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@raanne.bsky.social
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Roo_writes on AO3
Current obsessions:
🍂Heartstopper🍂
🐍Wheel of Time🐍
🏒Heated Rivalry 🏒
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raanne.bsky.social
I actually am critical that this wasn't shown in the series (yet) from Shane's perspective, but it is clearly shown from Ilya's perspective. That said, this is evident in the source material book, just not in the show.
One might reasonably expect that one of them would at least have gotten his rocks off in a faceless tryst—an act that would have told the story from a recognizably gay perspective rather than from the familiar logic of heterosexual melodrama.
December 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
raanne.bsky.social
another big miss:

The implication that all the couples are still coming to terms with their sexuality is crazy when Scott and Kip are both very secure in their sexuality. the tension is from the forced closeting of Scott's profession, but he's not grappling with his sexuality at all.
text: Each couple is grappling not only with desire but with what that desire is supposed to mean
December 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Ugh Slates new article about heated rivalry is a complete miss.

Can we talk about the bisexual erasure in this last sentence? Especially since Ilya has always been shown to be open about being bi.
text from Slates article "skating in circles" "Women function not as genuine romantic possibilities but as narrative cover, trafficked in to reassure the audience that these men are not, finally, gay."
December 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Me re: heated rivalry right now
(pic by @adhdinos.bsky.social )
comic by adhdinos 4 panels panel 1: Brain talking to dino, "I moved the new hyperfixation to the top of the priorities list" panel 2: dino looking blank panel 3: dino questions, "above food?", brain afirms, "above food " panel 4: brain continues, "and obviously water"
December 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
raanne.bsky.social
another sketch and drabble I put together for the lovely Riley @sproldenhearts.bsky.social #heartsky #drabble #fic

archiveofourown.org/works/75895686
Text above a picture. Text: His new olympic jumper is soft under my cheek but tickles my nose. Warmth radiates from him, and I feel small and tucked away. There is a safety in the chaos of him. He is a whirling tornado of thoughts and ideas and energy Yet the spinning winds of his love don’t ruffle my hair Instead they surround me They create a nest into which I am welcomed They hold me when my internal chaos is too much Matching emotions with a deep pressure Daring the world to try. In these moments I can finally rest, I can finally sleep. Picture: Characters from heartstopper, Tori Spring and Michael Holden lay on a couch together. Tori is asleep on Michael's chest. words and illustration by roo_writes
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
raanne.bsky.social
I've been writing less lately so instead I have been doing some sketches. #heartsky, here is Nick and Charlie as gnomes ... a silly little pic I made for @mossandrocksss.bsky.social
Heartstopper theme pic, two gnomes dressed like Nick and Charlie kiss under an umbrella made of a flower while their hats curl into a heart
December 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
raanne.bsky.social
the whole "one thing straight and two things gay" of it all is that Rachel Reid is an AO3 girlie and I feel like HR has opened up the doors to the non-fic world.

Is it spicy? sure. But GC (the first book) is an average fic? enjoyable but not super memorable?
game changers original fic summary
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
raanne.bsky.social
If I had a nickel for every show about a golden retriever bi boy with daddy issues I've hyperfixated on I'd have two nickels. which isnt a lot but it's weird that it happened twice
December 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
raanne.bsky.social
The US is not commemorating world AIDS day
December 2, 2025 at 4:21 AM
raanne.bsky.social
Talk about an unforced error. Harlequin books didn't do a reprint with the Show release for heated rivalry, not even a cover tie in for the actors. The paper back is sold out everywhere and it is currently the number one book on Amazon Kindle right now.

It could have been a NYT best seller.
Heated Rivalry tops the Amazon Kindle beat sellers
December 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Hey #heartsky - sometimes I post non fandom poetry so if you ever want self indulgent poetry I have a series for that as well.

Here is my latest called "Chase the Sun"
archiveofourown.org/works/68844566
words in script overlaying a beach scene The tide ebbs and flows. The sand collapses under footsteps as we run a desperate chase, never fast enough We chase the sun but can never catch the horizon never enough, always behind salt spray in our gasping breaths The only way to win the race is to lay down and rest and let the sun catch up with us Trade the desperate run for a blanket on the sand for the sun's golden rays and a moment of peace So dream of peace Take your joy in the little things and wake, refreshed ready to face a new day
August 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
raanne.bsky.social
Cadbury's Birthday? This calls for a fluffy Tarcy meet cute with a poorly drawn sketch of Darcy in coveralls. 🤭 #heartsky
"Running on Fumes", Rated G, 1750 words
archiveofourown.org/works/68811666
Darcy Olsson (heartstopper) leans against a Fume Hood in a laboratory Corner signature: 🩷 Roo
August 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Just wanted to say how amazing @skasi6.bsky.social is 🫶🫶🫶

A few months ago they drew Nick and Charlie for me for my birthday, Nick wearing a shirt with my binosaur on it, and Charlie wearing one of my fav. Tshirts.
Roo with her face hidden, wearing a shirt that says "introverted but willing to discuss the dismantling of systems of oppression" Drawing of Nick and Charlie from heartstopper, by S6 Charlie is in a T-shirt with the words "introverted but willing to discuss the dismantling of systems of oppression" and Nick is in a purple shirt with a purple pink and blue dinosaur on it.
July 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Hey bluesky #heartaky - how are your alt text settings?

You can update your bluesky settings so it reminds you to add alttext if you forget
graph showing alt text ratings for raanne.bsky.social pointing to 100%
July 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
raanne.bsky.social
It's a good day for a drabble #heartsky ... one of the first I wrote. No accompanying picture, so you get a screenshot of AO3.

"Masterpiece" from back in February

archiveofourown.org/works/62821204
white text on black --- The crisp paper was just the right texture under the soft pencil tip, and each scratch and line that flew across the page contributed to the masterpiece unfolding. His mind’s vision took shape before him, the x’s of the tread, scuffed sole, the aglet of the lace slightly flattened, and the bow lopsided and coming undone. The side of his hand was smudged grey with graphite as the vision grew more and more clear. His chest hitched as Elle’s breath caught his ear, tickling his neck, the hairs standing on end for reasons beyond his understanding. “Is that a potato?”
July 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
raanne.bsky.social
this is your Cleveland propaganda post....
sunset over lake erie
July 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
raanne.bsky.social
ordered a book from a used bookstore and it came signed... 🥹
Cover of the book "all the young men" by Ruth Coker Burks Inside title page, "all the young men" with an inscription "thank you for your kindness and support. it means the world to me. with much love, Ruth"
July 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
raanne.bsky.social
I have 67 drabbles #heartsky... I'm just opening up the list and picking one at random for you all. Enjoy this little snippet of teacher!Nick that I posted in March.

archiveofourown.org/works/63643969
A black chalk board with white writing on it and a wooden frame - a Charlotte's Web book rests on the ledge. writing text: Nick looked at the sea of tousled hair, mismatched clothes, and wiggling bodies as they plopped onto the reading rug. This was his favorite time. The children winding down after 30 minutes of outdoor play, still amped up from their various games, wide awake. He pulled out the book, opening to the bookmark, making exaggerated movements while the kids settled. “Now, where are we?” He began reading, using voices, and watching as the kids began paying attention, loving their rapt faces. “Well I am pretty. Nearly all spiders are good looking. I’m not as flashy as some, but I’ll do.”
July 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
raanne.bsky.social
#heartsky another silly drabble - this is one that I wrote for our resident alien @swisefromao3.bsky.social

archiveofourown.org/works/66709303
(white text on black background) What the fuck is this Tao?” Charlie yelled, gesturing towards the open computer screen. “Well, if they are going to make a film student take econ, I'm going to make it interesting,” Tao retorted. “Maybe don’t put the word “fucking” in the chapter title then?” (Image of a Google doc with text on the screen) Systems Involvement within Smart Economics: S.W.I.S.E. A manifesto on capitalism and the state of fascism across the world 1: Monsters [of capitalism] fucking [us] 2: Squirrelling legislation: an analysis on undue legal influence of billionaires 3: Tentacles [of governmental overreach] 4: Aliens: Weaponizing immigration status
July 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
raanne.bsky.social
#heartsky I'm feeling super nostalgic... I wrote a little drabble as somewhere around this time marks the three year mark for me in this fandom. I've met so many wonderful people and am forever changed. Anyway, heartsky got a mention in the AN. 💙🍂

archiveofourown.org/works/66805174
white text on a backdrop of a star filled sky Text: The stars above seem infinite as we sit, shoulder to shoulder staring up at the sky. “It's been three years since we became us,” I say, smiling. I feel him turn to look at me, so I shift my weight, and the constellations of his freckles seem as numerous as the stars above. “Do you believe in fate?” he whispers. I look into his eyes. “I believe in destiny. In every universe, a multitude of parallel paths, but always ours entwined.” He leans forward and softly kisses my forehead. “Whether fate, destiny, or any other name, I believe in us.”
June 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
raanne.bsky.social
so... #heartsky ... I'm not a big OV person, but a friend of mine had a birthday and I had an idea... so long story short, I'm releasing 2 or 3 100-word chapters a day for the foreseeable future. 🤣🍂

archiveofourown.org/works/665393...
Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring hold hands with yellow leaves around Charlie and blue leaves around Nick. The words "Yellow & Blue" are in script below them.
June 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Today's little drabble is for all the people who protest in small communities, unsure of the reception they will receive

archiveofourown.org/works/66564559
two garden flags, one with the bisexual pride flag and one with the progress pride flag. Text: Little steps of courage. That was what Charlie had learned over the years. Sometimes those small steps felt huge. Here, in red state America, where he celebrated pride online but was too far away for any real life protests. His everyday existence viewed as a threat. As political. Everyday, practiced tolerance and turning the cheek at unintentionally hurtful things said by neighbors. His hands shook as he pushed the garden flag into the ground in front of his house and let the rainbow fly. Two weeks later, three doors down, a new tri-colored flag unexpectedly appeared. Small step, large payoff.
June 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
raanne.bsky.social
Hey #heartsky - how about another drabble for Friday night.

For those in the US, if you are protesting tomorrow, stay safe, wear a mask, be heard.

This one is from almost a month ago, but feels right for the moment.

archiveofourown.org/works/65634181
Light blue background with white and pink hearts and sparkles. Black text: Charlie watched the latest news headlines scroll across the screen in numb disbelief. “So what, that's it?” Lately it seemed each time he turned on the news there was more bad than good. It was exhausting, disheartening. He felt Nick's arms encircle him and tensed before relaxing back into them. “No, Charlie,” he heard his boyfriend whisper. “We fight. We always fight. But we also remember to see the good. We hold each other, pick flowers, celebrate birthdays, hug our friends. And we love.” “Because that's what life really is. A brief moment we exist, so we choose to love.”
June 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
raanne.bsky.social
#heartsky there was a wonderful little collection released for Aromantic visibility day - this is my little Isaac drabble I contributed.

I'm going to try and share more and be more present here I think.

archiveofourown.org/works/66274072
Text: The early June sunshine washed over Isaac's face. His favourite weather, at his favourite time of day, in his favourite season. Today he would garden and clean patio furniture for his friend's arrival later, but for now he was grounding his soul through nature. With a mug of tea and his latest book, he opened his phone to the Merlin app, watching as the bird songs were recording. His eyes lit up as the Merlin identified what he had already suspected, a rare Hawfinch over at his feeder. A thrill ran through him. A new one for the life list. Background image: Five birds sit on a fence. The colors of the birds makes up the colors of the Aromantic flag.
June 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
raanne.bsky.social
I'm not on here enough.
let's post some drabbles #heartsky - I'm about to hit 50 drabbles if you can believe it.

archiveofourown.org/works/65410360

Here is one from today.
Nick lay awake, hearing the soft breathing from the other side of the tent. In and out. It was like music to his ears, a song he would never tire of, and the revelation had him unmoored. His best friend. Closest mate. Best bro. Crush? The rain fly was off the tent, and he could see stars through the netting. A shooting star blazed followed by a wish. Charlie shifted in his sleeping bag, and Nick turned to gaze, Charlie's eyes closed, hair mussed, peaceful. His hand lay open between them, and Nick’s own reached out and hovered above. Sparks. (Text over a stary night with shooting star across the top)
May 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM