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carlos-in-glasses · 1 month
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I Was Thinking About Your Mouth
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Whole fic complete and on Ao3, 31.5k, 5 chapters, rated E.
In the early hours of a mellow May night, TK Strand wakes Carlos Reyes and proposes to him. A baffled Carlos initially starts to talk TK down – as if assuming he might not mean it. This is the story of why.
Or, 4 times TK accidentally proposed because Carlos is spectacular with his mouth, +1 time he genuinely proposed because Carlos is spectacular with his heart.
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He’s smug when he enters him. He gets to be. No finger-stretch is quite enough for Carlos’ thickness, and TK grits his teeth at the exquisite burn – so familiar, yet always a shock. Carlos catches TK’s mouth with his as he opens wide, his head tipping back. Carlos licks at TK’s lips, his tongue, his teeth. He loves the way he can make TK’s mouth open with words or make it open with silence. He can make TK’s mouth open like he can’t open it wide enough to get all the air he needs, or to let out the moan trapped around his heart. He loves TK’s mouth so much, he just has to kiss it, even if TK’s mind has bent sideways and he doesn’t have the wherewithal to kiss him back right now. On his desk at work, Carlos keeps a picture of TK grinning beautifully. It’s his favourite thing. That smile, that mouth. He thinks about it all the time.
Chapter 1: What Are you Thinking? - It’s fall 2020, TK Strand and Carlos Reyes are now boyfriends officially. And TK is maybe a little bit too excited about it.
Chapter 2: It's Our Dining Room Now, TK - In 2021, TK is very happy with his new roomie. A confused Carlos finds the people he can turn to. Or maybe they find him.
Chapter 3: Kiss Your Head - Valentine’s Day 2022. TK is recovering from a coma and he and Carlos are finding their way back together after their four-month split. When Carlos drops into the hospital for a visit, certain words are exchanged.
Chapter 4: I'm Not a Very Good Talker - April 2022. Carlos is jealous that TK is spending so much time with his sponsor. However, there is something Carlos can do for TK that nobody else can, even if it causes TK to say something he shouldn’t.
Chapter 5: A Thousand Times Yes, Yes, Yes! -May 2022. TK has a question for Carlos.
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Thank you fabulous @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut for the beta and @lemonlyman-dotcom for being my emotional support American.
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heartstringsduet · 6 months
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Summary:
New York City. 2016.
Two liars meet.
In a city eating him up, Carlos hides how he makes ends meet and why he keeps on knocking on TK’s window to be patched up. Desperate to be loved, TK hides his true self and relies on substances to be the perfect son, lover, friend.
Two liars meet - and fall in love with each layer unpeeled.
[Ch.1] [Ch.2] [Ch.3] [Ch.4] [Ch.5] [Ch.6] [Ch.7] [Ch.8] [Ch. 9] [Ch.10] [Ch.11] [Ch.12] [Ch. 13] [Ch. 14] [Ch.15] / 20 -> Please heed the tags and warnings! thanks to my beta readers @rmd-writes @welcometololaland ; my sensitivity reader @freneticfloetry & the tumblr helpers and cheerleaders mentioned in the notes 💕
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three-drink-amy · 9 months
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Teach You How Forever Feels
Updating every Monday
Alone and struggling in New York after the death of his mother, TK is left with custody of his five-year-old brother, Jonah. With Owen's encouragement, TK moves to Austin for a fresh start, questioning every move he makes as he's thrust into the role of parenthood. But it all leads him to Jonah's new school where he meets Carlos Reyes, the kindergarten teacher. Between pick up and school meetings and chance run ins, TK can't help but feel something for him, even though he knows it can't happen.
chapter one | chapter two | chapter three | chapter four | chapter five | chapter six | chapter seven | chapter eight | chapter nine | chapter ten | chapter eleven | chapter twelve | chapter thirteen | chapter fourteen | chapter fifteen | chapter sixteen | chapter seventeen | chapter eighteen | chapter nineteen | chapter twenty
chapter twenty-one
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carlos-tk · 20 days
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new banner featuring our fave sleepy lil guy
thanks for the tags @heartstringsduet @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut @strandnreyes @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad 💗
“I’m glad I was your friend before I was anything more, that made it easier to fall more in love with you– the real you, the person everyone else doesn’t get to see,” he admits.
“But knowing I could never act on my feelings– that’s what hurt, that’s why I pushed you away. I knew I couldn’t survive with just these little pieces of you anymore, I wanted to have it all or nothing.”
TK gasps, much louder than either of them were anticipating as it slips from his mouth in surprise.
“You love me?” he asks, almost in disbelief.
“TK,” he starts to say, before he’s interrupted again.
“You love me,” he repeats, as if trying to commit the accidental confession to memory.
Carlos watches as the edges of TK’s mouth pinch into a grin so wide it’s almost blinding.
His hand reaches out for Carlos’ and he slides their palms together in one smooth action, squeezes it tightly between his own.
“Say it again,” he requests, “please Carlos.”
Carlos mouth forms into a grin that matches his.
“I love you– I’m in love with you, Tyler Kennedy Strand,” he confesses, sure and true.
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alrightbuckaroo · 2 months
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what is a promise if not your hand in mine?
When TK can’t suppress his nerves, he has a very easy tell. He holds his hands to his mouth; as if he’s stopping all the words he actually wants to say.
When TK wants to comfort Carlos, he expresses it in the softness of his touch. He’ll place a gentle hand on Carlos’ face, reminding him that he’s here.That he’s still right here.
TK might not wake up, and Carlos can’t even hold his hand. TK might not wake up, and all Carlos wants to do is hold his hand.
Carlos doesn’t know where he went wrong; where they went wrong. What he does know, is that he’ll do anything he can to fix it.
He chooses not leave the hospital until TK wakes up. At some point, he doesn’t think he can leave. All the weight of “what happened” has weighed him down.
At some point, he thinks, maybe it’s best if he leaves. Carlos tells Nancy that he’s holding a vigil for a man who doesn’t he want him in his life.
Nancy doesn’t buy it; she tells Carlos that TK loves him.
Carlos doesn’t buy it; he asks Nancy why she would say that.
Nancy looks at Carlos, confused, and answers, “Because it’s true,”
Nancy tells Carlos that she can’t even say his name around TK because it’s too painful for him to hear. “It’s obvious,” Nancy says, as if it’s obvious. “He loves you.”
With watery eyes, he looks at Nancy and asks, “If he loves me so much,” His voice is tight, an edge to it. “Why did he break my heart?”
Carlos allows himself to be upset, and he tells TK how he really feels. He knows TK can’t hear him, but he thinks it might make him feel better.
It doesn’t, not really.
TK wakes up.
He wakes up and the first thing he does is call Carlos, “Baby.” He reaches out and grabs Carlos’ hand. To remind him, he’s here. He’s still right here.
It’s in that moment, Carlos can feel his broken heart slowly start to mend itself together again.
A week later, Carlos asks TK what he’d like for dinner. TK says red snapper will always sound good.
On the drive to the grocery store, TK asks Carlos what he’d like for dessert. Carlos says cookies will always sound good. TK suggests they make the cookies he always made with his mom growing up.
Carlos is touched; he asks TK, “Are you sure?”
TK shrugs, “You’re sharing your home with me; the least I could do is share a piece of mine with you.”
They grab all the necessary ingredients. Pretzels, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and candied pecans. They’re standing in the baking aisle when TK asks Carlos if he remembers what the secret ingredient is.
“Toffee?” Carlos asks as TK reaches for a bag of brown sugar.
TK smiles at him, and Carlos loves everything about it. “Love.”
They thank the cashier and head back to their apartment.
Walking through the parking lot, all Carlos can think about is TK’s hand in his. He asks the question he already knows the answer to. He says it out loud; to make it real, to make them real.
“Can I hold your hand?”
“Of course,” TK reaches his hand out, grabbing onto Carlos’ hand without a second thought. “That’s what it’s there for.”
Cross posted this from ao3 as it's not only topical but one of my personal favorites. Hope you enjoyed <3
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sznofthesticks · 9 days
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thanks for the tags - @terramous @honeybee-taskforce @welcometololaland @strandnreyes @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad @vineofroses @zitasempri @lemonlyman-dotcom you’re all queued :)
In the time they waited for their food to arrive, they laid there in silence, Carlos’s head in TK’s lap, with TK running his fingers through Carlos’s dark curls. 
“TK… I know I’m not making it easy… But I love you so much, please don’t leave.” 
TK was dumbfounded for a moment, “Sit up.” 
Carlos did as he was asked, now sitting across from TK with his knees pulled to his chest, arms crossed resting on his knees, and his chin placed on his arm, giving TK the saddest eyes he had ever seen. 
“Carlos. Your dad died. I don’t expect you to be over it within a day, a week, a month, or even a year. Grief is ugly, and an ongoing process. I still think about my mom every day. I still cry over her on a bad day. I am never leaving. You are stuck with me, forever. I’m not going anywhere. I mean it. If I have to remind you that every day, then I will. You are my person, my soulmate, my everything. You’ve saved me countless times. You make me feel whole and loved. And you deserve the very same. I’m sorry if I pushed you to go to the grief group too early.” 
“It’s not that… I just…” and right as Carlos was about to try to explain to him what happened, the doorbell rang. Their dinner had arrived. 
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@safeaswrites @tellmegoodbye @chicgeekgirl89 @alidravana @freneticfloetry
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rmd-writes · 9 days
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Thanks for the tag @welcometololaland and for the weekend inspo tags @nancygillianmvp @hippolotamus (tagging you two back) 💖
This is so many more than seven sentences, but it’s also mostly dialogue so maybe it doesn’t count? Anyway, have some nervous TK:
“I don’t think this is the right sweater. I should’ve worn a shirt. Something with a collar, your dad would be more impressed with that.”
“TK.”
“I threw another shirt in the trunk, just in case.”
“TK.”
“It’ll need ironing though. Do you think you can sneak me in?”
Carlos steps in close and places a hand on either side of TK’s face, quietly demanding his attention. “TK. Babe, you look great. That’s a nice sweater and everyone will be impressed by you. Trust me.”
“How do you know that?”
“Because you’re a very impressive guy,” Carlos says with a wink. TK can’t help but melt a little inside at that. “Why are you so nervous? You’ve met my parents before.”
“What do you mean ‘why am I so nervous’? This is my first Reyes Sunday Lunch. This is a big deal, Carlos. Why aren’t you nervous?”
Carlos shrugs, dropping his hands to his sides. “Honestly? I would be, except that you are clearly spiralling and only one of us can spiral at a time in public so, I’m giving you this moment.”
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paperstorm · 5 months
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Rating: E Pairing: TK/Carlos Additional Tags: Romance, Falling in Love, First Time, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending, Explicit Sexual Content, Christmas Fluff
New York firefighter TK visits Austin for two weeks in December, when Owen's cancer makes an untimely return. Carlos has recently quit his job to take over the family ranch after the passing of his father. They meet and find comfort in each other during difficult circumstances. Contents may include goofy friends, a meddling Andrea Reyes, the image of Carlos in a Santa suit, and Hallmark-movie-style happy endings.
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Art by @birdclowns my beloved and beta by @theghostofashton my other beloved <3
Happy holidays to the absolute loveliest fandom in the world!! 💛
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welcometololaland · 2 months
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do you like reading about tarlos having an awkward encounter in an adult store? if so, this snippet is for you!
this is from the fic affectionately known as 'Call Me' that i am successfully co-parenting with @rmd-writes (tag, you're it!)
There’s a head of brown hair that’s clearly visible from over a row of very…interesting paraphernalia. Even before the man turns around, Carlos knows who it is. It’s a vibe, an aura, an unfortunate consequence of being extremely attracted to someone who is in precisely the wrong place at precisely the wrong time. Carlos was wrong. Seeing TK Strand in a sex shop might be worse than seeing his parents. “Savannah,” he says, coughing awkwardly. “I've, um, I’ve actually got to go somewhere. Emergency. Don’t worry about the—” “Are you sure?” she asks, far too loudly. “I can show you the options real quick—” “Officer Reyes?” Fuck. Carlos is completely fucked. He feels rooted to the spot, unable to take a breath as his eyes dart over the shelf of unnervingly accurate, plastic, human body parts. Clear green eyes blink back at him, equally as shocked. “Strand,” he replies, his voice sounding far less shaky than it feels. “Hi.” “I’ll leave you to it,” Savannah says, looking between them furtively before scurrying off between the aisles. Carlos kind of wants to throw a dildo at her. “What are you— I probably shouldn’t ask that,” TK stammers, looking adorable with his wide eyes and his unguarded expression. When Carlos’ eyes drop to TK’s hands, he sees he’s holding an ungodly amount of lube and a small silver plug.  Huh. Interesting.
if you haven't played wip weds and you want to, you SHOULD! I tag you!
thanks for the tags @heartstringsduet and @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut!
i'll tag some tarlos people who might have a laugh and then provide me with their own snippets (greedy for them): @bonheur-cafe @decafdino @vineofroses @liminalmemories21 @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad @reyesstrand @kiwichaeng @goodways @carlos-in-glasses @carlos-tk @theghostofashton @safeaswrites @kiloskywalker @thebumblecee @nancygillianmvp @sznofthesticks @sunshinestrand @thisbuildinghasfeelings @three-drink-amy @strandnreyes @lightningboltreader @orchidscript @lemonlyman-dotcom @never-blooms @alrightbuckaroo @freneticfloetry @fitzherbertssmolder @whatsintheboxmh
and @kiwiana-writes because they're the best and tag me every week 💜
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lemonlyman-dotcom · 2 months
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Thanks for the tags @paperstorm @sznofthesticks @strandnreyes @carlos-in-glasses @bonheur-cafe & @freneticfloetry 💕
From Chapter Four of Eid Fic, aka love in a series of bursts & inches. Coming on Wednesday! Read the first three chapters here!
The most interesting conversation of all time is cut short by TK plopping down on the bench next to Paul. He’s got a cowboy hat that’s just a little bit too small sitting askew atop his head and a goofy smile on his face.
“You guys won’t believe who we just saw,” he says, pulling a dazed looking Carlos down next to him.
“Who?”
“Hassan, oh my god, do you remember that guy?” He hooks a thumb over his shoulder in the direction of the booths. “He has a booth over there selling, like, protein powder and stuff. He flagged us over like he wanted us to buy some, but I don’t think he remembered me. But then he started asking Carlos all these questions about his workout routine and his body fat percentage. He was weirdly interested in Carlos’s calves.”
“You do have nice calves, Carlos.” Paul jokes. Mateo nods along earnestly.
Carlos, apparently needing to check for himself, looks down at his legs before responding. “I’m wearing khakis? You can’t even see my calves.”
“Oh, I don’t need to,” Paul responds with feigned seriousness. “A man can always tell when another man has nice calves.”
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wandering-night19 · 8 months
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I can't believe I'm finally posting this! I also know that if I don't post it now, I probably never will. It has truly been a labor of love to write this. It is 5 chapters and is mostly complete. It will be updated every Friday in October with the final chapter being posted on Monday October 30 in honor of my own dad's passing 9 years ago. A huge special thanks to @whenshereads for being the most amazing beta and for all the encouragement and seeing me through every breakdown I had about writing this. Also @steddie-as-they-go as always for listening to all the rants and being the reason I even wrote this in the first place. When I texted her the day after the finale to tell her I had an absolutely terrible idea she cackled and demanded it be written.
The Weight of Grief
43.7k . Carlos Reyes/TK Strand . Explicit
With all the loss they've suffered Carlos and TK deserve a happy ending. In their post-Honeymoon bliss they just weren't expecting to have to work so hard for it.
Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five
Tagging those who showed interest in the snippets under the cut.
@welcometololaland (seriously biggest cheerleader award) @carlos-in-glasses @liminalmemories21 @strandnreyes @lemonlyman-dotcom @lightningboltreader @jesuisici33 @thebumblecee @alrightbuckaroo @rmd-writes @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut @lutavero @heartstringsduet @thisbuildinghasfeelings @rosedavid
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carlos-in-glasses · 3 months
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Carlos looking at TK like he's the best thing he's ever seen.
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heartstringsduet · 24 days
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Fic: What if he's written 'mine' on my upper thigh?
summary: Actions have consequences; Carlos wears shorts so of course TK needs to sink his teeth into his beautiful thighs and worship every inch of his skin.
a/n: a year ago we started talking on here and I'm so happy to talk to you daily and call you a friend @herefortarlos. thanks @lightningboltreader for the beta and support <3
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birdclowns · 5 months
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my little part of @paperstorm's christmas fic 💕 I am a whore for christmas hallmark movies, and this was such a treat to read and be a part of <3
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alrightbuckaroo · 7 days
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love can pull you out of yesterday
The day TK falls through the ice is a day that Carlos doesn't want to remember, but it's one he can't forget. It's a day he's currently stuck living over, and over again.
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Carlos slouches against the back of his desk chair, trying to piece together all the pieces of this puzzle despite the fact he’s missing most of them. Could he really be living the same day over and over again? He looks outside and sees a city quite literally frozen in time. Ice hanging from the branches of trees, a shoddy, frigid substitute for leaves. Roads that were once home to the traffic Carlos hates so much, now desolate. He asks himself again, could he really be living the same day over and over again? Well, stranger things, or at least, strange enough, things have happened.
Five chapters | Updates every Tuesday | All thanks in the world to @lightningboltreader for beta reading this one and providing some of the best feedback imaginable. Another massive thanks to @carlos-tk and @reasonandfaithinharmony for cheering me on every step of the way <3
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sznofthesticks · 16 days
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thanks for the tag @welcometololaland @terramous @heartstringsduet @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad @strandnreyes you're all queued :)
i actually wrote for the first time in weeks, and this is unedited so i deeply apologize if it sucks lol
“Babe?” Carlos called out to no response. He pulled out his phone after not checking for hours, to see multiple texts that TK sent while Carlos was in his meeting.
TK: headed to a multi-car pileup
TK:  not sure when i’ll be home
TK: im so sorry
TK: i hope the meeting went well
TK: I love you 🥰
Carlos slumped down on the cold floor, his cheeks burning as the tears came crashing down. He felt himself filling with red-hot rage. The meeting was a disaster. He just wanted to cry in TK’s arms, curled up in his lap on the couch. And he couldn’t be mad at TK, he was just doing his job, which he loved, and Carlos always adored seeing how much TK loved being a paramedic, but he couldn’t help but feel jealous of the fact that his job was pulling TK away from him right now, when he needed him most.
no pressure tagging: @zitasempri @lemonlyman-dotcom @bonheur-cafe @nancygillianmvp @literateowl
@vineofroses @thisbuildinghasfeelings @pelorsdyke @tellmegoodbye @reyesstrand
@chicgeekgirl89 @freneticfloetry @kiwichaeng @safeaswrites @mikibwrites
@sugdenlovesdingle @firstprince-history-huh @your-catfish-friend @paperstorm
@honeybee-taskforce @actualalligator @alrightbuckaroo @whatsintheboxmh @herefortarlos
@my-little-tilly @fallout-mars @reasonandfaithinharmony @carlos-in-glasses @carlos-tk and open tag!
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