I wasn’t tagged in this, but I think it’s a neat concept, so here it is for anyone who’s interested.
Rules: List the first lines of your last 20 stories (if you have less than 20, just list them all!). See if there are any patterns. Choose your favorite opening line. Then tag 10 authors!
All links to the stories can be found Here or in my bio: DRHPaints on AO3
1.) Sitting in the cramped waiting room bedecked with blue and white chevron wallpaper, Barry’s foot bounced and his fingers twiddled on his thick thigh as he held the clipboard atop his lap. Dual Relationship-Barry Berkman/OFC
2.) Padding down the hall in boxers and an ancient Woodland Rock Festival shirt, Bill sleepily scratched a large hand over his pasty belly pudge, yawning. Cup Of T-Bill RPF/Transmasc OC
3.) "BRING ME THE PRISONER!” The Hand That Feeds-Unnamed King-Queen/Transmasc OC
5.) Newspaper crinkling beneath his knees, Pete peered around the filthy walls, habitually ticking his tiny bowtie before removing the strip of fabric to tuck in the pocket of his wool suit. Road To Glory-Pete Reynolds/OMCs
6.) Barry didn’t want to think about earlier that night. Touch Me, Not Feel Me-Barry Berkman/OFC
7.) Sipping his water and bobbing awkwardly to the classic rock music overhead, Bill couldn’t help but rifle through a half dozen ‘what do you get when you put a roomful of comedy writers together for a birthday party’ jokes before he realized everyone else present likely did the same. Give It To Me Right-Bill Hader RPF/OFC
8.) Licking her lips and limbs swimming in her slumber, Lily’s eyelids fluttered open and she screamed. Work Is Never Over-The Alan/OFC
9.) Silverburst Les Paul Custom slung across one shoulder, Conan leaned into the microphone. Disciples Of Boston- Conan O'Brien/OFC
10.) Pressurized doors closing behind, Leila wove through the knot of bodies with downcast eyes and a polite smile until she could claim a space, grabbing the bar overhead in preparation for the journey to Boston. Riding The T-Eric Pearson (Conan O'Brien character)/OFC
11.) Heel of his boot rattlesnaking across the floor tile, Robbie sat on the bench, big hands splaying and clenching over the knees of his tight black jeans as he glanced at the doors to the courtroom for he-didn’t-know-which-time. Sprung-Robbie Wheadlan/OFC
12.) Hauling in far too many groceries at once, Nadine scoffed when her phone rang, shifting the loops bearing a bag of fruit to her other hand and answering the unfamiliar number without looking. Renew-Bill Hader RPF/OFC
13.) Knocking, Bill hurriedly adjusted the hem of his navy hoodie and smoothed a large hand over his chestnut hair, fingers rattling atop his thick thigh as he heard shuffling from inside. Fornication Plea!-Bill Hader/Conan O'Brien RPF/OFC
14.) Beer bottle clattering to the ground before his tan boot hit the asphalt, Clark winced, shielding himself from the harsh afternoon Chicago sunlight with a wide palm as he stumbled into Binny’s for the fourth time that week. Lip Service-Clark Honus/OFC
15.) Rifling through the files, Avery scoffed, wondering which incompetent asshat around the 99th precinct put the cases in an order she couldn’t begin to discern, when the creak of the evidence room door caused her to turn. Meticulous Misdemeanors-Seth Dozerman/OFC, Officer Slater/OFC
16.) Knock three times on the door. Location Is Everything-Parker Gail/Partners of Multiple Genders
17.) Sitting in the circle, Milo shifted uncomfortably in his chair, suppressing a yawn. Be Your Fire When You're Cold-Milo Dean/OMC
18.) Thanking Danny as he handed him a fresh pint, Tom sighed, looking at the rest of the ‘Getting Over It Gang’ surrounding their table at Sawdust Murphy’s. Reunion-Tom McDougall/OFC
19.) Just stare straight ahead. Fall From Grace-Barry Berkman/OFC
20.) Keys jingling in the lock, Vivvy skipped to the door, silk robe failing to conceal her fuschia lingerie before she slammed full body into Declan, peppering pink puckers over his cheeks as she bounced up and down with glee. Sugarpie, Honeybunch-Little Vivvy/Transmasc OC
I didn't notice any particular trends, but I find 'Spreadsheets' amusing. Sentences in italics indicate internal monologue. My favorite is #20. I couldn't help myself. I love my gorgeous wife Vivvy with my whole heart and seeing her happy brings me endless joy.
The brilliant and beautiful @martymcdie88mph chose #11. And I love her even more now than I thought possible, as I wrote this Robbie fic for her as a surprise.
Apologies, I don't know many other fic writers to tag. But please feel free to participate!
I find it amusing that my fic about The Alan, centered on robot sex with underlying horror vibes, is at least twice as popular as many of my other Bill character fics, including Barry. Says a lot about my fellow Hader Hoes and I'm here for it. Thanks AlanCorp!
