#227 words

[mourningliliesmorningglories]

microfic may day 14: burning

microfic may 15: future

drarry. slightly nsfw. 227 words. (apologies I am playing catchup)

read the other days here!

Draco was in his lap. Harry was burning up, hands on waists and muscles tense. He was borderline frantic with the weight draped over him, panting into the open mouth pressed against his.

His hands travelled down, settling in between the dip of Draco's waist and the slacked waistband of his dress trousers. He pushed down, hips pressing back up into the space between them—

A yelp. Draco let out a yelp.

The both paused, frozen in the moment.

Harry panicked, eyes blinking rapidly as he examined the scene for what possibly could've gone wrong.

"I'm sorry—" "It's just—"

The words were clumsy and overlapped, but they released the moment of tension nonetheless.

Draco knocked his forehead against Harry's with a groan.

"Well, its just-" he blinked and waved a hand. "Y'know..."

"I know what?" Harry gave reassuring rub against his back.

"I've seen the map." He stared right at Harry then back down into his lap. "I've just... never been boots to the ground."

And Merlin, Harry couldn't hold it in. A giggle? No raucous laughter.

Draco was flushed red, head buried into the crook of Harry's shoulder, but even he let out a breathy chuckle that landed right on Harry's skin.

They had the simultaneous thought, not that either of them knew, that the future would be fine, so long as it looked like this.

[soaprunsfast]

What Do American Values Mean to You?

The classic American values are equality and individual freedom but who are these values really directed towards? Being in America gives you a place that isn't wrecked from war. It gives us running water, electricity, and clean water; that privilege anyone can acknowledge. America is the land of opportunities but for who? People of color are not in favor of these values, they are directed to white people but for the people of color, what do we have? Do people of color have the privilege to be in political situations? No negative stereotypes? Positive media representation? Do people take us seriously and listen to our voices? Are tons of POC not fetashized for their skin color and culture? POC do not hold any real privilege other than being in a heavily developed country. Yes I agree that we are definitely more fortunate than others, that i can acknowledge but do we all, as people, have equal rights or standing? Especially in the media and financially? The american values are good morally and we love to see it but lets be honest here, most of our values are directed towards white people. As the years go on we try our best to get positive LGTBQ and POC representation but until then, 'justice and liberty for all' will not be for us. American values will not be for us.

[rafaelrodriguez117-blog]

The first time I either saw this billboard, I had to look at twice before I even tried to understand what they were saying. But that is the appeal of the advertisement itself, you have to look at it over and over again to get its meaning. By then, the billboard has done its job and it has instilled the information into you that you thought you never needed.  The first part of the sentence implies that some inanimate object  is calling your wife hot (attention-getter) and can result in mixed emotions. But the 2nd part clears up the confusion and carries out the message simply and effectively. While it’s not visual appealing and has a simple design. It provides information that essentially claims they are willing to provide service 24/7 any time and under any weather. Or at least that’s what we can infer, as it only provides a phone number. The billboard has the CBS logo at the bottom, which in turn confuses me. Is Four Seasons owned by them, are they partnered with them , or did they cover the expenses for this advertisement? To add to some flaws of the ad, how much would it cost for their services? is it a one-time fee or would they have to go to their client’s home numerous times. Finally, how do we if they are a reliable service? They present no evidence to support themselves.   

[asheewrites]

Mazinpirething 2

So. What did I actually know about the dude. He threw me against a wall without any second thought, only caring for his wife. So either he was brash and overconfident or well calculated with his force, definitely focused on the people closest to him.

He's also a neurosurgeon and therefore precise. Got through a lot of studying. ad to endure a lot of exams and cramming. ... and he had a military history, apparently. Medical officer. Huh. Probably disciplined, then.

... did not at all follow protocol when grabbing me. So probably problems with authority, there.

Also a weirdo. Grey hair and all. So most likely does what he thinks is best most of the time. Sounds like a person I can deal with? As long as he doesn't have too many outlandish ideas? Mh.

And now... he was doing paperwork, scribbling in margins and signing things. Looking almost as annoyed as I would. So. That worked, too. And now I needed to... talk to him. Somehow. With only just the soulmate thing as a basis. Which I did not really believe in. Great start. But. Then again. What could he actually do to me, really. ... it was simply a weird feeling. So, really, nothing to do but go and meet him.

A bat easily could fly into an office, so thats what I did.

[soundofez]

insecurity

She's drunk. "You know, I don' wanna wait f'rever." He's not. "What?" "I mean. If you don'have time, tha's fine. But if you actually don' like me, tha's fine too. Jus'. Tell me. Y'know? I'll live, you'll live, we move on, ever'thing's fi—" "Wait, what?" "Because, cuz! You don' ever text first, you don' inishate anything, an' I'm awk'ard an' lazy an' unmo'ivated an' yer perfect so—" "Perfect?" "—Iunno, I mos'ly try t' not bother you but also not jus' ignore you? Duzzat make sense?" He pokes her side, forcing her off him with an indignant squeak. "Are you saying you don't think I like you?" "I dunno if you like me 'r not, tha's th'prollem," she pouts, guarding her sides. "What made you think that?" "I mean, cos, I nev'r tol' you 'atchu dinnen have to date me if you dinnen wannu? An' an' I dinnen know iffu'd tell me 'r not." He sighs. "One, this is not a conversation we should be having when you're drunk. Two..." he beckons her closer. She squints at him suspiciously, still guarding her sides, but bows forward. He kisses her cheek. "I'll give you a proper one when you're not drunk," he tells her, watching a smile spread across her face. It looks just like the one she had the night she asked him out after he'd said yes.

[soundofez]

introspection ii

I want to cuddle to wrap around you or sprawl over you to contort myself until I am comfortably uncomfortable

I don’t know you but I so want to feel l have to and yet the reasons are wrong

this is what I know: that you are kind, but careless that you love life, but love the macabre that you are inquisitive and determined that you strive and do not show sadness that you are innocently idealistic (so idealistic it hurts when did I lose that idealism)

what are you hiding? what pieces of yourself do you regret? do they exist?

don’t shout.

don’t sneer at the uneducated who cannot distinguish between your and you’re

don’t you want them to listen?

they won’t listen if you shout like that won’t listen if they think you look down on them and you do, don’t you? these stupid bastards

have you forgotten when you were a stupid bastard, too?

so don’t shout.

ask them to listen.

I am a hypocrite. so are you. so is everyone probably.

it’s difficult to exist without contradiction.

we strive for perfection, but what would we do when we got there?

we strive to earn our rest, but what would we do when we can only rest?

which comes first: education, work, or money?

which comes first: a healthy life, or a healthy love?