An angsty jax fanfic of how jax copes with the abstraction of ribbit when he thinks nobody is watching him. unfortunately for him, he's been sucking at hiding it lately, and his unnatural behavior has caught the attention of pomni, who noticed that he's been acting different. he's not being the agitating prankster she knows him as, which is concerning, giving how he's like that all the time and he's just showing weird signs of depression suddenly. she tries to check in on him and is met with his giant walls that he's put up, and he pushes her away with anger and exhaustion. but he's also... blushing? ⚠️no smut, no fluff. this is a clean angsty hurt/comfort slow burn romance fic that will not have any smut. this fic also will contain attempted suicide, loud verbal arguments, accusations, and gaslighting, blood, depression, panic attacks, etc (more in fic). if you are sensitive to any of the above or in the fic listed, please avoid this fanfiction. there will also be minor spoilers to the amazing digital circus episode 9 (involved in the dialogue), so if you have not seen the episode yet, please watch it before reading this. thank you! ⚠️ all credits to glitch productions and gooseworx! i do not own or claim ownership of any type of the amazing digital circus or its characters. i removed the tw for slight tadc ep 9 spoilers on 7/11/26, so if you STILL haven't seen the episode yet for sum reason, WATCH IT BEFORE READING THIS. okay, with that outta the way... let's get this show on the road! (ive worked very hard on this. i should update weekly but if i don't pls don't hold it against me lol im probably busy. also im juggling like 7 other fics that i have to update too. so yeah lol. OH MY GOODNESS THE CROPPING ON THE COVER ABSOLUTELY SUCKS :D! anyways i hope y'all like this! pls give it a try this is double or nthn for me lol. y'all should like it!)

⚠️ NOT WRITING THIS ONE ANYMORE, I HAVE AT LEAST ONE MORE TADC FANFICS, I WROTE THIS BACK IN LIKE EP 3 LMAOOOO IK THE FIRST PART IS A LOT I WAS DEF ON SMTH 💀 anyway here's the original desc wtrvr ⚠️ This is a mature story! (At least the first part anyway) ⚠️ Pomni is walking through the circus one night when she hears something strange, she follows the noise to a far in the back part of the circus and sees Jax doing something unseemly, and wonders how he's taking his clothes off. She tries, but fails, and makes enough noise for Jax to notice and help her out. It's the start of a strange romance, and a saucy night.

Caine gave them wine and the night gave them one unexpected kiss. Will this turn into something more? Will Jax allow himself to enjoy something real for once? Romance. Drama. Spice. Love triangles and love...squares?