#zaffrenotes

[choicesfandomappreciation]

Shout out to those who still tags me in Choices stuff even if I’m not really part of the fandom much anymore. Special shout out to @lovealexhunt @ao719 @zaffrenotes for still keeping me in the loop. I promise I’ll get to all the stories you tag me in eventually!

@lovealexhunt @ao719 @zaffrenotes

[Positivity Challenge]

[the-blind-assassin-12]

🎶✨️when u get this u have to put 5 songs u actually listen to, publish. then, send this ask to 10 of your favourite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)🎶✨️

Hi Michelle!!!! ☺️☺️ Thanks for sending this! @zaffrenotes tagged me in this as well, so thank you, too, D! I always love sharing tunes.

5 songs I actually listen to ALL THE DAMN TIME:

Remain Nameless by Florence + the Machine

Etta James by Brian Fallon

Strangers by The Airborne Toxic Event

The Lightning Strike by Snow Patrol

Your Hand in Mine by Explosions in the Sky

[choicesflashfics]

Week #73 Prompts

This week’s prompts are:

Prompt 1 — “Sometimes I can’t believe that you actually chose me.” -> “I have great taste.”

Prompt 2 — “That was way out of line.”

Prompt 3 — “What do you mean ‘maybe’? That was a yes or no question.”

Guidelines: 

You have to use at least one of the prompts, but you may use all if you’d like.

The fic can be no more than 2500 words. Word count must be present. Text fics are welcome as well. 

The prompts must be used exactly as they are. 

Whether you use one, two, or all three, the prompt(s) must be bolded. Please put in your A/N which prompt(s) you’re using. 

Use proper warnings/tags for the fics if they require any (nsfw, etc.)

Tag @choicesflashfics when you post and your fic will be reblogged. If your fic isn’t reblogged within 48 hours of posting (because we all know how tumblr tags are wonky sometimes), send a message with the link.

Post your fic by Saturday, February 24th (11:59 EST). 

Happy writing! 

*just a reminder that asks are open for those who want to submit their own prompt suggestions!*

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(If I’ve missed anyone, I’m so sorry. Please let me know if you’d like to be added to or removed from the tags. If I’m unable to activate your tag, I will try to reach out in the comments!)

[lovehugsandcandy]

Is there a list of accs who write colt x mc fics you could recommend please? Besides you it’s been hard to find any 😅 I would appreciate if it contained nsfw too

Ok. So I apologize for how long it took to answer this because you have come to the right place but I don't have a computer now and it's kind of a hot mess but like, I am THE PERSON who has this info, ya know? Because you're asking about the loml right there.

So. In no particular order, please check out:

@raleighcarrera

@omgjasminesimone

@client-327

@lilyoffandoms

@emichelle

@ohsnapitzlovehacker

@lorirwritesfanfic

@flowerpowell

@burnsoslow

@domesticatedantelope

@pixelburied

@brightpinkpeppercorn

@dancingboba

@aces-and-angels

@mrsbhandari

@matsuoclan

@ritachacha

@walkerismychoice

@leelee10898

@queenkaneko

@lolablackwrites

@zaffrenotes

Not all of these do n*fw and some are majority-Logan but there are some gems here.

Also I am SURE I am missing some bangers. ROD-fam, who did I forget and need to beg forgiveness from?

[ao719]

I should be given a medal for the amount of restraint I had to show for holding onto this art for as long as I have jaksjsksjdjsjskdk

I commissioned @pilitella​ way back in October for this piece of Liam and Croía from chapter 16 of Vancross. At the time, I hadn't written the scene, and only bits and pieces were in my head. I had no idea what exactly it was that I wanted as far as the commission, only that I wanted the beginning of this pivotal moment for these two to shine through. So, I explained where they would be, what would be happening leading up to this moment, and what would be happening afterward. I then gave her free rein to come up with what she could to show what I was unable to really express or convey at the time.

And in true @pilitella​ fashion, she absolutely nailed it and blew me away 🥲

Liam’s jaw tensed as he stared at her. “You are to me,” he bit out, and she looked at him. “You’re important to me, Croía. And I would do what I did today again and again in a heartbeat because that’s what you do for someone you love.” He held her gaze, watching her expression as what he just said sunk in. Her lip quivered and her eyes filled with tears as she let out a quiet breath.

It wasn’t exactly the way Liam intended it to come out, but with what happened earlier, he no longer wanted to wait to tell her how he felt. If he’d taken away anything from the events that day, it was that tomorrow wasn’t always promised. What if something had happened and he’d never gotten the chance to tell her at all? That was a risk he didn’t want to take.

Liam reached out and took her hand; she continued to stare at him as a tear trickled down her cheek. “I’ve wanted to tell you for weeks now, but I … I didn’t want you to feel pressured or rushed into anything because of it. But after what happened today, I need you to know … I love you, Croía.” When her breath hitched, he reached up, gently brushing the tear away. “You don’t have to say anything … I just needed—”

“I love you, too, Liam,” Croía interrupted.  

Liam’s hand stilled on her cheek as he held her gaze, and a smile curled on his lips. “Really?”

“Yeah,” Croia tearfully chuckled. “Really.”

“And not just because you think I might have saved you today?” Liam quipped.

Croía shook her head as her lip trembled and she searched his blue-eyed gaze through her blurred vision. “You saved me long before today, Liam,” her voice quivered. “I think … I think you’ve been saving me this whole time …”

The meaning behind her words and the sincerity with which she said them caused Liam’s heart to stutter. His hands went to her waist and he pulled her to him; she shifted forward, leaning against his thighs to steady herself as he tilted his head up and captured her lips in his.

•please do not alter or repost•

I cannot express enough how in love with this piece I am 🥹 And after holding onto it for 8 months, I’m so happy to finally share it! Thank you again, friend! It’s beyond perfect and I love it and you so, so much! 💕

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TRR/TRH: @sfb123​ @jared2612​ @zilch3​ @iplaydrake​ @cordonia-gothqueen​ @yourmajesty09​ @belencha77​ @alexintheskyy​ @busywoman​ @the0afnan​ @kristinamae093​ @liamxs-world​ @saltybeautypositivityhumanoid​ @obsessedwithstabi​ @cordonianprincess​ @theroyalheirshadowhunter​ @isha26​

Series: @nishas-paradise​ @fuckitweball0000​ @mysticalfangirl​

[sfb123]

Tag List Cleanup

It has been far too long since I did one of these, and the last thing I want to do is harass people, so let's clean up that tag list!

You know the drill, let me know if you would like to stay or move to a different list, using one of the following methods:

Reblog this post and let me know you'd like to stay, or which list you'd like to be moved to.

Comment letting me know you'd like to stay, or which list you'd like to be moved to.

Message me and let me know you'd like to stay, or which list you'd like to be moved to.

I will start using the new list on 1/30. If I don't hear from you by then, no hard feelings, and thank you for you support in the past.

If your name is crossed out, it means I was unable to tag you. Though we all know what that really means, so you're probably not seeing this anyway.

Permatag:

@3pawandme @busywoman @cariantha @charlotteg234 @choiceskatie @cordonia-gothqueen @cordoniaqueensworld @emkay512 @foreverethereal123 @gryffindordaughterofathena @hopelessromanticmonie @iaminlovewithtrr @i-am-only-here-for-sims-cc @imashybish @kat-tia801 @khoicesbyk @kingliam2019 @mom2000aggie @neotericthemis @nestledonthaveone @nikirennie87 @princessleac1 @queen-arabella-of-cordonia @secretaryunpaid @sincerelyella @theroyalheirshadowhunter @tessa-liam @twinkleallnight @txemrn

TRR:

@21-wishes @ao719 @belencha77 @burnsoslow @lovingchoices14 @ofpixelsandscribbles @queenrileyrose @the0afnan @tinkie1973

Liam:

@amandablink @cordonianprincess @custaroonie @jared2612 @xpandass420x @yourmajesty09 @zaffrenotes

KFOTB:

@lodberg @yourfavaquarius111

[lovealexhunt]

Tag game: I will name you some categories or a word and you will tag a tumblr friend or a mutual which matches with it or gives you these vibes. Or their blog content vibes. Don't worry, just a game. If you get tagged by someone else, you are lucky. Continue this game with the words of your choice :)

Friends 2 Lovers

Enemies 2 Lovers

Strangers 2 Lovers

LGBTQ+

Historical Romance

Fantasy Romance

Royal Romance

Aww this looks like fun! Thanks for starting this game Nonny!

Friends 2 Lovers: This just makes me think of @liaromancewriter's Max and Sienna. They're just so sweet and supportive of each other (even before their relationship). They're the cutest!

Enemies 2 Lovers: Can I tag @oh-so-youre-a-nerd for their Aerin x MC art?!?! It's literally giving me life right now and I can't stop staring at it. Like seriously, have you seen it?!?!

Strangers 2 Lovers: My first thought was @jerzwriter's Tobias and Casey. Their journey started as strangers in a diner and it blossomed into one of my favorite pairings! I love T + C with my whole heart!

LGBTQ+: Gahhh this is hard because there are SO many amazing creators in this category! @lilyoffandoms's Trystan and Gabriel and @peonyblossom's Ethan and Sydney (and so many more of boththeir pairings!), also @mydemonsdrivealimo Bryce and Jensen

Historical Romance: This one screams @princess-geek's Unspoken Desires to me! It's such a gorgeous romance story. I know the series is more modern than the original source material (Desire & Decorum) but I still feel like it works!

Fantasy Romance: MY FAVORITE PAIRING!!! @lilyoffandoms's Tyril and Maiele! I love them with my entire heart and being. They are everything and I am here for it!

Royal Romance: Even though they don't post anymore, for me Cordonians Undercover (by @the-soot-sprite and @zaffrenotes) is my first and favorite thought for a Royal Romance .

🙈 I hope these work for everyone!

Thanks again for the ask Nonny! I had so much fun!

[moodmusicmonday]

This week's playlist may be short, but it's mighty! Check out the songs above, and the story/creator info below!

As always, thank you all for your support. Whether you submit songs, like, signal boost or even just lurk, we are so happy and grateful to have you here! 💜

@ao719

"Don't Hold Me" - Dean Lewis; ...Sometimes Not, Part 6 (TRR; Liam x f!OC)

@bebepac

"Rendezvous" - Little Mix; Moonlight Rendezvous (TRR; No Pairing)

@cariantha

"Wish You The Best" - Lewis Capaldi; Anytime I Want (OH; Rafael x f!MC, Ethan x f!MC)

"Cruel Summer" - Blestenation Mix; Spring Break WIP (OH; Ethan x f!MC)

Tags: @21-wishes @alj4890 @ao719 @aussiegurl234 @axwalker @bebepac @burnsoslow @cariantha @charlotteg234 @chemist-ana @choicesmonthlychallenge @foreverethereal123 @issabees @karahalloway @kat-tia801 @lovingchoices14 @marshmallowsaremyfavorite @neotericthemis @nestledonthaveone @peonierose @phoenixrising0308 @queenrileyrose @quixoticdreamer16 @sfb123 @socalwriterbee @tessa-liam @twinkleallnight @txemrn @walkerdrakewalker @zaffrenotes

[damnhotmsimmons]

Daniel Henney as Jack in Confidential Assignment 2

@zaffrenotes,   @empty-social-fuel-tank,  , @callmetippytumbles, @jaqren, @generalgemini-booknerd​, @umccall71, @the-invisible-queer  

[alj4890]

Making it Believable

(Prince Emerick Rhys x Juliet Nevrakis-Walker) in a Choices The Royal Romance *While We're Young AU* drabble

Thirty Kisses in Thirty Days Challenge with the prompt: kissing to pretend that you are in a relationship together.

A/N It's been a long time since I've written for this pair. I've had a lot of anonymous requests for more for these two which I've tried to keep up with occasional drabbles. When I saw this kiss prompt, I knew it was made for them and their fake dating relationship happening in the few drabbles since the series went on hiatus (which we will get back to soon). I'd also promised @lodberg another glimpse into their evolving relationship. Here they are doing something I know you've been anxious for. 😉

@lodberg ​​ @hopefulmoonobject ​​ @vickypoochoices ​​ @zaffrenotes ​​   @mynameiskaylabella ​​ @museofbooks ​​ @elbenmond ​​  @gibbles82 ​​  @krsnlove ​ @twinkleallnight @tessa-liam @hopelessromantic1352

Rating: G for fluff

Masterlist

"This is a disaster!"

Juliet stormed into the crown prince's chambers and slammed down a stack of magazines on his desk.

"Lady Juliet," Emerick quipped while leaning back in his desk chair, "always a pleasure to see you."

She glared at him. "I don't have time for your ridiculous charm." She pointed at the magazines. "Just look at what they're writing about us!"

He did as commanded, scanning each cover that had a picture of them together. Many of the headlines questioned whether or not their relationship was going to lead to marriage.

Then there were those that were comparing what they were like in previous relationships to the one they supposedly were in.

"I knew it was too good to be true." Juliet flopped across his couch. "After all our hard work to keep you free from marriage proposals and me from annoying noblemen, the people finally realize we aren't really together."

Emerick stroked his jaw while flipping through some of the articles. He studied the pictures of the two of them together that were lined up with them and their exes.

He grimaced somewhat at all the images of himself kissing various women. Juliet's past wasn't much better, but at least she maintained a relationship longer than he did.

"Say something!" She demanded when he remained in silent study.

"We have two options." Emerick declared.

She sat up on her elbows and cocked an eyebrow in question.

"One, we simply ignore this and let the people believe the actual truth about us being only friends."

"Or?" She prodded when he hesitated.

"Or we make it believable the next time we are caught by the press."

"And by believable you mean...?"

"We kiss, Jules." He stated in an even, nonchalant tone.

Juliet sputtered. "Excuse me?"

"Come now." He got to his feet. "We're both adults who have had experience. It isn't like we're teenagers who've never had a kiss in their lives."

Juliet simply stared at him with her jaw dropped.

"What?" He asked.

"I can't believe you're serious!" She shouted. "Emerick, you're...well...you're you!"

He rolled his eyes. "And?"

"And you're talking about kissing me. ME!" She shook her head. "This fake dating was supposed to save us headaches not cause more of them."

"What's worse?" He stopped her from turning away from him. "Kissing me, a man you've known since infancy, one you trust, a friend;" he stressed, "or being mauled by one of the many noblemen who want a connection with Lythikos?"

"Geez, must you put it like that?" She folded her arms.

"It's the same for me." He reminded her. "It's either kissing you for one picture or being hounded by women hoping to become a princess."

Juliet mulled it over.

Emerick knew he'd won when her head dropped back.

"Fine! I'll kiss you."

"You don't have to make it sound like a chore." He teased, winking at her. "I know some ladies who can vouch for my kisses being a rather pleasant experience."

Her eyes narrowed.

"I don't care if you have a thousand ladies vouch for your kisses." She huffed in irritation. "It's still weird."

"Why?"

"Because we've known each other forever." She snapped. "You're best friends with my brother!"

"So? You're best friends with mine." He countered. "And that whole knowing each other forever bit doesn't really matter."

"Why doesn't it?"

"Look at Nicky and Jackson." He pointed out with a cheeky grin. "They grew up together and clearly have no problem kissing each other.

Juliet closed her eyes and counted to twenty to try and control her temper.

"My brother and Nicky are in love. We are not."

Emerick shrugged as if that was neither here nor there.

Juliet's fists clenched. She might not feel like kissing him but she certainly felt like punching him in his stupid, ridiculously handsome face.

"Look," he tried to reason, "we've had some fun on our," he made quotation marks with his fingers, "dates, haven't we?"

She reluctantly nodded. As much as she wished she could deny it, Juliet really did enjoy her dates with the prince.

"This one kiss isn't going to change anything between us, Jules." He promised. "We do it, make certain the press takes all the necessary pictures, and we can then resume our normal time together fooling the masses."

Juliet ran a hand through her red hair.

"You're right." She mumbled.

"What was that?" He leaned his ear towards her. "I didn't quite catch that."

"I said you're right!" She snapped.

Emerick placed his hand over his heart.

"My lady, I am overcome." He dropped to one knee before her and pressed her hand to his lips. "To hear such a sweet declaration from you, it is all I have ever hoped for."

Despite wanting to remain irritated with him, Juliet began to laugh at his overly dramatic teasing.

Emerick beamed at her for being such a good sport throughout these months of subterfuge.

"So when are we doing this?" She asked.

"Whenever you wish." He sat back down behind his desk to check his schedule. "We have a ball at Ramsford in two weeks. There's the dinner with the Chamber of Commerce next Friday. Then--"

"I think we should get it over with as soon as possible." She decided.

Emerick looked up at her in surprise. Was the notion of kissing him that disgusting to her?

Juliet's cheeks heated with a touch of color. "If we put it off, I'm going to be more nervous about it."

Emerick didn't think he could be any more shocked than he was hearing her say something like that. Juliet was a young woman who never got nervous. She had enough of the Nevrakis confidence in her mixed with the Walker's not caring what anyone else thought persona that was simply Jules.

She was typically unflappable in any situation. Her quick, dry wit intermingled with her fiery temper to keep others from daring to say anything cutting to her. She was respected and feared amongst many members of the Royal Court.

He'd come to depend on that these last few months. Though she could drive him crazy at times, he appreciated those personality quirks of hers along with her logical, no nonsense way of thinking. She had surprisingly become a person whose advice he readily sought.

He saw the type of noble she was becoming. Her loyalty and steadfast nature came from both her parents and he couldn't be more grateful to have it for himself.

Of all his friends though, he was surprised how much he had come to enjoy every moment with her. Even their arguments left him feeling energized. There was something about her that he...

Emerick stopped that train of thought.

He did wonder why a simple kiss had the power to make her nervous.

Juliet hated admitting to such a weakness in front of him. She knew it sounded ridiculous. Goodness knows, she'd never been one to try and tame her passionate nature. Emerick had even been one of her friends who'd caught her in more than one embrace with different men over the years.

But the thought of kissing him...

She didn't know what to think about the feelings that particular notion stirred within her. No man frustrated her nor made her laugh quite like Emerick did. He never stepped back from going toe to toe with her, nor was he cowed like many of the other nobles when she was angry.

He was infuriating with how charming he could be. His flirtatious nature had been with him since birth. It was effortless on his part and she realized through her time spent one on one with him that it was typically used to put one at ease.

Though many assumed he was carefree, she'd come to see the more serious side to his personality. She knew how much he valued his family and their close knit group of friends, but she was also catching glimpses into the type of king he would one day become.

She admired him and was usually proud of the decisions and arguments he made in terms of their country. She would have no problem respecting him as her king once Uncle Liam stepped down from the throne.

She did worry though over the thought of some woman coming along and trapping Emerick in a marriage. Like his father, the prince possessed a tender heart. He'd never stepped back when someone was in need. Once he cared about someone or an issue, he threw himself into it with everything he had.

He needed to be protected. She now understood why her father had remained by Liam's side until he met Riley. She realized that it was up to her to be that for Emerick. She knew her brother, Jackson, felt the same way about the prince but he was a little caught up with Lady Nicky Beaumont to give all his free time to this endeavor.

Which might explain why she didn't put up much of a fight when Emerick suggested they do this fake dating for the social season.

At least that's what it was in the beginning...

Juliet put a stop to her wayward thoughts. She was not going to join the ranks of hundreds of women enamored with the crown prince.

But this kiss...what if she...if he...

She got to her feet.

"Let's go out tonight or tomorrow."

Emerick slowly nodded. "If that's what you wish."

"It is." She lowered her eyes. "Something casual. I don't think we need to kiss at some court event."

Emerick's brow furrowed as he observed her.

She really is nervous.

"How about tomorrow afternoon?" He offered.

"Sounds good." She stumbled to his door. "I'll see you for lunch then."

Before he could say another word, she hurried out of his room.

**************

The spring day had turned chilly and damp. Emerick and Juliet thought that was the perfect setting to make the kiss more believable. It wouldn't look staged now, especially since they weren't supposed to be posing for the press at an event.

The two walked through the capital, hand in hand, as they made their way to an outdoor cafe they were known to frequent. Other than the palace guards following at a respectable distance, the two basically had the sidewalk to themselves.

Emerick decided during a night of tossing and turning in bed, that it would be best to catch Juliet off guard with the kiss. He worried that if he forewarned her about when it would happen, she would be even more nervous and the kiss wouldn't appear authentic.

She was already clutching his hand and arm. He didn't know if the occasional trembles he felt were from the cold breeze or from her nerves.

Once the two were seated at a patio table and had their orders placed, he reached over and took her hand once more.

He could hear the clicks of cameras from some not so well hidden paparazzi.

Juliet smiled at him, squeezing his hand.

He held her gaze as he lifted their clasped hands to his lips.

Emerick could feel her tense at the touch she'd felt many times throughout the years.

"Jules." He said softly.

She lowered her eyes to his mouth.

He leaned forward and slipped his hand into her hair, tugging her forward as he pressed a tender kiss to her lips.

He was doing fine maintaining what was going to be a simple kiss until she reached up and cupped his cheek.

Her lips parted under his allowing him to deepen the kiss. He could taste the beginning of her fiery nature as her tongue caressed his.

Her husky moan took him by surprise as she pulled him closer to her.

They barely pulled apart to catch their breaths, before he dipped back down, sucking her bottom lip.

Her breath hitched, a flash of her green eyes met his blue before she wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Her mouth slanted over his, drawing him back into another passionate kiss.

Emerick nearly yanked her into his lap. If not for their waiter, clearing his throat, their kiss would most likely still be going. And where it would have led, startled them both.

"Emerick?" She whispered. "Stop staring at me like that."

Juliet knew she was looking at him just like he was her, as if seeing each other for the first time.

He lowered his eyes and quickly picked up his glass of water. He hoped as he gulped it down that it would cool the desire he felt for her in that kiss.

Emerick made the mistake of glancing at her again. He saw the slight redness around her mouth where his stubble had rubbed against her porcelain skin. The sight brought on another flash of heat over his body.

Juliet's eyes drifted back to his mouth as she sipped her own ice water. She was tempted to put the glass to her cheeks as she thought of how it felt being kissed by him. It made her want to do it again.

No wonder he said he had numerous ladies who could vouch for his kisses, she thought to herself.

"Well," Emerick tried to joke to break the tension, "I think we managed to make our relationship believable."

Her lips curved a touch proudly.

"Yeah, I think we did."

Their eyes met while smiles formed on their faces.

"Was it as dreadful as you thought it would be?" He whispered.

Emerick expected her to tease him about being a bad kisser.

Juliet instead lowered her eyes to his mouth once more.

"On the contrary," she lifted her water glass as if she was about to offer a toast, "I didn't find it dreadful at all."

Emerick tapped his glass against hers.

With a wink, he said.

"Neither did I."

[riseandshinelittleblossom]

This is my submission to the Quote me on This Challenge that I'm hosting. It's my first time posting a fic in a VERY long time so please excuse any errors.

I want to send special thanks to @fullbeaumonty / @chatonne-rousse , @leelee10898 , and @zaffrenotes for pre-reading this! And to @sfb123 for assigning my prompt, which will be bolted below.

Disclaimer: there are smatters of actual book dialogue that own to pixelberry, along with Drake Walker.

As always if you'd like to be added or removed from my tags, please let me know!

My taglist: Tags: @leelee10898 @fullbeaumonty @choiceswreckedme @ritachacha @itsstillnotwhatyouthink @blackcoffee85 @indiacater @drakesensworld @carabeth @daniv2278 @cosigottahavefaith @gibbles82 @innerpostmentality @perfectprofessorherokid @darley1101 @jovialyouthmusic @liamxs-world @thequeenofcronuts @blznbaby @wannabemc2 @aworldoffandoms @lynne1993

Challenge taglist: @dcbbw @debramcg1106 @burnsoslow @argylemnwrites @twinkle-320 @yourquietarioso @bebepac @peonierose @leelee10898 @angelasscribbles @lucy-268 @sfb123

The night had been close to magical. The time spent with all of her friends at the beer garden had been exactly what Josie needed after everything she'd been through these past few weeks. She almost couldn't believe she wasn't dreaming, but there she was ambling back to the palace, her steps falling close to Drake's as he hummed happily. He stumbled only a little.

"Drake, are you drunk?" She giggled.

"Novak, I don't get drunk. Maybe you're drunk."

"Uh huh,"

"I'm just… happy. We're home. Savannah's coming home…..you like me for some reason…"

"Okay you've definitely had more to drink than I thought." Josie laughed, linking her arm with Drake's. He paused just before the door and they watched their friends disappear inside. He turned to her.

"Hey, how about a palace tour tonight? Just you, me, and portraits of stuffy old guys."

"We're all staying in the palace, Drake. I've seen it."

"Nah, Novak. You've seen the palace the way the royal family wants you to see it." He dropped his voice to a slightly slurred whisper, "I can show you the palace… like you've never seen it before."

There was a glimmer in his eye that Josie had never seen before and she wasn't ready to see it go away.

"I'm in. Where does this tour start?"

Drake proudly showed Josie special spots in both the ballroom and one of the many hallways. His gleeful demeanor was maybe the most adorable thing she had ever seen and she was hopeful that although he stood before her now looking very confused that he would have more stops on his little tour. Finally his eyebrows disappeared into his hairline as he looked at her, more enthusiasm oozing from him.

"Let me take you to our final stop,"

He grabbed her hand and dragged her along an unknown route to a part of the palace she'd never seen before. Stopping in front of a heavy wooden door he looked at her over his shoulder and wiggled his eyebrows before pushing it open to reveal an empty library.

"Did you bring me here to read to me?" She asked, taking in the splendor of the room.

He didn't answer. Instead he released her hand and started feeling along the spines of old books on one of the shelves, muttering to himself. His shoulder bounced off of a pillar as something began to rumble. A panel in the wall swung open and he grinned back at her proudly.

"I found it! C'mon Novak!" He dragged her through the panel whirling around to grin at her triumphantly.

"Welcome…. To my secret passage."

Josie looked around the stone passageway. It was cold and dimly lit and it had a faint odor of mildew.

"Where does it go?"

"A dead end. That part's no fun. The cool part is just…this passage. Even Liam doesn't know about this place."

He told her all about how he used to hide away from the court in the passage when he was growing up. Taking a seat on a stone step he peered up at her.

"But…now I do. Why bring me here?"

He told her about how he thought she'd like a secret place to hide and that they could share this one. Josie sat beside him in companionable silence for a few beats.

Finally, she spoke, "Thanks for showing me this place, Drake."

"Thank yooouuu for going on my tour."

"I'd give it five stars. "

"Then my job here is done, " he replied, his face breaking into a goofy grin.

Again they fell into a quiet, Drake staring at his feet as he dragged them across the stone and Josie staring at Drake.

"This passageway reminds me of you." She told him.

"Because I'm cold and stony?"

She threw her head back laughing.

"No, I don't think that at all."

"You might be the only one. "

She laid her hand on his knee and Drake's expression sobered. His eyes settled on it briefly before flicking up to look into Josie's.

"It's a safe haven. Because you make me feel safe."

He swallowed hard.

"I'd never let anything happen to you, Novak."

"I believe you. Even if you haven't always been my biggest fan."

"I never said that!"

She grinned, "You never had to, I could tell you were always trying to keep me at arm's length, Drake."

He stared into her eyes for a long time before he offered, "I…if I didn't keep you close I could ignore what I was feeling. It would be easier when you and Liam…"

"Drake, I was never in love with Liam. I care about him in the same way that you do. "

"But he would move the sun and the moon for you! I just…I don't understand why you would choose me. Liam can give you everything and-"

Josie reached up and placed her forefinger over his lips.

"Life with Liam will always be a whirlwind. Tours and balls and meetings and hidden moments in the hedge maze. Drake, my whole life has been…well a series of unfortunate events. Nowhere has ever felt like home. Everyone has always felt temporary. Coming to Cordonia made that worse. I've been in the center of a maelstrom, especially since the coronation and I…I don't blame Liam, I don't. But, he hasn't been here by my side; and yet…in the middle of my chaos, there was you. Every single time I needed someone, you were there. After everything…I never cared about Liam's wealth. So it doesn't bother me to turn it down for the most valuable things life can offer: love, steadfastness, loyalty. You offer me all of those things, Drake Walker. And in my mind you're worth a thousand Liams."

In a flash Drake's lips were upon hers, his hands coming up to tenderly cup her face on each side. Josie's eyes squeezed shut as she gripped the denim at his waist returning his sentiment. When finally they parted Drake rested his forehead on hers with more clarity in his eyes than she'd seen from his all night.

"I don't know what I ever did to deserve you, Novak…Josie, but I swear I'll never stop trying to be worthy of you." He whispered reverently. She grazed her hand down his cheek, a shiver going down his spine at her touch.

"You couldn't get rid of me now if you tried."

[the-blind-assassin-12]

five things that you never get tired of writing

I was tagged by @zaffrenotes - thanks D!  

Rules: List 5 things you never get tired of writing - it can be tropes, themes, characters, phrases, whatever brings you joy. Tag 5 people!

in no particular order: 

found family. choosing the people that matter most, unexpectedly strong or close bonds forming between people, accepting differences and supporting one another.  

natural settings. tree lines and coastlines, mountains and fields and ferns and sunsets, lakes, oceans, waterfalls, twilight and starlight and all the colors and smells and sounds, post-apocalyptic forests and extraterrestrial fauna and leaves changing in the fall.  

smooches. all kinds. breathless ones and sleepy ones, tiny pecks on the cheek and kisses to shut the other person up, goodbye kisses and first kisses and light little brushes, words kissed onto skin and kisses that say more than words. 

myths & magic. legends and prophecies, special abilities, fantastical creatures, the force and the currents and the future and all that jazz. 

flangst. fluff + angst. mixing the bad with the good, putting them through it but making it worth it (i hope), getting through tough times together, hurt and sadness but also comfort and happiness, trust and sacrifice but also warmth and healing. 

tagging a few who might want to play along (but of course anyone who sees this is welcome to!) : @something-tofightfor @oonajaeadira @insomniamamma @writeforfandoms @littlemisspascal

[choicesflashfics]

Week #71 Prompts

This week’s prompts are:

Prompt 1 — “Are you flirting with me?” -> “I’m always flirting with you, [name]. Keep up.”

Prompt 2 — “I don’t want anyone to see me cry.”

Prompt 3 — “Why does this always happen to me?”

Guidelines: 

You have to use at least one of the prompts, but you may use all if you’d like.

The fic can be no more than 2500 words. Word count must be present. Text fics are welcome as well. 

The prompts must be used exactly as they are. 

Whether you use one, two, or all three, the prompt(s) must be bolded. Please put in your A/N which prompt(s) you’re using. 

Use proper warnings/tags for the fics if they require any (nsfw, etc.)

Tag @choicesflashfics when you post and your fic will be reblogged. If your fic isn’t reblogged within 48 hours of posting (because we all know how tumblr tags are wonky sometimes), send a message with the link.

Post your fic by Saturday, February 10th (11:59 EST). 

Happy writing! 

*just a reminder that asks are open for those who want to submit their own prompt suggestions!*

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(If I’ve missed anyone, I’m so sorry. Please let me know if you’d like to be added to or removed from the tags. If I’m unable to activate your tag, I will try to reach out in the comments!)

[blackcatkita]

Any Choices Fanfic Blogs you recommend?

Hmm... I feel like alot of people left but off the cuff I'd say, @zaffrenotes @flowerpowell @alwaysmychoices @ao719 @boneandfur @brightpinkpeppercorn @debramcg1106 @sincerelyella @burnsoslow @theroyalweisme @choicesarehard @darley1101 @dcbbw @god-save-the-keen @hellospunkiebrewster @jerzwriter @ladylamrian @omgjasminesimone @ownworldresident @ofpixelsandscribbles @ritachacha @thefirstcourtesan @walkerismychoice @xxrainbow-princessxx

Did I go through the alphabet? I sure tf did because my memory regarding this subject is shit. If you want to let me know what books you're looking for I could recommend based on that as well! Also, I'M still looking for blog recommendations so feel free to post in the comments!

[ao719]

I received this commission gift (warning - slightly nsfw) from @indiacater done by @pilitella of Liam and Aria from The Pact and I am still losing it. It’s been a few days and I have not yet recovered aksjakjssjnsjs

“I’m yours,” Aria breathed in reply.

As soon as she spoke the words, Liam’s lips were back on hers as he pulled her away from the wall; they stumbled inside the villa and up the stairs toward his room, leaving a trail of their shedded clothes scattered along the way.

•Please do not alter or repost•

I cannot thank the both of you enough for your friendships and this surprise 🥹🥲 You both are truly amazing 💕

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[sfb123]

I was lucky enough to win a commission by the wonderful @/artbyainna for @ao719’s Tumblrversary giveaway, and I am absolutely FLOORED!

LOOK AT MY BABIES! This is Liam and Riley from a pivotal scene in my series Sapere Aude. I was going to post a snippet, but it's completely loaded with major spoilers, so iykyk. If you don’t, check out the series master here. If you don’t want to read the whole thing, and want the spoilers of this scene, it’s from chapter 8.

Thank you so much to Anitah for your generosity (and congrats again on that Tumblrversary), and to Ainna for using your incredible talent to help me bring one of my silly stories to life yet again.

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