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[musette22]

You know you're hashtag blessed when you have fandom friends in other parts of the world who care enough to send you Stucky birthday cards (this one by the incredibly talented @hopelessartgeek) even though they're not in the same fandom anymore 🥹 Love you forever, my bfff @rainbowsandcoconut 💗💫🦩

[subtle-as-an-earthquake]

Get attacked!! ✨🌈SEND THIS TO OTHER BLOGGERS YOU THINK ARE WONDERFUL. KEEP THE GAME GOING🌈

Aawww this is so sweet, thank you so much, darling! 🥰 I think you and your incredible blog are absolutely wonderful too!! 💗 Sending all the hugs your way, and happy TAOTU anniversary to you! 🫶🏼

[trulybetty]

birthdays, besties & bravos

Pairing: Poppy x Dieter, Ava x Dieter & Bryony x Dieter Warnings: mentions of alcohol consumption Word Count: 1,591 Happy Birthday Heidi (@wildemaven)! We really hope you don't mind, but Lellen (@gnpwdrnwhiskey) and I took Poppy out for some birthday celebrations in honour of your special day, upon the insistence of Ava & Bryony! We hope you enjoy it! xx

A/N: you don't have to know how everyone is if you would like to read on, but you can learn about Poppy, Ava & Bryony in the following: - Sweet Creature by @wildemaven - Conversations with a Movie Star by @gnpwdrnwhiskey - Chiffon by @trulybetty

“Was that a baby goat you just herded out your back door?” Ava asked, her arms crossed on the back of the sofa where she was kneeling, having watched Bryony shoo the animal out of her back door.

Bryony huffed as she brushed her hands off on her jeans, “Don’t ask.”

“Dieter?” Ava asked still.

“Dieter.” Bryony muttered as she picked up a serving tray of margaritas and an array of cheese and crackers. “Is that my shirt?” She asked Ava as she rounded the kitchen island to the expansive living area cornered by plush sofas.

Ava plucked a glass from Bryony as she passed, turning around to plop herself back down onto the sofa, “Yep,” she replied with a responding pop, “I mean, you have a stylist as a best friend, only fair you share the spoils.”

Bryony rolled her eyes playfully, “I suppose, it does look good on you.”

Ava smiled, pleased at the compliment, “I was thinking just the same.”

Bryony continued across the living room, stopping only to place the tray down on the coffee table and scowl at the fact the damn hippo coffee table had been switched out on her again. However there were more pressing matters to attend to than her husband's interior decor tastes.

“Here you go love,” Bryony handed a margarita glass to Poppy who was sitting crossed legged on the armchair that matched the sofa Ava was now stretched across, margarita glass in hand as she reached for the charcuterie board.

Poppy looked up from her phone, “Thanks,” she responded despondently as she took the drink.

Bryony and Ava shared a look across the room, “Still haven’t heard from him?” Bryony asked.

Poppy sighed, tucking the phone at her side, “No, nothing.” 

“Fuck him,” Ava decreed and Bryony shot her a look that said tone it down. “What?” she asked, giving Bryony a confused look.

Taking a seat on the love seat, Bryony brought her drink to her lips, tucking her feet under her. “I’m sure he has a good reason why he hasn’t messaged you.”

“It’s her birthday.” Ava deadpanned, ignoring the second shooting glare Bryony was sending her.

Bryony glanced at her watch, “Look, Cricket came by earlier,” she said referring to one of her best friends and Hollywood stylist, “and she left me some bougie outfits for us to pick through. Though,” she shot a look at Ava, “she says all the pieces have to be returned this time.”

“Pft, I appreciate it more than any snobby rich bitch would have.”

Bryony rolled her eyes, “Anyway, we’ve got an hour until the car comes to pick us up,” she gave Poppy a soft smile, “why don’t we go and get ready for a night of celebrating our darling Poppy and using Dieter’s credit card to open a tab?” she ended with a wink at Poppy who couldn’t help but smile in response.

“Okay,” Poppy agreed before she downed her margarita.

“Woo! That’s the spirit!” Ava applauded, her drink in the air in a one sided toast to Poppy’s change in demeanour. “I saw a super sexy dress that you’ll look to die for in, come on!”

Bryony stood to follow the two women up the stairs to her bedroom, “How much did you go through up there Ava?”

It was over an hour later when they finally got into the waiting car. Situated in the back seats of the luxury Lincoln, Poppy sat in the middle tugged at the dress she was wearing.

“Do you think this is too short?” she asked.

Bryony, head down texting furiously, didn't stop to look up, “First of all, stop tugging it, that’s how the sequins fall off. Second, you look stunning,” the emphasis of the word had her accent coming out thicker than usual.

Ava snorted, “I’ll never get over that accent.” 

Bryony ignored her, “You’re going to be fighting off the attention this evening.”

“Yeah, Dieter doesn’t know what he’s missing.” Ava scoffed, “Oo, actually, selfie!”

Ava extended her arm, holding her phone high to capture all three of them in a frame, everyone leaning in for the shot. Poppy forced a smile as the phone’s camera snapped a series of photos.

“Perfect!” Ava declared as she reviewed the photo, “There we go, maybe now he’ll see what he’s missing out on,” Ava said, scrolling through the pictures and picking one to post on her Instagram story.

Poppy’s phone chimed, breaking the silence that had settled in the car, “Shit, shit, shit, shit!” she cursed as she scrolled through the message.

“What’s wrong?” Bryony asked.

“There’s been a burst pipe at the gallery.” Poppy’s eyes widened as the reality of the situation kicked in. “Oh my God. The artwork! Do we have enough insurance to cover any damages?” she said, speaking more to herself than the other two women.

“Don’t worry,” Bryony reassured, instructing the driver to make a detour. “We’ll stop by, check the situation. This is why insurance was created, you can assess the damage. Then we’ll carry on with our plans.”

“I can’t believe this is happening, today of all days,” Poppy groaned, pressing her palm against her forehead.

“Shouldn't there be someone you pay to deal with this? Your Dieter is loaded, isn't he?” Ava asked, “I thought it was only Bryony’s Dieter who spent money on random shit like farm animals.”

Bryony furrowed her brow and rolled her eyes, a common occurrence with Ava, “First they’re adopted not purchased and second… yeah I got nothing, we have two hippo tables now.”

Poppy’s phone buzzed again; it was a message from Dieter, finally. ‘Just saw the picture Ava posted. Poppy, you look incredible, love you.’ Poppy's heart sank.

“Well, would you look at that,” Ava said, peering over Poppy’s shoulder at the message. “He’s alive after all.”

It didn’t take long for the trio to arrive at the gallery, Bryony instructed the driver to go grab a coffee and she’d call them back when they were ready. Climbing out the three took in the front of the building, the lights were all out. 

“That’s strange,” Poppy remarked as she fumbled in her purse for her keys.

“What’s that?” Bryony asked as she tapped away at her phone.

“Diem was the one who sent the text, but it doesn’t look like anyone is here.” She said as she put the keys in the lock.

Ava, who had her hands cupped to the side of her face peering into glass windows of the gallery, confirmed Poppy’s observation, “Yeah, I’m not seeing anyone.”

Bryony grabbed Ava by the elbow and spoke through gritted teeth, “Maybe it’s out the back, did you think about that?”

Ava’s eyes widened, “Y-yeah, totally probably out the back.”

Poppy, too distracted now with the lock, swung the door open and stepped into the dark of the gallery’s main entrance.

“Hello, Diem?” she called out, cursing as she tugged on her dress and several sequins fell to the floor, “I know, I know Bry.” she said, expecting a scolding from the older woman but when she was met with silence she was confused, “Bryony?” she got no response, “Ava?” silence still. 

Groping in the dark she reached the wall for where she knew where the light switches for the main room were. It took several stabs in the dark until she found the switches, the lights stuttered before they lit up fully, “That’s bet–”

Poppy didn’t get a chance to finish.

“SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”

The room was full of friends and family, all beaming smiles as they raised glasses in toast to Poppy.

Dumbfounded, Poppy didn’t notice as Dieter stepped away from the crowd, a bouquet of soft blush poppies in his hand.

“Happy birthday Poppy.” he murmured into her ear, as she noticed the sea of poppies that filled the space that didn’t hold family and friends.

“Dieter, you planned this?”

“Hm hm,” he nipped at her ear as his free hand trailed down from her waist to the hem of her dress, “This is new.”

She caught her breath as his fingers toyed with the hem, his fingers brushing her bare thigh, “Bryony let me borrow it.”

His fingers moved higher, “I think I might be writing her a cheque, because this dress is not going back.”

“Dieter,” Poppy hissed as she pushed his hand back down from under her dress.

He laughed, “Later Pops.”

Placing the bouquet into her hands, Dieter took her face in his hands and leaned in closer, his deep brown eyes captivating hers. His lips were mere inches away from hers and with the same lightness that his fingers had touched her dress he brushed his lips against hers and kissed her. His hands moved slowly to the back of her neck, as if they were meant to be there forever, sending tingles down Poppy’s spine.

He was the one person who could make her forget everything else in the world. Dieter pulled away after a few moments leaving Poppy feeling breathless and wanting more.

“I thought you forgot.” she breathed out, her eyes still closed.

He brushed a thumb over her lips, “How could I forget Pops?” 

“You had me fooled.”

“It would have ruined the surprise, I’m sorry.” He leaned down to kiss her lips again.

She smiled, her eyes now open and looking at his, “It’s okay, you can make it up to me.”

“I can? How's that?” he asked, his head cocked to the side, a coy boyish smile on his face.

“Oh, I can think of a few things.”

[bluebellofbakerstreet]

Happy birthday!

Thank you so very much! 💙

[blmpff]

Just wanted to say thank you for all your trope compilations and update posts! 🙏

Hi! You're the welcomest 😎🫶

[pedrito-friskito]

i just want you to know that i think about strawberry wine approximately 2 times a day

oh sweet nonnie so do I….to be quite honest I’ve been procrastinating writing it lately because I know I’m getting closer and closer to the end and I don’t want it to be over but I know the story will have run it’s course by the time I get there and that’s both a beautiful and terrifying thing 🤍

[luna-rainbow]

Hi Luna. Thank you for answering my question about Bucky and sleep. I knew you would get round to it eventually and that you would be thorough and insightful in your research (as always). I am grateful for the metas that you write, and for all your contributions to fandom.

Thank you for the kind words 🥹🥹 I’m glad it made its way to you!

[percyjacksonfan3]

💛 Send this to ten bloggers you think are wonderful. Keep the game going! I hope you're having a beautiful day darling, sending lots of love your way! 💛

It always gives me the biggest smile to see you on my dash and now you send me this lovely ask? I am currently this gif:

Everyone go follow @skinnyscottishbloke rn bc they are absolutely wonderful and you will not regret it a bit 💖

[musette22]

💝✨️Happy Valentines Day my darling Minnie Bean! ✨️💝

Happy Valentines day, my love!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Love you to bits, sending so many hugs and kisses and aaaaall the love!! 💝💝💝

[subtle-as-an-earthquake]

here’s your christmas card! 🥰

lulu, oh my god 🥺🥺🥺 this is genuinely the sweetest, loveliest, most heartwarming thing ever? 😭💓 i can't even begin to tell you how happy receiving this beautiful little christmas card made me 🥺❤️ first of all, this whole concept of sending people little christmas cards is so very 'you' - so kind and thoughtful and generous and sweet!! and the fact that they're handwritten in your lovely handwriting makes it even more personal and wonderful ✨️ such a lovely idea!

i am so incredibly grateful to have gotten to know you this year too, and our conversations (*essay exchanges) genuinely have come to mean more to me than i can say. it's been such a joy flailing over and lovingly dissecting our favourite boys' brains and their relationship together, and i'm so excited to do it some (*a lot) more in the new year 🥰 and obviously, i cannot forget to mention your absolutely masterful writing. your incredible stories and unbelievable talent have awed and inspired me so, so much these past few months, and have brought me so much joy and comfort to boot (understatement of the century, but you know how i feel 💗)

you're an absolute gem of a person, loveliest lulu. thank you for existing and making the world and this little space a better place, and thank you again for this incredibly sweet card 💘 wishing you the warmest, cosiest, most wonderful christmas with your loved ones, and a 2024 in which all your wildest dreams come true! you deserve it more than anyone 🎄🌟🫶🏼💕

[trulybetty]

Happy Friday Eve, friend 💚

Who needs an excuse for The GIF ™️ anyway

Happy Friday Eve indeed, and a Happy Friday Eve to you too friend!

It’s been a week but I just got off of work, month end is in the books, I’m off tomorrow and an obnoxious coffee was consumed today! 🙌

Then to top it off I have this waiting for me in my inbox?! 🥰

Thank you for the gift of The Gif™️ always good for any and all occasions and never needs an excuse or gift wrap!

Made my evening, thankyou 😘♥️ xx

[indiebluecrown]

Hi! My brother keeps recommending Fall Through Time to me but I see that it was never fully uploaded to AO3– do you plan to eventually post the whole story there? Thanks!

HI!

(So sorry I haven't replied until now, for some reason I never really get tumble notifications anymore so I've just seen this.)

I'm waiting to post all the chapters to Ao3 once I've finished writing the story and posting the whole thing to Fanfiction.net

Then I am planning on going through the first 30 or so chapters and re-writing them so they are closer to my current writing (I've been writing this story since 2015 can you believe it 😭). The other chapters all need to be edited and checked for inconsistencies.

Long story short, as I edit and polish up each chapter, I'll post them onto Ao3!!

I've been incredibly busy IRL and also been working on an original novel, so that has been taking up all my writing headspace!!

Sorry for the long ramble, but if you do want to get started on FTT, it's over 850k words on FFN right now and 221 chapters! I have about 20 chapters left, which I am hopefully going to get to soon!

[jbarneswilson]

I really appreciate your Sarah headcanons/fics! You make her sound like such a real person I could meet and befriend 🧡

i, um, i… nonnie. thank you. thank you so much

my heart. it is warmed.

[pedrito-friskito]

Kay! Just popping in to let you know you're so cool that whenever I see you on my dash

that's my mutual right there, kicking ass and being

Sending you lots of love!

LJ!!!! my darling sweet angel this was such a sweet message to receive 🥹🥹🥹 the feeling is so mutual - every time your icon pops up on my dash I get all

love you so so much 🩷🩷🩷 hope you’re having the best day!!

[luna-rainbow]

You're amazing

Nonnie you are the sweetest 🥹 You made my week 💕💕