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Alex Hunt

A lovely friend of mine, _kitten_reads (Instagram), gifted me this beautiful portrait of Alex by georgetarts (Instagram). Alex absolutely loves this time of year and will participate in all the activities there are. I'm so in love with this portrait and how ready she is to get/keep going. That smile can convince even Ebenezer Hunt to join in on the fun. Matching sweaters? Only for his Alex. Letters to Santa? Well that might take a little more... cue Felicity's little smile with Alex's beautiful eyes! ❤️

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How many blogs do you have?

Choices? or in general?

In general...

I honestly have no idea. I have a few different "main" blogs/accounts that have several "side" blogs each... 25-30...40 🙈🙈🙈, maybe??? (I wish I was exaggerating but it really could be that high... before @loveofafangirl, I had a side blog for every little hyperfixation I had... there were a lot.) I've also been on tumblr since it started so I've been on this Hellsite a long time.

Choices...

@LoveAlexHunt (main)

@theartoflovingthomashunt (Thomas Hunt Only)

@storyofmychoices (Everything Choices)

@choicesmonthlychallenge (Challenge blog)

@choicesfandomappreciation (Appreciation Blog)

@choicesfandomevents (*not active, just placeholding the name incase I want to change the monthly challenge blog's name since it's really more fandom events now than just monthly chalenges)

So five(ish)

That I actively use...

The first five above, +: @fueledbycoffee ; @loveofafangirl ; @thelifeofbaronzemo

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All I Want Is You

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Pairing: Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer (F!OC) Book: Red Carpet Diaries (Post-Book 3) Word Count: ~500 Rating: General: no warnings Prompts: @choicesdecember2022 love, @choicesrcd2022 travel, @choicesflashfics “Let’s stay in today and watch Christmas movies.”, @choicesholidays I’m so glad we found each other (general mood); @choicesficwriterscreations : OTP takes a holiday trip

Synopsis: Thomas and Alex are ready for their holiday trip (or are they?).

"Is that it?"

Alex looked at the suitcases stacked near the door, ready for their vacation. Her mind drifted to the still unpacked bags upstairs from the whirlwind press tour she had returned from the previous day. She exhaled a quiet sigh, nodding her head. "That's it."

Her indifferent tone caught him off guard. She was typically the enthusiastic one. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." She shook her head, a smile spreading on her face. "I'm fine. Let's go." She grabbed the bag nearest her and started toward the door. 

Thomas moved in front of her, his hand covering hers, pushing the luggage away. "I know you, and this is not you. Please tell me what is troubling you, my love."

"Nothing, really," she insisted. "I'm fine. Promise." 

"Alex."

Her forced smile fell at the sound of the concerned tone in her name.

"I'm just tired," she admitted, her gaze drifting down. 

"Do you want to cancel the trip?" His finger curled under her chin, lifting her eyes back to him. "Just say the word."

"No, I'm really looking forward to a holiday with you. We need it."

"If you're sure that's what you want."

"I am."

His brow quirked at her. "Why don't I believe you?"

"Honestly, the thought of traveling, of driving, of getting on another plane...." She sighed again, realizing there was no escaping it. "Right now, all I want is you and a night of cuddling. I want to put on something comfy, curl up with you on the couch, and watch Hallmark movies."

"Okay," he agreed, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. 

"We can't!" Alex protested, looking back at their luggage. 

"Why not?"

"What about our trip?"

"We can go tomorrow, or even the day after, whenever you are ready." 

"Really?" Her eyes lit up at the thought of just getting a night of rest.

"Whatever you need." He pressed a kiss to her forehead. 

She wrapped her arms around him, laying her head on his chest. Warmth spread through her as he held her close, kissing the top of her head. "This is what I need," she admitted softly. "Just one night of nothing but this."

"Then it's settled," he decided. "Let's stay in today and watch Christmas movies."

"Are you sure? I know you were looking forward to the trip."

"I'm certain. I can't imagine a more perfect vacation than spending it with you in my arms."

"Even if you have to suffer through some Hallmark movies?" She chewed her lower lip, looking up at him with hope-filled eyes.

The joy and relief in her eyes were all he needed to see. That was her; that was his Alex. "Only for you, my love, only for you."

Thank you for reading. I have a really cute art of these two enjoying movie night on the couch, but I decided to post it separate. So keep an eye out for that.

As always your support means the world to me and I can't thank you enough. 💖💖💖

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A New Kind of Holiday

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Characters: Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer Hunt(F!OC) Book: Red Carpet Diaries Word Count: <500 Rating/Warnings: Teen due to the slightest hit of ns*w Prompts: ​@choicesmonthlychallenge: create your own holiday

Synopsis: Alex introduces Thomas to a new, but very important holiday.

"No," she pouted as the warmth of his body shifted away. "Don't!"

She attempted to follow his movement, lazily tossing her arms around him. "Don't go."

"I must, my love."

"No, you don't," she mumbled groggily, laying her head on his chest to keep him there.

"As much as I wish that were true—" His fingers threaded tenderly through her hair. "—work beckons."

"But—" she hummed, her drowsy thoughts fluttering away.

The corner of his lip tugged up at the sight of her fighting to stay awake to be with him. "But what?"

"It's a holiday." She nodded to agree with herself. "You get to stay here."

"Is it now? I must have missed it."

"You must've... It's a special important one too."

"Oh, is it now? What pray tell is this special, important holiday?"

Alex snuggled closer to him, savoring the lulling rhythm of his heart. "I'm pretty sure it's National Stay in Bed with Your Wife Day."

"Is that so?" His brow arched as she nestled into him.

"Mmhmm."

"How does one celebrate this occasion?"

"You stay right here and don't move. It's very easy; just stay in bed with your wife. Work later."

He stifled the growing chuckle rising in his chest. "Anything else?" His hand drifted down her back and over her hips, dipping in the valley between her thighs. "Are there specific activities to celebrate this day?"

She pressed a kiss to his chest, her body warming in response. "That's for later."

"So this holiday has an itinerary?"

"Yes." She interlaced her fingers with his, bringing his arm around her waist once more. "Sleep and cuddles now. Other activities later."

"Okay." He leaned forward, brushing a kiss on the top of her head.

"You'll stay?"

"How can I not? It's National Stay in Bed with Your Wife Day."

"Thank you."

He reached for his phone on his nightstand, still holding Alex in his other arm. "Let me just text my assistant director to let them know I'll be late."

"Very late."

"Very late," he confirmed.

Alex smirked proudly, her fingers playing softly with the hair on his chest. "Look at that, Mr. Hunt is going to be late... again. And he texts! What is this world coming to?"

Thomas shook his head, unable to suppress the smile on his face. He finished his text, turning his phone on do not disturb. He settled back into bed, his arms wrapping safely around his wife. "My view of the world has shifted. There's more than work and my art—" He drew soft circles on her skin, mesmerized by how peaceful she looked sleeping in his arms. "—There's you."

"I must be pretty special then," she murmured, fighting the weight of her fatigue.

He nuzzled his face into her, letting his eyes close as he savored being with her. "You must be."

Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed this silly little story. I imagine that Alex would create many holidays throughout the year... though, I can't blame her. Everyday should be stay in bed with Thomas Hunt day *dreamy sigh*

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Thomas Hunt because of reasons

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Spring Forward

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Characters: Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer (F!OC) Book: Red Carpet Diaries, early in their relationship Word Count: ~600 Rating/Warnings: General: Fluff ; no warnings, just Alex being Alex Prompts: ​@choicesmonthlychallenge: believe

Synopsis: Alex gets an unexpected calendar alert.

Her eyes widened as a calendar reminder popped up on her phone screen. "Oh, no!"

"What is it?"

"No! No, no, no, no." She jumped off the couch and ran to his office. Her finger glided down the wall calendar he had hanging up. "I can't believe this. How did I not see this coming?"

"Alex?" He followed quickly behind her. "What's wrong?"

"Tomorrow's the second Sunday in March." She shook her head, reading the small words preprinted in the box.

"Is that a problem?"

"YES! Don't you know what that means?"

"Clearly not."

"Spring forward! Daylight savings!"

"I'm not following."

"Daylight savings is tonight, well tomorrow, but kind of tonight if you think about it," she rambled, frantically threading her fingers through her hair.

"Alex?"

"Thomas! It's the forced loss of an hour of sleep. An. Hour. Of. Sleep!"

"Right," he pulled her hands away from her hair, trying to calm her. "In autumn, you gain an hour. It's how it balances out."

"Gaining an hour is fine; losing it is not okay! An hour's less sleep is an hour's less sleep!" She pouted. "I love sleep, Thomas. I need my sleep!"

"That I did know." He nodded in eager agreement with her words, knowing all too well what sleep-deprived Alex was like. There were two things he quickly learned not to get in the way of—sleep and coffee. His hands cascaded softly down her back, his thumb drawing soft circles. "We can go to sleep earlier tonight to make up for it."

"That's not the point! Losing an hour of sleep is just not okay," she insisted again. "Did you know Daylight Savings has been linked to increased accidents and higher health risks, including strokes and heart attacks?"

"That can't possibly be true—"

Alex pulled up an article on her phone, holding it out to him.

"I stand corrected."

"See! It's a bad, bad thing. Two bads!"

"Don't you think you're blowing this a little out of proportion? I know you and sleep have a very intimate relationship; nevertheless, perhaps I can manage to distract you enough that you forget all about it."

"How would you propose to do that?" Her lips pursed, ready to protest.

"We start by not leaving the house to avoid those increased traffic accidents. Instead, we enjoy an evening and day in. I'm quite sure I can help you relax to avoid any unwanted health risks." He tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear before brushing the rest back behind her shoulder. He lingered near her, the heat of his breath tickling her neck.

"How would you do that?" She licked her lips, her deep brown eyes getting lost in his.

His strong hand tenderly cradled her jaw in reply. Lowering his lips to hers, he pressed a gentle kiss to her lips, calming her tension and leaving a warm reminder on her cheeks. He paused there for a moment, savoring her nearness, before pulling her lower lip lightly between his own. His voice was low as he leaned back slowly, "How was that?"

She pressed her fingers to her lips, hiding her growing grin. "An adequate start."

"Only adequate?" His brow rose in challenge. "I suppose we'll have to practice. Although, it might take all night and I know you're already losing sleep. We'll have to reschedule for another time."

Alex's head dipped to the side. "I think I can make an exception."

"Are you sure? I wouldn't want to get in the way—"

"Thomas."

"Yes, Alex."

"Just kiss me already."

"What about Daylight Savings and your sleep? I wouldn't dream of getting in the wa—"

His words were silenced as she wrapped her arms around him, pulling him back to her. For the first time, perhaps it wouldn't be the worst night of the year.

A/N: I feel like out of all my OCs / MCs, Alex would be the one to understand my irrational annoyance and pain. Daylight Savings is my least favorite day of the year. I just want sleep... I say that as I stay up late and avoid sleep like it's my job. It's the principle of the thing? 🙈

Thanks so much for reading. Tags in a reblog, please let me know if you'd like to be added or removed.

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Just some edits of Thomas and Alex Hunt

Not tagging anyone since I know some people don't like these kinds of edits. If they're not for you, please ignore rather than send hate. Thanks!

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Since Thomas and Alex are both well-known public figures, how do they feel about their kids potentially being in the public eye as well?

Thomas and Alex do everything they can to keep their kids out of the press. They released several statements asking that people respect theirs and their children's privacy. They try to raise awareness of the harmful affects of the press on children who didn't ask to be born into this life. They make it known that their children are private citizens who have the right to privacy. Alex is active on social media campaigning against paparazzi of celebrity kids along with Chris Winters.

When they found out they were pregnant they bought a large property away from Hollywood and paparazzi. Their children have an enormous backyard to play in. They have high fences surrounding the property and security cameras. Any paparazzi that trespasses on the property is prosecuted fully and made an example of.

Thomas and Alex also have an arrangement that only one of them is working at a time. They wanted to be a family and raise their children together, not running between locations and bouncing around sets. So with this plan, they are always with their children and each other which helps protect them.

For publications that respect their privacy and wishes, Thomas and Alex occasionally send photos to share, it might be of the kids or just exclusives of Thomas and Alex as a thank you.

They know there will always be those that invade their privacy, but they do their best to ensure Felicity and Vincent have as normal of a childhood as possible given the life they were born into.

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Alex, Thomas, & Bogart be like

Ohmygosh, YES!!!! This is 1000% how it went! I have way to many black lab pictures saved for Bogart fics/edits, but there is always room for one more! Love this! 💖💖💖

Future fic? yes?!

Thanks for sharing this 💖💖💖💖

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I adore seeing different artists bring my favorite couple to life.  😍😍😍 Thank you for this beautiful piece, @somewillwin!

Fan Art: [Hunt x Alex Commissions]

Fanfiction: [Red Carpet Diaries Masterlist]  ||  [Hollywood U Masterlist]

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dx: the Beard [AU]

[Hollywood U Masterlist] || [Red Carpet Diaries Masterlist]  || [Baby Hunt Masterlist] Pairings: Thomas Hunt x Alex (F!OC), Ethan Ramsey x Ellie Shephard (F!MC) Book: Hollywood U x Open Heart (crossover) Rating: General Word Count: <800​

Setting: This takes place in my Hollywood U AU, but much later than anything I’ve written so far. Alex and Hunt are engaged and planning their wedding. Hunt has grown a beard, because– reasons. Ethan is an old friend of Hunt’s whom Alex has met previously. This series begins right before Open Heart book 2.

Synopsis: Alex and Hunt are planning their wedding and waiting on one more RSVP, a certain doctor who has just returned from the Amazon.

– – –

“Call him,” Alex insisted. 

“You know how busy he is. I’m sure he’ll respond when he’s able. He still has another week to reply.” Hunt attempted to keep working. 

“He’s the only person on the list who hasn’t RSVP’d yet,” Alex pressed, her arms folded across her chest. “We’d actually be doing him a favor. If you call, he can just say ‘yes’ or ‘no’, and then he doesn’t have to fill out the card and mail it back.”

“You’re not going to let this go, are you?” Hunt sighed. 

“Would you expect anything different?” Alex questioned proudly as Hunt reached for his phone. “Ooo, FaceTime him so I can say hi too. It’s that icon.”

“As I continue to remind you, an aversion to technology does not equate to a lack of understanding, Alex,” Hunt complained. 

Alex kissed his cheek and moved more closely beside him so they could both be in the camera’s view.

“Hello,” Ethan answered.

“Sorry to bother you. I trust you’re busy,” Hunt began, but Alex quickly cut him off.

“You have a beard now?” Alex marveled. 

Ethan scratched the hair on his face. “I suppose I should shave it before going back to work tomorrow.”

“Clearly, I would disagree!” Alex smirked; her fingers flirted with Hunt’s jawline. “But, more importantly, what does Ellie think? Last we spoke, you were going to ask her to dinner!”

“Ahh,” Ethan expressed. “We never made it that far.”

“What happened?” Alex asked.

“I spent the past two months assisting the W.H.O. with an outbreak in the Amazon. I only returned yesterday,” Ethan started to explain.

“It sounds like you’ve been very busy. Almost too busy to read your mail and reply to invitations,” Hunt stressed, his attention fully on Alex.

“Fine, you were right,” Alex relented. “I suppose curing people in the Amazon is as good of an excuse as any as to why you didn’t RSVP for our wedding.”

“My apologies. I have yet to sort through the accumulation of mail that I returned to,” Ethan acknowledged. “Of course, I will be there.”

“Thank you. See, that wasn’t so hard!” Alex smiled. “With a plus one? …. Wait, you never answered my question–what happened with Ellie?”

“Once I found out that she was going to be a member of my team, I couldn’t put her in a compromising position. When W.H.O. asked me to take a two-month sabbatical to assist them, it seemed fortuitous,” Ethan confessed. “I decided it best to leave.”

“There’s no cure for having emotions, not even distance,” Alex countered. “There is a reason for the expression ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’.”

“Feelings are irrelevant. It is completely inappropriate to pursue a personal relationship with a member of my diagnostics team,” Ethan insisted. “It was a mistake to ever let myself consider allowing anything to happen between us. This is what had to be done.”

“That sounds vaguely familiar.” Alex glanced at Hunt, her eyes warm as he met her gaze. They understood better than most the cost of pursuing a complicated relationship.

Hunt’s thumb caressed her knuckles below her engagement ring. It was proof that some things were worth the fight. “If I might interject. I’m not one to give relational advice that I defer to Alex; however, I know from experience that no matter how much you try to suppress certain emotions they don’t go away on their own, even if you wish they would. I’ve been where you are, my friend. I understand the conflict you feel, torn between what you want and what is expected. It’s not an easy path to follow, but some people are worth the consequences.”

Ethan considered his words thoughtfully. 

“I know it’s against your better judgment, but trust your heart.” Alex’s attention shifted as the doorbell rang. “That’ll be Addison; we’ve got a few wedding errands to run. Just think about what we’ve said. I hope it works out.”

Hunt watched Alex as she left the room. A smile played on his lips. There were moments he still didn’t believe that not only had they made it through everything, but in the not-so-distant future, they would be married. His focus returned to his phone. “We’ve monopolized enough of your time.”

“Hunt, while I’ve got you,” Ethan began before his friend could end the call. “Perhaps I can get your advice on another matter. If I do keep the beard, any tips?”

“Groom regularly and invest in a quality oil. It makes all the difference,” Hunt offered as they continued discussing and comparing their beards.

“And, it’s not too rough? Alex really likes it?” Ethan questioned curiously. 

“Oh, yes,” Hunt smirked. “But, that’s an entirely different set of tips.”

—- 

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Additional Notes:

Special thank you to @the-soot-sprite​ for encouraging me to write this. 

Ellie is named after Jack Shepherd (LOST) not Derek Shepherd (Grey’s). 

I used RCD images for Alex and Hunt just so it matched the style of those of Ethan and Ellie, but they are the HWU characters in the series

If you would like to join the tags let me know. If you are interested in this series and not everything Thomas Hunt, let me know and I’ll make a separate tag list for this series.

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dx:double vision[AU]

Masterlists: [Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer] [Ethan Ramsey x Ellie Shepherd] [Love & Scotch: a crossover series] – – – Pairings: Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer ; Ethan Ramsey x Ellie Shepherd Book: Hollywood U x Open Heart Word Count: ~900 Rating: General Prompt: Tokyo @choicesmarchchallenge

Background: This takes place in my Hollywood U AU... Alex and Hunt are engaged and planning their wedding. Ethan is an old friend who is struggling to keep a professional relationship with the newest member of his diagnostics team *** This is set in OH2 Chapter 3. ***

Synopsis: Ethan calls his friends to share a particularly interesting story from his day. 

Catch up on Love and Scotch

– – –

Hunt reached for his laptop, hearing the notification for an incoming video call. “It’s Ramsey.”

Alex slipped her robe over herself, then settled back on the bed. “You may want to put something on first.”

He walked alongside her kissing her once more before handing her the computer. “I’ll be right back.”

“Hi, Ethan,” Alex answered the call. She bit the corner of her lip as her eyes drifted away momentarily, enjoying her view of Hunt retrieving his clothes.

“It appears as though I have interrupted something?" Ethan questioned his brow arching curiously.

Her focus shifted back to the screen. “What? Uh, no. Sorry! We just got up.” (It was mostly true.)

“Are you feeling well?” He questioned, concern rising on his face. “Are you fatigued? Do you have any other symptoms?”

“We’re quite fine, thank you,” Alex smiled. “I can see why you’d be confused; being stuck in the past has that effect.”

Alex enjoyed the confusion spreading on Ethan’s face. He and Hunt were alike in that when they didn’t understand something immediately, their noses wrinkled and their eyes creased, they both needed to solve every puzzle presented to them.

“We’re in Tokyo,” she offered after letting him ponder her query for a moment. “I was asked to do some last-minute press promotion for my film.”

“Ah, I see” Ethan nodded, now understanding the time zone change and why they would have just woken up.

“My apologies,” Hunt offered, scooting into bed beside Alex, who pouted at his current state of dress. She much preferred the earlier view. “What can we do for you?”

“I actually have an amusing anecdote to share with the two of you,” Ethan started, a smile tugging at his lips.

“Is it about Ellie?!” Alex quickly questioned. Her eyes widened as she leaned a little closer, waiting for details.

“Not entirely, but I suspect you will still find it enjoyable nevertheless,” Ethan insisted.

“Do tell!” She responded cheerfully.

“Had this not happened in the middle of the hospital, I would have reservations about sharing,” Ethan started. He shook his head, thinking back to that moment earlier in the day. “One of my patients was suffering from hallucinations. During an episode when Ellie and I were trying to subdue him, he thought we were old friends of his. He referred to us as Tommy and Alex. Understandably, I thought of the two of you.”

“Tommy,” Alex giggled, nudging Hunt.

“Don’t,” Hunt grumbled. “You know how I loathe that. My name is Thomas.”

“Oh, Tommy boy,” Alex continued as Hunt cringed. His sister had been the only one who could get away addressing him like that, but it didn't stop her from the occasional teasing.

“What an interesting coincidence,” Hunt noted, attempting to ignore Alex's giggling.

“My thoughts exactly,” Ethan agreed. His lip twisted as he contemplated the story, searching for some possible meaning.

“See! Just another sign that you and Ellie are meant to be together,” Alex insisted. “The world is showing you that it’s okay. We made it through the hardships, so can the two of you!”

“I am quite certain the universe had nothing to do with it,” Ethan countered. “It was a passing comment by an ill patient. Nothing more.”

“And yet, you called us to tell us knowing full well I would disagree.” Alex narrowed her eyes at the camera. “You want to be with her, Ethan. Just let it happen.”

“Want has nothing to do with it.” Ethan sighed, running his fingers across his chin thoughtfully.

“You both deserve to be happy,” Hunt offered, nodding his agreement with his fiancée. “Even if that means exploring uncharted and difficult territories. I understand better than most the challenges of a complex workplace romance.”

“It’s not only that. I can’t give her the life she deserves,” Ethan replied, his tone more open than typical. “I'm not a boyfriend or a husband. That’s not who I am. Medicine has always been who I am.”

“Nor am I.” Hunt’s hand drifted over Alex’s. “My work was my art and that was who I was. Or, so I thought. If Ellie is your Alex, you’re fighting a losing battle, and trust me, it’s one worth losing.”

“She doesn’t need you to be something you’re not. She knows you, and she seems to admire you. All she needs is you. If you love her, that’s enough,” Alex insisted.

“I take it you agree, Hunt?” Ethan knew the answer, but he needed to hear it all the same.

“I do,” Hunt admitted. “Once you realize something–someone– is missing, no amount of distance or fighting it will fix that feeling. The only thing left is to give in and let yourself be happy.”

“I wish it were that easy.” Ethan threaded his fingers through his hair, lowering his head. His brow wrinkled with contemplation.

“I never said it was easy,” Hunt interrupted. “It will be anything but easy; however, the journey is worth every hardship.”

Ethan nodded, weighing all of his options. His own feelings didn’t matter. Her education had to come first. Her future was more important than his feelings. She was brilliant, and he knew she could be so much more. She had cured Naveen when even he couldn’t. She needed him to push her. He loved her enough to ensure her future; it was what was best for her. Whether that future included him...he couldn’t let himself consider it.

“Goodnight—or I suppose, good morning?” Ethan breathed. “Enjoy the remainder of your trip."

“Thanks,” Alex smiled softly. “Baby steps, Ethan.”

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A/N: I will never get over that this is based on a canon scene where Ethan and MC are called Tommy and Alex by a patient when I had already been writing this series at the time. It will always be my favorite little coincidence/shoutout?

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dx: the Return [AU]

[Hollywood U Masterlist] || [Red Carpet Diaries Masterlist]  || [Baby Hunt Masterlist]  || [Love & Scotch Masterlist] – – – Characters: Alex, Thomas Hunt, Ethan Ramsey, Ellie Shephard (OH: MC) Notes: Whiskey @choicesmarchchallenge​

This takes place in my Hollywood U AU... Alex and Hunt are engaged and planning their wedding. Ethan is an old friend who just returned from the Amazon. Alex and Hunt recently gave him some advice on his beard and his feelings for Ellie.

*** This is set in OH2 Chapter 1, with most of the dialogue taken from the chapter.

This is the second part of the series: Catch up on Part One: dx-The Beard – – –

Ellie watched her friends slip out and disappear into the night. The once noisy bar was all but quiet now, leaving just the two of them. 

“We’ve got ourselves a brand new Ethan Ramsey,” Ellie teased, her fingers brushing against his coat.

“This jacket’s been through a lot with me,” Ethan offered cryptically. 

Ellie could see the shift in his eyes as his thoughts drifted back to his time in the Amazon. He seemed different now. She wondered what it was like there, but clearly, he didn’t want to share. “It suits you.”

“Duly noted,” Ethan paused; Alex and Hunt’s words echoed in his head. “And the beard? Your thoughts?”

Ellie lightly bit her lip as she reached toward him. The pads of her fingertips brushed against the coarse hair on his jawline. “It looks good on you.”

For a moment, Ethan let her gentle touch warm him in a way that the whiskey he was drinking couldn’t. He shifted away from her, scratching his beard thoughtfully. “I’ve gotten used to it.”

Her hand hovered for a moment hoping he’d move back to her but he didn’t. 

“Maybe we should take this outside?” Ethan suggested, averting her gaze. 

Ethan and Ellie sat in the beer garden, their conversation inevitably leading them to the one question he couldn’t answer–no, that he didn’t want to answer–Why had he left and not kept in touch?

This was why. She was why. She was his weakness, even now. 

Ellie leaned into him, her lips pressed against his pulling him deeper into her embrace. 

He knew it was a mistake but he couldn’t move away. He was tired of fighting. This moment had haunted him since he left. All the work of distancing himself from her over the last two months melted away. 

“Dammit, Ellie,” Ethan finally stepped back realizing what he had done.

"If you don't want to kiss me again, then just tell me," Ellie pleaded.  

"It has nothing to do with want. I can't," Ethan argued, noting the pain in her eyes. It was everything he was hoping to avoid by taking the leave. "And if I give a damn about you, I won't. How am I supposed to push you to be everything you can be if I..." 

"If you what?" Ellie waited with bated breath. 

Ethan turned away, he couldn’t bear that look in her eyes. He sipped his drink, his eyes fixed off into the distance.

Ellie stood to leave. She brushed a soft kiss over his cheek. His beard tingling her lips. “I’ll see you tomorrow, Dr. Ramsey.” 

No matter what Hunt had said, there was too much at stake. They couldn’t risk it. 

Ethan pulled out his phone, texting Hunt. “There are lives at stake. I can’t give in. I appreciate your concerns. Please apologize to Alex.”

He gulped the last of his drink in his glass before pouring himself another.

Hunt replied, “Alex wants to know what she thought of the beard.”

His fingers rubbed his cheek. The warmth of her touch still lingered on his face. He put his phone down, taking another drink. He needed to stop thinking about her. 

Hunt texted back, “Lives are always at stake, my friend. Remember those lives include the two of you as well.”

Ethan tried to bury his feelings in the high-end liquor in the bottle, but it was no use. 

He sighed, reluctantly replying. “She liked it.”

Alex smiled as she read the response over Hunt’s shoulder. “I’m not writing them off yet.”

“Do you ever stop meddling?” Hunt questioned, pulling her into his lap. 

Alex shook her head. “Some people just need a little push. You know how good I am at setting people up. Look at Addison and Ethan!” 

Hunt ran his fingers through her hair. “I for one am quite grateful for the not so gentle push you gave me. You’re the best thing to happen to me.” 

“Oh, I know!” Alex smirked, her lips met his. They had overcome a lot to get to where they were and she believed Ethan deserved to feel the same way they did now. 

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Office Hours [AU]

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Characters: Alex, Professor Hunt Notes: Sunny - @choicesmarchchallenge – – –

“Despite the public nature of our relationship, we must still be careful,” Hunt warned. 

“I know,” Alex whispered, resting her lips on his neck. 

“Then, you understand why you must leave,” he replied. His words lacked the conviction she had grown accustomed to hearing, as he continued holding her safely in his arms. “I still have office hours.”

“You keep saying that, but you haven’t let me go yet,” Alex teased, kissing her way up his neck until she caught his lips. 

“That is a valid point,” Hunt admitted as he gave in to her embrace. The warmth of her soft lips melted against his own, far more delicate and fair than the afternoon sun shining through his office windows caressing their skin. 

Alex bit the corner of her lip as she leaned back. “You were saying.”

“Despite your very persuasive argument to the contrary,” Hunt pushed a strand of hair behind her ear. “I still must insist.”

“Of course,” Alex agreed. She took a moment longer to relish their closeness before reluctantly gathering her belonging and departing.

“Did you forget something?” Hunt questioned as Alex re-entered his office almost immediately.

“You,” she smirked.

“Alex!” Hunt began to protest.

“Your office hours ended 15 minutes ago, Professor.” She held out her phone toward him. “Oops?”

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Let the Rain Fall

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Characters: Alex, Thomas Hunt Notes: Raincoat & Joy- @choicesmarchchallenge​ ☆  ☆  ☆  ☆   ☆   ☆   ☆

“Come on,” Alex called, her eyes shined bright as the warm rain danced over her skin.

Thomas stood safely under the overhang outside their home. “I’m not wearing a raincoat.” 

“And I am?” Alex laughed. She twirled and twirled, the fluttering of her dress falling with each passing second, clinging to her under the weight of the water. “Thomas!”

“Alex!” He replied matching her tone, his arms crossed against his chest. “I’ll get wet.”

“That’s the point!” She turned her face toward the sky. There was something about rain that comforted and renewed her, but something was missing now. 

After a few more minutes, she made her way to Thomas. Water dripped from her clothes, pooling on the porch beneath her step, as she stood in front of him.

“Let’s get you a towel,” he offered, taking a step toward the door. 

“Oh, I’m not finished yet!” In one smooth motion, she slid her hands under his suit jacket, slipping it off his shoulders, tossing it safely to the side.

“What are–” Her lips on his cut off his question.

Alex wrapped her arms around his neck, her body pressing tightly against his as he pulled her into his chest giving himself over to her kiss. Alex remained in his arms, listening to the sound of the raindrops bouncing off the roof as she relaxed into his embrace. 

Thomas broke away breathless, resting his forehead on hers as he cradled her face. “What was that for?”

“Now you don’t have an excuse,” Alex smirked looking down at his shirt which had already begun to soak through. “Oops? At least it’s not your precious jacket!”

Thomas grumbled as Alex took his hand and dragged him into the rain with her.

“Please explain to me why you find this enjoyable?” Thomas watched in awe as the rain cascaded over her face only further illuminating her smile.

“It’s not something you can put into words,” Alex admitted, offering his hand a gentle squeeze. “It’s a feeling. You just have to let go. Close your eyes and be still. Let the rain wash over you and do its thing.”

Thomas turned hesitantly toward the sky, closing his eyes, mostly in hope of appeasing Alex so they could go inside and dry off. The last thing either of them needed was to catch a cold. 

She watched as each droplet pulled at his frown, lightening the weight of pressure he put on himself. His breathing slowed as he drew in deeper breaths, letting the pleasant scent of the earth overwhelm him, allowing himself to let go, if only for a moment. 

He tipped his face down to her, a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. He rested his lips on her forehead as he breathed in the smell of the spring rain in her hair. “Thank you.” 

Alex nodded, there was no need for words. He understood now–that special, indescribable joy that only being caught in the rain can bring. She wrapped her arms around him, leaning into him as she turned her face toward the sky once more. 

The two of them stood wrapped in each other’s arms as the falling rain brought them closer together. 

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Alex & Thomas  😍 😍 😍 

Thank you @autsdoodles for this amazingggg commission. I am so in love with it. <3 

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