#perf: losing game

[klmwonsik]

'Losing Game' at MCountdown 220825

#vixxedit #vixxnetwork #malegroupsnet #boydolnet #boyidoledit #dailybg #secondgenidol #nugudolsedit #kpopstages #vixx #leo #jung taekwoon #gifs #gif:vixx #gif:leo #perf: losing game #idk HOW they let him perform without a shirt one lmao

[wayfayrr]

By your side from day one <3

finally set aside some time to finish off wilds turn for being self aware, the smartest one who found a way to get out without breaking your tv and getting the glass shards of screen everywhere. I'll be back on requests and such soon though!! <3

[masterlist]

“Come on [name], you can’t be serious about missing out on plans just to talk to someone you don’t even know is real.”

“You say like I would want to go clubbing tonight either way, besides he’s said he’s just been working up the courage to video call.”

“And you trust that?”

They’ve got enough of a conscious to look a bit ashamed when I look at them, I know they’re worried for me but of all the things to be so worked up about this seems harmless. 

“What if I told you that he was messaging me and telling me to stop talking to you.”

“Can you show me the proof.”

“Well… no. he deleted them immediately afterwards.”

Are they just jealous? This is so unlike them that it’s offputting. I know they can get a little worked up when I get close to other people but accusing my online friend - accusing wild - of threatening them? It’s petty and childish. Are they afraid I’ll replace them or something? 

“Okay, alright. This isn’t going to make me cut him off you know?”

“[name]...”

“Reach out when you don’t feel like senselessly trying to cut me off from others. I’ll see you around.”

Hopefully, it’s sooner rather than later, but if they don’t? It’s their own fault they thought they would need to sabotage my other relationships to get closer to me. They even have the audacity to call out after me as I’m leaving, still trying to warn me about him, like they can’t accept I would dare get close to anyone else. Not like it doesn’t feel awful potentially losing a friend like this, but what can I really do?

The trip home seems to pass in a blur, until I’m already collapsed onto my couch with a familiar notif going off on my phone. Opening it proves it is exactly what I expected it to be, a message from him, asking me how my day has gone showing me more care than nearly every other person in my life ever has. Not expecting me to drop everything on a dime for him, even if recently he’s been getting more possessive in his messages like he wants to be serious when I’ve never seen his face. 

- I’ve been decent, met up with a friend. Not much really, you? - 

- Had to do chores for someone I don’t like >:( wanna get away from everything tbh - 

- why not just up and leave? - 

- I mean, it’s not like I haven’t been planning something - 

Seems like the possessive streak has worn off now then, so I don’t have to worry about mentioning friends again. There isn’t even a reason he should be possessive of me though, unless he’s got a secret crush or something. Which I hope he doesn’t, he’s been speaking to me for barely a couple of weeks. 

- You free to call tonight? It’s been a while. - 

- I’m good rn if you are. I’ll just grab my headphones - one sec - 

- :DD perf perf - 

Honestly a call will be nice, I can just zone out for a bit, play some games and chat. It’s the perfect way to destress after everything that happened earlier, I still can’t believe they threw away our friendship over something so small. Maybe I should just block their number and drop them even if they do try and apologise, I don’t really need people like that in my life. 

“So then love, any plans for tonight?”

“I thought you said you were gonna drop calling me that?”

“It’s silly and you didn’t answer my question anyway.”

“Nah not really. I’m just loading up breath of the wild, been a bit since I’ve -”

“Oh shit.”

Has wild been link this whole time, wait - how did he get access to the internet, HOW IS HE SENTIENT?  

He’s just sitting in his hateno house, holding the sheikah slate like a phone and silently, through the switch anyway, talking. The look of horror on his face is gut-wrenching though.

“You - you…”

“Oh - uh - I mean. Come on love it’s not that bad is it? I - I’m not going to hurt you, I swear.”

“I don’t think I want to deal with this right now… I’m sorry I just.”

The look of horror and shame shifted terrifyingly fast when he noticed me moving to turn off the switch, replacing itself with fear and anger before he steeled himself, and presses his hand against the slate’s screen?

…

He - he’s reached through my phone to grab onto my wrist. 

“No, don’t turn me off, I can’t go back to being just a voice. Please”

“How… how are you DOING THIS?”

“That… Isn’t what matters right now.”

His grip feels so nervous, he looks it too - which makes sense, I would probably be petrified if I lost my body just because I was trapped in a game. I can’t turn him off that would be cruel… he deserves better than that. 

It instantly lightened as I moved to sit back down, a sigh of relief echoing through both my tv speakers and my phone, as he let go the second I sat with his hand retreating through my unbroken phone. 

“Okay, you promise you won’t try to turn me off?”

“I won’t if you’ll explain.”

“That - that’s fair, I can do that for you love and - if I told you that I think I’ve figured out a way to get out? Would you let me live with you?”

“So that’s why you were so forward abou- yes you can. When you’ve explained everything. And made it certain you’re not planning to kill me because you’re scared of me sending you back.”

The reverb’s stopped now, which makes talking a lot more pleasant and less like he’s trying to intimidate me now, not that I blame him for it if I was about to condemn him back to that hellscape. I just, I really hope he isn’t trying to get out just to kill me, I don’t think I would ever be able to get over my childhood crush wanting to kill me even if he has every right to want that.

“What- No no I don’t - why - why would you think I would ever want to even hurt you let alone KILL. I - love I. I love you. That’s why I’m doing all of this - I - I.”

He’s crying. I should’ve known that he wouldn’t do anything like that - it’s within his right to - but he’s link, he’s the hero, the protagonist who was stuck to my side through it all. I know I shouldn’t have said that it wasn’t meant to be cruel but it was careless enough to hurt him. 

“I’m sorry, I came on to strong, you - you have every right to be scared of me. I promise though love I - I will never hurt you ever.”

“I know… I just panicked. You can explain now I won’t overreact again I swear. Or if you’d prefer -”

“If I would prefer..?”

“Why not get out first, then explain?”

Lighting up a firework in my face would have been less blinding than his smile in that moment, it’s such a sweet smile - a genuine one too. Meaning that I said the right thing, that I’m doing the right thing by giving him this chance. 

Hopefully, I won’t regret it.

“Really? You’ll let me do that?”

“I think it’s a good idea, it’ll be easier to talk to you as well. Just - how are you going to go this?”

“Um, oh, well uh, I think I could possibly make your switch into a mock version of a warp medallion? Then link my slate to it and just well”

“That makes sense, you can go ahead then, shouldn’t take long right?”

“No, no it won’t.”

A couple of seconds was all the wait it needed for him to stumble out of the blue lights and right onto me, clearly disorientated by the shift into reality. Probably not as bad as any of the 2d links would have struggled to be fair to him. It was an even shorter wait for him to jump onto me and cling even tighter than a koala could ever hope to, nuzzling up against my neck like it’s the only - because - it’s the only real touch he’s ever felt. 

“So you want to explain then?”

“Could we wait? That took much more effort than I thought. I just want to rest a bit if that’s alright.”

“As soon as you’re rested enough to. You going to sleep for a bit then?”

“No I still want to talk, just about something less taxing?”

Seems like he’s more dodging the topic than anything, which is fine I can get him to talk about it later, there really isn’t a rush for anything. It’s fine. Besides he’s like an excited kid that’s staying up way past his bedtime right now, where’s the harm in staying like this for a bit?

“Mind if I ask why you’re so determined to call me ‘love’ then?” 

“Because you’re everything to me, my light, my love, my life - you’ve been with me through everything. From when I woke to killing ganon and you didn’t abandon me there. You’ve shown me your favourite cities, stuck with me when you had the choice to choose others because you said I am you favourite, so really? How could I not love you?”

“You were aware even in Mariokart?” 

His giggle is sweet, he’s so charming right now, especially with how unaware of it he is. It’s so earnest and unfiltered, just so raw, I could go the rest of my life with that being the only thing I ever hear again. Compared to how he acted in cutscenes as well? He’s happy. Tired but happy.

“Oh before I forget, You should be expecting a delivery actually!”

“What.”

“I’ve been wanting to get out of the game for a while so I ordered some things to try make myself more appealing to you.”

“Like what? Link you didn't need to do anything like that.”

He just shrugged, seems like I won’t be getting an answer to that till whatever arrives whenever it does. Seems he really wasn’t lying about being tired though, he’s already starting to fall asleep laying against me like this. Thankfully he’s light enough to move to a more comfortable position, although theres nothing I can do about how tightly he’s holding me and truthfully? There’s nothing I want to do about it.

“Y’know I think I could get used to this.”

“Yo’ will I pr’mise, I’ll make you addicted to m’.”

“Well that isn’t ominous at all… and you’re already asleep.” 

#linked universe x reader #yandere linked universe x reader #yandere linked universe #link x reader #yandere link #lu wild #lu wild x reader #botw x reader #botw link x reader #moss✦writes #botw link #tloz #self aware au #self aware tloz

[confuchan]

Seventeen Recs (updated: dec. 2, 2022)

Warnings usually left by authors at beginning of each

My warnings just in case (I hope these make sense): ⤵

♨ - contains nsfw in story         🔞 - just nsfw

💖 - my faves   (Some fave writers tagged at bottom also)

Series (Multi-part fics) / OT13 Masterlists

My Heart By Your Side Forever - Masterlist💖 ~ soulmate au, OT13

And The Universe Said, - Masterlist ~ soulmate au, OT13

Under The Sun - Masterlist ~ darl+ing inspired au, OT13(?)

Spookteen Halloween Collab Masterlist

SVT Hub Camboys Collab Masterlists: Hyung Line, Maknae Line ~ (Some are also linked separately below) 💖

A Thousand Starlights - Masterlist

S. Coups

Boundaries of Fate: Ch.1♨, BOF: Ch.2 (feat. Dino) ~ historical au

Push It Down (sooner or later it all comes out)♨, Part 2🔞, Part 3♨, Part 4 (♨?), Part 5💖 ~ camboy au (Part of SVT Hub Collab)

Terrifyingly Innocent - Masterlist💖 ~ brother’s best friend au, college au

Hoshi

Love Hard - Masterlist ~ text au, college au

A Tiger’s Dominion [1]🔞, Part [2] ~ camboy au, college au, bestfriends/idiots au (Part of SVT Hub Collab)

Mingyu

My Daisy - Masterlist💖 ~ single dad!mingyu

Sweet Night - Masterlist ~ business au

Vernon

Two Minus One - Masterlist💖 ~ sm au (has spin-off: You May Not Kiss The Bride)

Dino

Retracing Steps🔞, RS: Alt ending+bonus♨ 💖

And They Were Roommates🔞, Part 2♨, Part 3♨ 💖 ~ camboy au (Part of SVT Hub Collab)

Fics (5k+ words)

Joshua

Plus One♨ ~ 10.3k

Mingyu

Love Me Out Loud ~ 14.6k

It’s All Fun And Games♨💖 ~ 8.6k

Dino

Pansy💖 ~ 7.4k, childhood friends au, brother’s best friend au

Scored!💖 ~ 12.4k, college au

Ten Dates: Unmatched♨💖 ~ 17.9k

Bitchless♨💖 ~ 7.2k, roommate au

Oneshots (1k-5k words)

S. Coups

Remind Me💖 ~ 2.7k

Fatherly Instincts♨ ~ 2.7k

Wonwoo

Your Games Suck🔞 ~ 2.7k+

Apple Cider🔞 ~ 2.2k

Woozi

-ˋˏliveˎˊ-💖 ~ 1.24k

Mingyu

The Perils of Apartment Living🔞 ~ 2.8k

Do I Want to Hit You or Do I Just Want You?🔞💖 ~ 3.9k, e2L au

Dino

Strawberry Shortcake💖 ~ 3.4k

Worth A Shot ~ 1k+

You May (Not) Kiss the Bride💖 ~ 1.1k (spin-off of Two Minus One sm au)

Ride🔞💖 ~ 1.2k

Alien Remnants in Society: Lee Jung Chan Findings💖 ~ 2.7k (Part of Spookteen Collab)

That Shirt🔞 ~ 1.9k

Down in the Valley🔞 ~ 1.2k

Act of Service🔞💖 ~ 1.1k

i love you the mostie🔞💖 ~ 2.5k

now that i’ve got a taste🔞 ~ 1.3k

Concealed Zippers🔞💖 ~ 3.4k

Blue (feat. DK)🔞 ~ 1k+

Drabbles (under 1k words)

S. Coups

(reaction to jealousy drabble) ~ 355

(stranger S. Coups hookup drabble)💖 ~ 495

Hoshi

My Things and Yours💖 ~ 850

Mingyu

Corn-y ~ 765

Still Tired?🔞 ~ 500

[16:37]💖 ~ 330

(app controlled vibrator Mingyu makeout)🔞💖 ~ 365

Dino

Paris in the Rain ~ 380

Dino Day💖 ~ 432

6:16💖 ~ 150

(camboy blurb)🔞 ~ 420

Texture🔞 ~ 800

Gym w/ Hoshi🔞 ~ ??? words

Reactions / Scenarios / Misc.

Overheated drabble🔞 ~ Dino

Top 3 members to lose your virginity to & why ~ Joshua, Hoshi, Dino

Love is in the little things ~ perf. unit💖

Sweaty Makeout Seshes ~ perf. unit💖

Making Out ~ hip hop unit

Kisses With Seventeen ~ perf. unit

Pickup Lines ~ maknae line

Incorrect Quote (DN & SK)

Incorrect Quote (MG & MH)

Incorrect Quote (VN & SC)💖

Reaction - S/O Performs Their Part in Their Song ~ perf. unit

Headcanon - Bubble Bath With S/O ~ perf. unit

Tinder Bios ~ hyung line

Mingyu as First Time Dad💖

Seventeen First Dates💖

What would drunk sex w/ SVT be like (♨?)

SVT - How members tease to rile their S/O up

SVT Reaction - His Innocent S/O Reading Smut of Him

SVT Reaction - S/O Having Thick Thighs

SVT Reaction - Dirty Minded S/O

SVT - MTL to get so emotionally overwhelmed during sex that they accidentally say "I love you"

SVT - MTL to leave hickies all over your thighs

SVT - Who has game & Who is bitchless💖

SVT - nicknames for S/O

SVT as Dads💖

SVT Dumb Shower Habits💖

SVT as Bottoms (🔞?)

I also wanted to tag some of my favorite writers that have written some of the things in this list or that I’ll add things from later. Definitely check them all out, as well as all the other writes behind these works.

@bitchlessdino @huiranghaes @dontflailmenow @twogyuu @milfgyuu @onlymingyus @sluttywonwoo​ @sluttyminghao @venerex @fallinwoozi @rubyreduji @thepixelelf @februaryflowers​ @wooahaes​ @multi-kpop-fanfics

#svt fic #svt smut #seventeen fic #seventeen smut #svt #seventeen #seventeen dino #seventeen chan #lee chan #lee dino

[sports-on-sundays]

hii, could you do fluff with pau cubarsí where the reader is a volleyball player and he goes to watch her to a game but she loses and she is sad and disappointed of herself and pau tries to cheer her up? hope you’ve understood everything!

bump, set, spike / Pau Cubarsí

Summary: Pau x volleyball player!girlfriend!reader - Pau is there to comfort you after a loss.

Warnings: I love volleyball- but sorry if I got some of the game play wrong because it's been some months since I played a real game and I don't really watch it

Requested?: Yes, thanks!

It's the fifth set. Your team has won two, and your opponent has won two.

The score is close, nearly to fifteen, and it's your serve.

You breathe deeply, letting the whole world around you be drowned out. You have to do this right. A good serve is all you need to do. And pray that the volleys after that go in your favour.

You sigh, toss the ball up in the air, hit it, and watch as it soars through the air-

and over the net.

You sigh again, getting into position to be there to hit the ball back up as one of your opponents spikes it over the net. You run to bump it up, and wince as it leaves your arm, backing up, seeing it wasn't a very good hit.

You hold your breath as one of your teammates sets it straight up. You run to desperately try to bump it over the net, as it's now in the middle of the court, in front of the girl in sixth position, who just hit it.

You slide onto your knees and bump it up-

But it's not enough.

You watch as the ball hits the ground, right in front of the net.

Your head pounds as you press your sweaty forehead against the cold court.

"No..." you whisper.

You feel one of your teammates' hands on your back, and another says, "Hey, Y/n. Come on. You played well." She holds her hand out for you to take it, and you do. She pulls you up, and you walk off the court together, but not for a moment do you lift your eyes.

After you've showered and changed from your shorts, jersey, knee pads, and volleyball shoes, you're wearing a comfy yellow hoodie, grey jeans, and a light blue denim jacket. As soon as Pau sees you, he rushes to you, and exclaims, "Good job, Y/n!"

But you continue staring at the floor and murmur hollowly, "Thanks."

He frowns, and grabs your chin, forcing you to look up at him. He looks at you with earnest eyes and says softly, "I'm serious. You played so well."

You shrug and mutter, continuing to walk past him, "Yeah. And we were so close to winning, too."

Pau follows you, and you hear a sigh escape his lips behind you. You continue walking, pulling your hood over your face and tightening the drawstrings. When you reach the bus stop, you plop down, glad that there's not many people waiting here.

Pau sits down next to you and rests his hand on your knee gently. "I know it hurts," he begins tentatively, "to lose. But your performance was so good."

"No, it wasn't!" you snap, your nose crinkling up. "I wanted to play better, for you! You were there watching me... I wanted to... I wanted to at least win for you."

"Buttercup," he frowns, rubbing your knee a bit. "If you can play better than you played today, you're unbelievable. Because you played really well. I am impressed. I don't care what the scoreboard said. I saw how you played, how you put your all into it, and I'm proud of you. I really am. Okay?"

Your lip curls a bit as you stare at the concrete below your feet. "You shouldn't be. I was the one who lost the game..."

"Y/n, no you didn't!" he says right away, taking your hand. "That was an amazing last serve of you."

"Yeah, but my bump was bad!"

"But it's not all your fault! You're playing a team sport. You can't blame it all on yourself. You just can't. The other girl's set wasn't as good as it should have been! Maybe someone else should have gone for that ball, like the middle hitter. You went for it. You showed spirit. And I'm proud of you for that."

"Yeah, but... it didn't go over."

"And it happens, okay? Sometimes in the ninety-first minute, the perfect chance goes just wide of the post. Whoever missed that shot can't blame the loss of the whole game only on himself. You can't blame the loss on yourself, either. You won two sets, and for all five of them, you were the shining star. You were the best."

You sigh heavily. "You're just saying that because you're my boyfriend."

"No, I'm not. I watched the whole game. I watched every player. You were consistently the best."

"Stop..." you sigh, fighting a smile, trying to hold on to your disappointment at the result.

He smiles a little and says, linking his arm with yours. "Hey, forget waiting for this bus. You must be hungry after playing so hard." He pulls you up with him as he stands up. "There's a nice restaurant a few blocks away, and I've got some cash on me. How about I get my winner some dinner?"

You grumble as he pulls you along, "I'm not a winner."

"Well, you sure do play like one. Like I said, I don't care about the stupid scoreboard. I care about my girlfriend, and I'm proud to be dating the best player on that court."

"Hmmph," you murmur, glancing away, knowing if you catch his sparkling eye, you won't be able to keep the smile off your face.

But you give into the smile as he adds cheesily, "Besides, you'll always be a winner. Because damn, I think you've won my heart."

You groan, looking at him with a big stupid grin, and murmur, "Ah, shut up."

But he grins back. "There's your lovely smile. Now, let's go get some food."

#sports-on-sundays #laliga #la liga #fcb #fc barcelona #fc barça #barça #barca #fc barca #barcelona fc #barcelona imagine #barcelona imagines #barcelona one shot #barcelona one shots #barcelona oneshots #barcelona oneshot #barcelona blurb #barcelona blurbs #barcelona spain #spain #barcelona #barcelona fic #barcelona fics #barcelona fan fic #barcelona fan fics #barcelona fanfics #barcelona fanfic #barcelona fan fiction #barcelona fan fictions #barcelona fanfiction

[slamminslamminmcgill]

Lalo meeting reader at a night club and than fucking them and maybe he says something about their top scars

hiiiiii this is the perf prompt for me rn bc ive been hoeing around lately and i got IDEAZ

this ended up being really long (3,448 words 💀) so oopsie it's going on ao3 too :3

warning: choking, humiliation/degradation, mild transphobia, gloryhole, face slapping, facials, squirting

anatomical terms: pussy/cunt/hole, (t-)dick

The queer nightlife scene in Albuquerque left much to be desired.

There were very few gay bars located around the city, even less that were trans-friendly. Some were seedier than others, but you’d heard rave reviews via word of mouth about this one place. Generally clean, fair prices, friendly staff, but mainly that this was the place to go if you needed dick with minimal questions asked. Allegedly, the stalls in the bathroom had gloryholes cut between the partitions, and a closed stall usually meant that someone was game. It was a little dehumanizing, sure, but in all fairness the only thing you really needed from a partner was cock. You’d like a little more, but you'd take what you could get.

Unaware of what the etiquette was for a place like this, you figured it'd be suspicious to head straight for the back. So, you decided to have a few drinks at the bar. They were stronger than you expected, but maybe a little less inhibition would do you good. One drink to loosen you up turned into a few more to make your head spin. Eventually, you were sauced enough to go for it.

Your heart was racing as you entered the men's bathroom. It was bigger than you expected. For one thing, there were two long rows of stalls facing each other, leading to a separate area with sinks and vending machines. There were dim lights in each stall and above each sink and vending machine, mapping only essential landmarks in otherwise complete darkness. A few men much bigger than you were walking around. Some went from their stall to the sinks; some headed straight for the door. You kept your head down, not wanting to make eye contact and reveal yourself to a potential suitor.

You weren’t sure what you were looking for, in all honesty. You peered into every stall on the left. No holes. That must be the safe zone, for people who just needed to relieve themselves in privacy. Then, you peered into every stall on the right. Sure enough, the interior partitions each had a hole cut into them. That was the danger zone, for people who wanted to "relieve themselves" in a much different manner. You wanted danger, but not too much. You wanted to flirt with danger, not get drunk married to danger in Vegas and lose everything in your divorce with danger. Thus, you parked yourself in a stall on the end, that way you had only one side to watch.

You locked the door, hung your jacket on the hook, dropped your pants, and plopped yourself on the toilet. From there, all you had to do was wait. Wait like a sitting duck. Fitting, that's how you felt. To say your senses were heightened was an understatement. Every miniscule sound made you jump, and your heart stopped when the stall next to you closed. You could hear the stranger breathing next to you. They crouched down, probably to peer into the hole and check you out. You scurried up the back of the toilet, angling yourself away from exposure. Thankfully, the stranger took the hint and stood back up. You sighed in relief, relief that was cut short by the clinking of a belt. You could feel the tension brewing, pressure building and building, until you heard something slap against the hole in the wall. You didn’t have to look. You knew what it was.

Still, when you did turn to look, you liked what you saw. It was a fat, well-groomed, medium complexion, uncut cock, and it was already hard and leaking. You licked your lips and positioned yourself in front of it. You reached out and gave it a tentative pump, spreading the precum around with your thumb. The stranger pulled back a little, which made your breath hitch in your throat. No, c'mon, don't leave! You thought. You'd already come this far. You wasted no time taking it into your mouth. Safety be damned, a condom would've taken too much precious time, and you had none to waste.

You actually didn't mind sucking it raw. The cock certainly felt and tasted better without latex and stale lube in the way. Sweet glaze leaking from its slit, smooth and salty skin, a hint of aftershave, and just enough musk and sweat to activate your base instincts. The anonymity made more of a difference than you thought. You didn't have to worry about looking pretty, or whether or not the rest of your partner was as gorgeous as this one feature. You could just totally lose yourself, gagging, slurping, licking, softly moaning into them. All you needed to be was a wet, eager hole. You could do that. You could do that fairly well.

Your partner seemed to agree, letting out breathy sighs and grunts as you serviced them. At one point, they pushed on the wall that intercepted you two, trying to get themselves even deeper into your throat. They withdrew from the hole momentarily so they could stuff their balls through. You took the hint and ran your tongue along them, being rewarded with a deep groan. That was all the praise you needed. You figured this wouldn't be a place for small talk, or any talk for that matter. That's why it shocked you when the stranger knocked on the wall and asked,

"Sweetheart, can I come in?"

A rich, sultry voice with a slight accent caught you off guard. You tore yourself off and gasped, choking on your own spit. Drool pooled down your chin and onto your shirt as you coughed. You wondered if they could somehow hear your heartbeat. Adrenaline surged through you. What could you do? What were you supposed to do? Fight? No, they were probably bigger than you. Flight? You didn't exactly want to run, plus if you did, they could easily chase after you. The only remaining option was to freeze, but that wasn't a great choice either.

"It's okay. You don't have to." The stranger pulled his cock out of the hole and tucked it back in his pants. You let go of your breath when you heard the belt again. Okay, good, they weren't gonna force anything. Still, their next move surprised you. Two fingers snuck through the hole and tapped the partition. "I'm guessing this your first time doing this?"

"Yeah..." was all you said, but it was enough. It was enough to tell your partner that you were inexperienced, vulnerable, fresh meat.

The stranger chuckled. "Well, you're doing a great job. I really mean that." His voice was laced with more care than you'd expect to find a place like this, "And I'd like to do more, if you're willing, that is. I'd hate to not return the favor."

More? More than just sucking? More sounded like exactly what you needed right now. It also sounded like the dumbest thing you could possibly ask for. What was the plan for when he found out you didn't have a cock? You didn't have one, but maybe you didn't need one. Maybe he'd be into it. "Don't stick your dick in crazy" was a bit of street smarts you'd picked up over the past few years, but you'd never heard "Don't let crazy stick its dick in you". That was a good enough excuse.

"I mean, I'd like to. It's just... nerves. Sorry. I'm not really sure how this works."

Another laugh from the stranger, gentle, warm, and a little condescending. Fair enough, you were pretty clueless. "Oh, you sound cute. Tell you what. I'll come out and knock on your door. You let me in, and I'll show you how this works. We're gonna have some fun together, alright?"

As stupid as it probably was, it did sound fun. You stood up, pulled your pants back up, and took a deep breath, trying to sound as confident as possible. "Okay... okay, sure..." Nailed it.

Though you couldn't see it, you could hear your partner's smile in his next line. "Good boy."

Oh.

Oh fuck.

You barely had time to let that echo in your empty head before you had another sound intercepting it: a knock on the door. You fiddled with the lock, and cracked the door a tiny bit, taking your first glimpse at your partner. He was way hotter than you were expecting. Tall, dark, and handsome was not an exaggeration by any means. His more defining characteristics were a big bushy mustache and a single sliver streak in the front of his hair. Plus, his floral shirt was unbuttoned just a little more than it probably should've been, just enough to make you salivate.

He could see you through the opening you had made, and he leaned in to get a better look. When his eyes met yours, he smiled. "I was right. You are cute. Still wanna do this, pretty boy?"

Yes. Yes you did. You pushed the door open all the way, letting your partner size you up. His eyes trailed up and down your smaller, curvier form, and he stopped when he got to your spit-covered shirt.

"Oh, sweetheart, look at you! You made a mess of yourself. You were really getting into it, huh? That's adorable." He asked as he breached your enclosure and locked the door behind him. You blushed, and he quickly took note. "Aw, it's okay. Don't be shy, baby." He rested his hands on your hips and fiddled with the bottom of your shirt. "You did a really good job. I'm serious, y'know. Such a good little cocksucker."

Before you knew it was happening, he pulled your shirt off over your head. You panicked, "Wait, wait... I can explain."

Holding your shirt in his hands, your partner backed off to take in the sight of you. He was confused by your hesitation, until he saw your chest. The two thin scars across your pecs caught him by surprise. He squinted at them to get a better look in the low light.

"¿Qué chingado? (What the fuck?)" He stared for a moment until the realization hit. You could see the lightbulb go off in his head when it did. He was interested, more so than before. "Ohhh... Oh, ya veo. (Oh, I see.) You got something I don't, eh?" It wasn't really a question. He knew the answer.

You didn't expect him to know, but you were glad you didn't have to explain. "Y-Yeah..."

He hung your shirt on the hook and grabbed your hips again, pressing his body against yours. He wanted to know more. "You wanna tell me about it or you want me to see it for myself?"

His question went right over your head. All you could think about was how gorgeous he was, and how good his cock felt in your mouth. You spaced out thinking about how good it'd feel somewhere else. Luckily, you snapped out of it once you realized he'd gone quiet. "Sorry, what did you say?"

The stranger chuckled again and leaned down to brush some of your hair away from your ear, ensuring that his words made their mark. "You got an extra hole, don't you, chico?" His other hand snuck between your legs and squeezed your crotch. No bulge, just as he suspected. He snickered. "Is that why you were nervous? Don't be. I like it. Can you show me what I have to work with?" He tilted his head to kiss your neck, and rubbed his hand over your clothed pussy.

You whimpered and held onto his biceps. The stimulation he was giving you was somewhere on the border of "too much" and "no where near enough". Regardless, there were too many layers in the way. You sighed. "Yeah... Yeah, I can... I can do that, just... Just lemme..." Your voice trailed off as you nudged your partner off you and went for your own belt. You backed up against the wall, the most wiggle-room you could get in such a tight space, and dropped your pants and underwear to the floor.

Your partner wolf-whistled at the sight. "Oh, now that's a good boy. You like that?" He reached out to take hold of your neck. "You like showing off for me, huh? You like being a slut?"

"Ah... y-yes..." You whined and squirmed in his grasp. His other hand cupped your bare pussy, slipping some fingers in between your lips and tracing the length of your slit. You were already soaking wet, which only egged him on.

"Aw, how cute! Someone's excited! You do like being a slut! I figured. I mean..." He slid his fingers inside and his thumb stroked your t-dick. Before you could make a sound, he started to choke you. "Why else would you be here, huh?"

He fingered you roughly, wetness splashing against his hand, as he cut off the flow of oxygen to your brain. It allowed him to cloud your mind with desire, to take over your entire being.

He kept interrogating you. "I think I know why you're here. You came here because you needed cock, isn't that right? God didn't give you one, so now you have to go beg strangers for a taste of theirs? Is that it? Are you really that desperate?" He let go of your neck when your face started to change color. "Well, c'mon. Answer me, boy."

You stuttered, but at least you were honest. "Yes! Yes, ah, I need... I need cock... Please... Please, I want your cock, ah..." You stopped begging and your body stiffened. There was a slight problem in your approach. You made it known, "What, uh... What's your name?"

Your partner chortled, a more genuine laugh than his others had been. "Oh, te putito lindo... (Oh, you cute little whore...)" Once he composed himself, he pulled his hand away from your cunt and slid his wet fingers into your mouth. As you sucked him clean, he whispered in your ear again. "You can call me Lalo."

That got another pathetic sound out of you. When he felt that your work was sufficient, he pulled his fingers out. His hand flew to his pants, hastily pulling himself out again. He picked you up by your waist, wrapped your legs around him, and pushed you back into the stall divider. "So, what was that you said? You want what?"

You gripped the back of his shirt and begged once more. "I want your cock... I want your cock, Lalo... Please..."

"How do you want it?"

What? What the hell does that mean? Why was this guy making you solve riddles before fucking you? "W-What do you mean?" you stammered.

Lalo pressed his forehead to yours, his eyes locking with yours. You couldn't look away, let alone run away, and that's just how he liked it. "What I mean is, you want it in that special hole, yeah? You want me to fuck you like that, right? Like the little pussyboy you are?"

It was amazing how someone you had met less than 15 minutes ago could read you like a book. Not only that, but he had read you well enough to write a comprehensive book report about you and your deepest desires. You had never been so hot and bothered. You moaned desperately. "Oh my god, yes! Yes, please y- mmph!"

"Shh... shh... Cállate. Be quiet." Lalo had pressed his hand over your mouth to silence you. His voice was a dark whisper. "You gotta be quiet, okay? You don't want everyone in here to know what we're doing, do you? Or..." While he had you distracted, he used that as an opportunity to slip his cock inside you. "Maybe you do. Whore."

He started to rut his hips into you, fucking you up against the stall. Your nails dug into his shoulders as you mewled and moaned into the palm of his hand. It was good that he had thought to muzzle you, otherwise you'd probably be broadcasting yourself to the whole bar.

"That's it. There we go. I knew you'd like this." He took his hand off your mouth to slap you across the face, the shock and the sting making you squeak like a dog toy, something he found very amusing. "Haha! See? I knew it. Pussyboys like you are all the same. You're all sluts." He replaced his hand with his mouth, forcing his tongue onto yours, aiming to take you for all you were worth. He broke off to continue mocking you, though not before covering your mouth again. "That's okay, though. I like it. I like boys who know what they are. And you, my friend, are the perfect little cocksleeve. You know that, right?”

You couldn’t answer verbally, so instead, you answered physically. You nodded, and your walls contracted around him, spilling liquid pleasure with his every thrust.

Once he felt you leaking, he started laughing. “Oh, nene, ¿qué paso? (Oh, baby, what happened?) It feels too good? You’re just a hot mess, aren’t you?" His breath and his movements got more erratic, and he let out a few noises of his own. "Oh, you're perfect, chiquito. You're perfect for me. I should take you home and keep you for myself. You'd like that, wouldn't you? You'd like being a little sex doll for me? God, I could spend the rest of my life in this tight little hole."

That honestly didn't sound half bad. Actually, it sounded fucking amazing. For now, at least. Maybe the post-nut clarity would change your mind and make you realize that no, you shouldn't indulge a stranger who literally just said he wants to keep you as a sex doll, but maybe it wouldn't be so bad. It surely seemed better than sucking off randos through a wall. You couldn't believe you hit the jackpot on your first night out.

Lalo couldn't believe that he hit the jackpot, too. He had come across the perfect little plaything: a sweet, naïve little boy with a needy little pussy and an insatiable craving for cock. He didn't even know he'd been looking for you until he found you, but now, there was no chance in hell he was letting you go. He already had you right where he wanted, and he thought that if he gave you what you wanted, you'd give him everything else that he wanted. He stopped for a second to reposition himself. Apparently, the new angle was even better. When he started back up, you were practically screaming into his hand. Whatever words and wails of pleasure were completely incoherent, but Lalo knew what they meant.

"Getting close, huh?" He had asked a rhetorical question, and you nodded to confirm his suspicions. "Good boy. Let it all out."

He clamped down on your mouth and slammed into you with all the energy he had, until you finally reached your peak. You clung onto him tightly, stifled sobbing as you squirted onto his pants. He gave you a moment to breathe, but then started right back up, teasing you all the while.

"Hey! You got me all messy! Dirty boy! Oh, you're lucky you're so cute." Lalo took his hand off your mouth so he could grab your waist, though instead of using it as leverage to fuck you even harder, he pulled out and set you on the floor. You were confused by this until he said, "I gotta get you back, though. Can't let you get away with that."

One hand gripped your hair, holding your limp body upright, and the other took care of his own need. The sight in front of you reminded you of how this encounter began: a dick in your face. Up close, yet a lot more personal. Lalo grunted and growled as he stroked himself, and groaned as he came all over your face. Some had gotten in your hair, some in your mouth, but you didn't care. It made you feel desirable.

When Lalo was done, he braced himself against the side of the stall, panting harder than he had in a while. The second he had enough air to speak, he did. "Carajo, chico. (Damn, kid.) You're the best I've had in a while."

He could tell you were out of it, mouth agape, head lulling from side to side, probably dizzy and discombobulated. But, that only made you seem more precious in his eyes. He smiled, knelt down to your level, grabbed your face, and kissed some of the cum off your lips. His next line was exactly what you wanted to hear.

"You're mine now."

#anon #ask #bcs #better call saul #better call saul x reader #bcs x reader #better call saul smut #better call saul headcanons #better call saul imagine #better call saul hcs #lalo salamanca smut #lalo salamanca x reader #lalo salamanca #lalo salamanca headcanons #lalo salamanca imagine #lalo salamanca hcs

[hubristicassholefight]

Swordswoman Showdown Round 2 Part 2

Lightning Farron (Final Fantasy XIII) vs Fa Mulan (Mulan)

Better here in a "preferred character" sense, not "who would win in a fight")

Propaganda below cut

Lightning

She uses a Gunblade. A sword thats also a gun. Said to be very rare because it takes so much skill to use. Does lots of slashing and backflips. Later becomes Champion of A God and sword fights a guy for eternity. Later becomes champion of a Different god and uses lots of different swords; She is dramatic and has lots of character growth and is awesome.

#She fights sephiroth#she has a fire sword for Drama#She gets armor too#how can you say no to that face#you want it she can do it

#there’s 10 hours left Lightning did not suffer to lose#ALL SHES BEEN THROUGH AND FOR WHAT#HER CHARACTER GROWTH IN THE GAME IS SO GOOD#SHES BEEN THRU SO MUCH#I JUST WANT WHATS BEST FIR HER#FOR HER#SHE DESERVES IT APL#ALL#RISE LIGHTNING STANS RISE#WHERES UR ANGER#WHERES UR RAGE

#back to rep my girl because I am NOT done talking about her#like she deserves everything okay#having to grow up quick and throw away her childhood to become her sisters new guardian after losing their mom#having to continuously grow stronger not for herself#but to keep Serah safe#and then eventually the need to want to protect others#her new found family#the fact that she would do so much for them by the time we get the third game#how kuch she had to fight all she had to do for the#the sake of humanity#the things she’s been through#it makes you want all the best for her

#i love them both but come on I gotta rep Lightning 😭😭😭#come on she uses her gunblade like a pro#but I love how she’s not afraid to throw hands either or how agile she is#so she doesn’t have to rely on her weapons at all times#she’s strong too like even before becoming a l’cie she can knock down men -snow- twice her size#she has the skills to back herself up#lets not forget she stabbed a god in the face with a survival knife#she’s just constantly getting stronger and she’s pretty#did I mention she’s pretty because#she’s very pretty

#she comes with 2x Big Sister baggage!#you know how much you love Grizzled Cynical Old Man Acquires Child?#get ready for Grizzled But On The Inside Woman Acquires Child Who Is Somehow Even More Cynical and Grizzled than Her#Idolizes Her and Becomes a Mirror Turned Back Upon Her So She Has To Examine Her Shit#also she’s just so cool#unpopular opinion but I love the feel of combat in XIII#I’m not a fan of super granular systems I love the vibes-based play#watching her flip and slash her way around the field kicks ass#like yes bitch u barely need me here#SHE HAS A GAY LITTLE CAPE HOW CAN YOU SAY NO TO A GAY LITTLE CAPR#they couldve made her a little grizzled tho. for Me.

#Did I mention she can grill up a good steak#but that's all she can cook#She stabs a god in the face with a pocketknife#she punches dudes in the face#she meets a hot australian chick and slaps her and then shows her her tits#She has a suit of armor and a horse cause she a knight#yes i'll propagandize for her in her every poll cause she's perf

#Ok but you forgot to mention how Lightning is literally one woman army#She freaking uses magic and summons her stead guardian and even users those giant ass double edge blades and they fight in unison#She is also very acrobatic and elegant with her moves#Even more so in XIII-2 where she is literally fighting a war on her own and now has access to divine abilities making her more of a Paladin

Fa Mulan

stole her father's sword to take his place in the imperial army. defeated the invading leader and stole HIS sword too.

Soldier who saved all of china; She’s one of the ogs, man, her movie is a banger

i know she's a problematic fave but i still love her :(

#lightning farron #final fantasy #final fantasy xiii #fa mulan #disney mulan #poll #official #round 2 #swordswoman showdown

[madameaug]

Finish Him || JJK x OC

Pairing: Jungkook x Jennette

WC: 656 (purposefully short)

Context: Jungkook is playing the story mode of Mortal Kombat. After he finishes the story he extends an invitation for Jennette to play with him.

Note: I'm excited for MK 1. (Tanya looks AMAZING and I hope they add Jade too)

"I'm not gonna go easy on you." Jungkook handed Jennette the Playstation controller. Mortal Kombat 11 had just been released, and Jungkook was one of the few streamers who could play it earlier than the rest of the general public.

The past few days, his streams comprised him completing the story and competing in online tournaments. His favorite character by far was Liu Kang. How could he not? He was a powerful Asian martial artist with wicked cool fire powers. It was natural for him to gravitate towards the character.

"I've been going at it for six hours just today." Jungkook tried to warn Jennette. His girl had just come back home from visiting her parents. Taking off her Crocs, she got comfortable on the loveseat. Back in high school, she would play fighting games like Street Fighter with her dad but wasn't a full-fledged fan of the genre. Jennette preferred role-playing and decision-based games.

"I think I'm gonna choose her." Jennette moved the select icon over the character named 'Jade.' She, too, wanted to choose a black character to play with, and Jade looked cool. The staff in her hand, being her choice of weaponry, would be a great advantage over her opponent, who would have to be up close and personal to attack her.

The match begun with the two characters taunting each other. With a swift slide, Liu Kang started a string a combos on Jade. Jungkook laughed cockily as he continued his assault.

Trying not to lose, Jennette started to mash the buttons on her controller. Landing a few uncoordinated hits on Liu Kang. Things were not looking good. Jungkook completed the combo for Liu Kang's fatality to add more salt to the injury. Jungkook leaned back into the couch, watching Jennette's facial expressions. Waiting for her to turn and look at him gloat.

"GG, babes." He stuck his hand out, but Jennette just smacked it away. She knew Jungkook well enough to know that his attempts at sportsmanship were rarely genuine.

Jennette sat up, leaning, closer to the TV. Her hands gripped the controller tighter. "Run that back."

"Don't say you didn't ask. for this." Starting another match, Jungkook demonstrated his skills by stringing combos. His character managed to trap Jennette against the wall. Sparing her no opportunity to counter his attacks. This battle ended quickly, with another win under Jungkook's belt.

Jennette refused to look anywhere remotely to her side. She already knew Jungkook would have that stupid grin on his face. His ego was growing by the minute.

"One more round?"

Jennette agreed, but this time with a plan. She was tired of these humiliating losses. Jungkook was always finding a way to hop around Jennette and push her into an invisible wall. To effectively beat Jungkook, she planned on tagging some of the move lists. Once she entered the new game, she immediately paused the game. Searching for simple combos that she could execute.

Jungkook didn't think much of it. He firmly believed that he could still molly-whop Jennette's character regardless. Resuming the game, Jennette entered the simple combos, finally landing attacks on Jungkook's character. Like an inverse relationship, Jennette's smile grew, and Jungkook's shrunk.

"Are your fingers getting sweaty?" Jennette taunted, winning the first half of the match.

Like the old saying once said, Don't count your chickens before they hatch." Jungkook soon regained the upper hand in the match. Leaving Jennette silent. Jennette should have known how Jungkook would react when he lost. It is the fastest way to light a burning blaze under his ass. All of a sudden, Jungkook became a pro player. Blocking Jennette's attack and using his meter to execute the perfect counters.

"Fuck this."

Jennette didn't even stay to watch the end of the match. Once Jungkook activated Liu Kang's fatality, Jennette had enough. With his hands behind his head, Jungkook kicked up his feet. Enjoying the sweet, sweet, sweet taste of victory.

#bts x black reader #jungkook #mortal kombat #jungkook x jennette #jungkook imagines #x black writers #black fem reader

[1eos]

watching losing game perfs like i don't have work in the morning

[clockwork-reveries]

Anatomy of a Corinthian

Before we get into the specifics, let's get started with what they don't have:

Taste (Some can identify chemicals or composition of something, but not in a taste way,

Smell ( Again, some can detect specific components of the air but not smell it.)

Immune, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, respiratory, and excretory body systems.

Blood or sweat. They have coolant in their bodies but it is only to keep the body stable.

Tears. They can hold their hands up to their eyes and making sobbing noises, if they are sad, but no real fluid comes out. Some do modify themselves to cry, however.

Limited brain capacity. A Corinthian can multitask. For example, one could be driving a car, adjusting their outfit, talking to someone, and Googling something in their mind and would not lose focus. However, this still takes a lot.

Anything that is biological and is made of cells, not atoms.

The ability to feel nausea, dizziness, or illness. They can get confused or disoriented, though. That's different.

Become inebriated, drugged, or anything through non-electronic means.

The requirement for sleep. They may get exhausted whether it is physically or mentally, but to fix that is by recharging or recovering over time.

the actual anatomy stuff

I won't get too complicated with this.

Corinthians have preset models that have the same template. All D-B5 models are exactly 5'5 or 165.1 cm, for example. They may modify whatever as they wish. Also, all models have numbers before them to signify what generation they are. C model(s) are similar to the Corinthians, and all the letters from then on are later models, who are more useful or fluid that others. They are all created without skin, eye color, and no hair initially.

Due to their lack of many organs and components, they weight similarly to humans.

They have a combination of rigid cable and metal skeletons that mimic that of a humans. Not heavy, but tough enough to withstand more than a human's bones. Actuators that serve as muscles are a combination of inflated air (think of a really strong football) and a rubbery-like tough material. Tendons are more pliant cables. On the surface is synthetic skin, usually created out of recycled plastic. It has some give and stretch, but less than a person. You can see panel lines along the skin, some more subtle than others. The most obvious ones are near the cheekbones, shoulders, or wrists. Sensors, coolant and energy lines, are all underneath the strong layers of skin.

Joints mirror that of a person and have the correct hinge, ball and socket, etc in the right places. Their hair is also plastic, but in a way that seems real rather than cheap and frizzy, mind you. Hair can be simulated to grow longer or shorter.

While the core is the "brain" of the Corinthian, it is located deep within in their chassis like a heart, hooked up to everything. It stores their memories, feelings, code, and more. It can store enough to last a (robot's) lifetime. Inside of their skull is sort of a storage computer, where they can access the internet and store things like images or files. They cannot run most programs like chat apps or games, nor can they play Youtube videos in their brain.

Eyes are little camera. They are hard plastic and their irises can be exchanged and customized just like doll eye chips, oh, and so can the pupils to some extent. They are wired to the core, just like everything else

Noses have no real function due to Corinthians not having airways. They exist because it would look very weird if Corinthians didn't have them.

The insides of the mouths are a very vinyl plastic-like feel,very smooth and needing no salivation in order to talk quickly. Tongues are made of the same rubbery material as skin, just textured differently, and teeth are resin.

Corinthians have some what of a larynx to store their fabricated vocal cords but it ends there. The cords are nearly like rubber bands, and because it is very hard to replicate voices perfectly, most Corinthians have much variation in their voices. However, a little voice-synthesizer box can be used, and they do not even need to open their mouths or anything in order to produce their voices that way. They may also generate a unique voice by sampling a real human one and using their synthesizer to speak.

Corinthians need to recharge. Upon opening the back chassis panel, there is a a wire that may be plugged into any suitable charging device or at least ports that are compatible. Something that is commonly done is siphoning power from your phone when you're tired. Corinthians cannot transfer energy to each other. Coolant is kept in a little storage tank in the very lower part of the chassis to function like a real heart.

Other facts

Models are simply just bases. There are usually no rules against changing how you look whenever, as long as it follows the Corinthian Code of Conduct.

Corinthians can run, jump, spin, and more with ease.

These are just standard facts, some Corinthians have modified themselves to cry, bleed coolant, and more.

These AI can develop mental illnesses, or having permanent coding errors that effect them. Some may not be able to see all the way. move correctly, and more. Changing the code to solve this can set off a chain of strange errors that may ruin a Corinthian entirely, but it is still being looked into.

#neoteric: eminence #WHEEWWW im on a roll #perhaps i can start writing my characters after this #scifi #worldbuilding #oc lore

[klmwonsik]

'Losing Game' at Inkigayo 220828

#vixxedit #vixxnetwork #dailybg #boyidoledit #kpopstages #boydolnet #malegroupsnet #secondgenidol #vixx #leo #jung taekwoon #gifs #gif:vixx #gif:leo #perf: losing game

[alittleillusionmachinee]

tag 10 people you want to know better

tagged by @kcmt1 and @divinefemininedreamer thank you lovelies! 

relationship status: married to my hs sweetheart, who yesterday said he was “married to the game” as he set me up to lose several rounds of a card game lmao love that man

favourite colour: mm depends for what purpose lol but I’m a burgundy slut for clothes/furniture so I’ll go with that one!

favourite food: MEXICAN FOOD if I can compile a plate together with items from different family member’s cooking, it would be perf (my grandma’s rice, my aunt’s beans, etc.)

song stuck in my head: Tu by Maye 

last thing i googled: Josh Giddey NBA (I was at an NBA summer league game)

time: 7:25 pm, 7/11 

dream trip: I’d love to go to the Mendoza region in Argentina and drink Malbec wine alllll day 

I think basically all the fexi hive has been tagged lol so tagging @natliecole @deianiranicoletta @misssara11 @constants--and--variables @mafiamoll<3

if you have already done it or don’t feel like doing it it’s totally fine!! <33

#about nat

[glenrocklibraryteens]

Book Review: Icebreaker

Title: Icebreaker

Author: Hannah Grace

Genre: Young Adult Romance

Number of Pages: 429

Rating: ⅖

Reviewed by: Anonymous

  Icebreaker, by Hannah Grace, focuses on Anastasia Allen and her aspirations to make it on the US Olympic team, and Nate Hawkins, who is a determined hockey captain who wants the best for his team. Once they are forced to share an ice rink, the pair could not be more at odds with each other. However, when Anastasia’s partner gets injured, the two must join forces in order to accomplish both of their dreams while also dealing with their unresolved feelings towards each other.

When I first saw this book on my For You page and the reaction to it, I thought I should see what everyone was raving about. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. This book had so much potential, yet it fell flat in so many ways. First, the enemies-to-lovers plot line was rushed, and there was barely any animosity built between the two main characters but rather a one-sided dispute. In addition, the more intimate scenes between Anastasia and Nate drew focus from the actual plot of the book and overshadowed what the book was mainly about. The vivid and detailed descriptions were unnecessary and did not add anything to the characters’ stories. However, I did like the way the book brought up the importance of mental health through Anastasia’s character and how those around her would support her. It also mentioned other important topics, such as psychological abuse and eating disorders. I also enjoyed the love story between Anastasia and Nate and moments such as Anastasia watching Nate play in a hockey game. These were well-developed plot lines in the book; however, I wish the author would have focused more on this aspect rather than Nate and Anastasia’s intimate relationship. I do not recommend this book as it contains many graphic scenes, and the cover fools the reader into thinking that they are going to read a cute rom-com book. The author got carried away with these scenes, and they took focus from the plot, which was already lacking.

Playlist:

Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift

This song plays during a pivotal scene between Anastasia and Nate as their relationship changes from frenemies to something more. Also, this song encapsulates the tension between the two characters and how their feelings for each other are stronger than they realize.

Rise by Katy Perry 

Rise highlights Anastasia’s inner battle with perfection and her desire to be an Olympian. Even with her personal struggles and setbacks such as losing her partner before nationals, Anastasia’s determined spirit triumphs all the obstacles in her way.

Call it What You Want By Taylor Swift

Call it What You Want represents Anastasia’s point of view of her relationship with Nate as she is finally making decisions for herself and living her best life after leaving a toxic roommate situation. The song begins with someone who is damaged and ends with a confident person who represents Anastasia after entering a relationship with Nate. 

The Archer by Taylor Swift

This song represents Anastasia’s internal conflict with the sport that she loves so much and how that affects the relationships around her. She pushes people away in order to focus on ice skating and believes no one could truly want her due to her anxiousness and imperfections. “But who could stay” represents Anastasia’s anxiety of those who truly care about her or those who only care about her when she is successful.

Hate that I Love You By Rihanna and Ne-Yo

What Rihana and Ne-Yo sing in this song represents Anastasia’s and Nate’s entire relationship throughout the book. Besides their feud in the beginning and hesitant actions to jump into a relationship, their chemistry is undeniable despite their differences.

Confident by Justin Bieber

Confident is Nate’s point of view of Anastasia and is almost a curated hype song for her. Nate views Anastasia as the most perfect girl in the world and does not try to hide it which this song exemplifies. 

Losing You by FLO

Losing You demonstrates Anastasia’s happiness after moving out from her apartment that she shared with her skating partner Aaron. Anastasia experienced a very toxic relationship with her skating partner that almost cost her health and with this song, it represents how much happier she is without him

Far by SZA

Far illuminates Anastasia’s trust issues not only with other people but herself. She enforces strict regimens such as diets in order to be the best skater she can be and feels that she has ruined people’s lives with her lifestyle, especially Nate’s. Her mental health fluctuates throughout the story and this song represents her inner demons

Someone to You By Banners

This song represents the importance of Anastasia’s and Nate’s relationship. They have been with each other through their darkest moments and ultimately realize that they can not be with anyone else. Throughout the story, they are able to depend on each other and form a connection that no other character can understand.

Its You by Ali Gatie

Nate has never been the type of guy who has wanted a serious relationship but when he meant Anastasia, he realized he was wrong. “Met a lot of people, but nobody feels like you” shows how Nate has had prior relationships but none of them had even compared to the relationship he has with Anastasia and he does not want to let that go.

#book review #teen book review #fiction #submission

[mirecalemoments01]

Packers lose lead and game to Falcons, 25-24

In a game that had us on the edge of our seats, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Atlanta Falcons on September 17, 2023, and it was a rollercoaster ride. At first, it seemed like the Packers were cruising, building up a 12-point lead in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But hold onto your cheese hats because things took an unexpected turn. The fourth quarter turned out to be a bit of a struggle for the Packers. They couldn't manage to secure a single first down on three offensive possessions, and the Falcons capitalized on this, clawing their way back into the game, drive by drive. It all came down to a chip-shot field goal by the Falcons with just 57 seconds left, and that's when they stole the lead. Running back Bijan Robinson was a standout for the Falcons, racking up an impressive 124 yards on 19 carries. Quarterback Desmond Ridder did his part too, throwing for 237 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Meanwhile, for the Packers, Jordan Love had a pretty good day, tossing three touchdowns and no interceptions, earning himself a solid 113.5 rating. Rookie wide receiver Jayden Reed had a memorable day with four catches for 37 yards and two touchdowns. It was an intense match, and both teams left it all out on the field. The Opening Quarter: A Flea Flicker and a Big Defensive Play The game kicked off with a bit of trickery from the Packers. On their first offensive snap, AJ Dillon tossed the ball back to Jordan Love in a flea flicker play. Dontayvion Wicks made an incredible 44-yard gain, forcing a defensive pass interference penalty for another 44 yards to the Falcons' 31. Talk about a flashy start! But, as we know in football, things can change quickly. The Packers faced some challenges moving the ball from there, and they even initially tried a 51-yard field goal but ended up sending out the punt team. Atlanta took over at their 20. Then came a memorable moment on defense when Rasul Douglas picked off Desmond Ridder deep. It was Douglas' 10th interception as a Packer, and he joined a select group of players with 10-plus interceptions since 2021. Second Quarter: Packers Take the Lead The second quarter saw the Packers take the lead. Jayden Reed scored his first NFL touchdown with a nifty 9-yard push pass from Jordan Love. It was a game-changer, and Packers fans were on their feet! But the Falcons didn't give up easily. They picked up the first down with a 22-yard pass to Drake London. It was a nail-biter, but Packers' defense held strong, and the Falcons turned the ball over on downs. Third Quarter: Packers Extend Their Lead The third quarter had its share of drama. Love's connection with Dontayvion Wicks for a 32-yard touchdown extended the Packers' lead to 17-9. It was a moment that had fans cheering. But the Falcons weren't ready to throw in the towel. A 29-yard pass to Robinson set up a field goal, cutting the Packers' lead to 17-12. The game was far from over. Fourth Quarter: Falcons Stage a Comeback And then came the heart-stopping fourth quarter. The Falcons made a stunning 45-yard pass to Mack Hollins, putting them in a prime position. They scored on a fourth-and-4 keeper, bringing them within five points at 24-19. The Packers, unfortunately, couldn't add to their total, going three-and-out. Atlanta seized the opportunity, and a field goal made it 24-22. The game was hanging by a thread. The Packers' last-ditch effort fell short as Love's pass to Malik Heath fell incomplete. The Falcons took the lead with a 25-yard field goal, leaving Packers fans with a mix of emotions. So, in the end, the Packers dropped to 1-1 for the season, while the Falcons soared to 2-0. Football is full of surprises, and this game was no exception. Stay tuned for more action-packed games in the NFL What were the standout plays of the game? Get a detailed breakdown of the most exciting moments.Who were the key players for the Packers and Falcons?Learn about the star performers on both teams.Was there controversy during the game? Find out if there were any controversial calls or disputed plays Read the full article

#FootballFrenzy #GameChangers #NFL2023 #NFLGameDay #PackersvsFalcons

[rummyperfect]

Complete the mission and receive rewards – Rummy Perfect Online Game

In the world of online games in general and Rummy Perfect in particular, creating attractive experiences and maximum support for players has become the top priority of developers. With the launch of the Rummy Perfect online game, completing missions and receiving rewards has become more interesting and attractive than ever. In this article, we will explore the advantages of this mission and why you should participate for a chance to win up to 1.5 million VND, whether you win or lose.

Interesting and attractive nature of the task:

Completing missions and receiving rewards on Rummy Perfect brings innovation to the way players approach the game. Instead of just playing to win, you will have an additional goal of completing unique missions designed. This creates a new and diverse experience, increasing interaction, challenge and excitement for players. You will participate in various activities and challenges, opening up opportunities to explore the game more comprehensively.

Instead of just focusing on winning, Rummy Perfect encourages players to participate in various activities and missions. You can challenge yourself with daily tasks, participate in community activities, or explore and defeat powerful bosses. This gives you a new and exciting experience, making the game more interesting than ever.

With unique and challenging missions, you have the opportunity to explore every aspect of the game. You can experience special features and functions, explore new areas, and try your hand at difficult and diverse missions. This helps you have a comprehensive view of the game and enjoy every aspect of it.

By creating a new, diverse and exciting experience, completing missions and receiving rewards on Rummy Perfect brings excitement and exploration to players, opening up new opportunities and creating a memorable gaming experience.

Get rewarded whether you win or lose at Rummy Perfect

A special highlight of the mission on Rummy Perfect is that you will be rewarded regardless of whether your match results are won or lost. This creates a sense of fairness and encouragement, not making you feel frustrated or discouraged when you get stuck in the game. Regardless of the outcome, you will be rewarded for your dedication and efforts. This means that very few players will feel excluded or have no chance to receive rewards, which promotes participation and motivates players to continue participating in exciting matches on Rummy Perfect.

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Receiving rewards whether winning or losing also creates a strong motivation for players. You know that there are no exclusions and the chance to win prizes will always be available to everyone. This encourages participation and creates a fair and engaging playing field across the Rummy Perfect. You will always feel motivated and constantly strive to achieve your best, regardless of whether the end result is a win or a loss.

Direct withdrawal and attractive bonus amount at Rummy Perfect

One of the notable advantages of this quest is the ability to withdraw directly from the bonus you receive. This offers flexibility and convenience, allowing you to freely use the bonus and enjoy the fruits of your labor. With a bonus of up to 1 million five hundred thousand dong, this is an opportunity not to be missed to earn significant money just from completing tasks on Rummy Perfect.

Being able to withdraw directly from the bonus amount you receive is one of the notable advantages of the quest on Rummy Perfect. This gives you flexibility and convenience in using your bonus and enjoying your rewards. With a bonus of up to 1 million five hundred thousand dong, this is a valuable opportunity to earn significant money just from completing tasks on Rummy Perfect. It is up to you to decide how to use this bonus, which can be for personal use, investment or participation in other games on the platform.

The ability to withdraw directly from the bonus you receive is an undeniable strength of the mission on Rummy Perfect. This gives you flexibility and convenience in using the bonus and enjoying the results achieved. With a bonus of up to 1 million five hundred thousand dong, this is an important opportunity to earn significant money just from completing tasks on Rummy Perfect. You are free to withdraw your money and use it as you wish, either for your personal spending, investment or to continue participating in other games on the platform.

The guarantee of safety and security at Rummy Perfect

participating in the task to complete and receive the reward, you can be completely assured that your personal data is safe and secure and not misused. Rummy Perfect is committed to providing a reliable and quality online gaming environment, ensuring that your personal information is absolutely confidential.

Rummy Perfect places the protection of players’ personal information and accounts as a top priority. When participating in the task to complete and receive the reward, you can be completely assured that your personal data is safe and secure and not misused. Rummy Perfect is committed to providing a reliable and quality online gaming environment, ensuring that your personal information is absolutely confidential. This helps you focus on participating in the mission and enjoy the game without worrying about the security of personal information. 

Rummy Perfect puts the protection of players’ personal and account information first. When participating in tasks to complete and receive rewards, you can be completely assured that your personal data will be safe and secure and not misused. Rummy Perfect is committed to providing a reliable and quality online gaming environment, ensuring that your personal information will be absolutely confidential. This helps you focus on participating in the mission and enjoying the game without worrying about the security of personal information.

[guardians-social-network]

What. Is. HAPPENING?? Jules, I have some concerns! was there another SIVA outbreak no one told me about?? @theaxrat​

#destiny #destiny the game #destiny 2 #festival of the lost #my hunters #they're losing it #what do I do???? #but that eververse halo Jules has got going on is perf <3 #captures by axrat #jules #edwin

[charmandhex]

You know, listen, under most circumstances, Taako would probably be thrilled to have a gorgeous man staring fixedly at him. But a gorgeous man staring fixedly at him while holding a scythe considerably bigger and scarier than your standard adventurer’s sickle? Yeah, that would be an exception.

“Taako Taaco,” mystery man says menacingly, dramatically. Then he blinks, as though surprised, and the ominous weight of the encounter is momentarily dispelled.

“Yeah?” Taako asks, self-preservation immediately switching gears toward throwing tall, dark, handsome, and armed off his game.

“Taako...”

“Hello.” Taako waves, even throws in a wink.

“Taaco?”

“Yep.” Taako pops the p. “What can I do for you?”

This, however, seems to be the wrong question, because mystery man’s face goes sharp again, sharper than should be possible, as though he’s taken cheekbones sharp enough to kill all too literally.

“On behalf of the Raven Queen, goddess of the natural order of life and death, you, Taako Taaco, stand accused of crimes of necromancy in the aiding in the escape of one Lup Taaco from the Astral Plane and imprisonment in the Eternal Stockade.” As he speaks, his face grows gaunter; his black robes grow darker; and the very air around them grows colder. In moments, looming over Taako is a skeletal figure with a tattered black cloak and eye sockets full of flame. The one thing to remain the same is the scythe, close enough that Taako’s breath cools and condenses against the metal surface in the frigid air.

Raven Queen, huh? Figures. Just his luck. But now Taako knows what he’s up against. And forget cutting the tension with a knife; the tension itself could cut. Taako knows he has to tread very, very carefully here. “Now, uh, hold on there, my guy.” Taako makes a time out symbol. “Lup wasn’t in the Astral Plane, so she couldn’t have escaped.”

“That- that-“ the Grim Reaper huffs, annoyed. But the thing about order and the whole lawful side of the spectrum? They thrive on technicalities, and Taako is gonna hold onto that like the literal life-preserver it is. “That doesn’t matter.”

“Uh, I think it does, homie. I didn’t pull anyone out of any astral soup; I just... kept Lup from crossing a line or two. And I think your boss agrees.” Taako gets the distinct impression that he’s being glared at, even with the pronounced lack of eyeballs involved.

“The rules still stand. A life is owed.”

“You can’t have her.” Taako’s own voice goes dangerously cold. “I’m not losing her again.”

“She was dying. Not for the first time.”

“But she didn’t. She’s alive, and you can’t touch her.”

“Scales must be balanced.”

“Or, and here’s an idea: fuck your scales!” And apparently fuck treading carefully.

But formerly handsome skeleton man snorts, and with a ripple of divine magic, currently handsome Grim Reaper is standing before Taako. He looks from Taako to his scythe before letting it go. It doesn’t fall, just dissipates into so much smoke. “There is another option.”

“No, I’m pretty sure we’re good here.”

“Taako, you have your own crimes against the Raven Queen.”

“Pretty sure that would require intent, and let me tell you, I had zero control over the whole dying thing. And the whole suddenly not dying thing.”

“Therefore, I am not obligated to let you go. Either of you. But...” the Grim Reaper slowly extends a hand, the same hand that held the scythe, out to Taako. “One could balance the scales. A life, for a life.”

“Doesn’t sound particularly great for Taako.”

“I will not pursue Lup any longer.”

“Not good enough.”

“You’re bargaining? With the Grim Reaper?” He sounds incredulous, but Taako is already on a roll.

“Lup, Barry, Magnus, Merle-”

“Merle fuckin’ High-”

“Yeah, Merle too, and Lucretia and Davenport. You can’t touch them.” The Grim Reaper retracts his hand, considering. Taako sticks to his magic missiles. “Best deal you’re gonna get, kemosabe,” he says, braver than he feels.

The Grim Reaper extends his hand. And Taako takes it.

Before Taako has the time to think anything other than boy howdy that sure is a clammy one, they’re gone. Or, the world around them is gone. Or, there’s a new world around them. Taako blinks, surprised. You’d think with all his interplanar travel, he’d get used to this sort of thing.

But it’s less that there is a new world around him and more...

The castle around him isn’t exactly the Sea of Souls. And looks about three degrees too friendly to be the Eternal Stockade.

Not to mention, he’s still not alone.

The Grim Reaper looks at Taako. Taako looks at the Grim Reaper.

“What.”

“What.”

“This has to be a mistake.”

“Well then it’s your mistake, my fella.”

“No, this- you should have just gone directly-” There’s an echo of that unearthly divine anger in his voice, and Taako throws up his hands defensively.

“Listen, listen. I agreed with you. Life for, uh, well, six lives. It’s not my fault if you get performance anxiety just dumping someone into the soul soup and somehow fuck that up.”

“Perf- now, listen, I have never in my, in my existence- this is- come on.” The Grim Reaper seizes Taako’s hand, and Taako is dismayed to note that it’s just as cold as the first time. “We’re getting this sorted out now.”

KRAVITZ.

You know, upon meeting her, Taako would have thought the Raven Queen would be too dignified for an exasperated sigh.

But after roughly 23 minutes of discussion between her and the Grim Reaper Taako now knows is called Kravitz, he has no other description for the way she says the latter’s name.

YES, TAAKO TAACO IS GUILTY OF THE CRIMES OF WHICH HE IS ACCUSED.

“Allegedly!”

TAAKO.

“Fine, I died eight times. But not here!”

PRECISELY. The Raven Queen looks back to Kravitz. AND AGREEMENT OR NO, HE IS STILL LIVING. HE MUST STILL ANSWER TO FATE.

“So are you gonna let me go then?” Taako asks, less hopeful and more... just trying to annoy his way into freedom at this point.

A BARGAIN WAS STRUCK.

“So that’s a... a what then?”

It’s Kravitz’s turn for a long, drawn out sigh. “It means, you’re stuck. Can’t go forward, because you’re not dead and fate wants a word with you and all. Can’t go back because we shook on it.”

Taako looks from Kravitz to the Raven Queen and back again. “Horseshit.”

UNFORTUNATELY. NO.

“So how the fuck do I get back to my family?” Taako yells, anger rising and voice bouncing off a ceiling seemingly higher than the night sky above the prime material plane. Where he should be.

The Raven Queen is starting to look like she has a headache. Can goddesses even get headaches? Either way, Taako can relate.

I AM GOING TO CONSULT ISTUS. The Raven Queen looks to Kravitz, who seems to quail under a gaze that says, “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.” KRAVITZ. AS THIS WAS THE RESULT OF YOUR ACTIONS, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIM UNTIL A RESOLUTION CAN BE REACHED.

“My Queen-“

THIS IS MY DECISION. A pause. RQ OUT.

There’s the slightest ripple through the air, and then the Raven Queen’s throne is empty.

Kravitz lets out a long sigh. Taako feels mildly insulted. By all rights, isn’t it his turn for a long, dramatic, put upon sigh?

It’s quiet for a long moment.

“So... I’m stuck here then?” Taako asks.

“For now. While they... remedy the situation.”

“And I’m stuck with you.” Taako makes his displeasure with the idea known.

“Unfortunately.” Kravitz seems equally unenthused.

Taako sucks his teeth, considering.

“Do you at least have a kitchen around here?”

#taz #taz balance #taz fic #taz fanfic #taako #Kravitz #this was an old bit I’d started in my phone a while back #so I added some and cleaned up the rest #charm works