#i also realized watching this that geoff is wearing the same style but this is an otto centric post. this is for you otto

[acaplaya-musings]

Voiceplay Visuals: Frozen 2 Medley

I really love Frozen 2 (i like it more than the original actually), the animation is great, and the soundtrack is 10/10 awesome, and Voiceplay's medley video for it is just as good! This video features Adriana Arellano, not just in her first appearance in a Voiceplay video, but her first video performance ever? And she was only 15 when this was released?? Man

This video was actually a Christmas Day upload for Voiceplay (for my timezone anyway) back in 2019, and it's a rare case of having 6 vocalists in a video instead of the average 5 (but it you're gonna do a Frozen Medley, you're almost definitely gonna need a female singer). But anyway, let's get into this!

So obviously Adriana is taking dual roles of both Anna and Elsa (in white pants and a cute periwinkle(?) top), Eli is "Disneybounding" as Olaf, Layne is being just a little bit Extra with his Sven outfit, and Earl, J, and Geoff are sharing the role of Kristoff (also Geoff in a scarf again, which he also wears in Baby Its Cold Outside, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, and his cover of White Christmas (different scarves though))

Also neat background! I'm guessing this was filmed at Pattycake Productions, but the description doesn't say

"Yes the wind blows a little bit colder, and we're all getting older!" "hey!"

Geoff (and Layne): "Okay Rude"

(Layne would've turned 39 in December that year, with Geoff having turned 39 a few months beforehand in August)

Geoff's hair by this point has reached the length/style that it's by and large stayed in since (though Wicked Game has me questioning if it's grown and subtly changed a little bit again)

Geoff: "Maybe you should leave all the romantic stuff to meeeeeee"

Adriana: "Oh brother"

"Some things stay the same, like how reindeer are easier!"

(cool necklace by the way, J!)

"what was that?"

"da da dum"

(Also there's a video on Youtube featuring vocal ranges of different bass singers or something like that, featuring Avi Kaplan and Tim Foust and others I believe as well as Geoff, and the thumbnail has got pictures of them all from like performances and stuff, but for Geoff they used pretty much this picture 😂 Like damn why you gotta do him like that 🤣)

At first I was only pausing to see what Geoff was doing with his hands (air bass again? or some other air-instrument?) but uhh there's a lot going on in this picture 😂

Layne back at it again with the carrots! (Seriously him chopping and peeling carrots and using it as actual percussion/foley is honestly iconic and will never not be the funniest thing to me)

Making this post and looking for screencaps has really elevated the hilarity of this video for me honestly XD

Geoff has some lovely smiles in this video 💜 (I feel like I'm taking a lot of screencaps for this video already though, so you can go (re)watch the video yourself if you wanna see what I mean)

"Being watched by something with a creepy, creepy face!'

^ The "creepy creepy face" 😂

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

pfft 😝

Oh my god I literally only just noticed the carrot necklace!!! Layne I love you

Pretty Boy time!

(Don't just get yourself a man who can do both, get yourself a man who can do EVERYTHING)

THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING

I just realized Layne is doing air-drums and using carrots as drumsticks? (He does the same thing in the Butter video)

(Also love the lighting changes, both in light levels and colour! Shoutout to Eli!)

Adriana doing the phone-light thing is iconic and kind of hilarious honestly

<3

Also just noticed Adriana's cool chain-bracelet-ring accessory on her left hand! (Won't post a pic of it though because I'm worried about hitting the maximum image limit)

And that's all I have to say for this video! Man, what a freaking awesome medley. Really well done on all levels, and the enjoyment that Adriana and the guys had in making this is absolutely palpable (Also Geoff was very pretty in this video okay)

#voiceplay #acapella #frozen 2 #frozen 2 medley #geoff castellucci #eli jacobson #layne stein #j none #earl elkins jr #earl elkins #adriana arellano #acaplaya analysis #voiceplay visuals

[randombubblegum]

#IVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS SINCE THE LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #king of fashion and dated styles and nosferatu tshirts #i also realized watching this that geoff is wearing the same style but this is an otto centric post. this is for you otto #waterparks

[loove-persevering]

First Appearances Part 5! (Shawn Mendes Imagine)

Description: It’s time for Shawn’s album launch!!! How will it feel seeing him after month apart? I also took some inspiration from the song All These Years- Camila Cabello.

Word Count: 2.7k Yipeeeee!!!

CATCH UP! Part 1 Part 2  Pt. 3 Pt. 4

Your dress to the party here

  Today was Shawn’s launch party for his new album, you of course had to attend with your song being on the album. You were excited and nervous to say the least, it would be the first time you had seen him since before he left, your relationship was so different now. You had taken time to reflect on your relationship, maybe you fell too quick? You shake your head at the thought, you couldn’t help how you felt about him not when you had gained such a sense of the Shawn nobody else got to know. 

  You wanted to look your best tonight, You had dyed your blue hair to blonde having it styled by your team your makeup done as well. You wore a pant suit the tight was fitted was nude with black lace and the pants were baggy and sequined. You wanted to make a statement at this party, that the heartbreak you had endured had made you come out on the other side. Which is did Shawn and you were never a couple and you had to accept that, you had to move on and be happy for him but most importantly for yourself.

 ‘’You look hot not gonna lie,’’ Mel says leaning against the door behind you. 

 You laugh at her, ‘’Thanks,’’ you say. ‘’What time are we leaving?’’ You ask her she takes a glance at her watch. 

‘’Now if you’re ready!’’ She says and you nod taking one last glance at yourself in the mirror before heading downstairs. You took a few pictures with fans who were waiting outside before Mel ushered you to leave. You make your way into the car and head to the party. 

SHAWNS POV 

    It was album release day. All of the months of hard work finally paying off, the long nights at the studio. The songs I had worked so hard on were finally going to be put out in the universe for everyone to hear, everyone and her. 

   I knew she would be coming tonight our song was on the album, I was looking forward to seeing her after so long. We had grown so close over the months, so close that I trusted her more than anyone I felt as if I could share my most private thoughts and they would be safe which was hard to find. 

  I make my way down the carpet trying to subtly look for her, I felt like I had been waiting to see her for months to explain myself. The night those pictures got out they were not what they looked like, I had known the woman I was pictured with from friends, we were out celebrating when I saw her and she was in no state to be out in the condition she was in. We decided to take her back to my hotel that night and let her stay there. That was it, she took my bedroom I took the couch and nothing had happened. When I opened Twitter the next morning I was blowing up with pictures of us leaving the club, I immediately felt the anxiety in my chest rise up knowing exactly how this looked. 

   I scrolled through twitter seeing people talking about Y/N and how heartbroken she had to be, how I had done her the exact same as the man who had broken her heart the year prior. I knew it had been on the Twitter too long for Y/N to not have seen the pictures. I debated on calling her straight away and it has become one of the biggest regrets not deciding to explain to her that night. I figured the damage had been done and she would already not want to speak to me, and from that night she hadn’t. I didn’t blame her, I was too much of a coward to call her and Brian and Geoff reminded me every night of how dumb it was and they didn’t understand why I couldn’t just pick up the phone and explain myself.

  ‘’Y/N! Over here!’’ I hear one of the reporters scream from the other end of the carpet. I look down the carpet and there she was, beautiful as ever. She had dyed her hair, and was wearing an outfit that definitely made a statement, I’m over you, is what it screamed at me. I make my way down the carpet completely ignoring the paparazzi screaming for my attention. When I reach her she looks shocked as if I had just done the one thing that she didn’t want. I see it in her eyes while her face said another expression, she forced a smile I could tell it wasn’t genuine because I had made her smile that way before and this wasn’t it. 

   ‘’You look amazing,’’ I say to her, she smiles but the smile didn’t reach her eyes. When Y/N smiled it was like her entire face did too, her eyes crinkled and it would almost look like her eyes were closed if you made her laugh hard enough. The last time I had seen that smile was on the phone call we had just before the club, and I couldn’t believe how much had changed since then. How being apart from her for so long could only make me miss her that much more. ‘’You dyed your hair,’’ I say pointing out the obvious. 

   ‘’Yeah, I did.’’ She huffs, seemingly annoyed that it was the first thing I said. ‘’We should probably take some photos instead of you just standing here,’’ she says gesturing with her eyes the chaos behind us. 

    I turn around completely dazed by her, I realize now I had been away far too long. I put my hand on her back and I can feel her body go rigid, I hated that she felt the need to tense up at my touch. I remember how comfortable we were before I left for tour how she would lean against me as I would strum different melodies on the guitar. How she would be laughing so hard that would fall back into me, leaning on me for support. 

   ‘’Can you act like you like me,’’ I ask her whispering into her hair which smelt like strawberries. 

   She takes a deep breath before turning to me poking me in my side something that had always made me laugh and she used to her advantage. For a second I saw a flash of the Y/N that I missed and loved. I wished more than anything that this was our relationship again, but I knew right now it was to show everyone that after everything we were still friends. It seemed funny because that was the last thing I wanted to be. 

Y/N POV

   You hated to admit how good Shawn looked, his hair was longer than the last time you saw him. He looked much more toned than before, tour did him well you thought. His face showed a sorrowed expression on it, you tried to keep up your facade but it was so hard because the second he came up to you you were in shock. That no matter how long it had been since you had seen him, and no matter how bad it hurt to see him with someone else that in that split second every feeling you had for him came back. 

  You didn’t know that feeling before not that you had seen your ex since before you left for tour the previous year but you didn’t think the connection you had with him was the same you had with Shawn. 

  You felt as if you had enough pictures with Shawn so you glanced up at him putting your hand on his abdomen letting him know you were leaving, he looked at you right in your eyes and you saw just from that he wanted to say so much, but so did you. You head down the carpet trying to stay confident as you walked down the carpet but it was hard when the person that made you feel most vulnerable was only a few feet away. 

 ‘’Y/N! Are you and Shawn still a thing?’’

‘’Y/N! Over here!’’

‘’Y/N are you and Shawn on speaking terms now?’’

  You didn’t let your smile fade even through the questions because that’s exactly what they wanted from you. You pose for a little bit longer before heading inside, you quickly take your seat which thankfully wasn’t at the same table as Shawn, you wonder if he was the one who had made the seating arrangements. 

   Mel comes in sitting next to you, ‘’You did good on the carpet,’’ She says to you, ‘’They loved you and Shawn,’’ She says and you look at her when she says his name. ‘’I’m excited to hear the song you wrote together,’’ She said. 

  ‘‘I hope they don’t play it,’‘ You say wishfully. 

 She looks at you an annoyed expression on her face, ‘’Sometimes your seriously a pain in the ass,’’ She says to you. You look at her your eyes widening. ‘’Well you are, your really stubborn,’’ She says taking a sip of her margarita giving you a side glare. 

 You get up from the table too annoyed with Mel to sit with her, you walk around greeting some of the other people who were in attendance. You talk with Niall Horan for a few moments which was pretty cool considering it was the first time you had met him. You walk around the party for a while socializing with everyone but you hadn’t seen Shawn since you took photos together outside, you also hated to admit it but you couldn’t help but search for him in the crowd of people. 

  ‘’Y/N?’’ You turn around at the unfamiliar voice. 

 You turn around recognizing the person who just said your name as Shawn’s little sister Aaliyah. You had talked to her once on face time when Shawn had made a visit home before he left, ‘’Hi?’’ You say surprised she had come to talk to you. ‘’Sorry I just didn’t expect you to come talk to me!’’ You say realizing how rude you had sounded. 

  ‘’It’s cool,’’ She says taking a seat next to you. ‘’Shawn played me your song, it’s really good!’’ You were surprised Shawn had shown her but knowing how close Shawn was to his family it wasn’t really that much of a shock. 

‘‘Thanks! Means a lot coming from you,’‘ you say smiling at her. 

‘‘My brother really likes you,’‘ She blurts out, you glance at her shocked. ‘’You’re all he talks about, seriously it’s annoying sometimes.’’ She explains. 

‘‘I-’‘ You start to say but she cuts you off. 

‘‘It’s pretty obvious your both into each other so why are you all acting like your in middle school?’‘ She says and you look at her in admiration. 

‘‘Shawn’s lucky to have you as a sister,’‘ You say to her and she looks at you giving you a smirk. 

‘‘I know, I tell him that all the time but I don’t think he listens,’‘ She laughs and you join in with her. ‘‘Shawn’s talking to Brian over there,’‘ She says pointing in his direction. You spot him across the room and you look at her thankfully and she smiles at you encouragingly. 

  You get up from your seat feeling your whole body tingling with nerves and excitement,  you had waited far too long to share your feelings with Shawn and now it built up to this. You walk up behind him reaching your hand out to touch him but your interrupted by the sound of his voice, ‘’I just love her so much man,’’ He confesses. You take your hand back quickly and you quickly turn around making your way back to your seat. 

  ‘‘Y/N’‘ You hear Brian’s voice call out your name as you make your way through the crowd. You glance back quickly seeing he had stepped out in front of Shawn obviously he had seen you before you could disappear quick enough, Shawn had a unreadable look on his face as he searched the crowd. Maybe this was the sign; the one thing you didn’t want to be true, that it just wasn’t meant to be. 

  You had sat back down in your seat still not speaking to Mel who kept giving you a side glare and muttering thing to other people that shared your table. Everyone quickly got quiet which made you look up on the stage and there stood Shawn holding a microphone probably about to make his speech for the night. ‘’I just wanted to get up here and say thank you from the bottom of my heart,’’ He says taking his hand clutching his chest. 

‘‘To everyone who has been apart of this album, to everyone who has made this album so special.’‘ He says his eyes wandering over the crowd. His eyes finally find yours after a few seconds, you look away trying to find anything in the room to distract yourself with. ‘‘This album is so special to me. Every song is a story that’s been apart of my life and I’m so happy to be able to share it tonight and with the world.’‘ He says. ‘‘I am living my dream everyday and I couldn’t thank anyone enough for allowing me to do that especially my family,’’ he says glancing to them.

 ‘’Now before the party continues I want to play this song, It’s one very personal to me and it might be my favorite one I’ve ever written.’’ He says and he moves over taking his place at the piano on the stage. The lyrics begin rolling of his lips and you listen carefully every word hitting you like a brick. 

What if I told you a story? 

All about someone who loved you

What if I told you he’s sorry 

He made you wait

What if I told you he’s dying? 

Cause he change history

What if I told you that someone..

Was me,

  Every word he said he seemed more engrossed in the song, you hadn’t realized how long it had been since you heard him sing in person. You recall it easily, like it was one of the things you’d carry with you forever. 

Flashback

  You were sitting on the couch your head leaning against Shawn’s arm as he had his legs laid out on the coffee table and you had your legs taking up the rest of the couch. Brian and Geoff were both sitting in the room with you playing on their phones, you had grown close with all of them in the past few weeks. You had your eyes closed listening to Shawn hum to a new tune the words almost slipping off his lips. ‘’Sing,’’ You mutter your voice groggy from being so tired. 

 ‘‘Huh?’‘ He stops strumming. 

 ‘‘Sing,’‘ You mutter again to him softly. 

  You hear him pick back up the melody he was just strumming. ‘‘Yeah you, its just the truth, the truth. And I’d be lying if I said it, it’s a lighter state of mind stuck on you,’‘ He sings perfectly. 

 A tired smile breaks out on your lips hearing his voice which seemed like the perfect way to fall asleep. ‘’That’s all I have so far,’’ He says chuckling. You hum in satisfaction as you lean further into him making yourself comfortable happy to be falling asleep to the soothing sound of Shawn’s voice. 

END OF FLASHBACK

  You blink back tears at the memory and you can see Mel giving you a worried look, you look back up at Shawn accidentally making eye contact with him. You look at him your mouth agape, you quickly look away getting up excusing yourself from the table. You make your way through the crowd quickly trying not to bump into anyone, Shawn’s voice filled your ears still singing for the crowd. 

  You were doing what you did best, letting your emotions getting the best of you and walking away. You had been completely aware that in the past few months you had become the girl you never wanted to be the one that cared too much. You made your way out the back wanting to avoid paparazzi, you walk to the end of the street hailing a cab down successfully after a few minutes. 

 You take your seat in the cab,  giving the man your address ready to go home and be cuddled up in the safety of your own home. You buckle your seatbelt and before the cab takes off you hear a harsh knock at the window, when you look up you see a panicked Shawn standing at the window looking down at you. 

 ‘’Can we talk?’’

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Pt. 6

Link to the songs I used in the chapter Here (What If I Told You A Story) and Here  (Stuck On You)

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[vagrantblvrd]

michael/indsay/ryan in a fahc setting?

I love the thought of the three of them meeting one another pre-FAHC?

Ryan and Michael get hired by the same crew and realize they’re not as stupid as the other idiots they’re working with and they gain genuine respect for one another. Surprise everyone when they both end up with the Fakes and get along immediately, (Everyone surprised that Michael’s got no  problem with the Vagabond when he was super suspicious of everyone else for a while after joining the crew.)

Lindsay and Ryan meeting when they’re working on opposite sides on a job. Lindsay manages to thwart Ryan at every turn through sheer chaos and by the end of things he’s soured on his bosses.

It’s clear they’re kind of hoping/don’t care if the job gets him killed - which he’s going to address with them at a later date – but in the meantime he is both impressed and bewildered at how the hell she keeps doing it.

Lindsay holding him at gunpoint for Dramatic Plot Purposes while her crew whisks the guy he was supposed to kill away, or maybe she manages to kill the guy he was sent to kill first and wanted to let him know it’s not personal, you know? Just business and she likes his style or wants to make sure she’s not making an enemy out of him.

Michael and Lindsay meet who even knows how, just that Michael is like “Oh, fuck, it’s you,” when Geoff’s introducing him to the crew.

Everything grinds to a halt because one, no one talks like that to Lindsay and lives (for long, anyway) because she doesn’t stand for that shit, and also, if he has a problem with her he’s not going to be sticking around, right?

But Lindsay is goddamned delighted to see him and everyone is like ??? at the two of them because Lindsay is pestering the fuck out of him and he’s scowly and snappish but both of them are totes fine with things???

OR.

Maybe they meet when Michael’s at a bar and there’s this good looking guy with a dumb man bun at the bar who keeps glancing his way, and it’s not like Michael’s got anything else planned so why the fuck not head over to see what happens with that?

Lindsay’s at a club somewhere with friends. Meg had to leave early because reasons, and Barbara’s getting drinks. Mica’s dancing and there’s some asshole harassing some poor girl at the bar, but just as Lindsay’s headed over there to deal with the guy, some hot as hell guy steps in and scares the bejeesus out of the asshole and she’s like OH??? and then flirting and the like, and she is charmed because he’s so sweet and shy and awkward as fuck.

Michael and Lindsay once again meet who the hell even knows how, and the crew is absolutely convinced they’re going to murder one another at some point, but then it comes out that the two of them have been married for a while by the time Michael gets recruited and everyone is ??? because Michael and Lindsay.

Either way, Ryan has no idea Michael and Lindsay know each other and Michael and Lindsay don’t realize the other one knows Ryan. (For Plot Reasons.)

Ryan and Michael have this on and off again Thing, and so do Ryan and Lindsay. Ryan’s always got this thought in the back of his head that maybe in another life he and Michael could be something serious when he’s with Michael, and when he’s with Lindsay he’s got the same though swimming around in his head.

But.

He’s hung up about his career path and thinks they could do better than with someone like him. It’s always a good time, fun with either one of them, but he’s all Drama about it, so it’s a casual no strings kind of thing he has going with them.

And then!

And then the three of them end up with the Fakes and Michael and Lindsay have never met the Vagabond, just know dorky, awkward, Ryan with the man bun and so on.

They don’t even know that Ryan is the Vagabond because the moment he joins the crew and sees them there he’s like OH SHIT.

Because look, these two people he used to hook up with every so often, that he has the warm fuzzies for and is all Drama about, are married.

To each other.

And while he is happy for them and the whatnot, there’s a little (lot) of heartbreak going for him there.

Also, the fact that he totally hooked up with both of them (separately) in the past and dear God, talk about awkward? (Especially since Michael wouldn’t be bothered by it, and Lindsay would be like “OH?” and then tease both of them and ask about sekrit gossips and the like to fuck with them.)

SO.

Vagabond mask and face paint the whole time, he tries not to talk around them as often as possible because they know what his voice sounds like, okay. (He’s aware he’s a human disaster, okay. Knows his whole Vagabond 24/7 thing around them will fall apart eventually, but he’s past the point of no return  on that one. Is waiting for the train wreck to happen where they realize he’s their old booty call and the whatnot and surprised that it hasn’t happened yet.)

The thing is, he’s (mostly) normal with the others when Michael and Lindsay aren’t around.

Laughs and jokes with them and so on, and Michael and Lindsay start to wonder if the Vagabond has a problem with the two of them. Because Gavin fucking adores the guy and Jeremy is always talking about his Battle Buddy.

Everyone fucking loves the guy, but he barely gives them the time of day.

And to complicate matters even further, Ryan ends up in a friends with benefits relationship with Gavin and Jeremy for a while. This casual thing because they live dangerous lives and they’re all attractive people and it’s just kind of fun?

But Ryan realizes Gavin and Jeremy have this whole ridiculously sweet Thing for each other they’re both godawful at dealing with?

Gavin doesn’t think Jeremy would ever be interested in someone like him (whatever the fuck that means) seriously, and Jeremy’s thinking the same thing, right? Both of them head over heels for one another and convinced the most they’re ever going have is this ongoing relationship – which is great, Ryan, really!

But look.

Ryan is the one they go to when they’ve had too much to drink and are feeling vulnerable about things. Tell him things they should be telling one another but can’t work up the courage to do so, so Ryan plays matchmaker for the two of them, and steps back when Gavin and Jeremy finally realize how gone for each other they are.

(There are still times the three of them go off somewhere together after a rough job or one too many close calls and come back looking better for it, so yeah.)

Meanwhile, Michael and Lindsay are going a little batty trying to figure out what the hell is going on with those three idiots?

Realize it’s a friends with benefits thing early on, which is fine so long as it doesn’t fuck the crew up.

It doesn’t, of course, BUT THEN.

Gavin and Jeremy realize they have FEELINGS for one another and get together and apparently the Vagabond was playing matchmaker???

Seems super happy for the two of them, but Michael and Lindsay are waiting for the other shoe to drop, for the Vagabond to be upset by it, but that never happens.

The three of them are still BFFs, but also there are those times when the three of them go off together and everyone expects them to reveal they’re in a relationship together but that never happens, which.

Okay, also fine, just real damn confusing sometimes.

And then there’s a Situation in which Ryan ends up having to go to ground at one of the crew’s safe houses and as luck (Plot Reasons) would have it, Michael and Lindsay are also there.

Just the three of them in this ramshackle little house somewhere to wait things out.

Ryan’s hurt (Plot Reasons) in such a way that the skull mask has to come off. Not really all there at the time to really appreciate the way Michael and Lindsay and both like !!! because wtf, the Vagabond is that dumbass Ryan???

And, look. The two of them have maybe been watching for Ryan’s reaction to Gavin and Jeremy getting together because they’re still curious as fuck as to why the Vagabond won’t give the two of them the time of day outside of work. (Also, have you seen the man? Like, obvs not without his mask, but he’s got a great body and also ~mysterious and such.)

But now his mask is off and they’ve had to clean the face paint off to get at the cuts on his face and whatnot.

Lindsay is just staring at him like holy shit, Michael is scowling at him, “Oh, fuck you, Ryan,” because he thought the stupid fuck was dead or something.

And Ryan, stupid pining idiot that he is – loopy on painkillers/blood loss/Plot Reasons, Ryan  - says with this sad little smile “I really wish you would,”and passes out.

(Look, he remembers their past trysts FONDLY, and much as he likes Gavin and Jeremy or any other partners he’s had since then, the Jones’ get him.)

Michael and Lindsay figure shit out while Ryan’s unconscious. Talk about how the hell they both know who he is and why. The fact they’ve been puzzling out the mystery of the Vagabond and his avoidance with them and so on.

Also, the Thing he has with Gavin and Jeremy, so, you know. He probably isn’t looking to see if he’d be a good fit with the two of them so that’s fine. (Really.)

And when Ryan wakes up again later he’s like SHIT because now they know about him, have probably figured everything out and is trying to figure out what happens now?

What happens now is that they give him shit for hiding behind his mask and so on, but that’s about it for that bit of ridiculousness on his part.

He doesn’t remember what he said before he passed out, which is honestly a good thing for him, and when things go back to normal for the crew he stops wearing his mask and face paint around Michael and Lindsay.

Starts talking to them and is less of a human disaster around them. (A little.)

And that’s good, great even, except for the bit where he falls even more in love with them. But he’s still happy for them and just pines from ~afar.

Various shenanigans in which there’s another close call for the crew.

Gavin or Jeremy this time, and while they’re doing the “oh thank God you’re not dead” face-touch-staring-into-one-another’s eyes thing Ryan is like, “Get a room you two.”

Jeremy rolls his eyes glances over because that is an amazing idea, but also, “Get fucked, Ryan!” as Gavin fails to stifle his laughter and Jeremy himself is cracking up.

Ryan shaking his head as those two idiots go off for the life-affirming sexy times and – unaware of what he said that one time in the safe house - “Wish I could.”

Michael and Lindsay are there to hear him, of course. And Lindsay asks why Ryan isn’t going with Gavin and Jeremy because the three of them and their Thing?

Ryan being all confused before realizing what she means, and then tells her that it really is just a friends with benefits thing he has with Gavin and Jeremy, you know? The whole bit where he loves them but isn’t in love with them and so on

Unbeknownst to Ryan, he seals his fate with that because after this Michael and Lindsay start plotting, right?

Have Serious Discussions about bringing Ryan into their relationship if he’s interested now that they know he’s not in a relationship with Gavin and Jeremy, okay.

Because they also remember their past ~trysts with Ryan fondly, and now that they’ve gotten to know him better realize they could absolutely be something good, the three of them.

Woo the fuck out of him, even though it takes the longest damn time before he realizes what’s going on. That all those times they went out for dinner or a movie. Impromptu races or off on jobs with just the three of them, that kind of thing were goddamned dates.

And he’s like conflicted because he’s really enjoyed spending time with them, but they’re also happily married and he doesn’t want to ruin that. (Also doesn’t want it to be a friends with benefits things, something casual because he couldn’t handle it now, having a taste of what they could have been and having to give it up.)

Some moment where Michael and Lindsay realize they’re not all on the same page and sit Ryan down to let him know they are absolutely wooing the fuck out of him so like, okay. Stop thinking they just want to spice up their sex life or whatever and Ryan being ??? and !!! when he looks over at Lindsay and she’s looking at him like he’s an idiot, but also an adorable idiot.

FEELS and ALL the talking and Ryan finally realizing he gets to have this, them, and kind of loving how much effort they’re going to to “woo the fuck out of him” and returning the favor because Michael and Lindsay are more than worth it, okay?

Happily ever afters for everyone and the whatnot.

(Also, Geoff and Jack being The Most Tired about their stupid kids who can’t not be Drama with their relationships and Trevor and Alfredo on the sidelines with fucking popcorn or something, idk.)

#myansay #jerevin #michael/lindsay/ryan #prrompt fills #technically not a fic #vagrant fic #(i don't even know what this ship would be??? but i'm pretty darned fond of it) #Anonymous #Replies

[sassysweetstories]

Diamond in the Rough // 4

Summary: you’re an androgynous woman who has a rather groggy voice. due to your social anxiety and shy nature, you refuse to let your beautiful, sexy voice free. that is until you do something that might lead you down a dangerous path.

Ship: Shawn Mendes x Fem!Reader, Harry Styles x Fem!Reader

Warnings: angst, swearing, vulgar words, fluff, fighting, smut etc.

Notes: none of these gifs are mine, credit to the owners.

Tagged: @bailey-hoover @kiralivelove @thalia-prior-of-ravenclaw@anamcg317bellasett @queentiffanyyy @archer-whovian-violinist@beingmadinwonderland@princessisabelle19 @violence-and-velvet @lachicadelamanzana

Third P.O.V

Almost two weeks pass and Shawn has yet to give up much to (Y/n)’s dismay. She just wants him out of her life, away from her bubble and to just focus but once she thinks he’s gone, he pops out of no where with those big stupid chocolate brown eyes of his. That morning (Y/n) sat in the recording studio, jotting down notes and intonations when Shawn and Andrew walked in. She doesn’t even try to hide her disgust anymore, finally owning the voice she’d been given. “I thought we were meeting in private, Andrew. Don’t you know that children aren’t aloud to play in the studio.” 

Her comebacks are viscous at this point, not a care in the world and though Shawn should hate hit, it riles him up even more. Even turns him on when she’s so snarky. Andrew ignores their childlike bickering even though he takes pride in how much she’s grown and sits in the lounge chair with a fake huff. “He said he wanted to watch us go over some music stuff and he doesn’t have a meeting until later. I said he could check it out.” 

(Y/n) rolls her eyes again before picking up one of the guitars, strumming carefully until the rest of her crew walk in. She wasn't going to be quiet anymore, a new kind of grit taking hold of her life all thanks to her anger towards Shawn, not that she'd ever admit it. Apart of her is not ready for him to listen. Not just because he’s a great artist with plenty of background in music but mostly because she can’t deal with his judgment anymore. She’s gotten too much of it in her life, too fed up. 

Especially when it came to dating. ‘Boys will never look at you romantically’, ‘you’re too masculine’, ‘you’re not feminine enough’, ‘who would date a woman who looks more like a man than her man?’ They all said. But she loved her voice, loved how unique it was compared to other musicians and didn’t mind male pronouns at all. She was done living by other peoples rules and expectations. “Let's warm up with Lock Me Up." She says to the musicians, smiling as the drums start with a heavy cadence. For a fleeting moment, she forgets all about Shawn's existence. 

“Time to listen, to my confession I’m much less than I wanted to be,  wanted to be.  You shine a light on my, dark side but you don’t care what you see. Overjoyed, Over you, Over night, That’s what you do Why don’t you lock me up  with joy and kisses Lock me up with love?” 

She kicks the microphone holder up to her hand, quickly attaching it to the stand in one fail swoop. The action makes both Andrew and Shawn gape. He sees it now, the same fire and passion Andrew first saw the night of her performance. An untapped potential, an energy that’s just waiting to burst. Hurt and hidden behind a wall of bad memories. He watches her, almost spell-bound as Olive sways back and forth, guitar in hand as she watched her friend flourish. A face filled with pride. 

When the chorus hits, all the musicians sport wide smiles, completely enjoying the borderline musical that’s taken shape in the studio. Shawn pulls out his phone to record the moment, one he doesn’t want to forget despite the tension between the two of them. She just looks so good he can’t help himself. She is so independent and in touch with herself, it takes his breath away. He posts the story to his Instagram and then saves the video for later.

When the song ends she’s already sweating and the adrenaline never comes to a stop. Her smile is bright, beautiful beyond anything Shawn’s ever seen and it’s absolutely contagious. He can’t withhold his cheeks from tightening. When he posts the video to his story, he doesn’t think much of it. (Y/n) wanders off to grab water and her phone blows up. Shawn Mendes tagged you. The notification popped up. It’s a video of her singing, a damn good one at that. Apart of her wants to be mad he posted without her permission but it wasn’t a big deal, didn’t think much of it until she scrolled down the comment section. There are the cute ones that she adores, the compliments that make her heart flutter. All of a sudden, her joy vanishes. Almost instantaneously the good is gone, ripped right out of her grip. 

“Don’t worry, ladies. There’s no way Shawn would go for someone who looks like that.” 

“Me: *laughing because Shawn would never find her or whatever she is attractive*”

“Diamond is hot and all but she’s not feminine enough for me.” 

“That’s cool that they’re friends. He’d never date her though, not looking like that anyway.” 

It was never about him. Sure he was a pain, also strange with his personality but she’d never hate him. But automatically assuming he’d never find her attractive because of her androgynous features broke her heart. Nobody knew how many people who had told her that exact same thing. “Your shoulders are just too broad.” They’d say. Or, “My friends give me shit because you look more like a guy than I do.” Or, “Why don’t you dress more like a guy? You are a guy right?” She tosses her phone to the side, a tear escaping from the corner of her right eye. The liquid seems to burn against her skin as a different kind of tired pain churns in her heart. Grabbing her book, she does the only thing she knows what to do best. The lyrics come like a tsunami, crashing down on her and she willing caves in, letting it consume her lungs entirely. When she’s done, a voice catches her attention. 

“So (Y/n), we’ve got big news for you.” Andrew says from the other room and it forces the young woman to get up from off the dirty floor. Shawn is long gone by the looks of it and there’s a pang of sadness in her chest, not that (Y/n) will admit it. She didn’t mind him watching her sing. “The VMAs is coming up in two weeks and they want you to be the main performance!” He says with a wide grin. Derek and Olive pat her shoulder with pride while her stomach churns with worry, along with a jumble of other emotions. “So I was thinking we could do ‘Hold Me Back’-” She shakes her head, cutting the older man off with a growing smile. “No. I’ve got a better idea. We do that and then a cover of a song.” She pauses for a moment as they start to bubble up in her head. “And I’ve got just the song.” 

Shawn’s P.O.V

When I got home, I hadn’t expected my sister to still be there. She said she had plans with some friends so it made me wonder as to why she was still present. “Hey Alliyah, whatcha still doin’ here? Thought you had plans?” She turned over her shoulder with a smile, one I knew all too well. “I’m hanging out with the girls later but until then I was catching up on some of Diamond’s feed.” Diamond? Oh no. She continued, “Oh my god, I can’t get over how pretty she is, I mean, she can pull it all off! And her VOICE! EEK! Have you listened to her music or talked to her much?! I saw her on your Instagram! Also, WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME YOU MET HER, YOU JERK!” I grab a drink and listen to her ramble on and on. But the more she spoke, the more I realized that’s how my fans spoke of me, this connection to music to artist to fans. And my baby sister was apart of that as much as anyone else. “Gooodddd, I would do anything to meet her!” And in an instant she went back to her phone, watching (Y/n) with a wide smile. In that moment, I knew I’d have to ask a huge favor. 

Your P.O.V

I’d been practicing all week for my performance, doing interview after interview and getting a custom made suit for the VMAs. The more I thought of it, the more giddy I became. This was the performance of a lifetime, something I’ve only dreamed of. Everything had been moving along together nicely until I ran into the one person I was trying to avoid for the rest of my life. Shawn. “Hey, (Y/n). Look-” He says, shyly. Fiddling with his jacket nervously. “I know I’ve been an awful person to you and I have no right to ask you of anything but my baby sisters birthday is coming up and uh- she really loves you and your music. Like a lot. I was wondering if you could perform for her on her birthday. Look, I’ll pay nicely and-” I sigh, ready for the conversation to be over with. “Sure. I’ll do it. Your sister sounds very nice.” I hate to admit that the grin on his face was nothing but contagious. “Thank you, thank you, thank you so much! That means so much to me-” 

I cut him off, accordingly. “I’m not doing this for you, Shawn. I’m doing this for your sister. And you don’t need to pay me. I don’t want your money. Just send me the details” I’m already up and out of the room before he can detest to any of the statements I’ve made. I won’t admit it, but it hurts. There’s a pang in my chest at the thought of us being friends and working together maybe. But after his awful first impression and continuous foul treatment, I didn’t see any point in putting effort in him. I get an email the next day about his house location and the plan for sneaking me and my team in unnoticed. The night comes sooner than I planned but I’m actually quite excited to meet Aaliyah and her friends. The more Geoff and Andrew talk about it, the easier it feels. It’s like a mini concert, a test run for the bigger thing down the line. This feels much more intimate though and I want this to be perfect. 

Andrew takes me and my team through the back, going completely unnoticed from the crowd. We pass a slit and I attempt to get a good view of what I’m working with. Maybe six girls, one of them wearing a birthday crown. They chat happily while the adults take their time to their chairs or stand off leisurely. My heart thumps in hopes to make Aalliyah happy and I ignore the fear that thumps lowly in the bottom of my stomach. This is for her. I watch as Shawn takes the microphone, catching everyone’s attention. My team is already set up behind the curtain, awaiting for his signal. “Hey everyone! I’m so happy you all could come to celebrate my baby sisters birthday. You’re getting so old, Liyah. Now it’s my time to give my present to you. Happy Birthday, sis. Hit it guys!” 

Third P.O.V

Shawn steps off the stage and (Y/n) takes the reigns. When he looks back at her, he nearly falls over from her beauty. Aalliyah and her friends scream louder than anyone would have predicted and Shawn couldn’t help but chuckle. The guitar begins and Shawn can’t keep his eyes off her. “Happy Birthday, Aalliyah. This is for you.” She says softly and his sister giggles along with her friends. The young man doesn’t notice when she stops playing, too entranced by her voice to focus on much of anything that’s not her. She puts down her guitar and makes her way over to the young girls, greeting them first before the rest of the room that only seems to gravitate towards her. “Who’s that, sweetheart? She has a lovely voice.” Shawn’s mother says to him, pulling his attention away from her for the first time that night. 

“Oh! That’s (Y/n) (Y/L/N), also known as Diamond. She’s a new up and coming singer that Aalliyah loves. Andrew’s her new manger so we see each other often.” The woman taps her head, eyes wide. “Oh! I heard her on the radio the other day! I thought it was a man singing but goodness gracious she has the voice of an angel. That’s very sweet of you to get your sisters favorite singer to perform for her birthday.” He smiled down at her before glancing back at the long androgynous figure that’s captured everyone’s attention. The girls get together for a group photo and Shawn’s heart flutters at the sight of Aalliyah almost crying with happiness while her idol grins down at her. “Are you gonna introduce us or do you think Alliyah will beat you to it?” His dad asks him and before he could answer, his little sister ran up to their parents with a smile that seemed to outstretch her face. 

“Mom, Dad, this is (Y/n) (Y/L/N), also known as the one and only Diamond.” (Y/n) blushed crimson as she shook their hands. Her voice was enchanting, smooth and warm like honey. “It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Mendes. I thank you both for giving me the opportunity to perform for you guys, especially for such a momentous occasion.” The young woman towers both his parents and yet she makes them feel warm and comfortable. “You have an incredible voice, my dear.” Shawn’s dad says with a smile that (Y/n) know’s is genuine. They chat for a while and his mom seems to have latched onto the younger woman, refusing to let go as they down wine and laugh. Everyone migrates to her and Shawn feels a pang of jealousy, not wanting to share her to the world. Their eyes catch across the room and (Y/n) excuses herself from the group to meet him. 

Before they reach one another Harry Styles grazes her elbow catching her attention. (Y/n) can’t help but smile up at the gorgeous man. “Hello love, names Harry.” She introduces herself and she can’t seem to pull herself away from his intoxicating nature and suave. “You didn’t! Oh my god!” He laughed as she grazed his shoulder, continuing the story. “I did! Oh my gosh, she was so pissed the rest of the night..” Harry giggled loudly, scooting closer to her frame until they were inches apart. “I have to head out but I’d love to continue this conversation sometime. Maybe in a more comfortable setting.” The young woman smiled before exchanging numbers with the handsome singer. He pressed his plump lips to her cheeks and (Y/n) couldn’t help but swoon before meeting up with Shawn. 

“Thank you for tonight. My sister is gonna remember this for the rest of her life.” He says quietly, leaning against the railing as he glanced back at her flushed cheeks. Shawn noticed her third glass of wine had made her a little soft. The action is distinct since their love / hate relationship. She actually looks at ease. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity. She’s a very good kid. I enjoyed it a lot and your parents seem lovely. I uh- I came to say goodbye. My team and I are leaving for the night since I need to be up early for interviews and such. See you later, Shawn.” He watches her almost in a trance, bidding his family farewell. That night he only thought of her. 

Things felt different. Maybe they always were different. (Y/n) couldn’t stop thinking about how Shawn looked last night. How pink his cheeks were and how plump his lips became the longer she drank. Must be the alcohol.. She thought stupidly to herself. She knew it wasn’t anything she had that night to make her think such unholy thoughts. The way his shirt was almost too tight for his toned body. He looked like a god and his chocolate brown eyes made her knees weak, not that she’d ever tell him. That morning she grabbed her lyric book and followed Andrew out to the car, listening intently to her schedule for the day. In between the car rides, she jotted new lyrics and hummed different ideas to her crew who nodded along happily. Five interviews back to back, they had finally returned back to the hotel, taking picture after picture with fans. 

The young woman was more than thrilled to be alone for a little while before her phone buzzed. Groaning, she answered it with a fake tone. “Hello?” A honey like chuckle respond on the other line, a voice that was so distinct it made her shiver. “Hello love, miss me? I was wondering if you wanted to get together tonight if you were free?” (Y/n) grinned from cheek to cheek before replying calmly despite the fact her heart was beating out of her chest. “Uh- yeah! I’d love to! Dinner at your place or what were you thinking?” He chuckled lowly, eliciting a shiver of anticipation. “You’re brilliant ya know that. That’s exactly what I was thinking. I’ll pick you up at eight, love. And sweetheart, dress like yourself.” He hung up swiftly and the young woman pondered before smiling. 

Your P.O.V

I had tried on ten different outfits, one looking worst than the last. “Ughhh, I don’t know what to do!” I huffed, obviously anxious and worried for the date, which is in an hour.. Olive ransacks my closet, cussing. “Damn girl, you’ve got clothes for days! We can find something that’ll work.” Before I know, she pulls out a button up, jeans and a bad-ass brown leather jacket. I nod in approval before changing, heart thumping out of my chest. And before I knew it, his car pulled up with a loud brake screech. “Go get ‘em tiger.” Olive said to me with two thumbs up. “You look gorgeous, love” He says smoothly and I can’t help but rake my eyes up and down his body. He looks absolutely sinful and I want a bite. “So what did you concoct tonight, darling.” I watch as the hairs on his arms raise, all because of me. 

We get back to his apartment which is beautifully lit with candles and there’s a strong aroma of pizza and vanilla candles. A strange but inviting scent that only pulls me further into his humble abode. “Make yourself comfortable, love. I’ll grab the food. You pick a movie.” I take off my jacket and scroll through a few movies until I settle on one that satisfies us both. After a few minutes, he lowers the volume so we can talk. “So what exactly are you looking for? You’re a performer. You understand how hard it is for people to communicate and make relationships so what are you looking for?” He sighs, leaning into me and I feel myself tense with excitement as he mutters, eyes bright and entrancing. “I’m just looking for someone who could keep me warm at night though something down the line would be lovely.” 

I gulp and take a leap of faith. “What are you doing tonight then?” I expect him to pull away in disgust or react negatively as most usually do but when he pulls in closer, resting his hands between my thighs, my breath hitches. “You, hopefully.” Our eyes connect again and I do the unthinkable. I press my lips to his roughly and moan when he does the same for me. His large hands are everywhere, tugging and pulling me closer to him. “How ‘bout we take this to the bedroom, baby-girl?” I nod against his lips before kissing down his neck. The lower I go, the louder he groans. “Fuck, (Y/n)..” He grabs my hand, tugging me into the other room. We giggle and kiss one another on the way, easing whatever nervousness I possessed before. I rip open his shirt and press thick kisses along his skin, smirking as he moans. All of a sudden he turns me over grinding his lower region against mine and I can’t help but cuss lowly against his ear. “You like that, baby-girl. Fuck, I can’t wait to ravish you..” 

The next morning I awake before him and leave a note on the table. Had a great time. Hope we can do this again. Sorry I had to dip. My manager called last minute. Until next time, love ;) I slip out of his apartment like a spy, attempting to be as incognito as possible. My whole face is covered and my movements are precise as I slip into the studio completely unnoticed. Olive, Derek, Andrew and a few of my other friends are there. And.. unfortunately Shawn. Olive and Derek are looking down and nobody makes eye contact with me except for Andrew and Shawn who both look pissed. “W-What’s wrong guys?” Shawn’s gaze drifts down to my neck before turning away, almost in disgust. “This is what’s wrong..” Andrew says with an exhausted sigh before showing me pictures on Twitter. They’re of last night.. Clear pictures of Harry and I kissing.. 

(I hope you guys liked it! PLEASE COMMENT!) 

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[acaplaya-musings]

Voiceplay Visuals: Boy Bands In 5 Minutes (post 2/2)

Part 2! Let's get right into this! (For part 1 go here)

...There's a lot going on with the outfits here, but I'm assuming it's decade/era-appropriate? (I learned from one reaction video that apparently the poncho/jumper/hoodie thing that Geoff is wearing is something that people used to wear to the beach a lot or something?)

Geoff used to wear a bowtie a lot when he had shorter hair (apparently, though I don't watch a lot of VP's older stuff), but this is basically the only time that we see Geoff wearing a bowtie since growing his hair out (well, wearing a tied-up bowtie anyway)

I did a study/analysis thing on the varying positionings/line-up orders of the group during this video (haven't bothered to psot it though), and fun fact: Geoff spends the majority of this video on the left side of the screen!

This guy is Rek Dunn, who was a production assistant and friend of the group for many years, before he sadly passed away in 2021 (the Halo theme cover that Voiceplay did that year is in honour of him)

The only outfit change done phyiscally on camera and not via quick cuts. Pay attention to Layne!

The absolute drama. Iconic, we stan 👌😂

Backstreet Boys time! The outfits are similiar to what they started the video wearing, but with a few changes. E.g. they're wearing white pants rather than black, Eli's wearing a white fedora, and Geoff is wearing a singlet/tank top (one of the first times (if not the first time) that Geoff has been the only one with bare shoulders in a Voiceplay video, and certainly not the last (hey, if you've got it, flaunt it!))

Back to NSYNC, this time for the song "pop". And yes, if you haven't figured it out already, this section is filled with scenes relating to "pop" and all its meanings/connotations. So in this shot the guys are playing with balloons (which can pop), then they're tossing around bubble wrap (which people often enjoy popping), then they're eating bubblegum (which you can blow bubbles with, which can then pop), then dancing in bubbles/using bubble guns (see previous), and then doing a toast/cheers with cans of soda/soft drink, which Americans sometimes refer to as "pop".

This section alone must have taken a bit of time to set up and film each scene for, but I bet they had a really fun time with it (must be a ton of bloopers/outtakes)

According to commenters, Voiceplay are in fact doing the same choreography for One Direction's Best Song Ever as was used in the original music clip.

(Also I saw part of a 1D music video on a public TV screen a couple weeks ago and I was like "okay but why is Harry Styles' appearance here giving me Geoff vibes? 😅" (I think it was partially the hair, and partially the fact that Geoff lives rent-free in my head))

Geoff flossing XD (he also did it at the end of his Monster Mash video, or one of his selves did it at least)

Earl, Eli, and J are absolutely killing it with the fashion here! (I wanna know how many of the clothes used were already owned, and how many were acquired just for the video?)

Eli back at it again with the sunglasses-as-fashion-accessory (without wearing them), and also I just realized his pants are the same that he was wearing in the Pop section of the video just a bit earlier. Also J's shirt reminds me of the blazer/jacket he wore in the Queen Medley.

Also it's about time I acknowledge those light bars/poles that have been in the background the whole time and changing colours for the different scenes. Eli's the lighting whiz of the group, so they were likely his idea/doing (and he is credited with lighting in the description), and they're definitely a brilliant addition to the video!

I don't know how much rehearsal time went into this whole thing, but Voiceplay did an overall fantastic job at the choreography.

(Maybe I would have been fine doing this video as just one post, but better safe than sorry imo) So yeah, amazing video, amazing arrangement, amazing performance. What more can I say? They might not be boys (anymore), but Voiceplay is definitely my favourite band! 😁

#voiceplay #acapella #boy bands in 5 minutes #boy band medley #geoff castellucci #eli jacobson #layne stein #j none #earl elkins jr #earl elkins #acaplaya analysis #voiceplay visuals