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Hiya! So recently, due to me taking 500-1000 word requests for sanders sides prompts, @ask-villegas-sides asked me to do a small fic for their sides. I wouldn’t usually do something like this, but it seemed like fun, and I had an awesome time writing it! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! 

I did end up going a little over a thousand words, cause I just couldn’t stop! :) It was super fun to write, and while I did take a few creative liberties, I don’t think I strayed too far from the original creative vision. Anywho, ask-villegas-sides is a super cool blog, and I hope that y’all check them out if you haven’t already! (I will be posting an edited version of this fic using the sanders sides names on my AO3 as well)

Prompt: Soulmate AU where everyone on their 20th birthday gets a text from SoulService, a trip planner specifically designed for finding soulmates, California man Lev certainly wasn’t expecting to be texted pre-paid plane tickets to meet his soulmate across the country in Florida! 

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“Oh, Lev, this is wonderful!” his mother exclaimed, practically dancing around his childhood pastel painted bedroom. “My little boy, all grown up and ready to meet his soulmate!” 

Lev’s heart was pounding, hands clammy as he stared down at his phone. The text tone had been like any other, and the notification from SoulService lay right under an unopened text from his friend Beckett, asking if he had left his hoodie at Lev’s. Would Lev be less nervous if his mother hadn’t insisted he come home for his birthday? Probably not. 

“Well, what are you waiting for? Look at what they wrote you!” His mother’s grin was wide, and Lev could feel his stomach twist. 

Hands shaking, he unlocked the phone, the message popping up on the screen:

Welcome, Lev Foster! SoulService wishes you a happy birthday, and a good life. Your message is as follows:

Greetings, soulmate. I’ve been waiting to meet you for three months now, and am excited at the prospect of getting to know you better. SoulService was kind enough to notify me that we live in two separate states, so I have taken the liberty of booking you a plane ticket to visit me out here in Florida. I prefer to speak in person, so I will disclose any of my more personal information after you land. I hope to see you soon.

Your message ends here. Thank you for using SoulService!

“Rather forward, aren’t they?” His mother was reading over his shoulder. “Asking you to fly all the way out to Florida.” 

But Lev was grinning, already clicking on the attached file. “Florida, huh?”

The week flew by, filled with packing and repacking, and packing again. Lev wanted to make cookies for the trip, but Beckett assured him that there would be cookies in Florida. Beckett also gave him lots of facts and tips about Florida, many of which Lev suspected were made up. 

“I hear that it’s overrun by alligators, and the people just avoid them where they can.”

“It’s so humid that it feels like you’re swimming through the air.” 

“Apparently, the old to young people ratio is three to one.” 

And finally, the day arrived. And Beckett had nothing more to say to him than a slightly teary (though he would never admit it) “Good luck.” Lev waved to his family as he left to look for his terminal. One slightly jittery plane ride to Florida later, Lev stood with his baby blue backpack, gazing all around at the hustle and bustle of this new place. 

Tourists were the first thing he noticed, heartbeat picking up a little as he looked left and right for the sign. They wore hats and Hawaiian t-shirts and were currently joining him in gaping at everyone and everything around them. Lev spotted a little boy, not more than two, give him a toothy grin and wave shyly at him. He beamed at the child, waving back. 

There was a small group of people waiting around and holding signs, most of them seeming bored or uninterested. It’s as good a place as any to try and find my soulmate, Lev thought, beginning to make his way over to them. He could feel butterflies in his chest even as he thought  of the word soulmate. 

He was coloring a picture of a butterfly. His mother sat on the floor next to him, braiding her long auburn hair.

“Everyone has a second half, Lev.” 

“Even me?” Lev’s eyes were wide, shining with childlike joy. 

His mother smiled at him endearingly. “Even you. And when you find them, like your father found me, the two of you will click. You’ll know them when you see them, for sure. They’re as much your beginning as they are your end. Fate has written the two of you together.”

His father was sipping his coffee at the table. “Your generation has it easy, kiddo,” he said, a small smirk adorning his face. “With SoulService technology, more people than ever find their one true match. And believe me, it’s not something you want to miss out on.” 

His father shot his mother another smile, as Lev felt his mind begin to whir, thinking about all the possibilities his future would hold. He doodled another, smaller butterfly next to the first. Would his soulmate be nice? If they were his other half, they had to be! Would they like coloring and puppies as much as he did? He sure hoped so! 

Lev bit his lip nervously, still dragging his blue suitcase behind him, as he looked over the people and their handheld signs. His heartbeat skyrocketed. There. Him. 

The young man in question was holding a plain white sign, the word ‘Foster’ written in black pen in the center of it. His handwriting was neat, methodical. He was wearing a black shirt, and a necktie. And almost as if in a dream, he looked up, and locked eyes with Lev. 

A small shock seemed to go through Lev’s body, and he all but floated over to the man with his last name. Finally in front of him, his tongue seemed too big for his mouth. 

“Greetings,” the man said, a pleasant smile adorning his face. “I presume that you are Lev. My name is Flint. I apologize for the somewhat sudden and forward action of inviting you to my home state, however I presumed that it would be optimal for us to meet as soon as-” his voice died in his throat, confusion and alarm making their way across his face. “You- you’re crying,” he stated. “Are you okay? Have I done something wrong?”

Lev stifled a small giggle, wiping his eyes. “I’m sorry, I’m just so overwhelmed!” he made out. “I’m here, with you, and you’re standing right in front of me, and you’re so cute and proper, and-” Lev couldn’t take it anymore, he all but tackled Flint in a huge hug, sending the both of them stumbling. “I’m just so glad that you’re here,” he whispered, grinning wider than he ever had before. 

He could feel Flint’s arms wrap around him as well, just as well as he could feel his smile, and the happiness radiating off of him. “Likewise,” Flint whispered back.

Requested by @eat-moar-veggis for their ask blog @ask-villegas-sides, Beckett!

I hope you don’t mind but I already have a favorite (Can you guess who? :3)

Some questions for each Lev: Favorite cartoon? (If you have one) Beckett: What are some things that calm you when you're feeling uneasy? Flint: Do you like puzzles? Reese: Favorite art form? (Writing, Art, Music, etc.)

[Lev grins, showing the others his phone. Beckett cocks an eyebrow.]

Our first ask? I think we might’ve redeemed ourselves with the whole “DM personal apology tour thing”, guys.

Yes, that certainly helped. Riley going to a few of the Fanders and personally apologizing to them each was nice- Although we don’t remember exactly WHO we potentially hurt in the process, so… We went apologizing to people who had no clue what Riley was talking about. Oh well.

[Lev clears his throat.]

I think we should actually answer this ask. My favorite cartoon is Hazbin Hotel! I love the songs.

Don’t we all, Popsicle. When I feel uneasy, I listen to music. Mostly Simple Plan, R5 or 5SOS’s cover of Drown if we’re getting specific. It helps. Or I pet Laddie.

[Flint looks at Beckett concernedly.]

Laddie is Riley’s guide dog and you are an incorporeal part of him, how can you…?

I have my ways, Logic-Man.

Interesting. I do enjoy puzzles, although I use the large pieces since all of us are cursed with the same bad eyesight as Riley. The regular ones are too small and similar looking. It confounds me!

You confound me, Teach. I love theater, especially Riley’s upcoming musical that he wrote himself. We are so proud. We also just saw a production of Waitress!

Would’ve been great, if Laddie hadn’t snored the whole time.

He’s adorable!

I think we all support asexuals and we are all ace, and I REALLY like capes.

- Reese

Reblog if you are ASEXUAL, SUPPORT ASEXUALS, or really really want to WEAR A REALLY FANCY BLACK CAPE

Ooh, this could be interesting…. Fire away! - Beckett

🫖 drinks themed oc ask game

a some kind of second part of the food themed oc ask game 🤍

🥛: Do they drink milk? What kind of milk do they like? Do they drink it warm or cold?

🫗: What's their "feel better" drink? How did it become their "feel better" drink?

🫖: Would your oc easily ✨spill the tea✨ aka tell something to others even if they shouldn't?

☕️: How does your oc feel about coffee? If they drink coffee, how would they rather have it? Would they order a special kind of coffee drink (latte, macchiato, cappuccino etc.) or just a regular coffee? If they don't like coffee, what would they order in a cafe instead?

🍵: What's their favorite kind of tea? Do they drink different tea during different moments, or are they only into one kind of tea? What do they think about adding milk into tea?

🧃: Your oc is being offered a juice box they wanted. What flavor is it? Where will they take it? Do they drink juice often?

🥤: Does your oc prefer milkshakes or smoothies? What's their favorite flavor

🧋: Has your oc ever had bubble tea? Do they enjoy it?

🍶: Does your oc drink alcohol? Do they enjoy it? How often do they drink?

🍻: Does your oc prefer being alone in a cafe/bad or do they go for a drink with someone else? Do their drinking habits change depending on who's with them?

🥂: Do they drink to celebrate something important to them? Can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic.

🍷: Oh no! Your oc spilled their drink. What do they do?

🍸: Your oc is ordering a mocktail/cocktail! What are they picking?

🧉: What is your oc's opinion on sparkling water. Why?

Hey everyone, it’s Beckett. We just allowed anon asks and asks with media, so shoot us some questions or comments or whatever.

We sure would love some more asks, because we love interacting with our followers and anons!

[The Sides lounge in the Mindscape living room, tired from the eventful day. Reese looks over at Lev.]

What? 💚

What are you doing, Lev? 🌹

Trying to focus- I lost again?? 💚

[Beckett chuckles, putting the Connect 4 away.]

You shouldn’t have picked that spot. It was a lost cause. 🐼

He’s correct. 👔

[Lev crosses his arms, huffing.]

You were really good, kiddo, but I’m not getting any better at this. 💚

Just keep trying, you’ll get it. Now, let’s see if there’s any asks. 🐼

We realized putting the different fonts every time was getting to be a hassle and it was hard to tell who was who for people, so we decided that we needed a new system. From now on, I Beckett am the panda emoji at the end, Reese’s Pieces over there is a rose, Flintifer is the tie and Lev is the green heart. Everyone got it?

Hello! Ive been wondering, what do each of you represent? is it similar roles to Thomas?

Hey, anon! I’m Riley’s anxiety- and rejection sensitivity. ADHD gives me lots of room to switch up my work. - 🐼

I’m his creativity and passion, like Roman except that I don’t have any twin that I know of. - 🌹

I represent Riley’s heart and humor! - 💚

I’m his logical and intellectual Side. - 👔

So, the four of us have been thinking about it, and we realized it might be more interesting for our viewers if we had more of a… presence than we do simply through text. 👔

Yeah, what Flint said. So, we’re joining TikTok- Reese’s idea, shocker- and hopefully Riley’s family doesn’t find us on there because things could get dicey really fast if that happens. 🐼

I know you’re scared, Beck, but we’ll all be in it together. It’s a change, but changes are good and don’t always mean the worst. Besides, we don’t have to share Riley’s- and our- faces if it lessens the risk. We can talk in videos, or film things away from our faces. 🌹

Precisely good ideas, but may I provide another perspective? If you fear Riley being exposed to people he knows “IRL”, why make an account in the first place? Surely it would be better to stay totally anonymous here on this blog if that is the concern. 👔

Well… 🐼

Now, now, let’s find some help to resolve this. We can just ask the Tumblr! 💚

“The” Tumblr? I don’t even- 🐼

It wouldn’t be a terrible idea, to ask our followers and anons what they would do. 🌹

[Beckett groans, rolling his eyes.]

Fine, but I still think it’s bad. 🐼

Don’t mind the reblogs that’ll be happening- we’re just giving ask ideas if anyone wants to get to know us more! 💚

Questions about two of your original characters about their relationship. Should work for friends/lovers/coworkers/enemies/etc, maybe not so much for family, but you're welcome to try!

How did they meet?

How long have these two characters known each other?

What were their first impressions of each other? How does that compare to their impressions of each other now?

How would they describe each other if asked? Physically? In personality?

Do they get along? Why or why not?

Do they have any shared interests/hobbies? Do they ever do these hobbies together?

How often do they see each other? Where do they usually meet?

How do they communicate with each other? Are there any recurring phrases or gestures unique to their relationship?

What is one quality they have in common?

What is one major difference between them?

Does one act as a narrative foil to the other? How so?

Do they have any affection for each other? How do they show it?

Do they have any disdain/contempt for each other? How do they show it?

Do they share the same goals in life?

Do they trust each other? Why or why not?

Is one of them keeping secrets from the other? Why? How would they react if the secret was revealed?

Are they keeping a secret together? How do they feel about that?

Do they view their relationship as temporary or permanent?

Are they satisfied with their relationship? Do they wish they were closer/more distant?

What is their best memory together?

What is their worst memory together?

When were they the most vulnerable with each other?

Do they have any mutual friends? Mutual enemies?

How do these two interact with each other in public versus in private?

If a stranger saw them together, how would they describe their relationship?

How would these characters react to being stuck in a small room with each other?

How far would they go for each other? Would they risk their own lives for each other?

These could be interesting… 🐼

GET TO KNOW THE OC ASKS

1. What kind of person is your OC in a crisis? Are they calm and collected? Do they panic? Or are they chronically the cause?

2. Is your OC a loner or a social butterfly? Are they satisfied with how they come across to other people?

3. What is your OC's financial status? Are they just scraping by, making enough to live comfortably, or wealthy? Has there ever been a drastic change in their status? If so, what happened?

4. Does your OC have a failed friendship or relationship they still think about? What happened? Is it an unresolved regret or is there a chance for reconciliation?

5. Does your OC have a signature weapon and/or attack? How long did they train to master it?

6. Does your OC know magic? Were they born with magical ability or did they train to acquire it? What is their favorite type of magic? Least favorite?

7. Does your OC like their natural hair color or do they dye it? What styles do they prefer?

8. What was your OC's most embarrassing moment? Does it still bother them or are they able to shrug it off?

9. Is your OC laid back or do they thrive on drama? What role do they play in their group of friends/associates?

10. Is your OC sentimental or pragmatic? Do they keep mementos or only what they need to survive? Have they always been this way or did something happen to make them change?

11. What does your OC believe in? God(s)? Monsters? Love? The power of unbreakable bonds of friendship to overcome any obstacle? The ability of money to open any door? Or are they indifferent?

12. Is your OC cynical or optimistic? Who or what shaped their outlook on life?

13. How important are romantic relationships to your OC? Do they prefer casual sex, short flings, or long term relationships? Do they want to get married or are they content with what they have? Or do they have no interest in romance whatsoever?

14. How important is friendship to your OC? Do they prefer to have one or two close friends or a large group of casual friends? Or do they prefer their own company over that of others?

15. What places hold significant meaning or memories for your OC? Do they have a positive or negative association with those places?

16. How does your OC make money? Do they have a respectible profession or work a series of odd jobs? Are they a criminal? Or do they get creative in the pursuit of coin?

17. Does your OC have an enemy? What happened between them? Is it mutual or one-sided? Is it petty or serious? Is one party seeking revenge? Does one person want the other dead or are they content to hate them from afar? 

18. Has your OC ever had a prophecy made about them? Was it a big deal or did they ignore it? Was it straightforward or cryptic? Did it ever come to pass or did they circumvent it?

19. Has your OC ever had an experience with the paranormal or the divine? What happened? Was it a one time encounter or is it a normal part of their life? Did they find it terrifying or thrilling?

20. Has your OC ever done something terrible and lied about it? Did they run away or blame someone else for it? How long did they maintain the lie and did the truth ever come out?

From pinned post, number 14? :')

How important is friendship to your OC? Do they prefer to have one or two close friends or a large group of casual friends? Or do they prefer their own company over that of others?

I’m the one who makes Riley catastrophize over everything that can go wrong with his relationships, so yeah, I’d say friendship is very important to me. Without that, Riley’d be so alone, and I hate imagining that but it’s true. And I like having a few close friends- they’re not as likely to leave you. 🐼

That is infactual. 👔

That’s not a word, Flint. And the more friends, the better for adventures! 🌹

Incorrect, then. Riley would still have us, Laddie and his family if his friends left- however ignorant his parents are. I myself prefer a few close friends. 👔

I guess… 🐼

I think having friends in general is awesome, and Riley’s friends do help him and all of us feel better. 💚

Just wanted everyone to see this. 🐼

OMG, he really is too cute! 💚

He is quite adorable, I must say. 👔

This dog is the bravest too, always protecting Riley! 🌹

Why is your thumb covering the bottom, Lev? 🐼

Oopsies! 💚

#8 from the Get To Know The OCs list 👀

What was your OC's most embarrassing moment? Does it still bother them or are they able to shrug it off?

Oh, jeez. Seriously? Fine, I guess I’ll go first to get it over with. Mine was yesterday. I popped into Reese’s room to ask him something and he was mumbling my name in his sleep. I sunk out fast, but it was so embarrassing. 🐼

Sorry. I talk in my sleep? And I have things that I’d rather not revisit. Am I allowed to skip? 🌹

No, we should honor the askbox by answering everything the best we can. My most embarrassing moment was when I convinced Riley he should confess to his high school crush, who rejected him in the hallway and then got a girlfriend a few weeks later and we had to watch when she’d come over with him and Riley’s other friends and they would go to the side and he shoved his tongue- But I’m over it now. 💚

Uhh, please don’t say more! 🐼

[Beckett shudders.]

I never embarrass myself because I’m always perfectly poised and poignant. 👔

Hmmm… Number 3 on the OC Asks list- I’m kinda curious 👀

What is your OC's financial status? Are they just scraping by, making enough to live comfortably, or wealthy? Has there ever been a drastic change in their status? If so, what happened?

Ah, this question. As we are just facets of Riley, his finances are technically ours as well. 👔

Yeah, and it’s not a lot. Riley is technically below the poverty line. Literally the minimum wage rate of $12 an hour would be better than what he gets each month from SSI. And that makes me work overtime because I have to make sure he’s aware of that fact and not to get complacent because it’s where he’s at right now. It could always get worse. 🐼

Hello my friend 🙏🍉 I am Ahmed. I used to live with my family, my father, my elderly mother, and they suffer from chronic diseases. My mother had open-heart surgery on October 7, the first day of the war. I used to work fishing on a large boat. Everything was destroyed, and now I am injured from the bombing, my house is destroyed, and my children and I have nothing left. Children suffer from diseases due to lack of hygiene and unhealthy food. Please donate and support my campaign and help me and my family escape from the war of extermination. Have mercy on us, please 🙏😭

Donate of you can

Reblog my pin post 😓

You can save our life 💔 https://gofund.me/315b0b3c

OOC: Please support! 🇵🇸

[The Sides are sitting on the couch in the mindscape, each having different reactions. Beckett paces, muttering under his breath. Lev watches worriedly as he sits with Flint. Flint is typing on a laptop. Reese speaks up, looking at Beckett.]

What is it? 🌹

It’s everything, everything is a mess! 🐼

[Flint looks up.]

“Everything” can’t be wrong. There must be a more specific cause of concern, Beckett. 👔

I’m just really scared. 🐼

It’s okay, let’s just see if anyone leaves us any asks to get your mind off it. 💚

Hello!

Hey…

Don’t be shy, virg! They seem to have an anxiety as well.

And a creativity.

Oh, hey L.

Greetings.

How do we do those fancy colored text? Sure would make it easier for our followers to tell us apart. 🌹

Yup, definitely. Anyways, hi guys! 💚

Hello. 👔

Sup. Feel free to stick around if you like us. We’re just dealing with some stuff right now so I’m not exactly “chill”, because I’m internally freaking out and therefore, so’s Riley. 🐼

<ooc: forgot to add this to many other ask, sorry> [ @keeping-up-with-the-sanders ]

Yes, thanks! 💚

Go follow, everyone! They seem cool. 🐼

Hey, we finally figured out how to make our text colored, so this is how we’re going to write posts and answer asks from now on. This is Beckett by the way.

Hey, it’s Lev!

Reese here, handsome as always!

And this will be my chosen color. It’s simple and to the point, like myself.