I had fun writing the last one! Hereās some moar that I was thinking about :))
Definitely would probably have some of your wardrobe if you like to wear oversized shirts, jackets and plaid. You guys would like borrowing jackets from each other and love seeing each other wear them. But he would look so good in them. He canāt help but want to try your clothes! Youāve got good taste. āHey Cay have you seen my-ā you round the corner spotting him wearing your fav apparel. But he definitely looks good in it, āYou know what, itās ok, you can wear it for now.ā :)
When he is cooking at home, he would call you to the kitchen to give you the spoon to taste test of the food. There is definitely times you donāt really need to taste it, because you know itās going to be bomb, but if youāre a foodie you love taste testing! If you try and sneak to taste more out of the pan and he catches you, he will give you a warning look while smiling, maybe even gently pulling you away from the food with his evol, and tell you to āNuh-uh, I know youāre ready for it but wait until dinner to eat, okay?ā
Thereās videos on TikTok from Sandydrezner of a couple eating steak together. I feel like itās so romantic just hanging out listening to music having dinner with each other, vibing out with music in the background, being close. I can see Caleb feeding you and you doing the same. Enjoying the flavor, talking about what would be good with steak for future dinners and putting whatever sauce and toppings for it while drinking your fav beverages.
When you guys would be far from each other, you would have little dates on FaceTime, watching movies giving commentary to it, and even having a dinner. Heāll even surprise you by having food sent to you. Heāll let you know in a text; āGuess what pipsqueak?ā āWhat?ā Then you hear knocking at the front door āCheck whatās at your door for youā :) boom itās your fav food he knows you love.
If you go to a concert heāll stay close to you, maybe behind you swaying with you to the music. If you guys have a little bit of space you would have fun dancing. If you want a drink, heāll get them for you and share the drink a lil bit, while also keeping an eye on you. Caleb being Happy to see you singing your heart out to the lyrics from your favorite artist with his arms around you having a good time. Imagine singing romantic lyrics while turning to look at him to sing it for him while caressing his face :ā) (Thinking of Young and Beautiful by Lana del Rey, āDear lord when I get to Heaven, please let me bring my man!ā)
Pairing: Steve Rogers x Fem!Reader
Word Count: 3,068
Summary: Telling Steve about your stalker opens the floodgates of emotions youād been suppressing for monthsā¦ and youāre not the only one who gets swept away by their feelings.Ā
Warnings: AU. AI!Bot!Steve. Reader is anxious, stressed, and prone to panic, traumatized, too. Stalking and delulu behavior (not from Steve). Explicit language. Explicit sexual content. Attempted sexual assault (not by Steve). Unfavorable representation of the police. Angst.Ā Ā
A/N: My lovelies!! Iām so excited to share AI!Steveās next part with you all. I know quite a few of you really love him, so enjoy! ā¤ļø
P.S. This part is a direct continuation of where we left off in their first part, so be sure to read that if you havenāt already.Ā
Superior AI Masterlist
āI met him at the local farmerās market back home,ā you started, your voice quavering as you allowed your frazzled mind to return to that day.Ā
The day that had seemed so insignificant at the time but wound up changing the course of your life forever.Ā
The day that you wished with everything inside of you that you could go back and completely erase from your experience.Ā
āHe seemed so nice and sweetā¦ā you trembled, your voice going distant as you rememberedā¦
āI dunno,ā you hesitated, gnawing on your lower lip as you eyed the small plant. It really was so cute and would be the perfect pop of color on your new entryway table, butā¦ āIām so terrible with plants,ā you confessed, your guilty gaze flickering up to the man who ran the plant and flower booth.Ā
His smile was softāhis bright blue eyes twinkling in amusementāas he ducked his head to meet your gaze more fully. āI promise this plant is practically unkillable. And I can give you a little card with easy, detailed instructions to help you care for it.ā
You sighed, your fingers gently touching the healthy, vibrant leaves of the plant. It really was calling to you for some reason. āOkayā¦ā your eyes caught the manās, and you frowned playfully. āBut if I kill this thing, its blood is on your hands.ā
He laughed, and it lit up his entire face, which only grew more handsome in his delight. You felt your belly swoop at the sight, at the way he was watching you with a spark of interest you hadnāt had directed your way in a long time.
āIām Cole, Turner,ā he introduced himself, holding out his big, rough hand for a shake.Ā
You didnāt hesitate to slip your hand into his, noticing the way he cradled it more than shook it, the way his touch lingered longer than necessary.Ā
āAnd Iād happily get blood on my hands for you,ā he grinned, then froze, his eyes going wide as he registered his own words.Ā
There was a beat of silence as you both stared at each other, and then Cole grimaced as he let your hand slip from his.Ā
āSorry, that sounded more suave and less serial killer-y in my head,ā he cringed, broad shoulders hiking up to his ears.
You laughed, utterly charmed by this sweet, handsome stranger. āNoted,ā you murmured in amusement, watching the way Coleās cheeks glowed pink as he started to gently package your plant for the car ride home.Ā
You took a shaky breath as you hugged yourself tightly, feeling a chill dance along your spine as you thought of Cole, of the fact that you had been genuinely interested in him, and so happy he seemed to feel the same way.Ā
You glanced over at Steve to find him watching you with this look of sympathetic concern. His eyes were so soft and earnest as they met yours, that you had to remind yourself that he was a robot and not an actual person.
āYou couldnāt have known the way things would turn out,ā he assured you.Ā
āNo,ā you shook your head slowly. āI really couldnāt have. Cole was so lovely at first. Always had new plants set aside for me at the market, always checking in on the ones I had previously bought. It only took a few visits before he asked me out, and I was happy about it,ā your voice broke as tears began to flood your vision. āI had no idea what I was getting myself intoā¦ā
The longer you sat across the dinner table from Cole, the more uneasy you grew.Ā There was this intensity to him tonight, an almost manic gleam in his eyes as he leaned in close and rambled about finally settling down, how relieved his parents would be, how he couldnāt wait to have children, how the farm was the perfect place to raise a familyā¦
āWow,ā you couldnāt help but blurt, laughing uncomfortably as you glanced away. āYou really know what you want, huh?ā
āI do,ā Cole hummed, and when your gaze hesitantly returned to him, it was to find him watching you in this way that made all of your hair stand on end.Ā
In that moment, as a chill skittered its way up your spine, you felt like prey, and it was nowhere near as sexy as the dark romances you read made it out to be.
Instead of thrilled or flattered, you felt sick. You felt dread the longer Cole stared at you, and disappointment, too, because you had been so excited for this date.Ā
āSo, how many kids do you want?ā Cole asked, reaching for his wine glass and taking a drink.Ā
āWell,ā you laughed awkwardly, fiddling with the napkin spread across your lap. āI never actually said I wanted kids, soā¦ā
āOh you were definitely meant to be a mother,ā Cole scoffed, a knowing smile tilting his lips as his eyes slowly trailed over you, making your skin crawl. āI can already see it now. One baby perched on your hip and another growing in your belly. Youād be so beautiful pregnant, glowing.ā
This time, you were the one reaching for your wine glass, taking a deep gulp as you discreetly glanced at your watch, praying for dinner to be served so you could get the hell out of here.Ā
Once you were finally home a couple of hours later, you still felt icky at the way Cole had tried to kiss you goodnight and seemed very disappointed when youād evaded him and gone in for a quick, fleeting hug instead.Ā
You waited a while, until you were sure he was home, before texting him to thank him for dinner but also let him know that it wasnāt going to work between the two of you.Ā
The deluge was instant.Ā
One text after another flooding the chat thread you had with Cole. Asking why. Refuting your shutdown. Telling you he knew the two of you were meant to be together. That he had never felt this way about anyone.
Then he tried to call you. Repeatedly. Your phone blew up until you finally blocked him with trembling fingers, feeling beyond anxious and strangely scared before turning your phone off entirely and trying to wind down for bed.Ā
āI thought that would be the end of it, you know?ā you whispered, gaze distant and fixed on the fireplace as you twisted your fingers in your lap. āI didnāt dare return to the farmerās market, I avoided it instead. But it only took a couple of weeks before it started to feel like I was being watched any time I left my home. Then Cole confirmed my suspicions by cornering me one day after workā¦and I never told him what I did or where I workedā¦ā
āCole?!ā your voice was pitched highāunnaturally soāyour panic bleeding into your tone as Cole pressed you up against the driverās side door of your car. āWhatā¦howā¦ā
āYou canāt just avoid me forever!ā he huffed, gripping your shoulders hard enough to bruise and make you squeak in pain. āSorry,ā he relented his harsh touch immediately, but kept his hands on you, his fingers petting instead of gripping now as you squirmed and tried to recoil. āLook, I justā¦ I canāt stop thinking about you, and I just know if you gave me another chanceāā
āCole, youāre at my work right now,ā you said firmly despite your voice shaking, despite your terror. āHow did you even know where to find me?ā
He looked away, jaw clenched as he remained silent.Ā
āPlease, you need to go,ā you trembled.Ā
āNo!ā he shook his head, eyes blazing as they returned to you. He took a breath, deflating a little at the look of sheer terror on your face. āPlease, sweetheart, Iām sorry for scaring you, I justā¦ I need you.ā
āWe hardly know each other.āĀ
āWhen you know, you know, and I know, with everything inside of me, that youāre it for me. Youāre all I want, pleaseā¦ā
You squealed and jerked away as Cole leaned in and tried to kiss you.Ā
It was instant the way his eyes flashed with displeasure, with malice.Ā
āDonāt do that,ā he snarled, his fingers digging into your arms as he shoved you back against your car with enough force to make you whimper. He opened his mouth again, but before he could speak, one of your colleagues was calling your name from across the parking lot, sounding concerned.Ā
It was enough to have Cole cursing under his breath before turning on his heel and racing from the parking lot, leaving you weak from fear as your coworker rushed over and asked if you wanted them to call the police.
āBut I didnāt want to get Cole in trouble, I didnāt want to make this a big thing, you know?ā You sniffled, batting away a stray tear. āI just wanted him to leave me alone.ā
āBut he didnāt?ā Steve guessed, a tic popping in his jaw as you slowly shook your head.Ā
Curling into the corner of the sofa, you whispered, āNo, he didnātā¦āĀ
You werenāt sure what woke you up, but you startled awake nonetheless, feeling the furthest thing from well rested, as your sleep quality had deteriorated over the past few months due to everything happening with Cole.
Just as you thought his name, you realized that he was standing over you.
That it wasnāt just another nightmare or night terror, that Cole Turner was in your bedroom right nowānaked, his bare chest heaving as he stroked his cock slowly and shushed your terrified whimper.Ā
āShhh, donāt screamāā he started as you opened your mouth to do just that. He cursed, lunging at you, pressing the hand he had been using to touch himself over your mouth to muffle your cry for help.Ā
You struggled wildly beneath him, something about feeling the weight and warmth of himāhis bare skin, his wiry chest hairāit made you feel sick, but it also made you feel angry.
So you slapped at him, clawed at him, continuing to shriek against his damp palm as he tried to subdue you.Ā
āShh shh shh, itās okay! Baby, please, just let me show you how good we can be together,ā he groaned as all your writhing and twisting had his hard cock getting trapped against the blankets bunched at your stomach. āFuck, I know youāre gonna feel so good, cause you were made for meāāĀ
Coleās words morphed into a pained cry as you bit his palm hard enough to draw blood, hard enough to have him jerking away from you as he cradled his hand and stared at you with wide eyes.Ā
Then you opened your mouth and screamed for all you were worth.Ā
You didnāt stop screaming when Cole scrambled out of the bedroom window he had left open, and onto the fire escape. You didnāt stop screaming when your neighbor pounded on your front door asking if you were okay, or when you heard the police sirens in the distance growing closer.Ā
You didnāt stop screaming until your voice finally gave out. You sank back against your headboard, sobbing and shaking, feeling like you were going to be sick as adrenaline surged through your body, mixing with the fear and disgust rioting within your very bones.
āBut they didnāt believe me, the cops,ā you explained. āNot when it was all said and done.āĀ
At the sound of displeasureāof offenseāthat Steve made, your tear-filled eyes finally focused and returned to him.
āColeās parents gave him a fake alibi, and the cops boiled it down to it was dark and I was hysterical because Iād been stressed and suffering from insomnia. They had no proof, it was my word against his, andā¦ā you shrugged, more tears spilling over as you whispered, āThey did nothing. So I moved here and left everything behindāmy whole life, my career, my friends and family. Everything.ā
You shook your head in disbelief that this was now your lifeāyour unwanted reality. Ā
āWhat else was I supposed to do? I knew he wouldnāt stop. He wonāt stop,ā your face crumpled as you dropped your head into your hands, feeling panic rise within you as you thought of Cole, of how relentless he had been, of the fact that he was still out there. āHeāll never stop.ā
Steve was crouching before you in a heartbeat, holding out the box of tissues from the side table, looking hesitant and so concerned as he touched his free hand to your knee and gave it a squeeze.
You shuddered at the soft touch, realizing that you hadnāt been touched by another since that night with Cole. But this was so differentāSteveās touch made you feel safe and cared for.Ā
Which, for some reason, only made you cry harder.
āI will keep you safe,ā Steve promised. āItās my number one objective, my sole mission. The whole reason why I exist is to protect you.ā
It took a moment for Steveās words to sink in, for you to realize that you werenāt alone in this anymore, that you had support now.Ā
That you had Steve.Ā
āI-Iāve been so scared and alone,ā you cried. āThey didnāt b-believe me! How could they not believe me?ā
āI believe you,ā Steveās voice was soft, but his words were firm. āI will always believe you.ā
āWhat if he finds me? What if I have to spend the rest of my life running and hiding from him?ā
Steve shook his head, not one solitary doubt flickering across his painfully handsome face as he assured you, āI wonāt let that happen.āĀ
There was a fierceness to Steve nowāin his words, in his gazeāand for a moment, you forgot what he was, and what he wasnāt.
Because he seemed like so much more than a machine.
And maybe thatās why you were finally allowing yourself to fall apart, because you had someone else now to help you pick up the pieces, to help you hold all of this.Ā
You were no longer all alone in the darkness, being crushed beneath an unbearable weight.
āI donāt want to live like this,ā you whispered brokenly. āIām so tired and Iām so scared and I donāt want to live like this anymore! I canāt do this anymore, I canāt. I canāt, I canāt, I canāt.ā
You hunched over your lap as you sobbed, rocking back and forth, your body buzzing with grief and overwhelm, with absolute turmoil as you finally surrendered to all of the feelings you had been harboring and suppressing for months on end.
You were so lost to it all, that it took a few moments for you to realize that you were pressed against a warm, firm chest. That you were crying into Steveās shoulder as he gently smoothed his hands up and down your back in soft, soothing strokes.
For some reason, the gesture of comfort only made you cry harder.Ā
When Steve asked if he could hold you, all you could do was nod before collapsing against him entirely, letting him hold you through the tidal waves of emotion, your calm and steady anchor who, despite the maelstrom raging inside of you, made you feel safe and cared for in his tight embrace.
A little while later found you on the sofa, tucked beneath the cradle of Steveās arm, your body pliant and tension free for the first time in weeks as you slept soundly against his chest.Ā
Of course Steve had been briefed on your situation before being delivered to you, but seeing the toll everything had taken on you firsthandāand how vulnerable you truly wereāit had Steve experiencing something unexpected.
Beyond his programmed duty to keep you safe, Steve felt this overwhelming need to protect you, to take care of you, to take away all of your pain and distress.Ā
And it wasnāt so much his undeniable attachment to youāand how quickly it had formedāthat had Steveās brow furrowing.Ā
It was the fact that he felt at all.Ā
Because machines shouldnāt have emotions.Ā
Not even top-of-the-line, meticulously designed custom AIs like him should feel.
But Steve couldnāt deny that he felt strong empathy for you, as well as a fierce desire to keep you safe. It was like a living, breathing thing clawing at him from the inside out.Ā
And it only grew stronger as Cole Turnerās photo flickered across Steveās vision.Ā
Heād gone a few steps further than all of the information on your situation that Sam had already uploaded to his mainframe, running his own in-depth research on the offender as you slept. Seeing Cole for himself, and recalling how terrified and disturbed you had been as you recounted your experiences with himā¦
It had Steveās vision bleeding red at the edges.
It had him feeling anger, no, fury for the first time ever.Ā Ā
And that unexpected, unexplainable ripple of feelingāof something more and outside of his programmingāhad Steve going rigid in his seat.
It had him worrying that perhaps there was a flaw in his design, in his functioning, in his ability to take care of you like you needed and deserved.Ā
Steveās vision flashed green as he initiated diagnostics on himself, coding now speeding across his sight, as he made a mental note to send any findingsāand his concernsāto Sam once the process was complete.
But just as quickly as the thought had come to him, it was pushed aside as you shifted against him, murmuring in your sleep.Ā
Steveās eyes flew to you, softening as he watched you frown in your sleep.Ā
He moved before he realized itābefore his programming caught up with his actionsāhis hand smoothing over your head in a slow, gentle caress that immediately had you sinking against him and the line between your brows smoothing.
His touch seemed to have a mind of its own, and Steve could only watch, feeling a sense of helplessness for the first time, as his fingers traced along your face, mapping the terrain of your skin.Ā
As he looked down at you sleeping against him and processed the way you clung to him, how your fingers curled into the front of his shirt, Steve felt something else that he knew shouldnāt be possible.
Something that should be cause for concern and reported to Sam immediatelyā¦
RIP slow burn, sorry to say. Or sorry not sorry, I canāt decide yet lolll.Ā
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american pie. | steve and bucky (18+)
įÆā the dbf! mini-series masterlist.
ā¤· dbf!steve rogers x f!reader x dbf!bucky barnes
āļø warnings: nsfw, smut, age gap, forbidden relationships, dips into taboo territory, jealousy, possessive behavior, size difference, angst, miscommunication, arguments, alcoholism and recovery, smoking, hurt/comfort
āļø a/n: happy fourth of july! this mini-series will contain sensitive topics. each fic will be tagged accordingly. no posting date, but they will eventually all be written. series playlist
main masterlist | more steve and bucky x reader fics
ā chapter one ć wc: 10.8k ć
synopsis ā Your dad always kept his inner circle of friends small and close. Steve Rogers was one of them. He was respectful, kind, and someone you looked up to and trusted. What you didn't understand, though, was how your dad could also be best friends with a broody, grumpy man like Bucky Barnes. But when your dad leaves for a work trip over the Fourth of July, Bucky decides to remind you exactly why heās so close with your fatherāexcept Steve keeps getting in his way to stop him.
ā chapter two (coming soon)
synopsis ā After Steve walks in on a heated moment between you and Bucky, he finds himself overcome with angerāangry at Bucky for blurring the lines between a best friend and his daughter, and angry at you for letting it happen. But most of all, heās angry at himself for wanting a taste of you, too. And the longer he goes without it, the more he loses himself.
ā chapter three
ā chapter four
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Actionable Ideas for Challenging Infold Over Valko's Release (Updated!)
A lot of LADS fans are really upset over Infold's decision to shelve Valko. This is my attempt at creating action items for fans wanting to do something but are unsure where to start.
Here are some methods for giving Infold feedback:
Sign this petition and this petition
Reply to their posts on X (Twitter)
Comment on their Instagram posts and unfollow them
Comment on their Facebook posts and unfollow them
Comment on their YouTube videos and unfollow them
Comment on their XHS/RedNote posts and unfollow them
Join their official Discord Server and voice your dissatisfaction
Leave a 1-star review on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
Complete the survey in the Love and Deepspace app by selecting the box/pencil icon in the top right corner of the home screen
"Suggest" Valko's release in the Love and Deepspace app by going to Settings > More > Support, then select "Suggestion"
(If you want to be slightly passive-aggressive) On 9 July, go to Settings > More > Support, then select "Bug Report" and fill out the report stating that the promised Valko content is missing
Uninstall the LADS app after sending feedback, unless you want to continue using Support as another place to give repeated feedback
Remember: if we want Infold to listen to us, we MUST remain persistent, civil, and demonstrate our affection for the game. I highly doubt they will be intimidated by non-CN players, which means we are held to a different standard. What is effective for them will not be effective for us.
With that said, remember these do's and dont's:
Do vary your written feedback. Making each piece of feedback you give at least slightly different, particularly in emails, will ensure your thoughts are not filtered out.
Do repeatedly submit/post/send your feedback over the next few weeks. Email them today, in a few days, on 9 July, and in the weeks after. Post on their social media every day. Overwhelm them and show them this isn't going to go away over a few free Wishes.
Do prepare to CONTINUE submitting/posting/sending your feedback over the next few months. Infold needs to see that we won't let this issue go. Schedule emails to be sent to them over the next 3 months. Draft X posts today and copy and paste them to post in a few months time. Draft your long-form in-app feedback in preperation for the update and the upcoming banners. Create reminders to check and comment on their posts weekly. Don't let them get comfortable. Be a dog with a bone (lol).
Do maintain a polite tone in your feedback (even when you are issuing a threat like leaving the game).
Do specify your current disappointments, long-term criticisms, and expectations for the future of the game should you continue to play. For example, don't just say you want more Main Story updates; specify that you want them every three months.
Do clearly isolate your long-term issues with the game from the current issue of Valko's release. Make it clear that those issues are not resolved by delaying or permanently canceling Valko's debut.
Do talk positively about whatever you can (ie. enjoying other LIs, enjoying the content of the Main Story itself, appreciating the worldbuilding, etc). This may feel difficult, but it demonstrates that you are a passionate player. Infold can assume that a player so invested in the game would need something drastic to push them to leave.
Don't use profanity.
Don't reference CN players.
Don't bring up Infold's past mistakes. We need to stay focused on the current issues.
Don't criticize anything about Valko's teased content. This one may be unpopular, I know. If Infold is pulling back Valko's release, I don't think it's likely that they will be willing to invest any more time and money into his development. If they continue to get more and more criticisms about him and don't care to change anything about him, they will never release him. I'm not minimizing any fan's concerns; I'm suggesting we choose a priority.
If you are unsure where to start, here are some talking points:
Express your excitement over Valko (bonus points if you give reasons why). Did you come back from a long hiatus for him?
Express your disappointment over not having Valko in the game. How will it impact your enjoyment of the game?
Describe how you prepared for his anticipated arrival.
ā¢ In-game (farm for dias, bought packs, etc)
ā¢ On your devices (created storage space, bought a new device, etc)
ā¢ Financially (budgeted for buying packs upon his release, etc)
Describe how you engaged in fandom around Valko. Did you create fanart, fanfiction, or other fanworks? How much were you consuming fanworks showcasing him? Demonstrating how beloved he was before any real content of his being released indicates a warm reception if/when he is released.
What are the current issues you experience with the game? Be specific. Describe exactly how they impact your gameplay. Suggest a concrete way those issues could be resolved. Assert that Valko's release being postponed or canceled will not resolve these issues.
Express concern for the changes to their planned story arc his absence would create. Question if those changes would be as enjoyable as their original plan.
(If you're feeling up to it) Acknowledge the amount of time, effort, and money that must have gone into creating Valko. Let them know it would disappoint you to see it go to waste.
Infold made a terrible decision. We need to take action and let Infold know that a large portion of the LADS fanbase wants Valko to be released at some point. Let's try to remain positive where we can, engage in positive fandom, and do our best to make our voices heard by Infold.
Thanks to @shivasdarknight, @adehsroyal, and @alyxzenia for their contributions!
And that's the part that's making me lose my fucking mind.
We lost an entire section of the MAIN STORY.
The livestream literally told us Valko's release was going to reveal more about the Aethercoreāone of the biggest mysteries in Love and Deepspace and something that's been central to the plot from the very beginning.
So now what?
You think they can just delete him and nothing changes?
Do people genuinely think you can rip out an entire story arc without consequences?
Everything that was supposed to be revealed through Valko now has to be rewritten, redistributed, or outright cut. The main story is going to have to be retconned. Future updates are going to have to be reworked. Characters may have to be rewritten just to fill the gap he leaves.
If you're celebrating this because you "won," I sincerely hope you understand what you've actually cheered for.
