𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 .

𝙸 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘𝚘, @FEARTHEBLKBEARD .ᐣ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

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𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑒𝑑 ,
𝑖 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 .

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐓

♯ 𝔉𝔬𝔬𝔩

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞

⠀⠀

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

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but you aren’t literally the sun .”

he paused before clarifying .

“ meaning you have no need to apologize , the sun woke me .”

their shoulders brushed together as stede leaned in . he pressed his head to ed’s shoulder the cup and the company keeping him warm .
⠀

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

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stede always fancied himself an early riser . he had lived a life of relative luxury until tossing it all aside for a bed half falling apart in a shack that was threatened by the smallest gust of wind . he was happy . he was still drowning in wealth , just a different sort.
⠀

[𝐈’𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍’ 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. 𖤐 @FEARTHEBLKBEARD]

⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯৹｡˚❥࿐

⠀⠀⠀ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘.

⠀⠀⠀⠀@TOSEECOLOUR

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

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also sharp with ozone - an indication of a storm brewing . he was no expert at predicting storms but his time aboard the revenge did teach him a thing or two .

one of the mugs was offered to ed with a smile .

“ ed ,” stede began. “ you are a light in my life
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[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

( his expression cracks . he was never very good at hiding his emotions . it falters again and stede is quiet for a moment before hesitantly speaking )

do you think they were right … anne and mary … that the things we love about one another will turn into annoyances ?

[𝐈’𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍’ 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. 𖤐 @FEARTHEBLKBEARD]

(Flipping him off.)

I know you’re fuckin’ faking.

(Although, it hurt to hear him sniffle. Fake or not. He hated it.)

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

@FEARTHEBLKBEARD // my biggest hype man

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

// tomorrow i make zheng . you bitches ain’t ready

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

A little bit of Edward in the sun
A little bit of Edward all night long
A little bit of Edward, here I am
A little bit of you makes me your man !!

( finishes with a little tada jazz hand moment ) ✨

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

WHAT ?!

oh no ... oh ed . ed ed ed nooo.

you see . i didn't make up mambo no 5

it's just a shanty . you know , like drunken sailor or blow the man down !

maybe i can change the lyrics ?

give this a listen and tell me what you think !!

[𝐈’𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍’ 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. 𖤐 @FEARTHEBLKBEARD]

. . .

Cause who the 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌 is Erica? Huh?

Why is Monica so important?

Who are all these people???

Why have you never told me about any of them—

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

A little bit of Edward in my life
A little bit of Edward by my side
A little bit of Edward's all I need
A little bit of Edward's what I see

( takes a DEEP breath and then keeps going )

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

( pleading little puppy dog face . he's all fluttering lashes and baby blues . might even throw in a fake sniffle or two for good measure )

ed 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[𝐈’𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍’ 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. 𖤐 @FEARTHEBLKBEARD]

(Oh fuck off— the EYES).

Fuck you! You’re not supposed to—

(Not those… pretty and beautiful eyes. He’s turning away.)

No.

(Crossing arms. He refuses to see.)

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

shall i , as they say , play the game ?

checkmate !

[𝐈’𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍’ 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. 𖤐 @FEARTHEBLKBEARD]

See, that’s where it gets to be too easy. Gotta be creative, man.

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

( hands retracting )

ah -

sorry . 🥺

[𝐈’𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍’ 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. 𖤐 @FEARTHEBLKBEARD]

😤

don’t fuckin’ touch me…

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

why don't you like mambo no 5 ?

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

you have to be careful subliminal messaging could be anywhere !

𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎 𝐍𝐎 𝟓 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎 𝐍𝐎 𝟓 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎 𝐍𝐎 𝟓

so everyone make sure to keep an eye out for subliminal messaging !!!

𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎 𝐍𝐎 𝟓 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎 𝐍𝐎 𝟓 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎 𝐍𝐎 𝟓

be safe 🩷

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

this is the part where you tell me what i have to do to win you over .

[𝐈’𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍’ 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. 𖤐 @FEARTHEBLKBEARD]

I’ll consider it, maybe.

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

aweyouarecute

[𝒮𝑡𝑒𝑑𝑒 . @TOSEECOLOUR]

of course not

( pat pat )

[𝐈’𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍’ 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. 𖤐 @FEARTHEBLKBEARD]

Shut up. Y’don’t get to tell me what I think or not…