Thicker Than Water (Complete) Explicit - Tav and Astarion are settling into their new life, exploring each other and themselves while finally having the freedom to explore all the splendors of the world around them.
That is, until an unexpected circumstance veers their plans completely off path, sending them into their most difficult journey yet.
Parenthood.
But little do they know, the child of a vampire was the least of their worries.
There are much scarier things than monsters lurking in the night.
Hellbound and Heaven-Sent (Complete) Explicit - Juniper Ancunín and Calathor Dekarios are inseparable. They have navigated their days together since the evening their parents introduced them, sealing them together as best friends.
They would fight to the end of the world for one another if it meant the other remained safe.
But as fate would have it, time moves on and paths sometimes do not align the way we always hope they should.
Until one day, when those paths cross once again, twisting the threads of life and entwining the two lost friends on a road to discover their souls and each other’s.
Roasted (Ongoing) Explicit - Astarion is employed at a coffee shop while he strives to raise in the ranks of the fashion world, modeling for high end designers and magazines.
Gale is an author who has recently topped the bestsellers list. He has it all now, according to his agent who also happens to be his ex, but he still feels as if he lacks something.
When their paths come together, they find that a life worth living is better in good company.
Swamps & Soirées (Ongoing/Hiatus) Explicit - Constance had lived a life alone in a swamp for as long as she could remember. She didn’t interact with others. She only ventured into the city when it was needed. And she never sought out love.
Until one day, a curious wizard appears at her door.
A twist on a Cinderella story involving a warlock, a wizard, and a celebration ball.
Series
A Rogue’s Guide to Raising a Family - Fics showcasing the ever changing lives of the Ancunín family. The chaos begins with Thicker Than Water and carries on with twists and turns through several chapters and short fics. Astarion’s in for a wild ride with this bunch.
Darling Dhampir - Short stories featuring Astarion and Juniper as they navigate life, growing and learning from one another each day.
The Mess - Bloodweave x f!Tav series. Explicit
One Shots
House of Mirrors - f!Tav x Astarion - The fair has come to Baldur’s Gate for the week. Tav would love nothing more than to show her vampire the endless “luxuries” that the event can provide.
Astarion, on the other hand, contemplates if the blunt end of a stake would be less painful than that absolute torture.
Perfect Strangers - f!Tav x Gale, Explicit - Tav goes out for a night of fun with her gal pals and ends up catching the eye of one well known wizard.
Sun, Sand, and Someone I Love - f!Tav x Astarion, Explicit - Astarion and Tav are enjoying their time away from their family for a little rest and relaxation. They discover the wonders of the all-inclusive resort including the fun the beach can provide for the insatiable elven couple.
Sun, Sand, and Someone I Love: Part 2 - Juniper x Cal - The Ancuníns have returned to Sea of Swords Resort and Spa for a vacation but this time, they brought their children. It’s Juniper and Cal’s turn to have some fun in the sun while on their tropical getaway.
Like Fine Wine - f!Tav x Gale - It’s twenty years after they have saved Baldur’s Gate. Tav and Gale are now a happily married couple in Waterdeep, but the wizard deals with some insecurities about himself.
Date Night - f!Tav x Astarion - Astarion has planned something special for Tav since they have a night alone. They spend time reminiscing on their initial feelings towards one another, the good and the bad.
Faerun Fashion Week - Astarion and Faron have been placed together to combine their efforts for one show during Fashion Week. Can the esteemed designers come together or will everything crumble as they realize how different Baldur’s Gate and Waterdeep truly are?
A Juniper and Cal beach fic for those that love them as much as I do 🥰 Thank you to @a-spawn-on-my-lawn once again for the wonderful comm below! It was the source of this fic coming to life
Sun, Sand, and Someone I Love: Part 2…Read on Ao3
The Ancuníns have returned to Sea of Swords Resort and Spa for a vacation but this time, they brought their children. It’s Juniper and Cal’s turn to have some fun in the sun while on their tropical getaway.
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“Did you bring SPF 1000 this time, Dad?” Juniper asked, giggling at her father. Tav, Cal and Theus snickered as the group walked through the Sea of Swords resort lobby.
“Yes, let’s all laugh at the vampire who didn’t apply sunscreen.” Astarion, although happy to be back at the vacation spot after many years, was prepared to hide himself underneath an umbrella for a hefty duration of the day to avoid the same mishap as last time.
They arrived at their rooms, depositing their bags inside and quickly changing into swimwear before meeting back in the hallway.
“I’m…uh…I’m just going to check out the swim-up bar,” Theus told them and took off at a brisk pace towards the elevator.
“More like check out who’s at the swim-up bar,” Juniper muttered.
“We’re going to lounge by the pool.” Tav clutched a novel she had been working through for over a week. With less distractions, she hoped to finish it during their stay. “Will you two be joining us for dinner?”
“I think we’re heading to the beach. No need to wait up for us tonight. Enjoy yourselves, you crazy kids!” Juniper teased. She grasped Cal’s hand and started pulling him away. He threw up a hand to wave at her parents.
“See you later, Tav and Mr…Astarion!”
“That boy is-”
Tav cut her husband before he could make some brash remark about the young man.
“Making your daughter happy, my love. Making your daughter very, very happy.”
Astarion scoffed but thought her words over. “I suppose he is, isn’t he?”
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Juniper and Cal claimed two chairs down by the water, spreading out their towels over them and flicking off their sandals. Juniper unbuttoned her linen cover up and dropped it on her seat. Her swimsuit was a simple black one piece with white trim and a neat little bow around her middle. She did a twirl to show off the outfit.
“Well? What do you think?” She held out her arms to display herself.
“Breathtaking, as usual,” he answered with a soft smile. Juniper’s cheek flushed under his gaze.
Cal grabbed the collar of his tank at the back of his neck and pulled it over his head. He tossed it aside and then brought his hands behind his head.
“By the gods…” Juniper whispered.
She stared as the aasimar continued to stretch. His muscular arms flexed with his movements and his abs became more prominent as he twisted back and forth. Her mouth was suddenly dry as she took in his near perfect form.
He chuckled when he caught her gawking at him. “I believe I know what you think of me.”
“Don’t go getting a big head over it!” The dhampir told him. She walked towards him and pinched the hem of his swim trunks, letting the band snap back at his waist. “Cute trunks.”
“Not a fan of pink?”
“Hm, not on me, but it’s…nice…on you.”
“Nice?” Cal slowly stepped towards her. “I’ll show you nice when you’ve been casted in the sea!”
He lunged for Juniper. She attempted to run away but his arms wrapped around her. She playfully swatted at his hands as they both laughed. She thought he was going to let her go as his grip loosened, but instead he turned her towards him and lifted her so she hung over his shoulder.
Cal walked off towards the water while Juniper kicked her feet. The sound of the waves crashing grew closer and she braced herself to hit the salty sea.
She stopped flailing as she felt his body begin to shake with laughter. His hands gripped her waist and brought her down gently to stand close to him. The waves lapped at their ankles as they stood with their bodies pressed together.
Fingers caressed Juniper, down her cheek and the length of her neck. She leaned into Cal’s touch and sighed.
“Sit with me?”
“Right here? In the water?” Juniper looked down at the blue surrounding her. She could see the faint outline of a school of fish swimming by her ankles. Her face scrunched.
Cal grabbed her hand and pulled her down as he lowered himself into the water. “If a fish bites you, I’ll catch it and vanquish it with my bare hands.”
“Oh, my hero,” she replied, kissing his cheek and sinking down to take a seat, wary of an aquatic creatures that decided to whizz by unexpectedly.
They sat for a long time listening to the waves washing ashore. There were a few other people occupying the beach but not many as it neared time for dinner. A sailboat coasted by in the distance, a dark silhouette against the beginnings of sunset. Juniper thought it would make a lovely portrait. She wished she had brought her camera to snap a photo for reference.
“Did you ever think we would be here like this?” She asked, leaning back on her arms and still staring off. “I mean, together.”
“I had hoped, but you could never take a hint on how I felt.” Cal glanced sideways and could see her glaring at him.
“I was young and you weren’t very obvious about it!”
“Maybe you were just too busy plotting and thieving to notice.”
Juniper tossed a fistful of sand at him. It landed with a plop on his chest and slid down in a gritty, murky trail. He retaliated with his own handful, coating her swimsuit. Their playfulness soon turned into an all out battle with each one throwing sand at the other until they were covered in the muck from the waist up. Cal was ready to hit her with another but Juniper quickly grabbed his wrists and flipped him on to his back. The water rippled underneath him as he breathed heavily. The dhampir straddled him, putting her hands on his chest, and all he could do was stare as she grinned.
The sunlight formed a halo around her head of silver curls. There was a gleam of mischief in those emerald eyes that gazed into his golden ones and he was aching to find out what was going through that beautiful mind of hers.
He pushed up and placed his hands on her waist. His thumbs stroked along her hips while she wrapped her arms around his neck.
Juniper ran her fingers through his messy hair. She watched him as she combed through the copper strands, how he reacted to her touch, how he looked at her as if she were the only person to exist. She didn’t understand how she couldn’t have known his feelings before. He was enamored by her and she was a fool to be so blind for so long.
“Kiss me?” Her voice was suddenly timid. Her heart was racing, pulse thumping in her ears. She didn’t know why but this was becoming a common reaction when near him. He made her nervous and shy, something she wasn’t too familiar with when others were around.
“I will never tire of those words,” Cal whispered softly before pressing his lips to hers. He didn’t care who was on the beach or if they dared to watch. He was going to enjoy every chance he got to feel her mouth on his.
The kiss grew heavier with hands beginning to wander and chests touching. Cal’s fingers tangled into Juniper’s, tilting her head back to expose more of her neck. His head dipped to smatter her in chaste pecks along her jaw and down to her collarbone. Juniper’s nails dug into his shoulder as she gripped onto him.
They were no strangers to steamy makeout sessions but this was a whole new level. They were in the public eye, not hidden away in some tavern corner or alone in their homes. Anyone could see the display of affection but they were too lost in each other to care.
Cal moved his hands to cup her bottom, pulling her to grind against him. Juniper gasped but found herself crumbling beneath his grasp. She rocked on him as he sucked on her neck.
“We should…We should stop…stop and go back to the room,” Cal said in between kisses. He truthfully didn’t want to stop but he sensed eyes on him.
Juniper continued moving on him. “Fuck the room,” she breathed and found his mouth again.
Just as Cal reached for the strap of her swimwear, water cascaded over them. They stopped and blinked, swiping wet hair from their eyes. Their heads turned to see Theus standing beside them with a scowl on his face.
“Perverts. Even I’m not that bad,” he snorted and walked off to a giggling male and female who were clearly going to occupy his time for the night.
Juniper stuck her tongue out at her brother’s back and sighed, flipping her damp hair behind her back.
“I guess that’s enough fun for now.”
Cal smiled and soothed is hands up and down the length of her back. He was on cloud nine being able to finally share his life with her and no splash of water was going to ruin that for him.
“There’s plenty more to be had, Junie. Plenty more.”
How-to: Rate your OCs based on how they handle cuddling/being cuddled.
I only have a few OCs so far 🤷🏽♀️
Tav Ancunín: 6/10. She’s up for a cuddle but she’s an adventurer and a mother. She has a lot on her plate so don’t come to her at the wrong time or she might snap.
Juniper Ancunín: 3/10. You better be really special to this one to even enter the air she breathes. She’s like her father but all bark and bite.
Cal Dekarios: 10/10. Cuddle expert. He will ask you if you’re ok with it every two seconds and is just happy to be next to someone. Think golden retriever
Tagging: @davenswitcher @cassieuncaged @spagyricqueen No pressure of course!
