#Vespa boy Byron

[rayrayor]

This is the COVID fever fiction

I found it interesting it was never talked about the Mickey fucked Byron. Not sure this is a fix it story. Maybe the story of Gallavich dealing with hard issues without fleeing or fists. A call from Byron creates a huge wound between the husbands.

Ian was already heading for a low. This news and medication interruptions cause a painful hallucination .

There is some true heart ache and fear about their relationship. But what is more beautiful is how they work to move past it.

Trigger , brief discussion of a Mickey with Byron .

Low episode with hallucinations .

[squirrel-fund]

MIND YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS BURT

auds, i am screaming.

No but, Bee... LISTEN

Imagine Barry is just like, omg omg omg he just moved in AFTER ONE NIGHT and now he's planning a wedding?!

And Brian is sleeping on the floor while Mickey sleeps in the bed every night so like, how bad will this marriage really be??

Then one time while Bernie is on his knees (because Mickey isn't sucking anyone off besides Ian, come on now) Mickey is just like, "Vanilla is fine for a wedding cake flavor, right? Like, it's my fucking day and if I want vanilla people can just get the fuck over it, ya know?" And Brian just gurgles in agreement and Mickey's like, "Yeah, vanilla it is."

So Bart is like, Holy hook-ups Batman, I gotta do something! I'm too vespa-y to get married.

Then, as luck would have it, Ian shows up that night!! Ian! Beautiful, brave, Sir Ian Gallagher. And this happens:

But what happens?? Ian drops the ball! He burns the pie! He adds too much water to the soup and it seems like all hope is lost and Bucky probably crumbles as he watches from the window above. (You know he was up there wishing on a star and breaking turkey wishbones)

Mickey comes upstairs and he goes right to bed, grumbling about stupid fucking redheads and their inability to accept love and Bart is like, SOS to anyone listening I think there's still hope.

And there is because Ian shows up AGAIN with some lame excuse to give Mickey a flannel shirt and here's his chance! Bob invites Ian to listen to live music that night in hopes that he'll be free soon.

But then... Billy Boy messes up! Instead of "playing it cool" He bad mouths Mickey... IN FRONT OF IAN.

And what happens??

But I'm pretty sure Byron would rather be a bruising ex than a blushing bride and honestly thank God.

Cause like... LOOK:

So yeah, MIND YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS BURT

Mickey had it under control 🧡

[gallavictorious]

What if Mickey hooked up with Cole rather than with Byron?

I can't find anything on AO3, and not through a cursory tag search here either (though that says very little, because Tumblr), but surely there must be something, somewhere, about this? Got any pointers, guys? I just feel that there's a lot of undermined potential here.

Let's put aside for a moment the details of how they actually hook up in the first place – it does seem a little odd that Mickey would get with someone so very exuberantly gay, because yeah, our boy's still got issues, but maybe it's nearing the end of the night, he really is just looking for a swinging dick, and Cole is drunk and excited and spots Mickey hanging out and looking gruff in a corner and is just like 'oooh look at that angry closet-case i'm gonna sweep him off his feet just to prove that I can'. The how doesn't really matter, anyway: the thing is, they hook up.

Now, Cole is likely under the impression that Mickey doesn't have a lot of experience having sex with other men (because he just looked so uncomfortable and out of place at whatever club they met at) and he's determined to make this a mind-blowing experience for Mickey – not out of the goodness of his heart, see, but because it's a boost to his well-maintained ego. Cole is probably a fantastic lay, if you go for that type, and he's giving it at least 82% of his best, but... well, Mickey's there, sure, and he's hard, and he says he wants to fuck, but he is very obviously not particularly into it.

This is utterly perplexing to Cole, sex god and seducer of men. He tries to blow Mickey, and Mickey grumbles ”can we just fucking bang?”, which is insane, because there are goddamned porn stars who'd pay to be blown by Cole. So he sits back and stares very hard at Mickey, and even when drunk he's a perceptive bastard, not to mention completely unafraid to just speak his mind. ”So, who's the bitch who broke your heart?” he asks.

Obviously Mickey is not even a little bit interested in talking about this, so he tries to get the show back on the road, but Cole is having none of it, and he is absolutely relentless, and Mickey does have a tendency to actually ramble about Ian to strangers when he's upset – or maybe he's just swayed by the real curiosity and sympathy in Cole's eyes when Cole says: ”I bet he was being absolute bastard about it too.”

”Yes, actually!” And Mickey spills – not all details of their long and messy history, of course, but enough of them for Cole to get a decent picture. And Cole just nods along, devious eyebrows furrowing into his very best Mastermind Mode Mien, and when Mickey is done he stands up. ”Okay, let's go, lover.”

Off Mickey's stare he adds: ”Yeah, girlfriend, I'm gonna help you set your man straight.” Because Cole totally gets that what Mickey really wants is Ian back, and damn it if he isn't a sucker for true love. (I mean, it's not what he'd go for himself, he's far too fabulous to be tied down to any one man, but he still finds it so cute in others.)

And then everything basically goes down pretty much the same way as it did with Byron, at least from Ian's perspective, but it is 2000% more fun for Mickey, and also Cole. Like, obviously they don't arrive at the Gallagher house on a vespa but in a cab (Cole absolutely tried to make it a limo but Mickey put his foot down – it's the first time he's been in a cab anyway, so it feels plenty fancy). And Cole is nothing but a star and does everything to communicate to Ian just how into Mickey he is – both when they kiss outside the house, and when Ian comes with the promise rings: no ”you have to take him back” here, but rather Cole coming down and glaring like ”you trying to take my man, bitch?”

However, when Ian shows up with the shirt and Mickey blows him off again, Cole starts to fear that Mickey is actually taking this too far and getting too caught up in his hurt to remember that they're still aiming for a Gallavich endgame. So he invites Ian to the concert, and Ian shows up – with Byron? someone else? no matter – and Cole is all over Mickey, and then Mickey leaves to get another drink or whatever and Cole starts to very loudly brag about Mickey's superior sex skills to his friends, maybe mentioning something about how ”he's clearly been frustrated for a long time, poor darling, I don't think his last boyfriend was really giving him what he needed” and Ian just snaps and cue brawl and subsequent proposal.

Mickey might have warned Cole that Ian isn't as gentle as he looks, and there are definitively going to be insistent demands of reparation later – possibly in the form of a great many drinks and pretty shoes. Ian will be a little embarrassed and apologetic, as well as somewhat annoyed with Mickey, who is just very amused and pleased with how the whole thing turned out. Oh, and obviously he and Cole remain friends, because I think we all need that.

[losterthanlife]

Byron really gonna be out here saving our dumb boys from their own dumb selves and is gonna have nothing to show for it but a piss soaked Vespa. Southside Cupid deserves better, honestly.

[eddiemoonson]

Okay, whoever said this would evoke 4x11 levels of emotions was either seriously exaggerating, needs to chill asap or was made a fool like all of us. It was quick, bland and their make up kiss was cut short. Disappointed but not surprised. I could almost hear the sound of scissors snipping here and there the whole scene. Where was the scene of Mickey holding Cole's wrist? Or Cole and Byron on the Vespa? Or the boys standing side-by-side (the one I thought was them watching their dates leaving together)? Well, I know I won't be losing my shit over this episode... 😴😴😴

[not-hereforit]

Gallavich Soundtrack

Alright friends, I’ve compiled a list of all of the songs used in Gallavich scenes (plus a few individual scenes), and let me tell you, reliving Gallavich musically is one of the best (& sometimes heartbreaking) things ever.

Spotify playlist here & song breakdown under the cut! (anything with an asterisk (*) means it wasn’t available on Spotify)

What I Said by Alien Crime Syndicate “Iiiiian Gaaaallagherrr!” Mickey’s first appearance

It’s Thunder and It’s Lightning by We Were Promised Jetpacks Ian’s studying with Mandy at the Milkovich house and hooks up with Mickey

Wham Bam by Clooney Mickey & Ian go for round two at the baseball field

Nothing to Lose by The Marys Ian & Mickey caught in the walk-in by Frank

Drink While We’re Young by Red Devil Squadron Ian looks for “that look” in Mickey’s eye at the high school

Guided Missiles, Misguided Men by Holy Fever Mickey tries to sell to idiot kid at shop & Angie convo

Hysteria by Ceremony Mickey & Ian run from security after Mick beats up Ned

The Store by Toothpick Warriors Robbing Ned’s mansion

Oh by FIDLAR Ian looks for Mickey in abandoned building but Mickey won’t talk

Diamonds by The Lisps Ian goes to confront Mickey before his wedding

Bad Blood by Ana Egge Mickey holds back tears after Ian tells him he’s enlisting and he can’t bring himself to stop him

Canyons by Paw City Mickey retrieves Ian’s photo from magazine then punches bathroom mirror

Dirty Work by Sydney Wayser Lip asks Mickey if he’s heard from Ian, tells him he’s missing

Heat by Barrie Gledden* Mickey finds Ian at the club/lap dance

Wind Me Up by Taxi Doll* Mickey tries to convince Ian to come with him after lap dance

The Boy’s Had His Fun by Cold Shoulder* Mickey carries Ian after he passes out outside the club

Into the Darkness by Will and the Indians* Mickey watches a passed out Ian sleep & is caught by Svetlana

Take a Chance by Bosshouse* Mickey blows Ian

Move Like U Stole It by ZZ Ward (Paul Oakenfold Remix) Mickey kisses Ian at the club

In My Veins by The Fieros Mickey confronts Ian outside after he pulled a knife on Kenyatta

Pick Me Up by Between Borders Carl sees Mickey sleeping in Ian’s bed, asks if he’s Ian’s boyfriend

Fisherman by The Peach Kings Mickey leaves for the baptism after telling Ian yes they are a couple

Sleep Forever by Portugal. The Man Ian kisses Mickey on the head outside the bar after the brawl with his dad

Feelin Good by The Stevenson Ranch Davidians Mickey working as a respectable mover

Run Boy Run by Mom’s Basement Mickey runs errand (beats up Patel)

Black Soap by Ex Cops Ian is riled up after the confrontation at the soldier’s funeral

All A Lie by The Bixby Knolls Ian tosses Mickey’s shit in the yard during his cleaning spree

Man Child by Redgrave Ian runs away with Yevgeny

Discoloration by Dawn Golden Picking up Ian from police station & car ride home

Lost Soul by Dark Matter Ian’s admitted for a 72 hour psych evaluation

Peace Love With You by Moroccan Knights Mickey gets ready to go see Ian in the hospital

Go! by Soft Swells Mickey stumbles around drunk and trips over Ian’s jacket

Racketology by Breed Mickey plays guitar drunk and naked

Falling Together by Mason Brothers “Sorry I’m late.”

One More Minute by Locksley Mickey gives Ian his pills & tells him no caffeine

Walkin’ by Wild Party Mickey gives Ian a donut so he won’t take his pills on an empty stomach

Basic Instinct by The Acid Baseball field fight/hookup

Love Is A Battlefield by Pat Benatar Mickey & Ian drunkenly sing on their way back to the Gallagher house

Cigarettes by Coby Brown Ian & Mickey try to fight off the MPs

Don’t You Start by Sleepy Kitty Sammi taunts Mickey & Fiona after the MPs take Ian

Where the Ocean Is by Shadow Shadow Mickey headbutts Ian’s photo, leads to scene of Ian lying in truck cab

Marble by Bronx Cheerleader Ian lays in grass outside trailer, Mick calls (phone background now pic of them)

Hyperflowers by Los Waves Mickey runs to Ian after he calls to tell him he’s back

Going Out Fighting by Minutes to Midnight Mickey runs, shouting at Sammi while she shoots at him

Livin’ in the Fire by Motopony Ian and Svetlana visit Mickey in prision

You And I by Margaret Glaspy Ending credits after Ian finds out Mickey escaped

Skulldiggin by Black Joe Lewis Ian waits for Mickey at the docks and is kidnapped in a van

HEAL by Strand of Oaks “Let’s ride.”

Just What You Feelin’ by Kemo The Blaxican In the car driving to Mexico then pulling over so Mickey can hit that

Swing Ya Rag by T.I., Swizz Beatz Mickey & Ian hookup in the car after kicking Damon out

Crashed Cadillac by Bot’Ox Mickey finds Jesus at a Quinceañera 

Volca by Born Rivals* Mickey and Ian go to get money at the bank

I Ain’t the One by Spoon Ian watches Mickey cross the border into Mexico

Sunrise by Broken Bellows Ian walks to his cell

Pink + White by Frank Ocean Mickey shows up as Ian’s cellmate (Previously: Endgame)

Hot for Hagar by The Ginger Faye Bakers Ian & Mickey get frisky in the morning/the mayonnaise debacle

When You Smile by Floral Fauna Ian is brushed off by guard when he asks for a new roommate

Baccarra by Cardova* Mickey & Ian race to shiv Chester

Petty Thieving by FEET Ian attempts to throw his parole

Ad Blue by FEET Ian’s released from prison

I’ve Been Wrong by Food Court The Gallaghers throw Ian a welcome home party

Firebreather by Lead Pony Mickey tries to escape from prison via medical waste bin

Might Be Right by White Reaper Mickey chases shoplifter at Old Army/mall

Let’s Go by Clear Blue Fire Mickey catches a parolee for Paula

Deliver Me by TRUETT Mickey agrees they need to kill Paula

Eyes on You by 3 ONE OH Ian & Mickey suspect each other of killing Paula

Cramp by Shawn Lee (Skeewiff remix)* Ian asks neighborhood officer for advice about lawyer, gets marriage idea

Kidnap Runaway by The 1900s Mickey meets Ian at Patsy’s

Off My Mind by Ben Reneer Ian & Mickey get engaged at Patsy’s

Explode by City Silos Ian & Mickey realize neither one killed Paula

Happily Sinking Heart by Mother Sun Ian doesn’t sign the marriage license

Soul Sucker by Lead Pony Ian falls down stairs after Mickey punches him

Fuckin’ Love It by Naked Elephant* Mickey makes a ruckus arriving via vespa

Red Anxiety by Floral Fauna Ian and Liam leave on errand to buy Mickey’s engagement ring

Broke the Cup by Lead Pony Ian goes to talk to Mickey, tries to give him promise ring

Bad Idea by Bad Sea Empire Mickey rebuffs Ian, Ian pees in vespa

Rescue Me by OneRepublic Ian arrives at the bar with Cole

All the Good Things About You by Imperial Mammoth Ian & Mickey watch the band perform at bar

This Life by Vampire Weekend Ian beats up Byron and proposes to Mickey

Inherent Vice by Midnight Divide Mickey and the Gallaghers when Lip announces he’s moving

Let You Go by City Silos Mickey confronts Terry outside the Gallagher house

Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi Ian has Mickey serenaded at The Alibi

Son by Deep State Mickey robs drug den for wedding money

It’s You by Rebel Kicks The wedding venue is on fire

I Kinda Like It by Them Vibes Mickey grabs shotgun to go after Terry

Cannonball by Dirtwire Debbie tells Mickey to nut-up, they’re gonna white trash the wedding

Champion by M. Rivers Gallaghers and crew come up with idea to try The Polish Doll for a venue

Obsession by Joywave Mickey & Ian arrive at The Polish Doll, lie to owner

Blue Bell by Golden Daze Ian & Mickey take in the sight of their new venue

Face to Face by Rex Orange County Guests arrive for the wedding, final preparations for the ceremony

Lights Down Low by MAX Ian and Lip talk, prepare to begin the ceremony

At Last by Etta James Ian’s song choice for Mickey to walk down the aisle to

Morning Flowers by Brock Tyler Mickey and Ian exchange vows

Raising Hell by Kesha (ft. Big Freedia) Ian & Mickey walk down the aisle as husbands

Coming Out by Joywave* Ian & Mickey dance with family and friends at the reception

Firework by Katy Perry Ian talks to Debbie about missing Monica

Perfect by Ed Sheeran Mickey & Ian slow dance

Wake Up by Fialta Mickey & Ian wake up in their honeymoon suite

Perfect Day by Turf Club* Ian & Mickey after Terry shoots up their suite