#aaron that tracy is an idiot

[themackenzieboydchronicles]

Aaron Struggles to Keep His Jealousy Under Control.

Mackron fanfic.

Aaron made his way to Macks Cottage.

"Yes' said Mack sternly as he opened the door.

"You left your change on your table yesterday" said Aaron.

"Keep it" said Mack "I left it as a tip"

"Who have you got in there?" Aaron asked straining his neck to see who was talking to Isla.

"None of your business" said Mack as Gino came to the door carrying Isla and wearing only a dressing gown.

"Hi Aaron" said Gino "How's things?"

"Better when I go back to France and as far away as possible from that loser you've shacked up with" snarled Aaron.

"Can I detect a tone of jealousy?" Gino teased giving Mack a kiss and enraging Aaron. "Can't blame you. He's gorgeous"

Aaron left and stormed into the Woolpack nearly knocking Gail over.

"Just get out if my way" he growled at Gail.

"Who's rattled your cage?" asked Nicky who was standing at the bar.

"That Spanish freak Mack has shacked up with" growled Aaron.

"Very good looking bloke but he's not my type fortunately for Suni" smiled Nicky.

"He stood there at the door holding Isla and wearing the dressing gown I bought Mack for Christmas" said Aaron. "And he had nail polish on"

"Yes aparantly Mandy gave them both the once over ready for the big night tomorrow at Macks bar" said Bear.

"What big night?" Aaron asked.

"Gino's drag act" said Nicky "Apparantly he's a sensation and very sexy so he's either doing his drag routine or his strip tease. Its a big surprise"

"The only big surprise he"ll get is my boot in his gob" said Aaron.

"Wow he's really got to you hasn't he" laughed Nicky.

"Do you think this is funny?" asked Aaron "Well I'll tell you what's funny Mack dating a bloke that dresses like a freak and wears make up"

"I think it suits him" said Nicky "According to Ella he always wears sparkly dresses when he's mixing cocktails. In fact Suni and I have already booked our seats for tomorrow night" said Nicky deliberately winding Aaron up.

"Well I've just got to see him make an idiot of himself" said Aaron.

"It's couples only" said Nicky "Buy one get one free"

"Well I've got a freebie he can have with pleasure" said Aaron "My fist"

Aaron made his way to Macks bar and was dying with curiosity to see what Gino has planned "I'll have two tickets for tomorrow night please Tracy"

"Who's the lucky fella you're bringing with you?" said Tracy.

"Never you mind" said Aaron.

"Well whoever he is Gino will blow both your socks off" said Tracy "He's got a great act and just wait til you hear him sing. No wonder Macks all over him. He's hot"

"And I want to know that because?" snapped Aaron.

"Ella was right you're insane with jealousy" laughed Tracy.

"For you information I'm glad that prat has paired up with Mack coz it keeps Mack and his pathetic life away from me" said Aaron who was trying to keep his temper under control "I'm only coming tomorrow to watch Mack make an idiot of himself drooling over that Spanish prick"

25.4.24.

#mackenzie boyd #aaron dingle #tracy robinson #emmerdale #mackron fanfic

[kellykadesperate]

thinking bout how overnight robert was the guy who had the affair with aaron and who was just a close friend now supporting aaron through the worst thing ever to someone who was aaron’s bf and how that was such a big thing for him but he was so concentrated on the verdict ruling and then making aaron happy and then liv that he never got to breathe and be like cool everyone knows i’m aaron’s bf and the world hasn’t stopped moving and i’m happy being myself 

you know

#just little things yk wow #robert sugden #robron #bought to u by the scene where adam's like yay u two are together and robert doesn't even like register it because he's focused on assuring #aaron that tracy is an idiot

[poledancingghostson]

I believe in giving people bootlegs they really want, even if they have nothing to trade, because the whole point of bootlegs is making sure that people who were not able to see their favourite musical for whatever reason get to experience the parts of the show they don't get from the soundtrack. Bootlegs expand the musical theatre audience to those who live far from New York, or don't have the money to pay for tickets; people who just want to see their favourite actors or their favourite shows however they can. It is cruel to keep that from someone who so passionately loves musical theatre. Broadway is all about inclusivity so include those people who are not privileged enough to go to Broadway! Much appreciated.

Edit: i don't actually have many bootlegs to give away anymore theyre all dead now

[scrapyardboyfriends]

I mean these ars the same producers who spent weeks basically setting up a Robert return story for no reason whatsoever, oh I'm sorry so Aaron could "choose" Ben (😂) which amounted to nothing so I think we are right not to just run with him having to be gone after this. With these producers it could literally be anything.

That's why I keep giving my caveats saying that they could absolutely do the disappointing thing and all of this foreshadowing could be pointless. Haha. But they did surprise me by actually killing off Andrea, which to me made the most sense. So...maybe?! Haha. I don't want to get my hopes up too high but also, I just don't understand what it is they think they would even do with Ben if they keep him. Especially if Danny is taking more time off. There's no story or purpose to Ben without Aaron and they haven't even bothered to try when they do have Aaron.

But also they suck and can't tell a coherent story and always do the most painfully boring option so...who knows.

I mean everyone is such a one note character these days, it's a joke. Aaron shows up just to punch people and recount some "I'll change" platitudes that he's already dealt with before. Charity schemes with a guy she probably doesn't care about just because she's bored. Cain shows up just to kidnap people. Paddy continues to just be the bumbling idiot. Marlon is mostly just around to be neurotic and goofy without any real heart to it. They don't know how to do Tracy's break so they're just having Nate maybe be cheating and Cain brining up Moira because that's still a story that makes no sense. Every character for the most part is just going through the motions.

The only things I think are slightly working on the show right now are the Priya stuff. Because it's delving into her character history in interesting ways and giving her more meaty stuff to play. Plus we're actually getting to see a bit more of the Sharmas as a family again and Rishi gets to be an actual adult for a bit for a change. She gets to have friend scenes with Leyla, which always make things better and her relationship stuff with Ellis is at least not among the worst of the relationship stories in terms of actual content. And then I think the Meena stuff is still working well enough because she's a fun villain and having a true psychopath is interesting for people to deal with. Plus the Vic and David romance alongside of it has been one of the better relationship stories they've done in a while (not that that's hard) and even though David always falls in love at the drop of a hat, Vic hasn't had a higher profile romance really at all before. I wouldn't really could Adam because that always felt more like a secondary story. So that's a newer thing for her and it's nice when characters have new things to do. And lastly, I would say the Gabby/Bernice/Thomas stuff is somewhat interesting, again because it's new territory for them and it's nice to see Bernice confront her past behavior in a new context of not wanting Gabby to repeat her mistakes. So again, good relevant character history being used in ways that make sense.

Sorry...I just needed to get that tangent rant out. Haha. But suffice to say, the rest of the show is incredibly stale and Ben falls into that category so I can see it being disappointing. I just hope it's not.

#current emmerdale #emmerdale complaints corner #nonron

[raelee514]

Monday to Wed Emmerdales

Here we go. 

LMAO at Al hiding from Rishi in the bushes. I am 100% on board for whatever kind of friendship/affair whatever Chas and Al might start. Sorry Priya. But I need Chas OUT of Chaddy like three years ago. 

Chas had some spark back in those scenes, she was laughing and having fun.  OMG. Just yes please. 

I like Vinny and Liv so far, after that facepalming inducing scene of Mandy getting asexual so horribly horrible wrong OMG.  They could be cute and Vinny is good person and interesting. I don’t really care much about Paul, so if he is gambling again I hope Vinny tells him to get lost.  He and Mandy are great mother/son duo, it’s where I like Mandy the best. 

Was great to see Gabby and Liv interacting MORE PLEASE. Also I loved Liv’s top in Wednesday. 

Meena and Manpreet -- well that was a bit anticlimatic and predictable with the husband seducing, I have a feeling more things will come out.  But I’m liking the conflict. 

I like Belle and Andrea’s team up still though the scenes were kind of repeats and stalled. And Jamie just walking around being an idiot asshole is a bit boring if it’s not leading somewhere or he’s not struggling with it... Only time he acted like that was with Andrea and can you trust that? Nope. 

Just give me some angsty stuff with him and Belle. 

I really like Dawn and Billy so I hope they can get past Dawn pushing him away, I hope the show does just let Malone rot in that grave and never brings him up again. I hope Harriet never returns from her trip and Will goes after her and also never returns.   Free Dawn!!!

Jimmy in the cafe was a highlight of the Wed episode.  Him and Cain were hilarious.  

Tracy and Cain was a funny fun little pairing too.  LOL. 

AARON!!!!!!! 

You love and miss your husband, sure you hate listening to him wittering on to Seb while you try to sleep. Yes, play with that ring finger and feel all nostalgic... That was beautiful and awesome and can we just have scenes lke that daily until Ryan comes to his senses...

With Grace’s anniversary, I’m wondering if Robert remembered it and did something? Is that letter? That’s probably me giving way more thought to things than the show ever would. LOL. 

#rae's emmerdale thoughts #emmerdale #robron

[nooneelsecomesclose17]

I’m struggling today, so please humour me. How does Robert’s exit lead to his return? How is it the most open-ended exit with the door firmly left wide open?

It might not be the most open-ended...that’d likely be cheating and Robert leaving but that would break my heart. If that had happened they could have him return home in a year or two and then he and Aaron work their way back to each other again.

With the prison sentence though...Basically because it’s so easy to undo. He could appeal his sentence or the charge itself (not sure if there’s a time limit on that), or they could find out he didn’t cause Lee’s death so he could be released with time served for the GBH.

It would be soapy but that’s ok. My favourite theory is that Luke knew all along what his brother had done and he was the one who finished him off in the hospital. He could confess and Robert would be released. 

Or they could do the Corrie and Tracy Barlow route and have the forensics or pathologist found to be a bit dodgy and he’s let out on a technicality. A bit of evidence has been handled wrongly or something.

If he’d gone on the run for me it’s hard to come back from (not impossible) because he’d still have to serve some kind of sentence. Aaron came back in 2014 and he got a suspended sentence for fleeing, but they couldn’t really make a murder charge disappear (ok they could but it’d stretch reality that bit too far), so you’d have to clear all that before you could get Aaron and Robert back into each other’s lives.

Death...well that’s pretty obvious (again not impossible ;))

They could’ve turned Robert back into a villain for his exit but they didn’t. They managed to get the GA on Facebook on his side which is no mean feat, they did it all so well that to me it means they’d welcome him back with open arms and the exit is set up for that.

But for me, the prison sentence is just easy. Once it’s done it’s done you know? Ryan wants to come back, they sort that and it’s easy. They kept them in love and the divorce is again the easiest thing to sort, with some delicious angst. Robert can get out, rock back up in the village and then he can set about getting Aaron back after being such a colossal idiot and divorcing him.

I don’t know if my ramblings make any sense but I hope it helps! 

#Anonymous

[becca-petersen]

American Idiot x Mean Girls Cast Swap

Cady Heron - Olivia Puckett 

Regina George - Taylor Iman Jones

Gretchen Wieners - Nicci Claspell

Karen Smith - Jillian Mueller

Janis Sarkisian - Kennedy Caughell

Damian Hubbard - Kelvin Moon Loh

Aaron Samuels - Brandon Kalm

Kevin G - Michael Pilato

Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George - Rebecca Naomi Jones

Mr. Duvall - Wallace Smith

Ensemble: Francesca Granell (Caitlin Caussin); Trent Saunders (Martin Jitla); John Krause (Tyler Kimble); Dan Tracy (Shane Oman); Mariah MacFarlane (Sonja Acquino); Dan Gleason (Mr. Heron/Mike T.); Jamal Shuriah (Christian Wiggins); Alison Marooney (Lizzie Therman); Josephine Spada (Dawn Schweitzer); Liam Fennecken (Coach Carr/Glen Coco); Antwaun Holley (Jason Weems); Aurie Ceylon (Grace Akinola); Jenna Rubaii (Sophie Kawachi); Gabrielle McClinton (Rachel Hamilton); Chelsea Turbin (Taylor Wedell). 

#mean girls bway #mean girls musical #american idiot musical #olivia puckett #taylor iman jones #nicci claspell #jillian mueller #kennedy caughell #kelvin moon loh #brandon kalm #michael pilato #rebecca naomi jones #wallace smith #francesca granell #trent saunders #john krause #mariah macfarlane #dan gleason #jamal shuriah #alison marooney #josephine spada #liam fennecken #antwaun holley #aurie ceylon #jenna rubaii #gabrielle mcclinton #chelsea turbin #dream cast #i know you love me baby that's why queue brought me here #I left Krystina off the cast swap because my dream was for her to play Gretchen and that was realized

[robertjacobsugdens]

robron + fake dating!!! (i already forgot the number because i got so excited about it #rip)

Here you go! Just seventeen years later, I am SO SORRY.07. Fake dating.CW: forced outing, brief discussions of homophobia and biphobia. All of Aaron’s opinions on music are his own and I don’t endorse them nor condone them.

In Aaron’s defense, he’s drunk when it happens.

-

Technically, Aaron, a music journalist, should be impartial and fair.Practically, he and Robert Sugden, former boybander from the early 2000s gonesolo, have a feud going on. Well, they had one. These days, what with theintermingling of their personal lives, they mostly have a grudging andexpletive-laden acquaintanceship.

Adam once called them “frenemies” but Adam is an idiot and what he saysdoesn’t count.

Aaron can’t quite remember howit started. Probably with him saying something about how Robert’s the BritishTaylor Swift but with none of the emotional range. He might also be in a feudwith Taylor Swift now that he thinks about it, he’s not sure.

It’s all very fuzzy. Theapocalyptic amounts of alcohol he’s been consuming all night probably aren’thelping matters. They are, however, helping with the fact that he’s currently inRobert Sugden’s living room, witnessing all kinds of straight PDA.

There’s a party going on, somekind of celebration because Robert’s been nominated for a music award. Aaronfeels like he should definitely know which one, but it’s escaping him at themoment. What he does know is that it’s one of those cheap ones voted by thepublic, a popularity contest more than anything. Record executives love themthough.

If this lavish party isanything to go by, so does Robert.

Aaron takes a swig of hisbeer. Robert’s a sell-out, nothing new there.

Aaron tries to regain focus.He’s been waiting for Adam and Vic’s make-out session to end for a while now,but it doesn’t look like it’s happening any time soon. When he sees Adam’stongue enter Vic’s mouth for the third time in five minutes he decides to cuthis losses and get up.

He wanders around for a bit,nodding hello to the few people he knows, mostly other music journalists hereto network or just to score some free alcohol and food. Can’t say he blamesthem.

He’s just thinking he hasn’tseen Robert at all, and what a blessing that is, when he does see him. He’swearing a white button-down shirt and jeans, surrounded by people in silks andglitter, but he still stands out the most. There’s something about him thatdraws people’s attention. If Aaron were the sort of flowery writer that editorslove he’d describe it as a ‘magnetic aura’ or something equally stupid. As itis, he’s just annoyed in a way he can’t quite verbalize.

Robert sees Aaron from acrossthe room and smirks at him, a flash of white teeth that’s gone almost as soonas it appears. Aaron turns back. What a wanker.

-

Aaron wakes up with a bangingheadache and a mouth that feels filled with cotton.

He opens one eye, slowly, andwhen he’s not assaulted by the daylight as he feared, he opens the other one aswell. He notices gladly that the curtains are shut, allowing him some reprieve.Then he remembers that he doesn’t have curtains in his bedroom and a wave ofnausea hits him.

He’s on a bed, diagonally,mercifully alone and fully clothed, shoes included. It’s not his bed though.

Aaron gets up, gingerly, andas he does some of the memories from the night before flood back to him. Heremembers getting drunk, he remembers getting annoyed with Robert aboutsomething but he can’t quite remember what, he remembers wandering onto thesecond floor and into a guest bedroom and then suddenly not reallyunderstanding how locks and doors and handles work anymore.

Not one of his finest moments,admittedly.

So, he’s still at Robert’s, inone of his bedrooms. He takes his phone out of his jeans pocket and looks atthe time, it’s only 10.30 on a Sunday, he’s sure Robert’s still asleep. He canprobably get out of there without even having to see him.

This is fine. This is allfine.

-

Aaron’s trip downstairs is assilent as he can make it, which, given his current state, is not very silent atall. At one point he even trips on the carpet and barely manages not to fall onhis face, releasing however a string of curses. He sends up a silent prayerthat Robert’s room is very far away and Robert is a very sound sleeper.

“Aaron? Are you trying to giveme a heart attack?” Robert half yells, suddenly and inexplicably at the bottomof the stairs. He’s clutching his chest with a hand in a way that Aaron feelsis way too dramatic for the situation.

He’s wearing an open robe, apair of pajama bottoms and nothing else. Aaron is man enough and hung-overenough to admit that it’s distracting and that’s why it’s taking him forever toanswer. Not that he’s going to let Robert in on that.

“I fell asleep.” Aaron says,crossing his arms. “Why are you already up?” Aaron asks, with way moreaccusation in his tone than is warranted, all things considered.

Robert gestures towards theliving room. Aaron comes down the last few steps and peers into the largeliving room, where a cleaning crew is eliminating every trace of last night’sparty and studiously ignoring them.

“You look like you’re about tothrow up.” Robert says, wrinkling his nose. “Please not on the carpet.”

Aaron grunts at him. He canrecognize a hint when he gets thrown one.

“Fine. I’ll leave you to it.”He says, rushing towards the door, Robert right behind him.

“What?” Aaron asks.

“Last time you tried to leaveyou ended up in my guest bedroom. I’m just making sure you don’t end up in myattic.” Robert says. He looks weird. Sleepy, maybe. Soft. His bare feet barelymaking a sound on the plush carpet and his hair still a mess from the nightbefore.

Aaron idly wonders if there’sanyone upstairs, still in Robert’s bed, waiting for him to be done and get backunder the covers. He shakes the thoughts off. He might still be drunk.

He opens the front door andsteps into the fresh air. It’s cold, but at least it’s making his nausea goaway.

“Aren’t you forgettingsomething?” Robert asks from the door. Aaron turns around and finds himselfface to face with Robert, who’s leaning on the doorframe, robe open in a waythat’s too artful to be casual. It’s a little thing but it reminds Aaron why hedislikes Robert so much. Everything about him is studied and fake.

“What?” Aaron barks out, backon familiar emotional territory.

Robert blinks at him a coupleof times. “Didn’t you have a coat last night? It’s cold.” Robert asks, finallyclosing his robe, as if his words had conjured the chill.

Aaron shrugs. He’s not goingback in.

Robert sighs. He disappearsinside for a few seconds before reappearing with a bundle in his arms.

“Here, take this.” He says,thrusting the thing at Aaron. “You can bring it back to me next time.” Andbefore Aaron can protest or speak, really, he closes the door.

Aaron unfolds the coat, it’sone of those posh ones that cost hundreds of dollars. He shrugs it on.

-

Aaron does throw up on the wayhome. He’s not sure he can blame Robert for it but he definitely makes avaliant effort.

-

Aaron manages to drag himselfout of bed on Monday morning, held together by determination, a prayer, and thepromise of coffee.

In hindsight he should havestayed in bed.

It starts with Adam sendinghim a text with an incoherent string of emojis and a link to one of thosegossip sites that he hates. He’s about to ignore the whole thing when he seesthe name ‘Robert Sugden’ in the link. He must still be half-asleep because hejust taps on it, opening a new page.

Aaron’s greeted by pictures ofRebecca White leaving Robert’s house. They’re from the morning before and Aaronquashes the spark of something ugly in his stomach that flares at therealization. She looks okay, surely more put together than Aaron looked in thesame situation. Robert’s robe is mercifully closed.

He’s scrolling through thepictures and asking himself why Adam would ever think he’s interested in themwhen he sees the back of his own head. A picture of it, to be precise. He’sstanding close to Robert, who somehow looks even more naked in the picturesthan he was in real life yesterday morning. He doesn’t remember standing thatclose either, but the angle makes it look like they were only a few inchesapart.

Aaron skims the article, buteven calling it an article feels too much of a concession. It’s a bunch of baselessspeculations about their relationship, Robert’s relationship with Rebecca, andwhat might have gone down the night before. They have even embedded a few ofthe tweets he and Robert have exchanged during the years in for good measure. Thearticle calls them ‘foreplay’ and Aaron doesn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

-

Robert calls him. Of course,Robert calls him. Tragedies always strike in threes.

It’s five pm and Aaron isabout to call it a night, earlier than usual, just so he can escape the circusthose pictures have created. His co-workers, who are usually to scared to eventalk to him, are openly laughing at him. Well, not so openly anymore after healmost bit Tracy’s head off earlier, but still. There’s definitely somelaughing at his expense happening. His own motherhas called him to laugh at him about it.

He’s just about ready to gohome, drink one or seven beers and go to bed when his phone rings. It flasheswith Vic’s number. He’s seriously tempted to let it go to voicemail, but in theend, he answers it.

He shouldn’t have.

“I’m going to be at your apartmentin half an hour, meet me there.” Robert says, in a tone Aaron can’t quitedecipher, then he hangs up.

Aaron is so incredibly temptedto stand Robert up. He could go to a pub and get his one to seven beers there,go back home once he’s sure Robert’s gone or even crash at Adam’s.

He sighs.

He goes home.

-

Robert is standing next toAaron’s apartment complex, leaning casually against the wall, a foot proppedback against it. He’s wearing a pair of stupid fake hipster glasses and a hat,trying to blend in. Aaron wants to punch him in the mouth.

He doesn’t even acknowledgeRobert as he goes inside, but he can feel him following. Aaron suddenly remembershe’s still wearing the coat Robert had given him yesterday and feels caughtout, but he’s not sure why. His own winter coat, the only one he has, is stillsomewhere inside Robert’s sprawling mansion, and it’s not like Robert can’tafford a new one if he really needs it.

“I’ll be right back.” Aaronsays before Robert can even open his mouth. He even manages to make it soundlike a warning.

He comes back with a case ofbeer and half a bottle of whiskey. Whatever it is Robert wants, Aaron isresolutely not listening to it sober.

-

Turns out, Robert wants themto date.

They are both so incredibly,stupidly drunk. They’re on Aaron’s couch and they’ve managed to demolish thealcohol and the meager contents of Aaron’s fridge, which mostly consisted of oldtake-away and a solitary carton of eggs. This is fine. It’s fine.

“So, you want me to, what, beyour reverse beard?” Aaron asks. He’s put Robert’s glasses on, and it turns outthey’re actually prescription glasses and it’s giving him nausea, but it’sbetter than the glasses being on Robert’s stupid face, so he’s keeping them.

Robert shrugs.

“Because between the pressthinking you shagged your ex-wife’s sister and a bloke the latter is… better?”Aaron asks, unsure. He’s, again, extremely drunk, but he’s pretty sure this won’tmake sense even once he sobers up.

“I didn’t.” Robert says,adamant, his eyes glassy from the booze, but intent. “Sleep with her.” Heclarifies.

“I don’t care who you shag,mate.” Aaron says, taking a swig of his beer, but something in his chest feelslooser.

“People do. The Daily Mailcalled me ‘a closet hopping groundhog gay.’” Robert says, finishing off therest of his whiskey. He looks so offended and sad, his hair sticking up indifferent directions from where he’s carded his fingers through it, his shirtrumpled.

Aaron laughs. He doesn’tbother to point out that only idiots read The Daily Mail.

“It’s not funny!” Robertprotests, but he’s laughing too. “I don’t even know what that means.” He continues,more to himself than to Aaron.

Aaron knows it hasn’t beeneasy for Robert to come out. He’s had to put up with his fair share of bullshitand Aaron can relate. Still. This is insane.

“I still don’t get why yougotta date me.” Aaron says with a grimace.

“Haven’t you read thecomments? People like us.” Robertreplies. “The idea of us.” He amends.

Aaron rolls his eyes. Robert’sobsession with what people think of him will lead him to an early grave.Probably by Aaron’s hands.

“Come with me to an event ortwo. A couple of dates. Then we can tell people we split amicably.” Robert says.Aaron gives him a look. “Or with a lot of animosity, whatever works for you.”

The crazy thing is, Aaron isconsidering it. He’s drunk enough to at least admit that to himself, and topreemptively give himself an excuse when he’ll wake up sore and regretfultomorrow.

“You’ll have full access. I’llmake sure you get the exclusive on any new project of the people I know.”Robert continues. He’s blurry and earnest seen through his own glasses. Aaronwants to throw up.

“Fine.”

-

Aaron wakes up with a crick inhis neck for having slept sitting on the couch and a banging headache, sunlightstreaming in from the windows. He wants to die and throw up. In that order. Hereally needs to stop doing this.

Why did he even do this?

“Would it kill you to buy aset of curtains?” Robert asks, his voice scratchy from sleep and what Aaronhopes is the mother of all hangovers.

Right. That.

-

Aaron takes two aspirins andstands in the shower for as long as there is hot water. He towels himself dryand puts on some clean clothes. He even manages not to throw up. He takes it asa win.

When he goes back to theliving room Robert is still there, looking intently at Aaron’s recordcollection. There’s not much in the living room, his favorite ones taking upevery available bit of space in his bedroom, these are mostly the spillovers.Still, he figures it must be an interesting collection by the look ofconcentration on Robert’s face.

He’s wearing his glasses again,as well as his stupidly expensive coat and his hat. Despite the hangover, helooks good. Aaron hates him just a little bit more for it.

“Why are you still here?”Aaron asks, weary, but lacking the usual bite. It’s been a long day already andit’s not even nine am.

“You break for lunch, right?”Robert asks, completely ignoring Aaron’s question. Aaron nods. “Okay, Leylasaid we should go for lunch. Seafood.” Robert continues, whipping up his phonefrom his jeans pocket and looking at the screen.

“Did she?” Aaron asks, lookingaround the room trying to locate his own phone in an attempt to not look atRobert anymore. This is insane. In the harsh, cold light of day, this is positivelyinsane.

“She says ‘right now lunch says this relationship is new and lowkey and we’re having fun but within thebounds of respectability politics because we live in a heteronormative society.’I’m quoting.” Robert shrugs. “That must be some fresh fish if it’s saying allthat.”

Aaron groans. “Jokes like that’swhy you need a PR boyfriend instead of having a real one, mate.”

-

Robert is late. Not that Aaronis surprised. There are many a-Twitter rants from Aaron about Robert’stardiness. Honestly, he’s revising his stance on this, their feud is all Robert’sfault.

Not that there is a feudanymore, not publicly at least. Or privately, Aaron has to grudgingly admit. He’salmost getting used to Robert. It’s disconcerting.

He’s just about to get back insidewhen a sleek silver car parks in front of him. Aaron would recognize that caranywhere. He gets inside.

Robert’s showered and changedclothes. He’s still wearing jeans, but now he’s also wearing a button-downshirt and a blazer. If Aaron were anyone else, he’d probably be feelingunderdressed, but thankfully, he’s Aaron Dingle.

“It’s lunch.” He says pointedly.

“There’ll be paparazzi.” Robert replies just aspointedly, looking Aaron over. It sends something like a spark down Aaron’sspine, he squashes it down. Not in a million years.

-

The food is good at least. Hecan’t say the same for the company. Robert’s spent the entire time subtlyworking his angles so the paparazzi can get good shots while trying to looknatural.

Every time Aaron thinks hemight actually like Robert, Robert gives him a stark reminder of why he doesn’t.It’s like clockwork.

“Why do you even care?” Aaronasks, brusquely. He’s tired of being ignored, but he hadn’t meant to say it outloud. Still, at least it startles Robert out of his daze.

“What?”

“About all this. It’s mental.”Aaron says. Robert looks like he’s waiting for Aaron to elaborate, but Aarondoesn’t.

“It’s sort of my job.” Robert replies,and to his credit he doesn’t say it like he thinks Aaron is stupid for notgetting it, which must be a struggle for him.

“Making music is your job.”Aaron says, defiant.

Aaron would rather die thanadmit any of this, but Robert has a good voice. He even has the classictraining and the rags to riches story to back it up. Farm boy turned pop star. Ifit were anyone else, Aaron could see the appeal. The fact is, Robert seems toobusy constantly obsessing over his image to actually sing anything worthlistening to and it makes Aaron want to shake him.  

“Did you remember when peoplefound out?” Robert asks, and intense look on his face, and he doesn’t have tospecify what, Aaron knows he’s talking about his sexuality.

Aaron does remember. He’s theone who had to break the news to Robert that there were pictures of him with abloke circulating around various gossip magazines. He remembers threatening toquit if the newspaper bought any of the pictures. They had been one of the fewoutlets to not even run a story about it. The fallout hadn’t been great.

Aaron nods.

“How much work do you think ittook to make sure I still had a career after that?” Robert asks, but it’s a rhetoricalquestion.

Aaron gets it, he really does.Music journalism is a difficult world for a gay man to break into, he’s had toadapt, toughen up. It’s messed up that he’s had to do that, but he knew thescore going in. He doesn’t think Robert did. Or maybe he did and had decided along time ago to kill that part of himself was a viable solution. Aaron’s notsure which option would make him sadder.

Then something happens. Robertseems to remember they’re in a public place and there’s people taking theirpictures and he plasters a smile on his face. It’s a good enough imitation ofthe real thing, Aaron will give him that. Aaron knows better, still, he lets itgo.

“When we get out, I’m puttingmy arm around your shoulders.” Robert says, but Aaron knows it’s his way ofasking. Aaron shrugs.

-

“This is mental, mate.” Adamsays. They’re at work, huddled around Aaron’s phone, looking at the picturesfrom the day before.

Adam knows, because Adam isAaron’s best mate and because Aaron needed to share the insanity with someone andAdam was the best bet. Adam’s sworn not to tell anyone and that’s good enoughfor him. Not that he’s telling Robert that Adam knows. Compared to how Robertfeels about Adam, Aaron and Robert’s relationship is a picnic in the park.

Aaron looks at the picturesand he feels something hot flutter in his stomach. He looks at them and he canfeel Robert’s warmth through their two thick coats and the smell of hisaftershave. Robert’s smiling his real smile at him.

“It’s alright.” Aaron concedes.

-

After a week or so they manageto graduate to dinner dates, and hey, at least Aaron’s getting free meals outof this. It could be worse.

Tonight, they’re ending theirdate at Robert’s to unwind. Robert is barefoot in the kitchen, cooking, theradio is playing a pop song Aaron would never admit to liking, but he does. It’soddly domestic and it’s making Aaron feel weird. He wants to say he doesn’t likeit, but in the privacy of his own head he has to admit it’s not true.

It’s nice.

“I need the loo.” Aaron says,suddenly overwhelmed.

“Use the one upstairs.” Robertreplies without even turning around. “Try not to get lost again.” Aaron flipshim the bird.

Aaron does get lost again. Inhis defense, Robert’s house his huge. How many bedrooms and bathrooms andbarely used offices does one person need? That’s how he ends up in what he’spretty sure is Robert’s bedroom.

It’s the only one that seemslived in. There are pictures of Robert’s family on the dresser and a few bookslying around, bookmarks sticking out. There are also a few vinyls and a recordplayer. They all look brand new. Intrigued, Aaron picks them up. They’re alltitles from the collection he keeps in his living room. A lot of Fleetwood Mac.

Aaron’s just about to leavewhen he notices a leather notebook on Robert’s nightstand. He picks it up, itlooks expensive and well-loved. He can see post-its sticking from the sides,but it otherwise looks carefully maintained.

“You can open it.” Robert saysfrom the doorway, making Aaron jump.

“I got lost.” Aaron replies,caught out.

“It’s okay.” Robert shrugs,but he seems tense, nervous. Maybe he does want Aaron to open the journal. Aarondoes.

Inside, in Robert’s neathandwriting are songs. Lyrics and music. They’re all dated, some going back towhen Robert first started out. Aaron jumped to the last page, Robert had apparentlystarted working on the last one the day before.

“I didn’t know you actuallywrote your songs.” Aaron says. Robert’s stuff tends to be over-produced garbage,earworms designed to be catchy and meaningless, that’s the kind of stuff that’susually cranked out by over-paid teams of producers.

“I don’t. Not the ones I singanyways.” Robert replies. He sprawls on the bed, facing Aaron. He puts hishands behind his head, exposing a silver of skin between his shirt and hisjeans and wow isn’t that a sight.

Except.

Aaron’s gotten pretty good atreading Robert by now and he can see the tense line of his shoulders, the way he’slooking at Aaron with fake confidence. He’s waiting for Aaron to judge him. Aaronthinks Robert might always be waiting for others to judge him.

Aaron goes back to the journal.He takes his time, reading a few of the lyrics, singing the melodies under hisbreath. They’re unpolished, some of them unfinished, but they’re good. Aaron’sheart feels like it’s going to explode in his chest. They’re good.

“This is the stuff you shouldbe singing.” Aaron says, reverently closing the journal and putting it back onthe nightstand. “It’s great.”

Robert breathes and thetension seems to leave his body completely. Aaron thinks it might have beensome kind of test and he’s irrationally elated he seems to have passed it.

“I’ve been thinking about it.”Robert admits, and the way he says it makes Aaron think it’s probably his firsttime saying it out loud. “Going full Cher.” Robert jokes.

“It might even earn you thefirst good review of your career.” Aaron says deadpan.

Robert throws a pillow at hisface.

-

They eat dinner, they watch amovie, they drink beer, they sit close, closer than most people do, and then Aaronleaves.

They’re on Robert’s dooragain, shivering against the cold night air, Robert framed by the light comingfrom inside the house.

“I had a good time.” Robertsays.

“I’ve had worse.” Aaronreplies because Aaron is an asshole, but Robert doesn’t seem to mind because hesmiles at him. “You never gave me my coat back.”

“I think the maid threw itout.” Robert says, wrinkling his nose.

Robert reaches towards Aaronand does the zip of Aaron’s coat up higher, well, Robert’s coat really. He patsAaron on the chest once, resting his hand for a second right on Aaron’s heart.

“You can keep this one.”Robert continues.

That’s when Aaron sees theflash go off in the corner of his eye.

Right.

This is fake.

-

So. Aaron might be in lovewith his fake boyfriend, which is fine and not at all disconcerting. Also, definitelynot as hilarious as Adam seems to think it is.

-

The thing is: Robert is all action,even when he shouldn’t be. He and Aaron tend to have that in common. Robert’sbeen driving so far. He’s been taking all the first steps. If he had wantedAaron, he would have made it happen by now.

Adam thinks Aaron is an idiot,but Adam doesn’t know anything and he can shut his stupid mouth.

-

Aaron’s wearing a suit, thenicest item of clothing he’s ever owned, courtesy of Robert’s tailor. They’regoing to the MTV Music People’s Choice whatever – Aaron’s been preoccupied withother matters lately and he usually never covers this stuff anyways – and they’rewearing matching suits. Aaron’s wearing blue and even he has to admit that helooks good.

Robert, however, looks on awhole other level. He’s wearing a color he’s insisting Aaron call “maroon” (it’sdark red), and he looks every bit the star he is. Not that Aaron is evertelling him that.

That said, someone tonight isgoing to test whether people can actually cry from sexual frustration and thatperson is Aaron.

-

The night is a blur ofperformances and awards and speeches and Aaron finds himself enjoying the experience.Especially whenever Robert leans into him to whisper something mean andsarcastic in his ear. By the time they’re ready to announce Robert’s category,Aaron’s about ready to kiss him or kill him. Whichever option becomes availablefirst, really.

An overly tanned blonde manAaron doesn’t recognize is on stage, opening the envelope with what he mightthink is panache but it’s mostly just making Aaron’s hands itch.

“And the award for maleperformer of the year goes to…”

A beat.

“Robert Sugden!”

Aaron jumps up his seat, theentire room roaring into applause and cheers. It might have been his abuse of theopen bar, or his genuine happiness, or maybe just the fact that he’s been wantingto do this for a while. He grabs Robert by the lapels of his jacket and kisseshim for all he’s worth.

Robert kisses him back.

It only lasts a few secondsbefore Robert has to go accept his awards, but it leaves Aaron’s mouth tinglingand his spine shivering. Aaron can’t hear a word of Robert’s speech, theroaring in his ears too loud.

-

The after is a blur of congratulationsand drinks and there’s an afterparty to attend, but Robert holds Aaron’s handthe entire time.

-

The thing is: Robert is allaction, it’s just that sometimes those actions aren’t obvious to the uninitiated.Like buying someone a coat without telling them about it, or asking them to behis fake boyfriend, or opening up to and being vulnerable with them.

-

“I’ve been trying to date youfor months!” Robert insists, the two of them tangled in bed.

-

AaronDingle @aarondingledon’t tell @rjsugden I said this, but his new album’s alright

#aaron x robert #writing* #long post #josephtate #ask

[spongerobertstudpants]

It's Emmerdale time!

Oh god not the Joe story that never ends again!

Vanessa, you are really acting like you don't know what type of person Charity is.

Serious 2017 Robron feels. ED really need to come up with different types of stories for Vnity!

Robert looks really good that I forgot how to breathe. And Aaron looks like he doesn't own a suit, but we all know that's not true 😉

When did Kim meet Aaron? I mean she would have had too to recognize him, right? Or did she put 2 and 2 together when she saw Robert.

Kind of surprised that Ellis tried to patch things over for Billy and Tracy. I would have figured he wouldn't want to be near Billy after yesterday!

I just don't get it... either Vanessa doesn't like the scheming or she is helping. Pick a side and stick with it!

Vanessa, you are a massive idiot and it was your own damn fault 😂

I mean Kim's not wrong about how many Dingles there are...

I am loving Aaron and Robert's reactions to the stupidity that is Vanessa 🤣

I'm glad that Noah told Cain about what he overheard!

It's nice Aaron is all nonchalant about breaking into the glove compartment with a screw driver. And Robert could care less. I love when they work together!

Well I guess that answers the question I had awhile ago on if Arthur was alright with Laurel making the pirate ship into a guesthouse...

Why didn't they wipe the car down when they found it?

I have never had aa problem with Kim so far, but her blackmailing Cain for sex was just so off putting! Come on ED we are in 2019, it's time to retire that trope!

Side note: was it just me or did 1st episode seemed to be really jam packed to anyone else? I had to rewind a couple of times because I missed something. The 2nd episode felt like it had a much better flow.

___________________

Such good Robron content the past few days! I really hope they keep it up!!

I hope everyone has a great day!

#emmerdale #late live blog #28march2019 #robron #anti vanity

[rememberingthesugden-dingles]

I mean as a shipper poor us Coira fans who had to deal with Charity a person Cain loved and then Harriet a person who grew to love and care about. It was tough to watch at times (as a shipper because otherwise its all good soap) I liked Chrissie and Andy but then Andy casually said ILY to Bernice. I liked Vadam but Adam was an idiot and their stories put me off eventually. I liked Rhona and Paddy but Fuck God Me you know that ship was well wrecked too. Tracy and David.. RIP

Haha yeah.. soaps are cruel to shippers and like who knows what might still happen to Robron but all in all, it could’ve been way worse and they’ve canonically never loved or wanted anyone else but each other since they started.

I mean chrobert was tough and endless at the time but they were there before Robron met and it was clear quite early on that she wasn’t enough and not like “the one” or anything, and we’ve had Alex who technically Aaron sort of has wanted but frankly he was more of a bandaid than anything else, he was there to heal Aaron’s confidence and self-esteem but it was never about love and it was actually hilarious the lack of interest Aaron showed in him despite him being presented as perfect by literally everyone lmao!

So yes, their love remains the undefeated beast so knock wood but it’s nice to remember that from time to time!

#ngl to you anon i'm trying my hardest not to judge you for liking chrandy or whatever the hell their name was aqzsjk #anonymous #robron

[themackenzieboydchronicles]

Mack and Lucy go on a Shopping Trip but Mack feels Guilty at upsetting Lucy.

Mackenzie Boyd Fanfic.

"Do you think we should go shopping for baby stuff?" Mack asked Lucy.

"It's a bit early for that I think Mack" Lucy replied "I don't want to tempt fate"

"We could just look" said Mack looking a bit disappointed that Lucy wasn't keen.

"Oh you're not going to mope are you?" said Lucy looking at the disappointed expression on Mackenzie's face as he twiddled his fingers.

"Of course not" Mack replied.

"You are! I can tell by the look on your face. You know you're just like a little boy" laughed Lucy "Get your coat on and we'll have a look"

"Let's look at prams first" said Mack as they arrived in Leeds "I used to take Tracy's little baby out for walks she had a lovely buggy"

"When is she due back Mack" Lucy asked "I could do with another mum to chat with"

"Not sure but it should be soon" Mack answered "Why don't you hook up with Gabby?"

"Well she doesn't seem the friendly type and she's always palming little Tommy off to Amelia from what I've heard"

"Right let's go in here" said Mack taking Lucy by the hand into a baby shop. "I want the whole world to know I'm going to be a dad"

"I'd rather not Mack if you don't mind" said Lucy.

"Lucy what's wrong your crying" said an alarmed Mackenzie.

"Let's go into this restaurant and tell me what's wrong" said Mack.

Mack ordered lunch for them and asked Lucy what was worrying her.

"I've just got a bad feeling about buying baby stuff too early Mack. With having so many scares it's unnerved me. The last time I was so lucky that I didn't lose the baby"

"I'm an absolute idiot" said Mack "I'll never forgive myself for making you cry" Mack said putting his arm round Lucy.

"It's not your fault Mack. It's just me being overcautious." said Lucy. "I'll tell you what we can do though Mackenzie"

"What?" asked Mack.

"We could decorated that small bedroom. It needs doing anyway and it would be ideal as a nursey" said Lucy "We could decorate and buy blinds and a new carpet but leave the furniture until everything is certain"

"Lucy is there something you're not telling me?" Mack asked getting panicky.

"I had a really big scare when you were in hospital" Lucy explained but they managed to stop me losing the baby"

"Lucy why didn't you tell me. I should have been there for you" said Mack who was near to tears.

"You were unconscious Mack" Lucy explained and I thought as everything turned out OK I didn't want to worry you"

"Come here" said Mack holding Lucy close. "You and the baby are everything to me but I don't want you to worry. You know I'm here for you and I'm sorry for being an idiot"

"I love you so much Mack and I'm sorry for being over cautious" said Lucy. "If you like we could decorate the small room at the cottage. It needs doing and it would make a good nursery"

"That's a brilliant idea. I'll do it in blue and pink" said Mackenzie."I'll ask Aaron to help me"

"We can buy the furniture later on and I thought we could go to Melanie's shop and pick out some samples for curtains and a carpet" said Lucy.

"What we waiting for" said Mack "I know Aaron will help me with the decorating" said Mack. "Right come on beautiful girl let's go"

#mackenzie boyd #emmerdale

[kellykadesperate]

Father Christmas’ grotto

Part 1/5 of my 5 days until Christmas Day AU Fics, AO3 link:

Robert’s not sure how much more he can take of the Christmas music in this shopping mall but he’s trying not to show it. He’s got fairy lights shining in his face and he’s pretty sure he’s left hand is numb from holding all the bags he’s got.

There’s also a four year old tugging down on his arm like he wants it to pull off.

“Seb, it’s home time. We said.”

They said, because Seb’s eating a gingerbread man he so desperately desired and Robert had made sure he understood that it signalled home time. He’s not sure how much a four year old knows about consequences of actions but he’s trying to teach him what he failed to know until he was suddenly a dad.

Seb just looks up at him like he’s mad, like the thought of leaving this Christmas filled Hell hole is inconceivable.

“We said.” Robert says, again, but then he’s completely lost to the sight of an elf coming his way. Not an elf, of course not an elf, it’s just some blond with green eyeshadow on and her hair in pigtails.

“Oh. Who do we have here?”

“Seb. Sebastian.” Robert’s surprised he’s not handed over his actress too because Seb has no idea what not speaking to strangers actually means. He steps forward, almost gives her a little twirl and it makes the elf’s eyes flutter.

“Would you like to go see ...” Robert can feel it coming, he knows, he knows she’s going to mention Father Christmas and he wants the ground to swallow him up.

“He’s fine.” Robert misses the way he could easily chuck Seb over his shoulder and power walk in the opposite direction. Now Seb protests, asks why about ten times and tries kicking Robert’s back in to make his point clear.

Seb’s not fine until he sees the back of some bloke in a big red costume and a stupid hat on his head. He gasps, like he genuinely believes it’s all real and then he breaks out into this run that has Robert chasing after him.

Seb’s little legs get him right up towards the poor sod until he’s pulling on his leg and looking up at him like he’s everything.

“Are you really him?” Seb’s mouth is wide open, his gingerbread man is half eaten and soggy from the way he refuses to eat the head. He holds it in his mouth and thinks he’s hurting him. He’s sensitive, he blames Rebecca fiercely.

The guy in the suit looks down at him and Robert focuses on his eyes. He looks young, almost stupidly young to be having to do all this. He has creases around his eyes, deep and soft and then he looks at Seb, leans right down to him after a second.

“What do you think mate?”

“Yeah. Of course you are.” Seb shrugs and then leans to drag at the bloke’s beard. “See. It’s real.” He looks up to Robert. “Daddy, it’s really real.”

The man almost laughs, tilts his head up towards Robert. “Does daddy not believe?”

Robert shakes his head. “Daddy doesn’t think there’s any need to tell stories.” He never has, he’s always been that guy who said he wouldn’t tell his kids about Father Christmas because there’s no need to.

“It’s the honest truth.” Seb says, he stamps his foot and sends his gingerbread man towards the floor.

Robert sighs, bends to pick it up as pretend Father Christmas goes to do the same. For a second, a hand brushes over his and the guy looks right at him. There’s this sudden and very real feeling of something that makes Robert stumble back to his feet.

He’s holding a wet soggy biscuit and he looks like an idiot but he doesn’t look away from the man until the elf is back and asking if he wants to sit on his knee.

“Do I what?” Robert clams up, absolutely has no idea why he’s getting into such a state.

“Think Tracy meant the kid.” The bloke’s happy and friendly voice is out the window as he looks at Robert, smirks. “Would you like that?”

And it costs him, of course it costs him, to watch Seb sit on some random bloke’s lap with a hat on and a fake beard. Only Christmas.

Robert watches from the side, sees how animated Seb is as he talks about what he knows he’s going to get. It starts with a toy tractor and then somehow gets all the way up to a puppy.

“A puppy?” The guy’s voice is back, all soft and sweet and Robert stares a little too fondly at the way he’s supporting Seb’s back as he bounces him. He’s probably done this hundreds of times, he’s probably a natural.

“What would mummy and daddy say to that?”

“Daddy would say no.” Robert chimes in, arms folded as he watches and leans up from the glass window.

Seb rolls his eyes, and Robert is certain that’s Vic’s influence over him. He plays with his hands for a second like he’s really thinking. “Mummy and Tom could both say yes.”

“Tom?” Not so Father Christmas asks. “That your brother?”

Seb giggles, deep and playful and he shakes his head. “That’s mummy’s boyfriend.”

Robert watches as the man looks right at him, he’s sure he sees a smirk, he definitely sees something and it makes him tilt his head down like he’s a little girl. He’s all shy and stupid and the guy is still wearing a stupid white beard.

“Well. How about ... I see what I can do.”

It’s enough for Seb to throw his arms around the man’s neck, squeeze tight like he’s never going to let go. The elf comes back to take a picture and that’s when he eventually pulls away. Just in time to flash a smile at the camera and wave his arms out for Robert to join them.

He does, painfully. He fakes a smile and watches pretend Father Christmas throw a glance his way.

After, Seb’s nearly in tears about having to go and the man runs a hand through his hair, tuts like he’s sorry. “It’s alright mate, you can come again soon can’t ya?”

Seb nods, thinks it’s completely normal to hug the man’s poor leg and Robert apologises.

“You don’t have to ...” He stammers, all bright red, sounding nervous and like the Father Christmas in him has faded out. “It’s fine. Kids are kids aren’t they.”

Robert nods, manages to wave as he puts Seb on his shoulders. “Thanks.” He says, for some reason. It’s not like Seb’s not a happy kid but there was something about him chatting away to a pretend Father Christmas that made him seem happier.

The guy tilts his head. “Bye.” He says, and then he’s being summoned by the elf again.

Robert watches him turn back and knows he has to run towards the bakery again to keep Seb from having a breakdown. He gets him another gingerbread man, watches him wince as he removes the legs like the things about to come to life.

“After this it’s home time. OK?”

Seb just nods like he knows it won’t be and Robert has really raised an absolute tyrant. He even smirks. Robert shakes his head at him before he stops and looks at the man ordering at the till. He knows who it is almost immediately.

The man seems to know as well, cautiously steps forward towards them both.

“You’re ...”

“FC?” The man nods. He’s wearing normal clothes, a green jumper and a pair of jeans and absolutely no white beard in sight. He looks a lot like someone Robert could want.

Robert takes a second before nodding. “Right.”

“Aaron.” Aaron gulps hard, skirts a finger around the rim of his coffee cup and then smiles. “When I’m not ...” He looks at Seb. “Him.”

Robert smiles. “Robert.” He looks at Seb, fully engrossed in how to tackle the head of the gingerbread man. “This is Seb.” He says, realising the elf might not have said.

Aaron’s eyes almost light up in this really soft way.

“Seb, say hello.”

Seb looks up, offers a curious look. “Me and daddy saw Father Christmas.”

“Did ya?”

“Yeah. We even got a picture.” Robert suddenly remembers how they didn’t get it printed and then Aaron seems to produce it from his pocket. It’s some Christmas decorated envelope and Seb’s eyes widen.

“Left it behind.” Aaron passes it to Robert.

“How’d you’d know we’d come back for it.”

Aaron’s nose is pink now. “I didn’t.” He says. “Maybe I saw you come in.” He shrugs. The way he looks at Robert is definitely something, he stares and stares until Seb pipes up.

“Santa’s getting me a puppy.”

Robert closes his eyes for a second. “You have no idea what you’ve done.” He says, but he’s smiling. He’s actually smiling.

Aaron pulls a face, bends down to Seb. “Maybe he’ll get you something he thinks you need more.” He says. Seb looks at him and then smiles.

“Do you know him?”

“Yeah. Of course I do.” Aaron says, he puffs out his chest and he’s so easy with them. “I’m one of his lead helpers.” Seb frowns and then Aaron goes and pulls out a bell from his jean pocket, it’s tiny and jingles and Seb looks like he’s in awe again.

“It’s from his sleigh.” Seb says, with so much confidence that Aaron laughs.

“Sure it is.” Aaron looks at Robert, then back at Seb. “Why don’t you keep it.”

Robert shakes his head. “No, it’s ...”

“It’s fine.” Aaron shrugs and looks at Seb. “But take care of it OK?” Seb nods and then he’s getting up and holding Aaron’s leg for the second time in the space of an hour. Aaron holds the back of his head like he doesn’t know what else to do and then Seb’s running around the place shaking the bell.

Aaron stands over Robert until Robert stands. “That was really ... nice.”

“So’s he.” Aaron says. “Not all kids ...”

“Talk so much?”

Aaron just pulls this face. “Make me not actually hate doing the whole Ho Ho Ho thing.” He almost laughs again and Robert stares down at the ground feeling like something inside him is bursting.

“Holiday job then?”

“Doing a mate a favour.” Aaron settles on saying after a second. “A big one but ...” Aaron gulps hard and then stares into Robert’s eyes. “Wouldn’t have met you otherwise. Can’t be all bad.” He flushes completely red and Robert bends his head to stifle a laugh. “I mean ...”

“I know what you meant.” Robert says, looks up at Aaron again and sees this kindness he’s never known in someone before now. “Maybe I could ... take your number or something.”

The or something hangs in the air until Aaron’s saved on his phone under FC.

“Cool.” Aaron says, “Sound.” He itches an eyebrow and then steps back, almost hits a chair as he waves to Seb and then turns to leave before stopping. “You did mean ... for like a date yeah?”

Robert has shared custody of a four year old boy, lives in a dingy flat and really had decided to write off Christmas until right this minute. He nods, breathes out a yes.

FC is changed to Aaron on his phone only a week later. They date or whatever and Aaron really is he kindest person Robert has ever met. He’s also not bad in bed. He’s round for Christmas, makes Seb really think Father Christmas has personally visited him this year.

Two years later, it’s Robert’s turn to don a not so stupid anymore white beard and watch Seb gasp at the present his dad’s holding as he sits on Aaron’s shoulders. There’s a puppy licking Robert’s palm but he doesn’t really care because Aaron’s still here, and his and kissing him on the lips and he’s happy.

So Christmas shopping with a four year old can have its perks.

#robron fics #robron #emmerdale #it’s on ao3 too i’ll add the link

[grell-writes-stuff]

Sims OCs - Aaron Being Normal

Here’s a thing no one asked for. And I’m doing them all in one post this time because reasons.

Anxious Nerd Aaron Fay

Your local transboy who loves superheros, bands, and sarcasm. *finger guns*

His sim is a friend of the world, and he’s geeky, and unflirty (which is very accurate).

Chaotic Bi Dreavyn Hawthorne

Charismatic theatre nerd/wannabe rockstar who can’t sit in chairs properly.

His sim has the musical genius aspiration, and he’s a music lover and a dance machine.

ADHD Joth Michael Tracy “Trace” Mason

Vaping, fidget spinners, and sports. What more is there to life?

His sim has the body builder aspiration, and he’s active and a bro.

Lawful Bitch Cassadee Adams

Cynical Missouri girl whose friends are all idiots. Stuck in Walgreens purgatory.

Her sim has the renaissance sim aspiration, and she’s a hot head and a genius.

Chaotic Dumbass Harlow Hernandez

Major flirt with an affinity for art. Will develop a crush in 0.2 seconds.

Her sim has the soulmate aspiration (though serial romantic may be more accurate, depending on who you ask), and she’s romantic and creative.

??? Goth Sunday Black

Everyone, including OP, knows like three things about her. Is her name really even Sunday? Who’s to say?

Her sim has the computer nerd aspiration, and she’s a loner and a genius.

These sims are available on the gallery under the user iamgrell

Read Aaron Being Normal Here

#oc #ocs #my oc #my ocs #sims #sims 4 #sims ocs #book: aaron being normal #aaron fay #dreavyn hawthorne #trace mason #cassadee adams #harlow hernandez #sunday black #wip #writing #my writing #writeblr #link #wattpad #wattpad link

[scrapyardboyfriends]

Just read one of your tags and you’re right: the story of Robron was in them getting together. You rooted for them numerous times. That was part of story before both reunions. And when we finally got there, it made what came after so much more better because it was satisfying to see.

I think for me, I just would have gotten bored by them if they’d been a ship where say Robert didn’t end up marrying Chrissie and the whole thing got blown then and then he just ended up with Aaron. As much as I appreciate happy healthy husbands era, I only appreciate it because of what came before it and I find their post reunion periods in both cases hugely frustrating because all of a sudden they don’t have a story anymore and I miss the momentum and the tension and the anticipation. The fact that we got the affair, them getting closer during the abuse story before reunion one and then the whole break up era leading toward reunion two, just makes them even more shippable to me. As much as I was devastated at the time that they had broken up, I think those of us that stayed and doubled down really just grew to love them more. 

I think the mistake with a lot of the couples they put together these days is that they just stick them together with very little fanfare and then what? And I mean there’s usually always some kind of roadblock here and there but it’s usually only some misunderstanding that lasts a week or two. I mean they just sort of shoved Billy and Dawn together and while I liked them, I also didn’t truly care about them cause it was too easy. Or Tracy and Nate. That happened randomly really just to kick off Pete’s exit and then they just stayed together and now they’re having a baby? There’s just no investment in them as a couple (regardless of whether I hate Nate or not). It makes me worry about what they’re doing with Matty and Amy now. They’re giving them roadblocks in the form of past plots coming back to haunt them which no one cares about anymore. But there was no build up for them and who knows how long these roadblocks will last. I feel like Gennie and Nikhil would be a good model for these producers to look at for a couple like Matty and Amy. The Gennie and Nikhil stuff was so great because it took so long for them to get together but in a way where you were invested in it because you were rooting for them. They got all the fun miscommunication tropes and Nikhil was an idiot for so long in not realizing his feelings and you had Gennie watching him date Chas and then Nikhil watching her date Nicky. And if I recall, they finally ended up kissing mid argument. They were great. I want that for Matty and Amy but I don’t think these producers know how to build that tension. 

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Thursday - Friday’s Emmerdale thoughts.

Eesh. I knew in my rational brain the letter was just going to be the divorce but sighs, panic thy name is stupid fan, so yay my rational brain was right.  Though it made all the scenes very anticlimatic. 

Liv wasn’t as bad as a expected but i have to laugh at her accusing Aaron of running Ben around  -- it was their first ‘date’ and they were calling it a non date, there is not enough Ben and Aaron for that idea. 

Also, I mean, can’t they just allow Aaron to be sad, yeah he’s chosen to move on but Robert is ROBERT, it’s going to hit him hard.  though Aaron, Robert was probably blindsided too about the timing, not like he went: Tell him it’s final a few days before our anniversary please. What weird dialogue. 

The Ben and Aaron scene, eh, Ben’s reaction made perfect sense at least. Aaron saying it’s complicated, understatement. There wasn’t much there though other than that. 

Well, Jamie killed any small want I had for him and Belle still having a bit of angst filled, complicated, getting back together road.  He’s just like 100% idiot Tate now and he’s really not all that good at it. I wish they were showing some hint of the guy we knew before, or maybe it’s there and I’m just not buying it from the actor. Eh, going to just try enjoy him as a bad guy. 

 I do hope Andrea is playing him at the end there.

I really do like Vinny.  The story they are telling with Paul is important and both actors really knocked those scenes out of the park. I hope Mandy being in the dark doesn’t last too much longer.  And not sure how they’d show a meeting right now, but it’d be a good thing to show.  

Liv and Vinny could be cute, but not quiet on board yet. 

Cain describing what Nate’s face was supposed to look like cracked me up.  

Tracy missing Frank made me sad. 

Cain and Tracy way more dynamic on the screen, though two of the shows best actors. Too bad they have to carry Nate currently.  

#rae's emmerdale thoughts #aarons sl #emmerdale

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catching up on emmerdale

- i love Leyla and Tracy being done with maya’s shit and David finally yelling at her too. we’re starting to get somewhere!

- maya throwing a temper tantrum at david. acting the age of the people she dates.

- Leyla stirring shit between the robot and his minion. I love her.

- robron finally mentioning more details about the surrogacy stuff. legal rights is a step up from the endless “surrogacy is expensive” conversations.

- Liv and Jacob - I love them but i hate the blonde she devil manipulating Jacob and sabotaging their ‘relationship’

- “if Aaron finds out, he’ll batter both of us.” Aaron is the new (Sugden-) Dingle hard man.

“He probably plugs himself into a charger each night.” Oh Nicola how I love you

- Tracy and Billy... not sure how I feel about that.

- Graham and Megan are still the worst. that bedscene hurt my eyes. the robot malfunctioned at the i love yous! this shit is hilarious.

-  “DO IT FOR ME.” the hand on the arm! the pleading look! How to get your husband to do what you want - a masterclass by Aaron Sugden-Dingle

- “How lucky am I” David you gullible idiot.

#emmerdale #robron