#monthly faves

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Our September & October recs ❤️

make lemonade by @smc-27 (book-verse)

@dot524: This author consistently posts stellar works but I often finish wanting more of that world. This one is nice and long — yay! I loved this meet-cute where Alex’s daughter Claudia has a lemonade stand and Henry is one of their favorite customers. This was a bit of an exploration of divorced dad (single dad) Alex. His mixed feelings about coparenting and starting a new relationship were nicely developed. Such a great warm fuzzy fic, with a nice bit of angst and character development mixed in to make things interesting. And I loved the kid character, Claudia!

falling in love (in the cruelest way) by @coffeecatsme (book-verse)

@suseagull04: This road trip AU is so fun, partly because of how soft our favorite boys are, but also just because of Alex's bright personality throughout the whole thing, and the faith and hope that's a critical part of the book!

we should get married by @smc-27 (book-verse)

@suseagull04: I had heard people talking about this green card marriage AU for months, and the hype was definitely warranted (as with all of this author's writing)! Little details from the book used in a new way, instant attraction, both of them being exactly what the other needs, exploration of other relationship dynamics within the book... this fic has so much depth in its 4 chapters, and it's fantastic!

Cleansing Downpour by @sprigsofviolets (book-verse)

@na-dineee: It often seems like things between June and Nora were always easy, like they were just meant to be. But what if it wasn't that simple? Feeling stuck in life, June is caught between writing a book she’s starting to hate, and navigating her growing feelings for her best friend. A beautifully written story of change, friendship and love, and figuring out who you really are.

runaway now and forever more by tonystarked (book-verse)

@na-dineee: Aged Alex and Henry, a US Senator and an English Prince, have been pining for each other for what feels like forever. Could tonight, at a glamorous charity event, finally be the night they open up to one another? This beautifully heart-wrenching and incredibly poetic fic has been stuck in my head ever since I read it!

The Candy Tax by @hgejfmw-hgejhsf (book-verse)

@suseagull04: This fic is absolutely adorable! It's the perfect nostalgia trip for anyone who went trick or treating, and it incorporates some of the pop culture references from the book in the best ways that just add to what make this fic so cute!

Heart enough by @hgejfmw-hgejhsf (book-verse)

@suseagull04: What if Henry's the one who has to travel for the apology tour and instead of celebrating New Year's, they have a Halloween party? This fic adds so many layers and soft moments to the original, but still includes the heart and references we all love!

Halloween at Kensington by @hgejfmw-hgejhsf (book-verse)

@suseagull04: This is the Arthur POV of Halloween when his kids are little I didn't know I needed until I read it- this is so adorable, and Henry and Phillip's characterization in it is perfect!

I was cold as a stone (but I found what I'm lookin' for) by @miharaikko (book-verse)

@na-dineee: Author Henry has retreated to a small, secluded cabin in the mountains, hoping it will spark some writing inspiration. That's where he meets Alex, the owner of the cabin... The mountain and campfire vibes are absolutely wonderful. It's such a fluffy and heartfelt one-shot – just as recommendable as the other fics in the Flufftober: A Red Umbrella Collection.

Red, White and Royal Switcheroo by @xthelastknownsurvivorx (book-verse)

@suseagull04: This body swap AU left me wondering how everything would have been different in the rest of the story- it's that good! It has the heart and content of the original, plus moments that are brand new- and watching the boys pretend to be each other is fantastic!

Oblivion by @milowren29 (book-verse)

@dot524: This story has been on my reading list for a while and wow, did it live up to expectations! Alex and Henry are kidnapped during their visit to the hospital, and they trauma-bond during their experience. But what will happen afterward? How will this change things between them? The action, angst, and longing in here is spot-on and the storytelling is so well-done.

Sounds of Someday by dazedandconfused (book/movie-verse)

@na-dineee: USA 1972, three weeks on a road trip on the 'road to nowhere' heading toward Texas: writer Henry and farm boy Alex. This fic is so layered and full of hurt and emotions. The ending completely knocked the wind out of me. An absolute masterpiece, please everyone, read it – it's phenomenally good in terms of language, storytelling, and capturing the spirit of the time !!

blizzards and broken boundaries by @gayhoediaz (book-verse)

@na-dineee: Age gap – I love this trope with Henry and Alex. Here, it’s a 20+ year difference: Alex is a student, Henry his professor. Alex makes the move, Henry is very amenable. The alternating POV is so cleverly done, the tags say PWP, but I definitely felt all the feelings. Absolutely delicious!

These violent delights by @lizzie-bennetdarcy (book-verse)

@suseagull04: Henry as a vampire hunter in this fic is such an intriguing concept and the backstory of it and the fic's conflict is so well done!

With magic soakin' my spine, can you read my mind? by @hgejfmw-hgejhsf (book-verse)

@suseagull04: Pining and magic and revelations abound in this fic that's written so well, it gave me chills. This fic is definitely a must-read if you want a canon divergent fic that has just a hint of magic!

to belong to a family (even beyond this world) by @read-and-write- (book-verse)

@suseagull04: The Mexican part of Alex's heritage absolutely shines through in this- and this is definitely a fic you want to read if you want Día de los Muertos fic and all the Arthur feels! I also love all the neurodiversity in this fic!

A Beautiful Reality by @tinyarmedtrex (book-verse)

@na-dineee: Priest!Henry is back. The second part of The Only Heaven I'll Be Sent To Is When I'm Alone With You is out!! And – surprise: He’s not a priest anymore. But it’s not that easy to shake off those deeply rooted beliefs and Catholic guilt. Luckily, Alex is so patient and totally in love.

The Brightest Star by @aforgottennymph (book-verse)

@dot524: Single dad Alex meets children’s book author Henry, and they connect immediately. The obstacle in this story is Alex’s sense of duty to his daughter, Bia. She’s quick and creative, and she’s brimming with opinions. I’m a bit picky about OC’s and kids in fics, but this one was so well done. It’s full of fun dialogue and well-realized feelings and angst. Definitely check it out!

A Love That Haunts the Land by @14carrotghoul (book-verse)

@suseagull04: Once again, this author has blended Mexican culture and RWRB in a way that's so authentic- plus there's magic! This is one you won't want to miss!

check out our past Monthly Faves here ❤️

[honeysweethol]

June faves 💕

[nullroid]

My favourites of November

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1. Into the drowning deep by Mira Grant ( this launched my reading joy again so thank you Mira)

2. Lil Halloween party with my friends where I did a BG3 clown makeup for both me and my partner. It sure was something

3. New insulin pump!! My old one was dying so I'm super happy about having the updated tech now

4. Meet-up with coworkers. We went to an arcade bar 🍻

[closetdbisexual]

favorite first watches of july, 2024

Bound - 4 and 1/2 stars

Parting Glances - 3 and 1/2 stars

Love Liza - 3 and 1/2 stars

The Talented Mr. Ripley - 4 stars

[inthecemetery-a]

since the month is nearly up

[cashmoneychiyo]

Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun Chapter 149 © Cash Money Chiyo (@grolia, jinky, @waxlightjohn, and our newest member bissou!)

[yoru-no-seiiki]

“Lie to me, cheat on me, I don’t care. Just do your job and all’s fair.”

— yandere! rent-a-boyfriend x apathetic! reader

tw/cw: no smut, but this account needs a revive so… reader is gender neutral but i hc them as a dommy mommy. more headcannony than a proper story.

You met him after he managed to con one of your friends at work. Posing as this suave, nice guy, who happened to lack the money to support himself. The one time your friend finally put trust in someone else, that was the time it was completely broken. Turned to ash and bones.

You remember the night your friend came to you, eyes red-rimmed and voice trembling as they recounted the whole ordeal. How he’d slipped into their life so seamlessly, with that charming smile and easy laugh, only to hollow them out from the inside. Every word he’d said was carefully crafted, every gesture perfectly calculated to lure them into a false sense of security. And when they finally realized the truth—when the money was gone and so was he—it wasn’t just their savings he’d taken. It was their ability to trust, to hope, to believe in people again.

And so you decided to take him for yourself.

You remember the look of relief, and then recognition before it settled into confusion with the slight hint of derision.

He was perfect.

“If you managed to fool them, then you’ll do a good job fooling my own parents.”

You needed him. He needed you. It was the perfect agreement. His confidence was alluring as it was powerful. The way he turned heads just by being in the room. And the sex? Simply amazing. I mean, if he managed to make your prude of a friend to buckle then it must’ve counted for something.

Sure, the look in their eyes when you brought him to work one day was horrific. But they’ll get over it you think.

After all, you’d made your choice, and you weren’t about to apologize for it. Maybe it was reckless, maybe even cruel, but there was something about him that kept you hooked. The way he carried himself, all charm and sharp edges, like he knew exactly how far he could push before breaking someone. It wasn’t love, not really, but it was magnetic, intoxicating. Besides, your friend would move on eventually—people always did— it was the natural course of things. You told yourself it wasn’t your responsibility to mend what he’d shattered, even if the shame clawed at you every time their gaze lingered, silent and accusing. You shrugged it off.

But then suddenly he began to act nice? You could feel the gradual loss of his impassivity. How he suddenly became interested in what you were doing, saying and most importantly disinterested in the money you gave him.

“Don’t you get it—? I - I can’t believe I’m even saying this myself - but I love you. I fell for you. And I don’t even know why—“

“Stop.” You pinched the bridge of your nose. A puff of moisture blows through the air as seasons passed and winter has arrived. Frustrated that the one thing you had over him was now seen as no longer valuable. But then realized . . . , “You know what? S’long as it makes the job easier for you.”

With the last smoke from your cigar, you press the tip of it to his nose. Ash, skin and snow collide.

You thought it was better for the both of you. He could have the so called love of his life, and you could spend a bit less trying to keep him tied to you as long as he was useful. However, what you needed from him wasn’t just love, it was strength, not this blubbering piece of mess that kept stuttering the moment you two were left alone.

He was turning weak. Pathetic. Something you didn’t need nor want in a partner.

Too bad he knew you too well. He knew that you were going to leave him behind. He knew that he only had moments to waste before all of this would be over.

So on Christmas Eve, he plans it all out. The meal, the lighting, the music.

He did what he always did best—he made those moments count. His words were sharp, like knives carefully aimed to slice through your resolve, each one designed to remind you why you’d stayed this long. He painted pictures of what you’d lose, of how lonely it would be without him, and how no one else could ever understand you the way he did. His smile was bittersweet, a mask for the desperation lurking underneath.

And it ends with a cheer,

all of this so that he could drug you.

And at last, with a kiss to your lips he mouthed, “Happy Holidays.”

[Author’s Note] Reader definitely comes from a Mafia family of sorts.

[redundantz]

Some of my anime art style inspirations 💕 Mononoke - (2007) Demon Slayer - (2019 ~) Hellsing - (2001 / 2006-2012) The Record of Lodoss War - (1990/1998) Pokemon: Gotcha! - (2020) Cybersix - (1999) Trigun - (1998) Mushishi - (2005-2015) Vampire Hunter D - (2000) Panty & Stocking - (2010) Monthly Girls Nozaki-Kun - (2014) Inuyasha - (2000-2010) The Great Pretender - (2020) Angels Egg - (1985)

[baddestbittyontheblock]

december fic recs

❅ whew, i've been gone for a while. but i've missed making these fic recs. so in the spirit of the new year, i wanted to appreciate my faves that i read during december!! please enjoy!! ❅

❅ remember to like and reblog the works you enjoy in order to support each incredible writer!! ❅

❅ however, make sure you read the information on each story themselves such as triggers & warnings. this is also for 18+ ❅

❅ if you’d like me to remove your fic from this list, message me! ❅

celebs

billie eilish

��� nectar by @retrobutterflies  billie eilish x fem!reader | 4k, sickening, cotton candy fluff

- you both admit the extent of your feelings between soft teasing and pretty kisses.

✱ there for you by @ifwbillie billie eilish x fem!reader | comfort, reassurance

-you’re sitting on your bed, wrapped in the blanket like it’s the only thing keeping you from falling apart.

✱ flicker of light by @astrcmoni billie eilish x fem!reader | 3.8k, angst, smoking, slight cussing

-two years after a devastating breakup, you unexpectedly cross paths with billie, the ex who shattered your heart, at a crowded party. as the night unravels, unresolved emotions, lingering tension, and unspoken truths collide, forcing you to confront the love and pain that still bind you.

✱ bleeding blue by ^ billie eilish x cosmetologist fem!reader | 10.8k, fluff, slight cussing

-after destroying her hair, billie turns to you, her fiancé, in hopes of you being able to fix it.

✱ eyes for you by @chrissv4mp billie eilish x reader | 2.5k, tiny outburst, small argument, jealous!reader, and billie acting like a huge cornball.

-when you find a wide-spread video of your childhood best friend kissing another popular social media star, you find yourself growing jealous. however, billie seems to think you're a little out of your mind.

✱ birthday wish by @moralesluvr billie eilish x reader | fluff

-billie’s house is buzzing with warmth, the faint hum of music mixing with the sound of laughter and clinking glasses filling your ears as you finish preparing pastries that you whipped up for billie’s birthday get-together.

✱ comfort billie by ^ billie eilish x reader | fluff, comfort

-comfort with girlfriend!billie

✱ the way you move on the dance floor by @eilishsmuse sorority president!billie eilish x sorority president!fem reader | drinking, drugs, partying, typical frat boys, swearing, mentions of throwing up, billie is literally the biggest flirt on campus but reader is an even bigger flirt, explicit content, soft billie, lowk romantic, cutoff smut

-both billie and you finally meet at a SAE party after being busy with all the rushing season going on. as the night goes on, it turns out that you and the pi phi president have a lot more in common than you thought. the two of you spend the rest of the night partying, drinking, dancing, and chatting. making a deal.

✱ fade into you by @vi-steponmeplease attentivegf!billie x insecure!reader | 1.1k, angst, fluff, self-doubt, emotional distress—nothing too serious

-when doubts about your worth drive a wedge between you and billie, an emotional confrontation reveals just how deep her love for you runs.

✱ look closely by @freshxsturniolo billie eilish x fem!reader | fluff

-you can't help but blurt out a laugh, a bit of champagne dribbling down your chin as your friends around you spoke loudly.

madison beer

✱ my favorite by @spanktony madison x fem!reader | 1.4k, established!relationship, fluff

-you and madison have a date in the library, according to you.

woso

alexia putellas

✱ busco lo de antes by @randombush3  alexia putellas x reader | 5.2k, brief mention of alcoholism

-you wake up but you're not sure where.

✱ te hacemos falta by ^   alexia putellas x reader | 4.7k, bit of smut

-you wake up but you're not sure where

✱ learning curve pt:2 by @girlgenius1111 alexia putellas x reader [& r's nephew] | very soft fluff, angst, kidfic.

-will tries to adjust, and so do reader and alexia. a phone call and a nightmare dampen will's spirits, but alexia and r try prove that they are there for him.

✱ injury by @helen-with-an-a alexia putellas x reader | 7.5k, smut, 18+, cunnilingus (face sitting; reader giving), anxiety

-reader gets an knee injury at it brings up some past emotions for alexia

✱ cheater by @mapis-putellas alexia putellas x reader

-alexia's sudden arrival immediately grabbed your attention, but it wasn't just the noise that alarmed you—it was the way she looked.

✱ good news by @ceesimz mom!alexia putellas x reader | hospital, concussion, loss of consciousness, though nothing too serious. smidge of angst, then just fluff.

-alexia gets injured, and you're left dealing with two upset children.

call of duty

simon riley

✱ simon blurb by @shotmrmiller simon riley x reader | smut

-imagine ghost helping you jerk him off

✱ simon series (pt:4) by @sunni-stuff dad!simon riley x mom!reader

-reader who gets pregnant off of a one night stand with some soldier during armed forces day, showing your appreciation for his service a little too well.

✱ eye catching by ^ simon x new!medic!reader

-of course, he noticed you. ghost noticed everything.

✱ rest in his care by @shizumi123yuki simon riley x reader | fluff

-after a long shift, you fell asleep in your work clothes, too exhausted to care for yourself. While you sleep, your husband, simon, quietly tends to your skincare routine and changes you into pajamas. You wake up touched by his thoughtful care.

men's soccer

pedri gonzalez

✱ iman by @pedriscroquettes pedri x reader | pure fluff

-your boyfriend loves you more than yesterday but less than tomorrow.

✱ not a lot, just forever by @purinfelix pedri x reader | fluff

-in which you have to remind your boyfriend to take care of himself while away

✱ speechless by @sargeant-bxrnes pedri x reader | 1.8k, arguments, jealousy, slight possessive!pedri. SMUT: grinding, fingering, dirty talk, unprotected, rough wall sex.

-pedri was mad and you couldn't get him to stop arguing; so you did something that left him speechless. or when you flash your boyfriend to shut him up.

✱ public secret by @coolemmasulivan2 pedri gonzalez x reader | 2.4k

-you're not together, but everybody knows that you're together.

✱ add up my love by @planetpedri pedri gonzalez x gn!reader | 0.2k

-pedri, despite just scoring a goal, can’t help but fine you in the crowd, and dedicate it to you.

✱ injured by @p8dris pedri gonzalez x footballer!f!reader | 0.5k, mention of an injury

-after you get injured during a game, pedri is the first person to come and find you.

pablo gavi

✱ loving & losing by @halfwayhearted pablo gavi x fem!reader | 1.15K+, angst, slight comfort, fluff-ish (?)

-everybody knew the two of you were broken up. everybody except, well, you and gavi... fortunately enough.

arcane

caitlyn kiramman

✱ drabble by @soft-beams caitvi x f!reader, established!vi x reader | suggestive?

-caitlyn's nervous and you're there to...help.

✱ sweetest obsession by @glitterandlasheshq commander caitlyn kiramman x reader

-it's easy to let things slip through the cracks during times of war and uncertainty. especially when its your commander doing the slipping up.

marvel universe

natasha romanoff

✱ the madness in me by @salem-witch-slut natasha romanoff x fem!reader | 6.1k, SEX POLLEN, enthusiastic consent, drug-induced sex, masturbation, fingering (N!receiving) pussy eating, (r!receiving), violent sex, mutual pining, confessions of love, reader is described as agoraphobic (fear of being in unsafe, unfamiliar environments), no use of y/n

-you and natasha get infected with an alien aphrodisiac that is supposed to induce heat cycles in many species. how will you both cope with this issue? (we all know how)

✱ there’s been no way for me to say (that i felt a certain way) by @keepingitformyself natasha romanoff x reader | college AU, fluff, angst

-natasha romanoff has loved you for ages and she could never seem to get it right.

✱ be my mistake by @bellaveux natasha romanoff x fem!reader | 19.8k, lots of angst, hurt/comfort??, cheating, insecure!reader, mentions of alcohol/drinking, implied smut, wanda being a good friend

-three years have passed since the divorce, since natasha hurt you and over time, you found yourself reflecting on the struggles you both went through, both as a couple and apart from each other. revisiting memories with your family draw you and natasha closer than you’ve been in years.

✱ just one more by ^ natasha romanoff x fem!reader | 6.3k, 18+ minors dni. smut; top!natasha, bottom!reader, inexperienced!reader kind of, lots of teasing, fingering (r! receiving), oral (r!receiving), heavy overstimulation, squirting, nat is pretty soft/and in love with reader

-natasha gets distracted from her work and refuses to pay attention to anything else but you.

✱ easier said than done by ^ natasha romanoff x fem!reader | 7.4k, hurt/comfort, angst, medic!reader, protective!natasha, injured!reader, injuries, blood

-she didn’t want you on this mission—her only thought was keeping you safe. but despite her efforts, even she couldn’t protect you from getting hurt.

✱ constant by @notanactressyayy natasha romanoff x reader | smut!, making out, g!p Natasha, guided masturbation, orgasm denial, unprotected sex (p in v), choking, swearing, homesickness, fluff, reconciliation.

-natasha and you were the only 'constant' in each other's lives. poor you, to think you could get over her so easily.

✱ undercover by @traveler-at-heart natasha romanoff x fem!reader

-natasha and you play a happy couple for an undercover mission.

✱ and my waves meet your shore by @keepingitformyself natasha romanoff x reader | angst, fluff, sad natasha

-natasha seems to have found silence in all the noise.

✱ learning to warm cold hands by ^ natasha romanoff x reader | fluff

-two people who love each other belong together. that’s it.

✱ little spidey by @yelenasdiary natasha romanoff x spider-woman!reader | 1.3K, angst, comfort, fluff, brief mentions depression & loneliness 

-after coming home from a long mission, you struggle to accept a little shift in your relationships.

✱ someone familiar by @please-destroy natasha romanoff x pregnant!reader | 7.6k

-Being able to build a family with the person you loved was a privilege. You knew that for Natasha, it was also a miracle.

fallout

lucy maclean

✱ transfem lucy nsfw blurbs by @mayasaurusss transfem!lucy maclean x gn!reader | reader who is described at one point to have a 'slit' (is a slit a hole? Is a hole a slit?), transfem Lucy, description of blood, heavy smut.

-what if the wasteland's craze got to lucy's head?

✱ married life by @alottiegoingon lucy maclean x fem!reader | lucy is a dork, established relationship, its 2296-2300ish, it takes place after fallout finale and things get better after it, nothing but fluff and a married couple doing cute shit, no nsfw but mentions of it, quick cannibalism mentions (uh…), wasteland and life outside the vault brief mentions, reader wasn't born in the vault, not proofread, silly plot

-meeting lucy + being married to her

✱ practicing by ^ lucy maclean x bsf!reader | smut (mdni), fingering, pet names

-bsf!lucy and reader practicing for boys. r’s loud and lucy has to shut her up because no one can know

✱ hunger by @freelancearsonist lucy maclean x afab!reader | 0.8k, oral (reader receiving), a little bit of internalized homophobia, reader is afab (female anatomy, no pronouns used), two (2) okie dokies

-you teach your best friend something new.

sweetpea

rhiannon lewis

✱ being rhiannon lewis's lover! (pre-relationship) by @vevobly rhiannon lewis x reader

✱ showing rhiannon affection by @lottiesgrl rhiannon lewis x reader | fluff, slight angst, rhiannon is a stalker, mentions of murder

-rhiannon has always felt like nothing to other people.

✱ christmas with rhiannon by @rhiannonsknife rhiannon lewis x reader | mostly just fluff. established relationship. gn!reader. some nsfw below the cut. fem!reader for the nsfw hcs. mdni.

-your first christmas with rhiannon hcs.

✱ obessive!rhiannon by ^ wife!rhiannon lewis x reader | nsfw content. mdni!, breeding!kink, obessive tendencies

-obssesive wife rhiannon who is absolutely obsessed with getting you pregnant.

✱ protective by ^ protective!rhiannon x pregnant!reader | fluff

-rhiannon being over protective of your little bundle of joy. Always claiming the baby as her own.

marauders era

remus lupin

✱ dad!remus blurb by @inkdrinkerworld  parent!remus lupin x parent!reader | fluff

-remus brings your daughter to your bedroom for morning cuddles and a chat

sirius black

✱ midnight strolls and nosy portraits by @iamgonnagetyouback sirius black x reader | 0.8k, mutual pining, nosy portrait

-where a nosy portrait causes some feelings to be revealed

✱ no wine, then by @ellecdc sirius black x fem!reader | 0.6k, reader + Sirius have an undisclosed number of kids already, at least one of them is a son, fluff

-reader thinks she's pregnant again

[necrotic-nephilim]

for the ask game

tim creates a clone of kon, but this is dicktim tim has to carry the fetus or breastfeed it, but dick suddenly gets a mommy kink and immediately falls in love

for the ask game!

DICKTIM MOMMY KINK. how did you know i have such a thing for just about any Batcest ship where the other person calls Tim mommy. i don't even know why i just think that shit is so fun.

it'd have to be Omegaverse for me, that's the only scenario i personally could write m-preg. i like the thought of no one knowing that Tim has gone on this crusade. and after 99 failures, Tim's so desperate and angry he tries in vitro fertilization. the first few times it doesn't work so he doesn't take it too seriously, at this point it's just a compulsion. he gets to a point he stops taking the pregnancy tests. so when about a month later, he's experiencing morning sickness and he's missed his heat, Tim has an 'oh, shit.' moment. and well. telling Dick first is his *natural* answer. (i think he'd also go to Steph, but in canon she'd be "dead" at this point) Tim doesn't know what to do, he didn't think he'd get this far. Dick is comforting and grounding, agreeing to help Tim hide this the best he can. Tim has to time it right, fake a bad injury so it makes sense he's benched and wearing baggy sweaters for a few months.

it's platonic at first. Dick is an alpha but his bond with Tim is more of a pack bond and he's just trying to help Tim through this awkward situation he got himself into. (and not laugh at him too much in the process bc well. only Tim. only Tim could manage this.) the pregnancy hormones have Tim all over the place. he's seeking comfort and Dick is trying to keep it platonic and professional, even when he's cuddling Tim or bringing him weird cravings at 2 am. the trust in Dick and Tim's bond makes Dick Tim's only real support system. (also just bc the Titans were a goddamn mess in this era) maybe at some point they tell Bruce the truth but Bruce is dealing with Jason so. bigger fish. it forces them closer as Dick is the only one who can help Tim with the awkward sides of pregnancy. Dick is basically living with Tim and because Tim can't satiate the itch to be in the field (he's tried sneaking out, it earned him a lecture from Dick and a warning that Dick would handcuff him to the radiator if Tim tried that again) so Tim runs comms. for anyone who asks, but mostly for Dick, to the point he's in Dick's ear even when Dick doesn't need the backup, just to keep each other company.

i think, as the pregnancy went on and Tim's chest started to fill out and his hips are bigger, that's when Dick's feeling shift. one second Tim is just his pack, the next Tim is suddenly a very pretty, very vulnerable omega that's Dick is protecting and his wires get all kinds of crossed about it. he starts dousing himself in scent blockers so Tim doesn't notice the change, can't smell how much Dick wants him. which makes Tim annoyed because Dick's scent has been a consistent calming factor keeping the worst of his hormones in check. it'd lead to an awkward fight where Dick is dancing around the truth and Tim just wants to bite him out of anger. finally, Dick admits it and. Tim kind of bluescreens bc sure he's had a crush on Dick for years, but it's sort of like your celebrity crush calling you up and asking for a date. it makes no sense and he can't wrap his head around it. he almost thinks Dick is making fun of him, because Tim is super self-conscious about the pregnancy and mortified he put himself in this situation. it takes a lot of reassurance and a long conversation, but. well, they do end up having sex.

Dick doesn't *mean* to call Tim mommy the first time. he knows Tim hates being emasculated as an omega, and knows Tim is vulnerable about being pregnant. their sex is gentle, no matter how much Tim insists he can take it because Dick doesn't want to hurt the baby, or Tim. it's when Tim finally huffs with annoyance and flips them over -reminding Dick that Tim is still trained and deadly, even like this- to take control and actually get the rough sex he needs right now, when it slips out. there's something just very pretty about Tim taking control and taking what he needs from Dick, but still being whiny and squirmy on top of him. so the first time Dick calls him mommy is an accident and they're *both* startled by just how much they like it. their sex life goes from soft and caring to *very* interesting overnight, where Dick doesn't hide how much he likes Tim's chest. and well. breastfeeding kink. for completely scientific reasons, of course. just to help the milk flow and make sure Tim's body is adjusting well. definitely not bc of the noises Tim makes when Dick does it no sir.

when Tim finally has the clone baby, they're both smitten with this tiny clone. i think they'd end up mating and either say it's Dick's baby or they adopted it. (the lie only works short term bc well, sooner or later that baby's going to start lifting trucks. not to mention Kon does come back to life and is perturbed by how much Tim's kid looks like him.) it's a very cute, fluffy happily ever after sort of deal, with plenty of mommy kink. i think Tim would be huffy and annoyed at how long he'd have to wait for sex bc in my mind, Tim uses sex as a stress relief and is very annoyed when he's deprived of it so, they'd find creative ways around it.

[rwrbficrecs]

the mountchristen pharma job by @coffeecatsme (book-verse)

@suseagull5914: Another unique, fun fic! Heist AU meets just a hint of Christmas feels, and combined with the fact that it jumps around in time, this author constantly keeps you on your toes, wondering what will happen next. A must read!

The Flight Before Christmas by @indomitable-love (book-verse)

@dot524: Alex is a flight attendant, and he’s good at what he does. But for some reason, this tall blond guy annoys the heck out of him. What will happen when they are both stranded in a snowstorm over the holiday and stuck sharing a hotel room? I’ll give you three guesses. This one had great banter and a dab of angst, and it was such a fun read!

If You're Not Made For Me (Why Did We Fall in Love?) by @captainjunglegym (book-verse)

@na-dineee: Not going to lie, this was a challenging read, which lingers long after! Henry and Alex are in an established relationship, so certain of their future together. Then they stumble over the question of having kids... What follows is messy and ugly, touching and relatable, almost destructive, but resovled in a very sensitive way. This hurt phenomenally good!

london's so nice, back in your seamless rhymes by @firenati0n (book-verse)

@na-dineee: Alex, newly moved to London, meets Henry on his first day of work while riding the bus into the city. From that day on, they commute together every morning and evening, and with each passing day, their feelings for each other grow. What can I say: it was soft, it was fluffy, it was so sweet. It was everything I needed to feel all warm and happy.

I'm a risk (please take it) by dazedandconfused (book-verse)

@na-dineee: A rom-com.' Yeah—my ass. But, Wikipedia says rom-coms focus on romantic relationships and the associated dramatic twists and obstacles. Fair enough, that fits. 3.5 years of pining, angst, hurt—but a happy ending. This fic was incredible !! I can’t stop thinking about it, weeks later I’m still imagining how Alex & Henry might be doing now. Absolutely brilliant!

kiss me on this cold December night by strwbrryfox (book/movie-verse)

@suseagull5914: If you like holiday fics and coffee shop AUs, this is the fic for you! This fic is oblivious Alex, pining firstprince, and the ins and outs of being part of a workplace environment during the holidays all wrapped up in a pretty bow that will leave you swooning.

Tell Me All Your Secrets by @everwitch-magiks (book-verse)

@dot524: Every time Alex visits his sister in NYC, he ends up hanging out with her best friend, Henry. Henry’s been gone on Alex from Day 1, but he assumed Alex was painfully straight. When a short-term relationship with Liam helps Henry realize that’s not the case, things start to change. The story culminates with Alex experiencing Pride in NYC for the first time. A delightful slow-burn with lots of yearning and realizations - such a satisfying and fun read.

I Will Follow You Into The Dark by @here-queer-jointpain-severe (book-verse)

@suseagull5914: This fic, the author's fic for the A Royal Big Bang event, has everything: introspection, fantasy, Alex going above and beyond for his love for Henry (as he should!), and the complex plot and suspense that will have you clicking the next chapter button until you reach the end. This fic is such a good glimpse into so many of the relationships in the book from such a unique angle!

Like Flowers In The Springtime, Every Day Is Valentine’s (That’s What Your Love’s Like) by @rockyroadkylers (book-verse)

@na-dineee: This has to be some of the fluffiest post-canon fluff ever written, I’m sure of it! After two years together, Henry is more than ready to sweep Alex off his feet in the most extravagant way possible. Of course he is over-the-top—what did you expect? And Alex, bless him, is completely here for it—he loves it and loves Henry, and I couldn’t help but melt into a puddle. An absolutely wonderful comfort read!

check out our past Monthly Faves here ❤️

[cosmicrhetoric]

ive started reading the gsnk manga :) and first and foremost i am rediscovering the particular kind of comedy only four panel manga can achieve but also. okay in the ten years since i first saw the anime ive consumed a lot more media with the 'girl prince' trope (combined works of riyoko ikeda) and yeah obviously that's what kashima was satirizing but even still they broke the mold when they came up with her. there's nothing but air between her beautiful gnc ears <3 you can't even chalk up her bullshit to accidentally being from the high shoujo berubara universe like wtf is she EVER doing........

[nullroid]

My faves of August, no one mention how late it is

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As usual, explanations of each favourite below 👇

😈1. Devil and angel earrings from baby's breath alley from Etsy

🍳2. Egg scramble from Tea the cafe 🥰 a new fave

🤜3. My Tav from Baldurs gate 3, this game has taken over my whole life

⛳4. Crazy mini golf for a friend's birthday, never seen anything like it!

Until next month 🫡

[closetdbisexual]

favorite first watches of august, 2024

hi ^__^ i lapsed in actually writing any reviews for this last month bc i was just so exhausted well maybe ill go back at some point i might do it eventually ill never know. i like movies more this month though <3 all of these are romcoms and so i chose photos of all the main couples in them. just kidding or am i

The Master - 5 stars

yayyyy my yaoi movie<3 very first thing i watched this month and i have thought about it every day since which probably doesnt mean anything, or itll change my world forever just like boogie nights did. i gave a more proper review on letterboxd but i looove you movieyy i love the difficult and traumatized main characters in pta's movies freddie is really interesting to follow his relationship with lancaster so special to me they're so interesting dog/owner moment <33 and amy adams is really really good in her role they're all just. such interesting characters pulling each other into their lives and trying to take control of their lives and each other. trying to be free in a way nobody really can be... i love how the cult is never portrayed as being like a grift to the people involved, you can tell lancaster and peggy really believe in what they're doing there, even if they shouldn't. and freddie and lancaster are so in love and doomed <33 it's a bit strange to go "i think the relationship between the sex-obsessed veteran and the cult leader is really romantic" but it is likeeee. it is. anyway i love substance abuse i love tragedy i love mental illness i love when guy is a guard dog i love you moviey oh also laura dern is in this and i love her lots hi laura dern so sweetie why havent i seen blue velvet yet :-( she's very lovely in this and amy adams is so good, they all give all really excellent performances but i'm highlighting them

Challengers - 5 stars

I LOVE YOU TASHI !!!!! good as hell good fucking movie jesus christ probably just like an objectively perfect and incredible movie huh. so fun watching it with my friend and the cinematography here is insanely good the score is insanely good it's so faggy it's so sweaty very sexy movie, i love tashi forever and her knee injury she's sooo me <33 and she's fujoing out she's sooooo me <3 justice for aromantic fujoshis autisticly obsessed with tennis she's actually the most woke character of all time if you think about it. and of course i love their bisexual faggot threesome thing and to be honest it was suicidemotifed i love her telling patrick to kill himself. zendaya is so good in this she has such good expressions i love you tashi

The Killing of a Sacred Deer - 4 and 1/2 stars

yay<3 also watched it with my friend yayyy so funsies also ok i get it now i wasn't totally fucking w/ lanthimos after the lobster (which i did like but i just felt like it wasn't very strong plotwise) i much preferred this though very much my kind of movie. colin farrell is so hot sorry and sorry but he and martin have a truly beautiful gay reverse-grooming manipulation thing going on i support 16 year olds manipulating married middle-aged men thats like my whole thinggg anyway yeah the family unit getting undermined and parental abuse/neglect and alcoholism and really strong stylistic choices w/ the cinematography and the monotone dialogue im obsessed with the dialogue in this it's such a good choice and there's so many long hallway shots <33 i love you hallways. the only thing i don't like is how hospital-oriented it is but like thats not an issue with the movie thats an issue with me yknow

I'm Your Man - 4 and 1/2 stars

doomed heterosexuality<3 alma is one of the top ten most beautiful women ive ever seen and shes sooo real so relatable, and what her and tom have is so tragic and romantic and it hurt to watch how they pushed-and-pulled against each other and each tried to be human in their own ways and even though the love was there they were so incompatible it just couldn't work they couldn't make it work. loved all the big open spaces it made it feel so empty and subdued, the score is beautiful, alma and tom's actors give such good performances and really it kind of haunts me. just really good. and sandra hüller jumpscare ily girl ive GOT to watch anatomy of a fall i need to See her

i don't normally do honorable mentions but today i will i also really liked But I'm A Cheerleader (4 and 1/2 stars) and Sorry to Bother You (3 and 1/2 stars) i love lesbians they were very sweet and it had shockingly good cinematography that i kind of didn't expect from it (my bad i thought it was going to be more like a silly romcom i guess) it was really lovely though. and sorry to bother you had such insanely cool art direction i didn't really enjoy the pacing esp. the last 30 minutes did not come across well to me and i honestly didn't like the ending, but it was a very creative movie visually and just other than that i liked it wish it just didn't lose steam at the end... ily detroit i loved her earrings the costume design was soooo good i also liked cassius of course too i liked a lot of it yayy movies

[that-foul-legacy-lover]

Möth cuddle pile

oh yes EXCELLENT this is one of my favorite comfy concepts :]

your breath comes out in small, shivering puffs as you hastily make your way to the door, Foul Legacy right behind you and just as cold. he whines and sits on his haunches as you slam the door shut, both of you breathing heavily from the subzero temperatures and wins, Legacy's claws raking ice from his fluffy hair and fur. you peel off your coat, grabbing a towel to ruffle away the frost, and he grumbles and purrs, leaning into your touch and almost curling up right then and there in the doorway. but you urge him to his feet, tugging on his hand until he reluctantly rises and follows you to his room, also known as the nesting room, covered in blankets and pillows and everything soft and warm in between

Foul Legacy immediately flops over, burrowing under the quilts until only the tips of his horns poke out, chirping for you to join him. he snuggles right up to you, shifting your head to rest against his fluff with a purr. he clings to you firmly, pouting if you ever try to pull away and nibbling the ends of your hair. you're both swathed in blankets, more a puddle than actual limbs and bone, Legacy regularly bumping his head against yours and yawning to show all of his teeth. once he falls asleep you physically can't get up. his claws kneading the covers and cheek resting on your comfy stomach with as close to a drowsy grin as any Abyssal monster can get. you slowly shift, and Legacy's eye cracks open with an audible whimper, gazing at you imploringly until you simply HAVE to sit by down and allow him to cuddle against you again, trilling happily all the while

you glance down, and Legacy looks so incredibly pleased with himself that you have to fight the urge to snicker

[eddiediaaz]

hellooooo! i read a lot of buck/eddie fics, literally everyday, and earlier this december i thought "why not share some of my favorites that i have read this month?" so here we are! i couldn't include everything i've read and enjoyed, the list would be really long. but i've picked a few fanfics that i've read (for the first time) in december that were really huge favorites and stayed with me for a little while these past days/weeks. i will try to make these on a monthly basis, because fanfic authors deserve all of the recognition! oh, and happy new year!

both blades and branch by @cal-daisies-and-briars 62k | mature | canon divergence | completed: december 2023

The chances of being struck by lightning twice are incredibly minute, but Buck still manages to pull it off. During a double date with Marisol and Natalia, nonetheless. Eddie manages to resuscitate him, but as Buck recovers from yet another trauma, Eddie can’t help but notice there’s something very different about him. He’s not quite sure what version of Buck he got back.

this fic is absolutely incredible. i couldn't put it down once i started. it's extremely well written and brilliantly planned out. the angst is heavy but so is the reward: this is an amazing story. easily an all-time favorite!

my blood on your skin (my rose on your snow) by @letmetellyouaboutmyfeels 80k | explicit | alternate universe | posted: october 2023

When Eddie needs cash and fast to take care of Christopher, his LAFD Academy buddy suggests a job as a bouncer at Elysium - an exclusive sex club in downtown Los Angeles. Eddie doesn't care what goes on there, so long as he's paid, but he finds he cares a lot bout the club's enigmatic owner, Evan Buckley, and it's not long before the two of them are violating every boss-employee rule in the book. But there's something different about Buck and the club, something not quite... human. If Eddie wants to keep Buck, he's going to have to delve into the world of immortals, and all the risks that implies.

another exquisite fic from this author. they never miss!! this one explores a dynamic i don't read that often (sub eddie) but it works SO well here. extremely well done, as usual. i also absolutely love this buck here.

burn a bridge, learn how to swim [series] by watermelonshorts 34k | mature/explicit | canon verse | completed: july 2021

In which there is some unexpected making out, some pining, one third of an existential crisis and a lot of unhelpful advice. Not necessarily in that order.

they are GIANT disasters in here! really loved the humoristic tone of this whole thing. i just wanna shake them and yell learn how to communicate properly damn it!

dead reckoning by euadnes 28k | mature | canon verse | posted: december 2022

In which a tragedy on the edge of a firestorm leaves part of the 118 stranded and struggling to survive in the wilderness. Left entirely to their own devices, the survivors fight to come home, alive.

buck, eddie, and ravi survive a plane crash, and it's amazing. incredibly well written, i was hooked from the very start and couldn't put it down until i was done.

here comes the jackpot question in advance by @lamardeuse 4k | teen+ | canon verse | posted: december 2023

Buck is determined to start the new year right.

this is very very very cute!!! i always love a cute holiday themed get together story. as always, this author nailed the characterization!

being eddie by @cal-daisies-and-briars 79k | teen+ | canon divergence | completed: august 2023

When Eddie starts seeing a new therapist, he’s presented with the opportunity to revisit several days from his past and right regrets that still bother him. OR: Eddie goes through the time travel therapy process of the 2009 Canadian TV show Being Erica

incredible concept!!! all the moments chosen for eddie to revisit are perfect and make so much sense for his character. this was such a great read and an absolutely amazing character exploration fic.

a blaze in the dark by @woodchoc-magnum 117k | explicit | canon verse | published: december 2023

Set post-Season 6, where Buck has inadvertently sacrificed his friendship with Eddie in order to focus on his new relationship with Natalia, and is shocked when Eddie comes out to the team and subsequently reveals that he is dating a guy.

okay so i literally read this in one sitting and went to bed at 7am to finish it. i couldn't put it down. the angst is SO good and frustrating and delicious and painful. but the payoff is so worth it!! this is really really really good. i loved all the dynamics, especially eddie and karen's friendship.