any chance you could write stepdad!steve catching you sneak back in from a party?
Pleaseeeeee 🤤 This is a lil short one but I might give it a second part
"What time do you call this?" You knew you were fucked when the taxi dropped you home and the light in your kitchen illuminated the drive way. Your mum made a habit of turning it off every night and you were only getting away with this if everyone was asleep.
It was well past the time your mum and stepdad usually went to bed. Hell, it was well past the time you usually went to bed yourself. You didn't often stay up to 2:37am and you absolutely never stayed out that late. Despite the fact you're in your 20's, your new stepdad had set the rule that you were to be home by 1am every night. No exceptions. Asshole.
It usually wasn't hard to follow his rules. No boys in your bedroom. Don't stay out late. Fill up the fuel you use in the car. Nothing really out of the ordinary. But then again, he kept telling you that you weren't the rule breaking type anyway.
"Sorry, I lost track of time." You did your best to avoid looking at your stepfather while you lied through your teeth. You'd known damn well what time it was and you'd had every intention of staying out until the lights in the club came back on. You just didn't think you'd get caught.
"Mhm." Steve's hum almost sounded convincing, pausing while he folded his arms, his navy blue pyjama top straining around his biceps. "You expect me to believe that? You're a bright girl, sweetheart. I know you can tell the time."
Damn your own body for betraying you like this. His praise makes your tummy flutter and you know it's so damn wrong.
"I know you want to be a good girl, don't you?" He pauses again, waiting for your response and he seems satisfied when you nod. "Always so well behaved for me. You know what? I'll let you pick your own punishment. Just this once." His eyes are trained on your face, watching for any sign of discomfort at the way things are progressing.
"Option 1. I confiscate your car keys." Fair enough but that would be really inconvenient. "Option 2. I confiscate your phone." Oh no, absolutely not. "Option 3. I confiscate that shitty little vibrator you keep in the drawer beside your bed."
How does he even know you have that? It's mortifying enough that he feels able to punish you but this is a step further than you were expecting.
"No need to be shy about it, honey. I get it. You've got needs. Nothing to be embarrassed about. And if it makes you feel better, I could show you how a real man should touch you. You'll forget that little plastic thing even exists."
Fuck, that's an offer you could only ever have dreamed of. In fact, it's painfully close to what you imagine while you're frantically rolling the vibrator in question over your own clit.
"If you'd rather lose your car keys or your phone, feel free. Choice is yours." Steve sounds awfully nonchalant for someone who's just made a proposal like that but there's no chance you're turning down his offer.
"Option 3." Your voice is barely a squeak and you almost think you've made the wrong decision when Steve raises an eyebrow.
"Good girl. Go get it."
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Okay, I was just thinking about a legal justice plotline in S3(meaning Wilhelm and Simon essentially having legal proceedings against August) and I don't think that we will get this in S3 at all but it's really really interesting to think about nevertheless.
Because usually in queer stories, coming out solves all the problems like a magical, fix-it-all solution and the mains live happily ever after. But YR heavily leans on realism and even if the S2 ending is an ambiguous but fitting ending for a queer show (sort of a coming out montage), it does not work for this show.
It has been repeatedly said by the cast and crew that Wilhelm's problem is not being queer, it's being a prince. The systemic traditions weighing on a person who can't even grieve his own brother without being shoved into empty traditions and a PR machiavelli. A person who cannot even fall in love with another person without a thousand worries crossing his mind in every move. A person who tried to confide in his own cousin but his privacy got shattered in front of the whole world instead. It's not that Wilhelm being queer itself is a problem. Instead the domino effect it would bring to people around him is the problem. And that's why it was such a task for Wilhelm to get his mother on board for the idea of a relationship with Simon- because everyone (and it includes Kristina) will try to enforce the heteronormative narrative again and again on him, pretending like his feelings don't matter because in the end, it's easier for them. It's easier for them to live in their centuries-old metaphorical gilded cages and try to enforce the traditions on the royal family itself because the monarchists and the rich (old AND new) thrive under the "stability" the monarchy provides to their social stature and their bulging pockets. Even August's motivations towards the crown are two-fold: he's not only in a constant want of power, but he is also a firm believer in continuing traditions and he directly benefits from the monarchy running as it is. And having the power in his hands will let him ensure that his own estates and rich-people solidarity is never threatened again.
But Wilhelm emerges as an anomaly in the system- he will not tie himself down to hollow traditions. And it threatens everyone's stability, which leads to the denial- and the swirling wave of change calms down. But then Wilhelm starts refusing all the traditions and eventually retracts the denial- and the wave hits all of them like a storm.
And Wilhelm trying to seek justice through the legal machinery is not only very poetic (a prince trying to seek fairness in a democratic system because the monarchy inevitably fails him), but it will also rock the boats of so many people. They will finally get to understand that rich and powerful people also have consequences for their actions and their safety nets can blow away no matter how much money they throw away to keep themselves afloat.
I can understand one argument that August is also young and maybe legal consequences will be a bit extreme for him. But, like, any other common person will be blown apart by the system despite being innocent, why is he any exception? If human lives have equal value, why their actions should be treated differently? I would still like August to have a chance at a realization of the severity of his actions rather than facing legal consequences, but I also do want him to face the legal mechanism or atleast face the fear of having legal consequences for his actions. These two things can co-exist. Simon can easily be torn apart because of the whole dealing thing, and no one would come and save his ass for it. It's the biasness for me.
Overthrowing the monarchy or letting August have a redemption arc is just not possible in a single 6-episode season. It will simply be unnatural to the progression of the story. However, atleast in my head, Wilhelm and Simon seeking justice through a legal system can bring the consequences into action without the added labour of scrapping away a deeply rooted institution or changing the way a person's psyche works.
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An eye on you (Daniel Ricciardo)
Even though your son knows Daniel since he was born, he turns a bit protective over you when you start dating. Fluff.
Note: I love the StepDad trope, really. One of my favorites. Plus, Daniel and kids it's always a go. So...
Daniel was one of those childhood friends you never lose touch with. We had been together since we were 11 or 12 through ups and downs.
He was one of the first friends who came to visit when I gave birth, carrying a huge teddy bear on his arm and telling Michael how to carry the flowers.
He had been stunned when he met Elliot, but gave me a weird look when I told Michael to be his God father. But as Elliot grew up and his dad and I broke up, Daniel and I got closer. Super close, actually. Elliot was 5, almost 6, now and Daniel and I had been dating for months. Not officially yet, but a lot of stuff happened.
Elliot loved Daniel. He loved to do 'crazy' stuff with him. He loved to go Karting with him, to go to his farm, he was good friends with his niece and nephew and loved hikes with Michael and Daniel. So I wasn't worried.
"Hey, Elliot."
"Hey Mum. Look at this. It's Spider-Man" He showed me his drawing.
"Oh wow. It's amazing, honey."
I kissed his head and sat on a chair with him.
"I want to talk about something"
He looked at me.
"Daniel has invited us to his farm to spend the weekend. With his family"
He smiled. Elliot knew Daniel and I were more than friends now. He knew about all the times we had gone out and how special Daniel was for me.
"Will Isaac be there?"
"Um... I don't know, maybe. The thing is that..."
"Daniel is your boyfriend"
I looked at him surprised.
"Well. Yes. Kind of. But you are friends with him, right? You like him"
"I do, yes. He has cool cars and a pool. Will he take me to see the sheep?!"
I smiled.
"Of course he will. You know he loves spending time with you"
"Ok"
Elliot seemed happy when I drove to Daniel's farm. The driver was waiting for us with his parents. He had one of those hats and a huge smile. He loved Elliot so much and was super excited to have us here for the weekend. It was the first time we would go there as a family plan, not as a friends plan.
"Hey buddy!"
Daniel ran to him and helped him unbuckling his belts.
Even though Elliot always was excited around him, today he seemed more serious.
"How was the road?"
"Good" Elliot answered.
Daniel looked at me for a second and I gave him an "I don't know" look. Elliot had been a bit weird recently.
"Okay..."
Daniel greeted me with the biggest hug and a super fast peck on my lips. His parents and my son were there.
"It's everything alright?"
I kissed his cheek.
"I think he just needs some time"
Daniel kissed my forehead.
"I'm happy you are here. Michelle and the kids will come later"
"He already asked about them"
We walked to Elliot, who was standing there and looking shy at Dan's parents.
"Elliot, mate. Come here. I want you to meet my parents."
Elliot took Danny's hand and walked to him while I put our bags out of the car.
I looked at them and saw Grace hugging Elliot with a smile. It made me blush a bit. Daniel already treated Elliot as his. It was so nice to see his parents welcoming us so warmly.
"He is so cute, YN. He has grown so much. You mum always shows me pictures but look at him..."
"Thank you, Grace. He is a little man already." I said hugging her.
Joe and Daniel were already talking with Elliot about going around the farm.
Elliot turned a bit and looked at me.
"Elliot! You wanted to do something with Danny, right?"
"Oh really?" Daniel said with an exaggerated surprise.
"Can we go and see the sheep?"
"Of course we can. Just go with mum and get some comfy clothes. And then we can go."
Elliot nodded eagerly.
Daniel took him everywhere around the farm. When Isaac and Isabelle arrived, he played with my son and his niece and nephew.
Right after dinner, we were all around a little fire. I was cuddled against Daniel's side, seeking for his warmth and keeping an eye on the kids. The three of them were playing on one side, but Elliot was looking at Daniel and me once in a while.
One of those times, he caught Daniel kissing my lips and frowned. He wasn't used to this kind of gesture from Daniel. I feared that he may feel jealous of him, or felt as if I was forgetting about him because now I was dating someone. After all, Daniel was the only serious thing I had after breaking up with his dad.
Elliot stopped playing and looked at his hands for a couple of seconds. Then, he got up and walked in our direction. Standing right in front of us.
"Danny, can I talk to you for a second?"
What?
"Elliot, son. Are you okay?"
"Yes, mum. I just want to talk to Danny"
Daniel looked at me.
"Elliot, really. Is everything okay? Do you need something?" I touched his hair.
"No, mum. I'm good."
"Hey, if the little man wants to talk... You want to go somewhere more private?"
Elliot nodded.
You looked at Daniel. He was truly the best. There wasn't anyone in this world you would chose over him.
Both guys left.
"Danny loves him" Grace said.
"I know. Elliot adores him too. I'm really happy."
"Elliot was a bit shy today, right?" Michelle asked.
"Yes. I don't know, maybe it's because things are changing"
Minutes went by and they didn't come out of the house, so I excused myself and went inside. I was worried. Even though Elliot said he was okay, my mum's instinct made me worry.
I saw light in the living room, but when I heard Elliot's soft voice, I stopped. Half-hidden I knew I shouldn't be doing this, but Daniel and Elliot were sitting in front of each other and they seemed to be having a very serious conversation.
"My mum told me that if you have a girlfriend or a boyfriend you have to love them so so much and take a lot of care of them. And I heard my mum saying once that my dad didn't love her. So if you are going to be my mum's boyfriend and she is going to be your girlfriend you will have to take a lot of care of her. And love her so much because she is super nice and the coolest. And she always takes a lot of care of me and buy me chocolate when I'm sad. And she told me she loves you and that's why she wants to to be her boyfriend and live with us. So I will only let you be her boyfriend if you make a pinky promise to me. Okay? Promise you will take a lot of care of her and love her so so much"
I had tears on my eyes and had to cover my mouth so they wouldn't hear me sob.
"Wow, Elliot. I-I promise, buddy. I really do. Pinky promise. I will take a lot of care of her. Trust me." Daniel threaded his pinky with Elliot's and smiled. "I love her a lot. I have for a while."
"Not more than me"
"How I love your mum is different from how you love her" Daniel said gently.
"But you will take care a lot of care of her, right?"
"Of course I will, buddy."
Elliot nodded and reached his hand to Daniel.
"Okay, treat. But I will keep an eye on you"
I bit my lip smiling. I couldn't really describe how I was feeling.
"Give me a hug, mate" Daniel said.
They hugged hard.
"Are you going to be like my second dad?"
"Um. I don't know. I can be your step dad"
Yes Danny, there is nothing I'd love more.
"Yeah, you are cool. Will you show me how to ride those dirt bikes?"
"Your mum will kill me if I do"
"I will"
"Mum!" Elliot threw his hands to the air. "We were having a secret talk"
"Oh, sorry honey. I just arrived"
He frowned.
Daniel looked at him with a smile and then at me.
"Elliot, go outside with Isaac and Isabelle, okay?"
He nodded and ran past me. Daniel got up and walked to me. I smiled and took a deep breath. He hugged my waist and I circled his neck with my arms.
"Can I?" He whispered.
"Can you what?"
"Be his step dad"
I smiled and kissed him deeply.
"There is nothing I want more, Daniel"
"Really?"
I nodded and touched his nose with mine.
"I love you" He whispered. "And I love Elliot a lot"
He kissed me again.
"You heard him, right? Your son gave me the talk"
I laughed a bit.
"I'm lucky that I have you both" I said looking into his eyes.
"So I am. Step dad is better than godfather" He said smiling.
"Is that so?"
"I can get to do a bunch of adult things with the mum"
I rolled my eyes and hit the back of his head.
"Idiot"
"Privileged"
Later that night, still in front of the fire, Elliot got comfortable between our bodies, his head on Daniel's chest and my arms around the both of them.
"Mum?"
"Yes baby?"
"If Danny is my stepdad now... Can I have a baby brother?"
Daniel looked at me and I heard his mum gasp.
"Well... Do you want one?"
"I do"
Daniel bit his lip.
"We could arrange that, right?" He said looking at me.
"I think we can, yes"
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