#queencarb

[genevievemd]

I went to see Six today, had no expectations but it was so fun!

OMG YES!!!!

I love that! It’s such a fun show! I’m glad you had a good time

[liaromancewriter]

Trimming The Christmas Tree

Book: Open Heart (post series) Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Cassie Valentine)

A/N: Submission for @choicesholidays and @choicesdecember2024 prompt "Decorations"

Cassie joined Ethan in hanging the last two ornaments. She wanted some part of trimming the tree this year, even if it was something small. He took the star topper from her hand and stretched his arm to place it at the top of the tree. She stepped back to admire Ethan’s work and nodded in appreciation. “Gold star, babe.”

I just received this fan art and couldn't wait to share it. Thanks to ArtbyAinna (IG) for bringing this scene from my fic, Christmas Tree Traditions, to life.

Tag list below the cut

All Fics & Edits: @bluebelle08 @coffeeheartaddict2 @crazy-loca-blog @jerzwriter @justyourusualash

@lady-calypso @kyra75 @mainstreetreader @peonierose @potionsprefect

@queencarb @quixoticdreamer16 @snoopdogcone @tessa-liam @trappedinfanfiction

@thosehallowedhalls

Submissions: @choicesficwriterscreations @openheartfanart

Ethan & Cassie only: @cariantha @custaroonie @youlookappropriate

[cariantha]

Badge of Honor

Book: Open Heart (Post-Series) Pairing: Dr. Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Dr. Sawyer Brooks) Rating: General Category: Fluff, Text Fic📱 Prompt: Sawyer is excited to take her husband's last name after eloping. Inspired by an ask from @jerzwriter.

A couple of days later...

The next weekend...

Later that night...

Two weeks later...

Tag List: @choicesficwriterscreations @openheartfanfics @peonierose  @potionsprefect @trappedinfanfiction 

@jerzwriter @queencarb @coffeeheartaddict2 @quixoticdreamer16 @jamespotterthefirst 

@liaromancewriter @tveitertotwrites @tessa-liam @youlookappropriate @kyra75

@socalwriterbee @txemrn @midnightmelodiz @snoopdogcone

[choicesfandomappreciation]

Hii 🥰

I just wanted to give a shoutout to all the wonderful people I’ve met and hopefully to all the people I will meet 🥰

Thank you all for your kindness, positivity and laughs you always spread not just with your writing but with being yourselves 🩷 Thank you for not only making this fandom great but a better place for all of us 🥰🩷

@liaromancewriter @the-pale-goddess @lahellacute

@brycelahelalover @tessa-liam

@dutifullynuttywitch @princess-geek

@kingliam2019 @cariantha

@potionsprefect @storyofmychoices

@jamespotterthefirst

@karahalloway @secretaryunpaid

@aallotarenunelma @lilyoffandoms

@surrrenderronniebabe1 @jerzwriter

@alj4890 @quixoticdreamer16

@amortentiaopenheart

@kristinamae093 @inlocusmads

@thosehallowedhalls @ladylamrian

@rafasgirl23415 @angelasscribbles

@mysticalgalaxysstuff @missameliep

@moonlightgem7 @noesapphic

@moominofthevalley @aria-ashryver

@weetlebeetle @cammarada

@crazy-loca-blog @stars-are-within-me

@ovethinker1thebackup

@liviusofpella @queencarb

@trappedinfanfiction @roseythorne

@rosepetals1 @cadybear420

💛

[jerzwriter]

Tag-List Clean Up

With the fandom being so small now, I debated if it was even worth doing this. But the truth is, Tumblr doesn't make tagging easy, and I'd rather have a shorter list that is representative of those who really want to see my work, so a clean-up is needed!

If you're currently on one of my lists, please comment, reblog, or DM me if you'd like to remain on. Unless you specify otherwise, I'll leave you on the lists you are on now.

If you're not currently on one of my lists but would like to be, please comment, reblog, or DM me with the list you wish to be added to.

These are the lists I will be maintaining:

Perma: You will be subjected to (hey - you asked for it 😉) all fics, edits, commissions.

Open Heart: All Open Heart works.

Ethan Ramsey All: Any and all works including Ethan. They can be Ethan x MC, Ethan x OC, Ethan standalone, or friendship.

Ethan Ramsey x MC: These will be limited to Ethan x Kaycee (or a new MC, should I choose to create one).

Tobias Carrick All: Any and all works including Tobias. This will generally be Tobias x Casey (MC) but may involve other pairings or platonic stories as well.

Wake the Dead: All WTD Works

Crimes of Passion: All CoP Works

Given that people aren't online as often, I will leave this open for a month. If I don't hear from current followers by the end of October, I will remove you effective November 1st.

Thank you for your attention - and thank you to everyone who has supported me the last two years in this crazy little corner!

Current lists below break.

Perma: @animesuck3r @alj4890 @annoyingmillenialnewbie @crazy-loca-blog @differenttyphoonwerewolf @fayeswiftie @gryffindordaughterofathena @genevievemd @inlocusmads @jamespotterthefirst @jennieausten @kingliam2019 @liaromancewriter @lucy-268 @onikalover @openheartforeverinmyheart @potionsprefect @quixoticdreamer16 @rookiemartin @secretaryunpaid @socalwriterbee @sophxwithers @tessa-liam @trappedinfanfiction

Open Heart: @alwaysmychoices @annfg8 @binny1985 @coffeeheartaddict2 @peonierose @youlookappropriate

Ethan All: @custaroonie @headoverheelsforramsey @mrs-ramsey @parisa-kh @queencarb @wanderingamongthewildflowers

Ethan x MC: @cariantha @cryomyst @mysticaurathings

Tobias: @icecoffee90 @kyra75 @storyofmychoices

@jerzwriter-reblogs-asks

(Wake the Dead and Crimes of Passion will be on reblog - as Tumblr is doing Tumblr-y things...)

[potionsprefect]

Broken Heart

Pairings: Ethan Ramsey x Victoria Clarke

Word Count: 645

Summary: They’re so near yet so far from each other

Rating: General Audiences

Category: Angst

Victoria thought it would be easy. He came back from the Amazon and it would be a fresh start for them both. But her heart ached and it always would.

How she thought that distance would be a good thing over time was unimaginable. Victoria wanted nothing more than to be in Ethan’s arms. But she couldn’t and knowing so made her sad.

She could tell Ethan too was struggling. He forever gave her longing glances, like he wanted to approach her but then stopped and reset himself. As if he knew he would be breaking his word if he gave into her.

She wanted nothing more. And she could tell he did too.

In the days after he returned from the Amazon, they had to remain professional. Keep a fresh line between work and leisure but leisure did not involve the two of them together. Instead, Victoria was left to go back to her apartment and ponder on what might’ve been.

It was another day for the Diagnostics Team and Victoria wished the seating placement was better. Having to sit next to Ethan was a nightmare. Maybe if she was sat opposite him it would be better. Although that way every time she looked up she saw his face, that would make it worse she decided.

Victoria could tell that Ethan was finding it difficult too although he seemed to hide it well in front of others. However, Victoria knew Ethan well and could spot the signs as to when he was struggling.

Today she would ask him about it. And see if she could get some closure. She couldn’t do it in the hospital. Too many people might gossip and the one thing Ethan hated was gossips.

So she decided that she would go to his place. Maybe she could change his mind. Maybe he would see sense.

It was a long shot but she had to take the risk. And Victoria was always a risk taker.

Victoria took a deep breath standing outside Ethan’s apartment. She must be mad doing this. Why was she doing this? Had she completely lost her mind?

Mentally preparing herself, Victoria pressed the buzzer, there was a long pause before she was allowed in, she didn’t even need to say anything. Maybe Ethan knew it was her.

Victoria headed to the lift and made her way to Ethan’s front door, knocking confidently. He opened the door, a confused look on his face.

“Victoria what are you doing here?”

“I’m here because I want to change your mind.” Victoria strode confidently into his flat.

Ethan muttered something along the lines of “come in why don’t you.” before closing the front door. “I know what this is about.”

“Good. I know you’re so persistent and final in your words but you’re wrong about this. About us.” Victoria folded her arms.

“And what do you mean by that?” Ethan raised an eyebrow, folding his arms.

“I know you want me. And I want you too. Who cares what others think? Why should we hide?” Victoria said.

Ethan hesitated for a moment before speaking. “It’s complicated.”

“So uncomplicate it. I want you Ethan. Can’t you see that? You broke my heart when you ended things. It doesn’t have to be like this.” Victoria took a step closer.

“I want you too. But we can’t do this. Your reputation means too much to me to be damaged.” Ethan headed to the door and opened it.

Victoria couldn’t believe how cold he was being. Why was he making her leave like this?

“Fine. But I’m not giving up on you Ramsey. You’ll come to your senses soon enough one day.” Victoria huffed as she walked out of the apartment, the door shutting swiftly behind her.

She had said her peace. She would get him back one day. She would make sure of it.

Told you it was angst and short lol

Tag list: @ohchoices @swiftiexstarwarssimp @queencarb @genevievemd @choicesaddict5 @schnitzelbutterfingers @gryffindordaughterofathena @sophxwithers @romewritingshop @coffeeheartaddict2 @mm2305 @nikki-2406 @maurine07 @nishas-paradise @replayfootsteps @mainstreetreader @lsvdw-blog @kiara-36 @ireneadlerisseggsy @takemyopenheart @kachrisberry @rookiemartin @jamespotterthefirst @a-crepusculo @natureblooms24 @jerzwriter @wanderingamongthewildflowers @rosebudde @lucy-268 @liaromancewriter @bex-la-get @writer-ish @toadfrog26 @tessa-liam @peonierose @cariantha @kyra75 @choicesficwriterscreations @openheartfanfics

[tsrookie]

It's this one I think: https://www.tumblr.com/hiirunakaarchive/686515960392318976/to-act-in-haste-finale?source=share

@queencarb found it! I hope this is the one you were searching for too. Didn’t know if you saw the comment. Hence, sent it to you.

I have searched for this for years. YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY I AM THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏

[zealouscanonindeer]

It's the day!!

Ethan and Aspen's wedding day 🤍✨

(In my head the second picture is Aspen's mom tearing up while her dad and Alan casually continue getting drunk from all the champagne. 😂)

*******

@liaromancewriter @potionsprefect @jerzwriter @cariantha @peonierose @queencarb @kyra75 @rookiemartin @genevievemd @openheartfanfics

[josiesopenheart]

Hi, everyone!!

So sorry for being total MIA recently, I’ve had a lot of personal problems and due to that I haven’t been able to create and post! But I am back!

Also, I haven’t played choices in a while so Imma be a lil behind lmao. I will get round to posting and writing again. As I have somehow managed to lose all my stuff, all my unposted fics are gone and I’m having to go off memory here lol. So may take some time.

Love you all,

Frankie 🥰❤️

Perma Tags

@quixoticdreamer16 @crazy-loca-blog @clanlahela @peonierose @potionsprefect @jerzwriter @jamespotterthefirst @lawyerlies @zahrachoices @barbean @custaroonie @a-crepusculo @anonymousrookie @rosebudde @wanderingamongthewildflowers @rookiemartin @youlookappropriate @mysticalgalaxysstuff

Open Heart

@liaromancewriter @queencarb @panda9584 @natureblooms24

Ethan x MC

@headoverheelsforramsey

Unsorted Tags

@blossomanarchy @sophxwithers @openheartfan @queen-arabella-of-cordonia @starryeyedrookie @lacroixrookie @checkurwindow @binny1985 @mia143 @genevievemd @shanzay44

Let me know if you want to be added/ removed from the taglist

[choicesficwriterscreations]

Pregnancy Brain

Book: Open Heart

Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC

Rating: Teen

Author: @zealouscanonindeer

[alwaysmychoices]

Tag List: please let me know if you want to be added, removed, or if the tagging didn't work again lol

@coffeeheartaddict2 @lion-ess24 @padfoot0415 @forallthatitsworth @maurine07 @dulcehernandez @cheaptr1ck @paulfwesley @choicesaddict5 @jessirosebud @curiousconch @senseofduties @queenbirbs @queencarb @schnitzelbutterfingers @utterlyinevitable @thegreentwin @blossomanarchy @jerzwriter @txemrn @tessa-liam @lsvdw-blog @caroldxnvxrs @cariantha

Every Night

Synopsis: Now that Charlie and Ethan are back together, they spend the first night of their new lives together -- and Ethan has a question to ask.

Chapter 44 of the “with and without” series

Previous Series: “a weekend with dr. ramsey”

Pairing: Dr. Ethan Ramsey x MC (Charlotte “Charlie” Greene)

Words: 2.9k

Rating: General Audience

Also available on AO3 & Wattpad (link in Masterlist)

There was something so peaceful about Ethan’s apartment tonight. Had this apartment always been peaceful? No, it couldn’t have been. Only last night, it was a mausoleum dedicated to the loss of true love.

But tonight, it was impossible to imagine these halls echoing anything but affection and contentment. The air tasted sweeter, the space felt warmer, the laughs were louder. One night of Charlie’s presence exorcised the ghosts that haunted Ethan in the middle of the night.

The change was subtle, but Ethan felt it with every step he took.

She’s here, he thought as he towel-dried his hair. She’s here, he thought as he stepped into his pajamas. She’s here, he thought as he savored the smell of her shampoo lingering in the damp air. She’s here, he thought as he padded to the living room.

Boston stared back at him through the windows – all the tallest buildings winking their congratulations.

The dim-lit space left evidence of Charlie’s presence in every corner – her shoes by the door, the crumbled pillow by her favorite chair, and the assortment of hair ties that followed her every step. Ethan was greedy for more of it, his usual tidiness be damned.

Ethan poured himself a glass of water and tapped the keypad of his laptop, waking it so he could check the time. With Charlie, time seemed to stop, but just as he suspected, it had continued for the rest of the world. It was late, so late that they should have been in bed hours ago if Charlie wanted to be well-rested for work tomorrow. But Ethan didn’t regret a moment of their night, nor was he eager to go to sleep now.

Stifling a yawn, Ethan curiously opened his notifications, and he was startled by the staggering amount.

At the top of the screen were the expected messages. HR paperwork for his new position with the hospital. Confirmation emails for cancelled movers. Pleas from a devastated recruiter trying to convince him to leave Boston anyway.

Then, there were the text messages reacting to the news. The Edenbrook rumor mill worked quickly, and by the time Ethan picked up Charlie from work, there were already whispers about their illicit affair.

Harper’s message came first. She was happy to hear that Charlie and Ethan were together, but she chastised Ethan for keeping the secret in the first place, though she insisted she’d sensed it long ago. She demanded dinner with the two of them as an apology, and Ethan typed back his assent, apologizing for lying to his friend and promising to make dinner reservations as soon as possible.

When Ethan sent his reply, he was surprised to realize that he was looking forward to dinner with Charlie and Harper. It wasn’t the first time that the trio spent time together, but it would be the first dinner where Charlie and Ethan didn’t have to perform, stifling themselves to avoid drawing attention to their relationship. Ethan liked the idea of integrating Charlie fully into his life – acknowledging the long-held truth that she was the most important part of it.

Above Harper’s gracious congratulations, Tobias Carrick sent a string of texts. It was clear that he hadn’t paced himself or censored a single thought, resulting in a string of consciousness as Tobias unraveled the revelations.

TOBIAS: I KNEW IT! I can’t believe you got caught MAKING OUT with a RESIDENT before you told me!

TOBIAS: Though Charlie is wonderful.

TOBIAS: So why does she like you then? She knows you enough to know better. How did you convince her to date you?

TOBIAS: Someone just told me you’ve been dating for a year. That better be a lie.

TOBIAS: No, it’s not. You’ve been evasive all year. That’s why, isn’t it?

TOBIAS: Then again, you’re always evasive and awkward.

TOBIAS: My office is next to yours, and I swear I heard noises today.

TOBIAS: Just heard the news that you’re leaving. Don’t fret. I’ll be the leader the Diagnostics Team has always needed.

The last message came a few hours later, when Tobias had clearly processed the news and felt it necessary to give a more cohesive and gracious response.

TOBIAS: Seriously though, congratulations. I’m proud of you.

TOBIAS: But don’t screw it up.

Ethan didn’t really consider Tobias a friend – not after their antagonistic history and current conflicts. But this string of texts tugged on some part of Ethan’s heart that had once considered Tobias his best friend. Perhaps it was worth trying again, even if this was just evidence that Tobias was as insufferable as ever.

ETHAN: Thank you.

There wasn’t much else to say, so Ethan didn’t bother trying. And frankly, for him, it was quite a lot.

After Tobias’s messages, there were a few more. Some of Charlie’s friends reached out to say they were happy for them. Sienna tentatively endorsed the relationship, though she reserved the right to murder Ethan if he messed up again. Jackie’s threats against Ethan were far less veiled, and Bryce sent at least a dozen excited emojis.  Naveen wrote with glee, boasting that their reunion had all gone to plan. When Ethan questioned Naveen’s direct defiance, Naveen ignored the question and offered the happy couple a weekend at his lake house to celebrate. Gracious for the offer (and Naveen’s interference), Ethan didn’t push it.

Nor did he need to push it.

Because there she was – his darling, wonderful Charlotte.

With Jenner close on her heels, Charlie wandered into the kitchen. The familiar scent of coconut and vanilla followed her, enveloping Ethan’s senses long before she looped her arms around his waist and nuzzled into him.

“There you are,” Charlie murmured, resting her cheek on his bare back. His skin was warm and scented with the mixture of their respective body washes – each still sitting in Ethan’s shower as if no time had passed.

In some ways, that made Charlie sad. She didn’t like to picture Ethan ending each night, staring at her half-empty bodywash and refusing to throw it away, even when he’d lost hope of her ever coming home. But the grief for their lost time was only a momentary interruption. In its wake, gratitude emerged. Because she had come home, and the bodywash was still waiting for her.

 Ethan smiled softly, abandoning his laptop and twisting his body so that they were face-to-face.  He leaned down to kiss the crown of her head, and Charlie shifted, leaning further into his embrace.

“What are you up to?” Charlie asked, her voice still in a daze.

The day had been so perfect – their reunion, their afternoon, their time at home. They’d spent most of the evening tangled in Ethan’s sheets, but not a moment of it had been quiet. They’d consumed each other in every way possible, from touch to speech. No time had passed, yet there was so much to catch up on.

“Missing you,” Ethan confessed.

Charlie laughed, “It’s been ten minutes since I kicked you out of the shower so I could actually wash my hair without you distracting me.”

“Way too long.”

“You’re ridiculous,” Charlie rolled her eyes, but it was the blush creeping up her cheeks that made Ethan smile. He kissed the flush as it spread up her skin, and he smiled against her cheek as she laughed.

Had anyone else ever been so happy?

“But really,” Charlie playfully swatted Ethan’s shoulder, “What are you doing? If it’s work, I’ll be obligated to make fun of you.”

Ethan shook his head, shifting so they could both face the laptop, “You’ll enjoy this.”

With a few clicks, Ethan brought up Tobias’s text thread. Somehow, the messages were even funnier from Charlie’s perspective. He lit up as he watched her read the messages, laughing at things he hadn’t even noticed before. Then, he showed her the other congratulatory messages. He thought she would like to see the well-wishes, but really, it was a silent effort to show he embraced the promises he’d made to her. He wanted her to know that he wasn’t hiding her anymore.

And Charlie appreciated every bit of it.

She reveled in the idea of dinners with friends. She wanted to be Ethan’s “plus one” to every event, even she’d have to throw her own party to get the opportunity. She liked how easily they talked about it, how Ethan actively participated in their planning without any pressure.

It was night and day from the man she’d once stormed out on.

Her chest ached with pride.

When Ethan reached Naveen’s message, he almost seemed nervous. As if suggesting a weekend away might break their fragile perfection.

“What do you think?” Ethan asked, when Charlie had sufficient time to read the exchange, “A weekend at the lake?”

Ethan had a whole pitch planned out. He was ready to remind Charlie that spring had just reached the city, the sunshine melting the ice and promising new beginnings. They could get out of the city and reconnect in the place where they’d first fallen in love. It felt like the right place to start their new chapter.

But a pitch wasn’t necessary.

“Yeah,” Charlie smiled softly, “A weekend with Dr. Ramsey. Sounds perfect.”

“A weekend with Dr. Greene,” Ethan echoed, mirroring her soft smile as he rubbed a gentle pattern on her back.

Charlie leaned into Ethan’s side, exhaustion peaking through their blinding happiness. Both of them were tempted to evade sleep altogether and stay awake all night, trading their wasted hours of rest with the promise of tender whispers and sacred promises. But relaxation had already seeped into their bones and lowered their defenses. They were both fighting to stay awake.

It was Ethan who declared the first move.

Pressing a tender kiss to Charlie’s forehead, Ethan suggested, “We should go to bed.”

“No, no,” Charlie shook her head, “It’s too early.”

“You have to be at work in a few hours,” Ethan reminded her, though he lacked conviction. He was just as willing to stay up all night as she was, if not more so since he didn’t have a morning shift.

“I’m a resident. I can handle a sleepless night.”

“Come on,” Ethan nudged her gently, “You’re being stubborn.”

“So are you.”

Ethan shrugged, Fair point.

Charlie eyed him warily – ready for battle. Ready for their opposing wills to dominate their minds until they were forced to pick a winner. Ready to draw blood before admitting defeat.

But then a moment passed, and it was all silly.

Charlie was tired, and Ethan would still be here in the morning. He would be there the night after, and the day after, and every day they were willing to share.

So, Charlie said, “Fine. Let’s go to bed.”

Ethan appreciated the magnanimous resolution, and he peppered her cheeks with quiet praise. Though, admittedly, he was inclined to think that everything Charlotte did was perfect. After kissing Jenner goodnight, the pair went to Ethan’s bedroom, ignoring the alarm clock on Ethan’s bedside table that would surely ruin their morning.

It wasn’t Charlie’s first time in Ethan’s bed tonight, but when she climbed into her usual place on the right side of the bed, it felt monumental.

The rose-colored glasses of their reunion lifted, and the gravity of the situation forced them back to earth. Instead of feeling silly for their reverence, they felt absurd for not having more.

War is over. The end of days never came. Insurmountable grief faded away. All the terrible things didn’t matter anymore. The past was in black and white, and the future was painted in vivid color and neon welcome signs.

Charlie is home. Charlie is in our bed. Everything is right, Ethan thought.

Charlie and Ethan tried to act casual as they settled into the sheets, but they couldn’t help but stare at the other. Their eyes were wide with meaning, communicating what neither had the bravery to say. When Charlie’s eyes began to water, Ethan quietly stroked her cheek.

After what felt like a lifetime, Ethan whispered, “I really did miss you.”

As if something like that needed to be said. As if it didn’t carry through every conversation. As if it wasn’t part of his DNA. As if she didn’t feel it with every adoring kiss and smile.

“I missed you, too,” Charlie met his honesty with her own, though her voice lacked his strength. At the slightest hint of a crack, Ethan tucked Charlie into his embrace, and Charlie took the opportunity to breath him in.

Sandalwood. Cedar. Vanilla. A hint of mint.

The smell of home, she thought.

Nestled safely in Ethan’s arms, Charlie’s eyelids grew heavy. Weeks of sleepless nights caught up with her in an instant, rendering her half-asleep in mere moments. As Ethan peered down at her, his chest squeezed with affection.

And suddenly, he knew.

He knew with absolute certainty that Charlotte Greene was his future.

He was overcome with an urge to propose right then and there. It didn’t matter that he didn’t have a ring or a plan or even ambience. Ethan just wanted to marry her. Hell, given the option, he would have run to City Hall right then and there to seal the deal.

Ethan opened his mouth to speak, but something stopped him.

We need time, he realized. The wounds were too fresh and the peace too fragile. He didn’t want to rush into anything that would endanger their precious newfound happiness, nor did he need to rush.

So, despite his overwhelming urge to the contrary, Ethan decided to wait – and it was just waiting. Not refusing or dismissing the idea. He knew they would make it, and he was sure that she would say yes when it was time.

But stopping himself from proposing didn’t eradicate all Ethan’s impulses.

No, he wasn’t out of grand gestures or over-eager requests.

“Move in with me,” Ethan blurted out.

Charlie stirred, wiping at her eyes as she sleepily asked, “What?”

“Move in with me,” Ethan repeated, less confident this time.

“You’re serious?” Charlie’s eyes widened.

“I am,” Ethan nodded, though he didn’t seem very sure. Despite his obvious commitment to the idea she move in, he didn’t have his argument ready – a rarity in itself. Ethan had never made any big life decision without a reasoned argument.

“You’re always here anyway,” Ethan softened, eagerness belying every justification, “and I want you here. All the time. I want to come home to you and share our closet, and I want to add your books to our bookshelves. We’re living in the ‘in between’ – with you sometimes living here and sometimes not. I’m tired of that. I want to be with you fully. In every way I can. This isn’t home without you.”

Charlie hesitated.

She was startled to realize that she already knew the answer. Before he even started talking, she wanted to say yes. And there was no good reason to say no.

It seemed rushed, but was it really? They’d been together for over a year, and she’d spent more nights here than anywhere else. Did time apart fundamentally change that? Did they feel so fragile that sudden changes would shatter them? Or had it been the status quo that drove them apart in the first place?

And did any of it fucking matter?

Would waiting really make things better? Would a slow approach save them from future disaster? Hiding hadn’t done them any favors, nor had abundant caution kept them from starting their relationship in the first place.

Charlie wanted to come home to Ethan. She wanted to put a name to all the things they’d silently endorsed for months, including her continued presence in this apartment. She wanted to cover the space with evidence of their relationship until it was little more than a shrine.

So, perhaps she didn’t give the offer the careful consideration it deserved. Or maybe she gave it too much consideration when the answer would always be the same.

“Yes,” Charlie blurted out.

“Wait, really?”

“Yeah,” Charlie nodded, realization creeping across her features, “My answer is yes. I want to move in with you.”

Ethan breathed a sigh of relief, happily covering her face with kisses. Between excited kisses, he assured her that she could always keep her old apartment, and he would understand if she changed her mind.

Charlie stopped him, “You don’t need to do that.”

“Do what?”

“Try to form a back-up plan,” Charlie settled her gaze on his, “I’m confident we’ll work out.”

“You are?” Ethan repeated breathlessly. It was one thing for Ethan to be blind in love, but it was quite another to realize she was just as high off this feeling.

“Yeah,” Charlie rested her hand on his chest, feeling the jackhammer of his heart, “Aren’t you?”

And amazingly, he was.

Nodding his head, Ethan whispered, “Yeah, I am.”

“Good,” Charlie leaned her head against his chest, “I love you, Ethan.”

“I love you, too, Charlotte.”

That was how they fell asleep – holding onto each other with persistent desperation and adoring reverence. Like they were so lucky to even get the opportunity to fall asleep together. Like it was a gift from the universe that they were here with each other. But it was better than fate – it was deliberate choice. It was an active effort to stay.

And it was the beginning of everything.

[liaromancewriter]

Meme Expressions

Premise: Following the Gwyneth case, Cassie has a tough few days at work and her friends are there to commiserate.

Book: Open Heart Characters: Cassie Valentine (F!MC), OPH Gang, Sienna Trinh Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (mentioned) Rating/Category: Teen. Angsty Fluff Format: Text and Pic Fic

A/N: It's always been part of my hc that their disagreement on the Gwyneth case in book 2 caused tension in their secret relationship. Just had a thought about how to show that.

Submission to @choicesmonthlychallengenov2024 prompt "friendship"

All Fics & Edits: @bluebelle08 @coffeeheartaddict2 @crazy-loca-blog @jerzwriter @justyourusualash

@lady-calypso @kyra75 @mainstreetreader @peonierose @potionsprefect

@queencarb @quixoticdreamer16 @snoopdogcone @tessa-liam @trappedinfanfiction

@thosehallowedhalls

Submissions: @choicesficwriterscreations @openheartfanfics

Ethan & Cassie only: @cariantha @custaroonie @youlookappropriate

[cariantha]

Mad about Matching

Book: Open Heart (post-series) Pairing: Dr. Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Dr. Sawyer Brooks) Rating: Teen Category: Fluff, Halloween Word count: 600+ Prompt: From @jerzwriter, "I love you, I swear I do, but we're not wearing matching costumes."

“Hello…” Ethan groaned into the phone. 

“Daddy-”

"I love you, I swear I do, but we're not wearing matching costumes, Bellezza."

“Pleeeease…”

“Can we compromise? I’ll wear a suit and glasses and be Clark Kent.”

“Dad, no one will know you’re even in a costume. You’ll just look the same as you always do.”

Ethan smiled. He had to give her credit. His daughter, Luca, was a smart cookie. “I know how much you love Superman, but don’t you want to be something different this year? I thought you wanted to be Alice?”

“I did, but…” she trailed off shyly. 

“But what, Luca?” Ethan coaxed gently.

“I just wanted you to dress up with me.”

Ethan could hear the disappointment in his baby girl’s voice. She was his shadow, and knowing she wanted to do everything with him was the best feeling in the world. If he wanted to avoid dressing up for Halloween, he would need Sawyer’s help to convince Luca to change her mind before they got home. Because it would only take a bat of Luca’s eyelashes and a kiss on the cheek to make him cave. “Let me talk to your mom, okay?"

“Okay. Here she is.”

“Hey,” Sawyer greeted. 

“You’re playing dirty, and you’ll pay for that later, Rookie.” 

Sawyer just laughed. “Promise?” 

“Still a colossal pain in the ass,” Ethan grumbled. “Can you please talk her into being Alice instead?

“Oh, oh, I have an idea! One sec…” In the background, he could hear Sawyer telling the kids to follow her. Then, a minute later, “Yes! Okay, they have a top hat. You can be the Mad Hatter. You can wear your tux pants and dress shoes and borrow Tobias’ velvet suit jacket.”

“Okay, I can do that,” Ethan conceded. “But no wig and make-up! I’m not painting my face to look like the guy in the movie.”

There was muffled talk on the other end of the line before his wife responded. “Your daughter agrees to your terms.”

“Good. Thank you, Rookie.”

“Does this mean I won’t be punished later?”

“I suppose you’re off the hook.”

“Bummer,” she said playfully.  

“I guess I could show you my appreciation instead.”

A week later...

Halloween night...

Tag List: @choicesficwriterscreations @openheartfanfics @peonierose  @potionsprefect @trappedinfanfiction 

@jerzwriter @queencarb @coffeeheartaddict2 @quixoticdreamer16 @jamespotterthefirst 

@liaromancewriter @tveitertotwrites @tessa-liam @youlookappropriate @kyra75

@socalwriterbee @txemrn @midnightmelodiz @snoopdogcone

@rafasgirl23415

[choicesfandomappreciation]

For Choices Spread Kindness, I wanted to give a special shout out to some readers who consistently support my work and who have shown so much love by engaging with my posts. I see each and every one of your ❤️'s. They are so encouraging and very much appreciated. Thank you all 'Soe' much.😉 @youlookappropriate @bluebelle08 @703cowbarn @secretstarlighttidalwave @queencarb

@youlookappropriate @bluebelle08 @703cowbarn @secretstarlighttidalwave @queencarb

[jerzwriter]

Calling all Ethan creators....

OK - calling all Ethan creators - active, not active in a while, trying to remember who that MF is? Doesn't matter... I thought we could have a little fun. The rules are pretty simple...

Explain what is going on in this picture.

Do it any way you want. It doesn't have to be long and elaborate (unless you want it to be.)

Fanfic

Edits

Text Fic

HC or simply answer

You don't have to reblog your work here, but if you post on your own, can you please tag me so I can see what you come up with?

I'm tagging the Ethan creators I know below - but anyone and everyone can play along! Seriously - anyone - this is just to have some fun. Feel free to reblog or tag others.

@storyofmychoices @lucy-268 @tveitertotwrites @cryomyst @@cariantha @kyra75 @alj4890 @jamespotterthefirst @hopelessromantic1352 @parisa-kh @lilyoffandoms @genevievemd @trappedinfanfiction @socalwriterbee @coffeeheartaddict2 @danijimenezv @potionsprefect @quixoticdreamer16 @bex-la-get @takeharryandgo @mvalentine @the-pale-goddess @headoverheelsforramsey @queencarb @crazy-loca-blog @zealouscanonindeer @heauxplesslydevoted @alwaysmychoices @utterlyinevitable @dr-colossal-pita @liaromancewriter @heauxplesslydevoted @secretaryunpaid @choicesfanaf

[potionsprefect]

Birthday As A Mom

Victoria celebrates her first birthday as a mother

Who agrees with Kyra? 🙋🏼‍♀️

Tag list: @ohchoices @swiftiexstarwarssimp @queencarb @genevievemd @choicesaddict5 @schnitzelbutterfingers @gryffindordaughterofathena @sophxwithers @romewritingshop @coffeeheartaddict2 @mm2305 @nikki-2406 @maurine07 @nishas-paradise @replayfootsteps @mainstreetreader @lsvdw-blog @kiara-36 @quixoticdreamer16 @headoverheelsforramsey @shanzay44 @itsjustamesshonestly @josiesopenheart @mysticalgalaxysstuff @custaroonie @ireneadlerisseggsy @takemyopenheart @kachrisberry @rookiemartin @jamespotterthefirst @a-crepusculo @natureblooms24 @jerzwriter @wanderingamongthewildflowers @rosebudde @lucy-268 @liaromancewriter @bex-la-get @writer-ish @toadfrog26 @tessa-liam @peonierose @cariantha @kyra75