Because there’s no backspace in real life… – AtoTheBean – Star Trek RPF [Archive of Our Own]

ato-the-bean:

Chapters: 14/20
Fandom: Star Trek RPF
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Chris Pine/Zachary Quinto
Characters: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
Additional Tags: Epistolary, Texting, they make bad choices in person, getting reacquainted, Old Friends, not everything in the past happened like they thought it did, Pinto de Mayo 2018, bi-phobia, extensive use of found images, awkward and inappropriate questions, Discussions of sexuality, Slow Burn, like really slow not in the same room or even country much of the time, thank god for mobile devices, Coming Out, Confessions, Angst, Loneliness, gratuitous use of poetry
Summary:

One bad decision can put a friendship in a tailspin. But maybe that’s okay if it means you finally start really talking (texting). About the past… and about the future.

Chapter 14 is up!

Because there’s no backspace in real life… – AtoTheBean – Star Trek RPF [Archive of Our Own]

AGL ~2 (drabble challenge) # 4

“I’m too sober for this,” Bond complains, watching the code blurr across the screen.

“And I’m not quite sober enough,” Q replies, fingers flying on the keyboard, hitting the backspace several times, and then flying again.    

He shoulld be patient, but he’s not.  “Are they onto us?”

“They won’t be, if you can keep quiet enough for me to concentrate.”

It’s a good point.  James goes to the minibar and makes himself a drink.  

“You’d best make another, and bring over the biscuits too.”

James pauses.  “Are we celebrating?”

Q taps out a final line of code and hits enter with a flourish.  “We are.”

“In that case,” he says, placing one of the glasses in Q’s, “I have much better ideas of how to use this luxury hotel suite.”

94 for the drabble thing?

ato-the-bean:

Do you want that for Pinto?

10:19 p.m.

CP: Are you there?

Zach debates texting back, but it’s past three in London, and Chris shouldn’t be up.

“I’m going to call it a night,” he tells Matt, throwing a $20 on the table to cover his part of the tab.  He presses the call button as soon as he’s outside.

“Hey, you didn’t have to call.”

“What’s wrong?  Can’t sleep?”

“I had a bad dream again.”

Ah.  “The one where you forget your lines?”

“No.”

“The one where you’ve actually become Shatner?”

“I haven’t had that one for years.”

“Hmmm.  Zombie apocalypse?”

There’s a huff of laughter.  “No.  The one where you don’t return my texts.”

He stops dead on the sidewalk.  “You realize the zombie apocalypse is more likely, right?”

“Yeah.  I just wanted to hear you say it.”

Drabble Challenge!

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AGL ~2

jaimistoryteller:

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prompt-bank:

Repost this. Followers/Readers send numbers to your Ask. You write a fic/drabble using that line in your piece. Have fun! Expect a ton of requests!! 

  1. “That’s starting to get annoying”
  2. “Hey, hey, calm down. They can’t hurt you anymore.”
  3. “You can’t just sit there all day.”
  4. “I’m too sober for this.”
  5. “I’m not here to make friends.”
  6. “I need a place to stay.”
  7. “Well, that’s tragic.”
  8. “You’re seriously like a man-child.”
  9. “You can’t banish me! This is my bed too!”
  10. “The ladies love a guy who’s good with kids.”
  11. “Dear Diary, …”
  12. “She’s hiding behind the sofa.”
  13. “I lost our baby.”
  14. “They’re so cute when they’re asleep.”
  15. “I’d kill for a coffee…literally.”
  16. “You’re getting crumbs all over my bed.”
  17. “Good thing I didn’t ask for your opinion.”
  18. “What’s the matter, sweetie?”
  19. “You’re Satan.”
  20. “I don’t want to hear your excuse. You can’t just give me wet-willies.”
  21. “I’m bulletproof…but please, don’t shoot me.”
  22. “Did you just hiss at me?”
  23. “Do you really need all that candy?”
  24. “It’s six o’clock in the morning, you’re not having vodka.”
  25. “I swear, I’m not crazy!!!”
  26. “The diamond in your engagement ring is fake.”
  27. “No. Regrets.”
  28. “How drunk was I?”
  29. “How is my wife more badass than me?”
  30. “Be you. No one else can.”
  31. “I haven’t slept in ages.”
  32. “I locked the keys in the car.”
  33. “Are you sure that’s the decision you want to make?”
  34. “You work for me. You are my slave.”
  35. “Take your medicine.”
  36. “They’re monsters.”
  37. “Welcome to fatherhood.”
  38. “Why can’t you appreciate my sense of humor?”
  39. “It’s your turn to make dinner.”
  40. “The kids, they ambushed me.”
  41. “Sorry isn’t going to help when I kick your ass!!!”
  42. “Stop being so cute.”
  43. “I feel like I can’t breathe.”
  44. “You need to see a doctor.”
  45. “You’re getting a vasectomy. That’s final.”
  46. “I was a joke, baby. I swear.”
  47. “Dogs don’t wear clothes!”
  48. “I didn’t think you could get any less romantic…”
  49. “Safety first. What are you? FIVE?”
  50. “This is girl talk, so leave.”
  51. “Where am I going? Crazy. Wanna come?”
  52. “There’s a herd of them!”
  53. “Do you think I’m scared of a woman?”
  54. “They’re not your kids, back the f*ck off.”
  55. “You’re a nerd.”
  56. “I’m late.”
  57. “Just get home as soon as possible, okay?!”
  58. “You smell like a wet dog.”
  59. “I could punch you right now.”
  60. “Are you going to talk to me?”
  61. “Welcome back. Now fucking help me.”
  62. “If you can’t sleep…we could have sex?”
  63. “Flea markets don’t carry fleas, you know?”
  64. “Here, take my blanket.”
  65. “I don’t want you to stop.”
  66. “How could I ever forget about you?”
  67. “You’re bleeding all over my carpet.”
  68. “Run for it!”
  69. “We need to talk.”
  70. “Not everyone is out to get you. Stop thinking that. It’s annoying.”
  71. “I want a pet.”
  72. “Just smile, I really need to see you smile right now.”
  73. “I’m not wearing a dress.”
  74. “I’m not wearing a tie.”
  75. “Quit beating me up!”
  76. “Please put your penis away.”
  77. “It’s a Texas thing.”
  78. “Don’t argue. Just do it.”
  79. “I hope I’m never stuck with you on a deserted island.”
  80. “Does he know about the baby?”
  81. “Hold still.”
  82. “I just ironed these pants!”
  83. “Enough with the sass!”
  84. “Show me what’s behind your back.”
  85. “I’m not going to be sympathetic until you go to a doctor.”
  86. “Fine, don’t say anything and make me worry.”
  87. “Stay awake.”
  88. “STOP INTERRUPTING ME!”
  89. “You’re not interested, are you?”
  90. “I’m not buying ikea furniture again.”
  91. “Tell me you need me.”
  92. “Oh honey, I’d never be jealous of you.”
  93. “I’m telling you. I’m haunted.”
  94. “I had a bad dream again.”
  95. “Have I mentioned, I fucking hate Halloween.”
  96. “It’s Christmas, don’t be mad at me.”
  97. “You’re not going to starve yourself on Thanksgiving.”
  98. “The store ran out of Easter eggs.”
  99. “How could you forget your son’s birthday?”
  100. “You can only suffer through my whining for so long until you get up and make me a sandwich.”

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doctorginsberg replied to your link “Because there’s no backspace in real life… – AtoTheBean – Star Trek…”

This is adorable and Chris and his love of food. It’s a good thing he’s one of those lucky people with a fast metabolism

And a substantial exercise routine, but yeah, I decided that for this Chris, baked goods are sort of his SQUIRREL! where he’s easily distracted by them.  And they make for good cover when you need to quickly change the subject because your feelings are showing…

Because there’s no backspace in real life… – AtoTheBean – Star Trek RPF [Archive of Our Own]

Chapters: 14/20
Fandom: Star Trek RPF
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Chris Pine/Zachary Quinto
Characters: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
Additional Tags: Epistolary, Texting, they make bad choices in person, getting reacquainted, Old Friends, not everything in the past happened like they thought it did, Pinto de Mayo 2018, bi-phobia, extensive use of found images, awkward and inappropriate questions, Discussions of sexuality, Slow Burn, like really slow not in the same room or even country much of the time, thank god for mobile devices, Coming Out, Confessions, Angst, Loneliness, gratuitous use of poetry
Summary:

One bad decision can put a friendship in a tailspin. But maybe that’s okay if it means you finally start really talking (texting). About the past… and about the future.

Chapter 14 is up!

Because there’s no backspace in real life… – AtoTheBean – Star Trek RPF [Archive of Our Own]