#like she can be kind of emotional i guess but like...... cmon

[jeffannieftw]

If you had to pick an episode for Jeff and Annie to get together, which one would it be?

Hmmm excellent question

I think that, because it’s community and the focus has never been on relationships too much, I would’ve liked them doing relationship stuff on the sidelines. Like—

Maybe have them just hook up in season 4

add a scene at the end of the Christmas episode where everyone else has gone home and they are laughing about the day and Annie is helping clean.

She says something like “sorry if I made that get out of hand. I know I can be… dramatic… and too much”

And Jeff can say something like “cmon Annie. You’re never too much. You’re a perfect amount and make every situation better even when you make it worse”

He goes to move into the kitchen, or tries to ruffle her hair but she catches his hand, looking gobsmacked, and they look at each other

End episode

Then the next episode is the body switching episode (a lot of people say the best ep of season 4 and that’s fair, except troy treats poor Britta like crap)

Start it with Annie waking up in Jeff’s bed and sneaking out

Maybe they are kind of avoiding eye contact that day

When Jeff has his speech to Troy about how he wishes he was brave enough to commit to a relationship, maybe a line about how knowing troy makes him feel braver? Implied he’s thinking about Annie

At the end of the episode he goes to talk to Annie and it’s obvious he’s going to suggest they actually date but before he gets there she cuts him off and says:

“Jeff, knowing you has really helped me relax. I love that I don’t always have to be thinking of the future! I can just live my life and see where things go. I guess I’m more mature now!”

As she wanders off, it’s clear that Jeff is devastated

Then never address it again in season 4

In season 5, maybe one glance in the first episode that makes it clear that they aren’t sure where they left off

In the polygraph episode just add a line where pierce conveys to the gang

“did you know Mr. Winger and Ms. Edison have been seeing each other since they got back to greendale?”

Everyone is shocked

Jeff cries out “how could he know that”

Annie is like “pierce promised our monthly coffee catch ups were confidential!” Or something

Then when questioned, both insist “we’re casual! It’s casual!”

The rest of the season, their interactions are a bit different. They hold hands when people aren’t looking, he’s shown holding her food or bringing her coffee.

Season 5 finale

in the show has the Jeff-Britta engagement. If we really need to keep that we can have Jeff/Annie say they’ve ended things at the start of the episode.

But I say we get rid of the subplot.

Maybe instead he and Annie are talking about ending things in their casual relationship since it’s ~casual~ and they are going to have to separate when the school is closed.

And maybe she’s like “it works out; Abed wants to downsize to a cheaper place anyway; I’m going to transfer out of the city because city college doesn’t have forensics so I guess I’m moving.”

Both are sad

After Jeff’s burst of emotion that opens the door, Jeff stops Annie at the end of the episode

He says “I’m tired of pretending not to have emotions. I don’t want us to be casual, we saved the school so you can stay” and she’s like “but abed already found a one bedroom”

He’s like “move in with me.” She agrees.

Then in season 6, they just are together but it’s only shown in a few throwaway lines an episode

She can even still leave him for her job in the finale if they want it to be sad, but I’d prefer if in their last scene together, he’s like “I’ve never left Colorado but I’ve always wanted to travel, can I come with you?”

Because I hated that Jeff never got to go anywhere in his life

I think this way would lead to minimal changes, like max one subplot would need changing and like one minute’s worth of scenes for every episode I mentioned.

In conclusion:

hook up in season 4 Christmas ep; get outed in the polygraph episode; make it official in season 5 finale

#jeffannie #jeff x annie #annie x jeff #nbc community #community #annie edison #jeff winger #community tv #ask

[harufluff]

Hello☺️☺️ may I request numbers 25 and 36 from the fluff prompts list with Beomgyu please?

Have a great day!!

→○°「 lunch confession to you 」°○→

warnings - cursing, I guess suggestive but not really

genre - fluff, angst, high school au, best friends to lovers, nonidol!beomgyu x gender neutral reader (the x friend is a girl but you can read it how you want :))

prompt - #25 “Please just look at me while I confess, after that you can look anywhere you like, I swear.” + #36 “Not only am I deeply in love with you, you’re my best friend.”

requested - yes ty anon <333

a/n - this is cute. I know he's in his twenties but I like high school au. im like ranting about my school life in this aigeuhaigukaj. just go with me its life and this is whats happening to me so... also yes I named the friend after bitna from nevertheless.

do you ever imagine your whole world is crumbling?

well that's whats happening. ever since 7th grade you have been with one friend group. you thought they were the ones, that you would be with until after high school and stay friends with forever.

but what happens when who you thought was your best friend starts ignoring you because you start hanging out with other friends during school? they ignore you. 'why would she do that?' 'is it my fault or hers?' why won't everything just go back to the way it was?' cant she just get over it already and forgive?' 'will I ever be friends with her again?' me all these questions that are running though your head all at once.

it feels like its been a month since she started ignoring you. really its only been a few days but man, the tears you have shed for this one person that you thought you would be with forever is not worth your time. cause you're awesome and deserve better than that

you've been sitting with your friend bitna and her friends cause thankfully those weren't your only friends, and they've been really supportive of everything, regardless of knowing close to nothing of whats happening to you.

but the one person that has been though everything with you is your childhood friend...

choi beomgyu.

you met in 5th grade, two years before your other friends, and he's been there for you ever since. he's the friend that you dont necessarily hang out with all the time, but when you see each other in the hallway you always make eye contact. he's always been the first person to find you and make you feel better when you're sad.

you've always known that you feel something more than a friend. but do you have time for that? no you're a high school student what are you talking about?

but lately you've been neglecting him, just trying to keep the drama away. all your emotions and school plus your romanic feelings? no that's a bad mix of feelings. feelings suck

back to real life, still in math. math has never been your best subject but you can survive and at lease get a b or something. thank god there is at least one friend in the friend group you've been sitting with is in every one of your classes.

'y/n, cmon its lunch. you gonna sit with us again?' bitna asked

your brain finally came back to the real world.

'huh? oh oh yea, if thats ok.' you answered, still feeling a bit bad for 'invading' the friend group.

'you never have to ask to sit with us. we like you with us. plus I dont want you feeling bad anymore. its making me sad too'. you smiled at your friends kindness.

'thanks'

you made your way to the field where they sit and sat down with the others. you failed to notice beomgyu staring at you from the other side of the field. you still felt a bit uncomfortable sitting with them so you tried to read while why gossiped about guys and who they think they like and what girls are going to make what sports team. you tried to block it all out until you heard your name.

'oh yea 'y/n knows him! dont you y/n?'

everyone was looking at you and bitna's eyes were glowing with wonder.

'wait what? who do I know?'

'CHOI BEOMGYU. YOU KNOW HIM RIGHT?!'

you slapped your hand over her mouth trying to keep the attention off of you. but sadly the whole field knew. you looked around the area scanning for any sign of the friends your trying to avoid. before you knew it, the one and only choi beomgyu started walking over to you with a smirk and two other friends behind him.

'you bracing about me y/n?' he asked you with a teasing sound to his voice. you glared at him.

'shut up. I didnt say your name idiot. now fuck off.'

oof. now that hurt. he knew something was wrong but he didnt think it was that bad that you would call him an idiot. he walked over to your side while you didnt even give him a second glance. he leaned over your shoulder and whispered in your ear,

'y/n i know something is wrong. why dont you just tell me?'

you shoved him to the side getting him away from you, again still not looking him in the eyes. he looked at you for a second in disbelief. his face changed. he grabbed your hand harshly and tugged you away from the group. you dragged you through the hallway and finally to the entrance and made you sit down on the low wall outside the school. he put his hands on either side of your hips, making you eye level with him.

'what the fuck is wrong with you?! whats up that's making you so unhinged with everything?! you never answer my texts or calls, never look at me in the hall way, and now you tell me to fuck off?! what the hell dude?!'

he had an angry look in his eyes while yelling at you from what felt like a cementer away from yours. and that's it. that was all you had left in you. you broke. you started crying from all the emotions stored up for all the emotions stored up inside. he just look at you in surprise as you just started breaking down infant of his eyes.

'hey hey. im sorry I yelled. please stop crying. oh shit I dont know how to deal with emotions-'

you continued to cry and he just stood there and let you. he didnt say anything until your cries died down to a quiet hiccups.

'y/n. cmon look at me. whats happening? you know you can tell me'.

you did as he said. you told him everything that has been happening, stressing you out, making you feel sad in general. why wouldn't you? he's the one person that has been with the through it all. he stared at you a bit fish eyed as he tried to conceal with anger mixed with sympathy mixed with every emotion ever. when you were finally done, he took in one big deep breath.

'how would you feel if I told you something that might make you feel really happy or even more stressed.' you looked in his eyes, his eyes that are normally filled with mischievousness, but right now were filled with honesty. you looked away.

'I dont know beomgyu...'

'what if I told you its something that's been stressing me out' he cut you off. you looked at him again.

'ok then if you put it like that. shoot'.

'I love you'

you looked at him with wide eyes, then smiled and looked down with your hand on your face.

“Please just look at me while I confess, after that you can look anywhere you like, I swear.”

you finally made eye contact with his and say his deep brown eyes. you forgot the butterflies it gave you to look at him like that.

'look. I've always had feelings for you ever since the first day we met in 5th grade. you make me happy to be around and every time you smile I get massive butterflies and I just wanna smiled too. it fucking hurt when you started ignoring me this year y/n. I thought you hated me.' he was starting to tear up. you could feel it.

'Not only am I deeply in love with you, you’re my best friend. I want to be with you forever. and I know this might make you uncomfortable and shit but if you dont feel the same just percent this never--'

you stopped his rambling by kissing his lips that you have wanted to kiss for too long. It was a sweet, chaste, long kiss. you could feel that his eyes were still wide open while yours were closed. you felt him finally close them.

he grabbed your cheeks in both hands and tilted his head deepening the kiss that both of you were longing for. it felt like it could go on forever and ever, but you pulled away when you felt your lungs tighten.

he kept your face close and leaned his forehead agains yours. his eyes were still closed as you both tried catching your breaths. then his sweet eyes full of love made contact with yours. you leaned in again and pecked his lips. once, twice, three times.

'I love you too. so much' you whispered. you both started giggling quietly trying not to get caught, considering you probably just missed a whole period.

'cmon. lets go back to my place.' he said already walking away from the school with your hand.

'why? we dont even have out stuff?'

'we dont need anything except each other and my bed.' he smirked at you.

'YAH. CHOI BEOMGYU YOU DIRTY SHI-'

'QUIET DOWN I WAS KIDDING' he leaned down fast and kissed your lips to shut you up like you did to him just a few minutes ago. 'we can get our stuff tomorrow.' you giggled at how exited he seemed.

'I just want to cuddle with my baby ok? geez' he said sarcastically with so much love you couldn't even explain it.

I want a beomgyu. :(( idc if anyone reads my little blurbs at the bottom but im gonna say this anyway cause I think I need to get this off my chest. I am having a similar problem at school that y/n is having in this cause my friend that I thought was like 'the one' is ignoring me and its making me really sad and depressed. so I want everyone who reads this who might have not expired this yet or has, that its natural and people all handle emotions differently and you just need to be the bigger person and just be there for them until they pass this faze. anyway thanks ily <33333

#txt beomgyu #beomgyu x reader #choi beomgyu #beomgyu #beomgyu fluff #txt fluff #beomgyu angst #tomorrow x together #beomgyu x y/n #beomgyu prompt #tomorrow x tomorrow #tomorrow by together #beomgyu txt #beomgyu scenarios #beomgyu suggestive #txt #txt scenarios #txt angst #txt suggestive

[rk-ceres]

Blue Ain't Your Color

George Weasley x ________ just fluffy things i guess

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____ was sitting with her best friend on the steps of the shop after hours George and his girlfriend broke up a week ago and she had been harassing him non stop and he has been down hes been plastering a smile on his face acting like hes fine but ____, ____ could tell he was miserable having to grovel with Angelina to leave him alone. Ginny and Fred decided to take him to a muggle karaoke bar that ____ frequented, the group was a few drinks in she broke away from the crowd paying the machine grabbing the mic choosing the song the song started playing as she walked up to the group her white body con dress bringing the mic to her lips “i can see you over there staring at your drink watchin’ that ice sink all alone tonight” she started George’s head snapped to her Ginny’s mouth fell to the ground never having heard her sing before out of their seven year friendship, and surviving a war together. Fred gave her a small smile giving her a slight nod knowing how they felt about each other he thought that George and ____ were both blind and in denial. After all its not just a river that theyve been too in Egypt. George was already there when it came to ____ Fred believed that George? He was just too shy to show it he glanced to his twin who was staring right at ____ as she continued to sing to him. Out of every single person in the crowded bar. She was singing to George.

“and chances are youre sittin’ here in this bar ‘cause she Ain’t treatin’ you right” she stopped right in front of him holding her hand out for him George looked at her hand then back up at her face. Her eyes softened at him as she waited for him to take her hand. _____ knew that he was hurting and that his wings were damaged but she wanted to give him that push he needed to fly again. It was killing her seeing him so low and so sad. ‘Cmon George arent you going to tell me what happened between you and Angie? You always tell me everything’ ____ put a comforting hand on his shoulder ‘its nothing important Lady’ George gave her a sad smile ‘im just done with it. Its not worth the hurt anymore’ he continued ‘you ever going to stop calling me Ladybug?’ ___ said frustratedly ‘you ever going to stop being afraid of Ladybugs?’ He shot back ‘OH SHUT UP YOU PRATT!’ ___ whacked his shoulder laughing the first good laugh George had all week he looked at her biting his lip ‘you always knew how to make me feel better when im feeling down ____. Even if you gave me the space i needed to let my relationship grow.. you didnt push you let me figure out my emotions you read social ques and you just made everything so easy. Its always easy with you’ he whispered the last part ‘its easy because i knew you and you knew me since we were in nappies. Our mums are best friends they always said me you and Freddie were jointed at the hip’ ___ smiled at him George gulped down shaking his head again looking at her palm then back up at her the sparkle in her eye he noticed right away its the sparkle she got when she looked at him and only him George’s heart sped up at the thought

 “well its probably not my place but im going to say it anyway ‘cause you look like you havent felt the fire had a little fun hadnt had a smile in a while baby” she sung waiting for his hand slowly he smiled softly at the beautiful girl in front of him Fred looked at her face as she looked at him it was so full of love and kindness he smiled and shook his head at his brother he looked at George and rolled his eyes “you idiot.” Fred whispered before he nudged George with his elbow “dance. Shes asking you to dance with her.” Fred rolled his eyes George glared at Fred “shut up” George said to his twin as he grabbed ____ hand allowing her to pull him up and into the middle of the dance floor he stared deep into her face studying every square inch of her face trying to memorize this moment ____ bit her lip as she put his hand on her hip the hand not holding the mic around his neck slowly rocking back and fourth keeping the mic close to her lips delivering the next line in the song “blue looks good on the sky. Looks good on that neon buzzin on the wall but darlin’ it dont match your eyes” she sung as he brought his other hand to her hip George couldnt help but notice how this… this moment. Him and her together on this dance floor. Just felt right. It felt like the world was slowing down. The crowd that was cheering her on as she sang was getting softer and softer as he started to lead her in the dance he sighed out fluttering his eyes closed, fingers slightlu digging into ladybugs skin… his Ladybug… pulling her closer to him she smiled at the gesture butterflies filling her stomach dancing here. With the bestfriend she was crushing on since third year ‘i really dont feel like going out tonight Fred, Gin. I just want to stay home and finish doing inventory. The shop needs to get this stuff done’ George protested ‘I’ve already done all the inventory and catalogued all products that need to be restocked and created. You and Fred have a to do list to for fill tomorrow morning and over the weekend curtsey of Ginny and i’ ___ smirked ‘you have no excuse. You are getting dressed. And coming with us no ands ifs or buts about it George Fabian Weasley!’ Ginny scolded him ‘has anyone told you that you sound like mum when you yell?’ George smirked at his favorite sibling she pulled out her wand ‘you want to say that again George?’ She said lowly ‘you wouldnt dare’ he said smiling ‘try me’ he smirked at the memory when ____’s voice pulled him out of his memories again

“im tellin’ you you dont need that girl, its so black and white shes stealing your thunder baby blue aint your color” she looked deeply in his eyes trying to tell him exactly how she felt about him without actually having to say a word Fred leaned into Ginny ‘ten galleons’ he whispered ‘nah. Its going to happen after her birthday theres no way he’s going to jump right in’ Ginny crossed her arms over her chest ‘youre wrong little sister’ Fred chuckled looking back at ____ and George ‘he’s been in love with her since we were six’ Fred huffed ‘i have no idea what he was thinking dating Angelina so long’ Fred added ‘probably didnt want the dynamic to change. Scared of losing her’ Ginny commented looking to her Older brother and then to the dance floor again ‘besides. Im sure mum wins this one. She called it from the start’ Ginny shook her head. George breathed out pulling her body closer to his as they swayed in each others arms he brought his head down to hers as he listened to her sing to him. He thought back through everything how she had comforted him listened to him rant she’d just sit there and listen she didnt say anything she gave him that shoulder to lean and cry on constantly his eyebrows furrowed as he thought back to everything. For as long as he could remember its been ____ and George. George and ____. She was the one who helped him fix things with his girlfriend for years how she wanted him to be happy… things finally started to click into place for him everything shes ever done wasnt because she was happy for him it was because she wanted him to be happy even if it wasnt with her he shut his eyes furrowing his brows “I'm not tryna Be another justPick you upKinda guyTryna drink you upTryna take you home” she paused cupping his cheek in her hand making him snap his eyes open again she looked at him like he was the only man in the world. The way she was looking at him in this moment caused Georges mouth to run dry and his heart to stop the nerves and butterflies he felt when he realized that this is how she had always looked at him she had always looked at him like he was the only thing that mattered. Like he was the only man she saw. ‘Hey you look dashing’ she walked into the room as he and Fred got ready for ule ball she straightened Georges tie before going to Fred ‘ready?’ She smiled up at Fred glancing back to George ‘Angelina is a lucky girl.’___ commented with a small frown ‘you look beautiful ____’ Fred said as he put the corsage on her hand she pinned his rose to his dress robe jacket George mentally cursed himself for not seeing the hurt in her eyes as the three of them walked out he slightly gripped her hips more dancing a little more enthusiastic as he looked into her beautiful eyes. He bit his lip leaning closer to her noses butting up against each other. He looked into her eyes… his chocolate orbs looking into her ____ ones. The eyes he could stare into for hours and get lost in them she hoped that this song could get him to understand what shes been trying to tell him not knowing he finally understood he understood everything ‘there it is Gin’ Fred commented ‘he finally figured it out for himself’ Fred smirked ‘yeah but that doesnt mean that hes going to do anything about it!’ Ginny whisper yelled to Fred ‘oh come on. Have a little more faith in George’ Fred rolled his eyes again 

“but i don’t understand how another woman can take your sun and turn it ice cold” she sung to him staring straight into his eyes his brown eyes staring back at her as he grabbed her hand and spun her out and back to him intertwining the hands as they danced free hand on her hip much like when they danced together at yule ball only now it wasnt platonic. Not for him. Not anymore. He softly smiled at her placing a small chaste kiss on her head right where her hairline began as they danced together ‘hey hey hey!’ ____ yelled ‘TOO FAR! George shes your girlfriend youre out of line!’ ____ yelled at George after he had yelled at Angelina ‘she was just trying to get you better your hip is broken. And you need the PT!’ ____ yelled again ‘YOU NEED TO APOLOGIZE IMMEDIATELY’ ____ stared him down ‘i know youre in pain but you dont get to take it out on her get your ass out of fucking bed and do your fucking PT.’ She scolded ‘i did not take a wall to the back of my head to save Fred just to let you lose your ability to walk’ she muttered as he stared at her blankly for defending his girlfriend ‘thank you ____’ Angelina said while taking the other side helping George walk _____ has always been fearless, George thought to himself spinning her again effortlessly “well, i think ive had enough to drink and its makin’ me think i just might tell you if i was a painter id paint you bright” she sang with gravel in her voice as he dipped her bringing her back up tighter to him swaying again small smile playing at his lips he flushed red as she cupped his face brushing her thumb over his chapped lips catching a tear that shed out of his eye he looked at her with the same amount of adoration she was looking at him with he nuzzled his face into her free hand looking at her trying to communicate what he wanted to say to her through his eyes like how she was with him their entire lives as he danced with her “baby blue looks good on the sky… looks good on that neon buzzing on the wall but darlin’ it dont match your eyes”

she smiled softly at him his breath caught in his throat ‘are you sleeping with ____’ she asked hands on her hips george was taken aback ‘youre crazy shes my best friend theirs nothing going on between me and ____’ he laughed ludicrously ‘do you think im stupid George i see the way you look at her!’ ‘And how do i look at her tell me love seriously youre over reacting!’ ‘You look at her like shes the most important thing in the world youve NEVER looked at me like that and im your girlfriend George!’ She yelled ‘yeah. While youre running around with Blaise Zabini!’ He finally yelled at her ‘YOU THINK I DIDNT KNOW! HES BEEN IN LOVE WITH YOU SINCE FOURTH AND I SIT BACK AND GRIT MY TEETH CAUSE YOU SAY ITS NOTHING! I RESPECT YOUR FRIENDSHIPS BUT SUDDENLY MINE IS A PROBLEM!’ He yelled ‘suddenly?!? Suddenly?!? Shes always been a problem shes always wanted you!’ She yelled at him chest heaving trying to catch her breath ‘me or her.’ she said crossing her arms over her chest ‘im not doing this with you love’ he mimicked her stance ‘how long have you been sleeping with Blaise’ he shifted his weight on the balls of his feet ‘you came home last week. With his cologne all over you. And a hickey on your ribs. A hand print on your ass. How long have you been cheating on me Ange. I know. So might as well just out with it. You get rid of him then we’ll talk.’ He asked calmly ‘her. Or. Me. Whats it going to be im not doing shit George. Not until that slut is out of your life’ he pinched his head in frustration he laughed a frustrated laugh ‘her.’ Her jaw dropped ‘her because youve already chose him. Now pack your shit and get. Out. Of. My. Flat’ ‘you dont mean that George’ it was her turn to laugh as he flicked his wand her clothes packing itself into a bag ‘i want you out of my flat. Now.’ He re iterated ‘you’re seriously choosing that skank over me!’ She yelled ‘___ never cheated on me. You did. This is the third time ive caught you cheating im done. DONE.’ He yelled ‘I never touched _____. Youve touched Blaise.’ George walked into his room dropping her bag outside the door and locked his door with magic “im telling you you dont need that girl its so black and white she’s stealing your thunder baby blue aint your color” she brought her nose to his shaking the memory from his head as his hand pulled her hips flush to his as she sang the chorus again “youre amazing ____” he whispered her eyes widened at the softness in his voice. A voice he’s only ever used with his girlfriend before blush creeping to her cheeks “im sorry… im sorry for everything Ladybug… i…. I understand now. I understand it I understand you” he said softly pulling her body closer to his he bit his lip “could you ever forgive me? Im so dumb” he whispered in her ear spinning her again she smiled at him

“Blue aint your color mmmm, mmm no baby come here baby let me light up your world Baby blue aint your color, blue aint your color, blue aint your color” she wrapped the mic arm around his neck foreheads together as her hand came to the back of his neck “theres that smile… that real smile…” she whispered to him “you should wear it more. Its beautiful” she felt his arms tighten again she turned slightly giving the mic away turning her attention back to him “youre beautiful.” He said she wrapped her arm around his neck again foreheads still touching his hot breath on her face “you’re beautiful, smart, funny, sexy, romantic, kind, and caring. All those love letters you helped me write. The advice you gave me for her. Keeping us together for so long. Those cheesy poems you wrote. They werent really for her were they? They were for me. You wrote them for me. Youre in love with me arent you?” Her breath caught in her throat “wipe that scared look off your face because” he breathed out opting to kiss her instead his lips brushed against hers softly when she didnt pull away he placed them fully on hers “i love you ____” he whispered against her lips “Finally” _____ whispered kissing him back “lets go home baby” George whispered into her lips again leading her out of the bar 

Fred smirked at Ginny. "you owe me ten galleons" he laughed watching ____ and his brother leave the bar "shut your face you arse" Ginny rolled her eyes as she handed him the galleons "thank you" Fred smirked

#george weasley #george weasley x fem #george weasleyxreader #george wealsey imagine #fred and george

[pontiussy]

You Don’t Need Him- Chris Pontius

I’m going through a breakup rn so this is kind of a vent thing for me. Basically Y/N is a fem!member of the Jackass crew, and just went through a messy breakup with her boyfriend.

I stopped posting to this account because I was embarrassed but I have some stuff in the drafts I will start posting soon. I hope you enjoy <3

Warnings: mention of being very sick and not eating

It was about that time to start shooting. Y/N was up to watch the next stunt, but was thankfully not a participant. She was physically ill, and a stunt or bit felt too much to her right now. She didn’t have a cold or the flu- she was so heartbroken that it had made her ill.

Yet another boyfriend, gone. She was used to heartbreak but it was starting to get ridiculous. She was in such terrible condition that she was in a constant state of nausea, causing her to be unable to even eat. She was dizzy and her muscles were tense and sore. She didn’t need to be at work today at all.

They were shooting in an office space building that day. They were currently shooting on the 2nd floor, while the 3rd floor was being used as a break and dressing area. Y/N knew that she had to be to the shooting area in about 10-15 minutes, but she just couldn’t move. She sat on the couch in their break area by herself, sobbing as quietly as possible. She couldn’t have anyone hear her. There was already this stigma around being the girl jackass and she didn’t wanna seem like a wussy.

Chris couldn’t help but notice the sound of sniffles coming from the break area. Y/N was under the impression that everyone had already left, but Chris wasn’t involved in the stunt being filmed at the time. Chris peered around the corner. “Y/N?”

Y/N wiped her eyes and pulled herself together very quickly, something she had mastered in order to not let anyone see her true emotions. “Hey man what’s up”, she said.

“Y/N I saw you upset, it’s okay. You don’t have to hide that from me”. Y/N pouted at his words and sunk into the couch. “Aw cmere”, the handsome man cooed, sitting down next to her and putting his arms around her. He pet her hair softly.

“Now what’s wrong?”

“God. This guy. I’m heartbroken again”, she said, defeated. “He hurt me so bad, I was foolishly in love with him too”.

“Y/N we knew something wasn’t right. All of us could tell.

“Well that makes me feel great”, she hummed, sarcastically.

“Y/N every time you bring him around he gives off this weird energy. None of us liked him much. I could really tell that he made you feel bad. You are normally so outspoken and badass, but around him you get kinda sheepish. And that’s just not you”.

Y/N grumbled and buried her face in Chris’s chest. “I know. And I hate it. He drained me of myself. I had to let go but GOD it sucks.”

“Hey hey I know. I know. I’m so proud of you. You ARE a badass lady. You can do anything these jackasses can do and more. And it makes me so proud that you aren’t letting some guy get in the way of that. You don’t need him”. Chris held her into his chest and pet her hair. He rocked her slightly, and hummed until her sniffling stopped.

“Thank you, Chris”.

“No need to thank me, cmon, let’s go watch this stunt to cheer you up some. You could use a laugh. Hell I’ll stay and watch too.”

Y/N raised up a little, and Chris wiped the stale tears from her cheeks, and held out his hand. She placed her hand in his, and smiled up at him. He lead her out of the break room and to the elevator, never letting go of her hand.

“Hey Y/N?”

“Yeah?”

“One more thing”

The elevator doors closed and they were the only two inside. He placed a playful kiss on her forehead, and squished her cheeks a little.

“I’ve always wanted to do that”, he giggled. His giggles were contagious.

The elevator door opened to Johnny standing directly outside, being fully witness to their childish giggling and hand holding.

“Well little lady I was about to come lookin for ya, but I guess Pontius did that for me”. He raised an eyebrow but turned back around towards the filming area.

They didn’t seem to mind. Y/N was too focused on the peace that Chris was helping her to achieve. She hadn’t felt at peace in so long, and Chris was able to bring it out of her. He was a sweet and handsome man, and was always making her laugh. His long hair looked beautiful resting against his toned shoulders, and he had an intoxicating smile. His laugh made her feel warm, and he was always so kind to her. Pontius would have killed someone for Y/N. Everything felt so cheesy and perfect with him. This was definitely where she was meant to be.

I hope someone gets enjoyment out of me trying to cope with a breakup lmfao!! I’m not entirely confident in my writing skills yet pls be nice to me ;(

#chris pontius #jackass #jackass hcs #jackass imagine #jackass headcanons #jackass fanfic #chris pontius headcanons #wildboyz #pontius #party boy

[energywarning]

ok im loving these. do you think eight experiences pain from the sanitized ink stains/scars. how do they handle it (<- has far too many ideas on how this stuff works and wants to hear others' opinions)

Well the way i see it eight s scars (scar? Bc she has one big one on her back pretty much. Stupid tests... she had some stains on her claws from when she removed the rest of the goo from three s head but 1. Wasnt painful weirdly enough 2. It faded away p much after.) kind of like. mainly affects the outer skin + a bit of the underlying layer of like. Tissue. Sorta.

So it heals over time. very well. Pearl spent the big bucks to get her to the city s best private clinic (though sanitization ink related injuries is like... unheard of so it was p much just basic chemical burn related type of care id say), i mean the scar is still visible so im not talking abt aesthetics i mean like the pain. After 2-3 months she feels nothing physically. Shes resilient, to say the least.

but for like the first 2 weeks its weird bc shes like. In pain but ok about it most of the times but then she gets these crazy flare ups and it feels like it burns and its so so painful she cries.

So She Does Not handle it id say bc there is nothing she can do about it ? Nothing to handle. She asks 4 (3 didnt live w them at the apartment at that time) to put some ice cube pack on her back (or she gets it herself when 4 isnt there) and just lays on the couch or bed and waits till the pain is gone.

She had one moment where it hurt extremely badly when hanging out w 3 outside and after some guessing (8 was unable to speak from the pain) 3 runs to some grocery store nearby and comes back w a bag of frozen green peas LOL.

So yeah after it heals no physical pain. But maybe she has some... emotional pain ? Sometimes she puts on clothes and winces bc she expects it to hurt and then it doesnt hurt and shes like "ahhaha right im so stupid" also on one hand shes like proud of it in a way where it shows what she went thru and all but also she is aware of beauty standards and she wonders if like. People think its ugly secretly Sometimes and make fun of her behind her back. And she doesnt care about being ugly but itd still hurt bc that scar is a part of her so itd feel like an insult to her person basically

(and sometimes she wonders if 3 think its ugly which is LITERALLY the funniest person to worry about when it comes to this like hey the almost half of 3 s face is scarred from this shit... do YOU think shes ugly- no ? So cmon)

[coulsonlives]

Well that FNAF movie was, um.. not very good. Idk what I was expecting, but I was expecting a little more.

The production value was good overall, the music ruled and the animatronics were really well done. But Vanessa's dialogue and constant 'i am mysterious lady character, dun dun dun' deflections every other sentence made me wanna pull my hair out. Even though there was a reason behind her not intervening/warning Mike and his daughter about the springs, it really didn't come off like that, it just came off like she was an inept cop, like some random lady cosplaying as a cop instead. The movie was total garbage at showing any kind of genuine subtlety or ulterior motives, so everything just came off as the writers not being good at their jobs. The way the camera moved to Afton when he was a career counsellor also screamed 'i'm a villain twirling my moustache' and it was super corny.

And tbh, Josh Hutcherson wasn't on his a-game here lmao. There were scenes where we should have seen some kinda surprise or emotion, but legit ALL he could do was stare like a dead-eyed bass, and I was like cmon man.

Also, still super pissed that they totally RUINED the big payoff with the kids being the ghosts in the trailer, and the movie wasn't any better with revealing it, there was no real surprise or anything. And I'm just thinking, if someone didn't know the franchise, they would've just groaned like, 'i can see this coming a mile away'. Detective Pikachu wasn't that amazing either, but at least people who weren't into Pokemon didn't feel supremely ripped off like they saw the entire movie in the trailer. A lot of people I know didn't see the 'twist' in that movie coming. This one, it basically smacks you over the head with it and says 'enjoy, fool'.

Also, I can't remember which animatronic it was, but the person getting bitten in half was kinda unrealistic. It was way too fluid and smooth! Bitch be trying to get through bones and shit, human bodies come with a lot of resistance. There would be at least a lil bit of that, even for an animatronic with decent bite pressure.

The animatronic eyes didn't bother me as much as I expected them to, which I guess is another plus, but I'm still wondering if it would've been better with the creepy eyes. And some of the shots were good (Afton being dragged back into the closet oml?!), but it doesn't make up for the rest of the movie unfortunately. Except maybe the poor lawyer guy, he was amazing lol.

TLDR, it wasn't good. Probably worth a watch if you can see it for free.

#fnaf #five nights at freddy's #fnaf movie #fnaf spoilers #fnaf movie spoilers

[augustameretrix]

ok I might be over sulemio not getting a kiss because of the gundam main couple treatment (which isn’t even true by the way) yadda yadda HOWEVER. I still feel like there’s stuff, entire scenes even, missing - which I guess goes for the entirety of s2:

- someone pointed out that in their reunion in episode 22 Suletta doesn’t explicitly forgive Miorine, instead only urges her to move forward together, which I think it’s perfect because at that moment there’s other more pressing shit going on and they can’t do much more than set a new basis for their relationship. What I would have liked is a subsequent scene in which they actually build on it. I guess we did get Miorine telling Guel to back off and assisting Suletta in raising the Calibarn’s score (beautiful scene btw) showing that she can be relied upon again but... I dunno what about a tiny scene for just the two of them? alone?

- no tomatoes in the finale. arguably they’re more of a Notrette thing, but they’re also about Miorine and Suletta, both in and of themselves (Suletta is the first to be given a tomato and allowed in the greenhouse etc) and insofar as Notrette is Miorine’s mother. Just like we see Suletta achieving her dream of living with her family and working on building a school (or two) thanks to Miorine, we should see Miorine achieving her dream of going to Earth and continuing her mother’s tomato legacy thanks to Suletta. Miorine’s symbol of connection to her mother, to Suletta and to others is missing from the finale.

- a wedding. this should be self-explanatory. you (the show) can’t have “marriage” as one of your main themes, set up an expectation through a lot of dialogue, double down on said expectation despite the multiple chances to subvert it and then not show the wedding. cmon. guess a wedding would’ve entailed a kiss (there we go) so it’s no good. hmmm.

and finally, but this comes down to personal taste, what struck me when I first started watching (UC) gundam is that some scenes have a distinctly erotic tone. yknow it has the kind of scenes you watch and youre like “wait what is thi-oooh its like that ok“. so among the main couples you have kamille cornering fa against a wall and pressing his whole body against her, nina draping herself over uraki because he’s too rough with the gundam’s levers, amuro and char tumbling in the grass and so on. I quit like this aspect of the show because it makes a lot of sense for a bunch of emotional teens/young adults/grown-ass adults to be horny on top of everything.

for reference, the closest gwitch comes to this is in ep 8 or so when Shaddiq is at the greenhouse and Miorine is looking up at him while laying on her back while the camera lingers on her legs. as far as I’m concerned sulemio don’t get one such scene, what they have is lots of rather sweet and wholesome scenes, which is FINE because it still gets the point across, but it’s- we could’ve had more layers to it by gundam’s own standards is what I’m saying (btw if the writers intended sulemio to be canonical ace rep they should’ve inserted something to that effect, otherwise it’s just a lazy post hoc cop-out a-la-jkr). Instead to me it feels like either the writers or the producers consciously chickened out of explicit gay stuff and settled with the whole uwu cute wlw vibe. yes really, I think it’s that simple.

like - you’ve got an engagement, you’ve got the theme of premarital sex in the tempest, play with that concept a little bit! you already reference utena, why not give a nod to its most sensual aspects? have Earth House raunchily and mercilessly teasing Suletta, have Miorine be more forward and Suletta more repressed, show us that these two girlfriends want each other in a more base sense! there were so many possibilities. but maybe it’s just me

#all in all the finale wasnt bad but it was the worthy conclusion of a lackluster second cours #still fun i gotta say #the fun factor is the major thing gwitch has going on imo together with the art #sulemio #the witch from mercury #gundam the witch from mercury #gwitch #gundam

[thuidium-delicatulum]

3!!

rant?

i have some random rants saved in my notes app

i dont know who wrote this and i dont remember but it wasnt me!

i dont know if it counts as a rant

tw: passing mention of sh??

could i please get better cmon whatevers out there i know this is just me and the others but hes really not in the best place at the moment and i kinda want moss to get better because the eternal emptiness is getting a bit old if theres something i dont know someone just please make him a bit better hes been through a lot and if im honest im tired of being the one who cleans up the blood after a while that gets old you have to understand jack isnt so perfect, isnt even a nice person but thats kind of the issue so just hm make him better or give him a nice future or make things seem a little more realistic so i dont have to be here so often cmon i dont know what i expect to happen speaking to the void like this only receiving an echo and never an answer but maybe jack can read this later and smile or cry or laugh or whatever emotion thing means sad, yk how it goes. okay goodbye i guess

jack if you're reading this drink some fucking water we're so dehydrated dude we've gotta actually keep going or we're gonna fucking die and that could be bad (serious injury sounds fun but i dont want you to go through that friend) think of the child! honestly megan'll be so upset if she finds out you didn't eat today, you'll kill the 'corpse' as she now calls it (thanks blair) and she'll be gone! okay goodbye im going to drink water and get us some sleep, see where that gets us (also jack stop listening to sad classical music its stuck in my head)

also this scary little thing

tw: uh mentions of hurting people inside your head? i dont even know

im sorry i didnt mean to, i deleted everything anyway, it was just an instinct, i didnt break the rules i promise, dont hurt her please

so yeah sorry about that!

[slut4sway]

Hall/Smith there was only one bed pleek

someone lit from within

blurring out my periphery

my smile is like i won a contest

and to hide that would be so dishonest

and it’s fine to fake it till you make it

til you do, til it’s true

and it’s like snow on the beach

weird but fuckin beautiful

🎧••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🫙

and they were roommates

tags : sharing a bed, getting together, friends to lovers, crush denial/internalized hatred, awkward, bro cuddling, fluff, requested, breakup recovery, taylor hall/craig smith, bruins ensemble

notes : i’ve never written this rare pair hope it’s all good!!

the boys were in new york for an away game, tensions were high as the rangers were playing pretty good this season. it’s been a rough couple of weeks for the entire team; but especially smith. he’s had some pretty nasty shit go down with his ex girlfriend and another guy. poor guy hasn’t been able to sleep for more than 3 hours without waking up on the verge of tears. everything’s been kind of difficult, with all the stress of the team and working out roomates hassle. because he zoned out, craig ended up sharing a room with taylor because everyone else had made arrangements to share a room with their best friends, and maybe the boys just figured. honestly, was it a blessing or a curse? he’s had a heart-wrenching crush on his best friend for years, but knowing he couldn’t have him made everything a living hell. he’s tried to deny it; get a girlfriend as a cover up but it just seemed to make matters worse, bottling up his emotions like that. something in taylor and the way he treated him just put him in a chokehold.

“okay there, bud?” the canadian beside him called out. craig had been so obviously pondering over something, and obviously caught taylor’s attention.

“um- great. just thinking… i guess” he awkwardly fibbed. he was definitely not fine. being in love with taylor and his ex still running through his mind stressed him out.

“you don’t look okay.. i can tell when your lying, smitty.” god that stupid nickname. taylor replied, tilting his head to match the angle of his friends.

“really i’m fine..” craig responded, slightly irritated by his observation. really he didn’t want to be ‘not okay’.

“cmon, i can tell. what’s on your mind? is it your ex?” the younger man interrogated, determined to find the reason to his friends stoic yet tense expression.

smith silently nodded his head. why did he absolutely despise the way he knew? he didn’t want him to know the real reason. he wasn’t completely lying, though. his ex was still running around his mind.

“she was a fucking bitch. i hated her im sorry but it had to be said. maybe this would be a good time to tell you i never got a good feeling about her but i just- wanted to keep you happy.” taylor insulted, following up with a confession.

craig clenched his jaw at his swears, but mostly of all his secret he had released so non-chalantly. he seriously wanted to keep him happy? he really wanted to say how much he hated big, dumb taylor. how he hated his best friend. how he hated he loved him more than a friend should. how he hated him and how he cared so much. how he didn’t tell him the truth just so he could stay content. but he hated most of all how he didn’t hate him. how he wishes he could just tell him he belonged with taylor. but those words would never be said, right?

“maybe you were right. i kind of knew you didn’t like her.” smith trailed off, still staring off into the passing trees as the bus rolled down the slow transition from trees to the mountains of barely upstate new york.

“i’m sorry for bringing her up.. on the bright side i’ve got you as a a roommate again” taylor tried to lighten the mood. he rested a hand on the older man’s knee, pushing out an awkward apology. maybe that made things worse.

craig tensed up at the touch, he hoped he didn’t hear him right. it wasn’t really a surprise they were going to be staying in the same room, but ever since the breakup hes wanted taylor more than ever. scared to say or do something he might regret, he just looked away at his sleeping teammates.

•••

the drive was long and dreary, the dead of winter in new york was not pretty at all. city traffic of downtown manhattan wasn’t much better. it felt like a release as soon as they pulled up to their hotel, looking up at the industrial style and sleek structure. the bus came to a quiet halt, the loss of movement in the vehicle breaking the constance of the boys’ naps.

“fucking new york.. i hate it here” fliggy groaned in the back.

“it’s not that bad.. i mean it could be worse right?” mcavoy chimed in.

“well you think so cause you grew up like half an hour from here or whatever the fuck-“ waking fliggy from his nap and speaking to him wasn’t the smartest decision.

smith tuned out the bickering in the background, as he got out of his seat to stretch. taylor followed, as he brought his arms over his head and released the pressure. craig subtly took a glance at his exposed midriff, keeping the picture of his happy trail and tanned abs in his mind. what the hell was he thinking? this was gonna be a long night.

taylor rubbed his stubble, cracking his neck while he trodded off the bus. he followed craig into the building.

“i’ll get us checked in with the boys, alright? just go take a minute.. i know things are uh- pretty rough right now.” he told smith. everything just felt more awkward, they weren’t the friends they were when smith had just ignored his feelings. it seemed like taylor knew, the way he bit his lip to self soothe seemed to tell craig everything he needed to know but left him with so many questions.

smith just gave him a thankful glance before he trudged over to a seating area by a semi enclosed sun room. the sky grew dull, more so than it had been on the drive here. darker as well, as the evening progressed. raindrops started to trickle down onto the glass. a thousand thoughts came rushing into his head the second he sat down, it was so overwhelming it almost made him dizzy. he couldn’t be left alone with his own thoughts, not now. he dropped his head into his hands propped up on his knees, running a hand through his hair. the ambient sound of people walking and speaking slowly faded, his mind just getting even louder. finally it was interrupted.

“smitty, you feelin okay?” taylor asked, eyeing the way his body language subtly perceived his mood.

“i got it all figured out, the doormen are even bringing our bags up. it’s gonna be okay, i swear”

the way he spoke to him so patiently just sparked something inside of the older man. why did he have to be in love with his best friend? of all people, for fucks sake.

“yeah, thank you; sorry really i’ve just been out of it.” he rasped, wiping away some sneaking tears from his eyes.

“don’t apologize, please bud.. just come up to the room we can talk about it there alright?” taylor coerced, canadian accent laying in quite thick; more than normal.

smith nodded, biting the inside of his cheek as he stood up from the cushioned seat and followed his friend to the elevator. everything just seemed like a blur, one second he was pressing the call button and the next they were at the door to their room. was he really that disoriented?

taylor inserted the key into the reader, as it clicked open with a green light. he stepped into the room and flicked the light on. their bags were already neatly laid out in a corner. he studied the room and the way it was decorated but then it hit him; there was only one queen sized bed.

“fuck..” smith whispered under his breath. this day couldn’t have gotten any worse, but now he had to share a bed with his best friend and the man he’s loved in secret for years.

“i’ll take the floor-“ he blurted out. he didn’t want this to be more awkward than it already was, given how they both weren’t really their bubbly, dumb selves.

“no, smitty. don’t make it weird. it’s a big bed, we can just share” taylor suggested. maybe he didn’t realize that two 6”1 men would have to barely be able to lay comfortably in a mediocrely sized bed.

“fine.” craig didn’t really want to protest. he sighed and made a beeline to his bags to the bathroom. maybe cause he was just tired. or maybe he’s been wanting this all along and he didn’t want to say anything.

they both went their seperate ways in the spacious room. smith made his way over to his own duffel bag and searched for a change of clothes. he picked out some grey sweats and thumbed through the folded clothes for a pair of boxers. he unzipped another compartment and took a pair of fluffy socks. he got up off his knees to his feet and turned the corner to the door to the bathroom. the automatic light turned on as the fan whirred to life. he flicked on the light that outlined the large circular mirror and took a look around at his surroundings. he set down his clothes and pulled a folded towel from the shelf. turning on the shower, it heated up quickly and the steam began fill the room and make his tired head spin. he groaned quietly, rubbing his eyes as he started to slip off each article of remaining clothing until he was bare. he stepped into the hot stream of water pouring from the rainfall shower head. it seemed like forever, those past couple of minutes. he just thought of his interactions with taylor and how awkward they were. he missed when they could fuck around and be themselves with the aftersilence feeling intimate instead of awkward. the past couple of weeks felt like everything was falling apart, nothing was as it once was. these thoughts filled his head as he let the hot water turn his carved body red. after breathing in the thick air for a while, it seemed to give him a false high. maybe this gave him the motivation to actually get cleaned up so he can maybe decide if sharing a bed with his friend was a blessing or a sign from hell. he pumped some shampoo out of the bottle mounted on the wall and lathered it into his dark, soaked hair. he massaged it to his scalp, excess rinsing off along with letting the water rinse off his head and all the product out of his hair. following the same procedure with conditioner, but while waiting for it to set he scrubbed his body with sage scented body wash.

after what seemed like forever, he finally let the water run all over him and rinse off the all the soap. the constant sound of water running suddenly stopped with a creak of the faucet handle turning. craig stepped out of the shower onto a fluffy white bathmat that absorbed each stray droplet of water. he wrapped the towel around his waist and turned towards the fogged up mirror to his left, drying it with one of the smaller towels. he took another folded up different sized towel and wrung out all of the excess, now cold water from his hair. the remaining steam in the room just seemed to make him more dizzy than he already was. smith ran his hands through his dark, silky flow, separating and fluffing up parts that were slicked back with water. after fixing his hair he slipped on the pair of plaid boxers and let the waistband snap to his hips. following, he stepped into his sweatpants and pulled them up just below his waistband. mindlessly just muscle memory as he just slid on the fluffy socks.

taylor scrolled through some random shows on netflix, resting his head on a stack of pillows with an arm slung over his waist and another holding the remote. his attention was lapsed from the endless scrolling on the tv to the smith walking out of the bathroom as steam billowed from the doorway.

“holy shit, smitty.. you were in there for like an hour and a half!” he nervously laughed, studying the redness on his shoulders.

“really? i didn’t feel like i-“ smith was interrupted by the sight of his best friend laid out on the bed, tanned abs, v line, grey sweatpants, the way his overdue-haircut messy flow fell perfectly over his forehead; the whole deal. he could have sworn he turned as red as a god damn fire truck with the way blood rushed to his cheeks and drifted all the way to his chest. he’d always seen taylor shirtless, but it was just different this time.

“alright there?” the younger man questioned, his casual expression turning worried.

“mhm. just… dizzy from the hot shower i guess-“ he lied, trying to make an excuse for how flustered he got.

“oh, fuck.” taylor swore under his breath as he glided of the bed and hurried over, gently taking hold of his friends wrists as he snaked a hand up to his bicep.

“just sit down alright? i’ll get you something to drink.” he said, leading smith to the bed. the dark haired man just let him move his body, head overloaded with his lingering thoughts and everything to do with his best friend.

taylor made sure he got comfortable on the bed while he fumbled in the mini fridge under the tv for some juice to bring him back to full awareness. he rushed over to his side, climbing back to his spot next to him. maybe he was too close for being “just friends”. he softly passed him the small bottle of chilled apple juice.

smith fixed his dull eyes to his ever so gentle calloused hands that rested on his inner thigh and passed him the juice.

“drink some, for me?”

taylor unscrewed the cap to the small bottle, as he laced their fingers together with each of their free hands, caressing his hand with his thumb. were both of them so sure they were and always will be “just friends”?

“damn you really turn into a mother as soon as i get sick, or hurt, or some bullshit like this.” the older man teased, if he hadn’t said this maybe taylor wouldn’t pull his hand away and turned so red.

“i mean- you’re my best friend and like.. i didn’t realize.. just fucking drink it smith.” taylor retaliated, taking his hands off him. there it is. there’s the returning awkwardness.

the ends of the dark haired man’s lips uncurled, as he shifted his gaze from their hands to the wall, taking a sip. unbeknownst to we’re taylor’s hands were. he didn’t want to imagine them anywhere else but on him. some random netflix show was playing in the background, maybe continuing from the trailer. he mindlessly downed the small bottle, reaching over taylor to put the empty glass bottle on the nightstand. more and more thoughts just came running to his head, yelling and screaming and reminders that he fucked up with his ex, and just made this situation silent agony. his eyes grew slightly glassy. he tried to blink away some tears but it seemed to just make them fall from his eyes.

“hey, hey, don’t cry.. it’s okay” taylor cooed to him like a child, as he noticed a change in smiths face. he kind of already caught on to why he was upset. he turned his head and shifted so he could face him.

“i’m- oh my god, tay; it’s all my fucking fault.. if i were good enough maybe she would have stayed.. if i were better she could still be here” he sobbed into his hands, just letting out every emotion he’s been holding in.

“don’t you ever talk down on yourself like that, smitty” taylor said harshly but somehow turned his tone to be forgiving in a way.

“it’s her fault she couldn’t see what i see, you’re more than enough. you don’t need validation from a woman, you’re too good for her and she didn’t deserve you at all” he reassured.

“..what you see? whaddya mean?” craig questioned, a chill running down his back.

“i mean.. where do i even start? you’re my best friend, you have such nasty flow; like come on she couldn’t do better if she tried! and you’re just such an amazing person i cant put it into words. i love everything about you and nobody could compare. smitty you’re so perfect and don’t you ever forget that, hear me?” compliment after compliment, taylor really poured his heart out even if they weren’t as deep of words as he meant them to be.

the “perfect” and “i love everything about you” just played over and over again in smiths head. if he meant it platonically or more than that would remain a mystery for the time being. the tears still fell from his puffy eyes. damn it, taylor made his life so complete but so difficult.

“i- i honestly don’t even know what to say back”

“you don’t have to, just let it all out”

and with that statement he did. he let out all his hopeless sobs and whines, falling into taylor’s gentle embrace. his salty tears fell from his glassy eyes to either taylor’s shoulder or off the sharp of his jaw onto his friends pectorals. he gripped onto taylor’s back so hard his fingers probably turned white.

“i’m here, i got you” taylor continued to reassure him, massaging the back of the brunettes head as he wrapped an arm around his trembling body. smith really had a hold on his back, but anything for his best friend really.

“fuck i’m not gonna be able to sleep after this”

“what can i do to help, i’ll do anything i can” the younger man warmly said to the crying man in his arms.

“just.. hold me” smith asked, quite hit or miss of him.

“i mean.. yeah if bro cuddling helps i’m fine with it” the canadian hesitated, but he really would go to so many lengths to keep his friend happy.

smith silently cheered and mentally jumped up and down like a happy little kid. maybe this was his awakening he didn’t have to deny it anymore. he shifted his position so taylor could get comfortable. they both lied flat on the bed as taylor finally turned off the tv in the background and flipped off the lights, just leaving the dim glow from the city skyline in the window that shone onto their faces. his nose grazed the tender skin of taylor’s neck, as his skin tensed under his touch. smith gently slung a leg over his thigh, taking in every second as taylor wrapped his chiseled arms around him. minutes of silence passed.

“tay, can i be dead honest with you?” he sort of choked through tears. finally he took a real risk.

“always, what’s up” taylor rasped, making blazing eye contact with him from their close position.

“this is really hard for me to say but i feel like you really should know and like..” smith sucked back a little bit, just beating around the bush.

“go ahead, i’m listening” the younger man said with a sleepy tone.

every one of taylor’s words just sent a new shock through his body.

“i mean.. i kind of- like i.. i’ve had feelings for you since you were signed. i got a girlfriend as a cover up and maybe i got a little too wrapped up in it but.. now i’m not really gonna ignore my issues anymore. it’s been bothering me for a while but just got worse since the breakup; and that’s why i’ve been acting so off, i’m really sorry i didn’t tell you before..” smith finally confessed, took him long enough as he ended his rambling and bit his lip to self soothe. he couldn’t bare to hold eye contact after what he just said, so he decided to stare off into the skyline.

“wow.. smitty. i’m really proud of you for being able to say that.. and now that i know for sure you’ve got a thing for me it would probably be a good time to tell you there’s a reason ive been turning everyone down, because honestly it’s always been you; you’re all i want and all i need, smitty” he finally confessed. the younger man gently stroked his soon to be lovers hair, rubbing his back and tracing hearts and shapes on his smooth bare skin lovingly.

“hallsy i-“ smith was already emotional, and this news just made his tears of pain turn into happiness. he shifted his weight so he was lying atop taylor. he released his right grip on his back and ran his hands up the the nape of his neck, twirling the ends of his hair.

taylor didn’t have to say much. he gently took cupped his cheek and brought him down to his level. the amount of want smith had cooled down. now they were just in each others presence and nothing felt rushed. their lips barely brushed one another, just feeling their lungs expand under them until they finally closed the centimeter of space between them. there was nothing that had to be finished by a deadline. just them. the kids was soft and sweet, nothing rough could come of it. the warmth of their tongues collided, sharing each others saliva as their prolonged kiss took their breath. smith rested his forehead on taylor’s, pulling away to catch his breath. the way his full lips felt against his was something different and unmatched. they made eye contact, even with heavy, half lidded gazes. taylor caressed his back, a hand rested just beneath his waistband on his hip and another cupping his cheek.

“i don’t think you understand how long i’ve wanted you, i don’t ever wanna imagine having to go back to a time when you weren’t mine.” smith told, almost going cross eyed from the way they were looking at each other.

“i’m here now, i’m all yours my love” taylor said breathlessly, connecting them once again; their lips making contact as needed. it was so right, the way their bodies fell together like a puzzle piece.

“god you get me so high” smith whined through the kiss, until they finally parted for air. taylor still continued to whisper sweet nothings and leave constant stray kisses along his neck. he finally relaxed his muscles and melted onto the younger man’s body.

“tay.. what are we now?” the brunette asked, his stubble rubbing against taylor’s jawline.

“i mean would you do this with someone who’s not your boyfriend? cause then i think you have your answer, smitty.” the canadian warmly spoke.

smith just chuckled at his snarky comment, now the after silence didnt feel so awkward. maybe things were going back to normal because they are supposed to be each others normal. the silence finally felt intimate again. he felt taylor play with his hair and fold over his waistband. his touch just made him relaxed enough to fall asleep slowly. he struggled to stay awake , no light in the room besides the downtown manhattan glow.

notes : denial is a river in egypt.

#boston bruins #bruins #soft fic #me n him fr #requested #taylor hall #craig smith #rare pair #friends to lovers #this made me happy #C R A I G #mlm #hockey rpf

[sharksa-shivers]

Oh wow, some random person being nice to Sharky for once

(Just Sharky talking with this random woman who's potentially needing demon help or something and they're like at a small restaurant or something to talk and Sharky's just got like a drink and that's it and she ends up actually getting food.)

Sharky:(thinking a bit when the woman ends up getting her food. He kinda lights up a bit whenever he sees what it is, a bit excited for a second, questioning)Oh!!! Is that shrimp tempura??? I LOVE shrimp tempura!!! And-(he notices the womans actually listening and staring and Sharky immediately instinctively kind of reels himself in)…….Sorry, never mind. (Muttering under his breath)I forgot i'm not supposed to like food…(normal voice) Uh, you were saying???

Woman:(she kinda laughs a bit, actually being kind and caring)Hey, there's no shame in liking food!! I love food!! Hey, you want me to order you some too? I totally can, my demon storys kinda lengthy so it probably wouldn't be the worst idea!!

Sharky:(anxiety, he's obviously very emotional about this topic, reeling in more)Uh, nah, i got my drink, that's enough heh…Thanks but no.

Woman:(trying to pull him into it)No, cmon, i insist!!! If you and your friends are gonna potentially help me with this pain in the ass, i wanna treat you 3 right, cmon!!!!

Sharky:(anxious, tense, we see him cupping the glass tightly in just anxiousness, but he looks at her food again and he knows that he can't resist and she's obviously not gonna take a no for an answer)……Uh…Ok, sure i guess… ------------- (insert scene afterwards where Sharky's just in awe with how good the food is and that he really did need that lmao) Also yeah, some people can/are nice to Sharky sometimes suprisingly!!! Not everyone is awful to Sharky buttttttttttt he does have to deal with some pretty goddamn unsavory and hateful ass people from time to time...

#kidnappedseries #kidnappedseries dialog stuff

[cherumie]

how lucky are the people who joined the fandom after like 2016, when the anime was more popular than the manga and Grelle was either characterized as the horny gay guy who exists to be punished or the poor damsel in distress who is unable to lift a finger to help herself and is crushed by depression and is crying. constantly.

#there were sooo many fics where she'd be kidnapped and abused in various ways by Will or Seb or an oc #like she can be kind of emotional i guess but like...... cmon #back then it was a battle between SebaGrelle Grelliam and UnderGrelle #no other characters were even considered as possible love interests and sebagrelle reigned supreme #now this was back when Undertaker was just the funny funeral man who just happened to be this wise old strong as fuck reaper #before campania #so that Undertaker's chemistry with anime Grelle was off the charts especially bc of that scene where she hugs him #there /was/ grelliam back then for sure but god the amount of fics where he's the reason she 'wants to become a woman' #or he's just downright abusive but Grelle never does anything bc she's hopelessly in love with him #Grelle abuse was a disease back in the day #honestly the grelle tag on ao3 seems like a desert these days but i guess quality is better than quantity #ill start writing again myself when i get back on my antidepressants bc right now everything is a huge effort #i feel so nostalgic rn after typing that all out #i should make an analysis post about the fandom's perception change of Grelle from like 2013 to present day #because the difference is like.... how is this the same character #its almost like i grew up with grelle from her cringe teenage phase to the mature /ish/ career woman she is now #there's a metaphor here somewhere #anyways i have work today and then i have the next 3 days off so ill be a lot more active during my break #also Mary is getting tooth surgery Tuesday so I'll tell you how that goes #im not worried theyre just pulling one out #anyways good morning i love grelle

[sheloooveswomen]

welcome home - xandra terrell x reader

masterlist

summary: Kind of an in home date night. You two were mostly physical to start. Now you live in a nice apartment and have officially been together for 10 months yay, 5 months officially (emotional and physical relationship). I love the pet name "Dove" ugh my heart, so that's what Xandra is saying. It's not a typo for love in case someone misunderstands that.

includes: softdom!xandra x fem!reader, thoughts are italicized, all in reader’s POV.

warnings: none

inspired by Dangerous ASMR’s audio on youtube

2,378 words

Y/N POV//

My preparation is interrupted by knocking.

"Babe? It's me- why's the door locked?” Xandra asks from outside our apartment, “Worried someone was gonna steal you?" 

Since she always texts me when she’s on her way home, I usually unlock the door in time for her to exit the elevator. Obviously today I did not.

I move the plates as quickly as I can, "Hold on! I'm almost done!"

"Almost done with what? Cmon, open up!" she starts to knock again before going quiet, "Whatever." 

I hear her key turning the lock so I rush to put the chain lock on the door, "I'm still getting ready!"

Xandra scoffs, "Getting ready?" she looks me up and down through the crack of the door with a wolfish grin, "Mmm getting that sweet ass rea— shit, sorry Mrs.Sullivan!" she smiles at our neighbor. I go back to setting up as she knocks on the door whisper shouting, "Hurry up before I embarrass myself again!"

I only laugh in response.

"I hope you're okay with old lady Sullivan knowing how you like it."

I give everything another once over before opening the door.

She sighs and smiles when I open the door fully, "Finally." After putting her purse down on the side table she draws me in by my waist and places a long kiss on my lips, "I was thinking you were going to keep me out there all night, my dove."

I peck her lips once more before giving her room to take off her heels and rushing off again, "Stay here please!" I head back to the kitchen.

"So what're you up to, hm? What's the big secret?"

"If I told you then it wouldn't be a secret!" I say in a sing song voice. I come back in with a silk tie in hand, "I am gonna need to blindfold you, though."

Xandra chuckles dryly.

"Please?" I pout.

Her eyes shift from the tie to me.

"Please mistress?" I try again.

Xandra smirks, "Hmm alright...but you better not walk me into anything pet, or you'll pay for it later."

"I won't." I give her a quick kiss before covering her eyes.

"Okay, lead on."

I walk her towards the dining room.

"I'm not used to being the one that's blindfolded. Though I can see the appeal."

I gently push down on her shoulders to have her sit after pulling her chair out.

"Okay...sitting." Her head moves as if she could looking around, "That smells really good...like...stew? No...oohhh bourguignon?"

"Yep!" I smile knowing it's her favorite, "Does that sound alright?"

"That sounds very good, but you know I can't eat blindfolded, right?"

"I will take it off when all is ready"

She sighs dramatically, "So mysterious. I guess I'll play along."

"Would you like to try the wine for the evening?" I ask in a posh voice.

Xandra turns her nose to the air and replies with an ever pretentious, "I hope it pairs well with the main course." 

I fill her glass, take a sip for myself, and tilt her already upturned face by her chin to give her a deep kiss.

She smiles as we part, "Well thank you." she licks her lips to taste the wine, "Delicious."

"Are you ready to eat?"

"Yes, I'm very ready. I'm excited to see what my love has in store for me tonight." I untie her blindfold and am rewarded with a gasp, "Oh wow you really went all out, candles, wine..." she watches me refill her glass.

I hear her take a sip as I head back to the kitchen.

"Delicious, I wasn't sure if the wine was good or if it was just you, dove. It smells amazing in here, what's the occasion?" she places her glass down.

"Just because?" I reply.

"Just because, huh? I knew I liked you for some reason." she teases.

I smile and bend to give her a quick kiss on her cheek, placing her silverware in front of her, "I do give great head."

"Oh stop, you know thats not the only reason, doll. I adore you because of who you are not what you do for me." she grabs my wrist and pulls me into her lap, "You're my sweet, darling dove. Yes the things you do are wonderful and amazing and you're very thoughtful, but it's just that, the thought behind it all. It's that every time you do something for me it's because you care for me and you want to show me. It doesn't matter what you do, it's how you do it that matters most."

"Ready to eat?" I blush, making her laugh.

Xandra rolls her eyes at my inability to accept a compliment, "Of course." She pats my butt as I head back to the kitchen, "This is amazing. You're amazing." She places her napkin on her lap and sighs, "This really made my day."

"I'm glad to hear it, but there's still more." I take my seat.

"Right, right, of course there's more." Her eyes follow me as I move around, "You always do so much for me, my dove. Let's eat. Cheers!" we clink glasses and dig in.

___________

Noticing Xandra has finished, I try to take her plate so I can soak our dishes.

Key word: try.

"You sit, I'll take care of this. Sometimes I think you might be too nice."

"Is that a bad thing?" I ask.

She laughs, "Oh yeah. I'm very worried that you're secretly a hitman. No, I just—" she sighs, "sometimes I think you try to help others too much and you forget about yourself. You're very selfless and that's a fantastic trait to have, dove, but you have to take care of yourself, too. You're too selfless for your own good, is all."

"I take care of myself enough" I whine.

"No pet. I mean it. I worry sometimes that you'll let people take advantage of you."

"I rather enjoy it when you take advantage of me." a smirk grows on both of our faces.

Xandra dries her hands and starts walking towards where I'm sitting on the counter. She tucks a finger in the waistband of my jeans and tugs me closer to the edge, "Oh? You want me to take advantage of you, do you?" she rests her hands on my thighs, "We'll see about that..." her lips meet mine and we make out for a few heavenly minutes. She soon moves her lips to my neck, biting down to release involuntary sounds from me. So she does it again.

“Stop that!” I giggle into her shoulder.

Xan chuckles lowly, arms secure around my waist, breathing me in.

"I still have something else for you, though." I whisper, finger-combing her long hair.

She kisses my forehead and then my nose, "I'm ready for the rest, sweetheart, but you know this was more than enough already, right?"

"Is it too much?" I scrunch my nose.

"No, it's not that at all—"

"We don't have to if you don't want to—"

"Of course I want it. Whatever it is, I'm sure it's fantastic. Like you." she cups my face in her hands, "I just wanna make sure you understand that I really appreciate you. I can't tell you enough how much it means to me that you would even think about doing something like this for me." Xandra leans her forehead against mine, "My perfect little dove." 

She kisses me slowly, I feel her tongue trace my bottom lip before I gently push her back, "Xan..." I warn her with a shy smile.

"Mmm, alright.” Xandra drops her head to my shoulder before backing up. Her hands up in faux surrender, "Sorry!" she pouts, "you're just very irresistible...you and that mouth."

I hop off the counter, "Onward- oh! I almost forgot the blindfold!" after tying it, I pull her by her hand to the next part of her surprise.

"You know, I'm starting to feel like you're trying to tell me you want to change things up, pet."

I freeze, causing her to bump into me, "Do you?" I squeak out.

She laughs, blindly taking hold of my hips, "Relax, I'm just teasing..." she leans closer and whispers, "mistress knows you know your place."

I shiver slightly, earning another laugh, "Um.... w-we're almost there."

"I hope it's not very far. I'm not sure I'm up to walking miles at the moment, that dinner was incredible."

I open the door.

"The bathroom?" she asks.

"Yep." I help her sit on the padded bench.

"Alright...I trust you."

"Do you?" I check the temperature of the water and light some candles.

"Of course I do- what a silly question. I trust you more than I trust myself sometimes. I meant what I said earlier: you are perfect, dove. Always thinking of ways you can please me...make me happy."

I look behind me to see a still blindfolded Xandra smiling to herself.

"And you do a spectacular job, dove. You do make me happy, so very happy. My days are always better with you. You know me better than anyone else."

"No one else has had the pleasure of living with you." I remind her.

She hums in thought, "That and you really care about me like I care about you. Anything for you, my dove."

I check all the candles before turning off the bathroom light.

"Sitting in the dark?" she asks.

"Is that alright?"

"What's not to like? It smells wonderful in here, too, very cozy." she reaches out and wraps an arm around my waist once she finds me, "I can't think of a better way to end the day than a relaxing bubble bath but I don't wanna leave you alone."

"Well- I was gonna...sorta bathe you?" I blush.

"Bathe me?" she grins, "You really want to pamper me, huh? My dear, sweet dove...no."

My smile falls, "What?"

"You've done so much for me already, now it's my turn. This is amazing but the thing I want tonight...” she pulls me to sit on her lap, "the thing I want most right now is to treat you for being so wonderful and kind and thoughtful and generous..." she hums, "caring, loving, supportive, the absolute sweetest. You are just so amazing."

I rest my forehead against hers, the silk blindfold cool against my brow.

"You deserve to be pampered, too. You made me that wonderful dinner, and just the fact that you thought to do this for me is more than enough."

I twist one of her rings around her finger, "But I—"

"Ah ah ah, no buts except yours in that tub."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure, dove. I really want to do this so...let me?" she offers a smile that makes me melt.

I nod even though she can’t see- oh wait. I remove the blindfold, laughing at my forgetfulness, “Sorry about that.” 

"Thank you" she smiles into a kiss, "Now strip. Usual orders, new context." she leans her butt on the counter and crosses her arms.

I start to undress, "Are you just gonna watch...?"

She taps her chin and tilts her head, "Why not? You know how much I enjoy you with clothes on, so imagine how I feel when you get rid of them."

I fold said clothes and place them on the bench.

"Since you were so keen on it earlier, put this on." she lifts the silk tie from the counter.

I look at it, then at her, and raise my eyebrows.

Xandra smiles, "Yes. I want you blindfolded." She turns me around to put it on, her hands slide down to the curve of my waist when she's done, "I told you, you would pay for it." she whispers, guiding me into the tub, "Careful my dove, gently, there you go" she laughs when I gasp.

"I forgot about the bath salts" I explain.

"I bet that feels wonderful"

"Regretting your decision?" I smile.

"No silly, I'm not changing my mind. I'm very happy that you set yourself up to be treated so wonderfully." She strokes my hair back, "You deserve it."

I hear her stand and something hit the floor, "What are you doing?"

"Me? Oh, just taking my clothes off."

Yes please.

"Is it alright if I wash you from inside the tub?"

Again, yes please.

"Dove?"

I clear my throat, "Yeah- um y-yes"

"I'm just getting the loofah, my love. Getting it warm and wet. It's the soft one don't worry. I won't be rough with you...not tonight." I hear her close the body wash, "Sit up for me, baby." I do as she says and she slides in behind me, "I'm going to start with your back..." repeating slow, soft, gentle circles.

She lifts one arm by the wrist slightly above the water. Starting at the shoulder, moving down to the elbow, and slowly down to my hands. I feel her kiss my nape after she finishes the other arm.

"You can lean back"

My brain stops working when I feel her breasts on my back.

"So good for me..." she mutters to herself as she washes my chest, softly scrubbing back and forth. Over my collarbones and down my sternum.

My breath hitches in my throat.

A smile is evident in her voice, "Does that feel nice, dove?"

"Very" I reply quietly.

Xandra laughs, "I can tell. It's okay if you fall asleep, I'll take it as a compliment." she goes for more soap, "Mmmm next I'll move to your legs... starting with your thighs—"

I jump causing her to laugh.

"Oh! This is why I said something, pet. I know how jumpy you are." she kisses my temple, "Just relax, my love. Only soft touches." she scrubs across my left thigh in small circles before doing the other. Moving down to my knees, bending my legs up to reach my calves and feet. Xan laughs when I do, "I almost forgot how ticklish you are, dove."

I feel her lips against my neck.

"Put your head back for me...that's it. Just feel my hands, and the loofah...the water." she lets out a content hum, "All taking care of you."

"I love you, Xandra."

I hear her smile, "I love you more, my dove."

#xandra #x reader #xandra x reader #xandra terrell #the goldfinch #sarah paulson

[baya-ni]

Renga Shouldn’t Be Canon (clickbait)

No but seriously, I hope that Renga doesn’t become canon, at least not in the way that I think a lot of people are hoping that it will. Personally, I’m not expecting anything close to a kiss and confession and that’s fine by me.

Queerbaiting is a problem in mainstream media, there’s no doubt about it, and many people both within and outside the queer community are right to feel wary about hoping for that kind of representation. Personally, I’m still caught by surprise every time a queer person or couple is depicted in a normalized and healthy way onscreen. And that just speaks to the appallingly poor representation queer people are so used to seeing.

But I think that fandom likes to throw the word “queerbaiting” around a bit haphazardly, much in the same way faux woke people throw around words like “gaslighting” and “cancel culture”. They’ve become buzz words to evoke immediate feelings of self-righteousness and to prey on person’s fear of appearing ignorant or bigoted.

Unfortunately, I worry that when the season inevitably ends without Renga’s “canonization”, people will unfairly label Sk8 as Queerbait. And I have many Feelings about this- mostly frustration.

But we’re only mid-season. I can only guess where the show is going to go and only make assumptions about fandom behavior based on personal experience, and there’s a high possibility I’ll be proven totally wrong so... take whatever I say with a grain of salt. But anyway, let’s get on with it.

Fundamentally, Sk8 isn’t shoujo, it’s not BL- it’s a sports anime. And while that doesn’t preclude a total absence of romance between its characters, ultimately those aren’t the kinds of relationships that sports anime concerns itself with. The most prominent relationships you’ll see will be more along the lines of Teammates and Rivals (there's also a third dynamic I'm calling Opponents which is Not the same as Rivals but the Opponents dynamic is less relevant to my point so I'll focus on just the first two).

However, it's not hard to see why romantic interpretations are so common among fans of sports anime. At their core, the basis of Teammate and Rival dynamics bear many similarities to that of a compelling romance. Both Teammate and Rival relationships are built upon two characters' mutual admiration and respect for one another, they involve characters learning from one another and being inspired to push themselves to be their best. There's a great deal of trust involved, as is vulnerability, communication, and empathy. In other words, all the essentials of any healthy relationship.

But context and genre are important. I think that a good romance is one that is unique to its characters specific personalities and needs, as well as is believable within the context of the setting and story. For an anime like Sk8, I would find an on-screen kiss strange and out of place (unless it was done for comedic effect which would be... bad).

I'm reminded of this quote from Portrait of a Lady on Fire, which is one of my all time favorite films:

"Do all lovers feel as though they are inventing something? I know the gestures. I imagined them all waiting for you."

And that basically sums up what I've described, albeit more poetically. Love is invention. Romantic gestures form a unique language between lovers. And if I may add, genre and narrative establish the basis for the emotional significance of these gestures.

In a genre like action/thriller, one of the most meaningful things a character can do is risk their safety or straight up sacrifice themselves for another, because bodily harm and physical risks drive the tension in these kinds of narratives. In the romance genre, confessions, physical intimacy, and grand romantic displays serve the same purpose. In something like sports anime, I argue that its gestures like physically accommodating for your teammate, supporting them when they feel dejected, and being motivated to train harder and be better for the sake of being allowed to stand beside them, that hold equivalent significance.

But this is all broadly speaking, and genre is just one element. Characters’ personalities, habits, insecurities, and trauma, as well as a story’s themes, further specify the kinds of gestures that hold the most meaning in a narrative.

Let’s look again at Portrait of a Lady on Fire, on my favorite scenes:

Portrait is interested in subverting the power imbalance inherent between the Artist and the Muse, the Voyeur and the Subject, the Looker and she who is Looked At. Heloise’s observations of Marianne hold great significance because of this theme; she disrupts the power imbalance by taking back agency as the Subject, demonstrating that she is just as capable of Looking at the Artist just as the Artist does at her. This is visually represented by the framing of the final shot. With the camera pulled back, we now see Marianne as Heloise has been seeing her, and she is now subject to being visually scrutinized in the same way that Heloise has been up to this point in the film.

This scene is so poignant because the romantic gesture it depicts ties heavily to the story’s themes, its characters’ personalities, and its existence is believable within its genre.

Now, let’s bring this all back to Sk8. In this show, what sort of gestures are given the most significance?

Skateboarding. Duh.

Basically, this line establishes that “basis for emotional significance” that I mentioned earlier, such that skating is the means by which characters and relationships are developed and the plot is driven forward, that any and everything related to skating potentially holds symbolic meaning.

And specifically, equating the act of skating to love then allows for more romantic interpretations of all kinds of scenes. Take for example, these parallel sets of shots from ep 1:

(I mean cmon look at his tiny blush, it’s fucking adorable) And:

In a show that equates skating to a “ritual of love”, these scenes can be realistically be interpreted as Langa and Reki falling in love with one another. Skating acts as both the catalyst for their relationship as well as later on being the means by which they express their feelings and develop their relationship.

Skating is their love language.

Ok, I’ll try to wrap this up since this post has gotten wayyy too long. But basically my point is that Renga is about as canon as this show could possibly make it within the confines of its genre and narrative. Romance in sports anime is different from romance in shoujo, but it’s romance all the same, in the same way that different people express love in different ways.

A kiss and confession is not the only means by which a ship can become canon. And I personally would much rather have this kind of carefully crafted symbolism than a kiss just randomly shoehorned in.

But I understand that in the face of centuries of censorship, cop-outs, and barely believable and forced heteronormativity, people want same-sex intimacy onscreen, unapologetic and normalized. I get that.

But in my opinion, Sk8 isn’t queerbait, and it shouldn’t be accused as such just because its characters won’t kiss onscreen. I think this show depicts a wonderful and loving relationship between two boys, that isn’t any less loving just because it doesn’t fit into conventional romantic tropes.

Edit: I did a followup post about Sk8 and its queer representation here, where I go more in depth into the ways that Sk8 represents queerness through beyond its implied homo-romantic relationships.

So yeah, I’d love to hear yalls thoughts :)

#this is gonna get me cancelled #i kno it to be true #but Some Bitches like to reduce romance to kissing and sex #which is the smoothest fucking brain take i have EVER heard #gay ppl invented romance #Good Romance #i don't make the rules #sk8 #sk8 the infinity #sk8 meta #renga kyan #langa hasegawa #renga

[bluenadesu]

.You're the chubby manager of inzarizaki, about to confess to Osamu when you find out something that completely crushes you

•You prepared a love letter as a confession. Tacky, you know but honestly you just had so much in you you needed to pour out. and you weren't sure you can do it without fumbling over your words and embarrassing yourself.

• so a letter it is

• as you wrote the letter all you could think of was Osamu — obviously — and the precious memories you've made in the last few weeks.

• the playful bantering, the compliments

• "are yer cheek mochi? Cause I'd love to bite them"

"Osamu!"

• kind treatment, little gifts in the form of a bento he made just for you, new recipes he's made with you in mind. And they all taste so good, probably because he made sure to make them with your taste in mine. Your cheek still feels hot every time you think back on it.

• you weren't one to assume, if you weren't sure someone liked you back. You'd never take the risk and confess, you don't think you can bear it. you're still the manager, what if Osamu rejected you? How could you keep interacting with him? With the rest of the team? but with everything Osamu doing. There's just no possible way you're misunderstanding all of this.

•You could still remember the exact moment you realized you were in love. Osamu had invited you to his house to just hang out with him and Atsumu. Except Atsumu was busy so it was just you two. And to break the silence you had asked him to teach you how to cook.

• You guys settled on making onigiris and cookies. A weird mix but you argued that naturally after something salty you need something sweet and Osamu reluctantly agreed

•You remembered balling the rice when Osamu reached out and picked off a rice piece off your cheek and ate it. Laughing at your bashful face.

•when you had gotten to making the cookie batter you snatched some to eat

•Osamu scolded you but you know he wasn't truly upset considering the smile. "There's raw eggs in there! Ya could get salmonella!"

• You laughed and waved him off, trying to get your cookie dough-covered finger into your mouth despite him standing behind you and grabbing your arms to stop you. "Aw, cmon just one won't hurt!"

•"No ya can't!" He stuck your hand under the faucet and washed the cookie dough and you pouted.

•it was then, that you realized how close you were. Your back pressed to his warm chest and his breath fanning over your ear. You held your breath. Strangely praying you'd stay like that if only for a few more seconds.

• but the cookie dough completely washed off and unfortunately you had to separate at some point, when you felt the disappointment washing over you, you realized what you were feeling.

• ✨ l o v e ✨

• So this leads you here. A letter in your hand. Ready to confess

• you were nervously looking for Osamu to give him the letter but lucky you, Atsumu found you instead.

•ofc Atsumu wouldn't be Atsumu if he didn't tease you a bit after noticing the letter but you paid him no mind. Waving off his teasings with a hot face and a pounding heart.

• until he said something that caught your attention.

•"wow looks like he really went through with that bet huh." And he said something even quieter under his breath that you didn't catch.

• you were already anxious, thinking about all the ways this could go wrong. Yeah, the signs were all there but what if somehow, 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘸 you misread them?

• and well, what Atsumu said only gave you a bad feeling that stuck no matter how much you tried to shake it off. Especially as he evades your questions and heads inside.

• you get an idea and hide away your love letter for now. Going over to Suna.

•"Hey Suna! Can you show me the video of the bet?" If it's Suna, surely he'd have a video somewhere. He turns stiff and tries to play dumb.

•You rolled your eyes playfully. "No need to hide it from me, Atsumu already told me all about it, I'm not hurt or anything. I just wanna watch the video."

• he raised a brow. " Really? You're not hurt?"

•So it's something to be hurt about. Your anxiety rises but you stifle it and smile

•He hesitates for a second before shrugging and pulling out his phone. Turning it to you once he found the video.

• he gets called to practice and you reassure him you'll return the phone to his bag once you're finished with it and play the video as he leaves

• You skip forward until a particular moment caught your eye. You rewind a bit and play the video.

• "𝘰𝘩 𝘰𝘩 𝘪 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 '𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘶!" 𝘖𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘶 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦. "𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭." 𝘈𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘭𝘺. "𝘈𝘸 𝘤𝘮𝘰𝘯, 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭. 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦. 𝘐𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘢."

• "𝘺𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦-"

• "'𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘶! 𝘐 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘢 𝘵𝘰 - " 𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘖𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘶 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴. "𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 (𝘠/𝘕) 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘢!"

• Your heart dropped. The sound of the balls and the shouts disappearing until all you could hear was the video audio.

•"𝘩𝘢?! 𝘕𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘈𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶!"

•" 𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘶𝘩?" 𝘈𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘖𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘶. 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦. "𝘕𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘈𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶. 𝘪𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴."

•"𝘰𝘩 𝘤𝘮𝘰𝘯, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘪 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭!" 𝘖𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘶 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶. "𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘦. 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘦! 𝘖𝘬𝘢𝘺, 𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵. 𝘐𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦. 𝘐𝘵𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴."

•Atsumu grinned and opened his mouth to say something but you couldn't continue watching.

•By now the tears made it a little hard to see as you closed the phone and returned it to the bag. Your lip wobbled and you bit it to stop it.

• oh. Oh god you, he. How could-

• if you weren't in public, in the gym with Osamu in the same room no less you would've broken down sobbing

• you felt so-so humiliated, ashamed, angry, upset, everything negative emotion in the book if you were being honest!

• you felt so embarrassed you didn't know how to even face the team, let alone Osamu. God you've must've looked so 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺 to them. So ridiculous. So easily swayed, as Osamu had said. It was so easy for him to get you to fall in love with him.

• Fortunately..well, if that could even be said considering what happened so far, the team was practicing so you went over to the coach and excused yourself with the excuse that your stomach hurt.

• It's only when you were in the silent comfort of your room that you stopped biting the inside of your cheeks to the point of bleeding and let the tears wreck you.

• God! You were literally being played around by Osamu — no, by the whole team and didn't even realize it! A bet? It was like you were some tragic Wattpad story heroine except there was no handsome man to come and salvage your broken heart. Rather he'll come just to laugh at it.

• You felt the love letter in your pocket and pulled it out. Letting out a watery laugh. "Well, at least I didn't humiliate myself further by giving him this huh?" Then you turn deathly silent. Holding your breath as you stared at the letter. All the memories passing through your head causing your heart to ache more and more by the second and making the letter look like a menace.

• You realized all the "precious" memories you had were all probably just ploys to get you to like him. And hats off to him cause it worked.

• For almost a week, every time you thought you were ready to go back to school. You'd think of Osamu and lose all your confidence

•To think you were actually so delusional, thinking the oh so great Osamu was in love with you. Ha!

• you've gotten several calls from the team, all of them asking where you were and why you weren't attending schools. But the one who called and texted the most was Osamu. Surprisingly.

• "how nice of him to waste his time and call lil old me" you muttered sarcastically as you muted your phone and rolled back to sleep. Curling up and trying your best not to think about what happened.

• it was when exactly a week passed that someone knocked at your door. At first, you had assumed it was your mom, she had just gone to the supermarket so maybe she had forgotten something. You didn't bother checking the peephole, instead opening the door in your disheveled state. Hair messy, eyebags as dark as the night, mismatched pajamas, ice cream in one hand, and a blanket draped over your body.

• you've never regretted something so much in your life

•okay no you regretted thinking you had a chance with Osamu the most but this came a close second.

• " 'Samu?"

Well shit just how many times are you gonna embarrass yourself in front of him? There has to be some limit, can't god pity you a bit?

"..Ya look like shit" you're pretty sure a vein just popped in your forehead as you slammed the door on his face. Or, tried to, at least. He stuck his foot in at the last second slammed his hand against the door to stop you. "Wait wait I'm joking ya look fantastic!"

You growled, hating yourself for the way your lips twitched up for a second before your anger came back tenfold. "shut up Osamu and get out."

"I'm not even inside yet" he cheekily pointed and you huffed in frustration. Opening the door widely and not even caring about how you look like at the moment. You were just so done, emotionally and physically. "What do you want Osamu? Why are you bothering?"

"Because i — "

"I know about the bet and lemme just tell you, I have good news for you! You won! You won the damn bet okay? I fell in love with you, aren't you happy? Fat manager of inzarizaki head over heels in love with the great Osamu charm. But I guess that's not much of an achievement. You said it yourself, I'm so 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺 after all aren't it?" You couldn't stop, all the pain and the hatred you felt for him and yourself spilling out. All the words you've wanted to say just flowing from your lips in a mess of emotions. Osamu looked pained but you couldn't care less, he should feel pained. For what he made you go through. For the cycle of self-doubt, the feeling of not being enough, of being played with that plagued you for the past week. You tightened the blanket around your body self consciously. Not seeing how it didn't escape Osamu's attention how you did so. He reached for you but you took a step back.

" That's not — "

"Now go back to your team and tell them. Laugh up how made me look like the fool. I'm glad it's amusing to you how much I'm in pain — "

"Would ya shut up for a damn second?" You turned quiet. Never thinking he'd shut you up like that, but before your shock could fade away and you'd scream your head off with anger. He continued speaking. "Did ya watch the rest of the video?" You scoffed, insulted.

"no? Why would i-"

"Then ya'd know how much i like ya." He stepped closer and you took a step back again. He pulled out his phone and pointed the screen at you after turning on the video.

"𝘐𝘵𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴" you gritted your teeth at those words and reached forward to shove the phone away. Not trusting yourself not to cry if you continued watching. "Osamu I don't want — "

"Just watch." His voice softened. "Please, for me." You glanced up into his soft eyes. So stupid and so sincere and 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘺.

Goddamnit you were 𝘴𝘰 in love.

Your eyes drifted back to the video as it continued. Atsumus teasing voice loud and gleeful. "𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘩? 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘱𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘺! 𝘺𝘢 𝘨𝘶𝘺𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘏𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘰𝘩 (𝘠/𝘕) 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘩 (𝘠/𝘕) 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘐'𝘮 𝘴𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘪 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘺!"

Osamu's face looked so flushed. Both in the video and real life. But your face burned just as hot as you slowly started to piece things together. "𝘐-𝘪 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵!"

"𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴."

"𝘚𝘩𝘶𝘵 𝘶𝘱 𝘛𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶!" 𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘺𝘮. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶. 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. "𝘖𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 (𝘠/𝘕) 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘪 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴." 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥.

This time, although you shed tears again, it was for completely different reasons. Osamu cupped your chubby cheeks and turned your head to look at him. A fond look in his eyes stole your breath away. "I like ya, (Y/N), so so much. I love all the banters and teasing. I love it when ya get embarrassed when I call ya nicknames. I love yer beautiful smile, I love yer pretty eyes. But most of all I love yer gorgeous personality. Yer such a sweetheart and I practically fell in love with ya since we first met." He tucked a strand of your messy hair behind your ear. Looking at you like you were the most beautiful girl. For a second you wondered if you two saw the same person. If you didn't know any better you'd think you were actually decked out in your best outfit.

"Even when I told ya how passionate I am about cooking and that I wanted to start a restaurant. Ya never once made fun of me. In fact, ya encouraged me to go for it and said I'd be great at it and ya have no idea how much that meant to me." He gently kissed your forehead. "I can never hurt ya like this yn, I love ya too much. The bet may have been what pushed me to finally make a move but believe me, I loved ya way before that."

Well damn what could you say to that? You swallowed your sobs down and gently pushed him away. Not noticing Osamu's face turning into one of disappointment. You shoved the ice cream into his hands and went upstairs without a word. Leaving Osamu confused. You searched the cabinets in a hurry and pulled out what you were looking for. Pausing at the mirror to at least straighten your hair down to the best of your ability before you went down the stairs. Taking the ice cream from osamus hands and replacing it with your love letter. "I like you too. So much, I was actually planning to confess but then I heard Atsumu mentioning something about a bet. "Osamu's face darkened considerably as he let out a growl.

"That dumbass — "

"It's a little too late to get angry at him Osamu." You laughed a bit, missing the way his eyes softened as he looked at you. "Besides it's good that it came out now and not later. I like you Osamu. And if you genuinely like me back — "

"I do. I really do." He cupped your cheek and you smiled at him. Stepping closer and placing your hand over his. "Then that's good." You both smiled at each other.

"Can I kiss you?"

"..Yeah."

Bonus:

"..are yer lips a lollipop, cause I wanna suck on them."

"...You just completely ruined the moment thanks."

#osamu scenarios #osamu angst #osamu x you #osamu hq #haikyuu!! #haikyuu #Atsumu #osamu x reader #reader #haikyuu x reader #x reader #anime #fanfic #this is so self indulgent #miya osamu #osamu miya #atsumu miya #miya atsumu #inarizaki #suna

[ssamie]

one. new beginnings 

oikawa tooru x fem langa!reader

(hq x sk8 the infinity)

warnings: spelling mistakes, 2k+ words, u have langa’s blue hair sorry 

gen masterlist.            “snow” masterlist.

"eh?! what do you mean you're moving?!" reki shrieked out in surprise, accidentally tripping over his feet and landing on the ground

the distant sounds of cars honking and the few civilians chattering filled the air. it was almost dark and they had just gotten off work and were on their way home. 

y/n sighed and picked up his skateboard, nodding her head lightly with a frown. "yeah.. my mom said we have to move soon" she said. "but.. why?" reki frowned as he stood up to meet eyes with her.

"well, my mom got a better paying job there so she said we should just move, i guess" she replied, her tone laced with guilt. "oh.." reki muttered. he kicked his feet on the ground, looking down as y/n peers at him with a guilty frown.

"im sorry reki" she whispered with a soft whimper "i guess i should've told you a lot sooner.." she said

reki looked up at her and shook his head. "no, no! it's fine, don't worry.." he reassured with a shaky smile "um..where exactly will you be moving to?" reki asked her 

"miyagi" she answered quietly, sheepishly kicking her feet back and forth, causing the rumbling sound of the wheels hitting the pavement to fill the tense air. 

"wow uh.." reki chuckled in surprise "that's really far.." he muttered. he then cleared his throat and shot her a shaky grin "well, atleast it snows over there!" he exclaimed. "maybe you can try snowboarding again" reki said, though it didn't seem to fill her with much comfort 

"i heard there's a good amount of snow when you're deep in the mountains! you can even-" 

"reki.." she cut him off with a soft whimper of his name 

reki stopped and looked at her with a sad sigh. he pursed his lips and finally dropped the enthusiastic façade. "i don't wanna leave okinawa" she admitted with a pained sigh. "i don't wanna leave you" 

".. a-and the others too ofcourse" she continued with a nervous chuckle "not just you.." 

"i don't want you to leave too" reki chuckled as he wiped the tears brimming his eyes 

he lightly punched her shoulder and took his board from her hands. "agh! you're gonna make me cry, you know!" he exclaimed. y/n smiled and let out a soft laugh "sorry, sorry" she said 

reki pouted and hesitantly brought her into his arms, nibbling on his bottom lip and letting out a sigh as he squeezed her tight. "i'll really miss you, y/n" reki said. 

she blinked repeatedly in shock and flusteredly wrapped her arms around him as well. "um-i-i'll miss you too reki.." she stammered out as she tried to fight off the heat that was rushing to her cheeks 

suddenly, reki pulled away, much to her distaste, and fixed his stance. "let's skate together before you leave, yeah?" reki mused "just for tonight.. then we'll continue when you get back" reki smiled 

"yeah. let's skate" she replied with a fond smile 

the pair skated home, taking their usual route and doing some tricks here and there. though their usual chatter and banter was not present, and all there was, was silence that seemed to weight down on both of their chests with varying emotions. 

they stopped at the block separating their houses, right under the street light where they always meet up with each other. 

reki looked back at her and smiled. "well, this is where we part" he chuckled ."yeah.. i guess so.." y/n muttered back with a frown 

reki sighed and nudged her with his elbow. "cmon, don't be like that" he said "its not like we'll never see each other again!" reki exclaimed with a laugh, though even he wasnt able to convince or reassure himself. 

"you're just moving, no big deal! we have one more day to spend together and our friends and visit S" reki explained in a comforting tone 

y/n sighed in distress and crouched down on the ground. she kept her board in place with her feet and stared at it with furrowed brows. "i guess you're right" she said. "but i really don't want to leave. im completely fine here in okinawa with you and the others." 

"i wanna keep skating with you and go to hotsprings together and eat bentos and keep working at dope sketch!" she exclaimed with a look of affliction 

reki frowned and sat down beside her, resting his chin on his hands and nodding along. "yeah, i wanna keep doing that too" he said "but we can't really do anything about it anymore" 

"unless you wanna try begging your mom or something" reki joked with a laugh as he nudged her with his shoulder. "but it's not like that would work-... y/n?" reki sweat dropped as he looked at her only to be met with a look of determination and sparkling eyes. 

"you're so smart, reki!" she praised "that's a great idea, we should do that! you're so amazing" 

reki chuckled and cheekily grinned at her "ah shucks, you flatter me too much!" he giggled 

"but were not gonna actually do that, right?" reki asked with a soft chuckle

".. right?" 

"WE BEG YOU!" they simultaneously exclaimed as they got down on their hands and knees to bow 

"w-what?! kids, what are you doing??" nanako exclaimed with a nervous smile as she tried to get them to stand up 

"PLEASE! DON'T TAKE Y/N AWAY!" reki cried out as he wrapped his arms around her in a bone crushing hold. "please!" y/n followed up with a determined look in her eyes as she stares at her mother expectantly 

y/n loosely wrapped her arms around reki's waist and pouted "please, mom?" she pleaded as she accentuated her 'puppy eyes'. "please, hasegawa-san?" reki pleaded as well as he gave her his 'puppy eyes' for the extra cute effect 

nanako seemed conflicted as she stares at their cutesy expressions with a look of dread. "what do i do?! they're too.. too cute!!" she cried to herself "help me, oliver !!!" 

she then composed herself and cleared her throat. "well, im really sorry kids" she said "but my desicion is final." she stated with a determined huff "im doing this so we can earn more-" 

she cut herself off as she caught sight of the two teens sulking and holding ecah other while a dark gloomily aura loomed over them. "ah well- i-" nanako stammered as she shakily reached her hand out to them with a guilty smile 

she then sighed and let her arms hang by her sides. "im sorry, y/n, reki. but we need to move so i can earn more money and y/n won't have to work for me anymore" she explained "plus, i've already purchased the house so there's really no going back now" 

"but im okay with working at dope sketch.." y/n muttered with a frown 

"i know, but.." nanako smiled nervously "look at it this way! you'll go to a new school and make some friends! we can even try snowboarding during winter, won't you love that?" 

y/n briefly glanced at reki and sighed. "sure.." she mumbled 

nanako smiled and gently patted them both on the head. "you should hang out with your friends before we leave" she said "you'll regret wasting your time here, yknow?" nanako mused 

reki and y/n nodded and went to put on their shoes. they grabbed their boards, and hastily skated to joe's restaurant 

"ah jeez.." nanako muttered to herself as she watched them skate away. "teenagers are so hard to handle!!" 

"help me oliver!!!" 

"guys, we have something to say!" reki exclaimed as he abruptly slammed his hand down on the table, effectively gaining all of their attention. 

"y/n is-" 

"what is it you slime?" miya sneered as he continued sipping on his drink 

"your girlfriend?" they all simultaneously said with a bored tone as they continued on eating their meals 

"..." reki and y/n blinked and looked at each other in confusion. "what?" reki asked cluelessly "no that's not-" 

"well its kinda obvious" shadow said with a chuckle "yeah, we kind of saw it coming" miya agreed 

"what? no seriously, that's not what-" reki was once again cut off by joe who playfully punched him in the shoulder and grinned. "damn, didn't know you had it in you to ask her out" joe laughed "and i didn't think y/n would ever confe-" 

"I'M MOVING TO MIYAGI!" she immediately cut him off, mainly to prevent joe's big mouth from spilling anything, and just to get it out of the way. 

"WHAT?!" they all collectively exclaimed 

"are you serious? that's pretty far away" shadow said with furrowed brows "yeah... what about S?" miya asked with a small frown 

"i'll have to quit" y/n says as she steals a fry from cherry's plate "i'll go one last time later." 

"miyagi.." cherry mumbled as he swats her hand away from his food. "where in miyagi will you be staying?" he asked. "i don't know" she answered with a shrug. "but im going to a school named aoba johsai i think." 

"carla, tell me about that school." almost immediately, carla had responded. "okay master" it said. 

"aoba johsai, also known as seijoh, is a private school located at miyagi prefecture. they are mostly known for their performance in volleyball, having competed in numerous tournaments and had made a name for themselves through the sport and successfully deemed themselves as a powerhouse school. "

"volleyball?" y/n hummed in curiosity "how do you play that?" she asked cherry. "i wouldn't know." he replied "though it's a sport where you play with a team. why? would you like to join?" he asked 

"probably not" y/n shrugged 

"oi, rookie! are you really moving?" joe asked with a small frown "S would get boring without you, yknow?" 

"i am" she replied "and i think S would be fine with you guys and reki in it" 

reki looked at her and smiled. the redhead slung his arm around her shoulders and picked up his board "how bout we have a beef one last time before you go?" reki suggested "we could all go against each other. just for the fun of it." 

"sure, but you'll lose, just so you know" joe boasted as he flexed his biceps. "hah?! just cus you're bigger and more muscular doesn't mean you'll win!" reki whined 

"yeah!" y/n agreed with a huff "reki has gotten better and much faster! and he knows more tricks now. he even did a snowboarding trick and-" 

miya quickly cut her off before she could go on a full rant about the redhead. "let's just go" miya groaned out as he grabbed his board. "man, are you sure you're not together" shadow sweat dropped as he followed miya and dragged them both out of the restaurant 

"we're not!" reki exclaimed with a laugh "why would you even think that would happen? we're just best friends" 

"right.. best friends" y/n agreed 

shadow sweat dropped as he turned to look at her, only to be met with her teary eyes and her quivering smile, looking like she’s on the verge of crying her eyes out like a child. 

"are you okay?" shadow muttered sheepishly as he watched her hastily wipe her eyes and pout like a child "yes" she replied with a huff 

"oh, is that so?" miya cooed with a cat-like grin as he stalked closer to her side "i mean it makes sense" he said "the heroine shouldn't be with a slime, after all" 

shadow deadpanned as he watched miya slyly lock their arms together with a grin "so who should she be with? you?" he scoffed "ofcourse!" miya wholeheartedly agreed. "im the hero so the heroine should be with me!" 

shadow sweat dropped as he watched miya hug her arm and look at them with a smug cat-like smirk. "dude, aren't you like thirteen?" shadow deadpanned 

y/n smiled and patted his head with a soft laugh "yup, you're right" she agreed jokingly, her smile widening as miya's face exploded into bright shades of red. "i-it doesn't mean i like you though!" he shrieked out "im just saying that we would be compatible!!" 

"i see." she muttered "japanese people are so hard to decipher" 

cherry and joe came out of the restaurant and got on their boards, urging them to do the same. "cmon, let's go there before too many people arrive" joe said as he stretched his arms 

"last one to arrive buys everyone boba!!" reki announced as he skated away, pulling y/n along as he does so 

"ha?! oi! unfair you should've counted!!" shadow exclaimed before hastily catching up to them "hmp, as if i'll lose to any of you slimes." miya muttered as he sped up 

"oh please. you all make me pay anyways." cherry mumbled with a sigh as he got on carla and calmly caught up to them 

"well you got the most cash" joe shrugged with a grin 

"shut up you gorilla." 

"i'll really miss their banters." y/n mumbled as she looked back to watch joe and cherry hit  each other with their board. "hey, it's not like we can't visit you" reki laughed 

"would you visit me reki?" she asked with a hopeful gleam in her eyes. "it would be strange not being with you.." 

"of course! i'll visit you like every week!" reki reassured with a wide grin 

"heh, as if you got the cash for that" shadow sneered from beside him. 

"i-im gonna save up, then i'll visit you every week!" reki cleared his throat with a nervous laugh 

her smile widened as she stared at reki in admiration and pure glee. 

"okay, im counting on it!"

im making miya have a cute little puppy crush on u cus why not lol, yall won't end up together tho that's weird 🤨‼️

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ROTT Review

SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE. You have been warned.

FYI: I just finished the movie. So my opinions may change a bit but here I am writing a full review.

Before I talk about the movie, I have to say this movie has fantastic animation. The music is as good as usual.

Ok now the story. Let’s start with the our Trollhunters.

Fair Lady Claire. My girlie Claire really brought her all into this. I’m really proud of the young woman she has grown up into. However for the sake of the plot and story they make her run out of magic juice quite a bit. But my girl is still the best and gives it her all.

Wingman Domzalski. I will be perfectly honest. Toby is kind of the annoying best friend at times and bothers me as a plus size person. (They really push the over eating thing to the point that it’s his biggest factor.) Toby is a very eager kid who is ready to get in the action. Never being negative to his friend but the best emotional support who will always be at his side. Sure Toby was used a bit as comedic relief in the movie but when push comes to shove, Toby will always be there to do the right thing.

Blinky is amazing as always. One of the best father figures out there.

Aarrrgh was there. Was great for the scenes he was in, but all together didn’t do much that altered the story.

Our Trollhunter, Jim Lake Jr. Someone I admire and basically see as my little brother/child. Kiddo really did it. I know everyone is upset that Jim’s arc was redone when we had the “Unbecoming” episode. If I could come to a peaceful middle ground, I saw we all need to blame Merlin. He really rocked Jim’s world and self worth. When the creator of the object you need to save the world with tells you “You’re not enough”, it really can be a great setback. But once we past that, Jim really pulled through. Amulet or not, he is our Trollhunter.

Mommy Dr. Lake was there. Barbara was mostly there for our emotions.

Dilf Strickler. I felt that he was changed a bit since we last saw him, but he had a new purpose. He was more cautious and happy because he had a chance at a happy life with Barbara. Which makes what happens to him more upsetting. 

Nomura my sweet. This movie did not deserve you. At least she was with Draal.

And Not-Enrique (seriously why didn’t they ever give him an actual name) just wasn’t in the movie.

How about some CreepSlayers?

BABY ELI PEPPERJACK CAME BACK LOOKING SO CUTE. So proud.

Bumbling knight oaf Steve the Palchuckian was great as usual.

I will say though. The whole pregnancy plot was just a way to get Eli and Steve out of the way. I could feel that the writers maybe didn’t like Steve so much since Wizards. But Steve was once again someone to laugh at. Pregnant and out of the way.

How about some Akiridions?

Aja my darling girl, oh how you’ve grown. I understand some think she has changed. However I must say that her preparing a plan B on the side was smart. She isn’t just a princess on earth anymore. She is a queen on a distant planet. So if she thought evacuation was best, it would ensure that everyone would live. And avoid losing more valuable people from her life. So no, I can’t blame her.

DJ Kleb was there. He was kinda doin his own thing and messing with Steve. Brother-in-law stuff.

It was good to see Varvatos Vex.

Stu was the man in the background working on the busy important things like working on the amulet. Personally I feel like the series REALLY underutilizes Stu A LOT so I was so happy to see him being a part of something huge.

And finally some Wizards.

Douxie my love, you were amazing as usual. His powers have grown greatly and have contributed to the adventure. But god the writers really do love to take everything away from him don’t they. It’s unfair.

Archie was kinda just there and just... I understand leaving Douxie but that doesn’t mean I like it.

Nari the sweetest. I can only imagine the guilt she felt to end Nomura. Her self sacrifice was probably the one in the movie most called for.

Alright now I’ll talk about the movie.

I can whole heartedly say this movie was rushed. To be honest I feel like the original writers weren’t completely in this. At least it felt kind of not so much Trollhunters or 3Below vibes but more Wizards, if that makes sense whatsoever. Something is off.

I just want to blame Merlin for everything. To hell with that guy.

The beginning sequence was great. A car chase to a moving train. Which ends up with Toby of course screwing up and breaking the brakes. Of course. The train falling off the tracks which ultimately ends up with Nari gone. Oh yeah, and video recordings of Magic, trolls and being taken in by the police. Great.

WHY TF WAS TOBY TELLING THEIR STORY TO THE POLICE. YOU DON’T MIX THE POLICE IN STORIES UNLESS YOU KNOW THE COP PERSONALLY. CUZ IT’S A MESS AND THE POLICE GET IN THE WAY. GDI TOBY.

Our heroes go back to base on the new and improved Camelot. Where we discover that Barbara and Strickler are now engaged. Happy news and would secure that Jim has another Father figure in his life and his mother’s happiness. Which explains Strickler’s “stay behind” advice. Now he has a family to watch over. He must be careful and warns that Jim’s actions could cost so much that he might not be able to afford.

Enters our Majesty Aja and the new stud on the block, Eli. Dang I wish puberty hit me like that.Truck-kun strikes again. And also enters... the pregnancy thing. I will say, I didn’t mind it too much... at first. But there are complications. Steve is too young to be a father and dang 7 kisses?? I can’t help but feel like Aja should have mentioned that or it was a last minute plan to write out Steve and Eli. (Which it was.) It was funny sure cuz omegaverse and ALIENS but all together it’s really iffy.

They really had Douxie preform a body-swap spell only so it would be undone. And undoing the spell only hurt them both?? C’mon. C’mon.

And they mention the Krohnisfere. We’ll get back to it. Jim gets a brand new amulet infused with Akaridion tech. However theres an issue. It was created by Merlin right? Who is a wizard right? Who uses MAGIC. Shame Douxie wasn’t there to help make it. Ya know. 1/2 of the original creator of the AMULET. So it’s missing a huge part and for the sake of the plot, Jim doesn’t test the Amulet which is out of character personally.

Toby makes a silly big deal over a penny. I was actually hoping they would make it a silly Chekhov's gun later on. But no, it’s just Toby being loud and comedic relief.

The titans are released and we visit a very pregnant Steve. Ok so it’s a rushed kind of thing. ok.

Aja suggests evacuation. You can say it’s out of character but we need context. When Aja helped in the Doomsday Battle, she was ensured a way out but if she let the people of Arcadia perish. She decided to stay and help. But now the Trollhunter himself can’t help. So to ensure the survival of everyone, evacuation. A best chance for everyone to survive. Plus she is now a Queen. She rules over a whole planet which must change her thinking.

Now our characters are split into 3 teams:

Blinky, Archie, Archie’s dad and Claire for the Krohnisfere.

Jim, Aja, Toby, Strickler and Barbara for the Glacial Titan.

Nomura, Douxie and Aarrgh for the Earth Titan.

Now here is where I have problems. WHY. DID. THEY. SEND. TROLLS. TO. BRAZIL. IN. THE. DAY. Nomura dying was just so out of pocket. Unnecessary. I couldn’t even grieve properly I didn’t have a chance to process. The best thought I could think was “At least she’s with Draal now.” 10 seconds later, Strickler makes the choice to sacrifice himself. Because of Jim’s heroic’s, Strickler decided to try to save the most important people in his life. The person who was always dishonest finally had a chance to live a happy life with his family. The one who played it safe now had to make the final impulsive move. And unfortunately, his death was in vain. These deaths were just so forced. It wasn’t in any way good. And Strickler being one of the best written characters just going in such a way was just off. He died for nothing. He could have turned back and fought another battle but... no.

(BTW Barbara was just there... for Strickler’s death.)

We move to Babara and Jim having a heart to heart. I’m glad she didn’t blame Jim but a small moment of anger. Something a little more real for me but no I guess. Barbara will always just be Jim’s mom. She mention’s Jim’s father and it passed so quickly I missed it on my initial viewing. I’m happy that Jim’s father is never revealed or made a bigger part in his story. This is good representation for those of us who did have our fathers walk out on us. That we can grow despite our parents failing us.

And finally team Krohnisfere. Archie just leaves. He’s gone. Poor Douxie. A mentor and now his closest companion.

Our heroes meet up to go against the Volcanic Titan. In comes Varvatos Vex on a Gun Robot. Nice to see some good ol Gundam with a character mentioned throughout the entire trilogy. However it doesn’t last. BTW for the sake of survival, Aja leaves Jim and Toby. Iffy.

Douxie pulls a “Jason stop. This isn’t you.” thing with Nari and is reunited with his friend.(+ points for the shippers. It’s kinda winning me over?) Also, Claire now has the power to teleport a Titan. I know she’s much stronger than she was for the Trollhunters Sn 2 finale, but cmon. You can’t just say she’s out of magic juice and then pull this. C’mon.

(btw did the titan make a War of the Worlds tripod sound? No? Just me?)

Nari sacrifices herself and takes the other god with her. Which takes away Douxie’s other companion. Mr. Stark I don’t feel so good. Why does this movie hate Douxie so much. (I am so sorry shippers. Angst.)

BLINKY DIDN’T SEE A PAGE? ADDRESSING IT IN THE SHOW DOESN’T GIVE YOU A PASS. I forgot the word but this irony isn’t greatttt.

Jim now has to pull out the legendary sword Excalibur. But he can’t cuz he hasn’t harnessed the power of friendship.

And Steve is giving birth. At the worst time. What is this a zombie movie??? C’mon.

Jim says “Magic is friendship” And Stu is finally being used for one grand act. Seriously Stu is just so unappreciated. So he fixes the amulet with magic.

Basically everyone who went on top of the Volcanic titan falls off at some point. Except Jim cuz of course some 1v1. 

ONCE AGAIN Claire is out of magic juice. Because... reasons.

Toby makes the choice to race to Jim’s side with the technology to cancel out magic. (Wait how does science stop magic again)

BTW, For the Good of all doesn’t hit as well BUT it’s not mentioning any glory towards stinky Merlin so I am happy with the change.

JIM HAS A NEW TRANSFORMATION. MY BOY. MY SON. I’M SO PROUD.

Toby races to Jim and his helmet falls off the taco truck. That honestly should have been a huge warning sign. I was worried he didn’t have armor but we know how this goes.

Jim defeats the final titan and everyone is happy. The fight is finally over.

STEVE HAS 7 KIDS. OUCH. 

Seeing Jim run to Toby was heartbreaking. Now this is the one scene where the movie really let out actually process a character’s death. How on earth can you process your best friend, your most faithful companion dying. Jim goes through too much I swear to god.

Now let’s discuss the time travel plot. I honestly feel like they pulled some kind of Attack on Titan ending. The main character burdened with knowing the future and what could have been. And if everything is meant to be how it will be, destiny will reconnect them again. (Jlaire reincarnation AU???)

I’m actually ok with this ending. I understand people would want the time stone to return only a few minutes. But even then, the kiddos still have police records, so many people dead at the titan’s hands (or feet) and now the world knows about the existence of trolls thanks to the internet. In New York no less. And people are still dead.

We return the the beginning of everything, reflecting the “Unbecoming” episode.

(NGL I’m bothered that they didn’t do anything to stop Steve from bullying Eli, but Jim can’t do it. He’s saving it for Toby.)

And now finally, let’s discuss Toby becoming the Trollhunter. From the beginning, Toby never considered himself good enough to be the main star. Always the wingman, the 2nd best. Support. Now it was Toby’s turn to climb the ranks and be the Hero he’s always wanted to be. It’s Jim’s turn to live an easier high school life. I don’t doubt that he won’t follow Toby. But now he knows what to avoid and how to make the story process more smoothly.

I understand some are unsatisfied with this ending, which is kinda trademarked with Dreamwork’s shows. I get it. But honestly as of right now, I think I like the ending.

The amulet didn’t choose Jim because this Jim is not the same Jim as in Sn 1 Ep 1. He is a new man. And I think we all can agree that it’s his turn to be happy.

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I still love this series so much. It is my favorite cartoon. Of course it has it’s flaws, but this ending is at least satisfactory and not heartbreaking. Now it’s up to us to either continue the story or contribute our ideas in fanfiction. I look forward to everyone’s creations.

Don’t think. Become.

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