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shyyubin · 5 months

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Our Little Secret˗ˏˋ꒰ ♣️꒱

<CEO!jaehyun x assistant!fem!yn>

synopsis: yn finally gets a job but her ceo just so happens to be the same guy who made the porn video she was masturbating to a couple days ago!

part 01

A/N: a lot more of you than I expected wanted a part two so I delivered. Excuse the long wait but…I guess it’s sort of a Christmas gift! Merry Christmas 🎄!

office romance // CEO x assistant // sort of slow-burn // smut // degrading // consent asking // secret dating // public sex // in the bathroom // drunk sex // sneaky

Eyes fluttering open, yn’s met with the sleeping face of her CEO. In the blink of an eye, she’s reminded of everything that happened last night.

I must’ve been stupid! Was I drugged?? Just how the hell did I do that???

Without a second of hesitation, she quickly turns around to leave her bed but her wrist is quickly stopped. “Will you really leave me like that?” he asks with a low and husky voice. He groans a couple times, stretching his body.

“I will. Let’s not mention this anymore.” yn twists her wrist to break free but it’s useless. His grip is too firm. “Let me go!”

“You agreed to this, remember? You wanted this..” his voice was sly, she caught onto his manipulation in a second.

“Jaehyun-ssi. I’m your assistant. Let’s keep our relationship professional. I don’t know what went through me yesterday.” with more wiggling, she set her hand free and got up, pulling the blanket around her body—leaving his hot skin feel the cold air of their room. Jaehyun scoffs, getting up to clothe himself.

As yn was sunken in her daydreams, her phone beeps loudly. “Come in my office” from none other than Jaehyun. She sighs, wanting nothing more than to avoid him. So much for getting a good job.

She knocks diligently on his door before sliding through. Yn bows lightly, giving him a professional smile. “How may I help you?”

Jaehyun squints his eyes in disgust at her sudden proffesionalism. “What’s with you…Anyways, settle a team dinner this evening. You may choose the location, just don’t choose anything cheap.”

“Understood. I’ll do that…Do you have any preferences? …Something specific you’d like to eat?” her eyes grow curious as she pulls out a small notebook to write it down.

“You.” he replies boldly, staring right in her now flustered eyes. His smirk grows as he carefully licks his lips.

“Uhm..Well…I’ll just choose on my own then..” she blabbers, excusing herself out of his office.

“Wait.”

Her head turns around, a bit worried at what else he might say. “What is it?”

“What we did last night…it wasn’t something wrong. Don’t be ashamed of it.” his tone was reassuring but he wasn’t making eye contact with her.

She bows, avoiding his words and exiting his room.

Yn’s eyes flutter closed when her alarm suddenly jolts her awake. It was her 7pm alarm for their team dinner. She wipes her eyes and tries to straighten her suit back on her. Without hesitating, she walks up to Jaehyun’s office, gently knocking on it. “Jaehyun-ssi..?” Opening the door she finds him working diligently on some paperwork. Looking up above his glasses frames, his eyebrows raise lightly, asking her to continue. “Uhm…It’s 7pm. We should head to the dinner table.” Jaehyun nods, setting his pen down and taking his glasses off, letting his hair flow past his dark eyes. “Alright then. Let’s get going. I’ll drive us there.”

Getting in his car, yn carefully takes out her makeup pouch, opening the car mirror and starting to retouch her look and even adding a couple special details. Like a touch of glitter on her eyelids, a brighter highlighter in the corner of her eyes, a darker blush and a nice dark red lipstick, enhancing her feminine appearance. Although the car was moving all throughout her get-ready-with-me scene, her makeup was flawless and it looked as if she did this before.

As she places everything back, Jaehyun’s look turned to her during a stop. “Did you really have to get this dolled up just for a team dinner? When did you even change outfits..” he asks, almost scoffing. Yn would like to think it’s jealousy, but her mind refused to do that.

“I like dolling myself up everywhere. And I quickly ran home to grab this outfit. It’s pretty, right?” she gives him a smile before putting her pouch away, smacking her lips and analysing her work in the car mirror. Jaehyun was so mesmerised by her…dressed in all white. Her tight short tweed skirt matching with her cropped tweed coat which revealed her collarbone and waist. As Jaehyun admired her curves and beauty the cars started honking angrily behind him. He clears his throat, “We’re almost there so you better finish up.”

And as the car slows down, he steps out, hurrying to yn’s door to open it. This made her stop a little. Why is he doing this? Shouldn’t I be the one assisting him? But still, she bowed lightly, avoiding eye contact and rushed inside the bar.

“Just where did you take us?” Jaehyun asks, stepping in close behind yn, looking all over the place for a table with their teammates.

“There!” Yn points to a table far in a corner of the well decorated and expensive-looking restaurant and then waves happily. Jaehyun eyes her from top to bottom, letting out a faint smile at her childish behaviour.

“Yaaah!! You two are finally here!!….sir!” Jisung, one of her coworkers, exclaims while waving.

“Hello, hello. Did you guys order food yet?” she asks, taking off her coat

“Of course!” Jungwoo replies excitedly. Yn giggles at his behaviour.

Watching everyone get along sort of made Jaehyun feel left out. It reminded him how little he actually knew about his employees. He sits down and tries to awkwardly ease himself into the vibe of the dinner. Jaehyun didn’t want to make it overly difficult as he’s their boss but it did feel like the atmosphere was getting heavy.

As he sat down, the whole table got silent and bowed lightly. “Good evening, sir.” Jungwoo said to break the silence. He pats his palm on the chair next to him for yn to sit on. Before she could react, Jaehyun pulls her arm and forces her down on the seat next to him. It startles her but she tries to stay calm and laugh it off.

“How about we start with some soju?” yn suggests, picking up a bottle of soju and opening it. She pours a shot to everyone sitting at the table before sitting back down and holding her cup up. “Cheers! And thank you to our boss for taking us out for dinner tonight~!” she says cheerfully making everyone happily saying “cheers!” while clinking their glasses together.

“Thank you, boss!” they each say, making Jaehyun awfully flattered. “My pleasure, my pleasure…” he’d say before quickly downing the shot to ease the awkwardness.

Shot after shot, Jaehyun was getting tipsier and tipsier. Sure he handled his alcohol but 4 bottles was definitely overfilling. Everyone was getting worried but secretly they enjoyed it since they could unwind and quit being so strict because of Jaehyun’s presence.

“Jeong-ssi..wake up…we should go home.” yn asks, shaking him lightly but he was fast asleep. “Jeong-ssi?” she tries to shake him harder, making him groan and reposition himself, accidentally knocking down a glass of red wine on yn’s expensive white outfit. The gasps and the clinking of the wine glass wakes Jaehyun up. He begins to quietly apologise and to sleepily look everywhere for paper towels to wipe her dry.

“..’m so sorry…Sorry, sorry…I apologise, beautiful…” his murmuring was hard to decode but for some forbidden reason, yn understood it very well.

“I’ll go to the bathroom. The tissues are probably all there.” she says, getting up and trying to still smile despite being utterly furious. Her outfit was so expensive, and she bought it the night prior. Wine is so difficult to remove, as well. It really couldn’t get any worse than this.

Yn storms off to the bathroom leaving Jaehyun dazed in his chair. “..wait…yn…let me come help you. I’m sorry, I’m sorry…” he murmurs again, struggling to get up and then once he’s got himself on both feet he attempts to walk towards yn, grabbing her hand tightly once he reached her.

Her head turns around worried but then calms down when her eyes are met with a sleepy Jaehyun who’s struggling to keep himself stable on both feet. “Let me help you.” he struggles to say, finally making eye contact with her.

“Jeong-ssi, you can’t help me…I’m entering the girl’s bathroom.” she tries to explain but is cut off by Jaehyun suddenly having the strength to pull her in the bathroom and pinning her to one of the sinks.

“It’s okay…my eyes are only on you, anyways…” he murmurs, sliding his hands under her ass and pulling her up to sit on the edge of the sink. He turns on the water silently and begins to struggle to remove the wine stain.

“It’s useless…Forget it. I’ll just throw it..” yn says with disappointment escaping her lips. She pouts, looking away.

“Oh…I’m sorry…I’m so sorry….How..how can I make it up to you..?” he asks, his eyes switching between staring at her eyes and her lips.

“Uhm…I’ll just appreciate it if you could—“ her words were abruptly interrupted by his lips smashing against hers. His violent yet passion love escaping his every breath. Yn didn’t hold herself back either, there was passion hidden behind the both of them and it was finally unveiled now.

Taking her coat off, Jaehyun overhears some girls coming into the bathroom. He quickly and skillfully—despite being 4 bottles drunk—carries her to one of the stalls, slamming the door behind him. Throughout his impressive move, he never let go of her lips. Savouring her every inch.

“…Yn-ssi…” he whispers, trying to not be overheard by the girls outside of their stall.

Yn’s dazed gaze looks up at him. “..yeah..?”

“I..I really don’t think I’ll be able to stop myself from doing this to you…” he continues, his voice getting louder. The girls seemed to notice since their voices get lost and they make sure to close the door behind them. “I’m really sorry…It’s all a blur right now but..I’m sorry. Let me make it up to you.” he finishes, his husky tone reminding yn of those god-forsaken videos he published.

She gulps, avoiding eye contact with him. “You’ll…you’ll be alright, yeah..?” he asks, slowly tipping her coat over her shoulders, revealing them to the cold air. “If I…If I kiss you like this…over here” he murmurs as he leans into the edge of her neck and collarbone, pressing long and hot kisses, trailing his tongue up to the back of her ear. “…you’ll let me kiss you like this, right?” he continues to ask even though he clearly knows yn is in no position to answer any questions right now. She’s hardly able to keep her legs stable.

“Yn…” Jaehyuns sloppy hands wander to her chest, unbuttoning her shirt and pulling it apart, revealing her white and laced bra, cupping her breasts snug. “How do you like your breasts touched..?” he continues, sliding his hand to yn’s back and unclipping her bra efficiently, letting it fall down as her boobs bounce out. “Do you like them fondled?” he adds as he replicates with his hands what his words produce. “Or…maybe you like them licked?”

His words were menacing. They were driving yn absolutely crazy. Her core was never as hungry as it was right now. It’d swallow just about anything. Her thighs instinctively rub against eachother, creating friction where she needed it the most. “J-Jeong-ssi…” she manages to utter.

“Yes..Tell me, baby…How do you like it? I really want to feel good with you.” His gaze was fixated on yn’s dazed one.

“Please…s-stop the teasing…I..I want you.”

Jaehyun nods, a clear smirk forming on his face. “I’ll give you exactly what you need but…our little secret shouldn’t be disclosed, you know. You should keep quiet..” he adds, untying his tie and wrapping it around yn’s mouth, making her bite on it. “Good girl. Now let go for me..”

His hands slide to her hot and wet core, making her squeal just from barely brushing his fingers against her laced panties. His excitement takes him over and he shoves two fingers up her tight cunt. Yn bites hard on the tie, letting out muffled moans as her legs part for him to have space. “Fuck…How the fuck are you this sexy..?” he exhales, thrusting his fingers hard right where she needed it the most.

“Cum, cum for me..come on…I can feel you tightening your slutty muscles around me. Let it go…”

And as if on command, yn unleashes the knot in her stomach and cums on his fingers, leaving them nice and glossed as well as your pussy ready to take him in. After a couple praises and kisses on your forehead, he quickly takes his already hardened length and shoves it inside. “Ahh..so nice and cozy here…I prepped you so well. So nice for me. I love you.” he groans as his pace speeds up, letting the wet squelching and skin slapping fill the bathroom. The both of them desperately hoping that no one else could hear them.

Yn’s nails dig into his strong arms which hold into her waist tightly. As if making her his, Jaehyun’s gaze refuses to leave her lustful face. It looked to perfect. Perfectly ruined by him. It’s as if an artist were looking at his artwork. Teary eyes, unable to stay open, a wet tie which was stuck between her teeth, grabbing on it tight to keep any moan safe in her throat. She gulps as she feels the knot in her stomach tighten once more. Yn looks up at him pleadingly.

“I’ll make you cum again, love. Don’t worry. You can let go as many times as you want with me.” and as if these words were magic once again, her cunt tightens around his pulsating length as she releases everything on him, her legs giving out. Jaehyun successfully catches her before falling. “Stay with me. I’m not done yet.” so he continues to thrust into her sensitive cunt.

Despite biting hard onto the tie, her moans failed to be contained. That’s when Jaehyun heard the door being opened again. He smacks his hand on her mouth continuing to slowly and carefully thrust into her. As if the situation weren’t already exciting—having sex with her boss in a public bathroom—everything just got 10x more exciting for yn.

Jaehyun leans down to her ear, “Can you imagine how slutty you must sound right now?” he carefully whispers, trying his hardest to finish his sentence from all the whimpering.

His words turned yn on a lot. As if her cunt weren’t already wet enough, it felt as if it just came again. Jaehyun chuckles. “You came again? From my words only?” he laughs, mercilessly pounding in her once he hears the bathroom door close again.

And with a couple more slams, Jaehyun pulls out, carefully releasing his load on her stomach. His moans melted yn’s ears. They were the song she could only hear for herself—a very special song.

As the two are left panting, the alcohol suddenly leaves the both of them, making them stare in shock at what they just did. “D-do you think anyone found out..?” yn asks, with a hint of excitement.

“Don’t worry. I’ll protect you of anything.” he reassures, although his gaze wasn’t fixated with yn’s.

After carefully cleaning yn’s stomach up, along with her coat, they decide they should go back to their table.

“What took you two so long?” Jungwoo cluelessly asks. After a closer inspection, he notices yn’s messed up hair and lipstick. “Hey…did you two…”

“—I think it’s getting awfully late! What do you think, Jeong-ssi? Shouldn’t we go home?” yn tries to avoid the obvious question, unconsciously fixing her hair and wiping her lipstick.

“Yn-ah! I’ll call you an uber! You shouldn’t drive after drinking..” Jungwoo says, calling an uber from his phone.

“Ah—it’s really fine I’ll…!!”

“I already called it…ask him to take our boss home too, yeah?” he adds with a cheerful smile followed by a wink which made yn laugh nervously.

“You heard him..let’s wait for our uber…” she adds, linking arms with a still tipsy Jaehyun.

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swabian-princess · 1 year

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Appearance goals until summer

Hey girlies,

since I got promoted to a stay at home girlfriend a big part of my „job“ is to look my absolute best for myself and my man.

We have an event in the beginning of June and my birthday is in July, so I have set myself a deadline – I will be the best version of myself in the summer!

perfect skin – face: I won’t need a new skincare routine because I’m happy with my routine and with the results I’m getting. My pores are almost invisible and I only get pimples right before my period starts. The only thing I will start doing is using retinol again, however, I think two times a week should be enough for me.

perfect skin – body: shame on me – I seriously neglected my body skincare for the last couple of months but that’s gonna change now. I am shaving every second day and do a peeling beforehand when I’m already in the shower. I have a few dark spots and little red spots on my thighs and legs and since I am very pale they are super visible. I’ll start using a chemical exfoliant on those spots to brighten them up. I’ll also start mixing vitamin C and retinol in my bodylotion a few times a week.

Reduce the appearance of cellulite: I only have cellulite on top of the back of my thighs and minimal on my butt – so it’s not really visible in any clothing. Still, I want to look my best in swimsuits. I’ll try out thigh wraps with ground coffee once a week, focus on building muscles in those areas and I’ll be upping my water intake!

super white teeth: I brush my teeth two times a day, obviously, but I’ll start flossing in the morning too! I am also gonna use a mouth wash after every brushing session and I will book one teeth whitening appointment.

fresh nails: I’ll visit the nail salon every 3-4 weeks and get my my toes and hands done. Always in a natural pinkish color or with french tips. I’m also gonna start using hand lotion at home way more often.

perfect hair: my hair got pretty long in the last few months and goes below my shoulder blades. I have an hair appointment coming up and I want to go almost platinum. I want to be really light blonde for spring and in the summer. To maintain the color, I’ll go back every 6-8 weeks to get my roots retouched. At home I’m oiling my scalp and my hair once a week with argan oil. I am also going to use heat protection every time I style my hair.

perfect lips: I already have 1ml hyaluron in my lips but I want them just a little bit more jucy. Maybe 0,5ml will be enough – we’ll see!

appointment with my injector: she's amazing. She’s always honest and never did me or any of my girlfriends wrong. I want her opinion on maybe jaw/cheek or chin filler to make my face more symmetrical. I also want to talk about baby botox and a botox brow lift.

working out: duh. I workout 3-5x times a week and I want to tone up just a little bit more before summer starts. I’ll also try starting to incorperate daily walks into my routine.

new wardrobe: I am gonna clean out my closet in the next few weeks and either donate or throw out anything that doesn’t fit my aesthetic anymore. After that, I’m slowly gonna start building my dream wardrobe.

Selene

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totallynuwonhere · 5 months

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*puts third chip on the bingo card*

SNOWS-SONA feat. SHAW PACK

Now I didn’t exactly know what to do with this prompt but It sounded cool so \_('v')_/

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ShawPack Holiday Pageant, organized by Sweetheart because Angel wanted to prove that they can and WILL outshine Milo. And since everyone was so tired of getting obliterated by Milo in the fashion arena, they decided to help Angel out. INCLUDING SWEETHEART because of, and I quote: “I get off seeing the drive in him when he’s determined like that.” None of us are surprised, right?

And got off they did. Head turned, jaw dropped, and eyes enamored the moment Milo walked out. And he MADE SURE to get his revenge. Making sure to flex every single sight of skin his outfit would let him. Letting them know what they were missing for betraying him.

Asher: “Tone it down man, this is a fashion show not a strip bar"

Sam: “I think this is his way of getting even since you’ve betrayed him”

Angel and Baabe shake Sweetheart to snap them out of the spell Milo’s got them under. With no success, Darlin’ came up behind them, spritzing them with cold water.

Sweetheart: “FuCK it’s COLD- What that really necessary?!”

Darlin’: “You were basically drooling.”

They turned to Milo one last time, only for him to stick out his tongue, shooting them a wink as he made his depart.

Angel: “Oh that sexy motherfucker.”

They growled, calling over Asher’s mate to do some retouching.

Much to everyone’s chagrin, Milo won. Because this game is rigged and Sweetheart fell, HARD.

Asher: “THAT WAS FIVE TO ONE, FUCKING HOW?”

Sam: “Well..”

Sam, Baabe, and Darlin’ point towards Milo and Sweetheart, unashamedly pushing each other towards the guest room.

David: “Why do we always host these..” *He sighed*

Angel: “DOUBLE TRAITOR.”

Asher: “Quick let’s hide Milo’s shoes, that’ll show em”

Baabe: “Asher Talbot. That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard, we should cut holes in his socks and hide them.”

They said, Darlin’ handing them a pair of scissors

Sam: “Seriously...?”

David: “No one is gonna be destroying Milo’s socks.

Angel: “Yeah because that won’t be enough. Tank!”

They called them over, Darlin' handing them Milo’s travel shampoo bottle along with a bottle of green food coloring.

Asher: "Oh he's so gonna kill us"

Angel: “FUCKING WORTH IT”

They exclaimed, squeezing the entire bottle of food coloring into the shampoo, cackling diabolically.

Sam: “I think it’s safe to say he should’ve saw this coming..”

David: “Honestly..I can’t even argue with that.”

-THAT MORNING-

Milo In The Shower: "WHAT THE FUCK?"

Everyone: “Cheers!”

#fandomcember bingo 2023 #redacted audio #redacted asmr #redactedverse #redacted shaw pack #shaw pack #redacted milo #redacted sweetheart #redacted asher #redacted sam #redacted david #redacted angel #redacted baabe #redacted darlin’#redacted art #redacted fanart #redacted headcanons

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nyssasims · 1 year

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Hii! I'm absolutely in love of how good your screenshots are, both in game and in cas, I was wondering is it possible you could make a little tutorial on how you do it? Idk why mine always look like blurry or something idk it's very uninspiring

hi @simsinfinitylt. thank you so much 🥺! and please do not feel discouraged. it really is all trial and error, i promise. it definitely took me a minute myself to find what worked best for me. this is my current editing system:

chapter 1: a pc for me the most important thing is to have a good computer that can play the game on max settings. make sure all your settings are maxed out, with laptop mode and edge smoothing off. i also play the game in 4k resolution (3840 x 2160), the max for my monitor (but it might be different for you).

additionally, i use the graphics overhaul overrider by simp4sims, the 'ultimate quality' preset.

graphic overhaul: graphics rules setters

here are my pc specs...

chapter 2: maybe she's born with it. maybe... it's reshade reshade honestly does most of the work as well as the world lighting mods by @softerhaze. i hope to be able to find time to make my own preset one day, but for now, i use the daisies reshade by @breezytrait. here are my lighting and visual mods...

reshade: daisies (i tweaked the preset a bit, mostly increasing the mxao here) world lighting mods: twinkle toes, shadows for days light replacements: no glow v2, out of the dark, inner glow cloud replacement: studio ghibli clouds

chapter 3: say click. take a pic

i take all of my screenshots in tab mode. i find that it's best to go into tab mode further away than you want the picture, then slowly move the camera forward with the arrow keys to frame the screenshot. this is especially great for really up close photos of sims faces.

i capture all my screenshots with the built in reshade capture function and use the no drift camera mod to keep the tab camera steady

tab mode mods: no drift

chapter 4: call me by your lightroom

now that the screenshots are taken, off to lightroom they go. i honestly don't do much editing in lightroom in terms of color grading. i mainly focus on the details and lights sections. here are my settings...

here are examples, before and after, of what the edits look like on top of the reshade

these are the same settings i use for all my photos. with the exception of the 'contrast' slider which I sometimes bring up for sims with darker skin tones. and the 'shadows' slider i sometimes bring down for night photos.

chapter 5: shout out to picsart. gotta be one of my favorite genders

from lightroom, i'll then import the photos into picarts to finish them off with light leaks and dust particles (as needed). i use the 'detail' brush under 'retouch' to color in sims and objects in the foreground (rocks, plants, bottles, etc.) to make them pop even more.

i also use this app to blur things that the reshade dof couldn't get to. here are some finished examples before and after.

chapter 6: the sons of picsart

for overlay graphics and texts, i use photoshop and phonto. for the psds, i'll import them into photoshop first to make edits then send them off to picsart to add them to my image. i'll use phonto to add texts and sometimes doodles

here are links to some of my favorite psds and other useful resources

photoshop psds: moodlets, promotions, holiday, ui mockups other resources: sims 4 icons, text message

chapter 7: she doesn't even go here

for cas photos, since there is no tab mode, i just take screenshots as is, with the reshade dof from my preset on to blur out most of the background.

i use the cas lighting by @breezytrait to brighten the cas room up.

cas lighting: hard side light

then edit them in lightroom with he same edits as in-game photos (see chapter 4).

chapter 8: the bell doesn't dismiss you, i do

and that is how i typically edit my photos. i hope this helps inspire you for your future content... and was extensive enough. but of course if you have anymore questions feel free to leave them down below. my inbox is always open and i'm happy to help 😊.

#ask #answeredasks #reshade #gshade #ts4

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smpclippingpath1 · 1 month

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Photo retouching see more smpclippingpath.com is the process of altering or enhancing a photograph to improve its appearance, correct imperfections, or achieve a desired artistic effect. It involves using various tools and techniques in image editing software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom to manipulate aspects such as color, contrast, brightness, sharpness, and composition.

Common tasks involved in photo retouching include:

Color Correction: Adjusting the colors to make them more accurate or vibrant, or to create a specific mood or atmosphere.

Skin Retouching: Removing blemishes, wrinkles, and imperfections from skin, as well as adjusting skin tone and texture to achieve a more polished look.

Object Removal: Removing unwanted objects or distractions from the photo, such as dust spots, background clutter, or people in the background.

Background Editing: Changing or enhancing the background of the photo, such as adding or removing elements, adjusting colors, or blurring to create depth.

Sharpening and Detail Enhancement: Increasing the clarity and sharpness of the image to bring out finer details and textures.

Resizing and Cropping: Adjusting the size and composition of the photo to improve its overall visual impact or fit specific dimensions.

Composite Editing: Combining elements from multiple photos to create a composite image, such as adding or removing people or objects.

Photo retouching is widely used in various fields, including professional photography, advertising, fashion, beauty, and publishing, to create visually appealing and polished images for print or digital media. It requires both technical skills in using image editing software and a keen eye for aesthetics to achieve the desired results while maintaining the integrity of the original image.

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chierafied · 5 months

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December Drabbles Day 9 - Champagne Problems

Read on AO3.

Banner fan art by the amazing @sayuri-liu

For @sayuri-liu. The sweetest of sweethearts! You're so talented and kind and I really admire how you're always striving to hone your craft. Love you! 💖

I figured the best way to pay homage to you would be to write a ficlet based on your art, so New Year it is! 😉

Day 9 - Champagne Problems

Kagome’s hair fell in lush dark curls that had taken her at least an hour to get just right. Her dark purple dress hugged her figure tight enough to make Sesshoumaru jealous. Her back was bent over the vanity, the soft pale skin exposed by the backless dress and beckoning him like a siren call. The golden chains caressing her spine were like an invitation.

Sesshoumaru stood in the doorway, his palms itching, his claws twitching, and breathed deeply. His mate’s scent filled his lungs; lush and sweet and sparkling, like the champagne on the glass resting near the edge of the table.

Even as he watched her, she paused from her ministrations to grab the glass. Her lips —still lacking the red of her lipstick but somehow all the more delectable for it — wrapped around the rim of the glass. Sesshoumaru’s mouth went instantly dry, and his control snapped. Undone by the champagne he was now dying to taste.

They were going to be late for the New Year’s party. Sesshoumaru’s mother would give him the stink eye and complain about his terrible manners all of next year, but Sesshoumaru didn’t care. He strode across the room and snatched away the champagne class.

“What—”

Kagome’s indignant protest died with the sharp click of the glass where Sesshoumaru set it back on the table. His hands fell on her hips, then slid to cup her ass. And then she was briefly in the air as Sesshoumaru lifted her to sit on the vanity.

Her eyebrows arched as she met his eyes. He could guess what she saw in them.

“I’m in the middle of putting on my make-up,” she chided him, even as she loosely wound her arms around his neck.

“You can finish it later. And retouch it, if need be.”

“Oh? Do you think there’ll be a need for a retouch?”

His eyes hooded. Lips curved. His questing fingers found the hem of her dress.

“I believe it might become a necessity,” he replied, the tone of his voice a sinful promise.

Kagome’s blue eyes sparked with mischief. She scooted a little closer as her fingers tangled in his hair. “Good.”

Then, she pulled him into a long, hungry kiss and Sesshoumaru growled into her mouth in triumph.

Champagne had never tasted sweeter.

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Regular Customer | Steve Harrington x Reader (ch.10)

Series Masterlist.

Chapter Nine – Chapter Eleven.

Pairings: Steve Harrington x fem!reader|plus-sized!reader|nerd!reader

Word count: 5448

Warning: Hospital and medical inaccuracy.

Regular Customer | Chapter Ten.

The moment the silence turned into noise, she knew she was awake although her eyes wouldn't open. A raspy sound flooded the room every three seconds. Then she became aware of the muffled rustle that sounded far away, it was constant. Her body was heavy, too heavy for her to care. She could barely feel anything but the fabric that covered her skin. With more effort than she could imagine, her eyelids rolled up at will and the darkness became light.

Before her eyes, there was a greyish tone of white; blurred due to the disuse, her eyes focused after a few attempts, and the ceiling was in sight. She moved her eyes to take a good look at her surroundings, finding greenish tubes coming out of her mouth to connect her to a machine that breathed for her. She was in a hospital bed. Right in front of it, there was a window with the blinds half turned so the nurses and other medical personnel would be able to see inside the room. The ICU perhaps, if she had to guess.

She saw him then. Steve Harrington was seated next to her bed in a very uncomfortable chair. His hands were caressing hers, taking his time to trace every wrinkle and every crease. His eyes were lifeless, dead, looking at his hands without actually seeing anything, too lost in his mind to recall his environment. The light in the room was dim, probably so it wouldn't bother her, and made his skin look gray. His face was hollowed, his lips pale, and he had big puffy bags under his eyes that had a purplish-blue color; not healthy at all. And his hair! His perfect hair always styled to look big and amazing was now down, falling into his face, covering his forehead like a buzz cut that hadn't been retouched in six months. Even his hair was sad!

After two attempts, she was able to move her fingers, grabbing Steve's. She didn't have strength enough to keep the hand for more than a second, but she tried again and this time she was able to hold her grip. Steve's eyes suddenly focused on her hand, moving faster to her face. His whole being lit up at the sight of her open eyes.

"You're awake! Really awake! God, you have no idea… I– I have to call the nurse," he reached for the button as he was speaking. "How are you feeling? Stupid question, I know."

With her free hand, she gestured an okay, noticing then the IV she had on the back of her hand with two long tubes connected to a couple of bags at the head of the bed.

"The doctor would tell you better what that is, but it is basically antibiotics and saline. They've just changed the painkillers bag for the antibiotics a moment ago. I still can't believe you're awake, baby." His hands trembled as he caressed her head.

A very young nurse walked into the room and stopped dead in his steps when he saw the patient awake. Closing the distance, he held both her hands and ordered her to grab his as strong as she could. She did. After announcing he was going to call the doctor, the nurse disappeared.

"That's Kyle Jonson, by the way. He's being a bit of an asshole to me for the last week, you know? Turnes out that unconscious people might have spasms. I thought you were waking up and called the nurse."

He seemed so sad with that memory. Y/N could only imagine how heartbroken it would be to have your hopes high up thanks to a tiny movement just to get them crushed with the knowledge that the movement was involuntary. Steve smiled at her.

"You're awake now. After all this time, you're finally back."

She wanted to ask how long had she been unconscious but the tube in her mouth prevented her from doing so. As she was forming a plan in her head to get answers, the doctor came in. He was in his late forties, balding and with thick spectacles balancing on his fat nose; a nose too much fat for how skinny and scrawny his whole being looked.

"Welcome back, Miss L/N. I'm Doctor Beaver, and before we start our examination, let me tell you that I worked once in the not-so-secret lab in Hawkins. Chief Hopper and Doctor Owens made it very clear that I explained that to you. I'm very familiar with the kind of wounds you had and the possible infections that came with them. Do you understand what I'm saying, L/N?"

She nodded slightly. Moving her head was hard with the tube in her throat. He copied the movement.

"Alright then. Do you want Mr. Harrington to stay or to wait outside?" She wasn't aware of the kind of look she gave the doctor, but the poor man felt his blood freeze. "Stay it is. First of all, we're going to take the tube out of your throat. Looks like you can breathe on your own, so let's try. I want you to take a deep breath and when I count to three you blow it. Good? Good." There was a tube with two branches that he detached from an opening close to her mouth. He held the tube. "Deep breath. Good. One. Two. Three. Out."

As she blew out the air, Doctor Beaver pulled the tube out of her. The feeling made her nauseous. Her throat was hoarse and dry, her lips were chapped. "Try not to talk yet, kid. Drink a lot and wait to fully recover. Now, let's check you out." Pulling a tiny flashlight the size of a pen, he turned it on and held it in front of her eyes. "Look straight." He moved the light into her right eye, then away, then in again. The same with the left one. "Good. Now follow my finger, don't move your head."

Holding her head in place with one hand, he moved the index finger of the other to the left, to the right, up, down, to the center, a full round… Her eyes hurt.

"You're doing brilliantly, L/N. Now, can you feel my hands?" Doctor Beaver asked as he held both her hands just as the nurse had done. She nodded. "Grab them with as much strength as you have. Good. Very good, that's a lot of strength, kid. I bet you can do better, but it's impressive after being asleep for so long. Now, to your feet." He uncovered them and touched the bottom of her feet. Her body spasmed with the tickling sensation and the doctor nodded. "I want you to push my hand with the foot, like a car pedal. Very good. The other one. Perfect. Now, push your leg up, don't let me put it down." He held her leg a few inches away from the bed and she had to keep it up. Her right leg lasted longer than the left one. "That's good. Very good." He took a little hammer and hit her knees and elbows to see the reaction of her body.

"You're in pretty good shape, L/N. Better than I expected, really. I don't want to rush things, though, so we'll wait until tomorrow to remove the catheter. Tomorrow you'll go to the bathroom on your own two feet, but we'll keep it for now. When we remove it, I want you to move. There's no need to overdo it, although you need to recover muscle, strength, and coordination. We'll get you a room. I think there's no need for you to still be in the ICU.

"That being said. You came into the hospital in pretty bad shape. We had to clean the wounds on your sides in the OR to make sure there was no residue of the other side bacteria. We sutured them, but they're still healing. You've been unconscious for six weeks now. Almost seven.

"Those monsters, that world, have toxicity. There's only so much we can do to fight against unknown bacteria. We gave you a cocktail of antibiotics that worked for the first two weeks. Then you got worse, and we changed them. There was a high risk of sepsis, and we're still monitoring your constants to prevent it.

"As for the wounds on your neck and shoulder. Cleaning the tiny teeth marks was tedious, but they're mostly healed. There's a couple that got infected, but in two to three days must be closed. How are you feeling? Any pain?" She shook her head. "We just gave you morphine four hours ago. We're going to try to lower the dose, now that you're awake. Even change the medication, maybe.

"For now, stay in bed. Relax. Take some good sleep, because being unconscious is very tiresome. Drink as much water as you can. You have an intravenous saline drip, but still, the water would be good for your throat. I'm going to ask for your room, and if they have one for dinner time I'll make sure they gave you something to eat. Just to try it. If you see swallowing hurts too much, let us know.

"Any questions?" He looked at her and then to Steve, both shook their heads. "Alright then. I'm glad you're back to the living, L/N. Take care of her, Mr. Harrington."

The moment they were alone again she tried to talk and Steve gave her a plastic cup with water and a straw.

"Drink and don't speak. You heard the doctor."

"But–"

"I guess you want to know what's been happening in these six, almost seven, weeks. I'll tell you. We got into the hospital at three in the morning. Two hours later, your aunt Catherine showed up claiming that I was going to be the family representative and that I was authorized to see you, to talk to the doctor, and make any important decision. She said she had very important business to attend to and she couldn't stay, and your parents were on a business trip in Johannesburg, South Africa. They still are, by the way.

"That's how I managed to be able to be here with you although only family members are allowed. Hopper comes and goes as he pleases too. Um… Eleven and Will managed to stop Vecna's echo; no more gates, fingers crossed. School started. You missed your first weeks at community college but Robin took it as a personal duty to take notes of everything and tell you about it once you were awake.

"You haven't missed your place. Catherine moved some strings and the community college took your absence as a medically urgent situation, understanding that you'll incorporate soon. That way you won't lose a year. You must need to focus more on your studies once you start, however. Oh, I know that face, you're a genius and you know you wouldn't be that behind, don't you?" She shrugged with a smile and drank a little more.

"Nancy and Jonathan went away to their university. Eddie's worried about you, I call him every evening with the updates on your state. The kids… The kids burst in here once. Two weeks ago. They were tired of not being able to see you, so they just burst in refusing to leave until Hopper had to come here himself and kicked them out."

"You?"

"Me? I'm fine. Peachy. I– Catherine was persuasive enough to Keith apparently and he gave me vacations. Can you imagine? My parents are confused and disappointed in me. They don't understand why I choose to be here taking care of the neighbor's girl instead of working. Well, my dad is disappointed. My mom is confused. She asks me about you when I go back home to shower. Eddie usually stays here with you for that. We won't leave you alone.

"And I've been thinking, you know?" His eyes were lost in the hand he was holding between his fingers; a hand that now followed his movements and reciprocated them. "I don't want to work at Family Video forever. I don't think I want to go to college, either. Maybe to community college if I needed. Probably. Being here, in silence, with you made me think and… I want to be a cop." She arched an eyebrow. "Not any cop. I want to be like Hopper. I want to be a good officer and even chief of Hawkins police. Powell did well when we thought Hopper was dead, but Hopper's the one who knows what actually happens in Hawkins. We think the gates are closed but we don't know for how long and if in the future something like Vecna or the demogorgons happens again and Hopper is not chief of police, what would happen? If I was an officer and some kid came to me telling me their best friend had been taken by a faceless man that looked like a monster, I won't laugh about it and dismiss it. I would've given someone like Eddie the benefit of the doubt.

"I don't know. I'm not used to this much thinking. I'll probably be a terrible cop and–"

Steve went quiet when she used all her strength to grab his hand. He looked at her eyes and she was fierce again.

"You'll be a great chief of police, Steve."

Her voice was barely a whisper that took too much effort but she needed to make him understand that he was worthy.

The private room the hospital prepared for her was too big for her liking. The walls were painted in a pastel peachy color. It had a convertible maroon sofa next to the window and a few chairs more comfortable than the ones in the ICU. Aun Catherine must've paid a lot for that room, they were treating her like they would treat the mayor.

When the nurse, Annita Ross, came into the room to take off her catheter Steve left her alone for the first time since she'd woken up. Mrs. Ross was nice and had a very friendly tone in her voice, very warm; none of that distracted Y/N from the pain she felt the moment the little tube abandoned her.

"I know it hurts, honey," were the only comfort words the nurse could think of.

Now that she was free of the catheter it burned. It felt like the moment when her throat had been freed from the tube, sore and tender. She hated it. Mrs. Ross gave her a stick with wheels to support the intravenous dips for when she moved.

"Eddie cried when I told him you're awake. He's going to visit later. I know I should've called them sooner but I wanted to make sure I wasn't dreaming."

"Understandable."

"Are you free to move now? Want to try to stand up?"

"Sure."

Steve took the bags from the support at the head of her bed and put them in the stick while she uncovered her body. They gave her a new hospital gown with the room change, this one was a nightgown with short sleeves, long until her knees, with big buttons on her front; much better than the one with her full butt on display only connected by two thin strings. She seated herself not losing detail in the way Steve's hands followed her movement, inches away from touching her, ready to assist her in case of need. Her bed was so high she barely touched the floor with her toes.

"Wait. I think I can lower the bed. There must be a button over… here! There. Better?"

With the bottom of her feet touching the cold floor tile she looked up to Steve, now he was taller than her again. She gave him a smile that he reciprocated. Offering his arms to hold, he became the strongest surface on earth for her. Y/N grabbed his arms, her hand was just after the inner side of his elbow while he secured the hold with his hand grabbing her elbow. Getting up she felt her knees weak, her legs wobbly. She let go of one of Steve's arms and held the stick with it. He circled her, changing his grab from elbow to hand, fitting himself perfectly on her back; his now free hand landed carefully on her hip noticing the puffy bandage that hid there. He was ready to catch her if she tripped.

Slowly but steadily, Y/N made her way into the bathroom. It was bigger than she expected and there were some bars next to the toilet seat so she could use them to get up when she finished. Steve asked ten times if she was fine alone and assured her that he would wait on the other side of the door, if she needed him she just had to say his name. Before leaving her alone, he opened the faucet. "In case you got shy, you know, about the noise," he'd said.

Peeing was a burning experience. It took time and concentration to finally release it as if her body had forgotten how to move in order to pee after six weeks of using a fucking tube. The burning sensation made her curse, it was worse than having a urine infection but the nurse had assured her that the burn sensation would pass in a few days. The bars came in handy for her to get up once she'd finished. She had to use more strength than when Steve had helped her to get out of bed, probably because Steve had been using part of his own strength and the bar was just there, inanimated and unhelpful. She washed her hands being extremely careful with her IV. The moment she closed the faucet a knock sounded at the door.

"You done? Can I open the door?"

"I'm fine, Steve. Don't go all mother duck on me, please," she laughed as she opened the door supporting her weight on the stick.

He gifted her with his sweetest smiles. "Too late. You're stuck with me now."

"How unfortunate."

"Very unlucky."

Feeling more steady on her legs, Y/N opened the path towards her bed. Steve followed closely feeling very proud of her. When she climbed into bed, she stayed seated with her legs hanging from the side. Her nightgown had pulled up showing more of her legs than before. Steve's eyes wandered over there before remembering he shouldn't be looking there. Y/N noticed the way his way Adam's apple moved as he swallowed. She looked at his eyes, drifted the eyes to his lips, and went back to his eyes again.

Steve blushed. He pushed the right buttons and the bed elevated again, this time her toes didn't reach the floor but her face was closer to Steve's. His eyes drifted to her legs again, not tearing them apart this time. He made sure she was following his movements before moving his hands to her thighs, not touching yet. Her skin broke into goosebumps he died to feel. Steve wetted his lips with his tongue nervously. He waited until her eyes met his.

"May I–?"

"Yeah…"

Their whispers were barely audible. They could've talked as loud as they wanted in her private room at the end of the corridor; however, the idea of breaking the silence seemed unforgettable.

The tip of his fingers caressed the skin under them. He let go of the breath he didn't know he was holding at the same time she held hers. With measured movements, his fingers moved upwards preparing the area for the palm of his hand to land on the skin. She was cold. Steve spread his fingers to cover as much space as he could, his thumbs caressing the dangerous and sensitive parts of her inner thighs.

"Steve…"

The breathless mention of his name brought him back to reality. Her eyes looked at him as if he had hung the moon only for her. He would have if she'd asked. He'd do anything; good or bad, it didn't matter.

"Can– Can I kiss you?"

He didn't recognize his voice when he asked but she did and instead of answering, she leaned in closing the distance between them. All the tension Steve had accumulated on his shoulders evaporated, his body relaxed and he leaned more into the kiss, moving both his hands from her legs to cup her face. She sighed with contempt as they kissed slowly, enjoying each other's lips. Her hands, of their own free will, landed on Steve's waist grabbing the fabric of his sweatshirt.

Steve fucking Harrington was kissing her.

Like a real kiss.

It was too much.

Hospital food was disgusting and didn't even look edible. For lunch, they gave her what was supposed to be a hamburger, just the meat that didn't quite look like meat, with some watery mash potatoes and two over-boiled little trees of broccoli. No salt. And, of course, an apple for dessert. She tried to eat it, though. It was supposed to be healthy and all that. Two bites in, she gave up. Steve didn't even try to encourage her, he just assured her that Eddie would bring them real food.

The orderly who came to collect her tray gave her a polite and apologetic smile. He knew the food was awful and he felt sorry for her, she could sense it.

After their kiss, Steve and Y/N were surrounded by a puffy cloud that made them smile every time their eyes locked, their hands found ways to find each other and just held them. It was tooth-rotten cute.

Eddie Munson made his appearance at three in the afternoon, just after his shift. He still had his hair tied up and a smudge of grease on his cheek. He knew what he was going to find in that room, but the sight of Y/N smiling at him with her beautiful eyes looking directly into his soul paralyzed him.

"Hello, handsome. Did you miss me?"

A pout. Then a tremble on his lips. Finally the tears. Eddie sobbed, crying like a toddler, fighting to breathe. Y/N wanted to get up and hug him, but Steve moved faster. Efficiently, he took the food bags out of Eddie's hands and placed them in the chair he had been occupying; then, he placed a firm hand on the other boy's back, gave him a few tissues and helped him reach Y/N's bed. Eddie took a seat on the side of the bed, which had been moved so the upper part was elevated and the patient could be in a more seated position. She opened her arms and her best friend hid there.

There were no words to express the relief Eddie felt when her warmth, her heartbeat, her voice, her whole being surrounded him again claiming that she was alive. She was alive.

"I missed you," he sobbed pitifully.

"I know. I'm sorry I sleep so much."

"Please, don't do anything like that ever again. Please, Y/N."

"Let's hope there's no next time. I'm tired of real monsters."

Eddie had brought them real burgers with bread, lettuce, pickles, cheese… and, obviously, fries. He knew the favorite burger Y/N always ordered in the new Billy's, and it's the one he gave her. Steve's had double of meat and double of cheese, as for Eddie, his burger had no tomato.

They ate slowly while Eddie updated her into the others' lives in her absence. Steve didn't have all the information because he'd been in the hospital as much as her, but Eddie knew everything. He knew that Max and Lucas had broken up again, that Erica had a crush on Connor Smith, that Will and Mike had a big argument and that Eleven had received ten love letters since the beginning of the school year in Hawkins.

After eating, they hid the remains to be thrown later. A nurse came in to check her constants: pulse, tension, temperature… She took the saline bag, now empty, out as well as the new painkillers. She felt her wounds and pain more than with the morphine, which was good because that meant she could also feel her body more. The nurse gave her the new cocktail of antibiotics, put the bag in its place and remembered then that visiting hours ended at eight.

It was still soon, and Eddie didn't want to leave just yet. He confesses he hadn't called any of the others with the news when Steve told him, because he wanted some time for themselves. Steve offered to give them a few hours of alone time but they knew he was just being polite and rather not to leave.

Eddie laid on the bed and Y/N found the perfect posture to use him as a big pillow. She could hear his heartbeat and the way his lungs inflated and deflated with each breath he took. He surrounded her with his arms, holding her in place. Steve observed them from the chair with a pleased smile. He was tired, his blinking was uncoordinated as if he was fighting to get asleep right there, but there was no trace of hate or envy in his eyes as he saw them cuddling together.

"You know, I've been working on a few covers for when you woke up. Once they release you, we have to have a party at The Hideout. I'm going to blow your mind."

"Corroded Coffin doing covers is my jam. I'm dying to see Steve Harrington in The Hideout."

"He could always wear that amazing jacket he bought in The War Zone. Did you keep it, big boy?"

"Of course I kept it. I'm going to use it for my Halloween costume this year."

"Aren't you too old to dress up, Harrington?" She asked with mischief.

"Nope. Munson invited all of us to your house for a Halloween party slash caves and monsters campaign. I'm going to dress up as a Top Gun guy."

"First of all, it's dungeons and dragons. Are you going to play too?" Her face showed how much she liked the idea.

"You're not going to complain about Eddie Munson offering your house at will?" Steve played.

"My house, his house."

"Told you, dude," Eddie smiled pleased with himself. Steve rolled his eyes.

"Oh, and second of all," she held two fingers up to point it out. "You're aware that Top Gun is the most homosexual movie of our time, right?" Eddie nodded to her words.

"Not you too!"

"It's a fact."

"Fact." Eddie remarked.

"Just… Steve, think about how homoerotic everything is. The volleyball scene? The way they come too close to each other to look threatening but you know they'll kiss if given the chance? The 'you can always run my tail'?"

"Okay, fine. Yes, it's fucking gay. So what, I'm not allowed to like the movie because I'm straight? The planes are super cool. And the outfits. The sunglasses!! I don't care that the straightest thing that movie has are the pencils, I'm going to dress up as a guy from Top Gun."

After his speech, Eddie and Y/N burst into a happy laugh.

"Shit, dude, you don't stop to amaze me. Whenever you plan to actually date Y/N you have my blessing."

"Sure, man. Thanks," Steve blushed.

"He already kissed me, though."

Eddie gasped, pretending surprise, "He did what now?"

"Hey, that's not what happened. I just asked. She's the one who kissed me."

"Y/N L/N! You grew up so fast. How was it? Was it good? Was it bad? Are you two finally officially dating or I have to break his legs?"

"I'm literally right here."

"So… how does it work?"

"This is a character sheet. We'll write your character name, class and that kind of stuff."

"Yeah, but, how?"

Steve was regretting the moment he accepted to be part of one of their dungeons and dragons campaign. It wasn't because he found it boring, it was the fact that he'd never played. He felt stupid just creating his character, the kids were going to eat him alive the moment he started playing. Y/N assured him that he had nothing to fear.

"What about a dwarf?" She offered.

"Do I look like one?"

"It doesn't have to be you, Steve. That's the fun part. You can be whatever you want. So… elf?"

"Elfs too?"

"I think you need something with a huge amount of charisma, that would give you confidence. Paladin? Crelic?" She looked at him analyzing him.

The door burst open. Dustin Henderson didn't waste time, he crossed the room and hugged Y/N with need.

"Never. Ever! Do something like that again. Jesus Christ, you're supposed to be an adult, you know?" The kid complained.

"You'd rather the demodog fed on Steve?" To her question Dustin seemed to take a long time thinking.

"No. The answer is no. What's wrong with you Henderson?" Steve claimed.

"Of course! I was going to say no. I was. Promise. You're my buddy, buddy."

"Don't believe a word he says. Hey, you over there! Don't be shy, come to say hi."

Mike was red in his effort to contain his tears. Max closed the distance and held her hand, Y/N shook it. Erica went to take a look at the food tray with her nose wrinkled.

"This looks disgusting."

"I'm going to die from starvation," she admitted.

"My brother, Will and Eleven are waiting outside. They told us we couldn't enter all at the same time."

"Thank you for your visit."

"We would've come sooner if someone told us on time and not two fucking days after you woke up," Mike shot daggers at Steve.

"She needed time to recover away from you, children."

"Are you aware we're as old as you were the first time you fought a demogorgon?"

"I'm still older than you, so you're a kid."

"That doesn't make any sense!"

Steve enjoyed railing Mike up. The teen had Y/N idolized and had a crush on her in a way. Dustin had told Steve that Mike had always been against the idea of him dating her, he wanted Eddie to date Y/N. The poor thing had no clue.

While they argued, Dustin noticed the sheets on the space between Y/N and Steve, both seated in the bed, on opposite sides of it.

"A new character?" He asked her.

"It's for Steve. He's going to play with us next time."

"Why? Who invited him?" Mike chimed in at the same time Dustin smiled as if he had just received the best Christmas present ever.

"What are you going to be?"

"I was thinking something with charisma. Lots of it. Maybe a paladin?" She answered instead of Steve.

"Or a cleric," the young man pointed out to show that he'd been paying attention.

Dustin gave him a look, "Nah, definitely a paladin. Name?"

"Steve the Hair?" Max offered.

"Why are you taking it seriously? He's not going to play," Mike's voice was eclipsed by the name options.

"Didn't they call you King Steve in high school?" Erica asked.

"I'd rather not."

"King Ahoy."

Y/N proposal introduced Mike in the conversation, finally interested in Steve's character and its relation with Scoops Ahoy and that stupid sailor uniform.

Steve blushed furiously, "No way. No."

"Prince Ahoy, from the Scoops Kingdom."

"Duke Ahoy?"

"Sir Ahoy?"

"Could we maybe not? Steve. Just plain Steve's fine."

"I think King Ahoy sounds good. Robin told me once that you still have the uniform. You could wear it."

"Henderson, I swear to God–"

"Maybe not the whole uniform," Y/N intervened. "I liked the shorts, though."

"Those were ridiculous. You can't be serious!" Mike sounded personally offended. "His legs are terrible!"

"I have really good legs, Wheeler. And Y/N, if you want to see my legs you just have to ask. I still have the gym shorts from high school, and they're shorter than the sailor ones."

"Ew! Are you two flirting right now? Is this something that's going to happen now?" Max complained.

"Well, we're dating so…" she shrugged.

"I can't believe this! What about Eddie? He's so much better for you than this."

"Mike, come on. Steve's not that bad," Dustin's defense wasn't too flattery.

Ignoring the new Dustin versus Mike battle, Y/N reached for Steve's hand. His senses refocused on her and he was ready to wear that stupid sailor uniform with hat and all if she asked him to.

To be continued…

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hi! i really appreciate your genderbends, i love seeing that in the fandom. your style is very unique, i was just wondering if you use ai in your art? not that that's a bad thing, i'm just genuinely curious.

Haiii, thanks so much!

So that’s a valid question for a realistic designs so i’ll explain what i do from start to finish:

1. I find the reference portrait of the subject and use faceapp to change the gender (more like dear @mickcedesagenda does it for me bc I still don’t have the app)

2. I find an appropriate body model from sketch model websites that fits the subject’s face, lighting and neck position (we affectionately call this “boob shopping”)

3. When all are found i mend them together mostly using a blending brush and i change skintones with an airbrush if necessary. Otherwise face and body look so silly together.

4. Then, I trace the body and start sampling the colours. This is very important. Every colouring work starts with sampling the colours in even the tiniest ares. I either do the fill with a filling tool because brushes are too harsh for that small areas (literally 2x2 pixels at times) or use very tiny brushes. I draw the lines and shadows with pretty opaque brushes and keep filling the colour areas. After that filling action, the work looks p much like this

After that, I chose larger areas of colours that are p much consistent and start another layer under this and cover the holes with those large colour areas with a big big opaque brush. I usually do this separately for skin, hair and clothes bc later step can get very messy otherwise.

5. BLENDING BRUSH. With appropriate brush size changes, I blend everything according to the movement of the skin, hair and fabric. Movement direction is crucial because otherwise it’ll look terrible.

6. I add airbrush touches for blushes and mismatched tones to equalise them, much like retouching a selfie. I put the opaqueness very low for this.

7. According to colours of the subject, I choose an appropriate background and a head frame. This is more of a composition decision and not compulsory but background can make or break a piece.

8. I choose explicit and non-explicit proportions, mostly with basic 3x3 grid composition.

And ta-daaa!!!

Only ai involved with this process I think is the faceapp step. I’ve been drawing for 12 years and I got colour theory and composition classes. Even though colour work is still not my best suite, fill tools help immensely (which just basically colour an area with borders).

Thanks for your question, hope this answered it!

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shafyulislam · 5 months

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Mastering the Art of Image Editing: Unveiling the Secrets to Stunning Visuals

In the dynamic and visually-driven digital landscape, image editing has become an indispensable tool for individuals and businesses alike. From social media influencers curating eye-catching feeds to businesses enhancing product images for e-commerce, the demand for high-quality, visually appealing content is at an all-time high. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the world of image editing, exploring its significance, popular techniques, and the tools that empower creators to transform ordinary visuals into extraordinary masterpieces.

The Significance of Image Editing:

Images are powerful communicators, capable of conveying emotions, telling stories, and leaving a lasting impression. Image editing serves as the catalyst that elevates visuals to new heights, making them more engaging and effective. Whether you're a professional photographer, a social media enthusiast, or a business owner, the ability to enhance and optimize your images is a game-changer in today's competitive digital landscape.

Key Techniques in Image Editing:

Color Correction and Grading:

One of the fundamental aspects of image editing is adjusting and enhancing colors. Color correction ensures accurate reproduction of hues, while color grading allows for creative manipulation, setting the tone and mood of the image. Professionals use tools like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop to fine-tune colors and achieve a visually cohesive look.

Retouching and Enhancement:

Perfecting portraits or product images involves retouching and enhancing details. Removing blemishes, smoothing skin tones, and refining textures are common techniques employed to achieve a polished and professional look. Advanced tools such as frequency separation help achieve nuanced results without sacrificing realism.

Cropping and Composition:

The right composition can transform an ordinary image into a captivating one. Image editing tools provide the flexibility to crop, resize, and reframe images to improve their overall composition. Attention to composition is crucial for creating visually pleasing and balanced visuals.

HDR Imaging:

High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging is a technique that combines multiple exposures of a scene to capture a broader range of light and detail. This is particularly useful in landscape photography, architectural shots, and any scenario with varying light conditions. HDR enhances the overall tonal range and details in an image.

Adding Filters and Effects:

Filters and effects are powerful tools for infusing creativity into images. From vintage looks to modern aesthetics, a plethora of filters and effects are available to cater to diverse preferences. These can be applied to evoke specific emotions or align with a brand's visual identity.

Tools of the Trade:

Adobe Creative Cloud:

Adobe's suite of creative tools, including Photoshop and Lightroom, remains the industry standard for professional image editing. With a wide range of features and capabilities, these tools offer unparalleled flexibility and control.

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program):

GIMP is a free, open-source alternative to proprietary image editing software. Despite being free, GIMP provides a comprehensive set of tools for tasks ranging from photo retouching to graphic design.

Canva:

Canva is a user-friendly online platform that caters to both beginners and professionals. It offers a range of templates and tools for easy image editing, making it accessible to those without extensive design experience.

Snapseed:

For mobile users, Snapseed is a powerful and intuitive photo editing app. Developed by Google, Snapseed provides a wide array of editing tools and filters, making it a favorite among smartphone photographers.

Conclusion:

In the digital age, where visuals reign supreme, mastering the art of image editing is a valuable skill. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a social media enthusiast, understanding the significance of image editing and familiarizing yourself with the essential techniques and tools will undoubtedly elevate the quality of your visuals. So, embark on this creative journey, experiment with different editing styles, and witness the transformative power of image editing in making your visuals truly stand out in the digital realm.

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photoshoott · 2 years

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How to Retouch Skin Using Frequency Separation in Photoshop using Gizmo Panel

Gizmo Panel provides an effective technique for retouching skin called Frequency Separation. This technique involves separating an image into two layers, the high frequency layer and the low frequency layer. The high frequency layer contains all the details of the skin, such as pores, wrinkles, and blemishes. The low frequency layer contains the overall tone and color of the skin. By retouching these two layers separately, you can achieve a natural looking result without damaging the delicate structure of the skin. If you enjoyed this video, please give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more videos.

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aahnafarjana · 9 months

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Basic Retouching

For pictures that only require minor modification, a basic retouching is frequently required. The noticeable faults in the images, such as stray hair, uneven skin tones, acne, and the red-eye effect, are typically rectified. In order to create a basic model photo editing service, the following methods are used:

➤Skin Smoothening ➤Lines/wrinkles reduction ➤Stray hair removal ➤Teeth whitening ➤Face/body liquefying ➤Color/tone correction ➤Blemish, scar and pimple removal

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myautisticpov · 1 year

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So, I’ve got psoriasis that affects my face - any scabbing stays under my eyebrows and hair, but even when my skin is ‘good’, it’s very red - and I hate wearing make-up (not least because it makes it worse)

And all of my friends are, like, “just use the retouch features” when it comes to Zoom calls or TikTok or whatever

But, like, the retouch feature looks at how red my face is, tries to decide what my actual skin tone is, and always comes away, like, “ah yes, clearly this person looks like Disney’s Snow White”, aka, a look no one has ever naturally had, and one that is noticeably lighter than my neck in summer

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