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[ohkate]

Hi Kate! 💖

23 for the winter ask meme please! ❄️

#23 How would they cope if they got snowed in?

Mostly just a lot of fucking, I would think. They'd half-ass being productive but end up playing video games or falling asleep on the couch watching John Wick for the 30 billionth time. But then sex games would ensue. Strip Head's Up or Go Fish...for a Blow Job.

They'd annoy each other here and there, too. Mostly because Mickey keeps forgetting the laundry in the washer overnight and so it smells bad. And Ian keeps chastising Mickey for his rude behavior to the neighbors, which Mickey hates because it makes him feel like he's a child. So he starts calling Ian 'mom' when he does it which drives Ian crazy.

But then Mickey sits on the kitchen island and watches Ian cook, stopping him every once in a while to grab him and kiss him. Ian jokes about running out of food if they don't start plowing soon. He says he'll having to teach Mickey how to hunt and Mickey responds that they wouldn't want to eat anything they could catch on the streets of Chicago or they'd die. Ian says, "Hey I caught you on the streets of Chicago. I eat you all the time and I haven't died yet."

And they enjoy the excuse to sleep in with Ian wrapped around Mickey like a wire. And Ian falls asleep on Mickey on the couch. Mickey rubs his hands up through his hair and thinks about how weird it is that they're actually married and this is his life. Frosted windows and a fireplace. The Christmas decorations still up because they were both too lazy to take them down yet. A part of him still feels like he's that kid from 10 years ago who could never see this as reality. He looks around the apartment and is grateful that it's a decent enough space to be trapped in. It could be worse; at least they aren't snowed in in prison.

And Ian fucks him over the washer when he goes down to make sure he took out the wet laundry. And Mickey fucks Ian on the floor when they start wrestling over the remote.

And they eventually go and dig the car and the ambulance out. Mickey throws one really good snowball an hits Ian directly in the face before running back upstairs to await his punishment and he's glad they have at least one more day before having to go back to work.

[ohkate]

Reblog for your followers to send you questions!

How do you think the Christmas celebrations happen for everyone post-canon?

What do you think were the favourite Gallagher Christmas traditions for the kids?

Do you think Ian and Mickey enjoy anything about the winter or are they wishing for spring?

What hot drinks do Ian and Mickey enjoy?

If Ian and Mickey tried to build a snowman, would they be successful? Who makes a better snowman?

Do they ever light a scented winter candle, if so….what is the scent?

Does showering/bathing together become more frequent in the colder months?

Which winter movies do they watch?

How often does the fireplace get used? (Is it ever turned off?!)

Who puts on the first Christmas song?

When they were younger, how obsessed was Ian with Mickey’s winter scarf?

Who was the first one to consider giving the other one a Christmas present or wish the other one Happy Christmas?

What are Ian’s thoughts over the years about Mickey’s bulky, warm jackets?

Did they ever dream about meeting up together during the winter when they were younger?

Does Ian (post-canon) have any special food or drinks he wants to try during the winter?

Do they like decorating their apartment in the West Side?

Where do they get their Christmas tree from? Buy it? Steal it?

What dirty/rude Christmas decorations do they have?

Do you think either of them have a Christmas they kind of liked when they were a child?

Who would win in a snowball fight?

Who shovels the driveway if they ever have that problem?

Who hates the cold more?

How would they cope if they got snowed in?

What are their favourite types of winter clothes to wear?

What are their favourite types of winter clothes to see the other one wear?

Do either of them ever get roped into dressing up as Santa for Franny and Freddie? How does this go?

What are their favourite winter smells?

Do Ian and Mickey enjoy any spooky wintery ghost stories?

How many blankets do they have on their bed?

When do they put up Christmas decorations? When do they take them down?

Do they like any winter sports?

How do they warm each other up when they’re cold?

If they wear Christmas jumpers, what kind do they wear?

If they both get sick at the same time, how do they cope?

Pick one New Year’s Eve at any point in pre-canon/canon/post-canon, what’s happening?

Do they have any wintery nicknames for each other?

Any other wintery headcanons?

Favourite wintery fanfic/fanart/gifset/edit?

[ohkate]

Mickey has better tits. But Ian has the best ass.

Thank you, season 11, for allowing us to do this very important research.

[ohkate]

Just so you know, I shall hold you all to this standard tagging minimum going forward.

@iangallagherisadeadman, you crazy bitch, i fucking love ya.

[ohkate]

Galladrabbles: Shakespeare

What a great prompt, @flamingbluepanda! Long live @galladrabbles!

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“Why can’t we ever do things like normal people do?” Ian asked Mickey as they sat on the couch.

“Just what the fuck do ‘normal’ people do that we don’t?” Mickey countered.

“They go places. Like to museums, poetry readings and stuff.”

“Are you kiddin’? Poetry?”

“Yes. Romantic stuff, you know?”

“Okay Tough Guy, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.”

“Browning? You know Browning Mick?”

“I know a lot. Especially about the many ways we’re gonna bang tonight.”

“A lover’s ear will hear the lowest sound, Mick. THAT’S Shakespeare. I can’t wait to hear you moan.”

[ohkate]

They always have a hard time getting going on rainy mornings, like many people. Especially when it’s chilly out. On wet, gray weekdays they drag their feet getting out of bed, they dress slowly and sluggishly, and they rely heavily on coffee to wake and warm their bones. The first hour of pickups includes lots of yawning, lots of quiet, muttering voices because anything louder feels too jarring, and lots of secretly yearning for bed until they finally start feeling more alert. It’s rough.

But waking up on chilly, rainy weekend mornings is a gift. They just pull the covers tighter around themselves, somehow sink ever deeper into the bed and drift closer together. They start out facing each other, Mickey’s face smushed against his husband’s chest, almost completely covered by the blankets piled up on the bed. But then when breathing under there becomes too difficult, he turns the other way and faces the window as Ian tucks up behind him. Mickey curls up and makes himself small as Ian somehow makes himself even bigger, his presence behind him heavy and all-encompassing as he tries to cover him as much as possible, heavy arm holding him tight while they listen to the rain pattering against the window. Waking like that is the best, slowly easing into consciousness against each other in their little nest, warm and cozy together for hours sometimes. They talk in soft voices about eventually getting up and making some food, but the bed is just too inviting when the weather is like that, so they stay put for a while longer, maybe changing positions periodically but always staying on top of each other, not an inch between them.

[ohkate]

When you know, you know.

[ohkate]

Weekly Tag Wednesday

Joining in because food is my favorite topic, lol.

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Do you like cooking and/or baking? YES. I went to a culinary trade school but had such a horrible experience that I didn't pursue it. I really wish I would have known then that that experience was not the norm. It made me hate cooking for a long time. I wish I'd stuck with it because I really love cooking.

What is your favorite dish to make at home? I love making potstickers. I will say with no vanity that mine are fucking amazing. I also love making pasta and pizza. I make a pretty good pizza. I also make bomb sandwiches. I seriously thought about starting a food truck but I just couldn't afford the start up. The licensing in Massachusetts for food trucks is ridiculous.

Is there a seasonal (whatever season it is for you right now) food that you often make this time of year? When I was young, we always had a finger food extravaganza for Christmas day. We'd open presents on x-mas eve and just eat and relax on x-mas day. Little cheese rolls, chips and dip, shrimp cocktail, deviled eggs, bacon wrapped scallops, a bunch of desserts, etc etc. It was SOOOO much work but we'd just put it out buffet style and graze all day.

Is there a particular drink you like during this season? I don't drink alcohol almost ever, but I do like a good sangria if I can find one. But honestly I'm a nerd who just likes a good egg nog.

Are there any regional dishes that are popular in your area this time of year? If so is it a 👍 or 👎 for you? I live in an area that is known as Little Portugal due to a huge number of Portuguese people here. Portuguese and Brazilian food is extremely loved here. Caçoila is a slow-cooked, pulled-pork that goes good on sandwiches. Pasteis de Bacalhau also known as salt cod fritters are really popular. Rice pudding is a popular dessert. And in the morning, Malasadas are extremely popular year round. They're a yeast donut that's pulled and stretched and then covered in sugar. If you find one made by authentic Portuguese grandma then you're in for a real treat because they're delicious!

--Not tagging anyone in particular...I'd like to here from everyone so join in!

[ohkate]

The redheaded stepchildren

Sometimes I'll read a fic in the depths of AO3 or see some art and the hit/comment totals are just a fucking travesty.

What's your favorite art or fic that you've created that you wish had gotten more love? Maybe it was just bad timing or it got lost in a bunch of other posts.

Post a link! I'm up for some Shameless self promotion!

It's just an excuse to read or look at gallavich porn, honestly.

[ohkate]

'Tell me goodbye.'

I read so many fics or I've seen art that has Mickey saying, 'tell him goodbye'.

I don't know why this bothers me so much.

[ohkate]

Every time I watch Shameless I just think, what are you CHILDREN doing in that bar???!!! Put down that beer you are, like, 12! Why are they being served?? Someone save these poor babies!

It's not fucking shocking Lip is an alcoholic at the ripe old age of 20.

[ohkate]

The Beast

A literary reference for this week's @galladrabbles thanks to @flamingbluepanda for her prompt, Shakespeare. 'The beast with two backs' is from Othello. Word Count: 100

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Shakespeare called it the beasts with two backs, except...they were certainly no tragedy. These beasts gripped at each other, trying to get closer, even when there was no air between them already. "Jesus, Gallagher…" Ian growled into Mickey's neck. "Don't call me Gallagher in bed." "I'll say whatever I want, ugh…" Mickey said defiantly, feeling Ian thrust deep. "Say my name," he demanded, wrapping Mickey's legs around his waist like a belt. He leaned down to rest their foreheads together. And there it was again. The weight of them. "Say…my…name." Mickey exhaled, the fight giving way to something raw. "Ian."

[ohkate]

Fuck, I missed you.

[ohkate]

After one month learning illustration, here's my first (public) Gallavich art, as a gift to Comet @spacerockwriting for the Gallavich Secret Santa 2024. It's veeeeeeery NSFW so you've been warned. Click here to see it full & explicit on AO3. Merry Christmas Comet! Merry Christmas yall!

[ohkate]

A/B/O

It's a shame how many people are turned off from A/B/O fics because their first experience with it is...let's just say a really bad version of it.

A/B/O is such an amazing and eye-opening style when written well. An A/B/O fic from another fandom became my favorite fanfic of all time after I read it, and it turned me on it a way that no other fic ever did. I was weirded out at first but then I found myself searching out others. It's difficult to write because you have to walk a fine line between the concept going too far and feminizing the omega character, making it too animalistic or sub/dom (unless this is your thing) and still keeping it in character.

But it can be full of devotion and connection, protective Ian or Mickey, it can have some of the hottest sex scenes, and can hit a kink that some women just really enjoy.

But you have to be eased into it with the best writing you can find.

People reading A/B/O for the first time should only be allowed to if given a note by a friend. And they can only choose from a small handful of fics that are chosen by a select group of people, like a fanfic Council of Elrond.

[ohkate]

Why does every adult animation show have to break into a musical at some point (or multiple points)? I thought maybe it was just a Seth McFarlane ego-stroking thing. But South Park did an entire movie that was a musical. I thought I'd be safe with Bob's Burgers but ...nope. With no explanation they just break into song. There's no fucking escape.

[ohkate]

A slightly revised version of last year's questions! Two ways to play: Reblog and have your followers send you numbers, or answer the whole list!

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Thank you so much for my asks! Sorry it's so damn long.

#9 What fic made you happiest to work on? Asked by @mybrainismelted and @energievie

My BigBang fic for this coming year. Almost all of my fics are very short little one-shots. That's all I've really felt confident writing yet. Even the few multi-chaptered fics I've written are very short. This fucker is over 90K. I'm proud that I was able to accomplish that.

Since you can't read that yet, I also really loved writing Five Senses and The Diamond in Your Engagement Ring is Fake. I liked the later because it was the first time anyone ever requested I write something for them, which felt so special. None of my fics are necessarily on a favorites list and I don't say that to fish for likes... I just know I need to get better so I keep practicing. To be asked to write something meant a lot to me. And I think I write a good, funny Mickey. I know his voice better than Ian's.

#12: What fic was the easiest to write? Asked by @mybrainismelted

I wrote a Gallavich crack!fic called My Spicy Vanilla using info I fed to an AI generator that I suppose would win since I didn't actually write it. Other than that, I write almost all my fics during my lunch break at work. None of them are too long or involved. I'd say Same or Hardtime as they were both written within a half hour. #2 What's something new that you tried in a fic this year? Asked by @energievie Lol everything is new to me. I would say discipline. I really love @galladrabbles because it forces me to think differently about writing. I'm verbose so to discipline myself to take out all the extraneous words has been a great exercise for me and made me a better writer. I once used the find/search function to find how many times I wrote 'really' and 'very' in a fic and I wanted to shoot myself. I still use 10 words when I can use 3, but I'm getting better and @galladrabbles has helped with that. #19 Share your favorite piece of dialogue. Asked by @abigailspinach From Crush: The marks left behind are like secret constellations mapped across Mickey's skin, stories only they know. They fade with time, but the memory becomes a quiet echo of every time they’ve chosen each other, again and again. It’s a reminder of how much Ian loves him. In a tangible way that leaves traces, marks that say, "Ian was here, and he loves you fiercely." It was their love story, written across his skin. 

#21 What's something that surprised you while you were working on a fic? Did it change the story? Asked by @abigailspinach

Turns out my reader street cred doesn't translate when writing sex scenes. I've been reading explicit fics since 1995. I was on livejournals and bb boards that are older than some of the people reading this. So when I started writing I just assumed the sex would be a breeze for me. My beta for the BigBang pointed out that I said basically the exact same dialogue for two sex scenes and I wanted to die. Real life sex hasn't prepared me for writing sex scenes. I think a part of it is that I hate tacky language and I find a lot of dialogue during these moments to be extremely cheesy. So my vocabulary is purposely limited. But it's soul-crushing that I have such a hard time with this. I thought I'd really win the sex-fic Olympics if I ever did start writing and that definitely isn't going to happen. It's made me focus more on dialogue and making the story fun to read instead.

Okay thanks guys!!

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