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Can you recommend any good bellarke fics?:)

Absolutely!

You can check out my AO3 tag with fic recs here. I keep adding to it, but the fics that are in there right now are all FANTASTIC so I’m positive you’ll find something you like in there. :)

And my fanfiction tag on Tumblr is here (it’s mostly fic recs from other people for my own reference but I also reblogged some drabbles/one-shots I like that people have posted on Tumblr).

There are so many fics I’ve read that I adored but unfortunately I can’t remember which specific ones they all are (but they should be bookmarked on AO3). I do remember certain fics so I’ll put some of my absolute all time favourite fics below.*

*Since I don’t know everyone’s tumblr usernames (and for navigation purposes), I’m listing all the author’s AO3 usernames!

“To My Favourite Scar (To All Of The Stars)” by prosciutto

Short disclaimer: I’ve recently been working my way through all of prosciutto’s Bellarke fics so a decent amount of my fic recs are by that specific author. I can say that she is absolutely AMAZING and I have yet to be disappointed by a single thing she has ever written. I HIGHLY recommend reading her stuff.

Anyway. This fic is just fantastic. It’s a Modern AU with Bellarke as co-captains of their exy team (which is delightful!) and it’s got all the great enemies-to-friends-to-lovers angst and fluff a girl could ask for. I have to admit that I was hesitant to read it at first because I’m not much into sports so I wasn’t sure how much I would enjoy it but I am SO glad that I did because it is one of my favourite fics ever. A must-read.

“You’re Just Another Recovering Heart” by prosciutto

This is a Season 5 spec fic and it BROKE MY HEART A MILLION TIMES OVER (but in the best of ways, ya know?) It’s so emotional and beautiful and an example of canonverse at its very best.

“Kept Going, Kept Rolling with Nowhere to Go” by marauders_groupie

This is a modern travelling AU and I REALLY enjoyed it. There’s so much great character work in this one (especially for Clarke) and its just really emotional and beautiful.

“Sleight of Hand” by prosciutto

This is a longer multi-chapter fic where Bellamy and Clarke are basically trying to pull of a heist. It is absolutely BRILLIANT, especially if you are into fic with longer chapters (like me).

“Up The Ante” by prosciutto

Companion fic to “Sleight of Hand” - if you liked the first one, you can’t miss it.

“In the Skylines up Ahead” by prosciutto

If you enjoy soulmates AU’s, this fic is about to become your life blood. Be warned. It’s stupidly cute.

“This is a Song About Somebody Else” by grumpybell

I cannot express how much I loved this fic. It was SO good I read it twice. Back to back.

The universe is unique because it is post-apocalyptic but in a different universe than The 100 so it has a very similar feel to the canonverse but also manages to be its own entity. The character work in this one is just phenomenal and the relationship development makes my soul weep with the beauty of it. And, it’s a three part fic with long chapters (my absolute FAVOURITE). There’s a lot of angst in this one, but it never comes off as being heavy-handed.

Basically, what I’m trying to get at is this fic is emotional and beautifully written and perfect so why are you still looking at this when you could be reading it right now????

“we’re too good at goodbyes” by LaughingSenselessly

This is another Season 5 spec fic and after reading it I basically just wanted to mail it to Jason Rothenberg and be like “scrap all your s5 scripts - I have a better one for you”. That’s how good it is.

It is so emotional and angsty and AMAZING in every way - it displays such a clear understanding of the characters and was so well-written. I could barely function after I finished.

“i think it’s called love” by LaughingSenselessly

This is a modern setting high school AU and I don’t know what to say about it without spoiling other than to say it is AWESOME and everyone reading this should definitely read it! But, then again, I think LaughingSenselessly is physically incapable of writing anything bad so is this really a surprise???

“I dreamed you a sin (and a lie)” by monroeslittle

I have to be honest: its been awhile since I’ve read this fic so I don’t have too many details to add about it (other than that it’s an FBI AU) but I do distinctly remember dying over how much I enjoyed it. So don’t miss it.

“in this house on the corner” by ofhobbitsandwomen (litvirg)

The birth of my love for modern au’s began with this fic. I don’t think I’ve ever recovered since. It has the best kind of angst and the way this fic unfolds is honestly masterful. I was so sad when it ended (and now you must be sad too! but first, you have to read it and LOVE it like I did).

“Weave Me A Myrtle Crown” by AJRedfern

WARNING: this fic has not been updated in over a year and it doesn’t look like it will be any time soon!

THAT being said, there is still almost 80k words of pure beauty RIGHT. THERE. And you would be a fool to pass that up because this firefighter!Bellamy/paramedic!Clarke fic is literally to die for.

PLUS, it doesn’t even end in a wholly unsatisfying place - a few things are left unresolved but as for the Bellarke stuff (which is the most important part) the only unsatisfying part about it is that I WANT MORE!!! But, if the writer so chose to, they could probably have just chosen to wrap up the fic in the same place that their relationship is at where it is in the latest chapter.

SO. Even though this fic is incomplete, I still absolutely recommend it.

“How You Stay Alive” by LaughingSenselessly

I might have weeped for joy when I saw that there was 88k words of a Bellarke reincarnation AU and I was definitely not disappointed. Each chapter is better than the last and it has one of the most satisfying endings in any fic I’ve ever read. Really great in every way.

“How to Save a Kingdom” by LaughingSenselessly

A prequel to HYSA, but it doesn’t require you to actually read HYSA beforehand to follow it (although, as someone who did, I think you’d appreciate it more if you had ;)). I loved it just as much as “How You Stay Alive” and it deserves all the love!

“Meet Me in the Morning” by monroeslittle

In this fic, Bellamy and Clarke are trapped in a time loop in early Season 1, and everything that happens after that is just great. I have so much love for this fic and its premise.

“Picking Up What You’re Laying Down” by verbaepulchellae

This modern AU has literally everything that a girl could ask for. It is a mixture of smut, angst (the ANGST!! *shakes fist*), and a healthy amount of fluff, too. AND, the best part is there’s almost a whole 120k of it! I’ve read this fic multiple times and lost multiple nights of sleep where I simply contemplated how bloody amazing it was.

From checking the description, you may think this is just an average smut fic. But - believe me - it goes way deeper than that (if you like more than smut in your fics) and everything about this fic is to die for.

“Survivor’s Guilt” by LaughingSenselessly

Odds are you’ve heard of this one because - let’s be real - it’s essentially the holy grail of Bellarke fanfic. But, nonetheless, I’ll still recommend it because this is probably the single best canonverse fic I’ve read. Like, ever. It was completed awhile ago now, but it still holds up amazingly well and I’ve read it start to finish two times now and it was STILL incredible the second time around. This fic should be required reading in the Bellarke fandom, I’m not even kidding.

That’s not even close to all of my favourite fics out there but they should all be in my recommendations on AO3 so if you read all those, and still want more, do check it out! Hope this was helpful, nonny.

Happy reading!

bellamyblakesass-deactivated202

10,000 Bellarke Fics Celebration

To celebrate this massive milestone I’ve decided to compile my largest fanfic recommendation masterlist. I’ve gotten a lot of input from people in the fandom to do as a comprehensive list as I possibly can. List is under the cut!

Since this is first and foremost a celebration of this amazing fandom’s writers please if you reblog, give a shoutout to your favorite writer or fic to let them know how loved they are.

traitorwhoyoulove

A friend of mine is new to The 100 and asked me to recommend some fics that I’ve enjoyed. As per usual for me, I ended up with a much longer list than expected and I decided to share here. This is nowhere near all of the fics that I’ve fallen in love with, but I would definitely recommend checking out some of these awesome stories. I didn’t tag authors in this solely because I’m lazy and didn’t have time to look everyone up, but all credit goes completely to them and they are amazing.

Drabble Collections

Arkadia – HawthorneWhisperer

The Thirteenth Bunker – HawthorneWhisperer

Good Times Gonna Come – caramelle

One-Shots

Canonverse

The Stars up Above, Directionless and Drifting – simonetta

Turning Puddles into Oceans – mauraders_groupie

Watercolors – rashaka

in the silence between worlds (that’s where I’ll find you) – viansian

You’re Just Another Recovering Heart – prosciutto

A Blush of Love – marmvg

Upward Over the Mountain – storyskein

Hearts Like Ours – verbaepulchellae

Going Courtin’ – Frea_O (this whole series is really good)

Hands All Over – winterwaters

darkest of marks – importantmetaphors

just the beating of our hearts – twilightstargazer

Strong Like an Ox – LaughingSenselessly

Soap – verbaepulchellae

First and Last of Your Kind – verbaepulchellae

The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Sky Person – Chash

Inconceivable – jaegermighty

tell our stories on these walls – glowing horizons

Eight Minutes Against a Tree – crystalkei

Just Come Find Me – saem

coastal waters - saem

the clockmaker (fixer of hearts) – MercuryM

subscriptions – ofhobbitsandwomen (litvirg)

In the Skylines up Ahead – prosciutto

Focal Point – grumpybell

We Are Undone by Each Other – tacosandflowers

I’ve Been Dreaming of You from the Other Side (I Know You So Well) – Chash

Then Why Am I On Your Mind? – serendipityinwords

What if we ruin it all – dropshipheroes

Facing Tempests of Dust – grumpybell

If You Don’t Believe You Better Get Superstitious – LayALioness

after the beep (i’ll tell you i love you) – emullz

filling your empty heart – alltheworldisinmyhead

Can’t Buy Me Love – kay_emm_gee

I Know That Fortune is Waiting to Be Kind – Chash

The Buddy System – Kacka

To My Favorite Scar (To All of the Stars) – prosciutto

don’t go where I can’t follow – nymphaea

Under (the) Covers – HawthorneWhisperer

i will follow you into the dark – ladyfriday

Lift My Heart Up to Your Ear (you can probably hear the ocean) – LayALioness

Only the Sound of Our Breath Soaks In – LayALioness

I’d Still Stare at You – marauders_groupie

If I kiss you where it’s sore, will you feel better? – queenofchildren

like ships in the night (passing me by) – viansian

long day – crookedqueen

howl – crookedqueen

real people do – crookedqueen

It’s Called A Hustle, Sweetheart – prosciutto

neither lost nor found – gracianasi

and love, you taste like magic – MercuryM

Must Be Love (On the Brain)

Multi-Chapters

Canonverse

Love Will Come Through – monroeslittle

Meet Me In the Morning – monroeslittle

Stars in the Water, Blood On Our Hands – grumpybell

Caught in the Fire – banshee_in_the_dark

Signal Fire – CharmingPromise

Reach Out (Touch Me) – ParadiseAvenger

our starved hearts – twilightstargazer

Matched – banshee_in_the_dark

the squire – ofhobbitsandwomen (litvirg)

Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation – Quentanilien

Survivor’s Guilt – LaughingSenselessly

bound by the secrets we share - troubledpancakes

Griffin’s Anatomy – Hawthorne Whisperer

No Gods, No Masters – risingdin

Sugar, Let Me Be Your Passenger – verbaepulchellae

in this house on the corner – ofhobbitsandwomen (litvirg)

Letters From Home – CallMeHux

The Odds Are Good – tacosandflowers

I Don’t Want To Be Your Friend (i wanna kiss your neck) – LayALioness

Work Songs – crookedqueen

Something Always Survives – asroarke

Home – grumpybell

water, water, everywhere – troubledpancakes

Never Say Never – selflessbellamy

Picking Up What You’re Laying Down – verbaepelchullae

How You Stay Alive – Laughing Senselessly

Prequel: How You Save a Kingdom

the world was born in smoke and fire (and so were we) – forgivenessishardforus

Call it Patience, Call it Hope – queenofchildren

The Horizon Lies Ahead – fawna

Slight of Hand – prosciutto

Weave Me A Myrtle Crown - AJRedfern

chronicallytired24-7

I’ll read that when I’ll finish my bullshit

The Magicians Season 4 Episode 13: Careful Spoilers

This scene broke my heart 💔

#my heart #the magicians #the magicians season 4 episode 13 #quentin coldwater

Part 2 Episode 3 ”Lupercalia” Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Am I the only one who would participate in Lupercalia, like its seems so fun, sexy and cool.

#caos #sabrina spellman #nick scratch #lupercalia #lets do this

The Magicians

Season 4, Episode 13, was 2nd the most painful thing that I have experienced! Like no joke, what writers of the tv series are actually thinking about, like what the f***!

#holy fuuuuuck #so fucking annoyed #the magicians #season 4 episode 14 #can't stop crying #quentin coldwater #bring Quentin back #i need my cutie back

chloefranco

Mortal Things

Nicholas Scratch x reader

Part 2!

Summary: Reader goes on a date with Nick and does mortal things with him lol. Fluff all around 😗

Your groaned in frustration as you figured out what to wear for your date. You twirled around your mirror, changing outfits with every twirl. But nothing seemed to be working with you. Usually you don’t care for what you wear but the fact that Nick asked you out suddenly makes you a mess.

“Sabrina! Sabrina!” You yelled out for your cousin. She came to your room in a few seconds.

“What, why are you yelling?” She said crossing her arms over her chest.

“I don’t have anything to wear.” You said as you moaned into a pile of clothes.

“Oh my Satan. First of all, you have a bazillion clothes and second, since when do you care about what Nick thinks? You used to reject him almost everyday and now you’re freaking out over what you’re gonna wear.” Sabrina said rolling her eyes. She picked up a burgundy skirt, a white sweater,black tights and heeled boots. “There. There’s your outfit. Besides, either you’re blind or dumb, don’t you have any idea what Nick feels for you? That boy can’t even say his spells right whenever you’re in the room. ”

You charmed the outfit on yourself and looked in the mirror. “Thanks cousin.” you said with a big smile. “I just wanna look nice.” You defended yourself after her speech.

“Anyway, what’s up? You’re obviously in love with Nick.” She teased you, laying down on your bed.

“I’m not in love with him.” You said as you put on mascara.

“Yeah…. okay.” Sabrina said, not convinced. “Why did you agree to go on a date with him? After so long, I mean.”

“I just wanna give him a chance. He’s trying. I appreciate that.” You shrugged but your insides were filled with butterflies just thinking about him.

“Where are you guys gonna go later?”

“I don’t know. Maybe I’ll bring him to watch The Conjuring. It just came out.”

A few seconds later, your cousin Ambrose shouted for you. “Cousin!!! (Y/N)! Nick’s here.”

“Coming!”

You came down the stairs, your aunties and cousins all present which made you annoyed. Ambrose whistled as you reached the bottom. “Okay, bye.” You quickly said to your relatives, embarrassed. Nick offered his arm and you grabbed a hold of it. Wanting to get out of there before your aunties could say anything more.

“You take care of her, young man.” Auntie Zee said as she looked Nick up and down. “Her curfew is at the witching hour.”

“Oh, Zelda. Relax. She’s in good hands.” Auntie Hilda said as she flashed a warm smile to you and Nick.

“Don’t worry, Miss Spellmans. She’ll be home safe.” Nick said with that smile that could quite literally kill you.

“Okay, bye. Let’s go.” You said, bringing Nick along. You took the forest route.

You took in your surroundings, you liked the darkness. It gave you a sense of security. Not many people like to walk around the forest in the middle of the night but you were born into darkness so it doesn’t matter to you. You almost forgot that you were with Nick.

“You look beautiful. As always.” He looked at you, smiling. You knew he wasn’t playing with you. He wouldn’t do that to you. But you were just that insecure like most girls.

“Do you say this to all the girls, Nicholas Scratch?” You said teasingly. “Thank you.”

He chuckled, and turned to you, shaking his head at how blind you are to why he likes you. “Just you.” He said, looking forward smiling.

“Shut up.” You laughed, hitting his chest playfully. “You look handsome too.”

“Do you say this to all the mortal boys?” He teased. “Thank you, (Y/N).

"Jokes on you cause not many mortal boys are into me.” You laughed.

“Well then, they’re fools.” He simply said. As if it was the truest thing in the world.

“Anyway, wanna watch a mortal movie, with a false God and demons, a witch and ghosts?” You said as you reached the streets.

“That sounds delightful.” He said. “I don’t watch too many movies. This is probably my second movie in my life.”

“Well, I hope you’re not a scaredy cat.”

You bought the tickets for you and Nick and he offered to pay for the popcorn and drinks. You waited for him at the end of the room. He came excitedly to you. “Look, they have ghoul drinks. These mortals sure know how to mock us.” You laughed.

“Well, Halloween is just around the corner.” You explained. “Mortals love to get scared.”

During the movie, you could tell that Nick was staring at you. He’s trying to be subtle but you can feel him. There were moments when he wanted to hold your hand. You could feel his hand brushing yours a bit every now and then which made you smile a bit. You have no idea why he even likes you. You’re just a normal witch. Not many people like the Spellmans. The fact that he doesn’t care about your family drama shows that he’s that into you. You decided to move your hand closer to his and hold it when something scary happens. You don’t know this, but he didn’t even pay attention to the film. He was too busy freaking out over the fact that you held his hand first.

After the movie, you couldn’t stop talking about the film. You thought it was pretty scary but not as scary as the things you’ve seen at the Academy. Nick was just smiling at you, watching you talk. You linked your arm with his and walked down the streets. You were still talking about the movie when you realized you were the only one talking. You rolled your eyes and nudged him gently. “Hey, I get that you can hear me talking all day but you gotta say something.” You laughed.

“I can’t help it. I’ve got the most beautiful date in the world. That kind of thing can make a guy speechless you know.” He looked you in the eyes and you looked away in a flush.

“You’re a flirt, Nick. Anyway, where do you wanna go now?” You said not wanting to end your date yet.

“Where do you always go? When you’re not busy with the dark lord and curses.” He was genuinely interested in what you like and where you go for fun in the mortal world.

“Ha-ha very funny. Cerberus Books. I think you’ll like it there.” You said as you began to pull him to the direction of the bookstore.

After hanging out at Dr. Cerberus’ for a bit, Nick told you that it was time for him to get you home before your aunties send him to the hereafter. On the way to your home, Nick wanted to show you something. He said some sort of spell and blew into his hands. Soon after, hundreds of glowing butterflies erupted from his hand and you watched them light up the dark forest. “That’s so cool, Nick. You’re like the best warlock I’ve ever met.” you said as you touched a butterfly. Nick couldn’t believe what you said. This time, he felt what he never felt before, butterflies in his stomach.

“Do you mean that?”

“Yeah. Of course, I do. You’re so talented in almost everything. Okay, you gotta teach me how you did that and also how to astral project. I know it’s dangerous but you’ll be there with me.” You said as the butterflies started to disappear.

Soon, you reached the Spellman Mortuary. You turned to Nick and kissed his cheek. “I had a nice time, Nick. Thank you for everything.”

“Don’t I get a kiss, miss Spellman?” He said with that devilish smile.

You leaned in and gave him a kiss on the lips. He held the side of your face as he kissed you, combing your hair with his fingers a bit. Your heart was pounding. He didn’t have to know that. Your kissing session was interrupted by Ambrose whistling in the doorway.

“Well, well.” He teased the both of you before leaving.

“Sorry about that. My family is a little too much.” You said nervously.

“It’s okay. You up for a date tomorrow? I can teach you all the things you wanna know.” He said as he tucked a strand of hair behind your ear. You tried not to let your emotions get a hold of you. You smiled and agreed.

“I’ll see you tomorrow, Nicholas.” You said as you kissed his cheek one last time.

When you reached your bedroom, you looked out your window to see Nicholas walking away. You opened your window and called out to him. “Nick!” He turned around with that smile that drove you crazy.

“I like you.” You said before closing the curtains.

“You have no idea what you do to me, (Y/N) Spellman.” He murmured to himself, smiling.

@ateliefloresdaprimavera @claudiamoscatoo @esclisa @ventusnonexpectat

well i don’t know if this was good hahaha sorry :(

deuvaodechinita

chronicallytired24-7

Like I would run to my room with him or do what we he asks just to touch that hair and that body

#hot af #gavin leatherwood #nicholas scratch #caos #so hot omg #save me #i need water

reneecinematicuniverse

can we talk about how desperate and worried he seems while kissing her cuz I wANT TO

awkwardturtleaffairs16

Tunnel

Prompts:

(1) @honey-bee-fangirl Nick is really really badly injured, really ill and weak and bedridden, Sabrina kissing Nick’s forehead, and Sabrina saying I love you; and

(2) @whcczes Prompt #24 “that was, by far, the stupidest thing you’ve ever done.”

Her whole body was hurting. She might have been bleeding from a gash on her stomach, but she wasn’t sure. Her eyesight was getting blurry and the smoke was filling up her lungs rapidly. She needed to get them out of here.

She struggles to carry Nicholas, his arm slung on her shoulder, a dead weight on her side. She doesn’t stop trudging on the path. They have gotten so far away from the battle. The war between heaven and hell was waging on in the depths of the fiery pits of hell, but nothing really registered in her head other than the fact that Nicholas was so near now beside her, that she could feel his warmth seeping thru his blood-soaked clothes. She needed to get him out of here. Fast.

The ground shook and the walls were starting to cave in. There was so much dust and soot in the air. She was having a hard time breathing. The entrance was getting closer, but her consciousness was waning, closing in. If they don’t get out of there now, they were never leaving hell.

It seems like the light at the end of the tunnel was getting brighter and she could almost imagine tasting fresh air, she could almost imagine seeing Nicholas cradling her face, healthy, safe, and smiling, with an amused smile, laughing at her worry. Telling her it was going to be alright. ‘God Please, Satan, Lilith, Jesus Christ. Whoever is there. Please let it be alright’, she thinks.

She drags every inch of strength left in her bones and carries on. She doesn’t see the ceiling collapse and come down just right in front of them and she loses her balance. They both fall on the ground. She doesn’t notice her knees start bleeding. She doesn’t waste a minute and scrambles up to his side, she tries to keep her tears at bay, but she chokes.

“Nick. Nicholas. Nicholas! Wake up please! We need to get out of here. Wake up.”

She chokes on her tears, his eyes are closed, he doesn’t move a muscle. There was blood running down his head and she desperately tries to wipe it away but the blood flows thoroughly. He was deathly pale. She panics for a minute and tries to feel for a pulse. It was weak, but it was there. She breathes a small sigh of relief.

She realizes there was no way out anymore. The exit was blocked by debris, most of which were bigger than her. There was no way she can get past that. The cave was getting darker now, she knows she is left with no choice.

She gently cradles his head to her chest. Presses a kiss on his forehead. Prays to the Gods that her powers would work. She closes her eyes and visualizes the pool of magic within her. The well was almost empty. There was nothing much to draw. She concentrates harder. The transportation spell was easy if she needed to transport herself. But it was trickier with an unconscious person. If she didn’t have enough magic left, the transportation spell could take hold of her, but not on Nicholas. Initially, she didn’t want to take the risk. But if they stay longer, the less likely they were to escape.

She focuses her mind and draws deep, she feels the murmuring of her power on her skin and with a hoarse voice, she shouts, “Lanuae. Magicae.”

She doesn’t remember to whom she prays for, Satan was clearly dead. They had no Gods. But she remembers praying hard. Her vision spins and the last thing she remembers is being engulfed by cool blinding light, Nicholas in her arms, her grip iron tight around him. She was not letting him go this time.

—

She wakes up feeling warm, bright sunlight streaming down the room. The walls that greeted her were yellow and cheery, and she could smell cinnamon. A sign of protection. A safe haven.

She closes her eyes again and remembers that she was having a dream. They were attending the ball at Baxter High, she was swaying to the music, head on Nicholas’ shoulders. Her eyes cast away to Harvey and Roz’s direction. She remembers smiling, closing her eyes with content, and leaning further into Nick.

She remembers thinking how terribly sad and poignant was it to say goodbye to a person you knew so well like the back of your hand? How can leaving a relationship that was a great imprint on your soul, be okay? The truth was, it wasn’t okay. The love she and Harvey shared was the most – innocent and young, that she will ever know. That time when they had it, it was perfect. It was hard to accept the other truth in life – people change. The things you feel before will not always be the same things you feel now. And that was okay.

Day by day, you learn that there are matters in life that you know you cannot give up. Other matters, you must know because your soul seeks it. There are relationships in life you will learn to outgrow, while some you realize you will grow old with. She loved Harvey. That never really changed. It was just a situation where they both learned that they had exceed each other.

But love was not something you learn to quantify. Love was just that. An unexplainable feeling that takes over your soul. A compulsion that makes you reach to another, maybe in search for a home. She gave a piece of her heart to Harvey. And now she knows, she was giving away a distinct piece of her heart to Nicholas too.

How do you explain an unfamiliar love that exceeds a love that is first and pure? How does she even begin?

She feels Nick disengage from the dance, feels him stare at her, a silent burning question in his eyes. She knows the question. She knows, he wonders constantly about the need to surpass Harvey. When will he leave his shadow?

She feels speechless in front of his unwavering stare. She didn’t know how to answer him then. For the first time, she felt afraid. How can she contain all the love overflowing from his soul?

She hears a crash downstairs and reluctantly she opens her eyes. Wait. Nicholas. She recalls him in her arms. The Mines. Escape. Transportation Spell.

She jolts out of her reverie and she feels a chill run down her spine. Where was she? Where was Nick? She stands hurriedly and ignores the pounding pain in her head and runs down the spiral staircase. “Nicholas! Nick!”, she shouts.

She reaches the end of the stairwell and sees a surprised Auntie Hilda balancing a tray full of dark porridge and mandrake juice.

“Sabrina! You’re awake! My dear, oh my goodness dear.” Auntie Hilda engulfs her in a tight hug. The bowl of porridge clatters unattended on the floor. They hug and cry, but she wastes no time and asks, “Auntie, I was – I was with Nicholas. I tried to teleport us both back – but, but, I, I don’t know what happened. He might be in the tunnel. How long have I been asleep? Where is Nicholas?”

Hilda smiles slowly and places her hand on Sabrina’s cheek, “Hush now baby girl, Nicholas is here. He’s safe. I was just taking this porridge to him.”

Immense relief courses through her. She didn’t know how, but she found herself on the floor. Strength sapped. Her knees weak. He was alive. He was here. He was here. The spell worked. She saved him. Dear God. She feels her tears pool from her eyes. She’s been crying a lot these days. She doesn’t normally stray away from feelings of sadness, but since Nicholas left, there were days when the sorrow was unbearable.

“Where is he, Auntie?”, she asks.

Hilda takes her to the corner room on the second floor. When she opens the door, Sabrina stays rooted on the spot for a moment, but then she takes the first step and rushes by his side. She sees Nicholas on the bed, his eyes closed, (she doesn’t remember the last time she’s seen those eyes open), his forehead was bandaged up, a cut from his left eye down marred his cheek. She could see bruises on his arms, his chest. She knows his right leg was broken. She saw how mangled it was the first time she found him.

She kneels beside him and picks up his hand, and cries.

She found Nicholas in the ninth circle of hell, injured, weak, and on the verge of imminent death. He was in the middle of the frozen lake. The 4th round, Judecca. He did not recognize her or anything for that matter. When she tried to talk to him, he would stare at her face blankly, eyes empty, no light. She remembers pulling him in her arms and promising to take him back home.

But where was home? She was sure Nicholas knew the answer to her question. She needed to hear him say it again. She needed Nicholas to wake up. She knows the answer now too. She needs to tell him that her home was him. And she was his home now. She needed to tell him so many things.

She stays beside him and waits.

—-

He stirs and he knows he is somewhere safe. The sheets were warm, and a breeze was coming in. He knows he is safe because there was no breeze in hell. He struggles to open his eyes, his whole-body hurts, and he can’t feel his right leg. His throat was parched. His ears disoriented from the empty ringing. But he feels grateful. It’s been so long since he’s felt anything other than excruciating pain. Hell was no joke. The torture was beyond imagination. He’s never going back again.

He feels something heavy beside his arm and he tries to turn his head sideways. A soft sleeping face. White platinum tresses. Sabrina.

He struggles to keep his emotions in check, he feels his throat close up, his eyes water, a heavy sense of need flooding his chest. He thought he would never see her again. Good God.

He winces when he tries to lift his right hand to pull her in. His ribs were apparently also broken. But he doesn’t give up. She doesn’t stir. When he’s gathered her in his arms, he breathes a sigh of relief. He kissed the top of her head. He imagined this one too many times while he was in Hell. When he felt the burning pain of Satan, imprinting on his soul, he thought only of one thing. Sabrina.

Sabrina in his arms. Sabrina smiling, laughing. Sabrina running. Kissing.

He realizes that he is alive and safe now, yet he still thinks of the same thing.

He closes his eyes to sleep.

—

When he wakes up the second time, he finds her still there. Awake.

“It’s been a while, Spellman.”, he says. His voice was hoarse from lack of use.

Her face crumples up and she has a ridiculous smile on her face, tears falling on her cheeks. She tries to clear her throat and with snob, she says, “Nicholas Scratch, that was, by far, the stupidest thing you’ve ever done.”

He takes her within his arms. And he laughs, “I love you, Sabrina.”

She takes a deep unhurried breath, decides and says, “I love you, Nick.”

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