be the place + extras
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The world crashes into them first thing in the morning when there’s a non-optional request for a meeting with the court officials.
They insist on calling Wilhelm by his title, which puts him on edge to start. He gave up the title of Crown Prince, but he’s still a hereditary prince with a couple of dukedoms that stick to him because of his birth. Then the court slices him with that edge when Jan-Olof says, “We need to discuss how to handle Mr. Eriksson’s upcoming royal visit.”
Wilhelm’s hand goes tight on his knee. Simon sees his knuckles go white. Simon reaches over and puts his hand over Wilhelm’s, presses his fingers into Wilhelm’s knuckles, rubbing a small slow circle. “Oh?” Simon says.
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After winning an award, Simon attends his first royal reception as a guest. They deal with the fallout.
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- Part 1 of Simon at the palace
- Part 1 of be the place + extras
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When Wilhelm has the space, he likes to take his time. Simon helps him go even longer.
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- Part 2 of be the place + extras
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Simon wants Wilhelm to have all of the experiences his royal upbringing denied him. Like a sweet, uncomplicated first time.
Or: Wilhelm and Simon fail to have a threesome
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- Part 3 of be the place + extras
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A message from Wilhelm, one that brings his heart rate back up: Everyone is fine. Call me first. DON’T go on the internet
The call connects. “Wille?”
“Hi, sweetheart, I’m almost there. Just wait for me,” Wilhelm says.
“Wait, I don’t… what happened?”
There’s a moment of silence.
“There’s a news story,” Wilhelm says. Simon’s hand tightens on the phone. “They found out August took the video.” Fuck. How? It’s been ten years. The story didn’t die, because the story never dies, it lingers in the cultural consciousness and pops up like a beach ball whenever someone needs an object lesson to support their crusade. Their tape has been cited in tightening online privacy laws, in denying ISPs neutrality on delivering internet access, in debates on influencer families and the ethics of famous children.
Somehow, despite that, he didn't think the truth would get out.
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This fic is in a shared universe and stands alone.
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- Part 2 of Simon at the palace
- Part 4 of be the place + extras
- Part 12 of phnelt's phaves