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valriety · 2 years

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SDV: Bacherlorette Baking HCs <3

Post Type: SFW, Fluff, Platonic/Romantic x Reader, Mentions of Family in Haley, Maru, and Emily.

Characters: Haley, Penny, Maru, Leah, Emily, and Abigail.

GN Reader (You/Yours) - slight baker!reader.

Here's the second installment of my baking headcannons for the romance-ables! This time with the lovely bacherlorettes. Assumes a baker!reader, but you can also just read these as general headcanons. Enjoy!

'SDV: Bachelor Baking HCs <3' can be found here.

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Haley:

Arguably the best at baking out of all the bachelors and bachelorettes. Not only is she a canon baker, mentioning it a few times most notably in her fourteen heart event and post marriage dialogue, but her background fits quite well into it too!

I imagine she’s been baking since she was little, but really grew into it after her parent’s left to travel the world. Owns an apron and an huge inventory of baking utensils, dry ingredients, and cookbooks.

Not only did she teach Emily how to bake, but she will also write down an alternative recipe for everything she bakes - specifically to give to Emily.

These alternatives will include detailed steps for the recipe itself, but also for any substitutions (raw diet, gluten free, sweeteners, etc) that can be made. She decorates them with stickers and keeps them in a little folder for her sister.

Also gifts a lot of her baking to other villagers! Usually the default baker for anyone wanting a home-made birthday cake. She’s quite proud of this :)

Gets so excited if you ask to bake with her, may even invite you first! She’s very confident of her skills, and shows it in her work - she’s meticulous, down to the very last detail, balancing the flavours and placing the decorations perfectly.

She spends a lot of time on prep work with you too! When you go grocery shopping together, prepare to spend a lot of time browsing ingredients - she’ll inspect the fresh groceries closely, and only be satisfied with certain brands for everything else required.

If she has a crush on you, she’ll start making requests for the fresh produce she needs on the community bulletin board, especially the things she knows you’re growing that season, and when you come to deliver it, she’ll invite you inside to come help <3.

Absolutely elated if you gift her any of your baked goodies.

If you get together, consider yourself set for life on the baking front. Somehow, she always manages to have something freshly made. Will work hard to memorise your favourites off by heart, and will work towards preserving her recipes for anyone dear to her heart.

Canonically her favourite cake is pink cake, but I reckon she also just likes most fruity cakes.

Overall Baking Skill: 5/5. The self proclaimed (but deserved), "Queen of The Bake Sale".

Penny:

Pelican Town’s best kept secret by far is the semi-unfortunate reality of this girl’s cooking and baking. She know’s she’s not good with it, but she just loves both so much, and you can see how eager she is about it, so everyone’s super encouraging. It’s very sweet, actually.

Sam is one of only people in town who actually doesn’t understand why everyone makes such a big deal out of it anyways. Truthfully, her baking isn’t that bad, I mean, she makes mistakes often, and things usually end up a bit burnt - but you can always eat around stuff. Elliot’s baking is the real enemy here.

She borrows a lot of cookbooks from the museum and will study them relentlessly. One time she accidently returned one with all her sticky notes still attached, but she’s one of the only villagers who borrows them anyways - so Gunther ended up suggesting she just leave them in from now on. Maru likes reading her notes in the books from time to time.

Likes a big range of baked goods and flavours, but especially likes eating whatever Leah and Harvey makes. Doesn't ask for anything from them often though.

If you like baking, she might ask you for help to make sure nothing goes wrong. You’ll figure out quickly that’s she’s actually got a lot of good ideas, and has most of the theory down pat - she’s just a bit unconfident about her skills, and has trouble executing her ideas into reality. Give her a push and some gentle encouragement, and you may end up making something really good together :)

If she has a crush on you, she’ll start recommending you her favourite cookbooks and asking about stuff you like so she can direct you to her favourite same or similar recipes for it. She’ll also ask you for help more often.

If possible, she hopes that she’ll be able to make something together with you that she can offer to Jas and Vincent (and later, Leo) as treat for studying so hard <3

If you do get into a relationship, she’ll keep at it, and may actually see herself improve slightly. She might deflect and start out by saying that she owes it to your help, but truthfully it’s entirely her own hard work, effort, and perserverance.

Overall Baking Skill: 2/5 Determination pays off!

Maru:

Love, love, LOVES anything tangy, zesty, or citrusy. Doesn’t bake though, and doesn’t know how to either, but not because she doesn’t want to - just because she never really has had the chance to. She’s got a lot going on, with working at the clinic, helping her father out, and with any personal robotics projects she has.

Demetrius is also a bit wary of anything that could supposedly “get in the way of her bright future”, so if there ever was a time she was interested in learning how to bake, it likely would not have received any of the interest she might have liked to receive :,(

If she ever has a craving, she’ll go to Haley instead of her friend Penny. Because whilst Penny has been known to cook and bake, she’s honestly just a bit bad at it. Maru would never tell her that though.

Would love to join you in your baking endeavours! As it turns out, like her brother Sebastian, she actually has a little bit of an affinity for it given the right direction.

If she has a crush on you, you’ll probably see an influx of letters in the mail from her describing the newest baked goods she’s tried or heard about, or she'll straight up just send you recipes.

She’d also probably memorise your favourites, and find herself subconsciously looking for them whenever she goes shopping for herself <3

If you get into a relationship together, and especially when you move in together, I could see her indulging in baking as a pastime more.

She tries not to make a big deal out of it, but she’s actually very concerned with your strenous lifestyle, and will often pack you small lunches with a slice of whatever she’s baked recently to ensure you’re keeping fed and hydrated during your long days on the farm.

Canonically loves rhubarb pie and strawberry. Would probably fall in love with you again if you ever combined them lol.

Overall Baking Skill: 3/5! Baked good enthusiast.

Leah:

Honestly not really a big fan of baking, or even eating it for that matter, and she especially dislikes the super sweet stuff. If she does bake, she tends to prefer stuff with a floral essence, like poppyseed, lavender, or even rose!

Buys her ingredients as locally as possible, and has a few plots to herself in the community garden. If she can, she’ll forage.

Learnt extremely quickly not to bake with Elliot (RIP Leah)

If she has a crush on you, and on the rare occasion that she does bake, you’ll have first dibs.

She’s pretty similar to Haley in that she’ll want your farm's fresh produce to work with as well, though she’ll skip the bulletin board and go straight to you instead :)

If you get together, baking together might still be a bit of a non-event, but she’ll go above and beyond in making sure that you have everything you could need, providing you with some of her community garden harvests and forage <3

Overall Baking Skill: 2.5/5. Environmentally conscious!

Emily:

Sweet tooth - but has a few dietary needs and preferences! Living in a small town, the things she often craves often don’t come with alternative or substituted ingredients, so most of the time she’ll have to make them herself, or ask her sister.

Since Haley’s a picky eater, Emily took up most of the cooking in the house. Unfortunately, it’s a real struggle sometimes finding meals that both of them will eat, and she’ll often have to resort to cooking two of the same thing, making them both personalised to eachother’s pallate.

Haley knows this, and while she really doesn’t like cooking meals that much, she does genuinelly want to bridge the gap in her own special way; it’s why Haley taught her how to bake!

Emily certainly isn’t as good as her sister at baking, but she’s still incredibly talented - learning the basics incredibly quickly and having a real sense for how different ingredients interact with eachother.

Honestly, she could make her own recipes from scratch if she wanted, but she much prefers the ones Haley makes specifically for her. She always shows Haley whenever she uses one of her recipes too :,)

She’ll probably share the things she bakes with you before she even realises it’s something you enjoy - and when she does realise, she’ll be super excited at the possibility of having another baking buddy.

If she has a crush on you, she’ll go out of her way to ask you about your favourites, and will try her hand at making a version of it that you can both eat together.

If it’s not something she or Haley have made before, she’ll keep you updated on the process as they work it out. Will insist on feeding you, and will wink cheekily at you when she uses the same fork for herself <3

If you get into a relationship together, she’ll share all of her ingredients, recipes, and even cooking utensils with you. Will also look for cute shape pans or cookies cutters to gift you.

Overall Baking Skill: 4.5/5. They are sisters, after all.

Abigail:

Never thinks about it honestly - she likes baked goods, but she just doesn’t see herself getting much out of making them. Has all the ingredients available to her if she ever changes her mind though.

Prefers things with dark chocolate or seasonal berries, and especially likes eating them with accompaniments like hot cocoa, whipped or ice cream.

Haley’s not really her crowd, but she always gets a custom birthday cake from her every year since she started offering.

She keeps an eye on Pierre’s inventory, so if something that Sam or Sebastian likes comes in or restocks, she can be the first to grab a few of them.

She keeps keeps them on her person when they go to hang out, so she can immediately give them one if they mention they’re getting a bit hungry. Doesn't make any sort of deal about it either, just holds it out to them. Neither Sam nor Sebastian knows why she does this, but they’re not complaining either.

If you like baking, you’ll have to invite her if you want her to join you. She’s not good or bad at helping out, and will prefer if you take the lead for the majority of it. She will bring over the little extras or whatever you’re missing though! And as you serve up, she’ll offer to make you a drink or something simple to go with it :)

If she has a crush on you, she’ll start including you in her little Sam+Seb snack grabs, and if you ever mention needing something but not being able to find it in town, she’ll secretly get Pierre to special order it, by saying she’s heard alot about it in town recently, and they could turn a pretty big profit by being the sole provider! Is she lying? Yes. But, it’s for the farmer, so who cares <3

If you end up getting into a relationship together, she’ll make sure you’re always stocked up, mostly on general ingredients, but especially any decor. Likes buying you sprinkles or marshmallows and making you custom mixes.

She’s still pretty serious about the Egg Festival by this point, so maybe consider making her a few themed items using her mixes? She’ll love that.

Overall Baking Skills: 2.5/5. 'Decor Skills 100'.

A/N: That's it for these headcannons! Hope you liked them :)

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cursedvibes · 8 months

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I started reading Tengoku Daimakyou and am now up to chapter 20. It's an interesting story and that plus the human experimentation and world building is what is keeping me hooked so far. The School in particular is what's really up my alley. Experiments, clueless superpowered kids, incubators behind the scenes. It reminds me a bit of The Promised Neverland, particularly the early chapters and when we started to find out about the farms. I hope there will be a bit more focus on it in the future. Can't wait to find out how it and the Man-Eaters are all connected.

Haruki is definitely my favourite character so far, although Dr. Usami is also very interesting, but I'm not sure how long he will stick around. Unsurprisingly in Haruki's case, since he's by far the most well developed character. Besides exploring the world, he and his backstory is what makes the chapters outside The School worth it for me. I just wish they wouldn't push this romance with Maru so much. Maru is the type of knucklehead character I'm never that interested in anyway, but ever since Haruki came out to him, he's really grating on my nerves. Haruki tells him a very personal and traumatic detail about him and all he can think about is how this inconveniences him and complicates his attraction to him. Not to mention that he just keeps on misgendering Haruki and has now tried to force himself on him twice (and the 2nd time the only thing keeping him away was "she screams like a girl"...). He's like the worst aspects of Denji (csm). I get being a horny teenager and growing up in a lawless society, but if Denji understands consent, I see no reason why Maru can't be a decent person as well.

That's another thing that puts me a bit off with this series. It's so horny about kids (or more specifically girls). Haruki's body gets sexualized so much and I really didn't need to see naked 13 or 14 yo. I'm guessing Shiro getting that shower pic will become important later again, but you don't need to close in on it this much. I get it. She's naked, he finds her attractive. It's not hard to figure out. And that thing with Maru and the girl from the inn was just...idk why that needed to happen at all. A kid getting into prostitution wouldn't be unusual in such a world, but don't sexualize her this much and make her super excited about that prospect?? And apparently the important thing between Kona and Tokio getting closer is that we get a full page of Tokio's breasts... I'm sure this story could function perfectly fine without the naked kids even if you want to explore sexuality.

But anyway, despite the things that bother me about it, I will probably fully catch up on it in the next days, since it's not that many chapters. I'm looking forward how the Dr. Usami situation will develop.

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elliotts-pocket-crab · 2 years

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I also have another one. What the marriage candidates ideal date would be. Like where they would go and what they would do.

Aside from the cannon ones in their heart events, what else would they do.. hmm..

Da ladies:

Haley: if she could do anything without worrying about money, responsibilities, ect she'd want to go on a couple's vacation somewhere beautiful like Dubai or Greece. She'd want to take so many pictures with you!! Let her feel like a travel influencer for a bit

Emily: any time spent with you us her favorite, but something where she can teach you something or show u her interests or learn about yours is ideal

Leah: is it really a date if all she wants to do is paint you? 🤣 that's really what she wants.

Abigail: take her to explore somewhere interesting! Take her down in the mines and teach her how to fight, or take her to an abandoned haunted house at night to try and find ghosts

Penny: she'd love to go to a beautiful garden and have lunch there with a fancy tea set

Maru: take her to an observatory!!! Or a science museum!!

Da fellas:

Sebby: he's a simple emo man. Either just chilling under a gazebo while it rains and watching frogs and ducks go by in the lake or having a chill mall date like a true emo

Sam: as much as a romantic he can be, he'd much rather have fun at a party or concert with you! Sure, he could do the basic dates, but he likes these better

Alex: traditional wine and dine date, but not bc hes boring or anything, he just watches too many cheesy hallmark romance movies with his grandma

Elliot: another wine and dine date, but bc he wants to romanticize his life like a romance novel lmao

Shane: not a traditional date guy, he'd call anything a date if it's you two together. Painting a building together? A date. Taking a walk together? A date. He's not picky, he just likes to spend time with you

Harvey: he tries to be very original with dates. He just wants to impress you and be creative, you never know where he's gonna take you next!

#stardew valley emily #stardew valley haru #stardew valley haley #stardew valley elliott #stardew valley shane #stardew valley harvey #stardew valley alex #stardew sebastian #stardew valley hcs

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xian1na · 11 months

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buncha words bout some spring animes #5

Now that I'm a Serious and Employed Person I appreciate series like Skip and Loafer or SpyFam even more. There's nothing better than coming back home and relaxing with some cute and funny anime. It may well be that if I rewatched some older series which I'd dropped or skipped altogether because they seemed boring, I would actually like them much more now. Well, for now let's stick to spring shows. Enjoy!

The Witch from Mercury (season 2, ep. 1-3) - one more week and I'll finally catch up to GWitch. These first three episodes were a real rollercoaster - we started with a pretty chill one, just reestablishing the characters and plot for the second cour. AND THEN! Episode two was wild. I gotta say, what's really amazing about the writing in this series is how it keeps introducing asshole characters, only to make you feel sorry for them after just a couple of episodes. And it actually works, I really care about these guys. I want to believe they're going to be alright... I don't know how dark Gundam endings usually are, but I get a feeling it's better to expect the worst and get a nice surprise, instead of the other way around.

Oshi no Ko (ep. 6) - yeah, yeah, I've watched another one. I planned to give it one last chance before dropping it but then Oshi no Ko had the gall to drop the best episode since the prologue. I still have some issues with it but I think it did a great job characterising Akane (and Yuki, too), making her relatable and sympathetic. What helped a lot was that Aqua was barely present in this one. You know what guys, I don't think I like Aqua very much. Which is a shame, because acting and film stuff in this series interests me more than idol stuff. Methinks I should look for some anime/manga about acting.

Skip and Loafer (ep. 7) - The highlight of this episode was seeing the drama club pres guy actually doing something decent for a change. And of course we have a brand new character introduced in the last minutes of the episode. I guess she's either Shima's family or one of the people he met when he was an actor. I wonder how will this plot develop and how will this person be neutralised by Mitsumi. Or hey, maybe she won't be! There are some people with whom you just don't get along, and I don't see that a lot in anime, I don't think.

Heavenly Delusion (ep. 6-7) - We got less school and more Maru and Kiruko's adventures, I'm definitely fine with that. Episode 6 had some great jokes, faces and cuts of animation, and episode 7 on the other hand got really disturbing towards the end. I like how this series treats the characters' sexuality (so far) - I mean, they're kids, they're figuring things out, and it's presented with honesty you don't often see. These episodes were also a bit thinner on plot elements and mysteries, but I liked that. I guess it could be a breather before what comes next.

Hell's Paradise (ep. 7) - Last week I speculated, that something major was going to happen this episode. That... turned out to be wrong, more or less. We now know a little bit more about the island and the elixir of life, but the majority of the episode was devoted to lighter character moments. So now I don't even know what I should expect next week. To be honest Jigokuraku is also close to falling off my watchlist but I'll give it one more chance.

Insomniacs after school (ep. 4-6) - Aaaand I caught up to Insomniacs. I think it's growing on me - the side characters were nicely fleshed out in the recent episodes and the relationship between the two leads is cute (not my top ship of the season, but they're nice kids!). Am I really going to watch another romance series this season? I almost never watch them!

I skipped Yamada-kun this week, but I'm definitely coming back to it next time. And finally:

Spy x Family (ep. 10-12) - Ok, two things: 1) Bill Watkins (6) was even better than whatever I was picturing before watching the episode and the whole game of dodgeball was a riot. 2) And then episode 11 had some brilliant Anya Starlight Anya moments. I can't wait to see the pupper. Thankfully I don't have to wait three months, I can jump right in the second cour. Episode 12 was kind of a weak follow-up to the two preceding episodes and a weird finale to the whole season, but the penguins were cute. So really, it's impossible to say if it was good or bad.

And that's it from me! Thanks so much for reading, have a great week and see you next Saturday!

#anime #anime spring 2023 #hell's paradise #jigokuraku #oshi no ko #skip and loafer #skip to loafer #the witch from mercury #spy x family #insomniacs after school #kimi wa houkago insomnia #heavenly delusion #tengoku daimakyou #spring anime 2023

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buglovingbagel · 4 months

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Things to Know Before Requesting an Imagine!

> I mainly do Stardew Valley, but I also do Rainworld!

> I don't do NSFW as I am seventeen (I'll be eighteen soon, patience).

> It doesn't have to be romantic! I love romance, but again, I'll do nearly everything.

> My preferred characters are Shane, Hailey, Alex, Sebastian, Harvey, and Maru, so if you use them 99% chance I'll pick your request. Maybe 90% chance I'll do any of the others too though, I'm thirsting to write anything.

> How much and how detailed I write depends on my interest in your imagine!

How to make a request!

> Either through the marker on my page, commenting here, or commenting on an imagine! Please refrain from asking under my art unless it seems like I missed your request or the request is inspired directly by the art.

Final Details!

This may be kind of important?? I don't know.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE include details about how you want the farmer to behave even just a little bit in your request. I have a tendency to make the farmer a more ill and toxic character than most people do. I also make them in general a more triggering character to watch. It's just what happens.

If you'd like, you can choose from these presets for the farmers behavior!

PRETTT BIG TRIGGER WARNING FOR A! ⚠️

A) My main and favorite farmer. A relatively toxic but recovering drug addict trying to settle down and be less self sabotaging and self destructive. Has a bad habit in self harm. Polyamorous and Pansexual. Usually presented as masculine, but also presents feminine at times. Assertive but caring, can be seen as rude, relatively stoic, bottles shit up and then explodes. Flirty as well and far more loose when drunk or high (and they usually are high on weed, or at the least have edibles on them.)

TRIGGER WARNING ENDS!!

B) A similar figure to Alex! Was initially created to romance all the moms as a joke, lol. Used to highly enjoy rock climbing and regularly went to the gym. Now finds joy in climbing the rocks near the mountain, even if it isn't exactly as safe. Smokes, but nothing else. Cocky, but is actually incredibly insecure and just taking the fake it til you make it route. TW NEXT PART!! (pooossibly eating disorder??)

C) The most canon farmer possible. A very quiet and expressionless character. Mysterious, always seems to have the energy to do everything possible and gets close to people too fast. In their house, instead of having the wiki like we do, they have a corkboard covered in everything they know about the town. Things like "TO BE NORMAL, GIVE TWO GIFTS A WEEK (NOT BIRTHDAYS)", "CLINT LOVES GOLD", "KROBUS SELLS SPRINKLER ON FRIDAYS", etc. They become profitable a little bit too quick. Their combat in the mines is impeccable. They do become soft around those they really like and lose the stoicism if drunk or injured.

D) Just the ol basic! What most peoples Stardew Farmers come off as. Just a humble, kind, new farmer who stands on business but also is nice to everyone. The default regular person.

And of course, don't be afraid to mix it up and describe your own. I literally DO NOT CARE.

If a gender is not mentioned in request, I'll make it neutral.

#stardew valley #sdv #imagine #imagines #sdv imagines #stardew #sdv shane #sdv maru #sdv harvey #sdv sebastion #sdv hailey #stardew valley imagines #I LOVE STARDEW VALLEY!!!!#imagines request #request imagines #please request guys #im so desperate

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theysherobinbuckley · 1 year

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(platonic) stobin modern stardew valley au <3

Robin has played stardew a few times before and always enjoyed it a lot, but she never got through year 2 before she either 1. forgot about the game for a six months and had to start over or 2. got so frustrated trying to plan out her farm layout that she rage quit

Steve has been badgering her about them not having enough shared hobbies. They're not always in the mood for a 48 race mario kart tournament and Steve just wants something chill they can do together

Cue Steve looking through all the games on Robin's console (a yellow switch lite with little pokeball thumb grips) and stumbling on stardew valley and being like oh hey i got this game for will for his birthday!

Robin's hesitant, tries to tell Steve that it's probably not really his speed, but he shows up the next day having watched 6+ hours of stardew playthroughs and downloaded the game onto his own console (OLED switch he bought mainly for the kids to use)

They name their farm Buckington Farm and immediately start sectioning off areas for different things. Robin is vaguely aware that they can raise sheep and rabbits but never got that far in game before. Steve learns this and decides that his main goal is to create a rabbit hutch

Steve can't go into the mines alone because he always forgets to bring food or medicine and gets his shit rocked every time. He's great at battling monsters and never misses a hit, but he absolutely beefs it in the mines if Robin isn't there to provide backup

Robin is a fucking beast at fishing. She never misses a fish. Steve is endlessly crafting bait for her to use and leaving it in her wooden chest as a little gift.

He's also in charge of collecting all the eggs/milk while Robin is taking care of the crops. Steve names their first chicken Steve Jr and it's his favorite chicken. He's extremely emotionally attached to their animals, which he's named after all the kids. Seeing "El/Lucas/Dustin is very happy today!" always makes him smile

They each have their favorite townspeople. Steve's best friends are Alex, Haley, Penny, Sam, and Lewis. Robin's favorites are Emily, Maru, Leah, Sam, Abigail, and Sebastian.

Robin is a little apprehensive about romancing any of the ladies because she doesn't want Steve to make fun of her taste and also Steve hasn't seemed really interested in doing that either, so is it weird if she does it? Oh god it's weird if she does it

Meanwhile Steve is giving every single townsperson a gift every day. He has no idea there's reference sites so every time he gives a gift it's a crapshoot. They only like the gifts about half the time because he gives them shit like seashells and acorns

He also has no idea that romancing people is an option. Robin gets far enough in her friendship with Abigail and Leah that Harvey lets them know about the bouquets for sale and Steve is totally blindsided

He spends a lot of time deciding which person he's going to romance, careful not to step on Robin's pixelated toes. She's convinced he's gonna go for Haley, but he sets his sights on Penny and Sebastian

Sebastian is a surprise for Robin because she wasn't really aware of Steve being anything other than straight, but he comes out to her by asking her to make a pro/con list of which one he should court

That pro/con list completely flies out the window when they meet Eddie and Steve becomes a little obsessed with Sebastian as a result. Robin teases him about it endlessly.

Eddie's over at Steve's one day while they're playing (they have to play at least once a week, and Robin doesn't let Steve play without her), sees Sebastian, and goes "hey, that guy looks cool! you should be his friend." Robin laughs for ten minutes at the way Steve blushes

Steve spends days trying to convince Robin to let Eddie join their farm (he saved for months to be able to get a switch lite, but Wayne surprised him with one as a gift for finally graduating high school), but Robin is not having it

They're well into year 3, they're pretty established, and they have a good system. Robin loves Eddie but she thinks that adding another farmer will fuck up all their shit

Steve agrees to make a secondary farm with Eddie "as long as you don't forget about your primary responsibility, Steve" and Eddie plays with him for maybe a full stardew year before he reveals that even though he LOVES to watch Robin and Steve play, it's really just not his kind of game. So Steve's attention goes back to Buckington

Robin is overjoyed. Eddie comes over pretty much every week to watch them play and make commentary and steal their snacks

Robin marries Leah and Steve doesn't marry Sebastian because Sebastian wants to leave pelican town and Steve immediately feels guilty about trying to tie him to a small town that he doesn't like all that much, and he doesn't think about why that matters so much to him

Steve doesn't marry anyone, actually. He just focuses on his rabbits - Ozzy, Van Halen, Dio, and Judas - while Robin and Leah build their little family next door. He's too busy trying to romance Eddie to find time to romance any of the townspeople. Robin's pretty busy laughing her head off at all his attempts to flirt

#platonic stobin #stardew valley au #steve harrington #robin buckley #stranger things #platonic stobin fanfic #ej posts #ok to rb #this got way longer than i expected #i also might write a fanfic about it but this is Very long

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itzsarahhh · 8 months

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Friday is just full of new episodes... I mean Love Class 2, Dangerous Romance, I Feel You Linger In the Air, Stay By My Side… what a great morning for me lol

Would be even better if My Personal Weatherman aired this week too but we have to wait another week 😭

My short thoughts on the episodes:

Love Class 2 EPs 5&6: Maru out here breaking hearts asking if the kiss was a prank. Like sir? Also the guy coming back into Kim An’s life for what? To ruin it again? I need him gone pls. Also the third couple is cute, I love me some sulking moments, and Sungmin sulking while posing for the art class was adorable. Excited for the next episodes.

Dangerous Romance Ep2: we already knew Perth and Chimon were good at acting so there is need to mention that. I am interested to see if this show will be able to “redeem” Kang, because in my opinion it doesn’t matter how shitty one’s life is, that doesn’t give you the right to bully someone else. At the very least I would like to see some sincere apologies from Kang and friends to their victims. Also A+ to grandma, she really is the best character after Sailom for me.

I Feel You Linger In the Air Ep 2: Was that foreigner guy James in Bad Buddy, I swear that’s the same man who shot Pat lol. Anyways, this show is quite good so far and I love that it’s set in the past. I can already feel the chemistry between Jom and Yai and they haven’t really had a lot of interactions yet. I am looking forward to seeing how this story plays out.

Stay By My Side Ep 9: I like that these two are trying to communicate their thoughts and feelings even if it takes Bu Xia getting drunk to do so. Also I know Jiang Chi wants to help Bu Xia get rid of the voices, but he should tell him what he is planning to do. Bu Xia should have a say in what happens, especially if something bad could potentially happen to someone he cares about. But these two are cute and I hope they talk things out before going through with the ritual or whatever it is.

My Personal Weatherman Ep 3: did not air this week and I might die having to wait another week. This show really took me by surprise with how much I am enjoying it. Idiots in love who suck at communication. Now that the communication part has gotten a little bit better, I am hoping they can be more honest and open with their feelings. And them going on an actual date? Cute.

Can’t wait for next Friday!

#that’s nearly one from each country #thai bl #dangerous romance #i feel you linger in the air #taiwan bl #stay by my side #korean bl #love class 2 #japanese bl #my personal weatherman

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stardewjournal · 1 year

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Today in “I should stop procrastinating and making some time for this project”... Some development ! I didn’t release Willy in the previous update because I wanted to make the lily-thingie on his head, but I was thoroughly unhappy with the results. But it was still way too simple, so I ended up making him barefoot.

Next up I decided to go to the simpler edits instead of going for the romance candidates. First I went for the old mariner and decided to make him a cecaelia. Not only that, but to be roughly similar to the mermaid we see in the show during the Night Market and Ginger Island on rainy days. At first, I tried to make her a little pirate-like but it didn’t look so nice, so I just had her with a slit-cut long skirt to “hide” the tentacles. I actually managed to change the lines so she wouldn’t be called “old mariner” or have an accent. The lines might still change but I’m roughly happy.

And lastly, Mr Q. I had two ideas: either for him to draw inspiration from the caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland or a mysterious man in a kitsune mask. I went for the later, I’m still working in the art for the portrait. I also gave him hakama and hair to make him more visually interesting.

I also decided to toy with the bastet Maru for shits and giggles. Because of the limitations I need to be very careful of how I use my space. It was a fun exercise nonetheless. If I’d develop it, the later would have paws for hands instead, kind like of Felicia from Darkstalkers although the former concept was also fun to toy with.

I’m still going for a cyborg idea. I want to make a head piece roughly like Demi from Phantasy Star IV with a visor similar to the cyborgs from Disgaea.I might also use the general gist of the latter for the body too.

#enchanted sdv #wip

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i would love to know your ranking of all the sdv chars

Oh that's difficult tbh. Everytime I start a new save my favorite characters change lol.

My top non romanceable characters are Robin, Caroline, the Wizard, Willy, Linus and Gus. Love them all so much. I always try to befriend the wizard early but he is such a bitch to befriend, but I just like his vibes and the stupid little mysterious way he talks. He is just a divorced little guy who fumbled a bad bitch smh. Robin and Linus... no explanation needed tbh. Caroline....... god I want to marry her and take her away from Pierre. Gus wins me because of that scene with Linus where he tells him he doesn't want anyone in town to go hungry. And willy,,, i just like fishing next to him tbh.

I LOVE JAS AND VINCENT BTW. Love child characters, I wish there were more heart events with them.

As for the bachelors and bachelorettes... i love so many of them it's hard to rate them... Elliot is currently my favorite, he is so Howl coded. My usual favorite is Leah (and the one I married more times than any other).

I really like Penny, Abigail and Maru in a big sister way, I want to help them chase their dreams kinda way, I want to see them grow and flourish kinda way (that being said I have married Abigail before because I also like her like that sometimes).

Shane is great, though i used a mod to give him a new routine and change some stuff in the later game (after you have enough hearts with him) because the actual game just kept his old bad habits.

KROBUS IS BELOVED, but he takes so long to show up I never managed to get him as a roommate tbh, I think I'll try it in my current save.

I never got more than 2 hearts with Alex, but i've seen the gameplay of Alex with a male farmer and bro... that shit is beautiful.

My first love in sdv was Haley and I still love her so much even tho I never married her. Toxic yuri. I need her bad.

And I can't wait to meet Leo because I never managed to go to Ginger Island 😭 so idk anything abt that

#i love most of the characters tbh #and i can't rank them because the rank changes everyday lol #answered #sdv

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Chapter Eighteen of My Everlasting Light

The final chapter of my Stardew Valley fan fiction about the relationship between Sebastian and my farmer, Lily. Thanks so much to everyone who has read my work so far, I notice and appreciate every like I receive! Please rest assured I have ideas for more stories, this is just the end of the main arc, not the end of Seb & Lily!

Synopsis: Their wedding day has finally arrived and emotions are running high

Cast: Original Female Character, Sebastian, Sam, Emily, Haley, Maru, Robin, Demetrius, Mayor Lewis, all other villagers mentioned

Contents: Established Relationship, Wedding, Family & Friendship Dynamics, Love, Romance, Bonding, Out of Control Soppiness, Emotional Sex, Happy Ending

Warnings: Sexual content (at the very end of the story, extremely mild and non-graphic, emphasis is heavily on the emotional connection, but I thought I'd better label it NSFW just to be on the safe side!)

Forever, With You

"You okay, bro?" Sam asked. Sebastian glanced distractedly at him, then the clock, then fidgeted with his tie for about the fortieth time, then looked at the clock again. "You look nervous as all hell."

The two were waiting in Sam's bedroom for the time when they would head out to the wedding venue. The rest of their families were chattering loudly in the living room and they had moved in here to try and assuage Sebastian's anxiety but Sam wasn't sure if it was working. He had seen his friend on edge before but this was a whole new level. He had spent what seemed like an age pacing back and forth, wringing his hands and, if he hadn't given up smoking, Sam was sure he would have gone through a whole pack by now.

Sebastian sank down on his friend's bed, put his head in his hands and let out a long, heartfelt sigh.

"I'm okay," he said softly. "Really, I am. I just… I can't believe it's actually happening." He looked up and Sam was shocked to see tears glistening in his eyes. "I'm so happy. I never thought in a million years that anything like this would happen to me. I'm going to marry Lily. She's going to be my wife. How did I get this lucky, Sam? Is this really happening?"

He started to cry then, seeming almost surprised by his own tears. Sam let out a sigh of his own and sat down on the bed next to him. He'd known Seb since they were both kids and loved him like a brother. He knew how much he'd suffered, how lost and alone he'd felt for most of his life, and he also knew that right now these tears were probably the best thing that had ever happened to him.

He put an awkward arm around his friend. "Yeah, dude, it's really happening. You've finally found where you belong."

Sebastian let out a sob and the two of them sat together in companionable silence, even Sam knowing that sometimes words just weren't necessary anymore.

"I swear to Yoba, Lily," Haley declared. "If you don't wear some make-up on your wedding day I'm going to have to burn your farm down or something!"

"Haley!" Emily looked shocked and then frowned and folded her arms. "Except for the farm burning I am actually on my sister's side this time. Lily, you just have to do this for your wedding day, I think it's actually the law!"

"They're right!" Maru exclaimed, pointing at her face. "Look at me, I'm a science geek and even I'm wearing lipstick!"

Lily looked at her bridesmaids and then threw up her hands in surrender. "Okay, okay, for the sake of peace. But only a little!" She felt so nervous that she really didn't want to fight with them on this. Besides which, they had all done so much for her today, getting her through the morning when her anxiety had threatened to completely cripple her, helping her into her dress, arranging her hair so beautifully, how could she deny them this one last thing?

"Oh, wonderful!" Haley clapped her hands together. "I'll just go get my stuff! Maru, come help me look for that eyeshadow set, I think you had it last."

Emily and Lily watched as the two girls headed off to Haley's room. When the door closed behind them Emily laid a hand on Lily's shoulder and looked at her in the mirror.

"How are you doing, hun?" she asked. "Now that they've gone, you can tell me the truth."

"Oh, Em," Lily's face crumpled and tears started to fall. "I'm so nervous I can't stand it! I'm afraid of all the people that are going to be there, of being the centre of attention, that I'm not going to look right, that I'll make a fool of myself, that…"

"Hey, shush now," Emily spun the chair her friend was sitting in around, knelt down and gathered her into her arms. "Now stop all that, shush." She patted her softly on the back. "You look beautiful and you are going to be just fine. Why don't you tell me what this day is really all about, hmm? Why don't you tell me what you want more than anything right now?"

"I want Seb!" Lily wailed. "I want my Sebby, I want to be in his arms right now. I love him so much!"

"That's right, Lily," Emily gently stroked her hair. "That's what you want and that's what this day is all about. It's about you and Seb. All you need to worry about is being with him, okay? Keep your heart focused on that and everything else will flow perfectly because that's how love works."

Haley and Maru returned at that moment, make-up bags in hand, chattering brightly, then stopped and gazed in confusion at the sobbing bride. Emily waved a meaningful hand in their direction and for once, the normally exuberant girls immediately understood and sat down beside the two of them, adding their own quiet, comforting arms to the mix.

"Mom, if you make my tie any tighter you're gonna choke me!" Sebastian exclaimed as his mother fussed over his shirt collar. "You know I'm just going to loosen it again the moment you leave."

"Oh, I know, Sebby," his mom lifted a hand to her face to wipe away a tear. "I'm sorry, you just look so handsome. Oh… my little Sebby… getting married..."

"Now, now, come on dear," Demetrius caught her by the shoulders and started to lead her away. "You need to take your seat, the ceremony will be starting soon."

"I know, I'm coming!" Robin flapped a hand at him and turned to her son one last time. "I'm so proud of you, Sebby, and so happy for you and Lily," she whispered before finally letting her husband lead her off to her seat.

Sebastian stared after them, hand absent mindedly going to his tie and loosening the knot his mother had made. It was true, it would be starting soon, everyone was in place, the rows of seats filled with all the villagers, his parents and Lily's mom at the front, everyone else arrayed behind. There was Jodi with Vincent squirming in his chair next to her, looking extremely uncomfortable in his child sized suit. Pierre and Caroline sat sedately next to a grinning Abigail who was dressed in her usual purple and black and waving at him wildly before giving him her signature piercing wolf whistle. He wasn't entirely sure it was appropriate behaviour for a wedding but he was glad to see her nevertheless.

The older bachelors, Gus, Harvey and Willy were all grouped together, big smiles on their faces, Penny sat next to her mother Pam, who, for once, appeared to be sober and Elliott and Leah were together as usual. Marni and Shane were trying to coral an excited Jas, who was running around wildly exclaiming how she wanted a wedding of her own while the Mulners had taken an entire row to themselves, several chairs having been moved aside for the ever cantankerous George and his wheelchair. Clint, Gunther and Marlon were sitting in solitary seats at the back and even Linus was there, looking particularly nervous in a tweed suit he had borrowed just for the occasion.

Lily had wanted to get married as soon as possible after he proposed and so they'd arranged a fall wedding in the open air of the forest clearing where the flower dance was usually held. A rose covered wooden arbour arched over the altar where Mayor Lewis stood waiting to start the ceremony, ribbons fluttered everywhere and red, golden and orange flowers lined the aisle, all thanks to Evelyn and Caroline, who had both pitched in to make things as beautiful as possible. The nearby trees were fiery with their autumnal coats, falling leaves drifting lazily in the cool breeze and buffet tables were arranged around the edges of the field, little tables and chairs set ready for people to eat and talk at once the ceremony was over.

"How you feeling now, dude?" Sam asked into the noisy chatter of the assembled villagers.

Sebastian looked at his best man, standing solid and beaming as always by his side. He felt a surge of gratitude for his friend, who had gone above and beyond the call of duty in supporting him and helping him arrange all of this.

"I'm okay." He looked up and around at everything, the sea of faces, the flowers, the swirling leaves.

Now was the time. Now was the moment he'd been waiting for. He closed his eyes and sighed.

"I'm actually feeling okay."

"That's good, bro, because here she comes."

A hush finally descended on the gathering and then a sweet little swell of piano music sounded in the air. It was one of the songs he'd written for Lily, soft and lilting, she'd chosen it to walk down the aisle to because she said it always calmed her down, just like he did.

And then he saw her, walking alongside her smiling friend Emily, who she had chosen to give her away in place of her father. The blue haired girl had donned a suit for the occasion and Haley and Maru, wearing simple rust coloured bridesmaid's dresses, trailed behind them, small baskets of flowers held in their hands. But it was Lily who took all his attention, who made everything else disappear, the whole world fading into soft focus as his wife to be moved slowly towards him.

She was beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. The most radiant thing he'd ever seen. She carried a bouquet of orange and cream roses, her dark auburn hair tumbling in endless waves around her face and over her shoulders, more flowers holding a long, flowing veil in place. Her hazel eyes were bright and shining, her smile sweet and shy, her lips so soft and dusky he felt like he wanted to kiss them forever. The mermaid pendant he'd given her at the feast of the moonlight jellies nestled between her breasts which were cradled in an ivory dress made of intricately layered and embroidered silk and tulle, moulding perfectly to her slender body, flaring smoothly out into a drifting skirt, just as delicate and stunning as the woman who wore it.

"Lily," he whispered her name and held out his hand as she finally came to a halt by his side. When she smiled and placed her hand in his he felt like his heart was about to burst. All he could do was smile back at her, staring at her like she was his own personal sun and he could never, ever have his fill of her.

She was everything he'd ever wanted in his entire life and she was about to become his forever.

Lily gazed into the eyes of the man who was soon to be her husband and felt her heart expand. He was so handsome in his perfectly fitted suit and tie, his jet black hair like silk, falling in soft strands around his face, touching on his smooth, dark brows, framing his flawless skin, enhancing his large, deep grey eyes, so compelling beneath his long lashes, and his smile, oh Yoba, his smile was brilliant, all hint of his former melancholy gone so that all she wanted to do was throw herself into his arms and only Mayor Lewis coughing and stuttering through the start of the ceremony reminded her that this wasn't the right time just yet.

"Ahem… Dear friends, we are gathered here today to witness the joining of this man and woman in marriage. It's not so long ago that Lily first moved to our town and I couldn't be happier to see her and Sebastian come together on this day. Long may their union last. I understand that both participants have written their own vows. Sebastian, if you'd like to proceed…"

Sebastian took a deep breath and she smiled up at him, knowing he must be just as nervous as she felt. She held his hand tighter, willing all her love into him and his gaze softened, something seeming to settle inside him as her fingers squeezed his.

"Lily," his voice wavered slightly then grew suddenly stronger. "My Lily... I lost my heart to you the very first moment I saw you and it's been yours ever since. You've given me everything I ever needed in my life. With you I've found the peace, happiness and contentment I never thought I'd have. You took away my loneliness, my sadness, all the years I'd spent feeling worthless, you took it all away and made me feel wanted, like I finally belonged somewhere. With you, Lily. I belong with you. I live for you and you alone. For your beautiful face, your sweet smile, your gentle nature and the love you give so freely."

Sam stepped forward to pass Sebastian her wedding ring. It was the same rose ring he had given her back in their garden, she had never wanted any other, and now it would be the ring that bound them together. He looked deep into her eyes as he slid it on her finger and she let out a little whimper, heart aching, desperate to kiss him…

"Lily, the first time I gave you this ring, I swore to always protect you, that I would never let anyone hurt you ever again. And I promise you that again now. I promise that I will spend the rest of my life loving you, caring for you, protecting you, making you happy in every way I can. You're the most precious thing in the world to me, I never want to be parted from you. Please be mine, Lily. Be my wife…"

"Oh Seb…" she sobbed out his name, completely overwhelmed, wanting nothing more than to hold him and promise him over and over again that she would be his forever.

"And now you, Lily," the mayor turned to her.

"Say what you feel, hun," Emily whispered to her, pressing Sebastian's wedding ring into her palm. "Just say what you feel."

Lily gasped and released her tears, raw emotion flooded free and her words gushed forth, all her prepared vows forgotten, nothing but the purest of love guiding her heart.

"Seb! Oh Seb! I love you! I love you so much! I will never ever leave you, I promise! I've thought about nothing but your face, your voice, your smile, every single day since I met you! All I've ever wanted to do is make you happy, to take your sadness away, to make you know that you're so special, worth so so much, everything in the world! I love every single thing about you, you're the sweetest man I've ever known! I want to be with you forever Seb, forever… because... because yours are the only eyes I've ever been able to look into without fear! You're the only person who makes me feel safe! I need to be in your arms so badly Sebby, oh please, hold me forever, don't let me go, I need you so much… please, please... be my husband!"

Sebastian stared at her as she struggled to slide the ring onto his finger, one that matched hers save for the rose, with the same silver twisting leaves and vines. She was sobbing so helplessly, gripping his hand so tightly, tears pouring down her cheeks, her body trembling, her heart in her eyes, he knew that all her words were unrehearsed, that she was literally opening her soul to him and he loved her for it, felt tears forming in his own eyes…

"Oh Lily," he whispered her name, fully aware that the mayor was staring nonplussed at both of them, but still completely unable to stop his tears from joining hers.

"Ah… erm…" the Mayor gaped at the crying couple and turned to look at Sam for help.

"Say the words, dude," Sam encouraged with a grin. "Believe me, they're ready."

"Um… do you, Sebastian Dawson, take this woman, Lily Rose Donnelly, to be your wife?"

"I do," Sebastian pulled Lily into his arms and kissed her, quieting her sobs with his lips, lifting his hand to her face to smooth away her tears.

"Uh…" the mayor looked supremely flustered.

"Carry on, dude," Sam nudged him.

"Ah, do you, Lily Rose Donnelly, take this man, Sebastian Dawson, to be your husband?"

"I do," Lily sobbed out between kisses.

"Um… ah… then as the mayor of Pelican Town, and regional bearer of the matrimonial seal, I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may, er, continue to kiss the bride."

Sebastian wrapped his arms even more tightly around his wife, kissing her with a depth and intensity he'd never felt before, even with her, his heart so full of love and happiness that he could feel it glowing, his entire being pouring into her, melding with her, his whole body thrumming like electricity was running through him. He never wanted to let go of her, never wanted to spend another minute apart from her.

"Um… how long are they going to keep kissing for?" Mayor Lewis asked helplessly.

"Just let them be," Emily said, smiling benevolently at the two newly weds. "I think they just really need each other right now."

"Three cheers for Seb and Lily!" Sam called out, striding to the front of the aisle. "Mr and Mrs Dawson everyone!"

Cheers rang out and people rose from their seats and started clapping but for that one long moment all Seb and Lily knew was each other and the sweetness of their embrace.

"Wow!" Haley exclaimed as Sebastian and Lily finally began their walk back down the aisle to the accompaniment of much rice and petal throwing. "It's a good thing I used waterproof make up on Lily, imagine how messy the wedding photos would have been otherwise!"

"You might want to check out Robin," Emily nudged her sister and pointed with a wry smile at the red haired carpenter who was busy blowing her nose loudly on her handkerchief as her husband patted ineffectually at her heaving shoulders. "I don't think she had the same foresight and she's due to be in the pictures too!"

"Oh Yoba!" Haley took one look at the smudged eyes of Sebastian's weeping mother and headed off towards her bag of photography gear that lay near the buffet tables. "I think I might have some tissues in my bag. It's time for me to switch from bridesmaid duties to photographer mode anyway."

Emily stared after her retreating sister and then turned back to see Sebastian pick Lily up and carry her down the aisle. She couldn't help but feel some tears prick at her own eyes. He held her so close, kissed her so gently, gazed at her with such devotion that it was beautiful to see. She felt so happy for her friend. Lily had been such a timid, frightened little thing when she first came to Pelican Town, hardly venturing off her farm and when she did it was only to come into town for the absolute essentials. Emily had first bumped into her in Pierre's store and had instantly seen what a sweet natured individual lay beneath all the fears. She had felt it part of her duty in making the world a better place to befriend this shy girl and help her come out of her shell. She had never expected to be aided so much in this by Sebastian of all people.

Like most of the town residents she had never really known him that well, as he too kept himself to himself, but she had come to see over the last half a year just what a caring person he actually was and she had also seen first hand just how good he was for Lily. It really was as though the two of them had been made for each other. She narrowed her eyes and cast a glance at their auras, feeling a warmth in her heart when she saw the soft pink clouds that surrounded them both, spreading from one to the other in gentle bubbling streams, glowing with inner light wherever their bodies touched.

"Oh Lily," she said, finally letting her tears fall. "I'm so happy for you, my friend. You really have found the love of your life, there's no mistaking an aura like that. You two belong together in every way."

Lily finished arranging the final vase and stepped back to appreciate her work. There had been so many beautiful flowers at the wedding and she had tried to bring as many back with her as she could, wanting them around for as long as possible to remind her what a wonderful, albeit exhausting, day it had been.

Speaking of exhausting, she cast a concerned glance in the direction of their bedroom. Seb had gone in there a short while ago, supposedly to change out of his suit before returning to help her out of her dress, but she hadn't seen or heard a single sign of him since he disappeared. She approached the room softly and poked her head around the door to see her new husband stretched out on his side on the bed, white shirt unbuttoned, but otherwise still wearing his suit, his tie the only thing he'd managed to take off. He was fast asleep, the roses from her bouquet, which he'd been meant to be placing in a vase beside their bed, scattered on the pillow and comforter around him. She smiled and took herself into the bathroom. She didn't want to disturb him when he was resting so peacefully and she was sure she could manage to get out of the dress on her own if she studied it carefully in the mirror.

She did manage, after a lot of fumbling, to unzip the dress and gently peeled it off, not wanting to damage it in any way. Emily had spent so long working on it and it was the most beautiful garment she had ever owned. She folded it carefully and placed it back in the tissue lined box from which she had taken it that morning.

Morning. It seemed such a long time ago now. She had been so nervous and so much had happened since then. So many sweet, beautiful moments. She could hardly believe it. She looked at herself in the mirror as she gently unpinned her veil and combed out her hair. She felt a little sad to be taking it all off but fatigue tugged at her and all of a sudden she wanted nothing more than to lie in the arms of her husband. She slipped on the soft white chemise she had set aside for changing into after the wedding, turned towards the door connecting to their bedroom and opened it, quietly padding over towards the bed where he slept.

Her heart fluttered as she gazed down at him, loving every single curve and line of his face. He looked so beautiful while he was sleeping, his long lashes resting on his smooth cheeks, his silky black hair falling softly over his brows, she longed to touch him and before she could stop herself she was sitting on the bed next to him, stroking his skin and gazing into two deep, dark eyes that fluttered open at her contact.

"Hey, sweetheart," he smiled tiredly, reaching up to lazily caress her face. "I'm sorry, I was meant to help you out of that dress, wasn't I?"

"It's okay," she said, leaning her cheek into the warmth of his hand, loving the fondness in his eyes. "I managed it on my own… I didn't want to wake you."

He let out a soft little laugh and gently pulled her down onto the bed beside him. "Come lie with me, Lily," he said, "I know you must be as worn out as I am."

"I am tired," she agreed, snuggling wearily into his chest. She felt his arms settle around her, let out a little sigh and then, before she knew it, she was asleep, her head resting in the crook of his shoulder.

Sebastian woke first and checked the bedside clock. They'd slept for a good three hours, unsurprising as they'd both been pushed way beyond their socialising limits today. He dropped his gaze to Lily's face, watching her as she slept. He'd always loved to watch her sleep, loved how quickly she always drifted off in his arms, it made his heart full beyond all belief to know that she felt so safe with him. It was all he'd wanted to do for so long when he first met her, to just hold her like this, and now he got to do it every single day. He reached up and gently ran his fingers through her hair. Yoba, she was so beautiful, he loved her so much, couldn't believe she was actually his, wondered if he would ever believe it. He lifted the hand that held her wedding ring and smiled to himself.

His wife. She was his wife.

He reached out to touch her face, willing her to wake so he could look into her eyes, and, almost as though hearing his thoughts, her eyes flickered open and he found himself staring into their soft hazel depths, lost as always in the spiralling colours they held.

"Hi Sebby," she peered up at him sleepily then yawned and stretched in his arms, letting out the sweetest little squeak as she did so.

"Ah Yoba, Lily," he groaned and pulled her into his chest. "You are so cute when you do that!"

She giggled in his arms. "Should I do it again then?"

"Only if you want to kill me with cuteness!"

"I definitely don't want that!" She giggled again and slipped her arms around his neck, kissing him softly. "Have you been awake long?"

"A little while," he said, chasing her lips with his own and kissing her some more, feeling like he never wanted to stop. "I admit I spent some time just appreciating you."

She smiled into their kisses and he shivered at the feel of her, letting his hands slide gently up and down her back, gliding over the smooth silk that clung to her slender body. "Did you wear this specifically for our wedding night?" he asked appreciatively.

"Maybe," she responded playfully, lifting a leg and wrapping it around him. "Do you like it?"

"I like anything if you're in it," he said, dropping a hand to her hip. "But you do look especially good in this."

"Mmmm," she murmured as he nuzzled her neck. "I like being woken up like this."

"And I like waking you," he said softly, pulling her closer so that their bodies pressed together, loving her warmth even through the layers of their clothing.

And then their caresses were interrupted by a loud clang from outside swiftly followed by the sound of frantic meowing from the front door. They both jumped and then smiled at each another.

"Oh!" Lily raised a hand to her face, eyes wide. "I was so tired I forgot all about poor Nyx!"

"Does this make us bad cat parents?" Sebastian said with a wry grin.

"It might," Lily said with a laugh. "I'd better go see to her!"

"But I don't want to let you go," he complained, wrapping his arms more firmly around her and kissing her again.

He wasn't playing, he really didn't want to let her go, just holding her felt so good right now.

"I don't want to go either," she smiled fondly and brushed his hair with her fingers. "But I don't think Nyx is going to quiet down till I let her in. I'll be as quick as I can, okay?"

"Okay," he reluctantly let her go and watched her every step of the way as she walked out of the room. She was so perfect, all slender curves and long legs, like a little fawn, her auburn hair falling down her back and over her shoulders. His hand went to the mermaid pendant around his neck, his heart already longing for her return.

Lily returned from placating Nyx to find Sebastian lying naked in bed waiting for her. He had the sheets turned back ready for her, the raven sweep of his hair and the long, lean lines of his body a work of art in the low light of the bedside lamp.

"As good as you look in that," he said, eyes dark and intense on hers. "I want you to take it off for me."

She whimpered and obeyed instantly, utterly unable to do anything else before that mesmerising gaze. The silky material fell to the floor in a little heap at her feet and a look of satisfaction swept across his face.

"Come here."

He held out a hand to her and she felt a little thrill run through her at the sight of him. She had never seen anything so beautiful as the way he looked right now. Her husband. Waiting for her to come to him.

She took his hand and let him guide her down onto the bed.

"I want to feel my wife's skin next to mine," he said, voice thick with desire as he slid his arms around her and pulled her close. She let out a little cry as she felt him hard against her immediately.

"Already…?" she looked up into his eyes, shivering with her own need.

"You know I always want you, baby," he murmured, slowly sliding himself inside her and she sighed as their bodies pressed even more firmly together. Oh, Yoba, he fit her so well, she loved the way he felt, just long enough and wide enough to fill her completely without ever hurting her.

He didn't move, just let himself rest deep within her as their lips met and they sighed into each other's mouths, their hands gently caressing each other's backs. Lily felt a gentle pulse of warmth flow between their chests and pulled him to her till not a single inch separated them, loving the sweet, familiar sensation, wanting more of him, all of him, all that she could ever have…

"Oh Seb," she searched his eyes, hands tangling deep into his hair, body trembling against his. "I love you, I love being like this with you, it feels like your heart's inside me, too."

"That's because it is, baby," he stroked her hair, his gaze so full of tenderness that she shook even harder. He kissed her gently. "Everything I am is inside of you, Lily. I'm all yours, my love."

"Sebby…" Lily sobbed, reached up to take his face in her hands and kissed him as though her life depended on it, tears pouring down her cheeks. "Oh Sebby, I love you, I love you so much, you're my everything, I'm so happy! All I ever wanted from the day I met you was to spend forever in your arms, just to be with you forever!"

"I can give you forever, Lily," he smiled, smoothed her hair from her face, kissed her tears away. "I can give you forever. That's all I ever wanted too."

He moved gently inside her. "Forever..." he said softly, eyes fixed to hers.

"...with you," she finished and gave herself up to her husband's embrace.

~The End~

Cute little page dividers by @chachachannah / Boring old plain green ones by me!

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boyfeminism · 3 years

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eventually im gonna have a sdv playthru romancing most of the women i care about but until then i guess ill romance leah again

#i want to romance maru next #i Almost romanced penny in my first playthru but was too delighted by leah #i think romancing haley as a concept is So fun #and i just read the tag ''local mean girl starts thinking overalls are hot'' and thats so fun to me #she also calls you farm boy n i 😳#its the ummmmmmm westley princess bride effect ill be honest #she has you open a jar of pickles for her and then calls you strong?? im butch and a sucker #i care not for abigail #nor emily really #the men also mean nothing to me but i suppose i like alex best and sebastian gets frogs in your house and also zac likes him #someone also joked that itll just be butch4butch farmerxsebastion which Is good #but sebastion is also. if he was not a man id still care for him as little as i do abigail really.#the abigail hate is partially an old ''pester mico'' bit but i still like. dont care as much #i think maru's heart scenes are sweet and also shes so neat and smart #penny is sweet and kind and deserves good things #haley makes me blush i love when women are mean #thats all #i write little sdv snippets sometimes and theyre usually just like. small moments that i think would translate to words well #like waiting for iron in the middle of winter #others are really old when i was like aha wooow leah is sooo cool #(and then the recent one of the moonlight jelly convo post marrying leah)#but romancing haley would be So fun for things like that #mac speaks #stardew valley

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stardewremixed · 2 years

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Random headcanon

*Harvey enjoys reading Shakespeare. I think he and Elliott would be good friends.

*Elliott stares off into the river on the bridge because he thinks bridges are romantic and he needs inspiration for his Gothic romance novel.

*Alex drinks Gatorade constantly.

*Demetrius refuses to turn on the A/C in the summer because he's worried about his work papers fluttering away and ending up on the floor. His family has to sweat it out or use localized fans. Seb doesn't care. The basement is pretty cool.

*Gus donates food to the local shelter and soup kitchen.

*Haley goes shopping in Zuzu City frequently once access to the train is repaired. She is not a bus girl. Haley would do more online shopping if her internet didn't crash so often. She regularly calls Sebastian to come fix it. He obliges only because it's a gig and makes him gold but he is secretly starting to like her a bit. She doesn't find him that bad either.

*Sam used to cloud gaze with Granny Evelyn. He talks to Harvey about getting a better prescription so she can see the clouds again. He means well, but of course, doctor-patient confidentiality prevents Harvey from saying anything. He might just suggest it though in Evelyn's next check-up. ❤☁️

*Lewis wanted to be on a cooking competition show when he was younger. That's why he's so adamant about the soup being perfect for the Governor during the luau.

*Evelyn used to collect seashells with her little girl (Alex's mom). It's too painful, both emotionally and physically to do it now. But during the luau she let's herself dream a little and remembers her daughter.

*Robin is the unofficial town tourism board. Mayor Lewis always ropes her into meeting newcomers when they arrive. She is friendly and personable and a good fit for this role. I imagine she traveled frequently when she was younger and that's how she met Demetrius.

*Abigail plays World of Warcraft and Elder Scrolls Online. She has an epic high level character in both, even higher than Sebastian.

*Jas enjoys playing hide and seek with Shane and Marnie, but hates it when Mayor Lewis does. He's terrible at hiding, and he always sneezes and gives away his place.

*Post-recovery Shane likes to take naps in the Farmer's field on sunny days.

*Sam's allergies make him a poor farm companion, but he does wonders in sprucing up the cabin. If married, he would even create a little music room for himself and their kids.

*Marnie enjoys working out once a week at Caroline's. It helps with her body confidence. She is hoping to convince Pam to join sometime.

*Pam was married to a sailor at one point. He left her soon after Penny was born, going to procure diapers and he never returned.

*The witch used her memory erasing technique on the Wizard, her ex-husband to make him forger who his child is in SDV.

*Caroline once considered getting a health coach certification but worried the classes would take her away from raising Abigail properly.

*Pierre is a workaholic, but he allows himself to unwind at Stardrop every Friday evening. He wishes Caroline would join him, but she's not a night owl.

*Gunther is allergic to peppers. He hates spicy food. Tacos literally make him gag.

*Penny relates better to children than adults. She is a painfully shy introvert and she had a speech impediment as a child. She used a puppet to help communicate.

*Jas also had delayed communications, and Vincent is showing early signs of ADHD.

*Emily and her best friend, Sandy grew up doing everything together before moving to the Desert. They swam in the Gem Sea, they played pirates and nobles in the Cindersap Forest, and they collected gems in the quarry. They always invited Haley to join but Haley refused since she didn't like the more active gameplay. When Sandy moved away, Haley was secretly glad hoping Emily would finally spend more time with her.

*Leah loves making fresh salads. When she lived in the city, she would visit the Farmer's Market near daily.

*Maru wonders what life in space would be like. Her scientific and rational brain tells her she could never be an astronaut because of her poor eyesight and low stamina, but that doesn't stop her from dreaming.

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coolunspokenforname · 2 years

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Stardew Valley AU-SBI and co

While Stardew Valley has romance and marriage, this au doesn’t. While certain characters may be replacing bachelors, it’s only because their stories fit. This au is completely platonic (exception for Philza and Kristin Minecraft, who are still married in this au).

Tommy

The player character in his au, Tommy recently moved to his grandfather’s old farm after growing disillusioned with the city life and his desk job. He realized that he doesn’t want to live that kind of life, so he opens the letter his grandfather gave him and found the deed to the farm. He lived on the farm as a child with his parents before they moved to the big city, and now that he’s back he will try to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

Philza

(Robin and Mayor Lewis replacment)

The first person Tommy meets in the village, Philza is the person who takes care of most of the town. He will renovate Tommy’s house and help him out when he needs tips for the farm, though he isn’t the town expert on any of the skills. He lives on a nearby ranch with his wife. Loves: All universal loves, Life elixir, Fairy Rose (special dialogue: Thank you! This reminds me of my wife.), Duck Feather, Green Tea, Emerald.

Kristin

(Marnie replacement)

The owner of the ranch to the south of Tommy’s farm, she is the one to go to when in need of animals or their food. She works the same hours Philza does and doesn’t spend her Mondays watching a microwave for six hours. She gives Tommy tips on how to take care of the animals, and sometimes offers to take care of them when Tommy’s too busy on the farm or in the mines. She is married to Philza. Loves: All universal loves, Void egg, Void Essence.

Wilbur

(Leah and Sam replacement)

Wilbur moved to the town a couple years before Tommy moved in. He tends to wander around the village, stopping at spots to play his guitar. After getting a couple hearts he starts to visit Tommy’s farm to play while Tommy works. Loves: All universal loves, blueberries, salmon (special dialogue similar to Abigail’s eating rocks dialogue, haven’t figured it out yet), coffee.

Technoblade

Technoblade is pretty distant from most of the other villagers, though he is friends with Philza and amicable to Wilbur. He also is rivals Squidkid (the bar owner) and Dream (head of the adventurer's guild). The first time passing out, Technoblade finds Tommy and nurses him back to health. He leaves with a warning to be careful not to overexert himself. Loves: All universal loves, Potatoes, Cave Carrot, Emerald, Squid Ink, Truffle.

Tubbo

(Pierre stand in with hints of Penny and Maru)

Working at the grocery store, Tubbo is the one to go to when buying seeds, ingredients, or really anything. Tommy’s childhood friend, he lives with his uncle Shlatt. When he’s not working himself to death, Tubbo usually spends his time either inventing at the museum or walking about the town with a distant look in his eyes, thinking up his next life changing idea. Loves: All universal loves, goat milk, goat cheese, Battery Pack, Radioactive Bar.

Ranboo

Also new in town, Ranboo lives with his siblings. Eret, who runs the museum, and Niki, who runs a shop near the ocean selling fishing supplies. Ranboo’s six heart scene is him admitting to being afraid of the water, and the subsequent scenes are him admitting it to Niki, and then him facing his fear. Loves: All universal loves (except Golden Pumpkin), Void Essence, Solar Essence, Spaghetti. Hates: Golden Pumpkin, Pumpkin

Edit: I wrote this right before I went to bed, so I completely forgot to credit @philzaarctic who gave me suggestions for Technoblade and Philza’s loves. Sorry about that, I get a little forgetful when I’m tired.

#tommyinnit #philza #wilbur soot #technoblade #tubbo #ranboo #sbi au #dsmp au #don't mind any mistakes i may have missed

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jujubean90 · 2 years

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Word Count: 6260

Genre: AoT AU! Modern Foreign Exchange Students x OC, Slow Burn Romance (My OC Adelaide x Reiner Braun and @sparklekitteh x Jean Kirstein). This fic is literally for the two of us (but there are some single characters so, if you want a pairing, we can plot)

Warnings: Characters are appropriately aged up for NSFW situations. Do not repost, copy, or duplicate. Sorry for typos. I try. Remember I’m hella dyslexic. NSFW Minors DNI mentions of boners and sexual conquests. Please if you are going to criticize my attempts to use another language, be gentle. I did the best research I could. Constructive criticism is welcomed concerning the German and French language and cultural stuff mentioned. Also, when I say football, I mean actual football, not the American version.

Featured Characters and ships in this series:

AOT: Ymir x Historia Reiss, Eren Yeager X Mikasa Ackerman, Connie Springer x Sasha Braus, Bertholdt Hoover x Annie Leonhart, Marcel Galliard, Porco Galliard, Marco Bodt, Erwin Smith, Levi Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Pieck Finger, Mina Carolina (Will be updated over time) My OC: Maru Anshul, Dresen Zalargin, Kaleo and Nerao Caldera, Catorce Oreic, Teresan Molnier

Next Chapter here!

Synopsis: Adelaide Drust plays hockey for her university in a little country called Paradis. It's the destination for many foreign exchange students, including herself. There's always something to do, but she prefers her solitude outside of class and practice, until her classmate and project partner Jean Kirstein invites her to his frat's last weekend BBQ of the year. She rolls the idea of going in her mind as she takes in all the new projects thrown her way during midterms. A chance meeting with a stranger at the gym late at night further solidifies her decision to socialize and get to know the student body.

Adelaide blinked as she tried to regain some sort of focus for the remainder of her midday art class. She realized she was absently staring outside the window as if lost in another time and place. She recalled the strange daydream floating about her head. It was vivid and strong. She was in another world with dragons and other fantastical beasts. She even had wings! But, that was just it. All those thoughts weren’t real nor were they related to her current, ordinary life.

She was just a college student who played on her university’s hockey team. She was missing out on the information her professor was providing concerning their first group project. She should have been paying attention and she scolded herself for not catching the first half of her instructions.

"Presentations are due by the end of next week," the professor told them. "You and your assigned partner will have five minutes each to present. Don't wait till the last minute. Go ahead and pair up with your partners for the remainder of the class and get a plan hammered out."

Chairs scraped across the floor as students got up to meet with their project partners. Adelaide opened her email to see who she was paired, but before she had a chance to let it load, a shadow fell over her.

"Looks like we're working together," stated a smooth, relaxed accented voice off to Adelaide's side. "Adelaide, right?"

She turned to regard the tall, ash blonde youth who had a nice little goatee coming in on his pointed chin. She went ahead and locked her phone because she knew who he was. "Yeah, that's me and you are Jean Kirstein, right?"

"You recognize me?"

"Forward on Paradis University's football team, yeah? Exchange student from France. I know a couple of girls who won't shut up about you."

Jean rubbed the back of his neck and became somewhat bashful. "Is that right? Well, I know a couple of boys who won't shut up about you, Ms. Hockey Star and Fencing Prodigy."

Adelaide gave him a charming little smirk. "I bet that's annoying, huh? Almost as annoying as hearing about you all day from my roommates."

"Not too bad," Jean admitted. "Only when you pass by the practice field. I haven’t said shit about having a class with you yet. They'd beg me to give you their number."

"I haven't said anything to my roommates about you either for the same reason."

"They'd just be disappointed. I have someone." He held up his phone after clearing his student email app to show her a picture of his girlfriend. He was just bursting with so much pride as he showed her off. She had long brown hair with little ringlets throughout her mane and she had the most adorable, pronounced nose, much like him. "Her name is Julianna. She's the love of my life."

"She's gorgeous," Adelaide replied with a genuine smile. And she meant it. The woman was soft and had the most pleasant energy. It reminded her of someone rabbits would just flock to. It was an oddly specific thought, but it was the first thing that came to her mind. This woman, sitting in the middle of a meadow with bunches of bunnies and birds just existing peacefully in her presence.

"Guess while I have this out, I should get your number so we can talk about our art project," Jean chuckled.

"Oh, yeah probably a smart thing to do," Adelaide reasoned. "Just don't give it to any weirdos."

"Hey, I'm not that kind of dude!"

"To have a girl like that one on your arm, nah, you're trustworthy," Adelaide replied. She gave him her number and Jean sent her a little emoji, so she'd have his.

"We'll brainstorm on Sunday. Got a party tomorrow with the frat. Say, do you want to come? It's just a bunch of people from various sport teams, so you'd fit right in."

"I think my teammates were talking about some sort of get together earlier this week," Adelaide revealed. "I guess it was your party."

"Yeah, last BBQ of the season. I'll send you the address. Come on by if you want. Plenty of food and booze. And lots of drinking games."

"I'll think about it," she promised as she looked up at the clock on the wall. "Nice to meet you, Jean."

The idea of going to any sort of party quickly vanished as the day wore on. It was hectic as projects and other assignments were dished out in preparation for midterms.

It was late that night when Adelaide finally made her way to the gym for her daily workout. She imagined she'd be the only one there, especially in the weight room. She swiped her student ID and noted how quiet the foyer was. It was so strange hearing almost absolute silence in a place that was normally so lively.

She heard weights clinking as she neared the weight room and she realized she wasn't the only insane person hitting the gym at 1 AM. Through the glass she saw this massive blond-haired man with his chiseled back facing her as he effortlessly worked the cable machine. He was a steel beam column of a man from head to toe. Every inch of him was carved to perfection. And yeah, he had a dump truck of an ass to flaunt in those gray sweatpants he wore. She could only imagine how the front looked.

He was drenched with sweat in his sleeveless workout shirt. His arms glistened beautifully and when she opened the door to enter, she heard this lovely low grunt as he pushed himself to complete his set.

The weights were maxed out on the machine, and he was just going at it without any indication of fatigue. Until he looked up in the overhead mirrors and saw her, that is. He noticed she was looking at him. He was used to it. People always interrupted his workout to chat or hassle him for tips and pointers. Honestly, he wouldn't mind if a cute girl like that came up and started talking to him. But she admired him quietly and for some reason, it made him blush and become fixated on her completely.

Adelaide knew better than to keep staring. She didn't want to make him uncomfortable. She went on about her business like he didn’t matter because she was here to work out, not to admire the beautiful herculean blonde across the room. She went straight to the pull up bar to start her routine. He, on the other hand, was so captivated and instantly smitten that he couldn’t take his eyes off her. She was so short, and lean compared to him. Honestly, he found it adorable.

She looked familiar but he wasn’t sure where he knew her. Maybe he had a class with her, but surely, he’d remember someone that cute. Then it hit him. He realized he'd seen her before because one of his roommates had her poster on his wall.

Porco Galliard wouldn't shut up about the captain and center player for Paradis's female hockey team, The Ice Witches. Captain Adelaide Razori Drust. The Ghost in the flesh. She was given that nickname because she was so damn fast and always won a faceoff. She had the highest scoring stats in the collegiate league and Assistant Captain Annie Leonhart wasn't too far behind her. Mikasa Ackerman was an impressive goalie too. Nothing got by her and her perfected butterfly style guard.

Reiner knew all about them because his buddy Bertholdt dated Annie and his brother in the frat Eren dated Mikasa. Porco stupidly fanboyed over Adelaide and begged them all to hook him up. But Adelaide was elusive, and her teammates respected her privacy.

Reiner always scoffed at Porco when he'd go on about her like she was God's gift to the world. Even Marcel vocalized his crush on her to an unhealthy degree. He found it annoying only because they spoke about her so lewdly. He'd never seen her in person. Not like they had. Porco often saw her in passing but he didn’t have the balls to approach her. Marcel bragged that she waved at him at the football field once, and boy did that heat Porco up. But here she was, and suddenly he understood why they were so infatuated because he suddenly was too.

Reiner slowed his reps until he finished his set completely. He wiped off his face and what not while he watched her warmup with a few well thought out stretches. Her range of motion was extraordinary. The way she could bend and turn with such fluidity made his breath hitch. And she looked so defined and strong. For someone who was known for her agility, she had a beautiful carved body and honestly, it turned him on.

He watched her jump up and take the pull up bar. Her gaze was set forward into nothingness as she started her chin ups. Reiner gave her a soft smile and went on about his business too.

The entire time they did circles around one another with their music pushing them on. Occasionally, they'd glance at one another while the other was oblivious. Reiner strutted and poked his chest out and it was so odd because he never acted like a macho jackoff in the gym. But for some reason, he wanted her attention.

He observed her on the free weights and her form was so perfect on every exercise she did. And when she eventually went to do squats, he had to turn away. He'd never gotten hard in someone's presence while they worked out, but holy shit, she had a phenomenal thick ass. He was flustered like an idiot and when he heard her grunt, he knew he needed to leave. He was getting too worked up and the last thing he wanted was for someone to feel unsafe at the gym. He'd go manage his frustrations in the privacy of his bedroom.

He was gathering up his stuff when she called to him. "Hey, are you done? Can you spot me?"

His heart skipped a beat or two, maybe five. Hell, he should have been dead. Her voice sounded so sweet. How could he possibly say no?

"Yeah, s-sure, I'd be happy to," he said without turning around. His voice cracked. It actually cracked! He was so embarrassed that it deflated his half hard dick quickly. He was at least thankful for that. Now he could face her without feeling like a creep. Adelaide noted his accent immediately. It was so heavy, and she didn't recognize it whatsoever. She didn't even hear his pitch change because she was so caught off guard by his unfamiliar tone.

"Where are you from?" she questioned as she wiped the sweat from her face. "If you don't mind me asking."

"Germany," he replied as he finally turned around. "And you?"

Adelaide's eyes immediately went to his shirt. It had a fat cat lifting weights with a captain saying, 'Oh Lord! He Liftin'. She lost it and full-on belly laughed without any attempt to try and compose herself properly. "Oh gosh, that's adorable!"

Reiner blushed hard and found himself smiling as she tried to gather herself. That's when he noticed her tank top with a buff witch in a pose with the caption, 'Hexin' and Flexin'." Now he was the one wiping a tear from his eye as he recovered from explosive laughter.

"Seems we have similar humor," Reiner pointed out. "I love it."

"I'm sorry about that, honestly," Adelaide sighed. "I wasn't expecting to see that shirt on you. I mean. You were just so serious about your sets."

"I like to have fun," he informed with a playful wink as his confidence took hold. "No sense in having a stick up your ass, yeah?"

Just as quickly as his confidence came, it left. He felt himself becoming bashful as her eyes lingered on him. Despite feeling a bit shy, the energy between them just was just so right and he wanted to see where it would go.

"I should probably answer your question," she said as she cleared her throat and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "I'm from Canada, British Columbia to be exact."

"Munich then since we're being specific," Reiner informed. "I'm here for more than a semester. Hopefully permanently."

"I'm Adelaide," she said as she extended her hand. "Adelaide Drust"

"Reiner Braun," he replied smoothly as he took it in his own oversized mitt. He felt his face heat up more. It was adorable how small her hand was compared to his. He wanted to hold it and admire it, but he knew that would be so weird. He was already holding on to her for far too long. He released it quickly and looked into her brilliant gray eyes for some indication that he'd made her uncomfortable.

She just smiled up at him. And it was so goddamn beautiful. He was lost in her image, and he knew he looked so stupid obviously flustered. And the dumbest shit spilled from his mouth without him thinking.

"Du hast wunderschöne augen," he muttered absentmindedly. "Mein Gott."

Adelaide tilted her head to the side. Reiner frantically shook his head and averted his gaze. "S-sorry, I, uh...you needed a spotter?" He rubbed the back of his neck as he cursed himself for being so silly. Thank God she didn’t understand him.

"If it's not too much trouble," she replied.

"Will you...do for me too?"

"Of course, I will!"

She replied with so much enthusiasm that his heart continued to melt into this disgusting puddle of cringe worthy fascination. He followed her looking like a pathetic love-struck puppy until she turned around, then he resumed his stoic expression.

And suddenly, they were hitting it off, casually talking about their work out goals, the sports they were involved in, their countries, and life here in Paradis. Reiner gave her pointers because he wanted to be a personal trainer after he competed in the Olympic games. His degree was in exercise science and his minor was sports management. Despite her own knowledge, she took everything he said with gratitude and grace, and he loved that she allowed him to talk so freely.

"What about you?" He asked after they sat the bar back in place when he finished up his work out. He looked up her while he caught his breath and he found himself lost in her eyes again. He wanted to tell her how beautiful she was, even at this angle, but he was just too shy.

It was funny. He was this huge, massive dude who could get anyone he wanted, but this short, swole chick with a mischievous glint in her eyes and charming smile just...made him weak.

"I'm kind of divided," Adelaide admitted as she braced herself and leaned over the barbell. "I want to compete in the Olympics too. Both Winter and Summer. But after that, I don't know."

"Eh? You aren't going for a professional league?" Reiner asked as he sat up. She immediately handed him his water and he purposefully made it a point to brush against her hand when he took it. He caught the gentle smirk on her face and knew he had been found out. Still, he remained neutral just to gage her reactions further.

"Dunno," Adelaide shrugged. "Maybe I will. I'm just kinda winging life right now. My major is Pre-Law and I have an Art minor. Has nothing to do with the sports I play."

"You want to be a lawyer?"

"I'm really good at debates and arguing," Adelaide laughed as she reached down and grabbed her own water. "And I enjoy research so, it just made sense."

"You have an intimidating presence," Reiner pointed out. "But I like it. Something tells me you don't smile much, but here you are grinning like that...from ear to ear. Is it because of me?"

"Why don't you tell me something else in your language and maybe I'll keep smiling for you?"

Reiner immediately chuckled but it faded quickly when he realized she was serious. He couldn't stop the cheeky grin that spread across his face. He wanted to tell her something bold because, fuck it, why not? She didn't know German. And the energy around them was becoming…something else. That simple method of touching her hand drew her in and he wanted to keep the momentum going.

"Ich steh’ auf dich."

He expected her to ask what it meant. But she didn't. He definitely would have explained himself if she wanted him to elaborate. Instead, she quietly observed him for a moment as if she were trying to interpret what he said based off his body language. And the way she ended up looking into his eyes made his dick start to rise again.

His confidence came back to him in force and all he could think about was the two of them making spontaneous love together in the showers while he vocalized all these endless praises about her beauty and how he wanted this to be something regular between them, if she liked how he felt. Especially if she could handle his thick cock without much fuss because, not many could. Everything about Reiner Braun was big and intimidating.

Her phone buzzed and she broke away from his brilliant gaze to see who messaged her. She knitted her brow together. "Ah, shit, guess I'm cutting this short. Gotta go pick up a drunk friend."

She gathered up her things but before she left, she stopped next to Reiner and gently placed her hand on his shoulder. He melted. He absolutely melted under her touch and the genuine appreciative expression she gave him. It literally broke his brain.

"Thank you for helping me. Maybe I'll see you around? Catch you later Rhino."

She didn't wait for a response. Not that he could give her one anyway. He just stared at the wall with his lip partially parted. She gave him a nickname and he adored it. It played in his mind like a broken record, and he hoped he heard her call him that often. There wasn’t a doubt in his mind after that moment. He was in love. It was love at first sight and it was so damn cliché but that's what it was.

He heard the door close, and he woke out of his daze. That's when he realized...he didn't get her number. "Scheiße!"

Reiner gathered up his stuff. He didn't have time to wipe down the equipment. He tucked his dick the best he could because, yeah, he was pitching a fucking tent. He had it bad for that little lady. He needed to see her again. Nothing else had any meaning because his dumbass was suddenly in love.

He stumbled out the door and ran toward the foyer. She was nowhere to be found.

"Ja leck mich doch mal kreuzweise!" He shouted as he snagged a fist full of his hair and sighed in personal defeat. Then he thought maybe he could catch her in the parking lot. By the time he was out the door, he noticed taillights at a stop sign down the road and he just hung his head, finally accepting that he'd have to figure out another way to meet her again.

The next morning, Adelaide dragged herself to her car after morning practice.

“Hey! Addie wait up!” Ymir called.

Adelaide groaned. The bags under her eyes were horrible and she didn’t perform well today.

"You okay? You really weren’t present today.”

"Yeah, I’m just exhausted," Adelaide admitted. “It was a long night and, I didn’t get much sleep.”

“Are you still going to try to go to that party tonight with us?” Ymir questioned.

"Going to take a nap and figure out what to wear."

"I'll be over with Historia at 4pm then. She'll help get you looking nice. You know how she is I mean, she's my little princess."

"Alright, sounds good," Adelaide sighed as she hopped in her car

"And I want to hear about this Reiner guy you met last night," Ymir urgently told her before she got in her own vehicle.

"Yeah, yeah," Adelaide scoffed as she waved her off dismissively and shut the door. She pressed her head against her stirring wheel and sighed. “Fuck me, I need to sleep.”

Down the road, Reiner Braun was scouring social media apps, trying to find Adelaide on some platform so he could connect with her. He couldn't get her out of his mind. Jean Kirstein looked up at him from his morning study session while he drank some of French pressed coffee.

"Your protein shake is going to separate before you finish it," he teased. "What's up Reiner? You look so distracted. Like, you’ve met the love of your life and you’ve let them slip away from you."

He just sighed and set his phone down. "That’s probably an over exaggeration of my situation, but, yeah, I’m looking for someone I met last night at the gym. We hit it off and I didn't get her number."

"Reiner found a girl he liked?" came the gritty voice of a sleepy Eren Yeager as he shuffled into the kitchen. "Is that what I just heard? And you didn't get her number like a dumbass?"

"And she's not on social media?" Jean questioned while he rolled his eyes at Eren.

"Nein," Reiner huffed as he placed his head in his hand.

Eren just shrugged and went to the pantry to retrieve his favorite sugary cereal. Both Reiner and Jean gave him this judgmental expression as he filled a bowl impossibly high with it.

"Milk will make that shit go everywhere," Jean pointed out.

"Fuck off, Kirstein, I know what I'm doing," Eren snapped as began pouring milk into his bowl.

There was a crash overhead and a series of shouts. Reiner, Jean, and Eren all looked up at the same time.

"Well, there goes our peaceful morning," Jean sighed. "Hell's demons stir."

Eren grinned but he didn't realize he overflowed his bowl. Reiner glanced down just in time to snatch up his phone. "Eren! Halt das maul, du kleiner Scheißkerl!"

"Fuck! Sorry Reiner!" Eren shouted as he slammed the milk carton down and yanked half the paper towels from the roll.

"Eren, putain d'abruti," Jean said while shaking his head and slamming his book shut.

Another crash sounded from upstairs, and Marco's cry followed. Porco began his shouting match and Jean stood up to give Eren an earful. The chaos of the frat house had only just begun. Reiner just chuckled and crossed his arms as he watched the situation unfold. He’d figure out how to find her later. Today was their BBQ and he was looking forward to it.

Adelaide's alarm went off way too soon. At least that's how she felt. She could smell the evening coffee brewing strong in the common room. She looked across to Maru's shared space and saw she was already up.

While running her fingers through her hair, she left their room to fix a cup before she began getting ready.

"Addie!" Maru called. "I was just making your coffee how you like."

"Maru, you're too good to me."

Maru skipped over and hugged her tightly. It never failed. She always greeted Adelaide like she hadn't seen her in days. But that was just Maru and how she showed her love to her adopted sister.

"Did you like the cake I picked out?" Adelaide asked gently stroking her hair.

"Yes!! I was so happy to see it in the fridge when I got home. You always know when I'm having a bad day."

“Mhmm, that’s what I’m here for.”

“I’ll have it ready Addie. You’re going out tonight and I’m so excited. You never go to parties! “

A series of hard knocks came to the door. Maru immediately jumped because it startled her and Adelaide glared in annoyance at the continuous sound.

"That'll be Ymir and them," Adelaide explained as she briskly made her way to the door.

"Oh! I'll get some more cups out!" Maru stated as she hurried into the kitchen.

Ymir impatiently pounded on the door again and while she was in the middle of knocking, Adelaide flung it open. Historia gasped and almost squealed in response.

"About fucking time, sheesh," Ymir groaned as she marched her ass into the dorm. "I aged 60 years standing there."

"Ohhh I smell coffee!" Historia clapped.

"Well come on. Maru is getting some ready for you."

“She’s always so good to us!” Historia cried. “We don’t’ deserve sweet Maru.”

"So, we're starting out at the small frat BBQ then we're all going to the big one on Greek Row," Ymir revealed while the girls all sat around drinking coffee. "The theme is Rave Ragger so I felt this was perfect for you Adelaide since you love EDM."

"Yes! We're heading to that one too!" Maru squealed.

"Oh, I have the perfect outfit in mind," Adelaide said as she got up. "Let me get it."

She came out with a pair of black and white Calvin Kline sneakers, a pair of black high waist jogger cargo style pants, and a black short-sleeved mock neck ribbed knit crop top zippered shirt.

"Shit! Addie showing some skin!” Ymir howled. "Fucking hell! Flaunt them big tiddies babe and that brick house of an ass! Just call me a wrecking ball cause, god damn!"

"Mmmm that cleavage is going to be sexy. Got a matching undies set?" Historia questioned. “You want to make it all work nicely incase you find a piece of ass you like.”

"Duh, all I wear is black," Adelaide laughed. "Then I'll just pile on the neon when we go to the rave."

"Oh, we got plenty of that shit," Ymir promised. "And body paint."

"Addie, you should wear a pencil skirt and flats to the BBQ then change into those after," Historia suggested.

Adelaide considered her suggestion. "Yeah, okay. I'll just throw it in a duffle bag and change before we head over to the rave."

Between a few more cups of coffee and some goofing off, all the girls got ready and fixed themselves up. Maru had other plans with the cheer squad, but Adelaide, Ymir, and Historia were soon heading out the door to head to their first destination.

"Selfie!" Historia yelled as the two of them boxed Adelaide in and snapped a picture. "Can I put this on my Instagram, Addie?"

"Just don't tag where we'll be going," Adelaide warned.

"Right, don't need the fanboys showing up," Ymir nodded. "Though Mikasa said you have a few admirers at this place. Just knock them out if they get annoying."

"Ymir! Don't encourage violence," Historia whined.

"Babe, we play hockey. Our sport encourages violence and Adelaide, despite her size, can square up better than me!"

"I don't start shit, but I'll damn well finish it," Adelaide promised as she got into the driver's seat. Ymir and Historia sat together in the back.

"You know, if you don't find some good dick tonight, you're welcome to have a little fun with us," Ymir smoothly mentioned causing Historia to insanely giggle. "I loved the energy you brought to our dynamic that last time."

Ymir reached around and caressed Adelaide's cheek. She just smiled back at her. "Oh yeah? Historia, what did you think about it?"

"Sandwiched between two doms is just...." She sighed happily. "I can't shake the feeling "

Adelaide grinned wide and just shook her head. "We'll see. I'm not exactly cruising for a lay."

"You never know!" Historia chuckled. "Maybe one of those silly boys will strike your fancy. Like that guy you met last night."

"Yes! Addie give us the tea!" Ymir squealed. "You've never talked about a man before. I know you're pan but..."

"Generally, I don't care for men because I have a high standard," Adelaide revealed. "But he was definitely someone I wouldn't mind running into again."

"So, he met all the right things on your list is what you're telling me?"

"Oh, how exciting!" gasped Historia. "Did you get his number?"

"No, unfortunately," Adelaide sighed. "One of our teammates had an emergency situation and I didn't get the chance."

"I bet he's on social media," Ymir reasoned as she pulled out her phone. "He's a beef cake gym rat, so you know he likes to show off."

"I don't use social media," Adelaide reminded.

"But we do!" Historia countered.

"Come on, what's his name?" Ymir pried. "I'll find him."

"Later, we're here already. Let's just mingle and have a good time. I'll worry about His Thighness later."

Ymir and Historia howled with laughter before Adelaide parked and turned off the car.

"His Thighness! Holy fuck Addie! Ahhh, I'm going to be laughing about that shit all night." Ymir quieted down first and turned to Historia to look her over with a sudden burst of emotional pride. "Hey, you got everything princess? You look so pretty."

"Aww, Ymir stop," Historia whined as she blushed.

Adelaide just shook her head and exited the car. She smoothed down her black knee length pencil skirt and looked herself over in her side mirror. "You did great on my makeup Historia. Love the smokey eyed look with the silver shadow.”

Historia gave her a thumbs up and the three girls made there way through the front gate.

“Ugh, definitely a bunch of boys that live here,” Ymir grumbled. “This is a corner lot, and it should have so much more curb appeal.”

“Historia, have you and Ymir been binge watching home renovation shows again?” Adelaide groaned.

“M-Maybe,” Historia muttered.

“Like every night!” Ymir shouted. “But honestly, it’s my guilty pleasure next to reality tv. I love a good, scripted cat fight.”

They continued chatting, following behind a girl with wavy brown hair that went to her shoulder blades up to the main entrance to the frat house. Suddenly the door to the house slung open and Historia gasped in surprise.

“Ma chérie!” cried a familiar ash-blonde man. He dramatically held his hands up and bolted to the girl in front of them to wrap her in a strong, warm embrace. He picked her up and spun her around while planting a passionate kiss on her lips. “I have missed you dreadfully, mon petit chou.”

She just giggled and sunk into his form while he rocked back and forth with her, rubbing his hands lovingly over her back. “It’s only been a day.”

“A day too long,” Jean sighed. “Even an hour is just too long without you.”

Jean realized they weren’t alone, and he glanced up to Adelaide and the other two girls. “Oh? Adelaide, you came! My apologies I just have been so distraught. When I am without the woman I love, I just weep. My heart aches and the only way to heal is to have the most beautiful woman in the world by my side.” He gasped dramatically and snapped his gaze to the blushing girl. “And wouldn’t you know it? She’s here! And suddenly I am better.”

“Yeah, I am weeping over how cringe this shit is,” Ymir scoffed. “Where’s the beer? Actually, I need some fucking vodka to cleanse this shit from my head.”

“Y-Ymir please!” Historia cried as he stumbled after her. “Be nice!”

Jean just shrugged. “Sometimes people just aren’t a fan of love. It is what it is. But! Adelaide, I am so glad you are here! This is Juliana. Juliana, this is Adelaide Drust my art class project partner and Captain of The Ice Witches! She plays hockey and has all of her teeth…erm, I think.”

“I promise I have all of my teeth,” Adelaide laughed as she extended her hand. “Pleased to meet you, Juliana.”

The mousy, sweet girl shuffled forward and took Adelaide’s hand. She was blushing and Adelaide couldn’t help but flash her a charming smile. Jean was eating the whole thing up, watching with wide eyes as Juli averted her eyes. “I…I think your cheek bones are pretty.”

Now it was Adelaide’s turn to blush and Jean just clasped his hands together and mad an exaggerated ‘awww’ face.

“Well, aren’t you just charming and adorable,” Adelaide replied. “You have beautiful energy, and your hair is just so lovely.”

Jean could have had heart eyes if this were some sort of anime, because that is just how smitten he was with the image of these two. Juli squeaked with embarrassment and stepped back with Jean who cooed to her while Adelaide chuckled and rubbed the back of her neck.

“Now that you have met, we should head into the house, yes?” Jean suggested. He quickly ushered them both inside. Clearly, he was excited, and Juliana realized this because she offered Adelaide a bashful apologetic smile. Adelaide replied with a little wink to let her know she understood and would go along with the whole thing.

Jean suddenly took Juliana’s hands and looked deep in her eyes. “Ma chérie, can you wait for me? It won’t be long. I promise. I cannot bare it, but please, forgive me for a moment. I am going to take Adelaide to the backyard, and I will be right back by your side.”

Adelaide watched as he waited for her complete consent before kissing both of her hands and departing. He waved Adelaide forward. “Come, come! I will not keep her waiting.”

“This is a normal thing?” Adelaide questioned.

“Yep, and I wouldn’t change it for the world,” Juliana sighed.

“Good, it’s beautiful. You’re both so in love and I hope it never fades.”

Juliana’s blue eyes lit up. “Normally people get annoyed with us. Thank you for your kind words.”

“See you around Jules.,” Adelaide laughed as she made her way down the hall.

At the back of the house, things were heating up not just on the grill but between the macho boys and their attempts to one up the other. The moment Porco and Reiner were in each other’s sights, their pissing competition began.

"I'll beat you this time, asshole," Porco growled as Reiner stared him down.

"That's big talk coming from someone who can't hold their alcohol."

"Let's go! Right here, right now! I'll out chug you, Braun."

"Porco! You need to stop!" Marcel gasped as he held his brother back before he could grasp one of the large, frosted beer mugs

"Nah! Let me go! He thinks just cause he's bigger than me that he can out drink me! I'll show him!"

Reiner smirked down at the struggling youths when Jean came outside. He found it odd. Normally once Juli got here, he disappeared with her for a while. “And here we are! Have a good time. I'm going to see my Julianna."

Adelaide walked outside and suddenly cheers and calls erupted on the other side of the yard from some of the players of the men's hockey team.

"Ah shit! Adelaide's here!"

"Fuck yes! Finally!" cried another.

"What?" Porco muttered as he turned around to look in her direction.

Reiner was already fixated on her as four hockey players met her and embraced her in a bro hug.

"She's...here," Porco muttered. “Adelaide is actually here…”

"Oh my..." Marcel trailed off.

"Hey! Adelaide!" Eren shouted as him and Mikasa made their way over. "Didn't expect to see you here. Have a beer!" He even cracked it for her, and she took it with a smile. The crowd walked with her to where Ymir and Historia were sitting near the bonfire. All of them became loud and filled with so much jovial energy.

Reiner felt his heart racing. She looked so beautiful and everyone on both the men's and women's team wanted to be around her. They were all cutting up, talking their sport, swapping stories, and she'd just got there. He had to get to her. He needed to save her number. He couldn’t believe the luck!

"I'm going to talk to her tonight," Porco said, which pulled him from his fixation. He crinkled his brow in disgust.

“Not if I talk to her first,” Marcel countered.

“You’re on!” Porco snarled.

“Wait, weren’t we going to drink?” Reiner reminded as he considered how to eliminate his competition.

“No, this is more important!” Porco snapped. “Fuck you and your silly drinking competition.”

“Are you saying…you are just going to give up?” Reiner questioned. “Like a little bitch?”

Porco’s face suddenly flushed and he glared at Reiner. “Excuse me?”

“You heard me. Are you saying I am better than you? You’re just too scared to follow through and that woman arriving is just your sad attempts at trying to play off that fact that you know you can’t win.”

Marcel couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Reiner never pushed Porco like this. He slowly released his brother and felt it was necessary for him to get involved just so he could defend his honor. “You’re on,” he announced. “The Galliards Vs Braun in a drink off.”

Reiner kept his stoic expression. This was going to be too easy. If he could get these two drunk off their asses, he wouldn’t have to worry about them speaking with Adelaide first. They were so stupid; how could they possibly expect to out drink a German man of his height and build? He didn’t often play into the German stereotypes, but for the sake of his personal endeavors, he would for tonight, at least.

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