Youβve tried it allβapps, setups, chance encountersβbut nothingβs stuck. So whatβs one more bad idea? In a moment of desperation (or brilliance), you say yes to reality TV.
Welcome to Warm Me Up, Snap Studioβs very first dating experiment.
You were expecting sunshine and swimsuits. Instead? Youβre stranded in a luxury chalet with eleven strangers and one rule: pair up or freeze out. Fail to make a connection, and youβre headed straight to the Cold Zone.
Warm Me Up is an interactive fiction rated 18+ for explicit language, explicit sexual themes, alcohol use, and moral ambiguity.
Customize your MC. From appearance, personality, to motivations. Your character is yours to make.
Rich relationship dynamics. With eleven other contestants and the cameras always rolling, things are bound to get messy. It's up to you whether you want to keep it platonic, find your person, or hook up in the pantry. Nobody's judging...except the audience.
Multiple endings. Your time in the mountains can leave quite an impression. How will your story end?
Polished, poised, and unapologetically high-maintenance, Anjali doesnβt suffer fools or wrinkles. Her sharp tongue and cold exterior might scare some off, but if you make her crack, she just might surprise you. [FULL BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Outwardly, Dmitry comes off as too perfect. But heβs more than just good manners and a strong jawline. Quietly protective and endlessly thoughtful, heβll always strive to put you first. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Jong-woo Kim | He/Him, 23, Fitness Influencer
Bubbly, bright, and built like a Greek statue, Jong-woo brings the sunshine wherever he goes. Heβs a little awkward, endlessly enthusiastic, and surprisingly wise for someone who still calls his mom every day. Whether heβs working out or working the room, you canβt help but smile when heβs around. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Kailee Blake | She/Her, 26, Interior Designer
Kailee's all smiles and sweet touches, but it's clear she knows how to play the game. While her affection might feel genuine at times, her true motives stay tucked behind that charming facade. If youβre not careful, youβll think sheβs on your side right up until she twists the knife with a smile. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Kalea Mahelona | She/Her, 22, Student
Kalea is candy personified: sweet, soft, and easy to break if youβre not careful. Sheβs clumsy, shy, and easily flustered, but once she warms up to you, sheβs all in. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Grounded and honest, Linden is the breath of fresh air you didnβt know you needed. A little quiet and unreadable, they offer comfort by simply being. With their steady presence and emotional maturity, they make it easy to be exactly who you are. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Luca/Lucia Gigliotti | He/Him OR She/Her, 28, Luxury Art Curator
Cunning, cultured, seductive: Lu thrives on tension and desire. With them, loveβif it exists at allβis a just game. Whether you join in is your choice. Either way, youβre in for one hell of a ride. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD - Lucia / Luca]
Makai Jones | He/Him, 27, High School History Teacher
Aloof, unreadable, and hard to impress, Makai keeps his guard sky-high. Heβs cautious and most people donβt get past the walls heβs built. But if you do manage to earn his trust, youβll find someone loyal, grounded, and quietly ride-or-die in a way that never asks for recognition. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Marcel Toussaint | They/He, 29, Mixologist
Flamboyant, passionate, and just a touch unhinged, Marcel refuses to be ignored. They flirt for sport and love watching people fall for them, whether or not they plan to catch them. But sometimes, even a wildcard wants something realβ¦it just might take a while. A very long while. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Misty Delgado | She/Her, 26, Park Ranger
Misty is the epitome of cool and always in control. She takes life one day at a time and is definitely not one to rise to the drama. Sometimes, sheβs so laid-back it makes you wonder if sheβs here to make a real connectionβ¦or just enjoy the view. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]
Santiago/Santina Reyes | He/Him OR She/Her, 28, Tattoo Artist/Small Business Owner
Smooth, unflappable, and devastatingly charismatic, Santi is hard to resist. Theyβve got a magnetic presence and always seem to know the perfect moment to tease, to comfort, or to challenge you. And their heart? Itβs big. So big, you start to wonder if there might be room in there for you, too. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD - Santina / Santiago]
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NSFW: Would any of the ROs put on a strip show for MC? (in private of course)
Linden (sfw): They'd let MC sit with them while they get ready for bed: rings off, sleeves rolled up, hair pushed back, the whole little routine. Not a performance. Still weirdly intimate for them.
As for everyone else, hell yeah!
Would:
Jong-woo: In a silly, playful burlesque kind of way. He's not taking himself seriously, which is funny because he's still extremely hot.
Kailee: Absolutely. It's a whole production. Lights, music, lingerie, the works. She's fully committed and expects to be fawned over.
Makai: Surprisingly good, even if he looks embarrassed the entire time. He gets through it on determination, eye contact, and a jaw set so tight you can tell he's one compliment away from giving up.
Marcel: Has a pole in their apartment. Next question π
Misty: So unserious. Half strip show, half comedy routine, somehow still effective.
Santi: Teasing and slow and fully aware of how good they look. Audience participation is required.
Would not:
Dmitry: Too self-conscious about his dance moves, or lack thereof π He would be much better at slowly getting MC's clothes off.
Kalea: Too embarrassed. She would rather MC just help her out of her clothes instead.
Lu: Would rather watch. Reclined, smug, making the occasional comment just to see how badly MC wants their approval π
Anjali: Also prefers to watch. If anyone's putting on a show, it's MC, and she expects them to make it worth her time.
inspired by the colours of august ask, how would the ROs react if MC unexpectedly and maybe unwantedly got pregnant? I don't think unwantedly is a word but hopefully you get what I mean. bonus points if MC tries to hide it!
I'll swap the scenario for the F!ROs! Unless MC cheated or something...I think that's a different ask entirely!
Anjali: "Shit." She stares at the positive test. "Shit." She looks in the mirror. "Shit." Perhaps the one time Anjali loses all composure is in the four walls of her bathroom. What is she supposed to do? She has plans. A timeline. A baby wasn't on it. At least not for five years. Maybe seven. She's tempted not to say anything yet. Selfishly, she wants to think on it alone. Make a decision alone, like she always does. But she knows she can't do that. Not to you. So she takes a deep breath, splashes cold water on her face, and walks out with the test in hand. "Well," she says, voice almost even. "Here we are."
Dmitry: His hands keep finding small, unnecessary tasks: straightening mail that's already straight, topping off a glass that's still full, folding a dish towel twice before setting it down. It isn't until you catch him staring, eyes soft and wet, that he finally speaks. "I'm thinking about names." He blurts out before stopping himself. "Sorry. I know it's too soon for that." He clears his throat to reset. "Whatever you decide, I'm with you completely." His eyes stay on you a second too long after he says it, the rest of the sentence sitting behind his teeth. He wants this. He wants it badly.
If you hide it, he won't confront you. That's not how he works. He'll get unnervingly formal instead. Thank you instead of a smile, distance where there used to be a hand on your back. It takes you days to realize he knows, and longer to get him to admit the silence was him trying not to say something he'd regret. "I wasn't angry," he finally says. "I was scared you didn't trust me enough to be with you in this."
Jong-woo: He's the happiest man on the planet! Because you're having a baby! This is amazing! He starts doing the math in his head--due date, due date, due date--and then stops cold. Wait. Is it amazing? Is it too soon? Are you scared? Are you upset? Oh no, he's already crying. "Sorry. Sorry, how do you feel?" His hands hover near your stomach like he wants to hold it but isn't sure he's earned that yet. "Whatever you want, I'm with you, I just--" His voice cracks around the rest of it, watery eyes drifting down. "I already love them."
If you hide it, it isn't anger he's feeling. It's pain and sadness. He'll confront you as soon as he finds out. "Did I make you feel like you couldn't tell me?" He keeps circling back to it for days. He needs to hear, more than once, that it was never because you didn't trust him.
Kailee: She looks down at the test. The tenth test, to be specific. She had to be sure. "You've got to be kidding me. Seriously? MC!" When you enter the bathroom, you find a line of pregnancy tests along the edge of the bathtub. Kailee gestures to them with a sigh. "So. We're having a baby." She swipes a curl out of her face. "God, I hope it's only one. Can you imagine if we had a set of Carries and Taras? We'd never know peace." She's panicking, but she's doing it through logistics, jokes, and immediately trying to figure out what the new plan is.
Kalea: Paces the bathroom, wringing her hands while she waits. The second the positive line fades into view, she starts crying. She's happy. She's terrified. She wanted to wait longer, but if this is happening, she won't take it lightly. She's so overwhelmed she can barely get your name out in one piece. When you come in, she goes straight into your arms, crying into your chest. You can only make out pieces of it. Pregnant. Scared. Happy. Love you.
Linden: Linden doesn't want children and wouldn't be having sex with MC, so if MC were pregnant, it would mean there were already very specific conversations and boundaries in place. Of course they'd want to know if you're okay and what you want. That will always come first. But they're honest enough to admit it also changes what they thought the shared future looked like. Pretending otherwise would just be a kinder-sounding lie.
If you hide it, they don't raise their voice, but the frustration is there. Clear. Hurt. "I know you're feeling a lot right now. I get that." They pause, choosing their words carefully. "But you should've told me. You could've told me. This changes...a lot. We should be able to face that together."
Lucia: The second the positive line appears, she throws the test into the bin. "Fuck." Pregnant? Right now? What is she supposed to do with a whole baby? Despite how put together she may seem, Lucia barely knows how to take care of herself some days. She sits on the toilet, hands braced on either side of her, staring at nothing for a few seconds too long. "MC. Get in here." When you appear in the doorway, she looks at you flatly. "I'm pregnant." It comes out too blunt, because if she lets it come out soft, she might fall apart.
Luca: Well. It was bound to happen with how fast and loose the two of you have been with protection. Kids are definitely not at the top of his priority list, but even Luca knows better than to make his panic your problem. He pulls you into him, one arm firm around your shoulders, lips pressed to your temple. "We'll figure it out."
If you hide it from him, he wouldn't get angry. Especially if you're not married. Your body, your choice. He understands that. What stings is realizing you thought he might be unreasonable about it. Or worse, that you didn't trust him not to make it about himself. "I don't care that you didn't tell me right away," he says. "I care that some part of you decided I'd make it harder. When have I ever done that to you? Why would I do that to you?"
Makai: Makai's questions aren't only about the pregnancy. They're about you. "Are you okay? Have you eaten? Do you want to sit down?" He asks too many at once, realizes it, and forces himself to slow down. "Sorry. One thing at a time." Beneath all of that are the questions he won't ask out loud yet. Could I actually do this? What if I get it wrong? He watched his father raise him alone and still isn't sure he learned the right lessons from it. But he wouldn't put that on you. So he pulls out a chair, waits until you're sitting, and asks again if you've eaten.
If you hide it, he's upset, frustrated, and scared and it makes everything sound much harsher than intended. "Why didn't you tell me?" He rubs a hand over his mouth, trying to rein himself back in. "We should be able to talk about this stuff. Together. Like we always do." He'll leave to calm down and after that, he won't push. He'll wait for you to come to him, even if waiting hurts.
Marcel: Marcel doesn't want children. Ever. So if MC were unexpectedly pregnant, Marcel wouldn't try to pretend they're secretly excited or waiting to be convinced. They'd panic, yes, but more than that, they'd need an honest conversation, like, yesterday. "Mon coeur. I love you. I need you to know that before I say anything else." They take a breath. "But I don't want to be a parent. You know this." They love MC, but they also know themself. Parenting is not a life they want, and they wouldn't lie just to make the moment easier.
If you hid it, they'd be hurt at first, then irritated underneath it, because it means you already knew this could change everything and deliberately chose not to tell them. "I already told you how I feel about children, non? So explain to me--" they hold up a hand before you can answer "--explain to me what part of honesty you thought didn't apply here. Don't I deserve that much?"
Misty: She's incredibly nervous. She's lost all her cool and you're not sure why. Her laughs are half-hearted. Her smiles don't reach as far. Whenever she thinks you're not looking, she worries her lower lip so hard you worry she'll break skin. You have to sit her down and ask what's going on before she caves. "Ha...I'm, uh, pregnant. Crazy, right?" She tries to laugh again. It doesn't work. "I'll be a horrible mom." That's her real fear. The idea that someone could need her that much and she might not be enough.
Santina: She checks the test again. Yep. Positive. She scratches her head, staring at it another second before calling out, "Mi vida! Ven acΓ‘, porfa!" She hides it behind her back when you come in, which is very suspicious because Santina isn't even trying to look normal. "Question," she says. "You like babies, right? Like, in theory. Or maybe not in theory." She's been around babies, pregnancy, childcare all her life. She knows how this works. She just needs to know where your heart is before she lets herself get excited.
Santiago: Goes extremely quiet in a way that doesn't really suit him. No jokes or teasing, not even his usual deflection. It's almost unsettling. "Ay, mi vida, I should've been more careful." He presses a kiss to your cheek, one hand hovering near your stomach without touching until he's sure it's okay. "What do you want, hm? We'll do whatever you want." Days later, you'll catch him lingering a little too long at a shop window full of baby shoes, and he'll pretend he wasn't looking.
If you hide it, he notices something's off before he knows what it is. He doesn't push. But once he finds out, the hurt is plain. "You didn't owe me an answer right away," he says. "I just hate that you were scared alone. You know I would've dropped everything for you."
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I've also written answered a couple of asks about pregnancy and the ROs general thoughts about children which will play into the reactions, in case you're curious/haven't seen them!
(How ROs feel about kids here)
(M!RO reactions to finding out MC's pregnant here)
(Pregnant F!RO reactions to doting MC here)
(RO reactions to MC texting they want a baby here)
How would the ROs react to someone flirting with them and saying something bad about the MC?? Like 'they're not good enough for you' or 'you should be with someone as hot as you are'
May or may not be inspired by real events π₯²
Hi anon π I hope you're having a good day/night tooo
Okay, first off, screw that person. I hope they get an eyelash stuck in their eye forever π€
(and I hope things are okay on your end too -- sending good vibes your way π)
Anjali: She scoffs. "My partner has taste, discipline, a functioning brain, and the good sense not to beg for attention from someone already taken." Her eyes move over them once, pitiless. "As if I'd ever consider trading down. Piss off."
Dmitry: The polite mask doesn't slip, but his voice goes flat and formal. "That's not something I need your input on." He keeps his eyes on them for one more second, just long enough to make it uncomfortable. "Please don't speak about them again."
Jong-woo: Actual confusion, head tilt and everything. "Wait, what? No--they're perfect. You don't even know them." He's baffled someone would say that with a straight face. Eventually, the confusion fades into something firmer. "You should go."
Kailee: Her smile stays picture-perfect the entire time. "Oh, wow." She says it so sweetly it almost sounds genunine. "If I wanted someone desperate and badly dressed, I'm sure I'd have noticed you by now. You can go now."
Kalea: She looks hurt for half a second, then disappointed. "That's a really mean thing to say about someone you don't know." And if they try to laugh it off, she doesn't. "I'm not interested in you, and insulting my partner isn't going to change that. Can you go now? Please?"
Linden: "I'm not going to dignify that with a response." Their expression stays calm, but there's no warmth left in it. "Putting someone down to make yourself look better is...not a good look." Then they leave, because the person has already made themself very easy to dismiss.
Lu: "Say that again." And if the person has the nerve to keep smiling, Lu steps closer, voice low. "No, really. I want to see if you're stupid enough to insult my partner twice while I'm standing right here."
Makai: His jaw sets, fists curling once before he consciously unclenches them. For a second, it looks like he might say something. Then he just turns and leaves. They're not worth it, and he's not giving them the satisfaction of seeing they got to him.
Marcel: They turn slowly, eyebrows lifting. "Oh, I see." They smile, small and mean. "You thought if you insulted them, I'd lower my standards all the way down to you. Funny."
Misty: She doesn't even look up right away. When she finally does, the grin on her face is not the fun one. "You got about three seconds to walk that back." And if they don't? She's ready to throw hands.
Santi: The charm drops right off their face. "Don't talk about them like that." Simple, flat, no smile. If the person tries to play it off, Santi's eyes narrow. "No, no. You said what you said. Now get out of my face before I stop being polite."
β¦ the first to fall in love loses (meet that loser)
(NOTE) The demo is here! I was supposed to release it on July 7 but the UI I had made was really bad so I had to start over and recode it. Chapter 1; part 1 (thatβs where the most of the customization are) was supposed to be released alongside it but I didnβt have time to code it to the new template considering I am way past the deadline. Sorry for the delay and hope you enjoyed it
AND SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO HAD HELPED ME IN PLAY TESTING, FEEDBACK, AND BRAINSTORMING THIS STORY! YOU GUYS ARE GREAT π«Ά
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Hi Echo! I hope you're having a lovely day today β€οΈ
So for Lu, we know that their parents are arseholes who don't care much beyond the bare minimum. But you've mentioned their grandparents a few times, and I wondered if their relationship was better?
Anyway, this is probably my favourite IF right now! Foaming at the mouth for more π
Hi anon! I hope you're having a lovely day too π And thank you so much for reading!!
To answer your question, yes-ish! Lu does have a better relationship with their grandparents.
Their grandparents moved back to Italy when Lu was around 13, so Lu didn't get to see them as often after that, aside from a few summers in Calabria.
But they were definitely warmer than Lu's parents. Lu is their only grandchild, so yes, there was still plenty of spoiling, but it came from a more genuine place. They actually asked about Lu's day, their interests, what they thought, all the little things their parents rarely bothered with unless it reflected on the family somehow.
That said, Lu was very resentful when they left. Like they felt abandoned, and some part of that hurt still lingers.
But for the most part, Nonna and Nonno G are Lu's favorite people π₯° Which with Lu means they've received both the softest version of them and the coldest silent treatment known to man!
Hiiii Echo how are you doing? I'm not sure if this was asked yet but what are the RO's heat tolerances and how do they handle a MC who loves extremely spicy foods?
Hi hi Synth!! I'm doing great, hope you're doing well too, as always π
Oh fun!
Anjali and Jong-woo looooooooove spicy foods! They are for sure the most tolerant. The spicier the better.
Then Misty and Santi. They're not trying to burn their taste buds off, but they can definitely handle the heat.
Makai and Kalea can handle mildly spicy. Like buffalo wings or a bit of sriracha -- just a touch of spice.
Dmitry, Kailee, Linden, and Marcel aren't all that tolerant. What ever the mildest option is, they'd take that.
And Lu is a big fat baby when it comes to spice! Cacio e pepe makes their nose runny π Nonna G had to downgrade it from "cacio e pepino" to "cacio e lacrimucce" to just "cacio e cacio" because apparently even black pepper was doing too much.
hi echo! i've only recently encountered your if and i've been regularly checking if you've written anything new about the wmu casts and falling in love with each of them with every scenario ππππ
i've already read the prologue and chapter 1 and judging by the mc building i don't think mc is a virgin(?) but i'm curious how each RO would think/react to finding out that mc is a virgin, particularly how they would treat their first time π«ͺ looking forward to your wmu updates and please remember to take care of yourself ππ thank you so much for creating this and sharing it with us!
Hiya!! Thank you for reading π
MC can be a virgin in game, so I'll hold off on answering this since you'll start to find out in chapter 3 π
Whatβs Jong-Wooβs diet like? Is he one of those athletes who eats kilos of meat and carbs? How would he react to someone like Mc, who loves eating sweets every day but canβt be bothered to go to the gym and stuff like that? π
Lol yes, basically. His job does require him to follow a pretty strict diet, so there's a lot of lean protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, meal prep, timing meals around workouts, all that fun stuff.
But our baby Jong-woo loves to eat!! He's from Jeonju, so he's very serious about tasty, good quality food πββοΈ
He could never truly deprive himself of the finer things in life, so he allows himself one indulgent snack twice a week and has cheat weekends where he eats whatever he wants.
If MC wasn't into that lifestyle, he wouldn't try to force them into it or judge them. He might tease them a little and offer to make the gym less miserable, but he's definitely not going to be standing over them with a clipboard and a protein shake π
He would, however, encourage them to eat at least one fruit and/or vegetable each day, just to make sure something green is getting in there π
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Anon is so right about Anlee (...Kaijali?). I bet they're gonna have a hate hookup at some point and it's going to be mind-blowing but they're never mentioning it ever again.... The fanfic hand is trembling, I have to do something about it, pls decide on a ship name I'm gonna start a crusade for them on the late blue bird app thx luv u
Lmaoooo I will surely keep this ship in mind should I ever go the short story route π€£
Still, if you want a taste and haven't read it, you can check this out!
As for the ship name, what do you all think?
Kaijali
Anlee
Anjailee
Voting ended onJul 9
I'm partial to kaijali or anjailee -- rolls off the tongue~
can't wait for my herbo(himbo but lady) mc to meet Luca and be like flirtatious without even knowing.
example:
MC: "Wow, you have a really nice smile! Your eyes also glow likeβ"
And she keeps rambling while Luca is looking at her like this: ??!??!
(not an ask but i miss you, lu </3)
Luca: "Huh." Watches you through increasingly narrowed eyes. "You talk a lot." His gaze drops to your mouth. "Not a complaint, really. Just think there are better uses for it."
What sort of voices do the Ros have? Are their voices deep, rough, high-pitched...
Ahh I love and hate this question lmao
Because I can hear them so clearly in my head, but it's one thing to try and describe it versus actually planting it in your brains too. So I'm going to do my best to find "voice references" that kind of give you the idea, and I hope that'll help.
Anjali: Very elegant, crisp, posh British accent. Very Indira Varma but with a slight rasp, especially when she raises her voice (check out this clip)
Dmitry: Charming, "good man" warmth, with a faint New York/Jersey accent. I think Matt Bomer's got the right tone. Super close. (check here)
Jong-woo: Like a friendly, mid-range deepness, that gives this pitchy rasp when he's startled. Choi Woo-shik is like, exactly right! (check it out here)
Kailee: Light, charismatic, bright, easy to listen to. Not super sugary, but can get there if she needs to. Kristen Bell is like, quintessential Kailee. (check here!)
Kalea: Lyrical, honeyed, with a subtle Hawaiian accent. Auli'i Cravalho is close, but Kalea's voice is definitely higher than hers. (check out here!)
Linden: Slow, relaxed, deep but soft. Very Sara Ramirez, but slower. (check here!)
Luca: Masculine, but not super deep. A slight New York accent that gets much more pronounced when he's angry. I'd say Jeremy Allen White, but his is too deep, but the vibe is there if that makes sense? Early seasons of Shameless is nearly there (like here) But Sebastian Stan would be my close pick though! (check here!)
Lucia: Smooth, rich, slightly deep feminine voice with New York texture. Think Rosario Dawson. (like here)
Makai: Deep, grounded, warm, with some roughness around the edges. I think Brian Tyree Henry is good, but it needs a bit of a deeper resonance in the chest and a Philly twang. (check here)
Marcel: Very expressive and theatrical (obv lol) kind of higher, but masculine with a pretty pronounced French accent. Lucas Bravo is almost there, his voice is just too deep. So if it were like, higher in tone, this would be Marcel 100% (check here)
Misty: Kind of deep, with the slightest huskiness. Light, playful, energized. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is a decent example (check here)
Santiago: Deep, warm, slightly playful and charismatic. A pretty strong Colombian accent, but not super prominent. I think Manolo Cardona is pretty darn close. (check here!)
Santina: Rich, slightly husky but feminine tone. I think Carolina GaitΓ‘n is also pretty close. (check here!)
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How would the ROs feel if, after some time dating post-show, the MC decides to set a picture of them and the RO as their phone wallpaper (maybe like a photo booth polaroid strip or something similar)? But the MC is initially shy about it and thinks the RO wonβt like it or feel comfortable about it.
Ooh, this is sweet π
I think a good chunk of them would already have some version of MC on their lock screen or background by then π
Already has a couple photo: Jong-woo, Kalea, Linden, Santi
Jong-woo: He flips his phone around as soon as he sees you're nervous. "See? I like looking at us too." Honestly, he's happy you finally caught up.
Kalea: She agonized for days trying to find the right couple photo because she loves them all. If you're nervous, she'd reassure you right away. "No, I like it. I really like it. Do you like the one I picked too?" And then she'd get shy showing you hers, even though she's the one trying to make you feel better.
Linden: Their couple photo is most likely a close-up of your hands linked or you asleep against their neck. They'd show it to you with a little smile. "What's wrong with showing how much we love each other?"
Santi: They think it's cute that you're shy. "You know you're already on mine, right?" They like being part of your everyday life, even in a small way
Already has a photo of just you: Dmitry, Kailee, Makai
Dmitry: He has a photo of you as his background already, probably one you don't even remember him taking. If you're shy about your couple photo, he thinks it's sweet. "Why would I not like it?" Like the thought genuinely never occurred to him.
Kailee: She has her favorite picture of you as her background. One she took herself, of course. She'd show it to you immediately. "Are you kidding? You look amazing. It's my favorite part of turning on my phone." She may tease you for being shy, but she's very pleased.
Makai: He has a photo of you caught mid-laugh because it always brings a smile to his face. He gets why you feel shy, but he doesn't think you need to be. He'd look at the photo, then at you, and say, "Nah, I like it." Simple as that.
Doesn't have a photo, but doesn't mind if you do: Anjali, Lu, Marcel, Misty
Anjali: She tries to keep as much of her relationship with you as private as possible, especially after the show. Still, she thinks it's sweet that you want to see her every day in some way. She wouldn't make a fuss over it, but she would look at the photo longer than necessary before handing the phone back.
Lu: Their phone is pretty bare bones, so it's not a reflection of how much or how little they care about you. They think your couple photo is fine. It's your phone; they're not going to dictate how you use it. But they do like that it's them.
Marcel: They have a specific theme and aesthetic on their phone, but it's nothing against you, and it doesn't mean they love you any less. They do appreciate that you like flaunting your love around. They'll tease you for being sentimental, obviously, but they're also going to ask to see the photo again.
Misty: She's not really big on customizing and all that. Her phone background is something random she took like, three years ago and never thought to change. She loves the photo on your phone, though. Mostly, she thinks it's cute you were nervous about something she finds so harmless.
This may be a dumb question but I love writing however I find it hard to push myself to write when Iβm not in the moodβ which I find myself oftenβ and Iβll write for a little bit and then sort of stall, how do you do it? Like, how do you stay motivated when you write? Do you just push through it orβ¦?
Hi!! Not a dumb question at all π In fact, it's a very relatable problem that happens to me more often than I'd like to admit lol
I don't think there's one perfect answer because motivation comes and goes so often. But when I'm feeling stuck, I usually try one of these:
Play someone else's game/read a different story: There are so many amazing writers out there constantly making incredible things. Reading or playing something else can really help refill the creative well for me. I get inspired and, in the most complimentary way possible, I get competitive π Seeing other people commit to their passion projects makes me want to get my shit together too!
Write something different: I like switching to a different project whenever I start feeling tired of the one I'm working on. And I mean wildly different. With WMU, for example, if I'm feeling too bogged down in all the details, I'll close it and write something for one of my thriller stories instead. Spending time in a completely different world helps reset my brain. Maybe it's the writing version of absence makes the heart grow fonder π
Skip ahead: Generally, I like writing in a linear way. If I say I'm working on chapter 2, then I'm focusing my energy on chapter 2...until I can't stand it anymore!! When that happens, I'll jump to an entirely different chapter. It could be the end of the story. It could be some random scene I may or may not ever use six chapters down the line. Either way, it keeps me connected to the story without forcing myself to come up with something my brain clearly isn't ready to give me yet.
Force myself to write, but only when I have the energy: Sometimes I do need to push myself a little. Even if it's 10 words or 100. As long as I'm writing something, it gives me peace of mind that progress is being made. I try not to treat every writing session like it needs to be some super long, 10,000 word passage. Sometimes the win is literally just opening the document and adding a few sentences.
Don't force myself: Lol I know that's contradictory, but seriously, if I can't write, I can't write. Simple as. When that happens, I focus on other things in my life and come back to it when I'm ready, no matter how long it takes. At the end of the day, I'm doing this for fun in my free time. I'm not obligated to put anything out. Yes, when you have people looking forward to something, it can feel like a tough choice. But I'm a huge advocate for mental health and boundaries. If this is something you're choosing to do in your spare time, for free, just because you love it, then you don't owe anybody anything if you're not feeling it. Take care of yourself first!!! Plus, having a clearer head usually means that when you're finally ready to get back in there, you'll be able to give it your best π
As an aside, I also get distracted pretty easily (opening tumblr, scrolling through reddit, locking into a TV show, etc.) When I know my brain is feeling especially restless, I use the Freedom app. It lets you block certain apps and websites for a set amount of time across your devices (for me, my phone and laptop) -- and it's free!!
I know everyone's different and some things are easier said than done, but I hope this helps a little π
