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Honestly considering uploading to A03 as well.. but I’m not sure how I feel about it!

Any creators use A03? Is it a good site? How’s the user interface? Let me know below thanks!!

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This fic is so freaking cute!!

I don’t usually read RPFs. But I’m so glad I read this one! I love how realistic it seems!! Just a good cute fic!!

Silver Fox - Chris Evans x Reader

Summary: Chris isn’t too happy that he’s getting older, good thing he has you around.

Word Count: 634

Warning: Age Gap (Reader is in their early 30s)! Bit of Angst! Insecurity! Fluff!

A/N: I wrote this on my phone almost immediately after waking up so it’s barely edited!

You let out a long yawn as you walked out of the closet dressed in a pair of shorts and one of Chris’ old tops. You ran your hands down your face as you walked across the bedroom towards the bed that was calling for you.

As you went you passed by the bathroom where you spotted Chris stood in front of the mirror. You paused in your journey turning towards the bathroom, leaning against the doorframe as you admired him.

All he wore was some dark blue checkered pj bottoms, his bare chest on show giving you the best view of his numerous tattoos. As your eyes ran over his body, appreciating what was yours, your gaze finally settled on his face.

You watched as he tilted his head side to side, up and down, fingers running through his beard. The small frown on his face and long sigh telling you something wasn’t right.

“Hey” you say gently getting his attention.

He startles slightly, having not realised you had been watching him. His hands instantly fall from his face as he turns to face you, trying to lean casually against the counter.

“Hey?” He says with a slight questioning tone.

“What’s wrong?” You ask him gently.

He shakes his head slightly giving you a smile you could tell was forced “nothing’s wrong”

“Chris”

Chris lets out a long sigh knowing he wasn’t going to get out of this one, he glances back in the mirror the frown from before reappearing.

“I’m going grey” he sighs sadly.

You frown slightly, surprised and confused that that was the reason he was upset.

“I know it’s stupid and it’s a natural part of ageing but it just reminds me of how old I am and how much older I am then you and I worry that you won’t like it” he explains turning back to face the mirror, hands running over the small grey patches in his beard.

“You’re right it is stupid”

You close the distance between the two of you, your hand taking his getting him to face you. Chris watches your every move with wary eyes as your hands run up his arms, over his chest before moving up to cup his cheeks. Your thumbs gently running over his beard.

“Because I love your little grey patches, I think they’re so unbelievably sexy” you tell him gently, his eyes widening in surprise.

“You don’t mean that”

“I do, I love all of you, every single grey hair, and wrinkle” you say making his face scrunch up “because it means you’ve lived a life, and a pretty amazing one if I have to say”

A small smile plays at the corner of his lips but you could tell he was still unconvinced.

“All these wrinkles” you say, your thumb running over his smile lines “remind me of every time you’ve smiled and laughed, which I love because its the best sight in the world and makes my heart soar”

“And I love these little grey patches because I already know you are going to be the sexiest silver fox in the world” you smirk making Chris chuckle gently.

“But the thing I love most is that for every grey hair, or wrinkle or anything, there is a new part of you for me to love” you finish, the smile on Chris’ face back in full force showing off those smile lines you loved so much.

He cups your cheeks guiding your lips up to his, all the love and thanks he could give filtering through. As he pulls away he presses another kiss to your forehead muttering under his breath how much he loved you.

“I love you too sweetheart” you smile tilting your head back so you could capture his lips once more.

💙💙💙💙

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Thank you guys for being so patient, and lovely! I’m excited to give you guys these pieces, and excited to start writing frequently! 

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Im thinking August 5-8 for the end of summer one?? But what do you guys think!

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You don’t have to answer if it’s more info than you want to post online.

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they ask you how you doing - and you feel like shit, but don't wanna bother them

Oh god, story of my life, man. It drives me crazy how much asking how someone is is just a reflex and most people don't genuinely care to hear an honest response.

Okay, so here goes...

Response to "How are you doing" List

"Oh, fine. Y'know, living life."

"Living the dream."

"Just fine."

"Oh, you know how it is."

"Just life being life, y'know."

"I'm okay."

"Don't really want to talk about it."

"I'd tell you great, but I want to be honest, so....... meh."

"Shitty, but I'm sure you don't wanna hear about it."

"I'm alright, just going day to day, as one does."

"Do you want the truth or the polite answer?"

"I'm not really sure how to answer that, to be perfectly honest."

"I don't know, because I don't want to lie but I also don't want to worry you."

"Oh, don't worry about it."

"No, how are you?"

"Enough about me, let's hear all about what you've been up to!"

"Thank you for asking, but I think this conversation would be much better if we talk about how you've been."

"I want to be honest... I think me being honest would drag this conversation down, so let's talk about something else, okay?"

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one day i will say “i am going home” and it will fill me up to my fingertips and it will fill me up to my core because my home will be more than a bed or a building. when i go out it will not feel like escaping. when i come back it is not a caging. the sigh of sheets and clean laundry and sipping jasmine tea. 

so lonely, i guess. to need to wait for happy.

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Title: Desperate 

Pairing: Steve Rogers x Female Reader 

Summary: Steve tries to convince the team he isn’t in love with you. But he can only do so much. 

Warnings; mentions of wounds, fluff, I think that’s it, please let me know if I missed anything!! 

Rating: 🌩✨

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To the Anon who submitted through the Google Form, I will start working on that!!

Thank you for utilizing the form I appreciate it I’m very excited for your request

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Hi loves!!! 

I have decided to re-do my tag list/request forms!! 

Tag list is here! Request Form is here! 

Please know if you already submitted something for either forms, you will have to re-submit it! 

I will get around to things as much as I am able!! I will have some more availability coming up which will allow me to write more so I am quite excited!!

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Okay, so I officially suck and forgot to put it in the notes but @universitypenguin beta read this for me!!

I’m so sorry I’m a terrible person for not including this before!! Alice is amazing!! Literally the best beta reader on the planet and helped me so so so much in writing this!!!

Title: Desperate 

Pairing: Steve Rogers x Female Reader 

Summary: Steve tries to convince the team he isn’t in love with you. But he can only do so much. 

Warnings; mentions of wounds, fluff, I think that’s it, please let me know if I missed anything!! 

Rating: 🌩✨

18+ MINORS DNI - Massive Thank you to @maysdigitalarts !! For the banners!! ❤️

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Title: Desperate 

Pairing: Steve Rogers x Female Reader 

Summary: Steve tries to convince the team he isn’t in love with you. But he can only do so much. 

Warnings; mentions of wounds, fluff, I think that’s it, please let me know if I missed anything!! 

Rating: 🌩✨

18+ MINORS DNI - Massive Thank you to @maysdigitalarts !! For the banners!! ❤️

Keep reading

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Title: Desperate 

Pairing: Steve Rogers x Female Reader 

Summary: Steve tries to convince the team he isn’t in love with you. But he can only do so much. 

Warnings; mentions of wounds, fluff, I think that’s it, please let me know if I missed anything!! 

Rating: 🌩✨

18+ MINORS DNI - Massive Thank you to @maysdigitalarts !! For the banners!! ❤️

The first incident happened at one of Tony’s parties. 

Tony had made it quite clear that your attendance wasn’t optional. Tony always packed these parties and he expected each and every Avenger to make an appearance. It was ‘good publicity’ as he would constantly tell everyone. Everyone knew this was just a way for Tony to show off.  You had chosen a royal purple satin dress with an A-line skirt. There was a thigh-high slit in the skirt, along the left side. Natasha had styled your hair into an updo and Wanda had worked her magic, but not literally, turning your face into a work of art. 

You weren’t much for fancy parties, fancy dresses, or fancy anything. You wanted to be seen by Tony, fulfill your obligations, and head back to your room. Little did you know, Steve had his eyes on you. His eyes truly could not leave your frame as you walked around the expansive ballroom. 

It irritated Steve to an unreasonable extent to see people flirt with you. On the same side of the coin, he felt his chest bloom when he realized you were turning them down. 

Sam approached him. “Why don’t you go talk to her?” 

Steve jumped, nearly dropping the glass in his hand. 

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Steve said, trying desperately to hide the tint to his cheeks at being caught. Sam clapped his hand on Steve’s shoulder. Steve took a long, slow sip of the alcohol in his glass to avoid talking. 

“She’s into you too you know.” Sam smirked, watching the way Steve’s eyes widened. It was hard at this point to deny the obvious. Steve coughed, and tried not to choke on the drink. 

“Again, I have no clue what you’re talking about. I’m not ‘into’ anyone. Now, if you’ll excuse me…” Steve sat his glass down and walked off. Sam just smirked watching as his friend escaped to the elevator, but not before looking at you one final time. Sam knew it was only a matter of time. 

The second incident happened almost two weeks after the first one. Steve was quietly eating at the breakfast bar, watching Natasha cook.You walked in, hair still damp from the shower, and smiled at Natasha.

“Just a coffee please” You said, taking the seat beside Steve. 

Natasha smiled, poured the coffee and sat it down in front of you. You hadn’t noticed Steve tense up at first, not until after Bucky questioned him. 

“You alright pal?” Bucky spoke in a hushed tone, as to only draw Steve’s attention. 

Steve nodded back in response, not trusting his voice.

You leaned into Steve’s space, noting the clench of his jaw at your sudden proximity. 

“Are you sure you’re alright?” 

Steve gave a reassuring smile and nodded. You leaned back and turn to speak with Natasha, still tracking the soldier from the corner of your eye.

The third incident, he couldn’t deny it anymore. No one could. You had been hurt. You had a broken wrist, and were shot in the shoulder, and thigh. 

It wasn’t looking good for you. When you landed, medics wheeled you down to the trauma bay.

Steve sat in the main waiting area, wringing his hands waiting for news.

It came a few hours later. They were able to stabilize you. The doctor stepped out into the main waiting area, ready to deliver the good news that you were doing well, and awake. 

"Fantastic," Tony said, heaving a sigh.

"Is she awake?" Natasha asked.

"Was there any damage to her rotator cuff?" Bruce said.

Steve spoke over the others, interrupting the influx of questions. "Can I see her?"

The doctor nodded, “Of course. There’s only one person allowed in the room at a time.. Safety reasons.” He explained. He paused and scanned the others' faces for any objections. When no one did, he led Steve to your room. 

Steve only smiled after he opened the door. Your gaze snapped up to him, smiling as he whispered, “Hey there.” 

Steve stepped in and shut the door behind him. You croaked out a small “hi.” He walked over to your bed, noticing all the machinery. 

Carefully, he sat in the chair beside your bed. “How’re you feeling?” Steve asked, as he kept his voice low. 

“It felt like I got hit with a baseball bat.. Then the pain set in.” You giggled, and looked up at him. “How are you feeling?” You questioned. 

Steve knew he looked worse than he felt, but all he could think about was you. He couldn’t get the image of you, battered and bloodied, out of his head. “You scared me.” He whispered. 

You felt a pang of guilt strike you. 

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.” 

You reached down slightly, to the cord attached to the bed. There was a little gray button labeled ‘up’ written on it and you pressed it, lifting the backrest to an upright position. Steve’s eyes widened and his gaze fluttered towards the nursing station. “I’m fine - really. There were hostages. I couldn’t just…” 

Steve shook his head, “No no don’t.. It’s alright. Just rest now okay?” He said. You smiled. “You know, even hooked up to the machines, you’re still gorgeous..” He said and blushed. You giggled. 

“Thank you.” You said. You looked down at your hands in your lap. Your hands seemed to be preoccupied picking at nails, as the air became heavy. 

Steve was determined to push through. “I-I was kinda hoping that maybe after.. If there’s an option.. Maybe when you’re able to be on your feet… only if you wanted to of course.. Uhm.. maybe we could..” He rambled - you knew where he was going. He looked so cute with his cheeks tinted pink, twisting his fingers. 

You put him out of his misery, “I would love to.” 

Steve let out a breath, “great!” 

Now you had even more reason to want to heal sooner. 

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it's so important to me that matilda goes from "and not invite your family 'cause they never showed you love" to "you can start a family who will always show you love" because both lines hold such a significance but the difference in them because the "family" in the first line is your blood related family and the one in the 2nd line could be blood related but doesn't have to be because family is who YOU choose and idk it's just so beautiful to me

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Reblogging for anyone that needs it!

Especially myself right now! 💖

Hi, so I've finished a short story, a first draft you could say, but there are still some kinks in it that I want to iron out. What is stopping me is that it seems just such a huge job, I wouldn't know where to start. And so I keep making excuses. (Chances are I'll use this as an escuse as well, that I'll wait until I hear your answer.) Any tips on where to start?

Procrastination & The Editing Stage...

Procrastination is typically a symptom of anxiety and perfectionism. Before you ask how you solve the problem, you should figure out why you’re having it in the first place. This is an immensely helpful practice in the long run. Ask yourself why you’re so anxious to start examining your own work and test various possible exercises that could soothe this anxiety long enough to get started. 

Editing is understandably very intimidating. It’s daunting to have to sit down and actively look for flaws (or as I like to say, room for improvement) in your own work. Writing is a practice in vulnerability sometimes editing can feel like critiquing your own emotions. In order to edit well, you have to detach from your own connection to the content and view it objectively. If you’re having trouble with this, I recommend putting literal distance between yourself and the writing. 

Let it sit physically and mentally away from you for a few months and then come back to it with fresh eyes and preferably a second project in the foreground of your writing time. This will allow you to see it as a story rather than a part of you, and therefore you will find it easier to criticize. 

I have a few posts and tips that touch on the subject of procrastination and approaching work you’re intimidated by that expand upon the topic:

Stop Getting Too Attached When Writing

Healthy Forms of Motivation

How To Have A Productive Mindset

How To Fall In Love With Writing

Writing Through Mental Health Struggles

 Dear Writers Who Are Hesitant To Start Writing

“All First Drafts Are Crap” -- My Thoughts

Getting Back To Writing After A Long Hiatus

Why “Burnout” Is Oay - The Creative Cycle

Wanting To Finish A Story You’ve Fallen Out of Love With

How To Use Beta-Reader Feedback

How To Actually Get Writing Done

Writing On A Schedule

Coming Back To A Story After A Break

Coming Back To A Story You’ve Grown Since

How To Prevent Getting Stuck

Sticking To A Story (Working on Multiple Projects)

Writing Your Way Through The Plot Fog

Get Back Into The Stride of Writing

When you are finally ready to start editing, perhaps a few of these resources may be helpful to you:

Step-By-Step : Editing Your Own Writing

Improving Flow In Writing

Constructive Criticism : How To Give & Receive

How To Make A Scene More Heartfelt

How To Perfect The Tone

Editing & Proofreading Cheat Sheet

A Guide To Tension & Suspense

What To Change Draft-By-Draft

Dialogue Punctuation

Finding And Fixing Plot Holes

On Underwriting

Denoting Flashbacks

Ultimate Guide To Symbolism

Expanding Scenes

Naming Stories

Tips on Descriptions

Tips on Balancing Development

Tips on Connecting Chapters

Tips On Dialogue

Using Vocabulary

Balancing Detail & Development

Showing Vs Telling

Writing The Middle of Your Story

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