Every Time We Touch

Fest Schedule: 

Prompt claiming: January 24 to May 2, 2021
Collection open for posting: January 24 to May 2, 2021
Collection closes: May 2, 2021 (11:59 EST)

Links:

Sign-up spreadsheet

AO3 collection

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Rules: 

Sign-up: You sign up by claiming one or several prompts (episodes), which you commit to filling by claiming them. Leave a comment on the episode you want on the sign-up spreadsheet; make sure you include your AO3 username so we can verify that the fill matches the sign-up. You can claim up to 5 episodes. You can sign up/claim episodes any time between now and the end of the fest.

Creating: Art and Fic are both allowed and welcome in this event. Fic should be a minimum of 500 words, but beyond that it can be as long as you like. The fic should be set during or after the episode in question. Art should be at minimum a finished sketch and should have a visible connection to the episode you chose. The works need to focus on Sam and Dean having a "first time"/getting together in a romantic and/or sexual way, but this can be holding hands for the first time or going all the way to fifth base. Threesomes (or foursomes, or orgies) are also allowed as long as the focus is on Sam and Dean's relationship. 

Posting: Completed works should be posted in the AO3 collection for the event. You are welcome to link and share elsewhere as well, of course. The episode you created for should be identified in the tags or notes of your work.

FAQ:

What kinds of "first time" are allowed?

Your work can be about a first kiss, first date, or first time having sex—whatever works for you, as long as it’s some version of Sam and Dean getting together romantically and/or sexually.

Are any topics or ratings banned?
Nope, anything goes—just make sure to tag and warn appropriately.

 How closely should the work connect to the episode? Can it be AU?
The work should take place during or after the episode. Some canon divergence is perfectly fine within those boundaries. 

 What about episodes where Sam and Dean are separated? 
You can still sign up for those! Just be creative. For example, you could write about Sam or Dean fantasizing about the other for the first time.

 Are threesomes allowed?
Sure, as long as the focus is on Sam and Dean getting together. 

Can I submit something that I already created or posted prior to this event?
No, all works should be created specifically for this event.

 Can I claim multiple episodes? Can a single episode receive multiple works?
You can select up to five episodes to create for. A single episode can receive up to two works.

Feel free to ask further questions in the comments. Happy creating!