MadTheLine



Recent works

Recent bookmarks

  1. Public Bookmark 51

    Tags
    Summary

    People weren’t always patient; it’s just a matter of fact she’s come to accept, as easily as the sky is blue. People weren’t always generous — with their time, much less with their attention — and Mel’s grown accustomed to the exasperated raise of eyebrows whenever her rambles cross the Too Much line.

    She’s used to it.

    Frank, though—

    She hadn’t accounted for Frank.

    Or, Mel’s an unstoppable force trying to get over her feelings, and Frank’s an immovable object who won’t let her.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    58,684
    Chapters:
    4/14
    Comments:
    48
    Kudos:
    135
    Bookmarks:
    51
    Hits:
    3,255

    06 Jun 2026

  2. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    To finally get to the point: while there hadn’t been a bet on them procreating (yet), there is the matter of the absolutely massive jackpot regarding them getting engaged, and in light of Trinity’s discovery during the shift that will forevermore be known within the Pitt community as “the Full Moon Friday Retrogeddon,” Trinity is like 96% sure Yolanda has won. Because Yolanda had put her money on “shotgun.”

     

    The story of the first two years of a relationship, told primarily through the bets their coworkers make.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    9,106
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    59
    Kudos:
    1,065
    Bookmarks:
    254
    Hits:
    10,597

    29 May 2026

  3. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    Her heart felt like it leapt out of her chest as she realized. She looked at the cover once again, triple checking. Praying that she was wrong.

    She wasn’t. She had accidentally given Frank her diary.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    30,048
    Chapters:
    7/7
    Comments:
    117
    Kudos:
    530
    Bookmarks:
    115
    Hits:
    11,983

    29 May 2026

  4. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    “—and I know that there’s Becca and Tanner and Millie to consider, but I was wondering if you maybe wanted to move in? Together? With me?”

    Mel blinks. He certainly doesn’t look like he’s having a stroke.

    “Frank, why would we move in together?”

    “I thought it might be nice,” he shrugs here, acting nonchalant even though Mel can see the tension in his jaw. “To take that next step in our relationship.”

    “Frank, what are you talking about? We’re not in a relationship?”

    At this, Frank’s frown deepens before widening into a frustrated half smile. “Uh, yes we are? We’ve been dating for nine months?”

    What.

     

    Or, Frank thinks Mel doesn’t do physical touch.
    Or, Mel doesn’t realize they’ve been dating for nine months.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    29,827
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    621
    Kudos:
    8,412
    Bookmarks:
    2,215
    Hits:
    86,252

    22 May 2026

  5. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    Shane pulls back, carefully cradling Ilya’s face. “Maybe we shouldn’t.”

    “You don’t want to?” Ilya’s eyes are bottomless; swimming with grief. He says it like he really means, You don’t want me?

    “That isn’t what I mean,” Shane says gently, brushing his thumb over Ilya’s cheekbone. Ilya’s eyes flutter shut, as if being treated so tenderly causes him physical pain. Like he isn’t used to it. “You’re hurting. I don’t want you to regret it in the morning.” 

    Ilya’s eyes open. “I have never regretted a moment with you.”

    *

    Or: the missing hotel room scene in Florida after Shane comforts Ilya.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    3,328
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    455
    Kudos:
    18,342
    Bookmarks:
    3,709
    Hits:
    155,543

    01 Feb 2026