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The Glowing Chest Soulmates Meme

the glowing chest soulmates meme

It's easier to understand metaphors when they're not metaphors. The human brain just prefers concrete information. Luckily for you, you live in a world where there's one less abstract; for as long as you can remember, you've known about the glow. The "glow" is exactly what it sounds like - it's a glowing in your chest, emanating from your heart, that you receive when you meet the one. Your soulmate. Your actual, indisputable soulmate.

The glow doesn't always automatically happen when you meet that person. Sometimes, there's a delay. Sometimes, you've known them for years before it kicks in. When it happens, though, you'll know. You can't simply ignore your ribcage lighting up.

Other than that, the glow isn't harmful, per se, at least not physically. Psychologically, it can be pretty taxing, because there's virtually no chance of escaping fate. You will end up with the person you glow for. It's a given. Sure, you can try to defy it. You won't explode or anything. You will, however, begin to feel a sense of incompleteness that comes from trying to stay away, and fighting the growing - and glowing - feelings of fondness and the desire to be with them and to protect them.

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at first sight ♡ The traditional glow. Of course, this can make first meetings awkward.
friends ♡ You've known each other for a while, then one day, you both light up.
exactly who you wanted ♡ Yes! Jackpot! They're totally the person you've always dreamed of being with.
hate ♡ ...are you serious? They're your bully! Your rival! Your enemy! There has to be something wrong here.
forbidden ♡ You're glowing for somebody totally wrong, whether it's wrong by law - a relation or age difference - or some other manner.
distaste ♡ You view this whole process with a critical eye. Doesn't mean your exempt.
with someone else ♡ You thought you found the one and were just waiting for the glow to show, but then, you started up with another person.
inopportune time ♡ Nobody likes their big speech ruined by a glowing heart.
unfortunate implications ♡ These sorts of memes rarely explore how creepy the idea of soulmates intrinsically is. What if you end up with someone you are ultimately incompatible with? What if you're miserable?
doing something big ♡ They just saved you from certain death! Rescued you from captors! Loaned you five bucks! And how do you repay them except by starting off their glow.
fighting it ♡ Nope. Nope. Not going to happen. You won't give in. You'll be the first in history to shake it off.
giving in ♡ ...you were saying? Might as well get together.
first time ♡ The obligatory sex option. Sex is like sealing the deal, and some report their whole bodies lighting up.
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Todd seems utterly confused by this bit of information. Perhaps not the first part, that he can sort of understand, that personal emotions could take precedent over the interests of the whole. However... "But you have females as well and males, not only in leadership positions but also as common soldiers, do you not? Should that not be the same cause for concern?"

As for religious teachings condemning relationships between those of the same gender? That goes beyond confusing and illogical. He simply cannot wrap his brain around why that would be despised.

How on earth was he going to explain this one? "Proportionally there a lot more males and females. If a relationship is discovered between people who work closely, the woman is pretty much forced out of the military. There isn't an equal footing between genders, among humans, the women are much weaker."

That last bit is said with the flatest tone, there is nothing weak about the women he's served with. The military is pretty much two centuries behind with its views on genders and sex.

The women are much weaker? Physically smaller, yes, perhaps. The same is true for wraith. But that doesn't make them weaker. "Then the females I have seen in Atlantis must be giants among your women." He remembers She Who Carries Many Things, the one they call Carter. Short, yes. Slight, yes. But very, very far from weak.

HE scoffs, teeth bared in a brief smile as he lays a hand over John's chest; a gesture he knows would have been very threatening before but shouldn't be now. "YOu are truly a strange people, John Sheppard."

"They are," John says with pride. It's been an honour to serve with and under Elizabeth and Carter. "They are giants among men too." Comparing them to Woosley, is like comparing night and day. Poor Woosley, he's very out of his comfort zone each time that he comes to Atlantis.

"We are weirder than you know," he says. His skin tingles where Todd touches him, and it is a good feeling, it's possessive, and he's really starting to like it. He smirks up at Todd. "You haven't seen a fraction of the sports we love to play."

The corners of his lips twitches up in something like a smile when he notes the tone in John's voice, and not for the first time he's struck by the thought that perhaps the human and him aren't so different as either of them might think.

The warmth under his palm does make his hunger stir, like a slight ache in anticipation. It's a simple physical reaction, but he's no mere youngling who would feel compelled to act on it. And, far overshadowing the hunger, is that John isn't only allowing this touch but is actually enjoying it, despite the fact that this hand in this exact place has caused him a great deal of pain in the past. Complete trust. "Do tell," he simply invites in reply, letting his hand stay right where it is.

That's John for you, once he's given his trust, he gives it as close to completely as he can, until that person tries to kill or torture him. Plus, he's pretty sure that Todd would feel pretty bad about hurting him unnecessarily, now that they are bound.

As he talks, it's possible that he's relaxing even further under the touch. "Okay, so there is a whole game that revolves around kicking a ball between two posts. Actually, there are a lot of games involving balls and posts, or running around in circles to see who is the fastest."

Odds are that he's not going to take a genuine interest in any sport the humans play, at least not anytime soon. Not to say that wraith doesn't have their own competitive games, so he does understand the idea. But he hasn't had much time for such things for a very long time, and he'll hardly get a chance to engage in the sports John talks about.

However, learning about them, about things John are enthusiastic about, there is a point to that. And, if nothing else, just having him there, relaxed and talking, that has its own value. "Races of various kinds does seem universal enough. We have them as well."

"Where do you race?" John asks curiously. He can't quite imagine the Wraith's having an athletic track. "I race Ronan around the corridors in Atlantis." There are enough deserted areas in Atlantis that they aren't constantly tripping over people. "Some day, I'll leave him trailing me."

He really doesn't want this conversation to end, because when it does, he'll have no choice but to go home, back to normal. With that thought, he flings a leg over Todd's.

"A Hive is a large place, John," Todd replies. "And there are times we might spend planetside. If there is a will there is a way, and, we are generally rather competitive."

When that leg settles over his, he slides a hand down over John's hip, following his thigh. "Perhaps one day, I can show you how we spend any leisure time we might have." He hopes so. Hopes that stolen moments won't be all they will have.

"Makes sense." He's never given much thought to how Wraith spend their time, he shouldn't be that surprised that there are parallels, that Wraith make their own entertainment too.

"There are things, I'd like to show you too. Since we are soulmates, it seems a shame that you would never understand the stuff that I like and vise versa." With the sun getting a little lower, John knows that they are running low on time. "We're both pretty smart, we'll work something out." He reaches a hand out and trails it down Todd's chest. "This is the most fun I've had in years," he admits.

"I can say the very same thing, John." Laying a hand over John's, he presses it flat against his chest. "Unexpected as this has been, it is not something I regret." Where they will go from there, there are no easy answers for. But, as John so aptly put it, they are both pretty smart.

Todd knows as well that their time is coming to an end, for now. John's people ought to be looking, and though Todd doubts they would find their way here, one can never be completely sure.

"Yeah, me either." It shouldn't work, but it does. He lies there peacefully for a few more minutes before he sighs. "I'd better be getting back." Now, for the next problem, how where they going to set up the next meeting? "We should pick a place on this planet to leave notes for each other. I can sneak back here long enough to drop a message and tell you when I should have some leave."

It would have to do. It's imprecise, but it is definitely the least dodgy of ideas. "How about at the remains of that building?"

"That should be the best place, yes," Todd agrees. He hates to have to leave it at this, but he knows it is necessary. And, being in the position he is, he is the one who will have an easier time to steal away and look for a message.

"I will bring some supplies when I can, to make things more comfortable."

John entangles himself from Todd and slowly sits up. The sand seems colder and grittier now that he's no longer touching the Wraith. "Good plan." He would bring what he could too, but things like curtains would be a little too obvious to bring along. It's a good thing neither of them are that domesticated that they'd care about curtains.

"I'll sneak over a few scanners and tracking devices so we can explore this place further." He stands up and shifts back in the general direction of their clothes. It's ridiculous, but each step away from Todd, is a littler heavier and more reluctant. He looks back towards Todd. "Tomorrow is going to be hellish isn't it? Until we get used to separation anyway."

Todd feels much the same way, reluctant to let John get up and move away. He stays for a moment, watching his human soulmate as he moves before finally getting to his feet as well, starting to brush the sand off his skin.

"It will not be pleasant." Of that he's sure. "But we will meet again."

"We will, I don't plan to die of a broken heart." Because that is what it would feel like if soulmates are separated for too long. John's a man who does his best to bury his feelings from view, and to him, this sounds like one of the worst deaths possible.

He brings both sets of clothes back so they can get dressed together. With each piece of clothing, he's covering up the marks Todd placed on his body. At least he knows that they are still there. "Will your Hive pick you up here, or from a different planet?"

Todd doesn't get the luxury of walking away from this encounter with such concrete reminders. But he will carry with him memories, of sounds and tastes, and of John has felt. It brings hope, for more of the same.

"They will find me elsewhere," he replies as he starts pulling on his clothes. His skin is still damp, not sliding easily against the leathers. "I do not wish for them to know about this place, more than I want for your people to." This would be their refuge, a haven away from the strife. An illusion, yes. A pretend world. But, perhaps just what both of them needed, at least for a time.

Once he's dressed, he fingers at the faint bruising on his wrists while he waits for Todd. He can't quite wipe the small smile off his face. This relaxed feeling, man, he didn't realise how much he had craved the release that came with the loss of responsibilities and control.

"Good." John comes over and helps Todd button his shirt up. "I'll go through the gate first. I'm not going to look back when I go." Because he will be fighting the temptation to stay, or worse, try to follow Todd.

There's simply a low, rumbling hum in response to that. A sound of agreement, clear enough. In many ways, it's tempting to simply remain. They could construct a shelter and prolong their stay, and let the rest of the galaxy manage as it would without them. But Todd has always been one to look forward and plan ahead. It would be better in the long run, that they meet again later, as they have said they will.

But that isn't to say that the old wraith doesn't give into temptation, and claims one last deep, hungry kiss from his human soulmate. "Go," he says a moment later when he pulls back again. "Before I go against my better judgement and keep you here far longer than is good."

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