The Sun And Moon (Pete Davidson x Reader)

Heyyyyyy besties! So I’m back with another white boy of the month. I would like to warn you that this will be mentioning Pete’s BPD and the reader will be mentioned as somebody that has had traumatic experiences however i am not mentioning what does that imply so don’t worry about it. Other than that I hope you enjoy!

Being with Pete was almost a gift and a curse, you were so different yet so alike. The ultimate example of twinflames, the yin and yang. If someone had to describe what you two were like was that (y/n) was like the sun, a warm personality with kindness and such just overall this untouchable beauty from inside and out, also she adores to be under the sun, Pete sometimes found her as she laid on the floor next to her cat just so she can enjoy the warm rays, sometimes she would have her crystals (Pete called them “magic rocks”) which Pete found so adorable, also as the weather got warmer she got happier.

Pete was the moon, a little bit more moody, mysterious, yet alluring, he intrigued anyone that was around him. Unlike (y/n) Pete was a night owl, he liked late night drives, staying up all night just smoking weed and watching movies, he liked the silence that the nightfall brought, he felt more at peace with the idea of relaxing and enjoying the darkness that others feared. Many times (y/n) woke up in the middle of the night and found him on her balcony, just sitting there and enjoying the view.

People around them brought up that comparison so much that they even got it as a couples tattoo, (y/n) got the sun behind her ear and Pete got the moon on his left middle finger cause he found it funny. However the curse was that they had to learn how to be around one another, yes they had similarities but they weren’t quite the same situations.

Pete was a comedian, (y/n) was an author, both of them had to sometimes sit their ass down and think of something to write, but the circumstances were different. 

“Baby I’m here”

Pete said as he shut the door of (y/n)’s apartment, dropping his pair of keys on the bowl that she had conveniently placed on a piece of furniture right next to her front door. Pete waited for an answer while taking off his shoes, (y/n) liked structure and she was a very neat person, another thing Pete had to learn, he wasn’t dirty but he was a tad bit of messy so when he was at her apartment (which basically had become his also) he was careful with how he did things.

Silence greeted him back, he sucked in his teeth as he realized exactly why this was happening. (Y/n) had mentioned that she was writing the second book of her fantasy novel and she was in a bit of a writer’s block, she had so many fresh ideas however when it came to writing them down sometimes her mind just wouldn’t co operate and she just couldn’t get it down in a way that she found right. He left the take out food on the small coffee table and continued to walk towards her bedroom. 

There she was, slightly laying back on her leather chair with her laptop in front of her, just staring at her screen and occasionally pressing a few buttons. The door was somewhat open so he could take a good look at her, her hair was down, she was wearing some shorts and a t-shirt she had accidentally spilled bleach on so now it was a house shirt and no socks, she hated wearing socks. Pete knocked on the semi closed door to get her attention.

“Oh I didn’t hear you come in”

“I figured, what are you doing here babe?”

“Regretting my decision on signing the contract for a second book”

She mumbled when Pete approached her and leaned down to press several kisses on her neck and cheeks. (Y/n) smiled and enjoyed the feeling of comfort he brought her before shaking her head and pulling away from him.

“I need to finish this chapter”

“What you need to do is eat, I’m pretty sure you skipped breakfast”

She knew he was right, that’s why she didn’t respond so she just kept on staring at her laptop screen, hoping that miraculously an idea will come to her head. She deeply appreciated his concern but she felt the pressure of her publicist that called everyday to ask about the book, today was one of the few days she chose to not pick up the phone. Pete once again was met with silence although that didn’t stop him from placing his hands on her shoulders to give her a massage.

“Come on sunshine, you can take a break and clear your head”

“Pete I have to write thousands of pages in a short amount of time, it’s not just fucking punchlines”

Pete’s face made a sour expression at her jab. It did sting a little bit yet he tried to understand that she was just overwhelmed with the responsibility of delivering on time. He took a deep breath before patting her on the head and turning away from her.

“I’ll be in the living room”

For some time she felt relieved that he left so she could refocus, however after a few moments when she started to see her reflection on the screen she started to realize what she had done which was awful. She felt so bad that she had to shut down the screen and close her laptop so she wouldn’t look at herself, she spoke in such a disregarding manner that she felt disgusted. With tears already clouding her eyes she got up and found Pete watching TV, the take out in front of him and it didn’t take long for her to notice that he had bought her favorite making her feel even worse. She stood in front of the TV and Pete looked in her eyes and smiled.

“I’m sorry”

Her voice breaks in the middle of the sentence. Pete’s smiled dropped when he saw a year escaping and heard her whimpering voice, he immediately got up from the couch and went to hug her.

“Its okay sunshine”

“No it’s not, I didn’t mean it I swear”

“I know baby”

“I’m just so… stressed”

She said and let herself relax in his arms as she wrapped hers around his torso, feeling the warmth of his engulf her. His scent went to her nose making her feel safe in his arms as the tears stained his sweatshirt. Pete started rubbing her back to help her let out her emotions, he knew how emotional (y/n) was and he found it cute how she feels like cry no matter what the situation was, she had happy tears, angry tears, sad tears, she saw a dog tears, attending a wedding tears, he didn’t mind it though on the contrary he liked that she was able to express her emotions with no fear.

“I understand baby, it did sting a bit though, you know how much I love my work”

“I know, I wasn’t thinking when I said it which is wrong”

They had agreed that they wouldn’t do the “it’s ok” type of shit, they preferred to actually say when something either hurt them or bothered them so they can have clear boundaries with one another, it was one of the best decisions they could have ever made, it was one of the strongest foundations they had for their relationship. (Y/n) looked at him and Pete immediately went to wipe her tears, before pressing a kiss on her forehead.

“I’m sorry”

“I accept your apology. Are you feeling better now?”

“A little bit. Thank you for forgiving me and I will try to do my best to not repeat that behavior”

She responded, her voice now was more steady and clear.  Setting boundaries between them and being clear about the behavior that is acceptable was something they had established early in the relationship, Pete was diagnosed with BPD and (y/n) had trauma from past experiences so they had agreed to see a couple’s therapist in order for them to move on with their relationship in a healthy manner, so things like “it’s ok” or “you know I didn’t mean it that way” were unacceptable, taking accountability for their actions and having the humility to apologize was their key to success.

Pete’s smile reappeared and now gave her a kiss on her lips, making (y/n) get a bit of a shiver down her spine. Their kisses always felt so strong, like energy passing through one to the other, it was such a magical experience to them.

“Are we good?”

“Yes, now take a seat and I’ll microwave your food”

“Wow, Gordon Ramsey would be so proud of you”

By Alyn Darnay

Judd Apatow, a director known for both his edgy comic dramas and his eye for discovering unknown talent, has not been living up to his reputation lately. The King Of Staten Island is a prime example of that. I seriously don’t know what I’d classify this film as. Is it a comedy perhaps? No, because unless I missed something, there isn’t a single laugh in the whole film. OK, so maybe it’s a drama then? Again, no, because the drama is so light you miss that too. I guess I might refer to it as a stoner film, or cotton candy for the school-age set, or maybe even a tattoo tribute film.

Whatever you call it, the film is painful to watch. Maybe that’s the whole idea; make a film for people who want to watch two hours of its main character going through a meaningless, painful daily existence. Now there’s an idea I never again wish to see come to fruition.

I like Pete Davidson, he’s funny, so I’m baffled. On the one hand, you have a talented young comic actor – a mainstay on Saturday Night Live with a large fan base. On the other hand, you have a lost and very troubled young individual, and you choose to tell a loosely based, vapid story of his mental challenges instead of his rise to comic acceptance. That could have been an excellent film. This is not.

Here’s the storyline…

Twenty-four-year-old Scott (Davidson), a weed-smoking slacker, is still living at home with his overworked ER nurse mother (Tomei) on Staten Island.

He dreams of being a tattoo artist, an art form he seems to have little or no actual talent for. He’s quite satisfied sitting on a couch with his buds, getting lost in online games and clouds of smoke, while occasionally hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey (Powley). When his younger sister (Apatow) heads off to college, and a firefighter named Ray (Burr) starts dating his mother, Scott’s life starts taking a radical turn. Among the many things bothering him about his mom’s dating is the fact that it brings up the painful memory of his father, also a firefighter, who died in a fire when Scott was seven.

These two major developments, and several other minor chains-of-events, force Scott into the world in a way he never expected. Can he survive the catharsis and become a functional human being, or will he get lost in the ‘morass of the lost’?

There is nothing new here; it’s a standard doper film without the usual humor. The fact that Davidson is appealing as a performer, and has some real acting chops, helps the story a bit, but all his charisma doesn’t help the film come far enough to make it palatable for a general audience.

The film was released worldwide on Friday, June 12th.

My take…

If you’re up for this kind of film, by all means, watch it. Personally, I’d rather watch Harold and Kumar Go to White CastleorSuperbadagain.

Directed By: Judd Apatow
Screenplay By: Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, Dave Sirus
Cast: Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, Ricky Velez, And Steve Buscemi

THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND
Rating: 2.5 Stars (out of 5)
Rated: R (for language, drug use throughout, sexual content and some violence)
Running Time: 2 hours & 17 minutes

Alyn Darnay is a film critic; feedback is encouraged at [email protected].

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue 8.2020