#valterzn

thank you zilver <3

my love for animals (especially cats ^^)

i really like that i taught myself how to make gifs. i never thought i could do that :)

my sense of humour

that i can spend hours reading and getting completely sucked into fictional worlds

that i love to learn new languages

this week, we’re reccing crossover/fusions. Today’s fic is a multichaptered crossover with Notting Hill. If you like it, please consider leaving it some love in the form of kudos/comments!

Light up the dark - argentae / @valterzn (68k words)

He’s not a big film geek, especially not when it comes to indie movies. Probably the only reason he knows Even Bech Næsheim’s name is because Magnus and Vilde and also like, the rest of the world, will not shut up about him.

But, in the privacy of his own bedroom with no one there to see, there’s no reason to deny that Even Bech Næsheim has a really nice face to look at and that the way his eyes crinkle when he smiles in the last picture Magnus sent does something funny to Isak’s stomach for a moment. - or, the notting hill au some of you asked for

Notes and ramblings:

A really absorbing crossover/fusion with the romantic comedy film Notting Hill that  integrates the basic premise of Notting Hill with hardhitting emotional parallels from SKAM canon

I am IN LOVE with the pacing of this fic, the relationship between Isak and Even evolves so naturally and I was gobsmacked by how this fic transitioned so seamlessly between the more lighthearted parts and the really emotional parts

I love that in a way this fic could almost be seen as canon divergent, with just a few crucial changes from SKAM canon like Even never transferring to Nissen; it feels very much like its own thing but at the same time feels like a very plausible version of events if things hadn’t happened exactly like it did in canon!

The characterization in this fic is phenomenal! I love how complex all the characters are, I adore Isak’s voice and I love Even’s sense of humor, and all of the friendships, it all just feels so complete and true to canon!

Overall I think the writing in this fic is just so beautiful, understated in a way that pulls you along so effortlessly and creates a super compelling atmosphere that makes for an exceedingly lovely and warm fic

Note: I actually haven’t seen Notting Hill and I feel like I followed along just fine, so I’m inclined to say this stands on its own okay!

Favorite lines:

“Maybe I’ll make a movie about you,” Even says, when their noses are almost touching from how close they are. One of his hands is on Isak’s thigh and the other on his waist and it’s horribly distracting. “That would probably be a lot easier.”

“Hm?” Isak tilts his head up a little.

apologises hans will be understanding and won't judge matteo solely on that moment. so i guess i see it not as that hans doesn't care, as much as that he's trying to take some distance from a situation that was really hurtful to him? (2/2)

I reread that chat and you’re right. He was talking about Sara’s post when he said that Matteo deserved it. But it still makes me a bit sad that he said that. I just thought that maybe he would know what it feels like to hide (since he has to do so himself when he’s with his family). 

this week, we’re reccing family-themed fics. Today’s fic is multichaptered. If you like it, please consider leaving it some love in the form of kudos/comments!

take me as i am - argentae / @valterzn (25k words)

He isn’t crushing, and nevertheless this guy has become a Problem, because whenever he’s on shift he’s made it increasingly difficult for Isak to really spend his time productively. Sure, he could just find another place to study but he likes the access to coffee here even though he actually kind of hates the bitterness of it and he’s just not going to let himself get swept aside because of this guy.

In summary: Isak has been suffering. Terribly.

Notes & Ramblings:

This is a kidfic/coffee shop au fusion, with plenty of fluff, hot beverages and embarrassing run-ins between friends and crushes. If you’re not a fan of kidfic, maybe give this a chance anyway because while Even’s daughter does have an integral role in this story, this fic is much more about Even and Isak’s developing relationship.  

The banter between Isak and Even and their friends is realistically done, full of humor, awkwardness, and sincerity. 

The alternating pov makes it really clear how Isak and Even are both struggling with the same thing, which is trusting themselves, each other, and the relationship. 

My favorite thing about this story was the way it quietly portrays different types of family: Even and Sonja as friendly, platonic co-parents of their daughter, Hanna; Isak, Eskild and Linn as found family; and the Balloon Squad as five honorary uncles for Even’s daughter.  All these relationships have a very strong feeling of love, commitment, and kinship, and show that family can exist in many different variations. The concept of family is further highlighted by conversations about Isak’s difficulties with his mother and father, showing that genetics don’t make a family. 

Ultimately, this fic is fluffy and sweet, with great friendships and a strong sense of family. There are serious conversations and bits of angst, but it’s all wrapped up in good feelings. 

Note: This fic is the first part of a series.

Favorite Lines:

Isak knows tragedy.

Awww~ Thank you for sending me this ask 💕💕

So this is probably going to be an essay *shrug emoji*

1) My smiles which is really about my teeth. I often felt insecure with my teeth because I have two baby teeth that’s sort of my adult teeth so it looks weird when I smiles. But then when I was like 15, some people praised me for always looking so happy and that my smiles look so sincere. So it gave me some happy feelings and since then I taught myself to love my big smiles.

2) My eyes. I have these big permanent aegyo sal that I couldn’t get rid of no matter what I do. And that makes me looks like I’m not getting enough sleep everyday lmao

3) I pronounces the letter D very weirdly. The fact that both my choral speaking teacher and phonetic lecturer had commented on it and still allowed me into their teams never failed to amuse me.

4) I am a talkative person so I can get along with many people. But once I get a chance to talk you can’t stop me. So in other words, never let me talk at all.

z - zebra // beach housei - islands // zola bloodl - lost // frank oceanv - vertigo // thomas aziere - everything in its right place // radioheadr - ride or die // the knocks, foster the people

N: Is there a fic you wish someone else would write (or finish) for you?

tbh i always wanted to write the sarchengsey road trip fic but never got around to it, so someone should write that and tag me in it omg

S: Any fandom tropes you can’t resist?