#evak fic

[peacestew]

The Roll of the Harbour Wake

written by imminentinertia and vesperthine Isak/Even | rating: M A Tromsø AU ********************************

Airport express train. Security check. Go to gate. Board. Narrow seat, knees mashed up against the back of the seat in front. Disembark. Weave through the modest crowd, long strides to stretch his legs and to exit as quickly as possible.

Then Isak.

Read on AO3 here with art by @peacestew ✨ art inspo

[lokkanel]

Keep Me Warm

Chapter one - For the Best

“Hi again,” Even says when they’re standing in front of each other, his words instantly dissolving into the booming music. “Hi.” The guy tilts his head up, smiling, then slightly leans forwards. “I’m Isak.” “Even.” “Eivind?” Isak frowns, somehow seeming to know that it doesn’t sound quite right. Even shakes his head, then leans in in turn, closer than Isak has just before, close enough that he can bring his lips to his ear, almost brushing his skin. “Even,” he repeats. When he pulls back, he sees Isak’s eyelids flutter for a second, his long lashes casting frail shadows onto his cheekbones. He nods and repeats the name to himself. It’s too low for Even to hear him over the music, but he can see by the movement of his lips that Isak got it right this time.

Summary :

This was supposed to be a simple story.

Boy meets boy in a club on a Friday night.

Boys laugh and dance, boys kiss, boys crave each other. And they agree that their story won’t mean any more than that.

But feelings have the unfortunate habit of getting in the way. So when a one night stand turns into a whole weekend and passionate embraces make way for shared confessions, Even thinks this might begin to look like a love story.

Isak doesn’t seem to feel that way.

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A story written for the @skambigbang 2023, featuring gorgeous art by my most lovely and talented partner @chioink 💖

Three chapters, posting Fridays (rated E)

[imminentinertia]

In which I keep a promise to a bunch of people who read a fic five years ago and try to explain why I'm doing that now

In 2018, @vesperthine and I collaborated on run down till the rain delights you and when some people asked for more, we promised a sequel. That didn't happen.

Until now.

Now it's snaking its way to AO3 like an aging Toyota on cold Tromsø roads (I'm really sorry for this silliness but one of the inspo photos we used did this to me).

There's a bit of a backstory:

First of all, you have @nofeartina to blame for run down in the first place and @peacestew to blame for me sliding into the SKAM fandom in 2023 going "hiiii I haven't been in this fandom for years but here's a fic".

In 2018, Tina wanted fisherman!Isak in a knit woolen jumper* and somehow roped V into writing it, and then V somehow roped me into a collab (I'm still entirely unsure how I ended up saying yes), we brainstormed and looked for inspo and wrote some scenes** to see how it went. Fisherman!Isak turned into marine!biologist!Isak with an old fishing boat and a cabin, Even pretended to be suave, the Tromsø area piped up about wanting to be more of a character than a location and there we were:

Gif by @peacestew

It was so much fun writing with V, and we got along so well, so we wrote a short sequel quite soon after. It just needed a few final tweaks.

Then life happened.

Long story short, I haven't heard from Vesperthine since summer 2019. I hope she's happy and well, and I hope she's writing original fiction because she's seriously gifted, and I miss her because she's a very sweet and smart and lovely person. I was left with a nearly finished draft and a hope she'd turn up again. Since then I've turned down requests to translate and podfic run down, and disappointed a few people asking about the promised sequel, because it didn't feel at all right to make those decisions without V's input.

But it's been five years (!!!), I doubt I'll ever hear from her again, that draft is sitting there on my drive, and... so earlier this year I started thinking about just going ahead and posting it. I went through all our notes and figured out what remained to be done (not much, we even had the title ready), and decided to do those tweaks at some point.

Then Peace slid into my notes a while ago (it had been a few years since we were in touch, I love it when old mates show up), we chatted quite a bit and somehow mentioned run down, and I'm entirely unsure how this snowball started rolling but now we're doing an art + fic collab with that sequel. She's been terribly enabling, and dangling pretty gifs in front of me, how could I resist? She even made a gorgeous title gif for run down. V would have been just as happy with this, I'm sure.

Considering that the sequel was just about finished, and V and I never had any actual disagreements while writing (one tiny scuffle about adjectives, we compromised), I think she'd be okay having her name put on the sequel. And I am okay with making that decision, since it's been so long. I've done the final editing, Peace has added her lovely gifs and now I'm just going to work up the courage to post it.

As stupid as I feel giving directions for fic reading I recommend you read (or re-read, bless everyone who has read it) run down till the rain delights you first, I'm not sure the sequel will make much sense otherwise.

the roll of the harbour wake is coming soon to a fic archive near you. Peace and I hope you will enjoy it.

Gif by @peacestew

*the fic was almost immediately nicknamed The sweater fetish fic. Drooling over the guys in knit woolen jumpers kept happening for ages.

**the first scene we wrote didn't actually make it to run down, but we put it in harbour wake, and it goes to show that sometimes a fic takes a very different direction from where you start it.

[annadriesen2121]

A Safe Place In All Universes

Chapter 2_20:21

Available on Ao3_Written by @Viola_Player1 and Anna_Driesen2121

Robbe & Sander extract: Sander starts looking with his mind's eye and the first image that appears to him is Classroom 21 at the Academy. …I am home!... He always takes refuge there, to find peace, tranquility, or to empower his creativity.

Isak & Even extract: He approaches Isak, and leans his shoulder against the tree, right beside Isak their gazes turned toward the screen in the distance. They stand saying nothing, at first, until Isak whispers, “I’m sorry, I’ve ruined your evening.”

[yulyasupreme]

I traveled to Oslo this weekend with my friend. It was my second time there, but first time since I watched SKAM for the first time almost a year ago. I know, it’s all pretty new to me.

I knew many people have visited series related spots around the city, and I wanted to check some of them as well, but the minute I stepped out of the airport shuttle train, I rushed to check… ‘The Boyfriend Experience’ fic related places.

This story was written by @ghostcat3000 and @irazor. I think it’s the best piece of writing there is - in the tone of storytelling, in the language characters spoke to each other, in the kindness of the plot, in how thoroughly the authors researched their settings.

Here are some spots I visited on Saturday:

+ bonus: two SKAM related spots:

[ghostcat3000]

the red squirrel

Chapter six: “Lipstick on the Glass”

A SKAM AU

by Ghostcat

Written for @irazor

[skambigbang]

Today we feature "In the Cracks Where Flowers Bloom" by @112ance with art by vantablack! Are you squeeing as much as we are for post-apocalypse Evak?

112ance: What inspired this story?

The recent HBO adaptation of the 2013 video game "The Last of Us." On a more personal note, a friend of mine who is also a fellow writer in this very Big Bang. Stories set in post-apocalyptic worlds also intrigue me, and this paved the opportunity to create my very own story in this particular universe.

Vantablack: What inspires you about this story?

When I first read the excerpt I knew it was something I wanted to work with. I'm a huge fan of The Last of Us, both the games and the show (needless to say I love Skam) and I always wanted to read a postapo AU. I think it was a great idea to combine these two worlds. I'm really exited to create something for this story.

The Skam Big Bang 23 starts posting June 21st!

[anaisanais-stuff]

My (first) contribution to skam december festival 2023!

Queen of Isolation

Even Bech Næsheim/Isak Valtersen

Word count: 2000

Rating: E

Summary: Isak is not quite sure how he ended up like this: In a tiara and with a flimsy, sparkly mesh cape over the baby blue t-shirt he borrowed from Eva. Not to mention the braided blonde wig reaching past his sternum. All he knows is, it's gonna be a long night dressed up as Elsa.

Written for the prompt: Do I look like I want to go to a winter themed disco?

[kosegruppie]

Most Ardently Chapter 24: Home has been posted on AO3. ✨🌷🎊

This is the final chapter of the fic, thanks to everyone who has been reading! This has been a huge challenge and so much fun. ☺️❤️

[skamkollektivet]

It’s time to share the Friday Fan Fave Fic 🥳 Shared works Master List Link in Bio. Alt er Love ❤️

[parallel-univers]

Boys of Summer by @anaisanais-stuff for @skambigbang with art by @parallel-univers

We could rent a cabin,” Jonas suggests around the thin filter of the joint they’ve been passing back and forth between them. “…Light up and chill for a week.”

“Yeah? You, me and—?”

“Mikael.” Jonas shrugs. “Some of his friends. You remember Elias and Even and those guys, right?”

Or, Isak just graduated his Bachelor’s degree from NTNU and is back in Oslo for the summer. A boys’ cabin trip is arranged - the only issue is that the cabin’s too expensive unless they split it with Jonas’ roommate Mikael and his friends; the extended friend group Isak hasn’t seen in three years. And okay, he might’ve harbored a massive crush on Even back then, but it’s different now, he’s different. Not the same closet-case who used to get tongue-tied around Even.

It’ll be chill.

Read the first chapter on ao3!

[ayellowcurtain]

Isak and Even are at a pregame, they’re chilling suddenly Isak’s need to take Even home, he’s recognizing the signs Even’s escalating unto a manic episode. How does he deal with it?

[TW: talks about MI]

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They have been together for a few years, and Isak feels like he studied enough and also talked a million times with Even about it. They have a plan, things that they’ve talked about that Even felt like it could be helpful during episodes, even though he might not always agree with it while having them. Isak still remembers his wide, soft smile, brushing his lips against Isak’s when he said Isak could follow their guidelines even if Even told him otherwise during his episodes. They’ve revisited that conversation a couple of times during the years to make sure everything was still aligned.

He noticed things were starting to be different this morning, and as they were getting ready to come to Jonas’ place tonight. Even wakes up early and Isak is sort of used to it by now - that changes when Even wants to wake Isak up and also make him a morning person - but he woke up countless times last night because Even kept waking up too, moving all over the place. Isak’s half asleep brain tried to hug him tight to force him to go back to sleep, but he woke up again when Even turned his back to Isak. After a very bad night of sleep, he noticed Even leaving their bed when it was still dark out.

When he saw him again, Even had made them breakfast. He had way too much energy, trying to organize the table that was already full, their counter still filled with the dirty pans, utensils and used ingredientes but his face was tired, with circles around his deeply mesmerizing eyes and by the way he looked at Isak, they both knew what was going on. He finally sat down and they ate breakfast together for a few minutes. Isak dragged his chair closer to Even’s, leaning his head against his boyfriend’s naked shoulder, asking him how he made those delicious banana pancakes with chocolate chips. When Even tried to simplify his explanation, Isak asked about details even though he would never make pancakes because he can’t deal with the mess. He tried to pretend like he knew what he was talking about, telling Even about the texture of the pancake, and how melted chocolate is always nice. Talking about textures, feelings and taste is always a little helpful and Even was grateful for it, kissing the top of Isak’s head, and he waited because he knew Isak alway turns his head up and asks for a real kiss.

“I love you.” Even told him before leaving one last lingering, soft kiss on Isak’s mouth, watching as their lips slowly separated, his hand open, gentle at the top of Isak’s head. He got up and Isak sighed, already missing his kiss, getting up to help with clean.

As they were going to the pre-game, Isak got his and Even’s credit cards, putting them on his wallet. As he gets older, Even gets less and less interested in his phone, so there’s nothing much in it that he could spend too much money on. Isak didn’t want to go out but it’s Jonas’ birthday party and Even is determined to go out. After a few minutes at his best friend’s place, Jonas notices how full of energy Even is, how his hair is not as amazing as it usually is. Even didn’t care to follow his usual routine, so the sunglasses are keeping his hair in place.

“You’re so hot, you know that?” He knows this might trigger Even into a make out session but Isak can’t help but say it. He is, by far and as always, the most attractive person here tonight. With his fitted, fancy dark blue pants contrasting with his old boots, and the black button down shirt with his dad’s old watch. Isak could stare his every movement and thought for the rest of his life in this outfit.

“Not nearly as hot as you.” Even kisses his temple, moving down to his ear and neck and Isak smiles, wrapping one arm around Even neck, pulling him down and closer.

“Le’s go home.” When he says it before they can get too explicit for public places, Even looks deep into his eyes. He’s about to crash and Isak wants to hold him through it, like always. Even complains to Jonas about leaving but he’s not fighting back and Isak is very thankful for that. Jonas gets them a car to go home and Even is mostly quiet during the ride, except his bouncy leg that won’t stop shaking, even when Isak puts his hand on Even’s knee and his long, skillful hand covers Isak’s right away like a reflex, gently rubbing his knuckles until they get home.

Like every night, they make a quick stop at the kitchen to get all their medications. Isak sets everything up on the counter while Even grabs their bottle of water inside the fridge, putting next to all the pills. He takes all of his without a word, and already moves on, slowly taking his clothes off, leaving them where they fall, and he goes to take a shower. Isak takes his medication and leans against the counter for a minute, listening to the water hitting the floor and the shower curtain as Even takes his shower. He doesn’t leave the house anymore but Isak fears that he will every time, so he makes sure everything is safe and closed and he takes his clothes off too, leaving his wallet and all the keys inside his nightstand drawer before he opens the bathroom door completely. He brushes his teeth before asking if he can join Even. He doesn’t get a funny, cute answer but if the door was open is enough of an answer between them that the other can join.

He steps inside the shower area carefully and Even turns around to look at him right away, almost done with his routine, so Isak steps closer and kisses him, pulling him as close as possible, grateful that Even is warm already.

[lokkanel]

Keep Me Warm

Final Chapter - Try Me

“Are you…” “What?” "Are you in love with him?" "Come on, Mik,” Even scoffs. “We barely know each other." "Not what I asked." “I–” He sighs. “I don’t know. I don’t– You know what? Maybe, yeah. Maybe I did fall for him but that’s not fucking normal, is it? It’s completely crazy to fall for someone and try to pressure them into going long distance when we’ve just met not even two days before. That doesn’t make any fucking sense. What if I’m–” “No,” Mikael cuts him off bluntly, the word resounding sharp and final through the phone. “You shut the fuck up right now.”

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A story written for the @skambigbang 2023, now on ao3.

[annadriesen2121]

A Safe Place In All Universes

Chapter 1_The glass at the edge of the counter

Available on Ao3 Written by Viola_Player1 and Anna_Driesen2121

The Theory of Parallel Universes - Two stories, two couples, inexorably connected living parallel lives, their journeys as partners driven to finding their ways back to each other. Throughout the narrative we have identified the parallels in the fiction as you read along.

This piece was born for three forces coming together, visuals, challenge, and the beginning of an amazing friendship with 9,000 kilometers in between.

Finding a beautiful image of a DNA double helix, and the wonderful male nude pictures of John Singer Sargent. The challenge, “We could write something together! We can totally do this!” That was July 2022.

What followed were a few rewrites of entire sections; long video sessions that quickly became daily rituals; a Google sheet that kept us organized; learning how to code in HTML; Translations - we wrote in different languages; beta suggestions that reached nearly 1000 comments on one chapter; and endless falling back at the extraordinary group of writers and support that is the Bang’s Discord Channel skambigbang2023  None of it would be what it is without the aid and support of our fearless immediate circle, our betas wtfotteli and AlterLove2021, our Mod sobbeforever, and the amazing art pieces from yedinleaf. She crafted the beautiful pieces for this piece gifting this story with beautiful images.

But, nothing can replace the laughter, we have shared writing this fiction together for the past year. The best medicine anyone could ever have.

[uniquecrusadeexpert]

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CLICK HEAR TO HAVE SOME FUN!

[ghostcat3000]

1 Thing

a SKAM AU

written by Ghostcat

for @kosegruppie

...is now complete!

thank you for reading and happy holidays! 🎄❄🎅