#were these anyone's favorites?

[sunnyrosewritesstuff]

My favorite part of Year in Review: the self-chosen 'top written scenes'! I hope these were favorites for you guys too.

Top 5 Writings of 2024

5. Give Floating a Try

“Give me your hands.” Thorin stated, removing his finger to offer up both of his hands, palm up. Bilbo had little time to mourn the loss of Thorin’s finger as he placed his hands on top of Thorin’s. His throat went dry as the differences between their hands became overly apparent. Thorin’s were rougher to the touch and nearly swallowed his own in size, but his hold was gentle. Secure. Warm. Bilbo gave the hands as best a squeeze as he could, and Thorin squeezed them in return. He was so mesmerized by the difference between their hands, he hadn’t even realized Thorin had been leading him into the water until he felt it brush against his waist.  He cried out, throwing himself onto Thorin and wrapping his arms around his neck and his legs around his waist. Thorin was so surprised, he tipped backwards, going under for a quick second and nearly bringing Bilbo down with him. He quickly came back up, sputtering and trying to clear the water from his face around Bilbo hugging him tightly and all but sobbing on him. “Bilbo! You can still touch!” Thorin growled, trying to create some distance. Bilbo held on like a leech. His face pressed tightly against Thorin’s shoulder and his arms and legs shaking from how hard he clutched him. Thorin sighed as he wrapped his arms around Bilbo, slowly rubbing his back, and murmuring comforting words in his ear.

4. Beneath the Oak Tree

They were married in the spring when the best wedding flowers were in bloom, right beneath that old oak tree that was theirs. Their friends and family both in the Shire and in Ered Luin gathered as they watched them recite their vows and seal their love with a kiss. As was hobbit tradition, they picked out their seed to plant in the garden of their home together. For many years, it was customary to see the King and Consort of Ered Luin taking a stroll to the edge of the settlement where a handsome oak was in the process of growing. Made from love and magic acorns.

3. Bruise and Batter My Heart

“You need not do this if you don’t want to.” He urged quietly, his voice flat and eyes downturned. Thorin slowly grabbed Bilbo’s chin, tilting it back up to him. “The only reason I would not court you this way is because Bilbo Baggins doesn’t have anything to prove to me or my people.”

2. A Story of Home

Thorin, thankful for the distraction, made his way to the coffee pot. He took that first necessary sip of hot, bitter pure caffeine before looking over at Dis drawing smiley faces on the boys’ pancakes with whip cream and fruit. Fili wanted blueberries and Kili wanted strawberries. It was a scene that Thorin had watched hundreds of times and never really got tired of it. Yet today there was a twinge of melancholy as he observed his family and thought about what was missing. “Alright, so tell me. How’s Bilbo doing?” Thorin took another sip of his coffee to hold off answering Dis for even just a small moment.  “Oh come on!” Dis complained as she handed him a plate of pancakes. “I heard you guys talking practically all night long.” “Where’s my smiley face?” He teased instead of giving in. Dis took the whip cream can and sprayed a curved line directly on his face. He spluttered before grabbing a towel to wipe it away.  “Cute.” He growled. She chuckled, handing him the can. He pretended like he was going to spray it right on top of her head, getting her to flinch away with a warning ‘Thorin’ before he squirted a generous amount on his pancakes, a big smirk on his face. She went back to fussing over the boys as well as making her own plate so Thorin had honestly forgotten she had asked him a question until she was poking him about it. Literally, with her syrup covered fork.   “What is your problem?” He complained. “I was asking you about Bilbo.” She sighed, exasperated as if he were the one being particularly childish this morning.

The Twelve Transformations of Bilbo Baggins

It was so hard though. Especially with Thorin’s piercing blue eyes boring into him, demanding from Bilbo. Demanding his attention. Demanding his understanding. Demanding a promise to never act so rashly again. And damn him that it was on the tip of Bilbo’s tongue to grant it all to him. To give himself over to the worry and misplaced protection and cuddle himself up in Thorin’s arms to never emerge. Yet, Bilbo’s pride was a curious thing. Nowhere on par with what he has seen from this Son of Durin, but enough for him to push back. To be argumentative for the sake of argumentative. And Bilbo has never hated a trait about himself more. “Yet, in a few short days, you send me to the den of a dragon.” He hissed, very careful to keep their words between them. “You don’t get to demand my life and offer my sacrifice in the same breath.” Thorin went decidedly pale, and Bilbo had to wonder if he was not the only one to forget how this quest ended. To be distracted by all the dangers they had faced and know that the true Chiefest of Calamities remained before them. Perhaps it was for the best that Balin interrupted them when he did. He couldn’t be sure that either of them would have anything productive to add to the conversation after that.

Guys, I was so insanely proud of my #1 scene. It was no contest on choosing it for first. But here are some honorable mentions that got bumped out of the other top spots.

Hugs & Kisses Event- Holding Hands

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Thorin defended. “Right.” Dwalin snorted. “Look, I’ve saved your life plenty of times and I’ve never been hugged like that afterwards.” “Aw, do you need a hug, Dwalin?” Thorin teased.

Hugs & Kisses Event- Sweet Words Bifur x Oin

I dreamt I was lost to you, my love.  Oin’s hands were shaking as he made the final signs. He looked into Bifur’s eyes as he shook his head before signing once more. Not lost, just misplaced. Bifur smiled before sinking back into sleep. Oin just stood there, tears streaking down his face, relief bursting free. He knew the road ahead would be bumpy for them, but at least it was there for them to traverse together.

Trick or Treat Event- Homesick/Stormy Night

Bilbo opened his mouth, swallowed, and tried again. But he couldn’t think of anything to say. His mind as turbulent as the skies outside. Thorin seemed to sense this, and didn’t press any further than that. He merely left a kiss on Bilbo's forehead before getting up and walking back upstairs. An innocent gesture, but one that felt like a brand upon his skin. It wasn’t obligatory and Bilbo didn’t miss the Shire greatly. The start of something wonderful sat before Bilbo, and he was terrified he wasn’t brave enough to seize it.

[akanemnon]

Wow, not even 5 seconds in and they're already starting a fight.

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[r-aindr0p]

See this is one of the reasons I love this guy so much. Literally anything insignificant happens and he's just like "hell yeah :D !!!"

There he is, the everything and everyone boyfriend, the appreciator of the entire world, here for anyone and nobody at the same time the Rook Hunt

[krazieka2]

I've played the Fire Emblem Husbando Dating Simulator Games

[vynnyal]

I've been having a delightful time stumbling over my emojis being used in random servers, so here's more

[megamindsupremacy]

The Batfam ranked by how good they are with kids (ages 3-12):

Jason: the best with kids, and also the most low-key about it. the kind of adult that kids like because he talks to them like adults and doesn’t treat them lesser because they’re younger. If you dropped him in a room full of kids he’d be perfectly fine and able to handle anything that happened.

Duke: enjoys hanging out with kids but WILL panic if the kid starts panicking. If you dropped him in a room full of kids he could keep them entertained with his powers and stories and he’d have a good time unless someone starts crying, at which point it’s t-minus two minutes for Duke to find an adultier adult until he also starts crying from stress

Dick: theoretically good with kids but it’s all an act. Kids LOVE him so people assume he is also the best with kids of the batfam but he’s really just putting on a front. Drop him in a room full of kids and he’s kinda uncomfortable with how they’re all over him and love him so much but you wouldn’t be able to tell because he’s great at keeping them entertained

Cass: Ambivalent about kids. Can sometimes freak them out if she’s in one of her scarier uniforms but she can always calm them down. Very intense about children’s safety conceptually but in practice not great at interacting with them in-person. Drop her in a room full of kids and she can keep things from going insane but would rather not be in this situation without backup.

Steph: wants to be good with kids but simply does not have that intrinsic talent. Something just doesn’t click with trying to interact with them. Drop her in a room full of kids and she’ll do her best and feel really bad when the kids just aren’t vibing with her. Tries to not take it to heart but reminds herself that at least she’s not as bad as Tim.

Damian: kids really like him because he’s One Of Them but he doesn’t really like kids. In part because he straight up does not have the life experience to relate to kids around his age or comfort kids younger than him. Will go through the motions of his training and rattle off scripts and stuff but really would rather not interact. Drop him in a room full of kids and he is the center of attention and everyone is fascinated by him but he just Really Wants Out

Tim: so insanely bad with kids. he’s learned the psychology and done the training and memorized the scrips and stuff but he is simply bad at all of it. Kids sense his negative aura and flee in the other direction. Drop him in a room full of kids and everybody including him will be screaming within five minutes.

Bonus:

Bruce: absolutely loves kids and kids are quietly fascinated by him. On par with Jason in terms of “good with kids”. Not an entertainer like Duke or Dick but really good at empathizing with kids, especially if they’re going through a hard time. Drop him in a room full of kids and within thirty minutes he’s separately told all of them his secret identity and sworn them to secrecy with a wink.

[s1ck-pupp3t]

I love, Ms Paint. CHEERS!

OK real art dump over. Click MORE for Real dumb stuff

something something They faces killing me why nobody gaf. Its a Transparent .PNg! You can put them any where to Not Care About.

[storytellering]

Torn apart. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet by Sergio Cupido

[arttsuka]

○ A piece of you ●

[lycanlanterns]

to anyone who draws and experiences wrist pain like I do i. I figured out the blindspot to solving the pain. maybe this is obvious but whatever. im honestly I'm frustrated at myself for not knowing sooner bcs I was an athlete for so long. but what always confused and frustrated me was that no matter how much i stretched the pain wasnt going away

people always linked n shared resources to stretches and it'd give me temporary relief but not deal with the issue especially not any longer than the time it took me to stretch.

u do have to stretch. but u ALSO HAVE TO WORK OUT YOUR ARMS.

the reason we are hurting so much is because that muscle is doing a lot of repetitive and strenuous motion but the whole length of your arms and wrists aren't strong enough to withstand that much work.

u cant just stretch. buy a set of light-ish weights and just pick a set of wrist and arm workouts u like. do them often. stretch and do those work outs. i really dont even think it matters which you do I do a combination of this and this

just pick ones u like that are good for you, working out can be fun and not miserable i promise. do it. save ur wrists. my life has changed, i still feel pain but ive been able to work and not be ready to cry the next day from daring to try

[ewwww-what]

Okay, pack it up nerd squad.

[bad-traffic-smp-ideas]

Wildcard idea:

A bunch of random people are added for one session with the goal to kill as many players as possible but they all have one life.

My thoughts on the players they could add are:

Cub

False

Doc

Cherrifire

Oli

Sausage

They did this in 100 hrs of hardcore... and I think they should do it again.

[jontaro-kun]

Sir, a second woman has sat down in front of the viewer

POV: Uh, okay so there's two women and they're, like, looking at you, yeah? I'd mention that they're smiling seductively at you but we're already REALLY toeing the line of relatability here. This isn't a meme caption it's a cry for help-

[razziematazz]

i think one of my favorite things in fics is when people write stone as not only a very capable agent, but one of the top agents period who HAS killed for robotnik and would again without even a half of a second thought. protect your situationship baby <3

[fist-of-vengeance]

last night for my birthday i forced my friends to listen to an hour and a half long powerpoint explaining the entire lost timeline in chronological order. i know lost is a pretty zany show but nothing makes you realize this more than trying to verbally explain time travel and the sideways universe to three people who've never seen it

[pixlatedvampire]

I havent finished anything in a bit so please enjoy my favorite Grima doodles lmao 💗🥰