#modernlove

Going into their last year of study at the University of Manchester, Sirius and Remus have been dancing around a blooming crush for the last few years. Everything comes to a head right before their last fall term together and both boys think they’ve made a terrible mistake.

“What do you think it means?” Sirius’s voice is quiet, just above the music. Remus turns, coming face to face with him. His hazel eyes are glassy, gaze soft as it flits over Sirius’s face.

“What do you mean?” When Remus asks, Sirius’s brows furrow, the slice through his right eyebrow almost disappearing.

“Fate up against your will,” Sirius repeats almost reverently.

Remus bites his lip, the movement drawing Sirius’s eyes towards it.

“It’s inevitable.” His voice is soft, bordering husky.

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I’ve been writing fanfic for a very very very long time and within the last few years I’ve had the opportunity to meet some of my fave people in my life. 

This fic started as me monopolizing Darcy’s (aka rotten_souldier) question box on her instagram and snowballed into a weird and wild friendship that’s blossomed over the last year. I am so lucky that something I’ve written is graced by Darcy’s drawings and that we get to share it with the fandom! 

Mongrel Minds is part of a Modern universe Darcy and I have created. The series is called Modern Love and there will be three fics within this story arc. I don’t have set post dates so this will be a slow update labour of love kind of thing. 

scopOphilic_micromessaging_1272 - scopOphilic1997 presents a new micro-messaging series: small, subtle, and often unintentional messages we send and receive verbally and non-verbally. (2024)

Love isn’t perfect. It breaks, it heals, it chooses.

Honest question: why does having a healthy relationship nowadays feel harder than assembling furniture without the manual? 🤡

💍 “What a Faithful Man Looks Like”

(Because good men DO exist — they’re just rare and consistent.)

Let’s shift the energy.

Not every man is a liar, a cheater, or a walking bare minimum.

Faithful men still exist — but they don’t look like what society glamorizes.

A faithful man isn’t perfect.

He’s intentional.

Here’s how to spot one:

1. His consistency doesn’t fade after the first month.

Faithful men don’t “switch up.”

Their attention stays steady because their intentions are steady.

If he wanted you, he still wants you.

Period.

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2. He makes his relationship clear, not confusing.

A faithful man doesn’t give:

• mixed signals

• half-answers

• vague stories

• emotional distance

He gives clarity because loyalty thrives where confusion ends.

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3. He respects you behind your back.

A loyal man protects:

• your image

• your reputation

• your dignity

• your name

Even when you’re not in the room.

Especially then.

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4. He has boundaries with other women.

Not because you asked —

because he chose to.

No flirting.

No emotional cheating.

No secret messages.

No “work wife.”

No “she’s just a friend” but he hides the texts.

Faithful men don’t play in gray areas.

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5. He communicates instead of disappearing.

If something’s wrong, he talks.

If he’s stressed, he tells you.

If he needs space, he says it with respect.

Men who cheat avoid communication.

Men who are faithful prioritize it.

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6. He’s predictable in the best way.

Not boring — dependable.

You know his habits.

You know his routine.

You don’t have to play detective.

You don’t have to compete with random women online.

Loyalty feels calm, not chaotic.

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7. He doesn’t make you question your worth.

A faithful man values you, encourages you, reassures you.

He doesn’t:

• make you insecure

• ignore your needs

• dismiss your feelings

• make you feel replaceable

He CHOOSES you — every day.

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8. His actions mirror his words.

Promises mean nothing without proof.

A loyal man follows through because integrity is his personality, not a performance.

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9. He takes accountability.

When he messes up, he says it.

He corrects it.

He grows from it.

Cheaters lie, deflect, blame.

Faithful men own up and improve.

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10. He makes you feel safe — emotionally, mentally, and romantically.

Not anxious.

Not unsure.

Not confused.

Safe.

The right man won’t make you wonder if he’s faithful —

you’ll feel it.

Because loyalty isn’t loud.

It’s consistent.

It’s quiet.

It’s steady.

It’s intentional.

The One You Never Get Tired Of.