#A Protégé’s Trust WIP

[gemmahale]

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (Reboot) - Works In Progress

I'm always happy to answer questions and share progress on any of these! My Ask Box is always open. Links lead to the tag for that WIP.

All WIPs are 18+. Minors, please don't.

John 'Bravo 6' Price

#Useful Girl WIP - A retrospective that takes John Price from Pompous Playboy Lieutenant to Suave Dominant Captain with a woman that makes his head spin and his pants tight. BDSM, D/s, boot blacking and similar kinks. John Price x OFC Scarlett Morgan

#Bury The Lede WIP - An investigative journalist followed the paths of multiple women that have gone missing in a desert town. Now she's stranded with her car fucked. The kind Samaritan that took her to his friend's mechanic shop might know more than he lets on. John Price x OFC Reporter x [Redacted] x [Redacted]

Kyle 'Gaz' Garrick

#Call of The Wild WIP - When his werewolf girlfriend goes missing, Kyle Garrick must set his feelings aside in order to save her from a hybrid trafficking ring. Kyle Garrick x OFC Shannon Porter Shifter AU

#The Contract WIP - In a fit of frustration, Rosalind Henderson makes a deal with a demon. When he comes to collect, they're taken aback by how normal he is. Or is there more to this contract she didn't know about when they signed? Kyle Garrick x OC Rosalind 'Rosie'/'Lin' Henderson Demon AU; Collab with @pfhwrittes

#Corporal Distraction WIP - Sgt. Kyle Garrick has been seeing Corporal Anna Gibson in secret. His teammates have had enough of their late night shenanigans and decide to take matters into their own hands. Kyle Garrick x OFC Anna Gibson; John MacTavish, Simon Riley x OFC Anna Gibson

#Embroidered Secret WIP - Kyle Garrick meets Lucille Fitzroy at one of the many balls. Follow their courtship with a lost and found trinket, a realization of love, and lots of witty banter and stolen moments. He fell first, she fell harder trope. Kyle Garrick x OFC Lucille Fitzroy Regency AU; Collab with @ofdivinity01

#Flowers from My Love WIP - Johanna Hawkins, disabled flower farmer, meets the Taskforce 141 and becomes smitten with Kyle Garrick when they occupy the neighbor's house. When a farmer's market event is attacked, she has to trust her new friends to be able to get her out of the precarious situation she's found herself in. Kyle Garrick x OFC Johanna Hawkins

#A Protégé's Trust WIP - Laswell's CIA Operative Lisa 'Badger' Compton manages to get under Kyle's skin every which way he turns. It's infuriating how much she bothers him. Her silky voice over comms, her voluptuous curves handing him information, the twinkle of her painted fingernail on her firearm's trigger - one of these days, he's going to lose it over this woman. Kyle Garrick x OFC Lisa 'Badger' Compton. Collab with @pfhwrittes

#Squeamish Stitches WIP - When Gaz is injuried on a recon mission, it's up to Jen 'Glitz' O'Dolan to get him patched up. One catch: her last visit to med bay resulted in her fainting at the sight of blood. Squeamish or not, his life rests in her hands while Ghost secures the safehouse. Aka: the Triple G Crew Kyle Garrick x OFC Jen 'Glitz' O'Dolan; Simon Riley & OFC Glitz

#Palace Hallways WIP - It's not awful being the newly crowned Queen's lady-in-waiting. What is awful is the attention you've unintentionally garnered from Sir Garrick. What's even worse, is the Royal Artificer and Royal Druid seem to be paying you the same kind of attention. You're a mess, and no one will do anything about it. Fantasy AU Kyle Garrick, Johnny MacTavish, Simon Riley x OFC 'Petal'

John 'Soap' MacTavish

#Museum Muse WIP - An online friendship blossoms between KelpieTinker93 (John) and IrisOfTheLake (Daisy) when they keep finding themselves active in the same online forums - especially a few spicy ones. Shy flirts become outright come-ons, and a tentative relationship blooms.

Tinker and Iris eventually decide to meet at a coffee shop in person - but can their relationship survive the shift to IRL? Or are they in for the biggest surprise of their life when face to face with reality?

BDSM, D/s dynamic, puppy play Johnny 'Soap' MacTavish x OFC Darlene 'Daisy' Houghton

#Righteous Fury WIP - When one man finds himself in the same position he was in four years ago, he has a choice to make. When the beast hungry for retribution and protection roars, Sergeant John 'Soap' MacTavish answers.

That choice leads him into a life he never expected as part of Task Force 141 and SpecGru: one of subterfuge, counter-terrorism, and intelligence operations. He knows how to defuse a bomb and shoot a gun, but can he handle the increased pressure of the work?

Set in the Museum Muse Universe. Published Masterlist John 'Soap' MacTavish, Task Force 141 and Others

#Brix WIP - Orchard manager Annabeth Turner deals with becoming a safehouse for a clandestine task force. The Scot on the team can't seem to help himself and continues to get in the way. Johnny 'Soap' MacTavish x OFC Annabeth Turner

#Highland Tartans WIP - John MacTavish and Holly Duncan, of neighboring Scottish clans, are set to be wed. Historic Scottish Highlands AU (historical accuracy is questionable) Johnny 'Soap' MacTavish x OFC Holly Duncan

#Corporal Distraction WIP - Sgt. Kyle Garrick has been seeing Corporal Anna Gibson in secret. His teammates have had enough of their late night shenanigans and decide to take matters into their own hands. Kyle Garrick x OFC Anna Gibson; John MacTavish, Simon Riley x OFC Anna Gibson

#Palace Hallways WIP - It's not awful being the newly crowned Queen's lady-in-waiting. What is awful is the attention you've unintentionally garnered from Sir Garrick. What's even worse, is the Royal Artificer and Royal Druid seem to be paying you the same kind of attention. You're a mess, and no one will do anything about it. Fantasy AU Kyle Garrick, Johnny MacTavish, Simon Riley x OFC 'Petal'

Simon 'Ghost' Riley

#Palace Hallways WIP - It's not awful being the newly crowned Queen's lady-in-waiting. What is awful is the attention you've unintentionally garnered from Sir Garrick. What's even worse, is the Royal Artificer and Royal Druid seem to be paying you the same kind of attention. You're a mess, and no one will do anything about it. Fantasy AU Kyle Garrick, Johnny MacTavish, Simon Riley x OFC 'Petal'

#Squeamish Stitches WIP - When Gaz is injuried on a recon mission, it's up to Jen 'Glitz' O'Dolan to get him patched up. One catch: her last visit to med bay resulted in her fainting at the sight of blood. Squeamish or not, his life rests in her hands while Ghost secures the safehouse. Aka: the Triple G Crew Kyle Garrick x OFC Jen 'Glitz' O'Dolan; Simon Riley & OFC 'Glitz'

#Corporal Distraction WIP - Sgt. Kyle Garrick has been seeing Corporal Anna Gibson in secret. His teammates have had enough of their late night shenanigans and decide to take matters into their own hands. Kyle Garrick x OFC Anna Gibson; John MacTavish, Simon Riley x OFC Anna Gibson

Kate Laswell

#Edge Dressing WIP - Kate is roped into a bootblacking demonstration by her wife Letty. A curious voyeur learns more about the art than they expected. Kate Laswell x OFC Letty Laswell x OC (TBD)

Task Force 141 - Price, Ghost, Gaz, Soap (May Include other MW characters)

#Feylands WIP - The Court of Maevonia have been in search of a human for their court plaything for a while. Josephine Kaplan fits the description of what they want. But when she accidentally shows up unannounced just as a war with a neighboring kingdom is kicking off, it seems like things might work out differently. Can Josie work with the Court to save not only Maevonia, but also Earth from the Penumbra and it’s Shadow Bringers? Fey AU OFC Josephine ‘Josie’ Kaplan x Gary 'Roach’ Sanderson; + Task Force 141, Kate Laswell, Wife Laswell, Alex Keller, Farah Karim

#141 Studio WIP - Samantha West, stage name Poppy, interviews for a position with Studio 141 - one of the most elite, ethical and diverse porn studios. With her hiring comes a whirlwind of changes - mostly for the better. But when trouble comes knocking, will Poppy have the answer on the 'Tip Of The Tongue'? Porn Studio AU. AKA: Kinky Bullshit. Gemma needed a sandbox for gratuitous porn, pro sex-worker. Task Force 141 + Friends x OFC Samantha 'Poppy' West

#7 Sins Bookstore WIP - Seven Sins Bookstore and Cafe is warm and cozy inside - a maze of bookshelves filled with tomes and little reading nooks tucked throughout on one side, and on the other, a bustling cafe with delicious food, hot beverages, wine tastings and room for groups to congregate. But in the basement, beyond an unassuming office door, lies the real purpose of the institution. That’s where the real deals are made, where blood is ordered to be spilled, and pacts signed in indelible hemoglobin ink. Vampire Mobster AU Task Force 141 x OC's - Journalist, Researcher, Barista Manager, Author, Regular Customer

#Horizon Mirages WIP - With an increase in bandit activity in the area around the small town of Whisperdale, recently elected Sheriff John Price and his deputies - Simon Riley, Johnny MacTavish, and Kyle Garrick - are pressured to ease tensions between cattlemen, homesteaders and townsfolk alike. Western AU Task Force 141 x OCs - Seamstress, Shepherdess, Saloon Co-Owner, General Store Manager

#Blow A Man Down WIP - The clipper 141 sails upon the seas, exploring and trading at ports across the globe. Returning to home port is always an adventure. Historical Sailor AU Task Force 141 x OCs - Captain of the Sally Lou, Barkeep, Merchant, Dockmaster + Friends

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[joelmillerisapunk]

Wip Wednesday, Another Poll & My Bunnies 🐰🐇

Teacher dbf!Joel

↳ As you walked into the classroom for your college-level sexual education class, you couldn't help but feel a little nervous. You had heard good things about the class, but you weren't sure what to expect. When you entered the room, you saw Joel Miller, your dad's best friend and a professor at the college, with his back turned, writing on the whiteboard. You were shocked to see him as the teacher for this class, and you quietly took a seat in the back of the room.

Joel started the class by introducing himself and talking about the syllabus. As he scanned the room, he spotted you in the back, and his eyes widened in surprise. He quickly looked away, trying not to react, but you could see the shock in his eyes.

Snow storm

↳ The sound of Joel cursing and pushing against the door jolts you awake. You sit up in bed, your heart racing as you realize that something is wrong. "Joel?" You call out, your voice hoarse from sleep. There's no answer, but you can hear him grunting and swearing as he tries to force the door open. You throw off the covers and make your way over to him, your body still heavy with sleep.

When you reach him, you can see that he's soaked through, his clothes clinging to his body. He turns to you, his eyes wild with frustration. "We're trapped," he growls, his voice tight with anger. "The snow must have piled up and blocked the door. The storm's too intense for us to go outside.”

You nod, your mind racing as you try to think of a solution. But as you stand there, shivering in the cold, damp air, you can't help but feel a sense of panic rising within you.

Joel x reader- bills protégé

↳ Your gaze lingers on Joel, assessing him as he surveys the area. Bill's descriptions of his friend run through your mind: capable, resourceful, and occasionally a bit of a hothead. You've learned to be cautious around those with a penchant for recklessness. You've got your own settlement to protect, and you won't let it crumble due to one man's impulsiveness. But you've learned to trust Bill's judgment, and you can't help but wonder if this stranger might be more than meets the eye.

"What the hell do you want?" you bark, your voice gruffer than usual due to lack of use and a perpetual state of irritation. The man before you doesn't flinch, his gaze steady and unyielding.

"I need a battery for a truck. Heard Bill had 'em." Joel's voice is low and gravelly, but there's a hint of a southern drawl that you can't quite place. You narrow your eyes, crossing your arms over your chest.

"Bill's not here." You pause, letting your words linger in the air between you. With Joel's arrival, you hadn't expected to see another stranger in tow. A young girl, no older than fourteen, stands slightly behind Joel, hands shoved into her pockets as she eyes the settlement with curiosity and apprehension. You recognize the wariness in her expression; it's the same as every new arrival that passes through your gates. This one, however, is different. This one came with Joel.

You narrow your eyes at the duo, your grip tightening around the shotgun. "Who's she?" you demand, jerking your chin towards the girl.

Joel raises an eyebrow, seemingly unfazed by your brusque tone. "Ellie. She's with me."

Your scowl deepens. "I didn't know he was bringing anyone else," you moan, levelling your gaze at Joel. You can sense the tension in your voice, the edge of anger that threatens to spill over as you continue. "This is my territory, Miller. I don't like surprises."

[redbelles]

Hi hello! 3, 7 and 19 for the fic asks??

hi hello!

3. what’s your favorite fic that you’ve written?

okay shit this is a tough question! recency bias aside, i'm currently very fond of the repeated image of the lover destroyed and something in the night

bonus answer: the clouds will form a crown because it truly is just peak!meg on every conceivable level

7. how many ideas for fics do you have right now?

19. give us a small teaser from one of your WIPs

chapter four of our hands are cold, the moon sets low comin' in hot

His reply is low and strangled, a wolf’s growl in a man’s throat. “I’m not a Stark,” he says, furious, packless, aching. “And you made sure everyone knew it.” “You’re a fool if that’s—” He barks out a laugh. “Oh, aye, I’m a fool. A fool who bent the knee to stave off dragonfire. A fool who kept an oath to a woman on the cusp of madness for the selfsame reason.” He laughs again, and it sounds like something breaking. “But of course you would see it that way. Only a fool would trust Littlefinger’s protégé not to turn a secret against them.” She doesn’t know she’s slapped him until her palm burns with the pain of it. It aches and stings, blood rushing swift and red beneath her skin, a prelude to bruise. His cheek is red to match; the sight of it nearly makes her sick. Her anger vanishes like smoke, leaving her hollow once more.

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[oblivions-dawn]

IT'S BEEN 84 WIPS

Hello there! Welcome back to another incredibly overdue WIP! As always thank you @thequeenofthewinter for the tag! In return I'll be tagging @sneaksandsweets @blossom-adventures and @nocturnalswarehouse! This chapter is . . . turning out to be a very long one. I have to make some tweaks, which will lengthen it considerably, and there's still a whole scene left to write . . . don't be surprised [or scared] if it hits closer to 4,000 words ;w; Anyway, enjoy a taste of the next upcoming chapter!

“That’s a crest,” Serana realised aloud as she stepped closer to observe it with Vigdis.

“What the fuck is it for?” Vigdis asked.

“The moondial.”

“The . . .” Vigdis lowered the crest to give Serana a look that questioned her intelligence. “The what?”

The brunette pointed to the centre of the courtyard. “That.” She walked over to it and immediately realised that some of the crests were, in fact, missing. “Something’s wrong it, though. There are other crests missing and the dial is completely askew.” She lowered her voice to a mutter. “I didn’t even know the crests could be removed . . .”

“Did it even work?” Vigdis grunted. “Looks pointless.”

“That’s the thing,” Serana agreed. “I never understood the point of it either. The previous owners of the castle had a sundial in the courtyard, and obviously, that didn’t appeal to my mother. She persuaded an elven artisan to make some improvements, and—as far as I’m aware—it’s the only one in existence. I always wondered why she didn’t just have the whole thing ripped out, though.”

The hunter moved around the moondial, the crest still in her hands as she inspected it. She eventually knelt and fixed the crest back into its proper place with a click.

The vampire, meanwhile, glanced around the area—and immediately spotted another crest, this time half-submerged in a small pond near the sealed entrance. She approached it from the closest side, then very carefully lifted it out of the water. It was the half-moon crest, and it shimmered with beauty.

As Serana returned to the moondial, she did her best to keep old memories at bay—alas, they were relentless, and her mother’s face surfaced.

Although the details had become hazy with time, Serana recalled the times she spent in the garden as she laughed and conversed beside her mother, who tended to her plants with a smile.

But to her mother, Serana was always more of a protégé than a daughter.

Her chest clenched as the memory darkened. Her mother, the only person she had left to trust, suddenly became a stranger. After Molag Bal’s ritual, after her friend—her mother would take no excuses anymore, and always shooed Serana away . . . until it was time to seal her underground for a thousand years. Her teeth clenched as she stared back at a blank, unremorseful expression, with eyes that seemed to deem her unworthy.

“Serana . . .”

She dropped the crest.

[sparrow-orion-writes]

Updated WIP list:

Cardinal Sins

Fairweather (15,000 goal): A one-shot set before Cardinal Sins. A man looking for work joins the crew of the ship The Kelpie as they search for an island unmarked on most maps. This story is his recount of the journey, and his love affair with the Siren captain of the ship, Fairweather. Romance with some adventure. (Character driven)

Cardinal Sins (50,000 goal): The faery king of the forest keeps the balance of the world. When he wakes up from a long sleep far too early, that balance is disturbed, triggering the end of the world. This story is told in three parts, from the perspective of Aspen - a once-human who is the spouse of the faery king - Roman - a human man discovering that he's not quite human at all - and Dea, who is gifted some extraordinary powers by the sentient forest. They embark on a mission to bring the faery king home and stop the end of the world. Fantasy-Romance-Adventure. (Character driven)

Oak, Ash and Thorn (50,000 goal): Set 300 years after the events of Cardinal Sins. A rag-tag band of explorers made up of a thief, a pirate, an archaeologist and an academic attempt to 'find' a 'lost' jewel. Fantasy-Adventure-Romance

Neon Glow in Gold Dust

Sight (Book One) (50,000 goal): A mass poisoning in a quiet village results in hundreds dead. Not trusting his own council, Elijah Jordan employs the help of his runaway brother, Ari, and his revolutionary coworkers. Dystopia with Romance. (Ari-centric) (Character driven)

Poison (Book Two) (50,000 goal): The locals of the forest of Poison contact a former protégé - April - to help them solve the reason the entire place set alight overnight, killing half the village. Dystopia with Romance and fantasy elements. Solarpunk. (April-centric) (Character driven)

Disconnected (Book Three) (100,000 word goal): A power outage in a city built on technology causes mass hysteria. Dystopia with romance and sci-fi elements. Cyberpunk (Undecided)

Forest Fires (20,000 word goal): A one shot exploring the queer-platonic relationship of April and Ember. Relationship study.

Released

Released (50,000 word goal) (NaNoWriMo): Following an injury that leaves him out of work, Mallory and his newly-wed husband, Marius, move into Elysium Apartments in search of a new start to their lives. But whilst Marius goes to work and Mallory is left alone, he starts to get the feeling that these apartments may have more to them than meets the eyes. Cosmic and Psychological Horror.

Other

Golden Dandelions (30,000 word goal): A human girl trips and falls into the court of spring, luckily there's a helpful faery there determined to find out what on earth is going on. Fantasy/Romance

The Violin boy (10,000 word goal): At the age of 16, Atticus received a kiss from a boy in the forest that he didn't know, now aged 23 and still unable to get the thought off of his mind, he goes back to find him. Fantasy/Romance.

[r-osehips]

WIP meme: I am *eyes emoji* about all if it, but especially 👀👀👀 at the next chapter of "the things you do for love will come back to you one by one" & "lesbian North & South" - please send thank you!!!

oooh thank you!

things you do for love preview posted here; very rough lesbian North & South below!

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If her daughter Joan had to marry, Mrs. Hannah Thornton had always hoped it would be to a woman. Such unions might be rare in England, especially among the upper classes, but should Joan choose a man then all her property would by law belong to him. He would be master of Marlborough Mills, and Joan would be Madam Thornton no more: only a second Mrs. Thornton at the mercy of the whims and mistakes of her husband.

Really it would be best if Joan did not marry at all. For who could be worthy of her? It would be a shame for her to be denied children and a true heir, but if Fanny were to have a sensible child — or, more likely, if Joan found some protégé — the mill could pass on into trusted hands, and Joan could be cared for in her later years as now she cared for her mother.

Second best, though, would be for Joan to choose a woman.

As long as the woman, Hannah thought, is not Margaret Hale.

[aislinceivun]

arrrright *cracks knuckles*  let’s get this show on the road

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we walk this earth at the same moment

Pairing::  Midoriya Izuku/Yagi Toshinori “All Might”

Rated::   E

Status/WC:: WIP (200k so far and counting)

Genre::  Angst, Drama, Angst, Slooooow Buuurn Romance, Canon Rewrite, Angst

Warnings::  so many. sooo many. read the header on AO3.

Summary::  If Izuku hadn’t fallen in love, they would still orbit around each other. They would have gone on growing closer as mentor and protégé, confidants, friends; the easy bond between them brimming with trust, care and devotion. With time, Izuku might have come to view him as a parental figure.

But Izuku fell in love.

And so he tugs on that bond—not to pull him in by force, but to show him that he is wanted.

The bond twists out of shape, and the Earth keeps turning anyway.

x

Alternate summary::   troubled “crippling self-esteem issues, my old friend” area man and besotted “horny on main” teen try to figure their shit out across 300k or more, panic only for about 80% of that

[randomfandomimagine]

Future Series

🖤 MY OCS - SERIES MASTERLIST

Feel free to give me suggestions of things you would like to read for any of these! I’d love to chat about them too!! The series below are ordered from more advanced to least.

MORE THAN A FEELING (Final Fantasy VII)

WIP post: Link

OC: Faith Duskstorm

Love interest: Cloud Strife

Summary: Faith has a special ability that allows her to feel other people’s emotions. It isn’t until markings start appearing on her skin that she realizes there’s a boy called Cloud who can feel hers as well.

FEAR IS THE HEART OF LOVE (Stranger Things)

WIP post: Link

OC: Alison Henderson

Love interest: Steve Harrington

Summary: When Alison’s parents go missing, she’s determined to find out what happened to them. However, she would have never expected to be involved in the mystery of interdimensional monsters that everyone seemed to know about.

COURAGE, DEAR HEART (PS4 Spiderman)

WIP post: Link

OC: Melissa Haywood  

Love interest: Peter Parker

Summary: After moving to New York, Melissa feels completely lost. Her career as a ballerina didn’t work out, so she hopes she can become a journalist, being partially attracted to the city by the presence of Spiderman. After befriending Mary Jane Watson, she starts meeting new people that will change her perspective and make her get out of her shell.

TO THE MOON AND BACK (Harry Potter)

Cover by @a-song-of-quill-and-feather​

WIP post: Link

OC: Kelia Flaggs

Love interest: Neville Longbottom

Summary: After a mysterious incident that left her with amnesia, Kelia finds herself being stuck with her awful adoptive father Norm. However, her monotonous and normal life is interrupted when a friendly giant called Hagrid introduces her to a magical world she didn’t know she belonged to. Hogwarts isn’t only a new adventure for her, but a place to face her dark past and secrets as well as the reason behind her memory loss.

CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR (Uncharted)

WIP post: Link

OCs: Valerie Reynolds & Sophia Emerson

Love interest: Nathan Drake

Summary: After working together for years to discover one of humanity’s biggest secrets, Sophia and her protégé Valerie venture on to the search of the lost city of Atlantis, even if during that journey they come across other unexpected findings.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS (Lord of the Rings)

WIP post: Link

OCs: Haelwyn, Atris

Love interests: Aragorn, Samwise Gamgee

Summary: Middle Earth is in peril, and all of its inhabitants must fight for their home. Two women called Haelwyn and Atris, having their paths inevitably crossing despite their differences, will learn the meaning of home and the importance to fight for it and for their friends, even if home may not be just a place.

A PLACE WHERE I BELONG (Marvel)

WIP post: Link

OC: Becca Strong 

Love interest: Steve Rogers

Summary: Wanda and Pietro Maximoff are the closest thing to a family that Becca has, so she naturally feels lost when they are forced apart. After travelling to the past to change a terrible event, Peter Parker and Scott Lang come across this girl that saves them when they most need it.  All these events will shape Becca’s future, giving her a certain perspective of heroes that might lead her down a dark path.

PART OF THAT WORLD (The Lunar Chronicles)

WIP post: Link

OC: Meredith 

Love interest: Ren (OC)

Summary: Meredith has never left Moon, but when some politicians from Earth come visit queen Selene and she meets a lovely boy, she develops a desire to leave. Her wish will unfortunately be granted when she trusts someone she shouldn’t have.

[masksandmadness]

I WON CAMP NANO 2019!!!!

total word count: 60,081

total days spent writing: 30

day achieved: july 31, 2019

plan: finish off the last two chapters (I’m so excited!!), then begin to edit. this book is part of a trilogy after all, and beta-reading begins soon too, which I’m super hyped about!! I would say I want to try and leave this series alone for a bit, and I will (maybe for a day or two), but there’s a lot to get done. but for today? I’ve done so much and I’m so proud of myself !!

in the style of @fandom-child-4life who also completed camp (and has a wonderful wip you should 100% check out!), here’s a cute snippet from book one: the protégé!!

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“Alex?!” Riko spluttered. “I don’t— Why would I— I don’t like Alex that way!”

Emilie looked at him incredulously. “Riko, you follow him around like a puppy. Everyone thinks you like him. There are stories in the news and everything, I know you know that.”

“I feel so betrayed by the fact you think that too,” Riko whined dramatically. “I mean, there was a time—”

“Called it,” Emilie said smugly.

Riko ignored her. “But now? Today? No way. He’s like my brother! An older brother, who also happens to be cool. Very cool. I look up to him, that’s all!”

Emilie looked briefly sceptical, but Riko pressed on, determined to get this out.

“I’m not gay, and definitely not gay for him. I’m bi, I think. Don’t tell anyone, though,” he told her hastily. “I haven’t... come out... to anyone else.”

Emilie’s gaze softened, and she pulled him closer, a proud smile on her face that made Riko feel as though he’d done something particularly brave. “I’m proud of you,” she told him kindly. “I mean it. Thanks for trusting me enough to tell me.”

Confused, Riko couldn’t help but frown. “But… you knew I wasn’t straight,” he pointed out. “I wasn’t exactly trying to hide it or anything. You don’t have to pretend to be proud of me.”

“I’m not pretending,” Emilie told him, and took his hand, closing her eyes in concentration. Riko closed his as well, and within moments there was intense pride and affection travelling up his hand from Emilie and into his body. So she was telling the truth! Those… really were her emotions. She was proud of him. Opening his eyes, Riko waited for her explanation. “Telling me still takes courage. It doesn’t matter what I thought I knew. Nobody should act as if your coming out is anything less than brave. I am proud of you, and you should be too.”

Touched, Riko couldn’t even speak for a moment. He was scared if he did then his voice would crack and he’d admit how genuinely happy he was to hear that. She was incredible. No wonder she was his best friend.

“I love you,” he said at last, eyes misty, squeezing her hand so she could feel his emotions true with her power.

“I love you too,” Emilie told him, squeezing his hand. “But I believe we got off topic there. What was it you wanted to know about this mystery girl? Do I know her?”

“I don’t think you’ll know her,” Riko replied, clearing his throat roughly and kicking his legs up on the table in front of him, thinking about Izzy and the last time they’d met. “Her name is Izzy. She’s really pretty and nice and I can’t tell if I like her as a friend or as something more.”

Emilie looked lost in thought for a moment, brows furrowed in concentration. “How do you feel around her?” She asked. “Do you know?”

“Feelings are confusing,” Riko admitted, “but I feel happy around her. Safe. Like, almost instantly. I usually don’t really like meeting strangers, but she was different. But I dunno if it’s a crush or not. I feel the same way about you and Alex, and I don’t want to date either of you.”

“Alex and I are exceptions to every romance rule,” Emilie told him playfully, smirking. “Everyone loves Alex, even his enemies. Especially his enemies, from the dramatic monologues I’ve heard them deliver to him. Now, tell me about you and Izzy.”

Riko adored Emilie. He was in good, safe hands with her.

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[gemmahale]

Bleh. Had a bunch of thoughts for Protégé’s Trust, woke up enough to write them down, and they poofed.

At least I remembered a few little things.