1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
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it’s been waiting for you by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
24 Aug 2023
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Lucy’s not naïve; she knows she’ll likely always have moments where she feels out of place and like she doesn’t belong. No matter how talented she might be, a city like London doesn’t wait for anyone. But there are also moments when she thinks this little corner of London was waiting for her, on Portland Row with Lockwood and George. She knows they feel it too.
Something she didn’t even know she was missing seamlessly slid into place the first day she stepped over the threshold of 35 Portland Row, the first time she argued with George, the first time Lockwood grinned at her across the living room, the first time she walked up the creaky steps to her attic.
She might not be able to claim all of London, but this house, these two boys? They were waiting for her, and being with them is like finding a missing puzzle piece, as comforting as a nap on a Sunday afternoon or a hot cup of tea on a rainy morning.
---Or: Lucy's first months in London, as she gets to know the city and realizes Portland Row and Lockwood and George are her home.
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- Part 1 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 1 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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never miss a beat by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
30 Sep 2023
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Clearly their usual routine and even biscuits and tea weren’t going to cut it tonight. Desperate times called for desperate measures, and Lucy impulsively came up with a plan.
“There is one thing we could try.” Lucy stood up and flicked on the radio, fiddling with it until she reached the pop station and turned up the volume.
“Luce?” Lockwood questioned, looking at her curiously.
“We could have a dance party,” she said sheepishly.
Now both boys were staring at her skeptically.
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A tough case leads Lucy to make an unorthodox suggestion, and a Portland Row kitchen dance party ensues.
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- Part 2 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 3 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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fell down a rabbit hole by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
08 Nov 2023
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The first time had been a complete accident; the second time unintentional. Even three times could have been considered a coincidence. However, after the fourth and then the fifth time Lockwood woke up next to Lucy on the library sofa, he had to admit that a pattern was emerging.
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Lucy and Lockwood start accidentally cuddling and taking naps together. And then Lockwood finds himself tumbling down a rabbit hole of feelings he's completely unprepared for.
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- Part 3 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 1 of we found wonderland
- Part 4 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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turning out my empty pockets by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
14 Aug 2024
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Over the past several months, they had developed a habit of napping together several afternoons a week. The first few times, they’d fallen asleep together on the library sofa by accident, but then, for reasons Lucy still didn’t quite understand, taking naps together quickly became a purposeful endeavor. Soon, it was their new normal.
She found she didn’t mind it. It turned out sleeping next to someone else was quite cozy. Lockwood didn’t snore, he was always very polite, and she was getting more rest. Being wrapped up in the circle of arms also always made her feel safe and cared for.
She’d grown to cherish this time with him, even if it was still a bit perplexing how they’d ended up here.
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Things are going well for Lucy, until a trip home and the arrival of someone new at Lockwood & Co. makes her question everything.
Companion fic from Lucy's POV to fell down a rabbit hole.
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- Part 4 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 2 of we found wonderland
- Part 5 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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if you live like that, you live with ghosts by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
26 Oct 2023
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Lucy should have seen the signs right away. After all, she witnessed her own sisters sick with the flu an absurd number of times. However, it was the coldest week of the year in London, and she was trapped in her flat with only the Skull and her own misery for company, so she decided a bit of resentment was warranted.
“You’re looking pretty pathetic, even for you, Lucy.”
She made a noise of acknowledgement in the Skull’s direction.
“I don’t even remember what it’s like to have a body, and I can tell this is bad.”
She grunted again. He kept yammering on.
“Lucy, I’m completely unqualified to be your nursemaid. Death is really my specialty, as you know.”
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In the middle of the Black Winter, Lucy comes down with the flu, and an unexpected person shows up at her door to help.
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- Part 5 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 7 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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picking up the pieces by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
14 Apr 2024
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George was low on food, sleep, and patience. While nothing could be done about the latter two at the moment, satisfying his hunger was something he could accomplish.
He was busy critically evaluating his pizza options when he heard the voice that made him stop in his tracks. He would recognize that accent anywhere.
Quickly, he craned his head to the side to confirm that, yes, three people ahead of him in line was none other than Lucy Caryle. He had no idea how he’d missed her when he entered the tiny shop. Perhaps the lack of her presence in his daily life had made her feel more like a ghost than a living, breathing girl who still lived in London.
A girl who still lived in London and hadn’t bothered to pick up the phone or write in two months.
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Lucy's gone, and George is the one who has to pick up the pieces. Two months into the Black Winter, they unexpectedly run into each other at a familiar place.
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- Part 6 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 8 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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it's 2 a.m. in my room (i think of you) by menina123 for TinCanTelephone
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
28 Nov 2023
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Lockwood found himself wondering what Lucy was doing right now. Was she also laying awake in her bed? Was she out on a case? While she was in the same city, she might as well have been halfway across the world for how far the distance felt. She was always out of reach, whether it was in his dreams or in his waking hours.
This had been Lockwood's life for three months: work (too much), sleep (poorly), eat (not enough), think about Lucy (both too much and never enough). Rinse and repeat, day after day.
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Three late nights in Lockwood’s life during the Black Winter.
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- Part 7 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 9 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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don't want you to go by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
22 Nov 2023
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The door creaked open, and after so many months of separation, there she was—Lucy Carlyle, right in front of him.
“Hey Lucy.” Lockwood gave her a grin, hoping it would help sooth his own nerves.
Meanwhile, she was staring at him like he was a ghost. And well, he had been a bit of a ghost without her, as much as it pained him to admit it.
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After their conversation in Lucy’s flat during The Creeping Shadow, Lucy and Lockwood go on an unintentional date.
Follow up fic to fell down a rabbit hole.
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- Part 8 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 3 of we found wonderland
- Part 10 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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are we in the clear yet? by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. (TV), Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud
20 Sep 2023
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Twenty stitches.
That’s how many sutures and staples it took to piece Lockwood’s chest back together after it had been ripped apart.
Lucy hadn’t even been back at Lockwood & Co. for five weeks, and now she was living her worst nightmare, sitting next to Lockwood in a dreary hospital room.
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- Part 9 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 12 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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this love came back to me by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
21 Jan 2024
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It turned out that finding a time to talk to Lucy—when Lockwood wasn’t concerned about making her cry again, she wasn’t annoyed with him, they weren’t surrounded by other people, in the middle of a dangerous situation, or completely exhausted—was much more difficult than he anticipated.
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Lockwood has a plan for everything, but lately plans have been failing him. While Lucy's back at Lockwood & Co., everything he wants is somehow both so close and so far away.
Or: five times Lockwood tried to talk to Lucy about their relationship and one time he actually succeeded.
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- Part 10 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 13 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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read you like a magazine by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. (TV), Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud
27 Aug 2023
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Anthony Lockwood: “My Style”: see fashion pull out, center pages
“A style profile?” Lucy managed to get out. “Of you?”
“Thank you for the glowing compliment, Luce,” Lockwood said, a bit miffed.
George was practically crying, but eventually managed to speak. “Lockwood, how long have you been buttering up some poor sod at the Times to be considered for this?”
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Or: The story behind Lockwood's fashion pull out at the end of The Empty Grave and the coordinating interview that's a bit more personal than he bargained for (in which he also thinks about Lucy a totally normal amount, as is his way).
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- Part 11 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 14 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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these memories follow you around by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
24 Sep 2023
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The first few times Lucy kissed Lockwood were shy, tentative things. A bit fumbling and clumsy, if she was honest.
However, that didn't stop her from reliving each memory before she fell asleep every night, hiding her face in her pillow and resisting the urge to scream. While she knew that neither she nor Lockwood had much relationship experience, they were figuring it out slowly and on their own terms. That felt good. It felt right.
But today—today was different.
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Or: Lucy and Lockwood get a chance at being the inexperienced, awkward teenagers they deserve to be.
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- Part 12 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 15 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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finally clean by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
11 Jul 2024
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Many things had changed in recent weeks, but one of the strangest developments was that Lockwood & Co. took proper days off now. Everyone had agreed that a bit of a break was warranted, and now there were days on their agency calendar clearly marked in red ink, free from cases or appointments with clients.
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After The Empty Grave, the team takes the day off and attempts to learn how to relax. Lucy and Lockwood finally make time to pick the apples at Portland Row.
(Written for the Locklyle Week Prompt "Rain/storm.")Series
- Part 13 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 16 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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burnt toast, sunday by menina123 for SciroccoOrion
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
17 Jan 2024
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In the past, they’ve both been more comfortable with actions than words—tea and toast, a treasured necklace, Lockwood’s arm around her shoulders, walking by each other’s side through every danger. Who needed words when they said so much in the silence?
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Lucy and Lockwood, a few months post-TEG, learning how to put words to it all.
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- Part 14 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 17 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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we never go out of style by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
07 Sep 2023
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“Lucy, come on,” Lockwood coaxed. He was sitting on the edge of the bed in her room, while she hid in the tiny ensuite bathroom. “Come out so I can see your dress.”
“No,” she said, glumly staring at her reflection in the small mirror. “I never should have listened to Holly, Lockwood. This is truly atrocious.”
“I’m sure it looks great, Luce. You can always take it back if you really don’t like it.”
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Lockwood comforts Lucy after a shopping trip with Holly goes a bit off the rails.
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- Part 15 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 22 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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love thorns all over this rose by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
17 Sep 2024
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Lockwood tapped the rolled up magazine in his hands against his thigh. “We’re in the papers today.”
“Shouldn’t that make you happy?”
“Ah. Usually. But this time it’s not the agency. It’s us. You and me.”
“What?” Lucy scrambled to sit up fully.
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After an unflattering article is published in a gossip magazine, Lucy and Lockwood deal with the fallout.
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- Part 16 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 23 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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places we can't be found by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
26 Sep 2024
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Lucy couldn’t stop herself from flinching at the sight of cameras as they exited the cab and entered the fundraiser. Lights flashed in their direction, and she had to brace herself not to run. It felt like a bad sign for the night ahead. At least Lockwood’s picture perfect, megawatt smile compensated for her own urge to scowl.
“What a scene,” Lockwood murmured, giving a casual wave.
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After an upsetting article in a gossip magazine, Lockwood & Lucy attend a fancy party.
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- Part 17 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 24 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)
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every night with us is like a dream by menina123
Fandoms: Lockwood & Co. - Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. (TV)
29 Sep 2024
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“Look who just walked in,” Jane groaned, as she nodded towards the door.
“Oh my God,” Maisie squealed, sinking down in her seat. Even the blonde curls hanging over her face couldn’t disguise her furtive glance towards the entrance.
Hyacinth blatantly swiveled around, only for the other girl to yank on her arm to stop her. “Stop! Do you want them to see you looking?” Maisie hissed, watching the pair getting in line to order. “It’s Anthony Lockwood and Lucy Carlyle!”
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Three outsider run ins with Lockwood & Lucy post-TEG.
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- Part 18 of 1989 (lockwood & co.’s version)
- Part 25 of 1989 (lockwood & co's version) (extended version)