A collection of oneshots set before, during, and after the events of Hey, Blue. These stories explore the characters’ lives beyond the main plot, focusing primarily on Marley, Emrys, Emma, and Xi, with a few others making appearances. Themes will align with Hey, Blue, with some lighter or darker in tone. Oneshots will dive into: - The Past: How characters met, their relationships outside the main story. - The Present: What other characters are doing during Hey, Blue, insights into their jobs, lives, and the magic system. - The Future: Evolving relationships, living situations, and magic development. (Since each chapter is a different one-shot, it will include its own CW at the begining. Some oneshots will continue chapters from Hey, Blue and will be marked accordingly.) "-----The pill was bitter in his mouth, but Marley swallowed it down with the water Emrys offered, the cool liquid easing the sharp burn in his throat, though it did little for the deeper ache. Emrys must’ve grabbed the water when he went downstairs, always thinking ahead, always taking care of him. Emrys sat on the edge of the bed, one hand resting on Marley’s shoulder, the other gently brushing through his hair. "I’ll stay right here," he murmured, his voice a soft hum against the low thrum of Marley’s racing pulse. "You don’t have to worry. Just breathe." Marley took a deeper inhale, tried to ignore how it stuttered, each breath catching in his throat, each breath a shard of glass in his lungs."