This Week's Pairing: Artie and Blaine
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I've volunteered as a part-time mod for this lovely comm - - and my role will be to introduce a prompt for discussion, fic, art, or whatever for a different pairing each week. So here's my first attempt (bear with me as I'm not all that great with internet stuff and this is my very first mod role! So I'm learning as we go, and hope we all have fun with this!).
Our first pairing will be: Artie and Blaine
It seemed to me that Artie was the most welcoming male New Direction when Blaine joined, clapping along with "It's Not Unusual" and not being quite as obviously cold as the other boys when Mr. Shu announced he was joining. Artie also sang backup on "Last Friday Night." And, of course, he loved Blaine's audition.
Any thoughts on how these two juniors might mix as friends or lovers this year, senior year and/or beyond, given both their personalities and pasts? Post any drabbles, head canon, fan art, story links, or whatever you'd like to share about Blartie/Artaine/Abranderson/Anderbrams here!
Here's some prompts to get you started, or make up your own:
1. Artie is concerned on opening night when Blaine confesses he failed in his director's assignment to have his sexual awakening for the sake of his art. He volunteers to "help Blaine out" backstage.
2. After Kurt breaks up with him, Blaine is despondent alone at McKinley. Artie commiserates ... in whatever manner you wish, as a friend who knows what it's like to be heartbroken ... or more?
3. Fluffy Artie and Blaine, shopping together or trading 'fashion tips.'
Also, here's a list of Artie/Blaine stories on Fanfiction.net for inspiration and enjoyment...
1. Romantics by Emma CS Me: "Artie is very, very captivated by Blaine's audition. But that's all, right?" Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,563 - Updated: 11-1-11 - Published: 10-30-11.
2. Meant To Be by ilovethesoundsof violins: "It's, like, practically scientifically bound to happen between you and Kurt," Artie told Blaine. "You can't fight biology." Klaine romance, Kartie/Blartie bromance. Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,583 - Published: 10-11-11 - - Complete
3. Wizard Seeking Rogue by Jakia: “Artie reaches out to New Direction's newest member, and finds that a little kindness goes a long way. Artie Blaine friendship.” Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,042 - Published: 9-28-11 - Complete
4. Forbidden Fruit by ArianaVampireQueen: “Glee Cast watches Twilight.” Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,043 - Published: 8-16-11 Complete
5. Spies by Emma CS Me: “Artie just friended the guy he spied on sort of dating one of his friends. It's not meant to get so complicated from that. Facebook!fic.” Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,984 - Published: 11-23-10 - Complete