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silent-wolf · 2 years

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an actual tier-list of the best fan -fiction tropes:

10. crack fics - gives me a good laugh - helps cheer me up whenever im down - just light-hearted overall -especially if its crack treated seriously 9. coffee shop au! - honestly just love strangers to lovers so this is lovely - if its done right its AMAZING - i love cafe dates sm 8. high school/university au’s - developing relationships and setting boundaries ftw! - seeing children just balance the stress of school while trying to maintain a relationship is really relatable for me - prom! 7. roadtrips! - especially if its two people who don’t like each other - the angst! the drama! the miscommunication! - just really sweet - also dumbass #1 and dumbass #2 getting lost in the middle of nowhere and trying to figure it out gives me life 6. huddle for warmth - hella soft - really domestic - just makes you feel super gooey and mushy, what else do you want? - and then the aftermath of them realising that they fell asleep together - cue the blushing 5. sharing a bed - oh no theres only one bed.... -”i don’t mind sharing. what too afraid? don’t worry i’ll chase away the monsters” - both sleep far away from each other and wake up cuddling - once again, cue the blushing 4. hurt/comfort - normalise👏healthy👏communication - come on baby boy(🤢), tell me your darkest secrets - having someone to understand your problems and ACTUALLY listen is a gift - THE KEY TO A STABLE RELATIONSHIP IS C O M M U N I C A T I O N 3. childhood friends to lovers - god i love this trope so much - bonus if they fall out of touch and then reconnect - just two estranged friends trying to re-learn each other :) - beautiful 2. enemies to lovers - HA! YOU THOUGHT THIS WAS GOING TO BE NUMBER 1?? NOPE- - whoever invented this trope, you have my full respect. - specifically, my favourite is academic rivals - and then you have the dreaded seating arrangement - both parties have to work together for a good grade 🙄 - if executed properly its just *chefs kiss* 1. found family - honestly as much as i like romantic tropes, platonic ones just hit different - i could eat this trope for breakfast, lunch and dinner and never get tired - maybe its the mommy troubles speaking but im so soft for this trope - i just love when the character is so alienated by affection and then grows to understand that love is unconditional. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- this is my ranking, however, if you disagree, meet me at denny’s. i might do another post of the worst tropes within this week(?) anyways, drink lots of water and take your meds bye!

#fanfic #fanfiction #trope #tier list #bro im so tired #i love you #i hope you're alright today!#fyp #tumblr

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uppastthejelliclemoon · 3 years

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Starved

@the-metaphorical-jellicle-cat remember that touch-starved Tumble HC I had? Here’s a little short for it! Enjoy the angst!

It wasn’t that Tumblebrutus didn’t enjoy hugs.

His brother was Pouncival, for Heaviside’s sake. When it was just the two of them, they had needed to huddle together for warmth almost every single night, and Pouncival had been like a magnet to Tumblebrutus’ side. Hugs, or some kind of physical affection, were practically a guarantee the moment anyone stepped into Pouncival’s line of sight. But after they were found by Jellylorum and Asparagus, Pouncival had made new friends, and latched onto new cats, and Tumblebrutus stuck to the sidelines.

He preferred it that way, honestly. Staying on the sidelines, away from attention, meant that he couldn’t get into trouble with any of the older cats. They wouldn’t scold him.

Tumblebrutus learned early on as a kitten that showing any kind of weakness, especially a need for affection, put a target on your back. Pouncival could afford to keep his happy, bubbly personality, Tumblebrutus couldn’t. He had to toughen up for his brother. He needed to protect them.

However, going from never interacting with cats other than his brother to suddenly being amongst a group who interacted with more affection than Tumblebrutus had ever seen during his time on the streets was a massive change, and he couldn’t help but be unsure as to how he had to respond to the changes in his environment.

But there were some days when Tumblebrutus couldn’t help but lean into Pouncival’s over-zealous hugs or Jellylorum’s warm nuzzles. He couldn’t resist the small grin on his face when Alonzo ruffled his fur in the morning to greet him.

More often than not, Tumblebrutus pulled himself back from those interactions. He had to remain on guard, because even though he had a new home, friends, and a family, there was always a doubt in the back of his mind that everything would change, and he had to be prepared for that moment.

Tumblebrutus convinced himself that affection meant weakness, and he needed to be strong. He needed to prove himself to Munkustrap, and Alonzo, and all the other protectors, so that he could help keep the Jellicles safe as well.

But then the Jellicle Ball had happened.

It was a moment of rare excitement and pure joy for Tumblebrutus. He allowed himself to relax, to dance with his brothers, and even allowed himself to sit close to his mother, who had looked at him with pleasant surprise in her eyes as Tugger sang for Mistoffelees.

The night was emotional, exhausting, and when the Jellicle Ball was over, and cats were beginning to return to their own dens, Alonzo spotted his younger brother sitting against the old car, looking as if he was about to fall asleep right then and there.

“Hey, Tumbles.” Alonzo whispered quietly, poking the young tom’s shoulder. “Time to head home.”

“Okay, ‘Lonz.” Tumblebrutus mumbled tiredly, opening his eyes.

Alonzo chuckled quietly, exchanging a look with Cassandra, who was watching the brothers fondly a few feet away as she waited. “Do you want to walk, or are you going to make me carry you?”

Tumblebrutus shifted, yawning. “I can walk... is Pounce already home?”

“Yeah, your dad brought him back a little while ago.” Alonzo replied, noticing Tumblebrutus swaying on his feet. “Tumble... are you sure you don’t want me to just give you a ride back?” He reached out to the younger patched tom, but Tumblebrutus recoiled back, wrapping his arms around himself.

“No!” he said, a little too quickly for his older brother’s liking. Cassandra placed a hand on her mate’s arm as she stepped forward.

“Tumble, what’s wrong?” the sleek queen asked.

"Nothing’s wrong at all! Why would you think something’s wrong?”

Alonzo’s face showed a hint of suspicion, and he straightened, cocking his head slightly. “Does this have anything to do with the reason behind why you won’t let anyone hug you?”

Tumblebrutus tensed. “Wh... What are you talking about?”

“Tumble, I’m your big brother.” Alonzo sighed. “Just like you keep an eye on Pounce all the time, I keep an eye on you. Even if you don’t think I do.” Which was very true. Alonzo always made sure to check in on his younger brothers, especially when they had first arrived in the Junkyard, and he made a point to spend time with them whenever he could.

“I have to make sure I’m always tough!” Tumblebrutus said firmly, as if he was repeating a mantra to himself. “I have to protect Pounce, and I want to protect the tribe! I don’t want you or Munkustrap thinking I’m weak.”

Protectiveness flared within Alonzo. “Who says you’re weak?”

Tumblebrutus drew back slightly, studying his claws as if they were the most interesting things in the world, not wanting to meet Alonzo or Cassandra’s eyes. “They did... before Pounce and I came here.”

“The other street cats.” Cassandra said softly, her eyes filled with nothing but understanding. She reached out slowly, and took one of Tumblebrutus’ paws. He froze for a moment before gripping her paw back, clinging to her. “But you were kittens.”

“That didn’t matter.” the patched tom retorted, shaking his head. “I needed... I needed to take care of Pounce, so I just listened to them. I couldn’t let him get hurt. And then we came here, and so much changed, and it was really nice, getting hugs and piling up for naps, but I can’t be weak!”

Cassandra’s eyes lit up with a protective fire similar to Alonzo’s, and she reached out, gently tilting Tumblebrutus’ chin so that his eyes met hers. “Tumblebrutus, you are not weak. Everlasting, you took care of Pounce and survived all on your own while Alonzo searched for you two.” Tears brimmed in Tumblebrutus’ eyes, and Cassandra gave him the warmest, kindest smile he had ever seen. “That’s the furthest thing from weak.”

“Alright.” Alonzo said, sitting down next to Tumblebrutus, who looked at him with wide eyes. “I’m going to give you a hug, Tumbles. Is that okay?”

Tumblebrutus went completely still for a moment before he nodded, and Alonzo pulled him into a one-armed hug. Cassandra sat down beside Tumblebrutus, and hugged him loosely from his other side.

Tumblebrutus had never really gotten a hug from anyone besides Pouncival before, not counting the brief ones from Jelly. He wasn’t really used to being hugged, so suddenly having two cats hugging him was very different, and...

it made him feel safe. Like... he was the one being protected.

Alonzo kept his arm around his younger brother, keeping his voice quiet. “Tumbles, why didn’t you tell anyone before? Do Jelly and Asparagus know?”

Tumblebrutus shook his head, staring at the ground as he leaned Alonzo. “Pounce kind of knows... but he’s Pounce. He basically runs on hugs and pure energy.”

“Then I think we need to change that.” Cassandra said, moving back and tugging Tumblebrutus’ paw to make him look back at her. “From now on, no matter what happens or what’s going on, you come find Alonzo or I if you ever need to talk about this, okay? No more sulking off to the side by yourself while everybody else runs around.”

“I don’t sulk!” Tumblebrutus protested, making Alonzo’s face brighten as Cassandra laughed.

“Meh, you sulk sometimes.” the black and white tom said, ruffling Tumblebrutus’ fur with his paw, a smirk on his face. “I think I heard George say your ‘brooding face’ was cool.” Tumblebrutus scoffed, but didn’t push Alonzo’s paw away. “But Cassie’s right. And if I see something’s wrong and you’re not telling me, I’ll ask, you know that, right?”

Tumblebrutus couldn’t stop the small smile on his face, and he nodded. “I know. That’s you being all stupid and protective.”

Alonzo huffed. “That’s my job as a big brother. It’s also my job as a big brother to make sure all younger brothers go to bed at a decent time, especially after the Jellicle Ball.”

“Looooooonz.” Tumblebrutus groaned dramatically, flopping back against his brother’s shoulder.

“Tuuuuuumbles.” Alonzo copied. “Come on, Jelly’s probably wondering where you are.” He stood, grabbing Tumblebrutus paw and pulling him up, Cassandra following with a fond look in her eyes. She wrapped her arm around Tumblebrutus’ shoulders, smiling when he leaned into her and looked at her with gratefulness.

And when they reached the den where Jellylorum was waiting up, if Tumblebrutus returned his mother’s hug, and her eyes widened just a tiny bit in surprise before her own arms tightened even more around him, Alonzo and Cassandra simply stood back, watching proudly.

#touch-starved tumble #cats the musical #tumblebrutus #alonzo #cassandra #hurt/comfort time babeyyyyy #angst #do not tag as alonzo/tumble or cass/tumble #also this is my first time *actually* writing real dialogue for my canon-verse cass #sooooo #it's kinda rough #but i do hc that cass is soft around very few cats #and alonzo and his brothers would be some of those cats #soft platonic cuddles ftw #liv's writing corner

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thirstyotakuimagines · 4 years

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FE3H Cuddling HCs: Blue Lions Edition

With the weather getting colder, I am all about being cozy af. Blankets. Fires. Sweaters. And my personal favorite: cuddles. In that spirit, here’s how I imagine my OG babies would cuddle.

Dimitri

most respectful boi

would probably ask before touching the first few times because he is a true gentleman

not one for PDAs

if he needs to feel your closeness in public, he’ll signal with a hand on the small of your back

will cover your hand with his under the table at dinner or while studying and rub small circles on your knuckles with his thumb

if you lean against him, he will instinctively go stiff

it’s not that he doesn’t like it - he just struggles a bit with personal space

once he settles into it, he’ll lean his head on your yours and just breathe you in

he thinks it’s cute when you fall asleep on him

it makes him feel strong and fiercely protective

he will not wake you up for anything, even if he has to go to the bathroom or gets hungry - he wants to hold onto these moments as long as possible because he knows how quickly they can be torn away

Dedue

like Dimitri but even more respectful, if that’s even possible

doesn’t like to be touched in public

won’t make the first move

the first time you reach for him, he will be shocked and maybe even recoil

this poor man struggles to fathom that another person would want to be that close to him

it takes him a long time to stop being surprised when you curl up on him or lay your head on his shoulder

but once he does, it’s hard for him to let you go

he could stay wrapped up in your arms for literally ever

he is surprisingly warm and soft considering how big and muscly he is

honestly, he could be your own private space heater

doesn’t move a lot when cuddling but loves it when you rub the back of his neck or his forearms

please snuggle this man so, so often - he needs it

Sylvain

c u d d l e m o n s t e r

you know that move where a guy will pretend to yawn and stretch to put his arm around you?

Sylvan has mastered this and is not afraid to use it

he will also attempt to cuddle Felix and Dimitri because it makes them very mad/uncomfortable respectively and he thinks it’s hilarious

Felix once socked him so hard in the upper arm over undesired cuddled that it bruised up for a week

will casually wrap his arm around your shoulders or your waist in virtually any setting

cuddles are often accompanied by forehead or temple kisses

he likes it when you run your fingers through his hair

will run his up and down your back or your side in return

beware if you are ticklish - he will absolutely exploit this for personal gains

enjoys falling asleep with you laying on his chest

will idly play with your hair

need to be reminded often that you like him for who he is and aren’t going anywhere

remind him while cuddling to get extra squeezes and loving

Ingrid

suuuuuper awkward about cuddling at first

needs you to make the first move and will definitely get flustered about it

“O..Oh...*blush*...I...no, don’t go away *grabs for hand*...I just...ugh...”

doesn’t mind public cuddles but doesn’t fully settle unless alone

the blushing doesn’t cease

cuddle when around Sylvain for a good time - he will pick on her and she will lose her cool and get angory

also a little weird being cuddled around Dimitri and Felix - she wants to look strong and independent around them

likes it when you hug her around her waist

prefers taller cuddlers so she can tuck her head under your chin

will flick or pinch you if you tease her while cuddling

also enjoys friendship cuddles from Mercedes

Felix

a n g o r y s p i k e y b o i

do not approach

will 100% push you away if you try to PDA

he’s not trying to hurt your feelings but he also isn’t really thinking about whether or not he is

he will, however, notice the disappointment on your face and feel bad about it

the first time he attempts private cuddles, it will be quick and dirty and incredibly awkward

think like...a stiff hug and pat on the head

he will probs get mad immediately after and run away

it’s because he doesn’t want you to see him blushing

will never be a pro cuddler but will, eventually, give into his cuddling urges in small doses

no matter what he says, he likes the feel of your fingertips on his bare skin

he tries to hide how it makes him shiver

most likely to cuddle (read: kiss your forehead and rub your back) when you are visibly distraught

Ashe

natural-born sweet cuddler

v e r y nervous at first but once you reciprocate, he will laugh and smile like you’ve given him the best gift

loves holding hands with you in public or private, especially while snuggling

prefers interlocked hand-holding to cupped

will occasionally kiss the back of your hand when he’s feeling extra pleased

lay your head on his shoulder - it makes him feel warm and loved

he will lean his chin into your head and you can feel him smile against your temple

likes to share blanket nests and snacks

lay on his lap while he’s reading, please - he might even read to you if you ask him to

willing to accept and dole out head pets

Annette

starts out like Ingrid but warms up a lot faster

before too long, small PDA cuddles become like second-nature

small touches, holding hands at lunch, sitting next to you with her hip pressed against yours, laying her head near yours

also a bit fan of blanket nests

please hold her when she’s freaking out or in a self-esteem spiral - it will help her calm down

will 100% choose to cuddle her BFF Mercedes over you (no offense)

kiss her forehead if you want her to blush

will switch easily between big and small spoon

maybe don’t play with her hair - she puts a lot of effort into her cute hairstyles and will be grumpy if you ruin it

Mercedes

mom-friend cuddles ftw

as long as they’re cool with it, she will gladly hug anyone who she thinks needs a boost

she honestly doesn’t think much of it the first time she reaches for your hand or offers you a hug because it’s so normal for her

you will have to clearly tell her that your desire for cuddles is more than platonic

she will be surprised, but pleasantly so

if you’re going to hold hands in public, make it subtle

she doesn’t like the attention on her but enjoys your general closeness

run your hands over her middle back (not too obviously if in public) - she takes on A LOT of others’ emotional weight and needs to know that someone is there to support her, too

likes it when you play with the ends of her hair

enjoys laying close after a long day, foreheads pressed together or spooning, and recapping

especially likes to hear about your day and will prompt you to keep talking by squeezing your hand

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