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inkofamethyst · 2 years

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October 5, 2021

Didn’t end up rehearsing the song with my solo in it, woo!! That was super lucky because I was afflicted today and don’t know if the dull, throbbing abdominal pain would’ve affected me negatively.

Was on Spotify Desktop version bc sometimes neither my phone nor ipad are within arm’s reach and I need music and I saw that my puzzle-friend was listening to Hey Laura by Gregory Porter, a song I recommended to him a bit ago (this was one of the ones I thought he might like actually, so I’m glad I guessed correctly!) and idk it just makes me happy. In all fairness, I’ve drawn quite a bit from his recs too (Saint Motel especially, but also some stuff by Bear Ghost and quite a few selections by Muse, and then there’s also Icon for Hire... I’d say between 15% and 25% max of my “current” playlist were sourced from his recs). It’s just that feeling of “Yeah, you listen to that song just like I knew you would” I guess. Satisfaction. My friends have good taste.

Speaking of music, you know what’s criminal? The fact that the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OST isn’t on Spotify. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but I just listened to that one Jpop outro by Scandal from the show and was reminded of the fact that I can’t listen to any of my favorite pieces from the OST. Like there are so many iconic pieces of music that I just UGH I wish I could listen to Spiral of Truth over and over and over bc when I heard that in the anime I knew somethin was boutta go DOWN WHEW. I mean all of the Fairy Tail albums are on Spotify (lowkeyyyyy might go back to listening to those again (lowkey just to bump up my stats a bit before Spotify releases my lil yearly wrap up thing lol but also the first album is really quite good from what I recall)), but I can’t hear Lurking whenever I want?? And all the covers on Spotify are poor approximations. Am I to simply suffer forever in this life?

Speaking of Spotify Wrapped,, I’m thinking that Scorecore is probably going to be my top genre again this year, and while I was originally thinking that Austin Wintory might be my top artist... Vincent Diamante might be closing in? I listen to the three Sky OSTs quite a bit these days, probably as much as I listen to the Journey and Abzu OSTs. And, you know, it’s possible that Seatbelts is comfortably ahead, though I somewhat doubt this. I wonder what my top song might be though. Maybe Tongues and Teeth, but also I kind of adore Flight of the Crows. I don’t anticipate it being something from an OST. I rarely select a specific song from an OST to listen to, instead I tend to listen to them as a group (though Myliobatis Aquila and Ichthyosaurus Communis are absolute bangers (basically they have parts that scratch my brain in just the right way)).

Speaking of Scorecore, did I mention on here that I watched a playthrough of the game Firewatch as recommended by my puzzle-friend? Well I was listening to the soundtrack (again, wouldn’t’ve if my puzzle-friend hadn’t mentioned it, but it’s actually pretty cool), and the cover art is pretty dope? Like, the there’s the imagery of trees mirrored on a lake surface but it also looks like soundwaves, and the color pulls from the color scheme of the end scene(s?) of the game. I mean maybe I’m thinking about it too deeply, but I think the design, as simple as it is, is also pretty genius.

By the way, my presentation turned out pretty good, if I may say so myself. Unreasonably good for the amount of time I spent on it, I think, but I haven’t gotten the grade yet so I won’t be overly presumptuous.

I’m not going to do any real homework tonight, I don’t think. I need to catch up on my sleep so I can be well-rested for tomorrow.

Today I’m thankful that I’m feeling more and more confident with the choir music with each rehearsal. Like, I know that’s how it’s supposed to work, but I was really scared that I just wouldn’t get it. I think I do end up relying on my fellow Alto Twos a bit more than I probably should, but that’s okay. With some additional independent practice, I think I’ll start to feel a bit better on my own.

I’m also thankful (BONUS THANKK) for the rain tonight!! I love the rain so much it hurts.

Last thing ummm @/Tumblr could you,,,, like,,, just consider maybe not putting dsmp fanart in my radar. especially technoblade art. It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s that I will quite literally waste thirty minutes scrolling through the person’s blog scrounging for more and I’m a uni student who really just does not have that sort of time on my hands right now. Thank you for your time and consideration. I am begging you.

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aforrestofstuff · 4 years

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Okay! I have a burning question for you, my dude. Music is my life, and I wanna know what kind of music the OPM casts listen to. Thanks, my guy!

I had a feeling this would be inevitable lol. I don’t really know a whole lot about music or genres or anything like that so I’m just gonna give you a rundown of each character individually and some song recs along with that just to smooth things out a little. Thanks for your ask, by the way! ❤️ Now my playlists will be put to good use.

A Brief Rundown of the Major OPM Characters’ Music Tastes:

Blast: hc that he doesn’t even have ears since he never fucking LISTENS

Terrible Tornado: Stuff that makes her feel powerful. Loud vocals and good instrumentals. Also, she’s a little angsty since she’s saltier than the gotdamn Pacific almost all of the time. (Recs: Florence and the Machine - How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Susanne Sundfør - Delirious, Florence and the Machine - What Kind of Man, Kali Uchis - Dead to Me, Let’s Eat Grandma - Falling Into Me)

Fubuki: some of that real classy shit. Slow songs that are nice to just have a cup of tea with. Nothing too meaty or fast-paced, she enjoys taking a moment to breathe every once and a while since life gets pretty hectic when you’re managing a gang of some 30 hooligans. (Recs: Wes - Midnight Low, any song from Lana Del Rey’s entire discography lol, Florence and the Machine - Grace, The Marìas - I Don’t Know You, Yellow House - Ain’t Gonna Call, Feng Suave - Toking, Dozing)

Silverfang: Stuff from his time. I hc that he was a bit of a party animal back in his prime so he’s gotta have those grooves. Disco to the extremo. Also, another hc: Garou absolutely hates his music. He would play it during training and Garou would contemplate homicide. (Recs: Frankie Valli - Grease, The Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride, KC and the Sunshine Band - I’m Your Boogie Man, Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride, The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays the Fool, Andrea True Connection - More, More, More)

Bomb: save as Silverfang, although I hc that Bomb was a little more of a nerd growing up. Still, he never missed out on a good party. (Additional Recs: KC and the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight, The Trammps - Disco Inferno, Tierra - Together, Cornelius Bros and Sister Rose - Too Late to Turn Back Now)

Atomic Samurai: Old shit. Shit older than Silverfang. He’s really not that old, but his soul is fucking ancient and he’s got that classic “grrr music these days sucks” kind of shithead attitude. (Recs: Jim Croce - Time in a Bottle, Dion - Runaround Sue, The Carpenters - The End of the World, The Band - The Weight)

Child Emperor: Upbeat synth. Stuff to listen to while he’s working on his machines and whatnot. Probably has meaty beats to keep him in tune with what he’s doing, like working around a clock. Probably some groovy citypop in there too. (Recs: Taeko Ohnuki - 4:00 AM, Junko Ohashi - Telephone Number, Tatsuro Yamashita - Magic Ways, Hiroyuki Sawano - NEXUS, Superfly - Kakusei, Mariya Takeuchi - Plastic Love)

Metal Knight: Intrumentals that Disney villains listen to. Deep, dark shit that makes you feel sad. He probably feeds off of negative emotion. What a toolbag. (Recs: Lucas King - Sociopath, Abel Korzeniowski- Table for Two, Max Richter - Never Goodbye, Max Richter - She Remembers, Evelyn Stein - Quiet Resource, Mac Quayle - Adagio in G Minor)

King: video game soundtracks, obviously. Might be some electro funk in there too, as a treat. (Recs: Metal Gear Solid 3 OST - Snake Eater, Mick Gordon - Rip and Tear, Xenoblade Chronicles OST - Main Theme, Persona 5 OST - Last Surprise, Daft Punk - Verdis Quo, Toby Fox - Hopes and Dreams, Disasterpeace - Prologue, iamthekidyouknowwhatimean - Run, Darren Korb - Old Friends)

Zombieman: Dad Music. Old rock that makes you wanna rail some lines of white thunder and dance on top of a car. He’d be reluctant to try out new stuff but does so nevertheless. Just a little bit of weird alternative here and there. (Recs: Poison - Unskinny Bop, Mötley Crüe - Dr. Feelgood, Black Sabbath - War Pigs, Def Leppard - Animal, CRX - Walls, MGMT - Little Dark Age, Pink Floyd - Money, Queens of the Stone Age - Villains of Circumstance)

Drive Knight: Dark synth, obviously. Need I say more? (Recs: El Tigr3 - She Swallowed Burning Coals, Trevor Something - Enjoy the Silence, Greg Drombrowski - Devour, GUNSHIP - Woken Furies, GUNSHIP - Thrasher, Carpenter Brut - Invasion A.D., Kavinsky - Nightcall)

Pig God: this guy probably just listens to ASMR of people eating food lol.

Superalloy Darkshine: Upbeat stuff that’s good for exercise; loving those new jams along with some of the old. He’s got a pretty groovy style. (Diane Ross - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Saint Motel - Puzzle Pieces, CRUISR - All Over, Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up, Sade - Kiss of Life)

Watchdog Man: 10 hour loop of wolves howling on a summer night.

Flashy Flash: classical. Some nice instrumentals to listen to while training. Stuff that preferably doesn’t have any or very little lyrics so it’s not too busy on his ears while he’s fantasizing about killing someone. (Recs: Vaughn Williams - The Lark Ascending, Debussy - Rêverie, Grieg - Peace of the Woods, André Laplante - Une Barque sur L’Ocean)

Metal Bat: Modern alternative. A little bit harder than say, Mumen and Kama, but not as hard as Zombieman or Death Gatling. He’s that middle ground where he’s still got some real bangers, but Zenko can listen as well. He’ll play this stuff loudly as he’s doing chores and working out, no headphones ever. It gets pretty annoying. (Recs: Foals - Exits, The Blue Stones - Black Holes, Solid Ground, CRX - Broken Bones, Jungle - Happy Man, The Strokes - Reptilia, We Are Trees - Girlfriend)

Genos: synth. But not just any synth, some heavy, fast-paced synth that’s just like him: speedy, relentless, and powerful. He listens to shit that’ll make you wanna get up and start killing Terminators. Probably. There’s some other synths in the mix too because we love a three-dimensional king. (Recs: Carpenter Brut - Division Ruine, The Protomen - I Still Believe, Carpenter Brut - Leather Teeth, Gunship - Tech Noir, TWRP - Phantom Racer, Le Castle Vania - Red Circle)

Tanktop Master: Dad music but the type of dad music that makes you think your dad was a sappy nerd back in the day. Long tracks that are good for workouts. (Tears for Fears - Woman in Chains, Pink Floyd - Us and Them, Duran Duran - Ordinary World, Billy Idol - Eyes without a Face, A Flock of Seagulls - I Ran, The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky, Tears for Fears - Sowing the Seeds of Love)

Puri-Puri Prisoner: Pop. Dance music. He doesn’t really get to listen to a lot of music in prison, so he holds on to whatever he can and savors every second of it. (Coldplay - Talk, Bruno Mars - Runaway Baby, Lady Gaga - Bad Romance, Flo Milli - Beef Flomix, Doja Cat - Say So)

Mumen Rider: Hes a lighthearted, soft boy. Likes some fluffy indie tunes. It helps to motivate him when working out or doing hero stuff. He might need to cry every once in a while though, so there’s some sad songs in the mix too. (Recs: Varsity - The Dogs Only Listen to Him, The The - This is the Day, Amarante - Don’t Look Back, Alvvays - Saved by a Waif, The Monkees - As We Go Along, Acid Ghost - Hide my Face, Mogwai - Take Me Somewhere Nice)

Sonic: same as Flash. He’s a little more hip with the times however, so he’s got some more groovy, electronic instrumentals to listen to in addition to some elegant stuff and isn’t opposed to having a little bit of lyrics sprinkled in there as well. In fact, he’s not opposed to uppity pop either. He thinks dancing is frivolous but he secretly does it when he thinks nobody is looking. (Additional Recs: Odesza - Bloom, Pretty Lights - One Day They’ll Know [Odesza Remix], BØRNS - Electric Love, Hembree - Culture, The Cinematic Orchestra - Arrival of the Birds)

Garou: same as Metal Bat. Bang let him have a little MP3 player during his time at the dojo and has since collected a few songs on there. They’re very near and dear to his heart since it’s one of the few good things that came from his absolute disaster of a childhood. (Additional Recs: Foals - Inhaler, CRX - Slow Down, Deep Sea Arcade - Close to Me, Gorillaz - Empire Ants, The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger, Glass Animals - Take A Slice)

Death Gatling: Shit your old Vietnam-vet grandpa would blast on the back of his F150. He gives me self-righteous asshole vibes, if I’m honest. Like, don’t get me wrong, I like Death Gatling, but he seems like the type of trailer park-dwelling sewer rat to carry a revolver into a Walmart for “self defense” and that’s probably the type of music he listens to, too. (Recs: Megadeth - Trust, Megadeth - Angry Again, Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son, Glen Campbell - Southern Nights, Mötley Crüe - Kickstart My Heart, Quiet Riot - Cum on Feel the Noize)

One-Shotter: I hard hc that he had an emo phase he never quite grew out of. He doesn’t quite listen to emo anymore but he’s still into that alternative shit. Homeboy also likes some slow tunes every once and a while because he’s an emotional dude who’s not afraid of a good cry. (Recs: Anything from Blink-182, Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know?, MGMT - When You Die, Mazzy Star - Fade Into You, Cigarettes After Sex - Dreaming of You, Yon Ort - Other Matter)

Lightning Max: Same as Genos but without the terminator-killing. Fast-paced stuff because he’s a fast lightning dude. A little more upbeat because he’s not as much as an edgelord as Genos, however. (Additional Recs: Carpenter Brut - Hang’em All, The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize, Worn Tin - Sensitivity, B.E.R. - The Night Begins to Shine, Martin Hall - Different Kind of Love)

Stinger: he’s all about that FUNK! Stuff that gets him moving! Stuff that makes him wanna dance! (Recs: Daft Punk - Doin’ it Right, TWRP - Body Image, Wild Cherry - Play that Funky Music, Chemise - She Can’t Love You, Saga - Wind Him Up, Saga - On the Loose, TWRP - All Night Forever)

Okamaitachi: they give me electro vibes! New, modern shit that’s good to dance to or to just sit down and have a listen! Also, some shit that’ll probably play in a coming-of-age teen movie or something. They don’t really vibe with heavy music and that’s alright, babey! Keeping it light and bouncy. (Recs: Tei Shi - Bassically, Varsity - Must Be Nice, Class Actress - Weekend, CHVRCHES - Richard Pryor, Alvvays - Marry Me, Archie, Sobs - Telltale Signs, Goth Babe - Sometimes, ALASKALASKA - Meateater)

Iaian: Nice, low tunes that are good for meditation and to be used for background noise during training sessions. He never really sits down to listen to music, it’s always in the background of something else he’s doing so he prefers to have some soft beats that don’t really interfere with his senses. Tunes so quiet, he sometimes uses them as lullabies; especially since the trauma of losing his arm has since made it hard to sleep. (Recs: Boy Scouts - Saddest Boy, Susanne Sundfør - Mantra, Vashiti Bunyan - If I Were the Same but Different, Starman Jr. - Blue Fairy, Patrick Watson - Je te Laisserai des Mots, Sibylle Baier - I Lost Something in the Hills)

Bushidrill: same as Atomic Samurai just without the shitty attitude. He’s happy to listen to some newer stuff, he just doesn’t like it and that’s okay, baby! Probably some classy shit your wise old grandpa would listen to. (Recs: Dean Martin - Volare, Dion - The Wanderer, Peppino Gagliardi - Che Vuole Questra Musica Stasera, anything from Luis Miguel lol, Franco Micalizzi - Sadness Theme)

Amai Mask: probably just listens to his own music like a putz. If not, he’s listening to the sound equivalent of glittering diamonds. He’s probably got this shit playing at the end of a long day while he’s chilling in a hot bath or something. (Recs: Fergie - Glamorous, Rita Ora - Hot Right Now, Lana Del Rey - Freak, Lana Del Rey - Art Deco, Tame Impala - Feels Like We Only Go Backwards)

Saitama: He doesn’t listen to music much anymore, sadly. He did, however, have a killer motivational mix to get him through his vigorous training prior to becoming a hero. (Recs: Paul Engemann - Push it to the Limit, Journey - Don’t Stop Believin’, College & Electric Youth - A Real Hero, Joe Esposito - You’re the Best Around, Survivor - Eye of the Tiger, The Bee Gees - Nights on Broadway)

Here’s the playlist with all of these songs in order (mostly):

It’s on YouTube because I’m allergic to Spotify. I’ve got a doctor’s note. Also, all of my other playlists are on my little profile thingy so if you want to listen to my pile then go right ahead.

Thanks for your ask, my dude! ❤️ this took up ALL of my energy lol but it was fun.

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shibalen · 3 years

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hi !! can i get a romantic haikyuu matchup with ♫︎ + 𑁍 please? she/her pronouns, i'm pan, infp, with a libra sun+moon ! i'm introverted, very chill and free spirited, also very patient, to the point that i'm sometimes a doormat :/ i'm in touch with my emotions, i'm usually quiet but can get really talkative when excited. i get in my own head a lot and have a hard time asking for help. cursed memes and playful banter are my cups of tea, and i'm not easily flustered (but that's probs partly bc i'm kinda dense oof). 🃏 [1/3]

i do competitive debate and it's kind of my sport! i'm a theatre kid too, i absolutely love performing! i'm bilingual and learning french, i love classic books, philosophy, and cats. i'm a pop culture nerd! i speak very animatedly. sharing songs is a love language for me. i think i'm very supportive towards my friends, i don't always give advice but i always try to be there for them as much as i can (even if i nag them sometimes).🃏 [2/3]

i love writing analyses on media i like! i'm especially into stuff that has lots of themes and focus on character psyche, i like picking them apart. i also like fashion and playing uke! i don't have an ideal type for an s/o, all i ask is they understand when i'm super busy and need to be alone to recharge, but also know when to call me out when i'm trying to burn myself out lol. i like spontaneous, spur of the moment dates! this got long hshs but thank you sm and hope you have a great day !! 🃏 [3/3]

♡ matchup for anon

haikyuu: i match you with . . .

tetsurō kuroo !!

• i'm convinced you'd go great with Kuroo, and that you're exactly his type! relaxed and quiet yet fun, you'd catch his attention quickly.

• he adores your analytical, nerdy side but also your funny and free-spirited personality. definetly the type to playfully make fun of you for those traits to express his affection tho (until you point out he's just as much of a geek himself)

• being Kenma's friend, he has no problem getting you out of your head and laying out the facts. he'll help you focus on smaller goals to keep you from burning out. taking breaks is obligatory and if he's not there himself you guys will have video chats to take your mind off work. his dedication knows no bounds, trust me.

• boy is super vigilant about your health but not in an annoying naggy way. he sends you reminers to drink water and have a meal because he doesn't want his dearest person hurting herself (｡╯︵╰｡)

• you guys met at a debate competition. Kuroo didn't really want to be there but he was recruited by his peers to fill in for another person from the debate club who couldn't make it. he's always this kind, right?

• funny thing is that you never had an "official" debate but instead one in the corridor of the building the competition was held in. you were trying desperately to get a drink stuck in the vending machine when Kuroo came to your rescue.

• he taught you a useful hack how to get those things free but also teased you about not asking for help sooner you know he had to

• you ended up arguing over whether or not it was okay to ask strangers for help. it was dumb and far from any structured debate, but it was fun! Kuroo really had a bast seeing you switch from your polite ways to excitable chatter during your conversation and knew immediately he liked you.

• so, you exchanged numbers and social media before parting ways. getting together as an official couple no doubt took a while but that only resulted in a relationship that was all the more sound and comfortable for the both of you (*´▽`*)

• if anyone plans to take advantage of your politeness, Kuroo will just stare at them over your shoulder with that smile of his. i assure you no one is going to take advantage of you on his watch! "hmm? what was that you were about to say? let us hear it."

• you playfully tease each other on daily basis, light-hearted banter and snarky remarks, but by god when he tries to be the slightest bit more romantic you completely miss the point. rip Kuroo he's taken it as a challenge to make you flustered and will stop at nothing.

• you guys would have so much fun debating over everything from philosophy to ridiculous opinions such as whether cheese goes before or after the ham on a sandwich.

• gets all smug when you start being more talkative with him because you're showing a special side to yourself, hehe.

• has the s o f t e s t smile on his face when he listens to you talk !! like, resting his chin on his palm and leaning in, hanging on your each and every word while thinking how precious you are ♡︎

• can't forget about all the cursed memes you send each other in the middle of the night! not mention how you have entire conversations in them??

• it's completely all right if you don't have advice to give. when Kuroo's feeling down you being there is all be needs ♡︎ your presence alone is enough to remind him everything is going to be okay.

• !! sharing earbuds during bus, car and train rides !! change my mind. he especially likes it if you rest your head on his shoulder all the while, it makes him feel happy that you trust him so much. plus the fluffy intimacy.

• once he tried doing the same to you but he's kinda heavy so eventually you had to tell him to lift it. but in exchange, you let him lay his head on your lap. he actually prefers it that way now.

• such an overly dramatic couple honestly. if one of you starts acting dramatic, the other will jump the bandwagon no questions asked. yeah . . . your friends don't third-wheel on your dates much . . .

• your dates include shopping for fashion (imagine trying to style his hair to fit with the rest of his outfit but the last second it just goes poof), aimless "we'll figure out a date on the way there" drives, trying out funky science experiments from youtube, donating blood, pillow fort parties and childhood movie nights ♡︎

♫︎ music box

— Yellow by Coldplay

— Nicholas Sparks by Kinda Collective

— Sweet Talk by Saint Motel

— Backyard Boy by Claire Rosinkranz

— Dance, baby! by Pablo

𑁍 jewellery box

— favourite memory with you

afrer a big volleyball game victory Kuroo had decided to cofess to you. it was the perfect opportunity, he was feeling the most confident and ready. so, after the celebration with his teammates he invited you over to his place where you'd get some peace and quiet. however, before he got to say what he'd been agonising over for months now, you asked to play a song for him. you had written it yourself, especially for him, for this victory and your own confession! boy was absolutely shooketh but all the more smitten. he almost cried you were so perfect shh it was you both laughed as he said his confession right after ♡︎

— favourite activity to do together

i said it before and i'm gonna say it again: Kuroo loves playfully bantering with you. your wit never ceases to surprise him but it also gives him an excuse to throw an arm around your shoulder and get even closer to you ♡︎ as for actual activities i wanna say simply hanging out with you is more than enough for Kuroo because it's then when you're the most relaxed. it also leaves room for more spontaneous dates, your adventures are always new and exciting!

— favourite place to kiss you

Kuroo is a tease and will kiss you anywhere but the lips (or any other place you want him to). he loves giving you kisses but in most situations you might think he lives to see your pout or glare as he takes his time. in the end though, his kisses are the sweetest, meant only for you. in conclusion, i think his preferences very much shift according to yours.

— favourite nicknames to call you by

okay i know 'kitten' is very popular in the fandom, and i think since you like cats he enjoys calling you by it. but the nicknames he likes calling you by the most are usually in foreign languages, like 'chica' 'ma cherie' etc. if you like nicknames then do i have good news for you because cheesy ones as 'hunny bun' and 'boo' are also on his list!

— favourite thing about you

your sense of humour, among other things, is something Kuroo finds endearing about you! it's very similar to his own so he thinks of it as something that connects the two of you. also, the fact that you're in touch with your emotions is precious in his eyes. it's not common these days so you're a special treasure to him ♡︎

♡︎ runner up: Rintaro Suna

hihi! here i am doing requests hahahahaa . . . right. no excuses. i am terribly sorry for the wait so i'm trying to improve the quality of these in an attempt to make-up for the mega long wait. i sincerely hope you see and loke this!! stay safe and remember to be kind to yourself ♡︎

#len's matches #matchups #haikyuu matchups #🃏anon

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bubble-tea-bunny · 6 years

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my type

[billy hargrove x reader]

author’s note: titled this after the song by saint motel cuz i wrote this while listening to that and then i remembered the whole “nancy’s not my type” line and that is purely coincidence i promise lol

word count: 2,098

part two: x

“Steve Harrington, you’re with Billy Hargrove.”

You’ve got to be fucking kidding me. When Steve hears this, he practically deflates where he sits at his desk. He’d been crossing his fingers for someone actually competent that could pull their own weight on this project. And if he couldn’t have that, he was willing to settle for someone a little dumber, if he had to, since the teacher did have a penchant for pairing A students with… not so A students, in an effort to boost the latter’s grade (hardly fair, if Steve has anything to say about it). Anyone but Billy Hargrove, really, Steve would’ve settled for.

With a heavy sigh he glances back, where one row behind him and one column to the left sits Billy, lounging back with his arms crossed and a smirk on his face Steve wants nothing more than to punch. He turns back around when they’re handed instructions for the project, and he lays his head on his propped up hand dejectedly, picking at the corner of the piece of paper.

“Hey, partner.” Billy plops down in the seat in front of Steve when the class is allowed to reshuffle so that they’re sitting with their teammate. Steve doesn’t even try to look amused, and Billy hones in on it right away. “What’s got your panties in a bunch?”

Steve looks up in search of the teacher, who’s at the front of the classroom helping a different group, before returning his attention to Billy. “You,” he all but hisses out. “You’re my problem.”

Billy scoffs, putting a hand on his chest in mock offense as he plays dumb. “Me? And why’s that?”

For a moment, Steve wonders if he should try to list off at least a few reasons (because there are plenty and it would take a while to get through them all) but decides he’d just be wasting his breath. Billy knows exactly why. So he ignores the question. “Just don’t fuck this up for me.”

“Hey, this is my grade too. I won’t.”

If it were any other person, Steve might’ve believed it.

By the end of class, they’ve agreed to meet at Steve’s house to work on the project. Hopefully if they work diligently, they could finish in one day. Billy gives Steve a none-too-gentle pat on the back before they go their separate ways down the hall and Steve gives him a tight-lipped smile, which promptly disappears as he walks to his locker. He thinks to himself that one day is one day too many to be seeing Billy over spring break. He heaves a sigh as he opens his locker. This is bullshit.

———

Spring break brings you back to your hometown of Hawkins, Indiana. Everything looks the same, something you note with a small smile on your face as you drive down the familiar roads with their potholes you’ve memorized the placement of. You got familiar with them after winding around them on your bike so many years ago. You have the windows down because the weather is so nice, and when you start getting to the residential areas, it’s much quieter.

When you arrive at your house, you see everyone’s cars on the driveway, which means they’re all home. You don’t even have to ring the doorbell: your mom had seen you while you were getting your bags out of the trunk and came out to greet you. Behind her trails your dad, and then finally your younger brother. Your eyes light up when you see him. He’s practically your best friend, something that hasn’t changed even if you’re miles away from home. You missed him a lot.

“Get over here, you little dweeb!”

You engulf Steve in a bear hug and he laughs, returning it just as enthusiastically. It doesn’t quite make sense to call him “little,” not anymore at least. He’s taller than you are, and has been since he grew like a bean sprout his freshman year of high school. But it doesn’t matter. He’d always be little to you.

The two of you spend the rest of the day catching up, Steve being the one to drive you both downtown for a bite to eat since you’d already been driving for hours to get here. The last time you’d been in Hawkins was during Christmas, and that had been months ago. You called on occasion, but school kept you busy. Steve mentions the project he has to work on over the break, to which you stick your tongue out in playful disgust. Long gone are your days of having homework over breaks. When your brother continues on to mention he doesn’t like his partner at all, you tilt your head in curiosity.

“I thought you got along with everybody,” you comment before taking a sip of your milkshake.

Steve shrugs. “Billy’s… well, he’s a dick.”

“Really?” Steve never speaks so aggressively about anyone, so when he does this time, you know it’s serious. “That bad, huh?”

“That bad.” He sighs. “He’s coming over to work on the project tomorrow. I just wanna get it done quickly and then I won’t have to see him again until next week.”

You smile sympathetically. ”I still think it’s so funny your teacher assigned you two together. It’s like he knew.”

“I swear he knows. I don’t think there’s anyone else I dislike this much.” This earns a laugh from you before you pop another French fry into your mouth. You change the subject then, to take his mind off of the project and this Billy Hargrove.

———

It’s only you and Steve in the house the next day, given that it’s still a normal work-day for your parents. You’re in the kitchen assessing your succulents which rest on the window sill while Steve brings his backpack downstairs into the living room, where he spreads out the materials he’ll need on the coffee table.

“You’ve been watering my plants, right?” You speak up so he can hear you from the other room.

“Yeah, once a week, just like you said,” Steve responds, pausing briefly at the base of the stairs to address you.

“No, once every two weeks! You might overwater them!” You’re not even sure if he heard you because he’s started walking upstairs. You’d bought the plants from the gardening store in town over Christmas break, choosing cacti specifically so you wouldn’t have to water them often. You’re forgetful, and many a flower has died under your care.

“Sorry!” Steve yells, but it’s muffled because he’s on the second floor. “Every two weeks, got it!”

You roll your eyes but there’s a hint of a smile on your face. At least he hadn’t killed the plants in the time you’ve been gone.

Billy speeds down the road, and once he arrives at the Harrington household, he parks on the curb, screeching to a halt. As he gets out, he spots you in the window, preoccupied with plants resting on the sill. He’d never seen you at school. Were you from around here? Hawkins is a small town yet he doesn’t even recall seeing you while out and about. He’s pretty sure he’d remember if he saw you. Well, he supposes there’s no better time to find out than right now.

The doorbell rings and you’re the one to answer, since you can get to it first. When you open the door, you’re met with someone’s chest, and you have to look up to see who it is. The boy before you smiles. It’s sweet and it reaches his eyes. He tucks his hands into his jacket pockets.

“You must be Billy,” you start, smiling politely. You remember what Steve mentioned yesterday so you’re not overtly friendly, the way you usually are with Steve’s friends.

“I am.” Billy nods. “And you are…”

“[Name].”

“[Name],” he repeats, testing it on his tongue. “Cute name for a cute girl.” You laugh lightly at the compliment, pink dusting your cheeks, and his smile grows. “You Steve’s girlfriend?”

You shake your head, trying to keep your face from scrunching up at the mere suggestion. “No, I’m his sister, actually.”

“He didn’t tell me he had a sister.” Billy takes one of his hands out of his pockets and sets it on the doorframe, allowing him to lean a bit and adopt a more relaxed posture. Now that he thinks about it, you do look a fair bit like Steve. It’s the sort of resemblance that isn’t immediately noticeable, but once it’s revealed the two of you are siblings, it becomes more obvious.

His eyes rake over your form and you feel shy, but you don’t really know why because he’s younger than you are and usually advances from anyone Steve’s age you can brush off easily. But not this time. When his gaze flickers back up to your face, his toothy smile turns into more of an easy smirk which rests on his lips like it lives there. The heat of his stare is nearly enough to set you on fire. “Wish he didn’t keep you hidden,” he remarks. You don’t fail to catch the way his eyes drop down to look at your lips before they slide back up to meet your own again.

“He isn’t. I’ve just been away. At college.” This is your chance to shut him down. For a second the question flitters through your head—Is that really what you want?—but you push it away.

“College, huh? I don’t know many college girls.”

“What makes you think you’ll get to know me?”

“Do you not want me to know you?” Billy raises a brow.

“I’m too old for you.” You cross your arms.

At this, Billy laughs, genuinely amused. It takes you off guard and you furrow your eyebrows. He leans closer so he can lower his voice. “Believe me, sweetheart. You’re not.”

The two of you watch each other in silence, Billy almost daring you to try and shoot that one down. But you can’t. You narrow your eyes and ask yourself who the hell he is because you’ve never seen him until now and he’s already worming his way in, unusually bold for boys his age and… unusually good at it. You (try to) berate yourself for even entertaining the thought because he’s in high school and high school boys are immature. Yet you can’t help but think that before you stands an exception. And you hadn’t been prepared in the least bit.

“And for the record, that whole college girls line wasn’t implying I wanted to hook up,” Billy adds. At this, your cheeks heat up. You’re such an idiot to assume that’s what he’d meant! You dug the hole yourself and jumped into it. You just had to fuck up one more time before you’d be buried. “But if you wanted to, just know I wouldn’t be against it. I hear it’s college girls who know how to have a good time.” He winks. At this point, you don’t even know what to say in reply. He’s backed you into a corner. And he knows it. But luckily you don’t have to respond because your saving grace descends the stairs with heavy footsteps and comes to a stop at the bottom.

“I see you’ve met my sister,” Steve says.

Billy looks over at him and stands back up straight, the hand that had been resting on the doorframe now going back into his jacket. He grins. “I have. Since you didn’t tell me she’d be around.”

“Didn’t think it was relevant. Come on.” Steve waves him in and you stand to the side to give him space. Billy gives you one more sly smile as he crosses the threshold and you sigh quietly as you close the door. You turn around and lean against it, watching as your brother leads him to the living room so they can begin working.

You decide to go upstairs to stay out of their way, and when you lay back on your bed, you’re conscious of the heat in your belly. Goddamn Billy Hargrove is a force to be reckoned with. With a groan, you roll over onto your stomach so you can squish your face into your pillow. A part of you is hoping you’ll run into him again while you’re here, and that’s the exact moment you know you’re done for. You’ve dug, jumped into, and buried yourself in a hole all on your own. There has to be some sort of trophy for that shit, right?

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