#it's cliche but you could call it a soulmates thing

[canisalbus]

Okay I just realised this but Vasco's two moles under his eyes reminded me of this old saying that two moles directly under the eyes mean you get bad luck in relationships. Intentional or not, this detail is a nice little easter egg to his relationship with Machete and any he had beforehand!

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#facial mole/beauty mark placements have had specific meanings in the past that much I know #I tried to look into this and see if it's a well known thing but couldn't find anything #so I can't verify or refute it but if it's true that's a fun coincidence #answered #anonymous #is Vasco unlucky in relationships though? #well maybe in a way that his favorite person is kind of a mess and not an easy individual to love #Vasco has the looks pedigree and stellar personality realistically he probably could've done better #but I like to think their relationship is strong and mutually fullfilling and despite their differences they work very well together #it's cliche but you could call it a soulmates thing #maybe the unlucky part is how precarious their situation is #and how despite their best efforts the world continuously tries to get between them #and then Machete gets murdered unexpectedly and Vasco has to continue living without him #I don't know I'm just musing

[j-niret]

dollface. | hhj

✩‧₊˚ pairing — hyunjin x f!reader genre — established relationship, newfound romance, sappy love <33 warnings — tooth rotting fluff, smut, love making, oral (f. receiving), piv, breeding kink, praise kink, cute hand holding during s*x >.<

a/n: ahhhh, i’m finally back w another post !! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡ i feel saur bad for not posting in a while but i’ve been super busy w school and other stuff ughhh. but i had lots of fun writing this and it was supposed to be WAY shorter than this but uh… got carried away ig? lmaooo. n e ways, enjoyy and lmk your thoughts on this, muahhhh

wc — 2.2k

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there’s nothing quite like being passionately in love. being with that special someone who you call your one and only, your other half. the one you rush home to every night after a long day at work, venting as they listen with open ears. the one who knows you better than themselves and remembers every tiny detail you tell them. the person you want to spend the rest of eternity and take your very last breath with.

you couldn’t picture this experience with anyone else but hyunjin. everyday felt like a new chapter of a fairytale when you’re with him, his love was profound, gracious, and so thoughtful— he spoiled you immensely with affection. hyunjin is a patient and understanding lover, he’ll always do things on your terms and never pressures you into something you aren’t comfortable with. his kind and caring nature is what drew you to him in the beginning, he had a timid personality at first but it didn’t take long for him to open up and reveal his true inner self around you. in his eyes, everything felt so easy with you, as if he already knew you in a past life; it almost scared him how quickly his feelings grew. hyunjin couldn’t help it though, within only three weeks of knowing you he asked you to be his girlfriend and the rest was history. a full month has passed and though you’re both still technically in the “honeymoon phase” you don’t think this feeling will ever truly dissipate.

what you love most about hyunjin is his attentiveness, he wasn’t lying when he said he knew you in a past life; his ability to read you like a novel came as second nature to him. he could almost tell instantly when you were upset or feeling down, and he knew exactly how to cheer you up, he’s partially the reason why your confidence has gotten so much better lately. hyunjin makes you feel more than wanted, he provides you with constant reassurance and cares more about you than his own self. “you’re the reason i keep going, my reason to strive to become a better person. i don’t know where i’d be without you baby.” he admitted in the first month of dating, most people would be scared off by how intensely he feels when he’s in love, but you? you embraced it dearly, you embraced all of him. the bond you two shared was like no other, he was meant to be yours and you were meant to be his— souls connected by fate. before you met hyunjin, the concept of soulmates seemed unbelievably cliche, but now, you can’t comprehend how you once lived a life without knowing him.

hyunjin would move mountains for you, he’d do absolutely any and everything to make you happy. you like to believe the relationship is an equal 50/50 ratio but hyunjin is beyond whipped for you, the first thought in his mind when waking up every morning is how beautiful you look when you’re peacefully asleep, making sure he doesn’t cause too much movement to wake you up. as soon as you do though, he’s instantly all over you, showering you with his sweet honey-glazed words and kisses softer than velvet. beautiful, captivating, endearing; those are what you’d use to describe the way hyunjin shows his love. he loves unapologetically and has no shame in it, he doesn’t care if he gets called a “simp” for wanting to please his girl— people only see your relationship from an outside lens, they’ll never understand and it didn’t matter to either of you. hyunjin is a lovesick puppy for you, always craving your touch when you aren’t around, but as soon as he’s with you he’s all yours.

“baby, you know you can use me whenever you’re stressed, you look a bit worn out and could use some much needed relaxation. tell me what you want, just say the words, i’m here to please you dollface.” god… he knew exactly how to make you melt after a tiring day of work, and that nickname; dollface, the way it rolled off his tongue so elegantly made you a dripping mess. “y-you don’t need to, you already do so much for me hyunnie… i appreciate how much you wanna take care of me.” you sheepishly respond, hyunjin wasn’t too keen on your answer though. “i know i don’t necessarily need to, but i really want to. let me be of use to you princess, please, just wanna take care of you, anything you want and i’ll do it. there’s no one in this world i’d do this for besides you, i wholeheartedly believe i was put on this earth to be with you.” his words pulled you in like a magnetic force, easily getting you to cave to his desires, who were you to deny your angelic entity of a boyfriend? you let his hands freely roam your body, noticing the faint black nail lacquer coated on his fingertips as he palms your breasts outside the skimpy tank top you wore underneath your work shirt. hyunjin’s plush pink lips connect with yours for a moment, relishing in the sweet taste of you as he pinches your lightly covered nipple. “m’gonna make you feel so amazing… you’ll feel like you’re floating after this, trust me dollface.”

the petname he gave you never left his vocabulary since the day he first said it. he’d say it in the most sensual tone, you never realized you might have a voice kink until you met hyunjin. one moment you were kissing him slowly then the next he was below you, in between your precious thighs. his tongue felt like heaven, gliding the wet muscle against your sensitive bundle of nerves, letting you gush all over his face and chin. hyunjin couldn’t help himself, he loved feeling your legs shake around him, hearing the subtle whimpers and cries escape your lips— this is what keeps him going. “hmmmnn..” he’d hum against your aching core, sending a vibration of tingles to your spine. your hips involuntarily buck into him, grinding against his mouth as he sucks on your puffy clit, making you moan out his name in utter utopia. “hyunjin… hyunjin… mmphh fuck..” eyes rolling to the back of your head from the way he’s french kissing your cunt. hyunjin loves taking his sweet time with you, he’s never been the type to rush anything, he prefers making love over just pure “fucking”, he sees no point in sex if it’s not meaningful to him. you can feel the passion through him as he went down on you, eating your pussy like it’s his last meal on earth. your toes curled from the intense pleasure, tears almost forming in the corner of your eyes from feeling slightly overwhelmed— you’ll survive though, you always do.

“mmm… shit! t-think m’gonna cum ssooon hyune.” you mewl, body heat rising faster as you feel yourself getting close, your hands land on top of hyunjin’s head, lacing your fingers through to grab a fistful of his soft chocolate brown hair. “yeah? gonna come on my tongue like a good girl for me?” he pants heavily before diving back in, this time picking up a faster pace, your body felt like it was burning from the inside. “ahhh, fuck yes, hyunjin!” arching your back from the sensation, vision going blank for a moment as you come undone for the first time tonight. it’s no surprise hyunjin can make you orgasm so easily for him, he already knows your body so well— better than any man has ever attempted trying in the past, no one compares to him. hyunjin lifts his head up from between your legs, looking up at you with those endearing puppy dog eyes, face glistening with your wetness as he crawls over to give you a heartwarming kiss. you wanted nothing more than to be filled up completely by him, the crave for his cock gets more intense when you feel the massive boner he’s sporting underneath the tight boxer briefs he’s wearing. “hyunjin..” you whimper pathetically for him, “yes baby?” “i need you inside… p-please..” you were being more than needy right now but he wasn’t going to make you beg for it, he never did, he was just as willing to give you his cock just as much as you wanted it. “only since you asked so nicely, i’ll give whatever you want when you talk to me like that. i’ll fill this cute little hole up and stuff you with all my cum dollface.” his cock twitched at the thought of breeding you, he wants you to have every last drop of him inside.

“sss.. ah shiiit, so fuckin’ tight.” hyunjin grunts from the way his cock is getting swallowed by your heat, never keeping his eyes off watching while sliding it in. your legs wrap around his waist securely, mouth going permanently agape as he buries himself deep within. as soon as he picked up a steady rhythm his lips go to your neck, kissing and nipping at it delicately, fucking you so nice and slow. his hips moved gracefully, languidly pumping in and out while leaving small hickeys to your neck and chest. your warmth made his brain short circuit multiple times— one more stroke and he might just lose all consciousness. hyunjin couldn’t stop himself from admiring the way you looked right now, even during this he finds your beauty absolutely astonishing. he wants to hold you so bad, more than anything, but he can’t do that now, so what’s the next best option? holding your hand of course. hyunjin’s hand creeps up beside yours, gently taking it into his grasp, intertwining your fingers. he thrusts into you a bit a harder this time, but not too hard to the point where you’d want to scream, just softly moaning out his name like a sweet lullaby. “i love you y/n.” hyunjin murmurs out, not fully realizing what he just said. this was the first time he’s ever said this, he’s always thought it for quite some time but he dared not to say until the time was right… well, until now.

you were a little taken aback from his confession, since you two have only been dating for a month but you can’t deny that you love him too. you’ve never felt so strongly about someone in such a short span of time, let alone finding your soulmate you want to the spend of your life with. a loud sigh releases from you as he angles his hips differently, providing you with much deeper strokes. “i-i love- fuck.. i love y-you too hyune.” you croak, barely able to speak from how good he’s making you feel, you squeeze his hand tighter, eyelids momentarily fluttering shut from so much pleasure. hyunjin was ecstatic to hear you loved him back, he knew since the day he met you that he’d end up falling for you, how could he not honestly? he was so happy he could cry, his emotions were all over the place but right now, he wanted to give you what he’s promised since this started. “ughh… ‘m really close babe..” he mumbles out, slowing down slightly as his strokes get sloppier, reaching out his free hand to rub gentle circles on your clit. you don’t say anything in response, instead you draw out more semi-loud moans, biting your lip as you feel your climax approaching too. everything around you felt fuzzy, you continued whimpering out, gripping his hand tightly, clenching around his cock as your soul cries out in triumph. hyunjin let’s out a deep guttural groan, releasing his milky white essence inside, both bodies trembling from the aftermath.

“so fucking beautiful,” he lowly husks, “already came twice for me good job babygirl.” his praises made you feel so loved and appreciated, literally the sweetest boyfriend you could ever ask for. “do you really love me?” you hesitantly ask, anyone can say anything during sex but your actions afterwards is what truly matters. hyunjin’s eyebrow furrows confusedly, “yes, of course i meant it, i’ve never told anyone i loved them before. that word holds… a lot of meaning to me.” he’s never felt anything close to this before, he knows this is real love. “god, you’re so damn perfect.” the compliments wouldn’t stop, he could go on the biggest tirades about how much you mean to him. your nose scrunches at his sweetness, giggling a bit, “you’re so cute.” your lips curl into a dainty smile, mind still feeling hazy from your post orgasm. hyunjin leans into you closely, staring at your pretty lips before planting a chaste kiss to them. nothing can compare to this, being young and in love. there’s nothing better than creating memories with the man you want to be with for the rest of your life, start a family and grow old with. only one person you could ever see a future with and that was hyunjin. he’s more than sure about you too, he’s even more excited for what’s to come, ready to embark on this long journey of love. he attempts to get impossibly closer than he already is, wrapping his arms around your frame and kissing your forehead, “you’re way cuter, dollface.”

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#hyunjin #hyunjin x reader #hwang hyunjin x reader #hyunjin x female reader #hyunjin x f reader #hyunjin imagines #hyunjin smut #hyunjin fluff #hwang hyunjin imagines #skz x reader #skz fluff #stray kids fic #skz imagines #hyunjin fic

[slut4msby]

the atsumu hny was super cute !!! loved It sm !! I hope you had an amazing new year's celebration!! was jus wondering if you could write something w samu or maybe Kita Shinsuke (24) rice farmer ? btw inarizaki #1 forever 💯

high school sweethearts. kita shinsuke x fem!reader

+ tags & warnings; fluff for a change of scenery & reader has a kid

+ a/n; I READ THIS AND WENT INSANE OMG I COULD TALK ABT KITA SHINSUKE (24) RICE FARMER FOR EVER. Fun little piece of lea slut4msby lore, when I first watched season 4 I had not read the manga yet and when Kita first came on screen i went insane. Also Kita and I are legally married?? My friends through a fake wedding for me because I was so in love with this man. And pls keep the Inarizaki reqs/asks/anything coming bc i am INSANE about inarizaki (i am normal i swear) <3

You couldn’t help peer out the window of your shared home with your husband. He was outside with your 5 year old son, playing some volleyball. Your son had never taken a liking to sports until your husband began cleaning out his old stuff, stumbling upon his jersey from his high school years. He would never admit and you would never bring it up but he did get emotional looking back at these days.The days where he led one of the greatest teams, not on the main roster, but he was still aware of the impact he had on the boys. He wasn’t the worst player but nothing notable, however Shinsuke had the power to put anyone at ease and you loved that about him.

Shinsuke never showed much self-confidence when the two of you had met in your first year. It’s not that he didn't have the confidence he just never felt the need to show it, and you appreciated that about him. You appreciate how no matter what Shinsuke was straight the point, you appreciated his need for routine, which has really helped your home life. You appreciate how he loves, how he cares for others. Kita Shinsuke was the perfect man.

However, despite how lucky you feel to have Shinsuke in your life. He feels even more lucky for you, he knows you are his soulmate from the day he met you in the first year. He felt as if all the work he had ever done paid off, he felt like the luckiest man in the world. At the beginning it was just a hallway class, the girl from class 1-6. Having your classes next to each other & both being in advanced classes meant the both of you would have recurring meetings. The next thing he knows, Aran had recruited you as the volleyball clubs manager as the team wouldn’t shut up about not having one. Shinsuke then began spending everyday with you, which turned to every waking second he was with you whenever he could be. He was your best friend, right?

That’s what you had thought. You would have never admitted your crush on Kita that began growing. However his admiration for you began sprouting. He loved the way you smiled, how you got along with everyone, took care of yourself and others, how you tie your shoelaces, how you set out  your notebook, how you played with your hair when you were nervous and how you didn’t seem to fear anything. Unlike him. Kita had put his feelings behind him, until he decided it was now or never, graduation. It was cliche, Shinsuke knew that. He had gotten you a bouquet of flowers, you had mentioned your favourite flowers in a passing conversation the second week of the second year. A useless piece of information, Shinsuke remembered that. Why wouldn’t he? He loved you. That day to Kita’s surprise, you said yes. You agreed to be his girlfriend.

Now, almost 10 years later. Shinsuke was your husband. Those flowers he had given you on graduation day you had pressed, they stayed on display in your kitchen, as well as a photo of you and Shinsuke the day your son was born. Now Shinsuke spent his days as a rice farmer instead of a volleyball player. However seeing him playing with your son reminded you of the man you fell in love with. 

You snapped out of a trance when your son called out to you, “Mum! Look! Dad taught me how to play volleyball like he used to.” You couldn’t help but smile, “He said I was really 

good! Mum, can I start playing volleyball! I wanna be like dad!.”

You turn towards Shinsuke, he looked so amused at the scenario. You jokingly roll your eyes at him, “of course you can baby!” You said planting a kiss on your son's forehead. “How about for now you and daddy go get cleaned up?”

“Okay!” Your son responds with a toothy smile, before your son begins pulling your husband down the hallway.

You felt like the luckiest woman alive.

©slut4msby

#haikyuu x reader #haikyuu imagines #haikyuu drabbles #haikyuu angst #hq x reader #hq #haikyuu #inarizaki #kita shinsuke #shinsuke kita #kita x reader #haikyuu fluff #hq fluff #kita shinsuke x reader #shinsuke kita x reader

[atsumulogy]

synopsis: kdrama cliches & tropes u would experience w/ ur haikyuu boys.

pairing(s): various x gn!reader

content warning: mentions of being drunk, pinch of angst at the bonus end, wrist grabbing, mentions of a fight

naia’s footnote: first post 4 this blog … Feeling: Nervous 😹this probably a bit ooc but let me live! also?? the read more thingy gives me these stupid glitches and i had to redo this for so many times

likes & reblogs are appreciated!

PIGGY BACK RIDES — scenario wherein you probably got injured or got too tired to walk and he carries you on his back (either begrudgingly or happily, either way you’re both warmer than usual in the face but no one says anything.)

→ BOKUTO, tsukishima(is part of the begrudgingly part, you’re probably too tired to walk or injured and he’s totally NOT worried about you okay? he just finds your whining annoying and wants you to shut up.) noya, asahi, aran, kita, akaashi, daichi, aone.

FORCED COHABITATION — you guys probably hate each other, and somehow, someway, you guys end up in a situation where you guys have to live together. this was not a part of his or your plans, but so is falling in love with each other but i guess fate has other plans!

→ SAKUSA, atsumu, shirabu, semi (you think he plays his guitar way too loud not knowing it’s the chords of the song he wrote about you)

CONFESSION OF FEELINGS BUT … — either you or he fell asleep, blackout drunk or just sleepy as hell. or he gets interrupted before he confesses by a phone call that will lead to many scenarios from misunderstandings to an emergency that will set back the confession a few more episodes until he actually gets to confess. or at this point, you have to be the one to confess because things just won’t go his way!

→ OIKAWA (LMAO, wanna see him suffer), ennoshita, kyotani, iwaizumi, goshiki, makki, tanaka, asahi, hinata, lev, atsumu, kuroo.

SHARING AN UMBRELLA — it rains but you forgot your umbrella, and he so happens to have one with him. and somehow you and him end up under his umbrella, close proximity as you could literally feel his hot breath and he wonders if you could hear his heart beat drumming like he just ran a whole mile. he would angle the umbrella in a way that you wouldn’t get wet by the rain while his shoulders soaking wet but it’s okay, as long as you’re fine and dry he doesn’t mind getting wet by the rain <3 (bonus if next day he gets sick and you visit him and take care of him AND maybe an almost kiss happening … 😁)

→ AKAASHI, KITA, semi, goshiki, tanaka, yamamoto, kuroo

WRIST GRABS — grabs your wrists to get you to talk to him because you walked out on him OR OR HE GRABS YOUR WRISTS BECAUSE HE GOT JEALOUS WITH THE GUY YOU’RE TALKING TO OR (they try not to be as forceful or harsh tho ☹️)

→ iwaizumi, osamu, suna, yaku, kyotani, tsukishima, kageyama, oikawa, atsumu, kuroo (?) atp i’m just saying anyone that comes into my mind LMAO

OLD CHILDHOOD FRIENDS THAT MEET AGAIN (AND FALL IN LOVE) — okay so you guys either remember each other not, but that really doesn’t matter in the end because either way, you guys would end up together. hashtag fated soulmates!

→ ushijima (I JUST FEEL LIKE HE COULD FIT THIS TROPE .. or probably he reminds of this male lead in a kdrama i watched with this trope LOL), sakusa, noya, oikawa, tendou.

SHOULDER NAP — he falls asleep in your shoulders, whether he meant to or not won’t change the fact that you could hear the beat of your heart increasing, your breath hitching, and suddenly the room feels hotter than ever.

or you fall asleep in his shoulder and suddenly he can’t move a single muscle anymore, but it’s fine, he thinks, as you nuzzle yourself unconsciously into his neck.

→ SUNA, kenma, kyotani (you fall asleep on his shoulders and instead of pushing you off him, he lets you sleep there and glares at anyone who stares at you guys.), kageyama, tsukishima.

BONUS: THE LOVE TRIANGLE TROPE — my guilty pleasure but also my most behated trope ever.

the male lead — the one who got the love interest in the end.

→ oikawa, tsukishima (it’s giving asshole male lead but gets the girl in the end anyway!), bokuto, terushima, tanaka, kageyama, atsumu, osamu, shirabu, goshiki, ushijima

the second lead — probably deserves the love interest as much as the male lead OR probably deserves the love interest more LMAO

→ akaashi (he treats the love interest so well and he just?? loves them sm?? even though he’s not the one that they picked?? crying he doesn’t even expect anything from them. he's the type of second lead every viewer was rooting for), iwaizumi, kindaichi, lev, yamamoto, and if i say suna, ennoshita, noya, konoha, koganegawa, semi, kawanishi

#atsumu x reader #oikawa x reader #suna x reader #haikyuu scenarios #haikyuu imagines #haikyuu fluff #haikyuu x reader #iwaizumi x reader #haikyuu headcanons #haikyuu angst #haikyuu drabbles #bokuto x reader #akaashi x reader #kuroo x reader #tsukishima x reader #ushijima x reader #hq x reader #haikyuu x you

[cafetxt]

≡☆ txt as fanfic tropes !!

pairing: txt x fem!reader

genre: lots and lots of fluff

a/n: got kinda carried away with this bc it was supposed to be short n sweet …. but pls enjoy!!

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SOOBIN — fake dating

soobin had the biggest crush on you, though you had no idea because you probably didn’t even know who he was (but ofc you knew who he was he was kinda hard not to notice bc he’s a giant). a few months ago you and your popular ex boyfriend had broken up which was a shock to everyone because you had been together for quite a while. the reason behind the breakup was unknown, but soobin was glad you two weren’t together anymore because he absolutely hated your ex. though he wasn’t friends with you or the guy he noticed the way he would treat you, and how he would always lie about being busy to you but then soobin would find him hanging out with a group of people from class not 10 minutes later. you deserved better than him.

over the weekend, rumours spread like wildfire about your ex dating your best friend and how that was the reason you broke up. soobin was worried about you, and he hoped you were doing okay. he was on his way to his 9am lecture that he shared with you and stopped when he turned the corner. you were pacing outside the door and that was all he needed as confirmation to those rumours he heard because your ex and best friend were also in the same class. he made his way over to you and upon hearing his footsteps you stop pacing and pretend to check something on your phone but he doesn’t immediately go inside. you look up to find him standing in front of you with one of his hands held out to you and you frown. “what are you doing?” you question, looking from his outstretched hand to his face. all he says is “take my hand. we can go in together.” and you immediately understand what he’s insinuating but you don’t question it. after a minute of hesitation you grab his hand and walk inside with your chin held high hand-in-hand with soobin; though it wasn’t how he imagined the first time holding your hand would be like he cherishes it.

YEONJUN — angst + mutual pining

from the moment yeonjun met you, he knew he liked you. it wasn’t like he had to meet you many times to decide how he felt because it was so natural with you. it was as if you knew each other in a past life. you might be thinking, soulmates?? yes. but also no. the thing is, yeonjun is quite popular and you can’t even fathom the possibility of him liking you… because he was just him. incredibly good-looking, passionate in all that he does, kind to everyone—he was a solid 10. call it cliche, but you couldn’t see it happening because he could literally have anyone he wanted, so why would he choose you? so, the moment you realized that your feelings towards him was more than just physical attraction you immediately convinced yourself that he would never like you. every time you felt the butterflies come to life in your stomach whenever you saw him told yourself no. he could never possibly love me. yeonjun is way too good for me. and it made you distance yourself from him mentally, and he noticed. and of course, that only made him assume that you didn’t like him. but yeonjun isn’t a quitter; and he planned to let you know how he felt in small ways. he would constantly flirt with you and use the cheesiest pickup lines whenever he saw you, that you just took it as a joke though he was being completely serious because why would he be? it breaks his heart every time you don’t get the message, and he knows he should be clearer but he’s also scared of being a burden to you. until one day, there’s this guy in class who so obviously likes you and always has to come up to where you and yeonjun were sitting to flirt with you. yeonjun was the only one allowed to do that. when he leaves you turn to yeonjun excitedly and say, “oh my god, don’t you think he likes me?!” and all he can do is scoff in response and mutters “i'm more obvious at flirting with you but you can’t notice it?” and you’re like “???? what???” and all he responds with is. “no, nothing. never mind.” 

BEOMGYU — soulmates/coffee shop au 

you both frequent the same cafe every evening because you are NOT a morning person and he starts to notice you because you’re aways there when he comes in for his 2nd iced americano of the day, in that same corner of the cafe hiding behind a book or your laptop. you’re usually on your own, but today you’re accompanied by a friend and as he waits in line to order he finally gets to hear the sound of your voice which he imagined what it would be like so many times. (it’s much better than he thought) he sneaks not-so-subtle glances at you every time you speak and your friend notices this and whispers to you “don’t look, but there’s this cute guy in line who keeps looking at you” and of course you do look and when you catch beomgyu looking he looks away so fast he’s sure he could’ve gotten whiplash. the barista has to ask to take his order for the second time and his ears are on fire, and you can’t help but laugh slightly because it was so cute. beomgyu of course manages to hear your giggles and instead of being embarrassed he starts smiling because he didn’t expect your laugh to sound so beautiful and he suddenly thinks to himself: i want to be the one to make her laugh. nothing happens after that though because something comes up and he has to leave but the next time he arrives to the cafe, you’re not there. he decides to sit in your usual spot and imagine what it would be like if you were there when you walk through the door. the whole time he’s thinking oh my god oh my god oh my god she’s here!! and the cafe just happens to be full and you look over to your spot and that cute boy who was looking at you the other day is sitting there. beomgyu smiles slightly when you look at him and it makes your heart flutter. when you get your iced coffee you take a sip and muster all your courage before you make your way over to him and ask, “do you mind if i sit here?”

TAEHYUN — second chance romance (aka exes to lovers)

you were each other’s first love; it was clumsy and it was messy because you were both young and didn’t know any better. you both have lots of regrets of the way things ended and meet again by chance at the gym—he’s holding a small boxing lesson for anyone interested and you who are in desperate need of a workout decide to attend, not knowing he’s the instructor because if you did, you would’ve tried to look more presentable. maybe put on a bit of mascara and lipgloss. you were in a grey sweatsuit and your hair was tied into a messy ponytail since you literally rolled out of bed before you arrived; your duffel bag slung on your left shoulder and a water bottle in your right hand you look up and see him. his fluffy hair is messy and his black t-shirt clings to his fit frame as he laughs at something someone said. your water bottle suddenly slips from your hand and makes a loud sound when it comes into contact with the ground. you scramble for it and surprise surprise so does taehyun. everyone is looking at you and your cheeks heat up as you reach for it but taehyun beats you to it and you look at him with wide eyes. his gaze meets yours and he looks at you for a moment too long, a million different emotions flashing through his eyes as you both rise slowly, not breaking eye contact until he finally says “… y/n?”

HUENINGKAI — friends to lovers

honestly, if someone were to ask you how exactly you and kai became friends you wouldn’t know how to respond. yeah you both had mutual friends and saw each other on the odd occasion you were with those friends, but you guys never really talked. it sort of built up from that; those unsuspecting meet ups and awkward exchanges of ‘hello’s’ until one day those hellos turned into ’nice to see you again’s’ and ‘how are you doing’s’ and pretty soon you guys started to hang out more often, just the two of you. there was never a dull moment when you were together—you guys were either out of breath from laughing at something stupid or quiet, each doing your own thing; alone together. there was no in-between. it was in fact the perfect friendship; you and kai never really thought about the possibility of your relationship as being anything more than that. until, kai would find himself staring at you with a small smile on face and turning away as soon as you meet his eyes. hugs start to last a little longer than they should. every love song you listened to started to remind you of him. it was obvious to everyone around you that you both had feelings for each other, but you were both to scared to let the other know for fear of losing the other. it's not until one of your friends is with you watching the two of you banter and jokingly says, “so when’s the wedding?” and it leaves both of you extremely red-faced and flustered. 

#tomorrow x together #txt fanfic #txt fanfiction #txt imagines #txt scenarios #txt drabbles #yeonjun x reader #txt x reader #soobin x reader #taehyun x reader #hueningkai x reader #txt fluff #beomgyu x reader #fanfic tropes #cafetxt

[godstrayed]

before you interact please read the post! / mutuals only.

hello! it’s that time again i try to sell myself as a potential writing partner. i have written these in the past and been successful in occasionally finding roleplay partners who are interested in the same sorts of things as me. so i am looking for people who want to world build with me. i really like discussing plots, headcanons, and anything that can make me understand your muse better! i love sharing memes, drabbles, not roleplaying linearly and tossing around multiple threads! i don't need many people to write with but i really prefer to have a handful of people who i know well, am invested in their muses/feel super comfortable with my knowledge of their muses & pingpong my annoying ideas at them easily.

i tend to write lengthier things but i am okay with any length as long as it’s not one-liners! i also have zero interest in writing with someone who i will only have one thread with and never speak to again. 💀 i just rather focus on threads that will grow outside of just one single reaction! i like to think i am pretty easy to toss shit around with but i am a little shy so sometimes it takes a while for the ball to start rolling but once it is i am full-sending that shit.

so if you’re interested please GIVE THIS A LIKE and I WILL APPROACH YOU after i check out your muses/rules, if i haven't gotten around to it already! i am 100% gonna write the starter for whatever we come up with! i just ask if i take the time to write the starter that you reply to it at least once. failure to do so will result in me soft blocking since it happens so often and is super discouraging (and a waste of my time tbh). that might seem harsh but we could always write together when you do have the time or availability to reply.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME: can call me nic! 29. cst. they/them. selective. slow replies due to work and other responsibilities. willing to make new muses for people if i really like an idea/plot! emphasis on slow activity! please keep in mind that i take a whole lot of time sometimes.

THINGS I REALLY LIKE: pacific rim, the 100, the walking dead, baldur's gate 3, queens gambit, any apocalyptic setting, harry potter series, alice in borderlands, video games, league of legends, any mcu movie, x-men series, fantasy shows/games, fairies, hunger game series, graceling & demon slayer.

TYPES OF AUS: any type of apocalypse setting, fantasy, crime aus, soulmates au, period/era verses, dystopian, slice of life, mythological, anything with werewolves, royal aus, vigilantes, & mutant aus.

VIBES: angst (tbh most of my blog is angst), fluff, horror, cliches, tropes welcome, & the occasional smut when it fits the mood.

CHARACTERIZATION: i exist in extremities. i like writing really bad villains with zero remorse or softer characters with a more righteous morality. i enjoy writing against almost everything. i am open to exploring most things and you can find out more extensively my habits through my rules.

open to any type of relationship: family/friendship/romantic/enemies. doesn’t have to be romantic. however, if it is – i always write with anyone so gender/fc/etc doesn’t every bother me. write who you want to!

be prepared to: communicate, toss around ideas, explore plots & dynamics, share your interests with me as well, & be adored / have your muse(s) adored by me & mine.

  links: muses & laws. memes. verses. wanted plots.

#&. ooc. #&. starter call. #( listen i will really be sadge if you all like it and dont reply to my starters ) #( i swear it happens 80% of the time ) #( but I AM WILLING TO KEEP TRYING ) #( this aint so much a starter call as it is a rp buddy call ) #( do not reblog. )

[gerrystamour]

on and on (nothing left here anymore) [oc fic]

Teen★OMC Ship★792 words★Complete

This is literally some of the saddest shit I've ever written honestly, and it's without any real context. It's also, in my honest opinion, some of my best writing?

This is about OC's in a mafia!AU me and my scromies have gotten brainrotted on.

Sam: mine

Dom: @patchworkgargoyle

Anyway, this is a letter written by Sam that's in "response" to a letter he received from his dead lover, Dom. You can read the letter from Dom here, written by the lovely Sav.

CW: Major character death (the major character is one of the OC's and he's dead dead, like he's not coming back), suicide ideation, grief.

Anyway, uhm, here it is?

Hey Sweetheart, 

This is literally so fucking stupid, it's not like you’ll even read this, and I know your dramatic ass is both laughing at me in the afterlife and pissed I didn't let you have the last word. Isn't that just us, though?

I reread all of our letters over the years you were away and I know your first letter back to me was probably one of your petty, shitty little Fuck You’s because I stopped sending my letters. I say sending because I didn’t stop writing them. Jesus, Sweetheart, I was so fucking in love with you, even back then. I was fucking insane about you and I knew it the fucking moment you got out of my truck at the airport.

Do you know how close I was to chasing you down and telling you? Right then and there? Jesus fucking Christ, you probably would’ve stabbed me and I would’ve deserved it for dumping all that at your feet right before you had to leave for however long your old man told you to. So, I didn’t. 

But I watched you walk into that airport, and I waited to see if you would turn around, even once, just to look at me one more time. I told myself that if you looked back at me, then maybe you were in love with me, too, and I would fucking disregard your stupid, bitchy “don’t call, don’t text, don’t visit” garbage. But you didn’t. 

You just disappeared into the airport and I had to continue on with my life as if I didn’t just fucking let one of the brightest parts walk out of it.

God, Dom, in your stupid beautiful shitty letter you said you wouldn’t change this, and that’s real big of you I guess. I’m a selfish man, though, and if I could, I would fucking rewrite it all so we weren’t doing this. You in a fucking crematorium and me more than half a bottle of whiskey into a letter to my dead fucking soulmate a dead man. We’d have a goddamn happy ending that neither of us probably deserve because I don’t want to do this without you.

And ultimately, I would rewrite all of this so that I actually told you how you made me feel. I would rewrite things so I chased after you at the airport and told you I love you, even if you would’ve stabbed me for it. I would rewrite all of this so I told you I love you all those fucking months ago when we laughed together on the sidewalk outside your apartment and then you kissed me and dragged me back inside. Yeah, I remember that, too. It was an amazing night.

I don’t know how to end this, because if I do it’s over. I’ll finally have the last word and I don’t want it. I want you to fucking be here to scoff at me, to critique my writing, to call it cliche and boring and boorish and shit. I want this to be something I’m going to put in the mail for you to open it and read it and get your fucking smell all over it because you’re fucking alive. I have your fucking cologne but it smells all wrong because it’s missing YOU, and it makes me want to die every time I open that stupid bottle. But I do it anyway because it’s the closest I’ll ever get to kissing you again.

I need to finish this, so I’ll just bite the fucking bullet and do it. I can’t write this forever because we’re having your stupid interment in a couple days before Vinny, Kez, and the baby go away. It’s a small thing, don’t worry, just a handful of us. The big one that’ll piss you off is going to happen after we deal with the shitstain that got you.

I love you, Dom, and I hate myself everyday for not telling you. It is one of my biggest fucking regrets in my life. Every single day I spent kissing you and not telling you what it meant to me will fucking haunt me forever. What could we have been if I wasn’t a fucking coward? Would the ring you gave me mean what I wish it did? And I am a coward, more than you were, okay? I knew I was in love with you for eleven fucking years and I didn’t say shit about it.

Anway, save me a spot in whatever toasty spot of Hell you’ve probably taken over. I’ll see you when I get there, Sweetheart. Forgive me for hoping it’s sooner rather than later. I told you I’m a selfish man.

Your darling,

Sam

[ READ DOM'S LETTER HERE ]

#gerry writes #mafia!au #oc.fic #samdom

[sor-vette]

"I just think they're neat" fic rec list (p.1)

Breaching the quiet and reaching out to the authors of some of my favourite stories. The talent you all have? Insane. This community? Elite. If you ever feel like the silence is too loud in here, know that I'm screaming louder. You're doing awesome job, writers, I applaud your work :)

An abbreviated moodboard of the emotions I felt while reading through these

Namjoon

Namjoon x Tell Mama by @pinkcherrybombs

No summary but this is the best smut by far. Am I biased? yes. Still I have enough logic left in my skull to realize a masterclass sensuality when I see one

The Passport by @alpacaparkaseok

You embark on a memorable journey in an attempt to return Kim Namjoon’s passport. What lengths will you go to in order to return his passport on time?

Butter by @alpacaparkaseok

They made ARMY sit through an hour of melting butter. Now we return the favor.

Out of the Woods by @angelicyoongie

Yoongi

Golden Hour by @alpacaparkaseok

In which Yoongi is the boy you’ve friend-zoned for years and you finally realize that he’s all you want.

Memoir of a Fake Girlfriend by @alpacaparkaseok

“I need to ask a favor…” “Nope. No way. I am not pretending to be your girlfriend again.” “Oh, c’mon!”

Desolate by @angelicyoongie

Beloved by @bang-tan-bitches

Court was just a game of politics after all. And you intended to win.

Purgatory by @deepdarkdelights

The Good Part by @introlxv

Min Yoongi knew you liked him just as much as he liked you. so why not skip all the chit-chat and get straight to the good part?

A Heart Loved by @btsrunmylife

I've linked only Yoongi one, but please read the rest of the Comfort Drabble series, it's a *chef's kiss*

Call me Naive by @btsrunmylife

Yoongi’s intentions really weren’t to drive you away. His curiosity merely got the best of him. But now…he’s woven an intricate mess he can’t get out of. And he can’t help but wonder, will this be the thing that finally pushes you over the edge?

Guardian by @letspurpletogether

You have never meddled with hybrid affairs, not until the night you find a stray panther hybrid hiding behind some trash containers. 

Jin

The Other Side by @alpacaparkaseok

How to survive a soulmate encounter: first, get into separate rooms. Second, call 911 if there are no soulmate assistant present. Should be fairly easy, right?

Hoseok

Wake Me Up by @introlxv

Hoseok decides to treat himself after a long day of work.

Jimin

Esse Tuus by @lavienjin

You’ve been plagued by dreams of your boss ever since you started working for him to the point where you’re unable to “play” with anybody else. Frustration and possible lack of sleep has you feeling lethargic, to a point where you find yourself falling asleep at work, but little do you know that someone is behind it all.

Scream for Me by @lunaandhertrashheap

It’s your last Halloween Carnival as a senior in college and as is tradition, you and your friends get drunk and dressed up just to go to the Fun-House Maze. But all week you’ve been receiving unsettling phone calls from an unknown number, commenting on your outfit, your bitchy friends, and your cliche quarterback boyfriend. Determined not to be scared into another night in, you go out with your friends anyway. But when you somehow get separated from the group, that feeling of unease morphs into fear; especially when you discover you’ve walked right into his trap.

Jungkook

If I could lie by @alpacaparkaseok

“I’ll feel much better if you let me walk you home.”

I'll Love You Until You Love Yourself by @jiminiesfavouritecolourisblue

OT7 x reader (poly + not poly)

Oh My Lucifer by @pinkcherrybombs

In hopes of achieving a high mark in your final exam you’re willing to give up anything, including your soul. However when your drunken joke of a ritual suddenly comes true, how do you even begin to explain your logic to the seven demon lords seated in front of you

The Spooked + The Pact by @alpacaparkaseok

You + all 7 members of BTS visiting a haunted house. What could go wrong? So, so much.

How to Sell Sunshine by @alpacaparkaseok

“I’ve always wanted to be the villain.”

Restitution by @cloudteawrites

When an estranged uncle leaves you his massive fortune you wonder if the universe is playing a joke on you. when that fortune comes with seven hybrids, you know for sure that it is.

Abundance by @angelicyoongie

Lovesick by @angelicyoongie

Office CEO's (drabbles) by @jiminiesfavouritecolourisblue

Return of the Empress by @you-are-my-joy

After one fateful night, you find yourself transmigrated into your favorite novel as the Empress that shares the same name as you. As a bookworm, most would think you’d be happy, but how could you be happy when the Empress you’ve become is expected to be killed in three months. The only thing on your mind now is to learn how to survive.

Enchanted to Meet You by @ditttiii

No one ever told you that you had a soulmate or—soulmates for that matter. humans don’t have soulmates but shapeshifters do. what are you supposed to do when the seven members of the worlds biggest boy band turn out to be your soulmates—only for you to realise that they aren’t even human.

Home Calls the Heart by @anonnie-in-wonderland

Twenty-year old L/N Y/N realizes she might be, okay, is a little bit of a social pariah. But there’s not much she can really do about it. Until a dreary winter day, when a determined, persistent dog hybrid named Taehyung shows up and declares that he’s interested in adopting her for himself and the rest of his lonely pack.

#bts fic rec #bts x reader #yoongi x reader #namjoon x reader #ot7 x reader #jin x reader #hoseok x reader #jimin x reader #taehyung x reader #jungkook x reader

[thruheavenandhighwater]

Pairing: Eddie Munson/ Female Soulmate

Requested By: NA (inspired by a post I saw months ago but can't find now. If it's your post or you have the link to it, please let me know so that I can give proper credit for the idea)

Word Count: 3,751

Summary: Soulmate AU. Every person is born with a tattoo of the sounds they'll hear when they meet their soulmate.

Stranger Things Masterlist Eddie Munson Masterlist

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Birds. 

Fuckin birds. That's all she had to go on. She'd hear birds of all things. What a lousy tattoo. It did make her feel slightly better, though, knowing her soulmate would have the same thing to work with. The same thing being, essentially, nothing. 

She heard birds every single day. How on earth was she supposed to know which birds were the right ones? Which birds would be the ones who's songs told her that's him. That's your soulmate. 

The people in her life told her that it would be easy. They all said she'd "just know." But nobody could tell her how. Nobody could tell her what happened when the right birds were singing at the right time. It frustrated her beyond reason whenever she'd let herself think about it. So, she did everything she could not to think about it. 

She kept herself busy with work as much as they'd let her. Picking up shifts, covering when the other waitresses had to leave, even working holidays to avoid the questions from her family. But when work wasn't an option, she could always turn to art. Drawing, specifically. 

The pages of her sketchbooks were full of random drawings from her day to day. She drew anything and everything that caught her attention. Flowers, shop windows, dogs in the park, strangers in line at the coffee shop. It didn't matter to her what it was, if it caught her eye at a moment that she was able to draw it, it was added to her collection. 

She enjoyed finding beauty in the mundane. Her tattoo had taught her to appreciate the smallest moments in life. She knew that she'd hear birds at the moment she met her soulmate. When she was a teenager she began to listen to the birds more closely. She learned to identify their different songs. Crows, robins, blue jays, cardinals. But her favorite song was that of the love bird. It was cliche, and she knew that. But she loved it nonetheless. Her father had joked that if she got good enough at knowing different bird calls, maybe her tattoo would suddenly change. "Tomorrow you'll wake up and it'll say 'warbler.'" he laughed over dinner. 

She'd spent time admiring her parents' tattoos when she was younger. She loved the simplicity of them. "Ocean" in the plain black ink of their wrists. It was funny, they'd say. Neither of them ever liked the beach. Her mother hated that the sand stuck to everything. Her father was prone to sunburn. But when both of their families had dragged them along on a beach vacation some 25 years ago, they found each other. 

It had become more or less a weekly ritual for her to set up at a local cafe on Monday mornings. She'd order her regular, a dirty chai latte and whichever pastry looked extra delicious that day. The baristas on shift would ask about her week, and tell her about theirs before she'd go out front to her favorite patio table. It sat in the corner of the patio, right beside the black metal fence around the perimeter. It was far enough from the door that she could draw and sketch uninterrupted, and gave a perfect view of the street and the neighborhood. 

This particular Monday morning had gotten off to a rocky start. She'd woken up later than she'd wanted. She didn't have a specific schedule per se, but she liked to be at the cafe early. Then the clouds overhead started to turn an angry, dark shade of grey as she walked down the street. She tucked her sketchbook tighter to her chest, hoping the clouds would be merciful today and not rain on her. 

A breath of relief fell from her mouth, cheeks puffing dramatically as she shut the cafe door behind her. "Looks nasty out there," she told the barista, Amber, with a smile. 

"Uh oh," She answered, her eyes going to the window. "Are you still gonna sit outside?" 

She was at the counter now, her wallet out and ready to pay. She looked outside at the dark sky. It hadn't rained yet. 

"Think I'll take my chances," she answered with a smile. And so she did. She collected her breakfast from Amber and made her way to her favorite table. Amber offered to bring out an umbrella if the skies began to look worse. 

Once she was sat at her table, she suddenly didn't notice the storm clouds above her. All of her focus, all of her energy, was on her sketchbook. She'd look up briefly now and then to find new inspiration. But as soon as something worthy caught her eye, her nose was buried once again in the off white pages. 

Hours had passed before she realized. Mondays were often like that. After ordering another drink, she flipped to a new page in her sketchbook. Her pages were often filled with small, unrelated and unconnected pieces. Flowers from the market right next to a mailbox she saw on her walk. A kitten that had been for sale at a garage sale the previous weekend, its ear nearly touching an old mechanics sign that hung on an abandoned building down the street from her house. She liked the randomness of it all, but she loved starting a new page even more. The crisp, untouched paper was full of nothing but potential. It was exhilarating. 

She noticed that the clouds began to shift only when the sunlight began to fall across the page of her book. The paper that had been a dull, almost sad shade of white suddenly illuminated in warm gold. She glanced up from the paper, taking a quick look at the sky above her. It seemed as though mother nature would be on her side. You could never be sure about weather in Indiana in March, but the tides seemed to be turning. And she couldn't be more glad. 

She picked up her bag from where it sat beside her feet. She just knew there had to be a pair of sunglasses in there somewhere. When her desperate attempts to locate the cheap plastic sunglasses failed, she groaned loudly to herself. She looked up, turning to her left, then to her right. 

When her head snapped a bit too quickly to the right, she suddenly didn't care about sunglasses. She didn't care that the bright afternoon sun had been hurting her eyes just ten seconds ago. The moment she saw him, she didn't care about anything. 

~~~~~

Blood will follow blood.

It was without a doubt the most metal soulmate tattoo he'd ever seen. Every other person Eddie was close to had boring tattoos. Traffic or bells. But his? He took pride in his. 

He'd tried more than a handful of times to write songs with those words. Heavy guitars, deep vocals. He had a fantasy, a dream that one day he'd write the perfect song. He'd play it at a show and that was when he'd meet her. His soulmate. He'd be sweaty from performing, she'd be beautiful and in awe of his musical genius. But so far, any time he tried to write that perfect song, the words fell flat. They weren't his to write, he supposed. 

He spent countless hours wondering what the words on his wrist meant. His first thought, obviously, was that they had to be song lyrics. But  he'd listened to countless records in his time, and he couldn't find them anywhere. His next bet was that it could be Dungeons and Dragons related. The game could get violent at times. It wasn't uncommon for him, or any other Dungeon Master he knew, to be gratuitous in their descriptions during a campaing. 

That took up most of his time, if he were honest. Being a Dungeon Master served as a perfect distraction during his last few years of high school. When everyone else around him was hooking up, biding their time until their actual soulmate arrived, he was nose deep in dungeon manuals and campaign writing. It didn't feel right to him to entertain anyone who wasn't his soulmate, so he didn't. 

The only thing that came close in terms of time spent as a distraction was baking. Eddie Munson made the best brownies in Hawkins. Anyone who had ever tried his baked goods would tell you, that boy had a gift. It had started after he moved in with his uncle. He'd found an old box of cake mix in the back of a cabinet and begged his uncle to make it for him. When uncle Wayne said no, not because he didn't want to, but because he was pretty sure it was expired, 12 year old rebel Eddie did not take his advice. The cake was awful. Absolutely disgusting. So, during his next grocery trip uncle Wayne bought two more boxes of cake mix. He taught Eddie what little he knew about doctoring up a boxed mix to make it even more delicious, and the rest was history. 

Eddie did what he could to get his hands on as many cookbooks as he could. He'd borrow from neighbors, the public library, he even got sweet old Mrs. Conley's from two doors down to give him her secret family cookie recipe. The secret, it turned out, was browned butter. Once he started, he really couldn't stop.

He'd spend hours in the tiny kitchen of his uncle's house mixing and measuring and baking. Once he'd gotten down the basics, cookies, cakes, brownies, even cinnamon rolls that would knock your tits clean off, he started to experiment. Poor, sweet uncle Wayne was more often than not the test subject for his creations. They weren't all great at first, but Wayne loved his nephew. He loved his curiosity. He loved that the little boy who'd been dropped on his step with two changes of clothes and nobody in the world was finally starting to shine. So he'd eat every single terrible thing Eddie ever baked with a smile. Well, he'd try to at least. He did eventually have to tell him that quadrupling the amount of cocoa powder in a brownie recipe was maybe not his best idea to date. 

But now, at 20 years old he considered himself something of a professional in the kitchen. He'd come home to the small house he still shared with his uncle and immediately start. If there was already a pan of brownies, or half a batch of snickerdoodles left from a few days before he'd take them to Max and Susan across the road. Max seemed to appreciate them. And he'd start again. He'd bake something delicious for dessert and make whatever he could find for dinner. Neither he or his uncle were necessarily great cooks but Eddie could make a mean pot of hamburger helper. 

Some nights, Wayne would wake up early and the men would have dinner together. They'd take streaming plates of whatever Eddie made into the living room, plates set on their laps while they watched reruns of Bonanza or Gilligan's Island. But more often, Eddie would cook and eat alone in his bedroom while he did homework or messed around with whatever song he was working on that week. Either way, he'd always pack up the leftovers and dessert into the old blue playmate that served as Wayne's lunchbox for work. 

Everything Eddie did had a soundtrack. Driving, baking, planning campaigns, even just sitting at home. He always had music playing. He loved anything he could get his hands on, but his favorite was metal. Any genre of metal. Black metal, thrash metal, speed metal, stoner metal. He loved it all. And even if a band wasn't his favorite, he appreciated them. He was a music fan above all else. 

This particular weekend had been an exciting one for him. He'd managed to take out the entire party at the previous week's Hellfire campaign on Friday. Then yesterday, Sunday, he finally perfected his recipe for chocolate cupcakes. He was feeling on top of the world, always one to appreciate the little things in life. He packed up half a dozen of his cupcakes into a Tupperware container and set off towards downtown.

He parked outside of the RadioShack downtown. Today was finally the day that one of Eddie's favorite bands would be releasing their new album. Master of Puppets. Even if he didn't already love Metallica, he'd have been hooked by the album name. He was surprised that a big chain like RadioShack carried this kind of music, really. But he supposed that in capitalist America, a dollar was a dollar. And Metallica definitely made the stores that carried their music money. 

"Bob around?" He asked a bored looking middle aged man behind the counter as he walked into the store. The man barely acknowledged Eddie as he pointed his thumb towards the back of the store. Eddie nodded as he walked away, heading towards the bright red and white sign that read "Customer Service" at the back of the store. 

Bob Newby was, among other things, the general manager of the store. Eddie liked him the first day he came in after the store had opened. Most people looked at Eddie and saw trouble. Leather and tattoos would have that effect in a town like Hawkins. But not Bob. Bob greeted Eddie with a real Newby smile and a firm handshake. He learned Eddie's name and interests quickly, always paying attention when they spoke instead of waiting for him to do something terrible like most people in town seemed to do. 

"Mornin', Ed." Bob greeted as he got closer to the counter. 

"You got it?" Eddie asked. He came to a stop on the opposite side of the counter from Bob, the chain on his jeans hitting the front of it loudly as his fingers landed on the edge of the counter. 

"Yes," Bob chuckled, reaching behind him. "I have it." 

He handed the shrink wrapped cassette to Eddie. He thanked Bob with a giddy smile before turning back towards the bored man holding down the checkout counter. He admired the artwork of the cassette. The silver Metallica logo over rows and rows of white crosses. He flipped it over in his hands, excited eyes quickly scanning the tracklist on the back. He could hardly wait to get it into the tape deck in his van. 

Once he was comfortably in his van with the newest addition to his music collection playing on the radio, he set his sights on the Henderson house. Dustin Henderson had been a freshman Hellfire recruit when he met Eddie, and he'd never admit it to the others, but his favorite. He took a liking to the round faced kid immediately. He was already smarter than Eddie at barely 14 and had the quickest wit of anyone in Hawkins. 

Eddie passed a small cafe on his way. It was a warm, simple place owned by the parents of a kid Eddie had gone to high school with. Their pastries were nothing compared to Eddie's, but they made a great cup of coffee. He decided to stop in quickly and grab something to go. 

He removed the cassette from the tape deck, quickly placing it into his walkman. He decided to start side two of the cassette, placing it into the walkman upside down. He placed his headphones over his ears and pressed play as he swung open the door of his van. 

He wasn't paying much attention to his surroundings as he walked up the sidewalk towards the cafe. His eyes focused on his shoes as he dug his hands deep into the pockets of his faded blue jeans, suddenly cognizant of the rips and frays across his knees as a chilled March breeze blew. 

The warmth inside the cafe was welcome as the door closed behind him. There was a bit of a line, which was to be expected at this time of morning. He took his place in line behind an older man and turned up the volume in his headphones. The line moved slowly as the tape played in his ears. It was good. Like, really fucking good. He always loved Metallica but this album was new levels. 

The fourth song started as the older man in front of him placed his order. He stopped the tape as he walked up to the counter, pulling his wallet from his back pocket. 

"Large black house blend," he ordered with a smile. "Please." He added quickly. The woman behind the counter told him his total with a grin. He paid, dropping his change into the tip jar beside the register while she poured his coffee. She placed a plastic lid on the cup and handed it to him over the counter. He placed his headphones back over his ears before taking the cup. 

He pressed play on his walkman as he walked through the cafe, through the front door and back into the chilly air outside. He walked down the sidewalk, past a few patio tables that were set up outside. Just as he was passing through the black metal fence that surrounded the tables when he heard it. 

Go against the grain until the end Blood will follow blood Dying time is here Damage incorporated

He stopped in his tracks. He swore he lost all feeling in his hands as he heard the words. He turned around, hair flying around his head as his eyes scanned his surroundings. 

As soon as his eyes met hers he suddenly didn't hear the guitars in his ears. The drums faded into background noise. The only thing he could see, the only person that existed in this moment was her. And she was beautiful beyond words. 

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She stood from her seat, tugging down the hem of her shirt while she smiled at him. His own beaming grin was, for lack of a better word, breathtaking. A rosy blush bloomed across dimpled cheeks, his brown eyes like honey beneath the sun of early spring. Another chilly breeze blew around the two of them, kicking up fallen leaves into something of a miniature tornado between their feet. 

"Hi," he finally said, placing his headphones around his neck and taking a step closer to her. "I'm Eddie." 

She introduced herself, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear as she did. Fuck, he thought to himself. Even her name is beautiful. She offered him a seat at her table. He happily accepted, taking clumsy steps towards the chair she had vaguely gestured to. 

"What are you listening to?" She asked as he set his walkman and headphones onto the table. 

"The new Metallica."

She was surprised, though she supposed that she shouldn't be. The hair alone should have given her some inclination that he'd be into that type of music. Paired with the rings, chains, and leather jacket he kind of seemed like a stereotype of a metalhead. 

Before she could stop herself she was reaching her hand towards his. She felt electricity under her fingertips as she delicately lifted his hand, turning his palm up. 

Blood will follow blood.

"Goodness," she giggled as she read the black ink on his wrist. Her fingers rested softly against his palm. His smile curled higher on his cheeks as he gripped her hand in his own, turning it so that he could see her wrist. 

Birds. 

He took a moment to listen as he looked at the simple word that decorated her perfect skin. Sure enough, he heard birds above him. He'd never noticed. He never paid much attention at all to the sounds of birds. But now, more than anything, he was thankful for their songs. 

"It's a finch," she told him. 

Her voice pulled him from his own thoughts. His eyes met hers and he was suddenly glad to be sitting. The way her eyes seemed to melt everything in him must have been what people meant when they told him he'd "just know." 

"A finch, huh?" He asked. "He's quite the musician." 

"She, actually." 

"You, uh, know a lot about bird calls?" 

She shrugged. "Got really into birds when I was in school. Thought maybe it would help, I guess." She glanced down to where their hands were still resting on the table. "This didn't really give me a lot to go on." 

"I know the feeling," he laughed. "This song just came out today. Spent twenty years trying to figure out what the hell mine even meant." He noticed her empty coffee cup and the muffin that you'd picked at sitting next to it. "Their muffins suck." 

"Not always!" She defended her choice with a playful smile. "This particular one is disappointing, though, I'll admit." 

He stood quickly, his chair fumbling across the pavement. He pulled his hand away from hers as he stepped away. "I'll be right back," he assured her. His pace was quick, very nearly a jog as he walked to the passenger seat of his van in the parking lot around the building. 

When he returned he carried with him a plastic bowl with a red lid. He set the bowl on the table between them as he took his seat. 

"Gotta try these," he told her as he removed the lid. Inside were the frosted chocolate cupcakes that he'd intended to take to Dustin. He selected one, gently lifting it between his thumb and pointer finger. "Promise this is better than that nasty muffin." 

She accepted the cupcake with a smile. When she peeled down the paper liner she could instantly tell that it was going to be delicious. Perfectly moist, soft where her fingers gripped the sides. Eddie licked residual frosting from his thumb as she took a bite. 

"Oh, Christ," she all but moaned over the mouthful of cake. "You're right. So much better."

Eddie smiled, proud of himself. "Told ya," he giggled as she took a second bite. "Just made them yesterday. Finally got the recipe just right." 

"You made these?" She asked, her eyes widening. 

"With love," he winked. 

"Oh, god I'm so glad you're my soulmate." 

He blushed again at her confession. Obviously, they both knew that the other was their soulmates. Tattoos don't lie. But hearing the word fall from her lips, the way her voice wrapped around the two syllables was musical. He wanted to hear her call him her soulmate a million more times. 

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Feedback is always appreciated! Requests are open! Have a great weekend! 🥰 If you'd like to be tagged in my Stranger Things fics, please let me know. I also have individual tag lists for Steve, Eddie, Robin, Nancy, and Steddie.

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[iisasarcasticlittleshite]

Tendou x Fem Reader (Requested)

Prompt 10 with Tendou: Stop stealing my clothes.

No.

This is officially my most popular prompt, and I have no problem with that.

Dangerous levels of fluff on this one guys. Run if you don't want cavities

If someone had told Tendou that his life would become this combination of cliches, he'd have had a big ol' laugh, and carried on anyway.

He's never been considered much of a catch in life, Shiratorizawa was the first place he really belonged, but with a nickname like "the guess monster", he's remained unapproachable, even to his teammates. Ushijima's the only one who really didn't give a crap until he met (Y/N) in the second year.

She's not exactly of imposing stature, but will happily blend into a crowd if she wants to, which is probably how she avoided Tendou's notice for so long. That changed the day the team was out doing roadwork, and he ran clean into her while goofing around with Eita.

So much smaller than him, she damn near went flying before swiftly getting her feet back under her and pulling a face at him.

'Try lookin' down at us little people every once in a while, would ya?!'

Those may as well have been his soulmate's first words, because he could do nothing but stare, gape even, at this little firecracker, unintimidated by his size or his reputation, holding her ground as was her right.

He's hooked on her from that moment on.

If he's not with Ushijima, he's trailing (Y/N) through her classes, carrying her books for her, hanging off every word she graces him with. Slowly, their conversations grow less and less one-sided as she lets go of her shyer inhibitions and smiles at him like she could light the world.

It took him all of a month to start jokingly asking her out. Picking up on his humour, (Y/N) turned him down equally jokingly.

Their theatrics became well known by the team, shameless flirting resulted in overdramatic gagging noises to blushing first years. It isn't until the others start taking it as free reign to flirt with you too that Tendou stops meaning it as a joke.

He never meant for it to be anything but a Tendou and (Y/N) thing, he's so crestfallen that he doesn't notice her awkwardly dodging the others and practically scurrying back to him.

It's (Y/N) who has to take the flirting from playful to straightforward.

'Hey Tendou, you're taking me to lunch on Saturday.'

'Say wha-?' He damn near joked on rice, hurriedly clearing his throat. 'Is this a team thing or…?'

Rolling those beautiful eyes of hers, she pointed her chopsticks accusingly at him. 'That's a (Y/N) asking an idiot on a date thing. You're the idiot.'

Tendou blinked, it took him all of a moment before breaking out into a massive grin. 'Adjustment to plans: I am making you lunch on Saturday. Deal?'

'Deal.'

Less than a year later, he's met with yet another cliché temptation: his girlfriend being swallowed up by his clothes.

He'd jokingly throw his jacket over her head on his way past her for practice and pretend he wasn't delighted when she'd slip herself smugly into it. He'll catch her burying her nose in the collar and know she's smiling just from the smell of him.

Little did he know, he'd created a monster.

Six years later…

'Honey, I'm home!' Satori calls, theatrically sweeping his arm out as he chucks his keys onto the hallway table, grinning as he pops them clean in the bowl placed there for them. 'Hey, lil' lady, don't think you're getting away from giving me my welcome home hug!'

A small, humanoid figure, draped in a rather oversized salmon-pink hoodie appeared from the bedroom and padded speedily down the hall into his arms.

As per ritual, he swoops her up, she wraps her legs around his waist, and giggles as she boops her nose to his playfully.

'Ma cheri, I seem to remember this being in my dresser this morning.' Long fingers toyed with the hoodie strings on their way to cupping her chin, lifting gently. 'Stop stealing my clothes.'

(Y/N) smirked like the little minx he knew her to be, pulling a baby voice as she declared firmly. 'No.'

'Oh ho! Is that a challenge I hear, pretty?'

(Y/N) giggled. 'They smell like you! And I got lonely!'

'You've only been home for three hours, baby.'

'And?'

Tendou laughed and launched a kiss attack, peppering little pecks all over her cheeks and face, loving the way her giggles make his heart sing. He leans into her warmth, greedily stealing more and more as she fills the gaps within him he didn't know were there.

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[byunejoo]

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BYUNEJOO!

it’s finally midnight where i’m from so i just wanted to come by and wish everyone a very happy new year! i can’t believe the year is already over but i will not lie, i’m glad it is. it’s been a year full of many challenges and setbacks but even more comebacks and perseverance. there are many things that happened in 2023 that i would never wish on anyone else, but i am entirely grateful for the person it has been shaping me to be.

it’s also almost been a whole year with this account! i posted my very first drabble for &team in february of 2023; that’s ten whole months together. i am very grateful for each and every one of you and am so glad that you have chosen to stick around this long. here’s to the new year and many more great memories together (ahem, especially if you join the server) and of course new writing.

now, on to some of the most important people in my life. i really do love you all, but these people have a special place in my heart. i’m not usually a big feelings person, but i feel like they deserve it for the new year.

to lynn, my platonic soulmate. it feels like i’ve known you forever, and i know that sounds cliche, but it’s true. i genuinely can’t imagine a life without you and even thinking that one day we may drift apart actually makes me want to cry. we click so well — from the sharing a braincell, the communication without words and just growling back and forth, all the way to the pussy bluetooth LMAO — and i am so glad to call you one of my best friends in the whole wide world. i love you. here’s to more feral conversations about the grossest stuff.

to hope, my twin flame. it’s only been around 6 months or so since we met and i have loved every second of it. you make me feel so comfortable, have made me realize some things (looks at my ao3 history), and make me laugh too often. you are truly someone i look up to, someone so calming and assuring and affectionate. i appreciate every single thing you do. especially when you force me to feel the love, knowing that i’m a closed off sort of person. you’ve helped me open myself up to affection and my emotions. still not going to stop beefing with nicholas though, not sorry. i hope your new year is filled with plenty nichojoo, even more than you can handle!

to melody, my everything. i love you. i am proud of you. this year was so trying to you, always throwing something new in your face every time you turned around, but you took it all like a champ. you’ve worked so hard to get to this point and i couldn’t be more proud of you than i am now. we’ve had our ups and downs, but we always worked through them together and i’m so grateful for you. love you so much. maybe the next tattoos you get won’t cause you to get sick, but if they do, i will be the first to research ways to help.

to cassie, my other half. i love you. i love you, i love you, i love you, and i love you a thousand times over. you are someone that i honestly never thought i would become friends with; you were just too cool. i looked up to you and still do. over the past year or so, we’ve grown so much closer and i could never be more grateful. i love talking to you so much, sharing voice notes to hear each other’s accents and languages, forcing you to stan new groups (lovingly) so we have even more to talk about — not that we’d run out of things anyway, and sharing pictures of pretty skies, clouds, and the moon. happy new years, cassie bear.

to vivi, my best friend and biggest opp at the same time. i know that our love language is to gently bully each other, but i hope you know how truly grateful i am to have you in my life. no matter how much i have to yell at you to take your medicine, have to warn you about flashing lights before you watch a music video or performance, and no matter how many questions you ask me about americans and the english language. in fact, i wouldn’t trade any of that for the world. these last 5 years of being friends with you have been the best years of my life and i look forward to talking to you all the time, even if you think i would get annoyed at your delayed responses. i never have and never will — you can take as long to respond as you want, as long as i still have you in my life.

to all of my followers, my loves. thank you all for supporting me this year and being patient with me through all of my different phases of activeness. i am truly grateful for each and every single one of you and i hope we can stay together in the new year too. i’ve met many amazing people through tumblr and i love you all. let’s keep supporting &team together.

[the-amazing-simp]

Prologue | This Love Mini-Series

📔 Chapter #: One out of Seven

Series Masterlist

Love can be quite complicated. It isn’t just divided into romantic and platonic, family, friends and soulmate. In the line between platonic and romantic: there’s friends with benefits, casual relationship and the one where they look like they’re dating but are not actually dating to name a few.

“After you mi’lady.” Andrew teased as he opened the door of the coffee shop for you.

“Thank you my cliche, kind sir.” You grinned, walking into the coffee shop with Andrew following in after you.

The two of you waited in line, chatting amicably about your respective days until you reached the counter.

“I’ll have a peppermint mocha and he will have a latte.” You smiled, reaching for your wallet when Andrew placed a couple of bank notes on the counter in front of you, giving you a smile.

“It’s on me, princess.”

“Fine, but I’m paying next time.” You rolled your eyes despite the smile that made its way to your lips.

“Not if I beat you to it.” He shrugged.

You made a face at him before the two of you made your way to the side where the orders would be received.

“A peppermint mocha and latte for Y/N!” One of the baristas called out, holding both drinks in hand.

“Thank you.” You and Andrew smiled as you got your respective drinks.

“Not to be intrusive or anything,” the barista said, “but the two of you are quite an adorable couple.”

Next thing you know, both you and Andrew’s cheeks were now colored.

“Actually we’re not dating.” You managed to stutter out.

The barista’s eyebrows furrowed, “Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you were boyfriend and girlfriend with the way you two are so sweet with each other and all.”

“It’s fine.” Andrew said, giving a reassuring smile to ease the barista, “We’re actually just friends.”

“Oh that explains it.” The barista said, “Well, have a great day you two!”

You and Andrew started to weave your way through the crowds to find a table.

“Do we really look like a couple?” You asked.

“Maybe?” He mused, “Do we also act like a couple?”

You shrugged, “Taking account of the ‘firsts’ we shared - and what we basically do on a daily basis, maybe we do? Like probably 40%?”

It had started with a rather innocent question.

You and Andrew were just watching a movie on a Friday night. Typical.

But, it was a rom-com and a romance comedy movie wouldn’t be complete without at least one kissing scene.

“I wonder what that feels like?” You thought out loud.

“You haven’t had your first kiss yet?” Andrew asked, attention torn away from the movie in front of you.

Feeling the heat rise up to your cheeks, you shook your head. 

“Don’t you dare laugh at me.” You warned, throwing a glare his way.

“I wouldn’t dream of it.” He said, “Since I haven’t had mine either.”

“Really?” You chuckled, “Good looking guy like you and you haven’t managed to steal one?”

Andrew made a face at you, “Unlike what you think, I am a gentleman.”

“Yeah right.” You laughed.

“But um, you know if you want to try it, then I’m open to the suggestion.” He said, blushing in the process while internally cringing at his choice of words.

“Sure.” You answered before you lost the courage to do so.

Andrew faced a hand on each side of your face, looking deeply into your eyes, “Are you sure?”

You nodded, “Yes.”

Closing your eyes as he slowly leaned forward, and let’s just say that you didn’t know that paradise could be found with Andrew Garfield.

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The only sound that filled the room was those of of keyboard keys clacking as the two college students worked on an essay for one of their classes.

Having a mental block right on the concluding line of his essay, Andrew closed his laptop before stretching on the couch.

“I’m bored.” He simply stated.

“Are you done with your essay?” You asked, not looking up from your computer.

“No.” He huffed.

“Then finish it.” You said.

“But I don’t want to.” He whined.

“Then stop bothering me.”

“Now that’s just offending considering I’m your friend. It is basically my job to annoy you woman.”

“Really? Because right now you deserve an award for it then.”

Andrew rolled his eyes, “Can we please watch a movie? The essay’s not due till Friday anyway.”

You briefly looked up at him, “No.”

“Why?” He asked.

“Because I want to finish this essay.” You replied.

“So an essay is more important than me?” Andrew said.

“Right now, yes.” You deadpanned.

This made him silent for a moment before he spoke up, “Now that’s just plain rude.”

Silence lingered the two of you for a moment, finally making you look up from your laptop.

Turns out, Andrew was still looking in your direction, but now he jutted his bottom lip into a pout and was giving you the biggest puppy dog eyes you have ever seen in your life.

You would be heartless to say no when he looks like a kicked puppy.

You took a deep breath and saved the document you had just edited before closing the device.

“Fine. But I get a low grade on this essay, then I’m suing you.”

This time, it was Andrew’s turn to roll his eyes as he got up from the couch, walked towards you and hoisted you up on his shoulder as if you weighed nothing more than a feather.

“Good. Now stop talking and let’s choose a movie.” He said, dropping you on the couch.

“Why am I even friends with you?” You sighed, exasperated.

“Because I’m cool and I have an amazing personality.” Andrew answered without missing a beat.

“Is being humble included in that personality?” You teased.

“Sod off.” He muttered.

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[musicfeedsmysoul12]

AiDeku - Trans!Izuku - With Tomoe - Name on Skin Soulmate AU?

Izuku dropped his daughter onto the couch after making sure his soulmate was awake and he wasn't just dropping Tomoe on an unconscious man. He wasn't that much of a bastard.

"Oof," Shouta groaned dramatically before cuddling the toddler. "You're getting big."

"Yeah!" Tomoe agreed happily. "Big girl!" she grabbed Shouta's wrist to trail his hands over the name written on his skin. "Daddy!"

"Yeah that's daddy's name," Shouta said in amusement as Izuku went to the kitchen to grab some water. "You see your name yet?"

"Hina!" Tomoe lifted her wrist to proudly display her soulmate. It made Izuku's heart clench.

He was so lucky to have found Shouta. He honestly never thought he would actually meet the man, convinced by the kids in his school he was worthless. It led him down a dark path until he realized he was pregnant. The wake-up call was needed, and he instantly ran off to make sure his baby would be okay.

He met Shouta when Tomoe's bastard of a sperm donor tried to grab Izuku. After watching the beat down, and the introductions... things went well. Shouta helped Izuku get back on his feet, and Izuku slowly fell for the man. A bit of a cliche but, they were soulmates.

They could be.

#bnha #bnha au #aideku #soulmate friday

[inukag-archive]

Hi! I was wondering if you could recommend fanfics similar to Behind the Silk Screen or Light Me A Lantern. By similar, I mean with good character development, InuKag and an intriguing plot. I don't mind whether they're complete or not. Thanks in advance!

Hello Nonnie,

While "good character development" and "intriguing plot" are broad concepts and highly subjective from reader to reader, there is no doubt both fics you mentioned are epics in their scope and style, so we hope this list of epically plotted fics hits the mark for you.

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A Tale of Ever After by @knittingknots (M)

Summary: And they lived happily ever after - my vision of what InuYasha and Kagome's happily ever after. Picks up the day of Kagome's return to the past. This is gonna be long...

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Kintsugi by @soliska (M)

Summary: AU. Failing to be chosen as her village's miko, Kagome had resigned herself to a humble life. An unexpected summons returns her to the city where she's forced to reconcile the taught virtues and the spiralling, warped reality created by those that abuse their power. She holds the key to repairing the fracture between humans and youkai, and the freedom of her new hanyou friend.

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Mating Season by @splendentgoddessess (X)

Summary: FINALLY COMPLETE! 100 Chapters! What was once a cliche PWP is now an epic tale of romance and adventure! See how Inuyasha suffering from "mating season", and a squabble with Kagome over some pocky, sets the dominos in motion for the story of a lifetime!

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One Plus One by Misarae (E)

Summary: It's easy math, right? Now it's up to Higurashi Sachiko and Takahashi Naoki to show their parents Kagome and Inu Yasha the right way to solve this problem. No matter what it takes. Modern Day AU

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The Lucky Ones by Terri Botta (M)

Summary: Another OLD fic. This one is from 2007. It's very long, but I remain proud of it. It had over 1000 revires on fanfic.net before it was deleted. Summary: Sometimes Fate hands you a gift you never thought you’d ever get, and it’s up to you to accept it for what it is.

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Monster by @akitokihojo (E)

Summary: A murderous demon taints the world with unforgivable crimes, taking out his weakness in secret. Unfortunately for him, it isn't that easy. He thinks he's unstoppable, but his arrogance blinds him to the war blooming before him. Kagome and Inuyasha, both powerful in their own way, and even more so together, step forward to try to put an end to things.

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Deductions by @witchygirl99 (M)

Summary: Called to the scene of a burglary, Inuyasha noticed three things: 1) Miroku and Sango were still morons in love; 2) the burglary was clearly an inside job; and 3) Kagome Higurashi was irritatingly interesting. But the case was so much more than simply a stolen body from a lab. For someone as brilliant as him, that final realization would come far too late. A Sherlock AU. 

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Spirited Soulmates by @fawn-eyed-girl (E)

Summary: Higurashi Kagome is quite happy living alone with her cat Buyo. She enjoys running the most popular spiritual school in Tokyo with her friend Miroku, eating takeout, and drinking beer. She has no desire to be involved with anyone--especially because to do so would mean an end to her spiritual power, and thus, her very successful career. But then she meets National Police Agency detective Matsushita Inuyasha, and her whole world is turned upside down, especially when she figures out they are soulmates. Will she tell him before her growing desire for him overpowers them both? And when mikos start going missing across the country and turning up dead, will she be safe? Or will she give in to Inuyasha, tell him the truth, and let him protect her?

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Metamorphosis by Sueric (M)

Summary: InuYasha and Kagome discover that sometimes loving your friends means giving up a little part of yourself, too… Complete

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Metamorphosis by KingBaka (M)

Summary: *COMPLETE* "Sometimes in the winds of change we find our true direction." An unusual youkai attack transforms Kagome's very being. Can she come to terms with her new self, and can Inuyasha accept, perhaps even love, the new Kagome? My longest story to date, and probably the most widely read. Written over two years from 2008 to 2010, then comprehensively edited in 2011. I'm still pretty proud of it.

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Youkai in the Mirror by SugarRos (M)

Summary: Kagome Higurashi is lucky. She has good grades, good friends, and the cute, popular boy in class just asked her out. But when she accidentally unleashes a very wicked youkai from a very wicked spell, her luck runs out. Now on the run from a powerful priestess, Kagome must help Inuyasha get his revenge.

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The Phoenix Blame: Time Lapse by Fenikkusuken (M)

Summary: COMPLETE. An AR riff on the anime. Rated for coarse language, violence and citrus. Kagome Higurashi, recent graduate of the Imperial Military Academy, finds all of her skills seriously tested when the Shikon Jewel summons her to the Sengoku Jidai.

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Purity by Sueric (E)

Summary: Naraku is gone. Kagome has the jewel. After seeing InuYasha's torment, Kagome faces 'the truth' of his feelings. Kagome does the unthinkable, and in a final act of love, Kikyou offers InuYasha one chance to fix it. But is he too late? Originally archived on Mediaminer and FFnet.

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That Flesh of Mine by @witchygirl99 (M)

Summary: Kagome just wanted to get through high school in one piece. She never thought one night in the woods would change everything: that monsters were real. They were coming to the tiny town of Sakura for something important, something powerful. And one monster, with claws and fangs and blood-soaked silver hair, was the centre of all of it. Watching her with golden eyes. InuKag.

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[not-me-bye]

The Beauty of Flowers

Shadow x reader

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Shadow never thought much about love or soulmates but when he saw you he felt as if the earth stopped , now that sounds cliche but he always thought Iove at first sight didn’t mean anything or well he use to but after his failed advances with his manger and finding out she had a boyfriend all along and he was left heart broken, he thought it was just a waste of time. However when you first walked into the shop he couldn't take his eyes off of you.

You looked around carefully examining every flower and leaning down to sniff them every so often, you looked so at peace and happy and that's what got him. He liked working at the shop and most days men would come in hurriedly looking around to fine flowers for their girlfriends or wives never thinking much of it and others would come in to look for an appealing looking bouquet and at first glance would assume "well that's good enough". It was rare to find anyone who liked flowers and looked with detail and found happiness with such beautiful simple things. So it was only natural for him to look a little longer at you.

You ended up choosing a beautiful mixed bouquet and made your way up to the counter to pay, and let me tell you shadow thought you had the sweetest voice, he felt kinda nervous and ended up acting awkward but you just kept up with the nice polite conversation and told him to have a good day and went on your way.

Shadow wanted to kick himself for not maybe asking you more about yourself and maybe trying to get your number as there was a good chance he probably wouldn’t see you again. Or so he thought. About a week later and there you were again happy as can be and looking through the flowers, this time he made sure to talk with you some more and ask you about flowers and which were your favorites. Bad news was you got a call and had to leave so he didn't get to try and pull out the moves and flirt some more.

However the good news was you came back a few day later this time not looking as happy. Shadow immediately wanted to ask if you were alright and offer maybe a hug or a shoulder to cry on, but you had also just met not to long ago and that could come off as prying and creepy and he definitely didn't want to be like that.

So he let you look around and when you finally did come up to the counter he asked you how your day was. You looked sad but maybe relieved someone asked you. So you told him about your troubles and he listened and tried to help the best he could and in the end he offered you a hug and you accepted even though at that point you looked ready to cry.

You smiled though when he pulled away and you asked if he maybe wanted to exchange number as he was always so friendly and you liked talking to him, shadow was more than happy to give you his number , now he maybe really did have a chance. You thanked him for his kindness and him listening to you when you really needed it. As you were about to leave you told Shadow that you would see him tomorrow as you were planning on coming back to look at more flowers.

That was it for shadow he was already falling for you and thought about you the rest of the night, even at S it was hard to concentrate he was so excited to see you again, even though he was kinda scared you would end up married or in relationship and he would be crushed again. However when he got home his phone dinged with a text from you erasing his doubts and fears form his mind. It was a simple text saying hi and how you saw this beautiful garden on your way home . He couldn't help smiling at your simple cute text about flowers, he could only imagine the smile on your face and how it must have lit up when you saw that garden, you and shadow talked some more and eventually fell asleep but not before he decided tomorrow he was gonna ask you out on date.

                 (The next day)

Okay he was definitely freaking out, what if you rejected him or you had a boyfriend or you thought he was ugly, and then boom there went your  growing friendship. He felt like he was spiraling, this wasn't good he had to pull it together otherwise he would start sweating worse than he already was and he would stink when asking you out and this had to be just right. So Shadow waited a little longer and just on time there you were coming in looking happy and breathtaking as usual.

You made your way over to him with a smile after he waved at you, ok here goes nothing, shadow greets you and grabs the bouquet of your (favorite flowers) you looked so happy as he said "these are for you, I know they are your favorites", and so he continued " I know we have only met not to long ago but you are so breathtaking and the way you smile it lights up the entire shop and certainly my entire day, you look with so much care and detail and love, I admire how much you care and how authentic you are it is so hard to find someone like you, you are one of a kind". "(Your name) would you do me the honor of letting me take you out on date”?

... “I mean only if you want to no pressure". Okay so he panicked and kinda rushed that, oh god what if you didn't understand what he said or you thought he was crazy oh no.. but before he could apologize you quickly stopped him and told him “yes” and you would love to. You also stated that he was so sweet and how nice and polite he was to you especially yesterday when you were upset and ready to cry and he comforted you.

Maybe it was fated or meant to be in a type of way, nobody knows but that was the start of a relationship that bloomed with the flowers.

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I hope everyone enjoys this. I had someone request this since there are little to no Shadow x reader fics

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[gemsofgreece]

A dive into the dynamics of my favourite Greek ship; Stella & Sotiris

Analyzing my favourite shows is a hobby of mine and a recent binge re-watch of the Greek show Είσαι το ταίρι μου (Ise to teri mou - You are my soulmate ) urged me to write something about my favourite Greek ship. For those who do not know, Sotiris & Stella are one of the most popular Greek ships ever and [spoiler?] a canon endgame one. There are many reasons this ship is so loved; a) it’s part of one of the best Greek comedy series, b) the actors have a lot of chemistry and excel at their roles and, most importantly, c) it is an unconventional love story between a very handsome man and a not-as-much woman. The difference that makes this ship special is that this is not a cliche “ugly duckling” story. There is no makeover involved in which the humble girl turns into a pretty princess and the prince realises he loved her all along after all but her sudden prettiness made him realise it. None of that shit, and the “prince” is not an easy, inviting or accepting guy to begin with. Let alone that our female protagonist is not shy or humble or defeated at all and she literally gives zero shit for others’ opinions on her looks. In short, there are many special elements to this story.

*I am writing this in English because most Greek followers interested in this post agreed the post could provide feedback for the Greek mentality and perception of a good love story, a window in our minds in short, plus it is the first Greek show available with English subtitles so there could be interest in the future. 

 The reason I wanted to write about this ship is that some viewers often speculate on how, why and when Sotiris fell for Stella so this is going to be gravitating towards his perspective. The consensus is that he is already attracted to her in episode 9 (of 30 episodes) but this is incorrect. He develops an attraction actually already in episode 5 and they only meet in episode 4! So let’s see how things develop for Sotiris episode by episode. 

Episode 1 

In the first episode we are introduced to Sotiris and we see that he’s a person not swayed by everything that shines. While he is portrayed as an intelligent and competent man, he disdains the industry his family owns and prefers to work with the workers rather than be in the management like his two older siblings. He also appears to distance himself from his family and their rich mansion, building a small cabin in the garden for himself. 

Episode 2

In the second episode we get more insight. Sotiris is seen writing a lot. He also has a - probably - on and off girlfriend, Katerina, who is tall and thin but interestingly has similar colours to Stella’s. Katerina seems to be sweet and genuinely caring for Sotiris but he appears essentially indifferent towards her. Later in that episode, his older brother Nikos, basically a raging polygamous person, calls him to declare he found the love of his life. Sotiris is sarcastic and doesn’t believe him. When Nikos asks him what is going on in his romantic life, Sotiris avoids to answer and does not mention Katerina. After Nikos calls him a loafer as a joke, Sotiris hangs up and angrily throws away something he was writing. In a different scene, Nikos says to his best friend Alexis that Sotiris is not a man for marriage and kids (as if HE is). 

Episode 3 

We find out that Sotiris does not talk at all about his family to Katerina and he also judges her for still being close with her parents. He gets angry with her because she took a family photo of his from his desk and asks her to leave. Sotiris is being very secretive. Later, we see that Sotiris has a problematic relationship with his father. When the latter comes to announce to him the good news of Nikos getting married, Sotiris responds with emphatic disinterest and irony. His father expresses his disappointment in him and Sotiris reacts in fury and dismay the moment his father leaves. Towards the end, Sotiris has another meeting, this time with his sister Anneta who wants to stop that marriage from happening because she is sure Nikos found a golddigger. She interrupts Sotiris from having sex with Katerina to express her concerns, clarifying she does not trust him either but he is her last hope to help her prevent this marriage. Anneta says Sotiris isn’t different from Nikos as he is switching women constantly which actually irritates Sotiris once again. While this can’t be understood by a first time viewer, it is actually an instance of unreliable narration. We never see Sotiris with anyone other than Stella or Katerina, while we already see Nikos with multiple women over the course of just three episodes. It makes me assume it was not that Sotiris was a womanizer like Nikos - but he had consistently been emotionally unavailable and closed off, which made people think he was not taking any woman seriously. 

 Episode 4 

Sotiris has a better relationship with his mother but is slightly jealous when she seems to think a lot about Nikos, even though this is the day of the latter’s engagement in Australia (where he lives temporarily for business). Sotiris doubts marriage can bring happiness. Later, Nikos announces his fiance Vicky is coming to Greece to meet the family and describes her pet peeves, phobias and lifestyle choices to the family. Vicky sounds very particular about a lot of things and this annoys Sotiris. When Vicky arrives (who is actually Stella but that is a whole other story) Sotiris, like most members of the family, is dumbfounded as she is a totally different person from the fragile stunner Nikos had been describing all along. 

Episode 5

Upon Vicky’s (Stella’s) arrival, Nikos immediately calls Sotiris to ask what he thinks of her. Sotiris diplomatically replies “she seems to be a good girl” but it’s clear he disapproves of Stella’s looks. Nikos reasons that Sotiris must be jealous and that he should see her in a bathing suit, which Sotiris finds hilarious. Later, Nikos calls through the landline and Stella has to talk to him in front of the whole family. Stella turns her back to them and secretly hangs up, a move only Sotiris notices and jumps up. 

Sotiris doesn’t reveal that to anyone (perhaps he isn’t sure of what he saw) and is annoyed of all the care his parents take to please her. He is also as dumbfounded as Anneta when Stella claims she is a model and he definitely believes she and Nikos are not a good match. When Nikos calls for a third time during dinner, Sotiris is barely coping. Despite all his disapproval, he and Stella already have two moments even in this very first welcome dinner. Vera, the mother, embarrasses Sotiris by asking whether Stella has any good friend they could introduce to him too. Stella replies that she knows many good girls but she doesn’t know what Sotiris’ type is. This somehow affects Sotiris. My speculation is that, as we see, Sotiris is emotionally and intellectually distanced from all his family, friends and girlfriend. I think already Sotiris feels instictively that Stella is a rare somebody he can communicate with on a more profound level and this makes the answer to Stella’s question (what’s his type) hard to consider.

Later, Stella wants to smoke, contrary to Nikos describing Vicky as an anti-smoker, and Sotiris, a heavy smoker himself, is relieved and lights a cigarette. Smiling, he helps Stella with the lighter and she thanks him, very clearly attracted to him.

Episode 6 

The same night, after everyone has fallen asleep, Stella attempts to flee the house. She bumps into Sotiris sexily lounging in the garden. Stella denies she’s fleeing, despite comically carrying three gigantic suitcases, a backpack and a handbag hanging from her neck. Stella claims she wanted to go for a night walk which of course Sotiris does not believe but he plays along, offering to give her a night tour of Athens. He asks her to wait for him at his motorbike and carries her suitcases back. Now, this is extremely uncharacteristic of Sotiris. He essentially makes her stay and takes the initiative to go out with her rather eagerly. Sotiris NEVER takes the initiative with anyone, ever. This is one of the fundamentals of his personality. He could have a 10 opposite him and he would still not take the initiative to go anywhere with her (as we’ll see much later with the real Vicky). At some point, they stop somewhere with a good view of Athens. There, again, Sotiris initiates most of the dialogue (VERY uncharacteristic, Sotiris hardly speaks at all) asking Stella of her whereabouts, when and how she fell for Nikos. Then, he warns her of Nikos’ unstable romantic life but quickly regrets it. Stella perceives Sotiris likes neither Nikos nor her. Sotiris explains he loves Nikos but likes to keep his distance (compare this with how mad he was at his girlfriend Katerina asking about his brother). As for him disliking Stella, Sotiris mostly avoids to answer, eventually saying he will “tolerate” her since his brother chose her and that everyone’s taste is different. Not only Stella gives zero fucks for Sotiris’  rudeness, but hearing this, she suddenly gets night munchies which amuses Sotiris who offers to take her to the closest canteen. Stella reacts enthusiastically and Sotiris smiles genuinely, maybe for the first time in the show. Before they leave, Sotiris asks her once more why she was trying to flee and Stella deflects again. Two things are very interesting here: a) Sotiris asked her whether his family disappointed her so much that she tried to flee. This shows Sotiris already projects through her and that he already starts bonding with her. His mind doesn’t go to the obvious negative explanation, that she is a fraud, but thinks instead that she is like him and finds his family unbearable. b) Sotiris never told anybody that Stella tried to escape the first night, not even to his sister Anneta who is convinced there is something up with her and tries to find out. 

Despite their first date (because that’s what it was let’s be real) going pretty well, Sotiris shows a different stance later in the episode. He and Anneta watch speechlessly Stella playing very...uhm... gracelessly with Anneta’s son, Miltiades. Sotiris says “No matter how much of a shithead Nikos is, he would never get engaged to a...girl like her. He wouldn’t even look at her. Our brother has lost his mind”. Sotiris mostly addresses everything to Nikos, while Anneta uses constantly bad characterisations for Stella, something Sotiris does not do. Mother Vera argues Nikos must have seen something in her and Sotiris suggests, kind of bitterly, that maybe she has “secret talents”. Vera scolds him but this means that Sotiris is already assuming a lot about Stella’s privacy. Anneta agrees that it is likely since Nikos is erotomanic and Sotiris looks very disapproving of his brother - another evidence he is not like him as everyone thinks.

And then out of nowhere, he implies Stella is a golddigger, which literally makes no sense because a) one doesn’t need to be a golddigger to fall for a handsome guy like Nikos and b) Sotiris knows Stella wanted to escape. The only explanation for this sudden change of stance is that he tries to find problems in this relationship, unlike Anneta who genuinely thinks Stella is a liar. Besides, when Anneta clarifies that Nikos is the victim in this situation, Sotiris is secretly irritated.

After Anneta’s accusation towards Stella, Sotiris stops being willing to support his sister, claiming “he doesn’t care about Nikos’s affairs”. Clearly, he felt defensive for Stella’s sake and quickly went into denial mode. 

Later, Vicky, Nikos’ real fiance, passes by to talk to Stella but only Sotiris is at home. The real Vicky is indeed a stunner and they both are visually attracted to each other. Vicky introduces herself as Stella, Vicky’s (real Stella’s) bestie from Australia. Sotiris promises to tell Vicky (Stella) she passed by. They both stall, prolonging the encounter, but Vicky eventually leaves. When Stella returns, Sotiris tells her Vicky passed by and asks whether Nikos knows her, confused how his brother didn’t hit on her. And then we have this iconic reply: 

And then we have a very unintentionally “married” moment, as Stella concludes Sotiris liked Vicky. Sotiris deflects like a husband who wants to avoid the fuss but Stella has none of it and lies that she can arrange a date for them. Sotiris, who also knows she’s full of shit, plays up his narcissistic persona and says he doesn’t have a problem either way and leaves, but not without touching Stella to get his lighter back instead of simply asking for it. 

We are in the literally first episode they properly interact and they are clearly already fully into each other and at least suspecting the other’s interest as well. Sotiris is not into Stella’s appearance yet but he is sold on everything else. He shifts moods like a rollercoaster. Stella reveals to her best friend Toula that she is falling for him, deciding to make a move. To her bad luck, Sotiris catches her ravaging the family fridge in the middle of the night, which repells him a little. Stella tries to overcome this and have a drink with him but Sotiris says he wants to be by himself. Stella respects that. The other day, the family decides Vicky (Stella) suffers all alone in the house in the summer and someone should take her to their summer house in Andros island. Lycurgus, the father, insists Sotiris should go with her. When Vera tries to tell Sotiris, he is heard in all of Athens. He raises hell, shouting he does not like her and he would not go even to the closest mini market with her. In his efforts, this time he shittalks her openly for ravaging the fridge in the night. His reaction is inexplicable because we have never seen a negative interaction between them. Let alone that the very first night he was getting her to canteens voluntarily. The conclusion is that Sotiris was scared at the prospect of being all alone with Stella for the entire weekend. Let’s not forget she is supposed to be his brother’s fiance. 

When they arrive at Andros, because of course they do, Sotiris directly tells her he’s living a nightmare and is very authoritative and stern towards her, to the point that Stella responds to him like he is her captain in the army. 

Episode 7 

Sotiris keeps acting indifferent, abrupt and borderline rude. Stella in the meanwhile goes into either starvation mode or eats secretly from Sotiris. And here’s an important thing - one common toxic behaviour is when a guy supposedly is into a girl but insists on helping her lose weight. Amidst his seeming indifference and silence, Sotiris asks Stella whether she had breakfast and later if she wants a snack at the beach. So, he knows she likes eating and / or that she would be hungry by now and he reminds her to eat. Once Sotiris goes to the beach bar to buy them ice creams, he bumps into Vicky (who has followed them along with Grigoris) and stains her swimsuit but it is mostly her fault. Sotiris remembers who she is. Vicky doesn’t and throws a huge tandrum and calls him names which almost makes them physical. Sotiris warns her saying “You’re so lucky that-” but Vicky brushes him off. What he meant was “you’re so lucky you’re Stella’s friend otherwise I wouldn’t let this drop”. Sotiris leaves steaming and tells Stella nothing of this encounter. Apparently, he has picked up on the weirdness of it all. Later that night, he asks whether Stella wants to go out with him but clarifies like a billion times it’s his mother who suggested it. Like, what truly indifferent man actually ever says that??? Stella picks up on his utterly failed attempt at indifference, so she asks him rather boldly whether he wants her along too. And when I say boldly...

There is NO WAY Sotiris hasn’t realised by now that Stella hits on him full and hard. Probably this adds to his aggression and defensiveness. In any case, no sister-in-law-to-be acts like that or should ever act like that. This is why once again Sotiris acts very dismissively which angers Stella but she will not waste this chance and glosses up before she follows him out. And truth is, Sotiris actually liked her. Physically, this time. 

STELLA: I’m ready, let’s go!

SOTIRIS: Finally! (looks at her)...What did you do?

ST: What? 

S: Why do you look like this? 

ST: (acting fake coy) Come on... Stop the compliments, I am blushing!

S: Is this why it took you hours to get ready? 

ST: Hours?! Ten minutes, I fixed my hair, put lipstick on, that is all...

S: All women are the same.

ST: (full attitude)  Ahhhh, our night is off to a bad start, Sotiris boy. You ain’t gonna compare me to all other women. 

S: Whatever, let’s go now. I must remind you... I am taking you out only because my mother asked it!

ST: (still full attitude) Is that so? I AM taking you out because my mother-in-law asked it! 

S: (lowkey speechless)  ...Get a move on. 

This scene is very important because there is a genius irony in here. Stella asks that Sotiris won’t think of her as “one of the many” but Sotiris already thinks she is different! When he saw she took a long time just to gloss up is when he reached the conclusion that “all women (therefore her too after all) are the same”. Therefore Sotiris had previously formed the impression that Stella wasn’t like the others. However, joke’s on him because now he is into her physically too. It’s clear that Sotiris does not care for looks, it is not a prerequisite for him. But it is a welcome bonus as it happens with us all. 

Regardless, Sotiris remains moody and distant when they go out. He’s such a party pooper that Stella prays dramarically for strength to put up with him and Sotiris acts “done”, but look as soon as Stella can’t see him: 

Dude is having the time of his life! But not for long. The real Vicky shows up and Sotiris wants to vanish. He only barely acknowledges her and poor Grigoris’s presence. After the initial shock, Stella drags Vicky to the restroom where they have a fight. Vicky shows interest in Sotiris but takes Grigoris and leave. On the contrary, Sotiris is utterly relieved when they do leave and so is Stella, who expresses it openly. They bond over disliking Vicky but Sotiris has not much time to wonder why Stella dislikes her supposedly best friend because Stella starts dancing in a very... unique way that makes Sotiris wanna kill himself and attracts two assholes. Sotiris finds Stella’s dance embarrassing, however this doesn’t mean he doesn’t turn mad when the two guys start laughing at her. Sotiris launches at them, attempting to protect her and the guys beat him up. Stella, who doesn’t take any shit, sees Sotiris is in a fight (doesn’t know why) and launches at all three, attempting to defend Sotiris! I LOVE THEM! Long story short, they kicked them out of the bar. Sotiris is ready to leave quietly but Stella causes a huge fuss. Then he turns against her, saying it was his fault he tried to defend her. Furious, Stella replied with the exact words that would probably seal the deal for Sotiris: 

Did I ask for your help? Answer me, man! Did I? We need to clear the air here! I don’t need anyone’s help! I can handle things on my own! One, two, three, done! 

Stella has qualities Sotiris loves: she’s independent, strong, straight-forward, brave and doesn’t give a shit about what others think. Of course, they are mad at each other and eventually Sotiris leaves without her. Stella returns home on foot and she is in a dissolving state. Sotiris has left the door open for her. Stella grabs two beers from the fridge and tries to wind down after this disaster of an evening. 

Now normally, Sotiris hates her and would love to pretend he is asleep and avoid her, right? Except...

Yeah, well done, Sotiris. This is exactly how you show up to a woman whose attention you try to avoid. Half-naked, zipping up in front of her. After the visual show-off, Sotiris sits next to her and joins her for the beer. Again, Sotiris is being very uncharacteristic. He hated the idea of going anywhere with her. He was in his room, where he could avoid her, pretend he was asleep. But he chose to get up, barely dress and join her for a drink. Even though they just had a huge fight, they act like it didn’t happen. Sotiris is still authoritative and Stella is still sarcastic but they are back to normal, just like that. Stella asks him again whether he liked Vicky and this time Sotiris is more honest. He tells her women like Vicky are not his type but is evasive about the type he actually likes. He argues again that Nikos would like a woman like Vicky but adds that Stella shouldn’t feel jealous because Nikos sounds smitten with her. Stella doesn’t explain the misunderstanding and compliments herself, wondering loudly what is so special about her. That gives Sotiris a start, abandoning his rare conversational side. He abruptly tells her to go sleep and retreats to his room. Clearly, Sotiris did not want to think about what made Stella special - especially while sitting right next to her. Moreover, he was reminded of his suspicion - that Stella hits on him. 

By the way, the show doesn’t let us go without giving us a parallel to emphasize on Sotiris’ motives behind defending Stella. The next day, Vicky and Grigoris are at the beach. While Grigoris is swimming, two guys harass Vicky (two mocked Stella too). Grigoris rushes to defend her and the two guys grab him and toss him to the water (like Sotiris being beaten up). Vicky only calls for help but when the assholes leave she gets into the cold water to get to Grigoris (like Stella defending Sotiris, almost, well Vicky is Vicky). When Grigoris comes to, Vicky kisses him for the first time, calling him “my knight in shining armour, my romantic boy”. Of course these two are major characters too and this is not just a plot device, however it DOES work as a parallel for Sotiris, who appears so emotionally constipated that it’s hard for us to recognize the reasons behind his actions. 

Episode 8 

The episode starts while the family has dinner and the parents suggest to Sotiris that he should bring Stella to the aisle in the wedding, since Stella is an orphan. Sotiris immediately reacts, however it is relatively toned down. Militiades, his nephew, who loves his aunt-to-be Stella, asks if he’ll take her there with his motorbike. Sotiris is still negative but he has a weird expression, like he is troubled and bitter but also barely suppressing a smirk at the thought. 

The following morning Stella sees Sotiris working in the garden. This is the case of the unreliable narrator again. We are constantly told how Sotiris is lazy and does nothing but he is actually the only one who we see working literally all the time. Stella pretends she airs her bedsheets and starts singing loudly a romantic song in the window “It dawns only for you...”. How clearer should she make it? Sotiris stops the work enough to act ‘done’ and shake his head. Stella is interrupted by Panagiotis who compliments her voice. This is another technique used regularly in this show. When Sotiris guards his reaction around Stella, there is someone else who appears and voices Sotiris’ thoughts. Of course, it matters that Panagiotis believes this on his own but HE IS also a plot vessel here. In future instances this will become clearer. After Panagiotis leaves, Stella resumes her singing and we can see that Sotiris can’t focus on his work and he frequently breaks his neck to look at Stella sing instead. 

Nikos asks Sotiris to bring a horse to Vicky (Stella) who loves horse-riding. Sotiris complies and Stella’s first attempt at horse riding is a disaster. Sotiris and everyone else present are at a loss for words. Sotiris helps her mount the horse but Stella is really NOT made for this. Sotiris kinda has second hand embarrassment and is seen hiding his face on the horse’s neck in despair but he doesn’t say a thing. 

Then Anneta sends Sotiris (because lazy Sotiris does everything in this show) to ask around in Stella’s old neighborhood for more information about her. Sotiris finds a car mechanic and says “ I am looking for a girl. Vicky Seitanidi... A girl... how can I describe her... She must be from Agrinio”. As you see, Sotiris avoids consciously to describe Vicky (Stella) by her appearance, (the first thing mentioned usually in such talks is the body type) and chooses to describe her by her descent. Sotiris doesn’t want to talk to a stranger about what conventionally will be interpreted as Stella’s flaw. Dude respects her fully even when she is not around. The car mechanic however understands who he is talking about and says Vicky was the most beautiful girl in the neighborhood, a “ten” who liked to torture and play with men. Sotiris is confused as hell, reasoning he must be talking about somebody else but he doesn’t entirely reject the possibility. The car mechanic asks his name and Sotiris unknowingly gives the name “Stelios”. Stelios of course is the masculine version of Stella! So the show here plays with the idea that it is really their fate to be soulmates. 

Episode 9 

Stella confronts Sotiris for embarrassing her with the horse. Sotiris invites her to play darts with him to which Stella replies “she usually plays with men instead”. Stella is the peak example of “fake it till you make it”. But the truly funny thing is that Sotiris was told in the previous episode by the mechanic that Vicky indeed was playing with men. So Sotiris still does or tries not to believe all this but there is this confusion growing inside him of “what the actual fuck, cound this be true?!”. They start throwing sarcastic jabs at each other which eventually gives Stella the opportunity to ask him what he thinks about women, family and love. Here is a very interesting detail: 

STELLA: I wonder what you think about women!

SOTIRIS: (gently touches her on her thigh to push her out of the dart aim’s way) These are conversations I have with men only.

ST: Okay, imagine I am a man. 

S: What? 

ST: Imagine I am a man and we talk about women. 

S: To presume you are a man, you mean?

ST: It wouldn’t be that hard for you...

S: ....

ST: Don’t hesitate, go ahead...

Sotiris stalls twice at Stella’s urge to see her as a man and when Stella implies she is plain looking enough for him to have no problem doing it, Sotiris pointedly does not respond. Compare this with how Nikos in a later episode tells Stella he sees her as a best mate (male) of his. Anyway, since Stella insists, Sotiris complies and he gives her the most sexist answers he could come up with, while subtly checking her reactions. Stella tries to stay calm but eventually breaks character and calls him sexist, misogynist and hanged-up. Then Sotiris calmly but triumpantly tells her she does not sound like a man anymore. Sotiris was trying to draw her out of her male alias and to rouse a reaction from her. He gets more serious when Stella grabs him softly by the hand and asks him about family. Being an orphan since childhood, Stella values family a lot, however Sotiris, privileged as a member of a large family, explains his frustration with the conventions that taint family values, meaning that one can be member of a family and still not feel truly he is a part of it in a more profound sense. During this dialogue, Sotiris also implies he does not believe in love and romance while Stella exposes herself as a hopeless romantic. Viewers soon will realise Sotiris is lying and knowing Stella is a romantic will actually draw him even closer to her. Stella, seemingly disappointed in his answers, thanks him sarcastically and turns to leave. Then she returns, takes a dart and hits a bull’s eye. Then she tells him “If I really aim for something, I always succeed”. Sotiris is impressed.  What Stella meant by this was that no matter how many obstacles Sotiris put in her way, she was determined to win him over. She essentially plainly tells him “you don’t believe in love, you don’t see anything in women except beauty and service, you don’t want family or kids... yet I am still gonna have you”. It is unclear but I believe Stella also suspects Sotiris is lying to her. 

Later at the same night, Anneta gathers the whole family to interrogate Stella. Only Sotiris sides with her. Initially, Anneta is in charge of the situation, yet gradually Sotiris becomes more and more involved, heated up and intense as Stella continues to answer correctly thanks to her lucky stars. Eventually, really intense, Sotiris challenges her to say something very private about Nikos. Stella does and initially most of them think she is wrong, and Sotiris rises up and tells her she must confuse Nikos with somebody else, so as we see, the talks about Vicky playing with men start getting to him. Eventually, Vera confirms Stella’s allegation and Anneta and Sotiris are shocked, but Sotiris especially is petrified. 

This is super nasty for Sotiris. Not only he humiliated himself in front of Stella, which is bad news for his massive ego, but he also is now convinced Stella 100% has been intimate with his brother, while he was cultivating hopes this was not the case. As soon as Stella returns to her bedroom, the parents accuse Sotiris and he shouts “LAY OFF ME, ALL OF YOU” before leaving. Because apparently nobody understands why Sotiris acted the way he did.  But here it’s important to note a detail: in the beginning of this scene, Anneta refers to the disastrous horse-riding episode, during which she wasn’t present. Then the grandpa bursts out laughing, revealing it was him who told Anneta about Stella’s incompetence as a rider and not Sotiris, even though Sotiris is both the closest one to Anneta and also supposedly cooperating with her to reveal Stella’s scheme. 

EVEN later that night, Sotiris goes to Stella’s bedroom to apologize. Stella forgives him easily because she knows Sotiris technically isn’t wrong in his suspcicions against her. She asks him why he is so jealous of Nikos. Sotiris denies it but uncharacteristically sits on her bed and goes into a meltdown about how his father always loved Nikos more. She is the only one Sotiris opens up to so easily. He goes on denying firmly that he feels any jealously and he finally slips “I was never jealous of him, never! Not even now”. He tries to leave then but Stella isn’t having it. She presses him for an explanation. Sotiris explains that even though he is not into her at all (yeah right), Nikos is lucky to have found a good partner like her. And then we have this iconic dialogue: 

STELLA: You saw right through me, huh? 

SOTIRIS: He’s lucky to have you as his wife. Me too.

ST: ???????

S: I mean... I am lucky to make you my sister-in-law! 

ST: But I am also lucky to make you my brother-in-law! We are all so lucky!

S: A happy family! (?!?!?!?!?!)

ST: Are we gonna stop kidding ourselves, ever? 

Sotiris can’t handle her bluntness and tries to leave again. Stella shuts the door and asks him why he ruins everything good in his life - his relationship with his family, his opportunity at a good job. Sotiris stops her and says she has no idea what it is like to feel lonely. Stella is infuriated and claims she is the true expert in loneliness, denying openly that Nikos is hers and kicks Sotiris out of her room. What she meant about Sotiris ruining his life was that Sotiris was refusing his chances at happiness. Stella’s question seems irrelevant to the previous discussion and Sotiris’ slip-up but it is not. She indirectly asks him why he denies her even though he is in love with her, and why he has a habit of doing this in all aspects of his life. This episodic encounter leaves Sotiris confused and Stella very sad. 

Sotiris still is in a relationship of sorts with Katerina. He still is mostly indifferent around her. Stella is watching them one morning and as she peeps through the window of Sotiris’ cabin, the chair she stands on breaks, making a loud noise. She manages to hide but Sotiris gets out and sees the broken chair and understands it was her. He can hardly suppress his satisfaction. He gets inside and reassures Katerina nobody saw them. Suddenly excited, he doesn’t let her leave and has sex with her with a new surge of energy. Stella doesn’t let Katerina fully enjoy that rare gift of Sotiris’ excitement - she ruins the tires of her bike. Poor Katerina. But Sotiris is going to know Stella was watching them and then ruined his girlfriend’s tires. It’s not like Stella ever gave a single shit in her life...

Episode 10

Stella takes it even further and the following Sunday meets Katerina before she gets to Sotiris’ cabin and tells her he’s a gigolo! Katerina freaks out and leaves. When Sotiris gets out to see why Katerina is late for their date, Stella leaves singing “Wait no more, it’s all over...” Like, she’s ruining his relationship to his face, she doesn’t even bother to hide it! But let’s be real; Sotiris enjoys seeing Stella trying to ruin his relationship.

Anneta and Sotiris go to a private detective. He advices them to search for Stella’s ID card. Sotiris sneaks into her room but Stella follows soon after and Sotiris hides under her bed. Stella jumps into her bed in a good mood and unknowingly nearly breaks Sotiris’ neck. Sotiris is pissed but of course can’t reveal to the rest of the family how he got injured. When they go to the detective’s office again, the detective tells them what he has found out about her so far, including that: she was a school flagbearer because of her height, she quit many jobs because she was getting sexually harrassed by her bosses, she was dating a famous Greek singer, she was popular among rich Greek expats in Australia, she was working as a model there and had an offer to be in the cover of Australian Vogue. Sotiris breaks at this point and bursts out laughing. However, he scolds Anneta when she makes her vitriolic remarks. “Come on, Anneta, enough!”. The interesting thing here is that we have again the trope of projected exposition; when Anneta says her head is buzzing because she was told Vicky dated a handsome celebrity, we actually get a shot of Sotiris experiencing exactly this. 

When they conclude it can’t be the same person and the detective is offended, Anneta says “Sotiris, let’s go, I am getting a headache!” and we see Sotiris looking like he’s getting a headache. So it is definitely a thing in this show - Sotiris’ feelings are projected through others because he almost never expresses them on his own.

Back in the house, Panagiotis reveals to Stella that someone from the family is in love with her. He means himself but Stella thinks it’s a confirmation of her suspicion that Sotiris loves her. 

(End of part 1)

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