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Absolutely a sucker for the “ARE YOU HURT” once over. The wandering hands, frantically checking for blood or pain just SOMETHING. ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED of what they might find while searching. The panicked look on the face of the person doing the checking, the glossy, confused “I’m fine” from the person being checked. HOO BOY just inject that shit right into my veins
It was almost automatic when Aves felt the weight of Kyra's body next to their own. They leaned their head on top of their roommate and extended the bowl of popcorn. "Hey," Verónica whispered while offering a smile, wrapping an arm around Kyra's shoulder in the best attempt of giving her a hug. If they were being truthful, a more intimate greeting had crossed Ave's mind but that was a can of worms neither of them needed right now.
"April was a completely crabby today and I think she and Erick might have finally broken up," they muttered. "I'm half expecting she's going to call me tonight saying I have to go keep her company." There were days they loved their job but when their boss took out their emotions on Aves, it made them question a lot.
"How was your day? I half expected you'd beat me home tonight."
A smile graces her lips as they rest their head on top of Kyra's own, and she reaches for a handful of popcorn with a quiet thanks. She leans into the half hug, settling next to them with a quiet sigh of content.
"Oh yikes, can't she go to a bar and get underneath someone else like everyone else?" She half whines, "I feel like I haven't got to spend time with you in forever," the quiet admission falls from her lips, and she knows it's selfish.
"Oh you know, just another day of Matthews giving me shit because he thinks he's a far better resident than I am," Kyra rolls her eyes. "Honestly, if his ego gets any bigger, he won't fit through the doors. That, and I had to scrub in on a surgery that took a little longer than expected and I spent far too long in the showers after, or I'd have been home earlier."
"Fuck," Jonas hissed, looking down at the chiseled expanse of his torso. He stood in front of the mirror, having just barely dragged himself bitching and moaning the entire way out of his bed just minutes before. His body ached and usually that was one of his favorite feelings-- but now...the purpling bruise spread from just above his hip down.
He shouldn't have baited the guy at practice, but it had been just too damn easy. A couple of sly comments about a sister that he may or may not have slept with at one point in time, a suggestion...Well, now he was definitely paying the price for it. The knock that came broke him from his thoughts and figuring that it was Imogen-- what could she possibly want at this hour? What hour was it even?-- he opened his door.
Allie.
"Well, come on in then," he offered because goddammit what else could he say? She showed up looking like every single one of his dreams answered and all he could offer was his bed. He stepped back from the door, allowing her entrance. "Is this a 'we need to talk'," a slight raise of his brows, a hint of a smile, "Or 'we need to talk' kind of conversation?"
For how long he had waited to open the door, she was convinced to see a girl attempting to sneak around in the background, half dressed, but his apartment sounded empty. She hated the silent thrill the idea that he was alone gave her. She couldn't afford that hope. She was here to end things, once and for all, not to fall back into bed with him.
Allie had barely registered what he'd said, brushing past him to move into her apartment. "I am not falling into your bed Jo-" She begins, whipping around to face him before her gaze falls back onto his torso and a sharp gasp leaves her lips. She'd not noticed before, desperately trying to avoid looking at him so she didn't tempt herself into giving in to whatever he tried to distract her with. She knew with his job, he tended to come up with the occasional bruise but this looked deliberate.
"Jojo," The nickname falls from her lips in hushed despair, and she takes a tentative step towards him, her fingertips ever so delicately brushing against the bruised skin. "What happened? Did you get into a fight again?" A sigh leaves her lips as she wraps a hand around his wrist, pulling him into his own kitchen, gently pushing him towards the counter. Without even thinking, she went to his freezer, pulling out an ice pack she'd made him buy before.
"I know for a fact you probably haven't iced it, so don't start with me," She cuts in before he can even argue, moving back towards him, wrapping the ice block in a cloth before gently pressing it against his skin. "We can.. save this conversation for when you're not hurt," She offers half-heartedly, her resolve from before diminishing at the sight of him injured. She hated how much she still cared, the part of her heart that refused to let go of her love for him, no matter how much he had hurt her.
It had never been a question that Milo was assured of his own masculinity-- a couple of his guy friends had questioned him about the way he spent most of his Friday evenings, with endless glasses of wine and romcoms and the occasional face mask. It was just nice. And spending the time with Cara...well, that made it just about perfect.
He watched the scene unfold on the television, a hint of a content smile playing at the corners of his mouth. The lead-- some actor that he thought could have been from some show his mom and aunts liked-- delivered a line so awkwardly that he chuckled, turning his head to say so to Cara...but he hardly processed what he was even trying to say because...because...
Fuck. His heart thudded just seeing the way that she was looking at him and then...and then time came to a halt. Her hand was warm on his neck and her lips were unbelievably soft. His body processed what his mind could not, his mouth shaping around hers and his hands...one cupped the back of her neck and the other almost gently grazed her cheek.
He was lost. He was completely and utterly lost. When he might have completely lost the will to breathe-- was breathing even necessary when he could be doing this? He just barely pulled away from her siren lips, her name a breath. "Cara...what...?"
The way he kissed her was far different from anything else she'd ever experienced. It was so soft, so gentle and yet she couldn't get enough of how his lips felt against her own. Cara felt herself instinctively lean into his touch, her whole body flushed with how the kiss filled her entire body with warmth.
She's almost in a daze when he finally pulls away, cheeks stained pink and her breaths falling from her lips in heavy gasps as he catches her breath.
His question makes the nerves crawl to the surface, her teeth tugging on her lower lip. Had she made a mistake? It certainly hadn't felt like one, she doesn't remember the last time a kiss had made her feel that desired, that content -- and he had kissed her back.
"I'm sorry," She breathes out, eyes wide with worry that the rejection would come. "You just-- you make me feel so safe, so--" loved, she wants to say, but that wasn't true was it? Milo wasn't in love with her, he couldn't be. He would have said something, wouldn't he? "I just really wanted to kiss you, I'm sorry-- I should have asked." She murmurs, pulling away, turning away from him -- unable to look at him.
━━━━ HANDS MOVE INSTINCTIVELY — one sliding into caden’s hair, the other gripping his shoulder. the heat between them was unbearable, intoxicating, and lucien felt like he was drowning in it — in cade. when caden moaned into his mouth, he felt the sound reverberate through his chest, pooling low in his stomach. his fingers curled tighter into the soft strands of blonde hair, tugging just enough to hear that sound again.
but then lucien pulled back, resting his forehead against his friend’s, his breath coming out in short, ragged gasps. his lips brushed against caden’s as he spoke, voice low, hoarse, filled with something raw and unfiltered.
“you—” he swallowed hard, his eyes searching the other’s face. “fuck — you really are a fool for making me wait this long.”
the words were meant to sound teasing, light, but they came out heavy, weighed down with all the emotions lucien couldn’t quite name. his thumb brushed against caden’s cheekbone as if reassuring himself that this moment, this closeness, was real. then, with the smallest of smiles tugging at the corner of his mouth, he kissed him yet again — softer this time, slower, as if he was trying to memorize the taste of him, the feel of his lips, the way he made him feel like the world could fall away and it wouldn’t matter. because in that moment, nothing else did.
Lucien's fingers tug at his hair, and the moan rolls from his lips once again. He's unable to help himself - the feeling of the other in his lap, lips against his own was something he'd only dreamed of and the reality was far better. He doesn't remember the last time a kiss felt this right, this intoxicating. He wants more, he wants everything that Lucien will give him -- but he knows he needs to be patient. He knows he owes the other more than that. An explanation, at first, at the very least, and at least a thousand apologies.
That, and he wants to take his time with Lucien. He doesn't want him to think that's all he wants. That he'd just given into the temptation for a night, he wants Luc to know he wants it all. The softer moments, curled up with one another, hands intertwined. The soft, brief kisses in passing. He wants to take his time, because he wants Lucien to be certain of what he wants with him.
He's pulling away a whine escapes the back of his throat, followed by hard, short gasps as he catches his breath. A wide smile tugs at his lips as the feeling of Luc's forehead resting against his own, and he feels so content in this moment, he wonders why he ever spent so long denying himself such a wonderful thing.
"I am. The biggest fool--" He begins, the words heavy with truth. He'd been an idiot, denying them both this because he'd what--? Been too much of a coward to tell him how he'd really felt. His words die in his throat as Luc's thumb brushes against his cheek -- and it's so soft, so warm, so comforting, it makes his heart soar.
He's trying to string words together when the boy kisses him again, and this time, it's slower, softer. There's no desperation to it, it's more deliberate. Cade uses every second to commit the way the other's lips felt against his own to memory, desperately hoping this wouldn't be the only time he got to kiss the boy he'd spent so much time longing after.
"I'm sorry," He breathes against his lips, pulling away only slightly so he can speak, his lips still brushing against Luc's. "I was an idiot, and a coward and a fool. I was so convinced I could never have this, so I thought staying away would--" Make it hurt less, he almost says, but he chokes on the words. "Lucien, I am in love with you. I don't want just stolen kisses. I want EVERYTHING from you, if you're willing to give it to me."
━━━━ WHEN DESIRE TASTES LIKE SIN, it slips over the tongue like honeyed poison, sweet enough to coax the senses and lethal enough to burn the soul. it drips down slow, thick, winding its way into the hollow spaces where hunger hides, filling every corner with a dark and feverish need. there’s a thrill in the way it lingers, a sharpness that catches in the throat, reminding you that this desire isn’t just a want — it’s a wound waiting to open, an ache begging to be fed. it’s the kind of hunger that doesn’t end, one that pulses beneath the skin, weaving itself into the rhythm of your heartbeat until you’re no longer certain where the need ends and you begin.
lucien was never one to hold back, his entire life had been a dance with the darkness — an endless waltz between destruction and need. but there was something different about the stranger before him, he could see it now, in the way the stranger’s gaze bore into his own, an unspoken challenge written between the lines of their shared hunger. this wasn’t about taking what they wanted. this was about giving. giving until it broke them both.
the boy let his lips curl into something darker, something more dangerous. “so you want me to earn it?” his voice was a low rasp, soaked in challenge, in promise. he wasn’t afraid of the stranger’s game. this was the kind of fight he welcomed — the kind that would bring him to his knees and break his resolve. when the stranger stepped closer, their bodies brushed and lucien could feel the heat of his skin, the pulse of his heart against his own. he could feel the tremor of anticipation in the way the stranger’s breath hitched. they were both teetering on the edge, so close to breaking, and he was sure that whatever happened next, they wouldn’t walk away the same.
without a word, the stranger moved. a blur of movement, too quick to follow, and before lucien could process it, he found himself thrown over the man’s shoulder, carried through the crowd like a ragdoll. the sound of his pulse in his ears drowned out everything but the feeling of being taken — consumed.
they passed the crowd, the music, the heat of the club, until they were out in the cold night air, the world silent except for the rush of their breaths. he was slammed against the brick wall, the impact sharp and unforgiving and his head spun with a sick thrill, his heart hammering in his chest as the stranger moved against him with an intensity that left no room for hesitation.
their lips collided in a feverish kiss, teeth clashing, tongues tangling, bruising. lucien couldn’t help but moan to the kiss, hands finding purchase on the stranger’s shirt, tugging it, pulling them closer, deeper. it was raw. it was WRECKAGE. the sensation of the man’s body pressed against his own made his thoughts scatter like ashes in the wind. but then, the pressure shifted. hands on his shoulders, pushing him down, forcing him to his knees. lucien’s breath caught, something feral stirring in his chest. this is what he’d been craving. the control, the surrender, the way they both played on the edge of destruction.
he met the stranger’s gaze, his eyes dark, lips swollen and slick with the remnants of their kiss.
are you going to be a good boy for me?
the voice was husky, filled with something darker — something more than just lust. it was a question, a command, and lucien felt his body shiver with need. lips parted, his breath shallow as his hands slid up the stranger’s thighs.
“yes,” he whispered, his voice low, eager, and filled with a wild hunger.
when desire tastes like sin, it becomes an invocation, a ritual. you find yourself drawn to the shadows, to the spaces where indulgence meets ruin, and every breath is thick with the scent of lust and transgression. you move closer, knowing that each step toward that flame will leave marks, branding your skin with the memory of teeth and bruises, of whispered promises laced with something darker. it is a surrender, willingly walking into the abyss with eyes wide open, letting the fire devour you whole, knowing you’ll emerge on the other side changed — scorched, hollowed, and yet somehow, undeniably whole.
heaven and hell had collided. and this was their wreckage.
The boy was pulling him closer, their bodies flush against one another as Baz groans, licks into the other's mouth his tongue tangling with the other's. The taste was intoxicating, bitter, warm with an underlying sweetness that was almost addicting. He was sure he could get drunk on the taste of the other's lips.
There's a smug smirk that graces his lips as the other's breath catches as he's shoved to his knees, a thrill rolling down his spine. The other is more than willing to surrender control to him, and Baz knows it'll bring them both to ruin.
Baz catches his gaze, studying his face. His lips, bruised and swollen, slick with his saliva mingled with blood from where Baz had bitten his lips hard enough to draw the metallic liquid and taste it on his tongue.
𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 . . . ( pt 1. the art of touch ) Set the stage for longing glances, lingering touches, and the quiet tension of unspoken words. ✧ ˚₊ Themes: soft, slow burn & a touch of angst
✧ › SOFT & FLUFFY .
My muse tucks a loose strand of hair behind your muse’s ear, their fingers lingering for a second longer than necessary.
My muse falls asleep on your muse’s shoulder during a long ride.
My muse surprises your muse with breakfast in bed, complete with a handwritten note.
My muse pulls your muse under their umbrella during a sudden downpour.
My muse gently wipes away a tear from your muse’s cheek, their touch tender and careful.
My muse laces their fingers with your muse’s absentmindedly, only realizing it after a few seconds.
✧ › TENSION & SLOW BURN .
My muse fixes your muse’s tie/dress/jacket, their hands brushing against their skin for just a moment.
My muse leans in as if to whisper something, their lips dangerously close to your muse’s ear.
My muse catches your muse’s wrist before they can leave, their grip tightening just slightly.
My muse watches your muse from across the room, their gaze lingering even when caught.
My muse challenges your muse to a bet, knowing exactly what they’ll ask for if they win.
My muse absentmindedly plays with your muse’s fingers while they talk, not even realizing they’re doing it.
✧ › ANGST & EMOTIONAL .
My muse pulls your muse into a tight hug, as if afraid to let go.
My muse wipes away the blood from your muse’s face, their hands trembling.
My muse shows up at your muse’s doorstep in the rain, eyes filled with something unspoken.
My muse gently cups your muse’s face, whispering, “Why do you always have to make things so difficult?”
My muse kisses your muse like it’s the last time they’ll ever get the chance.
My muse lets your muse go, even though it’s the last thing they want to do.
✧ › TEASING .
My muse corners your muse against a wall, a smirk playing on their lips.
My muse whispers something in your muse’s ear that makes them blush.
My muse pulls your muse onto their lap with zero warning.
My muse playfully steals a bite of your muse’s food, then grins as they lock eyes.
My muse deliberately leans in closer just to see your muse’s reaction.
My muse drags their fingers slowly down your muse’s arm, pretending it was unintentional.
━━━━ FORCING HIS GAZE TO KEEP STEADY, peyton tries to not flinch at the question that lingers between them, raw and naked. LOVE. it slashes through him like an exposed nerve, the accusation hidden behind emry’s question forcing him to feel the gravity of what he’s been avoiding for so long.
he almost laughs — almost, if his chest wasn’t already tight with so many tangled… things. love for eilwyn? perhaps. or perhaps it was just familiarity and comfort masquerading as something more. peyton doesn’t know anymore; his heart’s been such a muddled, restless thing these days, and yet… it doesn’t stop aching at the mere thought of eilwyn’s name.
but emrys’ expression, the way he’s studying him with something vulnerable barely tucked away in his gaze, brings him to another realization. one that takes his breath. “em,” he begins, his voice soft, “i… i don’t know. i don’t think i know what love really feels like. el’s my best friend, always has been, always will be.” it’s the truth. he swallows hard, hoping his words reach somewhere deep within emrys, that he’d hear more than just the answer to his question.
peyton’s phone chimes then, and the tiny flicker of hope that it might be eilwyn reaches him, the faintest glimmer beneath the heavy uncertainty clinging to his chest. his heart tightens, but he doesn't reach for it immediately. he lets it linger, a soft reminder of what he might have been waiting for.
“maybe i could use that distraction — maybe we both could,” he murmurs, glancing toward emrys’ liquor cabinet. he knows it’s reckless, maybe a little foolish, but perhaps that’s what he needs — to numb the ache for just a night, to forget the questions he doesn’t have answers for. peyton meets emrys’ gaze, something quiet and searching in his expression.
the offer for tomorrow remains suspended in the air, and the thought of spending the evening in sweatpants, pizza between them, with no pretenses feels like a lifeline. he nods, finding solace in the simplicity of it. "that sounds... perfect, actually. i’d like that a lot.”
The silence between them unsettles him, and he knows he's revealed too much. He'd let his vulnerability show, and now Peyton is figuring a way to let him down easy. He swallows, his mind racing with a million different ways he can play it off. A joke, nothing serious -- and they could go back to the way things were before. He should have kept things closer to his chest, but Peyton had a way of coaxing him from behind the walls he built -- the humour he'd hide behind to show how desperately he craved to be wanted.
Peyton speaks and his voice is too soft, and he knows he's being let down. He should have know, should have guessed. No one ever wanted anything more from him than a quick fuck. However, he doesn't expect the words that follow his name. I don't know. There's something unspoken within his words, and there's a flicker of hope within him, a dwindling flame that refuses to be put out. "Maybe you just need someone to show you," He murmurs softly, but refuses to meet Peyton's eyes. Would he let him? Could he pour all the love he has bottled up onto Peyton -- only for him to realise he loved his brother after all?
He ignores the hope that crawls beneath his skin as Peyton doesn't reach for his phone, and instead, glances towards his liquor cabinet. A distraction. Those, Emrys was good at. "What's your poison?" He teases softly, moving towards the cabinet in question without hesitation, waiting for a response, before selecting a bottle from the shelf. He snags two glasses, filling them half way before taking a swig from the bottle - the buzz the warm liquid gives a reprieve from his never ending battle in his mind.
He wonders, if it's too reckless, to be drinking with Peyton. He knows what he's like, he's played this part before. The drinks bring a buzz that lead to stolen, tentative glances, the question on whether they should clear in their eyes before Em would answer for them, pressing his lips to theirs with a desperate hunger to feel something. It always lead to quiet moans, warm bodies pressed together. It always lead to a mistake, the words I shouldn't have done this falling from their lips before Em has a chance to say anything. It always leads to him, once again, being left alone.
Still, he seals his fate, handing the boy a glass before his hand wraps around the boys wrist, pulling him over to the soft leather couch. He sinks down into the fabric, gently tugging Peyton down next to him. "I don't bite you know," He teases gently. "Not unless I'm asked."
That sounds perfect. He hates the warmth that settles in his chest, far too pleased with the idea of spending time alone with the other boy. "Then it's settled. You, me, pizza tomorrow. I look forward to it."
━━━━ HER ENERGY IS DARK AND RICH dripping with a confidence only someone like her could carry. aveira’s gaze flicks downward to where his foot had carelessly nudged the body, eyes narrowing with something between amusement and disdain. “oh, cain, sweet isn’t the half of it." she rolls the word off her tongue with a dangerous edge, each syllable daring him to challenge her. “and as for being wrong, i suppose there’s a first time for everything. even for you.”
she keeps her arms folded across her chest, a barrier between them that only seems to egg him on. his words slither into her mind, wrapping around her thoughts, lingering just long enough to tempt her into response. but she remains still, unblinking, head tilted with an almost predatory curiosity. “oh, i know you think you have it all figured out, abbott, but tell me this: why would i waste my time waiting for a man to snap when i can break him myself?”
there’s a moment of silence between them before his hand lifts, fingers brushing her chin, tilting her face so their eyes meet, his gaze searching hers for something she refuses to yield. her lips curl up in a smirk, a silent taunt, daring him to come closer, to take that final, reckless step over the edge. “break you, darling?” her voice is a whisper, an invitation and a threat all at once. aveira’s eyes flicker with a mischievous glint, as if she’s imagining the many ways she could make him fall apart, watching him piece by piece crumble beneath her touch. “you talk so boldly," she murmurs, her tone almost amused, "but is it bravery or just foolishness?”
the woman leans in ever so slightly, just enough for her breath to ghost against his lips, before pulling back with a chuckle that’s almost mocking. “so eager to play with fire, but so quick to flinch." aveira reaches out, tracing a finger along the edge of his collar, a touch so light it borders on offense. her eyes drop, trailing over him with a slow deliberation that matches his own scrutiny of her earlier, before she meets his gaze once again, her smile wicked. “i’m not some prize to be hunted, cain, but if you think you’re ready to try then by all means, take your best shot.”
"There may be a first time for everything, but I doubt today is that," Cain smirks, shrugging his shoulders. She's baiting him, and he knows that. He never folds, far too used to getting what he wanted with a click of his fingers, with a satisfied smirk on his lips. She is different - far unlike anything he's used to it, and it pulls him in. Like a moth drawn to an open flame, and this time, he's willing to get burned.
"Then why haven't you? Broken me, that is," He taunts, arching an eyebrow. "We both know you want to. I'm sure you'd love to see me crumble, darling. So, pray tell, what's holding you back?" At her amusement, he watches, searching any sign for some kind of tell that he had the upper hand. He didn't, and he knew, he should step away. He was playing a dangerous game and he knew it. "If you want a fool, you should visit one of my siblings."
She's so close, he can feel her breath against his lips. Then she's pulling back, a laugh escaping those painted lips and he knows she's mocking him. "Who say's I'm flinching?" He murmurs, voice low and this time, there's something hidden underneath. Something he can't quite put his finger on. His eyes flutter shut at her touch, and he leans into it slightly -- not remembering the last time he'd felt something as soft, even if he knows that's not her intention. His eyes snap open at her words and he eyes her, mulling over his next move in his head. "I'm not looking for a hunt, or a prize," He drawls.
"What I want," He begins, leaning in, his lips brushing ever so slightly against hers. "Is for you to ruin me." He gives in, knowing she's won this little game that had been played between the two of them, and presses his lips to hers with a deep, desperate hunger.
━━━━ HIS LAUGHTER IS A QUIET, WARM HUM that paxton could likely feel more than hear as it vibrated through the space between them. the weight of his gaze made lucien’s heart race, the intensity of those post-game moments transforming the ordinary into something sacred. he loved watching his boyfriend like this — with that mix of adrenaline and tenderness that only surfaced when it was just the two of them. lucien let himself nestle closer, legs wrapped around paxton’s waist, feeling the steady thrum of his boyfriend’s heartbeat against his chest. the warmth between them felt grounding, as if the world outside had faded, leaving only the two of them and the soft glow of the tv casting shadows over their entwined figures.
when paxton pressed another kiss to his lips, he leaned into it, his fingers finding their way to the other’s hair, tugging gently, savoring the closeness. in this quiet moment, he felt the fullness only affection could provide, not just in words or grand gestures, but in the way he was being held — like he was all that mattered.
“your lucky charm, hm?” the words leave his lips in a whisper as he pulls away just enough so the tips of their noses touch. the thought echoed in lucien’s mind, a fond smile tugging at his lips.
there was a simplicity to their silence, a deep comfort in knowing neither of them needed to fill it with words. he felt the weight of paxton’s hands on his hips — with him, he didn’t have to be anything but himself, didn’t have to pretend or perform. here, in his boyfriend's lap, surrounded by the gentle glow of a quiet night, he knew he was exactly where he was meant to be.
his hand drifted to paxton’s jaw, fingertips brushing along his cheekbone in a small, almost instinctive gesture of care. he loved, more than anything, being the one paxton turned to after every win, and he cherished that his love didn’t need to escape to a loud bar or a crowded room to find his release. it was a gift to see this side of him, the side that was so raw, so open.
"you can sweet talk me all you'd like, but i'm not kissing you again until you shower."
There's a thrill at the feeling of the vibrations of Lucien's warm laugh, and it only makes want Pax want to hold him tighter. The boy's laughter spreads a warmth over him, knowing how happy he makes the love of his life. He'd give anything to see Luc's smile, even if it costed him everything.
A soft moan of content falls from his lips, mumbled against the other's lips as the boy tugs at his hair. He loves moments like this, Luc in his lap, the two of them so close it's impossible for them to be any closer. He never thought he'd have this, everyone that had swept into his life had wanted his fame, but Luc had wanted him. It was part of what made the younger boy so special to him. He didn't have to keep the cocky, bubbly persona his fans saw -- he could just be Paxton, and that was enough.
"My lucky charm," He echoes, the smile wide amongst his lips, gently brushing the tip of his nose against Luc's. He leans into the other's touch, and his heart warms at the gesture. He loved the little moments with Lu, treasured them dearly.
He was going to marry this boy one day. Of that, he was certain.
A whine escapes the back of his throat at the boy's next words, and he huffs. "You'd have to get out of my lap for that," He retorts with a grin, his grip around the other's waist tightening, showing he had no intentions of letting Lucien leave his lap, or get up from the sofa. "Besides, I'm not sweet talking you, it's the honest truth. My life is so much better with you in it, baby."
━━━━ HIS HEART WAS THUDDING HEAVILY in his chest as he felt arms wrap around him. they sudden warmth and solidity of eilwyn’s presence startled him, stealing his breath for a moment before grounding him with an unexpected comfort. lucien had been inches away from shoving the pushy stranger off, but before he’d even found the nerve to do it, his friend had appeared. with firm hands at lucien’s waist, he acted as a steadying force in the blur of lights and movement.
the stranger’s retreat was satisfying, but eilwyn’s words lingered, sinking into his mind in a way that made his pulse race for an entirely different reason. boyfriend. the word had slipped from eilwyn’s mouth so naturally, with a possessive edge that sent a strange thrill through him. he couldn’t ignore the way his body responded, each nerve ending buzzing as though jolted awake by the simple yet loaded word.
lucien let himself relax against eilwyn for a moment, trying to focus on his breathing — trying not to let himself get too lost in the feeling of the other man’s arm around him. but it was impossible to ignore the steady rise and fall of eilwyn’s chest against his own, the faint scent of his cologne weaving into his senses. the music pounded around them, but it was muffled, a distant thrum as his attention zeroed in on the heat radiating off his friend.
“thanks,” he managed, his voice lower than he intended, a mix of gratitude and something unspoken. feeling eilwyn’s hand linger, lucien’s instinct was to savor it, to hold onto the connection for as long as he could.
after a lingering beat, he gently eased himself back, though he found himself unwilling to break contact entirely, he spun around and brought a hand to eilwyn’s forearm. “i was fine, though,” he added with a faint smirk, trying to inject a little levity. “probably could’ve handled it myself… but i appreciate the rescue.”
yet even as he said it, the weight of what could have happened if eilwyn hadn’t stepped in became painfully clear. the club, the crowd, the pulsing lights — all of it had been a blur before he appeared.
lucien took another step back, but his fingertips dragged down towards eilwyn’s wrist. he couldn’t bring himself to say more, but the weight of what he felt lingered between them, undeniable in the close press of bodies and the electric hum of the club.
His voice is low, and there's a hint of something- an edge he can't quite work out. El notes how he doesn't pull away immediately, almost as if he's savouring the touch just as much as he is, but was that just his hope talking?
El's arm is still loose around his waist as Luc spins to face him, his hand touching his forearm. The heat of his touch burns, and he wants to pull Luc in closer, close the gap between them with desperation.
"I know you could have handled it," His tone is sheepish. I just wanted to call you my boyfriend, he wants to say -- but he doesn't dare. Still, he didn't want to dwell on what could have happened if he stepped in. "I just didn't like--" He catches himself, words dying in his throat.
Luc takes a step back, and his hand falls from the boys waist, but Lu's fingertips graze against his wrist, and his restraint snaps like a rubber band -- stretched too thin.
His hand wraps around Luc's free wrist, and he tugs him closer, and without thinking, crashes his lips down against Lucien's.
━━━━ JUDAS’ HEART SWELLED as the blindfold slipped away, his vision filling with the sight of monty kneeling in front of him, surrounded by soft candlelight and rose petals. the world seemed to narrow down to that single moment, the air thick with reverence. he took in the setup, the care and love evident in each detail, and his chest tightened as the realization sank in — monty wanted to spend forever with him. it was almost too good to believe, yet here they were, in the very place their love had first blossomed.
a warmth crept up his cheeks, hands flying to his mouth as if to hold the bubbling laughter and awe that threatened to spill over. judas could feel the tremor in his chest, his heart racing, his breaths coming in soft gasps. tears pricked at the corners of his eyes, not from sadness, but from a happiness so profound that he could barely contain it. he was utterly vulnerable and overwhelmed by the sincerity in monty’s gaze and the reality of his love made tangible in that small velvet box.
judas could feel his hands trembling slightly as he brushed away a tear that had slipped down his cheek. he hadn’t ever imagined he’d be the center of someone’s world like this. dropping down to his knees to meet monty at eye level, his hand found his fiance’s. he felt a swell of gratitude for monty’s patience, for his unwavering belief. the thought that monty saw him — truly saw him — and still chose him, left him breathless.
the tears kept coming, unbidden but welcome, tracing warm paths down his cheeks as he looked at monty with a heart so full it felt close to bursting. gently, he reached out, resting a hand against his love’s cheek, feeling the warmth of his skin beneath his fingertips.
the depth of monty’s love was something he could feel without a single word spoken, as if it were woven into the fabric of the world around them. the gratitude, the love, the joy — it all rose within him like a tide, filling him to the brim.
“yes.”
Jude's breath was coming out in soft gasps, tears falling down his cheeks. "Baby?" He murmurs softly, worry taking over his features as he chews on his lower lip. His nerves catch up to him for a minute, and he can feel his breath catch in his throat.
But Jude is kneeling, face to face with him, and he leans into the other boy's touch. Jude's touch is warm, welcoming and loving. It always was.
Yes. "Yeah?" His smile grows wide, his own eyes brimming with tears. He knew he'd say yes, but hearing the words makes his heart swell. He was going to marry the love of his life.
━━━━ CONFUSION CLOUDS HIS FEATURES and for a moment, oliver could only stare at emrys, his words slowly sinking in. he had options. he could bring the girls here, find something else. this could still work.
oliver’s mind stumbled over the offer, kicking into overdrive. the idea was both a relief and a burden. what kind of man brings toddlers into a bar? he could already hear the whispers in his head, the judgments from strangers and other staff members if they saw him walk in with two little girls. and if he gave up bartending? would he then be seen as a failure? would oliver just be running from one more thing he couldn’t manage?
the weight of emrys’ hand on his knee was grounding, though, a subtle reminder that the world wasn’t collapsing right this second. “i just… i don’t want to screw this up,” comes oliver’s quiet admission. “the girls, the job… all of it. they’ve already lost everything.” his voice cracks on the last word and it takes a bite to his inner cheek to keep him from falling apart.
glancing sideways and emrys, he half expects impatience or some signal that he was overstaying his welcome on the couch. instead, there was only quiet understanding. the kind that felt too big, too generous. “i— i need this to work. i need to be able to do it all. they don’t have anyone else, you know?” frustrated by the tears welling in his eyes, oliver swipes at his face with the heel of his hand. “if i mess this up, what happens to them?”
the panic was edging in again, a suffocating wave ready to pull him under.
Em watches carefully, a sad smile gracing his lips. "I get that, I mean, not on the same level of course. You're so dedicated to them, I don't think you're going to screw it up, and you're not going to screw the job up either. You can't be perfect at everything. Bartending might not be your thing, we'll find something else," his thumb gently circles against the other's knee, a soft, grounding gesture.
"Hey, it takes a village, you know?" He murmurs softly. "You work for me, and I treat my employees as family. My cousin owns a day care, if you need one. He can help out, I can give you his number." Em suggests, chewing on his lower lip, mulling over his ideas. "How good are you with numbers? Because honestly? I'm terrible, and I could use some help with that, if you'd prefer that to bartending?"
"You're not alone, Oliver. Let me help."
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@maliswriting | kyra & utp ! liked this prompt for a soft starter
After a ridiculously long shift, all Kyra wanted was to decompress. So when she walked into the apartment and spotted her best friend already on the couch, a movie playing in the background - she wasted no time in flopping down next to them, her head falling on their shoulder.
"Hi you," She murmurs softly, a sigh escaping her lips as she feels a comforting arm around her. She tries to ignore the crush she buried deep. Falling for her roommate and childhood best friend was simply out of the question. Wasn't it?
"How was work?"
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@celestialxwonder | cara & milo !
It was another one of their wine and movie nights, Cara curled up under her best friends arm. It had become more of a routine in the fallout of her break up with Brody, spending more time with her best friend. And the touching -- they'd always been affectionate with each other, but since the break up there'd been little, more intimate touches. More time spent curled up in his arms.
And god, how she craved it.
She glanced up at him, taking in every feature, studying his face. In the recent months, she was beginning to realise just how attractive her best friend was. Her gaze drifted to his lips, and her cheeks flushed at the idea forming in the back of her head.
She wanted to kiss him. Does she dare? Would he reject her?
The wine was making her bold, and she barely registers as Milo turns his head towards her, not hearing the words that fall from his lips. Before she can stop herself, before she can think through the consequences of her actions, she leans up, wrapping a delicate hand around the back of his neck, fingertips brushing against his skin as she presses her lips to his.
SOOOO……….. LIKE.
I am ENTHUSIASTICALLY wanting to write with you but I am SLOW.
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LIKE I AM GENERALLY VERY SLOW BUT I APPRECIATE MY MUTUALS.
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AND I AM GRATEFUL FOR THOSE WHO WAIT
AND YES WE CAN BE SLOW TOGETHER.