#artes year of whump (plus fluff and comfort)

[artemiseamoon]

Preview: The thing about second chances

Marcus Pike x Gabrielle (ofc)

Words: 5,789

💫Summary: 💫

About: When love wasn’t enough, Gabrielle made the decision to end her relationship with Marcus Pike. Two years later, now settled into her new city and life, she crosses paths with Marcus again.

Warnings: relationship issues, pressure, difficult conversations about the future, a breakup.

✨Part of Arte’s Year of Whump (plus fluff and comfort) ✨ @yearofcreation2023 ✨ November entry ✨

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Gabrielle held it together until she reached one of his things. Pulling the grey t-shirt out of the pile, she ran the pads of her fingers over the soft cotton, before lifting it to her nose.

All at once, his comforting scent washed over her senses. Marcus's smell was grounding, warm with a touch of leather, yet fresh and clean.

Suddenly, standing took too much effort, leading Gabrielle to sit on the chair in the corner. With wet eyes, and clutching the shirt, she felt herself drifting off to memories. This living room was once inviting and comfortable, now it was full of boxes and stacks of things to be packed. All of them on a designated side of the room, labeled 'Gabi' or 'Marcus', just like the rest of the place.

Her eyes drifted to the space where the L-shaped couch used to be. Where they'd spend so many nights and weekends cuddled up binging their favorite shows. Where she'd fall asleep in his lap if they stayed up too late, and sometimes made love when passion was too high to take the short walk to the bedroom.

The buzzing of her phone pulled Gabrielle out of her of bittersweet memories. Blinking a few times, she reached over to the side table and checked her phone. It was a text from her brother, she replied with a quick response.

She made her way to the bedroom and lingered in the doorway, everything was mostly packed up now, minus the bed since she was still sleeping here until tomorrow. Memories of cuddling in bed, the mornings he’d walk in with breakfast on the tray and all the laughs and kisses they shared flooded her, making her smile while tearing at her heart even more.

Then one of their last memories in here, just a month before the breakup came barreling at her like a ton of bricks.

- Flashback-

After brushing her teeth, Gabrielle shut off the bathroom light and stepped into the bedroom. Marcus was sitting on the bed, shoulders tense, his brows together as worry filled his face.

“Sweetheart - “

“Marcus. I already feel like shit and don’t want to talk about this anymore.”

He waited for her to get in bed, then got in too, “I sprung it on you, I'm sorry. I just wanted you to think about it. Take your time.”

“You’re only making me feel more pressured, Marcus. I don't even know if I want to be married, I don't even know if I see that for myself.”

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[artemiseamoon-updates]

Artes year of whump

In progress all year, masterlist below.

I don’t know what Mays work will be year, whatever it is I’m going heavy on the comfort and fluff. Whumpril (separate from this but similar vibe) was fun and now I need some tooth rottin sweet stuff. :)

[pixelatedraindrops]

Hello everyone!! Today I grow a year older :3 (and I hate it lmao) FEEL FREE TO REPLY BIRTHDAY WISHES IF YOU WANT :3

So, over the time I've come back here, I've become pretty confident and proud of my once hidden passion about sick characters, sickfics and sick comfort/whump... 🌡️

And you all have been so supportive and sweet despite my weirdness so I thank you for that. You helped me feel more confident in my otherwise weird fixation <3 So, for my birthday I thought I'd try and make up a little drawing challenge for anyone who wants to give it a try... There are soo many talented artists on this site (and in this fandom)

So... It's your turn to target your faves now. You will see how fun it is and hopefully understand why I love doing it so much. 😈🌡️

(plus it's my birthday and I require some sustenance LMAO JKJK)

But yeah anyone can join in. This is just for fun though! You don't have to if you don't want to! I think its okay to ask for some food on my birthday though...right?? X'D So if you wanna do sth for my birthday...then... 👉👈 💦

CHALLENGE BELOW~

DRAW YOUR FAVE ON A SICK DAY CHALLENGE🌡️😷🥵🤧

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(Mmmmkay, I am lying to myself when I say this isn't mostly aimed at the RainCode community... X'D Can't help myself. But anyone can join regardless of the fandom!!)

So here's the challenge and the rules!! (featuring my two main lil targets ofc :3)

Regardless of who it is, put your fave through some sickness hell >:3c I'd love to see it! Make em' as miserable as you want!

destroy them 😈 jkjk XD

If you're in the RainCode community you can target anyone, but as you know, my main targets are Yuma and Makoto. If they're also your faves and who you decide to use, that will make me extra happy!

Some tips for anyone new to drawing a sick day scenario art. A few things that make it look convincing are the following:

Pajamas or Loungewear

Messy Bed Hair

Fever flushed face w sweat or at least a red nose

Tired Eye bags

Shivery body

Ice Pack or a Compress on the head

Thermometer sticking from their mouth

LOTS OF BLANKETS

Tissues or medicine surrounding them

Tea or Soup (or both)

Those are just to name some from the top of my head. If you'd like some pointers on how to make a character look ill, check out my Fever Coloring Guide. This is for digital artists but traditional artists can try it too!

You can add injury or angst to the scene but I'd like illness to be the main focus of it.

The scene can be anything you want to, it can be fluffy and wholesome (with a caretaker) it can be angsty, or it can be silly. Its all up to you! Do it for the sake of fluff! Caretaking scenes are the best for any kind of relationship >w<

Either way, have fun with it!! I look forward to see what people make if they decide to give it a try! It doesn't even have to be a full on picture! Doodles and sketches are fine too! Just show me something >w<

(feel free to tag me and say happy b-day and mention my challenge, I am proud to be known for this and would love for many to participate :3) I wanna see you take a go at it :3 Show me your style! :D

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(wow look at me misspelling the word writing on text when I did it fine with my own hands lol)

Now, I know not everyone can draw...

Well never fear! I accept writing as well! ✍️✍️✍️

(hi vivia lol sorry for giving you a cold, at least you have an excuse to read and do nothing now haha x3)

Sickfics are one of the biggest things I live for! Any little drabbles or full fics with more than one chapter are welcome! Again target who you want any fandom you want, but I'll def be super happy if you make a RainCode fic. And even happier if you target my faves as well, but again, anything will do! Just make a cute story about your fave being miserable and being tended to! Trust me, it's super fun!

You can add injury or angst to the scene but I'd like illness to be the main focus of it.

Feel free to post your writing here and tag me or mention my AO3!

If you need a start to your fic, look on my blog for illness prompts! Maybe it can help give you a good start or give some inspiration! (thats why I share 'em :3)

I look forward to anything you try to write!

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That's about all!! I hope you decide to participate! ✨

Good luck, have fun, and godspeed you future whumpers! 😈

(nah jk XD)

AGAIN THIS IS FOR FUN! NO PRRSSURE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO!

[rockyroadkylers]

Fic Masterpost

This is the masterpost for my RWRB fics! I have a pinned post like this on my other blog for my MCU fics, and I wanted one for my newer stuff, so here we go! I'm making it unrebloggable for easy editing purposes, but you're welcome to interact in other ways!

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It's Nice to Have a Friend

T | 59,180 words | 11 chapters | Complete Childhood Friends to Lovers | Epistolary | Hurt/Comfort | Fluff Posted Sept. 30 — Oct. 24, 2023

Two boys meet on a beach, build a sand castle, write letters, and fall in love.

After Everything, I Must Confess I Need You

T | 5,821 words | Complete Breaking Up & Making Up | Whump | Hurt/Comfort | Car Accidents | Happy Ending Posted Nov. 26, 2023

When Alex dares Henry to tell him to leave, Henry actually does. Neither of them could have predicted what happens next.

passing notes in secrecy (i was enchanted to meet you)

G | 10,288 words | Complete High School AU | Epistolary | Tooth-Rotting Fluff | Friends to Lovers Posted February 21, 2024

Five times Henry and Alex passed notes to communicate, plus one time they talked out loud.

You Wanting Me (Tonight Feels Impossible)

M | 5,458 words | Complete Jealousy | First Kiss | Miscommunications | Getting Together Posted Sept. 16, 2024

Alex devises a plan to make Henry jealous at the New Year's Eve party. Minor miscommunications occur.

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Upcoming WIPs

This Could Either Break My Heart Or Bring It Back To Life

Alternate Universe - Non-Famous | Emotional Hurt/Comfort | Friends to Lovers | Mutual Pining (writing stage)

Alex's date stands him up. Henry takes him out instead.

he's like a poem i wish i wrote (i think i'm in love)

Alternate Universe - College/University | FWB to Lovers | Prince Henry/Non-Famous Alex (writing stage)

Inspired by this art: Alex may be Henry's last Oxford boy... but he's the first one that matters.

i picked the petals, he loves me not

Canon Retelling | Hanahaki Disease | Whump | Angst | Hurt/Comfort (writing stage)

Alex contracts Hanahaki Disease after Henry rejects him at the Rio Olympics.

currently untitled WIP

Canon Retelling | Kid Fic | Hurt/Comfort | Family Feels | Fluff (writing stage)

How would canon be different if Alex was a single parent?

why'd you whisper in the dark (just to leave me in the night?)

Canon Divergence | A/B/O Dynamics | Whump | Hurt/Comfort (writing stage)

When Henry runs away from the lake house, Alex develops a nasty case of Rejection Sickness.

currently untitled WIP

Pre-Canon | A/B/O Dynamics | Whump | Hurt/Comfort | Family Feels (writing stage)

Henry running away from the lake house wasn't the first event in Alex's life that's given him Rejection Sickness. (this is a prequel to the previous fic)

[earthbovndmisfit]

11, 12, 19, 21, and 24!

Fandom/fanfic asks! - @icouldbemoreclever

11.- Most unique merch you have for a fandom? That would probably be my old Captain Commando figure from the MvsC series by Toy Biz. I don't know how "unique" it actually is, but I've seen it going on sale for waaayyy more than I paid for it brand new at the time, so it kinda looks like it's not too common. Plus, other than the games and the 2 volume manga, there's very few official merch of that franchise! :c

12.- Craziest thing you've ever done as part of a fandom? I've mentioned this one before, but I once attended to a Megumi Ogata (YYH's Kurama's seiyuu) concert in my country while wearing a Karasu (YYH) cosplay lol. I was also on the second row! Just about 2 meters away from her. It was quite the experience lol. It was also not that planned really! ((Story time ahead)) The concert was held inside an anime convention and which was also located in another city (around 4 hours from where I live). Said anime convention used to give free entrance to most cosplayers at the time. I went with my sister, a couple friends, and a bunch of guys we met during the trip and also met with an online friend I had at the time and her girlfriend. At the time, my sister and I were kinda broke bc we had just attended to that con the past November (this one of the concert was on February, just a couple months later), so we'd had many expenses already from then and also from buying bus tickets to get there this time, local transportation tickets (bus and subway), food, etc so any pennies we could save to buy merch would be great! I also used to cosplay every time we went to those cons, plus, I already had the Karasu cosplay ready since that was the first cosplay I ever made and I also still had my hair long by then since I was planning to cosplay as Kuronue at some point too (spoiler: The Kuronue cosplay never came to fruition :( ). I also had a hunch they would have Kurama merch on sale for that con due to Megumi Ogata's concert (YYH merch was difficult to find, and even more so Kurama's because it would be sold out before we even got there), and I was right because that's where I managed to snatch a Kurama Banpresto keychain I'd wanted for years! So it was a win/win all around with the moneys I saved from that free entrance lol

19.- Fanfic you read again and again? I don't have a specific one that comes to my mind tbh, partly bc I haven't read any fanfics in a good while and partly bc my memory is awful. I like plenty that I occasionally re-read every now and then tho! Most of them were written by HamonHugs because I really like the way they portrayed and stayed true to Jonathan and Speedwagon.

21.- Favorite fic trope? I'm a simple man who loves Friends to Lovers stuff (bonus for "Enemies to friends to lovers" which, coincidentally, pretty much fits Jonawagon lol). "Fix-it" fics where some of the characters with canon deaths survive the horrors (like the "Jonathan lives AU" stuff in Jojo for example). Romance stuff, fluff, stuff like Mutual Pining, a bit of Drama and Angst here and there (pretty sure the Hurt/Comfort thing fills this bill but idk?), bits of humor sprinkled here and there to give the story a wider range of emotions (thus making the sad and the fluff feel much more pronounced too). Some whump and violence can be good too depending on the story. AUs are also nice when done right. I like some of the "Modern AUs" I've seen for Jonawagon. Same with reincarnation stuff and so on. I suck at naming tropes tbh, so I totally missed stuff here.

24.- Funniest fandom-related story? Probably the story I mentioned earlier about the Megumi Ogata concert lol. Other than that I can't remember anything in particular, save for the times Reki Taki-sensei (one of Araki's former assistants for the manga and also part of DavidPro's art staff since Stardust Crusaders) drops some likes on some of the art I retweet or on some of the random Speedwagon posts I make on twitter. As a bit of a side note: He also sometimes likes some of my Jonawagon ship-ish posts too 😁

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Hello Steph!! Hope you're doing well because you DESERVE IT!!! ❤️ I was wondering, do you know some fics with sherlock and John endgame or established but that focus on the friendship between John and Greg? Or even sherlock and Greg, I just want some lestrade being their perfect best friend❤️

Hey Nonny!

Ah, good question! I would definitely have a look at my Papa Lestrade Fic List for some, though those are more fics where Lestrade is like a parental figure.

These fics have some good friendship in them:

LESTRADE FRIENDSHIP

See also:

Lestrade / The Yard Finds Out

Lestrade / The Yard Finds Out Pt 2

Papa Lestrade Fics

A Sofa with a View by nondeducible (G, 1,855 w., 1 Ch. || Domestic Fluff, Schmoop, Secret Relationship) – Lestrade loves football, John and Sherlock love each other.

In Which Lestrade Looks in on Sherlock and Observes by Aztecwarfareandcrumping (K+, 1,833 w., 1 Ch. || Lestrade POV, Friendship, Hurt Comfort, John Whump) – John's in hospital, which means Sherlock is, too. Lestrade takes it upon himself to look in on them.

The Video Footage by bitchinblackframedglasses (K, 1,894 w., 1 Ch. || Humour, Friendship, Fluff, ASiB Missing Scene) – What exactly DID Lestrade film Sherlock doing in A Scandal in Belgravia? Sherlock wants to know, and John tells him.

Sharing Sherlock by grannysknitting (K+, 2,236 w., 1 Ch. || Friendship, Angst, Jealous John) – John shares Sherlock with a new friend. Mycroft, Mrs Hudson and DI Lestrade disapprove. 

Surety by hudders (G, 2,477 w., 1 Ch. || Jealous Sherlock, Drunk John, Drunk Lestrade, Drinking, Alcohol) – Sherlock is pissed because it seems that four pints of larger, two shots of tequila and a glass of wine has resulted in Lestrade becoming a little bit too friendly with everyone. And by everyone, Sherlock really means John.

The Art Of Communication by StillWaters1 (T, 2,679 w., 1 Ch. || Friendship, Hurt/Comfort) – Lestrade was used to getting odd, non sequitur texts from Sherlock. But when "John went out for milk" was followed by a terse "two hours ago," Lestrade immediately understood three things: John was missing, Sherlock was quietly panicking, and this could all end very, very badly.

It Was All Right There In Front of Him (A Five Times Plus One Story) by bees_stories (T, 3,191 w., 1 Ch. || 5+1, Protective Idiots, Grooming, Bed Sharing, Lestrade POV) – DI Greg Lestrade is a good detective. But sometimes he doesn’t trust the evidence in front of him, until there’s a compelling reason to do so.

Listening By Ear by StillWaters1 (T, 3,384 w., 1 Ch. || Lestrade POV, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, John Whump) –  Lestrade figured that anyone who thought John Watson wasn't important, and that Sherlock hadn't changed since meeting him, had to be completely, bloody deaf. Because it was all right there, in every sound Sherlock made. For anyone attentive enough to listen.

This is my friend, John Watson by aaronisgay (T, 3,691 w., 5 Ch. || Established Relationship, Secret Relationship, Yard Finds Out) – Lestrade has known Sherlock for over three years, yet in that time barely learned anything about the man. Then one day, Sherlock walks onto the crime scene with a short army doctor in tow. As time goes on, Lestrade wonders why neither of them ever go on dates...could this mean something? Otherwise where Sherlock is married and the Yard doesn't even notice.

How Will I Know? by eragon19 (E, 4,895 w., 1 Ch. || Pining, Love Confessions, POV Sherlock, Fluff, Sherlock’s Imagination, Papa Lestrade, Masturbation) – Here was the problem: Sherlock Holmes was completely and irrevocably in love with John Watson, and he had absolutely no idea how to tell him.

Victim, Bait, Hero, Friend by KimberlyTheOwl (T, 7,887 w., 1 Ch. || Post-TGG Epilogue, Angst, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Introspection, Past Kidnapping / Torture / Implied Rape, Panic Attacks, Worried / Possessive Sherlock, Lestrade is a Good Friend) – Some insights into why John was perfectly willing to throw everything away for a chance to kill Moriarty at the pool. Trauma, ugliness, and finally healing. Some nice supporting work by Lestrade as well.

Out of the Woods by SilentAuror (E, 20,471 w., 1 Ch. || Post S4, Romance, Slow Burn, Flirting, Drunk Sex, Practical Jokes, POV Sherlock, Bottomlock, Possessive John, Pining Sherlock, Frustrated Wanking, Frottage, Hand Jobs, Blow Jobs, First Kiss/Time, Virgin Sherlock, Love Confessions, Soft Sherlock, Dancing, Bum Appreciation, Hanging out with the Yard) – Sherlock is fairly certain that John has taken to flirting with him of late, but can't be entirely certain of it. At least, not until a case takes them into a forest, along with Lestrade's team and something happens that will change everything about their lives...

Among the Secret Things by Kate_Lear (E, 26,073 w., 14 Ch. || Angst, Drama, Amnesia) – Sherlock would be the last person to describe himself as given to flights of fancy, but at the look on Lestrade’s face he could swear that something inside him curls up and dies. Part 1 of Among the Secret Things

"finally kiss the bloody idiot" by Salambo06 (E, 29,812 w., 13 Ch. || Mutual Pining, Fake Relationship, First Kiss / Time, Angst, Misunderstandings, Fantasies, POV John) – Inspired by a fic idea on tumblr : "John and Sherlock know the Yard has a pool going for when they’re finally going to get together. It’s been running forever, and it’s worth thousands of pounds. It’s all fun and games, hahaha, until they find out Lestrade is in dire financial straits (dog needs emergency surgery, he’s putting his kid through gymnastics training, I don’t know, something), and they decide to fake a relationship to win the pool for him. Sherlock figures out the day and way that Lestrade thinks it’s going to happen, and they act it out. It’s all for a good cause, fake relationship style, until it’s not." Part 1 of The Pool

Jack In The Box by Liketheriver (T, 30,785 w., 1 Ch. || Romance, Case Fic, H/C, Lestrade First POV) – John's been kidnapped, Mycroft has rules, and Lestrade has to do his best to keep up with Sherlock as they deal with a returning foe. Lestrade POV as he and Sherlock work to find John, even though that's the last thing John seems to want. Part 2 of Bedtime Universe

Corpus Hominis by mycapeisplaid (E, 47,709 w., 12 Ch. || PODFIC AVAILABLE || Case Fic, Fluff, Romance, Frottage, Angst, Anal, Blow Jobs, Rimming, Spas / Massages, Shampoo, Jealousy, Fake Relationship) - John knows the human body intimately. He’s had plenty of opportunity for study as a doctor, soldier, and lover. There’s one particular body, however, he knows very little about. When Sherlock launches himself head-first into a new obsession and they get sent on a case in an unlikely location, the pair discovers each other’s bodies with confusing yet delightful (and sometimes hilarious) results. 

Anchor Point by trickybonmot (E, 49,856 w., 80 Ch. || Truman Show AU || Psychological Drama, Suspense, Slow Burn, Dark Characters / Fic, Alternating First/Third Person, Protective John, Anxious/Worried Sherlock, Tender Moments, Love Confessions, Hand/Blow Jobs, Cuddling, Jealous John, First Kiss/Time) – The world tunes in nightly for Sherlock, the ultimate in reality TV: Sherlock Holmes, a real person with a legendary name, unknowingly lives out his life in a staged setting contrived by his brother. Things get complicated when a retired army doctor joins the show to play the part of Sherlock's closest friend. This fic borrows its concept from the 1998 film, the Truman Show. However, you don't need to have any knowledge of the movie to enjoy this story.

Hell Sent, Heaven Bound by ConsultingHound (M, 64,381 w, 16 Ch. || Angels / Demons AU ||  Fallen Angel Sherlock / Angel Cop John, Alternate First Meeting, Slow Burn, Case Fic, John & Lestrade are Friends Before Sherlock, BAMF John, Mind Palace John, Friends to Lovers, John in Denial, Sherlock Picks Out John’s Clothing, Clubbing / Dancing, Mildly Jealous John, Awkwardness, Kidnapping, Sherlock’s Mind Palace, Sacrifice, Worried / Anxious Sherlock, Angst with Happy Ending, Immortal to Mortal) – Ex-War healer and current angelic guard John Watson is not having the best day. He overslept, he’s underpaid, and now there’s someone tagging the Council’s building walls. However things may be about to get interesting: there’s an unusual stranger hanging around (the definition of tall, dark, and handsome), a literal underground cult is brewing, and rumblings are coming from hell. Can he keep his neighbourhood safe, how and why is he being connected to all this, and who the hell is Sherlock Holmes?

Performance In a Leading Role by Mad_Lori (E, 156,714 w., 21 Ch. || PODFIC AVAILABLE || Hollywood / Actor AU, Secret Relationship, Falling in Love, Slow Burn, Romance, Coming Out, Fluff and Angst, Pining) – Sherlock Holmes is an Oscar winner in the midst of a career slump. John Watson is an Everyman actor trapped in the rom-com ghetto. When they are cast as a gay couple in a new independent drama, will they surprise each other? Will their on-screen romance make its way into the real world? Part 1 of Performance in a Leading Role

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Feel free to add more, my friends!! These are just the ones from my bookmarks that I recall :)

[stark-tony]

anon asked for fics where peter is hurt in a spider-man related incident and i was an idiot and deleted it 

* = incomplete

Danger Pizza  by alice_in_ink

summary: The window was pushed open, and Iron Man’s head popped into his bedroom.  “Here’s where I’m confused—why lock the front door but leave the fire-escape-accessible windows unlocked?”  He clambered through said window.  “Seems like a safety hazard.” 

Peter eyed the metal suit as it straightened to a standing position.  “Did you break into my window to kill me?”

The face plate lifted, and Tony’s eyes quickly looked over the teen.  “Christ, kid.  It looks like you’re halfway there.”

...

A wild night on patrol leaves Peter with a broken back, and boy, does he want to be able to move without dying.  (So he calls Anthony Stark, obviously.)

pairings: none

tags: hurt/comfort, fluff

warnings: none

Bad decisions and the art of teaching AI’s to lie. by wolfypuppypiles

summary: He knew that, logically, he should tell Tony, because he’d been told off a million times for hiding injuries, because stab wounds were dangerous, because he was fifteen and shouldn’t deal with those things on his own.

But on the other hand, he healed so fast that it would probably be gone by morning, and he really didn’t feel like getting stitched up again. Plus, Tony would lose his mind over it.  

pairings: none

tags: hurt/comfort, angst, humor, fluff

warnings: none

Ohana by wolfypuppypiles

summary: Maybe if Peter had known what it was like to have a big family he would have known that being babied by the Avengers meant that they loved him. Maybe he wouldn't have thought he needed to prove he was strong. Maybe he would have asked for help when he needed it.

pairings: none

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: none

Super Kid, Super Hearing by whumphoarder

summary: Peter takes a hit while on a mission with the Avengers and dislocates his knee. Tony suffers for it in more ways than one.

pairings: none

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: none

blindness by iron_spider

summary: “Call—” He takes another hit and feels queasy, he’s freaking out, he can’t see. Pure darkness, he’s completely blind. He pulls himself backwards and he can still hear the guy breathing, his feet hitting the ground. “Call Mr. Stark, call him—” 

“Calling Tony Stark.”

Peter takes a hard kick to the stomach and now he really feels like he’s gonna throw up—he shoots a taser web, hears the guy yell out but then he’s getting kicked again and he can’t see, he can’t see, he has to get out of here—

“Peter?” Tony’s voice asks. “Peter, what’s up?”

“Help me!” Peter yells. “Help me, help, I can’t—this guy sprayed me with something and I can’t see, I can’t see—” He shoots the rapid fire webs and tries to scurry backwards.

“I’m coming,” Tony says. “I’m coming—I’ve got you, I’m close—”

pairings: none

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: none

topsy turvy by iron_spider

summary:  hey    omg that delivered    you’re right, Stark phones are far superior    or is it just this particular one you gave me 

  Tony stares at his phone as the messages come in, and he narrows his eyes. He shifts a little on the couch, glances at Pepper.

“What?” she asks, catching his eye. She looks down at his phone. “What did Peter do?”

“Do I have a Peter face?” Tony asks. “Peter in danger expression?”

“I don’t know,” Pepper says. “Is he in danger?”

Tony sighs. “I hope not, but I’m—I’m not optimistic.”

pairings: none

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: none

You're In My Veins (and I cannot get you out) by losingmymindtonight

summary: Peter and Tony get hit by an alien explosion that allows Peter to hear everything Tony is thinking about him. Fluff, whump, and sleepiness ensue.

pairings: none

tags: fluff, hurt/comfort

warnings: none

There's a hole in my head and my words are falling out by wolfypuppypiles

summary: Tony’s stomach clenched into a knot at the sudden cut off of Peters' voice because he hadn’t trailed off, no his word had been strangled before a groan and crash sounded from the other side of the door.

Steve jumped in fright at the crash and Tony’s stomach curled tighter at the heavy thump of something hitting the carpet. Something like Peter.

pairings:

tags: hurt/comfort, angst

warnings: none

For Want of a Dad (in need of a son) by  GhostInTheBAU

“So, have you given the camping trip any more thought?” Ned asks, and he groans internally at the change in subject.  

He'd much rather go back to talking about his non-existent love life, thanks.  

The trip is during spring break—a four day long trek out into the wilderness, camping and hiking and gathering who even knows what, learning all about nature and the great outdoors.

But the real kicker?  

It's an event specifically designed for fathers and their sons, which is something Peter doesn't have, and something he will never be.

Not again.

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Or:  Peter longs to have a deeper relationship with his mentor, a more meaningful connection; but he's managed to convince himself that the only reason Tony Stark spends any time with him at all is purely because of his enhancement.

Because of Spider-Man.

pairings: none

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: bullying

When we all fall asleep where do we go?*  by wolfypuppypiles

summary: His body lay there on the street, arm flung out to the side, palm streaked with blood. It seeped beneath him, soaking the sheet that someone had been decent enough to drape over him. 

Tony’s instincts told him to pull it away, that Peter couldn’t breathe with it on his face like that, but he knew it wasn’t true. Peter wasn’t breathing. Peter was dead.  

yeaaaaaah sorry. but if you know me you'll know how it ends

pairings: none

tags: angst, hurt/comfort, fluff

warnings: none

For Pete's Sake! by KitCat992

summary: Maybe he’d feel better if he closed his eyes, just for a second. It was too dark to see anything clearly anyway, and he’d be able to concentrate better without seeing how fast the ground was coming up to meet him. 

A rush of wind sent goosebumps across his skin before two strong hands gripped his shoulders tightly, keeping him upright and from nose-diving straight into the alleyway cement.

Peter snapped his eyes open, blinking a couple times to clear his vision. Everything was blurry. Was that…?

“...ice cream man!?”

pairings: pepperony

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: none

Dust and Blood by notapartytrick

summary: An alternate universe where Peter couldn't make it out of the warehouse on his own. 

AKA a way to vent my anger at Infinity War by torturing my baby boi even more :))))

pairings: none

tags: angst, hurt/comfort

warnings: bullying

how can the body die? (you tell me, everything) by madasthesea

summary: Tony felt panic creep up his spine. Something was occurring to him, slowly percolating in the back of his mind. 

“You said the stinger got you. Is Scorpion’s stinger venomous?”

“I don’t—” Peter cut off as he groaned, the muscles in his jaw tight. “I don’t know. He upgraded—he was faster. Bigger. I—I thought I could beat him.”

pairings: pepperony

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: none

to break in these bones by searchingforstars

summary: “We’re gonna go play baseball? I’m not exactly a great shot, and you might have to let me out of these first,” Peter rattles his wrists around in the metal chains and they clink together, echoing around the sparse room, “but sounds like fun.

“We’re not playing baseball.”

“Shame, because I passed a park on my way here and I’m pretty sure that there’s only been like, six murders there this year so that could have been a fun spot.”

“I’m going to enjoy this, you fucked up little kid.”

“Hey, I’m not a little-” Peter starts, but he’s cut off by all the air being knocked out of his lungs as he sees the bat raised in front of him.

--

or, Peter doesn't listen to Tony, pisses off someone dangerous and ends up on the wrong end of a baseball bat.

pairings: none

tags: angst, hurt/comfort

warnings: none

keep me afloat in this cold world by searchingforstars

summary: Peter’s just fighting to stay awake at this point, though he can’t really remember why he’s trying to stay awake? Is someone coming for him? That would be nice, he thinks.

He just wants Tony. He was on a mission, right? He thinks so. Why isn’t Tony here? 

Peter’s teeth are chattering as he tries to force words out. He can barely move his lips. “K-K’ren? Mister St’rk? Call Mister St’rk. Pl’se?”

No reply. The faint static continues. Cold surrounds him.

--

or, Sam and Bucky bring Peter back to the tower verging on hypothermic and Tony is an Upset Dad™ about it.

pairings: none

tags: hurt/comfort

warnings: none

[scribbles97]

Feelings

This was meant to be a fluff fic with Virgil to help cheer up @gumnut-logic but kind of went a different way as I was writing... oops! Not like I ever have any control over any of this!

Whump with a happy ending of course.

Unlike Scott and Gordon his preference for exercise was strength training over cardio. Lifting weights and on occasion younger brothers, much to their amusement. Not that it had always been that way, in high school his lap time had been one to rival Scott’s on the track.

School bullies and his love of art had shifted him away from the track though and found him spending more and more time in the weights room. Though, it was only in college that he had begun to take it seriously, any spare time devoted to working out when it seemed that music and art were no longer enough. 

From then on it had stuck with him. 

It was rare for music and art to not be enough, his brothers seemed to be able to pick up on his moods based on those two activities alone. Yet when he vanished down to the Island gym, it seemed that everyone knew to give him a wide berth. 

So engrossed on taking his anger and frustration out on the punchbag, he didn’t hear the door open. Nor did he expect the hand on his shoulder. 

It was instinct to spin, flinging his arm out as he did sending the person stumbling up into the mats. 

Eyes widening he froze where he stood.

“Shit! Dad! I’m sorry, I didn’t--”

His father was smiling though as he pushed himself up on one elbow, “It’s fine, I’m fine son.”

Reaching out, Virgil hauled him upright in one easy movement, “Sorry, my mind was elsewhere.”

His father raised a knowing eyebrow, “Still out on that rig by any chance?”

Shoulders tensed at the reminder, the flame of anger relighting at the thought of how the whole thing could have been prevented, if only corporate greed hadn’t gotten in the way.

He turned back to the punch bag, eyes blurring as he caught it on its swing towards him. Setting it still he took up position, only pausing to wipe his nose on his arm. He didn’t flinch at the touch of his father’s hand on his wrist, instead glaring slightly at him.

“If they had followed protocol--” His voice cracked, cutting him off before he could finish.

“I know son,” His father nodded again, “But none of that is your fault.”

That much he knew. The anger wasn’t directed at himself. It was one of the few times that he could pinpoint where fault lay, who was responsible for the lives lost that day. It was only that kind of anger that could get him quite so wound up. 

“How can money be worth more than four lives?” He grunted, shrugging his father off as he swung for the beg, “How can obvious repairs be deemed unnecessary? How can people. Just. Not. Care.”

He was aware of how his father was watching him, eyebrows furrowed in the same way that Scott’d did, arms folded, and eyes shadowed with concern. Still, he kept going. He had to keep going until he burned himself out. Otherwise the anger would just be directed elsewhere. 

“You realise we can do something about it?” His father prompted, head tilting slightly, “Prompt an investigation.”

He didn’t have time to nod, but he knew it was what always happened. Someone somewhere in Tracy Industries would make a case for them and follow through until the corporate in question was shut down or taken over. He’d seen Penny do it a few times, other times he’d seen Scott overseeing transitions of power. 

It didn’t bring people back from the dead though. 

He threw one final punch at the bag, the sound of skin on leather cracking through the room.

Breathless and drained, he caught the bag and rested his head against the worn material. Closing his eyes he shook his head, trying to ignore the new dampness on his cheeks.

“Doesn’t change what happened.” He uttered under his breath, “Their greed will never make them feel what those four families are feeling tonight. What we’ve all felt.” 

His legs buckled beneath him and he knew he had to catch himself before his father tried to. Dad was home, but he still wasn’t as strong as he once had been. 

Sinking down to the floor, he accepted the comfort of the arm around his shoulders, leant into the assurance of the only person that dared to be around him whilst the anger blazed. 

“It hurts,” Jeff agreed quietly, “Knowing that they’ll never understand what their actions have done to so many. That was why I had to break away from the Hood. No words, art, or music could ever make people like that understand son. No matter how much we wished it did.” 

That was why he was there. His father knew. His father understood what it was like to be able to make people feel so much through the means of art and music, and the frustration when even those means couldn’t reach out to someone.

His arm squeezed his shoulders tight as he continued, “There is only one thing that can possibly make them feel what the rest of us feel is their money or their power.”

The clearing of his throat as he straightened slightly against Virgil made the younger man look up to his father. 

“And if that’s the only way to make them understand, then what’s stopping us from making them feel?”

Virgil felt his eyes widen and his jaw drop slightly. His father’s eyes creased as he chuckled softly, 

“What?”

He stumbled over his words, shifting to sit straight as he wiped the remaining dampness from his cheeks, 

“Scott never let me do that. He always said that losing their business’ would be enough.”

Leaning back on his arms, Jeff sighed and shook his head. There was a vast difference between Scott and Virgil. Both had hearts of gold, but both felt things in different ways. Neither would ever do anything illegal, at least he hoped, but both would seek for the most just thing to be done. 

Scott’s view on what was just was wildly different to Virgil’s.

“Who ever said that we had to do anything?” He smiled, “You know, over the years Parker has taught me a trick or two.” 

Virgil was frowning at him as he undid the wraps from his hands, eyes still red from crying. There was caution there, an uncertainty of who to go against, his father or his big brother. 

“Don’t worry son, you leave it to me and I’ll see things right. I’m sure Eos would appreciate a little challenge.”

There was a slow, cautious smile that won out against his son’s frown and Jeff had to grin. You didn’t get to the top of a business without playing dirty once in a while. Plus, if he meant keeping his son’s sane, it would so be worth it. 

Standing he went to the freezer in the corner of the room, knowing from experience what was needed after a heavy session at the punch bag. 

Virgil caught the ice bag easily, smiling a little more naturally as he rested it over his knuckles. 

“Thanks, Dad.”

Slinging his arm back over his son’s shoulders, Jeff smiled, “Anything to make things a little more right son. Now, what about some beers and a steak dinner?”

He had to laugh at the groan of appreciation as Virgil nodded. 

“Right you are then. Off for a shower with you, and I’ll meet you down in the kitchen.”

Watching him go, Jeff shook his head. Yet another thing he hadn’t been able to fix for eight years. If he could make just one thing right now he was back, it had to be better than nothing.

[echo-bleu]

5, 17, 22

Thank you! I’m so late answering these, I reblog some ask memes and then I didn’t have the spoons to answer the asks I got *eyeroll*. Anyway, here goes.

5. Top five formative books?

- Harry Potter, if only because I was obsessed with it for years and that’s where I first wrote fanfics.

- Le Pacte des Marchombres (Pierre Bottero). I don’t think that was ever translated into English, but it was my favorite book for a long time. It taught me a lot about storytelling, poetry, worldbuilding and more.

- The Lord of the Rings, because reasons. Plus, amazing conlangs, and a lot of great art that shapes my imaginary worlds.

- The Count of Monte-Christo (Alexandre Dumas). It was one of the first “adult” books I read that weren’t for school, and it shook me.

- Basically any Discworld book, but especially Night Watch and the Tiffany series. How to weave worldbuilding and political commentary, plus, well, the political commentary itself. And incredible characters.

17. What things (scenes/topics/character types) are you most comfortable writing?

Angst and whump, all the way. Hurt/Comfort is my happy place, I think. These just come much easier to me than happy fluff or basically anything else, and for a truly angsty fic, I can chuck out several thousand words in one go. But what I actually like the most is the comfort/recovery part, even if it doesn’t come as easily.

In terms of characters, it’s a delight for me to write autistic characters, because I don’t have to spend half my time thinking “what would an allistic person do in this situation” and having to relate it to things I’ve seen other people do. I can just close my eyes and feel. But I also enjoy the challenge of writing other perspectives, especially characters with different disabilities. I try not to tell stories that aren’t mine to tell, but the border isn’t always easy to find.

22. Tell us about the books (fics) on your “to write” list

There are so many! I have 3 RNM WIPs currently being posted (our hands clasped so tight, Power Through and Complicated Truths), two The Gifted WIPs (but they’re on hiatus at this point, even though I still hope to get back to them) and a whole bunch of Leverage fics I haven’t touched in a while.

Fics that I haven’t started posting yet:

- the sequel to setting fire to our insides. It’s started, but I’ve put it on the backburner for a bit because of RL events that made it hit too close to home. I will write it, though.

- a s2 fix-it slash soulmate AU that doesn’t have a title yet (Malex, no love triangle). I won’t start posting it until the end of the season, but it’s coming along nicely.

- a Leverage fusion that will probably be my Big Bang fic.

- a sequel to my Musketeers fusion (RNM Musketeers AU) where they finally take down Jesse Manes.

- maybe, at some point, a Malex AU where Michael is a painter and Alex a model with body image issues since the accident that took his leg.

- I still have a bunch of prompts to fill, so those too.

[losingmymindtonight]

Hey do you have any fic recs? I'm can't find anything to read lately

Here are some of my favorite recent fics (or old fics that I’ve recently discovered)! I definitely missed a lot, but it’s a start!

turn back the clock (and I’ll try again in the morning) by madastheseaWIP. I’ve almost been late to class TWICE now because I’ve woken up to an update to this fic and it’s just… more important that British Lit, y’know? Peter gets stuck in a time loop, and tries to get out of it. I won’t tell you anything else because I refuse to rob you of the joy of finding it out yourself. Plus there’s art by the-reverse-mermaid and Starlight-sparks throughout the whole story!

you had to pick on me by parkrstarkYou know I had to rec my girl. I had the pleasure of hearing about the fic as it was being written, and it came out even more heartbreaking than I imagined. It’s a fic told through parallels: juxtaposing Peter’s history with bullying alongside Tony’s history with Howard’s abuse. Super clever, as always, and it really fucked me up, so you should definitely read it and let it destroy you, too.

too bad (but it’s the life you lead) by jessicagoddamnjonesThis fic is just fun. I stumbled across it while browsing the Tony & Peter tag, and it’s got that fun, mystery vibe that can be hard to fully capture in fanfic sometimes. Am I reading detective fiction or fanfic? I don’t know. Peter wakes up in an alley, covered in blood, with no memory of how he got there or who’s blood might be all over his hands (literally!). He goes to Tony, and they try to figure it out.

going down by jaybaybayWIP. I’m not gonna lie, y’all, I check my email every single day for an update to this fic. I’ve reread the existing chapters, like, seven times. I would whore for this fic, and I mean it. Tony and Peter find out that Hydra has hijacked their plane, so they crash it and end up stranded in the woods, injured and lacking some pretty major survival necessities. Listen, it’s glorious. Trust me.

the stars the moon they have all been blown out (you left me in the dark) by madastheseaI meant to read this fic months ago and just… forgot to? I ended up reading it yesterday and fell in love (as I always do with anything madasthesea conceives). Tony gets hit in the face with some mysterious powder, and start to go blind. F.R.I.D.A.Y. calls in Peter to help, and things spiral from there. This thing is so full of hurt/comfort that I had to check it wasn’t my birthday already. Do yourself a favor and read it if you haven’t already.

it all comes back to this by hopeless_hopeListen, I’ll own up to my If I Stay habit, alright? I ain’t ashamed. The coma trope is some good shit. Hope kicks ass with this, too, and it’s even more impressive when you remember she wrote it all in one go. Peter and May are in a car crash, which results in May’s death and Peter getting stuck in a coma. The catch? Peter’s following his body around like a ghost. All aboard the angst train!

the good kid series by springtime22I discovered this series when it started back in January, and I really think I haven’t given it enough love. It’s real and heart-wrenching and everything I deserve. May struggles to cope with Peter being Spider-Man once she finds out, and leaves him with Tony. Tony struggles with being a parent, and Peter struggles with his feelings of abandonment. Misadventures ensure.

Kids That I Once Knew by CamelotQueenOne of my favorite Snap reversal stories. It’s got just the right amount of angst to make the eventual comfort sweet on my tongue. Tony and the gang go to Titan to confront Thanos and reverse the events of Infinity War, and get stuck in illusions that their loved ones are back. Tony has to make some hard choices when he figures out what’s happening. 

5 Times Peter Passed Out In Front of Tony + 1 Time He Passed Out Alone by wordscorruptWIP. I’ve been following this story for a hot minute, and I love it. It’s got some peak sleepy Peter and concerned Tony, which is everything that makes my heart sing. A series of scenarios in which Peter passes out while Tony’s around, ranging from soft whump to the sweet fluff that gets me all warm and fuzzy inside.

A Nightmare to Remember by blackwatchandromedaI vividly remember my excitement when I stumbled across this fic. We all know I have a thing for sleepy Peter, and this one delivered that plus whump. Peter gets branded by the mark of Nightmare, an ancient demon that feeds off the psychic energy that comes from nightmares. When Peter falls asleep, and won’t wake up, Tony has to go into Peter’s head to save him.

the My father’s son series by SparrowFlight246This is one of my most precious fanfic finds this year. It’s just so good. I get Tony and Peter whump, plus endless amounts of gushy, in-character feelings. Peter gets injured on a mission, and desperately needs a blood transfusion. Luckily, Tony’s a match. When they double check the blood, just to be sure, they realize that the DNA matches, too. And that’s how Tony finds out that Peter’s his kid. After that… things happen. Just read it, you’ll see.

[artemiseamoon]

Is this how it ends?

A part of my year is whump challenge

Dark! Pope, TF guys, Rhea (oc) | Frankie x Rhea | dark fic!

Read directly on A03 ⬅️

More triple frontier

Warnings: drinking to forget, depression, an almost a sex scene, a missing person, breakups, kidnapping, held hostage, language, physical aggression, underground criminal activity mentioned, some stalking & scare tactics, possessiveness, power & sex dynamics, having to make hard decisions, (later) seduction used as a way out, some dubious content, dark Santi is not pleasant. This falls under dark fic territory!

Chapters

* use the A03 link above, or here, to read in full

One: the missing half | tumblr preview

Two: I miss you | tumblr preview

Three: something haunted | tumblr preview

Four: it’s good to see you | tumblr preview

Five: my rules | tumblr preview

Six: Playing the game | tumblr preview

Seven: tba | tumblr preview - eta tba

Eight: tba

Nine: tba

Previews: x, x

* Rhea - the closest I could find (to how I image her) is the actress used in the Moodboards. So these pics are reference for Rhea physically. :)

Moodboards | more Moodboards

Rheas camera roll pt 1

[meganmazing]

An All Phlint Rec List!

One guess which pairing I fell head-first into this time...

Need more time? No problem, I’ll give you a hint. It involves SHEILD’s #1 eye in the sky and his long-suffering, slightly anal-retentive handler. The purple Avenger and the dead-not-dead agent. You know them, and if you don’t already love them, these fics will fix that for you. Sorry in advance for how long this is, but there are so many fics and I have too many feelings.

Some of them even feature Pizza Dog, because we are a blessed fandom.

Most of these are rated Explicit, but not all! I even mention a G-rated fic, and I’m proud of me for branching out my recs. I don’t read non-con/dub-con, and I’m not usually into ABO stuff, so you won’t find any of that here, if it’s a concern. Just in case, read the tags! I also don’t read unhappy endings, becasue I’m not about that life.  

Click the bold titles (sometimes the little lines indicating a link aren’t there, but the link still is) and don’t forget to leave kudos/comments on the ones you love, to spread that love to the authors! And as always, there will always be more fics that I love/bookmark/scream about in my bookmarks page on my ao3 account: megamazing

College AU

Launch Your Assault by foxxcub  Words: 30k  Rating: E

Phil Coulson was more than halfway through his six year plan, and everything was chugging along nicely.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t foreseen a cocky junior Art major waltzing into his life, or his floor.

So this is within the same universe as Bulletproof, a stony College AU fic, but I never read that one. Phlint College AU’s I love, but not so much with stony? I have weirdly subjective preferences when it comes to fics.

However, I will rec this one with my dying breath. It is Phil’s POV, and I have such a soft spot for college age Phil now, thanks to this story. As a college student myself, I felt that everything was really realistic and I believed everything. More than that, I want to give both the boys a hug. They need it after this. 

Also, as you’ll see later on in this list, I love the “fuck buddies” trope with hidden feelings that are so not hidden it’s embarrassing. And heartbreaking. As much as I want to hug Phil, I also think he needs a swift kick or seven.  

Safety Not Guaranteed by foxxcub  words: 4k+ (nearly 5k) Rating: M

Phil was informed of the Sigma Iota tradition of White Elephant two weeks before Christmas break. He’d heard of other chapters on campus having holiday parties and had figured the SI’s did the same.

But he was quickly learning the SI’s didn’t do things quite like other fraternities.

Short, sweet, and funny. Of course this would happen to them, within a group of people where blatant, verbal communication is a practically a foreign notion. I laughed, I sympathetically cringed, and there are sexytimes, too. What’s not to love here, really? (Wade has a great cameo, too, so of course this was going on the list)

I'll Learn To Dance If You Promise Not To Laugh by torakowalski  words: 10k+ rating: E

A College AU in which there are long distance relationships, misunderstandings, and no one actually spends any time in college.

The insecurity in this fic kills me in the best way. Clint puts on an act sometimes, acting stronger and suaver than maybe he feels. When your bf is older and cooler and smarter and too good for you, what else can you do? Naturally, that strategy works great until it doesn’t. 

Thor, Darcy, and Jane are wonderful and I just want more of them! I would never have pictured them as Phil’s roommates, but it works so well and watching Clint interact with them is great. 

Everyone deserves a hug: Clint for being a sweet idiot, Phil for being a well-meaning moron, and the roommate squad for putting up with their shit and making it fun.  

(more torakowalski fics in the final section, because I’m in love with their work and need to throw more at you)

Other AU

Kindergarten ‘verse by soniclipstick (veriscence)  total words: 38k+ Respective ratings: E, G, and E

Kindergarten teacher Clint Barton has never been in a healthy stable relationship in his life. Hell, mostly he doesn't bother leaving his house unless his best friend drags him out for 'socialising'. He's happy with his life as a hermit; he has a dog, and fifteen sticky tiny humans to teach core skills to. That's more than enough commitment for him

But that's all about to change when the new school year brings along with it some major surprises, such as Phil Coulson, the widowed father of one of his students and owner of the bluest eyes Clint's ever seen.

(summary from the first fic in the series)

I am rec’ing the whole series here, because I want to curl up and live in the world the author created. It has everyone you could think of wanting to see from both general Marvel canon and also Agents of SHIELD. Look, as I’m writing this, I want to go back and re-read the first fic. As the author states in the tags, it’s totally Fraction’s Hawkeye, aka my favorite and the best (soz MCU Clint, you’re cool too, sometimes).

This could have been so stupid. It’s a kindergarten teacher AU, it very easily could have been something I read two paragraphs of and clicked away. But it isn’t. When the author says fluff and angst, they mean it. It hurt my heart and made me giddy by turns. Also, sexytimes. But the feelings! I connected so much with Clint in this, and felt so much for Phil, and the payoff feels so earned by the time it happens.

The supporting cast is phenomenal, and it may be my favorite of this whole list, which is saying a lot because I love them all. Even the smaller cameos were hilarious and made me smile.

EVEN IF YOU READ NO OTHER FIC ON THIS LIST, READ THIS SERIES.

Pre-Avengers (mostly)

Slow and Soft by onthewaters  Words: 23k Rating: E 

When Coulson adds Barton to his team, he expects smartassery. Except there isn't any...

This is it. This is the story I was looking for and craving without even knowing it. That may make zero sense, but I don’t know how else to put it. The writing and the storytelling here are on another level, and I mean that in the best possible way. It shows them getting together - including the beginning of the incredible friendship between the trio (Nat, Clint, and Phil) and Nat and Clint's bond - as well as the most believable/subtle pinning I’ve read in awhile. 

Phil's characterization is the best in this one. It’s his POV, and his personality just shines. This is one of the ones I really treasure, and I won’t apologize for how extra I am about it. 

Operation Snapdragon by Laura Kaye (laurakaye) words: 10k+ rating: E

They’d decided to call it Operation Snapdragon, Jasper had explained, because snapdragons meant “deception” in the language of flowers.

It would be more accurate to call it Operation Rip Out Phil's Heart And Grind It Beneath The Feet Of Mobsters, but apparently there wasn't a flower for that.

The humor is on point, and I am a sucker for pining!Phil and sarcasm. It’s a fake marriage fic, where they’re undercover as a couple. Tell me that doesn’t sound perfect for these two. BUT WAIT, there’s more: they’re already a thing before the fake marriage mission, and Phil has been feeling insecure in the relationship! Voicing concerns in a healthy manner is out of the question, naturally. Idiots.

It takes place over six months, featuring flashbacks to how Phil ended up in a strip club run by the mob, smiling lovingly at his husband while a mobster talks about how great they are together. 

Plenty of miscommunication on par with the trope, and you just want to give Clint a hug, becasue you know what’s going on, but Phil can’t catch a hint. It has art at the end, too, which is adorable.

The Clothes that Make the Man by orderlychaos  words: 17k+ rating: E

There was something comforting in the way Clint could focus on Coulson’s dry, deadpan tone as bullets and explosions sounded around him. Come rain, hail or bursts of experimental weaponry, Agent Coulson would be there, calm and controlled in that damn suit, like the personification of order against chaos.

However, contrary to rumour, Phil Coulson was not born in a suit. This is the story of how Clint Barton glimpsed the man underneath and fell in love.

(Or five times Clint saw Phil outside of a suit and the one time he wore a suit himself).

IT’S A FIVE AND ONE, boys, we’ve made it. This my favorite trope in all of fanfiction history. It’s also pre-avengers for the first half, but then kinda after? Coulson isn’t dead and doesn’t appear to ever have been, but in the later chapters, the Avengers are a thing? I’m not sure about timelines. It’s an AU, and it’s awesome. 

The important part is that there’s Clint POV and insecurity on both sides, as well as really sweet moments and pinning galore. Plus, it’s rated E, so obviously that too. It’s fairly lighthearted in general as well (meaning there are feelings and angst but there aren’t feelings and angst, if you know what I mean), and after some of the angst on this list, lighthearted fics are a gift. 

Coulson Lives - Reunion

Give a Dog a Bone by  Laura Kaye (laurakaye)  Words: 86k+ Rating: E

What do you do when your dead best friend turns up alive after three years? a) yell at him b) hug him c) ignore him to his face while following him around the Tower like a creeper d) maybe fall in love with him a little e) all of the above

Best summary, or best summary? 

This does not have enough kudos or recognition. I know it’s at nearly 960, and that’s a great amount, but it deserves so much more! I still think about this story, and it’s another one I want to re-read soon. 

When I mentioned Pizza Dog, this is one of the ones I had in mind.   

And Kate!!! His friendship with Kate is everything I’ve ever wanted. And his friendship with Tony, and obviously Nat. Basically, I love Clint having friends and getting to be petty becasue holy shit he deserves to be petty after everything SHIELD has put them all through. At the same time, nothing feels like Phil!whump or emotionally beating a character down unnecessarily. 

Clint does everything I want him to, and some stuff I didn’t even know I wanted him to do. There is so much pain, as you’d expect, but there is so much payoff and the balance is perfect. I connect with Clint’s characterization in general, but especially here. Just yes. 

Phil’s journey with the loss of his hand and adjusting to life with a prosthetic is also really cool, and something I hardly ever see. Same goes for Clint’s hearing loss. He isn’t deal, but and is completely capable/confident in himself, but there are struggles at times that make me wonder if the author has personal experience because it’s stuff I recognize from my mom’s experiences.  

doesn't matter if I bleed by t_fic (topaz), topaz, topaz119 (topaz)  Words: 25k+ Rating: E

Clint's never pretended to be deep. He's just the guy who sits back and watches, the guy who makes the shot when he needs to. He's seen a lot of crap in his time, sat through a lot of fucked-up scenes to get to where he needs to be, but this, now--he can't stand another second of it.

This feels like an argument for why the pairing works, and I loved it. It really deep dives into the issues all three of them - Clint, Nat, and Phil - have in a way that feels so real and relatable to me, personally, that it cut me right to the core. I still can't get over the incredible friendship between Clint and Nat in this. I loved every minute, and every win was so, so deserved. I want to curl up and live in the world the author created, tbh. Also, there are sexytimes. Can't forget those.

Tony also has the line early on that nearly made me cry: "Someone has some serious fucking explaining to do, because you," he pokes at Coulson, "we fucking buried you." The scene is already so emotionally charged, and then this and it kills me becasue of all the off-page backstory and emotional weight it gives for the rest of the story.

I’m emo and dramatic about all of these, but I mean it when I say it feels like proof for why Clint and Phil work. Just, yes.

Coulson Lives - some point after the off-page reunion

The Best Bad Ideas by copperbadge words: 17k+  rating: M

When Clint Barton put on the Captain America costume for a mission, he didn't count on Phil Coulson's reaction. Coulson didn't count on Clint crashing his new team to do something about it.

Oh yeah, you read that right. It’s just as funny as it sounds, and all of a sudden you get hit with the angst and it works. Even so, this one is a lot lighter and it’s fun. Cap and Co’s reactions are just as funny, and the gossip sessions between the ensemble are some of my favorite bits. (side note: why have I never considered the badass-ery that would be a Nat and Melinda May friendship?) 

Pine Lake Oasis by infiniteeight  words: 32k+  rating: E

When SHIELD gets intel that an arms dealer might soon be receiving Chitauri technology, Fury sends Clint and Coulson undercover to establish surveillance, ingratiate themselves with the arms dealer and his right hand man, and possibly intercept the sale. The catch? The arms dealer and his lieutenant are apparently posing as a couple, which means the best way for Clint and Coulson to get close is to pose as a couple, too. The longer the op goes on, the more Clint wonders which relationship is more real.

MORE PRETEND MARRIED TROPES! We can never have too many, in my humble opinion. This one is very different from the mobster one, because it’s set in suberbia with plenty of nosy neighbors and also some arms dealers who are also posing as a couple. Frankly, I’m not sure anyone is posing as anything in this fic when it comes to feelings. 

The domesticity in this story is so good and it’s so sad watching them get used to it and hearing Clint think it can’t last...but then! And everything feels earned by the end, instead of just tossed in. You watch them get closer over the course of the story and I love it. 

They’re sassy and sarcastic and funny, and so true to the characters we’ve come to love that it all feels so believable. 

Just torakowalski Fics 

(Yes. I did add a whole section just for one author. If I hadn’t, every category would be overrun, and there are so many good fics out there! But this author gets me, and more importantly, gets Clint and Phil, so it had to be done.)

Been Looking at You Forever  words: 18k+ (closer to 19k)  rating: E

Clint and Phil are friends. Friends who have sex. That’s all there is to it. Honestly. 

Fuckbuddies with a healthy dose of accidental relationship because whoops, who knew “casual” sex with hidden feelings would lead to complications and more feelings?? Set post-Avengers movie, and including all the main faves as side characters. 

Guys, I’ll be real with you for a second. I don’t ship either stucky or Tony/Pepper, and yet this has both as background but blatant relationships. And I still don’t ship them, but I believed it within the story and I wasn’t bothered? If that doesn’t tell you how good of a writer tora is...

I am addicted to the way they write Clint and Phil, and the fact that it doesn’t look like they’ll be writing more for that pairing makes me hold on tighter to the stories we do have. Sure, the premise of this fic is a trope, but the relationships between the characters puts it on another level for me. This one will make you crave more of this trope out of all your fave pairings, trust me.

And All the Clocks Came Back to Life  Words: 4k+ Rating: T

Phil Coulson isn't a big fan of birthdays, but they're better than being dead.

Pizza Dog is a character again, and so is my favorite apartment complex in Marvel Comics continuity. This is the sweetest story (it’s also the shortest one on this list *gasp*) and it doesn’t have anything explicit, which I know some people prefer, but trust me. The way tora writes these boys is so worth the read. I have the warm-fuzzies just thinking about this fic again - I dare you not to feel like smiling with this one. Naturally, there are grounded feels too, and I just want to protect Clint with my whole being. Luckily, I’m pretty sure Coulson does, too. 

Both characterizations are on point.

Keeping the World at Bay  Words: 25k+ Rating: E

Finding out that Phil's alive and working with a new team isn't easy for Clint, and neither is helping Captain America track down the brainwashed Hydra assassin that used to be Bucky Barnes. 

This is another one where I still don’t ship stucky, but god damnit I’m here for everything in this fic. Clint gets to be fucking amazing in this one, both physically and on an emotional connective-ness level. It uses his own neuroses and backlog of problem/coping mechanisms and puts them to use in the best way. You know, if you’ve seen the movie Age of Ultron (meh movie overall but there are elements I adored) that Clint has the potential to fill the mentor position so well. He gets to do that here, or at least begin down that sort of path, and I loved it. 

For all my stony babes, I urge you to give it a shot. Just this once, let me peer pressure you.

I am also always here for Clint getting to be pissed off, because HELLO, he’s got a right. And my heart went out to Phil so hard. Guys, it’s a double reunion fic, as well as the first time potential best friends meet, why are you sleeping on this??

Back to The Place You Are  Words: 7k+  Rating: E 

Phil Coulson was sitting two tables over from Clint and wearing his Dress Blues. This was making concentrating on anything else pretty much impossible.

Normally, I am Not A Fan of fics where they are broken up from the get-go. Or maybe I just have to be in the right mood/mind set for that brand of angst. AND YET. This fic.  

It’s Tony and Pepper’s wedding, and naturally Phil has to dress the part right? Clint should have been prepared, but clearly, he was not. This one is pretty much smut with angst and feels, and like Clint, I was not prepared for how much I would love reading it. 

What We've Got Here Is Enough words: 7k+ rating: E

They don’t fuck in the Avengers’ Mansion, that’s rule number one of Having A Secret Relationship With Your Ex-Handler.

This one was great, and involves how the rest of the team finds out about their relationship. Not a ton to say aside from what I’ve already said about how tora writes these two! 

Want more recommendations? Let me know! Maybe I ship what you ship and we can scream about the great fanfic together. 

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[Positivity Day] Gen Fic Recs

In honor of Voltron Positivity Day, I’m sharing some of my all-time favorite Voltron fics with you! This batch is all platonic. If you’re looking for something shippy, I have a list of shippy fic recs right here.

Note: Please read the tags and descriptions before reading any of these. Some of them contain important trigger warnings.

[Series] Like Those Before: A Star Wars/Voltron AU by buttered_onions (@butteredonions) (T, 38k+)

Character/Relationship Focus: Everybody (especially Lance, Keith and Shiro)

Summary:

The one thing Lance has wanted his entire life is to be a Jedi.

Why You Should Read:

Even if you’re like me and have only a rudimentary understanding of Star Wars, I highly recommend this AU. The plot is perfectly paced, and the way Onions describes the Force is super creative and adds a lot of emotional depth to the stories. Plus, there’s so much delightfully snarky banter! It’s a really fun read.

If you’re a sucker for domestic fluff and Keith & Shiro interactions like I am, I especially recommend Foundation. But really just… read the whole series. You won’t regret it.

Hand-Me-Downs, Leftovers by yet_intrepid (@andriseup) (G, 1k)

Character/Relationship Focus: Shiro & Keith

Summary:

“You don’t have to lie to make me feel better,” says Keith.

“I’m not lying,” Shiro says. He takes a bite of his pizza; Keith mirrors him with the burrito. “Every step is a good step.”

Why You Should Read:

I cannot find words to describe how much I love this little 1k fic about late-night junk food and brotherly bonding. It’s just so sweet and comforting and relatable. I go back and reread it when I’m having a rough time.

And You Find Some Way to Survive by yet_intrepid (@andriseup) (M, 8k)

Character/Relationship Focus: Shiro & Keith

Summary:

“Keith,” Shiro says. “Where are you?” He starts getting out of bed, pushing his feet into his shoes and grabbing a non-uniform jacket so he’s less likely to get caught sneaking out, which it looks like he’ll have to do. “Keith.”

“Town,” Keith says. “Fifth Street. Shiro, I…”

“I’m on my way,” Shiro tells him. “I’m coming to get you. Okay?”

“Okay,” says Keith, and his voice shakes.

Why You Should Read:

This is an absolute emotional rollercoaster and I love every last word of it. It’s a heartwrenching story with a bittersweet end, but there are some lighthearted moments as well (mostly in the form of Shiro and Matt banter). Sometimes when the going gets rough, the tough… crack jokes because what else can you do??? Which I love about all of Brooke’s writing, this fic included. Plus, I absolutely adore how they write the Holt family. Their characterization of Matt and Sam is basically canon as far as I’m concerned.

P.s.- This fic is even better if you read Conditional Acceptance first, so I highly recommend doing so.

A Little Unsteady (Hold Onto Me) by DeerstalkerDeathFrisbee (@deerstalkerdeathfrisbee) (G, 13k)

Character/Relationship Focus: Shiro & Keith

Summary:

Takashi Shirogane is nine years old when he holds his brother for the first time.

“I’m here,” he’d whispered to his fussing baby brother, “I’m here, I’m here, I’m here.”

And Keith stopped crying. He didn’t laugh; he looked up at Shiro with big, skeptical eyes. A challenge. Like this tiny person was saying ‘oh yeah, prove it’.

And Shiro, newly nine years old, promised that he’d prove it.

[Shiro and Keith's childhood in moments.]

Why You Should Read:

This is part of an ongoing Modern AU, the rest of which you can find on my shippy rec list. But even if you don’t read the rest of the series, this one is well worth a read. If you like Broganes fics and detailed, emotionally compromising backstories, this one’s for you. It’s sweet and heartwrenching and SO well thought-out!

Fair warning: you will probably cry every time you read the words “I’m here” forevermore ever reading this.

A (Space) Mother’s Work Is Never Done by BajillionKittens (@bajillionkittens) (G, 3k+)

Character/Relationship Focus: Coran & Everybody

Summary:

A Mother's Day celebration for the team mom. Six times Coran took care of his kids and one time they returned the favor.

Why You Should Read:

This is an absurdly cute and well-characterized look into Coran’s interactions with the paladins! It’ll give you all kinds of warm fuzzy feels. (This one isn’t technically complete, but each chapter stands just fine alone.)

Comfort by temporalgambit (@heyyamaguchi) (T, 2k)

Character/Relationship Focus: Shiro & Pidge

Summary:

Shiro isn't feeling well; Pidge is a godsend.

Why You Should Read:

If sickfics are your jam, this is a really darn good one! The characterization is spot-on, and I love Pidge’s no-nonsense approach to comforting Shiro. Also, just… please enjoy the mental image of Pidge wandering around in her pajamas with a wrench in the middle of the night.

Spark to Ignite by BossToaster (@bosstoaster) (T, 11k)

Character/Relationship Focus: Shiro-centric

Summary:

Shiro wakes up in the dark.

He is alone.

Why You Should Read:

This fic will COMPLETELY RIP YOUR HEART APART with poignant Shiro angst, but I promise it’ll put your heart back together at the end. An excellent read if you need some really intense angst but you’re not into sad endings. Plus, the characterizations are spot-on.

die but once by againstmygreenleaf (T, 20k)

Character/Relationship Focus: Hunk-centric

Summary:

There's no art to being armor. It's more of a discordant knee jerk of an instinct.

Four times Hunk takes one for his team, one time he takes one for the cause. Essentially a collection of gratuitous, self-indulgent Hunk whump.

Why You Should Read:

So many Hunk feels! So many friendship feels! So much cute, clever dialogue! So many CUDDLES! And the whole thing is beautifully written—so much attention to subtle little details.

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As long as I’m alive

Riley Moore (ofc) x TF guys | special guest Tyler Rake

Words: 6,510

Part of Artes Year of Whump (with comfort and fluff) | @yearofcreation2023 (March 2023 entry)

✨✨✨Summary: Stuck in a cell, in the middle of no where, Riley and Will try to survive and hatch a plan to find the guys, dead or alive.✨✨✨

Warnings: very heavy on whump, injuries, blood, ptsd mentioned, guns and weapons, self defense driven violence and killing, mentions of torture (not shown).

The guards verbally creepy off screen (but there is no non-con or assault in this - zero. So please know you will not encounter that in this fic at all. I just wanted to mention this for anyone who might fear encountering that in the story, you won’t, you are safe!)

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They occasionally give them food and water, but it’s sparse and not on a schedule. The last time food was given was two days ago, based on the way the light changed through the ceiling bars. It was a narrow space, not wide enough to be a window but open enough to let in small amounts of fresh air and sunlight.

“Will,” Riley looked up at him, “the others - do you think - “

Will took a sharp breath in, “I don’t know-”

Will hopes they're alive.

He kept telling himself they are, and he just needed to get to them. To think they weren't - that hurt too damn much. He loved every single one of them, and his brother - Benny, his kid brother who he looked out for and protected his entire life- if anything happened to him -

Will felt like he failed Benny, he's supposed to keep Ben safe, and now he didn't know where he was.

In the silence, his mind went back to that moment they were torn apart. Everyone fought like hell, every single one of them, but they were outnumbered.

It was a dark room, like this without bars; guns in their faces after fists had been thrown, they fought until they couldn't anymore. Bruises and blood on both sides, the captors and the captees.

They all blocked Riley from the men, surrounding her like a protective pack of wolves. Still, they were pulled apart, one by one, kicking and screaming until Will and Riley were the only ones left. Will nearly got knocked out when he attacked the men taking Benny, he hit the ground with a thud, and a ringing sensation moved through his head.

Will faded in and out, coming to just as Riley bit down hard on one of the man's arms, tearing skin, his blood on her lips. When he hit her, she fell down and Will dragged her behind him, then putting his body over hers.

After that, his memory got spotty. From what he learned later, from Riley, he went wild- attacking both men with superhuman strength and fighting his ass off. It took a blow to the back of the head to knock him out, then everything went black. He wasn't conscious when they picked her up and dragged her out of the room.

Sometime after that, Will awoke in the same room, this time chained to the wall. He was later blindfolded, gagged, then moved. To his surprise, he wasn't alone, Riley was in there. He didn't know why they were paired up, but he was thankful. He could protect Riley, and he hoped Ben, Frankie and Santi were all together.

Will felt defeated, he had to remind himself of who he was; the call tag Ironhead was earned, he survived all kinds of crazy shit that should have killed him but didn't, including the one gunshot that solidified the name.

Will was getting Riley out of here, and he was going to find his brother - he was going to find Frankie and Santi even if he died trying.

Will knew exactly how many men there were now, the group was smaller, as far as he could tell. He knew the face of every guard, their habits and their schedules. Will counted 44 steps to the staircase, 10 descending steps, followed by a left turn: then a count of 56 steps to that fucking room.

Along with all this, the other thing churning in his mind was the why; why were they kept alive?

If their kidnappers wanted payback for Lorea, Will and the others would have been executed on the spot, or delivered to what’s left of Lorea’s men. If this was about ransom, which was a possibility, they’re being kept alive for money.

Another observation Will made was this; the men were getting lazy and too comfortable. He's taken the beatings, fought back, and watched at the same time. His time to act is soon approaching.

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Draft release: Dial up the Jack, Dim the Whiskey

Agent Cognac (Bria Asare) x Agent Jack Whiskey

✨Draft release! ✨

💕Summary: Working at the Statesmen medical department, Bria started her career with aspirations of being an agent. Years after starting, it seems like that dream is never going to come true. Days after her 38th birthday, one of the senior agents gets gravely injured and she’s soon tasked with his care and recovery.

But there’s one issue, she can’t stand Agent Whiskey. As the weeks pass, and he starts to heal, the two form a bond and grow closer. As Jack’s health improves, he realizes the extent of his growing feelings for Bria as she comes to terms with her feelings for him too. 💕

Words:3,983

One shot for Arte’s Year of Whump for @yearofcreation2023 |I’m months behind , so making this the May one 😬| | Year of Whump + fluff /comfort masterlist

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An: still on a mini writing break, just occasionally releasing some drafts. My folder is way too full and taking up space on my phone. 💕this one is more fluff /comfort leaning.

Warnings: light on whump, recovery after injury, misogyny mentioned.

Bria always had two things she imagined for herself, being able to help people and work in the medical science field and being a world-traveling spy.

Growing up she was always glued to the screen for any shows about spies, secret agents, and detectives. It was something she wanted to do before she realized her draw to the medical field in high school.

The dream of being an agent was her first, and still her biggest one. And though she was in the right place for it, she still wasn’t an agent.

She was head of her department and got to work with tech and science, both things she liked, but she still wasn’t an agent. But this was a problem for more than one person at the office, namely Ginger who was also qualified but shot down whenever her name came up.

For all the perks and benefits of working there, the place was still deeply misogynistic in several ways, both from within the system and due to some of the men involved. And though there were women agents, the percentage was far less than that of the men.

Some offices were more progressive, like the New York office. Sometimes Bria wondered if a transfer there would be worth it, and maybe then she could finally have her wish come true. There was also the fact that aside from her job and friends being here, there wasn’t much keeping Bria in Kentucky. Maybe, New York was her future.

After a few days off for her birthday, Bria returned to the office. Upon arrival, she was surprised to find a new patient in her center. Agents get hurt, but that wasn’t the surprising part, what shocked her was who it was.

Some people had a shit ton of luck, and somehow barely got a scratch on them, Agent Whiskey was one of them and he was cocky about it too. The man was damn near indispensable, it was impressive but also fed his massive ego.

This place had many big heads and egos walking around, and Jack was one of them. While many women in the office, and men, fell for his charms and ate out of his palm, Bria wasn't one of them. No matter how physically attractive the man was, and really easy on the eyes, his attitude and ego were a major turn-off for her.

Thankfully she had limited contact with him, but the few times they did circle each other just reaffirmed what she felt about him. Nice to look at but stay away. And though she turned him down a few times, he’d still hit on her now and then. But she never took it too personally, he hit on everyone he liked the look of, it was hard to tell if his interests were genuine sometimes, or if he was just doing it to do it.

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Preview: Is this how it’s ends?

Chapter 3 | ongoing story for @yearofcreation2023 Artes year of whump | fic info and warnings

Words: 2,963

Summary: Memories from the past haunt Rhea as she reflects on a moment that could be the cause of Santiago's personality change.

Warnings: whump dark fic, missing persons, drinking to numb feelings.

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Flashback - morning before the lawyer meeting

Rhea watched Santiago for a moment, trying to find her words as they sat under the shade of a tree. The others were just ahead, finishing up their breakfast.

“Santi?”

“Yeah?” he turned to her.

“That room -“

He cut in, “don’t -” he gently raised a hand, “don’t think about that.”

“But you felt it too. Something bad was in there. It got out.”

“It's better to not think about it.”

She sighed and dug in her pocket until her fingers found the little charm. Her mother gave it to her years ago, and though she mainly carried it around out of habit, she’s been thumbing it since last night, especially with that room and chilling altar on her mind.

“When we get home, I’m getting a cleansing. Just in case. I think you should too - whatever that was, I don't like it.”

Santi was quiet. Though his eyes showed he was listening and maybe felt the same way she did, when he spoke his words weren't in alignment.

“It was a scare tactic, that's all. Don’t let it haunt you,” he moved closer and took one of her hands in his. “In a couple of hours, we’re done with all of this. forever. “His hand was warm against her cheek as he held it, “you can breathe now.”

“Not sure I can. It doesn’t feel over.”

“It is.” he drew her into his arms, wrapping her in his warmth.

As they hugged, she listened to this elevated heartbeat, it was slamming as fast and hard as hers. Maybe Santiago was downplaying to calm her, but she didn’t buy that he believed his own words either. Still, she appreciated the effort -

- Flashback over -

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