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Late Late with Harry Styles
A/N: Hello! I have been inactive for a while. I think I am going to split this into two parts depending on what I want to write. Hope you like this chapter. I used Olivia Rodrigo’s deja vu lyrics in this chapter. I am almost at the end of the first album, which means the Shawn Mendes chapter is coming to a close for a while. I think it is time for her to focus on the relationship with Sebastian and the trauma with Tristan.
Hello again! It has been a while, and I hope you missed me. I know I missed every one of my readers.
So much has happened that I need to catch everyone up. In October, (Y/n) comes out with her new boyfriend, Sebastian Stan. There has been controversy due to their age difference, but who cares? I mean, if in her position, I would date him too. He is hot for his age and acted in Marvel movies. He has amazing eyes and hair that I want to know if soft.
No Shawn. And I mean at all. When asked, he did not comment and moved on to the next question. Harsh. Is there trouble in paradise between the two friends? If so, when did this start? I have a theory but must wait till next time; loves.
Then in November, Shawn Mendes and girlfriend Camila Cabello sang Senorita at the AMA's, where (Y/n) would perform as well. During the couple's performance, the camera was on (Y/n) face, which seemed a little grim. It is a good thing her man was next to her, dancing along to the beat. I wish I had someone.
She would perform, and Shawn was under the magnifying glass next. A lot is written across his face, and we can't wait to dig deeper into next time. (Y/n)'s performance consists of her songs that were already released and added her new single, Starving. Wonder who the muse is?
(Y/n) has a lot of projects coming up that will lead to her being busy. What to expect? She will appear in a Netflix original series, The Umbrella Academy, season two; not much is known about her character. She is also resuming her role in Stranger Things. However, we do know she is not in this season of American Horror Story. Hopefully, next season if she has the time. Also, she was in The Devil All the Time. Starring with Tom Holand, Robert Patterson, and current boo, Sebastian Stan (rumor where they met). She also hinted at a full album realize in the coming days.
I am excited and can not wait! I hope the album comes out before Christmas. There are rumors the album will be about Sebastian, while there are rumors it is about her dearest friend, Shawn Mendes. Wonder what Shawn will think about the album. Get it? Oh, well, Shawn Mendes is also dropping his album soon called Wonder. So much is happening in December, and I am ready for it. I do have questions on what (Y/N) will do for Christmas? She has not been close to her family or Shawn. Will this be the first Christmas for Sebastian and (Y/N) to celebrate as a couple?
Time will tell.
XOXO
Dawnn S.
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It was December now. Shawn was becoming more intimate with Camila and becoming open about the relationship. He seemed happy. Was he? A part of him was okay, but there was a part of him sad. He still hasn't contacted his best friend (Y/N). He never went five days without any contact, and this is something new that he did not like. He always told her everything because of their strong bond, but he ruined things.
She has been busy writing and producing new music. Shawn knew because he would get recommendations to watch new videos of her songs on YouTube. Shawn wanted to deny that he did not listen to every song, trying to decode any messages. He would deny that he spent countless sleepless nights watching her videos, trying to see if she was affected by their loss as he felt. She also was a part of numerous movies and TV shows that haunted Shawn. He would make sure to go to the theaters alone, without being seen to get a glimpse of her.
Shawn forgot how busy she likes to keep herself. She would starve herself due to not having time, but he would always bring her food. Shawn would take her out for her to have fun and relax. Shawn could see how much she was working due to the various works and the album she is about to release. Her mind was always thinking whether an idea for a song or a Christmas gift for someone. Shawn fiddles with his phone, debating on if he should call her.
"Hello?" Her voice said, having a calming effect on Shawn. He felt this made him stronger to speak up. He realizes he wanted to reach out before he lost the courage.
"(Nickname)?" He asked, hesitantly, thinking she would hang upon him. He silently prayed she would talk to him and not hang up.
"Shawny, good to hear from you. " She admitted, glancing at her boyfriend, smiling brightly at him. Sebastian shoots her a look, curious about the fact she answered. Sebastian smirks, moving closer to her, placing a hand on her knee.
"How have you been?" He asked, really enjoying hearing her voice. He missed smelling the scent of pumpkin spice and cinnamon when he hugged her.
" I've been well...you?" (Y/N) asked, raising an eyebrow at her boyfriend, knowing he is up to something. She is trying to pay attention to the phone call, trying to hide how much she missed hearing Shawn's voice.
" G-good," he stuttered out, blushing at how lame he must have sounded. Shawn felt like an idiot. He should be apologizing to her, but all he could say is," I miss you," breathless, waiting for her response.
Silence.
He started to panic, thinking he made a mistake in telling her. He starts to run a hand through his hair. Shawn bites his lower lip nervously as his eyes shift around the room. Silently, he was glad that he was alone and did not have to worry about being embarrassed in front of his friends.
" I miss you too, Shawny," she finally replied, hating how weak she gave in to her feelings. Her boyfriend moves his hand higher up her thigh, fingers moving closer to her panties. She closes her eyes, knowing she should stop Sebastian, but loved how crazy he makes her; yearning for him to touch her, she spreads her legs. She silently thanked that she picked a skirt to wear as she bites back a moan when he teases her with his finger.
There is so much she has to tell Shawn. Tell him how much she loves him. How much he broke her heart when she found out he was dating Camila Cabello. However, nothing comes out as she lets out a soft gasp, watching Sebastian getting on his knees, pulling down her panties. She could only watch the smirk on his face as he lifts her skirt, seeing how wet she became from his touch.
" I would like that very much," Shawn replied happily, not having a clue about what is happening on the other side. Shawn felt like he was on his way to get his best friend back. Shawn couldn't believe how simple it was for him to talk to her. Yeah, he still had feelings for her, but that didn't matter. He was with Camila, and that is who he loves.
(Y/N)'s eyes shut as she tilts her head back, enjoying the sensation of Sebastian's tongue not being able to hide her moans anymore; she says a rush goodbye to Shawn, a promise to call him another time before hanging up. Quickly, she pushes Sebastian off her, grabbing his arm and leading him to the bedroom.
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(Y/N) lets out a snicker, reading the text messages between Sebastian and her. He loved to tease her about her crush on Harry Styles and the fact she told him if she had the chance, she would get with Harry. Sebastian was surprised to find out he was not her celeb crush, but he did become close. She did not count Shawn as a celeb crush because he liked him before he got famous. She thought he was the one for her, and they would get married when they were 20. However, things did not turn out as planned, and she is `moving on. Currently, she is in the blue room, watching from the screen as it plays the show.
"Hi, mate. I am just by your place, and I was wondering if you could help me get to work," Harry says on the phone, "great, thanks." Hanging up the phone, James appears, smiling and saying, "hey."
Harry starts to drive as the two converse with each other.
"How are you feeling about hosting?"
"It will be fine," Harry said, smiling as he nods his head. He then asks for advice, listening to every single word James says, finding it amusing. After faking laughing practice and clothing advice, Harry turns on the radio. Watermelon Sugar comes on, they both begin to sing to the song, jamming out as drive.
Harry's phone begins to ring, which makes them stop for a moment. Harry picks up the phone, "ello?" James shoots a confused look at Harry, wondering who is on the phone. "Yeah, I am close near you. I would not mind, yes. No worries, love," Harry said before hanging up. He turns to James, "I need to make a quick stop."
The next thing James can see is (Y/N) outside, with multiple shopping bags, smiling apologetically. "No way!" James exclaimed, not having to know the two had this planned for the segment. The two men get out of the car, grabbing some of the bags and placing them in the trunk.
"Sorry about this. I was Christmas shopping, but my car broke down. I did not need my manager to know I left the studio to shop. I also knew Harry was going to the studio soon, and it was fate that he was close."
The three make their way into the car as the car drives off towards the studio. "I thought you were busy?" James said in a questioning tone, not understanding what is going on.
" I was, but I knew I just had to appear. I just made sure to finish getting everything ready for the album to drop in a couple of days."
Harry looks in the review mirror, meeting (Y/N)'s eyes, "should we listen to music?" Laughing, (Y/N) nods her head, watching Harry turns on the radio once again, the sound of Starving. The three sing-alongs, jamming to the song before there is a new song that comes on. James and Harry stay silent, not knowing the words to the song. (Y/N) smiles, hearing her newest song that dropped out a few hours ago.
Car rides to Malibu
Strawberry ice cream, one spoon for two
And trading jackets
Laughing 'bout how small it looks on you (Ah-ha-ha-ha)
Watching reruns of Glee
Bein’ annoying, singing in harmony
I bet she's braggin' to all her friends, saying you’re so unique (Hm)
(Y/n) sings, stoping to let the pre-chorus play, feeling proud she is almost done with her album. She can move on to the next chapter of her life soon and begin to forget about Shawn.
So when you gonna tell her that we did that too?
She thinks it's special, but it's all re-used
That was our place, I found it first
I made the jokes you tell to her when she's with you
(Y/N) resumes singing, feeling she is giving a major hint on who the album is about. She initially did not want to drop the song because of the hints of heartbreak and the concept of him moving on. There are already people trying to connect each song to her friendship with Shawn.
Do you get déjà vu when she's with you?
Do you get déjà vu, hmm? (Ha)
Do you get déjà vu, huh?
Do you call her, almost say my name?
'Cause let's be honest, we kinda do sound the same
Another actress
I hate to think that I was just your type
And I bet that she knows Billy Joel
'Cause you played her "Uptown Girl"
You’re singing it together
Now I bet you even tell her how you love her
In between the chorus and the verse
(Y/N) stops, as she only wanted to perform a snippet of the new song. James raises his hands, not believing what happened. "Is that a new song of yours?" He asked, turning to look at (Y/N), not stopping from smiling. (Y/N) nods, a flush on her cheeks as she ducks down a little. "Yes, I want people to hear more of my new songs. My album is dropping tomorrow, and it seems like a good time. I need to move on with my life, and releasing my music is the change I need." The next thing the three know is that they arrived at the studio.
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How I take testosterone shots.
...with shots... of whiskey.
I kid, I kid... >->
Hello! I’m here to share all of my combined knowledge and experience about taking testosterone shots. There’s a lot of information online, and it can be quite overwhelming. I hope this helps!
Some quick things to note.
The more relaxed a muscle, the less it will hurt, if at all. BREATHE.
Try experimenting with heat and cold. I used to take my shots after a shower, but my doctors recommended using an ice pack instead. I find cold actually works better, so you can use that ice pack (not directly on your skin of course) to reduce swelling and pain.
When sterilizing, give your alcohol a few seconds to dry, that way it’ll sting less or not at all.
Note I will be using the words syringe and needle a lot. Syringe is the tube-part that holds your liquid. The needle is the pointy metal part. This is important to distinguish when it comes to measurements and what I’m trying to communicate.
Skin is made up of layers. There’s a thin soft part on top and then a really dense layer of subcutaneous tissue. This is a little tough to get through. Once you start injecting, you may feel your needle hesitantly stop at this point. Once you break through, it’ll seem your needle will just RUSH downwards. The tissues below are much less dense. Think trying to inject into a balloon filled with gel (without it popping). Don’t let it startle you too much when it starts going in faster after that layer. (See image below)
Store your testosterone bottle in a prescription bottle. It’ll help keep it sterile, upright, and keep it from leaking in case that self-heal rubber seal thing doesn’t quite heal. It’ll also be harder to lose since the testosterone bottles can be quite small sometimes.
Designate a sharps disposal receptacle. Sharps disposal bins are just too damn expensive and don’t fit a whole lot. Sure it’s safer for the environment and for those handling your trash, but you can also safely re-cap your needles and put them in a thick plastic bottle. In design school, we disposed of our xacto blades this way to keep our housekeepers safe. We don’t live in a perfect world, save your money, use a thick water bottle, fill that bottle up, recap your needles, etc. I’m not sure if hazardous waste accepts water bottles full of needles or not, who knows. If you’re afraid of your receptacle ending up in an ocean, I’d maybe try talking to your hazardous waste people (for the hormones as well as the needles). Otherwise... *shrug* --AMENDMENT-- I recently found out that some cities like LA search your garbage for more recycling which can make this method dangerous for people searching through your garbage. Take precaution, and unfortunately, you may have to buy a sharps disposal. Sorry. :/
Make sure you’re in a safe, quiet space away from pets, kids, annoying siblings, etc., anyone who can bother you or startle you or mess up your sterile space.
If you see any blueish veins on your skin, obviously don’t inject into those. You will have pain and a bloody mess. Ouch.
Speaking of, have your band-aid handy.
Don’t worry if some leaks out. Testosterone can be absorbed through the skin, plus it’s such a little amount.
Learn your favorite needle gauge. Inject-able testsosterone is a thick substance because it’s suspended in oil. Therefore, you need larger gauge needles than for something like insulin (I swear insulin is like thinner than water and those needles are teeeeeny)(we have a diabetic cat). Anywho, as with needles or tubes or piercings, the LOWER the number, the BIGGER/THICKER the size.
LOWER NUMBER = BIGGER SIZE
EXAMPLE: 16 gauge = OW TOO BIG DON’T USE THIS SIZE
EXAMPLE: 25 gauge = holy shit this is too thin, injecting will take hourssss is it even going in WTH.
I use 18g needles to draw my testosterone, 22/23g to inject. Therefore, I buy 3mL syringes with 18g needles (any length) PLUS 23g 1 inch needles. 1.5″ is also available but unnecessary. So if you want to go to the pharmacy and use what I use, ask for... (however many) 18g 3mL syringes with 23g 1″ needles. Make sure they MATCH. Some will say something like “Laura-Lok” or something like that, others won’t. They either both have to say this or not say this- it’s the kind of twisting mechanism at the base of the needle. Otherwise, you’re stuck with the same needle you use to draw and inject for the week.
You -can- use the same needles to draw your testosterone and to inject it, but each time you puncture something with a needle, it becomes damaged and more coarse. This may make injecting harder or more painful. I have a friend who prefers doing this with his size gauge because he feels the sharpness hurts him too much. It’s all up to you.
USE NEW NEEDLES/SYRINGES EVERY TIME. DO NOT RE-USE NEEDLES OR SYRINGES. SOME PEOPLE DO IT. DON’T DO IT. NEEDLES AND SYRINGES ARE CHEAP. IT’S NOT WORTH IT.
Image from this --> source.
This one’s from reddit, idk. Don’t reuse needles, kids. Unsanitary plus this.
How to prep your shot.
1- Sterilize the top of your testosterone bottle/vial. If it’s new/capped, it doesn’t matter too much. It’s a good habit to have though, especially if you’re uncapping it with dirty fingers.
2- Draw air into your syringe equal to your dosage. This will help displace the liquid in your vial to make drawing it up easier.
3- With the vial down and your needle pointing down, insert the needle and inject the air into the vial. Flip your syringe and vial upside-down so the vial is on top with your needle inside. Draw up your dosage without bubbles. **If you are swapping out needles, draw up an extra teeny bit as needles will retain some of the liquid. So if you’re drawing to a line like .4mL, maybe hit juuust over that line.
4- Turn your bottle back down and withdraw your syringe/needle.
5- If you are swapping needles, turn your syringe up with the needle in the air. Recap your needle, twist off, and twist on your new needle. INJECT THE AIR OUT OF YOUR NEEDLE HEAD. Do this by pressing gently on the plunger until you see no air bubbles in the needle’s base and you see a drop or two of fluid come out. This is why you drew a slight bit extra fluid in step 3. Getting the air out of the base can be hard, don’t worry. This is because they’re built to trap the air from coming through for safety, but we don’t want to risk even that.
6- Your shot is ready! Woo! If you need to, you can gently recap your needle. Try not to hit the tip of it. If you do, it’s not the end of the world.
How to do your shot yourself.
The “proper” location in which to give yourself your testosterone shot, according to my endocrinologists’s nurse, is in your rectus femoris.
So sit down, relax, and measure about 1/2 of a hand away from your knee and a hand from your hip. Stick towards the chunk of muscle that lays on the top outer side of your leg. That’s your safest zone for painless injection.
After you’ve chosen a spot, sterilize it, and sterilize your fingers (a personal precaution I take). Take your not-dominant fingers and gently press down and pull apart the skin near the injection site. This helps reduce distance and toughness of injection.
Take a deep breath, keep breathing (lest your muscles tense up). Insert your needle with your dominant hand. Although it is advised to press the plunger with your non-dominant fingers, I prefer to do it with the same hand I’m injecting with. (***This is where you aspirate.) And inject.
You don’t have to have your needle in ALL the way, although it is recommended, especially if you’re a little chunkier than most. If you inject in fat, that’s okay, it just may take longer for testosterone to hit your system. Just make sure at least half an inch is in or more, k? Try going in all the way if you can (if you have a 1″ needle).
After all of the testosterone is in, gently pull out the needle and you’re done!
If you’re shaking, that’s okay too. My nurse laughed because as she was teaching me, it looked like I was giving myself a tattoo. It was awful. Awfully funny.
How to have someone give you your shot.
Prep your shot.
You’ll have to take off your underwear, or at least one buttcheek’s worth of cloth there if you can manage. Chose your side.
Now, a lot of people, especially on TV, will inject into their own (or each others’) gluteus medius, which is like the side of your backside. My nurse, however, told me this method which is in the gluteus maximus, the butt of your... butt.
From Rick and Morty, “Something Ricked this way Comes”
No, testosterone is not pink. Yes, I wish it was.
Lean over a counter or table, probably about as high as your waist maybe. Whatever is comfortable and stable.
On the side you chose to take your shot on, take that foot and turn your toes inwards towards your other foot, probably at about 30-45 degrees. This moves your leg in a way that forces that injection muscle to relax.
Your injection site will be between the tail of your spine and the lower outer corner of your buttocks if you draw a line. (I should really have drawn a picture for this one.)
Sterilize injection site and fingers (***and aspirate if desired) and inject.
(I’ve never had this particular injection done, but this is how my nurse taught me.)
***What is aspiration? Do I have to aspirate before injecting?
Aspiration is when you insert your needle and draw up (before injecting your testosterone). This method is used to see whether or not you’re drawing up blood; if so, you would be injecting into a vein or artery. This is a controversial topic as injecting testosterone into a vein can be very dangerous, but all of the nurses I’ve seen have expressed that this is not an issue with testosterone injections at my injection site. Many people agree and disagree. Still, if you’re concerned, attempt to draw fluid up before injecting your testosterone just to be sure. I don’t aspirate now. I may or may not aspirate in the future, who knows.
Other injection locations...
There’s a lot of different opinions out there and methods as to where to inject. I’ve done it a few different places myself. I’m just going with what nurses have told me and what’s been best for me. You do you. (But please for the love of God I implore you do not inject in your inner thigh it is soft tissue all of your nerves and veins are there it hurts I hit a lymphatic vein once and that pain does not go away for like a week solid omg doooooooooon’t.)
Hope this helps! I’ve been meaning to do a video or some illustrations, but I currently ain’t got no time for dat. Maybe if I had a patreon, idk. Oh well. Enjoy your shots shots shots shots shots shots erryboday.
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One of His Best Kittens (7) - Plag Appreciation Week, Day 7: The Ring
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 |Day 7|
Warning: Contains spoilers to season 2.
Also on AO3 / fanfiction.net
*** Angst alert is still valid ***
But I ask you to patiently read until the end and it'll be worth it.
Day 7: The Ring
The church was exceptionally quiet given the occasion. Plagg peeked from the side door, next to the altar where he had talked at length to Nino. Now he watched his retreating back. The man was still limping a bit, although weeks after he’d been released from the hospital, he was in much better shape already. He had lost much weight, the black suit he chose to wear that day apparently form fitting before, now hung on him like on a rack.
Nino walked by Gabriel and Adele Agreste, who already took their places in the front row and were eyeing the crowd anxiously. A discreet police escort occupied the second row and secured the side corridor. Young Lahiffe paid Adrien’s parents a little bow and joined Alya at the front of the other row of benches.
The redhead was helping Tom and Sabine into their seats. The Dupain-Chengs were both in tears although it seemed that the baker decided to take “Cry me a river” quite literally. Ever prepared Alya offered him some tissues as he clearly ran out of his own supply.
Plagg spotted the mayor standing nearby. He was nervously rehearsing his speech under the scrutinous inspection of his daughter. Chloe stood out from the crowd like a beacon. Her choice of clothes for the occasion, albeit impeccable in style, could only be described as controversial. She was wearing the most flowery dress Plagg had ever seen. From what her kwami had told him earlier, this was supposed to be her tribute to the brave heroes of Paris, although she confessed in secret that it was mainly to make Pollen happy.
The little cat sighed, trying to ignore the lump residing in his throat. He was the embodiment of bad luck, but deep down he wished he could get as lucky as some of his kwami friends. He felt a tiny arm on his shoulder patting him compassionately. Finally tearing his gaze from the crowds Plagg returned to the side room and closed the door behind him.
‘Does it really have to be now ,’ he asked for a thousandth time although he knew the answer already. He’d been hoping for a sudden change of heart but clearly it was all in vain.
‘I believe this is the best way, Plagg,’ Wayzz patted him sympathetically over the back again. ‘And it’s not only my view on the matter. This is what Master Fu had recommended too, you know.’
‘I wish there was another way,’ the sorrowful kwami replied.
Wayzz fell silent for a moment as if contemplating something, but he finally only shook his head. ‘There isn’t,’ he flew to Plagg and patted him on the shoulder. ‘This is for the best. You and Tikki have done more than enough. It’s time.’
‘It isn’t fair,’ the black kwami grumbled defiantly. He didn’t know why it hurt him so much. ‘Why do I need to leave him?’
‘This moment would come anyway. No miraculous holder ever escaped death, Plagg,’ Wayzz sighed. ‘And no one ever will. Death is the end that awaits them all, sooner or later. It’s nothing new to you.’
‘Nothing new,’ Plagg echoed his friend’s words. He remembered each one of his kittens, and every end. Sometimes he envied them.
‘Each of your Chosens changed the world,’ the green turtle pointed out with a hint of pride in his voice.
‘But this one changed me,’ Plagg murmured under his breath.
‘I’m sorry,’ Wayzz repeated once again. It seemed as if over the past weeks every conversation the little cat had ended with that line. ‘It’s time, Plagg. You had more than enough time to say your goodbyes. You didn’t leave his side since the final battle.’
‘We live through millennia and you really refuse to give me this little moment?’
Wayzz ignored his pleas. He pointed to the ornamental black box on the table. ‘You should do this before the ceremony,’ he admonished the black kwami.
‘Can’t we at least wait until this is over?’
This time the turtle kwami huffed in exasperation. Plagg wasn’t surprised, but he still had to try every trick he could.
‘It has to be done now,’ Wayzz said gravely. ‘This is Adrien’s path. You cannot accompany him in this journey. That’s not what miraculous were made for. These matters don’t concern them. My only advice is – keep it quick, it’ll be less painful.’ With that the green sprite left, phasing through the door and into the church.
A few moments later there was a surreptitious knock on the door. Plagg didn’t bother to reply, he settled for sulking in the corner. He hung his head as soon as he heard the familiar steps entering the room.
‘Hey there, buddy,’ the little cat felt a finger scratching him behind the ears. ‘Would you come out?’
Plagg stayed silent and still. That lump in his throat only got bigger at the caress.
‘Please don’t do that,’ the gentle voice pleaded. It was as resigned as the black sprite felt himself. He finally turned around and looked into sad green eyes.
Adrien gave him a shy smile, a mix of affection and sorrow marring his features. Plagg nuzzled into his hand and his Chosen stroked him gently over the head and back. The kwami settled on his palm and closed his eyes. Adrien brought him to his chest where the little cat could easily listen to the strong and loud rhythm of the man’s heart. The heart he had heard cease beating just a few weeks ago but him and Tikki broke the rules and brought it back, employing miraculous magic for personal purpose. He knew there would be a price to pay and he wouldn’t even blink if he needed to do this a second time. But now reality pressed on with the bill to settle.
‘I don’t want to do this,’ Adrien whispered, still stroking the black kwami.
Plagg set his jaw. Although his heart ached he knew it was all said and done. The gods of creation and destruction granted Adrien a second chance, a new life, and he was going to spend it with Marinette. The last thing Plagg would do now was to burden his charge with that knowledge. Master Nino and Wayzz were very clear about it. This stayed between Tikki and him. As far as the world was concerned, there simply had been a malfunction at the hospital but thankfully Adrien’s health hadn’t suffered. In fact, he had finally regained consciousness and that moment marked the beginning of his convalescence.
‘It’s better this way, kid,’ the black cat said instead. ‘You deserve a life with the person you love and no more magical shit, no matter how entertaining you think it is. Miraculous could interfere with your fate and you’ve earned your chance at happiness.’
‘It’s not fair, Plagg,’ Adrien argued and the kwami sighed inwardly at how much he didn’t want this either. ‘You are my family. You helped us. You saved me. You should get that chance too.’
‘I already did, kid,’ the kwami said, careful to keep any traces of disappointment out of his voice. ‘And I will again. Countless number of times.’ He realized, that for the first time he wasn’t looking forward to it.
‘But not like this,’ Adrien countered. ‘Not when there’s peace and a happy beginning.’
‘That’s not how miraculous works,’ Plagg shook his head. ‘At least I got a happy end, which already is more than I could possibly hope for.’ Now that was a thought that brought a little bit of serenity to his troubled mind. He rubbed his head into Adrien’s chest and purred lightly eliciting a chuckle from his wielder.
‘Here,’ a piece of camembert landed in front of the little cat’s nose. ‘One for the road?’
The kwami wordlessly took the treat from his Chosen’s trembling fingers. Adrien produced a second piece and with a small smile brought it to his own mouth. They chewed in silence.
Plagg wished he could drag this out, but Wayzz was right, it would only be more painful.
‘Come on, kid,’ he nuzzled into Adrien’s right hand one last time and caught the miraculous between his paws. ‘Let’s make that place for your wedding ring.’
His Chosen touched the jewel, his fingers lingering over the cool metal hesitantly.
'Goodbye, Chat Noir.' Plagg paused. That didn't seem right. His kitten was more to him than that.
'Goodbye, Adrien Agreste,' he whispered looking into the green eyes once again.
‘Goodbye, Plagg,’ Adrien replied. He pulled the ring off his finger and reverently placed it in the black box.
***
As Plagg disappeared into the miraculous he closed his eyes and prepared for his well deserved slumber. How long until he wakes up next time when he and Tikki are needed again? A few years? Decades? A century? As sleep claimed him his thoughts ran to his other half, falling into dormancy not far away. He dreamt of her laugh, but also of Marinette’s baked camembert and Adrien’s puns. Of children with dark hair and green eyes. Of freedom behind the bars.
***
The inevitable pull and blinding light brought him back to the world. A new Chosen awaited.
He stared into familiar, if a bit puffed and watery, green eyes and blinked a few times before noticing the miraculous on Adrien’s finger, just above a stylish but modest band of silver with a little ladybug engraved in it. The blond was standing still, watching him warily. Marinette, still in her wedding dress and with a beamy smile on her bright face, was holding Adrien’s other hand within her own palms and Plagg spied on her finger a matching silver wedding ring with engraved paw print.
He heard someone clearing his throat and turned his head only to discover Nino and Wayzz, grinning so smugly, he could hear the skin on their faces creak. The little cat shook his head, not sure if it hadn’t been another dream, when he found himself caught into a red whirlwind.
‘We’re back, Plaggie!’ Tikki squealed right into his ear twirling him around.
‘How?’ was all the black kwami could choke out.
‘In recognition of your achievements,’ Wayzz stated solemnly, which was quite a sight considering the width of his smile, ‘the current Guardian decided to reconsider your plea.’
‘Due to special circumstances,’ Nino continued his thought, ‘but also six testimonies of reliable witnesses-‘
‘What circumstances?’ Plagg.exe finally restarted properly and the black kwami started processing.
‘Your Chosen is best friends with the current Guardian and you happened to assist in saving his life,’ Marinette whispered theatrically, ‘on top of saving the whole city and world from what could have easily become a magical war,’ she winked and smirked cheekily at him. She brushed a stray blue curl behind her ear and he spotted the now black earring sitting there inconspicuously.
‘But the rules…’ Plagg blurted out.
‘I’m the Guardian,’ Nino stated proudly. ‘I make the rules. New times require new solutions. This-‘ he pointed at Adrien’s ring and Marinette’s earrings, ‘is mine.’
‘And those six witnesses?’ Plagg’s tail curled into a giant question mark.
‘All reputable, experienced and wise,’ Nino said smugly. ‘I have no doubt as to their testimonies. And they all confirm you are a trustworthy, steadfast and compassionate kwami who deserves a happy beginning.’
‘Don’t tell anyone or my reputation is ruined,’ the little cat muttered under his breath. ‘Wait, you said six witnesses?’ His brain was already computing that particular equation, but it needn’t bother as the rest of the kwami gang peeked from behind the Guardian’s back and waved happily at their friend.
The black sprite eyed all that crowd in front of him suspiciously but they didn’t seem like mocking him. The miraculous was wedged firmly on Adrien’s finger and the blond didn’t look like he would let it go anytime soon. His Chosen’s green eyes were full of happiness and the black sprite could already feel the joy bubbling in the pit of his stomach.
He couldn’t be more happy. Well, almost. Only one thing left.
‘So,’ Plagg drawled in a lazy nasal tone, ‘where’s my cheese?’
* The End *
Thank you for being here with me through out this Week. Thank you for your lovely comments (I’m looking at you @ofekma :) ), likes and reblogs. If you liked this story, check out my other fics. You'll find both fluff and angst there, whichever you prefer.
Next on my update list - the final chapter of Tomorrow's Hopes. It should be out in about a week or two.
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