#Drake walker x Rose Thorne

[prettyboisteveharrington]

Don’t take my heart don’t break my heart. Don’t… Don’t throw it away

Have a short Drabble based on book two’s love confession between Drake and Mc

Drake Walker x MC ( Rose Throne)

Word count: 856

Thorne… Meet me on the hotel balcony tonight. We need to talk ~ Drake.

As you made your Way up to the hotel balcony all you Can Think about is Drake and how much you love him. How much you need him.

Drake. Drake. Drake.

You stand and look out at New York. You are thinking about what you are going to say to him, you want him to know how special he is to you, how wonderful he makes you feel but you don’t want to mess it up.

You hear footsteps behind you and turn around and see him.

As you finally see him it feels like your heart is beating ten, twenty if not a hundred times faster than it normally does.

You drink in his presence, from the lights illuminating his face to his Golden eyes that remind you of a glass of whiskey near the fireplace.

‘Hi’ you say breathlessly

‘Hey, Thorne’ Drake says he would Seem very composed if you didn’t know him like you do. You see through the cracks. You can tell that he’s nervous just like you.

He takes a few tentative steps forward, his eyes locked on yours.

‘We need to talk… About Us’

‘Yeah, we do’ you agree and nod your head.

You take a step towards him as well. You take a deep breath. You can do this.

‘Drake… Liam proposed to me tonight’

‘Oh’

Drake face falls and you can see the hurt in his eyes for a brief second before he composes himself and his face turns stoic.

‘I’m very happ-‘ Drake starts to say even if his facial expression betrays him. He looks like you just ripped his heart out and shattered it into a million pieces.

It hurts to see him like that. So broken. You take a deep breath and you reach out and gently take his hand in yours

‘I turned him down Drake. I told him i’m in love with you’

‘….What?’ Drake says and he looks surprised

You give his hand a squeeze.

‘From the first moment i saw you I was drawn to you. Sure we didn’t get along at first but there was something about you that kept pulling me back to you’ you say and smile at him

‘Thorne do you really mean it? Liam could give you so much more than me. Hells he could give you anything you wanted. You could have Cordonia and be Queen. Do you really want to settle for less than you deserve… Settle for me?’ Drake searches your eyes for any hint of a lie

You step towards him again your eyes are glossy. It hurts to see Drake like this. It hurts to hear him speak so ill of himself.

‘I hate when you do this. It hurts Drake’

Drake looks at you concerned

‘Rose I-‘

‘I don’t want a kingdom or be Queen. What i want is You. It hurts me greatly that you can’t see how much you have to offer’

Drake seems lost for words as looks at you with a vulnerable expression on his face.

You stand on your toes and lean in to kiss Drake’s left cheek

‘You are Incredibly handsome’

You lean in and kiss his right cheek

‘ you would do anything for me’

You stand on your toes and kiss his forehead

‘You are the first person i think about when i wake up and the last person I think about before I fall asleep’

You lean in and kiss his nose

‘The only person i want to be with is you. I’m yours Drake. Completely. Do you want me too?’

‘I do. Thorne how can I not want you’ Drake says and caresses your cheek with his hand, his hand trembles and you lean into the touch. Your eyes trace his lips before you look into his eyes again

‘Then what are you waiting for?’ You say and lean into him, your lips are inches away from his

His lips meet yours in a searching kiss as he wraps his arms around your waist.

There’s a look of gentle, astonished joy on his face as he pulls away. You lean your head against his you are unable to stop smiling.

You look into his eyes

‘I love you Drake Walker. I have loved you for a long time. Always will. Nothing and no one could ever change that. You are it for me. My soulmate. My marshmallow’

Drake’s eyes are glossy and his smile is wide

‘I don’t know what I could have possibly done to deserve someone like you Rose Thorne. But I will never stop trying to be worthy of you. I love you with every fiber of my being and I will always give you my all’ Drake says earnestly unable to look anywhere but at you

Drake takes your hand and kisses it gently

The two of you sit down on the ground, your head rests on Drake’s shoulder as you both watch the sunset.

[choicesficwriterscreations]

Thank you to our creators who have submitted their Top 5 fics of 2023! I know this is a terribly difficult task. After all, I did it myself! But I've always felt this list was the more important of the two - it's not about the numbers; it's about the works that nourished their creator's souls and brought them joy. So, thanks to each of you for sharing with us! Links to all stories can be found below the break!

@aallotarenunelma ✒️

Moonlit Hearts (IL/ID Crossover/AU) - Original Characters

Childhood Memories (ILW) - Lincoln McQuoid x NB!MC

Close to the Flame (ILW) - Lincoln McQuoid x NB!MC

Another Sun Will Rise (ILITW) - Dan Pierce x MC

Indigo Blood (ID) - Cas Harlow x MC

@angelasscribbles ✒️

The DeFacto Queen (TRR) Ⓜ️ - Drake x MC, Liam x MC

A Fervid Fixation (TRR) Ⓜ️ - Drake Walker x MC

The Dark Kingdom (TRR) Ⓜ️ - Drake x MC, Liam x MC

In Your Room Masterlist (TRR) Ⓜ️ - Drake Walker x Leo Rys

Laws End (TRR) Ⓜ️- Drake Walker x MC, Liam Rys x MC

@baldwinboy5ive 🎨and ✒️

Aerin Prison Visit (BOLAS) 🎨- Aerin Valleros x F!MC

The Right Path (BOLAS) ✒️- Aerin Valleros x F!MC

Name on the Wall (BOLAS) ✒️- Aerin Valleros x F!MC

Bye-Bye Baldur (BOLAS) 🎨- Aerin Valleros

Aerin x Raine Fanart (BOLAS) 🎨- Aerin Valeros x MC

@cariantha ✒️

All He Wanted (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

Hey Stranger (OH) Ⓜ️ - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

For You, I Will (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

War & Peace (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

A Solid Strategy (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

@coffeeheartaddict2 ✒️

Everybody Hurts Sometimes, Ch. 7 Ⓜ️(OH) - Ethan Ramsey, MC

Love in all Forms (OH) - Ethan Ramsey, F!OC, Tobias Carrick

Power to Overcome (OH) - F!MC, Aurora Emery

Everybody Hurts Sometimes, Ch. 15 Ⓜ️(OH) - Ethan Ramsey, etc.

Desire Ⓜ️(OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

@inlocusmads ✒️

Past Lives (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

Music for the Lost (and Found) (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

The Feverish Itch (Guinevere) - Guinevere, Queen Artura, F!Lancelot

Cross Your Heart and Set it Ablaze (COP) Trystan Thorne x F~!MC

The Bow That Burned Bright (BOLAS) - F!Elf!MC, Kade

@jerzwriter ✒️

A Mother's Journal Ⓜ️(WTD) - Eli Sipes

What's Forever For Ⓜ️(OH/AU) - Tobias Carrick, F!MC

Breathe Again (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

A Bit Dark (OH) - F!MC x F!OC

I Do, Me Too (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

@ladylamrian ✒️

Welcome to the World of Night (NB) - NB Side Characters

A Meeting in Wyoming (NB) - Nik Ryder x F!MC

Towards the Future (NB) - Nik Ryder x F!MC

Duty & Pleasure (NB) - Nik Ryder x F!MC

Sweet & Tender Hearts (NB) - Original Characters

@liaromancewriter ✒️

La Vie Avec Toi (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC, Sienna Trinh x M!OC

Late Shift (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

The Reluctant Valentine (OH) - Sienna Trinh x M!OC

When the Clock Strikes Twelve (OH/AU) - Sienna Trinh x M!OC

Breaking News (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

@moominofthevalley ✒️

The Haunting, Part 1 (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

Turpentine (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

The Girl With the Glass (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

I Will (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

Future Days (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

@peonierose ✒️

Wildflower (OH) - Keiki Lahela x M!OC

Kintsugi (OH) - Original Characters

Summer's Kiss (OH) - Bryce Lahela x F!OC

I'm a Sucker for You (OH) - Bryce Lahela x F!OC

Rose All Day (OH) - Bryce Lahela, Keiki Lahela, OCs

@stars-are-within-me ✒️

The Rain (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

Reflections (BOLAS) - Aerin Valleros

A Day Off (COP) - Trystan Thorne x MC

In the Gray (COP) - Eveline Goncharov, Maksim Thorne, etc.

The Lonely Prince (BOLAS) - Aerin Valleros x MC

@storyofmychoices ✒️

Shadows & Deceptions: A Royal Murder Mystery (Crossover/AU)

Can I Have This Dance? (OH) - Bryce Lahela x F!OC

Shadows of Hope (BOLAS) - Mal Volari x F!MC

The Quest for Daenarya (BOLAS) - Mal Volari x F!MC

Dealing with a Narcissist (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

@tessa-liam ✒️

Smoke & Mirrors, Ch. 11 Ⓜ️(TRR) - Liam Rys x MC

Cappadocia Ⓜ️ (TRR) - Liam Rys x MC

Marabelle, Ch. 2 Ⓜ️ (TRR) - Liam Rys x F!OC

Turning the Page, Ch. 5 Ⓜ️ (TRR) - Liam Rys x F!OC

Ti Amo Molto Ⓜ️ (TRR) - Liam Rys x MC

@trappedinfanfiction ✒️

Fast Break, Epilogue (OH/AU) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

What's in a Name? (COP) - Trystan Thorne

Crossroads Ⓜ️(OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

By Your Side (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

A New Neighbor (COP) - Trystan Thorne x F!MC

@zealouscanonindeer ✒️

Dangerous Games Ⓜ️ (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

Naughty & Nice (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

Like Whom? (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

Roots (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

Drunken Nights (OH) - Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

[waywardsummoner46]

Character List~

Finally! It is here. Hopefully this helps you all with any confusion or just in general.

What I’ll write: 

Polyamorous relationships (character x reader x character)

Plain old character x reader

sibling!character or parent!character x reader

Absolutely any AU at all, I’ll list a few ideas down the list

Any version of a character (yandere, dark, etc.)

Literally anything I guess, if it bothers me I’ll let you know!

For certain characters the requests will be strictly platonic however I’m still willing to write dark stuff for them too.

There’s also definitely some I’ve missed so if you don’t see a character or fandom you’re interested in, don’t be afraid to ask!

I’ll put a star next to the characters I’m most interested in writing just in case your struggling to choose!

So here’s the list itself (it’s a bit messy I’m afraid oops):

Supernatural

·        Dean Winchester (most versions of) *

·        Sam Winchester (most versions of) *

·        Castiel (most versions of) *

·        Gabriel *

·        Charlie Bradbury

·        Jack Kline (platonic)

·        Bobby Singer (platonic)

·        Rowena Macleod

·        Crowley

Grishaverse

·        Kaz Brekker

·        Inej Ghafa

·        Nina Zenik

·        Matthias Helvar

·        Jesper Fahey

·        Wylan van Eck

·        Aleksander Morozova *

·        Nikolai Lantsov *

·        Alina Starkov

·        Zoya Nazyalenski

·        Genya Safin

MCU

·        Peter Parker (all versions) *

·        Loki *

·        Doctor Strange *

·        Natasha Romanoff

·        Yelena Belova

·        Steve Rogers

·        Druig * 

·        Milo/Lucien

X-Men

·        Charles Xavier

·        Peter Maximoff

·        Jean Grey

·        Logan

Guardians of the Galaxy

·        Gamora

·        Nebula

Defenders

·        Matt Murdock

·        Jessica Jones

·        Kilgrave

·        Billy Russo*

Sherlock

·        Benedict Cumberbatch *

·        Henry Cavill

DC~

·        Joker (Barry Keoghan or Heath Ledger)

·        The Riddler (Paul Dano)

·        Superman

·        Poison Ivy

·        Harley Quinn

·        Dick Grayson (any version of) *

·        Jason Todd (any version of)

·        Tim Drake

·        Damian Wayne (platonic unless aged-up)

·        Wonder Woman

·       John Constantine (Keanu Reeves)

·       Anarky

Gotham

·      Jerome Valeska

·      Jeremiah Valeska *

·      Edward Nygma

The Witcher

·        Geralt of Rivia

·        Jaskier

Dune

·        Paul Atreides *

·        Channi

Twilight~

·        Jasper Hale - Major Whitlock (the fan concept of a different, more dominant personality for him interests me a lot so...) *

·        Alice Cullen

·        Aro

Doctor Who

·        Ten

·        Eleven

The Boys

·        Soldier Boy

Divergent

·        Tobias Eaton

·        Tris Prior

Harry Potter

·        Tom Riddle *

·        Marauders Era!Remus Lupin *

·        Marauders Era!Sirius Black

·        Newt Scamander

Scream

·         Billy Loomis

·         Stu Macher

The Maze Runner

·         Thomas

·         Newt - Crank!Newt

Once Upon A Time

·         Peter Pan *

Star Wars

·         Kylo Ren

·         Anakin Skywalker

·         Luke Skywalker

·         Leia Organa

Star Trek

·         Khan Noonien Singh

Throne of Glass (please for the love of god request for this!!!! If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it!)

·        Rowan Whitethorn *

·        Aelin Galathynius *

·        Aedion Ashryver

·       Dorian Havilliard (with or without collar) *

·       Manon Blackbeak *

·       Ansel of Briarcliff

·       Asterin Blackbeak

·       Elide Lochan

·       Lorcan Salvaterre

·       Fenrys Moonbeam

·       Lysandra

·       Nesryn Faliq

·       Sam Cortland

The Cruel Prince

·       Cardan Greenbriar *

·        Jude Duarte

Percy Jackson and Related

·        Piper McLean

·        Hazel Levesque

·        Nico di Angelo

·        Leo Valdez *

The Mortal Instruments

·       Jace Herondale

American Horror Story

·       James Patrick March *

·       Tate Langdon

·       Kai Anderson

Teen Wolf

·       Stiles Stilinski - Nogitsune *

Caraval

·       Legend *

·       Jacks, The Prince of Hearts *

·       Donatella Dragna

·       Scarlett Dragna

Walker

·       Cordell Walker

My Bloody Valentine

·       Tom Hanniger

Cry Wolf 2005

·       Tommy Jordan

Peaky Blinders

·       Tommy Shelby

Gilmore Girls

·        Dean Forester

Good Omens

·        Crowley (Nanny Ashtoreth)*

·        Aziraphale*

Little Women

·       Theodore “Laurie” Laurence

The Matrix

·       Neo *

·       Trinity

Brooklyn Nine Nine

·       Rosa Diaz

·       Jake Peralta

·       Gina Linetti

Kingdom of the Wicked

·       Emilia di Carlo

·       Wrath

·       Lust

A Court of Thorns and Roses (still reading, will add more characters as I go on)

·    Rhysand

·    Feyre

·    Lucien

·    Nesta

·    Mor

·    Azriel

·    Cassian

·    Amren

House of the Dragon

·    Daemon Targaryen

·    Rhaenyra Targaryen

[thewriterwithnoplan]

OLD MASTERLIST ;

LAST UPDATED: august 13, 2022

DC ;

– mouse meet cat (bart allen) [oneshot]

– their perfect girl (billy batson) [oneshot]

– fire, brimstone and the glory of gotham (bart allen) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

– smallville (jon kent) [1] [2] [3] [4] [christmas special]

– dirty and useless (titans!jason todd) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [christmas special]

– you know him? (tim drake) [oneshot]

– night (damian wayne) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] 

– soft boy - silk girl (dick grayson) [oneshot]

Marvel ;

– vibranium (bucky barnes) [1]

– the anti-hero (peter parker) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 

The Umbrella Academy ;

– incarnate (five hargreeves) [prologue] [1]

Steven Universe ;

– a diamonds court [1] [2]

Percy Jackson ;

– moonlight (nico di angelo) [1]

– half way (leo valdez) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] 

Throne of Glass ;

– still fighting (aedion ashryver) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

A Court of Thorns And Roses ;

– between the courts (cassian) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Crossovers ; 

SUPERNATURAL x LUCIFER

– the huntress from hell [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

SUPERNATURAL x DC

– hell and back [1] [1.5]

DC x STEVEN UNIVERSE

– gem (damian wayne) [1] [2] [3]

THRONE OF GLASS x A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES

– world walker (fenrys moonbeam) [1] [2] [3] [4] 

please be kind, these works are incredibly outdated and do not (in my opinion) reflect my current style. 

[twinkleallnight]

Marshmallow

(Part-12) Hope

Book: The Royal Romance

Pairing: Liam x MC, Drake x Hana

For previous chapters: catch up here

Prompt 1: This fic is my submission for this week’s #WackyDrabbles. The prompt is appears in bold.

Prompt 2: This is a submission for choicesweeklychallenge. The prompt appears in bold.

Word count : 1916

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I get behind the wheels while Max is yelling something from his SUV. My phone buzzes right at the same moment. I roll down the glass to listen to him, and receive the phone call with my other hand.

“Hello!” says the sharp voice over phone.

“Livy?”

“Happy birthday…” her sound is drowned against the shout out from Max, “Happy birthday grumpy guy!” Hana and Riley laugh out loudly.

I give him a glare and roll the glass up and focus back on the call.

“Umm… thank you.”

“I see you are busy with someone.” She says with a sarcastic tone. “Since when did you start partying? Seems you are a changed man.”

“Look who's talking!” I sneer back.

“What do you mean?”

“At least I don't keep secrets.”

“I don’t know what you are talking about. Anyways, I think I should leave you with your commoner friends to enjoy. Bye.”

And just like that she drops the call.

“What the hell!” I shout at my phone.

Why did she call? To wish me or to irritate me? Why does she spoil everything! Damn! I was so happy, for once, but she had to call up and mess it all. I rev up the engine and hit the road with a surge of anger. I drive down to the Applewood manor and decide to call it a day.

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Morning comes with a fresh start. The court and nobles are all busy celebrating the Apple blossom festival with their king and queen while I keep myself occupied by the stables. I check the horses selected for next day’s event -the foxhunt, where a mountain trail is to be covered on horse’s back. I know as soon as they conclude the festival in orchards, the excited nobles will turn to stables to tend to their rides for tomorrow. I want to make myself scarce before that.

I am about to leave when Riley visits the stables with Bertrand. She is the first one to come, as she doesn’t have a horse of her own. Liam follows them.

After exchanging pleasantries, we get to business of choosing her ride.

“I love horse riding but I have no idea how to choose the horse.” Riley says perturbed.

Liam takes the opportunity before Bertrand can reply. “Why don’t you let me do it instead?”

“That will be great!” Riley claps excitedly.

They both start looking at the unclaimed horses, and Bertrand tags along. I observe the couple keenly. They are so relaxed in each other’s company. Liam forgets all his worries around her, and Riley is like a live wire in his presence, full of energy and enthusiasm. I love to see them together. I wish…!

They turn around and Riley jumps up. “Hey Walker, I am not just borrowing, I am buying a horse.!”

“Really?” I look at Bertrand wide eyed.

“I can’t believe you talked me into this.” Bertrand says in an annoyed tone, looking between Liam and Riley.

“ Congratulations!” I try to distract Bertrand.

I help Riley by checking Belle, the horse she selected. While Bertrand starts discussing official things with Liam, Riley is enraptured in narrating the events that she experienced at the festival. “You should have been there. We had such a good time. I was in Olivia’s team.”

I am busy inspecting Belle but I stiffen on mention of Livy’s name. I curse myself for the reaction. I need to get over the differences between us. I promise myself to act better next time.

Riley continues, “ We made an apple pie and you won’t believe our team won. I think our winning streak was Hana’s specially crafted roses on the crust. I tell you, that girl has so much talent!” I can see Riley’s eyes trying to find some reaction from me but I simply nod in agreement.

I pat Belle and give my approval to Riley.. “Here, all good to go!” They wrap up the deal, and we all walk out.

There are other nobles who pay visit. The stable boys help them out. There is nothing major, where my services are required. So, I take a stroll around the lush gardens of the manor. I have my plans to sit near the lake, my favourite hideout since childhood. But when I walk down to the edge of the gardens, my eyes fall on the figure who has seized my special place already.

She is lost in her thoughts, her eyes staring far away into the horizon, where the sky is pink and the golden ball of sun is about to drown itself into the unknown lands. The ebbs in the water are shining with the ochre reflections. Her calm form is adding into the serenity of the landscape. I stand there absorbing the beauty of nature for some time before I walk towards her, as much discreetly as I can.

“Hana!” I call out softly. I don’t want to disturb the tranquillity surrounding her.

She turns to look at me. Our eyes meet and she beams, “Marshmallow!” She stifles a laugh. Her teasing brings a smile on my face.

I rub the back of my neck, beaming at her. She moves making space next to her and pats her hand guiding me to sit beside her. We both sit there quietly, listening to each other’s breath, till she leaves a sigh, and shakes her head, as if disagreeing with her own thoughts.

“What is it Hana?” I ask with concern.

“I don’t know what to do. Since my childhood, I have been trained to be part of the court. Each class, each lesson was meant to place me at a higher pedestal in front of the nobles. This continuous struggle to achieve something, fulfilling their expectations” she purses her lips, “it’s tiring. I want to live a carefree life, where I live for myself. Where it is okay to make mistakes. Where I can build up a small house and fill it up with my desires to make it a home.”

“That’s a beautiful wish. What is it that’s stopping you?”

“My parents want to see me married to some noble.” She lowers her eyelashes avoiding eye contact with me. “I know they anticipate of something I can’t live up to.”

“It’s your life Hana, your parents should not be the ones making decisions for you.”

She gets up, frustrated, and takes few steps towards the waters. “That’s the whole problem.” She says. “The culture from where I come is very different. Its closed environment with families dominated by parents. It’s hard for me to explain that even if they pressurize me to do things, I still love them. I don’t want to hurt them. I want them to understand my choices.”

I walk up to her, and clasp her shoulders to turn her to me. Her usually peaceful eyes seem to be deep into some storm, piercing into mine, searching for the shores. Yet, it doesn’t falter my mind, instead it seems to be encouraging me to make stronger resolutions. “Take baby steps. Break your desires into tiny goals and try achieving one at a time.”

Her mind is still out on a wild chase as she rests her soft little palms on me. Her touch acts like a pacifier for my pacing heart. Her lips quiver to pour out the questions her eyes have stored. “How will I answer them? What will I say if they ask?”

“We will cross the bridge when we reach there.” I reply. I see the storm in her eyes calming down as the soothing honey colour dances in them again. She closes the distance between us. Her head rests on my chest and our arms embrace each other.

My eyes take in the view at the horizon. The pink of the sky has changed to purple. The waters are dark and the twilight sparkles over the lake. The storm that left her eyes suddenly is hitting the waves of my mind. 'We will cross the bridge… I said to her. Why did I promise myself into it? What am I doing? I am letting myself fall into valley of flowers, except that these flowers are going to be roses, roses with thorns. I don’t know how many wounds they will create before the eternal bliss.

“Thank you for being there for me.” Her mellow tone creates another smooth wave, overpowering my self-destructive thoughts. ‘We WILL cross the bridge…' a voice inside me resonates.

We start walking back to the manor. “Ready for tomorrow’s hunt?” I ask her.

“Yes. It’s going to be fun. I can practice my dressage.”

“You have a training in horse-riding?” I stop in my tracks and turn to her, wide eyed.

“Yes. Why are you so shocked?” She says in a casual manner.

“You never cease to amaze me.” I shake my head and start walking again. “It’s definitely going to be fun tomorrow.”

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We start early morning with the trail. There is a long line of nobles trotting on their horses across the countryside. Liam is up ahead with the king, while I am at the tail end of the group with Max. We are talking about the turn of events since our new york trip just before the social season.

“What made you take that instant decision of sponsoring Riley for the social season?” I ask Max.

“Have you ever seen Liam so happy? Have you observed the way he looks at her?”

“Yeah, I was thinking the same the other day.”

“It was this look, that made me take the decision.” He confirms as our eyes gaze at Riley riding beside Hana at a distance ahead of us.

I have another question in my mind, and ask,“What is wrong with Bertrand though?” I remember his annoyance at the stable a day ago. “He is so serious nowadays.”

“House Beaumont is juggling a bit with some financial matters and since father left, Bertrand has taken it up as his sole responsibility to keep up the name.” Max's expressions brighten up, “Don’t worry. It’s nothing much. Lord Maxwell is here for the rescue.” He strikes a knight pose riding his horse.

We laugh it out. Max makes sure to keep everything cool and under control, always. A quality, I admire.

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“You are not the one to lose. What’s the secret?”

We have covered mountain trail, and reached the tiny village. Hana did not fail to impress with her horseback skills. But when the king announced the horseback race at the last leg for the suitors, Hana finished second.

Throughout the trail she has been either with Riley or Penelope or Kiara, and now finally I get a chance to talk to her. That is when I ask her.

“You noticed.” She smiles. “I would be sitting with the prince for the dinner had I won.”

“So?”

“So, who would have given our poor little marshmallow a company?” she pouts her lips.

I know I am grinning, ear to ear, with that comment. “Thank you Lady Hana for giving me the honour!”

We sit down for the feast. My friend’s all around me. Riley and Liam making me believe that there will be that one person in your life who will make a difference. Max, bringing the best out of worst and Hana, my new person, making me realise that not all is lost when there is still one thing that keeps us going – hope.

[camillemontespan]

ten years from now [AU. drake walker x camille montespan] [part seventeen: decisions]

Master List

Warnings: Nothing bad, just some k-i-s-s-i-n-ggg ;)

A/N: I love the above gif just because this is how I imagine Drake would kiss Camille and I tend to use it for a lot of my fics because it’s so apt. That’s all, I just wanted to share! 

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Liam stared at his computer screen, trying to absorb the information in front of him but found it hard to do so. It had been a long work day and all he wanted was to get back to his apartment, cosy up and watch something on Netflix. 

He was still hurt after Camille. Of course he was. But Liam had been raised to know that how someone treated you was a reflection on them; not on yourself. If Camille chose to treat him like shit, then that was on her.  All Liam could do was try and get over it, which was why he had been working overtime at his job so he was distracted and busy. But he was finding that even he had a limit. His body was bone tired, exhausted. 

Liam rubbed his eyes harshly and blinked hard. Maybe he should have another coffee? Or another energy drink? 

‘Hey, are you coming out with us?’ a voice called out. Liam jumped at the surprise, making the person laugh. He looked over his shoulder to see the new girl of the office throwing on her coat. 

‘Uhh.. I’m gonna stay and work late,’ he said.

‘You’ve been working late for the past four nights,’ she replied. ‘You deserve a drink.’

Liam sighed. Knowing she wouldn’t leave him alone, Liam logged off his computer and stood up wearily. The new girl raised her eyebrows. 

‘You look like shit.’

Liam shrugged. ‘Thanks.’

She shot him a wide smile. ‘Come on then,’ she said. ‘We’re going to O’Malley’s. I’ll buy you a drink. Let me guess.. scotch?’

Liam had to smile. ‘Sounds perfect. I don’t think we’ve met? I’m Liam.’

The girl held out her hand for him to shake. ‘I’m Riley.’

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Camille’s new routine consisted of waking up early, practicing yoga then preparing breakfast for Gisele. As Gisele had the appetite of a sparrow, she only wanted a croissant and a cup of black coffee while she read her morning paper. This Friday morning was no different.

‘Ah mon petit chou, merci..’ she breathed, taking the cup of coffee from Camille. Camille smiled and helped Gisele sit up, making sure her pillows were fluffed up and comfortable. Gisele gave her a grateful kiss on the cheek and gestured for Camille to sit on the chair by the bed.

This was what they did now. Camille loved it; she hadn’t realised how much she had missed her grandmother until she was seeing her every day. Even though Camille’s life was in New York, she sometimes felt that maybe Texas would be a better fit. She could see Gisele more often, look after her if needed. She could find a job at the law firm in town, they were always hiring. She could see Drake..

Camille cursed herself. She shouldn’t get ahead of herself, not right now. Her engagement to Liam had just been called off, it was too soon and it wasn’t respectful to Liam. She had asked Drake for baby steps and he was giving her them; Camille should follow her own rule. 

Baby steps. Baby steps. Baby steps. 

‘So what are you doing today?’ Gisele asked her. ‘Please, regale me with news. I’ve been sat in this bed for a week now, bored out of my mind and stiff as a board. Have you been doing any kissing?’

‘Grandma!’ Camille scolded.

Gisele shrugged. ‘You have been spending more time with Drake, I just assumed..’

‘Shhh, don’t assume!’ Camille said. ‘We’re just taking it slow.’

Gisele eyed her seriously. ‘Slow because your relationship with Liam is caput?’

What a way with words.

‘Grandma..’

Gisele sighed. ‘Darling. You know I loved Liam. I really did. So kind and handsome.. So very handsome..’

‘Grandma..’ Camille groaned. 

Gisele was brought back to earth and regarded her granddaughter with a stern expression. ‘But I also want to see you happy, that’s all. You’re allowed to make mistakes and bad decisions.. Just don’t keep making them. For once, I want you to make the right decision for you so you can end up with a happy life.’

Camille frowned. ‘Are you saying Drake is a bad decision?’

Gisele sipped her coffee and looked at Camille with steely eyes over the rim. She set the cup down and shrugged her shoulders back, assuming an air of poise. ‘Far from it,’ she finally said grandly. ‘You let him leave you all those years ago, which I assume you feel was a mistake. So, don’t do it again.’

Camille chewed a hangnail; Gisele sat forward to swat her hand. ‘Don’t ruin your nails!’ 

Camille rolled her eyes and sat down on her hands to stop herself from getting swatted again. Gisele sipped her coffee again and gestured for Camille to speak about her plans for the day.

‘I’m seeing Drake this afternoon for a drink by Clover’s grave,’ Camille told her. ‘Then he is coming over later to help me trim the rose bushes. The thorns are getting too much.’

‘So you’re spending all day together?’ Gisele asked, turning the page of her newspaper. ‘So much for taking it slow..’

‘Grandma!’

Gisele waved her hand in the air as if she was swatting a fly.  ‘Gah, fine. But if he starts trimming your rose bush, I will know allll about it-’

Camille stood up, wrinkling her nose at her grandma’s brazenness. ‘That’s it, I’m going out. Enjoy your breakfast.’

Gisele sniggered and raised her coffee cup to Camille. ‘À votre santé!’ she called to Camille’s retreating figure. 

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It was Friday evening, close to 5pm. Liam once again was trying to decide if he should drink another coffee or energy drink but was interrupted by Riley.

They had gone out with their colleagues the night before for a drink at O’Malleys. Liam had worked at the company for nearly three years now and was ashamed to admit that this had been his first time going out with his colleagues in the whole time he had been there. 

‘O’Malleys?’ Riley asked him, stopping at his desk. ‘I believe it’s your round..’

Liam chuckled. ‘Is it now?’

‘Yup,’ she replied, giving him a cheeky smile. ‘I like mojitos, FYI.’

Liam logged off his computer and threw on his jacket. Giving Riley a winning smile, he gave her a nod. ‘Lead the way then.’

Riley laughed and pulled him along with her to join their colleagues. The group left the office, laughing and joking, as they rushed down the street to get to the bar. 

O’Malley’s was not Liam’s kind of place. For one thing, it was an Irish bar which Liam found tacky at the best of times. He preferred wine bars and fine dining restaurants; not because he was arrogant, no, far from it. He had grown up being taken to those kinds of places with his parents and so had become accustomed to a more elegant lifestyle. That was probably why he had gotten along so well with Gisele.

Liam’s heart twinged at the thought of Gisele. He had genuinely really liked Camille’s grandmother. He hoped she was recovering from her hip operation. Maybe he should send her another bouquet of roses? 

He quickly pushed the idea away. He didn’t want to step on Camille’s toes. 

‘Alright, Liam, your round!’ Riley called. Liam smiled and went to the bar to order Riley a mojito and beer for himself and the others. As he waited for the drinks, he turned to look over at his colleagues. Out of all them, Riley shone brightest. She was short and dark haired with pale skin but it was her confidence and laugh that pushed her to the forefront. Just by being herself meant that she was already memorable. 

Liam collected the drinks and carried them on a tray to the table. Riley took her mojito and gave him a warm smile. ‘Thank you,’ she said. ‘So, tell me about yourself.’

Liam chuckled. ‘Not much to tell.’

Riley sipped her mojito, looking up at him with big blue eyes. ‘Everyone’s got a story,’ she said simply. ‘What’s yours?’

Liam sipped his beer and cleared his throat awkwardly at her question. ‘Heh. I might need something stronger..’

Riley regarded him silently for a moment. Before Liam could react, she gently tapped a passing waitress on the arm. 

‘Can we have two Scotch on the rocks please?’ she asked politely. ‘And keep them coming.’

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After sitting outside the ranch by Clover’s resting place and drinking beer, Drake and Camille wandered down to Camille’s grandmother’s to look at her roses. Camille had mentioned to him that the thorns were growing too unruly and she had cut herself a few times trying to tend to the flowers. 

‘I’ll sort it out,’ he had told her. Drake always had to look after those he loved; he couldn’t let something lie. He was a good man that way; dependable. He would be the first to take you home after a night of drinking, ensuring you got home safe - Camille would know. He had taken Gisele to the hospital and picked up Camille from the airport. He went above and beyond his role as a friend, every single time. 

‘Bonjour Gisele!’ Drake called as he entered the house with Camille.

‘Bonjour Drake!’ Gisele called back. 

Giving Camille a grin, Drake shuffled through the house towards the French doors that opened out onto the garden. He let himself out into the garden and strode towards the rose bushes, crouching down to examine them.

‘Jesus, these are fucking death traps!’ he hollered.

Camille grimaced and settled down on the grass beside him. ‘I know, right?’ she said. ‘Evil.’

Drake shook his head. ‘Right, gimme the gloves.’

Camille handed him the gloves. 

‘Clippers,’ he instructed, holding out his hand.

Camille handed him the rose clippers

‘Beer.’

Camille giggled and handed him a bottle of beer. Armed with his weapons, Drake got to work cutting the thorns off the rose stems so they were safe for Camile and Gisele to water. For thirty minutes in the Texas heat, he worked hard, only stopping occasionally to sip his beer and banter with Camille. 

He was aware Camille was watching him intently. ‘You’re staring at me,’ he said.

Camille blushed. ‘Sorry.’

‘I know what you’re doing, Montespan. You’re checking out my ass in these jeans,’ he teased, giving her a smirk. ‘Imagining me as a gardener in one of your erotic novels.’

‘I don’t read erotic novels!’ Camille cried. 

‘I saw you had one on your nightstand.’

Camille scoffed. ‘When have you ever seen my nightstand?!’

Drake turned to look up at her. ‘The night you got hammered and I had to take you home.’

Camille’s silence spoke volumes. Drake sniggered and continued to tend to the roses. Camille stepped back and continued to watch him from a safe distance.

She was thinking about her future. An imagined future. A future where Drake would tend to Gisele’s rose bushes and Camille would bring him out bottles of beer and then when his work was done, they would go inside and sit by the fire to drink whiskey, laughing and talking. They would talk until it was time for bed and they would go upstairs together, curling up under the sheets, wrapped up in each other, and all would be well.

Camille swallowed. 

Baby steps. Baby steps. Baby steps.

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Drake stood up and wiped the sweat off his brow. ‘Jesus, that was more difficult than I anticipated,’ he said, panting slightly. 

‘I really appreciate it,’ Camille said softly. ‘Thank you.’

The warmth that flooded Drake’s face was enough to make her heart flutter. ‘No problem,’ he said. ‘Can’t have you hurting yourselves now, can I?’

Together, they went back inside. Camille quickly peered into Gisele’s bedroom and saw that she was asleep; she had little energy lately, using most of it to enquire about Camille’s love life, it seemed. 

Camille brought out a bottle of whiskey and waved it at Drake. ‘Fancy a drink?’ she asked, giving him a wink. 

‘Hell yeah,’ Drake said. 

And so, they found themselves sat down on the couch drinking whiskey with the fire lit, casting a warm glow around the room. Camille had her legs up under herself while Drake sat on the other end of the couch. Camille chose some music as background - one of Gisele’s CDs, again it was Frank Sinatra- and together, they sat in companionable silence drinking whiskey.

‘It’s nice having you back,’ Drake said, breaking the silence. 

Camille looked at him over the rim of her glass. ‘It’s nice to be back,’ she replied softly. ‘I was actually thinking earlier..’

She broke off and sipped the whiskey. Drake frowned and inched closer to her. 

‘Thinking what?’

Camille bit her lip, one of her nervous habits. ‘Just thinking about how it would be if I stayed in Texas.’

Drake’s eyes widened. ‘Uhh..’ He cleared his throat. ‘Well, that would be awesome.’

‘You think so?’

Drake nodded. ‘Of course.’

It would be more than awesome. It would be amazing. Drake could picture it now. Summers on the ranch. Swimming in the lake. Drinking whiskey. Asking her out. Taking her out to a restaurant. Taking her out for drinks.  Kissing her. Loving her. 

But he didn’t say any of that. Instead, Drake took a long sip of his whiskey, enjoying the liquid turn to fire in his stomach, destroying the butterflies he was feeling. 

Camille tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. ‘It would mean I could look after my grandma,’ she told him quietly. ‘I could work at the law firm in town. I could.. Adapt back to this life. I’ve missed Texas.’

Drake smiled. ‘I think if you really wanted to, you could make this work for you again.’

Camille nodded. ‘I could. It’s just.. What about us?’

She had asked the question that had been on her mind. The whiskey was making her more bold, more brave, more reckless. 

Drake took a sharp breath. ‘Well.. I can see some pretty great things for us. Again, no pressure. Baby steps, remember?’

Camille downed her whiskey and poured herself another with shaking hands. Gently, Drake reached out to place his hand over hers. Her eyes met his.

‘We’ll go at your own pace,’ he murmured. ‘No rush.’

Camille bit her lip again. Drake’s eyes darted down, his attention caught by that one little habit. He swallowed hard. ‘Baby steps,’ he whispered. ‘Got to follow the baby steps-’

Camille’s lips collided against his. Drake made a surprised noise at the sudden movement; but when he realised she was kissing him, he sank into it. Without leaving her lips, he put his glass down on the table and ran his hands up her back, pulling her close to him so their chests were pressed up against each other. 

She tasted of whiskey and watermelon lip balm. She was delicious. 

His fingers laced through her hair, tangling it in his fists. Camille let out a low groan. Without a care in the world, she pushed her hands against his chest so he fell to his back; Camille straddled his hips and leaned down to kiss him again, her lips blazing a fiery trail across his cheek and down his neck. 

Drake clenched her ass with his hands, holding her tight. 

‘You’re so fucking gorgeous,’ he growled in her ear. Camille giggled and tugged on his lower lip with her teeth, making Drake hiss. He could feel the fire warming his body and Camille’s skin against his. 

The baby steps had been cast aside. They had stopped being careful and were now drowning in each other, careless. But they had been drinking and they needed to think about this. Drake couldn’t lose her. He couldn’t abandon the baby steps and rush Camile into making any more bad decisions. If she did, she would end up feeling regret and push him away. Drake couldn’t afford to risk it, no matter how much he wanted to. 

He knew she loved him because she had drunkenly said so. But he needed her to sort her head out first. Drake had to be patient.  She had to come to him, sober, and tell him how she felt. Only then would Drake throw caution to the wind. Only then would Drake love her the way he desperately wanted to. 

‘Camille-’

He sat up gently. 

Camille frowned. ‘Are you alright?’

Drake let out a deep breath. ‘More than alright,’ he assured her. ‘But this.. This isn’t how I want us to progress. Fucking on your grandma’s couch? Not exactly romantic.. Besides, we have to consider the baby steps. I can’t.. I don’t want you to make any more decisions that you might regret.’

Camille sat back on her heels and wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. ‘Sure..’ she whispered. ‘I get it.’

Drake felt his heart sink. ‘Camille..’

She smiled weakly. ‘You’re a good guy, Drake,’ she said. ‘You’re right. Baby steps. I got carried away.’

Drake shook his head. ‘We both did. Not just you. Trust me, I really want you, I do. But I know you’re dealing with a lot of shit right now. I don’t wanna add to it.’

He reached out to take her hand. Camille squeezed his gently. ‘Thank you..’ she murmured. 

Drake gently pulled her into him so she lay curled up against his chest. He rested his chin on top of hers. 

‘We got all the time in the world,’ he murmured. ‘All the time in the world for me to show you what we could have, okay?’

Camille let out a sigh. She reached for her whiskey and took a long sip. She knew he was right. Yet again, she had done something reckless. But wasn’t that always the case with her when it came to Drake Walker? He made her feel like she was floating above the ground, high up in the universe, lost among the galaxies and the stars. He made her feel alive. He always had. 

Not for the first time, Camille reminded herself that she needed to come back to earth. 

Baby steps.

They lay in silence on the couch, Camille’s back against Drake’s chest. His body was solid, muscled and broad. His arms wrapped around her, holding her close, keeping her safe. She could feel his heart beating against her back and she closed her eyes as she focused on its reassuring beat, which was telling her softly to make the right decision. 

[prettyboisteveharrington]

Return To Sender

Previous Chapter

Chapter 3: Falling for each other

Drake Walker x Rose Thorne (my MC)

WC: 4,2k

Hana and Max were hanging out in your bedroom while you were packing up so you could go to Applewood manor, you were packing things neatly into your massive suitcase.

'Soo Roseeeee' Maxwell said giddy as he dragged out your name.

You knew he was dying to ask you what exactly you and Drake talked about and while you appreciated the support but to be honest there wasn't much to tell, you and Drake were just getting to know each other.

You supposed at least now the conversation had been had that you could relax a bit more and not get so anxious.

You couldn't believe you had told Drake about your anxiety, it wasn't something you shared with a lot of people, not because you were ashamed of it but you hated how people made you feel about having it, they judged you often unfairly. Once people found out about it they treated you like you were fragile or broken which you deeply despised.

Or people would demand to know everything you were feeling all the time and they made you feel like you owed them something.

You looked over at your best friends.

'Yeees Maxie moo?'

'How was your chat with Drake? You looked awfully close at the firepit when i found you'

You felt heat in your face and your ears felt hot too.

I can't believe he had seen that. If he had walked out any earlier then he would have seen more, of course you didn't mind him knowing or Hana but unfortunetly you had to be careful to not be seen by others which was frustrating because all you wanted to do was to go on dates with Drake, hold his hand and kiss him and do all the normal stuff people did when they were dating which you and Drake technically weren't but it felt like it.

It did feel like it... Right?

You shook your head at yourself

Do better Rose, you can trust Drake, you know that. You can trust his feelings for you and yours for him.

God once your anxiety got triggered it would linger on for a while.

You kept thinking about Liam, you didn't want to hurt him, if he found out you and Drake were falling for each other he would be hurt but if you told him first he would still get hurt.

Poison or cyanide

your brain supplied ever so helpfully.

' We talked and we aren't persuimng a relationship. For now we are just getting to know each other' you shrugged and gathered more of your stuff to pack into your suitcase.

Maxwell and Hana wiggled their eyebrows suggestively at you and you threw a pillow in their directiom that hit Maxwell's face

' Ow Ro!'

' Are you guys not dating because of Liam?' Hana asked softly and gave you a knowing look

' It's definetly one of the reasons, I don't want to hurt him but i don't want to lead him on. If things go further with Drake then I will talk to him. I just want to make sure it's in the least painful way, you know?'

' Of course Rose, we understand' Hana said and got up and pulled you into a hug and got teary and sniffled a bit and Hana stroked your hair and Maxwell went over and hugged boh of you.

Once you had taken some deep breaths just like you had done with Drake last night and you had calmed down you went back over and finished packing.

Arriving at Applewood Manor felt like Deja vu, It was weird being back here after has time, you decided to compliment and treat a staff member nicely to gain information, you managed to gain her trust and she admitted that someone wanted to play a prank on you but she didn't know who, afterwards you confided in Maxwell and Bertrand. You all collectively decide to keep investigating the scandal as there's not enough evidence to do much to be honest. At least your main suspect is a noble lady which is better than nothing you suppose.

In the morning you get dressed in a withe vest top, a red plaid shirt and some short distressed jean shorts, you pull your hair away from your face in a half up half down hairstyle before you go to Maxwell and Bertrand and you head towards the Limo.

Reporters are outside the manor trying to get a statement out of you and the questions get under your skin especially when the reporter asks 'why did you betray king Liam?'

You keep your head down and keep moving but your hand trambles around Maxwell's elbow and he looks at you with an apprehensive look.

You feel bad

you feel so guilty about you and Drake but when you're with him you are pulled towards him and nothing else makes sense to you.

It's not like you're sleeping with Drake or in a secret relationship or that you and Liam ever were a 'thing' but you did once upon a time come here for Liam but the more you get to know Drake the more you fall for him.

The one thing that pulls you towards him is how fiercely he takes care of you, hell no one has ever looked out for you like that before.

After your parents divorce your mum left with you and she started turning to alcohol to self soothe and she started blaming you for the divorce as your parents had you as an attempt to save their marriage.

What they really wanted was a boy. You treated your whole life like one but of course your parents were upset that you didn't act like a man

Because you weren't one your subconscious provides ever so helpfully.

You spent your whole childhood looking after yourself, you had to be the grown up and you let no one get too close to you so you wouldn't get hurt again.

Drake managed to see right through you, get you to open up and still take care of you when the less pretty parts came out.

But you couldn't help but fear that you were breaking Liam's heart and the last thing you wanted to do was hurt him.

The limo ride was preparing you for todays activity which was building farms to show support of Liam and Madeleine's upcoming nuptials, you didn't get why it would be to support them but you understood that Cordonia and it's traditions were important to Liam and important to Cordonia.

Once Bertrand left the Limo Maxwell stayed back with you.

'Is everything okay Ro? You were shaking when we were out there with the press'

You took a deep breath, you considered telling Maxwell the truth but decided against it as you weren't quite ready.

'Yeah just a bit overwhelmed because of the press and with the whole scandal hanging over my head' your eyes were downcast

Maxwell squeezed your hand gently

'Hey, we will get to the bottom of this okay? None of us will stop until you are a free woman'

' thank you Max. It truly means a lot.. shall we go out there?'

'Let's build some barns wooo!'

You plastered on your best smile but it felt disingenuous and fake as you and Maxwell got out of the limo.

As soon as you were outside the limo you were once again met with reporters and you took a deep breath, you had to at the very least make a statement on the scandal or things would spiral and you did not want that.

'I would like to make a statement' you anounced as you looked at the reporter who held a microphone out for you to speak into, there was also cameras everywhere that you avoided looking at.

'I have and always will love Cordonia, the kingdom and it's people are dear to me. When I thought i had to leave it I felt a great sadness as I think of Cordonia as my home. I am grateful that the Beaumont's for bringing me here and making me a part of their family. That is all I would like to share for now'

Reporters were raising their hands to ask you questions but you excused yourself. Drake and Hana were by the barn in the middle of operating a pulling system. They were struggling to lift the beam off the ground.

'Pull' Drake instructed with a look of concentration on his face

'Hrrrfff!!!'

Hana and Drake's muscles strain against the weight of the beam.

'Pull! Pull! PULL!' Maxwell instructs enthusiastically

'Hi guys' you say to let them know you are here to help them.

'Maxwell? Rose?'

Hana is so distracted by Maxwell and your arrival that she loses her focus and drops the rope and the beam crashes to the ground.

'Ooops! Sorry, Drake! I was just excited to see our friends. And it seems like Rose came dressed and ready to work' Hana winks at you.

'you know iiittt'

'I didn't think we were going to get it all the way up there by ourselves anyway' Drake reassures Hana which you find really sweet.

You take in Drakes features for the first time since you arrived, he's shirtless. You find yourself speechless for the first time in a long time, you are drinking in Drake's beautiful features from the way his hair falls- which it has grown out a bit and it goes beyond his ears and almost goes down to his shoulders now and it suits him so much. His stomach is defined and there are veins going up his hands to his wrist, his dark eyes are golden in the sunlight and god he is beyond gorgeous. You catch your breath and realize that you are falling just a bit more in love with him. You feel your cheeks warm up ever so slightly.

'Drake! You're.. you're shirtless!'

'Oh. Right' Drake seems to realize that he is indeed shirtless and he blushes prettily from his cheeks and to his ears.

'He started off with a shirt' Hana comments shyly

'Hey, it's hot! A guy's got to pull off somehow' Drake deadpans and you snort

'Maxwell you are going to be sweating buckets in that black shirt' Drake comments as he looks over at Maxwell.

'There's a spot over there were many nobles are hanging their dress shirts or alternatively I think Drake chose a spot on the ground for his'

'Yeah Max, you could lose the shirt' you shrugged and grinned at him

'Nah, i'll leave my shirt on. This cotton down is made of moisture -wicking fabric. Very breathable'

'Drake, you sure you're not trying to show off for the press?'

Or maybe he is shirtless just for my benefit?

' I'm happiest out of frame'

Ahhh interesting. So it was for you. That thought alone made your cheeks flush. You could look at him like this all day, any day.

This man was your weakness and you didn't mind one bit.

You, Hana, Maxwell and Drake work together to get the beam up to the second floor of the barn as the press takes pictures of you and your group of friends. Your group devides and you decide to stay and help Drake with the beam both Hana and Maxwell give you a suggestive look before they walk off in different directions to different work stations.

'Well it looks like you have chosen to stick with me, Thorne'

'I stand by my decision'

'Heh okay' Drake smiles at you shyly

'Sooo big strong man like you Drake, what could you possibly need my help with?'

You lean towards him and squeeze his bicep and Drake leans into the touch, you hand touches his hair and you put it behind his ear.

'Thorne..' he warns you weakly.

'Your hair looks good at this length..'

Drake's cheeks heat up for the second time since you have arrived.

'Thorne.. you're killing me..' Drake whines weakly. Your eyes goes to his lips and back up to his eyes searching and you bite your lip.

' This is harder than I thought it would be' you admit.

You look around quickly to make sure the cost is clear, the press have moved further away to take pictures of Madeleine and Liam, everyone else is busy so you lean over and kiss Drakes cheek.

'I'm sorry this is hard on you. I don't want to keep letting you down'

Drake rubs his neck and looks away from you.

'Look at me Drake'

Drake looks at you, he looks crushed like he knows he'll always disappoint you and your heart hurts just looking at him.

You intertwine your fingers and caress his hand with your thumb.

' You do not disappoint me. I want you. I want this. I know it can't be right now and I'm okay with that.. what I'm not okay with is you doubting yourself'

'I just think you could do so much better than me, I-'

'I disagree. At the end of this scandal I'm still going to want you. I will tell you a million times until you get it into your thick skull. Drake Walker i want you'

Drake looks around, no one is paying the two of you any mind so he puts his arms around your waist and pulls you close. Your hands go into his hair and your lips crash with his into a deeply passionate and hungry kiss, once you break apart you.

'How so you always know what to say Rose?'

You lean your forehead against his. The moments in between when he lets go and lets his walls down enough to say your name is so precious to you.

'It's a gift i suppose, I am your weakness Afterall'

As you move out of his space and let go of his hand you miss his touch already.

' I was meaning to ask you this actually... how are you after last night?'

His tone is so soft. So gentle and filled with so much warmth and care that it melts your heart and you feel your eyes get teary.

'I'm much better when I'm around you'

'Aww shucks Thorne.. you are melting my tin can heart'

You look at him and hold his gaze.

'I mean it. Whenever I'm around you I feel like that voice inside my head that tells me I'm not good enough quiets down'

Drake pulls you into a short hug and strokes your hair. You always feel so safe with him.

'I'm always here for you okay? If you ever need anything let me know'

'You. I need you. I know though and I can't thank you enough'

As you pull apart the romantic tension is thick. You clear your throat.

'So how can I help you build this barn?'

Drake brings over Mirabelle's dream to help out, you lead the horse forward and use the pulling system to get beam after beam to the second floor. Drake lets you know he got Mirabelle's dream to help ypu with the press. God he's such a marshmallow.

At the end of the afternoon Liam somehow manages to escape Madeleine, he's smiling but you can see the strain in that smile. It's good to see him though. You can't wait to break off the engagement so Liam can find someone who deserves him, while you don't harbour any romantic feelings for him you still care for him deeply and wish him well.

Liam, Maxwell, Hana, you and Drake head towards the spa nearby for some much needed relaxation. Once you reach the spa Maxwell, Liam and Drake goes to one changing room to get ready while you and Hana go to another changing room, once everyone is in their swimwear and covered up with towels you all head out to the different pool areas the boys go to their own room and you and Hana go to another.

You sit down with Hana and Hana hand you a sparkling fruit -infused water before getting herself one, you thank her and take a sip.

'Ahhh just what we needed after a long day'

'Sooo how did building a barn go with Drake?'

You bump your shoulder into Hana's and smile at her and sigh.

'Every time I'm alone with him and I think i couldn't possibly like him more than I do I always end up being wrong... he just makes me so happy Hana'

Hana looks at you sweetly and squeeze your hand.

' I'm so happy for you Rose. I hope i find someone someday that makes me feel that way'

You look at her and can tell she's struggling with something and your chest hurts just looking at her face.

'Are you okay Hana?'

Hana shakes her head and looks down before looking back at you.

'I need to tell you something.. I'm just a little scared... That's all'

'Oh Hana.. you know you can tell me anything right?'

Hana takes a deep breath and squeeze your hand before looking determined.

' I've done a lot of self reflection this past year and I've come to realise why I never care for my ex fiancé. There was never this spark because- because-'

Ohhhh that actually make a lot of sense when you think about it.

She's never shown interest in the prince beyond friendship or seemed interested in anyone here so far but you thought she was just shy.

You squeeze her hand reasuringly to encourage her to keep going.

'Because I'm not into men. Like at all. Rose... I'm.. Gay' Hana admits and you pull her into a bone crushing hug and she gently hugs you back

'I'm so so proud of you Hana. This is so amazing!! I'm so happy for you'

'Really?'

You can tell she's still terrified. As if you are going to tell her you're joking or that you are upset with her. You silently curse her parents for this as you are sure they have probably made her feel like being herself in any way wasn't okay.

You pull her closer to you. You promise yourself to always be there for her and reassure her that you're proud of her.

'Yes. Thank you for telling me. For trusting me with this'

Once she's ready to look for love you are going to be her wing woman and help her out in any way that you can.

'You're my best friend Rose of course I trust you. But can you keep it between the two of us for now?' Hana asks as you pull away from her.

'Of course Hana'

'You know... The rooms are technically co-ed. I assume you might want to stay separate for privacy's sake, but we could crash the boy's side... If you're feeling daring'

You take her hand in hers and head toward the boy's room, once you enter it both you and Hana are giggling.

'Surpriseee' you and Hana exclaim synchronised.

'Oh! Rose, Hana! Should we... Er... Cover up more?' Liam asked clearly surprised to see you and Hana.

'I think the ladies will be fine' Drake deadpans

'Yes I've seen a man in a towel before'

You look around the room and wonder were Maxwell is.

'Wait a second... Where's Maxwell?'

'Hiding. And that was before you all burst in. Come on out, Maxwell'

'Yes. You can't hide forever' Liam agrees and laughs

Maxwell steps out from the doorway and the steam clears and you notice he has a baby hippo tattooed on his chest. Aww that's so cute.

'Go ahead and laugh if you want. Just don't tell Bertrand you saw it'

'Is that a baby hippo' Hana asks in a soft voice

'Oh Maxie, that tattoo is so adorable'

Maxwell grins, clearly relieved.

'I know! Isn't this little guy the cutest?'

'Would I be correct in guessing that there's a sort of story behind this?'

Maxwell blushes and smiles.

'Kind of... When I was a kid, my mom would call me a her little hippo'

That's actually the sweetest thing you have ever heard Maxwell say ever. Also probably the only personal thing you really know about him as he rarely shares anything especially not about his past.

'I didn't think it was possible for this moment to get any better, but here we are'

'I was kind of chubby when I was younger, before I got into dancing. My dad was really hard on me about it, but my mom never made me feel bad. She was really smart and funny. She said i was just like a hippo... Fun-loving but tough, and always able to make her smile and she made hippos sound really cool and amazing. Anyway, when she passed away, I wanted to do something to commemorate her. I told Bertrand I was going to get something done... He thought i meant have some artwork commissioned.. So he was pretty surprised when he saw the tattoo'

Yikes. You could almost imagine Bertrand losing his mind over this.

'I suppose it doesn't fit particularly fit with the image of house Beaumont that Bertrand's striving to maintain...'

'Yeah, this was more or less his second to worst nightmare.. Or so he keeps telling me anyway.. So he said that if we're ever around nobility or servants that I had to keep it covered up. But I can trust you right?'

'Of course! On my honour'

'I will only tease you when Bertrand isn't around Maxie poo'

Maxwell let go of a breath you didn't realise he had been holding and smiled

' That's all I ask Ro Ro'

The nicknames were a new thing but you were enjoying that they seemed to get more and more silly as time went on and you were more than okay with that.

'As fun as discussing Maxwell's hippo tattoo has been, I'm going to take a plunge in the cold plunge.. Anyone want to join?' Drake looked over at you briefly and smirked

'No thanks. After today, I'm relaxing in the tub..'

Drake walks to the furthest pool across the room, while Liam, Hana and Maxwell heads towards the steaming hot water, you go over to the pool where Drake is standing poised to jump into the cold plunge.

'Trying to summon your courage?' you ask cheekily and looks at Drake expectantly

'This is supposed to be good for you, you know?' Drake says and looks at you like he is challenging you to jump in

'Is that so?' You raise your eyebrows at him.

'Yeah, like most things in life, the best thing is sometimes the most painful.. Want to do it with me?'

There's a depth to that answer that you hope Drake will expand on one day once he is ready but for now you focus on just being around him without stirring up past trauma.

'Sure, why not' You shrug but deep down you're not a fan of cold water, however you are a fan of more time alone with Drake, all day any day.

'Really?'

Drake seems pleasantly surprised by your answer almost if he expected you to back down now.

Oh it's on...

'I can't possibly let you do this on your own'

'That's the spirit'

You intertwine your hand with his and stand at the end of the cold plunge. You and Drake look at each other and count down from three to one and jump in together. The water is so freaking cold you try your best not to shiver. The cold water washes over you both and once you resurface you both look at each other and gasp.

'That was..'

'Intense?'

'That's definitely one word for it'

'Having trouble keeping up with me, Throne?' Drake asks there's definitely some mirth underneath his deadpan expression

'Me? Never'

'Heh'

Drake hefts himself out of the cold plunge and he reaches back a hand to help you out, you take his hand and smirk up at him deviously before pulling his hand, Drake stumbles and loses his balance and fall back into the pool, once he resurfaces from the water he gasps.

'Thorne!' Drake exclaims before splashing you with water and you splash him back in the face and the two of you start a water fight and splash each other until you are both out of breath.

Drake seems swept up in the moment as he puts his arms around your waist and pulls you close to him, you are inches apart. You bite your lip and search his expression to make sure there's no doubt or regret , when all you can see on his features is pure want you crash your lips against his in a heated kiss that doesn't last nearly long enough before you pull away.

'You are full of surprises'

You fingers trace Drakes face and you push a strand of his hair behind his ear.

'Good ones, I hope?'

Drake leans his forehead against yours briefly and he smiles at you

'You can surprise me like that any day... But right now we should probably...'

'Be sensible and discreet?' you sigh

'Unfortunately. And believe me when I say that it's very unfortunate'

'I guess we should check out the rest of the spa'

Drake agrees and you both leave the cold plunge and go find your friends and join them in the hot pool.

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Chapter One- With a little help

Chapter Two- Past, Present, Future

Chapter Three - Falling for each other

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Chapter Two -Past, Present, Future

Drake Walker x Rose Thorne ( my MC)

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Drake is standing across from you and you take him all in, he's in a denim jacket with a white henly shirt underneath, he looks tired, there are bags under his eyes. He's staring at you as if he can't believe you are finally back.

Your heart is beating so loudly in your chest that it is all you can hear. You feel so many things at once – disappointment that he hasn't reached out in almost two months, sadness because you fear he doesn't care for you like you do for him. Most of all you feel relieved because he's back in court. You rush over to him and pull him into a bone crushing hug that leaves him speechless. He hugs you back just as fiercely.

'I missed you' you say as you burry your head in his chest. He holds you a lot longer than you thought he would.

' I missed you too, Thorne. You're a sight for sore eyes' Drake says as he lets you go. His hand lingers on your shoulders and you can see his cheeks redden and your face lights up.

' It's good to see you smile again. After everything that happened.. I know things must have been hard for you and I want you to know that if there's anything I can do to help then I want to do it'

'What about us? I mean I'll appreciate the help but is that.. it?'

'Thorne you know how I feel about you'

Do I? You weren't sure you did. Hells you hadn't spoken with him in two months almost.

'Do I? Drake we haven't spoken in months. For all I know whatever we could have had is gone or maybe I was the only one who really felt something deeper than friendship. Maybe it was all in my head' you take a deep sigh and ignore his gaze.

' Thorne, please look at me'

You look up at him, he traces your cheek with his hand and you lean into it.

' It's not in your head, what you feel for me I feel for you too.. it's just c -'

'Complicated?' you finish

' Yeah. Look let's go somewhere more private to talk about this'

You nod and follow him to the fire pit outside the estate. You and Drake sit down near the fire and you look into the firepit.

Drake reaches out and takes your hand in yours and squeeze it.

'It’s not that I don't want you or that i don't care for you. I care for you deeply. But not like this. Not with a scandal hanging over your head'

'So once the scandal is gone does that mean that we could -'

'Once the scandal is gone there's a prince waiting for you, who can offer you everything you could ever dream of and more'

' I don't want the prince or the throne. I want you'

' I'm a nobody Thorne, i'm never going to be good enough for you. And if by some miracle you truly decide that you want me and not Liam... I don't want you to regret it'

You patiently wait for him to continue and squeeze his hand that is still holding on to yours. Drake looks at you with a pained expression.

' When the scandal is over and you still for some reason choose me then I need to know it's because you truly care for me and want me for me and not because the scandal is keeping you away from being with Liam.'

' So when the scandal is over you will hear me out? ' you ask hopefully

While you want to be with him you can understand his childhood trauma and his hesitance. You want him but he has to be on the same page as you and until that happens you will try your best to support him through it and hopefully he will see how much you truly care.

'Yes. After it's over we will talk it out. i'm sorry i'm such a disappointment all the time Thorne. All I want to do is to make you proud'

' You’re human, which means you're flawed. I can work with that. I need to ask... why haven't you messaged me once in the last six weeks' you ask because you need to know.

'Trust me I wanted to. I wanted to so many times'

'But?'

' Liam, Maxwell, Hana and I made a pact that we wouldn't reach out in order to keep you as safe as possible' Drake gently grabs your hand and intertwines his fingers with yours.

'I wish I could say that I couldn't understand why it was neccesary or say that I haven't been told the same thing. However it still hurts. I thought you had given up on me and that maybe I just didn't matter to you. Hell I wish everyone had asked me what i wanted.'

You were beyond hurt and frustrated. You had felt like you had gone crazy locked away at the Bearmonts estsate, going on runs with Maxwell, learning Etiquette with Bertrand, going over what outfits best betrayed an 'innocent and flawless' persona that was far beyond of who you actually were.

You could feel your heart beating too fast and your breathing becoming faster to the point were you couldn't breathe, your hands were trembling and your body was shaking.

'Rose.. Can I touch your face?'

You felt dizzy and disoriented but you managed nod before Drake gently let go of your hand and caressed your face with his hands, he turned your face towards his so that you were looking at each other.

' I need you to take a deep breath for me can you do that?'

You nodded again and took a deep breath in

'Breathe in and count to seven.. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7 and exhale and count to 3 ..1..2..3'

You did as Drake said and he told you to repeat the cycle and he did the breathing exercises with you until your breathing slowed down and became more normal again.

' I need you to know that I value your safety greatly. We all do. And if anything happens to you I would- wouldn't be able to forgive myself. That night when you left and I finally ecaped security you had already gone and I tried to run after the car but I wasn't fast enough so I returned to the estate and found Maxwell, Liam and Hana in your room. We all wanted to bring you back but we knew it wouldn't be safe'

Drake caresses your face gently and you wait for him to continue.

'The last six weeks have been torture, I can't begin to tell you how much i've missed. I hate to see you so upset, I have an idea – how about I make you the best s'mores you have ever had?'

'Are you a world renowned S'mores expert?' you asked jokingly and you smiled at Drake

' You bet. Would you have expected anything less from me?' Drake deadpanned

Drake kisses the top of your forehead before he gets up and goes to get the ingrediants for the s'mores, you lean close to the fire and sigh

It’s nice to know Drake feels the same for you as you do for him, it's at the very least reassuring. It doesn't change much at the moment sadly but once he scandal is cleared you intend to make Drake know that he's the only one you want. As long as nothing majorly happens between you you will hold off telling Liam the truth... for now at least.

Drake returns with a bag that holds sticks, graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate, while he is busy prepping the sticks

'When I was young my parents used to get into these explosive fights with lots of throwing things and yelling and it was all too much you know? So I used to hide in my room with my hands over my ears.. one day it became so bad that I felt like I couldn't breathe'

Drake stopped prepping for a moment and looked at you sadly and looked at you patiently as you continue

'Ever since then i've had anxiety and panic attacks. Every time I feel overwhelmed or too stressed i get really anxious. I also have a tendency to overthink things most people probably wouldn't, like I get so into my own head sometimes'

'Why haven't you ever told anyone here about it?'

' Because I was afraid that once you all knew the truth that you would see me differently. I was worried that if I let you in that it would be too much'

That I would be too much

The last part goes unsaid. Drake puts down the sticks and pulls you into a hug.

'You could never be too much Thorne, You are like the best person I know and nothing could ever change that'

'Promise?' you ask your voice is horse and you feel so small.

' Yeah I promise'.

Drake shows you how to make the perfect s'more and you have to admit that it's pretty good, you spend most of the evening just talking, Drake talks about how he used to go camping with his dad and how important it was to him, you feel honoured that he's sharing his memories with you. You want to be able to do the same but most of your upbringing was rough and the happy childhood memories were a rare thing.

' The blue hair really suits you by the way' Drake says and puts a strand of your hair behind your ear and you lean into the touch

'I really want to kiss you right now..'

'Thorne... that's a bad idea' Drake groans and looks away

You lean towards him and he momentarily gives in, swiftly and desperately kissing you, his arms go to your waist, pulling you closer.

'Dammit..' Drake mutters under his breath as you move apart. Drake looks around to make sure no one saw you, there is no one else around and he sighs in relief.

' I want you Thorne. More than anything. But I want this the right way, for everyone involved. You most of all.' Drake sighs

' Rose!'

Before you have a chance to responds Max waves at you from across the courtyard and Drake moves a step away from you.

'Thank you for tonight... For everything. It means a lot' you say to Drake before Maxwell reaches the two of you

Maxwell lets you know it's time to leave. Applewood Manor here we come...

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BLADES OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

Aerin Valleros x F!MC Fanart🎨by @erixadraws

Aerin Valleros x F!MC Fanart 2 🎨 by @erixadraws

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Threep Amigurumi 🎨🔹by @petalouda85

CRIMES OF PASSION

Home Without Part 2 ✒️ 🔹| m!Trystan Thorne x f!mc - @thosehallowedhalls

Moments of Truth ✒️🔹| m!Trystan Thorne x F!MC - @thosehallowedhalls

Nora Rose (F!MC) Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈🔹by @inlocusmads

Poster Child ✒️🔹| COP F!MC - @inlocusmads

Second Language (Series) ✒️🔹| m!Trystan Thorne - @inlocusmads Chapter 3

Trystan Thorne Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈 🔹by @inlocusmads

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THE CURSED HEART

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THE FRESHMAN SERIES

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IMMORTAL DESIRES

Répondez, S'il Vous Plaît ! 3 Fanart 🎨| M!OC x NB!OC - @lilyoffandoms for @aallotarenunelma

IT LIVES IN THE WOODS

Ash ✒️🔹| Stacy Green x M!MC - @korgbelmont

LAWS OF ATTRACTION

Enid: LOA F!OC 🎨 by @oh-so-youre-a-nerd for @aces-and-angels

Happy Again 🎨| Marcus Sharpe - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

The MCAT ✒️🔹| F!OC by @aces-and-angels

You Were Just Using Me? 🎨| Joaquin Morales - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

OPEN HEART

Open Heart Complete List Week Ending February 10, 2024

PERFECT MATCH

Sloane Washington Fanart 🎨by @lilyoffandoms

THE ROYAL ROMANCE

Cordonian Karaoke (Series) ✒️🔹| Drake Walker, Liam Rys, MC - @angelasscribbles Riley Take 4

Olivia Nevrakis Fanart 🎨by @artbyalz

Staking a Claim ✒️Ⓜ️🔹| Drake Waker x MC - @angelasscribbles

Turning the Page (Series) ✒️Ⓜ️🔹| Liam Ry Chapter 10: Somewhere Only We Know

WAKE THE DEAD

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CROSSOVERS

The Royal Romance / Red Carpet Diaries

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THE BILLIONAIRE'S BABY

Mother's Day ✒️ | Cole Stone x F!MC - @eadanga

BLADES OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

Forest Fun 🎨 | Mal Volari x F!MC - @/artbyainna (IG) C: @storyofmychoices

CRIMES OF PASSION

A Rose & A Thorne ✒️ | M!Trystan Thorne x F!MC - @jerzwriter Part 1: The Discovery Part 2: The Resolution

Red Threads of Fate (That Binds Us Together) (Series) ✒️🏳‍🌈 | F!Trystan x F!MC - @rosesnink Chapter 1: The World is a Napkin

IMMORTAL DESIRES

A Pinch of Sugar ✒️ | Seth Olsen-Cooper, Terri O'Rinn - @aria-ashryver

Starlight Smut Supercut - In Bloom; A Respite ✒️Ⓜ️🔥🏳️‍🌈 | M!Cas Harlow x NB!MC - @aria-ashryver

Starlight Smut Supercut - These Bright and Beautiful Things ✒️Ⓜ️🔥🏳️‍🌈 | M!Gabe Adalhard x NB!MC - @aria-ashryver

MOTHER OF THE YEAR

Happy Mother's Day to Laura 🎨 | Levi Schuler x F!MC - @bayleedraws-sometimesx C: @storyofmychoices

NIGHTBOUND

Sleepless ✒️ | Nik Ryder x F!MC - @ladylamrian

OPEN HEART

Complete Open Heart F/AtoW List - Week Ending May 18

THE ROYAL ROMANCE

All That She Wants (Series) ✒️Ⓜ️ | Multiple Pairings - @angelasscribbles Chapter 6: Unvarnished Truths Liam Rys x F!MC, Drake Walker x F!MC

Capitulo (Series) ✒️ | Liam x MC - @belencha77 Chapter 18: Fiesta En La Playa Chapter 19: Cascada Del Olvido Chapter 20: La Manzana De Su Ojo Chapter 21: Una Noche Para Recordar Chapter 22: Tan Dulce Como un Pie

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BLADES OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

CRIMES OF PASSION

Calypso Rose NB!MC Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈 by @treesinboxes

New Traditions ✒️🏳️‍🌈🌟| Trystan Thorne x F!MC, others - @jerzwriter

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IMMORTAL DESIRES

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Prom ✒️| Cas Harlow x MC x Gabe Adalhard - @omgjasminesimone

Snow in Crimson, Starlight in Gold ✒️Ⓜ️🏳️‍🌈| m! cas harlow x m!gabe adalhard x nb!mc - @aria-ashryver Chapter 37: In With the New

IT LIVES IN THE WOODS

Another Sun Will Rise ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Dan Pierce x F!MC, OC - @aallotarenunelma

NIGHTBOUND

Bound by Fate (Series) ✒️| Nik Ryder x F!MC - @ladylamrian Chapter 3: A Blast From The Past

OPEN HEART

PERFECT MATCH

Holiday Shopping ✒️🌟| Hayden Young x F!MC - @rosepetals1

THE ROYAL ROMANCE

A Balad to No One ✒️| Hana Lee - @lorirwritesfanfic

Cordonian Karaoke: Christmas Edition ✒️🌟| Liam Rys, Drake Walker, etc. - @angelasscribbles

The Fairytale Ball ✒️| Liam Rys x MC - @lorirwritesfanfic

Forevermore (Series) ✒️| Liam Rys x MC - @khoicesbyk Chapter 2: The Family Rys, Part 1 Chapter 2: The Family Rys, Part 2

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Smoke & Mirrors (Series) ✒️Ⓜ️| Liam Rys x MC - @tessa-liam Chapter 11: The Lantern Festival

Vancross (Series) ✒️Ⓜ️| Liam Rys x OC - @ao719 Chapter 20: One Step Forward, Two Steps to Hell

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Next Chapter

Chapter one - With a little help

Drake Walker x Rose Thorne ( MC)

WC: 4,1K

Summery: When Rose Thorne gets a second chance to be back in Cordonia and be back with Drake- Will he be able to be with her or will the risk of hurting his best friend be too much for him to bare?

(Rewrite of the royal romance book two with a focus on the romance between Drake and Mc plus friendships)

While sitting at the Cordonian airport you looked out through the windows with your head in your hands and tears streaming down on your face. In the last eight months you had come to fall in love with Cordonia both it's people and the people you had met through your journey.

You were going to miss Hana – the beautiful and talented Hana who had truly become your bestest friend. You were going to miss sneaking down in the kitchen at 3 am with her to make hot chocolate filled with whipped cream and soo many delicious marshmallows.

You were going to miss Maxwell's high energy and jumping on the massive beds with him and Bertrand scolding you both. You were going to miss how gentle of a person Liam was, he was always good company and he had a lot of trust in him which was something you admired.

You remembered your mother's final words before she and you left your family home after her and your father had gone through a messy divorce.

Trust is not something you can ever give away freely Rosaline, It must be earned

But the person you were going to miss the very most out of everyone was Drake. Funny, sarcastic but underneath that harsh layer was a much softer side of Drake that he only showed to the people who really mattered. In the very beginning he had fascinated you and drew you in but you had really started to fall for him after he had let down his guard around you and you had spend more time together just the two of you.

You wish you had gotten a chance to explore the magnetism you both obviously felt for each other however you knew he was hesitant to fully be with you because of Liam.

Now boarding economy class for passengers of flight PB205 to New York City...

'Well I guess that's me... Goodbye Cordonia' you said and wishfully looked out the window one last time to say goodbye.

The palace guards who had escorted you to the airport were watching closely.

You look through your bag for your boarding pass when you hear a familiar voice

'Rose! Wait!'

you turn around to see Maxwell and Bertrand running towards you before they are stopped by the palace guards

'you will keep your hands to yourselves. I am the Duke of Ramsford!' Bertrand says clearly agitated

After hearing that Bertrand and Maxwell are noble the guards back off and they both rush over to you

'Rose!' Maxwell exclaims before pulling you into a strong embrace, you hug him back tenderly

'I hope you came here to help me?' you asks anxiously, but you are hopeful that there's still hope for you to go back to Cordonia, to your friends.

' Kind off? We don't have any concreate answers for you but we are both here for you and of course we both believe that you had nothing to do with the scandal' Maxwell says trying to reassure you.

'Really? Both of you believe me? Even Bertrand' you ask sceptically as you look over at Bertrand who doesn't look fully convinced of your innocence.

' Lady Rose ... Did you have a romantic relationship with Tariq behind close doors?'

'Bertrand of course she didn't! It was a set up' Maxwell says shocked at how his brother is behaving

Bertrand looks over at Maxwell then back at you

'Maxwell let her answer for herself. I need to hear the truth from her'

' Bertrand... I never had a romantic relationship with Tariq. But I think I'm falling in love with someone else..' You say and look down at the ground, you take a deep breath before you look back up and Maxwell mouths 'Drake?' you look at him with a different ray of emotions shock, fear then disbelief before you mouth back ' how did you know?' and Maxwell shrugs smugly.

'Now now children we have important things we must discuss' Bertrand scolds both of you.

' What do you suggest we do' you ask in a serious tone of voice

'We want to take you back to Cordonia'

' Well you were clearly set up. We will not take this laying down. No one smears the name of House Beaumont' Bertrand says with determination

'But Liam chose someone else'

'There's a constitutional provision that states the king can change his mind under certain circumstances. It it hard to change but it isn't impossible. Whoever is plotting against you wish you unwell and we must stop them immediately' .

'Really? You would do all of this for me?' you ask feeling both gratitude and a bit overwhelmed

' You aren't to blame Lady Rose. The Court shouldn't have reacted so harshly and those culprits who set you up need to pay for this. House Beaumont supports you unequivocally and we are on your side until the bitter end'

You pull Bertrand into a hug and Maxwell joins you before yelling 'GROUP HUG'

Maxwell and Bertrand inform you that clearing your name isn't going to be a piece of cake but that they will do anything they can to help you prove your innocence. They fill you in on the fact that for you to have the best chances to clear your name you must join Madeleine's engagement tour.

'What do you say Rose? You want to go back and clear your name and find the love of your life

that would otherwise be lost forever' Maxwell says overly dramatic for show and normally you would giggle but you need to think about this

You want to go back to court and clear your name more than anything, to see your friends again and see Drake more than anything, but you are scared.

What if it doesn't work? What if they are better off without you? Your fingers tremble as you put a bit of your hair behind your ear and you take a deep breath.

You got this. You can do it.

Final call for economy class passengers of flight PB205 to New York City... final call...

'Bertrand, take my bag!! let's get this show on the road'

Bertrand looks at you clearly flabbergasted.

'your b- your bag!!'

you give him your best puppy dog eyes.

'just this once? Pretty please? It is a very important occasion'

Bertrand rolls his eyes and reluctantly agrees before reminding you that it won't be a reoccurring thing.

'After what happened earlier I didn't think I would see any of you again let alone hear from you. I thought you had given up on me' you express sadly as you, Maxwell and Bertrand make your way towards the limo.

'We would never leave you behind!We came as soon as we could but security had split us up into separate holding rooms until Bertrand gave them a mouthful and demanded we were let go' Maxwell says and you crack a smile for the first time all night since arriving at the airport.

'No one treats the Duke of Ramsford or house Beaumont with anything less than respect.. Get in the limo. We have a lot of work to do before the welcome party at Madeleine's estate.

' Sr yes sir' you say playfully before you get into the limo.

The next six weeks is spent rebuilding your image and going over etiquette so you know how to describe food, learning to perfect your quickstep and what forks to use for which meals, you're missing everyone dearly but you have been told minimal contact with your friends is for the best at

the moment and no one has reached out to you and it hurts.

You miss Hana dearly but she must be home with her parents now and that must have taken a toll on her. Liam must be busy with his engagement and his princely duties. Drakes withdrawal hurts the most, there was something real between you and you cannot believe he hasn't sent as much as a text message. Do you not matter to him as much as he matters to you?

You also spend the next six weeks physically changing your image, new gowns are bought for the upcoming tour, Maxwell and Bertrand got a family friend who happened to be a stylist into the Beaumont estate and she gives your hair a transformation from red hair to black hair with blue ombre tips, you absolutely adore your new look, it feels like such a needed change, like a rebirth. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

The day of Madeleine's welcome party arrives and you are beyond nervous, why do you care so much what the people at court will think of you re-entering society?

You suppose the only opinions you actually care about is your friends, you didn't have the best up brining with a lot of friends and you absolute hated being in big crowds as it always triggered your social anxiety.

You look outside at Madeleine's estate from the windows you take in the beautiful fountain, the rose bushes and the lush green grass and sigh.

Maxwell knocks on your door later in the afternoon.

'Rose?' He asks gently when you look towards the door.

'come in' you say silently and look back out the window.

Maxwell senses your distress and goes over and sits down next to you.

'what's on your mind?' Maxwell asks you softly as he puts his hand lightly on top of yours.

'I really am that transparent aren't I?' you asks and sigh

' Only because I know my bestest friend'

' It's been almost two months since I've heard from anyone besides you and Bertrand.. I thought at least.. '

'Drake would have reached out?' Maxwell finishes the sentence for you and gives you a knowing look.

you nod and lean your head on his shoulder and avoid his gaze that you can feel lingering on you.

' To be fair, Drake usually keeps to himself.. sometimes months go by before we talk. You know how much nobles drain him'

' oh' is the best response you can muster at the moment as it feels like a knife has been twisted into your stomach.

What if you won't hear from Drake for months or ever again? Just thinking about it hurts so much. Before Maxwell has any time to reassure you Bertrand enters your room

' Lady Rose, you need to get ready for the welcome party. Remember this is your grand re-entrance to courtly society. You must look impeccable'

Bertrand hands you an elegant blue dress and you go to the bathroom and change into it. You take in yourself in the dress in the mirror, the dress accentuates your chest without being too lowcut and it hugs your curves in all the right places. The dress isn't something you would have ever chosen for yourself but it's very pretty, it's knee length, silk and it has beautiful sequins on the bottom of the dress.

As you walk out both Bertrand and Maxwell reassure you that you look absolutely gorgeous and you smile at them before thanking them for them dress before walking out of your room and towards the party.

Once the doors open to the grand hall of Madeleine's manor you can hear people gasping and whispering and they are staring at you. You notice the press looking at you as well. It's showtime.

You plaster a fake smile on your face as you enter the grand hall and you squeeze Maxwell's arm for support and he grins at you.

'You're doing well Rose'

'Thank you Max' you say thankfully and try to relax at least a little

you manage to curtsy and introduce yourself to Madeleine's mother, catch up with Penelope and Kiara and you find out they are part of Madeleine's bachelorette party. You congratulate Madeleine on her engagement with Liam and somehow you manage not to get frustrated too much by Madeleine's rude behaviour. You definitely don't care enough about her to care what she thinks of you.

As you turn around you see Liam for the first time in two months and while you don't harbour any romantic feelings for him, you still care about him and want to free him from Madeleine.

'Lady Rose I was not expecting to see you...' Liam says shocked

'Liam! I missed you'

'I've.. I've missed you too' he says and looks at you with a sad expression on his face.

'we need to --'

Liam is interrupted by Madeleine as she puts her hand on his arm and leans in to kiss his cheek before she guides him away.

You and Maxwell walk around the room and you lean in and say ' if Drake comes back at court then

I need to tell Liam the truth. He deserves to know that while I do care for him that I do not love him. He deserves that much. He doesn't deserve to be lead on'.

'I know you want to let him know and you should Rose but I think you should wait until you have spoken with Drake until you make up your mind'

'I don't want to hurt Liam or get his hopes up, but I do need to talk to Drake first'

Maxwell guides you over to the table Bertrand is sitting at and you all share your information that you have learned tonight, you learn that Tariq has left court and the best way to clear your name is to make him make a statement of what really happened the night he was tricked into your room under false pretences. Both of you were played and clearly whoever is behind this wanted him out of court so he couldn't tell everyone the truth.

As you lie in bed at night and stare at the ceiling you sigh, you just want this whole scandal thing to be over, you want to start over in Cordonia not as a queen but as one of the people. You wish Hana and Drake were here right now as you miss them dearly.

If things are real between you and Drake you want to find out in whatever shape it can take, all you know right now is that you long for more time with him.

You wonder when he will return to court and if at he will be back soon at all. As much as your heart yearns for him most of all you miss the group hangouts with him and his friendship.

You wake up the next morning to a soft knock on the door, you yawn and stretch before you go over to the door to open it

'Max.. isn't this kind of ear-'

'Rose!!'

You gawk at the person standing in the doorway, it isn't Maxwell it's Hana. You didn't think you would see her again. You thought she would be back home with her dreadful and controlling parents.

You have spent many nights worried for your best friend and her well being, now that she's standing in front of you it feels like an illusion or a dream.

You grab her waist gently and pull her into a bone crushing hug and she hugs you back just as fiercely.

'oh Hana! I missed you so much' you exclaim happily as you still hang onto her for dear life.

' I missed you too'

as you slowly let go of her you go to sit down on your bed and she follows you and sit down across from you.

' I was so worried that you weren't coming back'

' To be honest I didn't think I was either. '

'Does your parents know you're here?

'I'm here with their blessing actually. Countess Madeleine called my father and invited me to stay in Cordonia as part of the wedding party and she promised my parents she would help me find a match worthy of the family name'

'Oh Hana that's great! It is great right??...Wait.. Is this what you really want?'

You were so happy she was back but the pressure of her finding someone and her parents expectations for her were too much pressure. Plus it was highly unlikely they approved of the two of you being friends after the scandal and because you encouraged her to be free instead of caged in like some sort of bird.

Hana seems to think about her response for a minute.

' When I heard you were coming back I couldn't get back to Cordonia fast enough. You are the real reason I want to be here'

You put your hand on top of hers and smiled. It truly was good to see her.

'What made you decide to come back?'

' Well my decision to come back was threefold really, I want to clear my name and save Liam from Madeleine because he deserves better and I really want to spend more time with -'

'Drake?' Hana adds and nudges her shoulder into yours

' That obvious huh?'

' I mean it's the way you look at each other when you think no one is looking'

'Oh' you feel your cheeks get warm and you smile widely

'I want to help you clear your name Rose, I hate the idea of anyone scheming against you... anyway.. Have you seen Drake yet? He wouldn't stop talking about how we need to stop the people who are scheming against you'

Ohhh. So he did want to talk to you? You wondered why he hadn't reached out yet. Wondered if he was okay. You missed his grumpy face.

Before you can answer Hana there's a knock on the door and you open it to reveal Maxwell and he lights up when he sees Hana, he rushes over to her and pull her into a hug, you join them.

' I feared we wouldn't see you ever again! Bertrand was convinced you were gone for good'

' It's really good to see you as well Max' Hana says earnestly

Hana, you and Maxwell head to the estate's boutique together so both you and Hana can get ready for Madeleine's engagement party. Changing is for sure more fun when you are around your bestest friend. Maxwell leaves to prep things for later with Bertrand.

You look through the different dresses for something nice to wear.

' So... you've been here for the last day.. how has everything been?'

' Oh so much better now that you are here' you admit you have missed her so so very much

'I came just in time then' Hana smiles at you before squeezing your shoulder softly

' Promise me we will always keep in touch.. Hana, I can't do any of this without you near me' you admit shyly as Hana finds you a gorgeous pink dress for you to try on.

' I will do my very best to make sure that won't happen' she reassures you as you turn around and go into the changing room.

Once you have tried the dress on you show it to Hana, it's a white silk dress with pastel pink lace over it, it's knee length with short sleeves. Hana helps you sip up the dress

' Soo.. what do we think of the dress?' you say and twirl

' You look like you're ready to knock them all out with your beauty'

' Thank you Hana, you are far too kind.. I never got the chance to ask you but.. how does your parents feel about us being friends after everything that has happened recently?' you ask nervously, you hope Hana hasn't been upset because your friendship.

' they haven't been too happy I'm afraid'

' Should I keep my distance until the scandal dies down?' you ask in a wounded tone of voice

You don't want to stay away from your best friend but you also don't want to to cause her any more harm than your kindship has probably already caused her. You will stay away from her if you must but the thought saddens you deeply.

' my parents are dear to me.. But they cannot stop us from being close'

'I'm proud of you for standing your ground. I know how hard that can be'

Hana goes into the dressing room and comes out in a beautiful pink dress that's made out of silk, you lock elbows with each other and head out of the boutique.

Once you and Hana reach the lawn outside Madeleine's grounds Madeleine spots the two of you and she looks furious for a minute before her expression becomes stoic. Madeleine makes a toast thanking her mother, the king and queen and Liam. Madeleine is obviously trying to make you jealous as she kisses Liam's cheek but you just resist the urge to roll your eyes, if she only knew where your heart belonged...

Madeleine approaches you to remind you that because of her Hana is back and that you should both be grateful to her, you thank her in a sarcastic voice, if she ever hurts Hana you will pounce. No one gets to hurt her and you do not trust Madeleine, not around Liam and certainly not around Hana.

Liam comes over and join your conversation, he's happy to see Hana again, he mentions that it's good to see you as well and says that you're beautiful and you smile at him. Once he leaves Madeleine reminds you that he belongs to her especially when they are out in public.

You resist to roll your eyes at her and once she leaves you and Hana burst out laughing.

' If she only knew the truth' Hana comments and you giggle again.

Bertrand and Maxwell comes to escort you and Hana away from the crowd and into the ball room to talk to you. It seems very urgent so you agree and follow them, once you reach the ballroom you give them a serious look.

'what's the matter? You ask cautiously

' Tariq's not just out of court, it appears that he is out of the country so finding him will not be easy' Bertrand confirms what you had already feared. Clearing your name will be so much harder now.

'Madeleine doesn't seem to know were he is either.. If what she says is the truth.. what do we do now?'

' At the moment there isn't much for us to investigate... however our next stop is Applewood Manor where the photos were taken.. I believe there must be clues there. In fact we are going to head up there before the tour does. Once the festivities end we will go there'.

You and Hana head up to your bedroom with cinnamon, cups, chocolate powder, marshmallows, whipped cream and milk to make hot chocolate. While Hana makes you both a cup of hot chocolate you two catch up on lost time. It's good to be in her presence again.

Hana lets you know that her parents where disappointed with her performance during the courting season and that they limited her access to the outside world after, you feel angry on her behalf and upset that it might have been because of your influence. You let Hana know that if she ever needs anything that you have her back and you apologize if your actions hurt her but she reassures you that it was not your fault. The two of you decide to talk about happier things but the guilt you feel for how she was treated hurts your heart deeply.

'What qualities do you look for in a future partner.. And what drew you in particular to Drake?' Hana asks you shyly

you look at her for a moment taking in her expression. You wonder if she has ever had many boyfriends or even girlfriends before her previous engagement.

You have dated a few men and women and you have been attacked to different looks and different personalities. But there has always been one common personality trait that's drawn you in the most.

' I take it you haven't dated much?' you ask softly

'Only my ex finance really and that didn't end very successfully' Hana says earnestly.

' I've been attracted to different things in the past but the one common trait they all had was that they were kind. Drake is -despite being very grumpy at times – very kind, he's funny, fiercely loyal and overall he's just a total softy' you say and look at her warmly

' When it comes to dating Hana go for the person who makes you happy, who values you and treasures your connection'

' I shall think of that next time someone catches my eye'

'And Hana?' you ask as you put your hand on hers and squeezes it gently

'Yes Rose?'

'Don't settle for less than you deserve, you are funny, sweet, extremely talented and you deserve the world... Don't ever forget that'

Hana seems speechless so she nods and puts her head on your shoulder.

In the evening you decide to go for an evening walk around the grounds, you spot someone in the darkness, he's dark haired, tall and in a jean jacket -

'Dr- Drake!' you exclaim and as the person turns around you see that is Drake.

[choicesficwriterscreations]

December 2023 LGBTQIA Masterlist

✒️ = Fanfic | 📱= Text Fics/Edits | 🎨= Fanart Ⓜ️ = Mature Content 18+ | 🔥 = Explicit/NSFW 18+ 🏳️‍🌈 = LGBTQIA | 🌟 = Holiday

BLADES OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

Aerin x Cyrus Fanfic ✒️🏳️‍🌈 | Aerin Valleros x M!Elf!MC - @malthemagnifisent

Aerin x Cyrus Fanfic 2 ✒️Ⓜ️ 🏳️‍🌈| Aerin Valleros x M!Elf!MC - @malthemagnifisent

Aerin Valleros x MC Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈 by @talasintahan

Aerin Valleros x MC Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈 by @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

Aerin Valleros x m!elf!MC Art 🎨🏳️‍🌈by @bayleedraws-sometimesx (C: @oh-so-youre-a-nerd)

Aerin Valleros x M!MC Fanart 🎨Ⓜ️ 🏳️‍🌈 by @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

Beneath the Mistletoe ✒️🎨🏳️‍🌈🌟| Blades F!MC, MC - art by @callmebeem fic by @storyofmychoices

Blades Drabble ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Aerin Valleros x MC - @lilyoffandoms

By My Side ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Aerin Valleros x M!elf!MC - @aallotarenunelma for @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

Daenarya & Maiele 🎨🏳️‍🌈🌟| elf!mc, f!human!mc by @/artbyainna (IG) for @lilyoffandoms

I Cannot Bear to Hold You with These Unworthy Hands ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Aerin Valleros x F!MC by @aria-ashryver

I Won't Go Far From You 🎨🏳️‍🌈| Valax x MC - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

Love, I See You Now ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Aerin Valleros x M!elf!MC - @saibug1022

My Heart Won't Start Anymore ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Tyril Starfury x M!elf!MC x Mal Volari - @saibug1022

So This is Love ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Aerin Valleros x m!elf!mc - @aallotarenunelma

Take, Take, Take 🎨🏳️‍🌈| M!elf!MC - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

CRIMES OF PASSION

Nora Rose Graffiti 🎨🏳️‍🌈| F!MC - @inlocusmads

Nora Rose Moods Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈| F!MC - @inlocusmads

Nora Rose Soda Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈| F!MC - @inlocusmads

The Girl with the Glass ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Trystan Thorne x F!MC - @moominofthevalley

IMMORTAL DESIRES

Incident in the Ghostland (Series) ✒️Ⓜ️🏳️‍🌈| Gabriel Adalhard x Cas Harlow - @dreamscapingsblog Chapter 1: Theory of Chaos

This Pretty, Poisoned Chalice ✒️Ⓜ️🏳️‍🌈| m!Cas Harlow x m!Gabe Adalhard - @aria-ashryver

IT LIVES ANTHOLOGY

Banner Drabble ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Dan Pierce, Noah Marshall, etc. - @aallotarenunelma

He Would Have Won ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Lincoln McQuiod x MC - @linkysmommy (for @abelflints)

Lincoln McQuoid x MC Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈(ILW) by @rainesenator for @aallotarenunelma

LAWS OF ATTRACTION

Partner ✒️🏳️‍🌈🌟| Joaquin Morales x NB!MC - @noesapphic for @hydn-jpg

OPEN HEART

A Cozy Christmas ✒️🏳️‍🌈🌟| Ethan Ramsey x M!MC - @storyofmychoices for @peonyblossom

All Is Merry & Bright ✒️🎨🏳️‍🌈🌟| Art: Tobias x Casey by @rosefuckinggenius Fic: Tobias Carrick x F!MC, Bryce Lahela x M!MC - @jerzwriter

Bryce Lahela Bedtime Fanart 🎨🏳️‍🌈by @mydemonsdrivealimo

Halloween (Series) ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Bryce Lahela x M!MC - @mydemonsdrivealimo Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3

Moving ✒️🏳️‍🌈| Bryce Lahela x M!MC, F!MC - @jerzwriter

Not a Valentine ✒️🏳️‍🌈| OH M!MC, OH F!MC - @jerzwriter

THE ROYAL ROMANCE

All I Want for Christmas - Part 1 ✒️🏳️‍🌈🌟| Drake Walker x MC, Liam Rys x Maxwell Beaumont - @angelasscribbles

CROSSOVERS

Immortal Desires / It Lives Anthology

Jouluyö - Christmas Night ✒️🏳️‍🌈🌟| Various Pairings - @aallotarenunelma