storylines rwrb movie didn't include that you get if you read the book:
(ok I loved the movie the cute romcom it is is ADORABLE but if you're interested in the characters and storyline then boy do I have a treat for you!) NO BOOK SPOILERS AHEAD
- Claremont v Richards is such a well done, realistic political race oh my god it hangs over the whole book it's immaculate
- leaked emails is like a whole fuckin plot point that gets built up to
- Bea is recovering from a major health issue...
- Alex has a sister her name is June and she's a DELIGHT
- there's a whole poly-ish relationship with Nora, June, and Pez
- Liam, Alex's friend from high school
- Alex, not realizing he's bi until it's blindingly obvious to everyone else
- the fuckery that gets Alex on a plane to London after the emails were leaked
- Luna, a gay hispanic senator who is like the center of politics for 2/3 of the book
- Alex overworking himself on the campaign to try not to love Henry
- disagreements between Ellen and Oscar
- Catherine, Bea and Henry's mum
- a shit ton of nuance into Henry's feelings on the UK's queer history and Alex's finding his queer identity
- Henry goes to therapy! his dad dying is like a major part of his life and it's really beautifully handled
- Amy's life! her wife!
- Cash, another secret service agent
- really detailed morning in Paris! they're adorable what can I tell you
I missed like... a couple of days b/c of holiday travels and bad vibes. But I finally have some words I like, so as a treat I'm gonna share kind of a lot???
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From Daddy Issues, enjoy some Alex & Cash:
He’s vaguely aware that he has a large shadow lurking in the doorway, keeping one eye on the girls inside and one eye on him, leaning against the building amongst the smokers.
He can’t stand the silent watching. “You don’t have to follow me out here.”
“That’s actually specifically in the job description,” Cash’s deep voice replies.
“They had the line: Must follow the Presidential Candidate’s kid around a club in Rio?”
At least Cash chuckles at that — it wasn’t even Alex’s best work. Alex thinks he hears Cash mutter, “Lawyers' kids.” He can’t be sure.
Alex looks up at Cash. “Can I ask you a question?”
“Go for it.”
“Have you done this before?” he asks. Then, as Cash opens his mouth, he adds, “Like with people’s kids. Or young adults or whatever.” His hands gesture so abstractly that he’s pretty sure he almost hits someone’s cigarette out of their hands. Whatever. Cash would defend him.
Cash smiles, and Alex doesn’t know him that well, but it feels like it might be kind, tender even. A bit fond. “I have.”
“Do they all end up super fucked up?”
From the surprised laugh Cash lets out, Alex knows he doesn’t have to clarify his meaning. After a second, and a glance inside to check on Nora and June, Cash looks back down at Alex with that same smile on his face.
“Who ever said being fucked up was a bad thing?” He responds, answering Alex’s question with another question. “Some of my favorite people are ‘super fucked up,’ as you put it.”
In that case, Alex figures that the two of them are gonna get along pretty well.
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Here's a list (in no particular order of funny moments of others with regards to First Prince):
Cash opening the door of the supply closet: "This looks Cozy" - "Yep, we're really Bonding."
Bromance Alerts - Comment "OMFG, Make Out Already."
Luns: "Instead, let's talk about your little European vacation. Can I expect a joint Christmas present from you and the Prince this year." Alex avoids it, later, "Okay, okay. He's a looker, huh?" "Yeah, I mean, if you're into, like, fairy tail princes." "Is anyone not?" "I'm not." "Right."
Alex calls on Christmas. Apologizes and goes to hang up. Henry: "Alex, Christ. It's fine. It's half two here, everyone's gone to bed. Except Bea. Say hi, Bea. "Hi Alex! Henry's got his candy-cane Jim-jams on -" "That's quite enough."
Later, June: "Oh my god, Alex, you made a friend!" ... "I'm so proud of you." "... He's not my friend..." ... "Nope. Tell me everything about your new best friend, who a royal. That's so bougie of you. Who would have guessed it? Omg this is like all those romantic comedies where the girl hires a male escort to pretend to be her wedding date and then falls in love with him for real." "That is not at all what this is like."
June's reaction to the Polo Match: "I'm sorry, Zahra said you're bailing on the fund-raiser this weekend because you're going to a polo match in Connecticut?" "Listen, I'm trying to keep up a geopolitical public relations ruse here." "Dude, people are writing fan fiction about ya'll -" "Yeah, Nora sent me that." " - I think you can give it a rest." "The Crown wants me there!" (in his thoughts, Alex notes a look that he should be concerned about if he wasn't thinking about Henry's mouth.
At the match. Amy: "I don't like that look. You look... sweaty." "I'm gonna go, uh, say hi to Henry." "Please don't elaborate." "Yeah, I know. Plausible deniability." "I don't know what you possibly mean." "Sure. Yep." "Enjoy your summit with the English delegation."
Zahra sends him a link to the "Best Bromance Ever" and writing "Good work, you little shit." Oh, Zahra, if only you knew.
Alex's Hickey. Zahra: "Is that a Hickey?" "I... um, no?" "Do I look stupid to you, Alex? Who is giving you hickeys and why have you not gotten them to sign an NDA." "OMG, if I needed an NDA, you would know. Chill." Zahra does not appreciate being told to Chill and goes onto threaten him.
Pez answering Alex's phone call to Henry. "Alexander, babes. How lovely for you to give your auntie Pezza a ring on this magnificent Sunday Morning." "Hi Pez, where are y'all?" "We are out for a drive, taking in the scenery of Carmarthenshire. Say Good Morning to your strumpet, Henry." "Good Morning, strumpet. What's got you up at four in the morning this time?" ... later, Alex gets Henry to say the name of where he's staying and Pez says, "I was hoping you two would start talking dirty, please do go on."
There's more but this is long. This book is just so funny.
I’ve always loved Jesse Cash’s voice especially with Ghost Atlas. But wow, something about his voice in this song makes me just stop everything I’m doing and actually listening to him.
Also, I kind of blame @burning-outx for opening up my heart even more to Jesse because of that head cannon I wrote for her. Trust me tho, I’m definitely not complaining 🖤
Hey love!!! Can you give sfw and nsfw hcs on mr jesse cash please :))) i know hes had us both in a CHOKEHOLD recently! Much love 💙
ohmygod yesyesyes that man is so fine and i hope the chokehold he has on us never relinquishes. but here you go! enjoy <33
jesse cash headcanons! nsfw under the cut :)
SFW
if he sees you’re having a bad day or just not feeling the greatest, he’ll bust out his thick alabaman accent and start talking nonsense
he wants to see you smile and happy, and he knows that accent + nonsensical shit does just that
trouble sleeping? that man is singing you a lullaby
his voice is so soothing, both speaking and singing
he also fucking loves seeing you scream along to erra songs if you’re ever at one of their shows
when you are at one of their shows, you are like the sole reason he gets any of his energy, bc you’re jumping and screaming down in the pit and he can’t keep that precious smile off his face
has tried teaching you guitar multiple times over the years but has always failed
when he tries, he sits behind you and guides your hands to their proper positions on the instrument
then he shows you a very basic chord and strumming pattern and you’re so focused on what you’re doing and he just can’t help but watch you
guitar lessons always end when you look over to see him completely enamored by you, then you’re suddenly assaulted by him kissing the daylights out of you
he is so in love with you it’s actually embarrassing
will deny any and all accusations of some ghost atlas songs being about you (such as: scouts honor and tomato red)
but everyone knows the songs are about you, and his friends tease him relentlessly about it
NSFW
never passes up the opportunity to fuck you after erra’s set
always claims he has “pent up energy and adrenaline” he needs to get rid of
you knows he’s full of shit cuz seeing you hot and sweaty and definitely wearing an erra shirt (and vice versa) has him so hot n bothered it’s sickening
so sweet and loving and will always put your pleasure above his own
like- if he can at least get you off, then he’s perfectly ok with that
he just wants to make you feel good above all else
however, if he’s feeling selfish and a bit mean, he’ll make you get him off before he even touches you
this goes more for when you’re at home together rather than tour, bc on tour you gotta take what you can get right
but at home he knows you guys have all the time in the world, so if he wants to come first then he’s going to
lowkey loves hearing you beg and whine and get oh so needy
and you’re touching yourself while sucking him off? thats too bad baby, cuz now he has your hands behind your back and his hand firmly in your hair and won’t let go until he comes down your throat
but when he’s buried in you and you feel so goddamn good, his accent slips more than it usually does
plus he knows how much you love being degraded or praised with that beautiful accent of his so he 1000% will take advantage of it