The Glowing Chest Soulmates Meme

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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.
ANYTHING ELSE?

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[ltcolonel]

"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?"

[theycallmetodd]

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.

[ltcolonel]

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.

[theycallmetodd]

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."