A Game of Chess

@elriel-month Clandestine Meetings! I've been sitting on this fic since the beginning of the year and I'm so excited to share this one with you. It's inspired by the song, When You Say My Name by Chandler Leighton and I highly recommend listening to it (it's very Elriel-coded). Hope you like this! 💕

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Trigger warnings: None

Word Count: 1,114

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Dancing while reading it 😄

I Don't Want To Wait, seventy-one

rowaelin high school bff au masterlist

TW: College admissions. Sorry if you’re going through this now! Also, I went through this a longgggggggg time ago, and I know this isn’t exactly how admissions works, so apologies for creative liberties. I was supposed to post this before Aelin's birthday, but I missed May 3. Just by two days, though, so not too shabby! Okay, lets go. Final stretch, my loves.

“What do you mean you don’t want to celebrate your birthday?” Rowan scoffed. “Ace, you love your birthday.”

Aelin stretched her arms overhead and reached to touch her toes, ignoring the way her boyfriend stared at her with his usual hawklike intensity and instead leaned into her shins, helping relieve the ache from sore and overworked muscles. Dance practices had been relentless on her body, especially with the spring showcase just a few weeks away, she seemed to be in perpetual knots always.

Well, she guessed she couldn’t just blame dance on that. She was having a hard time with everything at the moment. While her friends were smiling and laughing at their last few weeks of high school, Aelin was feeling an acute sense of panic. The weeks following spring break had melted away faster than she could process, gone in the blink of an eye, filled with an onslaught of dance practices and AP exam prep and constantly checking her inbox for that little email notification from Wendlyn. And not nearly enough Rowan, who was spending all his free time with his lacrosse team. Not only that but everyone around her seemed more excited than ever with the prospect of leaving Orynth right around the corner, but with each passing day the knot in her stomach grew tighter. Everything was a ~last~ —and she was having a hard time enjoying that. She didn’t want any of this to be her last. Why was everyone excited that time was moving so fast? Why couldn’t she just freeze right here in this moment. In this limbo things were stressful, but they were still fine. Without knowing what her fate held.

Accidental Chemistry - Part 3: All the Feelings

Happy @elriel-month besties!! Wanted to kick off the celebration with an update to this AU (I know, it's been a minute). I've been struggling to write this AU and I hope to get back to it after May. So, to hold you over...enjoy! 😘

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Credit to @featherymalignancy for Cassian’s nickname, Cash. 😘 Dedicated to @duskwhisperer. 💜

Trigger warnings: None, to my knowledge

Word Count: 5,305

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Chapter XVI

You Are the One

One time, Elain Marie Paige Archeron had everything she ever wanted. She had love. A love that was pure and clean and genuine. A love that did not ask for anything in return. The kind of love that was true, and kind, and forgiving, and protective. She couldn’t remember a time when she laughed as much as she did in the last three months. She recalled waking up every morning for the past three months and feeling lighter, like there was joy and a promise of good things. Now, in hindsight, she realised that it was because she was in love. But also because she was loved. No one’s ever loved her like that before. No one looked at her in the same way, like she was precious. Like she mattered. Like she was someone’s favourite thing in the world.

Only Elain Archeron did not hold on to that love.

She took it for granted.

She took the man who offered her his devotion and his loyalty and his unconditional, undeniable and passionate love for granted, never thinking that she’d ever lose him.

But she did.

She lost Azriel. 

Love the story and the chapter! But I’m still 💔

I Do Bad Things with You - Part 49

It's here!!! The final part of this massive fic. 😭 I can't believe we're finally at the end. I'm still in shock that I get to close the door on this fic that has taken up the last three years of my life. I have so many emotions running through me right now. 🥺

The epilogue will be posted during @elriel-month in addition to a little surprise I'm so excited to share with you. Stay tuned!! 💜💙💚

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Credit to @featherymalignancy for Cassian’s nickname, Cash. 😘

Trigger warnings: violence, sexual assault , language, NSFW

Word Count: 7,225

A Match Baked In Heaven

Sorry for the long break y'all. Life and all. Here is an update.

Chapter XV

Things Ain’t Like They Used To Be

The beginning of the end started innocuously and unremarkably. There was nothing to suggest that things would be changing. And they shouldn’t have been changing either, because everything was…happiness. 

Azriel had disappeared soon after Christmas dinner was over and the last of the trifle was eaten, and Elain couldn’t find him. However, since she couldn’t find Piglet either, she hoped that her boys were together. 

She had a fun night, singing carols, teasing Nesta along with Cassian, and risking her wrath, because Cassian was hilarious and Nesta was all pissy since Elain and Cassian teamed up for the first round of games. Then, while drinking after-dinner cocktails, everyone played more games, and Feyre and their father won. Rhys and Elain came in second, but Rhys lamented that Azriel wasn’t around because he’d beat everyone. 

“He is wildly competitive,” Rhys whispered to Elain. “Not surprising considering he is a professional athlete, but that man will win any game.”

It was then that Elain realised how much she missed Azriel next to her. After their silly row earlier in the day, things weren’t the same and Elain hated it! She hated that their first Christmas together wasn’t perfect. The fact that she even had him with her here, in Rosehall, with her family, having Christmas with all of them like he was part of the family, part of her, was exhilarating enough! She never thought that it would happen; that she’d be at her ancestral home, with the man she loved, with her sisters, her father, her dog, but here they were. Therefore, while the festivities were still going strong, Elain slipped away from the reception and went to find Azriel and Piglet. Just before she rounded the corner though, she heard Cassian’s voice calling her,

I Do Bad Things with You - Part 44

This part fought me at every corner, but I said screw it. Let's post and move on. 😅 It's crazy to think there are only 5 more parts left and an epilogue. The end of an era is arriving soon. I'm excited though, to have this one finished because I've got a lot of other goodies in the works right now. Stay tuned!

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Credit to @featherymalignancy for Cassian’s nickname, Cash. 😘

Trigger warnings: violence, sexual assault , language, NSFW

Word Count: 5,852

Favorite Elriel Fanfics!

Let’s start a chain of our favorite Elriel Fanfics to show support to our amazing writers out there. Reblog or tag with your favorite fanfic(s) and let us know what you love most about it! Be sure to tag the author to give them some love. 🫶💕

Too many to choose from!! Current favs top of mind:

“Court of Blood and Mercy” by @pinkrasberryfish

“Illyrian Transport Services” by Meraki Moonglade

“Touch Me, Hold Me, Tell Me” by @thesistersarcheron

“Resilience and Rosepetals” by @tealeaves-and-rosepetals

“A Court of Fate and Foresight” by @airelementall

“Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince” by YourStarsMyScars

“What Bloomed in the Dark Garden” by @bloomingdarkgarden

“Time Will Be Frozen For Us” by @duskandcobalt

Ahhh thank you for including me on your list 🥹🥰😘

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Be sure to check out all the other fics by these writers because they are truly brilliant but here are some of my all time faves with AO3 links included for easy access 💗

Shining Through That Moonless Night by @tealeaves-and-rosepetals

Bound in Ivy by YourScarsMyScars

Nyx’s Nightmare by @nightcourtseer

Breathless by @thesistersarcheron

Shadowsinger [erotic audio for women, nsfw] by @dottielovegood

Thank you both for tagging me! These recs are all so excellent, and I have a few more to add:

We Don’t Have to Dance by @separatist-apologist

Witness by @santkazoya

What the Cat Dragged In by @the-lonelybarricade

Feel Better by @nightcourtseer

Silhouette by yourstarsmyscars

seer blind your eyes by @houseofhurricane

Shower Me with Kisses by @shadowriel

A Rose By Any Other Name by @reverie-tales

High Infidelity - Part 1

You voted, and here it is! The first part of High Infidelity, my Elriel Friends with Benefits AU. I've been sitting on this for a while and I'm excited to share part 1 with you. Not sure how many more will be after this (as I am still working on it, of course) but there will eventually be at least one more. You'll see why... 😏

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Please let me know what you think about this update. I love getting your feedback. Constructive criticism is always welcome. 💕

Trigger warnings: language, NSFW

Word Count: 4,119

Read here, or view snippet below.

I loved it! ❤️.. I need Az in Paris ASAP 🥹 - great chapter and story! (As always! )

I’m a little heartbroken.. can’t wait for the next chapter 😄

High Infidelity - Part 1

You voted, and here it is! The first part of High Infidelity, my Elriel Friends with Benefits AU. I've been sitting on this for a while and I'm excited to share part 1 with you. Not sure how many more will be after this (as I am still working on it, of course) but there will eventually be at least one more. You'll see why... 😏

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Please let me know what you think about this update. I love getting your feedback. Constructive criticism is always welcome. 💕

Trigger warnings: language, NSFW

Word Count: 4,119

Read here, or view snippet below.

Hi! I think the same.. I’m currently re-reading HOSB and i thought that chapter 27 was an introduction/ explanation for what comes next -Elriel.. she explained it in detail.. at this point if they are mates or not does even matters? - for me no..it’s obvious! :)

Accidental Chemistry Holiday Series - Part 2: Gifts Galore

Happy New Year!! 🍾 I thought we could kick off the new year with my final holiday fic of the season. If you sent me prompts, don't worry! I will definitely try to come back to those in the future. Hey, blink and @elriel-month will be here, right? 😉 A special thank you to @impossiblescissorspeachpaper for sending me this prompt. 💕

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Credit to @featherymalignancy for Cassian’s nickname, Cash. 😘

Trigger warnings: minor language

Word Count: 2,772

This fic will be posted on AO3 only. Read the beginning below or click here to head to AO3.

This story is such a treat! I’m really excited about how their relationship will develop.. Thanks! 😊🤗

Shadow Puppets

For the amazing @leiaamidala!! I'm your Secret Santa this year, and I hope you love cheesy, Elriel fluff! Thank you for being such an amazing person and a wonderful friend. I wish you a year full of happiness and cheer (and confirmation 😘)!! ❄🎄

This fic is based on the artwork linked here.

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Please let me know what you think about this update. I love getting your feedback. Constructive criticism is always welcome. 💕

Trigger warnings: minor language. Mostly tooth-rotting fluff

Word Count: 1,136

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A Match Baked In Heaven

Chapter IX

Too Afraid to Love You

Piglet has never been handled so roughly or with so much indignity. But despite his protests and super threatening growls, which could scare anyone, Elain didn’t even care. She jammed him into a doggy carrier, or what could be called a backpack with holes, and then threw on her jacket, while sliding into her trainers. She swung the carrier over her shoulder and then tugged the loops over her arms. Piglet was shoved face first into the mop of her hair, and he was of mind to maybe bite her, but he didn’t. But he was so mad, he couldn’t even look at her, so he just sat in his backpack with holes, and bounced about, while she ran down the street. He still considered biting her on the ear perhaps, but he couldn’t reach it. So his plan went to naught. But he was very angry with her, especially because she was running! Running. She didn’t run. But here she was, her feet slapping on the pavement loudly, while she jerked and jostled him in this abominable contraption. It’s like she didn’t even care! She didn’t care about his comfort and well-being. Not ever since dad came into her life. Not that he didn’t love dad–dad was the best, but still. Piglet was still important, and he felt that he did many incredible things for Elain, and she needed to think about them.

A Match Baked In Heaven

Chapter VII

Girl is On My Mind

It’s not that Elain didn’t like Thursdays. Or her sisters. But every Thursday morning, right at 7am, she and her sisters took a Pilates class. Which would’ve been okay. Elain didn’t mind Pilates, though twisting and stretching at 7am wasn’t exactly her idea of fun. It was the run that her sisters insisted on doing afterwards that she hated. 

Elain did not run.

Her sisters ran. Azriel Night ran. Piglet ran.

Elain Archeon did not run.

She didn’t enjoy being sweaty. Or uncovered. She didn’t really like all that lycra clothing. She was awkward. She wasn’t sporty. 

Piglet liked running, sort of. Not for too long. So often he ran with Nesta and Feyre and Elain followed them, clumsily speed walking, because Piglet was known to give up in the middle of the run and just stop. Someone had to pick him up then. Feyre had attempted to run with him in her arms, but he wailed and protested, and only calmed down when she slowed down to a walk. That he enjoyed. He wasn’t a fan of being jostled. But carried and babied–that he liked a lot. Therefore, Elain usually trailed the three of them, praying and hoping that Piglet would run out of steam sooner rather than later. And then she shrugged innocently and picked him, and explained that she couldn’t possibly continue with her run.

I loved it! I wait every week to read about this story! Truly a fan! ❤️❤️ I cannot wait to see what comes next 😄

NN 86 Teaser

“Adriata!” Aelin struggled not to gasp for breath under the watchful eye of 60,000 people. She beamed as they screamed back at her, riding the high of the last song. About Love was always a hit. “How would you feel if we mixed things up a bit tonight?”

A positive, if unexpected, response.

“Well that’s good. As you can see, I’ve changed my wardrobe especially for the occassion.” Aelin laughed and did a little dance. The leather jumpsuit was a last minute edition by Manon, who was ever-rising to the challenge of disproving Aelin’s pregnancy rumors.

More screams. Shit, Aelin did love Prythian. The fans here were always spectacular. 

Accidental Chemistry - Part 2: Life Changes

Am I back? Is this my return? God's I hope so. Life is finally starting to settle a bit and I've been feeling a touch more creative than in months past. I'm hoping to finally kick this creative funk soon. But until then, please enjoy this update. 💗

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Please let me know what you think about this update. I love getting your feedback. Constructive criticism is always welcome. 💕

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Credit to @featherymalignancy for Cassian’s nickname, Cash. 😘 Dedicated to @duskwhisperer. 💜

Trigger warnings: language, some dark thoughts

Word Count: 4,433

This fic will be posted on AO3 only. Read the beginning below or click here to head to AO3.

❤️ amazing chapter as always..