#Is this the gayest story yet? y/y?

[mariana-oconnor]

Wisteria Lodge pt 1

Definitely haven't read this one before. If there's a Granada version I will have watched it, but only once about five years ago, because that's when I bought the box set and just straight up watched them all. I don't remember the name even slightly. Wisteria is very pretty, though, so I've got a feeling I'd want to live in this lodge even if it does get a bit murdery.

Suddenly he turned upon me with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. “I suppose, Watson, we must look upon you as a man of letters,” said he. “How do you define the word ‘grotesque’?”

That is not what I was expecting him to say. Do you mean the adjective or the noun, Holmes?

“Strange—remarkable,” I suggested.

That's... not how I would define it either. Is that an evolution of the meaning in the last century? There's a definite meaning of ugliness or disgust these days, not just 'strange'. I'm not sure I'd call any of the cases grotesque, in fact, because it's really more a visual adjective to me than an experiential adjective. I guess The Five Orange Pips was fairly grotesque, given the subject matter involved, but even then... I assume the meaning has evolved slightly.

“Have just had most incredible and grotesque experience. May I consult you? — “Scott Eccles, “Post Office, Charing Cross.”

I know you had to pay by the word for telegrams, but that is the least descriptive telegram you could possibly have sent, Mr Eccles. Clearly you belong to the school of 'leave them asking questions'.

I'm a little confused by Watson thinking that the name Scott Eccles could have been a woman in 1892. Did Scott used to be a gender neutral name? But also, Holmes assertion that a woman would have come rather than just vague-telegramming at him makes me laugh. I feel like anyone else would have just turned up, or at the least sent a message that gave a smidge more information, y'know. Like a ballpark description, a hint of danger, or a location?

HIs name is going to give me a craving for eccles cakes, though.

“My dear Watson, you know how bored I have been since we locked up Colonel Carruthers. My mind is like a racing engine, tearing itself to pieces because it is not connected up with the work for which it was built. Life is commonplace, the papers are sterile; audacity and romance seem to have passed forever from the criminal world."

Who is Colonel Carruthers? So many colonels recently. Is colonel statistically the rank most likely to require the services of Sherlock Holmes? Although one of the colonels wasn't a colonel at all, and was also the villain of the piece, and the second colonel was the victim, so didn't really require Holmes' services so much personally.

Love Holmes waxing lyrical about how boring all the criminals are, though, and how they're just not as good anymore as the old criminals were. Woe! There is no light in the world with criminals going around being so prosaic and uninspired.

His life history was written in his heavy features and pompous manner. From his spats to his gold-rimmed spectacles he was a Conservative, a churchman, a good citizen, orthodox and conventional to the last degree.

Alas. A tory.

Quite a restrained description from Watson here, though I have only quoted some of it. He's fairly restrained apart from the 'pompous' part. The rest of it is all rather 'ymmv'. I mean, personally I see that list of descriptors and wince, I'm genuinely not sure what Watson's own intention with them is. On the one hand, Watson's very much pro-establishment in so many ways, and his classism is entrenched, though often soaked deep in patriarchal condescension that he must feel is open minded (and probably was for the time). On the other hand, his best friend is Sherlock Holmes and he clearly enjoys unconventional things. So is Watson singing Mr Eccles' praises here or is he too wincing internally?

“I have had a most singular and unpleasant experience, Mr. Holmes,” said he. “Never in my life have I been placed in such a situation. It is most improper—most outrageous. I must insist upon some explanation.” He swelled and puffed in his anger.

Given the description, I'm now expecting this to be something along the lines of 'a man with the wrong accent said hello to me'. But I'm probably being unfair. That would not be worthy of a Holmes story.

"Private detectives are a class with whom I have absolutely no sympathy, but none the less, having heard your name—”

OK, reading this sentence, I'm pretty sure we're not supposed to be feeling very charitable towards him. You don't just walk into a place to ask for someone's professional assistance and insult their occupation. Firstly, that's an idiot move, secondly, it's incredibly rude. I put the idiot bit first because honestly the stupidity of it offends me more than the rudeness. You're asking to be overcharged or sent packing. Asshole tax is alive and well.

But his narrative was nipped in the bud. There was a bustle outside, and Mrs. Hudson opened the door to usher in two robust and official-looking individuals...

Inspector Gregson does not get compared to an animal in his description! Instead he's called 'gallant'. I guess Watson likes him more than Lestrade.

OH, Scott Eccles is a two-part surname. That's why Watson thought it might be a woman. Right, Scott would have been a surname at this point in time. Everything makes sense now.

Well, not everything... but I feel like that's too much to ask of my dear friend Dr Watson.

“We wish a statement, Mr. Scott Eccles, as to the events which let up to the death last night of Mr. Aloysius Garcia, of Wisteria Lodge, near Esher.”

DUN DUN DUUUUUUUUUN

Aloysius is a name my brain never remembers how to pronounce unless I stop and stare at it for a minute. It just doesn't look how it sounds to me, y'know. Not that that's the relevant part here. The relevant part is he's dead. So Wisteria Lodge is looking a bit murdery. I bet it's pretty, though.

“Mr. Eccles was going to tell us about it when you entered the room. I think, Watson, a brandy and soda would do him no harm."

This story brought to you once again by the healing properties of brandy. Brandy, the cure for all ills.

"He was, I understood, of Spanish descent and connected in some way with the embassy. He spoke perfect English, was pleasing in his manners, and as good-looking a man as ever I saw in my life. “In some way we struck up quite a friendship, this young fellow and I. He seemed to take a fancy to me from the first, and within two days of our meeting he came to see me at Lee. One thing led to another, and it ended in his inviting me out to spend a few days at his house, Wisteria Lodge, between Esher and Oxshott. Yesterday evening I went to Esher to fulfil this engagement."

So Mr Scott Eccles met a hot young guy and they hit it off and one thing led to another. Hmm... *eyebrow waggle* and then he was invited to stay for a few days, hmmm? And he went to fulfil this engagement... HMMM?

Likelihood of this being explicitly queer in a Victorian era short story: -1%. Likelihood that my brain will insist that these two were lovers, or at the very least flirted outrageously: 101%

My opinion of Mr Scott Eccles just went up a little bit because closeted Victorian gay is a better look than just straight up pompous Tory, but then he used the term 'half-breed' and he has sunk even lower. For two whole sentence I almost liked him.

"I remember that he remarked what a queer household it was to find in the heart of Surrey, and that I agreed with him, though it has proved a good deal queerer than I thought."

🤣

"It was an old, tumbledown building in a crazy state of disrepair."

So it's a fixer-upper... sure... I could fix it.

"I had doubts as to my wisdom in visiting a man whom I knew so slightly."

Victorian Grindr date gone wrong.

"About eleven I was glad to go to bed. Some time later Garcia looked in at my door—the room was dark at the time—and asked me if I had rung. I said that I had not. He apologized for having disturbed me so late, saying that it was nearly one o'clock."

Dude. This is no longer giving queer Victorian fling vibes, it's giving 'Mr Scott Eccles is oblivious to the fact he's on a date' vibes. Guy meets you once, invites you to his home, has a 'tête-à-tête' dinner and seems nervous. Then shows up in your room at one am asking if you rang...

Garcia wanted to get laid, Mr Scott Eccles. He's into the older, buttoned up, repressed gentleman look.

Clearly this is not the case, because Victorian literature. But my brain can see no other explanation.

Mr Scott Eccles was so busy being judgemental about the food he didn't realise he was being flirted with so hard.

"You can imagine my surprise when I found that there was no one there. I shouted in the hall. There was no answer. Then I ran from room to room. All were deserted."

Very ghost story. Once again the Gothic horror vibes. I suppose this is where the word 'grotesque' comes in. I feel like the word they were searching for was 'unsettling'. But yeah, waking up to find the house abandoned is creepy af. BUT

"My host had shown me which was his bedroom the night before, so I knocked at the door."

So before he came into your room at one am to see if you rang for him, he showed you his room... I stg, I know this can't be what it looks like from a modern perspective, but it's so very blatant, I can't even.

Honestly, at this point it reads like a ghost story where Mr Scott Eccles made a narrow escape from a ghost who wanted to fuck him, and through that somehow either steal his life force or trap him forever in the creepy ghost netherworld with him.

Obviously that's not the real answer, but you could finish this story like that and it would be a perfectly valid ending.

I will forever find it hilarious that ACD is most well known for writing stories where things seem supernatural and then his main character proves everything is mundane, while he himself was a fervent believer in all things otherworldly. Just... amuses me.

Other than the obvious 'gay ghost wants to seduce the living to spend forever in limbo with him', the only reasoning behind this I can see is similar to The Red-Headed League and The Stockbroker's Clerk: For some reason a gang of people wanted Mr Scott Eccles to be away from his home for the night, then split once they had accomplished their illicit goal. Although that doesn't solve the murder, just the weirdness. I don't think there's any way to solve the murder at this point.

#Letters from Watson #Wisteria Lodge #Sherlock Holmes #Long post #Is this the gayest story yet? y/y?

[purrtylilith]

Gay News!

Once upon a time in the bustling city of New York, Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, and Y/N found themselves caught up in a whirlwind of unexpected events. As members of the Avengers, they were used to facing dangerous missions and saving the world. However, this particular day would prove to be quite different.

Tony Stark, the eccentric billionaire and genius inventor, had recently installed a new feature in the Avengers' headquarters. It was a state-of-the-art holographic news system that provided updates on various topics. Tony, always one for entertainment, decided to spice things up a bit.

"And now for a gay update with Natasha and Y/N," Tony announced with a mischievous grin, causing both Natasha and Y/N to exchange puzzled glances.

Y/N, a kind-hearted and brave individual, was known for their unwavering support and friendship towards Natasha. They had formed a strong bond over the years, always having each other's backs during missions and offering a shoulder to lean on during tough times.

"Getting gayer," Y/N responded playfully, not entirely sure what Tony had in mind.

Natasha, a skilled spy and warrior, couldn't help but chuckle at Y/N's response. She had always admired their lightheartedness and ability to find humor in any situation. Little did they know, this unexpected turn of events would bring them even closer together.

Tony, ever the showman, continued with a smirk, "Thank you, Y/N."

As the days went by, Tony's "gay updates" became a regular occurrence. Each time, Natasha and Y/N would play along, exchanging witty banter and sharing playful glances. The rest of the Avengers found themselves entertained by their dynamic, often joining in on the fun.

However, amidst the laughter and camaraderie, something began to change. Natasha and Y/N started to realize that their connection ran deeper than just friendship. The playful banter and stolen glances began to carry a different meaning, one that neither of them had anticipated.

One evening, after a particularly intense mission, Natasha found herself seeking solace in the Avengers' training room. Y/N, sensing her distress, followed suit, their concern for each other overpowering any fear of crossing boundaries.

As they stood in the dimly lit room, their eyes met, and the unspoken tension between them became palpable. Without a word, Natasha closed the distance between them, her hand gently cupping Y/N's cheek. Y/N's heart raced as they leaned into the touch, their lips meeting in a tender and passionate kiss.

In that moment, everything fell into place. The world around them seemed to fade away as they discovered a love they had never expected. Their connection, once rooted in friendship, had blossomed into something beautiful and profound.

Word of their newfound romance spread throughout the Avengers' headquarters, and their teammates couldn't have been happier for them. Tony, who had inadvertently played a role in bringing them together, couldn't resist making a final announcement.

"And now for the gayest update of all: Natasha and Y/N, officially a couple!" Tony declared, his voice filled with genuine joy.

Natasha and Y/N, now unafraid to embrace their love openly, stood side by side, their hands intertwined. They had overcome countless obstacles together, but this newfound love was their greatest victory yet.

As they continued to fight alongside their fellow Avengers, Natasha and Y/N's love story became an inspiration to all. It taught them that love knows no boundaries, and that sometimes, the most unexpected connections can lead to the most extraordinary adventures.

And so, Natasha and Y/N's journey continued, their love growing stronger with each passing day. Together, they faced the challenges that came their way, knowing that as long as they had each other, they could conquer anything that stood in their path.

#natasha romanoff x reader #natasha x reader #natasha romanoff #natasha romanoff x fem!reader #nat

[erasure-picnic]

In honour of both Black History Month and the UK’s LGBT+ History Month, let’s shine a spotlight on a key figure in Erasure’s brilliant stage shows - Les Child!

Child has had a prolific and storied career, working as a dancer, choreographer, and innovator in the arts. He danced with several groundbreaking troupes throughout the ‘70s and 80s, and also founded some of his own–including House of Child, the UK’s first voguing group. In the ‘80s, he branched out into choreography for music videos, which brought him into pop star circles, and at the dawn of the ‘90s, he set his sights on live tours.

According to his CV on HeadNod Agency, the first tour Child ever choreographed was Erasure’s Wild! Tour (1989-1990). Child was fond of Erasure’s music, and told Private Ear in 1992 that “it makes life a lot easier when it comes to choreographing a show if you enjoy the music”. He would go on to do the choreography for The Tank, the Swan, and the Balloon (1992), Cowboy (1996-1997), and The Erasure Show (2005). Indeed, Child seems to have choreographed more tours for Erasure than for any other band or artist. He also starred in Erasure’s short film “Dr. Jekyll and Mistress Hyde” (2003), and forged an enduring friendship with Andy Bell.

Child’s work with Erasure is really special to me. His choreography is undeniably dazzling on its own, and the dancers deliver it with athleticism and aplomb. But I’d also argue that it adds to the music, making it even better. My favourite example is “Love to Hate You” from The Tank. In this performance--which Bell introduces as “the gayest of gay tangos”--two pairs grace the stage: one male-male, one female-female. By the end of the song, they’ve swapped partners multiple times. (Check out video 1 and video 2 to see this in action.) When I first saw this, I was charmed. It was unexpected, yet it seemed natural: a nod to the sexual fluidity that runs through Erasure’s music and art. I feel that Child truly got Erasure, knew what made them “them”, and made it sparkle.

SOURCES: Cover image and CV from Les Child’s page on HeadNod Agency (headnodagency.com). “Ear to the Ground”. Private Ear, Issue 11 (1992). Retrieved via a capture of the official Erasure website (Internet Archive). December 4, 2004. “Erasure - Dr Jekyll and Mistress Hyde (Directed By Vince Clarke)”. Original video from Erasure (Mute Records), 2003. Uploaded by Erasure Música y Amigos, retrieved via YouTube. “Life Drawing with Sue Tilley featuring Les Child as model and muse.” Uploaded by Sue Tilley, retrieved via YouTube, November 27, 2021. Staples, L. “From leather daddies to ‘Drag race’, dissecting the revolutionary history of the queer aesthetic.” British Vogue. July 24, 2021.

#erasure #erasure band #les child

[billerak]

Something something Minami gay discussion scene (part 1)

*Deep breath*

OH B O Y is this a gonna be a long one. We just come off the gayest scenes and we still have some more gay to go and SWEET LORD how did I miss these two girls being in love so much in the past.

And here... oh boy. Remember This Post? Here, Minori tries to that off with Ryuji. Trying to tell him she's giving up romance. Which is in direct opposition to what he's said before, but that's besides the point.

She's tired of romance and wants to stop pursuing it. So she overworks herself to not have time to think about it.

Thing is, he doesn't get it. he doesn't seem to make the connection between this and ghosts.

But before that can happen...

Ami shows up, and Minori shifts her attention to her.

But Ami is still super pissed, so she pretty much ignores them at first, even going so far as to insult them.

Yet, she can't help herself. She's still annoyed at everyone dancing around their feelings (hypocrite) and so she throws it at their faces.

So as Ami walks away, Minori gets this strange look on her face.

AND SHE DITCHES RYUJI

WHILE SHE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF CLOSING OFF THEIR EMOTIONAL ARC, SHE JUST LEAVES

"Yeah going after this girl that hates me to say some stuff she may not even get is more important than closing off my romantic arc" BITCH WHY ARE YOU GAY WHY ARE YOU SO GAY

So anyways, Ami goes to her spot and Minori follows and she tries to start off the conversation normally.

Why did you follow, Minori?

And she's non too pleased about it. understandable, but... What does this mean, really? Was she expecting Ryuji? Or was this a general statement of displeasure at it being Minori? I think it's possibly the first one. And I'd rather like it to be that way.

Because, when she wants Ryuji to be there, to maybe have gotten her message... its Minori who shows up. See the parallel? I wonder if I'm overanalyzing.

So Minori says this thing that honestly in any other context could be a great segway for a romantic confession (Spoiler alert: it... kinda is?)

But Ami's like "still mad after our fight don't talk to me." Which isn't really true, if it was, she wouldn't have said what she said back there. What she's really pissed about is the feelings thing. Again.

So naturally, Minori JUST GOES AND ACTUALLY CONFESSES? Ok, not really confession. But COME ON. This isn't a coincidence, is it? This is Ami's spot. Why is Minori just saying there's a ghost there now?

Is she trying to say (subtly) that she likes Ami...? I think she doesn't even know herself. Still, I can't be the only one who sees it, right?

Anyways, she tells the very stupid story... of a heartbroken girl. I mean, they're common stories, but once again, I wonder if I should read more into it.

Still, Ami completely misses this subtext because she does not know Minori uses ghosts as an analogy to love.

But she's about to find out... in part 2!

#Toradora #toradora! #minori kushieda #ami kawashima #minami #aminori

[stickers-on-a-laptop]

BL tag game

tagged by @lelephantsnail! thinking time lmao

All-Time Favorite BL Character and Why?

Okay you know what? Fuck off it is time for my boy Akk of Hotel Stars to SHINE. My boy, in the show no one but me and @lee-donghun liked, was just. Holy shit. The CONVOS we had on this dude. Imagine the most bi character you've ever seen in your life, like he's clearly bi and surrounded by other queer people, stating quite seriously and not at ALL homophobically, that the gayest couple in the group "seems pretty straight." He clearly likes the girl! And she's great! But he also sabotages EVERYTHING for his boy Tone! IT IS SO FUCKING FUNNY.

One Character You Want to Punt Into the Stratosphere

Really truly honestly? Someone from a popular BL that I will not say. Cause I do not quite trust the fandom other than my tiny corner where we were all like "are y'all GOOD." Sorry. :/

Best Music Moment from a BL

You know, the problem is is that I get very embarrassed during like singing parts and I'm also pretty bad at like paying attention to the music. But my favorite OST would be the SOTUS theme song.

A Popular Het Text You’d Like to See as a BL

As problematic as it is, I do love a good CEO/employee. So probably that. The office BLs I've seen so far like equals or boss, not specifically CEO. Thanks Aaron Yan, that's your fault. (There's like. 3 CEO/employee dramas with him. I loved them all.)

BL Scene that Makes You Laugh

Okay this is gonna be such a niche one but jesus CHRIST the fantasies in 8.2 Byo no Hosoku. Especially the one with my boy Geiz of Zi-O. I haven't even SEEN Zi-O yet. I was losing my goddamn mind.

Biggest BL Disappointment

Probably 7 Project. They fucked up BounPrem! How do you do that??? And the girls' story sucked! For what?? I had to drop it after ep 4 I was so annoyed. OH WAIT NO. Gen Y. What the hell. It was supposed to be our og 2moons cast making fun of 2moons. Instead it sucked and had that weird "we had sex when you were drunk" "joke" that I HATE.

2 Random Characters Who Would Make Hilarious Exes

You know who would be a hilarious ex? Tops of Ingredients. You will simply not get his food anymore. He can and will ignore you extremely well. I do not think he'd be a fun ex to have in real life, which makes him funny in fiction. Idk who'd be another hilarious ex lmao.

Who Would Be the Funniest Person to Watch a BL in Its Entirety And Which One Would You Make Them Watch

You know, I'd SAY Mob from Zettai BL but he'd probably watch them all on his own to prepare to not be gay. Not that it works. (Manifesting s3!!!) So I'd have to say...hmmm...man idek. I'm having trouble even remembering what's like a BL and what's just like...queer as I look over my list lmao. Maybe make Tsuge watch Utsukare.

Best Wardrobe Moment? Character or Otherwise

You seem to think I remember wardrobes. I do not. I am the person who has 10,000 graphic tees and 5 pairs of shorts and 2 pairs of jeans. I do not notice clothes unless it's like REALLY eye catching.

tagging: @incandescentflower @funyasm @yougetsomekisses

#this is hard to do when the toku brain rot is stronger than the bl rot

[ohmykazuha]

GENTIS MEDICUS SCRIPTOR | CH3.

a team is formed. part 1/part2

"What do you mean, you can't find then? Search the whole area again!" Kaeya growled, panic rising and bubbling in his chest.

"I'm calling Acting Grand-Master Jean to get help from the other areas of Teyvat, sir. She's already contacted a few people to help and they should be arriving soon. Meanwhile, our forces have been dispatched to look around Dadupa Gorge and Brightcrown Mountains. Sir Albedo and Miss Fischl will be arriving to help us in a while." Ezia reported.

"Alright. Go with the group to Dadupa Gorge and scout out the area. There's a good man."

"Sir, yes sir!" The knight ran off to join the group.

"Sir, The Millelith in Liyue have been tasked to search in Nantianmen and Tianqiu Valley, because of the recent monster sightings. The Resistance in Inazuma are helping us keep a lookout, according to Captain Beidou. She and her crew will be keeping a lookout for us at Guyun Stone Forest, but she and Kazuha may stop by to help if they have the time." Lawrence added, saluting Kaeya.

"Alright. We'll wait for them here, then." Kaeya exhaled. That was good – they had many people coming to help.

"You know, there are better ways to seek out our enemies than... well, standing here." A ginger male dropped from a tree next to them, holding his bow tightly.

"I'm sorry, who are you?"

"You mean you haven't heard of me before?" The male looked surprised. "I'm No. 11 of the Fatui Harbingers, codename Childe, but I also go by Tartaglia. And you... something tells me we're going to get along splendidly."

“Good to meet you… Childe. I assume you’re here on the business of (Y/N)’s case?” Kaeya shook his hand, Childe returning the handshake friendlily.

“Yeah. La Signora and I were placed on the lookout as well by the Tsaritsa. We’re here to help look for (Y/N). I have a few reports that may help, but I want to introduce you to someone else first, who may be of even more assistance.” The tall man replied, nodding.

The Lifebringer had helped the Tsaritsa a few years ago, and the archon had owed them her life – many people owed the Lifebringer their life. The cryo archon had vowed to help (Y/N) in every way possible. Since (Y/N) had been travelling around Teyvat, helping people and bringing them back to full health, they had made a lot of acquaintances along the way. Even one with the stone-hearted cryo archon.

“Alright. We can look them over with Jean to decide the best course of action for now. Albedo, our chief investigator, and Fischl, one of our investigators, will come with us. Your friend may also join us in the discussion – if he can bring anything to the table.”

“Captain Kaeya!” A new voice greeted – from a sauntering, blonde young man followed by a puzzling-looking girl with a raven.

“Albedo, Fischl �� meet Childe. He’s here to help us with the investigation.”

“Good to meet you. I am Albedo, chief alchemist and investigator of the Knights of Favonius. This is Fischl – she’ll be assisting us with the investigation. Shall we proceed back?” Albedo smiled.

Back at the headquarters, the group, with Jean and Lisa, were huddled around the table, looking at the various reports and such. The investigation of (Y/N)’s disappearance was still ongoing – the citizens of the various nations were left shocked. (Y/N) was well known throughout the lands, and many knew of their powers and the possibility of their powers falling into the wrong hands.

“There’s no way they could have gone somewhere else in such a short period of time. Granted, teleportation does exist, but it’s impossible. It would take an extremely high level of skilled magic to teleport that quickly. You said that no one had realised that they were gone, right? Even the guards who were protecting them?” Lisa looked at the report curiously.

“Yes. The guards looked away for a split second to fight off the band of rogues who had infiltrated our camp – the next second, (Y/N) was gone. No one knows how it happened. They just... disappeared. It was as if they had never been in that tent all that while.” Kaeya furrowed his brows in thought. How exactly had (Y/N) disappeared? No one saw them leave the tent… unless...

“They didn’t leave the tent. They were ambushed within it. Someone infiltrated (Y/N)’s tent and took them from the inside.” Kaeya thought aloud, the realisation dawning on him and his cheeks paling.

“Then we need to find out who it was. Knights, friends... time is of the essence. (Y/N) is in danger, and you know what that could mean for us if their power falls into the wrong hands. Lisa, find all you can about the teleportation magic in the library. I’ll go with Kaeya, Albedo and Childe to further investigate the surrounding area. Once you’re done at the library, can you come find us?” Jean looked at Lisa, then at the others. Lisa nodded, hurrying off to the library.

“My friend will meet us there. He can help us with the investigation.” Childe added.

Meanwhile…

“What do you want? Why are you doing this? You haven’t answered my questions yet.” You growled, a low hiss emitting from your mouth.

The Khaenriah’ns stepped back, the man in the middle smiling calmly. He walked up to you, a menacing grin on his face – full of twistedness and a.. wrong sense of happiness. You could feel it. This man was evil to the core.

“We want you to revive our nation. Our fallen nation, which the gods cast their gazes away. We’ll make them see us once again. But first… oh, darling. We’re just getting started.” He held your chin tightly, turning your gaze to him.

Kaeya, our prince… we will bring you back.

oh man. tbh i was a little stuck here, but i think it was a relatively good filler chapter. what do you think of kaeya's connection to the story? :"D (p.s. @noirkkat can you spot your cameo? XD)

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[absolutebl]

This Week in BL

April 2021 Part 1

Being a highly subjective assessment of one tiny corner of the interwebs.

Ongoing Series - Thai

Second Chance Ep 1 - living up to its name since it looks to be a series of redemption arcs. Launched with a college confession and a broken friendship, then a flash back to them as seniors in high school. Pairings include friends to lovers, nerd/jock, and maybe cafe boss/employee. There’s a lot going on, but it’s still... quiet and sweet. The script is pretty pat but it’s still WAY more watchable than Cupid Coach or Brothers and most of the acting is solid. Ep 1 tropes included: he’s in engineering, wound tending, fast & bicurious. This could turn into what I wanted My Gear & Your Gown to be. Fingers crossed. 

Love Poison 2 Ep 1 & 2 turns out I did watch and report on season 1 (8 eps), season 2 seems equally unmemorable. Thai countryside setting, strong dialect, incomprehensible plot, camp side characters, and ghastly singing. 

Y-Destiny Ep 1 (eng subs?) - opened with the sports romance enemies to lovers (they aren’t going in the teaser order). When the couple got over fighting, the flirting was v cute, but the flipping SPONGE BATH trope had to rear its ugly head. Still, this series is shaping up to be less coy and more frank than most BL, better than expected. It feels, I don’t know, gay-er or something?  *** Sources were correct that each couple is getting (at least) 2 eps, and MDL has been updated to say this is a 15 episode series (not 7). 

Cupid Coach 12 fin - The new Nite was great and should have been a main all along. It felt like we got a tiny nugget of what could have been in about 10 minutes worth of this last ep. It was way too slow with terrible editing and a criminally bad script, but at least it ended happy. Mostly, like Friend Forever, I’m just disappointed that these two actors were done dirty by the series. Bad Cupid Coach, no screen caps for you. 

Lovely Writer Ep 6 - breaking news, there’s a het couple I like: toppy bi femme + soft boi = such a good pairing! I know, but this NEVER happens. Meanwhile, Sib’s secret is out, Gene is a bit of a drama queen, and the plot thickens. We half way through.  

Brothers Ep 9 - Kaow had a serious moment of advice giving that was truly lovely. Lots of family dama made this a superior episode to... well... any of the others in this series. Which isn’t saying much. 

1000 Stars Ep 10 fin - at the start this series didn’t grab me the way GMMTV’s last BL, Tonhon Chonlatee, did. But boy did it end 1000x better. Might have given us 2021′s best forehead kiss. I enjoyed the ultra romantic cliff-top reunion kiss, and I LOVED the stinger flirting scene. That was an absolute gift we had no right to expect. This drama is a poster child for finishing on a high note (always focus on that dessert course). Final thoughts? This was FAR more a classic romance than it was BL. There were some BL tropes used but not many and most of them originated in the romance genre not yaoi. A picture perfect ending bumped 1000 Stars much higher up my best-of list than expected. Not sure how often I’ll rewatch it as a whole, but this last episode? I’m probably rewatching it right now. 

Ongoing Series - Not Thai

Dear Uranus (Taiwan GL) Ep 3 fin - I guess that’s it? Okaaaaay  

HIStory 4: Close To You (Taiwan) Ep 3 (AKA Ep 5-6) - we got actual legit gay culture not just BL (always appreciated) from XingSi. I’m starting to find LiCheng’s “show them we fucking” hijinks hilarious rather than annoying (not sure why, maybe I just love a rubber chicken, or maybe it was the STUFFED CORN WITH THE TASSEL that did it). 

-- H4 Moment of RANT --

Tropes included beach trip, there’s only one bed, cook for him, baby is a floppy drunk, carry baby to bed, and.... drunk non-con. Whoopdedoo. Here we go again. Did TharnType teach us NOTHING? (Apparently it taught us if the chemistry is good enough, I have no morals at all.) At least H4 seems to be taking us out of cheese into serious when it comes to assault. Or is it? 

I take back what I said last week about XingSi & YongJie being codependency + salvation trope, that only works if YongJie is the uke. He’s NOT. So we got us an obsessive predatory villain with a possible redemption arc. That’s more common in crime dramas, mafia romance, and epic fantasy than BL. It’s real hard to redeem a sexual predator in a reality-grounded universe like contemporary romance (See Kla in LBC1&2). 

Next week is gonna be a test of the whole damn franchise. Imma remind both me a you that this was ep 3 of 10 so we got a ways to go yet... but ooof, what have we wrought, BL? (I ended up doing a whole post about the stepbrother trope because of this sub plot.) Taiwan is killing me.

-- RANT ended --

Word of Honor (China) Ep 19-21 - over half way point so we got ALL the back story (in a classic 4 act story structure midway reveal). Now we know who WKX really is and his lineage. We also got some cute hugs and hand holds. Moving along at a nice clip despite being 36 eps total. Still gayest thing to come out of we-not-gay China since Advance Bravely. 

Most Peaceful Place (Vietnam) Ep 2 - takes them a while to get eng subs together and ep 2 didn’t drop until late. So I’m putting this in a Thurs time slot going forward. Miscommunication already cleared up and a 2nd couple has been introduced. The pacing on these Vietnamese BLs is always a bit... off. But it’s still better than most of its ilk, enjoyable. I’m thinking it’s a 6 ep arc. 

We Best Love 2 (Taiwan) Ep 5 - after the initial drama DRAMA of ep 2, the current external crisis at work is much quieter, giving this whole season a top heavy feel. Taken along side the first season, I think it’s fitting nicely into a 4 act structure, but that might be my bias. I hope I’m not wrong, we’ll find out next week. Shi De puttering about being domestic with Shu Yi on his back was the best execution of the piggyback trope EVER. Meanwhile, our little D/s side couple of codependency, salvation trope + mental illness is becoming weirdly appealing. I don’t know. H4 done mess with my head. 

Stand Alones 

Absolute BL AKA Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai vs Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko  (Japan) Ep 1-4 mini series. Found subs under A Man Who Defies The World of BL. IT’S HILARIOUS. It’s Japan making fun of us, but also itself for having started this whole BL nonsense - from yaoi roots to present day. It’s parody goddamn gold. Utterly cheeky unto the very last line. We are not worthy. 

Apparently the most powerful tropes of all time are: baby is a floppy drunk and the piggyback fo nobility. Oh and chocolate. {Full review here.} 

Honestly, this show may have been made with only @heretherebedork and I in mind. I don’t know if you’d even understand half of it if you don’t have a history with the manga source genre and an obsessive interest in underlying narrative devices. I haven’t seen much chatter in the blog’o’sphere on this one because, in the end, it’s not a romance at all, it’s social commentary. 

The ending line was a masterclass in lampooning a genre. I’m going to rewatch the whole thing just to catch all the digs I missed first time around. It is a thing of beauty and a joy forever. 

Thank you Japan. I forgive you all your hair-styling sins of the last decade. 

Breaking News 

Spring Line Up:

Scholar Ryu’s Wedding Ceremony AKA Nobleman Ryu’s Wedding (Korean historical BL) April 15th 

Close Friend the series (Thai trailer) April 22. 

2gether the movie (Thai trailer) April 22 to Thai theaters.

Nitiman (Thai) May 7 on One31.

I Told Sunset About You 2 (Thai) May 27 on LineTV

Ossan’s Love (Hong Kong) June to Viu 

Gossip 

Bad Buddies released its first promo op via Arm Share, which means GMMTV is at least *thinking* about filming it. 

Fun behind the scenes gossip sesh with eng subs for Tell the World I Love You (that Perth Bas movie we are maybe getting someday but will likely be sad). 

New Thai BL Bite Me (adapted from novel Grab a Bite) dropped a teaser. It stars Mark Siwat (Kla in LBC) as uke character Ake, a delivery boy with special foodie powers, and chef Eua (seme played by Zung Kidakorn) who discovers him. It’s from the same author as Manner of Death so we might even get some actual plot. Since it’s an established BL actor who I happen LOVE, a known author, and a plot about FOOD, I could not me more excited for this one. 

Next Week Looks Like This:

Some shows may be listed a day later than actual air date for accessibility reasons. Some are dropping multiples at a time but just started so I’m not sure on numbering. 

Upcoming 2021 BL master post here.

Links to watch are provided when possible, ask in a comment if I missed something.

#second chance the series #y-destiny #lovely writer #brothers the series #cupid coach the series #1000 stars #a tale of thousand stars #final episodes #episode recaps #thai bl #asian bl #thaibl #The Most Peaceful Place is My Place #NƠI BÌNH YÊN NHẤT LÀ VỀ BÊN EM #vietnamese bl #vietnam drama #Absolute BL #Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai vs Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko #japanese bl #yaoi #yaoi manga #live action manga #live action yaoi #Word of Honor #chinese bl #asianbl #We Best Love #We Best Love: Fighting Mr.2nd #taiwanese bl #taiwan drama

[kookie-doughs]

Beta Tester

Kozume Kenma X Reader

-YN LN is a popular mangaka

Chapter 16: Stage

Seeing you running towards him made Kenma frown.

"Kenma!" You waved. "Thank you for not leaving yet!"

Ignoring you he continued to walk towards the direction of the stage.

You pouted and crossed your arms. "You know... As sorry as I am for that kiss I really don't regret it."

Jogging up in front of him with a shit eating grin, you positioned yourself in front of him where he'd have no choice but to look at you while you looked at him. His ears were slightly red without a doubt but who were you kidding yours were too.

Kenma cleared his throat, "Good for you then. Now get out of the way so I could get out of here. "

"And honestly I liked that kiss." You continued determined to see him flustered again. "Your lips were soft and I bet my ass you're a great kisser. I rate you 10/10 would do it again."

With a glare he looked at you straight in the eyes, "So do it pussy." Then went ahead before you could see the red settling on his face.

"I- Wh- Excuse me- Wh- Huh? K-Ken- Kenma!!" You squeaked as you chased after him.

"I said what I said."

You finally caught up to him when he was about to climb the stairs towards the stage. Luckily(?) you also have to go up with him.

"Ehh... Where's the flustered Kenma? I wanted to see you all blushy and panicked. You looked so adorable. I don't want hot daddy Dom Kenma. I want cute baby sub Kenma..."

As he was halfway up the stairs your height gap grew and he was way over you. He just looked down on you, leaning closer the gap barely existent he smirked.

"Too bad." Then turned away.

There were a handful of people who saw the scene. Which made you more embarrassed. Holy shit you acted all alpha online only to be dominated by a hermit named Kozume Kenma.

Boy were you happy. You'd happily submit to him.

"Let us all welcome the two people who made the game possible! YN LN and Kozume Kenma!!"

You might be confused why you two were the ones going and why you were introduced like that.

As you are the creator of Puri-Puri you of course are the reason why this game existed.

But Kenma came here as he's the biggest investor, the face of the game and no one else wanted to go. So yeah...

As you two came up the stage you were just wishing the blush from the scene a few moments ago. The cameras flashed and claps were heard.

"Shit the media is here..." You mumbled.

"Your surprised, why?" Kenma gave you an amused and disappointed look. No idea how he managed to do that but he did.

"Shut the fuck up. I just got a feeling the questions won't be about the game thanks to the media."

"So you do think sometimes..."

"You want me to hit you?"

A clearing of throat behind you stopped your argument. It was Akaashi handing you both microphones to be clipped on you [I'm sorry I dont know what they're called] .

"Good luck, don't do and say anything stupid. And remember this is the release of PPM's demo." He reminded and got off the stage.

"Good evening to you all! I hope you've been having a great time!" I started.

"We'd like to thank you again for attending the release of PPM's demo."

"Now of course the game is yet to be played but from the trailer that was shown, I hope you had enjoyed it since the game is going to be much better than the trailer!"

"I'm sure you all must've questions as well. That's why Me and your idi-- dear author will answer."

"You definitely were about to call me idiot." You frowned at him.

He smirked and shrugged. "I have not a slightest idea what you mean."

"You're the worst."

Ignoring you... Again. He motioned at one of the reporters to probably ask their question.

"Ms. LN, as the initial plot of the Puri-Puri Magika is about [REDACTED], and the trailer we saw have quite a large difference from one another only having the universe in similarty. Is it just the universe of the similar one to the manga? "

"Of course the plot would be different. It disappoints me quite a bit that none of you realized how they're connected aside from the universe. Well, I don't really want to spoil you but if you actually read the Manga and saw the trailer," You gave a proud smirk. "Everyone that was a fan of PPM in the team were ecstatic. They were all just-" You mimicked a mind blown. "They were so excited about the game and a those."

"Thank you Ms. LN."

"Next please."

"Mr. Kozume," the next one called. "You were neither a fan of YN, nor PPM, why did you decide to not only beta test the game but sponsor and invest big sum of money on the game."

"We--"

"No wait ! I want to answer some of those questions!" You cut off cackling. "The one about him investing and him beta testing! It's actually an annoying and Hella funny story."

"No I was a--"

"Shut up you'll probably lie."

"Shut up." Kenma now had his ears red. "Don't you--"

"He was the biggest asshole back then!"

"Stop talking."

"He fucking beta tested despite not knowing shit about PPM because it was the biggest game. And he just banwagoned  on it like a bitch he was."

"I did not. I had some clues about you Manga."

"You did not know shit about PPM cut yo bullshit. You didn't even know who the MC was!"

"Shut up."

"That's why he beta tested! Now the reason why he invested is really hilarious!"

"I really hate this story..."

"This was the reason why Kenma became Bae too! We didn't know shit about how to contact Kenma, we only had his email address and his social media. Keep that in mind. "

"So since he didn't know shit about PPM he really couldn't care about the plot and just looked for bugs and shit. He wasn't even aware of the bugs in the plot since he didn't know which what was supposed to be part of the plot and not. This bitch ass decided there wasn't any bugs anymore so we went with that. But then we had to play it and saw a shit ton of bugs."

"I said there were some bugs don't make me seems so stupid."

"You didn't even inform us about the glitch at the time skip part! That could've ruined the entire thing! Anywayz, so we had to code the game again. So we emailed him that there were way too many bugs other than what he told us so the next testing would be later. But the asshole never replied. And since I was the one entasked to guide this bitch ass, I  had to flood his email! And he didn't respond! Not once! It had been DAYS! I send him at least 20 emails everyday! I have up on the 3-4th day and DMed him on Twitter."

"I really hate this part."

"No. No. This is the best part. Do y'all remember that one trending #KodzuGone started by Tenma? It's because, this asshole never responded to our emails so I DMed him all the shit important shit in the emails. Then this bitch fucking blocked me! I fucking rante to Tenma and he canceled Kenma like he deserved to! I was panicking about it since Mr. Suzumiya told me that Kenma could be a potential investor if he wanted. And I needed cash... "

"Do not call me that publicly. You are disgusting."

"He went full sugar daddy on me!" You cackled. "His entire squad had betrayed him! They were canceling him so he just fucking slid into my DMs apologizing about the shit he did and I told him, bitch I'm coming over there and see you play this fucking game or I will not stop this canceling and make it worse. So he was forced to telll me his address and I'm not sure if yall saw the live but it was hot shit. The next day he bought all the copies of PPM at this one store and gave them to me and then he invested shit ton of money on my on going works, bought me a new tablet, paid my Keiji bills, and many other shit. Yall would die to have him as sugar daddy I'm telling you. Ya don't even have to give him sugar for the treats. "

"That was the biggest mistake I made."

"Awwe, but thanks to that we're closer than ever. "

"Exactly my point."

"Thank you for answering Ms. LN."

"I hate you so much." Kenma sighed pinching the bridge of his nose.

"No you don't. Admit it you love me."

"I really don't. Next question please."

"A-Ah, my initial question was actually answered in the previous question. It about your live. Now my question is, Ms LN and Mr. Kozume, is your relationship really a platonic one or a romantic one? "

"Okay, babe," You chuckled. "my man won't even let me breathe the same air he does. Ya think we're dating?"

"Well your right."

"What?"

"Excuse me?"

"Huh?! " You exclaimed a little louder than you thought since the mic made a loud noise.

"The relationship we have is both platonic and romantic. As labels aren't placed we share a romantic relationship." Kenma smirked.

You looked at him and the crowd with a clear eminent blush. "I-I I- Wh-"

Pulling you closer to him and turning around so the crowd won't see you both. He lowered the mic to prevent them from hearing.

"I wanted to see you all blushy and panicked . You look adorable." He whispered to your ear before facing the crowd again who were now going crazy over what Kenma had just confirmed.

"Y-You're an asshole..."

"Yeah, an asshole who..." lowering his mic again he leaned to your ear. "Still has your favorite onsie at his place. You really shouldn't have left it at my place. I'm so tempted to burn it."

"You leave my onsie alone! I will drown your consoles."

"With that threat, you're suddenly stripped of your house visit privileges."

"W-Why would you say we're dating?!"

"I didn't. I just said we both share a romantic and platonic relationship with no labels. I technically didn't lie too."

"Why did you do this?"

"Aside from wanting to see you all flustered? I'm probably drunk." Kenma smiled and turned to the crowd again. "Next question please."

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I'm sorry lately there's been to many words and less pictures it's just that... Idk

Lol I'm sorry this was supposed to be smau but there's been too many words

Ooc Kenma is shit so I made him drunk

-kookie-doughs

Taglist?

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[the-necessary-unnecessary]

A list of all the films, series and web series that have been recommended as hidden must sees during isolation and beyond. 

Note: I have divided them into films with happy endings or not, series that haven’t finished so the exact ending is unknown I have put an asterisk (*) next to

Note 2: the descriptions are a mixture of my own and of the reviews I was sent by anons

She gets the girl

A Date For Mad Mary, 2016 (needs a date for a wedding, more about her complicated reconnecting with friends after prison but romance is cute)

Almost Adults, 2016 (centers around the broader themes of growing up and friendship but one of them is a giant gay. There is a happy ending for both the gay one and the straight one, gotta give the straights some food because they so rarely get fed)

Anne+, 2018* (Dutch webseries with fresh and new vibes with a great mid-twenties actress about mid-twenties gay lives. Everyone in it is LGBTQ+ yet nothing about it is LGBTQ+, it’s all just treated as natural and normal)

Bound, 1996 (you can't beat the lesbian noir classic which should one day be inducted into the lesbian hall of fame)

But I’m A Cheerleader, 1999 (camp and a lot of fun despite the very serious themes, starring Natasha Lyonne- one of the gayest straights out there)

Carmilla, 2014-16 (webseries based on the groundbreaking 19th century book. Some great chemistry and a lot of breaking of the fourth wall)

Carol, 2015 (Cate Blanchett movie based on the book The Price of Salt which caused issue when it was realised in 1952 because it gave its lovers a open ended happy ending)

Couple-Ish, 2015-16 (cute Canadian web series, bit on the nose but important gay, bi and enby rep)

Desert Hearts, 1985 (the looks, the emotions, the gorgeousness of them both, the chemistry, oh god it was so good. Vivian Bell deserves all the orgasms)

Elisa Y Marcela, 2019 (A Spanish film based on the true story of two women who got married with one of them pretending to be a man in 1901. A tearjerker but ultimately their love is stronger than the adversaries they face)

Entre Nous, 1983 (a French 1983 film which has Jews & Nazi's but doesn't end in complete horror. There are straights who think it’s a friendship but we know better)

Fingersmith, 2005 (BBC drama based on a book by Sarah Waters)

Fried Green Tomatoes, 1991 (based on a more obvious book, they’re sold as best friends but if you know you know)

Fucking Åmål, 1998 (one of the first films aimed at teenagers about two girls falling in love and getting together.)

Getrieben, 2018 (they're ex's and share a dog and then maybe they're not so ex anymore)

I Can't Think Straight, 2008 (cute romantic comedy adapted from a novel about a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian descent preparing for a wedding before events take a gay turn)

If These Walls Could Talk 2, 2000 (some happy and some sad endings in this film which portrays three generations of lesbian storylines from the same house)

Imagine Me and You, 2004 (not my fav but a classic and has Queen Cersei playing a wlw)

Kyss Mig, 2011 (heart eyes, a lovely film, does have maybe a bit too much man in it but he's gone when we get to the nitty gritty)

Our Love Story, 2016 (Korean, subtle nuanced relationship story)

Rosebud, 1996 (a channel 4 short with Julie Graham and questionable fashion choices. Who needs words when you can have such tantalising and vivid visuals? Teeny bit of man but it's fitting in the particular setting and its very fleeting, although admittedly nude)

Saving Face, 2004 (romantic comedy which had less of an impact that Imagine Me and You due to lesser known actors and probably partly to do with race- the main characters are Chinese-American. But it's a gorgeous movie that has a lot more than just rom com elements. The Half Of It is by the same director.

Sjukt Oklar, 2018* (very Swedish, very lesbian, very very funny)

Supervoksen, 2006 (Danish teenage coming of age type thing)

The Carmilla Movie, 2017 (based on the webseries but still accessible to those that haven’t watched it. Quite sweet and the actresses seem very comfortable with each other. Plus there is a great sex scene in it where the muscles on one of the girl’s back are especially sexy)

The World Unseen, 2007 (period film during South Africa's apartheid era with great chemistry)

The Handmaiden, 2016 (extremely nsfw but its got some incredibly powerful meaning to it especially the final sex scene with the bells. It's also incredibly shot and the sex scenes were done very sensitively on set with only women around and the director even in another room.)

Thelma, 2017 (a supernatural thriller about a girl starting college who suddenly starts getting seizures but they don’t know why and she has a female love interest)

Tipping The Velvet, 2002 (BBC series, also has a Victorian era strap on in it and Keeley Hawes, what's not to love?)

When Night is Falling, 1995 (An uptight and conservative woman, working as a literacy professor, finds herself attracted to a free-spirited, liberal woman who works at a local carnival. It’s got quite a lot of a boyfriend in it so its not for everyone.)

Yes or No, 2010 (literally a ‘and they were roommates’ movie as well as an enemies to lovers plot)

Zwischen Sommer Und Herbst, 2018 (coming of age elements, does have a man involved especially at the beginning, who happened to be the brother of one of the girls, but overall it was okay, no lesbians die and it doesn't end in abject misery)

She doesn’t get the girl but neither does the trope

Aimée and Jaguar, 1999 (based on a true story. Beautiful but painful, it’s a Jew falling for a German housewife in Nazi Germany, hence its sad as hell ending)

Bloomington, 2010 (coming of age, teacher student thing which walks that line relatively well without being too icky)

Freeheld, 2015 (an extremely powerful and important story to tell)

Gia, 1998 (Angelina Jolie gets it on with Elizabeth Mitchell in a moving film about model and lesbian Gia Carangi)

Kontrola, 2019* (a masterpiece of a mini web series with a great soundtrack, aesthetic and storyline. Season 2 may present a better future for them)

Mädchen in Uniform, 1931 (German cult classic almost entirely produced by women. Sexual awakening/teenage coming out of her shell stuff, there is also a 1958 redo which is okay. She doesn’t get the girl but it’s still a positive portrayal of sexuality where the object of desire isn't disgusted or weirded out by it)

My Summer of Love, 2004 (At first glance a coming of age movie, but has a lot of phycological elements too. Emily Blunt with a girl, not happy but no lesbians die)

Portrait of a Lady on Fire, 2019 (spell-bounding french film with amazing rawness and visuals. One of my best cinematographic experiences ever)

Reaching for the Moon, 2017 (the love story of the poet Elizabeth Bishop and the architect Soares in the 60s)

Snapshots, 2018 (sad ending but great chemistry with no closed mouthed straight girl kisses)

Summertime, 2015 (French lesbian movie- dare I say more? Sad but no deaths)

The Hunger, 1983 (a gothic cult classic, vampires, its got David Bowie, Susan Sarandon and Catherine Deneuve in it)

The Miseducation of Cameron Post, 2018 (she doesn’t get the girl because there is no girl, but she does begin to find and accept herself. Based on a highly recommendable book by the same name)

Viola di Mare, 2009 (depressing as hell but beautiful to look and the couple have some good chemistry)

#hope this keeps everyone busy :) #idk what to tag this but hey ho #wlw #lgbt representation #lgbtq+ #masterpost #og #yomequedoencasa #coronavirus #film recs

[volturialice]

Spork Haven chapter 25: gone with the fucking wind

welcome to spork haven, where I spork the EL James fic you’ve never heard of

previous chapter | next chapter | contents

previously on Spork Haven:

recently-dumped actor!edward Possibility’ed his way back to london! esme was there! there was a time skip and everything interesting happened offscreen! orphaned ex-hotel maid juilliard dropout zillionaire murder witness bella moved back to new orleans with jasper! emmett went through her garbage and came to london to tell edward that she’s (gasp) pregnant! edward’s hopping a flight across the atlantic to snatch his girl back from that luminous-hazel-eyed fucksmith jasper!

chapter 25 has one of the best opening sentences to date:

there are a mere 6 “fucks” in the first paragraph, in which Edward describes how he has stepped into “Gone with the Fucking Wind.” there are actually several more Gone with the Wind references in this chapter (at least, I assume that’s what’s being referenced; I’ve never actually seen or read it), enough to make it clear that erika sees plantation owner life as aspirational. because of course she does. fair warning that this chapter is absolutely steeped in “la di da, wasn’t the antebellum south grand” racism.

still standing outside Bella’s mansion, Edward is deeply unnerved by the flora of Louisiana. (us locals too, Edward. careful of that spanish moss, there are probably chiggers in there.) having run out of Gone With the Wind references, he’s forced to reference a different movie:

if you wanted to look at english oaks you could’ve stayed in england, asshat.

still standing outside (seriously, he’s out there for a full page) he hears Bella playing the cello in her mansion and thinks about how he can’t let her “slip through his fucking fingers.” then he rings the doorbell, “heart in his fucking mouth,” and...

Bella’s housekeeper answers. Edward is shocked that his old-money, plantation-owning girlfriend has servants. a few things to note about Bella’s housekeeper are 1) she’s Mrs. Cope, 2) she looks exactly like the middle-aged, blonde housekeeper from 50 sh@des (is that also Mrs. Cope?), and 3) that she talks in a comically rendered southern accent.

I honestly can’t believe we made it this far into the story without hearing the word “master” only for it to show up now, in this context. 🤢 oh well.

once inside, Edward makes a dozen more Gone With the Wind comparisons as he describes the furniture and architecture. pretty amusing how he and erika think it’s gay to drink champagne, but not to wax poetic about upholstery and Scarlett O’Hara’s crinoline.

at last, “Little Bella Swan” (spelled right for the very first time! gold star, erika!) appears. at first she’s “shy as fuck,” but then she admits she’s missed him and that’s Edward’s “fucking cue” to start making out with her, in a paragraph full of hot, sensual details like this:

I’m sorry, but did you just say she was...running her fingers...through your stubble? 

how long is this alleged “stubble?” did Edward grow the patchy, ginger equivalent of a full-on Gandalf beard and just forget to mention it to the audience?? HOW is she running her FINGERS through his STUBBLE?

...this is the sideburns kink all over again, isn’t it

anyway, they keep making out, blah blah, it’s getting hot and heavy, when

oh no! has the Dicksona been suffering from amnesia? how tragic! guys i’m starting a gofundme for the Dicksona please chip in if you can 💕

anyway, Bella drags Edward up to her bedroom, he describes in great detail the “dark wood” bed complete with “fuck-off gossamer mosquito net,” and then tells us he doesn’t notice his surroundings because he’s so horny for Bella.

....erika. just a little writing tip. you don’t get to describe Edward’s surroundings in minute, Antiques Roadshow detail and then tell us he doesn’t notice them. that’s not how storytelling works in the first fucking person.

anyway, Bella gives him a blowjob

“using her teeth”

and then they have sex. erika makes sure to tell us all about such pertinent details as bella’s

well at least one of them showers.

we’re also told about her steel nipples.

then Edward calls her “homely,” which I know can also mean “cozy and familiar,” but I can’t get past the meaning of “ugly.”

and of course, the scene wouldn’t be complete without Edward once again reminding us that Bella is his safe haven.

anyway. that’s all that’s notable about this particular humdrum sex scene.

still in bed, Edward asks Bella to marry him. before she can answer, they’re interrupted by “the fucking doorbell.”

y a w l 

that’s right, it’s Jasper! none other than the fucksmith himself. 

Edward reacts with the calm stability he’s renowned for

and demands that Bella answer his marriage proposal right that second. Bella tells him it’s complicated.

then she throws on some clothes and goes downstairs to see Jasper. Edward is appalled that she’s talking to “that fucksmith” while going commando.

and then. and then we get the GAYEST PASSAGE imaginable. fasten your seatbelts:

that’s right. Edward...wants Jasper...to see him half-naked with his fly undone.

safe haven is a story about unrequited Edward/Jasper and the tragedy of comp het actually

it doesn’t help that one of the next sentences is:

yeah, Edward. I bet you wish he was. bet you wish he was getting ALL up on them.

Edward—who has been explicitly told to leave Bella alone and let her talk to Jasper—shows up to half-nakedly interrupt their conversation and mark his territory. then he promises to go “back upstairs” and leaves the room, but hangs around to eavesdrop on the rest of their conversation because he’s a controlling piece of shit.

at first, Jasper tries to make a graceful exit, but when Bella gets tearful and starts pleading (girl why? you don’t like him), he snaps at her that she’s obviously made her bed and she can lie in it (I hear it’s dark wood and has fuck-off mosquito netting!)

and with that, the luminous-hazel-eyed fucksmith drops the mic and leaves.

Bella wanders back into her bedroom and tells Edward she wanted to let Jasper down easily, which. bad job there. she also apologizes in a way that makes it sound like she’s about to re-re-break up with him, and “the abyss opens its foul mouth” before him. it’s no Dicksona, but this abyss sure gets mentioned a lot.

but of course Bella isn’t breaking up with him—she’s just confessing that she’s pregnant! 

Edward tells her he already knows, and when she asks how, he says

but wait, erika, I thought mad meant crazy? my little american brain can’t comprehend this sentence! I shan’t ever be able to make sense of all these erudite britishisms. ‘tis all too advanced.

Edward tells Bella about Emmett’s dumpster diving and narcing, and she’s totally cool with it. she didn’t tell Edward she was pregnant because she was afraid he’d leave her.

but she...had already...left him. make it make sense, erika

Bella doesn’t understand why a “hot shot movie star” like Edward would ever want to be saddled with a filthy rich, mansion-owning cello prodigy like little old her. Edward interrupts by proposing to her yet again (for those of you keeping track, this is the third time,) only this time it’s Worse.

okay, first of all this is horrible for me personally because my parents got engaged in the middle of Siberia and the only available ring for sale was an earring, so. thank you, erika, for permanently ruining my family history.

second of all,

the absolute audacity of this man.

put yourself in SH!Bella’s shoes for a second and imagine your kazillionaire movie star boyfriend proposing to you with your own earring that he stole. 

like, obviously erika was trying for romantic spontaneity here, but a) it’s not spontaneous when it’s the third time this has happened, and b) he flew across the ocean with the explicit intention of winning Bella back. he couldn’t have stopped and purchased a ring at some point? he made everyone pull over at Tiffany’s on the way to the Oscars, for fuck’s sake.

the moral of the story is “no need to spend three months’ salary when your girl has severe self-esteem issues,” because of course “Isabella Swann” (yep, we’re back to Swann) says yes. Edward reassures her that he’s cool with the whole baby thing and wants lots of kids, and tells her (out loud!) that she is his safe haven. Bella asks him to “make love to her” again and they end the chapter in

ok then.

best “fucks”

“fuck off columns or colonnades or whatever the fuck they’re called”

“fucking Atlanta”

“fucking servants”

“the fucking doorway”

“another fucking century”

“fan-fucking-tastic”

“no more Mr. Fucking nice guy” (edward)

“fucking bastard” (edward)

“a fucking marathon”

next (and final) chapter: eternal fucking flame

#spork haven #twilight fanfiction #anti e.l. james #unsafe for work text // #racism mention //

[siidream]

lola messina for @radioactivedotcom‘s The Nemesis

freshly 19 - family oriented, mean, self-assured (but still babey!!) 

details / story / etc under the cut!

lola is was considered the “princess” of the underground boxing scene in myshuno. she and her brother, aj, were given the keys to the castle after their dad was shipped away to some prison planet thousands of miles away when she was only 11. after that, aj pretty much raised her, teaching her everything their dad had taught him. “why shouldn’t you know how to kick someone’s ass? just ‘cause you don’t have a d*ck? doesn’t make any sense.” was a sentence she would often hear from her sibling. 

so, she learned how to kick someone’s ass. actually, lots of people. and as she challenged the sector’s best, continuing to beat her opponents, she earned a name for herself besides “Pax Messina’s daughter.” eventually, she became ring leader of her own club, and regulated fights day in and day out. of course, there were problems (rival clubs, dirty fights, etc) but none quite like the one that drove her away.

on her 19th birthday, a man she had never seen walked into her club. he didn’t look like a fighter, he actually looked more like a cop. he didn’t say anything to lola, just stood there, stared at her awhile, then left. she didn’t like it, and within minutes she was at aj’s club. they talked around, and found out a fighter had been murdered. a girl about lola’s age. and her crew was convinced lola had done it. they were so convinced, in fact, that they had sent people to “take care of it.” aj immediately set up a trip on The Nemesis - class C - for lola.

facts:

would do anything for her brother, and being away from him for this long will be very very tough

gray eyes are contax (she’s naturally brown / black)

she’s not the smartest? like she’s very street smart but maths is a no

^ and she definitely can’t spell any word with more than 7 letters right

she is really irresponsible with money (spends a lot of it on alcohol)

the self-assured trait is more of a front, she’s actually a fairly nervous person when she feels like she can be

her glasses keep her organized (future-y alexa type vibe)

she is so gay. like the gayest.

right-handed (? unimportant but the bandages are for her punching hand)

she’s a gemini - probably has a fire sign as her rising idk which yet tho

probably should be class d, but her brother was too worried about her for all that stowaway stuff

#the hair isn't supposed to be e-girl #she has vitiligo #anyway lmao #haven't been proud of something in awhile #gonna pretend like the quality is going to stay #haha #ts4 edit #the nemesis #s4 edit #the sims 4 #i might reblog w/ before pics / outtakes #i feel like you can't really see her face

[fragiledewdrop]

Gay Ask Game

Since when I was younger and still in the closet I found lots of comfort and help in other people’s stories, I have decided to answer all the questions from the “gay ask game!!” , in case someone were to find it useful. Here we go:

who/what made you start questioning?

I was on a bus, back from a school trip, and my best friend fell asleep on my shoulder. I realized that I desperately wanted to kiss her, and it was the first time I really wanted to do that with anyone, male or female. I freaked out. The repression and internalized homophobia started in that same moment.

how old were you when you started questioning?

Twelve.

what other labels have you used other than your current ones?

Straight and lesbian. I was terrified of being a lesbian after the Terrible Bus Incident, but I also liked boys, so I decided that made me straight. I dind’t know until I was seventeen that there was such a thing as bisexuality. I felt truly lost and deeply, deeply wrong.

tell the story of the first time you came out

I was in Naples with my very out and proud little brother. I came out to him in an underground station, and then we stayed up all night talking under the stars. It was beautiful. I was nineteeen.

tell the story of the funniest reaction to you coming out

Me: Dad, B. is not my friend. She is my girlfriend.

Dad: I KNEW you were not straight! I would have put money on it!

Me: ....yeah. Because I FREAKING CAME OUT TO YOU THREE YEARS AGO !

tell the story of the best reaction to you coming out

My best friend, after two hours of knowing her. She just smiled. It was the warmest smile I have ever received. I knew then that it would be okay.

was there a queer artist/show/book/movie that you listened to constantly when you were in the closet?

Haley kiyoko, Troye Sivan, “Pride” and “Brokeback Mountain”. Nothing really helped like Destiel and Johnlock fanfiction, though.

ever called out/stood up to a homophobe?

Many times. The worst was my former best friend. Her insults still tear me apart years later, but life is like that: we lose people we love, we grieve, we move on.

favorite queer celebrity?

Probably Ian McKellen

favorite queer character?

Max from Black Sails

have a childhood crush that you didn’t realize was a crush until later in life?

When I was like eight I straight up wrote a poem about a friend’s green eyes and read it to her.No one thought anything of it, myself included. I remember the scene perfectly.

if you had to do a gay lip sync dance performance, what song would it be to and what would your outfit be

Titanium in a rainbow dress.

favorite gay music video?

Hayley Kiyoko, “Sleepover”. I have been in love with it since it came out.

"how did they not realize i was gay" moments?

Not many, tbh. I was good at hiding that part of myself.

gayest photo of you?

Probably this:

happiest pride memory?

I have never been at pride

talk about your first pride

See above.

fit any stereotypes about your sexuality?

I AM physically attracted to a LOT of people. I would never cheat, though.

FILL IN THE BLANK: if the heteros find out we can _______, they’re going to tell the church!

define ourselves

describe your type in a haiku

Feather-soft and strong,

A blushing summertime cloud,

Bolts hidden within.

describe your coming out experience in a haiku

My dull knife guts me

Like a fish on the pavement-

And yet I grow wings.

make an acrostic poem out of a label you use (sexuality, gender, pronouns, etc)

Brave little child

Immersed in a world of dreams,

Swallowed by a world of nightmares: are you allowed to

Exist? This world is black and white,

X and Y, rain or shine. There is no place for your

Unique sun shower, for your shades of grey, for the

Audacity of being undefined. You'll discover everywhere

Liminal spaces where you can trive, liminal times in which to love, a wonderful liminal life.

(Source:

queerandhavingmorefunthanyou)

I am going to tag a few people I'd like to share this with. If you want to do it, you are welcome to.

@snovolovac, @procasdeanating, @vorfreude-chlorine, @mirandasinclairs, @justsomeonerandom17, @brizidia, @leeaneea, @popping-pills-at-popeyes

[imaginesforyourfandom]

Physically in Love - Alex Morgan Imagine

(Y/N) POV:

I was pulled up by Dawn who pulled me to stand between her and Jill. I put my arms around them as they rested their arms around my shoulders. I was practically vibrating with excitement as we waited for the final whistle to go. I watched the players continue to pass the ball around trying to keep the Netherlands at bay. These felt like the longest 3-5 minutes of my life.

My eyes naturally fell to Alex. She usually ended up being my center of attention. I won’t apologized for being obsessed with her. We met years ago when I was brought on as the Physical Trainer for the team. It was my job to help make sure that the players were in peak condition. It usually was a lot of collaborating with Dawn and the other members of the medical staff.

Anyways, she and I had met and after a few months of casual flirting. She asked me out on a date. I said no at first because I felt weird about dating one of the players and I didn’t want to risk my job, but eventually I said yes. It was easily the best decision I ever made. I was completely unapologetically in love with her. Thankfully, she seems to love me just as much as I do her.

It was difficult at first because my protective girlfriend instincts made me worry over everything that happened to her, but I like to think that I have a better hold over it now. Everyone use to tease me over how worried I would get over her, but now whenever she falls, I just tell her to walk it off. I think my biggest concern when we got together was everyone thinking that I would show favoritism, but so far it has yet to be an issue because I care about all the girls so much. I know how much they’ve put on the line to get to this moment.

I felt everyone surge forward when the final whistle went. I grinned watching the players celebrate. They were World Cup champions for the second time in a row. I was giving hugs to each of the girls and telling them how proud of them I was. I felt arms wrap around me from behind. I turned and saw my favorite forward grinning at me with tears in her eyes.

“Baby” I grinned as I pulled her closer. “You did it. Oh my god. You won. I am so proud of you.”

She pulled out of the hug and then did something I never would have expected. She pulled me in for a kiss. I was shocked that I didn’t have time to reciprocate before she was pulling me in for another hug. We weren’t technically officially out to people. I knew we both liked the privacy of people not knowing. We have talked about possibly telling people, but I never expected her to kiss me in front of a stadium full of fans right after winning a world cup.

“I couldn’t have done this without you. I love you so much and I don’t care who knows.” She mumbled into my ear as she rested her head onto my shoulder.

“Well, I think the whole world is about to know. I am with you no matter what baby.” I could feel her smile and then pull back. She intertwined our fingers and pulled me along to celebrate with the others. I continued giving hugs though Alex refused to let go of my hand, so it was more of side hugs.

Eventually, she had to let go to do the awards and get the trophy. I grinned and cheered as loud as I could when they announced her winning the silver boot. I was so unbelievably proud of her. Eventually, the team got their medals and trophy and afterwards made their way to the locker room. The moment she could, Alex reconnected herself to me as we entered the locker room. I watched everyone begin to open the bottles of Budweiser and champagne. I saw Kelley going to take a sip and immediately moved towards the defender.

“Kelley, I don’t think that’s a good idea. You’re still showing signs of a concussion.” I moved to take the bottle from her, but she turned immediately started chugging it. I stood there slightly taken aback at how fast she got it down.

“We just won. I don’t have a concussion. Its fine” she said as she moved towards Sonnett and Ashlyn.

“Oh my god. She is putting herself in so much trouble.” I said as Alex let out a laugh.

“To be fair, we have all tried policing Kelley and it doesn’t work. You got to just let her make that decision.”  I groaned trying to let it go and feeling myself grimace at how fast she was putting down alcohol.

“Alex! Come on! (Y/N)! You too!” I shook my head as Alex pulled me with her towards the group. We all took drinks and I felt all sorts of amusement at how fast Alex started drinking. I shook my head knowing the hangover she was going to have later was going to be intense. I turned and surveyed the room watching all the girls. Julie looked like she was having the best time ever.

We all continued drinking and celebrating for a little while. Alex had started to dance quite provocatively, and I could only watch in amusement because it didn’t look great to be honest. I watched mainly making sure no one hurt themselves. Eventually, Pinoe finally got back from doing all the press and drug testing. She was immediately showered with champagne as she too started drinking mass amounts of alcohol. As their PT, I was grimacing. As their friend, I was dying of laughter. They took the team picture and then we immediately started trying to get them together.

Alex and I separated for a little while when we left. I sat with Dawn and scrolled through my phone. Our kiss was trending everywhere. People were absolutely shaking at Alex kissing a girl. There were a ton of fans commenting that they knew that Alex and I were together and calling the team the gayest team on the planet. The comments made me laugh. Most news outlets were congratulating Alex on winning and coming out. I smiled knowing there wasn’t going to be a ton of backlash because Alex didn’t deserve that.

I let out an amused smile watching some of the Instagram’s stories back. I then turned when I received a text from Alex telling me to turn around. She was standing in her seat motioning for me to come back to her. I shook my head at her telling her no causing the forward to pout. She then looked down at her phone and started typing, I waited for the text and laughed when she sent me a bunch of sad emoji faces.

When we got to the hotel, I made my way off the bus and jumped slightly when she came up next to me and intertwined our fingers.

“That was mean.” She said pulling me along with her. She was so drunk.

“There would have been no room for me with Allie sitting next to you.”

“You could have sat on my lap.” I rolled my eyes at her statement and leaned in to give her a kiss on the cheek.

“I don’t know how drunk you are, but the comments seem to be mostly positive about us.”

“I knew they would be. Most of the fans have already figured it out and I think most people assumed I was dating a girl anyway. I’m sorry for surprising you like that.” She gave me a serious look which only really made me laugh considering how wasted she already was.

“You don’t have to be sorry. If being out is what you want, then I am happy to be out with you. I love you Alex and there is nothing that would make me ashamed or anything with you.”

“I love you too. Also, stop laughing at me.”

“I’ll stop laughing when you sober up. Which I feel like isn’t going to happen for a few days.”

She grinned at me and turned giving me another kiss on the lips. I smiled and kissed her back this time.

“You’re gonna take care of me when the hangover hits right?” she asked giving me a sweet smile. I gave her a smile in return and kissed her softly.

“No” I said leaving her standing there as her jaw dropped. I headed for the entrance to the hotel and walked up the stairs with the rest of the team humming the four stars song. I heard her running behind me as she caught up to me.

“Wait…What? Really?” she asked concern evident on her face. “You’re not going to take care of me.”

“Do you really think I am not going to take care of you?” I asked with a ‘really?’ expression. She smiled at me with relief which caused me to smile. “Because I am not”

“(Y/N)!” she groaned following me up the stairs. We got to her room as she moved to start changing her clothes. “Are you being serious or are you kidding?”

“Alex relax, don’t get to that point.” I said seriously. “Although, I can tell your already passed that point. I’ll be there no matter what. Don’t worry.”

She smiled and blew me a kiss causing me to roll my eyes. I swear the things I did for this girl. I couldn’t help wanting to be there and take care of her. I was so physically in love with her that not being there wasn’t an option. I would follow her to the end of the earth. I smiled at her watching her fix her hair. She turned and grinned at me. I really am the luckiest person on the planet.

The End.

#Alex Morgan #alex morgan imagine #alex morgan imagines #uswnt imagine #uswnt imagines #uswnt

[faunusrights]

OFFAL HUNT REMASTER LIVEBLOG // CHAPTER 3

well let’s enjoy this last spot of familiar comfort whilst it lasts!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HERE WE GO!

Civilization was no home for someone like Cinder, after all.

we’re starting off VERY hot VERY strong huh!!!! HUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i already know this chapters gonna blast my ass off because its the first dip of the rollercoaster but i fear how much worse it may have gotten....... also 👈😎👈

Predators kept to the places with prey, and there was nothing for her in cities or towns.

i like that this remaster is ‘hey u kno glynda? well we’ve made her EXTREMELY hot and VERY sexy and we’re just gonna keep on Being Gay Like That’. later on in the story we’re gonna see em become.... dorks.... of that i already know.... BUT RN???????????????? MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM BABEY

her pulse leapt, humming through her as she rolled up the sleeves on her shirt to just above the elbow.

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM B A B E Y

The tracks she found never stumbled, leading her deep into the forest as though by old, memory-laden paths.

👈👈👈😎👈👈👈

u dont say........................................... thats an interesting description..................... huh,

Soon it would be time to take her by the throat, find the one-two pound of her pulse, and tear until her life spilled down that lithe body.

im like.... im making An Expression. im sure you already know What Expression it looks like but its a cross between 🤔 and 😏 because WHO.... DESCRIBES THEIR ENEMY LIKE THAT....... WHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glynda is fooling approximately 0 ppl rn and honestly this is already maybe the peak gayest line in this whole fic and we’re only on chapter 3/420 so honestly im scared

She’d learned, watching the Grimm dissolve with unsettling fascination, that fear was something foreign to her, a parasite feeding on childish nightmares of creatures that could gobble her up in a single bite.

this has survived from v1 but still im legally obligated to 👈😎👈 so YEAH

she would instruct her—thoroughly—until every broken bone and bruised inch of her ached with the knowledge.

also i repeat: WHO THINKS THIS SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!! GLYNDA YOU USELESS LESBIAN.......................................................................,,,.,.,,... shes literally already fucked up over cinder and this bitch dont SEE IT..... GET BETTER GLASSES

A meeting here, in the middle of a storm in Forever Fall Forest, could only be a meeting between beasts, and Cinder fit the bill.

OKAY NOW YOU GUYS ARE JUST BEING BRAZEN!!!!!!!!!!!! 👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈😎👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈

Cinder may have been muzzled by the rain, but she still had claws, and Glynda wasn’t about to forget that.

im pretty sure this line is the same as in v1 but also with how flat out horny this chapter’s becoming im using this imagery as yet another callout because PLEASE

also i came 👌 THAT close to a cinder is a bottom joke and then this happened

Cinder’s surprise melted into a crooked smirk, knowing she was caught red-handed.

so u kno what shes a bottom lets put it out there anyway moving on

Cinder grinned, fanged teeth flashing as brightly as her glowing eyes.

👈😎👈 now THATS the reference ive been WAITING FOR like seriously that took three chapters which is more patience than I would have had for Teeth references

AND WE’RE AT THE END.... so yeah this chapter is Familiar but next week won’t be so kind to my tiny potato body so!!! THERE’S THAT IG but anyway what we learned today is that diesel and kc are unbearably horny. just. coNSTANTLY. LIKE DID YOU SEE THAT SHIT-

#RWBY #offal hunt #liveblog

[suit-lady]

Better Than A Dream.

Pairing: Zendaya x fem!wlw!Reader

Summary: You and Zendaya meet at a New Year’s Eve party and decide to... spend some time together afterwards. Alternatively... It’s a morning after fic.

Warnings: Innuendo. Come on.

Word Count: 1800 exactly wow

A/N: Wow you guys I am so gay. This is probably the gayest thing I have ever written please love it as much as I love girls thanks

You’ve always loved going to celebrity parties. While the lights and the dancing always had a little extra charm an elegance, the thing you really loved was how…normal everything was. Having a drink with the cast of the newest romcom? Viable. A slow dance with that new superhero hunk? Definitely happened before. You were always starstruck, but you just went with the flow and managed to have the time of your life every time your friend invited you out.

“You know, (Y/N), you’re the best person to invite to these things. You can navigate the stars better than I can, and I’m the actor.” You shared a laugh with her, thanking her.

When the pair of you walked in, the lights seemed to bend around you in the most accentuating way. You had picked out a lovely champagne dress for your friend, and your sparkly silver dress complimented her perfectly. As you’d hoped, you looked like you’d come to own the party. Your friend was gonna have her pick of who she left with; you just knew it. As for you… things never seemed to work out. The women you were interested in just…were never interested in you.

Before going over to the snacks, her usual first spot, your friend started dragging you to the dance floor, shouting something about seeing the guy she was into head that way. You rolled your eyes, but you’d expected her to have a game plan. After all, it was New Year’s Eve; she was gonna get a kiss at midnight if it killed her. You? Well, you were probably gonna kick back a flute of champagne as fast as you could because champagne tastes like shit but might as well participate in one tradition, right?

You lost your friend nearly immediately, unsurprisingly. She’d never been good at holding hands in a crowd. Rather than worry about her, you just started dancing, and a random group ended up joining you because they liked your style. That’s how it usually was, and you loved it.

For what seemed like forever, in the best way, you danced with your new friends. You knew you wouldn’t remember their names a week from now, but they’d been extras in that one movie you saw last month so maybe you’d be able to pick out their faces. During a new slow song, one you didn’t quite know yet, a pair of hands made their way to your hips. You were spun gently around to come face-to-face with one of your long-time celebrity crushes: Zendaya. Instantly, your throat went dry and you felt your face go bright red. Was this happening?

“Hey, I couldn’t help but notice the dress your wearing looks like it was made to be seen with mine… So dance with me?”

She gave you the green light to check her out, so you let your eyes drop for just a moment. Sure enough, the silver of her dress nearly matched the hue of yours, and even the patterns were complimentary. You managed to choke out some sort of agreement, to which Zendaya flashed you a smile that you swore could have melted you then and there. She pulled you close, and you gently put your arms around her neck. As you swayed together, you took the opportunity to swap some “get to know you” questions. For whatever reason, much to your surprise, she decided she liked you well enough to keep hanging out with you… and didn’t leave your side for the rest of the night.

You were out on the dancefloor at a minute til, but you didn’t notice the big screen change from “NEW YEAR’S EVE 2017” to a countdown. By that point, you were so far in your own world, having the time of your life. You never really thought about the time until they started slowing things down. When the DJ started playing the less exciting music, you usually made your walk home to the hotel. Tonight was no different, even though you had it in the back of your mind that you needed to know when midnight was going to strike. Then—

“TEN! NINE!”

You gave Zendaya a panicked look. “I forgot to—”

“EIGHT!”

“—grab a flute—”

“SEVEN!”

“—of champagne!”

Zendaya waved her hand dismissively as she shouted with everyone else, “SIX!”

Shrugging, you joined in, grinning with excitement, “FIVE! FOUR! THREE! TWO! ONE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!”

You turned to Zendaya to tell her personally, and she was already facing you, incredibly close. Before you could gather a single thought, her lips crashed onto yours. You were kissing her back before you’d even gathered what was happening. As people cheered and clinked their glasses together bringing in the New Year, you stood there, in the middle of the dance floor, kissing Zendaya. You kissed for what seemed like an eternity and a single moment at the same time. As soon as she broke the kiss, Zendaya was leading you out of the party.

 -

 You awoke alone in a bed you didn’t recognize. The sheets were incredibly soft, and you sunk into the mattress perfectly. Wrapping the sheets closer to you, you snuggled in, but it didn’t last very long. You sat straight up, the warm blankets falling away from your naked frame, and… Sure enough, two silver dresses lie next to each other on the floor by the foot of the bed. You covered your mouth and fell backwards into the pillows, trying not to scream. So it wasn’t a dream!

Sheepishly, you got out of bed and searched for something to wear that wasn’t a party dress. You didn’t have to look for long; Zendaya had left out a big, maroon tee shirt. How thoughtful, you thought as you slipped the super-soft fabric over your torso. You looked down. The shirt hit you perfectly so as to not show off anything. How had she known..?

You made your way slowly out of the bedroom and into the suite. Her back to you, Zendaya was at the stove, making some sort of breakfast. She was even more perfect than you thought she’d be. Her hair, however, was an absolute mess, and you blushed knowing that it was definitely not because she moved a lot in her sleep. Humming happily, you tiptoed up behind her and wrapped your arms around her waist.

“Good morning, beautiful.” Pancakes. Nice.

“Oh, good morning,” she responded quietly. “Did I wake you?”

You smiled, nuzzling the side of her face. “Nope; woke on my own.”

You felt her sigh in relief. “Okay, good. Did you sleep well?”

“Yeah,” you said, your smile turning into a smirk. “I was quite worn out once I fell asleep.”

“That’s funny; I was really exhausted too.” She’d turned her face away from you, so you could tell she was blushing.

You hummed again, still kind of asleep and riding the high from the night before. “What, are you embarrassed about it?” you asked, reaching for the hem of her shirt.

“Stop that!” she said, smacking your hand away. “I’m trying to be cute and ‘not like those other girls’ by making you breakfast, so please go away and wait patiently.”

You laughed and made your way over to the island, seating yourself at one on one of the barstools. “You say that you wanna be ‘not like those other girls’… What do you mean?”

“Well,” Zendaya began, focused on the pancakes. “I just… well, okay, we met at a party, and then we hooked up. But I’m not really a one night stand kind of gal.”

You felt yourself blushing as you asked, “So that means?”

“Oh, (Y/N), you know what it means. I like you. Like, I really like you. I just figured we were gonna hang out and dance some and maybe kiss at midnight, but, the more I got to know you, the more I just wanted to be around you… so, I decided to steal you away while I had my chance.”

There was a long pause as you took in what she said. You took a breath to speak, but she beat you to it.

“I understand if that’s not the kind of girl you are. I’ve seen you at parties before, commanding the dance floor like the goddess you are.” You heart skipped a beat, and you silently gasped for air. “I’ve always been a little nervous to talk to you, but I decided that New Year’s Eve would be perfect because then, maybe, I could get close enough to you to find out what kissing you felt like. And, now, I never want to forget it.”

“I… Zendaya… I don’t know what to say.”

She laughed, awkwardly. “Oh, it’s okay. I didn’t expect—”

“No! It’s not…” You stood from the stool again and walked up behind Zendaya. Reaching around her, you took the pan off the burner and turned off the stove. “Sorry about maybe ruining breakfast.”

“What are you…?” Zendaya asked as you turned her around to face you.

“I’ve never really been good with words,” you muttered.

Then, you kissed her. You poured every ounce of passion you could muster into the kiss. With your hands and your lips, you did your best to let her know that you felt the same, that it wasn’t just a one night stand to you either. She kissed you in the exact same way, so you knew that she was getting the message. You kissed her until you were out of breath. When you pulled away, you were both panting.

“O…Okay, so..?” Zendaya asked before pulling you in for another (much shorter) kiss.

“Well, we’ve already slept together, but we can take it as slowly as you’d like.”

“Hm,” she said, tapping her finger to her lips in thought. “Okay. Miss (Y/N), would you like to go to dinner this Friday night?”

You smiled and took her face in your hands, kissing her again. “Of course, Miss Zendaya.”

Zendaya smiled as well, then shooed you again. “Now let me make these pancakes so we can get back in bed.”

“Yes ma’am!”

You sat back at the island, watching her in a comfortable silence. She hummed a song or two under her breath as she worked. After decorating them with fresh fruit, Zendaya handed you a plate of pancakes and sat next to you with her own. You were mostly quiet, but you did share stories with each other that made you feel even closer.

While Zendaya washed the dishes, you wondered how you’d managed to get so lucky. Zendaya was dazzling in every single way, ethereal. As she led you back to her room, however, you were sure you weren’t dreaming. You’d never had dreams as wonderful as this.

 Fin.

Because she asked to be tagged: @sortinghatsara I love you

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                                      Halloween Fic Rec 2017

Alien AU

Alien Harry

We've got to get away from here by @suspendrs Words: 23k

Or, Louis is an FBI agent who likes to think himself a paranormal expert, and Harry is alien that somehow ended up in his office.

A King Beside You by @alienproof Words: 26k

When the aliens invade, the last thing Louis expects is to fall in love.

Cosmic Love by @smittenwithlouis Words: 27k

Or: Louis lives in a small, desert town in the middle of nowhere Texas, yet a strange visitor manages to find Louis among the stars.

Glow  by @haydolce Words: 41k

Alien AU, with a hint of Royal AU. A summer barbecue at the Tomlinson's is interrupted by a naked visitor from a peaceful planet far, far away. Can an alien and a human survive a summer together for the sake of the human race?

The Galaxy's Edge by @the-cheshire-pussy-cat  Words: 113k

In which Louis is a bounty hunter with a messed up past. Harry is a prince who just wants to prove himself. Niall and Zayn have too many things to figure out together. And Liam just wants to take care of his family. Things never quite go as they are planned during a simple rescue job. Working title: Gays in Space

Angel/Demon AU

Two Different Versions of the Universe by Hazzalovescarrots Words: 11k

Harry is a demon, captured by hunters. but not just any hunters. Angels. Louis is his angel.

Even Angels Have Their Demons by @afangirlfantasy​

Words: 52k

Or... an Angel/Demon AU where Angel Louis hates Demon Harry, but somewhere along the way that stops being so true.

Say Hallelujah, Say Goodnight by @alivingfire​ Words: 110k

Louis is an angel who is just a little too bad to be good, Harry is a demon who is just a little too good to be bad, and they're both a little too in love to be impartial when angels and demons go to war.

Run Like the Devil by @benzos Words: 137k

Supernatural AU. Louis hunts demons; Harry's the strangest demon he's ever met, and he keeps fucking meeting him.

Mermaid AU

Merman Harry

The Importance of Body Language by @zimriya Word: 11k

Harry really has no idea how he’s going to get out of this one. After the little incident with the fishing wire, he’d been told that under no circumstances was he to visit the surface of the water, as he is the heir to the throne and his safety is essential to the continued existence of their underwater society. Or something. Harry loves his mum, but there’s really only so much talk of royal duty a prince can take before he does something drastic. Like purposefully disobey her strict instructions to stay under the sea for the rest of his natural life, and instead swim too close to a human ship and get himself spotted by none other than the unfairly attractive Prince Louis Tomlinson, for example.

Needless to say, Harry is fucked.

My head's under water (but I'm breathing fine) by @infinitelymint Words: 13k

Harry's a merman, Louis is a prince. Sometimes happiness can be found at the bottom of the sea.(not a 'The Little Mermaid' AU)

Chances under the purple sunrise by @pumpkinlou Words: 28k

Or the one where Harry is a merman, prince of the Atlantic Ocean, whose curiosity and healthy envy takes over him and he steals Louis' shoes every time he fishes.

Coax the Cold by @mediawhorefics  Words: 86k

English Professor Louis Tomlinson’s passion for the occult has been a source of mockery and derision for most of his life. When he hears whispers of a travelling freak show newly established in London claiming the existence of a monstrous sea hybrid, half-man, half-fish, Louis sees it as his ticket to credibility amongst his peers. The summer he spends undercover working on the show, however, gives him much more than that.

To Embroider Your Waist With Corals by @smittenwithlouis  Words: 100k

Or: All harpy Louis has known is the sky, all merprince Harry has known is the sea, except when they're together.

Merman Louis

Sirène by @canonlarry Words: 4k

Louis is a merman who turns into a human and Harry takes him home and takes him to bed.

Purer Than The Water (Like We Were) by @infinitylourry Words: 33k

Louis is a merman and Harry is a boy. The lake is a good place to fall in love.

I Know All Your Colors by @someonethatsfunny Words: 34k

The one where Louis is a mermaid and Harry meets him as a five year old boy. What happens when you meet a merboy at the tender age of five, but no one believes you? Will you listen to your parents and other adults who all tell you that you’ve imagined him or will you hold onto the memory of him for a lifetime, never willing to let him go? What if you can’t let him go because you’re pretty sure you were destined to meet and to be a part of one another’s lives? Maybe it’s down to fate.

Pirate AU

Pirate Harry

These Hands Not Fit For Holding by @achilleus Words: 46k

Or, Harry is the captain of a pirate ship, and Louis is an accidental stowaway.

Liberté by larriebane Words: 64k

AU. 1647. “Pretending you don’t have a heart is not the best way to not get it broken. It’s just the easiest.”Or the pirate AU I always wanted to write

Resist Everything Except Temptation by @domestic-harry Words: 100k

OR The one where Louis is the commodore's son who is forced to become a part of Harry's crew when he is captured.

Swim In The Smoke by @crazyupsetter Words: 101k

“What about this, Captain?” Liam asks, nudging the boy kneeling between their feet with the toe of his boot. The boy hisses and swipes at him, slurring out something unintelligible around the makeshift gag Niall had to stuff in his mouth. He misses by a mile and tries again, just as ineffectively.

Harry looks down at him, at the way the sun streams over his face and shoulders, at the way the gag stretches his mouth, lips pink and chapped. He’s lithe and pretty, smudged all over with dirt. They had found him tied up below deck, mostly unconscious, next to a barrel full of gold. He’s clearly a prisoner, but there’s something familiar about him, something that niggles at Harry’s brain. Something he can’t quite put his finger on.

“Put him in my cabin,” Harry decides, turning back to deal with the rest of the loot. The boys screams out jumbled curse words at Harry’s back, muffled by the gag, and Harry can’t understand any of it.

Pirate Louis

Gentle Rogue by @juliusschmidt Words: 15k

“Well?” Tommo prompts. “What the hell are you doing aboard my ship?”

Harry grins, “I’m here to plunder your booty.”

[Or Harry bets Nick a hundred pounds he can get Louis to sleep with him. He wins the wager and a thorough fucking.]

Sail Across Me  by @canonlarry Words: 21k

Harry is a prince that is about to be forced into marriage against his will and running away to sea seems like a much better option. Louis is the captain of the infamous pirate ship The Rogue and he has a thing for helping defenseless creatures. Especially when they're as pretty as this one.

Both Pirates

Set Sail With No Compass by @zarah5 Words: 4k

Pirate AU. That's it; that's the summary.

If you'll be my star, I'll be your sky by MANGAMANIAC666 Words: 42k

"You know," He whispered. "The pirate way is to take your pretty finger with the ring. If you want to keep your lovely hand you have to give me something else of value."

Louis swallowed again, harder this time. "I don't have anything else." He mumbled worriedly. Averting his eyes.The pirate grinned. "Oh, but I think you do." ~ (Larry Stylinson version of To Catch a Pirate by Jade Parker)

Vampire AU

Vampire Harry

I Picked My Poison, And It’s You by @afangirlfantasy Words: 5k

Louis never backs down on dares. But maybe this was the one time he should have.

Feels Like Infinity by Larrymama15 Words: 21k

Louis Tomlinson is an accomplished professor and a published author, all at age 28. He has devoted his life to the study and discussion of the mythological beings known as vampires. What he hasn't prepared for is, well, meeting one.

I Will Never Rust by @myhaz Words: 38k

or Harry wants to suck more than just Louis’ blood but Louis refuses to sleep with Count Dickula.

As Cold as a Whisper by panda_bear21 Words: 48k

A fairy tale au where people in Louis' village are disappearing and Louis is married off to uphold a centuries long agreement.

Finding You Was So Hard (But Loving You Is Easy) by @lourrynavy Words: 66k

​An incredibly shameless vampire!AU filled with stupid jokes, endless dates, flappy bird, a bro man dude pal sleepover thing and there also might be some sex in strange places.

Also known as the one where everyone is a vampire, Louis is oblivious and somewhere along the way it becomes a bit too much like Twilight

Waiting On You by @lads-laddylads Words: 76k

“Vampires,” Louis says with disgust, glaring over at the vampire who is noisily slurping from the woman’s neck nearby.

Zayn gives the neat fang marks on Louis’ neck a meaningful look.“Can’t live with them, can’t live without them,” Louis finishes, ignoring Zayn when he rolls his eyes.

Louis takes a long sip of his milkshake, presses his fingers against the marks on his neck, and definitely doesn’t think about the vampire who left them there.

Luscious blood by Deidei Words: 116k

Louis Tomlinson, a human, has been living in poor living conditions together with his mother since he was born. Ever since he can remember he has loathed the stronger, faster, more developed kind that rule this world; Vampires. But will his opinion change after he meets his soul mate that is an arrogant, royal vampire named Harry Styles…

Love Endless (The Road to Recollection) by @wubwubnparmaham Words: 171k

The year is groovy 1973, and eighteen-year-old Louis Tomlinson is perhaps the gayest teen to ever grace the gloomy, hateful town of Fortwright. Would be fine if he wasn't so viciously bullied at both home and school for such a "harmful" sexual preference.

Yeah, yeah, we've all heard this story, haven't we? Believe him, Louis didn't think he was anything special either.

Until he found the mansion. The notoriously haunted mansion hidden deep within the forests of his tiny blip of a town in Bumfuck Nowhere, Idaho. No one with a brain ever goes near it, but Louis could use a little excitement in his life...and possibly a Band-Aid or two.

After discovering the mansion was less abandoned than he'd thought, he's now left with the most riveting mystery of a lifetime; every new finding leaving him with more questions. Who is this elusive owner, and why won't they show themselves? Why is there a set of journals in the same handwriting that span over centuries? Why in the world is there a padlock on the refrigerator...and who the hell is Alexander?

Vampire Louis

The Lion Man by @canonlarry Words; 12k

Louis is a vampire who loves tattoos and piercings as much as he loves a good feed. Harry is a biology student who gets dragged to a vampire bar (really, of all places) by his friends and happens to have blood that tastes like maraschino cherries. They're both a bit addicted and they're neither a bit ashamed.

A Real Boy by Centa0592  Words: 29k

The not so Twilight fic where Harry falls hopelessly in love with vampire Louis Tomlinson.

The Devil You Know by @a-writerwrites​ Words: 35k

Louis is a vampire. Harry is probably too curious for his own good

Witches AU

Witch/Magical Harry

Far Afield by @becomeawendybird Words: 11k

Harry Styles is a witch who owns the best flower shop in Manchester. Lottie Tomlinson is planning her wedding, and brings her brother along to her first appointment. Both men have been having a bad day and sparks fly.

Taken by the wind by @scrunchyharry Words: 12k

Or the one where Harry is a clumsy witch and Louis is making everything worse just by existing.

A Long Way Down(To The Bottom Of The River) by @mediawhorefics  Words: 24k

a practical magic au in which Harry and his sister accidentally kill her abusive boyfriend with magic and Louis is the D.I working the case.

Love is divine by @alienproof Words: 25k

Being a witch doesn't help when it comes to unrequited love.

Feel the Chemicals Burn in My Bloodstream by @lourrynavy  Words: 123k

Harry is a journalist with a lot of secrets and Louis is the future king of the United Kingdom; they live together for 60 days.

Witch/Magical Louis

Nocturnal Creatures Are Not So Prudent by @doncasterkitten Words: 24k

Louis is a white witch with a little black cat named Hemlock and a best human friend Liam (they're a lot like Samantha Stephens and Louise Tate). When he's dragged out to a new club Liam's heard about from a friend and classmate, Louis comes face to face with that which witches do not touch: a charming vampire by the name of Harry.

You Take Me Over, You’re the Magic in My Veins by @supernope  Words: 36k

No, he thinks, he has no desire to be betrothed to Princess Gemma, but he finds he wouldn’t mind being married after all, if it was Prince Harry he was promised to, instead.

May We Stay Lost On Our Way Home by LoadedGunn Words: 74k

On March 31st, Harry Styles disappears. Though many speculate, only two people know where to find him: Niall, his former guitarist, and Zayn, who follows where Niall leads.

The fact the biggest boy band in the world broke up two weeks earlier might be related to the disappearance. The fact Harry meets a fairy named Louis in the woods is a whole other matter.

Nocturne in silver and blue @tinyweirdloves Words: 97k

louis is a fallen star and harry brings him home. told over the course of fourteen years.

#I added one more story on there sorry #made a quick edit #:) :) also sorry this is so long