#theme: foxes react

We sure do, the fandom loves this trope!

And for some blog business, along with abridging some fic summaries, we are adding a “keep reading” link on longer posts. -A

also see:

andreil meet pre-canon 3 here

andreil knew each other before millport here

Neil meets the in-laws or the foxes here

‘Andrew's Regret’ here

‘Just trust me, you’ll be fine.’ here (updated)

‘Joseph’ series here

‘Bittersweet Letters’ here

‘would we survive in a horror movie?’ here

‘Forget all the shooting stars and all the silver moons…’ here

‘you say i'm a dreamer, but i'm not the only one’ series here

‘Brittle Identities’ here (updated)

‘If I Killed Someone For You’ here 

‘Lilac Sunglasses’ here

raven!neil:

‘Through our memories, we live’ here (completed)

‘Midnight runaway’ here (updated)

‘Stranger To Stay’ here (updated)

‘Now I See Daylight’ here (updated)

other aus:

‘come find me in a crowd (of all the boys and girls)’ here (completed)

‘Bits And Pieces of My Heart and Yours’ ch 2 & 3 here

‘picking up mob bosses’ series here

‘None But You’ here

‘ANDROMEDA’ here

‘Say You'll Stay’ here

‘waiting up for better things’ here

‘The Reapers’ series here

‘Lucid’ here

‘Red Rabbits’ here

‘Guardian Angel’ series here

‘Family Affairs’ and ‘The Way the Wind Blows’ here

‘I'll be a Brand New Day’ here

‘As I Waited for You’ here (updated)

‘Damned If You Do’ here

‘Firelight’ here

‘No Saints in Sight’ here (updated)

‘Dead, Not Yet Buried’ here

you may also like:

andreil are often in a secret established relationship in time travel aus; here’s our tag and here’s the filtered search on ao3

I gotta wonder if any of these were written from personal experience… -A

previous recs for matt & neil friendship:

Matt & Neil or Matt/Neil* here

Allison & Neil or Matt & Neil** here

Matt & Neil forehead kisses here

‘The Christmas Gift,’ ‘baby, it's cold outside,’ and ‘andreil’s christmas time with dan and matt’ here

‘it's sad but true (how much i miss you)’ here

‘My Best Friend’ here

‘Secrets’ and ‘'ah yes, my shirt will cover this'’ here

‘disarm you with a smile’ here

‘A Form Of Endearment’ here

‘work in progress’ here 

‘I'll Race You There’ here

‘when you are close to me (i shiver)’ here and ‘when you are close to me (the thumping in my chest remix)’ here

‘skylight’ here

‘Clear as Day’ here

‘I Spy’ here

‘Already Taken’ here

‘Bad Apple’ and ‘You are a Fox’ here

‘Scars Like Stars’ here (updated)

‘Someone New’ here

‘I will help you swim’ and ‘Looking in the Mirror Never Felt so Good’ here

‘Wish I Had a River’ here

‘White Hands’ here

‘if i could look past the present’ here

‘I Quit Talking Again, I Know You're Still Listening’ here

‘and when i'm a little unsteady (stay a while with me)’ here

‘Blood Spilled (But None Wasted)’ here

‘Cryptid Serial Killer Witch Man’ and ‘The endless mental math required to simply survive.’ here

‘Sent to Drain’ here

‘Do I want to know if this feeling goes both ways?’ here

‘If You Love Me, Come Clean’ here

‘A Quiet Little Seedling’ here

more shenanigans-y:

*hijinks from Matt & Neil or Matt/Neil: ‘Come Get It Now,’ ‘diet mountain dew,’ ‘tampons’ tumblr fics, ‘Breaking News, the Josten-Boyd Affair,’ ‘do some matt and neil best friend headcanons,’ and ‘a thought.’  here

**M&N hijinks from Allison & Neil or Matt & Neil: ‘chef!andrew trying (and failing) to woo picky eater neil,’ ‘Dare You,’ ‘together…Chapter 22: Too Drunk,’ ‘Matt Boyd and Neil Josten Bromance…,’ and ‘and you’re shining like the brightest stars…’ here

‘I'll be home for Christmas (You can count on me),’ ‘pointless traditions,’ and ‘Merry & Bright’ ch 14, 24 here

‘brosten being dumb and doing stupid shit’ here

‘Mis-Match’ here

‘Perennial’ and ‘Neighbours’ series here

‘Seeing Colors’ here

‘Falling in love in a...Dance Club?,’ ‘Fox magic! Thirty years of virginity can make you a wizard?!’ (updated), and ‘Proper Decorum’ here

‘Spinning Wheels’ and ‘We're A Mess’ here 

‘A Day Out with Dad’ here

‘We Used To Be Friends’ here (completed)

‘The Runaway Game’ here

‘5 times realisation struck Neil & 1 time he acted on it’ here

‘We Can Be Soft’ here

‘Seasons of memory’ here

‘sugar, sugar & everything sugar’ here

‘In the Eye of the Beholder’ and ‘Wait, Neil Has a Boyfriend?’ here

‘call it what you want’ and ‘Andrew scares the waiter’ here

‘12 Ways to Woo a Minyard’ here

‘The Rob Chronicles’ series here

Boys' Night by knoxham [Rated T, 2871 Words, Complete, AFTG Fall Exchange 2020]

Having the evening to themselves, Matt and Neil plan an awesome Boys' Night that consists of movies, a surplus amount of food, and maybe a bit too much alcohol. Everything starts off great, but when they wake up the next morning with no memories, no money, and no eyebrows, they try to retrace their steps to figure out what the hell happened last night and run into a few problems.

tw: alcohol

Neil's Bright Idea by Demi_jos10 [Rated G, 1954 Words, Complete, 2018]

Neil loses his first bet with the Upperclassmen.

I’m sorry, I said Ikea sucks (I just bought a table for 60 bucks) byAcetober (allfortheBoyds) [Rated T, 1715 Words, Complete, 2023, Locked]

“Neil,” Matt says once he gets his words back. “Buddy, no. That is an actual crime.” Neil only looks at him in confusion. “It’s just a store,” He argues and Matt does his best not to groan in despair. “It’s not just a store. It’s Ikea. It’s an experience.” or Neil has never been to ikea, Matt takes it upon himself to change that

Lost Cause by Current_hyperfixation07 [Rated T, 7108 Words, Complete, 2024]

The one where Neil Josten faces his toughest challenge yet - finding a date to Senior Prom. Or 5 times the Foxes try to find Neil a date to Prom, and the 1 time he finds a date himself. Neil is oblivious, Andrew is smitten, and the Foxes are trying their hardest to get Neil a prom date by sending him on a series of blind dates. What could go wrong?

a drunk neil josten is an honest neil josten by sam_sational [Rated T, 2574 Words, Complete, 2023]

"You should probably change your pants first, Aaron will stab you if you ruin his reputation at Eden's." After Dan, Renee, and Allison graduate, Matt gets roped into going to Eden's on a Friday night. Neil is more open than usual.

don't be afraid of the beautiful and high mountain by Leahelisabeth (fortheloveofcamelot) [Rated G, 3194 Words, Complete, 2020, Locked]

Previously recced here

It only took a second for it all to go to shit. One moment, Matt was taking in the spectacular view through the lens of his camera, capturing the way Neil’s hair glowed in the sunlight, and the next, he heard the sound of sliding rock and Neil is gone. Matt and Neil take a day to go hiking and very little of it goes to plan.

tw: serious injury, tw: blood/gore, tw: vomit

2:26 by rather__odd [Not Rated, 1537 Words, Complete, 2023]

Previously recced here

No one expected Neil to be good with kids, least of all Neil. That was before Penelope.

A Real Knock-Out by SensationalSunburst [Rated G, 1377 Words, Complete, 2018]

Matt liked being the guy that people could depend on. So, when Andrew left him on Neil Duty on Eden’s overcrowded dance floor, he took it seriously. Matt had been surprised that’d he’d been invited at all, even more so when he actually accepted, but as a man put a heavy hand on Neil’s shoulder, spinning him around, Matt was glad he came.

tw: implied/referenced racism, tw: attempted noncon

I'll Follow You (into the light) by DeyaAmaya [Rated T, 5576 Words, Complete, AFTG Exchange 2018, Locked]

Previously recced here

Neil is a paramedic in a rainy city. Andrew will be gone in a few months. And Stuart Hatford just wants Neil to find a date.

tw: homophobia

Neil Josten Builds Himself a Life by tomat0head [Rated T, 9424 Words, Complete, 2021]

Previously recced here

After spending years of his life on the run, then more time under the careful watch of the FBI, Neil is finally free to live on his own and start a new, real life with his best friend and FBI supervisor, Matt, at his side. Along the way, Neil meets a five foot nothing goth wannabe Ikea builder, adopts a cat that is half demon, and makes a group of weird, somewhat annoying friends. This is the story of how one Neil Josten, after years of struggle, finally builds himself a life.

If You Ask Nicely by harvroth [Rated G, 967 Words, Complete, 2016]

"Hey, Matt, why don't you just ask Andrew if you can have a go with his boyfriend?" Dan, seemingly noticing, and not caring where her boyfriend's attention is, startles both Matt who gulps, and turns to look at Dan, blushing, and Neil who also looks up at Dan who is grinning.

Ain't Nobody's Business by jostenminyard (onceuponahundred) [Rated G, 873 Words, Complete, 2016]

Everyone mistakes our close friendship for fliting and an adult went to the director with their concern of our big age difference. For the ultimate BROTP Matt and Neil.

You learn or you die by SagaEllen [Rated T, 1387 Words, Complete, 2021]

Previously recced here

"Listen," He hoped his eyes were determined, maybe a little intimidating, but not threatening - panic won't help them now. "You trust me with that, and I will let you buy me another entire closet with my uncle's blood money." Nicky gaped. "Your uncle's-" He cut himself off with a firm shake of his head. When he met Neil's gaze again his eyes were practically shining and the redhead felt like he was going to regret that promise so very much. In other words: The Monsters plus Dan and Matt go on a trip that ends before it even started. Neil has a skillset.

tw: blood

The Boy Who Hates Movies by 0bsessednerd [Rated M, 11636 Words, Complete, 2024]

Neil didn’t enjoy movies for whatever reason. Maybe he didn’t like how fake they were? Maybe he wasn’t allowed to enjoy something so frivolous? Or maybe he was just insane? Nicky always said it was the last one. Because who didn’t like movies? He hoped this next movie night would be different! He had personally selected the movie and got everyone’s favorite snacks to make this night the best one yet. What could go wrong? ~~~ Five times Neil disliked the movies they watched and one time he loved it.

tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced drug addiction

Current Obsession: Matt hightailing it out of the dorm before The Shower Scene fandom fun post by @corvidhours [Tumblr, 2021]

boys will be boys hcs by @triquetrine [Tumblr, 2020]

aka neil josten and matt boyd doing nothing other than being besties.

neil, andrew, matt, and kevin + pro league shenanigans hc by @triquetrine [Tumblr, 2021]

matt’s the first one to go pro (because he graduates first) and he is both extremely excited and extremely nervous

Brosten hcs by @demo-whale [Tumblr, 2024]

Part 1 - Matt carries Neil everywhere they go together Part 2 - Matt and Neil can both speak Spanish 

Matt: Repeat exactly what Andrew said fandom fun post by @chai-and-cherries [Tumblr, 2022]

Neil roasts Matt in the pros hc by @eggscelsior [Tumblr, 2019]

have my jacket fandom fun post by @kevinandthepalmetthoes [Tumblr, 2021]

Art

My fav idiots art by @em-xzm

matt boyd is Not Upset meme by @sizzicus

best mate and help pick out baby supplies art by @gremlinddrawss

Neil & Matt making gains at the gym + beefy Andrew reaction art by @intradaya

0 🦊 given art by @riovgle

“Neil hit Riko” edit by @matthcwboyd

Matt and Neil’s friendship is severely underrated art by @markiehh

A fluffy take on Neil, Andrew, and Katelyn helping Aaron through a sexuality crisis. -A

It’s in the Jeans by Paradoxolotl [Rated T, 4719 Words, Complete, 2023]

We could not find a lot for this. There could be some implied cheating buried in longer fics, or it might be untagged and our searches aren't hitting. For actual cheating angst, check out our tag. -A

you may also like

‘wreck my plans’ here

‘When You Assume...’ here

‘two-timers’ here

‘Not What It Looks Like, More Than it Seems’ here

Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before by Megg1223 [Rated M, 10540 Words, Complete, 2022]

They had never talked about being exclusive, though. Neil knew it would never be anyone but Andrew for him, and he had just assumed that if Andrew wanted someone else he would tell Neil and they’d figure it out. He wasn’t even sure if he was upset at the fact that Andrew had slept with someone else or the fact that he had felt the need to hide it from Neil. They had promised each other honesty if not exclusivity. But what right did Neil have to that information? What right did he have to demand Andrew tell him every detail about his life? Neil might love Andrew, but he didn’t own him. After everything that had happened to Andrew didn’t he have the right to seek out whoever he wanted and do whatever he needed to do? Neil refused to be another person in Andrew’s life who tried to control what Andrew did with his own body. ******************** A magazine publishes an article claiming Andrew has been unfaithful. Neil needs to decide how he feels about it, and how to talk to Andrew. Is it worth losing Andrew over something that Neil never had any right to in the first place?

Neil Josten is Cheating by @wilsherejack [tumblr fic, complete 2018]

Neil Josten wears a gold band around his left ring finger and is absolutely cheating on his partner.

The One Where Everyone Finds Out by gluupor [Rated G, 2408 Words, Complete, 2018]

What if the Foxes hadn't found out about Neil and Andrew's relationship in Baltimore? How would they have found out about it? (Probably not like this).

Behind the Pod by bloodydamnit, Jeni182 [Not Rated, Series, Last Updated Feb 2023]

Collection of One Shots taking place in the Red Rabbits Universe

Chapter 18: Palmetto, SC - Andrew/Neil - M [11,359 words] Ian Fuck Face McDonald

NB: TMZ news article: explosive interview with a man claiming to have had an affair with Andrew fanart by @bloodydamnit for @redrabbitspod. Find our most recent rec for the Red Rabbits universe of fics here

Neil Josten's dating scandal by @neversee [Tumblr Fic, 2019]

Neil and Andrew have been dating for years now. Their friends know about it, their teammates also know they're together, but neither the public nor the media even dream about it. And they're are ok with that. They've never liked people minding their business.

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

Chapter 21 - baby foxes + twinyard confusion & andreil [623 Words]

Neil the homewrecker fandom fun post by @24-0z [Tumblr, 2022]

Kandreil

it takes three, you and him and me by orphan_account [Rated M, 8107 Words, Complete, 2019]

Nicky asks, “are you…I mean, what’s happening, Andrew? Are you okay? Because Kevin and Neil were just-” “I know,” Andrew cuts him off. The flat, bored intonation of his voice makes it inexplicably funnier when he adds, “I have unfortunately saddled myself with two idiots who cannot keep it in their pants for more than five minutes at a time” “Well,” Kevin huffs, indignant. “You don’t usually have any complaints”

tw: alcoholism

Foxes' Reactions to Kandreil by @crazy-fangirl2524 [Tumblr, 2021]

The foxes reactions to kandreil, thinking that they are all cheating on each other (requested by smn on my Instagram, you can request anytime on tumblr or Instagram my dms open :)))

Andreil think one is cheating

Miscommunications by sensetia [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.

That one time when Andrew thought Neil cheated… by @senstia [Tumblr Fic, 2020]

“A-Andrew?” “Just go Neil.”

tw: vomit, tw: violence

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: violence

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.

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. - In which Andrew thinks Neil is cheating on him, but cheating doesn’t really exist in a non-exclusive relationship... right?

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?

Neil worried that Andrew cheated prompt fill by @ravenvsfox [Tumblr fic, 2017]

Neil would be worried that Andrew was cheating (even though he never would) and Andrew would have to reassure him.

tw: mild violence

together by badacts [Rated T, collection, complete, 2017, locked]

Chapter 9: Philanthropy [1717 Words]

How embarrassing

Don’t worry, @yayawantstodraw, it happens!  Very kind of you to apologize though.  And if you scroll down our blog, or maybe browse the tag page, you’ll probably find plenty of material to satisfy you for now.  In the meantime, thanks for rec’ing us a first-time writer!  Always great to see somebody new and give them some love and encouragement. - S

andrew minyard’s gossip sessions with david wymack by iheartgansey [Rated G, 1016 words, complete, 2023]

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]

I’ve been rereading kings men and you know how in the book Alison keeps going ooo look at that hey when Andrew and Neil do anything cause she’s betting on them to be together- is there like any fics which kinda focus on this like the foxes betting on them to me together and then like them investigating leading up to Baltimore when they find out.

I hope this makes sense lol

Hmmm. This is tricky, anon. The first fic below is the closest. - A

4 Times the Foxes Didn’t Believe That Andrew and Neil Were Together and One Time They Had to. by back2beesness [Not Rated (we say T), 3482 Words, Complete, 2020]

A look at Neil and Andrew's relationship from the perspective of the Foxes, pre and post Baltimore. The Foxes don't find out about them after the Baltimore incident, so the bet stretches on longer, and Allison grows more and more desperate. Also, someone help poor Aaron, he can't unsee this.

tw: alcohol, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: violence, tw: nightmares, tw: involuntary outing

i wanna see you (be brave) by arkastadt, orphan_account [Rated T, 8632 words, Complete 2019]

“That’s just ridiculous,” Allison says, shaking her head. “Tell me they’re not getting it on.”

“No idea, but I’m gonna take a picture.” Dan lifts the camera that’s been hanging around her neck for the last hour or so and actually snaps a picture of the two of them like that. “Maybe if we hang it up, they’ll notice how it looks like from the outside.”

„Fellas,“ Allison says, voice dropping a few octaves lower, “is it gay if I stare deep into my homie's eyes for three minutes?”

— or, neil and andrew's evolution over the books but through matt's eyes

tw: implied/referenced torture

I felt your pain when you were gone by Itshellfo [Rated G (we say T) 3533 Words, Complete, 2017)

Another Soulmate AU where Neil and Andrew can feel each other's pain and how the Foxes find out.

Or: my take on the Baltimore incident because I can't seem to get enough of it.