#hsmtmts fic

[jimblejamblewritings]

luck be a (leading) lady | part 14.

[Posted 2023.08.12]

Summary: Y/N has always been a background character. That’s just life for some folks isn’t it? But what if she’s determined to not just be another member in the ensemble? What if someone helps her step into the spotlight in her own special way?

Warnings for the Series: a teeny bit of angst but mainly fluff

Pairing: ricky bowen x black!reader

Word Count: 3.0k

Previous Part | (Series Masterlist) 

Despite the documentary trailer coming out, the general public didn’t believe you and Ricky were together. According to everyone, the whole show was an act. A very entertaining act but an act nonetheless. Not that you or Ricky minded. With the increase in auditions and booking small roles, you wanted your personal life to stay personal for just a little longer. You told Gina that much as you helped her finish packing.

Her mom was back into so your roommate turned sister was officially leaving your house. Gina dragged her entire closet into your room so you two could pack up and watch a movie on the projector screen in your room.

“I can’t believe your moving. Seriously,” you said as you shoved her jackets into a box.

“You act like I’m leaving the state, I’m literally across the street.”

“Yeah, I can’t believe that old couple finally chose to live in a nursing home.”

You and Gina paused before you bursted out in laughter. It was really nice to have her stay near by. While you were friends with the rest of the drama club, Gina and Ricky were still your only close friends at East High.

“You know what I can’t believe,” Gina started. “That two of my best friends are leaving me next year.”

“Senior year. I still haven’t processed it yet,” you admitted.

A knock on the door caught your attention. Your dad was standing in the doorway with a plate of fruit. “My lovely senior and junior…”

You and Gina rolled your eyes.

“Gina, your mother wants me to remind you that she’d like you home by ten thirty and that you two can talk tomorrow at school.”

“Got it.”

“Thank you, here you guys go. Let’s try to finish packing before the night is over.”

“If you really want us to finish. Dad, you could he—”

The sound of your window opening made you all turn. You laughed as Ricky practically fell into your room. He jumped up with a quickness.

“Hi, Mr. L/N. Y/N, Gina.”

“Hello, Richard. You do know we have a front door, right?” you father pointed to downstairs.

“Yeah but since you guys said I’m allowed over any time, it’s not as much fun unless I’m going through the window.”

Your dad looked up at the ceiling. “I have clearly overstayed my welcome talking to a bunch of teenagers. Okay, Gina, home by ten thirty. Richard no sleeping in Y/N’s room but you are welcome to take any other room upstairs. Bed time is eleven, no negotiations. School’s tomorrow… I can’t believe my baby is a senior.”

“Dad, Dad, there’s plenty of time before I graduate. We don’t need to start crying now.”

“Oh, whatever.”

You chuckled as your dad left the room before focusing on Ricky again. He had no problem showing affection towards you with Gina in the room because she was the only person that knew you and Ricky were a real couple. She wasn’t exactly sure how she felt about being sworn to secrecy no matter the reason but she was still just happy to be let in.

Your boyfriend sat on the bed, actually helping you pack up Gina’s closet. “I wanted to give you something but I couldn’t really wait until tomorrow. Well, both of you, kind of.”

“What is it?”

“So, I’ve had this melody stuck in my head all day and it reminded me of Y/N.”

“Sap,” Gina muttered.

“I think it’s sweet.” You leaned over to give him a peck.

“Anyway, I know you don’t really write songs but you have an ear for music Y/N and Gina does write lyrics so I thought maybe we could work on this together?”

“Of course.”

“Okay.” Ricky stood up to leave. “I actually do have to get home. One of Dad’s only rules is bed by ten on the first day of school.”

“Seriously?”

He nodded. “Yep, it’s been a tradition since I started… and it is nine thirty so I do need to go.”

You gave him another kiss. “Okay, I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“See you tomorrow… Oh! Did Lucille send you the filming schedule?”

“Yeah, I’m just glad the filming is here. Senior year away from East High would’ve been such a bummer.”

“I know right. Okay, I’ll see you tomorrow.”

~~

You leaned against Ashylnn’s locker, chuckling as you watched Kourtney and Carlos take pictures with fans. It was weird to say you guys had fans.

“So what do you think, Y/N?”

“Hmm?” You focused back on Gina and Ashlynn.

“About Ash and Maddie giving each other relationship advice.”

You and Gina shared a look before you stood up straight. “I think that’s for Ashlynn to figure out but we need to figure out how to get to the drama club before we’re late for Ms. Jenn’s big announcement.”

Ashlynn’s eyebrows furrowed. “For me to figure out what?”

“Nothing,” you said with a laugh before grabbing her and Gina’s hands and leading them to the drama club.

You guys weren’t sure why Ms. Jenn called everyone in for a “surprise.” It was pretty obvious that the next play was going to be High School Musical 3. Without stupid Zacky Roy around to throw the Drama Club off their game, you guys were going right back to doing Disney TV shows for musicals. You just hoped that next semester you guys did Teen Beach Movie before you graduated.

You felt Ricky squeeze your hand once before you guys broke apart and left the drama room with everyone else to go to the Pep Rally. Staying lowkey was going to be so hard. You let Ashlynn and Gina walk in between the two of you on your way to the field.

“Can you believe auditions are this Friday? I need to pick a song,” Ashlynn said as she started searching through a list written down on her phone.

“What part are you going for Ash?”

“I’m thinking Kelsey or Sharpay. You?”

You shrugged. “Whatever doesn’t interfere with filming and my calculus homework. You know I’ve been demoted at Saltwater.”

“What?!”

You chuckled at your friends’ expressions. “Not like that. Bennet agreed that Principal dancer is too much to handle with school and filming so I’m only principal for the fall ballet since we’ve been rehearsing it before filming next month and then I’m just a first soloist for the rest of the time. It’s better this way anyway. This is the exact arrangement I’m going to having at Berklee. I’m thankful to get but my academic advisor sends me an email like every other day with updates. My inbox is dying.”

You guys sat down in your seats, finally moving to be next to Ricky.

“That still means we get to come watch you perform at Saltwater, right?”

“Yeah, you are looking at Coraline Jones in our fall production.”

Before your friends could celebrate you, the pep rally started much to your relief. You were still getting used to being the center of attention without losing the ability to breathe. Part of the reason you weren’t so prepared to be the lead in a feature film. A small film but still… The first Twilight movie was an indie film.

At least you didn’t have time to overanalyze that because the dude who played Coach Bolton was at the pep rally? You and Ricky rolled your eyes and sighed at the same time with the announcement of High School Musical 4 being filmed at your school. Just why?

Of course all the students were cheering no matter what, hoping that filming would mess with classes a little. You had a little fangirl moment when they announced one of the new stars of High School Musical 4. Mack and Dani.

Kourtney played Dani’s TikToks over and over again when you guys were at camp. Hopefully she could act because her TikToks seemed so nice. And Mack? Well you couldn’t help but squeal a little when they announced him.

Your friends looked at you causing you to laugh. “You don’t understand, I had one of the biggest crushes on him when I was little.”

“Me too!” Gina said with excitement. “Mark and Spark was my comfort show.”

“You know, he was supposed to be the first male lead in the movie I’m filming and my heart stopped until he cancelled of course.”

“Well now we know why,” Ashlynn said before focusing back on the stage.

You leaned your head on Ricky’s shoulder, having felt him tense up behind you. He relaxed when you grabbed his hand for a brief moment.

“You know I don’t mean anything by it. It was just a stupid celebrity crush,” you whispered.

“Celebrity crushes are still crushes.”

“Well then it was a stupid little crush. Is that better?”

“Yeah,” Ricky said with a squeeze of your hand.

You made a note to stay at Ricky's for a late dinner later after ballet rehearsal just to make sure he wasn’t still jealous. This relationship really was new territory for the both of you. But that would have to wait because now it was time for a second surprise in the drama room. You were getting real sick of surprises. And super sick of the security guard trying to block access to the drama room because of “filming”.

“Ahh!”

You all turned at Kourtney’s scream.

“Corbin Bleu?”

“Oh great,” Ricky muttered.

“Okay, okay. I deserve that a bit. But I am here to make amends. I know that documentary wasn’t what any of us expected.”

“Seb isn’t talking to me.” Carlos pointed out.

Ashlynn nodded along with him. “Yeah and Big Red is in Cairo for six months.”

“I hear you but we’ve found a way to make it up to you.”

“Uh, who’s we?” you asked with a raised hand.

You heard footsteps before you saw the people attached to the noise. You couldn’t believe it. Standing right in front of you was the original cast of High School Musical. Honestly, Corbin might have actually gotten you guys the best apology gift ever.

Featured extras in High School Musical 4? That was sick! So was everyone character development. You had to admit that you didn’t see Troy and Gabriella being in couples’ therapy… because you thought they would’ve broken up freshman year of college since they were such an on and off again relationship. The entire class was giggling uncontrollably at the prospects of being together on set.

Kourtney raised her hand. “Well, if the movie is going for authenticity casting a drama class to play Ms. Darbus’ drama class then Mack and Dani should consult us. The real life kids of East High.”

“This is why she’s the smart one,” someone said as you all high-fived.

Apparently, the OG cast thought she was brilliant as well because it didn’t take them any convincing. She was immediately assigned to Dani. You playfully shook her shoulders to let her know you were proud of her.

“Do we have any volunteers for Mack?” Lucas asked.

“Right like someone who grew up loving his tv show. Or two someones?”

You tried to back out of being Mack’s guide but it was too late. You were stuck co-guiding with Gina. All you wanted to do was focus on movie rehearsals, ballet rehearsals, your relationship, school, and drama club. That was a lot of things. Guiding Mack was not on your list of things.

You acted like that wasn’t the case when you went to go see the superstar, putting on your best smile. Your eyes went wide at an almost naked man getting his calf measured.

“Oh my,” you and Gina said at the same time.

Mack looked over. “Can I help you?”

You let Gina take over as you tried to look everywhere but at Mack, feeling embarrassed and more awkward than usual.

“We are so sorry. We are real students here, only one credit on IMDb so far but anyway, we were assigned to give you a hand.”

“Yeah, I’d love to know who assigned you to interrupt my costume fitting.”

“No. That was our bad.”

“Yeah,” you offered up. “If we had known you weren’t dressed we would’ve come way sooner before school ended… Soo-sooner because you’d have clothes on. Not whatever you l-look like you, like you’re thinking of. Oh my goodness.”

“Would you mind turning around?”

You and Gina looked at each other before doing just that. “That was probably the first thing we should have done.”

“Okay. So, I do have to ask,” Gina started. “Do you still keep in touch with the dog from the show?”

“There were seven of them and they all retired to a farm upstate.”

“Oh that’s so swee—”

“Uh, G,” you cut her off. “That means they aren’t, um, currently pr—”

“It means they’re dead.” Mack had put on a shirt so you guys could turn around. “The farm is heaven.”

“Well that ruined everything,” your friend muttered. “Okay, we’re going to leave now and we can all pretend we never met.”

“Oh, I’m way ahead of you.”

“Good luck on the movie, Mack. Hope you break a leg, literally.”

“Good luck with your lives, superfans.”

You felt your face get hot as you marched up to him. “Her name is Gina Porter and can I just say, I’m so glad High School Musical 4 took you in. Acting alongside you in Sweet Pea Americano would have literally killed me… G-Gina, why did I just say that?”

“I’m proud of you.” She swung her arm over your shoulder so you guys could leave. “Even with anxiety, you always stick up for your friends.”

“I think I’m going to pass out.”

“Come on, let’s go see if Ricky got a smoothie for us at the food truck.”

While you were mortified at your actions, Gina proudly recanted the entire story to Ricky who echoed her sentiments. You guys went you separate ways. There was no carpool with Gina today. Carlos called her over for an emergency meeting of the Finer Things Club at Kourtney’s house, leaving Ricky to drop you off at Saltwater. You guys stopped at a salad bar first so you could get some real food into your system.

“Oh, Gina finished the lyrics to the song.”

“Already?”

“You know her. Once she gets started on a mission, she can’t stop until it’s complete. Do you want to hear it?”

“Of course, do you have the lyrics on you?”

You handed Ricky your phone to look at the screenshots of Gina’s song journal. Your harmonies were rough and sometimes the melody fell off but the two of you had fun singing all the way back to the car.

“Are you sure you don’t mind picking me up?” you asked him as you leaned into the driver’s side window after getting your bags from the back of the car once you guys reached your destination. “Because we don’t get out till eleven and Mrs. Porter said it was fine for her to pick me up since Saltwater is between Kourtney’s house and ours.”

“It’s fine, baby, I like picking you up.”

“Okay. Oh, don’t forget. Gina’s driving tomorrow morning.”

“I can’t believe she got a car.”

“I can’t believe she got a license.”

You said bye one last time and headed inside for you ballet rehearsals. While you were dancing, Ricky was doing homework, and Gina was laughing as she got into Kourtney’s room. Ashlynn and Carlos were already there and Kourtney… well, she was meditating at the edge of her bed. While, Ashlynn had nearly forty missed texts from Maddox. Gina so had to tell you about that when you and Ricky came over for breakfast tomorrow morning.

Her smile faded at the announcement that Kourtney wasn’t sure about doing the school musical or not. She wasn’t sure if Dani was the best thing for Kourtney. She especially wasn’t sure when her friend suddenly became supper eager and chipper to answer her phone call. Kourtney put Dani on speaker after the others swore to be quiet.

“Hi, so I was studying you. Not in a creepy way but I’m really trying to get into character as a real East High drama student.”

Gina made a face when Dani suddenly stopped the speak pretty harshly to the driver taking her to the airport.

“Anyway, you’ve got that X factor, Kourt, and I want to help you grow your footprint. But I’ve been looking through your post and to be honest I’ve noticed something.”

“It’s the honesty for me,” Kourtney said with a nervous lilt to her voice.

“If I’m going to show you exactly what it’s like to grow an audience and you’re going to do the same for me as an East High student, I want you to tell me everything you know about Ricky Bowen.”

Gina bit her tongue as her other three friends stared at each other with suspicious looks on their faces. She got strange vibes for some reason but didn’t want to act on what could be nothing. Besides, she promised you two that she wouldn’t say anything to anyone. And how could she tell Kourtney not to mention Ricky to Dani if she didn’t ended up revealing something?

~~

You looked down at your phone to see a text from Ricky.

I’m still on my way, baby. Don’t worry, I’m stopped at a red light. I’ll be there in like 10 minutes. I wish your rehearsal didn’t end so late so we could’ve stayed up cuddling.

You smiled at the text before sending a little heart emoji, nothing that would require Ricky to look down at his phone after the light turned green. You ruffled around your bag to get your water bottle, reaching for your phone again when you felt the familiar vibration of a text. Another one from Ricky.

This red light is long. Do you want to get McDonalds after this?

You shook your head, deciding it was better to just answer him in person. A groan left you mouth when you felt the vibration again. That light wasn’t going to be red forever, if he was texting while driving then you were going to scold him because that could seriously inju—

Why was Mack now following your Instagram?

(part 15)

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[janto4ev]

This is for chapter 3 of my second saddest fic called I can't, take it, my heart's breaking, please don't say it

He saw EJ standing in the doorway crying. Carlos got up, walked over to EJ and pulled him into a tight hug. They stood there hugging and crying together for 10 minutes. When they separated Carlos walked out of the room and EJ sat beside Ricky. Carlos didn't make it out of the hall before breaking. He slid down the wall next to the door. TK walked over to Ricky's room to see if Carlos needed anything. He noticed someone sitting next to the door. TK couldn't see the person's face because it was between their knees. He then recognized the person from the uniform, TK hadn't been able to convince Carlos to go home yet. “Baby are you okay?” TK lightly touched Carlos's shoulder to get him to look up at him. Carlos looked like a mess and it broke TK’s heart. TK knew that a person is never this distraught over a brother. “Carlos I hate to ask you this, but is it really just a family connection with Ricky?” TK didn't want to jump to conclusions but also had to know. “Ty, how would you feel if the person you always turned to for help attempted suicide? Ricky has been there for me through everything. He was the one who encouraged me to come out to my parents. He helped me love the body I'm in during a time where I hated my appearance. And I just found out that I wasn't there when he needed help.” TK didn't know about everything Ricky did for Carlos. TK knew that high School was dark for Carlos but he didn't know it was that dark. He didn't know that Carlos once hated how he looked. TK never knew why Carlos wouldn't show him high School photos. “Babe, do you still hate how you looked back then?” TK also helped Carlos stand up so that he could sit in an actual chair. TK's heart broke when Carlos nodded his head at the question. “Sort of, I don't hate it anymore but I do feel like it wasn't my best look.” TK once again attempted to get Carlos to go home and rest. “Carlos, you look a mess. Let's go home so you can change and get some sleep, okay?” TK expected Carlos to refuse and was shocked when he didn't. “You're right, I really need some sleep, a shower and some actually edible food.” They were about to leave the hospital when they saw Gina crying. She was getting water so she had her back to them. Carlos lightly touched her shoulder to get her to turn around. Gina looked just as bad as Carlos did and it worried TK. “Gina, when was the last time you ate anything, or got any sleep, or even showered?”

No pressure tags below

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[somewhere2start]

i'll leave my window open

Ricky’s used to the sounds of November Beach by now. He knows all of the patterns – knows that it’s pretty quiet in the off-season, the easy lull of the waves crashing against the sand, knows the seagulls’ squawks, knows the chime of the bell on the door of the café he lives across from, how it rings every time it opens. The sounds don’t bother him until a random Sunday in February.

This is how every good Sunday night goes. Gina loves the routine. Sitting down next to her dog, half a hip on the windowsill lip beside him is routine. Turning to look out the window and admire the sunset while you enjoy that cupcake you worked so hard for is part of the routine. Locking eyes with the guy in the window across the street, is not.

(or, neighbors in a small coastal town Ricky and Gina get to know each other through their windows)

#I WISH I WAS GOOD AT REMEMBERING TO POST NON JIARA WEEK FICS ON TUMBLR #rina #rina fic #rina fic rec #my fic! #welcome to november beach if you haven't been here already! #peculiarstart productions #ilmwo #ricky bowen #gina porter #hsmtmts #hsmtmts au #rina au #hsmtmts fic

[cadetcama]

"It is 105 degrees outside and Ricky Bowen’s blood is boiling. Not literally. It would need to be at least 212 degrees for his blood to boil, and at that point his skin would have burned off already. He and Nini looked it up on a particularly slow (they both knew better than to say “quiet”) shift. No, Ricky’s blood is boiling because he’s barely even changed into his uniform and EJ Caswell is already preening. Like a rooster. Or a peacock."---Aka "the first responders au." Ricky's a paramedic. EJ's a firefighter, and even though they work in the same station, they can't stand each other. At least that's what EJ's telling himself.------GUYS @justowrites AND I DID A THING!!

After like a YEAR of planning, this passion project is finally live! It's a caswen first responders au and I CANNOT WAIT to hear what yall think - and just in time for the finale!

#hsmtmts #hsmtmts fic #camawrites #caswen #ej caswell #ricky bowen

[jojameswinter]

Carlos stood there expectantly as Ricky processed what was in front of them, the bushel of mistletoe swinging directly above them like a ticking clock. And as the moments passed, he tried to summon that quick wit he’d claimed to have, find a way out of this, regardless of how they were holding on to each other just now.

The last thing he wanted was to make her uncomfortable, cross that line she’d so carefully drawn – I'm not kissing you.

---

Or, Ricky and Gina go on a fake date that's anything but.

***

Dedicated to @squishymar​ for the rina secret santa exchange! ❤️

Read the rest here on ao3! 

#rina #rinasecretsanta22 #rinacentral #hsmtmts #ricky x gina #gina x ricky #ricky and gina #hsmtmts fic #rina fic #rina fanfic #ricky bowen #gina porter #christmas fluff #and angst bc who are we kidding

[stilldancewithyou]

proud of you: an EJ Caswell x oc fic (sneak peek)

here is a little sneak peek of something I've been working on. just a little story in which EJ gets the love, support, and friend that he deserves. it's taking place pre-1 month later, right after camp.

this is just a sneak peek, there is an extended version of this scene and I have sooo many ideas for this story so please let me know if you like it and want to read more/what you think!

I see him before he sees me. He's walking in my direction with his head low, looking towards the ground and he doesn't seem to know or care where he's going. He looks sad and deflated and worn out. I don't think I've ever seen him look so unsure of himself and just so...miserable. Especially not after camp. I stand there like an idiot for so long trying to figure out what to say that he's the one who breaks the silence first.

"Ellie?" EJ looks up, his expression transforming into one of shock as his eyes fall on me. "Are you really here or am I dreaming?"

"Hi EJ," I smile at him, "I'm really here. I'd be happy to pinch you if you need me to."

"Oh no, that's not necessary," He says, and a smile breaks across his face but doesn't quite reach his eyes. Then he looks at me again, smiling wider. "Oh my gosh, Ellie...it's so good to see you." And the next thing I know, he's engulfing me in a big hug, and we're both laughing as he lifts me up and spins me around before setting me back down. I can't help noticing that his arms are strong and muscular, and he smells good, like cologne. I don't remember him ever wearing cologne before. "And who's this? You finally got the dog you always wanted?" He bends over to greet Darby, petting her head and scratching behind her ears. Darby excitedly leans into his hand, loving the attention, and EJ has the closest I've seen to a real smile on his face as he coos to her. "Hi puppy...you're a good girl."

"Yeah, she was kind of a bribe. My parents basically said 'you can't live in Salt Lake like you want to, so have this dog instead' and called it a compromise," I explain, rolling my eyes. "First promise you won't laugh when I tell you her name."

"I promise I will not laugh," EJ says, with a glimmer of a smirk, like he's already trying not to laugh, "okay, okay, I might laugh a little. But never at you."

"Okay," I take a deep breath and grin at him as he waits expectantly, "I call her Darby, but her name is really Ms Darbus. Like the theater teacher in High School Musical. You know how much I loved those movies when we were little, and they've always been my comfort movies."

"Oh, I know who Ms Darbus is," He says with poorly suppressed laughter, "you were obsessed. We watched them so many times I have the entire trilogy committed to memory. I'm pretty sure you made me do the sing-along so many times I know the songs better than Zac Efron."

"Don't act like you didn't enjoy it too," I giggle, bumping his shoulder with mine. "Zac Efron who? You're the only Troy for me."

"That actually means a lot, Ellie," EJ smiles, but it's sort of a sad smile, and I'm confused. "You're the only Gabriella for me, too."

"So, how was camp?" I ask, smiling at him. I'm a little surprised that he hasn't brought it up himself yet, I had thought he wouldn't be able to shut up about it he'd be so excited to tell me. Besides the obvious fact that he directed an amazing musical and how huge a deal it is that he's going to be on Disney plus, it's just his personality to be overly excited about camp and theater, and about anything he does in general.

His playfulness from moments earlier fades away, and he takes a long time to answer. "It's...a long story."

"Well, I have at least a year, so, no rush," I joke lightly, and then I smile up at him, "I watched your directorial debut on Disney+ and oh my gosh, it was amazing. I think I actually liked it better than the version I saw on Broadway last year, and you really expect me to believe that was the first show you've ever directed? You're really talented. I'm so proud of you, EJ."

He just stands there, looking at me with disbelief and swirling emotions in his eyes. He looks like he's on the verge of tears, and it makes me feel sad too.

"Are you okay, E? Did I say something wrong, or...?" I put my hand on his shoulder in what I hope is a comforting gesture.

"No, no, you're-you're fine, it's just...you're the first person who has said that. That-that you're proud of me." He barely manages to choke out the words, and his voice cracks on the last word. I move closer and pull him into a hug, and he squeezes me tight against his chest, his head resting on my shoulder. I hold him like that in silence for a long time. There are some moments that don't need words to be said. And when the right person is there with you, a million understandings and words are being felt without any being said.

#ej caswell #hsmtmts #hsmtmts 3 #hsmtmts season 3 #hsmtmts season 4 #ej caswell x oc #ej caswell x reader #ej caswell defense squad #ej caswell x original character #ej caswell fic #hsmtmts fic #my fic writing #ej caswell fanfic #this is the first piece of fic writing i've ever post on here and i'm kinda nervous #also the extended version has a longer intro that explains more and gives a lot of background on ellie and her friendship with ej #also this probably not going to be the official title i haven't decided yet #proud of you

[multifictional]

do you still take hsmtmts requests?

It’s been awhile I’ve been writing on here (I’m working on my own original story), but I miss writing fanfiction and one shots.

It would depend by the request, but yes.

Ask away!!

I would love to come back into this world.🥺

And thanks for asking!

#writing #fanfiction #imagines #high school musical the musical the series #hsmtmts fic #hsmtmts #fic #canon #post canon #what ifs

[lovehermioneforever]

oc halloween challenge 2022 : day three : paranormal horror au

↳ aurora "rory" madden in a hsmtmts au

everyone who went to camp shallow lake knew the story of Susan Fine. however, the majority of them dismissed it as just that, a story. but this year when EJ and Maddox tell the story to the new campers, everything is different. Rory and Ricky find themselves drawn to a haunting voice in the woods and at first they think they've figured out the owner of the voice to be Ashlyn, however, when she leaves and they can still hear the voice, the two teenagers realize that maybe the story isn't just a story after all. maybe Susan Fine is actually haunting the woods near the camp. and soon they realize that she might not be such a friendly spirit after all.

tag list : @richitozier , @arrthurpendragon ( let me know if you want to be added )

#ohc2022 #oc halloween challenge 2022 #oc halloween challenge #aurora-madden #aurora madden #my edits #my aesthetics #ocappreciation #fic: reckless behavior #hsmtmts ocs #hsmtmts fic #ricky bowen x aurora madden #rory madden #ricky bowen fic #creepy evil susan fine? sign me up #why are these au's so fun?

[onetwothreefarkle]

[brushes off the dust] I have finally returned to write more seblos after months off being obsessed with Heartstopper! I hope I can still do them justice after so long! Just a warning, this is an episode coda to 3x07, and it does get into Carlos and body image issues. Nothing too intense, but if it's a sensitive topic for you, this might be a more difficult read! Take care of yourselves!

#HSMTMTS #seblos #Carlos Rodriguez #Seb Matthew-Smith #seblos fic #HSMTMTS fic #my fan fiction

[cantshinebrighterthanyou]

Rina Week – Day One: Coffee Shop AU

Gina's been out of High School for almost a year and for someone who travelled so much growing up, she would have thought she'd be less surprised when friendships start to fade.

But it really is Ricky walking through that door, even though last she heard he was studying two states away.

Trying to find their place in the world is no easy task, but they made a good team once. Maybe they can again.

#ricky x gina #rinaweek #rina fic #rina #hsmtmts fic #my writing #rinacentral #the musical the series the tumblr tag #sorry for being a bit late

[jimblejamblewritings]

luck be a (leading) lady masterlist

Y/N has always been a background character. That’s just life for some folks isn’t it? But what if she’s determined to not just be another member in the ensemble? What if someone helps her step into the spotlight in her own special way? 

(ongoing)

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Part 10

Part 11

Part 12

Part 13 

Part 14

#hsmtmts fic #hsmtmts #ricky bowen x reader

[janto4ev]

Inspiration weekend

The Tarlos hug is not actually Tarlos for this fic. It is Carlos's older brother, Ricky that he is hugging and talking to.

@carlos-in-glasses @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut @reyesstrand @goodways @paperstorm since I have been basically updating you guys on this fic for a while

#carlos reyes #911 ls #911 ls fic #gina porter #ricky bowen #hsmtmts fic

[blackxones]

hello rinas! i finally finished writing my first rina fic (and my first fanfic ever!). i wanted to share the link here as well as on twitter because i know not everyone is over there. the fic is called “i know i’m lying (to myself)” and i really hope you guys like it! 

okay byeeeee 

#hsmtmts #hsmtmts fic #rina #ricky x gina #gina porter #ricky bowen

[skystarscapes]

FINE. i did a portwell oneshot. FINE. (1361 words)

very short and sweet, but after seeing what episode one is alluding for these two in the foreseeable future, i just needed a sweet moment between the two of them before it gets absolutely corrupted <3

writing this was a nice little break from my main jatp project, and i hope you all enjoy!

#hsmtmts #hsmtmts fic #portwell fics #portwell oneshot #portwell #ej caswell #gina porter #ej x gina #hsmtmts season 3

[anotherplaceintheuniverse]

and you wish you could live in between (part two to “i wish”)

broadway actress gina and future portwell

thank you for reading!

Gina sighed as she walked in the large theater when a familiar face met her at the door. “Gina?”

“Carlos? What are you doing here?”

“I’m choreographing this show. You?”

“I’m here for a chemistry read!”

“You’re the Giana they were talking about? I shouldn’t be telling you this but they’re really looking forward to it. Let me show you around.”

Carlos let an assistant director know Gina was there and showed her around backstage. As they walked by the lighting booth he asked, “So how have you been? I saw on Insta you and EJ got hitched!”

“Yeah, and we have a kid now. He’s in Kindergarten.”

“Is he going into the family business?”

“He loves to dance just like his mama.” Gina smiled widely. Gina loved that her son was a dancer just like her. “He’s been taking lessons since he could walk.”

“That’s awesome. Do you guys live nearby?”

“No, we moved out to LA right before Benji was born. Finally got EJ away from the Caswells.” 

“Is he still acting?”

“No, he’s working at his dad’s company. He manages their LA branch. He’s doing well and he’s so great with Benji.”

“Seb has been talking about kids but I’m still not sure.”

“Well, if you’re ever in California, I’m always looking for a sitter.”

“Hopefully, the family will move with you to New York and we can take you out to dinner.”

“Oh I couldn’t do that to them.”

“How will you do the show then?”

Gina laughed awkwardly “Well, let’s not count our chickens before they hatch.”

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Gina pressed her phone to her ear as her cab driver took off towards her hotel. “Hey, Eej.”

“Hey! How was the callback?”

“It was great! The theater was beautiful-you would have loved it. Guess who’s choreographing the show?”

“Please don’t say Ms. Jen.”

“No!” Gina laughed loudly. “Carlos! We talked for a while. He and Seb are still going strong up here.”

“Small world!” EJ’s voice cut out slightly. “Hold on, I’m pulling into the pickup line…Benji!” EJ’s loud voice filled Gina’s ears. She heard a door open and close. “B, Mama’s on the phone.”

“Mama! Did you get it?”

“I don’t know yet, Bud.”

“But you did your best, right?”

“Yep, that’s all I can do. How was school?”

“Great! Emily invited me to her birthday party!”

“That’s great! I’ll text Kourtney when I get to my hotel and ask for details.”

“Mama, I’m gonna do a report on a planet-“

“Oh my gosh. I’m getting another call. It’s my agent. I’ll call you back, okay? Love you guys!”

“Love yo-“ The phone cut out before EJ could finish his sentence. EJ looked at Benji through the rear view mirror. “Pretty exciting for Mama, huh?”

“Yeah,” Benji sighed.

“What was the report you were talking about?”

“It’s nothing.” Benji sighed and looked out the window.

———————————————————————————————————

“Sarah! Hi!”

“Gina! I hope I’m not interrupting anything?”

“Not at all.”

“Well, I have some good news. They’re offering you the role of Cinderella in Into the Woods! They were so impressed with your audition and it didn’t hurt that your friend was the choreographer. Congratulations!”

“Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! Obviously, I need to call my husband and-“

“Oh, I bet, dear. Rehearsals start in a month so hopefully that will give you enough time to relocate.”

“Relocate…”

“We can negotiate a shorter run but typically those making their debuts prefer a longer run. At least a year.”

“Right. Well, thank you, Sarah. I need to discuss logistics with EJ-“

“How is Elton? And Benny?”

“Benji is great. They both are. Thank you, Sarah.”

“One more thing. Looks like this show will be more of a reunion. I just heard Elton’s cousin, Ashley-“

“Ashlyn? Is she involved?”

“She was also cast! Congratulations to both of you!”

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Gina raced to Ashlyn’s apartment as soon as she managed to get off the phone with Sarah-which didn’t prove to be an easy task. Ashlyn opened the door with a startled look. “Gina?”

“Ash! I just got off the phone with my agent. When were you going to tell me you also auditioned for Into the Woods?”

“Come in come in!” Ashlyn hugged Gina. “Wait, I didn’t even  know you were here! New York is my turf!”

“Yeah, the second I got back from my reading, my agent called. She set this all up but I didn’t think it would actually happen! And Carlos choreographing? It’s like an East High reunion!” 

Ashlyn led Gina to the kitchen. As Gina spoke excitedly about her audition, Ashlyn grabbed two wine glasses from the cabinet. She quickly poured two glasses and handed one to Gina. 

“I’m sure EJ is excited to see everyone again! I’m sure glad I’ll actually get to see Benji!””

“Yeah, you’re the only one who knows right now. I need to call him but…”

“But?”

“I don’t know. He already moved to LA for me. I don’t know if he’ll be able to leave.”

“I’m sure he and Uncle Cash will work something out. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, G! You can’t just walk away.”

“I know. I just…I need to call him…I’m happy, Ash. Really. Just nervous about how it’s all going to work.”

“Well, our guest room is always available if that’s helpful.” Ashlyn put her hand on Gina’s shoulder gently. “Go call him and then we’ll have a movie night. I’ll tell Red to bring some food home when he closes.”

“You’re the best. You know that, right?”

#hsmtmts #hsmtmts fic #portwell #portwell fic #gina porter #ej caswell #carlos rodriguez #ashlyn caswell #gina x ej

[infinitelymj]

hey all! i wrote/am writing a very niche fic for my fav crackship ninimaddox <3 basically nini and maddox were besties at camp but nini broke her heart and now maddox has transferred to east high. read if you wish!

#hsmtmts #nini hsmtmts #nini salazar roberts #maddox hsmtmts #my fic #ninimaddox #nini x maddox #maddox x nina #rina will be there of course <3 could never leave them out #sapphic nini agenda #hsmtmts fic