Let me preface this by saying it's not all about notes. If notes were of paramount importance to me, I would have been in another fandom and made vastly different decisions with the pairings that I write for. So, it's not about notes… but an observation.
The fandom was already in decline when I joined. In fact, some bigger creators had already left because so many had left. Even so, it was a very different landscape 2 years ago.
Back then, the unwritten rule (as explained to me by a now-gone creator) was 100. If a fic got over 100 notes, it was good; if it was under, it wasn't.
I never put stock in that because I've read phenomenal fics with well under 100 notes. In a fandom that tends to be very transactional and where politics plays a big part in notes, it was never a gauge for me.
But, as the fandom grew smaller, 100 notes became a near impossibility. Many creators have left as a result, and while it's easy to judge, I can understand. It's difficult to put your heart and soul into your work and have it get very little to no interaction. I think those who remain are the diehards; we’re clearly here because we love the content and the community.
That said, I’m curious about what other writers think about the notes they receive today? Is there a number where you say, "OK, it was worth making post-worthy?"
Personally, anything over 50 leaves me giddy these days. lol If it's in the 30 range, I’m content. But it’s funny because I write for Wake the Dead. I know those fics are lucky if they get 20 notes, but it doesn't stop me. I've gotten some of the most self-satisfaction from writing those stories, and having even one enthusiastic reader is so gratifying. So, what about you...
Book: Bloodbound
Characters: Lily Spencer, Jax Matsuo, Kamillah Sayeed, Adrian Raines, MC - Samantha (mentioned)
Rating: E
Word count: 867
Reading time: ~3min
Summary: After Samantha's passing, Lily pays a visit to her friend.
Based on the prompts: @lilyspencerappreciationweek day 5 - Lily's Friendships/Relationships/Family / @choicesnovchallenge: Dia de Los Muertos
Author’s notes:
Samantha is a creation of this author. The other characters are owned by Pixelberry Studios;
This piece is set between the end of book two and beginning of book three;
I apologize in advance if Lily's characterization seems off. It's been a while since I played Bloodbound.
Warning: This piece contains descriptions of blood and death. Reader discretion is advised.
"No! No! No!" Jax cries out. Hot tears stream down his face torn between anger and pain as he holds Samantha in his arms.
He isn't alone though. The same pain begins to spread from her chest to her entire body. And it's also on Kamillah's and Adrian's faces as Samantha's blood pools down the floor. A pain so intense, worse than any physical pain she ever had.
"It can't be..." Lily tells herself as she sinks on the floor next to her best friend's body. But reality hits her hard as her pants get soaked by Samantha's blood. The pain somehow grows stronger.
Her hand touches Samantha's. "She's still warm," she murmurs. But for how long? Who knows... Does it even matter at this point?
While Adrian goes feral trying to punch Gaius's tree and Kamillah holds him back, Lily hears something strange. Using his sword, Jax cuts his arm and holds Samantha’s head towards the gash on his wrist
"Dude, what the hell?!" Lily says as she slaps Jax’s arm.
"She needs my blood. It’s the only way…" Jax mumbles.
"Stop it right now!" Kamillah shouts.
"Jax, stop it! You can't do that!"
Lily tries to shake him away to no avail.
Jax ignores everyone else and presses his wounded wrist against Samantha’s parted lips.
"You don't know if that's what she wants," Kamillah tried to reason.
"I'm not gonna lose her! I can't lose her!" Jax croaks.
"Let him do it," Adrian says.
Kamillah and Lily look back at Adrian, who somehow seems as calm as usual, despite the bloodshot eyes. One can't even imagine he was furiously kicking a tree a minute ago.
"But we don't know if—"
"She asked me to turn Lily. Maybe she thought about being Turned at some point," Adrian affirms.
Lily looks at Samantha's body as Jax attempts to feed her with his blood. Samantha wanted her to live so badly she got Adrian into a messy fight with the Council. Sam fought tooth and nail for her to be part of a clan. Maybe she would've considered. She just didn't have time to talk about it.
"Keep feeding it," Lily says.
"Not you too..." Kamillah grumbles.
"Maybe she wanted this! She wanted it for me. Why wouldn't she want it for herself?"
"She asked Adrian out of desperation!" Kamillah snaps.
"And so are we!" Lily wails.
Kamillah turns away as she discreetly wipes a tear from her cheek with one finger then says. "Fine."
Two days later
A crescent moon lights up the graveyard as Lily walks calmly towards Samantha's grave carrying a vase of flowers and a large bag. She doesn't know anything about how Samantha wanted to be buried. It never crossed their minds to talk about such things, but Samantha certainly would appreciate having her favorite flowers on her grave.
"Hey, bestie..." Lily smiles ruefully as she puts down the vase and sits. "I brought you some violets."
Taking a trowel out of the bag, she starts digging a small hole on the floor and takes the flowers off the vase.
"I know what you're thinking, but I did my research on gardening. I know what I'm doing."
Taking a small box of fertilizer from the bag, she opens the box, mixes it with the sand then places the flower roots on the small hole.
"I don't know if this is what you wanted, but you like violets. It's gonna look nice, right?" She says, covering the flower roots with her hands and using a small watering can to water the soil.
"We never talked about this stuff. We barely had time to talk about normal stuff lately..." Lily looks down as she washes her hands. "But we should have, you know? We should have talked about death, bucket lists, final wishes, memorials... We should have!"
Her eyes well up as she looks at Samantha's picture. "Maybe then I would know if you wanted to be Turned."
A gentle breeze brushes her skin as she collects herself. "Jax tried, but we don't know if it worked. That's killing him. He's a mess, by the way. Adrian and him are emptying Raines Corp drink supply. You'd hate it to see them like this."
"Kamillah said Turning takes time, that we have to wait a while... But the waiting is just..." Lily shakes her head as she cries once again.
"It shouldn't have been you... I don't know how much it'd hurt to lose anyone else, but... Would it be this painful?" Lily croaks. "It hurts so much, bestie..."
As she cries out, the wind blows stronger, rustling the leaves. A sweet yet spicy smell seeps through the hair, as though it rustled some flowers nearby or somebody sprayed perfume in the air. The scent kind of reminds her of Samantha.
A few minutes pass by until she finally calms down, finding some comfort in the silence of the night and in the smell.
"Well... That's pretty much it. We're all a mess. Everything is a mess. I don't know what's going to happen next. But I'll keep fighting with the gang. We'll fix this. For you."
Lily then stands up, cleans up the dirt from her pants and gathers everything, placing it back in the plastic bag.
"I hope you do wake up eventually. Luckily, not as a feral." She crosses her fingers. "Whenever you're ready, I'll be waiting." She then smiles at Samantha's picture on the grave. "Good night, bestie."
With that, Lily takes the plastic bag and walks away.
Hello, may I reveal myself before Halloween 🎃 as your secret Trick-or-Treat partner for this @choicesfandomappreciation event 2023? It is I, and I came here to drop you your treat. I really hope you like it. I'm not a great artist like you.
Leonore got slightly up on her tiptoes and threw her arms around Kamilah's neck. Her lips easily found hers in a crashing kiss. Kamilah growled against her and she pulled away breathless.
"What's the matter, my Queen?"
"Nothing, dear. How about we continue this in our bedroom and not here in the kitchen?", she raised an eyebrow while preparing breakfeast for Leonore and herself.
"Hmmm, maybe later. I'm hungry."
"But I want now.", Kamilah ordered, lifted her up and Leonore wrapped her legs around her waist. Kamilah nibbled on her lower lip.
After an intiminate and hot moment between them, they broke apart, taking their seats in the dining room for breakfeast. Kamilah impressed Leonore by serving yummy, heatshaped pancakes with Canadian maple syrup. Each bite of it felt like heaven.
"Mmmmh, I love you."
"Are you talking to me or to your food, Leo?"
"Definitly to you, darling. You made these tasty pancakes for me. I love you."
"Love you too", she answered and planted a sweet kiss on her nose.
"Oh hey, you think you could shape the pancakes like a pumpkin?", she asked which confused Kamilah.
"Why, dear?"
"Don't know what's coming up soon? Did you forgot? It's Halloween time!!! And we still have to decide which costumes to wear."
"Hmm... I'm not much into Halloween and dressing up, but for you I could. Have you thought about anything already, sweety? A theme or anything.", Kamilah raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, I did. My vampire queen.", Leonore smirked, opened her mouth and then two fangs appeared while her eyes turned into a red color.
"We'll go as vampires, Leo? Hmm, why not? I like that idea. Can't be that hard.", she winked.
"Oh no, we won't go as ordinary vampires. We'll go as a hot vampire couple, my Queen.", Leonore corrected her and planted a quick kiss on Kamilah her cheek.
Kamilah Sayeed
You can tag all your Kamilah stans friends if you'd like. I don't know many
AHHHHH omg the fact that you were just here and now you tell me you're my trick or treat partner!!! This is the sweetest thing ever 🥺 And you even picked two of my options!! 😭😭 i loved all of it!! And Leo???? That's adorable 😍 I loved how you got a nickname for my mc!! THE MOODBOARD!! Gorgeous! I have a playlist on Spotify for kamilah and mc and the cover is literally the last picture you used, the neck and claws!!
This couldn't have been any better! It's so adorable, YOU are adorable!! Thank you for this and for the previous message! I am really lucky to have gotten you as my partner!
Taking inspiration from Janus, there are two opposing prompts for each day, and a third prompt based on common themes/topics from New Year resolutions.
And again sorry for the delay...
There is a new page... but:
I have some deadlines coming up and idiot me signed up for two secret santa events so I decided to put Blood Bound on hiatus until the end of the year...
It will be back, don't worry ^^
I'm back!!! I'v been gone for 4 years but I want to get back into writing. I'm going to slowly be posting my choices fics that I have previously written and I hope to finish up some projects from 4 years ago and start some new writing.
(The Royal Romance, Bloodbound, and Veil of Secrets)
My Masterlist was getting kinda cluttered so I decided to move my one shots here!
🔥- smut
Teddy Bear’s Picnic - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings - MC x pretty much everybody
Synopsis - Since the Beaumont’s are short on funds, Riley comes up with a way to pay Justin for his services, discovering a particular kink he has in the bedroom in the process.
Click here to read. 🔥
The Shower Slip Up - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings - Maxwell x MC (Harley), Bertrand x Savannah
Synopsis - Each thinking their significant other is in the shower, Bertrand and Harley have an embarrassing and hilarious encounter!
Click here to read. 🔥
Maxwell’s Jolly Holiday - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings - Liam x Maxwell
This story gives a glimpse into Maxwell’s high school days at an all boys school where he joins the drama club and performs in his first play. Lots of fluff.
Click here to read.
The Birthday Bash - (The Royal Romance)
Synopsis- Liam and Drake attend Maxwell’s 22nd birthday party and wake up to an unexpected surprise the next morning.
Click here to read.🔥
Lady Lilith - (The Royal Romance w/Veil of Secrets crossover)
Pairings - Lilith Nevrakis (TRR OC) x Flynn O’Malley
Synopsis - Lilith is bored at a party Olivia is hosting at the Nevrakis estate. She meets a handsome bartender who makes her night a little more interesting.
Click here to read. 🔥
Just One Night - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings- Drake x Lilith, Liam x Riley (but in this story it’s more like a combination of the four)
Synopsis - Lilith and Drake are hosting Liam and Riley’s bachelor party. They have had the time of their lives, but when Liam asks if there is something more Riley would like to do, she has an idea.
Click here to read.🔥
Searching For The Truth - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings - Drake x Lilith (OC), Liam x Riley (implied)
Synopsis - Lilith pays a visit to a distant relative she hasn’t seen in years, and hears a shocking revelation.
A/N - This is set in my AU The Other Nevrakis.
Click here to read.
Between Friends (two shot) - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings: Drake x Maxwell
Synopsis: Maxwell convinces the guys to go out partying to take a break from the stress of studying for finals. Liam tries to prove to everyone that he isn’t a perfect prince. Drake comes to terms with his sexuality, realizing that maybe the person he wants/needs has been there all along.
Click here to read.🔥
Shut Up And Dance With Me - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings- Maxwell x MC (Harley)
Synopsis - Maxwell and Harley have a dance party in Ramsford late one night.
Click here to read.
The Royal Tea Party - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings - Maxwell x MC (Harley)
Synopsis - Maxwell and Harley’s 4 year old daughter is invited to Princess Eleanor’s royal tea party. When Harley gets sick and is unable to attend, Maxwell is left alone to deal with the antics of his 4 year old mini-me at the party.
Click here to read.
Unworthy (two shot) - (The Royal Romance)
Pairing - Maxwell x OC (past girlfriend)
Warnings- emotional abuse, toxic behavior
Click here to read.
I Met You Just In Time - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings - Riley x Anton/Justin
Synopsis - After meeting and falling in love with Riley, Anton is at war with himself and must come to a decision regarding his future with the Sons of Earth.
Click here to read. 🔥(<-- a tiny bit)
The Full Beaumonty (three shot)- (The Royal Romance)
Pairings- Maxwell x MC
Synopsis - Maxwell takes on a secret job to make some extra money for House Beaumont, but gets the surprise of his life when he sees that his next audience is none other than the ladies attending Madeleine’s bachelorette party.
Click here to read.🔥
Sinister Smile - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings - Liam x Riley (implied)
Synopsis - Young Princess Eleanor’s sudden strange behavior has her father shaken to his core. TW- Horror
Click here to read.
Happy Anniversary - (Bloodbound)
Pairings - MC (Victoria) x Adrian x Jax
Synopsis - Victoria has a present for her boyfriends to celebrate their anniversary, but the guys give her something first.
Click here to read. 🔥
Hope Your Birthday is Ink-redible-(The Royal Romance)
Pairings- main: Maxwell x MC (Harley), implied Drake x Liam
Synopsis- Maxwell’s friends throw him a squid themed birthday party, but a surprise item on the dinner menu causes quite a stir. TW- vomit
Click here to read.
Type One-derful - (The Royal Romance)
Pairings- Maxwell x MC (Harley), implied Drake x Liam
Synopsis- Max and Harley make a surprising discovery about their daughter’s health.
I saw these fall pics and thought of you. Maybe they’ll inspire a fic or an edit (no pressure 🥰)
😆 It's like you dug into my mind to find the things I love in the fall! All that's missing is a fuzzy blanket to curl up in 🤣
How about three short drabbles, one for each image? I went with a Bloodbound one titled Something Sweet, a Red Carpet Diaries one titled On a Rainy Afternoon, and ended with an Open Heart Drabble titled Addiction for the final picture.
Pairings are (Jax Matsuo x MC) (Thomas Hunt x OC) (Tobias Carrick x F!MC)
Rating: PG for a word or two but fluff for the majority of the drabbles.
Something Sweet: A Choices Bloodbound Book 1 Drabble
(Jax Matsuo x MC*Alex)
Alex pulled the covers up over her ears. After the night she'd had, she refused to even stir from the warm, comforting cocoon of blankets.
Keeping her eyes closed, she scooted back, expecting a pair of muscled arms to wrap protectively around her. Instead she met nothing but a cold spot on the sheets.
Her eyes barely cracked open as she turned to see just where the man she'd spent the night with had disappeared to.
She heard the soft clatter of a bowl and spoon being used. Propping herself up on her elbow, she blinked and studied the underground apartment she'd slept in.
It was strange how much this place had become associated with safety to her. If anything, it should be a place of uncertainty and fear. So many clanless vampires were worried of discovery.
Instead, this place had become synonymous with the vampire who had swooped in and not only saved her multiple times, but also stole her heart along the way.
A hint of a smile formed when she saw Jax, shirtless with an apron tied around his waist. Her smile grew as she watched him work happily over something that smelled deliciously cinnamon.
She reached over and snagged his black T-shirt. She pulled it over her head while quietly padding over to see just what Jax was up to.
He glanced at her the moment she stepped away from his bed. He couldn't hide his smile when she wrapped her arms around him for a hug from behind. Her lips brushed a kiss to a wicked looking scar along his left shoulder.
"You didn't have to get up."
Alex closed her eyes, squeezing him again. "I couldn't help it. You were gone and I didn't have anyone to warm my feet."
Jax snorted in response.
"What are you doing?" She tried to peek over his shoulder.
"Making you breakfast." He replied, turning around to kiss her.
She hummed her surprise against his lips.
"What are you making me?" She asked the moment his hands slid down to cup her rear.
"Cinnamon rolls." He mumbled while dotting kisses down her neck.
"Hmm." She melted against him. "That's awfully sweet of you."
"Well, you did make it possible for the clanless to finally be safe." He pressed his forehead against hers.
"You did that." She argued, kissing him.
Her fingers tangled in his hair as she sucked on his bottom lip.
He moaned before setting her away from him. "None of it would have been possible without you." His grin grew the longer he gazed at her. "And after a night of fighting-"
"And loving." She added.
She doubted she'd ever forget the moment Jax brought her back here after fighting against Vega, Nichole, and the ferals. His touch alone made all thoughts scatter as it was. Having a night without interruption was absolute heaven.
His smile gentled. "And that. I wanted to make something special for you so that when you think on what happened, you see something sweet at the end."
Alex shook her head in wonder. How was she, a plain ordinary human, able to land a man who not only was a total badass vampire with a sword but also a complete cinnamon roll himself?
"Hurry up and put those in the oven." She commanded. "That way I can kiss you again."
After he slid his dented pan into the oven, he moved with incredible speed to lift her in his arms. Her legs wrapped around his waist as their lips crashed together.
"We have about twelve minutes before I need to check the rolls." He said once she broke away for air.
Her smile bloomed, making his heart race.
"I think we'll find a way to distract ourselves until then." Alex replied.
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On a Rainy Afternoon: A Choices Red Carpet Diaries Drabble
(Thomas Hunt x OC*Amanda)
"OH!"
Amanda looked down at the dirty water from the puddle that had risen up like a tidal wave to completely drench her.
She blinked a few times, while wiping her face with the back of her hand. She then leveled a glare upon the vehicle stopping further up the block.
"That jerk!" She hissed.
It struck her that this might be the one time in her life that she could actually let loose her anger upon the one who had done this to her. After all, who in their right mind drives in the right lane on a busy city street when it rains, knowing you may very well splash those walking?
No time like the present to finally show the world or at least whoever was driving the car, which now that she was getting closer she noticed it was a very expensive car, that she could stand up for herself.
She only saw the back of the man who stepped out. He lifted his jacket collar before sprinting inside a nearby bookshop.
"You're not getting away from me that easily!" Amanda vowed. "I will force you to apologize."
Pushing a lock of wet hair out of her eyes, she stomped over to the store.
She stepped in and tried to hold her head up with pride, as if she wasn't aware of the murky wet trail she was leaving while searching for the perpetrator.
She only knew he had black hair and was wearing a brown jacket. She paused along the end's of aisles until she spotted him in the fine arts section.
Summoning her usually absent courage, she crept up to him and cleared her throat.
Her heart nearly stopped over the famous face that turned towards her.
Thomas lifted an eyebrow in both silent question and bewilderment over the state the woman was.
When she remained silent, he closed the history of cinematography book he had been anxiously waiting on to be published and instead focused on the lady whose lips parted.
"Am I in your way?" He asked.
"Yes!" Amanda grimaced. "I mean, no. You aren't in my way."
This time both of his eyebrows lifted as he took a step back just in case she wasn't in her right mind.
"Look what you did to me!" She snapped.
"I beg your pardon." Thomas's eyes narrowed. "How could I have done something to you? I've never laid eyes upon you before."
"I am well aware of that." Amanda pointed out the window. "But as you were driving here, you struck a pothole and splashed water all over me!" Her chin lifted. "And you didn't even slow down to apologize to me." She gripped handfuls of what was once a white skirt to hold out as an example. "My dress is ruined! And I'm certain I look like a drowned rat!"
Thomas's stance eased. When he ran over the pothole his only thought was how grateful he was to not have caused a flat tire. He knew he should have checked to see if any causalities had occurred.
"I apologize. I didn't realize anyone had been," his brow furrowed as he searched for the right word.
Amanda's frown slowly turned into a half smile. "Nearly drowned? Almost knocked over by a tidal wave?"
His own lips quirked over her humor. "Precisely."
"Then I apologize for snapping at you." She folded her arms across her chest when it struck her how cold she was becoming. "I'm afraid I allowed my anger run away with me."
Shivering, she nodded her head to him. "Good day, Mr. Hunt."
He reached out and grasped her arm as she turned to go.
Startled hazel eyes met his curious brown.
He could feel just how chilled she was becoming.
"If it isn't too presumptuous," he began, "where are you going?"
"My hotel." She waved on down the road. "It's only a few blocks from here."
"Then I insist on driving you there." He set his book down and began to escort her towards an exit.
"Oh I couldn't let you do that!" She slowed her steps. "I'm much too dirty to sit in any vehicle."
"Nonsense." He grumbled, propelling her outside. "It is my fault that you are."
"Mr. Hunt--"
"Thomas." He corrected.
Amanda swallowed nervously. "Thomas, you really don't have to make amends. I--"
He opened the door to his Rolls Royce sedan and waited for her to get in.
When she continued to hesitate, he spoke up.
"We are only getting wetter by the second." His soft smile briefly appeared again. "Please allow me to do this."
Amanda twisted around to make certain the back of her dress was still clean, before easing into his car. She gathered the front of her skirt to try to keep off the fine leather upholstery.
Thomas shut her door, his smile still in place as he made his way to the driver's side.
"Now." He started the car. "Which hotel are you staying in?"
"The Beverly Hills Hotel."
"And your name?"
"Amanda." She shivered some more.
He turned the seat warmer on for her.
"And how long will you be visiting Los Angeles, Amanda?" He asked.
"A few weeks."
"And your reason to come here?" He prodded when she fell silent.
Amanda eyed him before focusing on the scenery going by. "A vacation."
She searched her purse for a tissue when she felt a sneeze coming on.
"Here." Thomas opened up his console and handed her a box.
"Thank you." She mumbled.
"Do you have dinner plans this evening?"
Her head jerked up in surprise. "Do I what?"
"Have dinner plans?" He repeated as he pulled into the hotel's main drive.
"I don't." She dabbed at her nose. "I was planning on ordering room service."
"Good." He parked at the entrance and handed the valet his keys before coming around to open her door for her
He offered his hand to her to help her stand.
Amanda's cheeks flushed as she took it.
"Have dinner with me tonight."
She looked up at Thomas. Nothing could have stunned her more than that demand.
"I want to make certain you are completely over our accident." He went on, keeping a grip upon her hand as they walked inside.
"There's no need--"
"There is."
Amanda tilted her head slightly as she gazed up at him.
"Very well." Her blush spread down her neck. "Shall we say seven o'clock?"
He nodded.
"I'm in bungalow twenty-three." She shyly smiled at him. "Thank you, Mr. Hun-Thomas."
"I look forward to seeing you soon."
Thomas watched her leave then headed back outside. As he waited for his car to be brought around, his frown disappeared over one thought.
If she is that pretty wet, I can only imagine how much more lovely she'll look dry.
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Addiction: A Choices Open Heart Drabble
(Tobias Carrick x F!MC* Chris)
"Chris!" Tobias called out.
"Hmm?" She poked her head out of his kitchen.
"What is that?" He pointed at his window sill.
"What is what?" She walked over to him.
"That."
"Coffee." She promptly replied. "Would you like me to make you a cup?"
"I would, but that is not coffee." He argued.
Chris folded her arms and leaned against the window sill.
"I'm sorry." Her gray-green eyes sparkled with mischief. "I had no idea you'd dropped by, Ethan."
Tobias coughed on his laughter. "I know you think that's an insult, but when it comes to coffee, you can compare me to Ethan all day."
Ugh. Fine." Chris gestured toward her cup. "Tell me, oh wise and brilliant Dr. Carrick, why this isn't coffee?"
"What did you add to it?" He countered.
"You know I always add cream and sugar."
"I've known that since I first met you." He playfully shuddered. "You prefer a drop of coffee to a glass of sugary cream."
She lightly swatted at him over that reminder.
Tobias quirked an eyebrow. "Now tell me what type of creamer you added."
"Pumpkin spiced." She promptly replied.
"Exactly." He said as if he had solved the greatest mystery of them all.
"Wait." Her laughter spilled out over his triumphant smirk. "Are you saying pumpkin spiced creamer makes this something different other than coffee?"
"Yep."
Chris picked up her cup and began to take a sip. "For a non coffee beverage, this certainly tastes like it."
Tobias shook his head in mock sadness. "I see your addiction has gotten completely out of hand."
"My addiction?"
Tobias gestured to her cup. "What type of muffin did you eat earlier?"
"Pumpkin." Chris answered.
"And what type of pie are you planning on making for dessert?"
"Pumpkin." She giggled.
He then pointed at her sweater. "And what color was this listed as when you ordered it?"
"Pumpkin spice."
He gently took the cup out of her hands. "As your physician,"
"I don't recall making you my primary physician." She teased.
"You did the moment you agreed to our first date." He winked at her. "As your physician, it is time to develop a treatment plan to help you break your ever growing pumpkin addiction."
"Do you really think this is necessary?"
"Very necessary." His smile grew as she moved into his arms. "I like pumpkin as much as the next guy, Chris, but I need some variety dessert wise."
"So this treatment plan only benefits you?" She teased.
"I feel like it will benefit all of mankind." He leaned down to kiss her. "But mostly me."
Their lips met in a long lingering kiss.
When they parted, he looked into her eyes.
"You know, I just realized I forgot the most important part of your prescribed treatment."
"What's the most important part?"
His smile that made her feel butterflies in the pit of her stomach formed.
"The initial physical examination." He tugged her towards his bedroom. "Let's get you on the examining table to begin a thorough evaluation."
Her eyes dropped from his as a hint of a blush appeared on her cheeks.
Did you know that this month’s prompts can work for pretty much anything?
You don’t have to use the exact prompt word in your fanwork. If the general theme is somewhere or inspires the thought process, tag @choicesjanuarychallenge and we’ll take it from there.
It’s six degrees of separation, really.
Your MC or OC opens their heart or closes the door on a relationship (Day 26 or Day 4)
A private conversation is overhead in public leading to cuddles (Day 14)
Your MC challenges LI to a dance-off (Day 21 music) and work up sweat (Day 10 exercise)
The grumpy LI surprises their partner with sunny side up eggs (Day 13)
How about a game of two truths and a lie as the group procrastinates a major decision (Day 18)
MC is clumsy (Day 21) and their LI loves (Day 5) them all the more for it
Submissions can be a moodboard, a single edit, text fic, art, a headcanon to an ask, one shot fic, a chapter in a multi-part series, playlist inspired by your OTP, and so much more. Check out guidelines here.
Creativity isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Remember: You don’t have to participate daily or in order. Day 31 prompt inspires a train of thought and it’s only January 10? Go for it. We’re not counting.