So of course you could go to my AO3 author page for this, but then you wouldn’t have the fun emojis or my 37th iteration of these fic descriptions, and I’d have to find something else to pin to the top of my page...
GIF Credit: @timandlucy (I will never stop loving this set of gifs; the gifs that just keep on giving 😂)
Beneath Your Beautiful | WIP | Multichapter | Rated M | Angsty, Steamy, Fun 😭🥵😂
Imagine a world where Tim and Lucy hadn’t been there to support each other through their toughest moments. Who would they be? And what would happen if they met those versions of each other in a very unconventional way?
Alternate Universe (AU) w/ incorporation of aspects of canon through S4.
Want You to Stay | Complete | Multi-Chapter | 50k | Rated M (with a smidge of E) | co-written with @poppypickle | Angsty, Emotional, Steamy 😭❤️🥵
Lucy wants to be there for Tim after they leave the hospice in 4x09, but things go further than either is prepared to handle.
Set post 4x09 - S4 AU.
Cruel Summer | Complete | One Shot | 2.7k | Rated M | Steamy, Fun, Ridiculous 🥵😂😜
Tim and Lucy get trapped in a sauna. It’s hot in there.
Set post S4.
Wicked, Wicked Ways | Complete | One Shot | 1.7k | Rated M | Steamy, Ridiculous, Sweet 🥵😜🥰
FWB. Lucy is wicked. Tim wants more.
Set post S4.
Maybe it’s enough… | Complete | One Shot | 2.7k | Rated T | Angsty, Emotional, Wistful 😭❤️🥺
Lucy doesn’t want to miss another chance to tell Tim how she feels.
Set post S4.
Wicked Games | Complete | One Shot | 1.6k | Rated M | Undercover, Steamy, Fun 😎🥵😂
The undercover kiss we deserve.
Set post 4x03.
Maybe We Figure It Out in the Morning | Complete | Short Story | 7k | Rated T | Undercover, Steamy, Emotional 😎🥵❤️
Nyla convinces a reluctant Tim and Lucy to work together on an undercover mission. Things don’t go as planned.
Set post training.
However Do You Want Me | Complete | Multi-Chapter | 40k | Rated E | Fun, Ridiculous, Smutty 😂😜🔥
Lucy and Tim are roped into going on a reality tv competition show with an unexpected and potentially career-ruining twist. Hate reality TV? Give it a shot [for the children]; it may be different than what you’re expecting!
Set post S3.
One Time Thing | Complete | One Shot | 7k | Rated E | Steamy, Smutty, Tense 🥵🔥😬
They can ignore the attraction between them... until they can’t.
Extension of Hit Me Baby (One More Time).
Set post 1x03 + post 1x09 - S1 AU.
Hit Me Baby (One More Time) | Complete | One Shot | 2k | Rated M | Steamy, Tense, Sparring 🥵😬🥊
Safe Place to Hide | Complete | Multi-Chapter | 49k | Rated T (with an optional E) | Mystery, Steamy, Emotional 🧐🥵❤️
Lucy reels after someone close to her is hurt, and Tim struggles with how to support her in the aftermath. They both grapple with the realization that their relationship may be changing.
Set post S3.
Touch Me Everywhere | Complete | One Shot | 3.6k | Rated E | Steamy, Emotional, Smutty 🥵❤️🔥
Lucy is done denying herself.
Standalone or alt (read: smutty) version of Ch 8 in Safe Place to Hide. Set post S3.
We Built Sandcastles | WIP | Multi-Chapter | Rated M (with touches of E) | Angsty, Mystery, Emotional 😭🧐❤️
A mysterious threat from Tim’s past jeopardizes the life he and Lucy have begun to build together.
Sequel to Safe Place to Hide. Set post S3.
Lucy’s Little Secret Complete | Short Story | 6k | Rated T | Sweet, Fluffy, Fun 🥰🤗😂
Tim finds out about the hot TO fantasies Lucy had as a rookie.
Set a few years post training.
We Used to Be Friends Complete | Multi-Chapter | 13k | Rated T | Angsty, Emotional, Sweet 😭❤️🥰
Lucy and Tim struggle to connect once she’s no longer his rookie. It hurts more than either could have anticipated.
Set post training - S3 AU.
You’re a Good Man | Complete | One Shot | 2.8k | Rated T | Angsty, Emotional, Wistful 😭❤️🥺
An unexpected moment of vulnerability in the parking garage brings Lucy and Tim closer together. Set post 3x06
See You Soon | Complete | One Shot | 1k | Rated G | Angsty, Wistful, Sweet 😭🥺🥰
Lucy has some doubts before leaving on her UC mission.
Set before 3x14.
April Fools | Complete | One Shot | 1k | Rated T | Tense, Fun, Wistful 😬😂🥺
Lucy attempts a prank that doesn’t go as planned.
3x09 spec / theory.
Stay Here | Complete | One Shot | <1k | Rated T | Angsty, Emotional, Tense 😭❤️😬
Lucy’s POV on the confrontation between Tim and Isabel at the hospital.
“You’re a dirty, rotten cheater, Tim,” she accuses, the words at odds with her dreamy expression as her eyes drift back down the length of his core.
“And you’re a sneaky little thief, Lucy,” he teases, plucking at the stolen shirt as he dips his head to kiss the tip of her nose. She shakes her head, burying her face in the hollow of his neck and squeezing him as tightly as she can manage in her position.
“I missed you.” Her voice is muffled, the warmth of her breath and the softness of her lips tickling his skin as she speaks.
He hugs her back, and, as he runs his hand over the worn cotton on her back, it occurs to him that it’s possible she’s been sleeping in his shirts this whole time. Packed one up and brought it all the way to New York with her.
It makes his heart so full. She makes his heart so full.
“I missed you too, baby.”
He clears his throat, forcing back the unexpected mountain of emotion that has him dangerously close to breaking down in tears and bawling like a baby in her arms because he hasn’t felt enough of this kind of happiness and relief and gratitude in his life to fully trust it.
“You do know larceny is a punishable offense, though, right?” he accuses in an admittedly lame attempt to regain control and stop himself from dissolving into a pile of goo on the floor.
Lucy sighs, pulling back far enough to ensure he can see her rolling eyes before she presses her nose back into the crook of his neck and breathes him in.
He is generally unimpressed with the complete and total lack of seriousness with which she is handling this situation and decides it’s necessary to tell her as much.
“I’m serious, Lucy.”
“Mmm… well, then I guess it’s a good thing the arresting officer is so desperate to get in my pants,” she dismissively sasses him as she turns her focus to casually walking her fingers up his thigh toward the hem of his boxer briefs.
He scoffs, shifting his hand to examine her barely covered rear. “What pants? At this point, I’m starting to question if you even own any pants.”
Lana, I've been trying to figure out what your username means and I can't for the life of me figure it out 😂
LMAO… that’s because it means absolutely nothing.
Loosely, cfr was in reference to Chenford but in all honesty my first fic for Chenford was also my first foray into Tumblr and fandom, and I was so dang excited to post it, I just made up something random and entirely lacking in creativity and have been stuck with it ever since 😂 🤦🏽♀️
No need to panic! This is your friendly reminder that there are only two weeks left until the kickoff of Chenford Spooktacular! In case you missed the original announcement, this event will begin on Saturday, October 26th, and end on Friday, November 1st. Prompts are below the keep reading line or, you can find them pinned on our page!
This events tag is #chenfordspooktacular24. For fics, there will be a collection created on AO3 titled Chenford Spooktacular 2024.
🎃👻🍂 Happy creating! 🍂👻🎃
Prompts
October 26th: ghosts, pranks, department party, baking
October 27th: house party, costumes, carving pumpkins, spices/scents
October 28th: superstitions, halloween/horror movies, farmer’s market, decorating
October 29th: trick-or-treat, graveyards, love languages, corn maze
October 30th: decorating, haunted house, hay ride, plaid
October 31st: mythical creatures, candy, public outreach, apples
^ Lucy to Tim, I promise I’m not apologizing for more angst for once 😅🤣
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The door swings open and there she is, still in her fancy dress, looking up at him with an expression so adorably confused and earnest on a face so pretty he feels his knees go a little weak. How dare she?
“Uh —” he starts, choosing to go with his best opener.
“Tim —” she says at the same time.
They both stop, staring at each other in what quickly becomes the most uncomfortable silence Tim has ever experienced.
“What — what are you doing here?” Lucy finally manages, her voice uncertain.
He sucks in a breath, because if he’s honest, he isn’t entirely sure what he’s doing here. He hasn’t been sure of anything since her heartfelt confession during the reunion this afternoon.
“Can I come in?”
“Uh — sure. Yeah. Of course,” she steps back so he can enter and the sound of the door clanging shut behind them is so damn loud in the quiet that it startles them both.
Lucy laughs uncomfortably, before reaching for a plastic water bottle sitting on the desk. “Do you want some water or something?”
She’s not really meeting his gaze, worrying her bottom lip between her teeth as she surveys the room, “Or I could make you some tea?” She frowns, “Never mind — I know you hate tea. I think I have some decaf, or I could call down to room service if you want —”
“I’m fine, Lucy,” he finally interrupts, and something about her awkward nervous energy soothes his own nerves, making him feel more at home than any refreshment possibly could.
I am so incredibly pleased to officially announce the much anticipated return of Chenford Week!
This annual fandom celebration for Tim and Lucy will begin on Thursday, October 3rd and run through Sunday, October 6th! And while the 2024 event may not run as long as the event has in years past, there is something for everyone!
Using the tag #chenfordweek24 you can share all of your creations for the fandom to enjoy! From fanfics and edits, to mood boards and playlists, the fandom would love to see it all! Just don't forget to add your fics to the Chenford Week 2024 collection on AO3 which will open the first day!
Please reblog to help spread the word. Also, keep an eye out, for in 2025 the celebration will return to its original week in July! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate in sending me an ask!
October 3rd: break-ups & make-ups, show (not tell), angst, favorite season 6 scene
October 4th: tropes, personal headcannon, domestic bliss, outsider POV
October 5th: new beginnings, physical touch, comfort, alternate universe
October 6th: callbacks, missed moments, found family, lyrics/poems/quotes
My second favorite thing about reading all your fics is reading the comments and counting how many “LANA WHAT THE FUCK” comments there are hahah. Truly incredible writer you are. Glad I’m not the only one saying/thinking it also hah. Always blown away in every emotion I feel from reading your works highlight of my day to read anything from you, it’s like a movie in my head. Your work is an amazing experience every time.
My heart 😭😭😭
Thank you soooo much for this unbelievably kind and thoughtful comment. I can’t even begin to tell you how happy this made me, and I know your words are going to be something I can come back to when I’m feeling discouraged for a looooong time ❤️❤️❤️
I am so, so excited to finalllllllly get Chenford to their happy ending in BYB; here’s a little sneak peek of what’s to come in the next chapter 🥰
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Mortified. She is utterly and completely mortified. What had she been thinking?
She had wanted to be honest; to make sure everyone knew that she knew the magnitude of her mistake. That she was the one that messed up.
But then the host had asked that damn question about giving things another try and Tim had just… been all stoic and silent and Tim about it, and someone had to say something.
So she’d fumbled around with her words, trying to explain that she wasn’t in any position to ask that of him, that she’d never expect he’d even want to give her another chance. Not that she didn’t want another chance, of course she wanted another chance. but it had been months, and she was sure he’d moved on… probably with someone who shared his love of beach volleyball and yeah, it had only gone downhill from there. She’d rambled on like a nervous idiot until their host had finally cut her off, looking downright embarrassed on her behalf and suggesting that maybe this was a conversation they could continue after the show.
And god, Tim had been looking at her like she was some kind of alien from outer space by the end.
She doesn’t regret her honesty, but, god, she does kind of wish she’d been less of a weepy mess about it all.
Unsurprisingly, Tim hadn’t hung around backstage after the reunion to catch up like most of the rest of the cast had.
Not that she could blame him. He was a private person, and she’d just word-vomited her feelings all over him in front of the world. He’d moved on with his life — of course it must have been unbelievably uncomfortable and awkward for him to have to sit there while she’d poured her heart out four months too late.
Lucy’s so busy reliving every microsecond of her mortification in horrifically slow motion that she almost misses the rap on her door.
She scrambles to her feet from where she had collapsed back onto the bed as soon as she made it back to her hotel room, only having paused to kick off her painfully high heels before admiring a view of the ceiling as she’d agonized. She tugs at her dress, attempting to rearrange and overlap the two panels enough to avoid an indecent exposure.
She arches up on her toes to check who it is through the peephole. And she’s so taken aback by the sight of him that she momentarily forgets she is supposed to be doing more than just ogling him through the tiny hole.
He lifts his hand to knock again, and she stumbles back in surprise. The sound is much louder when she has her face plastered to the door. She rolls her eyes at herself before taking a deep breath and opening the door.
"Boot," Tim's voice comes out as a warning, but he doesn't push her out of the shower. She hears the caution in his tone, yet Lucy can't resist the temptation to explore further, she raises her hand to his chest, letting her fingers trace idle patterns and glide across his wet, warm skin.
“Chen.” Another warning but this time less stern than the first.
Lucy lets her left palm fall flat on Tim’s pec, her right hand coming up to trail the same path of the first before her fingertips stroke unexpectedly across his abs that flex temptingly under her feather-light touch. She finds herself distracted by the bullet wound scar low on his stomach. They’re both transfixed as she lets her fingers brush over the long-healed mark that serves as a memorial to their second day riding together. She had been utterly terrified in the moment, while bullets were flying and her TO was bleeding out, that she was going to lose him, a man she didn't much like but already knew would be important to her future. Despite all of that, she couldn't deny it then or now, as Wrigley had so correctly called her out, that part of her likes the thrill of it all. And so had Tim. So did Tim.
What was one more adrenaline-induced thrill between colleagues?
“It's Lucy.” She corrects, before she surges into him, Tim's mouth already closing the distance and meeting her half way. Kissing Tim is like everything else with him—exhilarating, terrifying, yet steady.
- for you I would fall from grace by @goodgirlssayiloveyoutoo (submitted by @queseraone)
