'll do you all you want, you only have to ask." She giggles at the obvious innuendo as Eren sits down in front of her , and she takes her chance to straddle him from behind, pressing her chest against his back, her face peaking over his neck as she starts with the pecs she's been dreaming about.

Her hands lather over his chest, her face right next to his, feeling every beat of his heart, every breath, and this is not an at all appropriate position for her to be putting sunscreen on him but she can't find it in herself to care. Especially not when Eren's hands find her thighs behind him, massaging them as he leans back into her. "This is nice Miki, how about we do this more often?" She squeaks a little as her hands slip over his nipples and he grunts in her ear, she didn't realize men could be so sensitive there too and her heart rate picks up. "How about every forty minutes until we leave, wouldn't want you to get burnt would we?" He hums, "How about we switch next time and while everyone is playing beach volleyball we sneak off to my car and I'll apply your sunscreen there." She drops her head to his neck, unable to continue as his hands massage her slowly, slinking up higher on her thighs, closer to her ass, "How about we just go right now?" "Deal." And then without even bothering to hide Eren grabs her and she finds herself in his arms as he books it to the car.

Mama Ackerman raised her well after all, it pays to take initiative sometimes.

#lys's drabbles

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i was just happening to read your ayyo concept analysis and was reminded, did u know snsd tiffanys solo (ijwd <3) was also partially shot at the same pink motel?? i just found it a bit funny that sm returned later for another release

I think the repack was not well planned, but they still made one bcs they could tell ppl wanted it, so it was pushed out half hearted. Lets now set the bar reaaal low they thought. If ppl had given up and we skipped this release, waited until a real new concept (maybe a mini?) i wonder if we might have dodged this mess

idk.. i also think 127 needs another career evolution? like im not sure how or how to put it, but something...preferably outside the nct bubble. socially? with more of the ent industry or? hm i could keep going i just realized haha

i cant believe i didnt recognize the motel but i havent seen that mv in yearsss. ok just went back and watched it and i guess the only part i should have recognized from the ay-yo teasers is the empty pool but otherwise i dont think i would have realized without you telling me bc they mostly used different areas of the motel.

my memory is a bit fuzzy with the details of the repackage timeline but im pretty sure we were told a while ago that there would be a repackage so thats why everyone was expecting one (or maybe not, maybe we just assumed there would be one). i really dont know what kind of strategy they were going for with this awful repackage. but sm are no strangers to delays so i dont get why they couldnt have just delayed it a few more months if they needed more time.

the 127s DO need a career refresh. wayv and especially dream both feel fresh and interesting at the moment even with dream currently promoting a 90s cover song. their concepts feel distinctive and characteristic of their respective subunits and both have progressively evolved over time in a way that makes sense. 127's concept just feels stale :/ i think the 2 baddies concept photos were ALMOST THERE with the jack henry inspired photography especiallyyy his rosalía pics and rob pat pics for gq. i think they could have really pushed the visuals. i would LOVE to see 127 with a bit more edge to them. and instead of worrying about staying as pretty as possible. theyre already pretty they dont need to worry about that. i want to see them be INTERESTING and PUSH THE BOUNDARIES for whats the norm in kpop ok i have a vision. dpr ian is a wonderful example of what im talking about, though i would like to see 127 go with a bit more editorial/futuristic/luxury branding.

also look at some of the other pics from those shoots im obsessed

there are also some really great korean photographers too who have done really interesting work that i think would fit 127 like:

cho gi-seok, an icon. everyone knows cgs! and for a reason! i especially love their matrix inspired series it would be sooo good for 127 but their other futuristic/tech shoots are perfect for 127 too

pakbae is also great and while they focus more on fashion photography, they do occasionally work with idols for magazines. i love that they always throws a few interesting and unexpected images

go won tae has done plentyy of idol photoshoots that you would probably recognize.

less, aka kim taekyun, my tried and true. has also worked with a bunch of idols and with sm for superm and solo taemin and baekhyun concept photos in the past. i also love his editorial shoots but i'll just show some of the work he's done with sm. i think he could do something REALLY interesting if only sm would allow it

#ask

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userhobi · 1 year

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every month of 2022!

link your favorite and/or most popular post(s) from each month this year <3 (it’s totally fine to skip months!) and tag some CCs you love!

thank you for tagging me @sevencoloredstar @kithtaehyung @jiniekook @sopekooks @itsallaboutzayn, you all are such wonderful creators and i love seeing your works on my dash! ♡

january 📆

most popular: TAEHYUNG for GQ, JANUARY 2022

favorite: all men do is lie 🙄

february 💕

most popular and ultimate favorite: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR HOPE

favorites:

❥ dior hoseok

❥ sope compilation

❥ cutie yoongi

❥ 18 days of hoseok sets

notable mention: tried out this grid format for the first time

march ☀️

most popular: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ARMY’S COMFORT PERSON MIN YOONGI ♡

favorites:

❥ daechwita movie poster

❥ taegi compilation

❥ an angel for an angel

notable mentions:

❥ set that unexpectedly received a lot of attention: pink hyungline

❥ different sharpening technique used: i’m your hope, you’re my hope, i’m j-hopeeeeee ♡

april 🌸

most popular: DAECHWITA X THAT THAT PARALLELS

favorite: TAEHYUNG, PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LAS VEGAS | DAY 1 AND DAY 2

may 🌧️

most popular: YOONGI: *demonstrates flirting *HOBI: 😂😂😂

favorites:

❥ a yoongi smile a day keeps the depression away 💛

❥ DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS

june 🕶️

most popular: POV: he takes up every corner of your mind

favorites:

❥ irl angel 🥺 - tried a new sharpening technique that i stayed using the rest of the year

❥ this cutie 🥺

❥ cutie 🥺

favorite coloring:

❥ You did things to me that I just can’t forget

❥ MY PRIDE, MY HEAVEN, AND LOVE

july (so much hobi content this month! 🥳)

most popular: HOBI ON WEVERSE LIVE 220725 😚

favorites:

❥ certified cutie 🥺

❥ hobi at his album release party 🥳

❥ HOBI ON “IU’S PALETTE” 🎨

❥ HOBI on “GIVE ME A MINUTE”

❥ giggling cutie 🥺

favorite coloring:

❥ before 🥰 vs. after 😳

❥ his hair looks sexy pushed back

august 🍨

most popular + ultimate favorite: Hobi cursing during Lollapalooza 2022 ✨

favorites:

❥ YOONGI X “OVER THE HORIZON” SPECIAL MOVIE

❥ HOBI on “LOVE GAME” 💘

❥ some sweet words from tiger koo 🐯💛

favorite coloring:

❥ HOBI | RUN BTS, EPISODE 157 (TELEPATHY PART 1)

❥ HOBI X “JACK IN THE BOX” ALBUM COVER SHOOT

favorite sharpening: TAEHYUNG x “UNFOLD YOUR WORLD WITH GALAXY Z FLIP4”

set that unexpectedly received attention: HOBI ARRIVING TO PARK SOHYUN’S “LOVE GAME” RADIO SHOW ✨

september 🍁

most popular: *ADORABLY TALKS ABOUT WALL-E*

favorites:

❥ shy boy namjoon

❥ cool shade stunner 😎

❥ favorite namjoon hair

favorite coloring: pretty tete ♡

october 🎃

posted a set that was in my drafts since april: TAEHYUNG, PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LAS VEGAS LQ VERSION

tagging: @indigonamjoon @rosebowl @jinstronaut and @userjungkook97 (please feel free to ignore if you’ve done this already)

december ❄️

namjoon brought me out of my giffing hiatus temporarily 😂

when they showed Namjoon how people in their 30′s (apparently) speak to their friends on the phone and asked him to practice it 😂

#happy new year everyone! hope u all have wonderful new year filled with so much happiness success joy and contentment #i always think i can narrow it down to 1 favorite but then i cant haha #tagged games

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'Saintly white on the red carpet is a power move few can pull off. But if you have made a largely godless nation kneel before your take on a morally conflicted priest, well father, the holy shade is all yours. At GQ Men of the Year 2023, Andrew Scott brought a modern take to the white suit, pairing it with loafers and a silk shirt in a muted shade of pink, and with just enough buttons left undone to get imaginations revving.

Scott is is co-hosting the event as one of the cover stars for British GQ's Men of the Year issue. The Irish actors is currently earning early awards murmurs for his performance in the emotional sucker punch All of Us Strangers, as well as recovering from his towering performance in the one-man play Vanya.

Dressed in a full look by the storied Italian fashion house, Valentino, Scott's perfectly louche fit may be a nod where he's going next. This winter he leads Netflix's Ripley, a darkly comic TV adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novels, made famous by achingly well-dressed '90s film, The Talented Mr Ripley.

There's something of the film's handsome charmer Dickie Greenleaf in Scott's crisp white suit and billowing shirt— it wouldn't be out of place in a molto grande house in Palermo, where the feverish afternoon sun sees itself out as the fun begins.

Scott filmed the new series of Ripley travelling around Italy several years ago, his character keeping a watchful eye on the socialites that travel in beautiful flocks around the beaches and cities of the country. That keen eye seems to have paid off, with a look that shows one of Scott's talents is channelling Mr Ripley.'

#Andrew Scott #All of Us Strangers #Netflix #Ripley #Dickie Greenleaf #Valentino #Vanya

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Her Name Was Lola by Karen Janowsky

Her Name Was Lola

Karen Janowsky

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: eXtasy Books

Date of Publication: 12/22/23

ISBN: 978-1-4874-4027-5

Number of pages: 300

Word Count: 8,859

Cover Artist: Martine Jardin

Tagline: Sometimes you have to lose your heart to gain your dream.

Book Description:

Lover of fairy tales Lola Nelsson learned at an early age that darker truths lay behind their bright facades. At twenty-two, she still hopes for her fairy tale to come true before she graduates college. But she hasn’t met her prince yet and she doesn’t know how to navigate the real world. Then a handsome man at a conference catches her eye. She’s sure he’s out of her league, but tries to get his attention anyway. And she’s successful… until she isn’t.

Only one thing matters to Professor Vance Anderson—gaining tenure. Known as Dr. Casanova on campus, he’s a true love ‘em and leave ’em kind of guy. For now though, he’s sworn off the distraction of women. When he spots a beauty of a different sort at a conference, he can’t stop thinking about her. But when she accepts his invitation to his room, his insecurities kick in. Everything goes well… until it doesn’t.

The night ends disastrously, and it’s all over. Until Lola and Vance wind up in a working relationship, making it impossible to avoid one another. The situation can only end in one of two ways. They’ll either end up madly in love or they’ll want to kill each other. Before they can discover their real feelings, they need to learn to trust themselves. Only time will tell if their fairy tale is sweet or dark.

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Excerpt:

From behind Lola, a pleasant, male alto voice said, “Hi, I’m Vance.”

She turned around and found her five-foot-four self face-to-solid-chest with GQ. Taking a step backward and sure she’d turned pale, she looked up at him. The peeling name badge on his lapel said, M. Vance, but his last name was hidden by a shadow. “Oh, hi. I’m Lola.”

Vance held a shot glass in each hand. He was smiling, lips pulled back a little too much, as if he was unsure of himself. “Your friend told me I was being very obvious about staring at you and to go introduce myself. She said to give you this.” He handed her a whiskey.

His eyes were the color of freshly mown grass with silver flecks of dew at sunrise. When they locked on hers, her hands began to sweat, making the glass slip through her palm when she took it from him.

She grabbed it with the other hand at the last second. “Oh. Okay.”

He clinked his glass against hers, downed the shot, then smiled at her again. His upper lip had a minutely askew cherub’s bow.

Knocking hers back as well, Lola did her best not to react to the five-alarm fire scorching through her esophagus. She was reasonably sure smoke was about to billow from her nose and ears. Then that warm, melty feeling crept in.

Okay, Naomi. Here goes. “To be honest, I was watching you too.”

“Were you now?” He arched his eyebrows.

Silently thanking Naomi, Lola asked, “So, are you a visiting speaker?”

“I’m attending. I teach at Jewett College. You?”

“I’m at Jewett also. Library science department.” Hopefully he wouldn’t ask what she did there.

She’d tell him the rest later…if they hit it off.

His fingers lingered over hers as he took the drink glass from her hand. “Another?”

One was her usual limit, and balancing on heels after two was inadvisable. “Yes, please.” She let him guide her through the crowd surrounding the bar.

He offered her an empty barstool and stood next to it as he waved at the bartender. “How long have you been at the college? I don’t recognize you.” He lowered his eyes and raised them to her again, offering an uncertain smile as he smoothed his hand over his thigh.

Looking down, she noticed her topped-off glass. “I’m going into my fourth year.” Lola swirled her fresh drink and watched the amber liquid make slow, wavy circles. She saw a chip in her pale pink nail polish and fought the urge to tuck it into her palm. “What about you? Where do you work?”

“In the English Department.”

GQ—or probably Dr. GQ—Vance—shivered a little when he slid his hand toward hers until their fingertips were millimeters apart. A tiny static spark jumped between them and they both chuckled.

Lola drank half of the shot. “What do you teach?”

“Comparative and European literature. My specialty is fairy tales.”

“I’ve been obsessed with fairy tales—the real ones, not the kids’ ones—for as long as I can remember.”

Vance leaned against the bar. “Same.”

A new song began, and they listened as he played with his tie for a few moments. “After watching you in action, I’m not sure I can keep up, but feel like a dance?”

Lola blinked then nodded. The rest of the room bobbed slightly with her head. She slid off the stool, and he rested his hand on the small of her back as they wound through the crowd. Heat radiated through the thin fabric of her dress.

He took her hand in his. They were about five paces from the dance floor when a man caught her shoulder, causing her and Vance to stumble backward.

“You’re not gonna pass by without a hello, are you?” The tall, thin man had brown roots and blond tips. His hand was sweaty and his words slurred.

Vance looked at her. “Do you know him?”

Sobering, she shook her head, grateful that the world didn’t move with it.

The man sidled closer and squeezed her shoulder more tightly.

Letting go of her hand, Vance took a step toward him.

Lola tugged her shoulder away and pulled a hair stick from her updo. Stepping closer, she waved the tapered end at the stranger.

He gasped and stepped backward, letting go of her shoulder.

“Leave me alone.” She kept her voice as quiet and stern as she could.

The man muttered, “Slut,” as he retreated.

Lola replaced the stick through what was left of her updo.

Vance licked along his teeth. “You’re already full of surprises.”

The night’s cool dampness draped around the crowded dance floor, covering them like an airy shawl as they found their way to an open space.

“Remind me never, ever to upset you.” He spread his fingers over her mid-back and held her hand to his chest. His heart beat against her palm as he held it there, his hand cool and dry.

They looked at each other and smiled. He said “ever.” As in future tense. As in "long term." I should probably let him know I’m a student now. That could wait a few minutes more.

She inhaled a mix of tangerines, leather, and something else—ginger, maybe—that she could almost taste as his scent hovered between them. She moved closer, and their hips touched.

There was an unmistakable twitch against her. She was sure it was a trick of the lights that made him appear to blush.

This might happen.

He took a half-step back, face pink against the white lights that outlined him. She imagined using her finger as a silver gel pen around his jaw, under his cheekbones, and across his forehead, illuminating his face. He brought his hand farther down her back.

She raised her voice over the music. “So, what’s your favorite fairy tale?”

He lowered his head closer to hers. Their mouths were centimeters from each other. “What?”

She asked again.

He said something.

She tilted her head up. “Didn’t catch that.”

Chuckling, he leaned in until his mouth was close to her ear. Cupping it, he repeated,

“It’s hard to talk here. Do you want to go somewhere quieter?” The whiskey on his breath had mellowed to spiced caramel, and his voice melted through her.

The imaginary talking mice scampering under her skin morphed into butterflies. “Okay.”

Holding her hand, Vance led her into the lobby. Her heart thumped like a scared rabbit’s as he threaded his fingers between hers. She glanced toward the quieter, emptier bar, but he kept going straight toward the elevator bank.

“Grimm, Andersen, or Perrault?” Vance winked.

Lola bit her lip and released it. “Why do you ask?”

Vance seemed to stare at her mouth. Narrowing his eyes, he stopped and gave her a closed-mouthed smile. “Good to know whether you’re into physical pain, mental torture, or happy endings.”

“What?” Lola froze as her jaw dropped.

Vance tilted his head back and laughed. “I’m kidding.” He headed toward the elevators again, but Lola couldn’t move. He stumbled back. “I’m harmless. I promise.”

She glanced around the vast lobby, checking for security officers.

“I didn’t mean to upset or scare you.” Leaning in, he lifted the back of her hand to his lips, then smiled that same smile that had dissolved her into a puddle the first time she’d laid eyes on him.

“All right.”

He led her into an empty elevator.

This is happening.

Inside, he let go of her hand and took a step back. “Is it okay to go up to my room? I should’ve asked first.” He gave that earlier, uncertain smile, revealing a tiny dimple in his right cheek and lighter green bands surrounding his irises.

“That sounds perfect, Vance.” Lola’s mouth and throat went dry as he hit the button for the eleventh floor. For the first time in her life, she was going to say, “Yes.”

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Karen wanted to be an author and/or Wonder Woman when she grew up. One of those jobs was already taken, though. She lives with her husband, son, and six cats in Maryland, where she works as an English professor. Karen received her MA in literature and creative writing from Florida State University. When she isn't writing, she can often be found sitting at a friend's dining room table drinking wine and playing RPGs, hanging out at the local Indian restaurant with her bestie, or curled up in bed with a few cats, listening to the rain and either reading a book or watching a BBC mystery.

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Chapter 7

tara had gone with the boys back to the firehouse. while, peter went to go check on dana and the baby.

egon and ray were in the dark room, developing the pictures that tara and peter took of vigo earlier that day.

"we were right, ray. multiplanar kirlian emanations." egon classified.

just as ray went to go say something. the door to the dark room opened, with tara entering.

"tara. i told you not to come in here until we were done." spengler scolded.

tara looked down. "i'm sorry."

he sighed. "it's okay. just don't go back out again." he advised.

tara nodded.

"well, here's your next month's cover of GQ." ray then said, handing him another photo. "check out the aura on this sucker." he said hanging it up.

even the picture of him alone, made her uneasy.

they turned on the small light, to get a better look at it.

"now, there's definitely a living presence there." ray stated.

egon examined the photo with his magnifying glass.

you could see the pink eyes clearly in the photograph.

"we should get a deeper look." he recommended.

"how are we to do that?" tara questioned.

"why don't i run this wider shot through the spectronalyzer." ray suggested.

he picked the photo up from out of the water.

"good, i'll try turning up the roentgens." egon said.

"okay."

egon turned around, turning up the machine.

"so, what do you think chinese?" ray suggested.

"we had that last week." tara groaned.

"how about thai?" egon asked.

tara shook her head.

"no, too spicy." ray shook his head.

"greek?"

"uh. mexican?"

"pizza." both tara and ray said.

"thin or thick?" egon asked.

"chicago." ray settled.

"i love chicago pizza." tara expressed.

egon took out the photo once it was finished. he brought it back over to the hangers.

egon's brows furrowed.

"what the hell is that?" he wondered.

tara caught glimpse of it too.

her eyes widened.

egon got his big magnifying glass to take a look at it.

ray sighed. "i know what it is."

tara swore she heard the door lock.

"i've seen it before." he claimed.

"where?" spengler asked.

"when you guys had me dangling like a worm on a hook 100 feet below first avenue..." he glanced back at the demonic photograph of vigo with the slimed staircase underneath his big fat head. "that's the river of slime."

tara cringed.

all of a sudden, the photograph set on fire.

"what the..." stantz gasped.

tara backed towards the door as more of the photos set on fire.

"what's going on?!" she cried.

"i don't know. this shouldn't be happening!" yelled egon.

the boys scurried over to the door. they tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. they were locked in.

"we need a blanket or a hose or something!" ray exclaimed. "what the.. why is this closed?" he questioned.

tara banged on the door, hoping anyone would hear them.

"winston!" egon yelled. "winston!"

fire started to fill the entire dark room.

"oh, come on, come on!" tara cried, desperately trying to get the door to open.

"winston! fire!" ray cried.

they backed away from the door, trying to come up with something.

"what're we gonna do? put our heads in the toilet?" ray asked.

tara breathed heavily. she was having a panic attack.

"fuck." she mumbled.

the door started banging. tara scurried away from the door.

a second later, the door broke through revealing winston on the other end holding a fire extinguisher.

he quickly dispersed of the flames.

the photos were nothing but char.

"tara, you okay?" winston asked.

"do i look okay?!" she asked him.

"i think we have to go back underground." egon then decided.

"we have to go get peter." ray said.

the guys pulled up outside of peter's apartment. peter was already outside, he was wearing a suit.

what was he dressed up for?

the guys and tara got out of the ECTO 1A.

they were all wearing matching neon yellow jackets. ready to go underground.

"pete, it's great that you're here." ray expressed.

"well, he does live here." tara said matter-of-factly.

"we've got incredible news." stantz announced.

"wait a minute. can i have one try?" pete requested. "all-you-can-eat barbecue rib night at the sizzler?" he guessed.

"way off. but good guess." tara complimented.

"we analyzed the photos you and tara took of vigo." egon informed him. "the spectrogram shows a river of slime flowing behind him."

"just like the one i saw underground." ray stated. "now, we're going into the subway and sewer system to see if we can trace the source of the flow." he included.

"yeah, i might find my cupcake down there." tara joked.

"yeah, come on, change your clothes. we'll wait for you." egon commanded.

"egon thinks there might even be a tremendous breeding surge in the cockroach population." winston added in.

"hi tara, hi boys." dana greeted them.

she was wearing a green dress.

were they going on a date?

"what's up?" she asked them.

"hi." ray and winston said back to her.

peter turned to her. "dana, the guys and tara are going down into the sewer to check for slime stuff, and egon thinks there may even be a huge surge in cockroach breeding. wanna blow off this dinner thing and go with them?" he asked, half-joking.

dana walked away, ignoring his question.

she looked out into the street and yelled out "taxi!"

so, that would be a no.

"go along, dad. it's not everyday a guy gets to redeem himself." tara allowed him.

"thank you tara, i really appreciate it." he told her.

he then looked to the boys and went; "women, huh?"

the sewers were dark, musty and smelly.

god, it was gross.

and cramped too.

one small move and you could get stuck in between the rail tracks.

ray flinched when almost getting his foot stuck in the crate.

he let out a yell which made the rest of the boys yell too.

tara just rolled her eyes.

"will you watch your step?" winston ordered. "i hate this."

"me too." tara agreed. "this smells worse than my dad."

"according to the old transit map, there should be an entrance anywhere along here somewhere." ray reported.

"oh, god i hope. my feet are hurting." she complained.

"then, why did you come?" egon questioned.

"i didn't want to be alone." she pouted.

"i'm not getting anything yet." he exchanged.

"well, at least it's too dark to see the cockroaches." winston tried to lighten up the mood.

"forget about cockroaches." ray rejected. "it's the subway rats you gotta worry about."

"oh, goody." tara said, her voice full of sarcasm.

"big as beavers."

"yeah, some of 'em go four or five kilos." egon described.

"hey, hey! enough all right?" winston begged.

"yeah, you're making me regret coming down here." tara stated.

"listen, you hear 'em, behind the walls, scratching?" he whispered.

"stop." she pleaded.

"there must be thousands of 'em!" ray assumed.

"if you don't stop." she warned.

winston looked around frantically. "just shut up about the rats." he stammered out.

"okay, okay." ray gave in.

tara sighed of relief. "thank you."

as they went further down into the tunnels, tara felt a chill go up her spine.

"hello!" ray called.

his voice reverberated off the walls, making an echo.

egon joined in.

but when winston did..

instead of an echo.

he got a demonic voice back.

"winston!"

"did we just summon a demon?" tara wondered.

they all slowly turned around..

"okay, i'm out of here!" he declared.

"me too!" tara said, starting to sprint.

egon grabbed tara before she could go any further.

they backed away.

turning around, they were then met with decapitated heads on sticks.

all four of them screamed, as each of them were met with the decapitated corpses.

then just like that, the corpses heads were gone.

strange.

"they're gone." winston gasped.

tara couldn't help but laugh.

the boys looked at her like she was crazy.

"that was cool." she claimed.

"you're insane." he pointed.

"why, thank you." she said in response.

"before we go any further, i think we should get our proton packs." spengler recommended.

"good idea." zeddemore nodded.

just as they went to go head back, a rumbling noise sounded off in the distance.

they all stopped.

"what's that?" winston asked, quietly.

"what's what?" ray questioned.

"sounds like a train." he answered.

"uh-uh. these lines have been abandoned for fifty years." explained ray.

"oh."

continuing, to trudge forward. the rumbling sound continued, expect louder this time.

tara's eyes widened.

it sounded like it was heading straight for them.

"probably in one of the tunnels above us." egon hoped.

"i don't think so. it sounds too close for it to be from up above." tara told him.

the train's chugging got louder and louder.

just ahead of them, was a train heading straight for them.

they all panicked, jumping out of the way. leaving winston in the dust.

"WINSTON!" tara screamed.

but the train went right through him.

a ghost train?

they all slowly got up after the ghost train passed through.

they approached a very stunned winston.

"i think that was the old new york central city of albany!" egon claimed. "derailed in 1920. killed hundreds of people. did you catch the number on the locomotive?" he asked him.

"sorry, i missed it." he answered.

"something's trying to stop us. we must be close." egon theorized.

"where's ray?" winston then asked.

tara's brows knitted together.

where was ray?

he was just here a minute ago.

"ray!" she cried.

"ray!" they all yelled.

ray popped out from out of nowhere, scaring the crap out of them.

"jesus, ray!" tara snapped.

"oh, oh. sorry." ray quickly apologized. "i found it."

"found what?" she asked him.

"right here. there's a hole." he pointed.

"let's go!" egon said, following ray.

tara quickly followed as well as leaving winston behind.

"hey, fellas. what about the packs?" he asked. "what about the packs?" he repeated himself, before following the boys and tara.

using their flash lights to break a part some of the brick. there before them was the river of slime.

"damn." tara examined it.

it was disgusting.

"unbelievable."

"uh-uh. did i tell ya? i wasn't lying, was i?" ray said to them.

the slimed gurgled and bubbled.

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