#here i thought the main problem was that he cheated on his wife

[willshaper]

Wait Fitz was conceived BEFORE chivalry and patience wed????

#rin reads rote #wow. #chivalry i realize that you thought that it was a super big deal but you didnt even cheat on your wife????? #yeah yeah he had a bastard son but it wasnt adultery #here i thought the main problem was that he cheated on his wife

[ohtobeleah]

California Fornication //

Two — ‘Odds Are?’

Summary: In the wake of Roosters belligerent act of violence, you try your best to remain calm. But if anything Jake Seresin showing up in North Island is only just the beginning of a whirlwind shit show.

Warnings: Mentions of cheating. Love Triangle x2. Bradley Bradshaw x F!reader. Jake Seresin xF!reader. Question ing Morality. Angst.

Word Count: 2.7k

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“I lied—“ You could remember it all too well, the moment you felt at your weakest. Your most vulnerable. “I’m not out of this relationship.” A week ago your entire world had come crashing down when the man you loved turned out to be married. You’d told him you were out. Point blank, end of discussion. But you weren’t.

“Siren—“ Bradley sighed as he looked over your shoulder to where his wife stood watching the interaction unfold from the veranda of the Hard Deck. “We can’t, not here.” 

“I’m in.” You didn’t care that she was watching, you needed to get this off your chest. “I’m so in it’s humiliating because here I am begging.” 

“Y/n—“ Bradley tried to interrupt but you held your finger up. Stopping him from saying anything more.

“Shut up, you say Y/n and I yell remember so why don’t we skip the yelling and I just tell you how I really feel?” 

“Yeah—“ Bradley sighed as he pocketed his car keys. “Yeah okay.” You took a breath in and exhaled slowly. Ready to wear your heart on your sleeve. 

“Here it is.” You tried your best to remain as calm as you could. “Here’s your choice, Rooster.” It was just you and Bradley, out by his Bronco under the festoon lights that lit up the car park of the Hard Deck. “Your choice? It’s simple—her, or me.” It was clear cut and dry. No one way around the fact. “And I’m sure she’s really great, but Bradley I love you.” 

It wasn’t the first time you’d said it without Rooster saying it back. You just thought he needed more time, but as it turned out he was already married. Perhaps it was a good thing after all he’d never said it back. It would have hurt more to know he did than to wonder if he ever did at all. 

“I love you in a really really big—pretend to like your music kind of way.” You had to hold yourself together so that the tears welling in your eyes didn’t stream down your cheeks as you pleaded with the man who’d made you fall in love with him to choose you. “I love you in a let you have the last silence of cheesecake kind of way—a sit beside you pretending to be interested in learning how to play the piano unfortunate kind of way that makes me hate you, yet love you kind of way.” You admitted as Rooster just started at you with an unreadable expression. “So pick me, choose me, love me, please Bradley.”

The silence was as loud as it could have been. And in those silent seconds that passed. You knew. 

“I can’t, I’m married Y/n.” Five words were all it took for Bradley Bradshaw to rip your heart through your chest. “I’m sorry.” 

It was the hardest thing to hear, and yet it still played on repeat throughout your mind all day and all night. You just weren’t good enough. 

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“What the hell is your problem!” 

“Eleven years!” Bradley hissed as you shoved him out of the Hard Deck and onto the front porch. “Eleven years we were married!” He rambled on as you watched Rooster place the makeshift ice pack Penny had made him over his knuckles. 

You stood leaning against the post by the stairs he’d just walked down—watching with your arms crossed over your chest as he paced up and down the sandy gravel pathway. 

“That means eleven sets of birthdays, Christmas’s and thanksgivings, Siren! Eleven wedding anniversaries!” It was clear that Bradley was enraged. “He doesn’t get to just show up again after what he did!” But it wasn’t all those memories that were tarnished by an affair that had made Bradley Bradshaw risk his career by breaking his hand on the jaw of the man who slept with his wife. 

No. 

It was the way he saw your eyes light up with a mischievous glint while you laughed with Hangman that had him making strides over to where you sat. 

Bradley wasn’t about to let Jake get his dirty hands all over you too. Fuck his marriage and fuck his wife. He’d made a mistake letting you go. Letting her back into his life when he’d just begun to heal. He should have chosen you. He loved you. Truly. But marriage still meant something to him. Enough at least to try just one more time. 

“Rooster, I’m not the person who you should be talking about this with, talk about it with your wife.” You sighed defeatedly, like you were still being strung along by an invisible string that connected your heart to his. All you wanted was to hold him. To feel his arms wrapped around you. To laugh with him again, to feel that warm warmth he brought to your life. But instead all you felt was a coldness, a temperature so cool it burned to the touch. Leaving you alone, forever the other woman. The mistress. 

Club of one. 

“Penny wants you to go home and sleep it off.” Katie groaned as she stomped out of the Hard Deck. She made no attempt to acknowledge your presence as she walked right past you and down the front steps. “How’s your hand?” She asked as you watched the clearly distressed couple argue. Wondering when the divorce papers would come flying out of Roosters back pocket. 

“What’s he doing here Kate?” Bradley growled. Her hand came to rub small circles against the small of Rooster's back. She helped to guide him over to where the Bronco was parked. Against his will—he moved. 

“How the hell should I know?” She replied sharply. “Please, let’s just go home and talk about this.” 

You didn’t stay out of the decking for much longer. You could hear the sound of Jake's nose cracking under the force of Roosters fist in your mind over and over again. Enough that you felt a little guilty for possibly being the reason he was gushing blood. 

“Where’s—?” You didn’t even need to say his name before Penny was gesturing over towards where the bathrooms were. With lips pressed into a fine line you nodded. “Thanks.” 

“He’s not all that bad of a guy.” She added before you could even begin to walk away. “I don’t know the full story but if I know Hangman it’s that under that thick layer of confidence, he’s just looking for a friend.” You listen with a small nod. Deciding you’d go check on the guy in case his septum was deviated. 

“Can I have a washcloth?” 

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“Rooster and I always did have the same taste in women.” It wasn’t hard to get lost in the clear emerald skies of Jake Seresins eyes as he sat up on the bench next to the sink in the bathroom of the Hard Deck. 

“Excuse me?” You asked softly as you worked to clean the mix of dried and fresh blood from his face. Gently dabbing away at the mess that trickled down his face with the wet cloth Penny had given you. Soaked in warm water—standing between Jake's legs as they dangled over the edge of the bench. 

You’d found Jake staring at himself in the mirror, probably trying to figure out if his nose was broken or not. When you entered the bathroom he was honestly surprised to see you. He thought for sure Rooster would have thrown you over his shoulder and taken you home. 

But it wouldn’t be the first time Jake was wrong about his best friend. 

“You’re Rooster's lusty Wingwoman right?” Jake asked as his eyes drank you in. Watching as you carefully studied every line, every little imperfect blemish on his face. He was beautiful. “I heard about you all the way out on the Pacific.” He explained. “You’re famous.” You couldn’t help the smile that crept across your face. “The thorn in the side of the Bradshaws rekindlement.” 

Huh, that was a new one. You hadn’t heard that one before. It was actually quite poetic. 

“Well, I’ve heard about you all the way back here in North Island so I guess we have a lot in common.” No one ever spoke about Jake. Not Payback or Phoenix or Bob even. They all just pretend like he never existed. That he’d committed an act of utter betrayal. It was only after Bradley’s wife had come back to town that he told you everything. 

It was easy enough to see who’s side in all this they’d all chosen. But it wasn’t easy to understand why no one told you until you’d already fallen head over heels for a married man. 

“We’re just the dirty mistresses.” Jake teased as you gently worked away at the blood on his face. Immediately he was addicted to your laugh, the way you lit up the entire room when you did so. “Isn’t that right sweetheart.” 

You couldn’t stop the heat from rushing to your cheeks at the term of endearment that slipped past Jake's lips. 

“I suppose we are Hangman, I suppose we are.” Jake was easy to be around, that was the first thing you made your mind up about. Sure, the whole questionable relationship with a married woman was still yet to be addressed but nevertheless. 

“My therapist says behind this rugged and confident exterior I’m— self destructive and self loathing to an almost pathological degree.” Jake grinned as you paused your movement, you held his head still in your cloth free hand in the comfortable silence that lingered for mere seconds.

“Hey, guess we do have a lot in common.” Why the hell did Bradley have to go and ruin such a pretty face? “Mine says the same thing.” Jake was thankful for your gentle touch, he was starting to think Rooster may have broken his nose. Only a trip to urgent care and time would tell. 

“You know it’s funny—“ Jake began as he watched you rinse out the blood stained cloth into the sink beside where he sat shirtless, blood stained the white T-shirt he’d once been wearing. “Bradshaw walks in on me naked with his wife, actually in the throws—“ You listened as you worked, running warm water over the cloth to not shock Jake's bruised and swollen skin when you went back to attending to his wounds. “And he just turns around and walks away.” 

You couldn’t imagine what that must have felt like. To watch two people you trust and love commit such an act of betrayal. You felt for Rooster, you did. But it didn’t change the fact he never told you until after his wife, Katie ‘South’ Bradshaw, was shaking your hand and labeling you the mistress in all this mess. 

Not to mention no one sold him out. Coyote, Fanyboy, even Bob had Bradley’s back. They kept his wife a secret. Kept his entire life a lie until it was unraveled before you in spectacular fashion. 

“But he so much as sees me talking to you? And I’m on the ground with a bloody broken nose.” Jake continued to explain what he thought was already the case. That Rooster was in love with you. Period. “Interesting, don't you think?” 

It didn’t require a engineering degree to put together what Jake was insinuating. 

“Doesn’t matter what Bradley thinks—he chose his wife, the woman he made vows to.” You’d decided in that moment you were done cleaning Jake's face but stayed standing between his legs. You made no attempt to remove his hands from where they had settled on your hips. “He doesn’t need to get defensive over who I choose to talk to, he doesn’t get to stake a claim when he’s married.”

“He might still be married but he’s not in love with her.” Jake sighed as he pulled you a little closer by your hips with just enough force to have you reaching out for stability. Your hands softly landed on his shoulders—the sudden sensation of your touch made Jake's skin prickle with Goosebumps. 

“What are you doing here?” You asked softly, intrigued by the chaos Jake seemed to bring with him. “Back in North Island?” Jake didn’t answer right away. He’d been too busy drinking in the expanse of your face. From the fine lines that littered your nose when you crinkled it to the way your eyes swirled like deep pools of hope and displeasure all in one. 

“I’m here for Katherine—“ Those four vulnerable words made you feel more understood than you ever had in the last few weeks. It felt like there wasn’t another soul alive that could relate to your situation. “Which is as dehumanising as it sounds but, she’s the reason I came back.” 

“You’re still in love with her?” You asked as you tried to access the swollen nose that Jake wore with regret. 

“You’re still in love with him.” Jake didn’t need to question it, he already knew it to be true. You didn’t look at someone the way you looked at Bradley even when you were trying your best to avoid the man at all costs. He knew that simply because he laid awake at night thinking about the woman he loved who’d kissed him the night her husband was in the hospital—laid up post Uranium mission. 

Jake should have stopped it, but he didn’t. He just felt lucky enough to be loved in the dark. In secret. Because no one ever loved Jake Seresin first. 

And even worse, Jake was still in love with the very woman who’d spun the narrative in her favour. That he’d been the one who initiated the affair. But it hadn’t been him. It was her. 

Ignorance is bliss so they say. So Jake kept his adultering mouth shut and let the lie run its course. Turns out little white lies do hurt. He lost his posting, his best friend, the woman he loved, everything. 

“She won’t choose you, you know.” You didn’t mean for it to sound so cold, so as you spoke you ran your fingers through his deep blonde locks. Bringing a touch starved man some solace. “Rooster isn’t the kind of guy you leave if you can help it.” And boy did Katie stick to her husband’s side like superglue. 

“Yeah—” The corner of Jake's mouth twitched as he thought to himself. Leaning into your comforting touch as his eyeline slowly faded into the tiles on the ground. “But what if you’re wrong?” He sighed deeply, still staring at the ground beside where you stood between his legs. “What if, just this once, life comes down on the side of the dirty mistresses?” 

Suddenly that club of yours, the one with only one member, had two members in total. The dirty mistresses club. Party of two. You and Jake Seresin. 

“Pretty unrealistic, don't you think Seresin?” You chuckled softly as your eyes lingered to Jake’s lips. Slightly parted and plump. His eyes caught yours when you looked back to him and he had to stop himself. He couldn’t—could he? Because what were the odds he’d ruin two of Bradley Bradshaw's relationships? “Us adultering whores never get what we want.” 

“What if we decided to change what we wanted?” Jake asked as he closed the gap left between the two of you. His hands worked to guide your hips closer to him and before you knew it? Your lips were pressed against his. 

It was heavenly. The way Jake's lips felt against yours. Supple and soft and full of lust. His hands worked to cup at your cheeks as you begged him for more. Slipping your tongue into his mouth as you carded your fingers through his blonde locks. It was everything and nothing all at the same time. 

No one held a claim on you, you were free to make your own dumb choices now. And as your hand slipped down between the pair of you to softly land against Jake's jean clad crotch? He groaned into your mouth and bit your bottom lip. 

“I don’t even want to think about the consequences of this.” Jake whispered into your mouth as you palmed him through his jeans. “I think he’ll actually kill me.” 

“So don’t think.” You replied as you sunk your teeth into his neck. “Just do me.” 

As it turned out, those odds seemed pretty fucking high.

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[marcellaasblog]

Eyes for the Geezer.

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Older Eddie munson x reader

Summary: Your boyfriend Wyatt takes you to go meet his parents for the first time.When you find out Wyatt has been cheating on you threw out y'all whole relationship,you take Eddie up on his offer but will that do you any good in the end?

Warnings for the whole series: cheating, divorce, angst,smut, alcohol, smoking,p in v,daddy kink, pervert Eddie, Wyatt's mom is an ass to you, mention of Steve, insecure reader,dom Eddie, switch reader, Wyatt mom is a cheater,huge age gap,insecure Eddie, and of course fluff with a Happy ending??

Author's notes: Eddie is 50 reader is 27 . I'm gonna keep the same names from the old story. Beth (Eddie's wife) Wyatt (beth & Eddie son) mack/Mackenzie (Wyatts ex girlfriend)

So I thought I could put part 2 and 3 together with this,but that didn't happen it just looked all over the place and it was too long ,so why not just tease y'all with what I have.

Part 2 // part 3

part 1

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Having a boyfriend was a tough situation to handle.

Being in relationships scared you.

Falling in love while your young fucked with you head on multiple acassions.

You had a boyfriend here and there,but they never seemed to last .

Growing up you had your little fantasy about getting married and having kids, being the best parent you could possibly be.

Which was something you never had.

You wanted to be the absolute best for yourself.

Was that too much to ask for?

You had a rough relationship with your mom,she would always say things that put you in an uncomfortable position.

You couldn't put your finger on why your mom treated you like if you didn't have feelings.

On the other hand you and your dad had a pretty okay relationship but wasn't as great either.you were the only child which makes it look like it was the best situation to live in.

It wasn't that you were lonely, very lonely.

The only thing you could do to fix your problem was to make friends,it was never an easy thing to do.you had to deal with lunches alone staying in the locker room for gym and no friends to talk to during class or passing periods,maybe the teachers but at that they really never bothered.

After graduation you finally felt free and excited to be away from family and mean school kids.You have goals and plans from your life you knew what you wanted and nothing was going to stop you from accomplishing them.

Well you thought.

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You met Wyatt Munson on your 25 birthday at a local bar across from your campus,he was beautiful and unbelievable someone like him would walk up to someone like you.

Wyatt was tall,tan skin, Nice hair that framed his face perfectly as a bit of his fell onto his forehead.he was a proper man and definitely a Mama's boy by heart.

Y'all talked for about an hour straight having drinks come back and forth to y'all table. Wyatt was pretty, but so fucken borning. You wanted to end the conversation so badly,that's until Wyatt took you both to his hotel room and now he was pretty, borning and a fucken sex God.

Little did you know,you would be spending the next 3 years with him.

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Wyatt decided to take a trip out to Hawkins Indiana the place we're he grew up most of his life .You never heard of it but you weren't about to turn down a road trip,you never know maybe y'all learn new things about Wyatt.

It was a 3 hour drive from your location to Hawkins so Wyatt made sure To be ready with blankets ,snacks and a good playlist.

Wyatt let you sleep on the way there knowing you get fussy if you don't have your special naps threw out your day.

How sweet of a boyfriend he is to you. Your so lucky.

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You heard the sound of rain hitting your windshield ,your eyes are foggy and you're not ready to open them quiet yet. That's until you notice that the car was not moving anymore You groaned and stressed out your body hearing a thump from your dashboard as you hit your leg on it.

"Stuiped fucken dashboard." You get from your seat removing your blanket from your tired frame as you get out of the car.

Wyatt rushes next to you grabbing your blanket and hands "slow down baby you're gonna hurt yourself."

Wyatt grabs your hand helping you out of his car as he shuts the door behind you locking as he walks you up the stairs."where the hell are we?" You asked for your blanket from Wyatt.

." we're in Hawkins already and I decided to stop at a hotel tonight instead of heading to my mom's house." Wyatt Opens the door for you allowing you to go in first.

"plus my mom and my dad are probably asleep anyways." Wyatt leads you to the bed, setting you down.

"you should get some sleep baby we got a long day ahead of us tomorrow."

" You nod at your boyfriend's voice. "you gonna join me?"

Wyatt gets up from the bed unwrapping your hands from his waist"not now baby I gotta go get some things done real quick and I'll be back."

Wyatt gets up sliding on his jacket "where are you going so late"?"

You slide off your shoes tucking yourself into the rough covers. "uh you know just getting some drinks with an old friend but I promise I'll be back as soon as I can."

You sit up in bed "with who?" Wyatt scratches his chin. "uhh remember Mack my friend from college I mentioned a couple of times?"

You nod your head "oh yeah I remember,but why so late?" Wyatt grab his keys from the side table. "uh she just wanted to see me thats all"

you looked at Wyatt heading to the door "wait? She? you never told me mack was a girl"

Wyatt chuckled at your words, were you that dumb he thought to himself. "well what do you expect her names mack" you rolled your eyes at your boyfriend .

"fine Just be careful I guess" you laid down as Wyatt opens the door

"yeah yeah I know babe I'm an adult I will see you in a bit I love you" Wyatt heads out the door.

"asshole." you cover yourself up in the blanket drifting back in to your deep sleep .

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You woke up to the sun appearing through the white stained curtains.you felt the warmth of your boyfriend's body laying beside you,still tired you slowly turned your body to face your boyfriend to see him heavily asleep. You caress his face slowly putting your hands over his pretty features touching every mole on his face and every strip of hair that fell on his forehead kissing his cheek.

Wyatt groans as he stirs awake"well good morning to you too." Wyatt kisses your forehead as he runs his fingers through your bed hair.

"So you ready to meet my parents" You squint your eyes pulling the covers over your head .

"Oh come on baby don't be dramatic." He pulls the sheets down letting you lean your head on his chest.

"What if they don't like me?" Wyatt rubs your back trying to get you to relax but he knows you're still going to doubt yourself.

" Y/n baby I love you and I promise they will too."' You let out a groaning sound cuddling up into your arms , you kiss his face all the way down to his neck when your eyes catch a mark on the side of his neck. You really didn't think much about it so you let it go.

Maybe it's an old one you gave him?

"Well we better get going, we only have an hour left for room anyways." Wyatt takes you off of his putting you on your back as he gets up from the bed.

Your eyes scan Wyatta's body as he gets up only to see that there were red scratches on his back,his whole back was covered.

"Hey what's wrong with your back? Did you hurt yourself or something?"

Damnit forgot about those.

"Uh no why?" Wyatt asked as he put his shirt back on.

"There's red marks all over your back babe" Wyatt clears his thoughts.

"Um it's probably nothing,let's get dressed already, you're probably going to take forever anyways .' Wyatt walks to the restroom slamming the door .

Fucken dickhead.

Why is he acting so weird all of a sudden?

You got up from bed ready to start your day.

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Wyatt stops In Front of this beautiful white house, there was a garden in the front with different kinds of pretty colorful flowers. The grass looks greener than ever. There was also a bird's fountain with a small waterfall in the center of the Yard.

"What the fuck." You whispered as you were admiring his family home.

Wyatt chuckled taking his seatbelt off "it's pretty isn't it"

"It's more then pretty it's fucken magical"

"What you never saw a house before" he Glocks his eyebrow up.

"No.Not like this"

"Well come on then let me show you inside your gonna love it"

Wyatt gets out of the driver side jogging to your side opening the door for you .You take his hand as he puts his keys up pressing the button to like his car to lock it.

You walk up to the house Wyatt can feel your hands getting sweaty."hey,it's gonna be okay babe I promise." You smile at him as he knocks on the door.

"Coming." You hear. Women's voices from inside the house. The older woman opens the door ."Oh my god my baby boy, how have you been?" She squealed in excitement giving Wyatt a big hug giving him kisses all over his face as Wyatt tried to swat her away from him.

She was beautiful. She had dark black short hair.She was curvy and short. She had a couple of tattoos herself which you thought was cool.

You could tell she was Cooking by all the flour she had on her purple top and face.

"Well come on, kids get inside."she waves y'all into the house

The inside was beautiful, the floors were marble and the furniture was this beautiful gray and navy blue. It was definitely very expensive.

She walks you and Wyatt to the kitchen letting y'all have a seat at the table.

"Mom, this is y/n my girlfriend." You smile at Wyatt turning to his mom she walks over to you giving you a big hug "it's nice to finally meet you y/n Wyatts told us a lot about you and by the way my name's beth but you can just call me Ms.Munson" she says giving your arm a big squeeze before returning back to the stove.

"So were is dad?" Wyatt spoke up again.

"He's in the shower and told him he needed to clean up because he smelled." She giggled, stirring whatever might be in the pot.

"What did I tell you about bullying dad mom you know how sensitive he Gets" Wyatt laughs

"Oh calm down he's a big boy he can handle it ,plus I was just fucking around with him he knows that Wyatt."

"Yeah but remember last time he got mad at you for breaking his Garfield mug."

"Maybe he should clean his own hair out of the drain,his hair sheds more than my hair does,like don't get me wrong honey,I love your father's hair but it was way better back then but now it just looks bad." She wrinkled up her nose.

"Why don't you tell him to cut it then." Wyatt asked, taking off his jacket and hanging it behind his chair.

"Believe me, baby I keep on telling him it's not the 80s anymore,so get rid of that shit and it's the same thing everytime. you sound like my dad it's my hair I can do whatever I want with it" she mocks her husband.

God, you're already getting annoyed with her and you barely spoke to this woman.

"Well he does have a point but a trim won't hurt."

"Yes it will hurt, boy it's my hair." A voice said coming from the living room.

"Finally you're out what took you so long,wait let me guess your hair." Beth joked.

"You know it." The older man said, stepping into the kitchen.

Holy shit he was hot!

Like how beth said he had long salt and pepper hair,he was tall and bulky he has a sleeve of tattoos on his right arm and Wyatts and Beth on his Left bicep he was wearing a gray muscle shirt and some old blue work jeans that had a couple of patches on his back pocket,not like you were staring at his ass or anything it just caught your eyes.

I mean he does have a nice ass.

"Ah you must me y/n,I hope." the older man joked,trust me he knew who you were. Eddie brings you and Wyatt into a hug,he smelled like after shave and one of those men's cheap cologne you could find at a pharmacy,and his arms were huge and hugged you tightly as his biceps flexed around your frame you could feel his beard and mustache tickle the top of your forehead and his hot breath on your ear .

"Yeah yeah I mean yes it's great to finally meet y'all,Wyatt tell me a lot about y'all."

"No I don't." Wyatt said as you turned your head around at him giving him a Disappointed Expression.

Eddie chuckled at your flustered face.

"Hey it's alright honey you don't need to impress us" Eddie leans in "I mean I'm already impressed by you from what I know." Eddie whispered into your ear sending chills down your body. You make eye contact with him as he sits right across from you and he sends you a wink.

Eddie knew what he was doing. Your reaction is the same as all the other young women that would be around him,but there was just something so intriguing about you and he wanted to see how long it takes for you to break. You looked like a good girl but once he gets his hands on you ,you sure as hell won't act like one.

He knew it was wrong to try to start anything with his son's girlfriend but at that he knew his son's reputation and it wasn't a good one when it came to relationships.

Wyatt was just like his mom.

So Eddie wanted to have a little fun too.

He made sure to do a little research on you before you came I mean all he needed was your name and boom all social medias appeared

Was he stalking your account for a couple of months now?

Maybe.

Did he jerk off a couple of times to your bikini pictures you posted on Instagram?

Maybe.

Does he have saved photos of you in his phone?

Maybe...okay yes he did.

He knew he needed to take things slow he didn't want to scary you off or make you uncomfortable but after seeing you squirm under his vision he's pretty positive it will go just fine and no one will get hurt.

He hoped.

It sure as hell wouldn't stop Beth from sleeping with her ex Steve or Wyatt still going to go see mack.

Eddie felt bad that you didn't know who Wyatt really was and he sure as hell didn't raise him to be like that.

Is he trying to get back at Beth and teach Wyatt a lesson.

Yes.

Did he really want to fuck you.

Also yes.

His son was no real man too you and his wife was ungrateful.

And Eddie wanted to show you how a real man could treat you

You would find out sooner or later about wyatt and once you do, he's positive you will take up his offer in no time.

But will Eddie's offer be good for you in the long run??

#eddie munson #eddie x reader #eddie munson x reader #eddie stranger things #eddie munson smut #eddie x fem!reader #eddie munson angst #steve harrington x reader #steve harrington #older!eddie #older steve harrington #older eddie munson #eyes for the geezer

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How do you think Christian Cage would react to someone dissing his wife y/n in a promo?

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What happens when the rivalry between Christian Cage and Adam Copeland goes too far and causes Adam to say some controversial unscripted things about Y/n and the Patriarchy

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I currently sat in my private locker room with Killswitch, Nick Wayne, my wife Y/n and our baby girl Madaline. The five of us sat in a comfortable silence as we watched Collison on the tv in the locker room. Looking around the room I felt a fuzzy feeling in my chest, I was surrounded by my beautiful dysfunctional family. The people I loved most. I was distracted from my thoughts when I heard Y/n and Nick start to boo at the screen. I looked to find my former best friend turned arch rival Adam Copeland on the screen. Copeland had been on my ass for months, ever since he arrived in AEW he wouldn't leave me or my family alone. I was on my last straw with him, what else could he want from me. I already beat him TWICE, for god sakes he put my son through a flaming table! He has no right to be demanding another title shot, he is undeserving. 

I watched as Adam walked to the ring microphone in hand, what the hell did he want now. 

“I am sick and tired of Christian Cage and the Patrarchy, all they do is cheat. If it wasn’t for Y/n and her tricks I would be standing here as your TNT Champion. Speaking of Y/n I don’t think you know this but in real life her and Christian Cage are married. Yeah, let that sink in for a moment. I guess Christian Cage really does have a thing for fatherless wrestlers, bonus points if they are way younger than he is.” 

I could feel my blood boiling as I heard the words fall from Adams mouth. I looked to Y/n and she was in shock like the rest of us. “I mean she is 20 years younger than him! But hey who am I to judge, if I was Christian Cage I would do the same thing. I mean have you seen her, damn. Christian you better watch out because once I take your title I’m going to take your controversally young wife. Which by the way you only married because you knocked her up, nice job having a newborn at 50” 

At this point I was livid, I wanted to kill Adam Copeland, how dare he talk about my family like that. For someone who gets so mad when someone brings up his family it’s ironic how he has no problem talking about other peoples relationships. 

“While I’m at it did you know the the age gap between Nick Wayne and Y/n is significantly lower than her’s with Christian, Gross. Y/n if a filty who-” Just then his mike was cut

That was the final straw, I stormed out of my private locker room and ran to the stage. I was going to make him pay. I knew this was probably a trap but I didn’t care, my adrenaline was pumping. I jumped on top of Adam and beat the bloody hell out of him for real. He tried to cover himself from my blows but they did nothing. I was able to get a good amount of shots in before security pulled me off of him. “I’m going to fucking kill you! What the fuck is your problem huh!” I yelled to Adam as security held us apart. The audience was shocked, they could tell that this wasn’t a work, for god sakes they cut off his mike before he did any more damage. My adrenaline was still pumping and I knew I coudn’t let Adam have the last word, especially after he disrespected my wife. I managed to steal a microphone that thankfully worked. 

“What the hell is your problem. You disgust me, how dare you speak of my wife and family like that. I think you are jealous of me. You have a boring marriage that has no love, you are married to an old hag who can’t even sleep in the same bed as you. Can’t you accept that I am just better than you, I have a better life, a better wife, I am the TNT champion god dammit. Just acceppt it and move on, and speaking of cheating just go home and beg your wife to forgive you for cheating on her AGAIN. Now I’ll admit that I am an asshole but I would never so something like that to the woman I love. Oh and I dare you to talk about Y/n again, next time I will make sure to kill you” 

With that I left, security escorted me backstage and out of the building. I didn’t even care of the consequences I could possibly face, I was proud of defending my family. On my way out I saw all the wrestlers backstage comforting Y/n who was understandably very upset. It warmed my heart to see.

***

A day has passed since the incident with Adam Copeland and myself on Collision. Like I assumed everyone was talking about it. Considering in this rivalry I am the bad guy Y/n and myself had received nothing but support during the whole situation. People were turning on Adam for his actions, being disgusted with what he said. AEW made the decision to give Copeland a four week suspension along with making him put out an public apology. The following is a total BS apology from Adam Copeland;  

*I would like to sincerely apologise to Y/n, Christian Cage, AEW and the fans for my actions on Saturday. What I said was truly uncalled for. I apologise to everyone who was offended with my words. I take full responsibility for my actions and will continue to work on being a better person. - Rater R Superstar Adam Copeland* 

What a total jerk. 

“I’m sorry you had to go through that” I told Y/n as the two of us lied in bed, mutaly deciding we would spend the day rotting in bed after what happened not even 24hrs ago. “It’s not your fault, you didn’t know he was going to say that” She told me reassuringly “I know but what he said was fucked up. I love you so much, like so so much. I would do anything for you Y/n” I told her as I began to place delicate kisses on her neck. “What are you doing?” Y/n said playfully 

“Showing you how much I love you” 

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[thefallennightmare]

Moment of Weakness-twenty three

*credit to whoever created the gif. found on google/Pinterest *

Pairings: Mob!Bucky Barnes x reader

Warnings: language, smut, angst, fluff, affair, cheating, violence.

Summary: Reader is the assistant to New York's most feared mob boss, James Buchanan Barnes. He had the picture-perfect life: status in the mob, friends, and beautiful wife. So why can't he keep his mind and eyes off of reader?

Author's Note: unsure if another update is coming today or not. so enjoy this one for now!

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EIGHT MONTHS LATER. 

I let out a deep breath while pulling my jacket closer to my chest as I continued the walk down the busy streets of New York City. It was after six in the evening and everyone was rushing to get home to enjoy the rest of their evening while I was trying to make it to the office in time, before he left. 

This wasn’t an easy decision I made, knowing the consequences that could follow. But I didn’t have any other choice. He was the only one that could help me with this.  

The thought of if he would even want to help me did cross my mind a few times, especially with how things ended, but there was a small part of me that hoped his feelings for me were still strong. Strictly to help me with my problem, nothing else. 

It had been so long since I talked to any of the three men I used to work with, deciding to stay off of social media because I couldn’t bother to see what happened with Bucky and Natasha. By now, he had to have realized that I was right; Natasha was faking the entire pregnancy. 

Yet, I hadn’t heard from him so maybe he still decided to stay with her. 

You told him to stay away. 

Shaking away the thought, I turned the corner and the all too familiar building came into view as with one last deep breath, I pushed through the door and my eyes landed on the person sitting at what used to be my desk. My heart hammered in my chest as his scent filled my senses. 

“Well, it seems like the job isn’t available anymore, huh?” 

He turned around in a haste in the chair, eyes grazing over every inch of me to make sure I had been standing in front of him. 

The last time we talked was a few months ago and we actually hadn’t seen each other since before I quit. He looked the same, hair and beard a bit longer. 

“Hi Steve,” I smiled. 

“Y/N?” 

Steve was quick on his feet to wrap his arms around me and lifted my body off of the ground a few inches. I closed my eyes at the warmth, silently missing him just as much. 

“How have you been?” Steve asked while setting me back onto solid ground. 

I nodded. “Good, I guess. How have things been here?” 

Steve hesitated, his shoulders going stiff. “Have you talked to him at all?” 

This time I shook my head so Steve gently led me to the couch in the main area of the office and we sat next to each other. He scratched at his beard, trying to find the right way to say this. 

“He’s gone rogue the last couple of months. He doesn't need mine or Sam’s help for anything, he takes care of the problems himself.” 

I pointed towards his office. “Is he here?” 

Steve shook his head. “I haven't seen him all day. He called me earlier to say he’s got something to take care of so he’s going to be at Power Brokers tonight.” 

My eyes narrowed. “He hates that club. Why would he go there?” 

“I don’t know,” Steve sighed. “He doesn’t tell Sam or I anything anymore. We only show up here now in case he needs us.” 

“Are he and Nat-?” 

He placed a hand on my knee, stopping the words. “That’s something Bucky has to talk to you about.” 

With a slow nod, I contemplated my next move because I knew that if I went to Power Broker tonight, it would be a disaster from the start. That club was highly known as a black market, people trying to sell you things that you couldn’t buy anywhere else. But if you didn’t agree to it it would be highly unlikely that you would make it back out alive. 

“Are you going to tell me why you showed up tonight?” 

I gave Steve my attention now and shrugged. “Trust me, I would rather go to anyone else with this but Bucky is the only one that can help me.” 

He cupped my cheek. “Please be careful.” 

“Always,” I covered his hand with my own. 

The music of the club vibrated against my bones as I maneuvered my way through the seas of people, who did their best to either dance with me or sell me on their latest project they had hiding in their pocket. I ignored all of them, keeping my focus on finding the one person that I needed. 

When I asked the bouncers outside if they had seen Bucky, they were quick to give him up. 

“He’s been causing problems here all night but refuses to leave. The men we have here aren't nearly as strong as he is to kick him out.”

I was on high alert, skiing tingling with my senses, as I observed the giant open dance floor of the club until some commotion at the bar piqued my interest. I watched as a guy was thrown onto the glass bar top, black and gold fingers wrapped around his throat. 

“Where is she?!” 

The voice was deep, angry, and wanted to know the answers. 

My heart beat intensified as I marveled at how different he looked yet looking exactly the same. The brown leather vest that covered his broad chest was missing a sleeve, his entire vibranium arm on full display.  He didn’t look like a mob boss any longer but more so a soldier. 

The heat pooled between my legs but I squeezed them shut, knowing that now wasn't the time to think about that. 

“I swear, I don’t know where she is! Last I heard, they were in Budapest!” The man struggled for his life under the tight grip around his throat. 

“They were together?” 

The man on the bar nodded, as best he could. “That’s what my guys tell me.” 

As I saw a glimmer of sharp metal emerge from the pocket of the other man's vest, I finally decided to speak up. 

“Bucky.” 

My voice might have been hushed with the background noise of the club but I knew he heard because Bucky looked away from the man he had pinned, his once blue iris now dark stared back at me. The firmness in his body faded with his face softening, as he dropped the man to the floor below. 

“Doll?” 

I swallowed thickly at the old pet name because I couldn't get distracted, I needed to finish what I came for. 

“I need your help,” I admitted with a shaky breath.

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[dekusheroacademia]

Deku vs Kacchan part 2 as a trial by combat

My main life passion is King Arthur and medieval literature, so when I read Deku vs Kacchan part 2 it was clear to me that this was a trial by combat resolution. I have noticed a couple of comments here and there, of people who seem to not understand the point of Deku vs Kacchan part 2 at all, or even what it meant for Bakugou's character, so I thought I would write the summary of what I could get from it, and the most likely (in my opinion) explanation of what the whole thing means.

This is just from Bakugou's side, given that Deku's side of those chapters are a bit more complicated (he is confused as he never knew what was going on in Bakugou's anger filled head).

First of all, what is a trial by combat?

It was simple a trial, a way to demonstrate something (who is right and who is wrong) by combat. There is a A side, and a B side, and two fighters, each representing one of these two sides. Whoever win demonstrates that their side is correct.

Usually this was for something unrelated to fighting ability. Ex. Did my wife cheat and slept with you? (classic Lancelot and Guinevere situation), Lancelot says nope, and he wins, so nope it is.

In Deku vs Kacchan part 2 we have something more attached to the "strength" of the characters, so a combat to get the right answers make a little more sense.

Now, what are the two points, and what is the question?

Bakugou's question is "Which one of us has the correct way to admire All Might?" and the two sides are:

A) Bakugou's side: focusing on dominance/strength, winning over saving

B) Deku's side: empathy, kindness, focusing on saving

They both admire All Might but in two different ways. For Bakugou these two ways are not compatible, impossible to co-exist, only one of them is correct. In a trial by combat, if Deku wins, then (B) is correct, if Bakugou wins then (A) is correct.

The problem here, is that Bakugou has more information that can suggest to him a possible answer. In particular, we know that Bakugou's way of admiring All Might had led him to a bunch of negative consequences: being saved by Deku, being not chosen as successor, failing the first combat against Deku, failing the license exam, getting kidnapped, having to be saved again. And of course, being the cause of All Might's retirement. So he feels guilty, and he already can sum up that his way (A) of admiring All Might... surely cannot be correct, because look at what led him to.

I think this is why Bakugou wants to use this trial by combat to demonstrate to himself that he is correct in his guilt, he was the one being wrong, and this is why we see him surprised or even mad at having won:

Because now he has these two conflicting points:

Trial by combat says he won, he is correct

Actual life consequences say he is not correct

So now that Deku lost, what does this mean? I think this conflicting answers can only be resolved in completely nullifying Bakugou's way of seeing the world. He can only accept that this is not a correct way of identifying an answer, that winning and force are not the only way to go, but also their two modes are not as incompatible as he thought, maybe not ALL of his mode of admiration was incorrect.

This also reminds me of Javert from Les Miserables, someone who also saw everything in black and white, and that had to face the crumbling of "black/white incompatibiliry" of different ways of seeing people and the world (sadly, it did not end well for him).

#bakudeku #deku vs kacchan #izuku midoriya #katsuki bakugou #bkdk #meta

[aspoonofsugar]

Wizards Of Waverly Place - Family Business

So, guess what favourite sit-com of my childhood I have rewatched together with @hamliet?

Wizards of Waverly Place has always had a special place in my heart, but by rewatching it I have realized it is better written than I thought...

Of course, it is unapologetically a kids' show + a parody, so there are not overly intricated plotlines nor incredibly deep psychological explorations. It is sometimes silly with no shame. Moreover, I think 1 specific plotline (Stevie's) and some character moments (Justin's) could have been better handled.

That said, it has a great thematic heart which offers many touching moments together with hilarious characterization and honestly brilliant worlbuilding ideas. I really really love the tongue in cheeck worldbuilding of this series. It takes all the most common fantasy tropes and re-frames them in the context of an American family drama. The feeling is that of a discounted fantasy world, which is perfect as the set of very mundane problems like... how can I cheat at school? Or how can I have a guy fall for me?

The result is a series which pokes fun at Harry Potter, Twilight, Monster Hunter, but also at Romeo And Juliet, The Addams Family, The Devil Wears Prada and much more.

Here are some thoughts on the main themes + characters.

FAMILY - THE MAIN THEME

Wizards of Waverly Place is a show about family. In particular:

It tells the story of a family of wizards

It's set in the Waverly Substation - the family sandwich shop

This premise and this set are used to drive home the theme. The Substation itself may be secondary to the main plot, but it is still key in several episodes. Thematically, it is the home of the Russos and it represents the family ideals of sticking together, despite it all.

All being mostly magic, which is both a blessing and a curse for the Russo family. On the one hand it is a secret that binds the 3 siblings, as it lets them go through exciting adventures together. On the other hand only one of them can keep their powers in the end, which makes them all competitors for the same prize.

With the Wizard Competition in the background, we go through several episodes and plotlines, which explore different family dynamics:

DJ who uses magic to mind control his parents and do what he wants

Hugh Normous, who is happily adopted in his family of Giants

Ronald Longcape Jr, who has a legacy of Evil to honor

Stevie who chooses her powers over her beloved brother and ruins their relationship

Felix, a delinquent who turns a new leaf and discovers himself the descendant of the greatest wizard of all times

Up until the family of our protagonists, which itself has been shattered by magic.

Jerry, the father and head of the family, is the winner of his generation's family competition. Still, he gives up magic to stay with his mortal wife Theresa and they have Justin, Alex and Max (the main characters). Jerry also chooses to give his powers to his brother Kelbo, which leaves their sister Meghan with a grudge. Jerry, Kelbo and Meghan are never able to repair their bond and the risk for Justin, Max and Alex is to repeat their story. After all:

Justin is the lawful star student who is expected to inherit the power (Jerry)

Alex is the artsy lazy delinquent who often acts selfishly (Meghan)

Max is the weird airhead, who is difficult to understand (Kelbo)

So, will the Russo siblings repeat the previous generation's mistakes or will they keep their family bond intact throughout the Wizard Competition?

ALEX AND JUSTIN - THE BEATING HEART OF THE STORY

Alex and Justin are respectively the protagonist and deuteragonist, with their bond being the most important one of the series. Superficially, they are opposites:

Alex is an underachiever, impulsive and a rule breaker. She often uses magic selfishly and ends up in trouble

Justin is a hard-worker, lawful and a stick in the mud. He studies hard for the wizard competition and likes following rules

And yet, they are deep down the same, as they are both jealous of the other:

Alex is jealous of Justin's academic successes and is tired of being compared to him. Initially, she thinks she can't compete with him and barely tries

Justin is jealous of Alex , who is loved by their parents, despite her flaws. He sees her as the family little girl and believes that if he were not perfect, others would love him less than her

Deep down, they are both unsure of who they are and crave recognition. Still, they really have to learn from the other:

Alex must grow more responsible and put in the effort, like Justin

Justin must try new things and even break the rules for others' sake, like Alex

This is why their relationship becomes key for both of their developments. On the one hand Alex keeps getting into trouble with magic. On the other hand Justin comes to her rescue and helps her out. In this way, Alex learns from her mistakes and Justin gets to gain life experiences. At the same time, they show each other they care. Alex can openly rely on Justin and Justin can step in as the protective big brother. They usually get on each other's nerves and bicker, but in these moments they know the other cares.

This is their initial dynamic, which slowly changes as they both grow. This growth happens also because of important romantic bonds.

Justin and Juliet - Moving on

Justin and Juliet's story is just Romeo and Juliet told in reverse, where Romeo gets the chance to overcome his flaw and Juliet is a vampire (queen).

Justin and Juliet's story starts with their love solving the feud between their 2 families' sandwich shops

It goes on with Juliet's (first) "death". The two lovers end up trapped and Justin (Romeo) convinces Juliet to have herself mind-controlled by an evil mummy to survive the rise of the sun. However, Alex arrives 5 minutes later to free Justin. Just like in the tragedy, if Justin had just waited nothing would have happened

Here it comes Justin and Juliet's reunion, which soon becomes a second and more final separation. Juliet loses her vampire powers and grows old, so she urges Justin to move on from her

Justin takes some time, but finally falls for another girl. He starts dating Rosie. Rosie is a twist on Rosaline, Romeo's first love interest (here she is the second), who is the archetype of the classical angelic woman. Well, Rosie is literally an angel, but an angel of darkness and she influences Justin to join the dark side :P. Eventually, though, Rosie and Justin's love redeems them. Still, Justin chooses to let Rosie go, as she needs to fulfill her role as an angel and to look over mortals

Finally, Justin meets Juliet again, as she is mind controlled by the demon Gorog (basically Satan). Juliet is once again possessed by a malicious creature and Justin is once again asked to join the dark side for love. Still, he is able to resist this time and together with his siblings he defeats Gorog and reunites with Juliet

Metaphorically, Justin's journey is clear. He needs to learn that sometimes no matter how much he tries, bad things happen and he isn't getting what he wants. He tries hard to be a hero, but only ends up losing Juliet. Later on, he is so scared to lose the girl he loves again that he gives up his morals. So, he has to accept sometimes loss can't be helped. That said, if he keeps on trying and is loyal to his principles and to others, life will find a way to reward him. He just has to make the right moral choice in the end.

Alex and Mason - Putting in the effort

Alex and Mason are an inversion of Beauty and Beast. In the Disney Fairy Tale, Beauty changes the Beast in a beautiful Prince. Here, Alex (Beauty) has to accept Mason (Beast) for who he is. A Werewolf.

Alex and Mason meet and fall in love. Still, Alex gets annoyed by Mason's drawings of dogs (an early hint to Mason's werewolf nature). She gets embarassed by them and charms Mason to become his new Muse. Things get awry as Mason can only think about drawing Alex, which results in their relationship getting compromised. Eventually, Alex accepts Mason's strange art and the two move forward in their relationship

Alex discovers Mason is a Werewolf, but the 2 break up over Mason's instinctual declaration of love to Juliet. Mason doesn't love Juliet and his words are once again the result of his werewolf nature Alex struggles to understand. The following confusion leads to Mason turning into a wolf and leaving

Alex finds Mason and saves him in what is a Beauty and Beast call back. Still, Mason is stuck as a half wolf and Alex is embarassed. Before she can have him back as fully human, she has to accept his beast part

Alex drops out from the wizard competition, which means she and Mason can't be together, as it would be too dangerous. Still, they love each other and Alex decides to give the competition another try to stay together with Mason

Alex gets back into the competition, but a beast tamer called Chase keeps flirting with her and symbolically brings out the Beast in Mason (jealousy). Alex dislikes this side of Mason and breaks up with him

Eventually, Alex and Mason meet again and realize they still have feelings for each other, so they choose to get back together despite their respective flaws

The point of Alex and Mason's story is that a perfect Prince Charming does not exist. If Alex wants to be in a real relationship, she should accept the other's flaws, find compromises and finally put in some effort. She can't turn the beast into a prince, but must become herself a wizard to stand beside the werewolf.

In other words, Justin and Alex's developments are opposite. Justin learns he can't always get what he wants through sheer effort and Alex discovers that a little effort is needed to reach a goal.

GIVE ME A MAX

Max's development is less fleshed out than his siblings', but it is still there. If Alex and Justin compete over the role of favourite child, Max is definately the family unfavourite. He is the odd one out. As he himself says, he is not as clever as Justin nor as devious as Alex. Everybody compares him to them and sets up a standard he can't reach.

His journey, then, has him find his own path through two opposite love interests:

The first one is a girl, who is exactly like him. Still, he lies to her and loses her

The second one (Talia) is his complete opposite. Once again, he lies out of fear of losing her.

Eventually, Max comes clean to Talia and they realize their complementarity is something that enriches them, rather than an obstacle.

At the same time, Max shows he can be just as smart as his siblings. He briefly takes the lead in the Wizard Competition and saves Alex and Justin in the final battle against Gorog. Even in the final Wizard Tournament, he performs rather well. He doesn't need to be someone else. He has his own set of talents that make him unique.

HARPER - THE FOUND SISTER

True, there are only 3 Wizards in the Russo family, but Harper clearly steps in as another sister to Alex, Justin and Max.

Harper is Alex's best friend and the first human who is revealed the Russos' secret. With time, she gets more and more involved in the family dynamics until Alex openly calls her a sister and Jerry and Theresa adopt her.

Harper is Alex's moral pet and she is the one who brings out the troublemaker's most selfless and heroic traits. She is also the one who trusts Alex the most among all the characters. Justin represents Alex's bond to the wizard world and her biological family. Harper instead represents Alex's bond to the human world and her found family.

Still, Harper is not a sister to only Alex, but also to Max and Justin. Her relationship with Justin, especially, is nicely fleshed out and developed. She initially crushes on him pretty hard and slowly starts to move on, as she grows close to Zeke (Justin's best friend). Eventually, she becomes Zeke's girlfriend and this development marks a substantial change in her and Justin's dynamic.

This shift is shown in Moving On, one of my favourite episodes. Justin is still fixed on Juliet and refuses to go out with other girls. Harper, then, asks Alex to transform her into Juliet, so that she can convince Justin to let go. The end result is that Harper ends up in a date with Justin, which is her childhood dream come true. Eventually, though, Harper reveals herself and convinces Justin to move on. The whole scene is framed as both Harper letting go of Justin and Justin accepting Harper's advice to meet new girls. By the end of it, their dynamic becomes that of a pair of siblings. There is love, but it is familial.

Finally, Harper's relationship with Zeke is what drives Justin to tell his best friend the family secret. This in itself is an important moment in Alex and Justin's foiling:

Alex reveals the truth to Harper pretty early on. She does so as proof of their friendship, even if it is an important violation of the wizard rules. Alex shows she is determined to do what is morally right pretty early on. No matter if it can be damaging for her

Justin reveals the truth to Zeke towards the end. He is initially strongly opposed to it, as he and Alex have fallen behind in the competition precisely for exposing wizardly. However, by seeing how the family secret is ruining both the relationship between Alex and Harper and that between Zeke and Harper, he chooses to bring Zeke into the loop

In short, Harper is a key character for both Alex and Justin's developments and becomes the second daughter of the Russo family.

GENERATION XEROX - THE BIGGEST TWIST OF THE SERIES

As the series goes on, Alex and Justin's dynamic starts to change:

Alex grows more responsible and becomes better at using magic for which she has a natural disposition. Not only that, but her heroic traits start to surface more and more, especially when her loved ones (Justin, Harper and Mason) are involved

Justin starts showing his jealousy and his selfish side more. He realizes Alex needs him less and that he is not always the best among his siblings. On the contrary, he too messes up and does so royally

So, Alex shows her positive traits, while Justin displays his flaws. The Final Wizard Competition is built on this.

Initially, the viewers are bound to believe the final round focuses on Alex's development. After all, the episode starts with Alex performing a selfless act for the family. Later on, she quickly falls behind in points and then she convinces Justin and Max to leave the competition to help Harper and Zeke, which results in them all losing their powers. So, it is apparently Alex's duty to fix things, so that she can prove she is good enough to be the family wizard. Except this is really not true.

It turns out the disqualification is really a test for Justin (and Max) to forgive Alex. That is because Alex has already finished her development by the end. She has proven she is selfless at heart, when it counts. Not only that but she has saved the world and her family multiple times already. The one falling behind is really Justin. He is the one struggling to accept his siblings may be better than him at magic. He is the one who risks to break the family.

This is the real twist of the series. Initially, viewers are tricked to believe Justin is Jerry and Alex is Meghan. However, it becomes clear by the end that everything is not what it seems:

Alex has her father's big heart. Jerry has to give up magic for Theresa, while Alex has to win the competition for Mason. Moreover, she always prioritizes her family, even if it goes against her interests or the rules

Justin can be selfish, like his aunt. Meghan resents Jerry because he chooses Kelbo over her. In her eyes, this means her hard work is never aknowledged by her siblings. Similarly, Justin is the one who puts in the most effort in magic and wants this investment to pay off

So, Justin is tested to see if he can take a different path from his aunt. He succeeds and after some struggle the competition is resumed. By this point, Alex and Justin's difference becomes clear:

Alex is bad at theory, but she is great at practical magic. Not only that, but she racks up points in the second part of the competition because it focuses on magic used in the second part of the series. By then, Alex has become better at magic and less dependent on Justin

Justin is great at theory, but falls behind Alex when it comes to applying magic. He takes the lead in the first part of the tournament because it covers magic in early episodes, where his help was asked by Alex more

In the end, Alex performs better than Justin, but goes back to help him, which results in Justin's technical win. Once again, the narrative asks Justin which kind of person he is gonna become. Will he choose the wizard power or his bond with his sister? This is the same choice Stevie had to make btw. She chooses the powers and leaves her brother behind. Justin instead chooses what's right. He admits Alex was better than him and gives her the powers, so that she can be with Mason.

Alex proves her talent and shows she has more than enough heart to be the family wizard. Justin recognizes his limits, but sticks to what's right and is rewarded with full wizardly and his dream job at Wiztech. All 3 siblings get what they want:

Alex becomes the family wizard. Still, differently from Kelbo she has gained the title through effort and talent. Moreover, she can be with the love of her life

Justin becomes the principal of Wiztech. He leaves the family, just like Meghan. However, his bonds with his siblings are stronger than ever

Max becomes the owner of the Waverly Substation, just like Jerry. He ends up with the most down to heart approach to life, despite being often considered as the most over the top among his siblings. He shows instead he can be practical and smart

HEART, MIND AND BODY

Alex, Justin and Max's endings mirror their roles as heart, mind and body characters.

Alex is the heart of the family. She fights to keep the family together and when push comes to shove she prioritizes her loved ones. This is why she inherits the family magic. She is the embodyment of the family spirit.

Justin is the mind of the family. His knowledge comes in handy multiple times and he is the one the family goes to when there is some kind of crisis. He becomes a professor, so he can spread his knowledge to other people.

Max is the body of the family. He is often associated with food and fittingly becomes the owner of the Family Business. Not only that, but the sandwich shop is where the Russos' lair is. As it is pointed out several times, the lair is key for wizards. So, Max is entrusted with the physical domain of the Russos' magic. He may not be a wizard, but he is still key for the family.

All together, the 3 siblings make a unit, which is why the most powerful magic in the series is the one they use to defeat Gorog. As professor Crumbs explains, it is a charm, which is possible to perform only by 3 wizards siblings. Given how often wizards families are shattered, it is poignant it is such a rare and powerful spell. The Russos are able to use it because they will always choose each other over magic.

#wizards of waverly place #alex russo #justin russo #max russo #harper finkle #my meta

[hyperfixationsporfavor]

Naoya Zenin Domestic Drabble

Author’s Note: Hey guys! Recently I’ve been rewatching Mad Men and this scene from the episode “The Phantom” really stayed with me. 

*Spoilers warning*

So the main character’s wife wants to further her career but she feels stagnant in her ambitions. She gets upset and gets drunk which results in this indirect plea for help to the main character. 

Anyway, I’ve been wanting to write a Naoya series for a while now and I think the idea of a rich husband with a sad wife would really fit him. This snippet I wrote is inspired from the scene I was describing. I’d like to expand on this and try to craft a full story. Any thoughts or feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you.

Warnings: Naoya Zenin, alcohol, reader gets drunk, implied alcoholism, implied mental health problems, mentions of infidelity

Naoya Zenin Domestic Drabble

Naoya came home to find you on the couch nursing a half empty bottle of vodka in your arms. 

When you noticed him a relieved smile formed on your face. 

“There you are,” you distantly murmured. 

You stood up, leaving the bottle, and stumbled towards him. Only walking two steps before tripping and falling to the floor. 

“Hey,” he barked, quickly scooping you up. 

“Hey,” you drunkenly repeated.

Naoya held his breath and tried not to gag. 

It smelled just like his father, his mother when she had an episode. 

He couldn’t handle this right now, you being so immature. 

When you were sober, and your body was wracked with the pain of a hangover, he’d be sure to yell at you for your stupid actions. But for now he guided you towards your room and set you on the bed. 

“Go to sleep,” he ordered. 

While he was crouched down you took the opportunity to wrap your legs around his waist and pull him closer to you. 

He sighed in annoyance. 

“Fuck me,” you shakily whispered.

“Not now. You’re drunk.”

He pulled himself away from you and turned to leave. Before he could, you quickly grabbed his hand. 

“Please. It’s all I’m good for,” you whined. 

“I’m going to sleep in the guest bedroom,” he muttered.

“Sleep here,” you begged. “You don’t have to cheat. I’ll do whatever you want.”

He just glared at you. 

The desperation and sadness you held was evident in the look you gave him. But just because that artist you were seeing dumped you didn’t mean he’d just crawl back to you. You were pathetic in this inebriated state, unable to deal with your issues in the privacy of your own means. 

Naoya pulled his hand away and left without another word. You curled up and let the alcohol nurse you to sleep. 

#naoya zen'in x reader #naoya zenin #jjk x reader

[housetummelt]

There had always been a feeling that she couldn't possibly belong. Not inside such a noble family. A family that had come to be through arranged marriages, like threads in a tapestry that wove together and held the Tummelt name and reputation strong. And then there she was. The loose thread. Something unplanned that had simply come to be.

Ji-eun stared at the patriarch from across the market square. His was the last face she ever expected to see inside Lestallum, and yet even here, even now, she felt intimidated by him. She almost dared to call out to 'General Tummelt'.

Her jaw clenched and her hands balled to fists. She couldn't do it. She almost thought to simply pretend she hadn't seen him, to continue about her day... but she wasn't a coward. She didn't run from her problems in life.

The former-advisor gathered up her courage and marched forward. She thought she might reach him and shake his hand, or maybe she would burst out with questions about his youngest son. Baldur turned his head then and saw her approaching. He almost looked surprised to see her face.

And yet the most surprising thing of all was when she reached him, she wrapped her arms around him in a fierce hug. Perhaps she didn't belong, perhaps she was the loose thread that needed to be trimmed — but there, in that moment, she was just a young woman trying to pick up all the pieces, and he was a distant father figure who might be able to help.

It still felt like a dream - one of the horrid kinds. Neverending, though. And they would never wake up again. Being here in Lestallum was a risk. There still were many Lucians, who blamed any Nifen for what had happened. And Baldur couldn't even fault them. But he had to come here. Every week they put up new lists of names. One list of people searching for others, descriptions and questions. Photographs. And one list of those who were confirmed dead. It all had gone on for so long, Baldur didn't know whether he wouldn't also be elated to find his son's name on the confirmed-dead-list. At least that would bring closure. Like this though? Every week there was no mention of any Tummelt. It drove him into insanity. And his wife into a deep grief and desperation.

He was heading back to the main road, when a familiar face suddenly surfaced in the masses. A young woman. Dark hair and eyes. She had appeared so quiet, so well-behaved, picture-perfect manners. When she had stood in the hallway of their mansion the first time. Loqi at her side, all proud smiles. It was rare Loqi ever brought a "partner" to their home. In fact, this had been the first time he had actively introduced someone instead of waving any questions off. Ji-eun, the advisor of the High Commander. A smart and capable young woman. He and Ida had doubted Loqi's intentions first. Their son was not a cheat, but he was a calculating noble who sought for opportunities... Ji-eun had turned out to not be an opportunity, but genuine interest of Loqi.

There could've been more... but time in Gralea had been cut short.

He ha dto be honest, he had thought her dead. And that was it. Sad and tragic. But so many had died. And with his own family shattered, Baldur had had little inspiration to worry for others.

Now though, as this woman not only approached him but embraced him as if she was his own daughter... he was caught off-guard. Tense, though his hands slowly lowered, finding her back to return the hug gently.

"Ji-eun...", he begun, gently prying her a little away from him, though his hands stayed on her shoulders and she still was kept close, his eyes on her face.

"I... what a surprise to see you here... I am relieved you made it out of Gralea."

The words were whispers, because it was not smart to say this capital's name out loud. This seemed so unbelievable... the girl had made it out alive. She had left the Keep and found herself here. She was living proof that it was possible...

"... how are you doing? Do you need anything? A few Nifen have banded together down by one of the lower decks of the town. Ida would be so happy to see you, too."

#madeofthreads #au | splinters

[showtoonzfan]

Hi, I hope its ok to ask this but Ive gotten into debates with ppl who defend the way Stella is written, and I got the argument that she doesnt need complexity because not every villain needs to be complex, there are examples of flat recurring villains like Hank Hippo and Flip mcvicker from bojack horseman+Disney villains, sometimes antagonists are forces for the heroes to overcome rather than characters in themselves and there are already more complex villains in HB like Striker and Verosika. Can you tell me your opinion on this argument?

Ugh, I can’t with this fandom. Here’s the thing, yes….not all villains need to be layered. There are plenty of Villains out there in media that are one note, however when it comes to Helluva Boss, it’s just lazy writing. Had the show just been a simple comedy where you can turn your brain off about asshole demon characters that you’re supposed to laugh at, this wouldn’t be a problem, but that’s not the show is it? No, it’s a deep emotional character driven show that you’re supposed to take seriously, with characters you’re supposed to feel bad for. Aside from the characters that don’t have development at all, (cough, Millie, Loona) Stella is the only character in this show that’s ENTIRELY one note, and when you consider the fact that she’s the bitchy wife to Stolas, a character the show desperately wants you to like and feel bad for, it kinda 100% makes it look like the writers made her evil just so they could justify his cheating and make him look like the good guy, despite he himself being a character with major flaws even if you took Stella out of the picture. Not only is it lazy writing, but it’s fucking boring and uninteresting. Why would I want to see a main character go up against a villain that’s just a predictable bitch and nothing else? Not to mention like I’ve stated before, Stella as a character makes zero sense, she has no motivation or reason behind her actions, she’s just….a bitch. The writing of Stolas and Octavia’s quarrel doesn’t even work because we don’t even fucking know the relationship between her and her mother! Honestly I could go on and on about Stella but I’ve done that before. I recommend this video since it perfectly summed up most of my thoughts on her. The point is, we’re not asking for Stella to be good or even logical mainly, we just want her to have some fucking DEPTH. You can still have a character that’s a villain and still have them layered, it’s not that hard, yet the fans don’t care, the same fans that praise this show’s “amazing” writing. Seems to me like they’re just like the creator, someone who picks favorites and only praises the writing when it’s a character they’re supposed to like.

#vivziepop critical #spindlehorse critical #helluva boss critical #anti vivziepop #Stella critique #helluva boss Stella #helluva boss criticism #helluva critical #reply #ask

[reallyintoscience]

Ten books to know me

Rules: 10 (non-ancient) books for people to get to know you better, or that you just really like.

I was tagged by @mathomhouse-e probably about fifteen internet years ago now. But here we are and thank you!

Who knows what "non-ancient" even means, so here's some books that feel important to me and the way I think about the world.

The Wood Wife by Terri Windling This is THE book to know me. It's about art, creation, what it's like to be a creator of art and poetry and it's also the most beautiful invocation of a supernatural world embedded in a real landscape. It made me love the desert. It has a wonderful trickster character, and found family, and stepping into your power as a creator.

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson If you ask me, this is the foundational cyberpunk novel (I don't get on with Neuromancer). It changed the way I thought about writing, technology and transhumanism and it's so funny. It brings in memes in their original meaning, mythology and cyberpunk. One of the main characters is called Hiro Protagonist. It doesn't devolve into obligatory romance. (Fine and great in its place, but not when it's there in spite of the plot.) I have never liked anything else Stephenson has ever written, but THIS. This is wonderful.

The Last Herald-Mage by Mercedes Lackey Cheating: it's a trilogy. Formative Sad Gay Angst Wizards. This was such a revelation to read in the 90s, as a baby bi. A gay protagonist, actually on-page, not just subtext. Coming out and dealing with homophobia, having sex. Gay protagonist. ALSO the melodrama oh my god Vanyel. I really don't know who'd come out top in a drama-off, him or Dream. But also, Van's struggle with isolating himself to protect his feelings, and let's not forget the cool powers and the magic soulbonding horses. FORMATIVE.

A Land Fit for Heroes by Richard K. Morgan Cheating: it's a trilogy. Matured killer gay wizard-rogue. RINGIL ESKIATH OWNS MY SOUL. He wouldn't want it but too bad. He is my perfect character. He has a bloodthirsty, talking magic sword. It's probably trying to eat his soul. He has a Very Straight warrior best friend and together they have a Very Lesbian crack-addicted elf best friend. They are horrible bastards, and Ringil fucks so much and in all contexts. And the mythology is super cool. Also the politics. This is just perfect for me. (It has so so many content warnings; feel free to hit me up if you're thinking of trying it out.)

The Belgariad by David Eddings Cheating: it's a quintet. Two quintets, if you want to add in the Malloreon. I'm not sure I could go back to it now because the tropes have worn out so much and the gender politics are terrible, but I have read it so many times. This was my first high fantasy epic quest series, and the characters are so dear to me. The way that magic words in this world is refreshingly simple, and I can respect that.

Generation Loss / Cass Neary Series by Elizabeth Hand This is. So fucking good. Cass is The Last Punk Standing, an artist in a fine art street photographer sense, a nihilistic, substance abusing wonderful disaster. This series is part mystery, part grimy supernatural, part literary. It uses Cass's art skills to get her into and out of her problems. It embeds subcultures, eras and the supernatural or just the unsettling so well into the story that it doesn't really feel like an urban fantasy. Again, a lot of content warnings.

The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie Thiiiiiis graphic novel might still be cheating because there are ten trade books but whatever. It's everything I want a graphic novel to be and the art is fucking gorgeous. It has fandom, music, transformation, gods and monsters and it's just so so fucking cool. What if, every ninety years, twelve humans become gods from existing but not matching pantheons. The deal is they are loved and hated, they're famous for two years, and then they die. It is fantastic.

Machineries of Empire by Yoon Ha Lee Cheating... look I cheat. Whatevs. It's a series. Beautiful twisty space scifi built on a somewhat impenetrable system of math and torture to create the most interesting magic system you ever did see. (You do need a high tolerance for being thrown in the worldbuilding deep end; there will be no infodumps.) There's such wonderful politics and assassins and the best, best Magnificent Bastard ever written, and bodysharing and loyalty and an on-page uniform kink that has to be seen to be believed. It is a wonder and a glory.

Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke One of these things is not the like others, but this book is so important to me. The tenderness, the deep thinking about what it means to be a creator. I have it in multiple bindings because whenever I come across it I can't resist.

Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration by David Wojnarowicz Also a bit of a departure, but Wojnarowicz is so important to me. His art, his activism, but most of all the way he made journaling part of his arts practice. The queer history here, the utter bullshit genocide of the queer community in the 80s and 90s. But the love and the joy as well. His fierce criticism of the culture he lived in. Just. He's my art hero.

The almost made it but I've run out of space: Watership Down by Richard Adams and The Administration series by Manna Francis.

Um, I don't know who did this at the time and who didn't, but if you didn't and you'd like to: @issylra, @beholdme, @ml-nolan, @4ratsinatrenchcoat, @beholdingthegaytimes

#books and reading #tag games #long post

[hip-hoppin-hobbits]

Played suicide of Rachel foster last night in full and I didn't know what it was about nor the problems the game had before I had played it.

Some spoilers here but whatevs.

I like these kind of style game,where you roam around and discover a story as you go along. (reminded me a lot of firewatch, right down to the phone and a disembodied voice talking to you during the game.) They can get dull yes but add a horror/suspense element and I'm sold.

And oof wow yeah there's issues with this one.

Main characters adult father has an affair with a 16 year old with a disability who then became pregnant!! And instead of condemning it, it's often written as a great love and totally not predatory at all. What? Yikes!

I really think it would have been such a better story if it became: " I had an affair with the priests wife and that Rachel is my child,and I wanted to have a relationship with her when she got older and she was clearly struggling and then I had discovered she had become pregnant. Couldn't say anything to protect everyone but it actually got worse and people thought I was having an affair and my wife killed her before everything was explained"

Would sound lot better and some of the actual components of the layout would work really well with it. The hidden room? A father trying to imagine a life with a daughter he didn't have,even though he had one of his own bit still hated not being a father for her.

The voice being her brother? Didn't know the whole thing until after the event and still didn't think she killed herself. Mom could still be the murderer and we would have an actual better "motive of misinformation/misunderstanding" because he couldn't fully tell her he cheated on her so she thought he was having an affair with a child and killed her.

Like. That would be so much better than: "my father's a pedo but it's cool! It's love!!" Woof...

#the suicide of rachel foster #just rewrite the story please i really liked the brother despite at the end he got a bit creepy and was there the whole time #and also was accepting his teen sister was groomed by a 40 year old who was a teacher...he could've been written in a different light #even with the actual story.

[marcellaasblog]

Eyes for the Geezer.

Main masterlist

Summary: Your boyfriend Wyatt takes you to go meet his parents for the first time.When you find out Wyatt has been cheating on you threw out y'all whole relationship,you take Eddie up on his offer but will that do you any good in the end?

Warnings for whole series: cheating, divorce, angst,smut, smoking,p in v,daddy kink, pervert Eddie, Wyatt's mom is an ass to you, mention of Steve, insecure reader,dom Eddie, switch reader, Wyatt mom is a cheater,huge age gap,insecure Eddie,Eddie is not all nice as he seems to be, and of course fluff with a Happy ending??

Author's notes: Eddie is 50 reader is 27 . I'm gonna keep the same names from the old story. Beth (Eddie's wife) Wyatt (beth & Eddie son) mack/Mackenzie (Wyatts ex girlfriend)

I am very sorry about this part💜

Part 1 // part 2

Part 3

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"An offer?" You asked

"Yes, are you willing to take up my offer?"

"What is it ?" You curiously asked as you looked at him with a questionable face waiting for him to answer.

"You hate Wyatt right." He asked as he moved your hair out of your face.

"Yes." Your lips wobbled as you said ,you never thought you would say those words.

"Well if you haven't noticed, I hate fucken wife and will do anything for her to divorce me,so" Eddie says as he fixes up your hair. "I was thinking we can know…"

"What can we do?"

"You know." Eddie says as he points to you and him.

Oh..

"Oh you mean us , like uhm' you stutter.

"If you were gonna say fucking then yes." Eddie Said as he pats your cheek returning back to his side of the booth.

Your face went pale and your cheeks went red.

Was Eddie really asking to fuck you?

'uh why?" You asked about messing with your rings.

"You know why dolls don't play dumb with me now." Eddie chuckled, grabbing your shaky hand.

You knew why you just wanted to hear it come from him, but I guess he was playing hard too.

'But I don't wanna be the reason your family breaks apart." You say as Eddie plays with your fingers between his thumb and pointer finger.

The waitress comes up to your table once more with your food .You thank her as she walks away popping her gum loudly.

"So" Eddie continued "yes or no?'

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Wyatt returns home in a Rush.He throws down his jacket and keys on the floor as he runs up stairs calling your name frantically.

"Wyatt what the hell is going on.' Beth asked as she took off her reading glasses, setting her book down.

"MOM! I FUCKED UP, FUCKED UP BADLY!" Wyatta says as he rubs his face pacing back and forth in his parents' shared room.

"What did you do this time?" She asked, sitting up in her bed.

Wyatt starts breathing heavily as his skin goes pale and his lips wobble.

"You slept with her didn't you?" Beth asked as she put her hands on her side.

"Yeah.."

"And y/n caught you this time didn't she?" Beth said

"Wow" Beth said in defeat, looking at her son with disappointment.

"Yeah.." Wyatt said as he sat down on the edge of his parents' shared bed .

"Now why the hell would you hook up with her while your girlfriend is in town." Beth asked with a calm tone resting her face in her hands.

"I don't know mom , I didn't know that she was gonna come back to the hotel." Wyatt groans, putting his hair back with his finger as he thinks of what he's going to say to you.

"Did she say anything to you?"

"No, she was with dad and they took off right when I was heading down there.

"She was with who?" Beth asked

"With dad,I guess she asked for a ride."

"That bitch what makes her think she can ask him for anything." Beth huffs as she grabs her car keys.

"We're are you going?"

"I'm going out,can't be here right now."

"Mom, don't!"

"What! if your father can go out with another person, so can I .Beth grabbed her purse and coat off of their door heading down stairs as Wyatt followed her.

"You serious right now , I need help on what I'm gonna tell y/n."

"That's your problem sweetie." Beth kisses Wyatt cheek "next time be careful." Beth said as she headed down stairs slamming the bedroom door on Wyatt.

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"So you want to fuck me."

"Yes, if I didn't, I wouldn't be offering." Eddie lights his cigarette.

"Okay,so how would this work?" You golf your arms as Eddie passes the cigarette to you taking a hit of his cigarette.

"Well it easy we just need Wyatt and beth to catch us fucking and boom she has a reason to divorce me and you " Eddie points to you. "You get to be free." Eddie giggled seeing the ways your eyes lit up he thought it was so adorable.

You smirked as Eddie put out his cigarette.

"Let's get this started shall we."

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Eddie knew by now beth would be out some where doing god knows what.

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Eddie slams you against the Front door as he smashes his lips into yours. You grab a full fist of his hair as you yank his head back leaving sloppy kisses all over his tatted thick veiny neck. Eddie groans at the connection of your wet lips to his sensitive neck.

"You liked getting your hair puppled Mr.Munson?" You whispered into his ear kissing his ear lobe trailing back down to the side of his neck.

Oh now it's Mr.Munson.

"Mhm." Eddie moans as he grabs onto your ass digging his fingertips into your soft bottom.

"Jump."

" Eddie i-"

"I SAID to fucked jump, I'm not asking you." Eddie growled into your ears sending chills all across your body especially to your throbbing pussy.

You jump and Eddie takes you to the kitchen table setting you down on the marble countertop.Eddie harshly grabs the back of your neck, he growls into the kiss letting his tongue slide into your mouth, you start to unbuttoned his red button up t-shirt feeling every inch of his chest as you Wonder your fingers all around his tattooed chest. Eddie breaks the kiss as you look at your flustered eyes and down to your shaky hands barely on the fourth button.

"You need some help from their angel?" Eddie asked as he moved his hands off of his shirt as he started to take off his shirt looking right into your eyes.

"You wanna know how it is to get your pussy fucken by a real man?" He asked me to take off his shirt and let it drop down to the floor.

You try to squeeze your legs together but Eddie pulls them apart as he stands between them messing with the strap of your tank top.

'Do you?" You let out a little whimper as you nod your head repeatedly.

"Yeah?"Eddie mocked in a high pitched tone.

"Mhm,I want you to show me." Eddie let out a deep giggle as he bit his bottom lip.

"Good baby,I'm glad you're using your words." Eddie pushes you down on the counter top as he starts to take off your jeans pushing them to your ankle. Eddie was shocked to see a couple of tattoos on your leg right next to your covered pussy.

"Fuck me." Eddie whispers as he gets down on his knees,he could smell the sweet scent from you. He runs his thick fingers over your covered cunt making you squirm under his touch.

"You like that baby?" Eddie takes off your panties, putting them in his back pocket.

'I need those back Eddie." You giggled.

"Yeah,yeah I know." Eddie said as he kissed your inner thigh rubbing his thumbs on your swollen clit. You threw your head back letting your body relax on The table.

"Fuck." You whimpered.

Eddie removes his thumb licking your red sensitive bundle of nerves. You could feel his piercing swiping on your clit, it felt warm and cold at the same time,you grab Eddie hair pushing his face in a little more as he brings his thick fingers up to your clenching throbbing wet hole swiping the wetness between your folds as he enters two of his finger easily by how wet you already were.

"You taste so fucken good baby, making daddy's cock hard right now." Eddie said, pumping his finger in and out of you slowly as you both could hear the wetness from inside of you meeting his fingers.

"ShIt.." you moan as you start to take off your top, closing your eyes only to feel his thick fingers press into your warm wet walls. You start to clench on Eddie's fingers as he speeds up his pace moving his tongue away from your clit to look up at you.He looks at your blissful face she's closes one of his hands hold on your thigh as he drills into your hole with his finger making you gasp as you open your eyes.

"Yeah keep your fucken eyes on me princess."

"Fuck, FUCKKK I'm sorry." You remove your bra looking down at Eddie as he has a blissful expression on his face as if he was the one with 2 thick fingers in his hole.your boobs fall out from your bra as Eddie eyes wide at your pierced nipples.

"Fuck what else are you hiding?" You giggled at Eddie making you clench around his fingers as he groaned.

" you have to find out?" Was the last thing you said before Eddie pulls his fingers out of you licking your juices off of his finger moaning at the taste of you.you stare at Eddie as he takes off his belt setting it to the side and zips down his pants.

"Are you sure you want to do it here?" You asked to move your hair out of your face.

"Only way they will see us." Eddie chuckled, letting his pants fall to his ankles.

"Shit I don't have a condom, I'll be right back." You stopped Eddie before you could move.

"No, I wanna feel you." You pouted tugging Eddie back to you taking him into a deep kiss again.he moans as you grab his bulge in his boxers He whimper biting down on your bottom lip removing his lips from yours.

"Fuck your so pretty you know that?" He's breathing heavily as he talks to you.

"Really?" You asked, looking into Eddie's eyes, holding on to your arms.

"Well yeah I always thought you were pretty." Eddie chuckled looking down at yours and his exposed body.

"Always?"

"Ha, funny story I kind of been stalking your social media."

Your eyes widened as you giggled, kissing Eddie flustered pink cheek.

"Wow,Sexy and scary. You whispered into his ear.

"Mhm" he bites down on your folds as he spreads them apart with his 2 fingers licking at your throbbing clit.. He takes his fingers away as he buries his face in your wet pussy.

You squirm under his touche so Eddie wraps his strong tattooed arms around your legs bringing them up to his shoulder as you lock your legs around his neck. Licking and nibbling on your clit.

"Oh fuc-k Eddie" you push Eddie his head into your cunt pulling on his hair. He speeds up his finger and tongue.

" fuck I' I'm gonna cum Eddie." You squeeze your thighs around his head not wanting him to ever stop.

"Yes yes yes! Daddy's right there! OH FUCKKKK I'M CUMMING! He speeds up as he feels you cum in his fingers as you pulse around him.you drop your head looking up at the ceiling as you smile.

"That was probably one of the best orgasms I had In a while." You giggle, feeling Eddie kiss you all over your face.

"My boy doesn't treat your pussy right?" Eddie whispers into your ear kissing your neck down to your breast.

You feel so small under him, shy to even make eye contact with him.

"Mhm no…"

" Stuiped boy." Eddie yanks you off his table as you yelp from the sudden movement he turns you around pushing your feet out so he can get a clear view of your hole.

Eddie drops his pants to his ankles leaving him in his boxers.He takes out his cock from the hole of his boxer as he strokes it slowly. You try to look back but before you could Eddie slams into you.

"HOLY FUCKKK! Eddie growls out loud feeling your pussy clench on his sensitive thick cock.

"Oh OH FUCK EDDIE." you whimper feeling Eddie smack down on your ass.

"God I FUCK Love your ass,jerked off to all your bikini pic with your ass in the view wondering how you would feel."

SMACK!

SMACK!

SMACK!

Eddie pounds into you more seeing your ass jiggle every Time your ass meets his pelvic.

"Your so fucken beautiful baby,so fucken pretty." You whimper at Eddie words, it made your heart flutter when he called you beautiful, Wyatt never said that to you during sex.

"FUCK! Tell yourself you're beautiful." You didn't say anything lost in the feeling of him being in you.

Eddie smacks your ass hard as his palm stings and you moan.

"SAY YOUR FUCKEN PRETTY, COME ON SAY IT!" Eddie growls into your ear yanking you up by your hair.

SMACK!

"SAY IT YOU FUCKEN BRAT!" He fastens up his pase hearing the wet sounds of your pussy swallowing his cock as he goes in and out seeing the silk if you cum on his patch of hair sitting above his cock.

"FUCK FUCK ! I'M PRETTY EDDIE,SO PRETTY!" You yelled

"FUCK YEAH YOU ARE!" Eddie reaches around rubbing your clip as he pumps into you faster than before. You could hear little whimpers that turned into growls as he lowered his head to kiss your shoulder.

"FUCK YESS! HARDER BABY HARDER!" At this point you don't care how loud you were you wanted to make sure Eddie knows how good he's fucking you. You were so close to cumming on him feeling every part of your body heat up by the way Eddie was hitting your g stop or how high pitched his moans and whimpers were and how he was manhandling you. Everything was so fucken perfect….

Until it wasn't.

"EDWARD MUNSON WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING!" Beth runs up behind Eddie as he still has his dick in you she pulls him out of you. You quickly cover yourself before you feel a punch hitting your stomach.

"YOU STUIPED BITCH!''Beth grabs you from your hair slamming you against the wall.

"MOM STOP IT!" you heard Wyatt voice as you get free from her turning your body punching beth right in the jaw, she falls onto Wyatt as Eddie goes behind you.

"Shit are you okay doll?" You huff as you put your hands to your stomach looking straight ahead at you Wyatt as he whispers down at his mother.

You could feel your eyes start to water. You didn't know why you were crying but it just hit you that you probably just ruined a family Just to get back at Wyatt.

Real classy of you.

"I WANT YOU OUT OF MY FUCKEN HOUSE RIGHT NOW!" Beth screamed as she sobbed into Wyatt's shoulder.

"YOUR HOUSE? THIS IS MY HOUSE I'M THE ONE THAT LET YOU MOVE IN WITH ME!" Eddie said, pulling you into his arms.

"OH WOW SO YOUR TAKING HER SIDE, WHAT A GOOD HUSBAND YOU ARE!" Beth said sarcastically, looking up at Wyatts teary face.

"Baby?" Wyatt asked, looking at you, you could see his brown eyes widen.

"Didd,did you- sleep with- with" he couldn't finish before Beth throws a mug straight at you but it hits the wall.

"STUIPED BITCH LOOK WHAT YOU DID TO MY SON!"

You hated how Wyatt and Beth were acting so innocently.

"EXCUSE ME! YOUR SON SLEPT WITH SOME BLONDE BIMBO BITCH AND YOU" you point at beth "AREN'T YOU STILL FUCKING YOUR EX STEVEEEE! you slurred out your words as you viciously and angrily pointed at the two people In Front of you.

Beth launches herself at you as Eddie puts his body between y'all Beth hits and hits Eddie trying to get to you.

"Go stand outside." Eddie tells you holding his wife back

"Are you serious?" You asked putting your hands out in disbelief

"JUST GO BEFORE YOU MAKE IT WORSE Y/N THIS IS MY FAMILY AND I NEED TO TALK TO THEM BY MYSELF!"

He didn't mean it, he just didn't want to see you get hurt and he knows she won't stop until you're on the ground or in a coma.

"YOU KNOW WHAT! FUCK YOU! AND WYATT WERE DONE! you turn back to Eddie. "SEE HOW FUCKED EASY THAT WAS EDDIE!. you say to him slamming his front door shut.

Eddie huffs as he feels a smack across his face.

"YOU ASSHOLE!

" IM THE FUCKED ASSHOLE REALLY! Eddie asked

"YOU WENT SO LOW JUST TO GET RID OF ME YOU FUCK YOUR SONS GIRLFRIEND!"

"OH SCREW YOU BETH DONT ACT YOU HAVEN'T BEEN FUCKING STEVE SENCE OUR WEDDING NIGHT ÀND WYATT YOU DON'T DESERVE Y/N YOU CHEATED ON HER SON AND YOU EXCEPT HER OR ME TO FEEL BAD."

Wyatt laughed in his dad's face.

"FINE!, You can fucken keep her for all I care." Wyatt pushed past his dad leaving through the front door.

"I wanna divorce." Beth added.

"Oh now you want a divorce." Eddie was about to walk out to the front until Beth stopped him.

"Look." Beth takes Eddie's face into her hands. "I'm sorry I really am. I didn't want to hurt you. I didn't know what to say. You looked happy and I couldn't take that away from you."

Beth rubs Eddie's tears off his cheek.

"But you were my everything,Elizabeth." Eddie hugs Beth not wanting to let her go.

"I know but I don't feel the same and I shouldn't have never led you on. I'm sorry Eddie but I don't love you and I don't think I ever did."

A little whimper comes from Eddie's throat as he sobs into Beth's shoulders.

Yes beth was an asshole but in a way he still loved her.

Beth legs go of Eddie smiling at eachother.

"I'm gonna go I'll come get my shit tomorrow." She applied she was stopped by Eddie as she had her hand on the door nob looking back at her now ex husband.

"WAIT" Eddie stop's beth.

"Yeah?"

"Please tell Nancy ,she deserves to know." Beth huffs as she nods her head slamming the door.

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You didn't wait outside any longer. You could hear the screams from Beth and Eddie. It made your stomach turn knowing you did something so nasty just to get back Wyatt.

Yes he did cheat but two wrongs don't make a right.

You heard the front door open and slam. You see Wyatt walk out, shoving you to the side.

"WATCH IT ASSHOLE!"

Wyatt turns around.

"FUCK YOU! YOUR THE REASON WHY MY PARENTS ARE FIGHTING YOU HAPPY!"

You scoffed at Wyatt's words.

"REALLY! DON'T ACT SO FUCKED INNOCENT YOU CHEATED ON ME WILLIAM AND YOU EXCEPT ME TO SIT BACK AND LET THAT HAPPEN"!

"NO I DON'T AND I'M SORRY BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN TO GO SLEEP WITH MY DAD!

He was right .

Wyatt looked at you with an annoyed face as his nose flared up he steps in front of you as your face is to his chest you look up at his teary red eyes.

"You're fucken discusting y/n, because of you." Wyatt pokes your chest. "My parents are getting a divorce. Because of you." He pokes your chest again. "I don't get to have my parents under the same roof no more." You look up at Wyatts flustered face as he stares down at you.

"Just because your parents didn't have a good bond with each other and ended up getting a divorce because of you doesn't mean for you to ruin my parents relationship too."

Wyatt knew he was in the wrong but he didn't care he was mad at you his dad and himself.

"Have a good life y/n." Wyatt walks away to his car driving off into the empty street of his neighborhood..

You let a couple of tears fall rubbing your face as you heard the door open and shut,you saw Beth walking out.

You wanted to apologize but your body was stiff and your mind was wondering.

"Have a good good one y/n." Beth waved at you getting into her car.

You waiting for her to hit you but she didn't she jumped into her fasting her seatbelt.

Before yu could think your body started to move to Beth's direction.You knocked on her window before she could drive off.

"I'm sorry, I'm so fucken sorry." You cried as you looked at beth face

She was smiling.

Why was she smiling?

"Don't be, you did me a favor, was it fucked up of you, yeah. but I deserved it and to be honest I think it was best for you to do that because I would have just dragged him along with my lies and I couldn't do that to him. So thank you." You put her hand on your arm patting you.

She smiled as she rolled up her window, backing out as she drove off.

You couldn't stay there any longer ,so you ran.

You just ran.

You couldn't see his face, you didn't want him to be mean like Wyatt was, you couldn't look at him, not now.

So you ran hoping to find a cab on your way out because you needed to get out of there you couldn't face Eddie. You didn't want him to scream at you or blame you for splitting up his family .

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Eddie ran out of his front door wanting to apologize to you But You weren't there.

Yeah.he saw that coming.

It hurt that you didn't wait for him. Eddie kicked his door multiple times as he screamed but stopped as he saw his next door neighbor watching him.

"ARE YOU OKAY SONNY BOY." she yelled asking Eddie.

"No I'm not.why do you care?" He heard the venom in his voice.

"Girl problems?" the older woman asked.

"He walks through the grass leading to the fence that slips his and his neighbors house.

"Yeah." Eddie exhaled as the older woman passed him a cigarette. He giggled, thanking her before taking it from her shaky short hands.

"Who cheated on who?" She coughed.

Eddies huffed as he was getting ready for any insult that was going to be thrown his way.

Would it be bad if I say we both did." He looked at the lady as she shook her head.

"Who did first?"

"My wife."

"Never liked her." Eddie and the older woman laughed.

"Who was the other women?" She pointed to Eddie front Yard where you were standing.

"My son's girlfriend." he blows out the smoke from his mouth watching the lady's eyes widen.

"Ohhhh." She exhaled.

"Yeah. Am I a bad parent?" He asked, trying to hold his tears in not wanting to cry In Front of his neighbor he barely knew.

"Well may I ask what he did wrong? She throws her cigarette on the floor stomping the bud with her cane.

"He cheated on her so we slept together, well not ready but kind of." He rubs his forehead just noticing that be didn't even get to cum.

Not the right time Munson he argued with his thoughts.

"Well looks like he takes after his mama. I don't think you're a bad parent. I don't think you're a bad person at all. I think you're just trying to teach your boy a lesson was it a little messed up for you to sleep with his girlfriend a little bit, but I see what you were trying to get at."

"What do I do?" He asked.

"Nothing."she stated. "If that woman wants to come back or if your son wants to come back they will reach out to you, don't waste your time on those people. I think it's best to focus on yourself for now until you're ready."

"Yeah but I don't want to be alone." Eddie sniffs

"Sorry but sometimes it's good to be alone. It's good to get to know yourself and I think that's what you need to do."

Eddie smiles at the older woman tapping her fence.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. But all I have to say is that woman, I see the way you look at her, and there is a different look in your eyes. I saw the way she looked at you and she will definitely come back when it's time" The older woman said standing up from her chair.

"You think so." Eddie smiled.

"I know so." She smiled fixing her glasses. As she turns to her front door.

"Wait, I didn't get your name."

She smiles at Eddie.

" Joyce Call me Joyce"

"Joyce. Eddie smiled. "Thank you."

"No problem sweetie. Now get inside that house and get some sleep, boy."she giggles as she opens her front door.

"I will." Eddies jogs back to his front door but he looks back at his neighbor's yard making sure Joyce went in.

He swears he heard that name before.

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Eddie sat in his empty quiet house as he thought.

Eddie was in love with everything about you,but he was too late you ran from him like everyone else did.

He just hopes you were willing to come back to him one day.

He was Done chasing after people to love him,for the first time in his life he wanted someone to chase him to show him that he's worth of love.

He turns off his kitchen and living room light as he locks the door he felt something in his back pocket as he pulls out your red panties,It made him Laugh a little.

At least he had a little reminder of you.

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2 months later.

Eddie was making breakfast for him and his new friend Joyce tuning into the daily news as he heard his phone go off.

*Friend request from Facebook*

He wipes off batter on his apron as he opens up his notification.

*y/n y/l/n friend requested you.*

Eddie smiled at his phone knowing this could be a new beginnings for the both of you.

Only him and you this time.

No Wyatt. No Beth.

But were you ready for a fresh start and a new beginning with him? I mean that's the only reason why you followed him, right?

Was he scared to start something with you ?

Yes.

But Was he willing to start to start over?

Definitely.

*Edward Munson accepted your friend request.*

The end.

This is the final chapter for eye's for the Geezer.

A/n: sorry about the cliffhanger but it felt best to me.

Thank you so much to everyone that liked the fic I really appreciate i love all the feedback y'all give me it's make me really happy, so thank you for tuning in for this series!☺️💜

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((TRYING TO WRITE MY KAZUI THEORY AND TUMBLR DELETES IT. UNFAIR.

Whatever. Hi. This man baffles the mind but I wanted to get down my thoughts on him before his s2 song drops. I'm gonna skip over providing evidence cuz I'm not writing all that shit again. If you want elaborations just ask!!

S1 Kazui theory below & if I'm far enough off base I will die in a parking lot!!

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The details of the actual events are muddy and I'm scared, and not the main point of my analysis anyway, skip below for the juicier stuff, but my theory goes as follows

He and his wife get married, all is fun and lovely

Kazui is a liar boy tm. more on that later.

She starts feeling distant and sad :(

He pursues his career. in the process he meets Bar Lady

As he does this, he's spending noticeably less time with wife. She doesn't know what's going on. It adds to the worries she's already fostered, watching him lie through their marriage and all.

Networking with Bar Lady becomes vital for his growth in Career(tm)

He doesn't cheat on his wife. (at least not emotionally? Things might have escalated, but I don't think he fell for her. The way he acts is cordial. He wears his ring blatantly. If it did escalate, it's probably because she wanted it to, and he didn't see a problem with it because he didn't actually love her. It's a chess move.)

He tells his wife about it. "I've failed before when prioritizing emotions. I'll never act on my feelings ever again." -- I think he either started feeling guilty and confessed, or his 'networking' worked and got him an impressive gig, and he told her in excitement.

As said, she's been watching his tendencies for a long time now. Worrying for their relationship, trying to communicate but getting nothing out of him. She might even have started worrying that something is wrong with her? He always acts like the perfect man, and never shows the dark underbelly that humans have- worrying about her own troubles next to his 'perfection' isn't out of he question, in my opinion. But learning about this- straws and camels, you know

All that, and, or, it's possible that he did fall for the Bar Lady, whatever. Maybe he told wife he didn't love her anymore. Or maybe she told him she knew something was up with him, and he needed to sort himself out. Maybe wife died, maybe bar lady died, maybe he died. I can't claim to know exactly what went down, what I really want to tackle is how I think Kazui approaches life

That is, it's all a play. All of it.

Growing up, and becoming a 'good, responsible adult' -- This is something he idealized, internalized, obsessed over, and acted out as perfectly as he could manage.

And that's the problem. He's never not thinking about his role in society, even here, in the minor 'society' of this prison-- He's so focused on this role of his, but he never actually understood what goes on behind the scenes of a 'good, responsible adult'.

It became a matter of ignoring every emotion. And his fatal flaw, as he sees it-- what killed another, and what ruined the 'perfect life' he was achieving, was emotion. He 'dared to dream' -- I interpret this lament of his as being about his career, aspiring for 'bigger and better' rather than settling for the average 'pays-the-bills' kind of work that a typical 'responsible adult' might do.

That, and speaking to his wife honestly for the first time about it. Imagining that he could bring a bit of truth into this 'picture-perfect marriage' , reveal a bit of what laid behind his curtain, get emotional, just a little, and that- as far as he can tell- leading to her death. When we affirmed him, it affirmed these ideas-- So he still has yet to wrap his head around exactly what had happened.

In his mind, lies are good. Normal. Everybody does it.

Emotions are useless. Remorse is useless. Things like that only bring about pain.

In the preview of "Cat", he seems frustrated-- Of course he is, because the worldview he was assured is right just doesn't line up with reality. The fact of that has been brought front and center through milgram, and some part of him understands, on some level, that lying as much as he does isn't good. It's killed someone. But he doesn't know the first thing about how to cope with that, to even accept that, really-- and I think being told he's 'forgiven' has only worsened his ability to make sense of it.

Right now, while he's trying to act unbothered and be a rock for the younglings, I think he's actually feeling very frustrated and confused. But as he does, as he always does, he suppresses and ignores it until milgram yanks it from the depths of his heart.

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one more note, since I'm not sure where to smoothly fit it- I can't say I'm convinced he actually loves his wife. He seems to care a great deal about her, has fun with her, and maybe thinks he loves her? Maybe. But proper love, the kind that she deserved, is something that he just can't grasp with his current approach to emotions.

I also think it's very possible that he only married her because it's 'what you do'. The ideal image of an adult, in his mind, is married. He liked her enough to play house... But for her to go and die, and plunge his life into all this-- While I think he might be genuinely grieving, at least a little, he still seems to be kind of cold about it? Hard to tell amidst his lying habits, but I wouldn't put it past him to sort of blame her for his current situation. Everything was going to script until she up and died, after all.

Can't say for sure if he's that dark, but I wouldn't be surprised either way, is what I'm saying.

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All in all, though-- Life is a play. Everything follows a tried and true script.

Going off-script is something that always has- but especially now- left him baffled, lost, and very scared.

I think he's going to cling to his role with everything he has, until Milgram has not only ripped away his mask, but torn it to a thousand pieces.

#ooc #|[N으 .07 #kazui mukuhara #milgram theory #??? #I could be dead wrong but I WILL cry if that's the case #I haven't been especially moved by any other theories I've seen of him though #shrug emoji #good luck tomorrow bye guys!!!

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75. The Crimson Petal and the White, by Michel Faber

Owned: No, library Page count: 835 My summary: The lives of people in Victorian London cross over and intertwine in strange ways. See here a sex worker, Sugar, strangely beautiful despite her thin body and dry lips. See William, the heir to a perfume empire, stalling in the streets on his way to buy a new hat. See Agnes, the perfect Victorian woman. Their lives will twist together in one fated moment, as Sugar drags herself from the gutter...but is her new world better? My rating: 4.5/5 My commentary:

Well, this is a bit of an odd one. I didn't pick this book - a borrower at work returned it and I thought it looked interesting, so I grabbed it. At over 800 pages, it's a bit of a doorstopper, but I have to say that it didn't feel like a slog to read, and I got through it at a fast enough rate of knots. It's a novel about Victorian London, about power and class and privilege, about one man's pride and one woman's desperation, about expectations and desires meeting with the cold light of reality, and about what happens when people are pushed to their limits. The scope of this book is far, far bigger than I could possibly hope to cover just in this post, but I'll hit on some of the main points I want to talk about. Overall, though, I had a really good time with this book, and I'm glad I impulse-grabbed it!

I'm going to talk about three of the novel's central characters here, and the themes and ideas they bring to the story. First off is Sugar, a sex worker who has been brought up to please her clients and give them all that they ask for, even when it might endanger her or isn't something she wants. She is patronised by William, who essentially buys her so that no other man can have her, but she lives on a knife edge - if she loses she's favour, she's out on the streets in a much worse position than she was before. Not helping the matter is William's impulsiveness and the fact that his mood turns so quickly. Sugar is often helpless against the world of patriarchal gentlemen, and yet she never feels like a victim or like a one-dimensional character. She feels very alive, and has a real core of steel to her - as one would have to, living in these sorts of conditions. Sometimes the narration is from her point of view, and sometimes it's from the other characters, which really shows the reader all the sides of her personality; how she can be meek and pliable when that's what's needed, and what she's really thinking underneath. It's a complicated portrait of a woman in a difficult and desperate situation, and I really respected it.

Her paramour, William, also has a bulk of the novel's story. He starts as an impoverished genteel man who turns his life around and inherits his father's perfume business because of Sugar's presence in his life. He's also a misogynist, a womaniser, a cheat, and a thoroughly odious man. He wants Sugar all to himself because he cannot stand the thought of any other man having her, and yet he ignores her for days on end and leaves her uncertain about her future. His indecisiveness around what to do with his wife and daughter is to the detriment of them both, just throwing the same questionable doctor at the former and near-completely ignoring the latter. He is focused on becoming an important man, becoming the masculine ideal, being the Leader of a Business and employing a lot of servants and having any woman he wants. He has no principles he isn't willing to abandon and basically neglects everyone in his life. He's terrible, but he's so so interesting to watch.

And then there's William's wife, Agnes. She's the perfect Victorian ideal of a woman to look at her. Blonde, blue-eyed, with a perfect figure, handsome and genteel. She also has a brain tumour which is causing her to be mentally ill. Nobody in the story knows that's what the problem is - to all others, she either has 'hysteria' or is just 'mad'. One chilling scene from early on contrasts William and Sugar having sex while Agnes' doctor is giving her an internal exam; the way it's described is intensely unsettling, and really makes you feel for poor Agnes, even while she's not exactly the most sympathetic. She lies, she treats people horribly, she rejects her daughter, and while all of this is completely understandable given her illness it's still not great. It's a perfect storm - her illness isn't understanded by the world, who mistreat her because of it, and because she isn't getting any real help for her illness, she just gets worse and worse until she is actively dangerous to herself.

Poor Sugar ends up being accidentally cast as her guardian angel, and because of that...well, it's uncertain. When William wants to send Agnes to an asylum, Sugar tries to get her to a train, but it's left ambiguous what happened after that. William identifies a drowned body presumed to be Agnes, but it's unclear if it actually is her or if he's just mistaken. Still, the contrast of Victorian Feminine Ideal Agnes (who is actually severely ill and an awful mother) and Fallen Woman Sugar (who tries her best to be kind and takes on a maternal role with Sophie, William and Agnes' daughter) is interesting in what it has to say about gender roles, particularly within this time period.

One of the last things I want to touch on are two of the more prevalent motifs in this book - writing, and cleanliness. Many of the major characters are writers, one way or another. William used to want to write fiction, Sugar is attempting to write a semi-autobiographical novel, and Agnes keeps diaries that become a plot point. This interests me, because this novel has quite an interesting narrative style. It begins with the narrator directly addressing the reader, this omniscient third person voice inside all the characters' heads who is able to relay their stories to us. We are part of the narrative, and so it is interesting that all of the characters are trying to write their own narratives. And more interesting still that we see large parts of Agnes' diaries, parts of Sugar's novel, but not any of William's work outside of advertising. With the women's writings, we get to see their inner thoughts and who they really are; with William, we see only the veneer of respectability, and keep his true thoughts and feelings a secret. There's nothing personal about William's writing - and Sugar does half of his advertisements anyway!

Meanwhile, cleanliness is another idea. One of the earliest scenes is of Caroline, Sugar's fellow sex worker, douching after a visit from a client. We see chamber pots, menstruation, faeces, urine, and the bloody aftermath of an induced abortion. The author seems to be concerned with the bodily realities of this period, in contrast to its genteel and refined image, which is interesting given that William owns a perfume empire. But then, that sums up Victorian gentlefolk - a smell of lavender over a filthy reality. Perfect metaphor, really.

Next up, a journey into Anglo-Saxon England, for a look at the calendar.

#The Crimson Petal and the White #Michel Faber #bookblr #book blog #book blogging #4.5

[arievir]

Chapter 2 - The crow feather

Masterlist TNBT

WN: mention of: blood, death, suicide, and murder

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…When Utahime was 6 years old…

She went to the playground often and played alone by herself. Utahime used to do everything alone. Last year, Utahime had to drop out of school because her dad cheated on her mom and left them. They didn’t have much money to pay for her tuition after that.

After her mom worked so hard, the year later Utahime got into the school again. She was proud of her mom and did her best not to bother her mom. Nonetheless, the 6 years old girl was still a kid. She cried when she was sad too.

She thought back to the first day she confronted Gojo, a famous rich boy. She saw Gojo usually play with Geto, but never once did she want to play with them. They were rich with new clothes and toys every day, she was poor with the same clothes and toys that she used for years.

It was her first achievement in life to save money until she could buy ice cream with her own money. She was too happy, too clumsy, and dropped it.

She wailed and wailed until the white-haired boy approached her and got her a new one. The boy played with her after that, introduced her to his friends, shared his toys with her, and became a safe place for her to rest.

Utahime was thankful to the prince who came to help her. Because she was thankful to the prince, she was too afraid to lose him. No one knew how much humans could do when they were scared to lose something or someone.

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At the present time

Utahime secretly gazed at Nanami. She felt he was too cute to be anxious just because of buying flowers for you. She could picture how Nanami would be a good husband to take care of his wife. He might not be a prince, but he was a good man.

Nanami suggested Utahime be the one to give you flowers because he wanted you to be comfortable talking to her. Utahime pictured you must be a shy young girl.

Nevertheless, she was wrong, completely wrong. She could tell you weren’t the shy type, but the one who would’t force yourself to do what you didn’t want. In this case, you didn’t want to talk to anyone. You only bobbed to answer questions and pointed to what you wanted people to see.

It was alright, Utahime told herself. We all needed time and you just met her for the first time. No needed to rush things between her and Nanami or her and you.

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Gojo arrived at the university with a teddy bear and a big sunflower. He didn't really like to be in a crowded place. However, today was a special day for Utahime and his family. He came straight to where his family was. He tried to look for his young relative who graduated today as well.

He was in a hurry to give a teddy bear to his relative, but once he was there where his family gathered, the main person was nowhere to be found. He urged the parents to call their son and Gojo kept texting the young boy to be here soon. A moment later, he saw him run to them.

“Wow, you let me wait for you. Why don’t you come tomorrow huh?” Gojo said in a teasing tone.

“I-I am s-sorry” Yuta was breathless from running.

“I was kidding, but I’m hurried to go somewhere. Here’s the bear for ya. I’ll see you later” Gojo stroked Yuta’s head harshly till his hair was messy.

“Ahh!, my hair!” Yuta yelled to his older relative. He looked at Gojo. He was grateful that Gojo was always kind to him and helped him with a lot of things including his family's financial problems in the past.

After Gojo left his family, he was searching for his one and only, Utahime. He was so tall, it wasn’t that hard to notice her among the crowd. He beheld Utahime wearing a blue short dress with a white coat.

She was still gorgeous as always, never failing to take his breath away, though it was hurtful to watch her give that sweet smile to another man. He moved his glance to check where Nanami’s sister was, he aimed to begin his next move.

Then, he caught sight of you.  A girl was next to Nanami and Utahime who stood under the white sakura tree, some white petals fell around you like snow falling.  

He noticed a girl wearing a kimono hakama. The kimono was white and filled with pink and white flowers and alternating colors of green, red, black, and yellow flags patterns. The hakama skirt was forest green without patterns.

You also wore white socks and a red flip flop. You had a half-up hairstyle with a white bow to tie your loose curl hair. The warm breeze might have blown some of your hair into your face. He assumed you might feel annoyed because you used your tiny fingers to shove your hair from your fluffy cheek slowly.

Gojo watched as you only nodded your head and did not speak at all. There was something different about you, something he didn't understand. He believed that everything around you was still moving, like how Utahime was chuckling gently. Still, you were the only one in his baby blue eyes that stopped moving.

Later on, he realized you all were going somewhere. He used his long legs to walk to where you were. It seemed far but in a blink of an eye, he was close to you. He didn’t know your name, so he decided to play around a bit with that blonde-haired man who dared to steal his crush from him.

“Nanaminnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn”

His plan worked, you turned around. ‘Ohh, you saw him. Ah! You looked at him too’, His first step to surprise ruin Utahime and Nanami was successful.

Gladly, he bought a big sunflower for you, he would like to show them how nice he was. And it was a part of his plans. Well, the bonus was you might fall for him too.

“This is for you, little one. Congratulations” Gojo smiled warmly. He locked eyes with you. You looked adorable, but your eyeballs showed him suffering and emptiness.

You nodded.

“It would be rude if you don’t tell me your name” Gojo smirked at you.

You blinked rapidly. In your brain, you sort out forty-five and twenty-two thousand ways to answer him. You were about to choose one answer to reply when you felt Gojo moved closer to you.

“Gojo, you’re the one who is being rude!” Utahime scolded.

“I gave her a flower, she took it, and didn't tell her name, so how am I being rude here?” Gojo said while still staring at you.

“Okay, if you don’t tell your name. I don’t mind. But!!!! From now on, I’ll call you little one” Gojo declared.

“Y/n, that’s her name” Nanami spoke and stood in front of you to face Gojo.

Gojo grinned. He leaned to his side, trying to talk to you, who was behind Nanami. “Nice to meet you. The name suits you well”

Nanami leaned his body to block Gojo’s view of you. “Thanks for giving her the flower, but we must go now. Have a great day. Y/n, let’s go. Utahime, do you still want to go with us?”

“Y-yes!” Utahime ran to be next to Nanami. You three began walking. However, Gojo still followed behind.

“Why Gojo? Why?” Utahime asked angrily after swirling around to glare at him.

“I got lost with my family” Gojo answered back and unhurriedly walked next to you.

“Your family? How?” Utahime asked.

“It’s Yuta’s graduation too, Hime” Gojo eyed her.

You observed the looks between Gojo and Utahime. You watched Utahime as her eyelids lowered a bit to show the soft look, though she spoke harshly to him. Her body slightly shivered, her thumb rubbed the pointed finger, and she bit the inside of her bottom lip. It was like she was nervous.

You smoothly headed to glance at where Gojo was. You acted like you were looking around, on the other hand, you were observing this white-haired man. You analyzed his look, figure, and movements.

You saw he tightened his jaw. His hand clenched into a fist. He barely blinked when he talked or looked at her like he wanted to capture her picture as much as he could. He stood straight confidently, but his eyes were full of sadness and fear.

It was easy for you to realize the way they looked at each other from their orbs. They loved each other. You were confused. It would be impossible for Nanami not to see this. You then unhurriedly turned to watch Nanami. Your eyes widened, your breath was quicker when you found Nanami was looking at you.

You were stunned. You immediately turned your head to the other side. Unfortunately, you turned to lock eyes with Gojo. His eyes were delicate before they were changed to be playful again.

“Don’t fall in love with me, y/n” Gojo leaned forward to speak with you.

You didn't say or move. You just stared at him. You tried to read him. Though you just learned he loved Utahime, predicting Gojo’s next move was as hard as Nanami.

Gojo kept smiling at you. ‘Oh no she keeps looking at me’, that was in his mind.

Before anyone could do anything, you all heard Yuta’s voice, “Gojo! Y/n? Huh?”.

“Yuta, why are you here?” Gojo asked.

“I-I’m here for y/n, Yuki asked me to find her” Yuta was bewildered about how you were with his older relative.

Gojo grinned from ear to ear and looked at you. “So, little one, you’re the one Yuta visits often, huh? Lemme introduce myself again. I’m Gojo Satoru. I’m Yuta’s relative”

You stared at Gojo and Yuta. You inhaled and exhaled calmly and began to walk from Nanami to Yuta. You slowly tiptoed to whisper close to Yuta’s ear.

“Yuta, is this guy your relative, like a real real relative?” you questioned.

Yuta’s face turned red. It was rare that you would be this close to him. He heard everything you said. “Sorry, what did you say? I couldn't hear clearly?”

Yuta leaned down for you when he sensed you grabbed his arm to balance yourself. He placed his hand on your lower back to secure you. You whispered again but louder than the previous time.

Yuta moved his head to face you and murmured. “Yep, he is my relative”.

Gojo watched how you move your pretty lips. So, you could speak but chose not to do that with him and Utahime. He recollected that his relative had started hanging out often at a certain friend's house 3 years ago.

“Yuta, you’ve been going to hang out with her since your first year right?” Gojo asked.

“I hang out with Toge too. Toge and y/n live in the same house” Yuta replied.

“Y/nnnnnnnnnnnnnn Yutaaaaaaaaaaaaaa” Yuki shouted their names. She ran into the group while her left hand was grabbling Toge's arm with her.

Yuki glimpsed Utahime and Gojo. She didn’t know who Utahime was. Yet, she knew who Gojo was. He was famous and from a powerful family just like y/n’s family.

“Nanami, are they your friends?” Yuki asked Nanami.

“This is Utahime, my co-worker and Gojo is our co-worker and Yuta’s relative” Nanami explained plainly. He walked close to you before pulling your hand to be close to him. His hand was larger and warmer than yours. It made you feel safe.

“Y/n, today is your special day. I think you might want to take a picture with Yuki and Toge. Smile more for today, okay?” Nanami said gently.

You nodded. You stood in the middle between Yuki, your aunty and Toge, your friend and step-brother. You slowly smiled. You looked around to see others with their family. You closed your eyes for a moment.

You imagined your father was next to Toge. Your mother was next to Yuki. Your older brother was behind you. This was the family you would like it to be although you still remembered the red liquid everywhere in your house ten years ago.

You lost in your sadness to think about your family. You hoped they would be here to see your success.

“Y/n, smile for me please” Nanami requested.

His voice always called you back no matter where you were. That was why he meant a lot to you. That was why it hurt you inside to see he was with someone.

However, you learned a tragic lesson from losing your family. You learned to wish for your loved ones to have happiness in life even though you could not be there for them. As long as they were happy, that was enough.

You looked straight at the camera that Nanami held. The corners of your mouth slowly lift up. They were lifted up by the unwillingness, from the sadness of not having your family members here.

Nevertheless, the smile was also from the gratitude that you felt toward Yuki who took care of you, although she was just your mom’s best friend and Toge was there for you, even though he was not your real brother.

Nanami realized his heart was pounding to see your bright smile. Your smile was still as sweet as when you were young. He gripped the camera tight in fear of slipping it out from his large hands.

“It was wrong” Nanami whispered to himself.

At the same time, Gojo gazed at that dumb smile on your face. He could tell you were forcing yourself. He thought Utahime’s smile was still the most beautiful he had seen.

Yet, it was odd because he also felt that smile suited your face. He was curious what it would be like if he annoyed you or even better if he made you talk to him. That seemed to be a challenging mission to try.

Utahime stared at you with her tender eyes. You looked more adorable when you smiled. No wonder why Nanami was worried about you so much. Utahime heard someone giggling, she then shifted her head to see who it was.

Surprisingly, it was Gojo. To her surprise, Gojo kept his eyes on you while giggling. She was worried whether he would have had a weird plan to annoy her again by using you.

After taking a million photos as Yuki requested, Yuki asked Yuta to be in the frame with you and Toge. Later, Yuki invited Nanami to take a photo with you. You stood close to him.

You sensed he wrapped his arm on your waist to bring you closer. Your heart was full with warmth from his gentle touch. ‘He was here, He was always here with you’, you thought.

“Utahime, come and take a photo with us” Nanami suggested after he took some photos with you.

Utahime watched how you would react. You looked and smiled at her a little bit. Utahime took it as a sign of doability.

Utahime was on the left side and Nanami was on the right side. You still could feel his hand on your back.

“Are you done?” Gojo asked you all loudly.

“What do you want?” Nanami asked with slight anger.

“Wanna take a photo too!!” Gojo responded cheerfully. He moved close to where you all stood. You assumed he needed Nanami to be out of the frame, so he could take a photo with you and Utahime, but you were wrong.

“Hime, Nanami, could you move away from her? I want a photo with y/n” Gojo pushed Nanami and grabbed Utahime’s arm to stay away. Then, he stood close to you. So close that you could smell his sweet cologne.

You took a glimpse at Gojo. He smelled like candy. Moreover, he was so close that your left arm touched his right arm. You wondered what kind of person would like to take a photo with no gap between bodies of people who just met. To you, Gojo was remarkable…

“Smile for me, little one” Gojo looked at your eyes.

You smiled automatically before turning your head at the camera. Toge took 2 photos of you and Gojo, one when you both locked eyes with each other, and another one when you and Gojo smiled at the camera.

“We looked so good! Don't you think so? Send to me too, the boy” Gojo happily asked you before he told Toge.

You shook your head up and down a couple times to agree with him.

It was a memorable day that you graduated with your friends and had people who you loved. Even though there were two people you didn’t know, you appreciated their time to be here for you no matter what their reasons were.

When you all were about to go home, Gojo invited everyone to have dinner together. At first, Nanami and Utahime refused, Gojo said he reserved the whole restaurant at the top floor of the hotel. It cost him more than 6 figures. Yuki was shocked. She heard about how rich and crazy Gojo was, but never experienced it till today.

He said it was fine to waste money, but Yuki felt bad, well more like she wanted to go there, so she agreed to go. That made you, Toge, and Yuta go as well. Finally, Nanami and Utahime had to go there as Gojo planned.

When you all arrived at the restaurant, there was no one there. Only one long table was next to the massive window of the hotel. From there, you could see a broad view of Tokyo city.  

“Gojo, why is there only one table here?” Yuta asked his relative.

“Well, because it is Y/n' s graduation and I don’t know how many people will come. So, I reserved the whole place and asked them to put one long table” Gojo explained proudly.

“How about Yuta, your relative?” Utahime rolled her eyes before asking him.

“Well, our family plans to gather tomorrow anyway” Gojo shrugged.

While everyone was talking, you looked at the window to see the view of the city. You admired how alluring the city was. You felt someone stepping close to you. You were about to swirl back but were stopped by the heavy hands on your small shoulders.

You didn’t need to see who it was since you could smell the sweet fragrance. You saw the reflection of Gojo’s face and movement. He bent his body to whisper next to your ear.

“I hope you like it” Gojo said.

You nodded.

“Then, can you hel-” Gojo was about to say something. However, he saw from the corners of his eyes that someone yanking your arm. Gojo raised his eyebrow to see Nanami take you away from him again.

“Let’s eat Gojo” Nanami spoke flatly.

Gojo smiled slyly. He was over the moon that he was truly sure he discovered the way to get Utahime back.  

Yuki sat at the head of the table. Toge, you, and Yuta sat on her right. Nanami, Utahime, and Gojo sat on her left. The food was so fancy. There were more than 20 dishes on the table, some food you knew like steak, grilled scallops, chicken stew, pork chops, steamed crab, and many more.

You couldn’t help, but kept peeking at Gojo. Since you met him in the morning, you were eager to know about him. You also found out he was soft when he was around Utahime. He kept spooning food onto Utahime's plate.

Utahime didn’t say anything, her reaction was normal, unlike how she disagreed with Gojo most of the time in the morning. In fact, it looked natural. You guessed they must have known each other for a long time.

You sensed a glare from someone, so you looked around and met with Nanami's eyes. You glanced at Nanami spooning some food onto your plate. You just nodded lightly.

“Y/n, eat this. It’s good” Yuta put some meat on your plate.

You smiled at him and scooped some fried rice for him too. You got a goosebump as someone stared at you strongly. Suddenly, you were stunned when Gojo called out your name. “Eat this pasta, little one. It's the famous dish of the restaurant”

You nodded and looked at the pasta on your plate before taking some in your mouth.

“Is it delicious?” Gojo asked you.

You nodded while the spoon was still in your mouth.

‘Cute’ Gojo thought.

‘Too much’ Nanami thought.

‘Gojo is different today’ Utahime thought.

‘This is bad’ Yuta thought.

‘I’m so proud of you, y/n’ Toge thought.

‘Y/n has grown up to be a beautiful woman now’ Yuki thought.

‘This food is really good’ you thought.

You saw how they talked to each other and had fun. Though you said nothing during the meal, you were fine with Yuta taking care of you, Yuki enjoying the meal, Toge sharing his food with you, Nanami being happy with a woman next to him.

After the main course, Gojo requested dessert to be served. There were many kinds of desserts on the table and you were having a difficult time choosing what to eat first.

Even though the dinner was a bit chaotic, it was a great time. You met two new people unexpectedly. Still, they both were nice to you, especially Gojo.

Gojo later on invited everyone to stand near the window because he had received permission from the restaurant to show a special gift for you.

For a moment, the sound of the fireworks was heard. The dark sky in the evening was colored with red, blue, green, white, yellow, purple, and pink. There were different shapes of fireworks too.

You never preferred the loud sound, but it was acceptable to listen to this sound with the sparkle and the brightness of the evening sky.

Your eyes unconsciously gazed at where Gojo was. You caught sight of Nanami watching the sky next to Utahime. Utahime held her hand with the blond haired-man.

At the same time, Gojo was gazing at Utahime's face with a bitter smile. You wondered whether your face had the same smile as Gojo or not.

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You woke up on your bed the next morning. You still remembered the sad smile of Gojo. You felt bad for him. However, you could do nothing to help him too.

You shook your head to clear your silly ideas about Gojo. There was nothing to think of him since you wouldn’t see him anymore. You decided to go downstairs to make some pancakes for Toge and Yuki.

You tilted your head to recall how Toge and Yuki made pancakes. You forgot what step you needed to do first. You saw flour and you realized you had to make dough. You added ingredients that you could remember: eggs, water, sugar, salt?

You heated the pan and added butter with a bit of oil. This was how they did it, you were sure.

You slowly added the dough into the pan.

“Hmm, it seemed…weird” you muttered.

Unexpectedly, you saw a small fire in the pan. Your eyes got bigger than the eggs you added in dough. “Uh oh! Togeeeeeeeeee Yukiiiiiiiiiiiiii” you kept shouting their name.

“Y/n, what happens?” Toge was shocked with the situation that happened in front of him.

“Shoot! Oh non ononoonoonno whaaaahh Close! The! Stove” Toge screamed and ran to close the stove before moving the pan away to a safer place.

“What the!!! Fjfgkjgn Y/N again??” Yuki shouted and used the towel to absorb the water before covering the whole pan.

After everything seemed safe, both Toge and Yuki looked at you. “Y/n, didn’t we tell you not to cook without us?” Toge said.

You looked at your feet and bit your lower lip a bit.

“Y/n, I love you. You know right, I always let you do what you want except cooking ALONE” Yuki flopped on the floor and sighed.  

“S-sorry…” you murmured.

“Not just sorry but don’t do it AGAIN” Toge laid on the floor next to Yuki.

“That was scary, you know. This is the hundredth time you tried to burn the house. If you do it again, I’ll tell Nanami” Toge threatened.

“N-Nooooo Toge, don’t do that I won't cook again really. I promise” you flopped down next to Toge.

Toge watched you and got up from the floor. He caressed your cheek lightly. “Don’t pout like that, just promise me okay? I don’t want you to get hurt”

You nodded and made a pinky promise with him.

After the disaster morning you created, you went back to your own bedroom. You opened the laptop to see if there was any new order for the handmade bracelet. You replied to all the customers before listing what you had to purchase from the charms factory and accessories shop.

You saw the light display on your phone and picked it up. It was your dad's best friend who always checked on you since your dad passed away.

“Hi, Kenjaka uncle” You said.

“Y/n, congratulations. I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you yesterday. I was on the plane back from the business trip” Kenjaku clarified.

“Thank you, how was your trip?” you asked while playing with the hem of your oversized t-shirt.

“It was good. The deal was made. I went with Jogo…He also hopes to see his niece too”

You were silent when Kenjaku mentioned Jogo.

“He does miss you, Y/n. Tomorrow, we’ll celebrate the deal that our hospital will get to work with the biggest hospital in America at Jogo’s mansion. It’s only for close friends. We want to do this before announcing the news publicly. Will you come?” Kenjaku asked.

“I don’t think I should be there” you replied and looked up at the messy board in your bedroom.

“Don't forget this. The hospital business was managed by your father before he left. You refused to take care of it and that was why Jogo made you one of the shareholders. Please be there y/n, you are part of the board of directors” Kenjaku said.

‘Keep silent y/n. Let him say, let him speak more’ you told yourself.

“Listen to me, you have all the rights to be there as a family member. You are kind enough to let Jogo take over everything, so please come okay? I want to give you something too. and I miss you, we miss you” Kenjaku said softly.

“Okay, will be there. Just send me the location and the time” you requested.

“Okay, I’ll have a limousine to pick you up and will send some dresses over to choose at your house today” Kenjaku hung up.

You stood up and walked to the messy board. There were pictures of people, pieces of news you cut, and strings that tied between pictures. One picture was of Jogo.

There was news that was stuck under his photo The news claimed Jogo was at your house before your family died. Jogo said he was there to invite his brother to go on a business trip together. You believed there was something more because your dad never mentioned the business trip.

You might be young at that time, but you could still recall all the things that happened that night. All the people said that your dad was crazy to kill his wife and your brother before killing himself. They claimed you were just lucky to hang out with Toge on that night, that was why you survived.

It was not true. You were sure. Your dad was always sweet for us, for you, your mom, and your brother. Tomorrow, you were determined to use this opportunity to investigate Jogo, your dad's younger brother who never called you at all since your dad was gone.

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You wore a white embroidered floral pattern strapless dress and knee-length. It caressed your body pretty well, actually too well, you couldn’t feel your organs inside your body at all. You also brought an oversized black blazer with you. You waited for a moment until the car came to pick you up. Toge and Yuki kept taking your photos till you left the home.

The mansion was surrounded by a large garden, all walls are made of glass, the furniture with the minimal style, simple and only natural materials. There were about 50-60 people there. You guessed the meaning of close friends between you and Jogo were different.

The party was in a rose garden where it was located in the center of the house. You walked around to observe the waiters and waitresses wearing a white shirt inside with black suit outside as expected, for a moment you heard someone say your name.

“Y/n” Jogo called out your name.

“Hi, uncle” you mumbled and bent your body to greet him.

“You’ve grown a lot” Jogo said.

You smiled softly.

“Come. Let’s meet others from the board of directors” You followed Jogo. It was weird to meet many new people. You said nothing as Jogo spoke to everyone like he was your spokesperson.

Jogo heard about you from Kenjaku that you hadn't spoken much with people since that day. Jogo felt sorry for what happened. He felt bad that he couldn’t help his older brother or his only niece. He thought if he was more careful, if he was more responsible about the business, your dad wouldn’t…it wouldn’t happen.

You were exhausted from standing there like a doll next to your uncle. You asked to leave for the toilet. You wore the blazer and intended to walk past the tray of empty glasses. You carried the tray and went inside the building. You remembered coming to this house 10 years ago when you were young. You recalled where Jogo’s office was.

The building itself was huge. You placed champagne glasses on the first, second, and the third stairs pretending like it was an accident, like some waiters forgot to collect them or some drunk guests placed them around.

You walked upstairs to his office. You believed it took around 36 seconds from the first floor to the second floor. You went straight to the room at the end of the hall. You counted it would be around 25 seconds. You opened the door of his office, but didn’t close it completely, you left a gap.

The room was not too dark since the evening began an hour ago. You chose not to turn on the light of the room because there were big windows where natural light could come in. You turned on the flashlight of your phone camera to look around.

You saw bookcases filled with business, poetry, and some kind of history books, expensive showcases and cabinets that had different statues of humans and sculptures in many shapes, and the big safe behind the long wooden desk.

There were also photos of his family as well as some photos with your dad. You walked to sit on his office chair. You opened the first drawer from the top. You saw keys and a piece of paper with some numbers and alphabets written, m4w4h2n2m8, you read.

Then, you investigated his computer. It was open but it was locked. You tried to think of what the password could be. You glanced at the picture frame on his desk. It was him, his wife and his daughter. You stared at the piece of paper again.

You were about to type something on his computer. However, you heard the sound of glasses and a woman's voice from downstairs. Whoever they were, it would take that person about 30 seconds to be on this floor, you analyzed. You stared at a piece of paper one more time and put it in its place.

You waited for 10 seconds to check if there was someone outside before immediately opening the door and closing. Around 10 seconds, you went straight to the toilet on the same floor as Jogo’s office. You waited for 5 more seconds and pretended to leave the toilet and you saw Jogo’s wife, Hanami, arriving on the same floor.

“Why did you leave that toilet?” Hanami asked suspiciously.

You were silent.

“Must of thought things were still the same when you were young? Thought that you were the daughter of the oldest child who owned the hospital and could do whatever you wanted?” Hanami stepped forward. She said with an angry voice.

‘Keep quiet’, you reminded yourself.

“It’s true, huh? You haven’t spoken at all since your dad killed your mom and your brother. Poor you. You think I would be thankful for your fake kindness that you gave your dad’s position away? Who do you think you are? Thought you were the top of everyone” Hanami said a bit louder.

‘What’s wrong with her?’ You glared straight into her eyes while thinking.

“Mad?! You know I hate them. Should've been disappearing in my life as you always do, why did you come here? Don’t dare to look at me like that, Y/n!! I’m your aunty!!!” Hanami clenched her jaw. She hated your eyes which showed how much you were ready to pursue everything that you wanted. Hanami hated how much you resembled your mom, especially those eyes.

Hanami lost her mind, your eyes made her lose her manners. It reminded her how she lost to your mom. She wielded her hand up to the air in an attempt to slap your cheek. It was so near between her hand and your cheek, so you closed your eyes. You were surprised that you didn’t feel any pain.

Thus, you opened your eyes to see the white-haired man catching Hanami’s wrist.

“Don’t touch my little one” Gojo said firmly.

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