#nobetterlove

[firstprince-ao3feed]

Caught Beneath the Landslide

Caught Beneath the Landslide https://ift.tt/sPc9ZT6 by nobetterlove What is Henry hadn't been emotionally unavailable leading to him being rude to Alex upon first meeting him in Melbourne? What if, instead of hating each other, their relationship starts right then and there? Come find out what happens when Henry and Alex find themselves growing up together, nursing a connection, and navigating hurdles in life without the fear of being alone in the fight. What could our boys possibly get up to now? Words: 4661, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Alex Claremont-Diaz, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor Relationships: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Canon, Canon Era, Developing Relationship, Long-Term Relationship(s), Friends to Lovers, Friendship/Love, Romantic Friendship, Slice of Life, Secret Relationship, Established Relationship, Happy Sex, Fluff and Smut, Top Alex Claremont-Diaz, Bottom Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Idiots in Love via AO3 works tagged 'Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor' https://ift.tt/v5Et2VP August 15, 2023 at 11:43AM

#IFTTT #ao3feed #red white and royal blue #rwrb #firstprince #nobetterlove

[asketchysomebody]

@theroleycoley 's story inspired me to try and update Rowan's design a little more accurately so here she is! *shameless self promo: check out my first draft of No Better Love. It's been updated to chapter 16. Link in bio!* . . . . . . . #art #artistsoninstagram #traditionaldrawing #traditionalart #myart #myocs #sketches #sketchbook #alcoholmarkers #oc #originalcharacter #Rowan #nbl #nobetterlove #animegirl https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnXkWopEtO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#art #artistsoninstagram #traditionaldrawing #traditionalart #myart #myocs #sketches #sketchbook #alcoholmarkers #oc #originalcharacter #rowan #nbl #nobetterlove #animegirl

[im-really-annoying]

I'm rewatching hannibal again and suddenly remembered that I forgot to do my fanfic rec of the day!!!

Today's fanfic recommendation of the day is a lovely one shot called "We'll Be Rocking 'Til the Sun Goes Down" by nobetterlove

"When Gareth breaks his arm and needs to find a replacement drummer, Eddie is surprised to see Steve stand up to be that person. He's taken off guard by Steve's talent - no one knows that Steve's been sneaking into Hawkins High band room at night just to play the drum kit there. When previous crushes become too much to bear, what happens when feelings bubble over and a shirtless moment finally ignites the flame? Read to find out!

Or - Steve fills in as Corroded Coffins' drummer and Eddie is thirsty for it."

This one shot was the perfect amount of fun, spicy, and good writing that I love reading!

#lgbtq #fanfiction #fanfic recs #gay #queer #ao3 #ao3 fanfic #steddie fic #steddie #steve harrington #eddie munson #stranger things #stranger things fanfiction

[rwrbficrecs]

Hi! Thanks for the great recs on this page. I just watched the movie when it came out and read the book in less than 24hrs, and I have a new obsession. I’m looking for Missing Moments fics, both during the book and the movie, especially toward the beginning of the book. Alternative POVs a bonus. Thank you!!

Hi! Check out the missing scenes tag for previous lists with book missing scenes, but here’s a few more with movie missing scenes too  

a hint of Paris, and what happens after the museum by @cheesecurdsgravyandfries after the dnc by @cheesecurdsgravyandfries after midnight by @cheesecurdsgravyandfries at the Austin house, on election night by @cheesecurdsgravyandfries Beautiful and Bright by @thatbitch-antigone Hopelessly in love by @musicandi i love you, aint that the worst thing you ever heard? by dollarstoreannabethchase Just the Thought of You (Gets Me So High) by nobetterlove let the only flashing lights be the tower at midnight by @coffeecatsme Little Short Of A Mother In Affection by allmyimportantnothings pull me under by @smc-27 the sadness you carry, it hangs like a ghost by @14carrotghoul tread softly (because you tread on my dreams) by @minimoffs True Colors Shine in Darkness and in Secrecy by Thee_Maxwell (WIP) white house, 11:11am by @cricketnationrise Huge thanks to my lovely team of volunteers for helping collect these recs ❤️ If you’d like to help out too, check out the Volunteers Page 🥰

#missing scenes #rwrb fic recs

[steviewashere]

Steddie Fic Recommendations Part 6!

Previous Recommendations: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five

Tuesday is Steddic fic rec day in this Tumblr house! Get some popcorn, a glass of ice water, and read these beautiful fics, babes.

Also, any Tumblr blogs that may be tagged, feel free to reach out for me to remove the tag. I have no qualms doing so!

As always, the tags and themes vary on all of these fics. Heed all tags, ratings, and archive warnings with caution.

Hug by hotluncheddie @hotluncheddie

“All Eddie believes in, all Eddie knows, is that Steve’s house is so fucking loud.

‘The walls Stevie they’re so, so white. And your fridge! It’s just, loud and and weird.’ Eddie had said, already frustrated when Steve came to pick him up, even more so once they arrived.

And once he was inside, it was like everything doubled, tripled. Steve’s house was unbearable tonight.

But Steve had just laughed and Eddie knew he would, knew from the way he’d said it, all loud and over the top - added inflections, a good DM. But, the thing is, he mentioned it because he meant it, for real. It’s too fucking loud, thrumming under his skin.”

Chapters: 1/1, WC: 3,483, Rating: No Rating no Archive Warnings Apply Autistic Eddie Munson

————— 2. I Am Not The Sun by beetlesandstars @beetlesandstarss

“He gets back just in time for the pizza he ordered to arrive, and enters the apartment feeling kind of like he’s bringing Robin a peace offering.

Hey, Robin! Here’s a pizza. Also, I’m a man now.

(Or, Steve comes to terms with his gender with the help of his friends. He may or may not fall in love along the way.)”

Chapters: 1/1, WC: 5,899, Rating: Teen and Up no Archive Warnings apply College AU Trans Steve Harrington

————— 3. in the orbit of the sun by Inallthingsgoodorbad

“Steve knows before he opens his eyes that he will see no light once he does.

There is something you learn once you’ve been trapped underground—darkness is unforgiving and immovable, and Steve has learned the way it presses into you, the way it makes itself known.

Darkness surrounds him. He opens his eyes. Blinks. Finds no light.

—

After an earthquake, Steve and Eddie get trapped under a collapsed building. Steve isn’t doing so well.”

Chapters: 1/1, WC: 3,348, Rating: Teen and Up no Archive Warnings apply

————— 4. You’ve Begun To Feel Like Home by nobetterlove

“Eddie is 6 years old when he first meets Steve; the boy is beautiful and covered in dripping chocolate ice cream. They’re instant friends, spending the entirety of that summer together. When the end of their time together starts to draw near, Eddie comes up with a plan — to marry his best friend. It becomes a trend that Eddie and Steve dance around for more than 20 years of ups, downs, and tragedies. Read to find out what happens when a ring pop and a handful of fake marriages changes both of their lives.

Or — 5 times Eddie & Steve were fake married and the one time they finally get hitched (for real)!!”

Chapters: 1/1, WC: 14,542, Rating: Explicit no Archive Warnings apply Canon Divergence AU Different First Meeting AU Childhood Friends AU 5 + 1 Things

#stranger things #fic rec #steddie #steve harrington #eddie munson

[steddie-fanfic-recs]

Worse Ways To Stay Alive

by nobetterlove

Rating: Explicit Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Characters: Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Canon Era, Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting, Hard of Hearing Eddie Munson, Hard of Hearing Steve Harrington, Deaf Character, Developing Relationship, Relationship(s), Friendship/Love, Fluff and Smut, Romantic Fluff, Steve Harrington Deserves Nice Things Words: 3,316 Chapters: 1/1

Summary

Steve Harrington's parents aren't total shits. They accidentally notice Steve's hearing loss and get him help. One form of that is a weekly support group that meets twice a week where a brown eyed, curly headed boy changes Steve's life. He's not completely sold on the silence but it grows on him as he learns to navigate life and where he fits in it without the harsh buzz of constant noise. Or, Eddie and Steve meet in a hearing loss support group. Cuteness ensues.

#steddie #steddie fic rec #oneshot #1-5k #hoh steve #fluff

[bmodiwrites]

Hi friends! I'm back with a silly little thing that came out of my fingertips like they were possessed. It's one of those situations that I've always wanted to try with my own SO. It'd be so fun! Hop over to AO3 to catch the whole story - it's worth the trip, y'all!

Eds –

You’ve been stressed, so let’s have a bit of fun. In the dining room, there’s something waiting for you. Snag what’s there and come find me. Each hit costs the other a piece of clothing.

Happy hunting.

Love,

Steve

Blinking from both shock and excitement, Eddie puts the note back on the counter, careful to keep it away from the open flame. He’s not ashamed to admit that he practically runs to the dining room where his surprise is waiting for him. It’s been a while since he’s felt anticipation like this bubbling up in his chest.

Between the kids at school and the music he’s still trying to produce, Eddie’s tired and filled to the brim with the kind of discontent that comes from having too much on his plate. Despite that, Steve’s thoughtful ideas and interesting ways of caring for him keep Eddie on his toes. Steve, in general, makes Eddie so very happy. Times like this reinforce that truth tenfold.

A soft gasp leaves his lips the moment he notices the Nerf gun sitting on the table. It’s one of the newer toys that’s out on the market – his kids are always going on about the damn things instead of participating in the amazing art activities Eddie meticulously planes. They’re the bane of his existence, yet Eddie is overjoyed to see the toy on the table.

Read the rest on AO3!

tag list (message if you’d like to be added): @infinite-orangepeel, @thefreakandthehair, @corrodedcoughin, @prettyboisteveharrington, @writer-in-theory

#steddie #stranger things #steddie fanfic #steve harrington #eddie munson #steve harrington x eddie munson #steve harrington/eddie munson #bobbie writes #(falling in love) losing control now #fic #writing #steve x eddie #steddie fic #stranger things fic

[firstprincewrites]

hi friends! here's my day contribution to @thebrownstone's firstprince week. the prompt is written in the stars - here's hoping you enjoy!

Alex Claremont-Diaz is pulled towards a convenience store where he finds a magazine advertising an article about Prince Henry, the Prince of England's hearts. It's like kismet, opening that magazine to see a centerfold of the most beautiful person Alex has ever seen. He knows, right then and there, that Henry is his future. Alex spends the next few years navigating what that means while becoming the president's son and rising to fame himself. Eventually, fate works her magic and they finally meet. Read to find out what happens when a gut feeling shapes a man and his life.

#firstprince week 2023 #firstprince #firstprince fic #firstprince smut #firstprince fluff #red white and royal blue movie #red white and royal blue #rw&rb #rwrb #alex claremont diaz #henry fox mountchristen windsor #henry #alex #bobbie writes #you just wanted me #the brownstone

[steddieunderdogfics]

canon rewrite with different first meet for the theme weekend - All the Pretty Girls by nobetterlove

All the Pretty Girls by nobetterlove

Rating: Teens and Up

4,193 words, 1/1 chapters

Archive Warning: No Warnings

Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting, Steve Harrington Is a Mess, Steve Harrington Has a Crush on Eddie Munson, Steve Harrington is Bad at Feelings, Steve Harrington Needs a Hug, Eddie Munson is a Sweetheart, Eddie Munson Has a Crush on Steve Harrington, Gay Eddie Munson, Self Confidence Issues, Self-Discovery, Canon Universe, Canon Rewrite, Canon Era, Developing Relationship

Summary:

Eddie Munson recognizes something in himself long before he knows what that sort of feeling actually means. It's curious to grow up in a time and space where everyone can have what they want but him. Yet, Steve Harrington is feeling the same sort of dissatisfaction. All the girls like him but he's enamored with a brunette boy with curls to die for. What happens when Steve comes to his senses and tries to become himself again? Read to find out!

Thanks for the rec!

This rec is a part of Theme Weekend. The theme this weekend is fix it fics and season rewrites.

Know a fic that deserves extra love? Submit through our asks or the submission box!

#steddie fic recs #steddie #steve harrington #eddie munson #steve x eddie #stranger things #teens and up #canon divergent #canon rewrite #alternative meeting #theme weekend

[nathanielzalexandria]

i just saw your post about deaf/hearing impaired/hard of hearing Steve fics and I was wondering if you have a rec list of them? 👀

I got two fic rec lists; one is exactly what described and the others are just good Hard of hearing Steve fanfics. If you want to make your own opinions use the tag on AO3 Deaf Steve Harrington or Hard of Hearing Steve Harrington (please note most of these fics are unfinished at the moment of answering)

Exactly like it

Reading in Silence by WishBee (G) (unfinished)

Nice & Quiet by nobetterlove (E)

Are you serious? by Rodescats (U)

Good in General

Eddie Munson's Stupid Face by judeofnotrades (G)

Feel my heartbeat by yellowraincoats (G)

Sticky Notes by voidpacifist (M) (unfinished) <- a personal fave

I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you. by throughartistseyes (E) (unfinished)

There aren't much in this catergory and i haven't read all that is there but these are some i liked and i think others should read

#deaf steve harrington #steve harrington #steve x eddie #hard of hearing steve harrington #fic reccomendations #stranger things

[strangerthingsbigbang]

Big kudos and thanks to all participants in this installment of the big bang! We had our largest bang yet, with fifteen completed works! Make sure to read, comment, and leave kudos to reward everyone for all their hard work!

If you're interested in participating next year, keep an eye on this blog, or you can also join our mailing list. We will email you only twice: once when the schedule is set, and once when sign-ups open. Joining the mailing list doesn't come with any commitment to participate and takes about ten seconds, so go ahead and do it if you'd like!

Completed works

fine winding tendrils that strangle the heart by wolfish_willow Art by StevetheHouseWife Warnings 18k, Explicit, Steve/Vecna, Steve/Nancy/Jonathan

Rich From Tender Care by glorious_spoon Art by Seanchaidh Warnings 28k, Mature, Steve/Eddie

We Are Gathered Here Today by genesisofrhythm Art by Shypt Warnings 11k, Teen, Steve/Eddie

Perfection by RoselynnThornwood Art by alby_mangroves (Ao3), Art (tumblr) Warnings 16k, Explicit, Chrissy Cunningham/Eddie Munson, Jason Carver/Chrissy Cunningham

Down in a Dead Man’s Town by holyfudgemonkeys Art by Shypt Warnings 27K, Teen, Steve/Eddie

I’ll Keep Playing That Goddamn Song by nobetterlove Art by alyssamcdoodle Warnings 14k, Explicit, Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson

Murray Bauman’s Guide to Parenting, Polyamory, and Making the Perfect Risotto by WhatsATerrarium Art by falsewings Warnings 25k, Teen, Murray Bauman/Joyce Byers/Jim Hopper

Say You’ll Love Me Again by pterawaters Art by Anarchy_Axe Warnings 30k, Teen, Nancy Wheeler/Steve Harrington/Jonathan Byers

Home At Last by SteveTheHouseWife Warnings 15k, Mature, Steve Harrington/Nancy Wheeler

Again: From the Beginning by Timetravelersunited Art by nyxalish Warnings 14k, Explicit, Billy Hargrove/Steve Harrington

Over The Hills And Far Away by througheden Art by alby_mangroves (AO3) (tumblr) Warnings 75k, Explicit, Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson

A Company of Three by merlin-the-dragonlord Art by obligatedart 25k, Explicit, Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson

Trail of Tulips by chandelier-s-notebook Art by madwomanwithawarehouse Warnings 18k, Teen, Jonathan Byers/Steve Harrington/Nancy Wheeler

diminish by ratherbeyouthful Warnings 95k, Mature, Chrissy Cunningham/Eddie Munson

Let’s Be More Than Strangers by DrowningByDegrees Art by Tallula03 (tumblr) (AO3) 19k, Teen, Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson

#stranger things #stoncy #steddie #hellcheer #jim x joyce x murray #stancy #harringrove #stranger things big bang #stbb2022v2: completed works

[firstprince-ao3feed]

Can We Dance In the Dark?

Can We Dance In the Dark? https://ift.tt/BpjnJcx by nobetterlove "Who would you be?" "Be a writer. Live in Paris." Inspired by this beautiful quote, this fic follows Henry Fox, a writer who's famous for crafting stories about a fictional prince - The Royal Blue series follows James through the trials and tribulations of being young, royal, and gay as a maypole. He loves what he does but inspiration is dry. He can't find the words and is severely stuck in a bout of writer's block. To try and abate it, Henry takes David for a walk - fate, the dear she is, finds a way to intervene. After a collision, Henry comes face to face with Alex Claremont-Diaz, law student and first son of the United State's president. Read to find out how their relationship develops into something worth writing about. Words: 6825, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 1 of Closer Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue (2023) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Alex Claremont-Diaz, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor Relationships: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor Additional Tags: Writer Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Law Student Alex Claremont-Diaz, Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting, Meet-Cute, Non-Royal Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Developing Relationship, Established Relationship, Falling In Love, Friendship/Love, Slice of Life, Fluff and Smut, Gratuitous Smut, Bottom Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor, Top Alex Claremont-Diaz via AO3 works tagged 'Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor' https://ift.tt/UcI0JKN August 29, 2023 at 07:55PM

#IFTTT #ao3feed #red white and royal blue #rwrb #firstprince #nobetterlove

[asketchysomebody]

Ignore how shitty the blue design is, I will fix it later. But here are some colored designs for my No Better Love AU that I thought of a long time ago but never did up until now. So here they are! . . . . . . . . #art #artistsoninstagram #traditionalart #sketchbook #sketches #alcoholmarkers #spidersona #nbl #nobetterlove #nobetterloveau #lapisalba #sorrelalba #art #ajaxkent #lachlangrey #myart #ocs #ocart #originalcharacters #anime #animeboy https://www.instagram.com/p/CeaLgSkL4Zq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#art #artistsoninstagram #traditionalart #sketchbook #sketches #alcoholmarkers #spidersona #nbl #nobetterlove #nobetterloveau #lapisalba #sorrelalba #ajaxkent #lachlangrey #myart #ocs #ocart #originalcharacters #anime #animeboy

[steddieficfind]

Hi there ! I can’t remember if this was a one shot or not but in it, Eddie was an animator I think? And he was working late at his office and Steve was a janitor at the building and they ran into each other often. Then at the end they go on a few dates and then when they have sex at one point Eddie sees all of Steve’s scars and it turns out Steve wrote a book about everything upside down related.

Request 539! This is You Drew Stars Around My Scars by nobetterlove!

On Ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/47113594

Send us an ask if this doesn’t sound right & Remember to comment, bookmark, and leave kudos!

#539 #found #mod natalee #i’m on a roll today

[shares-a-vest]

for the ask game: 3, 8, & 9 🥰

Wynn!!! 💖

Link to Steddie Ask game

3. Favorite three Steddie fanfics?

Oh boy, do I have brainrot over this question. Too. Much. Fanfiction. Also, I'm sooooo bad at keeping up with fics that are in progress or committing to anything over like 15K words (my brain won't focus).

Date me instead by Zhuletta: It combines faking-dating with too-dumb-to-realise-they-are-dating. I was in such a chokehold waiting for each new chapter and I was actively unwell waiting for the final chapter.

alone again, or by 96tears: Steve and Eddie still live in Hawkins a few years later and spend all their time together. Reads like an indie movie. Sooooooo well written.

You've Begun To Feel Like Home by nobetterlove: 5 (+1) of Steve and Eddie getting fake married then for real. I shouted on here about it when I read it. Weddings just get me, man. (This also contradicts my thoughts about Question 9 but idk lmao)

8. Favorite Steddie Headcanon you’ve read or written?

I answered this on my first ask:

How do I narrow this down??? I am obsessed with anything/everything that explores their physical trauma (this is absolutely personal stuff factoring in with this one for me). This is something I wrote about Steve's neck scars. The show doesn't explore it and probably won't so we have to do it. HoH Steve is canon to me at this point (which people write so well).

I'll also add my current love of Steddie as parents to a daughter. I wrote a little thing the other day about it that I'm expanding into a fic (who knows if I'll finish it lol).

9. Do you imagine they would have been childhood friends?

Honestly, no. I think Steve's parents (yes all aboard the Harrington parents hate train) really curated who he hung out with as a kid which eventually morphed into the high school King Steve era. I think of Eddie as a loner as a kid. Maybe having a friend or two in other kids that were outcasts so they hung out perhaps more out of circumstance.

Like Steve, I think Eddie's parents had an effect on his social life as a kid - but more so other people passing judgement on the Munsons (Eddie parents). But he starts to make actual friends when he begins living with Wayne because Wayne actually takes him to age-appropriate gatherings/activities and explains to the other parents their circumstances plainly and that cuts through the judgement a bit.

#lily answers #steddie ask game #steve harrington #eddie munson #lilys fic recs

[hannigrarnrecs]

for all my pride, you were the fall of me by nobetterlove (e, 13k)

what if, after being released from the bshci, will grabs the dogs and the can't live withouts and leaves without a trace? instead of sticking around to help jack take hannibal down, will runs across the country to fort worth, texas, where he finds a home and a job training dogs. everyday, he waits for the signs of hannibal's presence, worrying over the old wounds and confusing memories. what happens when hannibal finally finds him?

#alana #jack #canon div #s2 #hannigram fic recs #nbc hannibal #hannigram