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@rubiesintherough

“You have a fever. I’m running you a bath.” ( aedus )

"No..."

The protest was weak, flung with a shaky hand. Juliette curled up on her side, messy red hair damp with her sweat and tangled from hours of tossing and turning. It was barely morning, only the slightest hints of light hitting the sky. Whether she had actually slept at all that night was questionable. She wondered if Aedus had, either.

It didn't matter. Juliette pressed the heel of her hand against her forehead, pressing against it like it was going to make the pain and pressure stop. A chill ran through her spine, even buried in several blankets and sweat causing her shirt to stick to her back. She dozed on and off as she heard the distant sound of running water from the other room.

Strong, warm arms snatched her out of bed like she was just a bundle of laundry, still wrapped in one of the blankets. Juliette made a small noise of discontent, her face buried into Aedus' neck as he carried her to the bathroom.

"No, I am cold, not fever, cold..." Her protests weren't particularly helpful. Her clothes were gently stripped, and she was placed in the bath. The soothing warmth wrapped around her, and she let out a sigh of some relief, her shoulders sinking under the water as she curled into herself. She looked over at Aedus, exhaustion pulling at her features.

"I love you. I am sorry. For the fuss."

#rubiesintherough

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@rubiesintherough

❛ you don’t need to cover yourself here , my dear love . you’re perfect to me . ❜ ( aedus )

n s f w

Aedus had this habit of making her forget herself. He would pull her in by the hips, warm hands on her skin and his lips on hers, and Juliette would forget. She would forget her scars, forget that she was imperfect, forget that she was forever marked by hands that never deserved to touch her.

Today, she faltered. When he sat on the bed, smiling like she was the sun and he was a sunflower, drinking in her warmth, she felt...seen. Feeling seen meant that while he saw her beauty, he also saw her flaws. Reflex meant she wanted to hide the imperfections.

His words gave her pause. Juliette blushed, her head lowering a little. The blend of adoration and arousal that tinged his voice overpowered her hesitation and led to her carefully stepping out of her dress.

She stood before him in the soft lighting, a new, shy smile touching her lips as she approached him, now wearing little more than a hair bow and a tiny gold necklace that hung around her neck.

#rubiesintherough #//nsfw #they're soft and i love them

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@rubiesintherough

∗ o6﹕ sender  gives  receiver  company  in  the  hospital . ( Aedus )

She hated it here. The constant hum and beep of monitors, the scratchy sheets, the dry air, and the IV in her arm were all enough to drive her mad. There was no rest to be had, not truly, even at night. It felt like the nurses were constantly checking her, waking her at odd hours for medication and food she just didn't want to eat.

The only thing that was any savior was her father's money pushing her into a private room. She was curled up, fussing with the tubing of her IV when Aedus entered. The bedding was such a stark white against her red hair, both a harsh contrast to the lack of color in her face. Juliette offered Aedus a small, tired smile, pressing the button on her bed for assistance with sitting upright.

"My love," she signed clumsily. Her hands shook a little as she did so, but she persisted. Juliette made grabbing motions towards him, clearly indicating she wanted a hug.

God, she wanted touch that wasn't a nurse or a doctor prodding her. She didn't want any of this. Julie inhaled slowly, her face twitching as pain shot through her body.

A glance down at herself reminded her just why she was here. A faulty body, terrible joints that liked to mock her. One bad fall down the stairs and here she was, in her twenties and rocking a broken hip (and a surgery afterwards.)

Thankfully, the power of pain medication meant she didn't have a lot of memory of the incident.

"It is so cold here. Why do they keep it so cold?"

#rubiesintherough #(aedus)

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@rubiesintherough

❛ i love you . i love you , my river. ❜ ( mahia, bc spicy time reassurances of love are bootiful things )

N S F W and gay af

To be loved was to be known, and Mahia knew her heart and soul. The journey to get here was messy, awkward, and sometimes heartwrenching, but they had found a love that was so rare and beautiful that Juliette sometimes wondered if she had dreamed it all.

It had to be a dream, with that sweet voice in her ear and healing hands on her body. Juliette flushed a dark pink, her breaths coming in small gasps. She stared at Mahia like she was the only person in the world, like looking at her face was like cool water in her mouth on the driest, hottest of days.

"I love you," she whispered, reaching to cup Mahia's face in her hands. Strawberry lipgloss smudged from her lips to Mahia's as she kissed her, moans muffled in the fray. Juliette pressed her forehead to Mahia's and grinned, her words breathless.

"Sun in my sky, stars in my night, you are the most stunning thing I will ever see."

#rubiesintherough #(mahia) #//nsfw #gaaaaay

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@rubiesintherough

❛ we’ll have to put some ice on those bruises, darling . ❜ ( aedus )

n s f w themes ahead

Juliette made a soft noise of acknowledgement as she lay on the bed, wrapped in bliss and a soft blanket. Her body ached from head to toe, ginger curls tousled in every direction and her lipstick smudged all over her lips.

She turned to her side, the blanket riding up a little to showcase some of the bruising, the main event being the handprints on her ass. Julie pulled the blanket up a little more to admire the marks in the mirror that was mounted on the wall opposite her bed, grinning a little.

Ice was definitely going to be needed, though, particularly for the more visible marks on the base of her neck. Juliette let out a hoarse giggle.

"A phoenix who bites like a vampire," she teased gently. Endorphins still rushed through her body, giving her both a glow and a playfulness that was masking the exhaustion. Juliette covered herself again, tucking herself into a little cocoon on the bed as she sipped at a bottle of water.

"How are you feeling?"

#rubiesintherough #(aedus)

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𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙎  &  𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏 𝙎𝙆𝙄𝙉   ,   𝙽𝚂𝙵𝚆 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂 𝚃𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝙳𝙾𝙽'𝚃 𝚂𝙾𝚄𝙽𝙳 𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙶𝚈 . (  a collection of not safe for work prompts with a focus on realistic writing rather than highly scripted adult film writing . also consent , because consent is sexy and we don’t see enough of it in sentence starter memes . all prompts are gender neutral .  )

❛  can i touch you there , [ name ] ?  ❜ ❛  fuck , i can’t get enough of you .  ❜ ❛  you look so pretty like this , [ name ] .  ❜ ❛  are you sure ? we can stop if you want .  ❜ ❛  i’ll be gentle , don’t worry .  ❜ ❛  please be gentle with me .  ❜ ❛  god , you don’t know how long i’ve been waiting for you , [ name ] .  ❜ ❛  pull my hair , please .  ❜ ❛  do you like it when i do this ?  ❜ ❛  i want you . body and soul . i want it all .  ❜ ❛  can we do it this way ? i want to be able to see your face .  ❜ ❛  careful , love . i don’t want to hurt you . ❜ ❛  tonight is all about you , [ name ] . let me take care of you .  ❜ ❛  look at you … all flushed and wanting , just for me .  ❜ ❛  can we try something new in the bedroom today ?  ❜ ❛  i love you . i love you , [ name ] .  ❜ ❛  take me , please . i want you .  ❜ ❛  we’ll have to put some ice on those bruises / bite marks later , love .  ❜ ❛  do you want to be on top tonight ?  ❜ ❛  can we try switching roles / positions / dynamics tonight ?  ❜ ❛  fuck , [ name ] , you feel so good .  ❜ ❛  here , in our bed , you need only be yourself . i will love you regardless .  ❜ ❛  you are my blessing , [ name ] . let me worship you tonight .  ❜ ❛  i’ve been thinking about this all night .  ❜ ❛  you don’t need to cover yourself here , love . you’re perfect to me .  ❜ ❛  don’t hold back - i want to hear you .  ❜ ❛  tell me what you like , [ name ] . i want to please you .  ❜ ❛  is desk sex off the table ? … pun fully intended , by the way .  ❜ ❛  don’t laugh ! so what , my voice cracked , but at least i was trying to talk dirty !  ❜ ❛  i wish we could stay here forever , and i could feel you in my arms for the rest of our days .  ❜ ❛  i love you . ❜ ❛  no matter what you think of yourself , i will always think you are worth loving .  ❜

#m #// nsfw

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@rubiesintherough

∗ o5﹕ sender  comforts  receiver  in  the  aftermath  of  a  nightmare . ( Aedus )

Reality felt like a shock of ice water through her veins, sending her reeling and squirming. She writhed against his arms like they were dragging her underwater, bent on drowning her with each passing second.

His voice cut through the terror, his skin warm on hers. His words weren't quite clear but she didn't need to know the words to know the person: Aedus. Juliette took in a sharp breath, turning until her face was buried against the warmth of his chest. Her breaths were rapid and harsh, her hands desperately grabbing onto his shirt and pulling him as close as she could.

It wasn't until she felt the dampness of her own tears did she realize she had been crying. The world was too big, too cruel, and too loud, even in the darkness of a winter evening. She held tight to him, trying to remember how to breathe.

When she pulled back, her face was stained with her tears, her eyes wide and wet and her cheeks blotched red. Juliette bit her lip, her hands trembling terribly as she signed.

"I am sorry. Sorry, sorry," she wished she could find the right words. Juliette closed her eyes, and more tears slid down her face.

"I...was there again."

#rubiesintherough #(aedus)

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There was a pause as she just stared at the sleeves of her sweater like an answer was woven into the fabric. There was nothing. All she saw was an expensive garment of clothing in pastel hues and her own shaking hands peering out from under them.

She closed her eyes for a moment. No answers came there, either.

"Until I don't need my family to be safe anymore. Until...until I know I can walk out of my apartment and not be on constant alert. Half of the luxuries of my life come from knowing I'm...marginally safe."

His jaw twitched, knowing as much as he wanted to play hero right now, everything could blow back in his face. Not for him. He didn't give two fucks about how difficult she'd make his life. His had been difficult since birth. But hers...unless Juliette was willing to walk away from the life she knew, her mother would be free to take it out on her the minute he stepped away, "Manage. How long though, Jules? Cause managing ain't livin. And you just as much as anyone deserve to do some livin,"

#(silas) #t: say something #fillyoursoulxx

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Juliette hesitated, absently fussing with the edge of her sleeve. There were indications of things that would only send Silas flying off the handle if he saw them under those sleeves. He didn't deserve that stress.

"Silas, she will only make your life difficult. I can...manage."

"Fuck that though," Still soft, but with a little extra bite. Cause he knew she was right. It'd been that way for ages and it would stay that way. "Doesn't mean you have to excuse it. I don't. Fact, say the word and I'll say somethin..."

#fillyoursoulxx #(silas) #t: say something

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Juliette was still for a moment, staring at her hands. The answers weren’t there. She blinked a few times, pain dancing across her features.

“There’s not a lot to say. My mother is horrible, and she will continue to be horrible, and everyone will excuse it, because she’s white and rich.”

short starter for @tinymute ft silas

"do you want to talk about it?" he kept his voice low, knowing that if she said no, that meant no. he wouldn't press. he had no right to, even though concern was etched in his features.

#(silas) #fillyoursoulxx

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Had a meltdown of epic proportions today so I had to call off work. I’m having a time. So if ya’ll wanna send me inbox stuff, the tag is here.

You can like this post and I’ll send you stuff, too, if you want.

#ooc #if you recognize this post it's bc I posted it on October and Corvus' blog too #meme call

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@rubiesintherough​ asked:  

  “You have a fever. I’m running you a bath.” ( aedus )

The world kept whirling around and around. It didn’t care for the way her heart raced, or how her head spun. The universe was moving too fast for her, and it couldn’t hear her protests against it. These protests were little whimpers as Aedus gently touched her cheek. 

His hand didn’t feel warm, for the first time. Juliette squinted, idly murmuring to herself as the little plastic thermometer was pulled from her mouth. When had that gotten there?

She was met with a concerned stare and the distant sound of running water. Juliette shook her head at him, grabbing his hand and nuzzling her face against it.  She took her free hand and pressed it against his, curling that hand into one simple word. 

“No.”

Julie had a stubborn streak, particularly when not doing well. She made a small whining noise at the back of her throat.

#rubiesintherough #(aedus)

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For the Sick

For those muses who might not be feeling their best. Companion piece to For The Hungry!

For the Worried

"I'm okay, yeah, don't worry."

"It's just a bit of a cold."

"I've got the sniffles."

"a-choo!"

"Do I really look that bad..?"

"I feel okay. I think."

"I'm gonna be sick."

"I feel dizzy."

"My legs feel all... weird..."

"Why are you here?"

"I'm not hungry.. I don't wanna eat."

"Whoo. Give me a minute?"

"You don't need to take care of me."

"Thanks for being here."

"I just want to lay down."

For the Sick

"Lay down, would ya?"

"You need to rest."

"I can get you some soup."

"You're really warm."

"You're burning up."

"You need water."

"Stop fighting me, I'm trying to help."

"You have a fever. I'm running you a bath."

"Hey, okay, I got you, lean on me."

"It's just me! It's just me!"

"I want to take care of you."

"You're allowed to let me help, y'know."

"You're not going to work tomorrow."

"Rest. That's not a choice."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

#ᶦ ᶜᵃᶰ ʰᵉᵃʳ ʸᵒᵘ ʲᵘˢᵗ ᶠᶦᶰᵉ (INBOX MEMES) #m

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@rubiesintherough​ asked:

❛ i know you. how else do you think i found you so easily? ❜ ( bren )

Of course he did. 

She was convinced that there had never been and never would be anyone who knew he as well as Bren did. If one were to ask him how many times she laughed in a day, he could tell them with certainty. She was sure he would be able to find her blind by the sound of her breathing, if he needed to, she was sure he could write a letter for her and none would be the wiser.

Of course he found her.

She was standing at the edge of the water, watching as the waves crashed at her feet. A storm was rolling in, the air chilled and the wind gently pushing her hair away from her face. Juliette could feel the salty air rushing against the tears that rolled down her face as she just stared across the horizon, unable to look him in the face.

“Why would you bother?”

Her voice cracked, the pain etching itself into each word. She trembled, gritting her teeth as a sob clutched her by the throat.

“All I do is cause problems.”

#rubiesintherough #(bren) #(royal au)

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Send me   ‘ wait ‘   for my muse’s reaction to yours grabbing their arm to keep them from leaving

#ᶦ ᶜᵃᶰ ʰᵉᵃʳ ʸᵒᵘ ʲᵘˢᵗ ᶠᶦᶰᵉ (INBOX MEMES) #m

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&. 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

(  you  know  that  dynamic  of  the  emotionally  closed  off  one  &  the  kind  one  they  have  a  soft  spot  for?  yeah,  that’s  the  vibe.  )

said from the lone wolf.

❛ you think you know me, but the truth is, you don’t. ❜

❛ going home isn’t an option anymore. ❜

❛ i’m fine. there’s nothing for you to worry about. ❜ 

❛ do you wish i was different? ❜ 

❛ i just, i don’t want anything bad to happen to you. ❜ 

❛ you deserve better than what you’ve got. ❜

❛ i guess we both lost something we were fond of. ❜ 

❛ i’m not leaving you out here alone. ❜ 

❛ you don’t have to keep me company, i’m fine by myself. ❜ 

❛ coming here to see you is the only place i could go. ❜

❛ i’m afraid of losing you, okay? ❜ 

❛ i know you probably hate me right now, and i get it. ❜

❛ what is with your weird fascination with me? ❜ 

❛ yeah, you keep on telling yourself that bullshit. ❜ 

❛ i didn’t mean to hurt your feelings, i just have a lot on my plate. ❜ 

❛ you’re lucky you got away with only a scratch. ❜ 

❛ if i could be a different person, i promise you, i would be. ❜

❛ people like us don’t get to decide when we’re done. ❜

❛ i’ve never had anything good happen to me when i trusted others. ❜

❛ you won’t survive out there. they tear all good things apart. ❜

❛ i don’t know what’s the truth or what’s a lie anymore. ❜ 

❛ you got guts, i’ll give you that. ❜ 

❛ the more you know, the shorter your life will be. ❜ 

❛ for the first time in years, i felt something that i thought had been lost to me. ❜ 

❛ what you think you’re going through is nothing to what i have been through. ❜ 

said from the soft spot. 

❛ you’re not as bad as everyone says you are. ❜

❛ how is it that you’re never scared? ❜

❛ you think i’m weak because i’m not like you. ❜

❛ you wanted to be left alone, right? ❜ 

❛ how do you make the pain go away? ❜

❛ you shouldn’t smoke, you know. ❜

❛ destroy what is destroying you. ❜

❛ i hope you find the peace you’re searching for. ❜

❛ you know my door is always open to you. ❜

❛ i look at you and my heart breaks because all i see is loneliness. ❜

❛ you’re avoiding the subject and you know it. what are you hiding from me? ❜ 

❛ you’re not at war anymore, you can come home. ❜

❛ it feels like you’ve been avoiding me. ❜

❛ what are you so afraid of? ❜

❛ you shouldn’t be out here by yourself. ❜ 

❛ why do you care? you could have just walked away. ❜ 

❛ i know you. how else do you think i found you so easily? ❜

❛ if it was the other way around, would you have come back for me? ❜ 

❛ i just thought you’d like some company. ❜ 

❛ are you jealous? want me all to yourself, do you? ❜

❛ i knew you had a heart. ❜ 

❛ can you look at me? please? ❜

❛ i don’t think i’ve ever seen you smile. ❜

❛ if you won’t take care of yourself, then who will? ❜

❛ you have something beautiful inside of you. it’s hard for some people to tell, but it’s there. ❜

#ᶦ ᶜᵃᶰ ʰᵉᵃʳ ʸᵒᵘ ʲᵘˢᵗ ᶠᶦᶰᵉ (INBOX MEMES) #m

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@rubiesintherough​ asked: 

“ of course i came. you called me. what’s wrong? “ ( aedus )

She was a mess, a tangle of red hair and pale limbs as she sat on the floor, curled into herself. Her phone lay on the floor a foot or so away from her, a barrage of missed calls and messages causing it to light up and vibrate every so often. Her hair was matted to her face with tears, her hands shaking and her breaths coming in desperate gasps.

It took her a few moments to find the words, and when she used them, they caused her to break all over again.

“My dad.”

A pause. The beat told him everything, but she had to tell him directly. Saying it would make it real, even if it ripped her apart from the inside out.

“My father died in a car crash on the way home from work.”

It shattered her. She crumpled again, letting out the sort of heart wrenching scream that was saved for hospital rooms and moments alone after a life-changing phone call.

#death cw #rubiesintherough #(aedus)