#writer: writerwrites

[writerwrites]

It’s Meant to Feel That Way

Pairing: Andy Barber x Reader

Summary: Two strangers in a grocery store are brought together by a little boy determined to make them a family.

Word Count: 2.7k

Warnings: Fluff, Defending Jacob non-canon ending, brief mention of grief/child loss, brief mention of absentee parent 

A/N: *THIS IS NOW A MINI-SERIES* I’m trying to jump back into writing, so feedback is both very appreciated and very scary for my anxious self. Be gentle please. Also, don’t translate or post my work on other sites. | Playlist | Dividers by @firefly-graphics​

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“Daddy!” The excited cheer and the rapid scampering footsteps in Andy’s direction made him immediately tense. Nothing could prepare him for the smack of a little body into his legs or the tug of tiny hands on the hem of his suit jacket.

When he exhaled a long, slow breath and looked down, excited eyes stared up at him. His routine of grocery shopping late Thursday nights was now interrupted by a pajama-clad toddler. “Hey, pal. Where’s your mah?”

“Uppy?” The little boy’s big eyes now glimmered with tears, despite the big smile, and a familiar tug on his heart and he slipped his hands under the kid’s arms to scoop him up before he started wailing. Before Andy could ask his question again, the little boy’s small hands were on Andy’s beard giggling, “Daddy, you’re prickly!” Swallowing, he smiled a crooked smile as he noticed a familiarity in the coloring in the little boy’s irises, blue with hints of yellow-green near the pupils. Laurie used to say Jacob had sunflowers in his eyes. The thought of his ex-wife and their late son made him sniffle. This little guy in his arms quickly threw them around Andy’s neck, “Don’t cry, Daddy! I’m so happy you’re finally here.”

Andy patted the little boy on the back, exhaling a shaky breath before adjusting the kid’s weight and picking up his grocery basket, “Which way’s your mah?” Moving out of the aisle toward the checkout, he adjusted his Red Sox cap to get a better look down the deserted store. The closer he got to the front, Andy heard the panicked rambling of a woman. “I think I found what you’re looking for.”

Your head snapped so quickly at the sound of his deep voice that he thought you might be about to hit him. His step back made you immediately melt with relief and apologies as your gaze raked up his body. It wasn’t until you saw Andy’s face that you realized exactly what was happening. “I’m so sorry. C’mere, Bubba,” You tried to peel your son off the unsuspecting and gorgeous stranger but he nuzzled his face into the man’s neck and clung onto him tighter. “This is all my fault. I’m really so sorry. C’mon, AJ.”

With a few gentle pats to the little boy’s back, Andy tried to coax him to let go. “I’m not sure what you’re apologizing for, but it’s okay. He’s a sweet little guy but…” Andy felt the steady, gentle breaths on his neck, “It’s late and he’s out like a light.”

He studied your face as a new pained look of anxiety settled there. “This is all my fault. He’s gotten really into superheroes and we were marathoning those Marvel movies. Ever since he started asking about his dad, I could only manage to tell him that he was off saving the world…” You swiped your hand almost angrily at the silent tear that fell down your cheek before continuing. “I didn’t think he’d connect that to his dad, but I think you kind of look like… We just watched Infinity War.” Andy’s eyebrows knit together with confusion, still not sure what she meant. “It’s why we’re even here this late. I should’ve known it was too scary for him. He hasn’t slept since his nap yesterday afternoon. I was trying to find those melatonin gummies.”

“Look, it’s okay, really. I’m pretty much done, let’s go find that and maybe the longer he’s out he’ll actually stay asleep and you won’t need to use it.” Andy offered an empathetic smile and nodded toward the aisle the little guy must have ran from. “My son wasn’t easy to get down at night. I wish it could’ve been as simple as a gummy or carrying him around for a few minutes.”

Your eyes lit up for a moment at the mention that he’d been in your shoes, but when you looked at him you saw how set his jaw was, clearly not wanting to talk about his family. Instead you focused on how this man’s broad hand kept gently rubbing your son’s back, your own trick to hush him to sleep. Swallowing, you moved and kept your eyes on the items on the shelves, walking slowly through rows of vitamins and generic medicine. “His dad’s in the military. I don’t actually know anything else about him, not really. Child support comes in, but he’s not interested in a relationship with him. One mistake changed my whole life, but at least it was a change for the better. I know, all too well, that most people’s mistakes cost them everything.”

Andy wondered if this was your way of telling him that you knew who he was or about the case. Initially, after the crash when both Laurie and Jacob were in the hospital he’d left the practice. After Jacob passed and Laurie divorced him he needed the familiarity and, frankly, a job that could take up as much time as he was willing to let it. It was part of the reason he grocery shopped so late, coming straight from work while also avoiding anyone that could possibly recognize him. He’d been studying your face, waiting for some sort of recognition and instead found a tired young woman that lit up at the sight of melatonin gummies. “I think you might not need it tonight. I just have a few more things to grab, if you don’t mind, and then I can help put him in his car seat.”

“You really don’t have to do that.”

“It’s kind of comforting, honestly. My son, he’s gone and his mother and I aren’t…” Andy trailed off, lowering his gaze to the groceries in the basket he was lugging around. Her eyes moved from the sadness in his eyes to the way AJ clung to him- even in his sleep, and then to the basket full of freezer food.

“Let’s get your groceries, but I’m going to have to insist that you let me pay you back with a real dinner.” Andy couldn’t remember the last time he had a home cooked meal. It wasn’t that he couldn’t cook, but Laurie had done it before and on the rare times he did it was for a family of three with the intent of both Laurie and himself having leftovers for work the next day. His mouth bobbed open to protest, maybe to mention the hour or to ask for a rain check that he’d never fulfill, but you were faster. “I said, I insist.”

Your smile was warm and bright, even though you really did look exhausted. With a nod and a smile that mirrored yours the pair of you walked through the store, fairly quiet aside from your humming of the song playing overhead. He grabbed some more overly processed chronic bachelor foods and you picked up a few more things to make him dinner before checking out. By the time your son was buckled into the car, you realized just how crazy inviting a nameless stranger you just let carry your kid around the grocery store. As if he was reading your mind, the man gently shut the door and opened yours, “I’m Andy, by the way. Andrew Barber, technically, but no one ever calls me that.”

With a look of surprise you glanced into the back seat, “That little guy is Andrew, too. Andrew Joyner, but I’ve always called him AJ.” You gave him your name and address, noticing how he’d been a little distracted by your sleeping son as you spoke. Though you’d never seen AJ’s father with AJ, you’d always hoped that he’d look at AJ like that, like the world started and stopped with those eyes. It was at that moment, Andy took off his ball cap and you really saw his eyes and just how similar the color was to your son’s, his only trait he shared with his father. “Want me to wait so you can follow us?” He shook his head and smiled, but it didn’t reach his eyes. With a nod, you made your way home and tried to pull yourself together by mentally walking through the steps of the meal you were about to make.

Andy pulled in just a few short moments after you and he was quick to shuffle around to help, “I got him. Why don’t you get the door?” His thoughtfulness was jarring and you couldn’t help but recall the few dates you’d been on since AJ was born. Men never opened doors anymore, several ‘forgot their wallet’ on expensive dates, and the few that made it long enough for you to mention AJ ghosted. “Your home is beautiful.” His eyes moved around the open concept of your small two story home, seemingly ignoring the toys strewn across the living room and the basket of laundry with your panties on top right by the open laundry room door. Instead he stopped at the wall by the door, covered in pictures of your family. “Wow, he looks like he’s the happiest little guy in the world.”

You took the opportunity to pick up a few things as you moved further into the house. “He’s always been super easy. Honestly, today was the first real heart attack he’s given me.”

Andy’s eyes found yours in every picture, too. The lawyer couldn’t help but notice that you were always so happy with AJ in your arms and a little lost when alone, but you’d turned a corner now and he couldn’t see you, only hear the cautious clang of pots being gently pulled down. “What is it you do, if you don’t mind my asking?” Andy sat at one of the stools on the kitchen island, a little relieved that you hadn’t led him straight to AJ’s room to put him down because he found comfort in those small arms sleep-hugging him as he patted his back. “I’m a lawyer, if I didn’t mention that.”

“Fancy!” You chuckled softly, wiggling your shoulders a little as you looked back at him from the sink where you filled a pot with water. “I’m a freelance graphic designer.” After the pot was on the stove, you pointed to a door off of the living room behind him. “I get to work from home and as much as I want or need to. Mostly, I’m with him all day and work at night after he goes to bed.”

“Is that what you always wanted to do?” Andy had so many questions he wanted to ask you, but the ones that seemed to come out were so surface level. His eyes fell to the little boy asleep in his arms and, as if he felt Andy’s heart stutter and swell, he stirred, just a little. AJ’s face nuzzled further into the corner of Andy’s neck, his little nose twitching at the tickle of his beard. Rocking his hips with the swivel of the chair, the corner of Andy’s mouth turned up in a smile and, looking up when he realized you hadn’t answered, he caught you watching him. “Has he always been…”

“Easy to love?” Andy nodded and your smile grew. “I like to think so, but this is different. I think he chose you.” Biting your lip you turned around, not finishing your thought aloud. As you stirred the sauce into noodles, adding more seasoning and lowering the temperature, you let out a slow sigh and then answered his question. “I was that kid that never knew what they wanted to be, head always in the clouds, and I think that creativity helped me be successful in this job. I just helped a few friends here and there, word of mouth helped my clientele expand, and bit by bit I established something successful. I really do love it, but I might not love it so much if it wasn’t for the fact that it lets me do what I really want to do every day.”

It was obvious Andy had been listening to you intently. His hand had paused on AJ’s back, his rocking back and forth had slowed and a small creased line formed between his eyebrows as if he was about to ask another question, but instead asked, “Should we get him to bed while it’s simmering?”

With a nod and a soft smile, you couldn’t help but wonder what he wasn’t saying. Nevertheless, you led him to the stairs. Andy followed you slowly, stopping as he looked at the art and pictures on the walls before he made it to the top. There were three doors and the one straight ahead was open to a duck themed bathroom that dizzied Andy with the sweet floral scent of your perfume. Turning left to follow you into a blue-green bedroom, he took in the simple space with a small bookshelf stuffed with books, a spaceship bed with Finding Nemo blankets and a stuffed giraffe, and the various toys strewn about the room were just as diverse. Overall, it was mostly empty and he could see the little guy growing up in that house, finding himself. For a moment sadness washed over Andy’s expression and you wanted to reach out and hug him, certain he was probably thinking about his own boy’s room. Instead, you stepped aside and picked up toys, watching Andy tuck AJ in out of the corner of your eye. “I’m amazed he let you go.”

A soft chuckle, weighted with sadness, quietly passed his lips as the man stood back up to his full height and gazed down at your son. There was an obvious tenderness to that look, longing. Before he turned and headed out of the bedroom, Andy faintly whispered, “Sweet dreams, Bubba.”

You smiled at him, aware he’d used your nickname for your son, before following him down to the kitchen after cracking AJ’s door. Andy watched you walk down the stairs and you couldn’t help but feel aware of what you looked like after a long day of chasing your boy around. Your fingertips toyed with the hem of your jeans as you used every ounce of restraint to stop yourself from fidgeting with your hair or staring at how long and lean the attractive lawyer looked perched on the stool waiting for you. Instead, you headed straight to the cabinet and pulled down a shallow plate to serve up, “Spaghetti pomodoro was one of the first things I learned how to cook. Would you like something to drink? I usually have mine with white wine, but I have beer, water, orange juice, and apple juice.”

“I’ll have it like you do, but just a little since I’m driving.” Andy looked down at the plate and back at you, had you been looking you might have noticed the way questions seemed to dance across his face again. “It smells amazing. Thank you, you really didn’t have to.”

“I know, but I wanted to.”

You cleaned the dishes while he ate, both of you periodically asking each other questions or stealing glances. There were no uncomfortable silences, he didn’t irritate you with slurping or chomping, and he even offered to help you clean while praising your cooking. As the two of you walked to the door he held up the container of leftovers you gave him. “Thank you. I’m already looking forward to lunch tomorrow.”

Before you could stop yourself you asked, “But what about dinner?”

Andy turned on his heel and looked down at you, the porch light offering up a warm glow that was only highlighting his smile. “I would need to bring you back the container.”

“Then I guess you’ll just have to join us again. What time do you get off work?” After plans were made and numbers were exchanged you offered up a soft, “We’ll see you tomorrow and I promise I’ll talk to AJ about calling you Mr. Barb-”

“It’s fine, sweetheart. Don’t worry about it. I’ll see you tomorrow.” The lawyer was quick to cut you off, his nonchalance over what your son called him making your forehead wrinkle.

He leaned down and kissed your forehead, giving your shoulder a squeeze. Confused, all you could manage was a whispered, “Goodnight, Andy.”

The way that man looked back at you from the bottom of the stairs with an unpracticed, soft smile only to say, “G’night.” Well, you had a reason to toss and turn tonight.

A/N: The next part is partially written and I think I’d like to see what people thought about this story before I put more heart into it. I’ve just been gone so long that I’m not sure anyone’s even around. Hi, it’s me, your favorite flake 😂 

UPDATE: If you missed it at the top, I’ve added a Part 2!

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#andy barber x you #andy barber x reader #andy barber fic #defending jacob au #defending jacob fanfiction #fic: andy barber #writer: writerwrites

[allwaswell16]

A One Direction fic rec of fics where at least one of the main characters has trust issues as requested in this ask. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! You can find my other fic recs here. Happy reading!

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[lunarbuck]

Greatest Hits (Remastered) - Masterlist

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x f!reader (any race)

Summary: You work at your family's record store, and Bucky lives next door. He comes into your store and asks you for recommendations. You soon realize that he has a lot to learn and make it your personal mission to show him the world he missed out on through music.

WC: Complete! Can also be found on my ao3

Status: this fic is already completely posted! The posts are fully updated, so just use the links below to navigate to them!!

Warnings/Tags: Fluff, implied sexual content/smut, mention of Alzheimer’s, violence, blood, angst

AN: Hello! I decided to go back and rewrite my first ever fic, Greatest Hits. While I am still so proud of the original, I have decided to rewrite it due to general errors and mistakes I made. You will no longer be able to read the original, but any notes/comments left on those posts remain! Most of this fic is the same as the original. I made no changes to the plot and the majority of the story. While this is still not my best writing I felt the original did not reflect me and who I am as a writer. Please let me know what you think <3

This takes place after CA: TWS and includes aspects of CA: CW

main masterlist

fic playlist

I. Deep Brown Eyes - Bedside Kites

II. Holocene - Bon Iver

III. At Last - Etta James

IV. Massachusetts - Bee Gees

V. Imagination - Foster the People

VI. Magic - The Cars

VII. New Person, Same Old Mistakes - Tame Impala

VIII. Судно (Борис Рижий) - Molchat Doma

IX. The Night We Met - Lord Huron

X. Like Real People Do - Hozier

XI. I've Got A Dark Alley and A Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth (Summer Song) - Fall Out Boy

XII. Great Escape - Washed Out

XII. In the Still of the Night - The Five Satins

XIV. Learning To Fly - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

XV. This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody) - Talking Heads

XVI. How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees

XVII. Ob-la-di Ob-la-da - The Beatles

XVIII. Author's Note

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[twopoppies]

I absolutely love all of your fic recommendations. Thank you so much for this. Do you know of any fics, especially lesser known, where H &/or L have blue collar jobs? Construction, assembly line, mechanic, farming, etc? Thank you for your service to the fandom! 💝

Hi, darling. Oh, that’s a fun question. I think I can pull something together for you.

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An Invincible Summer by Brooklyn_Babylon / @twopoppies (E, 45K) this one is mine, I hope you like it. Farmer Harry / Temporary farm hand /author Louis

Never content to stay in one place for long, a few months down south researching for his novel seemed like an idyllic, slow-paced summer to Louis. He wasn’t ready for the blistering heat, the backbreaking work of watermelon picking, or how stifling the attitudes in rural Georgia would feel. And he definitely hadn’t anticipated falling in love with the farmer’s son.

The summer of 1946 would turn out to be everything worth writing about.

our little corner of the world by brownheadedstranger (E, 30K) This fic reads like original fiction in the best sort of way. The whole fic makes you feel like you’re stuck in the hot, dusty little town along with the boys. It’s beautifully written – slow and wistful – and I really need to re-read it now that I think of it! Line cook Harry / diner worker Louis.

The Road Less Travelled by freetheankles / @anymerrylilthought​ (E, 98K) Also known as “the lumberjack fic”, this fic is an instant classic. The author makes widowed Louis’ pain and depression so real and so moving. The characters are three-dimensional and complex and the well written sexual tension is finally relieved with super hot smut. Link is to a download. Lumberjack Louis

So Darling, Just Say You’ll Stay Right By My Side by supernope (E, 28K) Another fic I read too long ago to recall details of, and my rather unhelpful notes read, “LOVE! Slow build up, but so sexy!” So…here’s to trusting old me. I’m not too worried, this author is pretty sure bet. Chief of police Louis. Deputy Harry.

Divine Intervention by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites (E, 6K) This fic is short, but super sexy and bittersweet. Something about the way Louis is so gentle in it just gets to me. Building inspector Harry

where the tide takes you, I will follow by @pinkcords (E, 40K) First of all, I’m so happy this author is writing again! Second, everything about this was just lovely. The slow, dreamy tone of their writing fit the setting and the way Harry and Louis fell into each other so, so well. I love how descriptive their writing is without being flowery or pointless. The smut scenes were toe-curlingly sexy, and gave us beautiful insight into both of the boys. I just wanted to live inside this fic. Fish shack worker Louis

may we all have a vision now and then by momentofclarity / @gaycousinlarry (M, 4K) This author is one of my favorite writers in this fandom and everything they do is infused with so much delicacy and tenderness. I literally cried through this fic because of how wounded Harry’s character feels. Read it and then treat yourself to their whole AO3 catalogue. Trucker Louis

it’s time to find your wings again by we_are_the_same / @why-let-your-voice-be-tamed (T, 12K) I just loved the fairytale quality of this story––not cute and cuddly, but dark and curious and intense–– more like a Grimm fairytale. So unique and so worth reading. Prison guard Louis

Naked & Proud by kiwikero (E, 19K) Farmer Harry runs an organic store. Lust at first sight. Summer love. All sorts of good stuff in this really well-written story.

O’ Christmas Tree by @justalittlelouislove (M, 15K) I love this author’s writing and this one is just 100% wonderful fluff that still managed to make me cry! It’s sweet and charming and one of the very few kid fics I actually enjoyed. Christmas tree farmer Harry.

Lambing Season by @helloamhere (E, 26K) This is beautiful little emotional fic and it’s one of my favorites. If you’ve ever wanted to leave your shitty work environment, escape to an idyllic countryside, and find love along the way, read this one. Farmer Louis.

Coup de Foudre by angelwarm (M, 15K) The characters (particularly Louis) are pretty OOC, but god this fic is gorgeous. After I read it I just sat there not knowing what to do with myself. It’s sad and hopeful and just gorgeously written. Diner Worker Harry

Wild and Unruly by 100percentsassy, gloria_andrews / @gloriaandrews (E, 124K) One of the OG classics in this fandom. If you haven’t read it yet, you’re missing out. It’s just a great, original story. Plus, cowboy Harry, city boy Louis, bad guys to hate, nail biting drama, hot af sexual chemistry and smut, and a super satisfying ending. Rancher Harry.

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You might also check my Military AU fic rec for jobs like soldiers, engineers etc.

#Larry fic rec #my fic rec #blue collar workers

[saiyanprincessswanie]

SaiyanPrincessSwanie - Reading List Week 102

Welcome to Week 102

For the month of July I will adding new or small blogs to this list. This is in honor of hitting over 100 lists and 2 years of doing this. So please give these people your time like you would for well known/bigger blogs.

As always these will be listed in no particular order. None of these stories are mine. I’m just signal boosting them. Author is listed next to title. My goal is to signal boost writers and spread positivity in the community.  💜💜

Click HERE to see what I will or won’t read. This is very important.

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Civil War Brooklyn - Chp 9 - (Steve x Reader x Bucky) - @saiyanprincessswanie​​

Chrome & Leather - Chp 12 - (Billy x Reader, former Steve x Reader) - @/saiyanprincessswanie

Mafia Pet - (Zemo x Reader) - @animnerd​​

My Little Princessa - (Zemo x Reader) - @/animnerd

Interrogation - (Ari x Reader) - @astheskycries​​

Risky - (Ari x Reader) - @/astheskycries

Incessantly - (Bucky x Reader) - @buckysbruni​​

Someday - Part 1 - Part 2 - @buckys-bbarnes​​

Having a bad day/take it out on Bucky - @/buckysbruni

Make Me Think Twice (1) - (Winter Soldier x Reader) - @cryptidcasanova​​

Heathens - (Bucky x Reader) - @/cryptidcasanova

day one - (winter soldier x Reader) - @sgt-seabass​​

Slip of the Tongue - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Ransom Undelivered - (Bucky x Reader) - @lovelyavengers​​

Not Lovers - (Bucky x Reader) - @/lovelyavengers

Saturday Mornings - (Bucky Barnes x Reader) - @delaber​​

Love is a Dagger - (Loki Laufeyson) - @/delaber

Worthy of Heaven - (Ari x Reader) - @maladaptivexxdaydreaming​​

To the Moon and Stars and Back Again - (Chris x Reader) - @denisemarieangelina​​

I Never Knew - (Chris x Reader) a @/denisemarieangelina

Fireworks - @writercole​​

Birthday - (Steve x Reader) - @nekoannie-chan​​ 

The Birdcage - Chp 5 - @caffiend-queen​​ 

Ain't No Sunshine - (Steve x Reader) - @writerwrites​​

Taken Care Of - (Frank C x Reader) - @fictional-affairs​

Chores - (Bucky x Reader) - @/fictional-affairs

I Choose You - (Steve x Reader) - @fluffycutecevans​​

New Venture - (Frank x Reader) - @/fluffycutecevans

Alpha Andy Handcuffed - @ghotifishreads​​

A Canary to Bring My Message Home - (Curtis x Reader) - @/ghotifishreads

Happy Birthday Steve - @/animnerd

Shirt - (Steve x Reader) - @/nekoannie-chan

Blue Moon - Chp 1 - Chp 2 - (Stucky x Reader) - @lfaewrites​​

Sounds of Silence - (Dean x Reader) - @jensengirl83​

Will You Still Love Me - (Dean x Reader) - @/jensengirl83

Little Spiderbro - @justalonelyslytherin​​

Big Sister (to the) Rescue - (Steve x Reader) - @/justalonelyslytherin

Language - (Steve x Reader) - @late-to-the-party-81​

Yes, Daddy. Thank you, Daddy - (Frank C x Reader x Ari) - @/late-to-the-party-81

Shed My Skin: The Story of Polaris - Chp 1 - Chp 2 - @leiamorgainedelalunewriter​​

Chamomile Tea - (Andy x Reader) - @lexivass​​

The Stove Situation - (Ari x Reader) - @/lexivass

Omega on strike - (Ransom x Reader) - @holylulusworld​​

Mercy - (Jake “hangman” x Reader) - @/writercole

Home Run Romance - 1 - (Nat x Reader) - @lovelyavengers​​

SUSPICIONS - (Steve x Reader) - @/nekoannie-chan

The Perfect Fit - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog​

Grandma's recipe - (Steve x Reader) - @/nekoannie-chan

I Really Love Being Your Friend (Epilogue) - (Bucky x Reader) - @tuiccim​

Gone, Baby Part 6 - (Lloyd x Reader) - @wayward-blonde​

The dutiful - Part 1 - Part 2 - (Lloyd x Reader) - @misguidedasgardian​

୨୧ 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 ୨୧ - (Chris x Reader) - @hansensgirl​

drowning in your love - (Winter Soldier x Reader) - @bonky-n-steeb​

Battle - (Steve x OFC) - @/nekoannie-chan

#saiyanprincessswanie #recommended reading #missy reads #steve rogers x reader #bucky barnes x reader #billy russo x ofc #zemo x reader #ari levinson x reader #loki x reader #chris evans x reader #frank castle x reader #curtis everett x reader #stucky x reader #dean winchester x reader #andy barber x reader #jake hangman x reader #natasha romanoff x reader #lloyd hansen x reader

[weakforarwen]

More fic recs! I have to share them before I forget what I read. Arwen fics are usually so short that I can read many of them in half an hour...

A Time of Joy by Nebula5030: This is a baby fic, but it's very cute! It has Gwen and Merlin plotting together, an oblivious and stressed out father-to-be Arthur, Arwen (they're very cute but honestly not super prominent), uncle Elyan!, and the other Knights as well. It's very well-written, with great characterization.

say it first by sadpendragon: I don't read a lot of modern day Arwen fics but I liked this one. Gwen was a bit OOC (on purpose, I believe), but modern day Gwen would probably be like this Gwen anyway. I liked that Arthur was aware of how shitty Uther was and chose to free himself from his father's influence.

The Rising Sun by AliveandMel: Another modern day fic. As it often seems to be the case, Arthur's characterization was better and more accurate than Gwen's imo. I think fic Gwen is usually more aloof and assertive than real Gwen, specifically in her relationship with Arthur. But the story's very sweet from Arthur's pov.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place by 1917farmgirl: Gwen isn't even in this story though her and Arthur are mentioned in the beginning. It's kind of a dark fic and it's just Merthur (platonic). I'm not sure how I feel about it, but it was interesting, engaging, and well-written.

What the Heart Wants by 1917farmgirl: By the same author, baby fic, interesting to read, well-written, Merthur-centric, again not sure how I feel about Merlin's characterization, Gwen appears in the beginning, I liked Gwen, Arthur, and Arwen's characterizations.

Please Believe That I Speak True by Moonflower999: I branched out with this one. There's only a trace amount of post-5.09 Arwen (but it was very much appreciated), a good scene between Gaius and Merlin (spot-on characterization) - the rest was Merlin and Mordred. I liked that Merlin was a bit angry Arthur forgot about him after Gwen was freed from Morgana, and that he felt torn between just being happy that he helped his friends and wishing for acknowledgement of some kind - and also torn between wanting to trust Mordred and thinking he shouldn't. I think Mordred's characterization was pretty good and I liked that he was given a chance to change his fate; I liked that Merlin decided to trust Mordred. Honestly, Mordred and Merlin had many similarities and an interesting dynamic that the show did very little with (some of the most interesting parts of season 5 were Mordred, Mordred and Merlin, and Mordred and Morgana - but, unsurprisingly, the writers fucked it up). Merlin and Mordred had good chemistry, some good scenes together, and Mordred clearly admired Merlin a lot, so it wasn't a stretch to imagine he could've felt more for him. The romance in this fic happened a bit too abruptly but it was very well-done, in a way that felt truthful to both Merlin and Mordred. I enjoyed this fic a lot. It was one of the best and most memorable Merlin (the series) fics I've read so far. I wouldn't mind reading more fics like this. I don't care for Merthur-centric fics, but maybe fics with Merlin and Mordred, Gwaine, or Lancelot could be interesting.

The Queen and the Frog by writerwriting: This was the craziest yet most brilliant fic I never expected to read, my second favorite after the previous one. It's crack but so well-done and thought-out it could almost be canon. I loved Merlin's characterization, loved the humor and genius of the plot, loved Gwen's characterization though it was crack in many places, loved Gaius's characterization, loved Gwen and Merlin's friendship, loved the more serious ending and how the writer chose to make a statement that wrapped things up so beautifully and made the whole fic feel even more like it should've been canon.

Naming Contest by silence_since_silence: Super short but cute and sweet. Just read it. It'll only take a second.

A Golden End by tailysnaily: Uncle Merlin... that's it. I don't know how I ended up reading so many Arwen baby fics, but, yeah, this was cute and super short.

Please by BlackMamba: Just well-written Arwen smut, that's all.

There's a lot more Merlin than Arwen on these fics, but I still enjoyed them and wanted to rec them. I think my recs are pretty diverse this time so there's probably something in here for everyone. Maybe the Mordred/Merlin fic isn't for everyone, but please read The Queen and the Frog at least!, and A Time of Joy.

Dunno if these fics are massively popular and everyone's already read them, but I'm sure I'm not the only newbie to Merlin.

#bbc merlin #merlin #bbc arwen #arwen #arthur pendragon #gwen pendragon #guinevere pendragon #mordred #fic rec #recs

[ohtoreadmyheart]

“if i could rewrite the stars, if i could talk to gods, if i could create this universe a whole new, i would’ve put so much love in this world, i would have made so much space to new life to breath freely. i would have made all those flowers only to offer for happiness. if i could redraw this sky, i would’ve made my house beside yours. i would have made all wishes come true. i would’ve hope for you to love me back.”

- from the book i never wrote // it’s you again, love.

#dark acadamia aesthetic #dark academia quotes #dark academia writing #dark thoughts #dark poetry #dark academia #dark academia poetry #Dark Love #kill your darlings #writerwriter #writers #My writing #Writers and Poets #writers on tumblr #writerscommunity #writeblr #poetic #dead poets society #Love Poetry #poets corner #poets on tumblr #dead poetic #poetry #unrequited love #unconditional love #light academic aesthetic #light academia quotes #light acadamia aesthetic #light academia #Moonlight

[jessica-marie-baumgartner]

Only 3 days until the Kickstarter launches but you can watch the book trailer on the page NOW

#kickstarter #books #reading #fantasy #dark fantasy #dark dominions #writerwriter #women in writing #book trailer #gender equality #literature #lit #fiction #fic #book art #word art #authors of tumblr #writers of tumblr #author #jessica marie baumgartner #forgotten voyage

[inkriddeniris]

My motto of 2021 has largely been “Hakuna Ma-fuckthis”

Fuck rules

Fuck expectations

Fuck what people think about it

I’ve been drowning at work and I had to literally GHOST to bumblefucknowhere so that I could have a moment’s peace. 

I’ve done more writing this weekend than I have in months, but that writing has been all over the place. Partial chapters to my WIPs, new stories, and some edits to old ones. Nothing’s done, nothing’s polished (not that it ever is on my fic blog) but it felt good and I’m really happy to have made some progress. These poor souls that follow me over there... idk why they do but also like.... they’ve been waiting ages. oof!

Hi, I’m the slowslow because I work like 12 hour days minimum and this year I’ve been working seven days a week. It’s not sustainable. I need a hug.

#natty speaks #writer things #writerwrites

[lululawrence]

let's see i have a couple of authors that i will automaticly read without reading the blurb. They are Awriterwrites, phdmama, and green_feelings. I love to read more from bananasandboots or Zarah5 but i think they're not active anymore. I read a work from lululawrence (make you want to) Scream last night and start binge reading her works (3rd fic now) and i know i'm going to love 'em. Paint me in a million dreams by green_feelings is still my fave fic .. ooh how i love reading 😁😅

omgosh amazing! i’m with ya, i love reading too! thank you for reading mine amongst all of these amazing writers!

@a-writerwrites / awriterwrites@phd-mama / phdmama@greenfeelings / green_feelings (link to paint me in a million dreams)bananasandbootszarah5and cause i’m saucy, here’s my link to (make you want to) scream :D

#fic writer appreciation #project positivity #a-writerwrites #phd-mama #greenfeelings #Anonymous #asks #mine

[writerwrites]

It’s Meant to Feel That Way | Part II

Pairing: Andy Barber x Reader

Summary: Two strangers in a grocery store are brought together by a little boy determined to make them a family.

Word Count: 2.9K

Warnings: Fluff, Defending Jacob non-canon ending, brief mention of grief/child loss, brief mention of absentee parent

A/N: *THIS IS NOW A MINI-SERIES* I’m trying to jump back into writing, so feedback is both very appreciated and very scary for my anxious self. Be gentle please. Also, don’t translate or post my work on other sites. | Playlist | Dividers by @firefly-graphics​​ | gif credit

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“Daddy!” The squeal and giggles, the scampering of unsteady small feet across the hardwood floor to the front door, and the dino-pajama clad little guy with sunflowers in his eyes on the other side of the screen door were all a familiar and heart wrenching attack on Andy’s senses. Familiar and heart wrenching, not just because it reminded him of Jacob, but because he’d been over every night for two weeks and found himself looking forward to this moment knowing that at some point it would end. That was the one constant in his life, good things ending.

“Hey, Bubba. Remember, we don’t open the door. Wait for your mah, okay?” You rounded the corner quickly, drying your hands on a corgi printed apron Andy hadn’t seen yet. You quickly caught up with your son as he was getting restless. The toddler smiled up at Andy and you were shaking your head ready to apologize as you pushed the door open. He was quick to take the words from your lips. “Don’t apologize, sweetheart. There’s something really nice about someone being excited to see me at the end of the day.”

“Hey, Bubba. You been a good boy today?” Shutting the door behind the boys you let out a single shaky breath as your heart seemed to strain at the mere sight of these two getting on like they’ve known each other their whole lives. It didn’t matter one bit to Andy that AJ was still calling him Daddy and by the fourth dinner visit you’d noticed how quickly the lawyer would cut you off when you were about to apologize again. It was the banter between your son and Andy that pulled you from your thoughts. “Mmhm, I knew it. Tell me about it.”

You didn’t mind the extra pair of hands as Andy followed you back to the kitchen with your son wrapped up in his arms. AJ was babbling in broken and mixed up words about what he’d been up to today, but he was finally at the age where the general message was decipherable. Noticing Andy had cleaned the dish, you packed it away before pulling out plates for dinner. Realizing the little nook table would finally get some use beyond craft time with AJ made you smile. “You made it just in time. I was finishing up the chicken tikka masala.” Your cheeks went warm as you confessed, “I don’t know how to make naan bread, but I made focaccia. AJ doesn’t know the difference, but I hope that’s okay with you?”

Andy’s blue gaze moved away from your son’s face to yours after AJ went quiet, distracted with the knot of the lawyer’s tie. “You’re spoiling me and asking me if that’s okay?” His eyebrow went up as if he was testing you and you turned away to hide how flustered that made you. Silverware, napkins, cups… you repeated in your head as you tried to control your heart that seemed to go into a rage of flutters every time he looked at you. “Need some help with that?” His voice was low and quiet, right at the shell of your ear and sending a shiver down your spine.

You didn’t trust yourself to speak, so you offered him a small nod. Andy gave AJ a quick let’s be good helpers speech to which your son gave an enthusiastic ‘otay’ complete with a jumping fist in the air hop as soon as his small feet touched the kitchen floor. Passing the boys a few things the table was set and the food plated. This was becoming your favorite part of the evening, when Andy tried something new you made and AJ, did his best to copy his table manners. You’d learned that it was a good thing that you always made too much because the lawyer seemed to love every bite of your food and while AJ wasn’t picky, he rarely finished a plate before Andy came along. Tonight though, the second Andy started eating, a long deep-throated groan came from him, sending a shiver through your body. Your eyes went wide as you drank in the warmth coloring his cheeks. You didn’t even realize you were biting your bottom lip, eyes locked on Andy’s until AJ gave out a long, “yummmmmm,” with his cheeks so packed with food he looked like a chipmunk.

The table burst out in laughter and AJ smiled triumphantly as he blinked and nodded at you and Andy simultaneously telling him to take smaller bites. While the pair of you had typically talked about work or weekend plans, there had undeniably been something in the way you looked at each other tonight and it kept each of you quiet aside from asking AJ questions. That was until everyone finished and you got up to do the dishes. “You always cook, so please let me clean, sweetheart.”

With AJ’s hands and face wiped off and a quickly muttered ‘good job’ over the small miracle that he hadn’t dumped food on his pajamas, you set the toddler down. “Won’t dishwashing be a little hard for you with that?” You pointed to AJ who bolted straight for Andy, already tugging on the man’s slacks begging to be picked up. “I don’t mind doing dishes and I want to pack your lunch for tomorrow anyways.”

AJ was getting fussy, feeling ignored because Andy was giving you that look again. “Okay. C’mon, Bubba.” The toddler was already talking about blocks and dinosaurs, clearly eager for Andy to join him in the living room for a post-dinner play time to wind down for the night like they always did. With the simple gesture of a tug on his tie, AJ’s fingers went straight back to the knot in the tie, and the toddler went quiet with a new distraction. “Sweetheart, I’ve come over on days I work and days I don’t. This is what I’ve looked forward to every day since we met… and if I’m being completely honest with myself, it’s been a really long time since I looked forward to anything.”

You looked up from the stove, where you were packing Andy’s lunch. There wasn’t a single part of you that wanted this to end. It wasn’t just about AJ and how happy this man made your son, though that was definitely the catalyst, but Andy gave you friendship you didn’t realize you were lacking. The realization that you wanted it to be more than a friendship had only happened in little moments like the groan at the dinner table tonight and, even then, you were eager to chalk your physical reaction up to a long stint of celibacy. “But?”

Andy knew you were giving him a doorway to keep talking, he’d noticed how your gaze had fogged over and then suddenly your shoulders tensed and you swallowed at nothing before you said that one word. He wanted to ask you where you went when you spaced out like that, but he’d talked himself up to this conversation three days in a row and wanted to be honest with you. Hoping that you’d give him the opportunity to ask you plenty of questions with time. “But I need to be honest with you. I’ve thought about dinners out, seeing you dolled up at an office cocktail party where we leave early because the babysitter says AJ won’t go to bed. I’ve thought about you and wondered what you’re up to and if you’re having a good day, all day, every day. Yeah, I love coming ho-,” Andy paused his grand speech to ask you to give whatever this was a real shot upon realizing he’d almost said home.

When had you stopped moving around the kitchen and turned all your attention to him? When had you closed the gap between yourself and the boys? When had you plucked up the courage to stand on the tips of your toes and kiss this man? You were smiling against his lips, lips that froze for less than a fraction of a second, before they were kissing you back, lips that were also breaking into a smile. Warmth spread through you as Andy’s free hand wrapped around your waist and pulled him to his side, but as quickly as it happened it was over because AJ was laughing, full belly giggles echoing through the kitchen. “What’s so funny, Bubba?” You sighed, looking between the boys with their nearly identical eyes.

“I wanna get kissies too!” AJ’s lips were already puckered, waiting for some love.

Andy and you made eye contact and at the same time, the pair of you swooped in claiming a cheek each, showering the little guy in dozens of noisy smooches until he was laughing so hard it sounded like he couldn’t catch his breath. “I love you, Bubba.” You whispered, stroking his soft cheek but as soon as you said those three little words, your son’s gaze moved expectantly to Andy.

With a sigh, Andy looked down at the little guy, not even hesitating, though you caught that familiar hint of sadness in his gaze. “I love you, Bubba.”

Watching your son squeal with delight and throw his arms around Andy’s shoulders, it wasn’t lost on you that it was the first time Andy had said that to AJ. You didn’t doubt he meant it. Your son was full on, but so open hearted that it was even more impossible to think Andy didn’t mean what he’d said. Before the pair of you could think about the exchange too long, AJ was already squirming and chatting. “Daddy, can we play now?”

You gave Andy a reassuring nod, “We can keep talking after b-e-d-t-i-m-e.”

You were exhausted, flopping onto the love seat with a hand rubbing your still-full tummy as you laughed at the boys on the floor. It didn’t bother you that your rug was one of those town rugs for a kids playroom, especially now when you couldn’t think of moving and AJ was happily distracted playing with his toy cars, driving them along the winding roads. Only now AJ had Andy swooping in with dinosaurs, stomping the cars with dramatic roars. This place had always been so full of happy memories and laughter, but with Andy there you were completely aware of what your son had been missing. The kitchen was now spotless as you’d scrubbed away all the worries from the conversation that was left unfinished. Worries that while you were happy for AJ that your own feelings could be unrequited.

Andy hadn’t been keeping track of the time, he’d gotten into this dinner-play-bedtime stories-and goodbyes routine. AJ was having a blast and Andy’s head was on that expectant gaze and the easy but complicated I love you he’d given the little guy. He missed his son every day and while the first few visits here had made him worry that he was trying to fill that familial void he was quickly realizing this was just what moving on felt like. Like all kids, it was easy to find similarities between Jacob and AJ, but one thing Andy loved most about these visits was learning about this unique little guy with his big heart and abundance of curiosities. Every day the toddler wanted to be something different when he grew up and every night you told him about it. Later and later, the pair of you chatted and so it really shouldn’t have surprised him that when AJ yawned and he went to suggest that it was bedtime, you were fast asleep on the love seat.

A yawning AJ gave your nose a wet goodnight kiss before he let Andy scoop him up to head to bed. The short walk upstairs and the broad swipes of Andy’s palm on his back put him to sleep before his tuck in. Clicking on the rocketship nightlight and cracking the door, pausing to look back at the sleepy head and those steady breaths. A part of him wondered how this kid could have known this family was the happiness he’d been missing in his life. Either way, he was eternally grateful for it. Andy turned on the light in the hall and made his way downstairs where you were stretching before nuzzling back into the couch cushions. “Did I wake you up on the stairs?”

His voice was soft, but loud enough to make you wake up. You rubbed your eyes and reached for your phone, checking the time. “I think the late nights finally caught up with me. It’s not even that far past his bedtime.” You sat up, looking at Andy still in his work clothes. “Did you still want to talk or do you need to head out for the night?”

The lawyer crossed the living room slowly, kneeling in front of you and studying your sleepy disheveledness. It reminded him of the exasperated expression you’d worn in the grocery store when he first met you and his heart twisted with concern that he was causing you any anxiety. He kept his voice low and soft, a nervous smile on his lips. “You kissed me tonight.”

Maybe it was because you weren’t fully awake, but you couldn’t help but admire the smile on his lips. You had seen how out of practice that little gesture had been on his face two weeks ago. Now it slipped in and out with frequency, each one feeling like a little gift. As if your brain had short circuited, you reached out and drew your thumb across his lips. “You kissed me back.”

He hummed in acknowledgement, kissing the pad of your thumb before taking your hand in his. “I meant everything I said tonight, sweetheart. AJ may have decided that I should be here, you may have decided I could keep coming back, but both of you are the reason I can’t stay away.” Andy’s pulse was racing, trying to push away the negative thoughts of all the possible ways this conversation could play out where it resulted in his loneliness. It was why he’d taken three days to get it out, fear of his affection being unrequited coupled with a fear that he was being selfish, refusing to express his emotions until he was certain that he wasn’t imprinting the regrets of the family he lost on the family he’d found.

“Andy, we may have gone about this backwards.” You felt his hand pull back from yours and you squeezed it and held on. “But, you’re a part of our family. AJ chose you to be his hero and… you both agreed to be his dad.” You saw how that comment made him really smile and yours mirrored it as you recalled how fruitless the effort had been to get AJ to call Andy anything but ‘Daddy’ and how easily he fit into that role without a single ounce of pretense. “Andy, I’m too busy and, frankly, too old to call anyone my boyfriend.” He let out a soft chuckle and you both relaxed a little, his thumb just brushed over your knuckles as he waited to let you finish. “I’m in if you’re in. We’ll figure it out,” It being the two houses, getting to know each other, parenting, and even meeting her parents. Somehow, you knew in your gut, like AJ had, that you could trust him. “If we’re what you want then all you have to do is stay.”

Looking from you to your intertwined hands, Andy recalled how immutable relationships had felt throughout his life. Laurie had broken down some of his walls but not enough to change him or get him to fully open up. His love of Jacob was the one thing that changed him, but Andy still kept his secrets and in hindsight, he was fully aware that even that relationship never had the opportunity to fully grow. The flicker of grief flashed across his face and you cupped his bearded jaw in your free hand, anchoring him back to the present. He turned his face into your palm, inhaling the now familiar scent of the lotion you always put on after doing dishes. Immediately, he felt himself relax a bit. “Are the leftovers in the fridge or did you leave ‘em on the counter?”

“Fridge.” Your voice was a whisper as you wondered if this meant he was choosing to leave. You’d noticed the familiar shift in his demeanor that came with reminders of his past, and when he turned into your palm you’d wondered if he was simply trying to look away from you to feel less guilty. A part of you was trying to coax yourself back into a calm state by saying that if he took the leftovers with him that meant he’d come back and you could adjust your feelings accordingly.

“All right, good.” Andy stood up, still holding your hand, but not before pausing to press his lips to the crease in your forehead as he attempted to sooth away your worries. “You’re exhausted, let’s go to bed, sweetheart. We’ll figure out the rest.”

A/N: So, readers, what do you think? Is two weeks too fast for Andy and his sweetheart? Is this a good idea or the worst idea ever? What’s going down in this bedroom tonight? Most importantly: Should I continue with a Part III or are you happy with this stopping where it’s at? Because I may already have some of a part 3 written.

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[allwaswell16]

A fic rec of One Direction fics that feature soldiers and/or war as requested in this ask. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! You can find my other fic recs here. Happy reading!

—Louis/Harry—

💥 As We Were, As We Are by @jaerie *

(E, 51k, Dunkirk) Alex is a British soldier who has been injured in battle, Louis is a RAF pilot with amnesia. Somehow they put each other back together even if they get separated along the way.

💥 We're What's Right In This World by BriaMaria / @briannamarguerite

(E, 48k, soldier Harry) Or the World War II AU where Harry goes off to fight and all Louis wants to do is be the boy who brings him home.

💥 fondre ton absence by @scrunchyharry

(T, 41k, amnesia au) Determined to find Louis, Harry did everything he could in his quest to be reunited with him, except prepare for the state Louis might be in.

💥 another hazy may by deLILAh

(M, 41k, soldier Harry) louis is a terrible poet and harry lives in the now and they have six weeks to fall in love but, really, it only takes six seconds. bookshop meets military meets summer romance au ft. marlboros, the backstreet boys, and underrated literary devices.

💥 Letters to June by Larry_you_know / @larryyouknow

(M, 41k, a/b/o) It's 1915, Europe is in the middle of the Great War. Omega Louis decides to join the Letter Home Project to become someone’s penfriend.

💥 All That You Are by asphodelknox / @iamasphodelknox *

(M, 40k, Dunkirk) Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson meet on a civilian boat, taking them home after their rescue from Dunkirk. 

💥 You and Me by delsicle / @eeveedel

(E, 36k, Dunkirk) Alex goes to war. He comes back and everything is the same -- his hometown, his flat, the boy with the bad heart he left behind. Everything is same. Except for him.

💥 the dead things we carry by MediaWhore / @mediawhorefics *

(M, 25k, WWII soldiers) There are some things people never fully come home from. Until, one day, if they’re lucky, home comes to them.

💥 Trouvaille by delsicle / @eeveedel

(E, 18k, Dunkirk) The last thing Alex expects to find in an abandoned neighborhood in Dunkirk, France is something he actually wants to remember.

💥 High Heels, Red Dress by @jaerie *

(E, 15k, WWII) Hiding his queer identity isn't so hard until he attracts the attention of a particular soldier. It's all lies and secrets until the war is finally over. 

💥 To Honor by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites

(E, 14k, Scotland) Commander Styles leads his men to victory, but at what cost?

💥 Baby Honey by delsicle / @eeveedel

(E, 14k, Dunkirk) When the next great war strikes, all alphas have to ship out. Alex leaves a little more behind than some of the others.

💥 Worth the Wait by Rearviewdreamer / @all-these-larrythings *

(M, 10k, WWII) WW2 soldiers get cut off for their group in a storm. They hole up in an abandoned bar and get to know each other and slowly fall for each other. 

💥 You Smiled by @taggiecb

(G, 9k, Canada) Harry prepares himself and his guards for their prisoners of war, but nothing could have prepared him for the sight of the most beautiful man he has ever seen- who is now his prisoner.

💥 To Love Without Reason by @mugglemirror

(E, 8k, post WWII) “Come on in, soldier,” Louis pats Harry’s chest and walks away, leaving Harry to follow behind.

💥 beat the darkness by @turnyourankle

(T, 7k, WWI) Harry is a volunteer nurse stationed in Cairo; Louis is one of the patients in his ward.

💥 The Letters by thecheshirepussycat / @the-cheshire-pussy-cat

(NR, 5k, Dunkirk) Correspondence between Louis Tomlinson, a writer from London who is writing about the children sent to the country to escape war, and his lover Harry Styles, an officer in the British Military stationed somewhere in France.

💥 ring around the moon by unwept / @peachade *

(T, 5k, historical au) 5 slices where they seek shelter in each other.

—Rare Pairs—

💥 History in the Making by areyoutherelarry

(E, 45k, Zayn/Liam) Liam, a soldier, and Zayn, an art therapist, meet at an art fair and immediately are attracted to each other, but Zayn has a kid and a dead fiancée and Liam has a career to think about.

💥 Write me not by sweet_mysterie

(G, 23k, Niall/Harry) Niall has never had anything he’s thought was worth fighting for and Harry just wants to fight for his own cause.

#ficrec #1dficvillage #trackinghome #trackinghappily #hltracks #1dsource #tracksintheam

[twopoppies]

Omg Gina HARD AGREE about pregnancy/kid fics. I have 3 kids of my own and I just. Don’t want to read about it, really, lmao. The last time I tried, a 4 year old in a story said something incredibly insightful and well beyond a real 4 year olds grasp of language and comprehension… and I just sat there going, “okay, sure. They can say that. But where are all the boogers? Where is the unintelligible screaming. How is this parent bathing so much in this fic without a child pounding on the fucking door and yelling about poop. WHY is no one getting hit in the head with flying objects?? Who the fuck wants their 8 month pregnant belly caressed while getting railed??” Lol

I will say India alpha whiskey’s babysitter fic was really good. That felt like a real human child. And I’m sure there are thousands that are amazing and I haven’t discovered, I just mean that I hear you and I’m with you 🤘🏼

YESSS. That’s exactly what I mean!! Thank you. And yes! @indiaalphawhiskey’s nanny fic is one of the only ones I like. I always like her writing, but the child in that fic was so realistic, and the way Harry and Louis related to the child and to each other when dealing with the child, was realistic. And yet it was still fun and sexy.

Barefoot in Blue Jeans

@justalittlelouislove also wrote a very sweet single parent kid fic. Like India, Nadia has been around kids forever (and is a great writer), so I really loved the portrayal of the child and just enjoyed the fic so much.

O’ Christmas Tree

@a-writerwrites wrote one years ago that isn’t so much a kid fic as it is a fic about being a parent and feeling unseen and relegated to only being “mom” (or “dad”, in this case). I thought it was such an accurate portrayal of what that feels like.

I’ll Find You

In reference to this

[saiyanprincessswanie]

SaiyanPrincessSwanie - Reading List Week 100

Welcome to Week 100

Good Friday Evening Everyone

As always these will be listed in no particular order. None of these stories are mine. I’m just signal boosting them. Author is listed next to title. My goal is to signal boost writers and spread positivity in the community.  💜💜

Click HERE to see what I will or won’t read. This is very important.

Click HERE for past reading lists.

My Masterlist click HERE

Please make sure you are reading the warnings on every story. They range from dark to fluff. Do Not Read if you are under 18 years old.These stories are meant for adults only. You’re responsible for your own media consumption.

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If you can, please reblog these lists so they can reach more people on Tumblr.

I love you 3000 💜 Missy

Civil War Brooklyn - Chp 7 - (Steve x Reader x Bucky) - @saiyanprincessswanie

I Will Always Wait For You - (Steve x Reader) - @saiyanprincessswanie

I Need More - (Steve x Reader) - @myfictionaldreams

Second Chances - (Steve x Reader) - @wayward-blonde

Mysterious Moodle Subject - (Loki x Reader) - @animnerd

Skin - (Bucky x Reader) - @chaashni

All that’s best of dark and bright - Part 11- Part 12 - (Bucky x Reader) - @ursulaismymiddlename

Step by Step - (Ari x Reader x Lloyd) - @onsunnyside

Teach Me - (Andy x Reader) - @sweeterthanthis

Dietary Changes - Part 3 - (Steve K x Reader) - @fictional-affairs

Tidy Up, Giddy Up! - (Bucky x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Boys in Bed with Books (18) - Destroyer!Chris - @jobean12-blog

Lloyd Drabble - @onsunnyside

Brothers in Arms - Part 2 - (Ransom x Reader x Steve) - @wiypt-writes

It's Meant to Feel That Way | Part II - (Andy x Reader) - @writerwrites

Ethereal - Prologue - Part One - (Ari x Reader) - @labella420

Die Besessenheit: 21. Thank You, Captain - @imanuglywombat

sweet fire - (Bucky x Reader) - @thornsnvultures

First Time Nesting - (Steve x Reader) - @sweater-daddiesdumbdork

Domesticated - (Andy x Reader) - @labella420

Stop and Stare - (Bucky x Reader) - @navybrat817

Bucky Barnes Drabble - @angrythingstarlight

Cotton Candy - (Bucky x Reader) - @bonky-n-steeb

Still Rude - (Steve x Reader) - @holylulusworld

Unleashed - (Winter Soldier x Reader) - @jobean12-blog

Wasted on Each Other - (Mr Freezy x Reader) - @the-iceni-bitch

Don’t Move - (Ari x Reader) - @syntheticavenger

Dead by Sundown - Part 5 - (Loki x Reader x Andy) - @lokislastlove

The Taming of the Sheriff - Part 5 - (Lee x Reader) - @tuiccim @weekendgothgirl

Body of Christ - (Bucky x Reader) - @bucky-barnes-diaries

Dark Biker Thor - @syntheticavenger

Lust for Life - (Ari x Reader) - @maladaptivexxdaydreaming

#saiyanprincessswanie #recommended reading #missy reads #bucky barnes x reader #steve rogers x reader #loki x reader #ari levinson x reader #lloyd hansen x reader #andy barber x reader #steve kemp x reader #destroyer chris x reader #ransom drysdale x reader #mr freezy x reader #thor x reader

[embaud]

Carnet du 30/09/2020 - Ecrire

“Ecrire, c’est un peu comme si tu créais ce qui n’existerait jamais.”

_Baud

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[annathesillyfriend]

Anna's August Fic Recs

Welcome to my August fic recommendations masterpost!! This has been quite a busy month for me but I'm holding onto last weeks of freedom. I am trying to read as much before uni starts and I had a pleasure of reading some brilliant fics this month. I am so excited to share them with you all! I hope your summer is going amazing and to those, who have just started classes - good luck!

To all the writers - I love you and I appreciate you so much!

To all the readers - please, share the fics you read and love. The reblog really makes the change! It’s the least we can do to show our gratitude.

HOLLAND & Co.

✨ Tom Holland

revenges is sweet by @t-lostinworlds

series, social media au, college!au, football player!tom, fake dating, idiots to lovers, all of our fave tropes, i am invested in this series more than i am in my own life, it's just that good

sunkissed by @duskholland

one-shot, 18+, surfer!tom x lifeguard!tom, exes to lovers, h's great mind at its finest 👏

souvenirs of the heart by @veryholland

one-shot, brought me to tears no joke, such a beutiful story, mila did such an amazing job!!

heartbreak girl by @lauras-collection

one-shot, 18+, lead singer!tom, based on 5SOS song, this is so goooood 😫😫 this story lives in my heart rent free right nextdoor to laura!!

act 1: scene 5 and 6 by @youandtom

one-shot, best friends to lovers, helping tom with learning lines, i loved this very much!

happier than ever by @vendettaparker

one-shot, tom being the great lad he is comes to save an awful date and we stan

the trial of the eldest holland by @reawritesthings

one-shot, ex!tom, welcome to the angst town! this is so deeply heartbreaking but so beautifully written!

lucky to be in love by @hollandsvogue

one-shot, rose is going staright for my silly little heart :')

slide in by @uglypastels

one-shot, frat!tom, i fall in love with this story time and time again

white winged dove by @muhollands

one-shot, 18+, conuntry!tom, insert country boy i love you vine here (also, i'd like to take this moment to kindly invite you all to go through d's whole masterlist cause it's brilliant. this mj blurb has sent me straight to hell but it's so worth it)

abide by @hazofmyheart

one-shot, 18+, mob!au, tom x reader x harrison, this made me feel some type of way 👁👄👁

getting ahead of ourselves by @/hazofmyheart

one-shot, 18+, college! lacrosse player!tom holland x tutor!reader, this is soft, this is cute, this is hot, this is everything! 12/10 would recommend

✨ Harrison Osterfield

little lune by @dovenymph

one-shot, celebrating your birthday with haz, made me want a refund for my birthday cause it's so lovely 🥺🥺

it will come back by @greenorangevioletgrass

one-shot, part of the rich kid!au series, 18+, richkid!haz x richkid!reader x actor!tom, there are no words in any language that would let me express how much i love ava and this au

✨ Harry Holland

wild side by @softholand

one-shot, 18+, best friends to lovers, that trope was made to be written about mister harry holland, i swear

lost in your light by @spider-barnes

one-shot, 18+, best friends to lovers, bloody lovely 💛

falling in love at a coffee shop by @/spider-barnes

one-shot, college!au, oh to fall in love with harry holland at a coffee shop 😫

hope is frightening thing by @peterplanet

one-shot, writer!reader x first da!harry, her book gets a film adaptation and harry is being is wonderful self 🥰

my forever by @unsaidholland

blurb, talking about your future with him, it's just 🥰🥰

circles by @farfromharry

one-shot, rich kid!au, enemies to lovers, so wonderful!

MARVEL

🎂 Suz's birthday fics

this total babe @samwilsons-pillowpecs gave us four beautiful gift on her birthday! we adore you, lovely 🥰 these stories are all wonderful anddeserve their own category 💛

you're the glitter in the dark

one-shot, 18+, mob!bucky

if i could touch you...

one-shot, 18+, boxer!steve

love you in a thousand ways

one-shot, 18+, ceo!sam

miss your kiss

one-shot, 18+, biker!thor

🎂@rodrikstark ’s 1.5k follower celebration!

collecion of headcanons with our favourite marvel boys as well as some other characters, i bloody love them all but my numer one has got to be joaquin teaching you spanish 😌

✨ Sam Wilson

book smart by @indyluckycharlie

one-shot, librarian!sam x PhD student!reader, such a warm and comfy little story by my dearest cate who i love very much 😌

he we go again by @/xbuchananbarnes

one-shot, idiots in love 🥰🥰

adventures in babysitting captain america and winter solider by @princessmisery666

one-shot, reader takes the boys to disneyland and it's just so amazing!

stay awhile by @lacapucharoja

one-shot, black!reader, a saturday morning with sam 😌😌

slow motion by @ambrosiase

one-shot, 18+, sam in baggy grey sweatpants and no underwear, need i say more?

✨ Steve Rogers

bullies, bullied by @anika-ann

one-shot, my main babe is blessing us with protective steve and i love her 🥰

there's a peace in dreaming by @babycap

one-shot, i don't have the words to tell you how stunning this story is, please go read it

✨ Bucky Barnes

timer by @xbuchananbarnes

series, soulmate!au based on the movie TiMER (2009). i could go on and on about how incredible that series is but with dani it's a given, sooo 🤷‍♀️

the kids will be alright by @imaginationintowords

series, social media au, lawyer!bucky x interior designer!reader, single dad!bucky, single mom!reader raising their kid together as friends, also reader x clark kent. honestly this is one of my fave social media aus of all time. and it's got a sequel is coming!!

quick fix by @ocean-bucky

one-shot, tfatws!bucky x ofc, vidra is the queen of ofc's, you simply can't not love her characters!

grant (part 2) by @coffeecatsandsarcasm

two-shot, bucky's in a relationship with a single mom with a little boy, it's so soft, i love this little family!

before sunset, i fell by @buckysbiota

one-shot, modern!au, when i get drunk i get myself cake, when reader got drunk, she got herself a husband. a very fine husband 😏

alcohol you later by @/xbuchananbarnes

one-shot, is it the 4th of dani's fics on this list? yes, she's just that powerful

three flags up by @starbuckie

one-shot, 18+, campcounselor!bucky x campcounselor!reader, best friends to lovers, buck being a cute little puppy in love and i adore him very much

and he kissed me right there by @sunmoonandbucky

one-shot, veteran!bucky, age gap, this is so full of feelings and it's gonna steal your heart!

lost and found by @sunshinebuckybarnes

two-shot, neighbour!bucky, alpine being the matchmaker of the year and we love that for her

hazy dreams and good mornings by @angrythingstarlight

one-shot, 18+, firefighter!bucky, i think that's enough encouragement to read this gem 😏

✨ Joaquin Torres

red by @remmysbounty

one-shot, a truly exceptional story!!

hold my words, keep us together by @/xbuchananbarnes

one-shot, soulmate!au, just simply stunning!

✨Peter Parker

love lies by @rosyparkers

series, social media au, y/n is silk but peter doesn't know it, peter is spiderman but y/n doesn't know it, sarah is the brightest star in the universe and everyone knows it

sunset lovers by @duskholland

one-shot, college! au, soulmate!au where what your soulmate writes on their skin, appears on yours. i don't think i have to tell you that eveything written by h, my beloved is pure gold. the softest thing!

always waiting (for you to come home) by @peterbenjiparker

one-shot, reader comes to peter cause she needs him to patch her up after patrol, it's so funny and sweet and i just love it so much, m is the bestest!!

perfectly a little late by @/t-lostinworlds

one-shot, college!au, reader forgets about peter's birthday. or does she 👀 please, give a round of applause for this wonderful writer who's been feeding us so well this month 👏👏

this fic by @peeterparkr

one-shot, last kiss with peter :') nancy knows all the most beautiful ways to break someone's heart

the plan by @spideyyeet

series, aveneger!reader, reader likes peter, peter likes mj, mysterio shows up, lots of angsty things happen. it's so bloody good, my mates, go read it!!

burning red by @spideyspeaches

one-shot, avenger!reader who who describes people's personalities as colors, it's just a stunning story with wonderful writing and i love it!!

this fic by @mcumendes

blurb, peter brings y/n flowers and is very very adorable!!

kiss me more by @celestialholland

one-shot, first make out with peter and i'm just 😫😫 in love

the reveal by @cloudybarnes

one-shot, best friends!reader where she finds out about him being spiderman, so lovely!!

always by @ptersmj

one-shot, an absolutely adorable best friends to lovers moment

red-handed by @/vendettaparker

one-shot, stark!reader, morgan interrupts y/n and peter's alone time 😏😂

OTHERS

✨ Spencer Reid

as told by flowers by @reidingmelodies

one-shot, story about the progress of the relationship with spencer told by flowers (duh 😂), it's just wonderful!!

✨ Frank Adler

thnks fr th mmrs by @wiypt-writes

one-shot, 18+, reader goes to frank the night before his wedding, i love this with everything i have

will you hold on my love by @writerwrites

one-shot, don't come anywhere near this piece without tissues!!

✨ Ransom Drysdale

undercover boss by @chase-your-dreams-away

series, reader's working at drysdales' company and hooks up with ransom not knowing who he is. this series is so bloody good! i love the reader in here so much!!

a/n: if you catch some kind of mistake or if you see that i miscredited someone - please let me know so i can change that!

#anna's fic recs #august fic recs #fic recs #marvel fic recs #tom holland x reader #harrison osterfield x reader #harry holland x reader #sam wilson x reader #bucky barnes x reader #steve rogers x reader