#hillerska jubilee

[raincitygirl76]

A few months ago someone who was pretty new to YR fandom posted this super fascinating take on the jubilee speech cinematography. Basically, that as Kristina’s watching Wilhelm give the speech, he’s facing her at the podium, and she can see Simon in the choir behind him. Only this user made it much more interesting than my simple description. Brilliant post!

Anyway, I thought I had tagged that post months ago when I reblogged it, but it seems I didn’t. It’s not showing up when I search my tags, anyway. Does anybody at all remember that post?

Or even just the username of the OP? If I remember their username, I can search for the post in their blog. I really want to re-read their analysis, and it’s driving me nuts that I can’t.

Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope!

Edited to add:

@themarsbar is a genius, and found the post for me in no time. It was actually about Simon's physical perspective on the scene, not on Kristina's. But I was right, it was about the way everybody is lined up in the jubilee Speech scene. The OP is @foreverunraveling

[raincitygirl76]

When Simon Eriksson decides to fuck with the monarchy, he brings his A game. You can’t criticize his commitment to the cause.

simon thoroughly fucking this boy up like 5 minutes before he has to give his speech. thanks pal!

[raincitygirl76]

So I was watching the coat room scene and then the jubilee speech yet again. As one does. And I just noticed that Ludvig is wearing a shirt with no tie, and what’s more, the shirt collar is open!

Why????? All the other men and boys are wearing ties. And as the prince consort, surely Ludvig is expected to match the formality of the occasion, and not be the only man who’s underdressed.

He’s not even wearing a cravat in the open shirt collar. I know that’s an old-fashioned thing to wear in lieu of a tie (my grandad used to wear one, on days he just didn’t feel like a tie. He died in 1994).

But it just seems odd that the third highest ranking person at this entire event has no tie, and even has his shirt collar unbuttoned. There are TV cameras filming Ludvig! TV cameras he knew in advance would be there. I know his wife and son are the people the TV cameras are most interested in, but surely they would take note of him pairing an expensive tailored suit with a shirt that has no tie.

It’s not like Ludvig knew beforehand that Wilhelm would blow up the speech, and nobody would care that the queen’s husband isn’t wearing the right clothes for the occasion. Where’s his tie?

[gulliblelemon]

gulliblelemon's fics

I thought I should probably have a place where I put all of my fics together and update as I go. I don't want to put this as my pinned post - I like having my fic recs there! But I'll link to this so hopefully it's not too hard to find. I've tried to be accurate with my genre tags, but it's well-known that my angst barometer is broken. If you think I've got any wrong, let me know!

If you're after a particular vibe I've also done separate posts for genre here: angsty, hurt/comfort, fluffy, pining, long fics, short fics

Please Try Again Later (canon-div, T, 32k) - angst, hurt/comfort What would have happened if Simon was around when Wille got the call about Erik.

Happy 18th, Crown Prince Wilhelm (post-canon-div, G, 4.3k) - fluff Canon divergence from end of s2. Outsider's POV of Wille's 18th birthday celebrations if he hadn't stepped down.

What Would I Do Without You? (AU series, T, 37k) - fluff, angst, hurt/comfort How things might have gone differently if Wille and Felice were already best friends before Hillerska. Starts with some (very) fluffy one shots, gets angstier.

i want it to be easier (canon, T, 1.4k) - pining Missing moment with Simon, Rosh and Ayub from s2e5 after "Did he just say he'd give up the crown for you?"

See You (Soon) (AU, T, 18k) - fluff, pining Wille didn't go to Hillerska but sees Simon at the jubilee. And does everything in his power to see him again. And again.

The Umbrella (AU, T, 35k) - pining A University AU in which Simon and Wilhelm meet by accident. They continue to bump into each other until they start to form a tentative friendship.

Making Music (AU, M, 15k) - fluff, pining A non-royal AU where both Simon and Wilhelm are on a three week intensive music course in the old Hillerska building.

Where We Left Off (AU, T, 84k) - angst, pining, hurt/comfort Simon meets Wilhelm by accident in the wake of Erik's sudden death. This story follows their lives through the years, and through more of their accidental and on-purpose meetings.

The Last Slice (post-canon, T, 2.9k) - fluff(?) Wille is invited to play video games with The Gang. He has a few things he needs to say.

Unconventional (canon-div, T, 1.8k) - fluff Canon divergence where Wille doesn't step down, a moment where he makes a decision about his future with Simon.

Controversial Clothing Opinions (post-canon, T, 1.3k) - fluff What does Wille think of the infamous plaid pants?

It's Just Us Now (canon, T, 1.8k) - fluff, light angst Wille's internal monologue during movie night s1e2.

Thirteen (AU, T, 4.1k) - fluff Wilhelm is not enjoying his thirteenth birthday. That is until a beautiful boy stumbles across him and invites him to join him and his friends having fun in the palace grounds.

Paper Frogs and Fairy Tales (AU, T, 21k) - fluff, pining Simon works in a bookshop. Wilhelm shows up for a royal book event. Neither of them are particularly pleased with this set up... at first.

Why'd You Invite Me In The Middle Of The Night? (AU, T, 11k) - angst, pining Wilhelm and Simon were best friends at school, until Wilhelm pushed Simon away and stopped speaking to him. Years later, Simon receives a text from Wille inviting him to his wedding.

I'll Wash, You Dry (post-canon, T, 1.1k) - hurt/comfort Simon and Sara have a moment to talk about forgiveness and the future.

Purple (post-canon, G, 1k) - fluff Simon asks why Wille chose purple for his nails. A small post canon conversation, and then a peek into the future.

In The Crowd (AU, T, 7.6k) - fluff Ex-Crown Prince Wilhelm enjoys open mic nights at small, unassuming bars. Simon is an aspiring musician trying his hand at performing.

Intoxicating (post-canon, G, 300) - fluff Simon likes how Wille smells

Dear Diary (canon, T, 1.4k) - fluff Two entries from Simon's diary, one during s1e5, one post canon.

Multicoloured Snapshots (AU, T, 6k) - fluff, pining Linda is getting remarried. Simon approves of her husband-to-be but the wedding preparations he's gotten roped into are a huge hassle. At least the photographer is cute...

Worth The Wait (AU, T, 16k) - angst, pining What would happen if Wille arrived at Hillerska already in a relationship. The story of Wille and Simon (and Felice's) friendship over the years as they grow closer and ignore the obvious.

Future Favourite Regret (AU, T, 12k) - fluff, pining Simon spots Wille across a crowded room. After spending a night together, they go their separate ways. But apparently the universe thinks they're not done yet.

Anywhere With You (AU, M, 57k) - fluff, angst, hurt/comfort When Simon lands a singing job on a luxury cruise liner, he expects to work for a few months and head back home. What he doesn't expect is to fall in love.

Simon Eriksson Is Not Sick (post-canon, G, 1.3k) - fluff, hurt/comfort Simon Eriksson is not sick. Except he is. Luckily he has the best boyfriend in the world.

Trick or Treat Drabbles (post-canon, G, 1.4k) - fluff, hurt/comfort A series of 14 drabbles written about the first autumn post-canon. Almost completely fluffy.

YR Drabble Week Collection (mix, T, 1k) - fluff, hurt/comfort A series of 10 drabbles. Some AU, some during canon, some post-canon, some canon-divergence.

The Icing On The Cake (AU, T, 12.3k) with @iwouldnevergetintofanfic - fluff Somehow, Wille has managed to end up holding the fort in Felice's cake shop. Of course, the worst case happens and a customer walks in. Not just any customer, though. No, the most beautiful man Wille has ever laid eyes on.

[k-pepp]

S2 Simon was so delightfully unhinged. It’s interesting to see him try to run from his feelings to only show them 10 times more, just in other ways that are completely off the rails. The song is probably my favorite example.

At first he tries to process his heartbreak through writing a song. Nice. Normal. But then! He figures this can’t just be a song for only him to know. This will be the new school song. A song every Hillerska student must know and sing for years to come. Don’t worry that some of the actual lyrics are “If you saw me here today, Saw how longing makes me weak”. He crammed the word “Hillerska” in one time, so no one could possibly figure out the real meaning.

And is he going to subtly slip the new song into the mix of some ordinary school event? NO! It’s going to make its debut at the Valentines ball. Stop the party, turn on the lights, and make every single student stand in a circle and watch him sing his love song new school song directly to his ex-boyfriend. My god, basically serenading Wille. Right in front of everyone, including his current date.

But keeping it for the school is not enough! He wants to sing his love song new school song at the Jubilee. An event he knows damn well will be broadcast on national television. And once again, singing the song directly to his ex-boyfriend. But with the extra bonus of singing the song directly to the Queen of Sweden as well. And then he had the nerve to be shocked and indignant when he was stopped. (Look, I get why he was upset and Jon-Olof is definitely an asshole, but let’s be real, from a PR perspective no one associated to the monarchy was ever going to let that song happen). No doubt he was FUMING when he had to sing the old song instead of his love song new school song to all of Sweden.

The whole thing was so completely unhinged and I loved him for that. Honestly, I hope he brings some of that into season 3. The monarchy can’t make him go away this time. They have to deal with him. And I hope he makes it absolutely exhausting for them.

And I hope he looks like this when he does it

[raincitygirl76]

Read the above!!!! OP tells the absolute truth. At the jubilee, Wilhelm is turning the inevitable media and public scrutiny of his every move to his own advantage, and reclaiming the narrative. Also reclaiming his agency to speak the truth in public about his own experiences.

Or perhaps reclaim is the wrong word. Claim might be a better one, since he never had said agency before. You can’t reclaim something you’ve never had. In 1.01 and in 1.06 he was made to read lies written by other people off a teleprompter and pretend they were his decisions and beliefs. He won’t do that anymore. He won’t be complicit in his own silencing any longer, and he’ll use cameras and public scrutiny to his own ends. Since they’re there anyway.

okay okay hear me out

the significance of wilhelm getting to reclaim being filmed by third parties

when the sex tape happened he was being filmed against his will and it basically destroyed his and simon's lives. he developed a whole fear of public speech around that too. no one would've blamed him if he let august do the speech instead.

but nope, he chose to stand there, make the speech, tell the truth, in front of official cameras and all of hillerska, under his own terms. and now when he makes that speech, even when jan-olof tells the official cameras to cut it off, the students are still filming and recording his speech. both times he's being filmed to be posted in social media, except one time it was against his will and now he gets to take advantage of it and tell the truth. this is reclamation.

[grapehyasynth]

young royals fic rec, 37/?

i’m (slowly) working my way through the wilmon tag on ao3 and thought that as i go i might shout out some fics i enjoy along the way! i’ve tagged authors where i knew their tumblr url, but please feel free to tag folks or dm me if you know ones i’ve missed!

see all my rec lists here

1. Maybe I should play it cooler than I am (or maybe I just can’t) by @sunshine-rudberg - When Erik finds something in their shared bathroom, Wille is faced with a lot of questions from his brother about his secret mystery boyfriend – while said boyfriend is in the room with them.

2. The bro-tap by @iwouldnevergetintofanfic - What if Wille bro-tapped Simon a little too hard after rowing practice in S1E2?

3. Say It Like You Mean It (with your fists for once) by otherky (historyofman) - It’s the wrong thing to say, and that’s something Simon’s grown accustomed to, because he can’t ever do anything fucking right anymore, but he hates the way it makes Wilhelm flinch when he hears it—hates the way Wilhelm’s looking at him like maybe none of this is worth it anymore. But most of all, he hates the way it makes Wilhelm turn on his heel and walk out that door.

4. sweet music by stargazers - Wilhelm finally finds a place to rest his head.

5. Yes, Of Course It Hurts by @thehyacinthsgirl - Wilhelm has spent the better part of his twenties pouring his soul into writing "Yes, Of Course It Hurts": a play that has altered the trajectory of his life. When he meets newly-famous actor/singer Simon Eriksson, Wille is instantly drawn to the performer’s fierce kindness, talent, intelligence, and beauty.

6. Heedless Joy by @hergrandplan - Wille returns to Hillerska for the first time after his speech at the jubilee. He and Simon get ready to face the crowd (or their classmates) hand in hand.

7. I’m Losing by Your Side by @unfortunate17 - Simon’s always had a knack for neglecting himself in favor of others. It only gets worse when he notices that Wilhelm is struggling far more than he lets on.

[youngroyals-hc]

Wille and Simon are at the castle their final night before returning to Hillerska after the Jubilee day speech and Wille takes Simon's hand and starts to direct him to a wing they haven't been to yet. Simon follows along a little bemused because Wille seems so intent, but they reach a door that Wille pushes open to reveal a beautiful Fazioli grand piano in an airy sitting room. Wille tugs Simon over to the piano stool and they sit together. Wille's gaze darts around before settling on Simon's gaze and asking "will you play the song for me?" And Simon says "you mean the one from the ball?" And Wille nods his head and Simon huffs out a little laugh and says "it's not very happy Wille" and he replies "I don't care, you wrote it about me. No one's ever done that before" so Simon sings it for him while Wille closes his eyes and gently sways. When he finishes Wille opens his eyes and grins, clapping for Simon who laughs and hides his head in Wille's shoulder. He sits up and looks at Wille and says "now you play something for me." And Wille groans a little and says "but you're so much better than me, I was just made to learn for ages because apparently that's something a prince has to do." And Simon says "well at least you can read music! Surely you can still remember something" and Wille looks a little nervous but nods and settled his hands over the keys. He plays Simon Poulenc, and his fingers are sure in the movement. Simon almost stops breathing from concentrating on the sound Wille makes. When the piece finishes he just turns to Wille and stares before gently shoving him and saying "what the fuck Wille I thought you said you weren't very good!" And Wille goes pink and says "I'm not, I don't have the music... In me like you do. I mean 11 years of learning and that's all I've got to show for it? You've never had one lesson and you write these incredible songs!" And Simon just has to laugh because he knows Wille won't change his mind. Instead, he turns and says "maybe we could write a song together? With your theory and my so called innate talent, we could be the new Leonard and McCartney!" And Wille just barks out a laugh and says "oh yeah, you really think so? Well guess we better get started!"

As they laugh and make up silly lyrics and melodies together, Kristina walks by and stops when she hears them. She pokes her head around to glance at Wille and Simon at the piano, smiling and teasing each other. Her façade drops slightly, seeing for the first time her son interacting with someone who wasn't Erik so carefree and brightly. Something clicks inside her, and she realises that Simon isn't going anywhere. This isn't some little sexual exploration that Wille would eventually grow out of. Her son was in love, and nothing would change that.

[dreamyelectronicmusic]

My YR fics

maybe now maybe here tonight | 30k | rated M

Simon and Wille haven’t spoken to each other since “I hope you have a nice summer.” Simon has moved to Gothenburg, trying to put everything behind him and move on. It works fine until major news breaks on Wilhem’s eighteenth birthday.

Sharp Dressed Man | 3k | rated M

Even though Wille is no longer the crown prince, he still has to attend his mother’s silver jubilee. On the plus side, he looks really good in a suit.

One Word From You | WIP | rated M

When Sara’s boyfriend lands her in legal trouble, she assures Simon that it’s fine. One of Felice’s friends was able to help her and it’s all sorted now. Simon isn’t too happy with this explanation, even before he learns that the friend in question is none other than his ex, Crown Prince Wilhelm, who he hasn’t spoken to since Hillerska shut down five years ago.

[raincitygirl76]

Edvin Ryding is just so adorably enthusiastic about the show. And about the Wilhelm/Simon relationship.

SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP PUNCHING THE FLOOR KICKING THE AIR BANGING MY HEAD TO THE WALL FLIPPING THE TABLE RUNNING TO A SPEEDING TRAIN

[sflow-er]

Sunday snippet

Here's a little something from the second chapter of The Windsor, i.e. my aged-up aroace Henry character study.

This chapter is the first flashback to the years that have passed since Hillerska was shut down. I hope to be able to post it sometime in the new week, but please enjoy a spoiler-free piece of Henry's mind at the end of canon in the meantime!

To him, Hillerska had been a home away from home. The place where he had met his best friend, but also the place where he had started discovering himself, away from his parents’ expectations and oversight. He had been devastated to lose it over something that had happened to other people before his time. If it had even happened at all, as many of those allegations had sounded completely overblown. And even if a couple of things were more or less true, those were all issues that could be resolved. If not by the school, then by the students themselves. Just that spring, Henry, Walter and the other guys in their year had joined Wilhelm in rebelling against the worst parts of the hierarchy. Then they had all helped August to collect names to save their beloved school, and Vincent to stage a sit-in protest and stand up for their rights. Surely all those efforts should have proved that they could be trusted to fix what needed fixing if someone just pointed them in the right direction. Indeed, Henry and Walter had already envisioned themselves, after the reprieve of their second year, helping Wilhelm rule the dorm in their third. Like August, Vincent and Nils, but better. Queerer too, as Walter had also been inspired to come out as gay after Wilhelm’s Jubilee speech, and of course kinder to their first-years. Maybe even a tad bit more progressive if Simon was still around, which Henry assumed he would be.

The chapter itself is set in the autumn term after Hillerska's closing and focuses on Henry's difficulties adjusting to the new situation and where it leads him and Walter, but I thought this would make a nice snippet even for those who aren't reading along yet!

[raincitygirl76]

Reblogging to add tags from @sunnyelfs

1 day till more Wilmon moments to make us scream.. ❤️❤️

[kwonzoshi]

AU Where Erik is alive and things progressed just about the exact same.

Inspired By: @yet-another-greek-myth-gay

In the palace, 2 months after Wilhelm and Erik’s speeches at the Jubilee:

Wille is pacing back and forth, thumbnail in his mouth as his mind is spinning over the revelation that his brother was part of the homophobic hazing that Hillerska was now under investigation for. His brother, he thought as he inhaled deeply, rubbing his free hand over his chest slowly. He heard footsteps approaching and turned to face the door. Erik walked in, holding a small glass of whiskey which at his point was a permanent fixture in his hand. He watched as his brother beamed a smile at him before taking a small sip of his drink.

“They said you wanted to talk to me?” he started, seating himself on the arm of the nearest chair. “Is this about the papers and the fact that they’re blaming you for Hillerska’s potential closure?”

Wille shook his head, lowering his hands to his side but unable to stop himself from fidgeting.

“Well,” Erik slid into the chair’s actual seat, “I don’t want to say I told you so, but I did try to warn you against your anti-tradition speech as well as confessing that it was you in that video… All it did was open a can of worms that no one was ready for. Now you have to just… deal with the consequences of your actions.” he finished, gesturing with his glass.

Wille’s eyes narrowed slightly and an involuntary chuckle escaped his lips, “I guess I could say the same to you, Erik.” he said, crossing his arms over his chest. At his brother’s puzzled look, he took a breath and just spat it out. “I know you were there Erik, during that disgusting initiation. Where you and your little third year friends made the guys watch gay porn? And then beat the shit out of them if they got turned on? Yeah, that initiation.” he began to pace, and missed Erik’s eyes widening. “Where are the consequences to those actions, Erik?”

He could feel his anger rising now, the anxiousness making way for it by slowly disappearing with every word he spoke. Erik remained composed, “What the hell are you talking about Wilhelm?” He asked, his tone flat and almost dismissive.

“No!” Wille heard himself shout, his arms dropping, “you will not sit here and lie to me Erik. August is the one who told me and he wouldn’t lie about this, about you. He worships the ground you walk on. He would lick your shoes if you let him for Christ’s sake.” He shook his head, taking a deep breath while continuing to pace in front of his brother. “How could you do something like that, Erik? I thought you were accepting and that you cared about people.” He stopped pacing to face his brother again, “Is this why you told me to say it wasn’t me on the video? Because you can’t stand the fact your brother isn’t just a class traitor but also a homo?”

“Wille,” Erik stood, placing his glass on the side table and reaching out to Wille, “It’s not li-”

“I said don’t fucking lie to me,” Wille shouted, smacking his hand away. “All this time,” he continued, his voice cracking as the tears welled in his eyes, “I thought you loved me. That you were protecting me, taking care of me… I trusted you and listened to you and you didn’t even tell me that there would be an initiation… or-or just how bad those initiations could be… you left me there, alone with nothing protecting me from going through something like that… no friends… barely any contact… ho-how could you, Erik?” He locked eyes with his brother and the dam broke. The tears cascaded down his face in droves and he could feel his chest tightening as the sobs formed.

Erik said nothing, his face remained expressionless but his eyes glistened with the tears he wouldn’t dare let fall. “Wilhelm,” he said softly, pulling his little brother into a hug as he continued to sob. Wille didn’t have the energy to shove him off and he knew that even if he did, Erik would overpower him easily. They stood just like that for a while, Erik’s arms around Wille and Wille’s hands still at his sides. He refused to return the hug to this strange man that looked like his brother but couldn’t be him. Wille pulled back a bit to test if his brother would let him go. When he did he stepped back and turned to face away from him.

He sniffled, “Well,” he started, still not facing Erik, “are you going to say anything?”

Erik sighed, sitting back down and rubbing his hands across his face, decided to rely on his training. “Wille, I’m sorry. About all of it.” He grabbed his drink and downed the rest, letting the warmth travel down his throat before continuing. “I’m not proud of it, in the slightest.”

“You shouldn’t be,” Wille retorted, sparing him a glare over his shoulder before facing away again.

“Come on, Wille.” Erik said sharply, “It was a standard initiation, every first year has to go through it and every year they get crazier and crazier. That’s just what’s done at Hillerska. I think you’re just… too sensitive about such matters. And as far as the video of you and Simon is concerned, you have to admit you were thoughtless. Caught up in the moment and hey, I get it, I was young and horny too but at least I was discreet.”

Wille rounded on his brother, eyes sharp. “Are you fucking kidding me, Erik?” he said quietly, “I’m too sensitive about the fact you beat up other kids for being gay?” He shook his head, “So that’s it? You’re going to just blame me for the video, even though August is the one that recorded and posted minors having sex and your conscience is just fine about what you did to those first-years?”

“No,” Erik said, “I don’t blame you, I just said you weren’t discreet and no, my conscience is not just fine, Wilhelm. You have no idea what it was like back then for me, the peer pressure, the family pressure… you were just a kid, and it was never supposed to be something you needed to concern yourself with.” Wille opened his mouth to speak and Erik raised his hand to stop him, “Stop interrupting me and let me finish, okay?” He ran his hands through his hair in a way that mimicked his younger brother. “I didn’t tell you about the initiation because I made sure that it would never happen again. Not like that. I didn’t have the power to put a full stop to it but I did what I could. As far as the video, I do blame August for what he did and we are no longer on speaking terms. And you being gay? Come on, Wille, I have never, and I mean never, cared about such matters. You loving Simon is not the issue. It never has been, and it will never be. Your disregard for your title and who you are is the issue. You want to live a ‘normal life’ but that is just not possible for us, Wilhelm. We are expected to act with a certain level of decorum that others are not. We cannot make mistakes like others can because we are under constant watch… constant scrutiny. Even if it takes years for those mistakes to come to light, it’s never as simple as learning from them. The entire country will have their opinions, good or bad. That’s just how it is and no matter what I say, or how much growth I’ve had, the mistake was still made.”

Wille watched as Erik stood and made his way to the window, parting the curtain to look outside. “I love you, Wilhelm. Regardless of who you love. That will never matter to me, or to mom and dad. Even when we have to act for the family’s or the country’s best interest, we still love you. My love for you still doesn’t trump my responsibilities to the crown and I’m sorry for that.” He faced Wille, slipping his hands into the pockets of his pants.

Wille stood in silence, watching his brother. He wasn’t sure what to say, really. He cleared his throat, “So you don’t think I’m a disgusting homosexual class traitor, then?”

Erik threw back his head and laughed, “No, I don’t think that.” He walked over to Wilhelm, “you’re just my dumb little brother who acts before thinking, and I love you, you idiot.” They grinned at each other, “And just for your information, I’m releasing a statement about what I did to those first years… owning up to it and offering to make amends.” As Wille’s eyes widened he gave him a light punch on the shoulder, “Don’t act so surprised, it’s offensive.”

Wille wrapped his arms around his brother taking a deep breath. He felt his hands as they rubbed up and down his back, feeling relief creep up his entire body. He pulled back, running a hand through his hair, “Why did you have to be so fucking political at first?” He teasingly demanded, “I thought I was going to have to pretend you were dead for the next few years or something.”

“Oh, that’s a bit much don’t you think?” Erik responded, wrapping his arm around his not so little, little brother’s shoulder. “I honestly don’t know… defense mechanism maybe? Being prim and proper to save face? I’m so sorry, Wille, I sincerely am.” They walked out the room and made their way down the hallway. After a moment of silence Erik asked, “Why don’t you invite Simon over to game with us this weekend?”

Wille glanced up at Erik, “Really? Why?”

“Well, I’ve seen a lot of him online and I think it’s time to meet the guy that gave my brother the courage to come out to the entire world. Plus, I need to see what it is about this guy that has completely fried the two brain cells you had left.”

Wille laughed, “He didn’t fry my brain cells, you asshole.” They stopped at Wille’s door and he sighed, “Okay, I’ll ask if he’s free.”

“Great! Let me know and I’ll make sure we have snacks and drinks.” He turned to walk away.

“Hey,” Wille said, stopping him in his tracks. He looked back at him, “I love you too.”

Erik smiled warmly, “I know, Wilhelm.” With that he turned and made his way down the hall. It wasn’t a perfect conversation and not everything was resolved but it was as good a start as any. Luckily they had more than enough time to get it all right.

[domtheforestgnome]

Moments my heart sequentially broke for Simon in season 2 part 2

The horror in his eyes. This whole scene. Constant pain.

When him inviting Marcus for the ball got rejected (AGAIN) but still as always played it cool.

When everything started to collapse...

...and he realised he said too much.

When Wille told him he gives up and then Marcus came from the bathroom and Simon just pretended nothing happened.

When he wnet outside worried.

I just... It was a relief but his visible longing made my feeling so mixed up. I shed tears for that boy (and Wille too).

No, you're not, baby!

When his version of Hillerska anthem went rejected by Jan-Olof, all the work he and other people put in it wasted.

And mostly I was angry because the choir conductor said there will be some important people at the jubilee and that it could be good for his singing talent in the future. They took a chance from him.

When he learned about August...

...felt betrayed by Wilhelm...

...and powerless bc justice works different for people like August.

When he was worrying bc Wille disapeared.

When he wanted to be honest and fair to Marcus but the guy made him feel guilty again.

When he learnt about Sara's betrayal. I stopped breathing.

When he did it for his family.

Part 1: here

[gulliblelemon]

gulliblelemon’s pining fics

(You can also find lists here: all, angsty, hurt/comfort, fluffy)

i want it to be easier (canon, T, 1.4k) - pining Missing moment with Simon, Rosh and Ayub from s2e5 after "Did he just say he'd give up the crown for you?"

See You (Soon) (AU, T, 18k) - fluff, pining Wille didn't go to Hillerska but sees Simon at the jubilee. And does everything in his power to see him again. And again.

The Umbrella (AU, T, 35k) - pining A University AU in which Simon and Wilhelm meet by accident. They continue to bump into each other until they start to form a tentative friendship.

Making Music (AU, M, 15k) - fluff, pining A non-royal AU where both Simon and Wilhelm are on a three week intensive music course in the old Hillerska building.

Where We Left Off (AU, T, 84k) - angst, pining, hurt/comfort Simon meets Wilhelm by accident in the wake of Erik's sudden death. This story follows their lives through the years, and through more of their accidental and on-purpose meetings.

Paper Frogs and Fairy Tales (AU, T, 21k) - fluff, pining Simon works in a bookshop. Wilhelm shows up for a royal book event. Neither of them are particularly pleased with this set up... at first.

Why'd You Invite Me In The Middle Of The Night? (AU, T, 11k) - angst, pining Wilhelm and Simon were best friends at school, until Wilhelm pushed Simon away and stopped speaking to him. Years later, Simon receives a text from Wille inviting him to his wedding.

Multicoloured Snapshots (AU, T, 6k) - fluff, pining Linda is getting remarried. Simon approves of her husband-to-be but the wedding preparations he's gotten roped into are a huge hassle. At least the photographer is cute...

Worth The Wait (AU, T, 16k) - angst, pining What would happen if Wille arrived at Hillerska already in a relationship. The story of Wille and Simon (and Felice's) friendship over the years as they grow closer and ignore the obvious.

Future Favourite Regret (AU, T, 12k) - fluff, pining Simon spots Wille across a crowded room. After spending a night together, they go their separate ways. But apparently the universe thinks they're not done yet.

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I love the intimacy in these gifs of them kissing. It isn’t just sexy, although yes, it’s VERY sexy. But they don’t kiss like it’s foreplay to hurry through on their way to the main event. They kiss like each other’s lips are the only source of oxygen in the room and they’ll suffocate without it.

Yeah, Simon already has his shirt off, and I’m pretty sure both of them will both be entirely naked in a few minutes. But the way they kiss each other is something else.

I’m not sure why the intimate scenes in YR are so good. Part of it, I think, is that there’s a lot emotional intimacy that goes along with the physical. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with titillating intimate scenes between characters whose attraction is primarily physical. Those can be plenty of fun to watch too, in a different way.

But the emotional closeness in the intimate scenes in YR is next level. Wille and Simon want each other very badly. They are horny as hell in these gifs, and can’t keep their hands off each other. But they also really care about each other. The mutual affection and trust come through along with the sexual desire. And the desire to kiss as well as the desire to get naked.

I don’t have anything against casual sex, either on screen or in real life. I’ve been known to have casual sex. But as a viewer, the emotional intimacy that shines through in the Wille and Simon intimate scenes is what makes them magical. Because there is nothing casual here. They are both ALL IN. And they trust each other implicitly, even though they haven’t been together long (and I doubt either of them really knows what they’re doing). I’m not explaining myself very well here.

When I was in my casual sex days, I had some one night stands that were…less than memorable. Then discovered recurring friends with benefits arrangements, and the sex was better. Because even if the woman was someone I was physically attracted to but didn’t have strong emotional feelings for, us having been together a few times before meant there was more mutual trust. And thus the sex was better, at least for me. It was still casual, but it wasn’t like being with a virtual stranger. And Wilhelm and Simon have trust by the bucketload.

The Wille and Simon scenes, even the ones that don’t end up with sex, often feel so emotionally intimate that it’s like the rest of the world doesn’t exist. The scene in the coat closet in 2.06, they don’t even kiss, just hold hands, nudge foreheads, and hug. And yet when Jan-Olof says “Crown Prince” and interrupts them, I want to scream at him to fuck off and give them their damn privacy, can’t he see he’s interrupting them?

They don’t really have privacy in the coat room( they’re out of earshot as long as they don’t talk too loud, but they’re not entirely out of sight), and they don’t even kiss. But their short but intense conversation and their actions to be physically close (handholding, hugging) feel just as emotionally intimate as the half-naked fish scene in the gifs above. Even though they’re fully-clothed in the coat closet and don’t even kiss. It feels like they’re in a private bubble that nobody can or should intrude on.

The coat room scene is similar to their first kiss in 1.02. Technically they’re in a public hallway. It’s deserted because everyone else is in the common room glued to the horror movie. But even though they’re technically not in private, the kissing scene in 1.02 feels very private and very intimate, like they’re in this bubble nobody can puncture.

To get back to the actual gifs from 1.05, both the sex scenes and all the other Wilmon scenes convey an emotional intimacy that is very sexy. Witness the passionate kissing in the gifs above. They’re already starting to get naked, and technically they could be focusing on faster clothing removal rather than more kissing. But they want to kiss just as much as they want to take each other’s clothes off.

Plus, this is their second time having sex. And they know they have plenty of “gaming time” before Linda calls them for dinner. They’re not in a rush. They think they have all the time in the world, don’t realize that by the end of 1.05, all hell will have broken loose. And they won’t have sex again until 2.05, several months later.