#also? love how 16-18 reads like a story on its own kjfghk

[sydneyosargent]

@voiceless-terror tagged me to post the first line of my last 20 fics; Rules: List the first lines of your last 20 stories (if you have less than 20, just list them all!). See if there are any patterns. Choose your favorite opening line. Then tag 10 other authors!

1. What Are The Chances? - It was getting rather late and Tim couldn’t wait to get home.

2. What Could Scare A Man Like Peter Nureyev? - “Juno,” Peter hissed. ”Juno!”

3. Hand Me My Shovel, I’m Going In! -  Tim moved the ring from finger to finger, only half paying attention to what he was doing.

4. Do Or Die - “Fuck!” Jon hissed.

5. Of Breaks And Bridges -  “Hey, Jon? Can you come help me for a second?” Tim called from... somewhere.

6. It’s A Surprise -  “Up and at ‘em, sleepyhead!” Tim called as he opened the door.

7. Mr. Gotstoodup - Martin paced outside the coffeeshop.

8. Martin Has Tics, Tim Has Worms - Martin twitched his lips.

9. It’s Not A Fashion Statement, It’s A Deathwish - Jon ran his hand over the back of his neck.

10. Violent Things -  Melanie was messing around on her laptop, attempting to distract herself from her current situation; trying to avoid thinking about how if she went to sleep and then she would have to wake up and then she would have to go to her damn job and go through those damn statements and try not to put her damn fist through a wall or somebody’s face.

11. His Favourite Goth -  Jon was completely lost in his work, deeply focused on the pages in front of him.

12. if i crash on the couch/can i sleep in my clothes? -  Tim shut the door behind him, trying to be quiet.

13. Vastly Uncomfortable Situation -  It was barely 3pm and Jon was already daydreaming about going home.

14. Sunny Side Up -  Jon rubbed their eyes groggily as they stumbled into the kitchen.

15. but i’ll tell you what i’m not afraid to die/im more afraid of what might happen first - Sorry!!

16. Slip Into That Rhythm Again -  Jon stomped through the bullpen towards his office.

17. Baby It’s Cold Outside - Jon practically fell through the door, shutting it behind him with a huff.

18. and when you find out what’s wrong with me/could you tell me how im right for you? - “What’s the matter, Jon?”

19. Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat - Tim glanced over at Martin.

20. The Sharpest Lives -  Nathan was waiting in line for coffee when his phone rang.

thx for tagging me, rye!!! gonna be real, you already tagged everyone i wouldve tagged lol