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IT’S FINALLY HERE!

In an effort to spread some love to the fanfic authors in the Schitt’s Creek community, this post is a compiling of some of our favorite fics! Thank you to every single person who decided to participate in this dedication of love! And to the fanfic authors out there - thank you for being so wonderful and sharing your stories with us! Here’s to many more countless hours of reading - day or night! 

There are repeats! I understand that may seem a little redundant, but I wanted everyone who participated to share their favorite fics regardless of repetition, author, pairing, AU, size, etcetera. 

A very special thanks to everyone who participated! 

@bestwisheswarmestregards // @brighter-than-sunshine  // @danieljradcliffe @darnitdraco  // @imargaery  // @justwaiting23  // @leopxld-fitz // @lickrustdavid // @loveburnsbrighter // @oceanavinfinity @poorguysheadcanon​ // @ratchet // @roguebabyinyourstore @stuck-on-your-heart // @thisbuildinghasfeelings​ // @vulcantastic​ @wlwbaudelaire​

I’m going to go ahead and put everything under the cut, because this should be quite a long post! 

**If there are authors on tumblr whose handles were not properly added, please send me a message!

@bestwisheswarmestregards​

Fic 1: Ace Of Hearts by loveisallyouneed21

Why I like it: It is just really sweet and made me really happy. Plus I like seeing Patrick as an asexual being one myself. I don’t see a lot of ace characters in the media so seeing someone portray Patrick, a character I love, as one makes me really happy. 

Fic 2: An Unexpected Arrival by @justwaiting23​ 

Why I like it: It was one of the first fics I read in this fandom and I fell in love with it. Plus the Brewers are in it and I love anything with the Brewers. 

Fic 3: Hammock by @maxbegone​ 

Why I like it: This fic makes me so fluffy inside. Early morning and snuggles are one of the best combinations. 

@brighter-than-sunshine​

Fic 1: Your Wings Prepare To Fly by @icmezzo 

Why I like it: I’m not the biggest fans of AUs/ Fantasy takes on fics, but the characterization of David and Patrick is so good here. It’s such a beautifully written fic, and I just couldn’t get enough of it when I first read it! A definite reread.

Fic 2: Today and All the Days that Follow by @unfolded73​

Why I like it: This one is one of my all-time favorites, because it explores so many of the relationships between all the characters… I especially love the bits including Stevie and Alexis. 

Fic 3: Little Reminders of our Love by @justwaiting23​

Why I like it: The whole idea of David and Patrick leaving each other notes was too adorable not to recommend this fic!

@danieljradcliffe​

Fic 1: Watching Through Windows by @helvetica-upstart​

Why I like it: Some fandoms have those fics that just inevitably change the game and define what fanfiction can be and for me, this is that fic for Schitt's Creek. It is a staple that everyone's read and continues to talk about and recommend a year after it was published; I'm sure we will continue to talk about it for years to come and to recommend it as new folks come into the fandom.

Fic 2: Until Now Gives Way to Then by swat117 

Why I like it: I just read this one-shot recently thanks to your (feel free to edit this how you need for your post) recommendation of their other fic, 'Exposed Brick.' This is a fic that (for me) completely captures why David and Patrick fit and work so well together and how their pasts have made it possible for them to be who they are as a couple in SC. I haven't read another fic that resonated with my own interpretation and appreciation of their relationship as much as this one. This author truly and completely sees them for all that they are.

Fic 3:  Red White and Blue Jays by @grapehyasynth​  

Why I like it: I saw this fic published earlier this year and wanted to read it so badly but figured I should read the source material (Red, White, & Royal Blue) first so I did and absolutely fell in love with that book (who wouldn't?). I attribute this fic for inspiring me to read Casey McQuiston's book and so when I went to finally read it, I had extremely high expectations and even still, this fic exceeded them. The author does an amazing job of incorporating aspects of the original book (RWRB) while keeping the story true to the characters and relationships we know and love in Schitt's Creek. I read the entire fic in one sitting and then instantly, read it again. It is laugh out loud funny while being romantic as hell and keeps David and Patrick incredibly in-character throughout.

@darnitdraco​

Fic 1: Red White And Blue Jays by @grapehyasynth​

Why I like it: this fic is the reason I bought Red White and Royal Blue. Going into the fic, I didn’t know what the book was about so it was all new to me but it was great nevertheless. Now that im almost finished with the book, I love this fic even more. I know its an AU but I think the characters are written well and I pretty much love any fic when Rachel isn’t made out to be the bad guy. Its 13 chapters and I will 100% be rereading it after I finish the book. 

Fic 2: Nothing Burns Like The Cold by @wildxwired​

Why I like it: This is a one shot and definitely Patrick Centric. I thrive on Angst and Hurt/Comfort. I personally feel like it is Patrick coming to terms with a things he didn’t have control over and him getting closure on things of the past. I don’t want to give away too much of the plot but please read this guys!! 

Fic 3: sometimes good things fall apart by @blueink3 

Why I like it: I have reread this multiple times and it gets better each time. Its only 4 chapters but it isn’t rushed. As I said above, I THRIVE on angst and hurt/comfort. This has both, AND protective Patrick. It is a spin on what could’ve happened after the barbecue and it has a happy ending so don’t worry.

@imargaery​

Fic 1: Dodgeball is f*cking stupid by alldaydream

Why I like it: This is a one-chapter piece that comes in just under 6k and yet the author manages to build a super rich AU experience and tell a complete story that is at once heart-wrenching, sweet, sexy, and thematic. If you want angst that doesn’t last too long, that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy, this is the one-shot for you. I go back to it as much as I go back to some of my favorite D&P scenes from the show.

Fic 2: if not for you by goingmywaydoll

Why I like it: When it comes to fanfiction about our boys, there’s almost nothing I love more than a high school AU. This is that. But it’s also a ROAD TRIP. What better scenario is there for a slow burn, mutual pining, dialogue heavy love story with plenty of bed sharing and nobody bothering them?

Fic 3: Beneath the Winter Snow by Distractivate

Why I like it: Can you tell I love a good AU? This one’s about the Olympics and it imagines a world in which Patrick and David have already fallen in love, had a relationship, and have broken up. This is a story about them finding their way back to each other--which isn’t hard because they have to be around each other all the time and work through their issues. It’s written with grace and thoughtfulness, and walking with Patrick and David as they learn to communicate with one another and work on healing makes the reunion that much more satisfying.

@justwaiting23​

Fic 1: hit me with your best shot by @ignisgayentia​

Why I like it: This is a bit of a random one but it has stuck with me ever since I read it. It’s a short little AU about David and Patrick meeting at a baseball game where Patrick is one of the players. It’s really sweet and does such a great job of keeping the voices in character, especially with the flirty teasing and awkwardness and is one of those fics I go back to over and over again.

Fic 2: Spills & Thrills by storieswelove

Why I like it: This is one in a series of ‘Meet-Uglies’ that the author has written which I adore but it’s my favourite one out of them. It has the perfect mix of awkward interactions which make you cringe and also really sweet and fond moments between the two of them.

Fic 3: You Can Plan on Me by odofidi

Why I like it: This is a sweet little piece of marital fluff about the first Christmas after the wedding. It fits exactly with my idea about what married life would be like for them and is really sweet, plus I always love it when the Brewers are able to see Patrick so genuinely in love with someone like that so it’s definitely one of my very favourites.

@leopxld-fitz​

Fic 1: best wishes, warmest regards (sent with confetti effect) by reymonova (costiellie)

Why I like it: This fic is just pure fun. The character voices are always perfect, and it’s such a nice addition to the series. This story is full of incredible one-liners and I think about “th*nk y*u” at least once a week. A must-read for anyone who loves a good Stevie-David friendship moment. 

Fic 2: Going Down by @concannonfodder​

Why I like it: This is a perfect AU. Rich David? Check. New York? Check. Patrick’s gay awakening? Check, check, check. This fic feels as real and in-character as any canon events of the show, and the author does an incredible job at lining up a love story for the ages all over again under completely different pretenses. Plus, who doesn’t love a “stuck in an elevator” trope? I would watch 10 movies based off of this.

Fic 3: I’ve Never Liked A Smile As Much As I Like Yours by hagface

Why you like it: I live for college AU’s, and this one doesn’t disappoint. I love how the author repositioned characters and events for a new setting, and David as a picky art major is all I ever could have hoped for. Character interactions are pitch perfect and there’s a true “paint me like one of your french girls” pining moment that was truly glorious. A great read!!

@lickrustdavid​

Fic 1: Tonight I’ll Drift in A Dream With You by torakowalski 

Why I like it: It’s rare to find such a well-written fic with a great family dynamic that makes you feel like you’re almost just reading a script for the actual show instead of an idea. There’s something soft and comforting about reading cohabitation with Alexis and David and Patrick doing there own things on separate sides of the motel room. 

Fic 2: A Week with the Brewers by @justwaiting23​ 

Why I like it: The dynamic with David and the Brewer’s is genuinely authentic and it’s made me flash back to some of my own experiences with partners parents. The fact that Patrick’s totally willing to have sex while his parents are there while David is mortified at the idea is also great and realistic. I feel like this fic also shows how partners grow and learn to communicate with one another and trust them. 

Fic 3: Welcome to Cabaret by @vivianblakesunrisebay​

Why you like it: The concept of David being more included in the whole Cabaret experience was something I definitely appreciated, since during the show I was kind of bummed with the lack of him. Stevie is wonderfully written in my opinion, and I really liked Patrick going on dates with the choreographer and watching David figure out how to cope. 

@loveburnsbrighter​

Fic 1: Small Projects by GCLane

Why I like it: My ultimate comfort fic.  Soft relationship feels and loving, passionate discussion of fiber arts, plus nuanced discussion of coming out and fitting in and what it means to be queer.  Also David trying new things and doing his best, which is also fun (he learns to knit!)

Fic 2: You and Me and This Temptation by @leupagus​

Why I like it: Another comfort fic!  Musician Patrick/manager David.  It's funny asf and super sweet at the same time.  Plus it does justice by Rachel, and made me totally love her.  Also, I was never sold on AUs of any kind and this is the fic that converted me.  I re-read it when I need cheering up and it never fails.

Fic 3: The Moment I Touched Down by rockinhamburger

Why you like it: Patrick learning about David's past and being the sweetest most sympathetic bean :(. This one is full of tragic backstory and good emotional hurt/comfort.  Super cathartic to read, and it makes me want to wrap David and Patrick both in big hugs and protect them from the world.

@maxbegone​

Fic 1: my heart was broke, my head was sore by @blueink3

Why I like it: This was the first fic I read since coming into the fandom. It’s canon-divergent, which, as it turns out, I kind of love. It’s so beautifully-written; a story about David meeting the Brewers much sooner than he anticipated, under unforeseen circumstances that take Patrick back to his hometown - and David is right along with him. And just like in every universe, Marcy Brewer is an angel.

Fic 2: Cleanser by @cypress-tree​

Why I like it: Hello and welcome to my comfort fic! This is just the most soothing story. It’s my wind-down fic, and every single time I read it, it makes me want to do my own in-depth skincare routine (that I already do morning and night). But it’s not just about that - it’s about Patrick taking a look at his identity as well. It’s all so tender and sweet, and so intimate in its own lovely way. David pampers Patrick a little bit and shows him that “femininity” and “masculinity” do not have rigid divides. And the first time I read this, I was wearing a mask from LUSH.

Fic 3: keep my spirit strong, you do by fishypots

Why you like it: Content warning; eating disorders, food issues. This hit me square in the chest. It resonated with me in a way I knew it would but struck so much more within me. By the end of it, I was smiling because of how represented I felt. I know this is a difficult topic for some, but I needed to share this fic. As someone with dysmorphia and struggles with disordered eating, it was such a comfort to read about David, who is a character so vulnerable and his partner who doesn’t pester him with questions. Instead he listens, he does a little research (it’s Patrick, of course he does), and remains by him. It’s all written so realistically and tenderly, and without any jabs or awkward nods toward body image. This will forever be at the top of my list.

@oceanavinfinity​

Fic 1: I Carry These Heart-Shapes Only to You by ladyflowdi, ships_to_sail

Why I like it: It is a work-in-progress au set in Paris during WWII. Patrick is a soldier on leave, and David is a gallerist who sailed to France to help Alexis (as usual). The characters are so, so true to canon, and the world building of Paris in that era will whisk you away from your current place. I love it.

@poorguysheadcanon​

Fic 1: bright lights by falconeggs (series)

Why I like it: my favorite schitts creek fic is definitely the series “bright lights” on ao3!

@ratchet​

Fic 1: In the Temple of Artemis by MoreHuman 

Why I like it: This story has Stevie exploring (with some help) the identifier of Aromantic after navigating what she thought were her romantic feelings for David. Really sensitively written, with a scene that almost perfectly puts into words my feelings about David & Stevie’s soulmate-esque relationship.

Fic 2: David Rose, Your Husband Is At Guest Services by @patricksdavid​ 

Why I like it: Husbands! At Costco! Giant muffins and comically large bags of doritos! 2071 words of pure domestic fluff! What more could you ask for?!

Fic 3: Fifteen Hundred Miles by MoreHuman 

Why I like it: Okay so. This is very new as part of the Reel Fic Fest, but I needed to include it. I love Wild, both the book & movie, and I am very much a “deal with my problems by hiking/biking in the forest” so this spoke to me immediately. Patrick and David meet as strangers hiking 1500 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. There’s nature, pining in nature, tent shenanigans, tent emergencies! Stevie being an excellent friend from afar, a cribbage board, journaling, secret trail register entries, David in flannel, and an ever-present toque. It’s just a really satisfying and calming 30k words with literally 2 characters. I read it twice in 12 hours.

@roguebabyinyourstore​

Fic 1: Fifteen Hundred Miles by MoreHuman 

Why I like it:​ I like a good AU as much as the next person, but this one is just STUNNING. The descriptions of the pain and struggle endured by both men, both physical and emotional, was vibrantly visceral. David and Patrick’s relationship bloomed organically and you are hooked on their journey through the wilderness as they grow closer and eventually fall in love. Plus it’s Patrick’s POV. What’s not to love?

Fic 2: Getting Over Getting Older All The Time by Distractivate  

Why I like it:​ You’ve heard of slow burn? Well meet glacial burn. This masterpiece takes us through 10 years of friendship, of missed opportunities, of pining and heartbreak. But most importantly it shows what we all knew - David and Patrick will find their way to each other regardless of time and distance. Also Patrick’s POV, I sort of love Patrick Brewer.

Fic 3: You Could Be The One by bigficenergy 

Why I like it: ​I have a soft spot for early relationship David and Patrick. But almost no fic does it quite like this. This fic highlights points from our boys’ developing relationship scored by the incomparable Carly Rae Jepsen. This fic is so true to the characters, their voices and their story, that it’s all one giant headcanon for me. This fic is part 1 of a larger series and I highly recommend all of them.

@stuck-on-your-heart​

Fic 1: a kiss from a rose by mihaly ( @davidroseshusband​ )

Why I like it: This was the first multi-chapter fic I read when I joined the sc fandom, and I hadn’t read fic of any kind in over a year. It’s a brilliant story where Alexis stars in a reality-dating show. All the characters are portrayed so perfectly in this fic, and you can hear their voices in every piece of dialogue. It’s sweet, it’s hot, it’s everything you could want in an AU. This story helped me fall in love with fic again so it has a very special place in my heart. 

Fic 2: Rose’s Eleven by leupagus

Why I love it: This story honestly feels like a movie. I know the concept is based on a film franchise, but the writing in this fic is truly exquisite. It’s so complex and gripping, and there’s a heist which is always a good time. Despite the very different world these characters are in, they are still true to themselves, so it’s very exciting to see how they interact with one another in this universe. This is such a fun read from start to finish and just thinking about it makes me want to go back and read it again.

Fic 3: Simply the Vest by orphan_account

Why I love it: If you couldn’t tell, I’m obsessed with AUs. This fic is such a satisfying AU because it incorporates several tropes that we all know and love. In this story, Patrick is an FBI agent, and he has to go undercover as David’s boyfriend. So right off the bat there’s fake dating! And then it has pining because our boys are dumb! AND THEN it has a little smut if that’s your cup of tea. And while all this is happening, Patrick is being capable and looks very dashing in his FBI vest.

@thisbuildinghasfeelings​

Fic 1: Happy to help by @vivianblakesunrisebay​

Why I like it: This was the first Schitt’s Creek fic I fell in love with when I started exploring what was out there after bingeing the show for the first time. It’s basically a deep dive into Patrick’s POV from Motel Review through Grad Night. It really helped me appreciate Patrick as a character when I was fairly new to the show. I think I formed a lot of head canon regarding Patrick’s life and backstory based on the things I enjoyed in this fic. And it’s just incredibly well written.

Fic 2: turn down the lights, turn down the bed by @hudders-and-hiddles​ ( @wild-aloof-rebel​ )

Why I like it: I love this take on David and Patrick remaining just business partners until Rock On. I can be a bit of a canon purist, so I’m really picky when it comes to AU fic. However, there are actually quite a few I enjoy in this fandom. My favorite thing about this one is that it has the exact right amount of angst, to the point where it’s almost physically painful, but in the best possible way. Especially because you know how it’s going to end. This is angst with a happy ending executed perfectly. And it’s so good that it holds up to multiple rereads.

Fic 3: my heart was broke, my head was sore by blueink3

Why I like it: Another canon divergent AU that I love. This one diverges from canon after Grad Night, at which point Patrick has to go home for a family emergency and David goes with him. What I really love about it is how it puts Patrick in a position to be truly vulnerable and gives David the opportunity to kind of be the strong one and really take care of Patrick. This is something we don’t get to see to this extent in canon until maybe Meet the Parents, so it’s nice seeing it here so early in their relationship. Also, it’s just so beautifully written.

@vulcantastic​

Fic 1: no other version of me i would rather be tonight by wardo_wedidit

Why I like it: I’ve always enjoyed the concept of love languages, and it was so sweet watching David do so much for Patrick to show he loves him. Of course, it stems from fear and anxiety that David isn’t doing enough for Patrick (especially with Alexis egging him on), which reads very realistically to me. I think we as the audience tend to forget that David  has never had anything like this before, has never experienced the love of someone like Patrick. He’s still learning how to accept that love and return it, in his own unique ways. This fic does a great job of examining that.

Fic 2: Exposed Brick by swat117

Why I like it: To me this is the perfect “Patrick and David visit New York” fic. Patrick is characterized so beautifully here; we not only see how he aims to please throughout his relationship with David but in his interactions with Rachel and his family as well. I imagine there was a lot left unsaid on the show regarding Patrick’s uneasiness about moving to New York and David’s ultimate decision to stay with him in Schitt’s Creek--this is explored wonderfully here. Plus, as a new New Yorker, it was really nice to read about all the iconic places in and around Manhattan.

Fic 3: we’ll take the world together by sonlali

Why I like it: I am a sucker for stories that examine David and Alexis’ relationship before the start of the show. This fic in particular is heart-wrenching, touching on the trauma both siblings likely experienced before we as viewers knew them. I love the idea of David as protector of his younger sister, and to see that sentiment returned by Alexis now that they have grown (physically and emotionally) while living in Schitt’s Creek is beautiful to read.

@wlwbaudelaire​

Fic 1: you’re my peace and my quiet by chocobos

Why I like it: This fic is just so soft and sweet and always puts me in a good mood whenever I reread it. It’s wonderfully written and I can truly see this as an actual scene in the show. 

Fic 2: Terrified But The Truth is This by ryry_peaches ( @loveburnsbrighter​ )

Why I like it: As someone who’s had a headcanon that David is autistic since I started watching the show, this was the first fic I saw pertaining to it. I was happy to see how well it was portrayed, especially giving how poorly I’ve seen fics portray autism in other fandoms, and it even made me see the episode “Girls' Night” in a completely different light. 

Fic 3: Putting Down Roots by @this-is-not-nothing​

Why I like it: Absolute domestic fluff is my jam and this fic delivers it and then some. It gives me everything I could want in a post-canon fic where David and Patrick are happily married and living in their cottage.

Again, thank you to everyone who made this post possible! I am so happy we were able to spread some love and cheer to the fic writers of this community! Sending so much love to each and every one of you, and I’m hoping this provides some new material for the community to discover as well! 

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Hey everyone! Here’s this weeks addition to my Creator Shoutout Series (january 2 - january 9) ! For info about the series, I explained it in the first post here, but generally, it’s to show appreciate to editors and their creations that i love from the past week. To track this series or look at previous shoutouts, please check out the tag on my blog *creatorshoutouts. Have a great week everyone!

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[maxbegone]

Prompt: “I don’t care that it’s 2:00 am, we need pie.” is giving me David vibes!

Oh my god, Christine, you’re right! 

“I don’t care that it’s 2:00 A.M. We need pie.”

Patrick’s mouth hangs open, his brows furrowed as David declares this...ridiculous thing. 

“What?” He was half asleep against the headboard when David jostled him awake, and Patrick really isn’t sure he’s not having some weird dream right now. 

He dozed off in the middle of their Netflix binge and he’s sure he’s going to have a kink in his neck in the morning. They normally never stay up this late watching something but David had gotten invested and Patrick just indulged him.

“We need pie,” David repeats for the third time now.

Patrick digs a fist into his eye. He reaches to fold the laptop shut and pushes David’s shoulder to bring him down toward the pillows with him. He resists.

“David,” he grumbles, “please go to sleep.”

“But Patrick!” He nearly whines, and in the darkness he can see the crease between his husband’s eyebrows. “They made all those pies look so good on that show!”

“I promise I will get you pie in the morning,” Patrick says, letting his eyes fall shut, “now let’s go to sleep. We have a drop off at nine.” 

David makes a groan beside him, still sitting upright. “Need I remind you that you’re the one who chose to watch The Great British Bake Off? So really, me wanting pies is your fault.”

Patrick doesn’t even bother to open his eyes when he says, his voice dripping with sarcasm, “It’s my fault?”

“Yes!” The mattress bounces a little meaning David was definitely using his full body to make a point. “You got me hooked!”

“Well I didn’t realize it was going to make you crave pie in the middle of the night.” Patrick sits up slightly, eyes open. “I will go to the café after the delivery in the morning and I’ll see what Twyla has. Okay?”

“Fine.” 

“Thank you. G’night.”

“Mh.”

Patrick’s inching toward sweet, sweet sleep - hell, he can almost grasp it - when there’s a soft clatter from the nightstand. 

“David.”

“What,” comes a sharp whisper.

“What are you doing?” He slurs.

There’s a beat before he replies, “Looking up pie recipes...”

Patrick sighs. “You’re not making a pie tonight.” 

“What if I had one delivered?” He reasons.

“No one is delivering pie at two in the morning, David.” 

“Fine, fine.” There’s defeat in David’s voice as he sets his phone back on the nightstand, the soft buzz emitting from where it’s plugged into the charger. 

“Patrick?”

“David,” he mumbles into his pillow. So close.

“Two slices tomorrow morning.”

“Okay.”

“Two different slices,” David elaborates. 

“Yes, David.”

There’s a coyness to his voice as he says, “Thank you,” and Patrick smiles in his half-asleep state.

“And maybe I’ll share them with you.” 

“Generous,” Patrick exhales. “Sleep.”

“You’re the best husband.”

“Sleep.”

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Prompt #76!

#76: “I wouldn’t change a thing about you.” 

Patrick has a big family. David knew this, of course, he met a bunch of them at the wedding back in September. But there were cousins who couldn’t make it and aunts and uncles who weren’t well enough to travel. Plus he’d seen all of the photos on the mantle the first time they visited Patrick’s childhood home together.

But this was somehow much more overwhelming. They’re at the Brewer’s for a family barbecue-slash-birthday celebration for Clint. He helped Marcy in the kitchen as much as she would let him until she turned to him, handed him a glass of wine and told him to go enjoy himself as she pushed him toward the back door.

They were sitting together on the outdoor couch with two of Patrick’s cousins - Mark and…Ian, David thinks - when one of Patrick’s aunts comes over.

“Mind if I sit with you boys?”

Patrick gestures to a vacant chair. “Of course, Aunt Val.”

She gives David a tight smile when she gives him a once-over. He feels immensely out of place. Patrick must sense it because he wraps his arm tight around David’s waist and pulls him closer.

Patrick warned him about his Aunt Val that morning when Clint mentioned she was coming. She’s very set-in-her ways and very old fashioned. She didn’t even come to the wedding. David’s made a good impression on the rest of the Brewer clan - at least he thinks. But this woman wasn’t going to even let him try.

“You know, I really am just so sorry I couldn’t make it to your wedding,” she says flippantly. “My hip was just bothering me all over again, and the drive would have made it worse.”

David angles his head to look up at Patrick who’s squinting and looks a little defensive.

“Really? That’s too bad, we would have loved to have had you there.”

Aunt Val shrugs. “Yes well, I saw the pictures that William took.”

“I don’t get how Uncle Will was able to go to and leave you home,” Ian says (he has glasses, that’s how David remembers). His tone is a little sarcastic. “What if you fell again?”

She waves him off. “Eh, I was fine. Besides, he’ll never turn down a drink and a free meal. Besides, I’m not related by blood, so what does it matter?”

The wink she aimed at them didn’t sit well with David.

Patrick hums. “So, what did you think of the wedding? You know, from the pictures you saw.”

“Well you just looked so handsome, Patrick.” She turns to David next. “And Davis you looked…very nice as well.”

“It’s David,” Patrick corrects, and David pulls his cardigan tight around himself. “And I think he looked beautiful on our wedding day.”

“How’s everyone doing over here?” Comes Marcy’s chipper voice. She’s carrying a tray of raw veggies and dip.

“Oh we’re good, Marcy dear,” Val smiles wide. “We were just talking about Patrick’s wedding. I do, however, think the skirt David wore was a little…unconventional, don’t you think?”

Patrick stiffens under him. David refuses to look anyone in the eye and at this point he’s feeling really uneasy.

“Val, that’s not fair,” Marcy defends. “You have no right in saying that.”

“What, I’m just expressing my opinion! Am I not allowed to do that?”

“David is a part of the family, Val. More than you have been or ever will be.” Marcy’s tone is biting. “You may have married my brother, but have absolutely no right being demeaning to my wonderful son and wonderful son-in-law in my house. My boys looked very handsome on their wedding day, and if you don’t have anything kind to say about that then you can take your bitter, sorry self and go elsewhere.”

Val stands with a huff. “If that’s how it’s going to be, then.” She walks off clearly annoyed.

Patrick shakes him a bit. “You okay?”

David nods slowly, brows raised high on his forehead. “Mh. Yeah.” David shakes his head. “I’m going to run to the bathroom.”

He wipes his palms on his jeans as he stands. David crosses the yard as quickly as he can with his arms folded over his chest. Instead of the bathroom, he makes immediate headway for Patrick’s childhood bedroom-turned-guestroom.

David looks at himself in the mirror. He’s wearing a Neil Barrett cardigan, a white t-shirt adorned with a little red heart decal on the left side, ripped black jeans and his usual hi-tops. He rips the cardigan off and tosses it onto the bed. David opens the closet to see everything Patrick hung up and just stares at it.

Maybe he could just wear one of his sweaters and then he’d fit in better with the extended Brewer family. Even the bitter ones. It’s taking everything in his power not to tear up right now.

A soft knock comes from the door and David looks up to see his husband. Patrick closes the door behind him.

Patrick loops his arms around his waist. “I’m sorry about her,” he whispers into David’s cheek.

“It’s fine.”

“It’s really not.”

“It’s not. You’re right, it’s not.” David swallows thickly and looks up at the ceiling. “You know maybe if I dressed a little more conventionally, she’d like me. I was thinking that maybe I should just put on one of your shirts and go back outside so she doesn’t gawk at me anymore.”

“Listen to me. My Aunt Val doesn’t like anyone,” Patrick states. “And if I’m being honest, not many people like her. But my family loves you, David. I love you, my parents love you. She’s just a rude old woman who married into the family late in life and believes that she has a right to say whatever the hell she wants.”

David presses his forehead into Patrick’s shoulder with a deep sigh. “Yeah, but I married into your family, too.”

“See, the difference there is that you’re not a bitter old woman,” Patrick teases. “And hey,” he nudges David until he’s able to look him directly in the eye. “I wouldn’t change a thing about you. I love you, David. I love how you dress, I love who you are which is unapologetically yourself.”

“I’m a little apologetically myself,” is David’s deprecating response, though he’s smirking a bit.

“You know what I mean.” Patrick’s eyes are soft and warm, and David kisses him.

“Thank you,” he whispers. “I love you.”

Patrick rubs at David’s bare forearms. “Are you alright to go back out?”

He nods, “Yes.”

“Good. Now…” Patrick pulls off his green crewneck and tosses it onto the bed. He picks up the discarded cardigan. “If you’re not going to wear this,” he pulls it over his own t-shirt. “Then I will.”

David smiles disbelievingly at his husband. “You’re going to give Aunt Val a heart attack.”

“I’m sure she had one when she found out I was marrying a man,” he states and David’s a little amused. “And if you still want to be a little understated, you can wear one of my shirts.”

David instead walks over to the closet and pulls out his black hoodie with Lover spelled out in shiny red sequins across the chest. He tugs it over his head.

Patrick winks at him and laces their fingers together. “Let’s go freak her out a little bit.”

When they walk back outside hand-in-hand, Marcy and Clint are smiling at them, Marcy with a certain glint in her eye. Patrick turns to press several kisses his cheek just to spite Val who’s looking at them both disapprovingly.

Patrick pulls away. He says, “I love my husband!” loudly as he marches back over to where they were sitting before. David loves his husband, too.

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He turns and David is just a few feet away, twisting his rings about. For a moment -- a long, charged moment -- Patrick feels a bit like he’s floating, almost as if he’s out of control. David looks at him in a way he can’t quite describe, and he doesn’t miss the way he prolongs his thoughts, his jaw off to one side.

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Allyyyyy I just finished Stay in My Corner and am a mess. It was so good!!!!!! Definitely called it when I preemptively named it as my fav fic of yours. Also the part about Patrick saying 'baby' in ch4 makes me think of parts in RWRB that you will definitely appreciate! Thanks for sharing your amazing writing with us ❤

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This fic was a labor of love, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!!