Domestic Shipping Meme

[ichi89]

The Playing House Domestic Shipping Meme.

THE LIST! 01] baby Suddenly, there's a new addition to your family! Are you expecting? Adopting? Struggling to find the perfect name for your child? Or maybe you're up at a ridiculous hour in the morning because they're crying like crazy. 02] just married Congratulations! You and your loved (?) one are about to start a whole new life together! It's time for the honeymoon... 03] house hunting Are you seeking out an apartment? A dream house? Or just any old place, as long as you're with your other? Make sure to weigh your options very carefully... 04] household chores It's time to clean/cook/garden/take care of something! Do you work together, or does one of you hide until everything is done? 05] shopping Whether it's for furniture, groceries, or something in between, shopping is something that everybody must do at some point in time! What varies is if they like it or not. 06] family vacation WE'RE OFF TO DIDNEY WOOOOOOOOORL or wherever ... well, as long as the kids are happy, right...? You may not be happy (or maybe you are), but it's mainly about ~family bonding~. 07] romantic retreat It's you and your loved one's anniversary, and you decide it's time to take some time off and take them somewhere nice, where you only have each other. 08] comfort Is somebody sick in bed? Or perhaps they just had a bad day? Sometimes, a good breakfast in bed or a home-cooked meal can really lift the spirits! Or perhaps you want to try medicine, or laughter, or something else? 09] pet Suddenly, you have another addition to the family! Is it a puppy? A kitty? A fierce dragon? Whatever it is, make sure to give it a name and to take good care of it! 10] holiday Happy birthday/New Years/Christmas/Valentine's Day/whatever! It's a very special day that only comes once a year, so make it count! 11] argument Oh, no, who left the stove on... Or maybe it's about why they were out late last night? Either way, there is a lot of tension today, and one of you may or may not be sleeping on the couch tonight. 12] making up It's time to make amends for that fight/divorce/whatever you had before! After all, you love each other... right? 13] surprise, surprise You are feeling rather loving tonight, so you want to remind the other person how much you cherish and appreciate them... if it's by something cute and adorable or hot and sexy is completely up to you. 14] proposal SHUT UP THIS TOTALLY FITS You've been with your other for what feels like forever, and finally you want to tie the knot with them. Will you go down on one knee before them, or get a little creative? 15] other I know I'm forgetting like a bajillion and one different things here, so this is the option for that!

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[manlyashell]

[ Be prepared, Ferin. He totally plans to wow you tonight. He's gonna march right in and make you feel like the most important lady in the world. That's right.

... Or, that was his plan. Work kind of got in the way of everything he had planned, so now he was dragging himself into their house, slinking into the bedroom ...

... And faceplanting into the bed.

He didn't even take his armor off.

He'll apologize for this later, Ferin, but right now he is exhausted. ]

[muffledwords]

[ Walking into their home Ferin was just glad to be back. No sooner where they in the door that Jaxir trotted off the the living room to flop onto his pile of balnkets. He seemed determined to sleep for as long as he could.

Meanwhile Ferin made her way to their room, stripping off her quiver and weapons as she went. She was tired but she wanted to see if Rurik had been home yet. ]

Rurik? Dearheart? Are you home?

[ Her calls are quieted when she finds the very man she was looking for, passed out in bed. Armor and all.

A warm smile pulled at her lips as she leaned on the door frame. He must have been worn out. Taking the couple steps to the door she sat beside him, pushing his hair out of his face before leaning down to press a soft kiss to his forehead. ]

Dearheart~ wake up~

[manlyashell]

[ He was pretty out of it, but he did stir a bit at the feeling of Ferin's fingers and the kis to his forehead. ]

Mrrgh-- ... Hey. Sorry ... was tired.

[muffledwords]

It's fine, work must have been hard, hm?

[ Moving to sit on the bed Ferin relaxed and kicked her boots off with a sigh. ]

We should get you out of your armor if you're going to sleep though. That can't possibly be comfortable.

[adrenalinerising]

They work us pretty hard out there.

[ He pushes himself to a sitting position, realizing for the first time since he got home that he hadn't bothered to take off the metal armor he was wearing.

Why he wasn't more uncomfortable while sleeping, he didn't know.

He starts slowly removing all of that. ]

I didn't really notice, I just fell asleep. Sounds kind of silly, doesn't it?

[muffledwords]

Hm, I can understand being so tired all you want to do is sleep.

[ Reaching out she helped him unclasp a couple pieces and remove them before setting them on the armor rack. ]

I'm sure you'll sleep once you're out of the armor.

[adrenalinerising]

Mrrn ... now I don't wanna.

[ He helps her with his armor, then pushes himself to stand and put it on the rack alongside the other pieces she'd already removed. He came back to the bed and sat on the side, grinning at her like a giant dope. ]

How was your day?

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[macaboney]

[The human world was a big place, filled with many new sights and sounds. As such, weekly getaways to new staples of the human city were becoming a tradition, Frisk eagerly pulling out a map every Friday after school, pointing at a new location, and pouting until Toriel finally gave in.

This time, Frisk had corralled them all to go on a trip to Disneyland. Papyrus had immediately embraced this idea. When Mettaton complained that he'd have to find his own way over, since everyone was leaving before his latest dress rehearsal was over, Papyrus eagerly volunteered to pick Mettaton up and meet everyone at the entrance.

...When Mettaton accepted the gracious offer, he probably didn't realize Papyrus would arrive in his sports car, already blasting "It's A Small World" on the stereo.]

Mettaton! Mettaton, hurry! We don't want to be late!

[automatonidol]

[ Getting a couple last pictures with fans as well as signing a few autographs. Of course as soon as he saw Papyrus arrive he waved to his fans. ]

Thank you darlings~ I can't wait to see you all again!

[ Making his way over, Mettaton quickly got into the car, waving out the window before blowing a kiss and rolling up the window. ]

Oh Papyrus, darling, I'm so excited to see everyone again!!!

[macaboney]

As am I! This should be a fun little adventure. Now make sure to get comfortable! It is a bit of a long drive, but at least we have music to entertain us!

[Pulling away from the curb, Papyrus shoots Mettaton a bright smile. He seems genuinely interested in talking with Mettaton more. Though how could he not? He was living with a bonafide movie star!]

How did the rehearsal go?

[automatonidol]

Oh just the usual, dear, nothing too amazing. Though I think some of my co-stars are really shining lately.

They're just doing so well!

[ It's obvious how happy he is about that. Unlike some human stars he just loves the idea of there being more to make everything he does shine that much brighter. Plus he likes passing on what he knows about being an idol to others, it's like teaching. ]

[macaboney]

I'm so glad to hear that! They must be doing so impressively because they have learned so very much from you! I'm sure that means that the show will go wonderfully.

[Papyrus can't wait to cheer him on!]

[automatonidol]

Oh Papyrus, they were already little stars. I'm just helping them shine brighter!

But yes, it should go wonderfully. I can't wait for it to start! Of course right now I'm looking forward to this vacation even more.

1 - JJbek

[otabek_altin]

[ It had been quite a while in the making but after JJ had brought him the pamphlets and paperwork and everything they would ever need to learn about adopting. But finally they had brought home a perfectly healthy baby boy.

Otabek and JJ had both set up a room in their new house in Montreal for the baby. Crib, changing table, everything else was set up.

Now Otabek was just standing over the crib, watching as the baby slept. He was surprised at how easily he had fallen into the role of a parent. He didn't have siblings growing up and he hadn't been the type to be overly affectionate with his friends. Still, since he and JJ had settled down things had changed, and adding to their little family just felt right. Family was something that was important to both of them after all. Lost in his thoughts Otabek just leaned against the wall, looking down at the baby with a fond smile.

Honestly he knew he should probably try to get some sleep, seeing as who knew when the little one would wake up again. ]

[kingfuckboy]

[ JJ was in love immediately with the infant. The second he held him - it was over. He had always known that he had wanted children to be a part of his future, and waited until he knew the moment was right to have that conversation with Otabek. They spent so much time preparing for him to come home with them. He was certain at points he had driven Otabek crazy.

Now, though, he was sleeping quietly and easily in the crib. He stepped in close to Otabek, leaning up against the wall next to him. He knew very well they should get some sleep, but he was having a hard time leaving. He could stay here for hours.

Otabek's smile didn't go unnoticed. It was a familiar smile for JJ. He loved it so much.

He knew he had said it before. But he couldn't say it enough. ]

Thank you.

[ He turns his head towards him, a grin, then turns back to the infant. Their son. ]

[otabek_altin]

[ Otabek returns the smile, moving to wrap an arm around the taller skater. Buring his face in JJ's shoulder he sighs and relaxes.

I should be thanking you too.

[ Lips press to the clothed shoulder before he moves to rest his face against the other, content.

There was part of Otabek that was worried. What if they weren't the best parents they could be, what if something went wrong, what if their child got hurt? What would they do, were they really ready to be parents?

All these questions swam in his head for the longest time, until he heard the boys hiccuping sighs as he slept, listened to JJ's heartbeat as they stood there. This was all he needed, all he wanted. Just to be close to the man he loved and start their own family, a new chapter in their own lives.

Everything would be fine. They had JJ's parents and siblings to help if anything went wrong, they would be good parents no matter what because there was no shortage of love to be found between the two. ]

[kingfuckboy]

[ He pulls Otabek into an embrace. He's holding him close. He's shifting from foot to foot, rocking the both of them. He starts to hum, turning his head so he can kiss the top of Otabek's head. He just wants to stand here forever. Here with the man he was lucky to have. The man who he loved more than anyone. This boy was now the perfect addition to their life. He completed another part of JJ's life.

A home. A family. He honestly couldn't have been happier. His eyes drifted towards the baby. He watched as small fingers and toes occasionally curled as he slept. For all of the worries Otabek ever had, JJ felt at ease. He always did with Otabek present. Any anxiety he had over having the child faded as soon as they had him.

He starts to sing. He's quiet, he doesn't want to wake the boy, but this is for the both of them. ]

Tu es mon rayon de soleil, mon seul rayon de soleil. Tu me rends heureux quand les cieux sont gris.

[ You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey. His arms tighten around Otabek. ]

It means so much to me. You came all the way here to Montreal, you started a family with me.

[ He hears a soft noise coming from the crib, and his heart jumps. It was just him shifting around. He wanted to be careful. He didn't want to wake him up. He tilted his head to nuzzle into Otabek's hair, holding him. ]

[otabek_altin]

[ Otabek can't help but smile, JJ was sweet like this. Away from the cameras, competitors, fans...all of that. Away from all that JJ was probably the sweetest person Otabek had met. Sort of like Yuri could be when he wasn't around people he didn't like.

He leans heavily on the Canadian when he starts singing and just relaxes, letting himself get lost in JJ's voice. It takes a moment after JJ finishes talking that Otabek realizes he had been talking to him. He blinks a few times at the other before smiling warmly and shaking his head. ]

JJ, your family is here and honestly Montreal might be the better place to raise a little one.

[ There's a twitch at the sound of movement but soon Otabek is relaxing back into JJ's arms. ]

We should move into another room, the monitor is on so we'll know if something happens.

Come on.

[kingfuckboy]

[ JJ likes having Otabek there in his arms, holding him close. He's glad the other thought his home was the best place to raise their little one. He wanted it to be, too. But he had been just was willing to stay in Almaty if that was something Otabek had so wanted. He knew that regardless as to where they were, they would have a family, they would have a home, they would have one another.

He hesitates to move, but Otabek is right. They should move to another room. They could hear their little one on the baby monitor that they had placed nearby, but so far - he had seemed to be a quiet one. He didn't fuss too much, but JJ still anticipated they would be getting up for the first few months through the nights. ]

Alright.

[ He concedes, shifting his body, moving his hand to rest on the small of Otabek's back so they could step out, but he pauses a moment, turns, and leans to press a quick, chaste kiss to Otabek's lips. ]

Regardless, I appreciate it.

[ Just everything here meant everything to him. ]

RNG chose 12. Heh.

[spacebaloney]

[It would have been a million years before Lance ever defended Keith's name. Or so he thought. Yet, here he is, leaning against the kitchen counter with his arms crossed looking completely closed off, but it's more out of disbelief than throwing up walls. He knew James and Keith never got along; everybody knew that. They've only been at each other's throats since they were all pre-teens. But still, years have passed and things between Lance and Keith had matured into a mutual respecting friendship and after all Voltron has been through, he just couldn't stand there and let James pop off at the mouth about his teammate.

But at the same time, he didn't want to go to bed with this argument on his mind, still hanging in the air between him and James. He doesn't want to have to chose between his friend and his lover. He wants both in his life, for they're each an important part of it. But how can Lance tell James he can't be angry at someone who annoyed him for years?

That's something Lance will have to think about later, maybe when he's not making his way out of the kitchen to go find where James is. And to do what? Apologize? Demand an apology? Break up with James? One of those is a non-option.]

fitting!

[mfe_ares]

[ To say that James was annoyed was....a thing. He and Keith had gotten into another fight, this time more because both of them were too hotheaded and really brought out the competitive side in one another. And not the good kind. Instead of competing and helping one another to better themselves through said competition all they seemed to do was get angry and then never resolve it so it only festered into resentment.

But this was Lance. Of course he wasn't surprised that Lance had stepped up to defend his friend and former team leader. James would have done the same for any of his own. Still, it stung a bit and James was anything if not stubborn. At this point he was more angry at himself because...Lance was right. And he hated that.

Of course, instead of going into the kitchen and making an awkward apology....James just stood there in the living room...staring at the blank tc screen, glaring, with his arms crossed. He should do something, he didn't want this to be like his relationship with Keith. He didn't want something like this to fester and just make it worse. He liked being with Lance. He takes a bit to finally make up his mind and sighs, throwing his head back to look at the ceiling. ]

You're stupid, Griffin....

[ Muttering to himself her ran a hand through his bangs before finally making his way to the kitchen, leaning on the door frame to look at his boyfriend. He was upset, closed off, and James didn't blame him. Instead he just kept his eyes down, not staring at the other, and just cleared his throat to get Lance's attention. ]

[spacebaloney]

[Lance knows all about being competitive to the point of being an absolute dumbass. While his rivalry with Keith was all about Lance's insecurity, he can't exactly tell what James' stems from. He should ask. Maybe. Maybe not. Perhaps asking would be taken the wrong way and make everything worse.

God, why is this so hard? This relationship thing. Lance has been flying by the seat of his pants with James and so far, so good. Until tonight. How does one tell his very first boyfriend that he doesn't want to lose him over a stupid ass fight?

Lance is startled into a slight jump at the sound of James clearing his throat, usually narrow eyes wide. James isn't looking at him and it worries him ever more now. He's expecting the worst, as per usual.]

Hey.

[A good start, he guesses. Something is better than nothing.]

[mfe_ares]

[ James reaches up to scratch at his scalp, nerves making him feeling a little twitchy. ]

Hey.

[ It's more clipped than he means and he flinches. That wasn't how he wanted to start that. Still, he forces himself to look up at Lance. ]

Look...I...I know I can be really shitty when it comes to...certain people.

[ He takes a breath. ]

But...I'm--

[ Sorry...he's sorry! Why is it so hard to admit that he was wrong and to apologize. He groans, rubbing his face with both hands with an aggravated sound. Just like a band aid, come on Griffin you can do this. You have to. You could lose him.

That sudden realization and fear hits him like a bucket of ice water. ]

I'm sorry.

[spacebaloney]

[Lance flinches too, hearing how the end of the word is bitten off. Now he's really not sure what to expect from James, whether he's going to walk out of this kitchen and out the door or something else. Would he beg James to stay or let him go?

But James starts talking and Lance just listens, giving James the decency of not staring directly in his eyes. What sounds like the start of an apology is coming out and Lance knows that things like this don't come easy to people like his boyfriend. After all, Keith is the same damn way.

Lance nods, sighing softly as he drops his arms to his sides, opening up his body language in the face of James trying, actually trying, to make amends.]

I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have yelled.

[He's not apologizing for defending Keith. If the tables were turned and Keith was standing here in this kitchen, Lance would have been defending James just as hard. Lance, however, is aware that his penchant for not checking his volume means sometimes his point flies right out the window and for that, he's truly repentant.]

[mfe_ares]

No...I mean...it's fine.

[ James sighs and steps further into the kitchen, moving to lean on the island and fiddling with a bit of junk mail there. ]

I wasn't listening...I got too heated and just....wouldn't listen.

[ Even he could recognize when he was being an idiot...it just helped that his boyfriend wasn't afraid to point it out to him.