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David is quitting.
He’s had enough of working for a photography company with an off-the-books philosophy of "sleaze and cheese", he's had enough of getting forced into assignments at the last minute when the company president decides he's flitting off to party with D-list celebrities instead. He’s quitting. This is, in fact, his last job.
At least it's an easy shoot - a puff piece on some up-and-coming Canadian singer-songwriter on the indie circuit who's just been catapaulted to widespread fame. No complications, no controversy. He'll be in his apartment and wallowing in his bamboo-silk sheets before he knows it.
A PhotographerDavid fic inspired by THAT photo shoot by Vanessa Heins.
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26 May 2024
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a house is not a home by ships_to_sail
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
23 Jan 2024
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“You promised you’d be quiet,” he says into the dark curls at Alex’s base, the warm puff of his breath sending shivers over every inch of Alex’s skin. He presses the back of his head into the smooth wood of the door and lets out a choked little sound that might, in a different universe, have been a laugh.
“Well, just. Stop being so good at that, then.”
It’s Henry’s turn to laugh, a chuckle that’s low and dark and hooks into Alex somewhere deep behind his belly button. “I don’t really think you want me to do that, love.”
Or, Henry and Alex pay a proper farewell.
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18 Mar 2024
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all so human with our guards down by maxbegone
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
11 Jan 2024
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“Constant fear is debilitating,” Alex tells him later on. The sun has risen, though it’s barely prominent through the dark clouds in the sky. “Even in the world we live in now, you need to find the things that make it feel…normal.”
Of course, Alex isn’t even sure that makes much sense, and he thinks about doubling back on what he just said with something stupid and word-vomitty, whatever pops into his head first, but Henry beats him to it. Much more suitable, and it puts Alex’s mind at ease:
“I’m starting to think you’re right.”
The world ended three years ago. No more all-night study sessions, no more drag brunch and mimosas, no more societal expectations.
But out of everything Alex was expecting from an apocalypse, Henry sure as hell wasn't it.
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14 Jan 2024
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if i could love you for a minute (then i'd go through it again) by princebutt
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
31 Dec 2023
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The year is 1885, they're in New York City, and the hottest ball of the year has arrived -- Ellen Claremont-Diaz's New Years' Masquerade. Women are decked out in their finest, men have had their suits freshly pressed, and all faces are covered with masks of all shapes and sizes. Amidst the swirling color and coordinated chaos are Henry and Alex, drawn to each other inexplicably.
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09 Jan 2024
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Where There Are Octobers by IBoatedHere
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
31 Oct 2023
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31 Days of October themed FirstPrince prompts.
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- 31/31
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03 Jan 2024
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i want to mark my skin (it is paper thin) by violetbaudelairequagmire
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
21 Dec 2023
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]Subj: Tattoo Reference
Attached: 1 file (orionsketch.jpg)Hello,
Attached you’ll find a line art drawing of the constellation Orion. The shoulder blade is the intended location.Best,
H.J. FoxOR: It's a Tattoo Shop AU!
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23 Dec 2023
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tangled up (with you) by athousandrooms, ifyoustay for railmedaddy
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
17 Dec 2023
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“See? I have no fucking filter. That’s exactly what got me into this situation. I guess the whole thing with wanting my mom to know I’m not straight got mixed up with all the frustration." Alex knows he's spiraling, panic rising the more he thinks of the snowballing effect of his lie, of the consequences that will inevitably come to bite him in the ass, but he has no idea how to stop it. "And now I have to come clean and tell her I don’t actually have a boyfriend and also explain why I lied, and if they didn’t think I was a complete mess before, this is gonna confirm it for sure.”
Henry takes hold of both his hands, fingertips stroking over his pulse points soothingly. “Alex, breathe.” He waits until Alex manages a slow, slightly shaky breath, then opens his mouth and throws him a fucking curveball. “What if you didn’t come clean?”
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Alex is an expert at making messes, but this time he dug himself into a hole he doesn't know how to get out of, and now his family is expecting him to bring home a boyfriend that - small problem - doesn't exist. Luckily for him, Henry is willing to take the role.
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23 Dec 2023
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take my hand if you can take me as i am by anincompletelist (soldouthaz)
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
12 Dec 2023
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It would hurt less, Alex guesses, if he wasn’t head over heels for the guy he’s supposed to be fucking through an ancient one-sided sex curse with that was partially — a lot, actually — his own fault.
But. It’s not like there’s a fucking handbook.
Alex has looked.
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- Part 2 of everybody needs someone
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16 Dec 2023
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He’s learned that ice hockey is, in effect, high-intensity interval training on ice skates, and builds a level of stamina in its players that Henry didn’t actually realise was possible outside of some very specific, highly detailed fantasies.
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- Part 2 of The Greatest Game In The Land
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16 Dec 2023
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how do you want me? by rizcriz
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
09 Dec 2023
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“Christ,” Henry curses quietly, lowering the camera. “You’re beautiful.”
Kneeling on the bed, his ankles crossed behind him, a hand tucked into his briefs, the other carefully weaved through his hair, is Bea’s friend Alex. The light sits on his skin, a delicate shadow of eyelashes fan over his cheeks, and when Henry speaks, he opens his eyes and looks at him from beneath those eyelashes, a careful smirk slipping over his lips. He doesn’t move from the pose, though, as he says, “You’re not so bad yourself, sweetheart.”
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Or Henry’s in over his head.Bookmarked by Olive31
12 Dec 2023
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“I’m English, dear,” Henry tells him, and fuck if the nickname isn’t doing something to Alex too. “Our national sport is rugby, and we play it with a lot less protective gear. Though,” he adds thoughtfully, “rugby players do wear mouth guards, which means they have the significant advantage of generally keeping all their teeth.”
“We wear mouth guards.” It’s a common misconception, and one that annoys the shit out of him. “And I’ve still got all my teeth. Wanna check?”
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- Part 1 of The Greatest Game In The Land
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09 Dec 2023
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Storyteller, Us Forever by bickells
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
06 Dec 2023
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Alex picks it up and unfolds it. It's a perfectly square piece of paper, unlike his own note, with neatly cut edges and elegant handwriting. It says:
Thanks for the help! ;)Alex is not used to struggling with his classes, so the last thing he needs right now is a new distraction in the form of a blonde guy passing him notes.
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09 Dec 2023
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Twice the speed (of you and me) by myheartalive
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
03 Nov 2023
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“Hey. So, you know Pez?” Alex asks bluntly. No easy way into this, he’s decided.
Henry looks up from his phone, frowning. “My best mate?”
“Yeah, that one.”
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Alex has an idea.
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I’m going to be dropping this fic in daily chapters until Friday, for the simple reason that I didn’t want to post all 17k of it in one go. The early chapters are quite short and then, uh, they get longer. For obvious reasons.
UPDATE: this is now complete and safe to binge ☺️
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07 Dec 2023
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Five-Drink Henry by whimsyhuh for holygnocchi
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
11 Nov 2023
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Henry’s mouth opens then closes. He can feel a flush creeping over his cheeks, but he does his best to ignore it and hopes Alex will too. “Oh. Hello. Sorry, I’m—hi. Thanks for inviting me.”
Alex’s smile only grows, and he steps back to let Henry in. “You’re the first one here. Lucky me. Come on, I’m getting some margaritas going.”
Or, Henry’s new neighbour is a party-throwing, margarita-making menace, and Henry’s helpless against his charms.
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06 Dec 2023
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misdial by rizcriz
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
27 Nov 2023
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His phone starts ringing as he’s wringing the coffee out of his shirt in the tiny coffee shop bathroom. He groans, sliding his finger over the answer button as he pulls his shirt up. “June,” he says, as politely and patiently as he can muster, “Now’s really not a great time.”
A distinctly male voice that does not belong to his sister, says, “Er.” He drops his chin and looks down at the counter, where a blond haired beauty is staring up at him from a facetime call. In the top corner, Alex can see what the man sees; himself, partially shirtless, standing over the phone, his abs dripping with coffee.
Alex has no idea who the fuck this man is.
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Or, the facetime call that changed Alex's life.- Language:
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04 Dec 2023
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why are you googling vampires? by daisymae12
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
01 Dec 2023
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Alex isn’t really looking for love – he’s got enough on his plate with law school thanks – but when he’s approached by Henry at a bar one night, all it takes is one small, shy smile and Alex is smitten.
Or, Alex accidentally takes a hot, hungry vampire home and almost dies (not really, he’s just being a dramatic little shit)
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03 Dec 2023
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go down the flame by silvermaples
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue (2023), Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
22 Nov 2023
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Henry’s hands are clasped tight at his sides, knuckles white, and his face can only be described as sunken. A deep purple beneath his eyes covered only partially by makeup, as if it's been rubbed away. He keeps biting at his lips, impossibly round and pink and forming the prettiest cupid’s bow that no guy should have.
It's nothing like the J14 spread in his head, all pristine, golden hair and a perfect, toothy grin with a gap between the front two. The Henry that he’s kept in his head since he was thirteen.
It's intriguing, he’s intriguing, and Alex wants to know more.
(AKA: Alex and Henry’s first meeting goes a little differently.)
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- Part 1 of go down the flame
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28 Nov 2023
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Inspired by this fanart by Orkazh Arts on Instagram.
Five times Alex kisses Henry on the forehead, and one time Henry returns the gesture.
Five drabble chapters, and one longer. Only the last is Explicit. Chapters 1 through 5 range from G to M, at most.
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24 Nov 2023
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Let Loose Your Glow by athousandrooms for clottedcreamfudge
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
12 May 2023
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“Seems like my liege was caught in a situation where he’d rather the ground swallow him whole.” Pez nods towards a spot to the side, and Alex follows his gaze. He spots Henry easily – a tall lighthouse of tousled blond hair – talking to a girl who is clearly into him. His expression looks perfectly polite, but he’s subtly leaning away, and he looks tense.
So, Alex makes an impulsive decision.
Whatever happens, this is going to be fun.
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Or: Alex is so very definitely straight, so pretending to be Henry’s boyfriend to get him out of an awkward situation should just be a fun little pastime - except that he doesn't really want to stop, and he has no idea why. But maybe it's okay to not think too hard and let himself go with the flow, for once.
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20 Nov 2023
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Speak for Yourself by LolaLand (Lola_di_Penates)
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
01 Jan 2022
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Alex could have walked out of the Williamsburg apartment at any time. Instead, he decides to sign up to twelve months of Henry.
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Alex makes a rash decision and Henry inexplicably runs with it.
(The "accidental housemates" AU that literally no-one asked for).
(Art by @stardisnight - chapters 7 and 12)
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Bookmarked by Olive31
19 Nov 2023