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  1. Rec 38

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    "Perhaps I will take my lasso back, then. If that's alright with y'all." There is no malice behind his words and yet, Charles winces all the same.

    "Of course." Edwin says, placing the lasso in Jem's hands. He stills, seemingly thinking something through before he leans forward and—to the shock of Charles—kisses the cowboy on the cheek. There's a small smirk on his lips as he pulls away, like he's proud of his ability to fluster the guy and for some reason, that worsens the weird, ugly pit in Charles' stomach.

    "Thank you." Jem practically croons. He takes his hat off and fans at himself theatrically which makes Edwin smile, bright and wide.

    Charles watches, feeling weirdly paralyzed despite the fact that he can feel both Niko and Crystal's eyes on him. He only realizes that his hands are clenched into fists at his sides when Niko takes his left hand into her own, rubbing soothing circles into his gloved knuckles.

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    16 Oct 2024

  2. Rec 44

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    "May I ask you something that might be a bit.. personal?" Edwin asked, hands clasped on the desk in front of him.

    Charles glanced at the other boy, an uncertain smile on his lips. "Sure, mate? What's up?" He was sprawled lazily out on the couch, something Edwin believed was a 'hacky sack' flitting between his palms.

    Edwin stilled, taking in a deep breath. "Um, well. I was just wondering, after the case of the Devlin House and the.. moment with the Night Nurse—" The hacky sack thumped against the floor, causing him to wince.

    "Edwin," Charles warned, getting up from where he sat. "Mate, can we—"

    "I don't mean to sound selfish but it's been eating away at me and I cannot bear to have this in my thoughts any longer." Whatever Charles was going to say died on his lips, his mouth contorting into a tight lipped frown. His gaze was unreadable, which was a quite rarity.

    Edwin stood up from his chair, pushing himself away from the desk and taking slow, cautious steps towards the other boy. "We do not have to talk about this now but I just need to know." He balled his hands into fists. "Why didn't you tell me about your father? Or your home life?"

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    07 Aug 2024

  3. Rec 58

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    "Then, Monty kissed me and—"

    "Monty kissed you?" Charles couldn't help but interrupt loudly, just as Edwin had described he felt hot all over. He wondered what it would've been like to be in Monty's position. Maybe Charles would've been compelled to kiss Edwin, too, in whatever romantic moment they had.

    "Yes."

    "Did you want him to?"

    "No." Edwin said, quieter this time. "It was barely a peck and I couldn't even feel it but I found myself wishing that it was—"

    "Me." Charles exhaled deeply, a habit more than anything else.

    "Precisely." Edwin replied curtly.

    Charles stood there for a moment, trying to find the right words to say. "I've thought about kissing you." Those were not the right words.

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    03 Aug 2024

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    “How,” Steve clears his throat, “how did you tell Claudia? That you loved her?”

    “I left my failing marriage for her and asked if I could take her last name instead,” his mom says, “Really, Steven, it’s quite simple.”

    “I don’t have a failing marriage to leave,” Steve complains. 

    “Oh,” his mom responds. “Oh, Steven. Honey."

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    Steve Henderson thinks his life is going pretty great. He’s pulling solid B’s at Indiana State University and is working his way through his internship as a student teacher at a local elementary school. He’s nailing it in his position as the Philanthropy Chair of his fraternity, and his home life has never been happier. If only he could figure out what to do with his feelings for his fraternity’s sweetheart, Eddie Munson.

    or, five times Steve notices that Eddie has a penchant for putting things in his mouth.

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    29 Dec 2022

  5. Rec 68

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    charlie had been in love with nick since he first met him. he knew that much well enough. he thought about living with nick and it broke him. he carried the idea with him everywhere he went, right beneath his ribcage. his side ached with it. he made it into a waiting room, a love letter he would never write. he’d keep it all to himself and maybe it would happen. maybe he and nick would exist in the same place, and nothing would ever happen, and it would still be as good and clean as charlie ever wanted.

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    05 May 2022

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    holy shit. art.