Hi! I’m Starlight :) This blog is mainly to get me motivated about writing again, as I stopped years ago due to my anxiety. I will take requests, but please only submit any if you don’t mind if I end up not getting to them! I’m very busy irl and rarely have time to sit down and write (or do any of my other hobbies T3T)
At the moment, I will only do headcanon requests! They’re the easiest format for me to write in, and have the highest chance of being taken. Please only request up to three characters when requesting!
Also as a warning, some characters might be a bit OOC! If this bothers you, please don’t request from me!
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Fandoms I will currently write for:
- ffxiv
- genshin impact
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What I will write:
- minor angst/ angst with a happy ending
- fluff
- polyamorous relationships
- canon x reader
What I will maybe write:
- smut
What I won’t write:
- heavy angst/ major character death
- any topic I’m uncomfortable with (will add to this as I come across them)
PREFACE. after one and a half years of pining over a guy who flat out rejected you, you finally decide that maybe it’s time to move on. but the universe must be playing jokes on you right now because he’s suddenly throttled back into your life? or in which al haitham is back in your dms which is a lot of nerve coming from a guy who suddenly disappeared on you over a year ago!
FEATURING. linguistics major! al haitham x polsci major! reader
GENRE. fluff, angst, university au
TAGLIST. send an ask / message if you wish to be added
AUTHOR’S NOTES. based on the 2009 romcom movie he’s just not that into you. i love that movie sm go give it a watch :]] also gave y/n a backbone here bc i’m tired of seeing us getting the shorter end of the stick in these unrequited romance stories
Tags: fluff, modern AU, gn reader, probably ooc Alhaitham, reader is sort of idol? they write and perform music and are popular lolol
Warnings: none
Word Count: 1064
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Alhaitham:
The two of you meet through a shared class- you, the shining star that everyone crowds around, and him, the unapproachable figure of perfection.
When your professor assigns your class its large project for the semester, she takes pity on you, and pairs you with Alhaitham. You’re less likely to be bothered and distracted by your group partner this way.
You shyly introduce yourself to Alhaitham, who merely hums in acknowledgement, before muttering that the two of you should meet later in the library for your project.
You quickly exchange numbers before heading your separate ways after class, your heart thudding in your chest as you do so
You’ve always thought that Alhaitham was cute, sure… but it was moreso just refreshing that he didn’t seem to care about who you were.
Alhaitham meanwhile, swears that something about you seems more familiar than just seeing you around in class.
It isn’t until he enters his shared apartment that it hits him.
Or rather, it’s Kaveh blasting songs of yours that causes him to recognize, “Oh, this is the artist Kaveh obsesses over.”
Surprisingly, you didn’t seem all that bad in person. At the very least, it looked like you’d do your share of the project instead of expecting him to complete it all.
Alhaitham tells Kaveh to turn his music down- no, he doesn’t care if it’s for his roommate’s ‘inspiration’, and mentally prepares himself for his meeting with you later.
For once, Alhaitham feels something akin to nervousness as he walks to your university’s library.
Why was that? Was he nervous to meet with you?
It was already getting dark outside when the two of you meet in a forgotten corner of the library.
“Shall we begin?” You softly smile at him before pulling out your laptop and study materials.
The two of you make good time, already knocking out a good chunk of work
And in the absence of the presence of others, you’re… different.
Less bubbly, and more… peaceful.
A touch nerdy too. Alhaitham finds out you’re a bookworm too
The two of you make light conversation. It’s pleasant and leaves both you and Alhaitham with a warm feeling in your chests.
By the end of your meetup, Alhaitham walks you to your car before leaving to find his.
These meetups continue over the next few months, but things gradually change
Meetings are no longer strictly at the library- hell, they’re not even strictly about the project either.
The park, cafes, bookstores, fast food restaurants- you name it, the two of you have been there.
Alhaitham starts listening to your music.
It started as a curiosity, eager to learn more about you and your passions
When asked about it by Kaveh, he waves him off, lying that it’s because he wants to know what’s so good about the music his roommate’s constantly blasting
Liar.
He enjoys your voice- maybe he strays towards your more calming tracks than the ones Kaveh listens to, but there’s an undeniable charm to it he cannot ignore.
The man is in deep, deep denial.
You, meanwhile, find yourself writing more and more love songs as time goes on.
You feel like you’re in high school again, lovesick over your first crush.
You didn’t expect Alhaitham to crash into your life like this, but he’s quickly nestled his way into your heart
You do your best to hide it, not wanting to ruin his perception of you, but you let your passions run wild with your music.
Even after your semester nears its end and the two of you pass your project with flying colors, the meetings don’t stop.
Though Alhaitham starts to have suspicions that his feelings (he hardly believes he’s even admitting that to himself) maybe, just maybe are reciprocated, after all.
He’s seen your newer songs, and at the vague mention of his looks in one of them, he feels confident enough to take action.
It’s the day after finals, and Alhaitham cryptically texted you to meet him at a nearby restaurant to celebrate passing your classes.
You’re a bit confused on the location, considering neither of you have ever met up anywhere so… formal and fancy, but you shrug and find something fitting to wear for the occasion.
You secretly hope that it’s something he’ll like, then shake your head. It’s best that you head out- you don’t want to be late.
To your surprise, you find him there early, fidgeting with his phone. He looks good.
Approaching, you greet him cheerfully, only for Alhaitham to look at you with wide eyes before averting them, red dusting his cheeks.
Weird.
Dinner is great, with even lovelier company, but you can’t deny there’s a bit of tension between the two of you.
“Alhaitham,” you begin. “Is something wrong?”
That seems to snap him out of his thoughts
His hands feel clammy and his heart beats wildly in its cage as he mentally prepares himself for what he’s about to say.
“y/n. I enjoy your company a lot, more than a friend should.” At seeing your widened eyes, he adds, “and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that way.”
The cocky bastard smirks at you as you struggle to answer (little do you know, every second that ticks by, the more he feels like he’s going to explode.)
“H-how…? How did you know?” Is all you manage to say.
He peers at you, then recites, “silver hair, jade eyes- I’m not sure who else that’d describe, really.”
You stare at him, mouth gaping, then-
“Wait, you listen to my music?”
Oh, how the tables have turned.
Suddenly, Alhaitham seems to find that the ceiling tiles are very interesting to look at, avoiding your gaze.
It’s adorable, really.
You were excited and flattered, albeit a little embarrassed.
“Well…” he begins.
“I didn’t know the almighty Alhaitham listened to *my* music! I’m truly honored.” you tease.
His face grows redder, but he peers at you with an adorable pout
“Well, do you deny it?”
“I meant what I wrote, Haitham… your feelings are more than reciprocated.” you end with a shy smile.
Imagine Kaveh’s look of complete and utter betrayal when he finds out the news that the two of you are dating.
Tags: fluff, high school AU, academic rival AU, gn reader, miscommunication (g'raha's)
Warnings: since it's a high school AU, it's assumed that wol/reader is the same age as Alphinaud.
Word Count: 1336
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Aymeric
Mr. class president
Chess club leader as well?
You, meanwhile, are the captain of various sports teams
As well as boasting a more than stellar gpa
It ends up being a competition of who will have the better college application - him, or you?
Whenever the two of you meet, it feels as though sparks are flying
The two of you will share pleasantries, but make no mistake - the tension is thick.
For every competition he wins, you make sure to win a couple more. For every academic ribbon you earn, he’s right there behind you.
Haurchefant and Thancred secretly have an ongoing bet to see when the two of you will finally get together.
And as time goes on, more and more of your friends join in on this bet
It seems that the feelings between the two of you are obvious to everyone… but you.
Every stolen glance, every blush, every rant about the other - it was maddening to have to watch two idiots clearly in love avoid their feelings over an inconsequential rivalry.
It’s only after the two of you graduate and receive acceptance letters into the same college, both with full ride scholarships, that Aymeric nervously asks you out.
“I know that we were at odds in high school… but seeing as we’re both here and our rivalry has ended in a tie…”
“Would you like to grab coffee with me?”
Congrats to Alisaie, who won $20 from everyone in your friend group.
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Alphinaud
The two of you are fellow debate team members
…however, the two of you are constantly trying to one up each other.
Who will capture the attention of the audience?
Who will have a more airtight argument?
You were known for your iron logic. It was tough, if at all possible for others to oppose your arguments
Alphinaud was meanwhile known for capturing the hearts of his audience
Surely a formidable duo, if only the two of you could get along…
As the semester drags on, the big competition for your debate team inched nearer and nearer
With all your mock debates with Alphinaud, you felt like you had done all that you could for tomorrow’s event
But it felt like something was missing…
It was Alphinaud who approached you, wanting to go over strategies
Begrudgingly, the two of you recognized that the other could provide helpful tips
Alisaie gives her brother a knowing look as the two of you settle in with your laptops and coffee. He avoids her look with red cheeks.
He feels sick the morning of the competition. He’s so nervous!
But when he hears you say that he better not lose to anyone but you, he feels some semblance of peace, followed by determination for the day ahead of him.
To no one’s surprise, the two of you crush your competition, leaving your opponents floundering for words as you leave them behind in the dust
No, the real surprise is how loudly the two of you cheer for each other upon victory - how proud you are for Alphinaud and how proud he is of you.
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Urianger
You’re unsure of when or how the two of you started competing to see who could read more books in the library.
Perhaps it was that the two of you saw each other there everyday
Or the fact that Moenbryda and Y’shtola seem to constantly egg the two of you on
Little did the two of you know, the roegadyn and miqote were trying to get the two of you together, as they had been trying to do for the past four years.
Maybe this will be the year…
Urianger found himself exploring sections of the library he wouldn’t usually frequent in hopes of being in your presence just a little longer.
His puppy love felt silly to him, but he couldn’t bring himself to stop, especially if you kept looking at him with that soft smile of yours
If given the chance, he’d make a whole new library for you filled with poems and flower words detailing his feelings for you.
If someone were to find one of your names in a library book’s checkout card, it was near guaranteed that the other’s name would be just under it.
Your name became synonymous with his, and vice versa
But a competition that was never meant to be one in the first place will fall apart, have its lines blurred and crossed.
Moenbryda and Y’shtola receive their answer one day when they approach your usual reading spot, only to find the two of you lounging together in one of the library’s bean bags, books long forgotten in favor of sleep wrapped in each other’s embrace.
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G’raha Tia
Could the two of you really call it a rivalry?
As far as anyone could see, the two of you just had a string of unusual coincidences.
The exact same schedule, lunch spots near each other, both being on the Tennis team - you saw him every hour of every school day.
So then, was it coincidence that his heart eventually began beating faster when you were around?
G’raha felt like he was going to explode, constantly in your presence
So, like any healthy and sane person does, he begins to (try to) avoid you.
Unfortunately for him, it’s almost impossible to avoid someone who shares your whole schedule
Oh, and you definitely noticed what he was doing.
Had you done something to offend the miqote?
Slowly, your friendship morphed into avoiding the other, both of you running from your feelings
When I say that everyone is tired of the two of you making puppy eyes at each other when you think no one is looking
I mean EVERYONE
It’s the twins who eventually get fed up and decide to act on it, forcing the two of you to put the tennis equipment away together, just to get the two of you to talk.
The silence is deafening as the two of you awkwardly clean up
It’s when the two of you brush fingertips and he recoils like he’d been burned that you snap.
“Am I really that disgusting to you?” You question, frowning.
Upon recognition of what he’s done, G’raha scrambles for an explanation, but eventually sighs and gives in, telling you the truth, he’d always had a crush on you, and hoped it’d fade away with time.
News flash, his feelings only got worse
He sincerely apologizes, not expecting any reciprocation or forgiveness
And is shocked when you give a relieved giggle.
“I’ve always liked you too, idiot.”
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Y’shtola
Y’shtola was going to destroy you.
Well, perhaps that’s a bit too strong.
There was an internship available for fresh graduates under a well known researcher, and both you and Y’shtola were competing for a recommendation for said internship
Anyone who witnessed the two of you would admit that it’s a bit scary to watch the two of you interact.
As they say, an immovable object met an unstoppable force.
Even your teacher is a bit intimidated by whatever’s going on between the two of you, but given that they’re receiving help from the two of you, they’ll keep quiet about the fact that they can give you both the recommendation.
Though the two of you were at odds, it didn’t stop you both from completing your work together swiftly and without complaint.
You couldn’t help but feel as though Y’shtola enjoyed riling you up - but even as you tried to resist the temptation to reply to her, you failed every time
Luckily for Y’shtola, out of everyone she could have this silly competitive streak with, it was you. Oh, how cute you look when you’re upset, lips pursed and eyebrows furrowed.
Upon the realization that both of you got the recommendation, an eerie silence entered the room.
All that competition for nothing?
How embarrassing.
And if anyone noticed the two of you walking to a coffee shop, hands entwined after this whole mess?
They’re better off not mentioning it.
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a/n - I apologize if I wrote anyone ooc hehe... I'm not used to writing for many characters so I just took em and ran (shrug)
This man has no issues with letting you lounge around the Dawn Winery, taking naps as you please
In his eyes, he at least knows that you’re safe among his staff
And better yet, he knows you’re always down to cuddle and nap together when he trudges through his doorstep, tired and ready for some rest.
Even if he already runs warmer than most due to his pyro vision, there’s a certain comfort in coming home to a warm bed with his beloved resting in it.
You’re his sleeping beauty
Expect him to get cute bird plushies for you to cuddle with when he’s not home
If you haven’t gone out in a while because of your sleep schedule, Diluc will try his best to get you out of the house for a while
He can rely on his staff to take care of the tavern for today - he’s too busy planning a picnic date for the two of you!
If you really can’t bring yourself to get up, he understands. But won’t you try to fight it, just for now? He promises the fresh air will be good for you.
He’ll even offer to carry you there.
Is 100% serious about that by the way- he’ll carry you and the picnic supplies
Anything for his beloved
The gentle breeze feels refreshing on your skin, and the fresh fruit packed for the two of you tastes even sweeter on your tongue.
But the true, tooth-rottingly sweet thing here is the way that Diluc gazes at you, as though you’re an angel that’s chosen to grace *his* presence.
The two of you chat as the morning turns to afternoon, and the rising heat and food in your stomach makes your eyes droop lower and lower.
“Rest now, angel. I’ll carry you back home,” Diluc whispers to you with a kiss to your temple.
He’s careful not to wake you on the way back, and makes sure to tuck you in before continuing on with his day.
I’m using #MarchoftheTropes as inspo for snippets and headcanons!
Day 2: Blind Date
Warnings: None(?)
Pairing: Magnai/Reader
Word Count: 423
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Magnai Oronir:
Sadu put him up to this.
It was originally to get Magnai to stop whining in her general vicinity about his Nhaama, blah blah blah, but-
When you agreed to the idea of a blind date as well, she decided: you two losers would fit well together anyway.
Magnai chokes on air when he sees you
The Warrior of Light, normally seen in armor or adventuring clothes… in casual wear??? Clothes that perfectly match your features, at that?
He’s floored
You’re equally surprised
It’s not that often that you see the Oronir outside of the Steppe, and he looks almost… natural here at the restaurant you two met at in Kugane
“Sadu did well to match me with someone deserving of my radiance.”
Ah. There’s the Magnai you know. You give him a deadpan stare, and he seems to wilt under your look.
He seems… nervous?
“Apologies… You look lovely tonight.”
Surprised that he seems to have dropped his charade, you decide to give it a shot.
The two of you pass the time while waiting for your food with stories of your youth, and you find out a good bit about Magnai, his sisters, and his life on the Steppe.
In turn, you regale him with your adventures across Eorzea. He seems particularly interested with your fights with primals, eyes gleaming with approval as you speak of your victories.
Food is wonderful, though you do catch him muttering to himself about treating you to a proper feast sometime.
He also puffs up in pride watching you give a disapproving stare to a waitress who seems to be eyeing him. That you would want priority in his attention…!
The night was… surprisingly nice. You certainly didn’t expect this turn of events when you made the impulsive decision to accept Sadu’s proposal of a blind date, but you wouldn’t mind a repeat of this date.
It seemed that Magnai was like minded in this sentiment, even going so far as to walk you back to the inn you were staying at before leaving.
“This was… fun. Would you be open to me visiting you sometime?” You tentatively ask him.
It seems to jolt him out of his thoughts as he hastily replies, “Of course! I would expect no less,” then hastily adds on, “...I would be honored.”
You chuckle at his antics, and kiss him on the cheek.
“Good night, Magnai.”
Sadu’s plan worked, but alas
Now she has to deal with him gushing about you whenever they’re forced to be near each other.
Tumblr makes it a pain to get on here since I don't have an account, but I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your first post!! I can't wait to see any stuff you write in the future! :> Hope you have a good day!
I’m using #MarchoftheTropes as inspo for snippets and headcanons!
Day 1: Almost Kiss
Warnings: None(?)
Pairing: Aymeric/Reader
Word Count: 308 Words
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Aymeric wants to kiss you so badly. It’s a need etched into his skin- one that’s carved itself into his very soul. To feel your lips against his, to pull you closer…
The two of you were sharing dinner at his estate after one of your adventures, and wine flowed freely as you regaled him with tales. It was a comforting feeling, really. Having a friend to confide in, and for him to truly listen to you; all your minor gripes, your triumphs, your failures… you would be lying if you said that feeling of camaraderie hadn’t melted into… more, overtime, but ultimately it was too risky. What with him being the Lord Speaker, and you the Warrior of Light, it was impractical. A political scandal waiting to happen, not to mention the lengths of time you were far from Ishgard, anyway.
And yet, you allowed yourself these small moments where you quietly watched him sip from his goblet, and wondered what it could be like if nights like these never had to end.
Eventually reality settles in, and you prepare to take your leave. Aymeric hates to see you go, for who knows when next he’ll see you, if that day will even come. After all, the life of the Warrior of Light is a trying one, and survival is never truly guaranteed. He longed to selfishly keep you to himself anyway, warm and safe within his arms. He allows himself to hug you goodbye, to look you in the eye as you crane your head upwards, to lean in, throw caution to the wind and lay his heart bare for you…
And he gives you a chaste kiss on the forehead instead, wishing you a safe journey back to Mor Dona.
Perhaps I’ll gather the courage on our next outing, Aymeric muses to himself.
Just maybe.
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A/N: Sorry for any grammatical errors! It’s the first time I’ve written anything other than academic essays in years :,3c Requests for headcanons are open!
