Fic: It's Always Open Season On Princesses Part 9

[elsiesnuffin]

Title: It's Always Open Season On Princesses Part 9
Spoilers: Through Season 2
Word Count: 2090
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Dan Harmon owns all of it.  Me-none.

AN: We're back to Jeff's POV here.  Thank you AGAIN to everyone who is reading!  I promise at some point Jeff and Annie might even interact here.  Probably.

Comments

[dearygirl]

Oooooh, I find it really interesting that Jeff would have anger toward Shirley and her disapproval of the situation. I feel like there are a lot of layers here between him being pissed at her and at the same time wanting to hear that he did the right thing and wanting to DO the right thing but also being disappointed when she actually tells him he did the right thing (as far as not going to Italy) because I think deep down he wants validation that this thing with Annie is not horrible and creepy. Dude's got issues and you've done a really amazing job at showing the complexity of what he's going through.

Plus it's a genuinely adorable Jeff/Shirley scene. They made cookie dough together to calm him down! Cutest, greatest visual ever. I love how you've included the other members of the study group in this so that I hardly even mind that Jeff and Annie haven't had any direct interaction for several chapters. Lol.

So back to Italy in the next chapter right? I can't wait to see what Annie's up to.

[elsiesnuffin]

Almost every story I've read in this fandom from Jeff's POV has him citing Shirley as a reason he won't go for it with Annie. Jeff wants to be liked and does want validation from people around him. I think the Jeff/Shirley dynamic is super interesting and we never see it. I just wanted the situation to play as realistically as I could. I'm glad you liked it! The idea of her treating him in basically the same manner she would If one of her sons was upset was too cute to pass up. Yes, we're going back to Italy next chapter. Thank you so much for reading!

[midtega]

Well, u done it again didn't have shirley in the door poll. I think I owe 20 bucks, oh we didn't bet on it. Ill go with another fic instead. Joking aside the conversation sure was suprising, but I'm going to stupidly predict that shirley's conversation will prompt jeff to seek out annie through a phone call or a real conversation. Before jeff does that, he will do some self loathing followed by determination to talk or see her, then more angst, followed by subtle reconnection and then hopefully happy payoffs. Bur knowing u I don't know ur plan, so I'm just going to go on blind faith(just like in real life) to see if j/a get their moment. So disregard my predictions and take comefort that the story has wonderful character devlopment ie shirley.and stupid jeff to make this fic compelling

[elsiesnuffin]

Stop predicting things or I really am going to start demanding monetary compensation ;) . I m about 1400 words into the jump rope fic and should be done by Friday. I'm glad you like this so far. Thank you for reading!

[midtega]

Hey I'm stubborn. One of these days my predictions will come true and then will see who's demanding monetary compensation. But all joking aside, its all good and thanks for the update on your other fic. Looking forward to it and the continuation of annie's adventure in italy.

[fangirl_101]

Wow. Was not expecting Shirley. It frustrates me to no end that Shirley thinks Jeff is bad for Annie. But hopefully Jeff will do some maturing and serious self-reflecting on all his issues and will prove that he can be good for her.

Disregarding that, this is a great Jeff/Shirley scene. Can't wait to get back to Annie!

[elsiesnuffin]

Nobody was expecting Shirley apparently. She's the (fanon) excuse given all the time for why he should stay away, so I just decided to go with it. Yes, she's frustrating, but her heart is in the right place. I think. Thanks for reading!

[thegrin]

LOVE IT !!!! It's always a pleasure to read Jeff's POV, he's such an interesting and complex character and the interaction between Jeff/Shirley was really well written and in character !
I can't wait to read more, great job <333

[elsiesnuffin]

Thank you so much! Jeff abd Shirley are a lot more fun to write than I thought they would be. They've got a ton of issues between them, but still get along really well. Thank you for reading.

[engelen]

I may be reading too much into it but, are you implying Jeff's bulimic? D: Jeff, don't do that you your esophagus!! You need to be pretty on the inside (literally) too!!
(I'm just kidding)

Also... I'm in a strange Jeff/Shirley kick. WHAT THE FLYING FUCK!?

And uh, I hope this doesn't sound shitty or anything, but I'm always more interested in what's going on with Jeff than with Annie :P It's not your fanfic or your style, I'm just like a carriage horse with those things that cover their eyes so they stay focused...

[elsiesnuffin]

He's not necessarily bulimic. I've eaten that much cookie dough in one sitting before and believe me, throwing up might not be a choice. I think you need to fully commit to what I'm only learning now as I've been writing this fic. You ship Jeff/ everyone. It's okay, I do to. I'm blaming it on my Joel- love.

Not shitty at all. I think it's partly because Annie is alone in another country and only has Rich to talk to and partly that you can't focus on things that aren't McHale-shaped ;). Thank you for reading!

[engelen]

Oh, I see. I've never even HAD cookie dough...

Also, you can't blame me for loving a dude whose face is practically an emoticon:

[elsiesnuffin]

He totally does go to the Nicholson place! Sooo creepy. The picture they use on 'My Stories' on 'The Soup' is a good example too.

You're joking about that cookie dough thing, right? Cuz...damn.