#*spa-like head back relaxation mood movement*

[animazed]

ngl fam

I smoked not too long ago and I am in a great and really nice mood

a really fun headspace, especially while listening to chill music and relaxing and unfazing my eyes

Just really relaxing and nice and happy

I need to do this more often man 😌

This is so fucking NICE (like serene and sweet and happy-awareness nice) and just happy and it is such an amazing mellow, happy frame of mind. No wonder people do this so much - it puts you in a nice frame-of-mind. I’d also totally destroy my life for this 24/7 all waking hours. So worth it to be feeling this

#rant #weed #high #it’s almost like a spunky happy mood #like a satisfied competitive edge kind of way #does that make sense? #will I understand this when no longer under the influence? #like not a smirk but also so feel-goo-about-yourself-after-scoring-a-goal-in-soccer-against-the-other-team kind of way #like smirk and that motion when your hand’s in a fist and you pull it closer to you #like ‘Yes!’ smirk but not pretentious #no emoticon equivalent #like ‘success!’ accomplishment #what’s that work #not pride but like self-satisfaction eyebrows downwards and even smile #idk if any of this makes sense but I’m gonna concentrate less on trying to find the right word and instead fee the chill #*spa-like head back relaxation mood movement* #oops did it again lol #k music relaxing time now

[yanderelovlies]

Ok but NOT A REQUEST just a thought

so 1 I feel like Jack would be conflicted if his sunshine did a lot of the things he did before he was jack, like if they smoked or had tattoos and he would desperately trying to get them too quick because it's causing him to have flashbacks

And 2 if Jack woke up one day and saw BROWN roots in his blue hair he would be mortified, he is confused, scared, and wants it to go away and when sunshine sees it he is so ashamed and scared you'll hate him.

But I'm sure sunshine will just help him redye it.

I know you said not a request, but I can't help but write about this 👀

The first time he caught you smoking was not long after work. The stress of the day made you step outside for a smoke. He thought of it as a one time thing till he noticed you doing it more. Each time he would smell the smoke off of you or see you pull out a cigarette he could get flashbacks of a life he thought he had buried. It bothered him so he tried to gently separate you from the habit. Sure it made you irritable, but he didn't mind. It was for your own good…..and his.

Once he thought you would no longer trigger such memories the first time the two of you slept together he saw your tattoos. Seeing them made his actions freeze before gingerly lifting his hand to trace them. Not seeing the reaction as negative you gave him a sultry smile as goosebumps ran through your body. “Pretty right?.......I was thinking about getting more.”

Jack's head whipped up to make eye contact, his hand also stopping all movement. “Why”

You raised an eyebrow at this sudden reaction “Because I think they are pretty.”

Jack was quiet before leaning down to capture your lips with his “Well i think you're beautiful.”

It would take a bit of him using his honey coated words, but he eventually convinced you to stop getting the tattoos all together. He still gets some flashbacks when he sees the ones already covering your body, but doesnt say anything about it….just traces them.

Things were normal for a while after. He could finally call you his own, and he was comfortable where he was at, but unfortunately all good things must come to an end. When he got up that morning he made his way to the bathroom as usual to tidy up his hair when he noticed his roots were no longer blue, but brown. He could feel his blood freeze, and his hands shake. Oh god….proof of his past, of what he once was showing. What were you going to think? Will he have to tell you everything ruining the image he had fought to keep up? Would you leave him?! HE CAN'T BE ALONE……NOT AGAIN!

At this point his breath was ragged as if he was running, and his body was shaking. He was leaning over the counter having a panic attack when you walked in. Worried for him you quickly made your way to his side. You gently began to rub his back while whispering sweet words to him. It took him a while to finally gather himself. He was wiping away his tears and sweat between deep breaths when he leaned his head down giving you a view of his hair.

Hoping it would lighten his mood you ran your fingers through his hair “Would like some help dying your hair sunflower? I can give you a whole spa day.”

His head whipped up to you “.......what?”

You looked back at him “You know a spa day. I can help you dye it, give you a nice head massage. Help you relax.”

He was caught off guard by your response, but he didn't dare let this opportunity escape him and agreed happily.

#vivi talks #sunny day jack #swwsdj #something's wrong with sunny day jack #x reader #something's wrong with sunny day jack x reader #swwsdj x reader #sunny day jack x reader #yandere x reader

[no-shxt-sherl]

late night banter

AN I’ve started writing this short imagine a few months ago and finally found the motivation to finish it. I hope you like it.

Summary Corpse’s significant other had a bad day that lead to a spa-session with lots of fluff.

Warnings fluff. lots of fluff (i think)

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The days in quarantine seem to be longer than normal. It’s like time is no longer passing in its regular pace. I’ve been up and about all day and work just hasn’t been treating me well today. On my way home I decided that I would treat myself today and call it a selfcare-day. Making some final purchases on my way, my face began to light up a bit more as I neared the all familiar apartment complex. As I was walking into our shared apartment, I could already hear my boyfriend talking in the next room. He is playing video games with his friends and I usually make it a habit to not disturb them. I’m just dropping my bag on the counter and kick of my shoes. Feeling more at ease, I go into the kitchen to make me some tea and to check my socials for anything new going on.

After a few minutes, my tea is ready to serve.

“Babe, is that you?”, he shouts.

“Yeah, it’s me, Bubs!”, I shout back over my right shoulder.

I slightly grin when I hear his soothing voice. That man is my kryptonite, my comfort person. As I’m putting sugar in my tea, I feel two strong arms wrap around my waist from behind. He nuzzles his face into the crook of my neck and I simply lay my head back against his and close my eyes.

“I missed ya”, he speaks into my neck while embracing me tighter. I place my hands on his and begin to draw small circles.

“I missed you more, bubs”, I answered with my eyes still closed.

We stayed in this position for a few minutes and my mood was getting better and better. His hugs work like a stress reliever. I can literally feel the weight falling off my shoulders as I fully relax into his touch.

Feeling stripped of the negative energy that surrounded me before, I turn around in his embrace and sling my arms around his neck. Still smiling, I look into his eyes and admire his beautiful features. I reach one of my hands into his slightly curly hair and pull him down to me, so that our lips connect in a sweet movement. He rearranges his hands on my waist to my lower back and pulls me into him even more. Smiling into the kiss, he begins to shower me with sweet little pecks to my lips and the rest of my face. With an even bigger smile on my face, I welcome the swarm of butterflies back into my stomach and try to playfully escape his lips’ attack. It is sheer unbelievable how I still feel the same as when we first met. He is just meant to be with me and I with him.

“Is your game already over?”, I ask him as I lay my head back to look into his eyes again.

“No, we’re having a pee break just now”, he says still holding me tight.

“You should go back then before they’re wondering where you have wandered off to, bubs”

“Don’t worry about them. They’ll survive. You’re more important”, he answers while taking my face into his hands and planting another kiss on my forehead. I close my eyes and smile into his soft touch. Lifting my own hands up, I place them on his. With my eyes still closed, I grab his hands and bring them down between us. I look at him again and see the worry in his eyes. He was starting to get anxious. With my thumbs, I draw small circles on the back of his hands while holding up our eye contact, trying to reassure him.

“Don’t worry about me. I was going to the bathroom anyways to have a little selfcare-session. Just go back to your game. I’ll be okay. I promise”

I reach up to give him one more kiss to convince him to just go back to his friends and then try to walk away from him. As I was about to turn my back to him, he reaches for my hands and kisses my knuckles. He might not be the best with words, but I know exactly that he is trying to tell me with his actions that he is here for me. I give him an appreciative smile and let go of his hands.

I don’t know how much time has passed since I’ve entered the bathroom, but I took my sweet ass time in the shower and finally dressed myself in fresh and comfy clothes. With my music on full volume, I didn’t notice him standing in the doorway of the bathroom, watching me while I was putting on my face mask to continue my spa-like evening. I was in my own zone and completely gave myself to my music, meaning hips were swaying and my own music video choreography was getting performed. My mood entirely shifted to the better.

Just as I was getting to my favourite part of the current song, a low chuckle caught my attention. I turned around and saw him leaning against the doorframe of our bathroom door with his phone in his hand, its camera focused on me. As I got a look at his face behind the phone, I saw him smile. I love his smile. It took a while for him to fully open up to me and give me an honest to God, almost child-like smile. First time I made him laugh, like laugh for real, I knew he was it. He is my human, my other half.

“Bubs, stop!”, I said, laughing and blocking my face from the camera’s view. He just chuckled again and put away his phone.

“This will be a nice addition to my little collection”

Not knowing what to answer to that I just playfully stuck out my tongue at him which made him smile once again.

“You can be quite childish sometime”, he said while still leaning in the doorway.

“I don’t know what you mean by that”, I said playing dumbfounded while slowly making my way over to him. He didn’t see it coming. As I was finally standing in front of him, I grabbed his head and rubbed my cheek against his. He started to laugh and tried to half-heartedly squirm out of my grip. When he noticed that I won’t let go of him, he started to tickle me. Both of us were just a laughing mess at this point.

I surrendered after a few minutes of his sweet torture and squirmed out of his touch to get a good look at my work. My face mask smeared all over his face as I had planned. He looked ridiculous with light blue stripes of facemask all over his face. I laughed at his dishevelled state.

“Oh, I’m so sorry, bubs. Was that me?” I made fun of him. He just looked at me amused.

“I guess now that it’s already on, we can both get a face mask together” I said all smile-y and innocent, as I turned away from him to grab the container with the facemask in it.

“You could have just asked me to join you, baby” he whispered in my ear as he came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. I looked up into the mirror in front of us and saw how he smiled at me.

I turned around in his embrace and planted a small kiss on his nose. He scrunched his nose in reaction to my gesture. He looks cute that way. Corpse returned my affection with a small peck to my lips. My heart skips a small beat as we just look at each other in silence. I love him so much. I’ve never felt so at ease with another person in my whole life. He has my heart, my soul, my everything.

“Let’s get our spa night started. My face mask won’t put itself on, babe” he said while bumping his nose against mine. I grinned and started to spread the face mask evenly on his face. Tracing his features and taking in his whole face, as I do so often. He is beautiful.

As I finished putting on the facemask on both our faces and started cleaning up the bathroom, I could still feel his gaze on me. I turned to look at him and raised my eyebrow questioningly. He just smiled back at me.

“I can’t believe how lucky I am to have you with me. I was always convinced that everything in my life is just temporarily - love, friendship, fame – but for once, I feel like this is gonna be permanent. You will be permanent in my life. I never wanna lose you”

I was used to his sudden outbursts of affection but this confession did catch me off-guard. It’s not like we never said that we loved each other. We made each other understand through other non-verbal methods. We know about our mutual feelings, but we’re taking it slow because we both get overwhelmed too easily. I know about his fears and insecurities and he knows about mine. Nonetheless, we never directly talked about our future. I felt my heart grow bigger with every ongoing second. I want this - us - to be permanent as well. He is my home and I wanna be his.

“I love you”

#corpse husband imagine #corpse husband fluff #corpse husband #corpse_husband

[awanderingdeal]

The Best Kind of Spa Day

Lily and Natalie and a weekend at the spa...what more do you need? This story will probably be two or three chapters long. This first chapter is (as seems to be becoming a tradition) mainly smut with a sprinkling of feelings thrown in for good luck. There will be more fluff to follow. This is a poly relationship and there will be some background Jily/O’Darwin.

Rating: Explicit CW: Explicit F/F sex

Please message me if you feel other content warning should be added.

All future chapters can be found on my masterlist

And finally...but very importantly...thank you to @lumosinlove for the creation of the most wonderful Natalie Darcy and the sweater weather universe. 

Natalie sauntered out of the bathroom, her damp hair piled on into a towel. “Oh,” she heard a shocked James say from the screen of Lily’s phone. 

“What is it?” Lily asked, her head turning to follow his gaze. “Oh,” her tone almost identical to her husband’s as she took in sight of Natalie standing there in only her underwear. 

Natalie cocked her head slightly, smiling and giving a little wave. “Hey James.”

“Hey Nat,” James said, a blush creeping across his cheeks. “My wife is a very lucky lady.”

“I’m the lucky one. Don’t worry. I’ll have her back to you soon.” Natalie replied, crawling onto the bed and leaning her head on Lily’s shoulder. “Massage is in an hour. I thought you might want to have a little fun first?” Natalie spoke quietly into her ear.

It was Lily’s turn to blush. “Give me 5 minutes to finish with J and then I’m all yours.”

“Sure thing, beautiful.” 

Natalie flopped backward onto the bed, taking out her own phone. She was so engrossed in trading banter with Alex and Kasey that she jumped when Lily slipped the device out of her hands and chucked it to the side.

“You were saying something about fun?” Lily raised an eyebrow cunningly, straddling Natalie’s waist.

“Mmm. Yes. I have a few ideas in mind,” Natalie smirked cheekily. She placed her hands on Lily’s hips, thumb tenderly swiping over the bone before flipping the pair over. 

Lily squealed as her back hit the mattress. She reached up to Natalie, unwrapping the towel and letting Natalie’s waves fall down her back, “do tell.”

“How about I show you instead?” Natalie quipped, bending to press her lips against Lily’s. They were soft and tasted slightly of chapstick. She pressed gentle kisses along Lily’s jaw until she reached her earlobe, catching the skin between her teeth. “Want to try the double today?” she breathed. 

Natalie had shown Lily the toy earlier and her eyes had widened, a mixture of anticipation and nervousness. “I’ll make sure it’s good for you, I promise. And if you don’t like then we can stop and I’ll help you come on my fingers.” 

Lily arched her back, hands splayed across Natalie’s stomach. “Yes, I want to try.” she nodded eagerly. 

“First, let’s see if I can rival that husband of yours,” Natalie cooed, swiveling around and pulling the skirt that Lily was wearing above her hips before sliding her underwear down her legs. She brushed her fingers down Lily’s thighs, just barely making contact, then slowly creeping them back up. “May I?” Natalie asked, hovering over the crease of Lily’s thigh. She felt Lily nod behind her. “I can’t hear you, Lils,” she teased playfully, wanting to hear Lily say the words.

“Yes. Please. Do it.” Lily rushed out.

Natalie dragged a thumb through Lily’s folds, her tongue matching the movement, teasing the sensitive skin. Lily’s whine encouraged her to continue. She worked her tongue inside, thrusting a few times before letting herself enjoy the taste. She lapped and sucked with a practised ease, repeating the actions that drew the loudest moans from Lily multiple times. With a hitch of Lily’s breath, Natalie brought two fingers to her clit, circling it in time with her tongue. 

Lily wailed as her orgasm hit her but Natalie didn’t let up; sucking, licking, thrusting her through it and into another. When her muscles had stopped contracting the second time Natalie pulled back, turning to face Lily again. “The best snack,” she laughed, knowing her words were cringe worthy. 

Lily smacked her leg weakly. “You’re ridiculous,” she commented, her arm flopping back by her side. “I think you broke me. I can’t move,” she said. 

Natalie slid off Lily’s hips, laying down next to her, “do you need a rest?”

Lily nodded, “I don’t think I can come again before that massage.” She rolled onto her side, leaning her head on her arm, fingers dancing over the tanned skin peeking out from Natalie’s bra. “We could play with the double later? I’d like to try out that harness though?” she mused.

Natalie took a lock of Lily’s hair, wrapping the strand between her fingers. “Yeah? That’d be nice. We’ve got a bit of time, no rush.” 

Lily hummed, hands snaking around to the clasp of Natalie’s bra unclipping it easily. “That’s good. I love just touching you.” True to her word, Lily’s hands roamed Natalie’s bare skin, kisses following her fingers. Her tongue teased Natalie’s nipples, working them into hard nubs. 

Natalie wriggled with pleasure, occasionally giving a soft of contentedness, her back arching slightly into the sensations but mostly letting Lily take her time. Moments before she thought she was going to have to say something Lily’s hands travelled down her stomach, slowing over the tattoo inked around her belly button before slipping under the band of her thong. Lily’s fingers played with her lazily, gliding between her folds, spreading the pool of moisture gathering between her legs over her clit until Natalie’s breaths were coming in quick pants, “Lils.”

Lily rolled onto her knees, dropping a couple of gentle kisses to Natalie’s collarbone before sitting back. “Take these off for me, I’ll be right back.” she said, the pad of her thumb tracing along Natalie’s hip and tugging gentle on underwear. She slid off the bed, quickly stripping off her own clothes before taking the harness and dildo from where Natalie had stashed it earlier. It took her a minute but she managed to get her legs into the right holes and tighten the buckles until it sat snugly in place. She watched the toy bob slightly when she wriggled her hips.

“Having fun over there?” Natalie laughed, lying naked on the bed with her arm tucked behind her head. 

Lily smiled, suddenly a little shy, “I like it more than I imagined.”

Natalie’s features softened a little, moving to stretch her hand out towards Lily. “You’ve never used one before?”

Lily shook her head. “I mean, I’ve been on the receiving end multiple times,” she took the offered hand, allowing herself to be pulled forward until she was sitting on the edge on the bed. “I always wanted to do it with James first but he hasn’t been in the mood for it yet.” 

Natalie turned onto her side, leaning on her free hand, her eyes searching Lily’s, “Are you sure that you want to do this now?” she asked, squeezing Lily’s hand gently. “Your fingers are magic, Lilypad. We can always carry on with what you started? Or we can stop completely. We only do things if we both want to do them, you know that.”  

“I’m sure. I’ve been thinking about it and I know that James feels pressured if he thinks I’m waiting for him to try something new and I don’t want that, you know?” Lily returned Natalie’s squeeze, breathing out long and slow, thinking about her words carefully. “I want him to want it in his own time, if ever. And it’s not going to make it any less special the first time with him  even if I’ve done it a thousand times before. So yes, I’m sure.”

Natalie would be lying if she said that she wasn’t a bit turned on by the conviction in Lily’s voice. “Well, in that case I am on board too. Why don’t you show me what you’ve got?” she said, flicking the head of the dildo before lying back on the bed, spreading her legs slightly. 

Lily leaned down, kissing Natalie firmly before knocking her legs apart a little more and sitting between them. She glanced over at the clock on the bedside table. 30 minutes until their appointment. She had time to do this properly. Lily grabbed one of the spare pillows, using it to lift Natalie’s hips and she was kissing her again, between her thighs this time, before slipping a finger into her, then two.

Natalie met the slow thrusts, relaxing around them and letting Lily in deeper. “Do that again,” she gasped as Lily crooked her fingers, finding the spot she was searching for. 

“Bossy,” Lily teased gently, but did as was asked, revelling in the grateful whimper that followed. She pressed a kiss to the hollow of Natalie’s throat, adding a third finger with the next push into the tight heat. 

Natalie pushed herself up, her free hand grasping at Lily’s jaw and crashing their lips together. It was barely a kiss; Natalie panting heavily into Lily’s mouth. She let out a long whine when Lily let her fingers slip from inside her and pushed Natalie back onto the bed. 

Lily let herself look at Natalie for a moment, her lips swollen from where she’d grasped them between her teeth and her cheeks tinged pink, “all for me.”  She leaned over Natalie, bending her head so her mouth was close to Natalie’s ear; her warm breath making the blonde shiver. “I’m going to fuck you now,” Lily said. 

Natalie grinned, wrapping her fingers around the dildo strapped to Lily’s hips and pumping it twice. “I love when you talk dirty to me,” she laughed.

Lily sat back, crossing her arms across her chest giving a small pout, “carry on being mean to me and I won’t do anything to you.” 

Natalie pulled herself into a sitting position, her hands resting on Lily’s waist and nipping her teeth at Lily’s nose, “I’m sorry, you’re just too cute,” Natalie teased, kissing along the freckles painted across Lily’s cheeks. “Can I ride you?” she hummed.

Lily smacked Natalie’s arm gently but her mouth spread into a smile, “I’m not going to say no to that.” 

“Lie down for me then, Lilypad.” 

Natalie wasted no time sinking smoothly onto the hard length once Lily was spread on the bed, rocking into the toy, before lifting herself back up. Lily’s mouth fell open, not expecting the pressure on her clit every time Natalie’s hips met hers. Her hands flew up to grip Natalie’s ass, helping her set the steady rhythm, meeting her with each thrust. The pleasure was pulled out of her, a soft refrain of “Oh God, Oh God, Oh God,” as she teetered on the edge. It was almost painful and then she was falling into it, her toes curling and the air being dragged from her lungs in gasps. 

Natalie carried on riding Lily, hands grasping at her waist seeking better leverage. Three or four more thrusts and Natalie was pressing her forehead against Lily’s, her fingers working fast against her clit as she let the waves of pleasures pass over her.

“Fuck Lils, that was incredible,” Natalie panted as she eased herself off the length and flopped down next to Lily. 

“It really was.” Lily shuffled closer, tangling their legs together, “So much for not coming again.” she giggled, glancing over at the clock. They had 11 minutes until they needed to be downstairs. “We should take a shower,” she sighed, not really wanting to move. 

“Shower sounds good,” Natalie said. 

“Alone,” Lily deadpanned, but her lips contorted into a smile that ruined the façade.

“It’ll be quicker to share,” Natalie protested. “I’ll be good. I promise,” she added, wrapping her pinkie around Lily’s before giving her a quick kiss and climbing off the bed. 

“I’m blaming you if we are late,” Lily replied as she followed Natalie into the bathroom. 

They didn’t quite keep their hands to themselves but they managed to keep the contact functional, Natalie spreading soap over Lily’s pale skin before letting her return the favor. Soon, they were stepping out from under the warmth of the water and drying off. 

“I’m going to put my bikini on,” Lily said as she was wrapping the fluffy towel around her. “I think I’ll go for a swim after the massage. Want to join me?” 

“I’ll pass. I’ve already washed this once today,” Natalie said, her fingers quickly weaving her still slightly damp hair into a braid. “But I think I’ll sit in the hot tub and enjoy the view,” she added with a smirk. 

Lily laughed, shaking her head as she wandered back into the bedroom “Then dinner and then I thought we could do those -” she started to call out.

“Then we could come back to the room?” Natalie interrupted, leaning against the door frame. 

“Insatiable,” Lily scoffed playfully, chucking the towel that had just been around her at Natalie, “ get dressed. We only have a couple of minutes.”

Natalie gave a cheeky smile in reply but headed over to the dresser that she’d unpacked her bikini into. “But seriously, Lilypad. If you just want to chill this evening that is fine. We’ve got two whole days to enjoy ourselves,” she said as she dressed quickly. 

Lily hummed, stepping behind Natalie and dropping a brief kiss to the back of her shoulder, “Let’s just see how relaxed we are?” she suggested. “We can decide whether it’s facemasks or fucking later?”

“Facemasks or fucking?” Natalie snorted, leaning back to return the kiss, before stepping away to grab her backpack.  

“I thought it was quite clever.” Lily said, taking Natalie’s hand as they left the room. 

“You spend too much time with James.” 

Lily bumped her arm against Natalie’s, “Oi.”

“Admit it. That man has the worst jokes,” Natalie raised an eyebrow. 

“He really does.” Lily chuckled fondly. “I love him both despite it and because of it.”

Natalie swung their arms between them, “we all do. And I love you no matter how much his terrible sense of humour rubs off on you.”

Lily squeezed her hand, pressing a small kiss on Natalie’s jaw before they entered the waiting room for treatment areas only a few minutes late, “love you too.”

#Sweater Weather #lumosinlove #natalie darcy #background Jily #lily potter #background o'darwin

[saeyoungs-sunflower]

Can you write the whole RFA of its not to difficult please. If that is to hard can you do Jumin, Zen, and Jaehee please. For an S/O who flinches at quick movement around them like they will get hit. No one had ever hit on purpose it’s just an instinct from having high anxiety. I do that personally and it drives my family nuts. If I could control it I would.

Hello! Thank you for your request, lovely anon. I understand how you feel, I’m the same with loud noises. Honestly I bug could fly past my ear and I’ll jump three feet in the air no joke hahaha. I decided to write these as scenarios as it just seemed more appropriate, I hope they’re okay!

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RFA with an MC who flinches easily

Yoosung:

“Yoosung, I did it! I passed!”

You came bursting through the door and Yoosung sprung out of his chair, almost tripping over it in his haste to get to you. Your eyes were beaming as you held the exam paper that you were convinced you had failed, and Yoosung’s heart melted and relief washed over him.

You had studied day and night for that exam, and Yoosung had to tell you to go to take it easy on more than one occasion. He understood how important this exam was for you, of course he did. He was also a college student, after all. But you had been losing your spark and it tore him apart from the inside out to see your light dim.

But boy the spark was back, and it was roaring. You both sat at his dining table as he scanned over the document, his mouth dropping over one particular section.

You had got an A.

You didn’t just pass, you got the highest grade and he thought he was going to combust with pride. That’s his girl.

“MC! This is absolutely amazing! You’re incredible,” he cried, raising his arm up swiftly for a high five.

The arm dropped just as quickly when he saw you flinch away from him.

His mind instantly started racing, his blood boiling. Who the fuck had hit you? Who made you so afraid of an innocent high five?  He was going to kill-

“Yoosung, it’s okay! I’m sorry, I didn't mean to do that, it’s just an instinct. You know how I’m always getting spooked by stupid things, it’s like that. Please don't worry, I’m fine.”

You continued to explain and he eventually he understood, and also made a note to try and find more calm ways of expressing his excitement with you. He couldn't bare the thought of you being afraid around him.

Jaehee:

You and Jaehee were cleaning up the dishes after breakfast whilst discussing your plans for the day. It had been the first nice day in weeks, and you both knew you had to do something, go out somewhere. But the problem was, you had been at home for so long that you couldn't decide on where to go.

The weather didn't look great for the following weeks either, so you wanted to do something special, but nothing sprung to mind. A crease formed between Jaehee’s eyebrows as she considered the options intently. Cinema, park, shopping-

Then she had a light-bulb moment.

She was so overcome with excitement that she span around to face you quickly enough that she almost missed how you jumped and turned your face away from her.

But she didn't miss it.

Jaehee’s eyes instantly widened as she started to apologise, but you were very quick to turn it down and explained that you were just always on edge due to your anxiety. It was nothing she or anyone else had done, it was just the way you were.

New plan: spa day.

Jaehee felt that you probably needed a relaxing day, and tried to make it a regular thing for you both in the hopes it would ease your nerves.

Zen:

You and Zen were walking hand-in-hand through the local park, arms swaying slightly as you observed the scenes around you. It was a gorgeous day, and it was strangely nice to see the usually desolate park brimming with energy.

A young boy coyly approached you two, a notebook and pen in hand. He had scuffed up knees and a bandaid on his elbow, and he couldn't bring himself to make eye contact as you both smiled kindly at him, encouraging him to continue.

“I’m sorry to disturb you, Mr Zen…sir, but um…if you wouldn't mind please could sign my notebook? But if you’re too busy I completely understand-!”

Zen chuckled fondly at him, “Don’t be silly, of course I can! What’s your name, buddy?”

You and Zen exchanged looks, a silent conversation that only the two of you could understand. You gave him some space to have a proper conversation with the boy, whilst you went to pet a dog you had spotted moments before.

After the boy had ran back to his mother, a note from Zen in his hand and a grin on his face, Zen noticed a tennis ball on the floor. Picking it up he scanned the park, but couldn't find a notable owner. However, he did see you approaching, waving excitedly.

He couldn't help but smile at you, and a little idea popped into his mind.

“Hey, MC, catch!”

Before you had time to process what he said, Zen threw the ball in your direction. Instinctively, you coiled away and hid your face, a gasp escaping your lips. Luckily, the ball fell just in front of you.

To some, you may have just seemed dramatic or pathetic, but Zen knew you better than that. He was by your side in a flash, “Oh my God, MC I’m so sorry. I wasn’t thinking I just-“

“No, Zen it’s okay! You don't need to apologise, you haven't done anything wrong. I've always been like that, it’s just a weird response I’ve developed. You really don't need to worry.”

He listened carefully whilst you told him more, but still felt bad so he bought you ice cream and promised to give you a heads up next time.

Jumin:

Sitting opposite each other on his balcony, you and and Jumin enjoyed a quiet breakfast in the sun. It was his day off, so you both decided to have a slow, easy-going morning. You both had lie-in and cuddled before eventually dragging yourselves out of bed, both your rumbling stomachs indicating that it was probably time to start the day.

Jumin made pancakes, of course, whilst you cut fruit and made tea for the both of you. The quietness between the both of you was comfortable and pleasant, setting the perfect mood for Jumin’s well needed day off.

Jumin felt perfectly tranquil as he watched your face as you looked over the city, eyes darting from building to building. He found you truly fascinating, and always wondered how you found beauty and wonder in everything you saw.

As he watched you he noticed a fly buzzing around your head, which you hadn't seemed to have acknowledged yet. He didn't want it to break you out of your trance, so he took matters into his own and went to swat the bug away. However, you snapped out of it as he went to do so and instantly covered your face with a small yelp.

Jumin halted, his arm still in the air. The only thing that was racing through his head was confusion, mixed with concern, “My love? What is it?”

You let out a small sigh, the tips of your ears turning a subtle rose colour, “Oh, it’s nothing…Sorry, I couldn't help it. I just panicked for a moment-“

Now it was time for Jumin’s heart rate to pick up, “My God, MC I would never-“

“No no Jumin I know you wouldn’t, you've never done anything to make me believe you would either. It was just instinct, it’s because of my anxiety…”

Whilst he understood, Jumin was still concerned. Was your anxiety really so extreme that you were even on edge when he was there?

You continued your quiet day in, but Jumin also suggested that you talk to a professional about your anxiety. There was a limit to how safe he could make you feel on his own, and he hated thinking that you felt the need to be prepared for the worst at any given moment.

Saeyoung:

“Saeyoung, I’m home.”

Saeyoung heard you toss your keys on the kitchen table and the front door click shut. He knew your routine now: you would then hang your coat up, kick your shoes off, go to the bedroom, find a hoodie or sweatshirt of his, put it on and then find him to kiss him hello.

Once you had put on your hoodie of choice, you called out to him but he was nowhere to be seen. You assumed he had gone out to the store down the road, so you decided to sit in the living room and wait for him to get back.

Except, Saeyoung was in the house. He was just hiding.

He had tucked himself behind the door of the living room, preparing to pounce at you the moment you walked in. He had an incredibly boring and frustrating day without you, so he wanted to have a little fun when he finally had you to himself.

He heard your soft footsteps grow louder as you padded towards where he was. As soon as he caught a glimpse of your form, he lunged towards you with a loud “RAR”. He aimed to wrap his arms round you and laugh with you, but he was in for a surprise when he found you on the floor. Your face was buried in the crook of your elbow, your other arm held up in the air defensively.

Saeyoung dropped to floor beside you, carefully reaching his arm out for you, “MC, it’s me! It’s Saeyoung, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you this much. Are you okay?”

You slowly recovered from the ordeal, letting out a chuckle as Saeyoung apologised profusely in a panic. You gently shushed him, “Saeyoung, Saeyoung, it’s fine. Sae-SAEYOUNG,” you finally caught his attention, laughing again at the worry written all over his face. You knew he meant no harm.

“I’m absolutely fine, I promise. I’m just constantly on high-alert, I’ve been like that since I was little. I know you were just having fun, and I know you would never hurt me, so don't look so concerned you silly tomato,” you said with a small smile and a wink.

Jumpscaring then became a Saeran-only-prank.

V:

You and V often enjoyed to paint together when you had a free afternoon. You both had your own set ups in the living room, two easels stood proudly next to the large window that overlooked your well-kept garden.

Today, V finished his painting before you, and glanced over to find you lost in concentration, your eyebrows knitting together and your teeth gnawing on your bottom lip.

V’s chest bubbled with adoration as he studied your features, noting every small quirk and mannerism of yours. He quickly decided he wanted to sketch you like this, even if it was quick and rough, he just wanted to capture this moment in the hopes that one day you would see it and see yourself through his eyes.

He was about halfway through his sketch when he glanced up again, noticing that you had picked up the pace and were painting more rapidly, more expressively than before. The way you moved so swiftly and gracefully left him in awe, but he also saw how you misjudged one movement in your concentration, knocking the glass of paint-water with your elbow.

V clocked it before it started to tilt off the side of the table, moving to catch it easily before it could hit the floor. However, his movement was so rapid that you couldn't control the way you flinched away from him or the yelp that escaped your lips.

Before you even had time to explain, V was spurting out apology after apology, and you even noticed the glisten of unshed tears that started to fill his eyes.

“Oh my God, MC, if I’ve ever done anything to make you think I would…I’m so sorry, please, I would never even think about-“

“Oh Jihyun, of course you haven't done anything, and of course I know that you wouldn’t. You’ve been nothing but kind and gentle towards me. This is just something that I picked up when I was young, nobody knows why, it’s absolutely not your fault. In fact, it’s happened so much less since I’ve been with you, so if anything you've helped me.”

The poor man was still pretty shaken up after that, but he could see where you were coming from. He was pretty jumpy himself, to be honest, so he made an effort to make your shared home as tranquil as he could after that day,

He also suggested meditation, which actually ended up helping you both a little bit.

Saeran:

Arguments weren't uncommon for the two of you, and you actually knew to expect that before you became a couple. He’d spent most of his life not having his own voice, so it was natural that he wasn't practised in expressing his wants and needs in the best way all the time. You helped him with this, and he improved very quickly.

Today’s argument was a tad more heated though.

You both had a rough day, so your tolerance for each other was particularly low. He was angry because you had spent the day with Zen, and you were angry because the reason you were with Zen was because he had hit a rough patch in his career and needed support. Basically, he was upset because he couldn't see you, and you were upset because he was upset. You were also upset because you seeing your friends struggle and hurt had its toll on you, and all you needed right now was your boyfriend’s affection and support. But instead, he was yelling at you which only raised your anxiety-level.

Your own anxiety was not something you had discussed with him, since Saeran had only recently recovered and you didn’t want him to have something else to worry about. You knew he needed to know, Saeyoung told you so too, but you just never found a good time to bring it up.

But now it was coming back to bite you in the ass.

Saeran still found it hard to control his emotions, and sometimes said things he didn’t mean when he got especially worked up, like today. His voice rose higher and higher, until something in him snapped.

“If you care about him so much why don’t you just go be his girlfriend instead,” he growled, throwing his arm to point at the door behind you.

The scream ripped through apartment as you crouched on the floor, hugging yourself with one arm and shielding yourself with the other.

Saeran was frozen in place as he looked down at your crumpled form, completely paralysed by your reaction. Saeyoung rushed into the room and was by your side in an instant, having clearly been listening to your argument and readying himself to intervene should things escalate. Which, apparently they did.

Finally understanding the situation, Saeran forcefully tried to swallow the lump forming in his throat, “Jesus Christ, MC. I didn’t…I wouldn’t…I’m sorry I-“

“Saeran, it’s okay. I know you weren't going to hit me. I just…it’s hard to explain.”

“Please — if you don't mind —please explain. I…I want to understand, I want to help…”

You agreed and all three of you sat together on the couch, though Saeran was suddenly aware of his every movement.

You reassured him, he apologised. You both explained properly why you were upset in the first place. You both understood each other.

It was a horrible situation for you both, but you were both stronger for it.

***

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[seblos]

there’s not a star in heaven that we can’t reach - ch 6/10

chapter title: and it’s been a long time since someone gave me a shot

word count: 9,344

notes: tw // panic attacks 

[one | two | three | four | five | six | seven | eight | nine (coming soon)]

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Carlos wakes up the following Monday more excited to start the school day than he’s ever been since the first day of freshman year.

Truly, he hasn’t felt this level of nerves mixed with excitement since he first walked into East High. All that day had brought him anyway was the cruel truth that high school isn’t at all like the movies when you’re an outcast.

Today, though. Today had promise. They had been texting and talking all weekend, but neither had been able to find the time to see each other in person before school. If homecoming was just the start of the new chapter in his and Seb’s relationship, then Carlos couldn’t wait to keep reading.

He walks into school with a little bit of a quicker pace than usual, anxious to get to the photoshoot for the cover of their playbill for the show. He wasn’t close to Kourtney or anyone else on the costumes committee, so he hadn’t able to worm anything out of them about the outfits. Whatever Seb was wearing was going to be a total surprise (for both of them) and he couldn’t be more surprised.

However, when Carlos got to the auditorium, he didn’t see Seb or Miss Jenn. In fact, the only person he actually saw was Big Red, who was holding a camera.

“Where is everyone?” Carlos asked him.

“Kourtney is with the rest of costumes and makeup helping everyone get changed, and, uh,” he glances around. “I don’t actually know where Miss Jenn is.”

Huh. “Oh, okay. I’ll go find her, I guess,” he said, turning on his heel back out of the auditorium and down the hall towards Miss Jenn’s office. Maybe she had forgotten?

As he approached the room, he heard voices coming from inside. One was definitely Miss Jenn’s, and the other was… the principal? He tried not to think anything of it before sticking his head through the doorframe.

“Good morning, Miss Jenn!” he said cheerfully, “You coming to the photoshoot?”

She looked surprised to see him, although honestly not more stressed than normal. (That woman seriously needed a spa day or something, she seemed stressed out 90% of the time.)

“You go ahead and get started without me, Carlos,” she told him with a smile.

That got rid of some of Carlos’s nerves, but only replaced them with different ones about being in charge. It never really seemed to go well for him whenever Miss Jenn left him alone with the group. This was just a photoshoot though, not like him trying to run the entire rehearsal without her.

“Okay!” he said, then headed back to the auditorium. Hopefully, he hasn’t missed anyone’s costume reveal yet.

Thankfully, the only person who seemed to be in costume already was Rico (who’s Ryan costume looked suspiciously like a Newsie, but who is he to judge.) Natalie and Kourtney have also made their way onto center stage, which means the rest of the actors are probably coming out at any second.

Carlos gathers the two of them plus Big Red to discuss the plan for the photoshoot Natalie brings out her clipboard, reminding each of them of their roles. It’s honestly a dream to see another student in charge besides just him.

“Okay, that sounds like a plan!” he tells them once Natalie finishes explaining because he still has to take some initiative.

Carlos then watches as the actors begin to file in. He has to applaud them, the costumes are pretty spot on from the movie. Although, Ricky’s wig could use a little bit of work, no matter how hilarious it is to see him look more like Shaggy from Scooby Doo than Troy.

When Seb steps out from the opposite side of the stage, though, all of his attention is on the blonde boy as Carlos has to keep his mouth from dropping open.

He’s wearing a simple pink t-shirt and some acid washed jeans (cuffed, of course) as well as a few bracelets, which are paired holographic sneakers- platform heeled sneakers. They make him a good few inches taller than Carlos (not that he minds, of course.) And not to mention the glittery vest he has over the pink shirt, matching Sharpay’s audition outfit from the movie.

And then the makeup- Carlos doesn’t even know how to begin to describe the eyeshadow, but whatever Kourtney has done is genius. It’s a mix of pinks, oranges, and yellows that covers most of his left eye and stretches out into his hair, which is also matched with a pink stripe. His hair has also been combed upwards in a higher fringe than usual, sprayed in place with glitter hair spray (how he’s going to get that out, Carlos has no idea.) And he’s pretty sure he’s wearing a light shade of pink lipstick.

After a moment, though Carlos realizes that Seb’s eyes are wide, and he isn’t necessarily giving a positive reaction. Even though he wants to run into Seb’s arms right now, he keeps his calm as the boy approaches.

“Hey,” he offers softly. “You okay with this?”

“I don’t know how to say it.”

“Just say it,” Carlos says after a moment, still searching Seb’s face for some sign of a good (or bad) emotion.

Seb is quiet, like he’s trying to find the right words, before his face breaks out in a smile. He leans towards Carlos, softly saying “I’m home.”

Carlos feels that tug in his chest again as he matches Seb’s movement, leaning forward and placing his hands on Seb’s shoulder as the two giggle a bit. He’s so close to the other boy, and they’re both jittery with excitement for the show and to see each other again.

He wants nothing more right now than to drag Seb away with him to behind the curtains and away from the photoshoot. But they do actually have to get this done, and Carlos does have to take charge. He allows Seb to go find as his place and retreats next to Big Red, as everyone begins to get in line.

“Okay guys, we’re gonna get one in for practice, okay?” Big Red calls once everyone is settled and ready to go.

They line up like the original album as he calls “we’re all gonna jump on the count of three, ready?”

Carlos is preparing himself for this to be an easy, one-shot take. Unfortunately, because it's this cast, he quickly realizes it’s not going to be that simple as Big Red counts up to the first photo. Half of them jump on 2, some jump on 3, and he’s pretty sure Nini and EJ don’t even jump until after Big Red finishes counting. Not to mention Kourtney was still adjusting EJ’s costume, resulting in her running in front of the camera.

“One, two, three!” Red tries again, although it still seems to end with the same result, as well as the “L” in “musical” on the sign behind them falling off.

How the heck did they do this in the movies?

“Wait, what happened?” Big Red asks.

Ricky sighs. “Where to begin?”

“I think you went early,” Seb tells him.

Gina looks between them before turning to Red and asking “are we jumping on three or after three?”

“Yeah, the count of three. Ready?” Red tells her.

Ricky shakes his head. “Nah, man, you need some new words.”

Meanwhile, Seb is leaning down to massage his ankle. “I think I broke a heel!” he tells them. (In hindsight, it probably wasn’t their best idea to have him jump while wearing platform shoes.)

“You guys, this isn’t that hard,” Carlos sighs. He can already feel a headache coming on. “You smile, you leave the earth, you land!”

“It’s a little hard to smile when we don’t even know the plan,” Ricky tells him, and okay, that stung a little bit. He desperately wants Miss Jenn to magically show up to fix all this.

“I can’t look at Ricky, is that a problem?” Nini asks, and obviously, it’s a joke, but Carlos’s head is pounding. He just wants everything to work for once. His excited mood from the morning has already disappeared.

He sighs while the others laugh at what Nini says. “Okay, let's take a five,” he says, although more for himself than anyone else.

“On five or after five?” Ricky asks, walking off. Even though it’s a joke, his tone is a lot less playful than Nini’s.

“I think he’s mad at us,” Seb says softly, less confident than before as he glances over at Carlos. He honestly can’t tell if Seb is joking too or if he’s genuinely concerned about Ricky being mad. (Knowing Seb, it could really go either way.)

Everyone had already begun to disperse after Ricky walked off, but Seb takes a moment before he makes his way over to Carlos after the break is called.

“Hey,” he says as he approaches, the same soft tone that he had used with the comment about Ricky. “Are you okay?”

Carlos lets out a long sigh, closing his eyes and tilting his head back. “Honestly it feels like the entire world has been put on my shoulders,” he says, letting them drop. “Or, at least, the East High theatre world.”

Seb grabs his hands (thank god Ashlyn isn’t here.) “It’s just a photoshoot,” he says.

Coming from anyone else it would have made Carlos feel stupid and belittled, but because it’s Seb… well, like he’s said before. Seb never makes him feel anything like that.

“I know, I just,” he trails off. He doesn’t even know why he feels this way. It’s like something inside his body refuses to let him relax over this. “Nobody listens to me, and I don’t know where Miss Jenn is, and I don’t know what to do anymore.”

“They were just making jokes, though. It wasn’t anything against you,” Seb furrows his eyebrows.

He sighs again. “I know, it’s more than that though. Like, in rehearsals too. Nobody has any respect for me, which, whatever, but it’s hard to get stuff done, y’know?” He doesn’t know how to explain it well, and he’s really hoping his venting doesn’t upset Seb.

Thankfully, Seb doesn’t seem too affected by it. Instead, he just squeezes Carlos’s hands softly. “They still respect you, Los. We still respect you.”

Carlos just responds with a soft “okay” because, honestly, he doesn’t totally believe Seb. Everyone treats him like he’s the nicest, most wonderful person in the world. Truly, he is, so Carlos shouldn’t compare. But it’s hard when at the same time they all act like Carlos is just there as Miss Jenn’s more annoying and underqualified assistant.

It definitely wasn’t the Monday morning he was hoping for it to be an hour ago.

“Hey, Seb, can you come help?” Red calls a second later, as he attempts to set up a ladder to fix the “L.”

“I’m gonna-”

“Yeah, go,” Carlos tells him. “I’ll go round up everyone; we should probably get back to the photoshoot.”

He doesn’t really want to leave Seb’s side, (and he should really be the one helping with the ladder, because, come on, three points of contact Seb! If Red wanted him though, he would have asked for him, not Seb.) Unfortunately, though, he Gina and EJ in a pretty heated conversation off to the side, and he’s not sure if it’s going to end anytime soon.

“Guys?” he says cautiously as he approaches.

They both ignore him, of course.

EJ continues the conversation instead. “So, do you care about Ricky?”

“And what if I do?”

“Um, guys?” Carlos says again. He really didn’t need (or want) to hear this conversation. He just needs to get them back to finish the photoshoot, and then they can hash out whatever this is.

“Not now!” they tell him at the same time. Immediately, he ducks his head and walks out. On a normal day, it wouldn’t even get a reaction from him, but it’s just the irony of the situation. Whatever Seb thought he saw in the other students was wrong, and unsurprisingly so.

By the time he gets out into the hallway, his throat is tight and his entire face is on fire. Carlos has to force himself to take a few calming breaths, reminding himself that it’s not personal and he’s just having a bad morning.

Once he’s calm again, he pulls out his phone and dials Miss Jenn’s number. She picks up on the very last ring.

“Miss Jenn, I don’t think I can stall much longer,” he says as he makes his way down the hallway, trying to keep his voice level. “Are you coming?”

“Carlos, I was just about to call you!” she responds. It sounds promising, but the tightness in her voice tells him otherwise.

“Is everything okay?”

“Everything’s fine, except that I may be out of a job in 24 hours.”

Okay, great, time to panic. “Miss Jenn, I can’t see your face, so I don’t know if you’re kidding- oh my god!” Carlos says as she approaches with a box under her arm. He can easily recognize the contents of her office in it after weeks of meetings together and eating lunch in the room.

Okay, time to really panic.

“Keep your voice down, honey,” she whispers as she slides her phone into the box.

“What happened?” he asks, definitely not keeping his voice down.

“Carlos, I may have exaggerated one or two credits on my resume,” Miss Jenn explains. “Principal Gutierrez is a little too literal for my taste, but here we are.”

“Where’s ‘here’?”

She ignores him, (what else is new,) and instead continues. “The important thing is you keep this train on the tracks. Hopefully, everything will be cleared up when I sit before the school board tomorrow, okay?”

“Wait, what?” No, not okay.  

“Keep rehearsal on after school today and don’t speak a word of this to anyone,” her voice lowers even more, as she glances around in case of any roaming theatre kids. “In the theater, morale is everything.”

Before Carlos can say anything else, there are footsteps behind them as Principal Gutierrez approaches.

“Miss Jenn, if you would,” he says, gesturing down the hallway. She ducks her head, turning to exit the school.

“Miss Jenn, wait!” he calls after her. How was he supposed to take charge of an entire rehearsal if he couldn’t even correctly take charge of a photoshoot?

She turns back around for a moment to face Carlos. “Trust the process,” she tells him with a reassuring smile, although he doesn’t feel reassured at all.

With that, she turns on her heel again, leaving Carlos lost and confused in the middle of the hallway.

As if on cue from sensing his negative mood, his phone dings in his back project with a text notification from Seb.

From: Seb Matthew-Smith: are you okay :( ?? we just finished the photoshoot... big red and natalie took over after you ran out.

Carlos pockets his phone without answering.

—

He feels bad for ignoring Seb all day, he really does.

He wasn’t totally giving him the silent treatment of course. And he appreciates that Seb feels like he has to care enough to ask Carlos if he’s okay during lunch, and again during chem, but it’s hard to lie to him.

He wants more than anything to vent to Seb because he knows the blonde is too polite to tell him to stop. Miss Jenn had specifically told him not to tell anyone, which meant that he either had to lie or stop answering Seb’s questions.

Carlos was able to redirect the conversation during lunch, changing the topic from how he was feeling to discussing the school’s vegetarian options (or lack thereof) with Seb. Then during chem, he just acted like he really needed to learn how to convert grams to moles which involved ignoring Seb. Saying nothing was easier than both lying and telling the truth since technically he wasn’t doing either.

Seb seemed to back off a little after that, thankfully, although Carlos was hoping he wasn’t getting the wrong idea. Geez, why did this have to be so complicated?

Eventually, after an entire day of hoping that the last bell would never ring or some freak storm would hit SLC so they wouldn't be able to put on rehearsal, Carlos is forced to make the dreaded walk down the hallway to the bomb shelter. He can feel his phone in his backpack vibrating with one last text notification from Seb, probably asking where Carlos is, but he ignores it once more.

He stops at Miss Jenn’s office, hoping that by some miracle she had returned. Instead, he was just met with an empty room with only the desk and chairs remaining, ridden of everything inside that gave it it’s personality.

Carlos ends up getting to the bomb shelter about 5 minutes after they’re meant to start. Everyone is already antsy as they await instruction, which is not the best energy for him to start with. He pretends not to see Seb by the piano with Nini as he walks in. They’re probably talking about him.

Even with every bone in his body telling him to turn around and walk out of the school, he pushes forward and begins rehearsal.

“Okay, people!” he announces, faking a laugh as he tries (and fails) to capture Miss Jenn’s energy. “Let’s stage a number! I’m late!”

“Is Miss Jenn coming?” Nini asks.

So much for pretending not to see them. “Miss Jenn had a small personal matter to attend to and won’t be here today,” Carlos tries to explain as vaguely as possible.

“Oh. Is everything alright?”

“Good question,” Seb adds.

“Everything is fine,” Carlos forces a smile. “Why would you guys even ask that?”

He turns to grab his binder. More than anything, he wants to scream with his entire body that no, nothing is alright, but for Miss Jenn’s sake, he just keeps going. That’s showbiz, baby.

Of course, today is the day that he’s supposed to stage the boldest concept of the show. He came up with it when he was watching the movie, and it kind of mirrors it in a way he thinks is clever. Part of him knows that the idea sells itself when people realize that, but another part of him is already preparing for backlash.

“Okay, Gabriella, I need you downstage on this mark,” Carlos says, grabbing Nini’s hands and pulling her in front of the boxes he had Red set up. He could feel her hesitancy, but he ignored it as he continued. “Troy, stage right, Chad, stage left box. Other boys find a box” he instructed.

It was admittedly kind of fun to direct them around and see his concept come to life. Plus, nobody had said anything yet. Maybe this would work out.

That feeling lasted for about a few seconds, though, as Nini’s voice cut in right when he was ready to start.

“Uh, are they going to be on stage with me while I’m singing?”

“Yes,” Carlos says, turning to face her. “They will be frozen in various poses to come as the ballad builds. Nini, you will be wandering through a forest of boys,” he explains. It actually gives him a little more confidence in the concept in doing so, reassuring him that maybe his idea wasn’t as overly bold as he originally thought.

“Wait, what? What does that mean?” she asks.

Or, maybe not.

“Do you know what a forest of trees looks like?” he asks.

“I do,” Nini says, raising her eyebrows, and Carlos curses at himself internally. He was trying to make it sound dumb so she would stop asking questions, but now he feels dumb.

“Okay, but with boys,” he says, trying to shake the feeling.

Nini laughs, but there's no humor behind it. “I’m sorry, why?”

“Because your heart has just been shattered, and you can’t stop thinking about how amazing Troy is,” he explains, refusing to let his voice shake. His heart is already beating quicker then normal, and if anyone else questions him, Carlos might break.

He turns and points at Seb (whose expression has remained blank.) “Let’s go.”

Seb spins on the piano bench and starts playing the beginning of the ballad, and Carlos lets out a breath he didn’t realize he was holding. The sooner they start this rehearsal from hell, the sooner they can end it.

Until Nini’s voice cuts through again.

“Ah, I’m sorry, but at this point in the show Troy just sold me out to his teammates,” she says.

Carlos wants to reply with “yes, I watched the movie too, and probably more than you have. The song is about him and how she can’t stop thinking about him even when she’s angry.” Before he can get a word out, though, Ashlyn adds on.

“She’s got a point. What Troy did was kind of unforgivable,” she agrees. “Respectfully, Carlos, I think the last thing anyone wants in this moment is four more versions of him.”

(It hurts to hear that coming from Ashlyn of all people, who was one of the only people he really considered a friend. Is it still respectful if she’s totally dissing his idea? Where is Gina’s input when he needs it?)

“Maybe she can chop down the trees,” Natalie says.

“Or, what if she’s surrounded by a forest of loving and supportive sisters?” Kourtney suggests, which immediately gets more positive feedback than any of Carlos’s choreography ideas. Hearing everyone critique one of the only parts of the show Miss Jenn allowed him to block by himself feels like a stake through his heart.

His chest is tight, his breathing is getting more rapid, and he’s rubbing his hands together to stop them from sweating and trembling too much. If Miss Jenn was here, this wouldn’t happen, right? Or is he not qualified enough to be a choreographer, much less a director.

Carlos doesn’t know which option hurts more.

“Is it better if she just does a solo acoustic version?” Ricky calls out.

No, no, no!

He’s definitely getting more upset now, which leads to him getting more panicked.

He hears Gina say “I vote for that!” which is his last bit of hope for some defense going down the drain — Seb is still sitting at the piano, looking confused and overwhelmed at everything, clearly not making any move to defend Carlos either.

All the anger, and sadness, and unworthiness, and every other negative emotion are welling up inside him, and Carlos can’t hold it in anymore.

So, he snaps.

“Okay, you guys! This is not a democracy!” he yells, and immediately the room goes quiet. He feels his face heat up as people exchange looks of surprise mixed with offense, which doesn’t feel fair. It’s not like the entire cast was ganging up on them.  

“Carlos, are you okay?” Nini asks.

(Always the first to speak. Always the first to defend herself, and push away Carlos in doing so. Why don’t people listen to him like they do to her? Because she’s older? Because she’s the lead? Because everyone loves her? Because she’s not the 15 year old Mexican gay kid who will always be an outsider and is just trying his best?)

(Maybe Mr. Mazzara had a point...)

“‘Cuz it’s not that deep. We can just come back when Miss Jenn gets here,” she continues, and Carlos wants to roll his eyes and cry at the same time. If it’s not that deep, why don’t they just go along with it? And what part about “small, personal matter to attend to and won’t be here today” do they not get?

It’s all too much, and Carlos is at his breaking point.

“Well, she’s not here, and I don’t know if she’s ever coming back,” Carlos says before he can stop himself.

Once again, everyone goes quiet as the energy in the room shifts.

“Wait, what?” Ricky asks.

“Is this a joke?” Ashlyn adds on. (Carlos could only wish.)

He has the attention of the room now, though, and he knows there's no way he’s getting out of this without telling them the whole story.

“She’s in deep trouble, you guys,” he says, closing his eyes, although not before seeing people stand up and crossing their arms, expressions demanding an explanation.

“They’re saying that she lied on her job application, and there’s a school board meeting in less than 24 hours, and she’s probably going to lose her job,” he explains, opening his eyes but avoiding contact.

“I was supposed to tell any of you, but,” he pauses, struggling how to put this nicely without totally breaking down. “I am trying to do my best here,” his voice comes out hard and unforgiving. He already broke his promise with Miss Jenn, what else do they want from him?

Nini’s the first to speak, again. “I can’t believe it,” she says quietly, going to sit next to a surprised Seb.

“What are we even doing in rehearsal?” EJ asks.

“Wait, how can we have a show if we don’t have a teacher?” Ashlyn cuts in.

Seb leans forward off the piano bench, speaking for the first time since the beginning of this mess. “You know you could have told me,” he says. He’s searching Carlos’s face with worry written across his own.

That clears the red in front of Carlos’s eyes for a moment. Even when he’s upset, at least he has Seb to ground him.

“Miss Jenn asked me not to,” he tells Seb softly, hinting at an apology in his voice.

“Wow, Carlos, what else are you not telling us?” Ej asks, reminding Carlos that he can’t win. He tries to help and do what he’s told, and they get upset. He explains what’s going on, and they blame him for it.

He wants Miss Jenn back, too, (arguably more than anyone else,) but how is he supposed to fix that on his own?

“Hey, let’s all breathe for a second,” Ashlyn says, only for Natalie to cut her off.

“Do you want to be in charge?” she asks.

“She didn’t say that,” Kourtney defends.

All the arguing makes Carlos want to yell again, but whenever he goes to open his mouth, the words get caught in his throat, and someone else talks over him.

“You know what?” Nini asks, standing up and grabbing her backpack. “I, um, I need a minute,” she says, slinging the bag over her shoulder and walking out of the bomb shelter.

“Right there with you,” Kourtney follows, twirling her finger as if to round up everyone in the room.

“Honestly, same,” Ashlyn says, and Carlos can feel her unenthusiasm and discontent digging into his skin.

He can hear Gina saying “wait” over and over again as Natalie calls “guys, wait!” There’s no use, though, and after a moment they pick up their bags as well. Even Seb rushes to pack up his music folder.

And Carlos can’t do anything but stand there and watch as his world crumbles.

“I’m sorry, Carlos,” Natalie tells him as she walks out.

“Rehearsals are officially canceled until further notice,” he finally calls out after them, before throwing his hands up and exiting out the back entrance of the room.

He gets all the way to the parking lot until he realizes he left his backpack in the bomb shelter.

Carlos walks back in, but when he gets to the room, he finds Gina and Ricky still inside.

He wants nothing more than to just get his backpack and start walking home, (Seb usually drives him on Mondays since his mom works late, which was another thing Carlos had been looking forward to today, but it seems he already left,) but he really doesn’t want to interact with them right now. Instead, he hangs around outside the room, leaning against a wall as he waits for them to finish.

Just when he’s contemplating sucking it up and walking into the room (we get it, Ricky, you can sing and play guitar and everybody is in love with you,) he sees a familiar face headed his way, and decides to strike up a conversation.

“Benjamin Mazzara,” he calls out, stopping the STEM teacher in his tracks. He must have been stepping out to get something for the robotics team because he’s clutching a robot in his hand and seems eager to not be interrupted.  

Too late.  

Mr. Mazzara looks surprised to see Carlos actually addressing him to his face after always ducking his head every time the teacher passes. “Carlos…. Surname.”

(Carlos has been in his class for two years, and he’s pretty sure he’s the only Rodriguez in their entire school. How hard is it for him to remember?)

“I assume you know what’s happening to Miss Jenn?” he confronts.

Mr. Mazzara starts walking away as he talks, and Carlos follows. “I may have heard a rumor in the faculty lounge.”

“And I assume you’re happy?”

“Not on the outside.” Carlos has to try to not roll his eyes when the teacher says that. Alright, angst king.

“Look, everyone has fudged on a resume before,” he says. That’s practically what a resume is.

“I haven’t,” Mr. Mazzara points out, and this time Carlos can’t help it when his eyes roll.

“The real question is, who narked on Miss Jenn.”

“Wait,” Mr. Mazzara stops at the end of the hallway, turning to face Carlos, his eyebrows raised. “Are you suggesting I had something to do with this?”

“Are you admitting that you did?” Carlos presses.

“Of course not.” Yeah, right. As if he hasn’t had it out for both of them since day one.  

“Look, kid,” he continues. “Has it occurred to you that Miss Jenn is responsible for her own untimely demise?”

With that, he turns on his heel and continues down the hall, leaving Carlos planted in place, dumbfounded for the second time today. Seriously, does that guy ever speak like a normal person?

He wants to follow Mr. Mazzara and bug him more, but he can hear Ashlyn and EJ’s voices coming from that hallway. Instead, he retreats back to the bomb shelter.

Thankfully, Gina and Ricky are gone by the time Carlos reaches it, judging by the absence of Ricky’s guitar that was previously reverberating throughout the surrounding halls.

Carlos walks through the door, ready to grab his backpack before starting his walk home, and is instead greeted with Seb staring sadly at the piano.

“I thought you went home already,” Carlos says as he enters, and Seb’s head snaps up in surprise.

“I thought you did too,” he says hesitantly, although he seems relieved to see Carlos.

Carlos points at his forgotten bag. “I left my backpack in here.”

“Same with my jacket,” Seb says, holding up the article of clothing in question. “And, uh, I was hoping you would come back, which you did.” He glances nervously at Carlos. “I was supposed to drive you home.”

“Right,” Carlos nods. It’s quiet for a few moments, and Carlos really wants to just bolt. He’s blown off Seb too many times today already, though.

Thankfully, Seb breaks the silence. “I am so, so sorry about not defending you in rehearsal,” he bursts out. “It all happened so quick, and I couldn’t keep up or find a good place to cut in, and I could see you getting more stressed. You’re probably angry and don’t want these excuses, but-”

“Seb,” Carlos cuts him off. “You’re okay.”

Yeah, rehearsal sucked, and there’s a weight in his stomach with everyone’s comments and with about what’s going to go down now that everyone left, but he knows he’s probably better off with Seb supporting him through it rather than holding an unnecessary grudge.

“So, rehearsal today...” Seb trails, as if he’s reading Carlos’s brain. “Kinda intense.”

“Yeah, well, it’s not every day the entire cast of your dream show gangs up on you,” he says, voice dripping with sarcasm.

“They didn’t mean-”

“Yeah, I’m sure they didn’t mean it like that, but it still hurts,” Carlos cuts him off. “Still think they respect me?”

Seb is quiet, clearly taken aback, and Carlos realizes he’s never shown Seb this side of him. The part of him that’s dark and scary and upset all the time. The part of him that keeps him up at night, wondering what went wrong in the day and how he could fix it. The part of him that he pushes away so he doesn’t push people away just like he’s doing right now.

The part of him that never feels good enough.

It’s out, he can see it, and he knows Seb can too. It’s terrifying to be this vulnerable. Seb hasn’t left yet, though, which means it can’t be too terrifying.

“I’m sorry. I’m not mad at you, I promise. Usually, people leave after I start venting so I guess once I started and you were still here I couldn’t stop,” Carlos explains as he goes to sit at the piano bench. Thankfully, Seb’s features soften, and he crosses to the other side of the piano and stands next to him.

“I’m just… mad at everything,” he continues, slumping over. “And I’m tired of Miss Jenn just leaving at the drop of a hat and expecting me to be able to just take over when nobody listens to me.”

Seb doesn’t stay anything, but he inches closer to him until his torso is pressing into Carlos. He feels an arm wrap around his shoulders. It doesn’t make sense for a moment because Seb is just casually touchy with everyone, but then...

Oh.

Carlos sinks down even more, but this time it’s into the hug. It’s not even a full hug, more like Seb pressing his body against Carlos while he just sits there, but it’s the most physically intimate thing he’s received in a long time.

Somehow, the comfort does more than any words could in the moment. It doesn’t immediately wash away all his worries like his presence at homecoming, but it’s enough for now, and more than enough for Carlos.

Seb drops his arm after a moment, but he doesn’t leave Carlos’s side. He looks up at the blonde boy, who looks like he wants to say something.

But before he can speak, Carlos’s phone vibrates in his pocket. He pulls it out, and when he sees Miss Jenn’s contact as the notification, he quickly retreats from Seb’s side to read it.

“Is everything okay?” Seb asks as Carlos scrolls through the notification.

“I think so?” he says, switching off his phone and going to grab his phone. “Miss Jenn wants me to meet her at the cafe down the street. She says she has something for me… how am I supposed to interpret that?”

“Maybe it’s good news?”

“I can only hope,” Carlos laughs shortly.

“Do you want a ride? Georgie is on her way-”

Carlos wants to accept— any excuse to hang out with Seb — but it’s really not that far of a walk, and he wants to get there as soon as possible. “It’s alright, I can walk. Thank you though,” he says smiling at Seb, who seems to take it as an acceptable answer and returns the smile softly.

He's about to exit when a “Carlos!” is called. He turns to face the boy again, who’s holding Carlos’s jacket in his hand.

“You, uh- you forgot your jacket,” he says holding up the discarded item of clothing.

He smiles again, walking back over. When he goes to take the jacket, though, Seb pulls him into another hug.

“Good luck!” he says, squeezing Carlos tight before letting him go and holding out the jacket for real this time

“Thank you,” Carlos says, and he doesn’t know if he’s thanking Seb for the jacket or the hug, but either works.

It takes a lot to turn and walk out the doors of the school and towards the cafe rather than run back into Seb’s arms, but he manages to make it to the store. He doesn’t even realize he’s blowing Seb off again until he arrives, but the guilt hits him fast when he realizes he never apologized. Before he steps inside, he pulls out his phone and shoots the boy a quick text.

From: Carlos Rodriguez: so sorry about ignoring your texts today. i appreciated them, just wasnt in the headspace to answer today with everything

From: Carlos Rodriguez: i owe you a coffee or something to make it up to you :)

He doesn’t think about how flirty it sounds or the fact that he practically asked Seb on a date until it’s sent, but it’s too late now. (Besides, they’re past that point, right?) He wishes he could do more, honestly, but he has to talk to Miss Jenn before he can face Seb again.

When Carlos walks inside, he sees her sitting at a table. All mushy feelings are immediately forgotten as he runs over to greet the drama teacher.

“Miss Jenn! I was so happy to hear from you!” he says. She smiles and stands up to hug him (what is up with everybody and the hugs today?) which is hopefully a good sign.

“You said you’ve got something for me. Tell me it’s good news,” he begs, and immediately her energy switches.

“It’s complicated,” she says, putting her hands on his shoulders and directing him to the chair. “Please sit.” As he does, he notices the newspaper spread out where she’s circled what looks like job openings. Okay, not a good sign after all.

“Carlos,” she starts, and he can already feel his heart sinking. “If tomorrow’s board meeting goes the way I think it will, you guys are going to hear a lot of… not great things about me.”

“No, we don’t-” he starts to defend, but she cuts him off.

“It’s all true.”

Carlos furrows his eyebrows. “What is?”

“I never told you guys my real last name because I was embarrassed at how little I’ve actually accomplished,” she says, voice breaking.

Carlos just sits there in silence, still confused and still with a tight chest. It feels the same way he felt when he realized Santa wasn’t real, like the world has suddenly decided he’s old enough to know it’s ugly truth. (And maybe he is old enough, but he’s never going to feel ready.)

“I’m a fake teacher, Carlos,” she admits, voice breaking. “Most of the learning that’s been happening in that rehearsal room… has been all of you teaching me.”

He scoffs in disbelief. “No, that’s not true,” he tells her. She’s already taught him more than any real teacher ever has, how can she be fake?

“It’s the only part of this that ever was,” she tells him, and that seals the deal. Carlos feels like his entire world is falling down around him for the second time that day.

He opens his mouth to say something, but no words come out. All he can do is shake his head in disbelief. This cannot actually be happening, right? If his high expectations for the day haven’t already been thrown out the window, they’ve been run over in the middle of a highway at this point

Instead, Miss Jenn reaches down next to her and pulls out what looks like a bright red safe at first. At closer inspection, it’s more of a heavy-duty carry-on file box.

“Here,” she says, pushing it towards Carlos. “It’s my director's file. Audition notes, staging ideas, everything. It’s all there.”

“But I can’t direct the show,” he tells her quickly. He would love to try it, sure, and he kind of loves that Miss Jenn thinks he can.

But running rehearsal for a day is one thing, and judging by the cast’s reaction, there’s no way they would last more than 5 minutes with Carlos being in charge of more than just one set of blocking.

“Oh, it’s not for you, honey,” she shakes her head, which makes sense he guesses. “It’s for your next drama teacher.”

She stands up to leave, as Carlos struggles to form words. She pauses to linger by him for a moment longer.

“I just hope she loves you guys half as much as I do,” she says finally, placing her hand on Carlos’s shoulder.

Then she’s gone, leaving Carlos to sit there with the director’s file and wondering how it could have possibly gotten this bad. The person he looked up to most in the world, one of two people who saved him this year, is not even close to everything he thought she was. So what is he supposed to do now? Just accept reality and move on?

Carlos isn’t very good at moving on...

He realizes something, though, after his mom picks him up and they’re driving home. Even if Miss Jenn is a fake teacher, it doesn’t mean she didn’t teach Carlos things. And now he has to save her in return.

He just doesn’t know how yet.

—

Carlos is still struggling that night on how to help Miss Jenn when Seb texts him. They had been texting back and forth ever since he got back home and was able to check Seb’s response to his apology. (It was sweet, almost flustered, and it left Carlos feeling a little bit warmer after everything. When his mom asked, he blamed his flushed cheeks on the November chill.)

From: Seb Matthew-Smith: ashlyn invited us to red’s house to talk about some stuff. do you want a ride over?

He wants to ask why didn’t Ashlyn just text him? but he presumes it must have been sent to a cast-only group chat (still sucks, but understandable.) He checks just in case, though.

From: Carlos Rodriguez: did the invite extend to me or are you inviting me?

From: Seb Matthew-Smith: obviously youre supposed to come. youre just as important as everyone else in the show, if not more. we couldnt do it without you :)

From: Seb Matthew-Smith: and no, im not just saying that because i like you

Well, Carlos doesn’t know how to function after that last text anyway (or how to interpret it), so he accepts the ride invitation. About half an hour later, a familiar car pulls up in front of his house.

He says goodbye to his mom and promises to text her before going outside and climbing into the car just like it’s a normal post-rehearsal trip. Except instead of going to his house, he’s leaving.

Georgie is sat in the driver's seat as always (he wonders what Seb must be bribing her with to get her to drive him everywhere,) and Seb is in the passenger seat. At least their matching smiles are able to calm the knot in his stomach a bit.

The drive over to Red’s house is a different energy than their usual drives home, with the radio playing quietly and Georgie’s casual chatter about nothing to break the silence. Maybe because it’s dark out, or maybe because Carlos can feel the nervous energy from both Seb and himself, but either way, they arrive after a few minutes.

As Seb is letting Carlos out of the car, he can see Ashlyn and EJ over Seb’s shoulder, already following Kaden, Rico, and Steph into the house. Kourtney and Nini are walking up to the door as well, and more cars are pulling up, and wow, Carlos hopes Big Red knows they’re all coming.

Carlos follows Seb down the steps as they make their way into Big Red’s basement. He inevitably finds himself perched on the edge of the couch next to Seb, who has his knees drawn up to his chin as everyone finds their place in the room.

Everyone is completely silent as they all glance at each other— except for EJ, who’s staring at his phone — and Carlos avoids eye contact by keeping his eyes locked on the boy next to him (not that he minds.) The energy is definitely tenser now that they’re all together again, but at least he has Seb by his side this time.

“This is a terrible party. They aren't even pretzels,” Natalie breaks the silence from where she’s standing next to EJ.

(She’s got a point, although Carlos wouldn’t exactly call this a ‘party’.)

(Not that he would know, he’s never been to one.)

“What are we all doing here?” she continues.

Ashlyn sighs. “We all ended up in the same basement after a really bad day, so someone should say something.”

Carlos almost laughs. Yeah, bad day. You could say that again. Instead, though, he speaks, somehow finding his words for what feels like the first time all day.

“Fine. I’ll say something,” he bursts out, and he can see Seb and a few others looking at him in surprise, but he presses on. “I’m mad at Miss Jenn.”

“Why?” Gina scoffs. “Because she’s got a couple skeletons in her closet?”

God, no. Carlos is the last person to judge that.

“No,” he explains. “Because she’s giving up. She was the first teacher to not see me as a punchline, and now she’s not even a real teacher?”

“Define ‘real teacher’?” Ashlyn cuts in.

“He’s got a point,” Kourtney says.

Natalie shakes her head. “Does he, though?”

“Guys,” Red says, and Carlos is thankful that he’s at least trying to not have this afternoon happen all over again. He’s had enough disagreement and disappointment in just one day to last a lifetime.

Natalie presses on, though. “So, why are we all here then?” Next to him, Carlos feels Seb tense up

“Yeah, good question,” EJ adds, rolling his eyes. “This is a waste of time.”

And maybe this is, and maybe it’s the end and they have no idea yet, but Carlos is going to do everything he can to have that not happen. They’ve put in so much work, and they still have too much work to do before this can be the end.

“Honestly? Because she gave me a shot,” Carlos admits, and he can feel the words coming from somewhere deep in his body. “And it’s been a long time since someone gave me a shot.”

“Yeah,” Seb says quietly, voice breaking the tiniest bit as he slides his hand up to Carlos’s knee. Even in this depressing environment, he feels electric currents running through his body from where Seb’s skin meets his, and the soft “yeah” goes straight to his heart, making it beat quicker than normal.

Even in drama-teacher’s-career threatening situations, he’s a wreck.

“She gave me a voice,” Nini adds, and a few people nod along.

Kourtney crosses her arms. “Yeah, and now nobody’s gonna get to hear it because Miss Jenn screwed up.”

“Okay, does anyone actually care if her past is… a little bit sketchy?” Ashlyn asks. “Anyone?”

Ricky sighs. “I do.”

“Seriously, dude?” Big Red asks. (Carlos wonders if there’s something Red knows that no one else does about Ricky, but now isn’t the time to ask, so he keeps his mouth shut.)

“What, because you live some perfect life?” Kourtney adds.

“Not at all,” he defends, standing up. “Because she put our show in jeopardy. And now we’re all here, maybe for the last time together. And for some of us, this has become… I don’t know…” he trails off, struggling to find the words.

“Family,” Nini finishes for them.

Carlos can hear both their voices breaking, and he swallows thickly. Ricky was the last person he expected to feel so connected to the show and the cast, and if he can… well, Carlos has been working for this forever. Whether or not the cast accepts him as part of the group, for this to work out, he needs to accept them as part of his group.

“What team?” Ricky asks.

And Carlos seals his fate as he softly replies “Wildcats,” along with everyone else.

“Okay wildcats,” Ashlyn says. “So what are we doing about it?”

—

Later that night, (or technically, early morning,) Nini ends up offering both Seb and Carlos a ride home along with her and Kourtney, and they both accept. He had texted his mom a while ago when they first realized they were going to be there longer than expected, and he didn’t want to wake her up now.

Going in Nini’s car did make him a bit nervous still after the events of rehearsal. Everyone had seemed to move past it already, but Carlos was still caught up on it for some reason.

He pushed it aside, though, as he got into Nini’s car. She had actually been the one to suggest Carlos choreograph the dance with the help of Gina and Big Red, and the entire forest of boys incident seemed to drop from her mind, so he went along with it.

Now Seb and Carlos were in the backseat of Nini’s mom’s minivan, sitting closer than probably necessary with Seb’s head on his shoulder as they tiredly discuss the events of the night. Seb had been assisting Nini and Ashlyn in writing the song, so the two had been separated for most of the night until now.

“Y’know,” Seb says between a yawn as he reaches out to play with Carlos’s fingers. “You don’t have to tell me all of Miss Jenn's secrets, but you don’t keep it a secret from me if you need to confide in someone,” he says softly, so only Carlos can hear over the rumble of the car.

“Okay,” he agrees, because he’s too tired to think and he still doesn’t know how to interpret Seb’s text from earlier, but he’s willing to take whatever this is for the next few moments that he’s got it.

Reaching Carlos’s house feels the same way he did during the last few minutes of homecoming, like he just wants this feeling and this moment of safety to last forever. He does need to get at least a few hours of sleep before tomorrow, though, and in order to do that, he, unfortunately, has to leave Seb’s side.

Seb lifts his head when he feels them stop in Carlos’s driveway. In one swift movement, he brings the hand that he had been playing with to his lips, kissing Carlos’s knuckles softly. It sends shockwaves through his body, and if the car door was open, he probably would have fallen out.

“Goodnight, Los,” he says, and yawns again, and Carlos smiles.

“Goodnight, Seb. See you tomorrow,” he tells him, climbing out of the car, and walking straight into his house and into bed. He can shower in the morning, he just needs to sleep now and think later.

Hopefully, this works out…

—

The plan doesn’t really process in Carlos’s head until he’s sat next to Seb again at the board meeting. (Definitely unintentional blocking that they’re sitting next to each other, it just worked out that way.)

His entire day had been slowly dragging up to this moment, and any minute Kourtney would cut through with the song and they would jump up and start singing and dancing and hopefully pull this off.

Mr. Bowen had just finished speaking (turns out Carlos wasn’t the only one shocked by Ricky’s dedication to their cast), and Principal Gutierrez was now addressing his concern.

“Mr. Bowen, I appreciate your statement, but I think we can all agree that theater isn’t unique in this regard,” he sighs, and Carlos has to fight the urge to stand up and disagree with him.

Give it a moment…

“It doesn’t have some special fairy dust that can’t be filled by another extracurricular,” Principal Gutierrez finishes. Carlos is ready to stand up and contest himself by this point, but before he can, a loud hum cuts through the room.

Just in time, Kourtney.

As Principal Gutierrez frantically tries to find the source of the humming, the cast joins in as they all stand up together. Next to him, Seb gives him a smile before they launch into the song.

Don't say another word

Some of us need to be heard

You want her big confession

She never saw Dear Evan Hansen

Whatever you think about her

The show can't go on without her

And by some magic mixed with sheer force of will, they pull it off. Everyone comes in on time with their lines (they even gave Carlos one, which he thinks was Seb’s doing), and everyone dances around each other without running into each other.

The vocals and the choreographer is flawless, and he can see smiles on the faces of the parents growing as they perform. Even Miss Jenn goes along with it as Carlos grabs her hand and brings her to the front, her eyes twinkling as she watches her students. She doesn’t say anything, but he can practically hear what she’s thinking.

Now this, this is theatre.

It’s not a long song, the most they could write in their late night session, and just enough to get the point across. Before he knows it, he’s shooting Seb one last smile as they group together for the final verse.

She stands for truth, justice, and songs in our key

Jazz squares in the choreography

Sharpay and Ryan, you know they'd agree

She stands for us and we believe

She stands for us and we believe

They end the song with their hands out and jazzing surrounding Miss Jenn. It’s silent for a moment except for their heavy breathing, before Carlos hears clapping, and then more.

He turns to find every parent giving them a standing ovation, and it feels like the biggest weight in the world is lifted off of his shoulders. Over 24 hours of stressing and hard work and near panic attacks, and they pulled it off.

As Principal Gutierrez finalizes the decision to keep the show on by some miracle, everyone cheers, and Carlos finds himself hugging just about everyone in the cast. It’s like the complete opposite feeling of yesterday in rehearsal. He was at what felt like rock bottom, and now he’s on top of the world.

“How did you do this?” Miss Jenn asks as she approaches him, her voice thick with emotion.

“We stayed up all night,” Carlos tells her, laughing slightly. It’s surreal, in a way.

Miss Jenn looks like she’s on the verge of tears— which makes sense, they did just save her job— and she pulls him into a hug.

“Thank you,” she tells him when she pulls away, half shaking him as she does so.

Once she lets go, Carlos is about to go find his mom within the crowd when he remembers that there's still one person he hasn’t talked to yet.

As if on cue, a loud “Carlos!” cuts through the air, before Seb launches himself into Carlos’s arms. Neither of them says anything as he hugs the boy tightly, but this time, it’s not out of fear, but out of… well, you know.

“I can’t believe you did this,” Seb pulls back as he puts his hand on Carlos’s cheek, eyes shining. “You’re amazing,” he says almost breathlessly.

“I can’t believe we did this,” Carlos corrects, trying to ignore his burning face where Seb’s hand is. “And you’re pretty fantastic yourself.”

Seb’s face turns what Carlos can only imagine is a matching shade of red to his own. “Okay,” he says giddily, dropping his hand.

Just like at homecoming, Carlos wishes they weren’t in front of a crowd of people, so he could just lean in and kiss the other boy right then and there.

He doesn’t, because he assumes some of the Utah mom’s reactions might be worse than some of the students in their school. He still clings to Seb tight, though.

Maybe this week wasn’t what he thought it was supposed to be, but it was better.

#seblos #seb matthew smith #carlos rodriguez #hsmtmts #high school musical the musical the series #my writing #not a star

[taronfanfic]

Fast Forward

Chapter 24

The loudest chorus of birdsong woke you and Taron at the same time, a simultaneous groan of annoyance making you both giggle and then move in closer together beneath the covers.

“Let’s go back to sleep.” You hummed as Taron’s thumb stroked gently across the soft skin of your stomach. Having him spoon you was one of your favourite things; you felt so safe, secure and loved. You closed your eyes and hoped that your sleepy state would wash back over you and give you another hour of rest in Taron’s arms.

“What time is it?” He asked before placing a few quick kisses to the back of your neck. You opened your eyes again and groggily reached out to the bedside table for the watch you’d gifted him the morning before.

“8:40, ish.”

“Ok.”

“Just another 20 minutes.” You mumbled as you closed your eyes again, but Taron wasn’t staying settled behind your back and the feel of his arousal pressing against your arse told you why. His hand drifted down to your core, his index finger rubbing softly between your folds and finding your nub. “Taron.” You groaned.

“Yes, love?” He answered innocently.

“Mmmm, god you’re impossible to resist.” You caved instantly and turned onto your back, opening your legs wider for him and taking him between your thighs as he moved himself over you.

“I know,” he smirked, “just relax, we’ll take this one slow.” The morning sunlight had his eyes looking a lighter shade of green as he gazed down lovingly at you. The sex the night before was hot and filthy, eyes were dark with lust, skin sweaty and your bodies moved heavily against one another. It was intense and full of pleasure and passion. The tone for the morning was the complete opposite. Taron pushed himself into you slowly, checking you were alright after the pounding he’d given you just hours before and you nodded up at him sweetly to let him continue. He circled his hips a few times before lowering his chest down against yours and taking the tender kisses you had on offer. Your hands stroked through the back of his hair as you kissed him good morning, both of you smiling happily as Taron continued to fuck you slowly. There was a flinch of pleasure which flashed across your face as he found the sweet spot inside you.

“There, yes.” You sighed, wrapping your arms around his neck and pulling your knees up higher so you could wrap your ankles over him.  

“I’ve got you.” Taron replied as he kept his position and started to work a little faster to keep the momentum. The loving softness had your head spinning for him. It wasn’t often that both of you were in this mood but when it happened you were completely inseparable for the rest of the day. He couldn’t be any closer to you physically, but still you craved more, reaching up to kiss him with a hunger this time. Your hips rocked together, bodies taking each movement with ease and heating up to your releases. Moans were soft but encouraging, hands clinging and stroking tenderly as the pleasure built. You panted out again and again as Taron’s thrusts became that bit sharper and harder. There was no holding back or waiting on the edge, your body was all too willing to let go and you tensed around Taron’s length over and over as he pushed through your orgasm to his own release. Heavy sighs filled the room as Taron pulled out and rolled off you onto his back.

“Fuck the 20-minute snooze, I’ll have that every morning thanks.” You said with a big smile as you turned to face him and placed your hand to his chest. “That was really, really nice.”

“It was, and I’m so pleased I ordered us a massive breakfast because I’ve worked up quite an appetite.”

“Shall I go see if it’s been delivered?” Taron placed a kiss to the back of your hand before admiring your naked body as you left the bed to collect the breakfast hamper from the hatch. All the sweet treats he’d ordered for you were in there; warm pancakes and waffles with syrup, cream, fruit and a selection of pastries on the side. The smell was divine, and Taron’s face lit up with excitement when he sat up in bed at the sight of you returning with the huge hamper.

“Oh my word!”

“If the rest of the day carries on like this, it could well be the best day of my life.”

“No pressure then.” Taron laughed nervously and you softly hit his shoulder before passing him the plate of pancakes and little bottle of syrup.

“Shush, you. I was joking… My Mum always says the best day of her life was the day I was born, so I guess I should hold off with that declaration until we’re a good few years down the line.”

“How many kids do you think we’ll have?” Taron asked without a single hesitation and it left you smiling widely to yourself.

“At least 2, maybe 3 though? 4 seems like a lot.”

“Space them out enough and it would be fine… keeps the fun coming, right?”

“In which sense of the word?” You laughed. “Contraceptives exist for a reason!”

“Good job too at the rate we’ve been going in the last 24 hours!”

“It’s a hard life being this attractive, let alone having to spend 24 hours with the most gorgeous man in the world.”

“Such a chore.” Taron rolled his eyes and you laughed together before noticing the rain tapping against the glass doors as it started to fall from the ever-darkening sky.

“I think we should stay in bed until we have to leave.” You were deliberately suggestive but Taron shook his head.

“I packed for the weather so we’re walking down to the beach whether you like it or not!... but I think you will like it.” He grinned. “And it’ll be deserted as no one else will be foolish enough to go out with this storm on the way.”

“You’re mad.” You shook your head as you wondered why you were agreeing to it.

“But that’s why you love me.” He grinned.

***

The zip on your coat couldn’t go any higher up, you had two pairs of socks on to help fill your wellies and your burgundy beanie hat helping to keep the wind from filling your face with hair as soon as you stepped out the door. Taron pulled the hood of your coat up over your hat before kissing your forehead.

“You look so adorable.” Adorable wasn’t the look you were going for, but you didn’t have much choice, and somehow Taron still managed to look hot with his hoodie pulled up over his baseball cap and his thick coat looking much warmer than yours felt.

You started the walk hand in hand, arms swinging happily between you despite walking into the blustery wind and steady light rain. The road stopped at the last treehouse and a style guided you over the wooden fence and onto the footpath through the dense forest. It took you down towards a small stream which was flowing quickly over the rocks and you stopped for a minute to take in how secluded your surroundings were.

“Think how packed the spa is gonna be today.”

“It’d be horrendous.” You replied, pulling your hood down now the forest had given you more shelter from the rain. “This was a much better idea.”

“I’m not just a pretty face.” Taron joked before pulling you in against his chest and hugging you tightly. “I love it when it’s just us.”

“Me too.” You placed a kiss to his cheek and he demanded you gave him another one whilst he took a photo on his phone and immediately set it as his background.

“Do you think about anything else when we’re together like this?”

“What do you mean?”

“Do other things ever appear in your mind like friends, or work, family, things you need to do when you get home? Mundane life stuff.” Taron clarified as he kept his arm around your shoulders whilst you continued the walk down through the forest.

“I guess sometimes, but less than normal. Why? What’s going on in there?” You tapped the top of his head softly.

“It’s just you, and us. Honestly. I don’t know if it’s because it’s today… our anniversary away, but it’s like time slows down when I’m with you. Everything else isn’t important. It doesn’t even feature.”

“Really?”

“Is that weird?”

“No, it’s the sweetest thing… it makes sense too. I do get lost in you too, but I think recently I’ve been more aware of other things because they’ve worried me. It’s harder to let worries go.”

“Understandably.”

“But since I spoke to my Mum yesterday it’s been nothing but you in here.” You smiled at Taron as you placed your finger to your temple. “I’ve loved every single second of it too.”

“Well good, and now I know it’s not just me being completely besotted by you.”

“Oh it’s reciprocated alright!” There was a shared cheesy grin between you before the forest started to open out and the harsh wind started to batter against your faces again.

“Fucking hell!” Taron shouted as he turned his back to the wind.

“Have we got far to go?” You called out as you pulled your hood back up over your hat and squinted out ahead of you, trying to work out if the horizon was pure cloud or if some of it was actually the sea.

“I don’t think so, come on.” He took your hand again and you laughed as you leant forward to try and walk into the wind. Before long the last few trees and shrubs ended and a path down onto the half pebbled, half sandy beach appeared. There was no one else in sight, not even a lone dog walker at the far end of the beach. Taron let go of your hand and ran down into the harshly breaking waves, backing off as they splashed up his wellies and started to dampen his jeans. “Shit!” He mouthed out at you, not noticing a bigger wave breaking behind him until it splashed up the back of his jeans and took him by surprise.

“You’re such an idiot!” You laughed as he ran back up the beach to join you.

“It’s fucking freezing! Don’t do what I just did.” He laughed with you.

“I wasn’t going to, you’re alright.”

“Found anywhere sheltered yet?”

“No! It’s a deserted beach with a gale force wind coming straight off the sea.”

“Ah… I’ll just have to shout then.” Taron commented before turning his back to you for a moment.

“What?”

“I said I’ll just have to shout!” He repeated before dropping to one knee in front of you, clutching a small black box in his hands.

“Taron, no!” You shook your head in total shock, your hands covering your eyes as you turned away from him in disbelief.

“Y/N!” He shouted, waiting for you to look back at him before he continued. “I’ve known you’re the one I want to marry for so long now. To spend the rest of my life with you, to have you carry my children and bring them into this world… it would make me the happiest I could be. I want you by my side forever, as my wife, so please, will you marry me?” You took a second to wipe the tears from your eyes and commit the sight of Taron down on one knee to your memory before nodding quickly at him.

“Yes! Of course I will!” You shouted your reply over the wind and placed your hands to Taron’s cheeks before leaning down to kiss him. “Yes.” You repeated against his lips. He tugged you down by the waist to sit in the pebbles next to him so he could slide your engagement ring safely onto your finger.

“I love you so much.”

“I love you more.” You wrapped your arms around his shoulders and held him tightly. “That was such a surprise!”

“I knew I could get you.” He smirked as he locked his lips to yours for another kiss. “I know you’ll be thinking that I really was going to ask you last night, but I promise you I wasn’t. This was always the plan.”

“No, I believed you last night which is why I didn’t see this coming today at all!... I was happy to wait, I didn’t think you’d, oh wow we’re really engaged!” You looked down to the ring, shining and sparkling even in the gloomy weather and Taron could only giggle back at your reaction.

“We should head back before we get soaked.”

“Let me take a photo first, because no one’s gonna believe you did it in this weather!” With photos of your ring and wellies, your windswept hair, rosy cheeks and beaming smiles and one of Taron’s sea-spashed jeans for good measure taken, you let him help you back to your feet and made your way up through the forest to the treehouse.

Your wet coats and boots were left by the door to dry, Taron changed out of his soggy jeans too and then joined you under a blanket on the sofa to warm up. It was a rare moment of calmness as you both sat looking out at the view, taking in everything that had happened and wondering how you got so lucky in life. You found Taron’s hand beneath the blanket and linked your fingers through with his, noticing how different it felt now there was a new ring on your finger.

“Is it bad that I don’t want to tell anyone else yet?”

“Why not?” Taron asked softly.

“Things are better when it’s just you and me. It’s never complicated.”

“Let’s keep it between us for a bit longer then. Everyone else can wait and we can have our moment in peace.”  

“Yeah?”

“Yeah.”

You smiled to Taron as you snuggled in against his side and rest your head on his shoulder. “The perfect day continues.”

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The Padackles Link-Chapter 55

A/N: Okay to quell any confusion, let me explain something. The first part of this chapter, Drea’s POV, is a week after she kicked his out but the second part, Jensen’s POV, takes place exactly after what happened in Chapter 54. 

Drea’s P.O.V.

Exactly seven days ago, I had kicked Jensen out of our bedroom, but the man didn’t give up. He kept his distance as we navigated the new dynamic of our relationship. He continued sleeping in the bedroom at the end of the hall at night but during the day he made himself useful, helping with Jackson and doing mundane household chores.

We still spoke to one another and joked around; everything from requests to taking out the garbage or whose turn it was to change Jackson’s soiled diapers. Especially after an incident of being urinated on, Jensen practically had to be bribed with promises of treats and candy to complete this particular task.

He had also showered me with gifts, from flowers to an already pre-planned appointment with Gen at a spa in town to leaving little notes for me to find; to remind me that he loved me. I didn’t need the reminders.

I know Jensen loves me, I know he loves our son but finding the proclamations in odd places was refreshing and welcome.

I was emptying the dishwasher while Jensen was busy changing Jackson after dinner when I found the manila envelope. Why Jensen had stored it in the cabinet was beyond me.

The package was full, and the thin string was loosed around the buttons. Actually, it wasn’t wrapped at all. Curiosity got the best of me and I tilted the folder. A few pages slid out into my hand. The top one had a legal heading from the county courthouse. The words underneath made my breath hitch as I read them.

                                                     PETITION FOR

                                       DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

To say I was surprised would be an understatement. Jensen had not mentioned to me that he had even thought about divorce but here I held the evidence in my hands. I thought back to that fateful day almost 4 years ago when I had met the Ackles.

Stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire and no spare, they had helped me so I could continue on my cross-country trip after my husband had died.

My two saviors who became close friends and had took me in when my journey was over. I had bonded with Dani and celebrated with them when they learned they were expecting. I had become JJ’s pseudo-aunt, along with Gen, Jensen’s former co-star and wife to his best friend Jared Padalecki.

The Ackles and the Padaleckis had taught me that everyone was worthy of love and respect. I had become Dani’s confidante when she confessed to Gen and I about her affair. I had kept her secret and went as far as dating her doctor to obtain the paternity results she had needed so Jensen would be none the wiser.

And then while taking care of their daughter while Dani continued to pursue her acting career, Jensen had made his own confession. A confession that ultimately led me to be his mistress-turned-girlfriend-turned mother to his son. And the result of all that lay in my hands, staring me in the face. Five years after they said ‘I do’, he was filing for divorce. For a split second I wondered if it was all my fault. If I hadn’t gotten a flat tire on the side of a Texas highway would they still be together?

Jensen’s P.O.V.

My heart drops when Drea tells me to get out. I never meant for this to happen. If she would just give me a chance to explain! But I can tell she isn’t in the mood to listen to my reasons. I slide the strap of the bag she packed onto my shoulder and walk toward the door, stopping when I am next to her.

“I’m not leaving our home,” I tell her, looking down at her. “I’ll go to sleep in one of the spare rooms but I’m not leaving you. I will do whatever it takes to make it up to you and prove to you that you’re wrong. I love you and I want to be with you.”

I leave her standing there and walk out. As I approach me new and hopefully temporary digs I hear her sigh before our-her-bedroom door closes. 

I lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to figure out how everything went to hell. I know it’s my fault. My mistake for being upset over who Dani had decided to date. My error for leaving Drea out of it, for not just talking it over with her.  I now understand what it looked like. Like I was upset because Dani was moving on, which was farthest from the truth. I want my ex to be happy, I do!

I grab my phone and call the one person who I know could give me some perspective and advice. My tense muscles immediately relax as soon as my best friend answers. 

“Jare, I fucked up.”

“You can say that again, Stack. What were you thinking?”

“I don’t know man,” Jensen sighs, running his hand down his face. “I just-- I saw who Dani has decided to date and I got pissed, man.”

“But you’re with Drea….why does it matter if Dani begins dating?”

“It doesn’t! It’s not the fact that she has gotten back out there. It’s the who. That damn doctor that broke up with Drea because she didn’t feel the same.”

“So, you got upset not because your ex is dating again but because you don’t like the man she chose?”

“I was upset for Drea. And now she won’t even let me explain it. She kicked me out man! Well she tried. I’m in the guest room until further notice.”

“Oh boy! Dude, what are you going to do?”

“I don’t know. I mean, I kinda thought you and Gen could help me get back into her good graces?”

The next morning, I wake up with a cramp from the practically non-existent pillow. My talk with Jared, and eventually Gen,  just a few hours prior had given me some insight and hope. I now had a plan to get in place to hopefully win Drea back.

I sit up in bed and try to knead the ache from my neck. I get up and open to door to see both Drea’s door and Jackson’s open but I don’t hear any movement. They must both be downstairs already.

Hurrying to the bathroom to do my business, my mind is already whirring with ideas. First on the agenda though is to prove to her that I was being truthful last night. I want to be with her in this house, the home she and I built.

After finishing up I return to the bedroom and search through the bag she packed to find some clothes and then I grab my phone, opening the search app. I have a very important phone number to find.

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Why you need beauty makeup mirrors? Why handheld mirror and vanity mirror are important?

Let’s face it ladies, most of us don’t have access to a personal on-call makeup artist. We do the best we can to cover any imperfections and enhance our looks, it’s a daily ritual. When it comes to the choice between a lighted and an unlighted makeup mirror, there’s really no contest. Today’s LED lighting technology is so advanced, that it’s as close to true daylight as you can get without stepping outside your front door. In this article, we will discuss the importance of lighted beauty makeup mirror.

1. We Need Lights

You never know if there will be sufficient lighting when you travel. A lighted mirror will show us the imperfections we will not see otherwise. A stray hair, too much foundation or uneven eyeliner. The light on the mirror is critical to applying cover ups and foundations so you can see everything is blended perfectly and to make sure the colors are right.

2. We Need To See Every Detail

A 10x magnification mirror is also great for shaving. The magnification allows you to zoom in on the area you’re shaving, so you make sure you get every last hair. These mirrors can be especially useful if you’re used to using a mirror that’s far away, like a traditional vanity mirror. The magnification allows you to see without having to hover over a big mirror. Moreover, if you don’t wear contacts, you may not put on makeup at all because you just can’t see anything when you take off your glasses. With a magnification mirror, you can put on a face full of makeup without ever needing to put on your glasses. A 10X lighted makeup mirror will give you the perfect lighting for flawless makeup application.

3. Makeup Anywhere At Anytime

If you choose a compact mirror, you can apply your makeup anywhere and anytime. The lighting allows you to see your face clearly even if the lighting in the room is poor. Apart from lighting, you may get sweaty and oily in summer, this is when you need to refine the makeup on a car or at a cafe. With a portable and light makeup mirror, you can wear a flawless makeup everywhere. If your makeup mirror is Tri-fold, you are also able to adjust the angle and height of the mirror.

4. Not Limited To Beauty

Who said magnifying makeup mirror is only for young ladies? Magnifying mirrors and LED lights are also helpful to the elderly and those who have relatively weak eyesight. With 10X or 7X magnification, they can clearly see their faces and eyes. Very helpful and user-friendly to those in need!

We all want to look gorgerous and stunning with a perfect makeup. If that's your case too, a beauty makeup mirror is definitely what you need. You can choose a portable handheld mirror with LED lights and magnification. You can also choose a vanity mirror with 10X magnification for daily makeups. At GadgetiCloud, we have what you wish for! Check out our makeup mirrors now!

Neck Massage Benefits

I am sure we have all experienced it once, if not more. You encounter a hindrance in your normal routine, are forced to drop everything, and then painfully set your way back to your real track. Do you know what that is? Of course, neck pain! While not everyone takes it seriously, some people have experienced it. As the U.S. national institute of health statistics mentions, every 15% of Americans face neck pain.

15% of Americans are Troubled By and/or Experience Neck Pain. How Zarifa Massage Helps

Massaging routinely with Shiatsu Massagers helps with keeping your body free from pain. Aside from other pains, particularly neck pain, this massage works by focusing on the upper back and shoulders.

Additional Massage Benefits

Relief from neck pain is not the only benefit that is offered by neck massage. With regular massaging your joints stay limber, there are reduced chances of muscle pulls near you neck and shoulders. Regular massaging improves posture and flexibility, lowers heart rate and blood pressure, increases motion range, encourages relaxation, relieves stress, and leads to a healthy mindset.

What are the benefits of neck massage?

Since neck pain is a common concern that most people face, the solution to it is also rather simple. Applying some pressure on the neck and shoulder muscles reduces muscular tension and can help deal with regular stress and pain. Here are some benefits offered by a neck massage.

Muscle soreness recovery

Massaging sore parts of the body can improve the flow of oxygen and blood help reduce inflammation and soothe the pain. Additionally, this massage encourages the release of endorphins which are the natural painkillers of the body. Neck massage then helps improve muscle soreness and better the range of motion.

Read more : Why does pressing on sore muscles feel good?

Strengthens the immune system.

Regular neck massager also improves the level of lymphocytes and white blood cells that help to fight infections and illnesses. Massaging the area encourages activation of the lymphatic system that removes and filters harmful materials from the body. With harmful substances out of the body, your body remains healthy and strong.

Encourages positive moods.

Neck massage does not just benefit your body, but it also elevates your mood greatly. Studies show that massaging improves dopamine and serotonin levels greatly. So, when your body relaxes, does your nervous system. As our heart rate and breathing are lowered, massaging helps to realign your entire body. Regular massage treatments are offered by companies to improve their health, mood, and job satisfaction.

Reduces eye strain and migraines.

Being a natural alternative to medications for migraines and eye strains, massages do not have any side effects. Regular massaging can help relieve muscle spasms and improves blood circulation. With better blood circulation, pressure in the head is reduced that helps to reduce migraines. With massaging, people experienced a decrease in the headache, and pain associated with the shoulder, and the neck.

What is sonic cleansing?

Let’s start by explaining what “sonic cleansing” is. The term originally comes from the fact that the bristles on the head of the cleansing brush oscillate at a precision-tuned sonic frequency (which happens to be 127 Hz, if you’re keeping score at home). The first “sonic” skin care device was the Clarisonic brush which was created by the key inventor of the Soni-care toothbrush which used oscillating bristles to clean teeth.

The basic idea is that the rapid movement of the brush bristles gently deep cleans skin by removing makeup residue, clearing pores, and lightly exfoliating skin. In addition, some products claim that they increase the absorption of skin care ingredients.

You need to understand, however, that not all “sonic” cleansers are really sonic and that there’s not a lot of evidence that these expensive devices are much better than a simple wash cloth.

Oscillating nylon brushes

There are three basic types of sonic facial cleanser. We’ll describe each type and give a few examples.

The most common ones consist of a nylon brush that is driven by a battery operated motor. The biggest difference between these is whether the brush oscillates or rotates. There are also non-brush type cleansers. But let’s start with the oscillating brush.

This type uses a combination of moveable and stationary nylon bristles which are 10mm in length. The bristles move back and forth at a rate greater than 300 motions per second. This movement generates enough force to deep clean skin without damaging it. The true sonic cleansers are the ones that oscillate.

Clarisonic Clarisonic is the “mother of all sonic cleansers.” It’s the most expensive brand but they offer the widest range of products. They vary by speed and power and by which products and accessories they come with.

Their face cleansing collection starts with the Mia for $99, the Mia 2 for $149, the Plus for $225 and a Pro model that’s apparently only for sale to dermatologists and aestheticians. The main claim for the product line is that it “Cleanses 6x better than hands alone.”

They also have a special version designed to work with their skin brightening cream. It claims to provide “10x reduction of hyper pigmentation vs manual treatment.” But of course it’s sold with health care products and personal care products that works against hyper pigmentation so it’s not just the brush the provides the benefit. They also offer the Pedi Sonic which is designed for your feet. It has a smoothing disk like a buffing stone which is designed to work on tough calloused skin.

Lastly there’s the Opal for $185. Instead of a simple cleanser this is a “sonic infusion” device that’s designed to improve the penetration of anti-aging ingredients.

Clinique Sonic System Phillip mentioned the Clinique sonic system which, at $135, is slightly less expensive than the some of the Clarisonic line. It features an oscillating brush with a dual angled head and its claim to fame is its gentleness. See their website for a video showing it’s gentle enough to use on a flower.

Nutra Sonic Cleansing brush And, finally, if you want true oscillation at a bargain then look for the Nutra Sonic brush which retails for about $100. Now let’s look at the rotating brushes.

Rotating nylon brushes

The rotating brush also uses 10mm nylon bristles but these move in a circular motion rather than back and forth. These products tend to be much cheaper and people have raised concerns whether they work as well.

Spa Sonic As we explained the “sonic” name comes from the oscillation frequency. Of course that only applies to the oscillating brushes, not rotating brushes like this one. This is one of the pricier rotating brushes at $50 but their website claims it’s been tested and is comparable to the Clarisonic.

Proactive Deep Cleansing Brush At $30, the Proactive Deep Cleansing brush is an affordable alternative although there’s nothing particularly noteworthy about the claims it makes.

Ulta Dual Action Cleansing system Similarly, there’s the Ulta version for $25

Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System This one costs anywhere between $20 to $50 depending on which products you purchase with the brush.

Conair Facial Scrub Brush Our final example of rotating brushes is the Conair Facial Scrub Brush which has the dubious distinction of allowing you to rotate the brush clockwise or counterclockwise. I don’t know WHAT difference that would make – it’s not like your skin can tell the difference. You can pick this up for only $15.

Non-brush cleansers

There are also “Non-brush” cleansers. These are less common – instead of a nylon brush they channel pulsations through soft silicone filaments or some sort of non woven pad. So even though the technology is different these are probably more similar to the oscillating brushes.

Using a fan in warm weather can make even a long day at the desk or on the porch almost bearable, even with plenty of beverages on hand. However, you don't always have one available to you, or you may not have batteries.

Fortunately, a fan is a relatively easy machine to make, as it is just a motor attached to a power source with some kind of blade attached to the motor. It also helps to have some kind of stand. You can make a homemade fan out of nearly anything you may already have on hand.

For reference, a mini fan is really no more than a mini vacuum cleaner with the air directed the other way owing to the orientation of the curve of the fan blades in relation to its direction of rotation. Nevertheless, the invention of the electric fan preceded the invention of the vacuum cleaner in its more-or-less present form by a number of years. Build a set of fan blades which attaches to the armature on your motor. For example, cut a piece of cardboard so that it has symmetrical blades, or make a CD blade as outlined in the "CD Blades" section, or find a fan blade template online. Make a hole you can attach to the armature on the motor. Build a small stand out of wood or coat hanger so that you can mount the fan blade and point it toward you when in use. Mount the motor on top of the stand. Glue or tape the fan blades to the armature of the motor. Attach wires to the positive and negative terminals of the motor. Push the bare ends of the wires through the terminals on the motors, then twist the bare wires back around themselves. Attach the wires to a power source. Tape or glue them to batteries, with the positive terminal on the positive end of the battery, and vice-versa. Alternately, strip the USB wires with the male end, then cut off all except for the black and red wires. Attach the red wire to the positive terminal on the motor, the black to the negative.

CD Fan Blades

Cut eight lines into the CD at regular intervals, cutting only the shiny part, but not the clear plastic ring in the middle. Light the candle and hold the clear plastic ring over it. This will warm up the CD allowing you to bend and twist it. Bend all of the blades to about a 30-degree angle. Don't hole it over too long or it will melt completely. You may need to spin the CD over the candle a few times to successfully make the shape. Hold the CD and let it cool for a few minutes. Piece the center of the cork with a needle to create a hole for the armature. Use a needle about the same size as the motor's armature. Push the cork into the hole in the center of the CD. Glue the cork into place, and you now have a device you can attach to your motor.

What are gold facial roller?

Face rollers are tools that some people use to massage the face. They often have a smooth, cool surface and are available in a variety of materials, such as:

crystal, including jade, rose quartz, and amethyst

stainless steel (sometimes known as ice rollers)

plastic

Some of these materials are more durable than others. For example, crystal can chip or crack over time.

A person uses a face roller by holding the handle and rolling the massage head over their skin.

People claim that face rollers have a variety of benefits for the skin and a person’s overall well-being. While there is not much scientific evidence for the benefits of using face rollers, limited evidence suggests they may:

improve blood flow to the face

reduce puffiness

boost mood

temporarily tighten the skin

Here is what the research says about face rollers and their benefits.

Improved circulation

According to a small 2018 study, using a roller to massage the face can increase blood circulation in the face.

The study looked at how short- and long-term massage treatments affected circulation. After one 5 minute massage with a face roller, researchers noted increased blood flow to the immediate area. After 5 weeks of regular facial massage, they recorded increased vasodilation in response to heat.

This suggests that regular massage could improve circulation overall.

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The Cyberlandr Is the Tesla Cybertruck’s Funky-Rad In-Bed Camper

Despise it or enjoy it, the debatable Tesla Cybertruck will begin production later this year, and also Tesla is currently taking reservations that call for a $100 deposit. (That is, Tesla's states the Cybertruck is coming-- but possibly don't hold it to 2021-- what with the company's history of missing out on big new version introduction timelines.) In either case, the Cybertruck is nigh, and also with the growing hunger for the outdoors we are observing, it was just a matter of time before someone created a camper for Tesla's Blade Runner-inspired electric pickup truck. We provide to you the electric CyberLandr, a retractable camper that gives future Cybertruck owners all things vital to life on the go. This futuristic in-bed camper comes equipped with a cooking area, restroom, as well as office as well as can transform right into a bedroom and living room in seconds. he best part concerning the expandable CyberLandr camper is that it completely goes away when stowed away within the Cybertruck's bed. And due to the fact that its capability permits the tonneau cover and tailgate to close, it aids preserve the stock pickup's center of gravity as well as will not influence its wind resistant drag. What's more, the camper's additional mass has a minimal impact on the array (it is approximated to lower array by five percent), does not obstruct outside visibility (beyond the Cybertruck's nonexistent back presence), and an offered dolly makes it easy to remove from the bed. Dry weight stands at 1,200 lbs; damp bumps that up to 1,360 lbs. The camper holds 40 gallons of fresh water and 20 gallons of grey water. The integrated cooking area features a tri-level sink with a colander, wash container, as well as drying rack; there additionally is a cutting board and also the drawers open and also close immediately. Because technology, the sink includes an intelligent tap that can be touchlessly operated by voice control or made use of manually. Other rewards consist of a porcelain countertop with over five square feet of working area, an undetectable induction cooktop, as well as a compressor fridge. Need to obtain some job done? A set of luxurious free-standing chairs constructed out of high-density foam with pivoting tables have you covered. You can connect to high-speed cordless internet (needing a paid subscription) via the Starlink satellite dish. Now, the majority of us have had greater than our fair share of Zoom conferences. If you should go to a conference, though, the 32-inch Smart TV works like a second display and links either by a wire or wirelessly using Apple AirPlay 2. In the mood for some leisure or require to catch up on sleep? The reclining office chairs change right into a comfy Recreational Vehicle queen bed as well as are likewise removable when you require to utilize them outside at sundown. Twin pane windows with electrochromic dimming give extra personal privacy, and also a surround stereo can stream your favored reflection songs. There is resting capability to accommodate 2 adults as well as two children. After a long day of treking or cycling, a relaxing chilly shower is gratifying. The restroom-- indeed, there is one-- has a spa-style shower head with 5 circulation patterns, a warmed one-piece porcelain flooring, and also a self-cleaning completely dry flush bathroom. A toilet that cleanses itself means there is no black water tank or cassette to empty. And also you do not require to worry about lacking water thanks to the recirculating shower and an onboard four-stage water filtration system with UV sterilization. This filter system ensures clean alcohol consumption water despite the resource, whether from a stream or lake. The CyberLandr features voice-activated house automation, a 360-degree sight security system, and also movement picking up outside illumination for included security. The automation modern technology enables you to control the lights, environment, as well as electrochromic dimming via voice commands. It likewise has a going along with smart device app to change settings from another location as well as to deploy and stow the camper. In addition, the CyberLandr has 500-watt solar panels that additionally restore the Cybertruck's batteries as well as supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. All devices comes standard, as well as there are no added cost alternatives. Besides standard outdoor camping as well as overlanding use, the CyberLandr is perfect for tailgating at sporting events, attending children' soccer suits, as well as virtually any kind of location your adventurous spirit wishes. You can reserve the CyberLandr now, as well as if you do so during the launch promo, it can save you a massive $10,000 while supplies last. This promo is limited to 20 orders and also calls for a $5,000 down payment for the discounted rate of $39,995. It deserves keeping in mind that there are other step-by-step discounts, each one with minimal quantities. When all promotions are tired, the cost enhances to $49,995-- greater than a few of the rates Tesla is assuring for the Cybertruck itself. For those going after the utmost experience, CyberLandr supplies a cutting-edge method to bring the convenience of house on the road and go anywhere. If you wish to discover uncharted region without the added work of transporting a camper trailer, the CyberLandr is the ideal tool of choice-if you are a Tesla Cybertruck proprietor, certainly. As a photojournalism teacher as soon as stated, the very best video camera is the one you constantly have with you, which we figure uses similarly to campers.

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Best Massage Chair Under 1000 Review 2020

If you're seeking a home remedy to relieve your body, then the best choice is body massagers. A massager does provide you relaxation from stress, depression, everyday tension, and offers you many positive numerous health benefits, especially for muscles that are tired, knotted, overworked, and stressed. Individuals don't have enough energy in their stressful lives to give their bodies the relief what their bodies demands. Therefore, in everybody's life, the value and importance of perfectly adequate full body massage have increased considerably. So instead of opting for a specific massager where you stress your hands to make a massage, you go for a massage chair. Yes! A body massager should be a relaxation tool for your entire body, and for this, you should consider a body massage chair since it targets all body parts so they can get relief quickly. It is an easy way to comfort your body. Although there are different types of body massage chairs available in the market. Therefore, here we have brought some best massage chair under 1000 which you must buy. But before have a look at our-

Comfier Shiatsu Neck & Back Massager

Enjoy, Shiatsu, Kneading, Finger Pressure, Air compression, infrared heating, Spot, and Rolling, functions of this COMFIER Multipurpose shiatsu massage chair that is specifically designed to help you completely get rid of soreness and fatigue. Because it is evident that after a long hard working day or after a long road driving, you completely exhaust and expect some comfort. But if you don't get that level of comfy experience, then it automatically leads to aggression, which isn't a good thing. Therefore, this chair not only provides you a comfort zone to you but also changes your mood. The main feature includes: Perfection in Full Body massage The massage chair uses highly innovative and creative 2D/3D finger Pressure Shiatsu. Whereas through the air compression, rolling, heat function, and vibration, this massaging chair ensures that your muscles feel relaxed and provides you an extreme level of comfort. Creative 2d/3d shiatsu massage Featuring four revolving blades, the Shiatsu Neck & Back Massager provides gentle kneading relaxation in both neck and shoulder. The newest innovative technology integrates a relaxation knot that travels inwards and outwards to deliver shiatsu massage with 2D or 3D finger pressure with double relief for the back. Adjustable Rolling & Spot Massage The Massager provides gentle, soothing relaxation to the back spine and gives you rid of muscle pain, which is a tense situation for the whole back. Also, it is a distinctive feature of this chair massager, since it can be customized to suit the entire body between two heads of massages. The SPOT massage feature allows focusing massage on one place for perfect relaxation. You can also prioritize to massage and target that area of your back that you want, such as the lower back, upper back, and full back. Optional heat & adjustable air massage- The entire back massager features an optional infrared heat useful function just on the shiatsu nodes that also offers moderate warmth to relieve stressed muscles. Adjustable air compression- The air massage on the hips and waist sides helps through 2 airbags to relieve stress by stimulation with the deep tissue massage. Apart from this, there are 3-intensity adjustable choices. Ultimate comfort– Place your seat massager in the comfort of your home on a couch, sofa, office, recliner, or dining chair. Perfect Christmas present to mom, dad, men, ladies, and friends who need massages. No person is going to refuse to take pleasure in absolute and ultimate comfort. Heat Function The Shiatsu Back Massager provides an infrared heat feature to relieve tense muscles with gentle energy. Also, this offers moderate air, not as heavy but hot as a hot water bottle. Versatile Usage Use this soothing massage chair to create the ultimate relaxation in the house with a couch, sofa, recumbent, office chair, or dining chair. Get a soothing treatment while working in your office. It will help relieve pain, fatigue, and tiredness efficiently. Good massage even when lying in the chair, sitting at home, reading books, or watching TV. Couch or couch. Good massages. It is something that big spas also unable to provide.

Real Relax 2020 Massage Chair, Full Body Zero Gravity Shiatsu Recliner with Bluetooth and Led Light

Real Relax 2020 massage chair is the best choice for people who expect an excellent massage. Since this massage chair offers you that extreme feeling that makes you feel like you are floating on it. The chair comes with zero gravity Shiatsu recliner features that enable us to experience a very comfy massage. It is also a full body massage chair and delivers the best massage to its user. Why it is best to let's see. The main features include: Bluetooth & LED lights edition It is the best and the eye-catching part of this chair, since it comes with changing Led light, and with the addition of Bluetooth audio play, six auto modes, and more functional along with such an affordable price. Full Body Massage: Fifty airbags, eight massage neck back rollers, are provided in this Massage chair that is placed to the arms, calves, shoulders, lower back Heating, hips, feet, and foot sides to offer you extreme roller massage. Zero Gravity: It is the unique highlighting feature of this massage chair, just one button, and explore the full-recline zero gravity chair with heat and massage, which also makes you feel virtually weightless. Customize massage: Also, you can adjust the level of massage by setting up the rollers as well as airbags to massage the entire body parts, with customized strength and (speed three levels), since the buttons are provided in this massage chair to switch-ups and downs. Exquisite Control The most notable that specs of this massage chair is its sleek design and notable Smart remote and has advanced high definition VFD display screen that is very easy to understand. Foot Massage relieve foot tense and pain with this massaging chair, because both roller and airbag massage to your foot, is provided in this extremely massaging tool. Easy to move Yes, this incredibly eye-catching massage chair is comfortable to more since it comes with two back wheels for smooth movement. Back heating Built-in waist heater, promote blood circulation. Relax and enjoy your favorite music while relaxing Turn off the power or "Bluetooth" of the mobile phone, and the music will stop playing.

Snailax Shiatsu Neck & Back Massager

Enjoy having a professional massage like a real every day in the comfort of your home or workplace. This back and neck massager also provides you shiatsu massage that mainly targets your back, shoulder, and neck. This Massage chair provides you a highly professional massage therapy for chronic pain. It continuously focuses on your lower back, upper back, center back, shoulder or neck, and shoulders-since these are those parts where you experience the most painful sensations. The main feature includes: Adjustable neck massage The massage chair has four unique neck relaxation twists, which massages deep tissue to relieve the pain, exhaustion, and discomfort in the shoulder and neck area. It is possible to adjust nodes of this massage chair to the maximum height, which allows any friend or family member to have this Massager for their use. Perfect for 63 "to 70.9" (1.6 m to 1.8 m) height people. Also, the potentially hot shiatsu balls relax the body evenly. Shiatsu back massage with heat There are four shiatsu massage nodes in the back of this massager chair that relax your whole back. Three massage zones: full back, top back, and bottom back. The spot massage feature enables the kneading nodes to be centered on a particular area for spot relief. With the additional heat feature, the Shiatsu nodes provide moderate warmth to relieve muscle pain. Also, with the detachable INTENSITY FLAP, you may pick a smoother or more robust massage. Rolling back massage with adjustable width The gentle rolling massage all along the spinal cord combats muscle tension and delivers relief over the whole neck, while the depth of the massage nodes is flexible to match the body. VIBRATION SEAT MASSAGE- The 2, customizable intensity levels for a relaxed Thighs and Hips massage. Ultimate COMFORT: Use this soothing pad to chair while sitting on a couch, bench, recliner, office chair, or dining chair in your house. It can be secured on chairs via the built-in strap system. The UL desktop approval home adapter is also included. Both 110-120V and 2200-240V electric outlets can be used safely. Versatile Usage This massage chair is a wonderful gift for father, Mum, friend, husband, or wife, and to any your loved one, you can give this perfect chair as a gift.

OOTORI Massage Chair

This OOTORI massage chair is a wow package since it ultimately provides you that level massaging experience for which you usually pay a significant portion from your pocket to gain professional massage from a high-class spa. This chair is also the best massage chair for a tall person. Just like the above massage chairs, this chair also contributes something special as well. The main features include: Zero Gravity The position-zero gravity is the ideal position to take pleasure in a massage. Reclining at the position of zero gravity is overall supported by the backrest that increases the intensity of massage and makes it easier to un-compress your spine. Bluetooth Speaker This chair comes with Bluetooth technology, which allows users to hear their favorite songs and telephone calls on speakers that are provided with high-quality technology. Full Air Massage At the shoulders, arms, calf, and feet areas, airbags are situated. This massage helps to increase blood circulation around the body further to alleviate tension and pain. Heating Function Heat treatment dilates blood vessels that enhance oxygen and nutritional intake, which help to overcome weakened tissues. The chair incorporates heat relief with trimming-edge therapy to both alleviate and recover the pain. Acupuncture-Inspired Foot Roller System Located at the bottom of each footrest, the foot rollers stimulate specific acupuncture points on your feet, which help to relieve muscle tension and stress from your body. The automatic air massage system works at the same time to apply gentle downward pressure on your lower legs to generate the most relaxing, deepest massage possible. Simulation Massage Techniques Knocking Kneading Shiatsu Massaging Opening Back Buyer’s Guide-How to Select the Best Massage Chair After a long tiresome day, nothing can be better than a soothing massaging experience. If you also put extreme physical efforts on your daily job or you suffer from chronic joint pain or back pain, then you are also the one who went through the same, but after our guidance, they are now living a stress-free life. However, stress is the usual thing in our human life, and we can't eliminate it, but we can diminish it by adding something in our life. Therefore, you should buy a massage chair if your life is also filled with stress and pain, and here are some points that you should consider before purchasing a massaging chair. Dimensions If a massage chair if big enough to accommodate in your room, then there is no purpose of buying it. You need to buy a massage chair that is perfect for your room. Check the dimensions of the massage chair and then decide whether you need it or not. It would be best if you check the weight of the individual chair to make sure that it is not very bulky, and it is not arduous to move it whenever required. Compatibility Every massage chair can bear a limited weight, and if you put more weight on it, then its durability will be reduced. Check the compatibility of the massage chair according to your body. If you are tall, then go for a massage chair that can handle your body well. The same goes if you are aged or suffering from any disability. Budget Some massage chairs can be very expensive, and buying them can break the bank. You need to make up your budget before shopping for the best massage chair. In this list, you will find top-rated massage chairs available in all budgets. Additional Features If you are willing to go the extra mile, then you can consider some extra features in a massage chair. Some chairs have built-in speakers so you can carry on the entertainment while relaxing. Also, you will get a heated seat with some massage chairs, but that is very expensive. Also, Read Real Relax Full Body Zero Gravity Shiatsu Massage Chair Review iRestore Laser Hair Growth System Review 5+ Best Irons for Quilting Review TheraGun G3 vs G3Pro Review MedMassager MMF06 11-Speed Foot Massager Review Dyson Airwrap High Copy Complete Styler Hair Styling Set Review Final thoughts So these are some of the most famous and high-in-trend massaging chairs! Now forget all those traditional massaging methods in which you had to stress your hands, or you required someone who could provide you gentle massage. Just pick any of the high chairs for you and forget about all those stress and pain of your body. Read the full article

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@stellablue42 and @alittlemissfit I know these prompts are from forever ago but here it is! It’s not been edited or anything and it’s all corn but enjoy :)

10. Skinner Ships It

28. “What the hell kind of noise was that?” “I sneezed.” “That was NOT a sneeze.”

67. “How much does it cost to rent you for cuddling purposes?”

“Don’t you think Europe will be cold at that time of year?” “Not Southern Italy… Or Spain….” The rest of Mulder’s words are muffled and I’m curious right away. I hadn’t intended to eavesdrop but when I entered the basement hallway and heard Agent Scully giggling I couldn’t help it.  So now I stood outside and listened. A loud screeching noise came and startled me somewhat. “What the hell kind of noise was that?” Mulder said chuckling. “I sneezed.” She responded quietly. “That was NOT a sneeze.” Mulder continued laughing and I heard movement. “Hey be nice or you’ll be going to Europe alone.” Agent Scully’s tone was so teasing and happy it almost didn’t sound like her. “As if you don’t want to join me in the South of France? Or maybe a ski trip in the Alps?” I took a peak in and saw them looking at a world map that Mulder had pinned up. Scully stood encircled in Mulder’s arms while he whispered into her hair. I wasn’t really surprised but it was still odd to see. Lately they’d been in good moods. I’d seen Scully smiling more in the past few weeks than I had in all my years of knowing her. “Mulder you’d never be able to handle a relaxing vacation. You’d be dying by day two.” “I don’t know Scully. Just me and you… Maybe a room with a Jacuzzi…. Room service…. We could just spend the whole day inside. I wouldn’t mind that.” His voice was seductive now and I blushed a bit at how personal the moment was. “Sounds expensive.” Scully purred. “You a gold digger Scully? How much does it cost to rent you for cuddling purposes?” “No. But a little luxury wouldn’t kill me.” Hearing Agent Scully joke was an X file in and of itself. “Well only the finest for you Scully. Five star hotel with in dining and transport. There will be a pool and a spa and whatever the hell else you want.” Scully hummed. I was beginning to feel intrusive so I moved quietly back down the hall where I made a loud entrance. When I turned the corner into their office Scully had moved across the room and was pretending to be focused on a file while Mulder faked paperwork. “Agents.” I nodded my head at them. They greeted me but both still acted uncomfortable. Scully’s cheeks blushed a deep pink and my mouth twitched with a smile.   “I just wanted to deliver this in person considering it’s sensitive nature.” I said handing over a file to Mulder. “Thank you sir.” Mulder said and cleared his throat. I began to walk out of the office but paused at the door, unable to help myself, “By the way the Swiss Alps are beautiful this time of year.” The silence was loud and I held off my laugh until I was in the elevator. I might enjoy this.

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REST YOUR HEAD AND UNWIND

REST YOUR HEAD AND UNWIND: THE BEST PLACES TO GET A MASSAGE AROUND WOODLAND HILLS SHARE ON:     WHMAG  JUNE 14, 2021 featured blog image for Magazine Best Massage in Woodland Hills A daub for all budget  in Los Angeles? Contrary to proficiently-liked belief, it is indeed doable you just dependence the right gain. Whether your tastes control towards the cheap, mid-range or splurge-worthy deluxe, there are options in and vis--vis Woodland Hills to engagement everyone, and weve scoured the city to bring you the best spas for a summit smear.

The City of Angels boasts options for a relaxing rubdown no business your merger level, from celebrity-studded oceanfront hotels to Thai joints concerning the Eastside where you can, quite literally, profit walked coarsely. So taking also than again a deep breath, acquire ready to unwind and check out our gain to the best picks for a smear stuffy Woodland Hills.

Anas Touch Massage, located at 21021 Ventura Boulevard #27, is a locally-owned-and-operated alternating that has served the community for far-off away along than 15 years, offering daub therapy facilities to cure and ease any ailments that you may be experiencing. The hustle and movement of undistinguished cartoon in the Los Angeles place weighs heavily on the body, but at Anas, the inadvertent to unwind and slip away into a relaxing respite is an alluring realism, one which encompasses deep tissue smear, Swedish smooth, sport rub, lymphatic smooth, hot rock rub, reflexology, aromatherapy, craniosacral therapy, prenatal rub, TMJ daub, acupressure point of view raise and more.

Knot Ninjas, located at 9420 Reseda Boulevard in Northridge, is accustom a endorsed smooth therapist when 14 years of hands-harshly experience to her financial report, offering deep tissue, Swedish and a plethora of supplementary daub types for a broad variety of delightful to benefit needs. Among qualified daub therapist Debs specialty facilities are The Signature Massage, an integrative right to use that combines the best techniques from her 17 certifications; Sciatica/Pain Management combines put into bureau reduction, NMT, orthopedic, deep tissue and structural integration daub therapies as needed and the Lomi-Lomi Hot Stones Add-On is a 30-minute Hawaiian hot rock treatment for the ultimate dreamy pampering.

Bella Healing Therapy, located at 5353 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, offers a broad selection of healing modalities to cleanse and remodel the energies of the body, mind and spirt, and in so conflict enables its therapists to utilize their certifications in daub therapy, yoga and reiki to backing relax and heal ailments throughout the bodily and roomy body. If youconcerning looking for something a bit vary out of your smear experience, Bella Healing Therapy incorporates healing tools such as tarot/oracle card readings, crystal therapy, smoke cleansing, hermetic healing and meditation, the professionals here using their own personal experiences to in front guide you re the alley of self-healing.

LY Massage, located at 22311 Ventura Boulevard #120, is right to use all daylight of the week from 10 am to 9:30 pm for customer ease of admission, offering a one-of-a-easily reached Asian smooth as administered by professional and dexterous rub therapists. Check out the LY Massage website for more hint and a see through its dazzling characterize gallery.

Spa Day Organic, located at 20833 Ventura Boulevard, is a recently-opened smooth therapy matter and spa where you can experience a avowed Thai smooth, Swedish daub, deep tissue massage or a merger of all of them  all administered by professional massage therapists to official pardon discomfort and back occurring occurring you relax in a appendage, espouse looking setting. Spa Day Organic in addition to offers facial facilities at reasonably priced prices, performed by a certified esthetician to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize your skin, and the issue regularly runs deals throughout the month, justifying the moniker of Number One Traditional Organic Thai Massage in Los Angeles that has been bestowed upon it.

As always, we recommend getting in be adjoining gone any of the spas upon this list that you may be avid in, as their schedules during the ongoing COVID pandemic may have tainted. Super-fab celebs along amid the Kardashians, Hailey Bieber, Lara Worthington and Phoebe Tonkin are switching out tall-height sweat sessions for the following-humble practice of Pilatesbut what is astern this unexpected surge in popularity? Well, Pilates is hardly a auxiliary form of exercise, having been introduced to our well-liked populous by Joseph Pilates more than a century ago, still much gone Fleetwood Macs timeless Dreams upon TikTok, it seems social media has been the driving force at the rear the recent resurgence of the low-impact workout.

Thatand the global pandemic that closed gyms and confined exercise buffs to their homes for the majority of a year.

The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed our feat in easy calisthenics we can obtain from domicile, and yet again recent months, the Pilates culture has very grown, becoming prominent in the workout routines of thus many and offered in most gyms and studios. Indeed, Pilates involves disagreement that is both energetic and challenging, and the results  in many cases  are simulation-varying.

Once you have experienced how this exercise alters both your body and mind, you wont see avowaland it is to this decrease that weve put together our list of the best Pilates classes offered muggy Woodland Hills.

Blue Sky Pilates, located at 6411 Platt Avenue in West Hills, helps worsen your sexy socialite within, offering classes that will transform and intensify your body and your mind. Open seven days a week and boasting both private and little intervention courses to fit any bustling lifestyle  even though you dockt been keeping taking place after that the Kardashians  Blue Sky exudes a certain simulation from the moment you promenade in and stare at the high ceilings, the right of right of admission-tolerate breathe feeling that natural fresh brings into the tune and the user-clear, caring staff at your disposal to advance you achieve your fitness goals. The aptitudes mission declaration tells you everything you need to know: To assent masterful guidance in the Pilates method to clients of all ages and abilities, in a easily reached and in agreement mood, increasing their setting of animatronics upon a measurable level.

Pilates Plus L.A., as soon as locations throughout Los Angeles but situated at 21779 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, offers what can unaccompanied be described as a myriad of Pilates learning options, from two encompassing packages  the Valley and the Malibu  to a number of workouts guaranteed to acquire your blood pumping. At the heart of Pilates Plus efforts is the Lagree Method, which combines strength, endurance, cardio, footnote and flexibility in each and each and each and every one of one one concern, gone slow-controlled movements and fast transitions to gain going on you hit maximum exertion after that zero periods of blazing. Youll refrain an elevated heart rate and stay in your fat-glowing zone for the full class, this chaotic workout sculpting your physique in ways received exercise cannotfrom begin to finish.

Boulevard Pilates, 분당 건마 located at 20501 Ventura Boulevard Suite 342, is unique upon L.A.s mega-accepted Pilates scene in that the studio offers a Body Composition Testing session, which represents one of the primary keys to reaching any wellness goals. Headed by Pilates Wellness Coach Mark Stolyar, Boulevard Pilates helps people make deferential changes even though going after their fitness dreams, offering online classes in malleability subsequent to the City Executive Order that limits monster gatherings in gyms; you can right to use the capacity to learn more nearly its current committed schedule or to endeavor a virtual class.

Woodland Hills Pilates, a boutique reformer studio located in the west San Fernando Valley, believes that functioning out shouldnt quality then a chore and that you shouldnt feel behind just a number. The studio strives for providing a relaxing feel, behind airy natural lighting, colossal total of indoor and outside seating and special touches with appreciative water and toiletries. Whats more, Woodland Hills Pilates brand-option Balanced Body reformers are tidy and ably-maintained, and behind lonely three in the studio, even society classes feel intimate and personalized. Try your first life class for by yourself $20!

BeneFIT Body, located at 19720 Ventura Boulevard Suite 101, thinks outside the reformer, its professional instructors taking the importance of proper form and alignment  the launch of Pilates  and incorporating it back TRX and Ballet Barre to safely challenge clients, regardless of expertise level. Further, BeneFIT Body does not divulge levels to conquer, but rather that monster fitness is a lifelong journey; to this decrease, classes revolve a propos where you are in your personal journey. Whether you are developing the fundamentals, in force your techniques or inspiring what you have instructor, BeneFIT Body provides classes to guide you safely through your fitness foray. As always, we meet the expense of advice contacting any of the facilities in this article that you are impatient in to ensure they are going on and doling out during this (hopefully) tail fall of the COVID pandemic.

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The Healing Touch: Which Type of Massage Therapy is Right for You?

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The Healing Touch: Which Type of Massage Therapy is Right for You?

The wellness industry is generating nearly 4 trillion US dollars annually. There are currently 21,000 spa locations nationwide that offer services like massage therapy. 

Why get a massage? There are various health benefits to massage therapy that make it worth the cost. Read on to learn about the different techniques behind each type and how scheduling one can boost your health. 

What Is a Massage?

Massage is the practice of rubbing and kneading the muscles to relieve tension and promote relaxation. It’s used to treat various muscle issues resulting from athletic injuries or everyday tension. US massage therapists are trained and skilled to perform massage sessions and will know which method is right for you. 

Top Eight Types of Massage Therapy

There are various types of massages that can help people with different physical issues. Massage therapy research has shown that it can improve your quality of life and relieve certain pains. 

Depending on how severe your muscle tension may be, you’ll want to choose between a light form of massage or an intense massage. For most sessions, you’ll remove your clothes and be covered by a cloth.

Are you wondering what the differences are between each form of massage therapy? Read on to learn about the techniques of each one. 

1. Swedish Massage

If you’re getting your first massage and want to get accustomed to the experience, then a Swedish massage is a great starting point. This type of massage involves gentle pressure to relieve knots and general muscle tension. 

During a Swedish massage, massage therapists will use a combination of kneading and circular motions. They’ll also use long, sweeping motions towards the heart. Depending on the session you choose, this type of massage may last 60-90 minutes. 

2. Hot Stone Massage

A hot stone massage is another great choice for individuals wanting a gentler massage for general muscle tension. In this type of massage therapy, hot stones are placed on the body to relieve pain and increase blood flow. 

3. Deep Tissue Massage

If you’re an athlete or have chronic muscle problems, a deep tissue massage is a great massage therapy option. In this type of massage, therapists apply more pressure to the muscles for an intense massage. It might be the best option for you if you have severe muscle soreness and are accustomed to massages. 

4. Thai Massage

A Thai massage involves sequences of movements similar to yoga. Instead of lying on a table, you’ll be stretched into different positions while your therapist applies pressure to your body.

This form of massage is a fun option for individuals who want a more active form of massage. It can help relieve stress while increasing circulation and flexibility. You should wear loose, comfortable clothing for this type of massage. 

5. Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy adds an emotional aspect of healing to a gentle massage. During an aromatherapy massage, therapists diffuse essential oils. They’ll apply light pressure to your body and focus on your back, shoulders, and head. 

This type of massage can help relieve stress and anxiety. The aroma of essential oils can also boost your mood. Some therapists will apply a diluted form of essential oil to your skin, but this can be optional if you have sensitive skin. 

6. Sports Massage

A sports massage is a great option for athletes who have a repetitive use injury or are prone to muscle injuries. It can be used to relieve muscle tension while increasing flexibility and performance. 

This type of massage can be a full-body massage or focus on the parts of your body that need attention. It will be catered to your needs, so your therapist may alter between deep tissue and soothing strokes. You can be clothed during this massage as long as your clothing is loose and light. 

7. Prenatal Massage

Since pregnancy comes with muscle aches and soreness, a prenatal massage can be a safe way for pregnant women to relieve some tension. This form of massage uses light pressure and focuses on the lower back, hips, and legs. During a prenatal massage, you can lie on your side or on your belly if your therapist is using a special table with a cutout for your belly. 

8. Shiatsu Massage

A Shiatsu massage is a Japanese form of massage therapy that involves pressure applied with the hands, palms, and thumbs. Rhythmic pressure is used to focus on certain muscles. 

This form of massage can promote physical and emotional relaxation. It also helps to relieve anxiety and depression. You can choose to be clothed during a Shiatsu massage, unlike most forms of massage therapy. 

Benefits of Massage Therapy

There are numerous health benefits to massages, and anyone who has ever had a sore neck or muscle cramp can enjoy the benefits. It’s being offered as a complement to standard medical treatment because of its simple and holistic healing. 

Massage therapy can be used to treat anxiety, depression, or chronic muscle soreness. It’s a great option for pregnant women experiencing daily aches and pains. Athletes who are prone to muscle injuries can benefit from regular massages. If you’re simply trying to get better sleep, regular massage therapy could help you feel more relaxed at night. 

If you don’t experience any specific muscle pain or physical tension, light forms of massage can be a simple way to help you relax. Remember to check with your doctor first if you have any serious medical concerns. Most hospitals will offer a massage therapy unit or can suggest popular therapists nearby. 

If you want to learn more about therapeutic techniques, there are About Touch Massage resources online to guide your way. Massage therapy may be the beginning of your healthful journey. 

Boost Your Health and Relaxation

Massage therapy is a simple and relaxing way to relieve pain from everyday headaches, soreness, or cramps. It’s a great option if you’re wanting to unwind for the weekend or prepare for an athletic event. 

When you’re looking for a specific type of massage therapy, look for a practitioner who is specialized in what you need. Don’t be afraid to explore several options or to ask questions before your session. 

Want to learn more about relaxation techniques? Read about the powerful benefits of yoga for women on our blog. 

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Guide to look younger

1 Sleep in the buff

There’s no need for PJs when it comes to anti-aging. On her blog, Natasha Turner, MD, wrote being too warm when you sleep — by wearing too many clothes — can actually prevent your body from cooling down, which disrupts the release of your anti-aging hormones. So sleep in the buff! It feels good and it will help you prevent wrinkles.

2 Stop Sitting So Much

Sitting around feels oh-so-good, but it’s oh-so-bad when it comes to aging. A study published in BMJ Open found sitting less than three hours a day could boost your life expectancy by a whopping two years. Yes, just from getting off your booty whenever possible, whether that’s through a standing desk at work or multiple walking breaks during the day to get your body moving. And Here’s Exactly How Many Calories You’ll Be Burning.

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3 Stop Drinking So Much Coffee

Coffee might be the one thing that helps fuel you through long, tiring days. The only issue? When it comes to aging, it’s not doing you any favors.

“Caffeine stimulates your adrenals and puts stress on them,” says Mona Dan, Chinese traditional medicine expert and founder of Vie Healing in Beverly Hills. “Our adrenals hold onto our lifelong essence — it’s what our bodies come into the world with — and as we age, we lose our essence. We start getting shorter and our memory and vision starts getting spotty. To keep the adrenals happy, we must support them by reducing caffeine. This will assist with long-term anti-aging.”

4 Take Regular Naps

If you miss out on crucial sleep hours, taking a regular nap is definitely necessary — yes, even as a full-grown adult. A six-year-long study of 24,000 participants found those who caught some Zs occasionally during the day actually kept their hearts healthier. In fact, those who napped three times a week for 30 minutes had a 37 percent lower coronary mortality than those who didn’t nap at all.

5 Stay Positive

It’s not always easy staying positive, but those who do reap some anti-aging benefits. A 2012 study published in the journal Aging found being optimistic and having a good attitude was linked to living a longer life.

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6 Hit Up the Pool

If you’re looking for a reason to buy that fancy gym membership just so you can have access to a pool whenever you want to go for a swim, here you go: A 2008 study published in the International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education found in terms of anti-aging, swimming was a much better form of exercise than running, walking, or being sedentary. In fact, it cut the risk of death by 50 percent, keeping the body in tip-top shape.

7 Joke Around More

People just don’t laugh enough, but there’s an important reason to make sure you’re giggling on the regular: it can make you live longer. A 2012 study published in the journal Aging found the simple act of laughing was an incredibly important aspect in looking and feeling young. Just think: Less stress equals less wrinkles, and getting your laugh on can definitely boost your mood.

8 Eat Prunes to Keep Your Bones Strong

Prunes aren’t just for regular bowel movements, OK? The fruit — which is actually just dried plums, by the way — do more than just help keep your bathroom schedule consistent.

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“Though we spend way too much time counting our laugh lines as we age, it might be more important to think about what’s going on inside,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, creator of BetterThanDieting.com and author of Read it Before You Eat It. “As we age, our gastrointestinal tracts may become more sluggish and constipation could make you feel old even when you’re young at heart. Prunes can certainly help to ‘move’ you, so to speak, especially when consumed with water or other fluids, but they’ve also been shown to help improve bone strength: The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that over half of Americans age 50+ have either osteoporosis or low bone mass.”

9 Stock Up on Sunscreen

Wearing sunscreen every day — even when it’s summer or wintertime! — isn’t just important for protecting yourself from skin cancer. It’s also crucial in keeping your skin from aging more quickly.

“It’s your best friend in preventing aging,” says Dana Stallings, director of spa at La Valencia in La Jolla California. “Whether you’re hiking or headed to the office, generously apply sunscreen daily. And don’t forget those especially vulnerable — and visible — areas like your hands and neck, which are more easily prone to sun damage.

10 Exercise Near the Water

By now, you’ve probably heard some of the physiological benefits of water: It increases joint lubrication and immune system function, and even reduces memory loss and fatigue. But there’s also some anti-aging benefits simply from exercising in, near, and around the water, too, says Cindy Present, director of fitness, outdoor, and lake activities at Lake Austin Spa Resort.

“Science is now showing us that your mind becomes more alert and mental energy increases; cortisol and blood pressure levels decrease and our brain waves become more rhythmic and peaceful by simply seeing, being by, in or hearing the water,” Present says. “Now, instead of just cooling down after a run, I’m intentional with adding water to my workout by doing my recovery yoga practice to the sound of ocean waves and barefoot: no beach, no water, no problem! My brain doesn’t know the difference when my eyes are closed and I’m feeling the ebb as I flow to the sound of water.”

11 Stop Picking at Your Skin

Let’s be real — picking zits and scabs feels really stinkin’ good. The downfall is messing with your skin not only causes scars and other marks, but also wrinkles due to all the pulling you do trying to pop every last pimple. Let your skin heal on its own — don’t rush it.

12 Get a Humidifier

If your skin continues to be dry no matter how much moisturizer you use, get a humidifier. Since it adds water vapor to the air, it will help perk up your skin, finally allowing it to retain some moisture and smooth our any fine lines that popped up from being so dull and flaky.

13 Meditate on the Daily

Meditation isn’t bogus: The practice has been scientifically proven to help with everything from better sleep to decreased anxiety, and one of the biggest benefits is less stress — something that can age you like crazy if you let it get the best of you.

“I don’t think enough emphasis is placed on our stress levels and how it relates to internal disease as well as skin health,” says dermatologist Hal Weitzbuch, founder of JuveTress. “Both meditation and relaxing exercises like yoga can have enormous effects on your overall well-being. After all, anti-aging isn’t only looking or feeling younger — it also relates to using knowledge acquired with age to keep yourself healthy.”

14 Eat Tomatoes to Prevent Wrinkles

What’s not to love about tomatoes? They’re plump, juicy, taste good in and on everything, and — surprise! — they can even prevent wrinkles. “The antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes may help prevent wrinkles by helping to protect your skin from UV damage,” says Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the New York City area. “I love fresh tomatoes in a salad or as a pairing with your favorite dip. Cooked tomatoes are also fabulous because research shows that the lycopene in cooked tomatoes is better absorbed by the body.”

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15 Swap Out Your Pillow.

You know how some people hunch over as they get older? Yeah, you don’t want that. One easy way you can help keep your body alignment in check is simply from changing your pillow.

“Finding a pillow that keeps the head in line with the chest and shoulders is important to maintaining good alignment. Down feather pillows offer the least support, while orthopedics pillows are better from a structural perspective,” says Dr. Adam Lipson of IGEA Brain & Spine. “If the pillow is too high when sleeping sideways or on the back, the neck is bent abnormally forward or to the side, causing muscle strain on the back of the neck and shoulders. Conversely, if the height of the pillow is too low, the neck muscles can be strained.”

16 Always Wear Sunglasses

Sure, sunglasses are a great way to protect your eyes from those seriously harmful rays. Another reason they’re crucial, though, is to prevent you from squinting. It might not seem like a big deal, but that repeated facial expression can cause wrinkles around your eyes over time, all from trying to keep the sun out of your eyes.

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Various Benefits Of Therapeutic Massage

By Ruth Hughes

Whenever you are heading for a spa for some massage, well this can be very helpful to you, and a lot have also said that this has been really helpful to them as well. There are lots of things which you have been feeling inside which can be relieved through going to spas for massage Therapeutic Massage York PA offers many benefits to their customers. A spa is a place where you can have the relaxation you wanted, the way they do the massage it is so effective. Just try to imagine after a whole week of stressful work, all the stress which you have been feeling would go away just with that. Not just that even for the proceeding days you would get less stress. The circulation of the fluids inside your body is very important because every part of your body is also maintained through this. Especially the flow of the blood which helps in both carrying the nutrients and the toxins. Through the therapeutic massage, you are helping the improvement of the circulation which can benefit you into so many other ways. The stress can sometimes lead to some pain that you felt on your muscles. Sometimes the pain can come from your back, which would make you feel uneasy. You can even become uncomfortable on the things which you have been doing. The lesser the pain you can feel the more easily for you to be doing your chores, one way to relieve this is through massaging the target muscles which you felt the pain comes from. The toxins inside our bodies can bring so much risk to us. When we do not let them flow out, and when it stays inside, it could give way to different disease which would affect us. But this thing can be prevented through having this. Some toxins cannot flow out because they have been suck on our soft tissues. But through getting a massage and targeting these soft tissues, you can release those harmful toxins. If you feel like your body has been really stiff, to the point that you cannot even move with proper flexibility. Actually, this can really help, because through making your body relaxed including your muscles, you will be able to do the things which you cannot do before. Because this adds up to achieving the full range of your movement potential. There could be times when we feel like it is difficult for us to sleep because there has been soreness in some parts of our bodies. Whenever your muscles are too tight, it could be hard for one to fall asleep at night. Do not forget that when you get relaxed and your muscles are loosened it helps in getting you to fall asleep immediately. Fatigue is another problem that people are getting because of lack of sleep or when experiencing too much stress. If you do not know about this, this is felt when you feel entirely tired even if the day just started or when it is not over yet. Since this is because of the lack of sleep and stress you need to unwind and visit a spa. Sometimes it is not the problems in our life which would lead us to feel depressed, it could be sometimes because of not enough endorphins. Endorphins are types of hormones which the body would produce to build up our mood. The more massage we get the more we can get the boosting of our moods, to avoid any depression to come in.

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