Some solid ship right there and one of my favorites! I like all the versions I saw of this ship so far and episodes featuring their dynamic are great (Old Iron, James the Second Best, Keeping Up with James and All in Vain are some of my favs)
in my AU they'd definitely have something going on but it would take a long while to get somewhere and wouldn't last much thanks to James' temper, I love a ship that has ups and valleys, I need to explore it some more
A couple of hooligan kids climbed into James' cab and messed with his controls, including pulling the 'manual override' lever, causing James to start rolling uncontrollably. It's up to Old Iron himself and his fireman to help him regain control again.
Happy 2/5!
They haven't dated in this timeline :3, I rarely write, so excuse my rookie mistakes.
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Edward puffed his cigarette, the night wind gently blowing on his hair as the stars above him shined.
The usual valentine's night for the K2.
As he took a long drag, memories flooded back: past loves, and heartaches. He stared off to the distance, aiming fault to himself for everything that had happened, guilt slowly creeping up, his mind going numb.
Valentine's Day was not his favorite, though he'd never openly admit it.
Abruptly, his thoughts were disrupted as a red coat cascaded down upon him, enveloping him in its warmth and vibrant hue. He looked up to a familiar face.
"Mind if I join?" James spoke softly, Edward blinked slowly almost dumbfounded "ah...sure?" he finally answered.
The red man sat beside him, drinking his water bottle "wasn't expecting to find you here" James leaned back, relaxing into the grass.
"Wasn't expecting anyone to find me" Edward smiled, feeling amused, "cigarette?" He handed the half-empty box, "good god no" James immediately refused, as stressful as he gets, he would never smoke nor drink, he wasn't raised that way.
Edward only smiled before looking away, James took notice of his demeanor, "you're not going out? It's valentine's day" he asked the K2.
Edward says as he exhales smoke, "I....I've had enough of Valentine's," an answer James wasn't expecting. "Why's that?" James asks, intrigued nonetheless. Edward sighed, his gaze drifting to the distant horizon.
The weight of past disappointments heavy on his heart. "Every Valentine's Day just reminds me of what I've lost," he confesses, his voice tinged with regret. James nods understandingly, silently acknowledging the pain concealed behind Edward's tough exterior.
"what if someone asked you out? Would you go?" James asked again, his eyes not moving away from the blue haired man.
"goodness they deserved better!" Edward sheepishly laugh "I don't expect anyone to ask me out, get a better standard I'd say"
his smile subsided before looking down to his knees "Love hurts" He inhaled deeply from his cigarette.
James looked at him, having been hurt from hearing the K2 talk about himself like that, "I think you're exceptional," James murmured softly, his gaze drifting upward to the somber sky above.
"You've made alot of impact on this railway, supporting countless engines," James remarked, taking a sip from his water bottle. "you're worth a-lot more than you give yourself credit for" he smiled.
Edward glanced at him, a spark of joy igniting within him, and he couldn't help but return the smile, though a blush colored his cheeks.
"Why aren't you going out for valentine?" Edward asked back, his mood eased as he lay down next to James.
"I have high standards!" James answered vainly, he smiled proudly at himself, Earning a laugh from the K2, his endearing laugh was not of ridicule, but of amusement.
James joined in,The atmosphere shifted, filled with warmth and tenderness as both decided to spend the rest of the night together, neither wanting to leave.
"Happy valentines day, Edward"
"Happy valentines day, James"
Maybe one day they'll actually celebrate valentine together.
and I've finally found an image accurate for it - I can just imagine how many moments James has been flirting with Edward and then all of a sudden, Thomas's gremlin ass appears to break it 😭
I wanted to make something special to celebrate 2/5 but I didn't have time to draw. So instead I taught myself how to use CapCut and made this little ship edit! 💙❤
The song is meant to convey their relationship from Edward's POV. As I've said before, I think Edward's been in love with the red engine since that very first day he saw him in the technicolor dreamcoat. But he didn't want to rush James into anything, so he waited for him to make a move first. But don't worry, someday they will be happily married.
Anyway, this is my first CapCut video EVER and I'm very happy with it. I hope y'all like it too!