#blrb

[midnightscorpius]

let your best friend’s brother stay just a fantasy. especially when he’s a rockstar with a redemption arc to sell.

synopsis: it was supposed to be one meeting. one contract. one fake relationship to clean up his image. except nothing about this feels fake. not when his smirk makes your pulse stutter, and not when the world suddenly thinks you’re his.

pairing: rockstar!best friend’s brother x f!reader

The office reeks of money and perfume. Floor-to-ceiling windows. A leather couch that probably costs more than your tuition.

And across from you? Two agents, a lawyer, and him.

He’s slouched in the chair like he owns the building. Like he doesn’t need this meeting at all.

The PR manager, sleek in red stilettos, beams like this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

“So, here’s the vision—rebranding him through a genuine, heartwarming, relatable relationship arc. And what’s more relatable than reuniting with your childhood sweetheart?”

You blink. “You want me to pretend to be in love with him?”

He doesn’t even flinch. Just smirks.

“Technically,” the agent interjects, “not in love. Not right away. We’re aiming for a slow burn. Organic. Like… the one that got away.”

You cross your arms. “Right. And in the meantime, he still gets to sleep with groupies and stumble out of clubs high as hell?”

“That’s not entirely accurate,” he drawls, finally sitting up. “I haven’t stumbled in weeks.”

Your glare could cut glass.

The PR woman laughs nervously. “Look, no one’s asking you to lie on a witness stand. Just make it look good. Couple appearances. Instagram posts. Maybe an interview or two. If people believe in his redemption arc, we can land this tour contract.”

He shrugs like it’s nothing. “But you’ll get paid. A lot.”

You snap your head toward him. “Wow. You’ve really got the charm turned up today, huh?”

He leans back, smug. “You always said I was good at pretending.”

Silence. Heavy, suffocating.

Your gaze drops to the glossy contract in front of you.

“And if I say no?”

“We’ll find someone else,” the lawyer says flatly. “But the story won’t be as believable. You two already have history. Photos. Proximity. It’s the easiest yes you’ll ever give.”

Your eyes flick back to him. For once, his smirk falters.

And that’s when you know—this isn’t just about image.

He needs this.

And for some sick, twisted reason… so do you.

[ecoxlar-maybe]

Illustrations for chapters 2 and 3 of my Rymin fic (+ some assets) cuz I'm unable to be normal about it rn

Link cuz tumblr keeps deleting it when I put it in text????:

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[astereaes]

Ask me about my book!!!

[aster-draws]

He was something unrealistic and unattainable, blue eyes and curly hair and daydreams he had when he was present enough to imagine.

[lelelego]

for the borderlands reverse bang at @borderlandsbigbang!!!!! 

fic written by the wonderful wonderful @connortemple - TBA 

[borderlandsbigbang]

Borderlands Reverse Bang 2018 Wrap-Up

Hello! We hope you’ve enjoyed this round of the Borderlands Reverse Bang. We wanted to thank all of the participants one more time and share some of the final stats:

Total Artists: 35 Total Authors: 23 Authors who took on two pieces: 12

Posted art pieces: 33 Posted Fics: 31

Between art and fic, we had a completion rate of just about 90%, so go ahead and congratulate yourselves!

Congratulations to all of our artists:

@c0njidraws, @cinderpath, @crystalcaravanner, @cynderiaopus, @daemonfiend, @dauverney, @dreamypastelskies, @gayroach, @glitchedhound, @handsomepeacock, @humblebeex2, @hyperioncompanyman, @jilldrawblog. @jinetixart, @ladytalon1, @lapaduza, @lelelego, @likikoari-art, @manjer-art, @maxkiki, @motherfuckingmoran, @nokikissa, @pandoranmama, @pastelyanpan, @rainbowpui, @realityphobia, @roryartdot, @sailorfuckthisshit, @scootsaboot, @sky-blue-siha, @starfruitspice, @stress-snake, @then-pewwish, @tortellini-martini, and @xcorajuda Congratulations to all of our authors, especially those who picked up two fics (bolded):

@an-irritatingly-large-orange-cat, @betterthanforever , @burlesque-articulation, @connortemple, @dragonbagel, @ferelden-loser, @holographicblossoms, @kingtrashlord, @klatukattdreams, @leastlikelyto , @likikoari-art, @nessiefromspace, @no-godsorheroes, @nothingbutchaff, @onearmedmechanic, @rad-sad-badass, @rainbowpui, @somethingsomethingstars, @ssealdog, @starfruitspice, @thethespacecoyote, and @thirtysixsavefiles

Thank you again to all our participants, and don’t forget to check out our masterpost >>HERE<<. Until next time!

[ecoxlar-maybe]

Damn I can't believe Ryan Akagi aus got me drawing after a month of not smh

[ecoxlar-maybe]

Whats your favourite character trope?

Hrmmmmmgggg Oh boy this is hard...

Silly Goofy guys that are actually sad/are experiencing the horrors (Ryan from Infinity Train)

Bisexual (can just be in vibe) idiots

Actually wait,,,,just lovable dumbasses in general (pls read Oresama Teacher and/or Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun pls i love that mangaka's work so much, literally everyone is some degree of idiot)

Really fucking good evil to good character arc (Zuko from ALTA)

Lil smartasses u wanna punch so bad but like they can back their shit up (Artemis Fowl)

Girl pretends to be a boy for reasons (Haruhi from Ouran)