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alj4890 · 1 year

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Making it Believable

(Prince Emerick Rhys x Juliet Nevrakis-Walker) in a Choices The Royal Romance *While We're Young AU* drabble

Thirty Kisses in Thirty Days Challenge with the prompt: kissing to pretend that you are in a relationship together.

A/N It's been a long time since I've written for this pair. I've had a lot of anonymous requests for more for these two which I've tried to keep up with occasional drabbles. When I saw this kiss prompt, I knew it was made for them and their fake dating relationship happening in the few drabbles since the series went on hiatus (which we will get back to soon). I'd also promised @lodberg another glimpse into their evolving relationship. Here they are doing something I know you've been anxious for. 😉

@lodberg @hopefulmoonobject @vickypoochoices @zaffrenotes @mynameiskaylabella @museofbooks @elbenmond @gibbles82 @krsnlove @twinkleallnight @tessa-liam @hopelessromantic1352

Rating: G for fluff

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"This is a disaster!"

Juliet stormed into the crown prince's chambers and slammed down a stack of magazines on his desk.

"Lady Juliet," Emerick quipped while leaning back in his desk chair, "always a pleasure to see you."

She glared at him. "I don't have time for your ridiculous charm." She pointed at the magazines. "Just look at what they're writing about us!"

He did as commanded, scanning each cover that had a picture of them together. Many of the headlines questioned whether or not their relationship was going to lead to marriage.

Then there were those that were comparing what they were like in previous relationships to the one they supposedly were in.

"I knew it was too good to be true." Juliet flopped across his couch. "After all our hard work to keep you free from marriage proposals and me from annoying noblemen, the people finally realize we aren't really together."

Emerick stroked his jaw while flipping through some of the articles. He studied the pictures of the two of them together that were lined up with them and their exes.

He grimaced somewhat at all the images of himself kissing various women. Juliet's past wasn't much better, but at least she maintained a relationship longer than he did.

"Say something!" She demanded when he remained in silent study.

"We have two options." Emerick declared.

She sat up on her elbows and cocked an eyebrow in question.

"One, we simply ignore this and let the people believe the actual truth about us being only friends."

"Or?" She prodded when he hesitated.

"Or we make it believable the next time we are caught by the press."

"And by believable you mean...?"

"We kiss, Jules." He stated in an even, nonchalant tone.

Juliet sputtered. "Excuse me?"

"Come now." He got to his feet. "We're both adults who have had experience. It isn't like we're teenagers who've never had a kiss in their lives."

Juliet simply stared at him with her jaw dropped.

"What?" He asked.

"I can't believe you're serious!" She shouted. "Emerick, you're...well...you're you!"

He rolled his eyes. "And?"

"And you're talking about kissing me. ME!" She shook her head. "This fake dating was supposed to save us headaches not cause more of them."

"What's worse?" He stopped her from turning away from him. "Kissing me, a man you've known since infancy, one you trust, a friend;" he stressed, "or being mauled by one of the many noblemen who want a connection with Lythikos?"

"Geez, must you put it like that?" She folded her arms.

"It's the same for me." He reminded her. "It's either kissing you for one picture or being hounded by women hoping to become a princess."

Juliet mulled it over.

Emerick knew he'd won when her head dropped back.

"Fine! I'll kiss you."

"You don't have to make it sound like a chore." He teased, winking at her. "I know some ladies who can vouch for my kisses being a rather pleasant experience."

Her eyes narrowed.

"I don't care if you have a thousand ladies vouch for your kisses." She huffed in irritation. "It's still weird."

"Why?"

"Because we've known each other forever." She snapped. "You're best friends with my brother!"

"So? You're best friends with mine." He countered. "And that whole knowing each other forever bit doesn't really matter."

"Why doesn't it?"

"Look at Nicky and Jackson." He pointed out with a cheeky grin. "They grew up together and clearly have no problem kissing each other.

Juliet closed her eyes and counted to twenty to try and control her temper.

"My brother and Nicky are in love. We are not."

Emerick shrugged as if that was neither here nor there.

Juliet's fists clenched. She might not feel like kissing him but she certainly felt like punching him in his stupid, ridiculously handsome face.

"Look," he tried to reason, "we've had some fun on our," he made quotation marks with his fingers, "dates, haven't we?"

She reluctantly nodded. As much as she wished she could deny it, Juliet really did enjoy her dates with the prince.

"This one kiss isn't going to change anything between us, Jules." He promised. "We do it, make certain the press takes all the necessary pictures, and we can then resume our normal time together fooling the masses."

Juliet ran a hand through her red hair.

"You're right." She mumbled.

"What was that?" He leaned his ear towards her. "I didn't quite catch that."

"I said you're right!" She snapped.

Emerick placed his hand over his heart.

"My lady, I am overcome." He dropped to one knee before her and pressed her hand to his lips. "To hear such a sweet declaration from you, it is all I have ever hoped for."

Despite wanting to remain irritated with him, Juliet began to laugh at his overly dramatic teasing.

Emerick beamed at her for being such a good sport throughout these months of subterfuge.

"So when are we doing this?" She asked.

"Whenever you wish." He sat back down behind his desk to check his schedule. "We have a ball at Ramsford in two weeks. There's the dinner with the Chamber of Commerce next Friday. Then--"

"I think we should get it over with as soon as possible." She decided.

Emerick looked up at her in surprise. Was the notion of kissing him that disgusting to her?

Juliet's cheeks heated with a touch of color. "If we put it off, I'm going to be more nervous about it."

Emerick didn't think he could be any more shocked than he was hearing her say something like that. Juliet was a young woman who never got nervous. She had enough of the Nevrakis confidence in her mixed with the Walker's not caring what anyone else thought persona that was simply Jules.

She was typically unflappable in any situation. Her quick, dry wit intermingled with her fiery temper to keep others from daring to say anything cutting to her. She was respected and feared amongst many members of the Royal Court.

He'd come to depend on that these last few months. Though she could drive him crazy at times, he appreciated those personality quirks of hers along with her logical, no nonsense way of thinking. She had surprisingly become a person whose advice he readily sought.

He saw the type of noble she was becoming. Her loyalty and steadfast nature came from both her parents and he couldn't be more grateful to have it for himself.

Of all his friends though, he was surprised how much he had come to enjoy every moment with her. Even their arguments left him feeling energized. There was something about her that he...

Emerick stopped that train of thought.

He did wonder why a simple kiss had the power to make her nervous.

Juliet hated admitting to such a weakness in front of him. She knew it sounded ridiculous. Goodness knows, she'd never been one to try and tame her passionate nature. Emerick had even been one of her friends who'd caught her in more than one embrace with different men over the years.

But the thought of kissing him...

She didn't know what to think about the feelings that particular notion stirred within her. No man frustrated her nor made her laugh quite like Emerick did. He never stepped back from going toe to toe with her, nor was he cowed like many of the other nobles when she was angry.

He was infuriating with how charming he could be. His flirtatious nature had been with him since birth. It was effortless on his part and she realized through her time spent one on one with him that it was typically used to put one at ease.

Though many assumed he was carefree, she'd come to see the more serious side to his personality. She knew how much he valued his family and their close knit group of friends, but she was also catching glimpses into the type of king he would one day become.

She admired him and was usually proud of the decisions and arguments he made in terms of their country. She would have no problem respecting him as her king once Uncle Liam stepped down from the throne.

She did worry though over the thought of some woman coming along and trapping Emerick in a marriage. Like his father, the prince possessed a tender heart. He'd never stepped back when someone was in need. Once he cared about someone or an issue, he threw himself into it with everything he had.

He needed to be protected. She now understood why her father had remained by Liam's side until he met Riley. She realized that it was up to her to be that for Emerick. She knew her brother, Jackson, felt the same way about the prince but he was a little caught up with Lady Nicky Beaumont to give all his free time to this endeavor.

Which might explain why she didn't put up much of a fight when Emerick suggested they do this fake dating for the social season.

At least that's what it was in the beginning...

Juliet put a stop to her wayward thoughts. She was not going to join the ranks of hundreds of women enamored with the crown prince.

But this kiss...what if she...if he...

She got to her feet.

"Let's go out tonight or tomorrow."

Emerick slowly nodded. "If that's what you wish."

"It is." She lowered her eyes. "Something casual. I don't think we need to kiss at some court event."

Emerick's brow furrowed as he observed her.

She really is nervous.

"How about tomorrow afternoon?" He offered.

"Sounds good." She stumbled to his door. "I'll see you for lunch then."

Before he could say another word, she hurried out of his room.

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The spring day had turned chilly and damp. Emerick and Juliet thought that was the perfect setting to make the kiss more believable. It wouldn't look staged now, especially since they weren't supposed to be posing for the press at an event.

The two walked through the capital, hand in hand, as they made their way to an outdoor cafe they were known to frequent. Other than the palace guards following at a respectable distance, the two basically had the sidewalk to themselves.

Emerick decided during a night of tossing and turning in bed, that it would be best to catch Juliet off guard with the kiss. He worried that if he forewarned her about when it would happen, she would be even more nervous and the kiss wouldn't appear authentic.

She was already clutching his hand and arm. He didn't know if the occasional trembles he felt were from the cold breeze or from her nerves.

Once the two were seated at a patio table and had their orders placed, he reached over and took her hand once more.

He could hear the clicks of cameras from some not so well hidden paparazzi.

Juliet smiled at him, squeezing his hand.

He held her gaze as he lifted their clasped hands to his lips.

Emerick could feel her tense at the touch she'd felt many times throughout the years.

"Jules." He said softly.

She lowered her eyes to his mouth.

He leaned forward and slipped his hand into her hair, tugging her forward as he pressed a tender kiss to her lips.

He was doing fine maintaining what was going to be a simple kiss until she reached up and cupped his cheek.

Her lips parted under his allowing him to deepen the kiss. He could taste the beginning of her fiery nature as her tongue caressed his.

Her husky moan took him by surprise as she pulled him closer to her.

They barely pulled apart to catch their breaths, before he dipped back down, sucking her bottom lip.

Her breath hitched, a flash of her green eyes met his blue before she wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Her mouth slanted over his, drawing him back into another passionate kiss.

Emerick nearly yanked her into his lap. If not for their waiter, clearing his throat, their kiss would most likely still be going. And where it would have led, startled them both.

"Emerick?" She whispered. "Stop staring at me like that."

Juliet knew she was looking at him just like he was her, as if seeing each other for the first time.

He lowered his eyes and quickly picked up his glass of water. He hoped as he gulped it down that it would cool the desire he felt for her in that kiss.

Emerick made the mistake of glancing at her again. He saw the slight redness around her mouth where his stubble had rubbed against her porcelain skin. The sight brought on another flash of heat over his body.

Juliet's eyes drifted back to his mouth as she sipped her own ice water. She was tempted to put the glass to her cheeks as she thought of how it felt being kissed by him. It made her want to do it again.

No wonder he said he had numerous ladies who could vouch for his kisses, she thought to herself.

"Well," Emerick tried to joke to break the tension, "I think we managed to make our relationship believable."

Her lips curved a touch proudly.

"Yeah, I think we did."

Their eyes met while smiles formed on their faces.

"Was it as dreadful as you thought it would be?" He whispered.

Emerick expected her to tease him about being a bad kisser.

Juliet instead lowered her eyes to his mouth once more.

"On the contrary," she lifted her water glass as if she was about to offer a toast, "I didn't find it dreadful at all."

Emerick tapped his glass against hers.

With a wink, he said.

"Neither did I."

#thirty kisses in thirty days #prince emerick rhys x juliet nevrakis-walker #choices the royal romance #while we're young a/u #trr future #prince emerick leopold rhys #lady juliet nevrakis-walker

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ao719 · 2 months

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Thanks for the asks @thosehallowedhalls 💕

✨️ Out of the comments you’ve received on your fics, what are two or three of your favorites?

I appreciate any and all comment on my fics, but there have definitely been some that have left me in tears from laughing. One that immediately comes to mind is a reblog from @bbrandy2002 on a chapter of Achates that she wrote like an announcer doing commentary on a wrestling match 😂 Then there were a few chapters of Always You where @burnsoslow, @the-soot-sprite, and @zaffrenotes went into complete rage panda mode and they had me cracking up reading their reblogs.

💭 What inspires you and your writing?

Mostly music. Sometimes it’s a whole song, sometimes I’ve had just a single verse in a song inspire an entire series, but music has inspired so many of my stories, so for me, writing and music go hand in hand.

Thanks again for the asks!

Writers ask game

#asks #writers ask game

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the-blind-assassin-12 · 2 years

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five things that you never get tired of writing

I was tagged by @zaffrenotes - thanks D!

Rules: List 5 things you never get tired of writing - it can be tropes, themes, characters, phrases, whatever brings you joy. Tag 5 people!

in no particular order:

found family. choosing the people that matter most, unexpectedly strong or close bonds forming between people, accepting differences and supporting one another.

natural settings. tree lines and coastlines, mountains and fields and ferns and sunsets, lakes, oceans, waterfalls, twilight and starlight and all the colors and smells and sounds, post-apocalyptic forests and extraterrestrial fauna and leaves changing in the fall.

smooches. all kinds. breathless ones and sleepy ones, tiny pecks on the cheek and kisses to shut the other person up, goodbye kisses and first kisses and light little brushes, words kissed onto skin and kisses that say more than words.

myths & magic. legends and prophecies, special abilities, fantastical creatures, the force and the currents and the future and all that jazz.

flangst. fluff + angst. mixing the bad with the good, putting them through it but making it worth it (i hope), getting through tough times together, hurt and sadness but also comfort and happiness, trust and sacrifice but also warmth and healing.

tagging a few who might want to play along (but of course anyone who sees this is welcome to!) : @something-tofightfor @oonajaeadira @insomniamamma @writeforfandoms @littlemisspascal

#tag games #five things i'll never get tired of writing #writing tag game #themes and tropes #found family and natural settings <- you can pry them from my cold dead fingers #i am also a sucker for a smooch #the angst will always have a purpose here #(and the fluff will likely always come with a side of angst - sorry those are the rules #also magic is fun #like boop this story has fortune telling #boop this story has enchanted jewelry #this was a fun one #thanks for the tag d

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moodmusicmonday · 1 year

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Happy Halloween from MMM!

Who wants to have a little fun today? How about an impromptu trivia game in honor of the spooky season and MMM?

Here's how it works:

- Starting at 1 PM CST, we will post 1 trivia question each hour related to a spooky-ish song or musician. We will do this until 9 PM CST.

- What do you do? Comment the answer on the post with the question ASAP! The first person to comment the correct answer gets 3 points; the second person to comment the correct answer will get 2 points. Everyone else who comments the correct answer gets 1 point.

- Whoever earns the most points by the end of the night will win an Amazon Gift Card!

So, c'mon! Let's do the Mash-- Mood Music Monday's Monster Mash, that is!

Final Thoughts...

- This game is for EVERYONE, whether you read, write or paint! Buuuuuut there is one stipulation... In order to win, you must be a follower of @moodmusicmonday .

- You can comment at ANY time; you're guaranteed at least one point if you comment correctly, so don't give up just because others have answered before you.

- We will stop accepting comments at midnight CST. I will post in the morning about our WINNER.

- Want more ways to earn points? Like and reblog each question! You'll get a point for each like and reblog.

- We will return to our normal schedule NEXT Monday, so get those songs ready!

Have fun!

Tags:

@21-wishes @alj4890 @ao719 @aussiegurl1234 @axwalker @bebepac @burnsoslow @charlotteg234 @chemist-ana @choicesmonthlychallenge @foreverethereal123 @issabees @jerzwriter @karahalloway @kat-tia801 @lovingchoices14 @marshmallowsandfire @neotericthemis @nestledonthaveone @peonierose @phoenixrising308 @queenrileyrose @quixoticdreamerr @sfb123 @socalwriterbee @tessa-liam @twinkleallnight @txemrn @walkerdrakewalker @zaffrenotes

#mood music monday #moodmusicmonday #monster mash #mood music monday monster mash #music trivia

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blackcatkita · 2 years

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It's 9:36pm on a Saturday and I am buzzed. 2/3rds vodka and 1/3 seltzer = no bueno. Did I intend to write this evening? Sounds familiar... I know I meant to continue my path of @zaffrenotes masterlist but... what are words? Do I know words? I think I do but the comprehension level is probably preeeety low at the moment.

Let this be a lesson to all, pour your own drinks because your friends and loved ones might think it's their duty to "catch you up".

The amount of times I had to go back and correct what I typed was ridiculous but entertaining

#not choices #jen in real life #happy saturday when its warm out #woo hoo

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zaffrenotes · 3 years

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To Ruined Friendships

Fandom: Westworld Pairing: Logan Delos x Reader Rating/Warnings: PG-13; spicy language, alcohol consumption, heavy smoochin Author's Note: This entire thing was inspired by a dream I had about one black hat cowboy who cannot for the life of him consume a drink without looking like he's going to inhale it. I tried to work on my other WIPs for an entirely different fandom, but my brain refused to focus on anyone other than Logan Delos. I don't have the energy to create a sideblog for this, so any Logan fans who happen to find this from the tags, please don't judge me for the other fandom(s) I'm in. I already know, lol. Word Count/Reading Time: +/- 2600 words (10 minutes reading)

hell if I know who to tag for this...if I ever write more and you want to get an update, leave a comment, I guess?: @the-blind-assassin-12 @ao719 @the-soot-sprite possibly @ofpixelsandscribbles @burnsoslow

Another night rubbing shoulders with the elite in a penthouse, and all you want to do is retreat into one of the half dozen empty rooms to rest your feet. Beauty always has a price, and tonight your feet were being sacrificed to the stiletto gods in the name of fashion. As a waiter weaves between guests, you deftly trade the empty crystal flute in your hand for a fresh one off their tray, the slim glass chilling your fingertips.

A tiny, imperceptible sigh slips past your lips as you look out at the wall of windows, city skyline twinkling in the distance. Glancing through the crowd, you try to find a familiar face of one of your girlfriends, when you feel someone’s fingers on your back, ghosting over the ink at the base of your spine. Over your shoulder, a warm, though somewhat world-weary voice makes your body tingle. “Hey gorgeous, I was wondering if I’d see you here tonight.”

You know he’s grinning before you even turn your head; a sly smile spreads across your painted lips when you see you were right, and you lean in to press your cheek to Logan’s in greeting. His beard tickles your face, and the movement is small, but you feel him pull you closer to him, pressing his fingertips into your smooth skin. “You know me,” you reply, gently squeezing his bicep for balance, noses nearly touching as you both move to kiss the other cheek. “Any excuse to squander part of my father’s fortune on a party dress.”

His cheek twitches up as he grins wider, and once more, the grit in his voice makes you want to find a dark corner and do unspeakable things with him. “Only you could make a napkin’s worth of fabric look like couture,” he teases, stepping back to admire your outfit. “I own pocket squares larger than what you’ve got on!” His gaze lowers appreciatively, taking you in, before settling at your feet. You shift your weight from one hip to the other; tilting your head back to take a sip of champagne, you’re surprised to see his dark eyes on you as you swallow and lower the glass. There’s a hint of something there, the way the corners of his eyes crinkle. “Been here long? Why don’t we find somewhere quiet to catch up? You can let your hair down, along with… anything else, to get comfortable.” Were it not for the playful expression in his eyes, his proposition would warrant throwing the remainder of your drink directly into his exquisite face.

But you know Logan. You’ve known him too long for the invitation to be anything but amicable, much to your dismay. You’re well aware of the caliber of women he’s taken to the bedroom, and while you consider yourself attractive enough for the circles you keep, there’s no way he would ever see you as more than just a family friend. Knowing that doesn’t keep you from stroking his ego and taunting him at every opportunity, though. “My hair’s already down,” you tease, grinning as you roll your eyes at him.

“You know what I mean,” he replies, brushing your tresses over one shoulder. His thumb lingers on the strip of silk there, slipping between the material to rest on your skin, before pulling away. “We’ve known each other for years now, you’d think there would’ve been one night of indecency.” Before you’re able to respond, he glances up, noticing one of the other guests. “To be continued,” he says, raising his brows to you. He’s already begun to walk away.

“As always,” you reply, raising your glass to him.

You catch his eye more than a few times as you both make the rounds, catching up with friends and being introduced to new acquaintances vying for a way into social circles and business ventures. He winks at you before throwing back a drink, appearing as if he’d take a bite out of the glass to get every last drop of liquid from it. You nod as you pass by him while he converses with another guest, your arm linked with a friend’s as you walk off to powder your noses. You even catch him looking at you from across the room like he wants to ask you something, but the moment disappears when he pulls his phone from his pocket to take a call.

The evening goes on much longer than you anticipated. Even with windows of interesting conversation to pass the time, you begin to grow weary of the company, drowning out a discussion around you while you stake a claim on one of the pristine white couches. Your legs are crossed in front of you, one foot dangling in the air, while the one closer to the floor looks like it’s about to snap away from the rest of your leg. You’re balancing the weight on a sliver of one side of the heels, and you gaze out at the outdoor pool, wishing you could sit by the edge and dip your feet in the cool, chlorinated water.

Scanning through the guests once more, you notice Logan at the bar. He’s in the middle of a conversation with two gentlemen, but he catches your eye, glancing over long enough to notice your legs again. He flicks his eyes upwards to the rooms, tilting his head at an angle in silent question. You scoff and shake your head, blinking slowly to dismiss his invitation, and give up your position on the couch to go to look for the bathroom. He simply smiles as you cross the room, before returning to the conversation at the bar.

You’re outside on one of the balconies, forearms resting on the brushed steel railing as you lean against metal and glass, absentmindedly staring out at the city. The cool night air feels refreshing against your skin, now warm and flushed from too much champagne and not enough food; there’s never enough food at these things, and you would sell your soul for a plate of loaded nachos or even a tiny slider. Behind you, there’s a click and a hiss from the plate glass door opening. Jovial music and conversation from inside filters through the temporary break, and you sigh to yourself in preparation of putting on your party face to make idle conversation.

“That is one hell of a view.” An all too familiar voice fills the air after the door hisses shut. Logan.

You respond without turning around to acknowledge him. “Your family sure knows how to pick a party venue, I’ll give you that.”

“We do, but that’s not the view I was talking about.”

Body warming at his suggestive tone, you turn around to see Logan’s eyes fixed on your backside, unashamed of his blatant ogling. There’s a glass tumbler in his hand, with barely a sip’s worth of what looks like whiskey in it. “There you go again, getting a girl’s hopes up,” you tease, fidgeting with your hair.

“You know you’re fucking gorgeous, especially in that dress tonight.” His voice travels as he walks over to a darker part of the balcony, swirling the remnants of his drink.

Emboldened by the alcohol still coursing through your system, you play along, walking slowly towards him. “Let me guess, next you’re going to tell me it would look even better in a pile next to your bed.” You roll your eyes at him, but your heart begins to race at the idea.

He grins warmly at you, a tendril of hair knocking loose when he tilts his head and shrugs. You want to reach forward and smooth it back in place, and run your fingers against the side of his scalp. His hair’s longer than it was before; he’s been away at the park for a longer visit this time around. His unnervingly dark eyes are practically black in the shadows, eyeing you like prey. Extending a hand towards you, he reaches for the strap on your shoulder again as if to adjust it, but instead he lifts it and lets it fall off the slope of your skin, staring at the unblemished swath of flesh before him. You feel the material fall until it rests in the crook of your elbow, thankful to be holding up a glass to keep the silk from falling away any further off your body. “A dress like this? I’d have the decency to hang it up first.” He tugs at the fabric again, pulling it up over your shoulder to return your modesty.

“Keep saying shit like that, and one of these days I might believe you.”

“Should I keep talking then?” He chuckles.

You exhale, shaking your head with disbelief. He takes another step away from where you can be seen, and you follow him. “I’m not drunk enough to take you seriously,” you scoff, looking just beyond his gaze.

Logan reaches forward again, fingers landing on the base of your glass, and he pushes it up towards your mouth. “Then by all means, take another sip,” he grins.

“Bullshit,” you utter through a nervous smile, though you don’t stop yourself from tipping the edge of the flute to your lips and tilting your head up, downing half the contents in one gulp.

“Fuck it,” he whispers.

You swallow, and effervescent bubbles tickle the length of your throat so much that it takes you a second to register feeling Logan’s lips at the juncture of your jawline and earlobe. The way his beard brushes against you as you pull the glass away from your lips makes you lose your grip, and the flute falls to the ground, shattering near your feet. You gasp with surprise, unsure if it’s from the shock of dropping the glass or from the fact that Logan fucking Delos just kissed you.

In one swift movement, Logan wraps his unencumbered hand around your waist to pivot you away from the broken glass. His drink-laden hand blindly stretches out to set the glass on the thin metal railing, and he kisses you properly this time, impossibly soft lips on your open mouth and both of his hands are on your waist. He tastes sweet, smokey and woody from the whiskey, setting your lips on fire as he kisses you. Your hands fly up to his shoulders, gripping at his suit jacket as he leads you both towards an exterior wall. The shock of the cool wall against your exposed back makes you gasp again, and you push Logan away. “What’re you doing?” Your head is swimming, blood pulsing from the alcohol and the rush of emotions as you search Logan’s eyes for an answer.

“Might be ending our friendship,” he laughs wryly. His eyes land on your lips, before looking up to meet your gaze. “Want me to stop?”

The look in his eyes is intense; two black pools stare into you, daring you to continue. You tug the lapels of his jacket, pulling him close as your pelvis tilts forward to meet his. “Finish what you start,” you whisper, Cheshire-grin giving away your desire. He kisses you again, grabbing hold of the back of your thighs as he lifts you. You spread your legs, wrapping them around his waist as he presses you up against the wall, the pair of you kissing each other like it’s your last night on earth. There’s an urgency in your actions; if there’s a moment of hesitation from either of you, the spell will break, so you ignore the burning in your lungs to kiss him again. When you feel how hard he is pressed up against you, you tilt your head back and let your eyes flutter closed. He takes it as an opportunity to swirl his tongue against your neck, and you think about feeling his tongue elsewhere on your body.

Your back presses against the wall even more, causing you to wrap your legs around his waist tighter, pinning you in place. As you utter curses of pleasure into the night air, your feet feel relief for the first time all night, weightless as you destroy any propriety that existed with Logan Delos.

You can feel the sun against your eyelids, and the soft sounds of someone typing away at a keyboard. Between the dull ache at the base of your skull and your throbbing temples, you smack your lips together a few times, grimacing at the dryness in your mouth. You turn your face into what you think is a pillow, but determine to be a fleece blanket due to its soft yet formless design. There’s a faint aroma of coffee in the air, and you hope your roommate left some in the carafe. “Dear god, don’t let me drink that much ever again,” you groan, voice strained and scratchy from dehydration. “I made a complete ass of myself in front of Logan.” A minute passes without your roommate’s usual prodding; all you hear is typing now and then. “How’d we get home?”

You’re met with more silence, but your level of irritation is nothing compared to the hangover headache growing with each passing minute of consciousness. You’re about to ask for Tylenol, when you hear the click and hiss of a glass door opening, followed by the sound of someone splashing in a pool. The apartment you share with your roommate has no access to a pool, let alone a back door made of glass. Opening your eyes feels like peeling apart pieces of tape, but with effort you blink slowly and allow your eyes to focus, trying to ignore the glare from the midday sun. You realize the fleece blanket you were resting on was your arm, nestled in the sleeve of a plush bathrobe. It was the kind of robe often seen hanging in the bathroom of high-end hotels.

“That was a side of you I haven’t seen before. Good morning, sunshine.” The voice is distinctively, impossibly Logan’s, with a new note of lightness to it that wasn’t present during last night’s party. “Care to see something interesting?”

You push yourself off the sofa slowly, adjusting the robe on you - apparently you fell asleep wearing it, and you have no idea where your dress or shoes are - and sit up. Logan’s dressed casually in black, seated at a desk a few feet away, with multiple monitors in front of him. One looks to be running code or tracking stock market activity, but he disconnects the laptop in the middle of the desk and carries it over to the couch, taking a seat next to you. There’s a video clip paused on the screen, and he waits to make sure you’re alert enough to watch, before letting it play.

The video shows a clip from the hotel’s CCTV cameras, pointed at the infinity pool. The only lights are coming from the pool walls, and the timestamp reflects it was the middle of the night, long after the party would’ve ended. There’s a naked male figure treading water matching Logan’s build, and then an undressed woman appears from the bottom edge of the frame, preparing to jump into the pool with him. You gasp, covering your mouth with one hand, making out a tattoo on her lower back - your tattoo - before cannonballing into the pool and making out with Logan just before dipping under the water’s surface.

Logan pauses the video, beaming an annoyingly adorable smug expression across his face as he resists the urge to tease you right away. Instead, he leans over, pecks your cheek, and eyes the glimpse of cleavage availed to him between the folds of your robe. “Lady’s choice - I could fuck your hangover away, or there’s coffee in the kitchen. What’ll it be?”

#logan delos #logan delos x reader #westworld #zaffrenotes writes #apparently for more than one fandom now #is this a fluke?#cw: alcohol #cw: swearing #cw: mild citrus #more than a lime but less than lemons #I love the way Ben cannot drink or eat like a normal human #it's endearing and I love him for it #chomp chomp Bennie

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sfb123 · 2 years

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Taglist Cleanup

It’s time to make sure you guys still want me bugging you with my nonsense!

You know the drill, listed below the cut are my tag categories, along with the current tag list for each. If you would like to remain tagged please either reblog, comment, or DM me to let me know. Don’t just like this post, while I appreciate the support, I have no idea what that means.

I will start posting with the updated tag lists on 4/25. If I don’t hear from you by then, you will no longer receive tags from me, but you will receive my best wishes because no hard feelings.

If your name is crossed out on this list, it means I was unable to tag you.

Permatag: Everything I write. If I’m tagging something, you’re on it. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

@busywoman @caroldxnvxrs @chemist-ana @choiceskatie @cordonia-gothqueen @cordoniaqueensworld @delicialola16-blog @emersyn-in-cordonia @emkay512 @foreverethereal123 @gabesmommie1130 @gardeningourmet @gkittylove99 @gryffindordaughterofathena @hopelessromanticmonie @iaminlovewithtrr @i-am-only-here-for-sims-cc @kat-tia801 @khoicesbyk @kingliam2019 @mainstreetreader @marshmallowsaremyfavorite @mile9213 @mom2000aggie @neotericthemis @nestledonthaveone @nikirennie87 @phoenixrising308 @princessleac1 @queenrileyrose @secretaryunpaid @shewillreadyou @sincerelyella @tessa-liam @theroyalheirshadowhunter @twinkleallnight @txemrn @wingedhairstylemusicweasel

TRR: Anything and everything The Royal Romance.

@burnsoslow @charlotteg234 @lovingchoices14 @ofpixelsandscribbles @the0afnan

Liam: If you love that kinky king, this is the tag for you. If he’s there, you’re tagged.

@21-wishes @amandablink @ao719 @custaroonie @jared2612 @yourmajesty09 @zaffrenotes

King Father of the Bride: My current series, based off of the Steve Martin film Father of the Bride. What happens when Eleanor returns from a trip to New York with a souvenir nobody (especially Liam) expected? Find out here!

@belencha77 @cordonianprincess @lodberg

One Shots: Any one off stories I write, for readers who aren’t ready to commit!

@darley1101

The Adventures of Uncle Drake: A one shot series chronicling the adventures of Crown Princess Eleanor and her favorite Uncle, Drake Walker.

@lucy-268

TNA: On the off chance I write anything for The Nanny Affair again. Hell, book 3 coming soon, you never know what I might feel the need to fix. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@lucy-268

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dcbbw · 3 years

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Hugs and Hiatus

This post is going to cover a lot of ground in hopefully as few words as possible.

First, I want to thank @thegreentwin for her apology regarding our talk over Liams with socks. I do wish to address a couple of things from the apology and subsequent comments.

· I am not upset you are writing a story, @thegreentwin, nor do I want you to stop writing it. Writing and the creation of content are beautiful things, and all of us in this fandom bring something to it.

· I am also not offended.

· As a commenter said, no one owns words. I don’t believe I have asked TGT to omit one word of her fic. In fact, I have never once said she copied any of my stories.

· I think where our miscommunication comes from is: I feel a similar idea doesn’t come after reading someone’s work.

From her post:

It was never my intention to copy dcbbw. I have read some of that series but not all of it, and it occurred to me at some stage in my writing that someone else had written something about fun socks at some stage. I thought the whole character was different enough that I dismissed it as a potential issue. I realise now that I shouldn’t have dismissed it.

· As small an element it may be, there is a reason I call him Sock Game Liam. It isn’t some tiny point to drive a plot forward. It is a part of who that particular alliteration of Liam is. After all, isn’t it the details that make PB’s characters ours?

· I do acknowledge however, there are going to be similar stories, plot lines, words and phrasings used, and quite possibly wardrobe/characteristics that our characters will share.

In short, offering a virtual hug and a truce. I’m quite sure the fandom is big enough for two Socked Liams.

With that being said (and hopefully resolved), I am taking a hiatus from Tumblr. No idea for how long, but I will be posting one last fic before I go; not tagging anyone because it isn’t Choices- fandom related. (Issa Squid Game because I am a full-grown, whole ass simp for Gong Yoo)

I will also be popping in from time to time because an unwatched blog is an open invitation.

There are other factors at play that have helped reached the decision to “call out” of the fandom, but the crux of the situation is the fandom is no longer what it once was three years ago: it has become contentious, competitive, and frankly I and so many others have seen more of our words, scenes, plots, and our versions of characters in stories that do not have our names on them over the past year than we can shake a stick at.

So going to take some time to decompress, relax, handle real life, and practice stress management.

Most of you know where to find me if you need me.😉😘

Tagging: @sirbeepsalot @jared2612 @ao719 @burnsoslow @bbrandy2002 @ofpixelsandscribbles @debramcg1106 @marietrinmimi @merridithsmiscellany-blog @queenjilian @texaskitten30 @glaimtruelovealways @indiacater @forthebrokenheartedthings @kingliam2019 @bebepac @zaffrenotes @liyanin @liamxs-world @choiceslife @ac27dj @the-soot-sprite @gnatbrain @anotherbeingsworld @atha68 @hopelessromanticmonie @amandablink @mom2000aggie @cmestrella @iaminlovewithtrr @liamrhysstalker2020 @alyssalauren @queenrileyrose @ladyangel70 @yourmajesty09 @gkittylove99 @neotericthemis @twinkleallnight @umccall71 @superharriet @lodberg @charlotteg234 @sweatyrysconnoisseur @busywoman @gabesmommie1130 @jessiembruno @darley1101 @txemrn @tessa-liam @phoenixrising308 @beezm @gardeningourmet @lovingchoices14 @thegreentwin @sincerelyella @foreverethereal123 @janezillow @mainstreetreader @angelasscribbles

#dcbbw explains #not choices but kinda #i'm gonna write squid game #then take a break

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choicesflashfics · 3 months

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Week #71 Prompts

This week’s prompts are:

Prompt 1 — “Are you flirting with me?” -> “I’m always flirting with you, [name]. Keep up.”

Prompt 2 — “I don’t want anyone to see me cry.”

Prompt 3 — “Why does this always happen to me?”

Guidelines:

You have to use at least one of the prompts, but you may use all if you’d like.

The fic can be no more than 2500 words. Word count must be present. Text fics are welcome as well.

The prompts must be used exactly as they are.

Whether you use one, two, or all three, the prompt(s) must be bolded. Please put in your A/N which prompt(s) you’re using.

Use proper warnings/tags for the fics if they require any (nsfw, etc.)

Tag @choicesflashfics when you post and your fic will be reblogged. If your fic isn’t reblogged within 48 hours of posting (because we all know how tumblr tags are wonky sometimes), send a message with the link.

Post your fic by Saturday, February 10th (11:59 EST).

Happy writing!

*just a reminder that asks are open for those who want to submit their own prompt suggestions!*

Tags: @aallotarenunelma @ao719 @bebepac @blackcatkita @boneandfur @burnsoslow @cadybear420 @charlotteg234 @choicesfanaf @choiceskatie @choicesmonthlychallenge @dcbbw @deb-1106 @emkay512 @foreverethereal123 @jerzwriter @katedrakeohd @kristinamae093 @leelee10898 @lolablackwrites @lucy-268 @mariemarieohcontrary @myglassesareinkansas @neotericthemis @niaellariious @ownworldresident @peonierose @petiteboheme @phoenixrising0308 @polishchoicesfan @queenrileyrose @sfb123 @sincerelyella @socalwriterbee @tessa-liam @twinkleallnight @writing-not @zaffrenotes

(If I’ve missed anyone, I’m so sorry. Please let me know if you’d like to be added to or removed from the tags. If I’m unable to activate your tag, I will try to reach out in the comments!)

#choicesflashfics #choices fanfiction #choices fanfic #choices prompt challenge #choices #playchoices

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ao719 · 2 years

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Five Things You Never Get Tired of Writing

Thank you for the tag @burnsoslow 💕

Rules: list five things you never get tired of writing. It can be tropes, themes, characters, phrases, whatever brings you joy. then tag five people!

Angst with a happy ending - I love absolutely wrecking Liam my characters and putting them through the wringer emotionally and mentally, but then having them deal with and overcome those obstacles.

Second chance romance - There’s something about the whole “right person, wrong time.” There’s the angst, the history and tension that’s already there between the characters, the connection they have that makes them unable to disentangle themselves from one another, the personal growth, and that hard-fought love 🫠 It all makes me weak.

Childhood friends to lovers - This trope makes me a puddle of mush. There’s already a deep-rooted connection established between the characters, and they’re so afraid to cross that line because they couldn’t stand to lose that friendship, and they will come up with every excuse as to why the other person couldn’t possibly see them that way, so they force themselves to just keep quiet. The secret feelings, the secret jealousy, the secret yet mutual pining … it’s all *chefs kiss* 🤌

Banter - I love some good sarcastic, witty, banter, whether it’s between friends, enemies, lovers, doesn’t matter. And when the banter starts to teeter on the edge, where they are purposely trying to push certain buttons to get a rise out of the other, lol.

Flashbacks - I am an absolute sucker for them. I love writing those glimpses into these significant moments of the past that give a better understanding of who the characters are, why they are the way they are, etc.

Tagging 5 people: @zaffrenotes @the-soot-sprite @dcbbw @debramcg1106 @emkay512

#writing game #writers tag

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the-blind-assassin-12 · 3 years

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📓Writer Tag📓

@zaffrenotes tagged me to spill the beans on my writing process. Thanks for the tag, D!!

1: What's your preferred time to write?

I write at all times these days since I’m home all the time, but I think my most productive hours are between 9pm and 1am.

2: Do you have some sort of ritual you do when you write?

Nah. I typically re-read whatever I wrote previously, or if I need to reference a specific moment from an earlier chapter I’ll go back and read parts from that chapter just to get back into the story. But I wouldn’t call that a ritual. There are no candles, virgins or sacrifices involved.

3: What's your preferred place to write? At your desk or on your couch/bed?

It depends. If I’m just sort of aimlessly writing and seeing what comes out with no expectations, or if I’m just brainstorming/outlining, the couch is fine. But if I’m actually Writing, like trying to get shit done and be productive? It’s at my desk or bust.

4: Do you listen to anything while writing? Music, different ambiance videos? Or do you need silence?

So I’m almost always listening to music when I write. I have playlists for most of my individual series, and then some just for characters in general. If you’re ever curious about a playlist please feel free to ask!! The only real exception is if I��m watching canon content while writing, for reference or inspiration (or just to watch Ryan Brenner blink his long eyelashes as he smiles whatever sue me.)

5: Do you need snacks while writing, or certain drinks? If so, what?

Yeah. All the beverages. Usually a water and a Gatorade because hydration is key. And then if it’s morning times a coffee or tea (97% coffee) and many an evening it’s a glass of wine or a beer. (But tonight it is going to be tequila. Send help.)

6: Story planning 1: in a notebook first or in a doc?

Both. I outline in a google document, but things like timelines and family trees I draw out or write down on scrap paper or post it notes.

7: Story planning 2: for a longer story: possible place and character names first, or plot first?

I usually have a pretty good idea about the plot, at least in a bare bones sense, before I start in too much on the characters. But sometimes I know I want to give my character a certain trait or flaw or memory or what have you, so I’ll build plot around it. There are no rules.

8: Do you make inspiration boards? If so, would you share one of your current WIP (without giving away too much)?

I used to make mood boards but now I’ll just kind of gather and hoard images or quotes as inspiration. I’m more inclined to make a graphic or banner or whatever you wanna call it to post with my stories but! Here’s a picture I’m using for reference right now:

9: How do you handle being interrupted?

Depends on how far in the zone I was when the interruption occurs. If I’m deep into a scene and you bother me I might cut your head off but if I haven’t settled in yet you’ll probably just lose a pinky.

10: How many drafts do you usually need? Or do you write it immediately and just edit little bits to fix it?

I try to edit as I go so it’s more like one living draft that gets tweaked at the end. On a few rare occasions I’ve completely gone back and rewritten entire scenes. Sometimes I just end up cutting things completely and they get stored in a file called “the cutting room floor”.

I wanna hear from @something-tofightfor @malionnes @gollyderek @suchatinyinfinity @delos-mio and anyone else who sees this and wants to share what their creative process looks like- just tag me so I can read it!!

#thanks for the tag D!!#zaffrenotes #writing tag #writing process #I have a lot of writing to do today #someone is getting lots of attention this weekend 🤠🤠🤠

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