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fandomscombine · 3 years

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No, Not Like This [Part 2]

George Weasley x Reader

BG: Rewatched the New Girl S2x15. You know the one with the ICONIC Nick and Jess 1st Kiss? Now make it the reader and Geroge!

a/n: This second part follows more on their realization of what tf just happened. As did in S2x16. (so they don’t have scenes together, just their brains going into overdrive thinking they screwed up. don’t worry I’ll bring them back in pt3 hehe but first here’s some chaotic fun!)

This part’s voices of reason are.... Cho and Fred!

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George made his way back up to his dorm in a surprising cool calm manner. It was not until late the next morning did what he did sunk in.

What George had thought was a very nice, vivid dream- one he wish he would have the courage to act upon in real life, had actually happened, he panicked. ‘OH MY GOD! OH MY-YOU KISSED HER! YOU IDIOT!’

Fred, who had just arrived in their shared dorm, toast in hand, laughed at his very dishevelled twin queries. ‘Kissed who?’

‘Y/N. I kissed Y/N’

‘ohhh…’ George’s forwardness made Fred drop his toast. ‘FINALLY!’ He exclaimed, scooting George over.

‘wait What?’

Fred places his palms under his chin. ‘Now tell me how this all went down. Y/n made the first move, didn’t she? Please tell me she did or else I owe Ginny 5 galleons.’

While George had a rather peaceful slumber, you on the other hand, did not.

Twisting and turning, mind still stuck on the same sentence. Ranging between the perplexity of ‘George Weasley kissed me?’ to the absolute euphoria of ‘GEROGE WEASLEY KISSED ME!’ .

You touch you lips, gently as if by the feeling of his lips on yours would be washed away if not treated with care.

‘I meant something like that. I didn’t wanna kiss you because of a game. I want to kiss you because you mean something to me’

His parting words echoed in your head.

You Mean Something to Me.

That means he likes you too right? He has to… the boy literally said it…well in the bare minimum implied it. Who in their right mind would deliver a world-shattering kiss to someone they do not fancy?

Though there is one slight detail that could offset this whole theory……

He walked away.

The boy kissed, professed his feelings then exited.

And people say that women are enigmas.

You sighed, you definitely need a fresh pair of eyes here.

The alarm clock on your bedside table flashes 6:39am.

‘Great…’ You muttered, the stupid kiss has kept you awake, overthinking for almost 4 hours.

Rolling over, you layered on a hoodie to your pyjamas. ‘Well, she would just have to deal with me this early.’

You silently make your way out, trying your best to not wake any of your roommates.

In your desperation, the fact that the Ravenclaw’s common room location albeit not a secret, it had completely flown pass your head that they had no password but rather a riddle.

‘Please, can I get an easier riddle’ you pleased to the eagle knocker.

‘Which came first, the phoenix, or the flame?’

You huffed, ofcourse it won’t go easy on you.

‘How would I know?!’ you scowled. The door not granting you entrance just further adds to tour irritable state. How many more things had to be confusing? First George and now this!

‘I wasn’t there! You didn’t even give me a time frame, you stupid door! Ouch!’ Recoiling back in pain, you were sent aback whether be it from kicking the door or it getting back at you for mocking it, you weren’t sure.

‘Give me the full picture. Like is the Phoenix dying? Then the phonics came first than came the flame. If not then it would be vice versa, only a pile of ashes is seen from which a phoenix would be born… or reborn.’

Gosh, were you thankful that it’s too early in the morning for someone to see you rant to a door.

‘You know what? Whatever!’ You sighed in defeat; you would just have to hide from George during breakfast.

However, as you turn to leave, the most extraordinary thing happened.

‘OH My---’ You gawked at the now opened door. ‘It WORKED?!?’

‘It was a valid argument to the constrains presented.’ The eagle knocker remarked, ‘Now it you please, enter quickly, you are letting a cold draft in.’

‘Th-Thank you.’

You’ve been into the Ravenclaw Common Room before and the rows of floor to ceiling bookshelves never fail to intimidate you.

Your eyes land upon the statue of Rowena Ravenclaw and the surrounding intricate tapestries, the soft glow of the sunrise transforming the circular room into a gallery fit for a palace.

‘Y/n?’ A voice called from the dark staircase.

‘AHH!’ You placed a hand to your chest. ‘CHO! What the heck?!? Don’t scare me like that!’

‘What are you doing here? How did you get in?’

‘OH uh… I ranted.’ You told her honestly.

‘You ranted.’ She said in disbelief.

‘Yes. But more on that later, I have more pressing matters.’ You stated, shaking the poor girl. ‘I NEED ADVICE CHO. CODE RED.’

‘CLEARLY.’ Cho sassed, dragging along to the sofa but you stood your ground. ‘y/n?’ Her tone now softer upon seeing your distressed face.

‘George kissed me.’

‘Whaaaaaaaaa?!’

You are utterly grateful for Ravenclaws minding their own business, a handful of early risers had gone out for breakfast passing you by. Ravenclaws no doubt has multitude of questions on what a Gryffindor is doing in their common room but had decided to not go down that rabbit hole and are more intrigued in guessing what breakfast specials there’d this last meal before Christmas break.

Though the more straightforward answer could be seen on Cho’s face.

It is too early to be dealing with this, but a friend is a friend. Though that doesn’t mean it stops Cho from internally swearing that her eyes are going to be permanently crossed from keeping up with your pacing about.

‘George kissed me and I didn’t even kissed me back-’ Pacing left, you recounted the previous night. As if sensing Cho call your bullshit, you caved. ‘okay fine! I kissed him back!’

Plopping face down onto the sofa, voice muffled by the pillow. ‘Is that what you want me to say?’ you demanded.

’I literally haven’t said a word for like over an hour’ uttered Cho matter of factly.

‘Sorry…’ You gaze up at her, pouting your lips as to make her forgive you faster before resuming to your grunts of ‘stupid George Weasley.’

Observing that your rant was over, Cho needed actual details in order to best help you. To help you out of this sticky situation or better yet some….realization, introspection…..That would be up to how honest you are with yourself. ’How was it though, was it…?’

You flop unto your back, mindless playing with your fingers as you recall, ‘It was like I was hit with a bunch of Cheering Charms.’

‘Really?’ Cocking her head, she continued. ’George was that good? How did he do it then?’

‘He just,’ Okay how were you to describe that magical moment? Wracking your brain but no words could do it justice. ‘He just like, grabbed me.’

‘uh huh’

Cho was unconvinced, so you decided to act it out.

Still lying down, you reach to the ceiling, clenching into fists. ‘and he took me, I mean it was strength, confidence.’

’mm hmm’

You brought your arms close to you, letting your eyes shut as you did so. ‘It was firm, but tender.’

’oh damn.’ Cho gasped.

‘oh yeah’ You hate how hot your face has become in a matter of seconds. ‘I saw through space and time for a minute, but that’s not the point.’

‘oh man what are you gonna do?’ Prompted Cho. This was it, the homerun, she thought.

‘I don’t know.’ You truthfully say. There are so many uncertainties, you genuinely don’t know. Wrapping yourself into a ball, you slip of the seat.

Leaning forward, Cho does the last trick on her list. The question that has been implied but left officially unanswered. ‘I mean do you…like George?’

You fake vomit. Your automatic defence system taking over. ‘bah yuck George? Ahhhh’ You tried to play it cool, chuckling. ‘Nooo!’

You’ve never told a soul! You and George are the best of friends-that’s the story.

Yet Cho’s unnerving brow challenges that narrative.

Halting, you swallowed.

‘Yes.’

Part 3, at the burrow will be coming up. So yeah.

It was supposed to be in this but I got carried away and got more inspiration from S2x16 where Nick and Jess had moments of albeit very panicked self-realization on the meaning of the kiss.

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skyfire85 · 3 years

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I've been posting these on opposite-lock.com and drivetribe.com, and I wanted to share this one here too.

An F-94C belonging to the 27th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron in New York being readied for a flight in 1955. | Photo: USAF

FLIGHTLINE: 112 - LOCKHEED F-94 STARFIRE

Developed from the T-33 Shooting Star trainer, the F-94 was a first-generation jet fighter/interceptor which fought in Korea but was quickly retired.

In 1948 the newly independent USAF released a specification for a radar-equipped jet fighter/interceptor to replace the WWII-era F-61 Black Widow and the early post-war F-82 Twin Mustang. Lockheed responded with a design based on their T-33 jet trainer, which was in turn based on the F-80 Shooting Star fighter. Two existing TF-80C (the original designation for the T-33) were modified with a new nose containing the guns, radar and fire control systems. The original Allison J33 engine was replaced by and uprated J-33-A-33, which was fitted with an afterburner, the first American production aircraft to be so equipped. These two YF-94s retained approximately 75% commonality with the earlier T-33 and F-80. The first flight of a YF-94 was on 16 April 1949, several months after a production contract had been signed.

The second YF-94A, serial number 48-373. | Photo: USAF

PRODUCTION, TEETHING PROBLEMS, AND UPDATES.

The F-94A entered service in May 1950, with 109 produced. This first model was armed with four .50 cal Browning machine guns in the lower nose, and like the F-80 and T-33 was normally fitted with a pair of 165 gallon drop tanks on the wingtips to increase range. Aircrews were not fond of these planes, and there were numerous issues with the early design. The afterburner-equipped J33s were not reliable, with issues plaguing the igniter and flame-holder. These problems caused a number of ground aborts and other in-flight emergencies. The F-94A was also unstable in flight and had poor high-altitude maneuverability. Finally, crews found the cockpit cramped and difficult to enter in an alert or scramble situation. There were also clearance issues with the ejection seats, resulting in several fatalities.

F-94A s/n 49-2548 of the 2nd FIS at McGuire AFB in 1952. | Photo: USAF

Lockheed began deliveries of the improved F-94B in January 1951. This aircraft was outwardly similar to the F-94A, but the cockpit was reworked to improve crew comfort and performance, as well as to correct the fatal flaws with the ejection seat clearance. The J33 engine was much improved as well, becoming a much more reliable power plant. A new instrument landing system (ILS) was added, and a gun pod was developed that would add two additional 50 cals under each wing, bringing the total to eight guns. As the new F-94Bs were introduced, older A models were returned to Lockheed and updated to the B standards. As newer aircraft replaced the F-94 in service, the planes were passed down to Air National Guard units, where they served until the late 1950s.

An F-94B from the 61st FIS at Selfridge AFB in Michigan, some time in 1952.

SERVICE AT HOME AND ABROAD.

As befitting the F-94s intended role as an interceptor, the aircraft were mostly flown under Air Defence Command auspices, equipping some 26 squadrons. The F-94s replaced older F-82F Twin Mustangs, which had been hurriedly pressed into service after a 1949 display by the USSR of the Tu-4 (NATO code name "Bull") bomber, a reverse-engineered copy of the Boeing B-29. The F-94 turned out to be somewhat inferior to the Twin Mustang however, having shorter legs than the F-82, as well as relying more on ground-based radar to guide them to targets. Despite these shortcomings, procurement of the F-94 continued, with air groups around the country replacing F-47 Thunderbolts, F-51 Mustangs, F-80 Shooting Star and F-86A Sabre day fighters with F-94As and later updated B models. Three Air National Guard (ANG) units, the 121st FIS (DC ANG), 142nd FIS (Maine ANG), and 148th FIS (Pennsylvania ANG) received F-94Bs and were placed on active duty to guard the Washington, DC airspace during the Korean War.

Two F-94s fly in formation with an F-82 Twin Mustang in 1950. | Photo: USAF

F-94s also saw deployment to Japan and South Korea as the Korean War heated up, with the first F-94Bs arriving in Japan during March of 1951 to train pilots on the new jet. Flights of Soviet MiG-15 fighters over Seoul in December of that year saw some of these aircraft being detached to Suwon Air Base to defend the South Korean capital. By March of 1952, F-94s from the 319th FIS were flying escort missions for B-29 bombers. Early encounters with Soviet MiGs indicated that they had been equipped with radar warning receivers, as the communist fighters would begin evasive maneuvers once the US aircraft locked-on. USAF F-94s were credited with several kills during the conflict, including the first jet-versus-jet night intercept. After the 1953 Armistice, F-94s remained in South Korea and Japan to fly air defense missions, finally being replaced in 1954 by radar-equipped F-86D Sabre Dogs.

An F-94B belonging to the 68th FIS at Suwon Air Base. This aircraft suffered an engine fire in December 1952 and crashed, killing both crew. | Photo: USAF

YF-97A STARFIRE.

Even before the F-94 started seeing service, Lockheed began work on a massively redesigned and improved interceptor. This new plane, tentatively designated the YF-97 Starfire, retained the fuselage of the F-94, but had a new, thinner wing, along with swept horizontal stabilizers. The troublesome J33 was replaced by the Pratt & Whitney J48, a license-built copy of the Rolls-Royce Tay turbojet which powered the Dassault Mystère IV fighter/bomber. The fire-control and radar systems were also upgraded, resulting in a larger nose. Also fitted in the nose were four trays of six 2.75" FFAR, which fired out through four fold-in doors. The Browning machine guns were deleted. In service, firing these rockets tended to blind the crew, and there were issues with the engines ingesting rocket exhaust and flaming out. In response, pods were developed that fitted to the wing along the leading edge, each of which carried 12 FFAR. The nose trays were then left empty most times. This new aircraft was eventually designated the F-94C, gaining the nickname Starfire, which eventually became applied to earlier models of the F-94 as well. Lockheed began delivery of the F-94C in 1954, and they were quickly incorporated into the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) air defense system. As Starfire deliveries ramped up, the earlier F-94Bs were passed down to ANG units, then were retired.

One of the YF-94C prototypes with the nose rocket doors open. | Photo: USAF

An F-94C, with its FFAR loading trays open, being services by two USAF Airmen. | Photo: USAF

STARFIRE ECLIPSED.

Despite being an advanced aircraft at the time of development, the rapid pace of aviation in the 1950s soon saw the F-94s made redundant by more capable interceptors like the F-86D Sabre Dog and the F-89J Scorpion. The Starfire was removed from front-line USAF service in 1957, after just 3 years, and the type was phased out of ANG service in 1959. A number of aircraft have been preserved around the US, among them a YF-94A prototype at Edwards AFB which is awaiting restoration, two F-94As, and 11 YF-94C and F-94C examples.

PRUNED BRANCHES OF THE FAMILY TREE.

In addition the fighter/interceptor variants, Lockheed also pursued other missions for the F-94. F-94C s/n 50-963 was retained by Lockheed for a possible photo recon variant. The EF-94C ("E" for Exempt rather than "R" for reconnaissance because it was a self-financed research program) saw the radar and missiles replaced by cameras and sensors. The USAF was not interested, and the plane was later scrapped.

The EF-94C, possibly at Lockheed's plant. | Photo: Lockheed Corp.

In January 1951, Lockheed received a contract for 113 single-seat fighter/bombers based on the F-94C. The existing fuselage, tail and engine of the Starfire would be mated to a new, larger nose containing 8 .50cal machine guns and a new wing that was 50% larger. The fighter/bomber, designated the F-94D, would be capable of carrying 4,000lbs of bombs and rockets, and would have had a refueling probe for increased range. Two F-94Bs were modified with the new nose and wing to trial various configurations for the YF-94D. The USAF canceled the F-94D project on 15 October 1951, preferring that Lockheed focus on the F-94C interceptor instead. One of the F-94Bs from the program, s/n 51-5500, was later bailed to General Electric for use as a testbed for the T-171 (later M61A1) Vulcan cannon.

F-94B s/n 51-5500, late of Mass. ANG, modified with an experimental nose and wing for the stillborn F-94D program.

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atinyidea · 5 years

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Magic Is In The Heart | Ravenclaw Hongjoong | 2

→ ml!

→ note! in this fic, Hongjoong’s reader (Sunshine) is a male

→ 223 bullet points!

→ Half-Blood.

→ Sixth Year.

→ Prefect.

→ Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain.

→ Best Class: Transfiguration

→ Worst Class: Arithmancy

→ Favourite Class: Defence Against The Dark Arts

→ Least Favourite Class: Arithmancy

he classifies himself as a half-blood even though three-quarter blood is more accurate

“just doesn’t sound nice”

he would say

his mother came from a long line of pureblood wizards

while his father was a half-blood wizard born to a wizard and a muggle

it’s all very complicated

so Hongjoong simply says “half-blood” affectionately

his father was in Ravenclaw

his mothers family seem to mainly be in Gryffindor

although his mother was in Hufflepuff

his family didn’t particularly care which house he was placed in

but they were proud of him nonetheless

he is an only child

only has one cousin

he’s seven years younger than him though

Hongjoong was sad

finding out that he’d only be coming to Hogwarts

just as Hongjoong was leaving

he made it a point to ask one of his younger friends to keep an eye out for him when he came up

natural leader

became a prefect in the fifth year

so it was natural for him to become Ravenclaw’s Quidditch Captain in his sixth year

first year

one thing to note about his parents was that they were quite strict

and because they lived in a muggle town

they were accustomed to muggle technology

like phones and game stations and televisions

but

Hongjoong wasn’t allowed a smartphone

or a phone in general

until he was an official teenager

(he got an iPhone for his thirteenth birthday)

so as an eleven-year-old

not knowing anyone because all his friends seemed to be younger than him

he took a Nintendo DS on the train with him

because he could get bored easily

sadly for him

his father had pulled a small prank on him and switched out the DS card that held at least ten different games on it

for a card

with one game on it

called

‘Lateral Puzzles’

more than half of which

Hongjoong had already completed

so that was something to look forward to

when he found a compartment

there was a boy in there already

dressed in colourless robes already

it was safe to assume the boy was a first year like him

sure enough

the two of them became friends

after the boy introduced himself as Seonghwa

Seonghwa had taken an interest in Hongjoong’s DS the second he took it out

asking all sorts of questions

which Hongjoong was more than happy to answer

the two of them talked for a long time

before Hongjoong decided he’d taught Seonghwa enough about the DS

for him to play with it while he changed into his robes

when he returned

the discussion of houses

Hongjoong, coming from a family so diverse in their Hogwarts houses, didn’t have a house in mind

and the two of them bonded over the fact they really couldn’t care less

sticking together, talking the whole way

shared a boat with two new people, ‘Mimi’ and ‘Jisoo’

who he instantly got on well with

sat there grinning

talking quietly with Jisoo

watching Seonghwa and Mimi bicker all the way to the great hall

before they had to split up

since Seonghwa had to move away

Hongjoong grabbed him

“we’ll stay friends no matter our house, yeah?”

he was strangely protective over his new found friendship

was a bit nervous

shy lil bub

“of course”

Hongjoon’s heart: uwu

the sorting hat put him in Ravenclaw

because the sorting hat saw his potential in creative thinking and with the guide of Ravenclaw house he would be able to bounce off other creative minds to think better

because he was already friendly and hardworking and daring and ambitious

and he would grow and flourish better in Ravenclaw

Hongjoon didn’t mind though, already planning out his letter back home to his father

he made friends easily on the table and with his roommates

but stuck with Seonghwa like they promised

(as well as Mimi and Jisoo)

classes

was good at flying lessons straight away

having flown before with his parents and cousin

very good at quidditch

but due to the rule

was only allowed to try out for quidditch during the second year

became captain in his sixth year

Hongjoong is good at the core subjects

he always gets good grades

especially excels in Transfiguration

enjoys Defence Against the Dark Arts the most

Professor McGonagall is his favourite teacher

don’t tell Madam Hooch

actually struggled with potions in the beginning

but Seonghwa helped him a lot during first year

Hongjoong is very grateful

when it came to picking the additional subjects

with his Ravenclaw Cap™️ on

he decided he was going to pick four of the five options

Care of Magical Creatures, Divination, Ancient Runes and

...

Arithmancy

bad decision there Hongjoong

hates

Arithmancy

a set of confusing number systems, different to any of the number systems e grew up with

(he still has no idea how there could be different number systems,,,, they're all the name numbers!!!)

he gets through it on his proficiency in Divination

Arithmancy is still his worst subject

Professor Vector is cool though

third and fourth year

second year? uneventful

third year? moderately eventful

Hongjoong made new friends with the boys who crashed into their train compartment

(Wooyoung, San and Yunho)

(They pulled a prank on Jungho and his friend)

(Jongho’s friend lovingly dubbed ‘Sunshine’ by San as childhood nickname)

San grinned

“Do you mind if we stay here? We decided to prank my brother but we forgot his friend, Sunshine, was in there too and now we’re running form two very angry firstys”

Hongjoong shook his head in disbelief

a smile on his lips

but let them stay anyway

back in the Ravenclaw tower

Hongjoong finally met Yeosang

Hongjoong hadn’t spent much time in Ravenclaw tower during his second year

meaning there weren’t many chances for him to meet anyone new

but he and his friends (the new ones too) had stayed in the great hall longer than they normally would

so he was heading to the common room a little later than everyone else

which he didn’t mind

meant it was quiet for once

Hongjoong didn’t think anyone would be down in the common room

seeing as it was almost midnight now

(too much fun in the great hall + the east courtyard = almost midnight)

but lo and behold

Yeosang!!

sat in one of the comfy chairs

near the bookshelf alcove

Hongjoong, being Hongjoong

tripped over a book on the floor

making noise

bringing attention to himself as well as scaring the living daylights out of Yeosang

Yeosang let out an actual shriek

so did Hongjoong

“sorry! I was trying to be quiet”

“looks like it.”

Hongjoong only grinned

he got up and made his way over to Yeosang, sitting on a chair opposite him

“I’m Hongjoong”

“Yeosang”

“What are you reading?”

they spent a good hour talking about the book

heading down the spiral staircase in the middle of the common room towards their dorms

making a deal to sit together at breakfast the next morning

new friend: achieved

of course.

this confused their friends the next morning

but they did sit with each other!

at the Ravenclaw table!

Hongjoong and his friends usually congregated at the Slytherin table, since the majority of them were in Slytherin

(And Yeosang usually sat with his Hufflepuff friend Mingi)

but that morning they sat together

talking about books

and classes

then the topic of friends came up

and Hongjoong invited Yeosang to sit with him and his group from then on

“you can sit with us, you know, from now on. we’re friends now”

“can I bring a couple of friends?”

“yeah! you can never have too many friends”

so yeah third year! big friend group!

in fourth year however

Hongjoong officially met Jongjo’s best friend

(and Jongho started sitting with them properly)

Sunshine was, well,

very fiery

funny

and also very cute

in comparison to Jongho

Sunshine was tall

he was taller than Hongjoong too

like Yunho tall

did he mention cute?

Hongjoong doesn’t recall when his crush on Sunshine was a thing

but he spent his fourth year trying to get everyone in their new group to stop trying to kill each other

and only really admired from afar

Seonghwa: just talk to him

Hongjoong: yall hear summ?

fifth year

was made male Ravenclaw Prefect

super proud beb

his father teared up when the letter came

shined the badge every night coming up to the new term

Hongjoong: Dad? TF?

Hongjoong’d Mum: S t o p

amazing family

never a dull moment

tried not to looked shocked when Seonghwa boarded the train with a prefects badge

it’s okay Joong

Seonghwa was shocked too

made friends with the female Slytherin Prefect too

“Pepy”

she’s cool

doesn’t stand for Wooyoung’s, or San’s, shit

mad respect

shares grins with her when they witness Seonghwa and Mimi try to talk without blushing

the teasing between Hongjoong and Seonghwa can get annoying

Pepy usually just leaves when they go at it

Seonghwa: Sunshine!

Hongjoong: Mimi!!

He finally works up the courage to actually talk to Sunshine in fifth year

awkward lil beb is still awkward though

O.W.L.s

Charms: [O]utstanding

Transfiguration: [O]utstanding

Herbology: [O]utstanding

Defence Against the Dark Arts: [O]utstanding

Potions: [E]xceeds [E]xpectations

Care Of Magical Creatures: [E]xceeds [E]xpectations

Astronomy: [A]cceptable

Divination: [O]utstanding

Ancient Runes: [O]utstanding

Arithmancy: [P]oor

poor Joong cried when he saw the Poor

still doesn’t know if they were sad tears or tears of relief because he no longer was obligated to take Arithmancy

sixth year (current)

in sixth year he elected to take Alchemy

with Seonghwa and Mimi

and Pepy!

and Sunshine made it a thing™️ to support Ravenclaw instead of Slytherin during their quidditch match

cocky Hongjoong after Ravenclaw wins the match

“are you my lucky charm?”

it’s going to be interesting

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thedispatched · 3 years

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So apparently xj missed his brother’s wedding which was a few days ago and no surprise who xj stans and wayv6 stans are blaming for him not being able to go! 🙃🙃 I swear people are so… frustrating.

I know Wayv’s October flight to China was cancelled but even if the group had flown to China, people seemed to have forgotten the quarantine period they all have to go through. Not to mention the date that they were supposedly going to China was never released so how tf would they even know if it would be during this time for him to even be at the wedding? Does that make sense? Also if they really knew this wedding was happening why didn’t the xj just fly out to China with ten in September? There’s so many other possibilities. There’s the company to look at too because they are essentially the ones giving the okay for them to do anything! but people are being just ridiculous. It’s getting really annoyed especially with deadass serious tweets that blaming lc needs to be normalized. It’s one thing after another. There’s a difference with sharing an opinion but when you’re just saying and tweeting nonsense that’s enough. It’s apparent so many of these solo stans and group stans are out for blood rn that one tweet of saying it’s all lc’s fault for this or that sets everyone off to want to kill him.

Oh and I need to add… people need to stop saying lc is abusive/neglectful to animals and Bella. The amount of tweets I’ve read from people saying how he never took care of Bella or just used her for show and pictures… are you psychos secretly living at the dorms? Are you people flies on the wall? I’m sorry but just because xj post more pictures or videos of Bella and goes on lives with her means absolutely nothing to me. When did it become an obligation for them to post daily pictures and videos of their lives with their pets? It’s like people have been keeping score of this. Not everything they do needs to be shown to fans. You don’t own them and they don’t owe you anything. They are allowed their privacy. It’s so crazy to know some of these people tweeting this are grown adults or even minors who immediately pull the victim card when they are called out for talking shit.

xj missing his brother's wedding makes me sad like i can't imagine missing my sister's wedding... but how yall gonna blame one person for that 😭 idk in my mind this situation wouldn't affect xj (or any member) missing some family thing like that so i imagine it was the company. but that's just what i think.

however, i'm not in the least bit surprised they're blaming lc. we've seen it in anti behavior how they blame someone for literally anything and everything, even if it doesn't make sense. if you're gonna blame someone for something at least make it sound believable 🙄

you made some really good points, there is the quarantine period and we don't know the flight information (unless yall are stalkers who found out....) so if xj had plans to go he would've left earlier with ten or around the time ten did. again, there are so many what ifs and we don't knows that it's all just assumptions and speculations.

everyone seriously needs to calm down. a lot of what they say/doing is them being so angry and for what? they're just blowing everything out of proportion and making themselves angry at this point. if it was something logical, i'd understand, but right now it's just utter nonsense.

do they really have nothing better to do?

they're really bringing the pets into this 😔 disappointed but not surprised.

one thing i hate about stans (for anyone really) is how they think they know everything about their faves just because they're famous. you don't know everything. there are things that aren't disclosed to us and a lot of people put up a facade in front of the cameras. people have to accept the fact that we will never truly know celebrities.

"You don’t own them and they don’t owe you anything. They are allowed their privacy." let me just frame this on my wall. you said it perfectly and i need more people to get this through their head.

i hate when people pull their age to use the victim card like bruh that doesn't excuse the things you think it does. you should be old enough to know right from wrong.

stan twitter just once again proves why i'm losing faith in humanity.

#ask #lc

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ghostgloss · 6 years

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so today i got rejected by one of my dream schools, and i was like man! this is The Pits! what could be worse! but then i remembered a time i was in a MUCH worse situation than getting rejected from a school. so, to my fellow seniors who may be receiving rejections in the coming weeks, or to anyone who has fallen on downtrodden times, i offer this story: THE TIME I ALMOST PISSED MYSELF IN WALMART

cw: kinda gross but Not Really

• this all begins on a fine summer morning. the sun is shining! the birds are chirping! in the southwestern atlantic hurricane harvey is brewing and threatening to make landfall at any moment, but in my innocent bubble of new england suburbia it was a clear and sunny day. WHAT could go wrong on a day like this?

• i was in my best friend’s dad’s truck and he was driving us down to the campsite her family owns a camper at. the campsite is about two hours away, which is a Little Long but my friend was kind enough to get me a coffee at dunkin before they picked me up! i am happily chugging my medium french vanilla swirl iced coffee with milk and no sugar, blissfully unaware of The Horrors to come

• (get a bff who knows your dunkin order by heart)

• (also, not sure if she would really want her name on This Tale, so i’m going to refer to her as bonifa. bonifa is a nickname i came up with for her in 7th grade and i have NO IDEA what the meaning behind it was, but it stuck around. be careful about what you do in middle school, because some of it will Never leave you.)

• for some reason bonifa’s dad is singing along to mask off by future and has been for about an hour now. it’s been playing on repeat since i got in the car, but hey, i don’t judge dads for their Dad Quirks. if boi wants to immerse himself in the musical stylings of future in the comfort of his ford f150 WHO am i to judge

• bonifa and i are chatting and having a high old time slamming down our coffees

• we’re about half an hour away from the camp, everything is going GREAT

• and then

• traffic comes to a sudden standstill

• like. i mean cars are in PARK on the highway

• we don’t know why because we’re way too far back to tell what caused it, but hey! what’s the rush! we’ll get there!

• only....haha....turns out there are SOME CONSEQUENCES to drinking 24 fluid ounces of iced coffee in a relatively short period of time

• i have. to use. the bathroom. but i am NOT about to be That Girl. i can deal. i can handle it.

• traffic does not move for another 15 minutes

• maybe i can’t handle it

• (bonifa’s dad, unbothered:🎵percocet, molly percocet🎵)

• bonifa and i have known each other since we were 3 years old, so there are few topics off limits between us, but i REALLY don’t feel like bothering her dad, who is just trying to mask off in peace, with my inability to control my fluid intake. i send her a text about My Current Situation instead of announcing it to the whole car

• she reads it and immediately says, “YOOO me too!!!”

• okay, i have An Ally

• https://youtube.com/watch?v=BlRvE9dKWQc

• we are both kinda dyin

• traffic does not move

• a helicopter has flown in and landed on the highway

• we are not going to get moving any time soon

• conditions are rapidly deteriorating

• bonifa looks up if there are any nearby rest stops that would be close enough to get out and walk to. however, we are in FARM COUNTRY where there are actual literal corn fields around and civilization is a distant memory, so the nearest rest stop is 7 MILES AWAY. looks like we are gonna have to last action hero thru this one!

• i’m trying out breathing exercises

• bonifa is fidget-spinning through the pain

• (bonifa’s dad, unaware i am aboutthisclose to pissing myself in his backseat:🎵chase a check, never chase a bitch🎵)

• people in nearby cars are actually getting out to look at what tf is going on

• why are we NOT MOVING????

• i am praying for answers

• bonifa alerts her dad of the situation. he offers to pull over at the first place he can once we get moving again, but at this rate we never get moving ever again

• in the meantime, he resumes his Tunez

• we are Trapped

• i honestly can’t even describe what this felt like. if i had been alone or, at that point, even just with bonifa, i STRAIGHT UP would’ve just gone in my pants. but you CAN’T piss yourself in SOMEONE ELSE’S DAD’S CAR, so i had to find the strength to overcome.

• bonifa wonders aloud how long this can go on before we start causing kidney damage or something

• and then

• after a full half-hour standstill

• traffic starts moving!

• we are back on our way!

• however, as previously mentioned, we are in Farm Country, and there is NOTHING immediately near us. we have to keep going until we hit something with a public bathroom

• we drive past a jail and i honest to god weigh the pros and cons

• bonifa and i are actually sweating

• (bonifa’s dad, cheerily: 🎵rep the set, gotta represent🎵)

• and then, in the distance, we see it: WALMART

• like a vending machine in the desert, it felt like a mirage

• her dad pulls into the parking lot and we BOOK IT

• (by the way, this was one boujie walmart! it had a connected panera bread on one side and a homegoods on the other! perks of farm country i guess)

• NEITHER of us have been to this walmart before

• WHERE IS THE BATHROOM??

• i am in critical condition

• i cannot move at my full speed because if i go too fast i WILL piss myself

• my dignity is on the line

• i’m doing this weird-ass shuffle thru the store

• we are LOST

• and then we see it: THE RESTROOM SIGN

• we cupid shuffle our way there

• if this bathroom is one-stall it might end our friendship

• if it has multiple stalls but they’re all full i might get arrested for either public urination or murder, WHO KNOWS

• but THANK DA LORD it is MULTIPLE STALL and EMPTY

• NOTHING will ever compare to the high i felt in that moment

• bonifa and i are CACKLING WITH DELIGHT

• it sounds like we’re holding the world’s weirdest evil cult meeting in the walmart bathroom

• i make it

• but JUST BARELY

• JUST.

• BARELY.

• to this day, bonifa and i use the term “walmart level” to indicate a state of emergency

• i do not shop at walmart ever and every time i go there something traumatic happens, and although almost pissing myself in it is not THE WORST thing that’s ever happened to me there, it definitely ranks

• the moral of this story is: no matter how bad things seem, it could be worse. you could be one wrong move away from becoming a People of Walmart.

• (by the way, the next day we looked up if there was any news on what caused the jam. like, obviously something kinda big had happened if they had to essentially close off a major highway for half an hour

• TURNS OUT

• the traffic was caused by an accident where a woman totally rearended another car because she was speeding to like an excessive degree

• because

• she had

• to go

• to the bathroom

• in the words of future,🎵ain’t no way, ain’t no fuckin way🎵)

#id rather get rejected by northeastern a thousand times than EVER go back to this #.txt

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patheticphallacy · 5 years

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It was a busy bee month for me!

While I took a semi-break from blogging- which means I limited myself to only 1 or 2 posts a week, instead of my usual 3 or 4- I took that time to plan out future blog posts (June, specifically) and read a lot.

#PanelAThon happened, which was the absolute best time. I smashed my TBR, in my opinion. Comic-heavy read-a-thons seem to suit me best, so I know how to sort my TBR for future read-a-thons now!

I also started up a brand new Bookstagram which I’m very proud of, even if my sister is helping me with most of the pictures due to her better camera quality. It’s like a project for us both, really: I provide the books and the good cat content, and she helps me position the shots and take pretty pictures!

Towards the end of the month I went to a gig that my best friend’s boyfriend was doing with his band, which was a great time. I also moved my things out of my Uni house! Next year, I’m living in a flat by myself, which is very expensive but will hopefully be worth it.

In June, I’ll be predominantly reading LGBT+ books, which I talked about more in my Pride Month TBR post! I can’t guarantee I’ll finish everything, though, as my twentieth birthday is on the 18th June and I’ll be spending the last two weeks of the month basically with only friends and family for the entire time, which I’m really looking forward to.

Also, last off: all my posts this month are twenty themed. So it’s all lists of twenty things, catered around my birthday and also my general life. I really hope you’ll check the posts out as they come out, I spent a lot of time making the lists and formatting everything for maximum good content.

READING WRAP UP

This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summers– this was a very human look at the way teenagers would cope in the apocalypse, extremely dark and very upsetting, from the point of view of a suicidal girl. It did let me down in that I wasn’t fully immersed in the story, but it definitely picked up towards the end.

NENENE by Shizuko Totono– while I really wanted to love this, the massive age gap between the two characters really ruined it for me. It tries to make up for the age gap by saying the characters will wait till the main girl is 20, but that honestly makes me quite sick thinking that the only reason they haven’t done anything is because the rest of society are telling them it’s nasty, not because they have any understanding of the massive imbalance of power in that relationship.

The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin– I’ll be honest, I read this because of BTS’s Spring Day music video, but I’m glad I did. It’s a very dark look into a utopian-esque society that only thrives based on the suffering of a child. I really love the distant narrative voice in this piece.

It Only Happens In the Movies by Holly Bourne– this is one of the most disappointing reads of all time for me. I did a long review of this on my Goodreads breaking down issues I had with the characters and the narrative that really ruined the whole experience. I know I don’t drop star ratings anymore, but this was a definite 1 star.

The Case For Jamie by Brittany Cavallaro– This had probably the weakest beginning in the series, with it not picking up until the 160 or so page mark as it relied a lot on info-dumping about Charlotte’s life and didn’t really have much happen. However, the last 150 made up for the weak start, and I really ended up enjoying this and I cannot wait for the final book!

The Unbreakable Code by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman– I really didn’t enjoy this and I am sad. I’m pretty sure it’s a ‘me’ thing, for the narrative, but I will say that there’s a lot of telling instead of showing, which really does lessen my enjoyment as we don’t see characters have any major realisations bar a few.

By Night #7-#10 by John Allison– this series has flown by! There’s only two issues left now, and I’ll be very sad to see it go, but I definitely think it’s coming to its end.

Labyrinth Coronation #12 by Simon Spurrier– I AM DISTRAUGHT that this series has ended. So so upset. I’m not completely content with this conclusion because a character does something that seems very OOC for them, after their development throughout the series, but I don’t really know how I could have been 100% satisfied with a beloved series coming to a close.

Why Photographers Commit Suicide by Mary McCray– this is a poetry collection I’ve had for literal years, a lot based on space and Mars. I was disappointed with this one and didn’t really connect with it overall or gleam anything valuable from it, although there were a few decent poems in there.

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden– I love this! Very atmospheric and creepy middle grade horror about some kids, terrifying scarecrows, and a long history of mysterious deaths and disappearances.

Nuclear Winter Volume 1 by Caroline Breault– Nuclear Winter is a fun story about a Montreal full of mutants that is in its ninth Winter after a power plant exploded. I love Flavie, the main character, and the art style is perfect for a slice-of-life adventure full of mutants, partying and bagels!

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell– God, I’m still scared of this book. It’s basically like the terror of the weeping angels, combined with commentary on female hysteria, and is one of the most Gothic settings I’ve ever read. It’s honestly a masterpiece.

Haikyuu!! Volumes 1- by Haruichi Furudate– This is a GOD TIER sports manga, and probably my favourite, volleyball is just great. I absolutely adore these characters and their dynamics, the competitions, the illustrations– it’s all amazing. I have watched the first season of the anime, which means I was already familiar with most of these volumes, but I honestly do prefer the manga over the anime and highly recommend it.

The Walking Dead Volume 2 by Robert Kirkman– OK writing although it’s nothing special, but the art style change was very evident and I highly dislike it. Has a terrible case of ‘tiny font’ that really ruins any reading experience for my short sighted ass, so I don’t know if I’ll carry on. I just don’t think I carry about the characters enough.

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James– this completely blindsided me. It goes from a sci-fi romance to a sci-fi horror survival story, and I think it’s great. Definitely my favourite Lauren James, she truly is the queen of UKYA sci-fi stories. Apparently her next one is a soft-apocalypse novel, which, YES.

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson– really disliked this. I think I’ve grown out of the picture perfect beautiful YA characters. Clark never leaves the house and never exercises but apparently has perfect abs and the most chiselled of jaws. It’s just unrealistic, fellas! It doesn’t appeal to me at all. Also suffers from a case of ‘long-book-itis’ and is at least 200 pages of unneeded scenes too long, and is very predictable.

Lore Olympus by Rachel Smithe– this is a very pretty adaptation of the abduction of Persephone myth. The art gets better the further you get in, and I really do love the personalities of these Gods and other miscellaneous mythological creatures personified (EXCEPT FOR APOLLO APOLLO SUCKS). Content warning for rape and victim blaming, as well as a character being roofied (unrelated to the rape, though).

Uzumaki by Junji Ito– very strong first two thirds, but a very dissatisfying conclusion. However it is suitably creepy and has stunning art, and Kirie and Shuichi have a great relationship that I loved seeing develop throughout the story.

Welcome To Wanderland #1-3 by Jackie Ball– such a lovely series! It’s about fantasy realms and theme parks, magic and rebel princesses, and is very great. Unfortunately #4 won’t be out for a while as the illustrator had to leave for health reasons, but I’m hoping the new illustrator will be able to give this series a good end when it eventually comes out!

Go For It, Nakamura! by Syundei– a very cute manga about gay sixteen year old Nakamura and his pursuit of Hirose, a boy in his class. While this doesn’t end with a romance, it’s still a soft read seeing these characters become friends, and I can only hope another volume will one day be released.

Coady and the Creepies by Liz Prince– not one of my favourites, but it was enjoyable to read. This follows triplets on the road with their punk rock band collecting pins from all the biggest punk venues in the country, and also has ghosts. Probably my favourite part was commentary on punk rock being inclusive and how so many dudebros have lost sight that the movement was built going against a a discriminatory regime, not upholding it!

I Want To Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino– this manga literally knocked me TF out for absolutely no reason at all other than wanting to purposefully break my heart. The last 100 pages made this one of my favourite manga of all time just for how slyly it managed to make me care about these characters.

When I Arrived At the Castle by Emily Carroll– an erotic, Gothic graphic novel from a literal master of her craft. I love everything Carroll puts out, although I don’t think this ranks above Through the Woods. It’s very unnerving and has wonderful art, although I’m still just a tad confused by it.

Nuclear Winter Volume 2 by Caroline Berault– I’m not putting this with volume 1 just because I didn’t like this one as much. It moved way too quickly and I wasn’t as invested in the storyline. However, I do enjoy seeing older-younger sister dynamics, and Flavie and her younger sister Elsie really reminded me of how I am with my younger sister.

Teen Dog by Jake Lawrence– an incredible, quirky coming-of-age comic with anthropomorphic animals, best friends, chess, prom, and a dope pug called Thug Pug! I really loved this, it’s one of my new favourite all-time reads.

Honey So Sweet Volume 1 by Amu Megura– this was OK; not my favourite shoujo manga, and I’m not a big fan of this kind of art style, but it was fun to read and I like the softness of the main boy!

Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu by Junji Ito– SO TRUE TO LIVING WITH CATS. Cannot express how much I could relate to this, I giggled so much. Ito and his wife do have a little bit at the back talking about Yon’s passing, however, so prepare yourself for that, I ended up crying.

Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 9 by Hiromu Arakawa– I don’t want to talk about it. I’m heartbroken this series is over. I loved this ending, but I’m heartbroken. I cried so many tears of joy, especially at the ending it gives Hohenheim.

Smooth Criminals Volume 1 by Kiwi Smith– another OK read! It wasn’t really stand out in comparison to a lot of the other comics I picked up this month, but it’s a quick read, and it has sapphic spies and hackers, if that’s your jam!

Turf Wars Volume 2 and 3 by Michael Dante DiMartino– Finally picked these two volumes up after procrastinating for months! It’s a really cheesy and much deserved conclusion to this graphic novel series, and I’m very much looking forward to the next series coming out. I’m keeping my hopes out for Wu to return, I miss him.

Bungo Stray Dogs Volume 1 by Kafka Asagiri– Very funny detective agency manga where all the characters are inspired by famous literary authors, each possessing powers that aids them investigations. It quickly gets into the main arc and villains. My main issue is that it has that creepy manga trope of having that sibling relationship that’s a bit too close, just for laughs, and it’s something I absolutely despise, so it kind of ruined how much I was loving it for an issue.

My Hero Academia Volume 16 by Kohei Horikoshi– it’s the start of the Overhaul arc, properly! Some decent character development in here, especially for Tamaki, Kirishima and Fatgum, who are the ultimate team, to be honest.

The Avant-Guards #1 to #5 by Carly Usdin– Carly Usdin genuinely writes some of the best diverse comic series currently. I love this as a sports comic, although I wish there were more issues to develop the characters and their relationships gradually as it does come across as quite rushed at points!

No.6 Volume 1 and 2 by Atsuko Asano– I really love the anime, so I figured it was about time to read the manga! It’s really fast moving, with great characters and a wonderful breakdown of the Utopia/Dystopia dynamic, and I really enjoy it. Shion is genuinely one of the best characters in manga in my opinion.

Faithless #1 by Brian Azzarello– A very dark new series about a woman who experiments in magic and accidentally summons something very dark. It’s strange and unsettling, and I really loved this first issue!

Slam Volume 1 by Pamela Ribon– This wasn’t that great, to be honest. It’s told in a very third person voice that stopped me from ever connecting with the characters, and although I love the roller derby parts and enjoyed the art, it’s not really a standout comic.

And finally, I read the Save Me Webtoon! Pardon my French, but this was so fucking good, and it’s really reminding me why I love both friendship-focused stories and time loop narratives. I think the art is great and I love the story, but I would not recommend this if you’re unfamiliar with the BTS cinematic universe and basic theories. Not all theories- I only knew basics so I could form an opinion on timelines, conclusions, etc.- but just the basics on the time loop theory. I talk more about all this later on in this post, though!

And my June TBR Jar pick is…. HUNGER MAKES ME A MODERN GIRL by Carrie Brownstein!

ESSAYS/ARTICLES

I read this article analysing BTS’s Spring Day, one of my favourite music videos of all time, and it really hit me hard. BTS in general have stunning music videos, so I highly recommend them for anyone who wants interesting visuals and/or a brand new narrative to invest themselves in with the BTS ‘cinematic’ universe.

TV SHOWS/MOVIES/VIDEOS

BTS’s Spring Day music video. Are any of you surprised?

THIS AMAZING CYPHER PT.3 ANIMATION. There are so many little easter eggs! Fans are amazing.

Another BTS video: their Go Go dance practice video is amazing. They all dress up as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Literally my whole month was spent watching BTS videos. Their whole cinematic universe with their music videos? INCREDIBLE. It starts with the uncut version of I Need U (content warnings for most of the videos discussing suicide, abuse and has a lot of violence), and I realised later on once I’d watched them that the Japanese versions of some of the songs are part of the series! You can find playlists and lists online to help you navigate which videos to watch first. I look at Spring Day as being the conclusion to the cinematic universe with Jin finally saving them all by helping them save themselves, as dramatic as it all sounds.

MUSIC I’VE ENJOYED

I basically spent all month listening to BTS. Particular favourites include Silver Spoon/Baepsae, Answer: Love Myself, Mikrokosmos, Cypher Pt.4, and GoGo!

Nightmare by Halsey is top notch, I got really into Halsey’s hopeless fountain kingdom again this month literally a day before Nightmare came out, so I recommend her! Obviously Boy With Luv is great too, I decided to get into BTS just because the Boy With Luv MV was so great and now look at me!