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malabu · 11 months
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how to make a character’s death even sadder (part 2)
have the friend(s) comforting X as they die sing a song that has special meaning between the two of them
bonus points if the song was a favorite of one of their deceased family members/friends
have the toughest, most serious character cry at the funeral or burial after they’ve toughed it out until then
have them warn their friends that they’re not cut out for a dangerous mission, only for it to result in their death and their friends blame themselves
have the character die doing something they’ve always wanted to do, such as dying during childbirth when all they’ve ever wanted to be was a parent, or dying during a car accident immediately after getting the car they’ve wanted since they were a little kid
have the other characters realize that X’s death was completely preventable right after X has died
show the character’s parents’ reactions
have another character be forced to make a split second decision to save X, not realizing it would kill Y in the process, then have them find out that Y died because of their choice
have them die on the way to the hospital
force one of their family members to kill them or aid in their death
have X celebrate killing the threat, then have the threat immediately kill X in the middle of saying that they’re in the clear
right before their death, show a part of their personality that no one has seen before, such as make an always bubbly character cry during their death, have the tough character break and show genuine fear of dying, or have the one who’s always been afraid of dying finally come to peace with death as they’re slipping away
make it so that the audience is just beginning to really like the character
show X’s friends defeat an enemy and when they turn back to X, they reveal they were injured
put the character through emotional turmoil the majority of the story, then kill them off when they’ve finally gotten back to a good place
make their death happen as they’re having a good time, telling a joke, or overall being happy so that it’s unexpected
make it so that they’re a timid character who lets people be mean to them, and they die standing up for themselves for the first time
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malabuj · 3 years
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soft writing prompts
waking their lover up to tell them they look beautiful, even when sleeping.
answering “i love you” with a kiss.
kissing their lover’s knuckles.
holding hands/placing their hand on their lover’s thigh when driving.
entangling their arms and legs with their lover’s when cuddling.
going on a date and asking their lover to stay the night.
finding their lover asleep on the couch, pushing their hair off their forehead, pressing a kiss to their skin, and carrying them to bed.
bandaging their lover up after an injury and falling even deeper in love.
tracing their finger over their lover’s tattoos/scars.
dragging their lover onto the dancefloor, slow dancing with them before sharing a tender kiss.
touching foreheads after their first kiss.
hyping them up before they have to go in front of people and speak.
doing their hair/nails/makeup poorly, but they claim they love it.
they get shoved in a closet and are a bit too close for comfort.
resisting the urge to kiss forever, then muttering “fuck it” before kissing each other.
interrupting their lover with a kiss.
taking their lover’s hand during a stressful situation.
accidentally saying “i love you” too early, but the other pulls them in for a kiss and says it back.
an awkward first date.
dropping hints that they’re in love, but the other doesn’t catch on until they’re pulled in for a kiss.
kissing each other to prove there’s nothing there, accidentally proving that there was, in fact, something there.
helping their lover out of their clothes and into their pajamas/washing off makeup and taking their hair down after a night of drinking.
being proposed to and saying no at first because they don’t think they’re worthy, but their lover convinces them that they are, and they say yes.
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vanillann · 3 years
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if someone who like to leave a pietro request using this ADORABLE prompt list i found i would really appreciate it!!
prompt list by @malabu !!
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malabu · 2 years
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cute interactions
X leans their head on Y’s shoulder, Y presses a kiss to X’s scalp
kissing in the rain/snow
longing stares
hand holding under the table
bonus points if X touches Y’s thigh under the table to comfort them
passing notes
glancing at each other’s lips
slow dancing in private
bonus points if they’re doing it in low lighting/refrigerator lighting
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malabu · 2 years
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enemies to lovers (part 3): comforting each other
“i know we’re not... friends or anything, but... i’m here for you, if you need someone to talk to.”
“i didn’t know where else to go.” / “i didn’t have anywhere else to go.”
“i feel like shit.” “you look like it, too.” *they bump shoulders*
“just... tell me what i can do to make you feel better.”
“come on, let’s get you cleaned up.”
“hey, look at me. i’m not going anywhere.”
“you seem to be the only trustworthy one around here, so can i talk to you?”
“ you know, if you’re trying to make me feel guilty, you’ve succeeded.”
“i don’t want to bother you. seriously, it’s all just... it’s a lot.”
“i don’t know what’s wrong with me. i can’t stop crying.”
“aren’t you tired?” “i’m fine. don’t worry about me.”
“there’s snot all over your shirt. it’s quite gross, actually.”
“you are, without a doubt, the most annoying person i’ve ever crossed paths with. and don’t even get me started on the sound of your voice.”
“you’re welcome to stay here, for as long as you need.”
“it’s okay to cry, you know.”
“stop apologizing. you didn’t do anything wrong.”
“we don’t need to talk, all right? let’s just... stay here, holding each other.”
“you were always there for me. let me be there for you.”
“oh, god, i’m sorry about your shirt.” *shirt is drenched in tears* “it’s okay. i was planning on throwing it out anyway.” 
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malabu · 3 years
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casual affection
covering the other with a blanket when they fall asleep on the couch
making playlists/mixtapes/cassettes for the other
showing the other a meme/video that reminds them of them
smiling at each other from across the room
teasing each other good-naturedly
laying their hand on the other’s leg
embracing them from behind
talking about how much they love the other to their friends/family
giving the other the comfy seat in the car/kitchen/living room/etc.
plugging in the other’s phone when they fall asleep
bringing the other leftovers
rubbing the other’s back when it hurts
looking in each other’s eyes during a conversation
taking a photo of the other smiling or in their element
doing the other’s hair
doing the other’s laundry/dishes
changing the lyrics of a song so it says the other’s name
buying the other something small they mentioned they wanted
winking at the other
putting an arm around the other’s shoulder
letting the other have the umbrella/hoodie
bumping the other’s shoulder when they say something funny
ruffling their hair
laying their head on the other’s shoulder
squeezing the other’s shoulder
fixing the other’s clothes
cleaning the house when the other is at work
leaving cute notes for the other on the fridge
asking the other how their day was
hyping the other up before they do something big
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malabu · 2 years
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enemies to lovers (part 4)
“i don’t even remember why we used to fight so much.”
“they would be so mad if they found out.” “fuck ‘em”
“just because i’m the bad guy doesn’t mean i’m a bad guy.”
“you’re not a bad guy. you’re actually kinda nice to have around.”
“why didn’t you kill me when you had the chance?  “you know why.”
“you bring out the good in me.”
“please, for the love of god, shut up for once.” “why don’t you come over here and make me?”
“you know, you’re really hot when you’re angry.”
“why are you really here? to mock me? to... make me hate you more?” “no. none of that. i came to be a friend, because it really looks like you need one right now.”
“i wish i never acted the way i did towards you. i’m sorry.” “i know.”
“we’re not good for each other.” “why not?”
“i used to want to kill you. now i just wanna kiss you.”
“i don’t think you’re evil.” “you don’t?” “no. i think you’re just lost. misguided. and you don’t know anything else.”
“they’re gonna hear us if you don’t be quiet.” “good.”
“i don’t like you. i can barely tolerate you.” “then why do you keep coming back?”
“no one has to know. it’s not like they’d believe us anyway.”
“it’s too late for me.” “no. i don’t believe that.”
“i’m tired of having to pretend we hate each other.”
“we can’t help who we fall in love with.”
“i think i just... felt this pressure, you know, to be the bad guy.”
“you’re annoying, you know that?”
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malabu · 2 years
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trauma
“you don’t feel safe here, do you?”
“i’m just tired.” “of what?” “everything.”
“were you crying?”
“it’s like i can’t breathe. i just want to breathe.”
“are you okay? that looked like it really spooked you.”
“it’s fine, i’m used to it.”
“i’m not trying to pry, but i want you to know i'd like to listen, if you want someone to talk to.”
“just... let me lay here for a while.”
“what can i do to help?”
“i’m usually stronger than this.”
“just pretend like i’m not here. what would you say to yourself if nobody was around?”
“i’m sorry i didn’t tell you earlier.”
“when was the last time you ate?”
“you stayed?” “of course i stayed. why wouldn’t i?”
“[name]? can you hear me?”
“i’m sorry, i’m not trying to be distant.”
“it’s okay. i promise you, i will be here when you wake up.”
“i have a lot going on right now.”
“whenever you get stressed, you do this thing with your hands. what is it?”
“you said i could stay with you if i needed a bed.”
“i won’t judge you.”
“i pick my skin/bite my nails when i feel panicky.”
“you don’t have to tell me. but if you do decide you want to, i’ll be here.”
“you’re being way too nice to me.”
“relax, i won’t hurt you.”
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malabu · 3 years
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how to make a character’s death even sadder
kill them off while they’re at their highest, or when things are finally starting to look up for them
make their death a long time coming, such as an illness
bonus points if they’re sick and the story shows their friends trying their best to help them through it
give the character plenty of screen time before their death
make their death unpredictable, even to the audience
kill them halfway through the story instead of the end to show how the death has affected the other characters
kill them in the middle of their character arc, as they’re about to change for better
make it so the villain means to kill X, but accidentally kills Y instead
have them killed by the person they have a secret crush on
make them fight against their cause of death
make them die in a hard to find location, while also showing their friends looking for them to try to save them
reveal important information about the death to the audience, but not to the characters, if your pov allows it
kill them via betrayal from someone or something they trusted
have them die right before or after getting married
give the dead character a goal/dream they were super passionate about that they never got to complete
have the toughest, most serious character break down during/after their death
have them confess their feelings to their love interest as they’re dying
give them important information they never got to tell the others, which causes conflict/difficulties during a challenge
have them accidentally kill another character at the same time
such as a car accident
let their death be something that could’ve been prevented
instead of a heroic sacrifice, make their death a cruel casualty, or purely accidental
have their friend convince them to do something they think is harmless at the time, which results in their death
have them die in front of their pet, who comforts them as they die
cause an argument/conflict between the dead character and another character right before the character dies
bonus points if you include another character saying “i never got to apologize/i never got to tell them _____” and then break down crying, being comforted by someone else
make the character who betrayed/killed them regret their decision and wish they could’ve done things differently
have the dead character know that they’re going to die, but not revealing it to the others
have them die right after another major character death
make their death scene long
force X, preferably a character they trust/love, to choose between Y and everyone else
bonus points if X desperately begs Y to kill them to save everyone
make their death during a misunderstanding when they’re completely alone because their friends don’t trust them
leave behind a strong love interest that never went further than friendship
have them killed by their best friend, accidentally or on purpose (both hurt)
kill them right after they found happiness
have them sacrifice themself for a character they had a love/hate relationship with
don’t describe their death, only the aftermath
as they die, have them say an inside joke to the person comforting them
show another character rushing to save them, but they’re not fast enough and they find them after they’ve already died
have them convince their friends they can do a dangerous mission, only for it to result in their death
show their funeral in great detail, the other characters sobbing
alternatively, show them covering up the death and finding somewhere to bury them
have them have to comfort another dying character at the same time
make it so that the other characters don’t know about it at first
make another character rely on them for something important
give them a tragic backstory that ends in a painful death
as they die they confess they never really hated their “enemy”, who says something along the lines of “i know”, or “i never hated you either”
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malabu · 3 years
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enemies to lovers (part 2)
X is in visible distress from a breakup and Y makes a joke about it, which causes X to start crying. Y feels guilty and has an “oh shit” moment and tries to comfort X, who doesn’t turn it down
continuously forgetting that they’re supposed to hate each other
“thank you, for saving my life. seriously, i would have died if it wasn’t for you.” “don’t mention it. but you owe me.”
X sees that the person that Y is in a relationship with treats them badly/cheats on them and, for some unknown reason, feels protective and threatens Y’s partner
X is a supernatural being and when Y gets injured, X takes their hand and also their pain
X gets drunk at a party and Y stays close behind and makes sure they don’t get hurt
X is really sad, and just wraps their arms around Y and starts crying and Y is just super confused but hugs them back
X is running down a hall from a predator and are suddenly grabbed and pulled into a room, a hand over their mouth. Y holds X against their body and shushes them, and they stay like this for a few moments.
X is about to punch Y, but Y is faster. they grab X’s wrist, and take them down to the floor. both of them remain silent while breathing heavily, and their eyes are locked. and for just a slight moment, both allow themselves to take a peek at the other’s lips before snapping back into reality. Y pulled X up to their feet and says “we never speak of this.”
X goes through something traumatic and tells Y about it, and they start feeling guilty, telling X “you can stay for as long as you need.”
X is deathly injured and Y comforts them in their last moments. they talk about how they never really hated each other and both regret being rude and hateful the whole time they knew each other
both of them wanting to kill and rip each other’s clothes off simultaneously
X is walking behind Y through a door and Y not-so-kindly slams the door in X’s face before they can enter, walking away with a shit-eating grin on their face
X finds Y crying and becomes defensive and demands “who did this to you?”
“you’re coming to me for help?” “right now, you’re all i’ve got.”
X teases Y when they find out about an unexpected skill of theirs, but is dumbfounded when Y busts out a perfect performance of said skill
X walks in on Y singing to themselves while doing chores and has a brief moment of “i might be in love with this person” so they don’t interrupt
X has been badly wounded, and Y agrees to help them out of guilt, and X can’t help but admire their body, which Y notices and smirks at
“you have to carry me.” “really?” “yes, really. i can’t feel my legs.”
there’s only one bed and they argue over who should sleep on the floor. they don’t come to a conclusion, so instead they end up sharing, incredibly spiteful over having to share their space
“are you okay?” “yeah, i’m good.” “you’re bleeding. also you got shot. i can literally see the bullet.” “i said i’m fine.”
X seduces Y by kissing their neck, tracing their fingers down their body. Y knows they shouldn’t be doing this but they don’t stop it because maybe it feels good and they’ve been secretly hoping this would happen the whole time
“you and me, never going to happen.”
during a dance, X is dancing with Z, and Y can’t take their eyes off of them. when X notices this, they smirk, and start dancing more intimately with Z, while not taking their eyes off of X
“we can go back to hating each other tomorrow.”
X jumping into bed with Y to “relieve stress” or to “resolve sexual tension.” they promise each other it’s meaningless, but the next night, it happens again
wrestling X to the ground when Y threatens them, holding a knife to their throat. “you won’t do it.” “you don’t think so?” “i know so.” “don’t be cocky.” “if you wanted me dead, i’d already be six feet under.”
it’s one a.m. and X knocks on Y’s door. Y is confused, before seeing X holding a dead body. “what the fuck is that?” “i need your help. please.” “fine, but if you get blood on my carpet, i’ll kill you as dead as him.”
every one of X and Y’s friends knows they’re completely head over heels for each other but they keep up the act and remain in denial until one day they can’t take it anymore and just slam their lips together
in a stressful situation, X and Y take each others’ hand and squeeze, letting each other know neither of them would abandon the other
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malabu · 3 years
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clichés
only one bed
kissing in the rain before running inside laughing
long lost love
X holding Y while they cry
accidentally confessing feelings
emotional reunions
being carried while unconscious
X pulls Y in for a kiss by their necktie
sharing an umbrella
“just tell why you did it!” “because i’m in love with you! i have been forever.”
X running their hand through Y’s hair to soothe them
“you were having a bad day so i got you _____”
longing stares
X and Y sitting by a campfire and opening up
we’re about to kiss for the first time but we get interrupted
keeping watch over unconscious love interest
fake dating
X jolting awake after a nightmare and being comforted by Y
“they’re using me to get to you.”
forbidden love
carrying bridal style
your shirt was laying there and i couldn’t help but steal it
snowed in for the night
X hugging Y from behind when they make breakfast
best friends to lovers
“you clean up nicely”
a soft smile before leaning in for a kiss
X catches Y lovingly gazing at them
super light kisses on skin that tickle and make the person squirm
hands brushing unexpectedly/on accident
taking care of the other when sick or injured
spin the bottle
X pulling the blankets up around Y to keep them warm
interrupted confessions
we literally ran into each other
“good morning, beautiful/handsome”
unresolved sexual tension
argument/screaming match leading to kissing/sex
X finding comfort in Y, a character they’re supposed to dislike
secret relationship
trapped in a closet
accidentally falling asleep on/next to each other
love potion
i only realized how important you are to me after we were separated
X is in a relationship but falls for Y
no more seats, guess i have to sit in your lap
good luck kisses
a gentle touch to the forehead to check for fever
X cracking a joke to cheer Y up when in a bad situation
the sudden buckle of a character’s knees
using body heat as warmth on a super cold night
i’m dying and i’m confessing my love for you
i’m going to save you from the terrible date you’re having
X comes out to Y and is pleasantly surprised at their response
friends with benefits and both people catching feelings
zipping up love interest’s dress
you took a bullet for me
X pushing Y behind them to protect them
you’re leaving for something dangerous and i kiss you
X overhearing Y has feelings for them
you’re my ex but i think i still have feelings for you
enemies to lovers
mutual pining
X buys flowers for Y
dreaming about a love interest
cuddling in comfortable silence before mumbling “i love you”
drunkenly confessing feelings
playing with your hair while your head’s in my lap
X saves Y’s life
blurting out a confession of love in a stressful moment
“do you know how beautiful you are?”
truth or dare confessions
you caught me doing something dangerous and flipped out
X tracing random shapes on Y
taking each other’s hands during a stressful situation
saying “i love you” completely randomly
tending to wounds
X poorly cooking for Y
“you shouldn’t be here.” “i had to make sure you were okay.”
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malabu · 3 years
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ship dynamics
X having to stand on their toes to kiss Y due to height difference
X being a complete ray of sunshine, Y being the thunderstorm cloud that can accidentally overshadow X
X is a dumbass, Y is a dumbass, and it’s only exaggerated when they’re together
X is a kind-hearted affectionate person who was taught to treat people with kindness and falls in love with Y, who was raised in an abusive/neglectful home and had to support themselves and learn not to get attached to people, but learns to show affection and love
X is deemed a “monster” and outcasted, but Y doesn’t understand and shows X love for the first time in years
X is an incredible academic, earning a 4.8 gpa and getting into top universities, while Y has two braincells and neither of them work
X is too loud for their own good, meanwhile no one can hear Y when they speak
X finds out Y is in love with them and confronts them, Y denies it but X won’t leave it alone until Y gets tired of it and finally admits it
the only time X shows emotion is when they’re around Y
in a case of dire danger, X is ready to step up and fight, while Y runs away as fast as they possibly can
X listens to classical music, Y listens to screamo
X is the only person who can manage to make Y laugh
X has sworn off love, but meets Y and instantly falls head over heels, all the while forcing themselves to not acknowledge it, but it comes out by accident
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malabu · 3 years
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kisses (part 2)
small kisses littered across the other’s face
a kiss that is leading to more, but is interrupted by a third party
an unexpected kiss that shocks the one receiving it
breathily demanding, “kiss me”
wet kisses after finding refuge from the rain
a kiss pressed to the top of the head
stopping to ask “do you want this?”, only to be answered with a deeper kiss
tangling hands in each other’s hair to pull them closer
a small, hesitant kiss immediately followed by a passionate, hungry kiss
kisses exchanged while one person sits on the other’s lap
kissing to prove there’s no chemistry, even though it’s a lie, the kiss proving it
an awkward kiss given after a first date
a kiss so perfect that neither can open their eyes for a few moments afterwards
tracing one person’s lips with a finger before tilting their chin up for a kiss
kisses shared under an umbrella
pulling away from a kiss, whispering words of love against each other’s lips
placing hands under the other’s shirt, making them gasp at their cold hands
a kiss that quickly descends into passion, ignoring what’s going on around them
kissing in a stairwell, giving them an artificial height equality
hugging their love close before kissing them passionately on the lips
desperate whines of surrender when they know they’re done for
slow and drawn out kisses where neither wants to let go
laying a gentle kiss to the back of the other’s hand
that moment where they know they shouldn’t, but they kiss anyways
not being able to stop themselves from touching each other
pressing a kiss to the other’s forehead as they sleep
staring at each other’s lips for a moment before giving in
having to hold each other while the world is spinning and they're out of breath
morning kisses exchanged before either opens their eyes
winding around each other, refusing to let go until they are finished
whispering “i love you” before a chaste, delicate kiss
that ‘oh shit is this actually happening?’ moment before it actually happens
kissing as they move around trying to get to a bed, bumping into everything
a lingering kiss before/after a long trip apart
a kiss paired with a tight hug, knocking the breath out of each other
almost kissing before turning away from each other
avoiding each other at all cost, yet somehow ending up together and kissing
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malabuj · 3 years
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hugs
hugging and reeling their head back to look their lover in the eye.
hugs on tip-toes because of a height difference.
awkward hugs.
giving their lover a piggy-back ride as their lover hugs them around their neck.
bear hugs.
hugging while slow dancing.
hugging their lover tight to keep them in bed.
side hugging while walking.
hugging and gently holding their lover’s head.
one-sided hugs.
a hug and a kiss.
jumping into each other’s arms.
lifting their lover off the ground and twirling them, all the while pressing a kiss to their mouth.
celebratory hugs.
hugging their lover while they cry into their chest, kissing the top of their head.
grumpy hugs.
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malabu · 3 years
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enemies to lovers
X teaches Y how to use a weapon for the first time, getting behind them and guiding them through the process
X holding a knife against Y’s throat because X is going to kill Y but they’ve never been this close before, and Y’s got pretty eyes… nevermind, i’m not going to kill you, let me just remove myself from this situation awkwardly
X is about to punch / slap Y, but Y’s faster, grabs X’s wrist, and there’s a moment and their eyes are locked, but then, for just a slight moment, both glance at each other’s lips…
X tells Y about something traumatic they’ve been through, which makes Y feel sympathy for them
alternatively, they find common ground in something they’ve both been through
X getting both them and Y stuck/locked in a tight space together, their bodies touching at all times because there’s just no space
X and Y yelling at each other and cussing each other out before they come to a stop, and then they crash their lips together
it’s very cold outside, X is shivering and Y gives X their jacket to keep them from freezing to death
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malabuj · 3 years
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kisses
a “this isn’t the end” kiss when their lover is moving away.
tender kisses on the forehead as to not wake their lover.
kisses in the rain.
knuckle kisses.
passionate first kisses after doing their best not to kiss the person they have a crush on.
kisses after saving each others’ lives.
kisses while slow dancing at prom/homecoming.
kisses after they see their lover naked for the first time.
ecstatic kisses after their lover says “i love you” for the first time.
drunk/high kisses.
kisses from behind while their lover cooks.
kisses at the altar.
cheek kisses.
kisses after a first/second date.
kisses where they can’t stop laughing.
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