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#i like both hard and soft systems so im good either way whatever moves you <3
odrseasonone · 2 years
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Mages & Magics
magic – lifeforce/souls/energy/whatever
questions: how prolific is it?  who can wield it?  how is it generally regarded?  is it generally known about?
amulets/talismans – we already have some of these: power sources.  dezod’s house and rob and cassius’ dragons are all examples of this.  really, so are all living things, in a sense.  in any case, withdrawing power/lifeforce/energy/whatever from one being and putting into into something else creates an object (or being in the case of rochilda/safira at the end of the conflagration and rowena’s dragons) of power.  good mages could also make these by placing a part of themselves in them, but they’re probs primarily crafted by dark mages for obv reasons.
questions: can non-sorcerers wield such objects? how many of these are known out in the world? if multiples, can we form a plotline out of this – the resistance seeking these objects of power in order to fight back?
alternate species – only non-humanoid examples.  dragons certainly exist and, for example, gryffins and phoenixes may also, as they are the emblems of great houses, etc
questions: what alternate species are real?  where do they exist?  are they extinct/underground/extant?  
mages – some are born with it, such as ric, dezod, and avina, but most people are not (exception: have it thrust upon them aka helena).  the only learnable form of magic is dark magic.
questions: what makes it dark? (presumably a taboo against disturbing the gods’ chosen order?) what, precisely, besides healing and gaining more power, can be achieved by the use of magic? are herbs and potions used or is it simply an act of the will? are there words of power?  staffs (i absolutely object to wands)? any sort of totems?  what is known, generally, about magic and its wielders?
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comfysofti · 1 month
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(continuing this random writing with characters in my au)
((that's more of a rewrite of something i wrote with my au Sanford, aka my not-so-favourite-shark-hybrid, a while back, but who cares))
(((tw/cw: mentions of gore/torture? Not sure if tw's even needed, adding just in case. Nothing too explicit or gory, but still there)))
"painting"
Paintings. Beautiful way to express one's feelings on a canvas. Even if sometimes they're bloody. Sometimes they a way to make someone better
That's what he thought he did for some agents. They were all clones. Filth. Made to be filthy, empty, disgusting. Everything but beautiful. He thought he gave them mercy, fixed their physical flaws. Letting them die beautiful. By carving paintings into their skin. It is painful, but, who said beauty is painless?
"...stop moving so much. You only making this harder for both of us. And im not even carving anything yet"
Hybrid murmured under his breath, giving the, currently tied up agent, a glare, before returning to sketching. It was hard to work like this. He does them a favour damnit! He isn't killing them brutally or anything, no organ harvesting either. He offers them the only chance to die as something beautiful and meaningful and all this agent does, is squirms around, trying to get free from the chains binding them. How pathetic
The agent freezes, luckily, seeing this glare. Maybe it's really better not to move. Sanford may be nice for now, but sharks are still dangerous beings. It's weird to be sketched on tho. Not necessarily unpleasant just weird. Feeling the cold tip of the pen, glide over the exposed skin of their chest, marking the painting. The painters grip on the pen, and his lines, are confident, clean. This feels like very intricate work, Sanfords eyes are sharp, focused, although it's hard to see them in dim light of this room. Whatever it might be
The feeling of the pen moving away, makes the agent finally break the stare they had on their captor, who was now just looking at the sketch, fixing it here and there, erasing, adding lines
As calm as this moment seemed, this ment that the torture is closer. And their death with it. This definitely will be painful
"im in a good mood. So I'm giving you an option..."
Sanfords words and steps echo in the small room, as he walks towards the table, somewhere in the corner. It's space filled with all sorts of things. Different tools, some art supplies and all sorts of medication, in different vials, along with some other medical equipment. Agents attention draws to them, as the hybrid, starts mixing some medication, although it's hard to see which. But his movements are quick, like he did this millions of times before
"i can make this painless, or... You can suffer through all this"
Simple offer. Agent thinks for a moment, watching as Sanford fills a small syringe with this, medicational mix. Although the answer may seem obvious, for all they knew he could be lying. Why would this shark try to make this whole thing painless for his enemy? But, better take the risk of not feeling pain, than suffering through this torture. So they nod, moving their gaze to the floor. Waiting. Sanford just walks back to them, tilting their head with his free hand, to get better access to their neck. The syringes needle pierces the soft skin of their neck with ease. It's a bit painful, but relief from the medicine that was now running throughout their system was instant. They were feeling out of it
What did he even used on them? Hard to tell. But their head felt heavy, vision blurry. Whatever this is, it's definitely strong. They sighed, leaning their head back against the cold wall behind them. Why is their head so goddamn heavy now? Weird feeling. Hard to focus on something. Anything
"...hey? Stay with me. Come on. Keep your eyes on me"
It's hard to focus, but sound of his voice and him snapping his fingers next to them, or rather in front of their face, actually forces them to focus their vision on Sanford
"you're really that weak huh? Guess I should've given smaller dosage. Well, no turning backs now"
They can hear him say, before they returned their gaze to the ceiling. It's so hard to focus. But they attempt to, looking at the floor next to them. Carving tools. Where he got them from? Doesn't matter. Hard to think
They look back at the ceiling. No talking follows. Only some faint noise, but they don't bother focusing on it. Some movement, breathing...
And then the feeling. This tingling on their chest. It's not painful. But it's there. They weakly look down
Oh
He started carving. But it doesn't hurt. In a way it even feels nice. Huh. Ironic. This should hurt. But it doesn't. But they can't focus either way. But they just keep trying to. This feels. Interesting. Feeling their ribcage being exposed to the cold air, here and there, as their skin being quite literally carved away by Sanford, who doesn't utter as much as a sound. Just focusing on this "art". His work is slow, deliberate, calculated, careful. After all, when carving on alive canvas, one wrong cut, and poof, everything's ruined! It's not a paper canvas, where you can cover the mistake. You can't cover it on the skin
This carving, goes on for what feels like hours. Carving, cutting of the skin, even bones being broken or cut here and there. But it never hurted. It was just, tingling. Weirdly. But somewhat pleasantly. But their mind just seemed to get more cloudy, head heavier. They were really out of it, as this work was stretching for hours. But it's definitely better than screaming in agony, feeling their nerves go off in paines frenzy, eyes unable to cry anymore. They were trying to keep looking at his work. Blood covered tools, kept cutting, leaving pieces of bones, flesh and skin laying around somewhere on the floor. How bizarre. So that's how he does it. Very intricate work
They don't even notice once it's finished. When the tools are sat aside, to be cleaned later. They don't notice the click of a camera, as their captor takes a picture of his new bloody work. For memories. After all, this turned out way better than he expected. Can't let this work disappear completely
In agents head, there's barely any thoughts. Maybe because of all the blood they lost without noticing? Something else? But, there's really not much to think, before they feel a cut, on their throat. Yet again, no pain, just tingling
"you weren't born beautiful. But at least you'll die like you were"
They barely register the words, before, everything disappears. Void. Death
At least he kept his promise
They died as a masterpiece. Even if for eyes of a single person
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IM FEELING A PART THREE TOO
them scrambling around,,,,, trying to hide soft brushes of hands and sweet little kisses,,,,,, trying to hide the nights they spend sneaking out for a date in the gardens at the dead of night because thats when nobody will see them,,,,,, trying to hide how Logan leaves Patton's room every morning at five because they all cuddled in Patton's ridiculously huge bed,,,,,,
okay okay okay
fluff with a bit of angst (because i have to)
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It had been two days since Patton, Roman, Logan, and Virgil started dating in secret.
It had been hard to not kiss Logan when he saw him working with Patton's father, or grab Virgil's hand as he's serving dinner, or lay with his head in Roman's lap as he works on sewing his own clothes.
Patton just wanted the four of them to be allowed to be together in public.
And Patton was confident that they could, in due time.
Until then, whenever all four of them had nothing to do, they would snuggle in Patton's bed, that was way to big for one person but perfectly fit four, and ignore the world.
It was just the four of them and it was wonderful.
But all good things come to an end.
It was early. Logan normally had to leave around six thirty in the morning so he could be ready to help Patton's father, so he was good for another hour. The sun was slowly rising, and Patton was asleep on Logan's shoulder, his arm wrapped around Roman's shoulder and holding onto Virgil's hand, who was basically sleeping on top of Roman. The four of them had perfected sleeping arrangements, since Virgil and Logan couldn't be in the middle, Logan because he had early mornings, and Virgil because he got claustrophobia. Roman and Patton both liked cuddling, and so the system was formed so they could sleep comfortably without feeling left out.
Virgil accidentally dug his nails into Patton's skin while he was sleeping, causing Patton to jolt awake. He was drifting back to sleep when the door opened and Patton's father burst into the room.
"I knew it!" He exclaimed. "You're- you're copulating with people beneath you! How dare you make me a fool in my own house!"
Patton froze. This was his fault. He persuaded Logan to start dating them, he was the one that couldn't let the roses just be roses.
"Father, I-"
"I don't want to hear it. Pack your things. I'm sending you away. If you can't behave like a mature adult, then I'll stop treating you like one. You'll be sent to boarding school to learn how to behave yourself. And I'm getting rid of your compatriots."
"No, you can't! Logan has worked so hard to get to where he is, you can't let my mistakes cost him his life's work!" Patton protests.
"Patton, I'll be okay." Logan looks over at Virgil, who was awake but squeezing his eyes shut.
Virgil despises confrontation and shouting of any kind. His parents were always yelling, either at him or each other. Patton never wanted to make Virgil feel like that, and now look at what happened.
Roman had his arm around Virgil protectively and looked back at Patton's father.
"Look at you, boy. You've gone soft." Patton's father spat.
"I haven't. And you can't make me do anything. So fine. I'll leave. But I'm going of my own volition. I am done with your money, I'm done with your rules, and I'm done with you telling me who I can and can't talk to." Patton lets go of Virgil's hand regretfully, and climbs off the bed, moving closer to his father. "These are my boyfriends. I have never felt happier than when I am with them, so you are wrong. I haven't gone soft. I'm better because of them. So you, dad, can go fuck yourself."
Patton shoves his father backwards and slams the door, leaning against it, breathing hard.
His father slams against the door, unbalancing it, and Patton clicks the lock and slides down, pulling his knees in.
"What did I do?" Patton murmurs, tears falling down his face.
"Hey, hey, it's okay. We're here for you. Whatever you need." Roman sits next to Patton, dropping his head on his shoulder.
"I- I can't stay here." Patton says. Virgil and Logan sit on the floor across from Patton and Roman. "I just told my father that he can go-"
"That he can go fuck himself. I know you don't like cursing, but, Pat, that was awesome." Virgil says. Patton grins and wipes his eyes.
"If you're leaving, I'm coming too." Roman says. "I want to go explore the world. Maybe see what Remus is up too. I'd much rather go with you than by myself."
The door slams and Virgil flinches, before meeting Patton's eyes.
"There's no way you're going without me. Someone's going to have to be the pessimist to your unrelenting optimism. Plus I can cook." Virgil says. He reaches his hand out to grab Patton's.
"Logan, I know you have a life here, if you don't want to run away that ma-"
"Of course I'm coming. I don't say this often, but I love you all. You mean more to me than any job ever has."
The door slams again, causing Patton and Roman to jolt forward.
"If we're leaving, we should go now!" Virgil says. The four of them pull on shoes, not bothering to get dressed. Patton shoves a change of clothes for each of them in a bag, along with some rolls from last night's picnic and all the money he has.
Slam!
"I'm so glad you insisted your father give you a staircase down to the gardens." Roman says, opening the balcony door and running down the stairs, Virgil following.
"Ready?" Logan asks.
"Born ready." Patton answers, following Logan out the door. He pauses for a brief moment to look back. "Bye father." Patton whispers, before heading down the stairs.
The four of them sprint across the lawn and towards the main gates. Patton can hear the guards following them, but soon they'll lose the guards in the forest, and past the forest is a whole world yet to be discovered and Patton can't wait to explore it with the three people he loves most in the world.
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and the final part!! i will be post all three parts on my ao3, so stay tuned for that
this was so fun to write and i hope you liked it!!
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everafterkeiji · 3 years
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Song: Getting Over You by Lauv
Summary: Unexpected things happen all the time but meeting him was one of the best parts of it.
Pairings: Atsumu Miya x gn!reader
Word count: 7.1k
Tags, Genre: implied enemies to semi lovers! trope, slight angst, curse words, timeskip! Atsumu
A/N: pls i didn't intend to change it last minute but pls let me know if u liked it cuz im still having second thoughts <3
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“No- I’m sorry.” Atsumu says as you felt your heart snap and break into two distant pieces. You already limited your expectations but there was a miniature amount of hope that you held onto and that was when you should’ve lost your grip.
“It’s fine, ‘Tsumu.”
It obviously wasn’t. No matter how loud the cries of your heart were, what mattered to you in this moment was to forget it ever happened- to run away and never face another failed trial of love. Atsumu can see past your smile and he hated the way it had to end in a way he avoided. There would be a time where his feelings would be up to confrontation but when it finally happened, he’d became a coward.
He was late to realize what the outcomes could lead to. How certain was he that your paths would meet again? How was he sure that he can revert this scenario in a better way that he wanted when you were losing your hold onto him?
“I have to go but it was nice knowing you, Miya.” Your lips were tugged in a weak smile while he questions why his body lacked the power to move but what resumes to play in his mind was the way his name escaped your lips like it was a curse to say it.
Turning your heel, there was an ache in Atsumu’s head. Was it regret? His decisions tied in knots? His emotions unable to declutter themselves? Hesitantly, he reaches for you. His hand wrapped around yours as you glanced down on his soft skin you used to despise to get near to.
His eyes told you stories that were hard to decipher all at once. His stories didn’t start with a setting, it started and ended with you, not a single page where you weren’t there but it seems like the chapters you had in your own story were being torn off to erase the traces of false hope.
“Y/N, I'm so sorry.” He whispers while you felt his hand tighten to make sure that you could stay- even if it lasted for a minute because he wasn’t sure fate could spare you two another moment.
But then, you softly removed his hold on you while the cold sweat runs down his forehead.
“It’s okay, ‘Tsumu. We were just never meant for each other.”
We could’ve been.
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“Thank you for your time.” You bid the player as both bow each other as a way of manner. You gathered your bag as the athlete turns to you with a kind smile.
“I enjoyed the interview. I’m impressed at how prepared and professional you are. How long have you been doing this?” He asks, adjusting his outfit while you toss your bag on your shoulder with your camera slung around your neck.
“There was a journalism club back in my high school and I joined in ever since I was a first year.”
“You’re in college now?”
“Yes, sir.” He chuckles at your formality while he gives a pat to your shoulder.
“That’s good to hear. Goodluck with everything- I believe that you’ve got bright things ahead of you.” Your heart fluttered at the compliment while you bid your goodbyes. You step out of the hotel feeling the satisfaction hit you like a prize. The report can finally be simplified into a few more subtle fixes and maybe by 1am, you’d be able to present it to your professor without doubting your work.
Sighing happily, you decided to reward yourself to a lovely lunch with a view you often visited due to a reminiscent feeling that bubbles in your system. After ordering, you sat outside admiring the way the sun sets and leaves a lasting beauty before the moon shows.
The stress was fading from you. You had expected that the project would’ve taken weeks for you to finish knowing that some retired athletes usually avoid questions to why they left the sport they used to love. You had called a few, a struck of confidence was enough to make you do so but they often cancel your request because they either paid attention to your young age or because they weren’t ready to be asked such personal questions about them. You were lucky to score and interview with a well-known athlete whose had his fair share of the spotlight during his early 20’s. Sadly, his retirement was due to an accident and his weak body levels couldn’t bare the adrenaline of the sport. He was kind, patient, and understanding. Ever since he agreed, your attention was on the questions you’d lay upon him seeing that this was an opportunity you can’t waste. After gathering some of his past glories, you narrowed down your interrogation on what remains important to benefit the topic of your project. You were more than proud because of the compliment he had given you and the fact that you might be able to catch a break after a hectic week.
Opening your camera and flicking through the photos to decide on which you were going to use. Suddenly, a photo meets your sight. The peak of blonde and gray hair with a uniform that you missed.
The Inarizaki Volleyball Team.
Most especially, him.
A few years has passed since you’ve seen him and his brother. Osamu’s last interaction with you was filled with nothing but sweet memories and a hug that you could never forget the warmth of, while Atsumu’s last memory with you remained bittersweet- like a sour flavor in his tongue that never left. You tried too hard to forget fragments of your time with him but because of how much work you put yourself through, you lost time to reflect on the moments that didn’t hurt.
Half of your high school life was compressed into confusing parts of your story.
But the chapter that seems to be the most influential part of it, was where you got to meet the blonde who has stomped on your heart.
It was funny to be remembered as a person who had the guts to sneeze during the great Miya setters serve.
“Achoo!”
You immediately cover your face with your handkerchief as your sneeze echoed through the gym making Atsumu’s hand lose its power because he was stunned by the sound, the ball hitting the net instead as he almost hits Aran who was wide eyed that ball went his way. The team could hear Osamu’s ‘uh-oh’ and it was enough for them to know what the setter feels after the unfortunate event.
Atsumu grits his teeth as the other team cheers knowing they got the score while his head jolts to the crowd, aggressively searching for the one who messed up his serve. Even eyeing his fans who got scared by the way he turned his head in their direction.
Meanwhile, you’ve got glares surrounding you as your friend nudges you, letting out an exhale of disbelief that you’ve got death stares.
“We’ll get the next point ‘Tsumu, don’t worry.” Osamu says landing a hand to his brothers' shoulder while Atsumu readies himself for the serve of the opposite team.
“Whatever.”
After that certain match, Atsumu was more than determined to hunt down whoever caused the flunk of his serve. Silly as it is, he’s never heard someone dare to speak during his serve. He’d always let out a hand signal for them to be quiet- let it be known that if someone spoke, he’d be fine with it but a whole sneeze? He’d never let it go, especially when it resonated in his ears.
So, imagine the look on his face when he hears the exact same sound when he was just stopping by his locker.
“Fucking dust.” You said sniffling as you closed the door to your locker, and you were face to face with a wide-eyed Miya Atsumu holding out his finger and pointing it to you, as if he was accusing you of murder.
“It’s you!” He shouts making you raise your eyebrow at him, but the raise of his voice had intimidated you.
“What?” You asked him, not finding a single clue on whatever he was pertaining to.
“You messed up my serve by sneezing.” He says in the tone of ‘as-a-matter-of-fact’ making you lick your lips, a hand to your hip as you looked at him.
“I’m not apologizing for something I can’t control.” You were completely baffled by this man. Sure, you were his classmate, but this was your first year and you barely cared to take notice of all of them, only focusing on your school group that had you busy.
“You could’ve held it for like 2 more seconds at least.” You blinked before letting out a tired exhale as you eye him up and down. The setter of the school's volleyball team, you were aware of that because of how many matches you’ve been dragged to, but he’s never come up to you before.
This was a whole other introduction.
“Miya, right?” You asked him as he steps forward, looking down on you with a sly smirk.
“I guess I’m sorry.”
Atsumu stays silent for a few seconds but returns to his angry pout as he continues to stare at you.
“What’s your name?” Atsumu asks, crossing his arms in front of his chest.
“Y/N.”
From thereon, it looked like your life’s plot had spiked up. Atsumu was- you could call it as a miscalculation. Someone so loud and had his ego constantly fed was not someone you would stick around due to your strict schedule of balancing schoolwork and papers from your club. It was like a bump in the road wherein the objects in your car would’ve been juggled around because of the impact- that's what it felt like. Thinking that two years would’ve passed by like a breeze, time slowed down with him. The constant bickering and arguments were embedded in you like a tattoo. The way his cackle would echo through your ears when he’d struck a nerve to you, the way he’d purposely call you nicknames you swore you hated, to the same jokes can be dragged on for hours, and how every fiber of your body promised you’d leave when you’ve had enough.
But promises were always broken.
You stuck around and he did too. Atsumu provided you with his trust and company whenever you needed it. It’s a pleasant experience but it surely wasn’t at its best. What comes with it were headaches and harsh words but having a person who knew you until graduation and stayed was a different reason. He was a familiar, a person who isn’t a call away when you needed it but being in their presence would give you a pinch of comfort.
Maybe the only thing you can thank Atsumu for is getting to know his twin brother.
You accidentally sent a text to Osamu about you panicking about a missing file to be passed the following day and Osamu was up and ready to help you locate it. After finding it, you decided to treat him for being a life saver and he of course, was having the time of his life for the free food- it was also his favorite restaurant at that moment. During this time, you’ve got to talk more about each other. Months pass now Osamu and you were way better friends than you and his brother.
You and Osamus’ bond were the type that was just so serene, hardly any type of judgement when you’d bring up a problem, and all secrets were kept tight.
Osamu was the shoulder you can lean on, while Atsumu’s would shove your head away when you do so.
Your friendship drifted away when Atsumu stabbed your heart with the words “No.” and “I’m sorry.” You hesitated that day, to dial Osamu’s phone the way you used to, but it never happened. Your sobs muffled your voice and if you called him, he’d never understand a word that you’d say.
The opposite is that Osamu would understand everything.
Because you and Atsumu mirrored the same amount of pain.
He’d never seen his brother so- ruined. Atsumu’s thin walls didn’t shield his shouts of sorrow while Osamu withstood every bit of the torture show his brother had. Checking him on the next day, the setter was fast asleep with bags under his eyes and a red nose, clutching onto his pillow so tightly.
Osamu knew that day that the damage has been done and not a single band aid would mend the two shattered hearts.
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Atsumu strolls to the around looking for a restaurant along with his teammates. The sun has fully set making the streets of Japan light up with how busy and crowded they were. Bokuto and Hinata were busy pointing at stands that had their favorite slabs of meat while Sakusa trails behind them with a mask, wanting to be removed from the push of people. As the eyes of the blonde land on a certain stand with multiple notes stuck onto a board, he smiles fondly. He then sees two kids running with smiles on their lips as they held each other's hand, obviously excited to explore the night.
“Come on, don’t be a wuss.” Atsumu says as you rolled your eyes and thought hard about his hand that was held out in front of you. Atsumu grunts before taking your hand in his before you could even decide properly. You followed his lead as he walked you through the sea of people. You were nervous that he had left practice to accompany you. Observing you from afar, you looked devastated, but you continued the rest of the day with a smile like nothing happened. Seeing that you looked dull talking to Karou, he pulled you away from whatever void of sadness you surrounded yourself in.
“Atsumu shouldn’t you be at practice?” You asked sighing, still with his hand in yours as you stopped by a stand.
“I should be but whatever that Karou did is obviously hurting you, you idiot.” Your eyes widened at his statement and this reaction confirmed his suspicions as anger forms inside of him. What could that boy have done to get you this upset? Did he physically hurt you? Atsumu hated how he cared- it wasn’t his business to meddle with but the frown on your lips was something he wanted to remove from you.
“Thank you.” You muttered as he buys you the same thing he ordered. He sees how you weren’t as colorless as before. The lights of the night brought saturation to your features as his eyes adored every feature of yours.
“It’s nothing.”
“Atsumu-san?” Hinata asks, tapping the boy on the shoulder while the blonde awakens from his escape.
Atsumu looks around once more, seeing that there wasn’t a trace of you, he moves on.
Like he was supposed to do in the first place.
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“For our new assignment, why don’t we take the vice versa of your last project. Retirement is inescapable but why not find the reason they’d got into the sport. What makes it so exhilarating and unforgettable? That will be our topic this week. I’m giving you a week for interviews, photos, and articles. Video format is more suited for this task. Is that clear?” You all nodded as you wrote down the list of possible athletes to meet, jotting down an outline of some key points to remember.
“A tip for you all: look for the younger generations. It doesn’t matter to me what status the athlete stands in right now, it could be a friend or even a child. What I’m looking for the depths of the details in your research.” The professor stands making all of you bid him goodbye as he walks out of the room. You gathered your notebooks, sighing that you won’t have the time to properly rest- an exam was near right at the submission of your new task. You realized that you needed to sort out the things you were required to do before everything would pile up and get tangled in the short amount of time.
Who should I interview? God, everyone is so busy at this season. You thought. It’s true- you realized that matches were always lined up by this month. You also had classes to attend to and your mind could collapse at any given moment. You were more than worried about organizing your time properly but the feeling that you’d have several sleepless nights haunts you. You wished he could have extended the submission- though it didn’t get any better since after exams you tended to be drained from studying all night.
Going back to your apartment, you decided to put sticky notes all over your wall to help you sort out your priorities. Tomorrow would be Saturday meaning that you’ve done all the works to be passed on Monday and that you had zero meetings or classes. Saturday and Sunday would be divided to work parts, by Monday you should be up and running to work again.
You couldn’t let go of this group. It had given you countless of opportunities- even an offering to be an editor at a well-known magazine agency. You were in queue for the letter, so you decided to continue with the tasks of the group. You were thankful that you got used to the craziness of it all. The ability to multitask, to put the phone down once in a while, managing your time, those were just one of the benefits of getting used to it. The things you hated was that you barely had time for yourself. To lounge and just do nothing never met with what you were doing. You envied how some people from your group would plan some hang outs during a busy week and you always questioned how they managed to do it all without panicking.
You yawned as you felt your stomach growl at the scent of the delicious street food. Seeing that you fell short on money because the amount that was in your wallet was enough for your way home, it meant you’d have to wait to eat dinner until you came home. Letting out a groan you decided to walk your way even if you get shoved. God, you were starving and exhausted. The emotions were starting to fill you the more you moved. It didn’t help that everyone was so loud. You could hear the sound of the cackles from the drunken men in the corner, the cries of the baby that brought irritation to your eardrums and even the off-key singing of a (possibly) drunk girl at karaoke. You just wanted to cover your ears and crawl back to your bed not caring if you’d only be able to get 2 or 3 hours of sleep.
As you walked, you felt a boiling pile of liquid drip to your stomach making you let out a yelp as your clothes were drenched in the coffee stain that you despised. The liquid got to your skin making you wince at just how it impacted on your skin. You felt your eyes water as the woman tried to pat away the drink but instead made it worse because you wanted the fabric to be away from you as possible- which was the opposite of what she was doing.
“Oh my god- I'm so sorry.” She kept saying while patting your abdomen while you tried to wave her off, but she kept going making the tears flow from your eyes as you chose to walk away, covering your face at how humiliated you were. You sobbed in your hands as you bumped into someone before removing them from your face to find a bench to sit on but seeing that people were already turning their heads to look at you, you’ve had enough already.
Finally finding your bus stop, you sat down burying your face in the palm of your hands sobbing as your mind replays how you’ve made a fool out of yourself for the last time. Everything was going terribly and you didn’t know how to control it without losing your cool. Sure, you’ve managed to escape the people but the feeling is still badly glued to you.
“Is everything okay?”
Someone asks but the voice became a blur to you because you were so focused on your sobs and the unstable breathing.
“Go away.” You whispered but there was a weight added to your left side as you kept your face hidden behind your hands.
“I shouldn’t have asked.” The man says looking down before standing up to leave the bench, making you intake in a sharp exhale, relieved he left.
“Why does everything have to be so fucking difficult? How am I gonna interview a volleyball player at this state?” You rambled on thinking that guy has exited your business and was free from companion.
“I mean- we’re not close- but I’m a volleyball player?”
You wiped your eyes as your heart started to run a mile now that you’ve familiarized yourself with his voice.
Lifting your head, there in front of you was the one thing that your heart had wished to see.
“Atsumu?”
His eyes widen as his chest expands, his heart growing ten times bigger than it was while it beats like a drum on heavy metal song.
“Y/N- I didn’t know- wow.” Breathless, speechless, weak- those were the words that defined your emotions. You wanted to pass out- to act like you just mistaken him for a person but he was real and you had a hard time believing it.
“Atsumu?" God, he missed it. The way his name would fall of those taunting lips of yours. The tone in your voice leading him back to the memories that he couldn’t push away.
You had to believe it. There was no other way that your starvation can make you this delusional. You called his name like you were unsure that he was ever real- like a character your brain had developed to cope with your sorrows. You dared to touch him, maybe if you did it would be a wisp of air but you were scared that if you reached out to him, you could feel his skin and remember how you wanted it to be within your grasp all the time.
Perhaps it’s a dream but this time you’d never want to wake up if this was the only way you can be together.
“Y/N..I- how are you?” How could he manage to act so civil? Your presence shocked him like electricity in his veins, pumping his heart at an unusual speed. His voice was unsteady and low, experiencing the same thoughts like you.
It’s like he was dragged back to your last encounter. Seeing your eyes filled with so much agony and how you looked so torn from his rejection, it’s the same look that you had now. It’s like his eyes were playing a risky game with him but he couldn’t complain since he’s been wanting to see you ever since you let go.
“Well, I’m burned-out that’s for sure.” You said with a light chuckle as he sits back down, wondering if it’d be alright to be close to you.
“What’s this interview about?” He asks, fiddling with the strings of his jacket while you tore your eyes away from him because you knew the admiration for him would erupt anytime soon.
“What got athletes into the sport in the first place.” Atsumu places his finger under his chin, thinking deeply about what offer he just made.
It’d mean that he could be in the same room with you for more than the hours he spent crying to himself but why waste the chance? You needed it- heck you wouldn’t be this distraught if you weren’t so affected by it. There was a never-ending list of things to do but meeting with Atsumu wasn’t even in your list of expectations because you were over with hoping into something that takes a miracle.
But he is the miracle.
“Atsumu..I don’t want you to see me like this.” You said, looking down on your hands that were on your lap, letting your hair fall in front of you to avoid his concerned gaze.
“What do you mean?”
“I haven’t seen you in years, this is not what I planned to look like when I first see you.” Atsumu feels his heart frown at how low you spoke of yourself, but he understood. If you saw him in the state that you were in right now, he too would feel like he could’ve done or look better, even at least handle the situation without crumbling apart.
He knew you were in a troubled place of your mind but he just wonders where you could talk about why everything fell apart.
He missed the way it was casual to talk to you. Maybe an insult as a greeting, or a flick to the arm but he never expected to talk to you with his heart dropping in your hands. He just couldn’t forget the way you’d let him go that day during graduation, it’s almost like the sensation was still lingering around his palm even if he held a ball.
He just wished he said yes, only then, you’d be meant for each other.
“Do you mean it?” You asked sighing, not baring the weight of his silence. The pace of his heart quickens as he starts to worry if this was the confrontation that he held back all these years.
“The interview.” He was more than glad to do it. He was thankful that you weren’t talking about the bad memories or the circle of tension you two were in.
He looks at you while another strike was given to his heart seeing you this way. He’d do everything to bring back the color in your features.
“Of course.”
You smiled at his words as you both stand up but you felt conscious about the stain that was still stuck to your shirt making you desperately try to hide it by pulling your bag to the messed up section. Atsumu didn’t know that the person he had followed was the same person that got coffee dipped down on them. He didn’t recognize you at first because you had your hands covering your cries. He was worried for you when you ran off but when he knew it was you, he couldn’t believe if it was luck or a granted wish.
“Just wear this.” He says, handing you placing his jacket on your shoulders as your heart flutters at how he looked at you, completely filled with sincerity and the way his hand stayed on your shoulder.
“What the fuck do you want?” He asks you with a knife-like stare, purposely bumping harshly into you.
“Wow Miya, I was just walking.” You said returning the same fuel that he had.
“Then get out of my way then.”
“Thank you.” You said smiling lightly. He catches a glimpse of your smile and he feels his world light up at the sight of it.
I missed you.
“So where to?” He asks as you walk beside him just like old times. His height still intimidating you but it was still difficult to believe that this was the same Atsumu you had fallen for in high school.
“My apartment. We missed the bus so I hope it’s okay for you to wait.”
“I can always drive us there.” You’ve never whipped your head faster than this moment. You always trusted Osamu when he said that Atsumu couldn’t be a better driver than his own brother because Atsumu liked to rev up the engine like one of those scenes in a movie.
With the thought in your mind, you laughed.
Atsumu stops walking as he lets himself dwell at the sound of it.
Then there was a smile that he couldn’t contain.
“Sorry for laughing, ‘Tsumu. Never pictured you to have a car earlier than ‘Samu that’s all.” You explained as he chuckles, continuing to be beside you, a place that he finds himself to be the happiest.
“Yeah yeah I get it- I’m a little careless but not all the time y’know?” He says while he leads the way. The breeze felt comfortable now, it had a tweak of coldness but maybe it was just the atmosphere of you two.
When you walked to his car and told him your address, there was another silence but you tried to tell yourself that this was just Atsumu. Nothing to be worried about because you’ve known him for too long to act like all distant.
This is Atsumu- that's every reason that there is to feel nervous around him.
“How long have you been living there?” He asks while you started to feel just how badly you wanted to give in to sleepiness. You shifted once in a while to control yourself from falling asleep in his damn car. Every urge to just lay quiet for a while but you knew this would lead to a deep slumber.
“Ever since graduation.” You answered, annoyed that his jacket was inviting you to lay there and sleep away your stress though you were scared that once you wake up- Atsumu would be gone again.
“And you didn’t call to tell me about it?” He jokes but the chuckle that he expected never came because he knew just how awkward it’d be if you actually called just for that sole reason. Atsumu bites his lip at his failed attempt to drag the conversation on.
Then you giggled.
“I wanted to but I wouldn’t wanna bother the famous MSBY player.” You said smiling at him, proud that he continued on. You knew from Osamu of course, a single update when he had mentioned how well his restaurant had become, you also saw them in a poster once, even recognizing a few of his past opponents.
“Well, it would be a shame.”
There you are.
You finally arrived at your apartment and again you felt the slice of satisfaction as you removed your shoes and placed them on the table. You were partly thankful that your apartment was clean since you never have the time to spend a whole day in it only coming home late at night. Atsumu looks around as you prepare him a drink and a few snacks-it'd be rude not to.
Atsumu sees the photos where you won several awards for your loyalty and hardwork at your club. He sees how time passes and you grew into a version of you that he finds even more flawless then before. Your equipment and how everything was organized on your desk, he knew how much things changed because he used to see you doubt yourself every time you’d finish a paper but now you won awards because of them.
“Atsumu, is it alright if I shower real fast?” You asked while he raises a brow at you confused that you had to ask for his permission.
“Of course, Y/N- you didn’t have to ask.” He said chuckling while he sits on the couch, letting his eyes wonder around.
“I promise I’ll be back.”
“Please don’t rush yourself. Take yer time. “ He says while you smile at him before dashing to your room to gather new clothes, feeling like you’ve won a lottery with how happy you were to remove the coffee drenched top, tossing it to your laundry bin while you step into the shower enjoying the way the water decorated your skin, cleansing it from all the worries. While Atsumu scrolls on his phone to ease himself from the anxiousness. His finger would casually glide over Osamu’s phone number, to ask him what to do.
After a few minutes, you stepped out of the shower like a whole new person. You saw the way Atsumu’s eyes lit up when you walked in but you pushed the thought away. He pats the seat next to him while you grabbed your notebook and pen, ready to scribble down the questions.
“Are there any uncomfortable questions you’d want to avoid?” You asked him while he shakes his head while you took note of the possible questions.
“Is it okay for the interview to be filmed?” He nodded while you leaned onto the pillow, sighing happily at how you’ve managed to calm down from the pile of embarrassment earlier.
“Thank you for doing this, ‘Tsumu- really you don’t know how much I appreciate you for this.” You said leaning your cheek on the side of the couch as Atsumu copies your actions staring at you lovingly.
“You’re welcome, Y/N.” He says smiling while you returned to write a list of questions for him. With every time you look down on your notebook, Atsumu’s eyes never left you while his mind recalls every moment where he msised the opportunity to tell you just how beautiful you were.
Soon, you’ve fallen asleep while he lets the feeling sink in.
I’ve never wanted to hold you more than I do now.
He sighs before placing the blanket on your body while he kneels down and tucks a piece of hair behind your ear, his finger tracing your cheek.
“You’ll never know how much I missed you.” He whispers while you shifted in your sleep meeting his face. Before he stands up, he feels you reach for him while he’s left surprise at your touch.
“Stay please.” You whispered while he smiles weakly, placing a kiss on your forehead.
“I always will.”
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The morning comes and you felt the blush creep on your cheeks remembering how easily you felt asleep. You wondered if Atsumu stayed, if he left- you couldn’t really blame him. So yawning and stretching when you woke up, you certainly didn’t expect to see Atsumu cooking you some breakfast. You couldn’t even move your legs, every part of you has gone stiff just admiring the way he moves.
“Hey, good morning.” He greets with a wave, a spatula in his hand, a bright smile tugged on his lips.
“Atsumu- oh god I’m so sorry.” You said as you went to him. You caught a whiff of what he was cooking and you swore you could’ve drooled knowing you didn’t even got the chance to eat dinner. Atsumu knew that of course so he called Osamu up in the morning to serve you the best breakfast he could ever make. He was initially supposed to make you dinner but you fell asleep before he could do it so this was his rebound.
“Idiot, it’s fine. Just sit down on the table and I’ll prepare the food.”
“Atsumu-“
“Just go, Y/N. I promise it’s okay- you deserve to rest before you work again.” You couldn’t even think properly with his words. It was so minimum but it was something you’d forget to do- rest. Hearing him remind you that sets a new feeling in your system. You did obey him though, you sat on the table as he even handed you coffee for him and you, placing the breakfast on the table. God, he was everything. You thought that after a few years, you two would completely drift apart but it seems like you were wrong for the hundredth time.
“Please don’t even think about ways to thank me, it’s nothing to me. “ He says taking the seat next to you while you place the food on his plate. You couldn’t even utter a word at how grateful you were for him and he’d be happy to get used to seeing you first thing in the morning.
“Atsumu, after breakfast can we have a run down of the questions first?” You asked him, growing more comfortable.
“Yeah sure.”
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You sat on the couch, placing your camera on the table aligning it to the best possible angle as Atsumu sits down in front of you. You had your notebook on your lap as he praises how you looked so professional even if it was just a practice.
“Ready?” You asked while he nods with a smile as you pressed the camera to shoot so you could keep your composure, even if you struggled to.
“What does the sport mean to you?” You asked him, your eyes glimmering with the suns rays hitting it perfectly, while the words were removed from Atsumus mind. Seeing his hesitation, you decided to reassure him.
“It’s fine if you can’t answer straight away. I can always change the question if you like.” You commented, smiling at him to make sure he doesn’t feel rushed to answer. He nods, still not finding the exact same words to describe what he wanted to say.
“I’ll change the question for now.” You said while he let’s out a sigh before listening to you once again.
“What was the biggest struggle in your career?” He sends you a worried stare but his mind nearly bursts at his answer.
“Getting over you.”
You dropped your pen on the couch as Atsumu continued to speak since this was the answer his heart was sure of responding to.
“I tried to forget- I did. For every year that passes, the more fucking harder it gets to act like I didn’t love you back when you walked away.”
“Atsumu-“
“I know I said no- I was too late to realize how stupid I was to be scared of falling for you. I couldn’t let myself be the man who could love you when all this time I tried to hate you because I knew I would hurt you- and I already did.”
We get hurt a lot but it doesn’t mean I won’t come back to you.
Love grew and died during your second year at Inarizaki.
Before Atsumu, you found Karou. A boy who was a new recruit to your group whose helped you multiple times and has shared a conversation with you about your similar likes. There was this strange infatuation with him that even Osamu had to question how deep was the bite of love on you. You’ve fallen, of course. Occasionally leaving notes on his desk to just let him know how he made your day but it never worked. He would only paste the note on another persons desk like it was nothing. Not even getting the reaction you wanted, it felt too normal when it shouldn’t be. Realizing how this was just rejection in the shadows, you gave up. Obviously heart broken at the mere thought of how your chances were blown away. When Atsumu saw how gloomy you were that day, he had to show you how much you didn’t need Karou and there grew a different bond between the both of you.
And with a bond like that, you became attached to him.
It was all becoming clearer and clearer as you realized that you fell for the wrong person first.
“You’re too stupid to fall for a douche like him. “ He says kicking the rock that was in front of him.
“You’re lucky with that admirer of yours, Miya. I’ve never seen someone stick around you for so long.” You teased. It’s true the half of the twin hearthrob has gotten himself a sincere admire. It wasn’t one of his crazy fans- this was a person who genuinely cared for him and the words on every note he received would make the poor boy blush uncontrollably and you envied how he’s yet to realize that he too was falling for this unknown person.
While you two were oblivious to the slip up of the universe, it took a toll on you.
Because the notes you’d leave on Karous desk, always ended up on Atsumu’s instead.
“I wanna meet them so bad. Just to see if they actually care and it’s not a prank. They haven’t given me a note and it’s been what a month? I doubt it was ever real.”
“With the amount of effort they gave, I’m sure it was real.”
It’s real for me even if it shouldn’t be.
There wasn’t any other way then to accept the feelings that stayed on your skin. The moments where you thought that being around Atsumu would bring you stressful banters and more, it turned into butterflies that surrounded your room. You chose to deny it at first but remembering that graduation and good-byes were near, you had to tell him at some point.
And when you did, you poured your heart out and not even a single drop was caught.
“Last words before I forget your dumbass?” He taunts while you felt your sweat drip down the side of your forehead as you couldn’t control it anymore. You wondered if there was a simple word to describe just how much you adored him without turning it into a whole speech. This was it- you had to do it or else you’d end up being stuck on the feeling of loving him.
“I..like you Atsumu and I can’t say good-bye without telling you.”
Then there was the awful silence that he gave making you clutch onto your shirt, preparing you for the worst.
But by the way he looked so terrified and frozen, you knew.
“Atsumu?”
“No- I’m sorry.”
“And I don’t know what I’d do if I let you leave again.” He whispers as he leans closer to you, taking your hands in his while your ability to speak has been taken away by how gentle he was as his thumb caresses your hand and a look that looked so fragile.
He takes his hand and cups your cheek, pulling you close to him as his vulnerability increases.
“Do you feel the same too?” He was being so careful because a wrong choice of a word could make it all fall apart again and you could feel how tense he was but he holds you like a gem- something so beautiful that it’d cost him his life if he ever dropped you.
Your hand lands on the same hand that was on your cheek while Atsumu’s eyes widen remembering how you neglected to hold his hand before.
But it stayed.
Closing your eyes and melting in his touch, you spoke.
“I never stopped loving you, Atsumu.”
He lets his forehead rest on yours, a smile on his lips, who was soon to be on yours.
“Then be mine all over again.”
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justsomefluff · 4 years
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Hey I saw your ateez reaction to the reader still using their baby blanket and was wondering if you could do one like that but instead the reader still sucks on their thumb when they sleep ( I still do that, it's kind of embarrassing lol but I cant sleep if I dont 😳🥺😗)
you're so cute aw I hope you like this <3
Hongjoong:
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you're his baaabbbbyyyyy
adores you so much
and the first time you guys have a sleepover you're nervous about it
and you're worried you won't be able to fall asleep
of course you haven't told him yet bc you haven't needed to
but when youre in bed and all snuggled up together
you can feel yourself getting drowsy
you cant actually fall asleep because you just need that comfort yk
eventually he falls asleep and you're like FINALLY
plan to wake up before him to hide it
but you fail
you're too comfy cozy when you actually fall asleep
and when I say you could have slept forever right there? I mean it
so when Joong inevitably wakes up before you and sees your thumb in your mouth?
he uwus so hard he falls out of the bed
the thump wakes you up and you yank your thumb out of your mouth, embarrassed
you look down on him from the bed and ask if he’s okay
he just stares at you with so much love in his eyes
clutching his chest with his hands
“you- you're so cute”
Seonghwa:
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Mama Hwa… ACTIVATE
I feel like seonghwa is the kind of boyfriend who likes being very upfront with things like insecurities and stuff
And by the time you guys start spending the night together, you know this
So you know you’re gonna have to tell him straight up
And when you do you’re super nervous and he gets worried
Like he doesn’t want to be the reason that you look so uncomfortable right now
Wants you to be able to talk about anything with him without fear of being judged
So encouraging and doesn’t push you to tell him anything
Wants you to come to him in your own time
Even though he’s drowning in worry and he wants to know so bad
“I need to suck my thumb to go to sleep please don’t think im weird I won’t do it here if you’re uncomfortable-“
“ITS OKAY”
Like oh… he’s cool with it
In bed that night, he just snuggles up right behind so that you can comfortable do your thing
As long as he gets to hold you? As long as youre comfortable and peaceful?
That’s all he needs
Yunho:
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He honestly doesn’t care as long as it doesn’t get in the way of cuddling
When you tell him and you’re so nervous about it that you’re shaking
He just holds your hands and looks at you so fondly
The look in his eyes alone is enough to calm you down
He’ll lean down a little bit, kiss your forehead, and pull you in for a hug
Just kind of rocks you both back and forth
Stays with you until you’re able to process the information lol
Like…he’s really okay with it… Yunho best boy
Waits until you calm down a little bit
Reassures you the entire time
Just tells you how much he loves you and how perfect you are the entire time
When you find your voice again and ask him if he’s really okay with it?
He’ll lean down sweetly and whisper in your ear
“Yes, but if it gets in the way of cuddles?” 
“Im gonna be pissed”
But that makes you laugh a little bit and you promise him you would never let anything get in the way of his cuddles
“Promise?” 
“Promise”
Yeosang:
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When you bring it up to Yeosang, he’s already half asleep
But you figured you should tell him anyway so that he isn’t surprised in the morning
Since he’s groggy and isnt really fully aware
Looks at you with big eyes and offers you his thumb
“MY THUMB NOT YOURS”
He looks a little relieved, no lie
But you have a good chuckle about it
“I’m just saying you could use mine if you needed it, I have two of them”
“So do I”
“Still…”
Either way he doesn’t care
He really would let you suck his thumb if you really wanted lmao
Just does not care
Just do what you gotta do to get to sleep
As long as it doesn’t interrupt his sleep? His snuggles? Does not matter
Makes you feel really comfortable
Because he doesn’t push you to give him a reason 
Doesn’t ask questions, just kind of accepts it as a part of you
Will fall asleep before you and you’re just kinda like
Sigh of relief
Happy with your absolutely perfect boyfriend who somehow manages to get even more perfect with every conversation you have
San:
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San strikes me as one of the easiest people to talk to
Especially if you’re dating
Just makes you feel so safe and at home that you’re able talk about any topic you need to
Even if you’re nervous to bring something up, he makes it so easy to talk about
So when you tell him you want to talk about something
He’s so willing and receptive
Like yes, tell me everything and I will do whatever I can to help
Having this conversation might be a little bit more difficult for you if you’re really insecure and worried about what he will think about you afterwards
But he will just wait for you
Never pressures you for the sake of time or anything
Just wants to be there for you until you’re ready
Telling him goes extraordinarily well
He’s like “that’s not weird… I mean I sleep with Shiber the majority of the time. Its not really that much different. If it’s what you need, then I’m okay with it”
Happy, loving boy smile
You love that he is able to compare the things you do to make you feel more normal
Just so amazing at making you feel understood
In this house we are soft for Sannie
Mingi:
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So you really wanna bring this up to him before you have your first sleepover
But if he senses that something is bothering you???
Worried boyfriend system: ON
He immediately assumes that he did something wrong
And when you assure him that it isn’t anything that he did?
He’s like WHO HURT YOU
And you’re like… I did? Lmao 
Like who hurt me? ME
And he assumes you’re injured 
Wrong again, my dear
He’s full sweating by the time you finally tell him what’s on you’re mind
And he takes the biggest breath
Like THANK GOD
He’s just happy its nothing he did lmao
Literally his response is “oh, ok whatever it’s cool”
And he just moves on from it, no need to dwell
It doesn’t change his opinion of you so? NEXT
Wooyoung:
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Okay so you know Wooyoung is a ham okay
And thats why you’re worried
Like you know he would never hurt your feelings on purpose
But he might do it accidentally bc this is something that genuinely makes you insecure
So if he makes fun of it, it will hit you where it hurts, even if he doesn’t mean it
You tell him you need to talk… wrong way to start this conversation okay let me tell you
“ARE YOU BREAKING UP WITH ME PLEASE NO”
“WOOYOUNG NO SHUT UP LET ME FINISH”
“Oh”
When you finally get the courage to blurt it out
He damn near laughs at you
Like “THATS IT?!”
“…I guess that’s it”
“As long as you arent breaking up with me”
like… “I was worried you would break up with me after I told you”
“No, dumb, never”
Gives you a hug and a kiss and spends your first sleepover giving snuggles and loving on you
Jongho:
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Protective boyyyyyyy
Just wants the best for you, always
So open to talking about things
Also really perceptive
Know you’re worried before you do
“Do you need to talk? I’m here if you do”
Like he’s so loving im cry
Telling him is a breeze
He calms you down and offers conversation before you realize youre ready to tell him about this habit of yours
Will tease you a little
“Oh my literal baby”
“Shut up”
“Wait… is that more comforting than my cuddles wtf?”
And then you have to reassure him that his cuddles are the most comforting and you love them
And thats how he got you to forget about your worries
Because he made you have to comfort him
Jongho psychologist 
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dokoni-mo · 4 years
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Forgotten Coffee || Darth Vader x Reader
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(A/N: yes hi so I wrote this for my good, good friend jojo @obiwankenobiness ,, she came up with this prompt and i ABSOLUTELY had to write it. This is one hell of a big ol fluffy fluff, so be warned! however, it might do you some good after chapter 5 of BaT :’))) speaking of which, I have tagged all my normal people for Bat/FaT,, i hope that’s okay!! one last thing - this is set after the events of RotJ and before the epilouge of FaT. I will link my masterlist below if you don’t know what im talking about/need a refresher!! I hope you all enjoy, ESPECIALLY you, Jojo. Thank you so much for being so kind, and thank you even more for being such a dear friend. ily and I hope this can make you happy, and I hope even more that it’s everything you ever wanted <3 )
Link to Masterlist : [x] 
WARNINGS: cursing, small amount of angst, TOOTH-ROTTING FLUFF, otherwise none!! 
Key: (F/N) = first name
Word Count: ~3500
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Making a house on your new home planet was the easy part. Making it a home was the challenging part. 
It had been about half a year since the fall of the Empire. You and Vader had seemingly just gotten settled into this planet, learning about its climate, weather habits, vegetation and wildlife together along the way. It was quite the beautiful place, and the perfect place to hide. 
The planet was far, far away from any known systems, and much further away from any trace of the Empire. The two of you picked the planet for this specific reason; to be away from everyone. However, this hadn’t stopped you from telling his children where the planet was, pinging them a signal once you were able to construct a communication device strong enough. 
Was it sort of a risky move? Sure, it was. But you both agreed that his children deserved to know where the two of you were. 
Just in case they run into trouble and need our help, was how you justified it. 
Vader agreed with this, but disagreed at the same time. 
Yes, he did think it was a good idea for Luke and Leia to know where their father is, but also didn’t want anyone to know of the planet. Vader was unnerved, to say the absolute least, that somehow someone would find your new home and destroy it, and him alongside. Or, even worse…
Destroy you. 
He couldn’t bear the thought. 
Even just picturing you harmed in any way… 
It brought back old ghosts to Vader. Ones he didn’t wish to remember or visit him. 
All he simply wished to do was live out the rest of his days in peace, here on this nowhere planet with you. 
He, however, was finding this difficult to do. No matter how hard he tried, tried for you, his mind would slip back into a state of unbridled worry. 
That afternoon was one of those times. 
Constructing the house was proving to be much more difficult than you had originally thought. Coming from a village of people who made their own homes out of recycled materials, you had believed that constructing a house should be not much of a problem for you. Granted, laying out the foundations of said house really wasn’t. However, what went in the house was the challenging part. 
You knew that he needed certain things to keep him alive and comfortable (his meditation pod and bacta tank), but you never believed that constructing these things would be so challenging. Yes, you were trying to juggle this feat alongside the repairs to his suit, but his accommodations were the far more stubborn and frustrating of the two tasks. With  only having the rubble of a crashed Star Destroyer to work with, you had to bullshit your way around a lot of problems you occurred. You couldn’t, however, bullshit too much, because then you would start to jeopardize his health and comfort. 
Those were two things you were not willing to gamble with. 
With the setting sun creeping in through the windows of your house, you decided that enough was enough for one day. You had battled with the filter to his bacta tank for far too long, and your muscles and bones were complaining because of it. Hobbling your way into the half-furnished living room, you sat down upon the sofa with a long, deep sigh, relief washing over you as your legs got a much needed break.
A sheen of sweat on your forehead, you pulled off your fingerless gloves as quickly as possible, stretching and clamping them as you pulled your goggles off of your face, setting them beside you. With your hands now stretched, you focused on providing some relief to your legs, rubbing your hands up and down your thighs in an attempt to soothe your muscles. 
Vader must have sensed that you had completed your work for the day, since he was quick to come in from the garden to see you. Looking up at his large, tall, black frame coming through the doorway, you smiled up at him, your cheeks pink from both the sight of your lover just barely fitting through the doorframe and your raised body temperature from your work. Closing the door behind him, Vader’s gaze went to your face. 
“Are you finished for the evening, darling?” he asked you, the bass in his voice nearly making the windows shake. 
You nodded your head, making circles with your shoulders to stretch them out, “Yeah, I am. Do you want anything for dinner? I’m not really hungry but I’ll make you whatever you want.” 
“That is quite alright.” he said, “I do not seem to have much of an appetite tonight either.” 
You ceased to stretch your shoulders at your words, the smile on your face forming into a concerned look as you gazed upon your lover. 
This was the third meal in a row that he had refused. It wasn’t a matter of that he felt bad for you making him food, no. The two of you have had that discussion long ago. You were afraid this was a far more pressing matter, and you had a good idea of what it was. 
“Love,” you said, your voice lowered to match your concern, “You haven’t eaten since dinner last night… you have to keep up your strength.” 
He stared at you for a long moment before saying anything. 
“I am aware, darling.” 
“Then how about I make you some dinner, okay?” you asked, your tone still soft, “I’ll bring it to your pod like you like it.” 
“No. That is not necessary. I do not wish to consume anything at the moment. I thank you for offering, however, dear.” 
You let out a small sigh. You loved Vader with every atom in your body, but damn was he stubborn. 
“Vee.” you said, your tone now firm, “You’re making me worried.” 
He tilted his armored head to the side, the sound of his respirator in your ears, “How so?” 
“You haven’t been eating much recently, love.” you explained, “And I’ve been noticing how much time you spend outside… Is there something you need to tell me, dear?” 
He simply just stared at you again, taking in the sight of your worried face. 
You didn’t deserve to feel such a way. You didn’t need the added stress of worrying about him. 
He decided it would be best to tell you what was happening. 
He hung his head slightly, “I… I have been troubled, darling.” 
“Troubled?” you asked. 
“Yes.” 
You eyed him for a moment. 
That was all he needed to tell you. 
“Vee, listen to me, okay?” you said, “No one is going to find us here. The only two people in the entire galaxy that know where we are is Luke and Leia, and there’s no way in hell that they would rat us out. There is literally no reason why the Empire or anyone would come here looking for us. This planet is in the middle of nowhere. We will be okay, dear. I promise.” 
He picked up his head to look at you again, making you offer him a small, warm smile in return. 
You were so breathtakingly gorgeous to him. 
Both inside and out. 
He wanted to believe you. He really did. 
And he did trust you. More than anyone he ever had, in fact. 
But, still.. 
This feeling inside him, the fear he felt…
He couldn’t shake it. No matter how hard he tried. 
Your words did soothe his nerves a certain amount, but still…
This issue would need time.
You both knew this, unconsciously. 
He only could pray that you would accept this and stop your worrying. 
He didn’t want you to stress. 
He loved you far too much for that. 
Walking his heavy, large boots over to you, he reached down to your face, giving your cheek a gentle brush with the back of his knuckles. 
Your cheeks stained pink again as he spoke, “I appreciate your concern, dear. I believe I will retire for the night.” 
Your lips parting, you weren’t expecting him to just go to bed so early and leave it at that. You wanted to protest, to get him to talk about it more, but you knew better than to press the subject. 
It took you this long for him to open up to you even a little bit. You didn’t want all your work together to go to waste. 
No. Instead, you gave him a little smile and a nod, “Okay, dear. Goodnight, I love you.” 
“I love you too, (F/N).” 
With that, he left the living room to your shared bedroom, the weight of his steps making the wooden floorboards beneath him creak and moan. You followed him with your gaze as you watched him leave, noticing how his cape fluttered in the wind behind him. 
His cape…
It was quite old now, worn even. The end of it was in tatters, and significantly lighter in hue than the rest of the material. 
It looked… sad. 
Just like he had been, before you and him came to be a thing. 
Your lips parting again, an idea shot through your mind as you processed the sight of his cape. 
An idea to you, but he would call it more of a scheme. 
A determined smile came upon your face. 
You set yourself up for a long, long night, but you didn’t care.
You would do anything, stay up countless nights, if it meant he was at peace and happy. 
Once he disappeared into your shared bedroom, you made for your fabric cabinet, setting your scheme into motion. 
~~~\
The night had been a long one, that was nothing but a fact. 
You had brewed seemingly endless amounts of caf to keep you awake, and your tongue was quite sick of the taste by the time morning had came. You didn’t even realize how long you had worked until you heard the birds chirping outside your window. Looking up from your completed project strewn across your dining table, your felt the bags underneath your eyes as you saw the sunlight creep inside your home as a welcome intruder. 
Shit. It was almost time to wake him up. 
Rising from your chair, you stretched and yawned as you made your way into the kitchen, stopping in front of the counter and pouring yourself another cup of caf. Bringing the mug to the table, you placed the cup upon it's surface before padding your feet across the hallway to your bedroom. Creaking the door open, you slowly tip-toed your way to his meditation pod, pressing your ear against the cool surface of the metal. Gently, you knocked on the metal, your voice matching as you spoke. 
“Vee.” you said, your voice quiet from how tired you were, “It’s time to wake up.” 
After a brief pause of silence, you heard the whirr of the pod placing his helmet and mask upon his head. Stepping back, you watched as the pod hissed open, another yawn escaping your lips. Stepping forward again, you reached into the metal container to your love, helping him out of it as you spoke again. 
“Morning Vee.” you said as his boots made contact with the floor. 
“Good Morning, darling.” he rumbled out, his voice deeper as it shaked off his slumber. 
Smiling tiredly up to him, you asked him your usual morning question, “What do you want for breakfast?” 
Looking down at you, Vader instantly noticed the dark circles under your eyes. A pang of concern shooting through him, he cupped your face in his large, gloved hands. 
“Darling.” he said, “Are you alright?” 
“Of course I am.” you said, “Why wouldn’t I be?” 
“You look as if you did not get any rest last night. Did something keep you awake?” 
You blinked at him slowly in confusion at first, your tired mind making you slow to process. Blinking again as you remembered what had kept you awake, a small smile painted your lips. 
“Yeah.” you said, “Something did.” 
He was definitely worried now, “What was it?” 
“A surprise!” 
He tilted his head at this. He certainly was not expecting that. 
“A surprise?” 
“Yeah!” you exclaimed, taking one of his hands into your own, “Come see!” 
Pulling him out of the bedroom and over to the kitchen, you stopped him once he was in front of the dining table. Taking a few steps in front of him, you picked up his surprise from the table’s surface, holding it in your tired, groggy grasp as you presented it up to him with a dopey smile on your face. 
He was shocked, but in quite a good way. 
A cape?
“I made you a new cape!” you said proudly, showing him the front and back of the cloth. 
The new cape was a medium-toned blue, large enough to fit across his broad shoulders, and long enough to just barely miss the ground as he stood. At the bottom of the cape was a thick strip of golden cloth, an intricate pattern woven into it, and the stitching was noticeably hand-done. 
It was...
Perfect. 
You smiled down at the fabric as you spoke, “I just thought that giving you a little change would do you some good. I know we just got your new hands to work, and we finally got some privacy here on this planet, so I thought I would also make this as a little celebration gift.” 
You turned your gaze to him as you continued, a smile still on your tired face, “Also, your old one was really raggedy, so I made you this new one. You can tell me if you don’t like it, though. I won’t be offended. I know it’s kinda out of your style…” 
Vader was speechless. 
Vader was hardly ever speechless, but he simply could not comprehend the sight before him. 
This girl, who he loved oh, so dearly with every fiber, every ounce of his being…
Made something so beautiful, so perfect…
For him. 
She stayed up all hours of the night, slaving away at this cape…
For him. 
How.
How did he get so damn lucky? 
How did he deserve any of this? 
This house? This cape? 
You? 
After everything he had done? 
He was sure right then that he was the luckiest man in the galaxy. 
Realizing that he still hadn’t said anything, Vader responded to you. 
“My dear,” he said, his head tilted to the side, “I shall adorn anything you make with pride.” 
Another dopey smile coming onto your exhausted face, a yawn came out of your throat, “Really? You like it?” 
“Yes.” 
You let out a tiny squeal of happiness, “I’m so glad! I’ll iron it after breakfast and help you put it on.” 
Vader watched as you folded up his new cape and set it on the table, right next to the cup of caf you poured earlier. Picking up his gaze, he watched your much smaller frame begin to pad your feet into the kitchen.
“Speaking of breakfast,” you said over your shoulder, opening the cabinets to see what kinds of ingredients you had available, “What would you like?” 
Vader said nothing, not moving one muscle as he stared at you. 
He was… in awe. 
How did you do it? He could visibly see the lack of sleep you had gotten, yet you still pressed on. You asked him what he wished to consume without a second thought, ignoring the fact that you were dead tired. 
You were so beautiful. So strong. 
He couldn’t fathom how he deserved you. How you stayed so strong despite how life had been so cruel to you. 
He couldn’t begin to fathom how the universe could make such a perfect human being. 
You…
You were the only one in so, so long that saw Vader not as a machine nor a weapon…
But a person. A living, breathing, person. 
You did everything for him. You made him happy, you calmed his nerves, you soothed his anger, you listened to his rambles, you made him a house, you helped him to escape the clutches of the Empire....
You saved his life. 
He loved you. 
He loved you so, so much. 
He would never be able to find the words to tell you just how much he did. 
“Vee.” he heard you say, snapping him out of his awe-struck state, “You’re staring again. Did you hear me? What would you like for breakfast? I’ll make you anything you want.” 
He didn’t want anything to consume that morning. 
Nothing at all. 
He only wanted you. To be close to you, to hold you tight and never let you go. 
And he planned to do as such. 
Stepping forward across the expanse of food flooring that separated the two of you, Vader watched as a confused expression glinted across your face. You asked him what he was doing, but he gave you no response. Instead, he leaned down closer to your height, wrapping his big, strong arms around your waist. Making sure that you were secure in his grasp, he hoisted you up, slinging you over one of his strong shoulders. 
A deep pink blush spread over your cheeks, “V-Vee, what-” 
Ignoring your confusion once more, Vader carried you back into your shared bedroom, making sure that you were comfortable yet secure in his grasp. Pushing open the door to the bedroom with his boot, Vader carried you over to the bed in the center of the room, making the blush on your cheeks deepen in hue. 
Expecting to get thrown onto the bed’s surface, you were surprised when your love sat upon the bed, his weight making the wood and mattress below groan. Soon after sitting down, Vader moved you so that you were seated in his broad lap, your legs straddling his strong, large waist. Snaking up his arms under your own, Vader pulled you close to his huge chest, getting you as close to him as possible.
Your tired brain making you slower to process what was happening, Vader took it upon himself to help you along, resting his armored chin on your small shoulder. 
“Hold me, darling.” he said, his deep voice much softer than normal. 
Feeling your heart swell in your chest, you slowly wrapped your arms around his armored neck, nuzzling your face into his shoulder armor as you held him tightly. 
Vader was much much larger than you, but it made him all the better to cuddle with. His lap was surprisingly soft, despite how muscular he was beneath all the leather, and his grasp around you was so, so soothing. Closing your eyes peacefully, you breathed in his scent as he rubbed one of his hands up and down your back. His gloved hand was quite large, and nearly engulfed your entire lower back. 
He was so gentle with you. It soothed you to no end.
You felt yourself start to drift off to sleep, feeling so safe and secure in his arms. Before you could, however, you heard his deep voice speak to you. Since you were pressed to close to his chest, you could feel the rumble of his voice’s bass from within. 
“I love you endlessly, darling.” he said, his voice still much softer than normal, “Are you aware of this?” 
You were far too tried for words, so you simply nodded your head against his shoulder is response. 
Vader let out a satisfied rumble. He could feel every single one of his nerves and fears melt away as he held you, soothing him to no end. Picking up his head from your shoulder, he pressed the triangle mouthpiece of his mask into your hair, making a small smile appear on your lips. 
His version of a kiss, you took it. 
He rubbed your back with his hand once more, speaking to you again, “Rest easy, darling. I shall continue to hold you until you awaken. Forget about your tasks and rest with me for the day. I shall keep you warm and protect you from all harm, for the rest of time. I love you, (F/N), my darling. You have made my life complete. I wish for nothing more than to be beside you for the rest of my days. You are my entire life, (F/N), my everything. I love you so, so much.” 
A small smile still on your face, you held onto your love tight as you felt yourself drift off into sleep. As he promised, Vader held onto you for as long as you slept, nothing but thoughts of you in his mind. 
It was a beautiful sight, but one that no other man should ever see. A reformed sith lord, holding onto the love of his life on the planet they had escaped to, in the house that she had built, far, far away from any prying eyes, from any harm. 
Your forgotten cup of caf upon the table filled the air with it's scent. 
That day, this house was no longer just a house. 
But a home. 
~~~
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Fading Summer
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He held the purple controller with deadly hands, sitting shoulder to shoulder, feet from the TV with Kirishima, Denki, and Deku. The N64 you brought into the dorms has been the center of attention since you pulled it out of the dull cardboard box . Purple grape with one purple grape controller and the other jungle green. The other two controllers where black and midnight blue that you, the ash blonde, Kiri and Mina spent hours....weeks finding so more people could play either Mario kart or Smash bros together.
At first the scarlet eyed boy was aprahensive about the old gaming system. He saw how Kirishima and Pikachu would spend hours upon hours on their shared switch that could have been spent studying or training.
That was until he was challenged by you one lazy afternoon.
"Come on Katsu play one game with us!!!" Eiji begged, patting a spot between you and himself. Katasuki lounged on the couch, legs outstretched as he was planning to watch a movie before you two barged in.
Before you used your puppy dog eyes to get the remote so you two could play.
"No shark face." He sneered over the rim of his book. He locked eyes with you before a smile crept onto those soft lips.
"He's just scared he'll get his asked kicked is all Eiji." She said haunty, as she selected her character.
"Oh like hell I am." He snarls, climbing from the couch and forcing you and Kiri to scoot away from one another to make room.
He never could ignore the call of a challenge. And from then on he bested everyone, everytime in whatever game but you.
When he asked why you wouldn't want a switch instead your face lit up, as if reliving the bitter sweet nostalgia as you said.
"I've just had so many good times playing this with my friends and family. I just can't give it up."
So he had learned to love the feeling of the smooth plastic in his hands as this small thing was something that made him feel closer to you. Especially now that you two spent countless summer hours right here in front of the TV, laughing, shoulder to shoulder with a notebook keeping score of each others wins.
A notebook that lies open to the dark eyed boy, displaying the harsh tallies of class 1As winnings, everyone had at least one inky black tally before Katsuki played.
Everyone but you who had been absent since finishing dinner. His eyes wander to the stairs leading to the girls dorms before "PLAYER ONE WINNER" is bellowed from the TV.
"Come on Katsu let someone else win!" Mina whines as she pouts on the couch
"Nah you dip shits should just get better." He says dropping the controller to make his way to the couch.
"Where's Y/N?" Deku asks earning a glare from the ash blonde for asking first, "She's missing the last tournament before school starts again."
"Oh she said she wasn't feeling too well at dinner." Momo says, bringing the snacks from the kitchen. "She said she was going to bed."
You press the heels of your palms into your eyes.
"Get your shit together." You growl harshly at your reflection. Fat tears threatening to spill again, "Why are you crying over something so fucking stupid!"
Your reflection doesn't answer as you stare yourself in the eye, it only mirrors you splashing hot water onto your face as you scrub a towel over your cheeks.
When you hold eye contact again, it's as if you weren't crying.
You paced in your room, damning yourself for thinking sleep would soothe the weighted void that sits in your chest. Chiseling away at your heart until you were compelled to move.
To run, if even for a moment to have a taste of the dying summer air on your tongue one more time.
You stalk down the stairs quietly, having waited long enough for the tournament to be over. The light from the TV glows faintly in the dark hallway, you eased into the shadows on silent feet with your eyes on the prize.
"Oi, You're not as quiet as you think you are." You jump what feels like six feet in the air. Hand hovering over the cool handle of the front door.
The gruff voice comes from the direction of the living room and you do not need to turn around to know who it belongs too.
You thought for sure that whoever was in the living room was either knocked out or absorbed in the late night TV.
You feel your heart hammer in your chest, blinking furiously at the lingering tears. You're afraid your voice might give you away but your hesitation will tip him off.
"Oh Katsu, you're up so late. And on the first school night!" You tease him as you normally would, though you keep your back to him, he sucks his teeth.
"And where are you going at 10:30 at night?" You don't have to see him to know he is crossing his arms with distaste.
"Im just stepping out to the convenience store." You huff, not sure how much longer you can use your voice evenly.
The sun had already set so early tonight compared to the rest of summer. The sun no longer wanting to kiss the earth, to kiss you for over eight hours a day.
No it was dwindling and dwindling fast.
And that *scared* you.
"This late? By yourself? I don't think so." He says darkly. Hiding the concern in his voice the only way he knows how, with malice.
"Oh Katsuki-kun. I'm a strong independent young hero. I can handle myself for a ten minute walk." Except it won't be a ten minute walk, your feet will urge you further. You pull the handle and with it the door just for it to be slammed shut by a hot palm. He looms over you now, so close you can feel his breath on your ear when he speaks.
"Not by yourself. It can wait til morning. If its medicine I'll get it." You feel his eyes on you as they survey, you bite your lip debating on tricking him.
On sending him on a wild goose chase just so you could sneak out on that ten minute walk.
But you think better of it, he would be honest with you if the shoe was on the other foot and I'm sure he'd want you to be honest now.
Whether you wanted to admit it or not you knew in the back of your head that Bakugou Katsuki could read you like a book and vice versa.
It was only natural with how much time the two of you spent together this summer.
This now decaying summer that you could smell in the air after the rain, the slight smell of decomposing leaves that is so faint you almost think it false until Mina made that damn comment this afternoon. Wrapped in her hot pink towel, yellow eyes glued on Kiri who wrestles with Katsu in the pool.
*"Its gonna be winter before we know it." *
And those words hadn't left you since.
Not even now under the heated gaze of your crush.
The one who kinda reminded you of summer itself.
Hot, explosive like a storm and almost unpredictable.
"I'm going Katsuki." You say darkly, most you faulter but he is not like most, "So you can either let me go alone or you come with me."
He scarlet eyes rover over you, unsure of what you're feeling in the low cast of the moonlight from outside but your tone tells him something is wrong whatever it is.
Something tells him you aren't going to the corner store either.
"Fine." He bites out, resisting the urge to push you against the door to tell you that you are not going, instead he pushes away, "Just let me grab my fucking phone."
He walks backwards to the living room sending you a glare before turning on his heel.
A glare in warning not to leave without him. So you don't.
He huffs as the two of you walk in silence, eyes watching the corner store fade behind the both of you.
"So where are we really headed?" He sighs in mock agony.
"You'll see!!" Your mood has improved some, at least since you pulled in a giant breathe of air when the two of you stepped outside.
The crickets still singing in the warm night, calling to you in their song.
Your eyes look to the sky to see the full moon, your whole body relishing the warmth of the night time air. Smile so wide on your face that it hurts.
A smile that Katsuki finds contagious as his lips turn upwards, eyes glued to you.
You hear a clock chime signaling the time and you gasp, grabbing onto Katsuki's rough hand, dragging him as you break into a full spring.
"We're gonna miss the train!" You yell to him which encourages him to keep pace.
Once the doors close behind you, you both grip your knees gasping for air.
The only other person on the late night train smiles, eyes twinkling with sudden memories of their own late nights.
"Where the fuck are we going?" Katsuki asks with little bite in his voice as you settle in front of the window.
"Its a secret!!!" You sing song as the train rushes by scenery that he watches you drink up as if this is the last time you'll see it.
It isn't until the train crosses the bridge does he realize you two are headed to the last stop.
Which come faster than he'd like, only now is he realizing he could watch you stare out at the stars all night, the train chimes overhead and you stand pulling him once more.
You find yourselves in a huge crowd and you smile pulling him further through the throngs of people. You stop when you see little stands set up every where filled to the brim even so late at night. You stop suddenly to ask a woman in a beautiful yukata that shimmers in pinks and golds like the setting sun.
"Excuse me what is this?" You ask politely, your curiosity earning a huge smile.
"Ah this is the End of the Summer Festival!" When she says the word end you squeeze Katsuki's hand tighter, "All things summer is here for you to enjoy!"
He watches your face almost become crest fallen.
"Why so late in the day," His tone comes out harsh and the woman glances between the two of you giving a small blush.
"Ah it's an all day event so everyone can enjoy it! Some people work so late they were missing it and others just couldnt say good bye to summer before sunset. Please enjoy the festival!"
You blink hard and try to take in your surroundings. You spy many little market stands filled with food, games and hell even an arcade.
Katsuki does not pull away from your soft grip on his hand, in fact his interlocks your fingers so you can pull him better. You don't look back when he does it and you don't look back as you pull him through the stands.
You start by buying you both Yakitori, followed by mouthwatering Ayu, some Takoyaki and all sumed up by sweet Taiyaki.
That is until you spot the famous colored cotton candy shaped like a fat unicorn horn.
Katsuki does not complain while he waits in line with you, your eyes finding your next adventure. He does not complain when you ask him to take a picture of you underneath the paper lanterns, that hit you in such a way that he cannot take his eyes off of you, or your smiling face as you stare at him.
You do not realize he sends the picture to himself as you slide your hand back into his offering him some of the sugary string to which he takes a large bite.
Letting the sugar dissolve agaisnt his tongue he wonders if your lips will be as sweet if not sweeter. He blushes but you do not notice as you drag him to a game.
"Step right up! Only 500 yen!" The man calls, "Break the record of seven watermelons with one punch and win the grand prize!"
Your eyes widen with glee as you see the oversized cat plush holding your favorite dessert, a taiyaki bun, in its obnoxiously cute black paws. The thing is so cute and sweet just looking at it makes Katsuki a little nauseous but when he sees the want glinting in your eyes he reluctantly releases your hand with out your asking to crack his neck.
"Alright line up as many as you've got." His eyes gleam with competative arrogance, forearm dancing with small explosions.
"Alright. If you can do 10 then I will throw in 10,000 yen." The elderly man says smugly lining up over 25 watermelons.
"Heh. Get ready to pay up gramps. Oh and of course I want that cat too."
"Sure thing kid. But you gotta get seven if you wanna win that for your pretty girlfriend over there." He laughs and Katsuki's cheeks burn with rage and blush.
He winds up and packs it with punch as he slams his fist into the first watermelon obliterating it and the shock from the blast causes the other 25 watermelons to explode as well. You squeal with delight.
"KATSUKI-KUN YOU WON!" Practically jumping with joy over his triumph confirming that he would do it all over again just to see you that happy.
Even if it took him braking 25,000 watermelons he would fucking do it for just a glimpse of the smile you've been hiding the past few days.
Katsuki smirks with manic malice as he jumps up to grab the oversized cat before holding out his hand.
The elderly man stands in uter shock as he stares down the red mess before him hesitant as he digs around for his little silver box of cash. He counts out the 10k yen sending you two on your way.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" You say as you squeeze the hell out of the cat, still jumping. Katsu sucks his teeth unable to keep the genuine smile off of his own face.
"It was nothing." He says as you slip your ever soft palm to his. His skin buzzes everytime yours touches his and he gladly let's you take the lead.
"Ah I'm thirsty after all that excitement." You beam, Bakugou spies a soda stand, fingering the easily got yen in his pocket.
"I'll get us a cherry soda, stay put." He says as he stands you off to the side since the line is hatefully long. He stares down at his phone at the picture of you he just took, smiling like a mad man as he waits.
You will always be worth the wait.
"This is your final warning." You growl darkly, causing Bakguou to look up with sharp eyes. He sees you placing the stuffed animal on the bench as this guy harasses you.
"Come on sugar tits." Katsuki practically blows up in line then and there as he stalks towards your back. He slips his right arm around your front pressing into your left hip bone pushing you into his body. He tilts his head as he left hand ignites inches from the guys face.
"Did you just fucking call *my* girl sugar tits?" His voice is so dark near your ear that you blush, letting your quirk fade from your palms.
And did he just say my girl?
Your gut clenches as he pulls you impossibly closer. Hand still letting off pops.
"I think you owe her a fucking apology before I make you sorry you ever thought you could disrespect a woman like that you stupid fuck."
"I..I'm sorry." The guy stammers with his now burnt off eyebrows as he bows deeply.
"Grab Neko-chan, Y/N." Katsuki purrs in your ear barely letting you go to do so. You hold onto the cat with all your might, heart banging against your rib cage as you overthink the encounter.
He was just doing it to be nice right?
You hesitantly reach for his hand before changing your mind. He glances at you with searing red eyes offering you his open palm.
"Where to next?" He asks, you stare at the invitation, frozen for a moment before you grab onto him with a strong hold.
"This way!" You smile taking him and Neko-chan in tow. You lead him to the small arcade challanging him to see who can win the most in street fighter.
He somehow kicks your ass by one match and you smile at this genuine excitement for victory. He catches you staring as you blush, nuzzling half of your face into Neko-chan's fur, making your eyes seem larger and doe like.
Katsuki swallows, more blush dusting his cheeks as he asks is a gruff tone.
"Whatchya starin at?" You giggle in response.
"Nothing!" You fight another giggle, arms tightening around black fur, "I just like your real smile is all."
He sucks his teeth and looks away not trusting himself to ignore the urge to shove that damn plush out of the way to see the smile you're hiding behind it, or to keep himself from kissing those lips that are curled up.
"I'll be right back." He leans in close to you with nothing separating you two but Neko-chan, "Try not to let anyone else hit on ya kay?"
"K...kay." He's pretty sure that's the first time you've stumbled over your words, positive that's the first time he's seen your cheeks so red.
On the way back from the bathroom he spies two little necklaces in the display case of prizes. One is a purple N64 console and the other is the matching controller. He likes the idea of them around your neck thanks to him and taps the counter with his freshly won 10,000 yen tapping at the set.
He produces the two small chains and watches as your eyes light up.
"Aaahhh!" You say separating the two as you slide the N64 console around your neck, holding out the controller to him. He frowns as he glares at it.
"You're supposed to wear both." He growls, though his grimace fades with every second you stare at him.
"No silly they are best friend necklaces!!!" You half sequal as you shove it over his neck. You tuck it beneath his black skull shirt, "See now it's our secret."
You smile a devilish smirk before you glance at the time on the analog clock behind him. You grab onto his hand with a death grip.
"Katsuki come on we are gonna miss it!" You whine as you drag him back into the busy street further and further through the festival until the people are so few and far between he wonders where you're taking him.
That is until his smells the tang of salted air brought in by what is normally a refreshing breeze that feels chilled from the changing seasons.
You rush him to the sand, breathing in the heavily summer scent, kicking off your shoes to feel the once warmed sand.
"Come on Katsuki-kun come on!" You urge as he fights with his own shoes willing to follow you to the ends of the Earth and it feels that way where you're taking him. Past a small bonfire to a secluded part of the beach where the moon hangs high over the ocean.
One can see all of the stars in the universe there in that little spot, his eyes look up drinking it all in before looking at an even more beautiful sight.
His heart skips a beat as your eyes dance in the starlight, cheeks now moon kissed and hair ruffled from the wind off the ocean, you close your eyes for just a moment to breath it all in.
The last bit of summer that you can smell before it all begins to disappear into sharper, more crisp smells.
He's close enough to you that he can smell the salt and sugar clinging to your skin, to your lips. He sighs, content for once in his life. Then the stars begin to fall in the deep reflection of your eyes.
"Katsu look!" You whisper shout and he follows your gaze to watch the sky fall.
"Make a wish make a wish!" You urge again and he silently prays that this moment will never end.
But sadly it does, as quickly as it came it went and your crest fallen face has his heart jumping into his throat. He attempts to swallow it down.
"Something wrong?" He asks so softly you wonder if it is still Bakugou sitting next to you and that one little question causes the tears to spill.
Yes something was wrong, terribly wrong.
"Oi..." He pulls you to him shielding your tears from the world as his hand subconsciously trailed up and down your spine, "Why are you crying? Are you not enjoying the last bit of summer?"
"That's it Katsu that's the problem. S..sum..." You choke on your tears before continuing, "Summer is ending and before you know it, it will be winter again. And then a new year and then summer will have flown by faster and faster until the next thing you know my whole life has slipped through my fingers. And I will be left feeling as if I missed all of it. Just like I am now, like I always do."
You fist his shirt as you cry, let it all out all the horrible thoughts of your life going by in the blink of an eye, as every new winter brings you more and more unhappiness and you are unsure why.
You only find solace in summer as things seem to slow down. When the days are stretched deep into the evening and each hour is blessed with such happy memories. Times of you with your N64, of you spending many hours outside baking in the heat of the sun, of miserable days when even the icecream is happy to melt. And especially this summer, *this* night that you've spent with Katsuki.
Memories you can never replace and pray
Hope and plead to any Kamisama who is listening that they will never allow you to forget.
"Hey it's all right." He soothes, "We can come back to this festival every year to help say good bye."
You hiccup, your tears slowing.
"And if that doesn't work I'll lasso the fucking sun for you. I'll be your summer incarnate. I'll do anything, *anything* to keep my girl smiling. To keep you smiling. All you have to do is fucking name it."
You blink away the tears as you stare up into his face and you can tell he's serious that he means it. Red fireworks erupt over head, lighting his eyes with an undying fire and you kiss him. Kiss him how you wanted to all summer. Slow burn that quickly ignites as your hands grab onto one another. Each fire work encouraging deeper and deeper kisses until you pull away. Almost gasping for breath. Your skin feeling heated as it does when you lie out in the sun too long. You hold his gaze, heart fluttering, eyes pricking with tears once more.
"Then lasso me the fucking sun, Katsuki."
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rqs902 · 4 years
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a lin ran feature :’) i respect hes self-aware about his need to be more than cute to succeed. lin ran has always given me a vibe that hes very serious and tough on himself. he looks soft but has high demands and seems very determined to get what he wants.
im not worried about li hao bc hes surrounded by a bunch of kids who can teach him how to dance LOL not just lin ran but like jin fan and tianci too
what is this pole and could they not move it LOL
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lol so jin fan and tianci did a flippy trick and we just gonna pretend like it didnt happen lol okay 
ugh so jin fan kinda got to do more dancing than other stages but i was still hoping itd be more!!! but man lin ran is really killing with his stage presence here
leave it to ycw to speak loudly and vocally about his friends being injured so people recognize their suffering
LOL lin ran’s sassy “im not stupid!!” but yea the third stage was really rough for him, so im glad he was able to recover 
LOL lin ran again casually threatening the production team to be like “please edit this stage well” “please don’t cut our segment short” LOL 
lol yea im not surprised at this point that li hao won even tho it shouldve been lin ran. youku is def making these rankings up. lol gjm did you even look at lin ran’s facial expressions???? lol making up excuses for youku wat
lin mo praising lin ran and giving him encouragement like a true bro bc he knows how hard lin ran worked for this stage. i wonder if he designed the stage rigging
AY I RESPECT OSCAR. hes a good kid and someone whos willing to speak his mind to address problems, thats awesome. they need someone to do that. he’s direct with the problems but also directly follows by complimenting them and saying how great they could be if they pulled through LOL hes still a kid so hes trying not to offend them but i respect his courage, warmth and dependability. 
LOL XUE EN DESTROYED FRANKLIN HAHAHAHAHAHHA and he goes all cutesy after like he has no idea the power he holds LOL but im glad they showed some footage of xue en also teaching the other kids dance. cto skills whooo 
ycw still bringing up shiwei? hes either very caught up in his feelings still (which is probably not a good thing at this point) or hes just a really dedicated friend... or youku is just purposefully using shiwei’s elimination for dramatic effect. 
im surprised they didnt highlight cxh more bc youku seems to like him, and conversely they gave xzx a ton of time for his stage and let xzx win. 
XUE EN IS SO HANDSOME 
okay i just needed to get that out of my system
but also im kinda glad syh is in this group bc hes the only one who i will not laugh at when singing this song. ycw and oscar talking about drinks and whiskey??? yall are babies?? also this song does NOT match this dance well at all. i see why they didnt like it when they previewed it LOL also i see now why i saw an edit on twitter of this dance over “retreat” from qcyn bc that song actually FIT the tie pulling move.. versus this im just like ??? seems so out of place?? 
also their voices all sound weird :\ maybe its just too high of a register for ycw and cxh? or maybe theyre just not very good at singing....? lol 
giving xue en the only multi colored tie? THEY KNEW. 
im just happy that the party group was able to make their stage so well that other kids were regretting not choosing them bc ycw was really struggling to get people to join him...
LOL CSP BEING SILLY TO ZHAN YU THIS IS THE FRIENDSHIP I NEED
LOL XZX AND LIN MO are adorable together 
im glad that they spent time to say zhaohao has improved, i feel like hes gotten zero recognition so far. i feel like ycw winning is the only win i am willing to believe so far. (couldve been xue en too tho) 
A FEATURE ON XIKAN’S FRIENDSHIP WITH LUO ZHENG omggggggggggggggg luo zheng the sweetest ge, leaving all the good things for xikan whatt ugh but luo zheng is like literally going actor route so sad that he still wants to be on stage but has no opportunities. im grateful theyre still so close that xikan starts crying just thinking about him 
xikan being involved in the stage design and costuming and all makes me think of lin ran but also makes me think of cai xukun. cxk always gets so involved in every little detail to seek perfection
interesting that they focused it all on zry and lxk........ but at least highlighted xikan’s fun side
lol they purposefully cut in fan yu screaming zry’s name and ycw yelling cyc.... 
but also tbh xikan’s voice was not very strong during his high note and i know hes giving 110% into his dancing so im guessing he doesnt have much air left at that point but i was kinda disappointed it couldve been better. BUT he still did a good job. i thought the part where they ripped off his jacket couldve been more impactful? but it felt like it was just randomly in the middle of the rap break and he doesnt sing again until much later so it was like why did you change clothes there? 
tbh this song isnt that exciting? so im surprised that they wanted it that badly? 
i saw spoilers that fan yu was gonna be there and its adorable and i love their friendship but lol zuo ye being like i shouldve asked all my gege’s to come.... lol aka they know its kinda unfair for fan yu to be winning votes for zry
im grateful all the trainees are supportive of xikan and they purposefully showed a bunch of popular kids cheering for xikan
gosh that injury on his nose, you know hes put too much energy and is too invested into his dance part when he rips his own face like that :\ 
i saw spoilers that renyu would win and someone did the math that it makes zero sense for their group’s score to be that low, but i didnt expect their score to be THAT low.... goodness wtf thats definitely rigged, i see why people were mad. 
renyu winning is either entirely rigged bc youku wants him to debut or people are really just voting for him bc fan yu was there and that’s not fair either. i love renyu (and his friendship with fan yu) but there’s no way renyu actually won that many votes on a stage where he didnt really show his vocals that much and he messed up his dancing and he was surrounded by kids who danced much better and wouldve made him look not great. this makes zero sense. and the fact that ycw is the only winner that made sense is probably bc youku was like well we cant make it too obvious that its all a joke. but really, its all a joke. 
yes i love that renyu worked hard and stayed up all night but can we talk about how xikan does that for every stage? and renyu’s just now started to do so. renyu just came into this competition less prepared, so his improvement is easier to see. 
i still think if youku wants to debut renyu, theyll kick out lin ran from top 7, but can we talk about how lin ran put in all the effort to design and perfect his stage? how he teaches others to dance and pushes his group mates to shine as a leader and how he has truly one of the most memorable and formidable stage presences on this whole show? people say the debuting group will need renyu’s voice but how can you really say that renyu fits and is prepared and deserves to debut more than lin ran? 
renyu is adorable and talented but let’s be real, as a vocalist, hes not like you zhangjing, hes not like zhao lei, hes not like zhao pinlin, hes not proven that he really fits to be a main vocal in a boy band. youku cannot force us into believing that he can fit that role without any evidence to prove his worth. its like theyre trying to jam someone into that role and its like renyu’s their closest bet, but even tho he still doesnt quite fit, theyre just gonna shove him in anyway. this is what happens when you only give attention to people who are dancers and dont give actual attention to people who are actually boy band main vocal material.... /COUGH ZHAN YU or even cui shaopeng?? 
how can you possibly believe that renyu got 173 but their average was 134? none of xikan’s groups numbers make sense: 
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how did shengen suddenly drop so much? youku has been touting him this whole time into the top 10. shouldnt more of xikan’s fans voted for xuyu? bc he literally begged during the last elim for xuyu to make it this far. xuyu wasnt even dead last in the elim ranking but here he gets last place by like 15 votes??? when everyone else’s vote difference is like half of that at max? 
you expect me to believe lin ran only got 127 after he literally descended from the ceiling as an angel? that doesnt attract attention? how are both zuo ye and hu wenxuan so low? wenxuan was literally center and had bright pink hair, and in a song style that suited him, you cant tell me he didnt shine on this stage. xikan tied with xzx???? beneath a kou cong and su xunlun tie??? no way 
theres one week left and youku’s getting desperate to make it look like whatever they’re going to make happen will be a natural result, that this competition is up in the air and no one is safe, but it just seems very questionable to me. 
sooo does this mean there arent gonna be elims before the finals or what, we just dont see them announce who gets to perform? im assuming not all 32 kids will take part? and theres not gonna be a mentor collab stage? it wouldve been cool to see han yu and cheng xiao with the kids. there were 3 stages between the first and second elimination but no third elim and no mentor stage? its a mad rush to the end, honestly. 
oh well, we still love these CHILDREN 
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ps: if youve been following my rants, i honestly feel like i have had a really positive impression of zheng renyu from the start and i really do like him. he makes really good songs and his voice is very nice and his friendships are pure and his attitude is commendable. 凄美地 and 當帷幕落下 and 後來的我們 are some of my favorite favorite songs to listen to from this entire show, like probably 3 of my top 5, and a good deal of that is because of renyu and his voice. but im just trying to be realistic and renyu is not in my ideal debuting boy band. 
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chocafe · 5 years
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for you — bang yedam
summary: by mistake, you took yedam’s notebook that just so happens to be filled with songs written about you. genre: fluff pairing: shy!yedam x reader request: “can you do a fluffy yedam scenario? about songwritings and stuff, i would love it :') thank u so much, i love your writing a lot! <3 oh and the yedam scenario can be a bullet scn please? thank uuuu <33″ a/n: i based this scenario off of a prompt i found on google, which was, “i’m not stalking you, exactly, it’s just that you accidentally put my notebook in your bag and i’m waiting for a good moment to steal it back before you see my doodles in it.” instead, i replaced doodles with the songs yedam has wrote. i apologize for any mistakes you may find in this since i didn’t proofread this!
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if someone was to ask you if you knew yedam, then you would respond back with, “yes, i do.”
you know yedam, but that’s as merely as it gets
you didn’t know much about yedam
and despite you two sitting next to each other in class
the most you two have ever said to each other were “did you do the homework?”, “how did you get that answer?”, and possibly other quotes similar to this as it all only revolves around school
once the school bell rang throughout the campus, dismissing everyone from class, you always found yourself rushing yourself to put all of your belongings back into your backpack
you didn’t want to spend a single extra second in this cold building
i can relate
on the other hand, yedam tends to take his time
he has a more calmer state and doesn’t mind spending a few extra minutes at school
as you scrambled yourself and your belongings, yedam stood there completely frozen like a stone, not knowing what to do in that very second
right in front of yedam’s eyes, he caught you mistakenly grabbing a hold of his notebook as you placed it into your backpack
after safety putting everything in, you quickly zipped up your backpack and walked right out of the classroom
you have had confused yedam’s notebook as yours because you both had similar notebooks and it was also slightly hovering over on your side of the desk
idk about you guys but i get slightly annoyed when the person next to me has their stuff on my desk like even if its just a little bit im like hhhhhh
when yedam finally comprehended what had just happened, a small little “uh, wait.” fell out of his mouth
but it sure wasn’t loud enough for you to hear it as you have already left
“what am i going to do?” yedam asked himself as his palms became clammy
if there was anything in the world that yedam didn’t want to happen
then it would be you to read his notebook
he immediately grabs his backpack and runs outside the building, attempting to follow you in this panic state
yedam continued to follow you, from a distance, down the sidewalk as you casually made your way home
at first, he wanted to approach you and tell you what actually happened, but he’s waaaay too embarrassed to possibly start a conversation with you
he can’t even imagine a conversation happening between you two because he views it as something just “out of this world”
“should i just secretly open their backpack and steal back my notebook?” yedam quietly says to himself, tapping his index finger on the tip of his chin
“no, that’s stealing.” he shook his head. “actually, it wouldn’t be because it’s my notebook after all.”
as he was trying to decide how he should exactly approach you, he didn’t realize that he has been following after your footsteps for approximately ten minutes
suddenly, you stopped walking and began to shout out “whoever you are, i know you’re following me.”
yedam pauses and contemplates whether or not he should run back home
he’s definitely not a stalker!!! but come on, yedam, you are following someone and that’s the same action as a stalker
you reach into your backpack and pull out mysterious object as you spun around “I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY, SO BACK OFF.”
[birds] caw... caw... caw...
this is absolutely awkward
you found yourself standing and pointing your pepper spray at yedam, who was just as baffled as you
“yedam?” at the speed of light, you moved your hands and pepper spray behind your back as you start to chuckle to cover up what just occurred. “i’m sorry. let’s pretend that didn’t happen, alright?”
“o-okay.”
the two of you stood in front of one another
both of you were waiting for the other say something, but not a single word was coming out of either of your guys mouths
“the thing is—” yedam tries his best to spark up his previous thoughts, but he was unexpectedly cut off by you as you tried to speak at the same time
“are you also walking home?” a sudden shock was sent through yedam’s nerve system as you spoke up
“i’m sorry!” you apologize for cutting him off. “what was it that you were going to say?”
yedam’s mind: hmmmmm to awkwardly tell them that i was going to steal my notebook back from them? or to lie and say that my house is this way ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
who knew that lying would be this easy?
“it’s nothing.” yedam brought his hand up to shyly rub his nape. “yeah, i’m also on my way home. i live just down the street.” he pointed down the pathway, releasing a chuckle to hide the uneasiness in his voice
“i didn’t know that you lived down here too! i thought i was the only one in the whole school who lived over here.” your voice raised up a pitch as you were completely thrilled to know that someone lives nearby you. “well, since we’re in this situation, should we continue to walk home together?”
“s-sure.” yedam stutters, walking a few steps closer to you
the two of you began walking beside with one another
it was a pretty silent trip, but you decided that it was time to break the silence
“yedam, you’re alright with me walking with you, right?”
yedam brought his head up, since he was originally staring at the ground, and raised an eyebrow. “of course. why wouldn’t i be?”
“i don’t know.” you slightly tilted your head before continuing on. “i just had a feeling that you didn’t like me since we never talk in class, despite us sitting next to each other.”
him?? not liking you???
sweetie, it’s the other way around
ᴬᴬᴬᴬᴴᴴᴴᴴ yedam wanted to scream
but right now isn’t the appropriate time to do so
“n-no, that’s not it!” he began to wave his hands back and forth in the air. “it’s just hard for me to talk sometimes. please, don’t misunderstand.”
your lips crept into a soft smile because you were so relieved to find out that he doesn’t hate you as you originally thought. “that makes me feel so much more better.”
yedam saw your smile and he could’ve swore he forgot how to breathe for a second
since it was 100% clear that yedam didn’t dislike you, you couldn’t help, but to ask him so much questions regarding about him
you wanted to get to know him, not as the boy who sits next to you in class
but as bang yedam, the individual human being who you were so curious about
maybe you didn’t notice this
but the two of you were walking in a much slower pace than usual
perhaps, you both wanted this conversation to last forever
as the time pasts by and the conversation between you two continued
you both come across a convenience store
“hey,” you say as you lightly pulled on yedam’s uniform sleeve. “let’s go inside here. i’ll buy you whatever you want!”
“i’m okay, really!”
as the two of you enter the convenience store, you push yedam into an aisle and declare “go pick out something. i won’t take no for an answer!”
he complies to your wish and walks over to the back freezers and picks out a can of iced coffee
“coffee? at a time like this?” you suddenly ask into yedam’s ears, causing him to startling jump. “do you need to stay up late or?”
“yeah, i think tonight is going to be a restless night for me, so i might as well get this.” he says as you both make your way towards the cash register
“what are you going to do? stay up all night long by just staring at the wall?” you jokingly comment, placing a bag of chips and soda onto the counter as yedam does the same with his iced coffee
yedam begins to laugh alongside with you. “i’m probably going to write some songs.”
you mouth falls wide open as you gasp. “you write songs? you should write a song about me!” you playfully nudge him in the arm. “i’m just kidding.”
before yedam could say anything in response, the cashier cuts him off, “the total is $5.25.”
as you pull out your wallet, yedam slams the exact total onto the counter, grabs his drink and proceeds to walk out of the store
“hey!” you scream out loud as you retrieve your snacks. “i said that i was going to pay.”
“my treat?”
“fine, but just so you know, i’m paying next time.” you stubbornly say. “should we get going?”
“my house is actually this way.” yedam points towards the opposite way from your direction
his house isnt actually that way but its now the nearest way he can take to get back home bc he lied to you and said he lived in the area when really he lives on the other side
“ah, i see.” you bring your hand up to cheerfully wave him goodbye. “i’ll see you tomorrow then! (✿◠‿◠)”
yedam did the same in return and mimicked your wave goodbye, smiling at you one last time before he walked down the pathway
the two of you were now out of one another’s eye sight
while yedam was walking back home, he suddenly stopped himself, squatted down and covered his face with the palm of his hands as he screamed out into the void,
“I FORGOT MY NOTEBOOK”
“oh my god.” you stood in front of your bed, wondering why you had two of the same notebook
one of the notebooks must be yours, but who’s notebook was the other way?
was it yoonbin’s?
no, you remembered he didn’t have anything with him when you saw him during lunch
was it keita’s?
it can’t be because all of keita’s notebooks were all neon pink
you opened the mystical notebook and found ‘bang yedam’ written on the very first page
you fell directly onto your knees and clenched tightly onto yedam’s notebook. “right when i thought things were going well- he’s going to accuse me of stealing his notebook and hate me foR THE REST OF HIS LIFE”
for some reason, you were so curious as to what yedam has in his notebook
did he use his notebook for notes just like you?
or did he use it for something completely different?
curiosity was running through your head and eventually took over you
if yedam is going to hate you in the future then might as well snoop into his notebook since ur already losing ya’know
when you opened his notebook, you found that each page was filled with endless writings
you came to a conclusion that they were all self composed song lyrics, made by the one and only bang yedam, since he did mention that he likes writing songs on his free time
as you read each page, you became totally immersed in the whole thing as you viewed each of his lyrics as brilliant
in no time
you found a page where the title had your name written on top
“huh?” you blurted out when your eyes laid upon your name written in yedam’s handwriting. “is this about me?”
you had discovered that yedam had wrote a song about you
the following song described the wall between you two, that yedam wished he had the power to take down, but simply doesn’t, so he’ll just continue to admire you from afar
tldr: it’s a song about him having a crush on you
“does??? yedam??? have a crush??? on me???”
of course you dense egg head
your heart began to pound, but you decided that it was time for you to end this spying as you close his notebook and store it back into your backpack
you had felt like you were invading his privacy and inner thoughts
but at the same time
you actually quite enjoyed it
the very next day, yedam and you were both uneasy, due to different reasons
you were afraid that yedam would hate you and accuse you of stealing (when really you accidentally grabbed it by mistake)
on the other hand, yedam was afraid that you read his song dedicated to you (revealing his hidden crush for you)
when you arrived to class, you quietly sat in your seat and slid yedam’s notebook towards his side of the desk
the first thing that escaped your mouth was, “i’m sorry.”
yedam’s hands became unsteady as he gulped in excessive saliva. “did you happen to read it?” he confusingly asks, grabbing a hold of his notebook
“yeah, i’m sorry.” you repeat yourself, not adding anything more into your sentence
this was it
yedam had thought you were saying sorry because this was your way of politely rejecting him
but actually ! ! !
you were apologizing because you were truly sorry for taking and reading his prized possession
“i see.” yedam mutters underneath his breath, avoiding your eye contact
he didn’t have the guts to even breathe in the same air as you
“yedam,” you follow up, closing the space in between you two as you scoot your seat closer to him. “are you free this saturday?”
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queenlifesupport · 5 years
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Like It’s Yours (Ben x Joe x Y/N) #1
A/N : This is sorta inspired by @freddiesmercvry (Truth or Dare) and low-key from 50 Shades of Grey... Also please leave suggestions for scenes or some smutty situations!! (this might have typos, also im so tired while writing this so it might be SHIT)
WARNINGS : SEX, Language, Unprotected Sex, Kinkiness. WORDS : 3,019
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I haven't been out of my small apartment in days, I had work piled on my desk like theres no tomorrow, my job was absolutely pushing me to the edge and I needed a break before I fell. I used the strong liquor in my hand to pump myself with confidence in order to move onto the dance floor, I wasn't much of a drinker but tonight called for it. It was hard to make out what song was playing due to the overdramatized bass that throbbed through my eardrums, but whatever it was, people still let loose of their problems and personal lifestyle. 
I attempted to stand while the drink flew through my system, accomplishing balance on my six inch heels. The confidence finally brought me to the large gathering I've been eyeing all night. I entered the crowd, feeling like I'm lost in a humid corn-maze, being bumped into by random strangers that were also tipsy, some more than others. Finding the middle of the crowd, it was my time to let loose. During the midst of my drunken swaying, my eyes fluttered open to view those around me, gaze following the eyes a man a few feet away. He looked lascivious as he mirrored my moves. His blonde hair was slightly swept to the side, he wore an all black suit that tailored him quite nicely, you could tell he was fit. I held his stare intensely, not daring to make a move in his direction for I did not want to lose the challenging match so easily. He seemed to not budge easily either, I debated in my mind to either approach or signal him over. His glare made my stomach slightly weak, out of reflex I looked away, I knew I couldn't approach him on my own. I continued to dance, deciding to slow it down, adding more sensualness to the way I moved. I needed to draw him in and this was the only way I knew how. Although our beaming was cut off from my shyness, I could feel his eyes still exploring every inch of my body. My feet began to ache, I had a inclination that connections would not ascend further, I'd rather sit down instead of waste my time. I looked up one last time, giving the stranger a smile before strutting off to the lounging area. I felt overheated from the moving along from the warmth emanating off others, once getting away from the swarm I accompanied myself on the white pleather. I sighed at the cool air being pushed over me from the air conditioning overhead, I wondered why there wasn't air conditioning above the dance floor. It was getting late according to the time on my phone screen, I should head home soon so I can attempt to demolish my workload tomorrow.
"Hello." My thoughts were interrupted by a harsh British accent, I took a gander at the wellspring of the voice and to my surprise it was him, the one from the herd in the dancing mass. My eyebrows lifted ever so lightly, I didn't think he'd follow.
"Oh - hi." I could only manage a short response. He lightly chuckled before asking me if he could accompany me on the cushion, I accepted. He smelled of Versace cologne, the hint of green apple, mint, and lemon, it was exhilarating on its own.
"Crowded night, I suppose." His voice was as mesmerizing as his scent.
"Indeed. I've never been here, thought I'd give the nightlife a try."
"I agree, I usually come here to meet interesting people, and as of now, I've accomplished my goal."
"You don't even know my name." I laughed now.
"Good point, I'm sure it's as interesting as you seem. Now humor me." From then on, we talked about all sorts of aspects of our lives; work, friendships, hobbies, and even romantic relationships. I learned his name is Ben, he lives with his best friend Joe, he's an actor, and he plays football (soccer) in his pastime. Once I looked down again at my phone, it allowed us to see we've talked for about 2 and a half hours straight. Time did fly when you're having fun.
"I should probably get home." My smile faded at the thought of ending our night, he frowned slightly too. I opened iMessage to text my friend, earlier she agreed to drive me home since I would be drinking and I've always been her designated driver in the past. "I just have to wait for my ride, in the meantime I can get your number?" 
"Sounds lovely." He recited his number to me as I quickly pounded it in, setting his contact as 'Ben'. 
"We should get together sometime soon, maybe coffee tomorrow?" A ding from my phone alerted me of a notification. "Fuck - she can't pick me up."
"What's going on?"
"Her tail-light is busted, she doesn't want to get pulled over while driving around." I sighed frustratingly. My apartment was about a 45 minute walk from here and I wasn't in the mood to walk in heels.
"I can order you an Uber."
"No no - You don't have to pay for me. I can order one."
"Why don't you come over for the night? It's just 10 minutes away." He seemed serious about his statement. I couldn't tell if it was a legitimate invitation. Would I really go home with him? I wasn't that type of person, meet them then immediately jump to the next thing. "Well, are you down?"
"Sure, I don't see the harm in that." I didn't even give a second thought to my answer. 
The industrial-loft like apartment was dark and smelled of cedar wood, it gave a very expensive vibe yet homey at the same time. I hung my purse and coat up on the welcoming racks and followed Ben further into the flat, as we ventured through he flicked every light switch allowing the place to illuminate under the warm lights. We entered the kitchen, presently taking a seat at the island as he sought what appeared to be a wine rack.
"Care for a drink? We have Dom Perignon, Caymus, whatever you desire." I desire him. 
"I don't speak rich, surprise me." He gave my comment a delightful snicker. My love life was very exhausting, I was constantly focused on my profession. I never discovered many fascinating folks, however he was something different. He was adorable, smart, kind, and as a plus, rich.
"For the lady, Beau Joie." He held two beautiful champagne flutes, each held a fizzing liquid. I accepted the cup between my fingers and took a drink at the same time as him. I've just heard of this stuff in romance books and films, yet I was at that point of truly liking him in one night. I felt my cheeks heat up with a pink as he sent me little wink while his lips pursed around the glass rim. "Have I let you know that you're the beautifulest amongst all the women I've ever seen?" I couldn't help but roll my eyes playfully, biting my lip at his compliment.
"You haven't seen many women I assume?" My eyebrow raised at him as I yet again took a sip of the champagne that tasted like citrus and apple as it hit my many tastebuds. 
"I've seen my fair share, and I can tell you what I said was a fact. Don't believe me if you want, but I can prove it if needed." I gulped at the possibilities he could be suggesting.
"And what are you implying, Mr. Hardy?" I scooted to the edge of my seat, leaning in closer to him. He did the same, only a few inches from my lips.
"Why don't you kiss me and find out?" His voice was deep, pushing me over the edge, I couldn't deal with him. I went forward, crashing my lips with his soft ones, sharing the alcoholic tase between the sensual moment. I didn't mind the taste. I felt his strong grip move to my thigh as we continued to synchronize our lips, soon feeling his tongue graze my bottom lip in anticipation to enter. I allowed it. We pulled apart after a few moments of heavy interaction, we both sat there out of breath. 
"Take off your blazer." My request was forward and I demanded I got what I asked for. He slipped it off without question, grabbing onto the bottom hem of his under shirt, giving me a questioning look before I nodded, then he took that off too. I was correct before, he was fit, my fingers ran down his abs, drawing an imaginary sloppy line from his V-line to his biceps, clutching a hand around his upper arm to feel the hard muscle. 
"Maybe we should get you out of that pretty little dress of yours?" His whisper was dripping with lust, I had to clench my thighs harder. Everything he said drove me crazy, I was soaked at this point. 
"Who said you earned it?" 
"Who said you were the one in control here?" He made me melt, he was so dominant and I loved it. I surrendered, standing up, first unzipping it from the back as we held eye contact, then slipping down the dress sleeves, finally pulling it down to pool around my feet. He bit his lip at the sight of the black lace panties I wore underneath, the dress had enough support to wear it without a bra. In the cool air, my nipples were hard at the high amount of excitement I felt. "I think you might be missing something else." He slightly pointed at the thong I still wore. I slid my thumbs into the waistband, teasing him by stretching out the fabric but not pulling them down. As I continued, I could see him getting quite impatient in his seat. "Now." I finally slid them down at his command, feeling embarrassment at my exposure but replaced it with fake confidence. 
"What now?" I sweetly asked, swaying seductively as I walked myself directly in front of him. He harshly grabbed onto my hips, pulling me in to take my nipple between his teeth, harshly sucking and nipping. I moaned loudly, his sudden action sparked my body massively. "Fuck - Ben." My hand took a fistful of his blonde hair, tugging slightly. His suction pulled off as he took a moment to look up at me.
"Don't call me that." I looked down confused. "You can call me Sir." He then wrapped his lips along the other breast. His other hand found its way to between my thighs, rubbing my clit slowly. His fingers rolled perfectly. 
"Hmph - Sir, I need more please." He hummed against the soft skin in response, he continued. "Please, I need to be fucked." He withdrew his lips and hands from me, standing up to match my height, unbuttoning the suit pants then releasing himself from them. Once he was left in his boxers, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me to the counter on the other side of the island. Although there was a cup holding utensils, he used his arm to sweep them off the counter and to the floor, scattering everywhere. He once again grabbed onto my hips, ordering me to jump then also lifting me up to sit bare-ass on the counter, he re-adjusted his hand position, placed his hands on both my under thighs, lifted them up so that my pussy was at a better angle for him to enter while I leaned back and held myself up on my arms. He bit his lip as he gazed down at my glistening slit.
"You're so wet for me, princess. How bad do you want my dick in your tight little pussy?" I rolled my head back in anticipation. 
"So bad, Sir, please fuck me." He finally removed his last layer, revealing his hard and throbbing cock, I licked my lips at the sight of him completely nude in front of me. I moaned quietly as he teased me with his tip, it was this moment I was beyond thankful I was on birth control. I craved him cumming inside me. I made no remarks at his slow entrance, I knew thats what he wanted from me. Suddenly he thrusted in slowly, I moaned out, hearing him sigh as he slipped in. 
"You're so tight, babygirl. You feel so good around my cock." He continued a slowed pace, allowing me to adjust to his length and width. At first it felt slightly uncomfortable but was soon replaced with pure bliss.
"Sir, please go faster, " He slightly built up to a fast pace with my request. The sound of our moans and slapping skin filled the quiet apartment. His thrust grew faster and deeper, and I moaned even louder with every push. At this point I was a moaning mess, the pleasure took over from the waist down, the overflowing delight clouded my head. 
"Turn around, I want your ass facing me and your stomach against the counter." He slid out of me, causing me to whine in response. "Do it, now." I followed his order and managed to rotate myself on my tits, it was cold sending small goosebumps on the surface of my skin. "Such a lovely ass." As his words distracted me, his cock slipped back into my slit, hitting deeper than the last time. I cried out in pleasure, stretching my arms out attempting to reach for something. All of a sudden the sound of glass hitting the floor could be heard, I knocked the glass full of champagne off the counter.
"Fuck Ben, I'm sorry." I managed to get out between breaths as I used my hand to push behind me on his chest. All he did in response was grab my wrist and pin it behind my back.
"I don't care, don't think about it babygirl." He sped up once again, now grabbing a fistful of my hair. My legs started to weaken from all the pleasure, I couldn't control any sounds that left my mouth. I barely had a grip on my surroundings either. "Shit baby, I'm close." His teeth clenched together, grunting as he continued the pace.
"Cum in me Sir, fill me up." I attempted to push him over, and I succeeded. Feeling his warm cum release inside me. After a few sloppy thrusts, he pulled himself out. 
"Now it's time for you baby." He lowered his face to my cum dripping pussy, licking a strip from my clit to my opening, pressing his tongue into my slit. I groaned as his tongue thrusted in and out, it was significantly more exciting to me that he had quite recently came inside me and is currently licking it up. I didn't require substantially more attention to cum, I was already close when he was fucking me with his dick.
"Sir, I'm close." I moaned.
"Not yet baby." He muffled against my pussy. I rolled my eyes as I attempted to not cum. His tongue removed from me, now standing and inserting two fingers. Curling them with every moan, he harshly pulled up and down causing an intense amount of pleasure. I was bound to cum at this point. 
"Sir, p-please, let me" I couldn't finish the sentence without stuttering on my moans, "let me cum, please."
"Now, babygirl." And with his reaffirming words, I let myself release around his fingers, urging them with both our cum joined. "Face me." I pitifully pivoted, looking at his fingers he held at my face level. "Suck." I eagerly took his fingers in my mouth. Sucking and enjoying our tastes together, once I licked all the wetness from his fingers he sighed as he removed them from my mouth. "You better to go tidy yourself up, sweetheart." His voice was presently delicate as we ogled at one another, flushed from our recent climaxes. 
"Wheres your room?" My voice was strained and tired from the many moans I recited. 
"Down the hall, second room on the left." I let myself down from the counter, to my surprise he snaked his hand behind my neck, pulling me in for a soft kiss. I blushed before I slightly wobbled to his room. 
It was the following morning, I laid in his bed, naked whilst enveloped by his white sheets. I didn't know what I was thinking the previous evening, however I was satisfied with my result. The washroom entryway was open, enabling me to watch Ben wash himself in the steamy and glass doored shower. I had no desire to go home. I heard the water stop, signaling me that he would be emerging any moment. The shower door accompanied the silence that now filled the room.
"When do you want me to go home?" I called to him, tracing imaginary shapes on the sheets. 
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pickmejohnny · 6 years
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Friendship brings you closer
REQUESTED: Wonho x Reader
You and Wonho had been childhood friends for awhile. You’ve lived next door to him for almost 6 years now so it was a tradition to sneak over each others houses when one of you couldn’t sleep and tonight was one of those nights. You herd a knock on your window indicating that he was here so you climbed off of your bed and opened it for him.
“Take of your shoes before you come in so you don’t make any noise” you told him.
He scoffed but took them off anyways. “You’re always so damn scary” he joked “I’m pretty sure you mom knows already that I come over”.
“It’s not my mom I’m worried about” you rolled your eyes “It’s my dad. If he found out I had a boy in my room at night he’d literally kill me”.
“Aww that’s cute, your risking getting in trouble for me” he smiled
“I’ve been doing that for 5 years now” you laughed “Just hurry up and get in here so I can beat your ass in Call of Duty”.
“You wish bitch” Wonho challenged you as he finally climbed into your bedroom.
You shut the window behind him and walked over to your TV to turn on the game system. This was almost an everyday thing for you and him. He’d come over and play a couple rounds of Call Of Duty with you, you’d sneak up food, maybe watch some TV and he’d go back home. He grabbed both controllers and handed one to you and started the game up.
You and Wonho played for about 2 hours. He won some, you won some, and it was overall a good time. After the game you snuck downstairs and made you and him some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and poured some milk to go with it. As you made the sandwiches, he found something to watch on Netflix. Once you came back with the food Wonho put on a random movie and you guys started eating.
“You got a little something right here” you pointed to the corner of your mouth referring to the jelly that had found its ways to the corner of Wonho’s mouth.
“Thanks” he chuckled and wiped his tongue across his lips and at the corner to collect the jelly.
Your breathed hitched and you choked on your milk. For whatever reason that had an effect on you and you didn’t know why. You never looked at Wonho that way in the whole 6 years you’ve known him so you shouldn’t start now.
But you couldn’t help it. You really studied his features for a second. You looked at his gorgeous eyes, his cute nose, his adorably big ears, and his luscious lips. You found yourself in a daze just admiring him. His broad shoulders and toned his body that you could see through his tight fitted shirt.
He snapped his fingers in your face bringing you back to reality. “You ok” he asked you as he did a cheeky smile.
You scoffed “Yeah I’m fine. I wasn’t checking you out”.
“I never asked that did I y/n” he smirked.
You felt your face grow hot “Shut up asswipe” he playfully pushed him.
Once you pushed him he accidently spilled milk all over his clothes and the bed. You gasped and became frantic.  “Are you ok, I’m sorry” you told him over and over again.
“Yes I’m fine y/n” he assured you.
He started taking off his shirt showing you his abs and all its glory. You knew he was fit but he gained more muscle since the last time you saw him shirtless. You’ve seen him shirtless plenty of time, especially when you guys went swimming but this time was different. You looked him up and down checking him out.
“You like what you see”?  he asked.
“In your dreams” you forced yourself to laugh
“Don’t lie to me” his voice became stern.
You stopped breathing for a second. He’d never took that tone of voice with you before but you found it extremely attractive.
“Answer me baby girl” he whispered walking closer towards you.
Your words felt stuck in your throat. You couldn’t speak at all. Wonho squished your cheeks together with his hand. “I’m not going to ask you again kitten. Did you like what you saw”?
“Yes” you said barely audible
“Good girl. That’s what I thought” he chuckled.
You felt yourself becoming wet as the seconds went by. You rubbed your legs together for friction. It had been awhile since you had sex and it was long overdue.
“Wonho” you looked up at him
“Yes baby” he answered
“What are you going to do to me”?
“Anything you want baby. Tonight its all about you. Tell me what you want” he leaned down and kissed your neck.
“Please” you begged
“Please what kitten, use your words. I’m not going to tell you again”
“Touch me” you asked
“That’s all I needed to hear”. Wonho pushed you back on your bed and climbed on top of you and locked his lips with yours. A simple kiss quickly became a hot and heavy make out session. He pulled up your shirt indicating he wanted to take it off. You lifted up off the bed helping him remove it. He stated to kiss on your neck leaving hickies all over. His hands began massaging your breast earning a moan from you.
“You got to be quiet baby girl. You don’t want your parents coming in do you”?
You shook your head and he continued to kiss your neck. He moved lower with each kiss until he was at your chest. He unhooked your bra and gripped your breast with his hands and started to kiss and suck on your nipples.
After he showed your breast enough attention he moved lower until he was at your panty line. He pulled your shorts down and he was face to face with your most intimate place. He ran his fingers up and down your lips.
“Look at you. You’re dripping and I haven’t even touched you yet. I cant wait to taste you. I’m going to make you cum a couple times tonight” Wonho assured you
He ripped your panties off. “Don’t worry about them baby girl, ill buy you new ones”.
He placed soft kisses on your lips, teasing you out of your mind. You grabbed a handful of his hair and pushed his face into you “Stop teasing me” you told him.
He chuckled “Look at how eager you are. You wish is my command”.
He stuck his tongue out dove in. He licked up and down making sure to leave no placed untouched. You covered your mouth to keep your moans in but you still made noise. He started to suck on your clit and inserted 2 fingers inside of you, pumping them slowly.
He kept them at a steady pace before going faster and harder. You felt your orgasm building in your stomach. “I’m gonna cum” you warned him.
“Go ahead princess. Cum on my fingers” he encouraged you.
On command you felt your orgasm shake you. Wonho continued to finger fuck you through your high never letting up.
Once you came down from your high he pulled his fingers out and sucked on them. “You taste just how I imagined” he smiled never breaking eye contact with you. He placed on last kiss down there before removing his pants and boxers. His cock was hard from what you could see. He is cock looked a little on the bigger side but it wasn’t to big.
He climbed back on top of you and looked you into your eyes. “Once I start, I’m not gonna able to stop. Are you sure you want this”? He asked you
You shook your head but winced in pain and pleasure as he smacked your thigh. “I said use your words” he growled.
“Yes this is what I want” you told him
Once he got the ok from you he lined himself up with your entrance and pushed himself into you.
You let out a big gasp but it was cut off when Wonho pressed his lips against yours. He began to move his hips at a steady pace keeping it slow. “You’re so fucking wet and tight y/n” he moaned in your ear.
“Please go harder daddy I need to feel you.” you begged
When you said that something clicked inside of him. “If you wanted it rough baby girl you should’ve asked me sooner”.  He grabbed your hips and slammed into you at a fast pace.
A loud moan escaped your mouth but it was soon cut short when Wonho’s hand found its way to your neck and squeezed lightly but firmly. “I said shut up. Do you want your parents to know that your getting fucked like this? You want them to know that I’m fucking you like some slut from the streets” he growled.
Your eyes rolled to the back of your head as he continued to pound into you roughly. His cock was reaching placed your ex never could. You felt you second orgasm approaching but this one felt different than the others.
“I know that you’re close cause I can feel you clenching around me but its ok baby cause I’m close too” he told you. His hand let your throat and reached down and started to rub your clit.
“Did your ex ever fuck you this good?”
“No he could never” you whined
“Whose pussy is this?”
“Its yours daddy”
“That right kitten. Your pussy is mine and nobody else’s”
“Im- im gon-gonna cum” You managed to get out in between breathes.
“Cum” he simply told you
You felt your orgasm run through you but this time is was different. You felt liquid leaving you as you came. Wonho never let up and a few moments later without realizing he came inside of you.
He collapsed on the side of you, both of you heavily breathing and covered in sweat.
“I didn’t know you were squirter” he panted “That was fucking hot”.
“I didn’t either” You laughed.
“I hope that you know that you’re mine y/n” he said seriously  
You didn’t responded but just nodded ok and scooted closer to him and drifted to sleep
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mclennunf · 7 years
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This Boy - Chapter 31
A/N: yes its a day early!! enjoy :) 
~John's~
"You got bloody married?!" George shot up off his kitchen chair and onto his feet, running over to the doorway where I was standing and throwing his arms around me. "That we did!" I chuckled, hugging him back. "Sit down, sit down! Have a cuppa tea." George was nearly vibrating he was so happy. "I'm sorry Paul wasn't the one to tell ye." I apologized as I sat down with him at the table. "It's alright, mate! I can understand why it needed to be just between the two of ye." George brushed it off, and poured my tea.
"So tell me about it! I thought there might have been a reason for you two runnin' off so soon before the trial." George was extremely intrigued. I was never one to talk gushy shite. "Ah Paul will fill you in on all the soft details, Geo." I laughed, blowing on my tea. "Speaking of the trial.." I sighed. "You're nervous, huh?" George observed, crossing his legs and allowing his face to drop to a more serious expression. "'Course I am. But, you should see Paul. He's a nervous wreck." I went on.
"Sharing our emotions now, John? Thought you didn't dig the soft talk." George joked with me. "Nah I'm only joking, go on, mate." George went back to being serious. "Ah. He was just a shaky mess yesterday, mate." I explained. "Where is he now, then?" George asked, tilting his head like a small puppy. "He wanted t'spend some time with Mike and Gin. Although Gin said she's takin' Mike into Blackpool.. I think Paul just wants some time alone." I admitted, still worried for my husband. "Don't sweat that, John. We both know how Paul can get, he's a worrier. He's an anxious worrier, making it that much worse." George rambled a little bit. I knew he was right, but I couldn't help but worry.
"Yer right, 'e probably just wants some time to think, y'know, prepare himself." I nodded as I sipped on my hot tea. "I was meanin' t'ask Paul this, but I suppose yer just as good..." George began as he stood up to rinse out his now empty cup. "What's that?" I raised an eyebrow and him curiously. "Well, y'know, since I was there for pretty much the whole damned ordeal.. D'ye think Paul would want me to y'know, testify or whatever?" He asked as he sat back down. I smiled at the thought. That would help so much! Paul would feel much better with his best mate up on the stand with him. "George, I know it's not me place  t'say, but I think that's a bloody brilliant idea." I agreed excitedly. "Ye do?!" George asked, his eyes wide. "Yeah, mate. That would help our case substantially, plus I think it would help relax our Paul." I told him. I knew it would help. George had always been there for the both of us, but at the end of the day, he was always there for Paul.
"It makes me sick t'think there's even a slight chance that he won't be sentenced guilty." George added, looking sincerely sick to his stomach. "I think there's a 99% chance of him going away for good, mate. Don't you start worryin' on me, I've already got enough doubt on me hands dealin' with Paul." I tried to joke, but I was serious. I knew this was going to be a bumpy road for all of us. "Y'know I'm gonna worry, mate. You both almost died 'cause of this bastard." George so brutally reminded me. "I know. Those were horrible days, weren't they?" I chuckled a little bit to hide my uneasiness. "Seems like yesterday, though. You came into his life and changed it forever. I could never have done what you did." George became oddly serious. "What do you mean?" I asked, puzzled and concerned for his response. "I mean, you all of a sudden just cared so much. You're the reason he all-of-a-sudden had the courage to stand up t'his father and say no. Remember? When he was tellin' Paul 'n Mike they were moving to Scotland?" George asked, reminding me of the day my husband was almost beaten to death.
"Ye, I remember. Jim almost killed Paul for that. Can't say I'm proud for bein' the reason behind it..." I said with an odd tone, unsure of whether or not I was mad at George for saying that or not. "Nah, mate I don't mean it's your fault he got hurt. I mean you're responsible for giving the kid some damn respect for himself." George smiled slightly as he spoke. I looked at him with disbelief. "You know how Paul was treated at home and at school. If you were him, would you have any self respect either? Betcha' he doesn't think he deserves you." George hit the nail on the head with that one. I knew Paul, and I knew he felt that way. "Yer right. I'm worried because I don't think he sees what Jim did t'him t'be a big deal, y'know? Like just because it was him. If it had been Mike, it'd be different. I think he's worried the judge might see it the same way. If that makes sense." I tried to explain, realizing I was just spewing out my thoughts all at once on George.
"No no, I know what you're tryin' t'say. But mate, I gotta say, when he has someone who loves him as much as you do... I don't think ye 'ave much t'worry about. He's gonna do this, and he's gonna do great." George smiled. Sometimes it was easily forgotten how George was younger than both Paul and I because of how wise he could be. He had such an old soul, and I loved that about him. "Thanks mate." I smiled at George as I spoke. "You two might want to consider telling Ritchie about ye two as well. He's gettin' suspicious." George warned me. "I'm not worried about Ritchie. We'll tell him soon. I'm sure he'll be coming to the trial, yeah?" I asked. "Of course he will! He's gotta be there to support you lads." George told me with a wide smile. "Y'know, I know that rubbish was hard on you too, Geo." I said in a low voice. "It was, yeah." George's smile faded rather quickly. "I know he's your husband now, but he's always been me best mate. I've almost watched him die one too many times, bloody hell, I dream about it still." George admitted, standing up to pour himself another cup of tea nervously.
"George..." I tried to begin, but he wasn't finished yet. "I tried t'fuckin' help 'im, y'know?" He went on. He poured his tea down the drain and opened the cupboard, grabbing a bottle of whiskey and two glasses. I smirked at the sight. "I knew as soon as his Mum died that things weren't goin' well. Even told me Mum and Dad, they went over there to talk to Jim and he seemed as right as rain." He poured our glasses almost to the rim as he spoke. "Me parents were mad at me, can you believe that? They said I had accused a sorrowing man of abusing his son when all he was doing was mourning the loss of his wife." George took a large gulp, as did I, and we both made a twisted face at the cheap whiskey taste. "Not long after that, the bugger started comin' t'school with a black eye, or cigarette burns on 'is arms. Bloody teachers just thought 'e was gettin' bullied." George was pouring out his horrible memories of his best mate, my husband. It made my heart ache. "Finally I showed up at the McCartney's house unannounced. Which as you know, is quite unlike me. I was goin' t'knock, but I heard Mike screamin', 'e was just a wee baby then. I walked in and that was the first time I found Paul unconscious gettin' repeated blows to the head from his father." George stared down into his glass as he spoke.
My heart was beating fast. I had never considered the fact that this whole situation didn't just mess up Paul, Mike and I, bu it had also clearly messed up our mate pretty bad. "Did Jim come at you?" I asked, the words slipping out of my mouth before I could stop them. I took a long drink from my cup, the same twisted face followed. "Nah. I grabbed Mike and ran home. Got me parents, and of course they called the police. Paul and Mike stayed with us for about a week until the police thought Jim was fit to go home, blamed it on Mary's death." George shook his head again. "D'ye think that's why he started drinkin' so much, though?" I asked, once again not controlling my filter. "Yeah, I do. But the resemblance between Paul and Mary was uncanny. I think it scared Jim, y'know?" George added and I finally watched his face soften. "You knew Mary?" I asked, with a hopeful voice. "Yes! Oh, John you would've loved Mary. Such a sweet woman she was." George smiled as he topped off both of our glasses.
"Paul doesn't talk about 'er much." I said, noticing the alcohol begin to blur my vision even more so than it already was. I pulled my glasses out of my pocket and placed them on my face. "You don't talk about Julia much." George said. His words floored me, I hadn't expected him to bring up Julia. "Well Geo, I didn't know her very well." I sighed. I felt more comfortable now that I had some liquor in my system, otherwise I would've gotten defensive about Julia. "I know, but you should know you can talk about 'er." George tried to comfort me. I smiled at his attempt. I had never really had conversations like this with anybody but Paul, it was refreshing.
"Julia was lovely. Unfit to be my mother, I guess. Or maybe I was unfit to be her son." I sighed as I spoke. "What makes ye say that?" George asked. "Well she was ill, y'know. She couldn't quite handle it. Of course she could when she remarried and had a whole new family. I'm glad I reconnected with 'er, but I also hate that I lost 'er twice." These words were some that I'd never said to anybody before. "I'm sorry, mate." George said, rather quietly. "Ah, it's all over now. I've got you guys for a family now. Dysfunctional and broken, but we're family mate." I smiled at him, watching a smile grow on his face too. I felt myself begin to choke up. I cleared my throat and took another swig of my drink. "So much for not gettin' soft." I laughed, George joining me.
"Well, Geo. As lovely as this as been, I best go check on my husband and make sure he's not gone stroppy on me." I said as I finished my drink, standing up and immediately feeling the alcohol in my wobbly legs. "Alright mate. Come by later, if you and Paul wanna help me finish this bottle to celebrate the secret wedding." George joked as he walked with me to the door. "Ta for everything, mate." I smiled, definitely drunk. "Aye, thank you." George nodded and watched me leave.
It was raining lightly as I walked back to Paul's house, quite refreshing considering I was a little but drunk. I thought about what George had said felt quite guilty. I had never thought about how the whole situation may have effected him in the long run, and it obviously had substantially. I arrived at Paul's and opened the door quietly, realizing it was passed Mike's bedtime. I kicked off my shoes and peered around to see where Paul was. Gin must have been in bed, or else she would've been in her usual spot on the couch reading her books. Paul sat at the kitchen table, looking oddly similar to the scene I had just left at George's. He sat with a bottle of whiskey on the table and a glass, except he was alone. "M'love?" I called to him as I slowly entered the room. "Bad day?" I asked, sitting down across from him. Paul's eyes were blood shot, as if he had seen a ghost. "Paul, yer scarin' me. What's going on?" I asked, reaching across for his hands. He quickly pulled away, his sudden movement scared me. "Paul!" I almost shouted, being cautious of his sleeping family upstairs.
"I can't do this, John." Paul finally looked up at me, revealing tears streaming down both of his cheeks. My heart nearly stopped, my drunken stomach flipped. "Can't do what?" I asked, noticing he was playing with his wedding ring. "No, what the hell do you mean?" I asked sounding a little more angry. "I can't..." Paul began sobbing into his hands. I looked at the bottle of whiskey on the table and noticed there was maybe only a shot left. He was knackered, more so than I was. "I'm going to stay at Mimi's tonight and I'll give you some space." I said as I stood up, heading toward the door. "John?" I heard his small voice say from behind me. I had to repress the anger I was feeling toward him right then. I turned around slowly. "Yes, Paul?" I said, trying to sound soft and sweet.
"I love you."
"I love you too, m'love."
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Zach Dempsey - “and what are you going to do about it?”
[hi so this is my first ever imagine and I didn't intend it to be this long but oh well. Enjoy and if you have any requests or advice on how to write these feel free to help!!
ALSO....mini warning : smut (a little), swearing and alcohol!!! ]
Can I really be bothered? This question has been invading your thought process all day. Yes, yes I can. It’s your best friends, Jessica Davis, party and she had you go out and shop for a new outfit with her, I may as well. Makeup was done. Dark blonde hair lightly curled lay over your shoulders. You were nervous, you hadn't spoken to Zach since you last argued. Oh well, if I'm going, I'm making myself look amazing. You broke the tag on your new cream flowery dress and put on your brown heeled boots. Am I stupid? I want to see him but I'm absolutely dreading it.
Obviously, you were going to turn up early because its your best friends party and she wanted u there early than everyone else. You walk up to the door and it swings open before you could even approach it.
“HEY!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! OK, come in. WOAH lets go upstairs” you laugh to yourself her excitement. She grabs your arms and pulls you through the living room but your stomach drops as you hear Zach voice.
“Hey, Jess” he walks around the corner and sees you and looks taken aback but snaps his head to look at Jess once again, “where do you want the beer?”
Jess walks off to show Zach and you take it as your que to sit on the sofa, out of the way. Fucking hell, this is terrible. You and Zach never argue, like ever. Especially over something this stupid. You were mad with him for flirting with one of the cheerleaders, well at least you thought, Zach thought it was harmless. Maybe it was but he's Zach Dempsey and the one thing you know is the girls want him.
“where is ev- HEYYYYYYY” You're quickly snapped out of your thoughts and are tangled into a warm hug, “how’s my baby sister? are you not drinking tonight?”
You smile, your brother is only a few seconds older than but seems to think its more. “Jeff, I'm good. yes ill drink a sprite or something” he looks at you strangely. “What? I have to get us home” Shaking his head “No, ill worry about that” Jeff lookup and spots Zach walking through. “ZACH!! Buddy get your girl a vodka or something”. You make eye contact with him again but you don't want Zach to feel awkward in front of Jeff so you hug your brother and go to get it yourself.
It’s starting to fill up now and the music is vibrating through the walls and floor. You spot the drink section and see Bryce and Montgomery over there and they see you. “(Y/N)!!!!!!! HEYYYY COME HERE”. Not really having many options you go over and are handed a shot instantly. Without waiting for anyone else you take it straight away. Screwing your face you look up and hear Bryce say “Zach, your girl is wild. Keep hold of her huh���. You roll your eyes. For fuck sake, why is Zach coming over? Can he fucking leave me alone, its just awkward. Bryce goes to hand Zach a shot but before Zach can come next to you and take it, you grab it out his hands and down it like you did the last. Bryce starts laughing “Woah Dempsey, definitely a keeper”. He scoffs and does a sarcastic “yea”. Bryces senses the awkwardness and begins to walk off, so you take it upon yourself to pour your own drink. You go for the vodka and search for a can of coke still while Zach stands there with his hands in his pocket watching you. You can't see the look on his face right now but you can sense something. You pour your vodka, but you pour a bit too much. “(Y/N) what the fuck are you doing?? That’s way too much” you look at him sternly, “and? why the fuck do you care?”. You start drinking straight away and by the first taste you know it’s too strong but you don’t want Zach to know that. He takes his hands out of his pockets and walks towards you, lightly holding your arm to bring you closer so you can hear him over the loud music. “You never drink” for fuck sake, why does it matter. “And?” you say hoping to frustrate him as much as he is you. “If you drink too much you become vulnerable and not to mention its dangerous. For fuck sake, all I'm asking you to do is pace yourself”. You're stubborn and the alcohol in your system increases that deeply. “Well I am, I’m with Jess so I'm not on my own, so if thats what you're worried about, you can go now. They're playing suck and blow or whatever the fuck you call it”. Zach sighs and kisses you on the head, he then places his hand so it rests at the back of your neck and sort of in you hair. “I’m going to go with the guys, play some beer pong. I know you won't want to do that so I will give you your space. Be careful, okay?”. You smile, you know what he's doing, trying to soften the mood but fuck, its working. “Okay”. His body relaxes a bit and you can see he's less tense probably thinking you're okay now he's shown compassion but the alcohol in your system has put you in a overall shitty mood. He walks away but stops for a second and you see him tap Jeff. Oh for fuck sake. They chat and exchange a few glances in your direction before you think fuck it and go find a place to sit down.
“(Y/N)! You've got your boy worried. Whats up?” Jeff says as he takes a seat next to you. You laugh “Nothing, I just am a bit icky when I've drank. This is exactly why I don't do hard core liquor, makes me.... bleh”. You make weird faces as you speak and Jeff chuckles to himself. “Okay, when I said you should drink, I meant beer or something” . You look at him confused not really knowing what the fuck is going on, “Here, stand up and ill take you for some”. As you stand up you begin to wobble and he laughs again “maybe some water....ok? just for awhile”. Jeff walks you inside, past the table were Zach is playing ping pong and you can feel his eyes on you the entire time.
Once Jeff gave you water and made sure you were with someone he left to go back to his friends. You were now with Jess and Montgomery in the kitchen and you had been talking for about 15 minutes with them, feeling more like your old self. Jess hears one of her favourite songs playing from outside and she grabs your hand, Montgomery follows you both. Once again, you pass the table but this time you look and Zach isn't there but now he's stood by some trees with his friends drinking and you smile to yourself. You both haven't completely made up yet but it’s not going as bad, anymore at least. Jess, being drunk and just being Jess, danced with everyone so you got stuck awkwardly dancing by Montgomery. “Should we go to the side? I don't think we are feeling this song as much as Jess”, you 100% agree. Due to the overcrowded ‘dance floor’, Monty leads you to the side by putting his hands around your waist but he let’s go once you're out so you think nothing of it. “Can I ask you a ‘I know its none of my business but I have been wondering’ type question?” you screw up your face in a smiley but awkward kinda way, “I mean..sure”. He looks at you “are you and Zach having problems?”. Wow, how ironic. “Well, I mean. Yea. That is none of your buissness but to be honest if you're noticing then fuck me, everyone else probably is too. I mean, no offence”. For some odd and fairly strange reason Montgomery grew confidence, you could tell by his body posture as he began to lean forward to you. He changed the conversation, talked about himself a lot and you smiled politely but didn't really care. You couldn't think about how many medals he had when he was leaning closer and closer to the point your back was completely on the wall behind you. You zone out more and more by the minute and look over to Zach, glaring at you but not doing anything. When he sees he looks away straight away but you know whats going on, he thinks you're flirting to get back at him for doing it. Fuck, you want to be anywhere else but here. You look back to Montgomery and he's looking at you weird, “what?”. He lifts his hand up and places it against your face and tries to get something off it “it’s an eyelash”. Instantly your heart drops and you look to your side to see Zach walking over with his jaw clenched. “Dude, step the fuck away right now”. Monty laughs but does as he says “calm bro, she had an eyelash”. Zach steps forward so he's really close to him, “oh yea? did that have anything to do with the fact you have her backed against a fucking wall”. Monty backed away more but trying to cover the fact he was frightened by laughing “Just friends”. Before Zach could step forward you go in front of him and put your hand on either side of his body and you can feel how tense he is. “Babe. I do have an eyelash, will you help me in the bathroom”. You grab hold of his hand and move him away but he doesn't brake eye contact with Montgomery for a good few seconds. Quick enough, he walks in front of you and his hands clasp yours tightly and he pulls you through the crowds of people. You both hear people call both of your names at times but he doesn't take notice and leads you up to the upstairs bathroom.
Zach walks in first and lets go of your hand so you can shut the door behind you. You make no noise, it’s just you watching him clench his hands tightly on the sink as he leans over it. Its just fucking silent and you have no idea what to say. “Thank you”, those words just come out without thinking. “Yea well he shouldn't have been coming onto you like that, I could tell you were uncomfortable from were I was standing” he turns around and leans his back against the sink so he's facing you now. You instantly regret everything, “Im sorry. So so sorry”. The look he gave you after you said that was pure softness “No don't say sorry, I understand now”. You smile “the argument was pretty stupid anyway” and he nods in agreement. He has been moving closer to you and you only just noticed because you can now smell his minty scent mixed with lots of variations of alcohol but it’s insanely attractive on him. “I just hate seeing the guys come onto you like that”. You stare at him, totally and utterly in awe of him, he's gorgeous. However, you smirk, knowing exactly what to do next. “and what are you going to do about it?”. Without a flicker of a thought Zach pushed your back against the door, lifting your body up. Your body moved with his as you lifted your legs so they were wrapped around his waist and he placed one hand on your ass and the other on your thigh for support. You tangled your hands within his hair as you both kiss. He breaks it and moves his mouth to your collarbone and you lean your head back against the wall, already feeling so much out of this. Zach knows your collarbone is one of your weakest spots so he lightly trails his tongue against it, feeling the cold against your warm skin. He begins to kiss your neck doing everything so that you come up with hickeys, making that mark. “Zach. Zach stop”. Within a matter of seconds he stopped and now you have him staring at you. Jumping down so your feet touch the floor again you grab his hand and unlock the door, making your way to Jess room. Zach locks the door and smiles “we can't have sex in here but it doesn't mean we can't do other stuff”. You smirk and sit on the bed and as he hovers over you, in sync you both move back so that you're lied on your back. His tongue enters your mouth as your both begin to kiss again but you stop to take off his shirt. You hands run along his toned body as you lift it up and throw it to the side, before going back down to kiss you he says “are you okay babe?” but you smile and move him back in for the kiss. Your sensitive hands trail his back whilst his own move to the bottom of your dress. The material of the dress was light and due to the position you was in he didn't have to move it to get to your underwear, everything seemed easy. His hands haven't entereted your underwear yet but he again runs his cold hands against your thigh making you even more weaker than you was. “Zach..... please” you manage to say in between deep kisses and your heavy breathing. You feel him smirk in the kiss, “anything for you”. He entered his hands under your underwear and let his thumb rest on your clit as he lightly rubbed to build your anticipation. Taking his time he then started to rub with his fingers making you arch your body also allowing him to suck on your neck. You feel your thighs lightly shake as your body feels lighter under his. You moan as her carries on moving his hands in you and you grab the sheets for support. After awhile he takes his hand out and puts it back to behind your head and passionately kisses you again. Sad at the fact he didn't do much but you know he's waiting till you get home. However, you sit up and moves his body so he's sat up and you put each leg either side of him and you can feel his hard against you and the soft fabric were his hands had just been, so you begin to grind your hips against him. “Fuck” he bites his lip “Babe”. He kisses you again but moves his hands from your thighs to your ass and into your hair. You know he wants more and you smirk to yourself breaking the make out. You stand up and throw him his shirt “What?”. You laugh “If you wanna finish this at your place, then lets go to your place”. A grin is placed on his face as he looks you up and down and watched you sort your dress out, “Fuck me, you're so fucking sexy”. As you walk out the door and hear the loud noises of drunk chatting teenagers he holds your waist, “oh I intend to” you finish.
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have I been blacklisted from this company, HR is asking me about my sick coworker, and more
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…
1. Have I been blacklisted from a company that seemed to like me earlier?
I am a health care provider who applied to my dream job in May of last year. I made it very far in the process over the next few months– 4 interviews, an in-person shadow day, and being asked to submit references. In August was asked to follow up getting the last late reference so they could ” finalize the interview process” (which made me think I was getting the job and the final one was a formality), but then a few hours after it was submitted I got a canned rejection. At the time, I emailed the HR contact and my interviewers (using language from your website) to see if there was anything I could do to improve my experience or application in the future but did not receive a response.
In November they reposted the job (likely due to other turnover or expansion, not that the new hire didn’t work out) and I reapplied. I received an automatic rejection email. Later that month I applied to three jobs at other offices in the same hospital system, receiving that same email once and then twice receiving an email thanking me for interviewing but that they were not moving forward. I emailed back for clarification (since I never interviewed for those positions) but didn’t hear back.
Now the dream job has been posted again and I desperately want to apply again, but I feel I’ve been blacklisted. Should I try to reach out to the HR person or interviewers for clarification first, even though I didn’t hear back before? My resume/credentials/cover letter got me so far in the process the first time I’m not sure how to rework them now that they aren’t getting me in the door for the same role at the same organization. Since it’s a specific health care position, I can’t apply for a more junior role and hope to be promoted. All of my references said they gave positive reviews. Should I just never apply to this company again, even though it’s my ideal job?
You can certainly try contacting the HR person to mention that you got to the finalist stage last year and ask if your application would be considered competitive for the new openings, or the interviewers to ask if they have any advice for you about being more competitive in the future. The fact that they didn’t respond last time make it more likely they won’t respond this time either, but they might and there’s nothing wrong with trying. (And some people will respond to a second contact because it prompts them to realize they didn’t respond to the first one. Others won’t.)
When you get to the final stages of a hiring process and then get rejected, sometimes it just means that you were good but someone else was better and they’d be glad to consider you again in the future. But it sometimes it means that they’re scrutinized you closely enough to have made a final determination that you’re not the right fit for whatever reason, and because they’ve already gone through that close scrutiny, they’re not going to consider you again (at least for a while, like a few years — or longer, depending on what the reason was). The fact that you’re now getting rejected without interviews points to that second one … but it could also be that different hiring managers in the company are looking for different things, or that there’s a more competitive pool of candidates this time around.
It’s really hard to know for sure from the outside! But there’s nothing wrong with continuing to apply, because you never know — I just wouldn’t put a ton of energy into it, based on the signs so far.
2. I’m being used as an intermediary between HR and a sick colleague
My coworker Charlotte and I are pretty close friends, but she’s been sick for a few months now, and I’m her primary backup. Since it’s a long-term absence, our management looked for a replacement for her, so I trained her and she stayed for a few months, but it was a week-to-week contract and she left at the end of January.
Charlotte does not get along with our HR rep, Debra. Since Charlotte and I are close, Debra has been coming to me to ask whether Charlotte’s feeling better yet and when she might be back. She’s done this consistently since the start of Charlotte’s absence, every time her doctor’s note is running out. She even asked me to ask Charlotte to fill in some important paperwork because she wasn’t answering her email (side note: Debra has Charlotte’s phone number and Charlotte is not supposed to have access to her email outside of work). I don’t feel like it’s my place to divulge any information I may have about her health, and it seems like Debra’s job to check in with Charlotte about that, but I don’t want to flat-out lie to Debra and say I haven’t heard from her either. Charlotte is not making it any easier by waiting until the very last minute to let us know whether her sickness leave is getting extended or not, so now I’ll have to temporarily do her job on top of mine because she hadn’t let HR know yet if she was coming back in February, and they didn’t have time to start looking for a replacement before the previous person left.
So my question is: what should I do here? Can I help HR out by letting them know before Charlotte does whether it’s likely or unlikely that she’s coming back to work soon, or should I stay out of it completely? I don’t want to be put in the middle of all this just because I’m friends with her, but it did slightly screw me over too now that I have to do her job and mine until we find a new replacement. Technically Charlotte is doing everything by the book, but she could be more helpful than letting us know on the very last day of her leave whether she’ll be back the next day or not. How does this usually work with long-term absences?
You absolutely should stay out of it, both for practical reasons (you could have incorrect or outdated info about Charlotte’s situation, or she might not have shared everything relevant with you) and for privacy reasons (Charlotte should control what medical information about her is shared with her employer). It’s really inappropriate that Debra is asking you for updates instead speaking directly with Charlotte.
I’d do two things: First, let Charlotte know that this is happening and that you’re going to put a stop to it. Then, the next time Debra asks you about Charlotte, say, “You should check with Charlotte directly.” If she presses, then say, “I don’t know what her plans are, and I wouldn’t want to guess in case I got it wrong.” And if she still presses: “Because this is someone else’s private health info, I don’t feel comfortable being part of the conversation.”
3. New coworker is scheduling meetings without giving anyone a heads-up
Recently my company hired a man who has a habit I find really annoying. Whenever he wants to have a meeting with someone, he’ll just book it in the calendar without talking to the people he’s inviting or giving them any sort of heads up, even same-day meetings. I’m not in the habit of just watching my calendar to see if anything new pops up (I check it at the beginning of the day and the end of the day to see what I have coming up). No one else in the company does this — we use our IM system to check in with the meeting participants to confirm the timing works (ensuring no one is working towards an EOD deadline for example) and then book the meeting in. What he’s doing is out of step with our company culture but I’m wondering what’s more common. Do people at other companies just book meetings without conversation regarding timing?
At some companies, yes! Your way is more common, at least in my experience, but there are some offices where the culture is to just book things on people’s calendars the way your coworker is doing. If that’s not your culture, it can be really annoying when someone does that — because in your head you might have been planning to use that time for something else or because you’d want to time to prepare for the meeting rather than be taken by surprise when a notification pops up telling you that it’s starting in 10 minutes or because you might not even want to accept the meeting at all (or want to push back on how much time to allot for it, or so forth).
The best thing to do is to just explain to him that your office doesn’t typically do that, so that he knows and can adjust what he’s doing. Just say something like, “We normally don’t add things to each other’s calendars without a heads-up first. Would you check with me about meetings first to confirm the time works before sticking them on the calendar? IM is a good way to do it.”
4. What to wear on a plane with coworkers
I’m going to an out-of-state work conference for several days, and I’m curious to know your input on how to dress for the flight. In my personal life, I like to dress very comfortably for airplane travel — leggings, comfortable boots or sneakers, and soft, casual shirts or sweaters. Can I dress similarly for work travel? I’m on the same flight as several colleagues, but we’re arriving the day before the conference starts and won’t be going straight into work mode. I work in a casual environment where jeans are common attire, so it’s standard for us not to look very formal at work (though I’ll be upping it to business casual during the conference itself). Your thoughts?
Yep, you should be fine. I wouldn’t take it as far as, like, literal pajama bottoms, but what you’re describing is fine.
5. How much time to give candidates for take-home exercises
I work in a field where it is common for job candidates to complete some sort of take-home exercise as part of the interview process. Depending on the role, these may be writing samples or short technical projects. I have mixed feelings about this overall, but generally think that as long as the candidates aren’t expected to spend more than a few hours on the task, they can be a reasonable way to get a feel for a candidate’s work.
My question is what is a reasonable amount of time to give a candidate to complete a task that may take, let’s say, up to four hours. I was recently involved in a hiring process (not as the hiring manager) where candidates completed a writing exercise. I advocated for giving the candidates at least a week to complete the task, given that they may have existing jobs, families, etc. that could make it hard to find time for this assignment on short notice. From my experience, the last time I had to complete an exercise like this as part of an interview process (not for my current job) I was given more than a week. My boss and their boss both said a week was too long, and that we should give them 48 hours to discourage people from working more than the suggested few hours. I proposed that if overworking is the concern, we could give people a week-long window in which to schedule a time that is convenient for them to work on the exercise, and send it to them then with the shorter turnaround. I also expressed concern that giving a two-day window with no notice filters out candidates whose life circumstances don’t afford them tons of free time.
My bosses didn’t acknowledge this suggestion and moved forward with giving candidates 48 hours. Though of course in reality, unless every candidate checks their email constantly, they have even less time. I haven’t been involved in hiring much before; am I off-base in thinking that this is very short notice? And if it is, is there a better way for me to raise this concern in the future?
You are not off-base. You are absolutely right. People have jobs, families, other commitments, and it’s not reasonable to expect them to fit in several hours working on a hiring exercise without any notice. Your employer is being crappy about this. (Also, four hours is really long under the best of circumstances. With a 48-hour window, that’s ridiculous. As a comparison, I give an exercise that shouldn’t take more than half an hour, and I’m fine with people taking up to a week with it, or even longer if they tell me their schedule means they need more time.)
It sounds like you made all the points you should have made and they just don’t particularly care, so I don’t know that there’s a better way to get through to them. You could try showing them this since maybe they’ll take that as a more authoritative source, and you can say that you’ve heard good candidates say they’re turned off by employers who don’t recognize that they have other commitments in their lives and that this would be a strike against your employer … but it sounds like they may not be open to reason.
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haeroniel-doliet · 6 years
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thbleugh but what bich is gonna fight me for me
idk im just gonna rant again, im sorry if youre on mobile just like, give it a big flick and fly past this i tried i actually have a read more this time
anywy im feelin shitty an dumb n weird an its not fun?? like do we try categorize these feelings: 
1. i have 3 days to pass a course and all the course work i failed to do in fucking march 
1.b. all those emotions to do w unis great! but also ive been solow and sad and dysfunctional its not rly even funny, grades dropping many levels in half a year like. sure grades dont define my life but considering how easy it is for me to get those grades to see them consistently and kinda dramatically dropping isnt helping (even though like i actively know i got lower grades bc i didnt fucking attend class or take in any knowledge. i realise hahah im making a psychology reference bc im a smart psychology uni student.... hmh oh yeah we, we learned about this, i dont know it. my peers do. oh. oh i didnt, i didnt learn anything. oh no. im here to learn abt the subject im supposedly loving and thats the best fit for me bc like hell id be an artist. anyway i have a lot of shit down here i havent figured out who to talk it out to. the mental health advisor didnt have the time for it rly and w counsellors its been different topics but now were in summer and id rather spend the spare money i can rattle off my parents on ballet than a psyhc i could see 2 times best. im just gonna have to wait till septembet bc my dumb white wall subscitption expired too damnti. ugh im just, okay lets move on
2. inadequacy thats not justified? like it is obvs bc it bothers me and i know i can do better and i am better than this all and i clearly have smth stopping me. while to others im doing just fine if not better than them who are really struggling and kinda dont have sympathy for me who goes ‘ugh im doing so badly and struggling, i mean i write perfect essays in one go but its just so hard to do thattt and i know im smarter and better than this’ esp bc say putting words together in that way is difficult on them and not been good at school
2.b. like being good at school but noot being good now, classic phenomenon or has my school system always been the softes most coddliest and where in the normal or worse school 1would have performed average and maybe learned to study and the worth of it to do better, ive just been good enough that caring became so unnecessary i need to waste my time on pointless but constant other things. like youtube and rpchats. constant monotone stimulation for hours. andhours. 
2.c. asking for help bc im struggling w actually getting over the fuzzy and struggle and self hate and blegh feelings to do some work thatd allow me to pass the coursein my 3 days of the very last extended time. and then realising, ah either youve slaved over your work and stressed and panicked to have it good and on time and have no pity left for me and my foolishness, or you never got to uni/struggled to go to uni and think im wasting my opportunity by being an ungrateful lazy piece of hsit. and i know ia m. and 2.d. its the reason why im not doing extra volunteering or serious extra curriculars thatd give the headstart in my lfie. bc, even tho on one side i wanna be that kid and owuld scoff at ppl not doing it who are here for fun and get a degree on the side, rn i see it as not stealing away dedicated good peoples spots who deserve to get the extra recognition for being clever and independent, meanwhile knowing htat probablyill be just fine. worst case scenario for me is literally (ok theres worse but v unlikely) living w my parents and ending up at a mediocre service job to another mediocre office job or smth and never get to a lab bc i wasnt sufficient enough and i never got the cotton balls out of my head and cleared up again to be smart enogh
okay what next, shitty privilige, crying abt my cotton ball head or not being smart
3. okay were gonna do the smart first bc my chest hurts and i kinda feel like crying or smth abt it. like in a dumb (fun) chat im playing athena known for wisdom and all this shit, and though i can throw out a quip or two or cleverly use smth to keep the smartass wisdom stick going on, every now and then i realise how dumb i am and not smart enough that another person could clearly fill this in much better. like. you know all the hilarious posts abt mansplaining and women being pushed out of their fields by dumber men who think they know better bc the others a woman and like, yeah? things where they are confident enough to say, actually i am way smarter than you and i know this bettr. here i am feeling like even if i spent years researching smth i wouldnt have the confidence to feel smart and knowldegeable abt it. like rn, i cant even hold arguments anymore bc im a fool. and i come off as dumb and i dont want to be, i still wanna be the smart kid, but im not working my brain im not doing work or research or learning, im jsut floating by w my cotton ball head thats getting fuzzier and fuzzier and though i can do tasks and would probably b v compeittive if it came to that and need to prove myself as smart, i can no longer feel like id hold my own, esp when people poke holes so easily, trap falls, “hah you dont know what to say ive bested you you dumb bitch” vibey things i just. its horrible? i wanna be smart and be confident in my smartness and feel recognized as smart by other people and live up to that expectation of actually being clever. and not just, knowing im smart enough in some ways bc school ive  passed so easy w always good remarks and participate well in class discussion and all, and im sure nobody thinks im rly dumb bc if i have to ask things im v friendly and try to be attentive. and idk if nobodys expecting more than me, bc again if i cant answer ive developed to be v chill about it and come off as average i guess. 
anyways 4. privilige; like thers multiple inc. the fact im fucking finnish aka my education system was supposedly one of the best, i grew up international so i wasnt even confined to one shitty school in one shitty town, ive had varied school experiences and switching so much i think has given me confidence in myself and shit like that. also bc im finnish i get grants in uni, like free money. and so far i have barely had to use it bc surprise my parents are togther and decently well off bc they got lucky w a job being fancy ppl for 3 years and my older brother is already  adulting and slowly doing his own thing so i can have more money from them. aka. catch my dad paying all my rent and food and everything i need/ ask for on the condition we keep a good releationship. and im reasonable bc he raised me smart apparently idk. but that still means im living at home i have no intentions of becoming an independent home owner bc idk how i would esp since ill be with my parents most holidays for years to come and idk even when or how ill become a real adult being in a real home w real comapnionship. bc rn idk who im even gonna live with, hopefully be civil w them maybe even make a bit of friends but im not gonna have a significant other to move in and support me for a while bc thats a thing idk if were getting into today in this why im feeling shitty rant. 
4.b. so im priviliged in everyway to go to uni for free (damn i gotta apply for that again) in a nice country and a nice and supportive school and get funding from both my parents and my country and not worry abt money and just get a degree all supported and babied again. im also, idk. priviliged bc, fuck writing comes easy to me, i know nayone reading my rants would be like... yeah this is barely legible and terrible writted and mind blurts so i say it is yes bc its mind blurts but i can organise my htoughts into fancy essays surprisingly easy and critical stuff like psych and english came  mad easy to an extent. sure, i wasnt talented in math but i still made it, i am not talented in science but sometimes the concepts click and i can . but then, im also talented in art. and im not ashamed to say its privilige disposition or talent or smth, bc damn. i do not practice or dedicate enough love to claim that. sure, ive drawn always, sure, ive practiced more as a kid thatn other kids and thats probably carried me thru pretty far, but i think ive just had a natural disposition to be good at art technique (creativity maybe not so, or inspiration) but i know what looks good and sometimes how to achieve that. cue montage to art class where i sit w my friends who are talking about bands or making outlines w nut shells bc there i am beside them doing the work in half the time twice as good. mostly bc the teacher wasnt great and would assign essentially copying a picture from a4 to a2 u know like drawing the same thing. and thats not easy. and youre supposed to build up really light layers and slowly refine it.  and ppl who listened only ended up w shitty light drawings that either look like potatoes or vaguely like the picture, while i with boosting confidence would go, we only do one super light sketch one medium sketch and one dark layer. bc by the medium one everything is in its place and looks abt like everyone elses and i need the dark hues to show it accurately even if it isnt perfect, and my work would like almost always stand out on the wall bc it was so different/advanced. i wont lie it influenced my friends to not draw as well or as much sitting next to me, and ofc id feel bad and i could never boast bc i felt bad that they didnt try bc they saw me, thought mines not gonna be like that so im just gonna fuck around and do whatever. and i obvs needed praise but would always feel bad bc it was obviously me who was the best in that class and its so self conceited but, it kinda just was true in that small class half of whom didnt want to be there. me butt kissin and trying to impress myself w my skill. catch like, that first day he asked us to draw the person next to us, and i made my partner draw me first, bc i just knew if i went first theyd look at it and draw me a potato stick figure in 5 seconds and say i cant draw like you. and true. while the rest of the class made sketchy circle guys, some looing so childish, here i went and said, okay i find it awkward having you stare at me and if  you move a lot it makes it harder to be accurate, so, like take out your phone and get comfortable and look down at that for a while hence drawing3/4 unlike anyone else w eyes cast down and damn if i dont remember it being beautiful and identifiable as that friend, even tho the teacher told ppl around me like, ah yes she did it this way, 3/4 not face on which is much easier. which is true but bitch you never said. sides it looks so much better and was so much less frustrating. anyway, even now in that chat i go and like drop my drawings in bc partially i just wanna draw more and showing people makes me draw? u know. and i kinda wanna get compliments. but ive figured im pretty humble abt it. and sure i get comments that are like god i wish i could draw like that from someone that doesnt draw arms or legs and theyre v bublehead cartoon. and im like. you could. but yours is still middle school level, so just, keep working at it, get confidence to break your mold. 
that andtheres this one chick that,,,, gawd, well they admit to being a sociopath in chat which is great and seem real attention seekery in general (theres a surprising amount of people, while in midst of rp and getting compliments go “well i guess im a shit rpr because nobody wants to rp with me ://) post art and then be like dramatically UGH i hate it it looks so bad im terrible at art, literally poster girl for fishing for compliments. and even if i dont like the style at all, i try give in anatomical pointers or smth abt the drapery or smth technical i can complement. bc id want the same i guess? and i dont love let alone like the art itself. and then, while getting so many of those theyre like “yeah well nobody likes my art, say it reminds them of this character (jessica rabbit while all hers have big hips big tits tiny waists massive lips massive eye, but just one eye bc the otehrs covered by hair like theres obvious similarities) which means im totally not original like i thought so why even try!” and other melodramatic things that i can argue, but they dont wanna hear it they want attention and praise and i just ughhh i could preach you about how no art is original and its all from influence, or how someone doesnt have to like your style to appreciate it, or someone might love your style and like. basic stuff ive figured out myself. and it gets frustrating trying not to get a superiority, or to start shoving my own art in there to try compete or smth. and its just. hard. idk. id k. i know theres people who are averse to art and never tried to be good at it who are obvs gonna be omg thats so good i cant even draw and ill be like, hah yeah sure dude if you tried maybe btut thanks. 
also drawing man its so weird, whenever i see someone elses drawing a part of me goes “we must draw so that we can show were better than that” like, either to get complimetns and shift it to me? or to just show them off. to be like. i can do it better. which i kinda hate about myself? that i draw mostly bc of that and a need to show off? like amxxs art or smth, them talking like yeahh ugly art is good art, drawing is so healing i feel great or im so proud of myself for improivng so much look at my art, and a part of me goes, awh yes! my theorys proven working on art for yourself improves and can cheer you up, another goes, yesnow i must draw to show how good i am and show how i too feel fulfilled by drawing but also make it about me by weeping how i hate drawing myself. literally smths wrong w me seeing others pot abt their midrift, or learning to accept their curves or drawing themselves or smth, and theres a gremlin of me going like yeah but i cant draw myself bc i tried once and it looks like shit and ill only highlight my flaws and im slightly afraid of someone saying it looks exactly like me or other dumb shit, or i dont have curves to accept bcim not big hip big thic thigh girl im just. my legs are big but mostly ugly bc of the skin on them not bc of their size (ankles tho oof) and i have no hips i have no butt bc it allwent to my stoamch thats also ugly and my broad   badly postured back thats also ugly w these spots and marks and scars soon probably. and saggy boobs dont forget those. bc theyre literally fat sacks aiming for the ground i guess. anyway. no cute curves,  no beautiful skin no nth its just tough and i cant help but feel the negativity towards myself in almost every glimpse of someone elses positivity. i dont always air it which would be horrible of me to do, but its still there. making their happiness about my misery. maxx loves their boyfriend?> i hate them bc i dont like him and its rining it> i hate them havingsuch a dreamy but fake seeming ‘soulmate’ relationship bc its not true and i think itll end up terribly> im neveer gonna have that and im jealous of them i guess having someone theyd dedicate so much to and who loves them so much theyre all over the place making sappy things> well theyre an oveer romantic whod do it over the smallest things this wasnt a great example. 
anyway yeah extra note, even if i felt comfortable enough for sex im not comfortable enough in my body for that and idk how thats relevant to anything but i guess thats smth id also talk w a therapist abt whod probably tell me, then dont have sex! like yeah thats my plan.but im talking never gonna be able to form a relationship bc even having a friend for a sleepover makes me uncomfortable having them see me in an uncontrolled clothed position. u feel. 
anyway i have a lot of little problems that amount and i guess when i start addressing one the rest pop up their ugly heads and this is why i never getanywhere. this all comes from  how shitty i feel from how i have literally not even 3 full days to complete those tasks and pass, and i know i need to, though nothing in me actually feels like itll actually do the work u know, that spiraled through that chat into privilige of being at school and how i should tryy a bit that turned to im priviliged to be smart to pass and in my talent in art despite not being an artist that spiraled to another way i disliked myself and thats my fucked relations to myself my body and relationships (esp including me that dont exist)  
side note, though no surprise if for some ungodly reason youve read this shit i wrote at 8.30 am when i have a docs appointment abt my very ugly skin at 12.45 i over share. easily. if somseone asks id give them all. look at this. even in that chat i spiraled from, hah fun fucked up thing im almost failing my course bc im a shit, to my  heads filled with fuzz and i hate that i cant live up to my potentia. and im surprised how much i like this one guy, though who with his character ripped into my athena and make me question all my smartness, really makes me feel better ooc??? like theyre genuinely nice and just too informed and funny and playing the dick for a very well thought out reason (drunk doesnt mean it etc) and while the sociopath gal is giving me the side eye after they tried to help but figured out im a prviliged kid whos in school for free and not making the most of it and how easy school has been forme when for them despite their hard efforts they failed high school.u know not reallly helping kinda making me fele worse bc i know i should be doing better and could be and not only bc i have a priviliged opportuntity to and ability, i would benefit so much more if i did it for myself. but here comes by weird guy who slips on a freudian approach and claims they love helping ppl through their problems so i drop another overshare paragraph if he rly wanted to help but lighten it by taking thetopic off, he doesnt return and never address my post bc now its onto talking abt the big rp thing. im not mad. i just, idk i kinda wanted their support, another poor stranger to inflict w my extremely troubled wordy lengthy and i guess complex thoughts and feelings and lack there of sometimes and other shit. 
anyway im not doing great but im gonna grab 3 hrs of sleep before the doc, come back, nap, go to ballet again, come back, ad.... do smth.. work. maybe. one can hope. i hate it will it actually work only time can tell and i hate myself already.ugh. i hate i hate im not okya with this why cant someone else deal w me for me. deal with all these feelings and botherings and make me do my work and be satisfied doing it and do it all in time and feel a little success and reward myself like i should for work done and not just when i want. idk. someone,t ake over my life, you might be better at it. help me dela with school that i currently hate the most even if im meant to end up a scholar or smth
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