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if you’re struggling for AU ideas take a look-see at this list i wrote for my friend who dubbed it “better than the 10 commandments" 

1)     Coffee shop AU

i)       Barista and person who has a ridiculous coffee order

ii)      I’m worried about your coffee dependency

iii)     you accidentally poured boiling hot coffee over me so you’re responsible for taking me to A&E

iv)     you give me a different fake name every time you come into starbucks and I just want to know your real name bc ur cute but here I am scrawling “batman” onto your stupid cappuccino

2)      Flower shop AU

i)       You buy a weird amount of flowers and I’m concerned as to why

ii)      I’m allergic to flowers but I work in a flower shop – you’re a customer who’s very confused as to why I’d do that

iii)     (this is also a good way to incorporate flower meanings eg, buying certain colours/types for person to represent feelings etc.)

3)      Library AU

i)       You’re overdue on this book and I want it so I’m tracking u the fuck down

ii)      I work in the library and I’m a little concerned for your health bc you never stop studying

iii)     The library’s pretty empty save for you and me and OH that couple making out loudly in the shelves somewhere

4)      Awful first time meeting

i)       I accidentally punched you in the face when I was too overexcited about something

ii)      I thought you were my friend who’s just done something awful to me (read: cut my hair while I slept, dyed all of my clothes pink, etc. etc.) because you look similar from behind so I stormed up to you and shoved you from behind while calling you an asshole

iii)     You get the gist to this one

iv)     Oooh when you told me your name I thought you were joking because it’s fucking awful and I made a joke about it and things got awkward real fucking fast (perfect for a Hannibal au just saying)

5)      Weird places to meet/awkward meetings in general

i)       We live in the same block of flats but haven’t ever talked and Sunday morning we were both doing the walk of shame and had to stand in the lift together

ii)      “okay I know that being in the woods at 2am is a weird thing to be doing but my friend called me and- wait, why are you in the woods at 2am, fuck I’m going to die aren’t I?”

iii)     A personal favourite of mine – first day at a new job and oh fuck my boss is the person I drunkenly hooked up with last weekend/night

iv)     We keep accidentally running into each other I’m not a stalker I swear

v)      You live across from me in our apartments and we smile when we see each other but we don’t really know each other and oh you’re the stripper at my friend’s stag do/hen night fuck this is really uncomfortable

vi)     “My shower’s broken but I’ve got a date tonight could I possibly use your shower please?” “Oh sure (neighbour that I’ve been crushing on for the past six months) of course you can use my shower to get ready for your date (fuck fuck fuck)”

6)      Friends to romance – pining and all that wonderful shit

i)       You’ve got a date tonight and you asked for advice on what to wear but I’m so in love with you and damn you look good in the outfit I picked out for you

ii)      I really like you but you’re my best friend’s ex

iii)     You’ve liked me for ages and were really obvious about it and I didn’t like all the attention but now you’re over me I really miss it and fuck I think I like you too?

iv)     Somewhere along the way of getting into bar fights together, staying up all night with movie marathons, other friendship things, I’ve fallen in love with you but oh my god this could ruin EVERYTHING

v)      Friends with benefits oh wait I like you

7)      FAKE DATING HOLY SHIT I LIVE FOR THIS

i)       It’s my highschool reunion and I need a hot date so I can rub it in the faces of the people who hated me

ii)      My homophobic parents are coming to visit will you pretend to date me as an extra “fuck you”?

iii)     There’s a person who won’t stop bugging me will you pretend to be my partner so that they’ll fuck off?

iv)     I told my sister I have a boyfriend so she’d stop trying to set me up with people but now she’s coming to visit and I’m in too deep I need a fake boyf ASAP

8)      Soulmate aus

i)       The first words your true love(s) will say to you are tattooed on you and why the fuck are their first words something really ridiculous like ‘I’ll pay you a tenner to punch me in the face’ or ‘quick what’s your favourite animal’ or ‘fucking shit hell holy fuck wow oh my god jesus h Christ fuck me’ etc. or even worse a really ridiculous song lyric like  the opening lines of uptown funk or a high school musical song or smthing did you have to serenade me the first time you saw me asshole?

ii)      You get an ‘impression’ of your soulmate when you turn 18 or something but all I got was a strong smell of bananas or an overwhelming feeling that Thatcher was a good prime minister or an image in my mind of a fucking unicorn

iii)     The more ridiculous the better actually

iv)     Something like whenever your soulmate sings a duet you can’t help but join in and my fucking soulmate is in a goddamn band but I can’t sing for shit

v)      Or maybe something like soulmates always sneeze at the same time and I cant be sure but me and this kid in my French class just sneezed at the same time are we soulmates or was it a coincidence (proceed w character trying to make themselves sneeze around said person to see what’s what)

9)      Alternate universes for real

i)       Mermaids

ii)      Siren and asexual pirate who doesn’t understand why all his crew are losing their shit that person has a nice voice sure but what the fuck is happening

iii)     Hogwarts

iv)     We live in a world where the greek gods are real and you went and got yourself cursed and now I have to go on a fucking quest to sort this shit out why do I love you again?

v)      Pacific rim au (either they’re drift compatible or one of them is a ranger and the other stresses constantly bc what if they die yes I have read a fic like this no I didn’t come up with this one but it’s fucking good) (also if you haven’t seen that film go watch it now)

vi)     Literally any movie or book universe you like tbh just go for it

10)   Other aus that I like

i)       I wanted to go on the ferris wheel but there has to be two people to a cart come on random person let’s go oh wait are we stuck at the top? Fuck

ii)      We work in the same office and you have a goddamn squeaky chair and you wONT FUCKING STOP SQUEAKING IT BECAUSE YOU KNOW IT ANNOYS ME

iii)     Our mutual friend set us up on a blind date and I thought I’d hate it but you’re actually… kind of funny? But because I expected to hate it in no way am I going to let you change my mind just because you’re gorgeous and funny and intelligent oh no my friend is not winning this

iv)     It started to snow and I’m the only one of our friends who would go outside with you – I soon found out why none of the others would go out in the snow with you (this works best if they’re new friends who don’t know each other all that well) when you shoved a handful of snow down my back and declared snow war

v)      It’s nowhere near Christmas it’s literally still November would you calm down about Christmas wait no why are you getting the tree out no stop please stop (if you do this pre-relationship you can have the grouchy one secretly finding the other’s excitement endearing and falling in love with them actually that works for established relationship too)

vi)     Current partner got a new job in America (or other country far away) and we’re getting by on skype calls and emails but it’s not easy and then I met someone new (can be poly or can be finding the OTP person)

vii)   You want us both to get in shape and I hate working out/running but your ass looks really good in shorts oh the things I do for my friends and their nice asses

viii)  Carrying on from 10.vii. you’ve caught me checking you out in what I thought was a subtle way too many times and now you’re calling me out on it what do I do???

ix)     You’re an actor/other famous person that I really admire and I just saw you in the street and as I was debating whether or not to say hi you came up to me and started flirting what do I do??

x)      You were waving at your friend behind me but I got confused and waved back at you and now I’m dying of embarrassment but you think it’s cute

xi)     I sat down in the wrong class and I’m panicking but don’t want to get up and leave because the class has started and you think it’s hilarious and shut up you dumb fuck you don’t know me aahhh

xii)   I’m a waiter at this wedding and you’re a drunk guest who will not stop hitting on me please I’m trying to work no I can’t dance with you omg let me find you some water

xiii)  Our best friends are that awful ‘cute’ couple that make-out in public and call each other “sweetie” and “sugar” and “babe” and god they’re awful let’s talk about how awful they are – develops into “shit we’re the awful couple now”

xiv)  You pissed me off in class so I threw a book at your head and now I’m in detention and jesus fuck I hate you so much and the teacher made me apologise and wait you’re cuter up close and the way you talk is kind of nice actually oh fuck no

Okay I could go on forever but this is over 1,500 words of auing already I have too many ideas christ

send me some to @theskyis-forever with a pairing for me to write :)

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Writer’s Month 2020 Day 12- What You Like

Prompt: Meet Cute

Word Count: 146

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   Lily crouches down on the street, grabbing her boot’s laces and begins to tie them. Just as she’s about to finish the knot, she gets tackled. Lily lets out a surprised shout as her back hits the ground. Something wet and warm is covering her face and when she reaches her hands up, she’s met with fur.

   “Snap!” There’s a shout and suddenly the weight that’s on her is lifted. Lily pushes herself up to her elbows looking at what attacked her. A fluffy golden retriever stands in front of her, panting, tongue lolling out of its mouth. A hand is attached to its blue collar and Lily follows the hand up to the arm to the face of one of one of the most gorgeous women she’s ever seen. She has shoulder length curly, black hair and the most beautiful dark eyes.

   “I’m so sorry!” The woman says. “I move to grab my phone and she just went so fast!” She lightly chuckles, an embarrassed look on her face.

   “It’s uh- it’s okay,” Lily stutters. The woman offers her hand out and Lily reaches up and takes it. She hauls Lily up with surprising ease and heat rises to Lily’s cheeks. Snap barks then, bumping into Lily’s legs. She stumbles, falling into the other women. She catches herself with the other’s jacket and her hands go to her torso.

   “Hi,” Lily whispers. Her eyes are the darkest she’s ever seen, and Lily feels like she could get lost in them.

   “Hey,” she whisper’s back. “I’m Cas Holden.”

   “Lily Watson. Nice to meet you.”

   Cas smirks, “Nice to meet you too.” Snap barks again. Cas laughs and wow, Lily loves that sound. “Snap must really like you.”

   Lily clears her throat and steps back. “Uh- apparently,” she tucks some hair behind her ear.

   “I really like you too.” Cas shifts her weight, a smirk pulling at her lips.  

   Lily huffs, fiddling with the cuffs of her shirt. “You don’t even know me.”

   “Maybe we can change that?” Lily meets Cas eyes again, smiles.

   “I’d like that.”

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Writer’s Month 2020 Day 11- Serenity

Prompt: Light

Word Count: 138

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   They’re out on the porch, Derek and Lena. Derek’s reading the book he snagged from Lena’s bag, something about people having powers corresponding with their zodiac sign and someone hunting them down. Lena is laying down on the swinging bench, feet in Derek’s lap.

    He looks over at her when she shifts, curling closer to the back of the swing. The sun is shinning on her, lighting her up. He often doesn’t get to see her like this; shoulders unburdened, face not scrunch up with stress or anxiety. Even with the others around, there’s still a tenseness to her.

   Not right now though, where it’s just the two of them, the wind, the fresh air. It’s just her. Serenity, Derek thinks, must mean this. He wonders if Lena thinks the same way.

    He turns back to the book.

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Writer’s Month 2020 Day 10- A Wonderful Surprise

Prompt: Bunnies

Word Count: 143

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   “I don’t understand why we’re here,” Cas states as Lily drags her into a pet store.

   “I have a surprise for you.” Lily continues to wind her way through the store.

   “If you’re getting me a pet I swear to god-”

   “What no! Why would I get you a pet?”

   “Why are we in a pet store!?” Lily suddenly stops and spins on her heel, facing her.

   “Because of them,” she points next to them. Cas turns to look and sees a pen of bunnies. “We can pet them.” Lily then points to the sign on the cage. A smile spreads across Cas’ face as she looks back at Lily.

    “A wonderful surprise.” Cas crouches down and stretches her hand out. A white bunny with brown spots comes up to her.

   Lily crouches down next to her, also extending a hand. “I try.”

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Writer’s Month 2020 Day 9- I’m Taking Care of You

Prompt: Illness

Word Count: 462

Summary: Cas heads over to Lily’s when she finds out she’s sick.

   There’s a knock on Lily’s front door and she groans before standing. Opening the door reveals Cas standing on her porch with a thermos in her hands.

   “The hell?” Lily’s voice comes out hoarse and she winces. Cas raises an eyebrow at her.

   “Wow, you must feel really bad if you’re bringing out the curse words.” Lily makes a face. She gestures at the door. .

   “Can I come in?” Lily stands aside and opens the door wider. Cas shuffles in and Lily closes the door behind her.

   “What are you doing here?” She whispers. Cas hoists the thermos before handing it to her. She guides Lily back to the couch.

   “I made you some soup,” Cas responds. At Lily’s raised eyebrow she continues. “Alright I helped my mom while she made it. Its her recipe. She always made it when one of us got sick.” Lily unscrews the lid and Cas sets her bag down next to the couch before heading into the kitchen for a spoon.

   Cas sits down on the couch next to her and looks around the living room. The trash bin is in front of the couch now with a pile tissues, the tv is paused on something showing the ocean, and Lily’s fluffy blanket from her bed is with her.

   “Anyways, how are you doing?” Cas raises her hand, placing it on Lily’s forehead. Lily bats it away.

   “Fine. But you shouldn’t be here. You’ll get sick too.” Cas shrugs, leaning down to take off her boots.

   “I’ll be fine. I have a pretty good immune system.” Lily snorts and shoves the spoon in her mouth. The two of them settle on the couch, watching Lily’s ocean documentary.

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   Lily sets the now empty thermos on the coffee table and leans back, snuggling into her blanket and Cas’ side.

   “I’m guessing that was supposed to be my dinner?” she asks.

   “Yeah.”

   “What about you? There might be leftovers in the fridge if not I-”

   “Lily, I’m the one taking care of you,” Cas brushes some of Lily’s hair away from her sweaty forehead. “So don’t worry about me and stop talking. Besides, I already ate before I came.” Lily huffs, leaning her head on Cas’ shoulder.

   “You’re such a softie.”

   “Sue me.”

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   Days later there’s another knock on Lily’s door. She opens it and sees Cas standing there with a blanket wrapped around her shoulders and she’s looking miserable.

   “’Pretty good immune system’ my ass.” Cas shoots her a look as she shuffles in and Lily laughs.

   “Settle down on the couch. I might not be able to make soup from scratch like you- oh sorry you and your mom,” Lily smirks at her as she walks into the kitchen. “But I can make soup from a can.”

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Writer’s Month 2020 Day 8- Late Night Phone Calls

Prompt: Eight

Word Count: 998

Warnings: There’s mention of blood but its not explicit and pretty much glossed over. There’s cussing too.

Author’s Note: I decided to take eight prompts from the 100 ways to say I love you list by @p0ck3tf0x. They’re in bold.

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   The call comes in at 2:20 am. Its Lena. Derek doesn’t hesitate to pick it up even though nothing good comes from a call at two am.

   “Hello?”

   “…Derek?” Lena’s voice is small in the phone speaker.

   “Lena? What’s going on?” Derek’s already moving, grabbing jeans and his shoes.

   “I- I was just at the library researching and I didn’t realize how late it was and I was riding back and this thing just- oh god.”

   “Lena- Lena just listen to me. Where are you?” Derek flings his door open and slams it close behind him. He runs for the stairs, jumping the last three.

   “I-I’m uh, on Hoyt- past Rucker.”

   “Okay. Stay there, I’m coming to get you. Is it dead? Do you know what it is?”

   “Its, uh, yeah its- its dead. I had my knife with me thank god. I think-” He hears her walk around. “I think it’s a ghoul.”

   “Alright, I’m on Hoyt. I’m almost there.”

   “Derek…”

   “Lena, I can see you it’s okay.” Derek quickly stops the car, hanging up the phone. Lena runs a hand through her hair as she turns to him.

   “Derek!” He places his hands on her shoulders, looking her up and down. There’s blood on her clothes.  

   “Your injuries?” Lena shakes her head, then winces.

   “Uh, bruises. It got it’s claws on my arm but not deep. Helmet helped when I hit the ground.” Lena turns her head to look behind her. “Fucked up my bike.” She then pauses and gets a horrified look on her face and she whips back to look at him. “Oh god, how messed up is it that I’m angrier about my bike than being attacked?”

   “Hey, its okay.” He rubs his thumbs up and down on her shoulders. “Can you help with the body?”

   “I- how is this my life? Fucking burying bodies of supernatural creatures at two am? And I’m not even creeped out! I-I’m a bit rattled of course and shocked but like, it’s just another Wednesday y’know?”

   “Hey, hey- take a deep breath.” Lena squeezes her eyes shut and takes a deep breath. “There you go. I know, I understand.” Lena’s eyes flicker to the body of the ghoul and she takes another deep breath.

   “C’mon,” she steps away from him, running her hand though her hair again. “Let’s take care of the body.” Lena sniffs and Derek can’t do anything but get the shovel in his trunk. Maybe Lena’s right. Its concerning he has a shovel in his car and is used to this. He hands Lena the shovel and grabs the body. He can’t help but wrinkle his nose at it; it smells disgusting.

   Together they make their way through the forest with Lena’s phone light leading the way. Derek does most of the digging given his werewolf strength, but Lena mainly covers the body with dirt.

    Lena leans against the shovel in the hole.

   “Hey,” she calls out. Derek looks up at her from his phone. “Sorry about this.”

   “Don’t worry about me,” he interrupts.

   “I doubt this is how you wanted to spend your night.” She sighs, leaning her forehead against her hands that are on the handle of the shovel. “It’s like three am isn’t it?”

   “Its okay, I couldn’t sleep anyways.” That just has her looking up at him with concern now. He nods his head. “Come out of there. I can finish it.” Lena hands him the shovel and with his other hand helps her out. “Watch your step.” Out of the hole, Lena brushes her hands on her jeans and sighs again.

  Derek makes quick work on finishing the grave. As they walk back to the car, Derek notices her shiver.

   “You don’t have a jacket?”

   Lena shrugs. “When I left I didn’t need one. Like I said, I didn’t realize how late it was getting and then all of a sudden its two am.” She rubs her hands up and down her arms. Derek thinks on the idea for a split second before he’s sliding off his jacket and handing it to her.

   “Here.”

   Lena looks from him to jacket back to him. “What?”

   “Take my jacket. It’s cold outside.” Lena looks at the jacket again before slowly taking it out of his and sliding it on.

   “Thanks.” Derek nods and they continue to the car.

   Out of the woods, Lena and Derek look at Lena’s bike.

   “Can you ride it?”

   “Yea, I’m gonna have to take it into the shop though. Damnit.” Lena grabs her helmet from the seat and slides it on. “But that’s a problem for future me.” She slings her leg over the bike. “For now, I’m planning on taking a shower and passing out.”

   “Call me if you need anything.” Lena’s eyes crinkle in the corners as she smiles at him.

   “I will. Drive safely.”

   “I should be the one telling you that.”

    “Excuse you,” Lena gestures to herself. “This was not my fault.”

   “I’m mean- I haven’t been tackled off the road.”

   “You don’t ride a fucking bike!” Derek chuckles and walks back to his car.

   “Bye!” He calls out. He hears Lena’s bike start up.

   “Bye dickhead!” She calls out too before she’s speeding off. Derek watches her disappear before putting the shovel into his trunk and then climbing into his car.

   Back at his place he shucks off his shoes and makes his way to the bathroom. Lena had the right idea about taking a shower. His phone buzzes in his pocket as he turns on the shower. He pulls it out and looks at the text.

   “Made it home :)” -Lena

   “You better take care of your injuries.” -Derek

   “o7” -Lena

   Derek rolls his eyes and places his phone on the sink. Its been a long night and he’s finally feeling tired. Burying a body will do that to you. He glances at his phone before getting into the shower. He didn’t ask Lena to send that text but then again, did he really need to?

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Writer’s Month 2020 Day 7- Safe with You

Prompt: Hurt/Comfort

Word Count: 709

   When Derek opens his door, he barely has a second of eye contact with Lena before she’s running into him, ducking her head, and gripping his shirt tightly.

   “Lena, hey, hey.” He immediately wraps an arm around her shoulders, tucking her more into him and shutting the door with his other arm.

   He gently takes the backpack off her shoulder and lets it fall to the ground. He hears Lena sob and his heart twists with the sound. He has no idea what happened to have her like this but damn him if he’s not going to do his best to make her feel better.

   Derek walks them backwards to his couch and sets them down on it. He pries her face away from his chest and reaches for her glasses. Lena’s face is red and splotchy and he’s sure her eyes are red too, but she keeps them closed. Derek quickly folds the glasses and puts them on the end table behind him. He cups her cheek with his hand, thumb swiping a tear that rolls down her cheek. That causes Lena to sob again and she wraps her arms around his neck and goes back to hugging him. He runs his hands up and down her back trying his best to comfort her with physical touch.

   After a couple of minutes of him just letting her cry, Lena pulls away. She swipes at her face with her hands and Derek reaches for the tissues on the coffee table. He grabs a couple and hands them to her. Derek rests a hand on her shoulder as she blows her nose and controls her breathing. A couple moments later, Lena finally meets his eyes, although it’s not for long.

   “What’s wrong?” Lena sucks in a ragged breath and lets out a huff.

   “That’s the thing, nothing’s wrong. I don’t- I’ve been feeling so empty inside and I don’t know why. Everything’s fine! School is going fantastic, my relationships are good, everyone is alive and happy and everything’s fine! Except I’m not!” She’s breathless at the end, looking at him with such a pained expression it hurts him. Lena grimaces, looking down at her lap and running a hand through her hair.

   “Hey,” he reaches out, cupping her face again. “It’s going to be okay.” Lena closes her eyes, sighing, leaning more into his palm. “You’re going to be okay.” A few more tears fall down her cheeks and Derek swipes them away again. He’s holding her face with both hands now and Lena reaches up to grip a wrist. She rubs her thumb on it as she takes more deep breaths. When she opens her eyes, she gives him a smile, and squeezes his wrist.

   “I need the bathroom.” He lets go and she stands. Derek runs a hand through his hair and heaves a breath. He has no idea what he’s doing but it seems to be working. He leans back into the couch more wondering what he’s gonna do next.

   Lena emerges a coupe minutes later, eyes no longer red and face a bit less red too. Derek stands and brushes a hand against her arm.

   “Sit, I’ll get you some water.” As he stands in front of the fridge, he gets an idea. “You want ice cream?” He calls out. Lena slightly turns her head.

   “Do I even need to answer that?” Derek huffs, no, she doesn’t. He digs the ice cream out of the freezer, grabs two spoons, and a towel along with her water. They set the ice cream between them on the towel. Derek hands her a spoon and grabs the tv remote. Turning on the pilot episode of Castle, they settle in.

   After the beginning of the second episode Derek puts the ice cream away. When he sits back down, Lena grabs the blanket that’s on the back of the couch and leans against him. He wraps his arm around her shoulders, her head falling onto his chest. He runs a hand through her hair, and he hears her hum. He smiles, shifting a bit more on the couch to get comfortable.

   By the beginning of the third episode, Lena is asleep and by the end of the fourth so is Derek.

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Writer’s Month 2020 Day 6- In the Moment

Prompt: Ocean

Word Count: 203

   When Lily’s hand brushes against hers for the third time Cas finally intertwines their fingers together. She sees Lily’s smile from the corner of her eye. They dodge a family as they walk down the boardwalk.

   “There’s cotton candy!” James suddenly shouts. Him and Alex run to the cart and Cas feels a pang of sympathy for the worker. Lily pulls her over to the churro. 

   The four of them rest at the end of the boardwalk, leaning on the rail, enjoying their treats. They watch as the waves crash against the shore, listen to the chatter around them and the seagull’s calling. They feel the breeze on their skin.

   “You know,” Alex starts. He rests his back against the rail, leaning on his elbows. “Last time I was here I ate so much ice cream I threw up.” There’s a moment of silence before the three of them make disgusted sounds and Alex cackles. Lily punches his shoulder, shaking her head.

   “Why do you always have to ruin the moment!?” She asks.

   “Cause your guys’ faces are hilarious every time,” he smirks.

   James groans, “You’re such a dick.”

   “You love me,” Alex teases.

    Unanimously, the three of them respond. “Debatable.”

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Writer’s Month 2020 Day 5- You’re Still with Me

Prompt: Soulmates

Word Count: 230

Author’s Note: This was really hard to write since I don’t really like soulmates AUs or at least writing them apparently. Its not precisely romantic although it can be perceived as such.

   “What did you think would happen Derek!?” Lena suddenly shouts at him. His surprise is evident on his face. Lena’s only raised her voice a few selected times toward him. “That I would just instantly forget about you the moment you crossed the town border!? That I would simply shrug it off and continue on!?”

   Lena chuckles humorlessly then, the sound hoarse. “Of course, you did.” She smiles at him then, a brittle thing that almost has Derek flinching. “Of course. Well, I didn’t. I didn’t just move on. You honestly think I could just move on!? You were my best friend!” She’s shouting again. “You- you were there and solid and god Derek, you kept me together when I was falling apart. You answered me whenever I called or texted no matter what time it was. You- we had movie marathons together and you let me rant about anything, you helped keep me motivated. You inspired me Derek. God, you were, are, so much to me.”  

   “How could I just move on? You know, I hear your voice in my head when ever I go through something. Whenever something happens, the first person I want to tell is you. Even when you weren’t here you were still with me. How could you possibly think that I ever wanted you to go? Please, just never leave me again.”