Overwhelming Wednesday Afternoon
With the water running as frigid as he could stand, pecos took the opportunity to do a reality check. first of all: this was happening. he never was going to be able to question that.
Classroom Journal
I much rather daydream about autumn than to get a reality check by another one of those damned snowfalls. i truly hate the cold. i really do. but i can't stand the heat, either. i'm one of those picky people who need it just right.
Doberman and Throbbin, Part 3, Daniel's Story
I don't want to say it, but the exposure to the fuel seems to have made you both into some sort of super heroes" both luke and i scoff at the idea that we are some sort of super heroes, but then the shepherd gives us both a reality check.
Samel's Summer 7: Heartache
"feel like i'm about to get castrated by a reality check." "oh." "y'know how you mentioned my fucked up impulse control?" "yeah." davie pushed out a lengthy breath. "i... need to stop speaking."
Powerless
To see someone he loved feel such trepidation about an adventure they had in it was a reality check. rampant ignorance of his safety--and of those around him--wasn't going to cut it anymore. but he wouldn't become like his parents.
Becoming: Part 9-Eviction
He was confused at first, thinking that he was either dreaming or having some odd kind of illusion; but a quick reality check easily disproved those two options. the new feeling tickled alex and, despite trying to act seriously, he began to laugh.
Expectations She Can't Fulfill 2
She doesn’t get much answers, but does get a reality check.
To help and trust or to not help and not trust
It hurts me to give up on someone who clearly needs help but its clear to me she needs a reality check.
Black Petals: Chapter 3 ~ The Seed is Planted
Trust me, sometimes a girl needs a reality check in order to move on. she'll be a lot better off." shadow was silent as he contemplated her words, though rouge took it as more brooding. "ok, now what's on your mind?" she asked.
CHAPTER 4 - PHONE CALLS FROM FRIENDS
Seriously the guy needed a reality check, that not everyone is gonna be pushed around and eventually he'll meet someone willing to push back twice as hard." “what, like you?" chel sounded skeptical as she questioned him.
Chapter 7- The Concert
This little 'reality check' i'm having now is stressing me out. i croak out a sound attempting to sing again to keep my mind off it. it's too early for all of this doubt. shut up brain, please. i'm trying to sing.
Roommates: Chapter 10: Frienemies
"even after all that she still had to give me the biggest reality check i needed. she made me realize how bad i made my worried them and how i taken everything for granted." her eyes starting to tear up but he held in her tears.