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I just realized Playing Pretend is close to 200 kudos on AO3!!!! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read my work, I truly appreciate it more than you’ll ever know. Much love <3

#no seriously like tysm #wtf #never thought anyone would want to read my stuff #yall are amazing #my writing #dipplinshipping #juliana x kieran pokemon #kieran x juliana pokemon #juliana x kieran #kieran x juliana #pokémon #pokémon indigo disk #pokémon teal mask #pokémon scarlet and violet #this goes for all my fics btw #I love this ditto gif so freaking much

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I have something I want to happen down the line in Playing Pretend but I’m not too sure how I want it to play out. Instead of being indecisive I��m going to let YOU choose! Choose wisely :)

#hehe #no hints #sorry :( #my writing #dipplinshipping #juliana x kieran pokemon #kieran x juliana pokemon #juliana x kieran #kieran x juliana #pokémon #pokémon indigo disk #pokémon teal mask #pokémon scarlet and violet #rival kieran #champion kieran #kieran pokemon #juliana pokemon #trainer juliana

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Taylor swift really dropped a masterpiece of a double album and just expects me to be fine????

#how am I supposed to go through finals like this #the albums are literally amazing wtf #had me screaming crying throwing up at 2am #vivis random ramblings

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most work I’ve ever put in a Drayster’s version especially after the school stress from the past week 💔

his hair is incomplete ignore that love you

#enchanted2meetuuu never misses #this is iconic #I love Drayster's version #drayton pokemon #trainer drayton #elite four drayton #reblog

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Kieran finds himself unexpectedly confronted by Drayton during a gaming session with Crispin, leading to some unexpected tension. Meanwhile, Juliana enjoys some much-needed girl time with Lacey.

Hi everyone, thank you for reading! I've fixed the previous four chapters, so they have all been updated! Don't worry; the changes I made did not change anything major in the chapters; they are very small but essential to the overall plot. Sorry for the shorter chapter, I wanted to get something out for you guys! It's the start of finals for me, and I won't be able to write for a couple of weeks. I have lots of ideas for when I get back and will have plenty of time to write since I'm taking the summer off for classes!

I'll still be somewhat active on here!!!!!!

#dipplinshipping #juliana x kieran #kieran x juliana #kieran x juliana pokemon #juliana x kieran pokemon #champion kieran #kieran pokemon #rival kieran #juliana pokemon #pokemon juliana #trainer juliana #pokémon #pokémon indigo disk #pokemon teal mask #my writing

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Another little Dipplinshipping headcanon I have is that Juliana and Kieran chose Amarys to be the live painter at their wedding. She’s the only one they trust to do the job and want her to show off her skills!

#dipplinshipping #juliana x kieran pokemon #kieran x juliana pokemon #kieran x juliana #juliana x kieran #rival kieran #champion kieran #kieran pokemon #juliana pokemon #trainer juliana #trainer amarys #amarys pokemon #elite four amarys

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#Thursday can’t come fast enough #poets is going to change my Brian chemistry I can already tell #I’m so ready #vivis random ramblings

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Since We're Alone

Here's some good old Mintteashipping fluff inspired by this prompt list because the hair prompts reminded me of Drayton's toothpaste hair. This was supposed to be a blurb, but it ended up being over 2,000 words whoops lol

This will also be posted on my ao3!

The fic is under the cut! This is very, very fluffy, you have been warned!

The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle glow over the cozy apartment in Opelucid City. Carmine stirred from her slumber, her eyes fluttering open as she took in the sight before her. Drayton lay beside her, his features softened by sleep, his usually slicked-up hair now a tousled mess of white with a vibrant purple streak.

Drayton looked so different when he was asleep, devoid of the usual lazy smirk that defined his waking hours. Carmine felt a warmth spread through her chest as she gazed at him, appreciating the soft vulnerability he rarely showed.

They had come a long way since their days at Blueberry Academy, where their relationship had blossomed. Carmine couldn't help but reminisce about those times—how Drayton had teased her endlessly, how they had argued and laughed together. She suspected she had motivated him to push through his second year after he had repeated it so many times, even though he'd never admit it.

Carmine couldn't help but chuckle at her younger self's antics. She had always been so invested in other people's relationships, playing the role of confidante and matchmaker with fervor. Yet amidst her meddling in others' love lives, she had unwittingly neglected her own.

Back then, she would never have imagined that she would end up with someone like Drayton– Drayton, with his easy smile and laid-back attitude that had initially grated on her nerves. It had taken her by surprise when she had realized that beneath his nonchalant exterior was a person who truly understood her, who accepted her quirks and challenged her in all the right ways.

But life had a funny way of surprising her. Carmine had slowly come to realize that there was more to Drayton than met the eye.He had a depth of character and kindness that had captured her heart in ways she never expected.

After graduation, Carmine had made the permanent move from Kitakami to Unova, leaving behind her grandparents and the familiar comforts of home. She missed them dearly but knew they were doing just fine on their own. She made it a point to visit occasionally, making the long journey back to Kitakami to see her family and childhood friends.

Living in Unova with Drayton opened up new opportunities for Carmine. She pursued her interests, worked alongside Ms.Briar, explored new places, and built a life alongside the person she loved. Despite the distance from her hometown, she found solace in the fact that she could still see her younger brother, Kieran, who was now attending Blueberry University nearby. It was comforting to have him close by, a reminder of the family ties that anchored her to her roots.

As Carmine watched Drayton stir awake, she couldn't help but reach out and playfully tuck a loose strand of his hair behind his ear. He blinked up at her, a lazy smile gracing his lips. "Morning, Carmie," he mumbled, his voice still thick with sleep.

Drayton, with his tousled hair and sleepy smile, had grown into his role as Opelucid's gym leader, following in the footsteps of his grandfather. It was a responsibility he took seriously, but Carmine knew he still carried a piece of his carefree spirit from their academy days.

Carmine smiled down at him, her heart skipping a beat at the sight of his disheveled yet endearing appearance. Before she could say anything, Drayton suddenly reached out and pulled her into a tight cuddle, his arms wrapping around her with surprising strength.

Startled, Carmine blushed, feeling a rush of defensive embarrassment. "Hey, what are you doing?" she protested, trying to wriggle free from Drayton's embrace.

Drayton chuckled softly, his hold on her gentle yet firm. "Were you watching me sleep, Carmie?" he teased, raising an eyebrow playfully.

Carmine's cheeks grew warmer, a mixture of embarrassment and indignation flooding her. "N-No! I just... I woke up before you did," she stammered, avoiding his gaze.

Drayton's laughter filled the room, warm and infectious. "Sure, sure," he teased, pressing a kiss to Carmine's cheek.

Despite her initial protest, Carmine couldn't deny the flutter of warmth that spread through her at Drayton's affectionate gesture. She relaxed into his embrace, feeling the tension melt away as she nestled against him.

As they lay intertwined, Carmine finally gathered the willpower to break free from Drayton's hold. "Alright, I need to get up and get ready," she announced, trying to sound determined.

Drayton, however, tightened his grip playfully. "Nah, too lazy," he murmured with a mischievous grin, pulling her back into his arms.

Carmine let out an exasperated laugh, but she couldn't suppress the fondness in her voice. "Come on, Drayton," she protested, half-heartedly attempting to free herself again. "I have things to do today."

Drayton feigned a dramatic sigh. "Can't you just stay here with me a little longer?" he teased, pressing a soft kiss to the top of Carmine's head.

Carmine's heart fluttered at the tenderness in his actions. Despite her desire to stick to her morning routine, she found herself giving in to the warmth of their shared moment. "Fine," she relented with a playful smile, snuggling back into Drayton's embrace.

As she settled back into the comfort of Drayton's arms, Carmine realized that, in truth, she didn't have anywhere urgent to be. It was the weekend, so the responsibilities of the day could wait a little longer—this moment with Drayton was what she truly craved.

They remained intertwined for a few more precious minutes, basking in the quiet intimacy of the morning. Carmine felt a sense of contentment wash over her, grateful for these stolen moments with Drayton.

But eventually, the inevitable call of the day beckoned. With a gentle nudge, Carmine extricated herself from Drayton's embrace once more. "Okay, for real this time," she declared, a hint of determination in her voice.

Drayton pouted playfully, but then his expression turned mischievous. "One more kiss before you go?" he requested, leaning in closer.

Carmine chuckled but then wrinkled her nose in mock disgust. "Uh-uh, not until you brush your teeth," she teased, pushing herself up from the bed.

Drayton laughed, rolling his eyes in mock exasperation. "Fine, fine, I'll go with you," he relented, swinging his legs off the bed and following Carmine toward the bathroom.

"You're really not going to let me kiss you until I've brushed my teeth, huh?" Drayton remarked. a hint of laughter in his voice.

Carmine raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on her lips. "Absolutely not," she replied with mock seriousness. "I have standards, you know."

Drayton chuckled, his eyes softening with affection as he squeezed Carmine's shoulder gently. "Fair enough," he conceded, uncapping his toothpaste and starting to brush his teeth.

As they stood side by side, the simple act of brushing their teeth together felt strangely intimate—a glimpse into the everyday routines that defined their life together. Carmine couldn't help but steal glances at Drayton in the mirror, admiring the way the morning light caught the purple streak in his hair, the crinkles around his eyes when he smiled.

Once they had finished, they rinsed their mouths and exchanged playful smiles. "There, now I can have my kiss," Drayton announced, leaning in closer to Carmine.

Carmine laughed, her heart fluttering with warmth as she met Drayton's gaze. "Much better," she teased, leaning in to meet his kiss.

Pulling away, Drayton couldn't help but playfully run his fingers through his tousled hair, trying to tame the unruly strands. "I really need to do something about this mess," he mused, his voice tinged with amusement.

Carmine chuckled, watching Drayton's antics in the mirror. "Maybe you should consider a new hairstyle," she suggested with a playful grin. "Something that doesn't scream toothpaste head."

Drayton's eyes sparkled as he let out a scoff. "Hey, I happen to like my toothpaste head," he retorted.

Carmine couldn't suppress her laughter at Drayton's playful response. "Of course you do," she teased, shaking her head affectionately.

But as she watched him in the mirror, attempting to smooth down his hair once more, a thought crossed her mind. "Here, let me help," she offered, reaching for the bottle of gel.

Drayton raised an eyebrow, a curious smile playing on his lips as he handed her the gel. "Are you sure you can handle it?" he teased, leaning closer to her.

Carmine rolled her eyes but couldn't hide the grin that spread across her face. "Oh, please," she replied, feigning indignation. "I've seen you struggle with this enough times to know exactly what to do."

With a determined expression, Carmine squirted a small amount of gel into her palm, rubbing her hands together before reaching for Drayton's hair. She worked the gel through his strands with practiced ease, her fingers deftly styling his hair into its usual slicked-back look.

Drayton leaned into her touch, his eyes fluttering closed as he savored the sensation. "You have magic hands, Carmie," he remarked, his voice soft with appreciation.

Carmine felt her cheeks flush at the compliment, a warmth spreading through her chest. "Just trying to make sure you don't scare anyone with your bedhead," she teased, though her words were laced with affection.

Once she was satisfied with Drayton's hair, he turned to face her with a grin. "Alright, your turn," he declared, grabbing a hairbrush from the counter.

Carmine raised an eyebrow in surprise. "My turn?" she echoed, feeling a flutter of excitement.

Drayton nodded, his eyes warm and gentle. "Let me brush your hair," he suggested, motioning for Carmine to sit on the edge of the bathtub.

Carmine complied, sitting down as Drayton stood behind her. She closed her eyes, savoring the sensation of his fingers running through her long hair, carefully detangling the strands with practiced ease.

As Drayton brushed her hair, Carmine felt a profound sense of intimacy wash over her. It was a simple act, yet it spoke volumes about their connection—the trust, the familiarity, the unspoken bond that had only grown stronger with time.

"You have such beautiful hair," Drayton remarked softly, his voice a gentle murmur.

Carmine smiled, her heart swelling with affection. "Thank you," she replied sincerely, turning to look at Drayton over her shoulder.

Their eyes met, and in that moment, words seemed unnecessary. Carmine knew that they were both thinking the same thing—that they were exactly where they were meant to be, sharing these intimate moments that made their love story uniquely theirs.

With a final stroke of the brush, Drayton finished styling Carmine's hair. "There," he said, stepping back to admire his handiwork.

Carmine turned to face him, her eyes sparkling with gratitude. "Thank you," she whispered, reaching out to cup his cheek in her hand.

Drayton's smile was soft and genuine. "Anytime, Carmine," he replied, leaning in to press a tender kiss to her forehead.

As Drayton pressed a tender kiss to Carmine's forehead, she couldn't help but feel a rush of warmth spread through her. She stood up from the tub and leaned into his touch, relishing the affectionate gesture.

Drayton's arms enveloped her in a gentle embrace, pulling her closer until she was nestled against him, their hearts beating in sync.

For a moment, they stayed like that, lost in the quiet intimacy of the embrace. Carmine felt a sense of peace wash over her, grateful for the love and comfort that Drayton provided without hesitation.

When they finally pulled away, Carmine met Drayton's gaze with a soft smile. "I love you," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

Drayton's eyes softened with emotion, his own smile mirroring hers. "I love you too," he replied, his words filled with sincerity.

Carmine nestled against him once again, her face buried in the warmth of Drayton's neck. His familiar scent enveloped her, calming her racing thoughts. In that simple, intimate moment, Carmine felt an overwhelming sense of peace and contentment.

But eventually, the rumble of Drayton's stomach broke the spell, reminding them of the pressing need for breakfast. Drayton's chuckle rumbled through his chest, a soothing sound that reverberated against Carmine's cheek. "I'm starving," he admitted playfully, his voice tinged with amusement.

Carmine lifted her head from his neck, her eyes twinkling with mirth. "Typical," she teased, a grin tugging at the corners of her lips.

Drayton flashed her a sheepish smile, his eyes crinkling with laughter. "Well, then, how about we get breakfast?" he suggested, taking her hand in his.

Carmine's heart swelled with affection as she intertwined her fingers with his. "Sounds perfect."

#mintteashipping #drayton x carmine #carmine x drayton #drayton x carmine pokemon #carmine x drayton pokemon #drayton pokemon #elite four drayton #trainer drayton #carmine pokemon #rival carmine #trainer carmine #pokémon #pokemon teal mask #pokemon scarlet and violet #my writing

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Me: Ooooo so many good fic ideas I wanna write them all

My 15 page research paper due in two weeks: pls pay attention to me you haven't even started me yet

#I love to procrastinate! #I should probably start that #Somebody needs to yell at me lol #my writing #vivis random ramblings

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Hi everyone, Happy Dipplinshipping Week!! I've enjoyed seeing what everyone has contributed so far! Thank you so much for reading my fic. I hope you all enjoyed it! I had a lot of fun researching for this fic. As a history major, I love learning about different cultures and their traditions!

Special thanks to @dipplinduo for helping me with this fic! They were so helpful, and I really appreciate their help <3!!!!

#dipplinshippingweek #dipplinshippingweek2024 #dipplinshipping #juliana x kieran #kieran x juliana #juliana x kieran pokemon #kieran x juliana pokemon #rival kieran #champion kieran #kieran pokemon #juliana pokemon #trainer juliana #my writing #pokémon #pokémon indigo disk #pokemon teal mask #pokemon scarlet and violet

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Flower symbolism request!

Hi all! I've been recently working on my fic for Dipplinshipping Week, and I need some help with flowers and flower symbolism. I've tried to do some research on my own, but I keep stumbling on dead ends regarding the topic I'm writing about. If anyone has any knowledge of the language of flowers and is interested in helping me, I would greatly appreciate it! Feel free to send me a message!

Thank you in advance <3<3<3

This fic is out now!

#I am very nervous about asking for help I've never done it before lol #Pls help a girl out #I'm dying over here #I even tried using Google Scholar #And Jstor #It's bad #dipplinshipping #my writing

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Wooohoooo very excited!!!!!! Can’t wait to see what everyone creates!!!

It’s about that time!!

Dipplinshipping Week starts now!!

We’ll be following the tags #dipplinshippingweek and #dipplinshippingweek2024 to find and share all stuff dipplinshipping!

Additionally, we’ll be coming to you live with an official community discord to both celebrate and meet up with other people who celebrate dipplinshipping and all things pokemon!

We can’t wait to meet you there! Happy creating, and Happy Dipplinshipping Week!!

#dipplinshipping #dipplinshippingweek #pokemon #I love the fic I’m working on

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Your writing is so beautiful I’m reading chapter 4 of playing pretend at 2 in the morning and it’s got me sobbing and idek why 😭😭🫶🫶🫶

and you use the big kid vocabulary it’s so wonderful to read

Omg thank you so much!!!! This means a lot to me, thank you for taking the time to read 🫶

I’m glad it’s wonderful to read! I do a lot of research based writing for school so I’m glad that it doesn’t sound super robotic lol.

#vivis random ramblings #dipplinshipping #my writing

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Juliana and Kieran practice kissing, leading to a mix of excitement and awkwardness. Juliana's first day of class brings unexpected encounters with Elli, Seori, and Yuchen, leaving her feeling uneasy. Later, Kieran finds himself in an uncomfortable situation when Drayton confronts him about his and Juliana's relationship while hanging out with Crispin.

#dipplinshipping #kieran x juliana #kieran x juliana pokemon #juliana x kieran #juliana x kieran pokemon #kieran pokemon #rival kieran #champion kieran #trainer kieran #juliana pokemon #pokemon juliana #trainer juliana #pokémon #pokémon indigo disk #pokemon teal mask #pokemon scarlet and violet

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I can't wait for Dipplinshipping Week next week! The prompts are so fun, and I'm really excited to see what everyone creates with them! As for me, my fic is already being worked on :)

#vivis random ramblings #dipplinshipping

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Juliana and Kieran find themselves facing a daunting task: confronting Carmine, Amarys, and Drayton about their fake relationship. Tensions run high as they attempt to convince their friends of the authenticity of their relationship, leading to moments of uncertainty and awkwardness.

Hi everyone! Thank you once again for reading, I hope y'all enjoyed this chapter! I know I said that this one would be out a lot earlier than today, but I kinda took the "break" in spring break and did absolutely nothing lol. But with most of the important context out of the way, I can have a LOT of fun. The next chapter will actually be out soon, I promise this time hehe.

-Vivi <3<3<3

#dipplinshipping #juliana x kieran #kieran x juliana #kieran x juliana pokemon #juliana x kieran pokemon #rival kieran #champion kieran #kieran pokemon #trainer kieran #juliana pokemon #pokemon juliana #trainer juliana #pokémon #pokémon indigo disk #pokemon teal mask #pokemon scarlet and violet

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Kieran and Juliana embark on their fake relationship journey, strategizing to make their charade believable. They face challenges as they encounter Carmine, Lacey, and Crispin, who all demand details about their relationship. With nerves and uncertainty, they navigate the situation, striving to maintain the facade and make their fake relationship convincing to those around them.

I'm finally all done with midterms, so I can focus on this fic! This chapter and the next one deal with necessary context about Carmine and the Elite Four finding out about Kieran and Juliana's supposed relationship. After that, we'll be getting into some real fun!! I can't wait! Chapter 3 will be out very soon because I'm currently on spring break and have no plans, so I'll just be writing instead lol. Hope you all enjoy <3<3<3

#dipplinshipping #kieran x juliana pokemon #juliana x kieran #kieran x juliana #juliana x kieran pokemon #champion kieran #rival kieran #kieran pokemon #trainer kieran #juliana pokemon #pokemon juliana #trainer juliana #pokémon #pokémon indigo disk #pokemon teal mask #pokemon scarlet and violet