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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐ด๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ๐บ ๐ข๐ฏ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ด ๐ซ๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ข ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ'๐ต ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฎ, ๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ ๐ธ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ ๐ธ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต
โผ๏ธ๐๐๐: ๐๐๐โ๐๐ป๐ผ, โ๐ธ๐๐ ๐ธ๐น๐๐๐ผ/โ@PE, ๐๐ธโ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐ผ๐โ๐พ ๐๐ธ๐ป โ ๐โ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฝ ๐๐โ๐ผโ ๐โ๐โ๐พ๐๐โผ๏ธ
-Mary will kill anyone you want, some guy pissed you off at school? Dead. Did a cheerleader bully you? Dead and kicked off the team -yes Mary is a cheer captain, but he would NEVER be a bitch to you, he loves you too much to do that -Mary attempted to โ ๏ธ back when she first came to Hawkins, your the one keeping him from doing it again -he is going through INTENSE depression, so please comfort them, they'll be so happy :) -they're big on cuddles, they have always had trouble sleeping, so when they cuddle with someone, they sleep a lot better -he was really close to Billy and knew a lot about him, he still misses him :( -PLEASE ASK HIM TO GIVE YOU A PERSONAL GUITAR CONCERT HE LOVES ITโคโคโค -he finds a lot of comfort in just being close to someone, like he could just sit down with someone, not talking, just ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฐ๐จ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ
๐ฎ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐ช๐ ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ :) ๐ ๐๐๐ช ๐๐๐ฅ ๐โ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ช ๐ฅ๐๐๐ช'๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐จ ๐จ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฎ
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐! ๐๐๐๐๐๐ -- โกโก๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐?โกโก
๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ญ๐บ ๐ค๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ต 4๐ข๐ฎ ๐บ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฅ๐ข๐บ'๐ด ๐ด๐ฐ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ต ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ช๐ต. โผ๏ธ๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ + ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐โผ๏ธ๐
๐๐ต ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ญ๐บ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ, ๐ข ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ฏ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ฐ๐ง ๐จ๐ฆ๐ต๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ, ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ, ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ช๐ณ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด๐ช๐ฃ๐ญ๐ฆ. ๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ณ๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐จ. "๐๐จ๐ฉ... ๐๐ธ ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ณ๐ต๐ด... " ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ด๐ข๐ช๐ฅ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ญ๐บ, ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ข ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ข๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ต๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐บ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ญ, "๐ด๐ฐ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ'๐ด ๐ง๐ช๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ ๐ข๐ธ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ? ๐๐ข๐ท๐ฆ ๐ข ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฅ ๐ด๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฑ? " ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐ด๐ข๐ช๐ฅ, ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด ๐ค๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐บ. "๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ข๐ต ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ... ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ข ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ถ๐จ๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ญ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ญ, ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ถ๐ด ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ด๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ค๐ณ๐ถ๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ค๐ถ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ด ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต.. " ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ'๐ด ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ญ๐ญ๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ต, ๐ฉ๐ฆ'๐ด ๐ด๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ธ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐ด ๐ฉ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ต ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ช๐ณ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด๐ช๐ฃ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ข๐ด, ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ถ๐ณ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ท๐ฆ. "๐๐ฉ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ, ๐'๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ธ๐ข๐บ๐บ๐บ๐บ ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ด๐ฆ ๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ต ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ด๐บ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด" ๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ข๐บ๐ด. "๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ช๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ๐บ๐ด ๐ค๐ช๐จ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ๐ต๐ต๐ฆ ๐ข๐ด๐ฉ ๐ง๐ช๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ถ๐ฎ-" "๐ฉ๐ฎ?" " ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ". ๐๐ข๐ด๐ต ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ๐ธ๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ ๐ข ๐ง๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ข. ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐ช๐ด ๐ข๐ญ๐ธ๐ข๐บ๐ด ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ด ๐ข๐ญ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ญ, ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ข. " ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ, ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐บ/๐ฏ. ๐๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ-" ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ "๐ธ๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ฅ๐ฐ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ธ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ? " "๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ด? ๐๐ฐ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ... " ๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง๐ง, "๐ฅ๐ฐ ๐ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ? " ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฅ. "๐๐ฐ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฆ?... " ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ข๐ช๐ฅ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ข ๐ด๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ด๐ข๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ช๐ณ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ. "๐๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐ ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ ๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ.... ๐๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ต" ๐ ๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฎ. ๐๐ช๐ญ๐ญ๐บ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ธ๐ข๐บ๐ด ๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฅ, ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฏ๐ช๐ค๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ต. ๐๐ข๐ณ๐บ ๐ด๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฅ, "๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ.. " " ๐ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฐ ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ต. "
๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต'๐ด ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐'๐ฎ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ข ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด! ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ญ๐ช๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ด๐ต ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ค! ๐ฎ๐ฎ
THE IDIOT IN A COSTUME HAS COME TO AN ANSWER
Remember when I said I might be making a stranger Things rewrite with my stranger Things oc? Well I'm making it a thing! The prologue should be posted in a little bit on my wattpad!
quick note:I've decided to skip season 1 all together and just let part of it be the prologue Link to my wattpad! :
Fic Excerpt - The Bloody Puppet
Read full fic on AO3 (here)
He doesn't remember when everything begins to blur together. The scarlet moon hangs above in all its radiance, lighting up everything it's light touches in a red hue. It's bright, both from the headache it induces and the crimson seeping into his clothes that it lights up and enhances the color. It is bright in contrast to his fair skin that it stains as well. The blood of a vampire ignites in bright valor and color underneath the bright red moon. The crimson seeps into everything it touches; clothing and skin, stained in the ichor that touches his face and slips into the curves of his neck. Eyelashes flutter as do his closed eyelids as the world is drowned out. "-oรฉ." The sound rings in his ears like a chorus. It is a twisted melody that he tries to grasp. It's familiar in a way he can't discern. "Noรฉ!" The yell of his name has his eyelids fluttering open. Recognition comes to Noรฉ suddenly as his mind begins to run again. With vision blurred and mind foggy, he stares openly at brilliant blue that comes into view. That's right. Memories come back to him suddenly, crashing into him in violent waves as he recalls how he came to be in this predicament.
Cruelly Limited World
Pairing: Akutagawa Ryuunosuke/Nakajima Atsushi Words: 1,016 Chapters: 1/1
Summary: He didn't get what he wanted, as Atsushi looked over at him softly. "Why are you telling me this?" he asked quietly, desperately. His voice threatened to break more with each syllable. Akutagawa sighed. He'd rather not explain himself, but maybe Atsushi deserved at least that. "You've stolen into my affections," Akutagawa said softly, like it was supposed to explain. "What?" Atsushi asked, quirking an eyebrow. "I'm saying I'm fond of you." โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ Akutagawa tries desperately to make Atsushi stop loving him, knowing his lung disease will be his end one day.
They Were Never You
Summary: Spencer finds family and maybe more while at university.
Pairing: Spencer Reid x fem!reader
Category: fluff, light angst
Warnings/Includes: Spencer and reader are 12-18 in this, teenage angst, teenage hormones, absent parents, Spencer's mom, arguing, bad relationships, reader is a cheerleader, use of Y/N, reader only has a mom
Word count: 5.4k
a/n: spencer baby i want you to be happy you don't need any more sadness in your storyline !!
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Starting college at the tender age of 12 was undeniably daunting for Spencer Reid. The vast campus, the mature students, and the intense coursework all contributed to a whirlwind of emotions that he had to navigate. Fortunately, he found some solace in knowing that his assigned advisor was not only understanding but also one of the leading professors in his field. It was a slight disappointment, though, that he wouldnโt attend her lectures until he reached his upper-division courses.ย
One afternoon, Spencer had a scheduled meeting with his advisor, Jan, late in the day. He nervously approached her office, his small frame barely reaching the little window as he knocked softly.
โHi, Spencer! Please come in and sit down,โ Jan greeted warmly, her smile putting him at ease.ย
โHello,โ he replied quietly, his eyes flickering over to a girl sitting in the corner of the room.
โIโm sorry, this is my daughter, Y/N. She hangs out with me after school gets out. I hope you donโt mind that she sits in on our meeting,โ Jan explained, noticing Spencerโs curiosity.
โNoโuh, no, thatโs fine,โ Spencer stammered, taking a seat opposite Jan.
A few minutes into their meeting, Janโs phone buzzed insistently. She glanced at the caller ID and sighed. โIโm terribly sorry, Spencer, but I have to take this call. Itโs quite important. Iโll be back shortly,โ she apologized, stepping out of the room.
Left alone, Spencer fidgeted with his hands, feeling the awkward silence stretch. You, always the social one, saw an opportunity to break the ice.
โSo, Spencer, how old are you?โ you asked, your curiosity piqued by the boy who seemed out of place among the usual college crowd.
โ12,โ he replied, barely meeting your gaze.
โMe too! How come youโre in college?โ you continued, genuinely interested.
โIโm really smart,โ Spencer said simply, his voice tinged with pride and modesty.
โHmm, okayโฆ whatโs 10395 divided by 15?โ you asked, testing him with random numbers that popped into your head.
โ693,โ he answered without hesitation.
Your eyes widened in surprise. โI donโt even know if thatโs right, but I totally believe you,โ you said, your tone filled with genuine awe.
Spencer giggled shyly at your response, the stuffy air in the room easing slightly. For the first time since he started college, he felt a bit of normalcy, sharing a simple, innocent moment with someone his own age.
โ
Spencer found himself looking forward to the times he could schedule late appointments with Jan, his advisor. It wasn't for any particular reason, of course. He definitely needed to see her later in the day to fit into his very busy schedule, and it was absolutely necessary for him to meet with her multiple times per term.ย
As the months went by, these late afternoon meetings became a regular occurrence. Spencer would knock on Jan's office door, a little less nervous each time, and he always found you there, sitting in the corner, waiting for your mom to finish work.ย
One particular afternoon, Spencer arrived for another scheduled meeting. He knocked and entered the office, greeted by Jan's familiar, warm smile.
โHi, Spencer! Come on in. Howโs your day going?โ she asked, motioning for him to take a seat.
โHello, Dr. Jan. Itโs been good, thank you,โ Spencer replied, glancing over at you in the corner.
As the meeting progressed, Spencer couldn't help but steal glances in your direction. You would often be engrossed in a book or working on some homework, but you always looked up and gave him a friendly smile whenever you caught him looking.
After discussing his coursework and upcoming projects, Jan excused herself once again. She apologized as she stepped out, leaving you and Spencer alone in the office.
โSo, Spencer, what are you learning about today?โ you asked, your eyes sparkling with curiosity.
โQuantum mechanics,โ Spencer replied, his voice gaining a bit of excitement. โItโs really fascinating.โ
โWow, that sounds complicated. Can you explain it to me?โ you asked, leaning forward with genuine interest.
Spencerโs eyes lit up. โWell, itโs about understanding the behavior of particles at the smallest scales. Itโs likeโฆ imagine if you could see the tiniest building blocks of everything around us and how they move and interact with each other.โ
You nodded, trying to grasp the concept. โThat sounds really cool. Do you think I could understand it if I tried to learn?โ
โOf course!โ Spencer exclaimed, his enthusiasm growing. โYouโre smart, Y/N. You can understand anything if you put your mind to it.โ
You beamed at his encouragement. โThanks, Spencer. Maybe one day you can teach me more about it.โ
โIโd like that,โ he said, feeling a warmth in his chest that he couldnโt quite explain.
When Jan returned, she found the two of you deep in conversation, a smile playing on her lips as she observed the budding friendship. Spencer left the office that day with a lighter heart, looking forward to the next late afternoon appointment, not just for the academic guidance, but for the chance to see you again.
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As summer approached, Spencer found himself facing an unexpected dilemma. He had always assumed he would return home when college was out, but a recent revelation about his motherโs living situation in a care facility left him with nowhere to go. The thought of spending the summer alone and without a place to stay weighed heavily on his mind.ย
During one of his scheduled meetings with Jan, a meeting he had purposely chosen when he knew you wouldnโt be there, Spencer decided to bring up the issue. He entered the office, his usual composed demeanor slightly marred by worry.
โHello, Spencer,โ Jan greeted him warmly as usual. โWhatโs on your mind today?โ
โHi, Dr. Jan,โ he began hesitantly, his fingers nervously tapping on the armrest of his chair. โI, um, have a problem. I donโt have anywhere to go for the summer.โ
Janโs expression softened with concern. โWhat do you mean, Spencer?โ
โMy mom... sheโs living in a care facility, and thereโs no other family I can stay with,โ Spencer explained, his voice barely above a whisper. โI donโt know what to do.โ
Janโs heart broke for the young boy sitting before her. Despite his remarkable intelligence and maturity, he was still just a child in need of care and support. She thought for a moment, weighing her options, and then made a decision.
โSpencer,โ she said gently, leaning forward. โI canโt bear the thought of you being alone this summer. Would you consider staying with Y/N and me? We have plenty of room, and Iโd love for you to spend the summer with us.โ
Spencerโs eyes widened in surprise. โI donโt want to be a burden, Dr. Jan.โ
โYou wouldnโt be a burden at all,โ Jan assured him with a kind smile. โIn fact, I think Y/N would be thrilled to have you around. You two get along so well, and it would be nice for you to have some company your age.โ
Spencer felt a wave of relief wash over him. The idea of spending the summer with you and Jan, rather than facing the unknown alone, was a comforting one. โThank you, Dr. Jan. I really appreciate it.โ
โItโs settled then,โ Jan said, her smile widening. โWeโll make sure you have a wonderful summer, Spencer. Iโll take care of all the arrangements. You just focus on finishing your term.โ
As Spencer left the office that day, a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. He felt a sense of belonging and gratitude that he hadnโt experienced in a long time. The prospect of spending the summer with you and Jan filled him with an unexpected sense of excitement and hope.
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Spencer Reidโs summer with you and your mother, Jan, was transformative. The days started with shared breakfasts, where laughter and stories flowed freely. Spencer, ever the scholar, enjoyed the frequent library visits. You would tag along, your nose often buried in a novel, while Spencer delved into more complex topics. These trips were not just about books but about bonding over shared interests and knowledge.
Afternoons often saw the three of you venturing outdoors. Whether it was picnics in the park, hiking up hills, or friendly competitions in various activities, the time spent in nature fostered a sense of friendship and fun.
Evenings were reserved for deep conversations. Whether it was discussing a book, sharing personal stories, or stargazing in the backyard, these moments brought you and Spencer closer together. Spencer often found himself opening up about his past and his fears, finding comfort in the understanding and support from you.
Cooking together became another highlight of the summer. Jan would teach you and Spencer her favorite recipes, turning the kitchen into a hub of activity and laughter. You and Spencer would often compete to see who could make the best dish, with Jan serving as the delighted judge.
Through late-night talks, you and Spencer grew particularly close. You introduced him to music, movies, and other pop culture he had missed out on, while he helped you with your schoolwork, making complex subjects more approachable and even fun.
As the summer ended, Spencer left with a lighter heart, feeling a sense of belonging and gratitude. The bond you all had formed carried through the next year. Despite his busy college schedule, Spencer made time to help you with your schoolwork, exchanging notes, emails, and occasional visits to keep your friendship strong.
When the next summer arrived, Spencer once again stayed with you and Jan. The days were much the same, filled with learning, adventures, and deep conversations. This time, there was an added focus on preparing you for high school.
Spencer tutored you in advanced subjects, making sure you felt confident and ready for the challenges ahead. Jan and Spencer both helped you develop important life skills, from time management to effective study habits. Spencer also provided emotional support, sharing his own experiences and reassuring you about the transition to high school.
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"It's so nice that you get to live in a dorm," you complained to Spencer, lying back on your bed and staring at the ceiling.
"Huh? Why?" Spencer asked, looking up from the book he was reading.
"Because you get to be alone. I would kill to constantly be alone," you replied, tone drenched in teenage angst.
"It, um, it's not that great," Spencer said, glancing at you.
"But like, you don't have someone constantly sticking their nose in your business and making you do chores and homework," you continued, a hint of frustration in your voice.
"It's nice your mom cares about you so much," Spencer replied softly.
"Oh, Spence, I'm sorry. IโI didn't mean to be inconsiderate," you said, sitting up and looking at him with genuine remorse.
"No, it's okay. I just don't really like being alone," Spencer admitted, his eyes meeting yours.
"You have me?" you said, a small smile forming on your lips.
"I know," Spencer smiled back at you, feeling a warmth in his chest.
The two of you were hanging out in your bedroom, no longer having to stay with your mom after school now that you were the ripe age of 15 years old. You and Spencer spent a lot of time together, having become best friends over the years. Little did you know, Spencer had developed a huge crush on you.
"Did I tell you that Taylor asked me to prom?" you suddenly announced, breaking the comfortable silence.
"Prom? You're a freshman. Who's Taylor?" Spencer asked, feeling a pang of something unfamiliar in his chest.
"They're a junior on the football team. They're really popular," you said, your excitement evident.
"Oh," Spencer muttered, trying to hide his disappointment.
"I thought you'd be excited for meโฆ this is huge!" you exclaimed, leaning closer to him.
Spencer forced a smile, swallowing the lump in his throat. "Yeah, it's, um, great. I'm happy for you."
"Thanks, Spence," you said, your smile brightening as you reached over to give his arm a reassuring squeeze.ย
Spencer's heart ached with unspoken feelings, but he didnโt feel happy for you, his best friend, but heโs become pretty good at hiding his emotions. As you continued to talk about prom and your plans, Spencer listened intently, offering his support and trying his best to mask the growing crush he harbored for you.
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Spencer sat in the backseat, nervously clutching the seatbelt as you practiced driving with your mom in the passenger seat.
"Okay, ease into the gas," your mom instructed calmly.
"Got it," you replied, trying to focus on the road ahead.
Spencer couldn't help but chime in, "You're doing great, Y/N."
"Thanks, Spence," you said, glancing at him in the rearview mirror with a smile.
"Remember to check your mirrors before changing lanes," your mom added, her tone patient.
You nodded, following her advice. "How do you stay so calm back there, Spencer?"
"I'm used to being in high-stress situations," he said with a small chuckle. "This is nothing compared to some of my classes."
You laughed, the tension easing slightly. "Glad to know my driving isn't as terrifying as quantum mechanics."
Spencer smiled, "Not even close."
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โY/N? Whatโs wrong?โ Spencer asked, concern evident in his voice as he saw you crying on your bed.
โTaylordumpedme!โ you sobbed, the words tumbling out in a rush.
โWhat? I canโt understand what youโre saying. Take a deep breath,โ Spencer urged gently, trying to calm you down.
You took a shaky breath and repeated, โTaylor dumped me.โ
โOh, Iโm so sorry,โ Spencer said, his heart aching for you.
โNow I canโt go to prom! This is so humiliating! Everyone knows! I told the entire cheer team I was going, now practice is going to be so awkward,โ you wailed, burying your face in your hands.
Spencer moved closer, hesitating for a moment before putting a comforting hand on your shoulder. โHey, itโs going to be okay. You donโt need Taylor to go to prom. You can still go when youโre a junior.โ
You looked up at him, eyes red and puffy. โBut thatโs so far away, and it wonโt be the same. I was so excited, and now itโs all ruined.โ
โIโm sure youโll get another date,โ Spencer said gently, trying to reassure you.
โSpencer! They were my soulmate!โ you cried out, fresh tears streaming down your face.
Spencerโs heart ached seeing you so upset. โI know it feels that way now, but youโre amazing, Y/N. If they didnโt see that, then they werenโt worth your time.โ
โYou donโt understand,โ you sniffled. โEveryone was looking forward to seeing us together. I was looking forward to it.โ
Spencer took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. โYouโre right, I might not fully understand how you feel, but I do know that youโre stronger than you think. And Iโll be right here with you, no matter what.โ
You sighed, wiping your tears. โThanks, Spencer. You always know what to say.โ
He gave you a small, supportive smile. โThatโs what friends are for.โ
โI love you, Spence,โ you said, wrapping your arms around him in a tight hug.
โIโI love you too,โ Spencer replied, his voice a bit shaky. More than you know, he thought silently, his heart pounding in his chest.
As you clung to him, finding comfort in his presence, Spencer closed his eyes, savoring the moment despite the circumstances. He wished he could tell you everything, how his feelings for you had grown far beyond friendship. But for now, he held you close, hoping his embrace could convey the depth of his affection.
You pulled back slightly, looking up at him with a soft smile. โThank you for being here for me. I donโt know what Iโd do without you.โ
Spencer brushed a tear from your cheek, his touch gentle. โYou donโt have to worry about that. Iโm not going anywhere.โ
You leaned your head on his shoulder, feeling a bit of the weight lift from your heart. With Spencer by your side, you knew you could face anything, even a heartbreak as painful as this one.
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Spencer got his license before you, which meant he became your unofficial chauffeur using the car your mom saved for you. Whether it was taking you to the movies, dinner, the mall, salon appointments, or wherever else you needed to go, Spencer was always there, ready to help. He was basically your boyfriend in every way that mattered, and yet, you were still dating a string of different people.
Being an objectively attractive, nice, and smart cheerleader, you had no shortage of admirers. People were practically banging down your door to date you. Whenever one person would dump you, Spencer was always there to comfort you. Youโd lean on him, cry on his shoulder, and heโd offer kind words and hugs. And then, just days later, youโd have a new partner, and the cycle would begin again.
Spencer watched it all with a mixture of heartache and resignation. He knew you were dealing with your own issues, much like he was. Both of you shared similar experiences with distant or absent fathers, but while Spencerโs response had been to seek stability and comfort in his studies, yours had been to never allow yourself to be single.
One evening, after yet another breakup, Spencer drove you home from the mall. The car was filled with the sound of your quiet sniffles and the hum of the engine. He glanced over at you, his heart aching for you once again.
โYou okay?โ he asked softly, his voice filled with concern.
You shrugged, wiping away a tear. โIโll be fine. I just donโt understand why it keeps happening.โ
Spencer wanted to tell you that you deserved better, that these fleeting relationships werenโt enough for someone as amazing as you. But he held back, afraid of crossing a line. โYou know Iโm here for you, right? Always.โ
You gave him a small, sad smile. โI know, Spence. Youโre the best. I donโt know what Iโd do without you.โ
As he pulled up to your house, you reached over and squeezed his hand. โThanks for everything. Really.โ
Spencer squeezed back, wishing he could do more. โAnytime. You know where to find me.โ
You leaned over and gave him a quick hug before getting out of the car. As you walked up to your front door, Spencer sat there for a moment, watching you. He sighed, knowing that no matter how many people you dated, heโd always be there, waiting in the wings, ready to catch you when you fell.
But deep down, he couldnโt help but hope that one day, youโd see him as more than just a friend. One day, maybe, youโd realize that the person who had always been there for you, who had always loved you, was right in front of you all along. He turned on You Belong With Me and drove back to the dorms. (let's pretend this song had already come out)
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Towards the end of the year, you excitedly announced to Spencer that you were in "a serious relationship this time, Spence." He wanted to believe you, but given your track record of fleeting romances, he couldn't help but harbor some doubts. However, as the relationship lasted a whole month, he began to think maybe this time was different.
Since you turned 16, you no longer needed Spencer to drive you around, but now your new partner, Avery, had taken over that role. Spencer couldn't help but feel replaced. You were always too busy to hang out, spending all your free time with Avery. It left Spencer feeling a pang of loneliness and jealousy he couldn't quite shake.
In June, Jan threw Spencer a graduation party to celebrate him finishing his undergraduate degree. It was a big milestone, and Spencer was looking forward to celebrating with the people he cared about. You showed up with Avery, who you had now been with for two months, and it felt like a punch to the gut for Spencer when you spent the entire party with them.
When you finally introduced Avery to Spencer, he couldn't help but feel a surge of resentment. Avery was polite, but Spencer's responses were curt and distant.
"Avery, this is Spencer. My best friend," you said, smiling brightly.
"Nice to meet you, Spencer. Y/N's told me a lot about you," Avery said, extending a hand.
Spencer didnโt take their hand, just ignored it until Avery awkwardly put it back down. "Nice to meet you too," he said, his tone lacking enthusiasm.
The tension was palpable, and you quickly picked up on it. After Avery walked away to get a drink, you turned to Spencer with a frown. "What's your problem, Spencer?"
Spencer, not Spence. "I don't have a problem," Spencer replied, avoiding your gaze.
"Clearly, you do," you said, crossing your arms. "You've been ignoring me all night, and you were so rude to Avery."
Spencer sighed, trying to keep his emotions in check. "It's just... I feel like you've forgotten about me. You're always with Avery now. We never hang out anymore."
You softened slightly, realizing the impact your new relationship had on Spencer. "Spence, I didn't mean to make you feel that way. Avery's important to me, but so are you."
"It doesn't feel like it," he muttered, looking away.
"That's not fair," you snapped, frustration bubbling up. "You know how much you mean to me, Spencer."
"Do I? Because it sure feels like I've been replaced," he shot back, his voice tinged with bitterness.
You stared at him, hurt and anger mixing in your eyes. "That's not true. I'm sorry if it seems that way, but I care about you both. Can't you just be happy for me?"
Spencer took a deep breath, trying to quell the storm of emotions inside him. "I want to be happy for you, Y/N. I really do. But it's hard when I feel like I'm losing my best friend."
You sighed, your shoulders slumping. "You're not losing me, Spence. I promise. I'll make more time for us. Just... try to get to know Avery. They make me happy."
Spencer nodded reluctantly. "Okay. I'll try."
You gave him a small, hopeful smile. "Thank you."
The party continued, but the argument lingered in the back of both your minds. It was a reminder that even the closest friendships could be tested by change. But you were determined to find a balance, to prove to Spencer that no matter what, he would always be an important part of your life.
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It was Spencer's last night before he would move away to a different state, preparing to settle in during the summer before starting his master's program. You had promised to hang out, making plans for one final evening together. However, as Spencer rode up to your house on his bike and saw Avery's car parked in the driveway, it was clear that you had forgotten.
Feeling an overwhelming surge of emotions, with rage at the forefront of his teenage hormones, Spencer sped off, pedaling furiously down the streets. He couldn't believe you had chosen Avery over him on the one night that mattered most.ย
Back at his packed up door, Spencer's mind raced with thoughts of betrayal and heartbreak. He sat down at his computer, the anger and hurt boiling over into his fingertips as he began to type. Words flowed out, raw and unfiltered, forming an emotional email that laid bare everything he had been holding inside.
Subject: Goodbye
Y/N,
I can't believe you forgot about tonight. Our last night together before I leave, and you chose to be with Avery instead. I don't even know where to start. This hurts more than I can put into words, but I'm going to try.
Iโve been your best friend for years. I've been there through every breakup, every tear, every moment you needed someone. I thought tonight would be different. I thought you would be there for me, just this once, when it really mattered.ย
Seeing Avery's car in your driveway tonight felt like a slap in the face. It's like I've been replaced, and maybe I have. I always tried to be supportive of your relationships, even when it hurt to watch you with someone else. But this time, it's different. This time, it's unbearable.
I've been hiding my feelings for you for so long, afraid that telling you would ruin everything. But now, I feel like I've got nothing left to lose. I love you, Y/N. More than just a friend, more than anything. It's been torture watching you date all these people, knowing that none of them could ever love you like I do.
I don't know what I'm expecting by sending this. Maybe nothing. Maybe just to let you know how much you've hurt me. Maybe to let you know that Iโm leaving with a broken heart. I don't know if we'll ever be the same after this, and maybe that's for the best. But you deserve to know the truth, even if it changes nothing.
Goodbye, Y/N. I hope Avery is worth it.
Spencer
He hit send before he could think twice, the weight of his words hanging heavily in the air. As he lay in bed that night, staring at the ceiling, Spencer wondered if he had just ruined everything or if, somehow, things might finally change for the better. Either way, there was no turning back now.
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You didn't see Spencer's email until the next morning. As your eyes scanned the words, your heart dropped to your stomach. He loved you? Avery had been at your house the previous night to break up with you, not to spend time together. Panic set in as you called Spencer over and over, but he never answered. You hadn't even realized what day it was.
Knowing Spencer's plane didn't leave until the evening, you threw on some shoes over your pajamas and ran out of the house, your hair still messy from sleep. You drove as fast as you could to Spencer's dorm. When you got there, you used the trick Spencer had taught you to sneak past the security-locked doors and ran up the stairs to his floor.
You banged repeatedly on his door, your heart pounding in your chest. Finally, the door opened, and there stood Spencer, looking surprised and confused.
โWhat? Y/N? What are you doing here?โ he asked, his voice tinged with irritation.
โIโm so sorry I forgot about last night,โ you said breathlessly.
โYou saw my email?โ Spencer's face hardened, a mix of vulnerability and anger in his eyes.
โYeah. Iโm so, so sorry, Spencer. Iโm the worst friend in the world. Avery was only over to dump me anyway,โ you explained, tears starting to form in your eyes.
Spencer stared at you, his emotions warring on his face. โSo you only remembered me because Avery dumped you?โ he asked, his voice breaking slightly.
โNo! Itโs not like that, Spencer. I was planning to spend the night with you, but I got caught up in everything and lost track of time. Youโre so important to me,โ you said, stepping closer.
He looked away, his jaw clenched. โIt doesnโt change the fact that I was an afterthought, Y/N. Youโve been so wrapped up in your relationships that youโve forgotten about the one constant in your life.โ
You reached out, touching his arm gently. โYouโre right. I have been a terrible friend. But I donโt want to lose you, Spencer. You mean the world to me. Can we talk? Please?โ
Spencer took a deep breath, his eyes meeting yours. โOkay. Letโs talk,โ he said, stepping aside to let you into his dorm room.
As you entered, you felt a surge of relief and fear. This conversation could change everything, and you hoped with all your heart that it would be for the better.
You stepped into Spencer's dorm room, the door closing behind you with a soft click. The room was filled with packed boxes and the sense of imminent departure. You both sat on the edge of his bed, the air thick with unspoken words.
โSpencer, Iโm really sorry,โ you began, your voice trembling. โIโve been so caught up in my own world that I havenโt been a good friend to you. I never realized how much I was hurting you.โ
Spencer looked at you, his eyes full of pain. โY/N, Iโve always been there for you. Every time you got hurt, every time you needed someone. And I was happy to do it because I love you. But seeing you with all those people, knowing I was just your fallback, it hurt. A lot.โ
You nodded, tears welling up in your eyes. โI know. And Iโm so sorry. I never meant to make you feel like that. I care about you so much, Spencer. Youโre my best friend.โ
โBest friend,โ Spencer repeated, his voice hollow. โThatโs all Iโve ever been to you, isnโt it?โ
You shook your head. โNo, Spencer, youโre more than that. You mean everything to me.โ
Spencerโs expression softened slightly, and he moved closer. โDo you really mean that?โ
You nodded, feeling the weight of your words. โYes, I do.โ
Without warning, Spencer leaned in and kissed you, his lips soft and hesitant against yours. For a moment, you froze, taken aback by the sudden intimacy. Then you pulled back, your heart racing.
โSpencer, Iโโ you started, but he cut you off.
โYou donโt see me like that, do you?โ he asked, his voice cracking. โYou donโt love me the way I love you.โ
โSpencerโฆ that was my first kiss,โ you said softly.
โWhat?โ Spencer's eyes widened in surprise.
โMhm,โ you nodded, a small smile playing on your lips.
โBut youโve had so many partners!โ he exclaimed, trying to make sense of it.
โI never kissed them,โ you admitted, your smile growing.
โWhy?โ Spencer asked, bewildered.
โThey were never you,โ you replied, your eyes locking with his, filled with sincerity and emotion.
Spencer stared at you, his mind racing to comprehend what you had just revealed. "But why me?" he asked, his voice barely a whisper, filled with hope and disbelief.
"Because, Spencer," you began, taking a step closer to him. "No one else ever made me feel the way you do. You were always there for me, always caring, always understanding. I guess I was selfishโฆ and scared to ruin what we had, so I kept my distance in that way. But now I realize how much Iโve hurt you, and missed out on by not telling you sooner."
Spencerโs heart pounded in his chest as he processed your words. "I thought I was just your fallback, the one you turned to when things went wrong with others."
"You were never just a fallback," you insisted, your voice firm. "Youโve always been so much more than that. I was just too afraid to admit it, even to myself."
โSo what do we do now?โ Spencer asked, his eyes filled with uncertainty.
โWell, youโre leavingโฆโ you began, your voice tinged with sadness.
โI know,โ he said, looking down.
โButโฆ we have email, and phones, and we can write letters!โ you said, your tone growing more hopeful.
โYouโd be willing to do long distance, for me?โ Spencer asked, his eyes big and full of love.
โIโd do anything for you, Spencer,โ you replied sincerely, taking his hand in yours.
โIโm so glad Avery dumped you,โ Spencer said, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
โThatโs so rude,โ you laughed, feeling the weight of past hurt lifting, โbut I donโt care. I love you.โ
โI love you too,โ Spencer replied, his eyes shining with emotion.
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Two years later, you graduated high school and Spencer was well into his PhD programs. You had stayed true to your commitment to each other, maintaining a long-distance relationship through countless emails, phone calls, and handwritten letters that kept your bond strong. The distance had only made your connection deeper, and your love grew with each passing day.
When you got a job in the city where Spencer was studying, you moved in together, transforming your shared space into a home filled with warmth, laughter, and countless books. Still in love, still best friends, you navigated the challenges of life together.
Your late-night study sessions turned into heartfelt conversations, your shared meals became cherished moments, and your weekends were filled with adventures and quiet times alike. As you sat together on the couch, wrapped up in each other, you both knew that this was just the beginning of your long life together.
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Within the Haze
Chapter One: Corrupted File: Error
Total chapters: 1/3+
Rating: General audience, PG-13, swearing
Summary:ย A hazy night, fuzzy memories, and deep bruises... Something is amiss. Tyrell Wellick wakes up from a nightmare and has to piece his lost memories together.ย
There's an uninvited guest and a sinking feeling in his gut.
Sample:
There was a rustling of cloth that stirred up the silence of the room. Fingers zipped across a fine material, pulling a heavy cloth towards their body as they withdrew an elaborate material. Thin, elegant finger with a hairline touch pulled out a long cream cord tucked behind a bustle. They firmly wrapped it around its heavy volume and secured it tightly in place, now resting against the thick frame of the bright morning window. Their fingers zipped, tying an expert boy in the morning silence.
The soft chirp of birds filtered into the air.
A Chance Meeting Chapter 3: Chili Dogs And Confliction
Yeah! Chapter three baby! You can read it here, or on AO3 too!
Chapter Summary: A tiny fox genius meets a big blue boi.
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Miles found himself wrapped and cocooned in darkness and warmth.ย
Shiting in whatever he was in, he felt the weight of some kind of blanket over him. It was soft, he liked it. Unfortunately, he soon felt a dull pain in his head as he did so. Raising a hand to his forehead he groaned as he sat up and rubbed his temples. His nose caught a whiff of something strong but full of different kinds of spices. It gently stung, but it was otherwise somewhat pleasant, nothing like anything he smelled before anyway.
Ugh, what happened? What's that smell?
He finally opened his eyes, colors and blobs once blurred becoming clear. He blinked in tired confusion as wherever he was wasn't his burrow. It was some camp. There was a pot held over a campfire with something gently bubbling within. A strong aroma wafted from the small cauldron.
Must've been where the smell was coming from. Whatever it is, doesn't smell half bad.
He turned his head as something red caught his eye. It was the bright red plane he was fixing before the bean caught him, the machine illuminated by the campfire beside him that bathed him in comforting warmth. It was still as lovely as ever. It's a shame he got interrupted. He turned his head as he caught sight of the hedgehog tending to the pot, having not noticed he was awake yet.
He slowly laid back down, preparing to go back to slumber...
Wait...Oh, shi-!
He sat up with a sharp gasp, ignoring the uncomfortable pressure on his poor head. As soon as he did he felt an unwavering sense of dizziness and fatigue wash over him, but that was soon covered with fear as he remembered what had happened. He had been caught by the hedgehog.
He froze with fear as he silently stared at the bigger being in front of him. His breathing began to accelerate. What should he do? He knows he should run, but he knows what the bean is capable of, it'd capture him again in a blink. His heartbeat was all he could hear now. He can't run, but if he stayed who knows what the bean would do. What if it wanted to wait until he woke to kill him, or-or what if it wanted to torture him before it did, or what if it kept him, what if it put him in a cage to become a pet? He didn't want to become a pet, he wanted to go back home and curl up and pretend this never happened. But what could he do now?
Stupid-!ย he cursed himself. If he hadn't decided to help the bean, none of this would've happened, but no! He had to fix it, and look where it got him.
Stupid, stupid-!
"Hey, you're awake!"
He froze as the bean's voice wormed in his ears. He looked back at the hedgehog, who was now staring at him with a small, strangely warm smile. Blue eyes just stared into emerald ones, the owner not uttering a word as he panicked even more. A tense silence fell over them, save for the crackling of the fire, the smoke from the embers listing and fading into the darkening sky as the sun was nearly up, ready for the night to be over soon.ย How long had he been out?!
All Miles felt was undescribable terror, his heartbeat now pounding so hard and fast he felt as if he had a heart attack. It'd be better to have a heart attack thanย thisย . Unfortunately, that wasn't the case as he continued to stare at his spikey captor. The said urchin began to show discomfort and concern on his face. The hedgehog spoke with caution and worry.
"Are...are you ok?"
Miles didn't answer, too scared for his safety to form any words. The hedgehog slightly grimaced at that stupid question, however, the expression went unnoticed by the tiny fox before him, whose shoulders continued to shake in terror. Strangled and choked sounds slipped out of the kit's lips, and he felt his eyes water at how hopeless his situation was.
Tears now fell on the folded sleeping bag he realized he was on. This was it. This is where his life ended. He couldn't run even if he tried, the bean most likely going to recapture him. Miles saw a form of panic form on the urchin's face as they lifted their gloved hands in a placating gesture.
"Hey, it's ok little guy! You're okay!"
Miles watched in growing horror as the bean began to move toward him. They moved off the log they were sitting on, gently walking towards the mini genius. When they were a few feet away, and due to Miles whimpering if he got closer, the hedgehog carefully sat in front of him. They looked like they wanted to move closer, wanted to doย somethingย but seemed to refrain. In place of whatever that was, the being he had to look up at offered a warm smile.
"Uh-so..."
The hedgehog stammered, not knowing what to do or say. His eyes darted for a second before his gloved hand moved to point at his chest, a somewhat confident smile beginning to blossom.ย
"My name's Sonic! Sonic the Hedgehog, what's your name?"
Silence.
"You do have a name, right?"
More silence. This time, however, Miles puffed up his tails in anger as the offense was now present on his face instead of the recent fear. Miles felt demeaned by that stupid question. Of course, he had a name, he just wasn't going to tell a being who would easily crush him out of existence! He felt a new sense of rebellion form inside him, if he was going to die, might as well face it with dignity!
The urchin just raised his hands in another appeasing gesture, chuckling softly in both nervousness and slight amusement. Miles felt his heart drop at how pathetic he must look trying to be brave in front of such a powerful being.
"Sorry, sorry, didn't mean to offend you!" the hedgehog, Sonic smiled and leaned forward slightly, making Miles flinch lightly and step back.
"So, what is your name?"
Miles stayed silent clutching one of his tails and moving his gaze to the ground, his ears flattening. After a deep breath, and ignoring how much he was shaking from realizing how close he was to the bean, he glanced up once more and gave them a harsh glare as best as he could. The mobians ears flattened as he leaned back, guilt present on his face.
"Alright, okay, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to! I mean, I wouldn't either if I was in your situation.", the urchin rubbed his neck out of both guilt and the uncomfortable awkwardness of this conversation.
Another pang went through the child's head, causing them to wince and rub at their temples.
"Oh, your head hurts, huh? I'm not surprised, you hit it pretty hard when you ran into the toolbox. You were out all night, must feel pretty nasty."
Miles tensed both at the mention of the horrible box that got him into this and the fact that he was knocked outย thatย long. He looked around, but there was no sign of the stupid thing.
"Sorry about that by the way it must've fallen out or some flicky messed with it.", another nervous scratch behind the spiky mammal's neck. Miles felt slightly miffed at that comment, how the bean didn't think he was capable, but he could understand from his perspective. He couldn't think he could lift it out either until he had muscle sprains and wheezing lungs.ย
But he said nothing. The less he said the better.
Silence fell over the pair once more, only to be interrupted by Miles's empty stomach. He quickly covered it and turned away from the hedgehog, who in response to the interruption let out an amused chuckle.
"Hungry?"
Miles felt his cheeks heat up in embarrassment as a reply. He was startled when Sonic suddenly stood, moving over to something by the fire. He watched as the bean moved to the pot, gently stirring the bubbling liquid. His stomach growled more as he caught the scent of the mysterious source. Then a thought entered his mind and his tail tufts puffed up once more out of fear.
Is-is this maniac going to eatย me?!
He's never really heard of a bean eating a borrower, but there's a first time for everything. He began to shake more, tuning out his surroundings. He was snapped out of his thoughts when his ears caught Sonic approaching. He backed up slightly, as the hedgehog kneeled before him once more, two dogs in each hand.
"Ever had a Chili Dog before?", Nine paused in confusion, before shaking his head slowly. Sonic's eyes gleamed, a silly grin taking over his features.
"Oh, then you haven't been living yet! Here, your taste buds will thank me!"
Confusion turned into surprise as the hedgehog then tore off a chunk of the strange hot dog, leaned forward slightly, and placed it near the fox, either not paying mind or noticing how the fox flinched and moved back two steps. The blue blur then licked the chili off his gloved fingers, then began to finish off the rest of the broken-off dog. Miles watched in confusion at what just happened.ย
Thoughts swarmed in his head again. What was this guy playing? Was he sharing food with him, a borrower? No, it had to be a trap. Maybe he wanted him to think he had a choice, maybe he wanted him to lower his guard. When he got comfortable, he wouldn't have a chance. He continued to stare at the being before him who was currently chowing down with clear satisfaction, however, it wasn't even a second before they noticed he wasn't moving to the offer.ย
The hedgehog sighed.
"Jeez little guy, you're acting as if I poisoned it.", Miles looked up at him with a glare, "Look, if I wanted to try something don't you think I would've tried it by now?"
Miles paused. He was right, he didn't kill him right away, he didn't wait for him to wake up to kill him, and just seemed to be concerned over him, which couldn't be possible, and now he was sharing food with him. If he wanted to try anything he would've done it. He looked over at the chunk of chili dog. It was still warm, slightly dripping the strange spicy-smelling stuff all over the makeshift mattress he stood on. He slowly made his way to the dog, keeping a careful eye on the hedgehog, and when he got there, he reached out slowly and sniffed the food carefully, trying to detect any traces of rat poison but he found none. At last, he opened his mouth and carefully bit into the offered morsel, eyes widening and his tails sticking on end as the flavor exploded in his mouth.
Before he knew it, his tiny paws were ripping off chunk after chunk and stuffing it into his mouth, savoring the delectable treat, a gentle purr of enjoyment erupted from him. The chili got all over his fur, but he paid no mind as he used his tails to scoop the excess sauce, licking his paws and tails. After a couple of minutes, the chili dog was devoured by the child patting his stomach happily in satisfaction. He was snapped out of his trance when he heard Sonic let out a chuckle.
"I guess you were more hungry than I thought!", Miles felt his cheeks burn up at the comment, and he turned away from the urchin. He paused as he caught sight of the forest, the way home. He wanted to run, but now he felt conflicted. He didn't trust the bean of course, but he was just confused at their kindness. It didn't seem like a trap, but isn't that what he wanted him to think? But he would've tried something by now, it doesn't make sense to push it this far. Or what if they were just waiting even longer to try something? What if he was just putting him in a false sense of security? Perhaps.
He was so caught up in his thoughts he didn't notice Sonic noticing his silence and turning to whatever the little buddy had his eye on, the forest. Miles was snapped out of his thoughts as the hedgehog abruptly stood and began to stretch turning towards another part of the rich tree-filled maze.
"Welp, I'm gonna go for a run!", Miles paused and made a confused noise at the random statement. What? That wasn't what he was expecting. Isn't he going to interrogate him on what he was or keep him for answers? Wait, was he was going to take him with him just to keep an eye on him?
Sonic meanwhile turned hearing the squeak of confusion seeing the little guy look as if he was having an existential crisis at the simple statement of leaving him alone and allowing him to leave.
"What? Ya think I'm going to keep you here?! You should probably go home kid, your folks are probably worried sick!", he paused when the kid's ears suddenly lowered at the mention of his parents, but continued, his words now slightly jumbled, "I mean it was really awesome to meet you, although it probably would've been better if you didn't run headfirst into something and end up knocked out, again I'm really sorry about that, but you seem like a cool guy! I hope I see ya around!"
Before Miles could reply to the somewhat awkward and unexpected statement, there was a burst of wind and a blur of blue, and the hedgehog was gone. His mind went blank at the current reality he found himself in.
Was...was the bean letting him go?
No, it had to be a trick! A-a-hope spot. Well, he wasn't going to fall for this, he was going to wait right here! So he sat there, waiting for about fifteen minutes for the blue blur to come back, only for him to still be gone. He began to stand, moving slowly to the place of safety before him, he held in his breath just in case the bean was watching, waiting to spring out and grab him. When he got about five feet, he made a break for it, running faster than he ever ran, not stopping once. He kept going, even when his lungs felt as if they were going to burst, even when his legs were starting to strain. He didn't stop until he began to sob with relief at the sight of his burrow of safety. He nearly collapsed after pushing the rocks over to squeeze in.
It was ok. He was home.
He was safe now.
As he stayed there, panting, laid down facing the ceiling of his sanctuary, his thoughts began to wander about the bean, to what just happened. The bean let him go, but why? The bean was kind, but why? The beanย helpedย him...
BUT WHY?!
But Iโm Here In Your Doorway
Pairing: Poe Dameron x Reader
Based on these lines from this is me trying:ย
Pulled the car off the road to the lookout Could've followed my fears all the way down And maybe I don't quite know what to say But I'm here in your doorway
Word count: ~2.6k
Warnings: mentions of and encounter with possible suicide, injuries (blood, bruises, etc), mention of (previous) deaths
Summary: reader loses everything. after she nearly makes an irreversible decision, she goes to Poe for help.ย
GIF not mine
The screams of your squadron members bounce around in your head. It was your fault, you knew that. You shouldnโt have set off without checking your ship. Without checking for any trackers. So it wasnโt a surprise when, out of nowhere, a group of TIEs burst out of hyperspace, straight into your fleet like pins being knocked over by 30 flying bowling balls. You had watched, helplessly, as your friends - your family - were picked off one-by-one. As they went up into terrifyingly bright balls of gas and flame and smoke. It was your fault. All your fault.ย
Part of you was trying to cling onto the notion that you couldnโt have known, how could you have known? But the majority of your mind beat back those thoughts, letting the sickening guilt take over and push you into a dark corner. Debriefing had been a nightmare. General Organa had, of course, told you that it wasnโt your fault, that it was nobodyโs fault but the spy she hadnโt discovered in time. She could sense the weight on your shoulders, sense you falling into a pit inside of yourself.ย
After the meeting, she had pulled you aside.
โY/N. I need you to look at me,โ she said, turning your head gently but firmly with her right hand. โIt isnโt your fault. You did everything you could. Sometimes, things are just out of our control.โ
โI know,โ you lied, just wanting this conversation to be over. Leia could sense your apprehension, and sighed.
โLook, I know that nothing I say is going to change how you feel, because Iโve been there, and I know what youโre thinking. I know itโs hard. Trust me.โ you look down at the floor, scuffing the tip of your boot across the dusty ground. โIt will get better. I promise you.โ
โThanks, general.โย
โHow many times do I have to tell you to call me Leia?โ she asks lightly as you turn to walk away.
โA few more, apparently,โ you respond, the ghost of a false smile resting over your face. With that, you turn on your heel and head to your quarters.ย
You step through the door as it slides open and sit down on your bed. You reach for your datapad, wanting to distract yourself with something.ย
You click the screen on, and your heart drops. Staring back at you are the smiling faces of your squadron. Youโre all clustered around Mariโs new droid, with hands on its shiny purple head. She had been so happy to get that little guy.ย
Now they were both nothing more than dust drifting through the empty expanse of space.
ย You hurl the tablet at the wall, watching as the screen shatters and falls to the floor.ย
You place your head in your hands, silent sobs racking your body. You clench your hair in your hands, knuckles turning white. You stand up, body shaking, and walk out of your quarters.
You pass Finn in the hallway. He smiles at you, but you canโt bring yourself to do the same. You feel awful as he looks back at you as you pass him, but at this point thereโs no use trying to fix it. You trudge outside and up to your x-wing sitting on the tarmac, the edges of the wings blackened from smoke. You glance around, checking the coast is clear, then scurry up the ladder and into the cockpit. You check the time.ย
1800.ย
Sighing, you boot up your craft and quickly take off. You cruise over the base a few times, watching everyone go about their day. Like nothing happened. Like 10 of the most beautiful, vibrant souls hadnโt just been snuffed like a match. You swallow the knot in your throat and head for the atmosphere. You need to get away from here.ย
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โGeneral Organa!โ Leia turns, to see a frenzied runway tech sprinting towards her. โY/N took off on an unauthorized flight.โย
Leia swallows thickly, her heart dropping. โHow long ago?โ
โWe noticed she was left just now - but it looks like sheโs been gone about an hour.โย
โThen thereโs nothing we can do but hope she comes back safely.โ
โThatโs what I was worried about.โ
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You land on a nearby forest planet, after searching for about ten minutes for a place to touch down. You pick a plateau on the Western side, lowering your land gear as you begin to descend. You hop down from your ship onto the grassy earth, and look around.ย
Itโs quiet up here. Thereโs a soft wind blowing, and it weaves delicate fingers through your hair and across your face as you take off your helmet. You let it fall to the ground, and decide to walk around for a bit. You make your way to the edge of the plateau, and look out across the forest beyond. It stretches on for miles, a swath of dark green. The last rays of the sun blaze across the sky, painting the clouds with a pink-orange hue.ย
You glance down, and your heart drops to your toes. Itโs a long way to the ground below. You begin to back up, but for some reason you find yourself stopping. You get closer to the edge, still looking down. It would be so easy to just take another step. Just one more. All of this would be over. You wouldnโt have to feel this guilt anymore.ย
Your knee lifts up slowly.
Realizing what youโre about to do, you scramble back, falling to the dirt. You brace your hands on the ground, digging your fingers into the earth to anchor yourself. Your chest heaves, and your vision spins. The ground seems to buckle, to toss you around. The sky bends and arches above you as you struggle to breathe. You roll over onto your stomach and wrap your arms around your knees.ย
You donโt know how long you lie there, but by the time you have the courage to stand up and walk again, the moon is floating in the sky above you, and the stars glimmer against a black backdrop.ย
You climb back into your x-wing and sit there, staring at your dashboard. Your eyes meet one of the few pictures leaned against the fuel gague. You and Poe lean against his x-wing a few months ago. You have your arms wrapped around each other. Heโs kissing your cheek, and youโre laughing, open-mouthed, your nose scrunched up and your eyes shut tight.ย
You take a shuddering breath. Poe. You couldnโt believe what youโd almost done - what you still might do, if you donโt get out of here. You couldnโt leave him like that. You rapidly go through your flight checklist and then take off, headed back to base.ย
You land on the tarmac around 0200, exhausted and beaten down by your own thoughts. You hop out of your ship, landing on the ground with a thud.ย
You start walking, not really knowing where your legs are taking you, but you end up at Poeโs quarters. You can hear movement inside the room. You raise a trembling hand and knock once.
He opens the door, and his eyes widen. His mouth moves silently, searching for words.
You swallow thickly, a nervous knot tying in your stomach.ย
He takes a step toward you, not quite believing what heโs seeing. Leia had told him that youโd left suddenly after their meeting, and he had grown worried that you were hurt, or worse. But here you are, standing in front of him. Your form is limp and youโre drawn into yourself. Your face and neck are caked with blood and dirt, and your eyes are clouded and empty.ย
โHi,โ you say weakly. He quickly closes the gap between the both of you, wrapping you in a tight embrace. Your arms hang limp beside you.
โStardust,โ he breathes, holding you tightly. โI was so worried.โ
Tears prick the corners of your eyes, falling down your face and onto Poeโs shoulder. He pulls back, concerned. Cradling your face in his hands, his eyebrows crease with worry.ย
He looks down at you, stroking your cheek gently with his thumb. Thereโs a silent question written across his features. You shake your head tearfully. You donโt know what to say.ย
โBabyโฆโ he whispers, pulling you close to his chest again. You clutch at the back of his shirt with shaking hands.โIโm here now - youโre safe. Youโre ok, youโre ok, youโre ok.โ He repeats those two words over and over like a mantra, equally to himself as to you. โLetโs get you inside, ok?โ he says, and you nod. Placing a hand on the small of your back, he guides you into his quarters.ย
โIโll grab some clothes for you,โ he says as you sit down on the edge of the bed. He rustles through his drawers, eventually coming up with a long-sleeved olive green shirt and a pair of grey boxer shorts. He sets them on the bed next to you. โAre you good to take a shower?โ You think about it for a minute, and slowly shake your head. The idea of being pounded with thousands of tiny droplets makes you want to hide under a blanket.ย
โToo much,โ you murmur, and he nods in understanding.ย
โOk, love, thatโs fine. We do need to clean you off and deal with these cuts, though.โ he gestures to the lacerations across your skin. You nod weakly. You hear him pad over to the refresher unit and grab a medkit and some washcloths, which he wets under some running water from the sink.ย
He kneels in front of you, and motions for you to take off your flight suit. You slip it halfway off, letting it rest around your waist. Poe sucked in a breath through his teeth as he saw the bruises blooming across your torso and arms. Youโd gotten tossed around pretty bad, getting knocked through space by several of the TIEs. Youโd slammed your sternum right into the dashboard at one point, and small fragments of something had slashed open nearly every bit of exposed skin and even some under your suit.ย
โY/Nโฆโ he says quietly, tearing up. You bite the inside of your cheek, hating to see him so upset.ย
He gets to work cleaning your cuts. Heโs as gentle as he can be, but you still hiss as the cold water on the washcloth cleans out your cuts, and tears start to fall as he bandages up a particularly bad cut on your stomach. He holds your hand the whole time, letting you squeeze his hand as hard as you need to, never even flinching as your vice grip tightens around his fingers.ย
โOk, baby, let me check your legs and then youโre all set,โ he says, and you turn away, face flushing with nervousness. Heโs confused for a second, then has a moment of understanding. Heโs never seen you naked - you werenโt ready to get intimate yet, so you guys had been taking it slow, and now really wasnโt the best time to breach that barrier. โYou can change into the shorts first,โ he says quietly, and you look back at him gratefully.ย
You make your way to the refresher unit, shutting the door behind you. You peel off your flight suit the rest of the way, followed by your undergarments, crusted with blood from the cuts on your stomach. You pile the discarded clothes in a pile by the shower, and slip on the shirt and shorts Poe had leant you. You take the opportunity to glance into the mirror above the sink, and grimace at the reflection that gazes back at you. Hair messy and tangled, face bruised and covered with small cuts, you were not a pretty sight to behold. Sighing, you head back into the main room.ย
Sitting back down on the bed, you lean against the wall and stretch your legs out in front of you. Poe sits down on the mattress next to you, surveying your exposed limbs. They arenโt as bad as the upper half of your body, but they definitely arenโt good. He dabs at the cuts gently, taking your hand again. He mutters sweet nothings as you clench your teeth and shut your eyes tightly for the next few minutes as he finishes up.ย
โAll done,โ he eventually says, and you relinquish your grip on his hand, wiping the tears from your eyes. He looks up at you, and you almost melt at the love in his eyes. You realize in that moment how lucky you are - that no matter what, heโll always take care of you. Always.ย
โThank you,โ you say quietly, and he smiles softly, opening his arms. You crawl over to where heโs leaned against the headboard and collapse into his embrace, breathing beginning to even out.ย
โYou need sleep, baby,โ he says, and you nod. โYou can stay here, if you want.โ You nod again, and he presses a kiss to your hair. โIโll grab some extra blankets from the closet.โ He gets up and goes to retrieve them. You get under his comforter and lay your head down on one of the pillows. Your eyes drift closed.
ย Poe pads back over to the bed and pauses, looking down at you. He swallows thickly, tearing up. He makes a promise to himself then and there that heโd never lose you like that. Never again.ย
He lays another blanket over you, then switches off the lights. He quickly changes into some sleep clothes and then gets under the covers, laying down facing you.ย
โPoe?โ you mumble, searching for his face in the dark.ย
โRight here, honey,โ he says softly, and you inch closer to him, a bit nervous to get too close. He senses your unease and smiles softly. โCmere,โ he says, draping a hand over your waist and pulling you close to him. You tuck your head against his chest, a warm feeling creeping into your very core. Being this close to him is grounding. You take a deep breath in. The scent of the lavender soap he uses clings to his skin, and it washes over you. You listen to his breathing, feel the rise and fall of his chest.ย
โI love you,โ you breathe, eyes widening as you realize what you just said. The two of you havenโt exactly said it before. You feel Poe freeze beside you, and your heart drops. You mentally kick yourself. How could you say that right now?
โI love you too,โ he says, and you can hear the smile in his voice. You blush furiously as he tilts your head up with his thumb and forefinger. โTo the edge of the universe and back.โ He presses his lips to yours, feather soft.ย
โI love you,โ you say again, just because you can. He smiles softly.ย
โIโm proud of you, I want you to know that,โ he says after a while. โFor...getting through all this. I know it hurts, and itโll stay that way for a bit, butโฆโ he pauses, taking your hand in his. โBut Iโll always be here if you need me. To talk, or just listen. You can lean on me, ok?โ
โOk,โ you say quietly, looking up into his eyes.ย
โOk,โ he whispers.
โOk.โ You smile, and his heart flips at the beauty of it. He pulls you into his chest once more, and youโre out like a light almost instantly. He presses his lips to your forehead before drifting off, holding you tightly in his arms.
Please Don't Say you Love me
Pairing: Poe Dameron x gn!Reader
Based on Please Don't Say you Love me by Gabrielle Aplin:
Just please don't say you love me, Cause I might not say it back, Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping When you look at me like that
Word count: 915
Warnings: slight angst (happy ending), mentions of past toxic relationships
A/N: it's like 4am this is probably riddled with typos sorry lol
GIF from thestarwarsdaily
โOh, come on, itโs not that bad,โ you say, laughing.
โNo, itโs absolutely awful,โ Poe says, chuckling as he tosses a grape into the air and catches it in his mouth. The two of you were discussing a drawing BB-8 had somehow sketched out with his little stylus of the three of you. โLook, I love the little guy to death, but I looked like Chewie.โ You laugh loudly, tilting your head back. Poeโs heart skips a beat. He grins as he watches pure joy blossom on your face. You glance back at him, propping your head on the heel of your hand.
โOh!โ you say, sitting up quickly and twisting around. โI just remembered.โ Your boyfriend raises an eyebrow as you reach into your bag behind you and pull out a small, paper-wrapped parcel. You bite your lip as you hand it to him, watching excitedly as he tears through the brown packaging.
โOh. My. Gods,โ he says quietly, surveying the small book. โYou found it?โ
โSorta,โ you say, grinning. โTechnically, Finn found it. He was on that supply run last week and saw it - he remembered me talking about wanting to get it for you and bought it.โ The volume was filled with old Yavini fairytales - ones Poe would murmur to you when you couldnโt sleep. Youโd asked him where heโd learned them, and heโd told you about a (much older) copy of this book that Shara would read to him when he was younger. Ever since that night, it had been your mission to find it.
โYou areโฆโ he trails off, flipping through the delicate pages. โAmazing.โ You blush as he looks up at you and takes your hand in his. You lean towards him, and he meets you halfway, pressing a soft kiss to your lips. Your eyes meet as you break away, and a soft blush creeps into your cheeks as he looks at you with pure adoration. โI love you,โ he says.
Your stomach drops, smile faltering.
โOh-โ you look down, panicked, and feel Poe tense.
โWhat?โ
โNothing, I justโฆโ you trail off, not knowing what to say. Certainly not the words that just tumbled from Poeโs mouth - you donโt know how long itโs been since you said that. Since youโd had a reason to say it. โI canโt...I donโtโฆโ Poeโs jaw clenches.
โOh, I see,โ he says. You can hear the hurt in his words, and it sends a jolt of guilt shooting through your chest.
โNo, Poe, itโs not-โ
โForget it,โ he says, standing up and walking away. Your resolve crumbles as his rigid form grows farther and farther from you, and hot tears spill from your eyes and trace down the bridge of your nose and the apples of your cheeks, falling onto the grass below you.
โI just donโt get it,โ Poe says, frustratedly rubbing his eyes with his left hand. Rey listens from where she sits at her desk. โWeโve been together for...gods, for nearly a year now, andโฆโ he trails off, throat closing up. His friend glances up from the HoloFile sheโs been reviewing, tilting her head slightly.
โAnd what?โ
โThey acted like I stuck them with a hot poker,โ he murmurs. โDo they want to break up? Did I do something? I just donโt understand.โ Rey sighs, closing her datapad and making her way across the room to stand in front of him.
โYou know what happened with their last relationship, right?โ she says quietly, and his head snaps up. She waves a hand dismissively. โNot like that,โ she reassures, and the pilot relaxes. โThey just...it was hard on them. You need to give them time.โ Poeโs face falls. He had been awful to you. He didnโt even give you a chance to explain, just...walked away. He sighs, upset with himself.
โThanks, Rey,โ he says, headed for the door.
โAnytime,โ the brunette says, returning to her work.
Poe sees you sitting under the big tree by the pond once he makes his way outside, and walks over.
โHeyโฆโ he says softly, and your head whips up. His chest grows tight as the slight shine on your face becomes evident. Youโd been crying. And it was his fault. โLook, Iโm sorry, baby, I-โ
โNo, Poe, Iโm sorry, it's just-โ
โYou donโt have to explain, stardust,โ he murmurs, sitting down next to you. He takes one of your hands in his. โItโs okay, really. I shouldnโt have reacted like that, I think I just got caught up in the moment, and, wellโฆโ he motions vaguely. You nod, leaning your head on his shoulder.
โItโs just hard for me to say,โ you murmur as he rests his head on top of yours. โIt doesnโt mean that I donโt, itโs just - itโs hard.โ You feel him nod in understanding.
โThatโs okay, sweetheart. Is it...is it alright if I say it?โ he asks hesitantly, and you smile.
โYeah,โ you say, lifting your head to look into his eyes. A mischievous grin breaks across your face. โAny chance for me to be told how great I am is warmly welcomed.โ He rolls his eyes, playfully jabbing you in the side. You cackle, shoving him lightly.
โWell then,โ Poe says, smiling at you warmly. โY/N L/N, I love you.โ You blush furiously, burying your face in his shoulder. He grins, pressing a kiss to your hair. He wraps his arms around you and smiles. โVery, very much.โ
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Yesterday I read a fanfic on ao3. It was so well written. It's about unrequired love between jikook and hanahaki disease. I stayed awake up until 3am to read the whole fic from how good it was, and its elements of angst, fluff, pining were just *chef's kiss* and it left a room for more (it's complete, but still, you can just imagine what could happen next). It's called Forget Me Not, but sadly the account has been orphaned :(
LOVE AS VIOLENCE VS LOVE AS SOFTNESS
Ada Limon, The Good Fight // Mary Oliver, West Wind // Danez Smith, Bare // Sappho, Fragment 58.25-26 // Mitski, I Donโt Smoke // Ashe Vernon // Hozier, Cherry Wine // Shauna Barbosa, GPS // Richard Siken, Little Beast // Chen Chen, Summer [The sunflowers fallโฆ] // Warsan Shire // Ocean Vuong, On Earth Weโre Briefly Gorgeous
Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Persona 5, Persona 5 Strikers Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Hasegawa Akane & Hasegawa Zenkichi, Hasegawa Aoi/Hasewaga Zenkichi Characters: Hasegawa Zenkichi, Hasegawa Aoi, Hasegawa Akane Additional Tags: Lullabies, Dreams and Nightmares, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, both of them went through hell and seriously need a hug!, Song Lyrics, Fluff and Angst, Headcanon, Post-Game(s), Anxiety, Anxiety Attacks, Arguing, Mental Breakdown, Angst with a Happy Ending, Little HaseMaru tease towards the end Summary:
Zenkichi and Akane went through a lot of hell in their lives but some things still endure somehow... For better or worse, they could still make it through.
Madara smiled as you nestled your face against his neck. He felt his heart flutter with happiness and tenderness as he heard your giggle while he planted a soft kiss on your head.
His arms wrapped around you as the darkness of the room enveloped both of you, but that didn't even matter to him, not as long as he had you in his arms. The warmth of your body pressed against his lulled him to sleep along with the gentle scent of your silky hair.
Madara scoffed at how ridiculous this whole situation was. The man who lead the grand Uchiha clan, the man who could defeat tailed beasts with just his eyes... was defeated by the warmth and tenderness of your embrace.
"Madara", your soft and sweet voice like honey called out to him from the dimness of his sleep, successfully pulling him away from the reverie you had put him in.
He hummed unwilling to pull away from you, simply not wanting to let go of your warmth. His cold hands warmed with the touch of your back. His heart, which sometimes he felt stopped beating, now beat softly and so wonderfully against his chest, making him feel alive after not being by your side all day.
The soft touch of your hand against his cheek caused him to open his eyes, meeting your gaze that looked at him without any fear. Obsidian met the rich color of your eyes. Madara felt his chest flutter. Unconsciously he leaning his head more towards the warmth of your hand, trying to enjoy your touch as much as he could.
"Madara"
There it went again, his name coming out of your soft lips making his ears feel warm. He leaned in trying to meet your eyes. "Yes?"
"Wake up"
He remained silent for a moment, completely confused about what you meant. "What?"
"Please, wake up", you pleaded as your precious eyes were filled with unshed tears.
"I... I don't understand"
"Madara, please wake up, this can't go on like this"
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.
.
.
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"Madara... I'm dead"
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.
.
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"Please... wake up"
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.
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"Wake up"
โฆ
Madara woke up from his dream.
Feeling again like a dead man longing for the warmth of a woman who was also dead.
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fluff and angst? yes please
Iโm Really Glad Youโre Home.
a vds one shot. you can find more on my ao3.
( @ apolloswords )
feel free to comment/message me any suggestions for one shot ideas!
Jens feels a tad bit jealous over Lucas and his new boyfriend.
hello everyone! this one shot can be read as a stand alone, but it is actually a โdeleted sceneโ from one of my longer fics; home (love, vds) (occurs between chapters 4 and 5). if youโve already read it, thank you!! i hope you enjoyed :) and if not, i hope you find this one shot intriguing enough to check it out! happy reading <3
Jens should feel happy.
He was back home, visiting for the holidays. Visiting for Christmas, which was his favourite holiday. He was in Jayden and Livโs flat, surrounded by cozy winter decorations, Christmas music in the background, mugs of hot chocolate laid out and it smelled like sweet cookies all over the place. The string lights were turned on, almost making the entire place feel like they were perched on the branches of a Christmas tree.
He should feel happy. He was surrounded by all his friends, the people he missed so much while he was in San Francisco. Moyo was in the corner, trying to flirt with sweet Engel, who seemed to have no idea what he was saying. Janna was showing Aaron something on her phone, which he seemed rather confused by. Jayden waiting for Livโs cookies to finish baking as he sipped on his second hot chocolate. Robbe and Sander excitedly decorating the tree in the middle of the room. Kes and Isa sweetly cuddled up on the couch, Isa teaching Kes how to tie a bow with a piece of ribbon she had found. And Lucas, sitting on a couch from across the room, a wide smile on his face that had his eyes brighter than any Christmas lights Jens had ever seen.
And that was the exact reason he wasnโt at all happy.
Because Lucas wasnโt alone. In fact, he had a certain someone who was curled up to his side, as they talked to Ralph, who looked at them with pure adornment and awe. Like they were just the cutest couple to exist.
It made Jensโ stomach churn and a bitter feeling in his mouth, even if he tried to down the taste of sweet hot chocolate. There was nothing like Belgian hot chocolate, but there was also nothing but the impending pit of doom he felt as he narrowed his eyes onto the boy who had Lucas wrapped around his finger.
Feeling the frustration take over his entire body and not wanting to seem rather depressed in the midst of the party, Jens placed his mug down on the table and got up. Only Kes from the couch caught his movement and he raised a brow.
Shaking his hand, Jens indicated at the joint that he had tucked in the back of his ear. Kes nodded slowly, but he still didnโt look very convinced. Deciding not to explain any further, Jens grabbed his jacket and pulled his hoodie over his head before heading out.
The cold air hit him straight in the face, instantly making his skin feel prickly against the weather. As he sighed, a small cloud of air left his mouth. He instantly wanted to go inside for a split second, to actually feel warm but recalling the way Lucas was snuggled and pressed up against his boyfriend gave him the coldest shiver down his spine.
In that case, heโd stick to being outside.
Deciding he really had nothing better to do, he pulled out the rolled joint from behind his ear and dug into the pocket of his jeans for his lighter. The flame gave him some temporary warmth, relieving his ice cold body for a few seconds as he began to burn the end of the joint. After taking a few puffs, he felt the weed slightly burn his chest in a rather nice way.
He only managed to get a few minutes to himself, until he heard the door swing open. Jens didnโt really have any expectations to who it was, but he did seem surprised when he saw Kesโ curly hair flowing in the brisk wind.
โHey.โ Kes greeted, adjusting his thicker jacket over his hoodie.
Jens only nodded in response, still not in the mood for talking.
Pursing his lips together and tapping his foot lightly on the ground, Kes raised a brow.
โYou know Liv has no problem with you smoking inside right? We do it all the time.โ He stated.
Jens just shrugged again. โI needed the air, a quick breather I guess.โ
โYeah?โ He replied, rather amused. โIs that why now youโre filling your lungs with weed?โ
This managed to have Jens cracking a small smile as Kes walked a little closer. He offered the joint to him, which he gladly accepted. The both of them leaned against the railings for a bit, looking into the lights of the city as they let the weed hit their systems. Jens never really spent much alone time with Kes, unless they were skateboarding together. But that didnโt call for much deeper conversations, especially not one he felt was going to happen right now.
โYou seemed kind of distracted back there.โ Kes noted. โAre you alright?โ
Automatically, he gave another shrug. โIโm good.โ
โYou sure?โ
โSure.โ
Kes studied him for a second, still not convinced. He began chewing the insides of his cheek, trying to avoid his questioning gaze and just hoped he wasnโt going to be very perceptive.
โDid you meet Ivo?โ He ended up asking, and Jens felt his fists clench at the question.
โYeah, Luc introduced him to me at the start of the party. I didnโt really know he was seeing someone.โ He said through gritted teeth.
โLucas didnโt tell you when he first saw you?โ Kes asked, as if it was of great importance.
โHe mightโve mentioned it, but I was tired and didnโt pay much attention.โ
That was a lie. Jens knew about Ivo for awhile, since Lucas and him had made it official. Heโd also clearly seen the social media posts about him, the cheesy selfies with cheek kisses and endless flirting in the Instagram comment sections. Then upon their first sleepover since his arrival, Lucas had told him about Ivo. It would be hard for him not to know.
He just didnโt think it wouldโve lasted this long. Sure, maybe a few weeks of dating was possible, but he didnโt think they would end up rekindling their relationship. And he definitely didnโt think heโd be coming home to Lucas having a boyfriend who he wasnโt entirely fond of.
โThey started dating awhile ago.โ Kes explained. โWe were kind of surprised at first, since you know, we knew all the rumours.โ
โRumours?โ Jens asked with confusion. โWhat rumours?โ
Kes tilted his head as he passed Jens the remaining joint, indicating he could finish it. โYou donโt know the rumours?โ
โNo? And if I donโt know them, I hardly think Luc does.โ
Sighing, Kes shook his head and looked away for a second, trying to figure out how to explain everything.
โIvo is notorious for cheating.โ He explained. โRalph told me that he was constantly on Grindr during him and Lucasโ last relationship. He even messaged to meet up with Ralph himself, and Milan recognized his profile too. Obviously neither of them hooked up with him, considering the fact that he was underaged. But when Lucas introduced him to them the first time, they immediately told Jayden who then told me.โ
Jens felt his chest burn even more, and it was definitely not from the weed. His face felt hot with fury and he didnโt realize that the end of the joint was almost burning his cold fingers.
โWhy havenโt any of you told Luc?โ He asked, his voice dropping to a low whisper.
โWe didnโt really think it mattered. Lucas was so over the relationship when they broke up, he hardly even moped. There was no point in trying to tell him it was bad, he just didnโt care anymore.โ Kes added. โBesides, we didnโt think theyโd run into each other in the future, let again date. You could imagine our surprise when he showed up again, dumb crooked jawline and all.โ
This made Jens snort out a small laugh. โI was just as surprised.โ He admitted, before frowning. โBut why donโt you guys tell him about all that now? In case he gets hurt again.โ
โWe told Ralph about it.โ He said. โRalph did a through Grindr search to make sure he wasnโt on it and he isnโt. And he might be grilling him right now with questions. Plus, it feels a little shitty. Lucas seems sort of happy right now, and after all the things with his family, we would feel bad if we ruined this for him.โ
โYeah, but wouldnโt you feel bad if he gets hurt again and you guys knew about it?โ
โRalph says he has no suspicion to Ivo cheating. We might bring it up but it seems kind of intruding you know?โ
He sighed. Kes did have a point. Neither of them could assume Ivo was the person he was before. The least they could do was hope for the best. Jens let out another sigh of defeat as he got rid of the blunt.
โKes, can I ask you something?โ He asked, looking down at the ground as he shoved his hands into the pockets of his jacket. He didnโt need to lift his head up to know Kes was studying him again.
โSure, whatโs up?โ
โIs Luc happy?โ
There a pause. A hesitation. A space between the question and answer that definitely prompted an assumption that he wasnโt. Jens lifted his head up now, to read Kesโ expression. Kes looked away, furrowing his brows and now avoiding Jensโs gaze as he tried to formulate a response.
โI think so. He looks fairly happy.โ He admitted. โBut, sometimes he still looks a little off. Like he has something lingering within him that he canโt let go.โ
โWhat do you mean by that?โ Jens asked curiously, unsure what this cryptic answer could mean.
Just as Kes opened his mouth to respond, the door flung open and took them both by surprise. Their eyes widened as they looked at who had abruptly walked into their conversation.
Lucasโ eyes widened back, clearing reading their expressions and knowing he had walked into something. All of them were rather stunned to speak, not sure how to go about this.
After about a minute or two of awkward silence, Kes coughed and eyed the both of them.
โIโm going to go check on Isa. Make sure she didnโt spike her hot chocolate too much and isn't throwing up in the toilet.โ
โYeah,โ Lucas replied awkwardly. โYou may want to hold her hair back in the next few minutes.โ
โFuck.โ Kes muttered uber his breath, brushing by the both of them in a hurry. Soon enough, he did disappeared back inside and they were left alone.
Chewing the inside of his cheek, Jens tried to rack his brain to figure out what to say to Lucas. He wanted to be angry, to show some sort of annoyance and frustration. Detest towards his best friend and his best friendโs stupid boyfriend. Anything that would show he himself wasnโt very happy.
But Jens couldnโt do that. Not when Lucas was looking at him with his big blue eyes filled with worry and concern. Not with the tip of his nose and apples of his cheek turning a bright pink dye to the cold. Not with the way Lucas looked like his small body was shivering beneath his hoodie and jacket, looking so frail and vulnerable against the winter wind. Jens wanted to just envelop him in his arms and protect him from everything harsh around him.
That included his stupid boyfriend.
โAre you okay?โ Lucas asked, finally breaking the silence.
โWhy wouldnโt I be?โ Jens found himself saying. His tone wasnโt snappy or upset, but rather lost. Like he didnโt even try to mask his feelings right now.
Lucas frowned. โYou just seem kind of distant tonight. And I know how much you love Christmas and missed all of your friends, but you seem like you donโt even want to be here.โ
He sighed. There was no reason Lucas couldnโt read through him; after all, they were best friends since they were young. They practically did everything together, and that included growing up together. Both of them knew each other like the back of their hand, neither of them even thought about hiding secrets from each other.
โIโm just a little tired. Jet lag.โ He lied. Jens didnโt often lie to Lucas, but when he did, it felt like a stab in his chest.
Lucas nodded while biting his lip. It was his tell, the expression that let Jens know he knew he was lying, but wasnโt going to push any further. Instead, Lucas walked a little closer, leaning against the rail and looking out into the city in the distance.
Jens didnโt follow his gaze, instead he studied the boy in front of him. The way his messy curls fell over his face, the tips of his ears turning pink and a small gentle smile forming on his face. Even when he traveled across the world, saw different people, experienced different things and saw different sights, nothing compared to Lucas. Sometimes he found himself longing for him late at night, which only made him feel the distance between them even more.
Lucas turned his head slowly, looking at Jens with his wide sparkly eyes. The smile on his face seemed to be a little bigger and warmer, itโs warmth seeping slowly into Jensโ body, making him feel fuzzy vibrations to the tip of his fingers.
โIโm really glad youโre home.โ He whispered, his voice light and airy against the night.
Even when Jens wanted to simply just be angry, he never could feel that way around Lucas. He always found comfort in him, a sort of solace. It pushed past all the angry thoughts in his head, all the envy.
โIโm glad Iโm home too.โ He whispered back, grinning slowly. โI donโt think Christmas would feel very Christmassy alone in San Francisco.โ
โIt would probably be nice there wouldnโt it? I donโt know much about American Christmas but, maybe itโd be nice.โ
โMaybe. But they donโt have Christmas markets or the overall feeling of Christmas. I mean itโs there, but itโs also very heavily commercialized you know?โ Jens explained, thankful that his brain managed to ramble despite all the overwhelming feelings within it. Biting his lip, he continued.
โIt just isnโt home.โ
Smiling, Lucas leaned his head on Jensโ shoulder. At first, he wanted to push back, to flinch away, unsure if that was crossing any boundaries between Lucas and Ivoโs relationship. But then he remembered this wasnโt his gesture; it was Lucasโ.
And if Ivo was going to be jealous over their friendship, over a friendship that had lasted for more than a decade, than he would just have to deal with it. There was no way Jens was going to let someone like him get in between him and Lucas.
Besides, he knew if things ever fell apart between them, Lucas would need Jens for comfort. Jens just had to wait for his stupid boyfriend to fuck up, and then he was out of the picture.
For now, he would just let Lucas lean on his shoulder. Let the smaller boy rest his head upon him as he looked up to the stars above. The stars that twinkled every night, in every part of the world. Sure, maybe it looked a little different but as long as they were under the same sky, they would always be together, physically or emotionally.
He leaned his head on top of Lucasโ, feeling the vibrations of his humming beneath him. It was peaceful, calm and tranquil. Feelings that he hadnโt felt the second he stepped into the apartment and saw Lucas with Ivo on the couch.
โJens? You know you can tell me anything right? Anything that bothers you.โ Lucas whispered again.
Letting out a heavy sigh, he thought about it. For a split second, he wanted to tell Lucas everything. Starting from their shared kiss at his eighteenth birthday to the way he looked for pieces of him in every person he met, trying to find someone for his heart to attach to. To the way he was so excited for Lucas to visit, before he royally fucked that up. And even to now, when he saw Lucas after weeks and slept over the second night he came, where they talked about the Christmas party and Jens learned about the dreaded Ivo.
But even amidst all the trouble theyโve encountered, both of them knew it felt wrong to feel so distanced and apart. So in the end, they always found their way back to each other.
Jens felt his heart settle a bit. Maybe it was because now he felt assured that no matter what, it would always be them in the end. So he decided to hold back in his confession, letting his cheek rest against the soft curls that began to also dance in the wind.
โI know.โ He reassured. โIโm just happy to be home.โ
โMe too. Iโm happy youโre home as well.โ
Home, neither a place nor a feeling to him.
Home was wherever Jens found himself with Lucas. Home was wherever he was with him.
Jens was more than happy to be back.
Me when I haven't written jack shit for a while... I should get on that.
Coming soon: - Perfection pt. 6 - Part 1 of Scoups angst - Some polls for Halloween fics (Bc obvi that's my shit) - Maybe some JJK and LADS stuff
Stay tuned babes!!!
(Also my requests are open if ur wanting anytings or just wanna talk!!)
Forgot Your Lunch - Scoups
WC: 1023 || Genre: Fluff :) ...Angst :( || Happy (late) Birthday to this very handsome man!! โค
A/N: If this does well maybe a pt.2 with what happened? (I totally don't have a whole story in my head about this fic alr...and this totally wasn't meant to be a teaser but got out of hand)
Some songs that inspired this fic!
Those morning hours, right before the sun shines in all its splendor, when most people are still resting their tired brains, and when quietness feels like a warm welcome to the day.
These were Seungcheol's favorite hours. The slivers of warm orange sunlight peaking through the curtains illuminating the space, giving the house a different type of glow. He relished in the fact that no one, not even you, was awake during this time. It gave him all the pleasure of gazing at your sleeping figure and giving you a few feather-light kisses before he actually got started with his day.
Seungcheol had gotten really into cooking when you two got together. Watched the tutorials, wrote down the recipes, and did a lot of the grocery shopping when he had the time - he even asked for help from Mingyu when he was really struggling. All of this effort put in for one simple goal - to be able to make your lunches for work.
He took great pride in making sure your lunch was not only healthy and balanced but nice on the eyes as well! Presentation was half the battle of cooking in his (humble) opinion.
Today wasn't any different, after haphazardly washing up he waltzed into the kitchen and chose a fitting playlist for such a joyful morning. He knows what to make, one of your favorites, a very simple and delicious spread of kaarage, a rolled omelet, rice, and a mix of fruits and vegetables cut up in the cutest little shapes! (Never forgetting the homemade spicy mayo, of course.) It's a specialty of his - and more than that - it was the first lunch he made you that you had raved about to your coworkers, only boosting his ego evermore.
Humming along to the music he went through the motions of washing and cooking the rice, setting out all the ingredients he'd need, and placing all the dishware on the counter in an assembly line. The few times that you'd woken up early enough to witness this practiced scene you'd have to admit that it was impressive the way he had gotten it all down to a T. Like a drill sergeant he would lead the charge in the kitchen, at least in the mornings, and if you ever dared to lift a fingerโฆthe earful you'd get before work- But what else can you expect from the most loving husband in the world AND the leader of one of the top kpop groups in history?
It's like everything, all the problems and worries, drifted away during this time. The sole issue in Seungcheol's entire world being what you would eat for the day. It was his way of showing you that he still cared and that he was still very committed. With a job that kept him away from you for such long periods of time and that took up all his energy and attention when he was home, it only felt right to do something as small as wake up before you and devote some time to you - even if you weren't always there to see it.
It would be a very hard task to try and tear away the smile that grew from him as he carefully assembled the different pieces of your food into a bento box. The only change in expression coming from the way his brows would furrow and his mouth would form a pout when he was ultra-focused with a knife or when he was gently making the finishing touches.
He took the chicken from the hot oil and placed them on a paper towel-lined plate - he knew how much you hated the excess oil when you ate. Turning off the stove in a swift movement he turned his attention to slicing the egg roll into perfectly proportioned pieces that you could eat in one bite. Then the fruits and vegetables - today's variety, some blueberries, leftover chocolate-covered strawberries, and a small salad with cherry tomatoes, all served with a small toothpick - he took note of that little comment you had made about how eating things with a toothpick makes the experience a bit more fun.
With a little jaunt in his step, he moved to put the puzzle together in an eye-pleasing manner. And once he was satisfied - he stepped back from his masterpiece. His gift to you. He looked at the clock-
8pm.
Oh.
It's night time.
That's right.
He stilled completely, coming back to reality. He left the kitchen with a ruffle to his hair. Dragging his feet into the bedroom he let his hands roam around the cold sheets, desperately searching for your warmth - your figure.
This was your bed too! The one you shared. C'mon, you remember, right? You're supposed to be here.
He looked out the window, no slivers of sunlight. Just the light pollution of a bustling city.
It's late and you're supposed to be home now, works done. It's supposed to be done.
He balled up all the sheets in his two fists and knelt on the bed. Gritting his teeth through tears that didn't dare hold back his emotions. And he punched that mattress so damn hard he could swear it felt like a human fighting back against him. The tangling of the sheets feels like Seungkwan and Dino holding him back from doing something else to hurt himself. He screamed so loud that his throat hurt, and he choked himself with the sound until red and veins popped. Drunk on something akin to anger but closer to loneliness he headed face-first into a pillow - but oh it was yours. The one you laid on just a few days ago. His tears and snot smeared across the blank canvas created a gross mirage but he didn't care. He let himself sit there, inhaling everything you left. Wailing into your remnants - curling up into your side of the bed, what would always be your side of the bed.
You forgot your lunch. It's here with him. "So come back, y/n. I'm really fucking sorry."
A/N: Hey guys...been a minute (a few days) And I come back with this- I do really like this though. Love me some happy memories and train wreck tbh. Let me know what you lovelies think! Have a great weekend or week, depending on when you see this. (protip DO NOT read this while listening to "The Place Where He Inserted the Blade" almost shat tears) Please Reblog and Comment if you enjoyed ! (They act as power-ups for me)
Taglist (OPEN): @bemybabiibish @bath1lda
Forgot Your Lunch - Scoups
WC: 1023 || Genre: Fluff :) ...Angst :( || Happy (late) Birthday to this very handsome man!! โค
A/N: If this does well maybe a pt.2 with what happened? (I totally don't have a whole story in my head about this fic alr...and this totally wasn't meant to be a teaser but got out of hand)
Some songs that inspired this fic!
Those morning hours, right before the sun shines in all its splendor, when most people are still resting their tired brains, and when quietness feels like a warm welcome to the day.
These were Seungcheol's favorite hours. The slivers of warm orange sunlight peaking through the curtains illuminating the space, giving the house a different type of glow. He relished in the fact that no one, not even you, was awake during this time. It gave him all the pleasure of gazing at your sleeping figure and giving you a few feather-light kisses before he actually got started with his day.
Seungcheol had gotten really into cooking when you two got together. Watched the tutorials, wrote down the recipes, and did a lot of the grocery shopping when he had the time - he even asked for help from Mingyu when he was really struggling. All of this effort put in for one simple goal - to be able to make your lunches for work.
He took great pride in making sure your lunch was not only healthy and balanced but nice on the eyes as well! Presentation was half the battle of cooking in his (humble) opinion.
Today wasn't any different, after haphazardly washing up he waltzed into the kitchen and chose a fitting playlist for such a joyful morning. He knows what to make, one of your favorites, a very simple and delicious spread of kaarage, a rolled omelet, rice, and a mix of fruits and vegetables cut up in the cutest little shapes! (Never forgetting the homemade spicy mayo, of course.) It's a specialty of his - and more than that - it was the first lunch he made you that you had raved about to your coworkers, only boosting his ego evermore.
Humming along to the music he went through the motions of washing and cooking the rice, setting out all the ingredients he'd need, and placing all the dishware on the counter in an assembly line. The few times that you'd woken up early enough to witness this practiced scene you'd have to admit that it was impressive the way he had gotten it all down to a T. Like a drill sergeant he would lead the charge in the kitchen, at least in the mornings, and if you ever dared to lift a fingerโฆthe earful you'd get before work- But what else can you expect from the most loving husband in the world AND the leader of one of the top kpop groups in history?
It's like everything, all the problems and worries, drifted away during this time. The sole issue in Seungcheol's entire world being what you would eat for the day. It was his way of showing you that he still cared and that he was still very committed. With a job that kept him away from you for such long periods of time and that took up all his energy and attention when he was home, it only felt right to do something as small as wake up before you and devote some time to you - even if you weren't always there to see it.
It would be a very hard task to try and tear away the smile that grew from him as he carefully assembled the different pieces of your food into a bento box. The only change in expression coming from the way his brows would furrow and his mouth would form a pout when he was ultra-focused with a knife or when he was gently making the finishing touches.
He took the chicken from the hot oil and placed them on a paper towel-lined plate - he knew how much you hated the excess oil when you ate. Turning off the stove in a swift movement he turned his attention to slicing the egg roll into perfectly proportioned pieces that you could eat in one bite. Then the fruits and vegetables - today's variety, some blueberries, leftover chocolate-covered strawberries, and a small salad with cherry tomatoes, all served with a small toothpick - he took note of that little comment you had made about how eating things with a toothpick makes the experience a bit more fun.
With a little jaunt in his step, he moved to put the puzzle together in an eye-pleasing manner. And once he was satisfied - he stepped back from his masterpiece. His gift to you. He looked at the clock-
8pm.
Oh.
It's night time.
That's right.
He stilled completely, coming back to reality. He left the kitchen with a ruffle to his hair. Dragging his feet into the bedroom he let his hands roam around the cold sheets, desperately searching for your warmth - your figure.
This was your bed too! The one you shared. C'mon, you remember, right? You're supposed to be here.
He looked out the window, no slivers of sunlight. Just the light pollution of a bustling city.
It's late and you're supposed to be home now, works done. It's supposed to be done.
He balled up all the sheets in his two fists and knelt on the bed. Gritting his teeth through tears that didn't dare hold back his emotions. And he punched that mattress so damn hard he could swear it felt like a human fighting back against him. The tangling of the sheets feels like Seungkwan and Dino holding him back from doing something else to hurt himself. He screamed so loud that his throat hurt, and he choked himself with the sound until red and veins popped. Drunk on something akin to anger but closer to loneliness he headed face-first into a pillow - but oh it was yours. The one you laid on just a few days ago. His tears and snot smeared across the blank canvas created a gross mirage but he didn't care. He let himself sit there, inhaling everything you left. Wailing into your remnants - curling up into your side of the bed, what would always be your side of the bed.
You forgot your lunch. It's here with him. "So come back, y/n. I'm really fucking sorry."
A/N: Hey guys...been a minute (a few days) And I come back with this- I do really like this though. Love me some happy memories and train wreck tbh. Let me know what you lovelies think! Have a great weekend or week, depending on when you see this. (protip DO NOT read this while listening to "The Place Where He Inserted the Blade" almost shat tears) Please Reblog and Comment if you enjoyed ! (They act as power-ups for me)
Taglist (OPEN): @bemybabiibish @bath1lda
Forgot Your Lunch - Scoups
WC: 1023 || Genre: Fluff :) ...Angst :( || Happy (late) Birthday to this very handsome man!! โค
A/N: If this does well maybe a pt.2 with what happened? (I totally don't have a whole story in my head about this fic alr...and this totally wasn't meant to be a teaser but got out of hand)
Some songs that inspired this fic!
Those morning hours, right before the sun shines in all its splendor, when most people are still resting their tired brains, and when quietness feels like a warm welcome to the day.
These were Seungcheol's favorite hours. The slivers of warm orange sunlight peaking through the curtains illuminating the space, giving the house a different type of glow. He relished in the fact that no one, not even you, was awake during this time. It gave him all the pleasure of gazing at your sleeping figure and giving you a few feather-light kisses before he actually got started with his day.
Seungcheol had gotten really into cooking when you two got together. Watched the tutorials, wrote down the recipes, and did a lot of the grocery shopping when he had the time - he even asked for help from Mingyu when he was really struggling. All of this effort put in for one simple goal - to be able to make your lunches for work.
He took great pride in making sure your lunch was not only healthy and balanced but nice on the eyes as well! Presentation was half the battle of cooking in his (humble) opinion.
Today wasn't any different, after haphazardly washing up he waltzed into the kitchen and chose a fitting playlist for such a joyful morning. He knows what to make, one of your favorites, a very simple and delicious spread of kaarage, a rolled omelet, rice, and a mix of fruits and vegetables cut up in the cutest little shapes! (Never forgetting the homemade spicy mayo, of course.) It's a specialty of his - and more than that - it was the first lunch he made you that you had raved about to your coworkers, only boosting his ego evermore.
Humming along to the music he went through the motions of washing and cooking the rice, setting out all the ingredients he'd need, and placing all the dishware on the counter in an assembly line. The few times that you'd woken up early enough to witness this practiced scene you'd have to admit that it was impressive the way he had gotten it all down to a T. Like a drill sergeant he would lead the charge in the kitchen, at least in the mornings, and if you ever dared to lift a fingerโฆthe earful you'd get before work- But what else can you expect from the most loving husband in the world AND the leader of one of the top kpop groups in history?
It's like everything, all the problems and worries, drifted away during this time. The sole issue in Seungcheol's entire world being what you would eat for the day. It was his way of showing you that he still cared and that he was still very committed. With a job that kept him away from you for such long periods of time and that took up all his energy and attention when he was home, it only felt right to do something as small as wake up before you and devote some time to you - even if you weren't always there to see it.
It would be a very hard task to try and tear away the smile that grew from him as he carefully assembled the different pieces of your food into a bento box. The only change in expression coming from the way his brows would furrow and his mouth would form a pout when he was ultra-focused with a knife or when he was gently making the finishing touches.
He took the chicken from the hot oil and placed them on a paper towel-lined plate - he knew how much you hated the excess oil when you ate. Turning off the stove in a swift movement he turned his attention to slicing the egg roll into perfectly proportioned pieces that you could eat in one bite. Then the fruits and vegetables - today's variety, some blueberries, leftover chocolate-covered strawberries, and a small salad with cherry tomatoes, all served with a small toothpick - he took note of that little comment you had made about how eating things with a toothpick makes the experience a bit more fun.
With a little jaunt in his step, he moved to put the puzzle together in an eye-pleasing manner. And once he was satisfied - he stepped back from his masterpiece. His gift to you. He looked at the clock-
8pm.
Oh.
It's night time.
That's right.
He stilled completely, coming back to reality. He left the kitchen with a ruffle to his hair. Dragging his feet into the bedroom he let his hands roam around the cold sheets, desperately searching for your warmth - your figure.
This was your bed too! The one you shared. C'mon, you remember, right? You're supposed to be here.
He looked out the window, no slivers of sunlight. Just the light pollution of a bustling city.
It's late and you're supposed to be home now, works done. It's supposed to be done.
He balled up all the sheets in his two fists and knelt on the bed. Gritting his teeth through tears that didn't dare hold back his emotions. And he punched that mattress so damn hard he could swear it felt like a human fighting back against him. The tangling of the sheets feels like Seungkwan and Dino holding him back from doing something else to hurt himself. He screamed so loud that his throat hurt, and he choked himself with the sound until red and veins popped. Drunk on something akin to anger but closer to loneliness he headed face-first into a pillow - but oh it was yours. The one you laid on just a few days ago. His tears and snot smeared across the blank canvas created a gross mirage but he didn't care. He let himself sit there, inhaling everything you left. Wailing into your remnants - curling up into your side of the bed, what would always be your side of the bed.
You forgot your lunch. It's here with him. "So come back, y/n. I'm really fucking sorry."
A/N: Hey guys...been a minute (a few days) And I come back with this- I do really like this though. Love me some happy memories and train wreck tbh. Let me know what you lovelies think! Have a great weekend or week, depending on when you see this. (protip DO NOT read this while listening to "The Place Where He Inserted the Blade" almost shat tears) Please Reblog and Comment if you enjoyed ! (They act as power-ups for me)
Taglist (OPEN): @bemybabiibish @bath1lda