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â¨Dress Up, Part 1: The Proposalâ¨
IT IS DONE HOLY SHIT! Yeah, I had to change this fic 3 different times, I'm really sorry this one took so long. Hopefully you all like this one and thank you for your patience <3
Consider this a reward for kicking Vox's ass in this poll and declaring our short king the ACTUAL hottest character in Hazbin Hotel lmao
Edit: This is now going to be a multi-chapter story! Look forward to more! Thank you all for the support đ
Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Lucifer x f!sinner reader
Summary: Lucifer takes you dress shopping for a special night out, but for some reason he's been acting a little strange lately...
Warnings: 18+, smut, public teasing, oral (f receiving), fingering, p in v
Lucifer excitedly told you that he wanted to take you dress shopping today. It wasn't out of the norm for you two to go out on the town and indulge on some sort of spending spree together. Plus Lucifer absolutely loved buying things for you; whether it be precious jewelry, beautiful flowers, or brand-new clothes. But you had to admit it's been a while since you've gone out, what with Lucifer spending a majority of time at the hotel assisting his daughter Charlie. You were so happy that they were able to rekindle their bond after so many years of being apart. You were more than happy to help with the hotel as well! You found ways to help Charlie with whatever she needed, which somehow ended up being more than you initially thought. It was exhausting to say the least, but you enjoyed it nonetheless! You were very much looking forward to going out today with your beloved king. And of course he was taking you to one of the most esteemed shops in all of Hell, Vivacious by Velvette. He truly spared no expense when it came to you.
But for some reason, you couldn't shake the feeling that something wasâŚoff about Lucifer today.
He didn't seem upset or angry or anything of the sort. More like, he was scared? Or perhaps nervous about something? You couldn't think of anything that could be making him feel this way. The hotel was doing great, Charlie and Luciferâs relationship was better than itâs ever been, and you and Lucifer have been nothing but enamored with each other. You were just clothes shopping after all. You two had been dating for some time now; you remembered how Lucifer used to be all kinds of flustered during your first few outings. You thought it was adorable the way he stumbled over his words when he brought up the newest duck he had added to his collection or when he complimented every single outfit youâve ever worn. He still did those things, of course, but he slowly became more and more comfortable and confident around you. But today was something youâve never seen before. The wary smiles heâs been giving throughout day, the jitteriness of his movements anytime you approached him, his rapid speech patternsâŚwas he hiding something from you? You intended to get to the bottom of it.
You walked down the streets of Hell with Lucifer by your side, his arm linked with yours. You stepped into the lavish shop, dresses of all kids hung from the racks: ball gowns, sun dresses, cocktail dresses; anything you could think of was there! Lucifer told you to take your time and to pick out as many as you wanted to try on while he waited for you by the dressing room. Despite the plethora of options at your fingertips, you only found yourself intrigued by a handful of dresses. Some with more material than others but you'd thought you'd give them a try regardless; you weren't shy when it came to your body.
You grabbed the three dresses that appealed to you the most and made your way towards the changing rooms. Just as he promised, you saw Lucifer standing at the end of the hall waiting for you. But he didn't seem to notice you at first, his attention was elsewhere. Next to the changing rooms was the most impressive collection of wedding dresses you'd ever seen in Hell and even on Earth, each more breathtaking than the last. You noticed Lucifer staring at the wall of dresses with an almost wishful expression, reaching out to touch one of the dresses' lacy sleeve, gently massaging it between his fingers. You smiled and quietly walked over to join him.
"They're really beautiful, aren't they?," you said, snapping him out of his trance and making him jump a bit. He smiled at you, his hand still holding onto the sleeve.
"Absolutely stunning," he beamed. Although, with the way he was looking at you, it didn't seem like he was referring to the dresses. You felt a small blush creep across your cheeks.
One of the employees walked up to you and directed you to an empty changing room. Lucifer waited outside patiently, smiling at you as you closed the sort behind you. The first dress you wanted to try on was a simple black sheath dress. Once you slipped it on, you reached behind of and attempted to grab the zipper. You can only manage to pull it up so far before it wouldnât budge anymore, causing you to huff in frustration. Slowly, you opened the door to see Luciferâs eager face staring back at you.
âI need your help, hon,â you admitted. âI canât reach the zipper.â
Quickly, Lucifer stood up and followed you into the changing room. You turned your back to him and lifted your hair up and out of the way so the zipper couldnât catch it. Lucifer placed one hand on your hip and the other on the back of your dress. You heard the zipper moving, but it only took you a second to realize it was moving in the wrong direction. Cheeky bastard, you thought to yourself.
âUp, Lucifer,â you said with a smirk, glancing at him over your shoulder. You heard a light chuckle escape him.
âSorry, darling,â he apologized almost insincerely, peppering kisses down your neck, âcanât help myself when it comes to you.â Lethargically, he pulled the zipper up to the top, finally letting your hair fall back down. If he wanted to play games, you were more than happy to participate. Because you knew how to win. And just maybe, you could get him to admit to whatever he was keeping from you.
âI wouldnât start something that youâre not ready to finish, sweet pea,â you threatened with a smug grin.
Before Lucifer could get a word out, you spun around and pushed him gently against the wall, eliciting a small yelp from him. You placed both of your arms on either side of his head, effectively trapping him. His eyes widened, sucking in a breath as he realized how vulnerable he was in this new position he had found himself in. His head and hands became flat against the wall as he looked into your now ravenous eyes.
âMy love, p-please,â he began to stammer, âI-I didnât want to-HNG,â you effectively cut off his meek pleas as your one hand traveled down below his belt. You maneuvered your hand up and down at an agonizingly slow pace. Nonetheless, you felt him start to harden underneath his pants almost instantly. You flashed a devious smile, but he didnât see it, as he had screwed his eyes shut. Baring his clenched teeth, he tried desperately to hold his breath as to not make any lewd noises. You took that as a challenge, of course.
âSo itâs only alright if you get to tease me, is that it, Luci?,â you questioned, leaning your head forward with your lips now pressed against his ear. âNow that doesnât seem fair at all, does it?â
Lucifer gulped as you continued your teasing ministrations. âIâm s-sorry, sweetheart,â he looked at you doe-eyed. âP-Please donât-mmphâŚdonât do this, not here. I wonât be able to hold back, not todayâŚâ
âOh, Iâm counting on that,â you retorted. âYou know youâve been acting out of sorts all day, donât think I havenât noticed. Maybe if you tell me whatâs wrong, Iâll show you some mercy.â
Lucifer audibly gulped at your words. "It'sâŚit's nothing, angel, I promise, I just-fuck," you pressed your hand in harder against the growing tent in his pants, silencing his response.
"You hesitated just now," you told him. "If that's how you want it to be, so be it. You don't have to tell me. But you're not off the hook, not by a longshot." You pulled away from him, giving him a chance to breathe normally once again. You gave a quick glance to the mirror to finally get a look at the dress you had adorned. It looked nice! But it came off as something you would wear in an office setting; not really your style. You looked back at Lucifer who was instantly frozen in place from your gaze.
"I'm not feeling this one," you remarked, "help me with the zipper?" You turned your back to him once more, feeling his hand tentatively grab the zipper. "You can only touch the dress, understand? I'm off limits."
"M-mhmm," Lucifer agreed. He behaved and only tugged the zipper down halfway until you could reach it yourself.
"Good boy."
You discarded the dress quickly, leaving you in only your lacy black bra and matching black panties. Lucifer forced himself to look away from you, trying to reach for the door handle.
"And where do you think you're going?," you asked coyly, stopping him in his tracks entirely.
âI umm, just uhhâŚgiving you privacy?â He tentatively went for the handle again, but your arm shot out, keeping the door in its locked state.
âOh, weâre way past decency here, Lucifer.â You maneuvered him away from the door and sat him down on the large white bench that was affixed to the wall. You leveraged your foot against the area just below his hip and rested one hand on the top of your thigh, the other on your hip. âBesides, youâre not really in any condition to be in the public viewâ leaning forward and shooting a quick glance down at his crotch, ânow are you?â
Lucifer could only shake his head.
"Glad you agree," you smiled and pecked his lips, a pathetic little whine leaving Lucifer's throat. "I have a few more dresses to try on. You can look, but you cannot touch unless I say, alright?"
"Yes, love," he murmured obediently. You smiled and turned around to pick up the black dress you had let fall to the floor. You bent over slowly to pick it up, giving Lucifer a lovely view of your barely covered ass. You heard a deep inhale behind you followed by a shaky exhale.
You hung up the black dress and moved onto the next dress; a beautiful lavender colored Bardot dress with sleeves that hung off your shoulders. Luckily this one didn't have a zipper, you only needed to step in and shimmy it up your body. You adjusted your bra straps and hid them under the sleeves for the time being. You liked this one more than the last, you did as few twirls in front of the mirror checking every single angle.
"What do you think of this one, hon?," you asked, looking at his reflection in the mirror. It seemed as though he was gripping that bench with just a little too much force.
"Ravishing," Lucifer breathed. You had given him permission to look, and he was taking fully advantage of your generosity. He was chopping at the bit, fighting every urge to pounce right then and there. Lucifer's eyes were hungry, his lips curled into a smile to try and hide how badly he needed you at this moment. You admired his will powerâŚbut how strong was it truly? You made your way back towards him, chuckling playfully. Without warning, your knees found their way onto the bench, now fully straddling the mess of a man beneath you.
"W-what are you-mmph!" Lucifer tried to ask you but was cut short by your lips suddenly on his. You wrapped your arms around his neck and placed a small peck to his forehead.
"You always say just the right things, Luci," you cooed as you began to shift your hips against him. Hearing the mangled moans coming from Lucifer was nothing short of euphoric. You noticed he had released his grasp on the bench and began to move towards your hips. You gripped the back of his head, his hair firmly between your fingers, and tilted his head back gently. Lucifer grunted softly as you brought your lips to his neck. "Ah, ah, ah, what did I say, love? No touching," you scolded, now sucking and nibbling at his tender skin, desperately needing to mark him.
Lucifer whimpered and reluctantly brought his hands back to their original position on the frigid bench that paled in comparison to the feeling of your warm body that was pressed against him. "I-I can't do this f-for much longer, darling," he whimpered, "I can only h-handle- hnng, so much, IâŚssshhhhhhiiittt-" Lucifer's hot breath became increasingly labored as you continued to rock your hips against his painfully growing bulge.
Just then, you heard the sound of a door closing. Someone had just entered the room next to you. With the threat of being heard now looming, you lifted yourself from his neck to see that Lucifer's eyes had turned an ominous red. It felt as if his slit black irises were staring straight into your soul, attempting to burn you from within. He was losing control fast. But you weren't done with him just yet. With a smirk, you placed a finger over his soft lips. "Shh," you whispered almost inaudibly, "you may want to keep your voice down from now on."
A low guttural growl erupted from Lucifer, not of anger, but of pure lust. His obedience hanging by the thinnest of threads as you removed yourself from his lap and stripped yourself of the purple dress. At this point, you couldnât really care less about the dresses. This was much more entertaining.
The last dress you had grabbed was a form fitting strapless dress decorated entirely in ruby colored sequence with a long slit up the side. You held it against your body in the mirror, but something didn't look quiet right. But then in donned on you, and a devious thought had crossed your mind. You made your way over to Lucifer once more, noticing his claws were now digging into his thighs.
"Can you hold this for just a moment, dear?," you asked innocently. He looked up at you with his still crimson eyes, outstretching his hand silently. Once he was holding the garment, you reached around the back of your bra and unclasped it, letting it hit the floor with a soft thud. Lucifer's eyes became saucers, bunching up the dress in his hand with a clenched fist. Your soft and tender breasts were mere inches from his touch and yet he found he could only sit there motionless, writhing under each new temptation you threw at him.
"YouâŚyou areâŚ" Lucifer began, finding it agonizingly difficult to steady his breathing.
You smiled and tugged the dress back from Lucifer's powerful grip. "The dress wouldn't look right with the bra on, silly! I should have brought one of my strapless ones, but oh well, live and learn!" You giggled to yourself and turned away from the fallen angel who's resolve was deteriorating with each passing moment. And with that final move, you had definitely won the game.
Or did you?
While you were mentally congratulating yourself on your perceived victory, you hadn't noticed that Lucifer had moved from his seated position, picking up every article of your clothing that you used to torment him. All you felt next was something wrap around your waist tightly. Was thatâŚhis tail?
"What the-AHH!," you tried to question, only to be pulled backwards through a portal that had been summoned, dropping the red dress in the process. The pale white dressing room vanished from sight and you were left standing in the middle of your bedroom. âLucifer, why did you-" but you couldnât finish your question. When you turned around, your lover was on his knees behind you, his demonic horns now on full display. He lifted his head, his eyes brimming with tears that threatened to fall at any moment. "Oh, LuciâŚ"
"Please forgive me, I-I'm so sorry, my angel," he cried, "I know I've been acting strange all day and I know that you know I've been keeping something from you. I swear on my immortal life that I will tell you, but I'm begging youâŚ" you kneeled down with him, cupping his face with your hand, "no more teasing. P-pleaseâŚI-I need youâŚ"
You gave him a loving smile and brought your lips to his. He melted from your touch, grabbing at your hand that held his cheek. "You know I love you, Lucifer," you breathed as you pulled away, "I'm sorry if I took things too far back there, I never want to upset you. You don't have to tell me anything if you're not ready to do so. I can wait. But firstâŚ" You stood from your kneeling position and offered him a hand up. The way his demonic form had taken over from just your teasing had you desperate for him beyond belief. Not that your previous bouts of teasing him hadn't worked you up already. You needed him too. Now.
You laid flat on you back against the soft sheets, beckoning him closer with a curl of your finger. Lucifer finally flashed you a toothy grin and in an instant, snapped his fingers, completely removing all of his clothing. Normally he liked to make a show of his undress, but you were both too far gone to care at this point. His tail swished behind him as he excitedly climbed up to join you in bed. He stared down at your crotch, licking his forked tongue across his lips. Without hesitation, he removed your panties and spread your legs apart, taking in the sight of your completely drenched pussy. He leaned down quickly and began to leave sloppy kisses and nips along your inner thighs before stopping right at your entrance.
You chuckled lightly at his eagerness to please you. "Luci, you know you don't have to do this. Especially not after what I put you through today."
Lucifer, in response, let two of his fingers slide against your folds, earning a hardy moan from you. "Trust me when I say this, darling," his voice was low, dripping with lust, "I will never deny either of us this pleasure." You felt his steamy breath against your womanhood as he looked up at you with half-lidded eyes, sending a shiver down your spine. "You may want to hold on, sweetheart."
Without another word, Lucifer ran his snake-like tongue against your cunt like a starved man. You arched your back in pure ecstasy, unable to focus on anything other than the way he was making you feel. He hooked his arms underneath your legs and brought you as close to his face as physically possible, digging his claws into your soft thighs and wrapping his tail around your calf. You realized what he had meant with his last statement and reached out to grip his devilish horns. Your grasp forced a moan out of him as he worked his tongue on your sensitive nub, circling it relentlessly. You knew how skilled he was with his mouth, but it never failed to awe you every time he used it. It wasn't long before you felt a different sensation, that of two clawed finger thrusting into you at a rapid pace.
"Lu-Lucifer, fuck, f-feels so good," you whimpered in between your heavy breaths, "right-SHIT⌠right there, d-don't stop, please don't stop!" Your pleas only fueled Luciferâs hunger for you and his desire to make you come undone around him. His tongue and fingers worked in tandem, bringing you closer and closer to your release. Your knuckles were turning white with the amount of force you were using to hold onto his horns. You let one hand drop to tug at Lucifer's hair, another broken moan escaping him as you did. His fingers curled up into you, hitting your g spot repeatedly as his lips sucked on your clit with reckless abandon. That coil in your stomach was on the verge of snapping. "S-so closeâŚgonna c-cum, fuckfuckFUCK LUCIFER!," was the last thing you could utter before your walls clenched around his fingers, feeling yourself pulsate with waves of pleasure. Lucifer helped you ride out your orgasm while lapping up every drop that escaped your body as if it was the nectar of the gods. Once your body finally relaxed, Lucifer removed himself from your thighs, your mess glistening off his chin. He flashed you a wicked grin before using his tongue to clean up the remains of your essence from his face.
The King of Hell crawled up the length of your body until he was hovered directly above you. "I can truly never have enough of you, my queen," he praised. Through your lustful haze, your barely rational mind latched onto what he'd just said. Queen?, you thought, he's never called me that before. Not that you minded in the slightest, you loved it, in fact. Regardless, you clearly weren't in any condition to question his choice of words. Not when you were desperate for his cock to be buried inside you already.
Lucifer caught your lips, his tongue begging for entrance, to which you happily obliged. You could still taste a faint amount of yourself on his lips as your tongues met in a fiery display of passion, twisting and fighting against each other as if trying to establish dominance of the other. You pulled his head closer as he devoured you, saliva dripping down the side of your mouth as his tongue explored every inch of your mouth. His tail refused to recoil as it kept its grip on your lower leg. His hard on pressed against your thigh and you were becoming increasingly impatient. You whimpering against him and bucked your hips up, essentially begging for him to take you completely.
âPleaseâŚâ was the only word you could force out once you pulled away from his lips. Lucifer smiled, pressing his lips against your ear just as you had done to him earlier.
âYour heartâs desire is my command,â he cooed as you finally felt that familiar pressure between your thighs that you so desperately craved. You felt the head of his cock finally press into your sopping wet cunt, slowing inching himself into you he bottomed out inside of you. You moaned together, now feeling completely whole. Together as one again. Out of nowhere, Luciferâs wings sprang out behind him once he was fully sheathed inside of you, adding a bright angelic glow to his otherwise hellish appearance.
He was beautiful.
He laughed awkwardly, a hard blush spreading across his face. You reached up and captured his lips once more. He hummed into you, folding his wings around you, completely blocking the outside world. In that perfect moment, the only thing that existed was you and him. After what felt like an eternity, Lucifer finally began to shift his hips, pulling himself out only to thrust right back into you. Slowly at first, relishing every single mewl and whimper you let escape your throat as he rutted into you. But it wasnât long until his pace quickened, the sound of your slapping skin driving him to the brink. He rested his forehead against yours, refusing to look away from your loving gaze. You felt that coil in your stomach begin to clench once more, making it near impossible to form any coherent sentence, the pleasure his cock was providing was overwhelming you in the best way possible. He noticed this and brough his hand between you two and started circling your already overstimulated clit. You were not going to last much longer. And you could tell his composure was falling apart at the seams as well.
"HngâŚfuckâŚme," Lucifer stammered, his breath hitching on every word "closeâŚI'm close, g-gonnaâŚc-ffffuuucckkk!" He resorted to latching his sharp teeth onto your shoulder, causing small patches of blood to flow out as he came, his hot seed painting your walls white. His wings twitched and spasmed when he finished inside you. His orgasm coupled with his hard thrusts and torturing of your sensitive nub pushed you over the edge for a second time, screaming his name as you clenched around his thick cock. Lucifer lapped up the blood he had drawn from you before he collapsed on top of you, his demonic form finally subsiding, as you both tried your best to catch your breath. You both laid there for a minute or two before even thinking about moving again. Besides, you loved the feeling of his full weight on top of you, it was comforting.
"Remind me to tease you more often," you joked, running your fingers through Lucifer's soft blond hair. He shot his head up and glared at you with a clear 'don't even think about it' look. "I'm kidding! MostlyâŚ" Lucifer rolled his eyes playfully and planted a small peck to your lips. He finally found the strength to pull out of you and roll over onto his side, exhaling heavily.
"ThatâŚdidn't really go as planned," Lucifer chuckled nervously. Up until now, you had completely forgotten what had even led up to this moment! You guessed you weren't getting a new dress after all, not that you minded, you had more than enough in your closet as it was. "What SHOULD have happened was you were going to pick out a new dress, I was going to take you out on a beautiful romantic candlelit dinner, and then I...I wasâŚ" he paused and gulped. "Oh, to hell with it!" He quickly sat up straight and turned to you, using both of his hand to grab onto yours. You sat up as well, your stomach filled with butterflies for a reason you weren't really sure of. "You were right, you know. I was keeping something from you. I am a very bad liar and I'm even worse at keeping secrets. Especially from you. You told me that I didn't have to tell you right now. But that was the problem! I was fighting with every fiber of my being to not tell you immediately! Because I love you with all of my heart and soul and I want to spend the rest of eternity with you by my side and...and..." he exhaled harshly. With a wave of his hand, a small black velvet box appeared. "My love," he opened the box to reveal a ring, "will you do me the incredible honor of becoming my bride?"
You looked down at the precious jewelry before you. A golden snake for the band, with its body wrapped around a beautiful ruby gem in the shape of an apple. Your eyes swelled with tears, you couldn't stop them from flowing down your face. Lucifer panicked and started to wipe them away.
"I-I'm sorry! Please...please don't cry! I didn't mean to-HMPH!" His apologies were cut short when your lips found his. After you pulled away, you laughed, tears refusing to stop. Lucifer's mouth was agape.
"Yes, Lucifer," you bawled, "yes yes yes, a million times yes! Of course I'll marry you, I've never wanted anything more!"
Lucifer sat there in disbelief. But only for a moment before joining you in your crying, wrapping his arms tightly around you, both of your sobs echoing throughout the room.
"You've made me the happiest person in all of Hell, my dear," he cried as he peppered kisses all over your face, clearing away more of your tears. "I love you, from now until the end of time. I promise to be the best husband I can possibly be."
"You're already the best person for me, my King," you smiled. "You don't have to change a thing. I love you, Lucifer Morningstar."
"And I you, Mrs. Morningstar."
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Congrats on becoming the new Queen(s) of Hell babes đ
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behind the goal posts | alexia putellas x reader
> chapter two
A/N: this is the first fic ive written in a while so bare w/ me as i get back into the motion of writing :) also construction criticism & suggestions are always welcome <3
+ this going to be a multi chapter story, please patient w me and ill try to make it worth your while :,)
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Summary: Everyone knows Alexia Putellas. Star football player and the face of Barcelona. However, what they donât know is that she is been in a secret relationship for years, and that relationship is slowly slipping out of her hands.
Word Count: 1.9K
Chapter 1
A Year Ago â
It all started on a regular Wednesday, I was getting ready for my morning shift at Lever & Bloom. It was all very normal, I woke up extremely late as per usual, and had to rush out of my apartment complex without doing my hair or my makeup which was once again, per usual.
As 10am hit, I was getting into the motion of making drinks and chatting with customers. Although being a barista is quite a mundane job, I thoroughly enjoy every part of it, especially talking with the regulars and forming those relationships that never fail to bring a smile to my face. As I went to take my break, I saw a distinct blonde head of hair enter the cafe premises. Everytime she enters the cafe (which is very often) my intrigue seems to rise more and more. She seems to always come in at 11 on the dot, every weekday. Not that Iâm keeping track or anything. Definitely not. Conveniently, as she goes to the counter I decide to save my break for later. Definitely not anything to do with her.
"One large ic-" The tall blonde starts to speak, but I'm quick to interrupt her. "A large iced americano with an extra shot of espresso, I know, it's coming right up," I say, a small smile creeping onto my face. I turn to see the same expression reflected on her face, a shared moment of understanding passing between us.
For some reason, I feel an impulse I can't ignore. With nervous yet hopeful determination, I grab a napkin and hastily scrawl down my number along with her order. With trembling hands, I slide the napkin across the counter, our fingers brushing for a fleeting moment, sending a jolt of electricity through me.
"Thanks," she murmurs, her voice soft and tinged with warmth as she takes the napkin. I watch her as she takes a seat by the window, her eyes fixed on her phone as she waits for her drink.
My heart starts to pound in my chest, anticipation mingling with apprehension. What if she doesn't text? What if I completely misread everything?
I push all the thoughts out of my head as I prepare her iced americano, my hands tremble slightly, betraying the calm facade I try to maintain around her. When it's ready, I take a deep breath and walk over to her table, setting the drink down with a shaky hand.
"Here you go," I say, my voice barely above a whisper, hoping she can't hear the rapid thumping of my heart that I'm sure is about to explode.
"Thanks again," she replies, flashing me a dazzling smile that sets my heart aflutter. And then, to my surprise and delight, she adds, "By the way, I'm Alexia."
The sound of her name sends a shiver down my spine, and I can't help but return the gesture. "Nice to meet you, Alexia. I'm Y/N," I say, hoping she can't hear the increasingly rapid thumping of my heart.
We exchange a few more words before I have to return to my duties behind the counter, but her presence lingers in my mind long after she leaves. And as the days turn into weeks and then months, we start to form somewhat of a routine that consists of Alexia coming to get coffee every weekday morning, some light-hearted flirting, then I constantly think about her until I see her the next day.
Present Day â
The soft chime of the cafĂŠ's door announces Alexia's arrival, as it does every weekday morning. My heart skips a beat at the sight of her, as it usually does, alongside a familiar pang of longing mixed with resentment tightening in my chest. I watch as Alexia approaches the counter, a radiant smile gracing her lips.
"Hey, Y/N," Alexia greets, her voice warm and inviting.
"Hey," my tone lacking its usual warmth. I start to busy myself with preparing Alexia's usual order, my movements stiff and mechanical. Whether Alexia is paying attention to these details or not is completely lost on me.
As I hand Alexia the cup, our fingers almost touch but Alexia pulls away quickly, further spiralling my conflicting emotions.
"Thanks," Alexia says with a tight smile.
I somehow manage to force a smile in return, but it feels hollow, fake. As Alexia takes her usual seat by the window, her attention is focused on her phone. The sight stirs a flicker of jealousy within me, a bitter unwanted reminder of the countless admirers vying for Alexia's attention.
The minutes tick by, each one stretching out into what seems like an eternity as I try to manage my emotions. I want to reach out to Alexia, to tell her how I am truly feeling, but the words stay stuck in my throat, still suffocated by the weight of the secret I have no choice but to keep.
As Alexia finishes her drink and prepares to leave, my resolve quickly crumbles. "Alexia, wait," I blurted out, cringing at how my voice is tinged with obvious desperation.
Alexia turns to me, concern flashing in her eyes. "Is everything okay babe?"
I start to hesitate, my heart pounding like an alarm in my chest. I try to open my mouth to speak, but the words elude me.
"Never mind," I murmur, forcing a weak smile. "Just... take care, okay?"
Alexia's brow furrows in confusion, but she nods, concern etched into her features. "You too, Y/N."
As Alexia leaves the cafĂŠ, I am left alone with my thoughts, the weight of secrecy pressing down on me like a suffocating blanket. I begin to wonder how much longer I can keep up the charade, how much longer I can pretend that everything is okay when it's anything but.
I return back to the counter with my heart pounding like a drum inside my chest and my thoughts racing. As the day drags on and my return back to Alexia and Iâs shared apartment is approaching, I know something has to change. The weight of secrecy was slowly crushing me and if this goes on any longer, I do not know how much there will be left of our relationship to salvage, or if there will be anything left to salvage. Whether I had the courage to confront this and risk the comfort we had built is another story.
10 Months Ago â
My phone flashes with a message as I am sitting at my desk pouring over textbooks.
Alexia: Be ready at 6, dress comfortably.
As I went to respond, I couldn't hide the bright grin growing on my face. Ever since that day two months ago, Alexia and I had been texting nonstop, talking about anything, everything and all that's in between. I couldn't help but feel as if the universe had dropped a gift into my lap. Alexia was unbelievably attentive and rather charming, further adding to my ever growing feelings for her. As we kept talking nonstop, we found that we were completely different. She's a professional footballer, I do not know a singular thing about football. I study film with a minor in astronomy, she is not very well versed in either of those. However, we are similar in every aspect that matters. Although I couldn't shake the feeling that this was all too good to be true, she is undeniably attractive, charming, funny, the list goes on and on. Why would she settle for an overworked university student with a mundane part time job?
I push all those thoughts away for later as I start to get ready, considering this will be our first date, if it even is a date. I needed to be prepared, but not too prepared.
Hours pass and I am now in Alexia's car as music softly plays from the console and her hand is lightly resting on my thigh, as if it was always meant to be there.
âPretty pleasee just tell me where weâre goingâ I turn to her with the biggest puppy dog eyes, which seem to not work as she just chuckles and shakes her head. âWeâre almost there, just a little patience babyâ She murmurs and kisses my hand as a way of apologising.
Alexia starts to put the car into park and quickly leaves the car to open my door, ever the gentlewoman. She intertwines her hand with mine as she leads me into a very familiar building. âUhm Alexia, why are we at the astronomy club?â I look to her with a very confused frown as she looks to me with the softest smile that completely melts my heart, âI got us tickets to a private rooftop stargazing event hosted by a local astronomy clubâ She speaks with excitement lacing every word, she couldn't even get the words out before I jump into her arms and squeeze her into the tightest hug known to man as a way to try show a glimmer of the feelings taking over my heart due to her unexpected attentiveness. She just smiles at me and gently kisses my forehead as if I am the softest thing in the world, I think I will just melt into a puddle of gush right then and there because of all her actions.
She once again takes my hand as we ascend the stairs to the rooftop, my heart races with excitement and anticipation. The night sky stretches out above creating a vast canvas of twinkling stars and constellations.
Upon reaching the rooftop, weâre greeted by a cosy setup complete with blankets, pillows, and telescopes. Soft music plays in the background, a realisation hits me suddenly. This is the song that was playing when I gave Alexia my number two months ago. The pure amount of consideration, care and thought that Alexia put into this date is making my eyes water, Alexia takes notice of this and immediately comes to engulf me with a hug as she lightly peppers kisses on my head. How did I get so lucky?
She starts to lead me, according to her, to the prime stargazing spot. She snakes her hands around my waist as her chin rests in the crook between my shoulder and neck while I peer through the telescope. âAlexia, you need to see this!â I excitedly tell her but to my surprise she shakes her head âIâd rather stay here with youâ I turn to her with the biggest grin as I kiss her cheek and tell her various stories about all the constellations.
As the night wears on, we find ourselves lost in each other's company, our laughter mingling with the soft strains of music and the rustle of the night. With each passing moment, my heart swells more and more with a sense of warmth and belonging, a feeling I had never imagined I could find in another person.
And as the night starts to draw to a close, Alexia leans in, her movements slow and deliberate, as if savouring every moment leading up to the kiss. As I was thinking that the anticipation was going to be the death of me, I felt the warmth of Alexia's breath against my skin as our lips meet in a tender embrace, the world falling away, leaving only the sensation of Alexia's lips against mine, incredibly soft and inviting. My fingers instinctively tangle in Alexia's hair, pulling her as close to me as humanly possible. In that fleeting moment, everything feels right in the world.
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iâm afraid iâm not too specific, i just read your pucker up, buttercup and that seems like what happened before they started dating
i honestly donât know if youâre writing a multi chapter series about this specific sukuna bf or itâs different from each one, but can you do something like his friend hitting sukuna with the âcan i like your friend?â about reader so sukuna becomes jealous and claimed reader
if not, itâs alright, looking forward to reading more of your works :))
A/N: hi! just to clear up some confusion, my General Masterlist is full of works that are stand-alones (not in any series) â but i guess some of them could be read as works from the same universe. on the other hand, all works part of my Boy Nextdoor Series Masterlist are in the same universe/au and the same timeline.
anywho, hereâs your request
Sukuna used his jersey to wipe the sweat off his face. The gymnasium was still full of shouts by angry fans, hollers by exuberant fans, and sweaty basketball players â of course including himself.
His team had just won another of their games and all Sukuna wanted to do was to take a quick shower, change, and spend the rest of the evening relaxing, with you. But alas, the duties of a team captain were far from tranquil.
For, he soon heard the squeaking of shoes approaching him. Sukuna didn't turn around, wholeheartedly expecting it to be just another person trying to shoot their shot and get his number. But he was wrong; it was actually quite opposite.
"Yo, Captain! You're close with Y/N, right? Could you maybe hook me up with her? I think she might be the one for me," Jacob â a friend of Sukuna â spoke, in a loud and obnoxiously masculine voice.
Gojo â another of Sukuna's teammates â spits out his water, laughing in the background. "He's gonna be an Adam 2.0*, I'm calling it," Gojo nudged his friend Geto â another of Sukuna's teammates â with his elbow.
*allusion to Oblivion
Sukuna huffed, turning around and raising a brow at the younger man, "Hell no," before walking away to the locker room. Jacob let out an audible 'huh?' before he turned to look at Gojo. "What's his problem?"
"Haha, you seriously don't know, man? Aren't you and Sukuna friends or something?" Gojo continued to laugh.
Geto frowned at his friend's behavior towards Jacob, "Don't worry about it, dude. There's plenty of other fish in the sea . . . just try not to get eaten by shark."
This made Jacob go 'huh?' again.
All the while, Sukuna went to finish up his shower and change, before exiting the locker room and searching for you. He walked up and down the court, waited outside the women's restrooms, looked under the bleachers (in case you had fallen through), but you were no where to be found.
Sukuna was completely and utterly puzzled. Where could you possibly be?
He didn't even get the chance to kiss you after his game; Sukuna's lips contorted into a pout.
Defeated, Sukuna resorted to just going to the parking lot and waiting for you by the car. When he neared the said car and saw your figure already sitting in the passenger seat on your phone, Sukuna started to pick up his pace.
"Hi, baby. Congratulations on your win," you placed your phone onto your lap when Sukuna entered the driver's seat. Sukuna frowned, making you ask, "What?"
"Tch. Nothing," Sukuna crossed his arms.
"You're so demanding," you giggle, pulling Sukuna in by the collar and meeting his lips with yours.
Sukuna smiled against your lips, humming in content.
You pulled away, "Why'd you take so long?"
"Was lookin' for you. But I guess you were already waiting f'me in the car."
"Ah, my bad. Anyways, what should we have for dinner? Or would you rather prefer eating out, since you won your game. It'll be on me," you laced your fingers with Sukuna's on the car's console.
"Let's eat out. And â I appreciate the offer, baby, I really do, but we all know I'm never letting you pay."
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The next time you go to another of Sukuna's basketball games, Jacob finally grows the balls to talk to you himself â albeit, he was still confused from last week about why Sukuna wouldn't give him your number.
You mindlessly tap on your phone, waiting for Sukuna to meet you at the bottom of the bleachers â where you currently stand.
Out of the blue, you feel two arms wrap themselves around the curve of your waist before their owner pulls you in for a kiss. Sukuna, you think, as you kiss him back.
"Congrats, baby!" You pull Sukuna closer into a hug.
"Uh huh," that was all Sukuna could say, as he focused on making sure Jacob saw that you were wearing the jersey that he had forced you to wear. His jersey. His last name on your back. His team number.
All the while, Jacob stood with his mouth agape. From that day on, he never tried to approach you, much less looked in your direction ever again, in fear of his captain kicking him off the team.
A/N: Sukuna is such a baby, but he's my baby â this wasn't beta read btw, sorry; i cringe while reading my own writing
Taglist: @starlets-things @sad-darksoul @mochimoee @r0ckst4rjk @lillycore
@deepchromatose @yinyinyinyinyinyin
@fivehoneyharg @desihopelessromantic @lich1 @hannas16 @acroso
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đą Deeco's ZoSan Fic Rec List đĽ
Hello hello! This is going to be a slight rework for my zosan fic rec list, because I wanted to re-organize it and add some new fics while I'm at it, so this is going to be longer than the first. Feel free to check it out!
Latest update: November 2023
Because I started making this list long before August 2023, I won't add any fics that specifically take place in live-action setting because I haven't read much of them yet. I might consider updating this list to add fics with live-action setting in the future.
âGEN/T FICS
Sketches of Life (and Love)Â by Fledgling (Teen, 2.9k)
An exploration of a headcanon where Sanji likes to draw in his free time. This fic always leaves me with a warm feeling every time I read it because how endearingly sweet it is. Itâs basically a domestic fluff story about both ZoSan and the Strawhats crew in general.
green with envy blues by adietxt (Gen, 1.5k)
A cute fic about Zoro being jealous. Jealous!Zoro has been one of those tropes that make me screech like a feral animal every time I come across it and this fic does exactly that. Itâs pretty short and simple but it captures the characters very well. Itâs set during pre-timeskip which makes it even better to me because pre-TS Zoro possesses that boyish quality that post-TS Zoro doesnât necessarily have anymore.Â
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
Fuck, Marry, Kill (or, how Usopp becomes the best matchmaker of the sea without really trying) (Teen, 4.8k) â Usopp introduces the Strawhats to a game that ends up causing Sanji to overthink things - a lot of things.
Old Men Blues by postmoderne (Gen, 2k)
Quoting directly from the ficâs summary, âSanji and Zoro: two ancient fucks (in love).â because this is exactly that, a story about old men ZoSan. Old Zoro and old Sanji are both still as stubborn as ever and itâs endearing.
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
Something Golden (Teen, 1.6k) â Canon reimagining where Zoro met Sanji at the Baratie pre-series.
Meet me under the orange tree by candelina (Gen, 3.9k)
A canon divergence AU where Zoro and Sanji met as kids, as Zeff opened up Baratie in Zoroâs hometown. Itâs an adorable and heartwarming story of little Zoro and little Sanjiâs friendship. Thereâs also a part two which is also worth reading.
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
The whole world will know (2.3k) â Old men ZoSan fic, this one involves Zoro deliberately showing himself to the Marines for god knows what. Itâs sweet, itâs beautiful, and it shows that Zoro is as reckless and idiotic as he is a loving, devoted husband.
Zoroâs Boyfriend, Who Lives In Canada by donutsandcoffee (Gen, 2.6k)
Modern AU, where Zoroâs friends try to stop him from believing that his imaginary, totally made-up boyfriend actually exists. Of course Zoroâs boyfriend doesnât actually exist, because with the way Zoro describes him heâs way too perfect to exist and how can anyone so perfect actually exist? A hilarious story of misunderstandings.Â
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
Prison Blues (Teen, 2.8k) and itâs a long way forward (Teen, 5k) â serve as both a ZoSan story and a great Sanji character study.Â
The Three of Swords by 8ball (Teen, 30k, multi-chapters & completed)
A medieval AU with knight Zoro and prince Sanji, a concept that starts to really grow on me after I begin to read this fic. In this story, Zoro is a cursed knight appointed to serve Sanji, a kind-hearted prince whom Zoro eventually pines over. Itâs a beautiful take of prince and knight AU; devoted knight Zoro is something that I didnât know I need. It also has a sequel.Â
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
The Ocean's Child series â a canon-divergence mermaid!Sanji AU
(I Want) Someone to Love Me by three_days_late (Teen, 7.9k)
Sanji is about to turn 17, so he hopes that he can get his first kiss before that. A cute high school AU that involves everyone wanting to kiss Sanji (honestly, who doesnât) but only one person gets to actually do it.Â
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
Blood Red (Teen, 400 words) â this might be a little biased because this fic is inspired by my comic, but itâs also a perfectly good reason why I must add it here; this fic is able to capture the spirit of the comic perfectly. If you want to read a short exposition of Zoro showing his darker, yet protective side, then this fic is worth the read. Warning for blood & hints of violence.
The Christmas Swap (Teen, 37k, multi-chapters & completed) â a modern AU in which Sanji and Reiju switch partners during Christmas so they can attend their family gathering without having to come out as queer. Itâs a wonderful story about family, relationships, and the struggles of maintaining those things as a queer person.
The Only Way Out (Is Through) (Teen, 4.8k) â a beautiful Prince Sanji and Knight Zoro story, where circumstances forced them to separate & unable to be together. It also has a side Nami/Vivi.
I Have Loved You for 1000 Years (I'll Love You for 1000 More) (Teen, 8.9k) â Another Prince Sanji & Knight Zoro AU involving time travel & the sacrifices you go through for the ones you love.
Curly Angel by APTX & translated to English by NMTD (Teen, 9.4k, two chapters & completed)
In this alternative canon universe, everyone has a guardian angel, and Zoroâs just happened to be Sanji. Hilarity ensues.
Let me be your Inspiration by TheWanderers (Teen, 19.8k)
College AU where Sanji is an artist/painter - another fic that explores Sanji as someone with an artistic streak, but also so much more. Itâs a beautiful story that starts out with Zoro having to model for Sanjiâs painting but ends up falling in love with him. I love the way the author adapts the charactersâ canon backstory into this universe.
Retrogade by Hazel_Athena (Teen, 21.9k, two-chapters & completed)
Sanji got badly injured after a fight, and ends up losing a big chunk of memories - it doesnât bother him too much until he notices how weird Zoro starts to act around him. A really good temporary amnesia fic with some really delicious pining!Zoro material.
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
Medieval ZoSan series â a medieval arranged marriage AU.
Renegade Queen (Teen, 76k, multi-chapters & completed) â a canon divergent AU where Sora lives and takes all her children with her - it's more of a Vinsmoke family story with ZoSan on the side.
Nothing Happened (Gen, 16k, multi-chapters & completed)
An angsty survival story where the Strawhats get stranded in a middle of the seas with no means to escape and rapidly declining food stock. This fic does a really good job at keeping you in suspense, and the way it handles Zoro and Sanji's relationship destroyed me emotionally.
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
Each A Love Song (Gen, 8.6k) â Sanji is frustrated because Zoroâs surprisingly popular with women when he doesnât even like them back. A story of a confused Sanji trying to find love and being the Worldâs Most Oblivious Man.
Three Blades (Gen, 5k) â a Western AU where Sanji is a saloon owner and Zoro is a bounty hunter.
The Melody of Missing You by BleuReivers (Teen, 11k)
Zoro is forced to confront his feelings in the aftermath of Sanji's departure during the Whole Cake Island arc. I love the way this story examines Zoro's softer, more vulnerable side in a painfully beautiful way, and the whole fic has this hazy, dream-like vibe that really fits with the plot.
Sick Day by Styx_in_the_mud (Teen, 1.3k)
Zoro gets sick, and Sanji takes care of him. A short sick!fic with a simple premise but very cute nonetheless.
âMATURE/EXPLICIT FICS
Deep by CharlieNozaki (Mature, 171k, multi-chapters & completed)
This is There Are Many Benefits to Being A Marine Biologist: The Fic. Okay jokes aside, this is a modern fantasy AU fic where merpeople exist and it mainly tells about marine biologist Sanji and merman Zoro. It has an interesting premise and deals with some heavy subjects in later chapters, hence the Mature tag. It has a sequel, though it's currently ongoing.
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
The Game â a Modern AU with slight fantasy-ish element, where Zoro and Sanji are young orphans who find a mysterious game that might be able to change their lives.
Delphinium by toastie_bread (Mature, 39k, multi-chapters & completed)
Set in modern AU, stylist Sanji meets with police detective Zoro after his beauty salon got robbed; a cute rom-com story. There's also a side LawLu.
Steady, As She Goes by auspizien (Explicit, 155k, multi-chapters & completed)
Iâve always loved auspizienâs fics and this is the one fic that made me fall in love with their writing. This is a modern AU story where Zoro is an ex-agent with PTSD who meets and befriends Sanji, a paramedic. Itâs a multi-chapter fic filled with humor, angst, pining, action, and good olâ slow-burn.Â
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
The Android Acquaintance (Explicit, 10k) â dystopian cyberpunk AU with android Sanji and bounty hunter Zoro. This fic partly inspires me to make the Blade Runner 2049 ZoSan art!
The Tribulations of Temptation by SweetyGreeny (Explicit, 18.5k)
Zoro accidentally sees Ace and Sanji doing⌠the do, and then spends days after that feeling shocked, confused, angry, and disappointed.  A delicious story of pining and jealous Zoro. Thereâs a slight AceSan in the beginning but the endgame is still ZoSan. Â
OTHER FICS FROM THIS AUTHOR:
A Sirenâs Sinking Song (Teen, 12k) â a canon-divergent AU where Sanji is a siren who one day meets a peculiar swordsman from a wandering ship; this story is beautiful and I love the idea of siren!Sanji, but please note the major character death TW.Â
The Burden of Blondes (Explicit, 11k) â Sanji finds out that Zoro has a thing for blondes, and for some reason he feels uneasy. A fun story with some good smut, and inspired me to make an art loosely based on it.
Thy Fearful Symmetry by Harubo (Explicit, 14.3k)
A modern AU where Sanji is a tourist visiting a tiger reserve during a family vacation and Zoro is a detective investigating a poaching ring. All of Haruboâs fics are godsend but I particularly love this one because the setting reads like a perfect rom-com drama movie about a stressed, overworked chef meeting a handsome detective. Thereâs also a nice tidbit where the Vinsmoke siblings are trying to get along with each other.
Done Dirt Cheap by Balderdashfromafool (Explicit, 99.7k, multi-chapters & completed)
A Western ZoSan AU, where Zoro is an outlaw and Sanji is a small town chef. This one is fun and lovely, and as someone who doesnât read a lot of Western-themed stories, I love the way the author describes the Western setting in this fic.Â
The Fox's Heart by Shadowcatxx (Explicit, 32k, multi-chapters & completed)
Historical/mythological AU where fox spirit Sanji falls in love with human samurai Zoro. A pretty heavy story about forbidden romance but ends with a happy ending. The fic deals with some period-typical issues like homophobia, misogyny, sexism, and transphobia, as well as some depictions of violence and (slight) animal abuse, so please be aware of that.
Mine by burnwaywardbird (Explicit, 4k)
A pure PWP fic of Zoro âpunishingâ Sanji for flirting with strangers. Super kinky and involves slight dom/sub undertones. Also, while this is mostly pure PWP, this fic is technically part of a series and while can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend to read the other parts as well (especially the ones preceding this fic).
pretty sanji series (Pretty & Surprise) by kickingsanji (12.6k in total)
A series of fics exploring Sanji's femininity and Zoro discovering that he has a thing for Sanji being pretty & wearing pretty things. As a Pretty Sanji truther, I love these fics to bits, not only because it handles Sanji dealing with his insecurities when it comes to his gender expression in a gentle, respectful way, but also because the smut is very good.
All Will be Well by thecrownofclowns (Explicit, 17k)
An incredibly sad but sweet zombie apocalypse AU about Sanji trying to survive the zombie outbreak all by himself, before eventually meeting Zoro. One of my favorite hurt/comfort fics.
âOMEGAVERSE (ALPHA/BETA/OMEGA) FICS
Onigiri by himaaneko (Teen, 2.3k)
Very cute domestic family fic of Zoro, Sanji, and their son. For those who prefers a softer omegaverse with family/love-children fluff on the side, this fic is for you.
Bite Me by Shadowcatxxx (Mature, 15k, two-chapters & completed)
Sanji got attacked while he was alone on the ship, causing him to go into heat. Zoro tries to help, but not without consequences. An exposition on how Zoro and Sanji handle their dynamics, and their feelings towards each other. Please mind the tags with this one.
fever by adietxt (Explicit, 6.4k, multi-chapters & completed)
I'm pretty sure that this is the first omegaverse ZoSan story that I have ever read, and one of the best ones I've ever read for a good reason. It involves Sanji, who suddenly got into his heat, and Zoro, the first one to discover Sanji in heat and learns for the first time he's an omega. I won't spoil anything, but I can say that the ending is great, the porn is delicious, and Zoro being possessive is exquisite.
Steps of Calidity by auspizien (Explicit, 42k, multi-chapters & completed)
I'm gonna preface this by saying that the smut here is ungodly good and very, very hot - and to be perfectly honest, one of the main reasons why I like this fic so much. But the plot is just as good and has an interesting take of how omegaverse dynamics might work in a modern world. Don't forget to mind the tags as well.
Sweet by ElAlmaDelMar (Explicit, 1.8k)
Sanji starts lactating during his pregnancy; Zoro finds it very hot. This one is just straight up kinky. It's a sequel to another story but can be read as a standalone.
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BSD Chapter 108
In the narrow room - Part 4
Finally a longer chapter, and it was such a roller coaster!!! Now I don't know what is true anymore and I can't wait to see what will happen next.
Please note that neither my English nor Japanese is perfect. Please let me know if you find any mistake!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Sigma shows the piece of paper he picked up earler (that has the word "Help!" written in Russian) to Fyodor and asks him if he is the one who wrote it. Upon seeing the piece of paper, Fyodor has a breakdown. He starts screaming and keeps saying "Help me! Help me" in Russian. When he finally calms down, his experession changes and he looks like another person. He asks Sigma what year it is.
Atsushi is fighting Akutagawa. He keeps calling to Akutagawa, saying that he knows Akutagawa is still there. Because he didn't kill Aya, and Atsushi knows that it is because of their promise. He tells Akutagawa that the 6-month limit has not been over yet so it is not yet time for them to fight each other. Akutagawa doesn't seem to listen and keep fighting him, forcing Atsushi to launch a counter attack. But when he is about to his Akutagawa's face, he stops himself because he thinks he is gonna kill Aku with the tiger strength if he is not protected by Rashomon. Akutagawa takes the chance and catches Atsushi by his arm and leg by rashomon.
Atsushi shouts to Akutagawa to wake up, reminding him that he wants to become stronger. He says that the real strength is not when you compare it with each other, but it is the strength to face with your own self, and that is the "real strength" that Dazai is looking for. Upon hearing that, Akutagawa has some reaction, and Atsushi thought it has worked. However, Akutagawa goes a head and rips Atsushi's arm and leg off. (Bram is seen watching that while saying 'He is not that naive')
Back to Sigma and Fyodor, the "new" Fyodor tells Sigma that the Fyodor that Sigma knows is the bad guy, and that he can not stop "him". But he can see hope in Sigma so he takes out a knife and asks Sigma to take it. He says it is the "Sword Kladenets", and it may look like a normal dagger, but it is similar to the holy swords and is the only thing that can kill "the one that is his ability". He holds it out to Sigma while saying sorry because the bad Fyodor is the one born out of his weakenesses, and that he has let his own abiliity take over him.
Sigma lowers the knife bun and reaches out to take the dagger, but when he gets closer, Fyodor turns back and stab him with the same knife, saying 'Just kidding'. Fyodor then tells Sigma that it is just an act to get Sigma to lower the knife. And that multi personality act is so cliche, but it can make people lower their guard, and that the dagger is no more than a normal life he took from the guard.
Fyodor asks Sigma if it is painful. Because if he becomes an agency member, that pain will keep coming to him as the agency is Fyodor's enemy. He then asks Sigma if he still wants to become a member of ADA despite all of that. Sigma tries to get his gun back but his move is all read by Fyodor. Fyodor then tells Sigma that now that he knows how determined Sigma is, he will let Sigma touch him and read whatever he wants to read, if Sigma has that courage to do so.
Fukuchi is on the call with the Secretary in the government, who has no option now but to tell him how to unlock One Order. The Secretary questions Fukuchi about his action, and tells Fukuchi that he will have to throw away all the Fukuchi fan merchs he has at home now (TN: Sorry it is so funny I have to include it xDD). Fukuchi tells him to just do that and finally opens One Order.
Aya and Bram sees a bright light from the tower when One Order is unlocked and Bram says there is just secondds until the world burns.
That's all for this month's chapter! The next one will be released on August 4 (Japan time).
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed the chapter just like I do.
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⌠MARLEY AND ME âăELLIE WILLIAMSăâ CHAPTER ONE
pairing: modern!ellie williams x single mom!readerÂ
summary:Â youâre a single mom just doing the best that she can to make ends meet. ellie canât help but think that you're the kindest, most beautiful girl that sheâs ever met. compared to taking care a little girl that's in her terrible twos, coming to terms with the fact that youâre a lesbian is a walk in the park. awkward first encounters, ellieâs broken gay-dar, and her overwhelming urge to take care of the care-giver. . . the road to domesticity is a long one, but itâs well worth the pining that it takes to get there.Â
warnings: hella SMUT! in future chapters, eventual substance use, no use of y/n (you have nicknames/petnames), the reader is marleyâs biological mother, talk of coming to terms with ones sexuality, mention of a shitty baby daddy ( though there is no co-parenting between them), ellie is a total girl mom, lots and lots of fluff, ellie is an anxious dork in this fic, reader is broke but happy, ellie takes pride in being a provider, this is going to be a multi-part fic, ellie is an absolute simp for the reader since chapter one and will remain her #1 fan.Â
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Ellie counts the tiny bite sized pieces that you cut the pancakes into. Youâre meticulous about it, taking your time despite the impatient look on the little girlâs face. She also notices the fact that all the woman has ordered for herself is a cup of coffee. No cream, just sugar and caffeine.
The auburn haired girl, from across the restaurant, is trying not to be too obvious about her staring. Sheâs trying to find any wrinkles on your face that might clue her in about your age, but she finds none. Ellie decides that you couldnât be too much older than she is, and if you are, it was only by a few years.
She walks back up to your table, noting that you still havenât called her back over to order any food for yourself. Every once in a while sheâll watch as you bring your fingers up to your plush lips to lick off syrup. She watches your mouth intently as you speak, noticing the endearing way your lips pull up at the corners. You smile when you talk, no matter what Ellie says to you. The waitress decides that she likes that. She likes that a lot.
âAre you sure you donât want anything? The food here is really great, I promise.â Ellie offers, already reaching down into her black apron so that she can scribble something down.
Your smile falters, the slight switch of emotion not going unnoticed. The baby across the seat tries to say something, but the young waitress canât make any sense of it. It just sounds like babble to her. You, however, understand what the little girl is saying right away. You must be able to speak the ancient language of âtoddlerâ.
âThose arenât flowers, baby. Theyâre ferns. Can you say âfernâ?â Your tone shifts ever so slightly, your eyes dazzling with pride.
Itâs the way that you look at the little girl sitting in the highchair that makes Ellie weak in the knees. Sheâs never been the biggest fan of kids, but the tiny butterfly clips that were fastened in her hair and her great, big eyes nearly has Ellie falling to her knees. In fact- she does. She crouches down and holds out her right arm, assuming that the baby was trying to point out something about her tattoo.
Warm, sticky little hands reach out and brush against her skin. Ellieâs lips are twitching up into a wide smile before she can school her features back into neutrality. Youâre too busy admiring Ellie now that sheâs practically in your lap to notice your daughter getting all grabby. You try to tell yourself that you feel for the woman since sheâs showing your daughter affection, but her green eyes and freckled nose has your heart pounding harder than you deem as healthy.
Your daughter tries to sound out the word, and as quickly as your gaze had been snagged by the gorgeous girl in front of you, it was on your daughter just as fast. Your eyes widen, chest swelling with pride.
âThatâs it, Marley! Say it again, baby.â
Ellie looks up at you from where sheâs crouching, and suddenly her fitted black shirt feels a little too tight. She feels as though she might just burst right out of it, her chest expanding to make room for her swelling heart. This entire time she had thought that the little girl had to be your baby sister, what with your young looking face and the wrinkled band t-shirt you were sporting, but now she understood that the girl was your daughter.
Quickly the woman searched your finger for a ring, not wanting to be drooling over a married woman, but didnât see one. Whatever guilt had just struck was gone in the blink of an eye, like a flash of lightning. Ellie was often teased by her friends and co-workers about her bad luck with women. Any girl that sheâd ever had a crush on in the past was either straight, disinterested, or already seeing someone.
Sheâd be lying if she said that she had ever been in a proper relationship. Most of it was just short lived pining, immediately followed by devastating disappointment.
Ellie canât help but wonder how it might feel to be on the receiving end of those beautiful, pride filled eyes of yours. They were beaming with admiration, so much so that Ellie could feel the warmth of it from where she stood. You were like the sun, and the pull towards you was gravitational.
The restaurant was dead, aside from you and a few regulars that she saw on a weekly basis. She didnât feel as guilty as she should have for neglecting the other customers.
âHow old is she?â You watched as the woman stood up, stretching her athletically built body from side to side, her muscles tired from a long day spent on her feet. She noted the way you watched her, filing it away somewhere in her brain so that she could go home and properly go through the âgay checklistâ before she made a fool of herself by hitting on you.
âTwo,â You replied with a smile. You completely melted as far as your daughter was concerned. âItâs almost like I blinked and all of a sudden she was up walking and talking. Right now weâre learning our colors and shapes.â You shrugged, picking the fork back up so that you could feed her another piece of pancake.
The little girl, that Ellie now knows is named Marley, eagerly opened her mouth.
Your daughter was the kind of little girl that could easily be plastered all over magazines. She looked like a doll. Really, if you were standing far enough away, you could mistake her for one. Babies were usually drooly faces and loud screams, but not Marley. No, she was a perfectly mannered and happy baby. With big doe eyes that matched yours and a wide, tiny toothed smile.
âWell you and your boyfriend must be proud. Sheâs gorgeous.â She knew it was normal, polite even, for people to gush over babies. She wasnât lying for the sake of being nice though. Marley really was perfect.
Ellie instantly shut her mouth, so hard that her teeth audibly clacked together when she noticed the way that you winced.
She felt like shit about it, but a small stab of hope pierced clean through her heart. She was in college, and pining after a woman with a kid probably wasnât something that she should busy herself with, but she couldnât pull herself away from you. A simple âready for the billâ would have sufficed as far as conversations went, but she wanted to know about you.
Because really, you were hands down the most beautiful girl that Ellie had ever seen. Your perfection didnât stop there though. You were nice, and not just in a conversational sense. You were radiant in the way that you spoke to others. The second that you had sat down, youâd cracked a joke with the elderly man two tables down. You probably felt bad about him sitting all by himself. Sheâd seen you smile at every single one of her coworkers that had walked past you. You even seemed upset to bother her and ask Ellie if she could put your daughterâs juice in a cup with a lid. And here you were, talking to the waitress like you had known her for years.
No one, not even Joel, could fault Ellie for being dangerously attracted to you. Maybe it was the fact that you had such a nurturing aura about you, but Ellie couldnât help but wonder how it would feel to take care of you. She could tell by the light bags under your eyes, which you had skillfully tried to cover up with makeup, that you were a hard worker. Here you were, at a restaurant with a wide selection to choose from, only ordering food for your daughter. You were what Joel would call âa keeperâ.
The inevitable moment of parting was coming though. Marley had devoured most of her flapjack, save for a few small bites that you were currently feeding her. That and your coffee mug was nearly empty. Ellie silently cursed herself for not filling it back up a few minutes ago. Maybe, if she had, you would have felt obligated to stay for a second longer. She reached into her pocket, placing the bill onto the table and taking a small step back.
âHereâs this, for whenever youâre ready. No rush.â Ellie held her hands up, taking another step back.
Much to her embarrassment, her hip banged against the side of the table that had been directly behind her. The wooden chair that had been underneath it scrapped loudly against the checkerboard tile, causing a few heads to turn and look at her. And of course, knowing her luck, you had seen and heard it all.
âSmooth, Ellie.â She thought wryly to herself, the taste in her mouth going sour.
She could feel heat reaching all the way up to her ears, and right when she was about to turn on her converse-clad heel and hide somewhere in the storage room, you pointed past her.
âI think that table needs a beating. How rude of it to trip you up like that.â You said, your brows playfully knit together in faux anger.
She audibly let out a breath of relief, unable to keep her face from sporting a smile. âOh, Iâm definitely taking it outside the second you leave. Wouldnât want to beat it senseless in front of a child.â
Ellie thought that she had died and gone to heaven when you laughed at her miserable joke. Your eyes squinted at the corners, head thrown back slightly as your shoulders shook. Everything about you was hideously adorable. It should be illegal, actually.
âHow courteous of you.â You teased, propping an elbow on the table so that you could rest your cheek against your hand. The look in your eyes screamed âplay with me moreâ, and it took everything inside of Ellie not to back up into the table a second time.
Were you flirting with her? No. . . no way. You had a baby, which meant that a man had been involved at some point. Sure, lesbian couples had children all the time, but in most cases it was a long and arduous process. That and it was usually horrifically expensive. She couldnât see you coughing up tens of thousands of dollars to conceive a child. Not when you were practically a child yourself.
âWell, you arenât the first person to call me that.â Ellie decided to keep the teasing light hearted.
Ellie wasnât exactly. . . subtle about the fact that she was gay. If the forearm tattoo of ferns and a moth wasnât enough to clue people in, then her way of dress, posture, and demeanor surely tipped them in the right direction. You couldnât think that you were play-flirting with a straight girl, that was for sure.
âCourteous? You? Who the hell told you that?â Her friend teased as he breezed past the both of you, a drink in either hand for the table in the far back.
Ellie clenched her teeth, turning her head so that she could give him a look. Jesse loved to publicly embarrass her it would seem. Not that she exactly needed someone to do that for her, not when she did it on the regular herself.
âJoel.â She snapped back, listing off the first person that came to mind. She instantly regretted it though, because Jesse only snickered as his reply. Did he really have to poke fun at her while she was talking to a girl? Knowing him and his antics he was probably doing it on purpose.Â
Ellie was left to fiddle her fingers, hoping that she could somehow recover for a second time within the span of a minute. God, she was totally blowing. . . whatever was happening between the two of you.
âIs Joel your boyfriend. . . ?â You asked, raising an eyebrow.
You didnât look all that disappointed when you asked. It just seemed like you were trying to keep the conversation going for a little longer. Still, Ellieâs freckled nose wrinkled in disgust.
âEw.â She said simply, her mouth moving before she had the time to really think about how to properly answer. She wasnât exactly a people person, and she quickly paled as she realized that she might have come off as rude. She fumbled, holding both of her hands up, a stuttering mess as she wracked her brain for the right words to say.
Once again though, she didnât seem to need saving. You were laughing at her instantaneous reaction, finding humor in her awkwardness.
You found her endearing. Genuine people were few and far in between, and Ellie seemed to be one in a million. You could tell that she was the type of person that didnât sugar coat things; she called emâ as she saw emâ.
âOkay, okay,â You said through giggles, shaking your head. âSo he isnât your boyfriend.â
âNot at all. Joel is. . . well- heâs Joel. I was in foster care for a while, but he adopted me when I was fourteen.â This conversation was always a mood killer. Once the âOâ bomb was dropped, people often treated her differently. They danced around like they were standing on eggshells and looked at her like she was something to be pitied. Yeah, she had been an orphan, but she hadnât had the opportunity to meet either of her parents. There was no one to miss. She had Joel, and she felt like that was all she ever really needed.
It was just her and Joel. That was her normal, and it was more than enough for her. Though. . . sheâd probably die if she admitted that out loud to him. His brain would probably explode if she got all sappy around him, anyway.
âWell he sounds great then. Fourteen is a tough age- I bet you were super angsty.â
Ellie should have known that youâd be different. There was no âIâm sorryâsâ or the awkward âdead parentâ conversation.
âOh, I was the worst.â Ellie agreed, a smile lighting up her features when she made you laugh for a third time. God, she must be on a roll.
âWell, hereâs this,â You placed a twenty dollar bill on top of the ten dollar check. âYou can keep the rest. Iâve been chatting your head off. I feel kinda bad.â You admitted, grabbing your purse and the small backpack that seemed to be packed to the brim with a childâs necessities.
Ellie could feel her palms beginning to sweat, so she nervously wiped them on the thighs of her black, well worn jeans. Should she ask for your number? Or would you see that as her shamelessly hitting on you and act weird?
Being gay, especially in a place like Jackson, was tough. Every female that she tried to make friends with got weird after she asked for their contact information, and men often saw her as some sort of accessory. As if hanging around her would make them look more non judgemental. That and the fact that males automatically assumed that she held all of the unshared, age-old mysteries of girlhood, and that she would divulge all of them.
âHey-â Before she could even ask though, you had already opened your mouth.
âDo you mind if I asked for your phone number? Or if you feel more comfortable, I can get your instagra-â
âPhone number is great.â She breathed quickly, pulling out a piece of paper and a pen from her apron so that she could hand them over to you.
She would have just given you her number, but she was scared that she might never hear from you again. This way, she could be the person that built up the courage to call first. And she would. . . after a glass of whiskey. . . or a few hits from her bong.
You smiled warmly up at her, scribbling down your number as well as your name before folding it up into a square so that she could shove it into her back pocket.
âHave a good day. Donât forget to text me, alright?â You shot her one last smile before picking your daughter up out of her highchair and placing her down on the ground. The little girlâs tiny shoes slapped against the floor as she walked quickly beside you, your hand already reaching down to grab a tight hold of her small palm.
You were almost out the door, the bell chiming as it swung open, when Ellie shuffled awkwardly.
âDrive safe!â She called out while she knew that you could still hear her.
You shot her one more megawatt smile before disappearing from view. Â
âDrive safe.â Jesse imitated her voice from behind her, his arms crossed over his chest as he smirked down at the petite female.
âDo me a favor? Shut the fuck up.â Ellie gave his arm a light punch before walking back into the kitchen, praying that none of the cooks would give her a hard time about her very obviously flushed face.
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Kinktober Special Part 1
The Crew's Whore (Part 1)
It's KINKTOBER BABY!!! I'm celebrating early and it's getting weird. Making a multi part series about being the Straw Hat's plaything. If anyone has any suggestions about other chapters, I'm happy to hear them! I'm open to almost anything! Sanji is first, because like? Of course he is.
Summary: You are the former owner of the Grand Lineâs most popular brothel. Your fighting abilities got the attention of the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. He had asked you to join their crew but what would you bring to the team? Your battle skills were hardly comparable to many of the other Straw Hats⌠but you actually had a great talent. Your years working as a high-end escort had prepared you to become the private plaything for this pirate crew. You joined the Straw Hats as their personal sex toy.Â
Pairing: SUB Sanji x DOM afab!reader
WC: 3600 lmao
TW: sub and dom situation, she tops him, groping, masturbation, pet names, submissive behavior, kissing, voyeurism, BONDAGE, rope play, BDSM, cropping, riding crop usage, smacking, edging, teasing, submissive sanji :(, vaginal sex, fingering, begging.
Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Chapter 1: The Cook
You had been sailing with the Straw Hat crew for just a week now after agreeing to join their band of pirates. You made an agreement to join them not only to aide in their battles but also to provide your⌠services. You always had an insatiable sexual appetite, hence becoming such a professional in your line of work. After a week with not a single suitor, you had felt yourself become needy and frustrated. It had been 7 days and not a single member of your newly found crew had come to seek you out for some relief. Not even SanjiâŚÂ
You were so sure he was going to be rapping at your door the first night you spent aboard the Sunny. When you agreed to join the crew and allow your body to be used by any of them at any time, Sanjiâs nose sprung a leak so strong that he had to be carried back to his room partially conscious.Â
So when a week had passed and he hadnât made you a proposal, you were concerned. He had barely even fawned over Robin or Nami either, actually⌠He seemed off. You started to watch him closer throughout the day. He was constantly running back and forth between dishes, preparing meals, setting tables, and taking inventory of the pantry, he just looked so spread thin, not like the charismatic love drunk cook you had gotten to know. You realized that had he not been so busy, of course he would have made a pass at you, he just needed to relax and frankly, so did you.Â
The hour grew late and you knew while most of your shipmates would be in bed, Sanji would be in the galley finishing up the dishes from dinner. You finish the glass of white wine you were enjoying on the deck and walk into the kitchen.Â
âY/n my darling,â Sanji sighed out tiredly as he saw it was you who entered the galley. âDo you need more wine? I can open another bottle if you just give me a moment I have-â He looked for a towel to wipe his hands dry of the dish water.Â
âSanji thanks but no, itâs fine. Keep doing what youâre doing. Iâm a big girl, I can get it myself. I donât want to make more work for you.â
âIf itâs for you, my love, itâs never work.âÂ
You chuckled and winked at him as you headed towards the wine pantry. You perused the shelves for a bit before grabbing a bottle off the rack and walked back out to the kitchen where Sanji had returned to washing dishes. You noticed his broad shoulders tensing under his dress shirt as he continued to clean. He really was pretty. You walked towards him.
âYou still keep that wine key in your pants pocket, Sanji?â You ask him, a sultry low tone in your voice.Â
âOh, um, yeah, Iâll grab it hold on-â Sanji stutters out as he removes his hands from the sink.
âNo need.â You came up behind him and snaked your hand into the front pocket of his dress slacks. In doing this you pressed your breasts against his back. You fished around in his pocket as you brought your other hand to grab his hip. You felt the wine key immediately but you moved your hand past it, feeling around pretending to still look for it. You moved you hand over inside his pocket and softly placed it over his cock and you felt it twitch in his briefs through the thin fabric of the pocket.Â
âY/n!â Sanji was turning bright red and a single drop of blood spilled from his nose.Â
âIs that a bottle opener in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?â You smiled wickedly up at him peeking around his shoulder. You softly squeezed his hardening dick.
Sanji had gone into shock, your hand was feeling him up through his pants and he could barely think anymore.Â
You continued, âSanji you do so much for us. You work so hard every day to keep us fed and safe. You make so many hard choices and spend all day taking care of everyone except for yourself. Donât you think you deserve a break? A break from everything? A time for you just to let your mind go completely blank?âÂ
You purred into his ear as you continued to very slightly stroke him and squeeze him through his pants pocket. Sanji was breathing heavily and couldnât get out any words, his mind short circuiting.Â
âYou don't have to answer right this second, but if youâll let me help you, come to my room in an hour.â You pulled your hand back out of his pocket and brought the wine key with you on your way out. You give him a seductive eyebrow raise before you left the kitchen and brought your wine bottle with the newly acquired opener down to your room.Â
You stripped your clothes off upon entering your room and started opening up the wine bottle. You took a swig straight from the perfectly chilled bottle and giggled to yourself. This would be fun. You knew he would show up, there wasnât a doubt in your mind he could resist you after the little show you put on in the kitchen. You head over to your walk in closet and grabbed a black silk robe with lace dripped off the sleeves and slipped it on. You walked even further into your closet into your favorite section. All of your favorite toys and naughty items were hung neatly on the walls and packed into shelves. You smiled, finally getting back to your old self again. You wanted to give Sanji the night of his life, especially after how well he takes care of you and the rest of the crew.Â
You ghost your hands over various bondage items before grabbed old reliable, some simple red rope. You decided to get your softest crop, knowing that Sanji probably wasnât used to this type of sexual encounter. You didnât want to really hurt him⌠not tonight at least.Â
You laid both items out on your bed and you sat down against the cushions and settled in with your bottle of wine. You couldnât help but feel warm all over, electric with the excitement of taking a new lover. You unconsciously rubbed your thighs together, your cunt starting to get wet.Â
*knock knock*Â
âCome in.â You shout as you get off the bed and walk towards the door. Sanji opens it and shyly steps inside.Â
âY/n⌠I.. donât know what to say⌠I just⌠I guess⌠I need it.â Sanji stumbled horribly over his words, eyes glued to where your robe dipped low into your cleavage.Â
âNeed what, Sanji?â You needed to hear him say it.Â
âI need your help, Y/n. I had all these grand plans to impress you and make our first time together perfect and romantic but I just⌠Iâve been so exhausted⌠Iâm so burnt outâŚâ He sighed out, clearly so stressed.Â
âI know you are⌠Thatâs why Iâm going to help you relax. You donât have to think about a thing⌠Or lift a single finger⌠Do you trust me, Sanji?â You approach him and start wrap your arms around his neck, bringing your face close to nuzzle his nose with yours. âLet me relieve your stress tonight.âÂ
He answers you with a passionate kiss grabbing the sides of your face with both hands. He continues to kiss you with fervor as he pushes you back towards the bed. He pulls away, thereâs so much lust in his eyes, but you can tell heâs exhausted.Â
âYes, I want that. Please." He pleaded for you.Â
You smiled at him. This was going to be fun.Â
âOk. Strip, then. Completely naked on the bed. Spread eagle. Quickly.â Your voice turned commanding as soon as you heard his consent. He stared at you for a moment dumbfounded before he started loosening his tie and stripping off his clothes. Once his dress socks were off he practically jumped onto your bed. His cock was already standing at attention from your teasing earlier in the galley.Â
*prettyâŚ* you thought.Â
You grabbed your rope from the corner of the bed and started tying each of his limbs to your bedframe. It wasnât tight, or stretching him at all, he had plenty of slack rope for movement, but he certainly wasnât going anywhere.Â
âNow sweet boy⌠Youâre going to do everything I say⌠no matter what⌠Understand? And if you need a break, you say âstrawberryâ. Got it?â You ask him as you tighten each knot. Sanji nods excitedly.Â
âNo no,â You smack his naked thigh with 2 fingers. He winced. âYou tell me out loud.â
âYes, y/n. I understand. I will do anything you say.âÂ
âHm⌠Good.â You smirk to yourself as you bring an armchair to sit directly in front of the bed in Sanjiâs line of sight. His chest was heaving, he was feeling so many things. Excitement. Nervousness. Everything. His cock was already stating to leak and you had done nothing more than tie him to the bed. You met his gaze. You slipped your robe to the floor revealing your full naked body to him without breaking eye contact. He falters and drops his eyes to your gorgeous, bare body. His mouth drops open.Â
You grab his suit jacket off the floor and reach into the inner pocket grabbing his smokes and his lighter before dropping the jacket back down. You saunter slowly over to the chair and sit down, crossing your legs and leaning back. You slide a cigarette out of the pack and light it.Â
âOhhhh Black-legâŚâ Your blow out with a puff of smoke. âLook at you now⌠So sweet and willing⌠Can you imagine if people saw you like this?â You smiled as you took another drag. âEven that swordsman?â
âHave you had him?â Sanji was burst out of his lust filled haze at the mention of his rival.Â
You laughed âOh sweetheart no. Heâs so clueless, I donât even think he knows what Iâm here for. I havenât had anyone on the crew yet. Youâre going to be my first.â
You blow out a cloud of smoke as you lean back further and spread your legs for him. Sanji could see the glistening slick on the lips of your perfect cunt. You take a last drag of the cigarette and snuffed it out in the ashtray on your side table. You continue,
âAnd they say you always remember your firstâŚâ
Sanji audibly whimpers at your words. His cock was leaking precum down his veiny shaft. He tugged lightly at his restraints, thinking maybe he could get free and grab you. He couldnât. You were a professional, after all.Â
You grab your breasts and begin to toy with your nipples, breathing out an airy sigh. After kneading and playing with your tits for awhile, you snake your left hand down your body. You use your pointer and middle finger to spread your pussy wide open for Sanji to see your swollen clit and leaking hole.Â
Sanji lurches his body forward instinctively, desperately trying to get closer to your dripping cunt that was putting on a show for him. He groans loudly.Â
âPlease, Y/n⌠Let me touch you please⌠I can make you feel good I promise!âÂ
You tut at him while bringing your right hand down to your pussy and using 3 fingers to slowly rub your clit, âno no sweet boy, you do so much already. You need to rest.â Your smile was evil.
Soft little sighs leave your mouth as you pleasure yourself. Sanjiâs chest was heaving dramatically as he watched you, no more words leaving his mouth, only heavy breaths. You bring down your fingers and push them inside of yourself, moaning and throwing your head back in the process. You immediately pushed them up towards your spot and rubbed it forcefully. Your pussy was so slick that the heel of your palm slipped effortlessly across your clit as you pumped your fingers inside of yourself. The pressure in your lower belly starting building as you moaned louder.Â
You pick your head up and look at the gorgeous blonde submissive in front of you. God, you missed this. Fully bringing a man to his sexual limits. He looked so sad but so turned on, beads of sweat running down his forehead. You continued fucking yourself to orgasm as his eyes were locked onto your stuffed cunt.Â
âDo you wanna watch me cum, sweet boy? Would that make you happy?â You breathed out at him as you brought yourself right to the edge of climax.Â
âGOD FUCK yes, please God yes y/n please I want to see it so badly! Youâre so beautiful!â Sanji was so desperate he was shouting as you. His cock twitched painfully against his belly, leaking precum onto his abs. The sight allowed you to shudder forward into a powerful orgasm.
âFuck!â You shriek out as you squirt out warm liquid over your hand. You shake and spasm as your orgasm finished wreaking havoc on your body.Â
You pull out your fingers and sit up in your chair as you regain strength. You rise up and walk towards Sanjiâs head laying on one of your pillows.
âOpen.â
He turns towards you to meet your eyes, he obliges. You shove your cum covered fingers into his open mouth. He immediately wraps his tongue around your fingers, trying desperately to taste the flavors of your delicious cunt. His eyes roll back in his head, he closes his mouth around your fingers and sucks them needing to get every last drop down his throat.Â
âOh what a good boy you are, taking your reward so well!â You praise him as he sucks your fingers. He lets out a massive groan around your hand and his body lurches forward. You turn your head to look down his body.Â
He had just cum. From sucking on your fingers. There was a massive trail of semen across his abdomen. You gasp. You reach to your left and grab the smooth riding crop laying on the bed. A disastrous smile spreads across your face.Â
âYou! little! slut!â You smack his left thigh with your crop. Sanji winces and gasps.
âLook at you! I didnât know you were such a desperate little thing!â You punctuate your teasing with more slaps to his thighs and chest as you circle the bed, like a hyena stalking its prey.Â
âJust⌠Just for you⌠my love⌠PleaseâŚâ Sanji was breathing so hard, after cumming untouched he still felt unsatisfied. The leather cracking on his thighs was providing him the perfect amount of pain for his dick to perk up again. He needed your body on him nowâŚ. Your mouth, your hands, your pussy ANYTHING, he needed more.Â
âPlease what, greedy boy? It seems youâve already gotten a reward. What else could you possibly need, hmm?â You giggled wickedly as you give him more light smacks with your crop.Â
âPlease fuck me y/n! Please fuck me! Anything you want, just please touch me!â Sanji shouts at you. He tugs violently at his restraints, needing to grab your body and ravish it like you deserve.Â
âshhhh.. relax honey.. youâve done so good.. Iâll help you now⌠just relax, okay?â You kiss his forehead before dropping your crop and hopping up to straddle him on the bed. You begin kissing his neck and sucking dark red hickeys onto it so that he could prove to his rival that he was the one to take you first. You knew heâd love that. Sanji moans out under your deep kisses on his collar bone. He jerks his hips upwards towards your core, trying to feel some wetness or pressure on his hard cock.Â
You reach down and line his leaking dick up with your entrance. It was so velvety and thick, you swipe it through your wetness a few times, gasping at the feeling of itâs mushroom tip pressing on your clit.Â
âGoooood baby boy, so good.â You coo to him as you sink down on his length. Your dominant persona faltered for only a brief moment as he stretched your hole so deliciously.Â
âFuckâŚâ You gasped out.Â
âMiss y/n please⌠I need more⌠please⌠want you to fuck me so bad, need to feel you so badâŚâ Sanji was nearly crying as he tried to lift his hips off the bed to drill into you, but wasnât able to due to his restraints.Â
âOh donât worry my sweet boy, once I get off from your big cock Iâll let you fill me up so good okay? You just have to wait until Iâm finished, you can do that for me, right baby?â
âYES yes please I want to fill you! Yes, Iâll do anything!âÂ
You smile at him and hold the side of his face in your hands. You start to grind yourself onto his fat cock, bringing yourself towards another orgasm. You pushed your thumb into his mouth, Sanji immediately wrapped his lips around it and sucked at it desperately. Continuing to ride Sanji, you leaned back so that you could rub your clit as his member rubbed back and forth against that perfect spot inside of you. Your moans became louder and louder as you used his gorgeous body for your own pleasure.
He released your thumb with a wet pop.
âMy l-love⌠itâs too much⌠youâre too tight and wet, Iâm going to-â
You stopped moving and leaned forward to wrap your hand gently around his throat. Your fingers were wet on his skin from rubbing your clit.Â
âNo. No youâre not. You havenât asked and I havenât given you permission. I am not finished. You havenât earned your reward.â
Sanji gulped loudly and nodded his head.
âO-of course love, I-I only want your pleasure.âÂ
âGood.â You smiled down at him as you resumed your actions to bring yourself to climax. It was only a few more moments before you found yourself being close to that edge again. You grinded your pelvis so deeply into his, burying his cock into you and rubbing your clit against the skin at his base.Â
âYES, fuck!â You threw your head back as your cunt came all over Sanjiâs cock. Squeezing and creaming all over his shaft, Sanji was in sensory overload.Â
âPlease miss! I need to-! Fuck! Now, please!â Sanji pleaded with you.
Your voice came out hoarse and tired, still wrecked from your powerful orgasm.
âYes sweet boy, fill me up all the way baby. Youâve been so good honey, cum inside of me.â You softly breath out to him as you try to come down. You feel a hard thrust from below and Sanji screams out,Â
âThank you, thank you, thank you, thank youâŚâ A tear spills past his lash line as he unloads his cum deep inside of you. Feeling the stress and pressure of his day leave his body, he shudders.Â
You feel the final pulses of his orgasm fade out and you move yourself gently off of his softening cock. You begin untying the rope knots around his limbs as he tries to collect himself, brain broken from cumming so hard. You finish untying him and you run your hand over the marks left by your riding crop. You hobble over to your side table and pour out a glass of water. You bring the blanket at the foot of the bed and spread it out over Sanjiâs sweaty body, tucking it in at the sides.Â
âhey.. sit up baby. Have a little water before you sleep, okay?â You coo in his ear softly as you stroke his hair. Sanji sits up on his elbows weakly and grabs the glass you offered him. He gulps down the water and hands it back to you. You place the glass on the side table and curl up by his side in bed.Â
âSo⌠How are you feeling?â You asked him, eager to provide him of any aftercare he needed.Â
âY/n I⌠It was perfectâŚâ He turns to look at you in the eyes. âIt was more perfect than I could have ever imagined. I feel so much better, like a weight is lifted off my chest. Thank you, y/n.â Sanji leaned down and placed a tender kiss on your lips.Â
âGood. I like when youâre happy. Foods better.â You smiled at him. He laughed.Â
As you fell asleep in his arms he couldnât help but to grin and think to himself,Â
âWait until fucking moss head finds out I was firstâŚâÂ
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When The World Is Free: Chapter 8 - Je N'en Connais Pas La Fin
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Pairing: Benedict Bridgerton x fem!reader, WW2 AU.
Warnings: tiny dash of spice⌠making out, hands wandering. Light angst, emotions, late-night confessions.
Word Count: 2.3k
Authorâs Note: Multi-chapter fic based on a request by the lovely @amillcitygirl. Please see the masterpost for a synopsis of this story. Please don't be mad at me about this - I could not go with the cliche of wedding night. These idiots just need one more night to get their sh*t together. Sorry, and yes, as penance, Chapter 9 will be posted very soon. Thanks to @colettebronte for beta reading. Enjoy!
Montivilliers (just outside Le Havre), September 1939Â
A nervous energy ripples through your limbs as the four others leave, traipsing across the garden to the neighbouring cottage, leaving you and your new husband alone. Still waving awkwardly from the patio as they all disappear from view. A chill passes through you, just noticing how cold the night air is, autumn drawing in and without the warmth of Benedict holding you in some way, as he has been the past few hours. You startle slightly as he interrupts your reverie by chivalrously wrapping the faux fur stole around your shoulders.
âItâs my something borrowed,â you blurt, unsure what else to say.
âEloise?â
You just nod, too nervous all of a sudden to look up at him.
âLetâs get inside,â he suggests, observing even the extra layer does not halt your shiver, gesturing to the kitchen door.
You walk awkwardly past, catching a whiff of his delicious scent that you woke up to this morning, the involuntary urge to sway into him intense.
You drift to the living room, Benedict wandering to the gramophone, putting on a mellow jazz record before taking a seat; part of you sad he chooses the armchair, not the sofa beside you.Â
âWell⌠that was a day,â he understates in his usual affable manner.
âI donât know how I can ever thank you,â you respond earnestly, looking down at the simple band on your finger by reflex. âItâs all thanks to you that I have a chance to escape while I still can.â
âYou would have done the same for me,â he demures with a quiet certainty that makes you yearn to touch him.Â
Instead, you exchange slightly awkward smiles, the mantlepiece clock ticking sounding so loud, even with the music playing.
âAnd I'm sure you will get home one day,â he assures. âYour family, I'm certain, miss you⌠and... And your fiancee,â the reluctance in his words evident.
âIâm not sure a married woman can have a fiancĂŠ anymore,â you remark; the lash of guilt every time Stanleyâs name is invoked lessening with every moment you spend alone with Benedict.
âYou can once you are a single woman again, as soon as you are safe,â he counters softly, so altruistic in his manner your throat almost itching with unspent wordsâa want to yell. No! Fight for me! I want you more than I ever will want him!!
âYou yourself said on the train that perhaps there is something better out there for me,â you respond cautiously. âThe longer this adventure runs, the more certain I am of that.â
His mien is profound as you finally raise your eyes to his, wanting so much to say more but feeling too tongue-tied and cowardly to be that selfish, to declare he is what you want.Â
He shakes himself a little and leans back into the armchair as if resetting himself and the line of conversation. Like he senses the mutual danger lurking there.
âTomorrow, when we sail⌠they will likely notice the date on our marriage certificate,â Benedict counsels gently. âThat may raise flags about the authenticity of our union.â
âWhat can we do to assuage them?â
âCome up with a plausible story. Be physically affectionate. They may ask no questions, or they may ask as many as they wish,â he warns, âespecially of you. They may ask you aboutâŚâ Benedict pauses, his face flushing a little, â⌠intimate matters. They have every right to ask if the marriage has been consummated.â
You feel yourself flashing hot as he says it. âI should lie?â you whisper.
âYou should say whatever you think will make them believe we are a real couple,â he obfuscates.
âIâm a terrible liarâŚâ you confess, blushing when you realise your words could be interpreted as an invitation to be intimate. And on this, your wedding night.Â
His gaze is heavy. âYou can do it y/n. Your freedom and safety may depend on your ability to convince them you love me... And I you.â
I think I might, your mind screams.
âI know⌠I⌠think I can do it,â you falter, replaying every kiss you have shared. âWe seem to have done a great job convincing Jerome and MarieâŚâ
âThey are not looking to see artifice,â he counters. âBritish soldiers will be.â
âSh⌠should we practice?â Itâs out of your mouth before you can stop it, champagne again taking your tongue, a deep flush spreading over your skin as you realise it.
âY⌠yes, I think maybe we should,â he agrees very quickly.Â
He stands somewhat awkward, peeling off his jacket and rolling up his shirt sleeves, leaving his waistcoat. You find yourself again mesmerised by him, as you were that night in Paris, wanting to run your hands over the flex in his arm muscles. In fact, you are so distracted you donât even realise he is proffering you a hand out of the chair. You spring up to your feet without his help, the idea of touching him right now entirely too distracting, which seems to amuse him briefly before his expression turns sincere.
âWe have kissed, but not as lovers, as married people would. We... we may need to do so, casually, of course, within sight of those allowing boarding,â he opines, even as your heart speeds up, realising what he is saying.
âYou think we need to⌠practice more kissing? Now?â you are mildly annoyed by how stupefied you sound.
âYes,â he confirms, drawing closer, âpassionate, real kissing.â
You are looking up into blue eyes and a gorgeous face as fingertips loop around your wrist as if checking your pulse.
âGrab my wrist if you want me to stop,â he tutors softly, so gentlemanly in his approach, even as you fret that he can feel your heart rate hammering hard in your veins.
Once again, time is in slow motion as his lips descend. At first, the kiss is breathtaking but still chaste, like previously. But then there is a noise in the back of his throat that makes the hairs on the nape of your neck stand on end; his lips part yours, a wave of damp heat as the kiss deepens. His tongue swipes yours tentatively, a tease before you mirror his moves. He tastes of champagne and something else that is entirely him, an impulse to bite the inside of his cheek. And then itâs abruptly fervent, wanton - like a dam has broken - his hands gripping the crest of your hip bones, each finger an insistent dig into your flesh.
Finally, given the permission, you don't hold back. Pushing into him, one hand grasping the buckled loop at the back of his waistcoat that cinches it to his slim form, the other winding around his sturdy neck, encouraging him to lean down further, take from you. The kiss seems never-ending, a rolling wave of to and fro, a dance not unlike the one in the square just last night. Those fireworks still explode, but this time, it feels like those ones that are so powerful they knock a punch to your solar plexus, a ricochet you feel physically,
His hands slide up your back, a sensual drag that makes you moan into his mouth, a noise he greedily swallows. But he stops as they reach the faux fur wrapped around your shoulders and reluctantly breaks the kiss.
âPlease, take this off,â he implores, âI cannot do this with you wearing my sister's clothing,â he points out with a cringe that creases his face charmingly.
Your responding giggle causes him to break into a lopsided grin, and wordlessly, you untie it as he watches, pupils blown. When you push it back off your shoulders, it hits the rug behind you with a soft whump, and your instinct takes over, rocking onto your tiptoes, one hand sliding into the lush hair at the back of his head and bringing his face back to yours.Â
The minute your mouth opens to his, you are heavy and weightless all at once, not unlike that wooden roller coaster on Coney Island that made you see stars. Your nails flex on his scalp as his hands slide over your dress, looping low around your hips, tugging you snugly into his body as your tongues tangle.Â
This.
This must be what the girls whisper aboutâa tart metallic boiling in your blood, a heavy tug deep inside your pelvis that needs relief. A wanting so physical it almost hurts, a hunger that makes you feel reckless, liable to behaviour you could never justify, a pure carnal caprice. But all too soon, he is pulling back, a need to breathe, even as he does so inches from your face, his eyes locked on yours as they flutter open.
âAgain,â you murmur, uncaring how gossamer thin your excuse is, just wanting more.Â
His eyes are glittering as he complies. Kissing like a wild storm now, hands hot through the thin, cool silk fabric. And you cannot stop the noises you make, shameless and breathy, right into his open, wet, questing mouth. Pressing hard against his body, a solid warmth in his trousers promising things you need so badly you crave to curl around him, open yourself to him.Â
You have never felt this before. A tingle under your scalp that vibrates all the way down to your toes. A want to take and be taken. To bite and be bitten. To ride and be ridden. For him to rip your dress from your body and throw you onto the sofaâa yen that feels not entirely human and definitely not civilised.
It's like he senses your thoughts have slid somewhere wild, or perhaps his have too, as when he pulls back, he is panting, and there is a quaking in his entire being like he is crackling with energy.
âPlease. Go.â His voice is ragged, deep, almost wrecked. âPlease. I⌠I canât do this anymore,â his voice cracks a look that is at once hungry, aching, and barely contained restraint.
Please don't be a gentleman now, Benedict. Please. No. God. Not now. Donât.
âIâm sâŚsorry,â you stutter, feeling guilty you have pushed it too far but utterly unmoored by the searing passion and the sting of his rejection, albeit reluctant.Â
Even you can see the war in his being, physical desire being muzzled by the gentleman he was clearly raised to be. Knowing if you stand here much longer, something will happen that one or both of you will regret. Your wedding ring seems to burn your skin as you turn around and shrink away, leaving the room, not daring to look back, knowing he has also turned away with ragged breaths.
As you climb the stairs, feet feeling leaden, your body in utter turmoil, you hear the discordant scratch of the gramophone being halted. You undress in a daze, swearing you can still feel the heat of his handprints through the silk of your dress. Climbing into the bed approaching numb, champagne swirling unease in your gut with all the rich foods, an oily disquiet that means it takes ages to settle. Â
You lay there fitfully for what feels like hours, tossing and turning, picking over the minutiae of every moment with Benedict - tonight and all the nights and days before. Seeing possible signs that make your heart clench.Â
Could it be that he is not doing this all for show?Â
It's a seizing thought that catalyses your body: it has you up on your feet and rushing down the stairs in your nightgown, breathless and stumbling. But when you round the corner into the living room, all your courage to declare it is sapped by the sight of Benedict sleeping, curled slightly, looking smaller somehow, his back turned to you, face buried into the back cushion of the sofa.
Instead, you back away, padding to the kitchen to take a glass of water, hoping the hydration will stave off the worst of a hangover; the water is a relief to the tumultuous, racing feeling as you stand on the large slab of earthen tile gleaming in the moonlight, cold underfoot. You pour another glass for him without thought.
Tiptoeing back into the living room, careful not to wake him, you crouch beside him to leave the glass of water within easy sight and reach should he stir. But you find yourself unable to leave without saying something. The temptation to confess to his unconscious self is impossible to resist, the grip on your own glass so tight.
âIâll never be able to repay you,â you murmur to his back, fingers itching to trace over the bare skin of his shoulder blades where they peak out of the blanket. âFor this unbelievable act of kindness and generosity. And yet⌠god, this is so selfish,â you flick your eyes up to the ceiling to stem a tear you feel gathering, â⌠still Iâm greedy. Always wanting more. WantingâŚ. Wanting to never return to my old life. Wanting to run away. Wanting this⌠Wanting this to be real.âÂ
The last phrase is barely audible, but still, you are instantly horrified that you confessed it out loud, even to his unconscious, sleeping frame. And you know you must leave.
God, what is wrong with me? What is this? Temporary insanity? Too much alcohol, a fake wedding and an impending war are not a good recipeâŚ
Itâs a silent internal lament as you stand up and withdraw, self-chastisement echoing so loud in your head. And yet, you can't resist a parting sentence from the doorway.
âGoodnight, Benedict, you are truly the very best of men...â
â
What you donât see as you slowly climb back up the creaking wooden stairs is Benedictâs eyes blazing open, a look of utter astonishment claiming his face as he twists around and stares at the doorway you left by, his chest rising and falling rapidly.
He was never asleep.
And he heard every single word.
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Good Fences (Fluffuary #01)
Welcome to Fluffuary 2024! Check out the schedule here. This will be a multi-chapter story where the theme of each chapter is guided by the daily schedule. While they are meant to be read back-to-back, they can be read as one-shots, too. Thanks for being here! đŠˇ
They say that good fences make good neighbors, but when you share an apartment balcony with a handsome, kind, and single British SAS captain, you start to wonder if a fence is going to be enough to keep you away.
My blog is always restricted (MDNI) despite the fact that these works will contain very little smut.
FEB01: First Meeting
There was a strange man in your apartmentâs foyer. He was dressed in olive green cargo pants, laced black boots, and a bomber jacket. On his head, a black woolen beanie sat just over his ears. His face was covered in a well-groomed beard, and his entire body filled the room. This man was enormous. Too big, you thought, for a normal man to be. He seemed like one of those characters at a theme park, dressed in carved foam, every part of them comically disproportionate to the tiny children screaming around them for hugs and attention.Â
You watched as he tried to use the elevator, and you melted a bit. He must have just moved in. That damn deathtrap hadnât worked for the whole four years youâd lived here, and even if the doors did open, you could push every button that it had to offer and it still wouldnât carry you up even an inch. You noticed that his hands, also too large, tightened their grip on a rattling, overstuffed cardboard box, so you made a quick comment,
âAre you just moving in?â
He turned, noticing you for the first time, and he smiled. That made his enormity much more palatable.
âAye,â his British accent was distractingly strong, âIâm John.â
John shifted the weight of the box to his hip so he could shake your hand properly. He seemed like the kind of person who thought that a handshake in a first meeting was very important, so you stacked up your mail and keys into your left hand and offered him your right, letting his huge paw envelop your whole palm.Â
You told him your name, and you filled him in,
âElevatorâs been broken for years. Youâre not going anywhere in that thing, and to be honest, Iâd pay money not to.â
He chuckled, warm and deep, like a bass drum, and you enjoyed the way his eyes wrinkled as his smile reached them,Â
âAlright. Stairs it is.â
As you slogged your way upstairs, you chatted about all of the usual things. You discovered that he was in the British armed forces, and he was staying in Bethesda for an extended time, serving with some Americans. It was all very vague and cagey, but youâd been in the capitol and its surrounding towns for close to a decade now, so secretive answers were very much the norm.Â
You told him about your job as a student advocate. You worked from home most of the time, but you served students in tens of schools and districts around the region. He seemed to take quite a keen interest in your work, lauding you for your willingness to fight for student rights. You were such a lone wolf most of the time, it felt lovely for someone to finally take notice.Â
He kept following you, past floors three and four. By the time you reached your floor, the last one, you asked him,
âWhat apartment are you, if you donât mind me asking. Thereâs only two per level, so you mightâve walked past it.â
He sighed,
âIâm all the way up. Just my luck right? 501B.â
âIâm 501A,â you stopped walking as the landing leveled off, pointing a thumb over your shoulder at your door.Â
He grinned, a little rakishly you thought,Â
âI might be luckier than I thought.â
You let his words wash over you for a minute, his rapt attention on you making your breath catch, and then you offered,
âDo you need some help getting in? Lemme hold that for you.â
âAye, thanks.â
He popped open the door with a bit of a shove from his shoulder and trod inside. You followed him tentatively, not wanting to intrude on his space.
âI havenât had a neighbor in years. Not a permanent one anyway. They all claim this unit is haunted,â you laughed, setting his box down on the countertop.
âHaunted? Well, Iâve met a few ghosts in my time. Should be alright.â
His way of smoothing out all of his words, purring them from his chest, was lulling you into a false sense of safety. Here you were, in the depths of this giant manâs empty kitchen, and you had forgotten all of your decorum somewhere down the stairs.Â
You turned to leave and he caught you, snaring you with his voice,Â
âHey, it was nice to meet you.â
âLikewise. Iâll see you around,â you smiled politely, clutching your mail to your chest like a shield.
âYou will,â he said, watching your retreat with a cool fascination.
As you slinked back into your place, shutting and locking the door behind you, you hung on that promise like a hook, realizing that you were very much looking forward to having that immense, burly man next door.
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He's standing in the dark, in the rain, invisible to anyone who might pass by. He feels like a shadow â and maybe he actually is. He wishes he could light a cigarette, or maybe a blunt, but the light, however small, would betray his presence right away. Not to mention that the rain would extinguish any attempt at fire immediately anyway.
He shouldn't be here. But it's not like it was a conscious decision to go. His feet merely carried him this way while his mind was still blacked out from what Wayne had just told him.
'Eddie,' his uncle had said in an almost solemn voice, 'If you're gonna be stayin' here in Hawkins with me, there's somethin' you need to know.'
That's how he found out about the secret that his uncle had kept from him for all fifteen years of his existence. Wayne had explained to him how he once made his brother â Eddie's father â a promise, and how he kept that promise even though he personally thought Eddie deserved to know the truth.
But now Clyde Munson isn't here anymore. Wayne has been looking after Eddie with all the love and devotion he has in him â and he decided that it was no longer Clyde's decision to make. It certainly wasn't the decision of the woman who once dropped Eddie on Clyde's doorstep in a desperate attempt to rid herself of the proof of what they had done nine months prior. No, Eddie was Wayne's child now, as far as Wayne was concerned. And that made it Wayne's decision. So Wayne could finally do what he had always thought to be the right thing.
Eddie can almost touch the life that could've been his. A window is the only separation between him and the life he isn't part of: a cozily lit room in a nice house in a quiet street. School books are scattered haphazardly across a kitchen table, accompanied by two steaming mugs and a plate of homemade cookies. And, of course, a mother and a child are sitting side-by-side at said kitchen table.
Eddie can see the mother's mouth form soundless words while she talks her daughter through whatever homework she needs help with. A boy comes in, takes two cookies and leaves, with the mother raising her head to tell him something just a moment before he closes the door behind him. The girl drops her head on her mother's shoulder as they continue.
Contrary to Clyde Munson and his baby, Eddie's mother never left Hawkins. Clyde kept her secret and Eddie has never known who she was. Now, thanks to Wayne, all he knows is that Karen Vasileiou became Karen Wheeler one year after she gave birth to Eddie. Another year later, a little girl was born. A girl who got the kind of life that was never meant to have room for anything messy, let alone a boy like Eddie Munson.
From the other side of the window, it's clear that the girl grew up to be nothing like Eddie, save for their matching big eyes. She has a mother, after all: a mother who helps her with her homework and bakes her cookies and gives her the comfort of a shoulder to rest her head on.
He knows it's not good for him to keep standing there, but he simply cannot stop watching. It takes until Karen sends her daughter to bed for Eddie to awaken from his trance. The rain has died down to a drizzle; he's soaked to his bones and shivering all over. And even though Wayne gives Eddie everything he possibly can, it still stings a tiny little bit that no warm house and homemade cookies will be waiting for him when he'll get home.
Update: this premise was not letting me go so you can now expect multiple follow-up parts. Read part 2 here or head to ao3 where I started cross-posting this as a multi chaptered fic :D
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you with the dark curls (you with the watercolor eyes)
part i: and while you were asleep, i was surely awake
james potter x reader //Â read it on AO3
word count: 2.8k
summary:Â âFalling in love with your best friend was never a good idea, but youâd managed to do the idiot thing anyway, carrying a torch for a boy who would never look past Lilyâs emerald eyes to see the watercolor ones that had always been by his side.â
tags: best friends to lovers, angst with a happy ending, based on the song "dear arkansas daughter" by lady lamb, fem!reader
author's notes: hii y'all, sorry for not posting in a year :P my only excuse is that i didn't feel like taking the energy to actually write out my story ideas. also perfectionism. anyway i somehow wrote this in two hours while procrastinating my college app essays and have plans to make this a multi-chapter fic despite intending to write an angsty oneshot request for a completely different fandom (i see you, beloved anons, and i raise you this completely unrelated fic <3)⌠the brain of a writer works in mysterious ways.
read it all here: part i, part ii, part iii (coming soon!)
You were in love with James Potter.
It was a fact of life, just like how the sky was blue, or that his favorite dessert was treacle tart, or that you were the only person heâd ever let see him cry besides his mother. Youâd loved him from the moment you met him on the train to Hogwarts as a shy, anxious muggleborn unsure of the new world of magic and prejudice youâd been thrown into without so much as a warning. He hadnât cared at all about your blood status- didnât even think to ask about it. He had launched himself into your compartment and began talking at you a mile a minute, beaming with every tooth showing once he found out you were hoping to get into Gryffindor, his hazel eyes alight with the joy of making a new friend. And friends indeed you had become; you were proud to remember that youâd known him before Sirius or Remus or Peter did, though it took only an instant after the Sorting for him to become best mates with the rest of them, too.
You and James were inseparable from that moment on, giggling at Professor Binnsâ failure to notice Siriusâ antics in the back of class and reassuring each other when home seemed too far away for comfort. He stole sweets from the Slytherin table for you at meals, and you covered for him when the teachers almost caught him pranking Snapeâ after all, who would believe that sweet, innocent Y/n would ever be involved in such shenanigans? The soft-spoken demeanor and love of everything pastel youâd thought would eventually oust you from the close-knit Gryffindor boysâ group proved to be quite the useful asset when affirming their âinnocenceâ.
Not that they only wanted you around because you were helpful, of course. You had quite the talent for exaggerating stories until even Sirius fell off his seat laughing in disbelief, and your creative mind made for some glorious pranks and entertaining mistakes. Peter would blush for an hour straight if anyone mentioned The Great Plum Pudding Incident of Christmas 1974, all thanks to your clever meddling. And Remusâ well, he was eternally grateful for your mother-henning during the worst of his moon cycles. Youâd been the first to figure out his âfurry little problemâ, and upon learning that enjoying chocolate was his favorite method of escapism, showed up every month without fail with an armful of Honeydukes sweets. The little ways in which you loved each Marauder meant the world to them. They would do anything to protect you and make sure you were okay, James most of all. You often teased James that he was more bodyguard than friend, with his deep glares at too-forward Hufflepuff boys masking the big softie you knew he was underneath. You remembered fondly the summer days he spent chasing you around your house, scaring your mother half to death with his colander-and-pot âarmorâ as he declared that as a chivalrous knight, he was meant to save Princess Y/n from the terrible Acromantula King. Privately, you thought James had a few too many Arthurian legends for bedtime stories as a child, but what could you do?
Even now, as sixth years, the bond between you and James never changed, your love for him ever-growing. Your heart melted every time you glanced over your shoulder in the hallway, only to find him chatting softly with a sniffling first-year and guiding them to Professor Sproutâs office for a hot cuppa and a biscuit. You cheered at his Quidditch victories and were euphorically lifted up onto his broad shoulders afterward, whooping as he galavanted through the common room in celebration. You were there when he needed a shoulder to cry on when his grandfather died, softly stroking his hair as he fell asleep in your lap with tear tracks still running down his face. And he adored you in returnâ braiding your hair while you worked on Herbology essays, racing you on his beloved broom when you stayed with him during the summer, distracting you from your rants about Slughornâs unfair grading with a trip to the kitchens and a blissfully soft blanket.
James was your lifeline and you hisâ and nothing in the world could change that.
Except, perhaps, one tiny little complication. A complication with vibrant red hair, sparkling green eyes, and a natural affinity for Potions. A complication that had sparked your jealousy since the first time you noticed James glancing dreamily at Lily Evans in second year Transfiguration, jealousy that had only gotten worse with his grand declarations of love every week. Heâd begun to announce his affection for the muggleborn to anyone who would listen in third year, and it didnât stop there. No, when James Potter loved someone, he loved hard, and that meant that you had to watch as beautiful bouquets appeared on Lilyâs nightstand nightly while the rest of the girls in your dorm whispered and swooned. You were a wallflower when he sighed about how lovely her skin was and how bloody talented she was at everything she did during one of your late-night chats in the common room, curling in on yourself with every word he spoke. When he asked her to Hogsmeade the first time (and the second, and the third, and the fiftieth), you observed as she rolled her eyes and shoved past him, despite the small smile on her face.
It wasnât that Lily wasnât smart or pretty or talentedâ far from it. She deserved every good Potions grade she got, and even the pureblood Slytherins begrudgingly noted how she was the darling of Hogwarts society. But you thought that the way she treated your best friend, refusing his advances quite harshly but sending him flirtatious glances and making a show of wearing his flowers in her hair, was rather unkind and misleading. She had James wrapped around her little finger and didnât seem to want to let go of his attention anytime soon, despite Snapeâs protests about how much time he was spending with her. You disliked Severus, but didnât think he deserved Lilyâs bad treatment either. Sometimes youâd see him staring at James and Lily deep in conversation, and shoot him a glance of communal disappointmentâ before realizing who you were sharing the moment with and resuming an expression of disgust, at least.
At first, you ignored your growing angst about his new obsession, chalking it up to sleep deprivation, stress over your upcoming exams, and even your monthly. But when you started to run out of excuses for the despair slowly overtaking your heart and flashes of his dark curls began to appear in your sweetest dreams, you were forced to admit that your feelings for James ran much deeper than a platonic friendship. From the way he spun you around in the snow to the way he snorted at Remusâ awful puns, you were head-over-heels smitten with your best friend.
The way heâd filled out since the end of fourth year hadnât escaped your notice, either; you were pretty sure that his pecs should be considered a traffic hazard, with the way youâd fallen flat on your face after seeing him shirtless after a match. Heâd rushed over to clean up every one of your injuries, of course, with a touch so gentle it released a whole menagerie of butterflies in your stomach. Youâd barely managed to mumble a coherent thank-you before sprinting to take a very cold shower and scream into your pillow with embarrassment. How on earth did Lily Evans even think around him?!
Alas, youâd read your fair share of romance novels, and you knew how this story would end. Falling in love with your best friend was never a good idea, but youâd managed to do the idiot thing anyway, carrying a torch for a boy who would never look past Lilyâs emerald eyes to see the watercolor ones that had always been by his side.
That was the state Sirius found you in, broody and lost in thought in a quiet corner of the library. He grinned rakishly, planting a well-polished boot on a nearby chair and leaning over to tap your forehead. âLots going on in there today, huh?â
You snapped out of your daze and smiled sheepishly up at him. âSorry, Siri, didnât mean to ignore you. Just, er, thinking about my Potions essay, do you know how many uses there are for mandelwort? Quite fascinating plants, honesââ
Sirius winced and slid back far across the table. âOh, no, you are not discussing horrid Potions work with me today when there are so many other wonderful topics.â He gestured to a table of swooning fifth-years gazing dreamily at his backside. âFor example, those lovely ladies,â he crooned, sending an exaggerated wink towards them and smirking when they sighed.
You wrinkled your nose and scoffed. âOh, please, as if I havenât heard enough about your conquests already. Iâm already scarred for life from your stories about that Belgium Veela, let alone the muggle sailor you nearly broke the Statute of Secrecy for.â
He waved a hand, dismissing your allegations of the mental injury caused by his excruciating attention to sordid detail when slightly tipsy in the common room. You made a mental note to charm his shampoo to turn his hair bright lavender for the next week for that little snub. Although, being Sirius, heâd probably just use it as an excuse to sway the rest of the Hogwarts population into going to Hogsmeade with him. âAh, but darling Y/n, thatâs what Iâm here for!â He furrowed his brow and stroked his chin in mock consideration. âHowever, I canât seem to recall a time when youââ here he poked you in the cheek for emphasisâ âconfessed to a little tete-a-tete in the hallway. Ever. Which means we have a problem,â he grinned.
You felt rather like prey being hunted for sport. âThat would be because Iâm not interested in anyone, you dolt!â Crossing your arms, you turned your face back towards your homework. Maybe if you denied romantic interest for long enough, Sirius would leave you alone and go flounce off to flirt with the noisy table of fourth years. âAnyway, I heard Marleneâs been circling Dorcas like a lovesick pigeon lately, so perhaps you should be putting your matchmaking efforts to her benefit instead.â
Sirius rolled his eyes. âCâmon doll, I know you werenât actually thinking about Potions when I arrived. Whoâs the lead actor in those fantasies, mm?â He snatched up your favorite pink gel pen, twirling around his fingers as he looked at you expectantly.
Drat. He wouldnât be so easily distracted with the latest gossip. You opened your mouth to protest yet again when you caught a flash of red over Siriusâ artfully tousled locks. You watched as James strode up to the alcove where Lily and her friends were studying, transfigured a sheet of parchment into a butterfly clip and held it out to her with a grin. Her laughter pealed out through the library as she let him lean over her shoulder to place it in her hair. He seemed oblivious to the titters of the girls around him while he gazed at Lily adoringly. You felt your heart clench as you recognized the expression on his face; youâd seen it on your own in the mirror after spending time with James, after all. And it seemed like maybe Lily was finally starting to be swayed into accepting his starry-eyed proposals, if the pretty blush on her cheeks was anything to go by.
Sirius tracked your despairing gaze to the couple and immediately paled in realization. âOh, shit.â
Shit, indeed. Your face turned bright red as you scrambled to pack your bag and leave the area as fast as you possibly could, not sure how you could face Sirius knowing your deepest secret now. The boy had no self-control, fueling the Hogwarts gossip mill with the wild stories he overheard, and he had even less discretion when confessing things to his friends around the common room fire. Itâs no wonder he wound up in Gryffindor, you thought miserably. Thereâs no way heâd be able to keep a secret like the rest of the Slytherins, and definitely not from James. It would only be a matter of time before he let it slip about your feelings to the rest of the Marauders, andâ well, youâd just have to face losing your best friend for good once he heard.
Sirius broke your train of thought by wrapping his hands around yours, looking up at you with concern. âHey, doll, waitâ I didnât knowââ
You sniffed and wiped the tears threatening to fall from your eyes away fiercely. âThatâs exactly it, Sirius, you didnât know because you wonât be able to keep it from James.â
He looked guiltily down at the table. âIâm sorry. Iâve been a bit of a git with keeping things private lately, yeah?â
You nodded, covering your face with your hands. Sirius reached out, placing them back down on the table, and softly said, âListen, I shouldnât have pried so hard. You donât have to tell me anything if you donât want to.â He broke off, pausing to scramble for a handkerchief from his bag to wipe off your rapidly disintegrating mascara. âAnd I promise not to breathe a word of this to James,â he finished.
You looked up at him, startled. âAre you serious?â At his answering grin, you groaned. âDonât answer that. But really, are you sure that youâll be able to resist telling him everything?â You fiddled with the now-soiled handkerchief and whispered, âYou two are so close, I donât want to drive you apart. If James thought you were hiding something important from him, it would destroy him,â you sniffed.
He frowned. âDoll, you know youâre just as important as James is to me, right?â At your answering slump, his jaw clenched and he continued on with more intensity. âYouâre like my sister, Y/n, thereâs nothing you could do to make me care for you less. Especially not asking for your privacy. Clearly, I havenât been treating you as well as you deserve if you doubt that.â
He walked around and took a seat in the armchair next to you, pulling you in to lean on his shoulder. âAnd I can be discreet, you know. I might not show it often, but growing up in a family of the most intensely secretive purebloods ever to exist taught me a few things.â You glanced at him doubtfully, the tiny quirk of your mouth the only sign that you were joking. âHey, Iâm being serious!â He laughed, then quieted suddenly. âThis thing with Jamesâ you really love him, donât you?â
You gave him an exasperated look out of the corner of your eye. Sirius released a breath and gazed deeply into the space in front of him. âHey, weâll figure this out together, okay?â He poked you in the side. âIf heâs too focused on the smell of Evansâ hair or whatever to see that he already has the perfect girl in front of him, heâs not as smart as you think he is.â You giggled slightly, his words warming you. Sirius smiled, happy to see you cheering up a bit.
âWhy donât we go raid the kitchens? The coolest person I know once told me that elf-crafted mint chocolate chip ice cream is the best way to heal a broken heart,â he teased. You groaned, remembering how youâd told him that as a last resort to get him to stop complaining about how he missed his sailor ex-boyfriend every time you two went to Hogsmeade. At least your random advice wound up benefiting you now, you thought as you collected the last of your stationery and exited the library.
Neither you nor Sirius saw how James watched you smile up at Sirius as you walked away, holding his arm and laughing loudly at something he muttered. Anna Dumotier, a Hufflepuff fifth-year and one of Lilyâs friends, would remember later that night how he seemed to tune out Lilyâs voice for a moment and stared at the doors to the library with a strange expression on his face. His brows were furrowed like he was trying to decipher the answer to an unfamiliar puzzle, his eyes widened with confusion and a glint of something she could only identify as jealousy before Lily brought him back to the conversation with a graceful flip of her hair. But noâ she shook her headâ that couldnât be right. What could James possibly be jealous of when he finally had the girl of his dreams in his arms?
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Fencing Club Route is a Go!
Update 2: Chapter 1 Part 3 - Fencing Club Route
Don't feel like playing polo? Join the fencing club instead!
Play the Updated Beta Test
(Since there were bugs reported throughout Chapter 1 & 2, your current saves are probably going to reset to the beginning of each section of the game)
*If you're getting error messages or the fencing club route isn't showing up properly for you (after you refreshed and restarted the game), you'll need to clear your cache. More details found here.*
Additional Word Count (Sans Code): 120,000+
Additional Word Count (With Code): 155,000+
New Total Word Count (Sans Code): 614,000+
New Total Word Count (With Code): 833,000+
Average Playthrough: ~60,000 words
Note: You can view the game code on my site the same way you do on Dashingdon just add /scenes to the end of the URL.
Next Update
Merlin's Guide to Minor Enemies
A bucketload of owed texts & e-mails to the MC
Decisions of great import... just where are you sleeping in that motorhome?
A̴ ̴C̴o̜m̴p̡l̡e̾t̡e̴l̴y̾ ̜N̴o̡r̸m̴a̜l̾ ̾G̴a̴s̸ ̜S̾t̾a̡t̡i̜o̡n̸ ̾S̴t̸o̡p̡
Take part in your first multi-user spell! (Potentially depending on the length of the gas station stop?)
Meet the next Harbinger - RO #4 (Potentially depending on the length of the gas station stop?)
Link to New Polls on the Update (Which don't auto close in a week like the Tumblr ones)
Also...
I'm currently coming down with something (Covid test says not that, so maybe just the flu?) so I'll be taking a bit of a break after this.
More (Fiddly) Info on the Update Behind the Spoiler Cut...
The Update Also Includes...
Calmly letting Merlin into your apartment after escaping the monster-under-the-bed no longer removes the mute flag
Fixed Adrian literally calling the MC as "MC" in the pub
Fixed expresso back to espresso AGAIN *stares at it*
Fixed the phil_status 2 bug AGAIN (Somehow I must've reverted a bunch of bug fixes in Chapter 1)
Fixed bug where MC's name permanently changes to their pseudonym if the player tried to back out of the renaming screen
Fixed the "On second thought, let me try a different fake first nameâŚ" option so it only asks the player to change their fake first name (as originally intended)
Fixed some dialogue with Adrian depending upon your clothing choices in the polo club branch
Fixed the Adrian text messaging bug. Again. Hopefully third time is the charm.
Fixed bug where your current job being your dream employment wasn't triggering the positive job attitude flavor text
Fixed bug where the mute flag was being toggled off when interacting with Adrian regarding your fancy outfit before the polo club meeting
Choice where Lucid Dreamer MC talks to Modern Arthur about Merlin's dreamwalking advice is now set to toggle only when the MC speaks to Merlin in the Camelot dream sequence
Fixed bug with the user's input option for Business Casual outfit
User's choice option for Business Casual & Business Suit now toggles pants or skirt variable
Fixed bug with the Cracking text effect in darkmode
All piercings & scars now available in one choice during customization.
Fixed bug (AGAIN!) when Lucky MC fails the luck check to escape the bed monster
Added reactions to Camelot-affiliated names belonging to inanimate objects.
Fixed *set ag2 2 -1 bug in Camelot dream sequence (I wonder how that didn't trigger QuickTest)
A Bit More Info on the Update Mechanics
The decision on which club you join is one of the first questions in Chapter 1, so players will have to restart from pretty early on. However the fencing club flavor text will continue to run throughout the rest of the game (including in the Camelot dream sequence with the Courtyard branch for the Lucid Dreamer MC).
Otherwise this current update does not progress the game further into Chapter 2.
Also Part 2....
We lost power to part of the house (thankfully not including my computer), and while I'm usually the one who deals with the circuit breakers, since I'm currently sick I asked my mother to do it this one time. She turned the power off to the entire house. 𼲠The uninterruptible power source did nothing and now my computer and the microwave are bugging out. I'm just going to lie down now.
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Cold-Blooded Beings- Part 1
Farleigh Start x Reader
a/n: Hey guys this is a multi-chapter thing, a little series I suppose and I'm excited to map it out. Hello! Had a few comments that wanted it changed to Y/N and I got you! Please let me know if I missed a few but I tend to not use the assigned name I did before. Just tell me if you guys also want some name specific Fic for you so I can make one shots! Big thanks to the people who pointed good stuff out!
Warnings: Mentions of Alcohol, Strong language
Word Count: 1777
|| Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five
Money Makes The World Go Wild
Oxford was a dream come true. It was so difficult to actually get into the school without the help of your familyâs wealth and earn your place, it was rewarding to finally get into it.Â
It wasnât until dinner time when you felt big arms wrap itself around your shoulders while you ate. âLook who we have here. N/N L/N.â What the hell? This voice was unrecognizable. What does this guy want with you? âIâm sorry umâŚDid I do something wrong?â The man looked confused and chuckled. âY/N , itâs me Felix? Felix Catton? Cry Baby Fee?âÂ
You jolted back in surprise and your face turned from a slight scowl to surprise. You didnât hesitate to jump and wrap your arms around him. âFee! Holy shit youâre so big now! I barely recognized you!â You both laugh heartily as you pour out your happiness in the embrace. âHow I miss you, I miss you so.â You pulled back to pepper his face with kisses and finally sat back down on your seat, huge smiles still plastered on your faces. âYouâre so big now Fee! I canât believe youâre the same little boy I had to carry when you scraped your knees.â Felix cringed slightly at the story but still smiled his heart out. âWell yeah, Iâm not the little boy Catton you used to know. Itâs so nice to see you N/N. Venetia would be so happy know you go here.â You pause and look around the dining hall looking around for the other Catton sibling. âSpeaking of, where is she?â Felix leaned on the table and sighed, âWent to Cambridge in fear that I would âruinâ her university experience.â It was so like Venetia to say that and you admired how they seemed to barely change.Â
You ended up talking through dinner time about how you got into Oxford the way your family always went in. Felix teasing you about your strict family. How you both grew through the years and realized how you missed each otherâs presence ever since your father threw you to Switzerland to attend boarding school after your last summer in Saltburn. You both exchanged numbers and a promise to Felix that you will for sure hangout with him and his friends. With a goodbye embrace that was too long for other people, you parted ways.Â
It was hard being a Teacherâs assistant. When you settled after a few months into your summer term, your professor offered for you to help him tutor his students which you gladly agreed to for extra credit. You were now stuck in the room with Mr. Ware, this shy scholar kid named Oliver Quick, and another empty seat that the other student seemed to miss every session. Itâs their fifth absence now. Oliver was in the middle of reading his essay out loud when you decided to take a quick bathroom break, waking up your professor in the process to at least pay attention to the poor guy. After a few minutes out, youâre met with a new person chatting with the tutor and Oliver sits back quietly. You got a better view of the new presence and saw a nice head of curly hair, fashionable clothes, andâŚNo way. âFarleigh?âÂ
Oliver and Farleigh look up at you from the door and his eyes widen. â Oh my god N/N!â He stood up and scooped you in a tight hug. Man, these Cattons sure love their hugs. âI thought Felix was fooling us when he mentioned a special childhood friend in Oxford.â He gently puts you down and backs away to sit next to Oliver again.Â
âMy, my. A L/N and a Catton? Oliver, you have quite the company.â Your Professor stated. You saw Oliver slowly back up in his chair more, feeling a tinge of pity for the guy. âLetâs start over, Sir. I believe we all have limited time.â You chime in. You all sat down and proceeded to listen to the essays Oliver was abruptly cut off. His work was too robotic and a littleâŚBoring? You canât help but try to wake the other two people up from time to time to at least alleviate the embarrassment Oliver had. When Oliver finally finished, you cleared your throat, signaling for Farleigh and Mr. Ware to at least look alive. Mr. Ware shared his thoughts and you did too, âI believe there was a lack of something in it, Oliver. Iâm sure youâll be able to revise it better so donât worry too much.â Farleigh snorted at your kindness and blatantly told him the truth. It was a tensioned back and forth that youâd much rather not be apart of but what can you do? Farleigh was right but so was Oliver, you looked at Mr. Ware and he simply shook his head. âSo! We had quite the session today, lads. Oliver, please take note of the changes Ms. L/N will send you, and Farleigh please write your essay too. UmâŚSend anonymous regards to your mum too please?â Farleigh winks at him and gives you a kiss on the cheek before he leaves the room. Oliver soon made a beeline out of the room and you followed after getting a few tasks from Mr. Ware.
After a few days, you came across Oliver walking alone through the courtyard. âHey, Oliver!â He quickly looked around for the source and saw you waving at him. âOliver! Fancy meeting you around and not in the office.â You smiled at him as you put out your hands out to shake. He took it and gave you a shy smile, âOllie is alright. Y/N right?â You nodded. âSo sorry about Farleigh, he always had a sharp tongue ever since we were kids, can I buy you a few drinks to apologize?âÂ
âNo, no, câmon now Y/N itâs not your fault. Why are you doing this?â
âBecause I want to. I donât need a reason to treat a friend out?â You smiled at him as he fiddled with his jacket deep in thought. âI suppose you it wouldnât be badâŚâ You smiled again âSee you later at the pub then. You know where right? Bring your friends Ollie!â Oliver hurriedly walked away with a small bounce of excitement as you slowly backed away bumping into somethingâŚOr someone. âRunning a charity case, love?â Farleigh chuckled. You look up at him and roll your eyes with a slight smile. âDonât be mean Far, I just thought he was a decent person to befriend.âÂ
âAnd where is Farleighâs invite then?â He wrapped his arm around your shoulder as you both walked. âSince when did you grow so mean? I remember you jumping up and down whenever I complimented you more than Felix.â Farleigh groaned at the memory as you laughed. âYou know, being the oldest out of all of us had its perks, such as carrying both you and Fee when you were both so tiny! I felt so big next to you! Now look at you towering over me.â
âN/N, you sound like an old lady reminiscing about her childrenâs lives, I donât miss that at all. If youâre coming to the pub with that bore of a person, come by at our table yeah? Iâd hate for you to be lonely.â You chuckled as he kissed your cheek to walk off into who knows what.Â
The pub had a really good atmosphere for a place swarmed with people in their early twenties dying to have some semblance of relief from school. You would even argue that The King of Arms was a decent place to have a date, even dressed nicely to appease the people youâll hangout with. One problem is that you never anticipated the fact that Oliver could probably have no friends. Well, he had one, Michael, but the thing about Michael is he seemed to be so absorbed in his genius that he never did care to let you or Oliver talk. As much as you appreciate the boys not ogling at you with the usual stares you get from wearing provocative clothing, it was kind of pathetic that they didnât at least compliment you perhaps?Â
You excused yourself to get another round of drinks, on you of course. It kind of put you in a bit of a damper mood when Michael didnât even acknowledge it, at least Oliver did but it still sucked. You approached the Barkeeper to bring you three pints of Pale Ale which he kindly nodded to. âWhatâs a pretty lady like you doing with losers like them?â You chuckled and looked up at the figure slowly sliding their hand on your waist. âFarleigh.â You lightly warned with a smile, âCut them some slack. Itâs probably their first time going out with people. I was like that when I started my summer term.â Farleigh simply rolled his eyes at your kindness thinking it was stupid. You notice how he seemed to still tower over you and that was something since you werenât exactly short, five foot ten to be exact. You even had heels on for goodness sake! When did this small tiny boy grow so tall?Â
You snap out of your trance when the door dings. You turned and saw Michaelâs retreating figure, turned and checked the table you were occupying and found no signs of Oliver. Great, you just got ditched. âSoâŚAbout my offer?â Farleighâs tone was teasing and you canât help but give in. With a sigh and a defeated huff you give in. âFine Far, you win. What about the stuff I ordered?âÂ
He scoffs, âThank you for buying me some, youâre a doll.â Farleigh says in a sarcastic manner, picks up the tray and brings it to the table while dragging you with him. You notice Oliverâs shy figure sitting beside Felix as Farleigh pulls a chair out for you. Paying no mind to the boy who just walked out of your table, you greeted everyone with a cheery expression even earning some wolf whistles from the guys sitting with you. âY/N will apparently buy two rounds of drinks for us.â Farleigh teases. Everyone cheered making you roll your eyes at him. At least you get to use that allowance your dad finally said you earned.
After some time on the table, it still pissed you off that Oliver ditched you, he even avoided eye contact with you while talking to Felix. Itâs alright, everything will be okay and you should just let this instance slide, you say to yourself. It was just an apology drink from Farleighâs mean outburst and the subject of the event was right next to you making out with a girl on his other side. Donât you just love university?
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No longer locked upon the land but free on the rolling waves
You and Buggy come face to face with himself from the past, and while youâre fully accepting that this is your husband as a child, Buggy doesnât want to accept it.
Rating: PG-13ish, but just due to some swearing.
Warning: Upset kid, upset husband. Reader is way too nice, doesnât necessarily take husbandâs feelings into account as well. This chapter had one of my favorite moments between the Reader and Kid Buggy which was mentioned in the request, and it was a part I wanted to make sure I got just right.
A/N: A combined request. I did a few versions of this story before feeling like it hit the marks I was wanting to hit. Also, Iâm just trying to vibe off what Iâve seen of Kid Buggy. Iâm no expert. Iâd protect that kid with my life. Heâs so adorable. I also like the trope of âMeeting your self from another timeâ and âgets turned back into kid-selfâ. This is the former, and I know shit about time travel but I just kind of made something up. Also, kelpies. Are they in One Piece? I honestly donât know but I love kelpies and needed an excuse to mention them.
Additional notes: Holy cow, thank you to everyone who's been reading this! I read every comment and tag and it warms my heart so much. I meant for this to be multi-chapter from the start, but I want to give a heads up that this is a short fic, probably no more than 5 chapters but I'm almost thinking of writing more on Buggy and his wife because I've liked what I started with them and have already been thinking of their story.
Title comes from "Sailing Song" by S.J. Tucker.
Chapter 1Â +Â Chapter 2Â +Â Chapter 3Â +Â Chapter 4Â +Â Chapter 5Â +Â Chapter 6/Epilogue
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Chapter 3
Everything was going great after breakfast for a little bit. The kid was fine to follow you around to help you with your own chores, which right now was collecting anything that needed mending or washing. You had Buggy carry the basket of mending while you made your way across the deck and to the kitchen. The crew was out on deck, and while word got around of some kind of shape shifter on board (your husband was still not happy about your guest), this was the first time most of them were seeing their captain as a child. The kid ignored the staring as long as he could, but you could see it was getting to him.
The final straw was when you watched a crewman lean over to another, hearing him whisper, âHe even has the big nose.â
You both heard it because no sooner did he finish his sentence that Buggy dropped the basket he was carrying and rushed over to the crewman, delivering a kick to his crotch. The crewman fell to the ground in pain and you managed to grab Buggy before he could kick him in the face, though a part of you wanted to allow it to happen.
âDonât talk about my nose!â He shrieked, fighting against you as you hauled him away to the kitchen. You passed the captain on the way, giving him a look as you pulled the kid along. Your husband stood there, confused for a moment before turning to see the crewman on the ground. What just happened?
You sat Buggy down on a chair and knelt in front of him. It was a little surprising to see him crying. You expected more anger, shouting, maybe some punches being thrown. You shouldnât have been surprised, though. He was a kid with kid emotions. Big fat tears rolled down his cheeks as he clenched his fists. He rubbed his eyes, sniffling loudly.
âI th-thought I was the captain.â He choked out; you reached for one of the napkins left on the table from breakfast and put your hand on his cheek as you gently wiped the tears away. âWhy would th-they talk about my nose?â
Your heart broke from that question. As an adult, your husband was still sensitive about his nose, had been since you first met him, but you couldnât imagine going through childhood with those insecurities. And the fact you explained earlier that he became the captain of this ship just to have someone on the crew mention it so cruelly? It was horrible.Â
âBecause some of them are idiots.â You told him as you draped the napkin over your shoulder. âAnd Iâll throw them overboard once I make sure youâre okay. Now, do you want a hug?â
To your surprise he nodded, so you opened your arms and he fell into them, letting his head rest on your shoulder. You sat back on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you as you held him on your lap, rubbing his back slowly as he still sniffled.Â
âSo⌠did I miss something?â
You looked back toward the door and sighed when you saw your husband standing there. Kid Buggy ignored him, sniffling as fresh tears rolled down his cheeks. You tightened your hold on the kid as you turned your attention back to him.
âOne of your crewmen should be thrown overboard, Captain.â You told him, voice calm as you reached up to remove Kid Buggyâs hat so you could stroke his hair. He closed his eyes when you did that, relaxing in your embrace. You knew your husband liked having his hair stroked when he was upset, and you were pleased the kid was no different. âThey need to learn when to keep their mouths shut.â
âHuhhâŚâ Adult Buggy scratched the back of his head as he watched the scene in front of him. It was⌠weird but nice to see you comforting the kid like that. He didnât remember ever really having that growing up. You were holding the kid so lovingly, not caring that your shirt was getting covered in tears and snot from him being so upset.Â
âIâm sorry that idiot talked about your nose, sweetie.â You murmured to the kid in your arms, hugging him tighter. âIt wasnât right of him to do that.âÂ
Buggy stood there for another few minutes, watching you with him. You even gave the kid a forehead kiss, which the kid seemed fine with. He looked like he felt safe in your arms, and Buggy would know, having been there himself many times when he needed to feel safe and loved. It was just frustrating that he had to wait until meeting you to feel that way, having not ever really had that as a kid on a ship. Yet here you were, by chance now holding his kid self in your arms and comforting him when he was upset. Others would have just laughed about it, telling him to get over it, but you were apologetic to him and it wasnât your fault it happened.
âWhich one?â Adult Buggy asked; you looked up at him. âWhich one said it?â
âThe one that was on the ground, crying.â You replied as you rubbed Kid Buggyâs back gently. âThrow him overboard.â
Oh, he wouldnât refuse a request like that from you. He stormed out of the kitchen, and as you tilted the kidâs face up, looking for more tears, you both heard a scream and a splash. You smiled and put your hand on his cheek, thumb stroking gently. You didnât hear the captain return, but he remained quiet, watching from the doorway.
âNo one else is going to say anything like that to you again on this ship, sweetie.â You assured him. âYouâre safe with me, okay? Iâll hurt anyone who is mean to you, promise.â
âOkayâŚâ Kid Buggy let his head drop back on your shoulder, sighing as he relaxed. You smiled and hugged him.
âListen, I think your nose is cute.â You told him; he made a face and glanced up at you. âWhen I met my husband, it was the first thing I noticed about him and when I told him he was handsome he turned as red as his nose. I thought it was sweet, and to this day I still think itâs endearing.â You giggled at the face the kid was giving you. âWhat? I swear. I sometimes compliment him just to see how red heâll get. Itâs one of my favorite things to do.â
âYouâre so evil.â Your husband grumbled, startling the two of you. Grinning, you turned to look at him, only to laugh when you saw him glaring at you so you just blew a kiss at him. âAre you saying you only love me for my nose?â
âOne of the reasons.â You chuckled. âI also love how passionate you are, and how much you love me. Though your impulsiveness still catches me off guard sometimes, I can appreciate it.â
âIâm not impulsive!â
âYou threw Buggy off the ship into the water just yesterday.â You reminded him. To your delight, your husband began to turn red in the face. âBut you also stole me flowers a week ago because you saw me wearing a pink dress and you liked how they matched.â
âIâm about to throw you overboard.â He grumbled, crossing his arms as he looked away, his face burning. You knew there was no threat to be had, he just said those things when he was feeling a little too much love from you. Buggy sighed heavily, shoulders dropping. Maybe he would regret offering this, but he was starting to feel a little better about this whole ordeal. âKid, do you want a proper tour of the ship? Iâm pretty sure youâre not a kelpie or anything else, so I think itâs safe for you to see everything.â
Kid Buggy made a face. He had already been around the ship with you, but you nudged him gently. This was at least a start. You wanted the kid to see what he grew up to become. âItâs okay, I think itâll be fun for the two of you.â
âCan you come with me?â He asked you, clearly not wanting to be too far from you. It was sometimes difficult to think of a child as young as him being on a ship. You just wanted to hold him in your arms forever and protect him from anything that would hurt him, but that wasnât realistic. Swallowing heavily, you nodded and he stood up from your lap, crossing his arms as he looked at the captain. âPromise you wonât throw me overboard?â
âDonât give me a reason to.â Adult Buggy shot back, but you gave him that look and he immediately backtracked. âBut Iâll fish you out if I accidentally knock you into the water.â
The kid seemed okay with that answer. You got to your feet and smoothed out Kid Buggyâs hair, it was a little smooshed from being against your shoulder. You handed him his hat back next, but when he didnât take it you put it on his head for him. He made a face when you did that, and all you could do was giggle. You had seen that glare so much recently that you could only find it silly at this point.
The Captain rolled his eyes and started out of the kitchen while Kid Buggy took your hand and followed after him. You let him lead you, and once you caught up to your husband you linked arms with him, leaning up to kiss his cheek. He looked away when you did that, mumbling something about needing to uphold an image around the crew. You werenât really sure what that image was but you didnât say anything. Once you got to the helm of the ship, the captain pulled away from you and in a dramatic and flashy fashion, spun around and threw his arms open, gesturing wildly to the kid.
âTHIS! Is my ship!â He announced to Kid Buggy. âWe are the Buggy Pirates, the fiercest and most dangerous crew on the East Blue! No one survives a meeting with us!â
You watched the entire interaction in amusement. The kid was getting into it, mouth running a million miles a minute as he asked Buggy question after question about everything. How long has he been a captain? What was it like being so feared? Was he going to become the next King of the Pirates, for real?Â
It was cute and you trailed after them as Buggy led him down below to where some ammo was stored. The Buggy Balls concerned you a little bit, you didnât want them to fire one off into the town on purpose or accident, and thankfully your husband did not offer a demonstration (though you thought you heard him say something along the lines of âweâll fire one after the wifeâs asleepâ) of their destructive power.Â
And your husband was eating up the attention from the kid. Adult Buggy was proud to talk about his accomplishments, flashy battles, everything and Kid Buggy was listening with fascination, occasionally looking at you for confirmation that he was being told the truth, and youâd just nod in agreement with whatever your husband was saying.
Once the three of you returned to the deck, Kid Buggyâs attention went to the Jolly Roger on the ship, looking at it in awe. It had a nose like his and people were scared when they saw that flag. That was so cool. With the brief distraction, you gave your husband a kiss on the cheek.Â
âI love you, Buggy.â You said, smiling at him as he put his arm around you and tugged you closer. You were happy that the two seemed to be on even footing now. The kid was sassy, of course, but at least your husband didnât even attempt to throw him overboard during their entire interaction this time. And it was nice to see your husband excited to show off his legacy to someone, even if it was to his child self. It looked like things were getting a bit easier between the two of them.
Looked like. Because no sooner did you think that, Kid Buggy came back to you two with a frown on his face. You immediately thought something was wrong, wondering if someone insulted him again, but he crossed his arms and looked up at Adult Buggy.Â
âWhereâs Shanks?â Kid Buggy asked. âAs a grownup. Why isnât he on this ship too?â
Oh shit. You looked at your husband. He stormed away last time he was asked that question, but this time he stood his ground, probably because you were right there beside him. His hand was on your shoulder, you reached up to touch it gently. The look on Adult Buggyâs face was a mix of anger and sadness, and you wondered if you needed to butt in and change the subject, but he finally spoke.
âHis life went in another direction.â He spoke through gritted teeth. âHeâs not on this ship, heâs on his own.â
âWhat?â Kid Buggy frowned. âWeâre not co-captains or anything?â He paused, looked at you then looked back at his adult self. âAre we still friends?â
The innocent question was a stab to your heart, but you couldnât even imagine what it was like for Adult Buggy. His expression was unchanged, trying to think of a kid-friendly way to explain what happened, but was it right to tell him everything? Weren't there rules about this kind of thing, you donât eat a butterfly in the past or something or it would change the future? Telling the kid his future was one thing, but about relationships? If he told Kid Buggy how his friendship fell apart, the betrayal, the hurt, could it end up that he changes this kidâs future, and in turn his own? What if he doesnât become a captain, get his own ship? What if he didnât meet you?
Adult Buggy took a deep breath before slowly exhaling. He didnât know how to answer, but he had to say something. Both you and the kid were looking at him, waiting for him to say something.
âHe has his own ship.â Buggy repeated. âThatâs all.â
Then he pulled away from you and walked away from the two of you, leaving you worried and Kid Buggy confused by the answer.
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This weekâs writer spotlight feature is:Â @thefreakandthehair! With thirty-nine works in the Steve/Eddie and Stranger Things tags on Archive of our Own!
In an underdogfics first, we have TWO nominators!
Our first nominator recommends the following works by @thefreakandthehair:
this is my month, I can feel it. october, baby!
never been afraid of any deviation.
scar-crossed lovers.
the answers are all inside of this.
Our second nominator, @sidekick-hero, recommends the following works by @thefreakandthehair:
over the hills and far away
meeting you was coming home.
make no plans and none can be broken.
rounding third, sliding home.
what's mine is yours (to leave or take)
Lex's brain is full of very creative scenarios, reading her writing is like reading an anthology of short stories but it's with all of your favorite characters! You get to see what they'd do in this AU or that AU, I love the exploration. It's like she's made a stew and it's simmering on the stove and you realize you're so hungry for stew as soon as you see it. <3 -- anonymous
Lex writes characters that come to life on the page while you're reading her stories. It makes it so easy to get invested in them, to feel with them and root for them to get their happy ending. She's one of these authors I would follow anywhere, any trope, any setting and universe, I am here for it. So I think more people should get to find her stories and be treated to the magic. -- @sidekick-hero
Below the cut, @thefreakandthehair answered some questions about their writing process and some of their recommended work!
Why do you write Steddie?
How can I possibly give just one reason! These two burrowed themselves into my brain like little gerbils with no hope of ever getting them out. I mean, was I supposed to hear âdontcha big boy?â and be normal about it? But in all seriousness, theyâre two sides of the same coin and those oppositions in character are super fun to play with!
Whatâs your favorite trope to READ?
It was tough to choose, but friends to lovers keeps coming up!
Whatâs your favorite trope to WRITE?
If I have to choose a particular trope, hurt/comfort would be the closest fit, but in the sense of healing past hurts together as a unit.
Whatâs your favorite Steddie fic?
This question sent me into an existential crisis and the best I could do is narrow it down to three, and even that was nearly impossible. In no particular order: Weâll Know For The First Time by KikiZ; carve your name into my chest by hexiewrites; and more recently, Among the Wildflowers by ParadimeShifts.
Is there a trope youâre excited to explore in a future work but havenât yet?
Rivals to Lovers in my football AU! Iâve been so excited to get moving on that one.
What is your writing process like?
Oh, I wish I had a better one. I start with a skeleton outline, pop on some music, and then pick and choose which part of the outline sparks joy in that moment. I rarely, if ever, write chronologically so I just write what feels good in the moment and then go back with a scalpel to create connective tissue.
Do you have any writing quirks?
Definitely writing out of order, I think! And if thereâs one thing about me, itâs that someone is gonna have an introspective moment looking up at the stars. Someone told me itâs like my calling card and theyâre not wrong.
Do you prefer posting when youâve finished writing or on a schedule?
I like a bit of both. I like to post on a schedule for multi-chapter fics but only after itâs either completely done or mostly done so that thereâs no pressure to it.
Which fic are you most proud of?
Over The Hills And Far Away incorporated some personal bits of my past that were equal parts cathartic and difficult to write at times, so Iâd have to say that one! Itâs really satisfying to take experiences that you regret or that didnât end the way youâd hoped and give them a different ending in fiction.
How did you get the idea for never been afraid of any deviation?
The Eddie Month prompt for that day! Me and my co-mod for the event, nostalgicbones, included Bad Reputation by Joan Jett as a prompt and as I was listening to it, it got me thinking about how Eddie is someone who cares for those in less than ideal situationsâ maybe even to the point of weaponizing his own bad reputation to protect someone. In this case, that was Steve!
When writing the answers are all inside of this, what was something you didnât expect?
I didnât expect it to become multiple chapters! That one is part of my So Much For Stardust series (that I havenât forgotten about, Iâve just been busy with big bangs) so it was based on The Pink Seashell interlude from the album. I still donât know exactly how a 1-minute interlude turned into a 15k multi-chapter fic, but it was super fun to let go off the rails!
What inspired scar-crossed lovers?
Also a So Much For Stardust series fic, the first one in the series, actually. I heard Heaven, Iowa for the first time and wrote this based on that song in a day. My brain just kept rotating it around like a rotisserie chicken until I wrote it.
What was your favorite part to write from scar-crossed lovers?
This is ironic because Iâm not an angst-writer by nature, but writing about the slow deterioration of Eddieâs van as a symbol for the passage of time was really fun to do. Bittersweet, but it was one of those things that I didnât realize I was doing until I was in the middle of it and once I realized, I just carried it throughout!
How do/did you feel writing never been afraid of any deviation.?
Excited! It was the first time that I wrote pre-s4 steddie (which is wild that in two years, I just wrote that for the first time last fall?) and it was so fun to do!
What was the most difficult part of writing the answers are all inside of this.?
Probably balancing the kidsâ voices in the first chapter while still creating tension between Steve and Eddie.
Do you have a favorite scene and/or line from any of your fics?
It isnât one of the fics listed here, but in no better version I could pretend to be tonight, I loved writing the line âSomething about Steve feels like home, and Eddie is only familiar with houses.â Hurt/comfort, my beloved.
Do you have any upcoming projects or fics youâd like to share/promote?
Iâm planning on taking a break from big bangs for a bit to focus on some super neglected WIPs, so there are a few upcoming fics Iâm excited about! My Football AU, an ASMR Artist!Eddie x Insomniac!Steve AU, and Iâm working on a fic called Pickup Note with sidekick-hero and firefly-party that I cannot wait to dive into fully.
Outside of these questions, Is there anything YOU would like to add?
Just thank you so much for all that you do with this blog! The ship truly exploded overnight and there are so many incredible stories that Iâve completely missed just because theyâve fallen through the cracks. I really appreciate what youâre doing here and the undertaking that itâs been!
Thank you to our author, @thefreakandthehair, and our nominators, anonymous and @sidekick-hero! See more of @thefreakandthehair works featured on our page throughout the day!
Writerâs Spotlight is every Wednesday! Want to nominate an author? You can nominate them here!
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