#but also....it fits SO well and it may be worth it just for the satisfaction of Seeing it

[otterknowbynow]

the question is of course how badly do I want an ed fanvid set to différent

#because if I do make one it is gonna be like. pretty much entirely for me. it's the finest intersection of my interests and mine alone etc #but also....it fits SO well and it may be worth it just for the satisfaction of Seeing it #there is also of course the fact I Need another project and this is the only idea I've had that's been like. OH. #shush keep it down now #el watches the gay pirates

[tripleyeeet]

BLEED YOU DRY (1)

SUMMARY: When you awake to find Astarion attempting to drink your blood, you find yourself making a interesting decision.

PAIRING: Astarion & Female Reader (reads as Gender Neutral but future chapters will be femme focused, just a heads up!)

WORD COUNT: 3,273

WARNINGS: Bloodsucking, that's about it?

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Okay, so I'm aware I'm way ahead of schedule for this Haunted Hoedown thing but I'm going to be gone for a few days in the middle of it so I figured I'd get a headstart now to make sure I get every day done but also to build the hype? Maybe?

Basically this is going to be a little twelve part miniseries based on prompts from this writing challenge. I'll make a masterpost either tonight or tomorrow with all the ones I chose, plus some other stuff, so you guys know what's going on!

The prompt for this particular day was "I want to watch you bleed."

CHAPTER LIST / MASTERLIST / NEXT CHAPTER

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The squirming tadpole behind your eye is what wakes you up. Its constant movement, wriggling from edge to edge quickly prompts you to groan and palm your eye, attempting to suppress the feeling as you blink through the darkness. It takes a moment to adjust —to feel that twitch of the creature die down— and when it does there’s a sigh of satisfaction that leaves your lips.

Despite how long it’s been, you’re not sure you’ll ever get used to the fact that you have a parasite living inside your mind. Even after experiencing the insertion firsthand, you often forget it’s there, looming behind your retinas, awaiting use every time you run into another. Normally it’s so still, barely inching out of place; sitting there, incubating within your thoughts. Tonight though, something’s urging its presence. Keeping it awake as you close your eyes again, scrunching up your face once it moves a second time.

Angrily, you sit up and turn your head, suddenly catching Astarion’s gaze, noticing the open-mouthed grin he offers in response. 

“Shit.”

You narrow your eyes, focusing on his teeth. How bared they are; ready to strike at a moment's notice despite the only food lying around being you. “Were you just about to bite me?” you ask and almost immediately he attempts to play it off as if it were nothing, scoffing and rolling his eyes. 

“I wasn’t going to hurt you if that’s what you’re insinuating. I was only going for a nibble.” 

You can feel your tadpole squirm. He’s telling the truth, albeit for reasons that are more selfish than he lets on. Despite seeming otherwise, he only wants to drink from you for strength —for energy. His desire to kill you is minuscule, lingering in the shadows of his mind for a potentially later day but surprisingly such notions don’t scare you. Astarion may be a bloodthirsty creature but for now, he’s an ally.

“And you didn’t think to just ask first?” You raise a brow at him, watching his expression twist into something bordering between confusion and interest. 

“I’m sorry, just ask?” he parrots, exploring your features and how they remain calm despite the context.  

He was expecting you to be angry. To throw some kind of fit and deny. It’s what any normal person would do, but considering the circumstances, offering up a little blood to build up the strength of someone on the same side is worth more than the annoyance that forms across your face. 

“Yes, like a normal person,” you chastise, taking in the scowl he offers in response. 

His brows furrow at the sound of your words, angling upwards to appear as sinister as possible, and you can’t help but snort. Something about his constant disapproval is almost humorous at this point.

“Normal? Darling, I’m a creature of the night. A blood sucking fiend. A—“

“Vampire, yes, we’re all well aware given the teeth.” You poke at your own canine, tapping the enamel with open lips just as he swallows hard and narrows his eyes. 

“Yes, well, obviously considering such details I thought it inappropriate to ask. People don’t typically agree to such perilous sounding terms,” he says, voice light and airy. Casual, you might say, despite the context. 

“So instead you were just going to go for it?” You raise your brow, a smirk playing across your lips as he rolls his eyes. 

“Seemed like the best possible option… at the time.” 

You offer him a quiet ah, nodding your head as the two of you remain still, watching each other. Trying to gauge how the other is feeling without the use of your tadpoles. 

Based on what you know about Astarion you assume he’s too stubborn to ask. Now that he’s caught, regardless of whether or not he needs the blood, he’ll never find himself in a position to be desperate enough to say those simple little words. Being a man of persuasion, he’ll most likely just talk his way into it —make it seem like the whole thing was your idea in the first place before diving right in. 

It’d be respectable if you weren’t the victim. If it were Wyll or Gale and you were to bear witness to his deceptions, you’d fully support it. Encourage it even if he were to ask your opinion.

Since it’s you though, you can’t help but feel a bit frustrated. Astarion and you have never been particularly friendly. Having only been around each other for a few weeks, all you’ve talked about is the Illithid and how you plan to get rid of it —what you’ll do after it’s gone. But even the latter conversations hardly spark specific details. Mostly they’re just brief mentions of wanting to run away. To become hidden after the war is over. 

You assume someone’s looking for him based on the way he speaks and carries himself. When you’re on the move he hides within the pack, using you all as a shield while he looks around. Always on high alert, his ears twitch at any foreign sound, his eyes dart to meet the faces of anyone you may come across. At night, he’s always the one to keep watch and over time you’ve come to realize it isn’t just because he doesn’t sleep. It’s because he’s looking for someone. 

Even now, as he stands above you, you can see his eyes looking past you to focus on the underbrush. The way they narrow with focus, pushing past your face. He can sense something that you can’t —feel the eyes of some foreign presence staring at the two of you. 

You’re tempted to use the tadpole to find out what exactly it is but quickly refrain once you hear the shuffling of branches behind you followed by Astarion’s breath of relief. 

“You alright?”

His eyes shut for a split second. His chest heaves a single breath and in that moment you’re struck with an odd sense of sympathy. The feeling of pity laces throughout your thoughts as you imagine Astarion’s life before all of this. You imagine it isn’t great. Considering he’s a vampire, there’s probably at least an inkling of trauma there after living, dying and coming back as something other than yourself. No sane person would be the same after that, especially when taking into account all the symptoms. Before his transition, he could do mundane things. Enjoy the pleasantries of life like the sun and sleeping and food. 

Nowadays, all it seems he craves is blood and power. Flesh of whatever he can get his greedy little hands on. The upper hand in any possible argument. Both make what Astarion is on the surface, but looking at him now, wondering what else lies behind that thick, defensive coat of first impressions, you know there are other things. Nicer ones he refuses to showcase. 

They’re the details of his life before everything. Traits reserved only for himself, and for some uncharacteristic reason, you’re tempted to find out what they are. 

“If you need to…” Trailing off, you feel your stomach twist at the realization of what you’re about to offer. The consequences are high, maybe even too high, but perhaps the benefits could be deemed higher. At this point, you’re certain no one else will give him what he needs. They’re all too noble or guarded to allow Astarion, regardless of his current allegiance, to drink. 

They don’t trust him. And even though you find yourself in the same boat, feeling the skepticism of your words start to echo in the back of your mind, you know it’s the most logical thing to do. Sure, it may not be the right one. By a long shot, it’s probably one of the worst ideas you’ve ever had, but you know deep down that it’s necessary for your survival. To ensure that, when all this blows over and the potential of you going your separate ways occurs, Astarion doesn’t view you as an enemy.

“If you need to drink, you can.” 

His eyes widen only a bit. Just enough for you to notice the slight shock that spreads across his features. “I can?” 

There’s a reluctance you feel begin to bubble up but instead of acting on it you merely shut it down, nodding your head. “Yes, but only a little. Don’t want you bleeding me dry before this whole thing is all over.” 

Somehow that makes him laugh. “Oh, darling, I wouldn’t dream of such a thing.” 

You force yourself not to smirk as he lies through his teeth. Knowing him, he’d suck you dry if it weren’t for the fact that there’s safety in numbers. “Unfortunately for me this isn’t a dream.” 

“Fair point,” he replies, taking a short step forward. After that he slowly begins to crouch towards the ground, watching you closely —focusing on the rise and fall of your chest as his face falls mere inches from yours. “For now though, I promise to do no such thing.”

“And you’re certain you’ll keep it?”  

He hums, a grin pulling at his cheeks. “For now,” he muses. “In the future though…”

He’s so close you can feel his breath. Hot and heavy puffs pushed through a low, far too sultry tone of voice that has you pressing your lips together in a thin line. 

Out of everyone, Astarion’s always been the most intriguing. The one you’ve had this constant back and forth with, debating whether or not to approach or run. Aside from the obvious vampirism, it’s quite obvious that he isn’t like the others. From what you’ve been able to piece together, he doesn’t have a cause. A God or some sort of leader he’s willing to lay down the law for. He’s not noble like Wyll or faithful like Shadowheart. He’s just Astarion. A bloodied wolf all by his lonesome, following the rest of the pack. 

You’re sure he has desires like the rest of them. Wants and needs that’ll inevitably be gifted to him at the end of this —so long as you all survive. Like everyone else, he has a purpose in mind, but what that purpose is is unbeknownst to you thanks to the charm he offers in replacement of the truth. Because of this, he feels almost like a treasure chest. A trove of untold riches kneeling before you, tempting you to open. 

“I’m sure the future will have us far enough away from each other where that doesn’t happen, so I won’t worry.” 

Almost immediately, he can tell you’re fishing for information. The way his brow slightly upturns and the flirtatious grin across his face transitions into more of a smirk. It makes you internally curse, knowing that no matter how hard you try you’ll never beat him at his own game. His way with words is too precise. Too calculated, even for someone like you who grew up convincing people of your lies. 

“You never know. Perhaps after this is all over I’ll follow you. Linger amongst the shadows until the time is right.” 

You can’t tell if he’s kidding. His voice is too convincing to be completely certain, so you merely roll your eyes. “Yes, well, if you do decide to drink me to death, be sure to make it quick.” 

He clicks his tongue, leaning slightly further in. “What would be the fun in that though?”

There’s an unfamiliar ache inside your chest. A rupture of pain that wreaks havoc against your ribcage, pounding. Now that he’s close to you, you can assume it’s always been there but because he’s so good at posing a distraction you weren’t fully aware of it until now. 

“Fair point,” you repeat his words back to him, deeply inhaling just as the tadpole suddenly shifts in tandem with your chest. Ebbing and flowing across your inner eye in time with your shaky breath, you notice Astarion pick up on it, humming knowingly. 

“You fear me, don’t you?” 

Despite the answer being blatantly obvious, your lips remained sealed. Closed off, regardless of the truths the rest of your body spills. 

“It’s quite alright, darling. It’s normal. Creatures of the night are hardly meant to be trifled with.” 

He’s in your face now, a mere hair’s length away, once again baring his teeth. Against your lips, you can feel the movement of his words pushing through the air, coating you in further reluctance as the withheld breath inside you finally releases. As it hits his face, he blinks and pulls away. Ever so slightly giving you the space you need to recollect your thoughts and swallow back the fear. 

He’s terrifying. Even you have to admit that. Unlike Lae’zel he’s more calculated in his intimidation, opting to pull you in —to make you feel comfortable— before he ultimately strikes. Because of this, his threats feel more authentic. Less like simple tactics used to get you to back off. They aren’t words of warning —they’re promises. Declarations of a moment he’s more than willing to make a reality if given the chance.

“Do you want my blood or not, Astarion?”

Your patience is thin. Your chest is in pain and while the tadpole inside unwittingly reaches out to his, driving you both closer as he instructs you to lie back down and get comfortable, all you can feel is temptation. Desire. 

Upon resting your head, you feel the connection between you grow stronger. Inside, your head flashes with icy sensations that trickle down towards your neck. Small tremors of what’s to come as Astarion positions himself around you. 

When he leans down, there’s a moment where you think of retracting. This is all too sudden, you think. A mistake made in hopes of gaining the upper hand. Just moments ago you were made unaware of the full potential of Astarion’s charms, but now that you’re lying beneath him, awaiting the moment he sinks his teeth into your flesh, you can feel the regret begin to build.

“It won’t last.”

Pulling yourself from your thoughts, you look to see him staring over top of you. Both of his arms are planted on either side of your head, bending at the elbow so that he’s low and close. “I’m sorry?”

“The pain. It won’t last long, I promise.”

Strangely enough, he sounds sincere. Not that that means much when a good portion of the words that exit his lips are lies. Still though, instead of returning to that previous headspace you merely breathe and nod, waiting for the moment the tadpole’s connection vibrates with confirmation and Astarion begins to lean in. 

It’s a slow process. Above you, his shoulders shift, pushing his arm to cup the back of your head and expose your neck. Against your skull, Astarion tightens his grip to steady the endless thoughts that race through your mind as you share a glance. It’s small but important. A moment of recognition that tonight is not the night you die at his hand, but merely a preview of what might come if your paths wrongfully cross. 

At the last second, you give him a curt nod and feel him dip, running the tip of his tongue along your jugular before the presence of teeth poke holes through your flesh. At first, it's painful. The blood that’s sucked through your veins pulsates through the open wound in stinging waves as you feign a soft groan. Then Astarion’s grip around your head tightens at the sound, pushing you further into his mouth. Further into the euphoria he takes as the feeling transcends into something numbingly cold. 

Your eyes flutter shut at his continued feed. The feeling in your hands begins to fade even as you somehow find them moving to Astarion’s back, one of them pressing against his shoulder, the other finding purchase in his locks. At that point, you can feel Astarion moan against you, desperation filling his every cell as his teeth shift further into your neck, prompting your eyes to shoot open. 

He’s going to kill you at this rate. To drink you drier than an insect's husk, so, through half-conscious pushes, you tell him to stop. To let go and to keep his promise as you grip the roots of his hair and pull. 

As it happens you see his eyes shift to yours. They’re blown out completely, the whites of his eyes stained red to match his ruby pupils. For a moment, they remain locked to your half-lidded ones, honing in on the way they start to flutter again before you see them tightly close. Then he finds himself ripping away and gasping for air. Coughing through the thick blood that coats his tongue as he stares down at your neck.

The wound is only slightly gaping. Two well-defined puncture wounds sit side by side, but at the moment you can’t feel them. Instead, there’s still only numbness. A space of nothing that lingers between your head and chest, making you shift to sit up and place your hand there, finding more blood. 

“See? Over before you know it, right?” He laughs but all you do is glare. 

“You almost killed me.”

“Ah, yes, but notice the key word being almost.” 

If you weren’t so heavy-headed you’d punch him in the throat. Maybe strangle him if you could get the right angle. “Yes, fine, you’ve had your fun. Now, do you need anything else or am I fine to pass out now?” 

You expect him to say something else. To make some quip about the safety measures of post-bloodsucking, but he doesn’t. Instead, he merely inches closer, staring at you as he reaches for your bloodied hand and pulls it close. 

Once again, your tadpole wriggles against your will. Throughout your skull, it practically dances as Astarion glances down, taking two of your fingers into his mouth with careful precision. If anyone were to see they’d most likely faint at the mere lewdness of it. Frozen in time, your body refuses to move as he laps the blood off your skin, staring at you through hooded eyes that make you want to scream.

You’ve never been in this kind of position before. Sure, you’ve experienced many kinds of intimacy, both sexual and not, but somehow this feels different. Forbidden, in a sense. As if sharing this moment is not only wrong but also against some sort of ethical code. 

At first, you wonder if it’s because blood isn’t necessarily something that’s given. Always taken. In battle, it’s ripped from your skin through the means of injury. Punctured or sliced out of you at the hands of a sword. No bond goes along with it. No mutual agreement that any life will remain once the deed is over. 

But then you begin to think of Astarion. The elven vampire now infected with the Illithid. Like you, he’s been changed. Subtly shifted into something new. Overall, your transformation isn’t nearly as different as his. Before the infection, you could still enjoy the pleasantries of being human, but still, there’s this connection that draws you towards him. It makes its presence known within the tadpole. Throughout the movements that echo in your minds as Astarion cleans the last of the blood away, looking at you with soft eyes.

“I consider this a gift, you know,” he says, dropping your hand, and moving away to stand without so much as a thought. 

You blink back your confusion, trying your best to focus on the genuine-looking smile that appears as he takes a few steps backwards, never breaking eye contact until he telepathically adds I won’t forget it then stalks away. 

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[koishiro]

Nymphomaniac | 방탄소년단

˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆ — 𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒 : Jungkook, the headmaster’s son, is just trying to make it through school unnoticed but with his academic smarts and undeniably good looks it’s no surprise when he gains the attention of a certain student

˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆ — 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 : virgin!Jungkook x nymph!fem!reader

˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆ — 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄 : fluff/smut/school au

˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆ — 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 : corruption, sub!Jungkook, loss of virginity, oral m!receiving, slight nipple play if you squint, penetration, you both make a sex tape, teaching Kook how to kiss.

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Gaining stares before I had even stepped foot into school was something I became used to. In fact, it was a daily occurrence at this point. Everywhere my eyes drifted were faces with downturned eyebrows and tight lips.

My steps felt heavier as murmurs reached my ears - what they said was always about me, yet never directly to me. The whispers traveled like wildfire around the school grounds; everyone seemed to know my secrets and have their own opinion on what should be done with them - none of which gave any relief or peace from the situation in hand.

Every girl's lips moved in hushed conversation as I walked through the hall, and their gazes followed me with burning intensity. The contempt was so thick that it almost felt physical. I heard snatches of whispered phrases float in the air - "disgraceful," "just like her mother" - making clear what they thought of me and my ways. But no-one dared utter these words to my face, then they would have something to gossip about.

The boys would look at me with a strange, heated hunger in their eyes. I was like an oasis of pleasure in the desert of their lives – something that could quench any thirst they may have had. My gaze and my body language seemed to be inviting them closer, as if I wanted one or more of them to take advantage of me in whatever way they wished. It felt shameless, but it also satisfied some internal craving for carnal satisfaction that drove my every action and thought.

“𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬?“ Turning around to face the boy I had been occupied with in the closet for the past 30 minutes, I sighed.

I opened my mouth to tell him no and that he should just move on to some other girl until I decided it wasn’t worth it and instead, turned around and walked off in the opposite direction.

It was times like this that would remind me of my mother, a strange kinship of sorts; as if I could feel her in my bones, see echoes of her lurking within me.

It was disconcerting and uncomfortable - like sliding into the dress she wore when I was a child, and realizing it still fit well after all these years. A reminder that everything she taught me has taken root somewhere within myself to grow or wither at its own will. Times like this made me yearn for the distance only death can bring.

Everyone in this boarding school had heard of my mother – a woman of dubious reputation, who the headmistress once described as “sowing her wild seeds”. The other students whispered when I passed by and cast judgemental glances at me as if I too would follow my mother's path. But they didn’t know that I was determined to make something better for myself, no matter how low people perceived me because of my lineage.

Nonetheless it seemed like everywhere I went all eyes were on me – judging every move and misstep like an unforgiving jury watching its victim carefully with discerning scrutiny.

I was sixteen when the diagnosis came in. Nymphomania – an insatiable craving for sexual relationships and gratification. A shadow had been cast into my life, and it seemed like no matter how hard I tried to control it, nothing worked - the cravings were always there somewhere beneath my skin, bubbling up and consuming me until all that mattered was finding a way to release them.

Masturbation could only do so much; soon enough even that wasn't enough anymore. So through trial-and-error experimentation over time, I gained a reputation amongst the boys of my neighbourhood as The Local Whore.

I straightened my back and kept my head high as I walked through the grand halls of this prestigious school. Everywhere around me were the daughters of the rich, prancing about in their designer clothing, whispering secrets behind their fingers and sizing me up with judgments hidden in their eyes. They all used their daddy’s money to get here, although I was no different.

I clasped my hands together, feeling the edges of my fingernails press into the soft flesh of my palms; a reminder that although I was no different - it had been a long road that had brought me to where I am now.

My father's teachings still echoed in my ears: insistent, unbending and unyielding in his belief that God alone could help me become who he wanted me to be. Little did he know, if only he could see me now - standing here on this threshold between two disparate worlds - how wrong his once convinced assumption were.

I had convinced myself that he chose this school over any other simply to pretend, possibly forget, that he even had a daughter. He’d take this opportunity to fix what was left of his reputation back home. After-all, “𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳“ as my father liked to remind me.

The school was like something out of a fantasy book, with it's broken brick walls and long narrow corridors. It seemed to exude an air of respect - the colour black ran through its veins, ironically the colour of sin, from the carpets lining the floor, to the trophy cabinets that decorated its walls.

Everywhere you looked there was something mysterious and spine-tingling about it; almost as if you were surrounded in darkness despite being standing in full light. Every footstep echoed throughout this old building making for a seemingly never ending playing field for exploration.

The building loomed over the campus, two stories high and multi-winged with rows of windows looking out on a sprawling intercontinental view. Its walls were pale gray brick and its roofs vermillion slate, an unusual yet distinct combination that resonated grandeur in its tallest spires.

The entrance hall was wide enough for four people to pass without shoulders brushing; within were two connected wings built side by side – one pink granite the other white marble – signifying gender separation due to firm religious beliefs held by those inhabiting it's spaces. Deep down inside these walls resided 500 students following their separate schedules from breakfast through dinner.

Although they didn’t do a very good job at separating us considering we still had to pass one another in the halls on occasion in order to traverse other parts of campus.

The school was a large white structure set back from the road. The front driveway coiled around neatly trimmed trees, and garden beds decorated with vibrant flowers lined the entrance walkway like soldiers on parade. From afar, it looked like an ivory castle; up close it revealed its immensity- straight lines of classrooms flanked by geometric terraces of dormitories that seemed to stretch for miles in either direction.

Inside there was a large reception office staffed by friendly faces all too eager to please visitors, within it were walls covered in cabinets full of trophies earned from countless victories in sports and academics alike.

I had been transferred here a few months prior under the instruction to finish my senior year unless I want to stay here another year by failing, that was not going to happen.

But that still wouldn’t stop me from having my fix.

But it also meant I needed to find myself a tutor, and fast.

I ventured through a labyrinth of silent halls and corridors, each one a mirror to the last. Everywhere I went seemed to draw me further inwards; closer to an unknown destination that even the most experienced navigator would struggle with.

I trudged down the empty hallways of the school, my feet dragging somewhat as I made my way towards the study hall. A bright light shone out from an open doorway and when I looked up to see what it was that beckoned me closer, no less than an angelic figure stood before me.

His brown hair was thick and slightly wavy, with a tousled look, almost having a golden sheen to it from the sunlight streaming through the arched windows at one end of the hallway; His eyes were like two pools of melted chocolate, deep and rich. He smiled slightly as he opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out except for a few notes from some unheard song playing.

From beneath the thin frame of his glasses, two round lenses like a pair of moons framed a pair of shining golden-brown eyes that reached out to capture the warm rays of their own miniature sun within themselves. They glinted with every motion he made, each sparkle or twinkle depicting an emotion he held so deeply and passionately in his heart.

His facial features were a mosaic of perfection. Dark brown curls cascading past his ears, framed by high-cut cheekbones and an angular jawline flecked with the faintest of stubble that I longed to run my finger across. His lips were thin and delicate, rosy in hue and slightly parted with a small mole just below adding an extra layer of charm — almost as if it was begging for a kiss. With every feature I beheld, my heartbeat quickened faster until I found myself unconsciously crossing one leg over the other in sudden need.

He was lean and toned, his muscles standing out subtly beneath the crisp fabric of his white button-up shirt. Although it did nothing to conceal his shape, the garment lent him a certain refinement that was offset by the sleek black slacks he'd chosen to wear. Completing this modern silhouette was a bag slung around his neck.

He was tall and well-groomed with a chiseled jawline that seemed to be carved from granite, his thick, dark hair was a wild tangle of curls, obscuring his vision and causing him to pause in frustration. He slowly raised a hand with pale blue veins running through it and swept aside the stubborn locks, revealing his gentle brown eyes that had been hidden by the mass of hair. As our gaze connected for an instant, I saw his cheeks flush crimson like flames dancing on kindling wood.

I knew who he was, how could I not?

Jeon Jungkook was one of the many tutors on campus, and his specialty lay in poetry and fiction. He read voraciously, soon turning to painting and ceramics as well. Wherever he went, he had a book tucked into his arm or peeping out of some bag on his back like an extra limb; when girls stopped him to ask for help with their own work, instead of putting down the novel or essay in his hand as most would have done - uncomfortable from being caught reading – Jungkook held onto it tightly as if afraid it might vanish if not clung to with enough force.

But that’s not what caught my interest, no.

He was the son of the Headmaster, he was off limits. He couldn’t be any more perfect if he tried.

Luckily for me, I was in need of a tutor and I wasn’t going to settle for just any tutor.

Thankfully we were allowed to have a tutor of any sex as long as there was a person of authority to watch over. Considering my target was the headmaster’s son, there was no need for a third person, he was trustworthy in the board’s eyes. A sinless being.

I just had to figure out how to approach him without scaring him off.

I followed Jungkook into the quiet study room, my mind spinning with plans. He continued on towards a back room, producing a small silver key from his pocket to unlock it before walking in alone. My footsteps were nearly silent against the aged hardwood floors as I made my way closer to where he had gone until an unexpected slam caught me off guard and sent my heart racing.

I took the opportunity to poke my head in, cautious but curious. My eyes landed on Jungkook, in his school uniform with his sleeves rolled up and revealing veiny arms. His hands raked through his locks frenetically as he leaned his elbows on his knees in front of a canvas screwed up tight with colors ranging from yellow to red, seemingly an old painting with how dry the paint was; it looked like a battle between light and dark was taking place much like the inner battle he was having. I felt mesmerized by the sight; it seemed even more beautiful because of Jungkook's fury evident upon his face while he crafted what appeared to be yet another masterpiece.

The room was of decent size, with a carpeted floor tucked under layers of dust sheets that served to protect it from any stains Jungkook might throw its way. A large black-framed window at the front travelled up towards the ceiling, creating a pitched skylight as if it were a centerpiece overlooking the back of the school. Along one wall ran an expansive shelf system - books and pottery pieces spilled out in this makeshift archive - while opposite leaned three easels for paintings and sketches he had been working on.

The room was alive with the glow of possibility. Canvases were propped against the walls haphazardly, their unfinished stories waiting to be completed. Paintbrushes and pencils spilled out of cups on an old desk tucked away in a corner, forming their own miniature rainbow beneath the soft light shining from a paper lamp nearby. All that remained now was for someone to take up those tools and paint something beautiful into existence.

Jungkook leaned back in his chair, hands buried in his hair. He pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose with one hand while raising the other to sweep away fallen strands of brown hair from across his forehead. His eyes were a deep brown as he looked off into the distance, taking a moment to think, breathe.

He stood in front of the canvas and surveyed the palette, eyes narrowed and deep in thought. At last he reached forward with sure hands, taking a brush from its holder before selecting two tubes of paint. As I watched on as if transfixed by a spell, he put them together on his brush then blended them together into an orange-hued swirl which seemed alive to me - undulating between reds and yellows but never settling completely either hue. With slow purposeful strokes amplified by deliberation that seemed almost religious in devotion to creation, he slowly placed each drop onto the canvas where it lay shimmering like a living thing.

Until the stupid door creaked and his eyes met mine.

I didn’t let this falter me though and instead entered the room to admire my surroundings and him further, leaving my bag near the door.

"Y-Y...n," His deep voice caught me off guard, rumbling through my body with a feeling of admiration. How had he known my name? I suppose being the Principal's son had its benefits, although it was neither told nor asked for. Nonetheless, his choice of words and delivery sent a shiver down my spine - that made me want to hear him say it over and over again.

He sounded small, shy… nervous.

”I-Is there something I can help you with?” He set his paintbrush down and rose to meet me as I crossed the room towards his desk in the far corner of his makeshift studio.

I ran my fingers along the criss-crossed grains of weathered wood, tracing flowery patterns left by long forgotten layers of paint. My eyes drifted up slowly until they connected with his soft, comforting yet shy gaze through an almost tangible bond that seemed to echo throughout the room.

“Yes actually, you’re going to tutor me” I said without hesitation.

“I need help getting out of this shit hole” I now stood in front of him as I heard him suck in a breath.

“M-My help?” I nod my head in reply, “I’m failing my lectures and according to someone, you seem to be passing all of them. If I don’t pass by the end of the year, your father and mine are going to keep me here for another year and in no way is that happening.

Lightly I traced my fingers up his chest, exploring the contours of his form with delicate precision. As I reached the base of his neck, my fingertips met with a loose tie that had managed to escape its own confines and was now splayed across one side of our bodies.

Pausing for a moment as if in thought, I carefully straightened it before smoothing out any creases from within his shirt that had been left in strife by this foreign presence. As my hands brushed against his torso gently guiding itself along each thread as though reading braille, all the while I continued my explanation.

“And who better to teach me the ways of a long and sinless life than the headmaster's son” I finish, tilting my head to the side.

“I-I’m not sure-”

“Would there be no way of convincing you otherwise?” He switched his eyes back and forth between mine, his pink blush turning am even deeper red, if that was possible.

“I c-can’t tutor girls” His eyes flickered away from my gaze, and he shuffled a bit on the spot while he glanced up at me with sheepish eyes that betrayed both shyness mix of nervousness.

“And why’s that Jungkook? Do you get nervous?” I said with a twinkle in my eye and a teasing smile on my lips.

“G-god wouldn’t-” Before he could finish his sentence, I stepped forward and interjected with a graceful firmness. Stark stillness descended upon us and seemed to stretch on for an eternity as my hands slowly moved from their place on his tie until they rested firmly atop his chest. His gaze followed mine as we both watched the slow journey of him being guided gently backwards towards where he sat earlier.

“Let me guess, God wouldn’t approve hm? Is that what you were going to say?” Pushing him down to sit on the chair, I now stood over him which didn't last long as I soread my legs to straddle him, taking the time to get comfortable.

Jungkook, face now red with a surprised expression as if he had died and gone to heaven, placed his hands out as if he were caught red handed making sure to keep the remnants of wet paint away from us both - how thoughtful.

Wrapping my arms around his neck I continued, “How anout this, one lesson. I need to show my teachers and your father that i’m trying in my studies so i’m not a waste of their time and I currently need to pass at least one class. Considering you already have an easel and paint out, we can start here. If I get a B+ or higher we’ll continue our tutoring sessions but if I don’t we can stop. Sound fair?”

Still frozen in shock, all Jungkook could manage was a slight gulp as he repeatedly blinked in astonishment. Taking that as a yes, I turned around to face the easel, all prepped amd ready to use.

“So, where do we begin?”

I had always thought that watching someone go through the tedious task of setting up an easel and arranging paint palettes wouldn’t be that appealing. But then Jungkook came into the picture with his broad-shoulders and angular jaw, ready to begin his work, and my heart raced faster than any art class could.

His sensual movements displayed a kind of grace that made me painfully aware of how sex-deprived I was in comparison to him – here he was bringing beauty out of thin air, while all I wanted to do was to drag him to the floor and have my way with him.

His veiny hands, covered in now dry paint, as he set up an array of paint ready to use.

“What’s first?” I rose from his lap to rid myself of my clothing. With a single motion I removed my shirt and flung it on the pile of our discarded clothing.

The cool air rushed across my exposed skin as I removed my skirt. It joined its pile of clothing with a satisfactory thud. He paused, gazing on this new landscape as if memorizing every detail before reverting to his own state of semi-undress.

I had always thought that watching someone go through the tedious task of setting up an easel and arranging paint palettes wouldn’t be that appealing. But then Jungkook came into the picture with his broad-shoulders and angular jaw, ready to begin his work, and my heart raced faster than any art class could.

His sensual movements displayed a kind of grace that made me painfully aware of how sex-deprived I was in comparison to him – here he was bringing beauty out of thin air, while all I wanted to do was to drag him to the floor and have my way with him.

His veiny hands, covered in now dry paint, as he set up an array of paint ready to use.

“What’s first?” I rose from his lap to rid myself of my clothing. With a single motion I removed my shirt and flung it across the room, creating a pile of discarded clothing.

The cool air rushed across my exposed skin as I removed my skirt. It joined the pile with a satisfactory thud. He paused, gazing on this new landscape as if memorizing every detail before reverting to his own state of semi-undress.

“What's with that look? I don’t want my uniform to get dirty now do I?” I once again made myself comfortable on his lap between his spread legs as he clears his throat in shock.

I decided to paint a butterfly, something of purity. Jungkook tells me to start mixing the colours I need which he had set in front of me a few minutes before.

I began started with the outline, starting from the head and leading my way to the wings. Ten minutes passed by before I began seeing everything wrong with my so-called painting.

“I don’t think I’m doing this right” I could feel his stiff posture behind me, hesitating untik I felt his bare chest - shirt now unbuttoned to avoid any staining, displaying the silver cross necklace around his neck, slightly brushing against my back. “Can I - um - help… you?”

I nod and he lightly places his hands on top of my own just enough to guide me. He leads my hands across the canvas, leaving a hue of blues in it’s path.

Once the basics are done, Jungkook decides we were done for the day. Facing him, I push myself further onto his lap, “I-I’ll let you know when we can continue… this”

Jungkook trailed off when I pressed my hand against his chest, the still wet paint paint covering my hand left a print on his chest, marking him.

"Y’know, you’re really skilled with your hands” I trailed my eyes from the open shirt, exposing his lean chest up towards his eyes where they switched nervously between my own as I sloely lean in.

“Makes me want to put them to better use” I lift myself up slightly, causing his paint-coated hands fall to my ass.

Just as our lips were about to meet he backed up, “I-I’ve never… kissed anyone… before” if my heart was to fail me, it would be in this moment.

“B-But I want to kiss you Y/n, I want you to be my first kiss - I just don’t know… how” He professed, allowing a tint to coat his cheeks.

His eyes continued to switched between my own before taking their chance to catch sight of my lips.

I used my finger to lift his chin, leaning in closer to his lips to the point where I could feel the softness of them against my own and just about make out the lone mole beneath his bottom lip.

“Then kiss me Jungkook” I watched the nervousness take over his features. Doubt began to circle his eyes. “I’m not stopping you”

“I d-don’t know… I wouodn’t want to ruin it… can you - please” when he begins to fumble on his words I lean in, keeping my eyes on his perfect lips awaiting my kiss.

I run my finger over his bottom lip, Jungkook’s brown doe eyes turning a shade darker and the shin of the moonlight creeping in through the window was not hiding the look of want and need in our eyes.

“Can I do what Jungkook?” I pushed him further, enjoying the way he writhed underneath me.

“I want you to teach me how to kiss you properly, please Y/n” I couldn’t hold back any longer, not when any sight of purity in his eyes had disappeared, now replaced with want, need, sin.

I bring our lips together, I could already imagine the expression he held - eyebrows raised to the heavens, eyes blown wide and frozen in shock. What I didn’t expect was for Jungkook to suddenly give my ass a soft squeeze resulting in a hum to pass through from my lips to his.

My hands make their way across his back until I reach the back of his neck, leading to his hair and tugging his head back a little.

I took that moment to assess my work. Lips turned a nice, swollen red, eyes dazed and his mouth letting iut the softest of pants. Jungkook moves forward to reconnect our lips but frowns when I move back.

“Someone’s impatient hm?” I reached my arms back to loosen my bra, just enough to allow him a small glimpse of my nipple.

While doing so, I brought his dazed yet still shy smile to my lips, kissing both corners before continuing our kiss, taking the note of the soft moan extending from his throat.

My hands now explored his chest and iver his arms while my hips roll in a way that makes him pause the kiss to inhale sharply.

The cool wind blows upon us from the window, causing goosebumps to rise and my nipples to harden. This time I’m the one who’s caught off guard when I feel warm lips pressed to my chest, focusing themselves between the valley of my breats.

“You’ve gained confidence” I try to laugh a little to keep him at ease but it’s short lived when when he nips at my skin before adjusting his seating causing his bulge to to push against my aching clit.

Jungkook looks at my chest, and the trail of saliva and the fingerprints he’s leaving over my body as if he was taking a oicgure with his eyes.

Then he gets this look in his eyes as if he just had the grandest of ideas waiting to be revealed. His eyes flicked up to me, and it’s killing me how ready my body was for him.

“I-I have an art commission to submit in a week… for the university I want to attend and I need to submit something I find beautifully interesting and I - um - …I couldn’t think of anything until now… I’ve been putting it off until earlier …where I just slapped a few colours on a canvas…” he look down at our laps as if ready for my rejection.

“Are you saying you want to use my body to get you into college?” Jungkook furiously blushes at my blunt response.

“I won’t show your face and I’ll cover anything inappropriate. I’ll only photograph your body, nothing else I promise”

“I undersif you say no, it’s not something you hear someone ask you everyday, and I -”

“I’ll do it” I press my finger against his lips keeping my own to my finger, “but, I expect payment in return”

I could almost see his mind racing, trying out what I meant by - “payment?” I give him a wink as my own response but then he shifts again, his bulge still very much apparent.

“When do we start? I’m just a little too exited to have your hands all over me” if only he could understand the true meaning of my words.

Jungkook fumbles over his words a little bit before giving out a clear response.

“Would…would it be okay to start now… if that’s okay with you of course”

Slipping off Jungkook’s lap, I take the time to admire his ‘studio’ of sorts as he gathers the supplies needed for his submission. Paintings, what looked to be his, adorned the wall, books on other artists filled his shelves and an array of pottery pieces decorated the cabinets.

I turn to find him watching, smiling. “Don’t mind me, continue” I take an apple from a ceramic bowl I’m sure he made himself and take a bite, his eyes following every movement.

He gulped as he watched a trail of juice slowly glide it’s way down my chin, dropping to my chest.

“I-I’m ready… if you are” he finishes with a whisper without tearing his eyes away.

“Where do you want me?” This seed to snap him out of his daze, clearly having something else on his mind.

“Sorry?”

“Where do you want me positioned?” I clarified, setting down the apple. “O’oh - uhm - would over there be okay?”

Pointing to the only empty space in the room, he began setting up his camera with a clean dust sheet and a white wall as my backdrop. I made my way over, settling down on my knees with my hands placed in front - ready to be positioned any way he wanted.

Lifting up his camera and pointing it towards me, Jungkook visibly froze, taking me in. His eyes scanning over every inch of my body making me feel naked - maybe it would be better if I was.

Concluding this would be a better idea, I raised my right hand towards the strap of my bra and slowly pull it over my shoulder, maintaining eye contact the entire time.

"W-What are you doing?" I could practically see his heart ready to burst out of his chest like a comedy skit.

"I'm making it easier for you, wouldn't want the straps of my bra to be in shot now would we?" Jungkook made no move to capture any shots, just continuing to stare at my bra that was barely hanging on.

"Don't mind me, continue" I repeated the same words from earlier, "wouldn't want my photographer to get distracted" his eyes running over my cleavage as the blush begins to rise along his face.

Jungkook was still standing a fair distance away as I continued to tease him "Why are you so far away? surely you can't get any detailed shots from over there"

Stalking forward, he raised the camera level to his face as I heard the continuous shutter urging me on to proceed with my 'modelling'. My hands drifted from the tops of my thighs, across my stomach and leading towards my breasts, pushing them together as I stared straight into the lens of the camera, no doubt making contact with his own.

Continuing my many poses I leaned forward until I supported my weight on my hands and knees, my favourite position. Undoubtedly jungkooks too it looked like, with his tongue poking from between his lips and eyes trying not to linger for too long as to make me uncomfortable.

Crawling towards him as if he were my prey - no sudden movements as to startle him, I slipped my fingers between the loops of his school trousers, drawing him closer.

My hand wandered up towards the hand that helped support his camera, grasping his fingertip and letting it glide across the soft skin of my cheek, towards my lips where I placed a gentle kiss to the tip before letting them run down my neck, slower and slower down my chest, stopping at the valley between my breasts.

I guide his hand to push off the other strap of my bra before letting his hand grasp my breast. His mouth falling ajar, I close my eyes for a second, liking how his hand brings more warmth to my body.

"I bet she wonders what it would feel like if you touched her or how it would feel to please you herself, I bet she was thinking about it the entire time" I refer back to Adi from earlier.

Jungkook's eyes dart back to mine again, "but she'll never know, will she?" he shakes his head.

"And why's that?" I inclined

"B-Because I only want you to please me, Y/n" My eyes almost roll to the back of my head, his voice comes out deeper, sinned with lust.

I leaned up as far as I could on my knees to grasp Jungkook by the collar, his silver cross dangling in my face as if daring me to tarnish everything he'd ever known. Leading him by the collar and causing him to lean forward, I moved towards his ear, allowing his eyes to take in the rounds of my tits, "I know, I just wanted to hear you say it"

"Y/n... I want-" he cuts himself off as if the sinful words had burnt him, forbidding him from letting his desires take control.

"You want what Kookie? You have to say it" I slowly let my gaze wander down to the hard-on in his slacks, he had to be uncomfortable from the restrictions of his pants.

"Do you want me to touch you Kookie? Is that what you want? I need you to use your words or I won't know what it is you want" He visibly gulps, biting his lower lip as my hand only slowly creeps its way down from the collar of his shirt towards his aching dick before moving away back to his thigh.

"Y/n... please... can you touch me?" I almost moan just by the desperation in his voice, I begin to unbuckle his belt, running my hand over his bulge before taking him out of his slacks

Now standing straighter, Jungkook stood towering over me, the camera held in his hand lay limp by his side.

I sucked in a harsh breath, he was big. So fucking big and perfect.

I never believed in the saying that it was always the quiet ones but fuck was I a believer now. "I-Is this alright?" I just about managed to tear my eyes away and turning my gaze to him, almost like he wanted to hide himself away because I had been staring for far too long.

The sight of his pre-cum waiting at the tip of dick, teasing me.

"It's perfect, so damn perfect" Jungkook visibly relaxed a little but that didn't stop him from blushing harder.

"Why don't you start recording hm? that way you can capture more shots without having to focus, consider this as your payment" I instruct as I use my index finger to run up the base of his dick, Jungkook letting his mouth fall open with a nod.

Slowly and with a small shake of his hand, he lifted the camera in time to capture me squeeze the head of his dick, making him release a moan that could make anyone wet or pass out.

Using one hand I reach behind me to unclasp my bra, letting it fall to the floor while the other kept a hold on his dick. I pushed out my chest, causing his entire face to go red.

"Do you fantasise about them? How soft they would feel in your hand, massaging them? Or having them wrapped around your cock while I look at you with such innocent eyes until you cum?" stroking him with an occasional twist of my hand.

"Or how good they'd look in your mouth?" I wanted... no, needed to touch myself but this was about him, my little kookie.

"Oh my..." I watched his chest heave up and down, my nipples pushed out even more.

"I bet you would love to feel my lips around you, sucking and letting my tongue tease over your tip. The feeling of wanting to cum over my tits or deep down my throat, I bet you'd like that, wouldn't you" He quickly nods his head and I don't think he's realised he's admitted to it.

"You're so hard Jungkook, you're being so good for me right now" his hips bucked up, his muscles bulging under the sleeves of his shirt allowing me to make a mental note that he liked to be praised.

"Y/n... I'm - I - I... oh please keep going" His words became a complete mess as he grew closer, he throbbed in my hand. I wasn't planning on stopping.

"Cum for me Kookie, let me make you feel good" I sped up the pace of my hand, making sure to run my thumb over the tip before using his pre-cum as lubricant to squeeze the base of him.

Jungkook went to bite down on his lip but I tapped his thigh making him stop his actions. "I want to hear you, cum in my hand" he never looked away, even when I thought he would, he didn't.

With each twist of my hand, I knew only one thing would set him off completely.

Almost as if he knew something was coming, my eyes shined with a devious glint.

I places a short kiss to the tip of him setting him off, making him squeeze his hands into fists causing his veins to pop. I placed another one on the base of his dick, the second kiss making him lean his head back and his shoulders sag as his thighs tense on either side of me.

I was pressing my thighs together almost painfully to where my knees dug into the wooden floor watching him unravel in my hand.

His brown hair was now wet due to sweat, sticking to his forehead and glasses slipping from their original position. Sweat droplets running down his panting chest I so desperately wanted to lick.

When he calmed down, he said nothing. I got up from the floor and grabbed the camera he had still been holding and placed it on a side table, continuing the recording.

We weren't finished yet, far from it.

I made my way back to Jungkook and took a hold of his hands, leading him to step out of his now fallen pants and over to where I was originally posed but this time, I had him on his knees.

My pretty boy.

Placing my hands on his head, combing through his damp strands with his head tilted back and eyes blissfully closed, I let them wander down to his neck and over his shoulders. Sinking to my knees to gain more access with my hands I continued my wandering across his chest, feeling it constantly begin to lift and fall.

I continued my travels down over his abs that I dream of kissing my way down to scratch with my nails as I ride him until we both cum.

I lick my lips and admire the sight in front of me, my little Kookie in nothing but his unbuttoned shirt. I rub over his dick, giving him an occasional squeeze as I kiss the spot below his ear.

"Did you like it when I did this?" I squeeze him one more time and he responds by releasing a small whimper, urging me to continue my assault.

Releasing the grip I had, I placed my hands on his chest once again, gently pushing him to lay on his back, letting me straddle him as he finally cracks open his eyes to stare at me with those big doe eyes of his.

He watched me carefully and let his body relax when I brushed his tip with my thumb. My hand hardly fit around him going down the base.

can already tell by the way he's looking at me more than anything else that he's nervous.

"Shouldn't I... uhm. I read that I could make you feel good if I..." He dropped his eyes between my thighs and fully blushed.

I covered his lips with my own, my bare chest meeting his. When I pull away he's blushing even more, his eyes can't seem to figure where to focus.

"Just let me take care of you, okay?" He responds with a shy nod, I bite my lip at all the ideas I had planned for the future.

It may not be my first time but it is his and the last thing I want is to overwhelm him knowing that he's trusting me to be his first time.

So I start slow, leaving painfully sow kisses from his sharp jaw, making a trail down to his neck. The spot where his pulse lies is beating against my lips, telling me he's not only nervous but that he wants it as much as I do.

I push myself lower, kissing down his chest until I get to his unbelievably and perfectly cut abs which rise at the rhythm of his chest.

He licks his lips and it makes me want to kiss them and bite on them like I know he loves and turn them red until we're breathing like maniacs.

I graze my fingertips up the sides of his shaft, Jungkook's body tensing and calming down as my lips come in contact with him, I kiss from the tip all the way down as if I was making sure he never forgets the print of my lips on him.

My lips finally part around his cock, I arch my back so he can see the curve of my ass and the two dimples staring back at him.

My left hand works the middle section of cock while my tongue swirls around his head. I hollow out my cheeks, bringing out my cheekbones more, and to hear the "mmphs" coming from him as keeps a hand through his hair, tugging on it slightly.

I twist my hand up and down on him, liking how he unravels simply by my hand and mouth. I continue to pump him while flicking my tongue over his tip which makes him let out a deep breath.

My lips are probably glossed by now and my hair must be absolutely everywhere. His hand reaches out and pushes the hair that's fallen over my shoulder back to get a better view of my face.

"I-I like watching... you" It's hard for me to keep myself going, I could never have imagined Jungkook ever saying things like that.

When I remove him from my mouth, I can tell he was close but I didn't want him to cum just yet.

"We're not done yet" Jungkook continued to pant while I reached over into my bag I had left by the door and dug through to find a condom, followed by the loss of my underwear.

Jungkook sat up straighter, both of our eyes were glued to each other as I rolled the condom onto him, I slowly crawled myself to his side.

"If it becomes too much just tap my thigh twice and I'll stop" I remind him and I swing my other leg on the other side of his thigh.

I guide him between my clit, coating the condom with my wetness. Making sure I kept eye contact with him before pressing the head at my entrance and slowly sinking down. When I feel half of him inside me, we break eye contact and my mind turns off.

Fuck.

The room was silent other than the sound of both our moans being mixed together.

It felt like I was a virgin all over again, I had to let myself adjust to his size, I knew it wasn't going to be easy to fit him inside of me and fuck was he big.

Looking back at Jungkook, he had his head tilted back on the floor, his Adam's Apple bobbed and his neck covered in a sheet of sweat. I burned the image into my head.

If I could take a picture of this I would, but I guess the video would have to suffice I thought as I turned my head and stared straight at the camera, giving a little wink.

Turning my attention back to Jungkook, "Are you okay?" I managed to control myself for his well-being. "Do you still want to do this?"

"Y - You... t - this... I can't even think straight" He pants. "I still want this... with you" Everytime he opened his mouth I felt myself pulsing around him, causing whimpers to slip from his tongue.

I feel the vibrations of chest when I begin to move, he grunts with need, and my body jerks.

"Please keep g-going" He begged, his hands on my hips, and my hips began to move down on top of him, my chest was close to his face while his eyes were solely focused on me.

My hips rock themselves on their own accord, I focus on the way his body reacts, how his eyes try to flutter close but he won't let them.

"I like it when y - you do that" Jungkook leans his head back once more but I grab his jaw and direct his head back to me.

"Tell me what you like, tell me everything you like that I do that makes you feel good" I slowly rolled my hips in the same action and his mouth falls open and that damned groan that could make anyone incredibly horny just from hearing it caused me to do it again.

"T - That, when you go slow like that... I like that a lot" I repeat the action and this time I lift myself and drop on him causing soft whimpers to leave him before he can catch them.

"A - And when you... when you kiss me while you bounce like... Y/n don't stop" Our lips colliding and my lower half continues to connect down onto his.

He closes his eyes when I continue to lift and drop back down in repeated actions and pause to roll my hips down but I tap his cheek.

"Look at me Kookie, don't you think I look pretty when I ride you?" i bite my lip with a smile, knowing it's hard for him to get any clear form of a sentence out.

His eyes are half-lidded like he can't keep his eyes open. He pushes his hair out of his face and kept his eyes locked with mine.

"Mhm, I - I think you look... Y/n you're going to have to stop if you want me to answer you... I can't talk when you feel like this or when you move like that" This only caused me to speed up my pace, my hips rolling in a way which makes his nails pinch into my skin.

I feel myself clenching around him, I would be a fucking liar if I said I didn't feel so good right now.

Every time I feel his cock leave and enter me, my mind can't seem to think of anything else other than driving us both to finish.

I place my hands on his shoulders and this time it's my head being thrown back as I ride him faster and faster, I feel my body let go and enjoy the pleasure and it feels as if I had finally got my fix of a drug as If I was having withdrawals.

His hair was sticking to his forehead and his brown eyes were studying me. They were watching every facial expression I made when I felt him his deeper inside of me each time I dropped down onto him. They study how my body reacts when his hands meet my skin and how my nipples ache to feel his tongue.

He reads me like a book, leaning forward I feel the warmth of his tongue on one of my nipples and my other being rolled between his index and middle finger.

"Fuck how did you..." He manages to get me to say as I roll this time and feel my entire body heat and melt.

I remember how I also read that women gain pleasure from this kind of stimulation... and I like the sounds you make when I do it, do you like it?" Did he not hear me? Or did he just like being told how skilled his tongue was becoming by the minute?

He stares up at me while he continues to swirl his tongue around the bud and squeezes at my other boob, my pussy wraps around him like a vice making him release a string of moans around my nipple and it sends waves of pleasure through my body.

"Shit..." I grind my hips into him at a rhythm that makes him stop and drop his head between my breasts.

His hands instinctively fly to my waist, guiding me at the same pace my hips move. I lift his head by gently grabbing his hair.

"Let me see how good I feel, don't look away from me" I watch the pleasure write itself across his face, his eyes say it all and his moans only encourage me further, he couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.

My hips buck and he lifts his own to match mine which causes me to grip around him. I felt like cumming on the spot when I felt the warmth oh his tongue on my neck.

Jeon Jungkook was giving me hickies, from my neck to the top of my breasts while he whimpered against my skin as if he couldn't help it.

"Y - You just feel too good... so good" His eyes are slipping closed again but he doesn't let them, his nails dig into my hips and the sting feels so good, my own nails scratch down his chest and abs as I've been wanting to do from the start.

My hands slide up his body to hold onto his muscles and my hips buck faster into his.

Jungkook's breathing was ragged, all over the place, my body was set on eagerness, and I arched my back into into his body. Jungkook wrapped his arms around my waist tighter and brought me closer, I rose my head to face the ceiling, sounds left me almost pathetically.

"I - If you keep moving your hips like that, you're going to make me cum" His jaw tightened, I slid my hand through his brown hair and pulled his head back.

"That's what I want, I want you to cum for me Jungkook" His hips tense below me when his cock throbs inside me, and his face flushes deeply.

Not only was he close but so was I, all I could focus on in that moment was the that stupid cross necklace as if shaking its head at me in disappointment.

"Y/n..." I made sure to watch how he moaned my name and how he squeezed my hips tightly while his hips bucked as I kept going.

He twitched inside of me, no doubt filling the condom and mouth dropped open as I could feel every drop he let out. It caused my body to writhe against his, shuddering while I moaned his name as if it was the only word in my vocabulary.

I dropped my head against him, our bodies felt stuck together, combining into one like they didn't want to be apart from the other.

It took us two minutes to calm down, my chest was heaving against his and my throat felt sore from all the moaning as well as the nice sting from the marks he left on my neck and hips.

Lifting my head to look at his face I wiped the corners of his eyes with my thumbs, ridding the post-sex tears that threatened to fall.

Once he eventually opened his eyes, I took the liberty of checking over him, making sure he was okay.

Once I concluded he was, my attention was brought back to the chain around his neck.

a symbol of innocence, faith, purity.

Combing back his damp hair, I leaned towards his ear, "Think of me when you try and pray your sins away tonight"

Let’s hope his father never comes across this video.

thank you @mikrokosmosjk for waiting so patiently >.<

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10 Thrifting Tips – Part ? I lost count just check my thrifting tag

1) Make friends with the staff. If you go into a particular thrift store frequently it’s well worth it to get friendly with the staff. Ask them about their day, chat with them about what you’re buying, infodump if you’ve found something exciting and unusual. When the staff get to know you and know what you buy they’ll start pointing out things in the store that have come in since the last time you were there, that fit your interests. They may even start putting things aside for you. Recently I walked into my favorite thrift store and had 2 separate staff members say ‘Oh I’ve got something for you’. Plus having the staff greet you by name and having little inside jokes with them just makes the whole experience more fun.

2) Brita jugs turn up at the thrift store frequently. If tap water in your area is safe but has A Taste, keep an eye out at the thrift store.

3) Coffee making equipment. Capsule coffee makers, the wire racks that hold the capsules, French presses, these all get donated frequently. The occasional espresso machine comes in – and goes out very quickly. Now and then you’ll find pour-over coffee equipment. If you like your bean juice you can get the equipment you need to make fancy bean juice at the thrift store.

4) Handmade pottery mugs. Story time: About 6 or 7 years ago I went into a thrift store and someone had obviously just cleaned out their mug cupboard and donated a pile of handmade pottery. I bought 4 because I thought they were cool, very tactile, nice to hold. This AWOKE something in me. Humans have used handmade pottery for thousands of years and there’s something about holding a handmade mug that sparks a genetic memory of warmth and comfort. Pottery also has much better thermal properties than mass produced ceramic, hot stays hot longer and vice versa with cold. Build up a little collection of handmade pottery mugs from the thrift store, each one has its own personality and it brings joy using them.

5) In the same vein: teaspoons. Build up a collection of fun teaspoons and take joy from using different ones depending on your mood. I have one with an owl on the end and another with a rose, a brass one with a wiggly handle in the shape of a snake, one that has the branding of an airline that now only uses wooden stirrers - probably because people kept pocketing the stainless-steel teaspoons (I always wanted to steal one as a child but never had the nerve). Whenever I need a teaspoon it’s always a little endorphin boost to open the drawer and select the perfect one for today.

6) If you need something to do a specific job, be patient, you will find the perfect thing eventually. I switched to solid shampoo and my old soap dish wasn’t big enough to hold my shampoo bar and my regular soap, so I waited and watched and found the perfect little glass tray that was exactly the right size and fits perfectly on the shelf in my shower. I could have bought a brand new made-for-that-purpose multi soap holder, but it wouldn’t have been as cool looking and when I’m done with it, it wouldn’t necessarily get another life.

7) Gift supplies. Thrift stores often have a selection of unused gift wrap, bags, bows, cards. It’s worth it to sift through what they’ve got and buy any you think you might use – even if you don’t have an immediate use for it. That stuff can get expensive so if you can create a small stash then, when you need it, you won’t have to shell out $$.

8) Look for things that can be made over – or thrift flipped as the DIY content creators like to say. There’s so much satisfaction from looking at something that was plain ugly when you bought it and you’ve turned it into something pretty. It doesn’t need to be a major transformation that requires 5 different power-tools and 100 bucks worth of supplies. It can be as simple as a lick of paint, but every time you look at you will feel good about it.

9) Sometimes it’s worth buying something that’s just really cool and figuring out a use for it later. I bought the coolest little silver plated mustard pot; it has 3 legs and at the top of each leg is a lion head. Do I eat mustard much? No. Did I know what the heck I would use it for? No. I get bad indigestion and keep antacids on hand, I hate how once you tear open the roll, they tend to spill everywhere so I like to put them in something. Guess what holds exactly one roll of antacids? If something is just freaking awesome but you don’t know what you’d use it for, you will find a use (and it will be so much cooler than anything else you might have bought for that purpose).

10) Use the fancy stuff. Don’t ever look at something in a thrift store and think: that’s too fancy, I’ll never use it. If it’s not bought and used it ends up in landfill. Save it from the landfill and use it. Today I bought the most OTT fancy silver pepper shaker to sit next to my stove and hold ground pepper for cooking with, one of my housemates never puts the damn pepper back in the cupboard when he’s finished with it, so now we have this ostentatious silver shaker next to the stove top. One of my dogs can be relied upon to get half of his food on the floor before he hoovers it up, I could have got a plastic mat to feed him on but I had a spare thrifted marble cutting/serving board (I have a problem, I own 3, I have so much trouble resisting them), and another plus - he can’t destroy it like he would a plastic mat. I keep my toothbrush in a crystal bud vase. I decant my micellar water into a bottle shaped like a seahorse. I eat off pretty vintage pink glass plates. Using the fancy stuff from thrift stores both helps you romanticize your own life and it gives these items another life. Do be sensible though, some items made before the early 1970s including glassware and dinnerware contain lead in the decoration so do your due diligence and be safe.

#thrifting #thrift shopping #solarpunk #solarpunk tag #eco home #fuck capitalism #reduce reuse recycle #sustainability

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re: writing commissions.

---- my writing commissions are OPEN! all info can be found within this post or in this google doc. please dm for any inquiry or request!!

!!!fiction, nonfiction, original works, smut, etc!!!

1 thousand words ♡ $10 USD

2 thousand words ♡ $12 USD

3 thousand words ♡ $15 USD

4 thousand words ♡ $20 USD

5 thousand to 10 thousand words ♡ starts at $25 USD

---- all payments are processed through paypal only. payments must be submitted first before i begin the commission. refunds are not available but i will rewrite a commission if you are not satisfied :)

more below ...

(this may format a little funny as i'm copying and pasting some info from my doc, sorry!!)

-- as for pricing

((I do not accept negotiations as far as pricing! I’ve priced my commissions based on what I think my time and effort is worth while also maintaining affordability. There are to be NO REFUNDS.  If you are unsatisfied with the result of your commission I am open to rewriting it once more to ensure your satisfaction. All payments are accepted through Paypal. I am working on opening some sort of website to provide the best experience for commissions as well, but for now, Paypal and Tumblr are the best I’ve got. 

Please let it be noted that although I am an experienced writer, I do not have the qualifications of a professional published author. I am simply a person at their laptop trying to build a future career as a writer :)

You will not be charged if I go over your paid word count!!

Custom word counts between 5k and 10k will be charged based on how I see fit. **It will not go over $60 USD** ))

-- as for boundaries

i will write mostly anything. even if it seems a little questionable, i'll probably do it. for example:

a super sad angsty character death probably nobody but yourself would want to read, that one coffee shop/tattoo artist au you've been wanting to read but can't find on ao3, or like, idk, a fantasy involving d*bcon, f*rry, p*ssplay, whump/whumpee, mpr*g, terat*philia (monster fucking), obscure s*xual organs, g*re (ask me about this one if you are looking for smut involving g*re), v*yeurism, size differences, or other common k*nks.

i do request some sort of age verification if you are commissioning for smut.

strict NOs:

No extreme depictions of SH or s*icide. No animal a*use, death or g*re. Nothing depicting extreme homophobia or transphobia. No politics or opinion-based pieces of writing. No depictions of child or adult a*use of any kind. No extreme drug use. No underage, fe*derism, sc*t/f*rts/underarms/feet/sneezing, be*stiality, n*ncon, age pl*y/massive age difference, inc*st.

i have a right to deny any commission for any reason!

-- as for fandoms

I can and will attempt to write for any fandom I am not familiar with so long as there is enough info that has been provided for it!! However, I can’t guarantee it will be perfect. Here are fandoms I am familiar with and will write for: 

Anime/Cartoons: Genshin Impact, My Hero Academia, Tokyo Ghoul, Toilet Bound Hanako Kun, Fullmetal Alchemist, Death Note, Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Melody, Free!!!, Haikyuu!!!, One Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100, Demon Slayer, Hunter x Hunter, JJBA, Black Butler, Bungou Stray Dogs, Yuri on Ice, Kakegurui, Attack on Titan, Noragami, Adventure Time, Steven Universe. Probably more, just ask! 

Books: The Raven Cycle, The Dreamer Trilogy, Simon Snow Trilogy, The Foxhole Court series. Monstrous Series. Anything more obscure check out my Goodreads profile!! 

I am 100% down to write your original characters and plots!! In fact, I encourage it! For maximum accuracy, please provide as much information as you can for each character, plot, setting, etc! 

if you have any other questions feel free to send a DM or an ask and i'll get back to you as soon as possible! you can also check out the doc to see if it is answered there!

if you read this far, please feel free to reblog just to spread the love. i'd really appreciate it! thank you!!!

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The Complete Checklist for Choosing the Perfect Hair Colour Specialist

When it comes to changing up your look, few things have the transformative power of fresh hair colour. Whether you're considering a bold new hue or just want to touch up your roots, finding the right hair colour specialist Sydney is key to achieving the perfect result. 

With so many salons and stylists out there, it can feel overwhelming to narrow down your options. 

But fear not! We've compiled the ultimate checklist to help you find the best hair salon and colourist for your needs.

1. Research, Research, Research

Before you book an appointment, spend some time researching hair colour specialists in your area. Check out their websites, social media profiles, and online reviews to get a sense of their style, expertise, and client satisfaction. Look for photos of their work to see if their aesthetic aligns with what you're looking for.

2. Ask for Recommendations

Don't underestimate the power of word-of-mouth recommendations. Reach out to friends, family members, and coworkers whose hair you admire and ask them where they get their colour done. Personal referrals are often the most reliable way to find a talented hair colour specialist Sydney expert who can deliver the results you want.

3. Consider Experience and Training

When choosing a hair colour specialist, experience matters. Look for someone who has been working in the industry for several years and has a track record of successfully transforming clients' hair. 

Additionally, consider whether the colourist has undergone any specialised training or certifications in hair colouring techniques. 

A commitment to ongoing education demonstrates a dedication to their craft and ensures they're up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques.

4. Schedule a Consultation

Before committing to a full-colour appointment, schedule a consultation with your chosen hair colour specialist. This is your opportunity to discuss your desired look, ask any questions you may have, and assess whether you feel comfortable with the stylist. Pay attention to how well they listen to your concerns and whether they offer helpful suggestions or alternatives. 

A good hair colour specialist will take the time to understand your hair type, skin tone, and lifestyle to create a customised colour plan that suits you.

5. Evaluate the Salon Environment

The salon's ambience can greatly impact your overall experience. When visiting a potential best hair salon Sydney, take note of the cleanliness, professionalism, and atmosphere. 

A clean and welcoming environment not only reflects positively on the salon's standards but also contributes to your comfort and relaxation during the appointment. 

Additionally, consider the salon's location, amenities, and pricing to ensure it aligns with your preferences and budget.

6. Review Pricing and Policies

Before booking your appointment, familiarise yourself with the salon's pricing structure and policies. Ask about the cost of the colour service, as well as any additional charges for treatments, toners, or touch-ups. 

Inquire about the salon's cancellation policy, booking procedures, and availability to avoid any surprises or misunderstandings later on. 

Transparency and clear communication about pricing and policies are essential for a positive client experience.

7. Trust Your Instincts

Ultimately, the most important factor in choosing the perfect hair colour specialist is trusting your instincts. Pay attention to how you feel during the consultation and whether you feel confident in the stylist's abilities. 

If something doesn't feel right or if you have any doubts, don't hesitate to explore other options until you find the right fit. 

Your hair is a reflection of your personality and style, so it's worth taking the time to find the best hair salon and colourist who can bring your vision to life.

Conclusion

Finding the perfect hair colour specialist Sydney may take some time and effort, but the results are well worth it. By following this comprehensive checklist, you can feel confident in your decision and enjoy a beautiful, customised hair colour that enhances your natural beauty. 

Remember to prioritise experience, expertise, and personal rapport when selecting the best hair salon Sydneyand colourist. With the right professional by your side, you can achieve the hair of your dreams and turn heads wherever you go!

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Importance Of Choosing Quality Car Accessories

So, you've got a fantastic car, but have you thought about upgrading it with the right accessories? In this blog, we'll look at why it's crucial to pick top-notch add-ons for your car and avoid the pitfalls of going for cheaper, unbranded options.

Don't Compromise On Quality

Just like you wouldn't compromise on your car's quality, the same principle applies to its accessories. It's tempting to go for cheaper alternatives but trust us, it's not worth it in the long run. Even if you are buying a microfibre towel, make sure it's from a genuine brand like Blaupunkt.

Stick To Genuine Accessories

Here's a golden rule: always buy accessories directly from your car's brand. Those unbranded or imitation products might seem like a steal, but they often lead to headaches with compatibility and durability. Genuine accessories ensure a perfect fit and keep your car looking and performing its best.

Focus On Performance

Whether you're jazzing up your audio system, adding stylish seat covers, or upgrading your floor mats, think performance. Genuine accessories are designed to meet your car manufacturer's high standards, ensuring they last longer and work better. Say goodbye to constant replacements and repairs with these reliable upgrades.

Boost Aesthetics And Resale Value

Quality accessories not only make your car look better but also boost its resale value. When it's time to sell, potential buyers will appreciate the genuine upgrades and may be willing to pay more for a well-maintained vehicle.

Satisfaction Is Key

Your car is an extension of your style, so why settle for less? Quality accessories make a huge difference in your driving experience, from the feel of premium seat covers to the crisp sound of a genuine audio system. When it comes to the exterior, make sure you use microfiber car cloths from a brand like Blaupunkt that doesn't create swirl marks.

Your car deserves the best, and that includes the accessories you choose. Upgrade your ride with quality add-ons that match your car's standards. Say no to cheaper alternatives and say hello to a more satisfying driving experience with genuine upgrades for your beloved vehicle.

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5 Biggest Things to Remember When Decluttering in the New Year

A new year always inspires us to have a fresh start. Maybe you're a homeowner who just wants to take advantage of that burst of energy and motivation to tackle clutter around your home. If your goal is to reset your space so you’re only surrounded by things that make you happy, decluttering is a powerful and transformative resolution that’s worth keeping.

Or maybe you’re planning to list your home for sale this year. You can have a good headstart in this new journey by purging through your belongings so you’ll know what to keep and what to let go when you move.

Whether you're the former or the latter, remember that decluttering not only resets your physical space but can also profoundly impact your mental and emotional well-being. Here are five time-tested tips to keep in mind and to help guide you on your organizing journey.

Creating more space in your home will be close to impossible if you don't resist the urge to buy new things. So before and while decluttering, it’s a good idea to hold off on shopping for new items until you’re done with your purge and everything you own has a dedicated space. Avoid impulse purchases, and stop falling for social media marketing. No, you probably don’t need every product that your favorite influencers get paid to promote, so breathe and think twice before adding a potential clutter. 

Imagine this: you were so proud of yourself for clearing your clutter, only to find them still sitting in those boxes a week later because you haven't thought about where they’ll go. So plan this before you start—where would all your clutter go? Deciding an exit strategy for your unwanted stuff is as important as the purging itself.

For instance, you might need to check with your local government to see where you can recycle or dispose of old and non-functional devices. Or, you love books but find yourself with more selections than you can ever read in your lifetime. See if your local library accepts donations or if there’s a little book club in your neighborhood where you can give your paperbacks. If you’re looking to sell pre-loved items such as clothing, make sure to schedule a time to take photos and list the items online so that they don’t just sit there for months. Check for charities or even animal shelters in your town that accept old linens or towels. The satisfaction you get from decluttering your home may become twofold when you think that your things may still be of use to others, especially those in need.

There is no one-size-fits-all way to start decluttering, so assess yourself and do what's best for you. Have tons of New Year energy? Devote an entire weekend to declutter your closets or a specific room. Feeling completely overwhelmed as another year starts? Start small and tackle any area that’s relatively easy for you, say, your spice cabinet, junk drawer, or even your freezer. There’s no need to start with a bang if it only elevates your stress levels. When you’ve finished, you’ll feel the confidence (and the adrenaline) you need to finally organize bigger spaces in your home.

Aside from the fact that decluttering all in one go is just not realistic, it can be frustrating as well. Professional organizers see decluttering as a mindfulness practice, which means you don't want to bite off more than you can chew. Instead of saying you’ve got to “clear it all out” in one sitting, rephrase and say you’ll devote at least a few hours to sort it out, and you’ll feel the difference. Besides, you won’t even be able to see all of your clutter on the first pass. After letting go of the obvious unwanted stuff on your first round, there will be a round two for things you haven’t seen before or you haven’t decided yet. 

Learn to free yourself of guilt brought on by the things you're keeping. Whether it’s a strange gift that you feel guilty giving away because the person who gave it is special, or that arts and crafts project made by a great aunt. If you’re keeping things because you feel bad disposing of them rather than they mean something, maybe it’s time to get over it. Let those things go, guilt-free. It doesn’t mean you didn’t appreciate the gesture or that the gift hasn’t been taken to heart.

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Beauty Benefits of Indian Kaolin Clay You Need to Know

Indian Kaolin Clay isn't limited to just skincare and hair care. Its versatility extends to other areas, such as soap making, pottery, and even in the pharmaceutical industry. This multi-purpose clay can be a valuable addition to various creative and practical endeavors. It's worth noting that A.N. Enterprises, a reputable company known for sourcing high-quality Kaolin Clay in India, plays a significant role in making this versatile resource accessible to a wide range of industries. It can help with issues such as acne, oily skin, and clogged pores. It works by absorbing excess oil and preventing breakouts. The clay's soothing properties make it a great choice for calming irritated skin as well.

How to Use Indian Kaolin Clay

Using Indian Kaolin Clay is easy. To make a face mask, mix the clay with water to form a paste. Apply it to your face, leave it on for about 10-15 minutes, and then rinse it off. For hair masks, you can mix the clay with other natural ingredients like aloe vera or yogurt for added benefits.

Kaolin Clay for Health and Wellness

Beyond beauty, Kaolin Clay has been used traditionally in India for its potential health benefits. It's believed to help with digestive issues, such as diarrhea and indigestion. While more research is needed to confirm these claims, it's intriguing to see the clay's potential holistic applications. We take pride in promoting the wellness aspects of Indian Kaolin Clay, ensuring that their products meet the highest standards for quality and purity.

Kaolin Clay in Art and Craft

Indian Kaolin Clay has found its place in the world of art and craft. Artists and potters appreciate its smooth texture and versatility for creating stunning ceramics and sculptures. Its use in these creative fields adds another dimension to the clay's rich history. A.N. Enterprises actively support the artistic and craft communities by providing high-quality Indian Kaolin Clay for their creative endeavors. Indian Kaolin Clay is indeed a versatile, ancient, and multi-faceted beauty secret. Its applications span from skincare to health, from artistic pursuits to industrial uses. As you explore the many possibilities of this extraordinary clay, remember to do so responsibly, respecting both the environment and the heritage it carries, with the support of companies like us.

Kaolin Clay in Modern Skincare

In recent years, Kaolin Clay has gained popularity in the beauty and skincare industry. Many well-known brands incorporate it into their products, such as face masks, cleansers, and shampoos. This clay's natural properties make it a valuable ingredient for modern skincare products.

Side Effects and Precautions

While Indian Kaolin Clay is generally safe for most skin types, it's essential to conduct a patch test before applying it to your face or scalp to avoid any adverse reactions. Also, avoid inhaling the clay dust, as it may irritate your lungs.

Alternatives to Indian Kaolin Clay

While Indian Kaolin Clay is fantastic, there are other natural beauty ingredients with similar benefits. These include bentonite clay, rhassoul clay, and French green clay. Exploring different options can help you find the best fit for your needs.

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Tips for Finding the Best Dentist in Long Beach

Welcome to Long Beach, where sunshine and smiles are always in abundance! Speaking of smiles, finding the best dentist in Long Beach is a top priority for maintaining your oral health. A good dentist can make all the difference when it comes to keeping those pearly whites shining bright. But with so many options out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll share some valuable tips on how to find the best dentist in Long Beach and ensure that your dental experience is nothing short of exceptional. So sit back, relax, and get ready to discover your perfect smile partner!

Why it's important to find a good dentist

Maintaining good oral health is crucial for your overall well-being. A healthy mouth not only enhances your appearance but also plays a significant role in preventing various dental issues, such as cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. That's why finding a good dentist in Long Beach is so important. A skilled and experienced dentist can provide you with the necessary guidance to keep your teeth and gums in tiptop shape. Regular check-ups and cleanings help detect any potential problems early on, allowing for prompt treatment that can save you from more extensive procedures down the line. Moreover, a good dentist understands the importance of personalized care. They will take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and tailor their treatments to meet your specific needs. This level of attentiveness fosters trust between you and your dentist, making each visit more comfortable and less intimidating. Additionally, a reliable dentist stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques. By utilizing modern tools and methods during treatments, they can offer you cutting-edge solutions that ensure optimal results while minimizing discomfort or recovery time. Remember: oral health is not just about getting rid of toothaches; it's about investing in long-term wellness. So don't underestimate the significance of finding a good dentist – it's essential for achieving a radiant smile that lasts a lifetime!

How to find a good dentist in Long Beach

When it comes to finding a good dentist in Long Beach, there are a few key steps you can take to ensure you make the right choice. First and foremost, do your research. Look for dentists in your area and read reviews from other patients. This will give you an idea of their reputation and level of patient satisfaction. Next, consider the location and convenience of the dental office. You want to find a dentist that is easily accessible and convenient for regular check-ups and appointments. It's also important to consider their office hours and availability, as this can greatly impact your ability to schedule appointments that fit into your busy lifestyle. Another important factor to consider is the range of services offered by the dentist. Make sure they offer all of the treatments you may need or anticipate needing in the future, such as routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, or even orthodontic services. In addition to these practical considerations, it's also essential to find a dentist with whom you feel comfortable and at ease. Dental visits can be anxiety-inducing for many people, so finding a compassionate dentist who takes time to listen to your concerns is crucial. Don't hesitate to ask questions during your initial consultation with potential dentists. Ask about their experience and credentials, as well as any specific concerns or issues you have regarding your oral health. Finding a good dentist may take some time and effort but investing in quality dental care is worth it for both your oral health and overall well-being!

What to look for when choosing a dentist

When it comes to choosing a dentist, there are several factors you should consider. The first thing to look for is the dentist's qualifications and experience. Find out where they went to dental school and if they have any specialized training or certifications. Another important factor is the location of the dental office. You want to find a dentist that is conveniently located so that it is easy for you to get to your appointments. Consider how long it would take you to travel there and if parking is available. The atmosphere of the dental office is also something to consider. A welcoming and comfortable environment can make a big difference in how you feel during your visits. Pay attention to details like the cleanliness of the office, the friendliness of the staff, and whether or not they have modern equipment. It's also worth considering what services are offered by the dentist. If you have specific dental needs, such as orthodontics or cosmetic dentistry, make sure that they offer those services. Don't forget about cost and insurance coverage. Dental procedures can be expensive, so it's important to understand what your insurance will cover and what expenses will be out-of-pocket. By taking these factors into consideration, you can find a dentist in Long Beach who meets your needs and provides high-quality care for your oral health.

What questions to ask your potential dentist

When it comes to finding the best dentist in Long Beach, asking the right questions is key. Not only will this help you evaluate their expertise and experience, but it will also give you a better understanding of their approach to dental care. So, what are some important questions to ask your potential dentist? Inquire about their qualifications and credentials. Find out where they received their education and if they have any additional certifications or specialized training. This will ensure that you are entrusting your oral health to a qualified professional. Next, ask about the range of services offered at the dental practice. Are they equipped to handle routine cleanings and check-ups as well as more complex procedures like root canals or orthodontic treatments? It's important to choose a dentist who can meet all of your needs under one roof. Additionally, don't hesitate to inquire about their approach to pain management during procedures. Dental anxiety is common among patients, so ensuring that your potential dentist prioritizes comfort and offers sedation options can make a big difference in your overall experience. Another crucial question pertains to insurance coverage and payment options. Make sure you understand what types of insurance plans they accept and if they offer any flexible payment plans for out-of-pocket expenses. Take the opportunity to discuss preventive dentistry practices with them. A good dentist should emphasize the importance of regular check-ups, proper oral hygiene techniques, and provide guidance on maintaining optimal oral health between visits. By asking these questions during your initial consultation or interview with prospective dentists in Long Beach, you'll be well-equipped to make an informed decision based on factors that matter most for YOUR individual needs!

How to make the most of your dental appointments

When it comes to dental appointments, many people feel anxious or even dread the experience. However, by taking a proactive approach and making the most of your dental visits, you can create a positive and beneficial experience for both you and your dentist. Be sure to communicate openly with your dentist about any concerns or questions you may have. This will help alleviate any anxiety and ensure that you fully understand the procedures being performed. Additionally, discussing your oral health goals with your dentist can lead to personalized treatment plans that meet your specific needs. Another way to make the most of your dental appointments is by practicing good oral hygiene at home. Brushing twice a day, flossing regularly, and using mouthwash are essential habits that contribute to overall dental health. By maintaining these routines between visits, you can minimize potential issues and maximize the effectiveness of professional cleanings. During your appointment, don't hesitate to ask questions about proper brushing techniques or ways to improve your oral care routine. Your dentist is there not only to treat existing problems but also to educate and empower you in maintaining optimal oral health. Take advantage of preventive treatments offered by dentists such as sealants or fluoride applications. These measures can greatly reduce the likelihood of developing cavities or other dental issues down the line. By following these tips and actively engaging in conversations with your dentist during appointments, you'll be well on your way towards achieving excellent oral health while making each visit more productive and comfortable!

Finding the best dentist in Long Beach is crucial for maintaining your oral health and ensuring a positive dental experience. By following these tips, you can streamline your search process and find a dentist who meets your needs. Remember to prioritize factors like experience, qualifications, and reputation when selecting a dentist. Consider seeking recommendations from friends or family members, reading online reviews, and researching different dentists' websites. Once you have narrowed down your options, take the time to schedule consultations with potential dentists. Use this opportunity to ask important questions about their approach to dental care and gauge how comfortable you feel with them as healthcare providers. When attending your dental appointments, be proactive in communicating any concerns or symptoms you may be experiencing. This will help ensure that all necessary treatments are addressed promptly. By taking these steps and actively participating in your oral health journey, you can find the best dentist in Long Beach who will provide top-quality care tailored to your specific needs. So don't delay - start searching for your ideal dentist today! Remember: A healthy smile starts with finding the right dentist!

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The Perfect Treatment To Align Your Teeth And Improve Your Smile: Can Invisalign Fix An Overbite?

We all want to feel happy and confident when we smile, but many of us are often held back by the alignment of our teeth. We may have an overbite that detracts from our looks or causes discomfort, but what can be done to fix it?

The perfect dental treatment plan for aligning your teeth and improving your smile is Invisalign – a revolutionary system offered by TLC Dental that is designed to help your dream smile without having to wear traditional metal or wire braces.

How Can Invisalign Help Treat Mild To Moderate Overbite

Studies have demonstrated that Invisalign is successful in treating mild to moderate overbites. Traditional braces may be a better option for treating severe overbites and other tooth issues.

Here are four ways that Invisalign can help treat an overbite: 

Aligner Trays: Invisalign’s clear plastic trays are designed to fit perfectly around each individual’s teeth. They gently shift your teeth into place gradually, so you won’t experience any sudden pain or discomfort with this treatment option. You will also be able to remove them whenever needed – great for those who participate in sports or like having the freedom to take out their aligners during meals!

Custom Aligners: Every patient is different, which means they need customized aligners like Invisalign that are made specifically for them. This ensures that the aligners fit snugly against their teeth, giving them a more comfortable and successful outcome from the treatment process. 

Mandibular Advancement: These appliances move both jaws forward as one unit instead of moving just the upper jaw forward as traditional braces do when correcting an overbite. By advancing both jaws at once, it helps create better alignment between your top and bottom rows of teeth which then leads to improved bite balance overall.

Discreet Treatment: Not only can Invisalign provide a less visible way to correct mild to moderate overbites compared to traditional braces; but since they don’t require metal brackets or wires they’re much easier on your gums too. Plus, because these aligners are removable you won’t have anything obstructing your smile while undergoing orthodontic care either – making it ideal for anyone looking to maintain aesthetics throughout their treatment journey.

No matter what type of overbite you may have, Invisalign offers several options that could work well for you depending on their severity and complexity level. It’s definitely worth considering if you want a discreet yet effective solution when it comes time to address any misalignment issues in your upper teeth or mouth in general. 

At TLC Dental, we understand the importance of your Invisalign needs. We’re here to provide exceptional service that’s tailored to your unique requirements. With our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, you can trust that you’re getting the best of care. From the moment you walk in the door until you leave with your perfect smile, we want you to feel comfortable and confident. Not only that, but we also offer a variety of services for any dental issues to keep your teeth and gums healthy, such as professional teeth whitening, teeth cleaning, and teeth straightening.

Get the confident smile you’ve been dreaming of with TLC Dental’s Invisalign services today. Call [phone] or visit https://ift.tt/wPpuhiZ to book your appointment.

Benefits Of Invisalign Over Traditional Braces

Most of us remember the days when metal braces were the only orthodontic treatment available. But, in recent years, clear aligners have revolutionized orthodontics with their invisible and removable features.  

Invisalign offers incredible advantages over traditional metal braces. For starters, they are virtually invisible—which makes them ideal for those who don’t want to deal with the appearance associated with metal braces. Additionally, since Invisalign uses a series of custom-made clear plastic trays that fit snugly around your teeth, there are no wires or brackets required as you would find with regular braces. This also means there’s less risk of mouth irritation from sharp edges or broken pieces of metal.

Moreover, other advantages of using Invisalign as an overbite treatment include no food restrictions; less discomfort than with fixed braces; shorter treatment times; improved oral hygiene due to easier removal during brushing and flossing; and greater convenience when it comes to attending appointments. It also provides excellent results, allowing you to enjoy a beautiful, straight smile once complete.

Furthermore, due to advances in 3D digital imaging, Invisalign can be used to treat more complex cases than ever before. Whether it’s mandibular advancement or crowding correction, Invisalign provides a comfortable and effective solution for correcting misaligned teeth without needing any intrusive appliances or surgery. It’s pretty clear why it has become a popular alternative to traditional awkward braces and it’s also truly remarkable how far we’ve come in terms of orthodontic treatments. 

So if you’re looking for a safe and comfortable way to get the perfect smile without having to wear bulky metal wires or brackets, then Invisalign may just be the perfect solution for you.

How Long Does It Take To See Results From Invisalign Treatment?

Getting the smile you’ve always wanted can be a long process. There are many factors to consider when determining how long it takes to see results from Invisalign treatment, but rest assured that these treatments often produce desired outcomes in a reasonable amount of time.

The length of your Invisalign treatment will depend on several things: what kind of issues you’re trying to fix and how severe they are, as well as the complexity of your case. The majority of cases take between 6-9 months for completion. Your orthodontist or dental provider will give you an estimate based on their experience with similar cases. 

In most scenarios, patients begin to notice changes within the first few weeks of treatment. As time progresses, those changes become more and more significant until finally, after completing the entire course of treatment, you’ll have achieved your ideal smile! With proper care and maintenance – including wearing aligners as prescribed by your orthodontist – you should expect excellent results from Invisalign in a relatively short amount of time.

So if you’re looking for a simple solution for straighter teeth that won’t interfere much with your lifestyle, then look no further than Invisalign! It’s fast and effective at producing successful results – perfect for anyone wanting to makeover their smile without spending too much time doing so.

How To Maintain Dental Hygiene While Wearing Invisible Aligners

Maintaining dental hygiene while wearing Invisalign aligners is essential for a healthy bite. Invisalign is a custom-made plastic aligner that fits over your teeth and gradually moves them into their desired positions. With this treatment, it’s important to ensure you keep up with your oral health routine in order to maintain the progress of the aligners.

The first step towards good dental hygiene when using invisible aligners is brushing twice daily, or after every meal if possible. This will help to remove any food particles stuck on the trays which can lead to bacteria build-up and bad breath. It is also important to floss once per day as well since it helps prevent cavities and other potential gum diseases caused by plaque buildup between your teeth and around the edges of the tray. Additionally, patients should use an interdental brush or proxy brush at least once a week in order to reach those hard-to-reach spots within the mouth where toothbrushes cannot get too easily.

Finally, patient compliance is key when it comes to getting the most out of Invisalign treatments. Regular checkups are crucial for monitoring how quickly your alignment process progresses so that adjustments can be made accordingly. Keeping up with these visits allows orthodontists to understand what areas require additional attention in terms of maintaining proper dental hygiene habits throughout your treatment period. Adhering closely to all instructions provided by your orthodontist will ultimately maximize success rates from Invisalign and result in having an aesthetically pleasing smile.

Experience the Best Invisalign Care at TLC Dental

At TLC Dental, we offer the best care when it comes to Invisalign treatment. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals is dedicated to providing our patients with a smile that they can be proud of. We understand how important it is for you to have a beautiful, straight smile and are here to help you achieve your goals.

Our Invisalign care begins with a thorough evaluation of your oral health and an analysis of your teeth using clear aligners. This helps us create a customized plan tailored to meet your individual needs. Once we have established what type of treatment would work best for you, we will discuss the options available and make sure that patient compliance is achieved throughout the process.

We also provide comprehensive smile assessments where our dentists take measurements, assess any existing dental issues, and evaluate whether Invisalign mandibular advancement is necessary or not. With this assessment, we ensure that each custom-made set of aligners fits perfectly on every patient’s mouth so they can enjoy their new smiles as soon as possible.

At TLC Dental, we believe in giving our patients the highest quality care at all times. That’s why we strive to go above and beyond in delivering excellent results with Invisalign treatment – helping them feel confident about their smiles once again.

To schedule an appointment, call [phone] or simply visit us through this link to book your appointment.

Originally published here: https://www.tlcdental.com.au/can-invisalign-fix-an-overbite/

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Sports Pearl - Your One-Stop Shop for the Best Baseball Gloves Online

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the world, and playing it requires the right equipment. Among the essential pieces of equipment, a baseball glove is perhaps the most important. It is the player's primary tool for catching, throwing, and fielding the ball. As such, investing in a high-quality baseball glove is crucial for any player, whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting.

When it comes to buying baseball gloves online, you want to make sure you are getting the best product possible. This is where Sports Pearl comes in. Sports Pearl is a leading sports supplier that offers a wide range of sports equipment and accessories, including baseball gloves. Here are some reasons why Sports Pearl is the best place to buy baseball gloves online.

Excellent Quality and Durability

When you invest in a baseball glove, you want to make sure it lasts you for many seasons to come. Sports Pearl understands this and only offers gloves that are of the highest quality and durability. The gloves are made from premium materials that can withstand the wear and tear of regular use, ensuring that you get your money's worth.

Comfort and Performance

A baseball glove is only as good as its comfort and performance. Sports Pearl offers gloves that are not only durable but also comfortable to wear and perform well on the field. The gloves are designed to fit snugly on your hand, providing a secure grip and excellent control of the ball. They are also made with materials that are lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking, keeping your hands cool and dry during hot and humid games.

Competitive Prices and Discounts

Buying sports equipment can be expensive, but Sports Pearl offers competitive prices that won't break the bank. They also have frequent discounts and promotions, making it even easier to buy a high-quality baseball glove without spending a fortune. Additionally, Sports Pearl offers free shipping on orders over a certain amount, saving you even more money.

Excellent Customer Service

At Sports Pearl, customer satisfaction is their top priority. They have a knowledgeable and friendly customer service team that is always ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Whether you need help choosing the right glove or have an issue with your order, Sports Pearl's customer service team is there to help.

Conclusion

A high-quality baseball glove is essential for any player who wants to perform their best on the field. When it comes to buying baseball gloves online, Sports Pearl is the best sports supplier to turn to. With a wide selection of brands, styles, sizes, and excellent quality, comfort, and performance, Sports Pearl has everything you need to take your game to the next level. So what are you waiting for? Visit Sports Pearl today and buy your new baseball glove online

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A Closer Look At Toyota Used Cars: What Makes Them Stand Out

When you're in the market for a Toyota used cars Gladstone, it's important that you know what makes them stand out. There are many options available to you, and even more that are on the market every day. But not all of them are worth your time or money. The best way to determine which one is right for you is by doing some research first—and we've got just the place to start!

Toyota's Reputation for Reliability

Toyota's reputation for reliability is well-known. Toyota has built a reputation for making cars that last. It may seem like an obvious statement, but what it means is this: When you purchase a Toyota used cars Gladstone or truck, you can expect to get years of dependable service out of it with minimal maintenance costs. Toyota vehicles have been known to go hundreds of thousands (even millions) of miles without needing repairs and still run smoothly when driven by owners who don't do much driving at all--this speaks volumes about their quality!

Read More : Affordable Toyota Used Cars in Gladstone

Toyota's Quality Standards

Toyota's commitment to quality is the backbone of its manufacturing process and a driving force behind their reputation as one of the world's best automakers. Toyota has eight quality standards that are used throughout their entire manufacturing process:

Quality is always our number one priority

Customer satisfaction comes first, with parts and service second

Continuous improvement in every area (quality, cost, delivery time)

Toyota's Wide Range of Models

Toyota has a wide range of models to choose from, so you can get exactly what you need. Their broad range of vehicles means that there's something for everyone. If you're looking for an SUV with plenty of room, check out the RAV4 or Highlander. If your budget is tight and you need something reliable but compact enough to fit in small parking spaces, then consider one of their many sedans like Corolla or Camry (which also happens to be named after its founder).

Toyota's Advanced Safety Features

What makes Toyota a top choice for used cars? The answer is in the details. Toyota's reputation for safety, reliability and quality standards all come together to create one of the most trusted brands on the market today. Their wide range of models also makes them an ideal choice if you want something that will fit your needs perfectly.

Conclusion

Toyota is known for its high-quality vehicles, and the Toyota used cars Gladstone available at your local dealership are no exception. Toyota's reputation for reliability and quality makes these vehicles an excellent choice if you're looking to purchase a used car. The wide range of model’s available means there is something for everyone, whether you want something sporty or practical; plus, with all those advanced safety features like rear-view cameras, lane departure alerts and more - you can rest assured knowing your family will be safe on every trip!

Source: https://cqusedcar.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-closer-look-at-toyota-used-cars-what.html

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LOOK AT ME NOW!

I am amazed by the progress I’ve made over the past 4 weeks. Take a look at the history of my weigh-ins. 

I’m down 9 pounds in just 4 weeks! How awesome is that??!?!! I am under 330 pounds for the first time in years. #progress

Once again, I have to give it up to the Self Journal and the Fit Bit app/watch for making me take a look at how my daily choices impact my weight and my health overall. I have been learning to make some choices that feel difficult in the moment, but the feeling I get from seeing the weight on the scale go down is so worth it. And the satisfaction that I get from knowing that my overall health is improving as well, is so great. 

One of the things I really had to work on this week, was limiting my eating out to only 2 meals a week. Our family eats out on Thursdays for dinner, so I have one free meal that I have to choose carefully. This week, I even went “healthier” for that one meal by getting a salad (a delicious one) from a local, black-owned health food restaurant. 

I also upped my exercise time to 2, 45-minute sessions per week. I did the first one on Monday and plan to do the 2nd one tonight. The first session had my knee hurting pretty bad, so I may reduce them to 35 minutes next week. We’ll see how I feel after tonight. Anyway, my health goals are going well. The other goals that I’m setting are going pretty well, too. It’s some of the day-to-day stuff that is challenging me, but, overall, I’m in a good place. 

I’m happy with how things are going and I still have 9 weeks left before I check my quarterly progress against my 13 pound weight loss goal. I’m only about to enter week 5 of using my journal, and I’m already just 4 lbs away from reaching my goal! I feel confident that I can achieve and exceed that goal. Yay!

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Five Tips for Getting the Perfect Cut From Your Tweed Heads Hairdresser

If you’re looking for a great new look, it pays to find the right hairdresser in Tweed Heads. But what do you need to consider when choosing the perfect cut? Here are five tips on how to get the best results from your salon visit.

1. Research Different Salons and Professionals

The first step is to research different salons in Tweed Heads before making an appointment. Look up reviews online and ask around your friends, family or work colleagues who they recommend. You should also ask those same people whether they have had any bad experiences with certain hairdressers so you can avoid them altogether. Also, try talking to professionals at the salon and asking about their experience and qualifications – a good hairdresser will be more than happy to answer questions about their background and clientele. Once you have researched enough salons, make a shortlist of potential places that meet your expectations – this will help make your decision easier later on!

2. Consider The Cost And Availability

Once you’ve narrowed down your selection of salons, think about other factors such as cost, convenience, opening times and availability – will the salon fit into your budget? Do they have parking or public transport nearby? Will they fit into your schedule? It might be worth considering different days or times of day if there is more availability. All these things can affect how comfortable and relaxed you feel during your visit which can make all the difference when it comes to achieving perfect results with a professional haircut!

3. Consider Your Face Shape

When it comes to picking out a style that flatters your look, face shape is key. Depending on whether you have an oval, round, square or heart-shaped face shape, certain cuts may create more balance than others; for example, an oval face shape has more flexibility when it comes to hairstyles whereas someone with a heart-shaped face should opt for something like soft layers that frame their features nicely without adding too much volume up top. If in doubt consult a professional who can advise you on what suits you best!

4. Discuss Your Goals With Your Style Professional

Once you’ve chosen which salon you will use and know what hairstyle suits best for your needs (and face shape), it’s important to make sure that you communicate clearly exactly what result you are hoping for prior to booking an appointment - this set time with your stylist allows them to concentrate solely on creating something special just for you! Make sure that have some ideas ready so that both yourself and the performer can have a reference during the consultation - photographs always go down well here as they give specific visual ideas that are easily communicated between parties!

5. Maintain That Fresh New Look With Regular Visits To Arcadia Hairdressing Salon in Tweed Heads

Finally, once all desired goals have been achieved with your haircuts why not maintain those fantastic fresh looks by returning regularly? Regular upkeep visits are generally necessary every 6-10 weeks (depending upon style & hair speed of growth) but we at Arcadia Hair guarantee our customers satisfaction each time if returned within 3 months! Plus we often offer discounts to returning customers as a token of our appreciation!

So now that’s all said & done if looking for great customer service coupled with amazing results then don't hesitate to get yourself booked here at Arcadia today!

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7 Simple Marital Happiness Habits

Disney movies and rom-coms always paint a pretty picture of everything that leads up to Happily Ever After, but they rarely ever take us there. Why? Because what follows a wedding, a.k.a. marriage, necessitates effort. You'll navigate highs and lows, hardships and prosperity, victories and failures, and everything in between in a life partnership. 7 Simple Marital Happiness Habits While there is no one-size-fits-all secret formula for riding the waves successfully, there are certain habits you can develop early—and practice frequently—to maintain a healthy relationship. Here, therapist Tamara Faulkner discusses the strategies she recommends to her clients for cultivating and maintaining marital happiness—as well as how to know when it's time to seek professional help.

Put Yourself First 

Flight attendants instruct their passengers to put on their own oxygen masks before helping others, and the same logic follows in a marriage: It’s much easier to attune yourself to the needs of others when your own are already taken care of. By seeking self satisfaction, we lower the expectations on others, particularly our spouses, to provide fulfillment. This eases undue pressure on the relationship. “If I’m hungry when I’m in partnership with someone—and I mean this as an analogy—I may get into the habit of asking, ‘Why aren’t they feeding me?’” says Faulkner. “But what’s more powerful is asking, ‘If I'm hungry, what can I do to satiate myself? So develop your own interests, address your own emotional issues, and spend time without your partner doing things you find gratifying. You'll be a more interesting and desirable partner if you strengthen your sense of self—the very person your spouse first fell in love with!—and you'll be better equipped to deal with issues that arise in the relationship.

Set Boundaries 

While some couples may declare, "we tell each other everything," it's perfectly fine if you don't. Setting boundaries is a productive and healthy way to ensure that you both feel comfortable in the relationship on your own terms. "Prentis Hemphill's definition of boundaries is my favorite," says Faulkner. "They define boundaries as the distance at which I can love both you and me at the same time." This type of self-preservation can be beneficial in maintaining the strong sense of self mentioned earlier.

Do Daily Check-Ins

Daily check-ins are one of Faulkner's favorite ways to strengthen relationships. You'll need two items for this activity: a timer and a deck of cards. Set a timer for ten minutes and then begin drawing cards. Whoever gets the highest card gets to go first. "I tell you what was good about my day and what was bad about my day," Faulkner says. "You then do the same." If someone later acts worried, upset, or stressed, the check-in provides outside context for the emotion, which helps us understand that just because our partner expresses negative emotion, it is not always directed at or about us. "It helps depersonalize things," adds Faulkner.

Treat Favors Like Poker Chips (Seriously!) 

“In a relationship, we’re all going to do things that don’t suit our personal interests,” says Faulkner, and that’s especially the case in a long-term partnership. As time goes on, the “favors”—such as attending your partner’s office happy hour or high school reunion—often get bigger and involve more time and mental and emotional commitment. In these scenarios, Faulkner suggests imagining that each of you has a set of $100 poker chips. When it comes to a big request, ask yourself if it is worth it to cash in that poker chip for the favor. If the answer is yes, tell your partner you’d like to cash in a chip. Not only will this process force you to stop and thoughtfully consider the ask you’re about to make, it will also communicate to your partner the importance of the ask. Because it adds a bit of imaginary weight to both sides of the conversation, the poker chip tactic helps remind us to continuously appreciate and respect our partnership.

Honor What Annoys You 

While it can be annoying (on both sides) to feel like you're constantly pointing out things your partner does that irritate you, it's important to bring up these minor irritations while they're still minor so they don't grow into larger grudges later on. According to Faulkner, your daily check-ins are an excellent opportunity to raise this material, but you must do so strategically. "Neuroscience backs this up: we need five positives to offset every negative," she says. While listing five compliments for your partner before telling them you really wish they'd stop leaving dirty dishes in the sink isn't always realistic, the habit forces us to regularly keep track of and share positive attributes in ways we might not otherwise.

Don’t Look to Social Media for Affirmation 

For certain generations, particularly millennials and Generation Z, posting about your partner online can seem necessary—and, in some cases, downright obligatory. "Before you do that, check in with yourself after a few minutes of scrolling," Faulkner advises. "What exactly am I looking for when I post? What is the narrative giving me if I'm attempting to establish one?" The narrative we develop with our partner is unique to our own dynamic, and it will likely benefit less from outside opinions in the comments section than from continued internal work."If you're looking for shareholders in your 'brand,' you're taking away from your own narrative," Faulkner says, implying that external validation of your relationship online should never replace the validation you personally feel within your relationship. That isn't to say you shouldn't post another sunset couple selfie, but rather that you should be honest with yourself about why you're posting in the first place.

Know When It’s Time to Seek Outside Help 

Though marriage counseling can benefit even the healthiest of relationships, many couples struggle to know when it's the "right" time to see a therapist. While there is no universal answer, Faulkner does provide a few general guidelines: - When the person you talk to becomes the person you talk about, that could be a sign you’re avoiding sharing larger issues directly with them. - When you lay beside your partner each night, does it consistently feel as though you’re harboring a secret? If so, that could be a sign you would benefit from a professional’s help in communicating it. However, expecting a single session with a counselor to magically solve your problems is unrealistic. Finding the right counselor, like dating, can take time, so Faulkner recommends making at least four visits. "Give yourself a few times, then ask yourself: Do I feel felt? Do I believe they understand? "Not all of the time, but enough?" she suggests. If you answered yes, you've found a suitable match.   Read the full article