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drowninghell · 4 years

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Semi Eita x Siren! Reader!

I’ve decided to start a new series with majority of the Haikyuu characters paired with a shape shifter or supernatural creature- based off their zodiac! If anyone has any requests regarding this series- don’t hesitate to request!

The song that inspired this is anilah w/ einar- warrior

p.s I love underrated semi ;)))

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The transition through adult life was oddly strange, terrifying yet exhilarating at the same time. The blonde setter realised this more than anything when he left his family home and area to venture off to university. Changing the country side for an ocean town on the coast. Thankfully, Tendou Satori was heading to the same college and it made life easier in terms of finding a flat mate. They elected to stay out of student halls and get decent jobs – resulting in how Semi got his current job, a bar tender. That happened to be where he met her.

He had seen her around the university a few times, but never up close enough to actually recognise her- however, that night she walked into the bar? God his head was spinning. Semi Eita, was quite a modest person, never really was one to simply pick out appearances, but she- she was like nothing he’s ever seen before. She didn’t look normal, not in a bad way obviously. He’d never forget how she walked up to the bar, those eyes-a burning (e/c) staring back at him; he could have sworn they even glowed. The mysterious stranger ordered a drink whilst waiting for a date, and he felt himself become more off putting and sharp- just to compensate for his gawking.

Even though she was on a date with a relevantly decent looking guy, he could feel her eyes on him the entire night. Those dangerously beautiful eyes never relenting their ruthless gaze on him. At the time, he was adamant he was imagining it. His doubts of the vicious eye contact only stopped when he seen her pull the date in for a kiss. Eyes open and never leaving semi. She smirked into the kiss and it was clear – the beautiful nomad was locking on to the poor bartender who found himself gulping and frowning- he felt trapped in her gaze. Even with the woman’s tongue in another man’s mouth, whilst she whispered sultry things into the unbeknownst ear of her date, she had the setter’s full attention – and he had her’s.

That man left with her that night and never came back. Not in the many times she visited the bar after. Every time she came back, he found himself wanting to ask the woman her name, or her number, or just maybe hear her voice? His own indecisiveness hurt his head, poor boy; she made a confident hot head /shy/.

“What?” the woman surprised him one night, speaking up with that soft voice. It reminded him of what liquid velvet would sound like- if it was ever a thing. It jolted him out of his train of thought and he had to blink to make sure she was actually talking to him. “What?” he re-iterated, kind of lost in the conversation. The grin she shot him made him even more of stammering mess. “You were staring at me.” She was a temptress and knew how to mess with him. That smug expression had him clicking his tongue and frowning. “I was not” he defended, going back to quickly wiping down the counters. “you were” she shot back, so confidently, that irritated him even more.” I was-“ he stopped himself when he noticed that his arguing back was adding to her smugness.

They ended up sleeping together that night and in all honesty, Semi Eita had never felt more out of control. The stranger known as y/n ran the show, he felt like a gazelle in the eyes of a lion. How her hips rolled under his hands, the subtle cure in her spine and that movement of her body. Her kisses were like ecstasy and to be quite honest- he was addicted. she reminded him of lust, in human form. she was gifted and it was as though she knew every inkling of how to pleasure him, he didn’t know anyone else could compare, ever. That night he watched you doze off; he watched her fall asleep and hoped that he’d see her in the morning.

Of course he didn’t. she had left well before he had awoken. In your place- a phone number on a small scrap of paper and then he got an ear full after Tendou bursting in the door and screaming about how he didn’t get a snippet of sleep because of his radical sex last night.

The one night stand turned into a four night stand and on the fifth night, she was actually still there in the morning. He awoke to her, sleeping soundly next to him. The rays of light peaking in through the blinds illuminated those beautiful features and he was adamant if he kept staring at her he would catch feelings. That was one way for him to get his heartbroken. It was adorable, how she tucked her face into the crook of his neck and nuzzled closer to him. He’d kiss the crown of her head and as she stirred she littered gentle little kisses along his collar bone. Stretch in his arms and crack her brilliant eyes open. “Morning...” even her morning voice was cute. “Look who actually stays to see the sun...” how the woman would sleepily chuckle against his neck made his heart flutter. “Not intentionally Eita~”

`It became a common occurrence. Eleven months went by and still, the weird friends with benefits relationship they had going was still strong. Although now they basically knew most things about each other, she spent every other night together and some dates as well. The rule in the beginning of the relationship was no feelings. It was to stay casual, simple. No strings attached. Eita knew the minute she wanted to end this, he was royally fucked. He was so infatuated with her still; it hurt his chest to think that she wasnt actually his. Yeah, he was fortunate to wake up to her some mornings but he wanted more. He wanted her to be his. To tear down that wall of ambiguity that shrouded her. He wanted her and he knew he wouldn’t be able to hide it for much longer.

She had met a few of his friends, Tendou liked her but was apprehensive- the rest didn’t know how to feel. she seemed, that little bit too perfect for them aesthetically, just unnatural. Those eyes alone could intimidate a person, no matter how big they were. Semi noticed it. y/n just seemed /unhuman/ ?

The straw had broken the camels back when she blew semi off for another guy. They had arranged that she would stay the night given she hadn’t seen him for nearly two weeks, when she cancelled (again) last minute with some shitty ass excuse that pissed the setter off. The blonde decided instead of wallowing in his sorrows he would go on out with Tendou and a few of his class mates. The night was good, they got drunk, danced. Tendou was even bringing a girl home! Many women approached him, but in all honest- Eita couldn’t even give them the time of day to know their names. They weren’t her. With sad thoughts on his mind and alcohol in his hand, the night spiralled. His social battery ran out and he just wanted to go home. Subtly, he bid his friends goodbye before leaving the packed club. The cold night air helped him sober up slightly, there was a bitter bite to the breeze that led him to shove his hands into his pockets. He couldn’t get her out of his head; he was beginning to wonder how much he had drank. He was adamant he could hear her voice. Eyes lifting from the footpath and fixating on to your figure. You walked hand in hand with a tall man. He couldn’t see his face. He could just see her’s. His jealousy, his want and need for her motivating him forwards. His jealousy.

y/n’s laugh- it was stunning, such a musical quality. He had never heard anything like it. she looked over her shoulder, and it was as though he had met her all over again. He was trapped, that gaze of her’s was cruel and unrelenting. He found himself changing course and following her. His feet moving of their own accord. The wind picked up and whipped her hair around her face- but she didn’t seem to care. she walked on, hips swaying. The streets were empty. Only y/n, Eita and the faceless man on your arm. You were humming and it was scarily perfect, it made him want to sway his body to the melody.

Waves crashed and curled in on themselves in a white and blue frothy mishmash. Stones knocked together as they lay victim to the brutal beatings of the sea. The wild blue abyss churned and moved- she had a life of her own, lapping up the shore and claiming the land as hers. Despite the dark night, the obsidian sky was sent alight with violent forks of electricity. They jolted across the sky and served as the only source of light. Then Thor’s hammer rolled in, thunderous bellowing resonating all around. The sea was angry. As was the sky.

Warm brown eyes scanned the whole scene; a slow building panic reared its ugly head. How did he get here? Where did she go? Lighting cracked across the sky and for a moment, he could see her lone figure, sauntering down the pebbled beach.

“Hey! y/n!” he called out, his deep voice being drowned out by the violent torrents of the sea. Stumbling after her, he was in the dark again, shuddering when thunder joined the lighting. Eita kept walking straight after her, despite not being able to see.

The furious sky was sent alight again, she turned to be facing him, but still so far. Knee deep in the salty water. “Y/n! Stop shitting around!” the worry ebbed at his voice and he broke into a run after her. The water drowned his sneakers and had already begun to absorb into his jeans. He was afraid, for her. He was shivering as he walked deeper and deeper into the water.

When he was gifted his sights back by the electricity above, she was waist deep and flashing him that radiantly brilliant smile that always melted his heart. He stopped; he was freezing and refused to go any deeper. “y/n, come on, you had your fun- lets go home. “she opened her mouth to talk and a language he could not understand left her lips. A song.

Everything went silent, the waves and sky lost their voices, and he stared at her, usually fiery (e/c) eyes turning a glowing white. The longer he stared, the more his head filled up with those beautifully incomprehensible words. His arms that were previously in his pockets fell limp by his side. Those honey brown eyes of his slowly began to lose their colour. When she began to move deeper into the surf. He followed you.

Deeper and deeper.

Eyes changing and matching her own.

He wanted to touch her.

To hold her.

Hands reached out and cupped his cheeks; they evaporated any cold from his body. Her hands. His ominous white eyes gazed back into her’s. She still sang and he felt his eyes droop, struggling to keep himself awake. The waves lapped softly against his shoulders, then his neck. she led him further out of the shallows until he was completely submerged, still. she brought him out more- further and further. She was looking down at him now and he could feel his chest tighten, he needed to breath.

He couldn’t contemplate what was happening, he just wanted to be with her. He was convulsing with the need for oxygen, yet he couldn’t move to swim to the surface. Semi wasn’t sure he wanted to. Her voice wouldn’t let him. Lips turning blue, bubbles streaming from his mouth, yet she looked so perfectly calm, her hands holding his cheeks as he struggled. His limbs began to grow limp, her face got closer to his, slowly, and those now lifeless eyes of Semi’s slowly began to shut, the cold began to creep in and her warmth fleeted. Y/n’s musical anthem ceased. Her eyes softened and she brushed her thumbs across his cheek, kissed his forehead. Darkness shrouded him as his eyes shut. He heard her voice, y/n whispered about how much she loved and adored him , how she couldn't share him, about how she hoped he would always be her’s. Not long after, she was gone and all he could feel was the cold.

I may or may not do a pt 2 :))

#haikyū!!#haikyuu x reader #haikyuu!!#semi eita #semi eita x reader #shiratorizawa #supernatural #headcanon

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taste-in-music · 5 years

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My Favorite Songs of 2018 by Genre

There was a LOT of music this year that I still wanted to talk about but didn’t get put on the other posts I made, so I decided to put yet ANOTHER list together. (Read my top albums and EPs of the year lists if you want some context.) Buckle up, because it’s going to be a long one, folks. Here are the rules for eligibility:

The songs on this list most likely a) weren’t on an album that I loved in its entirety/didn’t feel that strongly about, b) were on an album that I didn’t have time to listen to, or c) were released as singles.

No songs from the albums or EPs I’ve previously mentioned are eligible.

I’ll try my best not to include singles that are for albums coming out next year (for example, I’m not putting Light On by Maggie Rogers or Party For One by Carly Rae Jepsen on the list.) Those songs will be eligible if I do a list next year. If I accidentally do put an album single on the list, it’s because I didn’t know ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Now, presented in no particular order, let’s get to some tunes.

POP

Used to You by Dagny: If you’ve been with me for a while, you know that I’m obsessed with Norwegian pop star Dagny, who I learned about through a recommendation from a friend. This song is one of her best: uptempo but melancholy, with honest, vulnerable lyrics about a strained relationship.

Crush by Tessa Violet: On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, we’ve got a bubbly sugar-pop song about having a crush on someone. It’s quite simple as to why I love this song: it’s just so joyfully adorable.

Sweet but Psycho by Ava Max: Okay, why is this not a hit the U.S.? It’s already gotten to number one in Norway, Finland, and Sweden, and is making a splash in the U.K. While I’m iffy on the lyrics, this song has one of the catchiest hooks of the year. It’s a giant guilty pleasure of mine.

Sucker Punch by Sigrid: This was named the eighth best song of the year by Time magazine and it’s easy to see why. It has all the elements that make up a Sigrid song (catchy melody, her signature raspy vocals,) but has just enough quirky touches and eccentric details to it that set it apart from the rest of her discography.

Do Right by Glades: Glades are so underrated, and I’ve mentioned them in a bunch of posts before. This song is them at their best, with one of the stickiest choruses of the year and a sweet synth riff.

Batshit by Sofi Tukker: I first heard this song in an iPhone commercial, oddly enough. I’m not going to say that this song is good, because I’m fairly sure that it isn’t good. The chorus is literally the word “batshit” said over and over and over again. But somehow, it’s perfect? It’s simple while at the same time having so many cool elements that it’s never boring. The funky bass riff, lowered vocals, electronic drop are all so infectious. Sofi Tukker are my guilty pleasure band, so check them out if you’re into strange dance club music.

Chasers by Bahari: This pulsating, electronic groove from California based trio (now duo :/) Bahari is like a dangerous lullaby. The twinkling production and harmonies keep the tone tense but enjoyable. I hope they release more music soon.

Cause You Did by Willa: Willa exploded onto my radar with her powerful, ass kicking anthem Swan, which she released back in 2016. I was so excited to see that she had released new music. This song is a bit different from her previous work, swerving more into the pop lane, but is still charming as hell. (Fun fact, she was in an episode of Supernatural. 10.13 Halt and Catch Fire. The more you know, am I right?)

San Francisco by Fickle Friends: This is my favorite song off of the Broken Sleep EP (I think it’s an EP? It’s only three songs... Check it out regardless.) Fickle Friends’s sound is so summery and tropical, it never fails to put me in a good mood, and this song is a perfect example of that.

F**k U by Kailee Morgue: A whole tell off anthem. Like her other material, this song balances darker material with a sweet and innocent sounding vocal delivery. Just make sure you listen to the uncensored version. Listening to the clean version is like listening to the radio edit of IDGAF by Dua Lipa or “Forget” You by CeeLo Green. It has no bite to it without the title word being said.

Emotion by Astrid S: When I first heard Such a Boy, I knew that Astrid S had the potential to be a pop starlet in the vein of Zara Larsson. This song is a lot of fun, with a whistling hook and Astrid S’s usual sassy delivery.

Cherry by Rina Sawayama: This is a whole BOP, from the whispery intro to the rushing production to the melodic, get-stuck-in-your-head chorus. This song is much like its title suggests: bright and sweet with just enough of a twang to keep it interesting, just like a cherry.

Baby Don’t Talk by LÉON: Of the two singles she released this year, I can’t help but like this one a little bit more (but don’t get me wrong, Falling is a whole bop and a half.) This song is just so likable, from the snappy percussion to the “ooOOooOOhs,” to the unforgettable melody. LÉON is so underrated, I can’t encourage you enough to listen through her three EPs and other singles. They’re all gold.

Daughter by L Devine: I can’t tell you how shook I was when I first heard this song. It’s L Devine at her finest, with a catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and just the right amount of electronic elements. This song is the wlw bop that no one’s talking about that everyone should be talking about.

Carousel by Skylar Spence: I found this gem thanks to Spotify’s Indie Pop playlist. The pulse to this song always makes me want to tap my toes. It’s like if the color yellow was a song. The lyrics are super cute, and the glitchy, robotic chorus just works somehow.

R.E.M. by Ariana Grande: While I found Sweetener as an album a bit uneven in quality, it’s still by Ariana fucking Grande. She could sing What’s The Fox Say and it would sound beautiful. This track is my personal favorite, with the cute little “bum bum bums” and the all around dreamy atmosphere. There’s also a funny amount of self awareness in this song, with the whole “’Excuse me, um, I love you,’” and “does this end?” It adds a layer of charm and personality that elevate this song. Ariana Grande is definitely the pop idol we need in the hot 100 right now, dear Lorde.

Sue Me by Sabrina Carpenter: What a fricking BANGER! This song rocked me to my core. Sabrina Carpenter is one of the best singers to come out of the Disney machine, and she’s always had potential for greatness (remember Thumbs? That song slaps.) There’s something visceral and inexplicably powerful about this song, I feel it right in my gut. It’s my favorite off of Singular Act 1, @eleanorschidis thank you for convincing me to listen through the album.

Love The Lie by Call Me Loop: I don’t feel like I can communicate why I’m so obsessed with this song, but I’ll try. It’s catchy as fuck, the twinkling guitar riff, the beat and melody... it’s all just so perfect. You know what? I can’t do it justice. Just listen to it.

Drink About by Seeb ft. Dagny: This might be my favorite pop song of the year, and I both do and don’t know why. On one hand, the lyrics are repetitive, it’s simplistic, and it’s just another club dance song. But on the other hand, there’s something about it that elevates it beyond that. First off, there’s Dagny, who I’ve said before I LOVE, and her performance brings so much emotion and pain and personality to the song. Then there’s Seeb’s production, managing to make an unforgettable drop and chorus out of only a handful of lines. There was a period of time where I would just listen to this song on repeat, and it never got old or tired despite its repetition. It’s like a rush of euphoria whenever I hear it, and I can’t recommend it enough.

R&B/HIP HOP

Honey Dew by LION BABE: Like Say Lou Lou, I first learned about LION BABE by reading about them in Teen Vogue. I put off checking them out for a while, and when I finally did, I wasn’t disappointed. This songs is one of the chillest I’ve heard this year. Jillian Hervey’s smooth voice and the twinkling pianos and shuffling percussion of Lucas Goodman’s production just meld so perfectly together.

After the Storm by Kali Uchis ft. Tyler, The Creator and Bootsy Collins: There’s something about Kali Uchis’s voice that is so unique and so sultry, I can’t help but get sucked into her music. This song mixes together her lovely crooning, a rap verse from Tyler, The Creator, bubbly production, and uplifting lyrics, and I can’t help but feel happy whenever I hear it. This song feels like emerging from a cold lake, it’s that refreshing. (Also, count In My Dreams as an honorable mention, that song is great too.)

The Kids Are Alright by Chloe x Halle: The song is awe-inspiring, from the powerful harmonies of the opening to the rhythmic switch-ups present all throughout the song. I love the “we are we are we are” mantra that repeats all throughout the song. It almost sounds like a poem put to music.

Blue Lights by Jorja Smith: Mixing a spoken word style hip hop and reggae elements into her usual graceful sound, Jorja Smith manages to craft a pretty sounding R&B song with a meaningful message behind it. Her debut album Lost & Found isn’t what I usually listen to, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Also, can Jorja Smith drop her skincare routine? How does she get it so dewy and smooth? She’s so hecking pretty, I can’t even.

Honey by Raveena: YouTube played this song as a commercial before a video I was watching, and I fell in love with it. Raveena’s voice is so delicate, fragile even, and just lovely paired with the simple but glistening production.

Summer Pack by Childish Gambino: Okay, I’m putting both songs on here. My only explanation for this EP is that Donald Glover took the entire season of Summer and managed to distill it into two R&B songs. Summertime Magic has a watery, tropical mood that’s always refreshing to hear (am I the only one that is reminded of Wii Sports Resort?) and Feels Like Summer makes me feel like I’m sitting on my front steps in the middle of August with a melting orange popsicle.

ALTERNATIVE/INDIE/ROCK

Baby by Bishop Briggs: While more pop leaning than her usual content, the blatant sexuality, personal lyrics, and Bishop Briggs’s usual powerful vocals sell this song. Also, the music video is AMAZING. I’ve put it on my animated music videos that give me life series, but I can’t reiterate enough how great the animation is. Holy hell.

Gold Rush by Death Cab for Cutie: This song is downright ethereal. It sounds like it’s lulling you to sleep, but in the best kind of way. It isn’t boring, it’s soothing. Hearing this song on the radio is what got me into this band, and while I haven’t heard their entire discography, I know that this song will remain one of my favorites.

Hand It Over by MGMT: Just like Gold Rush, this song is so soothing it’s practically therapeutic. Every time I hear it, I just melt right into my chair. I’d say I’m a casual fan of MGMT, (I haven’t heard their less mainstream albums,) but I really like Oracular Spectacular and Little Dark Age. This is one of my favorite cuts off the latter album.

Idaho by Gorillaz: While The Now Now didn’t leave a big impression on me, this song makes me glad that I decided to listen to it. The production has this swell to it at the chorus, which is just so calming. I really like how the song is dappled with nature sounds, too. It makes me feel like I’m in a cabin next to a lake in the middle of the woods and it’s raining outside but I’m cuddled up in a cozy blanket with a cup of peppermint tea.

Baby You’re A Haunted House by Gerard Way: I’ve never listened to My Chemical Romance, so I didn’t know what to expect from this song, but holy crap. It’s a total banger. The guitars on this track are so fuzzy and aggressive in all the right ways. This was what I had on repeat all throughout Halloween.

Blood and Bones by TRACE: The only word I can use to describe the song is entrancing. TRACE’s smooth vocals and the laid back production always make me feel so relaxed, and the funkier electronic touches and glittery piano riffs add just enough to keep it all interesting.

Nobody by Mitski: I told y’all I be mentioning Mitski on one of these lists! While the entirety of Be The Cowboy was lovely, Nobody stands out as one of the catchiest, strangest, and most depressing songs of the year. How can a song about crushing, isolating loneliness that literally has a lyric about the hypothetical aliens living on Venus bop to the gods? I have no clue, but Mistki pulled it off.

Fruity by Rubblebucket: Speaking of weird lyrics, this one takes the cake: “I said I’d make it to the party / But I’ve got a lot going on / The lioness gave a feast for forty off her body / Then slept on the ground till a flower grew out.” I have no clue what the hell that's supposed to mean, but it works. The little “lalala”s and the whispered vocals make for an interesting listen. Thanks, Spotify’s Discover Weekly!

Pristine by Snail Mail: The brain child of nineteen year old Lindsey Jordan, Snail Mail is one of the most intriguing indie rock acts I’ve heard this year. Her debut album, Lush, is full of awesome songs, but Pristine has got to be my favorite. The lyrics about the monotony of party culture, accompanied by an upbeat guitar riff and communicated through her raw vocals, all come together to form a song that you can both headbang and relax to.

She’s Kerosene by The Interrupters: I don’t listen to ska punk, but this song is a just a ton of fun. There’s a sweet saxophone solo, and holy crap does Aimee Allen have a ton of personality on the vocals. Even my dad liked this song.

Body Talks by The Struts ft. Kesha: AND I MEAN THE KESHA VERSION. The original is fine, but when you’ve got a version of a song with Kesha on it, do you really need to hear the other one? This song has such an explosive and rocking chorus and Luke Spiller of The Struts and Kesha have great chemistry. I hope Kesha ventures more into the rock genre in the future, because she, well, rocks at it.

Midnight by Black Honey: A grimy banger complete with bold vocals, a chorus that will get. stuck. in your. head, assertive guitars, and a kick ass synthesizer solo? Yes, please. I loved Midnight from the first time I heard it. I might have mentioned before that I heard of this song through YouTube recommendations, and I’m so happy to have come across this song and this band.

Lavender Bones by Stand Atlantic: As I mentioned in my artist recommendation post, this song is the update to Misery Business by Paramore that I never knew I needed. It’s noisy, it’s angry, it’s so goddamn catchy. I’m not always into the whole punk sound, but this song surpasses its genre. It’s just so good.

Shame by Elle King: Since hearing Ex’s and Oh��s back in 2015, I’ve been obsessed with Elle King’s debut, Love Stuff. It’s one of those albums that I can put on and listen to all the way through. Her follow up, Shake The Spirit, was also pretty good, showcasing her gritty, powerful voice intertwined with rock, blues, and country elements. This song is the standout, explosive, boot stomping, and a whole lot of fun.

Uh Huh by Jade Bird: This song is the epitome of a headbanger. It was a tossup between this song and her other singles, Love Has All Been Done Before and Lottery, for this list, but this one just had to be on it. This is one of my most listened to rock songs of the year. The energetic guitar gives the song an electric pulse, and Jade Bird’s vocals... holy shit does she have pipes. Her voice reminds me of Alanis Morissette. This song sprints at full speed, as over as quickly as it started, and a hell of a rush too.

Fireworks by First Aid Kit: I’m not a big fan of country/folk music, but this Swedish sister duo have surpassed my usual genre bias time and time again. This song is my favorite off of their album Ruins, (they dropped the EP Tender Offerings this year, too. It’s a lovely little slice of folk that I’d definitely recommend y’all check out.) This is a grand, soaring ballad, showcasing the sisters’ harmonization and a showstopping string instrument. Just gorgeous.

Reasons Not To Die (Demo) by Ryn Weaver: Ryn Weaver was one of the first artists I listened to when I was first defining my taste in music. Her album The Fool is what got me into the indie pop and alternative genres. While hopeful that she’d drop more music, I was also pretty sure that it wasn’t going to happen for a long, long while because she doesn’t currently have a label. Then this song came along. Everything about it is beautiful: Ryn’s vibrato-rich voice, the melody, the lyrics, guys. This song’s lyrics are so personal and authentic. As the song continues, it builds up to this crescendo, and Ryn’s voice gets more powerful and yet more vulnerable at the same time, the music swells... and then it drops back down again. This song makes me teary whenever I hear it, and that doesn’t happen that often. Please, Ryn. Drop more music. Lorde knows we need voices like yours in the current music scene.

Listen to the complete mix of all these songs HERE. What were your favorite songs of 2018? Any artists, albums, singles, etc. I should know about? Leave your thoughts and recommendations down below.

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thestuckylibrary · 7 years

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Hey guys,I was wondering if you could rec some of your favourite underrated fics?Like,hidden gems?I understand that's a list that probably takes a while to make,so if you can't do that with all the work you've got its completely fine.Thanks for all you do!!

here are some fics i loved that have less than 300 kudos

stars go waltzing out by FreshBrains

Who am I?

Who are you?

Where am I?

It scared him when he asked himself those questions. It scared him shitless, because sometimes he didn’t know how to answer.

leave the lights on by memitims

“Do you believe in the one?” Steve asks.

in the land of the living by hitlikehammers

Trip remembers the Temple; the Chamber. Remembers the Obelisk. Remembers—

Well. Basically, Trip remembers more than enough to be real skeptical about how the hell he ended up here, after that.

Furrier Needed by bactaqueen

Steve comes home to Bucky wearing nothing but a fur coat.

more fics under the cut!

Fortunate Son by Heronfem

We have miles to go before we sleep.

Or, the one where the Winter Soldier comes back, Howard Stark was a terrible man, Bruce is enigmatic, and Steve learns about CCR.

Awakenings by thedevilchicken

Steve wakes to a world terrorised by kaiju and steps up to pilot a jaeger. Natasha assists.

Bucky wakes as the Winter Soldier and struggles to find a new identity. Steve is entirely unhelpful.

And while Steve comes to terms, someone else saves the world.

I Will Find a Way to You (If It Kills Me) by notwithoutyou

Bucky kisses Steve for a few years before Steve finally kisses back.

They Liked You, Too by fadedink

If the night blows up in their faces, he’ll do his best to keep from saying “I told you so” too loudly.

Rehabilitated by sterlingsuspenders

Stark’s press release calls him “rehabilitated,” but Bucky doesn’t feel rehabilitated at all. He feels like a feral animal on a short leash. He feels like gnawing his own leg off.

Cocktail Party by bellagerantalii

“We are in the fucking White House, Rogers. The man we just walked out on is the same guy who you promised me was going to change the world back in 1932, and oh, yeah, he’s now the President of the United States.”

“We didn’t walk out on Franklin Roosevelt,” Steve insists, even though he knows that’s kind of what just happened.

Memory, Now by sheafrotherdon

A first kiss, of a kind

tender refrain by colberts

“Where’d you learn to talk like that?” Bucky asks as he shifts down, his breath hot against Steve’s skin.

“Had a good teacher.”

“Keep talkin’.”

Cops and Assassins by sassembled

A Halloween AU where Steve is a waiter working at a bar that requires its staff to wear costumes and Bucky is a customer of said bar.

Paradise by MakingPoetry

After thawing out, getting a new arm, and recovering from what Hydra did to him, Bucky has something important to tell Steve, but Steve already knows.

sea begins to slide by technorat

Steve and Bucky don’t stick to one place for too long of a time.

streets of fire by molgera

Bucky remembers, through a haze, this: a small, blond boy, much too small, and far too resolute for his own good. Bruised knuckles and split lips, over and over. The memories were already fading around the edges, a worn photograph. And then he was captured. And then, and then, and then.

Renewal by zilia

Steve, Bucky, and a new experience for both of them.

Room’s Still Spinning by hollybennett123

“This ain’t no dance I’ve ever seen before,” Steve protests, trying not to laugh and not quite succeeding. He grasps at Bucky’s shirt, the fabric twisting sharply in his fist as he steadies himself, anchored.

“It’s ours,” Bucky says as he turns it into an off-tempo waltz, eyes bright and his wide, lush mouth kissed pretty. “Our dance, you an’ me.”

to the river to wade, to bathe by nbsherlock

they take a lot of baths.

Burst down the doors by trisarawrtops

He tries the door. Of course it’s actually properly locked tonight. He peers inside, raps on the glass with his knuckles, but there’s no one in the halls.

Or, Bucky gets locked out of his apartment.

The Parting Glass by portraitofemmy

When he remembers the song, he remembers it in Sarah’s voice, not in his own or that of his own mother. Just like every other memory that Bucky Barnes had considered important enough to go over again and again often enough to write it into the depths of his mind, it was tinged with echoes of Steve Rogers.

come on up to the house by nightmaresinwintah

Or; Steve and Bucky finally get some time away from the craziness of their lives and we get a slice of their soft, happy life.

Dark Lights of Brooklyn by jwdish98

Steve Rogers is a private investigator who is barely skating by. He spends more time in his office than his apartment, and he continues to watch all his friends live out their lives while he sits on the sidelines.

However, when a case falls into his lap that dredges up past mistakes Steve’s life starts to veer off course- in a good way. Probably.

(He’s not entirely sure yet.)

The Only Familiar Thing by brideofquiet

Steve takes a breath, steels himself, and asks, “Where are we going, Buck?”

Bucky raises an eyebrow. “You’re the one driving, Steve.”

And before Steve can protest, Bucky gives him that broad, toothy grin again. The worry pitted in his stomach ebbs, and he decides—what the hell? Why not? Steve pulls his helmet on and swings a leg over the bike. Bucky settles in behind him, and he cranks the engine to life.

Four out of Five by bopeep

If there were a merit badge for standing your ground in the face of manipulative fourth graders, Bucky Barnes definitely would not have earned one.

out of chaos, life is being made by prusfockers

How Bucky Barnes remembered and Steve Rogers smiled, a story told in 15 acts.

EDIT: Someone wrote in to recommend:

Meet Me On The Darkest Night (/others) by Cryofreeze

“I know you think it wasn't my fault, Buck...”

“You had to make a decision, there was no right or wrong choice.”

Steve blinked miserably at the stone step beneath his knees, grinding grit into his so-called uniform. “Maybe I'm not cut out to be a Commanding Officer.” He forced back a lump in his throat threatening to constrict his voice. “Or Captain America...”

~ ~ ~ ~

After the Howling Commandos' last mission goes awry, Steve questions his morals and self worth as a soldier... and as Captain America. He struggles to believe in himself and the man he thought he was, but being thrust back out on another dangerous mission gives him little time to choose between his own self-doubts or giving his all to save 1,000 prisoners of war from Hydra's clutches.

With the aid of Peggy Carter and the unwavering support of Bucky Barnes, they set out on a rescue mission inside the confines of a medieval fortress in WWII Europe. However, Steve isn't the only one to find the ghosts of the place crawl under his skin...

There's angst, action and an emotionally driven core to the tale of how Steve Rogers is forced to come to terms with what it really means to be Captain America.

#thestuckylibrary asks #this got really long but i mean #fics <3 #mod julia #Anonymous

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