The Advent Time is over, Happy Christmas!
We have achieved a 25 part and ~39k words long story written by ten people! Most works are rated G or T, and you can still follow the storyline if you skip the fic with adult content.
All works in the Ao3 Collection
The Advent story: Myka and the gang (Pete, Claudia, Leena and Steve) live in an apartment and Helena moves in with them. Myka finds herself attracted to Helena, but remembers Pete's golden rule "Don't get involved with your roommates", so she tries to repress the infatuation and sets rules for herself. In each fic, one of these rules gets explained - and then summarily thrown out the window!
Moodboard for the story
Part 1: The Crush
Read the entries for day 1 and 2 first as an introduction to the AU! Under 3k words long, all rated G
1. Never Fall for your Roommate: December 1st: Move-in, new roommate
2k G by @lavendelhummel tumblr
Helena is moving in on the first of December.
2. Never have a crush on your flatmate
<1k G by @purlturtle tumblr
"Never get a crush on your flatmate" - well, good luck with that, Myka!
Part 2: The Rules
While some parts refer to past ficlets, you can pretty much read the entries to days 3-17 in any order you like, and if there is anything you don’t like to read, because of a topic or the smut fic, you can skip it and continue with the other fanfic. Over 20k words total
3. Never be alone with the housemate you have a crush on
<1k G by @akittennameddaisy
Rule 3: Never be alone with the housemate you have a crush on. Guess how well that goes.
4. Never tell her how much you like her hair
<1k G by @viharistenno tumblr
Myka's quickly developing crush combined with Helena's disarming smile and her undeniably magnificent hair leads to some inner struggle.
5. Don't Stare!
1k rated T by @lilolilyr tumblr
Myka can't seem to stop looking at Helena. She has every intention to stop, but then she runs into her somewhere unexpected...
6. Never let Helena persuade you to watch a movie with her
<1k G by @purlturtle tumblr
because forced prolonged proximity in a dark room and WHO EVEN KNOWS what kind of movie Helena might pick!
7. Never borrow Helena's clothes
1k G by @jesstrel
Myka gets distracted. Hijinks ensue...
8. Never Let Your Crush Wear Your Clothes
3k G by @lilolilyr tumblr
It’s not that Myka doesn't want to lend Helena clothes, rather she'd enjoy it way too much! alas, that resolution doesn't last very long...
9. Don't let her convince you to go to the gym with you
1k G by @purlturtle tumblr
Seriously, what could go wrong?
10. Never let Helena give you a back rub
1k G by @purlturtle tumblr
11. Never watch Helena eat ice cream
1k G by @purlturtle tumblr
... the lip-licking will drive you insane.
12. Never let Helena read poetry to you.
<1k G by @sallysetonbw
Letting your crush read poetry to you? Rookie mistake, Myka.
13. Never use her shampoo, that is weird!
2k G by @lavendelhummel
Thinking about her roommate while washing her hair is completely risk free, right?
14. Never Borrow That Blanket She Keeps on the Back of the Armchair
3k G by @violetren tumblr
There's no harm in borrowing a blanket when its owner isn't home. Right?
15. Never listen in on Helena talking on the phone
3k G by @purlturtle tumblr
Not only is it rude, but one might overhear things - but oh, how hard that is, when the listened-in-on person has such a pretty voice!
16. Never sit next to her on the couch
1k G by @lilolilyr tumblr
Myka wanted to avoid this situation at all cost. But the second she feels safe in the living room, Helena is right there, next to her!
17. Make sure you're not the only one laughing at her obscure jokes
1k G by @thiakerrigan tumblr
Poor Myka. Sometimes there are just too many Incidents in one day.
Part 3: Falling in Love
While 18-21 are still separate ficlets about Myka’s rules, they take place after an important change for Myka: she noticed that she is in love with Helena. For the best reading experience, read those ficlets after you finish with the entries to the earlier days! Under 4k words.
18. Never Fall In Love With Your Flatmate
1k G by @lilolilyr tumblr
Pete and Leena confront Myka about her feelings for Helena
19. Never let her see you in your pyjamas
<1k rated T by @lilolilyr tumblr
20. Never Take A Trip With Your Crush
<1k rated T by @tryingthisfangirlthing
Myka can't really say no to a work trip. It's just existing. Next to Helena. While driving a vehicle.
21. Never Masturbate to Thoughts of Your Roommate
1k rated E by @tryingthisfangirlthing
It's just common sense.
Part 4: getting together
The last parts of the AU follow a more connected storyline, so you should read them in the right order! Over 10k words total.
22. Never go to the Christmas market with Helena!
4K G by @lavendelhummel tumblr
Myka lets her roommates convince her to go out. Guess who she will meet there...
23. Never match your roommate on a dating app!
2k G by @lavendelhummel tumblr
The falling out of the Christmas market disaster surely will be easier on Myka. Surely!
24. Never Kiss Her On The Lips
3k rated T by @lilolilyr tumblr
Helena has invited Myka on a date. Will Myka break her rules and get involved with her?
25. Christmas Day
1k rated T by @lilolilyr tumblr
Helena has a Christmas present for Myka.
26. New Year’s
<1k rated T by @lilolilyr tumblr
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