#theme: rivalry

[rickyriddle]

For @smvillainsweek day 1, theme "Rivalry" : Crow won't tolerate to be shorter than her girlfriend rival

This is based on a theory I have that Crow is indeed a bit shorter than Seiren, and that's the reason why she wears high heels in civilians while Seiren wears flat heels.

(5'11 is around 180cm, 5'10 is around 178cm)

[smvillainsweek]

Day 1 - Rivalry/Friendship

Finally, the week has officially started!

We are Day 1 and today's themes are Rivalry and/or Friendship!

If you would like a reminder of the rules for the event feel free to check back our guidelines!

Don't forget to post your works with the tag @smvillainsweek and use the hashtag #smvillainsweek24 to make sure we can find and reblog them!

You can add your AO3 works to our designated category for the event here. We also have a Deviantart category for the event where you can add your work! ^^

[aftgficrec]

June Staff Recs: Favorite Recent Reads

This month, we’re recommending some of our favorite fics posted this month.  You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh again...it appears we all are in the mood for a bit of fluff and humour with the slightest twist of angst, so we hope you enjoy!  -AFTG Fic Rec Fam

growing pains by nightquills, Ominous [Rated T, 10688 words, complete, 2020]

Stuart knows it’s perfectly normal for teenagers to have crushes. That’s why he’s not surprised in the slightest when Neil starts acting strange; lighter, happier. However, what he doesn’t expect is for the crush to leak into his everyday life—or literally take up residence in his house.

Or: five times Stuart knew Neil was hiding a nighttime guest, and one time he actually met him.

(tw: ptsd, tw: anxiety, tw: references to past abuse)

Meow Meow Lullaby by moonix [Rated T, 11974 words, Complete 2020]

When the existence of their library is threatened, rival librarians Neil and Andrew must team up to save it.

Reputation by lemonicee [Rated M, 7729 words, complete, 2020]

The rise and fall of the Minyard-Josten Rivalry.

Usually when Neil starts shit in a post-game press interview, he does it on purpose. This time, he really just meant for it to be a joke.

“How do you feel about the possibility of ending up on a team with a former Fox teammate?” is the next question.

“Great,” Neil answers, sincere. “I would love to play with Matt or Kevin again.”

“What about Minyard? Would you sign with Atlanta?”

Neil says, “Andrew? He’s a nightmare.”

He knows it’s a joke. His team knows it’s a joke. Andrew will know it’s a joke.

The press does not seem to know that it’s a joke.

cocoa dust by djhedy [Rated T, 22319 words, complete, 2020]

Neil had seen the guy around campus a few times. It was hard not to. The exy team stood out. Or those three did, anyway. The twins with their shock-white blond hair and perpetual resting bastard face, and Kevin Day, the number 2 arrogantly tattooed on a high cheekbone, flanked as usual by at least one of the twins.

And Neil knew their reputation. It’s why he stayed away.

or, neil gets a new job at the coffee shop opposite campus and guess which asshole is a regular

the magic in a single word by Leahelisabeth [Rated G, 3908 words, complete, 2020, AFTG exchange]

Neil stood under the umbrella flowers, an uncertain smile pasted on his face. He looked different. Exhaustion was written in every new line on his face and the dark circles under his eyes. The scars on his cheeks were unfamiliar, straight lines on one cheek, circular blemishes on the other, likely made with magic so they could not be erased. Neil took one limping step toward Andrew, a tiny potted plant in his outstretched hands.

“Fuck off,” Andrew said.

After an attack on Hogwarts, Neil ran. Now, he's back but Andrew isn't going to just let him pick up where they left off.

(tw: references to past abuse)

[aftgficrec]

I read gluupor’s Brooklyn 99 AU a while ago and was wondering if there are any more fics where andreil are secretly married/in a relationship? Thanks for all the work you guys put into this blog!

Gluupor’s Brooklyn 99 AU is a hard act to follow, but there are plenty of other secret relationship fics around you might enjoy.  We have previously mentioned the series ‘married to my enemy’ here, “don’t go (wasting your emotion)” here, “two-timers” here, ‘the law of us’ here and “The Crooked Kind” here. Plus there’s a whole post just about secret relationship revelations  here. - S

don’t hate the player, hate the game by goldengalaxies [Not Rated, 2176 words, complete, 2019]

Allison smirks suddenly. “At least I got an up close view of that ass.”

“Not a total loss then.” Nicky grins at her and they fist bump.

Kevin just sits there watching them, silently judging them and siping his vodka.

(neil is a hot stranger at the bar. people try and get with him. kevin drinks copious amounts of alcohol.)

The Shop Across the Street by Leahelisabeth (fortheloveofcamelot) [Rated G, 1202 words, complete, 2019]

Neil Josten owns a coffee shop. Andrew Minyard owns the one across the street. They hate each other…or do they?

Close Calls by wematch [Rated T, 4295 words, complete, 2018]

Andrew is injured at the beginning of a game by a former Raven. When Neil arrives at the hospital three hours later, some of the Foxes are already waiting for him. But none of them are quite expecting the secret Neil reveals when he gets there.

tw: injury

The Enemy of My Friend is My Super Enemy by gluupor [Rated G, 2046 words, complete, 2019, locked]

Grace stands in solidarity with her teammate and friend Andrew Minyard.

Therefore, she hates that asshole Neil Josten.

[goldentheke]

i got so fucking romantic (i apologize, lemme light your cigarrette). irisiscent_blue. (Words: 7,172 | Status: Complete)

For once, the stupid idea isn't Neil's fault.

Featuring a PR agent in need of a raise, two strange cats, and a whole lot of Twitter.

Really, it's a recipe for disaster (or pizza, if Andrew's the one making dinner).

[thebeatlescreationsnetwork]

Theme of the Week #9 - Rivalry

Every Sunday, we will announce a theme to inspire new content from our members. Participation is completely optional, though we’d love for you to play along!

This week’s theme is rivalry. You can interpret this theme however you like.  It could refer to tensions within the band, or you could explore The Beatles’ relationship with rival bands.  What about a couple of petty bass players fighting over a certain rhythm guitarist’s attention?  There are so many options! 

If you’d like to participate, you can create an original fanwork inspired by this theme and tag it #bcn theme.  All responses to the theme will be reblogged here so everyone can enjoy it.  

Feel free to send us your suggestions for future themes.

Have fun!

[loverslikeghosts]

[eastasiaheadcanons-blog]

South and North Korea wants to become one country, but both of them are afraid that one of them might disappear, so they pretend that they still hate each other and be North and South Korea.

- Anonymous