Give Ellie a moment of weakness that has nothing to do with you. Perhaps she has nightmares (a nod to canon). Perhaps she cries silently, thinking you’re asleep. The "fix" is that you catch her being ordinary, scared, or sad. The power dynamic shifts. You are no longer the worshipper; you are the witness. Example Fix Line: "For the first time, Ellie didn't look like the girl who had every hallway conversation under control. She looked like a person who had forgotten to take off her boots before curling into a ball at the foot of your bed." 2. The Consent Conundrum (Don't Just "Pretend to Sleep") The original broken version relies on a passive protagonist. The "fix" demands agency.
"Who would I tell? You're the one everyone idolizes." ellie idol sister sleeps in your room while au fix
Instead of freezing, you initiate a low-stakes, high-trust interaction. Ask a simple, non-romantic question in the dark: "Ellie? Do you want the extra pillow?" or "You're shaking. Is it the cold or something else?" This gives her permission to be vulnerable without forcing a love confession. 3. The Morning After (No Vanishing Acts) The cardinal sin of the broken AU is the silent escape at dawn. Give Ellie a moment of weakness that has
(turning on your side, risking everything): "Hey. The floor looks miserable. Just get up here." The "fix" is that you catch her being