Masterlists: [Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer] || [Ethan Ramsey x Ellie Shepherd] || [Love & Scotch Crossover]
Characters: Thomas Hunt (HWU), Ethan Ramsey (OpH)
Pairings (mentioned only): Thomas x Alex ; Ethan x Ellie
Book: HollywoodU + Open Heart
Word Count: ~650
Synopsis: Hunt and Ethan share a drink before Hunt's wedding.
Series Background:This takes place in my Hollywood U AU. Alex and Thomas are engaged. Ethan is an old friend whom the couple reconnected with. Alex is the biggest shipper of Ethan and Ellie(MC), and is thrilled Ethan finally took her advice to do something about his feelings. [Catch up on Love and Scotch]
Chapter Background: This takes place after dx: healing, as well as after Ellie has her PTSD better managed.
The famed Hollywood director stared at the amber liquid in his tumbler, watching as the light enhanced the brilliant color in the glass, causing a beautiful glow. His attention shifted to the esteemed doctor beside him as he slowly sipped his drink. "Thank you for being here, Ramsey. I appreciate you flying out again. It means a lot to have a drink with you before tomorrow."
"It's the least I can do. Your friendship has meant a lot, even more so recently, with all that has happened," Ethan replied thoughtfully. "I'm not sure we would have gotten through the attack without you and Alex there." His voice trailed away as a shiver racked his spine, reminding him of that dreadful day. He tried to brush the thought away. "Plus, I could never turn down an opportunity to enjoy some of your top-shelf scotch." He lifted his glass of the 60-year-old Macallan toward Hunt. "To your last night as a bachelor."
Hunt reciprocated the gesture, lifting his glass toward his friend's before taking another sip. The corner of his lips pulled into a subtle smile. The creases around his eyes told of the joy he felt inside. It was a look he couldn't seem to shake recently, no matter how much he tried.
It wasn't that he hadn't seen his friend happy before, but Ethan knew this was different. This was something deeper, something true, and something that would last a lifetime. He felt his own heart quicken in his chest at the notion. He tried to shake it away; could he really be considering it? He turned his focus back toward his friend, hoping to focus on his upcoming wedding instead. "Can't believe you're getting married tomorrow, Hunt." He shook his head, still in mild disbelief. "I never thought I'd see the day."
Hunt stifled a soft chuckle, bliss filling his every feature. "Nor did I." He let the moment linger as he reflected before continuing. "Isn't it something, how one person can change the entire direction of your life in a way you never anticipated, and yet, somehow, it becomes the best thing for which you could hope."
"Yeah," the doctor nodded thoughtfully in consideration. "I suppose it happens when you aren't looking and when you least expect it."
"It appears to be as such," Hunt paused, offering his friend a knowing look. "I trust you feel the same."
His brow rose a moment as he pondered the question. It was a question that had been on his mind a lot lately. Not that it hadn't been a flicker in his mind earlier, but the attack changed everything. "I suppose I must," he relented. "But that's for another day. This weekend is about you!"
"Unless it could be more than that," Hunt suggested.
"And take away from your day?" Ethan shook his head, hoping to put the conversation to an end.
"Alex would find it as more adding to the merriment." He brought the honeyed liquid to his lips, savoring the taste. "In fact, she might consider it the best wedding present."
Ethan contemplated his words. It wasn't the first time he had considered it. It was something he had thought increasingly about, but was she ready? Was he? Was now the right time? She'd been through so much. His thoughts drifted to the velvet ring box buried in his suitcase. He had no plans when he packed it, yet he felt the need to bring it. But what if she said no? He couldn't ruin Hunt's special day. He shook away the thought. It wasn't the right time. This was about Thomas and Alex, not them.
The pair relaxed comfortably, sinking further into the lounge chair, savoring the top-shelf liquor. They sat in a comfortable silence, relishing the warmth in their chest—a warmth that went deeper than the drink in their hands.
A/N: I wanted to write a longer fic but my brain is still working on getting over it's writer's block so this is all I've got, but I still am happy to have ANYTHING for this series since it's been on hiatus for so so long!
I hope you enjoyed this fun little look at Ethan and Hunt's friendship!
Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x Ellie Shepherd (F!MC)
Book: Open Heart (Book Two)
Word Count: text fic 📱
Rating/Warnings: General, fluff
A/N: I have not written Ethan and Ellie in probably two years? But when I saw @jerzwriter's post about World Otter Day, I had to put something quick together.
Background: Ellie's canon journey stops after the attack in book two. She has severe PTSD. One of the things that helped her get through it was just holding Ethan's hand through the nightmares. She decided in "No Longer Adrift" that Ethan was her sea otter because he helped keep her from getting lost in the darkness. So otters are a symbol for them.
Ethan also got this little plant + otter pot for her desk:
So I'm bored 😁 Let's have some fun. (Only if you want, no pressure!)
Did Olivia go to her HS prom? What about Bryce? Any of your other pairings?
What did they wear?
If you want, share any of the other character's prom wardrobes too.
Aww thanks for the ask!
Olivia went to prom with her high school boyfriend and very good friend. They didn't work out (breaking up during freshman year) but they will always love each other (as friends). Not me over here now HC her high school bf's FC is Dylan O'Brien because
Bryce didn't go to his prom. Between his family's drama and him being in his rebellion stage, Bryce and a few friends hit the beach for a bonfire and moonlight surfing. (Drinks after, for safety-no drunk surfing here)
Ellie is more of a book worm and would have rather stayed home and read a book than attend prom. However, her best friend convinced her to go with her. They wore matching dresses and spent the night being silly, having fun, and just enjoying the event while not worrying about any expectations or drama that comes with prom.
Ethan went to prom because his high school girlfriend insisted. She wore a blue gown so he wore a blue tux, it complimented his eyes beautifully. After prom, Ethan shifted his focus to college (even more so than before) and spent less and less time with his girlfriend until she broke up with him. He understood and seemed indifferent about it which made his girlfriend even more infuriated.
Who wants to cuddle the other longer in the morning? Both
Who is the most affectionate? Both
Who can’t keep their hands to themself? Both, but Bryce in public
Mal & Daenarya
Who made the first move? Both? I honestly don't even know. These two were playing a dangerous flirting game of pushing the other to see who would break first. They really were both into each other the moment they met.
Who wants to cuddle the other longer in the morning? Mal.
He's been through a lot and truly treasures feeling safe waking up with Daenarya. Sometimes she'll tease him about loving all the attention and needing so much snuggle time. Other times she'll hold him and kiss his scars and remind him it's okay.
Who is the most affectionate? Both
Who can’t keep their hands to themself? Both, definitely both
Thomas & Alex
Who made the first move? Alex
Who wants to cuddle the other longer in the morning? Alex
Who is the most affectionate? Both
Who can’t keep their hands to themself? Alex, but Thomas at times but it has to be private
Ethan & Ellie
Who made the first move? Ethan but unintentionally
Who wants to cuddle the other longer in the morning? Ellie
Who is the most affectionate? Ellie
Who can’t keep their hands to themself? Ethan
Levi & Laura
Who made the first move? Levi
Who wants to cuddle the other longer in the morning? Laura
Who is the most affectionate? Levi
Who can’t keep their hands to themself? Levi
Thank you again for this ask. It was fun to think about! ❤️❤️❤️
if any of your pairings were in an orpheus/eurydice situation, would they look back or make it out without looking?
Ooof this is so hard!
Thomas and Alex: Thomas wouldn't look back, he's disciplined enough to trust the process. Alex if she were in the situation. She would want to look back, but I think she'd be strong enough not to.
Similar to these two would be Ethan and Ellie (though Ellie would be less tempted than Alex, she's more disciplined) and Beckett and Emma.
I worry about Mal and Daenarya. I'm not sure. I think they would be so so tempted to look back. Half because they would want to be sure they're there, but half because they would want to tease each other about something or other and totally forget that they couldn't turn around. I think Daenarya would be stronger than Mal. I really really worry about Mal, especially after loosing MC for a year in Book 2. I don't want to think about it. 🙈
Bryce and Olivia, I do worry about them too, but I think they'd survive it. They just would be tempted more than the first group.
How would your MC (Ellie) and Ethan have gotten together if MC chose Kenmore instead of Edenbrook to do their internship?
Ooo this is interesting, so my first thought was no! lol Because the reason I started writing Ethan and Ellie (well one of the reasons) was I loved how their story had a lot in common with Thomas Hunt and Alex in Hollywood U. I had already established their path from professor/student to a couple. They over came all of these obstacles and challenges to make it work.
In my world, Ethan needed a little more encouragement to pursue Ellie. Thomas and Alex were there to offer him advice and wisdom, things they had to learn and overcome as a mentor/mentee relationship. It was Alex's encouragement and support that helped him take a chance that my Ethan might not have taken because he was too stubborn and Ellie is not as pushy and determined as Alex was with Thomas.
Anyway, so to put Ellie in MassKen takes away that whole dynamic, which is something I LOVE most about Ethan/Ellie. Hence my NO.
HOWEVER! I actually have a coffee shop AU for Ellie and Ethan where Ellie is a barista and Ethan is his grumpy self. He sees the new barista/Ellie and complains that she can't get it right, he wants the usual barista, she's the only one that can make an adequate coffee to his specifications. But Ellie makes a bet that hers will be better or his coffee is on her for the week. But if she wins, he has to be nicer to everyone there. Ellie wins because my girl knows her coffee too.
So I could just have her working part-time as a barista while also interning at MassKen just to get extra money to pay off student loans. So it would fit your question, and allow me to create a different version of Ellie and Ethan and introduce them in my Red Carpet Diaries universe where I've always wondered how they'd fit in!!!
So all this to say, I like it! If I ever finish the coffee shop AU, this version of Ellie will be at Kenmore just to make their dynamic different!
