#stevie/ruth

[stereopticons]

your secret's safe with me [stevie/ruth, stevie & david, M, 3.1k]

A @scrarefest fic

Stevie hates surprises. Truly, there’s nothing she hates more. They make her extremely uncomfortable, and always make her cry, whether or not they’re good surprises. She’s terrible at planning them, too. She’s never been particularly good at keeping secrets, which seems to shock most people.

But somehow, despite all of this, Stevie has ended up dating Ruth who not only likes surprises, but also just informed her that she booked a trip to visit Schitt's Creek for her birthday. So now Stevie has to plan a surprise party for her sophisticated, big city girlfriend in a town that only has one restaurant.

Stevie enlists David's help to plan a surprise party for Ruth. It goes about as well as one would expect.

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It's Day Four, and we hope you're ready for these fics! Grab your holiday beverage and settle in!

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DAY FOUR REVEALS

Christmas Parol

[Stevie/Ruth, E, 11,038 words]

RMG is having its very first Holiday Party….

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Hotter than Chocolate

[David/Patrick, G, 5,200 words]

David didn’t have “snippy man with soulful eyes and a devastating smile” on his Christmas List this year, but he wasn’t going to complain.

Well, not too much anyway.

Or…

David and Patrick meet while doing some last minute shopping on Christmas Eve.

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[podfic] Snipe

[David/Patrick, M, 1:01:37]

Audio recording of "Snipe" by samwhambam

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David knew it was going to happen, one day he would have to meet Patrick's parents, but it still takes him by surprise when it does, when they insist on getting to know David. What really shocks him, is how well it all goes.

Snipe: A sweet shot that beats the goalie.

Or hockey bfs, but the one where David meets the Brewers

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CREATORS: If your works were released today, please don’t forget to update your posting date!

[lgbtqreads]

Fave Five: Queer Fiction About Addiction, Recovery, and/or Sobriety

Getting Clean with Stevie Green by Swan Huntley A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee All-Night Pharmacy by Ruth Madievsky Shae by Mesha Maren Just By Looking at Him by Ryan O’Connell

[mammameesh]

Butter and Basil

for @schittscreekdrabblechallenge

Stevie roasts bread on a fire, covers it in butter and basil, and serves it to the group.  "Stevie!" Ruth smiles up at her. "Is there anything you can't do?"  Stevie flushes under the praise.  "Stevie, thank you." Patrick pours out the wine and serves it to Stevie and Ruth. Both women just stare back.  "Do Princes pour wine for servants in Button?" Ruth asks innocently.  "I know we haven't known each other long, but I hope we can be friends."  "I'll need an advisor in Button, Stevie." David twists his rings.  "Me?" Ruth asks.  "Help me build a hothouse?" 

[gnomewife]

Sims I've made for my save: 4 horrid werewolf teens.

[farm-witches-fic-recs]

Most joyous of Fridays to you, our farm witch friends!

The coven is so happy to be able to bring you our first round of May community recs. We hope that you will enjoy these reads and make sure to give the writers some love!

Blessed be!

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Before I Met You ( @dinnfameron​) “It’s 2008. David’s at his local bar in NYC feeling alone and unlovable when a very drunk curly-haired spring-breaking business student appears at his side. Dinnfameron’s account of the resulting conversation is excellent—it’s perceptive but still playful, and it’s sweet but not simple.”

Hungry (aworldofdreams) “This little fic is a masterclass in sensuous, even smutty, food-based metaphor and imagery. You will never look at bechamel sauce in the same light again. You will never look at an orange in the same light again. You will fan yourself, and then perhaps take a cool shower.”

Nothing burns like the cold (@wildxwired​) “I'm a not a crier, but I get weepy over this fic. Everything about it is perfect from Patrick's introspective hallucinations and the range of emotions to the utter relief at the end.” 

Spring Forward, Fall Back (The_Same_But_Different) “I love David trying to wrap his head around spring training.”

Show this town how to kiss these stars (doingthemost/@sarahlevys​) “The first of a beautifully written trio of Stevie/Ruth early relationship stories. A first date in NYC that ends with the strong implication that maybe this time, Stevie will win.”

Stride of Pride (NotTheLoveGuru) “It's a cute post-night at Stevie's fic.”

What Happened to You? (therapychicken) “This is a deep exploration of Patrick's and David's established canon relationship, circa Season 5. Patrick is taken off of the "perfect boyfriend" pedestal and the two of them have intensely serious and nuanced conversations about what it means to enact honesty, vulnerability, and reciprocity in a long-term relationship between adults, and in a lot of ways they're talking about the sharing of power in a way that is rare and beautiful. One of David's speeches late in this piece has stuck with me for years and I find myself thinking about it all the time. Great stuff.”

[readyforthegarden]

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[scrarefest]

SC Rare Fest is returning!

Looking for stories about the Rose family and their friendships with all our favorite Schitt’s Creek characters? Interested in exploring the relationships between our favorite townies? Want to explore how Ronnie got to Schitt’s Creek, what Patrick and Derek talked about during rehearsals, or who bought a tarot card reading from Twyla? What about all the potential throuples and moreples in this universe, or the rare ships that could’ve happened with a canon divergence? Or some post-canon happily-ever-afters, both romantic and platonic? SC Rare Fest is for you!

We are super excited to share that SC Rare Fest is returning for another round of fun!

Quick Details

Works featuring rare ships of all sorts are welcome

Works featuring gen stories of all sorts are welcome

Works based on rare/gen stories of all sorts are welcome, including podfic, art, filk, and everything else!

There WILL be catch-all prompts!

We ask that your work not be centered around the David/Patrick relationship. While it can be in the work as a background element—of course David or Patrick may talk to a friend or family member about their relationship!—we ask that your work be centered around their relationships with others. For example, what do Patrick and Stevie enjoy doing that David hates? What does a shopping spree between David and Alexis look like? Do Johnny and Patrick ever watch another baseball game together? If you have any questions about the intentions of this fest as it pertains to David/Patrick, we are happy to share more of our thoughts!

Important Dates

Prompting is open January 30-February 13

Works are due April 9

Posting will take place from April 10-14

Creators are revealed April 17

Our ask box is open if you have any questions. Help us spread the word!

[hippolotamus]

find the word challenge

Thanks for the tags @alyxmastershipper @swiftiediaz @mysteriouslyyounggalaxy @elvensorceress @spotsandsocks😘

rules: share snippets of your work containing each of the words the previous poster selected for you (optional addition: if you can't find the word in your WIPs, or you simply don't have any WIPs, you can just write a sentence around the word)

My words are (I just did the ones I had!): gentle, hands, please, stop, sigh, love, scream, heaven, stars, home, peace tugs, sleep, tender, whisper, fall, reach, cries, lick, understand, longing, sweet, night, regret, blue, fear, couch, wall

Words for people I tag: tea, lonely, book, radio, mess

Tagging (if you want to play) my love @lizzie-bennetdarcy @stereopticons @blackandwhiteandrose @rmd-writes @apothecarose @fatedbuddie @shortsighted-owl @alysiswriting @monsterrae1 @vanillahigh00

For anyone that has known me for more than 2 seconds, you know that WIP is a very broad term in my world. Also, there are many words, so under the cut for mine. Off we go!

@alyxmastershipper's words:

gentle (Wait for me to come home) He relearns how to adjust his touch to something more gentle. To keep his thrusts calibrated for someone smaller, lighter. To expect that the hands touching him won’t be calloused and firm, but soft and featherlight. He likens it to returning to a favorite childhood hangout. Somewhere that feels familiar, with mostly good memories, but you know you don’t exactly belong there anymore.

hands (Buddie stargazing fic) Evan scratches the back of his neck, where the grass tickles his skin, before pillowing both hands under his head and crossing his ankles.

please (from S6 midseason spec) Eddie stares, scrunching his eyebrows for a moment, then glances up at Buck with a look he can’t quite decipher. He’s not upset, but doesn’t exactly look pleased either. “That’s- that’s great, Buck. Good for them. I’m glad you were able to help.”

stop (from Buck moving into Eddie's fic) The racing thoughts abruptly stop, replaced with only one. One absolutely absurd memory.

sigh (from [redacted] for @alysiswriting) With a resigned sigh, he finishes filling his plate with an array of raw vegetables, Linda’s BLT dip, and something he only knows is wrapped in phyllo dough. For good measure he takes a second one because he knows Buck’s been eyeing them up. Eddie would gladly hand it over, but he actually wants to try it for himself.

@swiftiediaz's words:

love (from [redacted] for @elvensorceress) Buck enters the apartment, his movements still slow, like he’s floating. Buoyed by the love and contentment that only comes from spending an evening at the Diaz house.

scream (also from the [redacted for Jenwyn]) The hollow ache in his chest that’s always there unexpectedly feels deeper. Wider. Like it may actually break through and tear him apart. How can such emptiness feel so massive? As if his ribs are slowly cracking open, snapping one by one, stretching the skin while crushing his lungs and heart. He wants to scream or cry or something. Anything. But it’s all stuck, gathered in a tangle that refuses to budge.

stars (Buddie stargazing) The line goes dead, leaving him alone with the fireflies. Pinpricks of stars are beginning to emerge in the night sky, forming faint outlines of near recognizable constellations. If she could see them, he wonders if Maddie would see the same sky where she is. Maybe.

home (Stevie/Ruth) Stevie doesn’t need a lot in life, but there’s something to be said for a company car that will take her where she wants. And right now she wants to get home, to the person who will gladly carry every ache and burden she has. Because no matter the geographical location, Ruth is home.

peace (Fashion & Baseball) Patrick wishes his mind would string together something more coherent than flashes of partial words he can’t seem to access. The single language available is David, David, David on an endless loop. He looks relaxed, holding his fingers up in a peace sign, dressed in a black sweater patterned with white flowers, tight black jeans and sunglasses that are probably worth more than Patrick’s car.

@mysteriouslyyounggalaxy's words

tugs (I know all your Secrets) Patrick greedily claims David’s mouth and brackets his palms on David’s waist, tugging their hips together. There’s a renewed urgency to his movements, signaling to David that Patrick wants control now.

sleep (David/Stevie The Honeymoon coda) During the day she parades around with a see-if-I-care attitude, armed with a razor sharp wit, ready to cut whoever gets too close. At night though, fucked out and fast asleep, she tells a different story. It’s present in the way her mussed up raven hair fans across the pillow.

whisper (David/Patrick mall pretzel Patrick) He lets his head loll to the side and shoots her the best glare he can manage. When he’s satisfied he’s glared enough, David drapes his arm across his forehead and knits his brows together. “Stevie.” It comes out part whine, part whisper, all desperation.

fall (Buck moving into Eddie's) Or Eddie holding Buck in the aftermath of Abby coming back, letting him sob and fall apart until he exhausted himself and Eddie put him to bed.

@elvensorceress's words:

reach (Twylexis) “‘Lexis!” Twyla bolts up in bed, orienting herself to the room lit only by a patch of moonlight. She reaches out to the other half of the bed, grasping at air, and it takes her a moment to realize — to remember — she’s alone because Alexis is away. This always happens the first night, but she still isn’t used to it.

cries (Stevie/Ruth) There’s an uncomplicated sense of satisfaction when her key slides into the lock and she pushes the door open. After it clicks shut, there’s a clang from the kitchen accompanied by a string of curses that makes Stevie chuckle. Because really if she doesn’t, she might cry at this point.

sweet (Fashion & Baseball) “Oh, just look at all my sweet boys!” Marcy Brewer coos in the direction of Patrick, Andy, Ted, Mutt and David, all standing in the grass outside the Brewer house.

understand (magical realism cat!Buck) “What does that matter?” Buck asks, tilting his head to the side like he genuinely doesn’t understand. “You’ve been raising him this whole time, you’re an amazing father. Gods, Eddie, have you even looked at your son lately?”

longing (David/Patrick Olive Branch) It‘s as if his efforts to remain professional had wrapped around the remnants of despair and longing only to fray and knot them all together.

@spotsandsocks words:

night (magical realism cat!Buck) Ana slips out the door, turning to smile again and blow him a kiss. The deep red imprint floats through the autumn air, landing on his cheek soft like a butterfly. Then she’s gone in a swirl of lavender smoke and fallen leaves, fading into the night.

blue (magical realism cat!Buck) He can already feel the eyes on him before he closes the door. The bright blue orbs, almost electric with their intensity.

fear (Wait for me to come home) Buck had let him do that. He taught Eddie how to want without shame or fear of rejection. Shannon doesn’t know that Eddie though. Afraid of driving her away from Christopher again he had immediately shut that part of himself down.

couch (Buck moving into Eddie's) People wouldn’t see video game tournaments on the couch, baking cookies with Christopher, Eddie telling him there’s no one he trusts more with his son.

wall (Buddie stargazing) He doesn’t want to, not yet. Out here is calm and relaxing. Inside is stuffy and constricting. It makes his muscles tense, like he needs to move. And in there he’s not allowed to move the way he wants. Mom and Dad have so many fragile things lining the walls, Evan wonders if they aren’t secretly inhabiting a museum. At any rate, as parents, he’s pretty sure their focus is in the wrong place.

[vanillahigh00]

Fic Writer Bingo

Thank you for the tag @hippolotamus! 💜

No pressure tagging because this is just fun! @hgejfmw-hgejhsf @stereopticons @statueinthestonetoo @mudbloodpotter05 @sspaz1000 @indestructibleheart @hullomoon @dinnfameron and anyone else who would like to play along!

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[stereopticons]

stereopticons’ 2022 works: part four

I wrote a lot this year—far more than I ever expected to, so I thought I would do a little round-up. All works are for Schitt’s Creek and listed in chronological order.

part one | part two | part three | part four

as close as pages in a book [stevie/ruth, T, 3.4k words]

Stevie runs a used bookstore in Schitt's Creek, and Ruth is new in town. Five times Ruth comes in to ask for a book from Stevie, and one time she brings Stevie one of her own.

the farther you run, the more you feel undefined [david/patrick, T, 827 words]

After the events of the barbecue, David thinks about running away.

standing on my little island with you [david/patrick, T, 3.8k words]

Five times David and Patrick meet in New York, and one time they meet in Schitt's Creek.

a bit of a change-up [david/patrick, T, 3.1k words]

Patrick starts coaching the Schitt's Creek Little League team and an encounter with some Little League grandmas gets under David's skin.

charms and feigns [david/patrick, M, 4.7k words]

David and Patrick never got together on David's birthday. Now it's months later, and Stevie generously offered to book their accommodations for a small business conference in Thornbridge. She definitely did not have an ulterior motive. Or did she?

giving thanks [david/patrick, E, 1.1k words]

Patrick teases David at Twyla's American Thanksgiving party. Blowjobs ensue.

you light me up like starlight [david/patrick, M, 5.8k words]

Patrick and his indie band head back to their hometown to perform for the annual holiday charity concert, and David tags along, even though they are still keeping their relationship a secret.

you’re the past I don’t wanna erase [david/patrick, T, 947 words]

It’s been one year, four months, and thirteen days since David had a good night’s sleep.

wrap me up like your favorite sweater [david/patrick, T, 5k words]

Patrick has an accident while putting up some Christmas decorations at the cottage, prompting an anxious David to take him to the hospital.

if the fates allow [david/patrick, M, 4.1k words]

One year after their reconciliation, David and Patrick hold an open mic night on Christmas Eve.

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We’re in the home stretch!!! Take a breather and enjoy these wonderful Day 5 works!

If you’re following along with the daily releases and want to track your progress,  you can find the latest updates in this Google Sheet!

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DAY 5 REVEALS

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The Ice Hotel

[David/Patrick - E - 10,654]

“Everything is wrong. This was supposed to be an anniversary trip and my boyfriend just stood me up, and said he loves someone else. I’m here alone, and my driver said he’d be back for me after the storm cleared.” 

When David is abandoned at an Ice Hotel due to a winter storm, he makes the most of it with the cute owner, Patrick.

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Mary Christmas, Baby!

[David/Patrick, Stevie & David - G - 9,121]

"I performed in my all-boy's high school's Christmas Pageant. It wasn't actually a huge part, until I decided to write an original song entitled 'Mary Christmas, Baby.'" -Patrick

"I was offered the part of the wise man, but I turned it down. I played myrrh." -David

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Just For You

[David/Patrick - T - 8,722]

The thing is, David really does love wrapping gifts. It’s easy to get lost in the rhythm of it, in the glide of the scissors through artfully decorated gift wrap, the folding of the paper sheet into sharp creases, the decisive press of tape to seal the loose edges, and the precise placement of a bow or ribbon. There’s something intensely satisfying about laying down the scissors and seeing the final product, all the neat corners and tidy edges, finished off with the flair of a curling ribbon.

When David sees the poorly-wrapped presents his friend has prepared to send out to his friends and family he can't sit by and let it happen, not if he can do something to help. The fact that he happens to be quietly in love and pining for Patrick is beside the point - he's doing this for the sake of good taste.

... Although Patrick's smile is an extra bonus.

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Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot?

[David/Patrick - M - 6,348]

Five New Year's Eves that failed to live up to David's expectations and one that surpassed them.

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[Podfic] (When I was a little girl) I wondered who I'd give all my love to...

[Stevie/Ruth - G - 12m:16s]

Tourist-y things like skating in Rockefeller Center are supposed to be fun, right?

Or

Stevie realizes it’s been a few years (like ten) since she’s been on ice skates, and, well, she’s a little rusty. Thankfully Ruth has a way to make even this a good memory.

(Podfic of (When I was a little girl) I wondered who I'd give all my love to... by typewrites)

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[Art] Christmas Paper

[David/Patrick - G -]

Origami inspired by the Schitt's Creek Christmas episode: Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose.

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CREATORS: If your works were released today, please don't forget to update your posting date!

[scraregenrecs]

Rare & Gen Rec Round-Up - January & February 2023

Hello friends and welcome! We hope 2023 has been treating you all well. It’s certainly been treating AO3 well. There have been so many great fics and we’re excited to share our favorites with you. So, make sure you grab a snack, your favorite blanket, and show these fics some love. 

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at every table i’ll save you a seat by @nerdframed, Stevie/Ruth, rated T, 2,082 words

SUMMARY: Stevie didn't think Ruth knowing how she takes her coffee would mean so much, as well as other realizations.

Rec [written by hullomoon]: The unspoken way a partner learns little details about you is something that makes me 🤧 Woven throughout their travels, this is a perfect Stevie/Ruth fic.

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Auld Acquaintance by @treepyful, Stevie/Ruth, rated T, 2840 words

SUMMARY: Ruth gets separated from her friends on NYE, but the night manages to go up from there.

Rec [written by doingthemost]: Okay, I might be biased, since this was written for me, but I love that this fic puts Stevie and Ruth into situations and tropes that we don't usually see for them. It's a breath of fresh air for these two, and the momentum towards the end is so fun!

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a decision not taken by @alysiswriting, Patrick/Rachel, rated G, 775 words

SUMMARY: If Patrick had made a very different decision, and put the happiness of others before his own.

Rec [written by doingthemost]: Thank goodness for the "alternate universe" tag on this one! This ficlet is gut-wrenching, but also so wonderfully done at the same time.

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Gentleness by @alysiswriting, Stevie/Twyla, rated E, 1,037 words

SUMMARY: Stevie wants Twyla. In every tender, gentle way her girlfriend gives her. Something Stevie had never expected, and now something she would not be without.

Rec [written by hullomoon]: Soft and sensual, if you love one partner gently worshipping the other this fic is for you.

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She said I got her if I want (she’s so soft like silk chiffon) by Fuckingkity, Stevie/Alexis, rated M, 1,350 words

SUMMARY: After David and Patrick’s wedding, Stevie and Alexis spend the night together. Wink wink nudge nudge

Rec [written by hullomoon]: I am so here for the headcanon that Stevie and Alexis hook up at David and Patrick’s wedding. Stevie’s confession is well-done here and makes her first kiss with Alexis so satisfying.

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where you go (forever and ever) by @anniemurphys, Alexis/Twyla, rated T, 2489 words

SUMMARY: On a January weekend, as a storm rolls in, Alexis Rose rolls into Schitt’s Creek too, much to Twyla’s surprise.

Rec [written by doingthemost]: I love the childhood friends trope, and we don't have enough of it in this corner of the Schitt's Creek fandom! This is such a fun take on Alexis and Twyla, haunting and moody and full of a quiet, hopeful optimism all at the same time.

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you spoke to me so sweetly by @hippolotamus, Alexis/Twyla, rated E, 2653 words

SUMMARY: Alexis hums her appreciation, letting her eyes fall closed while Twyla repeats the circuitous route, and breathing in the blend of lavender and lemon oil her wife insisted upon for “calm and good luck”. The temporary serenity only lasts for three or four passes until a light knock at the door interrupts. She doesn’t try to hide her instant pout when the gentle pressure disappears and she’s forced to open her eyes again.

Dr. Rist breezes inside, far too perky in Alexis’s opinion. Perhaps it’s a good sign. Despite her nerves, Alexis plasters her PR smile on, and clasps Twyla’s hand – the only tell she’ll allow to indicate she’s worried while they wait to find out what kind of life changing the appointment will be.

“Well,” Dr. Rist says. “Alexis. Twyla. Sorry to keep you waiting. Let’s begin, shall we?”

Rec [written by doingthemost]: Mind the tags on this one, as there's some medical angst a fair amount of hurt/comfort, but if you want to feel warm and taken care of just like Alexis and Twyla take care of each other in this beautiful lil' fic, look no further. 

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Happy reading, friends!

[mammameesh]

Pinapple

@schittscreekdrabblechallenge

"Antonio, what's this on the pizza?" David takes a bite scrunches his nose, and puts his piece down.  "It's pineapple.  I grow it in my hothouse. Only the best for my Prince!"  "Hothouse.  Can I see?" Patrick perks up and leaves David with the girls. "In my culture pineapples are...how do you say it? You eat them if you want kids." Ruth hums.  David drops his slice.  Stevie laughs. "Patrick is not going to get you pregnant."  "How do you know?" David takes another bite.  "Stop eating it if you don't like it!"   "I have to be polite!" 

[filet-o-feelings]

Stevie/Ruth mistakes ficlet?

Well I didn't think it'd been that long since I've worked on this, but here's how this fic has been going:

So thanks for the kick, here's 3 sentences:

Nobody is more surprised than Stevie to find that she actually enjoys spending time with Ruth. David is a close second, but only because he knows her so well, and he knows that he is basically the only person she enjoys being around.

That semester, Stevie and David sprinkle in some benefits to their friendship, but David calls it off fearing that one of them is going to end up hurt.

[farm-witches-fic-recs]

Greetings, friends!

April showers not only brought May flowers on the farm, but also our allergies and a small incident with some broom restringing and a few cats that we’d rather not talk about. 

But! Now we are sharing a few of our faves in hopes that you will enjoy them as well as do some reading and scrolling this weekend. As always, be sure to leave the creators some love!

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Dimples (@smallumbrella369​) “This fic is a short, sexy peek into David and Patrick’s night at Stevie’s. David discovers Patrick’s lower back dimples and thinks about being happy. Sweet and Spicy.” 

A moment to ourselves (@lizzie-bennetdarcy​) **ART**  “The love and joy in this perfect piece of fan art is so, so real.”

A test of time (houdini74/@mostlyinthemorning​) “This deep-cut has it all. Romance, time travel, intrigue, Alexis being a boss babe, Stevie trying to get idiots to communicate. We highly recommend you go on this adventure!”

Worlds apart (@blackandwhiteandrose​) “We see David going home to where Patrick grew up in lots of great fics, but what about Patrick getting to see where David was "raised"?  There's so many big, beautiful feelings in this thoughtful fic.”

Your secret’s safe with me (@stereopticons​)  “Stevie planning a surprise party for her girlfriend is wonderful on its own, but getting David involved just makes this  fun fic even sweeter and funnier.”