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He tried to focus on anything else—the faint groaning of the elevator, the muffled city noises beyond, the slightly stale air of the lift. But none of it worked. His body, it seemed, had ideas of its own; he had kissed her… and his body had responded. Quickly. Much quicker than he might have expected. It was overwhelming. And inappropriate. This was not the time or place for this. What the hell just happened?
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- Part 1 of Modern Love
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10 May 2025
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Nuzzled Noses by WrensSymphony
Fandoms: Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn, Bridgerton (TV)
23 Jan 2025
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From the moment of their accidental meeting as young children through the trauma of hurt and loss, the heartbreak of adolescence, and the confusion of young adulthood, Colin and Penelope's connection anchors them both.
This story aims for hurt and comfort in equal measure as it follows the "platonic best friends" (really, though?) as they grow up, with time jumps between each chapter as we see them navigate their lives together. Their story is one of true friends to lovers, where lines blur and it's hard to see where friendship ends and love begins, because perhaps they've been together all along.
*CW: This is NOT a dark fic, but does contain mature themes, specifically a child abuse storyline.*
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- Part 1 of Nuzzled Noses
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09 Mar 2025
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How Can I Resist You? by shoobydoobydoo
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
10 Feb 2025
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Penelope Featherington was tired of waiting for the right time, the right situation, the right man. With the success of the book series she authors under a pseudonym, she has decided that it was time to achieve her dream since childhood: to become a mom. She knows to expect some challenges, but she’s prepared to provide the very best for both her and her child, even if that means she’s doing it on her own.
After a heartbreak in his last year at uni, Colin Bridgerton has spent the past 10 years traveling the world discovering himself, filling his time with fun-filled adventures and meeting new people. But the appeal of travel seems to have recently lost its luster, and has decided to spend some time in London while he figures out his next step. To keep himself, and his mind busy, he spends his days ubering. But one day, he accepts the ride that will forever change his life.
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- Part 1 of How Can I Resist You?
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09 Mar 2025
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“But can you promise me Pen, that you wouldn’t do a disastrous thing like getting with one of my brothers. Or even worse, fall in love with one of them?”
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She knew how it happened, knew what changed. It was when she started her job at Magazine Danbury a month after she finished University, it was when Colin decided he was staying home instead of whisking away to some place else in the world and got himself a job at the same company.
It was when Colin came into her life completely. As a colleague, as a friend, as something more.
And Penelope tried, she tried so hard to resist him with all of her heart.
But growing closer created a pull that was alluring, that was wanting, and that made Penelope weak to the knees. And being in close proximity with him these past couple of days, made her fall even deeper.
All of it, leading to this moment. The day after the conference which he invited her to. They were together in their hotel room, room no.165, naked under the sheets in the bed. Laying in the morning afterglow from a mind blowing night before and-
“What have we done Colin?”
“Something that we both wanted, for such a long time.”
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23 Jan 2025
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buried in the shallow grave by snowokay
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
22 Jun 2026
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In a world where the marriage ritual leaves a permanent mark on you, the word that reflects your match’s first impression of you appears in your skin.
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Penelope had known since she was eight years old who she would marry. She had heard stories about him, how brave and noble he was, and spent her whole life in love with the boy in the picture.
Something that had never crossed Penelope’s mind, however, was the possibility that Colin Bridgerton would be disappointed upon meeting her.
“Speak now, Penelope, with clarity and conviction. What is the word, bestowed upon you by the gentleman ordained as your match, that defines you in his eyes?”
The celebrant’s voice suddenly felt like a distant hum, her vision blurred by the tears welling up in her eyes. On her wrist, visible to anyone close enough to read it, was written her word with golden letters.
Shallow.
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08 Dec 2024