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By Marcelo Fernández Bitar [translated from Spanish]

In just over 24 hours, Louis Tomlinson passed through Buenos Aires and caused a commotion, with hundreds of fans crowding at the door of his hotel singing and shouting his name, and also occupying almost the entire block where there is a FM radio station where he went to give an interview.

The fanaticism generated with his solo career by the former singer of One Direction in Argentina is so great that in fact he will give a recital in the same stadium where he was in 2014 with the mega-boy band. It will be on May 18 in Vélez Sarsfield.

Louis Tomlinson already has two solo albums and is touring the world presenting the most recent, Faith in the Future. It came out in November 2022 and surprised with his most rocky sound, close to the Brit-pop of his beloved Oasis, and less pop. It was number one in England and three singles came out, Bigger Than Me, Out of My System and Silver Tongues.

Hurricane Louis

The visit was really fleeting with the purpose of promoting his show next month, the old-fashioned way, when the artists toured the countries to advertise albums or tours, something they currently do on Zoom or with posts on their official accounts.

Louis arrived on Friday night and spent Saturday fulfilling an intense schedule of activities, to leave early the next day.

First he went to the Vélez football field for a television interview which will be televised later by TN, and then he went to the radio station Los 40 Principales, where his fans filled the entire Gorriti street, between Ravignani and Arévalo, to witness an interview where eight listeners joined to ask him a question each.

He finally arrived at 4 p.m. at the Four Seasons hotel, where hundreds of other fans were screaming for him. There he gave a series of reports and chatted with Clarín in a room equipped as a small television set, with lights and a set with his name and the cover of the disc.

"Never, not for a second, did I think I would be going through some of the same experiences," he said, "that I was lucky enough to live in the band. I thought that was something unique. So being able to come here and feel the level of love and the incredible reaction on today's radio station, means a lot to me. When I imagined what my solo career would be like, I really didn't know what to expect.

Re-filling stadiums

At 32-years-old, Louis Tomlinson has the experience of having been part of one of the greatest pop phenomena of the last 20 years, with sales records and sold-out shows in stadiums around the world. And now he is repeating the fury alone, just as it happened just a little earlier with his ex-bandmate Harry Styles.

In Louis’ case, he first sold out the closed Movistar Arena stadium in 2022 and now he goes through a huge soccer field like Vélez.

Q: Did you think that being a soloist you had to start from below and sing in smaller places?

Louis: Yes, exactly. But it turns out that I can still play in big places, so it's great.

Q: Can we really talk about a mania of a "louistomlinson-mania"? Does it happen everywhere or is it special in Latin America?

Louis: I think that in terms of the level of similar intensity, and seeing what happened a moment ago on the radio station, that certainly doesn't happen to me everywhere. Let me put it this way: it's incredible to be so far from home and feel that level of love. I'm very excited to think about what the show will be like here.

Q: It's incredible that almost exactly ten years have passed since the last time you filled Vélez. How do you feel when you return to the same stadium?

Louis: I feel very lucky to be able to play in those places again on my own. I also feel very, very proud of myself and my fans. I feel like we have created something that is quite special and we did it together. With them as listeners, but also as facilitators. That really helped my confidence and made me feel good on stage. It's a lovely relationship and I'm very proud of it.

Q: This tour started almost a year ago, how did it evolve with respect to the first shows?

Louis: I definitely feel in a good place right now with the show. Anyway, in advance I was excited about this tour because this album was designed for the live show. So I was excited to see how the songs would work. And the energy is great. I am very excited to show Faith in the Future to Latin America.

Q: How did the idea of making a live cover of Arctic Monkeys come about?

Louis: Arctic Monkeys grew up about 20 minutes from where I live. It was something very close, very fresh in the mind and obviously huge. I was growing up and I'm also a big fan. I usually do the song 505 because it's very pretty.

Often, with the versions, I probably think more about what I would like to sing than about what I imagine that everyone else would like to hear, which may be misjudged, but I'm enjoying it.

Q: When you were a teenager you sang Oasis songs and now you have a rock band that sounds very Brit-pop, almost closing a circle.

Louis: Thank you. I am very, very fortunate to have the band I have, but they also perform sonically and visually, everything that is really important to me. They sound absolutely incredible. I don't think I would be able to do this without my band.

Q: Live you also perform songs from One Direction. Did you feel that kind of shadow at the beginning of your solo career and now you are more comfortable looking back?

Louis: I think a bit about both things. I think that at the beginning of my career I would have been a little more worried about putting too many One Direction songs in the repertoire. What I wanted most was to spread my wings and show who I was. But I think that as time went by, the nostalgic moments are really charming. So it's like a beautiful mixture of nostalgia and it's very nice to do it.

Ping-pong

Q: This is the third time you have visited our country. If you had to describe your Argentine fans in three words, which one would you choose?

Louis: Passionate. Loyal. Affectionate. That’s okay, isn't it?

Q: The soccer player Kun Agüero said that there is a lot of talk to you through Instagram or Twitter. Have you ever met him in person?

Louis: Actually, we have never seen each other in person. Over the years we've talked a little here and there, but I never found time. I have a kind of crazy hope that he can come to the show.

Q: If you had to choose one of your songs, either from Walls or Faith in the Future, that reflects how you feel right now in your life, what would it be?

Louis: I would say that the name of the album (Faith in the future) represents where I am right now, but I think that in the future I would like to always be optimistic.

Q: And if all the One Direction discography was deleted and a song had to be saved. Which one would you save?

Louis: It's interesting... I would probably say Story Of My Life. That seemed like a real milestone. I would say it's a little more serious. And I also think it's a bit of a crazy song.

Q: You are a big soccer fan, do you have any preference for an Argentine club?

Louis: I'm very afraid to say something wrong... I'd better say that I love you all. (laughs)

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allwaswell16 · 8 months

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All the One Direction fics I read and enjoyed in September 2023. You can listen to my podcast to hear me talk about each of these fics as well as an overview of what was posted on ao3 including the fics on this month’s fic roundup which you can find here! Please let the writers know if you liked the fics by leaving kudos and comments! Happy reading!

Fanfictional Podcast #54 | ko-fi | fic recs

—Harry/Louis—

🍁 And What If I Were You by jacaranda_bloom / @jacaranda-bloom

(E, 109k, famous/not famous) For Louis, will losing his sight give him the clarity to realise what is right in front of him? For Harry, will losing the love of his life give him the strength to finally open his heart? And can they find their way back, before they lose each other forever?

🍂 Suddenly Last Summer by @disgruntledkittenface

(E, 44k, mystery) Suddenly he has someone who listens to him and cares about what he thinks. Someone who really sees him. But their happily ever after is forever marred by an incident at a party during Labor Day weekend, and Louis is left with a choice to make.

🍁 Endgame by @brightgolden

(E, 38k, royal au) Where omega Crown Prince Harry Styles is trying and failing to get pregnant for four years, but all that is about to change when courtesan alpha Louis Tomlinson comes into the equation.

🍂 That Howling Infinite by @sweettartine

(E, 27k, uni) the one where Louis and Harry fall in love while reading Moby Dick.

🍁 Might've Took The Long Way by LiveLaughLoveLarry / @loveislarryislove

(M, 21k, exes to lovers) Now Harry is back in town, and no matter how many times Louis tells himself they can't be together, they keep falling right back into each other.

🍂 Ace of Hearts by @allwaswell16

(E, 10k, historical) Louis Tomlinson, the alpha Duke of Yorkshire, had returned to England to stay now that he’d married and mated. But since his husband was also the omega he’d once held captive aboard his half-brother’s pirate ship, he held back from pushing Harry into parenthood. Part 3 of Ace of Spades

🍁 Feels Like Magic by crimsontheory / @ireallysawanangel

(M, 10k, Marcel) It's been two incredible years with the best boyfriend Marcel could ask for, but is his biggest fear starting to become a reality? Has it really all been too good to be true? Part 2 of Marcel

🍂 Light Up Any Room by crimsontheory / @ireallysawanangel

(E, 10k, Marcel) Marcel is a little nervous about having to give a speech at the library’s annual charity gala, but thankfully he has Louis right by his side supporting him. And later that night, Louis shows Marcel just how proud of him he is. Part 3 of Marcel

🍁 In Shining Armour of Trackie and Trainers by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

(T, 9k, famous/not famous) Online dating isn't exactly working for Harry. In fact, it couldn't really be going much worse. But then the door of the bar opens, and the pack of friends walking in parts and - that’s Louis Tomlinson.

🍂 Court Wine by @enchantedlandcoffee , red_panda28 / @red-pandaaa

(T, 7k, a/b/o) after a misunderstanding during a scrabble game, Alpha Louis starts courting Omega Harry without the latter being aware of it.

🍁 I Remember (The Distances We Covered) by @lululawrence

(NR, 5k, famous/not famous) @ColleenisStylish: @LouisTomlinson my dad thinks he’s sat next to you on a train from Edinburgh right now, so if you could confirm that would be amazing. His name is Harry and he’s just had white wine and says you’re on red

🍂 U-Pop Truck Stop by @kingsofeverything

(E, 4k, truckers) After driving their big rigs all day, Harry and Louis park at the same truck stop.

🍁 Eyes so blue, Shorts so red by nonsensedarling / @absoloutenonsense

(G, 2k, alien Harry) Alien Harry discovers poetry.

🍂 Tongue Tied by YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf

(G, 1k, roommates) “I wish that I could tell Harry that I love him, instead of getting all tongue tied and chickening out.” The Irishman winked. “You never know, your wish may just come true.”

🍁 Enemies to Lovers by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup

(G, 1k, poem) There's something happening at Styles' place. Louis can sense it. He's good like that.

🍂 My Muse by skipper / @skipperxao3

(NR, 1k, older Harry/Louis) My love, my life, my everything. Until the day I die, you will never cease to be my muse.

🍁 The Lovers by @reminiscingintherain

(T, 1k, tarot cards) “Come inside,” an eerie voice seemed to echo from the darkness. “Come inside, and seek your destiny.”

🍂 Are We In the Clear by asphodelknox / @iamasphodelknox

(M, 1k, historical) Louis and Harry meet across a crowded court at a time when falling in love would mean their destruction. With help from a friend, they run for their freedom.

🍁 Gaydar Lessons by @homosociallyyours

(G, 1k, girl direction) While standing around after softball practice for the company's women's softball team, Harry gets caught (and caught up) in staring at Louis as she eats a ripe, juicy peach. If only she could be certain that Louis was into women.

—Rare Pairs—

🍂 You Are A Song by @lululawrence

(NR, 3k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw) To Louis, Nick felt like poetry in motion. He was a bit of chaos surrounding Louis’ otherwise monotonous days, and Louis was quickly becoming addicted.

🍁 bet on it by @nouies

(E, 2k, Louis/OMC) a fic inspired by Louis at the barricade during AFHF

🍂 you are the magic in me by @beardyboyzx

(NR, 2k, Zayn/Liam) Zayn is eight when he meets the Prince for the first time. His dad is being knighted — the King has seen the way he fought to defend his village from the enemies of the Kingdom and has decided to gift him a piece of land and a title.

#28th appreciation #ficrec #trackinghappily #1dficvillage #trackinghome #ficsfor4am #tracksintheam #1dsource #hltracks

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A Who-Swung-It Mystery: The Case of the Switch-Hitter (1/3)

1 / 2 / 3

Despite the humorous title, I want to be serious for a second. I am not a licensed psychologist/psychiatrist/licensed social worker/etc., and I am certainly not an expert on dissociative identity disorder (DID). My knowledge of this disorder comes from the research I have done to try and understand it. I am trying to be as respectful as possible towards the subject matter, and I sincerely apologize if I show a lack of understanding and will do my best to correct it. I want to focus on switching, since we don't really have much information on Mikoto's childhood that led to him developing this disorder and I do not want to speculate. I only say childhood and not adulthood because the literature I found suggests that it is rather rare for this already rare disorder to form past the age of ten. Mikoto could be one of those special cases, but we'll have to wait and see.

Now, before you begin violently shaking me over the length of this post, just know that I am sorry about it. I want to argue that Mikoto’s DID is a red herring. Despite his claims otherwise, John did not directly kill anyone, Mikoto did. Through the voice dramas and the music videos, we get to see both Mikoto and John's individual perspectives and personalities. From what we've seen in MeMe and Double and then heard during John Doe and Neoplasm, I think I figured out what happened the night of the murder.

Fun fact before the post cut: in Japanese, the kanji for baseball are combine the kanji for field and ball (野球) and is read as ‘Kakyu’. The number nine in Japanese is read as ‘kyu’ or ‘ku’ and our baseball-loving prisoner, Mikoto, is prisoner number nine.

Okay, now you can begin violently shaking me.

Milgram's Very Own Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Subverting the Evil Alter Trope

Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a tale that lives in infamy, and here in the West, it is synonymous with dual personalities. Published in 1886, the story is meant to be an allegory regarding good and evil. Pop culture osmosis usually has it right that Dr. Jekyll accidentally created Mr. Hyde in a lab accident, but here's the thing, it's more of a happy accident than a “Well, the risk I took was calculated but man, I’m bad at math,” one. Dr. Jekyll is a respectable, older gentleman who meant to erase his "shameful urges" (the story never explains what they are exactly, just that they go against the Victorian moral code) and accidentally created Mr. Hyde. As Mr. Hyde, Jekyll is a younger, shorter man whose only identifying feature is that everyone immediately hates him. That is not a joke. People who ran into Hyde can’t really describe him other than having the gut instinct to avoid him. But more importantly, I need you to know that Dr. Jekyll had spent most of the story voluntarily transforming himself into Mr. Hyde so he could give into those shameful urges and then used his wealth as Dr. Jekyll to sweep any trouble that arose back under the rug.

Besides being physically different, the main difference between Jekyll and Hyde is that Hyde lacks Jekyll's morals and inhibitions. Jekyll delights in the freedom he can experience as Hyde, until as Hyde, he beats a man to death with a cane. A few months before the murder, Jekyll had started to realize that he did not have as much control over Hyde as he previously thought and went two months without drinking the transformation tonic. As Jekyll puts it, in a moment of weakness, (yes, it reads like an allegory about substance abuse) Jekyll takes the tonic, transforms into Hyde, and since Hyde is pissed over being locked up for so long, he exercised his frustrations on a rich man's head.

Historically, the nineteenth century is when psychologists started arguing over the existence of multiple personalities, and the public back then was as fascinated with it as it is now. And I can't believe that we're nearing The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde's 150th anniversary, and the evil alternate personality trope is still going strong! I swear to you, it seems like DID is only ever brought up in conjunction with stories involving a murder(s), and the resolution is always, the evil alter committed it. I only know one example (Primal Fear (1996)) where the evil alter didn't do it, but that was because of the twist ending!

Besides wanting the novelty of the core having killed someone rather than the 'evil' alter, I think it would fit in with Milgram's dedication to emphasizing that each prisoner is an individual with their good points and bad. No one is 100% good, or bad, or anything else (Jackalope is 100% chaotic neutral, but he is a mythical creature, not a human, so shh). They have dominant traits that may influence their actions, but as in reality, things aren't black and white. It would make sense for Mikoto and John to reflect this. Mikoto is not 100% good and John is not 100% evil. They both have good and bad traits.

I think that the first trial shows it much better than the second, but Mikoto's main problem is how he constantly denies that anything is troubling him. Es calls him out on it explicitly during Neoplasm. Mikoto’s response is, “Usually, if you just laugh and pretend, things work out in the end,” explaining that the pretending helps him cope. It may not be the healthiest coping mechanism, but it is what he does. The most recent example of this not actually helping anyone is during Mikoto’s 2023 birthday timeline conversation. Mikoto questions himself to see if John really does exist and then he angrily blames John, only for John to front long enough to yell that he did it to save them. John disappears and Mikoto tells himself that that was useless, and that he’s tired and should stop thinking so hard about it. John has repeated quite a few times during Neoplasm and in that timeline conversation that he did it because Mikoto couldn’t handle it. The implication is that it is referring to the stress that built up and led to the murder. I agree with John that Mikoto’s decision to continue putting his head in the sand and to bottle up all his stress would have led to a breakdown. Everyone has a limit, and it is clear that Mikoto was rapidly approaching his. I don't disagree with that at all. What I disagree with is John's claim that he is solely responsible for the murder, because his existence does not make him purely evil and Mikoto's purely good. To think so is to play right into the black-and-white dichotomy of morality and play directly into Yamanaka's hands.

Despite his more sadistic tendencies, John does have some positive traits. We know he cares deeply for Mikoto and wants to protect him, even if his actions aren't acceptable. In Neoplasm, we’ve even heard John express some pride over being a college graduate, something Mikoto has previously downplayed when asked questions by Amane. We’ve seen in timeline conversations that Mikoto is capable of expressing annoyance and exasperation (with Fuuta) as well as anger (at John in the above timeline conversation). John can be cruel and aggressive, but he is active in asserting himself. Meanwhile, Mikoto is considerate to others to the point of his own detriment and is rather passive when it comes to conflict. Just because Mikoto seems to have more desirable character traits than John doesn’t make Mikoto incapable of committing a violent act.

Now, onto the murder, what could lead to Mikoto killing somebody?

"Communism was just a red herring." - Clue (1985)

I firmly believe that John is full of shit. Despite the number of destroyed mannequins, there is only one murder victim: the blond fellow we see at the beginning of MeMe. And just like in the cult classic, Clue (1985), I think the motive was blackmail.

Remember Mikoto's glitched line from the second voice trailer? "DESTROY EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING!" I don't know if this is just an accepted fan theory or if it had been confirmed, but it is believed that the lines from the second voice trailer happen before the murder takes place. If it had taken place after the murder occurred, then everything would most likely reference the evidence of the murder. But this takes place before the murder happened. Sure, it could be John's need for one of those rage rooms, but if I'm being honest, I think it was blackmail that could have gotten Mikoto fired from his job. Despite the amount of stress his current job causes him, Mikoto has stated over and over again that he worked very hard to get into the best company in the advertising business, and in his Trial Two interrogation questions, he has stated that he will not leave his current job because he believes that his efforts will eventually be rewarded. Mikoto is fine with being uncomfortable if he believes it will lead to future benefit (AKA, no pain, no gain).

From what I understand about Japan's work culture, getting fired puts a black stain on your record and makes it extremely difficult to find a new job. Getting fired by a top-tier advertising agency isn't just losing his dream job, but possibly destroying any chance of Mikoto gaining any opportunity or prestige for the rest of his career. All his hard work will be for naught. There are plenty of real-world instances where someone lost their job or lost their college acceptance because of poor behavior on the individual's part. If the blond victim had evidence of Mikoto acting badly, regardless of whether it was Mikoto or John fronting, Mikoto's boss could fire him, ruining his chances of ever being rewarded for his hard work. People have certainly killed for less in the real world.

Personally, I lean towards the blackmail being something John did, although this comes from Mikoto's line from Undercover: "Don't lie about me / what did I do?" If Mikoto cannot remember anything from when John fronts and he is aware of his forgetful spells, then not only would Mikoto question whether the blackmail had been doctored but also he'd wonder if there is a hint of truth to it. Remember Mikoto's words to Fuuta, "You're a uni student, right? You can't act like that once you start working properly," as if the angry behavior from Fuuta is only normal until a certain age. Perhaps Mikoto took part in some bad behavior in the past. More likely than not, it’s John in the blackmail. T1Q11 answer states, "Yes, I am [someone who takes others into consideration]. I'm a working adult. Communicating makes work easier." It's almost ironic how his boss constantly texting him and inconsideration causes Mikoto problems, and because he is the new guy and subordinate, Mikoto can't exactly tell his boss to fuck off.

His T1Q10 answer better lays out his beef with Fuuta's behavior: "I don't think I've ever gotten angry before. Isn't it kind of disgraceful to get angry?" Now, Mikoto is a very go-along-to-get-along kind of guy and Fuuta is not. He could be telling the truth that he has never gone into a blind rage (that Mikoto remembers), but to say he has never felt anger is most likely a lie.

Here is how I think the murder went down. At the beginning of MeMe, we see Mikoto waiting in a dark, secluded area near the train tracks. His hair is mostly covered by the beanie and we cannot make out his expression whatsoever, so there is no clue to tell us who is fronting between Mikoto and John. Mikoto does not appear to have a bat on his person or around him, and it seems like he is holding his phone. The blond victim could have just been a stranger walking by, but I think that he was an old friend of Mikoto's from high school or college and was supposed to meet with him. As peers who are supposed to be working adults, Mikoto is under the impression that whatever this is, they can just talk it out. This is all just one big misunderstanding.

Maybe the blond victim even brought the bat for an intimidation factor. Maybe Mikoto brought it just in case. I lean towards the former because you would notice misplacing your own baseball bat (they can get really expensive) is hard to not notice, and the whole thing is easier to deny if you don't even own the murder weapon in the first place. Whatever the case, the blond reveals his blackmail and demands payment or else it's getting sent to Mikoto's boss. Mikoto sees nothing but red, screams at his old friend to destroy all of the blackmail, take the bat, and then swings. The first blow hits the victim's lower back, just like how it hit Es in Undercover, and it is enough to render the victim's legs useless, forcing him to try and crawl away rather than run. Mikoto raises the bat well over his head and brings it down again, killing the victim.

With no one around but his now deceased victim, the red haze lifts and Mikoto realizes what he just did, prompting the first trial glitched line, which is believed to take place after the murder, "My life... it wasn't supposed to be this way." The heartbreak is too much to bear. John takes over and is the one to bury the body, dispose of the evidence, and clean Mikoto up. When Mikoto wakes up the next day, he can disregard it as a bad dream: "All I did was dream / And that's what you found GUILTY?"

Pretty words, but empty ones, I know. Where's my proof? I'm glad you asked. :)

Switch-Hitting

Let's start out with the murder weapon: the baseball bat.

In baseball, a switch-hitter is someone who can bat left- and right-handed. Switch-hitters are prized by coaches, because batters have a higher chance of hitting the ball when they swing opposite of the pitcher; meaning a left-handed batter has a better chance of hitting a ball thrown by a right-handed pitcher than the right-handed batter against that same pitcher. There can be switch-pitchers (someone who can throw left- and right-handed), but because Mikoto's murder weapon seems to be the baseball bat, I'm going to focus on the way he swings the bat. As previously stated, during the third chorus of Undercover, we see Mikoto's silhouette bludgeon Es with a baseball bat.

Now, it has been a while since I've played baseball and softball, but I do still own a bat and I believe that that is a left-handed swing. A left-handed batter would have their left hand positioned above the right hand and the bat would have been held over their left shoulder. When they swing, they step in and turn towards their right to complete the swing. That is what Mikoto is doing in this picture. I tried to mimic the swing, but I am a right handed batter, so it feels awkward when I do it. Right-handed batters are more common that left-handed hitters, and in Double, we see Mikoto/John bat both ways, making him a switch-hitter. In the US, a switch-hitter has to pick one side to hit from during the time he is at bat, meaning that say he batted right, then swung and missed twice (two strikes, one more and he's out), he can’t switch to bat left. He can switch to bat left the next time he is up at bat, but he cannot switch positions once he steps up to the plate. I can’t find much on Japan’s rules about switch-hitting, but there’s a ton of articles about a high school player who kept switching positions for every pitch during the same at bat (pissing off the Americans in the comments section). Now, I can’t speak for professional baseball in Japan, but I guess switching positions during the same at bat is allowed at the level Mikoto played (high school). I do feel confident in stating that the Mikoto featured in Undercover has a left-handed swing. But Gimme, what does that have to do with switch-hitting? Switch-hitting involves batting both ways.

If you continue to closely watch the opening of MeMe, while Mikoto holds the bat in his left hand, but when he readies himself for the overhead swing, Mikoto has his right hand over his left, something a right-handed batter would do. I actually made a list of when we see Mikoto swing the bat, and it seems that when Mikoto swings the bat normally (like how he would in a game), he usually bats left-handed. I could only find one instance of Mikoto holding the bat right-handed as though he were up to bat.

Left-Handed Batting:

at 3:04 in Undercover

at 0:30 in MeMe

at 0:58 in Double

at 1:29 in Double

Right-Handed Batting:

at 1:26 in Double

Buuuut, when we see Mikoto swing the bat abnormally, he uses his right hand to guide the swing as if he were batting right-handed. His right hand is above his left (which is normal positioning for a right-handed swing) when he does the overhead swing in MeMe at 0:37, and when he swings the bat one handed during Double, it is with his right-hand.

Your dominant hand isn't what determines your batting stance. Generally, it's a good indicator, but it's not set in stone thanks to cross-handedness. Cross-handedness is when you use your dominant hand for certain activities and your non-dominant hand for others. But if it matters, Mikoto is right-handed. Most of his actions in both songs involve his right-hand. If you watch MeMe, the only time Mikoto uses his left hand is to move the camera at the beginning and end of the song, and then to pick up the Death tarot card at the very end of the song. In Double, the only time he uses his left hand is when he swings the bat. Also, his shoulder bag is on his left shoulder in both MeMe and Double, and generally, purses and shoulder bags rests on your non-dominant side to give your dominant hand easy access.

Like I said, Mikoto being right-handed doesn't necessarily translate to him batting right-handed. Now, I'm no baseball expert, but I don't think his left-handed swings are all that good. They look 'jerky' to me. We don't see Mikoto complete a right-handed swing; we only see him hold the bat as if he is waiting for a pitch and the positioning seems natural. And there is something that I want to point out. You can train yourself to become a switch-hitter. I am not kidding when I say that switch-hitters are coveted. I think it would be in-character of Mikoto to naturally bat right-handed but try to teach himself how to bat left-handed so that he can become a switch-hitter. He is someone who knows what they want and creates a ten-step plan to get it, (see his "I wanted this job so I chose this art college with this degree"). He also believes in hard work being rewarded, so if he successfully trains himself to become a switch-hitter, his coach will reward him with more playing time (in this case, move him up the batting list). Mikoto is also self-effacing, so when he puts himself down, it needs to be questioned. Are his claims about not being good at baseball an example of his low self-esteem affects his perception of himself, or was he just plain bad because he was batting from the wrong side? He could just plain suck at baseball, but his abnormal, right-handed swings are smooth and controlled. It makes me think he bats right naturally, and that his left-handed swings are him practicing to get better at switch-hitting.

Unlike Mikoto, John is not patient. He would not bother with a swing he is not comfortable with. We saw that in John Doe as they are quick to taunt Es and lash out at them and Kotoko. John did not try to retreat and figure out a strategy to best Kotoko, an experienced fighter, he just went for it. I can only assume he wised up during his fight with Kotoko and that's why she couldn't knock him out a second time. This impulsive, fiery temper reappears in Neoplasm, when John mock Es for chaining Mikoto and for the name they gave him, and then as Es stalls during John's prodding of what will happen to Mikoto, John begins shouting at Es to answer him. I would probably split the two this way: while Mikoto is proactive with his willingness to think ahead and shortchange himself for the chance of being rewarded in the future, John is reactive and his impulsiveness leads to short-term thinking that can screw over Mikoto.

Here's Mikoto in Neoplasm: "I wonder if it's like... some kind of sleepwalking...? After all, I've been losing sleep more and more often recently... Man... It's really troublesome, isn't it?...Usually, if you just laugh and pretend, things work out in the end, right? I'm pretty good at that. Making things work out to the best of my abilities." At this point, he can no longer deny that nothing is wrong, and Mikoto is now forced to seriously consider just what is going on when he has these forgetful spells and falls asleep. Something is wrong, and he is trying to follow his usual protocol of smiling and quietly figuring out how to make things turn out for the best. Except it is not working in Milgram, triggering John's appearance in Neoplasm.

John is surprised by Es's acceptance of the situation, and even says, "I'd just think it's a lie someone came up with to get away with murder." As he and Es continue to talk, John asks Es why they think he was born and confirms that his role is to protect Mikoto from harm. Es is the one to bring up the murder, and suddenly, the chatty John is giving short, vague responses, reiterating that he is the murderer, not Mikoto. Here's some of it, "Yeah, it's me. I killed them off... They annoyed me [so I killed them]... Just someone [a stranger] who was walking around nearby... Can't remember [how many I killed]." When Es demands to know how John can be so calm, John changes the subject to find out what will happen to Mikoto. When Es cannot give him a satisfactory answer, John repeats again and again that Mikoto is innocent and that he, John, is at fault, so please forgive Mikoto. I think John would admit to every wrongdoing of Mikoto's if that meant Mikoto's burden would be lifted. It's why I don't trust him. Not only is his confession too vague to be considered admissible, but as Mikoto’s protector, he also has a reason to take the fall. John is not an evil alter, but he is taking advantage of the trope to get Mikoto the Innocent verdict. An Innocent verdict, in John’s mind, will erase most of Mikoto’s current stress. It is too short term, and relies to heavily on Mikoto’s habit of denial. If Mikoto is found Innocent, there is a chance that he may continue to pull his head out of the sand to figure out what is going on so he can learn how to manage or suppress it so his everyday life won't be impacted.

Oh, and one more thing before I end this first part.

That Wasn't Mikoto at the End of Neoplasm, which is why Double differs from MeMe.

John is playing up the idea that he is an evil alter to get Mikoto out of trouble, and the weird behavior shown by 'Mikoto' at the end of Neoplasm is just John attempting to manipulate us. Do you guys remember at the end of John Doe when Mikoto is back in control and is confused and then horrified as to why he’s hurting and why Es is now covered in bruises? From what I’ve read, that confusion is a common sign of personalities having been switched, and so is the memory loss he has experienced. Now compare that to the end of Neoplasm, when John ‘leaves’ and Mikoto comes back and immediately starts guessing what kind of dog Es owns? And how weird that is because Mikoto had started the interview clearly worried over what is going on with him when he is ‘asleep’? I don’t think Mikoto actually came back. I think that that’s John taking advantage of Es being startled by the bell and pretending to be Mikoto and trying to emphasize how harmless Mikoto. Mikoto is just a little guy. How can someone so friendly be a monster?

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🌈 Recently Read Fics - June 2023 🌈

These are all the amazing fics I read over the past month (from shortest to longest). Don’t forget to leave kudos and comments to show the authors your appreciation if you read any of these! 🩷

🌈 you can see my heart burning in the distance by @hershelsue (923, G)

Harry and Louis are an opposites attract couple. Harry wakes up at the crack of dawn to go to his law firm job, while Louis is just getting home from his DJ gigs. They make it work.

🌈 All This Time by @allwaswell16 (1k, T)

Louis Tomlinson had been best friends with flower shop owner Gemma Styles for years. It wasn't until she suggested he date her alpha brother that he ever thought of Harry that way. Maybe it wasn't such a bad idea...

🌈 Completely Oblivious by @itsnotreal (1k, G)

an interaction with a stranger helps these two finally figure their shit out.

🌈 the sweetness of your words knows no bounds in making my heart leap by @bottomhaztoplou (1k, M)

At the end of his heat, Harry writes a letter.

At the beginning of his rut, Louis writes one back.

🌈 we will get another day (to begin again) by @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed (1k, T)

“There’s a ton of health benefits to it, look.”

Zayn gives Liam an unimpressed stare. He doesn’t even acknowledge the phone in his hand. “I don’t care if it makes me immortal, Leeyum, I’m not going to take a freaking ice bath at six in the morning.”

🌈 time can always heal you by @larriescompass (2k, G)

harry catches a fever, louis takes care of him.

🌈 Ask Him by @fxckingprincesspark (2k, T)

When Lewis Capaldi gets pressed for information on who he's dating, he admits it... he's been seeing Niall Horan. The only problem? He jokes so much that no one believes him.

🌈 routine surveillance by @disgruntledkittenface (2k, E)

Harry’s training period for the Bureau consists of routine surveillance. One night, it becomes a little less routine.

🌈 Harry, That Kills People by @londonfoginacup (2k, T)

If there’s one thing that Harry hates, it’s getting his clothes dirty.

If there’s one other thing that Harry hates, it’s murder.

Unfortunately, right here and right now, Harry’s clothes are dirty, and he’s murdered someone. So. It’s not a great day.

“Ugh,” says Harry. “Yeargh. Bleh.”

🌈 Write You A Song by @all-these-larrythings (6k, G)

Harry’s new flat is great but the acoustics are even better. They’re so good in fact that his daily shower concerts start to entertain an audience besides his shampoo bottle.

🌈 The Way to My Heart by @ladyaj-13 (6k, T)

Louis' having a bit of a dry spell, until he bumps into an attractive alpha in the supermarket and leaves with his number. It was a hard bump. Very... muscular.

The only problem is, said alpha asks Louis to cook for him - which is not exactly his skill set.

🌈 Hold Me Tight (Or Don’t) by @hellolovers13 (13k, E)

Falling in love with Louis is easy enough.

Separating Louis from the singer persona Harry has been a fan of for years, however, is not.

But she's not the only one making assumptions.

🌈 what’s left of my halo’s black by @loveislarryislove (22k, E)

A year after a devastating breakup, Louis is still trying to put himself back together - but getting over a breakup is hard when you work as a wedding planner. Thankfully, his coworker Harry is the most supportive friend Louis could ask for. But Harry has some secrets of his own, and they send Louis' world spinning off its axis all over again.

🌈 somewhere in between and not at all by @greeneyesfriedrice (24k, E)

Harry is new to NYC and discovers something about himself, and Louis is there for him. Always.

🌈 Bitter Ends Turn Sweet by @allwaswell16 (30k, E)

It had been four years since Harry first heard the song his ex wrote about him and far longer since they broke up. He forgave Louis long ago, and now his life was focused on his career, his family, and especially his son, Max. But Louis was back in Chicago, after all this time, and he’s not an easy man to ignore.

🌈 Some Records Turnin’ by @ireallysawanangel (49k, E)

Harry is a soft alpha who owns a record store and Louis is a closeted singer omega masquerading as an alpha who randomly stumbles into Harry’s store.

🌈 another dream but always you by @nobodymoves (60k, M)

Harry is a Dreamwalker; he has the ability to visit people in their dreams and help put them on the right path. He's assigned to Louis, who's struggling after the break-up of his band. It's an unusual assignment from the beginning; Harry has a crush on Louis, and Louis's subconscious immediately decides Harry is the love of his life. When Dreamers cast Harry as their love interest, he can usually redirect them, but Louis is insistent on being Harry's boyfriend, and despite knowing they have no future, Harry wants to keep up the charade.

#28th appreciation #fic rec #monthly recs #hlcreators #trackinghome #tracksintheam #trackinghappily

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Louis/Eloise

The Royal

❝I have to. It's my duty to serve the people of Oceanic.❞ ❝Listen to me. Ignore what everyone else will say. You are perfect the way you are. You are my everything, love.❞

Age: A month younger than MC

Race: Human

Gender: Male or female, depending on player choice

Pronouns: He/him or she/her, depending on player choice

Physical appearance: The Royal has slightly tanned skin due to intensive time spent in the sun, although their parents try their best to maintain the natural fair-pale shade. They have a heart shaped face framed by wavy red hair, either tamed or tied up in a bun with two small strands on the side. Soft brown eyes that can go cold at a poor choice of words and freckles dotting their cheeks. 5'7" no matter the gender.

Trope(s): Forbidden love, impossible love, royalty, [REDACTED]

As the heir to the throne of Oceanic, the Royal has a heavy weight on their shoulders that they cannot shake off—the expectations of the people and their parents often reminds them of their duty to deliver responsible decision for the betterment of the kingdom. For most of the week, they are cooped up within the castle walls, fulfilling their tasks as the one next in line. However, during a small portion of the day where their schedule is empty, the Royal will always go to visit their private shore by themself. A tradition they have upheld since they were young.

In public appearances, the Royal comes off as an understanding, charming, mature young adult—exactly what everyone expects from the heir. All warm smiles and dimples. But behind closed doors, the fake smiles drop and shoulders slacken. The fire in their eyes never goes out but they allow themself to be exhausted. Just once.

Their idea of relaxing is by standing in front of the waves, shoes off, and enjoying the smell of salty air and water. A servant usually has to come and fetch them, as they do not keep track of the time. And recently, they have been going more often due to undisclosed reasons... as well as sneaking off to town to do gods-know-what.

There have been rumors circulating around them, particularly involving [REDACTED]. Are they true? Are they not? You will have to wait until it is announced.

Chance encounters are life-changing. You don't think you would have ever noticed the Royal had it not been for Cordelia and K. And more importantly, you do not think you would have ever met them on the streets without your...unique circumstances. Little had you realized then the potential to gain a powerful ally, as well as a lifelong friend.

Fun Facts About the Royal:

There is so much lore I want to write down about them, but they would all be major spoilers for the game! So for now, take this condensed, somewhat short intro post for now. But expect to see some huge updates to this as further chapters are released!

Also would you call them "Lou"? Been thinking about an easier nickname besides "The Royal" and it's pretty cute! Though they are accustomed to everyone calling them by their first name

Their original design was going to be heavily inspired by Prince Eric from the Little Mermaid. However, it was changed to an appearance similar to Ariel. Maybe your headcanon is that he's Ariel's son or grandson? That's what mine is lol

Has a very refined taste for red wine. Likes it especially from their own kingdom but imported tastes are good too

Loves drawing. And because they live right by the sea they have a lot of sunset sketches and swirls of water in their notebook

Has a diary where they write down about their day; if you romance them you'll probably find long romantic tirades about you

Actually likes wearing crowns if it is light and only in the castle

Sheltered kid growing up—while their parents may have exposed them to monarchy politics early in their life they remained relatively naive and unaware of certain...things

Things that will remain unmentionable

Knows some secret passageways within the kingdom due to safety reasons, but they may show it to you if you are lucky enough!

Stuffed animals creep them out and they are all over the walls of the castle thanks to their father's love for hunting

No, not stuffed animals. Like actual taxidermy

Deathly allergic to gossipy people and mice—physically wilts at the mention of either one

Would buy you anything you want just to please you. This will especially show during the crushing stage, but it will be a habit that never dies down *if* you get married

Can resist puppy eyes with a huge question mark. But usually not because they are a major people pleaser. It comes with their job

#As the Ocean Lures #atol #atol ros #ch: the royal #the royal #3/4 #ro info #atol ro info

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has something happened, Cara? did i miss something? sofia stunt as in sofia the scandinavian girl everybody forgot about? is she back? what has asia to do with that stunt? totally agree that louis' career would only benefit if there were some women in his team but i'm really confused about what exactly you're talking about now. have a lovely weekend!

Hi!

Oh my comment was set off by the AFHF announcement, and the subsequent detective rabbithole everyone went down trying to figure out where it will be this year, and loads of people saying Mexico bc of the cacti in the picture plus that Mexican promoter account tweeting and deleting AFHF recently. I got riled up about how badly they failed last year for AFHF, how we could tell right from when they announced it (quite late) to then being there and seeing how they only sold 2/3 of tickets and not even everyone showed up. They had to cut back massively on staff (one of the reasons why entry was handled so badly and why they didn’t have enough staff to hand out the wristbands), and how they absolutely need to have a (financial) success with this year‘s AFHF in order to not have the whole festival get jeopardised and maybe cancelled. And that led to me talking about the root problem of the team being just men, and then listing examples of their recent fuck ups that very likely wouldn’t have happened that way if they had a woman on their team they‘d listen to once in a while, like for example the Sofia stunt. I guarantee you that no man on that team even thought about the fact that in 2023, with a majorly queer, feminist female fanbase that huge age gap could be problematic for Louis‘ image with his fans, because men in general don’t think about much younger women being with older men as problematic at all. They dropped her like hot iron *after* the backlash from all sides. Then they didn’t handle communication well when they cancelled Asia at all. Like. At all.

For AFHF, I understand that Mexican fans are super passionate but I already gotten many messages by latam fans saying even though living in Mexico City they wouldn’t be able to afford it. I don’t think it’ll be in Mexico, they really need to be in the black numbers for this year‘s AFHF, so they need it to be accessible to fans with strong financial powers. Europe has the majority of louis‘ fandom with strong financial power, and logistically it would be crazy to fly back and forth about 16-18 hours between European festivals for AFHF, if he could do it in Europe again.

If he keeps it in a similar time frame (august) as the past (although he’s already had the first announcement two months earlier than usually), there’s only the last July or last August weekend (going into September) available.

A friend actually sent me the Ponte de Segura bridge that looks a lot like the viaduct used in the picture, and it’s right at the border of Portugal to Spain. End of July he’s got two festivals in Portugal and Spain, and he could easily oversee the set up during the week between those two.

There’s also huge festival grounds 20 minutes from that bridge, that usually hosts the BOOM festival, but only every other year - meaning that July weekend is free for 2024 and the infrastructure for the festival has been well established (since 1997) with shuttles, vendors, camp sites, stage infrastructures… it looks really great.

The thing that still got me entertaining Mexico as a possibility is the cacti that have been edited in, that mostly only grow in South America, and the Mexican promoter.

Anyways, tell me louis wouldn’t go for this?? The shore, the lake, the rocks, the surroundings, the heat??

Anyways the real clowning begins if you imagine louis launches AFHF to be TWO days by having Niall headline the first day… that would certainly draw the necessary crowds and they’re already doing a bit of the festival run together this summer 🤡🤪

#anon #afhf 2024 #let me clown

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So, as someone who does not have any French or Canadian heritage, what exactly is Cartouche? I haven't heard of it before, but it seems like there's a show and books and stuff, is it fairly popular among french-speaking communities? You've made me curious lol

Ngl i went "nyehehehehehe" out loud when i found out i was being given an excuse to ramble about the thing :D

The short answer is it's a french cartoon from the early 2000s! One season-long, with 26 episodes! And yeah in 2010 they eventually made little books that are based on some eps, and they are very cute! They all have unique artwork because instead of using screenshots from the show they hired an artist to illustrate everything.

Most of the show is sort-of lost media, by which i mean that there are only 5 episodes still available in the original french audio… BUT an arabic dub exists, so I've been going through that with a translation app for funsies in my free time! So to answer your question, no, it's not a well-known show, but to me it's a nostalgic one asfdkg

More rambling about the thing under the cut!

What it's about:

Think Robin Hood in the early 1700s, but in Paris! Specifically, it takes place 2-3 years after Louis XIV's death : the future king is a tiny 7yo kid, and since he can't reign yet, the old king's nephew, Philippe II d'Orléans, is regent. In real life, the regency lasted 8 years, and Philippe d'Orléans is generally now considered by historians to have been An Okay Guy Who Did His Best, but every show needs a villain, so here he's the Prince John to Cartouche's Robin Hood! So the bulk of the show is Cartouche and his lil group of buddies helping out poor people and fighting for justice.

I was always fond of the show, but ngl part of the fun in recent months has been reading up on the time period; it's a unique but very short transition era between two very long reigns, and a lot of stuff actually happened during it! The show has a fun amount of references to real people and events here and there. Makes reading all those History books feel like the Pepe Silvia meme, really

Who are these characters:

Our main character is this dude! Cartouche is your brave hero archetype, but also a bit of a smartass with a penchant for shenanigans. And he's named after a real-life criminal! The actual Cartouche was notably Not Nice, but a lot of people at the time did cheer him on because, well, he stole from and attacked rich people. There are actual books and movies about him that did generally keep the bandit-with-a-heart-of-gold legend alive! Cartoon!Cartouche is even designed after one of the movie versions, where he was played by actor Jean-Paul Belmondo. He's got the same outfit and everything, it's cute :D

Real!Cartouche had his own group of allies called the Cartouchiens, and some of the characters from the show are named after them! The main ones are…

Louis du Châtelet, aka le Lorrain, he's a noble who decided to join the good guys! He's a fancy dude, and notably he used to be a massive jerk, but he got better!

Fleur d'Épine and Galichon! Galichon was sentenced to the galleys and escaped! He's the team dad… and is also Fleur d'Épine's actual adoptive dad. Fleur d'Épine is the youngest of the group and has a whole backstory the show takes time to uncover: she was found by Galichon when she was just a baby! She gets a bunch of episodes about her mysterious family situation...

Freluquet, who is, let's be real, the token kid they added for the show. But he's generally a fun little dude, and very importantly he often relays messages from...

Isabelle d'Entraigues, Philippe d'Orléans's niece! She's not named after a real person, but after a character in the Belmondo Cartouche movie. She's a fave, she's got a temper! She's a spy from the good guys.

And then we have our main villains!

Philippe d'Orléans, the Regent. He's cruel and power-hungry and not above trying to get rid of the young king.But of course, he's not going to get his hands dirty. (The real guy is super interesting! I've been reading up on him a lot!) He has two people doing work for him:

Demachault, the police lieutenant, who is named after a real guy and is doing his best but honestly just sucks at this job, poor guy.

Nero Falconi, who is the Regent's right-hand man. He's the competent one here, but unlike our other villains he's not a noble!! His sad backstory ties with le Lorrain's, but instead of acting angsty about it, he's just seething with rage at all times. I Just Think He's Neat <3 He's the one main character who isn't named after a real person or a movie character!

There are other characters, but these are the main ones! It's a cute show! The references and links to real events are fun to spot, the setting is neat :D

Also Falconi's sad backstory lives in my brain rent-free, despite the flashback being only 60 seconds long. I can't justify that one, it's not that deep, it's just been occupying space in my brain for almost 20 years for some reason

#cartouche prince des faubourgs #characters i didnt mention who are also neat: Isaac de Tolède who is a doctor and also a lil science nerd! he's cute!!#Chien Noir who is the chief of another group of bandits but he's not nice #Mordoc and Brutus who are the two big scary guys who work for Falconi sometimes. they're twins!#la Veuve Richard who is the lady owner of the inn where the Cartouchiens live #learning that Demachault in particular was named after a real dude was A Good Time #bc he so feels like a goofy guy the showrunners would've come up with. but no. he was an actual person

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recently read: feburary 2023 🌋

I’ve succeeded to keep track of what I’ve read for another month! go me!! and don’t ask me about my header choices, they’re decided on whatever I was thinking about when I made them. and last night I watched a documentary about volcanoes.

If you decide to check any of these fics out, make sure to show the author some love. Leave kudos, a comment and, if possible, reblog (or retweet) the fic post! and a big thank you to all these amazing authors! thank you for sharing your writing with us!

Wed’n Walk (Or, We Went to Amsterdam Together) by @hellolovers13 (E, 11k, friends to lovers, share a bed, fluff) When Harry had first started planning his honeymoon to Amsterdam, he had not envisioned ending up there with his best friend. Or getting fake-married to him for 24 hours.

On The Horizon by FitzAndLarry (E, WIP, 148k+, fake relationship, cruise) Drunk, loose, and excited on the first night of his two-week-long cruise, Doctor Harry Styles finds himself with a little extra company on what has turned out to be a lonely experience. Louis, the pilot who helped fly him across the Atlantic, is the object of his fling. Thus begins an adventure filled with laughter, sun, and trauma rearing its ugly head. Deadline on their companionship, the pair commit to enjoying their time - and Harry, the screw-up he is, can't help but lose himself in the fantasy.

I’m so invested in these characters and love learning more stuff about them, from the small things to the big things! i’m so excited to follow along on the rest of the journey these characters have

Let's Get Skating by @wabadabadaba (G, 1.3k; a/b/o, beta/omega, meet cute) Or, Harry plans on going ice skating alone but those plans change when a very cute stranger forgets his headphones.

this was soo cute, we really need more a/b/o fics with non-traditional pairing, esp ones including betas.

did I upset you, daddy? (take out your frustration on me) by @larrydoinglaundry (E, 3.5k, established, pwp, voyeurism) Harry misbehaves, so Louis gets off without him. Harry of course has to watch.

Miia is one author that I can drop everything for when she publishes a new fic, and that’s exactly what I did with this. No regrets!!

Angels Fly by LilyBlue28 (NR, 203k, a/b/o, werewolves, war) A magical love story featuring a generations long grudge, a menacing curse, and secrets that keep pulling them apart. Will they be able to find a way back to one another through the dark?

I actually read this two times in a row, because after finishing it the first time I had no idea how to move on.

to be a better man by @thedevilinmybrain (E, 9.9k, cheating, smut) “Just giving you an out, lad. Like Harry would even look at you. He’s too busy crawling up my ass to notice anyone else.” Leon snarls, rolling his eyes in a dismissive shake of his head. “But if you’re so concerned, go see what he wants. Make him happy enough to leave me alone, eh? Since you’re so worried.”

Jennifer is another of my “drop everything and go read” authors, and she didn’t disappoint either!

a concert six months from now by Wolfiemcwolferson (M, 82k, right person wrong time, angst, open ending) Harry Styles met Louis Tomlinson at the Hollywood Bowl in 2011 and it's going to be a problem for the rest of his life. feat: songwriting for Niall, The National, Martin guitars, pearls, and the author's love letter to the cliffs of La Jolla.

this fic was absolutely amazing. I haven’t seen a lot of “right person, wrong time” fics, so that was really fun. It has a bunch of drabbles I haven’t gotten to yet too.

Backstage at the Grammy’s by @neondiamond (M, <1k, established, canon) There’s someone waiting in Harry’s dressing room after his performance at the Grammy’s.

More cute stuff from Jess that never disappoints

Drops of Jupiter by @itsmotivatingcara (M, 121k, murder mystery, autistic Louis, enemies to lovers) In a small, sleepy town ruled by prejudice, Louis Tomlinson runs his grandmothers shop for the occult. He finds comfort in his tarot cards, his friends, and a dog that he doesn't have room for. He thought the worst he'd have to deal with would be bigotry, until a new sheriff arrives with a headstrong little girl that's impossible not to fall in love with.

Loved the autism representation in this!!

When The Stars Come Out by @briannamarguerite (E, 30k, fake relationship, pining, sexual tension) Or the one where Louis pretends to be Gemma's boyfriend for her horrid cousin's wedding but fate is a nasty jerk and throws Harry in his way.

The Warmth of Your Body by @zanniscaramouche (M, 46k, a/b/o, werewolves, slow burn, war) Or: historical full shift werewolf packs and Louis looking a little too attractive even when covered in blood.

Devil in my brain, whispering my name by @lunarheslwt (E, 9.1k, angel/demon, pwp) Or, Louis, a demon, shows Harry, an angel, just how good it can feel to give in to temptation and sin.

WING KINK!!! I’m such a big fan of wing kink fics, so thank you Niv for writing it!

The Top of Your Lungs by @zanniscaramouche (M, 31k, a/b/o, werewolves, slow burn, war) There is something about Harry Styles and the way the moon sings his name, but will it be enough to convince Louis to face the misbegotten power latent in his veins? Through the throes of battle and passion, it's a test of will-power for Louis to keep himself from doing the unimaginable and following his heart.

Good Dogs Don’t Bark by @haztobegood (M, 2.2k, established, canon, pet play) “Don’t know where it came from, but it’s here to stay,” Harry laughed into the mic. Barking at the crowd gave him such a thrill. He couldn’t remember the first time he barked at the crowd, but he remembered how it made his heart race every time. He always wondered how his Master would react if he were there. Would he be punished for barking in public? But Louis had been busy with his own world tour, and Harry kept barking.

I Do (I Don't) by @greenfeelings (E, WIP, 12k+, fake relationship, pining) In which it’s Niall’s big day and Zayn’s got a foolproof plan (he doesn’t), Liam is completely clueless to what's going on around him (he isn’t), Harry thinks he’s only imagined there’s a spark between Louis and him (he hasn’t), and Louis ends up in the biggest mess ever created (he really does).

Unplant by @hellolovers13 (M, 4.4k, meet cute ish, trans Harry) Louis should've looked where he was going, then he wouldn't have to desperately try to save a little flower now.

Teach me how to love by @perfectdagger (E, 70k, strangers to friends to lovers, friends with benefits, practice sex) The one in which Harry is bad at sex and Louis spreads it all over town and to make up for it, decides to help him with no agenda of getting anything from it, but in the end, he ends up getting more than he bargained for.

I love fics that have bad sex, and this sex was truly awful - I loved it!

All these years by @guccistrawberries (M, 6.7k, friends to lovers, love confessions) or Harry and Louis finally get it right.

John Doe by FitzAndLarry (G, 12k, coffee shop, shy Louis, strangers to lovers) There's a boy taking the stand at the open mic night where Harry works as a barista, and he's going to find out the boy's name if it's the last thing he does. An ode to Never Shout Never, and a story about finding a new home.

Feelin' It Out by @itsnotreal (E, 2.9k, meet cute, banter, pwp) Or out having drinks with Liam leads Harry to a sushi date with Louis, the beautiful man he kept catching eyes with across the room.

Feel my breath upon your thighs by @larrydoinglaundry (E, 3k, established, dom/sub, pwp) Harry just really likes Louis' cock.

Like air to the fire I need you to breathe by @larrydoinglaundry (E, 5k, a/b/o, established, nesting) Harry is in preheat and Louis is nervous about his upcoming heat, fearing that he might not be able to fulfill his mate's needs. Lucky for him, Harry knows how to push the right buttons to get him relaxed.

Previous months: Jan

#28th appreciation #fic rec #trackinghome #hlcreators #hlsource #trackinghappily

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otsilliak · 10 months

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Hi my little spark. Why don’t you sit down and go on the journey of meeting all of these handsome men.

Park Seonghwa

Accidental Dinners

you was set on a blind date by a friend. seonghwa looked exactly like the description your friend gave you. he didn’t tell you the truth until after you two left because he was stood up as well

Kim Hongjoong

Halloween Miscommunication

you and hongjoong go to the same college and are both friends with seonghwa. seonghwa told you both that it was a costume party. he forgot to tell you guys the change of plans, which made you both show up in full blown out costumes

Jeong Yunho

Scripts Of Love

both you and yunho were casted for an upcoming korean drama as the love interests

Kang Yeosang

Failed Ice Skating

it was snowing for the past few days. you were trying to go get groceries, only for you to slip on the apartment building steps. yeosang came up at the right time to catch you before you fell

Choi San

Drunken Mistakes

woosan was drinking to relieve stress from all the work they’ve been doing. they both saw you walking past and wooyoung bet san to holler at you. he did it in korean because he thought you wouldn’t understand him

Song Mingi

Spinning Carousel

you were solo traveling to south korea. you decided to spend the day at lotte world. mingi and woosan was there trying to take a photo. you walked by and mingi asked if you’d take the pic for him.

Jung Wooyoung

Fake Love

you was at a bar to relax after a rough week you just when through. an abusive ex showed up and tried to talk to you so you run up to wooyoung hugging him and whispered for him to help you by pretending to be your boyfriend so your ex will leave you alone.

Choi Jongho

Dancing into the Frame

you’re a popular influencer. you’re a choreographer and do kpop dance covers. for the past few months any picture or video you take in public the same man shows up in all of them. you finally meet him when you’re hired to help ateez make choreography for their new song.

Bahng Christopher Chan

Universe in Your Eyes

you was on the way back to your hotel after a stray kids concert. you was singing off key to youtiful as you parked your car. you heard laughing and turned to see bangchan smiling at you

Lee Minho

Passionate Tempo

you moved to a different city. it took you awhile to find a new dance studio. when you found it, the first group dance was done in pairs. you are paired up with lee know

Seo Changbin

Charred Cookies

it was five minutes until changbin could get off work. he was unfortunately called to your apartment complex because you accidentally set of them fire alarm. your cat ran out so you went looking for him while you had cookies in the oven

Hwang Hyunjin

Broken Canvas

you entered one of your art pieces into an art gallery. a handsome man was staring almost glaring at your piece. you asked his thoughts on it and he rips your hopes to shreds before looking at you seeing your face fall

Han Jisung

Blooming Background Love

both you and han won chances to be in some up and coming comedy movie as extras. you guys clicked immediately after you both did the same silent skits in the background without even speaking

Lee Yongbok

Flashing Lights and Radio Silence

you are a popular youtuber who originally did on the street interviews but you get invited to the louis vuitton 2023 pre-fall show to interview the celebrities there and you get to interview Felix

Kim Seungmin

Midnight Nuisance at the Checkout

seungmin was grocery shopping for the dorm while teacher!reader was getting supplies for her classroom. both of them end up in a the same and only line with a karen

Yang Jeongin

Cooking Up Love

you debuted in a co-ed group the same time as stray kids. you and i.n have been shipped since debut. both of your companies put you both on a cooking variety show for fan service and exposure

Goo Gunil

Waltz into My Heart

you signed up for a beginner ballroom class to surprise your brother taehyung. you get paired up with a handsome man who can’t dance and took the class to be able to impress his future partner

Kim Jungsu

Quiet Home

your second home was a library that was near the local college that jungsu goes to. he has a class project he has to get done. he assumes you work there since you was putting up a stack of books. you tell him you don’t work there but still tell him what books he needs down to the shelf and the placement it should be.

Kwak Jiseok

Cotton Candy Pang Pang

you’re new to south korea and your roommate thought it would be a good idea to go to wolmido to ride disco pang pang to get you a man. the operator made you go running into a beautiful korean man with cotton candy colored hair.

Oh Seungmin

Library Project

o.de was studying at the campus library when you sat at the same table as him. he noticed you pulled out the exact same project he was doing. he gets the courage to ask if you’d like to work together

Han Hyungjun

Forgotten in the Changing Room

you and your „friends“ went shopping. you and a couple others from the group were trying on clothes. while you was changing into an outfit they left forgetting that you was there. when you stepped out of the changing room instead of your friends sitting there it was someone else. junhan was waiting for jooyeon to get out and when he did get out they both hyped you and your outfit up

Lee Jooyeon

Misunderstanding

jooyeon was trying to surprise gaon by covering his eyes only for it to not be him but a new debutee who had the same hair color as gaon for this comeback

#xdh x reader #xdinary heroes x reader #skz x reader #stray kids x reader #ateez x reader #xdh meet cute #xdinary heroes meet cute #SKZ meet cute #stray kids meet cute #ateez meet cute #meet cute

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alwayslovingharry · 2 years

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Rolling In The Deep

A/N: Here comes the second chapter of When the music finally starts, part 1. The second part will be posted next week also on Saturday, I'm going to advance that it's called True Love. I think I'm going to start posting things on Saturdays, but no promises.

previous part

PAIRING: Harry Styles x Hailey Foster (1Dmember!reader)

WORD COUNT: 4.3k

WARNING: Not an english native speaker.

SUMMARY: Hayley gets ready for her Valentine's Day.

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14/03/2017

A relaxing shower listening to Adele was just what I needed. Since New Year's I've had almost no days off, and I can assure you that I've travelled more this month than during my first world tour with the band. If it wasn't a modelling show in London, it was an ad campaign in New York and if not a meeting in Los Angeles.

Since the boys and I decided to take a break from the band I've been trying to start a modelling career or at least trying to start making a fashion image of myself. I've always loved design and the fashion world so, to get away from the music world for a bit, I thought modelling or starting to collaborate with brands would be the best option.

That's why I've been so busy having meetings and attending events to get the attention of brands. Now my management is in meetings to start collaborating with Dior and Versace, whether they want me as a model or as an advertising image.

"If you don’t get out of the shower right now, I'm going inside to take you, I don't care if you're totally naked," I hear my best friend shout from outside the bathroom, snapping me out of my thoughts, it seems my relaxing time is over.

I step out of the shower through the mist that has been created in the bathroom and roll my hair up in a towel before I start drying myself off with another towel and put on my pyjamas. Olive has come to my house to help me get ready for my Valentine's date with Jack, he had insisted that we were going to one of the best restaurants in London as I was going to be here for a week without any events.

When I come out of the bathroom, Liv is lying on her back on my bed staring at her mobile.

"It's about time! We're short on time and I have to do all your make-up and hair," she says as she locks her phone and throws it on the bed before jumping to her feet.

"There's still 3 hours before he comes. "I walk over to my dressing table, where all my make-up and everything else Liv will need is, and sit in the chair, looking at myself in the mirror.

"Yeah, but we need to dry your hair, do your make-up and make sure the shoes I've picked out look good with the dress Jack gave you, we don't have as much time as you think we do."

"I'm sure you'll make me perfect, Liv."

"We'll see..." she replies as she towels the excess water out of my hair. "Although I'd rather leave you with an EMO style, see if I can't scare off that stiff boyfriend of yours. "

"Olive..."

"What!? We all think the same, it makes you boring and it’s like you've got a stick up your arse, also you can't say he's not a compulsive control freak."

I try to answer but she turns on the dryer, preventing me from being able to say anything because I can't even hear myself.

Jack may be uptight and his lifestyle may influence my character and my own way of living life. But managers have always said that it is good publicity that two childhood friends have fallen in love after meeting again years later. Besides the fact that the companies that belong to Jack's family are very influential and it also gives them a good image that the future director has a serious and stable relationship, like ours.

And yes, Jack knows that my contracts with my managers allow them to decide about my life, although I'm sure he knows very little about the clauses in the contracts and what I am or am not obliged to do. The only people who know exactly what my contracts prevent me from doing are Louis and Olive, my best friends, who I told what they were because I needed to share with someone why I can't do what really makes me happy most of the time.

"He's not a compulsive control freak," I reply as she finishes blow-drying my hair and is picking up the irons to curl my hair.

"Hailey, where are you? Hailey I don't think you should be wearing that to that interview. Hailey I think you should stop making music for a while." she tries to mimic Jack."If he could I'm sure he'd put a tracking chip in you so he'd know where you are at all times."

"He's just worried about me, it's nothing to worry about..."

"It's nothing to worry about? You donated your hair over a year ago and you still keep your hair above your shoulders because he says short hair is more businesslike."

"I like it short like that, I barely have to style it."

"Hails, I cut your hair when you donated it and your literal words when I was done were "I can't wait for it to grow out so I can go back to doing a high ponytail"."

"I said that because of the change, I went from a mile-long mane to shoulder-length hair." I make it up trying to sound convincing.

"If you say so...I like your short hair, any haircut would look good on you, but you had such a well-cared for and beautiful mane...I loved all the braids and hairstyles you did. "

You're not the only one who loved it.

I look in the mirror, noticing how short my hair looks now that Liv has curled it a bit. Having short hair is very comfortable, but I always liked having long hair. I used to love being able to do all sorts of different hairstyles and I really miss it.

"You know, I think I'm going to let it grow back, it's time to go back to my star look," I smile at my best friend through the mirror, and she does too as she finishes curling my hair. "I'm going to cancel my haircut appointment this week. "

Olive finishes and picks up some of the front strands to make two braids and pin them together at the back of my head with a small clip. She has always been good at doing my hair and I love being her test model.

Just as she is about to start the make-up, the doorbell rings.

"It can't be Jack, it's over two hours away," I say standing up and walking out of the room with Liv following me.

"Maybe he sent you flowers or some of his usual crap to make him look like the perfect gentleman," Liv replies as we walk down the stairs to the door.

"I don't think so, he's not the flower type."

I open the door to find a delivery man with a tablet on my little porch.

"Hailey Foster?" the delivery guy asks looking up, he's a middle aged gentleman and doesn't seem to recognise me from having been in the best known English band of the decade.

"It's me."

"Sign here, please." he hands me his tablet with a stylus pen so I can sign.

Once I've signed and handed him back his tablet, the delivery man bends down and picks up a small box from the floor with a bunch of sunflowers on top.

"This is for you," he replies as I take the flowers and pass them to Liv so I can take the box from his hands.

"Thank you. Do you know who sent it?" I ask.

"No. Have a nice day."

I stand in disbelief as the delivery man walks down the stairs and out of my small garden and into his van before I go back inside and close the door, turning to look at Liv.

"Did you see how rude he was?" I ask Olive.

"A man of few words," she replies with a shrug, "Did Jack send it?"

"I don't think so, sunflowers and sending me something like this doesn't seem like his style. "

"Well open it, maybe it's some fan, they've finally found your lair."

"Ha. Ha. Ha. How funny you are Liv, but no, I moved out when the band broke up so they wouldn't bother me and I don't think they've found me yet." I start walking up the stairs looking at the box in my hands, it looks like a normal package.

It must be a coincidence that a delivery arrived today, maybe the flowers were sent to me by Jack, maybe he has finally learnt which is my favourite flower.

I get to my room and sit back in my dressing table chair, leaving the box in a recess on the table. Liv enters my room with the bouquet still in her hands and sets it carefully on the bed before she sits down next to it as well.

"What are you waiting for, open it!"

"Maybe it's some Amazon order I didn't remember, Liv, maybe it's nothing. "

"An Amazon order that isn't packaged with an Amazon box and comes with flowers included on Valentine's Day, you are not buying that yourself."

I watch as Olive looks at me in the mirror, waiting for me to react and open the box. We both know she's right. I don't usually order things, I prefer to buy them in person and if I had ordered something it would be very strange if I didn't remember ordering it.

"Open it, it'll be something Jack wants you to wear on your date. "

"Surely." I reply as I take the box back into my hands, turn in the chair so I'm facing Liv and carefully remove the ribbon that closes it." Maybe it's another Valentine's Day present. "

I open the box to find an envelope, another smaller box and two notebooks along with a small bag of Love hearts.

It doesn't look like something Jack would give me.

"Hails, there was a card in the flowers." says Liv, I look up from the box to see the small envelope in my friend's hand and take it, as Liv takes her first look at the contents of the box." I don't think it was Jack. "

The small envelope now in my hands is completely white. I look up from the small envelope, meeting my friend's blue eyes staring back at me.

"What are you waiting for, open it!"

"I'm doing it, no need to yell," I reply as I dig my fingernail into the envelope and peel back the tab, only seeing a white card with something written on it before tossing the envelope to my best friend." I don't think...I'm not going to read it now. "

"But do you know who sent you all this?" she asks without looking at what's on the note yet. "Because if you don't want to know right now, I'm going to read it."

"I don't want to think it's who I think it is...he's given me things like this before, it wouldn't be the first time. "

"All right..." Liv replies as she takes the little card out of the envelope and reads it to herself. "You can tell Mr. Styles that he can also give me gifts like this for Valentine's Day, I would really appreciate his thoughtfulness. "

"I thought after he didn't send anything last year, he'd never do it again."

Ever since we'd met, Harry had always given me something for Valentine's Day. Flowers, a necklace, a book...every year he'd given me something that meant something to us. Except last year. When I didn't get anything last year...I thought it meant he would have accepted that we could never be anything, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

"Well, it looks like he hasn't lost faith in you guys...that he sent you this means he doesn't think all is lost."

"But he can't do anything, he doesn't know about the contracts."

"The truth is that he doesn't have a contract that explicitly obliges him not to go out or have anything to do with you..."

"But my contract directly affects him if I break it."

"But he doesn't even know that! I always thought those contracts you signed must not be legal at all. It must not be legal for your managers to decide who you can and can't have a relationship with!"

"They're the ones who help us get to the top, they must have something to reassure them that all their efforts are worth it."

"Fucking managers with their stupid contracts..." Liv dramatically throws herself back on the bed, making me laugh." You're not going to want to read the card? Or open anything he sent you?"

"I don't think it's a good idea to look at presents from a guy who has a crush on me just before I go out with my boyfriend to our Valentine's Day dinner," she smiles sadly as I take the card from her hand and slip it into the box all the presents came in, closing it without looking inside again.

"You've been in love with him since the moment you saw where your smoothie ended up when I threw it at you in the queue for your audition.

"You and I both know that with our situation it never could be and never will be, a miracle would have to happen for Harry and I to have any chance."

"A miracle or you stop accepting other people deciding about your life."

"Those people have helped me achieve everything I have and without them I wouldn't be where I am."

"But at what cost?"

"You're dramatising it too much, Liv," I reply as I get up from my chair and put the box with what Harry has given me under my bed, "It's not like I've sold my soul to the devil, I have a boyfriend I can have a future with and I can't say I'm not happy, all my dreams since I was a little girl have come true."

"You have a boyfriend who loves you for your image and for all the publicity your relationship gives his company. You can't say you're fully happy either because you're not." Olive gets up to the vanity and grabs one of the makeup brushes, I sit back down on the vanity chair and she starts to apply my makeup.

"You don't know anything about my relationship, you think you do but you don't. "

“You can try lying to yourself, but not to me. I'm the one who listens to all your complaints, in case you forget. "

"Look, Jack wants to have a future and that's something I'm happy about, to know that someone wants me in his life. "

"And Harry? Do you know what Harry wants? Because he does too many things for you, like sending you a present like this, he does too much to be someone he doesn't care about being in his life."

"But Harry...Harry has to succeed, that's what he's always wanted. "

"But he loves you too. "

"I doubt that, let alone if he found out the truth, he'd never risk losing everything he's worked for all these years. "

"You'll never know without talking to him, avoiding him isn't the best solution, it's hurting him more and it's hurting you too."

"It's not my fault he's obsessed with me."

"He's in love with you and you're in love with him! Do you really know what you really want in your life? Do you want this?"

"I just want to be happy...and be successful, to reach the whole world with my music and the things I do."

"Well, thanks to Jack you stopped making your music, because he told you that maybe you should take advantage of the band's hiatus and take your time without composing or performing. You like the fashion world but everyone knows that your life is music. "

I remain silent as she searches through her bags for what she needs. I know she's right, but it's not as easy as just throwing it all away and running off to tell everything to Harry so we can have a happily ever after.

"Do you want me to tell you what I see from my outside point of view of all this?," she asks as she puts a bit of makeup on my eyelids and I just nod, "I think Jack might want to marry you but you want to be with Harry and Harry wants to be with you...and I think you should say 'fuck Jack and all the contracts' and give Harry the chance he deserves. You can make it to the top together, you and Harry.

"It's not that easy, Liv, I'm not even sure I want to risk it all to prove it. I can't just throw it all away without Harry telling me if he wants to risk it or not, I can't just fuck up his career because I want to."

"Well you should ask him, shouldn't you? That's why you need to talk about all this. Although if he told you all that the last time you met and he's given you something again on Valentine's Day...I think he's willing to risk it all for you, Hails," Liv continues to finish my make-up but I decide not to answer again.

I know Olive is right, Harry has never refused anything to be together and he has proved it to me several times. But I don't know if I want to risk everything we have both fought and worked for.

Olive finishes my make-up shortly after and I get dressed right away. We both avoid going back to the same subject and she stays until she's sure I'm perfect for my date, she may not like my boyfriend but she wants to make sure "her best friend is a hottie" on Valentine's Day.

It's been almost a quarter of an hour since Olive left and it's more than half an hour before Jack comes to pick me up, my mobile rings above my bed. So I finish putting Harry's flowers in the vase on my dresser and turn to get my phone. Figuring it's Liv saying she's forgotten something, I pick it up without looking at the name as I sit on my bed.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Haileybear."

"Lou! I thought you were Liv" I laugh, Louis likes to give me absurd nicknames from time to time.

"You make my heart ache by insinuating that I look like your crazy friend," Louis jokes, Liv has always gotten along great with all the boys but with him she has a very very weird brotherly love-hate relationship." And you haven't even congratulated me on Valentine's Day, I thought you really loved your soul mate enough to be able to congratulate him on Valentine's Day.

Happy Valentine's Day, soul mate," I reply getting a laugh from Louis on the other end of the phone, "Are you in London or Doncaster? I need to see you. "

"Neither, I'm in LA recording a couple of things and I was on Late Late with Steve yesterday. But I'm sorry, I don't think I'll be back in England for more than a few hours for almost three weeks. "

"Why?! I need to see you Louis, I'm only going to be in London until the end of the week and then I'll be back and forth again until the end of the month or early March..."

"Harry is in Jamaica with his crew recording his album and has offered me to go with him to relax and enjoy the Caribbean."

I knew Louis and Harry were as good friends as Lou and I were, but that didn't mean I wasn't jealous to hear that Harry had convinced Louis to go to Jamaica.

I didn't convince him to come on any part of my trip to Europe but Harry offers him to go to Jamaica and he goes straight for it.

"That's great...I'm glad."

"My flight is on the 25th and I fly back on the 4th of March to London and I'll be staying for a long time, maybe we could plan something just for when I come back or you come back, after Jamaica I'll be back in England until the end of April unless there's a change of plans" proposed Louis, knowing that I didn't like not being able to see him.

"Sure, we can try.

"Great!" exclaims Louis. We'll have to talk about it later, and by the way, I haven't asked you, how was your Valentine's Day? Jack?"

"He should be here soon, we're going to dinner at the Ritz restaurant."

"The idea doesn't seem to excite you..."

"It's just, I'd rather it wasn't so formal, I'd rather have a pizza and movie night at home and spend the whole night talking about anything...I'd prefer it simpler."

"And then you say you don't like clichés..."

"It's not that I don't want a cliché, what I mean is that I'd prefer something more personal, just the two of us, but..."

"With Jack nothing is like that," Louis finished with a sigh, "Hails, you know you can tell me everything, what's up?"

I took a deep breath and got ready to blurt it all out.

"Harry sent me his usual Valentine's Day presents again and... I couldn't help comparing him to Jack. My boyfriend may have given me an expensive, stupid black dress from Channel, a dress he probably had one of his assistants buy for me without even seeing it. And Harry has given me my favourite flowers with a card and a box with things that I don't want to look at because I'm sure I'll end up crying, because I'm sure that everything he sent me is something that he has prepared and that he knows I'll like," I say without taking a breath until I finish, I know that with Louis I can be completely honest about all my problems without him judging me like Olive usually does, he understands what it's like to have contracts that limit your life and he knows that we have a limit.

"Harry is one of the cheesiest, most romantic and thoughtful people I've ever met, don't ever compare his gifts to anyone else because he'll always win."

"I didn't expect him to send anything this year, last year he didn't send anything."

"Well...last year he did want to get you something but...he didn't know your new address," Louis hesitates and I can imagine why.

"And how did he know it this year, Louis?"

-Okay, I can't fool you, it was me. But I told him on X Factor because you left him devastated and he looked like an abandoned puppy, I couldn't say no when we started talking. " explains Louis. "He's my friend too. "

"I know, Lou, it's okay."

Louis doesn't answer, I know he's waiting for me to continue talking.

"Just...do you think...should I tell Harry everything or should I just leave everything as it is?"

"I know you're in a very difficult situation and I wouldn't know quite what to do either but...I think you should have talked it over with Harry from the beginning. You may have had problems but at least you could support each other at this time and you wouldn't be suffering separately. Maybe you could have hidden your relationship or something. He cares about you a lot more than you think he does. "

" And what about Jack?"

"I'm not too worried about that asshole either, honey," Louis replies clearly making me laugh." I know he's your boyfriend and all, but you deserve someone much better who appreciates and values you like you deserve."

" Lou, you're going to make me cry and Liv will kill me for ruining her makeup."

"Harry has always shown you that he loves you, he values you as it should be. Not like the attempted boyfriend who only uses you for marketing. "

"So should I tell him? Should I tell him that I've been lying to him all these years? "

"I'm not saying hang up and call him right now but you could try talking to him about it when it's time and you feel really ready. "

"I don't want to fuck up anymore, Lou," I sigh, I'm tired of all this trouble. "What if Harry gets mad at me like forever?"

"Harry has never really been mad at you and I can assure you that everything will be fine, you'll see."

Just as I'm about to answer Louis the doorbell rings and I look at the clock on my bedside table. For once Jack seems to be on time for one of our appointments.

"Lou, I've got to go, Jack just got here.

"You know, if you need anything call me, no matter the time difference."

"I love you Lou, I don't know what I'd do without you."

"I love you too Hails, take care of yourself." he replies before hanging up.

I get out of bed and take one last look at myself in the mirror in my room to make sure everything is okay, I love the make up Liv has done and the braids she has pulled up from the front of my hair are beautiful.

Before I leave my room I pick up the jacket and bag I'm going to take with me and head downstairs. I open the door to find my boyfriend looking up from his mobile to look at me with a smile.

"Happy Valentine's Day," he says before coming up to me and giving me a quick kiss on the lips.

"Happy Valentine's Day to you too."

"Are you ready?"

"Sure" I smile as I walk through the door and close it, Jack smiles at me and offers me his hand to walk to the car, where a driver is waiting for us.

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invisiblegarters · 11 months

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Hidden Agenda Ep 1

Well here we are. This isn't one of the offerings that I was really looking forward to this year, but I love the type of plot. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the tropiest shit, and I'm past the point where I feel like making apologies for my tastes.

I do wish it were coming out later though, because we have at least two messy, messy shows coming at us within the next couple of months (Dangerous Romance and Only Friends), and I could use what I expect will be a bit of mostly plotless fluff (I am getting very SIMM vibes already and that's exactly what that one was) to cut the tension from one (or both? Surely GMM wouldn't give us both at the same time, that'd just be madness and of course now that I've said it I want it desperately) of those.

Ah well.

Anyway, without further blathering, initial impressions:

Aw Louis. I missed his face. I didn't even know I would miss his face but it's good to see him on my screen again.

Heh, it sometimes just doesn't feel like a GMM BL without one of the J's. I love how they just tend to show up in everything. Or maybe we just tend to gravitate to the same projects - them for acting, me for watching. :D

Oh okay, so we're going right into an antagonistic sort of thing. I am not one of the people who dunks (heh) on his acting, but I hope Dunk loosens up as we go because he is way overdoing it here. He is more natural with the friends but every time he has to act annoyed it just sort of falls apart.

I kind of love AJ and Louis (I swear I will learn these character's names at some point) being the Bad Advice Duo. I think I'm going to enjoy this friend group.

The flashback to freshman year was very disjointed. At first I thought it was a preview for next week lol. Granted it might have been a watcher error.

Joong's Joke is like the dude from SIMM. Like, exactly. I guess he's comfortable in that kind of role but I was hoping for something a little different. For all I've said about Dunk thus far I do think Zo is at least a different character than the one Dunk played in the last drama. At least this time he's not manic pixie dream...was it a nerd in that one? Hell if I remember, all I know is that everyone wanted him and it annoyed me a lot. Worst trope. And thankfully this one doesn't seem to be heading in that direction.

Next week we're gonna get even more tropes. Including a pratfall because Thai BLs love their pratfalls. And I will learn all the character's names. Or at least the friends.

I'm probably going to stick with this. It's not doing anything revolutionary as of yet but the tropes it's using are all tropes I enjoy, so. And I'm a little interested in the whole debate club backdrop. Hopefully it will bring up some interesting things. Plus I want to see Aou and Boom together. I've been waiting for this pairing since Midnight Museum, dammit.

#hidden agenda #episode 1 #initial impressions

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I’m also having moments when my mind goes into “what if they aren’t together anymore?” but then I remember Umbro 2.0 happend last month. Harry not only decided to cause chaos by wearing it. He also called paps to give this moment full attention. And then there was Louis in the evening. Bluegreening and 7? Ok, maybe that was just him larrybaiting. But then he smirked. He fcking smirked when singing “You still like to wear my jumper”. Why would he be like that if they weren’t together anymore? Also loved how some of us noticed how the collar of that Umbro shirt got loosen in 3 years - like excuse me, boys, but what have you been doing with that shirt?

Btw to that latest stunt photo, gf harries are like how they’re cute cuddling in that photo and I’m like HL were like this all the time in the beginning, them kisspering and telling secrets in front of us and it was nothing more than lads and bros but when H is like this with woman, it’s serious.

I guess i just don't understand why there is an expectation from larries that a closeted couple who's been together for 13 years needs to find new ways to show their fans they are together? After 13 years? And not only that, but they need to do it every other month or else larries will stop thinking they're together?

As you say we just got umbrogate last month. Louis is currently touring his album where he every single night performs songs he's written about Harry and their relationship. He's also included a song with the name larry in it just to put the 'we haven't broken up' nail in the coffin.

The narrative has never been 'we've broken up', it's always been 'we're straight and therefore never together'. Louis (nor Harry) isn't trying to communicate they've broken up. Louis is trying to say the relationship never existed. He's done that since 2012. We know that's not true. If they actually broke up half their current problems would go away too. The way they are still acting, and the way the people around them are still acting, is showing me that the 'inconvenience that is their relationship' is still there.

If you're having doubts if they're still together, ask yourself why you're insecure? Ask yourself why you need constant confirmation of the relationship after 13 years? You just got one last month, you get one everyday with Louis performing his songs? You can put on any H album and get your confirmation. They've got their whole bodies covered in tattoos that signifies their relationship, that's more committment than a ring or a marriage to me. There's more proof of them being together than there is of them not being together.

I just think some people are forgetting that these are two are in a 13 year old relationship and are not infatuated teenagers anymore. Their love and trust in each other after 13 years is so deep it would take a lot to rattle it. People are also forgetting they are closeted. You can’t expect them to act like couples who are out or public with their relationship. H and L's behaviour is exactly what you would expect of a closeted couple who's been together for 13 years, with a fandom where those who knows, knows. Their signaling is subtle, but there for us to see.

#i was going to make a wmyb joke but i reined it in #doubts #umbro #this got long so #long post #is people doubting their relationship because one or both of them are being idiots?#is that a reason?#i don't get it tbh

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「 written all over your face | nishinoya yuu 」

a/n: posted in ao3 too! English isn't my first language/ it's giving 2015 wattpad ! :) (I'm shading my own work). Enjoy!

Synopsis: in which your secret agency has to team up with your rivals. everybody knew how much you hated them and especially their short energetic brunette, but how exactly did you two end up sharing the same bed?

Tw: swear words, a bit violence, suggestive themes

f!reader | secret agents au

wc: 4895

"I am pleased to announce that we, nekoma, will team up with our beloved longtime friends, karasuno" he continued.

beloved? FRIENDS??! since when-?

"Kuroo? Have you lost your mind? Why are we even teaming up with them? You know how much Nekomata-san hated them" I protested and he smiled reassuringly.

"Y/n, I know but trust me. We have to fight a strong opponent and it requires lots of research, training and more. So we need more people to beat them. Actually, it was Nekomata-san's advice!" He grinned cheerily.

I gasped. Ain't no fucking way I just heard this. If you told me this hours ago, I would have laughed in your face.

I turned to Kenma but saw that the was busy playing video games instead of paying attention. So I turned my attention to Yaku's speech.

"I know this is all sudden but look at the bright side, we are teaming up with a strong agency. Tomorrow morning we are flying to our destination, so go home and pack your suitcases. We're going to stay for about 2 months" Yaku said.

Tomorrow? Next time tell us 10 minutes before we leave dude.

I went home, rushing to get all of my clothes packed, which resulted in me having 3 suitcases. Don't blame me, it's summer and.. two months of hell and torture.

Lev drove us to our private jet, where I saw a glimpse of that boy, whose name i refused to say. The boy i despised. I furrowed my eyebrows and got inside the jet, where I sat next to my friend Kenma, and across from us, Yaku and a smug-looking Kuroo. I knew why he was smiling. He was probably excited about seeing me getting tortured with this mission.

I was very happy to learn that everyone would be sharing a room with one person. I, on the other hand, would have a room for myself because i was the only girl in my team.

We arrived at the hotel, where the receptionist gave us our keys, and that's when I saw the karasuno team arriving at the gates. I turned around and made my way to the fifth floor. Luckily the boys weren't on the same floor as me and that would mean that I was all alone. I wouldn't have to deal with their chaotic energy. Hell would break loose if Bokuto was here too.

I opened the door of my room and gaped at it. There was a grey wardrobe matching with the walls' color. The bed was huge for one person and it looked really comfortable. I really loved its black style. The blankets were silky. There was also a small-sized couch. Perfect opportunity to read a book in the evenings. Across the bed was a mirror. The bathroom was also black and grey. I placed my suitcases near the bed and opened the balcony door. I could see the sea and sunset from here, which was painting the sea with orange and yellow hues on the water. There was a small table and two wooden chairs.

While I was busy admiring the view, I heard keys and laughter coming from outside my room. I went inside just to see the man I was avoiding at all costs.

His smile dropped. He was probably joking around with his friends earlier. I just blinked at him. We stayed like this for 1 minute. Complete silence. Complete awkwardness.

"uh, what are you doing here" I asked confused. "that's my room actually" he chuckled in disbelief.

I raised my eyebrow. I was at loss of words. "See?" He said arrogantly as he showed me his key card.

"Well, too bad because I got here first, so this is my room" I replied, trying to calm down my nerves and escort him out of the room. " I don't think that this is how it works" he said. "I don't have a problem staying here, the room looks comfy. I mean, there must be a place for you too" he added as he smirked.

I smiled, trying to hold myself not to make any physical contact with him; my palm against his cheek.

"I will come back in five minutes, if you could excuse me" I said in a hushed voice and made a run to Kuroo's room. "Take your time" he answered as he shrugged unbothered.

I was running down the stairs with a panicked face and knocked aggressively at Kuroo's and Yaku's shared room. Yaku opened the door and i let out a cry of help. Both males were looking at me confused.

"You said that I was going to have a room for myself" I said angrily at the possibility of sharing a room with him. "What are you talking about?" Kuroo asked.

"What am I talking about? Nishinoya is going to camp to my room" I said, my voice filled with sarcasm.

"First of all calm down and then explain to us what happened" Yaku said so as to understand better the situation. After telling the awkard interaction I had with him, they both laughed. That's when Kuroo grinned.

"Now Y/n, don't be so rude. I will try but i can't guarantee you that, but I'm afraid you will probably have to share the room with him" he said as he patted my shoulder.

"Can you please contact the reception and fix this?"I said with pleading eyes... but to no vail.

"Y/n trust me, he is a nice person. But if anything happens, please tell us immediately" yaku encouraged me.

"Y/n there are no other available rooms, since there are a lot of tourists. But i think that's for the best, since we are on a mission and should be undercover' kuroo spoke up in a serious manner.

'I understand" I sighed defeated.

I had to return to my room now and sort things out with him, if he wanted of course to be cooperative.

I opened the door just to see nishinoya relaxing on the bed. He probably tidied his suitcases while i hadn't even opened them. I walked over them and started taking out my clothes.

"Nishinoya" I turned to him "we have to share this room cause there aren't any available ones"

"Alright'' he replied unbothered. I raised my eyebrow in surprise, I never thought that I would hear a calm nishinoya.

"You can take the bed, by the way" I suggested.

"No" he protested, sitting upright to face me. "Because then, I will not have to deal with your complaints" he added quickly. I was already annoyed by his presence.

"It's okay" I cleared my throat " you can take the bed. I have no problem sleeping on the couch. Besides, it looks quite comfortable, i can get used to it" I continue, trying to convince myself too.

"Tch. You were always this stubborn" he said and got up to leave the room. "Wait! I shouted. We still have to figure out about the bathroom" I say frowning. "Do whatever you want" he huffed and left.

How much I wanted to punch his face..

I took the opportunity to tidy up my clothes in silence to our now shared wardrobe. I also had to get ready for dinner, where both teams would be discussing together.

I wore a mid-thigh silky black dress, to be more elegant. When I was about to wear my shoes, Nishinoya entered in the room and went to the wardrobe to take his suit. He disappeared in the bathroom and I left quickly, not in the mood to face him.

At the table I sat next to Yamamoto and Kenma. I was watching the menu when my eye caught a figure. There he was, sitting across me. I don't know if he did this to piss me off but it was working. Now and then, I caught his eyes staring at me and then looking away quickly. Furthermore, I avoided eye contact with Kuroo, afraid that he might ask me about us sharing the room and embarass me. I wouldn't have the courage to face all the stares and being the center of attention.

Eventually, I got tired of the noises of the conversations and excused myself. I tiredly walked up the stairs and opened my room's door. I took off my shoes, threw my bag to the ground, when I was about to take off my dress, I immediately stopped. I couldn't risk undressing myself, when nishinoya could burst into the room anytime. I grabbed my pajamas, wore them in the bathroom. Then, I grabbed a book and sat on the sofa, reading it, as my eyes slowly drifted to sleep.

I heard movements in the room and murmurs but I ignored them. I fluttered my eyes slightly open so as to take a peek about what's going on. The only thing I saw was his back, his bare back, tucking himself in the bed, cursing, his muscles tense.

I woke up and stretched my arms. I panicked when I heard the bathroom's lock and immediately laid back down, pretending to be asleep. I peeked just a little under the blanket to see what he was doing. He was wearing a towel, hanging loosely on his hips. I closed my eyes before he could notice me. I heard movements, i figured that he was probably making the bed. I decided to wake up for real this time and i regretted it. He was only wearing his underwear and immediately put on his jeans, covering himself.

"I didn't know you were awake" he said. "Just woke up" I answered back with a fake yawn, as he hummed. "You can go to the bathroom now, it's available" he told me in a monotonous voice.

"Yeah , thanks for the information" I respond sarcastically.

"Did you sleep well?" He asked, ignoring my answer. "I've never slept that good in my entire life until now" i say, continuing my sarcasm. "It looks quite uncomfortable and small" he pointed out.

"Quite the opposite actually" I say, giving him a fake smile. "How about we..share?" He hesitated, looking at me intensely.

"I would rather sleep outside and get pneumonia than to share the bed with you" I answered back.

He approached me, leaned a little above my ear and whispered; "Don't put the blame on me if you do, because we both know that you are capable of doing this"

"I'll do whatever I want" i replied defensively. He chuckled. "Oh and before I leave, you should see yourself in the mirror. Your hair looks as if you have been electroshocked" he joked. " Fuck you" I muttered and got up to get ready for the day.

We all met again for breakfast downstairs at the pool. Kai informed me that we would be meeting in a secret hideout. I headed towards the buffet table scanning it. When Kuroo approached me.

"How was your night?" He smirked, wiggling his eyebrows playfully. "Never better" I gritted my teeth, while placing croissants on my plate. "Really??" He sounded surprised. "That was fast, so did you make out or-"

I glared at him. "Are you kidding me?? I obviously slept on the couch. And don't assume that we kissed or something, cause that's never going to happen" i interrupted him.

Kuroo and Daichi stood in front and greeted both teams. They explained our mission and answered questions about it.

"And for final, I've decided that it would be the best if we cooperated in teams. Your partner is your roommate, so it will be convient for all to team up without unnecessary risk" Daichi supported his idea.

I blinked in disbelief. Wow, I'm such a lucky person, really, what's next a meteor heading to me?

I tried giving signals with my eyes to Kuroo and he just laughed. I was going to kill this guy. "Yaku!" I whispered-yelled. "Yaku dear, help me. Remember when I used to share my food with you in 3rd grade??" I pleaded with an innocent smile.

He just chuckled. "Everything will be okay. Nishinoya's a very good guy. Now c'mon, even I look up to him" He argued.

"What?" I asked quietly, looking dumbfounded. He just patted my back, encouraging me. He was on my kill list too by the way.

"So please go to your rooms quietly, don't trace any suspicion and work with your partners to try and figure it out. I will send you files with the needed information" Daichi added.

I was overthinking all the time, doubting that this would work. I don't have to worry about the other bastards since they all had one another from our team. But still, almost everyone was friends with them but still kept the rivalry very low.

When we arrived, I headed to my room, Nishinoya following close behind me. I opened the door and sat on the couch so as to open the files.

"Shouldn't we be working together? Unless you want to do it all by yourself. Then i don't mind. I can just relax or go clubbing" He said with a smug smile.

"Aren't you supposed to be helping?? Chill, I just got the files out of the bag. Let's go to the balcony" I proposed annoyed as I rolled my eyes at his impatience. He sat across me, placing the files in front of him, while I got the computer. I started typing, in order to search for more information.

"The sunset is beautiful" Nishinoya whispered amazed. "Shouldn't you been working?" I bit back not taking my eyes off the computer. He huffed annoyed and a smile was placed on my face, content that he hated my guts too. Glad to see the feelings are mutual.

"I just don't get it" Nishinoya sighed frustrated. "Want me to help you?" I offered sarcastically. "No thanks" He faked a smile but continued to get annoyed with the papers in front of him.

I got fed up and snatched the paper of his hands. "What don't you understand? It's simple. Besides how did you become an agent??" I asked.

"With my talent of course" He replied cockiky. "What talent?" I raised my eyebrow sassily. He brushed it off and said; "That's why you've no friends". "Thank God" I said nonchalantly.

He sighed , annoyed with my response and then I explained it to him. He just nodded and I suggested many ideas but we couldn't agree on anything. The dinner was arriving and we had to get ready so as to represent something...absolutely nothing. I was aware that we would get scolded.

I placed the computer and files on the table. I was about to ask Nishinoya if he wanted to use the bathroom to change clothes politely. But he beat me and refused. So i grabbed a silky emerald dress that was a bit revealing on the chest. I got out of the bathroom and was going to inform him that he could go in but I saw his eyes widen at the look of me. By the time I was done getting ready, Nishinoya sat on the bed putting his shoes on, wearing a suit, that complimented him. His muscles were evident from the white fabric. He looked really nice, but I wouldn't tell him that of course. I locked our door and Nishinoya was following closely behind me, like a lost puppy.

We took the elevator and I decided to break the silence. "What are we going to represent now?" I asked worried. "Just freestyle" He chuckled as looked me with gleaming eyes. We headed to our large table and took our last night's seats. Him across me again.

I will never get rid of him.

We started discussing about our representation when our turn came. I was avoiding all the stares when our bosses spoke up.

"Where is your representation guys?" Daichi raised an eyebrow annoyed,crossing his arms over his chest as he waited for a decent excuse, but Kuroo was just smirking.

"Sorry Captain. I was busy admiring Y/n!" Nishinoya exclaimed chuckling proudly. Heat rushed to my cheeks, clearly embarrassed.

Can't the world just swallow me already?

"We couldn't come to a conclusion. My apologies boss" I answer professionally and bowed to both of them.

The conversations went on and on. I didn't dare speak a lot because I couldn't stop thinking about it, it was so embarrassing and the laughs that followed. Oh god, I just wanted to vanish. Many members from both agencies started leaving so did I. With the devil always following behind me.

I was about to use the stairs when he grabbed me by the waist and dragged me to the elevator.

"Are you crazy? Of course you are" He shook his head in disbelief, chuckling. "Crazy enough to walk 5 floors with heels" He added. "Well that's my problem. Besides I'll do whatever I want" I respond angrily. "Don't tempt me to press the stop button" He scoffed annoyed.

"Do it then. What are you going to win with this one?" Hatred filled inside me, the urge to slap him was getting into me.

He pressed the stop button angrily, his fists clenched as he was staring at my figure. "Why are you always acting so bitchy?" He asked as placed his hands in each side, caging me. "Why are you an asshole?" I respond bitterly. He huffed, gritting his teeth. "Now get off of me" I say, not letting him to answer my question back. "What if I don't?" He asked surprised and amused. "Shout for help" I respond... "for you" I add as I punch his face.

I pressed the button again, the elevator working while Nishinoya groaned in pain, watching me with hatred eyes.

When we got inside our room, I placed my hand on the wall, supporting my weight on it so as to take off my heels, when he trapped me in his arms.

"What do you think you're doing?" I raised an eyebrow, not in the mood to fight again. "Did I mention how beautiful you look?" He was breathing heavily, locking his eyes with mine, as he wasn't mad anymore about the punch.

"Why are you suddenly complimenting me?" I asked confused, trying to get rid of his stare and grip on my waist. "Y/n I..." And then he started laughing.

What's going on with him? Is he secretly a psychopath or something? If so, I gotta hurry and call the boys. Kuroo is going to regret my death, cause I'm going to haunt him for real.

"Forget about it" He chuckled. "I'm going to change, unless you want to see me undress?" He smirked arrogantly. "Please don't. I'll call the police" I said with a disgusted face.

He took just sweatpants and locked the bathroom's door. I closed the curtains and hurried to get changed before he finds me with my underwear. I took off my dress and put on my night gown, I decided it would be faster to wear this and it would benefit me since it's quite hot. It's just a plain silky one that reaches mid-thigh. After, he sat on the bed, turning on the TV while I grabbed a book to read, since it was a bit early.

Time was hardly passing and I could feel his gaze on me. I don't get why he's staring at me so much.

"Could you stop looking at me like a predator?" I asked annoyed. "I'm looking at the TV, not you" He scoffed, laying his head back. "Sure you are." I responded nonchalantly.

"So...are we going to share the bed?" He ignored my earlier statement. "No. You can have it all by yourself" I refuse to do so. "You're so persistent" He chuckled amused.

He got up from the bed and came towards me grabbing the book that i was holding. "Give me my book back!" I shout angrily. "I won't, until you come and sleep on the bed" He argued.

"You can have it then. I don't want it anymore" I say quickly, crossing my arms over my chest.

He huffed and placed his arms around my waist and picked me up. "Are you crazy?" I scolded him. "Yes" He chuckled and placed me gently on the bed.

I was about to get up and go to the couch again when he grabbed my arm, making me lose balance and fall into the double-sized bed. He snaked his arms around my waist.

I tried to break free but his hold on me tightened. I huffed annoyed and turned my back to him so I wasn't facing him. He took the opportunity to hug me, making me gasp.

"Nishinoya!?" I shout furious. "Goodnight, love" He chuckled and brought me closer to his bare chest.

"Nishinoya it's hot, please let me go" I whisper, as I wasn't able to handle the hot and intense atmosphere.

"I'm not letting you go. You're going to stay here in my arms" He bit back, smirking.

He placed his hand on my stomach and my heart rate quickened. Heat rushed to my cheeks and I was very thankful of the Gods that no one could see us right now. I wanted to kick his ass but I wasn't able to do so.

"You're so beautiful" He said admiring me and kissed my forehead. "You are embarrassing" I state.

"Besides, we're not doing anything wrong" he whispers, feeling his hot breath on my neck.

"Me being with you in the same room is wrong" I replied. "You should be thanking me for not letting you another day on the couch" He whispered back.

"Okay, alright, thank you" I say with gritted teeth. "But is it necessary for you to hug me?" I add. "Do you not like my cuddles?" He joked as he brought me even closer. "Bastard, let me go" I huff as I try to escape unsuccessfully.

I waited for him to fall asleep but I was too tired and drifted off to sleep. A little bit later, nishinoya woke up, his eyes widened, and his ears reddened, as he gulped at the sight. The hem of my dress was slightly raised, revealing more of my thighs. He cursed softly and I opened my eyes..

I get up, freeing myself from his tight grip as I'm about to go to the couch to continue my sleep but he grabbed my waist. "What are you doing?" I ask, kinda annoyed, our chests pressed against each other. "I can't let you sleep on the couch," Nishinoya responds nervously. I groan as I fight back, refusing to lay down with him. He tries to stop my movements as he loses his balance, and we fall on the bed. My eyes widen as I'm on top of him, my nightgown revealing more of my cleavage. I try to cover up as he's trying to get up, but his hands touch my butt to support his weight.

"Nishinoya" I shriek in suprise as he realizes. He curses and tries to apologize, but I'm trying to get up, placing my knee on his sensitive area on purpose. He moans as he holds my waist, helping me get up. His face reddens and I place my hands on his chest to get away from this mess. He holds my waist down, not letting me go. "We're sharing" he declares as his grip tightens. "Nishinoya no! I can feel your erection from here." I groan, my cheeks red. He bites his lip as he thinks. "I can't help it, love" he chuckles as his fingers caress my waist delicately. "Are you done flirting? I want to reassure you that this doesn't work on all girls. So please go flirt with some other girl, you've more chances of succeeding" I roll back my eyes.

"Don't want to" he responds firmly."Yous should, it will be better for your health" I say sarcastically, while I'm trying to get away from him. He gets fed up and he changes our positions. He lays on top of me, caging me in his muscular arms. He nuzzles his head on the crook of my neck and I let out a surprised gasp.

"You're staying with me, okay?" He asks softly, his hot breath brushing my neck and I fight the urge to grab him from his hair and send me him flying across the room.

I huff, ignoring his question as his hands rest on my waist, hugging and he raises his head, looking at me. "You feel so soft" he mutters as his face travel to my chest, laying there. I sigh in defeat, when I feel his soft lips leave small kisses to my cleavage.

I shriek, trying to pry him off of me but he finds the chance to kiss me. "Stop it. Pervert" I say angrily, my chest rising up and down with every hushed breath. He doesn't respond as he looks at me with parted lips. I take the chance to finally get up from the bed, his bed, I put on a robe to cover myself and get out, ignoring his annoyed shouts, telling me to come back.

I make my way to Kuroo, for emotionally hopefully support. I knock at his door, as he opens, he looked concerned. I let myself in , crossing my arms over my chest. "I demand to move into another room" I say, clenching my jaw.

He looks at me confused. "If you want kisses from Nishinoya, then you should move in with him and let me stay with Yaku" I respond, before he asks anything. "Did he kiss you?" He asks amused by the situation. "He's a pervert" I respond. He chuckles amused. "Well he must be preparing for his role" he says with a smirk.

"Role?" I ask confused as he takes a few steps backwards afraid of my reaction. "Daichi and I..decided.. well you know.. for the benefit to the agencies that we must have two people spying our target" he says cautiously.

"Okay and? What does this has to do with him?" I questioned, waiting impatiently for your answer. "You will have to pretend that you're a married couple" he says quietly.

"Who's we?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. "You and Nishinoya" he answers. I stay there dumbfounded.

"What? You're kidding right?" I ask in disbelief as i chuckle.

He looked at me with almost apologetic eyes, before dismissing me to my room. I was annoyed and scared to face him again from our previous moments. I got in very quietly, noticing that he's asleep, thank God, I wouldn't deal with this awkward situation.

Kuroo, the next day, informed both teams about everyone's role. I was so jealous of every single one of them cause I had to pretend to be Nishinoya's wife. He approaches us and says; "You'll have to be a little romantic with each other, okay? You need to be convincing to the public eye, so please do not kill each other" He adds with a grin. I huffed annoyed, trying to keep my professionalism.

"We'll do our best sir" Nishinoya responds with a smile. "Thank you agent Yuu" Kuroo answers back, satisfied.

We're outside the ball room, Nishinoya seems distracted and a bit stressed. I take the courage to speak to him as I turn to him to fix his tie. "Ready?" I ask softly, as his eyes widened from my small action. He cleared his throat as he nodded, his ears red.

We go inside, as I take your hand, my face solenm. We walk around, with a smile, while we greet some people in order to locate our target. A horrible idea pops up in my mind as I suggest Nishinoya for a dance. He agrees reluctantly as I drag him to the dancefloor, while a slow song is playing.

I place his shaky hands on my waist and mine in his shoulders as we sway our hips slowly. My eyes scan around the room, trying to find our target.

I smile at him playfully as I notice his red face, ready to tease the shit out of him, but it was not the right time. We had to act as a couple, after all. So I leaned closer to his face, kissing his soft lips delicately, closing my eyes. He looks dumbfounded after I pull away and I chuckle, as if my heart wasn't beating loudly.

I notice the target moving to the west side of the room and inform our teams quietly by the microchips. I smile as we've done our job, now it was the others' turn to act and catch this guy.

"My love, everything is okay" I say with teasing eyes and lips curling into a smile, enjoying the effect I had on his blushing mess. "We're professionals, after all" He says quietly, unable to focus at the mission, his hands gripping my waist tighter.

"It's written all over your face, say it" I whisper seductively, ready to get revenge after last night, craving to taunt him a bit more.

"You're my weakness, i can't resist it. Y/n... i love you" he responds as he pulls me in for a delicate kiss, my hands wrapping around his neck, kissing this idiot back.

#nishinoya #nishinoya yuu #nishinoya yuu x reader #nishinoya x reader #haikyuu

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Gravity Ends

I’m not very good at writing so don’t mind that!

This is the first chapter of many!

Chapter One: Welcome to Gravity Falls

It’d been about half a year since the kid was adopted into the family but he still hadn’t adjusted. There were many relatives he was still yet to meet, but he was on his way to stay the summer with his grunkle, Soos Ramirez. From what he’d heard, Soos was also adopted into the family, but at a much older age, 23? 22? He couldn’t quite remember. But before he could remember, his thoughts were interrupted by his father.

“Hey bud! You doing good back there? You’re quieter than normal.” Mason Pines (preferably known as Dipper). The one who’d taken him out of that slowly decaying orphanage. Dipper was a great father, he was stern at times but only when he needed to be.

“Im fine. Just..yknow…bored.” Louis responded.

“Fun fact! I actually spent my first summer here at your age! That’s how I met Candy!” Dipper was way too energetic to be considered an adult, but nothing can change that.

Louis stared out the window mindlessly. That was until he saw the sign.

“Welcome to Gravity Falls”

Dipper precisely parked outside of some ugly, old, ruined, tourist trap called the “Mystery Shack”.

“Here’s where you’ll be staying!” Dipper blurted out gleefully.

“What??? Aw come on! This place is a dump!” Louis was pretty sure his father was joking, well he was hoping he was atleast.

“That’s exactly what I thought when I first saw the Shack, but I grew to love it!”

Dipper hopped out the car and greeted an older man, from some pictures Louis had seen he could just about piece together that it was Soos. One thing was for sure though. He. Wanted. To. Go. Home.

“Louis! You can come out of the car yknow! They don’t bite!” Dipper laughed, waving over at him.

The tween hopped out of the car and awkwardly shuffled over to the two.

“Hiya Dood! I’m your great uncle Soos,” He happily reached a hand out to Louis offering a handshake (which the kid hastily declined), “but for ease, just call me ‘grunkle Soos’!”

Louis groaned at the meer mention of that word, as someone who’s favourite lesson is English, he hated that abomination of two words that should not be combined. He thought it couldn’t get worse but just as that thought exited his mind two much older men crashed out of a nearby trailer.

“THEYRE HERE??” One yelled.

“Yes Stanley, they’re here.” The other, much more mature, one replied calmly.

Who Louis could only assume was Stanley rushed over ,the mature one following behind, and rapidly got Dipper in a headlock.

“Ya knucklehead! I missed ya!” He bellowed.

His voice seemed louder than Louis’ morning alarm (and that damn thing is way too loud).

“Haha! I missed you too, grunkle Stan!” Dipper responded, giggling lightly.

The look on Louis’ face was priceless. He was concerned, confused and annoyed all at once.

“There he is!” Stan released Dipper and walked over to Louis, “I’ve heard much about ya, you little squirt!”

Louis looked at the man and frowned.

“Ya don’t talk much do ya.”

“Dipper it’s great to see you!” The other one came over to Louis, “And you must be Louis! I’m Stanford, but do call me ‘grunkle Ford’!”

Louis was so bothered by the name that he didn’t notice Dipper saying his goodbyes and getting in his car. By the time Louis had zoned back in Dipper was already gone.

“How long does an American summer last again?” Louis asked.

“About 3 months, dood!” Soos replied.

“Great. Just great..” Louis groaned.

“And this is your room, dood! Make yourself at home!” Soos audibly grinned.

Louis was more than happy to sit down and relax. The tour was boring, the shack smells of old people, and the room is full of mold spots! For the love of god! Someone get this place a safety check! Louis decorated the room with jars and jars of bones, crystals, sea glass, plants, sticks, coins and feathers (plus the occasional terrarium). He’d put up a poster here and there of his favourite shows, games, and movies, then he climbed up on his bed to hang a couple pride flags, some ghost lights, and fake vines. If he was staying here for three months he’s making this place feel like home. And for one final touch he decorated his bed with a mountain of plushies. A knock on his door made Louis jump.

“Hey kid! Mind if I come in?” Stan said, his voice muffled by the door.

“Sure.” Louis hastily replied.

As soon as Stan entered he was shocked by the decor.

“Wow kid, you sure know how to decorate. Anyways wanna come out for a walk with me, Soos, Wendy, and Ford later?” Stan asked.

“Sorry, sorry, who’s Wendy?” Louis tilted his head to the side as he asked.

“Oh right! You’ll meet her later! So do ya wanna come or not?” Stan chuckled.

“Sure why the hell not.” Louis shrugged.

“Alright meet me downstairs at 9 PM!” Stan patted Lou’s head before leaving and shutting the door behind him.

Louis sighed and looked at the clock. It was 8 PM so he had just about an hour to get ready. He brushed his hair, put on his all time favourite outfit (with a matching jacket), the best pair of boots he owned, and stumbled downstairs the second it hit 9.

“Damn kid, when I said you had to be here at 9 I didn’t expect you to be here at exactly 9!” Stan cackled and ruffled the kids hair, messing it up.

“Oh hey! I’m Wendy!” The tall redhead approached Louis.

Out of pure habit Louis reached his hand out for a handshake which Wendy happily accepted.

“Hey! Why does Wendy get a handshake and not me?” Soos laughed from the doorway beside Lou.

“Alright everyone lets get going! We’ve got a treacherous road ahead of us.” Ford chimed, exiting the shack. The group followed behind.

The crunchy sound of leaves underneath Louis’ feet echoed through the forest. It was just about sunset and the forest radiated in the orange light of the sun. Louis had one headphone on so he could just about hear the conversation between Stan and Soos.

“And that’s how Ford thought a stranger was his own reflection!” Stan said as Soos chuckled back.

Louis was lost in the thought when suddenly something called out to him. Not verbally but he knew it wasn’t his imagination. He stopped in his tracks, catching the group off guard.

“Something the matter kid?” Stan asked, putting a hand on Louis’ shoulder.

“No.” He muttered in reply.

But something was the matter. He had this urge to go and look for whatever was out there. But something just wasn’t right. It felt…familiar? Like his own voice had just called out to him in the night. The orange light from the Sun was slowly fading away, and out of habit Louis grabbed Stans hand.

“Ok, what’s up kid?” Stan questioned, still walking.

“Sorry, can’t see well in the dark,” Louis tapped his head, “especially with this visual snow syndrome nd all.”

Stan shrugged, “Whatever ya say kid.”

He wanted to go out there. No no cross that, he NEEDED to go out there. There was something in the distance. Louis could just about make out it’s shape. It was triangular and seemed to have some sort of twig hanging out of it, or maybe it was an arm. Louis didn’t know.

Louis jumped lightly when Stan stopped. He looked up. They seemed to be standing around some sort of fire circle. Stan let go of Lou’s hand and walked into the circle, placing down some fire wood and lighting it on fire. He tossed on some gas for a larger affect and sat down on a nearby log. Louis joined everyone as they all sat down. He couldn’t lie, it looked quite cultic. There was a question itching at the back of his mind. What’s that triangle thing? He couldn’t bare to ask it though. He was way too far into his mind to hear the start of Stan’s horror story. His leg bounced rapidly. Ford looked over to him. He recognized the action from Fiddleford but didn’t end up saying anything. Stan yelled, failing to end his story with a jumpscare.

“And that’s why you don’t mess with the moth man!” He shouted.

“Actually Stanley, Moth Man is rather polite. If you forget the fact that he owes me money..” Stanford remarked.

Louis sighed.

“We done yet?” He stammered.

“Yep! Now let me just-“

Something rushed past Stanley nearly knocking the old folk over.

“HOLY MARY.” The man yelled.

“Mary on a cross.” Louis mocked.

Stan gave him a stern look before trying to locate the creature. He spotted it in the moonlight. It had large, feathered wings, a beak, but the body of a lion. It was clearly a griffin. It stared at them. Letting out a cry before pouncing towards them.

“RUN.” Ford squawked.

The group rushed into the darkness accidentally leaving Louis behind. The poor guy was practically blind out here. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone, quickly turning his torch on. He looked around him. Nothing. He stood up. Slowly walked out of the circle. But stopped. He’d bumped into someone. No scratch that. Something. He blasted his torch light up. The beast stared down at him. He couldn’t move.

Stan yelled from the distance,

“YOU GET AWAY FROM HIM!” He flung himself at the bird, punching at it uncoordinatedly.

Soos grabbed Louis’ arm and ran, bringing him with him. Louis could just about see the shack in the distance. They rapidly approached it and entered, slamming the door behind them. They stood in silence for about five minutes before something pounded on the door. The gang stared in shock. Suddenly, the door flung open and the group screeched.

“What?” Stan asked.

Soos sighed in relief,

“Dood we totally thought you were like some monster or something.”

They all chuckled at his remark.

“I’m way too tired to process anything right now. I’m heading to bed.” Louis groaned.

“Alright, night kid!” Stan smiled.

“Night guys.” He replied back.

Louis headed up the stairs to his room and threw himself onto the bed. He got changed into some PJs and lied down. He stared up at the wood ceiling and slowly drifted off to sleep.

“Night Louis.”

It?

Whispered.

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