#soldier!derek

[paceprompting]

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Square Completed: Reread an Old Fave

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Cornerstone

E | Complete | 6/6 | 83,738 | Sterek

Suffering from PTSD, ex-Marine Derek Hale moves back to Beacon Hills to open a bookshop and find a calmer life. That’s where he meets Stiles, completely by accident. Stiles is talkative, charming and curious. Somehow, despite the fact that he’s blind, he’s able to read Derek like no one else.

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This was actually a bit of a difficult square for me, because I suck at bookmarking fics--even ones that I adore. But, perhaps it speaks for itself that this fic has stayed in the recesses of my brain for years since the first time that I read it.

And hopefully now, I will start bookmarking better...

[a-bucky-a-day]

| FALCON & WINTER SOLDIER (2020) #1

By Derek Landy and Federico Vicentini

[justjensenanddean]

Jensen Ackles with the "Gen V" cast (x| x)

[rowinablacks-moodboardsandstims]

I can't trust my own mind. So, until they figure out how to get this stuff out of my head I think going back under is the best thing...for everybody

Teen Wolf + Tragic Heroes

Derek Hale + Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier for @axelwolf8109

[lasaraconor]

[sexyvixen7]

A BTS shot with Jensen and the "Gen V" cast.

[eggcompany]

I’m sorry but his dead wife/family/best friend and large voluptuous breasts have ensnared me. I am captured by his soggy depressed little demeanor and bulging muscles. His globe like rear and tear filled eyes have fused my very soul to him. This fictional man. This meow meow.

[beautyofdeanwinchester]

Jensen with Gen V cast

[drgrlfriend]

Fic Stats Meme

Rules: Give us the links to your fic with the most hits, second most kudos, third most comments, fourth most bookmarks, fifth most words, and fic with the least words.

Most Hits: No surprise there. I'm constantly amazed by how fantastically this fic was received in such a big fandom. Windows

Summary:

Derek has a new neighbor who won't stop looking.

Excerpt:

“You’re blind,” Derek said flatly, the anger draining from him so suddenly he felt almost woozy. His vision cleared, his claws sliding back into blunt fingernails.

“Thanks for the memo, genius,” the kid said acidly. “I can still fucking defend myself, so don’t take another damn step.”

“Fuck, I...I’m sorry,” Derek stuttered.

“What?!” The kid’s brow crinkled. “I mean — what?! You’re fucking sorry!?” His lips thinned into a harsh line. “What, is this some kinda Hallmark movie where you’re discovering the error of your ways because you don’t want to rob a blind person?! That’s fucking condescending, man. I’ll have you know that —”

“Just, wait.” Derek interrupted what was apparently the start of a convincing argument as to why he should rob the kid after all, feeling his head start to spin. “This is — it’s a misunderstanding. I’m — I’m not robbing you. You’re — you’re safe, okay? I’m taking three steps back. Just — just let me explain.”

“Explain why you came busting into my apartment? Yeah, go right ahead, man, I can’t wait to hear this epic tale.”

Second-most Kudos: Layover

Excerpt:

Big, serious brown eyes were staring right into his from only a few inches away. The child had clambered half over the arm of Derek’s chair to study him at close range, her little rosebud mouth pursed in concentration.

“Uh.” Derek couldn’t look away as the girl reached out one pudgy hand and patted him gently on the cheek. Her scent was soft and sweet and somehow a bit familiar, just enough to keep Derek from shying away. Derek didn’t know too much about kids but he guessed this one was probably three years old or so, head still oversized in proportion to the short limbs and round little belly.

She seemed fascinated with Derek’s beard, eyes widening further under incredibly thick lashes as she petted Derek’s cheek some more, smoothing down the short stubble. Finally she grinned widely. “Good wuff.”

Derek jerked upright, hands clenching on the edge of his seat. Did she just say?...

“CJ!” The child was suddenly gone, lifted up by a strong, tattooed forearm around her little potbelly. “You scared the he— heck out of me! What have I told you about wandering — Derek?”

Third-most Comments:

Lucky in Love

Summary:

Clint is only a couple of sips into his cardboard cup of coffee, his brain barely out of neutral, which is probably why it takes him so long to realize that some damn psycho is trying to kidnap his dog.

Excerpt:

“I’m not some charity case,” Bucky says pugnaciously.

“I didn’t think you were,” Clint answers back readily enough. “I mean, I can tell you’re fucked up for sure, but of the two of us, I’m probably the bigger disaster. My sleep schedule is shit, and I drink coffee straight from the pot. I sing in the shower even though I’m deaf as fuck. I have arrows everywhere because I’m an archer — did I tell you that? And I was raised in a literal circus, so I’m not exactly domestic. Let’s see, what else?” He squints down at the ground, rubbing the back of his neck. “Oh, yeah, I won the building in a poker game with the Russian mafia and every once in awhile they show up and try to take it back, but usually I handle it, no problem. Uh...”

Clint happens to looks up and Bucky’s eyes are wide, his mouth hanging open. Clint’s hand freezes where he’s rubbing the back of his neck, suddenly embarrassed. Yeah, when you put it all out there at once, it doesn’t sound so good.

Fourth-most Bookmarks: Layover again. That's a bit of a surprise!

Fifth-most Words:

Freedom's Reach

Summary:

Clint is about to move on when his eyes drift up to the lettering at the top of the window.

FREE PASSAGE TO THE WEST!

Clint knows that the circus folk mock him — call him too trusting, too soft-hearted — but even he knows nothing in this life comes free. The words puzzle him, and he reads them again carefully to make sure he hasn’t made a mistake.

His eyes are drawn to one posting at the very bottom corner, different from the others. This one is sun-faded and starting to yellow, curling at the corners. Clint crouches down, brow furrowing and lips moving as he sounds out the unfamiliar words.

Western Man Seeking a Husband — I am a kind and unassuming man of good financial means seeking a helpmate and companion. I have lost my arm in the service of our Union, but am otherwise free from disease. I am not particular as to looks, but am seeking an individual of equal youth and vivacity with whom I can share my affection and devotion. I am a man of quiet habits, moderate temperament, and kind disposition and would seek the same in my husband.

Fewest Words: Some of my ficlets in the Tumblr Ficlets compilation would probably count, but for freestanding fics it's this one:

The Set-Up

Excerpt:

“Y’know,” Steve starts, and Bucky’s jaw clenches instinctively. “Clint likes baseball. Or, at least, I think I saw him watching a game once. I mean, he was taking a nap in the lounge so I’m not sure if the game was on accidentally, but he didn’t change the channel when he woke up. Maybe you should ask him if he wants to catch a game some time? I mean, it’s not Ebbet’s Field, but Citi isn’t so bad, even if it is Queens…”

Bucky leans back on the couch, turns up the volume on the game, and tries his hardest to tune Steve out.

This was fun! Tagging anyone who wants to play.

[murc0ck]

So what if my comfort characters are killers? atleast they look good doing it

[derekklenadaily]

| HAPPY WORLD THEATRE DAY! 🎭

[a-bucky-a-day]

| FALCON & WINTER SOLDIER (2020) #2

By Derek Landy and Federico Vicentini

[buckysbvtch3]

I could so fix him.

[spookyblazecoffee]

Honestly all of the Lahey Brothers have been a Soldier, a Poet, or a King at different times in their lives.

[audhdnight]

So I’m ace, but not aro. In fact I think I’m probably hyper-romantic, if that’s even a thing. (Or maybe it’s just the adhd hyper focusing on my person idk)

ANYWAYS, despite my love of all things romantic, I really really wish platonic love was more focused on in media. Especially in m/m relationships. I’ve been called homophobic several times for not shipping two male characters when in reality I truly just don’t see their dynamic as romantic. (And this isn’t to say you can’t ship them in fanon, ship whatever you want I’m just saying I don’t see support for it in canon)

For example: Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers. I always read their dynamic as much more of a brotherly situation than romantic tension or whatever the shit. Like. I hate the insinuation that two men cannot be affectionate to each other (EVEN AND ESPECIALLY PHYSICALLY) without it being romantic. I mean, if you want to talk about Bucky and Sam, that I totally see. But not Steve.

A similar thing would be Reid and Morgan. Morgan is very much a hugger, he touches peoples faces and is physically affectionate in general to the people he loves. He does it with Rossi, he does it with JJ, he does it with Emily, and he obviously does it with Garcia. So why is it only read as romantic with Reid? They literally even refer to each other as brothers in the show.

Idk… it just feels weirdly misogynistic to act like manly men are not affectionate to other men, that’s for the gays. Can’t they be just as platonically loving as women can?

This post kind of got sidetracked, the original thought I had that prompted me to write it was that I’d really LOVE to have a book or show or movie or whatever that’s like, a romance story without the romance? I want to see the progression of how they bond and grow closer and open up to each other and begin to trust and rely on each other. I want to see the strangers-reluctant allies-tentative friends-extremely close pipeline in an entirely platonic relationship. They don’t fall in love. They don’t have any sexual tension. The ending isn’t some vague hint that a romantic relationship might be in their future. They’re just friends.

If that exists, can someone point me in the right direction? And if not… I want to write it myself but my executive dysfunction and WIP graveyard are saying no. Idk. Maybe some day.