themorikelife

This wrap up is a long time coming. Mostly because the preamble is very personal and I am, in my natural state, a private person. But if I learned anything, it was that being vulnerable and asking for what you want will get you what you need. Such a treat for an exchange you didn't sign up for.

So I would like to extend my deep gratitude to

happinesssceceit and

Koschei_B. They gifted me wonderful fics, and I cherish both their kindheartedness and their fics.

I would also like to thank the mods of the Hurt/Comfort Exchange 2022. You were really nice and considerate. The comfort to my hurt.

Thank you thank you thank you. <333

hang on (a little longer) by happinesssdeceit
FANDOM: Iron Man Movies, MCU
PAIRING: Natasha Romonov/Pepper Potts
SUMMARY

Slamming Hogan into the floor of the ring had been instinct—it was always best practice to hit men hard enough that they couldn’t touch you twice—but now Natasha was certain that she had reopened the stitches in her thigh.

This is such a fun deleted scene! My heart goes out to Natasha for not being able to close her thigh wound before the end of the work day, all to keep her cover. And then Pepper Potts notices! And is kind about it! When Natasha can't trust her kindness!! What a great fic.

Safe Places by Koschei_B
FANDOM: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
PAIRING: Catra/Glimmer
SUMMARY: After getting injured, Catra hides out in Glimmer's room.
Glimmer is surprised; Catra is prickly.

I love Catra/Glimmer as a rare pair and this fic does them justice. I love all the careful moments presented in this fic, and the gentleness Glimmer gives Catra. Their prickly banter only makes the emotions underneath smoother. Another great fic!

And here's the fic I wrote!

she’ll look around the room but won’t tell you the plan
FANDOM: Hawkeye (2021), MCU
PAIRING: Yelena Belova/Kate Biship
SUMMARY: Kate comes home to find Yelena sick on her couch. Featuring shenanigans and strong opinions about Gatorade. Don’t forget to drink your electrolytes!

May the coming season bring you the comfort you need. <3