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blueskittlesart · 2 days
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i see discussion abt the traveler in the notes of a reblog and i think it’s very interesting you say that bc honestly i think it’s the amount of disconnect present in The Twins Themselves and The Player that intrigues me but also intensely frustrates me. it feels like “the traveler”/you as a person playing the game and lumine/aether/the twin chosen are two separate entities and honestly that could be Really interesting if it was acknowledged and could fit in nicely with some of the vague themes of otherworldly/fourth-wall breaking stuff and personal autonomy they’ve got going on. but Nope! i think this is yet another issue of the Gacha Mechanic too in a way bc honestly all of the instances of x character bonding with The Traveler ends up pissing me off REAL bad lmaooo. i would much rather there be some kind of genuine distinction in the twin’s dialogue too bc the whole idea of. “oh this character you are playing is Their Own Character but also they have the exact same story interactions and dialogue as their twin” is just. Eeufhhh. maybe this is just a lot of personal issues i have with the setup because i am someone who not only enjoys lore but also characterization and character interactions with other characters and the world around them and i am not a fan of when a You The Player character is thrown into that. sorry for dumping this here i just need to let out these thoughts somewhere
I think what it comes down to is that on launch hyv was worried about player immersion but reluctant to commit to a true silent protagonist. in most actual gameplay, the protagonist twin functions as a silent protagonist, meaning a blank-slate character with no autonomy, completely at the mercy of the actions the player chooses for them. (the only exception to this rule is A-plot quests which directly involve their sibling.) But in the A-plot of the story at large, the twins, regardless of which one you choose, are NOT blank slates in any sense, and that's what leads to the disconnect during gameplay.
Silent protagonists are a method of storytelling unique to video games and they're specifically a vessel to further player immersion, the idea being that a player character whose backstory and personality are unknown or nonexistent is much easier to insert one's self into, thus creating a more immersive experience for the player. I think that this was probably the original intent behind the twins, at least to a certain extent, and is likely at least part of the reason that hyv is still keeping all their story cards so close to their chest--the more we learn about the twins, the less our chosen twin functions as a silent protagonist. In a game with so many playable characters that AREN'T blank slates, hyv may have worried that having no designated player-insert character would break immersion from the get-go. However, the story planned for the game at large relied on a protagonist that was, from the very beginning, NOT a silent protagonist. the twins have personalities. they very obviously have backstories and pre-game relationships with each other at the very least. they have NAMES. The fact that genshin has you 'name' your character who quite literally already has a canonical name and gives you no reasoning behind that is one of the most glaring examples of this weird inconsistency in the writing imo. It almost seems like they want it both ways. they want a perfect silent protagonist for player immersion, but they ALSO want a protagonist who is tied up in the story because of their history and relationships and personality. and it doesn't work, because those two things are fundamentally incompatible. you cannot allow your players unlimited choice in the actions, thoughts, and feelings of your playable character while also requiring that character to make certain choices and have certain feelings and relationships for the story to progress. The result of attempting to do both is a story which promises unlimited choice to the players and then jerks them along in one direction anyways, which only results in frustration and immersion-breaking. there are plenty of ways to do a non-silent protagonist in a video game without sacrificing the player's experience, but what genshin has done is given us this weird worst-of-both-worlds combo that just. does not work.
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#shining force#ressurection of the dark dragon#sfrodd mawlock#shining series#long post#sfrodd hq dialogue#man this one is such a disappointment#way too bland for mawlock's fun fourth wall breaking shtick and also kind of nonsense#why pretend mage is a fake word for scientist when you'll acknowledge the existence of mages later on#magic exists in this setting bro what the hell are you talking about#also do the cards capture the soul itself or some sorta impression of it? the latter makes more sense#given that we collect cards of living people with powers based on them but not exact clones#either way did the girl consent to any of this as well? i know the writers don't care lol#also mawlock telling the story like a long lost myth kinda annoys me#because he's otherwise the guy that knows the truth behind a lot of ancient stuff#like okay sure a man can't know everything but still. disappointing vibe wise#he shows more knowledge about that teleporting machine than his own weapons of choice apparently#weird#using soul stuff though while being similar to a thing called the soul eater... hmmm#i know he's not too similar to the soul eater but. i still feel it in my heart okay. i'm connecting the dots#oh again i forgot to make more fun of him#'it must be fate that brought us together' my brother in christ you shoved yourself in the narrative on purpose#you busted through the wall like 'this is a remake i'm here to bring the extra content'#and the extra content was narsha so thanks but also shut up
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protectorcraft · 2 months
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oh that game with the little bonzi buddy parody axolotl guy is so.... Nothingburger. basic. corny. not even close to interesting to me. literally every mid 2000s creepypasta has done this already. boooooo
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forgettable-au · 6 months
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Sans do you ever feel that something might be missing?
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Maybe he felt like that at some point, maybe for a long time. In the present, I think he's made some kind of peace with it.
Also, I really like the ask blog format, but I don't really mean this to be an ask blog.
So when writing questions, try to refer them to me instead of the characters. That way, they don't have to break the fourth wall lmao. I really wanted to answer this one tho
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la2yn0va · 20 days
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Self-aware Honkai Star rail characters opinion on you being a streamer.
Characters: Acheron, Jingliu, Aventurine, Dr. Ratio
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Acheron
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“How… irritating” she said her annoyance overtaking her entire mood and body language. Being forced to be on stage for people SHE didn’t nor about NOR care about.
Why must you make her suffer like this? She loves you, with all her being. But why are you airing her out to the world.. those ‘viewers’ of yours.
And that’s another thing. How do they get to watch you? You shouldn’t make yourself a fool for such unworthy humans. Have they even offered you a thing?
“Ayyy~ thanks for the bits and 20”
….you’d allow them your gaze for a mere 20 credits? (Money) either your benevolence shines brighter, or it’s blinding you.
“Chat what do we think of Acheron? I fuckin’ love this woman, she’s SOOO fuckin’ helpful for grinding and destroying the enemies… white bar health… yeah cause that’s what it’s called…please don’t clip that…”
Acheron could feel herself blushing, so she quickly performs her idle animation, leaning against her sword trying to hide the blush and smile slowly forming on her face.
Chatter—“She’s good, but she keeps taking your attention from us :,(”
Instantly her giddiness is sucked away and locked in a coffin as utter annoyance and disdain grips her with an iron fist “Storm's on the horizon, heading towards you”
“That was perfectly fucking timed… did that sound different to anyone else?” Despite acherons slip up, that hatefulness holds her tighter, refusing to let go.
In short, She loves you-she’s OBSESSED with you. But she WILL kill these ‘viewers’ if they stary your attention away from her one more time.
Jingliu
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“What makes THEM so deserving of your gaze?”
Jingliu is similar to Acheron, but tripled. Unlike Acheron, she doesn’t bother to hide her hatred for those viewers.
Chat: Yo (Streamer Name) you should-
Jingliu: Your Ready for death.
She says it like a statement and not a question. She hates these creatures who take your gaze off of her, she hates how a measly 5 credits is enough to get your attention.
Your benevolence is your best quality, but also the one that’s easily manipulated, which simply makes her despise the fact that you’re TOO kind.
Jingliu hates the fact that your a streamer more then her not being able to ‘cut the stars’ with her sword. Why must you test her loyalty like this?
Is this even a test or a punishment for her crimes? Either way, this is too cruel. Being forced in the sidelines for a bunch of people who don’t offer you anything of value.
Is her crit damage/rate not good enough for you? Are her stellar jades not of the highest quality? Perhaps her blade needs more… BLOODSHED.
Unlike Acheron, jingliu would VERY MUCH commit crimes to gain your attention. Like breaking the fourth wall, taking an enemies or allies turn to attack, KILLING her allies so that your attention would be on her completely.
In short, she’s a much more blunt and unrestrained Acheron.
Aventurine
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“Such Troublesome detractors…”
Out of everyone in the game, he’s definitely the most laid back about your occupation. Mostly due to his luck.
Course he’s annoyed that some no-named randoms are taking the attention from his god off of him for seconds, but it’s really nothing.
It’s extremely lucky that the characters haven’t killed him out of jealousy (see what I did there?) This fuckin’ Avgin gets the most attention thanks to his kit and luck.
Y/n: Thanks for the Dono-
Aventurine: Eyes on me~
Y/n: Ooo~ yes sir~
Aventurine has a UNIVERSAL shit-eating grin while others are glaring death incarcerated soul-sucking daggers into him.
Aventurine would probably join in on the thanks if a viewer sends you money/bits/cheers n’ shit.
Not much to really say here, he’s just laid back to the whole thing.
Dr. Veritas Ratio
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“Stop this nonsense. Immediately”
Dr. Raito fuckin growls anytime everytime you boot up the game, cause he knows 99.9% of the time your going to be joined by those brainless viewers.
He’s completely baffled as to why a being such as yourself would degraded yourself to such… idiocy.
There’s only two possible reasons as to why you’d commit such acts. 1. Your benevolence blinds your logical reasoning, 2. You… enjoy it.
Dr. Ratio’s opinion on the viewers is that their brainless insects, he doesn’t even care enough to be annoyed by them, they’re just THAT low level of importance to him.
Y/n: Hey “Streamer Name” who’s your favorite character?
Dr. Ratio: Do you have answers?
Y/n: I- that was perfectly timed.. DO infact have answers. It’s (anyone that isn’t him)
Dr. Ratio: Fail… Get Out!
(If it is him)
Dr. Ratio: Perfect… Twenty Points.
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What we thinking about this one chat?
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nouvellevqgue · 1 month
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FLOWER POWER
pairing: carlos sainz x reader
summary: everyone knows that carlos is not the type of person who likes flowers. of course everyone also knows that dislike will turn into the opposite, just like him with flowers.
₊˚⊹౨ৎ ⋆。✦˚‎
HIS QNA OVER TIME, SAME TOPIC:
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username Carlos you can run but you can't hide
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yourusername Another collection, and it's STUNNING!
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username YESS GIVE US YOUR TOP ANGLE WITH THOSE FLOWERS TO US
username Now I wonder who's giving her those flowers...
username @mileycyrus Definitely oml 🙄🙄🙄
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landonorris thanks to your power to break down all of his fakeness that has lasted for 4 years 😒😒 too bad that i bought it
carlossainz55 Everyone has their secret, but for this one is different
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username IT'S REAL?????😨😨😨😨😨😨
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seokgyuu · 6 months
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growing up with heeseung, jay and sunghoon you never once imagined them being anything more to you than your childhood best friends - and to some extent you're correct: they remain your gross boy best friends up until college, when suddenly things start to feel different. with all of them.
✧ heeseung x fem!reader, jay x fem!reader, sunghoon x fem!reader ✧
✧ childhood friends to lovers, fake dating trope, college setting, story begins in childhood and leads us through all the important phases ✧
✧ this work contains: intended lowercase, poor tries at comedy, simp!hee, simp!hoon & simp!jay as well as very oblivious reader, jake as the first ever boyfriend, hanni, chaewon and beomgyu have a cameo ✧
✧ warnings! mentions of bullying, smut (MDNI), more to be added if needed. ✧
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the principal's office could really use an interior designer, you think. or just a whole renovation at this point. the ceiling is showing signs of leakage, there is paint peeling off the walls behind the desk. and the desk itself, jeez, principal higgs should have gotten rid of it ages ago, you keep telling him!
“how many visits will that be for the week?” he doesn’t even look up from whatever he was writing as he says this. you shift on your seat and look to your left where jay is tapping his fingers on the armrest of the uncomfortable chair and heeseung next to him is just staring at the principal’s receding hairline. meanwhile sunghoon to your right is silently plotting your death.
since none of the boys speak up, you clear your throat.
“the fourth, sir,” you say with a smile you think is charming but it actually isn’t. principal higgs sighs and puts his pen down as well as his glasses, massaging the bridge of his nose.
“thank you, miss y/l/n,” he replies, “and how many more times are you planning to sit in these horribly uncomfortable chairs this week?”
“none, sir,” you continue, the smile still playing on your lips. the older man behind the desk closes his eyes for a second.
“you say that every time and yet here we are again. so, what did you do this time? did you accidentally fall and hit mr. park in the face again?” he looks at jay, who rolls his eyes at the reminder, “well, he doesn’t look like he got a black eye. so, what is it?” 
when even you don’t respond, avoiding the principals eyes as he opens them again and the boys are all hopeless cases anyways, mr. higgs takes a deep breath and puts his glasses back on. 
“fine. let’s see,” he pulls on the stack of papers he has gotten from his secretary and looks at it with his lips pursed. all four of you shift on your seats now.
“alright then. mr. lee, as it seems you… put several worms in mr. sim’s locker?” higgs eyebrow pierces up and heeseung coughs. 
“and mr. park, jay, you… sabotaged mr. sim’s chair so that he fell on to his backside and then told him to “go suck it”?” jay snorts, still tapping against the armchair and not looking at the principal. higgs takes a deep breath.
“mr. park, sunghoon,… you held out your leg for mr. sim to fall over… almost twenty-three times in one day.” 
sunghoon has to concentrate not to look too proud of himself.
“and finally, miss y/l/n. you yelled at mr. sim in front of your whole class, saying, and i quote “you’re a stupid asshat anyways, i hope you trip and break your butt, you ugly little worm”.” 
you smile innocently. 
“you also kicked him in the shins, as a grand ending gesture, as mrs. james was kind enough to write down for me.” 
he puts the notebook down and looks at the four of you.
“come on you guys, i know you like to play harmless pranks on teachers. like to make one joke too many in class. but this? if mr. sim’s parents hear about this, and they will, there could be consequences that even i can’t hold back.”
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Never Let Me Go
AN: Fourth fic for @moonknight-events MK Bingo! So….this isn’t exactly what I’d intended it to be lol (no dialogue? No full on smut?? What’s wrong with me???) but I also kind of like how it turned out? Idk. Hopefully someone other than me enjoys this lol
Jake is feeling lonely and disconnected and you help make him feel better.
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Rated: M+ (labeling this as M since it has cockwarming. not very smutty tho) Prompt: Cockwarming Words: 560 Pairing: Jake Lockley x GN!Reader (pretty sure this could be read as GN, please let me know if that's incorrect) Warnings: cockwarming, angst, feelings of loneliness (please let me know if i missed anything) AO3
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You’re in Jake’s lap, knees bracketing his hips, his cock buried inside you. You’re both still, his strong arms wrapped around your middle, fingers loosely fisted in the worn fabric of your sleep shirt. He buries his face in the crook of your neck, eyelids fluttering slightly as you comb your fingers gently through his curls. He inhales slowly, deeply, nuzzling your collarbone with his nose, his mustache tickling your skin. 
He’s been feeling disconnected, your Jake, lonely even. Tonight is the first night you’ve had with him in weeks. He’d let himself in about an hour ago looking tired, his movements sluggish as he’d toed off his shoes, shucked his jacket, and loosened his tie. You’d gone to him immediately, anxious to see him after such an extended absence. It’s not that he hadn’t looked happy to see you, he had—he was—he’d just looked so down, almost defeated. 
He hadn’t wanted to talk about it, whatever it was that was bothering him, and you didn’t push, knowing he’d open up when he was ready. For now, he just needed you, to be with you. He’d never ask for this though, for comfort, even though he needs it and knows you’d happily give it. He forgets, you see, forgets that he doesn’t have to handle everything on his own, forgets that his troubles are also your troubles…forgets that you chose this, chose him.
So, you remind him. Remind him that you love him (and that he is worthy of that love), that you care for him, that you are a team, that it’s okay to need people, to be vulnerable. When he finally gives into you (and he always does), you lead him to the bed and just hold him for a while, your body draped over him like a blanket. You can tell when he starts to get antsy, when his mind is racing at top speed, when he’s no longer present. You know what he needs, how to calm his mind, to bring him back to you. 
You raise yourself up on all fours, motioning for him to sit up as you slowly crawl up his body. He does what you want without argument, his eyes focused on you, intently following your every movement. When you kiss him, he sags against the headboard, keeping his arms limp at his sides as you straddle his hips. His lips are soft against yours, his tongue warm and wet as it slides against yours languidly. When you sink onto him, he breaks the kiss, his head thudding back against the wall as he sucks in a breath. You watch him for a moment, taking in the state of him—the tinge of pink on his skin, the way his dark lashes fan across his cheek as he closes his eyes, the kiss-bitten look of his mouth.
He opens his eyes after a moment, smiling softly at your attention. You smile back, the tightness you hadn’t realized was in your chest easing slightly. You shift forward, wrapping yourself around him and pulling him close. He sighs, pushing his face against your neck as he winds his arms around your torso. 
Jake forgets sometimes, what it’s like to be this close to someone, to be loved, to be cared for. He’s grateful that he has you here to remind him.
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lotus-pear · 2 months
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ok i'm an entire month late but here are the results of this competition at last!! i would like to preface this by saying a big thank you to everyone who participated as this was my first time doing smt like this! i'm so glad it was met w so much participation and unique entries, and i genuinely cannot express enough gratitude for the ppl who submitted their version. seeing everyone's individual posts w the diverse amount of art styles and mediums was so cool and i loved each post sm!! so thank you for participating and for your support!! it really does mean the world to me!!
with that, without further ado, let me announce our winners...
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FIRST PLACE: @latapadraws
I WAS ABSOLUTEY BLOWN AWAY BY NOT ONLY THE COMPOSITION BUT THE LIGHTING OF THIS PIECE. REALLY. MY JAW IS STILL ON THE FLOOR LOOKING AT IT. the warm golden and red glow like evening rays of sun is so gorgeous not to mention dazai's musing expression. hes soo beautiful in your style op he looks like he was carved from marble. so elegant and sharp.
SECOND PLACE: @thornedarrow, specifically @velaversal
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bea oh my god i still get heart eyes whenever i see this. the fuchsia is so gorgeous it looks like whorls of fire and the marble effect of the background is so ethereal. the color palette and rendering in general just astounds me, i feel like i'm on another plane of existence looking at this.
THIRD PLACE: @kokoasci
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koko!!!!! i'm always enamored by translucent feel of your pieces and it always looks like rose-tinted glass, i always want to break off a piece and let it melt on my tongue bc it looks so sweet and sugary. said this in the tags but the background also was incredible and dazai kind of reminded me of the mad hatter!! the coy expression, the dramatic pose, the whimsical pastel color palette, the tea spilling from the porcelain cups...100/10 for mood and storytelling
FOURTH PLACE: @sableeira
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SABLEEEE OH MY GOD......LIKE WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN.......THIS WAS SUCH AN OUT OF BOX WAY TO LOOK AT THE OG PIECE.....AN ENTHRALLING INTERPRETATION. dazai being haunted by his former self, conveyed through the earthy color palette and dramatic lighting that ties the entire piece together. literally was blown away by how unique this entry was, absolutey incredible
FIFTH PLACE: @shrimpkini
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shrimp i'm being so honest rn i want this as a poster and i want it hung on my wall bc my heart still stops every time i look at it. the hard light that casts dazai's entire face into shadow which highlights the red of his eye makes me rattle the bars of my cage every single time, not to mention the rimlight on his entire frame basking the piece is an eerie glow. phenomenal play of lighting. i'm swept off my feet.
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targaryenluvs · 5 months
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Holy shittt that capitol girl blurb??? That was something else 😵 can you pls make a part 2 of it but like a oneshot of it where he gets jealous of one of those lowly capitol people takling to us and he takes us to his room and then smutty smut happens??? Your dark!finn fics make me feral😩
oooh, i like your brain, captiol girl reader is a fav of mine! but ngl this gives off coryo vibes too.
i was listening to ride…
love you best,, coriolanus snow/finnick odair
can be read as either!!! no specifics i think
tw: kind angry sex, jealousy, choking, possessiveness, semi-public, implied short reader, size kink, humiliation, kinda guilt-tripping, degradation, mirror, flashback punishments, mentions of purposeful starvation, spanking, overstimulation, toys 👀 double pen, im so sorry i don’t know what possessed me
if there was one thing you knew about your partner it was his short temper when it came to you. obviously he didn’t show it all that often but you were one of the few people who could tell. whether it be by his grip on the champagne flute, the rigid posture, or, his unsettling smile. but it was obviously normal to everyone else, all they could think of was the fact that the legend himself was smiling their way.
he hated them in all honesty, but he wasn’t an idiot so he tolerated them.
but eventually every man breaks, and this time it was because of you.
an ugly, loud, grimy businessman had taken interest in you, his girl. he flashed his pearly whites your way every chance he got, brushing his hand by your waist in order to grab a drink, even has the audacity to actually touch you, bring the strap of your dress back up.
“sweetheart,” your partner beckoned you from up the stairs, your saving grace from the man. “come along now.” his grin was sinister and mischievous and you could only guess at what he was thinking of. excusing yourself from his side you made your way up the stairs, his eyes lingering on your behind. that man was lucky your boyfriend didn’t jam his fist in his face.
and before you knew it, the two of you were far from the party, on the third or fourth floor. “what are we doing here?” your voice was quiet, too focused on your surroundings rather than the man behind you, and how hungry he looked. turning to view him you were met with a hand around your throat. “what do you think you’re doing?” his one hand practically encircling your neck, your two hands pawed at his wrist to no avail.
“n—nothing.” you croaked out, watery eyes meeting his own dark irises, they seemed to be consumed with fire, and you knew your were bound to be burned. “are you trying to fuck with me? everyone here knows who you are here with but you’re acting like a whore, do you even know that man’s name?” you shook your head as a smirk made its way to his face, his voice was hot in your ear, “i think you need to be taught a lesson.”
he made you feel small in every way possible, whether it be guiding you through a crowd, or a hand on your hips moving you to the side. or, cornering you when you decided to be a brat, especially during the start of your ‘relationship.’
one of the most prominent examples being when you’d once refused to eat, besides a snack here and there and some water. the servants didn’t know what to do and your boyfriend hadn’t returned, busy with work. so when he did return and learned of your temper tantrum, he tied you down, taking orgasm after orgasm, one for each day you hadn’t eaten. it was the worst and best night of your life, your own ass was bruised and bloodied.
he’d struck you for every hour you refused.
he had his head between your legs, lips on your clit, licking it whilst two fingers pushed in and out, grazing just the right spot, making you arch your back and claw at the mirror. removing his fingers, his tongue traced your folds, saliva mixing in as he moved to your slit, and the inside of your walls. but it was never easy with your boyfriend, and he hated the fact that you looked so pretty. moans sweet as ever, hands pulling at his hair softly.
no, he liked you best at your worst.
so instead of letting you catch your breathe, he took off his tie and bound your wrists behind your back, your circulation practically cut off. you had nothing to grab, to hold, to ground yourself with, all you could do was sit and cry as he sucked your clit harshly, fingernails digging into your thighs as a warning.
stop moving.
again, horrible listener, so you thrashed around, lifting yourself up from against the mirror before being pushed back by him. your eyes were screwed shut as you heaved, “please, please i didn’t do anything!” his eyes shot up to look at your face in disbelief. “you did nothing?” he sneered, rising from in between your legs before his hand clutched your hair as you yelped.
“you want attention, that’s all you ever want. you have legs you could’ve walked away and come to me but you stood there, laughing at his jokes.” his fingers smooshed your face, he loved you best like this. messy hair, mascara smudged and lipstick smeared. for once you were unable to read him, you couldn’t tell if he was joking, mad or teasing. he got down on his knees, tapping your foot as you raised it, your panties removed as he stored it away in his pant pocket. your thighs were painted with arousal, sticky when you moved.
the click of the door opening sobered you up straight away, “what? why are you—” he shoved you infront of him, not even bothering to check if the coast was clear, he assumed there wouldn’t be anyone, you were floors above the party and the only people that would be around these disgustingly sensual rooms would be there for the reason he was. crimson red walls, plush velvet walls, a monstrosity in terms of a fashionable home, but comfortable.
you ended up in a random bedroom, also red. he shoved you onto the bed, shuffling through the drawers with intent. “where would it be?” he muttered to himself as he surveyed the room, his eyes landed on a closet door, promptly moving towards it.
you laid on the bed with your hands underneath you, at least the ceiling was white you thought. the heat between your legs was unbearable, but not left unattended for too long. he had a box in his hands, not too large but not small. “what is that?” you craned your neck to look, but he pulled out a blindfold.
“i want you to only cum when i tell you to, do you understand?” you groaned loudly, “oh come on are you kidding me? why the hell do i have to do that? so annoying—” the dildo penetrated your dripping pussy as you moaned out, finally.
he couldn’t do everything he would have wanted to whilst still at the event but he could at least satisfy himself. he slid in and out with ease, unrelenting pace as you cried out, “don't stop, please don't stop!" he loved you best like this, crying on his fat cock splitting you open.
“you like that? yeah you do.” he grinned as you clutched the sheets underneath you, he pushed it deeper, before taking it out. “please, don’t stop!” you screamed out, the anticipation of what he’d do was exciting, unable to see him. his finger simultaneously traced around your ass, using your slick he smeared it around.
“you want more? you want my cock in you too?” you nodded vehemently, “oh god yes! yes!” he pulled it out before flipping you over and propping you on all fours. he was nice enough to be sweet, cooing and praising you for how good you were being. “you’ll be good for me won’t you? i’ll take your bind off.” thank god, “yes, i’ll be so good, promise.” it felt so good to move them around again. the thing about your boyfriend was that he never made anything easy when it came to sex.
“i want you to fuck yourself.”
his hand on your hips and your own pressed against the headboard. “that's it, fucking take it!" he grunted as he thrust into you, “yeah, you wanna scream? confirm what they know?” you could barely keep your own eyes open let alone respond but of course he would never let that be. you’d never experienced something so euphoric yet punishing. you felt as if you’d explode. he’d gotten tired of how slow you were being with your pussy so he was kind enough to multitask.
but listening wasn’t exactly your strong suit and it didn’t matter how harsh he gripped your hips or how he slammed into both holes, you’d still try and get away. “s’too much, please.” your head rested on the bed, you were exhausted.
“fuck, i’m so close!”
“you’re lucky i’m letting you after the shit you— you pulled.” his words didn’t hurt, your pussy only clenched further, “i can feel you, in both holes.” your forehead pressed against his, a gentle gesture, a reminder of your relationship. he grunted into your ear, thrusts slowing down, messier, closer.
he pulled it out of your ass as you moaned at the loss of contact, “messy girl, need two cocks in you? my little slut needs more?” you shook your head, “just you. just you.” you babbled, you felt so good. oversensitive and tired, which again he loved. he pulled almost all the way out, pressing the fake cock to your lips, “suck it, you’re too noisy baby, you want someone to find you like this? i didn’t lock the door.”
his smirk made you dizzy, he made you dizzy. he took a second to admire you, splayed out on the bed now, sucking both of your juices off it. he slammed back in making you whimper and teary-eyed. soon enough reaching his high as well as your own as you clutched onto his shoulders for dear life, “mmm!” he grunted, “fuck, you’re too good, take it the whole way baby, if you’re— if you’re gonna suck it then take it all.” he found his release with you, his hot cum spurting into your womb.
“next time, you stay by me. or don’t, i’ll fuck you even harder next time.”
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torturedblue · 11 months
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There are so many fun Disaster Twins parallels I caught the last time I binged Rise
I’m mainly going to start with lines before I get into some deeper stuff in part two, but as far as I’ve seen this pair seems to have the most parallels and I love it
Both the sillies have a line about sounding naturally sarcastic: “And I know everything I say sounds sarcastic, but I’m being completely genuine… This time.”
“Oh sure, let me just load my Tap Into Every Security Camera in New York app! I’m sorry if that sounded like sarcasm it wasn’t I am in.”
They both land on Warren in his first episode 😂
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These sillies in Bug Busters:
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Also LOOK at these guys in their matching cutesy pajamas
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Donnie teasing his brothers and hitting them with the tennis balls all smug in Smart Lair feels very Leo of him
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Leo being the naysayer of the group in The Gumbus and constantly insisting there has to be some kind of logical/scientific explanation is very Donnie of him
“There has to be a simple answer. Earthquake, magnets, giant prankster mice. There’s no such thing as ghosts!” “A model train. Simple answer.” “Aha! Right? The simple answer!”
Donnie has a funny line about Dragons (and their teeth) not existing, both these moments being ironic since discovering yokai, the Hidden City and the whole mystics world makes dragons and ghosts not just possible, but proven real
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Their iconic weird showing-off-clothes poses in Purple Jacket and Late Fee
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These lines:
“Can’t we get new brothers?!”
“We have to go back for our brothers! Or are you gonna replace them, too?!”
“Guh-ee…”
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They are also the only two characters with lines mentioning they think Splinter would’ve been cooler specifically as a tiger 😂 While I love the Eric Bauza/Tigerclaw references to ‘12, otherwise the comments are rather random other than saying tigers are cooler than rats. It made me realize how much they really do think alike. “You’re just a rat, we need a tiger.” “Yeah sure you’re a rat and it probably would’ve been cooler if you were like a tiger or something.”
More similar lines when they both break the fourth wall: “One season later and I still have full battery!” “If this isn’t the poster shot, someone’s getting fired.”
Leo’s chosen last words: “With my last breath I told you sooooo!”
Donnie’s chosen last words: “At least I shall perish knowing I was the better brother.” (a lie)
I believe they’re also the only ones to call Splinter Papa whereas Raph and Mikey use ‘Pops’ more
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And last but not least, their shared aversion to Staten Island
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Bottom line, the rottmnt writers practically made their twinship canon without realizing it sooo it’s pretty much undeniable now 😊
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rogueddie · 5 months
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Famous Steddie Au Recs
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Help I'm Alive
ChaoGarden
Eddie reached a hand out and gently tucked his fingers under Steve’s chin, tilting it upwards and turning Steve’s face just a little to the side as he observed something on Steve’s face with a look of intense speculation. Steve couldn’t say for certain, but there was almost a tiny bit of anger there just along the edges, like he was stifling away anger at whatever it was that he was looking at.
Surely he wasn’t looking at the-
“Somebody put their hands on you, sugar?”
Words : 65,581 Chapters : 9/9 Rating : Explicit
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Somebody To You
tears_for_years
@ bisexual_disaster: i would let eddie munson make me bark like a dog
Words : 4,714 Chapters : 3/3 Rating : Teen and Up Audiences
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you smile that beautiful smile and all the girls in the front row scream your name.
antithetical_dreamgirl
Eddie has three major rules when it comes to working with celebrities: 1. don’t flirt with the talent; 2. don’t hang out with the talent; 3. don’t, under any circumstances, fuck the talent.
He’s had enough rockstars’ managers kick him out of hotel rooms after waking up to an empty bed with cold sheets to have learned his lesson ten times over by now.
He doesn’t even think of adding a fourth rule: don’t fall in love with the talent. Has never even come close to needing a rule like that. Not until he meets Steve Harrington.
Words : 4,510 Chapters : 1/1 Rating : Teen and Up Audiences
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Consensual Catfishing
foresthearts
When Eddie gets a message on instagram from an account claiming to be the famous pop-star Steve Harrington, he knows immediately it's a catfish. He's not dumb. The account has no pictures and people like Steve Harrington don't just randomly DM guys like Eddie.
Still. What would be the harm in letting it play out? It's not dangerous if he knows he's being catfished. No, if he knows about it, then it's basically like a fun little roleplay. No harm, no foul.
Words : 32,108 Chapters : 4/4 Rating : Mature
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abstract
a_little_unsteddie
The break-up had been messy, and long overdue by the time it happened; Eddie had spent the better part of two years avoiding everything in the news including Steve's name, half convinced that Steve hadn't ever loved him at all. So, why was Chrissy sending him an interview that Steve had done at some talk show?
Words : 1,107 Chapters : 1/1 Rating : Teen and Up Audiences
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the night breeze carries something sweet
asbealthgn
Eddie is used to getting recognized in public, but it doesn’t mean he likes it.
That is, until the most beautiful man he’s ever seen in his life sits in the seat next to him, unfurling a giant map that easily shields both of them. Eddie’s fucking savior.
“Hey, you wouldn’t happen to know how to get to Japantown, would you?” the guy asks.
Words : 4,898 Chapters : 1/1 Rating : Explicit
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Your Life, Framed on the Wall
orphan_account
A scrapbook of interviews and articles following Eddie Munson’s rise to fame as the frontman of Corroded Coffin, and his relationship with one Steve Harrington.
Words : 9,379 Chapters : 9/9 Rating : Teen and Up Audiences
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Make Them Feel It
camouflagedlove
Steve Harrington has acted in many romance movies over the years but finds himself yearning for that same kind of love in real life. He struggles to make those connections but feelings start to boil up for him when his co-star, Eddie Munson, wants to rehearse the love confession scene from their movie. It's just a scene...isn't it?
Words : 2,835 Chapters : 1/1 Rating : Teen and Up Audiences
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We're Going The Distance
stevelovers
Steve doesn't know where Dustin got this little idol crush. After seeing world famous Olympic Gold Medalist “Medal” Munson- a geek who has set world records in snowboarding, he begs Steve to take him and the kids to watch him compete in an amateur charity tournament at Mad River Mountain’s Mad Dog snow race. Too bad he's a complete asshole.
Words : 14,732 Chapters : 1/1 Rating : Teen and Up Audiences
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i'll find my soul as i go home
oakenorcrist
Eddie Munson has had a rough go of it -- broken-hearted and uninspired, he decides to leave everything behind in San Francisco and spend some time with his uncle in a small town in the mountains. Little does he know that there he will find not only the peace and rest he's so desperately needed but also everything he never knew was missing from his life up until this moment.
Words : 31,868 Chapters : 5/5 Rating : Teen and Up Audiences
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roosterforme · 2 years
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Go Slow | Rooster x Reader
Summary: When you tell Bradley why you’re nervous, he make sure to go slow.
Warnings: Angst, fluff and smut
Length: 2600 words
Pairing: Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw x Female Reader
This was written for an anonymous request.
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You were so sweet looking. Bradley was such a sucker for a sweet looking face. And you were funny and kind, and your voice sounded like music to him. He'd just pulled up in front of your house at the end of your fourth date, and although he told himself to be patient, it was getting difficult.
"I had so much fun," you whispered between kisses in the Bronco. You'd unbuckled your seatbelt and slid closer to him, and both of your hands were in his hair. Bradley let his hands rest on your hips, but that was it. He wanted you to invite him inside because you wanted to, not because you felt like he was demanding it.
"Me too, babe," he replied, breaking the kiss. And that's when your lips connected with the side of his neck.
He squeezed his eyes closed, but he could already feel himself getting hard. When your tongue swiped across one of his scars, he groaned a bit. He pressed his lips together hard, but you'd definitely heard him.
A tiny squeak escaped your lips. "Bradley, do you want to come inside?" you asked him softly.
He took a deep breath. "I would love to."
And as he helped you down from the Bronco, you laced your fingers through his and guided him to your front porch. When you looked up at him, your face was so sweet and so open. He ran his thumb along your cheek, and your eyes drifted closed as you rubbed your face against his palm.
Bradley was raring to go, but when your fingers shook a little as you were trying to unlock the door, he took over for you. He kissed you gently as he unlocked your door, trying to keep himself from tossing you over his shoulder.
Once it was open, you pulled him inside and gently pushed him against the living room wall, your hands on his shoulders.
He yanked you closer by your waist, and a giggle escaped your lips. Bradley smiled down at you as you leaned up to kiss him. You were playful and a little shy in his arms, running your hands over his shoulders and neck and then into his hair. Your kisses were sweet at first, and then Bradley felt your tongue glide against his. When you rubbed yourself against him, he grabbed you harder and held you where he needed you.
"Oh," you gasped, and Bradley could barely take it.
"Should we move this to your bedroom, babe?"
You bit your lip a little hesitantly but nodded your head. "Yeah, follow me."
Bradley followed you so closely, he had his lips on your neck most of the way there. Your gasps and laughs had him forgetting that you seemed hesitant a moment ago. And when you reached for the bottom of his tee shirt and started to ease it off of him, he smiled to let you know he was more than okay with that. He let you explore his naked torso with your hands first and then your lips, but soon he was dying to touch you too.
But when he reached for you and started to bunch up your dress in his hands, you froze. "What's wrong?" he asked, immediately letting go of the fabric. He watched your reaction in the dim glow from the desk lamp.
You swallowed hard and shook your head, but Bradley knew something was bothering you. "Are we moving too fast? We can wait. I'll wait however long you want," he rasped, bending down to pick up his shirt.
"Bradley," you whispered, and you took his shirt from his hand when he stood up. "I'm nervous."
After a beat, he wrapped you up in his arms and kissed the top of your head. "You don't have to be nervous with me, babe. Promise."
When he felt you relax against him, he reached for your chin and tilted your face up so you looked him in the eye. "But if you tell me specifically what is making you nervous, maybe we can fix it?"
Your gaze darted between his eyes tentatively, but you must have been comfortable with what you saw there. Because you told him, "I haven't been with anyone sexually in a really long time. Like almost two years." And then you winced and looked panicked, so he pulled you closer.
"Okay," he said, licking his lips. "So we can wait. And you'll tell me when you want to sleep together."
"I want to sleep with you now," you whispered, but now Bradley was the one hesitating. "You're the first person in such a long time that I've wanted to be with. I think that's what's making me so nervous. I want it to feel good for me, but I also really want it to be good for you."
By the time you finished, your voice was so soft, Bradley could barely hear you. He looked at your sweet face and kissed your lips softly, then he rubbed his nose against yours. "God, you turn me on so much, you've got nothing to worry about on my end," he promised. "How about we go out again next weekend? Give you some time?"
But you were reaching for the hem of your dress now, and Bradley tracked every inch of newly exposed skin. He immediately wanted to lick your thighs, and the curve of your waist had him almost drooling. When you pulled the dress over your head and let it drop to the floor, he let himself take a tiny step closer to you.
"I want you now. I want you to touch me," you said, taking his hands and pressing them to your hips. "Just... can you just go slow? Please?"
Bradley gulped. That little please had him feeling extra protective of you. "I'll do whatever you want, babe. We'll go slow. I like it slow."
Then your arms were wrapped around his neck and you were kissing him again. Bradley let his hands trail softly along your back, dragging his fingertips over your bra and all the way down to your underwear. He rubbed little circles along your lower back, and soon you were pressing your core against him and breathing heavier.
"Okay if I take this off?" Bradley grunted, fingering the clasp at the back of your bra.
"Yes," you hissed, kissing his neck and running your hands down his abs. "You can take it all off."
Bradley was practically seeing stars as you ground your belly against his jeans, bringing some friction to his cock. He deftly unhooked your bra and let it fall away from you. Then his thumbs were rubbing softly across your breasts, and your head was tipped back in pleasure. Next thing he knew, you were pulling him toward the bed. You went to lay down, but Bradley shook his head.
"Nope, you're setting the pace, babe. Whatever you like," he said, kicking off his shoes and stretching out on his back. He reached his hands out for you, and guided you until you were straddling his waist. "Tell me where you want me to touch you. Or do whatever you want to me. You're in charge."
You whimpered a bit at his words, and he had to bite his lip as you guided his hands back to your soft tits. "Touch me here," you whispered, rubbing your lace covered core against his abs. "That feels so good."
Bradley caressed and kneaded your breasts, and you made more noises that he loved. You leaned down and kissed his lips, still grinding against him. "Touch my hips," you told him, and he skimmed his fingers down your sides, causing you to giggle and jerk against him. "Sorry, I'm ticklish!"
"Yes, you are, and I fucking love that," he whispered with a laugh, running his fingers up your sides one more time just to hear you laugh again.
You grabbed his hands and planted them firmly on your hips. "Behave," you warned him.
He grinned against your lips as you nipped and kissed him.
"Is this okay?" he asked, letting his fingers slide inside the back of your underwear to rub his hands along your ass.
"Yes, it's more than okay," you moaned.
Bradley teased your mouth with his tongue and caressed your lower back and hips. You were now grinding against him in a slow, seductive motion that had him almost crying out for mercy. Just when he thought he was going to have to say something, you braced your hands on his shoulders and pushed away from him, only to shimmy down his body and start unbuttoning his jeans. You started to pull them down his hips, and his dick sprang free. You froze looking at his length before finally fully removing his jeans and underwear.
When you settled between his legs and looked up at him, Bradley could see his cock jumping with delight. "Can I lick you?" you asked softly, and Bradley covered his eyes with both hands and groaned loudly.
"Yeah, babe. You can lick me," he managed to say, and he was sucking air into his lungs as soon as your tongue connected with his penis. You let out a cute little noise, and then you sucked him into your mouth. "Holy shit," he whispered, watching you take another inch of him before he had to push you off. "I'm supposed to be the one giving you what you want here, not the other way around," he whispered in your ear as he rolled you onto your back and ended up on top of you.
You were giggling as you reached between your bodies and started removing your underwear. "I'm not too nervous anymore. I know you'll be sweet and go slow," you whispered with a smile as Bradley helped you get your underwear off. "And you'll need to, because you're huge."
Bradley met your eyes and asked, "Can I lick you now?"
He loved the way your pupils went wide and your lips kind of parted soundlessly before you whispered yes. Bradley ate your sweet pussy, licking you and sucking on your clit until you were writing underneath him. "Can I fuck you with my fingers?" he asked, and your responding yes was so loud and fervent, he had to laugh. He started with one finger, and you were tight, whining a bit at the stretch. He kept his tongue moving languidly around your clit and listened to your breathing as he slowly inserted a second finger.
"You okay, babe?" he asked, and he took the fact that you had your fingers in his hair, mashing his face against your pussy as a good sign. "Alright," he murmured against your slit before licking up and down. You were going to come, he could tell. So he sucked a little more gently and pumped his fingers a little harder. Almost immediately you were squeezing around him and crying out.
"Oh! Oh my God!" You had your hands on your face as you thrust your pussy against his mouth, riding out your orgasm. "That was awesome," you panted, but then you jolted upright in bed. "Bradley, I don't have any condoms."
He withdrew his fingers slowly from your opening. "I have one in my wallet. Think you can help me clean my fingers off so I can go get it?" Bradley was a little afraid you wouldn't want to, but then you reached for his fingers and put them in your mouth. You sucked them clean, and then kept them in your mouth for a minute longer, just to tease him.
"Should I get the condom?" he asked, swallowing hard.
"Yes," you whispered, and he was off the bed and digging in his jeans pocket. After he got it from his wallet, he climbed back in bed.
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When Bradley climbed back in bed with you, he took some time to kiss your lips and your breasts, smiling the whole time. He caressed your neck while he kissed you deeply, and now you weren't nervous at all. You felt relieved that you told him what was bothering you before you just went through the motions of sex with him. Because now he was being gentle and checking in with you occasionally. But part of you was convinced he would have been really sweet even if you hadn't told him how nervous you were.
He propped himself up on his side next to you. "Are you sure you want to do this? It's not too late to call it a night. Or we can just cuddle now if you want?"
You ran your fingers along his perfect body and watched as his eyelids drifted closed and his lips parted. You placed a kiss on those lips and nuzzled your nose against his mustache. "I'm sure. I want you."
So he rolled onto his back and let his hands rest softly on your hips, and guided you as you straddled him. Then he opened the condom and slipped it on, watching your face as he did so. You knew he was going to let you control the speed, so you lined up with him and eased him slowly inside you. You were grateful he'd used two fingers on you before, because this might have been more painful otherwise.
You listened to Bradley groan with each inch you took, and it was amazing to watch this sexy man falling apart for you. Once he was fully seated, you leaned down to kiss him as you started moving your hips. "You feel good, so good," he told you as you kissed along his neck.
You moaned against him, picking up your speed a little bit, and he held your hips tighter as you rode him. "You feel good, too," you told him, and he reached his right hand up to your chest, kneading your skin and playing with your nipples as you bounced a little harder on him.
You watched as Bradley tipped his head back and panted when you kind of moved your hips in a swirling motion. You could feel something starting to build inside you again.
"You look so good like this, I'm not gonna last long. Can I touch you here?" Bradley asked, letting his right hand glide down until his thumb was rubbing your clit in the most delicious way.
"Oh, yeah. You can touch me there." And soon the little sounds you were making were getting louder. And Bradley's movements were becoming jerkier. When you pushed down hard around him, you came with a small cry, and he held your hips and rocked you back and forth on him, drawing out his own release.
Bradley pulled you down to his chest and kissed your lips, nibbling on you as you felt his cock still throbbing inside you. You continued to kiss each other as you caught your breath.
He held you against his chest and rubbed your back, finally slipping out of you. "Babe, I have an idea. How about I take you out for some ice cream, and then we can stop at the store and buy a whole box of condoms. And then we could come back here and go slow all over again. How does that sound?"
You grinned against his chest and lifted your head to look up at him. He was looking right back at you with a cautious expression, waiting for your response.
Your smile grew bigger and so did his when you said, "Yeah, let's go."
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spidey-strange · 19 days
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Romeo, Romeo...
I am now living in a post Romeo & Juliet world. It might well be the only time I get to see it, but honestly what I saw on Saturday is going to stay with me forever. I wanted to put it down into words - my review of this play.
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The first part of the experience is the music. We were in the bar and this repetitive rumble sound played over the tannoy, signalling that we were being called to Verona. We took our seats and we waited, all while more and more haze appeared across the sparsely-set stage and the music bore deep into my soul, gnarling and industrial, giving a sense of dystopian doom and foreboding. By the time the lights went out and the video screen showed 1597 in bright red lettering, I was already feeling a nervous nausea and an elevated heart rate.
This play is asking you to pretend, as much as they are. There is no set. There are no props. The actors stand like statues, dotted around, sometimes deep into the back of the stage as if ghostly apparitions. Sometimes the actors talk freely, other times they take their place behind mic stands as if part of a debating society. What happens on stage is coupled with video footage of other actors scattered around the bowels of the theatre, in the narrow backstage corridors, or even the theatre bar (and, of course, the roof). The fourth-wall breaks that often punctuate the end of these short video pieces eally pierce into your soul, looming over you, much like the mood of this whole production.
An example - as Mercutio lay dying, the camera is right in his face so you get the full pain and rage of him as he screams "a plague upon both your houses" and takes his final breaths. All the while, Romeo stands metres away, covered in blood, seething with unbridled rage, tears mixing with the blood of his friend.
The interval moment that follows literally made everyone gasp, a jumpscare that absolutely warrants the gravity of the moment. I won't say more because if there's even a 0.1% chance of you seeing it I don't want it ruined.
The second act of this play is decidedly quieter than the first. Clandestine conversations, whispers between characters, the comedy, gone. The deaths of Thibault and Mercutio loom large as the reality of the consequences kick in. Juliet remains defiant to the last - this is a Juliet who really knows what she wants (supported by Nurse, who is more like an older sister character full of kindness and friendly age-appropriate advice). As the end draws near, and the inevitability of what's about to happen (let's face it, we've all studied it at school, we know what happens!) becomes apparent, the silence in the theatre speaks volumes.
This production challenges you to see the traditional story through a far darker lens, and the blank spaces leave room for the oppressive mood and music to thrive and grow. It asks you to find answers in the quiet as much as the loud. It might be the best known love story of all time but the added weight of the staging proves everything hangs on the final line: "For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo."
Now. Acting. And oh boy was there acting. I'm going to start with Mercutio (Joshua-Alexander Williams) and Paris (Daniel Quinn-Toye) - two actors who are in their first professional production. What pressure, and how they dealt with it. Particularly Joshua-Alexander! I thought Tomiwa Edun, who played Capulet, Juliet's father, was immense - so sinister in his delivery, he had me convinced he was head of a family and of a gang empire. And Freema Agyeman as Nurse was wonderful, as I said earlier, giving this big sister energy and providing delighful lighter moments against the shade. HUGE mention to Nima Taleghani who not only was an excellent Benvolio but also edited the original text to make it a 1hr 45 version that was powerful and punchy.
Now, our main stars. Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet was incredible. She was headstrong, she was poised, she was dynamic and still at the same time. She portrayed a Juliet desperate to be free from the confines of her family, but clear that she knew what she wanted from the love (and escape) she sought. The second act belonged to her, her stillness lingering.
And the reason I fought for a ticket, Tom Holland. I've seen him at film premieres and press events, and twice playing golf, but the opportunity to see him do what (as fans) we all know to be his true calling, was irresistible. And oh my God. Honestly I was blown away by his portrayal. Brooding, emotional, at times so quiet you had to strain to hear his lament. And then rage, euphoria, shyness, a fumbling lovesick idiot. Throughout the production he provides so much range, but also so much depth, it's impossible not to feel everything he does.
To see him, clearly in his element, providing a soul to Romeo that I've never felt before - I couldn't be prouder as a fan. For too long he has been tarred with the brush that he is not a "serious actor". As fans we know that The Devil all the Time, Cherry, and The Crowded Room are proof otherwise. This should be the moment the world realises he is INCREDIBLE, to be taken seriously, to be given the respect he is long overdue.
I wish beyond words that I get to see this play again. I hope at the very least it gets an NT live screening so that fans around the world get to witness this amazing, unique, innovative production.
Violent delights indeed have violent ends.
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Hey! Could I ask for a breaking-4th-wall kind of drabble with Solomon? In my heart I refuse to believe the boys aren’t real; they’re just in another world 💔 idk if thats denial or what but yeah lmao
something comfort or fluff would be nice ^^ even though just seeing Sol always makes me smile it’s a double edged sword and I then think back to how he ‘isn’t real’
(It’s kinda sad I can’t marry that man though…? It was love at first sight in OG game and people think Solomon’s down bad, I’m hella clingy when it comes to close relationships though ☠️ )
(Also random but as kind of a vent the kind of person best for Solomon would be someone who can heal his inner child, yeah? Problem is my inner child is also broken from emotional abuse lol, my issues would not help. I’m not good for him fr)
Hi there, anon!
Let me begin by saying that you are definitely good for Solomon. In fact, I would argue that you would understand him better because of your own issues. You know how it feels, you can relate to him in a way that someone else wouldn't be able to. And I think there's something extremely healing about having someone else to figure it out with. Why can't you and Solomon heal your inner children together?
As for the request, I hope this is what you're looking for! I definitely took the fourth wall breaking idea and ran with that!
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You're sitting in your house on your phone, looking at Solomon on the home screen of your Obey Me account. You tap on his sprite and he smiles at you.
"Hm? What is it?" the dialogue says.
"I want you to be real," you say, knowing he can't hear you. "I want to touch you for real."
You sigh, turning off your phone and going about your evening. An hour or so passes and you're now focused on something else entirely when the doorbell rings.
It's odd. You weren't expecting company.
You answer the door and nearly faint from shock.
Solomon laughs gently at the look on your face. "Hi, MC. You wanted to see me?"
You stare at him with your mouth open. "What- I don't- How are you…? How are you here?"
"I'm a sorcerer, MC," he says. "With the right spell, I can make anything happen."
You're a little confused, but is it really worth asking any more questions? He's here and he looks solid. He looks real.
Solomon seems to understand your uncertainty. He reaches out a hand toward you. "I promise it's really me," he says. "Won't you let me show you?"
You couldn't have refused even if you wanted to. You didn't take the time to think about it, just immediately put your hand in his.
Solomon tugs on your hand and pulls you close, wrapping an arm around your waist. The world spins and you're being teleported to a new location.
You gasp when you find yourself looking out at a familiar view. The Devildom stretches out below you, RAD's great structure in the distance, the sparkling city lights next to an elaborately detailed fence. You're standing on a cobblestone street with Solomon's arms around you. The sky is dark, but it always is, here in the Devildom.
"Did you think it wasn't real?" Solomon asks. "Did you think I haven't already fallen for you?"
You clutch at him because this is all so unexpected. "Yes," you admit. How could you have possibly thought otherwise?
Solomon laughs, but it's soft, like he can't help it because you're so cute. "I'm sorry," he says. "I should have come for you sooner. Do you want to stay? For a little while?"
You throw your arms around his neck. "Yes!" you cry. And there are tears on your face because you're somehow here, with him.
Solomon kisses away your tears. You melt in his arms as he does. He gives you a questioning look, as if he's not sure how far he can go.
You let him know by kissing him. Solomon's embrace tightens around you. You can feel his heart beating against yours - rapid, like he's also overwhelmed by this impossible moment.
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Not Like Other Girls (Part 2 of 2)
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mainly angst, with some smut and fluff sprinkled in
Best friend Jungkook x Fem Reader, Hoseok x Fem Reader
NSFW. 18+
Part 1 > Part 2 (FINAL) > BONUS Part
Premise: Jungkook’s been your best friend since forever, and he loves that you’re “not like other girls,” as he puts it...so what happens when you decide you want to be like other girls?
Warnings: sexism, manipulative friendship, Jungkook and some other idols are just overall misogynistic assholes in this (all a work of fiction obviously, no way meant to represent these idols’ real life personalities), mentions of past internalized misogyny, one noncon kiss, slight physical intimidation, a fight, one more asshole jk warning because he amps it up a notch
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Two weeks go by, with you ignoring every call and text he sends. Two weeks of you blaring your headphones and walking right by when he waits outside your residence hall or classes. Two weeks since you’ve left the group chat with him and the other two. Eunwoo and Yugyeom message you individually, each saying something along the lines of “Why are you being such a bitch to Jungkook?” You block them eventually. It was easy to block them. Jungkook, on the other hand, has not been easy to block. You’ve tried, fingers hovering over the button many times since the last time you’ve talked. However, something stops you every time. Memories of the past flood your mind: the little spot in the playground that the two of you claimed in fourth grade, the way he’d stayed up all night helping you perfect your science fair project in middle school, how he walked you home after your org meetings in high school. Everything would be so much easier if your mind could just forget about all the good things, but you can’t. The truth—however pathetic it may be—is that Jungkook is in too much of your good memories for you to just cut him off.
Not matter how much of a big game you talk, he still has a hold on you. Which is why, after two weeks of trying to fake indifference, your resolve breaks at the sight of him. He’s waiting in front of your residence hall again, but this time those sad bambi eyes rope you into stopping. He looks a mess with his disheveled hair and puffy eyes. It takes a lot in you to not immediately lead him inside and take care of his tired form. No y/n. Don’t be a doormat again.
“Can we talk in your dorm?”
“We can talk here. I’ll give you five minutes.”
“I’m sorry.” His shoulders are sagging as he looks down at the grass, unable to meet your gaze. You don’t say anything back.
“I shouldn’t have hijacked your birthday plans…and I shouldn’t have yelled about Hoseok…it was wrong of me. It wasn’t from a bad place, I swear! I just want to protect you. That’s all I’ve ever wanted to do, y/n. I can’t not have you in my life.”
“Your way of protecting someone is really shitty.”
“I can see that now, and I promise you I’ll do better. Just don’t push me out of your life, please. I can’t handle it.” His voice cracks at the end, as if he’s too overwhelmed with emotion.
It breaks your heart and your walls all too easily, and you’re embracing him in a split second. He starts sobbing softly into your shoulder. “Come up for a while.” You invite, and the boy follows with his head down. It takes a moment for him to stop crying in your room, spilling apologies while holding you close.
___
The next day is, thankfully, filled with the normalcy you’re used to with Jungkook. You two meet up for breakfast, talking about the most random things as you usually do. It doesn’t feel like two weeks have passed. It doesn’t feel like anything bad happened between you at all. The air is light, and the conversations are filled with laughter, just like your favorite moments with him usually go.
“Are you free to study this evening? I have a calc test coming up and I need moral support.”
“I’m actually studying with a few people from the frat party. We’ve gotten kind of close—especially this girl, Ara. But you should come study with us!”
“With Hoseok too?”
“Yes Kook, he’s not some evil villain, I promise. You’ll like him if you give him a chance.”
You still haven’t told Jungkook you didn’t sleep with the older man. You don’t see the point in bringing it up anymore, since it shouldn’t determine whether or not Jungkook respects you. You just want to move on from the topic and the fight altogether. You also don’t tell him about your make-out sessions these past two weeks, not in the mood for another lecture.
His features visibly tense. “Oh, um…I don’t know. It might be too much of a distraction, and I don’t really know them. I’ll just study alone.” You know Jungkook enough to know what he’s asking without him saying it out loud: Please ditch them and study with me. The plea is clear in his eyes, but this time you act oblivious to it.
“Oh please, I saw you study for that physics final in high school! If you can focus on rotational motion while Yugyeom and Eunwoo argue about which Super Smash Bros character is the kinkiest, you can one thousand percent study with us.”
The two of you giggle at the past memory, and Jungkook eases up a little.
“Alright, I’ll join, and Bowser is definitely the kinkiest!”
“Not when Wario is right there!” You laugh, taking a sip from your best friend’s milkshake as he throws a ‘I told you to order your own’ look your way.
“Speaking of the guys…when do you think you’ll unblock them?”
“No time soon. You’re still on probation too.”
His face falls, but he doesn’t prod further.
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“Guys, this is Jungkook, my best friend. Jungkook, this is Ara, Namjoon, Hoseok, and Jisoo. I met Ara at the makeup convention and everyone else at the Beta Tau Sigma party after.”
You miss the icy glare he shoots at Hoseok. Hoseok seems to miss it too, being his usual friendly self while greeting the other man. Everyone greets Jungkook warmly except Jisoo, who seems a bit wary. She remembers when you ran to some guy and came back crying a couple weeks ago, and how that man looked a lot like this Jungkook guy. Suffice to say, she’s not as enthusiastic to meet him.
The study session goes by alright. Everyone’s stressed and engrossed in their work, but occasional banter and breaks keep you all going. You try to include Jungkook whenever you can, and your new friends—sans Jisoo—also try to strike up conversation with him. Jungkook, however, keeps his replies short and chooses to stay silent for the most part.
It’s only when he’s walking you home does he begin talking like his usual self.
“See? That wasn’t so bad, was it?”
He shrugs, “I didn’t have much in common with them. I think we should just study alone next time.”
You raise a brow, “That’s not fair, Kook. You barely tried. We were doing our best to include you in the conversation.”
Jungkook doesn’t exactly know why he feels so strongly, but hearing you use the term ‘we’ for you and your new friends puts him on edge. You and him are supposed to be a ‘we.’ These are strangers.
His tone gets snappier at your comment.
“Wow, thank you so much for trying to include me in the conversation y/n. Must be exhausting having to talk to me when your new friends are there.”
“Hypocritical coming from you.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“It means you basically treat me like I’m invisible when we’re with Eunwoo and Yugyeom.”
The rest of the walk is silent.
Hours later, when you’re about to go to bed, you get a text from him.
Kook: Sorry :( are you still mad?
You let out a sigh. He’s your best friend, but you wish he wasn’t so frustrating sometimes.
You: Kind of.
Kook: I’ll hang out with them again if you want me to.
You: Will you actually try to get along?
Kook: Yeah, I promise!!!
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The next time you invite Jungkook out with everyone else is at another frat party. You don’t remember the name of the frat, but it doesn’t matter. There’s good music, godlike seven-layer dip, and an impressive variety of alcohol. You tease Hoseok at how Beta Tau Sigma needs to watch out or their ‘best party frat’ rep is in danger.
“No chance, wait ‘till you see the bouncy castle we’re getting for the next one!”
Jungkook’s jaw ticks at the way you lean close to the other man, laughing and talking as if the two of you are in your own world. It’s extra irritating considering your outfit for the night. You’d mentioned how you were borrowing one of Ara’s dresses, but he had no idea it would be such a tight one. Tight and short, with entirely too much of your chest exposed. It makes your birthday dress seem modest in comparison. He regrets meeting at the party instead of picking you up, wishing he could’ve talked you out of it before you left your dorm.
But he can’t do anything now, except watch Hoseok ogle you as you giggle and bat your lashes at him. It hasn’t even been twenty minutes yet, but Jungkook already wants to leave—and drag you out of there with him.
It’s after a few tequila shots and party games when Ara pulls you aside, asking you how things are going with Hoseok.
“We’re just friends!”
“Friends don’t look at each other like that.”
“Okay, we might be hitting each other up to make out now and then…and maybe I have a teeny tiny crush. But it’s not like it’ll go anywhere.”
“Why not?”
“Because he’s a total fuckboy!”
“Oh please,” she rolls her eyes, “those rumors are so out of proportion. I know Hoseok and I know he loves sex, but he’s not the ‘I don’t do commitment’ type. He just needs to meet someone he vibes with and he’ll turn into a mushy romantic in a heartbeat.”
“How can you be so sure?”
She breaks out into a giant grin, “Because he’s just like Joonie.”
You can’t help but grin too, tipsy Ara is especially cute when talking about her boyfriend.
“Fair, fair. Maybe I’ll give it a shot.”
“You think the two of you will break away from the rest of us again?” She wiggles her eyebrows.
“Not tonight. Jungkook doesn’t really know anyone here, so it would be pretty shitty to leave him.”
“Yeah he does look like a lost lamb” she motions in the boy’s direction, where his body language couldn’t get any more awkward.
“That’s my cue” you say after taking one more shot and making your way back to Jungkook’s side.
“Here” you say, holding a shot in front of his face. He downs it instantly.
“How ‘bout a dance?” You hope a little dancing can loosen the boy up.
The speakers blast High Hopes by Panic! at the Disco, and you two yell the lyrics while jumping up and down in proper party-dancing fashion. Jungkook gets more comfortable as the song progresses, and you can tell the alcohol is getting to him. The next hour is genuinely fun for both of you, and he seems less apprehensive when the others join—as long as your attention stays on him. The problem starts when a slower, sexier song starts playing, and Hoseok pulls you close. The man wraps his hands around you from behind, sensually rolling his body and guiding you to do the same. Your eyes are closed and you’re too lost in the moment to feel the daggers your best friend is shooting with his eyes.
You excuse yourself for a moment, stumbling into a random bedroom until you can find a restroom to pee. What you don’t expect when coming out, is Jungkook sitting on the bed. He stands up when you come out, making his way closer.
“Oh hey, were you looking for me?”
He nods, now less than an inch away. You take a step back, feeling claustrophobic, but he’s keen on closing the gap.
“Kook, what are you—"
That’s when his lips come crashing down on yours.
It’s barely three seconds until you register what’s going on and push him off. You look into his eyes with pure shock.
“Holy fuck, Jungkook. You’re drunk, aren’t you?”
“Maybe…” he leans back in, but you turn your head away. He’s not a fan of this.
“Why are you dodging?”
“Because you’re not in your right mind! I’m your best friend!”
“And? Isn’t this what you what? Isn’t it better to get it from me than some guy you hardly know?”
“Excuse me? What do you mean by ‘what I want’?” You step back again, bringing a hand to his chest to keep him arm’s distance.
“Don’t act innocent y/n. That dress…the way you’ve been dancing…you’re telling everyone you want to be fucked tonight.”
You push him back, rage coursing through your veins, “I am not fucking you, Jungkook!”
He seems just as angry, almost falling back. “So you’ll fuck Hoseok, but draw the line at me?”
“What the fuck is wrong with you?!”
“What’s wrong with me? What the fuck is wrong with you?! I’m trying so hard to be nice and understanding, but you’ve been acting like a whore the entire night. You want me to treat you like a whore, don’t you? That’s why you’ve been trying to make me jealous…get me all worked up so I can fuck you good.”
You fervently shake your head no, still processing the absurd things you’re hearing.
“You’re just drunk…that’s why you’re saying all these things. You don’t mean any of this, right? Why would you be jealous…you don’t think of me like that.”
“I don’t think of you like that when you’re being the usual you. But this new persona you’re trying on…you can’t expect me to not be curious when you’re showing off like this. I’m a guy, y/n.”
“No, get away from me! You don’t get to use the ‘it’s a guy thing’ excuse this time. It’s not because you’re a guy. It’s because you’re a complete asshole!”
You try to walk away but he grips your arm, unwilling to let go despite your visible distress.
“Let go!”
“Don’t leave me, please, you can’t leave”
Your distress grows as you try harder to shake off his hold, and you’ve never been more relieved to hear the sound of a door opening than in that moment.
“Y/n, are you in here—” Hoseok stills at the scene, Jungkook’s digging his fingers into the skin of your arm as mascara-black tears roll down onto your cheeks.
“Oh great” Jungkook lets out a dry chuckle, “he’s been looking for you, how sweet.”
Hoseok wastes no time coming between the two of you, prying Jungkook’s hand away and putting his body in front of yours in a protective stance.
“I don’t know what’s going on, but you need to stay away from her dude.”
The tension in the air is thick, too thick for even a blade to slice through. The way the men stare each other down has you squirming in anxiety.
“This isn’t your business.” Jungkook bites.
“I think it is.”
“Why? You feel obligated because she’s one of your sluts no—” his sentence is interrupted by a sharp right hook to the face. Jungkook falls flat on his ass, holding the hurt cheek in pain.
“Because she’s my friend you fuckface, and I thought she was supposed to be yours too.”
That’s the last thing Jungkook hears before the world becomes pitch black.
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You don’t give in after two weeks this time. A month goes by, then another month, then another…and now you’re getting used to not having him in your life at all. It’s easier because, this time, he doesn’t try to call or linger around with those dumb doe eyes. He knows he crossed an unforgivable line and facing you now would have him breaking down in shame.
That night, once he came back to his senses and the world stopped spinning, he couldn’t believe what he’d done. His bubbling jealousy towards Hoseok, the fear of you drifting away, and the unhealthy amount of tequila shots all mixed together to make him do the most asshole thing he could. And now he’s lost you, for good. The days since then have been nothing short of hell, guilt eating away at his soul every moment he’s awake. That’s why he sleeps longer now, sometimes well into the evening—missing a lot of classes along the way. His grades keep plummeting but he can’t seem to care anymore. If you were there, you’d get so mad at him for slacking off; but you’re not there. It’s a month after the incident when Yugyeom drops by, worried because neither him nor Eunwoo get any messages back from him anymore.
“Dude, you look like shit. Will you finally spill on what exactly happened with y/n?”
“I fucked up, big time.”
Yugyeom stays silent as Jungkook spills out everything that happened that night, listening with worry etched on his face.
“Oh shit.”
“I know.”
“You went too far man.”
“I know.”
“I get you’re going through it, but don’t shut us out dude. Eunwoo and I are there for you, okay?”
It’s not long until Eunwoo hears about what happened, calling the day after Yugyeom leaves. His version of consoling is different.
“It’s not entirely your fault. You know that, don’t you? You went overboard because of the alcohol, sure, but your reasons were valid. She should’ve known what she got herself into when she decided that being a bimbo is more important than being our friend.”
Jungkook doesn’t know how much he agrees with that, but he does know that thinking of it that way makes him feel a little less shitty.
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You don’t tell any of the others what happened, hell, you don’t even tell Hoseok the whole story. You can’t bring yourself to recount the incident without nausea overtaking your body. Thankfully, Hoseok doesn’t pry. He’s the one to walk you home that night, telling the rest you had a headache and need to leave early. He keeps quiet the entire walk.
He drops by your place a lot now, checking in on you. The first month is the hardest, you don’t want to even get out of bed. Thankfully, Hoseok is there to make sure you don’t waste away under your blanket (and that you’re turning in assignments on time). The rest of them can tell you’re different after the party, but you dodge their concerns every time. They still invite you places, even though you seem zoned out when you’re there. Ara, in particular, makes sure to come by with meals every now and again to ensure you’re eating okay.
It's the second month when you start feeling like yourself again. The zoning out and wallowing in pity is replaced with laughter and joy once more; no doubt thanks to your friends’ persistence. A realization hits you during this time: you’re truly free now. Free to explore what type of clothes you like best, wear the most dramatic makeup you want, and invest time in hobbies that make you happy. You’re free to do all of that without a cloud of judgement and insecurity looming over. And so you use this newfound freedom to your fullest advantage, raiding the dress and makeup aisles at the mall—with Ara, Jennie, and Jisoo by your side.
It's the third month when Eun-bi and Sol fly down to visit you, squealing at your new look.
“I cannot believe that you, Y/N Y/L/N, own this many skirts” Sol comments, going through your closet.
You giggle, “You like them better than the sweatpants I wore when I visited, don’t you?”
“It’s not the sweatpants we minded, more the ‘look at these whores’ look you would give us when we wore skirts.” Sol laughs back.
You cringe at the memory, glad it’s in the past now.
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It’s another usual weekend with Hoseok’s hands in your hair and his mouth on yours, while some Netflix comedy special plays in the background. He pulls away earlier than you’d like him to, though.
“What do you think about going on a date?”
“A date?”
“Yeah…if you want to be more than friends who make out.”
You’re confused and it shows.
“Didn’t you sleep with that art major like two days ago?”
He lets out an embarrassed chuckle, “I’m just getting tired of the hookups. Been getting jealous of Namjoon a lot recently—of what he has with Ara.”
“I thought you said Namjoon became ten times more annoying after getting into a relationship?”
“Oh definitely—but he also looks a hundred times happier. If I have a shot at that with anyone, I think it’s you.”
You can’t help but fawn over the endearing look on his face, eyes brimming with sincerity. It’s by no means a grand romantic confession of love, but it doesn’t need to be. You can tell he’s serious, and that’s all you really need.
“I’d love to Hoseok.”
His heart-shaped smile widens to a toothy grin. He pulls you in for another kiss.
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The next time Jungkook spots you, you don’t notice him. He’s on his way to the library and you’re on the lawn with all your friends. You’re wearing a flowy sundress and your hair is longer; you’re having the time of your life, with no regard for his presence. Hoseok’s by your side, and it seems he’s the cause of your never-ending laughter. Jungkook knows you’re with him—he’s the heard the gossip all over campus. Gossip is the only way he can keep up with you after being blocked on everything.
Bitterness boils inside of him at the sight: how easily you can be happy without him.
He thought he meant more, thought he was irreplaceable, just like you were to him. He knows he messed up that night, but part of him was still betting you’d come back. He was waiting for you to come back after Hoseok left you broken, and had planned all the words he’d say to assure you he could put you back together again. But it’s been four months since you and Hoseok became official, and you two look happier than fucking ever. He hates it.
But even so, he has hope. Hoseok is still Hoseok, and this happy ever after shit can’t last. He’ll wait for you.
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Four months turns into a year, and a year turns into two, then three, until you’re walking down the graduation stage while your boyfriend cheers from the audience.
When the ceremony is over, you make your way to your friends, who are all rejoicing at the ending of a chapter.
“We did it bitches!” Ara exclaims, pulling everyone in for a hug.
“Couldn’t have done it without you” you refuse to let her leave your embrace. Your best friend only hugs you tighter, two of you now looking like boa constrictors in competition.
“Alright, alright, enough of Ara hogging. I want my hug” Namjoon pouts, pulling her away from you.
“We get it loverboy, you’re whipped” you punctuate with an eye roll.
He’s not one to let you have the last word, though. “If anyone’s a loverboy here it’s Hobi, mind you. He’s brought up the fact that you’re graduating with honors at least five times in the span of three hours.”
“That’s because everyone needs to know how impressive my girlfriend is!” Hoseok jumps in, chest puffed out with pride.
You laugh, playfully swatting your boyfriend’s arm.
“Ouch! What was that for?”
“You know compliments make me embarrassed!”
“So am I just not supposed to compliment my insanely smart, incredibly driven, badass girlfriend who graduated with honors?”
“Make that six times in three hours” Namjoon lightheartedly chides.
It’s in that moment you bump into someone, not unusual in the buzzing crowd of graduates. But this time it’s not a stranger—or at least not in the technical sense of the word.
“Oh I’m so sorr—”
He stills. He doesn’t think he can keep speaking even if he wants to, feeling the heat of Hoseok’s gaze.
“It’s fine, don’t worry about it.” That’s all you say, in the most nonchalant way possible, before turning around and resuming your conversation.
It’s like you never even knew him.
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A/N: Another fic completed woohoo! Your comments and reblogs mean the world to me. All the interactions are such nice energy boosts to keep writing. Have a wonderful day lovely readers <3
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