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skoulsons · 1 year

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you know what time it is. my scrambled thoughts. took me an hour and a half to finish the ep 🥴

TLOU EP2

people have said this ep is really good and intense so I’m excited

HERE WE GO

where are we

OH JAKARTA

we going back to two days before it broke out it looks like cause the 24th

Oooh police? What did she do

I think every ep is gonna start with a flashback so that’s cool

or is she like a doctor or something and knows something about the fungus?

she looks distressed?

Ibu ratna okay. Prof of mycology so they need her to inspect the cordyceps or something

I remember seeing a pic of her floating around

my episode froze why

Ophiocordyceps

A HUMAN?

cant survive in humans suree

oh dear is this person gonna be a clicker already or something

oh no okay it’s just her corpse

EUGH I hate surgery stuff and cutting like that

is she gonna wake up I fear

This is so gross please

OH MY FORHDKF that’s horrifying

bro I feel sick wth

FLOUR AND GRAIN FACTORY people were right

so she bit three people and they were all taken into observation

oh fourteen that’s a lot

listening carefully

“There is no vaccine” you’re damn right thank you joel

BOMB alright cool

it’s gonna be hiroshima all over again

was that too much im sorry

no she wants to be with her family before they all die :(

INTROOOOOO

oh the music. gustavo I love you

I cant skip this intro it’s too good man

and the little Joel and Ellie <3

alright back to reality

look at her sleeping. she’s so tiny

they really put butterflies everywhere in this show

her bed hair 😭

did they just shove her in a room or something and tell her to go to sleep

OH THEYRE STARING AT HER AOFHSKDHJER

I feel like I just experienced whiplash

oh cause she’s infected

sir that’s the second time you’ve aimed a gun at her in the last two days

im only 11 minutes in at this rate I’ll never get through this episode

“Don’t worry about that” “well I’m gonna” 😭

“there’s not gonna be anything bad in here” “just you” “oh funny” STOPPP I cant wait to get moments like these where they’re smiling

Joel :((

holy crap. “You need to stop talking about this kid like she’s got some kind of life in front of her”

“Guess not you guys” 😭

joel being scared of Tess going over to Ellie bc he doesn’t want her to get hurt :( the end of this ep is gonna suck real bad

“You must’ve heard that he wants to shoot you” :(

THE FACE PALM

“She told me not to tell anybody and now I’m telling the first people that i-“ this is so Ellie. it’s about the vaccine isn’t it

YUP

Joel knowing exactly what she was saying 😭

FUCK YOU MAN I DIDNT ASK FOR THIS THATS FROM THE GAMEEEE

Tess having to be their mediator

I GET IT!? damn no

her making the clicks 😭

I can’t believe I get to see my little comfort character in live action whisper an “okay” and throw his hands outwards. I love you joel miller

ILL JUST THROW A SANDWICH AT THEM

the chirping birds :)

I hope there’s a little instinctive moment where Joel protects her this ep. IM YEARNING FOR IT (I got it :D)

man those buildings look gnarly

I love how Joel just keeps walking while Tess indulges her questions. he’s so annoyed 😭

they’re such a little family 🫶🏻

oh I’m dumb I had captions this whole time and never put them on

GUSTAVOOOO

NO YOURE JOKING THE LITTLE GIRAFFE TOY. REALLY. REALLY NEIL.

Joel’s just causally eavesdropping cause he won’t talk to her directly but is also still curious

TESS IS SUCH A MOM

Riley :/

you got some balls on you sister 💀

I know I said this last week but Joel really has the “too tired for this shit” plastered on his face all the time and it’s delightful

the scenery is phenomenal

ooh mention of spores

they’ve really got the whole “Ellie bombarding them with questions and inquiring about every little thing” down

OOH CLICKER CLICK. that was loud too

AW LITTLE DUCKS LOOK AT THEM

and a frog too 😭

OH YEHA SHE CANT SWIM

“Have you heard of books?” 💀 he’s SO done with her

NO SMART ASS. his little jump to show her it’s not deep 😭

HIM REACHING HIS HAND TO HELP HER UP <33333333

HE PULLED AWAY SO AGGRESSIVELY

this whole set is so good

YOU TRY CLIMBING TEN FLOORS WITH OUR KNEES. they’re so old this is so cute

ARE WE GONNA GET HIM BOOSTING YHEM UP YES

he won’t even grab her shoulder to shove her aside. mans grabbed a fist full of her hoodie and backpack 😭

“I’m gonna need a few minutes” boy I hope this joelellie convo goes well

ELLIE STOP FLIPPING THE KNIFE

“The circus” he’s so tired

AWW HONESTY ABOUT WHERE HES FROM <3

he’s downplaying her knowledge so much I love this

NOT HER ASKING ABOUT THEM

“PASS”

“no more questions about me” :(

this direction is beautiful. neil I take back anything bad I’ve said about you

OH I THOUGJT YOU WENT TO SCHOOL. he’s so snippy

was that a hint of him smiling. was it. or is my brainrot convincing me of things. WAS IT. she said it’s a really shitty one and it cuts to him I SWEAR THE LOOK ON HIS FACE AND HIS EYES I SWEAR

“sometimes” :( he looks like he’s thinking abt sarah

their height difference bro I can’t wait til they hug

NO WAS SHE BIT BACK THERE?? or no

im trying to cut these into small sections so… next section I guess?

wow. that’s a lot of bodies

all the infected noises wow

wow that’s incredibly scary

ooh the fungus being like a hive mind sort of thing? Interesting

MUSEUMMM

ooh he was testing it

“did Marlene pack you one of these or just sandwiches?” 😭

“I HAVE A SPARE HAND” “CONGRATULATIONS” they’re so funny. if y’all could see the grin on my face

this is so spooky

that guy is messed up

JOELS FACE SHUSHING HER

“from this point forward, we are silent” yes sir whatever you say sir <3

this building is really falling apart

Joel turning back to look a them :’)

these first two eps have a lot of trailer shots which is good

the bodies look so gnarly

why did Joel look so soft opening that door. he just looks so 🤏🏻

oh look, a rare untouched room. not for long

CLICKER TIME RIGHT?

him helping Ellie up :’’’)

wow that’s a gorgeous shot of their lights lighting up the dust from the debris

oh my gosh dude

DUDE THE CLICKER ISBSO GOOD

joel has a tear in his eye telling her to be quiet. I might just 🕳👩‍🦯

ITS SO FREAKY

NOT A SECONF ONE?

it’s right there EUGH

they look so good dude

he sees Ellie he’s going over to get her

his backpack almost hit her in the face 😭

ITS SO CLOSE TO HIS FACE

CLOSE YOUR MOUTH JOEL

this is a serious scene but I can’t help but look at Ellie holding the flashlight on the clicker while joel fires and immediately being reminded of all the times my dad has had to fix something and I have to hold the flashlight over his shoulder while he yells at me to hold it better

HIM GRABBING HER TO PUSH HER BEHIND HIM

oh she was bit a second time I THOUGHT SHE WAS

“If it was gonna happen to ONE of us” mmmm not quite true

ROOF SCENE ROOF SCENE ROOF SCENE ROOF SCENE

“For once, maybe we could actually win” :/she’s acting like this bc she’s bit and she doesn’t get to win

WORD FOR WORD? WORD FOR WORD!

he looks sm softer looking at her :(

THE WATCH GLANCE

that ladder is so unstable

last ten mins

man she’s in such a rush to get there :/ Joel’s suspicious

EUGH was that crushing his head? sheesh

that bloods looking pretty fresh

oh here we go

oh that’s disgusting okay

Here we goooo

“That’s not my home” why does it look like that broke Joel.

OUR LUCK HAD TO RUN OUT SOONER OR LATER

SHE INFECTED

NO JOEL LOOKS SO

NOT THE BACK AWAY??

on her neck still wow.

OOPS RIGHT

she’s shaking already :(

YOU GET HER THERE YOU KEEP HER ALIVE AND YOUBSET EGRRYTHING RIGHT. ALL THE SHIT WE DID

HES CRYINGGGGG DONT LOOK AT ME HIS EYES ARE RED

we the tendrils are OH OH OH THEYRE WAKING UP OH THE WHOLE CROWD IS WAKING UP

joel baby you gotta go

NOT JOELS BREATH HITCHING

SAVE WHO YOU CAN SAVE *immediately grabs Ellie*

Tess :(

LH THRYRE SO GROSS

I hate that

joel :((

Tess went out like a hero tho what a champ

12/10 episode!! So freaking good

#it was so good. Even better than the premiere I’d say #what a fantastic way to hook people in on the show #tlou spoilers #the last of us hbo #joel miller #ellie williams

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spid3namy · 10 months

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✶ MILES "PROWLER" MORALES - EARTH 42 FLUFF HEADCANONS

𓇼 boy most definitely a taylor swift fan like he fr be jamming out to that shit and his friends be like "😨 taylor swift???"

𓇼 in addition to listening to ms. tay tay swift, he listens to kali uchis and knows EVERY SINGLE GOD DAMN LYRIC TO EACH SONG like this man is OBSESSED with that woman's music

𓇼 has called earth 1610 miles the n-word once on accident and apologized for it almost immediately

𓇼 loves when he gets his hair played with despite it being in braids majority of the time

𓇼 this man is SUCH a smooth talker like you say something normal, he'll turn it around on you and flirt with you.

𓇼 bro fr only let's his mama braid his hair.. like he fr a mama's boy and you can't convince me otherwise

𓇼 when rio found out about the other miles, it made him jealous cus he got more attention than him (bro is so cute like omg 🥺 pouting and shit)

𓇼 gets flustered hella easy. call him cute, his face redder than tomato like this man is so easy to make blush

𓇼 he knows how to ride a motorcycle cus his uncle taught him like the bad influence he is

𓇼 him and earth 1610 miles def switch places just to fool people

𓇼 he snorts when he laughs then he be getting all angry and shit cus he fr embarrassed

𓇼 if he's too lazy to fix up his braids, he'll just wear a durag all day or a bonnet whichever one he feels like

𓇼 knowing that earth 1610 miles isn't that fluent in spanish, he calls him names and plays it off like he doesn't but rio knows. she knows.

𓇼 yall know huey and riley from the boondocks right??? im not that old??? well, whatever.. him and earth 1610 are literally them. that one episode where the two were home alone and beat the shit out of each and huey won??? yeah happened between those two. and that tall ass basketball player looking boy earth 1610 miles beat prowler miles up so badly... like he was so embarrassed by his loss that he ain't talk to him for a week. (bitch ass)

𓇼 he secretly loves animals like he fr be begging his mama for a pet. only to get told no then having a tantrum over it.

𓇼 bro used to be that one "weird" kid in school that played with barbies.. like he had such a weird obsession with being like barbie. it made his parents and uncle concerned about him

𓇼 his uncle is that person to come pick him up when he get in trouble and be praising him like "YEAHHH, YOU SHOULDVE BEAT THEY ASS 😍" and the principal be like "😨.. he sent a kid to the ER, sir???" then miles be there just vibing cus he knew he was right for what he did.

𓇼 bro is a sucker for neck kisses, don't even gotta be sexual.. like he becomes weak to his knees at them bitches. like, you want him to shut the hell up??? kiss his neck.

𓇼 def a gamer boy in free time, got the set up and headset and everything

𓇼 i kid you not, bro can't take being called short like if you taller than him and call him "shorty" or anything like that, he will personally punch you so hard to just make himself feel better.

𓇼 him and earth 1610 miles def do that whole "😨 you got my face!" or like that mirror thing when people clones of themselves in front of people just to scare them. they be thinking they so damn funny with it too ��

𓇼 probably has kissed a man before. on purpose. and liked it.

𓇼bitch ass boy with a tough persona. that's all i gotta say about that

𓇼 bro most DEFINITELY had a my little pony phase and i ain't being convinced otherwise like it's just a fact atp

𓇼 enjoys watching horror movies with his uncle.. makes him feel safe and happy

𓇼 kid you not, he would be the type to tell lame ass "yo mama" or dad jokes then be thinking he so damn funny for it

𓇼 TERRIFIED of bugs. screamed when he saw what he thought was a fly in the house. turns out it was just a strand of his hair in his face..

𓇼 he one of them people who be like going to a certain fast food place/restaurant so often that the workers through know not only his name but his order as well like its engraved into their brains.

𓇼 can't ever take this boy no where 🙄 like he's one of them little kids that touch and ask for shit they don't need then be making a mess everywhere. OH AND DEFINITELY DO NOT TAKE EARTH 1610 MILES WIT YALL.. these boys be acting a fool so rio gotta beat their asses when she get home.

𓇼 he be one of those people who laughs at literally anyone crying in movies.. like he know it ain't right, but he straight up don't give a shit.

𓇼 he was also one of those kids who never got anything for valentine's day in elementary school because they thought he was weird so rio got him candy and told him a friend from overseas gave it to him... somehow.

𓇼 you two play video games... you better not hold back on him. you doing your hardest and still beating him? he act like he hate it but he loves how you don't ever try and let him win (even tho he a sore loser and for what 🙄)

𓇼 he tried to cook you a meal once cus he wanted to be nice... almost burned your damn place down to the ground. and it was to the point where the WHOLE ASS POT WAS BURNT LIKE WHAT???

𓇼 enjoys getting things rather than receiving cus he don't even be knowing what to get fr

𓇼 flirty as hell. that's it.

𓇼 can't dance. bro ain't got no rhythm. can't even play just dance the right way that's how bad it is.

𓇼 he's secretly a sucker for anything romance related. not that he'd ever admit it. he has put in his draft of his will to get rid of any romance related item in his room so no one finds out.

𓇼 when earth 1610 miles told him about how gwen went through his sketchbook without asking and played it off as cool, he got smacked. like prowler miles smacked him so damn hard, it echoed through the whole apartment, and rio had to make sure the two were okay.

𓇼 he would most definitely make tiktok thirst traps but get embarrassed when people he knows finds them.

that's all i got for now 😍 i might do another part to this cus, let's be honest here, this boy got a chokehold on me, and i ain't mad about it 🤭

#spiderman across the spiderverse #miles morales prowler #prowler miles morales headcanons #headcanon #spiderman headcanon #i need help #he has such a tight chokehold on me it's crazy #love this man fr #across the spider verse changed my life forever man

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petitelepus · 1 year

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Yahoo ! Can I have a twisted Wonderland matchup pls 🙏

Name : Riley

Age :16

Sexuality: pan

Pronouns :they/ them

Personality : I sometimes want to go outside like go shopping and sometimes want to stay home and play video games, im an affective person I like hugging and holding hands and cheek kisses even with friends I'm a kind person and help others no matter what, I have trust issues and I don't trust people Im scared being backstabed I will do anything to make my friend comfortable and happy with me my love language is physiqual affection, sometimes people take advantage of me and I know it but I keep them because I don't want to stay alone again , I daydream alot and don't care about anything and Im night owl and Love doing shit at night, I hate looking myself in the mirror cuz I think Im ugly, I have anxiety and panic/cry when people look at me, I lie sometimes and can manipulete someone easily, Im a an INTP gemini and that one friend who has no energy, laugh at any jokes, weird, quiet and adorable, Im quite smart and can't be serious , im Shy and if you are Friends with me I will be chaotic

Likes :otome games and fanfics with gn mc sweets, Spicy, anime, Cosplay , video games and plushies

Dislikes : racists ,homophobic ,F! reader in fanfics ,bullies ,homework , my bro and my ex Friends

Hobbies cooking Cosplaying Reading writing gaming playing Violon and dancing

I match you with Idia Shroud!

Alright, you and Idia are like two peas in a pod. You both love gaming, anime, cosplay, and sweets, you both play violin and so much more. The two of you most likely met when you ventured to the Board Game Club, eager to join and find some proper friends.

Idia most likely didn't even look at you or lift his attention from his tablet, deciding to let Azul handle the new member aka you... But then you glance over Idia's shoulder and see him playing this pretty new but potential Otome game with Gacha pulling technique in it.

You commented that he had a pretty good team and Idia shrieked as he was startled by you. After that, he was pretty wary of you, fearing you and thinking that you were another "Normie"... Until you brought your own console to the next Board Game Club meeting and showed him your own team.

Idia wasn't going to do much, just glance, but then he was awed by how you had gotten the Legendary Suitor, and you even had duplicates! You offered him your extra character and a beautiful friendship was formed that day.

Idia is actually very educated and knows nearly everything there is to know about LGBTQ+ and the people who recognize themselves as one of or multiple of the given choices. He understands you very well since he also is a Pan.

Idia actually always wanted to try cosplaying, but he never had the courage to actually do so. He has costumes, some that he created himself and ones he has commissioned from professional cosplayers and had delivered to his dorm.

He has dressed in the safety of his own room, but never outside. That is until he met you. Despite being so similar and you even being younger than him, you are so brave. You even come up with a way for him to join you in some Cons he always wanted to visit! Just wear a mask! How did he not realize it sooner?

The young adult isn't a fan of physical affection, but if it's you then he doesn't mind them that badly. The tips of his blue hair turn pink whenever you smile his way, but he must remind himself that you are still a little younger than him.

Taking notice of how young you are, Idia doesn't think about dating you until you turn 18. As much as he likes you, the rules are very clear.

Besides, this way you had a way out, in case you would prefer that newbie Pomefiore student or those two troublemakers from Heartslabyul, over Idia...

When this happens you notice quickly that Idia is going to his dark place and you gently hug him and just hold him, letting him slowly know that you are there and you will wait until you are old enough for him.

Both of you have a bad habit of putting yourselves down and if you do this near each other, a light argument is sure to be born. No worries, you don't insult each other, you complement each other. It's different and leaves you both blushing at the end of the argument as you slowly take in all the sweet things you yelled at each other.

You trust Idia and he trusts you so you make a real power team in games as in real life also. Idia would never break the deep bond of respect and love you hold for each other and he has trusted his Priestest's life into your Rogue's hands more than once.

Of course, if it's PvP then get ready to have your ass whooped. You two are either the best allies there are when against someone else or the most vicious rivals when against each other... But, every time you are against each other, you are taunting each other with big smiles on your faces. The two of you know when to keep things honorable.

Last but not least, the fanfiction. Yes, Idia does not only play and cosplay, but he also has written fanfiction. What do you mean Fem!MC? Fuck no, it's Gender Neutral MC so everyone can enjoy it!

You are in love, and oh boy, how he loves you back.

#matchup #twisted wonderland matchup #twisted wonderland #twst #idia shroud #anon #ENJOY!#I'm getting tired and you can tell by the way my writing changes #Ha ha

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gryffinwall · 2 years

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Lucas Friar Appreciation Post

Lucas often gets a bad rap for not being able to choose between the girls during the Not-a-Triangle situation – the phrase “fuckboy” gets used a lot – so it's only fitting he's the next one to receive an appreciation post.

1. Lucas put in a lot of work to be a better person, and it shows.

We know him as New York Lucas, who keeps his cool, makes good grades, and stays out of trouble. But it’s pretty clear he had to work through a LOT before transforming into the easy-going Lucas we've come to know. Not a lot of grown-ass adults can successfully manage their anger issues, so it’s pretty dang impressive Lucas was able to do it on his own.

2. He’s a great friend who will always be there for anyone who needs him.

Lucas was quick to defend Farkle when cool jock bro Billy called him a nothing. He stood up for Zay against that 30-something middle school kid even though it meant Lucas himself possibly getting in trouble for it. He felt crushed at not being able to protect the gang from the high school seniors. And of course, in spite of everything I just said about his anger management prowess, he was ready to stand up for Riley when he realized she was being bullied. He was the protector of the group, and he took his job seriously.

3. Lucas truly supported Maya’s art.

Oh look, my Lucaya bias is showing again! But it’s true – Lucas was consistently a huge source of support for Maya when it came to her art. He encouraged her to keep trying when she was ready to give up, and who could forget when he didn’t want the arts program to get cut because he knew those classes made her happy? Sure, Riley and the others supported her too, but Lucas seemed to have a better understanding of how deeply Maya's art meant to her.

4. The Not-a-Triangle was hard on him because he genuinely didn’t want to hurt either of the girls.

Okay, this one might be controversial. After all, it’s where he gets his fuckboy reputation. But hear me out: Lucas cared more about not hurting the girls and not damaging their friendship than he did about what he would get out of picking one of them. I won’t deny that some of that has to do with guilt, but let’s get real, how many guys would feel that upset over hurting someone he cared about that he was practically unwilling to make a decision at his own expense? And let's call it like it is: Lucas clearly felt unheard for a long time during that whole situationship. The girls were very much a part of why it took him so long to decide, but somehow the blame falls mainly on him.

5. He was surprisingly well-rounded for being the “face.”

Farkle called him “just a face” a lot and that couldn't be farther from the truth. Lucas was a great athlete, but he worked hard in school to the point of winning an athlete scholar award. He had a clear vision of what he wanted to do in life (become a veterinarian, in case you’ve forgotten). He also was elected class president, was vocal about his religious beliefs, got cast as Romeo in the school play, showed he cared more about ethics than money and won a bull riding competition. He also had a good sense of humour and was able to "tangle" with Maya, her words, pretty easily. We got a hint of an interesting family dynamic, what with his mother being the doting, loving parent and his dad being a bit of a hardass (remember Lucas calling his dad “sir”? Yikes.). And of course, there's also his aforementioned anger issues and his mysterious past involving getting held back a grade. Lucas easily could’ve just been the cute boy with not a lot going on, but he ended up being a far more interesting character than expected.

#girl meets world #gmw #lucas friar #appreciation post #lucaya #maya hart #riley matthews #farkle minkus #zay babineaux #isadora smackle

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smellyfootboy · 3 years

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SMELLY ENCOUNTERS WITH ETHAN PT. 4: A Grand Finale.

It had been about 4 days after I started staying with Ethan at his house while my floors were getting done in my own house. Each night, Ethan has used my mouth as his own personal masturbation toy at least twice a day. Which I certainly did not mind, but I think I’ve eaten more of his cum than I have real food. We did not sleep together in the same bed… He would make me sleep on the couch. Honestly I kind of loved this friendship the way we had it going. What shocked me though, is that he hasn’t made me smell his feet or do anything foot related for a few days. Just yesterday I checked his laundry bin and couldn’t see any used socks, which brought me to the conclusion that after the last time he did laundry, and must have been wearing the same socks since… and he was probably waiting for the perfect stink to “torture” me with… and he had to be on at least day 4 or 5 by now. The dirtiest I’ve ever smelled his socks was my very first foot encounter with him. He had worn them for 4 days back then and basically made me put them in my mouth. That was about 7 months ago.

Ethan came into the living room while I was playing on my phone sitting on his couch.

“Hey man- I’m going to have a couple of the guys come over tonight for some beer pong. You down?” Ethan asked.

“Yeah, sounds good to me… anyone I know?” I asked.

“Joe from my college that you met before and my brother, Riley.” Ethan said. Joe was a quiet, skinnier guy, but really cute, and Riley I had not met.

Later that night, after Ethan came back with beer and snacks, I helped him put up the pong table, which we placed next to his dining room table. We set up all the snacks and cups.

Joe was the first to show up. He wore a white button up shirt, jeans, and white adidas shoes. We talked for a little while before Riley showed up. I was shocked to see how much he looked like Ethan. He wasn’t as built, but they definitely could almost be twins. Riley was wearing a black t shirt, black shorts, black crew socks, and a very similar pair of converse as Ethan was wearing. He looked about the same age as Ethan as well. Maybe a little younger, mid 20’s possibly.

We made some drinks, talked about our jobs, and got a little buzz before we started on the pong. Ethan and Riley were on one side and me and Joe were on the other. I was pretty terrible at beer pong so I hoped Joe was a little better than me.

We started the game.

“Hold up… we should make this more interesting. Make some bets and shit.” Riley said. Oh God, here we go, I thought.

“What like money? I don’t have any cash on me.” Joe said. I saw Ethan’s eyes light up. I knew what was coming.

“Losing team has to sniff the winning team’s feet for 2 minutes.” Ethan said proudly.

Joe made a grossed out face. Riley kind of laughed.

“Bitch- I grew up with you, I know how rank your feet are… do you still wear the same socks for multiple days.” Riley asked.

“Depends…. I think these bad boys are on day 4.” Ethan said. I wasn’t going to bring up that I’m pretty sure they were day 5.

“Dude, I’ll throw up.” Joe said.

“Then… don’t lose…” Ethan laughed.

“Whatever… man- I went running today so I might be pretty ripe myself.” Riley said. We all continued to play. I may have purposely missed the cup a few times and Joe was not very good. So things we looking pretty grim for us.

“My feet feel really hot and sweaty, how about you bro?” Riley said to Ethan jokingly as Joe missed another shot.

“Fuck man, I can smell both of our feet through the shoes.” Ethan said back.

“Oh God…” Joe said.

We only had one cup left. Riley was taking the shot.

“You think I’ll make it?” Riley asked

“No way…” I said

“If he makes it, yall gotta add some tongue to our feet…” Ethan added.

“And if he doesn’t, we skip all the foot crap.” Joe said nervously.

“Deal.” Riley said.

It seemed like time went in slow motion for that shot. And sure enough… he made it in the cup.

Riley and Ethan high fived each other. Me and Joe looked at each other and he kind of shook his head.

Ethan walked over to the dining room table and kicked his feet up.

“Joey, get over here and take my shoes off.” Ethan said. Joe sighed and walked over and sat across from Ethan.

“Just two minutes right? Someone time it please.” Joe said sadly.

Riley nodded and we both just watched what was unfolding. I’m sure it was my turn next.

Joe pulled off Ethan’s shoes one by one. The smell hit the air so fast. Ethan was wearing black socks with white heel and toe. I actually felt bad for Joe… He had no tolerance to Ethan’s feet.

“Oh man… it’s so bad.” Joe said as his eyes began to water. Riley was laughing pretty hard.

“Come on, nose in the foot.” Ethan said.

“Dude why… I could smell this even if I was standing across the house!” Joe said.

“Joe don’t be a bitch!” Riley yelled to him. Joe shook his head again before burying his face in Ethan’s socked foot.

Ethan used his toes to pull off his sock on one foot, and then the other.

“Tongue…” Ethan said as he wiggled his pudgy toes. Joe hesitantly stuck his tongue out. Ethan slid his toes across Joe’s tongue. Joe gagged.

“How’s that taste Joe!” Ethan yelled.

“Ok… that’s enough.” Joe said as he stood up.

“Yeah that’s good… you were sniffing for about 4 minutes.” Riley laughed.

“Are you fucking kidding me man.” Joe said. He ran to the bathroom and we could hear him spitting and rinsing his mouth out.

“Alright buddy- your turn” Riley said as a looked to me. He went and sat in the corner and pulled off his converse. I followed him over there.

“Lay on your stomach.” Riley said. I did what he asked trying not to come off so willing. His black socks were kind of shiny and almost looked greasy. He stuck his feet side by side on my nose. His stink was definitely not as strong as Ethan’s where it would fill the room, but I could 100% tell he went running that day, his odor was almost cheesier than Ethan’s. He kind of cupped them around my nose. I was getting an erection, taking in Riley’s stink, I’m glad I was laying on my stomach so no one could tell. Ethan was watching from across the room, smiling. Riley took his sock off.

“This is what happens to bitches that lose. How’s that fuckin smell man?” Riley said, only turning me on even more.

“It smells like a greasy cheese…” I said muffled by his foot.

“Cheese? Good, maybe you’d like a taste then… tongue out.” Riley demanded. I slid my tongue across the bottom of his toes. They taste just like they smelled.

“How’s my foot taste? Ethan I think he likes this…” Riley said laughing. Ethan walked over and placed his rank foot on top of my head, pressing my nose and mouth even harder into Rileys foot.

“He’s just used to it, I make him worship my feet sometimes.” Ethan said. Riley laughed. I was slightly embarrassed but I felt almost hypnotized at the scent of Riley and Ethan’s feet mixed together.

A few more moments passed and Riley stood up and Ethan took his foot off my head. Joe finally came back in the room.

“Alright guys, I gotta work early… Thanks for a gross night.” Joe said, still looking a bit ill from licking Ethan’s foot.

We said goodbye and Joe left. Shortly after Riley took off as well. It was just me and Ethan on the couch.

“What a night…” I said. I could still smell Ethan and Riley’s foot stink on my face.

“Yeah it was…” Ethan said. He reached his hand down and started feeling his bulge in his pants.

“Hey, take your pants off. I wanna try something.” Ethan said. I stood up and took my shoes off and my pants.

“Now face the other direction.” Ethan said. I turned around. I could feel Ethan start to touch my butt. We had never done any butt stuff before, so this was new. He pulled my underwear down and put his finger in his mouth. Then into my shaved hole. It hurt a little at first and I was a little tense. It slowly started to feel very nice. He then switched to two fingers and I moaned.

“Fuck boy, you are so tight.” Ethan said as he thrust his fingers in and out.

Suddenly to both of our surprises, Riley popped out of the corner.

“Guys, I don’t think I can drive yet… that beer…” Riley started before he noticed what was going on. He kind of stood there in awe for a few moments. Ethan and I didn’t say anything. We just looked at him, his fingers half way up my hole.

“Uhhh. Some kind of bet I didn’t know about?” Riley said, confused. I noticed he was starting to get hard as the crotch of his shorts started to rise.

“Just a condition of him staying with me… I get to use him as my cum rag…” Ethan said with confidence.

“Huh…” Riley said, still taking in what he was seeing. Riley started to inch closer and ended up sitting next to Ethan. I was shocked to feel that Ethan continued to finger me. I could see Riley out of the corner of my eye on the couch. He had pulled out his cock and was stroking it while watching Ethan finger me!

“I aint gay. But hey, a hole is a hole right? And this boys got a whole other one not in use.” Riley said. He stood up and came around to me. He pulled my head down so his dick was right in my face. He was cut unlike Ethan. He was a bit hairier too.

“Lick my balls.” He said. What was it with this family and always wanted their balls licked first? Not that I minded. I started licking his smelly musty hairy balls. The texture of the hair on his nuts was something I wasn’t used to but I totally got into it. I could feel Ethan push me forward a little and bend me down a bit more. I heard him spit into his hand. It was finally happening. I felt Ethan’s cock start to go into me. It was easier since he used his fingers first. After he got the head in, I felt him slam the rest in behind it. I moaned in pleasure. He felt so good. Meanwhile, I started sucking Riley.

“Yeah suck my fat sweaty fucking dick, bitch.” Riley said, incredibly drunk. He was a lot bigger and thicker than Ethan in that department. Every time Riley tried to push in down my throat I would choke. I could see Riley and Ethan fistbump each other as they destroyed me. Ethan was banging me so hard that I could feel his huge nuts slapping my ass.

“Yeah boy, take my cock.” Ethan demanded. Riley grabbed my head and shoved his cock down my throat all the way to his nuts. My eyes watered .

“I’m gonna paint your fucking face…” Riley said. He abruptly pulled his dick out and jerked it aggressively and blew his load all over my face. I could feel it all dripping down my lips and chin.

"Fuck bitch. You like my hot nut dripping off your face don't ya" he said as he reached down and used his thumb to move a big blob of his cum into my mouth. I cleaned his thumb off. Riley backed up a little bit. Ethan suddenly pushed me down to the ground face first and planted his stinky foot on my face so that his toes were right over my nose. Im not sure how he had it readily available but he shoved one of his disgusting black and white socks from earlier into my mouth. Riley took his shoe and sock off and put his foot on my head next to Ethans. Ethan was still inside of me and banging me while they had me pinned with their feet. He started to go harder and harder. My hole was so sore. But it felt so good.

“Fuck boy… You like that dick wrecking your tight fuckin pussy.” Ethan said as he just kept going harder and faster.

“You gonna take my load while you taste that nasty sock and smell our feet? ” Ethan said.

“Fuck yeah…” I said.

“He loves the cock, taking both our loads…” Riley said.

I suddenly felt Ethan empty himself inside of me. He was out of breath and covered in sweat. He took his foot, now covered with his brothers cum from my face, off my head.

“Now clean my foot off.” Ethan said. I began to lick the cum off his foot, making sure to get it all.

“Damn Ethan, I need a house slut like that.” Riley laughed.

As Ethan’s hot load leaked out of my hole, and I continued cleaning his brothers cum off of his stinky foot, I couldn’t think of anything else I would rather do.

“Yeah… I think he should move in permanently.” Ethan said.

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Once Upon A Time

Chapter 3

Summary: This starts at the beginning of TRR book 2 with the Fydelia ball but with a different series of events. This AU is based off the show Once Upon a Time with Riley and Liam mirroring Snow and Charming. Characters belong to Pixelberry.

A/N: I felt like I needed to still post this, even though I’m terrified with living up to my own hype. Let me know what you guys think.

A/N 2: thank you for pre-reading @queenrileyrose and @sfb123 both of you have given me such encouragement and I really appreciate it!

Warnings: This will contain NSFW adult language and content. By reading, you acknowledge you are 18 and over.

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“Wait.... what!?” Drake’s face had gone white with shock. “But, we all saw! We all saw her fall in love with you. She loves you for sure Li, what the hell is going on!?” Despite his best efforts, Drake had come to accept Riley as an important person in his life, she was a truly trustworthy friend and she was a chance to see his best friend marry for love. Surely she’d never give up on hope and love, she was the epitome of both.

Liam wasn’t sure how much time had passed since he watched the latch on his bedroom door shut with Riley’s departure. He had dropped to his knees unable to stand with the weight of his broken heart still staring at the door trying to unsee what just happened. He was so sure of her love for him, he had never seen such happiness and sincerity exist in his life than when she told him she loved him in the hedge maze at his coronation ball. All this time he’d been apart from her was spent planning for a solution, clinging to the memory of her smile the last time he saw her before getting engaged.

Getting engaged. Then he started to think about the effect this had on her. He hated himself, she was vulnerable and abandoned, of course she’d fall out of love. Liam’s head was still foggy, but he remembered pouring two glasses of whiskey and calling Drake to meet him and briefly telling him what happened and now getting his reaction.

“You.. you don’t understand.” Liam was still just only choking out words. It was bad enough to live in this reality, but to have to utter the words and make someone else understand what was happening was like living his nightmare over again. “She said she did love me, or that maybe she did, or that she couldn’t love me anymore... God, it feels like it all happened so fast! I can barely get my head straight!” His tone was clearly crossing into frustration, he lifted both hands to his head and balled his fists into his hair while groaning out his hurt and anger. “This is my fucking fault.. in so many ways, Drake. She said I let too much time pass, that it convinced her that I should forget about her, and that she didn’t love me. I should have protected her from those goddamn photos and fucking Tariq. I never should have gotten engaged to Madeleine, and I shouldn’t have kept her away.” Liam was huffing his words.

This was difficult for Drake. He’d never seen his best friend so defeated like this. Liam always knew how to maintain his stoicism keeping an air of calm and rationalism. But that was not the man before him now, Liam was completely disheveled with eyes bright red from all his earlier sobbing, he looked completely broken. Drake understood the pain, he knew all too well how easy it was to fall for a girl like Riley, but like he said, their entire gang watched them fall head over heels for each other, and that was what he wanted for both of them.

Drake knew he needed to reel Liam back in, and once he could get the full picture, he’d know how to return Liam to his sharp tactical self. “Ok, ok, ok. I know your feelings are all mixed up, and judging by your overall behavior it looks like you hit the whiskey long before I got here, and I’m sorry, but I need you to get a grip and tell me everything.”

Liam nodded and sucked a breath in recalling everything. How she walked in his room, how he thought he was protecting her, how she said he didn’t want to know who was responsible, how she noticed the missing lock on the door, and how she walked out. Drake felt like he hadn’t blinked once after hearing everything and he could see it seemed these obvious clues hadn’t dawned on Liam. “Li, it sounds like she gave you like a dozen red flags. You didn’t press on any of those strange things she said and did?”

Liam wrinkled his eyebrows in confusion. “I.. all my instinctual strategies were out the window. I couldn’t focus on anything at fucking all except the sound of being dumped. There’s no tactical training on having your heart smashed since this bloody institution snuffs out the idea of love from day one. I feel like my mother was the only exception, and look what happened to her.”

Drake sighed and pinched the top of his nose with closed eyes. He himself was having a hard time comprehending things, he couldn’t imagine Liam’s anguish. “Look. First of all. This is not your fucking fault. There is clearly something large at play here, and you and Brooks seem to be the center. I think... I think Brooks knows something. She’s a smart girl and I think she was leaving you clues.” Liam could feel the gears moving in his mind as Drake went on. “It’s odd that she just walked in through the door.. how would she have just walked through the halls undetected? Weren’t you expecting her on the balcony? Which, by the way... wild expectation, bro. Shouldn’t Romeo be beckoning Juliette on the balcony, not the other way around?” Liam side eyed him hard, yes they’re best friends, but really? Was now the time to bust his balls? Drake couldn’t help himself and continued, “When you told her you wanted to find out who was responsible for the tabloid photos, why did she try to convince you to stop? It would be one thing if she just wanted to end things, but why mention that you wouldn’t want to know who it was? To me, these suggest that she either knows or has an idea who the culprit is. Then, the smoking gun. Another lock-less door and her freely walking out again.”

Liam shot up, determined and clear headed. “You’re right. I won’t play victim to this scheme and I sure as hell won’t let her be one either. Ok. We need to get a hold of Maxwell, either she’ll talk to him, or we can have him check on her without any suspicion.”

“Then I’ll call him so it can’t be immediately traced to you.” Drake pulled out his phone and clicked Maxwell’s name putting the line on speaker.

“Yo, Drakester! What’s up? Hate to break it to you, but the party’s over, you missed it.”

Already annoyed, Drake responded, “Cut the crap, Beaumont. We got a problem, Riley is gone, have you seen her? You need to check her room, but for the love of god, do it quietly.”

“What the hell are you talking about, I just left her, she was on her way to see Liam. Drake, please don’t tell me you’re cock blocking the king.”

Drake and Liam had no time for Maxwell’s carefree antics, they were both on strategy mode. Hearing this, Liam spoke first, “Ok so we know she was always on her way to see me with the intention of actually being with me. Something happened between her leaving Maxwell and her walking into my room.”

Maxwell was completely shocked to hear Liam’s voice on the line and started to panic that what Drake had said might be true, “Liam!? So she’s really gone? Last I saw her was getting her outside, as she was on her way to your balcony..”

She does love me. Was Liam’s immediate thought when Maxwell said she was on her way to his balcony.

As Maxwell recounted his interactions, Drake and Liam ignored any of his inquiries and focused on each other, working out the information they were getting.

“So she had to have been intercepted..” Liam realized. “Someone TOOK her!”

“Guys...” Maxwell was still being ignored on the line

“...And convinced her to say those things to you. Blackmail. It’s the only explanation.” Drake was finishing out the same conclusion Liam was getting to.

“Guys!!” Maxwell screamed and got their attention. “I made it to her room, we’re too late, it’s been ransacked. She’s on the run. What. Happened?”

Drake filled him in with strict instruction to keep this a secret, they would have to investigate quietly to prevent getting caught. He disconnected the call and looked at Liam, “Ok, she’s MIA, which only supports the theory of blackmail. If she was making a voluntary move back home, she would have said goodbye. We just need to find out where she went.”

Liam squared his shoulders and steeled his expression, now knowing he was on a rescue mission, “I’ll find her, I will always find her.”

#choices trr #king liam #liam x riley #choices #trr #the royal romance

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Something I would like to see in The Falcon and The Winter Solider;

Sorry I’m gonna ramble for a sec, but something I really would love to see in The Falcon and The Winter Solider series is both Sam and Bucky dealing with their past and mental issues.

I know it was touched on for Bucky in Civil War, but that was about it, just touched. My mans very much so most likely has PTSD, anxiety, quite possibly depression and maybe even suicidal tendencies. I mean, dude’s basically been through hell. He took care of Steve when they were both young and had no parents, he was drafted into the war (PTSD just right there bro), kidnapped by nazis in the war, literally fell to his death, lost an arm, tortured, experimented on, and brainwashed by hydra, watched himself kill person after person (not to mention the Starks, his own best friends friend) then finally to come to 70 years later to try and start a new life only for him to be framed and become a wanted criminal.

Finally, when that situation was settled, he tried to start a new life once again but someone else came along with sorry look on their face and said “congratulations bro, you’ve been drafted once again to fight a purple cartoon grape” and I know my man probably felt like dying right there on the spot but he chose to keep on fighting because that’s what everyone needs him for right? He’s just a fighting machine, for both sides to use for their advantage. And to cap it all off (pun intended), his best friend since childhood decides to go finish living his life with some dead girl in the past.

Yeah man. My dude 100% has nightmares from the war and torture, has panic attacks anytime someone walks near him with a sorry look their face because he thinks they’ll need him to fight in some other war again, he’s got all the thoughts of worthlessness pounding in his brain and he can’t shake them out, and on those nights he can’t sleep because the nightmares are so bad he thinks if it’s even worth it anymore. To keep going. To keep fighting. To keep living through this hell that’s he’s stuck in.

Yes, I want to see Bucky Barnes dealing with his mental issues in The Falcon and The Winter Solider.

I want to see Sam Wilson dealing with his past as well. We haven’t even seen much of it at all, but we do know that he lost his friend Riley in a battle, he was in two tours, and he was a PTSD counselor for at least a little while. Even though he was a PTSD counselor and seems all jokes, sarcasm, and positivity, you can’t sit there and look me in the eye and tell me Sam Wilson doesn’t have his own demons. Bruh do you know how much damage a single military tour can do to you? And my man been through two. He also lost his partner and friend on one of those tours. You can’t tell me he doesn’t stay up at night wondering if there was something else he could do to prevent that from happening. You can’t tell me he didn’t at least have some sort of PTSD or anxiety at some point or maybe still does. And I would love to see some sort of representation of this in the show or the future.

Maybe it could be combined in a way that Sam Wilson helps Bucky through his problems. Sam would explain that he somewhat can relate to Bucky because he’s been there himself and he knows what it’s like. Sam would explain that he had to fight the same demons, but he got help to get them under control, and Sam can help Bucky get his under control too.

I would really love it (and I know I’m not the only one) if something like this were to happen, maybe not even in this show or the next couple of movies or even with these characters, but I would love to see mental health problems represented more in marvel because there’s real people who go through things like this or have problems like that and it really helps (for me anyway) to see favorite characters go through the same thing (if not worse) and have the same problems, and maybe they get help and they keep fighting it no matter how hard it gets because they find that one special thing to hold onto like it’s their lifeline because it basically is at that point and it encourages us to find something to hold onto as well, and sometimes it’s that character that becomes our own lifeline.

Because when you see your character go through something you’re going through, then you can tell yourself “well they did it, so can I”

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Voyager and Romance

So, the thing about Voyager and romance that sticks with me is they seem to do one couple really, or more accurately two characters, any real justice overall. And that is B’Elanna and Tom. While moments for that relationship may not be perfect that is rather realistic for relationships, as no relationship is perfect all the time so that is tolerable. This post though isn’t going to be about looking at that particular relationship though but primarily at other relationships. Largely because a discord server I am in was talking about Counterpoint and I realized why I both love the episode but also have weird feelings with it. Which, I’ll touch more on that specifically after I discuss the relationship stuff (as that plays a part).

So, I will preface this with it has been a bit since I’ve done a binge of Voyager and really a full binge of Star Trek in general. As such, I may forget a few relationships on the show and overall, throughout Trek in general. From what I can really toss together … I honestly am beginning to believe that when it comes to Voyager and the other shows (the older ones not the new ones – I am not including any NEW Trek in this) that for some reason the relationship writing with Voyager was rather different. Like, they gave 3 characters active relationships prior to being stranded. That being Harry Kim, Kathryn Janeway, and Tuvok. Out of these three we get Janeway and Tuvok holding onto those relationships in their own way while … it seemed mildly convenient for Harry to mention it when it suited him, I guess (like that time Tom wanted to set them up for a double date or you know when he ended up in that alternate timeline but still wanted back with Voyager even more like). Like, the reason I don’t list Tuvok-T’Pel above is because we don’t actually get to SEE that in full, we just get to see Tuvok’s side of it and his dedication – we don’t see the relationship, we don’t see the couple.

Harry and Tom, prior to his relationship with B’Elanna, seem to frequently do this sort of two bros dating around thing which is fine but like … same time the show used them for that. And once they settled Tom with B’Elanna they used Harry in those plot lines when it worked. Thus the alien STD episode and the “how dare you not get the standard permission from your CO and CMO” line (like they really put that into a Trek ep and I’m still unable to not picture Riker, Kirk, Picard, and everyone other Trek character constantly getting permission for their latest romance – just remember Jadzia and Worf likely had to get permission from Sisko and Bashir if the Trill and Klingon weren’t already approved of in the system just saying, that’s a thing that happened). Anyways … my point is they went out of their way on this. Like, when Kes was with Neelix they wrote Neelix to be that jealous judgmental boyfriend who literally got upset she knew where other people’s quarters where, she was nice to Tom, she was … just yeah. They wrote Tom to come off as a player pulling Harry into it, when Tom settled down Harry seems to pick that up (I mean you got his “omg Seven” phase and the alien STD stuff and lord knows what else I’m forgetting with him).

And to top this off I haven’t even touched on the “Janeway can’t have a romance” stuff yet. Which is where my real problem is. Like, its bad enough they brought in Jeri for the sex appeal (which lets be honest stems from the fact they couldn’t use Janeway for that – which I get, Kate was right in the whole concept of the audience target having to keep respect for a female lead and sex appeal couldn’t be a focal point but they could have balanced it right and regrettably because they couldn’t that meant Jeri got all of the other side of the coin). Many of Seven’s eps center on romance or social stuff and honestly that is a whole other WTF post in its own right because it all leads up to the sudden get with the one person on the ship who didn’t want you here in the first place and who also would have served better as the male adult guidance figure/father figure than as a ROMANTIC partner but hey BS happened behind scenes to cause that chaotic romantic on screen set up. But yeah … this is just another example of the poor Voyager romantic plot lines.

Chakotay’s romantic plot lines are usually – and by that, I mean pretty much always – with these strong independent women. But usually, at least from what I recall, they are also typically the “needs help” (damsel in distress/can’t do it alone/etc.) plot. Like, Riley was strong independent but also set up to need help in regard to getting her little collective put back together on the planet. You got Kellin, again another strong lady who yet again also needed help. At least in the ep she’s in and if I recall much of the info on how they fell in love during that time as well – primarily with getting away from danger at the start and then during the initial romance finding her target. Valerie is the only one who doesn’t fall into the needs help plot and that’s largely because she was being manipulated by Chakotay for information – which honestly just goes to show how well Chakotay was at the whole undercover stuff (which tells us a lot about what he could have been doing as a Maquis). Seska was the plot point of “you once dated her, now she is going to badger you to get with her again and when that fails, she’s going to assault you” …. like all of Chakotay’s romances are literally him either 1) being manipulated (as that’s what Seska and Riley did) or 2) being the kind guy or 3) not an actual relationship (either because its undercover work or because the writers were too cowardly to make him and Janeway canon).

Then you got Janeway. Then you got KATHRYN JANEWAY. You know, the one where Kate Mulgrew said no romance, no sexualizing, no doing that sort of stuff because the audience had to maintain respect for the character. I’m sure someone has the exact various quotes out there. Like … this is why we don’t have JC as canon. But what we do got instead is …. Janeway in Prime Factors being flirted with by the administrator as if that’s going to get him what he wants because “female leader means flirt with her”. We got Janeway and a period drama holodeck adventure in the early years which was clearly meant to be her romantic tête-à-tête early on that never got followed up with. We got “delete the wife” with the Fair Haven plot point (because its totally respectable to see the FEMALE LEAD, the STARFLEET CAPTAIN, just straight up DELETE THE WIFE of another individual - yeah, I get its meant to be humor factor because hologram but come on). You have her whole thing with Mark which we get tidbits off but again similar to Tuvok we literally only get to see her side of it – the only couple moment of theirs we get is the comm call in Caretaker.

But Jaffen? You are correct. We got that lovely and touching and wonderful romance with Jaffen …. Oh wait … they had to remove her from the ship, strip her of her memory, and her autonomy in order for her to have a relationship with another individual. And yes, by losing her memories, by losing what made her who she was as a person, she did lose a sense of autonomy. She entered into a relationship without a full sense of independent choice. The point in which she made a choice in that episode, the point in which she – Kathryn Janeway – made a choice with all of the person, the individual she is, was at the end when she had her memories back and could decide based on the values and beliefs and all that she is. What I’m getting at is the people on that planet deliberately took away who she was, they took her memories and her ability to make the decisions they knew she would make --- they did that deliberately (that’s even established in the episode) --- and as such her decisions while in that state are not truly her full independent decisions but the ones impacted by the state she was forced into.

And while I love Resolutions, while I love all the JC goodies, we get in that ep … Yet again the only time we get to see Janeway in any sort of romantic situation is when they remove her from the ship. When they remove her from command. When they strip her of that setting. This time, though – well the first time – she keeps awareness and has to go through lose of it all in order to even start to let it all happen. I love the episode, I do, but I just find it rather amusing they went “’Hey we gotta strand them what should their tasks be on the planet?” and they immediately went “Well Janeway is scientist how about that” “Okay and he can build, Chakotay can start building. Man builds house, right?” and then like went “oh and then she can start a garden” …. Like really? Really? That’s what you got for me. Oh, and then there is the monkey. That’s the romance this ep. Boat, science, monkey.

Then we got Kashyk. We have dealt with Kathryn throughout this series dealing with various leaders of various styles. As mentioned, Prime Factors guy attempted flirting. Other leaders pulled similar or worse or even dismissed her …. Like the list goes on. Counterpoint is a great episode because it deals with prejudice and is rather dark. The thing is, had Janeway been able to have a healthy romantic relationship on screen to counter this episode this episode probably would have come off better. Episodes like Prime Factor could have been done different (that leader didn’t need to be as flirty for example). One or two eps through the series having creepy dudes she had to deal with, fine, whatever … that be a nice impact for the audience. But when you have to many prior to Counterpoint – even if its minor, small stuff – it makes this episode so much harder for fans. Especially the female fans who deal with this constantly.

See, here’s the thing with this ep…. Some of the fans who watch … we know Kashyk well. We know that character. He is that male leader, that male power figure, who uses the power he has to manipulate those in his control to get what he wants. And Kathryn … Kathryn was in his control. Kashyk is listed as a relationship on memory-alpha. But much like how I view Seska with Chakotay … I do not view Kashyk as a proper relationship. In Devore space, Kathryn did not have proper power. She had people in her command, on her ship, that she had to protect. That she knew she had to protect. Her own best friend … lives in her hand … and Kashyk right there willing to kill them. Willing to snatch them up and destroy them. And he used that power to manipulate her and play her. Yes, she played him right back but … did she truly have a choice? Did she have any other choice but to play his game? What would have happened if she said no? And that … that is why this episode is so unsettling for some people. And why this relationship being considered on is so off putting … that the writers, that memory-alpha, that the fact I’m putting it on this list as one of the ones on here for Voyager says so much … they wrote this as one of her relationships while out there … she had to do what so many women had to do to stay safe, to keep people she loves safe, and that’s not a relationship.

Voyager could have done romance/relationships such better justice.

#star trek #star trek voyager #i had some feelings about things #primarily the Kashyk thing #but that lead to other things #and honestly i am really begining to question romance in voyager #but also like overall in Trek in general #like the more i think about Voyager the more im like oh god they really did seem to fail there #because the only valid couple i can think of is Tom and B'Elanna

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Midnight Mass: It’s Time to Talk About That Monstrous Twist

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This article contains huge spoilers for Midnight Mass. So help me God if you read this without watching the series first…

The version of Midnight Mass that Netflix advertised still would have made for a compelling horror series.

An isolated, insular island community? Great. A young, charismatic preacher suddenly coming to town to shake things up? Perfect. That preacher proving capable of performing minor miracles? Love it, no notes!

Of course, as viewers who have watched at least four episodes of the seven-episode series now know, Midnight Mass has one extra supernatural twist in mind that elevates an already interesting story to true mind-blowing status. Critics were understandably asked to keep this aspect of the show a secret before it premiered. So please indulge me as I finally slay these embargo demons and get it off my chest.

Vampires. Vampires! V-A-M-P-I-R-E-S. VAMPIRES! VAMPIRES VAMPIRES VAMPIRES! Literally like Dracula. And Nosferatu. Anne Rice’s Lestat. Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot. Vampires. VAMPIRES, BRO, VAMPIRES.

For creator Mike Flanagan, a filmmaker influenced by all manner of classic horror, bringing the fanged bloodsuckers to life was a long time coming.

“My favorite vampire movie is (Werner) Herzog’s Nosferatu,” Flanagan told Den of Geek and other outlets prior to the premiere of Midnight Mass. “That film is the vampire story as high art. I also adore From Dusk Till Dawn. I read Dracula young enough for it to really burrow in for me. And I read ‘Salem’s Lot early enough to color an enormous amount of work that I’ll do for the rest of my life.”

Midnight Mass’s depiction of the mythological undead beast and how it can neatly fit into Christian dogma is one of the most satisfying horror twists in years. Now that the truth is out, let’s discuss Midnight Mass and how it conflates vampires and biblical angels.

Mistaking a Vampire for an Angel

The interesting thing about Midnight Mass is that it clearly takes place in a universe where the average person has no knowledge of what a vampire is. Even Sarah Gunning (Annabeth Gish), arguably the most well-read person on Crockett Island, has to do some research into “porphyria cutanea tarda” (a.k.a. the real life “vampire disease”). This is similar to The Walking Dead’s approach to zombies, in which the “z” word and George A. Romero’s name are never spoken. This strategy in Midnight Mass allows for a truly fascinating case of mistaken identity.

While viewers immediately know that the creature Monsignor John Pruitt (Hamish Linklater) encounters is a vampire, he believes it to be an angel. Given how studied Pruitt is in the Bible and Cathloic theology, it’s entirely understandable why he would think a tall, muscular, bald-headed beast with fangs and leathery wings is an angel. As it turns out, the angels of the Old Testament can be truly terrifying.

Not all angels are soft-featured human-like creatures with fluffy white bird wings. Some, like Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones are designed to intimidate God’s enemies. In the New Testament’s Book of Luke, an angel visits Zechariah and immediately asks him to “be not afraid” because the angel can see the poor guy absolutely shaking in his boots upon his arrival. Angels being terrifying is even something of an Internet meme, with users contrasting the phrase “be not afraid” with images of truly monstrous beasts.

Not only does Pruitt’s vampire have the vague appearance of an angel, it also apparently holds the secrets to eternal life as promised in the Bible. By merely drinking some of the “angel’s” blood, a good Christian can live forever just like God says. Does that blood-drinking sacrament sound familiar? It did to Mike Flanagan.

“In Bible school I used to say ‘if the wine turns into Jesus’s blood literally and we’re drinking it so that we can live forever … that seems like a short leap to vampiric myth.’”

Of course, drinking the angel’s fluids in the case of Midnight Mass also leads to some unwanted side effects like a thirst for blood and extreme sensitivity to sunlight. Thankfully, good ol’ Bev Keane always has a Bible quote ready to go for that. When read through the proper perspective, the Holy Bible may as well be the original vampire story.

The Rules of Vampirism

“The thing that I love about the vampire as a cinematic tool is how malleable it is,” Flanagan says. “We all agree that there is no canon. There are no rules. In fact, part of the joy is seeing what rules people cherry pick as they approach a vampire story.”

All depictions of vampires are indeed quite different. Vampires can range from the classic Stoker-ian monster to Twilight’s nigh-invulnerable sparkle bois. Midnight Mass’s version of the vampire leans towards the classic, albeit with some tweaks. In terms of appearance, The Angel (as we will be calling Midnight Mass’s O.G. vampire for simplicity’s sake) has a more bestial look like Nosferatu rather than an aristocratic one like Count Dracula or Anne Rice’s creations.

“We winked at (Nosferatu the Vampyr actor) Klaus Kinski a few times when we designed our guy,” Flanagan says.

Though the Angel resembles Nosferatu in appearance, its vulnerabilities owe more to Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles. Religious iconography does not appear to hurt the Angel nor its thralls. Traditional human weapons like bullets or blades also do no harm (at least not mortally). These vampires are, however, tremendously susceptible to both fire and sunlight. Exposure to the latter for even a few seconds is enough to kill the Angel and his many acolytes.

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Like in Rice’s works as well, the path to creating a new vampire is quite simple. Step 1: Drink its blood. Step 2: Die. In Dracula and ‘Salem’s Lot, the method of vampire creation is merely being bit by one, zombie-style. Rice and Flanagan’s approach is quite a bit more intentional and interesting. It also opens the door for perhaps Midnight Mass’s most ingenious storytelling quirk: communion. John Pruitt is able to get nearly the entirety of Crockett Island to become a vampire by spiking the communion wine with his buddy’s blood. Then, all that remains is for them to poison themselves to death, Jonestown-style.

The mass “resurrection” scene in which the congregation awakes as their new vampire selves also provides some insight to just how hard it is to contain the vampire’s overwhelming hunger. Riley Flynn was able to resist it when he turned because John Pruitt babysat him like a psychedelic mushroom guide. The plan for the rest of the congregation was to have their babysitters as well but that didn’t quite work out. Still, Riley’s dad Ed makes it clear to his wife Annie, that even if it’s hard to resist the call for blood, it’s not impossible.

“When I saw them at the church, I thought it was something they really couldn’t help. Like something impossible not to do. But it isn’t, Annie,” he says.

Maybe if more vampires were like Ed Flynn, a whole island full of vampires wouldn’t be too bad of a thing in the first place.

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How to Defeat a Vampire

While every vampire story presents its own unique take on the creature, the answer on how to defeat a vampire is usually the same: by doing it together.

“We poor humans only have so much that we can give,” Flanagan says. “We’re ill-equipped as individuals to make any kind of meaningful stand. The only way evil in the world can be brought down is through collective effort. That’s something Stoker understands inherently. It’s clearly something King understands.”

Alongside the aforementioned Bram Stoker and Stephen King, Flanagan presents a small team of humans at story’s end who will do what it takes to defeat evil, even if it means dying in the process. Erin Greene (Kate Siegel), Dr. Sarah Gunning, Sheriff Hassan (Rahul Kohli), Annie Flynn (Kristin Lehman), Warren Flynn (Igby Rigney), and Leeza Scarborough (Annarah Cymone) are the six residents of Crockett Island brave enough to try to take down the Angel. All but two (Warren and Leeza) die. They do succeed in eliminating the immediate threat on Crockett Island but it’s possible the Angel made it away to suck blood another day, damaged wings and all.

What’s interesting about Midnight Mass’s “final crew” is that six appears to be the magic number when it comes to taking down a vampire. Stoker’s Dracula has six heroes: Jonathan Harker, Mina Harker nèe Murray, Arthur Holmwood (Lord Godalming), John Seward, Quincey Morris, and Abraham Van Helsing (of which, only poor American cowboy Quincey Morris dies). King’s ‘Salem’s Lot also has six: Ben Mears, Matt Burke, Susan Norton, Mark Petrie, Jimmy Cody, and Father Callahan (of which, decidedly more than one of them die). This strange bit of arithmancy is something we asked Flanagan about.

“The number was certainly not intentional,” he says. “Once it was clear that Riley was not going to be carrying the torch to the end it really was about asking ‘who are the characters who seem in the very beginning to be at a disadvantage and how do we empower them in the end?’ This was gonna be played out by Sarah Gunning, Sheriff Hassan, and everyone else who would get to just give a little piece.”

Considering that Erin and company were outnumbered about 117 to six, it was a pretty good showing for Crockett Island’s last humans standing.

All seven episodes of Midnight Mass are available to stream on Netflix now.

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WIP 06.17.2020

Another WIP Wednesday is upon us, and I’m back to work. I work the next 4 days (Wed-Sat) so i’ll try my best to work on these stories and get them out, as always I will try, but can’t make any promises. I usually don’t have to work Saturdays, but unfortunately this one I do, so that eats into my writing time, which when I’m working, I do a lot of my writing time on the weekend.

I am working on my last chapter of Scar Tissue before the Epilogue! Whaaaaat?!?!??!??!!?!? Thank you to everyone that’s liked, commented and shared this one. As It’s the first series I have completed. I’m sure if you messaged me about this story line, you guys know, my intent for Scar Tissue in the beginning was it to be a once shot, then I kept feeling like it had more potential, and then it evolved on me.

What are my fellow writers up to?!?!!?

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First up we have:

This is Who I Am

My Country is Burning Chapter 3

Bebe was completely exasperated. “Ellie! What is that in your hair?!?!?!?!?"

“I’m sorry Mommy."

"Is it chewing gum?"

"Yes, I fell asleep."

“With chewing gum in your mouth?”

Liam chuckled. Both of them had agreed Ellie was more like him, with her mannerisms and her seriousness. Maybe Ellie was a little bit like Bebe too. Bebe could fall asleep anywhere. When Bebe was pregnant with Christopher, she fell asleep mid sentence, talking to him, while eating an ice cream cone. It was only when the ice cream started melting down her hand, Liam woke her up. He thought it was hilarious, pregnant Bebe did not, and cried because it was a waste of good mint chocolate chip ice cream.

“Yes.” Ellie nodded.

“Where did you even get chewing gum from?”

“Uncle Maxwell.”

"He hasn't been here in two weeks?"

"He gave me the whole pack."

She noticed Liam walk out of the room.

"Go get it and bring it here."

"But Mommy…."

"Right now Eleanor Alexandria Rys."

Little Ellie stormed off, just as Liam walked in the room.

"Where's she going?"

"To get the gum your friend gave her."

"Don’t look at me like that Bebe. Technically, that's your brother you know, since House Beaumont sponsored you."

"I don't want to cut her hair Liam, she has such beautiful hair."

"You're not. Besides it's just hair. It will grow back."

Liam set the jar of peanut butter next to the comb.

"I mean it's different with Black hair. My hair doesn't grow nearly as fast as her's. Just the thought of us cutting her hair upsets me. Because in the Black World, our children have good hair."

"Is there such a thing as evil hair?" Liam played with Bebe's own curls, making scary, monster sounds. Bebe swatted Liam’s hand away from her hair.

"Yes there is, well bad hair. There has always been a negative connotation that darker skinned people’s hair is more coarse and thick, and harder to manage."

"Your hair isn't like that."

"I'm lucky. Without chemicals in my hair, when I wet it, it curls, or coils, just like our children's hair does. Not every Black person’s hair does that."

"Mine curls like that too, well it gets wavy."

"Yes, but we have different textures, Liam. My hair is more coarse than their hair, and the kid's hair is softer, than mine, but not as soft as your hair."

Ellie came back to the room in a huff. She handed Bebe the gum. Bebe raised her eyebrow giving her the Mad Mommy look.

"Miss Crown Princess, Queen Mommy is not liking that little attitude right now. It had better change fast."

"Mommy means business Ellie." Liam said as backup.

Liam looked at their daughter, who her face was still pink, with her arms crossed over her chest, with a sour, pouty look on her face. Even with her little mad face, he thought she was the most beautiful little girl in the world. No wonder he was the pushover, when it came to disciplining the children. Every time he looked at their children, he always thought that they made such beautiful children together.

"What are we going to do about her hair?"

"I already got it. Peanut butter. As many times as I got gum in my hair as a kid thanks to Leo. Ellie come here, Daddy will fix it."

Ellie looked back at Bebe. "Daddy, Mommy always does my hair. Do you know how?"

Liam's face registered shock, looking at Bebe for help.

"Daddy knows how to do this part to get the gum out, and Mommy will show him how to do the rest."

Liam pulled Ellie onto his lap, and worked the peanut butter around the gummed parts in Ellie's hair. Waiting for a few minutes then gently using the comb to get the gum out.

"Now we just have to wash it, so Daddy won't get hungry and add apple jelly to it too, and eat you up!"

He made munching sounds at Ellie as he kissed her cheek, causing her to giggle. He picked her up in his strong arms. Bebe followed them to Ellie's bathroom.

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A Couple of Firsts

Pop’s Place Chapter 3

“So since your plan is for us to catch our dinner, I packed us lunch, Drake. Cuz there is no way in hell my F.A. is going to be on a boat all day starving to death. “

Drake laughed. “Don’t call yourself that Mia.”

She slapped her thighs. “What do you call that?”

“Sexy as hell.” He kissed Mia’s lips.

“Smart Man.” Mia giggled.

“I packed roast beef and cheese sandwiches, turkey and cheese, and because i’m a kid at heart, some PB & J as well. Some chips, some fruit, and sodas and water.”

“Damn girl, we are not trying to live on this lake for a week, and what kind of J?”

“My favorite, apple jelly.”

“Mine too Mia.”

“I just wanted you to have some choices. I wasn’t sure what you liked, so I packed a little bit of everything.”

Drake smiled. He’d never had someone care so much about what he thought before.

“I’m low maintenance that way, I’ll eat anything. Turkey and cheese is fine, so is roast beef, even PB & J. Hell I’d eat one of each, if there was extra.”

“She smiled, you’re going out with a cook’s daughter, there’s always extra. That’s how we roll.”

She put the cooler on the table. Drake laughed.

“Where the hell did you find a hot pink igloo cooler at?”

“The Gentral, where else?”

( author’s note: The Gentral = Dollar General, a store that seems to be on every corner in the south, and you that was Walgreens, naw bro. It’s a Southern Thing, does a hilarious video where they are Dollar General execs, and they find out that they are not building new DG stores, that they are building themselves. HILARIOUS )

Drake smiled. “You 'bout ready?”

Mia grabbed her hot pink sunglasses. “I’m ready now!”

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The Recovery

Scar Tissue Chapter 13

Riley and Liam had been going to therapy for almost 9 weeks. They had therapy sessions separately as they were dealing with separate things, and marriage counselling sessions together.

They walked in the office holding hands. They never walked into the therapy room holding hands. They were usually so tense, and nervous. The therapist noted this as a positive step in the right direction as they had taken baby steps.

Dr. Murdoch looked at the two of them.

“How have things been since last week? Queen Riley would you like to start?”

“Things went okay. We moved back into our chambers from my old room this past week. I’m sleeping through the night completely there, so is Liam. I’m not having those panicky feelings in the room anymore like I'm being watched.”

“That’s good to hear Queen Riley. Did you do two complete the date nights I assigned?

“Yes and no.”

“The dinner date went great, I really had a nice time with Liam. It was just so nice just being the two of us, and we danced, and it was beautiful.”

“So then the massage date didn’t go well then?”

“I have no problems when I touch him, but I clammed up when he touched me.”

“Because of Drake?” Dr. Murdoch asked.

“Yes.”

Riley is it okay for me to go to Liam for a little bit to talk to him about things?”

Riley nodded.

She could tell by Liam’s body language he was angry and frustrated after what she had said.

“I don't know what else I can do Dr. Murdock. He studied what I did so he could use it against my wife, to make her think he was me, and now he’s turned her against me. It’s like he has tainted everything I’ve done, because he copied me so perfectly with her. And I love my wife, and I just want to be able to make love to her again. Laying next to her and not being able to touch her intimately is killing me. The last time we tried to make love, She screamed. My wife screamed because I was touching her!!!!!! Our guards burst into the room thinking she was being attacked.” We haven’t been intimate in over 4 months now. I miss her.”

“You think I don’t miss you Liam? Of course I miss you. I still want you.”

“THEN YOU SHOULD TRY HARDER!!!!”

“I AM TRYING LIAM!!! WHEN YOU TOUCH ME, I SEE HIS FACE!!!!”

“We’re going to take a break. King Liam, I need you to step out a few minutes, so I can have a few minutes alone with Queen Riley okay?”

Liam got up and walked out slamming the door behind him.

“I don’t know if we’re going to make it through this. Dr. Murdock because I can't let him touch me. He needs a level of intimacy, I can’t give him. I’ve even thought about asking him if there is anyone he wants to go into a Cordonian Agreement with, until I am able to give him what he needs again.”

“No, Queen Riley, that's not the answer. I’m afraid if you go that route, it will permanently drive a wedge between the two of you. You have to work through this together. Can I ask you a question?”

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flowerpowell · 4 years

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Unexpected (Drake x MC)

PART SEVEN

A/N: A little bit of insight into the “domestic” life of Riley and Drake. Also, I’m proud of myself that I wrote is so quickly lol. Characters belong to Pixelberry!

Rating: G

Word count: 2228

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“Drake... You okay?” Riley asked him as they were driving back to the house. Bartie was asleep in his seat with Riley next to him and she decided to start a conversation after twenty minutes of driving in silence.

“I really don’t want to talk about it right now,” he said, his eyes focused on the road. Riley sighed.

“I get it but you gotta talk. You can’t just bottle everything up. Talk to me. We didn’t lose.”

“We also didn’t win,” he hissed.

Joint custody.

That was the verdict. Neither him, nor Madeleine and Barthelemy were happy with it. Since Bartie spent the last few weeks with Madeleine and Barthelemy, the judge let Drake have Bartie for at least two weeks. Then, Bartie would spend a week in one house and a week in the other.

“But it’s still better than losing. And we have Bartie now.”

“I will appeal. I will not let these murderers have Barite. Not now that I know what they did to Savannah and Betrand.”

“Maybe they really don’t have anything to do with it? Maybe it really was just a coincidence? Maybe--”

“Listen,” Drake interrupted her as he pulled over. “I understand that you’re trying to be a supportive fake wife now, but you know absolutely nothing about these people. Nothing. And I’d appreciate it if you stopped talking to me now,” he said and started the car again. Riley swallowed hard as she looked down at Bartie. They didn’t speak again the whole way back.

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“I already sent a few guards and the police to search Karlington. I didn’t tell anyone about it so no one is expecting them there.”

Drake nodded as he listened to Liam telling him about the progress he made on the investigation.

“Everyone is expecting them ever since Drake announced that Liam had a private investigator and that he thinks Madeleine is responsible for what happened to Savannah and Bertrand,” Riley added and met with Drake’s narrowed eyes.

“No one asked for your two cents.”

“Well, maybe you should’ve thought first about it! Now they know you know, and if they really are involved, they’ll try to hide anything suspicious.”

“And who--”

“Guys!!!” Liam cut in, “stop it. Riley is right. You shouldn’t have told them what we know. But we can still try. They know we have no evidence so maybe they’ll brush it off.”

Drake glared at Riley and she rolled her eyes. Ever since the hearing, he was more annoying than ever.

“Can you show the recording once again?” Drake asked, turning away from Riley. He knew she was right and it annoyed him more than anything.

Liam played the recording once again, the last moments of Savannah and Betrand going to the duchy. They were filmed with the camera that was placed on the gate and Drake saw how his sister and his brother-in-law spoke something to the intercom and went through the gate. The camera from the other side of the gate however, never registered any trace of them, as if they magically disappeared when going through the gate.

Drake took in his sister’s smile, her dress that their mother gave her for Christmas. He wished he could see her again, he wished he had more time with her. He blinked a few times and felt someone wrapping their hands around his shoulders. He didn’t even have to look up. Her lemongrass perfume gave it all away.

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Parenting and solving a mystery at the same time was not as easy as it would seem. Both Riley and Drake realized that when Bartie wouldn’t stop crying for the second hour.

“Hey, buddy, don’t cry when you’re with me. Bro code, remember?” Drake tried to talk to Bartie but it only make him cry even more.

“I told you he is hungry,” Riley said as she brought a plate with a little bit of mashed boiled carrots. “Open your mouth, honey!” she tried to feed him but Bartie shook his head and pushed Riley’s hand in Drake’s direction, causing her to smash the carrots onto his face.

“Tha--” Drake started but forgot what he was about to say when Bartie started laughing all of the sudden.

“Ohh, you like that, don’t you?” Riley smiled at him as she took a spoonful of carrots and threw it on Drake’s face.

“Bhahaha,” Bartie was laughing as Drake tried to wipe the carrots from his eyes.

“I don’t think that’s what made him--” He tried again but before he could finish, another portion of carrots ended up on his face. “Okay. That’s how you want to play?”

Drake took a plate from her hands and threw a bit of puree on Riley’s face causing Bartie to laugh so much, he almost fell down.

Riley took a bit of carrots from the plate in her hands and smashed it against his face as he was trying to smash some of it on hers. She quickly took the plate back and wiped the rest of the meal in Drake’s face. Now it was Bartie and Riley laughing as Drake tried to think of revenge.

“You see, I’m a gentleman and I will gladly share the food with my beloved wife,” he said and before Riley realized what he was doing, he hugged her tighly, his head snuggling against her neck and shirt, staining everything with carrots.

“Nooo! Stop it, I like this T-shirt!” she yelled through laughter but Drake didn’t care as he pinned her to the floor.

“Weehee!” Bartie was cheering and Riley and Drake both realized what they just did. Drake quickly stood up and and helped Riley up.

“I’m gonna... take a shower,” he said before leaving Riley alone with Bartie. He looked at her curiously and she smiled at him as she got an idea.

“Wanna play a little prank on your uncle?” she asked and Bartie eagerly nodded as if he understood. She took him from the chair and snuck up to the bathroom. She knew Drake never bothered to buy a lock on the door since he lived alone so she quietly opened the door and took all his towels and clothes. She quickly ran to his room and locked it, as it was the only room that actually had the lock (as Riley suspected, so Drake could drink his beloved whiskey in peace), hiding every blanket and piece of clothing she could find.

I’m doing this for Bartie’s entertainment only. I don’t want to see his naked body so I’m suffering just for this kid.

She looked at Bartie’s amused face as if she was trying to convice him it was all for him.

It didn’t take long before he heard Drake’s screaming from the bathroom, “RILEY!!!”

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Step one, find something to cover myself.

Step two, make Riley pay.

Drake gritted his teeth as he got out of the shower and opened the bathroom door a little. The hall seemed to be clear so he took a few steps and quickly ran to his room. He tried to open the door but it was locked.

“Riley!!! I swear you’re gonna pay for this!”

He looked around but he couldn’t find anything to cover himself. He also couldn’t find his fake wife and his nephew, guessing they were hiding from him.

He went to the living room but all the blankets were gone, even the paper rolls disappeared from the kitchen.

He heard a quiet knock on the door and could swear he also heard some whispers. He rolled his eyes and walked up to open the door, assuming it was Riley with Bartie since they weren’t in the house.

“Yeah, you got me, now give me back my--” he stopped in the middle of the sentence as he realized the person standing in front of him was not Riley but his mother, Bianca.

“Oh... I... I see I interrupted something,” she said while covering her eyes. Drake quickly took a vase from the shelf and covered himself, or at least a part of himself, mentally cursing Riley. He let his mother in and as he did that, Riley appeared with Bartie on her hip. He narrowed her eyes as she tried to suppress the laughter.

“Ah, hello, my dear! You must be my son’s wife, Riley! Nice to meet you,” Bianca extended her hand and Riley shook it.

“Hi! Drake told me so much about you!” It was a lie but Riley tried to be polite.

“What are you doing here, mom?” Drake asked, still holding a vase and sending a death stare to Riley. She walked up to him and put a key to his room into the vase, sending a quick and apologetic look.

“I felt really bad for missing your wedding. I lost one child already and I don’t want to lose another one,” her voice broke slightly.

“I’m sorry, mom. We all miss her and--”

“Perhaps, go and get dressed first and then we’ll talk. I have so many questions! I never thought my little boy would get married! You must be a very special lady to steal my son’s heart!” Bianca smiled at Riley and she looked away. She was embarrassed and felt a bit guilty lying to Drake’s mother. She smiled politely at the older woman and turned her attention to Drake heading to his bedroom. She really didn’t want to look but she couldn’t help it. He looked good. Better than good. He might be an asshole but oh boy, what an ass it was! And as Drake disappeared in his room, she realized Bianca was talking to her this whole time and instead of listening... she was thinking about her son’s butt.

Way to go, Riley.

~~~~

After the dinner and a few fake stories about how much Drake and Riley loved each other, it was already time to go to sleep.

“So, Mom, where are you staying? I’ll drive you,” Drake offerend and Bianca looked at him sheepishly.

“I actually thought I’d stay here with you. I missed you so much and I could also look after Bartie. You two just got married, I’ll take care of my grandson so you two can enjoy each other’s company,” she winked at Riley.

“I would love to have you here but we don’t have a spare room,” Drake said and Bianca frowned.

“Of course you do!” she motioned a room where Riley was staying, “This one right here is where I always stayed when I visited you. You and Riley sleep in the same room with Bartie and this one’s free. I’ll take Bartie for the nights so you two can, ahem, spend the night without any distractions.”

Riley’s eyes widened as she realized that if Bianca was to stay in the cabin, she would have to share a room with Drake. She looked at him and he must have realized the same as his eyes were windened as well.

“Mom, I think you should have better conditions that we can offer you. I’ll take you to the hotel or the palace, I’m sure Liam will be fine with it.”

“Nonsense, my dear, I’ll stay with you. I can cook for you, take care of Bartie so that you two can enjoy yourself,” she smiled at them before going to collect her bags. Drake sighed as he went to the guest room and quickly took all Riley’s things and brought them over to his bedroom. He loved his mother but he didn’t want her to know it was a fake marriage. She wouldn’t understand and he didn’t want to cause her more stress.

When Bianca was already in her new room, and Bartie was there with her, Riley stood in the middle of Drake’s bedroom with disgust on her face.

“Drake,” she hissed when he closed the door, “I’m not gonna sleep with you!”

He raised his eyebrow and chuckled, “I’m not gonna insist.”

“Where am I supposed to sleep then?”

“The floor is pretty comfy, I would say,” Drake threw two pillows on the floor and handed her a blanket. “Goodnight!” He said as he climbed on the bed.

“I will be sleeping on the floor? Shouldn’t it be you?”

“Nope. My house, my rules. Besides, you took all my clothes, you deserve to sleep on the floor,” he murmured sleepily.

“In your dreams!” Riley said before throwing all the pillows back on the bed and climbing there as well.

“What are you doing?” Drake asked as he saw Riley laying a blanket between the two of them.

“Dividing the bed. You’re free to sleep on the floor, by the way,” she said before turning away from him and covering herself with the comforter. Drake looked in her direction for a while before turning away from her as well and closing his eyes.

That was slowly getting out of hand and he wasn’t sure if he liked it or not. Hearning Riley’s slow and steady breaths, he smiled to himself as he finally drifted off.

#the royal romance #drake walker #the royal heir #drake walker x mc #choices #drake x mc #choices trr #playchoices #trr #trr fanfic #my fic

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rileybraxton · 4 years

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Name: Riley Braxton Nickname: Brax Age: 34 FC: Paul Wesley Occupation: Tattooist at Scorpion Studios Side: Wicked Wolves Length of stay in Charming: approx. 14 years Positive traits: + loyal, + crafty, + brave Negative traits: - damaged, - suspicious, - hotheaded

triggers: parental adultery. drug abuse. addiction. crime. needles.

✚ middle child ✚ due to his mother having an affair ( for years ) he and his elder brother share different fathers. however, he and his younger brother share the same father ( the guy mamma cheated with ) ✚ he was always a reckless child. it only worsened when he hit his teens and fell in with bad crowds ✚ staying out, doing disappearing acts or coming home drunk, if not drugged up too ✚ to be honest, his entire attitude stunk. he showed little to no respect for his parents, or older brother who he considered a bit of an uptight snoot ✚ if he’s honest, the only person he wasn’t a total asshole to was his younger brother ✚ he was 16 when he came home and caught his mother in bed with another man. not just any man, but his fathers best friend. the truth was exposed, it turned out that the affair had been going on for years ✚ his mother begged him not to tell and promised to end it and he agreed. asshole so he was, he didn’t want to be the reason his father crumbled and his brother ended up with a broken home ✚ his motive may have started out purely but over the months, his bitterness? it only festered. his behaviour worsened, the disrespect began to have an impact on his parents relationship. the father just couldn’t seem to understand why his wife was seemingly letting him get away with everything he was doing ✚ he’d ask her for money which he only went out and spend on drugs. small things at first, a pill here, a spliff there. somewhere along the way he managed to get hooked on heroin, though amazingly he did manage to hide his needle poked arms ✚ it was amidst a drugged up haze that he felt some kind of penny drop. he was sat on the rooftop, watching his parents, his brother and his fathers best friend when he noticed something he hadn’t before ✚ the similarities between his man and his brother, between this man and him. the more he sat and stared, the more he couldn’t see a trace of his “father” in his own features, nor his younger brothers ✚ all it took was one out-loud thought and his mother confirmed everything with the simple look on her face. it was a lot to process, too much in-fact. which is what lead to an explosive dinner that same evening ✚ his “father” was laying into him, which wasn’t unusual. shaming him for being such a fuck up. usually he’d sit silently and take it, but this time? the words came flying out his mouth before he could think to stop them “who the fuck are you to talk to me like that? you’re not even my father. ain’t that right, mom?” ✚ the truth came out in a hateful splurge. everything from how the affair had been going on at least 17 years, straight to “oh, and the guy? sitting right next to you” aka, the best friend ✚ so, his not so biological father ended up focusing that betrayal back onto riley, which resulted in the pair of them going toe to toe, breaking everything in sight as they threw their punches ✚ being a little shit, he was fully egging him on, “come on. that’s right. hit me. your wife’s a whore and you’re laying into me? makes perfect fucking sense” ✚ it wasn’t until he managed to get him on the floor that he noticed his little brother on the staircase, pausing the punch he was about to land on his fathers face. a simple “shit” under his breath ✚ he got up instantly, all that rage on his face disappeared and replaced with a soft warmth that he reserved only for his brother. he left to take him back up to bed, leaving his parents and the not so decent best friend to fight it out between themselves ✚ in the end it turns out they decided to stay together and try and work through it, but it only served to create a toxic environment ( more so ) ✚ riley was 20 and fully hooked on drugs when he got himself arrested for grand theft auto and it was the icing on the cake for both parents ✚ they didn’t exactly kick him out, but they made it clear he wasn’t welcome unless he cleaned his act up ✚ surprisingly, he did try, but only after he packed up and moved in with a friend. he went cold turkey and yes, that shit fucking sucked. it was basic agony for at least three weeks before he began to feel like he was getting better ✚ rather than return home, he did perhaps one of the shittiest things a person could do & he stole his mothers jewellery that were basically family air-looms, pawned them for a few grand, bought a car and hit the road ( not before saying goodbye to his little bro and promising him he would call and visit all the time. ) ✚ in truth, he wanted to take him, but he knew it was selfish, especially when he didn’t even have a secure home ✚ he ended up in charming, fresh faced and sober. he stayed in a motel for a few months, saving money from odd jobs and focusing his energy on building a life for himself ✚ he’d always been creative, drawing & sketching came so naturally to him that he decided to train up and become a qualified tattoo artist ✚ at 22, he finally got his own place to rent and things were looking up. he’d passed his courses with flying colours, made a couple friends and even met a girl who he fell head over heels for ✚ the only trouble was, this girl was just as reckless as he was and their entire relationship was something like a beautiful tragedy. they’d party most nights and for the first few months, everything was fine. he managed to say no every time she’d offer him a pill, every time her friends offered something stronger. truth be told, he’s not sure exactly when he slipped up, or even why. but he did, and there he was once again sticking needles in his arms and wasting away. ✚ he ended up breaking up with his girlfriend and she hit the road with a couple pals not long after - he’s never seen her since ✚ he did a good job at hiding his problem, still managing to hold down his bar jobs to pay his rent, at least for a few months. everything changed when his 14 year old brother showed up on his doorstep with all his bags ✚ once again, he forced himself to go cold turkey. if his brother insisted on living with him, riley didn’t want him to watch him destroy himself. so really, he’s quite thankful that his brother showed up when he did, who knows, it probably saved his life ✚ back on track and finally in a good place, he fell in with the wolves and quickly realised that’s exactly where he needed to be ✚ some may say it’s tempting fate, running drugs considering he’s an addict, but he vowed the day they accepted him into their fold that he’d never make them regret it ✚ fyi, he hasn’t. whilst he has fell off the wagon twice since, he never did the wolves dirty. anything he took, he paid for, any job they gave him, he completed ✚ he probably drinks more than he should and he still enjoys a spliff, but he’s never touched any other drug in 3 years and to be honest, he’s very proud of himself ✚ he got a secure job at scorpion tattoo studios 2 years ago & he really enjoys it ✚ sooo, he’s clean, he has a job, a home, a family in the form of wicked wolves and a good set of friends. life is pretty sweet ✚ that’s not to say he’s not still very hot headed & impulsive. probably quite fuckin’ damaged too, but hey, all the best people are ✚ thanks for reading my novel

wanted connections:

✚ younger brother - CLOSED ✚ oldest brother(who’s probably a cop or smth straight shooting) - OPEN ✚ friends - OPEN ✚ old/new enemies - OPEN ✚ friends with benefits - OPEN ✚ the original ex girlfriend mentioned above - OPEN ✚ maybe a repeat client who lets him tattoo him/her with his own designs? - OPEN ✚ someone who knows he’s a recovering addict maybe? since i imagine he doesn’t typically share that info, it could be someone who’s seen him attend a meeting, or is even a recovering addict themselves - OPEN ✚ literally anything!

#charming.intro #about #tw drugs #tw crime #tw adultery #tw addiction

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msjr0119 · 4 years

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We Belong

Part 3

Evangeline Bruley returns to Cordonia to take over her families Duchy. She was betrothed to the now King, however he is engaged to Duchess Riley but still has lingering feelings towards his first love. What will happen during her time back in Cordonia?

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Warnings: Swearing, Smut 🍋

*****

“I’m so sorry too Drake.”

Drake couldn’t comprehend what had just happened, did she kiss him out of pity? Whilst his mind was battling with these internal thoughts, Evie drove off in a flash. Shit. Getting dressed quickly, he drove to her Duchy- needing to talk to her about their interaction that had just taken place. Knocking on the door there was no response- fuck, please answer. Deciding to go to the palace, he barged through the doors- and headed straight to Liam’s study hoping he would provide him with some answers.

“Come in.”

“Hey Li, I just wondered if you’d seen Bruley?”

“I saw her this morning at her Duchy- she said she was coming to see you. Why?”

“So she hasn’t come here then.... it doesn’t matter. I’ll leave you to it.”

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?”

“Did you both have an argument?” Liam had a little smirk, hoping that he wasn’t going to make a move on Evie. If Liam couldn’t have her, he didn’t want anyone else to.

“Something like that.”

****

Evie didn’t know where to go, she wanted to go and confront Olivia about her malicious meddling for insisting that she returned to Cordonia- but she knew that Olivia was staying at the palace. Deciding to avoid the palace due to Liam being there, as well as Riley- The soon to be queen who hated her in an instant- she decided to pay some other people a visit instead.

“Hello you two, I miss you both so much... if I needed any guidance it would be now.” Placing the flowers on the graves, she sat on the cold floor for what seemed like an eternity.

“I don’t know what to do... I want to be here, this is my home. But all the skeletons are making it hard to want to stay here. Everyone used to call me the intellectual one, as well as Kiara. But right now, my brain doesn’t want to function. I need you both to know that if I decide to run the Duchy from elsewhere- that I will do it and that I will always think about the two of you and your reputation. Maybe in the future I’ll return full time. I’m so confused at the moment. You both know that I never loved Liam.. I love him as a close friend and you both supported me with that- even going against your kings wishes. But now... now I’m feeling close to Drake Walker. I didn’t realise until I returned, how handsome he was. Apparently he thinks I’m beautiful- even though he won’t admit it, I don’t want to stay here if he’s going to break my heart. I love you both, if I stay I’ll come and visit you both more.”

****

A few days later the group was heading to Vegas for Liam and Riley’s joint bachelor and bachelorette party. Olivia had managed to contact Evie, and she said that she would meet them there- hesitating what to do due to Riley’s cold attitude towards her. Between the time of leaving Drakes cabin, and Vegas - Evie hibernated inside the Duchy - not wanting to associate with anyone for a while.

“Welcome to vegassss babyyyy.” Maxwell screeched. The rest of the group seemed less impressed after travelling.

“So Evie’s already here, she’s at the hotel. Apparently she’s organised something for us all when we arrive.”

“That’s great.” Liam said enthusiastically in response to Olivia, as she smiled back at him- she noticed Riley’s resting bitch face.

“What’s up your future majesty? Why don’t you like our friend? Just the mention of her name turns that smile upside down.”

“I don’t know her Liv... I’m just really tired.”

“Or you think she’s going to steal your man.... or should I say men?” Olivia snarled at Riley.

“Liv stop causing trouble.”

“So Drake? How was your kiss with Evie before she ditched you?” The whole groups eyes widened, intrigued to know what had happened between their two friends. “Even though she’s mad with me she still talks to me about personal things... when all you morons can’t get in touch with her.”

“Hey Liv, are you free to talk? Is anyone with you?”

“Just Bastien why?”

“Okay, so I’m really mad with you- really mad. Liam came to see me before and confirmed that I didn’t need to return to claim the Duchy as mine....”

“Oh I must have misunderstood. My apologies Evangeline...”

“Cut the shit Olivia... anyway Liam kissed me, but I left my Duchy before he could elaborate on it....”

“And.....”

“And I went to the Walkers cabin....”

“And.....”

“For fuck sake I kissed Drake...he was so frustrating... just kept saying he was sorry... I don’t know what I was thinking...”

“Evie and Drake- has a nice ring to it... you can thank me later...”

“Liv! I ran away... I drove off...”

“Oh Evie! Why would you do that? Do you like him? I have no idea why. I thought the same about Riley when she had feelings for him.”

“I panicked... I do like him... but we’re just friends... right?”

“Right well changing the subject... we are all going to Vegas for Liam and Riley’s joint bachelor/bachelorette party. Are you game?”

“I’m not sure... Riley hates me, she wouldn’t want me there.”

“You’re part of court, you need to be there. Fuck Riley. She’s changed recently- she hasn’t always been like this. I don’t know what’s up with her. Her mood swings are up and down.”

“If I go I’ll make my own way there, I don’t want her threatening to throw me out of the plane window.”

“You and Evie kissed? I thought you had an argument?” Liam questioned, his previous smirk had now disappeared replaced with anger in his eyes. To Liam it was deja vu, his friend kissing his ‘girl’ and not informing him straight away like he did with Riley.

“It doesn’t matter, as Liv said she ditched me.” They all remained in silence, arriving at the hotel they were greeted by Evie- who had shots and champagne with her.

Evie immediately made a beeline for Riley ignoring everyone else, needing to talk to the Duchess personally.

“Hello Duchess Riley. How was the flight?”

“Tiring.” Evie cleared her throat, noticing that no one was listening to their conversation she took the opportunity to ask her new nemesis a very personal question.

“So I’ve got you a lemonade, if anyone asks it’s got vodka in it.”

“Huh?”

“When is the heir due?” Riley’s face dropped, the colour slowly drained.

“How... how do you know?”

“I won’t tell anyone, but I’m assuming that Liam doesn’t know?”

“No, I don’t know how to tell him. How do you know? You’ve only been here two minutes.”

“Something Olivia said on the phone... my friend at university was the same...Riley I know we haven’t been close, but I’m so happy for the two of you. You should really tell him- you’ll need extra security in case something bad happens again. I’m telling you that as a friend.” Nothing bad will happen, again. Riley thought, they’d already been through enough.

“So where’s my ‘vodka and lemonade’ then?”

“Here, you’ll just have to act a bit tipsy. I’d advise going to bar yourself or just pouring any alcohol in the nearest plant.” Evie winked at her, Riley felt guilty for acting the way she did- Evie seemed sincere and like they could be friends.

“Thank you Evie. I’m so sorry for the way I’ve acted towards you.”

“No worries, look after yourself and that little one.”

*****

“Oh my god! Evie and Riley are actually hugging... what happens in Vegas may actually be true? Do you think they’ll be back to normal ways in Cordonia?”

“Shh Max they are coming over...” Evie smiled at the group of friends, barely containing her excitement about her surprise.

“So guys... I’ve actually got a special guest for you all... Follow me.” They all followed Evie into a secluded area near the slots- seeing the man smirking, they all didn’t know how to react.

“LEO?”

“Hey little bro. Did ya miss me?” Leo pulled Liam and Riley into a tight hug- both were shocked about him being present for once in his life.

“What? How?” Liam whimpered, he had no idea how Leo knew they were in Vegas, but he was pleased.

“Little miss smarty pants got in touch with me..good old social media... who could resist a trip to Vegas?” Leo pulled Evie into his embrace. “Yeah, myself and Leo have had a head start on you losers- so you all need to catch up! I’ll provide the drinks for Liam and Riley, my treat- a premature wedding gift.” Riley shot her a thankful look, knowing she was prepared to keep her secret but was acting as if it was due to it being their night.

****

Evie walked over to the roulette table, Drake watched her shaking his head- knowing she may as well throw her money down the drain instead. Ever since they had arrived, he had wanted to talk to her in private but there was always someone present. Taking this opportunity, he decided to go and join her- possibly give her some tips. Placing his arms around her waist she flinched to begin with, then became less tense.

“So have you been avoiding me?” He whispered in her ear, still holding her.

“No.” Yes

“Really? I think you’re rubbish at this... people say it’s fluke but if you watch carefully there’s a pattern.”

“Really... It’s just for fun.” Yes real fun losing your money the way you are.

“That kiss....”

“Those apologies...” She interrupted, before he could elaborate on their brief interaction from the other day.

“I’m sorry okay?”

“And there you go again...” turning her to face him, he provided sorrow in his eyes.

“Listen, you know I’m no good with feelings. Liam, Leo, even Maxwell can express them no problem. I’ve always liked you but I always believed that you was out of my league so never perused it. So I’m sorry.”

“Thank you for telling me.” Thank you, is that it? I knew that kiss was out of pity.

“So you and Riley seemed close before.” Changing the subject, he hoped to come back to the conversation regarding their ‘relationship’ sooner rather than later. If he was wasting his time, he would rather know now.

“We cleared the air.” Drake nodded, he didn’t know what Evie had said to bond calmly with Riley- but he was pleased.

“So, what else is happening tonight? I was wondering if you and I could talk in private- possibly later on.”

“Maxwell has planned a treasure hunt, men versus women. You know we are going to kick your arses. We can talk after if you want?”

“You wanna bet? Thank you.... Erm... you look incredible by the way.” Evie blushed as he caressed her cheeks, beginning to feel flustered- she also had butterflies in her stomach.

“Charmer. I suppose you’re wanting a compliment back?”

“No. I’m just telling the truth.” Resting his forehead against hers, he pulled her closer- their lips almost brushing.

“Hey you two! Are you ready for the Beaumont treasure hunt?” For fuck sake Maxwell.

“Sure Maxi. I’ll gather the ladies together. You men are going down.” Evie walked off, as she did she turned around to look at Drake- smiling at him, he winked at her along with wearing that infamous Walker smirk.

“You always have perfect timing Beaumont.”

“What do you mean?”

“Nothing cockblocker.”

“What? Wait! What did I interrupt? I’m sorry Drake.”

“You interrupted nothing, don’t worry- I’m only joking. I don’t think she sees me in that way anyway.”

“You never know. Hey, why don’t you take her ‘sightseeing’ later?”

*****

They all completed the hunt, Liam and Leo was furious when the last item on the list was a crown that the younger Beaumont had stolen from the palace. Relieved that the women had found it before anyone had chance to steal it- they all sat on the rooftop bar, the women celebrating their victory.

Riley snuggled into Liam, Evie’s words kept roaming through her mind. She always knew that Liam wanted a family but she didn’t know how to tell him that she was pregnant.

“So your Majesty, is there anything else you would like to do to complete your bachelor party?”

“I love you Riley, I honestly do... but...”

“But what?”

“I think both you and I should have a one night stand...” Riley looked over towards where Liam’s gaze was. Drake and Evie.

“If you don’t want to, it’s fine.” Liam said noticing Riley’s perplexed expression.

“Maybe when everyone is ready to turn in, we can ask them separately?”

“Yes my Queen. I love you.”

“I love you too my king.”

****

Drake sat next to Evie, they were all slightly tipsy and enjoying their night together- like the old days, but now with the additions of Hana and Riley.

“So I told you we’d win...” Evie wore a smug impression as she said this to Drake, knowing that she was never wrong.

“Well if you was on our team. We’d have won.”

“The clues were just common sense, which none of you men seem to have.”

“Fair point. Do you want to sneak away for a bit? We can go for a boat ride? See the mini Eiffel Tower? It’s Liam and Riley’s night, I doubt they’ll miss us. Besides all these places are open until late.”

“I’ll go first, then you join me. Maxwell especially will be pissed that we didn’t invite him.”

“Erm, it was Max’s idea actually.” Evie turned to face Max, who winked before mouthing you’re welcome. “He will distract them all.”

“Okay then Walker, it better be worth all the drama we will receive when we return.” Drake held his hand out to her, hesitantly she accepted and intertwined her fingers with his.

“Where are they going?” Olivia asked, noticing with her eagle eyes that the two single people were sneaking off- holding hands.

“Erm to the bar.” Maxwell shrugged his shoulders, before smirking at the Duchess.

*****

Drake and Evie walked down the Las Vegas strip, the first sight was the Statue of Liberty.

“Liam should have brought Riley here, it would make her feel like she’s at home.”

“You know New York hasn’t been her home for a long time now. Not since the night we all met her.” Drake explained how they stumbled across a dive bar, and that Riley was their waitress for the night. Explaining briefly what happened during the social season and the Engagement tour, Evie couldn’t quite believe how much she had missed.

“Wow. So Madeleine replaced me then. Poor Liam.” Not meaning to laugh, she knew how conniving Maddy could become. She was the second woman forced to become engaged to Liam who clearly didn’t love him- the difference between her and Evie was that Evie didn’t care about the crown.

Continuing down the strip, the two of them felt comfortable in each other’s presence- the next sight was little Italy, including gondolas.

“M’lady...” Drake held his hand out towards her, as he stood on the edge on the canal in front of the awaiting gondola.

“This is far too romantic for two friends.. wouldn’t you agree?” Drake smiled at her, not knowing what to say- not wanting to push her away again. Evie snuggled up to Drake, resting her head on his broad shoulders as the ride continued. As the trip came to an end Drake stood out of the boat and helped her out, making sure she was safe.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome, next stop- Paris.” Walking to the top of the half scaled version of the infamous landmark, Evie took a moment to take in the view.

“I know it’s only a replica of the original, but it’s so beautiful. I’d love to actually go to Paris one day and experience the real one.”

“You know Savannah ran off to Paris. Riley actually helped me find her during the engagement tour.” Of course she helped you.

“Well she picked a beautiful city to run away to. We will have to all go back one day.”

“I’d like that.” I’d like to just go with you though.

“Thank you for the tour Drake, or should I say Maxwell?”

“It’s been nice being away from everyone. Just two friends chilling.”

“Yeah, just friends. We should head back.”

Drake turned to face her, not knowing how she would react- no matter how close they were as children and teenagers, since her return he felt something different towards her- a feeling ever since she had unexpectedly kissed him at his cabin. Pulling her towards him into a hesitant hug- she eventually wrapped her arms around him. Laying her head on his chest she could feel his heart beat increasing as was hers. Lifting her head up to look at him, matching dark eyes were now focusing on each other- both with desire, neither wanting to make the first move. Remaining in that position for what seemed like an eternity- they were both content. Drake decided to take the plunge, crashing his lips onto hers- she didn’t resist, his tongue slowly brushed along her lower lip, before Evie slightly opened her mouth- giving him permission to enter. The kiss began gentle but soon turned demanding, their tongues battling against each other. Evie slowly ran her delicate fingers through his hair, pulling him closer, until there was no breathing space. His hands held on to her petite frame, tightly but in a protective way as they broke the kiss.

“Did I tell you how much of a good kisser you are?” Drake said in a seductive tone, his hands never leaving her hips.

“No... I don’t believe that you did.” Placing her lips back onto his, he picked her up- wrapping her legs around him as he walked her over to the nearest wall.

“I don’t know if it’s the booze, but ever since you’ve come back I feel drunk around you Lina.” Feeling his trousers tighten, she wasn’t sure what was happening between the two of them, not knowing what she wanted to happen. Was it just the alcohol? If they elaborated the kiss, would it just be a one time thing? They were in Vegas after all. Lifting her skirt up, one hand roamed up her thigh- whilst holding her tightly with the other arm.

“Drake... what are we doing?” Placing her back on the ground, he didn’t understand what she meant- believing that she regretted the kiss, believing that he was moving too fast touching her in sensitive places.

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have touched you like that.”

“I want you to touch me... just not outside. Who are you sharing your room with?”

“Maxwell why?”

“My room it is then... if you want to... I mean I don’t know what’s happening between us? Is it because we are in Vegas?”

“I don’t want it to just be a Vegas fling, I’ve wanted to kiss you since we were teenagers, now I’ve experienced that- I don’t want to let you go.”

Sneaking up to Evie’s room, they didn’t see anyone on route- not that they needed to explain where they were going. It was nobody’s business. They were both single, even if it was for tonight.

As Evie opened the door, they both stumbled over the threshold- the kisses continued, neither letting go of each other- they became more passionate before Drake pushed her gently backwards laying her on her back on the bed. He paused to take in her beauty as he hovered over her, he wanted to claim her as his- but didn’t want to force her into it. She had only returned to Cordonia recently, and there was some spark there or so he believed. The touch of his body on top of hers, made her feel loved- even if it was just a brief fling. Remaining hovering over her, he began to gently kiss every inch of her body around the skirt and tight top that she was wearing. Finishing kissing her, he placed an extra gentle kiss on her lips before focusing his gaze into her eyes.

“Do you want this... I just need to be sure... I know we’ve been drinking.. I know we’ve never been this close... I just need to know Lina.”

“Yes. I wouldn’t be here if not, I wouldn’t have invited you back to my room... Drake... I... never thought about you, about us this way before. I was so concerned about getting out of the arrangement with Liam that I was blind... as to what was in front of me this whole time. You was in front of me all of these years, I didn’t realise until Olivia confessed what you had said to Bastien.”

“Never trust Bastien with your darkest deepest secrets...”

“I’m happy you told him, because we wouldn’t be here now. I want you Drake, please.”

“I never thought this would be more than a childhood crush. If you change your mind let me know.”

“Drake, just shut up and kiss me.”

Pulling him down back on to her, she inhaled his scent of whiskey. The slightest bit of stubble on his chin rubbed her skin ever so slightly but she wasn’t fussed- he was handsome and his presence felt wonderful and intoxicating. At this moment in time, Drake Walker was her new drug- she was now regretting running away from him, regretting the two of them not being like adults having a true conversation about their feeling. Wondering why she never thought about him in this way before- maybe it was fate?

“Drake, I definitely want you and this.” She pleaded with him, he nodded in response- pulling her off the bed, her heart began pounding uncontrollably. Standing on her tip toes she pulled his jacket off, before working eagerly at his shirt buttons- eventually discarding it to the floor. Admiring him stood in front of her- she bit her lip, instant reaction was to touch his warm muscled abs, placing her lips on his body- he sighed at her soft touch. Feeling his erection against her again, she laughed. “What’s so funny?”

“Does little Walker know that it’s rude to point?”

“Not trying to brag, but who said he’s little? This is what you do to me.. I can’t help it Evangeline.”

Working her way down to his zip- she was eager to see if he was over exaggerating regarding the size of his manhood- Shaking his head, he saw frustration and disappointment in her eyes.

“I’ll do that. Whilst I do, can the beautiful Duchess possibly show me something? I’m going to show you how a commoner can treat a Duchess.”

“Leave the titles out sponger.”

“Ouch! That hurt...” he said sarcastically, making her laugh- he loved her smile. Biting her lip again, Drake found her to be incredibly sexy doing this gesture- she watched him removed his trousers. His erection sprung out immediately as he removed his boxers, her eyes widened, now knowing that he was being truthful. Slowly she removed her vest top and skirt teasingly- Drake watching every move she made, until she stood in front of him in matching lacy underwear. Coming closer to her, her hands roamed her body- his fingers hovered over the bra hooks. “Can I?” He asked, not wanting to unclasp the bra incase she felt uncomfortable.

“Of course you can. You don’t need to ask me Drake..”

“I may be a commoner, but I am a gentleman.” Removing her bra, he cupped both breasts- kissing her neck gently, moving his lips down by her shoulder before licking and sucking both nipples. “Drake...” Drake lead her to the bed, laying her down gently his hands slowly worked their way up her thighs- moving her pants to the side he positioned his fingers and thumb at her entrance- moving them in a tantalising rhythm. The slightest touch in this sensitive spot, made her immediately damp- feeling embarrassed by this, Evie had never felt this aroused before. Kissing her neck, whilst working his thumb over her clit in continuous gentle circles, she tried to contain her moans, “Oh Drake.” She screamed as she flung her head back, losing herself in the pleasure. All her muscles began to quiver uncontrollably. Feeling breathless already, Drake noticed her breathing increasing rapidly- he removed his fingers, removing her pants that were now coated, he replaced them immediately with his tongue instead. “Fuck!” Evie screamed, as she dug her nails in his side as he devoured her. ”You taste so good, baby.” He said before plunging his tongue deeper inside, swirling it around lapping up all of her juices. Removing his mouth, he smiled at her expression, her whole body trembled- pleased that he had managed to keep her by his side for longer than two minutes this time. Licking his lips, he kissed her- the two of them tasting Evie. Pushing him onto his back, she rolled on top of him- thrusting her hips against his erection, teasing him. Moving backwards, she wrapped her hand around his cock- beginning to move slowly up and down but soon increasing her speed. “Bruley, you don’t have to do that.” He could barely say, feeling her do this to him- was more like a fantasy, something he never could have imagined would happen.

“Drake, I want to.” Licking her lips seductively, she stroked his length, before taking it fully in her mouth.

“You’re amazing.” Evie focused her gaze up towards him fluttering her eyelashes- she wasn’t little miss innocent as they all believed she was. Feeling his cock pulsate at every move she made- knowing she was pleasing him, she increased her pace.

“Ev... fuck.” He panted. Pleading with her to stop, he pulled her up- placing a kiss on her lips.

“Who said I was done with you Walker?”

“I can’t wait any longer. I want to feel you.” Brushing her hair away from her face, placing it behind her ear- he gently cupped her cheek, before kissing her forehead. Rolling her over, he positioned himself between her thighs- placing her hands above her head, holding them with one hand- his other hand roamed her body, circled her breasts- before kissing her hard.

“Do you want me to you know, get a condom?” He asked whilst gently rubbing against her entrance.

“I’m on the implant, don’t worry about it.”

“As I said before, if you change your mind just let me know...”

“Drake shut the fuck up. I think we are a bit too far in to back out now. I want you, please.” Kissing her gently on the lips, he slowly slid inside of her. Holding that position, allowing her to get used to him- their eyes fixated on each other. Slowly Drake began to thrust, taking his time wanting to enjoy making love with her. For him, this wasn’t a one night Vegas fling. He had dreamt about her when they were teenagers, but never told anyone due to her past with Liam- now this was happening, he wasn’t going to give her ‘a quick fuck’. “You feel so good, Drake.” She moaned before the thrusts became faster and more passionate, hitting her in that specific spot. “Fuck! Don’t stop! I’m so close.”

“You are so beautiful, fuck I’m a lucky guy.”

“Drake, I’m the lucky one.... you’re such a gentleman... you’re handsome... shit. You’re good at this.... please don’t stop...”

His thrusts were becoming more powerful as their bodies rocked in sync perfectly together- kissing each other, not able to get enough of each other. Drake’s movements slowed down, as he released himself inside her. Feeling his warm seed spill into her, she couldn’t believe what had just happened. Her body was trembling all over, the two of them attempted to catch their breaths.

“You are... wow. Not bad for two friends huh?” Evie opened her eyes, as Drake removed himself off her. Holding his hand, she turned to face him. Snuggling into his embrace, both still breathless, they laid in silence- until she heard him sigh.

“What’s up?”

“Nothing, you’re too good to be true.”

Evie pulled the duvet up to cover her assets once they had both caught their breath, Drake kissed her neck- feeling like he was on cloud nine. Now feeling thankful for Riley choosing Liam in the end. Cupping her cheek, he turned her face so that she was facing him.

“You’re amazing. You know that?”

“You’re not bad yourself, Walker.”

“I suppose I better go, thank you for tonight.” Gripping his arm, she didn’t realise how tight until he flinched- if truth be told she didn’t want him to leave.

“Do you really have to go?”

“No, but I’d need to get my things from my room... if you want me to stay?”

“I do want you to stay.” Smiling at her, he kissed her forehead before standing up- throwing his clothes back on. “I’ll be fifteen mins max.”

“Okay, I’ll get you a whiskey ready.” Kissing her again it was his new hobby.

****

I kissed Evangeline Bruley. I slept with Evangeline Bruley. Is this a dream or reality? No, it’s real. Walking into the elevator, he was still in a daze- the doors opened- he didn’t realise he had company until he recognised the voice.

“Hey marshmallow, I was looking for you.”

*****

Evie climbed out bed, putting her underwear back on- I kissed Drake Walker. I slept with Drake Walker. Is this what my heart wants? Of course it is- i think. Preparing the drinks, she began pacing the room, maybe I should thank Olivia? Hearing the knock on the door, she looked at the clock- he’s only been two minutes.

“You were quick, did you forget something?” She shouted towards the door. “Ohh... Liam... I wasn’t expecting you?” Fuck, I’m in my underwear. Standing frozen she didn’t know what to do, Liam was her friend- he had seen her in the nude once before. Quickly grabbing the bedding which was the nearest thing to her, she quickly wrapped herself up even though it was too late as his eyes had already been scanning her body. Liam held his hands out, releasing the duvet- allowing it to fall to the floor, before Evie could react.

“Evie, I’ve been looking for you... I want one more night with you... and it looks like you are prepared.”

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America’s Got Talent: Season 15 - Online Auditions

Alright, let's talk about the online auditions...And I don't just mean the ones they actually showed in full on the show last week, I mean all of the ones that were available to watch before the season even began! You can find all the videos here (you can't miss them): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsNUxRA5hGXEAZI3Mk_D3JQ/videos

So let's get right to it, shall we...?

10: Erin McCarthy. I'm sure Terry got flashbacks to his Old Spice days (I know it was the other guy, but still...) I guess the horse was a pretty amusing touch, but this lady's so pitchy that I was getting a migraine! All that said, this was a HELL of a way to close out the auditions...

9: Chris & Syd. Well, the guy's a nice singer, and the dog...is good at howling...Otherwise, this is a silly gimmick, and won't likely make it past the Judge Cuts next week...That said, if they do, they're gonna be a real threat in this game, bringing in votes from both the Heartland and dog lovers...

8: Tommy Socks. It's funny how they showed this right after the dude juggling flaming axes and a chainsaw...and yet THIS is the most dangerous-looking act I've seen in these online auditions! Usually, a man his age shuffling around on a hard-tile floor in his socks is a LifeCall waiting to happen! And yet he not only remained on his socked feet, but proved to be very spry on them for his age! This act is a silly gimmick, and he won't make it past the next round, but he still has my respect!

7: Max Major. OH MY GOD! THE FINGER TRICK WORKED ON ME TOO! HOW DID HE DO THAT!? IT COULDN'T HAVE BEEN SIMPLE PHYSICS, HE MUST BE A WIZARD! ...Or a demon, like Simon said...But seriously, this was nothing amazing...I guess the fact that he was able to do this through video chat was impressive enough, although I did just read a comment about an “invisible deck”, which does make it less impressive...Still, I'm curious enough to see what he can do on a live stage...

6: Lauren O'Brien. Impressionists are always fun, even if the novelty of them tends to wear out pretty quickly from round to round...But I enjoyed her, and her impression of Sofia is all the more amusing now that I've gotten to know her more throughout the auditions. (Silly accent aside, she is growing on me as a judge...)

5: Darius. I guess he won't give his last name...(Rucker?) Very likable personality, good song choice, and a very nice singing voice! I wouldn't quite call him my favorite singer of the season, but this was a nice audition...It's actually kind of a shame that we won't likely see him again...At least this season...But if nothing else, maybe I'll actually get a little respect for my miserable time working retail (even though I quit that job months before COVID even broke out...)

4: Alexis & The Puppy Pals. Well, she's not quite at Alexa Lauenburger's level yet, but she's on her way! None of the tricks were anything I haven't seen before, but they were very impressive considering the age of the trainer...How interesting that some of the best dog trainers to come on this show are little girls! All that said...The 80s called, they want their wardrobe back!

3: Aaron...Bonk? (Sorry, I can't see his name spelled out anywhere, only hear Terry pronounce it.) Silly little diagonal mohawk aside, I'm always a sucker for rebellious-looking people juggling chainsaws and flaming weaponry! I'd love to see him do this act on a stage, but since they didn't even show him in last week's quick compilation of online acts, we're probably not even going to see him again...Again, at least until he tries auditioning again for one of the coming years...

2: The Hurd Family. Clearly, the dad and the eldest son are the real talent, while the two younger siblings are just there to cute it up a bit...Some very strong dancing, but sadly they probably won't make it past Judge Cuts since they were given the montage treatment in the official episode...

1: Simon's pajamas. A brilliant spectacle! BRRRRAVO!

This was a fun little collection of talent, and the home-recorded nature of everything kinda added to the charm...The judges were also more entertaining while just casually kicking back at their houses...Like with “Saturday Night Live”, I hope it doesn't have to continue like this, but for now, it was different and enjoyable...(Unfortunately, the Judge Cuts will be more of the same, so I really do wonder how they're gonna handle the remainder of this season...)

Probably the only acts from this who will pass the Judge Cuts next week are Alexis and MAYBE Max (if he can pull off a good enough trick). Everyone else were either silly gimmicks who don't even have the quality of so-bad-it's-good, or weren't shown in full for the official episode last week...

But we'll just see...For now, let's move on to tonight's “Best Of” show...Here are the auditions they compiled for this episode...

1: W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew

2: Double Dragon

3: Brandon Leake

4: Brett Loudermilk

5: Cristina Rae

6: The Spyros Bros

7: Voices of Our City Choir

8: Alan Silva

9: Roberta Battaglia

10: Vincent Marcus

11: Archie Williams

The reason why I listed these acts is because all of them are most likely in the live shows already (not counting the Golden Buzzer acts that we KNOW are already there). The “Best Of” shows tend to be made up of acts that the judges and/or producers liked the most, and by the time they air, the live performers have already been selected weeks or even months ago...So you know they must have liked them enough if they're in this compilation...

Can't say I'm surprised by any of these choices...except maybe Double Dragon; They were a little under my radar...I mean, if it were up to me, this compilation would have included Malik DOPE, Noah Epps, Nolan Neal, Winston, Brothers Gage, Wesley Williams and Sheldon Riley...But Waffle and Spyros are probably my two favorite auditions this season overall, so whatever...

I guess these were pretty good auditions overall...A few boring episodes here and there, but there was still a handful of memorable acts...I'd LIKE to think they'll all make it next week, but we'll just wait and see...The format's going to make things VERY difficult, and we might not even see some of them compete again...

Even the Golden Buzzer choices had some decent variety for once! Only two of them were solo singers (one child, and one adult), and for the other spots we have a choir, a poet and a dance group...Waffle's still the only act that really excites me, but it's refreshing when it's not just four singers and a dance act...Plus, from a cynical business standpoint, the choices all make perfect sense...

As for which of them will win this season...Well, it's a VERY tough call...I'm still rooting for Waffle, and they DO have the right aspects to help them out...But so far, they're not quite raking in the same enthusiasm that other winners have...

Roberta has the most views BY FAR on Youtube...But does she really have the uniqueness or overwhelming hype that previous winners had? While I like her overall, I REALLY don't want her to win this season, because NOTHING about her is distinguishable compared to all previous winners...MAYBE the quality of her singing voice compared to other child singers, but even that is a tough comparison...

Otherwise, we've had child singers with much more unique gimmicks win in the past, she's not writing her own songs (yet), she doesn't have a unique genre...Hell, even in terms of which judge's Golden Buzzer she is, it's hard to root for her; It's only Sofia's first season, and she's basically filling in for Gab Union (whose GB won last season), who in turn filled in for Mel B (whose GB won two seasons before that). Come to think of it, aside from Howie's GB the season before THAT, the only judge who has SEEN their GB win each year was the female minority judge (seeing that NONE of the GB's won in Season 13...though it was probably MEANT to be Howie's again...)

Point being, if there's any season where Simon's GB is to win, it should be the one where he selects an act that has potential to be one of my favorites...I guess it wouldn't hurt to give Heidi a year either...Or hell, more seasons where the winner ISN'T a Golden Buzzer...(You never know...It could be Archie...)

Anyway, that's all I got for now...See you next week when we find out which lucky acts get to perform live...Or...well...as live as they can make it...(God, PLEASE don't make this our “new normal”!)

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