Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Next to your Heartbeat (Where I should be) by Sophie1973
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
10 Sep 2023
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After a date gone bad leaves Henry in a distressing state, Alex has to ask himself the right questions about his feelings for his best friend.
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- Part 1 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Solace by Sophie1973
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
11 Dec 2023
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It is that day of the year, and Henry and Bea are taking it hard.
Alex is there to help.
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- Part 2 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Nothing heals me like you do by Sophie1973 for Magentarivers
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
31 Dec 2023
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He squints at the screen. “Is there someone with you ?”
Alex's face turns to his left side before coming back to him with a sheepish look. “That’s not how I wanted you to find out, but yes, there’s a woman in my bed.”
Henry smiles. “Let me guess. Auburn hair, brown eyes, has a fondness for Disney and Star Wars?”
The other woman in question appears, putting her head on her dad’s shoulder so she can see the screen. Alex presses a kiss on the crown of her hair.
“Hey daddy.”
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- Part 3 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Taking a break from all your worries by Sophie1973
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
07 Jan 2024
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Henry closes the oven door and wipes his hands on his maroon apron.
“Alex?”
“Yes, baby?”
“The dinosaur nuggets are in the oven.”
Alex stares at him for a few seconds, obviously confused, and Henry wonders how someone so smart can be so thick sometimes.
It’s endearing, really.
Then the proverbial lightbulb seems to connect above Alex’s head. “Oh…Oh!”
A huge grin appears on his face as he grabs Henry by his apron strap and drags him to the laundry room down the hall.
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- Part 4 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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You, Soft and Only by Sophie1973
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
14 Jan 2024
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“God, Hen, I love you so fucking much,” he whispers in his mouth, and a gasped “Love you, too,” echoes in the darkness of the room as Henry bend his leg further and press a hand on Alex’s lower back, urging him to thrust a little bit faster.
But Alex wants to take his time tonight.
There’s a knock on the door and a little voice can be heard. “Daddy? Papi?”
That sound is more effective than a bucket of ice-cold water, and Alex jumps off of Henry as both mutter a heartfelt “Shit!” and sit down. Alec puts a hand on his racing heart, all previous horny thoughts forgotten.
“I’m coming” he calls out and can hear Henry snort beside him.
“Oh no, you’re definitely not, dear.”
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- Part 5 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Can we take it nice and slow by Sophie1973
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
17 Apr 2024
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The thing is, it’s been three months of vomiting, heartburn, headaches, and back pain.
And no sex. At all.
Alex hasn’t had a good look at his balls lately, but he is pretty sure they are blue—the same shade as his lovely husband’s eyes.
“Alex?”
He puts down the morning paper. “Yes, baby?”
“I want to have sex.”
Alex grins. Sunday morning is suddenly looking up. And hopefully, so is he. “Really?”
Henry takes the last bite of his croissant, rubbing his hands to get rid of the crumbs.
“I think?”
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- Part 6 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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I choose you and me (religiously) by Sophie1973
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
28 Apr 2024
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Henry left.
Realization hits him like a tidal wave, and a whimper is ripped out of his throat, turning into a sob, and he crumples, holding his chest, a sudden pain so visceral and unlike he’s ever felt before, a gaping wound as big as the ocean that now sits between them.
It’s Sunday morning in Texas, and Alex’s heart breaks into a million little pieces.
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Five Sunday mornings in the lives of Alex and Henry.
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- Part 7 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Age is just a number by Sophie1973 for ItsMayBiTheWay
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
25 May 2024
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“Wait, which one is October Sun? Is that the band with the lead singer who looks like Dad?” Alex asks, and Henry can't help but sigh.
“Yes! Just, you know, much younger.”
“Delighted to hear I’m a decrepit version of a boy band singer,” Henry says, taking offense. He is not even 40 years old, for fuck’s sake. But he supposes that it seemed dreadfully ancient in the eye of a 14-year-old girl.
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- Part 8 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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It takes an ocean (not to break) by Sophie1973 for alyaasca
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
30 May 2024
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Alex glances at him with a frown. Henry is sitting at the kitchen island, slightly slouched, his head resting on his hand, eyes closed.
“You okay, baby?” Alex asks.
Henry straightens up, opening his eyes. His gaze is a bit unfocused as it meets Alex’s.
“I’m fine, love. Just a slight headache.”
“Did you take something?”
“A paracetamol 15 minutes ago. I’m waiting for it to kick in. It’ll pass,” Henry smiles as he stands up and grabs baby wipes to clean Millie’s face.
Alex makes a non-committal noise. Henry is paler than usual, with pronounced dark circles under his eyes. He’s had headaches before, but for some reason, something doesn’t feel right to Alex.Series
- Part 9 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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You are mine, I am yours (Let's not fuck around) by Sophie1973 for Onpurpose
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
12 Jun 2024
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"Ah, there you are!"
Both of them turn as Alex joins them, a broad grin on his face but an unusual glint in his whisky-colored eyes. He extends a hand towards Oliver.
“Alex,” he says, his voice casual, carrying an undercurrent of something.
“Oliver. We’ve met a few times, though.”
Alex doesn’t bother to reply, instead draping an arm around Henry's shoulder, a gesture he’s done countless times before. Still, this time, it feels different, especially when he says in that particular voice, “I was wondering where you disappeared to, Baby.”
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- Part 10 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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What a wicked thing to do (let me dream of you) by Sophie1973
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
30 Jun 2024
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Alex lets out a stuttered breath. “Who the everloving fuck is Brad?!”
“My fiancé. Alex, are you alright? You helped me pack all my stuff for the past three weeks and even came to the new house. Did you hit your head?”
He might have, considering the feeling of confusion and disorientation overwhelming him.
“Henry, 12 hours ago, you didn’t have a fiancé, and we watched Bake Off while you stuffed yourself with Jaffa Cakes!”
“Alex, what are you on about? I hate Jaffa Cakes, and I’ve never watched a single episode of Bake Off in my life.”
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- Part 11 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Of fried rice and galaxies far, far away by Sophie1973 for Magentarivers
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
12 Jul 2024
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Henry moves even closer, the palpable electricity between them rising. Slowly, hesitantly, the space between their lips closes. The kiss is sweet and tender when their mouths finally meet, yet charged with an undeniable melancholy. Henry's lips are soft and warm against Alex’s, and the kiss deepens slightly, full of unvoiced feelings and the poignancy of a fleeting, precious moment. Alex can feel Henry’s hand gently cradle his face, the touch soothing yet intensifying the swell of emotions inside him. For a brief eternity, time stands still, and Alex wishes desperately that his heart would stop bleeding.
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Henry almost runs over Alex with his car, drastically changing their lives' trajectory.
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- Part 12 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Let me kiss and make it better by Sophie1973 for KJBee81
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
07 Sep 2024
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“Where on earth is that gurney?” Spencer mutters in frustration. Alex shares his concern, desperately wanting to leave this fucking field and escape the prying eyes so he can indulge in a moment of self-pity in the privacy of the infirmary.
Before he can process what's happening, strong arms encircle him, and his feet leave the ground. Startled, he finds himself cradled against a firm chest, looking up into Henry's determined face.
"Enough of this," Henry says, his voice low and authoritative. "We're not waiting for the gurney."
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- Part 13 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Petals and Pages by Sophie1973 for reeseofmind
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
11 Sep 2024
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The moment Alex's retreating form disappears beyond the door, Bea materializes at Henry's side, her expression a perfect blend of exasperation and concern.
"How long do you intend to maintain this ridiculous charade?" she demands, her tone brooking no argument.
Henry's shoulders slump in defeat.“I have no idea,” he replies honestly. “As long as the antihistamines are doing their job?”
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Alex is a florist who brings flowers regularly to Henry to brighten his bookstore.
But Henry has a little secret.
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- Part 14 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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And if this ain't love (why does it feel so good) by Sophie1973 for crybabie
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
24 Oct 2024
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"Hey Henry, fancy having dinner once we touch down in NYC?" he asks casually.
Liam scoffs. "More like 'if' we land in NYC at this rate."
A tense silence follows before Henry responds, his voice a mix of disbelief and amusement. "Are you seriously asking me on a date while you're battling severe turbulence at 6000 meters in the air?"
Alex smirks. “It’s 20000 feet, sweetheart, and now is as good a time as any, right?”
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- Part 15 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Excuse My French by Sophie1973 for firenati0n
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
30 Dec 2024
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Even decades later, as they're clinking glasses to celebrate one of those milestone wedding anniversaries that make you wonder where the time went, Alex - that beloved menace with a twinkle in his eye - will inevitably launch into the story of how they met. And Henry, despite the years of happily-ever-after, still can't explain what in the bloody hell possessed him that day.
His only excuse? A sheepish grin and the admission: "Alex is the most beautiful man I had ever laid my eyes on, and my brain just...froze."
Pathetic? Absolutely. But also true.
This is how it goes.
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Henry meets his new neighbour and loses his English.
Littéralement.
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- Part 16 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Once in twenty lifetimes by Sophie1973 for socalgrl_lib
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
20 Jan 2025
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Henry strolls back in, and the sight of Alex settled in his booth makes him freeze, confusion evident on his face.
“For a second there, I thought you were going to ghost me on our first date,” Alex says, trying to keep his tone light and playful.
“I… what?” Henry blinks, slowly sinking into his seat, a mix of caution and surprise on his face.
“You were about to tell me about your favorite author.”
Henry’s lips quiver slightly, and Alex’s heart stutters. Fuck, he didn’t think for a minute that his impulsive stunt might actually work.
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- Part 17 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)
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Everything, In time by Sophie1973 for caterpills
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue (2023)
04 May 2025
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Alex looks up at that precise moment, their eyes locking. In that instant, a wordless dialogue unfolds between them, forged by years of shared experiences. They've always possessed an uncanny ability to read each other, to communicate without speech, and this moment is no exception.
Henry sees the spark of recognition in Alex's eyes, the subtle shift in his expression that tells him they're on the same page. It's as if Alex has plucked the wild thought straight from Henry's mind and is turning it over, considering its implications. There's a flicker of surprise in Alex's gaze, quickly followed by understanding, then determination. His lips quirk into that soft, encouraging smile that Henry knows so well.
It's all the confirmation Henry needs. He takes a deep breath, his heart racing with a mix of fear and excitement. The words tumble out before he can second-guess himself. "We can take them."
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Alex and Henry as Foster parents AU
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- Part 18 of Inside These Pages (You just hold me)