#i love this guy [platonic] and he holds such a special place in my heart. and i'm so happy that he's finally getting good things

[hiraganasakura]

I'm not sry for going a little unhinged over the cut RWBY V9 epilogue [lighthearted], especially over Qrow. You don't know how much it means to me that he's ok. He is my ultimate blorbo. I was so scared that he was gonna spiral into severe depression and alcoholism and it was gonna destroy me bcus of my hyperempathy for him. Instead I get destroyed by how pleasantly surprised I am that he's actually trying so hard to hope

He's still carrying his losses and things are pretty bad but he's *trying*, he's trying so hard to see the good in things, he has a support system that he can count on and is working to support others

And compare this to how Qrow used to be, the lone wolf who isolated himself from others bcus he was so scared of hurting them with his Semblance, who drank his troubles away no matter how much it hurt himself or those who loved him, who has experienced sm trauma and pain and loss throughout his life and recently... and he's *grown*. He's grown and changed sm and he's trying so so hard

Qrow is a character who means a lot to me (for reasons I can neither understand nor articulate). And to see how he's grown and changed and how he *wants* to hope no matter how hard it is makes me so so *so* proud of him

#original post #also it looks like his relationship with raven might get rebuilt! and i'm so happy for him! #i love this guy [platonic] and he holds such a special place in my heart. and i'm so happy that he's finally getting good things #he's helping willow with her own alcoholism! he's spreading ruby's message! he's becoming closer with robyn! he's reuniting with raven! #i rly rly hope v10 gets greenlit. obviously bcus i want this story to conclude. but also bcus i just wanna see my blorbo *happy* #i'm super close to crying over him rn you have no idea how much he means to me #rwby #qrow branwen #tw alcoholism mention #rwby9 #rwby9 spoilers #rwby9 epilogue

[chimchiri]

Hii WB anon here and I'm back again!! Saw your posts about spitdash and oh my god, I love the way you actually acknowledge the unfortunate power dynamic and found a way to make it work!! I think it's very romantic how Spitfire chose to step down in order to date rainbows dash, it's adorable!! As always your art and headcanons are great. Speaking of headcanons!! Since you've mentioned soarin and spitfire dynamics a few times, can we have more about them/soarin as a whole? I do not remember if I've mentioned it in the last ask but soarin is my personal favorite, I have a closer bond to him since he's the reason I got into the wonderbolts in the first place. So I'd love to see if you have any headcanons about him (fyi I will probably go back into your ask box to ask about the others but for now we're focusing on soarin he needs his moment to shine)

You hold a special place in my heart for asking about the WB, Soarin and Spitty... Oof long text incoming about them!

One recurring hc I have is that they're childhood friends - even platonic soulmates.

I hc Spitfire to have had a lot of trouble making friends as a kid. Mainly because she had way too much energy, an insane competitive drive and quite the anger issues. She didn't have anything against other kids per se, she wasn't just mean. But her natural talent for flying and quick frustration when others wouldn't do as she wanted (like a partner not giving it their all during a race or a slower runner making it hard for her to pass them during a run/race) were a toxic combination and made her explode regularly. Hearing her shout and stomp in frustration wasn't uncommon. Naturally, kids used to avoid and/or gossip about her, even if she tried to find some friends and help others get to her level so they could do some friendly racing or sparring. Some kids may have provoked her, which would usually result in a brawl or some form of violence depending on the other kid's attitude, as soon as she felt her pride was harmed. Ultimately she didn't want to harm other per se. She was just hyper-focused on running, flying, anything adrenaline, and had a lot of trouble managing her emotions.

Insert Soarin: I mentioned that he definitely loves a good race and winning as much as the other Wonderbolts - a quality anyone has naturally in that position. But outside of a race, I hc him as the softest, most relaxed, and also most tired guy there is. He really just encapsulates this meme for me (just imagine there are also dark circles)

He's docile, friendly and (as a kid) very agreeable - which unfortunately, resulted in him having trouble finding true friends as well and getting bullied. While he got to tag along, he was often the butt of a joke due to his soft nature. Being used as a water boy or personal butler also was daily routine, which he accepted with a heavy heart. I hc Soarin to have a strong sense of justice and having very developed empathy even as a kid. He's a thinker, a strategist. He observes, notices and concludes. He's not stupid. He knows and can tell the other kids don't really like him and treat him badly, but he just wants to have some friends. Plus, he's not very courageous (as a kid) and doesn't want to face arguing and fighting. He just wants to be included.

His "friend" group doesn't like Spitfire and definitely called her a crazy devil. Soarin initially only heard bad and frankly, quite intimidating things about her. But after meeting her he quickly concludes that she's not a real threat and just has some trouble with her anger. But she's trying to be helpful and outside of any competition is actually rather calm and nice.

There's no specific hc how they met but it was definitely Soarin who tried to initiate contact and a friendship. And Spitfire who was probably wary about him due to his friend group. I love to think they connected very quickly and balanced each other out well. Soarin was the first kid who would race her no matter how often he'd lose and not get annoyed or angry at her. Which was because he immediately noticed that she doesn't like to put others down - she just loves to race, win and get better. After a while he also realized, that she loves any kind of improvement, really. Not just her own. She'd give him tips, train with him and would also get just as excited when he got better. She just loved adrenaline, training and most importantly - seeing improvement and success. For her or others. It's something Sptifire never noticed herself and it was Soarin who, years later, would mention it and ultimately be the reason why she would end up as captain of the Wonderbolts.

Kid Spitfire would be good for Soarin too: not only standing up to anyone who treated him badly, but also getting him to speak out for himself and say out his thoughts out loud.

Honestly, I just love them getting each other. Even when they're completely different in character. They look at each other and they just know. They know when the other is unwell or when there is something off. There is almost no secret they can keep from the other. They know what the other needs, wants, desires. And by adulthood, they'd trust each other with their life. UGH I really really love them as platonic soulmates.

They walk side by side in each others lives. They're a perfect match and in the Wonderbolts, as captain and deputy, they're an almost unstoppable team. Not only because they trust and care about each other like no one else, but also because they both can separate work from their personal feelings. They're both able to make decisions that may be unpleasant for their friendship but greatly benefit the Wonderbolts.

A characteristic also great in arguments btw: Just because they understand and get each other doesn't mean they always agree with each other. I imagine they definitely get into loud arguments. Soarin can be just as stubborn as Spitfire in some aspects, especially when he thinks he has the correct facts and logic on his side. (It's the stubborn, analytical science side of his.) Though for them, it's easy to not take arguing personal. They may get frustrated but they can clearly differentiate that the topic at hand is the problem and each other. So it's not uncommon for them to be arguing and shouting at each other and having casual, friendly lunch 15 min later. Something that the other Wonderbolts definitely have a hard time understanding.

Some last points: Soarin has never had any jealousy towards Spitfire, neither as a kid, nor as her deputy. And maybe it's exactly because of this why she's made him deputy and then captain after her departure. I imagine her stepping down (for romance of all things, which he later learns) is the first thing he truly, never ever saw coming. He's usually great at reading and anticipating her. But this? It takes him by COMPLETE surprise and he definitely has a very hard time accepting it. It's like a surreal fever dream. He may even have a small crisis, thinking that she'll be gone for good after - just leaving him behind. This fear probably takes a LOT of reassurance from Spitfire to calm him down again.

I've written way too much already, so I'll just end it with two short hcs:

1) He's got trouble with sleep and insomnia since teenage years. It's often a joke with friends or later on in the WBs. Jokes he usually goes along with or even initiates. Spitfire is one of the few people who know that it's more than just jokes, and that some days it really takes a hard toll on him. They used to share beds - which helped Soarin sleep - and still sometimes do in the WBs. Which also leads into:

2) In some AUs, I hc they did have some flings and physical/sexual experience with each other. But the details are too much and complex to write out and too nsfw to include into this post.

#WB anon 🤝 Wonderbolt appreciation 🤝 Me #God I just LOVE THEM #so much text and I DIDNT EVEN MENTION SPITTYS CLOTHES #though they don't have anything to do with Soarin #also regarding spitdash I wanna mention: I also love the power imbalance between them in some AUs #as in - it can be very interesting and/or hot to keep it a secret and KNOW that you're not supposed to do what you're doing #also some other AUs are just basically a big WB makeout and sexy times party. But those are almost purely lemon/nsft AUs #but in the 'main' one I really love Spitty valuing her morals and stepping down before she officially asks Rainbow out #finally: anon you can ALWAYS ask about them #I love answering mlp asks.... especially WBs and Rainbow... #ask chim #headcanons #soarin #mlp soarin #spitfire #mlp spitfire #my art #mlp

[whirlwindimagines]

‘Now here we are, staring at the stars’

Luke Skywalker x Reader

a/n: Not requested! Lol not my usual stuff but Star Wars has a very special place in my heart, and how could I not write about my og baby girl Luke was the first fictional character I had a crush on lol if I'm writing for Luke I take a lot of his personality from legends because the books Luke??? HE SET THE BAR mister I love my scary wife anyway never get me started on Star Wars I know too much and love it too deeply to be normal. This can be read as platonic i just feel like someone should tell luke he's doing a good job Luke Skywalker x Reader 

You never thought the universe could be so vast a silly thought now, you scoff the sound echoing into the night. How naive you used to be, back when all you knew was the desert and two suns. Now look at you, in this jungle listening to the sound of creatures you couldn’t even begin to name.

Footsteps approach, light but meaningful, and then a voice, “Can I join you?” Closing your eyes you smile, as if you could ever refuse him. Opening your eyes and patting the spot next to you in the grass, Luke joins your side laying down and resting his hands over his stomach.

“What are you doing? “His soft voice asks you as you let out a hum, “just existing I guess.” You reply, it’s so strange this peace that has settled over you after everything, all the fighting, you all won. You knew it wouldn’t be the end, lots of politics would come into play, but right now you could just enjoy the victory. 

Turning your head to look at him, your eyes soften, reaching out to place your hand over his. “How are you holding up?” It’s a stupid question, but with everything that has happened, you didn’t think Luke had time to just exist either. 

He doesn’t answer, but instead places his gloved hand over yours. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to do next, I mean I did what everyone wanted me to do, and now what.” He sounds lost and unsure, like back when the two of you were younger. 

“I think that’s okay though. I think if anyone deserved the time to figure things out it’s you.” You answer honestly, “And you don’t have to figure everything out alone ya know?” You continue smiling when he turns his head to look at you. 

“Thank you.” You let out a huff, turning your gaze back to the stars, you can still feel his eyes on you. “You don’t need to thank me; you did its Luke and you did it your way. We won, let’s just enjoy it for now.” Luke laughs, you’ve missed the sound, it's a little sadder somehow.

“I’m proud of you.” You whisper it into the night and hear the stuttering breath Luke takes, closing your eyes you sigh. “You’re the bravest person I know, don’t I know how you do it.” you really didn't, Luke was simply amazing, and that he chose to be kind and solve things his way, and that after everything he's still the kind farm boy used to know. 

“I think your pretty amazing too” his quiet voice replies, a bit shyly, and you can’t help but laugh not a cruel one just one of surprise. “Oh, now you're just being sweet. But I mean compared to you, I’ve kinda just been there while you guys did all the work” That wasn’t true, but to compared to your friends? And the amazing feats they’ve done for the rebellion, it feels like you pale in comparison.

Luke is quiet, you didn’t expect a reply so you close your eyes, “When I felt like my world was falling apart you kept me grounded, I don’t think I would still be here without” The words are spoken with such conviction that it makes you take in a stuttering breath. You don’t think anyone has ever said anything like that to you. It makes your eyes burn, but you don’t want to cry you’ve done enough of that now is a time to be happy. 

You are at a loss for words, how do you say reply to something like that? You turn on your side to face him, as Luke turns his head to look at your eyes curious. “Well, I hope that I can continue to be at your side in the future.” it's a little cheesy, but hey you think you’ve earned being cheesy and it makes Luke laugh so that’s another win in your book. 

“I would like that a lot,” Luke says quietly, and well you really enjoy the thought of that too. “Well, it's a good thing you are stuck with me then farm boy.” You tease, his eyes go a little wide at the tease, and you can't help the laugh you let out. Even after everything, he could still turn into that shy kid you knew back on Tatooine, he covers his face with his hands, but he laughs slightly. 

“No one has called me that in a while,” Luke admits quietly, why would they? He was Luke the Jedi, he was way more than some farm boy, you didn't mean the teasing nickname as something cruel, but as some sort of fond memory. “Good, that can just stay between us then.” You reply softly, turning back on your back to stare at the stars. You feel Luke grab your hand holding it tightly in his between the two of you. He doesn’t say anything and neither do you, yet you can sense everything that isn't said. It's just…a perfect moment and one you plan to cherish.

A/n: Happy May the Fourth be with you! If you’re reading this! I’m getting my wisdom teeth removed today 😭😭 wish me luck, i'm gonna have a Star Wars marathon when I got home and sleep.

#Luke Skywalker #luke skywalker x y/n #luke skywalker x reader #luke skywalker x you #star wars x reader #star wars imagine #star wars x y/n #star wars x you #luke skywalker #luke skywalker imagine

[taeyongdoyoung]

pairing: seungmin x gn!reader 

side couple: OC daisy x minho

genre: strangers to academic rivals to platonic soulmates

author’s note: this is a special gift for my golden rejiever @serizawasan i sincerely hope they like it because i put my soul into it 🥺

word count: 5.7k

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It was a rainy summer night when you met Kim Seungmin. Your friend Daisy wanted to support her boyfriend's band at some bar and she had dragged you with her against your will. Only you hadn't expected to enjoy the experience so much. Whenever the weather was rainy, you were generally the type to opt for staying inside, reading a book with a cup of coffee in your hand. You didn't like huge crowds or talking to strangers, they made you anxious. But this was different. The bar wasn't too big and you were together with Daisy, so it wasn't that bad. And her boyfriend's band was pretty good, actually. Especially the guitarist. There was something about him that captivated you. It was as if he was pouring all his emotions into the song. Just playing an instrument wasn't enough. He had something special. You didn't know him and yet, you could instinctively tell there was a hidden lonelines about him. You could relate to that. Even when you were surrounded by people, you felt...alone. Something about the handsome stranger's eyes told you that he was just like you.

After the band's performance was over, your friend Daisy hurried to congratulate her boyfriend.

"You were great, babe! As always," she exclaimed and kissed his cheek.

"I know," Minho responded with a smirk. "I see you brought your friend," he pointed out, tilting his head in your direction.

"Yeah, this is Y/N. I've told you about them!"

"Nice to finally meet you," Minho shook your hand. "Did you enjoy our performance?"

"Yeah, it was alright," you murmured and mentally slapped forehead. Alright was an understatement. They were super good! Especially the guitarist.

Minho chuckled as if he could see right through you. Maybe he could. You remembered Daisy once mentioning you had the same zodiac sign as her boyfriend. What if there was some telepathical connection between Scorpios?

"Alright, well, me and the guys are gonna get some drinks. You want anything?"

You shook your head, while Daisy asked for a strawberry margarita. With Minho out of earshot, she immediately asked:

"Why didn't you order a drink? You're gonna need one if you wanna talk to the guitarist."

"I hate you for being so perceptive," you rolled your eyes.

"You love me," Daisy stuck her tongue out at you. "His name is Kim Seungmin, in case you're interested. I could introduce you."

"I'm not interested," you denied. "And even if I was, how am I supposed to even talk to him? You know how awkward I get around strangers."

"Well, technically, he's not a stranger," Daisy pointed out. "He's my boyfriend's friend...so that makes him a friend of a friend?"

"Minho is not my friend," you replied.

"Ouch," Daisy placed a hand on her heart, feigning offence. "Anyways, the offer still stands."

"Thanks, but I'll pass."

Daisy shrugged, about to let it go, when Minho that damned menace had to waltz in and ruin your solitude.

"Brought you your drink," he told Daisy. "And also brought Seungmin."

"Hi," Seungmin greeted shyly.

Oh, no. Why was his voice as pretty as him?

"You know my girlfriend Daisy," Minho said. "And this is her friend Y/N," you were introduced before you could argue against it.

"Lovely to meet you," he shook your hand, his grip firm and yet gentle, for some reason making you wish you could hold his hand forever. "What did you think of our performance?"

"You were pretty amazing. I mean, it...the performance...I mean..." Gosh, you wanted the earth to swallow you whole.

"Huh," Minho eyed you suspiciously. "A few moments ago, they said it was just alright," he quoted you.

That traitor.

"Shh," Daisy pressed her palm against her boyfriend's mouth and pulled him to the side, attempting to give you and Seungmin some privacy to get to know each other. Your adored your friend but this was a terrible idea.

"Thanks, uhm...I'm glad you had fun," Seungmin mumbled, scratching the back of his head.

"It was like...when you were performing, you conveyed all of your emotions and they poured out of you, captivating everyone. Music is not as easy as just learning how to play. Not that playing an instrument is easy. It totally isn't. I mean...there's much more to it. You managed to express all this tenderness and yearning and...loneliness. It was absolutely brilliant and I couldn't keep my eyes off you. Sorry if this got...too personal. I don't usually share that much with strangers."

Seungmin stared at you puppy-eyed, completely awestruck by what you'd just told him.

"Don't apologize. This is the most profound feedback I've ever received about my music. I appreciate it. Truly."

You nodded, not sure what to say next. Unfortunately, Seungmin took your silence for lack of interest in getting to know him better.

"Right, erm, I'll get going. I'm pretty tired and..."

"You don't have to explain yourself to me," you responded coldly. Damnit, you hoped you hadn't come off as rude. You just...had difficulties maintaing a normal conversation. You couldn't do small talk. You either lapsed into a monologue that was way too deep for a first meeting or into silence.

"Right," he said again. "I hope you come to more of our gigs. See you around."

"See ya."

You didn't come to any of the band's performances despite your friend begging you multiple times.

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You hadn't expected to run into Seungmin ever again. But fate seemed to have other plans. With the arrival of the first cold winds of autumn, it was time for university to start. And you were beyond surprised to find him in your class. You wondered if he remembered you. Some part of you hoped he didn't, you didn't want to recall how vulnerable you'd been that night. A hidden part of you hoped he did, that you'd left a kind of trace, small as it was, in his mind. Because you hadn't been able to forget him, no matter how much you tried to focus on other things.

He didn't approach you the first couple of weeks. And neither did you. Maybe it was for the best. Maybe all was forgotten. But then, you started noticing something that rubbed you the wrong way. Despite both you and Seungmin having the highest grades in your class, the professors treated him differently than you. They were so nice to him, constantly praising him for his hard work. That was so unfair! You were sacrificing your sleep, your mental health and your social life in order to be perfect. But the professors didn't seem to notice you. They were always talking about Seungmin. Especially Mr. Kim. You wondered if they were related, having the same surname and all that.

"They became so buddy-buddy in the span of weeks!" you complained to Daisy over the phone one evening.

"In what sense?" she wanted to know more.

"I overheard Seungmin calling Mr. Kim by his first name Namjoon!" you groaned. "I wish that was me."

"Alexa play Daddy Issues by The Neighbourhood," Daisy giggled.

"Shut uuup. Whose side are you on?"

"Yours, angel. Always. If you want me to murder Seungmin for you, I will. Want me to hide a body? I've already dug the grave."

"You're terrible," you sighed loudly.

"I love you, too," Daisy chuckled. "Try to get some sleep, yeah? You have a morning class tomorrow, right?"

"Ugh, don't remind me. I'll have to see Seungmin's face again. I'll need at least three coffees to get me through the day."

"Take care of yourself, sweetie."

"Good night, Daisy," you murmured and hung up.

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The next day was a day from hell. First, you'd overslept and were 10 minutes late for your class, which made you feel like shit. You hated the judgemental look professors had on their faces whenever a student walked inside the lecture hall, filled with half-asleep students who had miraculously gotten there on time. Ugh. Then, you had to wait in a ridiculously long queue during your break because you couldn't possibly function without the daily dose of caffeine. To top it all, during your final class for the day you found out you had to work in a group project. With none other than Kim Seungmin. Great.

You groaned loud enough for the entire room to hear you. Oh, shit.

"What's up with you lately?" Seungmin confronted you after the class.

"What do you mean?" you raised your eyebrows.

"I mean, back in the summer, you were so nice to me about my music. And now that we're in the same class, you glare at me like I stole your lunch money. What did I ever do to you?"

"None of your business," you snapped at him without meaning to.

"It's going to be my business if we're to work together on this project. Don't make this more difficult, darling."

"I'm not your darling," you hissed. Despite your first impression of him being rather positive, the more he talked, the more you wanted to shut him up. Also, why on earth did the professors prefer him over you? You were twice as hard-working and much nicer...to those who deserved it, anyways.

"Fine, whatever," Seungmin lifted his arms in frustration. "Meet you tomorrow after class at Starbucks."

"What?" you blinked in shock.

"To work on the project, dumbass," Seungmin grinned.

"Don't call me that."

"Did you think I was asking you out?" he teased. "In your dreams."

"Everything about you is a nightmare," you groaned.

"Don't be late, darling," Seungmin warned. "Unless you want to fall behind on this course."

You were indeed in danger of falling. But not in an academic sense.

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The following day was way better. You got to class on time and you were feeling more energized. Of course, it wasn't entirely helpful that you had to listen to your favourite professor Mr. Kim constantly praise Seungmin for his incredible work on the recent assignment and his outstaning class participation. You were sick of it. You were giving your best and no one cared.

"You should cut down on coffee," Seungmin commented after seeing you get what appeared to be the third cup for the day at Starbucks.

"You should keep your nose out of it," you replied, while purposefully maintaining eye contact while sipping your drink. This was so unlike you. During your first meeting with Seungmin, you'd been so nervous and awkward. Now that he was your academic rival, you were behaving like a totally different person. You didn't know why.

"I'm just worried about you," he shrugged.

"Why?" you were surprised by his sincerity.

"Because if you get sick, who'll help me finish this group project?" Seungmin joked.

"As if you need my help," you bit on your tongue a second too late. The words were already out.

"So, this is what it's about."

You didn't want to give him the satisfaction but he had already gotten close enough to the truth.

"Yes. I'm exhausted of busting my ass for nothing. The professors always prefer you. I'm sick of it, alright? I just want someone to tell me I'm doing a good job for once! All of my efforts go unnoticed."

"They don't go unnoticed."

"Yeah? Name one person who-"

"I notice."

You didn't know how to react. On the one hand, you were touched by his words. But on the other hand, you were still too frustrated to let him win.

"Yeah, well, you're not Mr. Kim," you blurted out.

"I could be whatever you wish to call me," Seungmin responded with a wink.

"Ew, gross," you grimaced. "Let's work on the project."

But the stupid tall boy seemed to have another idea.

"I notice," he repeated gently. "The way you bite your lips when you're really focused on something. The way you always have an extra pen or two in case someone in our class would need it. The way your notes are so tidy and how you highlight the important stuff. The way the left side of your kanken backpack is slightly torn but you don't want to throw it away because it's served you well for so long. The way you carry a little golden retriever keychain, hanging onto the belt loop of your jeans. The way your eyes light up when you are passionate about the topic you're speaking of. The way your smile is brighter than the stars and your pupils sparkle, made up of constellations. The way you don't want me to stop talking to you even if you pretend to dislike it. Trust me, I notice."

You gulped on nothing, unable to form a coherent sentence. This was the most beautiful thing anyone's ever said to you. And no words you could come up with appeared to be an adequate response.

"W-why are you telling me all this?" you sniffled. You hoped he didn't catch that.

"Because you deserve to hear it," Seungmin said laconically. Simple as that. "Okay, time to get started on this project."

You didn't press him further. But you were afraid by the time you were done with this project, sleep wouldn't be the only thing you'd lose.

"He's so annoying!" you exclaimed to your friend Daisy as you two were browsing through the shelves at the university library.

"If he annoys you so much, why don't you just ignore him?" Daisy pointed out.

"I can't. We have this project..."

"We're here now, it should be a welcome distraction. For someone you claim to dislike so much, you sure talk about him an awful lot."

You avoided her eyes, neither denying it nor confirming it.

"Oh my God. You like him!"

"He is the bane of my existence. The darkness himself. The worst thing about university."

"He's a human-sized puppy," Daisy chuckled, nudging your shoulder. "Admit it."

"Never," you were adamant.

"You'll eat your words one of these days."

"The only things I'll be eating are chicken nuggets."

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Despite your initial reservations, the more time you spent around Seungmin, working on this project, the more you realized how nice he was, how easy it was to talk to him about anything, really, not just discussing your academic work. You had a gradual change of heart but something else changed, as well. You noticed that more and more of the professors started acknowledging your hard work and praising you for it. At first, you took it for granted and just thought maybe your valiant efforts were finally starting to pay off. But when Mr. Kim (who never complimented anyone besides Seungmin) said you did a good job on your most recent assignment, you just felt something was wrong. Not that you weren't enjoying the attention, you totally were. But it was so sudden it appeared suspicious. After your class, you were supposed to meet Seungmin to work on the final elements of the project.

"Did you ask the professors to praise me every once in a while?" you confronted him instead of greeting him.

"Noo," Seungmin replied but he avoided your glare. He was a terrible liar.

"Just tell me the truth!" you groaned, exasperated by everything associated with Kim Seungmin.

"I thought it'd make you happy," he attempted to justify your actions. "I thought you'd no longer see me as a threat if-"

"Seungmin!" you exclaimed angrily. "I want them to praise me because I'm actually doing a good job, not because you bribed them into it!"

"I didn't bribe them!" Seungmin responded. "Just told them I think it's unfair they only pay attention to me when you're studying just as hard. I'm sorry, I know it was morally wrong to do that but...I didn't think you'd figure it out so quickly."

"That's right. For all your high grades, you never think, do you?" you sighed.

"I'm an F, of course I don't think," Seungmin tried to alleviate the tension at the café.

"Not the right time for jokes, Kim," you hissed at him.

"Look, I'm really sorry. How can I make it up to you? I can buy you coffee for the rest of the academic year or bring you homemade brownies that my roommate Felix keeps making."

"As tempting as these offers sound, I don't want you to exploit your poor roommate. Besides, I have something else in mind."

"Anything!" Seungmin promised immediately.

"I hate speaking in front of an audience. I know we worked on it together but...I would realy appreciate it if you presented."

"Done, done, I'm on it!" he agreed rightaway. "I promise I won't let you down."

"Thanks," you nodded, feeling a little better. You had been so nervous about next week but knowing Seungmin would present was such a relief. Wait, why were you thanking him? He owed you one for the stunt he'd pulled. "I mean, cool."

"Right," Seungmin chuckled. "So, let's finish this thing."

"Can't wait," you lied. You had to admit to yourself, you would miss talking to Seungmin so often. Accidentally brushing your hand against his pretty long fingers while writing, seeing his stunning smile, listening to his velvety voice, smelling his captivating perfume...He smelled like autumn and midnight rain, like the fur of a baby golden retriever after hopping in puddles for too long. His smiles were sunshine-personified and filled with so much warmth you felt you would burn if you got too close. His voice was like the most bittersweet melody you'd ever heard. His fingers were delicate, like an anguished writer's or a lonesome piano player. Wait, what was wrong with you? Since when had you remembered each detail about him? You were grateful Seungmin couldn't read minds or else this would have been very embarrassing.

☂️☀️💜🐝

The next week arrived sooner than expected. As did the day of the presentation. You were quite relaxed before the class since Seungmin had promised he'd talk but you'd still decided to go through the main points and conclusions you'd drawn while preparing the project. Later, you would be grateful to yourself for doing so. The class began and Seungmin was nowhere to be seen. You messaged him a couple of times but there was no response. Luckily, the other groups would present first so you were still hopeful Seungmin would show up, albeit rather late. You were starting to panic when your turn arrived. Still no Seungmin.

"Y/N, the floor is yours," the professor said.

"Seungmin was supposed to present," you mumbled anxiously.

"That's not an excuse. Either do it yourself or you'll both get failed for this course," the professor said.

You had no choice but to go through with it. Your hands were shaking and you felt your heart thumping loudly in your chest. You tried to ease your breathing and focus to the best of your abilities. You felt as if the entire world was on the verge of collapsing on top of you. Everything was too much. You somehow managed to convey the most important ideas you'd developed in the project. You went through the presentation slides and explained some of the information on there.

At the end of the presentation, the professor seemed pleased enough by your performance to give you the highest grade possible and grant you with a reassuring smile. But you felt no satisfaction. You knew you had forgotten some of the facts in the project. But that wasn't what troubled you the most. Seungmin had let you down. He'd promised he would do this one thing you asked him to. And he hadn't even bothered to show up. You felt deeply disappointed. You knew you shouldn't have gotten your hopes up. But it still hurt. You needed to talk to someone. As soon as class ended, you messaged your friend on your way home.

You: I'm so upset

Daisy: What happened? Who do I have to kill?

You: Seungmin 🔪

Daisy: My boyfriend won't be very happy about that but anything for my favourite bee 💜

You: I knew I could count on you but actually I'm not texting to discuss murder plans. Can you ask Minho to send me Seungmin's location?

Daisy: Uh oh, you want to kill the giant puppy yourself?

You: I'm just gonna talk to him ��

Daisy: Why is the smiley face more concerning? But dw, I'll ask Minho

Five minutes later, you received a text from Daisy's boyfriend with Seungmin's coordinates.

Minho: Try not to kill my ex 🙄

You: WAIT SEUNGMIN IS YOUR EX?!?!

Minho: Why are you so surprised? Didn't Daisy tell you?

You: She probably thought it wasn't her secret do divulge...

As much as you were shocked, you knew your friend always had your best interest at heart so you couldn't exactly blame her.

Minho: It wasn't exactly a secret, I thought you knew. I mean, it wasn't a bad break-up so I didn't even bother deleting our old photos.

You: Sorry, I don't have the habit of stalking your social media

Minho: Your loss. My posts are outstanding. And my followership is huge.

You: So is your ego 🙂

Minho: Ouch 💔 I give you my ex's address for whatever reason you need it and this is all the thanks I get?

You: Thanks. Bye!

You closed the chat with Minho and walked towards Seungmin's home. It was nearby and you couldn't wait until you got there so that you could kick his ass for leaving you to present all by yourself.

Once you'd arrived at the door, you knocked angrily. You were greeted by a golden-haired boy with freckles whom you'd never seen before. You put two and two together.

"You must be Felix," you smiled. "I'm Seungmin's partner for this project at our university."

"Yeah, um, hi," Felix replied.

"I'm here to see Seungmin. Is he inside?"

"He is but now is not a good time."

"Not a good time? That asshole promised he would present our project and he didn't even-"

"He's really sick," Felix explained. "Like, high fever, excessive coughing, runny nose level of sick."

"Did he make you cover for him?" you were distrustful.

"No!" Felix was shocked. "If you don't believe me, you're free to walk inside and see for yourself."

You didn't wait to be asked twice as you made yourself at home. Felix showed you the way to Seungmin's room. When you saw him lying on his bed, curled up in fetal position, used tissues lying on the floor, his hair glistening with sweat, all your anger dissipated into thin air. You immediately felt bad for assuming the worst of him, when the reality was he had been struggling, as well. Just in a different way. You debated leaving because you thought he was asleep, but apparently, you'd been mistaken.

"You can stay if you want," Seungmin mumbled weakly.

"Seungmin, I'm so-"

"I'm sorry I couldn't present," he beat you to it. You had meant to apologize for showing up uninvited but Seungmin, as usual, was one step ahead of you.

"It's okay," you whispered.

"Did the presentation go well?" Seungmin wanted to know.

"You look like shit and you're worried about the presentation?" you were in disbelief.

"Thanks," Seungmin chuckled humourlessly.

"I didn't mean it like that. Can I get you something? I've heard soup or fruits help."

"I appreciate it but Felix already gave me those. You should go if you don't want to catch anything."

"A few moments ago you told me to stay," you were confused by all the mixed signals. Did Seungmin want you gone or not?

"I mean...it's really nice that you're here but I wouldn't wish such a bad flu on my worst enemy."

"Am I your worst enemy, then?" you teased.

"Not even close," Seungmin shook his head.

"I used to think you were mine," you confessed reluctantly.

"And now?"

"Now I'm not so sure anymore," you were tearing up. You didn't even know why. When had Seungmin started to mean so much for you?

"I'm the one down with the flu and yet you're the one who seems to need comforting more," Seungmin observed.

"I don't," you denied the truth. "I'm strong enough to handle everything myself."

"That's the thing. You don't need to. Everything you've been keeping...you can let it out. I'm right here."

You didn't realize what got into you as you rushed into his arms without thinking, burying your head into his chest. Once the tears started falling, there was no way to stop them.

"I'm so exhausted, Seungmin. Of always trying to be perfect. Of always doing my best and my best never being good enough to satisfy everyone. I'm so sick of it. I just want to exist comfortably as a human being without having to constantly prove myself. Is this too much to ask for?"

"It's not, darling," Seungmin held you tightly. "And you're wrong. You are more than enough. You don't have to be perfect, it's okay if you mess up every once in a while. And if anyone tells you otherwise, they're a fool. I'm so proud of you, alright? I'm sure you did an amazing job on the presentation and though I feel guilty for not being there for you, I am now. And will continue to be for as long as you'll have me."

"I told you not to call me darling," you said seriously but you weren't even angry. You'd needed to hear this so much. You hadn't even known how badly.

"Yeah, well, try to stop me, darling," Seungmin chuckled and kissed your forehead quickly, taking you by surprise.

"You're such an ass," you groaned but your words carried no venom. However, you couldn't wipe your grin off your face. You'd come here to yell at Seungmin and you'd ended up feeling like he understood you better than anyone. So much for him being the bane of your existence. Daisy would never let you hear the end of it once she found out. "Speaking of asses, why didn't you tell me Minho was your ex?"

"Didn't think it was relevant to our project," Seungmin shrugged.

"It's not but considering he's currently dating my friend Daisy, I think I ought to know more. Why did you two break up anyway?"

"We wanted different things. Our separation was amiable and by mutual consent."

"You make it sound like it was a divorce," you couldn't help but laugh. "Can't you be a little more specific?"

"It's...a sensitive topic."

"Come on, I had a whole breakdown in front of you. I think we're past that."

Seungmin sighed reluctantly but started talking anyway.

"As you've probably figured out already, Minho and Daisy are very...sexual beings. Not that it's a bad thing! It's just...not my thing."

"Oh," you knew exactly what Seungmin meant.

"Like...when I see a person that appears interesting, my wish is to get to know them on an emotional and intellectual level. Minho can't go one day without touching butts, which...good for him, I guess, but I never saw the appeal of it. I think him and Daisy work together so much better than I ever did with him. I'm just wired differently. I don't know if this makes sense..."

"It makes perfect sense!" you exclaimed. "This will probably sound weird but when I met you in the summer, I felt like you were similar to me in that regard, like you can "get" me. But then, you left so abruptly and I figured it was all in my imagination."

"I left because I thought I was making you feel uncomfortable!" Seungmin admitted.

"You weren't! I mean...I'm always awkward like that, in case you haven't noticed."

"Now I know (insert Doyoung meme). And it wasn't."

"Wasn't what?"

"Wasn't just your imagination. I also felt that way when you said that thing about the yearning and the loneliness. You have no idea how happy I was when I saw you in my class. And how sad I was when you were ignoring me."

"I thought you didn't even remember me," you laughed.

"You're pretty difficult to forget," Seungmin replied but your conversation was cut short by a strong coughing fit coming from him.

"Right, I should probably leave you to...um, recover. Sorry for outstaying my welcome or whatever," you mumbled nervously.

"You're always welcome," Seungmin but his usually velvety voice was now too quiet to hear.

"Still, I'll get going. I hope you feel better soon."

He grabbed your wrist before you could get up from the bed.

"We'll resume this conversation once I'm back to university, yes?"

"Yeah, of course," you agreed rightaway, even though you weren't sure what more there was to say. All you knew was that you didn't want to stop talking to Seungmin. Even with the project over, Seungmin's presence in your life had become a constant you couldn't imagine losing.

The next day you received a message from him while you were in class.

Seungmin: I miss you 🥺

You weren't ready to admit that to him yet but you missed him, too. Instead, you changed the subject.

You: Do you fell better?

Seungmin: Not really but I'm sure talking to you will help

You: As much as I'd like to help, I still have to take notes

Seungmin: Nerd. You're just like me frr

That made you chuckle but then you remembered where you were and pressed your hand against your mouth.

You: I can send you photos of my notes if you want. Ttyl

Seungmin: Much appreciated. The offer for me buying you coffee still stands

You didn't see his message until after your classes ended but you decided to tease him, albeit with a delay.

You: Are you asking me out?

Seungmin: Maybe I am (insert Levi quote)

You: I don't do romance

Seungmin: Who said anything about romance?

You: I'm super confused right now

Seungmin: I'll try to explain when we meet up in person

You sighed, because you couldn't wait until Seungmin was back. Stupid flu. And yet, if it wasn't for it, maybe you wouldn't have been bold enough to show up at his place. Maybe both of you wouldn't have been in the right mindset to share the things you did with each other. Or maybe you would. But in a different context. You didn't believe in fate but the way you met him in the summer and then been put to work together on the same project at university seemed like a strange string of coincidences.

☂️☀️💜🐝

Three days later, Seungmin finally returned, healthy enough to function properly. You sneaked glances at him during class, nervously anticipating your next conversation, which was bound to happen after the lecture ended. Usually, all your braincells focused on the topic the professor taught, but now your mind was racing through the possible outcomes of what Seungmin might say. Before you knew it, the class was over and you could see Seungmin coming your way. He was so tall and his hair was so dark. Just how you liked your coffee. You mentally reprimanded yourself for being lame and tried to gather your bearings.

"Hi," he greeted you simply.

"Hi," you replied. Gosh, why was this so awkward? As if you were meeting all over again.

"We should talk."

You didn't like how that sounded. So serious. And here, you thought you'd been making progress. You blinked in concern and followed him outside. You thought you would grab coffee but Seungmin surprised you by leading the way to some unfamiliar direction.

"Where are we going?" you asked.

"There's this cute pâtisserie nearby. You like sweet things, right?"

"You've noticed!" you were touched by how observant Seungmin was when it came to you.

"I told you I notice," he repeated his words from one of your earlier conversations.

When you arrived at the place, you ordered a brownie and a macaron, while Seungmin wanted a croffle. Once you two were seated at a table, you were a bundle of nerves. It was only a matter of time before Seungin brought up the fact that you had unfinished business.

"Don't freak out."

"I won't."

"I think you're my platonic soulmate," Seungmin blurted out.

You didn't know what to say. In all sincerity, you've had similar observations, as well. You just hadn't been sure whether it'd be appropriate to address them. From your first encounter with Seungmin, you'd felt an immediate connection. And the more you got to know him, the more you had become certain that he understood you better than anyone. You didn't have to pretend to be someone you weren't. You could just...be.

"I think you are mine, too," you admitted.

Seungmin's smile immediately lit up the room. Sunshine. You could tell he'd been worried to bring this up.

"So...partners?"

"What is this, a cowboy movie?" you joked.

"Do you have to argue with me about everything?" Seungmin groaned.

"Howdy, partner," you kept messing with him.

☂️☀️💜🐝

It was a rainy autumn night. Your soulmate Seungmin had dragged you to a rooftop against your will. The two of you were lying next to each other, stargazing and cuddled up under the warm blanket. Only you hadn't expected to enjoy the experience so much. When it rained, you liked to be alone. But so did Seungmin. Maybe you could be alone together. The dark sky contrasted with the bright stars felt oddly comforting. Like a hug from a golden retriever. Like the sun's rays on a particularly cold day. Like the sound of a heartfelt symphony.

"This is nice," you murmured reluctantly.

"Told you you'd like it," Seungmin responded confidently.

"Do you always have to be right?"

"Would you prefer if I was left?" he teased.

"Asshole," you rolled your eyes affectionately.

"Darling," Seungmin flicked your nose playfully.

Brief silence reigned between the two of you. But even silence was comfortable with him.

"What do you see me as?" Seungmin asked seriously.

"I once saw you as my soulmate in this life," you purposefully used the past tense. Banter with him was your favourite pastime.

"I still am," he replied sincerely, taking you by surprise.

You smiled fondly.

"Oh, look, it's a shooting star!" you exclaimed. "We should make a wish."

Seungmin gripped you tighter without saying anything. But he didn't have to. You weren't going anywhere.

"What did you wish for?" you wanted to know once the star had finished its fall.

"If I tell you, it won't come true," Seungmin explained.

"Oh, come on. You can tell me anything."

"Everything I wish for is right here."

For once, you decided not to argue.

He was sunshine, I was midnight rain He wanted it comfortable, I wanted that pain He stayed the same, All of me changed like midnight

The End

#stray kids #seungmin #seungmin x reader #seungmin fluff #seungmin angst #kim seungmin #stray kids fanfic #stray kids fluff #stray kids angst #academic rivals to platonic soulmates #lee know #felix #writing

[femmefatalevibe]

This is the first time ever asking like this, but I really need advice…

I’m a girl, (21) and I have a crush on this guy (30)

We’ve both dated before, and separated due to long distance (different countries), but recently came back into contact.

Long story short, we both still really like each other, have thousands of things in common, and similar views.

He works constantly to afford food and such, so barely has time to chat, and due to some past tragedies, can’t bring himself to open up as easily as he wishes he could. He’s lost many people before and is scared to lose me, and not only that, he thinks I should find someone better, and someone closer to my age.

The problem is me, I don’t know how to move on, I love him so much, everything reminds me of him, and can’t move on, but I don’t want to push him away.

What do I do?

Hi love! This sounds like a difficult situation to move from. With the information you've shared with me, I would consider two important takeaways I noticed that might help you reframe the situation in a way that leaves space for acceptance, introspection, and growth past this stage of your grieving this relationship.

Firstly, if a man (or woman, etc.), ever tells you to find someone else, believe that they see some incompatibility with you that is likely out of your control. When someone says they don't want to make it work, believe them.

In terms of moving on, I would consider that, while this man may hold a special place in your heart, he clearly has a lot of things to sort out in his life. As the adage goes: You can't pour from an empty cup. When you feel resistance to moving on from this man, consider how much of a negative toll an unhealed person's baggage would put on you and your potential relationship with this person. It is a good sign that this man recognizes that he is not in a place in his life where he has the capacity for a romantic relationship, so I would use this information as an acknowledgment that you have his blessing to move on.

Aside from the mental gymnastics that this inner work entails, on a practical note, I would consider using this transitional stage to journal out what you've learned about yourself from this experience and how it will influence your standards/boundaries/expectations from future dates/potential partners. Take out a fresh piece of paper or document page and reflect on the following:

What about this person keeps me feeling drawn to them? What qualities do I find attractive? What aspects of this person's character are compatible with my life goals and the ideal partner/relationship I see for myself? What red flags am I ignoring for my own sake? How much of this person's appeal is based on an idealized, potential, or real-life acknowledgment of this person's character and capacity to be a great partner in my ideal relationship?

What has this experience taught me about myself and what I'm looking for in a partner? Green flags, red flags, dealbreakers, and non-negotiables?

How can I work on living the life that would align with my ideal partner? Who do I need to become to feel like my ideal person's equal and "perfect match"?

Finally, I would say take some time for yourself to socialize without focusing on partnering up necessarily. Get out there, and meet new people – whether it's platonically or to casually date until you're certain that you're ready to open your heart again to a new person/relationship or find someone worthy of this commitment. Evaluate any prospective partners against your revision criteria and standards. Be decisive according to the person standing in front of you, not their potential. What you see is what you get – nothing else is guaranteed.

Hope this helps xx

#femmefatalevibe #femme fatale #dating #relationship advice #dating advice #breakup advice #it girl #high value woman #female excellence #the feminine urge #dark feminine energy #dark femininity #high value mindset #female power #queen energy #dream girl #level up #self reflection #level up journey #healing journey #girl advice #girl talk #interpersonal relationships #q/a

[laurenairay]

jeff skinner in advance of his 1000th game (can be platonic too)

Ohh I love this idea so much, I have many thoughts anon!

Jeff Skinner and his beautiful dimpled smile hold a special place in my heart (I first got into hockey in his rookie season so it's been a while!) so let's think about things from a romantic perspective.

Jeff has had his ups and down throughout his career, we all know that, so I just know he would be both excited and nervous in the lead up to his 1000th game.

And you would be right by his side, where you belong, encouraging him all the way.

Whether he needs a little quiet time just the two of you to collect himself/indulge/relax, or whether he needs to invite the guys over for an evening of good food and terrible movies, you're right there.

I can imagine anxiety would have a factor in all of this, something you would've dealt with alongside him, so you'd make sure he is as calm and steady as he possibly can be.

This is such a huge milestone achievement and such a huge night, you're so incredibly proud of him - and of course you make sure to let him know exactly how proud of him you are (over and over again, as much as he needs it).

Being out there on that ice with him, watching his face light up with a smile, that's all that you need and all that matters.

He's earned this.

#lauren's birthday headcanons #jeff skinner imagine #headcanon: ahead of his 1000th game

[sanderchu]

brother Wilbur helping you with buying a binder and cutting your hair and asking for your new name cause your parents aren't too accepting of it. transm!reader

New you

Note: love it. That’s all I have to say. I love my trans babes <33 you guys hold a special place in my heart

Reader: trans!reader (ftm)

Brother Wilbur, all platonic brother and brother relationship!

Writing or [hcs]

- this man is ready to help

- He’s going to take all the hate for you so you can be you

- Doesn’t care what people say he wants you to be happy

- You and him will have matching hairstyles

- Makes sure he gets you the right binder to make you be comfortable

- Helps you shop for a complete new look but for now you borrow his clothes :))

- Makes sure to tell stream to use your new name and pronouns if you show up on stream

- Haters? He will deal with that

- Will start a whole Twitter fight Just to win in the end to prove hate is no worth your time

- Post more but mainly about you and asking people tips so he can understand better

- Does his best to understand the whole process to help you out more

- Calls you the “new generation of him in the making” or “little him”

- Treats you how you want to be treated

- At First pronouns were a bit hard for him but he got it after a while

- So supportive over the whole thing and doesn’t accept your thank you’s because seeing you be who you wanna be and be happy over it is enough

#dsmp imagine #dsmp x reader #dsmp scenario #dsmp #mcyt imagine #mcyt #mcyt x reader #scenario #wilbur x reader #wilbur soot #wilbur x y/n #Wilbur

[pokimoko]

🍒 🍊 🍍 n 🥝!

Thank you for the fruit, my fruit. 💜

🍒 What’s your favorite character dynamic to write? (Can be romantic or platonic, specific or general!)

Platonic for sure! Anything found family is my jam, and I particularly love writing sibling dynamics, blood-related or otherwise. I also like writing F/M friendships because I enjoy them and I think they should be normalised more, honestly (though, truthfully, those always end up falling in the sibling dynamic category as well). I also like writing QPRs, though I haven't really had the opportunity to write many, but they hold a special place in my heart.

🍊 Who’s a character you don’t write for that often, but keep meaning to write for more?

Bucky Barnes, definitely; sure, I wrote one fairly long fic about him, but that was one fic; I was obsessed with the guy long and hard enough that there should be at least a few more. But nope. I did plan out a whole sequel to said long fic as well as prequels but those never really came into fruition unfortunately. Not sure if I'll write for him anyone soon but god I've had so many plot ideas about the guy over the years that I just never wrote. Still fond of the 'Bucky bonds with Cosmo the Space Dog' idea I came up with back in 2021. I wrote a post it note but nothing more. Ah. Maybe one day.

Aside from him, I'd say Jake Lockley. I definitely need to write more of him and I want to. He can be a bit hard to pin down character-wise because we were given nothing more than crumbs, but I also enjoy the freedom that offers too. He definitively hasn't been getting enough love from me. But hopefully that will change soon.

🍍 What kind of AUs do you like? Are there any AUs you hate or just generally have beef with?

I generally avoid AUs; in fact, I exclude most of the more popular ones (Collage, High School, Coffee Shop, etc) from my searches because I'm really not fussed about reading them. I just find writers often strip the characters of any distinguishabilty to the point of them being basically a different character (not their fault, really; changing the setting and origin changes the character's experiences and dynamics, which fundamentally changes them, and that can be a difficult thing to wrangle). Some people, though, absolutely excel at using the AU and the worldbuilding therein to explore deeper into the character, their dynamics and motivations from a viewpoint that is different yet still feels like it aligns with what's been established in canon, and I love when it's done right. So I don't avoid AUs completely. Just really picky about them.

As for the ones I like, I like Alternative Universes in the most classic sense of term, where universes are defined by a path not chosen, a mistake not made. That is to say, I really like Canon Divergence and What If? scenarios. Anything that keeps the characters and world somewhat familiar but their dynamics and/or motivations altered. (Also love when alternate selves—or even selves from different points of the same timeline—meet and get to see the verion of themself they could have been if things had been different and/or interact with who they were before that Great Terrible Thing changed them.) For more extreme alterations, I'm not against a well written Fantasy/Sci-fi AU or Fusion AUs (so long as it's not an all-out crossover and the fusion is not all-consuming).

I am not a fan of No Powers/No Magic/Human AUs (or Modern Setting AUs if the original setting isn't modern). That's Just Some Guy in a Just Some Guy world now (which always looks suspiciously like our own). And powers/non-humaness is generally tied up a lot with the character themself, so stripping that from them removes a lot of who they are, in my opinion. And as we established, I'm really picky about characterisation. I don't much care for Soulmate AUs either, but that's a whole amatonormativity essay I won't get into.

Also I wouldn't say I have beef with Coffee Shop AUs, I just will never understand them, and I don't mean in a "urgh why is this so popular" kind of way, I mean I literally don't understand. I don't drink coffee and I've been inside Starbucks maybe once (mostly to gawk because I rarely come across them, even in the city), so words like venti and frappe and just coffee culture in general flies over my head, and I do not care enough about coffee to learn. It is simply a fic space I am not meant to inhabit. I have made my peace with that.

🥝 What’s your favorite trope/AO3 tag to write?

Character Studies are my happy place, my life blood if you will. Is it obvious yet I'm obsessed with exploring characters and their dynamics with others? Because I am. I am nothing more than a clockmaker taking these characters apart to see what makes them tick, and how the gears of the world and those around them fit into it all. Other tags and tropes I'm fond of are and that show up a lot in my writing include: angst (duh), unreliable narrators, memory loss/amnesia (guilty pleasure), dream sequences/unreality, hey! let me patch up your wounded hand, forehead kisses, extended metaphors, horror as a metaphor because I'm pretentious and was fundamentally changed as a person by being taught Gothic and Romantic Literature in my senior school years, and finally mind control/posession (guiltier pleasure).

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Always a blast getting to answer questions like these, thank you! :D. There's more fruits/questions here if anyone else wants to send some in.

#ask game #my stuff #fanfic stuff #fic stuff #personal #tip 🤝 me: having basically the same opinions on AUs to the point my answer seems lke a way more complicated version of your own #i'm sorry writers but no power aus are just...so boring to me. put them in a normal setting but keep the powers! that's fun #and if the character shares nothing with the og beyond a name then i'm outta there #living vicariously through the sibling dynamics i write because i'm not really close to any of my own (except one but he's very annoying) #(which i guess...is a well established sibling dynamic...well damn)

[acefaun]

How about an elf husband? 😗

👀 It's enticing... But not yet. I didn't get to that level.

See? Look. I have 13 husbands right now who've been given their position for special reasons:

The 12 Zodiac gods[StarCrossed Myth] becuase we actually got married. They all individually put a ring on this finger and that was it. They're mine now.

Neuvillette[Genshin Impact] because first of all, no one, in my long year of being in Teyvat, has anyone served me justice. BUT THIS CHIEF JUSTICE HAS PUNISHED THE ONE PERSON IN ALL OF TEYVAT THAT HAS DONE ME WRONG. He didn't know that he was serving justice for me, but he's done it! And we're married now, so I have a dragon husband.

This is important, let me tell you a story so you understand why Neuvillette has earned my loyalty. (I won't spoil anything big about Fontaine, I promise!) Everyone knows Childe, right? Tartaglia, Fatui Harbinger, guy who almost destroyed Liyue? That guy. Well, during one instance in Liyue, Childe laughed at me in a very mocking and degrading way that has made me loathe him to this very day. He laughed at me the wrong way and this grudge has been very strong. And in Fontaine, everyone's been talking about how Childe was going to be there, so I've been aggravated this whole time to know I was in another nation with that idiot. But some drama ended up going down, and Neuvillette, my beloved, is the only one in all of Teyvat to EVER ease my pain. Here,(this is a spoiler in Chapter IV, Act II, but if you're willing to see Neuvillette vs Childe then watch it, it's a short cutscene) this, this is what happened: https://youtu.be/mHA363eVuu0 And that's why this man is my husband.

Now, let me explain why I don't have an elf husband—even though I probably need one. I'm in love with a handful of elves, so I'd feel weird making one my husband and not the others because none of them have ever moved my heart in that way just yet. So they've been lovingly placed within my harem. My harem also holds my platonic loves as well! Don't get it mixed up with that sexual mumbo jumbo!

Now, my Harem includes(but are not restricted to because I probably forgot to mention a few):

Lindir[The Hobbit]

Thranduil[The Hobbit]

Legolas[The Hobbit/LOTR]

Haldir[Lord of the Rings]

Diluc[Genshin Impact]

Kaeya[Genshin Impact]

Alhaitham and Kaveh(together or not at all) [Genshin Impact]

Aziraphale and Crowley(also together or not at all)[Good Omens]

Diavolo[Obey me!]

Loki[Marvel]

Thor[Marvel]

Luke Skywalker(rebellion newbie version)[Star Wars]

#my asks #star crossed myth #genshin impact #the hobbit #lord of the rings #middle earth #genshin neuvillette #mostly platonic harem

[callmejud3]

I posted 13,785 times in 2022

That's 13,785 more posts than 2021!

473 posts created (3%)

13,312 posts reblogged (97%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@so-far-from-the-stars

@espressopatronum454

@lovelettersmp4

@greenalienwookie

@fyodarling

I tagged 1,353 of my posts in 2022

#jude’s answers - 336 posts

#memories thingy - 128 posts

#platonic hamliza tag &lt;3 - 76 posts

#adhi tag - 74 posts

#addy tag - 73 posts

#mutuals<;33 - 61 posts

#fav mutuals - 48 posts

#seb tag &lt;3 - 48 posts

#jude’s shitposting - 46 posts

#walphemia - 43 posts

Longest Tag: 136 characters

#barty?? seriously guys stop just because she’s the female main character doesn’t mean you have to ship her with every character existing

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

THIS !!!!!!

@thebattlehamster

44 notes - Posted April 22, 2022

#4

Soooo i did the TikTok trend where you put your name + core (+ aesthetic) on Pinterest that what I got !

See the full post

48 notes - Posted May 28, 2022

#3

Okkkk so half canon compliant walphemia au

So walphemia we’re together in hogwarts but at the start of sixth year Bugs and Orion learn that they were going to get married after graduation but Wally wanted to keep it a secret (yk bc of Effie) so they did. after graduation they just both ghosted everyone and get married. (bc they thought it would less hurt that way) Monty, Lyall and Effie learned it in the daily prophet. And they were really chocked and felt betrayed mostly Effie.

So years pass Effie falls in love w/ Monty and Lyall w/ Hope (lyall and monty were tgthr n had an healthy brake up) so eventually James and Remus came in the picture so does Sirius and Regulus on the other side. the kids go to hogwarts they met and befriended (BUGS IS A GOOD MOM) so when Sirius went to Potters for the first time Effie was so chocked she almost cried so did Wally when she met James. They both eventually find a way to not see each other bc they knew they wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Years pass (again) and jegulus/wolfstar eventually happen. AND that’s at one of the wedding that Walburga and Euphemia met again for the first time after years (26 maybe) and yk they’re not in love anymore…but they still hold a big place in each other’s heart. So they just befriended again and became besties !!!! (total menace duo)

So in the end Harry and Ted got to grow up with they’re grandmas Gigi and Fifi

okay that’s it thx for listening guys !!! ✨💗

@archie-ships-jegulus @espressopatronum454 @if-i-were-a-villain

55 notes - Posted May 1, 2022

#2

🌻So guys…. To celebrate this !!!!🌻

You’re getting surprises !!!!!! (little one shots that I planed)

HAHAHAH I’M SO EXCITED !!!!!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Tagging my moots !!!! : @wifeofdevil @black-potter-danvers @sternenleserin @ur-lil-bunny @creaturre @artemislosthunter @fuckboyregulus @elder-millennial-trash @if-i-were-a-villain @aithusarosekiller @espressopatronum454 @dr-james-potter @saphire-me @sarahsedserio @aureusprongs @littlequeers @lily-the-ravenclaw @lorenzo-the-dummy @minaaddams @dis-weird-person @deadgay-wizards @theoretically-theo @whatsorryiwasntlistening @annapoofle @regulusb14ck @romanticvampire @eyp-is-covered-in-mud-and-blood @siriusly-fruity @greenalienwookie and I may have forgot a lot of you guys !!!! But I love you all !!! Bc it wouldn’t have been possible without you !!! 💗✨💗✨💗✨💗✨💗✨💗✨💗✨💗

72 notes - Posted June 14, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

soooo can someone explain to me WHY the fuck did we kept Ted as wolfstar’s kid’s name bc I like it’s a really cute name but it doesn’t makes sense to me

bc ok Harry as jegulus or even rosestarkillerchaser kid awesome and the name Harry as nothing specific to do w/ lily so it’s alright and it’s cute

luna as pandalily same nothing special to Xenophilius….. I think, tell me if I’m wrong tho

so why did the whole fandom decided to keep Ted as his name like it’s literally Tonk’s dad’s name so why !! bc if he’s wolfstar’s and tonk isn’t in the picture….????? It does not make sense to me !!!!

298 notes - Posted May 4, 2022

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[your-sweet-cookie]

Can you list the romantic and/or sexual relationships with other muses and tell us something about about why are you shipping with them and how does this relationship look like? :)

Message from Mun: I can't really tell if this is an ask addressed to Kukki or to me, her Mun, but since it revolves around shipping and some ships are with Muses for the same character, it would get messy jumbling all universes together by having Kukki answer, so I'll do it instead.

Truth be told, contrary to "popular belief" (aka what the haters were going on about eating poo poo), Kukki doesn't really have that many romantic/sexual ships. Most of her interactions are strictly platonic friendships (with some fun teasing sprinkled here and there), so if anyone wants to know more about these too, you can let me know. In total I think Kukki has so far only 4 actual romantic ships (some being sexual too), and unsurprisingly, 3 of them are Niragis. Here they are:

@niragixpsych's Niragi - This was Kukki's first ever ship and interaction, so it will always hold a very special place in my heart (along with the amazing Mun coordinating the blog, whom will always be one of my bestest friends I'll love forever, so shoutout to you my dear friend! You guys should definitely go check out their blog and shower them with all the love they deserve!❤). This ship started as a friendship between Kukki and Niragi and they slowly started to develop into a romantic relationship as they spent more and more time together, discovering they had a shitton of stuff in common and that they understood and accepted each other for who they are, and based on the timeline a thread is written in (pre or after their first time), it's also a sexual relationship. I love this ship because the interactions between the two Muses feel always natural and very involved, you can literally tell how much Kukki loves Niragi and how much he loves her back from the simplest of things and if I were to choose a few words to describe this ship, it would be: fluff, softness, cuteness, passion, spice, devotion, loyalty, sweetness and of course, true love.

@niragisugurusan's Niragi - This is one of the more sexually oriented ships Kukki has so far, but there are also some cute romantic moments scattered here and there. It's a ship that started clearly based on the lust and desire they both felt for one another (especially on Niragi's part), most of their interactions being straight out intense flirting that built up that good sexual tension moment, but over time it grew into something special and sweet because Kukki awoke in him that long lost feeling of love, which Niragi thought he would never be capable to feel ever again. And I think that's what makes this ship beautiful: the fact that it shows how two broken people can heal each other through love and understanding and even if they have their ups and downs (I won't deny it's one of the more 'rocky' ships Kukki has), they always come back to each other in the end. And yeah, I feel that this ship shows the best and most of Kukki's abilities at 'taming' a Niragi, since she made even the most deranged and lustful of them all develop a soft and romantic side. Can't wait to see where it'll take them next.

@triggerhappymilitant's Niragi - The last of Kukki's Niragi ships and also the newest of them all, but still a really nice ship. This one is still in its early stages, but I highly enjoy how it's developing so far. It's clearly more on the playful, teasy side, somewhere in between romantic and sexual, and this more playful vibe it's what sets it apart from the other too. It's not entirely sugary-sweet romantic like Kukki's first Niragi ship, but neither very lust and sexual oriented as her ship with the horndog. I'd say it's reminiscing of these romantic relationships between two very close and good friends teasing and poking fun at each other, but that's also showing that they care deeply and have feelings for one another, so it's not just friendship. Definitely the best word to describe this ship is the word "fun", since it's laid back and entertaining. So yeah, I am looking forward to discovering what'll await them next (plus, as mentioned above, they're still in their beginning stages, they barely had their first kiss(es) and they are yet to actually confess to one another, so there's definitely much more to discover ahead! :D Also, the Mun is yet another very amazing and great person whom I love, so def give them and their Niragi a chance and go send them asks and love! X3).

And finally, @hoodedchishiya's Chishiya - The only non-Niragi romantic relationship Kukki has so far. Well, this one is definitely the odds one out and not only because it's not a Niragi ship, but because it had... A weird history! Let me tell you, this one's the craziest ship of all the ones mentioned so far and that's one of the things I love about it! It's definitely a ship that follows the enemies to lovers pattern to a T, because it started with Kukki loathing Chishiya for his snarky, rude and cynical sense of humor (ah, the banters they had on the fact that she kept calling him a shorty shortcake! Sooo good! 😂), but they've slowly started to grow more familiar to one another and I guess they began to have a thing for one another (okay, on Chishiya's behalf it was probably much sooner because he became a hopeless cookies junkie and he can't live without Kukki's homemade cookies any longer). And yeah, now they seem to actually love each other or something like that... Although they really keep on teasing each other a ton and Kukki seems to want to turn Chishiya into a... house cat?! for some odd unknown reason... Yeah, it's a crackish kind of romantic ship, it's funky, it's crazy, it's hilarious, I love it! 🤣

And there you have it! All of Kukki's romantic and/or sexual ships. There might be another candidate to our silver-haired baker master's hand coming from the OCs side of the community, but things are yet too early and too unclear to determine whether or not it'll turn into something official or not (it might as well stay a platonic friendship in the end), we'll see.

#ooc interactions #facts about kukki #ask mun #post from mun

[vulturedimension]

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two emojis means two random tangents

when i was in ninth grade i had a history teacher named mr klein. he was a big fan of showing us movies instead of actually teaching. one such film was les miserables, starring liam neeson and uma thurman. around this time there was a new version of the same story being made, this one starring hugh jackman and anne hathaway. for some reason i decided to go see it. from there i found and joined the surprisingly active les mis fandom. i got into other musicals (mainly well-known ones like wicked/rent/phantom of the opera, but i also liked next to normal and catch me if you can because of aaron tveit, who played enjolras in les mis, gabe in n2n, and the main guy in cmiyc. frank abagnale jr? im almost positive that's his name) but les mis has a special place in my heart. i've decided that instead of two topics, im just gonna keep talking about les mis for a while. so the main reason why so many young people (such as tiny baby 14 year old me) like it so much is. well ok the main reason is bc it's very good. the other big reason is les amis de l'abc (enjolras, grantaire, combeferre, courfeyrac, jean "jehan" prouvaire, joly, bossuet/l'aigle/lesgles, bahorel, and feuilly. marius gets included sometimes but he doesnt count). are they minor characters? yes. are they prettyboys? yes. and enjolras and grantaire are like, not canon in the sense of "they are explicitly in a relationship in the book or its adaptations", but it was 18something and victor hugo couldnt just tell us that these dudes were in love. what he could do was compare them to achilles/patroclus and orestes/pylades, "you believe in nothing" "i believe in you", they DIED HOLDING HANDS, etc. also im almost positive that he literally says that grantaire loved enjolras, at least. the other amis are all queer as well but especially enjolras and grantaire. i have like 6 different versions of that book. i should read one again. that sounds like a great idea and i bet i would be totally normal. if you've read all of this i am platonically kissing you on the mouth

#hyperfixations never go away #they just hide out #waiting to strike #anyway. thank u blue #chewablepebbles