#coho!rafe

[whorefordean]

i need recs for coho!rafe immediately bc i haven’t read any in too long

[sunnypogue]

r u going to start writing coho rafe again ? miss the guy

i am watching szn 3 now and may write a bit once i finish!!

[everybodyscupoftea]

hockey!jj: road to the nhl

the ncaa and the stress of being an nhl prospect

@sunnypogue​​ and i are back at it folks - and with this, we’ve finally established all of jj’s backstory

(the next thing we’re working on is the masterlist linking all of our hockey!jj and coho!rafe content - we’re posting on both of our blogs and @sunnypogue​ has a ton of coho!rafe stuff written already for you to catch up on his backstory)

warnings: cursing

Ward knew the Major-Junior leagues were a great opportunity and that they funneled players straight into the NHL - JJ’s end goal

The OHL came knocking as soon as JJ was draft eligible, but the idea of leaving the outer banks during high school to move somewhere way up north to play with even richer kids than he already did was intimidating to him

Then Rafe started looking at college hockey and opened the ncaa option to JJ, which he much preferred

As soon as Ward learned that JJ was considering college hockey, he started contacting coaches from the top hockey schools in the nation

Ward had a whole whiteboard full of schools and corresponding contacts posted up in his office

He sent out JJ’s highlight tape to any D1 school he could get in touch with

(JJ was oblivious - just playin’ hockey & working at the mechanics in his free time)

Actually, outside of playing hockey, JJ had very little to do with the process

Ward would send the emails, field the calls, etc.

Ward even accompanied him on a few recruiting trips, asking all the right questions.

(Did Ward miss one of Rafe’s games to attend the BU recruiting trip? Yes.)

And it paid off - JJ had a lot of college offers from some really good schools

Most of which JJ had no idea existed - Quinnipac? Northeastern? Clarkson?

Of course, there were a few he recognized - Michigan, BU, Denver

(tbh his favorite was Arizona State, but Ward refused because - “what kind of hockey did they play on the West Coast?”)

(JJ imagined it was similar to the hockey they played in North Carolina, but kept his mouth shut - for once.)

After much debate, he decided to attend University of North Dakota

JJ had grown up watching Toews & Oshie college highlights - he couldn’t help but have a soft spot for the school

Plus, the concept of living in North Dakota was hilarious to him

Ward moved JJ in mid-June, sticking around for an additional week to “keep an eye on him”

Despite Ward practically adopting JJ, he still didn’t really trust him

JJ caught Ward hovering at his practices, chatting up the coaching staff, the Athletic Director, his RA - JJ could only imagine what Ward was instructing them to do.

JJ dealt with it the way he dealt with most Ward-related things - he put his head down and played hockey.

JJ’s birthday was mid-September, so he had the luxury of being able to enroll at UND without worrying about the upcoming draft - he wasn’t eligible for another year.

UND was great, the guys were really nice and it was like a fresh start for him - no Ward, no Luke.

No one knew he was just a poor kid from some beach town on the Atlantic Coast with a deadbeat dad - he was “just JJ”

Road trips were his favorite - he’d never really gotten to travel in this region of the US before

He loved the bus rides with his teammates - even the early morning ones.

Plus, his teammates actually LIKED him - unlike his travel team back in NC, who never really embraced him as “one of their own”

(Ward said they were jealous - JJ knew better.)

The team was significantly more laidback than his travel team - despite being one of the best teams in the country

Most of the guys weren’t actively trying for the NHL and were a lot more chill which helped his nerves

Some of the older guys were already drafted, allowed to return back to UND for a year or two before joining their respective clubs

They took JJ under their wing, recognizing his talent immediately

They were always willing to hang around after practice, offering an opportunity for JJ to get a couple more drills in, or hit the gym with him a little extra.

They were full of advice for what to do and what not to do as a prospect

One thing they all advised? Attend the combine

JJ got an invite, late his freshman year, opting to attend despite being pretty unknown.

No one was really talking about him, this scrappy kid from North Carolina, who somehow got a full ride to UND.

He had a pretty impressive combine despite being on the smaller side; the physical testing went well, even though he almost threw up after the Wingate Test

(The kid before him puked twice)

The team interviews were harder, he was unfamiliar with it, unlike the junior hockey boys, his only experience coming from meeting with college coaches

JJ definitely said the Wrong Thing more than once

Ward had always handled the harder questions, the harder conversations - suddenly JJ was getting asked about his attitude issues, what he thought about legalizing marijuana, what he would do if there was a 25 foot python in a room with him - JJ was LOST.

(Also if he got ONE MORE question about his size, he was going to Lose It.)

He felt really alienated because they all seemed to know each other; it was like an exclusive clique.

Thankfully, one of his older teammates from UND was there too - they stuck together despite not really being good friends.

Somehow, he survived the combine (even after he snarked off in an interview when they questioned him about his height - JJ aptly responded with a “well, I’m taller than you, aren’t I?”)

Ward did not like that one.

His prospect status grew. Teams were very interested in him and he got on the media’s radar. Analysts predicted him going late first round, early second even.

Some of his UND teammates got wind of his newfound popularity and googled his name + elite prospects to check out his page

JJ was a little astounded to see how in depth they’d gone on his stats and a little embarrassed by all the teasing, but it was never mean-spirited

Kinda helped him feel like one of the guys which was unfamiliar after being ostracized in his younger years for not having the same economic status

JJ felt a little sick when he entered the draft.

He had been having a recurring dream where he attended the first and second rounds, only to not get picked at all, left sitting in the stands, desperately waiting to hear his name.

Deep down he knew he’d get selected by someone, but there was the inherent fear that teams hated him and would pass on him.

What if he didn’t get picked at all?

Of course, several teams were interested in him - he had a great freshman year, an excellent showing in the Frozen Four (UND lost in the semis, but JJ really put the team on his back), and his name was popping up all over Twitter as a “sleeper first round pick”

He had been in contact with scouts from Philadelphia, Columbus, Nashville and Dallas - he knew they were interested.

Ward regularly kept up with JJ, checking in to make sure his grades were good and he was getting his workouts in to stay in top form for the draft.

“Scouts are going to start attending your games, if they haven’t already.”

“They’ve even popped up at a few of Rafe’s games - they’ll be at yours.”

(That’s how JJ found out Rafe was interested in trying out for the Canes after graduation)

JJ felt stupid, but he was really praying Carolina wasn’t interested in him - he’d rather go undrafted than end up on a team with Rafe again

Hell, he was hoping they wouldn’t be in the same division, much less the same conference - the less he saw of Rafe, the better.

Silly boy thought he’d be in the AHL

JJ didn’t attend the draft because he wasn’t predicted to go super early (also, you know - the nightmares)

He ended up staying in North Dakota to keep practicing and working out with some of his teammates who stuck around

The night of the first round, the group of them ordered food and hung out in one of the boys apartments to watch together. JJ was pretty sure he wouldn’t go in the first round, but his curiosity won out.

He sat in a corner chair, staring blankly at his hands the majority of the evening, too nervous to really even watch

To his surprise, his name was called late in the first round, the Dallas Stars using the 28th pick on him.

(JJ was pretty dejected at this point - Philly and Nashville had passed him up, despite showing a ton of interest earlier in the week)

He was struck still and wordless, barely registering the boys jumping up and down, shaking him, and screaming all around him

“Fuck, dude, you get to play with Seguin and Benn”

Soon after the first round ended, the Stars GM called and he put it on speaker to talk to him

“We love your game, son, we feel you’ll be a good fit for our team. I’m calling to invite you to prospect camp this year, we want the opportunity to see what you can really do. Can’t wait to see you in a Stars uniform.”

Ward called him next, already talking about getting JJ an agent and flight details to get down to Dallas for camp. It was all a blur, and the fluttering in JJ’s stomach got stronger as he realized he’d really made it.

Well, almost made it.

Prospect camp was insane. He felt like he barely slept, it was just eating, media, and hockey. The facilities were amazing and the other guys were so talented.

The competitive atmosphere was nothing like he’d ever felt before, and he thrived, consistently rising to the challenge.

Everyone wanted an invite to training camp, but spots were limited.

The practices were on another level - JJ was bone tired the whole week, body aching from the constant skating & checking.

Scrimmages were fun - JJ loved playing with guys outside the NCAA, enjoying the challenge that came with playing with talented, older prospects.

At the end, he got an invite to training camp

Playing with actual NHLers, some that he’d even grown up watching, was insane.

He was legitimately starstruck when Joe Pavelski checked him into the boards during a practice scrimmage - it took him a couple of seconds to recover.

JJ was the youngest at training camp by far - living out of a suitcase in a random Dallas hotel, trying to figure out whether he needed to re-enroll at UND or not, fielding daily calls from Ward - it was stressful.

(And apparently, his stress was palpable, because the next day, after practice, Tyler Seguin smacked him on the head, demanding that he meet him for dinner that night at Nick & Sam’s)

(JJ did not know what the fuck Nick & Sam’s was, but he figured it out)

Tyler sat JJ down, ordered him a big ol’ steak, & told JJ to tell him what was on his mind because “you’ve been looking constipated for about a week, now.”

JJ just...unloads on him. Tells him everything he’s stressed about - leaving school, moving to Dallas, whether he’s actually good enough to stay on NHL roster - he’s nearly panting by the time he’s done talking.

Tyler, shockingly, is an excellent listener. He offers advice about signing a contract & reassures JJ that he’s talented (“dude, you’re not going down to Austin. They’d be insane.”).

They also discuss the merits of maybe playing an extra season of NCAA before committing fully to the NHL because he was young and it was intimidating

Tyler gave his perspective and mistakes he made as a bit of a warning to starting too young

If anything, the dinner made JJ more confused about his future - would he fuck everything up if he waited another year? What if he got injured at UND, and never actually made the NHL?

He didn’t sleep that night - or the night after.

Ultimately, Ward ended up deciding for him, pushing him into signing an ELC & leaving UND.

“At least you’re guaranteed some money, son. That’s gotta be enough inspiration.”

[downbytheouterbanks]

My favorite murderous coke addict... do you ... have a l e a s t???? Favorite????

canon rafe is both my favorite and least favorite murderous coke addict

[ptersparkers]

okokok genuine question: should i make internship y/n a hockey or a baseball stan,,,, it’s gonna come up a lot later in the series but still i can start planting stuff now

THE FACT THAT YOU SENT ME AN ASK FJDLDNDLSJ okay but in all seriousness....if you don’t make y/n a hockey stan i’m gonna throw you into a river

[barznasty]

RAFE CAMERON

@bethoconnor

ascent to ecstasy

@sunnypogue

buttons coho!rafe + the video

@sortagaysortahigh

cart girl the rule

@twinklelilstarkey

dazed we’re in public

@msgorillagripcoochie

feel me pov rafey

@ruinouswrites

guys my age

@butgilinsky

hold this

@matthewtkachuk

ignore me

@mrs-cameron

in my business (series)

@mackenzielovee

my girl

@outerbankies

new light (series)

@whorefordrew

new year, new dick

@ptersparkers

party mishaps and helpful brothers

@snkkat

rafe cameron master-rec-list

@mamaspresley

stuck with you

@fivelakesinwriting

sun and sand you’re jealous

@mentalpolaroids

that damn party (2)

@thedemonsimpofcamphalfblood

the best boys (series)

@rekrappeter

what you want

@r0und3bitch

worst behavior

@sargeant-bxrnes

5 days, 1 boat

JJ MAYBANK

@yungbludz

angry

@rekrappeter

august

@mydogisveryadorbs

bad day

@love-chx

be like that good lovin'

@obx-snippets

eyes blue like the atlantic

@matthewtkachuk

feel something (series)

@prettygnf

frat jj

@lovelylangdon

go to town

@thejjarchives

holding you

@hcywards

hook ups (series)

@kindapinkskies

i know

@cryonme

i wanna be yours (series)

@sortagaysortahigh

jealousy

@tweedlydumbtweedlydoo

kick his ass wasted

@pogueszn

killing boys (2)

@sodasback

let go (2/3)

@softlikesilkchiffon

not the same anymore

@devil-in-those-eyes

one day (2/3/4)

@maybanksbitch

protector

@extratragic

put the pieces back together

@maddiwrites

secret lives (2/3)

@mildkleptomaniac

skin

@lvstcd

sober

@locker42

stains (2)

@mvunson

that doesn’t leave much time for dilly-dallying

@starksweasley

the art of being afraid

[sunnypogue]

wait stop this is SO CUTE

HOCKEY!RAFE 🏒😡⛸😎🤍🥶

requested by anon

[thecamerons]

Rafe Cameron fic recommendations

✰ two parts or series

All mine - @topsytervy

A secret - @bluebirdsbluebells

Best friend’s brother - @writingsbehaviour ✰

Blueberry pancakes - @butgilinsky ✰

Coho rafe - @sunnypogue ✰

Country club - @loveylangdon

Crazy love - @mackenzielovee ✰

Enemies with benefits - @avenging-fandoms ✰

Exhale - @poguesarah

For a kook - @socialwriter

Fuck, i’m lonely - @emsloveletters

Happier than ever - @obx-snippets ✰

Happy place - @downbytheouterbanks ✰

How to be a heartbreaker - @rekrappeter & @matthewtkachuk ✰

If i say a cliche - @maybankiara

In my business - @mrs-cameron ✰

I hate you - @kookkyra ✰

In my head - @glodessa ✰

I want you - @annab-nana

Jealous - @rafescoke

Late night confessions - @skyebounded ✰

Lost time - @moldisgoodforyou ✰

More than enough - @calumbroutledge

New light - @outerbankies ✰

Oh happy days - @beauvibaby ✰

One night, two consequences - @sargeant-bxrnes ✰

Open scar - @lovewasted

Overtaken - @pixelated-pogues

Red wine lips - @queenk00k ✰

Simp for you - @destourtereaux

Snowed in - @heybarzy ✰

Sunburnt - @twinklelilstarkey

The internship - @lurkymurker ✰

Tolerate it - @ssjiara

Touch - @cobaincreates ✰

Where it leads - @jjmaybanksbaby ✰

Your secret’s safe with me - @twinkleimagines

365 days - @poge-life ✰

[twinklelilstarkey]

As requested, I am here to share with you the hidden and not-so-hidden gems of this fandom. Hope you'll enjoy this list, and make sure to give some love to these amazing peeps.

Most of these are smut, so, pls, respect the authors warnings regarding interactions and other stuff if you're a minor.

what you want by @rekrappeter

over again by @rekrappeter

cart girl by @sortagaysortahigh

burn by @sortagaysortahigh

wet dreamz by @sortagaysortahigh

rafey by @msgorillagripcoochie

bench press by @msgorillagripcoochie

say sorry to daddy by @msgorillagripcoochie

rafe plays college hockey by @sunnypogue

coho!rafe masterlist by @sunnypogue [these are my favorites: sex with rafe - ‘stache edition; pics + vids with rafe; taking care of drunk coho!rafe; morning glory; rafe squishing ur cheeks - fluff ver.]

one more time by @glodessa

liar part 1, part 2 by @glodessa

cutie by @tweedlydumbtweedlydoo

dates with rafe by @goldenroutledge

body count by @cobaincreates

smart decisions by @cobaincreates

one a.m. by @cobaincreates

eyes on fire by @cobaincreates

blurbs masterlist by @storiesbymads

6 am by @storiesbymads

stuck with you by @calumbroutledge

summer family gatherings by @thirstystarkey

Rafe Cameron x OC

rafe & sophie masterlist by @moldisgoodforyou

This will be updated regularly so that whenever I find new stuff, I'll leave it here. I know that I'm forgetting *a lot* of fics and ppl, but whenever I remember, I'll add them.

[soflties]

rafe cameron

- series.

• eurotrip (favorite blurbs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

• bested

• letters to you

• how to be a heartbreaker

• stranger in my bed

• and yet…

• in my head

• ambivalence

• stranger in my bed

• coho rafe list

• sixth sense

• crazy love

- one shots.

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- smuts.

• he needs to know

[sunnypogue]

love this energy

Training Camp: Zach Werenski (7/16/20)

[sunnypogue]

help i might be a little slow but what does coho mean in reference to coho!rafe?? i think i know but am still not totally sure

college hockey!

[everybodyscupoftea]

hockey au masterlist

collab universe with @sunnypogue

hockey jj

hockey!jj: the origin story

hockey!jj: road to the nhl

hockey rafe

coho!rafe plays hockey (by @sunnypogue​)

coho!rafe gets drafted (by @sunnypogue​)

click here for more hockey!rafe scenarios (by @sunnypogue​)

[sunnypogue]

oh!!!! thank you!

yes coho!rafe was created as a coping mechanism for the shitshow that was 2020 lol - glad you like him!

just saw the pic and i love it!! i been rereading @sunnypogue hockey rafe fics and i absolutely loved this💛

ahh thank you so much!!! 🧡 yesss i love her coho rafe fics!! they are so so good 😌 truly iconic of her for creating coho!rafe

[downbytheouterbanks]

FMK cowboy rafe, coho rafe and drug addict rafe

👁👄👁

f(uck my brains out): coho rafe (god bless @sunnypogue)

m: cowboy rafe 🤠🥰

k: canon rafe aka drug addict rafe aka arsonist rafe aka murderer rafe

[ptersparkers]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but did sunnypogue really base coho!rafe off of you? I saw your replies to her ask and saw your post

oh haha not a dumb question (no questions are inherently dumb).

anyway, that was 100% me joking because what cj’s description of his gf is basically what i’m studying and my current interests! also i adore nolan patrick (who she based coho!rafe off of) tons, and i love her creation regardless. i feel “attached” to that character lol.

so that 100% was joke and i’m sure i was definitely not the inspiration.