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Thank you @atthedugouts for our @galladrabbles prompt this week! This one's dedicated to that time Ian tried to convince Mickey they needed to find friends. And then they had that adventure...

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Mickey can’t get the damn song out of his head.

It’s been playing on repeat since he cracked his eyes open. He gets up, gets dressed, starts coffee… and it still drones on.

🎶 I'd rather be dry, but at least I'm aliiive 🎶

And now he’s singing?? He sticks dental floss in his mouth to shut it up… and here’s Ian entering the bathroom with the judgiest face. He’s gonna think Mickey’s gone crazy.

Ian stares at him in the mirror, his eyes catching Mickey’s in the reflection.

🎶 Let it wash awayyyyy 🎶

What’d they need friends for?? They had each other.

Not to toot my own horn, but for the last masquerade I wrote a fic called Seven Gallavich Sins that consisted of seven ficlets, each inspired but a different deadly sin, and it got me thinking: there are seven deadly sins, there are seven days in a week... See where I'm going with this? The theme (or themes) for this year's Gallavich Week is Seven Deadly Sins! The fanworks can be as literal or loosely based on the themes as you want. Also, I'll give y'all an extra day to catch up if needed. 😉

GW will run from June 21 to June 28 and the themes for each day are as follows: 21 - Greed 22 - Sloth 23 - Pride 24 - Lust 25 - Wrath 26 - Gluttony 27 - Envy 28 - Catch-up/free space (to post late fanworks for other days or works that don't fit into any day)

As always, all kinds of fanworks are accepted, as long as they are original (obviously, this doesn't apply to things as podfics or stuff based on other fanworks — in this case, as long as the creator of the original fanwork allows it, it's fine). And of course, no AI! CREATING AND POSTING GUIDELINES (After the break)

Welcome all to our first ever Newbies Week! It'll run from May 17 to May 23, so you've got about a month to create your works.

The goal of this event is to create something you've never created before, allowing yourself to try something new without pressure from others or yourself. It doesn't need to be perfect, because it won't be, and that's fine. We're all stepping out of our comfort zones, but we're doing so together, so it'll be fun!

The definition of something new here is quite broad. It can be: 1) Someone who's never created any kind of fanwork doing so for the first time (a great opportunity for those who've always wanted to participate in fandom events but felt shy or "not good enough"); 2) Someone who's used to creating one kind of fanwork venturing into another; e.g. a writer creating a gif for the first time, or an artist creating a podfic, or someone who usually edits videos creating something from crochet... The possibilities are endless! 3) Someone creating something they're used to, but in a different way or format that they've never done before. For instance, a fic writer who only writes prose writing poetry for the first time, or an artist who usually makes digital fanart trying some oil painting, or someone who's used to creating gifs without words attempting to add words and graphic effects for the first time. Again, there are endless possibilities here as well. To help everyone out, I'll put together a list of tutorials, but of course you're welcome to find your own (and share as well, if you think you found something nice!).

Once you 're ready to post, here's how to: 1) Post it here to Tumblr and mention (using @) this blog in the body of the post. You can also tag it as GNW2026 if you want to, but that's not mandatory. 2) If you wish to, you're also of course free to post it anywhere else. If on Twitter, please mention us there as well and I'll retweet it. 3) If you wish to post it to AO3, I'll add a link to the collection here as well.

This post will be linked in our pinned post, so it can be checked at any time.

Thanks for the tags, @annisefreya and @mybrainismelted!

Last song: "Rock River" by King Tuff

Favorite color: Orange 🟧🟧🟧

Currently watching: Watching my herbs to see if they actually grow.

Currently reading: • The Sun, Chasing the Moon by devovitsuasartes • Earth is Baked by @mybrainismelted

Current obsession: Gallavich, always. With a sidelong glance to Hollanov.

Currently working on: Now that my SBB and GGE works have gone up, I'm focusing on finishing my WIP!

Last google search: Flights so we can visit my brother-in-law in Florida this summer

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Prison dust still on his lips when he kissed me.

“Tell me goodbye?” he whispered into the dark.

I was sane before he touched me.

But every breath of him felt like basic instinct. Crazy.

He dragged me back into the shape I tried to escape

and set me free.

Hands everywhere, like he’s trying to memorize who I am.

We break and rebuild

again and again.

Our fingers intertwine the moment I let him in.

“God, Mick.”

I need him closer.

I should push him away.

I don’t.

I’m ruined for everybody except him

It's been so quiet in here this week, is everyone okay?! Anyway, thank you to @gallabitch73 for this prompt, and to @galladrabbles always!

After commenting this week that I think we don't talk enough about early Mickey and Ian, I decided to be the change I want to see in the world, so here's a scene set somewhere in season 3, before 3x05.

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Underneath the bleachers at 4.20pm. They can hear distant sounds of sports practice, but it's just them here.

They've fucked and they've talked and now Mickey takes out the weed. Ian's already high on whatever's going on between them. Still, he takes the joint.

Then he takes a chance. 

"Shotgun," he says, leaning close. Mickey opens his mouth to accept the cloud of sweet smoke. 

Their eyes meet. Mickey's drop to Ian's lips. Ian sees the want. Tastes it. Tilts his head.

But Mickey flinches away, exhaling smoke through his nose. Ian sighs, leaning back against a support. 

Nothin' Good

In the summer of 2016, up and coming rock group Sour Milk rose to popularity with the release of their second album, Nothin’ Good, and subsequent nationwide tour. The band, which consists of four siblings native to Chicago, Illinois, first gained popularity on the internet, posting videos of them playing popular covers and a few original songs. Reel Records signed them two years ago, and they’ve been on the rise ever since. We sat down with every member of the band individually, as well as some of their more well known associates from that summer. Thirteen months after one of the most shocking and memorable performances of their careers and the end of the Nothin’ Good tour, they’re ready to share their story.

// rockstar au

[ 20k | 3/12 | rated: M ]

art by the amazingly talented @suzy-queued 🧡

It's my posting day, and I'm so excited! Are you ready for soulmates? AU? All my favorite things like abandoned buildings, grease, guns, music, picnics, and pining?!

First, here's the amazing art by @deathclassic! She brought the guys from my story beautifully to life. Story details below!

An Inconvenient Touch, 39,363 words

The universe is definitely fucking with Mickey. The hottest guy he’s ever seen breezes into his shop needing an oil change, leaving a permanent mark on Mickey’s heart and body.

But what can he do about it? Nothing, that’s what. Mickey has a steady boyfriend. He’s on parole right now. He can’t chase this guy, no matter how much his soul screams out.

It’s Mickey versus fate in a battle of wills. Read here

#1 consuming by catgrassplantdad

ok here are the vibes: hunger. dedication. obsession. the way ian wants to get under mickey’s skin in every possible way… it’s intense, it’s raw, it’s literally all about that all-consuming need. i was unwell reading this.

#2 this silly little life by fallingflxwer

i’m such a soft bitch for this kind of fic 😭 domestic gallavich, their little family, all the warmth and love they deserve… it’s pure comfort. like yes, give them happiness, give them peace, give them EVERYTHING.

#3 You are my Wednesdays by ermete

i went in expecting something completely different and instead i ended up crying the whole time. Of course it’s hot and flirty and sexy but there’s something else that caught my attention: sibling love 💔 i read this and called my brother to tell him i love him.

#4 Photograph series by zankiefanatic

two oneshots that literally have everything. like i’m not kidding. from hot moments, to dad mickey putting his kid first (I’M WEAK), ian and everything about him (his diagnosis, the way he is so IAN 🥹), mandy, the gallaghers… it’s just SO full and so real. these fics own my entire heart. i spent the whole day reading and completely ignoring my adult responsibilities and i regret nothing.

#5 What's in a Name? by Whataboutthat

This one is so sweet it made me fall in love with them even more 😭

“Ian tries to figure out why it sounds different when Mickey calls him by his name.” ugh i feel you, Ian.