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The Last of Us (TV)

harness your hopes on

by tangytheo

There were so many designs and charms— even two dangly pairs where one had sheep and the other had giraffes! She quickly scooped them up.“I want these ones,” she said firmly, holding them out to Joel so he could see her pick. Once he approved with a nod and a smile, she turned back to the lady at the stand. “What do you want for them?”She smiled and grabbed out a notebook, presumably to keep stock of her inventory, then paused. “First, let me ask you: do you have pierced ears?”Ellie’s face dropped.Of course she forgot the most important fucking thing about wearing earrings, your ears needed to be fucking pierced.God, she was such a fucking idiot sometimes.Joel quickly cut off her self-deprecating train of thought with a light tug on her ear, saying, “Doesn’t look it, no. But we can rectify that. Do you have a piercing gun or something?” or: Ellie really wants her ears pierced, and Joel really wants her to be happy.

Teen 2.9k words 1 ch Complete 202 kudos

Ear Piercings · Earrings · Ellie & Joel Bonding (The Last of Us) · Joel is Ellie's Parent (The Last of Us)· +9 more

Overwatch (Video Game)

Modify

by fishpoets

To change, to adapt.Hanzo gets his piercings over years.

General 1.2k words 1 ch Complete 194 kudos

Piercings · Haircuts · Cake · Healing takes time· +3 more

Captain America (Movies)

The Outfit

by singthebeginningofmoana

It was freeing in a sort of way Bucky didn’t know how to describe. One of the things he liked best about the 21st century (other than the fact that he and Steve could be together without getting arrested or beat up for it) was that he had the opportunity to try things like this and not have to worry about the potential consequences. Bucky starts experimenting with his looks in ways that are much more feminine than he ever would have dared back in the day. 5 times one of the Avengers says something about it +1 time Steve did something that shut them all up.

General 2k words 1 ch Complete 113 kudos

Post-Captain America: The Winter Soldier · Fluff · Bucky Barnes Recovering · Femininity· +3 more

Green Lantern: The Animated Series

She Walks in Beauty

by Stormraven24

A trip to a planet outside of Guardian Space results in Razer playing with kids, Aya getting a makeover, and general fluffiness.

General 3.4k words 4 ch Complete 113 kudos

Fluff · Romance · culture clash · Humor· +2 more

Gravity Falls

Contagious

by Im_The_Doctor (Bofur1)

Whether she realizes it or not, Mabel is slowly but surely helping Ford unlearn his habit of masking.

General 88 words 1 ch Complete 108 kudos

3 Sentence Fiction · Neurodiversity · Neurodivergent Mabel Pines · Neurodivergent Ford Pines· +14 more

Encanto (2021)

See How You Rise

by Sokkas_First_Fangirl

She was fine. Of course she was fine. What did she possibly have to complain about?She was Isabela Madrigal with the perfect Gift, perfect hair and clothes. She had the perfect family and the perfect boyfriend. Isabela was perfect and that made everyone happy. So why did she feel so on edge? Why couldn’t she stop her ridiculous daydreams of trying something new? She didn’t need new. The family certainly didn’t need her to act so foolish.She’d be fine.🌸🌵A study in the growth of Isabela Madrigal: from roses to cacti, and all the anxiety in between.

General 3.2k words 1 ch Complete 69 kudos

Isabela Madrigal Needs a Hug · Dysfunctional Family · Family Dynamics · Anxiety· +11 more

Spider-Man: Spider-Verse (Sony Animated Movies)

The first time Miles

by theanonymous

Quick little story about Miles learning to express himself and to set his own path at an early age.

General 830 words 1 ch Complete 69 kudos

Uncle-Nephew Relationship · Family Bonding · self-expression · Advice· +7 more

Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù+1

Concrete Spaces

by manaika

When Jiang Cheng opened the newest mall in town he had not known what it could become. It turns out, sometimes, to carve a space for yourself and your loved ones, all you have to do is build it with your own two hands.

General 34k words 4 ch Complete 64 kudos

Family Dynamics · Family Bonding · jiang cheng's avuncular powers · Wei Ying | Wei Wuxian is Lan Yuan | Lan Sizhui's Parent· +14 more

The Magnus Archives (Podcast)

Pumpkin Spice

by Franzis_Frantic_Thoughts

Jon has a moment of self discovery, gently encouraged by their uni classmate and best friend Georgie.

General 2.1k words 1 ch Complete 60 kudos

Alternate Universe - College/University · Canon Asexual Character · Canon Bisexual Character · Friendship· +8 more

Good Omens (TV)

By Any Other Name

by Luinlothana

An evening's wine-fuelled conversation drifts to choosing one's own name. Both Aziraphale and Crowley have something to say on the topic. A bit of domesticity including an explanation of what 'just a J' stands for.

Teen 1.4k words 1 ch Complete 60 kudos

Mentioned The Them (Good Omens) · Names · Canon-typical Alcohol Consumption · mentions of hieroglyphics· +8 more

Critical Role (Web Series)

This Emptiness I Should Fill

by Chai_Teafling

Empty. It’s a word with so many different meanings, depending on how you look at it.Empty: something that was once full, but no longer.Empty: something that is just waiting to be filled up.Empty: devoid of anything.Mollymauk Tealeaf was no stranger to emptiness, but his relationship with it fluctuated.

Teen 2.4k words 1 ch Complete 58 kudos

Amnesia · Anxiety Attacks · Character Study · Coping· +5 more

Schitt's Creek

Monochromatic

by DoubleL27

In the absence of a true color, texture, tone and lines become essential.

General 360 words 1 ch Complete 51 kudos

Family Feels · Fashion & Couture · Introspection · self-expression

Incredibox (Video Game)+2

Glowing Connections

by Vine7Era

Title: Glowing ConnectionsGenre: Sci-Fi RomanceGarnold, a tech genius, repairs Fun Bot while Clukr's away. Upon Clukr's return, Garnold reveals his feelings through a tender kiss.Garnold's modified visor, glowing pink when he's flustered, playfully exposes his emotions.A blossoming romance unfolds between Garnold and Clukr, filled with laughter, tech, and understanding.

General 1.2k words 1 ch Complete 44 kudos

Sci-Fi · Romance · LGBTQ+ (M/M) · Technology· +21 more

The Nevers (TV 2021)

Finding My Place, My Outward Assurance

by Cookies_and_Chaos

Affirmations of ones self — and figuring out who you are in the conflict between multiple presentations of yourself — can be achieved, with some assistance. Companion piece to 'Lost in Figuring Out Who I Am'.

General 1.3k words 1 ch Complete 26 kudos

Finding your Identity · Trauma · self-expression

Good Omens (TV)

Podfic Commission By Any

by Literarion

An evening's wine-fuelled conversation drifts to choosing one's own name. Both Aziraphale and Crowley have something to say on the topic. A bit of domesticity including an explanation of what 'just a J' stands for.

Teen 7 words 1 ch Complete 13 kudos

Mentioned The Them (Good Omens) · Names · Canon-typical Alcohol Consumption · mentions of hieroglyphics· +10 more

One Piece (Anime & Manga)

Pointed Lines, Soft Hearts

by Queen_Blake

A small brush, a bold color, and a gentle hand.

Teen 1.1k words 1 ch Complete 12 kudos

Ace canon-obsession for being a menace · Canon Trans Character · Comfort · Cross-cultural· +16 more