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#bonus points if she likes deep conversation and cuddles
gilverrwrites · 2 months
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Their Perfect Dates HCs [Demon Edition]
Well.. demons + Benny
Rating: General
Angel Edition | Human Edition
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Please remember: you can do hard things!
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Belphegor
No gift, he’s from a time before that was a thing and does not care enough to check what the current trends are.
If you ask nice enough, he might bring you something next time.
Weirdly obsessed with humans however. (Just not in a ‘I wanna be like them’ way)
Find a cafe with outdoor seating in a highly populated area, and people watch.
Laugh at his jokes, and don’t be precious over your food/drink cause he’s gonna help himself.
‘Hot, not, not, HOT, extra hot.’ ‘This is so good, have you tried this?’ ‘It was yours? Oh shit, sorry. At least you have good taste… in multiple ways’ (he’d wink at you then, if he could.) ‘Ew have those pants ever in fashion?’ ‘Haha, did you see that kid face plant the side walk?! Get rekt’
Benny
He’s an old traditional man really, he’ll bring you a bouquet of daisies. Legitimately, if he could, he would ask your father for permission to take you out.
Cooking as has always been, and continues to be a big part of Benny's personality.
It doesn’t matter that the food no longer sustains him, because it keeps him connected to his home, and his history.
Plus, the way to any person's heart is through their stomach,
You’ll be in the kitchen together, cooking gumbo or jambalaya, and bananas foster for dessert.
If you don’t know how to cook, don’t worry. Benny is gonna take the lead anyway, he’ll teach you as much as you think you can handle.
He’s very respectful, but if you just so happen to brush against each other while working in the same space, well, that just can be helped now can it?
Or if you’re slightly in his way, sometimes he just needs to rest a gentle but firm hand on your hip and guide you to the side.
Or if you accidentally get something on your cheek? Your lip? He’ll have to get that for you.
Crowley
I’m picturing a rustic but sophisticated cabin in the woods.
Somewhere private, a safe space just for the two of you.
Something with a big, roaring fireplace.
A big, plush, velvety sofa, and an array of fluffy blankets, pillows, furs, rugs.
A fully stocked bar. ‘Don’t worry darling, you won’t have to lift a finger.’ He or a lesser demon will make all your drinks for you.
Just some real, 1 on 1 quality time together where you can both be vulnerable.
Whether you spend all night in deep conversation, cuddling, or getting even more intimate is your choice.
Meg
Would forget to bring you a gift, but if it goes well, she’ll likely give you one of her many pieces of jewelry, ‘Whatever you like most hun, just take it.’
I feel like she would actually really enjoy something creative, the messier the better.
Like finding a big open space, lowering the lights, laying down a big canvas, cracking open a bottle, and getting busy with some paints.
No brushes, just hands (or other body parts if you like).
Rowena
Gracing you with her presence is gift enough.
If anything, you should be bringing her a gift. Jewelry is always best, but she will settle for roses or red wine.
Rowena knows her worth, and if you don’t, then don’t waste her time.
She deserves nothing less than to be wined and dined somewhere very nice.
Followed by a show. The ballet or the opera.
Just imagine, the both of you dressed to the nines. Holding hands over the table, good food and drink, Rowena sharing stories from her time on earth.
Coffee or dessert? Both. Please and thank you.
Ruby
Would bring you candy, but you have to share.
Also a big foodie, but more eating, less cooking.
Like a street food market, or a boardwalk.
You can compete on the water guns and ring toss games to win each other prizes.
She’s only letting you win if there is something in it for her. – Particularly a prize that she wants.
Regardless of who wins what, you’re gonna be the one carrying everything.
Then stop at every food stand on the way.
Bonus points for somewhere that has proper french fries in large portions.
Afterwards, you can chat at the end of the peer, and/or make out under it. 
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katrielle-writes · 1 year
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Could we please get some relationship headcanons for Ann, Makoto, Futaba, Haru, and Sumire?
Relationship HC with Persona 5 Women
Featuring: Ann, Makoto, Futaba, Haru, Sumire, Sae and Hifumi x reader separate
Genre: Fluff
Notes: I've also included Sae and Hifumi. These were kind of all over the place since it mentions first dates and stuff, but hope you all enjoy~ Also image does not belong to me, but original artist!
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Ann
She would be equally willingly to initiate and asking you out or showing PDA such as hugging and kissing
The first place you have your date is the restaurant where she told you her deepest secret about being a phantom thief!
Loves it when you surprise visit her with a strawberry shortcake or anything sweet as she loves desserts
Also would love it if you brought her somewhere you both could get your heart pumping like taking a nature walk at the park 
When either of you are upset, you spend girls nights’ venting frustrations to each other 
She loves you so much and keeps reminding you when she sends you texts that you wake up to
She loves receiving gifts but more than that, she loves shopping dates and if you bought gifts for each other (matching keychains and plushies!)
Makoto
Just because you ask her out first, doesn’t mean you were the first to love her.
She might have been the first to fall in love with you because her duties as student council president has her paying attention to everyone so she noticed you and how unique you were right away
Seeing your courage and because she loves you, she accepts your confession whole-heartedly
Even though you make the first move, don’t expect that she won’t be proactive because you’ll both be discussing all the things that you want to do together in the future and she will have plenty of ideas about that!
This woman is about communication and won’t let anything stand in the way of the both of you getting to know each other
She’s loves to give you kisses on the cheek while holding your hand
Don’t be surprised if she visits your home with a bag from the convenience store and calls it snacks to eat after studying - just wanted a reason to visit you ;)
Futaba
This girl!  Might not take you seriously the first time you ask her out but after you make your feelings known and she TRUSTS you and understand her own feelings, will she willingly accept
After spending so many years shut in she’s so curious and want to know so much more about the world that she would love to explore it with you
Whether it’s at an arcade, the game store, or the beach, she can go anywhere as long as it’s with you
At first she might not be the first to initiate PDA, but will happily hold onto your arm or hand. 
I bet she would love tickling you since she gets to see you smile and laugh so hard.  Also loves to cuddle just hugging through the night and into the morning 
When you’re feeling down, she’ll be at your place anytime, day or night
She’s loyal to the end and especially as someone who lost a dear person, she understands so well how easy it is to drown in your own thoughts
She’ll be going to your place showing you the new games and interesting (or weird) snacks she bought and wants to try with you 
Haru
Obviously the both of you will bond over your love of gardening and nature!
Bonus points if when you confess to her you gift her flowers based on the sentiment you want to convey to her
Ever since the arranged marriage to a man she didn’t love by her father, she’s in no rush to get married and wants to learn about you as much as possible
Really enjoys a calm and serene environment like the park or anywhere you two can be alone for dates such as a café or temple as she really appreciates quality time and having deep conversations
She loves when you send each other little messages with a single flower or tiny trinkets as she also appreciates all the tiny gestures that you do for each other
When you’re upset, she tries to cheer you up with jokes, but she’s really bad at them, which makes both of you laugh until you cry and your sides hurt <3
As for PDA, I feel like she loves to give you back massages and love hugging from behind and spooning!
Sumire
I feel like if there’s any of the girls, Sumire would be the one to confess and ask you out
She just admires you so much because you help your peers, are good to your friends, and try so hard in school
She wants to know how much better the both of you were to be if you were together
Similar to Ann, she will love to spend places where your heart can get pumping like at the park or school gymnasium where she can show your her gymnastic skills 
She loves the feeling of doing her best and succeeding and even more love to try new things such as fishing or dance dance revolution at the arcade
You share your first kiss while rowing boats together at the lake
Your form of PDA are whispering sweet-nothings to each other and eye and forehead kisses!
When you’re discouraged or upset, she will make you her homemade bento of your favorite foods.  It might take her a couple of tries, but once she gets the hang of it, you can expect the best bentos from her!
Sae
She’s not interested in relationships but if it’s you, she’s more than willingly to make an exception
Will basically give you the rundown of all the things she wants and doesn’t want in a relationship almost like a contract
But don’t worry the only reason she’s spelling it out is because she wants it to work out for the both of you
Especially since work takes a majority of her time and attention, she wants to make sure she’s devoting the appropriate amount of time to you
As she’s used to working with coworkers younger than her (ahem Akechi), she will mostly prefer to take the lead, setting the pace of the relationship, and will always giving you options where you can have dates together
She’s patient almost methodical when it’s something important, she will allow you to take the initiative because for her a relationship is two equals sharing their lives together 
As for PDA, I feel like having your arms around each other walking for her is the best
I feel she likes place with a lot of people like a museum or shopping district to people-watch together
Hifumi
It’s not as though relationships aren’t on her mind, but she’s preoccupied with thoughts of the game of Go that she’s pleasantly surprised by your confession
You confess to her after you’ve made your first win against her.  She’s shocked but delighted listening to you talk about how you want to spend more time with her
She suggests you play another game together, but she purposefully lets you win, letting you know of her answer
A date could involve you doing things together but even being in the same vicinity, reading books at the bookstore or watching the sunset over the park is Hifumi’s idea of a wonderful time
You can try to set the pace of the relationship, but Hifumi as she is when she plays go, can turn the tables at any time to her favor!!
Expect a slow but steady relationship once filled with slow burn
For PDA, I feel like she likes when you give each other headpats and run your hands through each other’s hair
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plvto-sqda · 11 months
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-⋆ Dating Gareth Headcanons (Pt.2)
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✩Summer Edition!✩
⭒ He would take you stargazing all throughout the summer. His mom taught him a lot of constellations when he was younger, and he is kinda a space nerd as well so he loves to point all kinds of stars and planets out to you. One of the best parts of these little trips with him is the drive to the spot you both like to stargaze at because the sun is going down, creating a beautiful sunset of all kinds of colors as energetic music blasts from the car and you guys are joking around and generally having very enjoyable conversations with each other.
⭒ Gareth would take you to the beach a lot too! He would always take a box or bag to put all kinds of shells and rocks in (because we all know he loves rocks and trinkets; he has a whole collection at home lol). He also definitely has a special jar where he puts all the rocks you give him. He also loves going to the little shops at the beach too and checking out all the shells, trinkets, glass-blown art, and crystals.
⭒ You guys would have an absolute blast at the fair! He’s definitely a huge fan of the more intense rides like the Kamikaze and the Spin-Out, but he will be more than happy to go on the Tilt-a-Whirl or the Giant Swing with you. And once the sun sets the two of you share a funnel cake and then go on the Ferris Wheel. When your capsule is reaching the top he tells you how much he's enjoyed this and that honestly, the day couldn't get better. You smile and tell him you feel the same. And once the capsule finally reaches the top, you lean over and kiss him. He's immediately all smiles and turns bright red and basically stays like that until the ride is over.
⭒ Gareth would also take you to go to drive-in movies together. Some of his best memories are of you both in the back of his car, cuddled up in blankets and pillows, and watching a drive-in horror movie.
⭒ He would take you to outdoor concerts too! Occasionally you two would invite the rest of the Corroded Coffin boys and then go out for dinner at a fast food place afterward, but it's also just nice to hang out together and dance and scream all the lyrics to the songs that are being played. (Also bonus: if you went to any metal concerts, Eddie would def get a little jealous and beg to go with you guys)
⭒ You two go on countless trips for ice cream all throughout the summer! Gareth likes more chocolatey or peanut buttery flavors and he likes strawberry too, but he will be totally willing to try some of whatever flavor you choose. I also headcanon that he loves waffle cones. Idk he just seems like a waffle cone kinda guy.
⭒ We all know Gareth loves hiking and nature, so you two will often go for little walks and hikes. Some of your favorite things to do while hiking are finding rocks, picking flower bouquets out of the wildflowers, and foraging too! His mom used to forage a lot and she still does today so he knows about what most of the plants are out there and what he can do with them.
⭒ On the 4th of July, he takes you to go out for dinner and see fireworks. He also brings snacks and a cooler for drinks. You guys sit there for hours, having both funny and deep conversations, commenting on the fireworks, maybe sharing some kisses, and overall just making some really great memories too. He has a lot of Polaroid pictures of this night
⭒He's definitely not into actual hunting, but he finds fishing enjoyable. (he always catches and releases them because he feels bad killing and cooking the fish, and he doesn't even really know how to cook fish anyways lol)
⭒ Hey, and let's not forget about outings with the Hellfire Club too! You guys would arrange hangouts frequently over the summer and go for drives (ofc while blasting metal the whole time), go shopping (depending on which stores you guys decide to go to, chaos often ensues and so is getting kicked out), play DnD (more chaos), and explore around Lovers Lake together (Eddie pushed Mike into the lake once), and more stuff like that.
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carlsainz · 2 years
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you and Erik deciding to keep things on the down low and the boys find out and insist them meet you, Erik says no, they seek you out and Erik is absolutely pissed (bonus points if you’re calming him down and the boys see him get soft bc of you!)
JSJSJSJJWJS this.
erik took another deep breath trying to calm himself down. the boys – especially the freshies – were trying to discover who was his girlfriend at all costs and right now they were talking his ears off and his patience was coming to an end.
"dylan, for the hundredth time, no, i won't tell her name or her instagram," erik said in a harsh tone.
"but porty we j–"
"leave him alone, duker," nick said.
the tall swedish thanked him with his eyes and they all headed to the ice for practice. the boys momentarily forgot their goal but later that day, they were even more motivated to meet his girl even with their captain telling them to leave erik alone earlier.
meanwhile, you and erik were clueless, cuddling on your bed and talking about your days.
"the boys don't stop asking me to meet you," he said, rubbing your cheek.
"babe, are you sure you still want us to keep our relashionship a secret? 'cause if it's because of me, it's ok, really."
sighing, he admitted "i just want to scream to the whole world that you're my girl but they wouldn't leave you alone."
"well, i think i can handle that," you said, smiling.
he only giggled and pressed your head against his bare chest, kissing your hair and soon the conversation was forgotten.
on friday, the next game day, you were at the stands in your usual place with your portillo jersey, just watching the boys as they were warming up, and getting ready to cheer for the wolverines.
erik, as always, was discreetly trying to spot you, his good luck charm. however, this time, mackie noticed it and decided to try and see who he was looking for. calling brendan to help him, they kept looking in the same direction erik was looking and smiling until briss gasped.
"oh my god mackie, that's y/n! we have a couple classes together," he said.
"no way we finally found out who's ports' girlfriend," mackie said, shocked. "let's tell the others."
and they did exactly that. after the game, another win, they were all at the dressing room getting ready to leave when mackie decided to tease erik.
"hey ports, we know who your girl is," he said, grinning.
"no you don't," erik retorted.
"it's y/n y/l/n, right?" luke said, watching as erik's jaw tightened.
"and she's so pretty, porty. i can see why you were trying to hide her from us," duker said.
"she's really hot, how did you pull her?" brendan asked.
"i bet she's waiting for you outside, let's talk to her," mackie added. "good job boys, we finally disco–"
"SHUT UP," erik shouted, interrupting mackie. everyone was shocked looking at him, usually so calm, and now red with anger. "i'm so fucking done with this shit, you can't respect anything! that was all i asked, leave us alone but no, you had to stick your damn noses into my life!" he said. "mind your damn business, i won't say it again."
the older boys, especially nick, were all nodding, agreeing with him. the boys knew how to drive anyone nuts. they all watched in silence as erik grabbed his backpack and stormed out of the locker room.
in fact, you were waiting for him in the same place you always stay after games but instead of a warm smile in his face, erik looked absolutely angry, his whole face still red.
"baby, what happened?" you asked as soon as he was close to you.
"somehow the boys found out you are my girlfriend and they were getting on my nerves and i just blew up, love, they're so annoying."
"hey, look at me porty," you said, getting closer to him and reaching out to cup his cheeks. "look into my eyes. yes, just like this. now breathe with me, right?"
he nodded and you don't know how long you spent there in the middle of the parking lot just breathing in and out with him until he was calm again. slipping your hands to the nape of his neck, you started playing with his hair and smiled at him.
"how are you feeling?"
"way better, thank you baby," he responded.
"i understand you didn't want that but now it happened," you said. "you know your teammates, it would happen sooner or later. i'll be alright, i know how to put they in their places if they go too far, don't worry. now stop pouting, we're fine."
"god i love you so much, princess," he said, his hands going to your waist, holding you closer.
"and i love you more and more every day, my pouty baby," you joked, pulling him down so you could kiss your favorite lips.
the kiss was calm and chaste and you only broke it when you started hearing cheers not far from where you were.
"oh well, guess they found us," you said, looking into his eyes.
sighing, he just held your hand. "let's talk to them so they can leave us alone."
you went there and met every single one of his teammates, including brendan, whom you knew shared some classes with you. they were all nice and a few were apologizing especially to erik, that was holding you flush against his chest all the time. and fortunately, after that day, they finally let you in peace.
it's blurb night!
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bookofmirth · 2 years
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Azriel's chapter might have just been a bonus chapter, but it doesn't change the fact that Sarah decided to write the chapter the way she did. The first time we get into his head, we see how lonely and angry Azriel is. He has to bring other characters into his arguments to make a point when it should only be about him and Elain. His thoughts about Elain are impersonal and devoid of any depth. Elain literally could have been any girl. Sarah could have made Az think about Elain as a person (for example be in awe of her personality, her achievements) or talk about her interests with her or another random thing, helping us find out more about Azriel. Instead of doing this, she gave us those elements with Gwyn. We see Azriel realize how far Gwyn has come and not cuddle her, acknowledging her achievements in a way. Plus as insignificant their discussion about daggers and singing might be right now, these are small things that could be further developed or used in the future. Readers are therefore left with wanting more scenes with Gwyn and Az, because they have something to anticipate. What exactly do Elain and Azriel as a couple make readers excited about when you finish reading their scene? Do readers want more scenes with Azriel feeling the worst around her? Or him not wanting to taint her?
I just don't see Sarah going for Elri/l when she never showed us how perfect they are for one another. Where is this supposedly mutual understanding? How can people still claim Azriel knows and sees Elain after reading that bonus chapter? If Sarah would have wanted us to root for them, she would have written their interaction completely differently.
Yep! This was the first time that we ever got his POV, ever got to see him on his own, away from the IC, away from people have known him for centuries. It was important. And you can't tell me that Bloomsbury isn't completely aware that it's being shared online everywhere, copyrights and such be damned. They know. Sarah knows.
I don't think that Az and Gwyn's discussion was insignificant, though. I think that she disarmed him, surprised him, made him off balance a bit, and then made him share something about himself that he doesn't talk about. We've known him for 3.5 books and there was never any hint as to him enjoying singing. Everyone else is so hesitant around Az, it was a breath of fresh air for someone to be straightforward and ask him a personal question without guile or ulterior motive. She clearly doesn't see him as someone to fear, and he doesn't have to hide his darker moods from her. After all, that's how he was when they ran into one another.
I mean, the result of their brief, unexpected conversation was him thinking of her smile, him involuntarily smiling and being surprised by it and trying to hide it.
I still have yet to be convinced that he or Elain have ever had meaningful conversation or emotions towards one another, at least not in the "i love you forever let's be endgame" sense. You're right, that pov would have been the PERFECT time to do that. If I shipped it, I would have been SCREAMING at them finally being alone together. And then, uh..... I would have been disappointed and annoyed and sad lol because that was not romantic in the slightest. It would have been the biggest letdown because they didn't talk about anything meaningful at all (and by meaningful I don't even mean romantic, I mean anything personal, or deep, or insightful! Anything!) Elain like... breathed on him and said she had a present for him and said "thanks" for putting the necklace on her. And our taciturn fellow Az of course didn't say anything meaningful either.
And that wouldn't matter, I legit would not care about how much they have or have not spoken if it weren't for the fact that some people insist those two are in love. If they are in love, where is the dialogue? Where is the conversation? At what point do they tell one another things that they feel comfortable telling only each other? They've known each other a couple of years, they were alone together and still ended up exchanging maybe a third of the dialogue that he and Gwyn did, and none of it was personal, or deep, or anything. Sarah had this chance to finally show what was going on and... that's what she showed. Bummer for them!
Meanwhile, in the first conversation that Az has alone with Gwyn, she gets him to open up about something personal that even we, the readers, didn't know about. *chef's kiss*
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collecting-stories · 4 years
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F.W.B. - Rafe Cameron
Request: Can you do 93 and 118 from your prompt list with Rafe or JJ please, you can decide who. That's if your taking requests, if not then just ignore this.
A/N: Sorry I’m the worst and this took so long to post! Also I wrote it for Rafe...trying out something a little different with my writing.
Outer Banks Masterlist
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The first time you slept with Rafe it happened at a party. You weren’t drunk but you definitely weren’t sober either and he looked good, even if boys in polos weren’t your thing. Neither of you were in a place where you wanted a relationship, you weren’t ready to carve out space in your life for someone who might not be permanent and Rafe wasn’t feeling that itch to commit either. So it seemed reasonable, that a hazy sort of friends with benefits would form, a made-up contract between the two of you. 
The first and most obvious rule was that you weren’t exclusive. Rafe was happy to put it on the list that you buried in notes on your phone, exclusivity was not required. You guys were free to hook up with other people. 
“That’s fine with me, there was a guy at Topper’s party last week that was kinda hot,” you replied. Sprawled across his bed, head hanging over one side and feet dangling off the other, as you listened to him rattling off supposed ‘rules’. 
That rule was nice in theory but it was no secret that from the moment you and Rafe started sleeping together you stopped hooking up with anyone else. At first it was just subtle signals to each other at parties or texts when you were bored. 
-are you busy?-
-I’ll come to yours-
At first it was all you texted about. But somewhere along the way it changed. You didn’t play cat and mouse at parties or pretend you were thinking about going home with someone else. You started showing up together and hanging close to each other and so help anyone who tried to win either yours or Rafe’s attention. He’d send you texts in the morning and the conversation would last well into the night, various FaceTime calls peppered in throughout the day. 
“I read the directions, I know what I’m doing.”
“You say that but I’m telling you right now I’m not eating those...they look like lumps of coal.” Rafe laughed, leaning in close to the camera as if he’d be able to see the cookies you were in the process of baking. 
“They do not-“ you turned away from your phone as the door opened behind you, “Mom! Come here!” 
“What?”
“Tell Rafe these cookies don’t look like lumps of coal!” You said, a weak glare as you met his eyes through the screen. 
“Are these the cookies?” Your mom asked. Rafe didn’t miss the skeptical Look she gave as she inspected the double chocolate chip cookies you’d spent the last hour making.
“Told you!”
“You guys suck!” You whined, “I’m never baking again.” 
Rafe chalked all these little moments up to the actual ‘friends’ part of friends with benefits but you both knew differently. You were wading out into deep water, tempting feelings by getting closer to each other 
The second rule was yours and you broke it pretty regularly. Don’t bring your ‘friend with benefits’ around your family. It was a rule for obvious reasons. The moment the two of you started spending time with each other’s families was the moment you were in too deep. But that didn’t stop you from going to his house to brave Rose’s implemented Sunday Night Dinners or stop him from showing up at your grandmother’s 80th birthday with you, present in hand as if he was a member of the family already.  
You both knew that bringing the other around was playing with fire. Because suddenly you were helping Wheezie with her homework and shopping on the mainland with Sarah. It didn’t end at his house either, every time he came around your mom was asking him to stay for dinner, getting him to replace the water on the water cooler because she claimed she “couldn’t do it”.  
“My family thinks we’re dating.” You mentioned once, towards the end of your deal, though at the time you didn’t realize that this statement would turn out to be the catalyst that ended one thing and started another.  
“Why?”
You rolled your eyes and propped yourself up on your side so you could actually take a look at Rafe. Both of you were laying in his bed, naked, post sex, talking about whatever came to mind. It would be classified as cuddling if you really had to label it but neither of you wanted to because ‘no cuddling’ was rule number three. Rafe had been clear, after sex you both got dressed. You could hang out but the spending time together and the sex had to be separate events.
“Well let’s see there was last week when you showed up to my house even though I was out and ended up hanging out with my mom while she made dinner. Or the week before when Wheezie, Sarah, and I had a sleepover at my house. Or, you know, generally showing up at every holiday in the last year.” You pointed out. None of those things bothered you, honestly, you’d only mentioned it in hopes that his response would give you some sort of hint about where he stood with you.
Instead he seemed to be more interested in where the blanket had fallen away, his eyes straying from your face to your chest. When you noticed you his expression you took some advantage of it, shifting in bed so that you were straddling him. Rafe’s hands immediately going your hips, eyes closing as you rocked back against him just enough to elicit a moan. You’d been sleeping together, exclusively, for over a year, and in that time you had learned all his little quirks. He liked having some dominance over you in bed but you knew it was just a farce and you were always the one in control. A surprising trait, considering the type of person he seemed to be.  
“So?” You asked, peppering kisses along his jaw and neck. Soft, tan skin that smelled like the slightest hint of a coconut because he’d showered earlier at your place.  
“So?” He repeated the word and it sounded a little dazed, as if he was only half aware of the conversation. You were fairly certain you could get him to do anything you wanted just by posing a question to him when he was in this state.  
“No input on my family thinking we’re dating?”  
“Who cares.”
The fourth rule was one of convenience. It was also the most obvious of the rules: if one of you started to catch feelings the whole thing would be called off. That one was broken long before either of you realized it. Your ‘friends with benefits’ tryst with Rafe should’ve never begun in the first place if you were truly going to follow the most sacred rule of hooking up. It wasn’t supposed to be serious. Ever.  
And maybe you both could’ve continued living in the bubble of ‘just friends who fuck on occasion’ if it wasn’t for some touron at a party asking you on a date. Rafe had skipped the party for a week in the bahamas with his family and you had been bored out of your mind, entertained only by Topper and Kelce, who both ditched you when they found people they were interested in.  
Leaving you approachable and approached was what you got. By some touron. Cute enough, he asked you on a date. It wasn’t like he was expecting a relationship, he was heading home in three days, but a date wasn’t a relationship, it was just a date. To a nice resturant on the Eight and you agreed cause why not?
Rafe was why not and he was laying on your bed, watching you get dressed.  He’d come over for the same reason he always did. Sex, to hang out, to get away from Ward. Only to discover that while he was gone you had agreed to a date.  
“Don’t go.”
“I’m not shipping off to war Rafe, it’s one date.” You shrugged, walking out of your bathroom in a tight skirt/bralette co-ord. “What about this?” It was white and looked great on you and you never got the chance to wear it because you never went on dates.  
“Can we just stay home so I can fuck your brains out?”  
You rolled your eyes at him, laying horizontally across your bed on his back, head dangling off the side. He sounded and looked like a little kid who wasn’t getting their way and honestly, he was spoiled. Hell, he had gotten to have you for a year and a half with no one else ever winning your attention long enough for a date. Now all the sudden it was like someone was taking something of his, and Rafe was not the type who liked to share.  
“Does the outfit look good or not?” You asked, frustrated.  
“Yeah, you look gorgeous, now don’t go.”
“I haven’t been on a date in ages Rafe, I just wanna go to a nice restaurant and have dinner and look cute and walk around the beach-”
“So, we can do that.” Rafe said, sitting up. He’d come all the way over here last minute after you declined going to his for your date. His usually slicked back hair hung like fringe and he had to brush it out of his eyes when he sat up. You’d be lying if you said that just seeing him slightly unkempt wasn’t a turn on. Rafe, without all the rich boy necessities, was arguably your favorite.  
“You’re going to take me on a date?” You asked, reappearing in the door frame of the bathroom, “we don’t do dates Rafe, remember?”
“Screw that.”
“What?”
“Screw friends with benefits. You want to go on a date? I’ll take you on a date. Wherever you  wanna go. We can go to a fancy restaurant, take out Druthers, whatever.” He got off the bed, coming over to you.  
“Don’t make me promises you don’t wanna keep,” you said, backing up. When you hit the counter he only grinned, trapping you in. Rafe could’ve sent a text telling you not to go and you probably wouldn’t have, all this was just an added bonus in your mind. And maybe some answers, finally.  
“Oh trust me, I want to keep them.” He replied, reaching passed you and grabbing your phone off the counter.  
“What’re you doing?” You asked, watching as he unlocked your phone and opened up your messages, finding the texts about the date.
“This him?”  
“Yeah,” You nodded, “Rafe what’re you doing?”
He held the phone to his ear and when you started to question him again, he put his hand over your mouth. “I’m on the phone.” He waited a beat for your date to answer before telling him that you wouldn’t be showing up tonight, smiling as your eyes went wide. “Her boyfriend’s home and he gets a little territorial.”  
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hlizr50 · 3 years
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Bonus Chapter - Gwyn POV
So we had some technical difficulties, but here's the whole thing (copy/paste was not my friend).
Thanks for the fun @yazthebookish @daevastanner and @bookprofessor
Warm clouds of breath puffed out of Gwyn’s nose and mouth, drifting into the air – the only things obscuring the twinkling of frost-white stars.
She had been in the training ring for nearly three hours. Sleep hadn’t been an option, not even a consideration. The priestess had nearly worn her leathers under her robes to the service, knowing that the singing and celebration would open a crater so wide in her soul that she would take leave as soon as acceptable and retreat to the safety and solace of the frigid night air and sharpened steel. Gwyn scoffed, a hot bitter laugh that rose unbidden from her chest.
This night, the library was no sanctuary. It had been a stark reminder of her weakness, her failure.
Her guilt.
The only thing that had made her choose her usual camisole and leggings under her robes was the inevitable tongue-lashing she would have received from Merrill. Knowing the state she would be in, Gwyn wasn’t sure if she would burst into tears or jump to strangle the beautiful crone in a fit of rage and pain. Best not to test her luck.
She cupped her hands over her mouth and breathed into her palms before rubbing them together, willing the blood not to freeze in her fingertips before selecting a sword from the rack. She had spent extra time stretching to combat the cold air seeping into her muscles, kept in constant motion. Numbness threatened the ends of her fingers and the tip of her nose, but as a whole she was limber and warm. And so, weapon in hand, she turned to face her foe.
The ribbon.
She silently thanked the Mother for her competitiveness and hyperfixation on this goal, grateful for the distraction that it gave her from the glaring absence of her sister. The raw edges of that wound had begun healing in the two years and some months since the attack at Sangravah, but holidays always seemed to tear it wide open. This was the first time she’d had an outlet for her sorrow.
So she closed her eyes and breathed, centering herself in this moment, letting the grief fall away. All that remained was her, the sword, and the ribbon glowing silver in the moonlight.
“I am the rock against which the surf crashes,” she whispered, eyelids drifting open. “Nothing can break me.” Feeling herself balance, muscles thrumming with anticipation, she sliced the sword. And watched the ribbon wave, uncut, in the winter breeze. She groaned, but set her feet, took a breath, and swung again.
The ribbon simply glided over the blade, taunting her as it straightened. She felt a warm bubble of frustration begin to glow in her chest. Her lips tilted up in a grim smirk as she took her stance again, preparing to swipe the sword. But just as she lifted her arm the sound of boots softly hitting stone seemed to echo from the silent night behind her. The priestess spun to face…
Azriel?
Perhaps the warmth under her breastbone had not been frustration, after all.
“I’m sorry. I knew you all were going to the river house, so I didn’t think anyone would mind if I came up here, and –“
“It’s fine,” the shadowsinger answered coolly. “I came to retrieve something I forgot.” Gwyn regarded the shadows that were his constant companions. It almost seemed as if they were… looking at her? Was that even possible?
Perhaps the chill was seeping into her mind.
The priestess smiled and tucked her hair behind her ear. “I was trying to cut the ribbon.” She lifted her arm, sword in hand, to gesture to the offending strand of silk. Hopefully the ribbon would heed the threat of the blade pointed blatantly at its length and behave.
“Aren’t you cold?” He asked. Gwyn just shrugged, in spite of her frozen nose and fingertips.
“Once you get moving, you stop noticing it.”
Azriel nodded in silence, and for a moment his eyes caught hers. Something flickered there, like a match struck in a hurricane. Gwyn lowered her gaze. She could only imagine what the spymaster saw when he looked at her, the memories and images that might churn behind his hazel eyes. It had been he who had found her that night – nude, bloodied, trembling. Is that who he saw, even now?
Is that who he would always see?
“Happy Solstice,” she offered, an attempt to break the silence and to interrupt the path of her own rumination.
“Are you kicking me out?” Azriel snorted. Her eyes widened, gaze flashing back up to him.
“No! I mean, I don’t mind sharing the ring. I just… I know you like to be alone.” Mother above, Gwyneth. Could you sound any more like a rambling fool? She let herself grin at him, and her own panicked musings. “Is that why you came up here?”
“I forgot something,” he reminded her.
The priestess fixed him with a skeptical eye. “At two in the morning?” She felt her grin widen with amusement, corners of her eyes crinkling.
“I can’t sleep without my favorite dagger.”
Gwyn thanked the Mother for the ridiculousness of his words, lest she be completely unraveled by the crooked smile that he’d offered her. That smile, alone, was a gift. She knew that Azriel did not hand them out freely.
“A comfort for every growing child,” she remarked scathingly, and she swore he nearlyreleased a snicker. She wouldn’t be surprised if he did sleep with a dagger, or four. Actually, now that he mentioned it, she had absolutely no doubt that he did. Maybe he clutched one close to his chest, cuddling it like a teddy bear. “How was the party?”
One of his shadows broke away from him and twirled with the fog that her question had puffed into the air. Like a little dancing duet. She wondered what had prompted the shadow’s bravery.
“Fine.”
The shadowsinger definitely left some things to be desired as far as conversation went.
As if he realized that very thing, he tried again. “It was nice.” And that wasn’t much better. “Did you and the priestesses have a celebration?”
“Yes.” Though she couldn’t really call what she had done ‘celebrating’. “Though the service was the main highlight.”
“I see.”
Again. His gift for words was astounding. But Gwyn took it as a challenge, to see just how far she could draw him out from behind the indifferent mask of the spymaster. So she tilted her head at him.
“Do you sing?”
Azriel blinked at her in surprise and she felt a small twinge of satisfaction in her chest. “Why do you ask?”
“They call you shadowsinger. Is it because you sing?”
“I ama shadowsinger,” he corrected. “It’s not a title that someone just made up.”
Gwyn shrugged at him. Semantics, and beside the point. “Do you, though? Sing?”
“Yes,” he chuckled.
Oh, this was quite the development, and she had so many more questions! What was his favorite song? What kind of music did he prefer? The priestess wondered what his voice would sound like, if it would be just as velvety and smooth as it was when he spoke. She took a breath to ask if she could hear –
“Try cutting the ribbon again.” The abrupt redirection of the conversation was as clear a signal as there could be.
Another time, then.
“What – with you watching?” The shadowsinger nodded, and Gwyn felt her skin prickle with nervous anticipation. Which was silly. Azriel was present daily at training, and he had worked with her privately on multiple occasions. Maybe it was the holiday. Maybe it was the winter chill. Maybe it was her shattered heart, broken but healing, and the emptiness Catrin had left behind. Maybe it was the desperate hope that he saw more in her than the broken, bleeding girl he’d found in the temple two years ago. But that wholly undivided attention on her, in that moment, sparked something inside of her. So she took a breath, found her footing, and swung.
It was all she could do not to throw her head back and groan and the still-intact ribbon, gently swaying, taunting her under the stars.
“Again.”
Gwyn delivered another blow. She knew her technique was good – she was the definition of determined, a perfectionist. And yet…
“You’re turning the blade a fraction as it comes parallel to the ground.” Azriel pulled the Illyrian blade from the scabbard between his wings, shadows content to observe. The priestess also watched intently, determined to correct even the slightest error. She wanted to be the first to cut the ribbon. “Watch.”
He moved his arm slowly, mimicking her movements and rotating his wrist the same way that she had. The siphon on his hand seemed to glow in the moonlight, and she found her gaze sliding between his wrist and the pale scars that covered his fingers. It was far from the first time she had noticed them, but that didn’t keep her from wanting to know what had happened to cause them. But she had also noticed that he seemed to hide his hands as often as possible. Gwyn was not known for thinking before she spoke, but she knew that this particular conversation would come on Azriel’s terms. “You see how you open up right here?” He then shifted his wrist, correcting himself. “Keep your wrist like that. The blade is an extension of your arm.”
Gwyn mirrored the movement, slow and controlled, biting her bottom lip as she worked to correct her wrist position as her arm moved through the air. It took three times before she could do it without the error. “I blame Cassian for this,” she huffed. “He’s too busy making eyes at Nesta to notice such mistakes these days.”
Azriel laughed. “I’ll give you that.”
“Thank you.” She practically beamed at him, the dual achievement of correcting her swing and making the shadowsinger laugh lighting her veins with pride.
And then he dipped his head and shoulders, almost a bow. His goodbye.
“Happy Solstice,” he said before turning to head into the House. “Don’t stay out too much longer. You’ll freeze.”
Gwyn nodded before turning herself back to face the ribbon. She was eager to try to slice through it, after the impromptu lesson. But as she breathed in, a bone-deep weariness slumped her shoulders. Where earlier she had known that sleep would be an impossibility, now she felt calm. Almost at peace, the jagged wounds around her heart softened and comforted. The forced exhaustion and focus of training would have had something to do with that, of course. That had been her plan.
But she couldn’t help but wonder if the easy banter, the soft chuckles, and that crooked grin had been a balm to her soul, as well.
He hadn’t retrieved his ‘favorite dagger’. Hadn’t retrieved anything at all. But whatever it was that Azriel had intended to do in the training ring that night, their conversation and lesson had seemed enough for him to leave the ring calm and content – as far as she could discern. He had smiled. He had laughed.
She put the sword back in the rack, determined to remember what Azriel had taught her the next time she was in the ring. Looking up at the stars, she blew into her cupped hands and rubbed them together, encouraging warmth back into her frozen fingertips.
“Happy Solstice, Catrin,” she whispered, sending the cloud of her breath as a messenger into the heavens.
Her legs were heavy and barely able to carry her back to the dormitory, into her bed. She didn’t bother to remove the leathers, even though she knew she would regret it in the morning. All she could think about was sleep. And the sweet lullaby in her soul, a deep rich voice glowing blue and gold, swathing her in comfort and peace and hope.
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belit0 · 3 years
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1500k Commission [Uchiha Obito / Coffy Fem Reader] @obitobrigade
Cause I rarely see this anywhere... How about Kakashi admitting to Obito he's kinda jealous that Obito got with Coffy/reader instead of him. And Obito enjoying that fact while he cuddles on the couch with Coffy(she wearing obito shirt of course) fluffy and NSFW. *same girl from my first commission*
[Writer: My imagination flew with this scenario, I hope you like it, it's not exactly the same but it meets all the requirements !]
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"I think you're exaggerating a little..."
The grey-haired man said casually. He had come to Obito's house only a short while ago and they had been talking for a moment. Or rather...
"But I am not. Watch your mouth, idiot."
"All I said was that your girlfriend is indeed beautiful... what's the matter with declaring truths out loud?"
Kakashi's intentions were not as expected, and his mere presence there was for an entirely different reason. After trying to find you at home and failing, he figured it would be best to try his luck at your partner's, even if it meant crossing paths to the one who got the woman he wanted so badly.
"I swear on my life, Kakashi, if you don't shut up right now, I'm gonna..."
"Ma, ma, Obito. How grumpy you've been lately... I wonder what she saw in you such as to stay here..."
"Are you fucking with me? Do you really want us to beat each other to death in the middle of my house?”
The patience of the Uchiha was getting closer and closer to its respective limit. He was aware of the situation, you had let him know to avoid him feeling insecure, and you had asked him not to confront his friend. Sensing a deep betrayal, Obito felt his family's genes flourish when Kakashi showed up at his door, looking for you, and decided to try to torture him to get the bitter drink out of his mouth.
"Why would that happen? We're just having a conversation. Like friends do. I'd like to talk to [Y/N], is she-"
"Too bad for you, she's mine and she’s not here."
"Since when is she a thing? You bought her and didn't tell me? What did she possibly perceive about you..."
"I treat her best, you stupid bastard, and she loves me as much as I love her."
"I don't think you love her as much as I do.”
That ended his patience. It was one thing to covet his girl, which he could not tolerate, but which he could not do anything about. You are beautiful, a woman with no equal, it is obvious that looks and desire are attracted to you. But something totally different is to come and claim love, even worse, to love you more than Obito, an impossible task.
"What did you say?"
"Uh? What?"
"Repeat it if you've got the balls."
"What? That I don't think you're worthy of her? That I don't think you can handle her? That I think it must be torture for such a woman to wake up next to... you."
"What the fuck is wrong with you? I thought you were my fucking friend."
"I thought so too until you decided to steal [Y/N] from me and play dirty. You have no shame."
"I believed it was me who treated her like a thing. Listen to you, you fucker. She decided. And she chose me. Deal with it yourself."
"She was fucking mine."
"She's fucking mine."
Both men faced each other, dangerously close and holding on to their clothes, threatening themselves with body and words.
Yes, perhaps at first your attention had been on the grey-haired one, but by now you were sure it was because you did not know Obito at that moment.
Once he appeared in your life, it was impossible to look at anyone else, things happened on their own and everything went as it should. Not being in any commitment with Kakashi, you put him in the back of your mind, enjoying the wonderful man you now had by your side.
More violent words continued to fill the room when everything suddenly fell silent before the noise of the main door. There, entering as if nothing had happened, with your bag and your phone in hand, looking at the screen and distractedly singing one of your favorite songs, was you.
Both of them let go of each other in front of you, wanting to pretend everything was fine and nothing was going on. Obito had promised to keep things calm and let you deal with the problem, and he really wanted to meet your expectations.
Dropping onto the couch with a murderous expression towards the other man present, he looked ahead and completely ignored the situation.
Kakashi, on the other hand, smiled seductively, quickly approaching to greet you.
"I tried to find you at your place earlier because I wanted to talk to you about..."
With just a glance at your man, you understood that he was making his best effort not to beat the other one up just then. No doubt was the right one. Determined, and with a politically correct grin, you knew what you had to do.
"There's nothing to talk about, Kakashi. I thought I had made it clear multiple times at this point.”
Faced with your statement, the Uchiha looked at you pouting. It seemed that he could start crying at any second. His insecurities were something that you worked together daily, and he had made enormous progress, but he still had a few problems.
"I insist that-"
"And I insist that you must leave, now. My boyfriend and I have things to do. May I show you the way out?"
The grey-haired man didn't need to hear anything else, and left the house with a loud slamming door, while you left your things in the entrance and sat next to your man on the sofa.
As soon as you touched the cushions, he hugged you, putting his head in your lap and his arms around your waist.
"I'm sorry... I know what you said but I kept going crazy trying to do nothing... I thought I could help..."
"Love, love... it's okay... it was unfair from me to demand you not to act, it must have been difficult"
You caressed his hair, while he hid his face in your body to cover his regret. Your fingers ran over his scalp, while your nails scratched and sent warm sensations to his whole form. In your grip and drift, he was completely happy.
"Do you feel a little better now? More relaxed?
"As long as you give me your affection, I'll be fine."
"Actually, let me show you how devoted I am to you."
Rising and running his head carefully, kneeling in front of him, you looked at his sad little face, and decided to make him feel better with his preferred activity.
You stretched out to kiss him, joining the lips of both of you in a slow and compassionate smooch, caressing his cheeks and taking your time to savor him in your mouth. The Uchiha leaned back on the sofa, letting his arms fall to the side of his body, too depressed to even try and reciprocate.
Dealing with his inner doubts was always difficult for him, and when it came to you, they were even more intense. To be enough, to be at your level, to give you everything you deserve. He wanted to fulfill every one of those things. When he failed, he felt completely useless, wanting to hide in bed and not go out for days. But you had discovered the best way to work on his self-esteem was to let him know how utterly perfect he was.
You dragged your hands across the extension of his neck, across his chest, and onto his waist. There, you unbuttoned his trousers, still keeping his lips on yours at a slow pace, revealing a flabby limb.
Breaking the kiss, you knelt again and took his cock in your hands. Bending your head over his lap, you inserted it into your mouth, gradually for him to feel every wet corner of your cavity. Your tongue traveled and wrapped around his length, while you started with up and down movements.
His face contorted at your action, and a soft moan was born from within. The moment was not tinted with passion or hunger, as usual, rather it was an intimate, sweet situation, where love for each other became the professed act of the body and not words.
Hands caressing your hair, while your eyes were fixed on his worked figure, increasingly warming to your supplies.
His erection hardened to the maximum quickly, while your mouth continued to work on him. Grasping his waist, you ran over the head of his limb before sliding your tongue down, finding his sack and sucking.
"I... love you... too... much... I'm sorry...."
Releasing your cavity, you occupied one of your hands along his shaft as you stretched towards his neck, sitting on him but not imposing any weight on his limb. The fact that you were both fully clothed added a special bonus to the occasion, and by kissing his skin, you spoke.
"There is nothing to apologize for... let it go... feel me on you and remember that I am yours..."
It didn't take much more work for his seed to explode, staining both your garments while his body relaxed under you.
"I would really be lost without you."
"But that's what I'm here for."
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violet-t-9 · 3 years
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Check in on my (not very realistic) wish list for episode 134
 1. They find out (through Jester’s sending or the sending stone) at some point that Dagen is indeed, fine (also find out what happened to the rest of the rangers). I’m convinced Dagen’s self preservation instinct >> willingness to obey orders. (Unless Fjord and Essek just don’t even tell them)
Wow this is exactly what happened lol. Essek found out through the sending stone that Dagen is fine but they lost some rangers, and Fjord didn’t exactly tell them he told the rangers to engage.
2. The M9 find a creative way to get past the collapsed tunnels or clear the rubbles and continue chasing Lucien and Cree.
Not that creative, but they did clear the rubbles! Jester was quite smart in clearing the top rubbles first. I liked how Essek pulled rocks free with gravity too, so I will count it anyways.
3. The M9 find out where Lucien and Cree went, cut them off or catch up to them before they reach whatever entrance to the city. (Alternatively, they realize that they will have to go to the astral sea because they are too late.)
They left a trail of blood! Loved Jester’s detective face. They went the right way near the wall! Jester also successfully used Scry so they are close to TT. Cree also has to rest, great! They may be able to catch up in the next episode. 
4. Let the M9 sleep petition! Can we get a full rest pretty please? (Bonus: dome shenanigans where couples cuddle)
Hahahaha they got the dome cuddle pile appearance in and out of combat, that is so cool. The full rest is finally happening, although not very restful for some.
5. Caleb and Beau don’t get any extra eyes/weird dreams with this long rest.
Well... that was a weird, weird dream. At least technically they still haven’t gotten any extra eyes? We will find out in the next episode!
6. They discover some more Aeorian lore and things to do with the Eyes of Nine or the city that can potentially help them in future combat.
Caleb’s comprehend languages revealed hundreds of names lining the structure, wow. “Mausoleum of the forgotten” indeed, that explains all the undead vibes. Brashaar “filled their minds with thoughts” huh... Aeormaton Charlie can potentially help them in future combat! Hopefully... (honestly I’m with the wizards on this one, don’t trust it). 
7. Beau and Yasha have at least one of the following: physical touch, shameless flirtation, battle interactions.
“If only I had Yasha here” lol Beau is fun. They went first together into the tunnel and shimmied forward. They also got a kiss in the room with weird electrical energy, very nice.
8. Jester and Fjord have at least one of the following: deep conversation, praising each other, sweet domestic moment.
Fjord healed Jester and she thanked him, pretty domestic. Jester also keeps giving Fjord blessing of the trickster, cute. Jester’s handaxe throw got a sweet HDYWTDT to save Fjord. Jester says that Bjald looks good and that’s a nice compliment.
9. More one-on-one conversations between people on watch because we only got one last time (they probably all need a long rest though, except Essek, so this is a bit unlikely).
Well, if any conversations will happen they will be in the next episode. First watch is Fjord and Yasha so I’m hoping that they’d have a talk! Their interaction will be fun to see.
10. More of Essek’s fancy dunamantic spells (flavour, yum yum)/magical items.
Loving the fractal geometric shapes that comes with an... advanced detect magic? Something else? Love his unique flair for every spell he uses. Gravity sinkhole Essek style was awesome. 
11. Caleb’s polymorph into anything really, or using polymorph on any party member. (Bonus: polymorphed Caleb’s interaction with any party member)
Nope, no polymorph today, but Caleb made a lot of very smart decisions in and out of combat today, like “tongues” on Caduceus for talking with the dead Aeorian, and the globe of invulnerability. 
12. Essek tells M9 more about himself/they learn more about Essek.
We learned that Essek does not trust Aeorian robots lol (me neither, Essek).
13. Cad attempting to speak with the dead on the 3 dead TT members (Bonus: Veth continues dissing Otis even after they are dead) and getting some useful information out of them.
They found out that they don’t need to go into the weird structure with undead and necromancy! Those rolls, man Cad rocks! They found out where the TT are going and that it takes about a day. Awesome! Also, Veth’s “I only focused on Otis and don’t know anything the others do”was hilarious, although it was more of a diss to Lucien and Cree if anything else.
14. Jester, Cad or Veth getting to check in on their family members maybe (if Jester has any spell slots left and they are taking a long rest anyways).
Nope, but the scry was a very, very great idea and totally more important in these circumstances! 
15. No need to fight more weird dungeon monsters ahead because Lucien and Cree have to, so M9 can just casually track and investigate.
Wow, they disposed of two large beasts already? That was... fast. The M9 did have to fight at the end of the episode (the Aeorian Absorbers and such), but at least the TT took out two of those for them. 
16. Essek gets the full tower tour and we get to see his room eventually (probably not any time soon though, since they are in a hurry and all).
Nope, to be expected. It is a very high level spell. 
17. Everyone remains relatively happy and alive by the end of the episode except Lucien and Cree (they can perish), and the episode ends on a terrifying cliffhanger (to be expected at this point).
Of course, of course, the dream sequence was still terrifying as always. 
Score: 11/17 on the wish list fulfilled
Other random things that I really loved this episode:
- Fjord’s wild magic effect = Bjald (honestly, that is a pretty benign effect)
- Squishy wizards being squishy wizards (“Caleb are you alright?” “NO.” “Me neither.”)
- WAIT Caleb is seeing things as Jester scryed? Was the whisper something Artagan-related? I feel like Artagan was the only constant in both instances.
Wow I cannot wait for what happens next! Loving all the lore, the intrigue, the action, the mysteries! This is a fascinating story and I’m looking forward to the next episode as always.
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kat-tamin · 3 years
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Kat Tamin NSFW Alphabet
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Warnings: Language, Smut 
A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)
She’s good with a bit of cuddling afterwards, but only for a bit. After a while, her brain just goes, “Okay, what’s next?”. She’ll talk about what just happened, what you liked or didn’t like, if you enjoyed yourself. She’ll offer you a drink or a snack or a shower if you’re at her apartment. She doesn’t mind if you stay the night, even when you’re just a one night stand. She’ll make you breakfast in the morning then send you home. If she’s at yours, and she’s not staying the night, she’ll give you like twenty minutes of cuddling before calling an Uber to go home. 
B = Body part (their favourite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)
Man or woman, Kat loves an ass. She loves when you wear tight pants or underwear that showcases what you’re working with. She loves grabbing it, biting it, slapping it. She loves holding onto it when you’re fucking her, leaving fingerprints and nail marks on you.
You love her neck. She has a sensitive spot right under her ear that if you suck on, she’s instantly wet beyond belief. You love to mark it as your own, with lipstick, with your teeth. You love seeing them the next morning, a reminder of your love.
C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)
Kat loves cum, especially in her mouth; that special nectar that is you. She loves to go down on you, and when you cum, she makes sure a drop isn’t spilled. She’ll swallow everything you have, then kiss you, make you taste yourself on her tongue. 
D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)
She feels like a bad feminist, but sometimes she just wants to be absolutely railed by a guy. She wants that total lack of control. She wants to be used as a fuck toy, with no concern about her pleasure. She wants to be fucked over and over until she can barely keep her eyes open, covered in cum.
E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)
She definitely knows what she’s doing. She may not have a lot of experience with long term relationships, but she’s had quite a few casual relationships. She’s more experienced with women, but she’s had a few male friends-with-benefits situations.
F = Favourite position (this goes without saying)
She loves 69ing, because it brings out her competitive side. She loves it when she’s going down on you, and you have to keep stopping what you’re doing to moan or gasp. She’s determined to make you cum first, and you usually do, with a big groan into her pussy, which usually sends her over the edge.
G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)
She’s more serious in the beginning, not wanting to make a wrong move or say something stupid. Once you’re comfortable, that’s when she gets more silly. She’ll laugh at the noises or the little oops that happen naturally during sex. 
I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)
Kat can be very romantic if that’s what you want. She can go slow, making sure to touch every inch of you, take her time to worship you. She’ll say how beautiful you are, how much she loves you; kiss you soft and sweet while you’re fucking.
J = Jack off (masturbation head canon)
After a long, stressful day, she just wants to relax, turn her brain off. Sure, you making her cum would be nice, but sometimes she just wants to use her vibrator and go to sleep, without having to worry about anyone else.
K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)
She has a pegging kink. It’s not something she’s explored much, she hasn’t found a guy willing to do it, but she thinks about it a lot. Sometimes, a guy will give her the go ahead to use a finger or two, and she gets so excited. Something about the taboo of it, the total submission of a guy under her, makes her so fucking wet.
L = Location (favourite places to do the do)
Her favourite place is at home, in her own bed. She doesn’t have to worry about roommates, or what your bathroom is like. She likes the familiar surroundings so she can focus totally on you, not whether you’ll be mad when she leaves.
M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)
If you’ve just met, a good back and forth conversation gets her interested in you. She’s attracted to people with good vibes and a good sense of humour. If all those things are combined, she’ll go home with you.
She loves a strip tease from you, the slow reveal of skin, bonus points if you’re not wearing any underwear. The confident smile of you waiting for her to come home from work, already wearing sexy lingerie is an instant turn on. She loves someone who knows what they want, especially sex. 
N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)
Since working at SVU, non-con or dub-con is an absolute no. Even if you ask her to take you against your will in a kink scene, she won’t. If a “no” slips out of your mouth, even if you’re just playing, it’s an instant stop. If either of you has had a few drinks, or smoked a bit of weed, she’s reluctant to fuck you. She’d rather just make out for a while, just in case you’re not as in control as you think.
O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)
Her head game is immaculate. Guys, girls, it doesn’t matter, her tongue knows exactly what to do and where to go. It may be sloppy sometimes, but it feels so fucking good. As mentioned, she loves drinking cum, draining you dry. After a few rounds, it’s her turn: usually with her riding your face, hands in your hair.
P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)
She doesn’t have a preference, likes to decide in the moment. She seems to know exactly what you need/want, and on the rare occasion she gets it wrong, she’s quick to adjust.
Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)
She’s game for quickies, even if you don’t get to do it often, but she’d rather take her time with you, so you can each cum a few times. Sometimes when you’re out in public, she’ll give you a Look, and you know you have to find a private bathroom stall, and quick. She’ll use one hand to pleasure you, the other pressed to your mouth to stifle your groans, a whisper in your ear to be quiet.
R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)
She’s still young, so she may not know what she likes, so she’s all for experimentation in kinks. She wants to explore what makes you feel good, too.
If she’s sleeping with a guy, risk is a no-go. She has an IUD but still makes you wear  a condom. She always asks if you’re clean before fucking you the first time. She has no time for STDs or God forbid, a pregnancy.
S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)
If she’s with a woman, she can go for hours, especially if she doesn’t have to work the next day. Most of that time is spent on you, making you cum over and over until you have to push her away because you can’t take anymore. If you’re too exhausted by then, she’ll use your body to get off: your thigh makes an excellent substitute.
T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)
She has a vibrator and a couple straps. The vibrator is more for herself than you, but if you have your own, she’ll use it. Her straps are high-quality, in a variety of sizes, and she loves to use them. She loves fucking you with them, making you deep-throat her cock. As mentioned, she wants to peg, so she has a few plugs just in case the situation arrives. 
She’s cool with you using straps on her, too. She loves riding a cock, and you love the look on her face when it hits her just right, her eyes rolling back in pleasure.
U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)
She’s a Service Top, first and foremost. Your pleasure is her pleasure, so she doesn’t like to tease. She’d rather make you cum over and over until you’re so sensitive, you can’t be touched.
V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)
She’s more on the quiet side, she’d rather it be you making the noise. She’ll praise you, tell you how pretty you look with her fingers in you, how good you taste. She lets out quiet gasps and curses while you fuck her. If you’re fucking her hard enough, she’ll start speaking in Arabic. You have no idea what she says but it just spurns you on even further. When she cums, it’s usually with a quiet groan of your name.
W = Wild card (a random head canon for the character)
She has a bit of an exhibition kink, even though she knows she’s the last person who should be doing it. Locked bathroom stalls, private offices, the gym locker room, the darkness of a cab’s backseat, are all fair game. Her favourite thing to do is to get a hotel room with a big window or balcony and fuck you, hoping passerby's can see and hear you when you cum.
X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)
We know she’s got a boxer's body, all plains and hard edges. Her whole body is pure toned muscles, with a glorious set of abs you love to lick. She likes to keep herself tidy and trimmed, but not bare. Waxing is very low on her priority list, and if you can’t deal with a bit of hair, she knows you’re not the one.
Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)
Probably a couple times a week, depending on if you both have the time, and if you’ve had a long day or not. Weekends and days off are when you make up for what you missed during the week, with a couple rounds in the morning and at night. If Kat wants to do it, but you don’t, she’s happy to take care of it herself, and you do her the same courtesy.
Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)
You always fall asleep first, no matter how much or how little sex you’ve had. You usually fall asleep in her arms, but once you’re out, she moves so she can sleep comfortably, with a bit of space between you.
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utterlyinevitable · 3 years
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NSFW alphabet for ethan x mc??
>  nsfw alphabet otp asks <
Pretty sure I’ve already done the entire list for Ethan x Becca? ANYWHO, here we go again!
Aftercare: What they’re like after sex They like to relish in their closeness for a few minutes afterwards no matter who’s on top. They’ll generally break apart when Ethan starts to fall out or Becca’s too sweaty. If they had a very rigorous session and made lots of mess Ethan will be the one to get up and clean - padding to the bathroom for a damp towel to wipe himself and Becca down. Becca will usually be laying in whatever spot he left her in, absolutely useless with tingly legs. Every time Ethan always chuckles at the sight of her silly lopsided grin and hooded eyes of satisfaction. Ethan goes for rounds so the first time once they’re cleaned up, they’ll cuddle and chat. Sometimes he’ll make Becca some tea and force her to drink lots of water so that she’ll pee soon. She needs at least 30 minutes of recovery, Ethan usually an hour. Ethan can fall asleep after sex and a shower rather quickly as long as she’s in his arms. Orgasm’s have the opposite effect on her. She’s the energizer bunny once she’s recovered and Ethan knows he needs to find a way to tire her out for good or plan sex earlier in the day. He never does, though. 
Body part: Their favorite body part of theirs and of their partner’s Becca really loves her natural waist. She has a true hourglass figure and she looks CINCHED. Lingerie looks so good on her because of it. Ethan really loves her boobs but his absolute favorite part of her is the little uneven dimples of her brightest smile. Her favorite part of Ethan besides his hypnotic eyes are his hands and shoulders. She could happily sit on those shoulders all damn day. Whereas he doesn’t have a favorite part of his body. It’s a body. It functions. But if he had to choose it may as well be his toned calves.    
Cum: Use your imagination for this one aha (what are they like when they finish, how do they feel about their partner’s cum/face, etc) Becca’s eyes are shut tight from the second she notices she’s inching closer and closer. She’s very mental about the whole thing - like, she’s one of those people who can get off on just words, and the environment needs to be just right in order for her to really hone and enjoy her orgasm. But when Ethan is close she tries so hard to keep her eyes open and watch him. Sometimes she screams, sometimes she moans, other times it’s a little “ooh”. Rarely does she actually says his name as she climaxes. Ethan’s face changes each time with the varying degree. The one constant is the way his nose scrunches and jaw slacks into the sexiest “0″ face. His deep, ragged breaths so erotic. 6 out of 10 times she cums right after watching him. Combine that with the feeling of him filling her up (because we all know these two don’t know what a condom is) and she is done for. If she’s gonna swallow it’s because she’s feeling generous or guilty. When she and Ethan first started fucking around she was more inclined to let him cum in her mouth. But once they hit the domesticated days he’s lucky if he gets to do it once a year. She’s very very picky about blow jobs - he’s gotta be clean and freshly showered and she’s gotta be just a little bit inebriated. Funky salty taste? No thank you. Becca likes great oral hygiene. Sometimes when she’s feeling extra frisky she’ll lick her taste off of him. Ethan loves the taste of her. His favorite thing to do on his birthday is eat her out for longer than necessary. There’s a sweetness there that he’s never tasted on anyone else - he just can’t get enough. (boy doesn’t realize it’s love 🙄) 
Dirty Secret: Do they have any secrets that would come to light during sex (not kinks) Not really. They’re both too into the moment and one another to have any important or revelatory conversations.  Becca does fart in front of him for the first time during sex though. 
Experience: How experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing? Before Ethan, Becca has had eight sexual partners including Bryce and Rafael. She was very adventurous in undergrad but once she hit med school and realized it’s time to be an Adult™ she reigned in the escapades and tried to settle down. She almost married a boy from med school but... that didn’t work out for reasons outlined here. She has toys and played around with them for a while, so she knows exactly how to get herself off. As for her partner, she knows what to do in the general anatomy sense of tricks that’ll finish him quickly like clench, suck and swallow, little finger - those kinds of universal things that come in handy when she was fooling around back in the day. But she prefers to take queues for her partner of what he specifically likes. Ethan has ten years more experience than Becca and a total of 11 sexual partners. He’s a giver and has gotten very good at perfecting his tongue technique. He knows he’s relatively easy when it comes to finishing so it’s always about his partner. 
Favorite Position (Bonus horny points for including a visual) Becca loves The Trifecta; Ethan’s on top sucking her tit, one hand between their bodies and rubbing her clit, and his tip at her entrance. She gets wet instantly. And there’s a bit of teasing to it that gives him all the power of her haze of the moment. Her favorite position is Cowgirl. His is Temptation (on her back on a table, her legs thrown over his shoulders, him leaning in so they can kiss for maximum penetration). 
Goofy: Are they more serious in the moment, or are they humorous, etc They take turns depending on who’s initiating and where they are lol Becca likes to tease Ethan and throw little remarks his way. She’s also the one to suggest games and toys with a very sly smirk and wiggling eyebrows he’s powerless against. Ethan is mostly more sultry and praising in the moment. He jokes back with her, matching her banter like always. 
Hair: How well groomed are they, does the carpet match the drapes, etc. Ethan is very well scaped. His genetics are also so superior that he doesn’t have a ton of ass hair. He’s getting old and starting to go gray, and that’s driving Becca wild.  She has a little tuft in her dark brown, natural hair color. Sometimes she grooms and gets a bikini wax, most of the time she doesn’t. IF she has a high sex drive one week and really wants to get freaky she’ll shave herself with Nair/Veet. 
Intimacy: How are they during the moment, romantic aspect… Becca lives in the moment and glamourizes it. She needs mental stimulation to help get her off whether it be dimmed lights and closed eyes or Ethan talking dirty. When she’s really trying to catch an orgasm that seems like it’ll never come her way she tends to be a bit removed from the moment than Ethan would like. She loves the romance and foreplay portion. Neck kisses and dry humping are her jammm. Ethan is very much present and very tuned into her needs. It is all and always about her. Sometimes he’s much to selfless in the bedroom for her liking. Like, when she knows she’s not gonna cum that session he doesn’t really accept that and keeps drawling it out. And then she’s gotta pull out a secret weapon to finish him off and not hurt his feelings. These two never lack intimacy. Their favorite positions are the ones where they’re facing and can look and leave lingering kisses on the other’s face. Very disgustingly cute. Doesn’t mean they’ll stop fucking against the window though. 
Jack Off: Masturbation headcanons perhaps Okay so Becca usually watches whatever free porn she can get her hands on in the moment. It’s always a spur of the moment thing and she can’t get off without some sort of mental aid and one of her vibrators. Now that they’re seeing one another and fucking more consistently, Ethan doesn’t see the need to masturbate. Nothing could ever compare to the real thing, so why bother. Though when he did it was usually in the shower and thinking of her and he hated himself for it. Phone and Skype sex has always been a favorite of Becca’s. It’s also the only time Ethan actually approves of her vibrator. 
Kink: Does the character have a kink or a few? Becca is curious. She’ll try anything once. Katoptronophilia usually does the trick when it’s just her and her vibrator. She loves when Ethan talks dirty, especially about cumming in her. Ethan’s a boob man. And we know he’s an exhibitionist. He likes his balls fondled and maybe a finger up the butt if he’s drunk enough 😉 As a couple they like to play around with dom/sub and roleplay. Other times they dabble in sensory play. 
Location: Favorite places to get down and dirty Becca really likes the couch - any couch - for some reason. She likes being pinned down on the soft cushions completely unable to move with Ethan on top of her - she also likes being able to use the back to give her legs more leverage, and ofc when Ethan bends her over the arm. She’s always wanted to try changing room sex and when she broaches the topic with Ethan he always says something along the lines of “nowhere respectable in boston”. Ethan prefers the shower or anywhere with large windows - the living room, his penthouse, his office, his car. As much as she tries to coax him into fucking in the on-call room or to finally give her one of his much anticipated supply closet ‘kisses’, Ethan always retorts with how much better his office is. She knows the benefits of the office but sometimes she wants to get freaky elsewhere. He’s supposed to be up for whatever wherever whenever. They’ve humped in the park a couple times, but Ethan always squashes it before things can get too far and result in a public indecency violation. 
Motivation: What turns them on, gets them going etc Bickering turns them both on immensely. Both Ethan and Becca are wildly attracted to the other’s mind so any sort of stimulating conversation or argument would get them both hot and bothered. Bonus points for an angry quickie. Becca biting her lips drives Ethan insane. Combine that with a very ginger caress of his inner thigh under the table or even her fingers playing with his tie and he is raring to go. She really loves when Ethan whispers in her ear and kisses her pulse point and nibbles on her earlobe. He’s done this, then went right to rub her clit, spoke a couple words and she lost control and fell apart in minutes as he held her flush against his chest. 
NO: Something they wouldn’t do, turn offs Becca will not do anal. No no nope nothing will be going up her butt. One time Ethan was very very insistent and got a rude awakening when she boshed the whole evening and made him sleep on the floor of her bedroom. Her biggest turn off is smell. There’s a difference between sultry musk and man stank. Lucky for her Ethan’s very good at cleaning himself.   Ethan’s a lil freak and willing to do anything that involved sex with Becca. He’d probably draw the line at humiliation and degradation though. 
Oral: Preferences in giving or receiving, skill, etc Becca definitely loves to receive. Laying there and doing nothing but running her fingers through his hair is her bread and butter, sometimes even the dessert too. As for skill level she’s average. She’s very picky about circumstances and therefore lacks lots of practice. Though she does a very wonderful thing of rolling her wrist while she’s sucking him and swirling her tongue around his tip that throws him over the edge. She keeps that little skill in her pocket and only breaks it out absolutely necessary. Ethan’s a giver. Always has been. That’s it. That’s the explanation 😂 
Pace: Are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual? etc. Depends on the time of day and the moment. Generally, Becca likes it deep and a little rough - she also likes being on top so she can control the pace which is usually a lasting fast. As a whole, Ethan is slow and sensual. He wants to build her pleasure and make it last all night for he maximum affect. Though he religiously takes commands from her about pace.
Quickie: Their opinions on quickies rather than proper sex, how often, etc. Becca knows she takes forever to cum. She knows she needs a lot of stimulation on all fronts. So a quickie for her is to scratch an itch instead of actually finishing. Unless Ethan’s been teasing her all day to rile her up and she can’t take it any more and has to have him now. She prefers quickies in the morning when she’s still groggy, it’s an invigorating way to wake up that also puts his morning wood use before they need to shower - lots of birds, one stone. Ethan’s on the same wavelength. He’s not opposed to a quickie. Though he says he’s not a man of endless patience, he is for her. He’ll gladly spend hours making her feel good. Since they’re both doctors with demanding schedules and not a lot of free time for one another outside of work, nor enough time to properly sex and sleep, they try and have sex once a week - any kind of sex. Realistically though, it’s usually a quickie (no more than 15 minutes) and it’s twice a month. On their one ‘weekend’ off together per month they treat themselves to long, languid, experimental sessions. 
Risk: Are they game to experiment, do they take risks, etc. These two will do anything. Except for Anal. Becca will not do anal. 
Stamina: How many rounds can they go for, how long do they last… We know Ethan goes for rounds. Generally at least two per sexscapade, and he lasts around 45 minutes each round. He needs just under an hour to recover fully.  She’s always wet for him and raring to go. Their longest single sex session was 66 minutes long and loaded with foreplay and fun in almost every room of the apartment. There are some times when she’s just too over sensitive to go for another go, and he’s more than happy to clean and cuddle. 
Toy: Do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves? Becca owns a rabbit, a wevibe (one of the pocket ones with a remote for maximum fun), love egg, a bullet, and a cock ring. She’s not afraid of exploring her sexuality. I have a whole HC where Ethan is offended by how quickly she’s able to get off with her toys and knows he could never compare. It makes him feel like he’s not enough but then she gives him a lecture about different types of releases. Eventually Ethan comes around to using her toys. The cock ring and wevibe are his favorites. He doesn’t like wielding the rabbit though. There’s something about fucking her with a light up pink vibrator that doesn’t sit well with him. He’d much prefer to use his fingers and tongue.  
Unfair: How much they like to tease? Depends on the evening and the moment. For Becca, teasing is a part of the long foreplay game. It gets her going. But as for personality, she’s teases Ethan 24/7 about everything, not just sexually. So there’s always some sort of teasing involved. Unless it’s morning or shower sex and they ain’t got no time for games.  
Volume: How loud they are, what sounds they make, etc Becca is loud. She likes to be very vocal about how she’s feeling whether it be whimpers, gasps, grunts or mumbles against whatever he’s put in her mouth to keep her from giving them away. Him trying to silence her only turns her on more.  Ethan is a grunter. And a dirty talker when coaxed. He’s also perfected his voice - low, gruff baritone that oozes sex. He’s stupidly athletic so he doesn’t run out of breath easily which is an advantage. His mouth is usually busy kissing, sucking, biting, licking to really make any other noise than grunts or moans. He is partial to a gasp and groan when she is driving the affair and he’s utterly powerless against her 😏
Wild Card: How wild are they in the moment? Borderline feral sometimes. Hands grabbing, tongues darting, legs wrapping and teeth biting whatever they can.  Other times, they’re slow and sensual. Like sleepy morning sex, Becca’s favorite is slow and lazy and some interesting positions where neither of them don’t even need to roll to get that deep spot. 
X-Ray: Describe what’s going on in their pants through pictures or words Ethan’s HUNG. He’s average for someone 6′6 but is wider than most when standing to attention, so much so that Becca needs a couple moments to adjust to his size every time. He’s also very good about scaping - he trims and keeps the pubes tidy so if she wants to go down on him it’s not a horror show. Also, Ethan was born in the New England area so odds are he’s circumcised.  Becca waxes. She usually keeps a bit of a bush because she’s generally too lazy to keep it perfectly tidy. When they first start seeing one another she’s very anal about keeping a tight ship. But then the toxin shit happens and neither of them give a fuck - they’re just happy to be together. 
Yearning:  How high is their sex drive? As stated above, they’re busy doctors. They have high sex drives and are wildly attracted to one another, but sometimes they’re so exhausted. Becca’s usually some variation of wet which makes the whole quickie thing a lot easier, but this girl prefers to be pampered and lose herself entirely in Ethan. For an old man, Ethan’s got stamina. If it was biologically possible he would always be inside Becca right where he belongs. Sometimes round two is just him going down on her. She’s the same. Generally always ready to get down unless he had her Screaming and now she’s over sensitive and her legs don’t work. Then she’s gotta tap out. In the beginning stages of their relationship they usually have sex at least twice a week - which averages out to ~5 orgasms for her and ~3 for him. Over a year into it they’re deep into domestication and okay with ~5 her and ~3 him per month. 
ZZZ: How quickly they fall asleep afterwards Ethan is always on clean up duty. It’s very rare that he’ll be too tired to roll out of bed after a session. Normally, if they had late-night sex, he’ll fall asleep 15-20 minutes later. Orgasms invigorate Becca. They can’t have sex too late in the evening otherwise she’ll never sleep. Generally it would take her an hour to calm herself down enough to enjoy a peaceful slumber. It helps that curling up into the nook of Ethan’s neck is the most comfortable place in the universe. 
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cheri-translates · 3 years
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We've rallied behind Minor, Office Landsman, Goldman.... Can we have some of your thoughts on how Eli would romance MC (bonus if you have another great photo to go along with it)? Hahahaha, I feel bad for him and Minor for always seeing MC and Gavin being lovey dovey and I know our precious matchmakers (that are always--mostly--trying to help Gavin) don't necessarily need partners but seeing Gavin so happy, they probably want to experience that glowing happiness too!
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It starts with intrigue.
Gavin brought a girl to meet the folks in STF???
Eli instantly picks up on the soft smile and gentle voice Gavin uses with MC, so he takes it upon himself to understand what exactly is so special about this girl
At first, he does this by inviting himself to MC’s and Gavin’s lunches in the STF canteen
Eli alternates between sharing about their heroic ventures and embarrassing moments in STF, earning MC’s snorts of laughter and Gavin’s sighs
“Did you know that Gavin calls his tie ‘Little Knot’?”
“You should have seen the look on Gavin’s face when I mistook his underwear as a face towel!”
Sometimes, Gavin gets swamped with work so MC ends up eating alone with Eli. During such lunches, the conversation topics finally shift away from poor Gavin, and they talk about themselves more
MC can’t deny that Eli’s been blessed with killer good looks
On a whim, she invites him to be a guest for her company’s shoots since he seems more comfortable with being in the limelight as compared to Gavin
More than happy to let the citizens of Loveland gaze upon his gorgeous features, he agrees.
As their interactions increase outside of the STF canteen and into the dimly lit streets when he sends her home after a long day of filming, MC gradually finds herself drawn to Eli’s balance of optimism and realism
While he did give her the first impression of being a flighty jokester, he knows when he needs to get serious, and provides solid life advice.
Meanwhile, Eli finds himself drawn to how considerate MC is
For instance, she prepares nutritious yet delicious bento lunches for him when he shows up on set
She also gives him a box filled with handwritten motivational notes and little trinkets from Loveland City to bring with him on missions. This way, he can get a dose of encouragement whenever he feels fatigued or is missing home
When he finds himself grinning from ear to ear while reading one of MC’s notes and rubbing his thumb over the puffy bunny sticker she included at the bottom, he realises he’s in deep trouble.
As the team’s nurse bandages his bloodied arm, he notices a deep ache in his heart that can’t be alleviated through medication
Eli knows that he isn’t as strong and capable as Gavin. Each time he embarks on a mission, there’s a chance he wouldn’t return.
This reality cements his decision to put some distance between him and MC before any of their feelings grow deeper
Unsurprisingly, MC senses the shift in their relationship and confides in Gavin after being troubled by it for weeks
Gavin advises that the straightforward route is the best, and that she should talk to Eli directly and tell him how she feels
As he watches MC rush to the rooftop of STF where Eli usually is, Gavin smiles sardonically as he whispers under his breath, “It’s funny how I can’t take my own advice...”
When she reaches the rooftop, she finds Eli’s back facing her as he mumbles to himself
She discovers that Eli’s actually musing aloud, ‘talking’ to a deceased officer, and letting him know that he will take good care of his family the best he can
Turns out Eli has been keeping in contact with the families of deceased teammates on his own accord (most of them the sole breadwinners of the household) and making sure the families are coping well with the loss emotionally and financially
“I’m not sure if I should feel grateful or sad that I don’t have a family to leave behind...”
At this point, MC wraps her arms around him.
As dusk sets in, they talk things through on the rooftop, a gentle breeze seeming to wish them all the best, surrounding them in a cooling, comforting cloak
They talk about the inevitability of death, and how it simply means that one should make full use of life and live each day with no regrets.
On the dark rooftop, a boy and a girl hold each other close.
OK ENOUGH WITH THE SAD
The Eli x MC relationship would be a mix of various pairings:
Similar to Victor x MC, Eli isn’t the type to coddle MC when she messes up, because he’d want her to grow and be independent
While he isn’t afraid to splurge when it comes to celebrations such as MC’s birthday or their anniversaries, both of them prefer smaller, private settings. Just a simple, quiet, candlelight dinner at home will suffice for a memorable celebration
For their first anniversary, Eli manages to persuade Victor to allow him to decorate Souvenir. But his decorations are in such poor taste (e.g. taping pictures of MC’s face onto the curtains) that Victor proceeds to ban him from stepping foot into Souvenir ever again
Similar to Kiro x MC, Eli’s a ray of sunshine and is ready to encourage and cheer MC up whenever he can.
Movie nights consist of them cuddling on the sofa with a box of tissues because Eli tends to get teary easily
While he agrees to attend Kiro’s concerts with MC, he gets pretty pouty when he watches her cheer loudly for Kiro like the other fangirls
“Wait till I make you scream later toni-”
“STOP.”
Similar to Lucien x MC, Eli gets MC flustered with his smoothness. But only sometimes. 
Because 99% of the time, he says dumb stuff like “You can r-ELI on me anytime~”
Similar to Shaw x MC, Eli loves to tease MC to get a reaction out of her, and isn’t one for conventional dates. 
If Eli were to do anything conventionally coupley, it’s mostly for satirical effect or purely to flaunt to his teammates
In contrast to Gavin x MC, Eli doesn’t hide his injuries from her. In fact, he’d report even the smallest paper cut to MC so that she’d take care of him :>
He definitely gets couple merchandise custom-made e.g. mugs with their faces printed on them (he forces her to bring the one with his winking face to use in her office)
Just as their relationship started with intrigue, it continues with intrigue, and it will for a very long time.
Getting to know Eli fully will prove a lifelong process for MC...
BECAUSE PAPERGAMES ISN’T GIVING US MORE OF HIM HNGHGHG
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Two Lost Souls
A Eugene Sledge x Fem!Reader fic
Rating: PG
Word Count: 6.8k
Warnings: references to the war/violence (duh), references to ptsd, panic attack/nightmare, snafu being his crass self, so much awkward flirting, a teeny tiny bit of angst
A/N: okay story time -- one day a few months ago i rewatched the last episode of the pacific and then took a nap and proceeded to have a lovely dream about cuddling with eugene in a train booth and running my fingers through his hair sooooo here we are. i’m extremely nervous to post this as it was a labor of love and it’s almost my first full period piece. i hope you enjoy! also bonus points if you know what book the reader is reading.
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The nightmares started while Eugene was still in Peleliu. Flashes of blood and corpses and metal and dirt. Screaming and explosions, the sound of bodies hitting the ground. But then he’d wake up to the same visuals, the same sounds. His reality was one long nightmare. There was no escape, no end in sight.
Now Eugene was afraid this was all a pleasant dream. No screaming, no blood. From the moment he set foot back on the mainland, he was in constant fear that he’d wake up and be back there. Especially when the nightmares felt so real. Sometimes he didn’t know what was his true reality.
It had taken a while to get the dirt out from under his fingernails, to get the stench out of his hair, but eventually he did feel clean again.
You can’t shower away the memories. Those linger much longer.
Distractions helped. He read, he smoked. He chatted with his fellow marines. He enjoyed the good food he was given, tried to find comfort in the bed he got to sleep in. He thought about Mobile and his parents and Sid and how he’d be home to them soon. He was hyper-focused on everything and anything, knowing that if he let his mind wander, it’d wander right back there.
It’s how he found himself people-watching at the bustling San Diego train station. The boys were prattling next to him about some girl Snafu had gone fishing for, but Eugene was more engrossed in the crowd around them. Sure there were tons of other marines around, but they were mixed in with parents wrangling their children, businessmen with their briefcases, lovers saying their goodbyes.
A flash of dark red caught Eugene’s eye. A woman, probably around Eugene’s age, stood alone on the platform, clad in a burgundy blazer and matching skirt with a brown trunk resting at her feet. Whereas most of the platform was hectic and frazzled, she stood firm and patient, a calmness about her. She seemed unperturbed by the world around her, lost in her own thoughts, her eyes cast downward as she let out a sigh.
She was beautiful.
Not in the way that the nurses back on the island greeted soldiers with their red-lipped smiles and white uniforms. Not in the way that the girls had primped for the Murphy High prom, practically fighting to dance with Sid while not paying Eugene any mind -- which seemed a lifetime ago now. No, this girl was beautiful in a way that Eugene couldn’t put his finger on. She was beautiful in a way that stopped him in his tracks like no girl ever had before.
The whistle of the train finally arriving at the station and a hand on his shoulder pulled Eugene out of his trance.
“Last leg, Sledge,” Burgie commented with a nod towards the train. Eugene replied with a half-smile before following the corporal, Snafu already ahead of them. Sneaking one last quick glance in the direction of where he last saw the beautiful woman, Eugene was greeted with a sea of people - no flash of burgundy in sight. With a sigh, adjusted the duffle on his shoulder and boarded the train, ready to get home.
--
You weren’t a big fan of long train rides. The rumbling of the cars, the confined spaces, the stale air, the bad food -- it was miserable. Last time you’d boarded a train, it had been under bittersweet circumstances - excitement mixed with worry. But three years had passed since you had arrived in San Diego, and after finding yourself jobless with no place to stay, your time in the port town had come to an end.
So you booked your ticket back home, with nothing but your childhood room and your disillusioned parents waiting for you. What a way to make an already miserable form of travel even more miserable.
You found your only solace was in reading. Luckily you had grabbed a newspaper from the stand at the station -- and snatched a book from your sister’s home before you left. You planned on losing yourself in words while the American countryside passed by your window. You had quite the trek ahead of you.
You sat at a table in the dining car, a bottle of barely-sipped cola accompanying the plate of lunch that had been hardly touched. You held the newspaper in one hand as you used your fork to idly push around your roasted potatoes.
“Is your meal alright, miss?” sounded the voice of a slender waiter above you. With a deep sigh, you lowered your paper and plastered a polite smile, meeting the young staff member’s stare.
“It’s just fine, thank you,” you replied, your voice cheery despite your true demeanor. The gentleman nodded before leaving you be, stepping to the next table. As you watched him leave, your eyes drifted across the aisle of the car. A lone marine sat at the table catty-corner to yours, a private first class by the looks of his uniform. His auburn hair was neatly coiffed and a striking nose divided his face. His eyes were downcast, staring out the window, an almost solemn look to him. Despite the dark circles under his eyes, he was handsome - in a genteel boyish way.
But he was no boy. Many of the servicemen you had encountered in the past few years maybe were boys before they left. But being sent overseas to be met with nothing but violence and death -- those boys grew up quickly. This marine was no different. You could see it in the distant look in his eyes. He had seen terrors and lived to tell the tale.
Your thoughts were disturbed by a drawling southern accent behind you.
“Hiya,” the voice greeted. You glanced over your shoulder to find another marine trailing behind a woman. The woman turned at the greeting. “I’m Merriel Shelton. How about I take you to the back and you can show me your caboose?”
You spun back forward, eyes wide and your hand shooting up to cover your mouth, hiding your smirk. And when a resounding slap echoed behind you, a short giggle escaped your lips. The woman stomped down the aisle in a tiff, while the extremely forward marine and his buddy took their seats, joining the lonely marine you had been admiring.
You shook your head at the antics, turning your attention back to your paper. The boys’ voices across the aisle carried over to your side, but you tried to tune them out, not wanting to unintentionally eavesdrop. You urged yourself to focus on the words in front of you, but your ears betrayed you. After reading the same sentence over four times, not digesting a single word, your gaze drifted back over to your marine, who had taken up buttering the biscuit that had been sitting on his plate. His posture and manner had shifted, he seemed more relaxed in the presence of his fellow soldiers. His eyes were soft and friendly, and the ghost of a smile had taken up residence on his face.
“Guess I’m gonna find out soon enough whether I’m getting married or not,” the colonel who sat across from your marine declared wistfully before turning his attention to your marine. “What about you, Sledgehammer?”
You grinned at what you assumed was a nickname. How a seemingly mild-mannered fellow like your marine could have gotten the moniker of “Sledgehammer” was beyond you. Your eyes drifted back to the man, interested in his answer. He seemed to ponder the question for a moment, a flash of uncertainty briefly crossing his face as he picked at his biscuit.
“I’m just hoping this Florence girl comes to her senses,” he finally cracked with a smirk. So he was clever, too. You found that you couldn’t help but smile through the exchange, your gaze dropping back to your lap.
“Got a job lined up in Mobile?” An Alabama boy. That was an interesting development.
“Nah,” he revealed, his apparent uncertainty no longer bothering him. “No job, no girl…no plans.”
You and the lone marine had more in common than you had originally thought.
“How long you think that’s gonna last?” the flirtatious marine from before inquired, relaxing back in his seat. But the laughter of a pair of businessmen passing by your table concealed the marine’s answer. You shot a glare towards the rowdy gentlemen’s backs. How dare they prevent you from snooping on some strangers’ conversation!
Your gaze fell back to the trio of boys, and you couldn’t help but admire the redhead’s smile. The way his eyes lit up with warmth at his friends’ jokes, the way the dimple between his brows appeared and disappeared -- he was beautiful.
You were lost in your musings when for a brief moment, your marine’s eyes suddenly locked on to yours.
His smile fell and a look you couldn’t identify -- confusion? recognition? irritation? -- flashed across the features of his handsome face before you broke the spell and looked back down at your paper. You felt heat rise to your cheeks as you stared down at the black ink on the page. How embarrassing. You had been boldly staring at the man for an inappropriate amount of time -- listening to his conversation, no less -- and now you had been caught.
You couldn’t help but think about the marine’s reaction. In the fleeting moment that he held your gaze, it was almost as if he’d seen a ghost. You didn’t want him to think you were some creep or some crazy woman.
You lifted your eyes slightly, glancing across the aisle. Your marine’s cheeks were pink as he gazed back at you softly - but only for a moment before his eyes quickly fell back down to the plate in front of him.
And that became the game you played. As the train chugged through the desert - what you assumed was Arizona - you and your marine took turns stealing glances at each other. First you, then he’d notice and you’d look away. Then he’d stare and you’d catch him. Each time, a rosy color would come to his cheeks and a hint of a smile would appear. Your own shyness began to fade with each time you’d catch him, even throwing him a wink at one point.
After another hour or so, your marine’s friends elected to head back to their coach seats. You assumed your game was over, and you tried to not let yourself be too disappointed. You closed your paper, having finally read every word -- though whether you absorbed any of it was up for debate. You gathered your things, pondering your next move. Maybe you’d wander to the observation car - it tended to be quieter as the sun went down. You slung your messenger bag over your shoulder and were about to step into the aisle when you were met with the sight of your marine, alone once again, staring out the window. Just like the first time you noticed him.
You took a deep breath, channeled your sister’s boldness and took a seat at the marine’s table.
--
It was her. The mystery woman. The beautiful girl clad in burgundy from the train platform was sitting across from Eugene.
It took him a moment to collect his thoughts as he gaped at her. He had spent the last hour stealing glances at her across the aisle, unsure if she was real or simply a vision. Now there she was, close enough for Eugene to reach out and touch her, gazing at him with soft eyes and a friendly smile.
“Hi,” she spoke after a few moments, breaking the silence and Eugene’s daze.
“Hi,” Eugene practically whispered, unable to find his voice. He cleared his throat before starting again. “I do apologize for staring, miss. You know, before.”
The young woman let out a soft chuckle, her eyes sparkling. “Oh, let’s not pretend you were the sole offender, private. I believe I was staring at you first.” Oh how wrong she was. But Eugene would keep that correction to himself.
She offered her name and her hand across the table for a shake, and Eugene almost immediately felt at ease in her presence. She certainly was not like the girls back in Mobile.
“I’m Eugene,” he offered in return, trying to ignore how soft her hand felt in his. She smirked as she let him go.
“So where does ‘Sledgehammer’ come from then?” she questioned with a quirked brow, and Eugene flushed at his nickname falling from her gentle lips.
“My last name. Sledge,” he explained. “Private First Class Eugene Bondurant Sledge, at your service, miss.” His explanation earned a bright smile from the girl, and Eugene decided right then and there that he’d do anything he could to make her smile again.
“Well, pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mr. Sledge,” she said with a nod.
“I assure you, the pleasure is all mine, miss.”
The woman playfully narrowed her eyes at Eugene, as if she were examining him.
“Was all that true? Before?” she asked before pursing her lips.
“Was what true?”
“No job. No girl. No plans,” she recited back to him, adding a twang to her normal voice. Eugene could feel the heat in his cheeks once again. He let out a nervous chuckle and scratched at the back of his neck.
“‘Fraid so, miss,” he responded, trying to hide his embarrassment. “Hope you don’t think less of me.” The woman shook her head as she leaned back in her chair and crossed her arms.
“Of course not,” she assured him. “I just don’t believe you.” She shrugged and cocked an eyebrow challengingly. Eugene was thrown off by her answer.
“You don’t believe me?” he inquired with a furrowed brow. She casually shrugged once again, as if she was making perfect sense.
“No way you can be this handsome and charming and not have a girl waiting for you back home.”
If the young woman was on a mission to make Eugene blush at all costs, she was extremely successful. Eugene shakily laughed as he stared down at his lap, unable to meet her gaze after that.
“My apologies, Mr. Sledge,” she spoke again, and Eugene let himself glance back up to see her timidly looking away this time. “That was awfully forward of me.”
Eugene was so thrown by his woman in burgundy. The prettiest dame he’d ever laid eyes on had gone out of her way to talk to him. Ask him questions. Compliment him. Yet he could see that she was just as nervous as he was. It was disarming in a way.
“No apology necessary, miss,” Eugene affirmed, offering a friendly smile when she met his gaze once again. “I’m just not used to getting attention from a gal as beautiful as you.”
A new game began. Eugene and his woman in burgundy took turns trying to make the other bashful, his confidence rising with every clever quip and retort to her own flirtations.
Eugene wouldn’t realize until much later that he hadn’t thought once about the war the entire evening.
--
“I feel like I should ask,” Eugene spoke up, rousing you from your thoughts. The two of you had relocated from the dining car to the observation car. You had been correct: it was virtually empty at this time of night, and the two of you were enjoying the peace. “Where are you off to?” You gave him a lopsided smile.
“Home,” you replied. “Tallahassee, Florida. Lived there my whole life until a few years ago.”
“Florida, huh? Why we’re practically neighbors,” Eugene commented with a grin. “So how did you end up in San Diego?”
“Few years back, my older sister married some businessman from California. Didn’t even get a chance to meet the man myself before he was drafted and shipped off to Europe.”
Eugene listened intently as you told your story. You knew he understood the horrors of war more than anyone else you’d ever spoken to.
“She demanded I come out to San Diego to stay with her,” you explained. “She’s always had terrible nerves and couldn’t bear to be alone in the house. So I took the train out, got a job at a bond office, and spent my free time keeping my sister away from the radio.” You let out a sigh and let your eyes fall to your lap before going on. “By the end, we assumed he’d be coming home safe and sound. They told us he was shot two days before the ceasefire was called.”
“To say my sister was distraught would be quite the understatement. After locking herself in her room for a week followed by five months of her ignoring my existence entirely, she told me I had until the end of the week to leave. Perfect timing really, since the bond office had terminated me that morning. No more war meant no more war bonds.” You shrugged as you recalled your story, as if it wasn’t such a fresh wound. You chanced a peek at Eugene, expecting a look of pity. But instead you were met with his warm hazel eyes, expressing nothing but understanding.
“So now here I am. Headed home. No job. No man. No plans,” you finished with a wink. Eugene smiled at your quip before turning to gaze out into the darkness.
“It seems like we both deserve to just do nothing for a while,” he suggested. Doing nothing. You quite liked the sound of that.
“Inspired idea, private.”
Eugene’s warm eyes locked on to yours once again, and you swore everything stopped and fell away. Nothing mattered except the marine in front of you, his bright smile, the lock of auburn hair that had fallen out of place. He was beautiful and clever and sweet, and though you knew he was haunted by his past, you’d never hold that against him. Gosh, you knew it was ridiculous, seeing as though you’d only met the man a few hours ago. But there was a part of you that wanted to pull him into your arms and never let go. Be there to make him laugh and make sure he knew he was safe. Listen to his stories and share yours in return. You wanted to do nothing for a while, like Eugene had said, but do that nothing with him next to you.
As you continued to gaze at the handsome man before you, you absent-mindedly tucked your bottom lip between your teeth. And you swore that for a brief moment, Eugene’s eyes fell to your mouth.
You practically lept to your feet, letting out a shaky breath before speaking.
“Well, I’m going to get some shut-eye,” you announced as you collected your things. “I suggest you do the same, private. Or at the very least you should spend some time with your friends before you have to see them off tomorrow.” Eugene, seemingly confused by the suddenness of your exit, nodded a few times before finding his voice.
“Right,” he said, “Well, goodnight.”
You cringed at what sounded like disappointment in his voice. You hadn’t meant to offend him - you just got startled is all.
You offered him a warm smile. “Goodnight, Eugene.”
You spun on your heels and headed for the doorway before you could change your mind and kiss him the way you really wanted to.
--
Eugene didn’t get much sleep that night, but that was nothing new. What changed is what kept him up. Thoughts of his burgundy girl swam through his head most of the night. He replayed every conversation they’d had, half of the time berating himself for what he said and the other half thinking about what he wished he’d said instead.
Snafu made sure to point out the bags under Eugene’s eyes that morning at breakfast.
But Eugene didn’t pay him any mind. He was too busy keeping an eye out for the woman, hoping he could flag her down to at least wish her a good morning.
By the late afternoon, there was no sign of the woman, and Eugene, Snafu, and Burgie had moved back to a booth in the coach car. Burgie was antsy, knowing they were not far out from his hometown of Jewett. He was recalling his excitement to see his little brother again when Snafu interrupted him, tapping his hand on Burgie’s chest.
“Would you look at her,” Snafu drawled out. Eugene glanced over his shoulder to where Snafu was indicating, only to be met with the sight of the very woman who had been on his mind all day, casually walking down the aisle towards him. She had traded out her burgundy ensemble for a cream colored blouse and a navy skirt. Eugene perked up, sitting up straight in hopes of getting her attention. But Snafu was faster, rising to his feet and cutting her off. She was surprised for a moment, but a look of recognition flashed across her face.
“Afternoon, miss,” Snafu greeted as the woman eyed him warily. Then her eyes flitted over to Eugene and a hint of a smile appeared. Then she looked back at Snafu.
“Something I can do for you, soldier?” she asked, arching an eyebrow and folding her arms across her chest.
“Ohh, there’s a lot you can do for me, girlie,” Snafu countered. “Hows about we head somewhere private and I’ll show you?”
Something in Eugene’s chest tightened at Snafu’s words. Sure, he had watched Snafu use line after line on any girl in his vicinity since they boarded the train. Even laughed at the man’s antics at times. But something was different about him putting the moves on his girl--or at least his friend. Acquaintance? Eugene didn’t know what the two of them were.
“Tempting,” she responded, rousing Eugene from his thoughts. “But I think I’m gonna sit and enjoy my book instead. Thank you for the offer, private.”
Snafu seemed confused -- Eugene assumed he was used to either getting the girl or getting a slap. He probably wasn’t used to getting no reaction at all. Snafu plopped back down in his seat, his brows furrowed, and Eugene chanced a look at the woman. She shot him a wink before settling in the booth directly across the aisle from the group of men and pulled out a book.
Eugene fidgeted in his seat -- his instinct was to go join her. But he respected her wishes. Maybe he’d ask her to dinner later.
--
It wasn’t long after you had settled into your booth that you watched Eugene say goodbye to his sergeant.
The mutual respect was evident, and the goodbye was definitely bittersweet. The normally chatty boys fell silent after he left, and Eugene’s far away look returned once again.
Eugene’s flirtatious friend then announced he was headed to the dining car to get a drink, and Eugene simply nodded, his gaze never leaving the window.
You waited until the audacious marine was clear out of the car before you shifted across the aisle to grab his empty seat. Eugene perked up immediately, sitting up and grinning.
“Afternoon, miss,” he greeted with a nod. “Sorry about Snafu before. I think he’s determined to pester every woman on this train before he gets off.”
“Oh, no apologies necessary,” you assured him with a chuckle. “I found it quite funny.”
Eugene’s eyes sparkled as he looked at you. Gosh, you’d almost forgotten how beautiful he was in the sunlight. Those hazel eyes you could just get lost in. You noticed the littlest bit of stubble had formed across his upper lip and around his jaw since last night.
Then you realized you were staring again and you quickly dropped your eyes to your lap out of habit.
“How’s your book?” Eugene spoke up, easing the awkwardness. You appreciated the gesture.
“It’s good so far,” you explained, patting the cover. “Not the most uplifting thing to read on the train, but I’m hoping it ends on a happy note.”
“What’s it about?”
You sighed as you stared at the book in your hands. “It’s about family hardships. Talks about poverty and alcoholism.” You paused to think for a moment before looking back up at Eugene with a smirk. “I don’t mind reading sad stories usually. But I can’t help but wish I’d stolen a happier book from my sister on my way out.”
That earned a chuckle from Eugene.
“Well, I--”
“Now now, what have we here?”
The two of you had been so focused on each other that neither of you had noticed that Eugene’s friend -- you remembered Eugene called him Snafu -- had returned, and was leaning against the side of the booth with a bottle of Coke in his hand.
“Thought you wanted to read your book?” Snafu continued, a playful tone to his voice. He cocked an eyebrow before taking a sip of his soda. You glanced over at Eugene to find him beet red in the face.
“Actually, I was just inviting Mr. Sledge here to grab some dinner with me,” you improvised, not wanting to have to lose your alone time with Eugene. “If he’d like.” His eyes lit up.
“I would be honored, miss,” Eugene replied, getting to his feet and holding a hand out for you. Your cheeks hurt from how wide you were smiling as you placed your hand into his and let him help you from the booth. Eugene looped your arm under his and began to lead you down the aisle when Snafu’s slow, southern dialect called out behind you.
“Oh, I see how it is. Well, don’t have too much fun, you two!”
--
“So what did you miss the most while you were away?”
The question surprised Eugene a little bit. It was the first time she had asked him anything that had to do with his experience in the war.
“My dog,” he replied, his eyes dropping to his half-empty plate. “Closest friend I’ve ever had. He passed while I was gone.”
She nodded in understanding, and Eugene appreciated that she didn’t offer him pity.
“Dogs really are better than humans sometimes.”
Eugene simply nodded as his gaze drifted out the window. Time passing in the pacific had been a blur, even with him keeping track of the days in his notebook. He couldn’t even remember when it was he got the letter about Deacon. Maybe it was sometime during Okinawa? It must have been. He was just so angry --
“Where do you go?” The woman’s voice interrupted Eugene’s thoughts, and he blinked rapidly as he realized he had been zoning out.
“Sorry, what?”
The woman seemed unfazed. She simply looked at him with curiosity, a soft smile tugging at her lips.
“When I first saw you yesterday, you were staring out the window. Eyes glazed over, lost in thought. You’ve done it a few times actually,” she explained. “You drifted off the same way just now. So my question is, where do you go?”
Where to start? Should he sit there and detail the horrors he’d seen? How every second he spent on those islands would flash before him, his brain forcing him to relive the atrocities he’d witnessed and been a part of? And could he even begin to put into words how affected he was? Was it fair to unload his burdens on this innocent girl, who’d brought him nothing but peace since he had set foot on the train platform?
“Back there,” was all he said, hoping it would be enough. It seemingly was, as his dinner date nodded her head once again. A silence settled over the pair, and Eugene couldn’t help but kick himself. If he hadn’t gotten lost in his thoughts before, she wouldn’t have asked and they could have continued their lovely dinner.
“I’m no expert,” the woman spoke up, and Eugene’s eyes locked on to hers. “But I have a feeling it’s going to take some time for you boys to fully leave that place.” The woman leaned forward, and Eugene was struck by how warm and comforting her eyes were. “And in my humble opinion, the world shouldn’t expect you to be okay right away.”
Eugene was blown away. This woman -- this beautiful, funny, clever, smart woman, who’d never set foot on a battlefield in her life -- somehow got it. Sure she hadn’t physically seen the things that Eugene had seen, and she never would, so she couldn’t completely understand. But she respected him and what he’d been through. And not in a superficial way, like when strangers on the street would thank him for his service. But in a way that made him feel seen and heard -- without having to speak a word of the horrors out loud.
With a nod of his head, Eugene finally spoke up.
“I appreciate that,” he said. “Now if only the rest of the world agreed with you.”
--
By the time Eugene and you walked back to the coach car, the sun had gone down completely. You could tell Eugene was beat, and you wondered if he even had slept the night before with how large the bags under his eyes were.
You tucked yourself back into your booth across from the boys, continuing where you left off in your sister’s novel.
The boys were relatively quiet next to you, and you realized after only a few moments that Eugene was out cold, slumbering against his duffle.
It soothed you to see him so peaceful. Your conversation over dinner had confirmed what you had expected to be true: Eugene could put on a face, but behind the facade he was extremely haunted by his time overseas.
It truly wasn’t fair. No one should be subjected to such horrors. Young boys with their futures ahead of them, shipped off to some foreign country, to either die or come back missing a piece of themselves? Tearing families apart and turning cities to rubble? It all seemed so pointless.
You were just one person. Just a simple girl from a small town, lost in your own life, unsure of where the path ahead would lead. But you had a loving heart and a warm embrace. And you’d give them both to Eugene, no questions asked. You could see yourself walking down that path with his hand in yours, figuring out how to navigate the future together. The thought of Eugene being there made it a little less terrifying. And you wanted nothing more than for Eugene to go through the rest of his life never feeling unsafe ever again.
You didn’t know how much time had passed when the train slowed to a stop. You watched as Snafu slowly got to his feet and grabbed his duffle from the bunk, swinging it over his shoulder. He seemed to hesitate for a moment, looking back at Eugene before stepping into the aisle. His eyes locked onto yours and he cocked his head back towards the sleeping marine.
“It’s rare to sleep well these days. Don’t want to ruin that,” he mumbled, clearly feeling like he had to explain himself to you. “I’m not one for goodbyes either.” You offered him an understanding nod and a friendly smile. Snafu returned your nod before heading down the aisle and out the door.
Sometimes you didn’t understand why men did the things they did. But you’d also never be able to understand the connection and camaraderie between servicemen. So you didn’t question Snafu’s decision to leave without waking Eugene.
Another hour or so had passed after the stop in New Orleans when you heard a whimper from across the aisle. Your eyes shot over to Eugene and your heart practically stopped. His eyes were closed tightly, his brow pinched, and he was gripping his own arms so hard his knuckles were practically white. He shook and thrashed in his seat, small cries escaping his lips that seemed to increase in volume each second.
You lept to your feet, throwing your book into your booth behind you before plopping next to Eugene and gently resting your hands on his.
“Eugene,” you whispered, trying not to wake him too harshly. He was clearly having a nightmare, and you didn’t know if trying to startle him awake was the right move. “Eugene, honey, wake up.”
He continued to shake, sweat forming on his forehead and his cries growing louder and louder. You moved your hands to his face, cupping his jaw gently and running your thumbs over his cheeks.
“Eugene!” you spoke louder and suddenly his eyes shot open and he sat up, gasping for air, but your hold on him prevented him from going too far. He blinked rapidly as his chest heaved, trying to get his bearings, but you continued to caress his face, murmuring affirmations to help him.
“You’re okay, I’ve got you,” you assured him. His big, hazel eyes were so sad as they stared into yours, and tears had begun to fall to his red cheeks. He let out a sob and you pulled him to your chest, cradling the back of his head as you wrapped your other arm around him. You held him close to you as he cried, your heart breaking at seeing him like this. You wished you could take every burden away from him. He didn’t deserve this. No one did.
A few nosy guests began to peek over their seats to see what was happening, frowns painted on their faces. As if this poor man’s trauma was an inconvenience to them. You glared daggers at them, and they shied away, slipping back into their seats.
You lost track of time, absentmindedly running your fingers through Eugene’s auburn locks as you held him. You began to softly hum a melody, a song that always comforted you when you were upset. Eugene’s cries began to quiet down, and his body shakes ceased.
Suddenly, he tensed in your arms before pulling away entirely. He wiped at his cheeks roughly as he sniffled, eyes locked on to his lap. You watched him carefully, unsure of what to do.
“Sorry,” he croaked out, his voice scratchy. “I, uh -- um, thank you for…” he trailed off, gesturing towards you with his hand.
“It’s okay,” you replied timidly. You knew he was embarrassed but you wanted to pull him back into your arms and assure him that he had no reason to be. But you waited, wanting him to come to you. His brow furrowed and you could practically hear his brain thinking.
“Now I guess you can see how broken I really am,” he said after a few moments and your heart ached.
“Eugene,” you practically cried. But he didn’t respond, instead turning sharply to face the dark window and letting out a shaky breath.
A tear escaped down your own cheek, your heart stinging at the rejection. But you opted to respect his space. With a sigh, you stood and shifted back over to your booth. You didn’t bother picking up your book, instead deciding to pull your own trunk and coat down from the rack and settling against them, hoping maybe you could get a little sleep.
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Eugene didn’t bother trying to fall back asleep -- he knew wait awaited him in his dreams. Instead he focused on what he could see out of the train window. The sun eventually rose into the sky, and Eugene could finally see the greenery of Mississippi just before the train crossed the border into his home state.
He hadn’t taken a moment to look over at the woman he knew was still in the booth across from him. He couldn’t bear it. He was so ashamed of her seeing him like that. And then even more ashamed at how he’d pushed her away after she had been so kind to him. She hadn’t needed to comfort him, she had no obligation to do so. Yet she held him anyway. And Eugene had thanked her with a cold shoulder.
As the train pulled into the Mobile station, Eugene’s eyes scanned the platform. He couldn’t help but smile when he spotted Sid, leaning against his car.
Eugene slid out of the booth, grabbing his duffle and throwing it over his shoulder. A small voice sounded next to him.
“Eugene?”
The marine turned to find his woman in burgundy, eyes filled with so much worry, holding out a piece of paper.
“If you want to write. You don’t have to,” she explained, her voice uneasy. Eugene could feel his chest tighten. He hated that he had hurt her, made it so that she was so unsure around him. He gently took the piece of paper from her hand, his finger brushing hers just slightly. He was so tongue-tied, he had no idea what to say to her. So he simply offered her a soft smile and tucked the paper into his coat pocket.
As he made his way down the aisle, Eugene took a deep breath. Maybe one day he’d work up the nerve to write to her. He’d explain his actions and apologize profusely for his behavior. Hope that she’d forgive him but would understand if she didn’t.
But what was the point if he was always going to be broken?
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You didn’t think you missed Tallahassee. But after settling back into your childhood home, visiting some of your old haunts, and reuniting with old friends, you’d begun to realize its charm.
Now that all the men were home from the war, jobs for women were scarce. You spent most of your time helping your mother around the house or taking walks downtown. Every so often you and some girlfriends would drive down to the beach, but other than that, you didn’t get up to much.
It had been a little over two months since you’d gotten home. You would have been lying if you said you hadn’t checked the mailbox religiously -- each day hoping a letter from Eugene would arrive. You knew the two of you had parted ways rather awkwardly, and you understood if a letter never arrived. But you really hoped you’d hear from him.
You opened the mailbox, only finding some random letters for your father. With a sigh, you headed back inside the house, dropping the letters on your father’s desk before heading down the hall to your room.
You collapsed on your bed with a groan, staring up at the ceiling. You needed to get Eugene off your mind. Maybe some of your friends knew some local servicemen who weren’t spoken for.
You were lost in your musings when a knock sounded at your door. Your mother called your name from the other side.
“You have a gentleman caller, dear,” she explained through the wood. “I didn’t know you knew any marines!”
You sat up with a jolt, eyes wide. Could it be?
“Be there in a minute, ma!” you called out, rushing to your vanity. You quickly checked yourself over, fixing your hair just slightly and patting down your skirt. You cursed at how your bed had wrinkled your blouse, but you didn’t have time to fix it. And if your caller was who you thought it was, you were sure he wouldn’t mind.
You practically flung open your door, pausing in the hall to take a deep breath before stepping out.
You were greeted with the sight of Private First Class Eugene Bondurant Sledge, adorned in his uniform, standing in your living room.
Eugene’s face lit up at your entrance, a huge smile plastered across his face. You grinned as you took him in -- he was even more handsome than you remembered.
“I’m sorry I didn’t write,” he said, breaking the silence. “I needed some time to get settled back home. And I figured you deserved an in-person apology for my actions.”
“Eugene, you have nothing to apologize for, I promise you,” you assured him as you took a step forward. You itched to reach out to him, but you knew your mother was watching nearby. You couldn’t tear your eyes away from him. Eugene was here, in the flesh, in your living room in Tallahassee. You could barely believe it.
“Ma’am? Do you mind if I take your daughter out for a walk around the neighborhood? I promise we’ll be back before supper,” Eugene inquired, addressing your mother, who had been lingering in the doorway of the kitchen. She grinned as she clasped her hands together.
“As long as you promise to join us for supper, Mr. Sledge.”
“It would be my pleasure, ma’am,” Eugene said with a sharp nod. He turned back to you and offered his arm. “Shall we?”
With a beaming smile, you looped your arm through his and let him lead you out the front door.
The two of you walked in silence for a few minutes, soaking up each other’s presence in the warm Floridian air. You nudged his shoulder slightly.
“I was right, you know,” you spoke up.
“About what?”
“You do have a girl.”
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Coming Home pt. 2
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“This place looks nice” Mark said for the third time since we got to Jaehyun’s apartment building
We’re waiting for Jaehyun to answer the door, deciding to drop by early since Mark wanted to see Chae Yoon.
“Hyung can you please hurry up” Mark said through the intercom, the door opening with a Jaehyun wearing a bright red polka-dot apron and a smile
“Why do you look like that?” Mark asked the older one
“I’m cooking breakfast for Chae, hey” he said nodding my way, “She’s up already?” I said as we enter his apartment
Apart from the furniture he needs there weren’t a lot of stuff in his place. The only thing that makes this place look likes it’s Jaehyun’s is the electric keyboard in his living room.
It’s his hobby; he likes to play when he’s not that busy or just to relieve some stress. It was one of the few things he took from our then shared apartment
“Wow hyung, your place looks great”
I chuckled at my younger brother who is happily looking around like a puppy exploring a new place, “He’s been saying that since we rode the elevator” I told Jaehyun making him laugh at the younger one
“It’s okay, you want some pancakes?” he asked us, Mark nodding his head in agreement.
At the same time the baby monitor went off, signalling that Chae woke up
“I’ll go get her” Mark said before neither Jaehyun or I say something
“The door on the left” Jaehyun said with a chuckle, my brother already skipping away
“Is he really in college? He looks like a kid” Jaehyun said from where we has standing, infront of the stove flipping some pancakes
“He’s my baby forever, let him be” I say then sat on the stool by the counter
“You baby proofed the place?” I asked, noticing little details around the room. The electric sockets were covered, sharp corners were covered and no stuff was laying around where Chae Yoon could reach it
“Yea, tried as best as I could. The landlord was planning to give me a bigger place with stairs but I told her I have a baby that just learned how to crawl so it’s a big no no”
“She’s starting to stand up too” I said, making Jaehyun smile a bit
“Don’t remind me, I don’t know whether I should be happy or sad she’s growing up too fast” he answered, setting the cooked pancakes on a plate before putting them infront of me. I took them to the table, while he gathers utensils
“Next thing you know she’s telling us she’s going on a date” I teased him, the smile was replaced with a frown
“She’s not allowed to date until she’s 30” I turned to look at him with a raised brow
“So you’re that kind of parent”
“I mean she can date when she can make a decision for herself and make the right judgements, there that sounds better. But you best believe I will be there on her first date” his statement making me bust out a laugh
“If she’s anything like you then you’d be in trouble”
“I’m not that bad, I’ve dated like one girl. And that was you incase you forget” he said, pointing the spatula at me. I rolled my eyes at him, 
“She’ll be breaking hearts left and right”
“I wasn’t like that! what are you talking about?” I can’t help but laugh at his reaction
“Yea right, I can’t even count how many confession you turned down. Do you even remember all those letters they leave in your locker during valentines day” I stated, recalling the old memories
“All those cards and only one says happy birthday”
It was from me, it was no secret that people leave gifts by Jaehyun’s locker every year during valentines. No one just ever left birthday gifts from him. 
“You’re welcome” it was now his turn to roll his eyes
“At least tell me you’ll choose a seat four spaces away from Chae and her date” I said, enjoying the conversation we were having
“Three, and they’re sitting on opposite sides”
“What are you two laughing about?” Mark asked from behind us, making us turn to him. Our daughter already reaching out for Jaehyun
“We were talking about Chae going to her first date” I said taking a seat on the table while Mark sat beside me and Jaehyun across from us and Chae Yoon on her high chair
“Does hyung know her little crush over Jeno?” Mark asked no one in particular, I looked over at Jaehyun who has a confused look on his face.
“What crush? She’s a baby, she doesn’t know what that even is” Jaehyun defensively said making me chuckle
“He’s talking about how whenever Jeno is around, her eyes just follows him, quite literally too. One time she swatted Mark away from Jeno” I told him as I cut up the pancake into smaller pieces to give to my daughter
“Maybe she finds him cute, that adorably eye smile and all” Mark mumbled, the frown on Jaehyun’s face getting more prominent
“Stop saying that, you’re going to give Jae wrinkles if he keeps on frowning like that” I pointed to the guy sitting across from us
“I was joking! Kind of, I mean she does look at him like he’s the most fascinating thing” Mark said inbetween chuckles
“Okay enough talks of that, we’ll cross that bridge when we get there” Jaehyun mumbled, pushing a pancake in Mark’s direction to shut him up.
After hanging out at Jaehyun’s place for a couple more hours, Mark needed to go back to university. His friends on their way to pick him up, they all decided to go home for the weekend and carpool together since they’re roommates anyways.
“Nice place hyung, definitely will hang out when I get back” Mark said as Jaehyun walk us out. Chae Yoon in her stroller hugging the bear given by her dad when she was born
“Sure, give me a call when you visit. You already know, call me when you need anything” he said directing the second half of his statement to me.
“Will do, come on you still need to pack” I told Mark, saying my goodbye to Jaehyun.
This has been the set up we’ve been doing for the past five months, Chae Yoon spends the weekends with him when he doesn’t have any work to do. He either drive over to pick her up or I go over to take her.
It’s been a good system for us. If we’re being honest, we did it for the both of us.
It was hard trying to make something work when we both knew we were already on the edge. Jaehyun wasn’t the type to give up, but his actions told me otherwise. That’s how I knew we had to call it off.
I can’t be the selfish one and ask him to stay when he didn’t want to. I knew it was nothing against being a father to Chae Yoon but entirely about being my fiancé. So I made the decision to break it off. It did break my heart, I still have a hard time reminding myself the once promised future of us being together is not there anymore.
But my daughter comes first, above anything. I didn’t have a doubt that he’s trying to be the best father to our daughter, and he is. There is no one in this world that loves her the way Jaehyun does.
The moment she was born in this world he was a goner. The way he cried and said a silent thank you to me when they laid tiny Chae Yoon in his arms, I knew she would have someone to love her for the rest of her life.
I also realized I love Jaehyun too much to tie him down like that, it was always a push and pull with him. Back in our high school years, he was the popular but down to Earth kid. He knew people talked about him, he also knew almost no one was immune to his charms. I took pride in the way his eyes light up when he see me in the crowd or the way he always shoots a salute my way before his game starts or the way he can’t let go of me after a very long tiring day because he needed cuddles or the way he whispered I love you in my ear in the middle of a party just because he felt like saying it.
I’ve seen Jaehyun in lights that no one ever has, I was with him through the ups and downs. I always tried to catch up with him, I just realized now that I probably never will. I also realized how I never ask why he once never asked me if I was keeping up or was I okay with the steps he was hurriedly taking.
I’m not mad.
Deep in my mind I’ve always known I loved him more that he loved me.  
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After what felt like the longest weekend ever, I was back at the office. Buried in piles of paper work that needed approval and signatures.
“Hey Y/N, the digital artist from Japan is here. You have a meeting with him?” my co-worker, Wendy said. I looked up from the drafts I was currently reading
 “Oh he’s here? I thought the design department said they will have an on-boarding meeting with him first?”
“They said they’ll do it after you” she shrugged then passed me the folder
“Okay, I’ll be there give me a minute”
I stood up from my chair and made my way to the meeting room Wendy told me where the new hire was waiting, “Hi, sorry for the wait. I wasn’t expecting you” I told him when I enter the room.
He immediately stood up shaking his head, “It’s fine, I wasn’t waiting long”
“Right well take a seat, the head of our design department recommend you himself so he must trust your work. We’re glad you could make it here”
“Yes, well I actually live here I just visited my hometown for a while. I’m Nakamoto Yuta by the way” he said then extended his hand out which I gladly shook
“Lee Y/N, Taeyong has told me a lot about your work. We’re very happy to have you in our team”
After the meeting, I was back in my desk tied down to a bunch of paperwork.
I do love my job, I have enough time to focus on my daughter and also grow my career. I was lucky to be given this chance and I wasn’t going to let it pass.
After a long a couple of weeks of the same routine: go to work, go home to Chae, take Chae to her dad.
One weekend Jaehyun called that he was on his way up to the apartment, taking Chae back to me after his weekend with her.
“Hey Y/N” He greeted me with a smile when I opened the door,
“Hi”
“and hello to you beautiful girl, how was your weekend?” I said to the excited little lady who was reaching out for me
“She was trying to walk all over the place. I bolted every furniture I had in my apartment just to be safe” Jaehyun answered as he put her stuff in the living room with me following behind him
“Oh right I still need to do that”
“Do you need help? I can come over some time next next week maybe”
“Next next week?” I asked
“I have a business trip to Japan this Friday until Tuesday next week. Too bad I can’t be with her next weekend” he explained, I nodded along completely understanding his work schedule
“By the way is my box of documents still here, I’ve been meaning to get it” he asked, “It’s probably in the office, I haven’t really touched anything there so things are the way you left it” just as I say it an emotion crossed his face, it went quickly as it came. I almost wouldn’t notice if I wasn’t looking at him
“Thanks, can I?” he asked gesturing to the office at the end of the hall “you lived here too, go” I chuckled. He shot me a quick smile before walking in the direction of his old home office.
I was playing with Chae Yoon when I hear Jaehyun call out my name
“What is it? You didn’t find it?” I asked him when he walked back to the living room
“I did, I was just going to say we have this company party tomorrow. I know it’s very short notice and it’s a Monday but if it’s okay with you, will you come with me?” he asked, eyes staring straight into mine
“Me?” I asked back, I sounded stupid I know but I was just confused why he wanted me to come with him
“Yes, you” he said with a small smile on, a dimple showing slightly. I almost agreed then and there.
“Why?” I asked sceptically
“Well who else would I ask? I mean you don’t have to come if you don’t want to, I absolutely understand. And I know you can’t leave Chae-“
“I’ll come”
Even I was surprised by my answer, he looked like he was too.
“Okay, that’s great. I’ll come pick you up at six?”
“Sure”
We both didn’t know where the conversation was going, but suddenly Jaehyun looked behind me. I thought something bad happened but when I turned Chae Yoon was standing up by herself, about to take her very first steps
“Oh my god, Jae” I whispered, careful not to scare her
“That’s it baby girl, want to walk here?” Jaehyun calmly told our daughter, kneeling beside me so he could look at her eye to eye
A determined look was etched on Chae Yoon’s face, she put up one foot infront of the other. Still a bit wobbly
“Careful there” I mumbled, feeling a bit anxious. Jaehyun must have sensed it because he shot me an assuring smile before looking at our daughter again
“She’s fine, she can do it. Right, baby?” she squealed then suddenly took many steps straight to where Jaehyun was. She stumbled a bit but Jae had his arms waiting for her ready to catch her if she falls.
The little laughter’s she was letting out was worth everything.  
“You did it!” I told her, giving her cheek a little squish. The proudest look on my face, I didn’t notice Jaehyun was just staring at me
When our eyes met, a small smile was on his lips
“Thank you” he whispered.
I didn’t need an explanation, I already knew what he was saying thank you for.
It was for this little girl who had become the center of both our universe the moment we knew of her existence. The late night drives to the convenient stores when I was craving something, the early morning sickness and terrible nausea, the sudden outburst of tears I had because of hormones, the back pains, the tears, all of that was worth it.
We had a silent agreement, even after all of the things we went through we would gladly do it again if it means we’ll end up in this moment right here.
Chae Yoon was, is and forever will be worth all of it. 
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 “Oooh how about this dress?” Wendy asked while holding out a yellow flowy dress
“It’s a company dinner, not a picnic. Cute dress though” I said then continued to browse through my closet
“I know, can I borrow this?” chuckling at her question I looked around the row of clothes in front of me
“Maybe I should just cancel, I don’t have anything to wear”
“You’re standing in the middle of your walk-in closet, what are you talking about?”
Okay maybe I was just looking for an excuse not to come. After thinking about it all night, it just dawned on me now that this will be the first event Jae and I will be attending since we broke up.
I tried so hard to get some sleep but my mind wouldn’t shut up.
Also Chae Yoon decided to wake up at 5am, I didn’t have the time to put her back to sleep before I needed to go to the office.
And now I’m here, I asked Wendy for some help to pick out my clothes and look after Chae Yoon while I get ready
“Chae Yoon-ah, look at your mommy getting all nervous about her date with your dad” she told the baby playing with her blocks on the carpeted floor
“It’s not a date”
“He asked you to be his date, Y/N” she deadpanned, I was trying to think of an excuse but she had be backed up on a corner with her statement
“Not to sound rude, but why did he ask you?”
“I asked him the same thing” I mumbled, picking out a long fitted dress with straps and a slit on the leg
“How about this one?” I asked holding out the dress to show her
“Yes that one, perfect. So back to my question”
I sighed, putting the dress on the lounge chair, picking out shoes to match with the dress
“He didn’t say why, he just said why not”
“That’s a lame answer” she muttered, making faces at Chae Yoon. The little one giggled, holding her hands to her face.
“It’s just a friendly invitation, he didn’t have anyone to ask that’s probably why”
“Are you two sure you’re done?”
Her question made me stop on my spot, for a moment I wasn’t sure.
“Of course. We’ve talked about it. He moved out”
“That’s not what I mean though, yes he moved out and yes you literally called the engagement off so why are you two acting like this?”
“Like what?”
“Are you serious? Like you two are still together, Y/N. The getting him dinner, driving you home, asking you to be his date”
“He’s Chae’s father. I can’t just completely erase him from my life, whether we mean it or not we’ll always be in each other’s life so we could be there for her”
“I know that, and you two are doing such a great job at being her parents. But it’s not your job to care for him anymore”
“I can’t just stop caring about him”
“You can’t but you don’t have to give so much to him when you don’t have to anymore. I love you I really do, but don’t you think it’s about time to live a life that didn’t revolve around him?”
I knew she had a point, what was the use of being broken up when we still do things like this. In my mind I keep repeating that I’m doing this as a friend.
But I don’t really know how to be just his friend.
“I don’t mean to pry in your business, I just want you to be happy and guard your heart”
I shot her a grateful smile, fully understanding that she meant well.
Her words where ringing in my head for the rest of the night, even after Wendy bid goodbye after helping me get ready.
I was just reading a book to Chae when the door bell rang, “Looks like you have a visitor, little lady” I mumbled, putting her down. She immediately stood up and tried to walk to the door on her own. Of course I was close behind her, ready to catch her just in case. 
I opened the door, I swear I doesn’t matter how long I’ve known Jaehyun because he can still steal my breath away. 
He looked good, wearing an all black suit with a white dress shirt. His hair did differently from its everyday style. And of course his most attractive accessory couldn’t be forgotten, his smile. 
“Hey” he said when I opened the door, he looked down at the baby who is now holding onto his leg
“Hey you, are causing trouble running around like that?” he playfully asked Chae then took her in his arms peppering kisses all over her face.
“I think I have to put cushions all over the house at this point, come in” I told him, holding the door open for him
“I have a few more of those covers you can put on corners of table and stuff like that, I’ll bring it over when I get back”
“Thanks, I’ll just get her bag so we can leave” I was leaving her to my neighbor while we go to the party. I packed an over night bag just in case I stay out too late, and in case of any emergency
We walked over the apartment across from mine, waiting for Unnie to open the door
“Is that Chae Yoonie?” she called out from the other side of the door before opening it
“Hi- Oh hi Jaehyun, I haven’t seen you in a while” she said when she saw it was Jaehyun holding Chae Yoon
“Nice to see you too, Noona. You sure you can handle her, she can walk now” he jokingly said
“I heard! I’m so excited to see her run around, and you already know I love having her around. Don’t worry about it, go enjoy your night” She said with a smile on
“Here, all of her stuff is in there. Can’t forget about her favorite bear” I said while handing over her the bag and Chae’s favorite stuffed toy
“You’ll be good for Unnie, right Chae? I’ll see you later” I told my daughter giving her a quick kiss. Jaehyun did the same before passing her to Unnie. 
“You two have fun, okay? Bye” we bid goodbye then made our way to the elevator
We didn’t say much, a comfortable silence while we make our way to his car. 
“Thanks by the way, for coming tonight” he said when we started to exit the parking area and out into the streets
“No problem” I answered,a small smile on my face. 
“You look great, by the way” I just chuckled at his statement, already seeing the redness starting to show on his ears. One thing he can never hide. 
“Thank you, I see you decided to go with the bangs up hairstyle”
“The what?”
“You know, that hairstyle. The I’m the boss here kind of hairstyle” I said pointing at his styled hair, he was just smiling at me. probably finding my statement weird, 
“Oh yea? Do I look cute?” he asked making me roll my eyes
“You’re a dork” i muttered, making him laugh out loud
“I’ll take that as a yes” he said then we were back to the comfortable silence. 
In that moment I realized just what Wendy meant when she asked me are we really done being together
This night so far is not helping me clarify the blurred questions I’ve been thinking about. 
I just knew I was in it for a long night. 
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20, 28, 33, 43, 49 👀
20. What do they argue about the most?
Who gets to wear the pink-flowered bathrobe. Lol, this is a lie, Renji lets Rukia wear it whenever she wants.
The actual perpetual, never-resolved argument is Which is better: Squad 6 or 13? Unfortunately, it’s really hard to talk smack about Captain Ukitake, so this frequently devolves into a different argument: Is Squad 6 ridiculous? The answer is yes, of course Squad 6 is ridiculous, but this is Renji’s Soukyoku Hill to die on and he will defend Poetry Night with his whole chest.
28. Who lets the microwave play the loud beeping sound at 1 a.m.?
Rukia.
Renji gets insomnia sometimes, but he’ll stay in bed and stare at the ceiling if he does. Rukia does her best work at night and will stay up until all hours practicing her shamisen or making Chappy sculptures or SoulSkyping Orihime and many other things she was not allowed to do when she lived at Kuchiki Manor. Sometimes microwaving happens. Creativity requires pizza bites. Fortunately, as long as he doesn’t have something weighing on his mind, Renji sleeps like a soldier: falls asleep instantly and can sleep through all manner of ambient noise, but will snap awake instantly if he hears a sword being drawn or a baby hiccuping. It works out.
33. How do they eat ice cream? What’s their favorite flavors?
Rukia likes ice cream because it’s cold, and will eat it 365 days a year. Renji likes ice cream because it’s sweet, and he really only likes it in the summer. Renji likes classic flavors-- vanilla, cherry, and red bean are his faves. Rukia loves extremely weird and awful sounding flavors like birthday cake and bubble gum, also stunt flavors like pickle and “everything bagel”. She will definitely get multiple scoops that do not, in any way, go together. I have sort of a running headcanon that she loves artificial melon flavor, which Ichigo finds disgusting and drags her for constantly. She has successfully tricked Byakuya into thinking that her favorite flavor of ice cream is green tea, which sounds classy. Byakuya is a chump.
43. What is the first thing that changes when they realize they have feelings for the other?
Renji, in his heart, is very physically affectionate, but he’s been holding back a Hoover Dam’s worth of forehead kisses and couch cuddles and hair touches and just picking Rukia up and carrying her around and now he is unstoppable (by which I mean, only in private, certainly not when Byakuya is around, and, at least until boundaries are established, he is very careful about asking first).
Rukia has gone her entire afterlife thinking that she did not care for physical affection and realizes in approximately 0.2 seconds that she was wrong, physical affection is great, actually. At first, she’s kinda tentative about returning the favor, but Renji’s face just lights up whenever she snuggles up to him and she gets the hang of it pretty quick.
Also, I feel like once the Feelings Are Admitted, Renji instantaneously gains three levels and a bonus feat. His pores are clear, his crops are watered, his hair has extra luster. It’s a good thing his friends love him so much, because he is well-nigh insufferable.
49. What do they do when they’re away from each other?
Both of them are consummate professionals on field missions. Yeah, they might get a few pangs of missing each other in the down hours, but mostly they try to take care of business as efficiently as possible so they can be home again.
On the other hand, they are complete opposites when they are the one left at home. Rukia is a disaster. She forgets where they keep everything and eats a bunch of junkfood even though Renji filled the fridge with Tupperwares labeled by day of the week. Orihime texts her approximately 600,000 pictures of bunnies. Rukia would probably be content to sit in a blanket nest and cry over romance manga all week, but Hanatarou and Rikichi usually swing by at some point and insist that they go out for ramen. If Byakuya’s around, she’ll usually go visit him once or twice, and he has learned not to comment on the state of her hair during these trying times.
Renji, conversely, is very productive in his alone time. He spent 40 years missing Rukia and he has developed Coping Strategies. He buys a book he’s been looking forward to reading. He deep cleans the kitchen. He goes lifting with Iba. He does facials and watches wrestling with Yumichika and Ikkaku. He goes drinking with Izuru, Momo and Hisagi. And then he makes brownies so that Rukia will have something nice for when she gets home.
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Valentines 💕Weekend 💕(BNHA x Reader)
Part 1: TYPE
Tip Jar ☕- Not expected but always appreciated💞
I was just thinking about this as I was pumping out the matchups and I really wanted to jot them down lol 
This is just the first things that came to mind when I thought of what people they probably would gravitate towards during Valentines Day! 
Comment whose type you are! I am curious lol
HnM💕
🐒Ojirou: Deep Thinker
I can see him with someone who is really sweet and considerate.
If you say, “remember when…” and then continue to bring up a fond memory between the two of you, he would probably like that a lot. You remembered!
I feel like the poor guy just wants to make a bigger impact.
Their s/o would be the type to remind them of their worth a lot
He would really appreciate a person that would try really hard to get to know him on a different level,
“Would you rather eat 50 tiny spiders or a one big fat juicy tarantula?” He would just look at you with so much confusion but so much LOVE bc Like wtf who asks that?? but he would simultaneously get hit in the feels because you are taking time out of your day to get to know little ol him.
If you’re the type that isn’t very doting, then you’re probably not the best for him.
🎤Jirou: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T
Wants someone independent, but also who doesn’t have a problem on depending on her.
Like do your thing and live your life, but if she sees you struggling and wants to help you, don’t you fucking dare turn her down.
She would most definitely love it if you were a musician, however If you are not but are interested in music, I could see the two of you having dates with each other where she would teach you how to play guitar.
She needs someone who isn’t too sexual. I feel like she would get annoyed with someone who wanted to have sex every day.
She would much rather spend her time just chilling out with you—existing within each other’s spaces.
If you’re the type that needs constant attention from your s/o when you’re with them, then she prolly isn’t for you.
🥦Midoriya: “I ain’t got no Type”
He is literally a walking, talking puppy dog. He would pretty much like anyone who has well-meaning motives and admirable goals.
You’re loud? Okay you must just be passionate.
You’re quiet? Okay you’re prolly just very pensive
I feel like he is the type that can fall in love with multiple types of people, but they would all have to be the kind of person that makes the first move because woo, chile… he is a nervous wreck. He would probably have an aneurysm in the midst of trying to ask you out, so just take the pressure off of the poor cinnamon roll and do it yourself.
If you’re not the type that likes chasing and would rather be chased, he isn’t for you.
Also get ready to talk about your problems because he is a Cancer and most definitely is willing to deal with emotions.
🐸Tsuyu: Logical
She would certainly like someone who is calm. Bakugou gets on her fucking nerves I can just tell lol.
You can have passion and determination for sure, but she would rather be with someone who carries those attributes quietly, with purpose, rather than boastful.
Like with Jirou, she would probably need someone who would just be okay with existing around each other.
You gotta be okay with her blunt nature.
If you are very sensitive to how people word things to you, and would rather have someone sugarcoat, then she ain’t the one for you, dawg.
💥Bakugou: Ballsy/Not a waste of space
You would have to be persistent as hell to wear down his walls, but not too overbearing or needy. Little things you would do here and there would add up
You would have to solidify yourself as an equal to him as well.
He probably would get annoyed as fuck if you were shy or timid or anything else that he would associate with weakness.
You would have be a person who has their shit together enough to have drive. You gotta have goals in mind and actually be working toward them. He don’t want no scrubs.
I think he would be the type of person to be protective over you, but that certainly doesn’t mean he wants a damsel in distress. You have to be able to hold your own, academically, physically and all.
(Literally just Kirishima whoops)
If you are the type of person who cant speak their mind and is overall nervous or timid you ain’t the one for him.
🏃🏻 Iida: Horse Girl/Guy
He would want someone who is on the same wavelength as him (Lets keep in mind that the wavelength is very hard to come by so he would eventually change his expectations)
He would love if his s/o was as driven as him and held very strong morals.
If you are the kind of person that works out everyday and has a strict diet or color codes your notes and make your own yearly planner or get on Pinterest for room ideas and have a bulletin board in your room with your schedule HAVE I GOT SOME NEWS FOR YOU.
I also feel like he would like horse girls/guys (horse people???) for some reason…
If you’re unnecessarily brash or overconfident or rude you are not the one for him.
😷Shoji: Plain Jane
He probably would want someone who isn’t very chatty, however if you talk a lot, that isn’t a total turn off. He would just want every conversation to have a deeper meaning behind it.
He is also a minimalist so if you are the kind of person who hoards things, you might have to change your lifestyle a bit to be with him.
If you ask questions like, “what is your plan for the zombie apocalypse,” he would certainly entertain this idea and go along with it, trying his best to give you a full, thoughtful answer, but don’t try to make meaningless small talk with him
Also be okay with just existing with each other rather than going out on dates.
If you are extravagant and extra tm then he aint the one for you chief.
😈Tokoyami: Edge Lord
You have to be the kind of person that is okay with his self-deprecation.
You two would make very dark jokes together probably.
If you have ever threatened to gouge your own eyes out or jump off a McDonalds sign to your death Im lookin at you.
Obviously its all jokes—a release to your perpetual state of existentialism.
You would also have to be the person that makes the first move. He would probably get a hint and close the space in between the two of you unlike Midoriya but he would most definitely still need you to make the first move.
He would love it if the two of you could just existent near one another, but would also be understanding if you needed more attention. He would find a happy medium by reading some poetry books aloud to you while you're cuddled up.
👀 Koda: A Soft Boss
You would have to be patient—he has a lot of reservations over pretty much everything.
So he needs someone to be more in charge in the relationship to pull him out of his comfort zone a little.
You have to be okay with being the one in the relationship to kill all of the house spiders (actually probably not kill—more like catch and release)
👣Hagakure: Preppy
You would have to be on pretty much the same vibe as her—energetic, upbeat and unafraid to speak your mind.
She likes people who are overall positive (girl, honestly, idk what else to put for her ass)
🦈Kirishima: One of the Dudes
Manly
You would have to make it very obvious that you were into him. He has a lot of things going on in the little brain of his, so a crush would probably fly over his head. He would just think that he admires you because you're so awesome.
The fact that he wants to hold you would translate into “I wanna arm wrestle them”
The fact that he wants to take you out on dates would turn into, “I want to hang out with my bro.”
You would practically have to scream at him that you wanted him to be more than friends. The friend zone is pretty much an inescapable abyss with this one, so you would have to try extra hard.
If you are the type of person that can sit through hours of action movies and still get pumped during the twelfth high speed chase scene, this might just be your mans.
If you don’t mind him being completely ignorant to your romantic needs at times and you basically just being best friends in your relationship then this might be the man for you.
If you have a habit of lying or a vindictive nature then he isn’t the one for you.
❄️🔥Todoroki: A Therapist
I could see him being with multiple different personalities since he is overall confused with human interaction. I feel like he would be willing to get to know anyone.
You gotta be patient with him though since he takes everything so literal (If you live off sarcasm then it will be super difficult for you)
He would like someone who is very understanding
A good listener, but also can give good feedback.
If you're the kind of person that gets uncomfortable with oversharing or can’t handle when people come to you with their problems all the time he ain’t the one for you.
🎹Yaoyorozu: Cheer-leading Captain
Someone to hype her up, but also lead.
She would certainly certainly be attracted to someone that is of a type A personality. She admires people who are driven and successful, so as long as she sees that you are putting in effort and have a strong sense of determination you're good!
This girl doubts herself so much, so you have to be willing to spend your time hyping her up.
Be willing to try 50 different types of tea.
She would certainly want to go out on dates all of the time, so if you are more of a home body she aint the one.
⚡️Kaminari: Mean Girl/guy
Literally anyone who will give him the time of day, but this boy loves a challenge.
If you are the standoffish, sarcastic, vindictive type then this might be your mans.
He loves rough banter and would totally be the type to pick on you just to see your adorable angry face. He thinks that it ‘spices things up’.
Probably into the more sensual typee of person as well (if you consider yourself a man-eater he would literally fall in love so quickly so be gentle okay? Don’t hurt our pikachu)
I feel like he’s the type of person that would ask you to “Yaaas! Please stomp on my face, kween”
Bonus points if your last name ends in an ‘o’ sound (shinsou, bakugou, jirou, ashido)
He is the type to want to show you off to everyone so if you’re the bashful or timid type then he might not be the one for you.
Mineta: Ew
Moving on… Nothing to see here folks.
🐷Ashido: Two halfs of a Whole Idiot
 Needs someone who will hype her up.
You would certainly have to be the one to sweep her off of her feet because I feel like she is so friendly that she just might accidentally friend-zone you without even knowing it.
If you quote vine/tiktoc daily then I am looking at you.
You would probably also live on social media so I could see the two of you being that cute couple on YouTube or Instagram that does silly/sweet things with one another. 
If you have a problem with a very loud, obvious relationship then she prolly isn't the one for you. 
😴Shinsou: The Mom Friend
He probably wouldn't enjoy someone who was constantly in his face (although if he did end up with someone like this it would be hella slow-burn-- an acquired taste if you will)
He would probably gravitate toward someone who calmly checks up on him and who he could lean on to give him motivational speeches. 
This boy is low-key emotional and has low self esteem, so if you are good at reaching through to him then he would certainly fall for you. 
I think that he would be the type to eventually become very affectionate and want to take you out on hella dates to (passively) show you off to the world.
If you are hyperactive and loud that might make him close himself off before you can break his emotional wall, so he might not be the one for you.
✨Aoyama: Ego Booster/Ballerina
someone who will believe in him and compliment him (or even just acknowledge his existence actually)
I could totally see him dating a ballerina, because he would be so enamored by their majesty. 
Like he finally found someone as magnifique as him, wow. 
You would have to be the type of person that is okay with very forward advances. 
Like get prepared for “will you go out with me?” spelled in cheese by your front door. 
If you cant handle people who chase this hard, then he might not be the one for you. 
🎞Sero: Not the Sharpest Tool in the Shed
He is idiot sexual and no one can change my mind
If you find yourself searching your kitchen every five minutes to check if there is new food, walking into a room of your friends to annoy them for five minutes before leaving, or have a album in your phone with over 1,000 reaction pics, I am lookin at youuuuu!
He would most definitely be the person to chase, but he would do it very carefully to test the waters.
He wouldn't chase too hard, so if his advancements would go over your head the first time you're in trouble!
☁️Uraraka: Girl/Boy Next Door
She would fall for a sweet guy/girl. 
they would have to be an overall, kind spirit, but still have great goals.
If you're the type of person that can goes “Oh look at the moon!” and then ends up talking about a random topic like Bigfoot or aliens while looking at the stars, I could see her falling for you.
More than anything I feel like she admires driven people, so if you have shaky or unsure morals or goals, she probably isnt the one for you.
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