#sdv sam

stardew valley, sam/sebastian, fluffy romance, 8k, 3/3, read on AO3 here.

A rumour spreads through Pelican Town that Sam and Sebastian are dating. They're not, but Sam would really rather if they were.

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“I think Abigail was probably right about the two of you. I thought she was being silly because you were too different, but I can see it now.”

Then she turned and walked right out. 

“Wait, Abigail said-? Shit.” Sam had almost chased after her without his drinks. He turned back to grab them both and speed-walked as fast as he could down the corridor without spilling them. “What did Abigail say? Maru-” But she was long gone, her door clicking shut behind her. 

Sam froze outside of it, heart racing. 

Teaser:

By the time the sun was setting, Sam was painfully restless. His father had returned from taking Vincent fishing and made a half-hearted attempt to ask Sam a question, no doubt about The Rumour. Fortunately, Sam’s mom had waylaid him easily and effectively, distracting him with discussions about prepping the lobsters for dinner. 

Vincent, the little shit, had teased until Sam tried to kick him out, then offered a wide-eyed apology complete with a ‘gift’. In other words, he’d dropped a live cockroach into Sam’s open palm and then bolted before Sam could smack him for it, which meant he spent the next twenty minutes being out-smarted by a bug while he ran around with a cup and sheet of paper. 

By the time he’d actually gotten the chance to fix his messed up hair, the hours had already been ticking down. He didn’t taste a bite of his dinner and spent the rest of his free time pacing grooves into his bedroom floor. At five sharp, he flew out of the door with a brief ‘goodbye’ and jogged the whole way to the Saloon, ensuring he was pink, sweaty, and out of breath when he arrived. Which was just what he wanted. 

Cursing his own stupidity, Sam stood around the corner for a few minutes, trying to let the evening air cool his face. He’d barely caught his breath when the door banged open, two sets of steps disappearing around the far side of the building. Sam thought nothing of it until he heard a familiar voice. 

“You know what you did.”

“Serious, Seb? The only person I told was Haley!”

“Who told the whole fucking town!” Sebastian hissed. 

Sam’s heart was racing. It was a bad idea, he suspected, to eavesdrop but he was already terrified of how Sebastian was going to react to their conversation, and the situation struck him as an opportunity to get a lay of the land before he made his confession. Slowly, he edged towards the corner of the building so he could hear more clearly, watching his step to avoid snappable sticks. 

“Seb, everyone already knows.”

“Sam didn’t! Fuck, Abs, can’t you think?”

“Okay.” Abigail said flatly. “Let’s make this really clear. I kept your secret when you told me. I only told Haley when I discovered some… related information.”

Nothing stays the same - Chapter 20

Overall summary: Sebastian, Sam, and Abigail have been best friends for years, little changing even as they all grew well into adulthood. Much like everyone else of their generation in Pelican Town, they've struggled to get on their feet and find independence, but the familiar comfort and stability of the way things have always been has been good enough for the three of them. After Sebastian and Sam's ex-friend Mallory returns to town after a decade away, however, they begin to wake up from their sleepy status quo and crave more. At least, Sam and Abigail crave more— Sebastian is afraid that change will shatter everything he holds dear.

A midquel to Coming Around Again, taking place during the events of that fic.

Chapter 20 summary: After drunkenly kissing Sam, Sebastian spirals. He runs off into the night, leaving his friends to pick up the pieces.

Rating: Explicit Character(s)/Ship(s): Abigail x Sam x Sebastian Chapter-specific content warning(s): Mental instability, self-harm, and reference to a traumatic past non-consensual kiss. There's talk of nausea but no vomiting this time. Word count: 72,556 total; 2,262 in chapter 20

Cactus Fruit

Sam's the kind of person who says "cacti are misunderstood." He loves the fruit because he's a little off the wall. Like him. And since he has allergies to pollen (and most flowers), cacti are one of the few plants he can tolerate. 😃 🌵

Maple Bar

This guy loves donuts. It fits his vibe: childlike joy and wonder. When he was a kid, he used to go get donuts on Saturday mornings with Kent so Jodi could sleep in a bit. And he continues this tradition with Vincent. 🍩 🥹

Pizza

He loves pizza because it brings people together. Jodi had a hard day with Vincent? Sam brings home a pizza for dinner. His friends want to hang out? Let's grab a pizza. First date? Pizza is universally loved (or so he thinks) and is low-key and fun. In Winter, he presses cookie cutters in the dough for Vincent and makes mini pizzas shaped like bugs, superheroes, stars, animals, etc. 🍕

Tigereye

It's unusual and unexpected. The stone symbolizes courage and protection, which feels fitting for a young adult whose dad is away at war and he is the man of the house. It is also believed to boost focus, and we all know Sam can be a bit scatterbrained. 🤯

Favorite Movies and Concessions

Nothing stays the same - Chapter 19

Overall summary: Sebastian, Sam, and Abigail have been best friends for years, little changing even as they all grew well into adulthood. Much like everyone else of their generation in Pelican Town, they've struggled to get on their feet and find independence, but the familiar comfort and stability of the way things have always been has been good enough for the three of them. After Sebastian and Sam's ex-friend Mallory returns to town after a decade away, however, they begin to wake up from their sleepy status quo and crave more. At least, Sam and Abigail crave more— Sebastian is afraid that change will shatter everything he holds dear.

A midquel to Coming Around Again, taking place during the events of that fic.

Chapter 19 summary: The Luau comes again, and Sebastian is doing everything he can to make peace with Sam and Abigail's relationship to maintain their tenuous friendship together. He finds himself getting protective and possessive of Mallory and tries to stop himself, but he continues to struggle internally.

Rating: Explicit Character(s)/Ship(s): Abigail x Sam x Sebastian Chapter-specific content warning(s): N/A Word count: 72,556 total; 3,409 in chapter 19