#mc: emery

[bonesif]

You were great once. You were prideful and skillful and cruel. You still are these things, you think.

And maybe you can successfully drink and laugh and flirt and chase your pain away. But the person that you were grips your jaw and demands attention. You have no title to hide behind, no way to look away. You wouldn't deserve to.

They told you that you'd be great. It's time to face that you were never good.

Enter commander Emery Belrai, the gilded gorgon.

[ from @exilethegame ]

[somewillwin]

Harshith x Aurora request for @lover-also-fighter-also from @lilyoffandoms

Kofi

[nightravens-therapycircle]

Breaking Point

Riddle: "Are you alright? You weren't at dinner, and the others have grown worried." Emery [Yuu]: *shakes her head* Riddle: "Is it a physical problem? Did you give yourself a migraine again?" Emery: *shakes her head* Riddle: "A mental one?" Emery: *nods* Riddle: "…did you overwhelmed at the meeting today?" Emery: *nods* Riddle: "…do you want to be alone?" Emery: *shakes her head* Riddle: "Alright then, come here." Emery: "Are you sure?" Riddle: "I wouldn't have said otherwise if I wasn't." Emery: *crawls into his arms and stays there, comfortable and vulnerable enough to let a few tears fall down her face.* Emery: "I just want a break for one day… is that too much to ask for…?"

[knight-engale]

A tired ex-doctor/alchemist who would just like a little skin-to-skin contact for once, is that too much to ask?

A couple full-bodies, including his base body w/o the outfit, under the cut

[jerzwriter]

Happy 40th Tobias!

In Elsaland, Tobias turns 40 today, and his wife and bestie are there to make it Insta-official! Part 1...

Rating: Well, it involved Tobias & Casey, but not too bad! lol (Teen) Casey's post here.

Comments below....

Thank you for indulging in my silliness! Casey's is coming up next!

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@choicesfebruary2024 Philia/Storge/Eros/Ludus

Tagging others separately.

[liaromancewriter]

When Sparks Fly

Premise: Aurora Emery was no stranger to breakups, but what happened next was unexpected.

Book: Open Heart (post series) Characters: Aurora Emery, F!MC (Cassie Valentine); feat M!OC Rating/Category: Teen. Fluff. Words: 1,525

A/N: Submission for @choicesaugustchallenge prompt "fireworks"

Aurora Emery leaned against the counter of the nurses’ station, absently tapping her pen against the countertop. The hum of the hospital around her was familiar, but it didn’t have the same soothing effect as other days.

Halfway through a long shift, her mind was usually filled with thoughts of her current cases. Not today.

Today, there was a lingering ache in her heart, the after-effects of a recent breakup with someone who couldn’t quite grasp the demands of her career.

Aunt Harper had warned her this would happen. But Aurora hadn’t listened even though her inner cynic taunted that it was only inevitable.

Female doctors rarely got as much attention or respect as their male counterparts. When a man said he was a doctor, women lined up around the block. The reverse was not true.

Her brows furrowed in annoyance at the memory of her ex breaking up with her by commenting on her Picta post. He didn’t even have the decency to tell her in person or text her.

The only saving grace was that her Pictagram account was private, and her followers were limited to family and friends.

Still, the whole sordid situation was embarrassing, especially when her grandmother called to commiserate on one hand and tried to set her up with an eligible bachelor from her bridge club on the other.

He wasn’t worth it, she reminded herself vehemently.

“That’s a fierce look,” her friend Cassie Valentine commented as she walked toward Aurora, placing one arm around her shoulder in a quick hug. “Forget that jerkwad. He didn’t deserve you.”

She was the epitome of calm, her long blonde hair neatly twisted up. A crisp white coat with Edenbrook’s crest on the pocket floated around her thighs, complementing the blouse and skirt beneath.

The engagement and wedding band combo on her left hand sparkled under the fluorescent lights, stirring a twinge of envy in Aurora.

“You’re obsessing right now and probably a mess,” Cassie said, placing both hands firmly on Aurora’s shoulders and staring intently into her eyes. “But one day soon, you’ll wake up and realize you’re free of a loser with low self-esteem. And it’s his loss for throwing away the greatest love he’ll ever have.”

Aurora smiled softly, amused but also touched. Cassie had been giving her pep talks since they were interns. Whenever she started feeling sorry for herself, her friend was there with advice that helped her see things clearly and snap out of it.

For most of their intern year, Aurora found her annoying and didn’t hesitate to push her away with rudeness. But Cassie was undeterred by her snarky responses. And one day, Aurora realized they were friends, not rivals.

Speaking of, it was time to shake off these maudlin thoughts and get back to work.

“Thanks for coming here for the consult,” she said, squeezing Cassie’s hand to let her know she was okay.

“Mrs. Hartley is too weak to be moved to Edenbrook. It’s an interesting case.” Aurora handed Cassie the tablet with the patient’s medical history and intake notes. “She’s not responding to any treatment. The team is stumped.”

Cassie grinned as she glanced over the tablet. “So, you’re admitting I’m a better diagnostician than you?”

Aurora smirked, rolling her eyes playfully. “That’s not what I said.”

“And yet, that’s what I heard,” Cassie teased with a wink.

Aurora chuckled, shaking her head. “I’m just saying I could use a fresh perspective—and you’ve always been annoyingly good at this.”

“Annoyingly good? From you, that’s a compliment of the highest order,” Cassie laughed, handing back the tablet. “Let’s go.”

They entered the patient’s room a few minutes later, the steady beeps of the machines echoing in the otherwise quiet space.

“Hello, Mrs. Hartley,” Aurora called out as she entered the room. “I’ve brought my colleague, Dr. Valentine, for a consult.”

Mrs. Hartley, who had been gazing out the window, turned her head on the pillow to greet them. Her eyes were warm as she took them in.

“Aren’t you two the prettiest little things,” she said softly. “It’s comforting to know my doctors are such accomplished young women.”

She pressed a button to raise the back of the bed. “Are either of you single? My son is, and he’s a lawyer. As handsome as his daddy was when he swept me off my feet nearly forty years ago.”

Cassie burst out laughing while Aurora blushed, unable to help feel a bit self-conscious.

“Sorry. Married,” Cassie held up her left hand with a smile.

“Well, I suppose your husband might object,” she added with a playful wink. “Maybe Dr. Emery, then?”

“Your son would be the lucky one in that scenario.” Cassie moved closer to the bed. “Now, I’ve reviewed your chart and Dr. Emery’s notes, but I’d like to ask you some questions…”

Aurora sighed in relief as Cassie tactfully ended the awkward conversation.

Was she really giving off such pathetic loser vibes that even her patients were trying to set her up?

A week later, Aurora leaned against the nurses’ station, taking the weight off her tired feet. She checked her team’s notes, making notations where needed. The sound of approaching footsteps and a throat clearing loudly caught her attention.

She looked up to see a man in his early to mid-thirties, tall and broad-shouldered, with an easy confidence in his stride. His three-piece suit looked custom-made—probably overkill for a warm summer day—and his tie was loosely knotted around his neck.

His hair was slightly tousled as if he’d run his hands through it too many times. Dark amber eyes reflected warmth and confidence, complementing his smooth, deep-toned skin.

“Dr. Emery?” he asked, his voice slightly low.

Aurora nodded, curiosity piqued. “Yes, that’s me. How can I help you?”

He extended his hand, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “I’m Logan, Logan Hartley. My mother, Joy Hartley, is one of your patients.”

Recognition dawned, and Aurora straightened, shaking his hand. “Of course, Mrs. Hartley. She’s recovering well after the surgery. I was just about to check on her.”

Logan’s smile widened, revealing a dimple on his left cheek. “That’s great to hear. She sings your praises every time I visit. Says you’re an angel in a lab coat.”

Aurora felt a slight blush creep up her neck. “I’m glad she’s in good spirits. She’s a wonderful woman.”

“She suggested—well, ordered, really,” Logan grinned, “that I introduce myself to you.” His eyes twinkled. “And I wouldn’t mind thanking the doctor who’s taken such good care of her.”

His tone was light, but there was something more in the way he looked at her—something that made Aurora’s pulse quicken just a bit.

Maybe it was the exhaustion from the last few weeks or the unexpected interest from a handsome man, but Aurora found herself smiling widely. “Thank you, but I’m just doing my job.”

Logan leaned against the counter beside her, close enough that she could catch the faint scent of his cologne—a mix of cedarwood and something citrusy. “Doing it very well, from what I hear. You must be really dedicated.”

Aurora sighed, a small, rueful smile playing on her lips. “I love what I do.”

“I can see that,” Logan said, his gaze lingering on her in a way that felt both mysterious and thrilling. “But I hope you also find time to enjoy life outside the hospital.”

The comment was casual, but the implication was clear, and Aurora felt her heart skip a beat. It had been a while since someone had looked at her like that and even longer since she had felt the desire to reciprocate.

A week ago, she’d wondered if the demands of her career would always be a barrier to her having a personal life. But here was a man who seemed intrigued, not deterred, by her passion for her work.

“I try.” Her voice was softer than intended. “Though it doesn’t always work out.”

Logan’s eyes met hers, holding them with an intensity that made her breath catch. “Maybe you just haven’t met the right person yet.”

The flirtation was unmistakable now, and Aurora found herself at a loss for words—something that rarely happened to her. She wasn’t used to the feeling of being seen as more than just a doctor. But the way he was looking at her made her feel breathless.

“Maybe,” she admitted, finally finding her voice.

Logan’s smile was slow and deliberate, sending a warm thrill through her. “We should fix that. When you’re not saving lives, of course.”

Aurora outwardly hesitated but her heart fluttered at the unspoken invitation. She wasn’t the type of woman to just go with the flow. But planning every aspect of her dating life hadn’t worked out, and neither had the various dating app profiles.

So, why not take a chance on something new?

“And by we, I really meant me,” he added hurriedly, his eyes swimming with amusement. “I’m asking you out, in case that wasn’t obvious.”

“I’d like that, Logan,” Aurora said, her smile matching his. “I’d like that a lot.”

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[strawbeaniie]

⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ First post goes out to Beelzebub These are some of my favorites that i've drawn as of recent :3!

[gambit-blogs]

Continuing the relationship with Ethan Ramsey

Takes place in the second half of book 2 and book 3

[sapphoschoices]

Sooo.. why can't we romance her again?

[linkysmommy]

Excited to let everyone know that I've finally finished my Open Heart Storyloom fic! It took me a while with all the different romance variants, but it's finished now. Shout out to my friends Orc and Shionch for continually getting after me to finish, and for helping me with the final romance variants when I was oh so stuck.

You can play the full story here if you're on PC, or if you're on mobile, can find it on the Storyloom app by searching "Open Heart: A Toxic Situation." I hope you enjoy this little story I've put together, and thanks to everyone who's read it ❤️

Note: There is currently a bug in the final chapter where Asian MMC is Hispanic MMC. The fix has been submitted, but it won't be live until tomorrow, most likely.

[choicesficwriterscreations]

Open Heart F/AtoW: Jun 23 - 29, 2024

✒️ = Fanfic | 📱 = Text Fics/Edits | 🎨 = Fanart Ⓜ️ = Mature Content 18+ | 🔥 = Explicit/NSFW 18+ 🏳️‍🌈 = LGBTQIA 🔸 = Pride Bingo

BRYCE LAHELA

New Discoveries ✒️ | Bryce Lahela, Ethan Ramsey, Tobias Carrick - @jerzwriter

ETHAN RAMSEY

Ethan and Jay OTP Character Sheets 🎨🏳‍🌈 | Ethan Ramsey x M!MC - @veatomis

Inconvenient Truths ✒️ | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @liaromancewriter

New Discoveries ✒️ | Bryce Lahela, Ethan Ramsey, Tobias Carrick - @jerzwriter

HARPER EMERY

An Unlikely Occurence ✒️Ⓜ | Tobias Carrick x Harper Emery - @coffeeheartaddict2

Harper Emery 🎨 | Harper Emery - @roseythorne

OPEN HEART MC

Happy Pride 🎨🏳‍🌈| F!MC x F!OC - artbyainna (IG) C: @jerzwriter 🔸

Jay Valentine Character Sheet 🎨 | M!MC - @veatomis

RAFAEL AVEIRO

Moving On (Series) ✒️ | Rafael Aveiro x F!MC - @rafasgirl23415 Chapter 51: Baby Drama - Part 1 Chapter 51: Baby Drama - Part 2

TOBIAS CARRICK

An Unlikely Occurence ✒️Ⓜ | Tobias Carrick x Harper Emery - @coffeeheartaddict2

New Discoveries ✒️ | Bryce Lahela, Ethan Ramsey, Tobias Carrick - @jerzwriter

CROSSOVER

Crimes of Passion / Open Heart

I Don't Quite Recall ✒️🏳‍🌈 | M!Trystan Thorne x Tobias Carrick - @jerzwriter 🔸

Main F/AtoW List: June 23 - 29, 2024

[bonesif]

You are a soldier.

The exile

Emery Belrai & Vethna Mevnrael

Word count: 3101

Warnings: graphic descriptions of injuries, angst

AO3 link

Emery Belrai, in all their flirting and carefree quips, has a knack for getting themself hurt. Vethna has noticed this. But Emery was /The Gilded Gorgon/— they've dealt with worse. They know how to handle themself. They can deal with this on their own... right?

Angsty drabble based on this injury writing prompt by @creativepromptsforwriting. Ao3 link is above!

[openheartfanfics]

Newly Added Fics

Aug 17 - 23, 2024  

🎭 Angst  |  🦚 Angsty Fluff  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series  |  📷 Edit  |  📱 TextFic  |  Ⓜ Mature

Aurora x M!OC

When Sparks Fly - @liaromancewriter ☁

Aurora Emery was no stranger to breakups, but what happened next was unexpected. Feat. F!MC

Ethan x F!MC

Relief - @cariantha ☁

In your HC, does Sawyer have any long-term effects from the chemical attack or its treatment? [Hurt/Comfort]

Summer Hideaway - @jerzwriter ☁

Kaycee has had an exceptionally rough week. That's when her secret boyfriend, Ethan, comes up with a plan to help them both recoup. [Hurt/Comfort; Vacation]

2 Weeks - @genevievemd 📸📱

Baby Lizzie is two weeks old today!

Open Heart MC

High - @liaromancewriter 📸

Cassie takes great pleasure in trolling Max after he and Sienna become official.

Rafael x F!MC

My Light In The Darkness - @rafasgirl23415 📸

Casey is surprised when she finds Luana has taken a photo of her cradling Isabelle.

Sienna x F!MC

Coffee & Chat - @rafasgirl23415 📸

Sienna meets Casey after Ava & Rafa’s 5 day old check up. [Platonic]

Pancakes, Coffee & Baby Snuggles - @rafasgirl23415 📸

Casey waits for Sienna after they both attended the babies’ 5 day check ups. [Platonic]

Sienna x M!OC

My Loves - @rafasgirl23415 📸

Sienna posts a photo of Ava & Rafa napping together in matching outfits the day after she is discharged from hospital.

Summer Getaway - @liaromancewriter 📸📱

Sienna spends a relaxing weekend with her sister.

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SUBMIT OPEN HEART FICS & WRITERS HERE

[nightravens-therapycircle]

A Commentary on P.E. Uniforms

Deuce: "What are you doing?" Ace: "Nothing." Deuce: "You're staring at Emery." Ace: "And that's a crime?" Jack: "It is when she's stretching." Ace: "THAT'S NOT IT. It's just… She's wearing shorts." Epel: "I'm wearing shorts." Ace: "That's not what I mean! I mean like… haven't you noticed that hers are… uh… shorter than ours?" Deuce, Epel, Jack: "… 🤔 " Epel: "Now that you mention it…" Deuce: "I thought that was just a girl thing." Jack: "Have you ever thought that maybe it's for more mobility? Less fabric, less air resistance and less things that get caught when she's doing her routines." Ace: "I mean, I guess. It's just weird. Why are girls' shorts shorter than boys'? It makes no sense to me." Deuce: "Ace, are you trying to say you want to wear short shorts?" Ace: "NO!" Epel: "He has the legs for it." Ace: "Shut up!" Emery [Yuu]: "What are you guys talking about over here?" Ace, Deuce, Jack, Epel: "Nothing!"

[thelonewolfstar]

I've been so busy lately that I'm only just getting around to reading this chapter. I wish Olivia was a canon option I would pick Olivia over other LIs in a heartbeat.

Thank you for providing us with this book, although I'm disappointed that they didn't include Poppy or Aurora Emery, at least in Open Heart Book 1. I’ve been dying to romance these two along with Olivia. Sure, we got to romance Poppy at the end of QB2, but I would love a chapter where we get to play as Poppy during her moments with MC. They've done that in The Dalton Affairs. I want to see Poppy's inner thoughts whenever she hooks up with MC.

Why did Olivia’s earrings change the moment she gets rid of her clothes? Is this some kind of glitch?

[jerzwriter]

A Tall Order

✨ Ho-Ho-Ho! This year, I'm Secret Santa to the lovely @zealouscanonindeer! You were such an important part of the Choices Open Heart fandom this year, and I know I speak for many when I say that we're so grateful you're here! ✨

❄️I also want to thank @choicesfandomappreciation for hosting this and so many wonderful events throughout the year! You're one of the big reasons our little fandom continues to go strong! ❄️

✨I hope you enjoy this commission of Aspen, Ethan, and their new snow friend created by @weetlebeetle. Here's a little drabble to accompany it! ✨

❄️ Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!❄️

Book: Open Heart Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC Characters: Aurora Emery, Jackie Varma, Sienna Trinh, Tobias Carrick Rating: Teen Words: 867 Summary: It's a snowy lunch break at Edenbrook.

The temperature may have been hovering just above freezing, but that wasn't enough to keep Aspen indoors this lunch break. Not the grounds surrounding Edenbrook were blanketed in beautiful, freshly fallen snow, just waiting to be enjoyed. If that didn't make her happy enough, she managed to wrangle a few friends and co-workers to join her, multiplying her joy.

As the group exited Edenbrook, they were astounded to see just how quiet the streets of Boston could be during a snowstorm, but the silence wouldn't last much longer... not with this crew entering the scene.

Sienna was the first to return to the days of childhood glory, tossing herself on the ground and flailing her arms and legs about.

"Ah! This is so cool!" she squealed as the others looked on.

"It looks downright cold to me," Aurora rebuffed.

"Hey, Trihn," Tobias jumped in. "Just makin' sure you're enjoying yourself, and this isn't some sort of a medical emergency."

Sienna jumped from the spot where she had been lying and gestured widely at her creation.

"It's a snow angel," she proclaimed. "Didn't you ever make a snow angel as a child?"

"Nope," he replied. "Never did. I guess what wasn't my thing."

"That may not have been, but I know what was!" Jackie yelled as a large snowball smacked Dr. Carrick on the side of the face.

"SNOWBALL FIGHT!" Aspen yelled, and it was every person for themselves as total chaos ensued.

Several minutes later, the cold and breathless crew was laughing like schoolchildren.

"I have to admit, this was fun!" Aurora announced. "But maybe we should start heading back in. There is a large mug of hot chocolate with my name on it."

"No!" Aspen hollered, turning all heads her way. "Not... not yet."

Tobias took a look around and noticed there was one doctor that Aspen hadn't been able to convince. Snow crunching under his feet, he walked over with a look of sympathy.

"Look, I know you love the guy... but even you can't make that curmudgeonly old man come out to play in the snow."

A look of determination crossed her face, and she smiled. "Lunch break isn't over... and besides, there is one more thing I want to do before we go inside... Ethan, or no Ethan."

Leaning over, she began rolling snow to form the base of what would become a very impressive snowman. Sienna, Jackie, and Aurora eagerly joined in to help when Tobias announced he'd go fetch warm beverages for all.

They were excited when they heard footsteps headed their way, but they were surprised to see another doctor headed their way. With a North Face jacket tossed over his scrubs, they couldn't tell if Ethan was amused or annoyed as he approached.

"You look cold," he deadpanned.

"What an observation!" Jackie mocked. "Now it's crystal clear how you graduated top of your class at Hopkins."

But, captivated by the way Aspen's eyes lit up when she saw him coming near, Ethan paid her no mind.

"Just in the nick of time!" She announced.

"For what?" He asked. "To drag you inside and stave off frostbite?"

"Probably that, too," she laughed, placing a large snowman's head in his hands with a thud.

"What's this?" he asked, leading Jackie to sigh with frustration.

"It's the head of a snowman! Jeez... Hopkins standards have really been going down, haven't they?"

"I know it's the head of a snowman," he defended. "I'm asking why Aspen gave it to me."

"Because you're tall enough to place it on his neck. I've sort of been struggling with that."

"Uhh, Aspen, aren't you supposed to put the head on and then decorate it."

"Sure, if you want to take the standard approach, but I'm anything but standard."

With a snort and a tender half-smile on his lips, Ethan was about to carry out the task, but not before being subjected to one more round of teasing.

"Well, look who made it outside," Tobias sneered, giving Aspen a wink. "That's some fairy dust you've got there, kid!"

Aspen gave a little bow behind Ethan. But Tobias wasn't done.

"What have you done to the snowman?" He continued. "Leave it to you to decapitate him."

"Decap.. decap... I'm not decapitating him. I'm putting the head on top."

Handing the paper coffee cups to the others, Tobias smirked wickedly. "As a testament to my personal growth, I will refrain from turning that statement into an inappropriate comment."

"OK, boys! Can we wrap this up and get back inside?" Jackie protested. "I can no longer feel my toes."

"Fine," Ethan said as he secured the snowman's head on top, to Aspen's delight.

Clapping her mittened hands together, she slipped under Ethan's arm and declared. "You're my hero!"

"Oh, I think I'm going to be sick," Jackie mumbled as Tobias clinked his cup against hers.

"I'll drink to that," he agreed.

"Hey! Did you get me one of those," Ethan asked, gesturing to the beverages.

"Nope. Thought you were still inside."

Beginning to shiver, Aspen decided inside was where they all should be, and in the same way, she got everyone outside, she began to shepherd them back to warmth.

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