Painful Pining

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The Painful Secret Pining Meme

You've been with them for a long time - years, perhaps, maybe even their whole life. More than that, you served as a true friend and supporter. No one could be as dedicated as you are, and you're content to stay in the shadows and let them shine if it just means you can stay by their side a little longer.

But you're not a perfect saint or a martyr of friendship. There are somewhat selfish undertones to your loyalty. You love them.

You feel like you’ve loved them forever, yet while it’s a great affection - no, “great” is probably not enough - in your heart, these feelings are your secret, kept away from everyone…possibly from the object of your desire themself! After all, you couldn’t burden them with anything like that. So, you’ll allow your own emotions to come in second place.

Of course, you haven’t allowed yourself to figure out how this could come back to haunt you in the end, could you? What about when your love moves on to someone who’s “more than a friend?” They won’t need you as much any more. Can you take into account the moment when you snap and can’t hold back the truth any more? And even if you’re really “together,” others won’t know if you keep your relationship under lock and key, and you’ll have to endure others approaching your lover.

Then again, the shoe could be on the other foot. You could be the side being pined after. Will you ever realize your friend’s feelings; if you do, can you return them? After you are certain that you do, will it be too late? Can one burst of passion lead you both to something that changes your relationship forever?

• Basically, it’s a meme about (one-sided) love one friend has for another over a long time. Devotion, angst, all that.
• Thread out withheld desires, stoic facades, attempts at leaving this all behind, anger, awkwardness, breaking down, confessions, and all that.
• Comment with your character and preferences. You might want to include your smut/no smut status.
• Mention if you’d like your character to be the pining or the pined for.

Comments

theta (dark tenth doctor) ★ doctor who

[thxta]

( the pined for. )

diana prince | dceu

[yuvaika]

[ can be both sides; please let me know if you'd like to go for an angstier route or a more happy ending one! ]

Morgan | Fire Emblem Awakening | ota

[tomes_n_tricks]

[ Future Past (evil) version also available! ]

Jin Guangyao (Meng Yao)| The Untamed|ota

[hidden_fragrance]

[Either role as there are so many ways that could go with him.]

Padmé ⋆ Star Wars

[nexubait]

Maria Hill | MCU | F/M (30+)

[standardprocedure]

[Could be either/or. Cast/canon-mates preferred.]

margaery tyrell | got | m/f

[versigny]

[ most likely the pined for, but can play the other side as well! ]

kenma kozume | haikyuu | m/m.

[game_boi]

[ he's been pining for his best friend since they were kids. he's good at it. ]

ashe | overwatch | ota 21+

[hipshoots]

[ Either role! ]

Enta Jinnai | Sarazanmai | M/M

[goldenhalf]

[this meme is VERY Enta.]

jyn erso || rogue one || ota

[made_of_stars]

cassian andor || rogue one || ota

[rebellionbuilt]

rey || star wars || ota

[see_the_stars]

ben solo || star wars || ota

[in_the_grey]

Naminé | Kingdom Hearts | f/m

[lethechained]

Matt Murdock l MCU l ota

[blind_devil]

[Either role would work for Matt]

OOC

[iobject]

I have another defense attorney who feels very strongly about believing in clients and representing innocent people. Do you want to do a pining thing that starts off when Phoenix takes a case with Matt and he covers for Matt when he's injured from Daredeviling without prying into why he's injured?

Noctis Lucis Caelum | Final Fantasy XV | M/M

[princeofnight]

Tifa Lockhart | Final Fantasy VII | M/F

[mylockedheart]

Stiles Stilinski | Teen Wolf | M/M

[runningwithwolves]

Song Zichen | The Untamed

[tobrushawaysnow]

[cantseeyoursin]

Xingchen has known his feelings for a long time but has always kept himself in check, never wanting to ruin the friendship that they have. He is afraid that by mentioning it that Zichen will push him away, disgusted by the fact that Xingchen cares for him for more then a friend. That he desires him in a way that extends beyond the casual touches and warm looks they share.

But each day it gets harder. The more time he spends by Zichen's side, the more his love for the man grows. But it is starting to distract his thoughts and make him careless. Like at that moment, when Zichen has gently laid his hand on Xingchen's shoulder to guide him away from an oncoming cart. He finds his breath catching in his throat as Zichen pulls him closer to get him out of the cart's way. He gets distracted by the smell of him, the warmth of him being so close. And it is a battle to bring himself back to the reality of the moment.

"Ah...I'm sorry, Zichen."

Jaskier/Dandelion || The Witcher (any) || OTA

[buttercupbard]

{{The person doing the pining, probably.}}

tharja . fire emblem

[newts]

Arthur Morgan - Red Dead Redemption II - OTA20+

[unshakencowboah]

[Either tbh]

will graham | the cannibal show | m/m

[isola]

Jyn Erso | Rogue One | OTA

[wherehopegoes]