sskk wedding but the ada gets in a fist fight over each role
who's walking atsushi down the aisle
who's the best men and who r the groomsmen
ushers (?)
sskk wedding but the pm get in a fist fight but akutagawa was only going to invite gin and chuuya and maybe higuchi and hirotsu and now he feels awkward
akutagawa: i am cold.
atsushi: put on another blanket
akutagawa: i am already under 3
atsushi:
atsushi: okay fine
*transforms and lays on top of akutagawa*
Atsushi be like : if he's a serial killer then what's the worst, that could happen to a boy*, who's already hurt?
He's a little bit lana coded
*after a mission involving kids*
junichiro: wow atsushi you're really good at talking to kids!
atsushi: oh am i? thank you!
junichiro: is it because of your orphanage? were there a lot of kids there?
atsushi: hmm not really- well there were, but i wasn't really allowed to interact with the other children; and when i could, they avoided me haha
junichiro: oh
atsushi: yeah
junichiro: well you're still really good! maybe you just have a natural talent
atsushi: thanks! but this is just how i talk to dazai-san!
junichiro: huh? what do you-
dazai, walking in: oh hey atsushi, tanizaki-kun, you guys back?
atsushi: yes! we just came in
dazai: how'd the mission go?
junichiro: it was great! a lot easier than i thought it'd go, to be honest
dazai: that's good~ oh by the way, atsushi, i finished that report i was telling you about
atsushi, smiling: wow! you did?
dazai, smiling too: yup!
atsushi: wah, dazai-san! you did it! you've been working very hard this past day! i'm very proud of you!! have u turned it in to fukuzawa-san?
dazai, nodding: just before you got here!
atsushi: well after he reviews it, why don't we go print it out and put it on the honor spot on the fridge! since you worked so hard!1
dazai: okay!!!!
junichiro: oh i get it now
i love them sm u dont get it đđđ
*combined ver on profile
Atsushi: would you love me if I was a worm?
Akutagawa: what?
Atsushi: if I was not human but a worm, would you love me?
Akutagawa: I don't even love you as a human, why would I love you as a worm?
Atsushi: you don't love me? đ„ș
Akutagawa
au where pm dazai is somehow hit by an ability idk idc and travels through different dimensions and meets other happier versions of himself
choose ur favorite like fic or something u made up or anything and put mini dazai in it and imagine how he'd react fjakl
Me trying to figure out how Akutagawa explained his whole âI canât kill for 6 monthsâ deal to the rest of the mafia, like, âsorry boss I know you gave me a direct order to wipe out this opposing organization, but I cut a deal with my enemy/partner/rival/crush to not kill anyone for 6 months so that I can impress him with my superior skills and then immediately kill him, so youâre going to have to select someone else for this mission, sorry.â Like-
fic where 18 yrs old dazai meets 14 yrs old atsushi (right after leaving the mafia ig) and w/o thinking takes him with him and they spend the two years on the run together (dazai becuz anytime he tries to abandon the orphan he picked up w/o thought oda flashes into his mind and ultimately he grows to care for him) (atsushi becuz the weird bandage guy pinkie promised he could ride on one of those trains he's seen in books)
anyway
dazai and atsushi dont look alike or have the same name so the ada picks up they arent related by blood real quick
anytime anyone asks how they met, they honestly answer "i/dazai kidnapped him/me" but everyone thinks its a joke
atsushi wins dazai over gradually, like small moments, small moments of kindness shown for dazai, small moments of seeing atsushi's real non-trauma made personality seeping through , he doesn't even realize it until it hits all at once how much he cares for atsushi
atsushi on the other hand was sold because dazai could make him laugh
//
also sskk where atsushi takes his bf to meet his brother and akutagawa and dazai do the spiderman meme
//
also dazai finds out atsushi's ability becuz at some point he comes to their hideout or whatever and a giant tiger is sitting there and before he can even panic it happily jumps at him and boom atsushi
//
in this particular au, dazai lets atsushi doodle anywhere like dazai's bandages and his books becuz its better than having to actually engage with the child and eventually gets atsushi an actual sketchbook and the two spend their time drawing, atsushi's sketches get better dazai's get worse but atsushi sometimes thinks its becuz dazai's silly and scary sketches make him laugh
//
there has to be a scene where someone asks atsushi what he's doing here, after dazai's joined the ada, and atsushi's like "im here w/ my brother" and looks at dazai, sees him poorly flirting w/ kunikida and irritating him and gets so much second hand embarrassment he points at ranpo instead
//
atsushi knows dazai was in the mafia but he thinks double black was just dazai's cringy ship name for his ex boyfriend
//
okay thats all i can think of now ill add more maybe
headcanon atsushiâs ability the tiger does not know what to do when it likes someone
like in general atsushi is bad with knowing what to do with the ppl he likes and showing affection â like he tries to mimic others but he himself is still working on something that feels natural if that makes sense
but the tiger
the tiger is far worse becuz the only positive thing it can associate with positive emotions is food so every time it gets closer to the full moon the tiger starts whispering in the back of his mind that he should eat dazai and kunikida
then kyouka and junichiro
and ranpo and yosano and fukuzawa and kenji and naomi and haruno
at first atsushi panics (naturally) worries heâs a cannibal, thinks the tiger hates the agency, panics more, especially after dead apple when he and the tiger gained an understanding of each other and he realized that the tiger was protecting him so heâs like why r u trying to kill the agency members
but gradually he realizes that actually the tiger just doesnât know how to deal with positive emotions and yeah
anyway:
atsushi: dazai-san is so nice to me :)
the tiger: yeah :)
the tiger: we should eat him
atsushi: NO????
//
kunikida, patting atsushiâs head: good job on ur report atsushi
the tiger: use his arm against him and eat him
kunikida: atsushi u look weird are u feeling unwell
atsushi: hahaha dont worry about no weird thoughts here hahahaha
//
atsushi, literally just working:
the tiger: the small candy one eats a lot of sugar. he would taste sweet. Eat him.
atsushi: NO??????????????
ranpo, looking up: iâve actually always wondered what i would taste like-
//
and so on
is this incredibly dumb? yes but is it also funny, yes
atsushi realizes he likes akutagawa because at some point when he spots him the tiger immediately starts wondering what heâd taste like
atsushi, sees akutagawa: oh thereâs that basta-
the tiger: i bet heâd taste really nice
atsushi:
atsushi: ohÂ
atsushi: oh no
//
akutagawa: how did you figure out you liked me?
atsushi: i couldnât stop thinking about what youâd taste like
akutagawa, blushing: oh-
atsushi: yeah it was insane how much the tiger wanted to kill and eat u
akutagawa, slightly confused and horrified: oh-
//
eventually as atsushi learns to deal with his feelings so does the tiger but unfortunately itâs still an animal so its more like
atsushi: dazaiâs so nice :)
the tiger: yeah :)
the tiger: lets hunt a deer for himÂ
atsushi: no??????????????
//
kunikida, petting atsushiâs hair: good job on the job atsushi
atsushi, not thinking about what heâs saying: kunikida i like u so much should i kill a bear for u?
kunikida, slightly confused, slightly flattered: uhh no???????
//
atsushi, at the store: lemme just get something for kyouka-
the tiger: we shall hunt until we find something suitabl-
atsushi: no.
//
atsushi: im sorry i transformed last night, snuck out of ur place, hunted down a goose, broke back in, left it in the living room table, and then climbed on top of u, still a tiger, and then fell asleep and only transformed back now, after u had to use rashomon to get tiger me off uÂ
akutagawa, dead tired: yeah i donât know what the appropriate response is but ur cleaning the bloo-
akutagawa: wait wtf do u mean theres a dead goose in the living room
atsushi: do u not like goose :(
akutagawa: that is NOT the issue here
//
yeah
au where the mafia doesnt hunt atsushi down but atsushi knows aku distantly
atsushi following dazai to his dorm: dazai-san. this is important.
dazai: ooh~ atsushi looks so intense how frightening~
atsushi: dazai-san im serious. this is about... your past.
dazai: ... my past:?
atsushi: you were in the port mafia weren't you? don't lie i already know.
dazai: i... was. yes. atsushi i won't lie and say that my time in the mafia is irrelevant but know that i-
atsushi: -no i don't care about that. did you know a man named akutagawa ryuunosuke?
dazai:
dazai: *cough* atsushi, i won't lie and say that i didn't know akutagawa. but know that i truly-
atsushi: introduce us.
dazai:
dazai: why?
atsushi: dazai-san. i will love you forever if you set me up with this man. please. he's so cute but he's so hard to approach!
dazai, blushing because atsushi said he'd love him:
dazai, still blushing:
dazai: you'd what me forever
atsushi:
atsushi, sighing: sorry dazai san i didn't mean that
dazai, relieved: oh okay-
atsushi: you're already by bestest friend so its not like you need to do stuff to earn my affection; that was shitty of me to imply.
dazai, blushing again:
dazai, pretending he just didn't hear that part and moving on: ooh~ does atsushi kun have a crush~?
Amalia Theadosia Day
Emilio Isaiah Minyard-Josten
April Brianna Minyard
Anais Margot Minyard
Neil Josten is absolutely fucking incredible narrator.
He has his priorities straight and does not pay attention to anything else.
Do we know Katelyn's surname? Do we know ANYTHING about her appearance? Do we know anything about the appearance of HIS MOTHER? Yeah, she was short and ... and what? And NOTHING, THAT'S IT. She was short and paranoid. I'm sure we know about his father ONLY because they were similar and Neil had a couple of breakdowns because of it.
But let him start about Andrew's fucking broad and solid shoulders-
You know when babies are so tired that theyâre fussing too much to sleep until you put their head down on your shoulder or something and they pass out immediately
Baby shark has been swimming for a long time with no way to take a break. Hello Whalemack đ
(More on Whalemack here)
i wanted to make this list for a while to help me with fic writing, and then once i did, i figured i should share it in case anyone else found it interesting!
for each touch, i've included the book and chapter, a little bit of context, and the quote describing the touch. (a note because this is so long: when the quotes/scenes are long, i cut some pieces out to focus on just the moments where they touch, so these are not always complete quotes.)
first touch moment is below, and the rest are under a cut because this list got LONG. enjoy! :)
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1. the foxhole court, chapter 2, when leaving wymack's office to head to the foxhole court for the first time:
"I don't need to be persuasive," Andrew said, putting a hand to Neil's chest as the elevator slowed to a stop. "You'll just learn to do what I say." The doors slid open behind Neil. As soon as they'd parted enough Andrew gave Neil a small push. Neil tripped backward into the lobby. Andrew shoved past him, bumping him from shoulder to hip, and headed for the door.
2. the foxhole court, chapter 3, when andrew sneaks up on neil while neil is looking at the single-stall showers in the locker room:
Lashing out was instinctive, but Andrew caught the elbow Neil would have slammed into his ribs. Andrew laughed and retreated a couple steps.
3. the foxhole court, chapter 7, before leaving for eden's twilight, when andrew sees neil without his contacts:
Neil couldn't leave with Andrew in the way, so he stopped as close to Andrew as he dared and waited for Andrew to move. Andrew did, but only to reach out for Neil with one hand. Neil tensed as Andrew's fingers wrapped around the back of his neck, but Andrew only wanted to pull Neil's head down. Neil focused on Andrew's cheekbone so as not to go cross-eyed and let Andrew study his eyes.
4. the foxhole court, chapter 7, on the way to columbia, when aaron wakes andrew in the backseat:
Andrew's elbow slammed into his diaphragm hard enough to double Neil up over his knees. Aaron, completely unsympathetic, snapped his fingers over Neil's head at Andrew. "Exit," he said. Andrew braced himself on Neil's back and leveraged himself between the front seats.
5. the foxhole court, chapter 7, when neil realizes his drinks were drugged:
Neil lurched to his feet, but Andrew grabbed him by his hair and slammed him back into his seat. A cruel twist pulled his head back at a dangerous angle, and Andrew slammed Neil's hand flat against the tabletop. Neil lifted his other hand to pry Andrew's fingers off, but Nicky caught his wrist. [...] Neil wrenched his hand out from under Andrew's, but Andrew gave his head a warning yank. A bolt of heat went down Neil's neck. Neil hissed in pain and went still. Andrew slid out of his chair and leaned against Neil, letting Neil take his weight while he checked Neil's eyes.
6. the foxhole court, chapter 7, when neil is wandering through the crowd at eden's twilight:
A hand came up against the small of his back and shoved. The push got him free of the crowd and sent him crashing into the back wall.
7. the foxhole court, chapter 8, when neil told andrew the first bit of truth about being nothing and wanting what kevin has:
Andrew reached up and forcibly uncurled Neil's fingers from his mouth. He pushed Neil's hand out of the way and stared Neil down with nothing between them.
8. the foxhole court, chapter 13, after neil protected kevin from riko on kathy's show:
"It's fine, Coach," Andrew said, catching up to them. He touched Neil's back on his way by, fingers light enough to give Neil goose bumps, but didn't slow on his way to Kevin's side.
9. the foxhole court, chapter 13, when talking to andrew after andrew punched the window in his down, and when neil wanted to run after realizing riko was coming after him:
Neil turned away, but Andrew was faster. He rocked forward and grabbed Neil's collar, dragging him to a halt before he could leave. He left sticky blood on the back of Neil's neck from his messy fingers. Neil reached back and tried to pry him off, but Andrew refused to let go.
10. the foxhole court, chapter 14, when neil decided not to run and to come with andrew to eden's instead:
He pressed two fingers to Neil's throat, checking his pulse. When Neil tried to bat him away, Andrew caught his wrist with his free hand. His smile was small and fierce as he leaned forward into Neil's space. "Remember this feeling. This is the moment you stop being the rabbit." Neil was too startled to answer, but Andrew didn't wait. He slid past Neil, using the weight of his body and his grip on Neil's wrist to pull Neil with him out of the way of the door. He let go in the middle of the hallway and slipped his hands in his pockets to wait.
11. the foxhole court, chapter 14, at eden's twilight that night:
A group of people shouldered their way up to the bar counter at Neil's back, pushing him into Andrew. Andrew didn't budge beneath his weight. He was something solid to lean against, something violent and fierce and unmoving.
12. the foxhole court, chapter 14, after finding out about seth's death, when neil asks andrew if he drinks so he doesn't have to feel anything for a while:
Andrew turned to face him. Neil wasn't expecting it and almost ran into him. Andrew dug his fingertip into the hollow of Neil's throat in warning.
13. the foxhole court, chapter 14, when neil says he won't bargain with the foxes' lives against riko, and andrew says he'll handle it:
Neil said nothing. Andrew hooked his fingers in the collar of Neil's shirt and tugged just enough for Neil to feel it. [...] Andrew didn't let go until Neil nodded, and then he reached for Neil's hand. He took his cigarette back, put it between his lips, and pressed a warm key into Neil's empty palm.
14. the raven king, chapter 5, when andrew calls neil's phone and convinces him to keep it:
"I don't care if you use this phone tomorrow. I don't care if you never use it again. But you are going to keep it on you because one day you might need it." Andrew put a finger to the underside of Neil's chin and forced Neil's head up until they were looking at each other.
15. the raven king, chapter 9, when neil asks if the other foxes can come with them on halloween and andrew tells neil to ask matt what happened the previous year:
When Neil started to argue, Andrew hooked a finger under his chin and forced his mouth closed again with an easy jerk of his hand.
16. the raven king, chapter 10, when neil asks andrew to come with nicky to see his parents, and andrew tells neil about cass:
Andrew rocked onto the balls of his feet and reached for Neil. It was all Neil could do to not tense up when Andrew's hands wrapped around his neck. Andrew didn't hold tight enough to cut off his air but tapped his thumbs against Neil's throat in time to Neil's pulse. [...] Andrew tapped his fingers a little faster, an agitated rhythm completely at odds with the mocking smile on his lips. [...] Finally Andrew reached for him again. This time he hooked his fingers in Neil's shirt collar instead of going for his throat.
17. the raven king, chapter 11, when andrew takes off his wristbands and neil sees his scars for the first time:
Neil grabbed hold of Andrew's wrist. He started to turn Andrew's arm over, sure he'd imagined things, but Andrew clamped his free hand down on Neil's forearm. [...] The iron in his grip was at complete odds with the drugged smile on his face. Andrew wasn't bluffing. If Neil didn't let go fast enough Andrew would break his arm. Neil loosened his grip but spread his fingers as he did so. He felt the slight dip and bump of destroyed skin beneath his fingertips and felt his stomach drop. Andrew wrenched Neil's hand off his arm, but he did it in a way that kept his bared forearm turned toward himself.
18. the raven king, chapter 12, when neil and andrew speak on the porch of nicky's house, and neil tries to get an emotional response from him:
Andrew laughed and pulled a hand free of his pocket. He wrapped his fingers around Neil's throat, not tight enough to cut off Neil's air but snug enough to be a warning. [...] Neil reached up and took hold of Andrew's wrist. He couldn't feel the scars through the cotton sleeve but he didn't need to. He knew they were there. [...] Andrew's fingers slowly tightened until Neil couldn't breathe anymore. He refused to shake Andrew off. The tightness in his chest started as simple discomfort but spread until it felt like every bone in his chest would break beneath the pressure. Neil's control started to crumble, no matter how fiercely he clung to it, and he'd just shifted to throw Andrew back when Andrew finally loosened his grip. Instead of letting go, Andrew slid his hand around back of Neil's neck and pulled him in close. He put his mouth at Neil's ear and lowered his voice, but Neil didn't have to see his face to know Andrew was still smiling.
19. the raven king, chapter 13, when neil says he'll watch kevin while andrew is in the hospital:
Andrew took a couple quick steps his direction and shoved Neil as hard as he could. Neil knew it was coming and tried to brace for it, but he still stumbled back a couple steps. [...] When Andrew pushed him again Neil caught hold of his arms and pulled Andrew with him. [...] He laughed, curled his fingers tight around Neil's chin.
20. the raven king, chapter 13, when neil lets andrew feel his scars as part of his truth on credit to earn andrew's trust:
Neil waited, but Andrew didn't let go. With so many people watching them Neil couldn't lift his shirt. He did the next best thing and dragged one of Andrew's hands under the hem. He pressed Andrew's palm to the ugly scarring across his abdomen. Andrew's eyes dropped to Neil's shirt like he could see Neil's marred skin through the dark cotton. [...] Andrew's fingers twitched against Neil's skin.
21. the king's men, chapter 1, when they get back to psu after picking andrew up from easthaven:
Neil was the first out and he caught Andrew's door before Andrew could close it. Andrew didn't move, but there was just enough room for Neil to lean in and get his binder. He straightened and turned to find Andrew had shifted closer. There was nowhere for Neil to stand except up against Andrew, but somehow Neil didn't mind.
22. the king's men, chapter 1, when neil gave his armbands back:
His gaze dropped immediately to the dark cloth in Neil's outstretched hand and he took them without a word.
23. the king's men, chapter 1, when andrew found out neil went to the ravens over the winter break and realized about the tattoo:
He scratched up a corner of the tape and ripped the bandage off like he wanted to take Neil's face with it.
24. the king's men, chapter 1, when neil said he went to the ravens to protect andrew:
Andrew clapped a hand over his mouth, smothering the rest of his words, and Neil knew he'd failed.
25. the king's men, chapter 2, when andrew goes to get neil from the library:
Fingers digging into the back of his skull startled him awake. He grabbed for a gun, for a knife, for anything close enough to buy him room to flee, and sent the computer mouse skidding across the table. Neil stared blankly at it, then at the screen in front of him. Fingers clenched into a fist in his hair and Neil didn't resist as Andrew forcibly tilted his head back.
26. the king's men, chapter 2, when neil got between matt and andrew when andrew went after matt for hitting kevin:
He used his body and momentum to shove Andrew back. He expected Andrew to hold his ground, but Andrew let himself get pushed and flicked Neil an unconcerned look.
27. the king's men, chapter 2, when neil protested that he could still walk when wymack says he doesn't want neil to move too much because of his injuries:
Andrew dug a fingernail into the hollow of Neil's throat until he had Neil's undivided attention. "Sit down and be still." Neil batted Andrew's hand away and turned back to the couch.
28. the king's men, chapter 2, when neil protested that wymack was benching him because of his injuries:
Neil forgot the rest of his argument when Andrew pinched his wrist. A bolt of fire popped through his fingers and he snatched his hand away as fast as he could.
29. the king's men, chapter 3, when andrew sees neil's scars for the first time (lots of touches here):
He got his shirt over his head and to his elbows before Andrew got tired of watching him struggle and tugged the shirt loose. [...] Andrew reached for the bandages on Neil's wrists, and Neil let him rip tape and gauze off. [...] On Neil's right shoulder was a burn scar, courtesy of getting smacked by a hot iron. Andrew put his left hand to it, fingertips lining up perfectly with the raised bumps the iron's holes had left behind. His right thumb found the puckered flesh from a bullet. [...] "This," Andrew dug his fingers harder into the iron mark, "is not from a life on the run." [...] Andrew was quiet a long time, then dropped his hand to the slashes across Neil's gut.
30. the king's men, chapter 9, when they talk on the roof and andrew gives neil a key to his new car:
Andrew dug a finger in Neil's cheek and forcibly turned his head away. "Don't look at me like that. I am not your answer, and you sure as fuck aren't mine."
31. the king's men, chapter 9, when andrew kisses him for the first time:
With that, Andrew caught Neil's face in his hands and leaned in. [...] Andrew kissed him like this was a fight with their lives on the line, like his world stopped and started with Neil's mouth. Neil's heart stuttered to a stop at the first hard press of lips against his and he reached up without thinking. His hand made it as far as Andrew's jaw before he remembered Andrew didn't like to be touched. Neil caught hold of Andrew's coat sleeve instead and knotted his fingers in the heavy wool. The touch was a trigger. Andrew leaned back just enough to say, "Tell me no."
32. the king's men, chapter 9, when neil doesn't say no to the kiss:
He practically shoved Neil's arm away from him and leaned back out of Neil's space.
33. the king's men, chapter 10, when they kiss back in the dorm (cut some of the end of this scene for length):
Neil took the pint from Andrew's unresisting fingers, stacked it on top of his, and leaned in. He stopped shy of actually kissing Andrew, not daring to touch him until Andrew gave him a green light. Andrew's expression didn't change but there was a subtle shift in his body's tension that told Neil he'd gotten Andrew's attention. Neil lifted a hand but stopped it a safe difference from Andrew's face. Andrew caught hold of his wrist and squeezed in warning. [...] For a second Neil thought Andrew would push him away and be done with this. Andrew did push, but he followed Neil down. The short carpet was rough against Neil's knuckles where Andrew pinned his hand over his head. Neil couldn't complain when Andrew was an unyielding weight on top of him. He started to reach for Andrew again but stopped himself halfway there. Andrew snagged that hand too and held it down out of the way. "Stay," Andrew said, and leaned down to kiss him.
34. the king's men, chapter 10, when neil asks andrew to let something in after the foxes win and move onto round three of finals:
Andrew pushed Neil out of the way and slid off the car.
35. the king's men, chapter 11, when neil and andrew are alone in the dorm again, after andrew talks about how he hasn't figured out which neil is the lesser of two evils:
His fingers were cold from the can when he curled them around Neil's chin. [...] Andrew waited until he'd gone still before kissing him. [...] He was cotton-headed and unsteady by the time Andrew pressed his other hand flat against Neil's abdomen. Every nerve ending from his chest down seemed to twitch in response. Neil clenched his hands into fists like that would keep them where they were and let Andrew back him into the wall.
36. the king's men, chapter 11, after neil's phone goes off with his countdown text while they're kissing:
Neil kissed his neck, hoping to distract him, and was rewarded with a startled jolt. That was enough reason to do it again. Andrew pushed his face away, but they were standing too close together for Neil to miss the way he shivered. Andrew kissed him before Neil could say anything about it. Andrew pushed him harder into the wall, mapping him out through his shirt from shoulders to waist and back again. He'd had his hands on Neil's bare skin just a couple weeks ago when he saw Neil's scars, but this felt completely different. This was Andrew learning every inch and edge of him. His hands had never felt this heavy or hot before. Every press and demanding slide of his fingers sent heat curling through Neil's veins.
37. the king's men, chapter 11, when andrew moves neil's hands to touch him while they're kissing:
He hadn't said that aloud, but as if on cue Andrew followed Neil's arms down to his wrists and poked his fingers into Neil's pockets. He was making sure Neil's hands were still there, Neil guessed, so Neil twisted his hands deeper in response. Andrew caught hold of his wrists and squeezed to stop him. After a moment's consideration he pulled Neil's hands free and held them up by his head. He kissed Neil like he wanted to bruise his lips and leaned back to fix Neil with an intense stare. "Just here." "Okay," Neil said, and dug his fingers into Andrew's hair as soon as Andrew's grip went slack. [...] All that mattered now was how easy it was to pull Andrew in for another kiss. Andrew slowly let go of his wrists and placed a hand flat on Neil's chest. They stood like that an age, Andrew testing Neil's control and Neil content to kiss their mouths numb.
38. the king's men, chapter 11, andrew getting neil off for the first time (some of this quote is cut because this scene was too long):
Andrew's hand between his legs was an unexpected weight. Neil didn't realize how tight he twisted his fingers in Andrew's hair until Andrew bit his lower lip in warning. Neil grumbled something incoherent and forcibly loosened his death grip. He thought he tasted blood, but it was a fleeting tang quickly forgotten as Andrew got his button and zipper undone. Andrew wasn't gentle, but Neil didn't want him to be. [...] They stood cheek-to-cheek a minute, an hour, a day, Neil's heart pounding in his temples and overloaded nerves shuddering. Coherent thought came back in lazy, fractured pieces and the first thing Neil was really aware of was how tight Andrew's fingers were digging into his chest. Neil tried to look down, but Andrew gave him a short shove in response. [...] Neil flexed his fingers in Andrew's hair, fixing his grip so he could tug Andrew into a short kiss. Andrew tolerated it for only a moment before leaning back. He wiped his hand on Neil's shirt before tugging at Neil's wrists. Neil obediently let go of him and didn't miss the way Andrew watched him lower his hands.
39. the king's men, chapter 11, when
Andrew pinned him against chilly concrete and worked hot hands under his shirt.
40. the king's men, chapter 11,
Andrew pinched his wrist and took the stick back.
41. the king's men, chapter 11,
"Stop talking," Andrew said, and kissed him.
42. the king's men, chapter 12,
He buried his hands in Andrew's hair and tugged him in for a kiss. It was easy to forget this endless ride and tonight's game with Andrew's hand on his thigh and teeth on his lip.
43. the king's men, chapter 14, in the hotel meeting for the first time after neil was taken:
The weight of a hand on the back of his neck said he'd bought Andrew enough time to reach him. Nathaniel didn't remember closing his eyes, but he forced them open again. He tried straightening, but Andrew caught his shoulder and shoved him to his knees.
44. the king's men, chapter 14, andrew kneeling in front of neil to look at him in the hotel:
Andrew's expression was deceptively calm, but there was iron in his grip when he seized Nathaniel's chin.
45. the king's men, chapter 14, andrew looking over neil's injuries:
Andrew let go of him so he could tug Nathaniel's hood out of the way. He dragged a finger along the lines of tape keeping the myriad of bandages in place as if looking for the best place to start. He tore the gauze off Nathaniel's right cheek first, exposing the striped lines left by Lola's knife. He favored the stitches with a cursory glance before moving on. The tape on Nathaniel's other cheek hurt like hell coming off, since it pulled the skin around his burns, and Andrew froze with his hand a few scant inches from Nathaniel's face.
46. the king's men, chapter 14, andrew looking at the burns and injuries on neil's face:
Andrew pressed two fingers to the underside of Nathaniel's chin to turn his head. Nathaniel let himself be guided and said nothing while Andrew looked his fill. When Andrew dropped his hand and clenched it in Nathaniel's hoodie, Nathaniel risked looking back at him. There was violence in Andrew's eyes, but at least he hadn't shoved Nathaniel away yet.
47. the king's men, chapter 14, when neil tells andrew why he didn't say anything about his father's men to protect the foxes and that he didn't know they'd already planned a riot:
Nathaniel still had his hands up by Andrew's face, so he lightly tapped a thumb against the bruise at Andrew's eye.
48. the king's men, chapter 14, when abby tries to approach when she sees neil's face:
He caught hold of Nathaniel to turn his face forward again and shot Abby a look so vicious she stopped in her tracks.
49. the king's men, chapter 14, when neil tries to get andrew to focus on him and not abby:
Nathaniel gave Andrew's hair a cautious tug. Andrew resisted the first two attempts but finally let Nathaniel drag his attention back where it needed to be.
50. the king's men, chapter 14, when abby backs off:
He didn't hear her step back but he knew she did by the way Andrew's death grip on his skull relaxed. Nathaniel kept one hand buried in Andrew's hair but finally lowered the other.
51. the king's men, chapter 14, when neil tells andrew what happened to his father:
He crossed a precarious line and pressed two fingers to Andrew's chest over his heart.
52. the king's men, chapter 14, when neil says he'll leave if andrew doesn't want him:
Andrew hooked his fingers in the collar of Nathaniel's sweatshirt and tugged just enough for him to feel it.
53. the king's men, chapter 14, when browning keeps interrupting their time with neil:
Andrew tugged Nathaniel's hoodie and said in German, "Get rid of them before I kill them."
54. the king's men, chapter 14, on the car ride back from the interrogation:
Neil sat in the backseat with Andrew and toyed with the bandages on his face. Andrew popped the back of his head when he realized what Neil was doing and ignored Neil's scowl.
55. the king's men, chapter 14, when neil starts panicking when he sees his injuries when abby changes his bandages:
Neil didn't know what sound he made but Andrew's fingers were a sudden and unforgiving weight on the back of his neck. Andrew pushed him forward and held him down. Neil tried to breathe but his chest was as tight as a rubber band ready to snap.
56. the king's men, chapter 14, after andrew gets neil to calm down:
He went limp and let Andrew pull him back upright.
57. the king's men, chapter 15, when andrew is trying to get neil ready for a shower while matt is still in the room:
Andrew waited until he was seated before lifting the bottom edge of Neil's hoodie. He raised it an inch or two, then checked another spot, and finally poked his hand up under the edge.
58. the king's men, chapter 15, when neil struggles getting undressed for a shower:
Andrew gave him only a second before peeling the sleeves off his arms one at a time.
59. the king's men, chapter 15, andrew putting the bags over his bandages and injuries:
Andrew pulled a garbage bag over each arm, tore the excess edges off, and taped the jagged ends to Neil's biceps. He tugged at both bags to check for any give and added another layer of tape to be sure. When Neil's arms were good, Andrew started on his face. He picked up one of the plastic ends he'd torn off, folded it over and over in on itself, and taped it over one of Neil's cheeks like a shiny black bandage. Neil was pretty sure Andrew put more tape than plastic on Neil's face, but Neil wasn't going to complain. Andrew finished his other cheek and inspected his handiwork. Neil guessed he was satisfied with the end result because Andrew tossed the scissors and roll of tape off to one side.
60. the king's men, chapter 15, when neil tries to secure the blanket around his shoulders but can't because of the bags on his hands:Â
Andrew watched him try twice, then pushed his hands aside and did it for him.
61. the king's men, chapter 15, when getting into the shower:
Andrew studied his chest with a bored look, but the fingers he pressed to Neil's scars were a heavy and lingering weight.
62. the king's men, chapter 15, in the bathroom before the shower:
Neil leaned in to kiss him, needing to know if Andrew would lean away or push him back. Instead Andrew opened his mouth to Neil without hesitation and slid his hand up Neil's chest to his throat. Kissing hurt his injured cheeks but Neil fought to ignore that twinging pain. It'd only been a couple days since those kisses on the bus but right now it felt like forever.
63. the king's men, chapter 15, after kissing, before showering:
"You are a mess," Andrew said against Neil's lips.
64. the king's men, chapter 15, getting in the shower:
Neil stepped on the hems of his pants to get them started in coming off, but Andrew did most of the work stripping him. It was awkward being naked in front of someone else, his scars and bruises on full display, but the uncomfortable curl in Neil's gut was eased somewhat by the detached way Andrew handled him.
65. the king's men, chapter 15, hair washing:Â
A hand in his hair jarred him from his thoughts and he cracked his eyes open to see Andrew standing in front of him. Andrew hadn't bothered to get undressed aside from stripping his bands and shoes off. Water plastered his black shirt to him, and small streams raced down his temples and over his cheeks to drip off his chin. Neil reached for his face, remembered the bags just in time, and frowned a bit in annoyance. Andrew pushed his hand aside and yanked the shower curtain closed.
66. the king's men, chapter 15, not washing anymore (ended this quote early but we all know what happens next):Â
Andrew got Neil's hair washed efficiently, if not gently, but by the time he moved on to Neil's body there was more kissing than cleaning. Andrew made the mistake of turning his face away at one point, so Neil chased water down the side of Andrew's neck. Andrew's fingers clenched convulsively on Neil's sides as a shudder wracked Andrew's frame. [...]
67. the king's men, chapter 15, after the shower:Â
Andrew scrubbed him dry, careful around his injuries and too-vigorous everywhere else, and peeled the dripping bags from Neil's arms and face. Andrew ran a considering finger along the bandages on Neil's left arm before helping Neil into the loosest clothes he owned.
68. the king's men, chapter 15, first night on vacation with the foxes:
Andrew wasn't far behind him, and together they got Neil changed out for bed. [...] Despite his reservations, there was something painfully familiar about the weight of another body in his bed. Less familiar was the way it felt being pushed deeper into the mattress, Andrew's hands on his shoulders and tongue in his mouth, but that was something Neil could definitely get used to. [...] He buried his unease and confusion deep and worked bandaged fingers into Andrew's hair. He didn't care how much it hurt so long as he could pull Andrew's elbow. Andrew wrenched out of his grip but stopped moving.
69. the king's men, chapter 15 (the second one), after andrew confronts katelyn in the library:
Neil let him get to the railing overlooking the campus pond before catching hold of Andrew's elbow. Andrew wrenched out of his grip but stopped moving.
70. the king's men, chapter 15 (the second one), after asking how andrew can stand to be with neil after everything he'd been through:
Then Andrew was back, as calm and uncaring as always, and he caught Neil's wrist to push his hand to his side. He dug his fingers in before letting go, not quite hard enough to hurt, and said, "That's why."
71. the king's men, chapter 15 (the second one), when they're alone after winning a game and the rest of the team celebrated:
Andrew was ready when Neil turned back to him, and he caught Neil's collar to pull him down. Neil planted one hand against the rough carpet to keep himself leveraged off Andrew's body. The other he buried in the beanbag near Andrew's head. Andrew dragged a hand down Neil's arm from his shoulder to his wrist.
72. the king's men, chapter 15 (the second one), when neil told andrew he's not a pipe-dream:
Neil ignored that dismissal because Andrew was already pulling him down again. They kissed until Neil felt dizzy, until he wasn't sure he could hold himself up anymore, and then Andrew pulled Neil's hand off the beanbag chair. He held it up away from them for an eternity, then slowly pressed it flat against his chest and let go. Andrew tensed up underneath Neil's hand but relaxed before Neil could pull away.
73. the king's men, chapter 16, at eden's twilight:
The club was too loud for Neil to hear Andrew's approach, but suddenly Andrew was pressed into his side by the crowd.
74. the king's men, epilogue, when neil realizes he has everything he wants:
Now he couldn't help but smile and pull Andrew in.
My poor boy Aaron...
Maybe someone already have asked the question, but why in The Foxhole slasher, Andrew is the one who works in infirmary(instead of Aaron). I think it's for Andrew starts to trust Neil earlier. Because here we only have the summer for the plot + the epilogue. But maybe you have another point of view?
Honestly, at first it was indeed intended mostly as a plot device!
As you said, it was easier for Andrew and Neil to bound if Andrew is the one who saved Neil's life, since it made a good excuse for them to interract often (+ Andrew would know for sure Neil is hiding something, because he saw his body covered with scars, it worked perfectly for that context,). Also, I liked the idea that Andrew has to look after people he cares about. It's such a big part of his character in the original books to me (well not in the "medical" sense, but you know what I mean, he is such a devoted person when he has to look after someone).
A lot of my original ideas changed and developed since my first Tumblr post about the slasher fic, and now there is actually an angsty reason behind it, but I can't say it. ; ) The only thing I can tell you is that it is related to the twins' past in that version of the story (it will be different compared to canon).
And yeah, Aaron indeed dreamed to become a med student, it's just that something happened that shatered his dreams. đ
in honor of that post going around about andrew becoming a lawyer once he retires
i raise you, once neil motherfucking josten is allowed to retire from exy and his dues are paid: he becomes a math professor
just imagine that
him receiving a letter one day, when he's in his mid forties, from ichirou, saying that he's paid his debt, that he's free to do what he wants
and neil, bless his heart, instead of allowing himself some much needed and deserved rest, thinks, what else could i make a living out because god forbid he does nothing with his days
(cue andrew screaming into a pillow somewhere)
and like that he goes back to university, gets a degree in teaching maths however that's called, and suddenly they're professor in maths husband with lawyer husband
(honestly that's so hot of them)
like imagine, you're an accountant student, getting ready for your calculus class (or some other difficult physics or math class), your classmate turns to you
"hey did you hear mr. thompson retired? it was about time not gonna lie, but i heard from some girls that he was some messed up looking guy, these people have lost their minds hiring thugs now"
and you nod bc what else are you supposed to do
and you sit there waiting, until five minutes from the start of the class, he walks in in all his auburn scarred glory, your exy idol, the guy who you followed until he retired and dropped off the face in the earth, and you think what the fuck is neil josten doing here
and then
"hello everyone, my name is neil josten, im your new [advanced mathematics] professor, today we're just gonna check the syllabus"
iconic
yo so like do you think neil josten smoked weed to deal with phantom pains
âMy name is Neil Josten, and Iâm this cityâs one â and only?â Spider-manâ
Keep reading
Do you have anything for settings outside of cannon?? Like au's or completely different universes
(Preferably neil centered but not exactly a necessity)
Ahhh there are many amazing AUs in our fandom, and of course a high percentage star Neil Josten. Generally, canon themes are still woven throughout the stories. Also check out AUs on our tags page where you can explore by theme. -A
single parent aus here
more band aus here
sitcom/romcom vibes here
long no exy aus here
new Hogwarts aus here
staff recs Mermay here
florist/tattoo artist andreil here
andreil enemies to lovers here
famous Neil (no exy) here
Neil as barista/waiter/bartender here
Neil with wings and lots of magic here
Oblivious ace-disaster Neil here
quirky Neil like âWUTBFâ/âQuicksandâ here
fics like âA Different Matterâ here
âNeilâs Guide to Stalking Your Neighborâ here
âDear Advice Guyâ here (complete)
âThe bittersweet between my teethâ here
âHarder, Better, Faster, Strongerâ here
âPoint Nemoâ here
âstillâ here
â12 Ways to Woo a Minyardâ and âDeadly Affectionsâ here
Perennial by notyouranswer [Rated T, 11373 Words, Complete, 2023]
Neil downloaded a dating app (at Matt's insistence) to make some friends, but accidentally rejected a stranger right in front of him. Mild chaos ensues leading to conversations over coffee and a walk in the park.
tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: bullying
Into The Deep by Fortheloveofexy [Rated E, 21435 Words, Incomplete, Updated June 2023]
Neil Josten stares at the large building in front of him, his mouth twisted into a small frown. Yesterday, Browning had handed him a manila folder containing his new name, his new life. Included in that file had been a note, the same slightly crumpled note heâs holding in his hand now, with the name of his new employer. Foxhole Aquarium. Ask for David Wymack.
tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: animal abuse, tw: implied/referenced character death, tw: blood, tw: panic attacks
NB: fic art of merAndrew by @fortheloveofexy
Only Fools Fall. by Random2002 [Rated T, 19789 Words, Incomplete, Updated Feb 2023]
Neil tests how faithful his clients partners are. Roland is a client; he's worried about his boyfriend. It isn't long until Neil notices some serious rifts in the relationship he is meant to test.
tw: child abuse
White Hands by doodlingstuff [Rated T, 23308 Words, Complete, May 2023]
Neil's life isn't exactly a life except for Stuart, trying to cheer him up, and his paintings, whenever he's inspired. Andrew's life isn't exactly a life except for his family and his volunteering work, keeping him afloat as the time goes by. When Andrew stumbles into Neil's life unwillingly, both will learn one day at a time that they still have reasons to fight and dreams to fulfill. --- Another take on Artist!Neil and Bartender!Andrew full of soft and fluff.
tw: implied/referenced csa, tw: heavily referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced self harmÂ
If Neil, Then Fox by AlrightDarlin (WhoopsOK) [Rated T, 12838 Words, Complete, 2023, Locked]
Neil Jostenâs machine warns him Aaron Minyard needs his help, but Neil isnât prepared for the way Andrew Minyard is about to turn his life upside down.
tw: murder, tw: canonical character death, tw: implied character death, tw: drug use, tw: violence
Professor Neil series by HalfpintPeach [Rated G/T, Collection with 2 complete works, updated Feb 2023]
Part 1: Necessary Losses [T, 9783 Words, Complete, 2023] Neil's grad students invite their Exy-obsessed professor out to one of the most anticipated matches of the Exy Season, the Dallas Palms vs the Denver Yellowjackets. Neil is excited to join to watch his husband and one of his best friends battle it out on the Exy court.
Part 2: Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day [G, 3640 Words, Complete, 2022] Neil has one of the worst days and Andrew is able to make it a little bit better. Welcome to my Professor Neil and Professional Exy Player Andrew world!Â
I'll be a Brand New Day by especiallythezefronposter [Rated T, 15519 Words, Complete, 2017]
Neil meets a man who looks a lot like his least favorite teammate, Aaron Minyard, and it ends up changing his life. (A Winter Soldier AU, because this fandom deserves a Winter Soldier AU)
tw: self harm, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: gun violence, tw: blood, tw: murder, tw: nightmares
Unlucky Lies by Winterlynne_Norvic [Not Rated, 26365 Words. Complete, 2019]
Neil hates being a demon. Andrew hates Neil. Their lives are hell, but maybe with each other it doesn't have to be.
tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: temporary major character death, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: demonic possession, tw: bullying, tw: assault, tw: blood, tw: murder, tw: car accident, tw: canonical character death, tw: eating disorders
Neighbours series by transjorts [Collection, Rated T, Complete, 2021]
Part 1: Cat Burglar [6393 Words, AFTG Exchange Spring 2021] Neil has settled into his quiet life in Palmetto with a job at Barnes and Noble and a friend called Matt. But someone was breaking into his apartment and stealing his stuffed animals. What kind of fuckery is this?
tw: implied/referenced child abuseÂ
Part 2: Foxes and Fruitcake [12819 Words] Neil dives deep into Minyard-Hemmick family drama, plays exy and eats fruitcake.
tw: involuntary outingÂ
You're different than the others by Kml19 [Rated M, 21024 Words, Complete, 2017]
Neil works for the Moriyamas from inside the prisons as a guard, he doesn't think much about his own life, he is just glad that he is alive. That is until he meets a new prisoner that may change how he sees things.
tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: assault
NB: inspired by @requiemofkingsâ artwork of prison guard Neil and inmate Andrew
Allurement by sundowne [Rated E, 20323 Words, Incomplete, Updated May 2023]
"You think I would use my allurement on you?" "You're not?" - A vampire AU in which Neil needs a new goalie and Andrew needs someone to feed from, so they strike a deal.
tw: blood, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced torture
Remember! Proplifting is Shoplifting! by Mystrana [Rated T, 3697 Words, Complete, AFTG Summer Exchange 2022]
Neil works at the garden center. He hates his job. Andrew is an amateur gardener who enjoys tormenting garden center employees. Somehow, he makes Neil's job better.
If You Knew What I Know by interstellarflowers [Rated G, 12361 Words, Complete, 2021]
Neil runs a relationship advice column, and Andrew is a skeptic.
Whiskey Sour by maqicien [Not Rated, 6,870 Words, Complete, 2022]
In which Neil is a bartender and Andrew is the crime lord that owns the bar.
tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: assault, tw: blood/gore, tw: murder
jellyroot and many other causes of catastrophy series by jeanmorexu (papencuts), papencuts [Rated M, Collection with 2 complete works, AFTG Reverse Big Bang 2019]
Part 1: (a comprehensive guide to princes and knights and how not to acquire jellyroot) [10959 Words] Neil is a young prince of Palmetta. When he was just a boy, he was saved by a mysterious kid from a thug. Neil isn't sure who he is, or why he did what he did. That is, until he sees him again and this time, he's going to get some answers.
tw: homophobia, tw: assault
Part 2: united under kingdom, and unto each other [ââ2099 Words]
âCan you imagine what this would do the crown? Backwater boxing matches, associating with drunkards, and criminals⊠These bruises, Andrew, gods⊠People are going to think I beat you.â âNo one is going to think that. Itâs almost assumed that you like me to beat you.â
NB: knight and prince art prompt by @requiemofkings
CVS by anxietycorner [Rated G, 38689 Words, Incomplete, Updated May 2023]
Neil had always worked the night shift alone. A co-worker couldn't hurt, right?
tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: abuse, tw: child abuse, tw: torture, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: ptsd, tw: flashbacks, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: suicidal thoughts, tw: vomit, tw: alcohol, tw: bullyingÂ
Dirtyhands Neil art by @prince-peachie
spiderman au art by @rainbowd00dles
tattoo artist!neil comic by @jordanshenessy here and hereÂ
the little siren au art by @allfortheslay25, wip 1, pre render
jellyfish Neil au comic by @emry-stars-art, also here
pirate Neil art by @heymrstargazer
winged Neil art by @mistykaru here, here, here, here and here
escaped single father Jean with baby Neil art by @estavs
He's absurdly good at things like poker. Like, insanely good. Not only because he's able to cheat and hide his emotions super well, but also because he's a mathematic god to me. Stuff like that relies bot on luck, probability and skill, so Neil manages to almost always win.
Because of this, he's always seen with Allison and Nicky in bars, gambling. They just let him destroy people for money that they'll use on drinks, and he entertains himself with the game.
They both call him "The little ace" as a reference to his sexuality, too
I feel like making a kakegurui au now, shame.
He's also a huge plant lover. He finds the fact that now he can literally grow roots so funny and scary.
Because those plants are his, see? They're growing in his house, the one he shares with Andrew, and they're beautiful and he feels like tearing up everytime one of them blossoms
Neil is also the math tutor of the foxes. Specially the new ones
"LISTEN, IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BE ALLOWED TO PLAY IT HAS TO BE FOR S GOOD REASON, LIKE- BREAKING YOUR LEG OR SOMETHING. IT'S NOT GOING TO BE BECAUSE OF MATHS. COME HERE, BRING A NOTEBOOK"
He's not very charming but he is very patient so he manages to make em understand to a certain degree.
He's unbothered by fashion. But he never wears too much gold.
Because "Fuck Jeremy Knox and his army of care bears"
He gets confused with an underage person quite often.
He and Andrew, actually.
Sometimes, when he can't stand the touch of other people, he brushes his fingers along Andrew's clothes instead
He knows the language of flowers!
He also knows asl
In like, five different languages
One time he almost adopts one of those colorfully brigth and loud parrots, because in his mind, he always associates birds with Ravens. Then he remembers sir and king
He's the nicest person to kids. Like he changes his whole demeanor. He always imagines little Andrew and Renée, and how some kind words can impact in someone's life
He constantly donates to orphanages. Andrew does too, but he never says anything about it
Ichiro is like "You're really spending the 20% of money we give u in random kids?"
Neil very happily nods
"Maybe you really are crazy"
He joins Dan and Matt the day they start buying stuff to make their house a foster home (because Matt has decided to be s stay at home husband now) and he is so scared because they asked him to be there, and he isn't quite sure what the fuck he's supposed to do
But he very quickly starts pointing out stuff
"See, this door needs some better locks. Door always need better locks"
"I would hate a mirror this big without something to cover it sometimes"
"...take that iron out of the kid's bedroom. Trust me. Bad idea"
He is incredibly good at sewing. One time, he makes clothes for the cats
I have more but have this for now
It's very late and I have fever but
Get ready to ruck the canon.
So, Mary
When she ran away, she faked Neil's deathâ or something among those lines
BUT it's also when he's like 15/16 lol
So he somehow ends up in Baltimore (or was it Columbia?? You know the idea, it's where tilda is)
He needs a job, he ends up working in a terrariums
HE'S PERFECT AT IT
His body is so tough that sometimes he just sorta pick the roses up without gloves and doesn't even finch.
He's just such a "brute" that working there is amazing for him
Then, Andrew kill tilda and yada yada.
THEN they need a flower arrangement.
U see where I'm going with this?
Neil gets in there and he's horrible at this part of the jobs because why does everyone cry so much
He's still gotta be there for reasons that I'll remember when I'm better
Him and a Andrew end up skipping the funeral and smocking together in the back of the church
"She was your mom?" "No, she was Aaron's. Tilda was, at best, my bio mother and that's enough of a shame" "My mom died too" "Do you expect me to clap or?"
Do you. Do you see the vision
I saw a wonderful post with 1500 yo merlin that time travel back to Camelot & he hates the fact that there is no coffee, no plumbing,...
But
Hear me out.
Merlin and post return Arthur that BOTH came back to Camelot but it's Arthur that HATES it
Arthur that lived for 30 years in the modern world & got used to it (but at the same time not totally because Merlin is an old man and his home look a lot like your grandpa's home if your grandpa was 1500 yo if you see what I mean. )
Arthur that simply can not live without his morning coffee and simply hates the fact that Merlin doesn't need it (the peak of being a warlock)
Arthur that got used to live in a magical house that was 100% rats-free (except for that two 150 years old pet rats that Merlin keeps, don't ask him. Arthur stopped asking questions about sorcerer and their familiars when Merlin's Owl began to speak. It's rats free where it matter aka NOT in his (their) bed) AND kind of half alive magical house (what do you mean he has to GET UP and ASK to someone to get his warm bath?!)
Arthur that lived his best life with 0 responsibility (except one or two magical quest here and there & the need to feed merlin's (their but Arthur has a dad-getting-a-pet-he-didn't-want behaviour about it) dragons) with his immortal bf/husband/he-is-half-of-my-soul-as-the-poets-say and now has to share his home with other people AND with assholes, spies, assassin's,... Lurking everywhere
Arthur that now understand why Merlin hates it so much when someone think he is a 20 something years old and why he never left the house without his old man/60 years old appearance
Basically Arthur at first being like "it's so nostalgic :D" then "Merlin, I don't care what you do, I want our home backđ©... What do you mean we CAN'T!?! I CAN'T LIVE LIKE THIS?!? "
(this post is somewhat a fellow-up from Merlin actually living for 1500+ years and kind of merlin not looking 20 years old because he is old)
aftg show bloopers like
the scene where Neil throws the glass at Aaron (it's not glass glass, it's that softish, breakable material used in filmmaking that looks like glass) and Aaron's actor ducks too late so it hits him straight in the face. nobody moves for a second (they're still rolling) until Neil's actor moves toward him going "oh my god I'm so sorry" and everyone starts laughing and Aaron's actor is like I'm fine dw
Allison's actress tripping in her heels during what's supposed to be a badass entrance and she drags herself out to redo the take, cursing the shoes
so many bits of the cast just pretending to club each other over the head with their racquets
Coach's actor accidentally switches up a whole bunch of words while shooting one of his inspirational speeches. but he just keeps talking as though he didn't just passionately tell the kids to "get out on that floor and- court- show them how real a Fox floors- plays...after tonight they will- they will not ever discriminate- underestimate you again" and you can hear the Foxes' actors quietly break character one by one in the background
Andrew's actor pulling out a knife to threaten someone but then dropping it and jumping back from it
just. the monsters all piled in the car for a scene and they're all in the zone, waiting for "Action" to be called when something happens and they all crack up in sync
Andrew and Neil's actors on an actual roof, trying to shoot an Andreil Moment but an airplane flies over and they have to wait for it to pass because audio. so in the blooper these two guys are just standing very close to each other, Andrew's hand fisted in Neil's hoodie, staring up at the airplane urging it to get out of the way
in one scene Dan's actress kisses Matt on the cheek as a goodbye before she leaves the room, and right after she does Neil's actor jumps up to kiss his cheek too
they're shooting a night practice scene and Kevin's actor keeps missing the mark and it's just a bunch of two second clips of him on set of the court, groaning and swearing and oof-ing. after he misses the action for like the tenth time he just turns to make direct eye contact with the camera, his face comically blank
(in the background you can hear Neil's actor go "thank goodness for editing and all that magic, eh?")
Andrew's actor forgets his line during the scene where the Foxes meet the Ravens at the banquet. he gets to the "Jean. Jean Valjean" line and then completely blanks, going "Jean Valjean. hello Jean Valjean. I'm supposed to say something to you now Jean Valjean. i do not remember what"
the actors for Aaron, Kevin, Andrew and Nicky all being crammed onto that couch in the lounge the way the monsters actually do and falling asleep on each other in between takes
Neil's actor is British who speaks in an American accent but one time accidentally lets the accent slip during a scene where he uses the phrase "strongest goalkeeper". he cuts himself off and it's silent for a beat and then he softly repeats "goalkeeper" to himself in an exaggeratedly British accent and cracks everyone up. Kevin's actor, who himself naturally has an Irish accent, goes "this is South Carolina, love"
it's a night shoot and it's cold and Aaron's actor steals Andrew's actor's (his brother) scarf going "how come you get a scarf and i don't. Aaron is getting the scarf for this scene"
Kevin and Neil's actors doing a scene where they get all up in each other's faces. and then start leaning in too much and make as though they're going to start kissing
just a solid two minutes of Neil and Andrew's actors fighting bugs away from their faces throughout various rooftop scenes
Nicky's actor being the mf king of improvised one-liners (in true Nicky fashion) and just constantly causing EVERYONE to break cause his quips are so random
not really a blooper but they're behind the camera, waiting for something to be set up, and Renee's actress has an acoustic guitar and she and some of the others make up really bad jingles for all the characters
Dan's actress is most likely to fumble her lines or trip over her tongue and she always does like a weird dance to shake herself out
Aaron's actor looking straight into the camera with a shiner blooming over half his face due to a badly executed "fight" scene: let it be known. here on the set of All for the Game, i do my own stunts
(his brother in the background: you DORK. Aaron's actor: shut up or I'm telling Mom you punched me in the face)
Kevin's actor doing a scene (perhaps that one on the bus in tfc) where he's downing alcohol and he's expecting the director to call cut at a certain point or tell him when he can stop drinking but that doesn't happen so he just kind of confusedly chugs the whole bottle and then the director goes "you didn't need to do all that but we got it thanks" and Kevin's like ?? but Neil's actor, who's in the scene, is stood there with his eyebrows raised, very impressed, going "oh my god that was amazing"
Dan's actress slipping on a line and then banging her head against the chest of Matt's actor in frustration and he just rubs her back, grinning
not a blooper but Neil's actor recites the Riko roast flawlessly and as soon as they call "Cut" on it he gets a little sitting ovation from everyone. even Riko's actor is like yeah okay shutting the fuck up and leaving you alone now
Neil's actor actually struggling to get the seal off the ice cream container in that one scene. he fake-struggles with it for a few moments and then starts actually struggling and looks over to the production people and goes "the bloody thing is actually not coming off"
so many bloopers of various cast members having too much fun hitting others upside the head like they do in the books
Andrew's actor accidentally spilling the tray of drinks at Eden's
Allison's actress being the one who can make others break character without getting caught herself
Matt's actor being the one who makes everyone, including himself, break character but doesn't get in trouble because literally everyone is cracking up
however. when they get into Moods, especially during night shoots, and they have scenes together, Matt and Neil's actors are IMPOSSIBLE. to work together. they just cannot control themselves. everyone hates them
see also: Kevin and Matt's actors. Nicky and Allison's. terrible pairings for long days.
there's a scene with coach and the monsters and after like the fifth time they restart coach turns to look at the camera and pours himself a drink using the prop alcohol while going "parenting....is tough"
anyway. call this an au of an au
Do you have any very romantic Andreil? In character, but fics of them growing together and finding where their sharp edges fit together without hurting each other. I dunno i was just rereading Trust Fall (and Welcoming Arms) and Progress Comes in Small Steps and i had a need for more. Can be au or post canon or whatever! Thank yâall; iâm grateful for everything you do!!
Andreil fitting their broken edges together and healing is so satisfying to read and good for the soul! This ask took us a long time because life kept happening so we had less time to read fic and for the library. Then we started to worry that we could not do this topic justice, and that made it so much harder to post an answer. We welcome reader recs in the comments. -A & S
âprogress comes in small stepsâ series here
âTrust Fall (And Welcoming Arms)â here
âHold me close, in fact bury meâ hereÂ
âright side of rock bottomâ here
âSophomore Slumpâ (since updated) here
âon the tip of my tongue (say something)â series here Â
âthe icarus to your certaintyâ here
âI can't make you love me (if you don't)â here
âoverturn the violenceâ here
âUnspokenâ here
âlessons in trustâ here
âEvery Choice Leads to Youâ here
âI Just Want Youâ here
âAndreil: Into The Futureâ series here
âI Will Always Choose Youâ series here
âstop the clocksâ here
âBrokenâ series here
the most romantic smut here
andreil getting married here
fave andreil breakup/make-up here
andreil dramatic reunions here
Andrew is soft about Neil here
Neil professes his love for Andrew here
recs for getting comfortable with sex/exploring sexuality here
flashes of intimacy by mostly_maudlin [Rated T, 7241 Words, Incomplete, Updated Feb 2023]
a series of andreil flashfics on touch & closeness.
NB: find the art by @emry-stars-art that inspired ch. 13 of this fic here
paradise by saturnwaves [Rated E, 38360 Words, Complete, 2022]
Neil and Andrew take a very well deserved vacation.
tw: explicit sexual contentÂ
Artist!Neil AU series by Fortheloveofexy [Rated G/E, Collection, Complete, 2021]
Part 1: May We Meet Again [G, 10732 Words]
Neil hurriedly pulls out his sketchbook and crosses the street. âExcuse me,â he says in fluid German, waving his hand to catch the short blonde's attention. Heâs soundly ignored right up until heâs next to the manâs table. âHi, sorry to bother you,â he smiles politely, âBut I was wondering if I could sketch your portrait?â
tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon
Part 2: Paint Our Lives In Color [E, 41386 Words]
It's been two weeks since Neil followed Andrew to the States, and life couldn't get any better. Neil has never really known what home feels like, but he imagines it must be something like this.
Or; Neil settles into his new life, makes some new friends and learns a little about the meaning of family.
Set after "May We Meet Again" and before "And May We Never Part"
tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: panic attacks, tw: ptsd, tw: anxiety
Part 3: The Past, Stained Red [Not Rated, 4443 Words]
It had started out as such a normal, innocuous day. A peaceful morning, so far from the shadows of his past that he could almost pretend it hadnât happened.
tw: panic attacks, tw: implied/referenced rape noncon, tw: vomiting, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced self harm
Part 4: And May We Never Part [E, 3241 Words]
A year has passed since the day they first met, and Andrew doesn't shy away from Neil's perceptive gaze anymore. In fact, he finds comfort in it. Being seen by Neil has become its own form of safety. The world may look unkindly on Andrew Minyard, but in the eyes of his lover, his partner, his person, he doesn't need to hide. Neil sees him and loves him for exactly who he is.
Maybe that's what gives him the courage to do what he does today.
(Set after "Paint Our Lives In Color")
tw: explicit sexual content
Part 5: My Love For You Runs Blue [E 3321 Words]
It had been a shock how much he liked this, when he and Neil had first tried doing things this way. Andrew had expected to hate it, or a best, to be neutral about it. He'd wanted to try anyway, just to prove he could. Just to prove that he could have this.
The knowledge that not only could he have this, but he could enjoy it too had been nothing short of a revelation
(Set several years after "And May We Never Part")
tw: explicit sexual content
NB: this may not be all of it, but you can find art for this fic by @fortheloveofexyâ here, here, and here
Shut Up, This is Love series by lady_flash [Rated T/M/E, Collection, Updated Jan 2023]Â
Part 1: I Wanna Get Better [M, 40125 Words, Complete, 2021]
I didn't know I was broken 'til i wanted to change
I wanna get better, better, better, better,
I wanna get better
Or, Andrew persuades Neil to give Dr. Betsy Dobson a chance and the decision starts to change their relationship in ways they didn't expect.
tw: panic attacks, tw: urge to self harm, tw: implied/referenced noncon, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced nonconsensual drug use, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: violence, tw: alcohol, tw: explicit sexual content  Â
Part 2: Wake Up to Your Sunset by lady_flash [M, 49047 Words, Complete, 2023]
Neil and Andrew are living apart. And it's fine. Except when it isn't.
tw: involuntary outing, tw: homophobia, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: victim blaming, tw: self harm, tw: implied/referenced suicide attempt, tw: alcohol, tw: violence, tw: explicit sexual content
Part 3: Bunny [T, 6541 Words, Complete, 2022]
How each of the original Foxes found out that Andrew likes to call Neil "Bunny".
That's it, that's the fic.
Part 4: Hop, Little Bunny [E, 1855 Words, Complete, 2022]
Happy (slightly belated) birthday to my fellow Scorpio, Andrew Minyard. Here's some pwp just for you.
tw: explicit sexual content
Roadside Motels (a The Little Things remix) by static_abyss [Rated M, 7108 Words, Complete, AFTG Remix 2020]
Neil's well aware that this is the first time he and Andrew are away from the others. And the idea that there's no one but Andrew for miles sets a low heat in Neil's stomach. They're by themselves on the road and Neil isn't sure what to expect. But he figures he'll know by the end of the week whether this trip was a good idea.
Thorns by mostly_maudlin [Rated E, 17693 Words, Complete, 2022]
Part 2 of Five Hours Away
Andrew and Neil are used to surviving. They are not used to people coming back.
Itâs Neilâs senior year, and the five hour drive separating them comes with obstacles they couldn't anticipate. But theyâre trying.
Theyâll do better.
tw: explicit sexual content
Buried in the weight of your arms by kenkatsuki [Rated T, 3595 Words, Complete, 2017]
Neil grasped tightly at Andrew and hoped to convey all he felt towards the other man. It was so much. Too much. He wasn't sure how it was possible to feel so much for a person when he had learned all his life that feelings were dangerous and risky things, better to be held at bay.
But Andrew had come into his life and Neil would have to lose his fingers and hands and arms to let go of him. Maybe not even then.
No matter what happened they would always find the way back to each other.
mind the angels my love (mind also those words) by skysolos [Rated G, 643 Words, Complete, 2021]
Andrew Minyard has never been good with words. But for Neil Josten, he would try to.
Andrew caught Neil's face in his hands and leaned in art by @laurafromnowhere
Neil kissing Andrewâs scars art by @flockeinc
Iâm not a pipe dream art by @colourofmagic
andreil book scene art by @stopitsaya
happiness for Neil Josten art by @masslowart on instagram