#theme: blushing

Didn’t find much flirting or sass, but here’s a bunch of foxes reacting to soft Andreil with lots of warmth, cuddling, and pda. -A

our latest ask for this:

Foxes react to cute andreil here

Seared Into You by BelovedPoison [Rated T, 5113 words, Complete 2020, AFTG Summer]

AFTG Summer Day 12 - August 14th Bonfire: Seared Into You ~

Andrew thought Neil was good, that he was okay with this. The fire, the smoke, the marshmallows melting on sticks that Nicky had insisted was a thing they needed to do around the bonfire. As it turns out though, Neil wasn't quite as ready as he'd thought he was and now Andrew has to bring him back to himself, to them, to him. Because he's not leaving Neil alone in that dark place he's slipped into, not now, not ever.

And if it takes open affection and soft touches in front of their family and friends, well so be it. Neil's more important and that's all there is to it. Screw them and their stares, his only focus is his silly rabbit.

tw: panic attacks

Warmth by trubenblack [Rated T, 1967 Words, Complete, 2018]

The first time it happens, it’s a bit of a happy accident

the hand holding fic that nobody asked for but is completely necessary.

tw: alcohol

alright, pull your hatchets out by sundowne [Rated T, 9445 Words, Complete, 2021]

Years ago, Neil made a promise to his best friend, Aaron, that he wouldn't date his twin brother, Andrew. After a few years of college, new relationships, and a game of truths, Neil realizes his mistake.

tw: implied/referenced drug addiction, tw: alcohol

it's you i've been wishing for by melopeya [Rated T, 9085 Words, Complete, AFTG Exchange Winter 2020]

When Neil decides to stay on campus for winter break, he’s looking forward to several weeks of peace, quiet, and Netflix. But as he gets to know the only other person staying in his dorm, he realizes he might be getting a lot more than he bargained for.

tw: alcohol 

A very Covid Christmas by Lyndis [Rated G, 1602 Words, Complete, 2021]

Andrew never thought he would ever mind having a very good excuse to not see his chosen family over Christmas. But the sad and bitter truth was that he did mind and it sucked.

The Jumper by CrownOfAloe [Rated G, 1536 Words, Complete, 2017]

When Andrew sees the jumper, he has half a mind to burn it.

tw: anxiety, tw: violence

Carry Me Home by Amyiguess [Rated G, 3491 Words, Complete, 2018]

Contrary to popular belief, Neil had never been dropped as a child. Being dropped would insinuate he had ever been held in the first place…

(Or the 5 times Neil asked Andrew to carry him + the 1 time he didn't have to ask)

tw: alcohol

They're Twins by superfluoussplendor [Rated T, 7314 Words, Complete, 2016]

Neil's second year at PSU dealing with the new additions to the team and his relationship with Andrew.

tw: alcohol

Sleepy Neil by samikuzo [Rated G, 891 Words, Complete, 2017]

Neil is tired after a rough day and falls asleep during the foxes' movie night. Andrew carries Neil back to the dorm. Nicky is absolutely loving life at the moment.

tw: alcohol

AFTG/TFC minifics, headcanons from @/neilsexy on tumblr by mugglecastiel [Not Rated, Collection, Updated 2016]  

Chapter 26 (852 Words)

ANDREIL + #127 (“You’re so cute when you’re half asleep like this…”) 

Afterthoughts by wesawbears [Rated T, Collection, Complete, 2017] 

Chapter 6: Andreil- Alternate Take [1063 Words]

The Foxes find out about Andrew and Neil's relationship in a slightly different way.

tw: involuntary outing

Chapter 15: Andreil- Drunk!Neil (536 Words)

Neil gets drunk with the Foxes and lets himself relax.

tw: alcohol

Chapter 39: Andreil- Trip with the Foxes [522 Words]

During the few weeks between the end of the school year and the beginning of summer practices, the Foxes decide to take a well deserved vacation, this time to one of Allison’s beach houses. It’s a fun and relaxing time for all, with even Kevin bitching only tangentially about Exy.

tw: alcohol

the foxes by shewhoisntnamed44 [Rated G, Collection, Updated 2017]

Chapter 1 (363 Words)

they were sitting in the last row. every time the bus hit a speed breaker, neil's head banged against the window, and every time, he woke up. of course he went back to sleep two seconds later. he was tired and he'd slept in worse conditions.

Chapter 2  (271 Words)

"what the fuck is this neil?", andrew said as he slowly removed a jumper from the bag neil had given him.

Chapter 3 (393 Words)

imagine the foxes walking in on andreil making out for the first(and probably not last) time

Chapter 12 (838 Words)

Dan was the captain of the Foxes, she sees, knows everything. 

All for the Game Prompt Fills (drabbles+oneshots) by Marmeladeskies [Rated T, Collection, Updated 2019] 

Chapter 12: They're good for and with each other. (519 Words)

neil being oblivious to everyone but andrew prompt fill by @ravenvsfox [Tumblr Fic, 2017]

“You’re all zoned out,” Matt says in her ear. Dan tips him immediately backwards with a hand to the chest.

“Shush,” she tells him, gritted through the straw she’s worrying between her teeth. She ran out of the watered-down pepsi they’re serving in battered plastic jugs a half hour ago.

Foxes Reacting to Andreil by @kanekicure [Tumblr, 2021]

…a mix of my personal thoughts as well as some written out scenes.

Everybody knows prompt fill by @luci-cunt [Tumblr, 2020]

can i get "everybody knows" + "innocent physical contact" for andreil?

Foxes react to Neil sleeping on Andrew by @georgecostanzaatemysoup [Tumblr, 2020]

Andreil cuddling during movie night hc by @knox-knocks [Tumblr, 2021]

Hc that Andrew is actually CONSTANTLY blushing over Neil by @imperfectcourt [Tumblr, 2018]

andriel soft touches headcanons by @dumbwaves [Tumblr, 2019]

Soft Andreil headcanon by @smol-midgets [Tumblr, 2021]

Art

Some sleepy foxes and a song that makes me think of them art by @monster-minyard

in which Andrew and Neil kiss in the middle of an exy game art by @gthechangeling

zonked + stronk 🧡 art by @kashjsnsndnan

Here you go! For more, check out the previous recommendations, or our foxes react tag. Enjoy! - S

Previous recs:

Foxes react to coupley Andreil here (see top of this post for many other recommendations)

‘Burned Away’ here

Andreil and goodbye kisses hc by @the-chicken-or-the-banana [tumblr, 2021]

part 1, part 2: kevin, part 3: nicky, part 4: renee, part 5: dan, part 6: aaron, part 7: allison, part 8: Wymack (+ bonus)

- so andrew and neil aren't too big on PDA, but after Baltimore, leaving the other is always followed by a lingering fear

soft andreil by @smol-midgets [tumblr, 2021]

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of soft andreil...

butterfly knives by stickball11 [Rated T, 1411 words, complete, 2021]

"Aaron."

Aaron just scowled at him. Kevin sighed again. Conversing was always so much more exhausting than he anticipated.

"Snakes."

"What."

"Do you want to... see the snakes?"

Ft. the Foxes at the zoo, snakes, butterflies, and a confession

Or, the Foxes find out how Neil and Andrew got together

Sunshine by foxholeshoyou [Rated G, 752 Words, Complete, 2021]

Whenever he closed his eyes all he saw was Neil’s pretty smile and his bright blue eyes. All he heard was Neil’s excited voice, his laugh.

AFTG Christmas Series by keirarosexx [Not Rated, 1049 words, complete, 2020]

Neil's first proper Christmas with the Foxes

anything by djhedy [Rated G, 4046 words, complete, 2019]

“You’re in a good mood,” Neil said, looking across the parking lot to see Nicky walking out the stadium, the others behind him.

Andrew shrugged. “I’m preparing myself to be entertained.”

Neil looked at him. “Huh?”

Andrew gestured towards the foxes. “They’re about to surprise you, for your birthday.”

Neil stood up straight. “Oh god," he said, but it was too late.

---

or, the foxes force neil to celebrate his birthday in classic fox fashion, and andrew and neil cant help being cute

movie night by andrwmnyrd [Rated G, 2125 words, complete, 2018 ]

“Okay, as much as I enjoy making fun of Kevin,” Nicky starts, getting up. “And I do enjoy it a lot, we have to decide what we’re watching today.”

“I vote Fast and Furious,” Matt says.

“Cute, but no. Movies about cars offend my delicate homosexual sensibilities. Dan?”

“Thirteen Going On Thirty?”

“Good one. Keep ‘em coming! Renee?”

“Kill Bill,” she says and Allison nods, agreeing with her.

“Interesting. Anyone else?”

movie night + foxes

Adore by trubenblack [Not Rated, 1121 words, complete, 2018]

Meant to be sort of around Andrew's 5th year when he's much calmer and happier.

Foxhole Tidbits by SpangleBangle [Rated T/M, collection, last updated 2018]

Chapter 29: Kiss It Better? [T, 697 Words]

Prompt for Andrew and Neil being SoftTM in front of the other Foxes. Original here. Fun fact, I was going to add this into the last chapter of Trust Fall but thought it disrupted the flow too much, so have it here c: Warnings for a broken nose and blood in general.

tw: blood

Art

Andreil at a christmas market art by @sleepytimelea [tumblr, 2020]

happy andreil art by @lio-zehel [tumblr, 2017]

andreil forehead kisses art by @cute-electrocute [tumblr, 2017]

Hi!  The fic shown below has all the elements you listed, so hopefully it is the one you’re looking for.  In addition there are some fluffy/funny miscommunication fics as well as a couple of fics where miscommunication almost leads to more serious consequences. - S 

Also see...

‘wreck my plans’ here

‘When You Assume...’ here

‘Fighting the Tides’ here

‘I can't make you love me (if you don't)’ here

‘Not Nothing’ here

Miscommunications by foxholeshoyou [Rated G, 3724 words, complete, 2021]

“You can stop treating Neil like a broken victim.”

“Why?” Nicky said sharply.

“Because he cheated on me,” Andrew said with a cold grin, saluting the foxes with a hand as he left the dorm.

Fun & Fluff:

Miscalculation by EmmmaMmmm [Rated T, 1398 words, complete, 2020]

Andrew is acting weird - leaving the house for long hours at a time, making excuses for where he's been, whispering on the phone in the middle of the night. There's only one conclusion Neil can possibly come to; he's having an affair. But they never said they were exclusive - how can Neil confront him when he's not even sure he's doing anything wrong?

Not What It Looks Like, More Than it Seems by imagined_melody [Rated G, 1085 words, complete, Aftg Fall Exchange 2020]

An image of Neil and Andrew goes viral, bringing with it an unexpected misunderstanding. (Written for the AFTG Fall Exchange 2020.)

Misunderstanding and Angst by controversialzoe [Rated M, 1770 words, complete, 2019]

“When he came to a stop light, he squeezed his eyes shut. He had to get home in one piece, he needed to be. He heard that fucking voice again. The sentence that he heard over the phone. Neil’s fucking stupid voice saying that goddamn sentence. “Stop, you can’t do that. We’ll both get caught.” Andrew screamed out another laugh as the sounds played through his head again, probably for the 100th time since he heard it 5 minutes ago.” or the one where Andrew thinks Neil is cheating.

tw: minor violence

We can’t tell Andrew about this by The_GrxyWxrxn_9 [Not Rated, 1178 words, complete, 2019]

Andrew is with Bee for morning coffee when he gets a call from Neil, what is Andrew supposed to think when Neil starts telling someone to stop taking up the whole bed?

Unannounced surprise by Lover_of_Fairy_Tails [Rated T, 7234 words, complete, 2018]

This takes place the first year that Neil is a pro athlete.

He plays for the Boston Rebels, while Andrew lives and plays in Denver.

Andrew decides to make an unannounced trip to visit Neil. Things do not go as smoothly as he thinks they will

With Neil Josten involved when do they ever.

A lack of communication:

You Might Get It by likearecord [Rated M, 6657 words, complete, 2020]

The one where Andrew makes a perfectly reasonable request and Neil takes it too far like the dumbass he is.

Or, relationships are complicated and communication is hard. They don't always nail it.

So, Andrew has hit his limit. Neil’s charged silence next to him is so loud that Andrew can’t read over the buzz of it in his ears.

“Get out,” he says, turning to glare at Neil.

Neil blinks at him.

“Whatever stupid thing you’re obsessing over. It’s irritating. I don’t have time to solve your problems for you. Handle it. I have to study.”

Instantly, he realizes it was a mistake. He watches Neil’s face and body shutter up, closing tight like he’s locking down for a hurricane. It took so fucking long to get Neil to open up in the first place. Andrew had to peel him open one truth at a time. Fuck.

Exclusive by gryffinwhores [Rated T, 3104 words, complete, 2019]

Neil doesn't say anything, but his cheeks pink further. Nicky's eyes widen, and his jaw drops. "Oh my God, Neil, who is it? Is it someone we know? Is it a guy or a girl?"

"Shut up, Nicky, it's no one," Neil says, but Andrew can see that Neil's deliberately avoiding his gaze.

Oh.

I love this trope!  We hope you enjoy this collection of Andrew & Neil having some fun at the Foxes’ expense.  -F

Steve From Starbucks by Detective4 [Rated T, 1450 words, Complete 2020]

Neil turns to Andrew, confused with this turn of events, and finds Andrew staring the man’s back down with an unimpressed eyebrow raised.

“What just happened?” Matt asks, blinking in surprise, voicing Neil’s question exactly.

Andrew answers, without a care in the world, “I’m guessing that man speaks Russian.”

Based on Tumblr AU by pavlikovskiy

Man in Starbucks overhears Andrew and Neil's less than appropriate conversation in Russian.

to be alone by sardonicgrin [Rated M, 2167 words, Complete 2018]

It was only three months ago when Neil suggested they pick up another language— something that was insular, private, theirs— and Andrew proposed Russian.

i made the mistake of googling ‘russian endearments’ hc by @cerisicr-blog [Tumblr, 2016]

let’s say it’s sometime in neil’s junior year like he’s the Captain with a capital C now and babe is trying his best to keep all these rowdy kids in check and he’s doing a pretty bang up job (save for having to literally fight a few of them but y’know it’s neil that was bound to happen)

(tw: blood)

I keep thinking back to my Neil  + languages post (here) headcanons by @aledethanlast [Tumblr, 2016]

...frankly, I don’t think I went far enough. I mean, the whole multiple languages thing was mainly use for drama in the books, and the fandom mainly uses it for romance in fic, but have we considered the pure fun of it.

neil and andrew learn sign language headcanons by @parrishminyard [Tumblr, Not Rated, 2017]

Part 1: ok so I know we're​ all really sold on the ‘neil and andrew learn russian’ headcanon, but I take that and raise you this: neil and andrew learn sign language

Part 2: Prompt - You should add onto your andreil asl/pse. Like more in depth about when around the foxes or something.. it's actually a really cool idea.

Hopefully you’ll be pleased with the selection here!  The first two involve Neil as a university TA and Andrew as one of his students; the rest don’t have that dynamic, but do involve brilliant nerdy Neil teaching maths, and that is always delightful.  Definitely check out the previous ask for more options, with even more in the recs at the top! -F

Previous teacher AU ask here 

Milkshakes And Mathematics by moonix [Rated T, 7311 words, complete, 2018, locked]

Neil is a mess, academically and romantically. But to be honest, so is Andrew. Featuring Gauss the dead cactus, Kevin’s flashcards, a whole lot of junk food, a knitting club, Matt’s mom friend of the year award, bad flirting, first dates, snogging in cars, and all the usual blood, sweat and tears that come with selling your soul to academia.

Ocean Eyes, Golden Mind by philliam [Rated G, 1917 Words, Complete, 2020]

In which Neil hates his new prescribed glasses until they attract the interest of a certain Andrew Minyard.

Next to You by KatherineF [Not Rated, 10101 Words, Complete, 2020] 

Neil Josten works as a math professor and lives a comfortable life in a neighborhood that happens to house all of his closest friends. He meets Andrew Minyard, the owner of the quaint bookstore down the street, at a barbeque and makes the mistake of agreeing to go to his book club.

Lots of Andrew being an obviously lovesick fool, Neil being oblivious, and their friends loving them unconditionally.

Math, Exy and Middle Ground by alex_glasses [Rated T, 7020 Words, Complete, 2020]

Neil is a nerd, Andrew is a professional Exy player. Between coffee, bookstores and Exy, will they find what they want?

Featuring sassy!Neil, amused Andrew and a tired Aaron.

Ok, we’ve got this fluff! - A

From previous recs

‘growing pains’ and ‘inexperienced’ here

‘the roads I traveled with you’ here

‘Foxhole Tidbits...Ch 38: Fuzzy Feelings’ and ‘Home Is Wherever You Are’ here

‘Sleepy Neil’ and ‘Code Yellow’ here

‘AFTG Bingo 2k18..Chapter 2: Pretend’ here

‘Dating and other disasters’ here

‘cocoa dust’ here

‘Tonight (I Wish I Was Your Boy’) here

‘Ice Cream AU’ here

‘can i get a kiss (can you make it last forever)’ here

‘Chemistry Experiments’ here

‘His’ series and ‘Take Another Drag’ here

‘How to Lose an Enemy in 10 Steps’ here

‘Too Gay to Function’ and ‘all I want is what I can't have’ here

‘Nine Weddings and No Funerals’ here

‘Raspberry Friands’ and ‘Love's Keen Smell’ from here

‘a Slytherin…,’ ‘Soul mates are for children…’ and ‘Minyards' Magical Mischief’ here 

andreil wedding

blushing Neil

cute andreil

teenage Andrew crushing on Neil

jealous of the cats

corny andreil

soft high school AUs

soft andreil cuddling

Sparks Fly by nymphaliday [Rated G, 855 Words, Complete, 2019]

Andrew just wants his daily carbs, Kevin just wants his salad, and Neil is determined to make sure that their wishes are granted.

based on a true* story that just happened to my friend today, i know that someday you will marry the girl from mcdonald's

*i exaggerated details for humor and fun

I Spy by merthurkdramas_101 [Rated T, 6619 Words, Complete, AFTG Exchange 2018]

Neil gets Dan and Matt's kids for a day because Neil an aquarium pass that's good for at least three guests per visit. No one knows why. In which Neil visits the aquarium to eye a certain blond-haired, blue-eyed boy playing with penguins, the kids lose Neil (kind of on purpose), and guess who comes to save Neil?

Just Hold My Damn Hand by augustskies [Rated G, 1351 Words, Complete, 2019]

Nicky is happy to watch drama unfold, Aaron is sick of them all, Neil is a dumbass who not so secretly wants his hand to be held, Andrew is a softie in love, and Kevin just wants his damn vegetables.

or

That one time Neil and Andrew literally dropped three bags of groceries just to make out outside the supermarket.

sharing clothes prompt + andreil? prompt fill by @badacts [Tumblr Fic, 2017]

It’s not a thing.

Art

It Smiles art by @karasawr

a little smoochy on the cheek for andrew ^^ art by @faeee

andreil in fox onesies art by @poikas

Isn’t it great when despite his best efforts, Andrew is Not In Complete Control Of His Emotions?? - A

Some blushing Andrew from previous recs...

‘Happy Day,’ ‘White bodysuit,’ and ‘Take Shelter’ here

‘He is my Best Friend..?’ here

‘The Morning AUs...Chapter 13: A Flashflood of Colour’ here

‘Kiss Me Like You Run’ and ‘Bigger Than A Hexadecimal’ here

‘Math, Exy and Middle Ground’ here

‘I Found Love Where It Wasn’t Supposed to Be’ here

‘The Wonder of You’ here

‘bloom’ here

‘Love and Other Assorted Foolishness’ here

‘In Too Deep’ here

‘Delivery Man’ here

‘i'm in love…’ and ‘There's a Honey’ here

‘Double Scoop’ here

‘Surreal But Nice’ here

‘Neil calling Andrew cute nicknames’ here

‘until the end of the world’ here

‘Raise Your Spirits’ here

‘Sailor' and ‘turn around, bright eyes’ here

‘sixth magnitude stars’ here

‘For Better Or For Worse’ here

‘Not Another Highschool AU’ here

The Way to Love Exists by 2love [Rated G, 282 Words, Complete, 2018]

[Confirmed!] Andrew blushes!

(Andrew's cute and Neil's feeling cheesy.)

Neil in a strawberry dress by @genderfluid-neiljosten [Tumblr, 2020]

Neil was trying on the clothes andrew bought for him to wear at eden’s when he saw something at the bottom of the bag and pulled it out.

hey, is it just me, or is "if I could fly" by 1d giving andreil vibes?? prompt fill by @jemej3m [Tumblr, 2020]

Andrew counted every second till Neil’s arrival whilst staunchly denying that he was desperate to see the man again. He woke up early and stayed in bed as long as the cat would let him, took an extra long shower, changed the sheets, did all his washing, meal-prepped for the week, tracked online packages and went out to buy more litter and cat food. 

Hc that Andrew is actually CONSTANTLY blushing over Neil by @imperfectcourt [Tumblr, 2018]

Hc that Andrew is actually CONSTANTLY blushing over Neil but nobody has any idea bc he only blushes w his ears and his hair has always been just a little too shaggy so nobody ever sees it happen (except for Neil who is constantly running his hands through it and smiling down at Andrew from above when they’re lying in bed)

Art

Neck fetish art by @midgart

Please check out our previous ask for Andrew insecure/unworthy, and we found a few more. - A

figure it out by Stjosten [Rated M, 6524 Words, Complete 2020]

Andrew tells Neil to experiment with his sexuality and Neil is having absolutely none of it.

i'd hold you down (if I could, make you the enemy) by bluesky_daydreaming [Rated T, 2585 Words, Complete, 2020]

Neil will tie himself down to Andrew and stick around until Andrew tells him to go and Andrew does not want to be the one who is responsible for keeping Neil on the ground. He will not be the reason that Neil lets himself shut down after they are all gone, the reason he never branches out and seeks out someone new to touch, someone who gladly let him touch them.

****

Or: Andrew pushes Neil away because he thinks it will be easier than watching him leave.

You Deserve Better by socksandsandels [Not Rated, 4749 Words, Incomplete, Updated June, 2020]

Andrew had always told Neil that whatever "this" was meant nothing but Neil had never believed him before. Except now Andrew is graduating and Neil knows that if their going to work long distance then they both have to try harder. But will Andrew finally be able to tell Neil what he means to him or will he keep denying till there is nothing left?

Or: It's Andrews last year at Palmetto and he is about to go pro. Neil asks him to acknowledge what is between them and try harder so they work long distance. But Andrew thinks Neil deserved better then him.

Everything Faded For Now by loveandwarandmagick [Rated G (we say T), 2630 Words, Incomplete, Updated Sept 2020]

“Neil doesn’t like dancing. But on nights like these, when all he wants is to run, dancing is the closest he can get."

The one where Andrew says he doesn't want this anymore and now they're both wandering lost in Eden's Twilight, further from each other than they've ever wanted to be.