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1. words are futile devices by de234

   Fandoms: Skins (UK)  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • F/M
   • Work in Progress

   08 Mar 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • James Cook/Effy Stonem
   • James Cook (Skins UK)
   • Effy Stonem
   • Post-series 4 AU
   • Angst
   • Fluff and Angst
   • Unrequited love??? maybe???
   • feelings can be complicated
   • Ceffy
   • Headcanon galore
   • Ignoring series 7
   • Dialogue Heavy
   • Slow Burn
   • various gen 1 and gen 2 characters make an appearance

   Summary

   Cook's been alone for nearly a decade, sworn to a life of loneliness and secrecy. Perhaps bumping into Effy Stonem again will change that.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   29,651

   Chapters:

   3/?

   Comments:

   24

   Kudos:

   37

   Bookmarks:

   8

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