#non-linear

https://archiveofourown.org/works/60959554

Give me one good honest kiss (And I'll be alright) by ChristinMKay

@transmascsteveharrington

Rating: E

21,459 words, 1/1 chapters

Archive Warning: No Warnings

Tags:

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alpha Eddie Munson, Alpha Steve Harrington, rejection sickness, isolation sickness, Steve Harrington Whump, Secret Relationship, Steve Harrington Has Bad Parents, Smitten Eddie Munson, Anal Sex, Oral Sex, Knotting, Oral Knotting, Rough Sex, Tender Sex, They just have the range, Non-Traditional Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Non-Linear Narrative, no beta we die like steve harrington's heterosexuality, Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending

Summary:

Dustin doesn’t seem to notice Steve’s trouble breathing, just whines, “Just move your date this one time, come on.” His inner alpha is back to panting. He likes the idea of moving the date that doesn’t actually exist, just quietly mumbles something along the lines of Eddie and alpha and mate into Steve’s ear. Steve pretends it’s tinnitus and a high pitched ring actually drowns out his inner alpha. Apparently, those concussions were good for something after all. “What, to hang out with you and Eddie the freak Munson? Yeah, I’ll pass.” or: Eddie and Steve have been dating for a while now but no one can know since they are both alphas. The secret has unforeseen consequences for Steve's health

Thanks for the rec!

This rec is a part of our Birthday Celebration Challenge Week! The challenge for today was NON-LINEAR FICS.

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Linear and Non-Linear are terms I coined to serve as alternatives to queer and not queer, in case someone is uncomfortable due to queer formerly being a slur.

Linear - a term to describe a person who does not have a marginalized gender expression or identity, orientation (for any attraction type), and is not intersex or altersex.

[ID: A flag with five horizontal stripes. In descending order, there is a thin dark green stripe, a thin green stripe, a thick white stripe, a thin green stripe, and a thin dark green stripe. End ID.]

Non-Linear - a term for someone who has at least one marginalized identity or expression type, whether it be gender or orientation (for any type of attraction), or is intersex or altersex.

Obviously, I can't touch upon every type of identity, but those who are alterhuman, neurodivergent, or feel like they deviate from the societal norm in any way may also use this label if they wish! No gatekeeping allowed!! The only requirement is that you support other non-linear folks of all communities :)

[ID: A flag with five curved, diagonal stripes. From top left to bottom right, there is a thick purple stripe, a medium light purple stripe, a thick white stripe, a medium light purple stripe, and a thick purple stripe. End ID.]

I chose the terms "linear" and "non-linear" because linear is seen as straightforward, and non-linear deviates from this in a variety of different forms, such as quadratic, exponential, etc!! I'm a bit of a math nerd, as you can see.

P.S. These labels do not need to be mutually exclusive! Experiences are complicated, feel free to mix and match these however you wish!

[ID: A divider that consists of a thin white line with three stars on each side. End ID.]

a story told in scattered pieces about a strange encounter and its consequences

Hi new friend, welcome to the (still a work-in-progress) Slowpoke Series!

Some of the stories are meant to be read out of order due to references, in which case starting from the top of the Masterlist and working your way on down would be the way to go because those are listed in order of publishing. The includes the first story 'Slowpoke' and second story 'Deal' that take place some time apart.

Non linear isn't everyone's cup of tea, though :)

Here's the list in order of when stuff happens chronologically so far in what's been published:

Quarter! S01, GN

How’s your head? Part 1 S01, F

How’s your head? Part 2 S01, F

The Chicken Swim S01, FI

“Deserved” Part 1 S01, GN

“Deserved” Part 2 S01, GN

It’s not the end of the wor - oh. S01, FI/GN

That mangy hick!   S01, GN

Southern Comfort, a Wii, and a big bowl of spaghetti.  S01, GN

Dead-end?   S01, GN

There’s also a bar.  S01, GN

Like a traditional Sunday dinner  S01, GN

Too much thinking before bed, Part 1  S01, GN

Too much thinking before bed, Part 2  S01, GN

Ain’t nothing...   S01, GN

Hell of a day  S01, GN

douche car.  Pre-S02, F

...but 'dirtbag car’ if the kids are listening  Pre-S02, F

Two idiots   Pre-S02, GN

What’s worth going postal  Pre-S02, GN

Bad things happen*  S02, GN

*in threes   S02, GN

Just one scrap, Part 1  S02, GN

Just one scrap, Part 2  S02, GN

Yesterday was rough S02, GN

White lies. S02, GN

It was a pragmatic cigarette   S02, GN

What were your nightmares about?  S02, FI

Better with a friend  S02, F/GN

Picking a flower = saving the day S02, F/GN

A cause for concern  S02, GN  

Oh my.  S02,  GN/FI

A mighty good team  S02, GN/FI 

A measure of reverence, Part 1   S02, F

A measure of reverence, Part 2  S02, F

souls stripped bare  S02, F

Invisible, tugging strings, Part 1 S02, GN

Invisible, tugging strings, Part 2 S02, GN

Spell your last name, please. S02, GN

He hasn't been himself S02, GN

Scary as a sleepy kitten S02, GN

"fondness" LOL S02, GN

Thank you, angel... S02, GN

Redemption Arcs S02, GN

That was it. S02, F

Stuck in a damn bed. S02, F

Shame on a plate S02, GN

Penance + (knock-off) Ambrosia S02, GN

Keep this dog asleep S02, GN

Onstage S02, F

A near-perfect Sunday S02, F

Trust Nelly's Instincts S02, GN

D-o-n-e S02, GN <- new one!

Slowpoke  Pre-S03, GN

A fu---n’ great Christmas  Pre-S03, GN

The first Christmas “without,” Part 1  Pre S03, GN

The first Christmas “without,” Part 2  Pre S03, GN

I don't hate you Pre S03, GN

Deal  S03, GN

Happy 8th of July!  Pre-S04, GN

Every step.  S05, F

The Interview (story line no longer in limbo)   S05, F

After the interview   S05, F

Still beating Pre S09, F

The best kind of damn weird   Pre-S09, F

"Geistesblitz" is German and describes an Eureka-Moment. I like this German word, because it contains the word "Blitz" - which translates to "lightning bolt" or "flash". This reminds me of the Lichtenberg figures.

Lichtenberg figures are branching electric discharges with fractal properties:

On this website is a great video/gif showcasing Iichtenberg figures burned into a wood table:

[please, everyone reading this, do not attempt to reproduce Lichtenberg figures; the amount of voltage needed kills]

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For the topic of non-linear/divergent thinking I found this German website helpful and well-summarized. (Unfortunately it is only available in German.)

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The alpha and omega in my drawing represent "point A" - the starting point of thought, and "point B" - the final thought. The branching plot between these points describes the "detours" into partially related topics to "point A/staring thought" - the core feature of divergent thinking. Often this kind of thinking appears merely incoherent.

In short, this branching plot just illustrates a non-linear train of thought, which disperses into many other detours of thought - that feed back - or loop back to the previous or main train of thought.

Author: @amandaashplease

Rating/Warning: Explicit

Chapter Count: 1/1

Description:

Chrissy thinks about throwing her phone across the room. It’s been days of the same articles repeatedly. Her publicist has assured her it’s best to handle everything by saying nothing. It’s just difficult when she wants to scream from the rooftops that it’s no one’s business.

Because she and Eddie are perfectly fine. It is just a rumor. She looks across the green room and smiles at him as he plays with their daughter.

Rosemary & Time

14k • teen • sheith

Shiro never believed in magic or fairytale love— but then he couldn’t explain how Keith found him and called him husband. How Keith spoke with such certainty about a happy future that Shiro could never have imagined on his own. How the boy Keith was and the man he would become both wormed their way into Shiro’s heart. Shiro didn't believe in love like that, until he got to taste it for himself.

Time travel magic, fantasy AU, baker Shiro, time traveling keith, age swap hijinx and falling in love all out of order. ✨