#a03 tutorial

[lemonemenom]

Hi so sorry to bother you but how on earth did you get your images of your art imbedded into your fanfic of trees & telepathy ?? I’ve tried using a link to tumblr posts of my art and then I tried a Dropbox link but it seems nothing is working for viewing the fic I just posted on mobile in terms of being able to view the artwork. I’d really appreciate your help!! Thanks

Uhhhhhhhhhh below was my process

a. Upload image to tumblr ( or other image hosting site like deviant art or whatever, you just need to be able to get a clean link to the image)

If you are avoiding spoilers (or don't want to post porn on your main... hypothetically) maybe post it to a alt tumblr that people arent gonna see

b. Make sure you are in rich text, add image

c. Copy the link of the image you just uploaded,

NOT the link to the post, the link to the image.

and paste that puppy into the source section on A03

d. its way too big, scroll over and resize it

Cool so you could stop there OR you can do what i do and then shift that puppy into the chapter summary's cause i like them there, its neater

e. Swap to HTML view to get the juicy embed code

f. copy that up into your chapter notes

g. profit

yeah i dunno hope that helps

also fic link for those who want it based on the above images who dont already have it

[mejjy]

guys am i the only one that still (delusionally i'll admit) thinks we'll get more official gravity falls content AND IM NOT TALKING ABT A S3 !!! (i'm ready to just leave the show dead and buried like it should be) like a comic (series??) a novel, a sea grunkles spinoff, a journal 4 (the rest of the lost pages??) I WILL TAKE ANYTHING ALEX HIRSCH PLEASE

[gnomiwizard]

So I may have decided to do something extremely foolish (trying to learn how to use HTML to code/writing a fic on A03 with said code)

[azure-blaze92]

How do you make links on AO3?

Hello ~ so here is a step-by-step guide, I don't know how to link in chapter notes, but I do know how to link in the fic itself.

Step 1: Put the text cursor where you want it to go( I usually do it under the chapter art) Click the little link mark in the rich text editor

Step 2: Copy and paste the URL you want to link, and then type what the text to say in the text to display box. Then hit save.

Step 3: Tada! You now have a link ^_^

[askshivanulegacy]

NO SUPPORT

DON'T BE STUPID, N00BS.

"tumblr is not easy to use" girl hunderds of thousands of people figured it out. it's not rocket science

[moonboundbooks]

🌑 Choices by Messermoon 🌑

This was my part of a trade with @lizz_binding when she first sent me her ultimate wishlist I was so happy to see this one on there because I had been wanting to read it FOREVER. And let me tell you I soaked all of it up in 1 day. 24 hours. If you haven't read it. Shame on you. Go read it right now and then scream in my DMs when you're done. I'll wait.

The writing was absolutely exquisite. The best I've read in a while. The banter? Top freaking tiered. And oh my god did this fic tear me up and rip me to shreds. I knew it was coming and nothing could have prepared me. I immediately had to sob to Elizabeth. As usual fighting the urge to praise and curse her at the same time.

I wanted to do it justice and of course was inspired, as many are, with the astronomy piece of it. The vision was smack in my head from the beginning. I looked up star chart for January of that year so I could get Regulus, Sirius, Orion, and even Remus on the front of the design all together. And this silver foil HAD to go on the Graphite Faux Suede from @hollanders.book.and.paper.arts even though I'd never used faux Suede before it turned out stunning and I will be using it over and over again!

Huge thank you to @maleeka_mols_creates and of course DAS for wonderful sewn headband tutorials. This was my first time and they turned out ok thanks to you guys!

Also shout out to @poppypressbindery for just the overall emotional support during this whole process!

Bound for personal use only. Choices is free to read on A03.

Make good choices everyone. Read Choices.

[unfgvien]

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━━RULES AND INFOMATION

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-> about me <3 about me ♡₊˚ 🦢・₊✧ Hey angels :D Hey my name is Eleanor but I go by Bunnie. You can call me Bun for short. I write fluff + smut. Im open to anyones requests. I typically only write for the female audience as I’m only comfortable writing for woman. If you do want me to write for you in any specific way please request it. This I will NOT be writing about are; - Sexual assault  - Incest - Violence against any gender Please know that If you request anything that I do not write or send any hate anons you will be reported and blocked :) Thank you <3 Fics I write for; - Bucky barnes - Wanda Maximoff - Natasha Romanoff  - Wwe universe

-> rules • I write for everyone! no matter your gender I write for everyone! • I write fics about : Wanda Maemoff, Natasha Ramonoff, Bucky Barnes and the scream franchise. I will also sneak vampire diaries in there too since im re watching it for the millionth time. • MDNI, ageless blogs will be blocked

-> drabbles will only be fluff! if you want to read smuts the series and oneshots are your place to go :)

-> my other accounts wattpad | A03

NAVIGATION

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#bunbuns asks ─ ‧₊˚ ☁️⋅♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾. for asks that I answer

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☆ - contains smut

read this tutorial if you want to read my fics with 'mature' community labels!

requests: opened | taglists are opened

EVENTS

kinktober [in the process of being made]

the Christmas chronicles [in the making]

BUCKY BARNES

SERIES

[delayed] enemies to lovers - Bucky Barnes and Emily's relationship is shattered by Bucky's infidelity. After therapy sessions, a sexual encounter, and the unexpected death of Emily's father, they reconcile.

Impossible Spindle - Dr. Yn Riley loses her job and is abandoned by Atlas. She meets James in Portland, but their relationship is shattered. Upon accepting a part-time professor position, they rekindle their attraction, but secrets from James's past complicate their relationship.

ONESHOTS

☆ bathed in desire - Y/N and Bucky embark on a passionate honeymoon in a quaint countryside town. Their first night is filled with intense desire and exploration as they discover each other's bodies in a luxurious setting. The story captures the raw emotions and physical intimacy of their newfound love.

☆ the stripper next door - YN, a curious young woman, becomes infatuated with mysterious stripper Bucky, leading to a passionate encounter, unexpected pregnancy, and Bucky's commitment to their family.

☆ in between the sheets - Bucky and YN, while making a bed, bond over Bucky's adventurous spirit and piercing gaze. Bucky's gaze reveals YN's perfect body, and their bond is a testament to their love and commitment.

DRABBLES

snowy nights - Bucky and YN enjoyed a romantic comedy on a cold winter evening, surrounded by love that made even the strongest storm feel like a distant memory.

bad day - Y/N, pregnant with Bucky's baby, is overwhelmed by the thought of motherhood. Bucky comforts her, assures her they will overcome challenges, and provides hope for the future.

NATASHA ROMANOFF

SERIES

☆ dirty sheets - yn ( your name ) struggling financially, finds financial stability in a high-class strip club. She accepts a job, earning more than at a bar, and develops a passionate relationship with Natasha.

ONESHOTS

☆ a night of pure passion and pleasure - Natasha and her wife, yn, enjoyed a romantic comedy. Natasha suggested yn was neglected, and she cumped her breasts. Yn became wild, and Natasha sucked and licked her clit, causing her to explode.

☆ daring desires - The team at Tony Stark's penthouse plays a game with Natasha, revealing deep secrets. Yn, introverted, shares her wildest mission experience. Natasha kisses Yn, leaving a sense of vulnerability and belonging.

☆ healing touch - In a quiet apartment, Natasha brings comfort and warmth, hugs, and offers to help with daily tasks. She comforts and reassures, and you kiss her, leaving a trail of kisses.

DRABBLES

the garden centre -Lily, a passionate plant lover, buys a beautiful fern from a garden center despite her strong-willed wife's objections, feeling happy and confident they will make a great home for it.

valentines day - Natasha receives love coupons from her wife, Yn, on Valentine's Day, fostering a deeper connection and extending their love through practical assistance and heartfelt gestures.

Imagine Us in Heaven - Natasha and YN celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in their backyard, surrounded by colorful balloons, cake, and great-grandkids. They shared memories, stories, and cherished each moment together.

WANDA MAXIMOFF

SERIES

☆ the girl I love from mars - Sophie, a young woman, finds herself in a romantic triangle with Natasha Romanoff and Wanda Maximoff. Despite their contrasting love philosophies, Sophie chooses Wanda, a decision that carries significant emotional weight, highlighting the strength of female relationships.

ONESHOTS

☆ workout buddies - Wanda and YN, fitness enthusiasts, admire each other's graceful movements and hypnotic effect on the treadmill. They share passionate kisses, squirms, and moans, and their skin slapping together fills the compound.

DRABBLES

chocolate chip cookies - Sarah bakes chocolate chip cookies for her girlfriend, Wanda, fostering a strong connection through shared warmth, cuddles, and a memorable experience filled with love and smell.

mommy's little girl - On graduation day, you feel like an adult, despite your past struggles, thanks to your mom's support, you manage to pursue your dreams.

black lace - Wanda and Yn attend a Sabrina Carpenter concert, feeling exhilarated and connected. The night ends with a memorable McDonald's trip, showcasing the power of shared joy.

marry me? - Lizzie and yn, childhood friends, enjoyed playful banter and jokes. After a tough day, they went shopping together, and Lizzie proposed marriage for life. Their friendship deepened, focusing on support and companionship.

WWE UNIVERSE

SERIES

☆ lovers to strangers to lovers [dean Ambrose] - Dean Ambrose and Yn, two WWE wrestlers, end their relationship in 2019 and rekindle it in 2024. Despite announcing their reunion, they face challenges in maintaining their relationship, balancing personal lives with professional wrestling, and navigating their careers.

ONESHOTS

☆ celebrating a win [dean Ambrose / Jon moxley] - After Wrestlemania 40, Y/N reflects on her triumph and the return of her lover, Jonathan Good. Their emotional reunion, despite the chaos, highlights their enduring bond.

☆ mafia boss [Seth Rollins] - Yn, a daughter of a powerful mafia family, is kidnapped by Colby, the son of their rivals, the Lopez family. Their unconventional relationship challenges expectations, exploring consent, power, and danger.

☆ a birthday to remember [Seth Rollins] - Yn's birthday party is in full swing, but her heart yearns for her late partner, Colby. As the night unfolds, his arrival ignites a passionate reunion, promising an unforgettable celebration.

DRABBLES

secret love fling [Seth Rollins] - Seth Rollins invited you to support him on Monday Night Raw, despite wanting to keep your relationship quiet. you went anyways, you bumped into a few of his friends and you passed yourself off as Seths best friend, you cheered the loudest for him.

telling the public [Seth Rollins] - Seth Rollins and reader, two wrestlers, kept their romance a secret, but after a passionate match, they revealed their love, sparking a surge in merchandise sales and social media following, making them tag team champions.

RHEA RIPLEY

SERIES

lovesong masterlist - Rhea and Yn, a married couple, struggle with endometriosis, preventing her from carrying a child. They use a sperm donor and carry their first child, Lilly Jane Ripley. Five years later, Yn carries their second child, Austin Lee Ripley, despite significant pain. The story highlights their emotional journey, resilience, and the strength of their relationship despite medical and societal obstacles.

ONESHOTS

☆ feel better now? [rhea ripley] Rhea, injured after a brutal match, finds solace in Yn's tender care. As they navigate physical and emotional pain, Yn's love becomes Rhea's healing force, culminating in a deeply intimate moment of connection and comfort.

DRABBLES

supporting my wife - Yn, a passionate woman, watched her wife Rhea Ripley enter the ring, despite intense competition. Despite losing a match, Yn remained supportive, wishing Rhea continued success.

the family she always wanted - Rhea and YN, passionate parents, had a baby via surrogacy, named Lily. Despite complications, they cherished Lily's birth, celebrating her life together, building memories of love and courage.

celebrating Lilly's 5th birthday - Rhea and Yn celebrated Lilly's fifth birthday, reflecting on the journey and the importance of using a surrogate. They found treasures and celebrated Lilly's intelligence, feeling proud and grateful.

thank you for waiting - Rhea Ripley attended WWE headquarters for upcoming WrestleMania match, feeling pride and pressure. After the meeting, she celebrated with her friend, preparing for the world's recognition of her talent.

MISCELLANIOUS

ONESHOTS

DRABBLES

request by anon :) [stu macher] - Yn visits Stu after a heartbroken breakup, feeling comforted and safe. Their friendship lifts her sadness, proving that even on the worst days, having a friend like Stu makes everything better.

DO NOT TRANSLATE, COPY PUBLISH OR EDIT MY WORKS, I DO NOT CONSENT TO MY WORKS BEING PUBLISHED ON ANY 3RD PARTY WEBSITE. © bunbun 2025 - 2027🖇️ ₊˚⊹ ᰔ

[zaruba-needslove]

How to tag your fic (on AO3)

NGL I kept contemplating whether or not to make this post, cos seriously, considering that AO3 already have a FAQ page for most of the site's functions, I thought people can just look em up themselves.

But I guess not.

Like I guess if you're new to the site, seeing THIS👇 may seem daunting to you...

Like you just wanna post your fics, why so COMPLICATED, well... it's not like you HAVE to read all of them before you start using the site, no? Besides, you only need to read those IF you're unsure of how to use certain functions... like if you dunno how you're supposed to create pseuds or why you need them (you don't, usually, unless you need to like separate your works while still on the same accounts etc) So ANYWAY... back to tagging your fics, you can just jump to the FAQ for Tags and read up on anything you need to know about it. I'm not gonna to explain every bit of that, cos the FAQ is already doing the job. You just have to read them. Because I don't think it's that confusing. As long as YOU don't overthink or overcomplicate the process, and make yourself confused.

Let's get started.

First thing, first. The purpose of tagging was to allow people to find your fic. So yes, that was the purpose of your needing to fill in the details of your fic.

But really, just because there seemed to be a 'lot' of things that you needed to fill... not ALL of them are compulsory!

The bits that are a must for you to fill in are the bits/info that are marked with * and coloured red, like this. 👇

If you're unsure how to tag your fics to make it easy to find, please read THIS, which is pretty self-explanatory.

Personally, I find the A03 system of archives easy to use... because if you're writing for some new shows, you don't have to email the site support or anything to have the new category made... you can just straight up type it in (if the category/tag has not yet existed), unlike on FF.net.

That said, if anyone wanna know how to type the support email to FFnet support to request for new categories, well, I used to type out a tutorial for it HERE. Also, THIS was an example of the replies I get from FFnet support.

Back to Tagging on AO3.

Basically, the things that you should tag on your fics are the things that will allow people to find your fics (besides searching for the title of the fic or reading the summaries etc). So that means, you DO need to at least have a general idea (or vibes, like how younglings say nowadays) of what your fic was about, for you to be able to market/promote your fic and get people to read your fic.

Cos frankly, with AO3, you generally had so much freedom on what to tag (esp on the Additional tags corner.) And it's not as limiting as what you can get on FFnet, like...

👆Do you have any idea how hard it was to try figuring out what genre to put on your fics on FFnet (and we only get 2 slots)? Especially when your fic doesn't exactly fall into any certain categories?

So what kind of things should you tag on your fics? Well, it can be about the GENRE of your fics, or any specific tropes that your fic has, or any warnings that you may need people to know.

I rarely put too many tags on my fics (aside from characters and (main) relationship), but whenever needed, I do include them with the fics. Like this,

While tags DO help with filtering, you don't really have to tag everything. Just put in the important things.

Also, while we're on the topic... character tags and relationship tags that have [mentioned] or [background] included were practically pointless. Since tag wranglers will still wrangle them all together under that ONE SAME MAIN TAG. Same with Relationship tags. There's no such thing as Seme/Uke @ Dominant/Submissive ruling in how the Character names are ordered. Most of the time, the order of the character names will be in alphabetical order. So, no matter how many times you wanna tag A/B or B/A to differentiate the two, the tag will still be reset as A/B.

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Also, some main random genre tags and what they meant. There will be many combinations that can help narrow down the filters; you can just type it in, and all the related tags will appear.

Angst - The plot involves a lot of pain and heartache, or just about anything about someone brooding about something dramatically

Whump - Plot that involves pain and suffering, but unlike angst, the pain and suffering was literal and physical.

Fluff - Anything cute and sweet and fluffy and teeth-rotting sugary stuff and nothing else but.

Hurt/Comfort - Whatever plot that involves a character(s) hurting and later having that 'hurt' comforted by someone.

Hurt/Hurt no Comfort - Basically the same as above, but there is NO comfort.

Comfort - Same as H/C, but we don't focus too much on the 'hurt' plot

Light-hearted - Not so serious plot. Likewise, serious plot will have the word Heavy on it. Like the Heavy Angst tag.

Crack - Random plot that may not make sense/not to be taken too seriously. Or just about anything crazy.

Dead Dove: Do not Eat - this tag applies to fics that should have some pretty literal content warnings. If you put this tag on your fic, please also include the relevant tags. Usually used for fics with Dark themes or explicit stuff.

You can look at the Tag Set to see the rest of the common tags people used.

Also, bonus on crossover fics:

Crossover - Any normal crossover that involves characters from two or more different fandoms interacting in a mutual setting.

Alternate Universe - Fusion - Crossovers that involve characters from one fandom being assimilated into the setting from another fandom. Example: Characters in Naruto, if they existed inside the Marvel Universe instead of their original universe.

[shco-ss]

Alright, it’s time, I’ve had quite a few people ask me recently, and tbh I would've much rathered have this out earlier, but life got in the way (I'll almost definitely be bringing on a couple more admins next year, provided, that is, that the event runs next year - which fingers crossed it will!!) so here’s the info on submissions, posting, and how everything on the tail end of this event will work.

Long post incoming!

(you can view the contents of this post in a google doc here if you prefer)

So How's it Gonna Go Down?

Further down on this post, I've linked a google form, where you will all be directed to submit your works. authors who post to AO3 will have an extra step in needing to post their works to the event's AO3 collection (which is also linked below). This collection is currently unrevealed and anonymous, which means that any works posted to it will, for now, show up blank - don't worry though! Your fic is still there! others just won't be able to see it quite yet.

By the tenth of January, the deadline for this event, each participant needs to have filled out the submissions google form. - including those who have posted to the AO3 collection - If you need an extension, please reach out individually before the due date and we can discuss it on a case-by-case basis.

On the 15th of January, I will reveal the collection on A03, but keep it anonymous - this means works will then be visible, but authors will not be. I will also work through individually DM'ing each participant their gifts. after this process is complete, I will post a list of every participant in the event, so people can have a guess at who their Santa is , if they'd like to.

Throughout the 20th of January, five days after gifts have been revealed, I will gradually post Santa reveals on the event's accounts, with the work, the santa, and the giftee, potentially alongside a few other details.

After this is complete, and once I give the all-clear on the event's tumblr & twitter accounts, Santa's are welcome to post their works wherever and whenever they see fit, although I would request that you include the tag "shcoss2024" on your post, and, if you'd like, mention the relevant account to the platform you're posting on so I can see and reblog/retweet your post!

How & Where to Submit Your Work

This is hopefully a comprehensive-enough guide, but please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at all.

For Authors on AO3

First, you’ll need to post your work to this collection here. You can do this either by opening the link to the collection and pressing "post to collection", or by typing " shcoss2024 " into the "post to collections/challenges" box of a new work and selecting the collection, as seen below.

Be sure to check out AO3’s Collections FAQ page if you’re not entirely sure on what this means, but I’m also happy to create a full tutorial at some point in the near future if lots of you are confused.

Before you hit post, you can also gift your work to your giftee through AO3, if you’ve been provided with their AO3 account. You can find more info about this at AO3’s Gifts FAQ

Please also include the tags "Event Tag: shcoss2024" and "Event Tag: Sherlock & Co Secret Santa" on your work when posting!

After posting your work to the collection, please move on to the next section

For Everyone

Right, now I need you to go fill out this Google form. After the initial page of the form with general details, you will be taken to either one of the below pages based on whether you’re an artist or an author.

Artists will be taken to a page where they can upload their artwork, as well as answering a couple other short questions.

Authors will be taken to a page where they can either paste in a link to a document, type in their AO3 username if they've posted to the collection, or upload a file with their writing, alongside answering a few other short questions.

If neither of the above options are viable for your gift, please reach out and we can come up with an individualised solution

A final page will ask you to answer a final couple of questions, and then you will submit the form, and there you are! You've completed your part of the 2024 Sherlock & Co Secret Santa event! Give yourself a pat on the back!

As always, please reach out if you have any questions <3

[retellingthehobbit]

Dang, I almost forgot Ao3 bans any mention of monetizing your work (for obvious sensible and understandable reasons)-- Patreon will never be mentioned there, haha! XD Thanks to the people who reminded me before I went too far. In any case, you can follow me on Patreon for art tutorials, general art stuff, Les Mis stuff, and early Hobbit Comic pages :). But I will not bring it up on A03. I will be as silent as the grave.

[strawberryrosess]

Betrayal with a glimmer of light

Felix Catton x Oliver Quick

18+

Warnings: brief mention of smut, drinking, drugs, swearing, homophobic thoughts, toxic relationship

Summary: A take on what could have happened that night in the maze. WK 2k

A/N You can also read this fic on A03! I hope you guys enjoy! :) 🍓🌹

Felix felt captivated the moment he caught Oliver gazing at him through his dorm window. Felix caught his eye by accident across the courtyard and the moment he saw those big blue eyes, Felix knew he needed to know the owner. But he didn’t approach Oliver right away, no, he studied the other boy. He would sit with Farleigh in the library and watch Oliver out of the corner of his eye, Felix would sometimes catch Oliver gazing at him. Of course the younger one would always look away the moment their eyes met, embarrassed about being caught staring. And then Felix’s chance to finally make his move came. By whatever grace of god, Felix’s bike had a flat tire and Oliver happened to be riding past him and saw his distress. Honestly Felix could have cared less about missing his tutorial, but the moment Oliver offered for Felix to take his bike he knew he couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

Most people wouldn’t have shown Felix that level of kindness, they mostly just wanted to get close for his title or his money. But Oliver was in it for actual friendship, and nothing more. No strings attached. He finally got to know the owner of those gorgeous blue eyes. From then on, Felix invited Oliver to hang out with him and his friends whenever they went to the pub or the dance club. Farleigh of course thought Felix had other motives, and Oliver was just the newest toy in a long line of forgotten ones. Felix hated that Farleigh couldn’t see that this one was different, Felix actually liked Oliver and he liked hanging out with him. Felix was obsessed with Oliver, he would do his best to spend every waking moment with the boy. Oliver didn't seem to mind, he seemed happy to just have someone to spend time with. That day when Oliver showed up crying at Felix’s dorm room, was the first time that Felix started to feel something that wasn’t friendship, but more.

Felix invited Oliver to Saltburn for the summer in hopes of turning their friendship into something more. He also genuinely felt bad for the younger boy, after hearing about his parents and how his father had passed. Felix was excited to spend the summer with his friend, but of course Venetia had to get in the way. However, Oliver surprisingly shut that down fast and Felix was delighted to have his favorite friend back beside him.

That summer was Felix’s favorite summer in a long time, he actually enjoyed being back at his family home. Felix’s feelings for Oliver grew stronger every day, and it didn’t help that the blue eyed boy was so damn nice and kind. That just made Felix fall harder, seeing how kind Oliver was to all the staff at Saltburn. They would sit by the pond and read together, or swim, just mundane normal things but they meant the world to Felix. He admired everything about Oliver. Felix also knew that Oliver was watching him that night in the bathtub, if only Oliver knew that it was him Felix was thinking about. Felix wanted nothing more than to confess his feelings and kiss Oliver passionately, and though he was completely obsessed with the blue eyed boy, Felix didn’t want to ruin what they had. Their friendship meant something to Felix and he held that close to him.

Unfortunately Felix saw something he shouldn’t have and slowly things started to unravel.

It was nearing Oliver's birthday and Felix was just mindlessly wandering around the large house when he came across Oliver's phone in the dining room. Coincidentally it was ringing when Felix found it, and he was a little too curious for his own good so he answered it. It was Oliver’s mother, sounding very concerned on the phone, wondering where her son had been all summer. Felix was confused by some of what she had to say, but he reassured her that Oliver was fine. That was when Felix decided to devise a plan to go and visit Oliver's mum for his birthday, since it seemed very important to her. The morning of his favorite friend's birthday, Felix told him to dress nice, as he was going to surprise him. Oliver kept demanding to know where they were going, but Felix refused to give in. It wasn’t until Oliver saw the “Prescott” sign and the completely panicked look that followed, that Felix started to grow a little suspicious.

In the span of 30 seconds, everything about their friendship fell apart. Oliver’s parents weren’t raging drug addicts living in squalor, they were normal people living in a nice suburban neighborhood. And Oliver’s father was most definitely alive, since Felix spent most of the afternoon talking to him. Felix kept glancing over at Oliver, and he looked as if he was waiting for the floor to swallow him. The drive home was the worst part, Oliver tried pleading with Felix, but he just ignored Oliver. He stared straight ahead at the road with a death grip on the steering wheel. Felix had no idea how to feel about anything, Oliver had lied about everything and Felix wondered if any of their friendship was actually true. He started to question everything that had happened over the summer, and he started to feel guilty and embarrassed for becoming so obsessed with Oliver, only to find out it was all fake.

Once they had returned to Saltburn, Oliver once again tried pleading with Felix. Trying to salvage what was left in the wreckage of their friendship. Felix just pushed him away and hid in his room before the party. He felt stupid for crying over Oliver, and he felt stupid for crying over his romantic feelings for Oliver. Felix felt stupid for becoming so obsessed with Oliver. Despite what had happened, Felix wanted nothing more than to forgive Oliver, and go on as if nothing had ever happened. But he knew he couldn’t do that, he had to at least try and get over Oliver, hopefully before the new school year. However that was going to be extremely hard at the moment with Oliver living at Saltburn. Felix spent most of the party hiding in one of the large bathrooms in the house, talking, drinking and doing a line or two with his friends. Oliver did try to approach him, but Felix quickly shooed him away. He wasn’t about to potentially spill his and Oliver’s guts in front of his posh friends. They didn’t even know Felix secretly liked guys more than women.

Felix always knew he was different from other guys. He would catch himself staring at other guys' asses for a little longer than he should have. He also couldn’t relate to his guy friend's sexual conquest because Felix didn’t feel the same sexual drive for women as they did. Sure he had been with plenty of women and knew how to pleasure them, but he mostly did it to blend in and hide the fact that he liked guys. Felix worried what his family might think if they ever found out, he knew Venetia and his mother probably wouldn’t have an issue with it but he couldn’t say the same about his father.

And that’s how he found himself here, in the center of the hedge maze with his dick in a girl he barely knew, but alcohol made him do stupid things. Not that the girl was stupid, but him fucking her in the middle of a hedge maze was stupid. part of him wished it was a certain blue eyed man instead of the girl, but Felix knew that was unreasonable, right?

Felix was so mad at Oliver for lying about his life, but he was also mad at himself for becoming so attached and so obsessed. Usually Felix would be cautious with his friends, especially newer friends because sometimes people just wanted to use him. But Felix could tell that Oliver wasn't a threat and just a nice guy and it was really easy for Felix to become completely and utterly obsessed with the boy. Felix liked the idea of someone relying on him for everything. He specifically requested their rooms be just a bathroom apart so he could stay close to Oliver. There was something so fascinating to Felix about Oliver. He was so knowledgeable about the most random things and found any book interesting. Felix could listen to Oliver talk forever about anything. Which is why it hurt so much to find out that Oliver lied about everything, because Felix realized he was just like the rest. One thing Felix didn't know was why, why did Oliver lie about everything?

Felix heard Oliver's harsh irish accent behind him and he let go of the girl.

"Fuckin' hell, Ollie." Felix grumbled, turning around to face the shorter man. The nickname slipped out habitually, only this time it felt foreign on Felix's tongue. The girl mumbled some mean words under her breath before finding her way out of the maze. Felix took a deep breath and held the air in his lungs for a moment before letting it go. The cold night air felt nice against his warm skin, the alcohol making his body temperature slightly higher. Oliver stumbled towards Felix, stopping right in front of him. Felix gazed into those big blue eyes and his heart tightened and he felt butterflies in his stomach. He could smell the alcohol on the younger man's breath, both of them slightly inebriated.

"Why? Why did you lie, Oliver?" Felix asked, leaning back against the concrete pillar behind him. Oliver opened his mouth a few times to say something, but the words never came. Felix scoffed and rolled his eyes, he decided to keep talking.

"I trusted you Ollie! I told you private personal things, and I invited you into my home. I even felt bad for you when you told me about your father, only to find out it was all a lie." Felix exclaimed, avoiding the piercing blue gaze below him. Felix wanted to cry and scream at Oliver, but he also wanted to fuck the shit out of him right here.

"I just wanted to be your friend." Oliver mumbled quietly. Felix felt like the air around him stopped coming, and his breath got caught in his lungs. He honestly wasn't sure what to think of Oliver's words. A lot of people wanted to be friends with Felix, it was a byproduct of coming from a filthy rich family, and most of them wanted to be friends with him for his money or title. But Oliver's motives shook Felix, almost no one wanted to become friends with Felix just to be friends. It made Felix want to forgive Oliver for lying about his life, but Felix knew he couldn’t just ignore it. He finally looked into those stunning blue eyes to find them looking back at him, desperately trying to read Felix’s expression. Oliver seemed impossibly close to Felix, he could feel his body heat and smell the alcohol on Oliver's breath.

“Screw it” Felix thought and grabbed Oliver face, pulling him up a little bit and pressed his lips to Olivers. Oliver was tense at first, but he quickly relaxed into the kiss. Felix ran his tongue over Oliver's bottom lip and bit it softly before pulling away. They gazed into each other's eyes, speechless for the moment.

“Does this mean you forgive me?” Oliver asked, breaking the thick silence that had fallen over the maze.

“Not quite.” Felix said with a slight smirk, and Oliver felt butterflies in his stomach at the lust in Felix’ eyes.

Felix knew their relationship was toxic and part of him was still skeptical of Oliver but at that moment he didn’t care. His obsession with the younger man was too deep for him to just leave it alone, and he had finally gotten what he had waited all school year and all summer for, a kiss from the man he was completely and utterly obsessed and in love with.

[purifycantyouhelpme]

Poison Was The Cure | Chapter 3 | Dave Mustaine x Reader

Word count: ??? A03 Link<3 Author's Note: I’m sorry that the chapter was rushed. I just wanted to get the chapter over with and also NSFW warning 0-0

At Crescent Taekwondo, Dave’s P.O.V I came out of the fitting room, wearing my Martial Arts uniform and I was waiting for Marty to come out. I turned my head to look at (Y/N) from afar, (Y/N) was sitting down on the floor, waiting for me I suppose. Then I noticed that she was talking to Junior. It seems like they were flirting or he was flirting with her. My (Y/N) will never flirt with Junior. She’s disinterested and wants to talk to me, not Junior. I approached them, glaring at him while trying to hide my mean persona. Before Junior even turned his head to face me, (Y/N) was blushing. “Hey, Dave.” Junior smiled. That smile of his is pissing me off. “Junior…” I reached out and grabbed his wrist, pulling him closer to me, away from (Y/N). “Do you mind if I use you to teach people about Martial Arts?” I slowly squeeze his arm a bit. “Sure, pal.” Junior put his hand on my shoulder. “Step this way, partner,” I smiled at him and pointed at the middle of the floor. This is an excuse to “hit” him for flirting with (Y/N).

Everyone was staring at me and Marty, waiting for the tutorial to begin. “Alright, the first step to Martial Arts is observation, okay?” I told them. “If you try a move without observing, you will make mistakes. We don’t want mistakes, especially early on.” Marty finished my sentence for me. “Allow me to demonstrate,” I said. I performed the front kick on Junior. “Ow!” Junior yelled as I had a slight smile on my face. “What Dave did was the front kick,” Marty told them. “You gotta keep your feet apart and lift your knee to your chest. Then snap your foot out.” “And aim for the midsection,” Marty performed the front kick on Junior. “Ow!” Junior hunched over. It's so satisfying seeing him getting hurt. “Now, we're gonna show you guys how to do the Mount Escape.” I raised my voice.

After teaching them a couple of moves, we were both getting exhausted and decided to end it “Alright, you guys can go now,” I told them. They were getting up and leaving the building. “Get up, Junior.” Marty reached his hand out for Junior who was in pain. “Until next time–” I cut myself off because I wasn’t expecting (Y/N) to leave at all. I wanted her to stay longer but we all have our lives. She has to go to her job.

At Emily Marie Mustaine’s house, Dave’s P.O.V. Going to my Mom’s house was a bad idea but I know that she will scold me for not talking to her in a while and I don’t want to deal with that. I ringed the doorbell, waiting for my mom to open the door. She opened the door, she had a mean look on her face. I tried to fake my smile to her. “Hello… Mother.” I said, my tone filled with enthusiasm. “I just came in to say hi–” “Have you got a girlfriend yet?” She asked me in a rude tone. Of course she would asked me that. My mom is one of those who expects their child to be perfect and good at everything parents. “Well… I–” I was stumbling my words. “Don’t come talking to me until you have a girlfriend.” She crossed her arms. “And make sure she’s Christian.” She continued. I couldn’t say that (Y/N) is my girlfriend to her because she doesn’t like (Y/N). She isn’t good for me and the family, what my mom said to me. I’m getting fed up with her, I can’t keep on this fake nice persona for too long. I sighed and said, “Yes, Mother.” I slammed the door on my way out. God, I hate my mom so much. I don’t know why I try to get along with her, it's never going to work out.

July 2002 At a drum store, Diana’s P.O.V. As I walked into the entrance of the drums store, I felt an overwhelming surge of happiness in me. “Finally! We’re finally here.” I shouted. “Yay….” Dave yawned as he crossed his arms, eyes drooping. Hate dealing with him sometimes. “Geez, who pissed in your cheerios?” I rolled my eyes at him and crossed my arms as well. “I’m tired, Diana.” Dave took a sip of his water. “We’re not gonna be here that long anyways.” I lied to him.

After about 20 minutes of looking around in the store, I brought some drumsticks and a few snares. As I set them on the counter, there’s a picture frame of that Nick Menza guy on the front counter. I know it was Nick because it has the words, Nicholas Menza, on it and his birthdate and death date. I tugged on Dave’s shirt and asked, “Is this the Nick guy you talk about?” Dave looked at the photo for a bit before responding with, “Yeah, I forgot that he used to come here often.” I grabbed the picture frame and stared at it. “It's really sad that he died so young, you know?” I said softly, trying to be all sad. I kept talking about Nick, not knowing that Dave wasn’t listening to me. He was looking through the window. Now he’s getting on my nerves. “Dave!” I punched him in the shoulder. “Ow!” He yelled as he started to rub his shoulder, giving me an angry look. “I was talking to you.” I said, my fist clenched. “What were you looking at anyways?” I asked him and I peep through the window. I saw (Y/N) helping someone. I know who (Y/N) is. Dave talks about her and I have met her a few times. She’s really nice and kinda pretty but she bugs me out. “Oh,” I smacked my lips.

At Dave’s house Opening the door to my house, I was exhausted. I wanted to lie down in my bed so bad. Man, I wished I didn’t hang out with Diana today. She pretty much wasted my time. I’m getting so tired of hanging out with Diana. I have more important stuff to do than even talk to her. Before I lay on my bed, I went through some of the stuff, looking for a picture of (Y/N). Looking at a picture of her will surely help me feel less shitty. After going through the box of (Y/N)’s stuff that I stole from her like her clothes, panties, bras, and a toothbrush, I finally grab a photo of (Y/N). I remember this day, it was summer. We were hanging out outside and having a fun time, despite us sweating immensely. I forgot where we were in this photo but I don’t care. I’m only focusing on (Y/N), she was so hot in her lace top and jeans. I gazed at the image for roughly 30 seconds until I could feel my arousal building. I can’t help myself, can I?

Finally, I got on my bed while holding the picture in my right hand and reaching for my pants in my left hand. I slowly unbutton my pants with my left hand until I reach my hard dick. As I started to stroke myself, images of her pretty face and curvy body flashed through my head. “I wish she was here.” I moaned. The thoughts were consuming me immensely, just pure desire. Each stroke was bringing me closer and closer to release followed by my loud breathing. I picked the pace of my strokes, leaning my head back a little. “I’m cumming, (Y/N)…” I muttered as I came all over the photo. Staring at a picture of (Y/N) did make me feel less terrible but my exhaustion is still there.

[kazue-chan]

Hello I am here from your lovely little A03 fic. I may not be an artist, but I can give you some hopefully tasty little thought crumbs? May I propose Shigaraki trying sitting on the couch with Tokoyami on the floor between his legs ever so carefully grooming his feathers, pinkies raised like a proper gentleman. (Trying to copy something he's seen Dabi do with Hawks wings + several youtube tutorials) Several accidental or purposeful avian mating instincts like providing food (can come from either side, ends up with little treat presents. Perhaps one is even a terrible cook -but still tries- to add some contrast) Birds like shinys. If Shigaraki wear shiny... Tokoyami like? (This is Shigaraki's though process to maybe start wearing jewelry) Including Dark Shadow in video games as well <3 I also just personally like to think of Tokoyami as at least little ace-spec so he is clueless to at least half of Shigaraki's intended advances. And someone is going to have to smack him and be like 'You do realize Shigaraki is trying to court you right?' (or have a very slow realization kind of burn idk). I don't know if this helps at all or not, but if you like it I can try to think of a few more? Tokoyami is my favorite character and I eat any and all fics where he gets found-familyed with Hawks. Your story scratched that little itch and made me very happy :)

OMG HI ANON <333333

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I was genuinely just wondering what to write as one shots for my account! You've given me great bread crumbs!!

They are ABSOLUTELY PERFECT for me to chew on while I write my next fic!!

Gimme more pls 🙏

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[waxingrunes]

Hi! Could you possibly give a tutorial on how you add images to your a03? I cannot figure it out. thankyou!!

Hello, my method is not The Method you should use. I am lazy and chose the first option that worked, which ended up being a seedy website with awful ads and if you click on my images, it transports you to said website with awful ads.

But if you’re struggling, I use imgbox. Upload your images, do the filters etc, make sure to select the option that says 800 x RESIZED, not the other one because it’ll shrink your work. From there copy the HTML code into the body of your work on Ao3. There are two options under the codes, “Thumbnail and Full Size”; thumbnail will give you lower quality versions of your images and full size will upload higher.

[leverage-secret-santa-exchange]

Hey i noticed in the faq it says I need to post my gift to a03 but I plan on doing a gifset which isn't very condusive for that site and it's better to post on Tumblr, do I need to post there or do u have any advice for posting a gifset to a03?

Hello! Yes we do have a requirement that all gifts are posted to ao3 to keep them anonymous for the anonymous period. You can absolutely post to tumblr after that time.

Here is a great tutorial on how to add gifs to ao3 works and it has some suggestions for hosting as well. Though you can also always make a private tumblr post.

If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out here or on discord!

[secret-third-thing]

The Syren - 5,922 words - Rated E - CW: Smut

Gwyn Berdara is more than just the bartender at The Syren, she's the heart and soul of the place. She rebuilt the old pub from the ground up, turning it into a cocktail bar, and is fully committed to its success. She's always drawn the line at flirting with her customers, but when a patron begins quizzing her cocktail recipes, Gwyn finds herself willing to bend her rules.

This story is written from the ACOTAR Writing Circle. It will be continued by a different writer on 2 July and finished by a third on 23 July. Both parts will be added to this same work on AO3, or you can find the continued works through the Masterlist on @azrielshadowssing's page.

Part 1 by @headcanonheadcase | Part 2 under the cut | A03

Gwyn and Azriel texted back and forth that week and the weeks after. It had started innocently enough, with Azriel asking her the ingredients to the Adonis (again). Gwyn had carefully explained, knowing full well he could find out himself with a quick search on the internet. Occasionally, when he would ask for something a bit more complicated, she would send him video tutorials that she "threw together quickly." Gwyn would never admit that she had bribed Nesta with an extra day off if she'd help her film and edit those videos.

Though sometimes, the texts would straddle the line between safe and sexy, which Gwyn didn't mind in the slightest if she were being honest. And Gwyn especially didn't mind right now, as she lay curled up in her bed, her phone the only light source in her room. Azriel started typing. 

Bronco: What's the difference between a sidecar and between the sheets? 

Gwyn chuckled to herself and typed out a response: "Is this a setup to a bad pickup line?"

Bronco: The drinks, Syren. 

Gwyn sent him a laughing emoji and: Between the Sheets uses rum. Sidecar is cognac. She bit her lip and then typed out. I can give you a taste next time you come.

Azriel started typing. Then stopped. Then started again. Gwyn put her phone down while she waited and let her hand drift down her thighs until she reached the hem of her underwear and hesitated. She hadn't meant for this situation to go this far, hadn't meant to talk this much or think about him as often as she did. Gwyn had expected him to hit her up occasionally for a hookup, not text her nearly every day.

She slipped her hand underneath the cotton and gently rubbed her clit in little circles. Ever since they had fucked in her car, she had been thinking about him. The way he filled and stretched her and - Her phone vibrated again. 

Bronco: Of you too, I hope. 

Gwyn groaned and did her best to type with one hand.

The Syren: Oh? And that's all? 

Azriel started typing again. God, he took forever.

Gwyn set her phone down, peeled her underwear and nightshirt off, and tossed them to a far corner of her room. Spreading her legs, she savored the feeling of the cool night air against her skin. Starting at her breasts, Gwyn slowly ran her hands down her body, grazing gently over the curves of her breasts, around her nipples, and down the flat planes of her stomach until she reached her inner thighs. 

She sighed, her fingers ghosting over her skin, wondering if Azriel would dare be this gentle. If, given the time, he would have savored her like this. She reached back to her breasts and squeezed them, running her thumbs over her nipples like he had that night in her Bronco. Teasing her until he had taken her breast out, and - she groaned. Imagining that tongue wrapping around her, sucking and pulling her nipple until it was hard and swollen. 

Gywn reached down to her pussy, lightly alternating, circling her entrance and her clit. The feeling of it gives way to a spasm of pleasure. She dipped her finger in, relishing how warm and wet she was. She imagined Azriel at the foot of her bed, breaths tickling her inner thigh as he circled her clit with his tongue. 

With her other hand, she reached for the vibrator and turned it on, using the lowest setting to continue teasing herself while she went back to playing with her breasts. Azriel would lick her first, his middle finger slowly inching in as he sucked on her clit. Then, when she was too busy groaning, he would slip in a second or third, almost too much,  and pull an orgasm from her before rubbing that massive cock of his against her, coating himself. Gwyn rubbed the shaft of the vibrator against herself in the same way, taking care to nudge against her clit to send jolts of pleasure to her lower stomach. 

Then when he was ready, Azriel would use his hand to guide his cock into her, pushing in gently, stretching her so much. She thought of how he had filled her perfectly when she had sunk down onto him that night. She pinched her nipple one more time before she brought her hand down to rub her clit. Carefully she pushed the vibrator in and out of her, coaxing herself to take more and more until the toy was buried to the hilt. Gwyn groaned at the familiar fullness. 

She rubbed her clit more furiously now as she moved the vibrator in and out of her. The sloppy wet sounds urged her to move faster, to try and match the pace from that night. She remembered how it felt to ride Azriel, the eroticism at seeing his length disappear into her as she sank down on him. At this, Gwyn set the vibrations higher and rubbed that spot inside her with every thrust of the toy, meeting it with her hips as she pushed herself higher and higher until…

Gwyn’s vision turned white as she felt herself spasm around the vibrator, her pussy gripping the toy so harshly that it almost hurt. Her back arched, and her toes curled as she rode that high, crying out into the dark of her room. She thought of Azriel then, too, groaning into her ear as he came inside her. 

She almost missed her phone buzzing as she came down from that high. She reached out to her side and patted the mattress until her hand caught the edge of the phone. She brought it to her face and squinted at the bright light. 

Bronco: We'll see. 

"Fuck!" Gwyn groaned into the darkness, all smiles and flushed cheeks. Fine, he wants to play coy, she thought; we can play coy. So with her head still filled with the vision of his amber eyes, she drifted to sleep.

Azriel had been strangely silent the rest of the week. Gwyn hated to admit it, but she checked her phone far too often, knowing full well that she had selected a unique text tone for if he messaged her. He was allowed to have a life outside of this, whatever this was, so Gwyn set to focusing on The Syren. Many new customers had come in late anyway, and every night was busier and busier. Not that she would complain.

Today she had decided to come in early with Emerie and Nesta to prepare for the weekend rush. An hour before opening, she had started prepping the lemons and other garnishes to make her night easier, oblivious to her friends creeping up on her from behind. 

"Earth to Gwyn. Anyone home?" Emerie waved her hand in front of the redhead. Nesta shook her head with a chuckle as she took out the container for the lemon slices and handed them to Gywn. 

"Oh, sorry," Gwyn said, punctuated with a laugh. She put the knife down and wiped her hands on a towel. "I've got a lot on my mind." 

Nesta held her hands out. "A lot?" She moved her hands farther away from one another. "Or A lot?"

"Oh, shut up!" Gwyn said, giving her a withering stare and scooping the slices into a bin. "Don't you have work to do?"  

 Emerie cackled at this. "She does, or do you have another video you want to send?" 

"Ruthless!" Gwyn said, a smile tugging at her mouth. "Seriously though, do you mind giving the tables one more wipe down?" Nesta gave a thumbs up and started polishing the wood. Gwyn knew she could be meticulous; that's what made The Syren so damn good. If the influx of customers stayed around, she'd have enough to make some of those quality-of-life improvements she'd wanted. 

When Emerie opened the bar, it was quick to fill up. Gaggles of college-aged girls and their friends stumbled in alongside The Syren's regulars. This evening was busier than most, giving Gwyn little time to think about anything other than churning out order after order. Gin and Tonics, Godfathers, Whiskey Neat. Vodka shots. At the very least, the rhythm was comforting and kept her hands busy. 

She felt the pocket of her jeans buzz and sent her hand flying to her pants pocket. She pulled out her phone and rolled her eyes when she saw it was Emerie, who gave her a knowing smile from across the room.

Emerie: Look who just arrived. 

Gwyn heard the boom of Cassian's voice first, boisterous enough to carry over the persistent hum of the bar's patrons. As usual, he was making his way to Nesta's side with a party of newcomers trailing behind him. Gwyn scanned the group until she locked eyes with Azriel, who, after whispering something in Cassian's ear, wandered to the bar, a smile teasing the corner of his mouth. 

Gywn took an order from another guest and set out to make their drink as Azriel settled into his seat. She poured the drink and handed it to the customer on her left, then she turned to face her favorite customer, a smile lighting up her face. She wondered if he noticed the teal of her lacy bra peaking out from under her tanktop, that she had worn her nice jeans… or that her hair was pulled back to highlight her clavicles just so. 

"What's it going to be this time?" she said, leaning forward on the bar, giving him an eyeful of her cleavage again. She smirked when she caught his eyes dart down momentarily before meeting her gaze. "Sidecar or …?" She prompted. 

"Between the sheets," he replied in his smooth, silky voice. Gwyn hummed thoughtfully and started pulling the bottles of rum and cognac from the shelf. She gathered her supplies and returned to him.

"Care for a demonstration?" she said as she grabbed an orange for a garnish. 

"If you're offering," he said with a playful lilt. Gwyn started preparing the drink and looked back to where Cassian's hearty laugh danced across the room. Nesta was spending her break leaning into the man's arms, chatting amicably with the others at the table. 

"Who did Cassian bring this time? Haven't seen them around before." Gwyn said, pouring the drink into a cocktail shaker and beginning to mix the beverage. 

"Just some old friends," he said with a shrug. Something about how he said that seemed…off, but Gwyn didn't comment. She simply nodded and poured the drink into a coupe glass. 

"Enjoy. I'll see you on my break if you'd like to taste something else," she said cocking her brow. "Same place, same time." 

Azriel nodded and took a drink, swiping his tongue over his lips. "Delicious" 

Then, the blond sitting at Cassian's booth walked over, long blond hair tossed effortlessly over her shoulder. Gwyn had to admit that she was gorgeous and walked like she knew it, earning appreciative stares from the patrons around her. Standing at the counter next to Azriel, she propped her elbow on it. 

"What are you drinking?" she asked him. Before he could say, she plucked the drink, took a sip, and grinned. "Oooh, that's super good," she said, placing Azriel's glass in front of him. He looked like he was about to say something, mouth open, but thought better of it. He took another sip of his drink. 

"Can I help you?" Gwyn said, feeling her stomach churn a bit. Who the hell is this?

"I'd love a Long Island ice tea," the blonde said with a wink to Gwyn. 

Gwyn gave her thin-lipped smile. "Sure thing. Do you want me to start a tab?" 

"No, no, Cass is paying for me today," she said with a giggle gesturing back to the booth where the rest of Azriel's friends were enjoying themselves. Gwyn's eyes darted to Azriel, but he avoided her gaze, cheeks tinted pink.

Gwyn hummed and started with the woman's drink. The woman started chatting again. 

"Why don't you come sit with the rest of us?" She lightly tapped his shoulder. "We're bored watching you from across the bar. Besides, you have to officially meet Nesta." Her voice took a sing-song quality when she mentioned Gwyn's friend. 

Azriel seemed to ponder this for a moment, his eyes darting from Gwyn back to his companion. "I.." he started, all the bravado from before dying on his tongue. 

Gwyn set the drink down in front of the woman without a word while this went on. Was she being petty? Probably. She didn't care. 

"Alright," Azriel finally said. He dragged himself away from the bar and carried the Long Island Ice tea with him as the blond woman waded back to the booth. Gwyn turned away, but not before catching him looking back at her. 

With a huff, Gwyn returned to that rhythm from before, taking orders, pouring drinks, and stuffing the cash tips into the jar she kept to share between employees. Occasionally, she'd glance up to see Azriel tucked into the booth, looking at the blond with the saddest pair of eyes. Ugh. Whatever, it was just a hookup. There would be others, Gwyn told herself. 

Thankfully her break came soon enough, and she placed her apron on a hook. She walked out to the parking lot and locked herself in her Bronco, waiting to see if Azriel would come to her.