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bebepac · 1 year

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I posted 1,590 times in 2022

178 posts created (11%)

1,412 posts reblogged (89%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@angelasscribbles

@bebepac

@tessa-liam

@kingliam2019

@secretaryunpaid

I tagged 956 of my posts in 2022

Only 40% of my posts had no tags

#bebepac writes - 872 posts

#choices fanfiction - 404 posts

#liam x riley forever - 318 posts

#evil ellie rys - 189 posts

#elle x nico - 184 posts

#liam x riley - 180 posts

#you will always be my riley - 164 posts

#evil drake - 158 posts

#the rotten apple 🍎 - 137 posts

#choices fanfic - 132 posts

Longest Tag: 55 characters

#the fandom is big enough for us all to do our own thing

My Top Posts in 2022:

The Big Apple Dumplin' Festival

This is a one shot from my Fast Forward Universe for @txemrn father's day prompt.

Just imagine: Your TRR LI is at an important public event. The heir (4-5 years old) throws a tantrum. MC is COMPLETELY out of the picture. How would your LI (Liam/Drake/Maxwell/Leo) react?

The Book: TRH

The Pairings: Liam x Riley , Maxwell x Taylor (Maxwell x F!OC) , Nico x Angelica (M!OC x F!OC)

Word Count: 2355

Warnings and Ratings: Profanity. / Teen

Original Post: 06/18/22 at 8:50PM EST.

A/N: Do you have to have read Fast Forward to understand this? Nope, but I highly recommend if you are looking for a binge read. But I'm going to give you some things you do need to know. My Riley is married to Liam with four kids: Ellie, (12) Adam (11), Jaiden (5), and Liberty (4). My Riley also has an identical twin sister Taylor that's living in Cordonia now. (They were separated at birth and my Riley was adopted. ) Taylor and Maxwell are married. Other People you will see:

Nico: Riley's Guard married to Angelica (Ana), Riley's assistant. Nico and Ana have one daughter together Iris, (9 months) and Nico has a child from a previous relationship Nicolai (Nic) (age 13).

Taylor and Maxwell have identical twin daughters Lily and Violet (age 2)

A/N2: I had read a few of the father's day fics that have come across my dash, and I just finished mine this afternoon and was starting the proofing process on my own when I found @debramcg1106 had posted her's already and we both have a slightly similar situation with children getting undressed. So I ran my story by her, and she was okay with it.

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"What do you think of the idea Riley? Personally, I like it. It's a play on where you're from, and you get to crown someone Queen for the festival, as you were crowned."

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99 notes - Posted June 18, 2022

A Piece of Heaven on Earth Part 6

This is my second submission for the last @wackydrabbles prompt # 145 That was really really good which will appear in bold.

My OG Riley had to be a part of this. She had to be. She started the wacky drabbles journey with me, it’s only fitting, my final submission is with her.

This also is a submission for @choicesmonthlychallenge for day 3 for paranormal.

The series: A Piece of Heaven on Earth

The Book: TRR

The Pairings: Liam x Riley / Riley x Nico

Word Count: 4599

Warnings and Ratings: Profanity, Sexual Situation, 18+

Song Inspiration: When Can I see You by Babyface

Song Inspiration: Come Away With Me by Norah Jones

Song Inspiration Just a Dream by Nelly

Summary: Riley moves in with Taylor until her apartment is vacated by Liam. Nico and Riley begin an relationship together. Team Liam launches an offensive to help bring Liam and Riley back together.

Original Post: 05/06/22 at 11:24PM EST

A/N: This is very special to me. So please be kind. I’m writing this as a tribute story to my Riley FC, the late Cheslie Kryst, in a way to deal with my grief which has almost been consuming my life. I started following her in 2019 when I was watching the Miss USA pageant. I rooted for her immediately. Not only was she from my home state, but she was just this bright twinkling light on stage, she was a minority, like me. So when I came to the fandom in January 2020 and started writing stories for TRR I picked her as my Riley FC because she embodied what I wanted my “Riley” character to be. Even in her untimely passing, I am still finding out more about her life and I have written her pretty accurately, even down to having depression. So I will say it again. If you need help please reach out.

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103 notes - Posted May 6, 2022

I don't care what anyone says, words hurt, and can do more damage than a physical bully. The more and more I read about her, the sadder I feel for her, that she really felt alone, her outwardly confident exterior , she had material wealth and appeared to "have it all", she was dealing with and was hiding so much pain and hurt inside.

I can't even begin to formulate words to convey the anger and hurt I feel. I thought she was beautiful, graceful, intelligent, and poised. A true Queen. To see people trolled and talked about her this way makes me sad for humanity. And that she deleted all the negative comments. As an avid follower of hers, for years I never once saw a negative comment. That must have been emotionally exhausting for her.

This world already feels darker without your light Beautiful Queen.

123 notes - Posted January 31, 2022

A Piece of Heaven on Earth: Part 1

The Book: TRR Pairing: Liam x Riley (eventually) Word Count: 2902 Warnings & Ratings: Sexual Innuendo, mention of character’s perceived death, profanity; Teen Liam and Riley, Chance, Maxwell and Bryce belong to PB, all others are my own characters to support our story. Summary: Riley and Liam meet in an odd situation Song Inspiration: I by Yiruma Story Inspiration: Just Like Heaven -you see similarity to the storyline of the movie but there will be differences I added in as well.

Original Post: 03/08/22 at 8:43PM EST.

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My #1 post of 2022

Rest In Peace Cheslie Kryst

Original Post: 1/30/22 8:39PM EST.

Update 1/31/22

If you have been following me for a bit know that Cheslie was my face claim that I used for my original “Riley” character for my TRR writing and series. Sadly, news reports are coming in from New York, she took her own life today. And I cried, and I’m still crying.

Is it silly that part of me feels like I know her, as I’ve been writing about her, in this world for the past two years? That there are tears in my eyes for her feeling that she had nothing left but to do this final act, you can’t erase, and I feel for her family, and friends, and fans out there, that all feel like the world is a little darker today already without her here.

Cheslie, even though I didn’t personally know you, I feel like I did because I’ve been writing you for over two years, of how I perceived you to be. In all the social media I saw of you, I perceived you to be confident, funny, kind, and a little bit goofy but also goal oriented, a strong woman. My hope for you is that you have finally found peace. I wish you would have seen yourself, the way I saw you and wrote you. I miss you already and I never met you in real life.

We have to do better as people, to see the signs and check in on each other, I would have never thought, this would be her fate from her life that she had lived and social media presence. You never know what people are struggling with under the surface. You think that they have it all, but they feel that they are missing something crucial.

If you are feeling lost or hurt please reach out to your friends or family or someone that can help. Please get help. People will miss you if you’re gone, people you might not even realize. I read that 93% of people that survive a suicide attempt say they regret the choice they made, after they made it, but then, it's too late. Please get help if you need it.

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292 notes - Posted January 30, 2022

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angelasscribbles · 2 years

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Lavender and Crimson Chapter 12: Lythikos

Series: Lavender and Crimson

Fandom: The Royal Romance

Pairings: Riley x Drake, Liam x Maxwell

Rating: MA

Warnings for this chapter: none

Word Count: 809

A/N: @bebepac talked me into participating in the very last @wackydrabbles. This is my first time doing so. First, and last all at the same time. The prompt is: That was really, really good. It's in bold.

My other stuff: Master List.

Operation “Win Riley Back” was not going as planned.

She avoided him at every possible opportunity, she didn’t return his calls or texts, in fact she was mad at Max for letting Drake wrangle her number out of him in the first place.

She was mad. Big mad. And he didn’t blame her, not even a little. But he was determined to fix it.

Which explained how he found himself in Olivia’s wine cellar. He’d followed Riley to Lythikos, where she’d gone to attend to some business on behalf of the crown while Liam was recovering from his injuries at home with Max playing nursemaid.

Drake had been shocked that Olivia had agreed to help him.

“I’m not doing it for you, I’m doing it for her. For some reason that I’ll never understand, she loved you, maybe still does. But if you hurt her again, I’ll gut you with a dull saber.”

“Thank you, Liv, I promise, the last thing I ever want to do is hurt her again.”

Riley didn’t know Drake was there and he wanted to surprise her. They’d forged the beginnings of their emotional connection in that wine cellar, he wanted to remind her.

The table was set with flowers, candles, and a bottle of whiskey. The same exact brand they’d drank that first night.

She was surprised all right when Olivia sent her down to retrieve a special bottle of champagne she’d set aside for Liam.

Surprised wasn’t the right word. Stunned, stupefied, thunderstruck was more like it. Her eyes went to the table then back to his face, “What are you doing here?”

“Ah…I was hoping to convince you to talk to me. Or, at least listen! Please, Riley, I know I don’t deserve it, but I want to explain!”

She folded her arms across her chest, “Explain.”

“Do you want to sit? I have whiskey. Or, you could have wine if you’d prefer.”

Her eyes took in the table again then returned to him with a shake of her head, “I’m good.”

“I was wrong. I was incredibly, stupidly, mind blowingly wrong. I truly believed Liam was in love with you-“

“Even if he had been, I wasn’t in love with him!” She stomped her foot as tears of frustration threatened.

“I know that now. I thought-“

“You thought! You should have talked to me and found out! All you had to do was ask me!”

“I know that now and I’m sorrier than I can ever say. I want…I want…” How the hell did he ask for another chance after what he’d done?

“What is all of this, Drake?” She gestured at the table.

“I wanted to remind you of how good it was between us, when it was good.”

She shook her head sadly, “You think I don’t remember that?”

“Do you? Do you remember the passion, the intensity that burned between us? Do you remember what happened that night, right here in this wine cellar?”

She nodded slowly, “Of course I remember it. That night….that was really, really good.” It had been one of the most amazing nights of her life.

“Right? It was good, and-“

“It was good, ok? Is that what you want to hear? We were good, you think I don’t remember? I remember every detail! That’s why it hurts so much! I’ve wished a million times I could just forget! Forget what it felt like, forget about us, forget you!” Tears fell freely, streaking down her cheeks and she wasn’t trying to stop them anymore.

“Riley, I’m so fucking sor-“ He reached for her but she side stepped him.

“Maybe that was the problem, it was too hot, too bright, not meant to last, but to burn itself out.” She turned and headed for the door.

“No, no!” He grabbed her arm and spun her around, “Six years without you and it hasn’t even dimmed!”

As if to drive the point home, his lips crashed down on hers and heat flooded her body, she had to lock her knees to keep them from buckling. His tongue pushed into her mouth, his hand tangled in her hair and every nerve ending in her body was on full alert. She melted into that kiss, she got completely lost in that kiss, she breathed in his scent, still so familiar after all these years. A spiral of electricity shot straight to her core.

Just as her body was ready to succumb, her brain sent up warning flares and she pushed him away, breathlessly gasping, “What do you want from me, Drake?”

“Another chance!”

“You want another chance?”

“Yes! Please, give me, give us, another chance!”

“I’m not giving you another chance to hurt me, Drake. My heart is still in a million pieces from the last time.” She pulled her arm free and ran out the door.

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choicesficwriterscreations · 2 years

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CFWC Event Please Be Prompt!

What is it?

We here at CFWC miss the weekly prompts from Wackydrabbles, and we’d like to see if we’re not alone. To find out, we are sponsoring this three-week event. Each Sunday morning, beginning on Sunday, July 17th, we will post three prompts…a fluffy, angsty, and smutty one…to help inspire you.

Here’s your job!

Write a fic! Use one, two, or all three prompts. Just have fun and be creative! Submit your fic by the end of each week, and we’ll include it on our Fics of the Week List, a special masterlist at the end of the event, plus…there’s more!

Why are we doing this?

Mostly because we miss the prompts! But also, we’re throwing in a giveaway! One lucky winner will win an art commission from the talented @bayleedrawsx

What are the rules?

To be in the drawing, write and submit a Choices fanfic using one or more of the weekly prompts. It can be a drabble, an epic masterpiece, or anything in between.

You will receive one chance for each week in which you participate. If you participate for two weeks, you get two chances. Three weeks, three chances. It’s easy as that!

Please be sure to tag @choicesficwriterscreations, and use the #please be prompt tag. Also, bold the prompt in your fic to make it easy for us to find it.

How do you win?

On August 7th, a winner will be randomly selected by a spin of the wheel. Entrant's names will appear on the wheel once for each week they participated in the Please Be Prompt challenge. (Max of 3 entries per person.) The deadline for all submissions is 11:59 PM EST on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Please see FAQs below for more information, and please feel free to reach out to either @jerzwriter or @lucy268-mod with any questions.

HAPPY WRITING!

(See FAQs below)

FAQs:

Do I have to use all three prompts? No, you can use one, two, or all three in your work. However, there is only one entry, per person, per week for the contest, regardless of how many prompts are used.

Can I use a fluffy prompt to write an angsty fic? Or an angsty prompt to write a smutty fic, etc.? Sure. If you think the prompt fits better in a different style of fic - go for it!

Can I change the prompt? In most cases, we will ask you to keep it exactly as is. If you have questions about a change, please contact @jerzwriter or @lucy268-mod.

Can I submit more than one fic for the Please Be Prompt challenge in any given week? Yes, but you will only receive one chance for the contest per week.

If I submit three fics during the last week, will I get three chances? No. You will be given one chance. It’s one chance per week participated.

Can I use a prompt published on July 17th during one of the following two weeks? Sure! We recommend using them within the same week, but all will be accepted toward the event until the deadline on Saturday, August 6th at 11:59 PM EST.

I submitted a fic for another event (Sunday Six, Fics of the Week, Throwback Thursday), but I did not use one of the prompts. Will I get a chance for the giveaway? No. In order to obtain a chance for the giveaway, you must use one of the tags in your fic.

#choices fic writers creations #please be prompt #cfwc fics #choices fanfic #playchoices

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txemrn · 1 year

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The Royal Romance

This blog and stories are intended for mature readers only. By continuing to read, you agree that you are 18 years of age or older.

✨- recent release

💜- writer favorites

🍋- NSFW/Suggestive Material

🧩 - Crossover

Series

*series being updated regularly will be in purple

Boughs & Mockingbirds (Masterlist; hiatus) 🍋 King Liam Rys painfully recounts the final week leading up to the birth of the royal heir during Riley’s hospital stay-- in ICU

Deja Vu (Masterlist; in progress) ✨ After an unforgettable night with a stranger, Princess Eleanor finds herself caught in a secret love triangle between a noble and a commoner.

HOLLER (indefinite hiatus)

The Missionary's Daughter (hiatus) Rejected by the woman of his dreams, Drake Walker hits an all-time low, turning to drugs and alcohol to cope with the sins of his past. But then he meets Margot Hughes, the daughter of the minister of a local mission--and she is vastly different from the other girls Drake is used to meeting. Painfully optimistic. Overly-friendly. Self-lessly generous. She just might be his salvation, but what will it cost her?

Pour Two Glasses (Masterlist, in progress) 🍋✨ In the midst of a violent political war, Queen Riley Rys’s life is dismantled overnight, forcing her to flee Cordonia to live in hiding as a commoner with a loyal, best friend

Stay (Masterlist, in progress) 🍋 With her family facing deportation back to Auvernal, fun-spirited Reid Ambrose quits college to support her family. But as fate would have it, she accepts a temporary job as a caregiver for the royal family, an experience that will challenge her, break her, and devastate her world in the most exciting of ways.

One-Shots

A Ballroom Blitz (for MMM Luck of the Draw event)

The MissioInary’s Daughter (hiatus)

More Than Flashing Lights & Sound

Riley’s Baby(a Creepy Campfire Tale) 🍋

Royal Roulette for WackyDrabbles/ChoicesFlashFics

A Bushel and a Peck (follow-up to Wounded) ✨️

Faded 🍋

Keep Your Head Up

The Mirror (Breathe No More)

The Wedding (Watercolor Ponies)

A Day in Bed (When I Look at You) 🍋

What About Us?

When I’m With You… (Thinking of You)

Wounded

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phoenixrising0308 · 2 years

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The Time Apart: Stargazing and heartbreak

So I couldn't say goodbye to @wackydrabbles without a story. So this is my farewell piece and after semi-retirement I wanted to go back to a friendship pairing that I love writing about the most. I must admit I wasn't ready to say goodbye to @wackydrabbles however, it will forever be in my heart. I am proud to be one of the original writers for the blog thank you for allowing me to be a part of this amazing project. So till we meet again. The prompt will appear in bold....#145*: “That was really, really good.”

Books: The Royal Romance

Rating: G

Triggers: None Identified by this author

Pairing: (no pairing/friendship) Jessica Garcia and Drake Walker

A/U: Agent Phoenix: Forged in Fire - The time apart: This timeline occurs during Jessica's absence in Cordonia or when not formally paired in Cordonia with Liam as the TRR cast and original characters deal with her absence as well as Jessica and Liam attempt to go through life without each other. Stories may or may not have an in the present timeline component and are not always in order. It depends on the prompt, random inner thoughts, and the muse whenever they stop by. There are no chapter numbers as they are written as just a series of events in story form. Multi-part stories, as always, are labeled.

Detailed disclaimer

Catch me here

A/N #1: Jessica and Drake share a moment together.

A/N #2 This is an Agent Phoenix forged in fire directors cut one-shot and drabble series. This story has been in my drafts forever. Frankly, I wasn't sure if I could get back to writing, but I needed to for this moment. Wacky drabbles connected me with some amazing lifelong friends and I wouldn't trade my experience with the blog for the world.

Thank you to my friends that have shown me nothing but love and support. I would be lost without you all. Thank you to @twinkleallnight for the beta read you are amazing my friend and I love you dearly.

Song Inspiration: Airplanes - B.o.B featuring Haley Williams

Word count: 1,996*As always, forgive my typos and grammatical errors.

* Reading time: 8 minutes

Cordonia

Social Season….

It was another stuffy gala that to Drake seemed pointless when Liam knew who he wanted. Jessica had been around him for a moment while they hung out at the edge of the ballroom.

"You sure you don't want to be at your big fancy gala?" Drake said. "Might miss hobnobbing with the elite. "

Jessica shook her head as they both got away from the crowd. "Nope, my Spanx are riding up on me, Bertrand has his period tonight, and if he says one more thing I think I'm going to stab him with a fork. Besides, Liam just had his dance with me and I won't be able to catch his attention for another hour at least."

Jessica glanced at him, "Want to people watch?"

Drake huffed, "Tempting but you've seen one snobbish asshole you've seen them all."

To Jessica's surprise, he led her to the garden's sitting area, he leaned against the stone wall and looked up.

Jessica chuckled. "Oh stargazing."

"It's nature. Nature is manly, so shut up."

She playfully rolled her eyes, “Relax. I love stargazing. It was one of my favorite things to do growing up. Still is."

A moment of silence passed by when Drake informed her, "...You know, my Dad used to take me camping and we would stare while our food cooked on the campfire. Not nearly as many here as there are in the woods. Too many lights blocking them out."

Jessica joined him, looking up in wonder. "Yeah, my Dad and I did something similar at my old treehouse when I was younger." She smiled and pointed. "Oh look, there's Orion's belt."

Drake was quiet next to her as he looked up and pointed. "What's that one? The one kind of off by itself?"

"I don't know that one." She shrugged.

Drake nodded while staring up at it. "Me neither. I always wondered though. Should look it up later."

She smiled. "Or better yet...Since we don't know the name, want to name it anyway? Make a memory out of it. "

"Seriously?"

"Fuck it, why not?" She shrugged. She chuckled to herself and said, "I think it should be the...The Connector...See how it branches out to those others? Even though it's by itself it's diagonal to the others. So it could be a million miles away but it's still shining with every other star in that cluster there. It's a stray star that still forms different shapes with the distant stars over there."

Drake huffed with a smirk, "It's probably just a part of a constellation, Garcia."

"Yeah, probably. But screw it."

He nodded. "Alright...Screw it." He glanced over at her. Social Season was almost over and Drake knew she was Liam's choice. Out of all the choices; Drake slowly but surely approved of her the most.

He cleared his throat and said, "You know, Garcia. I didn't think you'd make it this long but you did. I'm fucking surprised but not mad about it."

She gasped dramatically, "Oh my God! Am I hearing Drake Walker saying he's enjoying someone's company?"

He turned to leave and she urged him back. He sighed and leaned against the railing again. "Yeah, yeah. You're okay."

She smirked. "Yeah, you're okay too. A major asshole but not as hard as you want to be, Marshmallow."

He groaned, "I told you not to call me that-'

"Too late."

She laughed as she gazed up at the stars. Her makeup and hair were still perfectly done with her gala dress.

Drake gestured to her, "I'm glad this didn't get to your head. The fancy dresses, the hair, the makeup, this lifestyle. You have always been true to yourself. I really was an asshole to you. I just didn't want to see the poor guy's heart ripped to shreds. I’m sorry."

"Yeah, you were." Jessica huffed. "I love Liam, Drake. I'm in love with him, not the fame or fortune. I don't even feel comfortable in the spotlight. If he chooses me, I won't change. I hope that's enough for him. He means everything to me."

Drake said, "He feels the same way, Garcia."

"...So, do I have the best friend's approval?"

Drake gave her a rare smile. "Yeah, you do. You'll make a damn good Queen. Maybe whip this Country into what it needs; a modern twist to stuffy old bullshit."

She smiled at him. "Thanks for being here for me. You made me a little less homesick. I told you on the jet that we will be friends at the end of this. Well, you aren't just my friend Drake, you're more like a bother."

"You're such a pain in my ass. But I love you like a sister."

They both looked at each other with warm smiles. Drake broke the silence and said "Enough of the sentimental bull shit." Drake dipped into his pocket and removed a flask and took a sip and passed it to Jessica. Jessica took the flask and without hesitation drank from it and nodded her head as she said, “That was really, really good.”

Drake laughed and said, “Of course, it’s from Constantine’s private reserve.”

“Yea fuck that guy.” Jessica chuckled and took another sip. Drake snatched the flask and chiddled “Well don’t fucken drink it all.”

Years Later…

New York

It was cloudy as Jessica sighed to herself and tried to look out at the sky. A memory hit her and she frowned deeply. The lights reflected off the clouds and not a star in sight.

Tonight, she really needed that star.

She had become a recluse into her apartment all day after finding an article online she accidentally clicked on that talked about Cordonia. She didn't read it, she just couldn't.

She thought, 'Probably a new baby or some marriage alliance already formed with their kids.' She sadly thought as it burned her throat and made her chest ache to think about it.

She sighed to herself, closing her eyes to prevent the tears as thunder and lightning sounded and flashed overhead. She reluctantly shut her window, letting her hand rest on it for a moment in thought.

'I wish I could just go back and hug you like I used to no matter how shitty the news you always made it better.' She thought as a stray tear slid down her cheek, knowing she could never go back no matter how much she missed it.

Meanwhile…

Cordonia

It had rained all day and there was just enough of a clearing for Drake to see stars in his backyard. He was just going out to get something and bring it in from the rain when something told him to look up. He did so, sighing deeply to himself as he saw that lone star twinkling a small distance from the others but still formed shapes if you connected it to them.

"Do you even look for our star?... Would you even recognize it, Garcia?" He mumbled to himself as if she would answer.

He shook his head at himself, feeling foolish for talking to her out loud as if she could hear. He went in, looking back at it one last time and he made a wish “Come back” he softly whispered before heading indoors.

Years later...

Cordonia, Ramsford

Drake opened the door and stood in the patio gazing up at the sky. He needed to decompress from the commotion, even with people he was close to.

"What are you doing out here?" Jessica said as she smiled and stood beside him. "Alone time? Want me to leave?"

Drake gave a slight smile. "Nah. you can stay."

She said, "I can step away for a while. It's not like I'm going anywhere."

He nodded at that. "Good. Don't ever do that shit again.”

"I’m sorry-"

He held up a hand. "You don't have to explain yourself, I get it. I understood then too.”

She looked up with him and smiled. "Hey, there's our star."

Drake muttered “The connector.”

Jessica admired it. It was silent for just a moment before she softly told him. " Yup that's right. That star always pops out to me now more than ever...You know, I looked for that star every time I felt alone. I spent hours one night trying to find it, but once I found it, it was easy after that...Whenever I needed a reminder of you, I always just looked up."

His smile softened as he didn't look at her, continuing to gaze up at the sky his chocolate eyes pooled with tears threatening to spill if he looked at her.

"...Everytime I went outside at night I looked up… I thought of you. It was a different type of heartache and I can’t do it again." He looked down at her with a sadness in his gaze he usually kept under lock and key except for a select few people. “Stay in my life even if you leave here tomorrow.” Drake let his guard down and closed his eyes and tears ran down his cheeks.

Jessica took a shaky breath and she hugged as she said, “ I just never thought I could comeback Drake.” Drake held her in his arms and rubbed her back and said, “You could always come home, this is as much your home as New York is.” They held each other in silence before stepping away, both wiping their own tears on their sleeves.

She looked back at him and said, "I made you cry.”

He flipped her off with a smirk that he tried to hide and she flipped him off back as she headed back inside with an airy laugh.

Drake went to follow before looking back up. That star twinkling in sync with the others. Drake made a silent wish on their star. He shook his head with a smile and went inside with her.

He took a moment to look around the crowded room Savannah shuffled plates, Bertrand arguing with Maxwell over the music, Leo lounging on a chair, Hana sitting at the piano, Olivia staring at the Beaumont code of arms on the wall, and Liam sitting on the sofa covered in cake by Bartie who was attempting to eat birthday cake on his lap.

Jessica went to him and said softly "Liam your tie is covered in cake." He could see the hope in Liam’s eyes as Liam leaned over to her. Jessica nervously bit her lip as moved forward and loosened his tie. Liam looked on with a loving and longing glaze almost as he had been waiting a century to feel her touch.

Drake took a deep breath as he watched them hoping that another one of his wishes on their star could come true that two broken hearts could be mended and become one again.

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Thank you @choicesflashfics for starting up giving us writers another prompt outlet to utilize. ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰 I have say again that I missed doing prompt writing after I had done @wackydrabbles for so long.

Thank you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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peonierose · 2 years

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”My love won’t let you down.“

Book: Open Heart

Rating: Fluff with a little bit of heartbreak.

Pairing: Soraya Auclair x Luna Auclair

Word count: 2,000+

Summary: Soraya got her heart broken and she’s being consoled by family.

Side note: All characters belong to Pixelberry, except my OC‘s.

Here’s the music that inspired me for this fic.

This story wasn’t pre-read, so please excuse any errors on my part. Please enjoy ☺️

Author‘s note: I’m participating in this weeks last @wackydrabbles - the prompt is ”This was really,really good.“ 🥺 and it will appear in color and bold. I wanted to thank you guys for making wacky drabbles this amazing. For continuously posting, reblogging, supporting writers and readers. Answering questions and the like. As sad as I am that this is the last wacky drabble, even though I wish I’d participated more, I’m glad I could be a part of it . 😍❤️ Hopefully there’ll be something similar as wacky drabbles coming and it’ll be as equally amazing as you guys. So thank you again 💚

”If you're cold and alone when you wake

Making all of the same mistakes

When your heart's given all that it had

But they say they don't love you back

When the party's over and your friends have all gone

And you're wondering where it all went wrong

I'll come running when you call out my name

And it'll always be this way

I'll be there for you

No matter what you're going through

I'll be there with you

Anytime that you need me to

When there's no one else around

On your last breath, calling out

Trust me, my love won't let you down“

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. B and I are in the middle of driving to my aunt and uncle’s place to have breakfast with my cousins.

My uncle and my aunt went camping, while my cousins are staying at their parents place.

The blue sea is sparkling in the sunlight. While a summer breeze is wafting through our open Jeep. Letting in the salty wind, bringing with it a hint of hibiscus. I hang my head out the window and Bryce takes one look at me and laughs.

”You’re like a dog, all you need is your tongue hanging out to the side,“ he comments and takes a left turn.

I try it but only look ridiculous in the end.

”I wish my tongue was longer that way I could actually let it hang out like a little dog,“ I say sadly.

He shakes his head.

”This is officially the weirdest conversation that you and I had this far,“ he says and we get closer to my aunt and uncles place.

It’s this huge house that they’ve been looking for such a long time and when they finally found it they were over the moon.

It’s located close to the beach.

There’s a huge lawn, adorning the place. A two-story house, made out of wood on the outside and painted a marvelous jade green. Surf boards are leaned against the outside of the house.

Palm trees, and flower beds with vibrant colored flowers adorning their home.

My aunt even planted some herbs, vegetables and fruits in her own garden.

Bryce is parking the Jeep, while I get out and take the cookies with white chocolate chunks, macadamia nuts and fresh raspberries I made for later.

I balance them and Bryce walks around to take the box out of my hands.

I kiss him on him on his nose.

”Such a gentleman,“ I tease him and smile while we walk to the front door and knock.

”Oh I can be bad,“ he says his dark eyes twinkling in the sunlight.

”You can show me later,“ I say and kiss him just as the door opens.

”Don’t you have your own place where you can make out?“

Sky says annoyed.

”Love you too cuz,“ I say and Sky gives me a hug, then he and Bryce have their weird man hug. We then enter the house and walk inside.

It’s always so sunny and warm inside. All the white and little splashes of color adding a nice touch. It always felt like a second home to me.

”Yeah yeah I’ve heard that one before,“ he says though he smiles sweetly.

”Why are you so grumpy?“ I ask walking towards the open spaced kitchen.

He sighs

”Because my sisters are saying how it’s wrong to put in cereal first and then pour milk over them,“ he says and picks up a violet bowl and munches on froot loops.

I snort and put the cookies down on the counter. Greeting Evie and Soraya with hugs and kisses to the cheek.

I lean against the counter and smile at him.

”That’s what you’re debating about?“ I ask laughing.

But when there’s deafening silence I stop laughing.

”You guys are taking this way too serious. It’s an easy answered question. You first put in the cereal and then pour the milk,“ I say hearing gasps from Soraya, Evie and even Bryce.

Sky envelops me in a big hug, milk sloshing in his bowl, and a pink fruit loop is sticking to his cheek. How did it even get there in the first place?

I point to it, he grabs it and puts in his mouth. I watch him weirded out and he just shrugs.

”See Loonsey is on my side, she totally gets it,“ he gloats.

He whistles to himself as he’s rinsing the bowl and then putting it in the dishwasher.

We all get seated at the big table. An array of food is put on the table.

Bowls of fruits. All local.

Bagels, fig jam that my aunt made herself, cream cheese mixed with chives.

Banana blueberry pancakes, with maple syrup.

”Are you trying to feed an army of people?“

Soraya is the one who answers

”No just Bryce and Sky, since those two can eat like an army of six,“ she says her voice tired.

When I look at her I’m noticing the bags under her eyes. Getting concerned I reach across the table and squeeze her hand. She squeezes my hand back.

”Oh come on don’t be mad at Looney, just because she likes my method of cereal more,” he says.

”Screw you Sky,“ she says her tone dangerously low.

Sky sighs.

”Ever since you and A…“ he starts.

”Don’t,“ she says and tenses up.

Bryce and I share a look.

Soraya nibbles on a slice of orange.

”I’m just saying you’ve been in a bad mood,“ he says carefully.

She turns to him

”How would you know? Your relationships last five minutes. If you can even call them that,“ she says

He inhales sharply.

”Neither do yours. Just look at you. If this is what being in love is like, I’ll pass thanks,“ he says

Soraya gets up and walks out.

Evie looks at Sky, her brows knitted. Her lips pursed.

”Great. Just great,“ she says

He looks at her in turn.

”Don’t give me that look. You know I didn’t mean it like that,“ he sighs and rubs a hand over his tired eyes.

Evie sips on her grapefruit juice in silence and the emotions are rolling high around the table.

I’m the first to speak up

”Did we miss something? How did a debate about cereal and milk turn into this?“ I gesture at the table.

Bryce is munching on a piece of pancake, and I squat his arm and he almost spits out the piece of pancake.

”What? I’m hungry. But I’m sorry that Sor got hurt,“ he says in a quiet voice.

Sky plays with his silver bracelet

”She got dumped, and now she’s miserable…and I just made it worse,“ he sighs again. Looking deflated.

I rub his arm gently and smile at him.

”She just needs time to get over it. It’s too much right. I think she’s too wound up now,“ I say and get up from my chair.

They all look at me.

”I’ll see if she wants some company,“ I say and Bryce looks at me and seems to be asking if I’m sure and I just nod, giving him a light kiss.

Taking the box of cookies with me and walking down the path that leads from their home right down to the beach.

I can make out her shape in her light green sweater, while she’s hugging her knees.

I smile softly.

”I knew I’d find you here,“ I say sitting down beside her.

She looks up and wipes away some tears with the back of her hand.

I smile and open the box of cookies.

She gives me a watery smile.

”I shouldn’t have stormed out like that,“ she starts

”You have a right to how you feel. Sky was out of line, but he loves you. He didn’t mean it the way it came out,“ I say reassuringly.

She leans her head onto my shoulder.

I give her a kiss on her head.

”What happened?“ I ask her.

She sighs against me and I feel her warm breath against my skin.

”Well I don’t if we talked about this…with how busy we’ve both have been lately…but I found myself feeling more and more attracted to men and women. So I started going out with this woman her name is Alisha. Everything seemed great and I wanted to take her to Hayley‘s and Ethan’s wedding as a plus one…but, “ she drifts off and takes another cookie and continues.

”She said how she’s not ready for everyone to know. I was nervous too. When I told mom and dad they weren’t exactly thrilled, but they slowly started accepting me the way I am. But I fell hard for her and then she just broke up with me out of the blue,“ she wipes another tear away.

I hug her tighter.

”I know this isn’t what you want to hear but I think you’re better off without her. I think her fear of what people would think about her took over and she got scared and ran away, metaphorically speaking,“ I say and go on

”You’re such a wonderful person Raya. You’ll see the right person will stumble along when you least expect it to. That’s how it was with me and Bryce,” I stroke her hair gently and she just lets out sobs and I can feel my own eyes water, from seeing her this hurt over someone she’s clearly still in love with.

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After some time, when the sun is starting to set and the box of cookies is empty, only leaving some crumbs, we get up and dust our clothes off from any remaining sand.

That‘s when Sky joins us. I leave them be and walk back towards the house. Illuminated from the inside.

As I turn around I can see them hugging and teasing each other and I grin.

I hate it when family fights. It’s so much more sweeter when they make up.

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Later we’re all gathered around the fire pit. I’m nestled next to Bryce, wearing his warm jacket.

The others put on light jackets too.

We’re roasting some s‘mores and drinking some wine.

Laughing and joking around. Just like old times.

Evie is just telling an embarrassing story about Sky.

Who tries to throw marshmallows at her for her to stop telling the story, but she catches the marshmallows with her hands.

”One time we were at the beach and we only saw Sky running away screaming. At first we thought he was hurt. Turns out he ran away from a turtle,“ Soraya laughs so hard.

”I was four,“ Sky says defensively.

Evie laughs so hard the sip of wine she took almost comes out of her nose.

”Oh my god that’s even worse,“ Bryce says taking a sip of his beer.

”Or remember that one time…“ Sor says

”No more embarrassing stories of Sky. That was it,“ he says

”Do you have any embarrassing stories of Luna?“ I can hear Bryce asking next to me.

Sky smiles mischievously

”Oh I have one,“ he smiles in my direction smirking.

I know instantly which one he means.

”When Luna was about 3 or 4 she stayed with gramps and grammy. She was curious and felt bored so she opened the fridge and climbed into it. She planted face first into blackberry pie, “ Sky wriggles his eyebrows in a playful matter.

I bury my face in Bryce’s neck.

He laughs and looks at me and says

”Little Lu being adventurous. So cute,“ he takes another swig of his drink and asks

”So what happened?“

Soraya is on the ground from all the laughing.

Evie answers in between laughs.

”Grandma almost had a heart attack, because she thought Looney was hurt, because she was nestled between pickles and her face was in blackberry pie. Thankfully nothing happened,“ Evie finished the story.

Everyone is laughing and I chime in after a few seconds.

”What can I say. I love me some pie. I have to say that was really really good 🥺,“ I say munching on another s’more.

My cousins are still hollering with laughter at the fridge story.

We stay like this for some time and share heart warming stories about our families. About people we met and cared for.

It’s funny sometimes you’ll meet people and they’ll surprise you by accepting you the way you are. Loving you unconditionally.

That’s the difference between people who are meant to stay in your life and who care about you, next to those who are passing by and are only your friends temporarily.

As I look at the dwindling flames and my cousins and Bryce. All I see is family and love.

That’s the way it’s supposed to be. Never was I more glad that things that happened led me to this moment right here.

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jerzwriter · 1 year

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I posted 7,995 times in 2022

That's 5,514 more posts than 2021!

2,632 posts created (33%)

5,363 posts reblogged (67%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@jamespotterthefirst

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I tagged 6,180 of my posts in 2022

Only 23% of my posts had no tags

#tobias carrick - 1,245 posts

#ethan ramsey - 1,237 posts

#tobias x casey - 1,186 posts

#asks answered - 828 posts

#ethan x kaycee - 544 posts

#asks - 517 posts

#open heart - 507 posts

#ethan x casey - 458 posts

#choices fanfic - 295 posts

#ethan ramsey x mc - 286 posts

Longest Tag: 92 characters

#i hope my comments aren't accused of being self-promotion for my family's insane game nights

My Top Posts in 2022:

I am leaving work for the day. This is assault. A crime. 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 Should be illegal.

126 notes - Posted June 13, 2022

Tobias and his Lovely Ladies

I'm super excited to share my first-ever commissioned fanart! Made by the incredibly talented and sweet @/artbyainna on Instagram. I love how Tobias goes from being a lady's man in one way to a lady's man in quite another in my HC for the couple. And I love how much happier he is with the latter. I wrote a short fic to accompany this picture (it's only 865 words, for me, that's amazing!). It can be found below the break. I hope this gives some of you the same serotonin rush it gave me today!

Title: Tobias and his Lovely Ladies

Book: Open Heart (Post Series)

Pairing: Tobias Carrick x F!MC (Casey MacTavish)

Rating: Teen

Category: Fluffy Domestic Fluff

Summary: Tobias & Casey share a typical Saturday morning discussing what to get his mother for a birthday gift.

Warnings: None

Words: 865

A/N: I’m still gushing over how happy I am with this photo! I can’t recommend @/artbyainna (IG) enough! 😊

A/N 2: Participating in @choicesmonthlychallenge Day 6, Family / Also participating in this week's @wackydrabbles the prompt can be found below in bold. And because I’m feeling overambitious, this is also inspired by Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely”, which was submitted to @moodmusicmonday

THE CHARACTERS OF TOBIAS and CASEY BELONG TO PIXELBERRY STUDIOS

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This is not meant to be received as an anonymous hate message. My deepest apologies if this hurts your feelings, but since your fellow Open Heart fandom friends won’t be honest with you, I felt I should help you out the way I would want someone to help me.

We see you, Jerz. I promise we know you exist. You’ve got our attention. You are so obnoxiously showy, how can we not? And no one seems to have the heart to tell you this.

Your desperation to be acknowledged and seen by others is worrisome. You post when you wake up; you post when you add a word to your work; you advertise for your series “Delaying the Inevitable” morning, noon, night. Jerz, it’s a bit much. No one walks around, talking about how great they are or how great their accomplishments are the way you do. That might not be your intention, but when you post things, like your most recent post about your Asks and how many requests you have, this is seen as gloating. I don’t know if you realize this, but when you post things like that, you might as well construct a giant neon sign that says, “Look at me! I am so popular!”

I’ve watched you for a few months now, and I know you and your friends are going to accuse me of jealousy. I’m not, but I understand why you would see me that way. But honestly, not many people would idolize someone who is tactless, brash, and selfish. This is how you come across to a lot of people. You might actually be a wonderful person. I would never know because you seem quite self-absorbed and a braggart. Are you familiar with the term “one-upper?”

I am going to give credit where credit is due: you have hustled your ass off and went straight for the jugular, making sure everyone knew your presence is valuable, including the more higher-rated writers. You can’t comment or reblog anything without marketing yourself and your own work. You clearly are your number 1 fan, and I think that’s great that you have so much confidence in yourself.

You’re probably thinking “What’s the point of this message?” Seriously congratulations to growing number of readers and your fans; congratulations on having such a high view of yourself; congratulations on networkinging with such confidence and zero Fs.

But this honest thirst to be the center of attention, I promise we see you, Jerz. We know you’re there. And how could we not? We know you are going to have the last word. We know that you are going to comment on any post related to Open Heart, especially if it’s about a thirst trap concerning Ethan or Tobias. You post every time you wake up, or when inspiration strikes, or when a certain food or song or movie reminds you of your couples.

You don’t have to share everything. This is not meant to be hateful, but I hope you become more aware of your actions so you can become a better person.

And I already know what you are going to say. I will unfollow. I truly enjoyed your stories.

I’ve sat on this. I wasn’t going to share because I want my blog to be a positive place. Plus, everyone has people who dislike them, so why give my haters porn? But, in the end, I need to say a few things (“getting the last word” Nonny?) and it’s important for people to know that such small and cowardly people lurk among us.

You admit you don’t know me, yet you sure act as if you do. I’m not quite sure how that works.

I am passionate. If I love something, I am enthusiastic to a fault and I give it my all, and I love our fandom. I love creating content, I love reading others’ works and building them up and, no, Nonny, when commenting or reblogging I don’t “always self-promote”. Sometimes I will discuss my work if it is relevant, usually with people I consider friends. I did find one reblog from the past week that some may have misconstrued. I deleted it and reached out to the author to apologize. I have not heard back from her, but I hope she understands there was no mal intent. I wouldn’t have batted an eyelash if she had done the same thing to me.

I am pretty self-aware. I know I can be annoying. I’m zealous and I overshare. There are personal reasons for that, but it’s who I am. Friends who do know me laughed at your assertations. They know I’m my own worst critic, I’m full of self-doubt, and I deal with crippling anxiety. They also know that being part of this “supportive” (for the most part) community has helped me. How kind of you to attempt to thwart that. What you know about me is nothing and your belief that you do speaks volumes to how highly you think of yourself. Isn’t that what you’re accusing me of?

Like every writer, I want people to read my work, and I love engaging with readers. But networking? Convincing “higher-rated writers” to like me? Girl, stop. This isn’t my job. I don’t get paid for this. This is fanfiction. It’s fun! Dear God, do you take it that seriously? Yes, I’ve become friends with people. People behind popular and small blogs, people who are readers. I assure you that building these friendships had nothing to do with networking. We got to know each other, like and care for each other, and we’ve been there to support each other when we need it most. It looks like some people find me likable, and I know how to be a friend. If you struggle with that, I suggest you look for the reason instead of attacking me.

You state you have “watched me for a few months now.” Yet my behavior is worrisome? It seems my post apologizing for having so many outstanding anons triggered you. You assumed I was trying to say “look at me I’m so popular”. I had to laugh. First off, popular? Look at my note count, it’s nothing to be jealous of. I posted it because the majority of requests sitting in my inbox are anons that I can’t reach out to personally or I would. My readers REALLY matter to me, and I don’t want anyone to think they’ve been forgotten. The fact that your mind goes to such a horrible place, about an admitted stranger, is pathetic. It speaks to who you are, not me.

Look, I’m not everyone’s cup of tea… and that’s OK. I’m sure you’re not either. That’s life. But you send this hate, and to be clear, it is hate, thinking you’re a better person? What have I done to hurt anyone in this fandom? Tell me. I’ll wait. I’ve never done anything as vile as you. Do you feel you can sit in judgment of me? That you have the moral superiority to tell me to be a better person when your actions already show what kind of person you are? The irony! If anyone needs reflection, it’s you.

I strongly suggest you think twice before doing something like this to anyone else in the future. I have been through enough in my life to let this roll off my back, but not everyone can. Some people could be terribly hurt, or harm themselves if they received something like this. Dear God, examine yourself.

128 notes - Posted April 16, 2022

Sir…

160 notes - Posted June 12, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

FACTS

286 notes - Posted November 27, 2022

Get your Tumblr 2022 Year in Review →

I knew I posted a lot. 😂

Only one fic in my top 5, and that is probably because of Ainna! lol Given how small the fandom is, I kind of expected that.

But, goddamn, my seriously twisted anon hate (referred to as the "We Are Legion" hate) was #3. Shit man. I'm not sure how I feel about that.

This is always so much fun to see.

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bebepac · 2 years

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A Piece of Heaven on Earth Part 6

This is my second submission for the last @wackydrabbles prompt # 145 That was really really good which will appear in bold.

My OG Riley had to be a part of this. She had to be. She started the wacky drabbles journey with me, it’s only fitting, my final submission is with her.

This also is a submission for @choicesmonthlychallenge for day 3 for paranormal.

The series: A Piece of Heaven on Earth

The Book: TRR

The Pairings: Liam x Riley / Riley x Nico

Word Count: 4599

Warnings and Ratings: Profanity, Sexual Situation, 18+

Song Inspiration: When Can I see You by Babyface

Song Inspiration: Come Away With Me by Norah Jones

Song Inspiration Just a Dream by Nelly

Summary: Riley moves in with Taylor until her apartment is vacated by Liam. Nico and Riley begin an relationship together. Team Liam launches an offensive to help bring Liam and Riley back together.

Original Post: 05/06/22 at 11:24PM EST

A/N: Last weekend I did a balloon release in honor of Cheslie’s birthday on the 28th of April. It was very cathartic. I think it helped. I still really miss her a lot, and hope she saw me in that moment, how much I did care for her as person.

A/N2: This is the conclusion of A Piece of Heaven on Earth, I still plan to do an epilogue. I hope you have enjoyed what I have created so far in Cheslie’s honor.

"Surprise!!!!"

"Riley oh my God! You’re here!"

“Guess who’s out of the hospital to crash with their baby sister!?!?!”

“I would have picked you up! Why didn’t you call me?”

"I didn’t want to be a burden, all you guys have had a hard time the last five months. It's okay! Besides, Nico was nice enough to call out of work, yet come to pick me up, from where we both work, and he’s doing all the manual labor of carrying all my stuff for me. Let him work."

“I heard that!” Nico said with a smile as he walked up and stood next to her, holding several boxes and a bag slung over his shoulder.

"I didn't mind helping you all out. Anything for my boo."

"Alrighty."

Taylor almost wanted to throw up in her mouth a bit. Riley was not "his boo." He only won this round by a technicality.

Chance shared Taylor's sentiment and started growling at Nico from the door, but as soon as Nico passed the threshold into the house, Chance immediately started barking at Nico.

"Chance! Be nice!"

Riley said sternly to Chance causing him to whimper for a few moments. But the low guttural growl remained as he watched Nico. Chance did not like Nico, not one bit. Chance’s main man was Liam.

Taylor smiled, it was like Chance was telling Nico, "Man Whore! Stay away from my Mama! She's already taken!!!!"

"You sure you don't mind putting me up for the next two weeks Tay?"

“Of course not! You’ll just have to sleep in the baby’s crib though.”

“What?”

“I’m kidding. KIDDING. Actually, we have a nice patch of floor cleared next to Chance’s dog bed you can sleep on.”

“With a sister like you, who needs enemies?”

“Max help Nico please!”

She pulled Riley inside by her arm.

“No Riley, we got you.” Taylor teared up hugging her.

"Tay, I'm fine."

"Riley you just don't understand what these months have been like without you. I felt like half of me was gone. The best half, and the not punctual side."

Taylor laughed through the tears.

"Sure you missed me? Don't make me fall asleep for another three months."

"Too soon Riley. That joke was not even funny."

Taylor shoved Riley but then pulled her in a hug.

“I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

“Be punctual maybe?”

“Exactly.”

At dinner Taylor intently watched Riley with Nico. They seemed close, friendly even, but something about them just seemed off. There was something about the way Riley responded to him touching her. Nico was teetering on clingy, which was definitely a turnoff. Yes, it was clear he was completely smitten with her sister, but Riley didn’t seem to be completely relaxed with him, like she couldn’t be her true self with him. Riley didn’t seem that into him honestly.

That evening Taylor decided to talk to Riley for a bit, and offer her some free sisterly advice as she was settling down to sleep in the guest room.

“Hey Rye, are you comfortable?”

“Better than sleeping in a crib or sharing Chance’s dog bed with him. I’m fine, thank you for letting him sleep in here with me. He hasn’t left my side since I’ve been here. Chance was always affectionate, but this is next level for him.”

She looked down at him, smiling as his head rested on her stomach. He licked her hand again, nuzzling it, causing Riley to rub his snout. Chance’s tail wagged happily.

"I love you too boy." She gently scratched his forehead. Chance's tail wagged so much his whole body shook.

“He missed you Riley, so much. We all thought we were going to lose you. So what’s really up with you and Nico?”

“He’s nice. He makes me laugh, and you know, he’s not perfect, but I can tell he really cares about me, and I don’t want to be alone anymore. Life’s so short, and it made me realize I work so much and don’t have anyone to spend my time off with other than Chance and you guys. Nico is not a bad guy.”

“He's not a bad guy Riley, but he’s not the right guy Riley. He’s not. You just said it yourself. Life’s too short! Don’t you feel it? You could be connected to someone, the way you always hoped, that you were. Like something’s missing. Someone is missing?”

“Everyone doesn’t get that feeling Taylor, like the world stops when they meet someone. I’ve never felt that before.”

“You had it, you just don’t remember. Try to remember Riley. Nico’s nice, but he’s not the one you’re supposed to be with.”

That night when Riley was sleeping Chance woke up abruptly when she came into the room. He growled softly; Riley stirred but did not wake.

“I am not going to hurt her, you little flea bag, I just need to give her a message.”

Olivia leaned closer to Riley’s ear.

"You know, you had one job Riley. Now I'm back to fix this. It's because I love him; I always will and he deserves to be happy is the only reason that I'm doing this for you. Otherwise, I'd let you stay with the overly clingy Man Whore. You're welcome. Go to Apple Valley Park tomorrow morning for a run, and take your miserable mutt with you.”

She looked at Chance.

"And yes, I am referring to you. You know what to do, Chance.” Olivia bonked him on his nose.

“That’s one down, one to go.”

Liam and Olivia

This was harder than she thought. She watched Liam sleeping; she sat on the edge of the bed.

"Hi my love. You turned out exactly how I feared you would, from my passing. And yes it means a lot to me that you held me in your heart for all this time as your wife, and I love you for it, but you have to let me go, it's time, dear heart, it's time. I was your first love. And being loved by you Liam Rys, is a treasure that I will cherish for all eternity. But, Riley Brooks is your last love. So I'm going to tell you exactly what you need to do to help her remember you. You will know what to do when it's time to reclaim her heart. But for now in the morning, go get breakfast at that place we used to love to go for bagels and muffins, get a coffee and go to Apple Valley Park, find a bench where the sun shines bright on you and warms you up, and just enjoy the morning. Chance will find you. And soon, she will find her way back to you too. Be patient, and when the time is right, seal it with a kiss."

Olivia turned to walk away.

"Liv?"

She slowly turned around to face him, giving him a small wave.

"You were supposed to be sleeping Liam."

Liam's eyes were filled with tears. "I miss you so much Liv, and I don't deserve you doing this for me."

"I miss you, and yes you do. Liam, what happened to me wasn't your fault. Stop blaming yourself; there is nothing that you could have done differently to save me. Riley was able to be saved, and you did it. You did a very selfless thing for her. Be patient with her, Liam. Take things slow. Deep down, she feels the same about you, that you feel about her. And I know you tried not to, but it couldn't be helped, you fell in love with her. And it's okay."

"Thank you Liv."

"You're welcome."

The next morning Riley woke up to Chance licking her face.

“I’m up. I’m up! You know I’m technically still on vacation for a bit right? We get to sleep in a little you know? But you don’t care. You know what, how about after breakfast we go to the park. Work off the bacon and pancakes we’re both about to eat. What do you say boy? Wanna go running?"

Chance happily barked in response.

Riley was ambitious in her workout gear,

thinking she’d go running through the park. The run turned quickly into a jog, which just as quickly turned into a fast paced walk.

“Mama has to get her endurance back up, Whew. I don’t remember walking being this much of a workout. It’s okay though, we’re still getting some exercise in.”

Chance was preoccupied and kept sniffing the ground as they walked.

“Let’s go this way, Chance,” she gave him a gentle tug on his collar, but he instead started in the opposite direction.

“Okay maybe not. We’ll go where you want to today. No it’s cool, all that obedience training we did together that I paid for, for you to have me follow the leader? It’s cool bro.”

After a few minutes, Chance lunged, breaking the leash from his collar and took off running.

“Dammit Chance, we already established Mama can’t run like she used to!!!!”

Chance had quite the lead, Riley tried to follow whilst screaming every command she could at him to get him to stop, but he wasn’t listening to her at all. Chance had a singular purpose in mind, find Liam and he had finally picked up his scent.

Liam closed his eyes and smiled when he heard a dog's barking approaching him as he sat on the park bench. Sitting his coffee down and half eaten bagel, he stood and turned, seeing Chance bounding over the hill, happily barking heading straight towards him; Chance had found him.

He knelt down to pet Chance who was clearly happy to see him.

“Good boy, you found me! Riley said you were the bestest boy."

Liam looked around in confusion. Riley was nowhere in sight.

"Where is your mom?"

Finally Riley emerged over the hill, screaming Chance's name.

“I promise you he won't bite!!!” She screamed from a distance out of breath. She leaned over her right hand on her hip; She looked like she was almost dry heaving.

Liam tapped his pant leg. “Come on, boy, let's take you back to your mom. She’s not coming down that hill. She looks tired."

Liam laughed softly at Riley’s sight.

Riley had sat down on the hill waiting for Chance to be brought back.

“Lose someone?” Liam asked as he sat next to Riley on the hill.

“You’d think a dog with short legs couldn’t run that damn fast. Or I'm just that damn slow lately."

She glanced up to his face.

“It’s you. Liam right?”

“Yeah. Hi Riley."

"How are you?"

"I'm doing great. No I'm exaggerating, I'm doing good."

Riley laughed at his joke.

“Chance went all Hulk and snapped his collar.”

“Let me see, maybe I can fix it.”

As she handed Liam the collar, his fingers grazed her wrist, and what felt like an electric shock passed between the two of them.

Riley quickly drew her hand back from his, her mind drifting, she heard her own voice at the top of her lungs singing obnoxiously like it was a faint memory.

“One thousand bottles of tahitian treat on the wall, a thousand bottles of tahitian treat……”

"Isn't there a light you should be walking into, or considering your less than sunny disposition, infamous lake of fire?”

She looked at Liam. It sounded like his voice in the memory?

“I fixed it. Are you alright? You look pale.”

"I'm fine." But Riley was continuing to stare at him oddly.

“If it’s all the same to you, I’m going to get you some water, okay?”

"That really sounds good. Thank you."

Liam came back a few minutes later with bottled water for Riley.

“It’s no Tahitian Treat, but it will get the job done.”

“That’s my favorite drink. How did we know each other Liam?”

He immediately remembered how Riley's Mother reacted to the news. He couldn't have that happen again or Riley to be afraid of him.

He heard Olivia's voice tell him to be patient.

“Our paths just randomly crossed. Do you mind if I walk you back home just to make sure you make it there safely?”

“I’m fine with that.”

As they walked he noticed Riley was walking slower.

"Are your feet hurting?"

"If I said yes, would you carry me?"

"Yes, I would." Liam responded without missing a beat.

Riley surprisingly looked at him; she was blushing.

"Good to know chivalry isn't dead."

"If you've ever been wondering of its existence Riley, that means you're with the wrong man."

Riley turned to face him.

“You’re with the wrong man.” Liam said again.

Riley's eyes widened, and her breath hitched as she stared at him.

Wake up Riley and see me he thought to himself, I know you can feel it too. For a brief moment he saw a spark in her eyes, but it faded as quickly as it appeared. She broke his intense gaze, motioning to the house.

"Well this is us. Thank you Liam for the water, and walking my dog for me."

"I didn’t mind at all. He's a great dog." He handed Chance's leash back to Riley.

Taylor opened the door and when she saw Liam standing on the porch with Riley, she abruptly slammed it back.

“Well that WAS my sister.”

Riley went to the door turning the doorknob and while Riley's back was turned Liam smiled. What was Taylor up to?

"Okay….and she locked the door too. You want to sit on the porch with me until I'm allowed back in? It’s a nice morning, and we have a kick ass porch swing here."

And that’s what Taylor was up to.

“Sure.”

Liam sat on the porch swing with Riley, and instead of Chance coming to her, he sat at Liam's feet playing with one of his dog toys.

"Chance seems really taken by you. Did we hang out with you a lot?"

"No. I only met Chance once. Not trying to boast, but dogs are excellent judges of people’s characters. So it should tell you a lot, if a dog doesn’t like someone you’re around."

“That’s right!” Taylor screamed from inside the house.

“And we have an audience. Taylor, are you going to let me in or what?”

There was silence.

“And she’s ignoring me.”

There was more silence until the window opened.

"Psssst. Hey Liam….Liam…. come over here."

Liam walked over to the window and Taylor handed him a small tray.

The tray included two slushy tahitian treats, which Liam took. Taylor winked at him, closing the window.

It felt like everyone knew they belonged together but Riley at this point.

Riley tossed the water aside, and when Liam sat next to her with the tray she grabbed one of the bottles off the tray.

The conversation started flowing between her and Liam. She felt so comfortable with him and it felt so natural, she couldn’t help it.

Riley released one of the biggest burps she’d ever released in front of a guy.

“I’m so sorry,” she commented laughing.

“No need to be sorry, that’s damn impressive. You could give some of the frat boys I knew in college a run for their money. That was really really good."

Liam laughed and burped at the same time.

“That didn’t feel good!” Both continued laughing.

Finally after a while Riley faintly heard the door unlock. Liam heard it too. He hoped Riley wouldn't just end the conversation and run inside,

instead they talked for two more hours and got delivered another tray of snacks.

Finally though Liam did not want to be the one to leave, he had to go sign the paperwork for his new apartment. He thought Riley looked disappointed that he had to go.

One Week Later

"Taylor, you know I love you, and I say this from a place of love right? But you are freakishly obsessed with your sister’s love life, get away from the window!"

"Well I wouldn't be so obsessed if she wasn't with the wrong guy Max. She was supposed to meet Liam the night of her accident. And she still met him."

"She's a grown woman Taylor, hell!! She's your older sister."

"By only six minutes I might add."

"Still older. Let her make her own decisions."

"This is not the right one." Taylor rubbed her stomach.

At that moment Riley walked in the door pulling Nico by the hand.

Chance immediately started his low guttural growl as they went up stairs.

Riley locked the door behind Nico, and he pushed her against the door kissing her.

"Are you sure you want me to stay with you tonight?"

Riley bit her lip and nodded, she pulled off her top revealing bare skin to him. Riley was everything he imagined. Nico yanked off his shirt revealing his finely chiseled physique, Riley raised her eyebrow at him. Both liked what the other had revealed. Nico took that as a green light and grabbed her, pulling her close to him. As Nico picked her up, she wrapped her legs around him, and he loudly groaned, tightening his grip around her. They tumbled onto the bed together.

He cupped her breasts in his hands gently caressing her.

Nico whispered. "I've been wanting this for so long, Riley. I’ve imagined this moment so many times.”

Instead of responding back, she kissed him again. She couldn’t say the same. She had never had a fantasy about Nico. Not even one. Yes he was handsome, but he never invaded her thoughts in that way. She didn't mean for her mind to wander as his kisses had drifted to her neck, but it did. To many things, the way Chance always barked and growled in Nico's presence, talking with Liam on the porch, how he listened so intently to her,

and at the park… then something different but she felt like she was seeing it for the first time but it was her with Liam. But she didn’t remember this happening.

"Let's watch the sunset together, it looks like it's going to be a beautiful one."

They were together in a beautiful garden in the evening.

Side by side they stood, watching the sunset together enjoying a peaceful silence.

“Are your feet hurting?”

“What would you do if they were, if I was your girlfriend?”

“I’d carry you Riley.”

Riley smiled at Liam. She could tell from her body language, she liked him so much, the most she had ever liked someone.

“What do you think it would have been like, if we would have met that night?”

“I wouldn’t have been able to take my eyes off you, in that dress. Just like now.”

“I wish it would have happened like that.”

Riley’s heart was racing, but it wasn’t for Nico.

"Nico…"

"I want you." Nico grunted his hands sliding up her skirt.

"No, Nico, I can't do this with you, I'm sorry."

Nico quickly pulled his hands away from her, but he could not hide the disappointment in his eyes.

"What's wrong?"

"This doesn't feel right."

"What can I do to make this right for you?"

"This isn’t about you Nico, it’s about me."

"I love you Riley, I always have."

"I love you too Nico, as a friend, and I don’t feel the way I should about you to be with you this way. I’ve been trying because I know how much you care."

"It’s because of him isn’t it? He told Hana he was your boyfriend."

“He what?”

“But you don’t even remember him, Riley. You let ME kiss you that day, not him!!!!! That should tell you something. How good was he to you if you can’t even remember him?”

“And Chance doesn’t like you.”

“Well Chance is an asshole.”

Riley laughed in shock, pushing Nico away from her.

“Dogs are great judges of character, and they know other dogs when they see them. You know that staying the night was clearly not a good idea, maybe you should leave Nico.”

“You’re right, maybe I should.”

Nico quickly got dressed and left, and that’s how Riley really knew he wasn’t the right one for her. She really didn’t care. Her mind drifted back to what appeared like a memory that she had no recollection of in the moment. Was it real? Something she imagined about him? Liam seemed so genuine.

The next day Riley decided to go to her apartment to see him. She knocked on the door, there was no answer. She looked to the fire hydrant, and found her spare key and walked inside. There was no sign of Liam anymore, as he had moved out. Her other key to the apartment was lying on the counter. She had no way of getting in touch with him.

Liam’s was settling into his new apartment was ironically two blocks away from Riley’s, and it was still close enough for him to walk to the Bodega for tahitian treats, which was what he was doing that day when the idea struck him. He knew what he had to do. Liv said he’d know what he needed to do when the time was right.

He didn’t know exactly when Riley would be moving back in. So time was of the essence. He had a plan.

Two days later, Taylor took Riley home.

“Dad had the place cleaned, but Liam was really neat, so it really didn’t need it. Does it feel good to be home?”

“It does.”

“I loved having you at the house, but I know you need your space Rye.”

“Thank you for having me.”

Taylor gave her one last hug before she left.

Riley exhaled flopping onto her couch.

“It’s finally just us again boy.” she whispered to Chance scratching his head. Chance curled up on the couch next to her.

It was a beautiful day, too beautiful to be sitting indoors. She decided to get up and go up to the rooftop of her apartment.

Riley pushed the door open and was met by a blinding light. When her eyes finally adjusted, she was standing on the rooftop of her apartment that had been converted into a garden oasis. It was her garden, and it was absolutely breathtaking. Who did this for her?

“And who the hell is going to take care of all of this? I’ve legit got a brown thumb. Mother Nature or God, I’m gonna need you to handle this!!!!” Riley chuckled to herself, starting to wander through the beautiful and sweet smelling flowers.

There was a seat in the middle and on it sat a white rose. For her? It better be, it was her damn garden on top of her damn apartment. She picked up the freshly clipped de-thorned rose, lifting it up to her nose, to breathe it in. She closed her eyes as she sighed contentedly. It was the most fragrant rose and its lovely scent filled her nostrils. Riley sat relaxing, basking in the sweet air and the warm sunshine.

Then she heard a voice… it was his voice, gentle, and so smooth it felt like he was part of the breeze.

“I wrote you a poem. It’s the first one I've ever written, because I felt so inspired by your effortless beauty…

Soft, Sweet….

Sensually Smiling

Sighs… Softly…..

Shifting Stares….

Sharing Secrets…..

Shhhh……

Shuffling Silently

My Sweet Star.”

Footsteps approached her, and then a hand caressed her shoulder.

She knew it was him, her soulmate , the one she had always been waiting for. Riley immediately turned to gaze into his face, the man that had just made her grin like a giddy school girl in love.

She turned to see… Liam standing there.

“Nice poem, but when have you known me to be silent?”

Liam burst out laughing.

"I'm noisy, belch loudly, and teeter on being obnoxious at times."

"You are, and I wouldn't have it any other way."

“Liam, tell me the truth. I see how you look at me. I can feel love leaping off of you in my direction, and I have these memories of you I don’t know how to explain, that I can't remember happened, but I feel like they are real.”

“They are real.”

“So, we’ve been in a garden before?”

“Yes, we have."

"Why don't I remember it? It feels like I am watching a memory, not like I lived it."

"But you did live it Riley, and we meant something special to each other. "

"How did you get back into my apartment? You left your key."

"The spare key you keep under the fire hydrant."

"I had to trust you to tell you about that."

"You did Riley. You trusted me."

Riley stepped closer to him.

"Why can't I remember you?"

"Because your heart stopped. But mine didn't and I remember every moment you and I spent together fighting to save your life.

The night of your accident Riley I was the blind date you were supposed to meet. We were fated to meet, and we still did. While you were in a coma, your spirit came to me wearing a blue dress and heels.”

Riley took another step towards him.

“You were everything you just said about yourself, that you just highlighted as faults, but they are not and still somehow I fell love with you. You’re my Casper the cranky ghost.”

Riley laughed out loud.

“That’s by far the craziest nickname anyone has ever given me.”

“Guess it’s fitting then because I’m crazy about you.”

He heard Olivia’s voice say “Now Liam!”

Riley’s breath hitched when Liam pulled her close. She closed her eyes as he closed in for their first kiss.

It was electrifying. After a few moments Riley abruptly pulled away bursting into tears.

“Liam!!!!”

She touched his face and then pressed her hand to his chest.

He rested his hand on hers.

“Finally I can really feel your warmth. I remember everything. Thank you and I’m sorry, I didn’t remember sooner.”

“It’s okay. We’re here now.”

Liam kissed Riley again.

“Would you like to stay for dinner Liam?”

“I’d love to.”

“I haven’t been to the grocery store yet, so are you okay with pizza?”

Finally Liam’s dream of a pizza night with Riley was coming true.

They went back down to Riley’s apartment where she ordered a large pizza.

“I did leave you a few things though.”

Liam opened the pantry door, there sat a case of tahitian treats.

“Um, two of those need to be in the freezer like right now.”

“You got it.”

She watched the two of them start to find their way together, as a new couple. Both a little giddy after all they had been through and finally reuniting with each other once again. Liam paid for the pizza when it arrived while Riley set the table and pulled out the drinks. They genuinely looked so happy together. It did hurt her a little watching how comfortable Liam was with her. Riley was the remaining chapters in the book of his life. Riley would be the one that Liam would have children with and grow old with.

“Well Flea bag, my work here is done. And for the record, she’s not the only one you’ll do tricks for. So Let’s Dance Chance!”

Liam caught Olivia out of the corner of his eye for a split second before she disappeared, dancing with Chance, then only he remained dancing in a circle on his hind paws.

He smiled back at Riley.

“Got any plans for next week?”

“I mean nothing firm set up yet why?”

“Let’s go to New York.”

The trip neither thought they would be able to take together.

“I'd thought you’d never ask. "

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TRR Round Robin - Part 9: Danger Zone

In the universe that The Royal Romance/Heir fan fiction inhabits, the people are represented by two not necessarily separate yet equally important groups: The Writers, who come up with these fantastical stories, and The Readers, who eagerly consume them. One writer, @sirbeepsalot, was struck with inspiration and came up with the idea of a round-robin story based on The Royal Romance/Heir.

This is that story.

What’s happened so far?

Liam and Olivia were plotting a plan which Leo interrupted; Queen Madeleine and King Liam are hiding at Drake’s cabin with Max, but Drake has disappeared with his motorbike bike while Max texted someone, who turned out to be Bertrand. Riley Brooks, Royal Communication Director, played her part for the King, by giving a press release with fake news of Queen’s miscarriage, but has unknowingly revealed the whereabouts of the King and Queen to Eirik. Leo shot Anton dead and fled away from the crime scene with his lover, Olivia, and the secret contents of the box. Barthelemy has extracted the whereabouts of the King and Queen’s location from Bertrand at the point of a gun. Leo and Olivia realise that Liam and Madeleine are not at Valtoria and Drake has found a note.

Catch up here.

Book: The Royal Romance/Heir

Pairings: Liam x Madeleine, Riley x Drake (sorry... not sorry! I’m an unabashed Drake stan so... 🙃)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Swearing, kidnapping, torture

Word count: 1,000. On. The. Dot.

I am participating in @wackydrabbles with this post. The week 135 prompt is “Why did I let you talk me into this?” and will appear in bold below.

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Sleepless in New York: Chapter 4 - Showtime, Baby!

Series: TRR

Pairing: Drake Walker x OC (Harper Gale)

Rights belong to Pixelberry, most characters and some dialogue belong to them.

Synopsis: This is a short-story series written from Drake’s POV that explores an AU where Drake meets Harper (my OC from (Un)Common Attraction) by himself before the boys come to the bar on the last night of Christian’s bachelor party.

Masterlist: Sleepless in New York

Chapter Summary: The sparks fly (in more ways than one!) as Drake faces off against Harper...

Word Count: 6,700

Rating/Warnings: M (swearing, sexual tension, Drake going all out - change of panties advisable 😆)

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Chapter 4 - Showtime, Baby!

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(Un)Common Attraction: Dive into the Deep End Comic

The amazingly talented @blueberryarts18 has done it again! 🤗 She created a jaw-dropping comic that brings to life a pivotal moment from (Un)Common Attraction - Harper and Drake’s first kiss!

I literally have no words... 😭 Every time she sent me a WIP of this comic, I squeed, loving watching the scenes come to life with more and more detail, until she sent me through the final, finished work and I was honestly rendered speechless...! It is a thousand times better than I had imagined it in my head - the colours, the facial expressions, the emotion in each panel... It’s seriously as if she looked in my head and saw what I saw when I wrote the scene... 🤯

Extract of accompanying scene below the cut.

Extract from Chapter 21: Dive into the Deep End

Warnings: Swearing, minor smutty moment, major angst

"Now there's a million-dollar view if ever I saw one," I remark, taking in the beautiful vista.

"Worth the climb, isn't it?" murmurs Drake, leaning against the wall.

"Definitely! You get a workout and a view! What more can you ask for?"

Drake glances at me briefly before looking back out over the water. "We should start heading back before they send out a search party."

"Back the way we came, I'm guessing?"

"Or you could jump."

I stare at him in disbelief. "You're joking... That's a 30 foot drop at least!"

"Don't chicken out on me now, Gale," he replies with a cocky grin, edging backwards.

In the next instant, he becomes a blur of motion as he dashes forward and leaping into the air, throws himself off the cliff. I gasp as he twists into a forward flip before straightening out and diving expertly into the water below.

"Holy shit..." I breathe as I watch him resurface a couple of seconds later to let out a loud whoop of exultation.

"You comin' or not?" he calls, treading water as he looks up at me.

I gulp nervously as I stare down at him.

While I really did not want to jump, the alternative was to try and make my way back down the way we had come... And unfortunately, without Drake's help, that option would most likely result in a sprained ankle, if not something worse.

So, despite every instinct in my body screaming at me not to do it, I back up as far as I can go. Closing my eyes, I heave several deep breaths to try and calm my thundering heart. Then, pushing my self-preservation instincts aside, I rush forward and throw myself over the edge.

My mouth opens to emit a terrified shriek as I flail my arms and legs in a vain attempt to slow myself down, before I remember that I need to straighten up to avoid seriously hurting myself when I hit the water.

Lifting my arms above my head, I press my legs together and point my toes just before I cut through the cool water like a knife. With my lungs crying out for air, I kick back up, taking a ragged breath as I break through the surface.

"Oh. My. God!" I exclaim breathlessly, every inch of me tingling from the sudden rush of adrenaline. "That... That was..."

"Pretty intense, huh?" grins Drake. "Though in all the excitement, you seem to have dropped something."

I gasp in horror as he holds up my bikini top with one finger.

"Give that back!" I cry, lunging towards him.

How the hell did I manage to end up basically naked with both Christian and Drake just days apart?!

"Or what?" he taunts with a wicked grin, swivelling easily out of the way.

"I'll...I'll..." I flounder. "Oh, I don't know! But if you don't give it back, this instant, I swear you'll regret it, Walker!"

"I'll take my chances."

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Untitled Round-Robin Story, Part 3

In the universe that The Royal Romance/Heir fan fiction inhabits, the people are represented by two not necessarily separate yet equally important groups: The Writers, who come up with these fantastical stories, and The Readers, who eagerly consume them. One writer, @sirbeepsalot , was struck with inspiration and came up with the idea of a round-robin story based on The Royal Romance/Heir.

This is that story.

Catch up here.

Book: The Royal Romance/Heir

Pairings: currently unknown

This part includes this week’s Wacky Drabbles prompt, in bold below.

The character X, from Part 1, is now identified here as Olivia

Sitting in her Study going over details for the upcoming party, The Queen rubs her fingers over her tired eyes, as the colors and words swirl together, she’s been at this for hours trying to make it the best one yet. Placing her hands on the desk and with a heavy sigh she gets up and walks over to the bar cart, pouring herself a glass of Lemon Mint water. Relishing in the coolness of the drink she collects herself and sits back at her desk picking up the paper with the details of what food to serve, when her eyes become blurry and her head spinning. Putting her head in her hands trying to center herself, trying to get up a rush of vertigo hits. “I Don’t feel so good” She falls to the floor with a heavy thud. Just then her office door swings open to reveal a shocked guard.

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My Loves

Hi all: Just popping in to say hi and to let ya know that I will be on sporadically. I got approved for an apartment and will be moving in on the 15th of Sept. It will be bittersweet as I have lived in this house for 59 years as of yesterday the 28th of August. So it will be crunch time as I still have a lot of stuff to pack and clean. I know I have a MMM and a Fic to get out but it's there to be worked on inbetween everything. Might be just what I need for head clearing. So I'll be on and off til I get settled.

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I Know You're Out There Somewhere 2

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I Know You're Out There Somewhere

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My #1 post of 2022

Henry Cavill has been cast for an undisclosed role in 'LOKI' Season 2.

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Retro Read #2

Hi Ho, Tumblr! Popping in really quick between meeting deadlines for both work and stories to toss up a #Retro Read for you. It’s from the DC AU and was originally posted on April 25, 2020.

Allow me to re-introduce you to Hippie Chick: https://dcbbw.tumblr.com/post/616403710730469376/neighbors-wackydrabble-39

Enjoy, and see you soon with snippets and/or stories.

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For my last day reminiscing about @wackydrabbles, I had a hard time picking just one more fic to share, so I decided to create a master list of all of the drabbles I posted in my short time participating.

Count on Me - Prompt #77

Quit Your Life - Prompt #80

Stealing Moments - Prompt #88

Whatcha Wearin’ Under There? - Prompt #93

Knit Me Baby, One More Time - Wacky Drabble 100 Week Challenge

Ballerina Girl - Prompt #100

What Do You Think? - Prompt #105

Unmasked - Prompt #119

Sick Day - Prompt #120

A Royal Recipe - Prompt #131

King Father of the Bride - Prompts #135, #136, #140, #142

Though KFOTB started as a Wacky Drabble series, it will continue on. Stay tuned for chapter 5, coming up tomorrow as my final WD submission.

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Extra Baggage

I am participating in @wackydrabbles prompts. This week’s prompt is “You’re gonna get us busted!”

A/N: I saw this post last week and I couldn’t stop thinking about how this was something Liam would do. I have no idea what this is, but here we are. Please excuse any errors.

Warnings: Very mild 🍋 mention

Word Count: 1976

This is part of my Always You universe.

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Liam’s lips trailed along her jaw as he pressed her back against the door of his closet. One hand kept her arms pinned in place above her head by her wrists as he hooked the other into the band of her jeans and his fingers teased the top of her panties; he smirked against her neck when she let out a soft moan.

“Shhh,” Liam playfully admonished.

“Liam,” she mewled.

“You need to be quiet.”

“You need to stop teasing.”

“You shouldn’t have gotten dressed after your shower,” Liam said as he nipped her bottom lip with his teeth before kissing her. “You just made more work for me.”

“I thought we stayed up so late last night because you wouldn’t have the time this morning.”

“I’ll be gone for a whole month. Did you really think last night -- as incredible as it was -- would be enough?” Liam’s hand expertly flicked open the button of her jeans before pulling down the zipper, allowing him to dip inside the lace. “It’s never enough when it comes to you.” He created a V with his fingers and slid his hand up and down, stroking her between them at a tantalizing pace, drawing another moan from her. “You’re gonna get us busted if you keep making all that noise, love,” he whispered against the tender curve of her neck before his lips pressed against her pulse point.

“They’re still asleep,” she hissed out a breath.

“Well, they’ll stay asleep longer if you keep quiet,” he chuckled, pulling her towards the bed.

****

A little while later, the King and Queen laid in their bed, tangled in the sheets as they caught their breath. Her head was on his chest as she absentmindedly traced shapes against his skin with her finger. Liam glanced at the clock: 7 am. “You were up before me,” he noted.

“I couldn’t sleep. So I got up and showered.” Liam glanced down at her and offered a sad smile. “I’m going to miss you.”

“I’ll miss you more.”

“We haven’t been apart this long since I was in my program.”

“I know,” Liam sighed before kissing her forehead.

Suddenly, a blinking light pulled their attention. They both smiled as they looked over at the blue lamp on Liam’s nightstand.

Two lamps, once used by the couple when an ocean separated them, were now just down a hallway from each other. One sat in their chambers on Liam’s nightstand, and the other in the twins’ room, set on a table between their cribs. Sometimes, they would tap it just for fun, but whenever one of them would wake in the mornings, they would touch the lamp, sending the message to the other in their parents’ room.

“I’ll go get them,” Reyna said. “You need to shower before your flight.”

****

After the twins finished their breakfast, Reyna took them to the playroom. She stepped out for a moment to check on Liam to make sure he had everything packed.

Liam was leaving for a month-long diplomatic summit in Italy; Reyna had to stay behind and handle the duties in Cordonia. They hadn’t been apart that long since Reyna’s master program days. The twins, now two years old, understood that Liam was going on a trip, but not how long he would be gone. Both Eleanor and Ezra were attached to Liam and hadn’t been away from him for more than a few days at most. Reyna knew after the first few nights, his month-long absence would start to take its toll on them.

Reyna stepped into their bedroom and saw Liam putting a few last-minute items into his suitcase. “Not taking this one?” Reyna asked as she stepped up next to him and gestured to a large empty brown leather bag on the floor.

“No. I took the smaller one. I don’t need the big one.”

“Do you have everything you need?”

“Yes,” Liam nodded. “I believe so.” He turned and looked at her before pulling her into his arms and kissing the top of her head.

“I have something for you,” Reyna said as she stepped back, offering Liam a curious smile. She took his hand and led him into her closet; she opened a drawer and pulled out a white box, handing it to him.

“What’s this?” Liam smiled.

Reyna chuckled. “Open it and find out.” Liam pulled the top of the box off and set it down before reaching in and pulling out the wrapped item from inside; unwrapping it, he revealed a silver bracelet. Reyna took it from him and placed it on his wrist. “Now, watch,” she said as she stepped back. She held up her wrist, wearing a rose gold bracelet similar to his; she touched the top of it, and suddenly his bracelet lit up.

Liam’s eyes slightly widened. “Rey …” He looked down at his bracelet and touched the top of it before his eyes snapped to Reyna’s; her bracelet lit up. “It’s like the lamps,” he grinned.

“I found them and figured it would be discreet enough to bring along with you on trips,” Reyna chuckled.

“I love it,” Liam smiled. He looked down at his wrist and hit the top of his bracelet again, watching Reyna’s light up when he did. He stepped forward and cupped her face in his hands before leaning down and capturing her lips in his. “Thank you,” he whispered. “It’ll make being away from you a little easier, but not much,” he said before kissing her again.

Liam and Reyna were interrupted when a tiny hand fisted the bottom of Liam’s shirt. “Daddy, up!” Eleanor said as she tugged the fabric. Liam smiled as he bent down and scooped Eleanor into his arms while Ezra toddled towards him; he shifted Eleanor to one side before leaning down and lifting Ezra with his free arm.

Reyna smiled affectionately at the three of them. “They’re going to miss you.”

Liam kissed Eleanor’s cheek before resting his forehead against Ezra’s. “And I’m going to miss them. So much.”

Just then, Liam’s phone went off; he slightly turned, gesturing for Reyna to grab it. She pulled it from his pocket and looked at the screen. “Bastien said the car will be leaving in 10 minutes.”

Liam sighed and crouched down, setting the twins down. “Daddy has to make sure he has everything for his trip.” He kissed their foreheads before standing up, and the twins ran from the closet. Liam pulled Reyna into his arms, giving her one more lingering kiss before they stepped out.

“Liam,” Reyna said quietly, grabbing his arm to stop him. He looked at her and then followed her gaze to where Ezra was lying inside of the large leather bag on the floor. They watched as Eleanor climbed in beside him, and the two began giggling from inside the bag while saying ‘bye-bye’ and pulling at the sides in an attempt to conceal themselves. “They think you’re taking that bag with you,” Reyna whispered through a laugh.

Liam looked at Reyna and winked, silently telling her to play along. “Alright, I think I have everything!” he said as he stepped up to the bag. He pretended not to see them as he zipped it almost all the way shut before lifting it by both ends; the bag started to shake as a flurry of giggles erupted from inside. Liam tried not to laugh as he hoisted it into his arms; Reyna grabbed his garment bags and suitcase, and he followed her out of the bedroom.

When Reyna opened the door to the south wing, Bastien was waiting on the other side; the unstoppable laughter from the bag the King was holding told Bastien everything he needed to know. He smiled as he took Liam’s bags from Reyna, and she followed him out of their quarters with Liam behind her.

The bag continued to shake and giggle as Liam carried it down to the waiting car. He gave Reyna a knowing look, and she nodded. Liam gently set the bag down in the back seat and shut the door before walking around to the other side. “Just go around the front,” he whispered to Bastien before slipping into the vehicle.

Bastien got into the driver’s seat and cleared his throat. “Are you ready, Your Majesty?”

“Yes,” Liam nodded. “I have my bag right here.” He playfully patted the top of it, causing tiny squeals to come from inside.

Bastien started the vehicle, and Liam covered his mouth to muffle his laugh as the ones from the bag grew louder. They slowly started to drive around the large circular driveway at the front of the palace. After a couple of times around the circle, Liam leaned forward. “Wait. We need to go back.” Bastien went around once more before rolling to a stop in front of the steps.

Reyna opened the passenger side door, where the twins continued to giggle from inside the bag. “Did you forget something?”

“I did,” Liam nodded before getting out of the car; he walked around to her. “I didn’t say goodbye to Eleanor and Ezra. Where are my little prince and princess?”

“I don’t know,” Reyna responded. “I haven’t seen them anywhere.”

Two little hands poked out from the opening of the bag and began wiggling, and Liam and Reyna both laughed. Liam pulled open the bag, staring down at the twins’ upside-down faces with a grin. “There you two are!” he chuckled as they sat up. “What are you doing inside my bag?”

“We go buh-bye,” Ezra squealed as he turned to face his parents.

Liam’s heart sank. “Not this time, buddy,” he said sadly. He lifted Ezra into his arms and kissed his cheek before handing him to Reyna. He turned and lifted Eleanor and kissed her cheek, but when Reyna reached for her, she turned away. Eleanor, more attached to him between the two, nuzzled against Liam’s chest. He rested his cheek against her head for a moment as he rubbed her back before kissing her hair. “Daddy has to go now, princess.”

“No go buh-bye,” Eleanor whimpered.

“Look at daddy,” Liam said softly. Eleanor lifted her head from his shoulder, and her big, tear-filled blue eyes met her father’s; he raised his hand and tucked a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear. “I might have to go away for a little bit, but part of me is always right here,” he pointed to her chest. “And right here --” he tapped a finger to her lips, causing her mouth to scrunch up in confusion “-- because you have daddy’s smile. And right here on Ezra.” Liam reached over and tickled his son’s belly, eliciting a rumble of laughter from him as he wriggled in Reyna’s arms. “Because he has daddy’s laugh. So no matter where I am, I’m always here with you, too.”

Ezra leaned over, and his stubby finger gently poked his sister’s chest where Liam had pointed. “Daddy!”

“That’s right, buddy,” Liam smiled before kissing Eleanor’s cheek. He knew neither of them really understood what he was saying, but someday they would. Reyna reached for Eleanor, and this time, she went to her. Liam looked at Reyna with a twin on each hip and smiled; he kissed their foreheads before pressing a soft kiss to Reyna’s lips. “I love you.”

“We love you, too.”

“Lub you,” Eleanor and Ezra spoke in unison.

Liam smiled. “I’ll call you when I get there.” He kissed each of them once more before sliding into the vehicle; they waved until he disappeared from view.

Reyna turned and headed inside, setting the twins down in the foyer. As she followed them up the stairs, a flashing light on her wrist caught her eye; she smiled, tapping the top of her bracelet, returning Liam’s ‘I miss you already.’

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The Time Apart : Coming home

@wackydrabbles Prompt #102*: “You keep a photo of ________ in your wallet? ” Note - the original prompt was “us” and not a fill-in, so use “us” for bonus drabble cred this week! ☑️ *challenge accepted*

Books: The Royal Romance

Rating: G

Triggers: None Identified by this author

Pairing: (no pairing) Jessica, Maxwell, and Bertrand

Detailed disclaimer

Catch me here

A/N #1: Jessica is adopted legally by the Beaumonts

A/N #2 This is my first Agent Phoenix forged in fire directors cut one-shot and drabble series timeline. This story has been in my drafts for 2 years and I was able to play around with the prompt for it to work :)

Song Inspiration: Coming home (CLEAN)- Diddy ft. Dirty money & Skylar Grey &

Photograph - Ed Sheeran

Word count: 1,996*As always, forgive my typos and grammatical errors.*

Reading time: 8 minutes

Years ago in Cordonia...

Liam's Office in the Capital

Liam's red-rimmed eyes looked at his brother, and he said, "He changed the law. I can't believe he terminated RG- 7 visa status three days before the wedding, and the state offices are closed. What good is all this power if I am just following the laws he made that can not be overturned? He has stolen our happiness together, and now with this law, he is taking my ability to just see her in any capacity."

"Liam, we will figure it out," Leo assured his brother.

"Leo, I don't know what to do. I just need time to rid myself of this marriage. But if she doesn't have status in the next day or two, she is gone forever, and there is nothing I can do."

"Liam, I will have to go to archives to find the canon law to refer to. But I can outmaneuver this. The archives are only open to the sovereign and their regent...which is you. I need your permission to enter. And I need an order from you to restore my Bastier privileges.

"Of course you have it." Liam quickly began working on the order.

Ramford Vineyard

Jessica sat on her bed looking through her suitcase as tears streamed down her face as she thought out loud, "What do you wear when you watch someone you love marry someone else? Black? Red? Well, I guess if heartbreak was a color, you would wear that."

*knock*

Jessica wiped her tears and took one shaky breath, and said, "Come in." As she zipped up the suitcase.

Bertrand entered the room with a blank expression on his face "Lady Jessica, I would like to broach a difficult subject with you."

"Sure, Mr. Rogers lay it on me." Jessica teased

Bertrand took a deep breath. "I have come to talk about your intentions of staying here."

"Bertrand, I came for the wedding. I haven't thought past that."

"We are forever grateful that you have. I regret to inform you that your RG-7 visa has been revoked."

Jessica's lips trembled, and she began to cry. "What?"

"Jessica, it means that you will have three days after the wedding to settle your affairs and return home."

Jessica took a deep breath. "OH. Then I guess I will just reapply for a travel visa and come back after settling back home."

Bertrand sat next to her. His eyes began to water. "Jessica, you cannot come back. The status is extended to Royal Guest as a suitor you were a guest of this house. With the ending of Social Season, you are not. For you to be granted privileges to enter as an unmarried suitor with no relations to a royal house, Liam would need to sign for your entry."

Jessica smirked. "Well, of course, he would. I will be back as soon as I can."

Bertrand's voice wavered, "The Queen would also need to sign… We all know she wouldn't because you are a threat to her even if you are not in that..." he paused, then said, "Cordonian arrangement."

"So I won't even be able to see my friends or come back to my second home?"

Bertrand reached for Jessica's hand and said as his voice wavered, "You will be prohibited from reentry for either five, ten, or 20 years. It's even possible that you will not be allowed to return at all. It is out of Liam's hands. Should he divorce, the ban remains intact."

"God, Constantine made sure to not just screw me out of a future with Liam. He made sure I would never see you guys ever again...at least in person on Cordonian soil. All I'm guilty of is loving Liam."

"Jessica, I have not been able to offer you financial assistance, and it is a regrettable shame that I couldn't. You have comported yourself with grace and dignity, and we are proud of you. Leo has found a law that gives us time. I can adopt you as a sibling. So Maxwell and I would like to offer you our name. You will have the right to be affiliated with our house and part take in court events. I expect it. It is an honorary title and one that you have earned and brings me great joy to give you… as the sister, you have become to us. Should you decide to stay past the grace period, you can be given citizenship through us, which I will gladly sponsor."

Jessica gave Bertrand an embrace that he accepted without hesitation.

Bertrand then said, "However, this means that you are in my care. SO if someone would like to court you, they will approach me as it is our custom."

1 day later ...

Ramford Vineyard

The sibling adoption ceremony took place at 3 pm. Jessica proudly wore her house colors light blue. Her dress was a stunning A-Line scoop neck knee-length chiffon cocktail dress with ruffles as she signed the document that would tie her to the Beaumont's forever the late Duchess's ring adorned her finger a gift from Bertrand. The brothers wanted to tie her to their house not in name but spirit by bestowing her an heirloom that would have been passed down to her if she were a natural-born daughter of their house. In their hearts, they knew their mother would have never objected to her personal effects being passed down to someone so loved by them.

Jessica gave them both a glowing smile as she stood in front of Liam, who oversaw the proceeding. He looked at her signature, and his heart ached. It was signed as Jessica M. Garcia - Beaumont instead of Jessica Garcia - Rys. The document notarized in the house sigil a cephalopod instead of the sigil he yearned to give her his mother's house sigil a Phoenix. The Beaumont's were able to give her the things he couldn't. He gave her a soft smile, happy she was staying in Cordonia but uncertain of their fate by the end of the week, he would be married to Madeleine. He wanted so badly to abdicate in Italy, but she wouldn't allow it, and now the only way to love each other until he was free was to do so in secret.

Liam collected himself and said, "Lady Jessica of house Beaumont, you are now bound to this house not only by name and but by spirit. Cordonia welcomes you with open arms. I look forward to signing the order that makes you a subject loyal to its crown in due time."

She gave him a deep, flawlessly executed curtsy taught to her by Bertrand on her first night in Cordonia, Leo turned to them with a camera in hand and said, "Okay guys, big smile on the count of three say 'Swear Vest.'"

A rare proud smile formed on Bertrand's face as he got closer to Jessica, and both he and Maxwell placed their hands behind her waist.

Leo counted down "1 2 3."

Jessica, Maxwell, and Bertrand smiled as they said in unison 'Sweater Vest.'

*click*

Years later ...

Ramford

Jessica froze as she walked into the Beaumont Estate...So many memories coming back to her. Even more so when she saw Bertrand ordering a staff member at the staircase.

"Maxwell! There you are! Where have you been off-" He faltered as he turned towards them. He looked genuinely surprised for only a moment before schooling his features. His aristocratic training coming second nature.

"Ah, Lady Jessica...It seems you remember your way back."

Jessica came towards him, Maxwell right beside her. Bertrand scowled at his younger brother before barely suppressing his glare at Jessica.

"Bertrand-"

He caught her off with a polite raise of his hand.

"I do not care to hear any half apologies or excuses. You did what I suppose you needed to do. You just wanted a life of your own. Why you couldn't do it here will remain a mystery to me. I did, however, expect more from you."

His words cut deep before he sighed, his features softening.

She felt her chest ache when she saw the hurt in her old mentor's eyes.

"We never knew what happened to you or if you were okay… We waited for a letter, at the very least. I couldn't even find you a suitor to marry you into another house so you could stay and try to live life here. This house was broken and had no prestige; we had nothing to offer anyone."

Jessica felt offended at his accusation.

"What? Do you think it was about money?! Or prestige?! Damn it, Bertrand!- I would have married Liam if he was a regular guy; his status didn't matter to me."

He interrupted her with an enraged glare. "Why else would you abandon us?!" He argued.

"Bertrand-" Maxwell interjected but shut his mouth from a glare shot his way by his older brother.

"I love Liam. That's why! Because I couldn't share a life with him. Whatever we did have was only temporary until he ran back to being Madeleine's husband. I was not meant to be the other woman. I wanted to be the only one, but I couldn't. So, I wanted to try and see if I could find someone to share my life with or at least have some sort of purpose."

"All we knew was that we did EVERYTHING in our power to help you! You were our family. We accepted you not only into our home but our lives. All for you to leave without even a proper goodbye. It's Liam's place to tell you about his heartbreak, but it's my place to tell you about ours. Savannah, Bartie, Maxwell, and mine! You were close to all of us. My son looked for you, my wife cried over you, Maxwell found comfort with the loss of you with Drake. I had no one to talk to about how much you left a void in my heart. Again, another woman that just upped and left."

Jessica's stomach sank as she saw tears forming in Bertrand's eyes.

"Bertrand…" She whimpered, reaching out to him. He shrugged away from her.

Bertrand reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet, and handed something to Jessica.

"You keep a photo of us in your wallet?" Jessica asked.

Bertrand looked at Jessica and said, "Yes. Since the day it was taken. It is what the American's do when they love someone. They carry pictures of people they love in their wallets to reminisce. I adopted the custom. I can't tell you how many times I found myself looking at that picture and wondering what life you made for yourself in our absence." His voice cracked. It made a tear escape her eye to gently fall down her cheek. Her heart hurt badly at seeing how painful her disappearance had made it for those she loved.

Jessica opened her wristlet purse and pulled out the same picture. "I spent the most meaningful years of my life here and learned so much. I hated walking away, and as the years passed, I held on to this picture, wondering if I could ever be your sister again."

Bertrand walked over to Jessica and gave her an embrace. They stood there silently, crying into each other's arms. He whispered to her, "Tungsten, you are where you belong." Jessica sniffled and whispered, 'Mr. Rogers. Thank you for loving me. I missed you all." After a few moments passed, another set of arms wrapped around them, and she could feel his warm tears on her as his soft voice spoke, 'Blossom, I'm glad my dance partner is back. It was never the same without you. '

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