#memoriesovergifts22

[bimboothefool]

A very special thanks to @smittenroses for inviting me to this memories over gifts event!! Apologies for my late story entry my life's been quite hectic, but hopefully in 2023 I'll be able to create my art more often! Merry belated Christmas or whichever holiday you're celebrating and a Happy New Year!! Now enough talk time for the show to begin!!

Frost settled itself against the windows that protected you and the rest of the others that live within the manor.

Currently you were reading Robbie and Memory a story, that being the Nutcracker Prince. Every time Christmas or any other holiday they'd always want you to read them a story relating to the respective holiday. It was practically tradition at this point, but it was a welcomed one.

You suggested that a story like this calls for a warm mug of hot chocolate and cookies for this occasion. They happily agreed and you put a bookmark, made your way towards the kitchen. Once you went inside with Memory and Robbie, you saw a familiar face and puppy.

“Oh hello (Y/n), Robbie. And you too Memory! What brings you three here?” Victor's amber eyes looked at you with fondness as Wick scampered over to the two children happily. “We're just here to make hot cocoa and cookies to accompany the story I'm reading.” You smiled back at Victor.

“Is that so?” Victor asked and Memory hummed eagerly as the blonde haired man laughed airily.

“Do you wanna help us?” Robbie asks awaiting Victor's answer and he nods. “Oh of course. Let's get to it.” The two kids cheered as Wick wagged his tail with glee.

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After the cookies and warm cocoa were made, you invited Victor to join you. He agrees and lends a helping hand, once at the library you all sat down.

Memory and Robbie eagerly awaited with baited breath as you opened the red and gold book. “Now where was I..?” You hummed as Victor sat alongside you enjoying the warmth the mug of hot chocolate and your smile provided.

~~

Both Robbie and Memory fell asleep a little after they finished their drinks, Wick slept as he was nestled in between them. You felt Victor nudged your side and your heart warmed at the wholesome sight before you.

“Let's get them back to their rooms.” You agreed with Victor's suggestion. Victor held Memory and you carried Robbie. Wick yawned and stretched, shaking off his sleepiness. He walked with the two of you.

“That story always excites me, especially whenever I imagine the scenes.” Victor's smile held fondness for that memory. “Really, now. I find myself casting our friends in those roles sometimes.” This piqued Victor's interest.

You both started chattering about who'd be what in the Nutcracker. “Vera as the Sugar Plum Fairy sounds oddly fitting for her!” Victor chuckled at the idea and he added in. “Luca would probably be the Rat King, given how much energy he exudes.” You laughed at the mental image that he's painted in your head.

Soon you blurted out. “I think you'd be the Prince.” Victor's amber eyes widened as his jaw slightly dropped. “Oh sorry, was that a bit too out there??” You worriedly asked, hoping you didn't startle him.

Victor shook his head and mumbled out, with a flustered smile. “Personally I see you as Clara… Truthfully I wouldn't mind protecting you…” You stopped with your heartbeat picking up speed. “Really..?” Your voice was soft for that moment, he nodded with a loving look in his eyes. “Of course, you'll always be the one who I'll cherish and adore.”

You couldn't contain your smile, even after all these years or however long you two have been lovers in this manor. He still knew what to say that makes his words feel like Cupid's arrow. The two of you are always falling in love over and over again.

“Same goes for you Victor…”

~~

Once the two kids were back in their rooms, you two headed for the ballroom. You took notice of the entrance, a mistletoe was hanging above the two of you. “What are you looking at?” Victor's amber eyes trail to your line of sight as he feels his heart flutter. “O–Oh…”

“It's tradition isn't it?” You cheekily teased, tapping your lips. “Ye–Yes it is…” You cupped his cheeks and went in for a soft romantic kiss. He slowly kisses you back, enjoying the warmth of the kiss.

The two of you broke the kiss and stared into each other's eyes lovingly. “Shall we make haste and dance the night away?” You hummed yes to Victor's question. He took your hand, placing a light kiss on your knuckles. He held your arm as he led you to the large ballroom. Ready to dance with you to his heart's content.

[smittenroses]

Memories are better than Gifts - Interest check

Ah yes, Christmas, it's coming up, isn't it?

Christmas is an amazing time of year, one of which we can celebrate love, joy and... *checks smudged hand* real people? No no, we're on tumblr, we're lonely fuckers so we're celebrating fictional crushes and OTPs instead.

This idea has been brewing in my mind for a while so I decided to open up the concept to anyone who wants to join, not only to celebrate the year that has come and gone in nearly a blink of an eye, but to celebrate the amazing people I have met in this community.

The collab focuses on the concept of memories that are more precious than any gift, be it soft moments or ones that are made better with the love and support of another.

Status: CLOSED

DEADLINES

Interest check ends: November 30th (Australian time), 16 days after this post. Date fics due: 15th December (Australian time) Masterlist published: December 20th (Australian time)

What's the dress code? (RULES AND REGULATIONS)

You must be following me — new followers are always welcome and you are free to unfollow after the event has finished.

In order to make sure everyone is comfortable, I please ask that you do not write "problematic"* content with the intent of romanticisation — now before you come running at me, pitchforks blazing, this accounts for things such as teacher/student (and similar relationships), paedophilia, racist, transphobic, ableist, etc, content, essentially things that will defiantly cause a stir if it's meant to be portrayed in a romantic light. This however does not include things such as trauma and recovery, mention of past events, age gaps between adults*, etc. Darkfic is also allowed. — *I define problematic content as things that defiantly are considered taboo and frowned upon, hence the wording of this particular rule. — *for age gaps, please do not play on the troupe of the older person waiting for the younger person to come of age, that's creepy. — no age ups are allowed for this collab.

In order to ensure fairness, double-ups are allowed but I am only accepting 3 per character or ship — people enjoy certain characters or ships and that is perfectly fine, being that this is a non-fandom specific collab, but I have to ensure some sort of variety exists. However, should someone drop from the collab and they have a ship or character that was in demand, I can open up that spot for the next person that had requested for that character.

Multiple entries are allowed — however, like the rule prior, there is a limit; one blog is allowed two characters/ships or a character and a ship each.

You do not need to write about Christmas in particular — if you have another Holiday that is celebrated instead of Christmas and want to write about it (e.g Hanukkah), it is 100% accepted; not everyone celebrates Christmas.

How to RSVP (joining the collab)

To join, just send me an ask in which includes your blog name (if you're anon), the character or ship you wish to write for, the fandom and what type of memory you wish to cover. You are 100% allowed to specify AUs and tropes that you wish to cover. — example: smittenroses, Albedo (Genshin Impact), watching the snow fall, modern AU, engagements.

Once you have submitted interest, please reblog this post.

If you are wishing to participate in the NSFW part of the collab (all participants for that half will need to be 18 or older), please direct your asks to @/corruptedroses instead

If you plan on posting to AO3, Wattpad, Quotev, FF.net, etc, please also include that in your ask.

Setting the Table (Requirements)

All submissions are to be written works, however, art is allowed to be included as well if it is a part of your submission(s).

All fics are to be at least 500 words minimum, there is no maximum and you are encouraged to go wild.

Content will be split across two master lists, across two blogs: sfw (smittenroses) and NSFW (corruptedroses), the second one will be hidden behind the new community feature as to protect anyone who is a part of it.

please tag with #memoriesovergifts22 and tag me in it when you're done! Due to the specific Holidays surrounding the collab, fics are asked to be done no later than the 20th of December, the finished list will be published on the 24th of December.

[smittenroses]

teabreakpancakes, scaramouche (Genshin Impact), first christmas where in he wasn't alone, modern AU

Boop

[smittenroses]

Mirology, Identity V cast, Christmas dinner

boop

[smittenroses]

Aesopsdolly,Galatea [Identity v ] , Platonic hanging out in the snow

boop (love galatea fr)

[smittenroses]

Bluegamerchick, Margaretha and Norton (Identity V), Romantic, Baking Cookies, Modern AU, Will Be Posted on Ao3

I FORGOT TO BOOP YOU IN, BOOP