#valendrabbles 2026

[millportisntreal]

valendrabbles day one: first kiss

of course I had to start the series off with jeaneil <3

[gentlebilady]

Valendrabbles 2026 Day 14 - Pet Names (Kingdon)

“Sugar?”

“No.”

“Honey.”

“Nope.”

“Sweetheart!”

“Feels condescending.”

“I can’t just call you Mel and Melissa all time.”

“Well you don’t ever need to call me Melissa, so don’t worry about that.” Frank snorted. “But why? Why can’t you just call me Mel?”

“It’s what everyone calls you. I’d like to have something only I’m allowed to call you.”

Mel paused and a faint red rose in her cheeks.

“This is kind of embarrassing, but – I’ve always found it really sweet when you call me baby.”

“Baby?” She nodded. Frank reeled her in to a hug, whispering, “I love you, baby.”

[kunfyouzed]

We are at Day 12 of Valendrabbles- Snowy Weather!!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/79404556

I hope you enjoy!! Came back to them- all roads lead to andreil. I hope you enjoy @yourficstheyglow !

[millportisntreal]

Hello everyone!!! Tomorrow is February 1st, which means that it’s time for my second annual Valendrabbles prompts!!! Feel free to write for one, or two, or every day if you’d like! Tag them with “Valendrabbles 2026” so that I can see all of them please <3

And most importantly, have fun!!

[gentlebilady]

Valendrabble 2026 Day 2 - Grand Gesture

Frank’s eyes were wide, his mouth equally agape, as he took in the room full of people. Mel’s hand was on his arm, bracing and steadying; she watched him closely, he could feel her regard, but he was busy looking around Mel’s living room, plastered with Doc McStuffins decorations, food on every available surface. The party was already in full swing, people registering his presence and shouting out welcomes, then continuing their conversations. He saw his sister talking to Trinity next to the queso dip, Robby and Abbot in a corner with a couple of sodas, Javadi and Whitaker messing with the Bluetooth speaker. McKay was chatting with his NA sponsor, Matty, and that’s when he noticed several folks from his NA group in the room.

He turned to Mel, but before he could speak, Becca skipped up to them with a huge smile and sparkling eyes.

“Frank! Finally! We’ve been waiting forever. Come on, I made cupcakes but everyone is eating them, so I saved you one but you gotta get it now before someone takes it.”

“Be right there, Bec.” He turned back to Mel and raised an eyebrow. She nodded to someone behind him. Matty was there, holding out a gray key chain with gold text.

“Congratulations on one year, Frank.” Frank took the tag, his hand clenching it tight. He managed a tight thanks, his eyes damp. Mel’s hand covered his fist and she stepped into his line of sight when Matty went back to McKay.

“I hope this is okay, Frank. I thought you had dropped hints that a party would be welcome, but if it’s not, we can go somewhere else. But you do deserve this celebration, please know that.” Mel’s voice was calm and steady.

“Mel, this is perfect. Thank you.”

[gentlebilady]

Valendrabbles 2026 Day 13 - Asking Out (Kingdon)

“Mel, do you wanna get some boba tea tomorrow?” Frank’s voice had an odd tone to it, but Mel chalked it up to end of day exhaustion.

“Of course! I know a place that I think Penny and Tanner will like; lots of weird flavors and they come in kid sizes. Becca will like it, too. Ooh, then we can go to that park we went to that one time, with the yoga mom?” Mel giggled at the memory.

“Oh, I was actually thinking it would just be us?”

Mel looked at him, smiled.

“That sounds nice. I’d like that.”

[gentlebilady]

Valendrabble 2026 Day 6 - Jewelry (Kingdon if you squint)

“Whatcha got there, Melodious?”

Mel followed Trinity’s gaze, which was fixed on Mel’s… hand?

“Um, my pen? Do you need one? Dana’s got tons at her desk-”

Trinity’s hand darted out and grabbed Mel’s wrist, pushing back her jacket sleeve.

“THIS, Mel. Is this a friendship bracelet? Like the ones we made in elementary school?”

“OH! Oh, yes, Tanner made this for me. Isn’t it cute? I have to say, he has a really good eye for color and composition; wouldn’t you agree? Yes, it’s simple, but the gradient-”

“Tanner? Langdon’s kid?” Mel nods. “Megalodon, why is Landon’s son making you a friendship bracelet.”

“I- uh – Trinity, that nickname doesn’t make any sense. It doesn’t even start with Mel.” Trinity’s glare was ferocious. “Sorry. Um, we had a get together with Becca, Tanner, and Penny so we could make jewelry for Becca’s center; they’re having an End of Summer Bash.”

Trinity stared for a long, heavy moment, before shaking her head.

“That explains exactly nothing, but I’ve decided I don’t care. Carry on, Megalodon.” She threw up a peace sign and promptly vanished.

Mel twisted the bracelet, counting the beads and the knots like her grandmother counted the rosary, before shaking her head and returning to her charting.

[gentlebilady]

Valendrabble 2026 Day 3 - Sick Day (Kingdon)

Mel woke up just enough to recognize Frank when he walked into their bedroom. He didn’t say anything, so she didn’t, and she vaguely realized he likely thought she was asleep. I AM asleep, her muddled and medicated mind threw out. She felt his hands on her face, the finger tips dry, as he slid her glasses off and placed them on her bedside table. He also slipped the med journal from her loose hands, setting it on the floor. He placed a palm against the side of her face for a moment, his hand cool against her feverish skin; after brushing her hair out of her face he stood and she felt him adjusting the blankets on her and heard him messing with the medications on the table. He lingered a moment before leaving just as quietly as he entered. Mel sank back into sleep, more restful for knowing he was home.