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your presence has gone through me (like needle through a thread) by GatheringBlue
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
20 Feb 2026
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"We're setting you up with a billet situation," Fletcher continued. "It's pretty common for first-year players, especially international guys. Gives you a chance to settle in, learn the city, have someone looking out for you."
"Okay," Ilya said slowly, not entirely sure what a billet was, but not wanting to admit his ignorance.
He could guess from the context – he’d heard of rookies being assigned to live with older single players, veterans who could show them the ropes. Maybe that was what Fletcher meant. Connors maybe, he was probably a handful of years older than Ilya. Or perhaps Becker. Ilya just hoped it was someone who–
"You'll be staying with Nikolai Petrov and his family."
The words hit Ilya like a punch to the gut. For a moment, he forgot how to breathe.
"Petrov?" he managed, his voice coming out strangled.
__________________________________________________________________The Bears decide that Ilya should be set up with a billet for his first season. The idea of spending a year living with a man that Ilya is sure hates him is completely terrifying. And yet, it ends up being the best thing to ever happen to him.
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31 Jan 2026
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Thomas is manipulative, ambitious, and ruthless. He's also lonely as hell.
And then the new gardener starts at Downton, and everything changes.
(a slightly alternate look at season three, or: Thomas might be mean but he also needs a hug)
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24 Mar 2024
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When the Goblet of Fire spit out Harry's name that Halloween night, he was told to join the other champions. Instead, he turned around and walked away.
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27 Dec 2023
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Shall I Stay? by Dorks_are_just_people_who_care_a_lot
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
20 Mar 2025
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By the end of the first week, when it became clear that there was no obvious end in sight, they basically dragged Henry home, begging him to take a shower and sleep in a real bed, if only for a night. And thus, the shift system was born. It was agreed that this is best for everyone; that if this is going to go on much longer, they all need to be resting and taking care of themselves, to keep themselves sane.
Henry however, has been given somewhat of an exception to the rule, given that he didn’t take well to being told he had a four hour shift.
“Do you honestly expect me to go sit at home, staring at the wall and driving myself crazy, instead of just being here with him?” he nearly shouted at June when she’d suggested it to him. And nobody felt like arguing with Henry. Besides, there’s no way to know how long this will continue, and Henry seems justifiably hell-bent on putting his life on hold to be here every moment that he can.
Because it’s Alex, after all.
Because twelve days ago today, Alex was hit by a car, and went into a coma. And nothing will ever be the same again.
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12 Nov 2023
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Speak Now to Hold Forever by A_Pirates_Love_For_Me
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
23 Sep 2023
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In a world where your soulmates first words to you are emblazoned on your skin, First Son Alexander Claremont-Diaz has been waiting to hear his words his whole life. But while he's waiting, he might as well figure out why the Prince of England won't ever speak to him.
A slightly chaotic soulmate take on how these two can get to their happily ever after.
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20 Aug 2023