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blueskittlesart · 5 months
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whomst-the-hell · 1 year
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“Tammy Thompson,” says Robin, voice choked.
“But Tammy Thompson is a girl?” says Steve, feeling the full effect of Russian drugs and not seeing what Tammy Thompson has to do with him being rejected right now.
“Steve.”
“Oh.”
So maybe he does see what Tammy Thompson has to do with him getting rejected right now.
Ok.
“Did you OD over there?” fear is audible in Robin’s voice.
He steels himself.
“You know… I was never looking back. At Tammy, I mean.”
“That doesn’t really- Thanks, I guess,” Robin sighs.
“No, I- hm. I wasn’t looking at Tammy because… because Eddie Munson sat in front of me in Ms Click’s class.“
“Steve?” Robin looks confused, but there is a hesitant kind of hope blooming on her face.
“And he always wore those rings, you know? And they’d, like, shine in the light. And he had all those fucking chains so even when he managed to shut the fuck up, he was never quiet and- and- fuck. “
“Steve.” Robin’s eyes are wide, understanding dawning on her face.
They sit, facing one another across a bathroom stall, smelling of blood, sweat and vomit. They aren’t alone anymore.
They never will be again.
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𝜗𝜚 𝐈 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐄
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𝜗𝜚… next chapter
𝜗𝜚… summary , ( f!verstappen!y/n x lando norris ) y/n is the younger sister of world champion max verstappen and an author known for her young adult romance novels despite never being in a relationship herself. lando norris is a formula one driver and is secretly an old friend and a fan of her books since 2020.
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𝜗𝜚… triggers , none I don't think
𝜗𝜚… authors note , listened to so highschool this is the product of that
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gurugirl · 4 months
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Can We Start Over?
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Series Summary: From the first day you and Harry meet, your relationship is beyond complicated. A one night stand leads to hurt feelings and then a job opportunity that you simply can't pass up is offered. But can you handle working for a man like him?
A/N: This will be a 5 part series, commissioned by @justfattiethings (thank you so much my dear!!). This is an enemies to lovers story with a twist. Reader is plus sized 🖤 I'll update chapter summaries as we get further into the series (I don't want to give too much away!).
Warnings: 18+ only, smut, angst, cheating mentions
Part 1: The Winter Ball (10k words)
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You meet Harry at your boss's retirement party and your night ends with a bang.
Part 2: The Job Offer (9k words)
You can't stop thinking about what happened the night you met Harry and how much you hate him. But then you get some really good news about a new job. Except there's a catch.
Part 3: The Mistake (9.5k words)
Things are a little hot and cold with Harry but then when you learn the truth about what happened that first night it feels like everything changes. But maybe it's a mistake to allow yourself to feel anything more for him.
Part 4: The Exit Strategy (9K words)
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It's hard for Harry to overcome not feeling a bit hurt after you left him the way you did but there are bigger issues you need to tackle, like the fact that Harry's doing something shady as well as figuring out how you feel about him.
Part 5: The Coincidence (12.7k words)
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Things have changed for you and Harry but when you see him at a meeting, you are taken by surprise. It feels like destiny. Maybe this time things will work out for you two.
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moonlightplaylist · 23 days
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MARK GRAYSON CRUSH & DATING HEADCANONS
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CRUSH
when he first saw you in the hallway at school, you caught his eye
he was just talking to William and when you passed by him, all his attention on William shifted to you
he couldn’t help it, you were just so mesmerizing
he didn’t fall in love with you immediately since he didn’t really knew what you were like yet
when he did get the chance to though, thats when he was head over heels for you
the more he spends time with you, the more he realizes how his heart beats faster whenever you’re around
whenever you talk to him, he often stutters and mixes up his words
it’s embarrassing for him, but its cute
whenever you tease him, his face just turns red and he tries to tease you back
Mark would mention you a lot to his parents
the first time you came over to help him study, his mom, Debbie asked “Mark, isn’t this the person you often talk about at dinner?”
Mark just stood there, red as a tomato and immediately denied
DATING
eventually he asked you out and you said yes
ever since he got his powers and became Invincible, he would often come late to dates
he would always come up to you, panting while his hand was holding flowers for you or a small gift
he would remember little things about you and try his best to make sure the gift he gives you is something you would like
you heard him apologize a dozen times already about how late he was
of course, you had no idea at the time about his powers and everything so you just assumed he’s being rude on purpose
this led to many fights
you both were able to work it out each time though by communication
when Mark finally told you he’s Invincible after another argument about him being late, you stood there thinking he’s probably making another excuse
“You don’t believe me? Fine.”
Mark then proceeds to float up in the air, his feet were off the ground
that’s when it hit you and made you realize why he was late all of the time
he wasn’t lying, he IS Invincible
ever since that day, your relationship with Mark was stronger than ever
you often had to make excuses for him, but you didn’t really mind (it can get annoying after multiple times)
he would often call you petnames — babe, baby
he would definitely love to cuddle with you and sleep beside you
Mark loves to admire you and think about how lucky he is to have you
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mems-sama · 9 months
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Emotions in Writing
The following examples have been taken from the book The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide To Character Expression by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi - make sure to get the book!
ANGER
DEFINITION: strong displeasure or wrath, usually aroused by a perceived wrong
PHYSICAL SIGNALS:
Flaring nostrils
Sweating
Holding elbows wide from the body, chest thrust out
Sweeping arm gestures
Handling objects or people roughly
A high chinNoisy breathing
Legs that are planted wide
Baring one’s teeth
Repetitive, sharp gestures (shaking a fist, etc.)
Cutting people off when they speak
Jerky head movements
Protruding eyes Flexing the fingers or arm muscles
Cracking knuckles
Glaring
A reddening of the face
INTERNAL SENSATIONS:
Grinding one’s teeth Muscles quivering
Pulse speeding, heartbeat pounding
Body tensing
MENTAL RESPONSES:
Irritability
Poor listening skills
Jumping to conclusions
Irrational reactions to inconsequential things
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dorizard-art · 1 year
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This one physically hurt to draw but we can’t have 2012 posting with fandomstuck
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[Image ID: Image 1 shows the personifications of the Homestuck, Super-who-lock and Warrior Cats fandoms in the Homestuck art style. They are seated in a room with a ball pit in the background, and a sign that reads “2012 cringe fandom support group”. Dialogue follows. Homestuck: Where’s Onecler? Super-who-lock: Probably still upset about the sexy-man poll. Warrior Cats: tch, those twittypets don’t know anything! End dialogue. Image 2 shows a personification of tumblr kicking open the door, drawn like the Phineas and Ferb meme and yelling: “GUYS HOLY FUCK”. Image 3 shows tumblr pointing dramatically towards the camera, dialogue follows: The twitter users are coming so we have to make this place as inhospitable as possible. So grab your Tardises and your quadrants and your plinko horses, we’re firing shots to keep the rent down. Image 4 shows a close-up of the Warrior Cats fandom looking in awe. Dialogue follows: Warrior Cats: Oh can we call ourselves tumblr-clan? Tumblr: That’s... the best idea I’ve heard all goddamn day. Maximum cringe, tumblrinas! end ID]
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glittervame · 4 months
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I want to make this perfect for you
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As the last rays of sunlight disappeared behind the horizon, leaving the sky a deep shade of indigo, Y/n felt a shiver run down her spine. She looked up at the stars twinkling overhead, a sense of wonder and anticipation welling up inside her. It was their first time here, at this special place that had always held a special meaning for them. The soft rustling of the leaves in the gentle breeze created a soothing melody that seemed to echo their hearts.
She turned to face him, her heart hammering against her chest as he knelt down before her. His hands were trembling slightly, and there was an expression on his face that she had never seen before - a mix of nervousness, excitement, and tenderness. "Are you sure?" he asked softly, his voice barely above a whisper.
She nodded, feeling her cheeks flush with a mix of embarrassment and anticipation. "I'm sure," she managed to whisper, her voice barely audible over the rustling leaves. He smiled reassuringly, his hands trembling slightly as he reached for the hem of her shirt. Slowly, carefully, he pulled it over her head, revealing her naked back to the night air. The cool breeze sent shivers down her spine, making her feel even more vulnerable and exposed.
But as he leaned in close, his warm breath fanning across her skin, she felt a strange sense of safety and security wash over her. He traced a line down her shoulder, following the curve of her arm, before cupping her breast in his hand. She let out a small gasp, her nipple hardening under his touch. He looked up at her, his eyes burning with desire, and she could see the need in them. The need to make her feel good, the need to make her happy.
With careful, tender fingers, he placed a hand on her back laying her down gently. She bit her lip, feeling a mixture of fear and excitement course through her veins.
His warm hands slipped between her legs, and she gasped, arching her back into the touch. He chuckled softly, a low rumble that vibrated against her skin. "I've dreamt of this moment for so long," he murmured, his lips brushing against her ear. "I want to make it perfect for you."
He began to slowly explore her, His fingers trembled slightly as he reached out, tracing the outline of her entrance before finally dipping inside, feeling the warmth and wetness of her arousal envelop his fingertips. She whimpered, her hips bucking instinctively towards his touch. Her breath hitched, her eyes fluttering closed as she relished in the sensation of being touched in this intimate way.
Her moans filled the air, mingling with the sounds of the nature around them, and Luke found himself completely lost in the feeling of having her beneath him, surrendering to his touch. His fingers moved in and out of her, finding a rhythm that seemed to match the beat of their hearts. The sensation was unlike anything he had ever experienced before, and as he looked down at the expression of pure bliss on Y/n's face, he knew that this was something he would never forget.
Every touch, every caress was met with a desperate whimper, her body arching into his touch, begging for more. Luke couldn't help but marvel at the feel of her, the sounds she made, the way she responded to his touch. It was as if she were made for him, and he for her. He slowed down, savoring the moment, enjoying the sensation of being so close to her.
He could feel her inner walls start to tighten around his fingers, and with one final thrust, he pushed in as deep as he could, feeling and seeing the ripple of her orgasm wash over her. Her body tensed, her back arching off the ground, her cries of ecstasy filling the air.
As the aftershocks of her climax began to subside, he looked down at her, marveling at the way she glowed in the fading light, her skin flushed. He brushed a stray lock of hair away from her face, tracing the outline of her jaw with his fingertip.
"Are you okay?" he asked softly, his voice barely a whisper. Y/n nodded, still catching her breath, her eyes shining with a mixture of pleasure and disbelief. Luke smiled down at her, his thumb tracing circles on her chest. "We're just getting started," He murmurs as he kisses along her collar bone.
Luke leaned over, his lips inches from her ear, his warm breath sending a shiver down her spine. "Are you sure you want to do this?" he whispered, his fingers gently tracing the outline of her breast. She nodded, her heart racing, and he smiled, his eyes meeting hers. With a gentle tug, he pulled her closer, their bodies pressed tightly together. His hand moved to the button of her jeans, and with a deft flick, he undid it, letting the denim fall to the floor.
His fingers found their way back between her legs, teasing at her entrance, spreading her wetness. She arched her back, her hips moving instinctively towards his touch. With steady hands, he positioned himself at her entrance, and she felt the head of his shaft press against her. He looked down at her, his eyes filled with love and tenderness. "I love you," he whispered, and then with a gentle push, he slipped inside her.
She cried out, feeling him stretch her in a way she never imagined possible. It hurt at first, but then it felt so good, so right. He began to move inside her, slowly at first, letting her adjust to the feeling of him filling her. His eyes never left hers, and he held her hand, intertwining their fingers.
The sensation was overwhelming, her body responding to every stroke, every touch. She felt herself growing closer, the pleasure building inside her. Her back arches pushing him further into her, urging him on, desperate for more.
As he thrust deeper, she arched her back, meeting his movements with a fervor that surprised even her. The pain gave way to pleasure, and she felt herself growing closer and closer to another orgasm she hadn't even realized she was capable of. He picked up the pace, his breath coming in ragged gasps, his eyes darkening with desire.
With a cry that was part pain and part ecstasy, she felt herself peak, her body shuddering around him as her release washed over her.
"Y/n," he groaned, his voice thick with need "I'm close…" Luke felt her tighten around him, and with a groan, he followed her over the edge, his body shuddering as he released himself into her. The sensation was overwhelming, the connection between them so intense that it left him breathless. She felt the warmth of his seed spill inside her, and as he collapsed on top of her, she wrapped her arms around him, holding him tight.
They lay there for a while, catching their breath, their bodies still joined. The stars twinkled above them, the rustling leaves creating a soothing lullaby. It was perfect, just as she always imagined it would be.
"Are you okay?" he asked, his voice raspy. She nodded, her fingers tracing gentle circles on his back. He turns his head to kiss along her shoulder. Luke rolled to the side, taking her with him. They were face-to-face, their bodies still connected. She felt his warmth against her, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment wash over her. He brushed a strand of hair away from her face, his thumb tracing her bottom lip. "You're beautiful," he murmured. "I've always thought so."
She smiled up at him, her heart still racing. "Thank you," she whispered. "That means a lot." They lay there in silence for a moment, just enjoying the closeness, the intimacy. Luke's hand drifted down her stomach, over her hip, and back up again, as if he were memorizing the feel of her skin beneath his fingertips.
That was the last thing she felt as her eyes fluttered shut, finally falling into a blissful sleep.
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mokeonn · 6 days
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me and kirby getting peeps on sale at winn-dixie :)
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shriggy-the-rat-king · 5 months
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Thor and Loki reunion to heal my soul
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lemonlinelights · 10 months
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Intervention
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Summary: The turtles are worried about Casey Jr's recent behavior.
A short fic based off of somerandomdudelmao’s Cass Apocalyptic series 
   Casey Jr!” Mikey yelled. It was a type of shout heard on long car rides when a cow was spotted. Casey froze, his hand hovering over the door knob. 
   “Hi?” Casey asked. He turned around to face Mikey. Then he immediately regretted doing so. It wasn’t only Mikey that was there. Donnie and Leo had appeared quietly, flanking either side of Casey. It reminded him of that dinosaur movie they watched together to have him “better understand pop-culture”. 
   “Well um,” Casey turned around “I’ve gotta go-” he tried to make a break for it only to be met with the wall that is Raphael Hamato. Casey was surrounded. 
   “What, what is this, an intervention?” Casey joked. He was the only one who laughed.
   “Precisely.” Donnie said. Casey’s eyes widened. 
   “We’re worried about you.” Raph said, hand on Casey’s shoulder. Reassuring, but also stopping Casey from bolting. 
    “Me?” Casey asked. 
    “Yes, you!” Leo exclaimed. “Who else would we be talking about?” He waved his arms around. 
   “…not me?” Raph’s brow furrowed. 
   “You haven’t been home at all.” Mikey said, officially opening the floodgates. 
   “We haven’t seen you eat.” 
   “You won’t talk to us.”
   “Have you been sleeping at all?” 
   “You’re skittish.” 
    “And I know you’ve been stealing from my lab!” Donnie shouted. 
   “Also, you’ve been lying.” Leo finished. Casey rocked back and forth. 
   “Psh, me, lying?” Casey waved his hand as if to dismiss the idea. 
   “Does saying you have an uncle of all things ring any bells, Casey?” Leo asked, hands on his hips. Casey felt his heart sink. 
   “What Leo means to say is, we can help Casey, whatever it is that’s bothering you, us, April, Splinter, and…even Draxum.” Raphael explained, he squeezed Casey’s shoulder. Donnie rolled his eyes, but he didn’t scoff. 
   “Yeah!” Mikey exclaimed. “I can use my pizazz!” He said while finger gunning at Casey. 
   Casey couldn’t do this. What felt like an eternity to Casey looked like a blur to the others. He yanked himself out from under Raph’s hand, dodging Mikey trying to grab him. 
   “No!” Casey shouted. “No, you can’t help!” 
   “Yes we can!” Leo shouted back and God the way he tilted forward, arms opened wide, a determined look on his face. Casey choked back tears. 
   “You can’t bring them back!” 
    Everyone stilled. 
   “You look just like them.” Casey whispered. But that also wasn’t the full truth.
    Sure Leo did what Uncle Tello called the mom stance but he didn’t do it with the same caring grin. Smile lines and crows’ feet missing from his face. Donnie rolled his eyes but it wasn’t the same playfulness. Mikey did finger guns but there wasn’t the same spark, literally and figuratively. And this Raph couldn’t hold him the same, they weren’t there yet. He wasn’t there yet with any of them, where an embracing hug was the default. They were so much alike but they were not the same turtles he knew. They were not his senseis. 
   All he wanted right now was a genuine Hamato hug. His Hamatos’ hugs. And Uncle Tello could do that. Uncle Tello was here. Uncle Tello was working towards a day where all of them could hug Casey again. Casey could do that. Casey could be here with them, his senseis. 
   “I can fix it.” Casey said. His hope poured out like a squashed oozesquito. Sad and beaten but still going. 
    “Huh?” Mikey said. 
    “Just you wait!” Casey exclaimed, running out of the lair, heels on fire. 
   “Casey, wait!” Leo started to go after him. One of Donnie’s mechanical limbs reached out and grabbed him. 
   “What would you even do?” Donnie asked. Leo didn’t know. He didn’t know. None of them know. 
   But Casey? Casey knew. Casey knew exactly what he was going to do. For once in his life he knew exactly what he wanted and he knew exactly how to get it. 
   Casey Hamato knows.
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transacewithapan · 3 months
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When someone recognizes your old and cringey writing:
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P A N I K
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thetremorssaga · 9 months
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apomaro-mellow · 9 months
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Part B
I just wanted a bit of Eddie losing control while protecting Steve and their unborn child and this word vomit came out.
“He’s making FOOLS of us Juliana!” 
Alric Harrington ripped up the invitation that had been sent. His wife sat in a corner, rubbing her round belly worriedly. 
“He gets himself kidnapped, then fornicates with this beast, IS CARRYING HIS SEED, and now...” He breathed in deep. After his outburst his next words were deceivingly quiet. “Now he is planning to parade under the legitimacy of marriage.”
“You don’t really think that he could be...that he could be carrying, do you?”, Juliana’s eyes were glistening. “It’s not possible. It’s-”
“Blasphemy. He has been a stain on the royal family for too long. And I have neglected my duties as a father.”
“My love-”
“I will do what needs to be done! For the sake of our name. So our next child can come into a pure world.”
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The castle had been buzzing with activity. The kind that Steve would love to oversee. If only his groom-to-be could find it in him to let him go. 
“I would like to get out of bed sometime today”, Steve said.
Eddie growled against his ear, hands pressed protectively around his torso. Most of their mornings for the past month had been like this. Ever since they realized their coupling had taken and Steve was pregnant. With him only being a few weeks along, there wasn’t an official announcement but everyone in the castle knew which meant the rumor was probably flying outside the walls of their home as well.
The day they confirmed it, Eddie immediately went to the balcony and shouted it to the heavens for all to hear. He had been ecstatic, elated. And then horny. And then fiercely protective.
Usually, they were slow to get out of bed for more romantic reasons. Now, Steve couldn’t get Eddie to let him go until his baser instincts were satisfied and knew he and his child wouldn’t meet their end the moment they left the bedroom.
When he was finally able to leave, he was able to look on the wedding preparations. Steve couldn’t help but think about how he had started in this place. Stolen from his kingdom and sulking in a cold dungeon. Now he was a king in all but name.
Preparations went on and just a few weeks into them, Steve received a message from his parents. It was an official announcement. The birth of the new crown prince, Tristan Harrington. When Steve read through it, his hands shook. Eddie held them to ground him.
“They don’t deserve you, love. You don’t need to involve yourself with them anymore.”
“Eddie, it’s not about me.” He put a hand to his belly, thinking of their own future child. “They’re going to ruin him. That’s my brother, I can’t ignore that.”
Eddie kissed his knuckles. “What do you want to do?”
Steve separated the announcement from another letter. “This came with it. My father wants to meet with you.”
Eddie growled. The last time that man called on Steve, his carriage just happened to be accosted by bandits. Eddie still wasn’t convinced that wasn’t somehow his father’s doing.
“I think he wants to negotiate. Maybe, in his own self delusion, he’s seeing this as a political marriage. Which means opportunity for him.”
“He doesn’t get to use you like a pawn after he threw you away”, Eddie said, wishing he’d used softer words when he saw how Steve flinched. “I don’t have to meet with him. I am a king, he does not order me.”
“Eddie...if we play our cards right maybe...”, Steve sighed. What he was hoping for seemed so lofty but he just had to believe it. “Maybe they’ll let me be in my brother’s life.”
Steve knew what would probably happen if they didn’t try. His name would be wiped from the royal record, his brother would be left completely in the dark about him and grow up under the same oppressive hand as he did. Or things could be worse to keep him from going down the same road as Steve.
Any anger Eddie had dissipated when he looked into his love’s eyes. He’d do anything for this man. Eddie leaned over, putting their heads together. 
“I’ll talk to him. But you owe me~”, he grinned, starting to kiss at the side of Steve’s face.
“Oh? Pledging myself eternally to you and bearing your heirs isn’t enough”, Steve teased.
“Heirssssss?”
“It appears I’ve bedded a snake.”
“Steve, my light, are you...?”
“I’m barely showing. But Jeff is predicting twins.”
And then Eddie purred and Steve knew he’d lost him. He kept going anyway.
“Robin is saying it’s gonna be a whole litter but I know she’s just teasing like she does-”
Eddie pushed him to the bed and all conversation stopped right there.
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Unusual for a royal procession, they kept their party small. Eddie didn’t trust the people they were going to. He kept their most loyal back at the castle. Both to keep up with the wedding preparations and to make sure nothing happened while they were gone. Robin had protested but she was the only one Steve trusted with his vision for his wedding day and he needed someone who wouldn’t rile Eddie up the whole time. He loved Robin, but she could be an instigator, which was why they brought Jeff. 
When the castle gates were in sight, Steve held Eddie’s hand and looked to him.
“Now when we get there, you have to promise me-”
“Anything, sweetness.”
“No theatrics.”
“Hm, almost anything.”
“Eddie.”
“Steve, I can’t not make an entrance, I have a reputation to uphold.”
“They’ll be less flexible if they see you as the literal incarnation of darkness. Just try and tone it down a little?”
Toning it down ended up meaning sending a very large horde of crows ahead of them to perch on the walls and rooftops of the castle. When Steve exited the carriage, he gave Eddie a very controlled look before seeing his parents awaiting them. It was the first time he’d seen them in months. Steve had hoped Tristan would be there, cradled in his mother’s arms so that he could meet him right away. But he wasn’t. If Steve had to guess, he was away in the nursery.
“The kingdom welcomes you”, Alric said, with a very obvious undercurrent of ‘but I do not’. His father didn’t even spare him a glance. “I’m sure you must be tired after your long journey-”
“I’d actually like to get right to business”, Eddie interrupted. “But I would like Steve to rest. Wouldn’t want to put any stress on your grandchild.”
Somehow they managed to keep from grimacing, but neither of his parents’ expressions could be called pleasant. Eddie was taken to discuss things with his father, while Steve followed behind his mother. Eddie had ordered Jeff not to leave Steve’s side, so he came along as well.
Walking down the halls that had housed him until recently, Steve felt very much like a child again, under his parents’ thumb. It didn’t matter that he had grown and changed and was even about to be a father himself. One stern look from his mother and all he wanted was to please her.
They came to one of the sitting rooms. Steve remembered spending plenty of nights here when he was very young and still loved in the king and queen’s eyes. Jeff stood at attention at the door while they were served tea.
“Congratulations on bringing my brother into the world.”
“It was an easy birth”, his mother said tersely.
Steve bit his lip. He knew the situation and the events leading up to it were unorthodox, but typically mothers were happy when their children were having children of their own. Couldn’t she look at him and smile a little? Offer up some motherly wisdom? Anything?
“Do you have any advice? For when it happens?”, he asked, putting a hand to his belly.
Her eyes narrowed at the movement but she was saved from answering when a nursemaid came in, holding who could only be his brother.
“We need to talk”, his mother said.
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“You’ve written quite the essay here”, Eddie said, fingers brushing against the parchment Alric had presented. They sat across from each other. There were royal guards standing sentry all around, which was normal. But Eddie clocked how tense they were. “How about you just give me the broad strokes.”
“Your reputation for eschewing formality precedes you”, Alric glared.
“I find that people use decorum as armor. It means they’re trying to hide something unsightly. Just say to my face that you want to use your own son as a bargaining chip.”
“Are you not a king?”, Alric challenged. “You know as well as I do that we do not live for ourselves, but for our people. We are all bargaining chips from the day we’re born. Steven is no different. Neither are you.”
“And I suppose your newborn is just as expendable?” In fact, Eddie was willing to bet the queen was using the infant to get Steve to fall in line.
“He is the future of this kingdom. And I won’t let anything get in the way of it.”
Eddie laughed. “It’s funny. Had you done this months ago, we could have been over and done.” Having a sit down with this man had been all Eddie wanted. Kidnapping Steve to coerce him had been a last resort and not even that had worked.
“I’d say things ended up in your favor. You got a plaything in the form a crown prince.”
“Your son is more than a plaything. He’s more than a pawn! If you don’t have the decency to respect him now, when he’s the only thing holding me back, then we have nothing to discuss.” Eddie stood and more guards mobilized around them.
Alric crossed his arms. “That boy hasn’t done a damn thing to earn my respect. And neither have you. I could have declared war on you long ago. I didn’t. But playtime is over.”
Three guards tried to tackle Eddie but only managed to get him down for a second before he was shoving them off. But one had gotten a noose around his neck and tightened it. Others began to tie down his limbs.
“Get him to the dungeons for now. We’ll have a public execution in the morning. Juliana should be done with Steven by now.”
Eddie’s struggling paused and all he saw was red.
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Steve and his mother stood over a crib that had been brought to the room. There, Tristan laid, napping peacefully. 
“Can I hold him?”, Steve asked.
“Steven...this baby will be king one day”, his mother said in response.
“....I’m aware”, Steve said, a little confused.
“I intend to do right with this one. I don’t know where exactly I went wrong with you, but I did.” Her eyes began to wet as if she were truly heartbroken by what her firstborn had become.
“Mother, I-”, he stopped when she held up a hand. It upset him that the move still worked on him.
“I am not your mother anymore. I just can’t be. If any child of mine cavorted with a beast like that I would...” She shook her head and swallowed.
Steve’s own grief was starting to be tempered with anger. “You would what? Say it.”
Juliana moved away from the crib, turning her back to him as she took a deep breath. “I would take my own life, as penance. And if I thought, for just one second that you would turn out this way...”
Steve waited for her to finish. When she didn’t he walked briskly to her side. “You would what? Send me away? Disown me? You’ve already done that.”
“I would have slit your throat”, she glared.
She rendered him speechless. Out of the corner of his eye he could see Jeff tensing.
“Better to start over than allow a stain to spread. Steven, know that I say this with love. As my final act as your mother, to save your soul.”
“What are you talking about?!”
Steve got distracted when one of the royal guards attacked Jeff. Juliana got the jump on him and tied a cloth around his neck, pushing him down onto one of the many couches in the room. As his air was cut off, he thought about how easy he normally escaped something like this. But just because this woman had held the title ‘mother’ over his head, he hesitated.
Had he really been that spectacular of a failure? Was he so wrong for wanting to do right by them? If he just let her kill him, would that fix everything? Would they finally be happy?
Then the skies outside got dark. A screech rumbled through the castle as all warmth seeped out and was replaced by a chill. Steve pushed his mother off and while he was gasping for breath, Jeff came from behind and cracked a serving tray against her head. She fell limp onto the floor.
The air around them crackled and the shadows in the room got bigger. Something was clawing up the walls and Steve ran to the window right before Eddie burst through it. He was a mass of pitch black. Like he couldn’t decide what form to take. The only discernable parts of him were wild eyes, claws, and a maw of sharp teeth which had Alric’s body, slack and covered in blood.
Eddie dropped him at Steve’s feet, presenting. He gave a low groan, the only sign he was still alive. Steve heard his brother crying but had to tend to Eddie first.
“Jeff the, the baby”, he said.
Jeff went right over to soothe the infant while Steve reached for the darkness that was his love. Steve let it surround him, whispering things soft and sweet so that his king knew that he and their child were safe; that he’d done his duty and protected them.
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Calling the royal council with such short notice was rare. But today was just the day for that sort of thing. They waited in the throne room to know the reason they had been summoned when two figures entered.
Eddie held Steve’s hand as they walked to the two thrones, meant for the king and queen. Eddie led his lover to the throne that was always meant to be his, and sat him in the king’s place. He bowed his head and kissed his hand, then sat next to him.
The council was stunned to silence.
“Alric and Juliana have committed a terrible crime against us, and are awaiting their punishment in the dungeons”, Steve announced. 
That got the men out of their shocked stupor and talking. Eddie wanted to rip out all their throats, but he let Steve control the conversation. Steve held a hand, prompting them to silence. It was as Eddie said, they were relying on decorum and rules to make sense of the madness before them. It honestly was the only thing keep Eddie from painting the walls with their blood.
“They attempted to assassinate King Edward and made an attempt on my life as well. For that, they have been stripped of their titles and any claims to the land.”
“Don’t tell me you propose to take their place”, one of the councilmen chortled. “You have no rights to the throne!”
Eddie growled and Steve rubbed his knuckles to soothe him.
“Fortunately, that won’t be necessary, as the kingdom does have an heir. I have no intention of stealing my brother’s birthright. But he is just a child.”
“Then the law dictates we should induct a regent until he is of age”, another said. “So if you will leave us to that-”
“The law dictates that we are well within our rights to march our armies and take you for all you have”, Steve said. “Do not mistake the grace I give for fragility. I know you all had a hand in that assassination attempt. I only keep you alive because appointing an entirely new council is not worth the hassle. That being said, you will see a decrease in your reach as the merge happens.”
“The merge?”
Eddie grinned, then looked to Steve like an angel of justice.
“Appointing a regent will only encourage infighting and problems down the road. Tristan will be king one day, if he so chooses. And will receive all the education he needs to do so under my wing. Until that day, these lands, which will one day be his, shall fall under King Edward’s rule.”
They were stunned into silence again and Eddie just couldn’t help himself. He was smiling so hard he thought his face might split.
“Welcome to hell bitches!”
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toribookworm22 · 4 months
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Does anyone else go feral over almost obsessively devoted platonic relationships?
No? Just me?
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moonlightplaylist · 21 days
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ᡣ𐭩 A DATE WITH MARK GRAYSON ᡣ𐭩
contains a small spoiler from season two of Invincible
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you and Mark have been in a relationship for many months already
you two went through a lot together, especially since how he’s literally a superhero
despite that though, you both were able to overcome the challenges and became stronger than before
later that day, he asks you to get some coffee together. his treat
you immediately said yes since you haven’t see him in a while, he just came back from space and all you want to do is just know what happened out there
when you arrived at the place, he was sitting there at a table
when he noticed you coming in, he immediately turned his back and started waving at you with a small smile on his face
he seemed okay, thank gosh
you went over to him and sat down across from him, he seemed relieved to finally see you
“Mark! I’m glad you got back safely. I missed you.”
“I missed you too, not being able to text you in space made me just want to fly to Earth to see you.” He said and chuckled a bit.
Mark always had a soft spot for you
whenever you tell him you think that you two aren’t spending enough time together, he always tries to cancel his mission so he can stay with you unless it was something he actually needs to do
he told you everything that happened — omni man, new half-brother, sequids everywhere, etc
listening to it just made you realize how much Mark has been through
“I really need a break from space and everything that happened, right now I just want to spend time with you.” He said and then placed his hand on top of yours.
you could feel your heart flutter a bit
even though he’s busy a lot, he always tries his best to spend quality time with you
isn’t that so sweet? trying to make time for you despite having a busy schedule
“Yeah, just know that I’m here for you okay?” You responded, trying to comfort him. A smile forms on his face and he looks into your eyes.
“Thank you. I really needed to hear that. I love you, so much.”
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