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Oh? Inspiration? And what kind of inspiration do you need?
Hmmmmm? How about the honey of your kisses *kisses his lips*, the soft tickle of your whiskers against my skin *nuzzles his neck*. The velvet of your voice murmuring my name *strokes fingers through his white streak*. Your arms holding me close...
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authorhjk1 · 8 months
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Water gymnastics
Blackpink's Lisa X Male Reader
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And that's how this happened."
The woman in front of you laughs as she covers her mouth with her hand.
"You didn't ask him to do anything?"
You shake your head, before reaching for the glass of wine.
The brunette giggles as she puts another piece of the cake into her mouth. You realized that she started to eat smaller and smaller bites. Maybe because it tastes so good.
"What flavor is that, by the way?"
"You wanna try?"
She uses her fork to separate another piece from the cake, before moving it towards you. It looks like she wants to feed you. You hesitate for a moment, knowing that this would look kinda weird. Especially, if someone would take a picture. Her fans wouldn't appreciate it and neither would Ahin.
You lean forward quickly, hoping that no one saw it. She gives you a big smile as you chew the chocolate cake, before swallowing it.
"Chocolate."
She nods excitedly before eating another piece herself.
"I honestly don't get, how you can eat waffles and stuff for supper and cake as dessert afterwards."
The brunette shrugs her shoulders as she smiles.
"I like sweet things."
She bites her fork and looks at you a second too long.
Once you finish your own piece of cake, you lean back in your chair, glancing at the hotel lobby, before focusing back on her again.
"Originally, I planned for all four of you to be here, but your company didn't want to hear that. I don't know why, but it might have been more profitable."
"That's because they have other schedules as well. And the company is sometimes more than just annoying."
You chuckle at her last comment, glad that you are your own boss.
"Have you been in Paris before?"
Nodding, you remember what happened the last time you were here.
"I did. I found a place that serves delicious tteokbokki."
"Wow. Your pronunciation is really good."
"That's because I speak Korean."
"Really?"
She eyes you with a surprised look on her face. Up until now, the two of you spoke English.
"I moved to an area around Seoul about two months ago."
"We could have met way sooner then."
She laughs as she playfully slaps your hand, which is resting next to your plate, across the table.
"Well, turns out I need to open a restaurant to be able to meet you."
The brunette chuckles as she shakes her head, finally chewing on her last piece of cake. You pick up your phone, which starts to vibrate on the wooden surface next to your hand. A message from Ahin appears on the lock screen.
"I'm gonna try on the clothes which I'm gonna wear tomorrow. Help me pick something? 😉😘"
You glance at the brunette, who is sipping her wine.
"I have something coming up. Unfortunately."
You gesture with your phone in your hand.
"Since the two of us are staying here, I guess I will see you today or tomorrow again. Maybe for breakfast."
The Thai girl's smile drops a little, but she nods her head.
"Breakfast with you sounds great."
Getting up, you button your jacket, before walking off. Going past her chair, you lightly place your hand on her naked shoulder.
"Have a good night."
"You as well."
Not turning around, you hear sounds, which indicate that she is watching after you as you walk out of the luxurious restaurant and towards the elevator. Pressing the button for the seventh floor, you video call your girlfriend.
As the doors open, she picks up. The pink haired woman has already placed her phone on the counter of her kitchen, showing her entire living room. You don't know what is keeping the phone up right, but you see all kinds of clothing sprinkled throughout the room.
Ahin is standing in the center. You don't even look up as the doors close again as you see her wave at you. Only wearing a black lacey bra and matching panties.
"Is this so difficult that you need my help?"
You ask in a mocking tone, before looking around, gladly realizing you are on your own.
"Well,"
Ahin places her hands on her hips, glaring at you.
"First of all, I'm doing this to look good. Which means, you have to help me, because I value your opinion the most."
Your girlfriend uses her thumb to slowly let her right bra strap slide off her shoulder.
"Second of all, I'm sure this will be very beneficial for the both of us."
Smiling, you walk out of the elevator, heading towards your room.
"I don't think this is how it works."
You sigh as you slowly stroke yourself, watching Ahin.
"What do you mean?"
She asks with an innocent look on her face.
"Don't you have to wear clothing to see if your accessories match it?"
Ahin puts on the second one of her long sparkling earrings, before putting her hair behind her ear. It's the only thing she is wearing.
"Are you actually complaining right now?"
"Not at all."
You grin as you keep your hand on your shaft. Usually you like to be a little rougher, even with yourself. But right now, this seems just as enjoyable.
Ahin uses both her hands to put her long pink hair behind her back gracefully. One of her fingers traces along her collarbone afterwards.
"Would you like anything on here?"
"You are not talking about a necklace, are you?"
She bites her lip seductively, trying to make you cum faster.
"I don't know what you are talking about."
Now she plays coy as she walks over to the counter, where the phone is standing on.
"What kind do you like?"
She shows you a silver necklace, which matches her earrings.
You nod as you honestly don't focus much on her necklace. The way she is slightly leaning over the counter makes her chest look bigger.
"Or maybe this one? I would look hot in this. Don't you think?"
You tear your eyes away from her naked body to see the necklace in her hand. Or rather her choker. She puts it on, before letting her arms rest at her sides.
It's a black piece with small silver stripes in it. At the front a word in silver letters catches your eyes.
"Cumslut"
"I don't think this would be very appropriate."
You stroke yourself a little faster as you see Ahin like this. Naked. Only wearing her earrings and that small piece of fabric around her throat.
"But you seem to love it."
She winks at you.
"I won't wear it tomorrow evening. I don't know about tomorrow night though."
You chuckle as you see her start to pose a little. Her right hand rests on her waist, while she bites her finger on her left hand. She makes sure you have a clean view at her throat.
"Do you have anything else like this?"
Ahin's eyes sparkle with amusement.
"You would be surprised."
"How come?"
"Well, in case you wouldn't accept my confession, I was prepared to seduce you until you would give in."
"Maybe I should have waited a little longer then."
She bites her lip.
"I have so much stuff. I will make sure you won't regret your decision."
You are about to answer, when another message blocks your view. Groaning in annoyance, you read it. It's important, unfortunately.
"Ahin."
You sigh as you swipe the message away.
She pouts already, knowing what you are about to say.
"This is important. It's about tomorrow."
"You should pay more attention to me, you know?"
"I just spend twenty minutes watching you try on clothes."
"I think we both know you did more than watching."
"Ahin. I have to go now."
She rolls her eyes, before looking at you excitedly.
"Give me a second!"
She scurries out of view, probably towards her bedroom. She comes back a moment later, hiding something in her fist.
"Got something for you."
She wiggles her eyebrows playfully, before opening her hand. You sigh as you see the pink item.
"You might be overestimating my phone. I doubt, it would reach you from here."
Ahin shakes her head as she puts the small vibrator on the counter.
"I have the original remote, you know? I don't need you to get me off on the plane."
She sticks her tongue out as if she won this fight.
"How come you are so horny all the time?"
Ahin points at her choker, raising an eyebrow. No words needed.
Another message pops up.
As you see your phone's screen light up, you swim towards the edge of the pool. Drying your head with a towel, you answer the call.
After you got two messages earlier, you had to go the restaurant for some final decisions for the opening. Once you got back, you decided to cool off by taking a swim, since Ahin would be asleep by now. The time difference sucks.
Luckily, this call only takes a couple of minutes. As you hang up, you see someone entering the pool area.
The brunette is still wearing the yellow dress she wore at dinner.
"Lisa."
You greet her, when she sees you in the pool.
"Hi! Are you swimming as well?"
You nod, before letting go off the edge.
Pushing yourself off the wall, you watch Lisa walking towards the pool. Her skin is darker than Ahin's due to the sun. As you take in her body, you remember what your girlfriend did to you earlier.
Lisa sits down in one of the chairs, watching you in the pool.
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"Are you not coming inside?"
"Is it cold?"
You shake your head as you swim a little closer.
"Maybe later. I had a drink at the bar."
You chuckle as you reach the edge of the pool once more, only two steps away from your new model.
"I think I have something to make you sober."
Before Lisa can reply anything, you are already moving. Drops of water hit her skin as you splash her with it playfully. It's not much, but there are now dark spots on her dress.
"Yah!"
She chuckles and glares at you at the same time.
"Now, I'm definitely not going in."
You rest your forearms on the edge and you catch Lisa staring at them. You were surprised at first, when Ahin complemented you on your forearms, when you rolled up your sleeves once. It looks like she isn't the only one, who likes them.
You tap the tiles with a finger, while looking at Lisa.
"If you don't want to get hit again, you have to join me."
She leans back in her chair, a cocky grin on her face.
"Make me."
"Your decision."
You pull yourself up, lifting your body out of the water and the pool.
Lisa can't help but stare as she watches you. Working out and sleeping with as many Korean stars as possible marks your body. She bites her lips as the muscles in your arms move. Her eyes fall onto your chest and then your abs as you leave the pool. The water glistens on your skin and partially drops down your body.
Looking towards her, you catch Lisa staring.
"Wanna take a picture?"
Her cheeks turn the deepest of red as she looks away. You walk over, standing in front of her.
"Take off your dress."
Lisa looks at you with wide eyes.
"W-What?"
"You don't want it to get wet, do you?"
She shakes her head hesitantly.
"Or do you plan on walking through the hotel in a drenched dress?"
Shaking her head once more, the brunette slowly stands up.
"Give me a second."
You don't actually know if she is wearing her swimsuit, or anything for that matter, underneath. Not wanting to look like a creep, you turn around. Hands folded behind your back, you look through the windows on the other side of the pool.
You hear her dress drop. Before you can react, you hear Lisa's shout.
"Yah!"
Something hits you in the back. Surprised, you stumble forward. That something, probably Lisa herself, pushes you further. Falling over the edge of the pool, your instincts take over. You reach behind you blindly, trying to hold onto anything. It feels like you caught her wrist. You fall face first into the water.
Collecting yourself, you look around, still underwater. You see Lisa's wide eyes as you keep holding her.
Wanting to have your revenge, you grab both of her hands with one of yours, before swimming upwards. The pool isn't deep. Maybe twice as deep as Lisa is tall.
When you break through the water, you pull her with you.
"Hey!"
She coughs as you look at her. The yellow dress is gone and reveals what Lisa was wearing underneath. A white bikini with different patterns on it.
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"Who is staring now?"
She chuckles as you look into her eyes. Her dark hair is all wet, partially sticking to her skin.
"Just wondering how I should take revenge."
Before she can react, you pull Lisa towards you. The water makes both of your movements slower, but you manage to hold onto her hands. You pick her up bridal style. One hand reaching around her back, still holding hers, while the other grabs her thighs from underneath.
Her wide eyes are only millimeters away. Her nose almost touches yours. You catch Lisa glancing at your lips, before you lift her out of the water. Her body drips like a waterfall.
"Have nice flight."
Lisa's mouth opens wide to protest, but you already throw her up. She is not very heavy, so you can easily do it. You watch her hang in the air for a second as if time has stopped for a moment. Turning away, to not get hit in the face again, you hear Lisa hit the water. A wave washes over your body as she lands right next to you.
You turn around, the water slowing down your movements once more. She jumps out of the water, shaking her head.
"You! I could-!"
She raises her hand, but you jump her again. Quite literally this time. You push her against the edge of the pool. Lisa feels the cold tiles against her shoulders as you press yourself against her. The two of you stand as close as before.
"You could what?"
You tilt your head slightly.
"Shut up."
Lisa sneaks her arms around your nape and leans forward. Your lips touch and you can taste some of the water on her lips. You and Lisa make out in the pool. The water almost reaches her chest, while barely half of your body is getting wet.
You hold the back of her head with one hand, the other holds onto the edge as you slightly lean against it. This way, you can kiss Lisa comfortably, without having to pick her up.
The fierce Thai girl keeps kissing you, before she finally pushes you away, her hand still on your chest.
"I don't think my boss meant this when he said " do your best, Lisa "."
A sly grin plays on her lips.
You take her hand off your bare chest and pull her towards you again.
"Time to live up to his words."
Lisa bites her lower lip, before you capture it with your own pair once more.
"Fuck, you are hot."
She whispers into your mouth.
You break the kiss and reach underwater to grab her thighs. Lifting her petite body out of the water, you hold Lisa on your arms. Tasting the water on her toned stomach, you kiss her skin.
The brunette holds onto your hair. You move your lips as if you are running through an imaginary labyrinth on her abs. Occasionally using your tongue, you lick her belly button, making her giggle slightly.
"That tickles."
One of her hands is placed on your back. Her pink nails scratching you slightly, whenever you make her breath hitch.
Lowering her a little, you are now face to face with Lisa's bikini top.
"I think you are wearing too much clothes."
She reaches behind her to undo the strings, which hold it together and in place, before throwing it behind her. You palm her small mounds, admiring them for a moment, before leaning forward.
Yet again, you make your way all over her body. And once more, Lisa's nails find your skin. She isn't scratching hard, so it doesn't hurt, but it makes you want to please her harder. You take one of her nipples into your mouth, sucking on it, playing with it, before you focus on the other one. Switching again and again, you feast on Lisa's chest and the rest of her body as she squirms in your arms, never letting the water rest.
You stop as the lights suddenly turn off.
"What happened?"
You laugh at Lisa's slightly scared tone.
"After 12 pm, they turn off the lights in this room. We can turn them on later with the light switch."
The only lights which illuminate the pool now, are the sparkling lights from outside the windows. The city of Paris makes you see the silhouette of Lisa's body.
You resume your work on her tits, occasionally moving a little lower to pay attention to her stomach.
"Fuck, yes."
Lisa begins to slowly grind against you. Her hips are just above yours. You lower her a little further, which makes her moan as she feels your dick inside your trunks. Taking the new position as an opportunity, you dive into her neck. You kiss more and more of her skin as she starts to grind against you faster and faster.
You feel one of her hands reach downwards to cup your crotch.
"You feel so big."
Kissing her harder in response makes her moan again.
"Let me suck your cock."
That's a demand you can't say no to.
Slowly lowering Lisa's body into the water, you feel her slide out of your grip. You move back a little to sit on the upper half of the steps, which lead into the pool and which the two of you ignored earlier. Before you are able to sit probably, you can already feel her greedy hands on your waistband.
In a blink, your trunks are off and you feel Lisa's fingertips on your cock. The water adds a new sensation to it.
"Let me get out of the water."
You try to move upwards since you figure Lisa wouldn't love the idea of sucking your cock underwater.
Suddenly the door opens and you hear a man's voice.
"Mr. (L/n)? Your drink?"
He sounds a little confused and you remember that you ordered something before you came here.
You are about to say something, when you realize that you are holding Lisa's head under the water. Her hands are resting on your thighs. Then you feel her lips on your tip.
The man reaches for the light switch. That's the only thing you can see in the dark.
"Don't!"
You almost curse as you feel Lisa's lips move further down.
"I like it like this."
"Sure, sir."
You can hear the uncertainty in his voice. But you can't risk being caught. This is against the law in France anyways. You are in a public place. There is just no one else here at the moment.
"Can you just put the bottle on the table over there?"
"Of course, sir."
You can feel Lisa struggling for air. Just as the man from the staff turns around, you pull her head up. She gasps for air quietly. You can barely see her wide eyes.
Looking behind you again, you see the man turning around. Once more, you shove Lisa's head underwater. You hiss through your teeth as you feel her warm mouth around your cock.
"Anything else, sir?"
"No thanks."
You are about to scream at him to get out. Lisa's tongue flicks against your tip.
"Have a pleasant night, sir."
"You too."
The brunette gives your tip a small bite. It barely hurts, but jolts of pleasure rush up your spine.
You see the man walk through the door. Lisa taps your thighs again. As soon as the door closes, you pull her up.
"Holy fuck!"
She gasps as she recovers from her involuntary diving lesson.
"Now, get up."
She motions for you to move and you climb two more steps. The water is only reaching your knees now.
Lisa leans forward. And once again, you feel her lips on your cock. You can barely see her head, bobbing up and down as she sucks you off.
"Fuck."
You reach forward to hold her hair back. One of her hands is holding onto the base of your cock, while the other rests on your thigh. Lisa keeps her rhythm as she gives you head. Her tongue flicks against your shaft occasionally, before she takes more of you into her mouth.
At one point, you realize you have already adapted to her rhythm. You start to guide her head as you feel Lisa giving up control. Her warm mouth hugs your cock as her lips glide along its length.
Both of her hands are now resting on your thighs as you slowly start to fuck her face. Lisa doesn't move, her mouth a wet sleeve for your cock. You make her take more and more, until you hear her gagging.
When you let go of her, Lisa gets off your dick.
"I wanna fuck you."
She states, before climbing on top of you. Since she now knows, you might get caught, Lisa wants to do this quick.
You look at her in surprise as you feel her straddle you.
"I need it."
She kisses you once more as she reaches down, holding your cock in her hand. You hear her whimper as you begin to penetrate her and you realize that it's not her pussy.
"Lisa, what-"
She shuts you up with another kiss.
"This is my tightest hole. Don't you like it?"
You honestly can't complain as she sinks herself onto your cock.
"Fuck!"
She moans loudly as you enter her further.
Lisa does feel tight, but you realize that she has done this before. Her ass easily adjusts to your cock, making it less painful for her. You feel the ring of her muscles glide along the length of your shaft. The pleasure, which starts to build in your groin is already becoming unbearable. You reach for something, anything, to let it out. Your fingers close around Lisa's throat as you find it. You weren't searching for it, but the way the brunette moans, signals that you are doing the right thing.
She starts to slowly move up and down. The waves become bigger once more, due to her movements. Lisa was right. Her ass is really tight. And because you can barely see anything, it heightens your other senses even more.
With one hand on her throat and the other on her waist, you let Lisa bounce on your cock.
"Tighter!"
She yelps as she impales herself on your cock over and over again. You do as she says, tightening your grip on her throat. Her moans become raspier and you feel her walls clench around you. Your hand on her waist moves towards her ass, occasionally squeezing her cheeks.
"Fuck you are big."
You feel her becoming faster and now you regret not being able to see her face. The water splashes around the two of you and except for Lisa's moaning and her skin hitting yours, it's the only sound in the room.
Lisa's own hands are now both placed on your shoulders and she leans forward a little. Her head buries itself in your shoulder as she tries to muffle her moans. Your hand leaves her throat and dives for her pussy.
You start to rub her clit as she keeps bouncing on top of you.
"I'm gonna cum!"
The combination of your cock in her ass and your thumb on her clit proves itself too much for Lisa. The Thai girl manages to ride you a little longer, before she suddenly stays in place. Her hips seem glued to yours as her body freezes.
"Fuuuck!"
She moans loudly, which echoes through the room. You actually can't tell if she squirted or not, since you are wet anyways and it could have been a small wave.
"More. More."
Lisa begins to move to get off of you. You feel the ring of her muscles slide along your shaft, until you leave her.
You suddenly hear a knock on the door.
"Fucking hell."
You murmur, before glancing at Lisa. She is already in the water again, motioning you to follow her. And just as before, you sit in the same place as earlier, with Lisa's hand on your cock. She is ready to dive as soon as the door opens.
Once it does, you see some guy walk inside. The outline of his silhouette shows that he is still wearing his clothes. Feeling Lisa's lips on your cock again, you are too late to stop him. The lights turn on and you probably look like a deer in headlights.
The man jumps as he sees you sitting in the pool.
"What are you doing in the dark, mate?"
He has a thick British accent.
"Just wanted to enjoy the view."
You lazily gesture towards the window as you realize that Lisa's bikini top is swimming near by. You become nervous. Especially since Lisa is tapping your thighs again. Her lips around your cock are sealed tight.
"The showers are behind that door by the way."
You point to your right, hoping he would neither see Lisa nor her clothes.
"Thanks, mate."
He walks past you and you instinctively push Lisa's head down a little further. A couple of bubbles escape her nose and reach the surface. You crane your neck, waiting for the moment he steps through the door.
You pull Lisa out of the water, who is gasping for air again.
"Don't push me even further."
Her hair sticks to her shoulders and cheeks.
"Just making sure we don't get caught."
"Lets make you cum then."
Her blunt tone surprises you a little, but you follow her out of the pool. She looks over her shoulder at you, before kneeling on the chair, she sat on earlier.
"Pound me."
You step behind her and you see that she is still wearing her white bikini bottoms. She must have slid them aside earlier. You untie the strings, which hold the last piece of her clothing in place.
Her firm cheeks make you want to give her a couple of good slaps, but how are you going to explain those sounds? Instead, you just squeeze them, harder than before.
"Fuck me already."
Lisa sighs and reaches behind her. She pulls her ass cheeks apart, showing off her hole. You place your tip at her entrance and with one slow stroke, you are back inside her ass.
"Right there."
Lisa sighs again, trying to be a little quieter than before. Knowing that the other guy could come out any minute, you start to fuck Lisa into the chair. You start to chase your own orgasm as you feel her tightness around you.
The Thai girl's moans become louder with every thrust. You get nervous, when she doesn't stop. And although you hear him showering, her moans and screams would eventually overpower the shower.
While one hand stays on her waist, the other reaches forward. You close her mouth with your hand, making her moan and scream into it.
Her still wet body makes it hard to hold onto as you keep fucking Lisa into the wooden chair. It scratches on the tiles as you rock it back and forth. She is holding onto the backrest with both hands now, her knuckles turning white.
Lisa moans and says something, but you can't hear her. You can't stop fucking her like this. The sound of the chair sliding over the tiles becomes louder.
Lisa's ass hugs your cock tight and you can feel yourself, slowing approaching the end.
"Fuck, your ass feels great."
You feel her smile into your hand.
Due to her wet skin, your have to readjust your hand on her waist occasionally. Every time you do, you grip her a little harder. Slowly, red marks of your fingers start to appear.
You hear Lisa mumbling something inaudible again, but you can't take the risk of removing your hand.
The pressure in your crotch starts to build up further.
"Lisa-"
You are unable to say anything else. She nods vigorously. You feel her body shake a little and her ass gripping you even harder.
"I'm gonna cum inside."
She doesn't stop nodding as you keep plowing her into the chair.
You start to lose your grip and your hand slips off her mouth.
"Fuck, yes!"
Lisa takes her chance.
"Fill me up!"
In the back of your mind, you register that the sound of a running shower is gone. It's not like you can stop now anyways.
Lisa arches her back and it feels like you can go even deeper now.
"God yes!"
Lisa's head is now hanging off the backrest, while both your hands are holding her hips. You pull her back towards you, whenever you thrust forward.
"Almost there."
You groan, too overwhelmed by this quick but hard fuck.
Your grip tightens one last time and you can feel Lisa's muscles clench around you even harder. You manage to do two more strokes, before you finally cum.
You shoot your load inside her ass, making Lisa moan deeply. You have to hold onto the chair yourself as you fill her with your seed.
"It feels so good."
Lisa sighs.
"So fucking hot."
You are unable to speak for the moment. It takes you a couple of seconds to recover, before you remember the English dude.
"We have to hurry up."
"Yeah."
Lisa nods and you slowly start to leave her ass. Once you are out, you already see a globe of cum fall out of her hole. You grab her bikini bottoms and hand them to her, before you slowly walk into the pool. The sensation of the cold water makes it kinda weird. Once you finally reach your trunks and her top, you move to walk back out.
The two of you get dressed as fast as possible.
"I'm gonna see you for breakfast?"
You nod, before watching her walking off. Taking the bottle of gin with you, you follow her through the door. Still a little winded after a spontaneous anal session in the hotel pool.
You smile at her as you see her walk in.
"Ms Lee. It's nice to see you."
Greeting your girlfriend rather formal feels weird, but the two of you are keeping your relationship private so far.
"And it's nice to be here."
You are glad she isn't wearing the choker she tried on yesterday, but you do wonder if it's in her luggage. Nevertheless, she looks like a goddess with that pink hair and beautiful dress. The long silver earrings are now matched with a tight necklace, almost a choker. The black dress is showing off her shoulders and collarbone.
Ahin didn't want to wear anything too revealing, knowing that it might look weird and distract you from work tonight. As much as she loves to tease you and make you horny, she knows that this is very important to you.
The long sparkling silver belt adds a little more class to her outfit as well. It makes her waist look smaller.
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"What would you like to eat?"
You gesture behind you, still being formal, knowing that at least one camera is capturing this moment. There are several journalists and such in this place. They are all trying to take the best pictures of the celebrities and write the best stories for their papers. After all, you are not no one. You aren't famous like Ahin, but your name is mentioned in news papers regularly.
"I would love to try some Korean dishes."
You extend your hand.
"Please follow me."
Your girlfriend takes it and you squeeze hers a little.
Your restaurant is quite unique. Instead of just serving one kind of food, you offer various dishes from countries all over the world. American burgers and pizza to Italian pasta, French delicacies, Chinese noodles and Korean BBQ and more.
It takes a lot of space, since the meals are actually made right at the customers' tables. Of course it was very expensive to plan and build all of this, but it hopefully makes you a lot of profit in the future. The walls and pictures and tables all represent the different countries you can eat from.
You and Ahin walk through the port of Venice and past the great wall of China, until you reach the banks of the Han River.
"Please, take a seat."
You gesture towards one of the empty tables. One of the chefs is already walking in your direction.
Although Ahin is a model for one of your companies, it would be weird to eat with her alone. You whish her a great night, before roaming through the restaurant once more.
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abellystuffingblog · 3 months
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Decided to do my largest stuffing to date over the weekend. Bought a ton of Burger King for a stuffing challenge with a friend, then a heap of grocery snacks to have afterwards!
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The Burger King consisted of:
- 1 whopper with cheese, 1 double cheeseburger, 2 large fries, 1 large chocolate shake, 1 large soda, 1 large onion rings, and 10 nuggets!
Here are the results after all that!
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Following the Burger King I rested for 30mins. Then ate from the grocery package for 30mins, repeating this as many times as possible until I either passed out or ate all the food! 🤤🐷
The grocery store pack consisted of:
- 2L of vanilla icecream, 1L of custard, 4 Choc iced donuts, 4 pack of ham and cheese rolls, a custard and chocolate pull apart loaf, and an entire family sized chocolate mud cake 🤤🐷
I don’t really remember how many of the 30min cycles I ended up getting through before I passed out, but looking at the dent I made in the food, I know it was a lot! 🐷 The aftermath!
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You’d also think that after passing out in a hedonistic, gluttonous, food coma, I’d be sick of food and stuffing the next day, well nope 🥴
I woke back up with still all the food I hadn’t eaten around me and dove straight back into stuffing, either until I passed out again or finished it all 🥴🐷 Peek at the final finished results the morning after! 🐷
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I’ve never been this stuffed before and I could literally beep my gut stretching with every bit, gulp and breath! It felt incredible and I can’t wait to do larger stuffings like this on a far more regular basis!
Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to see me eat during my next all day/all night stuffing 😉🐷
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Vanillacakeshipping Headcannons! (Part Two)🍰❤️
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I saw I had a few of these stashed away in my notes. So thought I'd post them! Enjoy!
Cole and Vania's kids refer to Master Wu as their Grandfather. Wu doesn't mind this in the least. And he's very close with his surrogate grandchildren.
We all know Cole's favorite cake is chocolate ganache. Well, Vania's is Angel Food Cake! After Cole found this out, he asked Zane to help him make her one for Ninjago's equivalent of Valentine's Day. It wasn't perfect. (As in lopsided, melting off the plate, and possibly on fire at some point. Lol.) But it was very appreciated by Vania.❤️
They once went on a double date with Jay and Nya. The two couples went dancing of course. Cole hadn't danced in a long time. But after a few minutes he was having a blast and really cutting a rug. Vania was very impressed. Also, Cole and Jay ended up getting into a dance battle. Jay won by default, after Cole fell on the floor laughing at Jay countering him by doing the floss. It didn't help that Jay had the most INTENSE stare on his face.
The Upply are their biggest shippers. They really want these two to get married and be happy.🥹❤️
Vania's hair smells really good. She uses Jasmine scented hair products, so she smells like flowers. Cole loves it when she's giving him a hug and he can smell that sweet floral scent. Her hair is also super soft, so he'll just bury his face in it.
The second Cole is with Vania and his family, all the tension in his body just leaves. He becomes so much calmer and happier. Like, when I say relaxed, I mean relaxed to the point of dosing off. Being close to his loved ones makes him feel so content.
Cole gets a little garden of his own in Shintaro. He's got lots of flowers growing there. Including a special section dedicated to different species of Lilies for his mom.🪷💖 He and Vania go there a lot to spend time with each other and relax.
Cole teaches his little girl Valkyrie how to be a warrior. She grows up to be one of Shintaro's best fighters. And also the sweetest girl ever. She may be able to beat you combat. But she'll ask you if you're okay afterwards.😂
The Upply definitely are their kids babysitters/adopted uncles! Sometimes ruling a kingdom and watching three kids can be exhausting. So Cole and Vania need to call in back up. Luckily, The Upply are happy to help! And they've definitely taught the kids some awesome adventure skills!
Aaaaaaand that's it! For now...😉 Here's the first part if you haven't seen it! Bye! - ✒️🐉
(Tagging the peeps, @only-lonely-stars @tiana4evahh @trashnotfound. Hope you guys like these!)
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Date Night with Andy Barber
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Trigger warning: marriage proposal, fluff
Summary: Andy takes you on a date night that he planned, and you get a new piece of jewelry.
You are at work, and here the ding of an incoming text on your lunch hour. The doctor's office is closed for lunch, so this gives you some time to eat, check your e-mail, and knit or read for a while.
Andy: Can't wait to see you tonight, babe.
You: I'm excited for tonight. I bought the perfect dress for tonight.
Andy: That dress will look so much better on the floor afterwards, 😉😉.
You: Easy there, lover boy. 😘😘
Andy: What about the pre-festivities, can't wait for those.
You smile through the rest of the day. It's Friday, so you will have the weekend off. When it's time to close up, and clock out, you can't get in your car fast enough.
You make it home before Andy, so you shower, shave your legs, and put on your robe. You also brush your teeth. You have your hair wrapped in a towel, so you go ahead and put on your makeup. You put on your eyeshadow, doing a smokey eye. Normally, you would be in your pj's, Andy would be in pj pants, and t-shirt, and you two would order some pizza or Chinese, and just veg on the couch until you both fell asleep, waking up in Andy's arms the next morning.
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You hear Andy come in, and he greets you with a deep and loving kiss. You both can't wait, and Andy goes ahead and showers. He puts on his cologne, and changes into a clean suit and clean dress shirt and tie. You do your hair.
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"How's my beautiful girlfriend?" asks Andy.
"I'm amazing. I have a wonderful and amazing boyfriend," you say. +
Andy kisses you lovingly again. You smile after, and apply your lipstick, a nice red lipstick that doesn't look too bright or too matte. It's your perfect shade of red.
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You put on your dress, and your high heels, and grab your clutch. Andy helps you zip it, and he kisses your shoulder as he zips it. You make sure to include your ID, some cash, your compact and your lipstick. Andy makes sure to grab his wallet, and to grab the small bag he picked up on the way home. It has the small, black velvet box with a new piece of jewelry in it for you. You also remembered to put on your gold necklace that had a pearl with a dainty diamond above it. You've had since childhood, and refuse to get rid of it. It's your favorite necklace. You also put on your favorite gold hoops and you wear your favorite pearl studs in your second piercing.
You and Andy go downstairs, and Andy opens the door to his Audi for you. You get into the car, and Andy gets into his side. You both put your seatbelt on, and Andy turns on the satellite radio to the old jazz station. Somehow, the old jazz starts to set the mood for the rest of the night.
Andy smiles at you, and you smile back. You both can't wait for this. Andy planned this, and you are surprised, to say the least.
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"Andy, I love you." You say.
"I love you, too," says Andy.
You arrive at the restaurant thirty minutes later, and Andy parks the car. Andy gets out of the car, Andy reaches out his hand and helps you out of the car. You get out, and then smooth out your dress. You both enter the restaurant holding hands.
"Do you have a reservation, sir?" asked the host.
"Yes, Barber, party of two," says Andy.
"Your table is ready," says the host, checking you off in his book. He grabs the two menus, and leads you both to the tables. Andy pulls out your chair, and you gather your dress, and sit down. Andy sits down after, and pulls your chair in.
"Andy, this is amazing. I love you so much," you say.
"I love you, too," says Andy.
You both look at the menu, and you order salad for your first course. For your next course, you both order the Swiss steak with veggies, and baked potato. For dessert, you order the chocolate cake with some chocolate ice cream on the side. Andy takes a sip of his wine, and you take a bite of your cake. Andy pulls out the small black velvet box, and gets down on one knee.
"The first time I saw in that crowded coffee house, I had no idea that my life was going to change that day. We had struck up a conversation, and we kept talking. That place was so busy, and everyone was ordering what appeared to be a science experiment. We both got regular coffee with cream and sugar, and we exchanged numbers," says Andy.
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You start to get teary eyed, you didn't mean to, but Andy was starting to get more into this. You realized that this is where you both had your first date.
"This is where we had our first date, and the more we got to know each other, the more I knew that you changed my life. You saved me, and I am blessed that I found you. It's like you just breathed new life into me, and I thought that I was going to be a bachelor for the rest of my life," says Andy.
"Joelle, will you marry me? Will you do me the honor of being my wife?" says Andy.
You cry, and Andy opens the black velvet box which contains a gold solitaire engagement ring with smaller diamonds on either side of it.
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"Yes! YES!" you say. You kiss Andy deeply and lovingly, and the waiter brings you some champagne to celebrate. He slides the ring on your finger.
Andy pays the bill, and you are staring at your shiny new piece of jewelry. You absolutely feel amazing, and it looks lovely. You are glowing.
You and Andy finally get home, and start kissing each other passionately. Andy removes your dress, and it pools on the floor. You rip off Andy's shirt, after he undoes his tie, and removes his suit jacket. You then remove Andy's belt, and then pants, and he kicks them off. You're still in your bra and panties, and Andy is in his briefs, He guides you to the bed, and then lowers you down. You remove his briefs, and after a few more minutes, Andy removes your lingerie.
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He starts kissing every inch of bare skin that he's able to find, and then after a few minutes, he grabs himself, and guides himself inside you. After a while he starts to move, and then after a few minutes, you let go. Andy follows a few minutes later, Andy is brushing your hair away from your face, while he's still inside you. After a few minutes he rolls off you, and you two just lie there in each other's arms, and fall asleep after a while.
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The next morning, you and Andy both wake up, and are lying there, naked in each other's arms.
"Good morning, future Mrs. Barber," says Andy.
"Good morning, future Mr. Barber," you say.
You and Andy get up, and you to fix the coffee. Andy relieves himself, and then brushes his teeth. He's wearing his pj pants without anything underneath. You're only wearing your black silk robe.
You come back and brush your teeth and relieve yourself. Andy is grabbing his sweats, and his favorite hoodie, and you grab your favorite leggings and your favorite sweatshirt, the large one that you wear when you are just having a lazy day.
Andy takes goes into the bathroom, and he turns on the shower. You follow him, and he removes his pants, and you slowly remove your robe. Andy strips off the robe. He kisses you passionately, and he grabs your hand, and you both go into the shower. You both suds each other up, and make love right in the shower.
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After, you're both enjoying a nice, post coital moment, when Andy starts kissing you in the spot that makes you see stars. You pull him down for another loving kiss, and you subtly part your legs, and he grabs himself and guides himself in. After a while he moves, and you let go. Andy follows a few minutes later, and you can feel him release himself inside of you.
"I love you, I love you so much," says Andy, who is now holding you around your waist.
"I love you so much, my sexy future husband," you say. Andy smiles, and you both get a huge kick out of that.
After a while, you and Andy get dressed, and Andy and you have some coffee while snuggling in bed. After a while, Andy grabs his keys, and he tells you to put your shoes on and to get your purse. You do, and Andy grabs his keys, and you both get into the Audi. Andy tells you to close your eyes, and you do. After a few minutes, Andy opens the door to the car after he stops in a driveway. Andy opens the front door with a key, and he guides you in. He tells you to open your eyes.
"WHAT? YOU GOT US A HOUSE?!" you shriek with excitement.
"I think it's time to get out of our condo. I do think it's rather cramped, especially if we want to start a family sometime in the future", says Andy.
"ANDY IT'S PERFECT!" You say
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You check everything out. You haven't even moved in yet, and you're in love with it. It's 100% perfect in your eyes.
Andy and you get back into the Audi, and Andy takes you out for breakfast. He stops at a local pancake house, and you get some coffee. You then order the banana pancakes while Andy orders the buttermilk. You get some bacon to go with it, and Andy gets the sausage. You both eat your breakfasts, and are holding hands across the table.
You feel like everything is falling into place right now. You have an amazing fiancee, you now have a house, and you don't realize that the next thing is around the corner. You don't even realize that you are pregnant right now. Now, Andy's birthday is a few weeks away. Andy planned the date night last night, he had this planned all along, and you realize that his birthday is in a few weeks. You haven't even figured out what you'll get Andy.
You kiss Andy lovingly again when you both get home. You both fall asleep on the couch, and then wake up again. You make tomato soup and grilled cheese for lunch, and dinner is Chinese takeout.
"Andy, I love you so much," you say.
Joelle, I love you so much. You are one amazing woman," says Andy.
You and Andy go to bed that night, and just snuggle in each other's arms until you both fall asleep.
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#KimickaPhotoADay May Day 29: BIRTHDAY🥳🥳🥳🥳 🥳🥳🥳🥳It's my birthday!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳 🥳🥳I'm 28 years old today!!🥳🥳 Today has been a great day lol. My sister set up the Happy Birthday banner w/ my birthday owls. And she made a White Chocolate Mocha in my Red (Taylor's Version) mug from the #TSxCapitalOne Sweepstakes! It was good. lol. (Coffee Coffee Coffee!! 😉) My family & I went to dinner at Buffet Palace! B/c I love Chinese food. 😊 (I had 2 plates plus dessert but I only got a picture of the first lol) My fortune cookie said "Time is wealth. Especially time spent with your lawyer." ???? Lol. XD We were so stuffed afterwards, we almost didn't have for the delicious cookies & cream cake w/ white chocolate pudding frosting my sister made me! But, we had a little bit! Lol. My mom made me this little pouch (that could also be a little pillow if I want) that she embroidered w/ an owl! (I don't know if you know this, but I love owls) I even wore my new owl necklace & bracelet for the first time. 😊 I bought them as a birthday gift to myself. (Bought myself a whole outfit, actually, minus shoes lol, but I didn't get a full outfit pic lol) And of course, Alex (@crystaliskandarart) was the first to wish me happy birthday at exactly midnight! EVERYWHERE lol. And they even made me a TikTok video! 😊 🥳🥳🥳🥳 And one of my favorite things about birthdays is how Twitter gives you balloons on your birthday! Lol. 🥳🥳🥳🥳 🥳🥳Overall it's been a pretty great birthday!🥳🥳 (fun facts: these are the first selfie I've posted in 2022 lol) #Birthday #Birthday2022 #ItsMyBirthday #BirthdayGirl #28thBirthday #BuffetPalace #owls #cake #cookiesandcreamcake #baking #coffeecoffeecoffee #TaylorSwift #cat #catstagram #cute #happy #happybirthday #canva #templateapp #love #photo #photoaday #photoadaychallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CeKzd9osLYr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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cookie dough and cherry. 💛💛💛
thank you, haiden!! 💗💗
cookie dough— do you prefer jewel tones or earth tones? (so, do you like cool toned colors more or warm, earthy colors more)
I tend to often wear beige and brown colors so i guess earth tones? Although I have a lot of navy blue as well so it’s a mix of both!
cherry— would you rather be gifted roses or baked goods on a special day?
honestly, I’m happy with being gifted anything on a special day. but if i had to choose I’ll say roses, only because i can make a pot pourri afterwards and keep the “gift” for a long time!
Although, I’ll never say no to a good homemade chocolate cake 😉
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How to Freeze Buttercream
Step by step instructions to FREEZE BUTTERCREAM and How TO Manage Extra Icing
Tips on the most proficient method to freeze buttercream icing, so you can either utilize it later or for extras in addition to lots of choices on the best way to go through extra buttercream.
Indeed, you truly can freeze buttercream and with these tips, it will come out impeccably with no cooler consume. You'll have the option to involve it to cover cakes or utilize the extras for other fun things.
Hills of buttercream in a ziplock sack. What happens when you make an excess of buttercream? Indeed, in the event that you're me, you simply eat the rest. Alright, that is truly not a smart thought, but rather I'm simply tell the truth. 😉
Indeed,Freeze Buttercream Frosting truly is conceivable. You can freeze the extras, or you can simply make buttercream quite a bit early and freeze it for some other time.
There are likewise a lot of choices for involving extra icing too.
Funneling sacks loaded up with bright buttercream with a text overlay.
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Leap to: Buttercream Utilized for this post and Recipes: Ventures for Freezing American Buttercream Icing: The Con artist and No-time Strategy to Freezing Buttercream: Instructions to Defrost Frozen Buttercream Icing: How to manage Extra Icing: How to manage extra chocolate buttercream icing: How to manage extra vanilla buttercream icing: How to manage extra cream cheddar buttercream icing: Different Posts You Could Like:
BUTTERCREAM Involved FOR THIS POST and RECIPES: For this post, I'm alluding to freezing American Buttercream, which is the buttercream made with one or the other margarine or potentially shortening and confectioners sugar.
It very well might be feasible to freeze extra Swiss Meringue icing along these lines, yet it might change the surface since that kind of buttercream is really made with egg whites.
You dislike the outcomes you get with freezing that sort… I'm not a specialist in that frame of mind, since I generally stay with American Buttercream.
In the event that you might want to get my 'all spread' buttercream recipe, you can think that it is here: Most loved Vanilla Buttercream Recipe
On the off chance that you're searching for a genuinely white, heat-stable buttercream that is a shortening based icing, you'll need to look at that recipe here: Radiant White Intensity Stable Buttercream
Ventures FOR FREEZING AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM Icing: The initial step of freezing buttercream is to set out a piece of saran wrap on a counter or a table.
When you set out a square of it, simply drop two or three masses of buttercream on top. You don't have to quantify here… Simply thud down about a cup or cup and a portion of buttercream onto the square of saran wrap.
It's ideal to freeze modest quantities all at once… it's simpler like that and you can take out what you want.
Adding buttercream to plastic wrap Then, you'll have to crease the cling wrap over the buttercream.
Moving up buttercream in plastic wrap
Then, at that point, roll the buttercream up in the saran wrap.
moving up buttercream in plastic wrap Continue to move until it's undeniably moved up and afterward squeeze the closures of the saran wrap.
moving up buttercream in cling wrap for freezing
It's useful to contort the finishes of the saran wrap to give it a decent seal.
Moving up buttercream in cling wrap to freeze it Then, at that point, simply fold the closures under the buttercream.
Moved up buttercream in cling wrap for freezing
Do this until you've wrapped all the buttercream. You can then pop the bundles of buttercream into a cooler ziplock sack, press as much air out as possible, name the pack and afterward pop in the cooler.
Freezing buttercream
I particularly love freezing modest quantities of hued buttercream… like that, when I simply need a modest quantity of that tone for maybe a few blossoms, I don't need to make it.
Freezing buttercream
The buttercream ought to be fine frozen for a few months.
THE Miscreant and NO-TIME Strategy TO FREEZING BUTTERCREAM: Alright, while the above strategy is presumably the best technique, now and again I find myself not having a lot of time or potentially I'm simply feeling languid and don't have any desire to invest the energy.
In the event that you intend to utilize the buttercream soon (as in not freezing on the off chance that for quite a long time), you can generally pull off the strategy I'm going to make sense of.
In this way, when I simply need to get it into the cooler and plan to utilize it soon, I add the buttercream to a plastic holder that has a snap-on top (like a Tupperware compartment).
However, make a point to utilize the right size compartment. You don't need a lot of air between the buttercream and the top. You believe it should fill the compartment so you don't get cooler consume.
Instructions to Defrost FROZEN BUTTERCREAM Icing: For the saran wrap frozen buttercream, when you prepare to utilize it, simply haul it out of the cooler, open up it, and pop it in a bowl. Cover the bowl with saran wrap, or press-n-seal wrap, and allow it to thaw out on the counter.
For the frozen buttercream in the compartment, just set the whole holder on the counter at room temperature the day or night before you use it and allow it to thaw out.
Whenever it's thawed out, mix it or re-whip it and you're all set!
Presently we should discuss ways of utilizing extra icing.
How TO Manage Extra Icing: MAKE Treat SANDWICHES: Make treat sandwiches realistic Make custom made treats or get yourself some premade treat mixture as I heated, add buttercream, and another treat. So great!
USE AS A Treat Coating: use buttercream as treat coat realistic You can add a smidgen more milk or cream to your buttercream icing and slight it down only a tad, or simply heat your buttercream up a piece in the microwave. You can either spread it on sugar treats or simply dunk the highest point of the treats into the icing coat.
MAKE CAKE POPS: make cake pops from extra buttercream A rundown of utilizing extra buttercream, wouldn't be finished without the idea of making cake pops. Here is my recipe for treats and cream cake pops… cuz everything's better with Oreos, correct? Treats and Cream Cake Pop Recipe
AS A CINNAMON ROLL Coating: utilize extra buttercream as cinnamon roll coat realistic Indeed, I realize that cinnamon moves normally accompany that little compartment of icing, yet genuinely… is that always enough? All things considered, it's not for myself and I generally need more.
In this way, here's your opportunity to truly brighten up those cinnamon rolls. Snatch extra buttercream, add a hint of cinnamon to it, heat it up, just somewhat, and shower it over cinnamon rolls. Yum! Yum!
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Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸 fellow Instagrammars! God, what a gorgeous day this has been so far. Couldn’t ask for more perfect weather to celebrate our nation’s independence in. Today has been the platinum standard for celebration 🎊. How you ask? Well, for starters, my family and I went swimming over at my aunt’s pool. It was my first official swim of the summer and needless to say, it was totally refreshing. Afterwards; we sat around her patio, eating our weight and chocolate covered strawberries 🍓 and angel food cake 🍰. Once we got home, my dad cooked burgers 🍔 and hot dogs 🌭 on our grill for the first time in 2 years. Then we sat out on our back patio eating both while enjoying the clear summer evening. It’s only going to get better from here. How you may ask? Let’s just say, I’m planning to close out the night with a bang🎇…or two 😉. #happyfourthofjuly🇺🇸 #platinumstandards #threedayweekend (at Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfnDreZrzPn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Girl loved the new mat imagine!! What were his parents reactions to finding out they were going to be grandparents?
Well, here’s one done off the wip list! 😉
Telling Mike and Nadia: an appendix to Secret with Mat Barzal
Your birthday was January 30 — the same day that you’d reach your tenth week of pregnancy. The Islanders were set to play the Rangers at Madison Square Garden the night before, so Mat had suggested inviting his parents to the city that weekend on the premise of celebrating your birthday and the three of you taking in Mat’s game together. Then, at a late dinner afterward, you would drop the baby news on them.
Mat had booked a small, private room at one of your favorite restaurants in Manhattan, and you had arranged for the pastry chef to bring an entire chocolate cake for the table, rather than an individual slice of birthday cake for you alone. You had called ahead and asked them to write a little something other than “happy birthday” on top.
As you sat on your knees in front of the toilet on the day of the game, your typical hangout for about an hour each morning these days, you heard Mike and Nadia laughing at a story Mat was regaling them with as he made breakfast. It was his lame attempt to distract them from the fact that you weren’t at the table, sipping coffee and charming the pants off them as you’d done for the past four years each time they came to visit.
When you had woken and immediately rushed to the bathroom as the usual wave of nausea crashed into you, Mat dutifully leapt out of bed and came to sit behind you, wrapping his long legs around yours and holding a cold washcloth to the back of your neck. The last month had made it even more clear that Mike and Nadia had raised an absolute gem of a human being, and you knew that when they eventually got to see the tender way he cared for you now that you were carrying his baby, they were bound to be even prouder of him than they already were.
Once the worst of it was over, you had brushed your teeth, kissed Mat with gratitude, and shooed him from the bathroom as you insisted that he go entertain his parents, lest they become suspicious of why you two hadn’t yet emerged from your room. You promised you would be soon to follow after you’d showered and dressed and felt more confident that your morning sickness had passed. He reluctantly obliged, not at all keen on leaving you when you were so ill.
After you showered, you realized the sickness was lingering and you knelt in front of the toilet once more. As you heard footsteps coming closer, you willed yourself to stand and were pleasantly surprised at how much better you felt after that last bout.
Mat stuck his head through the bathroom door cautiously after a gentle knock. You gave him the best apologetic smile you could with your toothbrush in your mouth — again.
“You okay, love?” he asked, coming toward you as you spat toothpaste into the sink and rinsed your mouth, picking up your hand towel and dabbing it against your lips. Mat came to stand behind you and studied you carefully in the mirror as he snaked his arms around your waist, big hands coming to rest on your slightly bloated lower belly. You rested your weight against his frame and sighed.
“Think so,” you said. “Sorry it’s taking me so long.”
Mat scoffed and turned you so that you were facing him. He shook his head and insisted, “Baby, no. Don’t you dare apologize. You’re literally growing a person. It’s a little awkward for now because Mom and Dad don’t know, but the second they find out, they’ll understand even if you’re in the bathroom all day.”
Mat pressed his lips to your forehead and you chuckled, “Don’t you put that evil on me. Mornings are bad enough.”
He laughed, too, and kissed your face repeatedly before lowering his head to look at you eye to eye.
“You’re sure you’re okay?” he prodded, stroking your cheekbones with his thumbs. You nodded.
“I swear. I’m actually hungry now. And I’m craving strawberries again, like usual,” you said as Mat took your hand and guided you out of the bathroom and toward your dresser.
“Well, there are plenty ready for you,” he assured, smiling. “Just take your time getting dressed and then I’ll make you some toast to get something else in your stomach. Deal?”
“Deal,” you agreed. With one last kiss, he smoothed his hand over your damp hair and repeated the mantra you two had begun to exchange each morning you were sick.
“Gonna be worth it?”
You nodded, squeezing his fingers. “Gonna be worth it,” you confirmed.
With a wink, Mat was headed back to the kitchen. You dressed, took a deep breath, and headed out to join him, thankful that you only had to keep your secret from Mike and Nadia for the next twelve hours or so.
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You and Mike always sat side-by-side at Mat’s games. Always. Reason one, because he loved being near you, and two, because it was now a superstition. Mat nearly always scored when you sat next to Mike.
“I’m gonna grab another beer,” Mike announced during the second intermission, patting your knee. “Are you sure I can’t get you anything? Beer, wine, cocktail?” he asked you. Mike had known you since you were 19, and he knew you were never one to turn down an adult beverage. Until now.
You shook your head with a sweet smile on your face. “No, thank you. Dry January, remember?” You innocently took a sip from the straw in your ginger ale, which you had insisted to Nadia that you always drank in the evenings, since it was caffeine-free. In reality, it hadn’t become a staple in your diet until recent weeks, when it was often the only thing you could keep down all day. Meaning that Mat took it upon himself to keep your fridge stocked with a variety of brands for whatever you may be craving at any given moment — Canada Dry, Seagram’s, Vernon’s and more.
Mike’s eyes narrowed just slightly and you felt your cheeks heat up as he studied you, only for a moment.
“Yeah... Dry January...” he muttered with what you thought was a hint of a smirk, giving you one last glance before walking up the stairs to the top of the suite. The second he was out of sight, you took a deep breath.
There was no way Mike knew... right?
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You’d managed to make somewhat acceptable excuses all night — Dry January was why you weren’t drinking, you were yawning because you didn’t sleep well last night, and a recent bout of food poisoning had left you with an aversion to seafood, hence why you declined sharing the ceviche appetizer Nadia had ordered, though she knew it was one of your favorite foods. You couldn’t wait to no longer worry about covering your ass with these half-truths.
Mat had managed to discreetly mumble “she’ll take a decaf,” to the waiter when Mike ordered coffee for everyone while they waited for dessert. You mouthed “thank you” to him and he placed a gentle kiss in your hair, unnoticed.
When you saw not one but two of the waitstaff emerge from the kitchen — one carrying the tray of coffee, the other toting the cake — you and Mat both sat up a bit straighter, with him squeezing your thigh as the waiters placed the items on the table. The four of you thanked them, and you and Mat held your breath as they retreated.
“Oh, sweetie,” Nadia laughed with a frown, craning her neck to see the writing on the dessert. “They brought you the wrong cake! We’ll ask them to take it back.” She turned in her chair to flag down a waiter.
Mat gently grasped his mother’s wrist to get her attention. “Mom... read it again,” he advised, a crooked smile on his lips.
Mike’s brows had been furrowed since the cake was brought to the table, but after following Mat’s suggestion, his jaw dropped. Nadia stood from her chair to squint at the sugary letters — her aging eyes weren’t helping her cause.
Baby Barzal coming August 2020, the writing read.
Finally, she gasped, gripping Mike’s arm desperately. She squealed, “You’re having a baby?!”
You and Mat nodded, beaming, relieved and thrilled to have finally let someone else in on the secret — two of the people who knew you best.
“I’m ten weeks along!” you announced. His parents were both out of their chairs by now and let out resounding cheers, scurrying around the table to congratulate and embrace you and Mat.
“Dry January, huh?” Mike teased as he stepped toward you. You gave him a coy smirk and shrugged your shoulders.
“I mean, technically it is Dry January for me, right?” you pointed out, causing all three Barzals to chuckle. Mike wrapped you in a bear hug and kissed the top of your head.
“Congratulations, sweetheart,” Mike said, his chest rumbling as he held you tightly. “I’m so happy for you both.”
You pulled back to look up at your beloved near-father-in-law with tears in his eyes.
“Thanks, Mike,” you said softly, swiping at your own tears. “We’re so excited!”
Nadia let go of Mat, her own baby, and instead laid hands on your belly, though there wasn’t much of a bump to speak of yet. The two of you swiped at tears and spoke excitedly through spurts of wondrous laughter. After hugging his dad tightly, Mat snaked an arm around your waist and placed a protective kiss to your temple as you regaled them with the story of that fateful New Year’s Day morning when everything had changed.
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