#but I loved writing that aspect of the fic - the main pair get together for their happy ending except oh shit right

[charmwasjess]

3, 6 & 29 for the writer's wrapped! :D

Oh hi Boli :D

3 What work are you most proud of (regardless of kudos/hits)?

Of course, Rabbit Heart is the big fic I worked the hardest on, but I’m most proud of my tiny smutty one shots like Later and Truly Stupid Places because - while I’ve been writing that stuff since I was a teenager - I kind of had to get over some purity culture ingrained mental hurdles to post them - and more importantly, have fun writing AND posting them. 

6 Favorite title you used

Answered here. :D <3

29 Favorite line/passage you wrote this year?

Why not a little something from Twelve Months to Murder Count Dooku? Sifo realizing what he's gotten himself into.

Sifo-Dyas knew this love would hurt. That it would be difficult. That choosing this man unconditionally after everything, the damage, the distance, the darkness, would come with its share of turbulence, growing pains for them both. But he had not expected Dooku to fire two hundred kilos of fully-armed explosive directly at them as an opening salvo to their romantic life together.

“Why are you upset?” Dooku stared at Sifo-Dyas in almost plaintive disbelief, as if he were a loyal dog who had just been inexplicably kicked. “There isn’t anyone here except droids. And us.” The ‘us’ he added as a kind of afterthought. “It’s possible that the castle’s resulting explosion will fool at least some who might come searching for us. If Count Dooku is thought to be dead, there should be less follow-up questions." His eyes were very large and brown. "I thought it was an excellent plan.”

Their first disagreement as a couple. Sifo-Dyas wondered if years from now, they’d remember this fondly, talk about the moment and laugh together. Darling, remember that time you dropped a fucking bomb on us. He wondered if he’d ever hear Dooku laugh over anything again.

[shubblelive]

— NOT MUCH LONGER

summary : wilbur has always been dedicated to his viewers, sometimes too much. his fans are aware of this, you are aware of this, and he is aware of this. so when you go multiple days without seeing your boyfriend because of how hard he's working you take matters into your own hands, not realising that thousands of people are there watching you do it.

genre : fluff

warnings : mentions of eating/food, a few swearwords, wilbur not taking care of himself, very small panicky moment

pairing : cc!wilbur soot x fem!reader

pronouns : she/her, reader is called wilbur's girlfriend/wife

featuring : cc!wilbur soot

requested : Could you do a fic where the reader isn’t a very public person (in regards to the internet) and one day, wilbur’s streaming and she goes in and brings him some food and kisses him, not knowing he was live, and when she notices, she just gets all red and embarrassed and wilbur goes out of frame with her and its just all fluffy, and the chat goes craaazy

word count : 1.3K

note : hi lmao. i know, i know it's been nearly 2 months since i 've posted anything. school really caught p to me, i was so stressed out i was crying like multiple times a day for a few weeks. i wanna thank you guys for your patience, i have one more week of classes before spring break and then exams are right after that so i am really unsure of how much free time i'm gonna have until like mid-november.

There was a lot of things that you loved about Wilbur. Of course there was, the two of you had been together since university, nearing on 5 years. Knowing for someone that long, though, and there were obviously aspects of your boyfriend that you were less than fond of. There weren’t a lot, but the main one was the fact that he was a major workaholic. 

You were completely understanding of how important his job was to him. He had been doing it longer than you’d even known each other and you’d never want to do anything to make it seem like you were anything less than supportive. 

But the last couple of weeks had been driving you crazy. 

He’d be out all day filming for twenty different videos or in the studio - that was fine, you had your own work and hobbies to keep you occupied. But then he’d get home and it was straight to editing, or writing, or meetings for merch, album art, new videos. It had gotten to the point where you hadn’t even seen him in two days. You knew he’d been home, you vaguely heard the shower running while you were asleep, so tired you couldn’t bring yourself to lift your head. Clothes had been added to the laundry hamper, and water glasses had been added to the sink. He’d messaged you, of course. You were high on his list of priorities, it being a no-brainer that whenever he got a free minute he was texting you to let you know where he was going, promising that he’d be home soon.

When you got home from work, you were pleasantly surprised to find his docs at the front door, neatly kicked to the side so they were out of the way along with the rest of your collective pile. You put your stuff down and practically floated around the house, searching for your boyfriend. Not in the kitchen, though the dishes had been done for you, left to dry. Not in the living room, though there was a coat draped over the back of the couch that you picked up and deposited in the bedroom (also empty, but his side of the bed was rumpled like he’d fallen straight on top of the blankets). 

You were walking down the hallway when you finally heard him. He was talking softly, not outside of the norm for him. His office wasn’t soundproof, and you often heard him through the walls as you went about your day, whether that was laughing loudly as he streamed, or the muffled sound of him strumming his guitar, trying to write a new song. He was being quiet, probably editing a video. You knew he had his own room in the group office, just for him to edit, but he liked to bring them home sometimes. 

You went back into the kitchen to dry the dishes for Wilbur and you noted that there weren’t any new plates added to the pile. You knew that Wilbur had eaten while he was gone, he’d texted you every time they ordered food, but you also knew that it had been a couple of days since his last home cooked meal. You, admittedly didn’t have much in the pantry, but it was made with love, which was the thought that counts. 

That was the thought on the tip of your tongue as you knocked gently on the door, a plate of mac and cheese and a glass of water in hand, smile breaking out at the sight of your boyfriend at his desk. 

Wilbur’s viewers had always been aware that he had a girlfriend. He mentioned you for the first time after you guys had been together for a year, and since then you were a sporadic presence in his online life, maybe a mention every couple of weeks or months. They didn’t know anything else though, not even your name. His viewers, over the past couple of years had developed their own nicknames for you. It started from one of the first streams you were mentioned in, someone in chat asked if you were Wilbur’s wife. He’d laughed, said no, and then tried to say you were not his wife, and instead pronounced it “wiff.” It got slightly out of hand over the years, with most people lovingly referring to you online as wiffleball. Wilbur had apologised profusely for the slip up, but you found it too funny to actually care. It was definitely weird for you to see, though, the phrase ‘Wiffleball’ randomly trending every couple of months. 

So, they didn’t know your name, and they definitely didn’t know your face. Wilbur was usually on high alert for even your footsteps outside the door, let alone you wanting to come inside. He’d yell that he was live, and you’d wait dutifully at the door for him to come outside. It was more for your sake than his, but he cared just as much about your right to privacy as you did. But today, he was so preoccupied with the fact that he hadn’t seen you in nearly three days that he completely forgot to. 

The monitor with his own face in it was tilted away from the door, and you were so entranced by the smile on his face that you didn’t notice until it was too late. He was standing to meet you, pressing a kiss to the corner of your mouth. “Hi, lovely, I’ve missed you.”

“Missed you too, Wil,” Your hands were on his arms the second you placed the food down, and you were right about to kiss him properly when you saw a fast movement out the corner of your eye. His chat was whizzing by so fast that you almost couldn’t read it. You backed out of frame immediately, almost out of instinct, wide eyes meeting Wilbur’s. “You’re streaming?”

“Fuck,” Wilbur made sure that you were definitely out of the frame before putting his stream back on the loading screen and going back to check on you.

Your breathing was much faster than usual and he could all but see your heart jumping out of your chest. “I am so sorry, darling, I was too busy being happy to see you that I completely forgot that I was even streaming. Are you okay?”

Your hands found Wilbur’s shirt, clenching it between your fists and burying your face in the fabric across his chest. His hands were securely on your back as he held you while you calmed your breathing. You weren’t crying no, he could tell you just needed to slow your breaths down and you’d be alright. He was whispering reassurances in your ear and within a few minutes your heart had calmed down. “I’m alright.”

“I’m so sorry,” Wilbur launched immediately into apologies again but your vice grip on his shirt stopped him.

“I’m alright, Wilbur.” You strangely were alright. What you could see on the chat were all nice things, they were all so excited to see you. “Never want to go back on your stream again, but I’m okay with them seeing me.”

“You don’t have to be okay, love, if you’re not. I’ll get the VOD taken down when I’m done and edit you out and say something about not circulating the video, I am so sorry-”

“I’m fine, Wilbur.” You pulled the fabric closer to your chest, the movement effectively silencing him. “Like I said. I am still good not showing up on your streams and stuff, but you can leave the video up. I’m alright with it, I promise.”

He softened at your determined face. “I love you,” he said in place of another apology. “I love you, and I am still sorry that I forgot to tell you. No more until you say so, I promise.”

“Thank you,” you said earnestly, loosening your grip on his shirt. “I’ll let you finish up now, do you think you’ll be a while?”

Wilbur kissed you softly before sitting back in his chair and looking up at you full of love. “Trust me, I definitely won’t be much longer.”

[legacygirlingreen]

Topic: Sebastian and Solomon Sallow HCs

TW: mild discussion of abuse

It’s been almost a year in the fandom and I love seeing people continue to expand on the headcanon and lore surrounding these characters. The discussion of Solomon and his abusive tendencies comes up a lot towards his nephew. Beyond just the verbal - which we get a mild glance at paired with the elements told by Sebastian - one might can infer there’s more to the story.

Some people have proposed Sebastian possibly living in that shack (I can’t remember who exactly plus please feel free to tag and I’ll add them). Discussions of how physical the abuse is have happened in many locations.

As for why I love the HC of Solomon (forcibly) cutting Sebastian’s hair stems from the importance of hair in the time the game exists. Hair was an important aspect of home making - specifically with mothers to their children and fathers teaching their sons how to groom. Lack of parental figures that care can lead to those who seek to harm - thus why it makes sense in my brain for Solomon to do this.

Hair also played an important role between lovers - with things like hair locks being gifted by both genders to the other and rising to the use of lockets to hold locks of hair in a way to always keep that person close to your heart.

Sebastian frequently is shown in cut scenes scratching the back of his neck nervously, and while some people have the nervous tick of biting their nails this often one we see for him.

Solomon forcing unwanted appearances onto his nephew truly seems within the realm of possibility in my mind, especially when you consider the time period, the fact it truly looks so uneven in the game and he stays at a baseline upset with Solomon.

On the flip side Solomon could be seeing this as a means to help with comfortability during hot summers despite not enjoying the task. As far as Victorian standards go it was a task usually reserved for the woman of the house until a certain age. We don’t get any clues on if he had children of his own and suddenly going from a bachelor auror to having to take care of your brother’s children likely wasn’t a light adjustment. His frustration at the situation at times might’ve come out towards those kids, putting stops to things he might’ve found difficult to watch his brother allow when the Sallow’s were alive.

I could speak at length about this topic of how their relationship might’ve grown more and more strained with time but I digress.

Almost one year ago I wrote a fic expressing a possible way in which Solomon might’ve pushed that boundary of abusive behavior with his nephew is in aggressively cutting his hair . This lead me down a rabbit hole of jumping back in fandom. those who have stuck around since March of 2023 for the ride with over 250k words of Sebastian content across my main fic, mini fic and one shots : thank you💚

In the spirit of this I would LOVE to hear any further ideas on this head cannon so if you have some please feel free to comment, dm or put it in my ask box! I love hearing your theories! Especially when it comes to the interesting relationship between Solomon and Sebastian.

Since then it’s been wonderful to watch this head canon grow:

@writing-intheundercroft has furthered it by suggesting that the reason it looks so terrible is sheep shears - which utterly cracks me up in ways I cannot express !

@mrsbrookemunson also wrote a one shot tackling the same concepts and you can find it here:

And if you’re interested in my work it’s here:

Anywho, this is a simple reminder that we can all share a lot of the same ideas and also expand on them in ways that bring us together as a collective and not divide. I’ve seen so much hate, accusatory behavior in the HL fandom the last few months and it’s growing tiresome. I love seeing how we can all share our thoughts and bring new and developing ideas to the same characters, creating our own lore which expands beyond the canon.

Again, I look forward to hearing others chime off on their thoughts on the matter. I know a lot of people have opinions of Solomon so please let me know 🤣

[sweetestgirlintown111]

henry winter x reader

authors note: I decided to write for Henry Winter as way to get him out of my system, and this is the byproduct. While reading this please keep in mind that it's my first time publishing my work and that English isn't my first language that said of course, feedback is always appreciated so if you have any notes feel free to point them out in the notes or in my asks box. about the story, this won't be following the exact plot or timeline of the book, it's an academic rivals to lovers trope, I have 5 chapters written already and I think it safe to say that it is more of a slow burn, somethings id like to point out is that this fic handles the themes of Catholicism directly and child sexual abuse within it in an indirect manner so if you are uncomfortable with these topics I'd advise you to refrain from reading, of course, content warnings will be present to individual chapters including these topics, also there will be swearing, and I haven't yet decided if there will be smut in this piece, also in this fic I wont be using (Y/N) or any names for my character I also try to refrain from physical descriptions although female pronouns and anatomy are used. lastly, if you think this piece isn't for you please feel free to reach out and send prompts for one-shots or if you would like scenarios or ideas to include in this series, thank you all for reading and I hope you enjoy!

prologue |

Henry, stoic, cold, luring Henry. like a fire luring in moths, we were all ready to do as he pleased, convinced that in some way he always knew better. Maybe he did, maybe that's why all seven of us were so complaint, but me -I was so beyond them in that aspect I was fascinated with Henry Winter I would've gone happily to my demise if he ordered me to if it meant that he would be pleased with me.

I first saw Henry at Julian's office, before lessons had started I was there to ask for a schedule since I hadn't got one -the process of signing in to his class was very hard in itself but Julian was an old friend of my mom which was the main reason I got accepted- he was sitting on a couch listening to something Julian was saying that I unknowingly interrupted. he seemed huge at first glance tall with broad shoulders and hair so dark in contrast to the paleness of his skin and the shine of his blue eyes framed with a pair of old-fashioned round thick glasses, he was beautiful that much could be said. but he was also uninterested his glance almost dismissive that look he gave me the same look he’d give me plenty of times after that- a look that made me feel tiny which in comparison to him I was, and so naturally I made him the center of my life at the time. it wasn't so estranged of me to pick the one thing that I couldn't have easily and dig my claws into it, after all, I loved a challenge except this time I wouldn't be able to decide who won if either.

Ancient Greek, this dead language, so esoteric, so elite that naturally I gravitated towards it. at ten its hard to stand out -especially when going to an elite boarding school in the middle of Sweden, everyone's daddy was crazy rich, all the kids had ponies, and all the girls went to the best ballet academies thus nothing materialistic could make you special, so developing an obsessive interest in ancient and dead languages was not only sure to make you stand out but also get you the praise of your teachers, all the while being hard enough that any competition would give up on their own. so it became my niche, my specialty- and by the time I finished high school, it was an easy choice to go to Hampden, seeking an exclusive course of studies with a class of six other students.

although I always strove to stand out academically, I was never as bright socially, usually feeling more fitted with my translations, and maybe in my younger teens, it saddened me, to watch my classmates playing and having so much fun together, and not being able to join- not because they wouldn't let me but because I couldn't let myself. but that envy quickly faded, when plying around turned into partying, sex, heartbreak, and filthy drugs. not that I didn't indulge in substances from time to time, but it was never the cheap stuff and never on school grounds. and so that's how my teens came and were spent, books during school and books -with a little bit of drugs- during whatever break that would send me home.

Back to Hampden, our first class Julian gave us the time to get to know each other and get familiar with one another, going in i'd figured that Henry was the guy I had met earlier- and he had a friend that came with him, Edmund everyone called him Bunny, very chatty which was a striking difference to henry. Two other students were twins a boy, Charles, quite handsome, and the female version, Camilla, they were both boyish and had the same mannerisms they also both had slight southern accents. And then there was Francis, redheaded, tall scrawny, and very stylish indeed and seemed very friendly and inviting and lastly, there was Richard a Californian, quiet and shy. meeting with them was easy enough that it didn't feel dreadful and I quite enjoyed their company, being a bunch of weirdos I felt welcomed in a way, the time was spent discussing literature, ancient scriptures, and civilizations. they all seemed to know enough about the Greeks, Henry, in particular, made it clear that he was above them all when it came to knowing the ancient culture, for the first time in my life I felt like I was on par with someone in knowledge and for the first time as well I didn't feel threatened.

classes with Julian were what any seasoned student would want, he was challenging and inspiring, but having Henry as a competitor wasn't easy, while I was excited about the competition he never held back and it felt like it wasn't just academics we were fighting over but rather something else, the praise of Julian mainly, and I wasn't going to hold back either. I couldn't, even if I wanted to, my whole life the only thing that inspired me to work harder and be smarter was the validation of my teachers, being that I went to boarding school and didn't have the strongest relationship with either of my parents, id turn to whichever adult that would spare me the attention and more often than not they were my teachers, so no I wasn't going to let him have the praise of Julian our only instructor, I wasn't going to make it easy for him.

at first, it started as banter in the middle of class -correcting each other's quotes, racing to answer Julian's questions faster- but later on in the semester as it was clear that we were academically equal, it would turn into pure unfiltered hate. And Henry Winter would make sure that I never forget any of my flaws, ever.

[classygreydove]

5 Naruto Fic Recs - ♀ character POV

Here are five of my favorite fics written from the POV of a female character (90% Sakura), that just give feminism

to love what is mortal by 100demons - COMPLETE, 8K

T, No Archive Warnings Apply, Multi, Sakura/Sasuke/Naruto, Kakashi/Obito, Team 7, Post-Canon, Road Trip, Team as Family, POV Sakura

Team 7 takes the long way home after the war.

“Change of plans!” Sakura cries out. “We’re going to get lost on the road of life, sensei!”

[dove's notes: this was so, so good characterization. The writing was incredible, as were the messy learning-how-to-be-together-again team dynamics. Sakura and all her teammates are Feeling Many Things and working them out. And it starts with a Mary Oliver poem! I love Mary Oliver.]

2. Fireworks by hes5thlazarus - COMPLETE, 8K

M, Chose Not to Use Warnings, No Warnings Apply. F/F, F/M, M/M, Sakura/Hanabi, Sakura & Sarada, Sakura & Naruto, Sakura & Sasuke, Hinata/Naruto, Sasuke/Naruto; Romance, Feminist Themes, Motherhood, Mother-Daughter Relationship, Boruto Fix-It, Family, Deconstruction, Divorce & Post-Divorce, Bisexuality, Infidelity, No Bashing, Canon-div, PTSD, POV Sakura, BAMF Sakura

Sarada takes one look at the Uchiha legacy and decides she wants no part of it. Sakura, who has built herself a life independent of the husband who abandoned them, tries to reckon with how her daughter cannot actually decide the path her life takes. And Hanabi is happy to offer advice and consolation, as Sakura tries to talk her best friends into letting Sarada be a civilian.

A feminist deconstruction of Naruto, where everyone is taken seriously and treated with the same love Sakura offers to all her friends. No character-bashing, just contemplating what could have happened if, when Sasuke left Sakura and their baby the second time, Sakura decided to file for divorce rather than wait for him to come back. Of course they still love each other. Of course it's not simple.

[dove's notes: This fic is so underrated, and I highly recommend it. It's exactly what the summary/tags say. Beautifully written, and an honest look at the flaws these characters bring with them into adulthood. Not really for HinaNaru or SasuSaku fans, as the relationships are portrayed in a dysfunctional manner (Which is pretty Boruto canon tbh) I really like that Sakura was able to find happiness with Hanabi, and Sakura's evolving and loving relationship with her daughter. The feminist deconstruction and themes were amazingly well done.]

3. before you by theformerone - COMPLETE, 149K

M, Graphic Depictions of Violence, MCD, F/F, F/M, M/M, Sakura/Mito, Hashirama/Mito, Sakura & Sasuke, Hashirama & Mito, minor TobiMada; Time Traveling Lesbians, Warring States Period, Fix-It, Canon-div, Grief, Angst, Survivor's Guilt, Arranged Marriages, Ninja Politics, Slow Burn, BAMF Sakura, Slow Burn, Suicide, Assisted Suicide, Suicidal Thoughts, Hurt/Comfort, Drama, Reincarnation, POV Sakura

When she is somersaulted back in time to Uzushio before it was Uzushio, with Kurama's yin chakra folded into the seal on her forehead, heart bursting with loss and the weight of her burden, she tells them her name is Tsubaki. Uzumaki Mito looks at her like she is an enemy.

[dove's notes: If you have ever looked for a long naruto fic with a main sapphic pairing, you have probably found this fic. I must include it in this list (despite its popularity) because it is my Favorite. Mito and Sakura have so much chemistry, and the time travel aspect is a really fun and well-executed trope here.]

4. The Remaking of Things series by Jemsquash -ONGOING, 295K

T, M, E (Work rated E can be skipped); No Warnings Apply, MCD; F/M, Gen, F/F; Kakashi/Obito, Minato, Kushina, Mikoto, Jiraiya, Uchiha Clan, so many naruto ocs, POW recovery, Grief, Worldbuilding, Always a Different Sex AU, fem!Obito, disabled character POV, POV Obito, Trans themes, Feminist Themes, Gender Issues, Ableism, Slow Burn, Unreliable Narrator, Canon-div, Canon-Typical Violence, Politics

In which Obito does not get found and brainwashed by some really old also-brainwashed dead guy, but gets grabbed by other Iwa shinobi and spends a year in a Prisoner of War camp until after the war. Then limps her sorry self home to Konoha, about 3 months after the Nine-tails attack.

Kakashi deals with it about as well as can be expected…

The Uchiha however, while still being their usual stoic, antisocial, really-messed-up selves; do manage to somehow get their kid back into one piece mentally and physically.

At which point Obito takes a long hard look at Konoha, it’s dubious goings on with sanctimonious Sarutobi and backstabbing Danzo and decides to not put up with this shit.

[dove's notes: I haven't finished this series yet as it is very long, but I have had a great time reading fem!Obito's POV. She's well-written, as is the rest of the cast, with comple emotions and motivations as the storyline develops. She's very Obito. As dark as ninja verse is, these characters manage to find what happiness they can and support each other.]

5. most girls, or, the one where sakura grows up and gets a fangirl along the way by theformerone - COMPLETE, 6K

G, No Warnings Apply, Gen. Sakura, Inner Sakura, Naruto, Tsunade, Shizune, Rookie 9, Moegi, Konohamaru, Udon; Sakura-centric, girls solidarity, Sakura/Character Development, Canon Compliant

In the years between Naruto’s departure and return, Sakura develops. Aggressively. She also gains a second shadow.

[dove's notes: this is actually on my TBR list but I've skimmed over it and it looks so good.]

[itsasilentreader]

Itsasilentreader favourites

Hi all! I can imagine what you are thinking; who is she? I understand, I don't have a lot of followers on here or even mutuals. But since I have read a lot (and I mean a LOT) of Eddie Munson fics, I want to share my favourites of this moment.

Even if I can influence one person with this post, I would be happy. Where to begin, where to begin? I have so many that I absolutely love but I will share some in this post, in no particular order.

DISCLAIMER! This contains 18+, NSFW themes > minors DNI! Also, this is going to be a long read. Enjoy!

Note: I love every single blog on here, especially the ones that I follow. There are a lot of people who are so talented and have a writing gift (please share your talents with me) and I don't want to exclude anyone. If people like this, I will continue creating posts of my favourite fics and recommendations (of that time).

Dividers by @firefly-graphics & @silkholland

1. Title: Twenty-Four Hours

Writer: @ghost-proofbaby

Summary: In which Eddie Munson and you absolutely hate each other's guts. What happens when your friends make a bet that you can't spend more than twenty-four hours consecutively together?

CW: NSFW eventual smut > minors DNI! Strong languages.

Pairing: Modern!college!Eddie Munson x fem!college!reader

Tropes: Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn

My notes: This series has two of my favourite tropes: enemies to lovers and forced proximity. It is so well written and so much fun to read. Also, starting off with a bet?! One of my favourite things and takes me back to those 90s/00s rom-com vibes.

There is a story behind what happened with Eddie and the reader before, and it is so well-written that it keeps you on your toes while catching a glimpse from time to time of what happened that night they met. I can't wait to discover what happened and why they are the way they are right now.

I just can't get enough of this series and it is so good. It has enough banter, angst and humour. There is one scene in this series where the reader goes through Eddie's.. stuff, that got me giggling and almost cackling while trying to imagine Eddie's reaction. If you wanna find out which scene I'm talking about, you should read this series!

If you like these tropes, this one is for you!

2. Title: To know you're mine

Writer: @blue-mossbird

Summary: Where you and Steve swing with Eddie and Chrissy, and it gets complicated.

CW: for obvious reasons, NSFW > has a lot of smut. Minors DNI! body insecurity, swingers, group sex, dirty talk, emotional hurt/comfort, cheating, angst with a happy ending.

Pairing: Modern!au, Eddie Munson x Chrissy Cunningham x Steve Harrington x you, fem!reader, chubby!reader

My notes: Okay to be completely honest, I had my doubts when I came across this fic and before I started reading it. I am not that keen on the tags swinging and cheating in fics (with main characters). Most of the time, it is just not my cup of tea. But man oh man, when I read this, my doubts were gone, GONE I tell ya.

This is one of the best and most well-written pieces of art I have ever read. It is, obviously, a dirty and fun story. But the aspect of confronting changing feelings for another is written in such a mature way, it really sucked (pun not intended) me into this story.

Also, as someone who is not as skinny but not as chubby, it did make me feel better about myself while reading a reader that has the same insecurities as I have, and actually seeing it written in a story like this makes me feel validated.

If you like romance, angst and a LOT of smut? This one is for you!

3. Title: The "Yes" Policy

Writer: @pinkrelish

Summary: After a lifetime of questionable decisions, you moved from the big city to the sleepy town of Hawkins with your best friend, and took the first job you saw: answering phones for the most boring auto shop in the dullest place on Earth. It wasn't exactly the adventure you wanted it to be... but attempting to win over the jaded mechanic who insisted on ignoring your existence proved entertaining.

CW: It is NSFW since there will be eventual smut. You know the drill > minors DNI! angst, drug/alcohol mention/use, depictions of poverty

Pairing: singledad!mechanic!Eddie x fem!reader.

Tropes: A delicious written slow burn

My notes: Honestly, I cannot get enough of this one. This is my all-time favourite at this moment. The way this is written will make you giggle and blush like a high schooler. I don't think I can put into words how much I love this series.

Every chapter is a long read and every word got me hooked. Anticipating what is coming next. Every word, every action and every thought is so well written that I sometimes forget it is fiction and they don’t exist.

Also, Eddie Munson as a girl dad? Sign me up! The relationship between them, and his daughter with the reader is so adorable it makes my heart hurt. (I just wanted a happy ending for him).

It is also set a little bit later than season 4, it does look back on certain aspects of that season, but you just have to read this to find out!

If you love slow burns and strangers to lovers, this is it for you!

4. Title: Honey, I'm home

Writer: @trashmouth-richie

Summary: You were desperate for a roommate after Nancy got married and moved out. An ad in the paper goes unanswered until someone comes knocking on the door.

CW: NSFW, eventual smut > minors DNI! crude behaviour, Eddie is a fucking menace

Pairing: Eddie Munson x fem!reader

Tropes: enemies to lovers

My notes: Okay so enemies to lovers is my favourite trope, and yes I have issues but that's what therapy is for.

I don't know why everyone is writing enemies to lovers!roommate Eddie at this moment but please never stop. I love you. This series has three parts (as of creating this post) and the relationship between these two is so funny but also like, more realistic of some sort? Eddie is a fucking menace indeed but the reader is so stubborn as hell and does not let Eddie walk over her.

The way Eddie is written here made me cackle so hard because this is what I can imagine being roomies with him is like, to be really fucking honest. Anyways, I can't wait to see how this series goes and how the relationship between Eddie and the reader will shift to something more.

If you like enemies to lovers and menace Eddie, this one is for you!

5. Title: Bad Idea

Writer: @lunarzstarz

Summary: Not wanting to leave for college with your virginity still intact. you turn to the last resort that you know can only end terribly...

CW: NSFW > minors DNI! drugs, first times, oral (F receiving), fingering, unprotected sex, nicknames (princess/sweetheart), Eddie being a goof but also an asshole

Pairing: fuckboy!Eddie Munson x Virgin!fem!reader

My notes: okay listen up, this was so good. Normally, I stay clear of fuckboy!Eddie because I can't handle angst and there is, of course, always angst involved with him.

But this one? My god, I want him. Currently, as I am writing this, Shameless by Camilla Cabello came on and it is so fitting even though I do not know what is coming next. This was a delicious read and I can't wait to find out how Eddie will get his head out of his ass. I'm hoping the reader will have this impact on him that he can't explain and drive him crazy. That's all.

No but in all seriousness, this is also a piece that is so well-written and I can't wait for part two and three!

If you are into fuckboy!Eddie, this one is for you!

6. Title: The customer's always right

Writer: @lovebugism

Summary: Eddie Munson is a virgin and doesn't want anyone to know (because being an adult who's never fucked anyone is a total reputation ruiner). But you, his favorite customer, are more than willing to change that.

CW: Also for obvious reasons, NSFW > minors DNI! Virginity loss, new relationship shenanigans, mentions of previous toxic relationships, angst with a happy ending, canon divergent

Pairing: Eddie Munson x fem!reader

Tropes: friends to lovers

My notes: Okay you can never go wrong with friends to lovers, right? This is a fun and spicy read, with finally a not-so-confident and experienced Eddie regarding sex.

Meanwhile, I am a total sucker (pun definitely intended) for a confident, know it all, sex-god type of Eddie (because who isn't?!), this is a refreshing read. It shows a different side of Eddie. There are probably more virgin!reader x eddie, than the other way around, but I love to read these types of fics.

It is cute and spicy and has the right amount of angst. Like I have mentioned before, I'm usually avoiding angst fics because my heart will ache so bad and I physically can't take it, this contains just the right amount.

If you are also into virgin!eddie, friends to lovers, this one is for you!

7. Title: I want you to want me

Writer: @upsidedownwithsteve

Summary: Basically you go to a summer camp as a camp counselor and meet Eddie. You have one personal rule: no boys.

CW: So fluffy, it is sickening. A few almost kisses. Billy does make an appearance so I think that should be considered a CW?

Pairing: Eddie Munson x fem!reader

Trope: strangers to friends to lovers I think

My notes: When I came across this fic, I was already hooked by the fact is like a camp counselor!Eddie AND the first part was already 33K words. (if you haven't noticed, I loved long chapters). It fits the whole vibe with Eddie.

This is just pure fluff, teeth-rotting fluff and I absolutely love it. This is one of the best camp counselor fics I have ever read and it is overall just amazing. There is a part two and baby blurbs available to read too! I read these two back to back and even though it was a long read, it is worth it.

If you like camp counselor Eddie like me, this one is for you!

8. Title: Is it my body, part of the Super Freak series

Writer: @punk-in-docs

Summary: The one where Eddie gives you a ride home after your friend ditched you at a terrible party.

CW: This particular part doesn't have any CWs in particular, just fluff and pining. Some parts are NSFW (minors DNI!) because it contains smut.

Pairing: Eddie Munson x fem!reader

My notes: I am currently rereading this series because this is just amazing. This particular part has my heart. The flirting, the pining, the fluff, it all makes my heart melt.

Overall this series is so much fun to read. It finally has a reader who is not particularly popular but also not a total outcast. It just kind of hangs in between, just like I was in high school. Maybe that is why I love this series. And his nickname for reader is fucking adorable. Please.

Also, the friend of the reader in this series reminds me of my ex-friend who has a similar personality. I don't know why I gave you this information.

With that being said, I'm going to reread this series again and blush at this part.

If you like fluff, goofy Eddie with some smut, this one is for you!

If you made it to the end, congrats! Thank you so much for taking the time to read through a few of my favourite fics at this moment. They are all talented writers and I absolutely love all of their work. If you decide to check these fics out, please also check out the rest of their work! This took way too long to write but I hope you enjoyed it!

Thank you all, have a great day/night <3

[class1akids]

I like TDBKDK a lot and that's mostly because I like BKDK, TDDK and TDBK separately, so it would make sense that I'd like them three together as well, but a lot of fics about the trio seem to feature Todoroki and Bakugou only bonding because of their respective feelings for Midoriya or getting along/putting up with each other for Midoriya's sake and that's not bad in itself because it makes for an interesting "trope", but it's so so so so so common on AO3 (I've been going through the tag for the trio) that it has started to bother me because I don't know if that makes that much sense when you actually consider their canon relationships. But... What do you think?

Like, it could be said that Midoriya is more important to Todoroki and Bakugou than Todoroki and Bakugou are important to each other and I agree with that. But it still stands, to me, that TDBK do have their own relationship going on and that it isn't really about Midoriya. That's not to say it has never and nothing to do with him. I mean, their affection, in any form, towards Midoriya and the three-way "rivalry" is a thing they have in common, they also interact as a trio often and Midoriya is the main character so a lot of stuff has a tendency to center around him, but it's not only about him... Or is it?

I don't think that writing an OT3 the last part of the OT3 to close is the "least important" or lesser relationship.

I think as a writer of TDBKDK, you need to ask yourself the question what is your starting point - no relationship at the start, an established pair bringing in the third or the OT3 already established going through some tough time.

When people go for the first or second option, I think the easiest starting couple is BKDK (the second easiest is TDDK). I feel like that boils down to a couple of issues:

Bakugou and Deku are both characterized by going after they want (think Deku hanging on to All Might or following Bakugou even when rejected, think Bakugou forcing his way into the OFA secret) and have little boundaries when it comes to each other.

Shouto by contrast is characterized as someone who will take his own feelings out of the equation when he thinks it would help someone (think about not visiting his mom for 10 years no matter how badly he wanted to see her because he thought it would cause her pain), someone who has no secure parental attachment growing up, has very little reference to understand his own wants and is very inexperienced in navigating human relationships.

So that set-up naturally gives way to a soulful, quietly pining Shouto and BKDK who get competitive about showering him with love.

Bakugou and Todoroki totally have a relationship arc - it's actually one of the most dynamic and best developed relationships in Class A. BKDK goes deeper - but they have a longer history and are more part of each other's psyche. Mind you, that's not inherently a romantic trope - because for Todoroki the person who is deepest in his psyche is Endeavor.

So I think it's possible totally to have TDBK as your starting ship and bring Izuku in as third, it's just rarer, because as long Izuku is around, he seems to be the easiest to naturally progress into a relationship either with Bakugou (because of their history) or with Shouto (because their easy intimacy and trust). So it works better if the set up is that Izuku is away (mission, moved to America etc) or if he's already someone's ex.

My favourite OT3 fics don't really linger on the love triangle aspect though (I hate love triangles) and is more just an idiots to lovers kind of progression.

If you are interested, I'm happy to share my favourite OT3 fics.

[mystxmomo]

So not to start this off by coming across as my typical pretentious self but when considering aspects of a ship that are cute I personally like to allow it to be informed by the context of the characters within the ship. Like yeah you can make a first date be cute on any person, but the real treasure is found in things that are cute situationally to the character

I'll start with Edgar pairings because you know I'm not lying about him being my main little guy.

Edjose is the ship that, for me, I find the most straight forward "Oh. Little signs of affection are adorable on these two."

Like, I think of all the game five ships I write for, these two are the ones where the Cute Charm of the ship is the gradual acceptance of intimacy. José has grown up in an environment where the love he received was conditional to his work, and Edgar's love was supposedly unconditional but often inauthentic at best and explorative at worst. And (in the best case "these two come to understand eachother and have a healthier relationship" path) it's just inherently very cute for the two of them to have small moments of physical intimacy, understanding, and vulnerability.

Hmm. A specific scenario that has played out in my head that I've been looking for an excuse to include in my head being something like the two of them at a party together and Edgar, overwhelmed but masquerading it as anger, goes to place himself next to José. José takes notice and asks if he's had enough, touching the small of his back as he does it. Edgar glares at him, but it's clearly not with malice. José excuses the two of them from the room, and when they're alone Edgar spends like ten minutes resting his forehead against his shoulder.

Private, quiet intimacy. I think it's adorable on them.

Kevgar is cute like just conceptually to me. I know it's the entire premise of my main fic for them but I love the role reversal of "man introduced to gay culture by a man a decade younger and far more knowledgeable then him" I think it's nice especially give their character flaws and vulnerabilities. I think that Kevin has never actually gotten a chance to explore his own personhood before he doesn't have the vibe of a man that does a lot of introspection outside of self-flagellation and I think Edgar is good for him.

I think Edgar would for better or for worse know that Kevin is someone safe. Even before they like eachother or before they're getting along it's really hard not to look at this man and decide yeah he's wearing his heart on his sleeve he couldn't manipulate me if he tried, let alone that he wouldn't want to. Specific situation wise though I think?? It's something I've tried to write before and more specifically incorporate and have failed so if it pops up in a fic in the future don't look at me, but I think it would be kind of sweet if, pre-relationship, Edgar just Comes To Kevin when he gets in moods where he's getting really paranoid about the people he does trust taking advantage of it, or Kevin coming to Edgar when he's forced to be alone because being with someone he hates is better than being left to his own thoughts and guilt. And it's about the intimacy in the inherent trust that even if I hate you you won't hurt me. I think that's nice. That makes me feel warm and happy.

Edgar and Vera is really sweet because I think it's the only ship here where Vera would willingly eventually tell him about the full extent of her situation with her sister, the fact that she murdered her and took her identity, the fact she did it out of jealousy, ect. Like I think other ships here she might tell them bits and pieces, but with Edgar specifically I think there's a moment where she'd break and just dump everything on him, and he just like. Takes it? He accepts her for who she is, for better or for worse, because he does love (be it as a friend or romantic partner) Vera and wants the world for her! In return, I do think Edgar would tell her about killing his mentor, but I don't know if that holds the same amount of emotional weight for him as Vera's sisters death holds for her.

I included this scene in my uhh biography fic, but I do turn over scenes like. Melancholic dancing together. Sitting together and Vera leans in and whispers in his ear while blocking her mouth and they both turn and look at a character while she does it. I think Vera is a very physically clingy person, and I think she is the only person Edgar will let do that to him explicitly and publically. I think they like the idea that they're comfortable with casual touch and affection, and I think it's charming because in my head their end game relationship IS platonic.

I like? Edgar and Patricia? Like, clearly, given I wrote something involving them for his birthday. But I don't know if I have anything off the top of my head that would be "cute" for them, because I see so many of their interactions on the basis of mutual respect and the horrifying ordeal of being know. Like, I feel that so much of their relationship involves the inherent respect and seeing eye to eye and knowing eachother in ways others absolutely don't want to come to know you. So I don't know if I'd say it's?? Cute? But if I had to pick a scenario for them that would feel meaningful in some way, the idea of like. I would have to come up with an au to justify it, because canonically both Edgar and Patricia want Edgar dead. But protecting eachother or standing over eachothers bleeding out body.... In either direction. That would be nice to see for the two of them.

Vera/José is like...

I think so much about the appeal of this ship to me is the grief and the tragedy. They're both dealing so heavily with their own grief and trauma, and I don't think either of them are emotionally mature enough to help eachother deal with that grief when they're both handling their own. The aus I have for them are like. Madam Coral pulling Hook!José into the sea not by a song of seduction, but from the agonizing sobs that are echoing from the sea. The vibe of canon José/Vera for me is Vera acknowledging that this man tried to manipulate her but willing to disregard that in her own loneliness and exhaustion. They're standing there covered in dirt and grime looking at the damage the game has done

The only au I have that's kinda cute and fun for them is the. Basil au, because I think it's hilarious that Dill-Vera wants to fuck him like, canonically. She thinks he's hot. I lost the point of this question I know I'm supposed to be coming up with something cute for them but I think the point was that they are tragic. Uhh. So while my normal interpretation is that they would normally drag eachother down in their own misery... Hm. There is an au where they maybe mellow eachother out, and through eachother come to understandings about themselves. José maybe able to come to hear the way Vera's parents treated her (her "sister") and realize his own father never quite actually loved him (and he knew that, of course. He knows that love is conditional, he knows that care is secondary) and to that point, Vera (who sees the world through her perfumes craft, and how people only saw worth in it after it made money) is able to come to value herself beyond her worth as a perfumer. And there's connection there. And I don't think they'd ever truely be able to help eachother climb out of the realm of addiction, and I don't think they'd ever truely have the level of connection to eachother they could have with other partners (Vera is never telling him about killing her sister, José is never telling her the extent of the horrors he's seen at sea) but theres love and symapthy and empthy

And that's not cute. But it is heart warming

Anyway. Both of these characters are addicts with no emotional intelligence and no self-awareness. I hope this helps.

Vera/Patricia is ALSO a ship that's hard to come up with cute moments under the condition of romance because I ship it mainly under a toxic pretence, but like. At worst Patricia is actively trying to murder Vera, and using effection and comfort to calm her and help guide her to her death, and at best Patricia doesn't kill her, and Vera grows attached and their relationship becomes a little co-dependent bubble. And you can shape that in a way that's not DESTRUCTIVE, right? That co-dependence in itself isn't going to rip them apart. But the both of them have lived a very long, exhausting life. Vera never got acceptance from her community as herself, and Patricia ruined the acceptance of her community through her actions (it's more complicated then that, but as Patricia see's it, from her perspective.)

And so both woman don't have acceptance in their communities, and they can find that in eachother, and when you find that you want to keep it. And I think in doing so, they struggle to know Each other? If that makes sense. Something something the idea of eachother, seeing themselves in their partner rather than their partners actual issue, but knowing that vulnerability is there and knowing they connect with that vulnerability.

Something cute for them, actual situationship wise... It's not a specific situation because again. All of my situations with them are like. Patricia coaxing Vera to smoke to relax her, or Vera melting down in Vera's room. But I have this scene in my head for a scene from their main game where Patricia and Vera, both in their worn clothing and covered in blood, meet on the boat. The wind catches in Vera's hair, and she turns to give Patricia the smallest, most yielding of smiles.

For a moment, all is well.

Vera/Kevin

I think Vera Scares this man

I will keep it honest with you. I'm still working out their dynamic, so I don't know if I can come up with anything immediately cute off the top of my head for them. But I think Vera confuses this man, because she both confirms and contradicts his world view at the same time. On one hand she's dainty and elegant and kinda small and would be easy to... Hurt? Not to sound deranged. She's kind of pathetic in a way that would pull at Kevin's heart strings. But shes also very clearly manic depressed in a way that she has violently lashed out before, and gives me the impression of someone who goes through a lot of emotional swings. I think that contradiction would throw Kevin off.

And I think that's where the meat is. Like the meat is her challenging his view. But I don't know if that's cute that's just a straight forward dynamic. I think the idea of Kevin just scooping Vera up and over his shoulder is very cute. I don't even think she'd fight it like Edgar would, I think she's so touch starved that he scoops her up and she freezes up like a cat she's so thrown off.

I'm surprised I didn't hit José/Kevin sooner, but like. Gestures at the fandom. To be fair, they mostly got that covered.

I do think that the fandom does get the baseline of their dynamic wrong? This is a ship that, at the very least, starts as a hate fuck and has to grow from there. I think these two are verbally fighting in the streets and fucking in the sheets. But it's easier for me to come up with things that are cute and charming for them as a result, because the aspect of the enemies. It's about the little aspects of care while they deny it's aspects of care. Kevin gathering José up after catching him drunk because the instinct of being a hero overpowers the aspect of hating men? That's cute as hell to me.

I don't think. José is self aware enough to understand what he appreciates about Kevin is that Kevin disrespects him for who he is and what he does. I think José DOES like the fact Kevin is willing to challenge him so avertly. It would amuse him as much as it frustrates him, but would especially frustrate him when Kevin starts making points that are right. I think Kevin is, more then anyone here, someone that might make José actually question and crumble against what his idea of honor (because José's idea of honor IS bad. He thinks he is a good person because of his service to the queen, because of his role in the navy) is through direct confrontation and conversation. I can imagine Kevin and José arguing and José just stopping mid sentence and trailing off as he realizes, unfortunately, that Kevin might be RIGHT about something he's saying. He needs to sit down over it, and he expects Kevin to mock him for it, but I think by the point that this would happen Kevin is also sitting there looking at José essentially melt into himself and hold his head over his own world view and just

Quietly sit down and join him. Sitting back with him, rest an arm around his shoulders and sit with him.

And they have that moment where both of them understand. Yeah?

José/Patricia and Patricia/Kevin .... Give me a day or two to think on that one. I haven't put much thought into either of those dynamics. The most I've thought about José/Patricia's dynamic is in the post game au that came out before Edgar's letter where she was constantly exasperated and judging him for like. Still being alive, literally for that reason. Patrica doesn't respect José OR Kevin, I think she thinks they're both big miserable babies in drastically different ways. But she also thinks that of Vera, and I'm willing to ship those two. So I'll think of something unique and interesting for you in the future.

[pursuitseternal]

Questions for fic writers: 1, 3, 5 (with Beautiful Creature of Darkness), 23, 30, 35, 45 & 48

So excited! My first ask (of course it helps that the newbie here opened it up lol)

1. What fic of yours would you recommend to someone who had never read any of your work?

Honestly, I’m really impressing myself (with all humility) with “Beautiful Creature of Darkness”. It’s combining two of my fandoms. My life long fandom of Phantom of the Opera and Saurondriel! I think it’s the best writing, the deepest characterization and motivation, and the spiciest scenes I have put forth.

3. What are some tropes or details that you think are very characteristic of your fics?

I try to have a lot of the five senses worked into my writing. I also tend to write very comfortably for a single pairing, like a deeper-dive into emotion and attraction and lust and fulfillment thereof 😉. I work in periphery characters, but often I feel like it’s harder for me to care about them? For tropes, forced proximity (trope) or having to work together for a mission (trope) that becomes love.

5. What do you wish someone would ask you about “Beautiful Creature of Darkness?” Answer it now!

Hmmm tricky… I wish someone would ask what my influences are… I am trying to weave in Phantom of the Opera allusions: lyrics from the musical or images from the movie/ book. I am also trying to work in the gothic literature tones and vibes, thunder, lighting and a LOT OF HOT SPICE. LIKE GHOST PEPPERS Y’ALL. If that sounds good, just jump right to my hot Vampire-Sauron chapter “To Whom You Belong”

23. What's a trope, AU, or concept you've never written, but would like to?

Sherlock Holmes! 🧐 Have always loved/lusted over that character. @thegreatzombieartisan posted a prompt once to cross Sherlock Holmes and Haladriel, and once I get almost done with “Beautiful Creature” I plan to flesh that one out! Maybe. Jewel heist? Add in some Silmarillion??

30. Have you ever written something that was out of your comfort zone? If so, what was it, and how did it affect your approach to writing fic thereafter?

Yes, when I was first writing, I started a fic to push myself out of my comfort zone for writing smut. I tried to include all kinds of bdsm and dom/sub situations. These have continued to play into my sex scenes. The most uncomfortable scene I did involved non-con. While I’ve still played around with it, it’s something I’ve tended to clarify in my scenes, that encounters may be conflicted or regretted, but not forced anymore. Nothing against those who write it or read it, but I tend to seek happy endings, and those are hard to overcome I think for love interests.

35. What aspects of your writing are completely unlike your real life?

Almost everything! I don’t have magic or wealth. While I did marry the angsty, brooding love of my life, he is blonde and blue eyed, not tall, dark, or morally grey 😝.

45. What's something you've improved on since you started writing fic?

I mean, I’m in my thirties now and I started writing when I was… 16? So I’d like to think everything. One main goal I have always had since taking fiction writing at a college level was to include all five senses. Things have taste and smell that often get neglected. And I also have a background in music, so I tend to try to use those terms to describe sounds. I think it adds to a reader’s understanding.

48. What's the last fic you read? Do you recommend it?

Literally just skipped between three fics:

One from my asker: @iamstartraveller776 “Next to You” for Captain Swan shipping from Once Upon a Time. WOULD TOTALLY RECOMMEND.

One from @haladriel her new work “The Sun Rising” WOULD ALSO TOTALLY RECOMMEND.

And lastly @myfavouritelunatic “The Blacksmith” my first and favorite venture into Sauron x reader pairing and I’m hooked WOULD ALSO TOTALLY RECOMMEND.

Thank you for asking, @iamstartraveller776

[tren-fraszka]

Rare Pairs Exchange 2023

Dear creator,

Thank you for taking your time to check my requests. I know my requests can sound a bit tricky, but please don’t be discouraged. I wish you will have good time writing first and foremost!

My AO3 is Tren, if you wish to check it out. I’m open to treats.

Likes: comedy, angst, casefics, canon compliants, canon divergences, AUs, time loops, bodyswaps, roleswaps, “being hoisted by your own petard” plotlines, snark, pettiness, rivals, enemies to friends to lovers, pining, bed sharing, violence, friendships, and character bonding,

DNW: explicit sex (makeouts and fade to black is okay), A/B/O, mpreg, rape depicted as positive (so no “it’s okay, because the other person enjoyed it/it was what they truly wanted”), trans headcanons, soulmate AUs, stories ending with surrender to fate/destiny, fourth wall breaking in canons where that doesn’t occur, character has cancer or other real-life terminal disease AU, word “queerplatonic”.

Also, I included what ships I’m okay with in each fandom. Please do not include any ships that aren’t canon and I have not allowed in those sections (if you feel really strongly about a ship I haven’t mentioned, you can always ask through mods just in case).

On a separate, but similar note, I’m okay with OCs as long as they don’t overshadow the characters I requested.

Additionally, while I almost never request fanart as possible medium, because I prefer my main gift to be fic, I would be very okay with receiving fanart treats. Also, feel free to peruse my old letters if you get your hands on them. I never stop being interested in fandoms, and if I requested something once I will still want it in the future.

                                     REQUESTS

HONKAI STAR RAIL

Kafka/Stelle

I was down bad for Kafka ever since I first saw her and it’s no surprise that this ship quickly found a way into my heart.

I love Kafka’s manipulative demeanor, but also how she clearly cares about Stelle beyond just the grand plan they are both a part of. Or is that care also a part of an act? Who can tell? Certainly not Stelle, who is stuck trying to figure out Kafka

I honestly want to see more interactions from those two. Maybe Stelle, bored to death from waiting on Xianzhou’s bureaucracy to finally let her kick some ass, stumbles on Kafka and decides to try to get some answers from her rather than contacting Express. Will they go on a date, or maybe go on a mission together, or maybe there will briefly make out? So many options!

Or maybe for some reason Stelle gets briefly kidnapped by Kafka, and just because Stelle understands what Stockholm Syndrom is, doesn’t mean it’s easy to resist falling for her captor

What if Kafka broke into Simulated Universe with Silver Wolf’s help and added herself into the code. I’d love a story where Stelle keeps jumping into SU in order to meet virtual Kafka, hoping to gain some understanding of her and maybe getting some nice virtual gifts each time it happens

I also love the dichotomy they have going when it comes to their approch to destiny. Kafka describes herself as a slave to fate, while the protagonist despite being setup is clearly carving her own destiny as a Trailblazer and there’s just something really poetic about it. I feel like it’s that aspect of Stelle that makes Kafka smitten with her

AUs and ships

I’d rather avoid setting AUs for this canon, since I feel like it would be hard to replicate the elements that make this ship so fun. I’d however love any canon divergences. I’d love an AU where Kafka is a double agent and has separate identity as Stellaron Hunter and someone on the Express. Or maybe since Kafka has powers affecting mind, there’s some sort of mental link between the two of them.

I’d rather Stelle isn’t shipped with anyone else. I’m fine with background Bronya/Seel. Feel free to inquire about other background pairings

BUDDY DADDIES

Kurusu Kazuki/Suwa Rei

My platonic ideal of this series is the very first scene we see with the cool car chase and our two protagonists cornering their mark. Only for the tense interrogation they are putting their target through to get interrupted by phone call and an ensuing bickering because Miri had gotten sick and how dare Rei not notice. The guy they captured tries to use that moment to escape, only to get shot, since the protagonists don’t have time to deal with him anymore. They have sick child to take care of. And like, I enjoyed the rest of the series, but that one scene was just the undistilled essence of what I found the most entertaining.

I’m fine with both platonic and romantic take on Kazuki’s and Rei’s relationship. I just really enjoyed the domesticity they built up together and how grounded their relationship felt. Like, it obviously started from convenience with Kazuki having nowhere to go and Rei being completely unpreapared for living alone. But somewhere along their partnership, they forged a really strong bond where they both realize that they need each other, even if they don’t exactly put into words.

For more platonic prompts, I’d love to see the beginnings of their cohabitation. What sort of arguments they had at the start? What kind of compromises they had to make? We know that Rei tried to adopt a cat. Were then other attempts he made at having an animal? Did they acquire a cat after the event of canon? On that note, I’d love any exploration of what happened post-canon. How did their dinner operation start? Were they forced to use any of their assassin skills despite retirement? Did they develop a rivalry with a neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s definitely not lead by some similarly retired mafia members? On similar topic, did Rei and Kazuki have scuffles with other assassin groups when they were still active? What if they had to compete with someone for the same target?

For more romantic prompts, I’d love exploration of how their cohabitation could turn into something more. As well as the two of them kinda finding the right shape of their relationship. Like, I’d love to see them trying to do some general couple things, but not everything quite sticking. Like for example, maybe they try to sleep in the same bed, but it turns out that Rei isn’t quiet ready to abandon the safety of the bathtub. Or Kazuki realizes he can’t enjoy one of typical couple activities since it reminds him too much of his time with his wife. Kazuki and Rei just have such different types of trauma and the idea of them finding ways to be happy despite it all really fascinating.

I’d also love fumbling displays of affection happening at awkward moments during their assassin jobs. Does the gun need a big red ribbon on it? No, but it’s the thought that counts.

I enjoy Miri and Kyu (and other secondary characters), so don’t hesitate to include them if you wish.

AUs and ships

I think a setting change could be pretty fun as long as Rei and Kazuki continue to work as assassins or have similar profession. Different time periods, fantasy AUs, or such could be really interesting for them. I also wouldn’t mind seeing a different take on the ending, maybe they find a different way to convince Rei’s dad to leave them alone and stay in the business. Or they do give up on being assassins, but rather than opening a dinner they choose some other job. AU where Kazuki and Rei are actually a comedian and oil baron, but they give everyone the wrong impression that they are assassins due to Rei’s awkward wording (and him playing too much FPSes) and Kazuki being bad at jokes.

I wouldn’t mind a deeper look into Kazuki’s relationship with his wife (especially since we see him struggle with comparing what he lost and what he has now in anime).

MACHIKADO MAZOKU

I watched both anime seasons, but haven’t read the manga yet. Please don’t spoil developments that weren’t yet in anime.

Chiyoda Momo/Yoshida "Shamiko" Yuuko

Do I even need to explain? Those two are just perfect together - a depressed magical girl finding love and acceptance with very clumsy demon who makes the dark side look way more tempting than it ever should have been.

I’m definitely here for both Shamiko trying to pull Momo out of depression through her “evil” schemes and for some more serious plot. Whether it be cute moments of bonding or Shamiko proving her worth when her friends or family are in danger, I’m here for it.

I would be up to more outings of those two. Maybe they go to aquarium or movies? Or maybe Momo requires more mental support and has Shamiko dive into her dreams (this time consensually) to help her deal with some sort of bad memory or recurring nightmare. What if some rouge demon or magical girl came into town and started causing trouble? How would our duo resolve it? Are there more secrets left behind by Momo’s sister than need to be solved?

Chiyoda Momo/Yoshida "Shamiko" Yuuko/Lico

I really loved the addition of Lico to the cast. She’s such an chaos element, because at one moment she’s extremly useful and the second she’ll be trying to spike your food with suspicious herbs. Just 100% trickster fox and I love her for that.

I found her relationship with both Shamiko and Momo extremely compelling. She’s a bit of a cunning senpai for Shamiko, obviously happy to teach her, but definitely not above a harmless prank here and there. On the other hand, there’s Momo, who visibly reminds Lico of her bad experiencess in the past, but at the same time she’s very willing to help Momo, but not without being very snarky about it and pranking her like there’s no tomorrow. I feel like that complex relationship between the characters is so good.

I would be curious to explore Lico’s point of view when it comes to Momo’s descent to the dark side. Is that the reason why she warmed up to Momo despite her bad experiences? Does she have some specific hangups that she needs to work through before she can actually enter the relationship? Does Lico want to influence Shamiko’s development as a demon in some way, or is she satisfied helping her along on the path Shamiko choose herself? Does she try to teach Shamiko some of her magic? What if Lico engaged in some pranking that got out of hand and now is desperately trying to hide the truth from Shamiko and Momo by creating a fake villain?

AUs and ships

I don’t want any setting changes, but would very much enjoy other AU shenanigans. What if Sakura was still around and trying to play a matchmaker? What if something goes wrong when Shamiko dives into Momo’s dream and they end up bodyswapping? What if Momo also started working in the cafe? Time loop could be very fun for this fandom.

There are no other relationships I’d be interested in that come to my mind, but, as always, feel free to ask me through the mods about secondary pairings you may want to add to the story

SAIHATE NO PALADIN

I've seen anime and are reading manga. Please no light novel spoilers.

William "Will" G Maryblood/Meneldor | Menel

Those two idiots. I loved that they start as enemies before Meneldor actually realizes that he looks up to Will’s kindness. And then he just immediately pledges his loyalty to Will, because he ain’t one to do things by halfs.

I’d honestly love to see those two just getting a chance to have fun and mess around. They both didn’t have any friends for a long time, so I kinda just want them to enjoy each other’s presence. Exchanging some fun stories, engaging in friendly competition, teaching each other new things. There’s just so much they can do together.

It would also be fun to explore how Menel kept supporting Will during the visit in Whitesails and the subsequent expedition. We mostly see events from Will’s perspective, so I feel like showing those events from his point of view would be very interesting

I’d love epistolary story with Will sending letters to Augustus (I’m open to handwaving how they reach him), in which he utterly fails to hide his growing crush on Meneldor

I’m always up for Robina being a tease and wingwoman

AUs and ships

I’d prefer no setting changes, since this is the closest I will ever get to requesting Tolkien. However, I’d love canon divergences. What if Will gave in and took Stagnate’s offer, setting off on a journey in an attempt to escape from the feeling of shame. How different would his meeting with Meneldor be under those circumstances? 

There are no other relationships I’d be interested in that come to my mind, but, as always, feel free to ask me through the mods about secondary pairings you may want to add to the story

FATE/GRAND ORDER

I’m only playing on NA server. Please don’t include spoilers for what happened on JP servers.

Okada Izou | Assassin/Sakamoto Ryouma | Rider

I love that the first we see of their relationship is Okada being absolutely pissed about Ryoma betraying him and leaving to die, and Ryoma being like “that’s fair”, and letting himself get stabbed because he has absolute confidence that Okada doesn’t actually want to kill him. If that’s not great ship material I don’t know what is.

I love how thin the line between Ryoma caring about Okada and manipulating him into doing what he wants is. And that Okada is aware of it, but at same time he’s completely unable to let go despite constantly proclaiming that he won’t get tricked again. And yet he gets tricked. Every. Single. Time.

I would love both some shenanigans in Chaldea, as well as a look into their lives before they became Heroic Spirits. I’m not very versed in history of Japan though, so while I’d love a more history based story please assume you are telling it to someone who needs a quick history lesson at the same time. For Chaldea shenanigans I would enjoy Okada picking up fight with everyone who catches his attention and then inevitably getting his ass kicked, because he’s used to being a big fish in small pond, while Ryoma tries to make sure he doesn’t kill himself in the process. Or helps him get along with other Heroic Spirits. I would love to see Okada being pacified with some food. Maybe discovering liking for a dish he had never tried before.

Inclusions of Oryou is welcome, and you are free to make it a threesome. Just please don’t forget to include some flirty Ryoma and Okada interactions.

Saitou Hajime | Saber/Yamanami Keisuke | Saber

What is with GudaGuda and introducing great m/m ships?! We will never know. But what I do know is that Saito being very protective of Yamanami all through the event really got to my shipper soul. Everyone was giving Yamanami shit about being the traitor and what did Saito do? Make sure that this time Yamanami wouldn’t be alone when traitoring and if it isn’t a basis for a ship, I don’t know what is.

I would love both some shenanigans in Chaldea, as well as a look into their lives before they became Heroic Spirits. I’m not very versed in history of Japan though, so while I’d love a more history based story please assume you are telling it to someone who needs a quick history lesson at the same time. I obviously don’t want any references to how Yamanami is going to join Chaldea in the future, but the fifth GudaGuda event already gives a pretty good idea about how he interacts with others. I’d enjoy seeing a Shinsengumi outing where they try to ease Yamanami into being a part of their group again and Saito quietly supporting it. But I would also love to see Yamanami reciprocating that kindness by seeing through Saito’s facade and being there when he needs it.

Amakusa Shirou Tokisada | Ruler/Semiramis | Assassin

I feel in love with this ship when watching Fate/Apocrypha and I’m living with all the content FGO is giving for them. Truly, Ancient Babylonian Ruler/Priest is a winning formula for Fate ships.

I love how much those two contrast, yet fit each other. And how well they understand both the virtues and vices of the other. I’d love to see valentine events after the first one where Semiramis got introduced. Are they similar, or does the way they celebrate change? Is there a return gift on White Day?

I greatly enjoy that Amakusa is pretty much a kindergarten caretaker who works himself to the bone when he isn’t the biggest Holy Grail craving menance to happen to Chaldea. I would enjoy seeing either side of him, whether it be Semiramis indirectly helping Amakusa regarding the children or foiling his attempts to get the Grails. I would also love any totally-not-dates involving those two.

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General prompts for all the requested relationships: I’d love mission gone wrong. Maybe they Rayshift with Master (I’m fine with both male and female Master for this request) but end up stranded during the mission. Or they have to camp somewhere and it results in a lot of bickering. Or the characters unsuccessfully try to stealth.

AUs and ships

I don’t want setting AUs for this canon unless you want to explore alternate history takes, since that’s the type of content I’ll eat with a spoon.

Please inquire through mods if you want to include other ships, because there’s too many characters to consider

LOVE AFTER WORLD DOMINATION

I’m fine with including material from manga that’s been translated into English

Aikawa Fudou/Magahara Desumi

When I was starting this series I didn’t expect to stumble into a wholesome romance, but here we are and I absolutely love the main duo and everyone else in this sentai-themed bar.

I love that they share hobbies. Desumi being okay with a workout date was so cute, but I would love to see Fudou attempting to take Desumi on a proper date as promised. Or it descends into another workout date anyway, because they want more excitement. Aquarium date would also be great, just saying. I also loved when they set up a confrontation between Gecko and Gelato in the amusement park, so they could sneak out to have fun together. What if they do something similar in another location?

I’m also always welcome to any Gelato or Gecko shenanigans. I eat that sentai nonsense with a spoon. Maybe Fudou gets invited to Desumi’s family meeting (in Gecko costume, of course) where he gets to experience a true Gecko Christmas. Or Desumi accidentally joins Gelatos on their day off, since she knows half the team at this point. What if Gecko’s and Gelato’s accidentally book the rooms in the same karaoke/dinner/other place of entertainment to celebrate and Fudou and Desumi frantically try to make sure others in their organization don’t realize that their sworn enemies are just behind the wall

If you want something a bit more serious, both Fudou and Desumi mentioned that they want to give up on their current roles at some point and actually lead normal lives. How would their “graduation” look like when it does happen? How would they navigate this new chapter in their lives? How would it change the organizations they are going to leave behind?

AUs and ships

I prefer no setting change for this canon. The sentai shenanigans are just too good. I wouldn’t mind some roleswaps between the Gelato and Gecko though. Maybe Fudou is working for Gecko and Desumi is a part of Gelato team? Or maybe someone else is swapped. How different would the story be if they actually got big transforming robots like in Power Rangers?

I prefer the reationships between all characters to stay the same as in canon.

TOTAL FANTASY KNOCKOUT

I’m fine with story based on either anime or manga, I’m caught up with both.

Jinguuji Tsukasa/Tachibana Hinata

Childhood friends who are practically inseparable and strongly dependent on each other? That’s already perfect, but now throw into it a crazy goddess who isekais both of them, turns one of them into a girl, throws an unspecified curse, and forces those two to confront the fact that their feelings for each other might go beyond friendship? That’s beyond perfect. That’s galaxy brain and I want more of that mishmash of tropes.

I’m all about everyday interactions and weird rpg shenanigans they get into, so you can never go wrong with leaning into it. But for something else: What if at some point one of them got returned back to their original world? How would the other cope? Would they be able to establish communication between the two worlds? How would they go about reuniting?

I would love to see them taking their relationship a step further. I crave all the awkwardness that’s going to come with those two idiots trying to figure out how to admit their feelings to each other. And the inevitable defeat of any villains who get in the way of them having a moment. Will Jinguuji and Tachibana try to go on a date with a disasterous results? Will Jinguuji desperately try to find a dating manual in another world? And will they be able to enjoy a romantic moment without “CHARMED” status ruining it?

Feel free to include any other characters, they are a colorful bunch. Though if you want a suggestion, I’m very partial to Schwartz and Shen

AUs and ships

I don’t want setting changes, though I would enjoy seeing a different spin on how those two dorks get isekaied and under what circumstances they end up inflicting the wrath of Goddess of Love. Or I would love an AU where the goddess doesn’t succeed in her first killing attempt, so she keeps trying to isekai Tachibana and Jinguuji keeps foiling her plans every time (or maybe he fails at some point?). What if the curse placed by the goddess manifests in some other ridiculous ways? What if Shwartz wormed his way into the protagonists’ party and third-wheeled like only he can?

Feel free to include any one-sided crushes from canon.

[snek-of-eden]

💥🤯🤩❌🤡

Hey Soph! thanks so much :3

💥 How do you feel about criticism? - I have high empathy, so it's a struggle not to take most criticism very personally, but I'm making an effort towards caring less. I don't get mad at criticising comments, if they have good intentions. usually I just brush it off.

🤯 What's a genre you struggle with as a writer (ex. romance, action, etc.)? - Mystery, things with complicated plot, genres that require a whole lot of thought to go into making strands of plot weave together. I'm good at emotions and horror and romance, and while I can string together a plot when I need, I do struggle with the logical aspect of planning.

🤩 Who is your favorite character to write? - My first instinct is to say Jim Kirk. He's a difficult character, deceptively simple at first glance, but there's a lot beneath the surface to explore. It's a constant back and forth juggling the stoic facade he has (that honestly mirrors Spock's, in some ways) and letting his silliness bleed through, all while keeping his way of speaking consistent. I definitely don't get it right all of the time and I'm always trying to improve, but I love trying to manoeuvre his character.

❌ What's a trope you will never write? - Anything with uneven power dynamics I stay away from. Older/younger characters, power positions that are very drastically different, anything that takes away autonomy from my main pairing. Also mpreg T-T.

🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh? - Oh man, this question is my bread and butter. Here are a few random bits and pieces that made me snicker as i was going through my ao3 to answer this:

'Oh Satan. She thought they were homosexuals? 

'Crowley patted their back with a self-satisfied snort. “Look at them, learning all about capitalism already. I’m so damn proud.”'

'Jim clapped a hand over Spock’s mouth, praying it wasn’t actually some freaky sex thing.'

and the link to the one crack fic i've ever written, which people seem to think is pretty funny:

Thank you so much for the ask!! this was so fun

[bijectiveandinvertible]

20 Questions for Fic Writers

Wanted to do this meme...

I guess I was tagged by @bleachbleachbleach.

If you write fics and see this post tag me and write your answers :D

Find out the answers below! Under the Read More :D :D

1) How many works do you have on AO3?

I have 37 (30 written works + 7 artwork collection/standalones) all under bijectiveandinvertible.

2) What's your total AO3 word count?

57,791… 0-0

3) What fandoms do you write for?

Primarily K Project. I have some fics in the Old Guard and Bleach fandom as well. 

4) Top 5 fics by kudos?

The Seireitei Zoo -> My decade long, Bleach crackfic where all the high ranking shinigami get turned into animals.

Bleach Fanart Collection -> This is like a sketchbook of comics/various artwork celebrating the Bleach TYBW anime. I am counting this as there are 3 fancomics in this collection.

Kiss and Makeup -> Aah… This one is my very popular Suoh Mikoto/Totsuka Tatara fic from 2014. It's in the K Project fandom.

Study of an oak tree/Graphite on Paper/14.8 x 21.0cm/Yusuf Al-Kaysani/2020 -> This extremely long titled fic is for the Old Guard (2020) fandom. It's part of the Art throughout the ages: Real and Imaginary collection that I have written.

Curling Toes -> My very very fluffy Suoh Mikoto/Totsuka Tatara fic. Another very very old fic.

5) Do you respond to comments?

Always. Usually as soon as I notice that I have a comment. 

Comments always inspire me to write/draw more. Especially when people comment on specific aspects of an artwork/fic.

6) What's the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

Hmmm…. I don’t really write angsty stuff. The closest is Ravenous Echos (My spooky, horror Bulbbul X The Old Guard Crossover fic). I would say the ending is more spine-chilling than angsty.

7) What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

I write a lot of fluff so this one was tough. I would say Curling Toes is very very cute but since the pairing is very tragic/star-crossed if you think about the story beyond the scope of the fic it becomes extremely sad. I think my Untitled (Perfect Lovers)/Clocks, Paint on Wall/35.6 X 71.2 X 7 cm/Felix Gonzalez-Torres/1991 is happiest in terms of ending.

8) Do you get hate on fics?

When I was on FF.net I used to get flamed a lot for writing Suoh Mikoto/Totsuka Tatara. I actually ended up deleting a really cute fic because of it. I still have the fic just never reposted.

9) Do you write smut?

Fade to black scenes only. Tried writing Suoh Mikoto/Totsuka Tatara smut multiple times. Failed! I even got requests often to write smut for these two… never managed.

10) Do you write crossovers?

Yes!! I have two! Ravenous Echos (Bulbbul X The Old Guard) and Kings in Gotham (DC X K Project).

11) Have you ever had a fic stolen?

I don’t think so. I think my work is too niche to merit any stealing.

12) Have you ever had a fic translated?

I think so. Had a buddy in FF.net who probably translated my fics (Suoh Mikoto/Totsuka Tatara) in Chinese.

13) Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Lol… Nope. I am too flakey to pull this off.

14) What's your all-time favorite ship?

I have many that I have extremely strong feelings for. But my absolute main one is Suoh Mikoto/Totsuka Tatara. I love them together in every format/iteration. 

The K Project anime and K: Memories of Red made me love this pairing. These two will always be my OTP. 

15) What's a WIP you want to finish but doubt you will?

I worry about my The Seireitei Zoo fanfic. I started writing it in highschool. I am currently completing my PhD. I pretty sure I will have a doctorate before I finish my crack fic.

16) What are your writing strengths?

Coming up with ideas is easy…

In terms of writing I think I have a good grip on setting tone/atmosphere.

17) What are your writing weaknesses?

Executing those ideas is another story. Heh.

In terms of writing my dialogue can be a bit cringe. Furthermore, being ESL makes my grammar weird.

18) Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language?

I could write my fics in my mother tongue… but who would read it??

19) First fandom you wrote for?

Absolute first? Beyblade.

Posted fics -> K Project.

20) Favorite fic you've ever written?

Ravenous Echos (Bulbbul X The Old Guard). I think it's one of the best things I have written. It's an eerie, gothic/atmospheric horror that I wrote after a tropical cyclone toppled a huge tree into my house’s boundary wall.

I did not just write for it, I made several artworks for it.

If anyone wants to read it, just watch The Old Guard (2020) first.

[mkstrigidae]

hihihi just you know, casually rereading APWH for like the nth million time, and my dumbass just realized that robin has a lil crushy crush on aegon🥺💕

WHICH to me is funny because the first few times i read the fic, i had the thought that when (yes when) everyone else meets Mya there would be a funny moment of "Sansa’s girl friend? or... Sansa’s girlfriend?" because of how close they are and arya would be like you know what good question and jon would be jealous kitten but ALSO he would be angsty about it because he doesn’t wanna be even more of an asshole than he thinks he’s already being by thinking she cute 😂😂

N E WAYZ- the lack of realization of robin's crush might be attributed to the fact that every time i’ve read apwh it was in like a completely unhinged but still zoned in mode where i read everything in one sitting so i was like yes my lil man robin was absolutely just looking at those delicious breakfast sausages and nothing else 💀😂 and instead this time i reread everything in the span of a week LIKE A NORMAL PERSON so i was able to pick up on things i clearly didn’t every other time i’ve read😅😅

OKAY HUGS AND KISSEES, HAPPY SUNDAY BYEEEEE ٩(♡ヮ♡)۶

Hi friend!!! I am SO sorry i’m answering this so late- it has been an interesting couple of months.

I completely relate to the unhinged reading method because that is EXACTLY what I do with most things haha. But yes! lil bb Robin has a crush!! It’s adorable, and writing Robin is one of the more fun aspects of this story, just because he’s getting plopped down into this new environment and just starting to flourish because he’s getting the kind of attention and social interaction that he needs for once! It’s an interesting contrast to Sansa, who is starting to unravel a bit (more on that in the next few chapters as I get my shit together and get them finished and cleaned up).

Your observations about Mya are actually SPOT ON, and you’ve somewhat hilariously picked up on one of my primary sources of APWH writer’s block, which is that I have accidentally and inadvertently set Sansa and Mya up in a place where it almost feels more natural for THAT to be the fic’s main pairing, rather than jonsa. Which i feel somewhat guilty about, because so many lovely people who have been following the story are following for the Jonsa relationship. Which is still where i’m planning on taking it! It’s just a mess lmao. The characters do not want to cooperate with me. There will be a lot of Mya in a few chapters, as she’s coming to visit!

(Also, Jon’s jealousy IS going to get expressed a bit at some point in the near future, but it isn’t over Mya 😅😅😅).

Thanks so much for your kind words- I love getting asks from you guys! (Even though I am occasionally terrible at responding in a timely fashion).

[corelliaxdreaming]

SWrarepairs 2023 Dear Creator Letter

This was so not supposed to be 2,000+ words, wtf...

First of all, thank you for writing for me! (And thank you for dealing with this massive letter omg.) No matter what, I absolutely can’t wait to see what you come up with. I’m pretty easy as far as fics go. If you want to ignore everything in this post and only incorporate the pairing, that’s fine! I enjoy anything from tooth-rotting fluff to soul-rending angst, any rating at all, and I only have a few DNWs. I’d prefer no noncon/dubcon/cheating/violence/etc between the main ship, but if they’re included elsewhere, as long as there’s a heads-up, that’s fine. I don't mind hard angst such as character death, even characters in the requested ship. Also please try to refrain from amatonormativity/compulsory sexuality – philosophies that all people inherently desire romance/sex and would be happier without them. As an aromantic asexual myself, I love a good ship, but that stuff isn't for every single person.

As for what I do like, my very favorite thing in the world is hurt/comfort, particularly of the emotional variety. If, even metaphorically, someone is crying and someone is hugging them, I am very happy. Being an anxiety sufferer myself, I also have a soft spot for seeing characters dealing with mental illness stuff, anxiety and depression particularly, especially if their partner/s are there being super supportive and helping them through it. I've also recently started therapy and working on my own coping skills, and I love to see my faves using them to help themselves/each other. Any kind of porn with feelings also never goes amiss. Being aroace, I absolutely love to see my faves being represented as on either or both of those spectrums. I know this is a romantic/sexual-based exchange, but if you felt like throwing in a queerplatonic relationship as well (or instead? Is that legal?), I'm all for that.

As you can probably tell from my request list, my absolute favorite part of Star Wars is the fighter pilots. I love the angst inherent in the constant battles and always being on call and losing people. The stress and exhaustion. Pilot/pilot pairings knowing they could lose the other in battle at any time. Pilot/non-pilot pairings with the non-pilot feeling so helpless as they watch their partner go off to fight and so relieved when they come back. Commanders hurting because they care about their pilots so much yet there’s only so much they can do to protect them, and every death hurts so much. Just – pilot feels!!

For similar reasons, I love JFO. Cal is a perfect character for me – all angsty and hurt and sad but also determined to do the right thing and learning and growing and u g h. He just needs a nice boyfriend.

I know we're carefully separating different SW sub-fandoms, and that's kind of complicated, but I will mention I prefer the Legends side of things when there's a choice (unless stated otherwise). But I'm not a canon hater, and it’s always interesting to see where what can happen when the two get mixed together. The X-wing book series (and the era in general) is by far my favorite time period. I’m currently reading NJO: Star by Star and will be finished by the time of reveals, so if possible I’d prefer something without (or with very light) spoilers past the end of that book. I'm also interested in seeing things set during this time.

I prefer to see any OC/OC ships with unspecified genders be queer in at least one way – whether it be one or both of then is trans/enby, mspec, acespec, arospec, etc etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they can't be m/f, but queer aspects, please. :)

I think we still include our own AO3 links on these just in case, so here’s that – https://archiveofourown.org/users/icandrawamoth/profile.

As for thoughts on the particular pairings I requested:

Wedge Antilles/Wes Janson (C-EU)

I'm interested in how the Fab Four's relationships change in canon now that Tycho is out of the picture. Especially with Wes and Wedge, once Hobbie is also gone post-Hoth. Two FACPOV stories have shown us these two are close, with Wes being Rogue Squadron's XO. Surely I wasn't the only one who thought for a hot second they were gonna hook up in the ROTJ one?

Wyl Lark/Sonogari (C-EU)

The books tell us this relationship just sort of didn't work out, and I respectfully disagree. Wyl deserves a nice, soft boyfriend to help him will of his nice, softness (and sadness) – even if he does die later.

Original Downed Rebel Pilot/Original Farmer Hiding Them From the Authorities (OT) Original Overworked Rebellion Therapist/Original Overworked Rebellion Medic (OT)

These both seem like great opportunities for h/c! Especially the therapist/medic. Such mutual potential angst and comfort. :D

Idealistic Resistance Pilot/Jaded Former Rebellion Pilot (ST)

This sounds like fun. I'd prefer to not see it that the Resistance pilot just “fixes” the Rebellion pilot's views. Maybe more like they affect each other and more both come closer to the middle of that binary.

Pilot Who Stayed With the New Republic/Their Resistance Pilot Lover (ST)

Juicy! Would love to see it focus on their different ideologies, especially if it's one of my fave things where the NR pilot doesn't necessary disagree with the Resistance but just isn't the kind of person who can leave their whole life behind and live like that – and they can still do good where they are. Would love to see the Resistance pilot understand this, even if they are frustrated by it. And at the end of day, even if they don’t quite see eye to eye, their love is strong.

Tallissan Lintra/Paige Tico (ST)

I still ask myself constantly how I fell in love with Tallie with like five seconds of screentime and two lines of dialogue, but here I am. Paige is my fave lady to ship her with. I like the dynamic that it's very much Tallie's actual job to protect Paige while in battle. (I know I can't actually request additional character, so totally feel free to ignore the rest of this section.) It's be nice to see Tallie be friends with Rose, as with the sisters being so close, I feel like that would be a thing. Quadruple bonus points for any mention of Tallie's sister, Kallie, who was mentioned for like two sentences in the ROTJ junior novel.

Cal Kestis (JFOS)/Wyl Lark (C-EU)

When I absolutely fell in love with Cal even before JFO came out, I needed a good boy to ship him with. The game didn't really provide, so I went looking elsewhere in the saga and came up with my other favorite good, soft boy at the time: Wyl Lark. I played with the idea of Cal somehow getting cryofrozen or whatever and waking up the same age in Wyl's time, or Wyl somehow getting transported to Cal's time, but if you choose to write this, is whatever you wanna. Also a fan of Force-sensitive Wyl. Obviously you're not beholden to this, but I headcanon Cal as asexual bi and Wyl as demisexual pan.

Bode Akuna/Cal Kestis (JFOS)

And then Survivor gave us Bode! At first my headcanons with them were very soft, and then – oof, that reveal. Really anything goes here that involves these two genuinely caring for each other. Canon-compliant, AUs, whatever. I don't tend to read/write a lot of Jedi, and I've loved what I've seen of these two connecting through the Force if that comes out in time. I also looove the idea of Cal being a virgin when he gets together with Bode and Bode being all gentle and caring and leading him through his first time. (I mentioned above no dubcon/noncon, and I know some people would consider Bode's identity stuff that – I'm cool with this pairing, no matter how you play that.) As mentioned above, though you're obviously not beholden to it, I do headcanon Cal as asexual (and both he and Bode as bi), and it would also be cool to see them figuring this out together.

Wedge Antilles/Tycho Celchu (Any), Wedge Antilles/Tycho Celchu (Legends)

*yelling* My #1 OTP! 10/10 will adore anything where they’re together. Something set during that first six months after Tycho’s defection where Wedge was afraid to get close to him and wouldn’t even call him by his first name? Yep. Any type of Lusankya-related angst? Yep. Trial-related angst? Yep. Tycho comforting Wedge when the burdens of command are too much? Yep. Wedge comforting Tycho when the burdens of command are too much? Yep. Anything about what they're doing during all that off-page time in early NJO? Yep. Role-reversals of any kind? Yep. Literally anything? Yeeeep. (Bonus points if anything with Tycho set in NJO features him Not Vibing with the Jedi's pacifism bs.) Genuinely my favorite thing in the world is to just beat one of these guys (usally Tycho, but either way is great) over the head with angst and pain until they break, then have the other one gently put them back together/help them put themselves back together. <333

Nejaa Halcyon/Scerra Halcyon/Rostek Horn (Legends)

Look me in the eye tell me there wasn't something with these three. (Okay, I respect it being what it is canonically, but also.)

Tycho Celchu/Corran Horn (Legends)

You know those things you start shipping as a joke and then – oops, feelings? Yeah. At some point along the way, I just got really invested in these two being friends, and I’m interested in that becoming into romance as well. I especially love the idea of them really bonding after Corran’s return from Lusankya, with having that shared trauma between them. Corran leaning on Tycho to help him though it, Tycho finally having someone to talk to who really gets what he went through. Or maybe it’s before that, Corran trying to deal with being attracted to Tycho while also not trusting him? Big headcanons on Corran being bi and not quite ready to accept it. The two of them struggling while in quarantine on the Lusankya together. Or even something later on, once all of that is done with and they trust each other and are flying together. Tycho is pretty eager to jump to help Corran during I, Jedi. Or maybe Tycho supporting Corran through his exile nonsense in NJO? (Bonus points if anything with Tycho set in NJO features him Not Vibing with the Jedi's pacifism bs.) Anything goes.

Wedge Antilles/Corran Horn (Legends)

That said, I also got a little spark of “what if this pairing?” on my last X-wing reread. Maybe something to do with Wedge's reluctance to get close to the new Rogues, but Corran getting under his skin anyway? Nothing really specific, just intrigued by this premise.

Wedge Antilles/Tycho Celchu/Luke Skywalker (Legends), Tycho Celchu/Luke Skywalker (Legends)

With the popular pairing being Wedge/Luke, and my personal OTP being Wedge/Tycho, I'm just kinda interested in smooshing those two together. Maybe two are already together and third pines? Idk. On a similar note, just Tycho/Luke. Again, nothing real specific for these two pairings either, just find the idea interesting. (I am intrigued by the possibility of Force-sensitive Tycho, so maybe that could be something to play with?)

Wedge Antilles/Broak Vessery (Legends)

The always-wonderful Rogue Podron podcast put me onto this one with how they talked up Vessery and his interactions with Wedge. I like what similar characters these two guys are: both skilled pilots, super dedicated to the people flying with them. Not exactly allies, but not exactly enemies, being forced to work together for a greater goal. I like the idea of something happening between them on Isard's base, like non-even-quite-friends-with-benefits, just an understanding of each other as people and blowing off steam, maybe getting some comfort. Again, I know I can't really request additional characters, but bonus points for Tycho opining on the situation, whether he doesn't like it or is encouraging.

Wedge Antilles/Tycho Celchu/Wes Janson/Derek “Hobbie” Klivian (Legends)

Ah, the classic OT4. I just love how these four are always together in the X-wing fics. Friends, lovers, any combination among them? Golden. Just some random ideas: How the four of them got together and in what order. Dealing with Wedge being the only one there when Tycho got back from Lusankya and Wes and Hobbie not being able to see him for some time. Dealing with their separation while Hobbie and Tycho are with the Rogues and Wedge and Wes are with the Wraiths. Or, y'know, anything. ;)

[heybaetae]

what are your favorite fanfic tropes? and can you read every trope you like with every pairing or do you have specific tags/tropes that you must either only read with this one specific ship or a tag/trope that you will never associate with that one ship even if you like the trope itself (so you would rather read it with a different pairing)?

haha i love talking about fics :) i'm not very picky about tropes as long as it has a happy ending and nobody important dies. genre-wise, i don't read canon compliant. i enjoy AUs way better for the original plots and world building aspect of the story and preferably with non-famous characters (although that doesn't mean i won't read fics where someone is famous, i just don't usually gravitate towards it because i like to read fic where they're just every-day people or if their occupation as a "famous" person at least differs from how they're famous in real life... i.e. actor, boxer, author, etc.). i loooove historical fics and the occasional story with fantasy/adventure elements like mythical creatures or magic. i'm also a big fan of pirates. i love a pirate. basically, any kind of story that takes place nearby (or on) the sea will have me rattling bars. that's good stuff.

as for tropes, i like good ol' strangers-to-lovers or friends-to-lovers the best. enemies-to-lovers can be fun if it's written really well, but it can feel a little repetitive sometimes and i don't always enjoy reading two characters be hurtful towards one another for long periods of time. it just depends on the writing and the plot with that one. i like all the cliche tropes! mutual pining, roommates, social media, fake relationship, slow burn, ANGST!!!, fluff, emotionally stunted characters who slowly open up throughout the fic as you peel back the layers of their backstory, bed sharing, travelling together, hurt/comfort....all that fun stuff, really. i'm not super squeamish, so plot-necessary violence is tolerable. but if scenes start treading into really heavy self inflicted pain on-the-page instead of implied/referenced, especially if it wasn't tagged, then that's different. i'm not into omege-verse. and obvious stuff like incest, r*pe, or pedophilia is a giant no. i don't know why or how people even go looking for/writing anything with that.

i'm not picky with pairings either, but i do tend to stick with certain ones if i like how they're written more often and if i enjoy the dynamics between them in a story. some pairings make me feel more than others, but that can also vary depending on the writing or the storyline too. i can get just as invested with side pairings as well and have no preference with that kinda stuff as long as the fic remains mostly centered around the main pairing of choice.

[choijjongho]

mistleblow - khj&psh | m

❄ summary - you always look forward to the nights you spend with your boyfriends, hongjoong & seonghwa, at the bdsm club

❄ pairing - park seonghwa x kim hongjoong x reader

❄ words - 6.1k

❄ tags - established relationship, BDSM/Kink themes, smut, some fluff, again no angst, we don’t know angst in this house, everyone is happy all the time.

❄ warnings - whew okay.  bdsm themes, scene negotiation, consent-giving & seeking, Dom/sub, spanking, paddling, sensation play, dirty talk, Hongjoong is a hard dom but is also still kind of soft and never gets mean mean, role-play, voyeurism, exhibitionism, oral sex: m, some mxm sexual content, hongjooong & seonghwa talk about YN as if she’s not there but it’s the softest nicest things, breeding???, hongjoong in a skirt, seonghwa in lingerie, seongjoong in thongs, author is downbad, public sex, others having sex around the main characters, san is there idk, unprotected sex, author loves lee felix and always has to fucking include him pls dont mind me.

❄ a/n - heelloooo! so sorry for any delays but i hope you enjoy this little threesome fic. fun fact: this is the first threesome ive ever written. i hope i did it justice! please don’t let the BDSM/Kink aspect turn you away, i tried to write it as fluffy and not scary as possible! thank u to @uhmingi​ for starting this collab! i had so much fun writing with u and @hongism​ bestie. LOVE YUUUUU

12 days of christmas collab mlist!

The club is dark from the outside. To any regular passerby, there’s nothing conspicuous about the storefront. It appears to be just like every other business on the block, dark and dim and seemingly closed for services for the evening. 

But you know better. 

Tugging your coat tighter to your body, you press delicate fingers to the keypad and type in the code that unlocks the door. 1117. It’s a code you’ll never forget. 

Slowly, the lock disengages and you’re able to push in through the door and into the foyer. The coat rack stands tall and proud, beckoning you to peel off the outer layer and show off what’s underneath. 

So you do. 

The long, wool coat comes off and your skin prickles in excitement. It’s warm in the hallway, and you’re thankful, because you’re wearing nothing more than a red lace lingerie set, complete with a garter belt and delicately thin, opaque stockings that trail up your sensuous thighs. A red ribbon wraps around your waist and meets at the front in a bow, tying the look together and making you as pretty as any present under the tree. 

You hope they’ll like it. 

After ensuring your coat is secure and that you have your miscellaneous belongings clutched in your hand, you move through the hallway towards another closed door. You can hear voices, thumping music, laughter, moans…

Anticipation wriggles through your body, making you feel as if you’ll leap right out of your skin with excitement. 

As soon as the door opens, you smile. 

Dozens around you mill about, all in various states of undress. Some are mingling, sipping their festive Christmas cocktails. Some are eyeing the impressive charcuterie board. 

Some are writhing in pleasure as whips and crops decorate their skin with stripes and welts. Some are tied up, listening to the lascivious words their Doms are whispering into their ears, cheeks ruddy and mouth agape in pleasure. 

“Yn!”

You’re pulled from your lustful gaze by a familiar voice, and you turn your attention to the man at the front desk waiting to check you in. 

“Hi San!” You smile, approaching him. 

His eyes sparkle as you move closer and you see his gaze dip and curve around your figure. Oh sweet San. 

“It’s good to see you tonight,” he smiles as he grabs a green wristband before pausing. “Are you playing tonight or just observing?”

“Playing.”

San smiles even wider before he ties the green bracelet on you, indicating your status as a consenting play partner. 

“That’s good to know,” he murmurs. “I saw you with your tops last time. You looked good.”

Memories flood you. Hongjoong, standing over you and tying the ropes tight, smirking as you gasp at each tug and pull. Seonghwa, caressing every inch of your skin. 

“You know, I’d love to do a scene with you tonight…,” San continues, again drawing you out of the memory. “I think you’re really pretty and you—… you look like you take things well.”

The blush on Sans cheeks nearly matches the pink of his hair. 

“Oh, Sannie,” you smile. “You’re so sweet. I’m flattered.”

His smile widens, then falters as he realizes he didn’t get an explicit yes, so you continue. 

“I think tonight my boyfriends want me to themselves. Hongjoong can be… well, territorial. He asked specifically tonight that I be his. I’m sure you understand?”

San’s beautiful smile droops and it hurts your heart. He’s the sweetest, and an excellent top. You’re sure he’d do nothing more than make you feel incredible. 

But you’re not up for grabs tonight. Hongjoong explicitly reminded you of that. 

“I understand, yeah!” He tries to hide his disappointment. “Maybe I’ll get a chance next time. Wooyoung asked me to top him later anyways, and he kind of takes all my energy out of me by being a brat.” 

He’s trying to ease the tension, and it works. You both giggle at his words and move on from the check in table. 

Your partners still have yet to arrive, which shouldn’t be surprising with Hongjoong being the most fashionably late diva you’ve ever met. Seonghwa, you’re sure, is likely tearing his hair out trying to get his husband to the event on time. 

As you check out the impressive snack selection, you feel your body ache in anticipation. It’s been awhile since you’ve seen your boyfriends, let alone play with them. 

Maybe dating a married couple was unconventional. There were more schedules to balance, relationship boundaries to negotiate. 

When Seonghwa first approached you and asked you out, you were sure it was either a joke or you were somehow going to become the ultimate homewrecker. But after a date with both him and his husband of 5 years, you knew that all they wanted was a third person in their relationship and that they had both harbored feelings for you since you met them.

Now you were fully integrated into their life. You spent nights at their condo, snuggling into the spaces they kept open for you. Sometimes, one or the other would spend the night at your tiny apartment, covering your body with kisses and adoration and either making you breakfast in the morning (Seonghwa) or whining about you making breakfast for them (Hongjoong). You adored each one of them in their own way, and together. It was unconventional and hard to explain to your friends and family that yes, you were dating a married bi couple. But it didn’t matter because you knew deep down, you loved them and they loved you.

It was actually your idea to get involved in the kink scene. You had dabbled before with friends and always found it intriguing but never had experienced it. It had come up once in passing with Hongjoong, who took the idea and ran with it. Since the first time, you three had become regulars at your local BDSM club, appearing on some weekends. Most of the time, you’d allow the elder men to do anything to you, bottoming and accepting their attention and control. 

The door opens, you know this by the burst of cold air that rushes past you, and you spin around just in time to see your handsome boyfriend’s stroll in. They’re holding hands, a fact that makes your heart beat too fast and nearly leap into your throat. You love how much they love each other, and how much love they have for you. Hongjoong looks incredible, dressed in a pleated tiny black skirt and mesh long sleeve top. His luscious thighs are out, and you can see the subtle curve of his ass just disappearing under the fabric. It makes you groan in anticipation, knowing that even though he dresses like an innocent schoolgirl at these events, he’s your perfect, sadistic Dom.

Seonghwa looks gorgeous in his own outfit, long tight jeans and a loose satin top, unbuttoned enough that you can see a soft crushed velvet bralette tight against his body. You can only imagine there’s a matching set of panties underneath.

Hongjoong turns, and suddenly his full pearly white smile is directed at you.

“There she is,” he smiles, tugging his husband along towards you.

Seonghwa wears a matching smile, his pink hair looks soft and matches the shimmery color on his lips.

They both pull you into individual embraces, holding you tightly and kissing your cheeks and lips sweetly.

“Ah, little star, it’s been so long. Merry Christmas!” Seonghwa purrs as he kisses the shell of your ear.

“Hwa, we saw each other last night for our holiday dinner with Joongie,” you reply coyly.

Seonghwa shrugs. “Any time away from you is too long.”

Hongjoong hums in agreement. 

You look at Hongjoong’s hands. One is still holding onto Seonghwa lightly and the other is dragging a suitcase behind him. Your eyes widen, knowing already what’s in store for you tonight. He sees you looking and smirks at you, dropping Seonghwa’s hand to grip your chin gently with his fingers.

“You ready to play tonight, kitten?”

The smirk, his deadly sexual eyes, his voice… it rolls over you like warm butter. It melts you to your core and you’re sure by the end of tonight your lingerie will be ruined.

He drops your face and moves forward, looking to find a spot for the three of you. Seonghwa takes his place and cups your face in his hands, kissing your lips gently.

“You look so pretty for us, angel,” he murmurs as he looks you up and down. “I know you’re going to be such a good girl for us, hm?”

You nod and Seonghwa smiles, leaning forward again to now place his soft glittery lips on your forehead. It’s heartwarming as much as it is sensual. Seonghwa always takes such good care of you. They both do, in their own unique ways.

Hongjoong beckons for you both to join him in one corner of the room. A large, sturdy X stands in the corner, cushioned for you with metal loops in each corner. 

“The St. Andrews cross seems appropriate for tonight, right?” Hongjoong asks with an evil smile adorning his handsome features. 

You nod and he works to set things up. In turn, you begin to prepare yourself for the scene. Seonghwa preps you with a large bottle of water and some little protein and carb bites from the snack table, encouraging you to eat gently. Seonghwa always takes pre and post-scene care seriously, ensuring your health is always at its peak only for you to be taken apart and put back together again.

“Such a good girl,” he smiles as you finish eating the grapes and cheese he provided. “Eat some of this cookie, you’ll need some sugar for energy.”

Don’t mind if I do, you think as you nibble on the confection.

Hongjoong is pulling items out of his suitcase, bending over and giving you and Seonghwa an excellent visual of his plump ass. Seonghwa smiles as he watches, eyeing his husband with no shame. You can see what looks like a thong nestled between Hongjoong’s cheeks and the thought sends electrical currents through you. He’s hot. 

After standing, Hongjoong turns around with a soft red rope in hands, smiling as he turns towards you and Seonghwa. 

“Enjoying the view?” He asks, stepping towards you. 

Seonghwa nods. “Very much so.”

Hongjoong rewards both you and his husband with a kiss, tongue diving into your throat before he moves to his husband and does the same. Watching them kiss excites you--you love the way that tiny, adorable Hongjoong becomes an absolute menace and dominates both you and the oldest of your partners.

“Alright, now that we’ve gotten all set up,” Hongjoong begins. “Time to discuss our scene. How are you feeling tonight, kitten?”

His direct attention on you makes your skin prickle, excitement coursing through you like waves.

“I’m feeling amazing,” you smile. “I’ve already been asked to play with someone else. I was flattered.”

Hongjoong’s smirk turns evil, quirking one side of his mouth up.

“Oh, and did you remind them who you belong to tonight?”

Seonghwa watches on as the smaller man approaches you, fingers dancing lightly up your arms. It’s soft but it feels like a challenge.

“I told him I belong to you, sir.”

Hongjoong hums, leaving your side and moving to stand next to his husband.

“Do you believe her, Hwa?” Hongjoong cups his husband's face gently. Seonghwa keeps his eyes on you, then flits them back to the man in front of him.

“She’s a good girl,” he replies. “She looks so good, can you blame them for wanting to have a taste of her?”

Hongjoong sighs. “Should have known you would be soft.”

He returns back to you, smiling again in his gentle way.

“How about tonight we roleplay some punishment? Is that okay with you?”

You smile and nod, before remembering Hongjoong’s need for verbal confirmation.

“Yes,” you squeak eagerly, maybe too eagerly. “I’d like that.”

“What are your hard limits, again, love?” Hongjoong already knows, but he wants to hear you say them. Verify them.

“No face slapping, no humiliation but some degradation is okay, nothing that draws blood.”

“Safe word?”

“Red for stop, yellow for slow down, green for good.”

Hongjoong smirks. “And if your mouth is full?”

You shiver. “Two snaps of my fingers.”

“Very good, kitten. Anything else you’d like to discuss?”

Heat creeps over your cheeks.

“I--, I’d like to have sex tonight. At some point. I don’t care where.”

Hongjoong steals a look at Seonghwa, who smiles back knowingly. 

“You’re okay with it here, in public? In our scene?”

You nod. “I’m okay with it. If you feel it fits the moment. I’ll use my safe words if I’m not okay.”

Seonghwa steps forward and kisses your forehead. “Such a good girl, using your words to keep you safe.”

Warmth surrounds your heart as he presses more kisses to your cheeks and finally at your lips. Seonghwa, while not as hard and dominating as his husband, still plays a major role in topping you during these scenes.

“Excellent,” Hongjoong smiles. “Let the games begin.” 

With one press of his lips to yours, the mood changes almost instantly.

“Stand up against the cross, little one,” Hongjoong’s demand is stern, but his use of your pet name makes you shiver, reminds you that the person dominating you is also the person who loves you and cherishes you very much.

“Hwa, tie her up. Let’s show our little princess what happens when she flirts with others.”

Seonghwa takes his place on the side of the cross, assisting his husband in beginning to tie your wrists to the corners of the large X. His hands work fast, nimble and soft on your skin. He hums lightly, doing the dutiful work of securing you tightly. He kisses your arms gently as he finishes, and whispers into your ear as he passes to the otherside.

“I have the safety scissors with me. Use your words if you need me to use them, okay?”

Seonghwa is perfect, in every single way. You love him for his gentle and thoughtful care.

“Okay,” you whisper back, love clearly evident on your features.

Facing away from Hongjoong, towards the wall, you can’t see anything the married couple is doing. You hear rustling, some murmurs, before finally you feel the warmth of a body pressed behind you.

His hands--Hongjoong, you notice--begin their trail up and down bare legs, fingernails dragging slightly against the skin.

“You like this, don’t you?” He speaks gruffly into your ear. “You love being on display, our pretty little exhibitionist.”

You nod weakly. “Yes, sir, I love it.”

Hongjoong chuckles, a dark and lusty laugh. 

Before you know it, his small hand pulls back from your skin and lands a firm SMACK on the outer globe of your ass.

“I know you love it, my little slut.” He rubs at the spot he just stroked, cooling the building flame in your skin. “You love it when people look at you with desire. They all want to fuck you and you love making them think they have a chance.”

You gulp, feeling his hand remove from your skin again, only to come back down with another smack on the same spot. It makes you yelp quietly, the burn quickly sizzling from pain to pleasure.

“Who was it that asked you to play tonight?” Hongjoong asks, sending another smack onto the other side of your ass. “Tell me.”

“A-Ah! It was S-San!” You squeak, feeling Hongjoong’s fingers scrape up and down your skin, digging into the sensitive flesh he’s slapped.

Hongjoong tsks.

“He’s looking at you,” he notes. You’re not sure if you believe him or if Hongjoong is simply using this as part of the story for the scene. Either way, you don’t care. The concept of San watching you get wrecked by your boyfriends makes your core drip with excitement.

“I bet he wishes he was the one touching this perfect ass,” he sighs as he cups your behind in his palms. “I almost can’t blame him. You’re fucking perfect.”

You revel in his praise for a moment longer, before it’s over too soon and Hongjoong is delivering slap after slap to your barely clothed ass.

“But you’re mine, aren’t you?” He asks, loudly. “Say it, YN. Say you’re mine.”

Your voice is quiet and shaking, overwhelmed with desire and pleasure. 

“I’m yours, Sir!”

Another slap delivered on your ass, this time harder.

“That wasn’t loud enough. I think you must be ashamed of me. Say it louder.”

“I’m yours!” You manage to say it with intention, loud and clear.

Hongjoong keeps delivering blows, slapping at the skin below your ass on your thighs and on the upper ridges where your back meets the tops of your ass. 

“Scream it, kitten, let us all fucking hear who you fucking belong to!” Hongjoong’s voice is powerful, so loud and firm. It makes your tummy ache, core drenched with intense need for him.

You give in, the pain of the slaps on your skin swirling in your brain, allowing you to begin to float away to a place that only your boyfriend’s are capable of taking you.

“I belong to you! I’m yours!”

Your bellow is likely the loudest sound in the room, causing some of the conversations around you to hush in order to turn their attention to you. The idea of all the eyes on you, watching as your Dom abuses the skin of your ass makes your body quake with excitement.

“That’s right,” Hongjoong says gently, moving in closer now. His hands have slowed, no longer delivering blows and instead rubbing at the tender flesh. “You’re my fucking girl.”

You nod in agreement, and Hongjoong presses soft kisses to the back of your neck.

“What’s your color, kitten?”  

“Green.”

“Excellent. Seonghwa, attend to her while I get ready for the next round.”

Hongjoong’s warm body leaves you but is soon replaced with Seonghwa standing in front of you, looking into your eyes. He’s slithered behind the cross, wanting to look at you face-to-face.

“How are you feeling, little star?” Seonghwa asks, cupping your cheeks. Your eyes are full of unshed tears, and Seonghwa bites back a moan at how incredibly sexual you look with blown pupils and panting mouth.

“So good, Hwa,” you whine. “I want more.”

“Such a perfect little pet, so good for your Dom’s. You’re making Joongie very happy, he loves seeing how well you take him.”

Pride washes over you, knowing you’re doing such a good job.

“Do your panties come undone?” Seonghwa asks, fingers digging around the lace at your hips.

“Y-yes, it’s a one piece. They unclip at my--...” you feel your cheeks heat. “At my crotch.”

Seonghwa smiles as if it’s nothing. 

“Perfect. Joongie’s going to want your ass uncovered for the next round. Is it okay if I unclip it and pull it up? Everyone wants to see your cute little ass.”

You nod, and then remember your words. “Y-yes! It’s okay with me, Hwa. Thank you.”

He hums and kisses your lips quickly, before maneuvering back to the opposite side of the cross. He kneels down, deft and long fingers trailing up between your legs and moving to unclip the clasp that holds the bottom portion of your lingerie set together. The cold air hits your cunt making you shiver, and Seonghwa spends a few seconds lingering there, fingers toying with the slick that’s built up. He presses a soft kiss to your thigh, and you moan out loud as he teasingly slips one finger past your clit.

“Ah, ah,” Hongjoong’s voice reappears. “No playing with our toy until she’s earned it.”

Seonghwa sighs petulantly at his husband. “You try resisting that perfect pussy when you see it that close. She’s so wet.”

“Is that so?” You can hear the smirk in his voice. “Is baby getting turned on from this?”

Hongjoong dips his own fingers in between your legs, making you groan and whimper with need.

“Ahhh,” he sighs. “So wet and warm for us. I can’t wait to use you tonight, angel.”

He removes his fingers and brings them around to your mouth. 

“Why don’t you taste yourself? Taste how excited you are for us.”

You accept his fingers easily, sucking your own essence off his fingers. Your tongue laps eagerly, and it makes your boyfriend laugh.

“I think she’ll need her mouth stuffed soon, Seonghwa. She’s eager.”

He removes his fingers, much to your dismay, and takes a step back. It hits you then that your ass is out and exposed for everyone in the room to see. If you bent over more, spread your legs a bit, your glistening pussy would be on display for everyone too. The thought is exciting as much as it is embarrassing. 

Suddenly the sensation of smooth leather rubs at the skin of your ass. It’s flat and solid, and you instantly know it’s Hongjoong’s leather paddle. Bright red with black details. You gasp in excitement, knowing the blooming pain the paddle leaves and the delicious sizzle that lasts.

“How many paddles do you think she deserves tonight, Hwa baby? She flirted with someone else, even told them she’d be willing to play…,” Hongjoong smirks as he embellishes the story to fit the narrative of the scene. He trusts you, knows that you’d never be unfaithful, but for the purposes of the role-play, you love playing like you got caught with your pants down. Literally.

“Hm,” Seonghwa huffs. “Maybe five.”

Hongjoong grunts in disappointment. “You’re too easy on her, love. She’s been a naughty little slut who needs to learn her place. Five for you, and five for me?”

Seonghwa acquiesces, nodding to his husband.

“You heard the man,” Hongjoong smirks. “Color?”

“Green!” 

SMACK!

The sound of the paddle hitting your bare ass is louder than the sounds of Hongjoong spanking you over the lace of your body suit. It reverberates around the room and makes your skin tingle and vibrate.

“Count out loud,” he demands.

You swallow hard, tears already brimming at your eyelids. “O-one!”

Another smack, harder it seems.

“Two!”

Hongjoong continues his barrage, paddling the sensitive skin that feels burning hot, switching from cheek to cheek and relishing in the way your legs quake and your arms pull tight on the restraints. Your knees feel wobbly, weak. The pain gives way to such intense pleasure that you’re gasping for air by the time you count to nine.

The last hit is the hardest, hitting both cheeks with one smack. The tears fall freely now, and you gasp out the final number.

Seonghwa, suddenly now in front of you again and holding your face, smiles at you.

“How good you are, my little star, you took him so well.”

You gulp, gasping for air as Hongjoong’s delicate hands now smooth over the skin of your tortured flesh, remaining quiet as he attempts to calm the angry skin with his cool hands. 

“What’s your color, precious?”

“S-still green.”

Hongjoong hears your answer and grins, kissing at the bruised flesh of your pert ass. You hiss gently at the feeling, but melt into the adoration and care he gives you. He loves you. Seonghwa loves you. You love them, you love them so much.

Hongjoong comes up behind you, crowding you into a Seongjoong sandwich. You feel so safe, so loved and taken care of. Your brain swims, easily slipping and sliding into the heady and dreamy space that being a sub takes you to.

“One more round, precious?” Hongjoong asks. “How’s your ass?”

His hands rub softly at the skin and you wince. “Stings, a little.”

“How about I use the flogger on your back? Maybe on your thighs?”

You smile at the idea of the multiple leather strands of the flogger tickling and whipping at the skin of your back and thighs. It’s the perfect reprieve for your tired rear.

“Yes, please, sir,”

Hongjoong nods. “I’ll need to take the top of your outfit off too, okay. Are you okay being naked?”

You’ve been naked in this club before, and Seonghwa standing protectively in front of you makes it easier to answer positively. 

“Yes, sir, please.”

Hongjoong’s fingers unclasp the bra portion of your top, and slips the straps off your shoulders, allowing the fabric to pool at your feet. You’re not the only one in this room naked, but you still can feel the burning sensation of everyone’s eyes on you. Luckily, your chest is pressed up against the large cross, and only Seonghwa can see your front side.

Your eyes find Seonghwa and he smiles gently at you, pride so evident in his beautiful gaze.

“I wanna suck you off,” you state without fully thinking.

Seonghwa chuckles and smiles, running a soft hand through your hair.

“Should we ask Hongjoongie if we can move to a spot you can bend over? I want to give my little star whatever she wants.”

You nod, and Seonghwa agrees, lifting his head to peer over you.

“Joong, can we move to a spot where she can kneel? I think she’s getting tired of standing. And she wants my cock.”

Hearing Seonghwa speak so casually makes you flush, but he’s right. Your feet are tired, legs aching from the intensity of Hongjoong’s paddling, and you’d love nothing more than to present your ass to Hongjoong and your mouth to Seonghwa.

“I knew she would want her mouth stuffed,” Hongjoong smirks. “Of course, let's move upstairs. I think we’ll quickly be getting more intimate from here on out.”

Seonghwa carefully begins to untie your wrists from the X, and you sigh softly as you finally feel free to let your arms hang. Seonghwa kisses you gently and begins to unbutton his shirt. 

“Let me cover you, angel,” he whispers as he takes off the silky top and drapes it over your shoulders. “Don’t want everyone to see what only Joongie and I get, right?”

You nod and whisper a soft ‘thank you’ as you tighten the shirt around you, covering your bare nipples from the cold air. Seonghwa looks even more delectable now, in just his tight skinny jeans and a gorgeous red velvet bralette. You want to run your tongue over every inch of his skin. Maybe tonight, back at home in the safety of the couple’s king-sized bed, he’ll let you.

Hongjoong grabs your hand and laces your fingers together, tugging you down a hallway and up a short flight of stairs. The upstairs of the club is always designated as the more private space, even though its nothing close to private. It’s where couples and parties take their more sexual adventures, and as you look around you see writhing couples in the midst of chasing their pleasure. You think you recognize Yunho and Mingi, making out with another woman nearby caressing their cheeks. You also see Felix bent over and taking it from behind, a thought that gives you chills. Felix has always been your secret desire, one that only Hongjoong and Seonghwa knows about.

“One day, I’m gonna want to see you top him.” Hongjoong must have noticed your gaze at the petite blonde panting and whimpering as he takes what’s given to him. “But tonight, you’re ours. Don’t forget.”

He leads you to a corner of the room that’s otherwise unoccupied, but still close enough to Felix that you feel your heart pulse. Hearing the whines of the boy make you even more desperate to take your boyfriends.

“Bend over this bench,” Hongjoong demands, moving back into his demanding and dominant persona. “Seonghwa, get your pretty cock out. I want to see you too.”

Seonghwa agrees, quickly standing in front of you and unbuttoning his jeans, pushing them down tender legs. 

You groan as you see what’s revealed. Matching velvet thong, with his impressive length straining against the material. Both you and Hongjoong hum in excitement and pleasure.

“Turn around, Hwa, baby. Show her your surprise.”

Seonghwa flushes momentarily, before turning around and bending over slightly. Nestled in between his cheeks is a jeweled plug, keeping him open and prepped for wherever the night may take you three. 

“Fuck, Hwa,” you cry. “You’re so sexy.”

Hongjoong drags the shirt that covered your privacy as you traveled upstairs off your body, letting your breasts touch the cold pleather material of the bench you’re bent over. 

“You should have heard him when I put it in him,” he breathes in your ear. “Whiny little mess, he came two times.”

You swallow hard. Seonghwa looks so fucking sexy standing in his lingerie set, cock hard and peeking out of the underwear and plug stuffing him full in preparation for more. You want it all--you want everything.

“God, Yn,” Hongjoong groans as he rubs his hands down your ass. “You look so pretty with my marks on you. I don’t even want to fucking flog you anymore, just wanna fuck you right here.”

Your ass squirms in delight at the idea of Hongjoong plunging into you.

“Please, sir, I need your cock.”

He sighs, spreading your cheeks apart to look at your puckered hole and your glistening cunt. It’s all but served up for him on a silver platter.

“You know I hate deviating from my plans,” he says. “But you look so fucking tasty. I just want to fuck you full of all my come.”

Seonghwa steps closer, hand diving into your hair and moves your face closer to the bulge in his panties. 

“Would you like both of us, darling?” He asks. “Me taking your mouth while Hongjoong claims your tight pussy?”

Hongjoong doesn’t even let you answer, instead he slaps his hand on your upper thigh, missing the tender flesh that still stings.

“I bet she does, little slut. She likes the idea of getting fucked next to her crush.”

You steal a glance over at Felix, too busy getting railed into next week to hear anything your boyfriend’s say.

“Eyes on me, darling,” Seonghwa demands gently. “Don’t make Joongie angry.”

Hongjoong notices your shift in attention too, slapping at the skin on the sides of your thighs.

“Such a horny little whore that she can’t even think about getting fucked by two cocks without thinking of adding more.”

You whine and nod, mouth falling open in anticipation to accept Seonghwa.

“Please,” you beg. “Please use me. Want to be stuffed full of both of you.”

Hongjoong shuffles behind you, and you look back to see him lifting his tiny skirt up, giving you a view of his own thong set. His cock is hard and he’s fished it out of the panties and strokes it.

“You like what you see, baby? You want my big cock stretching you open? Reminding you who’s little whore you are?” 

You whimper and nod, shaking your ass in an attempt to appeal to him, to make him go faster.

“Turn back to Hwa and let him fuck your throat, then.”

Immediately you turn and Seonghwa’s cock is finally, blessedly in your face, and you open your mouth quicker than you can comprehend. His length slides all the way inside, slowly, and he hisses in pleasure as he bottoms out. Your nose brushes against the soft velvet of the panties he’s simply pulled aside.

“Ahhh, fuck,” he whines, peering at his husband who’s lining himself up behind you.

“Tell me everything Seonghwa,” Hongjoong demands. Your cunt is open and exposed, Hongjoong’s fingers prying it apart as if he’s trying to look inside.

“She feels--ahh--so fucking good, baby,” he says as he begins to move his length in and out. You bob your head along, tongue swirling all over the ridges. “She’s such a perfect little toy for us.”

Hongjoong moans as he watches your cunt drip and drizzle with arousal, all for them. His cock aches to be inside, and he’s loathe to continue to fight the urge.

He lines himself up and pushes in, allowing your soaking wet channel to suck him in completely.

The feeling of being full, both in your mouth and in your cunt, makes your head reel. You whine around Seonghwa’s length as he fucks into your mouth, drool pooling at the edges of your lips. Hongjoong stays motionless for a moment, reveling at the feeling of your cunt taking every inch of him, all the way to the hilt.

“She’s so fucking tight,” Hongjoong grits out. “Feels like a goddamn vice, every fucking time.”

Seonghwa whines, moving faster as he chases after his blissful end.

“She’s so perfect for us Hongjoongie,” he cries. “She’s made for us. Body and soul.”

Your heart soars, your mind whirrs. You’re sinking further and further into your sub-space, where everything is blissful and magical.

Hongjoong begins his movements, hips quickening their pace. You can feel the edges of his skirt tickle the skin of your ass, glazing over the bruised flesh.

“I want to fill her up, Hwa. Wanna come inside her and make her pregnant with our babies.”

Seonghwa outright moans at the thought.

“You wanna be a mommy, Hwa?” Hongjoong asks. “You and YN, such cute little mommies taking care of our babies.”

Seonghwa, normally just as dominant as Hongjoong, loses his edge as Hongjoong goads him with what they’ve always wanted--a family.  

“She’d look so fucking good stuffed full of our come, Hwa, leaking out of her because she can’t hold it in anymore.”

Your core is on fire, and you’re hurtling towards the edge, spiraling towards an explosive orgasm.

Seonghwa seems close to, his thighs tensing and his mouth wide open in gasps as he watches you devour his length with fervor. 

“She’d be so pretty, Joongie,” he breathes. “Her perfect tits so full and round for our babies.”

Hongjoong murmurs his agreement, snapping his hips even faster.

“Fuck, I’m gonna come,” Hwa whines. “Can I come, Joong?”

Hongjoong nods. “Yes, baby, come down her throat. Give our kitten what she wants. Little slut needs to be fed cock and cum daily, huh?”

He directs that question at you, which you only can murmur a soft moan of agreement with your mouth full. Hongjoong didn’t need a verbal answer anyways, he already knows you agree.

Seonghwa pumps himself in and out of your wet, drooling mouth--once, twice--then spills his entire load down your throat. He levels his eyes to your own, watches as your throat bobs as you swallow every last drop of what he has to give you.

“Did she swallow?” Joong asks, his voice becoming unhinged and disregulated as he nears closer and closer.

“Every drop,” Seonghwa whines. His cock pulls out of your mouth slowly and you gasp for breath.

“Greedy whore,” Hongjoong smirks. “Wanna cum now, angel? I can feel your cunt squeezing me. You want to cum on my cock?”

“Y-yes sir! Please, let me!”

He doesn’t reply for a moment, simply grips your hips tighter and brings your ass up even higher, plowing into your wet heat harder and harder.

“Cum for me angel, cum around my cock and show me how much you fucking love me,” he demands.

You’re powerless, unable to deny the man you love so much. The tension that has built and built to a thin and dangerous trip-wire snaps and one last deep thrust of your boyfriend’s cock inside you sends you over the edge.

Your cunt pulsates wildly, making Hongjoong cry outloud at the sensation. 

“Holy f-fuck, it’s like she’s fucking milking my dick.”

Seonghwa kneels down and cups your cheeks, kissing the tears of pleasure away from your cheeks as you ride out the waves and waves of orgasm.

“Such a good girl,” he coos in your ear. “Letting Joongie fill you up, god, you’re such a perfect wife for us.”

Wife. That’s new. You cry out loud at the thought, and Hongjoong lets out an even louder moan as he finds his release buried deep inside you. He stills slightly, moving back and forth minutely as he pumps his hot load inside you, burying it deep.

“Holy shit,” Hongjoong gasps after a few moments. He slowly pulls himself out, watching as little traces of cum leaks out of you.

“Mmm, look at you, all spent and used.”

Your bones feel like jelly and you sigh, allowing Seonghwa to cradle you and whisper sweet nothings. Hongjoong comes around to sit next to him, pressing his lips to your own and murmuring his praises of how well you’ve done.

You love them, you love them more than you’ve ever loved any others.

“W-wife?” You finally ask, the question suddenly out of nowhere.

Seonghwa and Hongjoong exchange a look, smiles creeping up their features.

“Well, we were gonna ask you on New Year's Eve, but it seems someone let the cat out of the bag.” Hongjoong nudges his husband, but twinkles of love are obvious in his eyes.

“I love you two,” you sigh, allowing them to pull you into a tight, three-some embrace.

“And we love you.”