Ben and Callum, the au aesthetic thread no one asked for :

Footballers AU. Ben and Callum are premier league footballers, playing together, training together, but no one knows they’re together, together.

Robbery AU. Imagine the way Callum came onto the square. The shooting with Mick. But imagine Ben was involved. And it was something they did constantly for “fun”. Callum wants out. Ben gets hurt when it all goes wrong because Callum’s heart isn’t in it anymore.

Boxing AU. They’re amateur boxers. Callum does it because it makes Jonno happy. Ben does it because Phil doesn’t moan and the money is good. They’ve never met. Until they’re across the ring from each other.

Carnival Date AU : Ben wins Callum a teddy on the “hook a duck”, they go on the Ferris wheel and on the ghost ride (which does frighten Ben but he’ll never admit that!)

Spies AU. They’re often across the globe together, defeating bad guys and solving top secret cases.

Pirates AU. Ben and Callum are pirates on a dark ship. Callum is scared. Ben pretends not to be. They’ve seen a lot of weird things. They’ve got a lot of treasure.

Titanic AU. There’s not many lifeboats. They’re separated. Neither knows if the other one is alive or dead.

Wedding AU. The day everyone is waiting for. There’s tears. Phil makes a speech. Lexi has an important role. Ian caters for FREE. Stuart finally hugs Ben and calls him “bruv”. It’s a LOT.

War AU. The letters from home get them through, the treats, the chocolate bars at Christmas. But every single day is harder than the previous. Not knowing whether they’ll live or die. But at least they have each other.

Villain AU. There’s a new bad guy in town and it’s up to superhero Callum to stop him and his crimes.

Star Crossed Lovers AU. A chance meeting, families at war, love despite the consequences.