There may be some confusion about what an actual readmore looks like.
This is not a readmore. The "view post" link is an extended content function on dash only, but if you go to the OP's (or reblogger's) blog the content is much longer and this "view post" link is not applicable.
This is what a a readmore looks like:
Inserting a readmore is a courtesy extended by authors/creators to other users on Tumblr so they don't spend extra time scrolling, and scrolling, and scrolling just to get past 1 post.
If you have a dozen (or more) fics with no readmores that's a lot of unnecessary scrolling.
If you prefer NOT to insert readmores, that's perfectly fine, but you may be missing out on reblogs from other users who enjoy your content.
How To Create a "readmore" like the one below on long or explicit submissions for the fortnight
Any submitted tumblr post to this event that is longer than a few paragraphs and/or has explicit sexual/violent content, should not just be marked as such, but the content should be put below a readmore, so we can reblog your submission while the fortnight blog stays easy to navigate and accessible to everyone, including minors.
On tumblr mobile, you can create the cut by typing ":readmore:" in a seperate line between the text above and below the cut. After this, you leave your cursor at the end of this line and click 'Next'/'Return' or the equivalent on your keyboard as shown below, and the readmore line should appear. If this isn't the case, send an ask so we can help troubleshoot.
On tumblr web, depending on the version you are using, it will either work through typing ":readmore:" and clicking return just like on mobile, or by selecting the field with the three dots at the right hand side of the post editor.
You can see that it worked when the readmore line appears in the middle of your post.
Be careful when using readmores on posts with pictures or other visual media: always finish editing the post completely, save it as a draft, then edit it again to add the readmore as the last step before posting without changing anything else, otherwise adding the readmore might destroy your layout.
Gyro Zeppeli x female reader (song used Open Arms by Journey) hope you all are as thirsty as I had been for this cowboy.
N*S*F*W +18
The door sounded with loud pounding as you beat your fist on the wood. It was only ten o'clock, someone had to be awake. If not, they would be from your relentless pounding.
"Okay, okay! I'm coming, stop banging on the damn door!" The door opened and you saw Johnny on the other side. "Y/N?" He asked in confusion. "What are you doing here?"
"Is Gyro home?" You asked, barging your way into the apartment.
Johnny sighed at your forcefulness. You were always welcomed in their shared apartment, having been friends with them for so long, but sometimes showing up unannounced at night made Johnny a little annoyed. "He's in his room. And please, come in."
"Thanks." You said, making your way down the hall. Knocking lighter this time, you tapped your hand on the door. When you heard his voice telling you to come in, you opened the door gently.
Gyro was laying on his bed casually as he watched tv; dressed in only sweatpants. When he saw you enter, he sat up a little and looked for a nearby shirt but couldn't find one. He was about to cover himself up a little by crossing his arms over his chest until he saw how flustered and angry you were. "Y/N? What's wrong? What happened?"
"Mark! He's a fucking jerk!" You had been dating this guy for a few months, but the last couple weeks had been nothing but arguing and yelling.
Being your best friend, Gyro had heard everything that you complained to him about horrible dates over the last couple years. Secretly, Gyro adored you, but he was always too afraid to tell you how he felt, so he kept himself in the friend zone in fear of losing what he already had with you.
"I suggested that we work on this by going out to dinner tonight but what does he do? He starts going off at how my life is going nowhere with my writing and that I need a new profession." You paced near the foot of his bed, waving your arms as you voiced your complaint. "Then, he starts looking over at a table of girls and gave them inviting looks! Seeing this, I threw my drink in his face and stormed off. I didn't want to go home, in case he decided to follow me there, so I came here. I hope thats okay, I know its late and I didn't call first."
"Of course it is." Gyro said, shuffling his body to the side a bit. He waved a hand at you, telling you to come over. You made your way over and cuddled into the left side of his body, putting your arm over his stomach and your head resting on his chest. You two had been in this position before; it was his favourite. Feeling you close to him brought him warmth throughout his body. Pulling you closer, he used his left hand to stroke your hair.
Gyro always gave you comfort when you were feeling down. Whether it was because of work or because of failed relationships, he was always there to make you feel calm and happy. Snuggling into him, you could smell his refreshing scent of fresh linen. Did he always smell this good? With your head resting on his chest, you noticed he wasn't wearing a shirt. When you walked in, that didn't seem to cross your mind over how worked up you were. You've seen him without a shirt countless times, but cuddling like this made your heart skip.
The only light that filled the room was from the tv, making Gyro's toned body look incredibly irresistible to you as the shadows danced across the valley of his abs. Your body relaxed as you focused the feeling of Gyro's gentle strokes through your hair. The touch so caring and loving; not one of your ex's ever gave you such affection like this. Turning your head slightly, you nuzzled his chest, brushing your lips softly on his skin.
Gyro's eyes went wide when he felt your action. His heart picked up pace and his hand stopped in mid stroke, fingers tangled in your hair. "Wh-What are you doing?" His face flushed red and his cheeks heated.
What were you doing? You weren't exactly sure. But something about Gyro's care for you made you realize that he was the only man to make you feel like you mattered in this world. He always supported you in anything you did. He never made you feel bad about your passion for writing and loved reading your stories; giving you feedback when you needed it. You pulled your hand back from around him, resting it on his stomach as you moved your kisses upward to his neck. "Gyro..." You whispered breathlessly.
The air in Gyro's lungs felt like it had been knocked out of him when he heard you breathe his name. The feel of your touch sending shivers through him. He had always dreamt about you two together, but you had just broken up with your boyfriend. "Y/N..." He said quietly, feeling your lips move up again towards his jawline. "You're feeling sad, you're not thinking straight."
Your hand moved up his body, resting on his collarbone. Your own body was turned into him, almost laying right on top of his. Looking deeply into his amazingly green eyes, you said "No, Gyro, I am finally seeing what's always been in front of me." A finger caressed his cheek. "You've always been there for me, supported me in anything I did, made me laugh when I wanted to cry. Without being together, you have shown me more care and love than anyone I had dated." A tear ran down from your eye. "I-It's always been you."
His heart started to ache when he heard your words. He always wanted to be with you but settled with being friends. His life felt so empty and cold when you weren't around. Bringing up his hand, he wiped away the tear that fell from your eye; a loving sigh escaped from his mouth. "Y/N..."
Your noses touched, eyes darting around each other's face, waiting to see who would make the first move...which ended up being the both of you. At the same time, your lips connected with his in a slow and gentle kiss. Gyro's hand slid behind your head, tangling his fingers in your hair. He longed to feel you this way and now it was happening. Your stomach did flips of excitement as your tongue prodded between his lips, wanting permission inside, which he gladly let you enter. "I've thought about this a lot." Gyro confessed between kisses, his hand flexing lightly in and out of a fist.
Slowly, you moved so that you were straddling his waist while he was still propped up against the headboard of his bed. Moving your mouth from his lips to his ear, you whispered "What else have you thought about, Zeppeli?" A growl emitted from the blonde male as you returned to his mouth, your hands splayed out on his chest. When your nails dug into his pectorals, it caused Gyro to take a sharp inhale through his nose and grabbed at your back, balling his hands in your shirt. "Tell me everything you thought about. I want to hear it. Did you think about these?" You pulled your shirt over your head, your beasts resting perfectly in your laced bra.
Gyro stared, entranced by your beauty before him. With a single finger, he traced the outline of your garment. "I have." His thumb formed small circles around your nipple through your clothed breast, making you whimper. Using his free hand, he reached around and undid the clasp; the straps slid off your shoulders with ease. Moving his hand away, the rest of your bra fell on top of him, which he threw away with haste. He took a moment to burn your image into his head before he pulled you so close that your bare chest was against his.
Your head nuzzled in the space between his neck and shoulder while he held you, breathing in your scent. In this moment, nothing was said, just the sounds of your breathing and the rise and fall of your chests. This felt so right. How could you had been so blind to this perfect man that was already in your life? Gyro's arms squeezed tighter around you, like he was afraid to let you go. "Are you sure you want to do this?" He asked you quietly. Sitting up so you were face to face with him, you simply said 'yes' and began to kiss him again.
You could feel Gyro becoming harder underneath you with every time your lips connected, causing your hips to move minutely over him. In a swift move, you felt a hand slide into your pants, making you squeak out an 'oh'. His fingers rubbed you softly. "I've thought about this, too." He said, feeling how wet you were. He was making you a panting mess as you were on your hands and knees over him. "God...look at you. So damn beautiful." He could see the pleasure across your face as you moved your hips over his hand.
Slipping a couple fingers inside, he made your eyes roll back. "Nnnngh!" Your mouth found his nipple and you started sucking and licking. Gyro could tell you were getting close to your release with your walls contracting around his fingers. "That's it, my love, look at me. Look at me while you cum." You did as you were told and stared up at him with your mouth in an open pant. He pressed his hand against you as you rode out your first orgasm caused by him. "Fuuuuck." He hissed, pleased he could make your face like that.
Your arms and legs felt shakey and that you could collapse at any moment, but Gyro flipped you over onto your back and pulled off your pants and underwear, leaving you completely naked. "Shit..." He ran a hand through his hair. Having you like this before him was a dream come true. Pulling his sweatpants off, he climbed on top of you, caging you with his arms. His long, blonde locks fell over you like a curtain. Wrapping your arms around his neck, you gave him a few more kisses.
Gyro started to line himself to your entrance when you pulled your head to the side. "What about Johnny?"
He looked at you with his brows knit together and blinked. Scoffing, he said "I was...kinda hoping this could just be the two of us."
"Not like that, you moron. I mean, what if he hears us?"
Gyro smiled. The thought of him making you scream with ecstasy as you two were flown into the heavens made him want the whole world to hear. "Let him." He entered you slowly so he wouldn't overwhelm you while you adjusted around his cock. "Oh my God." He said while he inched in. "You make the best faces." Once he was fully sheathed inside, he started a rhythmatic pace, sending jolts into your core.
Getting faster, Gyro pulled your legs up and pinned them to the bed, spreading them wider. The sensation was incredible as he pounded his long, hard cock inside you. You balled your hands into the sheets. "Oh! Oh! Ah ah ah! D-Dear God, Gyro! Fuck me! Nnnnnnngh! This feels so good! Why haven't we done this before!" He was a much better partner than any other lay you had before. Pulling his head to yours, you looked him straight in the eyes. "Cum inside me. I want to be filled by you."
"Oh, you got it, babe."
It was his sole mission to bring you over the edge with him. He kept going, not stopping until you were both thrown into bliss. Then there it was. Both of you seized as you pressed your hips to each other, trying to keep the orgasm going for as long as you can. His cock twitched inside while your walls twitched around him. Coming down from your highs, Gyro collapsed on top of you, still inside your pussy. Pulling up his head, you kissed him hard. "Gyro... I love you."
Gyro was exhausted, but manage to grin as he panted to catch his breath. Resting his head on your chest, feeling you heart beat, he closed his eyes and sighed. "I love you, too. Don't think that that was all that was gonna happen tonight. I want to keep going."
Grinning yourself, you stroked his hair. "Well, I'm not going to say no to that."
Ok, just because i have to get this idea outta my head:
What if Gakushu ended up changing what he wanted to do later in life? He is a smart boy, but how mamy times have students and such wanted one major but then felt the need to change it? Like i get it ceo big high n mighty but he could also be a rockstar and just. Honestly i wouldn't be surprised if he had the urge to try Many Things as an act of rebellion mostly but also genuine curiosity of if something else was calling out to him but blocked out by the need to outdo his father and therefore the impossible expectations. This also fits with the theme of the show/manga, the theme of life always changing at least, in the most unexpected ways...
And i say rockstar because of that one quick scene of the school fest episode where class A had a whole ass concert and he just seemed pretty content
The most common reason I won't reblog a fic is that the writer doesn't use readmores.
For clarification: a readmore is a hyperlink that appears as "keep reading". It allows longer content to be compacted until ready to be viewed, or to conceal sensitive content until the reader wants to see it.
While not required, readmores are used as a courtesy to make browsing a blog less annoying. If someone reblogs a 5k fic that doesn't contain a readmore their blog now has a gigantic fic running the length of 10+ screens taking up space. A well-placed readmore can condense that to 2 or fewer screen lengths.
I've successfully taught a few authors (via dm) how to insert readmores (most had no idea what they were) but a few of them threw their hands up and told me they don't care, which seemed odd since some of the same authors posted how they wish more people would reblog. :/
Anyway, here's how to insert a readmore on mobile:
1. Choose where you want to place the cut/break.
2. Insert a blank/empty row. Don't worry, it won't show as an additional row in the finished post.
3. Type :readmore: in the empty row like the example below:
4. After typing the 2nd colon hit enter/return/next. The readmore code will be converted to a dotted line with the word "more" in the center.
5. Save and exit edit mode. Done!
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Happy publishing!
- DB
***UPDATE 6/4/2023***
Tumblr added a readmore button to the mobile app. Please see @nicolethered 's screen capture below!
At this point if you’re a writer on Tumblr and you’re not using the “Read More” function for your long form writing, I’m just blocking you. I don’t want to scroll for 5 minutes to get past one post. Please learn to use the website effectively.
Notes:
Type ":readmore:" without the quote in a new paragraph, click enter! You will produce a fine line that looks like this ➡ "-----------
