Post by newwwwusername on Dec 17, 2023 21:14:53 GMT
Full title on AO3 : I Should've Kept My Mouth Shut
Chronology : Post-Movie 1
Background relationship : Deuce/Cleo (past)
Headcanons : Aroace!Frankie, Autistic!Frankie, Frankie has chronic pain
Upon realizing their orientation, Frankie had been doing a lot of research into aromanticism and asexuality. For how naturally smart they were, none of the parts of their brain had been too knowledgeable on the subject, as they mostly existed before those terms were even really a thing.
They didn't mind the research. They always loved learning new things, especially when it helped them understand themself better. They felt similarly when they'd first popped into existence and found out what nonbinary meant, as well as when they'd done a deep dive of research on Autism, or when they had gone down a rabbit hole learning about chronic pain. This was just another one of those things.
In their research, they came across the concept of queerplatonic relationships and something clicked in their mind then and there. It more or less had all the same benefits of a romantic relationship, but without the expectation of romantic feelings involved. It was perfect. This could be the thing to help with the loneliness they'd been feeling ever since they learned that they couldn't find love like most people did.
There was one issue, though. While queerplatonic relationships were not strictly limited to people within the aromantic spectrum, it was definitely most common and accepted there. They didn't know any other aromantic people, at least not in real life, so they'd be limited to finding alloromantic people who would like the idea, which would surely be hard.
They tabled the idea for a bit and tried not to think too much on it, sure that it was just unattainable. In fact, it didn't take forefront in their mind until they started getting closer with Cleo, which they never would've expected in a million years. She was great, and the two were becoming really fast, close friends. More importantly, she was finally actually over Deuce and didn't seem to be looking for another romantic relationship at that time.
As they grew closer, Cleo said more and more things that made Frankie think they could actually have a chance at being in a queerplatonic relationship with the mummy. Wouldn't that be something? They were nervous to ask, but they eventually decided to just bite the bullet- Over text, though. That would be easier.
frankie._.stein : There is a very specific thought running through my mind right now.
frankie._.stein : Or, well, it's *been* running through my head for a while now.
Cleo looked at the message in confusion. She had no clue what Frankie was talking about, but it was probably okay, so she nudged them to elaborate. That was how things tended to work with Frankie, she'd learned. They'd speak in rather cryptic terms until she brought them back to Earth and asked for them to explain, which they appreciated. It was certainly more grace than most people gave them when it came to their communication issues.
youre.in.de.nile : whats up
frankie._.stein : Promise you won't yell at me?
youre.in.de.nile : franks ill never yell at u promise
youre.in.de.nile : whats going on
Unsure of how to word it exactly, Frankie swiped away from the social media app and went to their web browser. They typed in queerplatonic relationship meaning and screenshotted the first accurate thing that came up. Then, they swiped back to their social media and sent the photo.
*frankie._.stein sent a photo*
Cleo opened the message and was a bit confused to find a paragraph of text, but promptly read it.
Queerplatonic relationship
Queerplatonic relationships and queerplatonic partnerships are committed intimate relationships which are not romantic in nature. They may differ from usual close friendships by having more explicit commitment, validation, status, structure, and norms, similar to a conventional romantic relationship.
As Cleo was processing the new information, she got a notification that Frankie had sent her another message, which they quickly went to read.
frankie._.stein : What if..?
Cleo swallowed thickly. They knew what the monster was saying. They were... Asking her to do this queerplatonic relationship thing with them. She was honored, but... Well, she just didn't really get it, and also she couldn't see herself in what sounded basically like a relationship with Frankie.
youre.in.de.nile : it sounds beautiful
frankie._.stein : But..?
youre.in.de.nile : I'm not 100% sure about it
Frankie suddenly felt extremely embarrassed. They knew Cleo well enough to know that was just her polite way of turning them down. They felt silly for having thought they had an actual chance at this. Of course they didn't! It was Cleo. Besides, they should've known that it wouldn't be that simple. They've probably ruined everything now...
frankie._.stein : Okay!
frankie._.stein : It was just a silly, dumb little idea anyway.
Cleo frowned as she read that. She didn't think it was silly or dumb. Even though she wasn't reciprocating the idea, she was flattered that Frankie thought to ask her, of all people.
youre.in.de.nile : i didnt think it was silly or dumb
frankie._.stein : I should go to bed. You should, too. It's late.
frankie._.stein : I'm sorry I made everything weird 😅 Just forget I said anything, okay?
youre.in.de.nile : u didnt make anything weird
frankie._.stein : Goodnight.
youre.in.de.nile : ok
gn franks luv u
Frankie threw their phone across their bed and slammed their face into their pillow. God, they were such an idiot. Seriously, what were they even thinking? They should've just been content with their friendships. They should've just kept their fucking mouth shut and never asked anything to begin with. Everything was going to be weird with Cleo now, and it was all their fault.
They shouldn't have been so upset over it, really. They should've known that Cleo wouldn't reciprocate their weird, aromantic desires. They should've known that this wouldn't have gone the way they would've hoped. Besides, people got rejected all the time. It wasn't a big deal. Really, they were just being selfish for getting so worked up over things not going their way.
They tried their best to just fall asleep. They surely wouldn't have to think about this if they were asleep.
One thing was for sure- They wouldn't be asking anyone that question ever again.
Chronology : Post-Movie 1
Background relationship : Deuce/Cleo (past)
Headcanons : Aroace!Frankie, Autistic!Frankie, Frankie has chronic pain
Upon realizing their orientation, Frankie had been doing a lot of research into aromanticism and asexuality. For how naturally smart they were, none of the parts of their brain had been too knowledgeable on the subject, as they mostly existed before those terms were even really a thing.
They didn't mind the research. They always loved learning new things, especially when it helped them understand themself better. They felt similarly when they'd first popped into existence and found out what nonbinary meant, as well as when they'd done a deep dive of research on Autism, or when they had gone down a rabbit hole learning about chronic pain. This was just another one of those things.
In their research, they came across the concept of queerplatonic relationships and something clicked in their mind then and there. It more or less had all the same benefits of a romantic relationship, but without the expectation of romantic feelings involved. It was perfect. This could be the thing to help with the loneliness they'd been feeling ever since they learned that they couldn't find love like most people did.
There was one issue, though. While queerplatonic relationships were not strictly limited to people within the aromantic spectrum, it was definitely most common and accepted there. They didn't know any other aromantic people, at least not in real life, so they'd be limited to finding alloromantic people who would like the idea, which would surely be hard.
They tabled the idea for a bit and tried not to think too much on it, sure that it was just unattainable. In fact, it didn't take forefront in their mind until they started getting closer with Cleo, which they never would've expected in a million years. She was great, and the two were becoming really fast, close friends. More importantly, she was finally actually over Deuce and didn't seem to be looking for another romantic relationship at that time.
As they grew closer, Cleo said more and more things that made Frankie think they could actually have a chance at being in a queerplatonic relationship with the mummy. Wouldn't that be something? They were nervous to ask, but they eventually decided to just bite the bullet- Over text, though. That would be easier.
frankie._.stein : There is a very specific thought running through my mind right now.
frankie._.stein : Or, well, it's *been* running through my head for a while now.
Cleo looked at the message in confusion. She had no clue what Frankie was talking about, but it was probably okay, so she nudged them to elaborate. That was how things tended to work with Frankie, she'd learned. They'd speak in rather cryptic terms until she brought them back to Earth and asked for them to explain, which they appreciated. It was certainly more grace than most people gave them when it came to their communication issues.
youre.in.de.nile : whats up
frankie._.stein : Promise you won't yell at me?
youre.in.de.nile : franks ill never yell at u promise
youre.in.de.nile : whats going on
Unsure of how to word it exactly, Frankie swiped away from the social media app and went to their web browser. They typed in queerplatonic relationship meaning and screenshotted the first accurate thing that came up. Then, they swiped back to their social media and sent the photo.
*frankie._.stein sent a photo*
Cleo opened the message and was a bit confused to find a paragraph of text, but promptly read it.
Queerplatonic relationship
Queerplatonic relationships and queerplatonic partnerships are committed intimate relationships which are not romantic in nature. They may differ from usual close friendships by having more explicit commitment, validation, status, structure, and norms, similar to a conventional romantic relationship.
As Cleo was processing the new information, she got a notification that Frankie had sent her another message, which they quickly went to read.
frankie._.stein : What if..?
Cleo swallowed thickly. They knew what the monster was saying. They were... Asking her to do this queerplatonic relationship thing with them. She was honored, but... Well, she just didn't really get it, and also she couldn't see herself in what sounded basically like a relationship with Frankie.
youre.in.de.nile : it sounds beautiful
frankie._.stein : But..?
youre.in.de.nile : I'm not 100% sure about it
Frankie suddenly felt extremely embarrassed. They knew Cleo well enough to know that was just her polite way of turning them down. They felt silly for having thought they had an actual chance at this. Of course they didn't! It was Cleo. Besides, they should've known that it wouldn't be that simple. They've probably ruined everything now...
frankie._.stein : Okay!
frankie._.stein : It was just a silly, dumb little idea anyway.
Cleo frowned as she read that. She didn't think it was silly or dumb. Even though she wasn't reciprocating the idea, she was flattered that Frankie thought to ask her, of all people.
youre.in.de.nile : i didnt think it was silly or dumb
frankie._.stein : I should go to bed. You should, too. It's late.
frankie._.stein : I'm sorry I made everything weird 😅 Just forget I said anything, okay?
youre.in.de.nile : u didnt make anything weird
frankie._.stein : Goodnight.
youre.in.de.nile : ok
gn franks luv uFrankie threw their phone across their bed and slammed their face into their pillow. God, they were such an idiot. Seriously, what were they even thinking? They should've just been content with their friendships. They should've just kept their fucking mouth shut and never asked anything to begin with. Everything was going to be weird with Cleo now, and it was all their fault.
They shouldn't have been so upset over it, really. They should've known that Cleo wouldn't reciprocate their weird, aromantic desires. They should've known that this wouldn't have gone the way they would've hoped. Besides, people got rejected all the time. It wasn't a big deal. Really, they were just being selfish for getting so worked up over things not going their way.
They tried their best to just fall asleep. They surely wouldn't have to think about this if they were asleep.
One thing was for sure- They wouldn't be asking anyone that question ever again.