genres: hybrid, romance, found family, slow burn(ish)
series rating: mature (mentions of/references to death and abuse. eventual smut)
relationship(s): ot7 x female reader
status: ongoing
In the middle of what many would call nowhere, a sign glows bright yellow. Old, unmaintained, and on its last legs, the letter e flickers for a few seconds before going dark. H aven’s Door Motel, it now reads.
chapter index:
prologue | one | two | three | four | five | six | seven
Finished binging Lyihtl the other day and man is it so good 😭🔥
I love your writing style, the world building, the characters, It’s all so nice TvT I love how you’ve made the reader (like when she’d think in awkward situations if the roles were reversed and being quick to apologize for mistakes - love it when reader can communicate, her sense of humor and empathy) and her overall personality rn is just so fresh. Her bond with hobi tvt and how protective he is over her and the nagging hahahaha, definitely a new take I don’t see often for his personality but I love it. N our ‘mochi’ opening up hahaha looking forward to what you have in store for him (with his prev owner and everything) and the rest! The hints at a new character, I wonder if it’s Taehyung 🤔
But all in all thank you so much for writing your story, even if it’s not finished yet, we know it can take time to write, life can be busy and sometimes we lose passion and motivation but we’ll be waiting patiently if you choose to continue the story ^^, hope you stay safe and healthy and thank you again for writing and sharing this story !!
What a lovely comment! Thank you so much ❤️You're definitely right about my tumultuous relationship with both passion and motivation, but it warms my heart to hear that readers would still be interested in my little story
(Bonus: I've seen many people guessing that the new character is Taehyung -- I'll give a small hint and say that it's not him!)
babe i’m in love w LYIHTL but since it hasn’t been updated yet, i’d just like to know if you have recs for similar stories? i need to quench my thirst while waiting 😔
A personal favourite of mine is A Hundred Percent Human by @wrienne. They've built their own world of hybrids that I find wonderfully unique, and each character feels of their own in a way I only wish I could achieve in my writing
ngl I forgot I even followed you until i saw you in my feed 😭💀 I'm sorry it's just been so longg 🤧 how are you tho :3 hehe
Not gonna lie-- sometimes I forget I even have this account!
I'm doing moderately well; I'm in my fourth year of university now and hoping to graduate by the end of the winter 2025 term. While the workload is certainly no stem degree's worth, I do get overwhelmed from time to time... I used to write fanfiction as a way of winding down (or procrastinating, ha!) but now I don't feel like I have that luxury as much as I did during the peak of the pandemic
How are my lovely readers doing? I hope you've been well 🌙
was just thinking about you and your lovely story then got a notification of your reblog- i manifested this 💞✨
I'm so sorry for not updating in so long! I have so many ideas constantly churning in my mind and so many projects that I need to continue... I still remember all the directions and character progressions for each character in LYIHTL, but I am finding it so hard to put pen to paper these days 🌙
author, you still there? Been a while since we heard from you ;-;
I am alive! I am much more active on my main blog (sfw kpop ff but not bts), but I try not to connect these two accounts since the type of fanfiction I write here is quite niche/taboo. Since many people are against/find hybrid aus uncomfortable, I have not linked my main anywhere here, nor vice versa. (I also go by a different name on that account.)
If anyone would like to follow me there, you may dm me for the url, but know that nothing related to arduouslove/LYIHTL will be on that blog 🌙
Hello! I just finished reading the latest chapter of LYIHTL and I just love your writing 💜 The plot, the pacing, their personalities and their dynamic with each other is just 🫶 If you're still writing, I'm looking forward to the next chapter ☺️ Thank you for sharing your work with us
Thank you! I take pride in my characterization/dynamics, so it is so so nice to receive your compliments. To be honest, I have not worked on the series in quite some time. The story is still special to me, but I have a harder time finding motivation these days -- although sweet messages like this often have me re-opening the document and adding a few sentences! 🌙
omg it said that you updated 4 hours ago and I was like oMG THERES ANOTHER CHAPTER HOORAY but then it was just a reblog anyway i love you and your story and ill wait forever for it so don’t ever feel pressured to update 💕💕 have a nice day!!!!
Sorry love! I was actually worried about exactly this when I reblogged that post, but I'm happy and grateful for your patience. This answer is quite late, but I hope you have a wonderful day as well 🌙
Summary: As the daughter of one of the oldest families in the kingdom, when the king decides that it's you he wishes to marry, you're forced to make a decision and fulfill your duty, leaving behind everything you've ever known--and the only man you've ever loved.
Genre: established relationship, arranged marriage, star-crossed lovers, angst, smut
Word Count: TBD (currently: 8,797)
Warnings: sword fighting, swearing, unhappy marriage, the king is a giant asshole, nsfw: awkward first-time, hand-job, fingering, unprotected sex (more to be added)
Minors DNI
Teaser under the cut
“You shouldn’t torture him like that,” you say once he’s returned the book to your hands. “You know he isn’t suited for it.”
“Your father wants him trained.”
“You and I both know Namjoon has no business on a battlefield.”
At that, he laughs. “His form is really terrible.”
“Even I’m better than he is.”
“Is that right?”
“Oh come on, Yoon.” You roll your eyes and push him slightly. You both know you’re right. His father had trained you beside Yoongi, and while you hadn’t been as quick to the blade as the young knight, you could defend yourself well enough.
He stands, plucks the book from your hand once again, and leans in so that his face is mere centimeters from your own. “Come, then, my lady. Prove yourself.”
You roll your eyes. “You can’t be serious.”
“Deadly.”
He closes the gap, lips connecting to yours ever so briefly. Even though the kiss is short, it sets your veins alight all the same.
“Fine,” you say when he pulls back. “To battle, then, Min Yoongi.”
He smirks, and you steal a kiss when he helps you stand. For a moment, he has the audacity to look offended, but you push him out of the way.
“Come on,” you say. “You wanted to spar. Let’s get it over with.”
“We’ll see how smug you are when you’ve been defeated.”
You shrug and follow him to the training yard. It’s only a few feet from the tree you had been reading under, but your back had been to it, and you’d been unable to see Namjoon before he left. Now, though, you can see that your younger brother had left in a huff, his practice sword tossed carelessly to the side. You pick it up. It’s a bastard sword, longer than you’d like and a little on the heavy side, but it’ll do. You roll your wrist, testing the balance as you wait for Yoongi to ready himself.
As he turns to face you, you widen your stance. You know you look ridiculous, legs and arms wide, positioned better to climb a tree than for sword fighting. It has its intended effect, though, because Yoongi erupts into a fit of near-silent giggles, shoulders shaking and eyes crinkled at the corners.
“What are you doing?” he asks gleefully.
“Are we not fighting?” you question, deepening your voice to match Namjoon’s lower timbre. “Is this not how you do it?”
He almost drops his sword, he laughs so hard. “Okay, fine,” he says, body still shaking from giggles. “You can go back to your book.”
You smile. That hadn’t really been your intention, but you aren’t one to turn down an opportunity. You hand him the practice sword as you pass and open your mouth to leave him with one last quip about trying to be patient with Namjoon, but he catches your waist as soon as he can and pulls you flush against him. Immediately, your hands come up to rest on his chest, playing with the loose collar of his cream colored shirt.
“Can I help you, sir?” you ask coyly, tugging a little at the fabric over his collarbone.
“I don’t know,” he whispers, lips mere centimeters from your ear. “Can you?”
i agree with the person who said LYIHTL has become their comfort fic because it became my comfort fic too! i've reread it so many times that i have some parts memorized, yet despite that i'll still probably reread the whole thing again when it gets updated. of course whenever that is is up to you, there is no rush <3 no matter how long it takes, you still have a dedicated reader in me. btw i hope you check comments on ao3 too, i know it seems quiet on tumblr but LYIHTL on ao3 has so so much love <3
Thank you so much dear, it means the world that you like my writing enough to send this message ❤️🌙
I know the most recent post was two months ago and the REGRET I have at not being able to interact sooner? PALPITABLE, MY FRIEND. LYIHTL has become such a comfort place/fic to reread and go back to and I'll openly admit I had given up hope on it being updated (hey, life happens, right?) The writing is just?... fresh? clean? there's a clear story we're slowly leaning to and the interactions between everyone feels authentic and I love it dearly. I look forward to more members and a bright motel <3
Thank you so much dearie! I'm sorry about updating extremely slowly-- it's a bad habit of mine to start things I can finish -- but I am so so happy that people are still reading lyihtl. Thank you for sticking around! It means the world 🌙
OMGGGHHHH I MISSED LOVING YOU ISNT HARD TO LEARN SO MUCH. I absolutely adored the new chapter, I love that Jimin is slowly warming up to the reader and that him and hobi are finally getting along. I really enjoy their dynamics so much, and I can’t wait to see what happens win the new introduction to their little pack!! Thank you so much for the amazing chapter, can’t wait for the next one!
I absolutely love writing dynamics between characters so I'm so glad you're enjoying that aspect of lyihtl!
It’s the way you’ve gotten me hooked lol I just binge read all six chapters wayyyy to far into the night instead of sleeping lol
Can’t wait to read more!! No rush ❤️ just wanted to let you know I love it and your writing style! the cliffhanger of who the hybrid is was cruel but has made me even more excited for the next chapter! (Which admittedly is the point of a cliffhanger but dang 😭)
Hope you’re doing well!! ❤️
Thanks so much for reading, love! I know cliffhangers are annoying sometimes but I personally love writing them... the suspense!
I know I answered this quite late, but I hope you are well too🌙
