#William Riker x reader

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Accidental Kisses! || TNG Star Trek x Male!Reader

William Riker

You stumbled down the stairs while he was walking up, Willaim lunged to catch you, which knocked your lips together.

"Oh- are you alright, Lieutenant? You took quite a tumble."

You apologize for stumbling into him and kissing him, to which he smiles and waves it off as an accident. After all, there was no harm in it!

Afterwards, he absentmindedly licks his lips and tastes your chapstick, reminding him of the encounter. His cheeks tinge pink- hopefully his feelings still remain a secret

Worf

As Worf's assistant and Assistant Chief of Security, Worf expected you to be in peak physical condition- this kiss happens while sparring- he tackled you to the ground, and in the struggle, you two share a rough kiss.

Worf pins you down by the neck and arms, which effectively left you prone. He mumbles "That better have been an accident." You nod frantically and he releases you.

Apologized for getting too rough with you- blaming it on reflex more than actual aggression. You apologize for the kiss, which still haunts his sweetest dreams to this day.

Data

You had no idea what the fuck happened. Suddenly, you were saying "hi" to Data in the rec room, then his hands were on your cheeks as he kissed you with a mountain of electricity tingling behind his lips.

"What? the hell?" You manage to sputter out, Data seemed confused.

"Apologies if I startled you. I was giving you an authentic European greeting from Earth. Did you feel appropriately greeted and our relationship assured?"

"Data- I- first of all, not all of Europe kisses to greet, NEXT OF ALL, THEY KISS THE CHEEKS!"

Geordi La Forge

It was a moment of excitement shared between you two- a project you both had spent countless nights on performed without a hitch in front of the investors. After the meeting, you two were so excited and hugging- it just sorta... happened.

"Oh- oh my god- I'm so sorry." Geordi apologized quickly as he recoiled away from the hug. "It was an accident."

"Yeah- we were just excited, totally an accident on both ends." You respond just as quickly as your cheeks burn up.

Q

Alright, this kiss isn't an accident. He's pissing you off by bothing you during your work, begging for you to entertain him. He wants a human experience! He already looks like one in this form! Do something human!

So, you punched him in the gut, then kiss him roughly- tongue invaded his mouth in a way that made his eyes roll back into his skull at the feeling of being properly paid attention to- even more than expected!

Q finally shut up for a good while as he behaved himself- at the promise of more of those. So, he sat down next to your station and waited patiently for you to be done with our work- then he kissed you!

His kiss was- well, it was Q, what did you expect?

[welikeimagines-andfandoms]

Things Star Trek characters would be amazing at with an autistic partner

Bones: Sensory Issues

Bones is a doctor and understands medical type discomfort. He researches the best techniques to help you and even talks with Kirk about extra support that can help you during your work day.

Data: Learning and Adapting

Data loves learning new things and learning about you is how he shows love. He’s a lot more observant of you then you realise and will watch you and do subtle things to help you. Making his room darker, turning down loud noises, making sure your safe food is ready for you etc.

Kirk: Calming

Kirk knows exactly how to calm you and what to say when you become overwhelmed. He knows how best to hold you, and always holds a calming presence for you. He also isn’t above using the fact he’s the captain to get people to go away if you need.

Riker: Distracting and Managing

Riker is very charming and knows just what to say to help you out when you’re overstimulated and anxious. He’s also great at helping you plan around things and manage difficult tasks. Helps you with his charm and intelligence.

Spock: Listening

Spock could listen to you talk about what you love all day. Unlike other people, Spock won’t ever roll his eyes or fake interest, he genuinely cares. If you ever hyper-fixate on something he already knows about he won’t tell you that he ‘already knows’, instead he’ll add to the conversation and find joy in your new-found knowledge.

Worf: Weighted Blanket/Crushing Hugs

Worf isn’t great with emotions or taking through things, but he is great at hugs and being your big weighted blanket. When you’re having a hard time he’ll let you self soothe and then when you’re ready he’ll come in and either lay on you like the cuddly weighted blanket he is, or give you a big crushing hug.

[warpfive]

LOVE ME LIKE A SAILOR

relationship headcanons will riker x reader wc: 782 gif

first of all, will falls easily and he falls hard. there is no “she fell first, he fell harder” trope with will because he’s just kinda both sides of it. if you’re the one for him, he’s going to know it from the very first conversation. the first word. the first glance. he’ll pull out every trick in the book to get you to even want to talk with him - but hey, he shouldn’t use the word “trick.” he doesn’t want to just smooth talk you into bed. he wants you to want to keep him around.

dates with will riker are always great fun. he really has a gift for setting the mood exactly how he wants it. dates are grand adventures in the holodeck, relaxing outings on shoreleave, or intimate dinner in his quarters. will has an idea for every kind of date on the spectrum, and he quickly susses out which ones you favor the most.

he’s immediately and fiercely protective of you, even before you two are official. will isn’t one to get in some guy’s face for daring to talk to you - he values your freedom and choice and happiness, even if it isn’t with him. but he’s also an excellent judge of character, and if someone rubs him the wrong way, he’s keeping a close eye on them. will doesn’t want to interfere with your life, but he’ll be damned if he’s gonna stand by and let you get hurt.

generally just super proud of you and lets everybody know it. loves to boast about how smart and capable you are when the topic comes up. mentions your achievements and talks about it with a grin on his face. will 100% makes it a point to praise you in front of others - he knows how much his opinion matters aboard the enterprise, and makes sure that your peers respect you for the great officer he knows you are.

will is very attentive. he’s great with people, but with you, it’s as easy as reading a book. sometimes, he knows how you’re feeling even before you do. he’s going to notice if you start to withdraw, even in the slightest way. if you’re quieter than normal, or your eyes don’t light up when you look at him as they should. he’ll want to know what’s wrong immediately, and push for you to talk it out with him. will thinks he can fix any problem set before him, but sometimes, it isn’t an easy fix. he’s come to learn that sometimes, you just need him to hold you and listen.

his favorite thing in the world is making you laugh, and he does it so easily. and a lot of the time, he doesn’t even mean to. will riker can be bluntly honest sometimes, and his mouth has gotten him in hot water more often than not - but he’s always very happy to make you laugh, even accidentally. always acts kinda proud when his jokes land perfectly. or if he’s not in a great mood but ends up saying something that makes you laugh, it always lifts his spirits.

don’t think you can outkiss william riker. this man lives and breathes being able to just hold your face and kiss you deep. or holding your arm as you rush by, late for your shift, and he just plants a big kiss on your lips before releasing you. but will never really gets the upperhand a lot of the time - for someone so good at poker, he shows his hand so easily. will riker is a man desperate for a kiss and will do absolutely anything to get it.

arguments here and there are bound to happen. will has a very dominating and willful personality. he’s stubborn and temperamental. open-minded but proud. if he thinks he’s right, it takes a lot to change his mind and he doesn’t even really consider the possibility that he’s wrong until after he’s already lost his temper and you’re stomping out of his quarters. but will is not the type to let a fight fester and tensions sit. he’ll probably pout and isolate for a day or so, but he always comes back around. always tries to make up for his poor behavior. always makes sure you’re okay and apologizing for hurting you before really talking things through.

once will realizes you’re the one for him, that’s it. in his mind, he’s yours. he doesn’t automatically start thinking about marriage and having kids and settling down - there’s still so much he can do. but he just kinda accepts that he’s yours. that his future is with you, no matter how it might go. 

[space-helen]

Pain

Words: 896

Pairing: Riker x Reader

A/N: I think I strayed a little from the original request but I hope this is ok!

Request: Hi! I saw your post saying requests were open so hopefully this is okay. I was wondering if could request either Data or Riker comforting/helping reader as they deal with “brain fog” and intense burnout due to life events and chronic pain? I could really use some comfort right now 💜 love your writing! (and pls don’t feel obligated to respond/write for this either) - Anon

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You practically stumbled back into your quarters and let out the biggest sigh as the doors closed behind you. 

Slipping off your boots quickly you placed them to the side before finding the nearest surface to sit down on. Allowing yourself to fall into the chair you curled in on yourself, wrapping your arms around your torso you gave yourself a squeeze.

The pressure was nice momentarily but you soon released and allowed yourself to sit in that position. You had no clue how long you stayed like this but you couldn't bare to move because you were genuinely so exhausted and knew moving would only spark more pain. 

You could feel tears welling up in your eyes, you weren't necessarily sad right now but this was a reaction your body had that'd been all too familiar recently.

After sitting in the awkward, yet comfortable, position for what felt like forever you slowly peeled yourself up into a sitting position. Taking a moment to breathe you slowly got to your feet, your body not thanking you as you did so. The movement caused you to feel as if your energy levels plummeted downwards through the flood below you, all the way through the bottom of the ship.

Slowly making your way to your bed you peeled off your clothes and found your pyjamas that you slipped on efficiently. Thankful you'd eaten whilst still having some energy before coming to your quarters.

Lying down you started at the ceiling and allowed your body to melt into the bed under you. Your body felt tense yet weak, on fire yet still and your mind very overwhelmingly busy yet silent.

You knew it was still early and you probably shouldn't fall asleep right now but you couldn't resist the urge to just call it quits for the day and sleep now.

Movement in your quarters had you bolting upright in bed. You were slightly shocked to see Will standing towards the foot of the bed. 

“So I take it our dates off?” he said with compassion, the man knew how much you struggled sometimes.

“What date?”

“We spoke about it earlier. We were supposed to-” he searched your face and could see that you genuinely had no clue what he was on about “Don't worry about it.” he reassured, coming to sit on the edge of the bed near your legs.

“I'm sorry.” you spoke as you brought your gaze to your hands.

“There's no need to be. It's not your fault.” he tried to meet your gaze but you kept it trained on your hands. “Another flare?”

You nodded in response to his question. 

“Have you been to see Dr Crusher yet?”

You nodded “She gave me what she could for the pain but it'll take some more time to fully kick in again.”

He understood, he'd been down to see Beverly with you plenty of times to know the procedure by now. “Have you eaten?”

“Yeah, with Data,”

“Good.” he agreed slipping his boots off “what's the plan of action then?”

You mulled it all over in your head as the man pottered around the room getting into the pyjamas that he left in your quarters. You could feel the tears brimming, “I just want to lie down.” With those words the tears began to fall, you felt incredibly pathetic and useless right now, like you were failing Will and yourself.

“Hey, hey.” He was at your side in and instant finding your hand with his and gently holding it. “It's alright, we can just stay here. I know you feel bad right now but none of this is your fault. I know you're hurting but it'll be ok. You've really pushed yourself over the past couple of weeks, you've barely had any time for yourself.” the man leaned forward and placed a kiss to the top of your head before quickly moving back around the bed and getting in beside you.

Opening his arm you instinctively fell into his side and allowed him to embrace you. The man rested his cheek on the top of your head and repeated words of affirmation to you as you allowed the tears to silently roll down your face.

Eventually, they dried up and you just lay in his arms for a while. The man shifted his position and apologised “I'm sorry.”

“it's ok,” you whispered, also needing to move to a comfier position yourself. Wincing as you did so. “I really do think I need to sleep.” you admitted and the man nodded.

“That's ok. It's been a long day. I'm even tired enough to sleep.” you looked at him to see if he was lying but you could tell he was being entirely truthful.

Settling down into bed you rested yourself on your side. The man gently moved the blanket over you properly and wrapped his arms around you to securely spoon you, in a comfortable way, from behind. 

You nestled into the man further and the lights were quickly shut off. Allowing your body to fully relax you could still feel some pain and tension but you could tell that the medication was working. Even if it was painfully slow.

Usually the pain would have you unable to sleep. However, topped with the fatigue and burnout it didn't take long at all for you to drift off.

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The View - William Riker X Reader

Summary: Riker finds his Partner waiting in Ten Forward.

Word Count: 400+

Rating: SFW

Warning(s): -

Author’s Note: I posted this one earlier today, but it wasn't formatted correctly; a hard thing to do while on my lunch break and on mobile. Reworked it a little and it is still far shorter than I like to offer. But it's something?

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It had been a few hours since you had finished your shift for the day. Without a better idea on how to spend your free time, you eventually wandered into Ten Forward. It hadn't been for nothing, as you enjoyed a drink and some time catching up with fellow crew.

Slowly the group started to depart for the night, but you remained. Making your way over to one of the many large window the bar had. Casting your gaze out upon the stars the ship traversed through, you allowed your mind to wander. You didn't noticed that the First Officer had arrived.

Riker spotted you instantly, and began to pick his way across the room until he stood behind you. He took a chance, slipping an arm around your waist and pulling you back against him.

He couldn't help but chuckle when you startled, spinning around to stare back at just who would dare.

"Will." His name leaving you in a breath. Riker grinned wide down at you, more than amused. He give you but a second before he leans down to steal a quick kiss.

"Why did you you tell me you were back?" You asked once he pulls away. You watch as Riker huffs in annoyance before answering:

"Had to get the de-brief over with. I thought I was never getting to leave."

You hummed softly in amusement; knowing full well that Riker didn't really hate getting to boast of the team successes while planet-side.

"So, now that's over with; anything in mind?" Riker asks, interested in just how you wished to spend your off-hours. Yet his expression falters with confusion as you turn away to look back out at the stars once more.

"I don't know. This is kinda nice." You hadn't really an idea, content enough with just being there with him. Riker gets the idea quickly, settling his arms around your waist and holding you close once more.

A couple minutes pass of just that. The few remaining patrons to the bar think little if they notice at all. Eventually though, Riker grows restless and leans down to speak in your ear.

"You know, the view from my quarters is a lot better."

"You mean more private? I've seen it plenty times before" You scoff, turning your head to looked back up at him.

"Sure. Sure." Riker's smirking now, few things more fun for him than teasing you. He's just lucky you love him for it.

"Alright then Will. What did you have in mind?"

[stardate2603]

Reckless (William Riker x Reader)

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Will knew you were used to being on the front lines. Being a Red Shirt you were sent out to explore unknown planets, and terrain, without knowing what you were facing. But you always returned, your skills in combat and training with over a hundred dialects had saved several fights from breaking out and upheld Starfleet protocol. So why did you choose this mission to live life dangerously?

Will recalled the way you rested your chin on your hand, observing him with a small smile, which was common in briefings, but your eyes twinkled with mischief and he believed at first that it was your mind traveling back to the night before. And while your mind had wandered to last night when he surprised you by clocking off early, leading to a night you were sure to remember for decades, it was not the reason for the mischief gleaming in your eyes.

His plan was brilliant on a report. But you knew this species better than he did, having encountered them once before while aboard a different ship long before you met William Riker. So you believed you knew the Starfleet approach would not work on the typically hostile species.

You knew Will would be infuriated that you took such a risk, but the surprise of you leading your team to ignore his orders was too fresh and blinded him to the possibility that you were more experienced than he was, not blinded by the same need to protect yourself as he felt about you, nor did you feel bound to Starfleet protocol as he did. This is why Data remarked more than once that your relationship seemed 'odd'. But it always worked. Until now, it seemed.

"She did what?" Will looked at the group of red shirts that you had kept out of your plan, programming the transporter to only send you to the planet.

"She countered the program, sir."

Will ran his hand down his bearded cheek, ending his five minutes of pacing by sitting at the head of the table. "Has she communicated with the ship since she landed?"

"No, sir. It has been over an hour since she arrived on the planet." A second red shirt stated.

Will upheld his professionalism, although he felt like dragging his hands down his face in an attempt to release his frustration and worry. "Why am I only hearing about this now?"

"She told us to wait, sir." A redshirt sent him a guilty glance, mixed with sympathy. She was dating a lieutenant and could imagine the thoughts running through his head right now. "She didn't want you to stop her from making contact."

"Of course, I would, as you should have." He looked at the team of six who lowered their gazes to the table. "Y/N is a fine member of Starfleet, but this plan was reckless and goes against everything she was trained to do. That's why she kept you on this ship." Will exhaled sharply. "To protect you in case her plan went south."

The door opened and Will looked up at the officer he viewed as an intruder, his eyes fixed in a harsh glare that immediately made the officer regret interrupting. "What?"

"It's L/N, sir. She has made contact with the bridge."

Will stood up and headed to the door before looking at the red shirts. "I understand you feel loyal to her, I do and I am grateful. But in the future, you do not indulge in her recklessness, do I make myself clear?"

The team nodded and Riker left the room, following the hallways to the bridge. "Commander Riker, on the bridge."

Riker approached Date who was speaking to you through the comms. "Anything?"

"She has made contact, Commander."

"Coordinates?" Will asked.

Data proceeded to request your coordinates before turning to look at Riker. "She says they want to meet the Captain."

"Prepare the transporter." Picard stood up from his chair and Riker followed, inwardly sighing in relief as he knew he could witness firsthand if you had been harmed.

A short while later, Picard, Data, Worf, and Will beamed onto the planet and he felt the growing ache in his chest ease when he saw you standing beside the planet's inhabitants. You sent him a small smile as you stepped forward before greeting the Captain, becoming a point of contact between Picard and the Chief of the tribal community.

You approached the man you proudly called yours, as he sat staring at the fire burning wildly, joining him. "You're mad."

"I'm not mad. I was worried."

"You can be mad."

"I'm not mad!" He sighed, glancing at you from the corner of his eyes, trying to remain professional while surrounded by your team, Picard, and the planet's inhabitants who were pleasantly well...pleasant. "What you did was incredibly reckless."

"I knew I could handle it." You shrugged nonchalantly.

"I didn't." Will averted his gaze to the fire. "I didn't know."

"Well, you should have." You smirked, meeting his gaze when he turned his head to look at you. "I'm pretty great."

Will looked away, shaking his head, and felt all his worry fade away as he chuckled. "Yeah, you are." He looked around at the growing group of Starfleet officers on the planet, mingling and learning from the inhabitants who were known for their celebration of love, and knew it wouldn't have been possible without your prior knowledge of the species. "Yeah, you are." He repeated, smiling down at you when you bumped your shoulder with his.

Laughter left your lips when he bumped your shoulder with his and Will smiled over as he admired you for a moment. You sent him a smile, knowing that despite the solitude you had found, he was not comfortable compromising his official position for a kiss that lasted seconds. But your smile and stare said everything you needed and wanted him to know and Will sent you a smile in return knowing that after your shifts, the passion that had been burning brightly for several years, yet to dim, would finally feel succumbed to after hours of upholding your roles on the Enterprise.

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Star Trek Masterlist

DATA

The Measure of a Man

OverProtective

Clumsy

Glasses (Smut)

Cute

Caught (Smut)

Dating Data (Headcons)

SPOCK

Overprotective (TOS)

You Make Me Nervous (TOS)

What is with you? (Smut) (SNW)

The Other Side (Smut) (MIRROR SPOCK) (TOS)

Chained Up! (Smut) (TOS)

Q

The Protective and The Oblivious

The Most Obvious Crush

The Only One That Cares

LORE

Jealous

Not Him (Smut)

Listening (Smut) ft. Data

Change

QUARK

The Price Of Love

Spock/Kirk

Save Her!

Leonard “Bones” McCoy

Bones is nice? (TOS)

[captainsophiestark]

November Fic Recs!

It’s been an absolutely crazy and busy month, but here are the wonderful fics from the wonderful creators I got to read through it all! Starting this month, I’ve switched to including the author’s summaries of their work instead of a little reviews from me. If you still want to read my thoughts, the links go to my reblogs where all the keysmashing and screaming can be found!

Star Wars

Platonic!Commander Cody x Reader

Friendly Competition by @ghostofskywalker

You challenge Cody to a competition: who can kill the most clankers in this battle. Usually he isn't one for games, but this time he agrees.

Fives x Reader

No Flirting In The Jedi Archives by @ghostofskywalker

When on shore leave, one could usually find Fives in the basement of the Jedi Temple, flirting with the primary caretaker of the Archives (even though he denies it when his brothers ask). Finally, he decides to just ask her out.

Star Trek

William Riker x Reader

Mistake by @space-helen

The reader is badly injured and riker is rlly worried and realizes he can't live without her so he waits till she's awakes gets emotional and makes a love confession

DC

Clark Kent x Reader

In Sickness and In Health by @ro-is-struggling

You're terrified that your boyfriend Clark —the local superhero and most perfect man on the planet— will see you sick, so you forbid him to visit you while you have a cold. However, when he shows up at your door saying he misses you, he proves that your insecurities were unwarranted.

Dick Grayson x Reader

Lovesick by @rebelbluerobin

fluff, sickfic, reader has the flu, established relationship, reader's gender is not mentioned

Bridgerton

Benedict Bridgerton x Reader

My Muse by @never--doubt

You have been dreaming of "your muse" for as long as you could remember, moments you swore were memories, but you had always brushed them off, just put the face you saw into your art. Little did you know, your muse was so close...

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SolarWindsWriting Holiday Event!

It’s the Holidays and the end of No Content November. That means it is time! The first ever holiday writing event for this blog is here! Listed below are previews of the five main one-shots I will be posting and when. There will be a few shorter drabbles mixed in there as well. I will also be doing holiday related ships for the first 5 people who send in the required info mentioned below the cut!

Rules of Entry:

Look at who I write for

You must be following me

You must send your ask off of anon.

Reblog this post (optional)

Slots Filled: 0/5

Here’s what to send in for the holiday ships:

What Fandom(s) you’d like (2 max)

Your pronouns

What specific holiday/winter activity is your favortie?

Your preferred gender of partner

What’s your personality like?

What are your hobbies?

Scheduled Holiday One-Shots

12/4 - Thanksgiving with the Detective - Connor x HumanMale!Reader - Detroit: Become Human It’s been a couple of years since the android uprising, and life has started to feel normal again. Y/n and Connor have convinced Hank to let them host Thanksgiving at his house since he has the biggest kitchen of them. Hank relishes the feelings that Connor and Y/n bring to him in what are usually his lowest moments.

12/11 - Snowed into a Cabin - Izuku Midoriya x Male!Reader - My Hero Academia Izuku and Y/n are packed and ready to leave from the little secluded cabin vacation they took together, but as they open the door to pack the car, three feet of snow stands blocking the door.

12/18 - Sufganiyot Mishap - Adrian Chase x Male!Reader - Peacemaker (Subject to change) Y/n’s mother insists they bring their new boyfriend, Adrian to the final night of Hanukkah. He offers to help Y/n’s mom with cooking after the final candle is lit despite never making such a dish.

12/25 - Christmas on a Starship - William T. Riker x BetazoidGN!Reader - Star Trek: The Next Generation Y/n has lived on the USS Enterprise for about 8 months now after marrying William T. Riker. The couple’s first Christmas as a married couple was fast approaching and come Christmas Eve, Y/n thinks everything is in place for tomorrow. Internally, Will is freaking out, forgetting to get Y/n a gift during last leave.

12/31 - A Punch Bowl Waltz - Colin Bridgerton x Female!Reader - Bridgerton The Duke and Duchess have invited the rest of the Bridgerton family to their home for their annual new years ball, one that starts later and goes into the wee hours of the morning. While there, Colin quite literally runs into Y/n whilst she turns away from the punch bowl, ruining her dress in the process.

Dividers by @firefly-graphics​

[geordisoong]

"not all men"

you're right, First Officer William Riker of the USS Enterprise 1701-D would never treat me this way

[prettyboypistol]

Star Trek TNG Men Reacting to a Sudden Confession! (x M!Reader)(mutual pining)

(Worf, Data, Will, Picard, Geordi)

Worf

Surprised, but very confused and refuses to show it

Mentally freaking out but physically stoic, rejects you at first- then asks to think about it- then accepts your feelings about three days later.

Asks if you are joking initially and orders you back to your station, but you stay in his mind for every waking moment(and asleep moment!) thinking about how a human/klingon romance would work between two men... two men kissing... battling for dom-"YES WORF SPEAKING WHAT IS NEEDED?"

Data

"as an artificial intelligence bot, I-" chat GPT aa

Curious and asks a bunch of questions (how did you know you were in love? What made you confess? What about me drew you to romantic attraction?)

Would accept your feelings and offer a trial relationship period to see and study how people act in romantic situations- after all, that information is hard to come by!

Will/Riker

RizzLord96 over here with a charming smile and a witty remark to your confession. If he's in the mood, he'll kiss your hand and remark about he knew he still had it.

He gives "fuck on the first date" energy, so just like... be prepared?

He'd call you cute for confessing and charms you to death with flirty remarks but mentally freaking about how to handle this.

Picard

maaaan rip this man will insta reject you even if he likes you back. He's so sacrificial that he'll tell you "it's for the greater good"

Just know that you're all he thinks about.

You're like a plague in his mind, a fever he can't sweat out. Definitely regrets his actions for a long while when you give him longing stares from across the hallways.

Geordi

Probably the most chill out of the group ngl a "really? Me?" and a "Wow, I never expected you to like me back, man."

little shy smiles from across the room and awkward waves, lunch minidates where you two lowkey dance around actually flirting but the mutual affection is clear as day to anyone who sees you two

secret Lore

RIP TO LORE HE HAS NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS BEFORE

"Oh! Of course I knew this was coming. It was obviously written all over your face." (he did not know and it's burning up his wires inside that he's flustered)

short circuits a little bit but acts all high and mighty about "seducing" you so easily.

[x-reader-theater]

Okay but, my letter to female reader insert writers is almost to 1k notes? Um, thank you all so much for spreading this as much as you have! This is incredible! To all my male and Non-Binary/Gender Non-Conforming readers, I’m so happy you agree, and showing support for this invasion of our spaces! 

And to my female readers and writers, thank you for taking the time to listen to my, and my fellow male/gender non-conforming readers and writers thoughts. I have seen a little change so far, but this is a wider issue that effects more than just a couple people. This is a multi-fandom issue that can’t just be solved by one post. My female readers and writers, you have to show that you are serious by changing your posts, getting out of our tags, and making sure you clearly show who the reader is for, and make sure your writing makes sense to a non-female centric audience if you are writing something that is not just for women! 

Thank you for taking the time to listen to me, and thank you for almost 1k notes on the post. If you want to see the original post you can do so here. Also, please, please, please share your own experiences with this, vent your own frustrations, reblog artists work, especially male and non-binary/gender non-conforming writers. We barely get any notes as it is and it would mean the world if you could take the extra time to even just quick reblog. Supporting artists does not ruin the theme of your blog. Thank you, I love you all! 

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Will Riker - “I love you.”

Requested by @catherinedm​: Could you maybe please do something about Will Riker telling you(the reader insert) his fellow enterprise officer he’s been datuing for a while that he loves you for the first time? Word count: 445 Warnings/Notes: None that I can think of Tag list: @tngbabe, @dancingwith-thesunflowers, @sinschesters, @groovyfluxie -if you want to be added to or removed from a tag list, please let me know!

As you opened the door to your quarters, you turned to smile at Will. “I had a really fun time tonight.”

He smiled back at you. “I did, too.”

“Be sure to thank Geordi for me for letting us use his program,” you said.

Will dipped his head. “I’ll make sure to give it a five-star rating.”

You laughed lightly. “Do you want to stay for a bit?”

“I thought you’d never asked,” he said as he followed you into your quarters.

You and Will had been dating for a few months now. Deanna had initially set the two of you, claiming you were perfect for one another. Turns out she was right. The two of you had been nearly inseparable ever since your first date, and pretty much everyone on board knew you two were an item.

“Want something to drink?” you asked, heading for your replicator.

“I’ll have whatever you’re having,” he replied.

You replicated two glasses of your favourite drink and handed one to Will. “Cheers,” you said, clinking your glass against his.

He grinned as he took a sip. “Are you looking forward to the away mission next week?”

“Yeah, it should be fun,” you said. “So long as none of us catch any weird virus from the surface.”

Will chuckled. “If you do, I’ll make sure to nurse you back to health.”

The corners of your eyes wrinkled slightly as you smiled. “What do you know about nursing someone back to health?”

“Well,” he said, moving closer to you, “I know that lots of rest is required, and if you didn’t know, I’m a pretty great cuddler.”

“Believe me, I know.”

He smiled down at you and kissed your forehead. “And I’m a good chef, so I could make any meal your heart desired.”

“That sounds nice,” you murmured.

“And I can provide you with as much love and comfort as you needed.”

“You’re almost making me wish that I do contract some illness, just so you can pamper me afterwards,” you mused with a smirk.

Will laughed and you started to laugh wit him. At the sound of your laughter, his heart fluttered and he trailed off, watching you with admiration.

“What?” you asked, brow furrowing as he stared at you.

“Nothing,” he said. “I just… Y/N, I love you.”

Your eyes widened and you felt a blush creep to your cheeks. A wide smile pulled at your lips. “I love you, too.”

Will put his free hand on your waist and he gently pulled you closer to him until your bodies were touching. You tilted your chin up and smiled as you felt his lips press onto yours.

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[space-helen]

Mistake

Words: 1026

Pairing: Will Riker x Reader

A/N: slightly took this in another way but I hope you enjoy. The title kinda links but I couldn't think of anything else.

Request: The reader is badly injured and riker is rlly worried and realizes he can't live without her so he waits till she's awakes gets emotional and makes a love confession :) - Anon

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A loud explosion made you freeze in your tracks. You shared a look with your crew mates, all trying to figure out the best course of action in that split second. Almost naturally the group broke into two, one half running towards the explosion and the other away, to get help and ensure no one else entered the area.

Running you fell into step with William and kept his pace. He gave you a worried glance before instructing the group to split up into pairs inside.

Usually by instinct the two of you would pair up together, but knowing that you were far more experienced than some of the team you decided to team up with someone new. Will did the same.

You searched the corridors of the castle-like structure. Phaser ready to fire you lead the way as the ensign behind you followed. It’d been at least twenty minutes with no luck, not even bumping into any other crewmates as you explored.

That was until you found the main prison area of the structure. As you walked inside a team of Grey, scaly skinned, creatures faced you.

Seeing no weapons in their hands you lowered yours “We are from-”

Before you could even finish your sentence the young Ensign had let off a shot. Clearly pissing off the creatures.

You looked towards the Ensign dumbfounded as the creatures began to pull their own weapons. A shot fired your way had you diving to the side by instinct to avoid whatever had been fired.  Assessing the damage to the wall you could only assume it was some sort of acid covered projectile.

From your crouching position you tried to get up again to hide behind one of the pillars. As you found your place a shot melted through the pillar into your abdomen.

Yelping with pain you braced yourself on the remainder of the wall as the Ensign ran out of the room.

The sensation felt like a searing through your skin, the pain radiating further and further through your body. You didn’t even notice the hand on your shoulder until you were being dragged to the center of the room to what you could only assume was the leader in this pack.

You were pushed towards the man and fell to your knees. “We meant no harm, we were coming to see-” you tried to mumble out but more people coming into the room caught your attention. Looking towards the entrance The man behind you pulled you up and held you to him, his weapon placed to your head.

“Let go of her.” a loud booming voice came from the door and you instantly knew it was Rikers. “We can talk.”

More people joined Riker and before you could register much more than the people around you a shot had been fired and you were being pushed to the floor. Unfortunately for you everything went dark as your head hit some rubble on the ground.

Seeing your body go limp as soon as it came into contact with the rubble Riker panicked and raised his own phaser. Letting his anger get the best of him he placed some accurate shots on the creatures which had them falling to the ground. A few minutes of fight passed before he could finally rush over to you. Commanding others around him to report back to the Enterprise and get help immediately.

“Y/N?” He was kneeling next to you and gently rolled your body so you were laying on your back. He knew you needed help but he had to get you outside the structure so you could be beamed up. 

Placing his arms under your body he stood slowly and brought you close, protectively, as he began to move his way back outside. “I’ve got you. I’ve got you.” His words were spoken as much for you as they were himself.

He knew you’d be ok but part of him thought about the possibility that you wouldn’t be. He wouldn’t be able to let himself live if you didn’t pull through this. You got close over your time on the ship. He saw you as one of his best friends, someone he couldn’t spend enough time with. You were never a bore to him and he loved the way you smiled about things you were passionate about, loved the way you interacted with others and loved the way you were with him. 

You could feel that there was a pressure and warmth around you as a jostle made you try to open your eyes. You were moving but how, who and why?

Opening your eyes you moved them up the torso of your carrier to see none other than William carrying you, his eyes bloodshot as if he were about to cry.

“Will?”

“Y/N.” he looked down at you before looking back up to see where you were going “Stay awake for me alright?”

The pain ebbed through you “It hurts.”

“I know darling I know.”  he looked into your eyes and could see the pain, it tore his heart in two.

“You’ll be ok. I just need to get you out of here. We’ll be up on the Enterprise in no time.”

You let a small yelp of pain out as the burn wound came into contact with William.

“I’m so sorry.” a tear ran down his cheek as he looked back down at you, he could see you fighting to keep your eyes open.

“Keep them open for me alright? I love you, you can’t sleep yet.” He hadn;t even realised that it’d slipped out. Hoping that you wouldn’t remember.

A second passed as you continued to fight the urge to sleep. You felt the brightness of your surroundings increase and knew you were outside. “I love you too.”  you forced the words out, needing the man to know you felt the same.

He let out a sort of sob as he leant down to place a light kiss to your forehead. Before you could even register what was happening the beams of the enterprise were wrapping around you to beam you up.

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We Are Both Fools - William Riker x Reader

Summary: Not sure how to deal with their growing feeling for William Riker, the Reader decides it best to avoid him. Riker takes exception to this.

Word Count: 1.7K+

Rating: SFW

Warning(s): -

Author’s Note: 9PM SATURDAY NIGHT IS STILL THIS WEEK. THE WEEK STARTS ON SUNDAY.

I wanted mutual pining  so Riker is probably a little out-of-character. Still making a bigger deal about his name than there needs to be and I don't intend to stop. Still not great at writing Deanna either, I'm gonna figure it out.

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You've managed to make William Riker beyond frustrated. Really, it was the lack of you that was the root cause.

He'd grown used to the closeness you shared. What had begun banter in the field slowly transpired into seeking you out in Ten Forward when the schedule allowed. Somewhere between  passing conversation in the corridors and spending far too late telling stories of both better and worse days - Riker had fallen for you.

Yet in the million chances he had, Riker never said anything. He wasn't content with leaving things be, but feared you pulling away.

Which only confused him when that is exactly what you did.

A couple days he assumed you were just busy, and by a week he suspected that something was wrong.  He thought it best to give you time, until another week had passed. At this point, he was more than convinced that something had changed and you were actively avoiding him.

Your absence had certainly been noticed on the night Riker played with the band in Ten Forward. It hadn't been an impromptu thing, you would have know. Normally, you would be there; yet whatever grievance you had now took this from him too.

His heart wasn't really in it; his performance suffered - notes he normally played well fell flat. Still did well enough that most didn't notice, but Deanna and Beverly definitely had.

Riker offered some odd excuse once the teasing began, shrugging it off before trying to enjoy the rest of his night.

-

Riker's growing anxiety hadn't gone unnoticed. It was hard for any of it to escape Deanna Troi's notice. In the beginning, the counselor was able to find it all terribly amusing; it was endearing to see the man so concerned. However, it quickly gave way to concern of her own.

You too, had begun to worry Deanna. While she saw ran into you more often; you hadn't come to her as a counselor or as a friend about whatever you were going through. Yet that didn't mean she wasn't aware.

Deanna found Riker sitting on his own at the bar in Ten Forward on night. Seeing the First Officer looking so down, she didn't hesitate to approach.

"Is everything alright Will?" Deanna asks as she takes a seat next to him. Riker had been lost in thought, quickly snapping his attention to her.

"Why wouldn't it be?" Riker answers, offering a small smile as he reaches for his drink.

"Well, Y/N's not here for one." Deanna returns simply, noting how at your name his hand hesitated before collecting the glass and quickly down the drink.

"I think Y/N has been avoiding me." He breaths out in a sigh, almost as if it defeat. There was no way for him to hide anything from her, so he may as well get to the point.

"Oh? Do you know why?" Deanna almost hated to ask.

"No."

Deanna remained silent, fighting with herself on just what she should say. She knew enough that would belay any worries he had - but Deanna didn't believe it her right to share.

"You know something." Riker's eyes narrowed for a moment as he registered that knowing look on the counselor's face; only to soften again to beg for an answer.

"I do, but I really can't tell you Will. It would be best for you talk to Y/N yourself." Deanna shakes her head and offers an apologetic smile.

"Right." Riker returns dryly. Just how did she expect him to accomplish that while it was the entire problem?

"They are going on the Away Mission tomorrow, right?" Deanna offers hopefully.

-

The next day brought with it an Away Mission, one you would be participating it. You went about your morning as you normally would, trying to focus on making sure you had everything you need - and not that Riker would be there.

You hadn't meant too; but you had fallen in love with him anyway - and that scared you.

When you first came to the Enterprise, you weren't entirely sure how well you would get on. It was daunting regardless as to how confident in your work you were. That was until you got to know the First Officer better.

Riker was charming, easy to talk too; capable of fun unlike other officers you've served. He listened, and it never felt like he was going out of his way to do so. With kind eyes and a smile that always managed to make you smile too; it was all too easy to fall for him.

But relationships were complicated. You couldn't piece out a reason for Riker to be interested in anything more than what is. So it wasn't Riker you were afraid of- but rejection. You tried not to think at all of the alternative; still so unkind to yourself you can't see as anything more than a momentary foray for him before he grew bored.

It hurt, so you did hide: In your quarters, your office, Ten Forward when Riker wouldn't be there.  You thought it would make things easier for you; but if you were honest with yourself it wasn't. Which leaves you to quietly resign yourself to trying to navigate an exploration mission and your own feelings.

You hasn't even considered that any of this had been bothering him too.

-

The Away Mission had gone over well enough. Riker decided it best to respect your desire for distance and refrained from his usual teasing. He wanted to just happy to see you again, but it only hurt worse.

And it anything, it only deepened his resolve to speak with you.

You were conflicted about how the outing went. Part of you was relieved to be left to your task; the other hurt that Riker didn't appear to care. With the mission over, now all you wanted was to go to bed and forget.

You are quick to leave the Transporter Room, but not quick enough.

"Y/N-- Have a minute?" Riker calls as he catches up to you, quickly matching his stride with yours.

". . Yes Commander." You answer, reasoning that you had little other choice if the First Officer wanted you attention. Yet you do continue walking, and keep your gaze on where you are going.

"Are you alright?" Riker balked for a second at your response - at his title before he asks. The distance hurt, but to be brought back to ranks stung.

"I'm just find Commander--"

"Will." Riker correct you without meaning to, unable to stop himself from insisting upon his name.

". . . Right - Will. Sorry." It is odd to you, you didn't expect it to matter. It caught you a little off guard, you hadn't expected it to matter to you.

You preferred him as Will too.

"Are you sure you are alright Y/N? I haven't seen you around off-duty as of late." Riker tried again as you both step into the Turbolift; pausing to stand next to you.

"I've just been busy." You chance him a glance as you mumble out your excuse, the only one you really had.

"Too busy to come down to Ten Forward?"

". . . Is there something you need Will?" You ask suddenly, finally offering Riker your full attention. You hadn't expected him to call for the lift to halt.

"Yes. I'd like to know why you are avoiding me." Riker is a little harsher than he intends, but your continued dismissal is growing harder to take.

"I'm not Will-- I haven't been." It shouldn't be a surprised to have your actions called out on, but you aren't prepared to be honest; it leaves you spluttering for something to say.

"Yes you have Y/N, and I just want to know what I've done wrong." Your eyes meet as Riker speaks, and neither one of you are prepared for the whirlpool of emotions reflected in them.

"You haven't done anything wrong Will." The words leave you quickly, no thought needed when to you it was simple fact. Riker hadn't done anything wrong, had never done wrong by you thus far. You didn't understand why he seemed to blame himself for anything.

All Will Riker was guilty of was being the man you fell in love with.

"It's just me."

"I don't think I understand Y/N." Riker's brow furrows deep as he watches as you shrink into yourself. He takes a step forward but stops himself before reaching for you. He wants to comfort you, wants to know just what has happened.

"I like you Will - more than I should and I don't know what to do about it. I guess it just seemed easier to hide then to ever say anything." Damn him and those soft blue eyes of his. Your words come out in a rush, stumbling to explain just what you thought you have been accomplishing.

Riker is left speechless. This certainly wasn't what he expected you to say, it take a moment to process your words. More than like? Were he to dare that meant you loved him too?

"What does it matter anyway? We were just friends, an--and I just proved I can do my job just fine."

Riker almost flinches at the word 'were', drawing him away from the hope that had ignited in his heart; and he can't stay silent anymore. Again he steps up to you and there is almost no space between you.

"I wish you had told me, but I probably should have said something."

"What do you mean Will?" You make no move to step away, only tip your head to the side as you try to understand. What possible could he have to say?

"That we are both fools, and maybe that means we are meant for each other." Riker is careful as he reaches for your hand, smiles softly as you don't pull away. It was so clear to him now, and he does truly feel like a fool.

"I don--"

"I love you Y/N. I have for a while, and I should have said something sooner."

You want to call him a liar, that he is confused. Yet there was no denying Riker's honesty; you couldn't ignore the hope that danced in his gaze.

This man did love you.

"So. . . fools together then?" It is the lightest you've felt in weeks, it feels so natural to drop the guard you've built around yourself and slip back into how things had been.

"I wouldn't have it any other way."