#fluffruary 2024

[chaoticharlotte]

Day 1: First Sight

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Word Count: 413

Evan meets Sammy for the first time.

==================February 1st, 1974==================

William had taken Evan with him to Simon’s house. William and Simon had met when they went to pick up their kids Terrence and Noah from daycare, respectively, and had hit it off rather quickly. Will was still closer with Henry, having known him for far longer, but Simon was closer and easier to visit. So to the Vernum’s home he went.

Simon had recently had a 3rd child, Samuel, and he wanted Evan to meet who would likely become one of his future classmates, given their birthdates and the fact that Simon wouldn’t let any of his kids be held back only because of age.

There was also another reason he was visiting. He’d begun work on opening a restaraunt, and wanted a partner or two for the business. He’d be visiting Henry later with a similar proposition, of course, but Simon had expressed interest in working with him before. So while William and Simon talked, Samuel and Evan Christopher were over playing in the next room.

Despite the 16 week and 1 day age difference, the two babies had very similar interests in toys and promptly began laughing and playing together.

“Sorry, William, but I don’t have any of the necessary skill set to help you here. I know Henry runs a few restaraunts, why don’t you go ask him to be your partner?”

“I was already planning to speak to Henry, but I was hoping you’d be interested as well. Regardless, I take it you wouldn’t mind if I stay for tea? I’d bet Christopher would like to spend more time with Samuel as well.”

“Of course not, old sport!”

“Oi, who the bloody hell are you calling old? I was in 10th year while you were graduating from university!” Simon simply laughed at that.

Sammy had stopped laughing and was paying attention to the conversation; as much attention an 8-month-old can have to a conversation, anyway. “A bwa bwa la!”

“Oh? Whattya need buddy?” said Simon.

“K... Ki...”

“Oh, you’re trying for your first word!”

“Kiki!” said Sammy, pointing at Evan.

William laughed. “I guess that’s your name now, bud: CC.”

“NWO!” Sammy pouted, “ONLY ME CALL KIKI!”

“Alright, I get it. You don’t want anyone else to call him by the nickname,” said William.

Meanwhile, Simon was staring at Sammy in slight shock. “I- Wha- you just went from rarely babbling to practically a full sentence! HOW?”

Evan finally spoke something: “Can I keep him?”

[autobot2001]

Much Needed Discussion

Author: Autobot2001 Genre: Fanfiction Fandom: Transformers Rating: E Warning: mention of self-harm Pairing: None Description: After Crosshairs finds Drift, the two have an important conversation about communication and self-care.

Day 11; @fluffyfebruary: quest @fluffbruary: reflection | water | apology

"Drift?" Crosshairs calls out in the bedroom. With no response, he goes downstairs. Drift isn't anywhere Crosshairs thought he'd be.

"What are you looking for?" Sideswipe asks. "Don't answer," Sunstreaker tells him. "Drift," Crosshairs tells them. He hears Sunstreaker sigh, "he's oddly not in the house." "Looks like we have a quest, Sideswipe." Crosshairs looks at them, confused. "That's why I advised against responding. They played a game with quests to find things. Now they're trying to do that in real life." Crosshairs lets the two go along with their game as the four split up and search the large property for Drift.

Drift sits on his knees by the lake. His reflection reflects on the water. He has been out here for twenty minutes.

Crosshairs finds Drift. Worried about what Drift might do. He yells out Drift's name as he runs towards his friend. "I'm sorry; I didn't mean to worry you." "You know I am worried about you and Jamie," Crosshairs says as he sits next to Drift, "and leaving without telling me worried me. You ok?" Drift leans on Crosshairs, "I'll take that as no."

"You don't think?" Lily worries as she and the twins see where Drift has been. "No, he wouldn't," Sunstreaker assures her, "but being outside isn't helping him relax. It's difficult to see him go from being positive to this, even amid war. We've never seen him in a relationship. Add his femme is struggling mentally." "He loves her. It's hard to watch her struggle and not know what to do," Sideswipe adds. The three return to the house.

"I'm sorry, I—." "It's ok; I know it's hard to watch Jamie struggle. I'm sorry you can't relax." "I worry about you as well. How you hide how you're feeling. I know you find a hiding place to deal with the suppressed emotions. As with Jamie, I worry how you will deal with it by self-harm, or… or…" Tears roll down Drift's face. Crosshairs repositions himself to hug Drift, with Drift's head resting on his chest. "Shh, I'm sorry. I was trying to avoid adding to your worry. You worry about Jamie enough already." I knew he worried about me, but I underestimated how much he worried. Crosshairs realizes. Have I done the same towards Lightning? Tears roll down Crosshairs' face. Even while Drift doesn't like Crosshairs hiding his emotions, he still doesn't like seeing the tears. He shifts his position to hug Crosshairs. The two calm quickly. Both understand the importance of self-care for their health and for Jamie. They understand the potential disaster if Jamie knew about their mental struggles. Knowing Jamie is with friends, the two stay at the lake a little longer.

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Thank you again everyone and have a wonderful year!

[chaoticharlotte]

Fluffruary 2024 Work Advance is up!

First chapter is just a prompt list including relevant universes as needed. Tags will be added to the fic as Fluffruary goes on.