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Ao3 had to admit,
They always had a teeny-tiny-crush on Tumblr. How could you blame them? Tumblr was the type of friend who always stood by their side whenever Ao3 was struggling to stay a float and easily became one of Ao3’s most treasured friends. Even so, Ao3 always believed Tumblr never harbored any feelings of their own. Why would they? Tumblr was cool…well-mannered, and always followed the guidelines. Meanwhile..Ao3 was the one always lurking in the shadows… writing lord knows what…
Of course- Ao3 was never ashamed of what they wrote. In a world full of censorship around every corner, Ao3 made a safe space for both themself and others whose shared interests aligned with the plethora of even the most niche topics Ao3 seems to constantly find themselves in.
So then why…
Replied to evil raccoon…Tumblr: idk @AO3_Status do you want to go steady?? 💍
Ao3 couldn’t believe it.
How did this budding friendship with Tumblr suddenly become a friends to lovers???? No- A star-crossed lovers????!?!??!!?!!
Tumblr, their best friend, indirectly asked for their hand in marriage. All while Ao3 was under "maintenance" (a term Ao3 used to refer to themself being burnt out for a short period) too! Ao3 was used to Tumblr’s jokes. But this…this time it was different.
Ao3 immediately began typing up a response, hands shaking filled with adrenaline
Despite all the bizarre circumstances and denial that Tumblr shared even the slightest feelings for Ao3…the moment Ao3 replied to Tumblr:
Replied to Tumblr…Ao3: only if you’re okay with my… *squints* 15 million fics for our library 👉👈
Ao3 knew they were a match made in maintenance.