#checkateva

[neurodivergent-watt]

physical touch

[notsomightymightytiger]

A quick little sketch cos this idea was too cute to forget :)

Bit..hehe..sketchy.. hehe on the anatomy and everything but it was a fun little doodle! What onesies do you think the characters would wear? Kate gave me devilish vibes but I was also tempted to make her a tiger cos of a nickname Eva gave her in one of my fics. Eva is a narwhal cos climatology (and in one of my upcoming fics she’s a bit of a Percy Jackson/mythology nerd), and lastly Chess just gives me classic panda onesie vibes, but it’s up to interpretation!

(Also of course I put pins on Evas onesie, gotta stay on brand 😄)

[elliewritessometimes]

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

“C’mon, Katie, cheer up. I won’t laugh too hard when you fall over, okay?”

Kate only rolled their eyes. “I’d rather you didn’t laugh at all.”

“No promises, Katie.”

“Dick.”

Eva gasped melodramatically, clapping a hand to her cheek in faux-shock. “Oh my God! You remembered my middle name! Eva Dick Sanchez!!”

“I fucking hate you.”

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me and @notsomightymightytiger wrote a fic!!!!! finally!!! thanky kiera for writing with me it was an honour you're so talented and lovely aaaaaa

in which checkateva go skating and shenanigans ensue

tw: swearing and i think that's it!!! let me know if there's anything i missed <3

[maybeatiger]

*chanting* CHECKATEVA WATERPARK DATE CHECKATEVA WATERPARK DATE

okay i have ideas but zero braincells to write a fic so here are some headcanons (might revisit when i can actually write something)

- Chess took them on the waterpark she and her family used to go to when she was little

- it used to be her favourite place up until she was six or seven, but after her parents divorced she couldnt go back to it. until then.

- it felt right to take Kate and Eva there, so she looked if it was still open, and it was. it looked almost just like it used to from the website pictures.

- they were both super excited about it. they would get to see this piece of Chess she'd kept hidden so well and they were honoured that she felt comfortable to show them that.

- when they got there, Eva was a bit overwhelmed. there were a lot of people, but it was nice, it felt safe in a way.

- Kate immediately wanted to go in this nearly 100ft slide

- Chess and Eva were confused. Kate is scared of heights.

- "you could go with me!" they said. so the three of them climbed the stairs to the slide.

- naturally, Kate panicked when they got to the top, but Eva offered to go before her and Chess held their hand while they were waiting

- they all loved the slide and went two other times.

- they went on the wave pool! surprisingly, Chess was the one who fell/got dragged the most

- Eva used to be a swimmer and she went on one of the normal pools and did some laps because she missed swimming

- she asked Chess to time her

- then Kate tried for fun

- and they did a little competition thing

- Eva won all rounds but Kate wasnt upset, she just playfully teased their girlfriend.

- and, of course, Chess was watching and realizing that, holy crap, she really was in love with those two.

- she spent the rest of the day smiling.

[lactosefreevanillayoghurt]

You Don’t Need To Prove Yourself To Us

yes this is a checkateva fic and yes it is for @aveasorae

hurt/comfort, a lot of fluff and also some nachos (1600 and something words)

"What do you want to do when you grow up?" Kate was sprawled on Chess' bed, legs resting upright against the wall, head digging into Eva's hip.

Eva didn't look up from her laptop. "Teaching."

Kate flung her arms up, smacking their girlfriend in the chest with one hand, almost dislocating Chess' nose with the other. "You're so boring."

"Ow."

"Soz, Checkers, love you really."

"Yeah, yeah, absolutely." Chess pawed at their nose, surprised that Eva hadn't reacted to being literally punched in the boob, jesus christ since when had Kate been so strong? "Also, Eva's not boring, she's just got her shit together better than you do."

"I've got my shit together! Anyway, that wasn't the point, I didn't mean, like, jobs, I meant just things you want to do when we grow up."

"...That is jobs." Chess took one of Kate's flailing hands and pinched her index finger. They told themselves it was to piss Kate off and not to save their nose from another sneak attack.

"Fuck you, you knew what I meant."

"Sure, Kitkat." They let their partner's hand go, regretting it when Kate immediately started picking at the week-old nail varnish on it, black flakes decorating their bed. Eva hadn't moved or even acknowledged the conversation going on around her and Chess placed a quiet hand on her knee. They knew that both them and Kate worried about Eva, though Kate worried about everything so maybe that was a bad example. Still, they knew the other girl perhaps didn't have her shit together as well as they teased.

"Why would you even want to go into teaching though?" Kate's heels thudded against the wall and, as happened every time they met at their house, Chess began to regret letting Kate anywhere near their nice neat room. "I mean, I find it hard to deal with one of me, I wouldn't want a whole class to have to actually teach."

"Eva's good at that, everyone likes her."

"Yeah, 'cause she's an angel," Kate shuffled herself around and wrapped their arms around Eva's waist, her voice now muffled by fabric, "And we love her."

Eva smiled, one hand ceasing typing to brush over Kate's head before returning to her work. Chess rubbed their thumb over her knee, "I think someone," They nudged Kate, "Is getting bored. We should stop for now."

Kate was overly willing to sit up and pack away their books, neatly closing and then rearranging her folders. Chess always marvelled and how someone could be such a chaotic mess but then become so neat when it came to school work. They themselves were a little more haphazard, throwing their books in a pile beside their backpack before getting up and stretching. Kate kissed Eva's shoulder, sent affectionate fingerguns to Chess and walked over to the door, running a hand through their hair as they did so. She paused, one hand on the doorframe, "I want chips. I'll bring a pack up, do either of you want anything?"

Chess shook their head, "I'm all good." They locked eyes with their partner, both raising an eyebrow in sync and then gesturing back to their girlfriend.

Kate bit her lip and nodded, "I'll get a banana as well, okay Aves?"

Eva nodded vaguely and then the door was shut and Kate was gone.

Chess heaved a sigh, wandering over to where Eva was still sat typing on the bed. They ran a hand through the girl's hair, planting a kiss on the top of her head. "Maybe it's time to take a break, V."

Eva shook her head fervently, her fingers only pausing for a second. Chess crouched in front of her, reaching around the laptop to hold her hands. They looked at their girlfriend, properly looked, noticing all the details that got mixed up to create Eva Sanchez. She looked tired, more than anything, and it hurt a little to see someone that they loved so much become so overwhelmed. Her eyes were soft and unfocused, hands cold where they held Chess'. Slowly, so slowly, Chess let go of her hands and pulled the laptop off her lap, saving her work before closing it. They sat cross-legged on the floor, head resting on Eva's knees. "What's going on up there?"

Eva shrugged, nudging Chess backwards with one socked foot and sliding off the bed to sit opposite them on the floor. "Dunno."

Chess hummed and smiled. "I agree with Kate, you know. You're boring because you work too hard."

Eva huffed out a laugh. "I have a lot to do," she protested weakly.

"Yeah, I know." They shuffled around and pulled the other girl close, rubbing one hand in stars over her back.

"And if I don't do it all, I'll fall behind." Chess felt Eva's lips mumble against their collarbone, whispering words they knew that she struggled to admit even to herself. "Chess, I'm scared. I don't want to fall behind because I'll lose the scholarship and I'll lose you and that would fucking suck. And- and I feel bad when I'm not busy all the time, because," She paused, voice hoarse around the edges, pressing closer to Chess. The door opened and Kate slipped in, a bag of chips under one arm, a banana in one hand and three cans of ginger beer balanced precariously in the other. Chess smiled over Eva's head, watching as Kate took in the situation. They placed the snacks down and padded over to the others, sitting down and taking one of Eva's hands to stop her from picking at the hem of Kate's flannel that she'd somehow ended up wearing. Eva continued, "Because if I'm not working or cheering or anything then what am I? Like, I'm not worthy if I can't prove myself, right?"

Chess' heart broke at those words and they held Eva impossibly tighter, kissing her temple. "Oh god, Eva, no." They noticed how both of their partners' hands shook as they held onto each other and pulled themselves together a little. "V, sweet thing, firstly, you never have to worry about us leaving you because we love you because of who you are and not because of your grades or your cheer ability or any of that. We're so proud of you for it, but we love you, not a report card."

Eva nodded hesitantly. Chess brushed the hair away from her face, hand lingering a second on her forehead, taking in the subtle warmth, all whilst looking as sincerely as they could into her eyes.

"You don't need to prove yourself either." Kate drew their attention. "You're wonderful the way you are and, like, even though sometimes it doesn't feel like it, you don't need to push yourself to this point, because you will always be good enough because you're you." She paused. "I don't think that made sense, I think I tried too hard to sound as eloquent as Checkers."

Chess laughed and Eva did too. Kate blushed, hiding their face in Eva's hands. "I mean, you tried, Kitkat."

Eva cackled, "Yeah, A+ for effort."

"Hey! The sentiment's still there, though!"

Laughter dimming, Eva nodded. "Of course. I love you and your confusing monologues."

Chess grinned at the two of them, Kate giving Eva a look of pure adoration before flying into her arms. They fell backwards against the carpet as Kate leapt on the two of them, teasing a mutual, "Oof," from all three.

"What the fuck!! What the fuck is this!!" Kate clung to them in her preferred koala pose. "You can't say that to me!! I am but a hopeless gay and now you have made me flustered!!!!! Illegal!!! How dare you!"

Chess laughed, the kind of laugh that makes you feel like you're filled up with bubbles, all bright and clear. On top of them, Eva yawned, pushing her head into Kate's elbow with a catlike whimper. Kate looked alarmed suddenly, rolling off the other two to lie flat on their back, legs instinctively hooking themselves up and onto the bed covers. "Aves, you okay? Chess, she's warm, is she-"

Placing a newly-freed arm onto their partner's stomach, they cut her off before she could spiral any further, "She'll be fine, she's just a dumbass," Chess lowered their voice, creating brackets with their hands, "(Affectionately), and has overworked herself."

"I am still here."

"Shhhpsspshspshpspshp," Kate placed a hand over Eva's mouth. "We look after you now."

Chess nodded and pulled the other two with them back onto their bed. Eva curled up with her head on their chest, fingers jittering, still tapping out letters into their side. They took her hands and lifted them to their lips. "Love you too."

The bed dipped as Kate returned from a trip across the room, a huge packet of nachos in her hand. Chess once again fondly regretted letting them in their room - first nail varnish, then crumbs, what would be next? "I cannot believe you."

"What?!"

"V was literally about to go to sleep but no, you ruined it with your bloody crunching."

Kate paused mid-crunch. "Oopth-"

Eva giggled between the two, reaching a hand into Kate's bag of chips.

Kate looked practically jubilant. "HA! See, she's actually eating, it was a good thing after all."

"I cannot believe I'm being betrayed by my own two significant others."

Kate grinned, "Love you!!!"

Eva shuffled closer, shutting her eyes, "Yeah, we love you."

Chess stole the bag out of Kate's hand, "If you love me that much, you'll give me some nachos."

"Fuck you. This is gay sabotage." But Kate was still grinning, and Eva's warm little body was shaking with silent laughter and Chess allowed themselves to forgive Kate for the crumbs in the bed. Just this once.

[myfriendthedictionary]

checkateva head canons?

anon, thank you so much for letting me do this

checkateva head canons!

Chess and Eva are about the same height, which means Kate is constantly bickering about being the shortest one. She’s so grumpy about it. Chess teases her about it to no end, and Eva’s generally just laughing watching those two fight about what’s probably a difference of maybe two or three inches.

Chess and Eva really like to go places and do activities for dates, whereas Kate likes to be at home vibing, so they alternate what’s what for date night!

Eva is the only one who can actually cook well in that relationship. Chess can do basic things but doesn’t really enjoy it, and Kate likes to help her girlfriends, but they banned her from the kitchen the last time she caught the popcorn on fire after accidentally putting in 20 minutes and not 2 minutes.

Chess can hold both Eva and Kate at the same time. Is this realistic? Probably not. Am I saying it anyway? Yes. Eva’s in her arms and Kate’s on her back like a koala.

They like to play games, but Eva and Kate are both super competitive. Eva’s a good sport about when she loses, though, whereas Kate will both gloat for hours if she wins and pout if she does not. Chess is just there very amused by it.

Kate is the most physically touchy of the three of them. Chess doesn’t always like to be touched, so the other two are super good about making sure not to encroach on her personal space. Eva is in the middle of them touch and space wise.

Eva is like. Really good at bowling. To the point where Kate and Chess will take her bowling solely to show her off. They will openly be like calling people from other lanes over to brag about their gf.

Reversely, Eva is HORRIBLE at mini golf. Chess and Kate are both pretty good and grew up playing it together when they were kids, so they just sort of watch as she takes like 900 tries to hit the ball into the hole. It’s very amusing.

Both Kate and Eva are very protective of Chess, who could absolutely defend herself, but thinks it’s kind of funny to watch both of them go vaguely unhinged any time like a journalist or someone who’s talking about her past comes near.

They can’t agree on what pet to get for a long time. Chess likes dogs and Kate likes cats, and Eva’s allergic to both... so they end up with a turtle!

[theos-writing]

2am Checkateva hcs: how it started

special thanks to @the-queen-of-the-castle for revising this and @our-resident-furball for the reassurance

I can’t lie and say Chess and Kate didn’t have A Thing before

It was messy and not clear at all, but it was something

But when they met Eva it got even more confusing

They still had their thing but also Eva was there and shes so amazing and cool and beautiful and makes both of their hearts flutter

They both Gay Panic over her a lot

And on that, they realized they both had a crush on her

It wasn’t as weird or awkward as you’d think

It was comforting, and nice

But they didn’t know what to do about it

So it got awkward until they just decided not to think about it much

Meanwhile, Eva was panicking alone

Poor Eva, she had no clue why both Kate and Chess made her so happy and bubbly and blushy and-

Holy shit she had a crush

Not just one, she had two crushes

She had crushes on best friends who already had A Thing

Fuck this was a disaster

She tried to stay away, but she couldn’t, she didn’t want to

So she let it go

She was integrated into their group and they were soon best friends

The casual flirting and the random gestures of affection Chess and Kate always did began to come to her and she couldn’t help but feel those butterflies in her stomach every time any of them interacted

One day Chess commented about how adorable Kate got when she blushed and Eva picked it up and they started gushing about how adorable Kate is

Another day, while in practice, Kate and Eva both Gay Panicked over Chess, then bonded over the fact that she’s just too sweet for this world

And things like this just kept happening

And eventually, Chess got the guts to tell them both

They were at Kates, hanging around in her room watching a movie

(Cuddling, mind you)

Chess sat up, and lower the volume of the tv

Kate and Eva complained a bit, they were all somehow tangled and comfy but Chess got up now they weren’t as tangled and comfy

"I just… I need to talk to you about something"

"Then we can cuddle?"

"Of course" 

"You know I care a lot about you, don’t you? And that I’d do anything to see you both happy, and you’re just so amazing and"

"Chess, breathe. It’s okay."

"Do you wanna go out with me?"

*silence*

Then Kate and Eva looked at each other

"Yes! Of course!" they both said it at the same time, it looked nearly rehearsed

None of them could actually believe what was going on

After a bit of giggling and hugging they went back to cuddling, still not knowing what they were, but knowing that Their Thing was actually something they all felt

[lostnfinding]

random Checkateva hc #1:

Kate is the smallest of all of them and she falls asleep the fastest. she can also fall asleep everywhere. so naturally, Chess and Eva take turns carrying her, and when they do, Kate always clings onto them like a koala (naturally), and only wakes up when she can't feel one of them holding her