#sweetmidnights fic

[itsmaybitheway]

WiP Wednesday 13/03

Thank you @wordsofhoneydew @magicandarchery @onthewaytosomewhere @suseagull04 @getmehighonmagic @sunnysideprince @priincebutt for the tags!!! I’m so sorry if I’ve missed someone I’ve been in and out of meetings and transporting to those meetings all day <3<3<3

Happy wip Wednesday tho!!! This week @happiness-of-the-pursuit made a comment about how my horrible stay-alive-during-law-school-finals-week juice should be in a fic and I ran with it, so there you guys go!!

It was inadvisable. Alex knew it was inadvisable the first time he did it, and he knew it the second time he did it. By the third time he was so high on caffeine, his hands were shaking, but one might argue attending law school was inadvisable as well. So Red-Bull lattes it is.

And it’s not like he meant to create this monstrous concoction in the first place. The milk his annoyingly perfect and considerate asshole of a roommate placed on his desk, along with a can of already opened Red-Bull, the cinnamon shaker and the mug holding his three shot of espressos (waiting for the addition of milk to his liking, decreasing by the increase of his stress level) were all next to each other. So when he accidentally picked the can and poured the contents of it inside his mug, it wasn’t on purpose.

But it got him an A on his Constitution Law paper so the next time he had a big dead-line coming up he did it again.

And now after mainlining three of them, running across campus for his Tort Law final, the tightness in his chest seems like a predictable outcome. What Alex doesn’t expect is for his arms to go tingly and lose the sensation in his legs. His vision goes blurry, the ground coming closer and closer. And the last thing his mind registers before it all goes black is the incessant ringing in his phone and Henry’s contact name- ‘HRH Dickhead 💩’ popping up on his screen.

As always this is an open tag to anyone who wants to participate and some no-pressure attached tags are under the cut!!! So sorry if you already posted and I missed it, like I said I had to adult all day and I hate it 😔 and if you guys don’t wanna be tagged lmk!!

@agame-writes @affectionatelyrs @absolute-audacity @anchoredarchangel @anincompletelist @bitbybitwrites @cha-melodius @cheesecurdsgravyandfries @cricketnationrise @clottedcreamfudge @daisymae-12 @dumbpeachjuice @emmalostinwonderland @everwitch-magiks @firenati0n @gayrootvegetable @heybuddy-drabbles @hgejfmw-hgejhsf @inexplicablymine @indestructibleheart @indomitable-love @i-am-freyja @junebugclaremontdiaz @kiwiana-writes @littlemisskittentoes @lizzie-bennetdarcy @msmarvelouswinchester @myheartalivewrites @ninzied @nocoastposts @orchidscript @porcelainmortal @read-and-write- @rmd-writes @sweetmidnights @sherryvalli @smc-27 @songliili @theprinceandagcd @three-drink-amy @zwiazdziarka

[imagining-in-the-margins]

CM Valentine's Day Fic Recs

Hey friends! I'm back with another Rec List of Fics revolving around Valentine's Day! As always, big thanks to my friends and @dreatine in particular for your recommendations!

If you write/already have a fic about Valentine's Day please let me know and I’ll add it here! Any and all (legal) pairings/ships allowed.

S.R./Fem!Reader NSFW

Saint Valentine by @imagining-in-the-margins: Spencer spends Valentine’s Day with Reader.

Of Lace and Love by @squiggledrop: It is Valentine’s Day, and Spencer has a romantic night planned for Reader, but she has other plans in mind.

A Hallmark Affair by @andiebeaword: For two years, Reader flirts with and buys presents for her crush. Little does she know a single card is what’ll make him snap.

Dr. Reid’s Lonely Hearts Club by @beelmons: [PolyAm, Spencer/Reader/Hotch] When everyone gets the evening off, only three people remain in the office, the lonely hearts come together to not feel so alone on the most romantic day of the year.

S.R./Fem!Reader (SFW)

Maddening One, My Goddess by @imagining-in-the-margins: Spencer hooked up with a goddess on February 13 and almost immediately comes to regret it when he attends a pre-planned Valentine's Day blind date.

Got a Crush On You by @andiebeaword: Spencer is dating again. Reader sabotages every one.

Love Notes & Lipstick Kisses by @andiebeaword: Spencer hated Valentine’s Day. Reader decided she wanted to make this one special for him.

The Not Valentine's Date by @kingdom-by-the-sea: Mutual pining, an office bet, and baby sitting make for an interesting Valentine’s Day between Spencer and Hotch’s daughter.

My Sweet Valentine by @samuel-de-champagne-problems: Spencer finds himself thinking about his firsts…and the one he has yet to accomplish.

One Love Token by @judeswhore: Spencer is more than happy about his not-so-innocent valentine’s day gift.

Closing Time by @radiant-reid: Spencer hasn't ever thought about how to tell you he likes you until he has a little too much to drink on Valentine's Day

Keep reading for other Characters/Pairings!

The Hunt of Love by @90spumkin: Spencer sends Reader on a scavenger hunt for her to find the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift.

A Galaxy of Love by @90spumkin: It’s Spencer and Reader’s first Valentin’s Day together.

Happy Valentine's Day by @speed-reiding: In which Spencer gives Reader a letter.

One Hell of a Valentine's Day by @moeyy-writes: In which Spencer and Reader discuss Valentine's plans on the jet.

Beautiful by @spencerreidsmiles: In which Spencer makes Reader feel beautiful.

First Official Valentine's by @babymetaldoll: Spencer has no idea what to do for Valentine’s Day. After all, he has never had a girlfriend before.

That Wasn't For You by @wheelsup: Spencer receives a Valentine that Reader intended to give to someone else.

No Plans by @wheelsup: Reader has no plans for Valentine’s Day, so she hangs out with Spencer instead. An accidental date ensues.

Paper Rings by @reidyoulikeabook: Drunken Valentine's Day with Spencer at a kid's party.

Emily Prentiss/Fem!Reader (SFW)

Daffodils by @urwarriorangel: In which Emily gives Reader flowers.

With a Turn of Phrase by @sweetmidnight: Emily was Reader's high school sweethearts but the two had to part after graduation. Until now.

Candy Hearts by @girlswholikehotolderwomen: In which Emily spends the second Valentine's Day with her girlfriend.

Aaron Hotchner/Fem!Reader

The Love Profile by @reidscanehand: (SFW, Series) Everyone in the BAU knows that Reader and Hotch are meant for each other, but they're at a loss at how to get the two together.

Be Mine by @ssahotchswife: (NSFW) A misunderstanding after a Christmas party hookup leads to heartbreak. A Valentine’s miracle may be necessary.

Valentine's Day by @hotchs-bitch: (SFW) Reader's second Valentine's celebration with Hotch.

Character/Character Pairings (SFW)

A Year in the Life: February by @gaelic-symphony: [Temily] A vignette from the married life of Tara and Emily.

Be Mine by @masterwords: [Hotchgan] Hotch is a sucker for Valentine's Day. He's' also got it bad for Derek.

A Valentine's Surprise by @justiceforralvez: [Ralvez] Spencer surprises Luke with (an attempt at) a romantic evening.

[blackbird-brewster]

2023 CM Femslash Fic Recs

See Bottom of Post for Other Fic Recs

My faves + fics submitted By my followers As always, please check tags on each fic before reading. Don’t forget to show your love in the comments section. Let’s celebrate the femslash authors in our fandom!

Tara/Emily (Temily):

[from afar] by just_a_torn_up_masterpiece Rated: G || WC: 477

[Drowning, No Sign of Land] by @illegalcerebral Rated: T || WC: 1379

[Matching Colours] by PepperSpicedLatte Rated: G || WC: 2286

[Often] by w00t4ewan Rated: E || WC: 3083

[something to get us across the universe] by LtTanyaBoone Tara & Emily (Friendship) Rated: T || WC: 3248

[A Year in the Life] by thelarkascending (@gaelic-symphony) Rated: T || Multi-Chap || WC: 7270+ (WIP)

JJ/Tara (Jara):

[Personal Prayer] by @ellegreenawayslover Rated: T || WC: 837

[playing with fire] by orphan_account Rated: E || WC: 2877

[Waiting For You] by w00t4ewan Rated: G || WC: 3467

[New Emotion] by w00t4ewan Rated: T || WC: 6279

[Quiet Love] by w00t4ewan Rated: T || WC: 22,263

Other Femslash:

[Fooled Around (and Fell in Love) - Part 3] by w00t4ewan JJ/Emily/Tara, Tara/Rebecca Rated: E || Multi-Chap || WC: 220,000

[Love Abundant] by sweetmidnights Emily/Tara/Penelope Rated: G || WC: 2151

[Cut to the Feeling] by w00t4ewan Tara/Rebecca/JJ Rated: E || Multi-Chap || WC: 19,377

[Nothing But The Truth] by MadameCissy JJ/Alex Rated: N/A || Multi-Chap || WC: 32,345

[Hope (is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have)] by ellegreenawayslover Elle/OFC Rated: E || Multi-Chap || WC: 53,897+ (WIP)

[Distract me] by onthinax Emily/Ashley Rated: N/A || WC: 430

x Reader Fics:

[Translucent - Alex/Reader] by Kattwyllie (@storiesofsvu) Rated: E || WC: 4185

[For I Have Sinned - Tara/Reader] by Kattwyllie (@storiesofsvu) Rated: E || WC: 3181

[Not a Peep] by Kattwyllie (@storiesofsvu) Rated: E || WC: 2652

[Room 241 - JJ/Emily/Reader] by mournful_shapes Rated: E || WC: 2912

>> More CM Femslash Fic Recs Under the Cut

2023 Rec Lists: [JJ/Emily] || [Tara/Emily + Other Femslash]

2022 Rec Lists: [JJ/Emily] || [Tara/Emily] || [Other Femslash] My Fanfic Master Lists: [JJ/Emily] || [Tara/Emily] || [JJ/Tara]

Also check out my past [Friday Fic Recs]

[gaelic-symphony]

I was tagged by @blackbird-brewster

Last song: Im Nin'alu- Ofra Haza

Last Movie/Show: Abbott Elementary!!!! I'm so glad it's back!

Favorite Color: Light blue

Savory, sweet, or spicy: Savory

Last thing I searched: MARC train schedule Baltimore to DC

Current Obsession: Now that Abbott is back the work wives brainrot is too! I'm also obsessed with my Sims 3 game and my usual media hyperfixations.

Last book: The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman. It's the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series, which I love!

Last fic: I've been reading this Avanine slow burn fic on ao3. The world needs more Avanine slow burn!

Looking forward to: Purim, new Abbott episodes, warm weather, Marin Alsop coming back to the BSO

Tag, You're It: (no pressure) @sassymoon @deeplywornletters @sweetmidnights @prentiss-theorem @gayalfredprufrock @5ivebyfive

[temilyrights]

Three Fics Tag Game

rules: recommend us 3 of your fics. 1 that is “most popular” and 2 that are “hidden gems!”

thank you for the tag @gaelic-symphony💜

most popular fic: with a little luck

addison montgomery x reader fic where reader comes clean about their feelings for addison

i’m actually really surprised this is my most popular fic, i had no idea😅 i’d assumed it would be an emily x reader one!

hidden gem one: stay

alex blake x reader fic with a bittersweet ending. reader asks alex to stay after 9x24

it’s short (770 words) but it’s one of my favourites. it hurt to write but i love me some painful alex content🥲

hidden gem two: resisting you was always impossible

temily fic. one bed trope. where emily has no chill when being forced to share a bed with tara.

this is a little rough. it’s the first and only temily fic i’ve posted. “hidden gem” is probably too strong a term because it’s not written very well, but temily always deserves more attention💜

tagging (no pressure): @sweetmidnights @spacecowboyhotch @dalexandriag16 @deadravenclaw

[itsmaybitheway]

WiP Wednesday 27/03

Thank you @wordsofhoneydew @onthewaytosomewhere @dragonflylady77 @hgejfmw-hgejhsf @sunnysideprince and @junebugclaremontdiaz for the tags <3<3<3

Your girl is still SUPER SICK so I’m leaving you a little snippet of my latest finished fic All The Fics Lead Back To You

The heavy duvet covering his shoulders does less to keep him warm and cozy than strong arms wrapped around him, the sturdy presence of Henry’s heartbeat, trapped in his chest, echoing in Alex’s back. “I love you, H. And I love how you love me. I love your words, they reach inside my soul, carve a place for themselves, and reside there forever.” He slurs thick with sleep. “I hope I can manage to express what I feel for you as well as you do before I die. I only have a lifetime to try.”

He hears Henry murmur into his ear before he lets sleep take him. “If I had known how a mere look from you could bend me to your liking; playing my heart, my body, my mind like a jester in your court, I still would have surrendered my entire being to your whims.”

As always keeping this an open tag + some no pressure attached tags below the cut 🤍

@agame-writes @affectionatelyrs @absolute-audacity @anchoredarchangel @anincompletelist @bitbybitwrites @cha-melodius @cricketnationrise @cheesecurdsgravyandfries @clottedcreamfudge @daisymae-12 @dumbpeachjuice @emmalostinwonderland @everwitch-magiks @firenati0n @gayrootvegetable @getmehighonmagic @happiness-of-the-pursuit @heysweetheart-writes @inexplicablymine @indestructibleheart @indomitable-love @i-am-freyja @kiwiana-writes @littlemisskittentoes @lizzie-bennetdarcy @magicandarchery @msmarvelouswinchester @myheartalivewrites @ninzied @nocoastposts @orchidscript @porcelainmortal @priincebutt @read-and-write- @rmd-writes @sweetmidnights @sherryvalli @smc-27 @suseagull04 @songliili @theprinceandagcd @three-drink-amy @zwiazdziarka

[blackbird-brewster]

Fic Rec Roundup

As I've already mentioned, I participated in @justleaveacommentfest over the past week as a way to challenge myself to read/comment on fanfics. I haven't been doing my Friday Fic Rec lists in a while because I just haven't been reading much, so I wanted to make a post with all the fics Ir ead for the comment fest. Unlike my CM Friday Fic Recs, this list is multi-fandom!

Criminal Minds

Mostly smut, but I also tried some '/reader' fics out for the first time. I still don't think it's really my thing, but I've included the ones I read so other people can check them out too.

Predilection (2007) || Author: harper_m JJ/Emily || Rated: M || WC: 1255 Thin Walls (2022) || Author: calwrites JJ/Emily || Rated: M || WC: 827

bigger (5+1) (2022) || Author: calwrites JJ/Emily || Rated: M || WC: 827

emily mit dem großen schwanz (2023) || Author: Just_a_torn_up_masterpiece JJ/Emily || Rated: E || WC: 1913

After Hit, Nobody Ran (2023) || Author: notabene187 JJ/Emily || Rated: G || WC: 4662

Be Patient (2023) || Author: imfruity Emily/Reader || Rated: E || WC: 455

Warmer (2021) || Author: nocreditinthestraightworld Elle/JJ || Rated: E || WC: 2022

from afar (2023) || Author: just_a_torn_up_masterpiece Tara/Emily || Rated: G || WC: 477

Love Abundant (2021) || Author: sweetmidnights OT3: Penelope/Emily/Tara || Rated: G || WC: 2151

I've Got a Secret, Can You Keep It? (2020) || Author: domromanoff Emily/Reader || Rated: E || WC: 787

Work Tension (2021) || Author: Jem_ily JJ/Emily || Rated: E || WC: 1516

Blackbird (2014) || Author: MadameCissy JJ/Emily || (Unrated) || WC: 27,576

Criminal Minds Bingo 2022 (Anthology) || Author: thelarkascending Multi-Ships || Rated: Teen || WC: 7144

By the Bull (2023) || Author: notabene187 JJ/Emily || Rated: E || WC: 5119

A Year in the Life (2023) || Author: thelarkascending Tara/Emily || Rated: T || WC: 4670

Winning (2010) || Author: crazylittleelf Fringe, CM Crossover || Olivia/Emily || Rated: M || WC: 251

Leverage

First time reading fic for Leverage! Love my OT3 forever and ever, I just had never gotten around to scrolling the tag. SO glad I did, there are so many great fics for these three.

Coming Home to You (2022) || Author: australiansunrise OT3: Parker/Hardison/Eliot || Rated: E || WC: 1031

[DND Character Sheets & Fanart] (2023) || Author: faorism OT3: Parker/Hardison/Eliot || Rated: T || WC: 1013

Legend of the Seeker

Another fandom I've been in since it first aired, but enver read any LotS fic! I was not disappointed, WOW! Incredibly talented authors, can't wait to explore this ship tag more in the future.

Lightness (2012) || Author: simplesetgo OT3: Richard/Cara/Kahlan || Rated: M || WC: 1688

Story Time (2020) || Author: GravityWinsAgain OT3: Richard/Cara/Kahlan || Rated: E || WC: 1378

Critical Role

First two are just faves I revisit a lot. The third was because I was in an Imoda mood, for absolutely no reason ;)

Flowers and Cupcakes (2022) || Author: lavenderthem Beau/Yasha || Rated: G || WC: 929

there was something from the moment I saw her (2021) || Author: transformatron Beau/Yasha (fanart) || Rated: E

Wither and Bloom (2023) || Author: buckles Imogen/Laudna || Rated: T || WC: 486

Thank you so much to @justleaveacommentfest for organising this event, it was so much fun. I'm looking forward to the next one!

[gaelic-symphony]

🦋 & 🌻?

🦋what are you most insecure about when you post a fic?

I'm honestly most insecure about the lack of response I tend to get. Growing up as a neurodivergent "weird" girl, I experienced a lot of getting excited to talk about my hyperfixations and being met with sighs and eye rolls. When I post a fic and get ZERO reblogs/comments, it feels like that all over again. It feels like I'm opening up and sharing a part of myself to people who think I'm annoying for doing that.

🌻what makes you want to give up on writing? what makes you keep going?

See above lol. My insecurity about sharing my hyperfixations with people who find them annoying, and then combine that with the rampant misogyny and lesbophobia in fandom and fanfic. As a lesbian femslash writer with NO interest in centering men in my media/fandom experience, I'm a misfit in a community that is supposed to be specifically FOR misfits. I'm screaming into the void about my favorite female characters and f/f ships and putting out really masterful stories that I poured my heart and soul into, and I'm watching everyone else who likes this thing I like completely ignore me in order to fangirl over white men and the fans who write about them.

I keep writing in part because I have stories to tell, even if nobody wants to hear them, and if I don't write them down and get them out, they'll take over my brain. Also, writing about my favorite female characters helps me center women in my media experience, even when canon doesn't. With wlw and female-centered shows being cancelled left and right, curating my media experience to be female-focused can really be an uphill battle, so I arm myself with headcanons and missing scenes and explorations of the relationships between fictional women.

And I also keep writing because of all the wonderful friends I've made through fanfic who make me feel supported and validated in my hyperfixations and my creativity. The femslash community is small and unfairly maligned, but finding other people who are willing to scream about fictional women truly means the world to me. So a big, big thank you to folks like @blackbird-brewster, @sweetmidnights, @leftoverenvy, @prentiss-theorem, @imagining-in-the-margins, and many others who have made me feel less alone in this world!