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Just the other day I was reminded of how much I missed seeing you on my dash, so much I wanted to send a message saying I hope you were doing okay if I hadn't already... and then I wake up today and there's new iylo? Welcome back sovereign 😭
i won't lie, it kinda felt like this
it's fun, though!! a much more enjoyable surprise than me disappearing (which was guilt-ridden and uncomfortable).
Seeing the IYLO update notification when I can’t remember what last happened and I’m too busy to re read made me fall to my knees 😭 clear the fucking schedule I have to get back to what I know (IYLO)
escape the daily drudgery and just read iylo instead <3
but for real, thank you so much for the lovely welcome back!!
Hey, I’m not much of a tumblr person or a fanfic person, so forgive me if this is a dumb way to reach you. But reading IYLO this week and seeing Steve getting away from his parents, learning to be himself… made me realize for the first time how much I think that’s what I need? I’ve been struggling and this was like the first breath of air in a long long time. Literally life changing stuff. Just thought you’d maybe like to know how much of an impact you’ve had on a stranger.
As a smaller life change in the meantime, I’ve been thinking it might be a good idea to get back in touch with my creativity and write some fanfiction of my own? But I don’t even know where to begin haha. Are there online communities you would recommend?
hello! not a dumb way to reach me at all. i'm really happy that the fic could spark some feelings like that. it's scary stuff! but i'm excited for you. not saying you need to uproot and leave, but i find that having some distance between you and people who've known you your whole life can be good. helps you grow.
as for writing - go for it! it's a different kind of scary but really, just start writing. it's painful at first (or it was for me anyway) and it gets easier. and then gets painful again. easier with practice!
Chapter 20 of @toburnup ‘s fic ‘is your Light On?’ It’s a comission so don’t repost! 🥰 iylo Vio, thank you a million times over for trusting me with this!! Read iylo here:
— funeral, phoebe bridgers
The triumphant return of my beloved iylo, and the honor of being asked to draw art for this chapter and this pivotal moment. The full piece will be out later this week bc it’s a spoiler so, hurry and read it!
This chapter was well worth the wait, welcome back @toburnup 🥰😘😘
You don't have to reply or anything, I just hope that you are OK and well! We tend to bond with people that write things we love, even if we don't know you in person, so I just hope that life is treating you well. You don't have to update anything, I just pop on your tumbrl once in a while to see that you are posting /rebloging, meaning you're still here. Anyway, end of the rumble. You're one of my favorite writers, your words speak to my soul. Kisses and hearts to you ❤️❤️❤️
ohh 🥰 thank you. all things considered, i'm doing pretty well.
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Sitting at work today thinking about IYLO, about the intimacy that was Eddie cutting Steve's hair, Steve hugging Eddie in the hospital parking lot, Eddie giving Steve the drawing of him, Steve finally asking for what he (thinks he) wants.
This fic has imprinted on my brain, I've reread it too many times to count. I hope you're doing well, please know that there's a grateful soul out here waiting patiently for an update and wishing you the best! 💕
ahhHHH thank you!! oof okay you managed to pick a couple moments that HURT (but in a good way)
re: update - i have good news for you hehehe
i always end up doing this thing with my steddie playlist where if im really into a fic, it basically becomes canon. so inevitably a bunch of songs that remind me of iylo have wormed their way in there in the couple of days it took me to finish it. ended up reading the last 2 chapters with how far will we take it by orville peck on repeat. good good stuff
i love this. people telling me what songs they listen to while reading is one of my favourite things to hear. thank you!!
Bella @bilbosmom-belladonna said she was getting into Stommy so I thought I'd do a fic rec list of my faves!!
This is by no means an exhaustive list, please feel free to post more Stommy recs in the replies!
If you're a Steddie shipper and you are just warming up to the idea of letting Tommy infiltrate your OTP try these Stommie (Steve, Tommy, Eddie - aka Frog Stack) Fics:
Nightly demodog attacks, a town that's held together by duct tape and sheer pettiness, a scrappy group of survivors living in Hawkins high and one, Tommy Hagan. After coming home to Hawkins to check on his family and running into a fair bit of trouble, Tommy manages to find himself roommates with none other than Steve Harrington and Eddie Munson. It's actually not that bad all things considered. At least there's still porn at the end of the world.
When he makes it to the small clearing, quick footsteps come up behind him, and before he can turn around, someone tries to shove him. Astonishingly, his center of gravity is on his side and he plants his feet in time, holding his ground. Spinning around, he puts his fists up and freezes when he sees himself panting and angry with fists clenched to his sides. “Woah, trippy,” Eddie remarks. Tommy dressed him poorly today—the absence of his battle vest is going to draw a lot of attention from his comrades. “What the fuck did you do to me, freak?!” “Tommy?” Eddie doublechecks, hopeful that their game of musical bodies is only between the two of them and not some other third party. “Yes! Did you fucking curse me? What the shit is this?!” ----- Eddie Munson and Tommy Hagan don't like each other and they don't have anything in common - or at least, that's what they think until one morning, they each wake up in the other's body.
MORE RECS BELOW THE CUT!
Hey! Just wanted to pass along a heartfelt thanks for your writing! :) I’ve been reading fic for god knows how many years but IYLO has become The fic for me. Even to the point that last year when I went travelling I was literally in the middle of a rainforest trying to connect to a wardens reception to refresh for the latest chapter. You have us hooked! You’re super talented and just thought as I have gotten so much from your writing that I needed to pass along the thanks! X
THANK YOU <3 i am??? curious what you were doing in the rainforest? this sounds like a very fun lil adventure