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You know those anime meta posts along the lines of “I was born with pink hair. The doctors told my parents I was a Main Character and ever since my life has not known peace from demons/spirits/sports competitions/harems who find me”

Well I see that, and I raise you this:

An anime boy whose appearance is, by absolutely anyone’s account, completely and utterly average. Mundane hair. Mundane eyes. Not even glasses to set him the tiniest bit apart. A simple, unmemorable, unrecognizable civilian among a backdrop of millions.

And he has a lot of passions, and a lot of ambitions, which he hones every chance he gets. He’s dabbled in sports and archery and cooking and just about anything you could wrap a competition around. And he’s competed in many of these. Every chance he gets. With all of his passion and all of his might.

He’s crushed by the competition every single time.

Until one day–one day something clicks for him. Something that should have seemed obvious from the start and yet never was–as though everyone, including himself, was unwittingly blind to it. It clicks, when he realizes every kid who’s beaten him in competition, every kid who’s gone on to fame and glory and acclaim, has been some candy-haired gel-spiked ridiculously-dressed fucker. 

There’s some trend there that this Main Character boy can’t explain and can’t understand but he decides, this one time, fuck it. He’ll play along too. He’s got a model train competition in four days, and he’s got nothing more to lose. He hits up the department store, buys the pinkest, noxious-est, fruitiest hair dye he can find, the spikiest hair gel available, and the gaudiest clothes on the thrift rack. He enters the model train competition looking like a bubble gum gijinka.

And he wins.

Suddenly, the other candy-haired contestants notice him. They talk to him. They pledge rivalries. Girls notice him. Judges applaud him. Acclaimed model train aficionados offer him internships across the world. He’s hit on something. 

The main cast expands to cover just about every candy-hair cliche in the book: from the mostly-normal-looking demure school girl with the blue hair to the Naruto-est, yelling-est boy with the red-and-green spiked hair. The cool megane senpais, the purple haired tsunderes, suddenly everyone is interested in him. They’re prodigies and upstarts and underdogs and they truly believe that this main character boy is one of them.

So the main character boy maintains his ruse. He touches up his roots at dawn every morning and carefully attends to his gelled spikes and tells absolutely no one about this great, uncanny, unfathomable secret he’s stumbled upon. He wins his competitions left and right. He racks up the acclaim. He’s hailed as a prodigy of all trades, just now bursting onto the scene, and boils to the top of all his candy-haired peers.

He’s rising up, his every dream within his grasp. Until one day he gets a note under his door, taped to an old picture of his Normal Boring self from middle school, that says “You don’t belong”

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So, I hear you liked TURN.

Apres the Season 4 finale, I know there’s going to be a lot of crying, and hand-wringing, and rewatching, and these are all good and proper things to do in the wake of a TV show you’ve enjoyed.

But after the smoke clears from all of that, you’re maybe going to go looking for your next 18th century fix, just something in between rewatches or while you’re trying to flesh out your next story idea. (Hey, now that we have our canon, go hog-wild on story ideas, guys, seriously.) 

So I’ve saved you some trouble and made you all a helpful list.

Obviously there are a lot of movies and TV shows out there - this is just a selection that I wish more people knew about.

Note: Everyone enjoys a show or movie for different reasons. These shows are on this list because of the time period they depict, not because of the quality of their writing, the accuracy of their history or the political nature of their content. Where I’m able to, I’ve mentioned if a book is available if you’d like to read more.

Before we get to the rest of the list, there are three excellent shows that are either currently on television or about to be very soon:

Poldark (BBC/PBS) is based on a series of books by an author named Winston Graham. It was made into a PBS series in the 70s starring Robin Ellis as the handsome Captain Poldark, who returns from the American Revolution to find his family farm in tatters and his long-time love interest married to his cousin. Drama ensues. The 70s series is worth your time, and the recent remake with Aidan Turner in the title role is also definitely worth a go. (If you like leading men who make terrible life decisions and the women who put up with them, this is totally your show.)

Harlots (Hulu) - If you really loved the TURN ladies, thought Lola and Philomena deserved more than they got, or are just interested to learn more about what life might have been like for the lower classes in London in the 1750s, have we got a deal for you. Harlots follows the lives of 18th century sex workers in this new drama, which was just recently renewed for a totally deserved second season. Female-lead ensemble drama. A little violent at points and deals with some pretty heavy-duty topics like rape, murder, and bastardy, but in a humane and understanding way. Totally bingeable.

Outlander (Starz) - Based on the wildly popular series of books by Diana Gabaldon, this time traveling drama jumps between a couple of different centuries and follows the story of Jamie and Claire, two very strong personalities trying to literally find their place in history. (Hewlett talks about the blade his grandfather picked up at Culloden; that battle forms a critical part of this show’s storyline.) It’s a real pretty show with very high production values.

And, without further ado, the rest of the list!

John Adams:  If you haven’t watched this already, do yourself a favor and go pick it up from the library. Starring Paul Giametti in the title role, this HBO miniseries follows John Adams’ role in the formation of America, through his early days in Congress up through his own presidency. As with any biographical show, characters that we know and love from other media (Rufus Sewell’s Hamilton comes to mind, but see what you think of David Morse’s Washington, too) are presented in a slightly different light and provide some food for thought about how history can be selective in how it remembers us. The costuming is great, the sets are fantastic, and the acting is first-rate.

The Patriot: An oldie but a goodie. Mel Gibson plays a highly fictionalized version of Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox while Jason Isaacs turns in a really stellar hottie we love to hate in Colonel Tavington. A little heavy-handed at times, this is a good movie to laugh over with friends.

Sons of Liberty: I’ll be really honest - for a show from the History Channel, the history on this show is pretty awful. But the cast is pretty. This one’s up to you, really. It fills a hole.

Garrow’s Law: William Garrow was a barrister and a pioneering legal mind in the 18th century, and this show (which ran for 3 seasons) is based on real Old Bailey cases and Garrow’s defenses, while also working in his fraught social life. Were you interested in learning a little more about Abe Woodhull’s erstwhile legal training? This is the show for you.

City of Vice: A miniseries that explains the origins and work of the Bow Street Runners, one of London’s first police forces.  Does a great job of opening up some of the early 18th century underside of London including a smidge of 18th century gay culture.

A Harlot’s Progress: William Hogarth was an 18th century artist, printmaker and social commentator whose “A Harlot’s Progress” famously depicts the downfall of a woman who goes into prostitution. This 2006 series explores the relationship that inspired the ‘Harlot’ piece.

The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant: At around the same time America was busy trying to figure itself out, halfway around the world another one of Britain’s colonial possessions - Australia - was just getting started. Hundreds of convicts found themselves stuffed in ships and sent to the other side of the world - a sentence deemed almost more humane. This 2005 series with Romala Garai follows a very famous convict, Mary Bryant, and her experiences.

Banished: Another take on penal colonies in Australia. Currently available on Hulu.

Black Sails: A more recent offering from Starz, this show explores the backstory of the pirates in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Lots of great representation issues, a whole lot of ‘how does your story get told’ - and there’s a real big community on Tumblr who loves it and very actively produces all kinds of fic.

Clarissa - Simcoe fans, this one is totally for you. Based on the epistolary novel by Samuel Richardson, Clarissa follows a girl of the same name as the infamous rake Lovelace tries to seduce her. Another look at what how women can be corrupted. Also, for you fandom nerds in the crowd, Lovelace was one of the first characters to inspire fix-it fic. Yes, really! Fix-it fic in the late 1700s. Lovelace is one of the original men for whom the ‘No, really, I can reform him’ trope was created. (Richardson, his creator, was so horrified by this reaction by his fans that he actually revised the book several times to try and make Lovelace even more villainous and irredeemable, with little success. Then as now, women apparently love the idea of a bad boy.)

Amazing Grace - The history of slavery in England and its colonies is complicated and nuanced; this story deals with one of the more famous names from that story, William Wilberforce, and his contribution.

Belle - Based on the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Another look at racial politics in England.

The Aristocrats - One of my all-time favorite TV miniseries and based on the nonfiction book by Stella Tilyard, this show follows the (actual, nonfictional) Lennox sisters, daughters of the Duke of Richmond as they grow up, marry, and adjust to rapid social change from the early 1700s into the 1790s.

The Duchess  - About the same time the Lennox sisters were out in society, so was Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire. This is based on (I’m not sure how closely) Amanda Foreman’s biography of Georgiana, one of the leading ladies of her day.

Dangerous Liasons - Another story about corruptible young women, this one has 3 very well deserved Oscars to its name and an absolutely stunning Glenn Close.

Barry Lyndon - a very evocative, sumptuous film by Stanley Kubrick. Short on action, but very, very Aesthetic, as only Kubrick can do.

The Scarlet Pimpernel - Based on the book by Baroness Orczy, The Scarlet Pimpernel is largely considered to be one of the world’s first ‘superhero with a secret identity’ stories. Sir Percy Blakeney uses his identity as a dim-witted fop to provide cover for his activities rescuing French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution. The 1982 version with Anthony Andrews and the 1999 version with Richard Grant are both a lot of fun.

Speaking of the French, where would we be without them? Our small domestic dust-up with Britain has far-reaching international consequences, setting in motion so many other social movements in Europe. The French, for instance, will have their own revolution several years after ours, which, of course, will lead to a total political shakeup ending with an artillery officer named Napoleon Bonaparte on the throne as Emperor. (You may have heard of him. He goes on to have his own series of large wars and, you know, completely changes the geo-political landscape of Europe. Like you do.)

La Revolution Francaise, filmed for the 200th anniversary of the Revolution, is available on YouTube in it’s entirety with English subtitles! Starts in 1774 and goes through the 1800s. C’est merveilleux.

Marie Antoinette - Sofia Coppola’s wild, modern romp through the life of one of the 18th century’s most notorious women. It may not be great history, but darn me if it isn’t fun to watch.

Farewell, My Queen - Another story about Marie Antoinette - this one is in French.

Nicolas Le Floch: An 18th century crime procedural set at the court of Louis XVI. The whole show is in French, so watch with subtitles, but the costumes are a lot of fun and it gives an interesting picture of the life a character like Lafayette would have left behind when he came to America. (He gets name dropped a few times, actually, though he never actually appears.)

Ekaterina: A 2014 miniseries from Russia discussing the rise of Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, contemporaneous to the Revolution. The 18th century is a fascinating time in Russian history and Catherine is a really, really interesting lady. Totally go and read about her.

Anno 1790: A Swedish crime procedural set in 1790s Sweden and following Johann Däadh, a doctor recently roped into the police force. Däadh is a bit of a reformer, interested in the rights of man and giving everyone a chance to be heard. Costumes are fun, and there’s a really great slow-burn romance between two of the characters, one of whom is (gasp) married. This show only ran for one season, but it was a really, really good season.

If you’re still jonesing for period dramas after the rest of this list, here’s a lot of shows and tv series set during the Napoleonic Wars that are also totally worth your time - the Richard Sharpe miniseries, the Horatio Hornblower miniseries, the BBC’s War and Peace, Master and Commander, and then, of course, anything based on a Jane Austen novel.

Have fun!

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coffee shop gothic

*based on actual events that happened to me

- You wander around, looking for an exit. You ask a nice lady where it is. She stares blankly at you. “What exit? There is no exit.” She smiles.

- The barista smiles. His mouth lolls. His teeth are sharp

- You sit next to the window. When you look out, nothing is there, only endless void

- The shop has a cat. You ask the manager if it’s his cat. He tells you there’s no cat with more force and fear in his voice than necessary. There’s never been a cat, he hissed.

- There’s a man reading a newspaper next to you. He doesn’t move. He never leaves. The paper is from 1912

- You finally come out of the shop. People on the street chatter and mingle. You don’t recognized the street, you try to go back to the shop but it isn’t there

- “Have a good day” The barista says. You don’t reply. “Have a good day.” they threatened again. You nod. You aren’t sure if it’s day, but you nod. It’s best to nod

- the coffee is always cold. You ask why it’s cold. They hand you a coupon. It’s covered in ancient curses

- You bid the barista goodbye. You can only hope it’s goodbye. PLEASE GOD LET IT BE GOODBYE

- The barista has a tattoo. You swear it moves

- There’s a bright-eyed newcomer to the shop team. You almost pity them. Soon they’ll be like the rest of them

- Your barista’s name tag says GOD. You don’t question it. You tip more than usual

- The muffin is fresh, they repeat again and again. You don’t dare disagree. You saw someone make that mistake once. You shudder and order a croissant

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i can only write chapter titles so here are some:

Edgar Allen Poe Had It Coming

Did You Know That Parrots Combust When Listening To Queen?

Caped God? I thought You Meant Cape Cod

If I Had A Theme Song It Would Probably Be Incoherent Screaming

So Anyway, Here’s My Severed Head

It’s...... Jesus!

I Did Not Know That Would Kill A Guy But You Learn Something New Everyday

Do Not Awaken The Ancient One, He Has Anxiety

Please Do Not Tell This Guy That My Soul Is Trapped Inside His Mother

God Wants Me Dead Too, You’re Not Special

My Dad Told My Mom To Creat Chaos So She Made Me

Doritos And Death: A How-To

What Is Even Happening

The Day My Mother Wrote Me Out Of Her Will

No, Seriously, I’m Actually Allergic To Stupid

10 Times My Therapist Was Called and 1 Time When He Was Actually Needed

I May Have Left Satan On Voicemail

Murder Monday And How To Not Suck

Taylor Swift Was Onto Something

In Which Something Is Not Right (Or: I Was Sure The Dead Couldn’t Drive)

EAT MY KINKY BOOTS

I’m Pretty Sure I Wasn’t Thinking

I Don’t Like Saving The World

Everyone Asks Who I Am But No One Asks How I Am

This Turned Kinky Real Fast

Oh No

Satan Is A Real Man 

John Mulaney Can Kiss My Sparkly Ass

I’m Sorry Does My COLD DEAD BODY BOTHER YOU?

C’mon I Was Expecting Undead, Not Aggressive Hippies

The Day The Tree Chopped My Neighbor In Half And The Day I Got Away With Murder

3 Days Without Dying...Nevermind

LMAO Sherlock WHO?

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Person A, after a moment of silence: *inhales deeply* *pulls out phone* Lawyer we need to talk about the will

Person A: “…..(Person B)….Why the Fuck, are there so many men in my house…. and-….is that a pile of swords on my kitchen table?!”

Person B: “I can explain, I promise! …I just….. I really need your help.”

Person A: “……I’m not going to like this am I?”

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more au prompts because no one sent me fanfiction yet

“we first met by grabbing the same slice of pizza at a friend’s party two years ago and now we’re engaged this is that story” au

“i do your hair for a dance but there is a shit ton of sexual tension” au

“I’ve never seen you smile before you stoic bastard and now it’s my life’s mission to turn that frown upside down and- WHY ARE YOU BLUSHING?” au

“you’re my sworn enemy but that’s only because I can’t process feelings when you’re with me” au

“you and I are competing for this girl’s love but along the way you keep flirting with me and I’m pretty sure THIS IS NOT HOW IT WORKS” au

“there’s this cat thing that keeps coming to my door and one day I see a return if lost tag and so I knock on your door with a disgruntled cat in my arms” au

“we’re both the plus ones at a fancy event of a mutual friend and dang you look good” au

“you feel like shit so you come over and we drink hot coco and talk about the people we don’t like” au

“you’re always dressed like a disney fairy princess and one day I steal your headphones and HOLY that Is some HeavY meTAL” au

“you get stuck in an unwilling engagement and one day you pack your bags and travel all the way across the sea and arrive at my house and announced that you’ll be living with me but that cool because there is a lot of unresolved feelings” au

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trilling new coffee shop AU alternatives

masterchef AU

valedictorian vs salutatorian AU

band class AU

cat person vs dog person AU

police stakeout AU

study hall AU

revolutionary and police AU

accidentally discovers your fanfic account AU

DEMON AND GHOST HUNTER AU

science lab partners AU

CONSPIRACY THEORISTS AU

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hero x villain #2

“You’re bleeding.” the hero gasped slightly, placing a hand on the rapidly darkening ring of red on the villain’s abdomen.

“Thanks, I noticed.” the villain groaned through clenched teeth. Upon further inspection, cuts and bruises littered their entire body.

“You need help. I can take you somewhere safe.” the hero scolded softly, pressing their palm onto the wound, applying pressure to cease the bleeding.

“Why?” the villain croaked, suddenly afraid. “Why are you helping me?” They shrank back from the hero’s touch. The hero’s heart clenched.

“Because,” they murmured, easing the villain into a sitting position. “DEspite what they believe, you’re not that bad. It’s about time someone showed you what kindness is.”

The villain sucked in a breath. ‘I- I just thought...” their voice trailed off and cracked. Their eyes were wide and glossy - terrified- as the hero pulled them into their chest. The villain stiffened, muscles tense. The hero was going to stab them in the back, they were sure.

The hero frowned. “It’s okay. The wound is not too deep. I’ve got you now.” They stood up, cradling the villain’s frame in their arms.

A little huff puffed from the villain’s lips. “I still hate you, you know?” A flush had settled onto their cheeks. They averted their eyes, trying their best to hold on to that one thread of dignity that they still had. The hero smiled and that thread slipped through the villain’s grasp, much to their prideful horror.

The hero hesitated, then bolted silently out of the warehouse, rushing the villain to their house.

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April 26 2020

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hero x villain snippet #1

The protagonist hunches over in the cold metal chair, hair falling into their eyes. They keep their head bowed in a pathetic attempt to hide the tears that occasionally streaked down their cheek, scrubbing the grime and blood down into dripping puddles at the tip of their chin. Their hands shook slightly behind the back of the chair, bound by heavy metal shackles.

The antagonist steps into their view and their hands clenches instinctively, the heavy bonds rubbing uncomfortably against their raw wrists.

“You see what I mean now?” The antagonist askes lightly, scrutinizing the protagonist from a haughty upturned nose. They circled the bound figure, examining and analysing. “I am always right.”

“Shut up.” The protagonist spits hoarsely.

The antagonist grips the protagonist’s shoulder. just enough to make them wince and shake. Bending over their shoulder, the antagonist brushes their lips over the protagonist’s temple. They watch in satisfaction as the protagonist flinches violently away, their lips trembling as fresh droplets of tears roll down their flushed cheeks.

“Go away!” The protagonist cursed their rasping voice.

“Hush. It’s alright. I’m not going to hurt you like your friends did.”

The protagonist made no attempt to justify their ex-teammates actions.

Crouching down, the antagonist begins to unlock their cuffs. The protagonist stiffens in their chair, utterly overwhelmed.

The chains droop onto the cold concrete with a dull thud. The protagonist bring their hands to their chest, rubbing them together for warmth. They were in shock. They shifted, but did not attempt to run. How could they? Where would they even go?

The antagonist pulls them to their feet. The antagonist steps closer and they shrink back in fear. The tears had stopped, leaving shiny scars on their cheeks. Their eyes were glassy and empty.

Slowly, the antagonist pulls them into a gentle embrace, guilt and a terrible sadness pooling in their gut. The protagonist stiffens but slowly sinks their head into their chest, letting another sob escape.

“I’m sorry,” the antagonist repeats again and again, rubbing the protagonist’s back awkwardly. “I’m sorry.”

What the hell are they going to do now?

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april 23 2020

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NETHEX

concept: Faebook 

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not to be dramatic but draping a dark greatcoat over your shoulders when striding down long corridors is a ultimate power move

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au prompts to die for pt2

I hired to you do some gardening in my front yard and I can’t stop staring at you from the living room window

We have the same thinking spot on the bench over there and one day you’re there before me and so we turn it into a competition to reach it first and one day you’re not there

You’re a barista and I am a regular customer and I thought you were cute but I pronounced your name wrong the first time I met you and now you spell my name wrong every time on the coffee cups because you’re so salty

You’re the valedictorian and I’m the salutatorian and I hate you so much you cocky fucker stop rubbing it in ok?

I am a art student and one day I came to the studio after everyone has gone home to pick something up but there you were, painting the most amazing scenery

We’re both single parents and our kids are very close and hang out together and one day your toddler accidentally calls me mommy well isn’t this awkward

You’re a classical musician and very pretentious so I pronounce classical musicians’ names wrong on purpose just to mess with you. Bonus: You keep pronouncing their names wrong accidently after my terrible influence

I’m playing guitar and singing on the street to raise money for charity and you ask if we can sing a duet

We’re on a train together and you fall asleep on my shoulder and I don’t even know you but I don’t want to interrupt your nap and hey wanna hang out?

When you invited me over I was expecting a house not a freaking mansion

We’re in our own cars waiting for our ferries to come and you have a dog in yours and it seems to like me so can I pet it pretty please???

Part 1

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OTP types i never tire of

A, who has stars in their eyes and the entire universe in their souls. B, with the hollowed out smile and dead flowers in their garden, rough around the edges but lightens up whenever A is around.

B dropping sarcastic comments at the worst possible moments and A, an idiot-in-progress, grinning whenever B says something remotely clever.

Left Brain A: cold, calculated, logical; Right Brain B: emotions, emotions, emotions

A is a reckless dumbass, B has brain cells but supports all of A’s decisions because they enjoy watching the world burn from afar.

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“Here is the head of Timothy, who wronged you in the fourth grade by calling you a mouthface.”

“Oh my god that’s the sweetest thing you’ve ever done for me!”

@writing-prompt-s

Its christmas, and your work place is doing a secret santa, but this isn’t any old secret santa. You work for the Guild of Assassins, and each of your colleagues has too kill someone who hurt another in the past. 

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This Or That royal aus

Our countries are at war but I see you on your stallion on the front lines and enemies were not supposed to look that good covered in blood

Or

Our countries are at war and I’m undercover trying to find out your country’s weak points but you catch my eyes across the grand hall and I can’t tear my gaze away

You’re my loyal soldier and I’m the heir to the throne but something happens and my heart can’t help but flutter whenever you’re around

Bonus: The soldier is an unrelenting flirt with a silver tongue and the heir is a chaotic awkward mess whenever the soldier even breathes and this leads to a lot of tension

Or

You’re my soldier, I’ve known you since forever, but it turns out that you are a spy and a traitor but I catch a bad case of the feelings for you

Bonus: They share one last look before the soldier runs away into the night extra points if they almost kiss but the heir becomes flustered and pushes soldier away

The obligatory we’re never meant to be: You are the next in line to the crown but one day I was tending to the garden when you decided you wanted someone to talk to

Or

Your father is the head of the royal servants and I’m the youngest of the royal bunch and one day you decided I was lonely and introduced yourself

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campus aus no one asked for

We share a hatred for the food around our university campus but hey we’re culinary students and so after we graduate we open a new restaurant

We are doing the same book for a book report you love the book but I hate it with a burning passion and so we participate in frequent heated arguments in the middle of the cafeteria

I’ll pretend to be your new significant other and make your ex jealous if you promise to go on a actual date with me after all this is done

You’re a burnt-out English major that frequents the pizza place where I work at and I’m a History major so we bond together over our shared hatred for Shakespeare

We meet on the bus every morning on our way to class but today is the first time we’ve talked to each other

You’re my messy roommate and I tell you repeatedly to clean your side of the room

Or

You’re my super messy roommate and I just can’t stand looking at your desk anymore so I decide to tidy it while you were out

I rush a sorority and you try to convince me otherwise

You are crying over your term papers so I decide to help you

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au prompts to die for

You are my best friend and I’ve known you platonically for years now but every time you look at me I get fireworks in my chest and butterflies in my stomach

We work at the flower shop at the corner together but at night we make plans to overthrow the government

We live opposite to each other on the top floors of two apartment buildings and you were singing with your window open and I decided to join you

You just moved in next door and asked for some help with the boxes

You are a terrible flirt and an even worse barista but hey you’re kinda cute wanna hang out and be losers together?

I wanted to impress you with my vast knowledge of theater so I auditioned for Romeo and Juliet and OH MY GOD- we get the roles of Romeo and Juliet and now I have to kiss you and still pretend I don’t care about you

We are with our mutual friend at Starbucks and they order a unicorn frappuccino with three pumps of strawberry and extra whip but we’re not into that so we spontaneously looked at each other and sigh

You are looking through my search history and I swear to god I’m not pregnant and/or homicidal I’m a writer I swear

You were writing fanfiction in the library and I correct your spelling mistakes

There’s a lady in the neighborhood that we both hate but we dislike each other but we plot against her together and suddenly we don’t hate each other so much anymore

Our moms know each other from work and they take us to one of their company parties but we’re the only teens there so we hide under the tables and share some cake

We meet at a fan convention but we’re total strangers and you’re dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi and you say “hello there” and I said “General Kenobi” and that was the moment I had your eternal respect

Part 2