#blanket rec for all fics by the authors mentioned

[goingxmissing]

2023 fic reader highlights

thanks to mostlymaudlin for putting together this template. i'm going to enjoy rereading all of these over the next few days and using the floating ao3 comment box, which has significantly improved my life, and increased the unhinged nature of my comments.

Fic that made me laugh

Cool Things to Say to Your Soulmate by @powerful-owl & @love-leah • daniel ricciardo/max verstappen • a collection of soulmate AUs (everything em writes is hilarious, and this is full of heartache, miscommunication, and so many fun takes on the soulmate trope. delightful. haven't looked at geese the same way since.)

2. Fic that made me cry

one step closer and i'm real by @officialmood • daniel ricciardo/max verstappen • time travel, alternate universes (this fic is exquisite, every version of daniel that max meets is distinctly different and broke my heart in a multitude of ways. made my heart twist in the best way.)

3. Fic that gave me a story hangover

all this happened, more or less by multi21 • charles leclerc/max verstappen • social media, canon divergence (so much fun and so inspired! charles is a secret singer-songwriter, told through social media posts and devastating lyrics, le castellet is in my head at any given moment. went with this for story hangover because i thought about it for Days afterwards and then charles literally put his music on spotify. drop the escalier des fleurs content charles!!)

4. Fic I want to discuss book club style

playboy in the grotto by @freeuselandonorris • lando norris/oscar piastri • watersports (the pinnacle of horny romance: gross, filthy, desperate, fond. had to pause reading several times to rant about my favourite bits. need a book club to discuss the wider cinematic universe where they explore more kinks in the most tender way.)

5. Fic that got me a lil flustered

the fire is slowly dying by @strawberry-daiquiris • oscar piastri/mark webber • age difference, mentor/protégé (this is one of the most unhinged fics i've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. oscar is a total menace. scenes in this fic will stay with me Forever. i urge anyone to take a chance on the pairing if you're intrigued and FEAST.)

6. Fic by one of my favourite authors

jump right in by @strawberry-daiquiris • lando norris/oscar piastri • rule 63 (imagine your fiancée muses, 'what if lando was a girl and she'd never had an orgasm?' one day and then a couple of months later she's still working on a 100k+ masterpiece following the 2023 season where a third of the grid are women? i'm the luckiest. this fic is everything and i'm going to be LOST without it when it's finished.)

7. Fic I reread more than once

screen glows in a dark room by @hollywoodsargeant • oscar piastri/logan sargeant • phone sex, sex toys (steaming hot phone sex, not a single word wasted. the first fic i read for this pairing and i keep coming back to it and also the whole apex predator series. HIGHLY recommend checking these out for the Dynamics.)

8. Fic I sent to everyone I know

side by side in orbit by @glasscushion • lando norris/oscar piastri, max fewtrell/lando norris • cuckolding, voyeurism, open relationships (the concept is rancid and the vibes are UNMATCHED. this was delicious. as i said in my comment: when max feels spit pool beneath his tongue, when he forgets to breathe because he's so into what's happening in front of him. i felt that!!!!! immediate rec.)

9. Fic that made me fall in love with an author

i'll kiss you first by venerat • lando norris/oscar piastri • a/b/o (my first fic for this pairing, i read it on a Very Early train and my brain never recovered. you might be able to tell from my tumblr. me reading this fic over and over like: 😅. still can't see the word 'ripe' and not think about lando being a grotty omega. every fic by venerat is an absolute BANGER. hit that subscribe button, my friends!!)

thank you to all of the wonderful authors and creators who have shared their work in fandom this year. 2023 has been a feast <3

#fic rec #i tried to do this post without commentary but it was impossible #blanket rec for all fics by the authors mentioned #i only wish there had been more spaces but it was such a delight to use the prompts to really think about fics that fit #i've read basically no books and A Lot of fic this year sooooo #can't wait to lose my mind rereading all these!!!! #maxiel #max/daniel #lestappen #max/charles #landoscar #oscar/lando #loscar #logan/oscar #oscarmark #nortrell #fic #ao3 #about me

[mllekurtz]

Hello hello!! 🥰 for the fic rec asks?

Hiya friend! ♥

8) A fic that gives you warm, fuzzy feelings (If One Could Be Home) They'd Be Already There by DotyTakeThisDown

[link to the ask post]

#aka the other college au i mentioned in my previous answer #look. i'm not a holiday person. i don't like events and festivities. this 'christmas' fic though is perfect #you get that liminal feeling of being the only two people on campus over the holiday and slowly falling in love #i'm warm and fuzzy just thinking about it. blanket rec for all the cr fics by this author also! #thanks for the ask!! #critical role #shadowgast #fic recs #my fic recs

[baddestbittyontheblock]

patri guijarro fic recs

you are responsible for the content you consume‼️

✧*:·˚ hi everyone!! here is a list of all the fics that are my favs with tagged writers/authors ✧*:·˚

✧*:·˚ remember to like and reblog the works you enjoy in order to support each writer!! ✧*:·˚

✧*:·˚ however, make sure you read the information on each story themselves such as triggers & warnings ✧*:·˚

✧*:·˚ also, if you'd like me to remove your fic from this list, message me! ✧*:·˚

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my favs= ☆

౨ৎ super star ☆ by @magicfootballstuff patri guijarro x reader

-even big players get nervous before big finals. patri is no exception to that.

౨ৎ communication by ^ patri guijarro x reader

-you first meet patri at national camp.

౨ৎ holiday loving by @mapileonxputellas patri guijarro x reader | mentions of body image issues, suggestive language.

-the season finally drew to a close and despite the disappointment of the champions league final you were determined to relax for a week in ibiza before you had to start the preparation for the european championships with Spain.

౨ৎ terrified by @gagmewitha-spork patri guijarro x reader | a few swear words here and there, a little angsty, 2.2k

-reader is terrified of losing themselves if they fall too hard for patri. patri is convinced reader is going to break up with her.

౨ৎ always by @onlyhereforthestories patri guijarro x reader

-you had joined barcelona women’s team in the summer, you came from psg along with perades and played on the right wing so you didn’t know what kind of game time or competition you were going in to.

౨ৎ past, present, and future by ^ patri guijarro x reader

-to say you were excited about the upcoming break would be an understatement, it felt like you had been playing football for a year straight what with the season and the champions leagues games as well as the euro tournament over the summer. 

౨ৎ home for christmas by @cpheath patri guijarro x reader

-“i have a question,”

౨ৎ patri ficlet by @outsideratheart patri guijarro x reader

-“how do we get out?”

౨ৎ pink beanie girl by @femininefutbol patri guijarro x reader | 2.8k

-you are secretly dating patri guijarro and her teammates try to set you up with her

౨ৎ like a weighted blanket by @redhairedwolfwitch patri guijarro x reader

-falling asleep before dinner isn't ideal, especially when you forget about dinner and your teammates have to come and get you and patri

౨ৎ better than a weighted blanket by ^ patri guijarro x reader | implied spicy content

-a continuation of Like a weighted blanket, however, some other activities turn into a game of hide the hickeys as most of the barcelona squad remain in the dark. also references to blackout

౨ৎ blackout by ^ patri guijarro x reader

-what happens when power goes out in your building, and you and your teammates are trying to find each other in the dark.

౨ৎ lost and found by @skipper1331 patri guijarro x reader

-reader is known for always losing her stuff (phone, keys etc) and patri always finds them, so a few teammates start to think that they are soulmates and should get together.

#woso #woso one shot #woso x reader #espwnt #espwnt x reader #barca femeni #barca fc #fcb femení #patri guijarro x reader #patri guijarro #patri guijarro imagine #fic recs

[stevetonyweekly]

SteveTony Weekly - December 23

This week’s list is a day early -- if you didn’t see the holiday posting schedule, we’re gonna have two lists this weekend and next: 

Regular Weekly List - Dec 23 

Holiday Special ft Long Fic - Dec 24 

Regular Weekly List - Dec 30 

Best Fic of 2023 - Dec 31 

Lots of recs to get you through the holiday season--enjoy!! And be sure to leave a comment/kudos for your author. 

~ 

In Trouble Deep by FestiveFerret, SirSapling

"Whoever did this has a reason, and Stark needs to be with someone who can protect him. He won’t exactly be able to protect himself like this.” Fury looked at the baby consideringly. “No, it’s you, Steve. Besides, he likes you. Suck it up, soldier, you’re stuck with him.”

remember to remember me by xWinterDreamsx 

“Look at me. Look at me.”

Tony looked. He looked and he felt, for a moment, that this can’t have been the first time he got lost in those blue eyes. It felt familiar, in a way he didn’t understand.

Snowed In by ashes0909

“Are you flirting with me, Tony? Because this feels a lot like arguing and we argue a lot. Have we been flirting this whole time?”

Hot Chocolate by ashes0909

The hot chocolate that currently warmed Tony's hands still reminded him of Steve, because these days everything did. 

Insulation Inspiration by ashes0909

“It’s rare to get a blizzard this bad but I remember…” Steve chuckled again, shifting so he could brush a kiss on the top Tony’s head, but he didn’t continue.

So, Tony prodded. “Yes…? Vague memory alert. You know I’m all about instant gratification. Don’t leave me hanging. What do you remember?”

Blanketed in Snow by ashes0909 for betheflame

“I know you’ll say this isn’t the best time for me to point it out, but I mentioned needing a survival bag in this car last month,” Steve greeted.

“And yet…” Tony quirked up a half smile. “Pointing.”

Unwrapped by ashes0909

Steve waited by the tree like a present wrapped in red satin and rosy cheeks.

Steve still can’t believe how long it took for him to notice. It wasn’t a secret really, just something that no one had cared to ask...it honestly took Rhodey pulling him aside and pulling out an old photo album, before Steve really understood.

Tony Stark was a Bucky Barnes fan.

(aka The one where Tony is the biggest Bucky Barnes fanboy, Steve is a supportive boyfriend, and Bucky is perplexed by it all.)

"Free to Good Home" by Captain_Panda

"Oliver and Company" AU.

There's a great big world outside the box.

the world spins madly on by goodmorningbeloved (3799steps)

This isn’t about the beginning.

This is about the bullet that slices through Steve Rogers’s heart, neat and clean, and leaves him for dead in the dust. This is about the gun that suddenly feels cold, colder, in Tony’s hand as he lunges to his feet and lurches forward, screaming and screaming.

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Or, Steve and Tony meet again in the afterlife.

a properly scholarly attitude by goodmorningbeloved (3799steps)

“You’re.” Steve takes one look at him and stops after this one word—or two, technically, he’ll fight Tony to the death on that debate—because his boyfriend’s behind a pile of books with a pair of thick frames drooping low over the bridge of his nose, just at the right angle to emphasize his thick lashes and— and— Tony has glasses?

From the Ground Up by ohjustpeachy

Tony and Steve broke up years ago and Tony never quite got over it. When they finally see each other again at Pepper's wedding, Rhodey convinces Tony this might just be his second chance.

the sun rises back home by goodmorningbeloved (3799steps)

“Now, how’d a big guy like you get all the way in here, huh?” Tony doesn’t have to bend down too far to run his finger through soft golden fur. It’s not that the tower is built to actively keep out strays - Tony knows Bruce and Natasha take turns nursing stray cats that come around - but dogs this size don’t usually manage to squeeze past the back gates, especially one that looks bigger than the standard golden retriever.

You Could Stay by tinystark616

Steve doesn't expect Tony to go on a mission with him now that he has a daughter to take care of. Tony doesn't expect Steve to take care of him after they save the world. They're both wrong.

Or,

Two moments where Steve and Tony choose to stay together, during and post the events of Avengers: Endgame.

The Ghost of Christmas Present by ashes0909

Steve was hoping he could get through the holiday season by staying alone in his apartment and not talking to anyone. But then Tony Stark happened.

Jingle All the Way by ashes0909

The helmet lowered and Tony smirked. “You mentioned they seemed festive.”

Reasons Why We Ended It by ashes0909 for ohjustpeachy

This was the fifth time he’d seen Tony since they broke up, and it was easier every time...but that was hard, in and of itself.

Premier by JehBeeEh

“One hour and we can go home,” Tony reminded him when his lips left Steve’s brow and moved to the tip of his nose. “Happy will go straight from here to the back entrance where our SUV is waiting.” He finally joined their lips and Steve sigh into the kiss.

“One hour,” Steve repeated quietly as he felt the truck inch forward to its position at the start of the red carpet.

"death by coffee" and other search queries by goodmorningbeloved (3799steps)

In which Steve's feelings are hopelessly obvious through his Google searches. JARVIS decides to step in.

#stevetony weekly #steve rogers #tony stark #stevetony #stony #iron man #captain america #stevetony fic #stony fic #fic rec

[cailynwrites]

Harry Potter Rec Fest Day 24 - Holiday

Clearly I love holiday fics since I've spent the month recording one every day. I also like some diverse rarepairs for the holidays, because I want to see everyone happy at the most wonderful time of the year! Day 25 for @hprecfest ...

Wish List by Sansa

Podfic by teas_me

Pairing: Harry x Severus

Word count: ?

Rating: E

It appears that the text for this fic is no longer available, but it's recorded beautifully and I encourage you to listen. It's sweet and I love these two lonely boys helping each other heal post-war.

It's Christmas and Harry's back to ask Severus the same question he does every year.

So Sane It's Driving Me Crazy by @tryslora

Podfic by fire_juggler

Pairing: Percy x Marcus

Word count: 8,355

Rating: E

Percy and Marcus are both alone for Christmas, but they find each other. This is a nice, sweet redemptive moment for both of them. They dance around each other awkwardly but eventually make it some light bondage before the end. Fire_juggler, as usual, reads this fic beautifully.

Let Nothing You Dismay by @montpahrnah

Podfic by Hananobira

Pairing: Sirius x Remus

Word count: 18,993

Rating: M

In a certain corner of Sirius’ broad and spacious closet, kept pristine among entire encyclopedias stacked chaotically from floor to ceiling and bulging with the gory details of every stupid thing he’s ever done and how much he still loves his arsehole brother, there is a thick, musty-smelling volume with notes stuffed into the margins and a spine creased with the weight of years, its edges tea-stained, time-soft. It slides in neatly between the tattered old Fuck You, Mum and Extreme Sexual Confusion, Vol. 12, and its name is Remus Lupin.

This fic is so beautifully written, the dialogue is top-notch, and it's like a warm, Christmas, Wolfstar blanket. Hananobira reads it beautifully as well.

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And finally, some self-recs because I'd love to spend the holidays with you all ...

Hippogriff Biscuits and Gingerbread Houses by @arielsakura - a Podfic (Spotify)

Pairing: Draco x Harry

Word count: 3,058

Length: 18:35

Rating: Not rated (but T)

Draco and Harry have become rivals of a different kind: they compete over the top bids at a charity auction for Sirius and Remus' werewolf sanctuary. When they get locked in together, they finally talk out some of their past. It's sweet, but with some funny godfather Sirius sprinkled on top.

Wrapped by @fluxweeed - a Podfic (Spotify)

Pairing: Draco x Harry

Word count: 10,313

Length: 1:04:00

Rating: E

The best kind of Drarry miscommunication is when they're so overwhelmed with how sexy they find each other that they literally can't talk. Draco is Gryffindor brave in this fic and it pays off in orgasms!

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Finally, as I mentioned above, I've recorded a different pairing holiday fic for every day this month. There are a ton of incredible authors and Here's the masterlist and the Very Pairy Fest continues until January 1st!

#hprecfest2023 #snarry #percy weasley x marcus flint #wolfstar #drarry #holiday #verypairychristmas

[scarletttries]

Mistle- oh (Kendall Roy Succession)

Pairing: Kendall Roy (Succession) x Gender Neutral Reader

Rating: Complete Fluff (Warnings: a mention of the creepiness of cruises, and a mention of alcohol. Set at Christmas.)

Word Count: 1.4k

Author's Note: This one goes out to all my patient Kendall homies as I know I haven't written for him in a while between Succession seasons 😊 I don't know why I am writing a Christmas fic in August, maybe I crave cosy winter vibes as England is having a heatwave at the moment and I miss blankets, but I just couldn't get the thought out of my head and we always need more sweet Kendall words! As always send me your Succession headcanons, I am always keen to hear them 💕

Mistle- oh

There were a lot of benefits to working at Waystar: having set up their charitable foundation team following the scandal at Cruises you got to spend everyday helping people that needed it and feeling like you were actually making a difference. With the money saved on scandals and bribes there was enough for a pretty comfortable salary for you and your team, and while Logan Roy seemed to think your team were all 'snowflake babies bending to the media's demands' the rest of the team were grateful for the good publicity and the chance to feel a little less guilty about their jobs. No one was more grateful for the opportunity to do something positive than Kendall Roy, another benefit of your job.

From your first day in the company it seemed like Kendall more than anyone wanted you to succeed at what you did. He put in every effort to spend time working with you, and while there was a good chance he was just trying to be a better person and feminist following the events of the last few years, you couldn't help but feel there was a little more behind his special interest in you. It was hard to miss the way his smile lit up when you walked in the room, or the less than subtle way he'd jog down a corridor to catch up with you for a few moments of friendly conversation. And when you had to attend formal events on the team's behalf Kendall was the first to find you, to compliment your outfit, to spend the rest of the night glued to your side, introducing you to people proudly and guiding you through the evening with his hand placed gently on your lower back. You could see the sincerity in his efforts to atone for Waystar's previous wrongs and it had been hard to stop the feelings developing at these soft attempts to get closer to you.

There was another benefit to working at Waystar - they threw a hell of a Christmas party.

This December 20th you found yourself perched on the edge of a desk, champagne in hand, talking through Christmas plans with Greg as he awkwardly fumbled through trying to invite you to the New Year's Eve party he was throwing at his new loft. As much as you found Greg a refreshing change from a lot of the straight-laced Roy family, there was only one Roy you'd willingly sidle up to at 11:59 on December 31st, so you quickly excused yourself walking off just in time to miss Tom slapping Greg on the arm,

"Now now, you know better than to try and ask out (Y/N) don't you you naughty elf."

"Come on, Kendall hasn't even asked them out yet, how come I'm not allowed a shot? I might be their favourite Roy!" Greg almost pouted as you walked away, flinching as Tom leaned in closer to his ear, whispering,

"Because if Ken sees you two too close for his liking, he'll go on a coke-fuelled rampage and kill you." Walking away laughing before Greg could ask any follow-ups.

You meandered aimlessly through the office corridors, smiling at colleagues and pretending not to notice Roman pacing nervously outside Gerri's office, feigning interest in something on his phone. As you walked through an unusually quiet stretch of hall you finished your champagne, setting the crystal glass down on a sideboard before spotting something shining down from a nearby ceiling tile. You looked up, stepping slowly towards the shimmering decoration and stopping with a laugh as you recognised the shape - Mistletoe. You stood transfixed for a moment, half debating trying to find something to stand on to remove it before some poor secretary ended up in an uncomfortable position, the other half of your mind considering a much happier possibility. As if to make your decision for you, from over your shoulder you heard the familiar call of a certain man bounding towards you,

"(Y/N)!" Kendall's voice was warm as he drew closer behind you, a smile widening across his cheeks as you turned to face him, taking in your appropriately festive outfit. "If you're trying to hide from the party you're doing a great job, I've been looking all over for you. You know we had a lot more budget for this year's party thanks to your team minimising our hush money spend, so this rager is basically all for you." The glint from above you caught his eyes as he spoke, his face dropping as he paused toe-to-toe with you, realising the implications of the decoration.

"Oh shit, that's definitely not supposed to be there." You watched his Adam's apple bob as he gulped, the air growing thicker between the two you as he spoke, "I bet one of the fucking dinosaurs from Cruises put it up hoping to lure in our youngest intern." His joking words didn't match the serious expression he wore as neither of you could look away from each other. The fluttering in your stomach grew as you pulled your lower lip between your teeth, deciding what to say next and not missing the way Kendall's eyes darted down to watch the movement,

"Maybe Tom put it up hoping to lure Greg down here, I keep HR on speed dial around those two." Kendall's laugh echoed through the empty space, almost caught in his throat as his breath grew unsteady,

"Either way, not appropriate for the new, equity-focused Waystar, we're trying to build." He said in his best corporate voice, not daring to move an inch closer to you, terrified of misreading the situation and having mistaken your kindness towards him for more than it was. Seeing the fear in his eyes you willed yourself to be the one to close the gap, taking the smallest step forward, feeling your knees threaten to buckle in anticipation as you smiled playfully,

"I think that's for me to decide." Kendall's face couldn't quite bring itself to match your smile as you gradually drew closer, feeling your own breath falter as you crossed the invisible line your jobs put between, your lips pressing softly against Kendall's. It was hesitant, the delicate peck barely lasting a second before you pulled back just enough to meet his eyes again. An overwhelming mix of apprehension and joy flowed through Kendall as the imprint of your soft lips seemed to linger on his. He'd wanted this from the moment you'd been introduced and now you were within reach, if that was what you both wanted. He moved this time, still tentative as his lips met yours again, a tender kiss that seemed to warm both your hearts amidst the winter cold. You let your eyes flutter closed as you moved one hand to cup Kendall's face, capturing his lips more confidently this time, feeling him fight back a smile against your kiss. His fingertips brushed delicately along the arm at your side before they found your hand, gently lacing between your own and squeezing softly, the sweet gesture sending a tingle up your spine as you pulled your body flush with Kendall's. His free hand settled comfortably on your lower back, a gesture he had done a dozen times before, but this time felt like it existed in another realm entirely as he pulled his soft lips more excitedly against yours.

Brushing your thumb over his cheek as you pulled away slightly, trying to remind yourself where you were over the spinning in your head,

"We should probably take it down now." You spoke softy, watching the absentminded smile forming on Kendall as he glanced back up to the Christmas miracle hanging from the ceiling. His heart felt full as his gaze flicked between your warm expression and the glistening decoration above you, not wanting to unlock his fingers from yours for even a second now that he finally had you in his arms.

"When I find out who put it up I'm giving them my whole Christmas bonus." Kendall joked contently, a soft smile across his face as his racing thoughts tried to find the words he needed to tell you, between ideas of new Christmas presents he wanted to get you immediately.

"Oh fuck off Kendall!" You both heard a frustrated voice shout behind you. Jumping apart you both spun in place to see an irate looking Roman with his arm around an awkward Gerri, "That's not for you!"

Kendall couldn't help the hearty laugh that crept out of him at his brother's pained expression, wrapping an arm back around your waist to escort you somewhere he could get out his feelings uninterrupted. With an awkward wave to them both he tried to speak sincerely,

"Merry Christmas you two."

Bonus, relevant, gif:

#one shot #writing #fanfiction #kendall roy headcanon #kendall roy #kendall roy x reader #succession headcanons #succession hbo #succession

[skachacharealsmooth]

Akishinji fic rec masterpost

I started this fic rec list mayyyyybe March of 2021 and just like. Never got around to finishing it. Ever. I wanted to be finished by akishinji week 2021 last summer but uh. You know. It’s a whole yr later now. BUT! Here it is!!!! SkaorBust’s official™️ akishinji fic recs :D I‘ve never properly made a fic rec list, much less posted one for others to see, so feedback would be great!! And if you do end up reading and enjoying any of these works, please send the author some nice words via-comments and kudos!!! Thank you!!!!!

(Blanket warning: Most, if not all of the dark subject matters and themes that are present in persona 3 are either happening in the forefront of these fics or are driving factors of the overarching plot. Things like Shinjiro being on suppressants (drügś) and Akihiko not taking the best care of himself (yk) are common throughout all of these fics. I have tried my best to label all of the fics with sexual themes/scenes.)

“Who is October Fourth we don’t know her lol” (future fics/aus)

“Couplezoned” by Veterization

Rated: E (it’s really only one pretty skipable smutty section towards the end)

Summary: “In which Akihiko suddenly finds out that everybody is under the delusion that he and Shinjiro are a couple, and it slowly and carefully drives him crazy. He's just not sure why.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/21226982

My notes: literally everything comes back to this fic for me LMAO. Best written Akihiko to date and Shinjiro is literally the sweetest. Fluffy and never fails to make me giggle a few times, overall a feel-good fic. Ft Ken and koro.

“dark chocolates” by cantfoolajoker

Rated: GA

Summary: “It wasn’t a secret that Akihiko didn't like sweets.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22711132

My notes: literal fluff overload. Akihiko is literally so fucking stupid it’s hilarious, ft. more ken and koromaru.

“in time it will be all ours” by Chocchi

Rated: T

Summary: “Yukari accuses Akihiko and Shinjiro of having couple telepathy. Akihiko tries to deny it. He really does.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/7736257

My notes: Fluffy akishinji family stuff once more, super short and sweet. Mentions of jundori and yukamitsu. Ken is once more present and just a tired teenager lmao.

“Tigers Tonight” by jibrailis

Rated: M (there is smut littered throughout, but imho, it’s nothing too descriptive)

Summary: “Akihiko is always leaving.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/595280?view_adult=true

My notes: the summary isn’t all too descriptive, so here we go: Shinjiro lives a nice and steady life about 3 years after the defeat of nyx. Akihiko is the polar opposite. Both of them are written perfectly and I absolutely adore how the author doesn’t write Aki as “mr perfect”. There are so many one liners that have stuck with me in this fic. On a separate but somewhat related note, every word Ken says in this fic is actual comedic gold and his dynamic with Shinjiro feels more natural than ever.

“we never had a Valentine’s Day” by constellationfights

Rated: N/A

Summary: “A letter from Shinjiro to Akihiko about Valentine's Day.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29452404

My notes: So there are some author’s notes abt how exactly this takes place and I think they explain it the best at the beginning of the fic. In a nutshell: after the events of p3, Aki and shinji date and separate not long after bcs of a difference of philosophies. Just the normal issues, yk.

“Bulletproof” by Supernova_sage

Rated: M (skippable smut-ish sections)

Summary (condensed): “Akihiko didn’t move. He didn’t even get back to his feet. Instead, he lay back and stared at the dark sky. There were too many city lights to make out any stars, but that was okay. The point wasn’t to see the stars. The point was to lie there. So, that’s what he did. He lay in silence, surrounded by the night. Soon enough, he felt the presence of another body lay down beside him. He turned his head to see Shinjiro. Huh. Akihiko figured the brunette had long since walked away from him. Guess he was wrong.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/12914235/chapters/29506014

My notes: you can’t really tell by the summary, but this fic is a Groundhog Day-esc fic (my weakness) where Akihiko is stuck in a month-long loop that spans the duration of Shinjiro’s re-joining of SEES and subsequent death shortly after. Every time Shinji dies, the loop is reset and Aki goes back to square one. This fic absolutely nails down their banter to a T and is very satisfying to read, even after the millionth time.

“We sadly do know who October fourth is” (angst)

“Catch 22” by orphan account

Rated: T

Summary: “If nothing else, he can choose the way he will die.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/15387513

My notes: more or less how Shinjiro met Takaya and whatnot, with a concerned Akihiko sprinkled in.

“Granted” by kanatayuko

Rated: GA

Summary: “Akihiko hears about Chidori's revival and, though he's sincerely happy for Junpei, it makes him think about many things.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/2679827

My notes: sad. Just sad. Takes place after Chidori gets revived, ft jundori.

“burden” by fideliter

Rated: T

Summary: “Castor was always the mortal son.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5213018

My notes: man am I a slut for third person POV. Night of October fourth through akihiko’s eyes.

“philatos | most beloved” by cantfoolajoker

Rated: M (death n stuff)

Summary: “Akihiko died the night of October 4th. Shinjiro grieves the afternoon of October 5th.”

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22398856

My notes: THIS IS ACTUALLY A RLLY COOL AU ITS SAD BUT ITS RLLY COOL. Also I love Shinjiro coming to conclusions with himself. So poignant.

“Baby SEES” (pre-October 4th 2007)

“Package Deal” by Lavenza123

Rated: T

Summary: After joining SEES, Akihiko decides to catch up on the childhood he lost due to being an orphan - so after overhearing others talk about movie nights and sleepovers, naturally he wants to experience it for himself. Shinjiro goes along with it, because they've always been a package deal. Somehow, Mitsuru gets roped into that and gets an elbow to her face as a reward. The rest is a wild ride from there.

Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/31779997

My notes: BABY SEES FLUFF ITS JUST REALLY CUTE. Rated T for swearing, and the romance is just sweet and innocent! Literally tooth-rotting an the author captured their dynamic perfectly. Mentions of what happens after October 4th in femc’s timeline, but it all ends up okay :)

#akishinji #akihiko sanada #shinjiro aragaki #persona 3

[sitp-recs]

I'm always so nostalgic for the aideomai, galla, warmfoothills, seefin type fics ykwim?? Those fics that are poignant and hard-hitting with a nice emotional payoff. It's like they've thrown you into freezing water before wrapping you in a blanket and warming you up. Sometimes I'm sad that my favorite writers have stopped writing/gone on breaks but that's always overshadowed by how overwhelmingly grateful I feel that I can even experience their works at all. Gushing with friends about year old fics, seeing recs that perfectly articulate everything I've thought—it really makes things seem fresh and new. And lately Ive found a group of authors that seem active and write with the same flare that I've been looking for for awhile, which is so exciting and amazing! Fandom is just such a special place, it's bittersweet to see people come and go, but makes me hopeful to think that everyone who spent time making and viewing works got what they needed from that. And it's just fun continuing to appreciate legendary authors while welcoming new people :)

What a lovely commentary on fandom and the passage of time! I’m prone to nostalgia as well, and I feel you on the bittersweetness of seeing people come and go (even if the authors you mentioned are quite recent in my mind - what do you mean 2017 wasn’t yesterday?? lol)

Between jkr’s increasingly harmful behavior and RL happening (people moving on, getting published etc) it’s understandable that HP may have lost its magic to some people. But as someone who took many fandom breaks over the last 18 years, I don’t see them as something necessarily permanent. If anything, they were a healthy palate cleanser and helped me find new ways to interact with the community and to contribute in a more creative manner, even if I’m not a creator myself. I’ve only abandoned my lurker days because I left HP to join another fandom in 2012, and I’ve only created this blog because reccing in that fandom gave me the confidence to do it, so in the end everything worked out 🙌

Lastly, I love what you said about the joy of welcoming new creators! HP is such a special fandom when it comes to that, I’m amazed by how many people keep joining the community every year; Tumblr and Discord are flourishing and there’s so much fic and art being created, so many collabs in the works, so many fests and new friendships being formed and so much more representation. It’s heartwarming to see and it makes me excited for what’s yet to come. I don’t know how long I’m staying around but I do know that I’m still having lots of fun and finding “your people” is an integral part of the experience. I’m grateful I found mine and I’m so happy you found yours! Here’s to more years of appreciating old and new classics, making new friends and reading excellent Drarry!

#asks #anon #nostalgia 💜

[fatalfangirl]

Fuck/Marry/Kill but with the last 3 fics you saved/bookmarked

Hello~~ thank you for the tags @cutestkilla and @you-remind-me-of-the-babe

I was going to do a fic rec Friday, but this includes what I was going to mention anyway so it works just as well. My last three last bookmarks feature some older fics, but they're new to me!

Sword of Mages Tattoo by RooBadley (Mature, Complete)

Penny, Simon, and Baz form the trio of Sword of Mages Tattoo, servicing all your coverup, fantasy, and intricate linework ink job needs. This get-together later in life non-magickal AU totally consumed me. I power read this in just a few sitting and really enjoyed the characterization as well as the enemies to friends to lovers storyline. Super sweet, will make you want (another) tattoo, and if you're able to go in without spoilers, the tattoo reveals are very special.

It's a Wonderful Watford Life by MeredithKSparrow (Teen, Complete)

This fic made me gasp aloud several times. It explores a world in which Baz never existed and it takes some pretty unexpected turns. One being... the world isn't so bad without him. On the surface anyway. The complexity of each character is fabulous and the way the author shows the impact Baz had on their lives is a beautiful mix of subtle and stark. Freaking blew my mind.

Take a Picture by @kherub (Explicit, Complete)

Baz triggers Simon's cute aggression in this extremely adorable and very sexy established relationship fic. It's equal parts fluff and smut and I want to wrap myself up in it like a dirty, dirty blanket. Short and beautifully written, it'll give you a sweet and spicy fix.

Fuck: I would fuck the hell out of Sword of Mages Tattoo. While not an explicit fic, the tension between Simon and Baz in this story is just so delicious. Om nom nom.

Marry: Take a Picture beause established relationship, but there's such a domestic and cozy vibe throughout the story that I just really connect with from my own marriage.

Kill: Now it's not that I want to murder It's a Wonderful Watford Life, it's that the alternative universe without Baz breaks my heart a little and if I'm killing anything, it'll be that. But in the most loving way possible. Beacuase I seriously love this fic.

Tagging: @kherub, @whatevertheweather, @moodandmist, and @johnwgrey, and @takitalks.

#this was a fun idea #fic rec

[kiribakuhappiness]

Do you have any long kiribaku fic requests? Like, 100k, 200k, 300k etc

Something I can sit with for a bit? I’ve been burning through so many that are under 50k and I love that but I have a weekend free to do nothing for the first time in forever and want to settle in

I'm actually glad that someone has asked for this rec because I've been feeling really bad lately that my account has been so inactive while I recover.

So, to try and make up for it, I've put together this rec list of some longer kiribaku fics (maybe not 300k but still pretty long) that have had such a profound impact on me since I've joined the fandom, some of which have really helped with and improved my writing!

I hope you find something of interest among these choices, Anon, as I've enjoyed them all so much! <3

1. In the Roaring Autumn by thegrimzuera. (94k) I'm in the process of re-reading this fic at the moment! A College AU with Katsuki as the main POV (which I love) and his characterization is so well done. I actually picked up and adapted a lot of my current Katsuki writing from this fic when I was first figuring out how to write his character! Highly recommend, Kirishima is a lovely jock who ends up teaching a scorned Katsuki about friendship and how being manly means taking responsibility for your actions. A slow burn that is very well done, all around just a really fun read and so I am reading it again (and again and again and again and...)

2. Tomorrow, Today by timetoboldlygo. (87k) It's been a while since I've read this fic but I've been meaning to come back to it for some time now (HAH, that's like a pun without the set up because -) It's a Time-Travel AU! Love love love that. Future Husbands Bakugou and Kirishima get sent back into their old junior high bodies (to before they met at Yuuei, if I'm remembering correctly). Lots of feelings and working through marital conflicts. I think the story did a good job of taking the usual time-travel trope and giving it an interesting spin from a new perspective that I hadn't seen before!

It's where my love for analyzing Bakugou's younger behaviors came from and probably what eventually spawned the creation of my OC fic later! 😁

3. Broken Bridges by DeathBelle. (68k) Have you ever, uh... have you ever, um, pining?? Yeah. That's this fic. Future Pro-Hero's Red Riot and Ground Zero haven't spoken since their graduation from Yuuei High, and it's a wild ride once they bump into each other again at an active villain site (so bad at trying not to spoil things, ahaha). Another really fun read, a bit on the shorter side compared to the others on this list but it's longer than A Secret Admirer (which might be my longest fic on this account) so I thought it was worth mentioning!

4. Opposed to the Typical by heronfem. (178k) I've talked about this one before (quite recently maybe) and while I was only ever able to read through this once so far, it has stayed in my head for so much longer afterwards, and I think that's a true testament of a great story! Super immersive, really pulls you in for the long haul. If you enjoy lots of world building and fun imagery, fashion labels and plenty of artsy drama, I highly recommend this fic. You can tell a lot of time and attention to detail went into this one, and for that it has gained a ton of my respect!

5. Crown of Thornes | Book 1 by WonderBoyz. (111k) I'm still in the process of reading this one so I don't know all of what happens but as far as Fantasy AUs go, this has really captured my attention. It's gritty, it's got action, lots of conflict and plot twists, I just imagine the fic author must have had so much fun writing this and that gets me really excited to read more! And it's part of a series so there's even more to read after!

6. Moment of Truth by Fanficismything. (104k) This is going to be a really bold claim for me to make, alright? But. This might be my favorite fic on ao3. I have read this fic numerous times because it's a great adaption of one of my favorite tropes and I had so much fun reading it that it literally can't be anything other than my favorite fic. A kiribaku rom-com based on the 2009 movie The Proposal (AKA the greatest fucking movie of all time). I would cradle this fic in a blanket because it just hits all of my comfort feels and makes me so happy. I implore you that if you think you don't need this fic in your life well, then, you are simply wrong. 😂

7. An Abundance of Penguin Shit by Vixensheart. (214k) An Animal Handler AU Y'ALL THIS IS THE SHIT I LIVE FOR! I really enjoyed this fic for so many different reasons, and this is another piece of work that heavily influenced my own portrayal of Katsuki in my writing; I thought his characterization in this was really interesting and leaned on a lot of certain traits of his that I hadn't really considered much before reading this one. There's also (similar to: Opposed to the Typical) so much great detailing and world building and character analysis, ugh I love it sooo much you don't even know. BAKUGOU PLAYS WITH A MF PENGUIN AHXBHAXBA. It's so damn cute and I honestly can't get enough of it. Always recommending. Always always.

8. Metallic Bonds by Kaustikha. (106k) This is another new fic for me that I've just recently gotten my hands on; a Fullmetal Alchemist AU! I've never really dabbled in Fullmetal Alchemist before (yet) but this AU is written so well that honestly, I almost feel like I don't even need to know much at all to enjoy it. It's already so entertaining on its own, the dynamics are really interesting and I'm just all-in-all super hooked on this one right now! I'm really excited to see where it goes!

9. Chitchat and Pencil Pushers by beebuzz. (92k) Of course, I literally could not have made this list without mentioning this fic. A Job Office AU that I find myself coming back to time and time again. Lots of pining and really I don't know what it is about Insert-Regular-Job-Here AU's that I enjoy so much when it comes to kiribaku, but it has my entire soul.

I enjoyed each of these fics for their various own reasons, but mostly I enjoyed all of them and felt the need to add them all into this list because I can tell just how much effort and energy has gone into these works. The characterization is always really well done, the character's conversations feel authentic and engaging, the struggles that they all face vary so drastically (while somehow all being the same exact characters) that it is honestly so fascinating to me to read through these works and know that, inherently, they are all the same story rewritten with a new skin but, outwardly, they're so unique and show so much personality and range between them all.

Isn't that so amazing?? I feel like that's so amazing... maybe I'm just going insane after quarantine, ahaha :,D

Both are viable options, but whichever way that it is, a huge shout-out to these writers and to the others who I have been binging on this hellsite (affectionate) since I got here. Some of these stories bring so many people comfort and entertainment, myself included, and it's nice to be able to share them with you as well!

I hope you find something fun to read! ❤️🧡

#kiribaku #bakugou katsuki #kirishima eijirou #bakushima #kiribaku fic #kiribaku fic recs #bakushima fic #bakushima fic recs #bakusquad #fantasy au #office au #animal handler au #fake dating #friends to lovers #strangers to lovers #ao3 fic recs #ao3 author #bnha #my hero academia

[arguablysomaya]

not to bother you but do you by any chance have any more batfam fic recs? i read all the ones you recommended already and now im starved for content lmao

np lmao i have prepared for this

Just a friendly kidnapping by @Ceciliedr 

Jason decides drastic measures are in order, when his workaholic little brother refuses to take a day off. Tim is going on vacation whether he wants to or not.

As always the bat’s antics confuse the hell out of the team. Especially since Red Hood is officially a highly dangerous wanted criminal.

cryptid bats are such a good trope 

And the Scene Slips Away (To the Evenness I Fake) by @ Kirazalea

One mistake is all it took to force Jason back into the wonderful world of the Wayne family. Now publicly and legally alive once more, he's forced to spend the next two weeks of his life stuck in the Manor with the whole family. This leads to several strengthened relationships and the realization that maybe he's missed a few things over the years. Things that he's now determined to get to the bottom of.

Also known as the "Tim comes out to his family, the public finds out Jason Todd is actually alive, Jason finds out about Mirage and Tarantula, and they all are confronted with the fact that dealing with public relations as millionaire superheroes is actually The Worst (though not necessarily in that order)" Frankenstein of a fic that nobody asked for but I'm giving you anyways

*insert crying noises* this bad boy can fit so much emotion in it

American Ninja Worrier by @DangerBeckett

It's just like Tim to give a poor college student a start in the business world. Kid's a bleeding heart, and usually, that's the sort of thing Jason avoids at all costs. He prefers his bleeding hearts on the literal side, and despite Bruce's best efforts, he's never had a head for business.

Unfortunately, though, this time the business is ninjas, and that's the sort of thing that makes Jason take notice. Because Bruce is useless, and someone's gotta make sure Tim's new internship program doesn't take down all of Gotham.

That's Jason's job, after all.

most accurate tim drake i’ve ever read, added bonus of being fucking hilarious

the art of turning a bed into a home by @ anaksemuabangsa 

“We’ll feel better if we sleep in the same place,” Dick reasons, shifting the blankets and piling them on top of a stiff Tim. “When I was smaller, every time Bruce caught me having a nightmare, he used to stay with me until I fell asleep again,” he continues.

In which Bruce's kids develop a habit fit for princes and princesses.

(Somebody get them to sleep, please.)

the whole good habits series is pog asf but this one is my personal favorite. it’s so fluffy ;-;

“Get out of my room.” by @damthosefandoms

Dick likes to mess with his little brother. Jason enjoys being a little shit to his older brother. Everyone always says they’ll get along when they get older. They’re not so sure about that.

hands down the most realistic sibling relationship i’ve ever seen. fulfills my headcanon that dick and jason are just like me and my little brother. Also check out Older SIblings: A Plague on Our Society by the same author bc LMAO

Young Justice Visit the Suez Canal by @charleswaterloo 

There is an enormous container ship called the Ever Given stuck in the Suez Canal. Young Justice is on the case. During their short adventure, they also: make a massive sand sculpture, enjoy some fanfiction and unblock the Suez Canal. Not in that order. * ‘I am thinking,’ Tim said, with extreme calm, ‘That you have made something that looks like a very large penis when viewed from above.’

‘It’s a dick and balls, yeah.’ Bart said without embarrassment. ‘It’s poetic! I’m ending the journey like it started.’ * ‘Did you -’ Dick began, laughing so hard he couldn’t breathe. ‘Did you really tell him to at least “make the shaft bigger”? Bart told Wally and he told me but I have to know if it’s true, Tim. My life depends on it.’

you remember that boat that ended capitalism for like a week? yeah.

contagious by @Valkirin 

In a happier Gotham where Robin insisted on bringing his new brother Jason home from patrol, the second Robin is dosed with Poison Ivy's cuddle pollen and finds their personal photographer.

an alternate take on tim joining the family that is much more happy

Whatever it is that brothers do by @ididloveyou_once

Jason’s fairly certain his evening plans hadn’t included playing nursemaid for a reckless, self-sacrificing and frustratingly stubborn vigilante. Not to mention that said vigilante was his dumb fucking brother.

Or: Nightwing is badly injured and Hood’s the only one around to help.

*melty noises* they care about each other...........

Way Down, Hadestown

In which Damian's dead and Tim has lost one too many people to accept that.

Platonic Orpheus-Eurydice not-AU set after Damian's canonical death (that I am still deeply bitter about). Likely throws Wonder Woman canon right out of the window.

*melty noises intensity* THEY CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER TO THE FUCKING GRAVE also the lore is cool as hell in this one

the entire Grade School series by KagSesshlove

Imagine that Damian goes to a regular school full time. And has to do things that normal grade-schoolers have to do. This is his life now: pretending to be a normal 10 year old at school all for the sake of the public. But, honestly, the public would rather he not.

fucking hilarious series, i especially like My Family by Damian Wayne

i have so many more LMAO 

#batfam #fic rec #batfam fic rec #batfam fanfiction #dc comics #batman #batman fanfiction #batfamily #dc #dcu #bruce wayne #dick grayson #cassandra cain #jason todd #tim drake #duke thomas #damian wayne #batkids

[felicitywrites]

fragments | jimin x reader [05]

© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | felicitywrites on tumblr (2021) NO reposts, translations, or any type of distribution allowed.

synopsis: your heart sank to your stomach as you stepped out of your room, and right there in your kitchen was the last person you ever wanted to see again. he acted as though he still lived there with you, knew each and every corner like the back of his hand and you blinked harshly trying to convince yourself you were dreaming.

impossible. this is impossible.

what was park jimin doing in your apartment, in your own loose bathrobe, pouring you a cup of coffee as he greeted you with that stupid smile on his face, when three years ago, you were certain he was out of your life forever as he left you here on your own and run into the arms of someone else?

this should be a dream, you repeated.

until you figured out it actually wasn't -- because this was that day, the one before you confronted him about his affair.

unfortunately, you were about to relive the same day over and over again, and you had absolutely no idea as to why.

pairing: professor!jimin x author!reader

genre: 70% angst, 20% smut, 10% fluff

warnings: an emotional rollercoaster, infidelity, betrayal, self-destructive behaviors, unhealthy coping mechanisms, pining, toxic and abusive relationships, self-blaming, gaslighting, smut

status: COMPLETED

word count: 6.3k

song recs: milk & honey - billie marten (alt version) | the butterfly effect - before you exit | the other - lauv | who - lauv ft. bts

[fic masterlist]

chapter warnings: heavy alcohol consumption, emotional baggage jeez y/n jimin hello, mention of a fake pregnancy and miscarriage

“Do you think I can be someone… spontaneous?”

Your own voice echoed around the room then settled in the confines of you cocooned within the covers as what went after that was yet the most spontaneous you’ve been in your life.

There was a light that flickered in Taehyung’s eyes as he bore his head down, unable to think straight at how your lashes flutter while his breath fanned your face.

As if a switch had been pressed on and every inch of his soul soaring high and out of his body, and the curve on his lips told you his answer.

“You can, of course. Wait, actually - you are spontaneous. You just don’t know it.”

Clutching hard on the thick blanket as you lay on your side, facing the dress you wore that day. The tight lace dress that still smelled like him - overpowering your own perfume with his, and you couldn’t help but indulge in the memory of his touch trailed ghostly along the material.

“Hmm, I’ve heard that one before..”

“And did you believe it?”

“No, which is why I’m asking you..”

The firm nod of his head and the plastered smile that never ceased gave you the impression that he was being careful with you - words hanging but he was making sure they wouldn’t sound harsh or insincere.

It was then you realized that Taehyung isn’t rash when speaking to anyone - thoughtful of how his opinion would be interpreted. He’s smart but thoughtful, and it’s not always easy to find someone like that.

And when he was certain his message would properly be conveyed to you, he surprised you even more.

“In Namjoon’s words, you kicked your ex-boyfriend out of your apartment without batting an eye. You let him fall and break along with what he left you with. To me, it was such a profound yet spontaneous thing to do, Y/N. Not once did you worry about what comes next then, you followed what you thought was right - what you deserved. It was only when he was gone, and you began to reap what you sowed but still, you walked out of it unscathed, even if it was just the surface.”

He continued, and you could feel the drag of his finger up to your chin, lifting it with utmost care, as if he was cautious of your fragility.

“It was the fact that you - the soft, sweet Y/N that everybody knew was able to pull off something as astounding as that despite your heart crumbling in the process. So, yes.. You are spontaneous because of that, and you can still be. Too bad he called you that to show you off, not knowing how he was right and you being spontaneous was what ended the torment he caused you.”

It was strikingly beautiful - the way his eyes were fixed on yours as he spoke, and if his words were water, you knew you would have drowned in it.

And none of that conversation felt overwhelming - other than him asking your mother if he could have a dance with you, and him taking your body in his as if it was a height he was daring to reach.

Kim Taehyung swept you off your feet, capturing you naked, bare; easing into the crevices of your mind. He was honest when he said he wanted to see the world in your eyes.

He was honest when he said he would let you take your time to think things over, see if he could be worth a try.

You knew then he was deserving of the chance you can give, but the intensity of his gaze and genuine fondness written on his face awakened the fear crushing you inside.

It was almost unnerving that meeting him that day was real and he wasn’t just a figment of your imagination or a mere product of a daydream.

He was there, and it took a lot of courage for him to tell you that you never left his mind, not a second in the last three years.

That scared you. It still does, catching up to you even in the comfort of your bed two weeks after the wedding, after the two of you impulsively sneaked out of the afterparty to organize your own in another city down south.

Memories of that night flooded you as you wept in the clean sheets as silently as you could, not wanting to worry your mother resting in the spare room of your apartment.

You couldn’t bring yourself to focus on something else but that road trip down the beach with Taehyung, him in his suit and tie and you in your dress.

Far in the back of your mind, you could hear the clinking of bottles and the sound of his laughter at your lamest of jokes which were enough to unravel his inner childlike self.

The version of him you learned to adore the most. It made you feel calmer, safe while the cool breeze brushed past your skin.

And soon after several bottles of the cheapest beer you found, both of you resorted to the nearest dingy motel with ridiculously dull lighting and hazy atmosphere.

Smoke filling your nostrils as you stumbled with him inside, met with a pair of judging eyes tearing you apart. You were intoxicated enough that you failed to notice the smirk on the man’s face at the reception desk, eyeing you from head to toe.

Taehyung, however, could barely even process anything but the faint metal rock song playing in one of the rooms down the hall of the first floor.

Everything was blurry and scattered - bits of that night only came a couple days later, and you finally understood why it felt as if something kept bugging you.

But you laughed it off until you remembered the most significant detail you missed as you were inebriated with him from the stairs all the way up to the room you were given.

The tears that stained your covers and your face dried at the contact of wind passing through the open windows of your bedroom, and you chose to reel into the memories as they rushed in and out of your hollow mind.

It was nothing but a five-minute makeout and a full night of cuddling, limbs attached, heartstrings sewn together. But it was everything you’d never thought you could experience.

You were lost in Taehyung’s childhood memories filling the uncomfortable silence in the room with your own stomach twisting and head spinning at the amount of alcohol in your system; and the infuriating sound of karaoke and gleeful singing in the middle of the night.

Lost in him rubbing circles across your forearm down to your elbow, soft giggles erupting as he imitated his own father’s voice pressing him into admitting of a crime - of running away from one of the personal butlers he grew up having around all the time.

It was casual for him to speak of his prominence, his wealth and power - and you were reminded of Namjoon’s humility and candor.

They were born with a silver spoon but they were taught respectful manners and politeness, the balance between grace and vigor, of intelligence and endless curiosity.

And you admired them for that.

His stories ranged from childhood adventures to teenage angst - the latter urging you to listen closely and intently, interest peaking at every little confession he made.

Cackling at the smart yet arrogant 16-year old Kim Taehyung walking across hallways and classrooms like an unhinged indie rockstar that he admittedly said he was at one point, the awkward tension in the air of being in a motel room with him surrounded by red neon lights fading into a sense of affinity.

You fell asleep right when he started telling you his journey to law school, and it was his chuckle that you last heard before drifting off completely, heart relaxing and body succumbing into solace.

The morning you woke up, on the verge of running to the toilet to throw up all contents of your stomach, his voice resonated around the room.

He sat on the chair by a table full of convenience store food, half of his attention on you and on his phone and you slid into the bathroom, fell to your knees as you gripped on your belly.

Quickly, he shoved his phone in his pocket and ran to where you were retching everything out. Without a word, he reached for the mess that was your hair tangled and dry at the aftermath of hairspray and brought them up in the air with his fist, while his free hand was at your back helping you further.

“I’ve bought soup from the store, take it after this and eat then we’ll leave alright?”

You wished then you didn’t have to leave, but the reality was taunting you through his ringing phone. “It’s probably work but go on..” he said, letting you finish before getting back to his device.

Later that morning, your stomach felt warm at the soup and sandwich he bought, vending machine coffee in hand as the two of you exited the motel and strode back to his car.

It was a warm and cozy morning, and the chirping of birds were heard at a distance, while the street was jammed with vehicles on their way to their destination.

For a second there, you thought of asking him where he would go after he dropped you off but dismissed it with a sigh, deciding to wait for him to talk.

The ride back to the city was silent - him torturing you with his one-worded answer to your questions about random things until you eventually gave up, thinking something could be wrong.

You were swinging the door open hours later, ignoring the vibration of your phone in your purse when Taehyung finally plucked the courage to talk properly to you.

A bit hesitant, he tapped on the wheel and fidgeted, hand nearly touching your shoulder but something was stopping him. He was aware of the question you’ve avoided asking, and the feeling of not knowing his answer bothered him.

Yet he had to do it anyway, whatever the outcome would be.

“Y/N.. Can I ask you something?”

You turned to him, pulling back the door to shut it as the reluctance was clearly written on his face, and you were getting nervous each second that counted.

“Sure..”

He took a breath, nibbling at his lip before looking at you with uncertainty in his gaze. Glassy eyes make you swallow, concern pervading your senses.

“Will you be thinking about what I said to you yesterday? I mean, if you already have made the decision, you could just tell me now.. That would be alright, I promise.”

There’s doubt somewhere in him, evident in the way he seemed tense and unsure, but not of you - it was of the if. If you were going to give him a chance.

If you were willing to take another risk at the one thing that broke you apart.

If you were allowing yourself to put your trust in him.

You smiled weakly, bracing your heart at the impact of your own words about to spill out of your mouth. And the trembling of your fingers above your lap caused his growing confidence to wane.

There, your answer was laid out in front of him. Your eyes downcast and your breath hitched in your throat. Your failure to protect your walls around him, the effects stinging your chest.

You wanted him.

You wanted to try.

You wanted to risk it.

But you seemed at a loss for any conclusion, any resolution to your troubled mind and heart.

Kim Taehyung deserved better - the best. He’s everything you could ask for, but you figured you can’t allow him in, not yet. You can’t let him see how you perceive the world and the chaos of it.

You can’t because he needs someone with a heart so full, eyes bright and warm, love so true and powerful. Someone who’s not you.

You can’t make him fix what was broken with you.

That, you’re a hundred percent sure of. What he deserved is someone whole, not someone who’s broken apart at the seams, someone less than a half of who they are.

“I - I can’t ask you to wait, you don’t deserve that. But as of now, I’m still a little far from what is normally called ‘fine,’ and I’m not. I’m on my way there, though. So, I guess the answer is…”

He continued for you, croaking. “You can’t..”

You nodded, heart crumpling at the sight of him tightening his grip on the wheel.

“At least, not right now.. But maybe… one day?”

A semblance of hope nestled inside of him, and his eyes sparkled a little at that. If he decides to wait for you, then perhaps when the right time would come, he would find you again.

So, with a lift of his head to your direction, an earnest smile on his face, he let you know what he was going to do with your decision.

“Then I will wait for you.. As long as I can.”

Parties. Oh, the chokehold they have on you.

Bruno Mars’ Runaway Baby blared from the speakers downstairs, and though dancing wasn’t your thing unless you were tipsy, you couldn’t bear but bob your head at every beat.

It has been four months since the madness transpired in your life - four months since that time loop you were magically brought into by some force you dared not to dig into, four months since the decisions you made years ago were changed to not only your benefit, but for the other person involved.

Speaking of whom you were about to see again in half an hour.

Staring at your reflection in the mirror of Hyerim’s vanity mirror, you nervously nibble at your lip, sweaty palms running across the deep blue satin dress she requested for you to wear as your thoughts ramble inside your head.

Okay, relax. You’re only doing this for work - your project requires getting his professional opinion and advice. His input and observation on his own students. Nothing else.

Calming yourself, you put up your hands in the air, disgusted by the waterworks on them but you kept it cool anyway.

A soft knock interrupted you, and Hyerim peeked her head in, eyeing you as she wriggled her eyebrows at your tense state.

“Woah there, miss. Hold on. You look magnificent! I love it so fucking much!”

You turned around, parting your mouth as you frowned, “Ms. Han Hyerim, language please?” and she laughed it off, pushing the door open and walked in.

“Just letting you know Professor Park is here now.. You don’t wanna miss him, right?”

You swallowed a lump growing in your throat, worry written on your face and Hyerim gave you her winning smile, “Hey, miss. Head up high, go. The mission isn’t just to gather information on his students, but to also make him drool over what he lost and regret all over again.”

You couldn’t help but grin at that, shaking your head in slight disbelief at the wickedness in her eyes, the one person in Jung University you knew you can trust - minus your ex-boyfriend of course.

Hyerim was one of Jimin’s brightest students - a scholar for four years in undergrad, a reporter for the campus press, a student DJ at a local radio station.

She’s everything in the eyes of everyone, a dream girl of each and every guy at the department, a spirit animal to her female classmates, and most of all - a true pride and notable alumna for Jimin and the rest of the faculty.

Her character has always impressed you, the unyielding confidence in her every time she speaks, the poise and grace in her that steals every spotlight wherever she goes.

She reminds you of yourself, who you were in your college years until you lost your soul and eccentricity after years of dating her favorite person on the planet.

“One question,” you smile meekly, raising a finger to her face. “Is Jimin still your favorite person on the planet?” it was a serious inquiry, harbored along with the doubts you once had for the smart young lady who clung onto your ex like a child.

Again, she dismissed your unwarranted curiosity with a laugh before reaching for your trembling hands clasped together.

“I’m starting to think you’re still in love with him,” she narrowed her eyes, suspicious. “Are you?”

You scoffed, instantly defending yourself at the claim. “Of course not. I was just wondering. You never said anything when I asked you before if you had a massive crush on him.”

“Well, I liked him - but not the way you always thought, if that can help you sleep better at night. I mean, I won’t deny.. Your ex-boyfriend is a hottie, always has been. But it doesn’t mean every student who sneaks into his office or his classes even during exams do want to have a taste of him. You really were looking in the wrong place, the wrong direction, miss.”

You rolled your eyes, sitting on her bed as you let out a bitter chuckle.

“So, students still do that to him? God, some things never really change.”

She shrugged, resigning next to you and rested her head on your shoulder. You loved Hyerim, and you hated how you wasted so much of your time being skeptical and doubtful of her when she simply admired Jimin and wanted to be someone like him.

Which she had finally become now, teaching in the same university while finishing her second degree and is happily engaged with her first love.

“It’s gotten worse to the point that he just stopped caring. He’s changed, is what I’m trying to say. He’s not the cold, walking mystery he used to be. Believe me, you wouldn’t even figure out if it’s a good or a bad thing, all things considered.”

You raked your hair with your fingers and slouched on the edge of the bed. You were beginning to think this was a bad idea - hands itching on calling Namjoon to abort this mission.

Jimin isn’t your business anymore. Whatever he does to his life isn’t yours to overthink about.

But then again, you were reminded of the sole purpose of why you’re there.

You couldn’t afford to lose another chance at promotion and well, your career - so might as well ignore your raging thoughts and mending heart and do your job.

“Hm okay, drink. You need this to loosen up a bit,” Hyerim whirled around, handing you a cup of vodka and you took it with hesitation, as you knew if you drink too much, trouble will surely come for you.

“Nah, I think I’m good. It’ll just be quick and I’m going…” you grinned, pushing the drink away but she’s persistent. “No? You’re staying here after, and besides, I have to hear how it went with him. Please? A cup won’t hurt you..”

You bit your inner cheek, still iffy but Hyerim was glaring at you and tilting her head and you panicked, taking the cup and downing it in one go before she’s refilling it and motioning you to leave.

And as soon as you turned around, a familiar tall, slim figure met your eyes and you were taken aback by the swift change in the air.

“Y/N? Y/N! Goodness, it’s you!”

Your body was squeezed in between a strong pair of arms and you let out a huff as the man pulled away gently, hands on your shoulders scanning you from head to toe.

“Hoseok..” you greeted him, smiling softly at yet another character in your ex-boyfriend’s life.

Jung Hoseok, a professor from the social sciences department, and the youngest son of Old Man Jung, as he and Jimin liked to call the founder and president of Jung University.

He’s next in line for the position, having his brothers pursue different careers, leaving him the only son to follow the path of their father.

His friendship with Jimin began a year after he started teaching at the university, when Old Man Jung was in the middle of his speech during the graduation ceremony and Jimin interrupted him as he arrived thirty minutes late, unkempt.

It was Hoseok’s first time seeing his own father smile like that despite having been disrupted and soon after, he was called in his office to invite Jimin over for a private dinner with the administrative officers.

The Jung’s, including Hoseok’s mother, loved Jimin’s passion for teaching, and his influence on the student body and to the rest of the faculty in his department. They had always treated him as family, though he never seemed to appreciate them except for their son.

“You look beautiful, Y/N. What’s up? Damn, we gotta catch up.. Why don’t we go out after your work here, hm? I’m sure Jimin would love to--”

“Hey, wait. Uh, didn’t he tell you.. We um..”

He chuckled, gesticulating at you with a grin on his face. “I know. Of course, I do. I’ve seen him through it all…”

“Through what?” you asked, sipping on your cup to ease your nervousness. Something about his bright grin fading into a sullen expression filled you with an inscrutable feeling.

“Nothing, just.. He’s probably around here somewhere, you should talk to him as soon as you find him, okay? Now, if you’ll excuse me, see you around, yeah?”

You nodded absentmindedly, exhaling deeply as he disappeared into the crowd. Hoseok rarely ever appeared in front of people with a sad look on his face. He’s usually happy and enthusiastic, in contrast to Jimin’s reserved personality, and the obvious pain in his eyes caught you overanalyzing his words.

And the fact that he wanted you to talk to his friend once you find him sounded as if he’s suggesting you to instead figure out what happened through Jimin himself.

You roamed your eyes around the place, squinting to try and search for him in the mass of people huddled as a Drake song played in the background.

Funny how you’re in near mid-thirties at a house party full of college kids, some in their early twenties and at the peak of their youthful tenor. In hindsight, reaching out to him at a party is truly a bad idea. It’s loud, inconvenient in many ways, and with alcohol - god, I need a backup plan, you muttered under your breath.

You decided it’s better to call Namjoon, maybe he can offer an alternative to this atrocious plan. After three rings, he answered, but instead of hearing his voice..

“Hey baby? How’s it going?”

“Sooyoung? What are you doing - where’s Joon?”

The sound of whimpers and other indistinct noises had you pushing your phone away, face draining all color. You’d always known the sexual tension your two friends have around each other, but you never thought one day they would actually let it happen.

“Are you two having sex?! Jesus Christ..”

You sounded jealous - not because you wanted one of them too but you hated the idea of being a third wheel, at least not when you’ve been practically a celibate for a while.. No, you can’t be thinking about that right now.

“Please, honey, we’re single adults. Just talk, he can hear you…”

You rolled your eyes at that, the emphasis on the single adults made your blood boil but you recover quickly, downing another shot before you let the words roll off your tongue in one go.

“Do we have a backup plan for this? I don’t think I can talk to him like this. It’s crazy here and I can’t find him. Joon, please help…”

Namjoon could easily list down a number of alternatives for you, but instead, what you heard next was a nonsense grumble and a laugh from Sooyoung.

“You were given two days, Y/N.. and knowing Jimin, he wouldn’t want to speak to anyone that easily. He’d probably go all Front Desk Anna on us and make us file request letters and shit. If it’s you - you know he can never say no.. Yes?”

You shut your eyes for a moment, taking a deep breath to soothe your insides barely holding together. “Everyone tells me he’s changed, guys. I don’t know what it means but what if he does something stupid. I won’t be able to finish this in time..”

Sooyoung, being your voice of reason in such circumstances butted in, and you heard shuffling as she seemed to have moved away from Namjoon.

“Y/N, love.. listen, it’s Jimin. Even if he’s turned soft, would it matter to you? And if he does some of those old tricks, it’s a party anyway, you can just scream for help or something. What I’m trying to explain is, you’re the only person in this world who can handle him. Front Desk Anna has nothing on you baby, just do it.. I know you can.”

You couldn’t fight the smile growing wider on your face, Sooyoung’s voice somehow calmed your senses, and your weariness subsided.

“Right, thanks. I just can’t help but worry. I know I said I wanted to see him when I volunteered to this whole project but I don’t know, maybe it’s this part of me that--”

“Y/N, it’s fine. I understand. Now go and find him, will you? Call us up if you need anything.. Bye babe, good luck!”

Sooyoung hung up after, and you caught yourself grabbing another bottle of vodka to refill your cup, finding no one in the kitchen but you. You let the heat rise from your throat to your face as you sip on it halfway through before you’re pushing past the crowd with all the strength you could muster.

The house wasn’t that humongous for anyone to lose their way, and then there’s you.

Perhaps, it’s the alcohol overtaking your system as you ended up in an unlocked bedroom, into someone’s bathroom - could be one of the housemates’ and you hurled yourself at the toilet bowl as if your life depended on it.

Your mission to search for Jimin was forgotten by your body stiffening as you were so close to vomiting but before you could do it, the door slammed open and someone cursed loudly at their entrance.

You pulled back in shock, crawling over to the bathtub and climbed in as the intruder who reeked of liquor seemed to have no care in allowing you to get a sneak peek into their business, and you didn’t even dare look up.

It took the said intruder a long pause, while you slid out your phone and the first thing to see in it is your mother’s face on the lockscreen. You tapped a finger on her face, tracing over it as you mumbled quietly.

“Mom, I can’t find your favorite son - no, he is the only son you have. Shit. Mom, should I leave? But I don’t want to disappoint them at work. Gosh, what do I do…”

“Y/N?”

You locked your phone and lifted your head to the side, the alcohol inside of you suddenly taking its supposed effect on you and it’s turning into liquid courage as you finally met the person you’ve been looking for everywhere.

“Oh.. Jimin?” you whispered, forcing yourself to get up but your wobbly knees weren’t cooperating so you gave up, letting your body sink into the empty bathtub.

“You’re here.. I - I thought Hoseok was joking around..”

“Uh, yeah I am. It’s for work, actually. I um, I was looking for you..”

His face wouldn’t register properly as your vision was getting blurry, and so you blinked over and over trying to see better. “God, Hyerim forced me to drink and I…”

“You need help? I can call her out, or do you want me to bring you to her room just down the hall..”

You frowned, finding the urge to stand on your feet and step out of the tub. “No, thanks, I’m fine.. She’s got guests to entertain anyway.. It’s her party,” you reasoned.

What came after was an unsettling silence surrounding the two of you, and it was starting to sink into you that your ex-boyfriend was standing right in front of you.

It was easier for him to look you in the eye as you kept blinking away the haze, still unable to process his appearance in your head. You failed to see the willful anticipation in him as you continued blabbering to fill in the thick air.

“So there’s this project your department had approved with us and Namjoon and I will be heading it and I’m here to talk to you and maybe seek your help in getting the background of each of your students, grades, class performances, essays because well, Communication majors write a lot of those and also your observation on their behaviors and their study habits. We’ll be conducting surveys and free programs to find out how universities and college systems differ in terms of--”

“Y/N, wait..” he reached out his hands to stop you, and you held in your breath before sighing heavily. “Why? You’re free to ask questions after I..”

“No, I mean, yes. I will.. But, can we talk outside?”

You winced, your once blurred vision betraying you as his face began to clear up. He’s not in his usual work outfit but in a semi-casual wear, a cream colored cashmere sweater, black dress pants, and a pair of his beloved chelsea boots.

It’s still him in a way, but less strict with his softened features, hair longer and in a shade of greyish blonde. You wondered if in his eyes you seemed older, and if he noticed the faint dullness in your eyes due to the stress you’ve been in at work.

His actions gave away the answers, and you swallowed thickly as he ushered you to follow him outside the bathroom with a smile that felt painfully familiar.

The walk from the bathroom towards an empty balcony in the same bedroom was filled in another disturbing silence and you had to clear your throat or run your fingers through your hair for the sake of killing time.

At the cool breeze of the night and the sound of leaves swaying along the little dance of the trees became the comforting hug you never knew you needed, and Jimin leaned against the railing, hands intertwined as he seemed to relax a bit.

You position yourself beside him, with a fair distance and trailed your gaze over the horizon, flickering lights from the cityscape and the stars above.

“So..” he started, turning slightly in your direction. “Hyerim had already informed me of the project summary and all that stuff. And I don’t know, it just seemed like something I’ve seen before?”

You smiled, “It’s that project I proposed a long time ago but they didn’t like it then. I have asked your opinion way back, when I was still desperately pitching it in..”

“Oh,” he nodded, returning your smile as he sighed. “I’m glad they finally listened…”

“Yeah, it’s a miracle they did but I’m happy. They may have thought I had to work on something because I haven’t submitted any manuscript yet..”

To that, Jimin faced you entirely, face falling in a mix of concern and guilt somewhere. His throat bobbed anxiously while he searched for any clarity, anything to tell him he’s right about what it meant.

You couldn’t let him see the slightest hint of pain so you laughed, albeit the ache in your belly.

“Mom’s living with me now, and you know how she is.. I can’t write around her, really.”

He didn't say anything back, he couldn’t find a word.

“How is she anyway?” was all he had. You nodded, beaming in memories of the first month she moved in with you. “Still loud and privy… and she’s made a lot of friends at the complex.”

He laughed, eyes crinkling on the sides but you averted your gaze, muscle memory working as you had to keep it cool and casual.

“That’s good to know,” he said. “As long as she’s happy.. And healthy.”

It’s natural - automatic for the two of you to talk, excluding the tragic history you shared. Seven years spent together and even if you had come to terms with the fact that you may have failed knowing him better, the knowledge you had about each other surpasses every little flaw in the relationship you built.

“What about your parents?” you asked, yet you did for formality. “How are they?”

He shook his head, as if to tell you he doesn’t want to talk about them. And you’re right.

“They hate me.. So as you..”

It wasn’t supposed to be heard by you, a low mutter under his breath but it was loud and clear. He gulped, looking at you with glistening eyes you couldn’t check if they were tears.

“I don’t hate you..” you said, head hanging low. “Hate is such a strong word. Maybe I did hate my father, but not you.”

A smile tugged on his lips and his shoulders slouched. He wasn’t sure if you were lying, but even if you were - it warmed his heart somehow.

“It’s okay, it’s not like I didn’t deserve it. But hey, how’s you and Namjoon’s cousin? Hoseok said you two met for real and..”

“Wait, Taehyung? How did he know him?”

He shrugs, “Don’t know. Maybe he’s a family friend? The Jungs have an entire law firm they are affiliated with, could be that one where he works at or something..”

Namjoon’s revelation to you on the wedding day bugged you, and you fight the urge to confront Jimin about what he did. You couldn’t.

“You knew the setup date, didn’t you?” you blurted out, heart hammering in your chest.

His brows furrowed and he stiffened up, surprised at the tone. “I.. how did you..”

You grinned, moving back a little to wrap yourself in an embrace at a gust of wind passing you. “Namjoon. And Taehyung.. He mentioned the reply you sent him using my email..”

“Y/N.. I.. you know it’s…” he stammered, words stuck in his throat. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s alright. You had every right though? I mean, technically you and I then were still.. In a relationship, though you could have told me. Anyways, it’s all in the past now, isn’t it? And to answer your previous question, well, Taehyung and I are cool, I think. I can’t see myself dating anyone yet.”

You were too focused staring far out ahead that you missed the way Jimin’s expression shifted as he listened to you, all the while watching you.

“I was selfish. I started it first, so even if you knew and went out with him, that was on me. I just thought I could still fix things before you found out, but I was too late..”

“Stop that,” you breathed, not wanting to hear more of it as it’s taken enough toll on you. “Why don’t we talk about your love life? I assumed you didn’t listen to me when I said get away from her so…”

Shock washed over you, realizing the small percentage of the possibility that you weren’t able to change the past during the loop. But then you were stunned.

“I tried to, but she told me she was pregnant and I had to make a choice. Which backfired on me because then I found out she faked it along with the miscarriage. You were right in the end. But I did listen when you said to apply for a doctorate, though I’m still deciding where to go.. I had to stay for three years after that because Hoseok’s father wanted me to work for him as well.”

“Wait.. Yoojin.. Faked her pregnancy? And miscarriage?”

He nodded, raising his eyebrows with a shrug of his shoulders. You couldn’t imagine the weight of having gone through that but you realized your own pain felt just the same.

Of course, he deserved it, you wanted to say - but as you looked at him, a bigger part of you was telling you no one deserves to be fooled that way.

Cheating is grave, yes, but to lie about being pregnant and going as far as faking even the miscarriage - it’s a lot to have to carry.

It was his karma, you tried to reason, and he knew that very well himself.

“I know, I deserved every little thing. I understood that the moment I learned the truth..” he plainly stated, and there’s no amount of uncertainty in his voice or anything on his face to tell you he never got the memo.

“Where is she now?” you asked, and he spun around to rest his back against the steel railings. “Sydney. She left as soon as I called the thing off. She got what she wanted anyway…”

“And that is..”

He sighed, closing his eyes as he slipped his hands in his pockets. “To stop me from living a better life than she had. And I guess it was a victory for her.”

You’re at a loss for words, the implication of his statement was so difficult to bear. If Yoojin didn’t reappear in his life, in both of your lives then it’s true - you and Jimin would have lived a better life. Maybe he too would have been a better person and a partner to you.

Yet no one could ever tell, right? Anything can happen. Relationships aren’t black and white, happy or sad, good or bad. Love is never enough to make things work, you reckoned.

Your life and his had changed forever since and all you both had become a stained glass, perhaps not shattered as you once believed - but it’s irrevocably lost like how the stain had hindered you from seeing through clearly.

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[kraviolis]

do you have any wwdits fic recs?

oh buddy i sure do

blanket warning that uhhh some of these fics are rated explicit so. beware the warnings & tags and such.

first one, obvious, is scenes from an alliance.

its a fantasy & arranged marriage AU where guillermo from the de la cruz clan of vampire slayers agrees to marry the infamous vampire warlord, nandor the relentless. it's a very different dynamic between the two of them because they start off as equals but guillermo is just as ambitious & crafty and nandor is just as controlling & bad at communication.

it's still on going (100k words and counting) and normally i dont rec fics that arent finished/close to finished but this one is so juicy, like even if it doesnt ever finish i'd still be glad to have read it. fully recommend it.

going 180 from lengthy & meaty AU fics is this really fun and cute one called better get a chaperone. it's laszlo and guillermo fake dating to make nandor jealous and it fucking rules and i need like 7 more of these little bitches right now.

i lied about the whales is a season 3 finale au/fix it where nandor and guillermo do go on their roadtrip but also try to talk about their feelings. so fucking good so fucking delicious go read it rn.

this one is rated explicit so fair warning, but scars is a rlly good trans guillermo/nandermo fic. do be very mindful of the tags, it is not a lighthearted fic!! but it IS very cathartic and explores guillermo's religious trauma & his transness in a very enjoyable and realistic way. (it DOES make guillermo's dad out to be extremely transphobic btw cus i know thats a deal breaker for many people)

a different trans guillermo fic that isnt as heavy is portraits, which is technically nandermo but pre-slash. its by the same author as scars but its entirely fluff about guillermo braiding nandor's hair and coming out to him. its just cute tbh.

ofc there's also this absolute fucking delight there is a shortage in the blood supply (but there is no shortage of blood) which is also very much rated explicit. its a season 3 canon divergence nandermo slow burn with smut. very simple and fucking entirely delightful.

if you like accidental baby acquisition, here's a short and sweet and funny fic about that called Guillermo Has a Secret, Nandor Suspects Cats, and Laszlo and Nadja Couldn't Give a Fuck, Except That They Do. the title says it all i think.

OHHH okay i'm gonna need you to read this one called you're dead (and out of this world) which yeah classic title but it was written post-s2 and pre-s3 and is a funky and really fun and super fucking interesting AU about guillermo having more than just quick reflexes and sharp aim passed down from his great (x30) grandfather. so fucking fun i love it.

human teeth is just... man. MAN. it's a post-wellness center fic about nandor's deprogramming and its so fuckin...... i dont even know what to say just read it i promise its good.

of friendships, reunions, and wooden knitting needles is a season 4 speculation fic where guillermo is stuck in england with nadja. technically its also trans guillermo but thats only mentioned briefly. its a really nice fic and it definitely helped to sate my hunger for season 4 content.

another season 4 speculative fic is ship to wreck which is entirely nadja & guillermo being stuck on the ship together and having forced bonding time and i LOVE IT. its done so well and its so so so fucking good i really love it.

here's another season 4 fic about my favorite concept to think about these days, guillermo being turned into a vampire! its called to die in england is no fun. contrary to the title it is a very fun fic, short & sweet too, feat. nadja & guillermo friendship.

another fun vampire guillermo fic is we all bleed the same damned blood but SURPRISE its another fic with trans guillermo and trans laszlo !! its transgenderism just for you!! very fluffy & sweet and just nice 2 read.

and to round this up for now is another fun vampire guillermo fic that is actually mostly just a nandor whump fic called deliria.

and ok i KNOW that doesnt sound fun but its my favorite kind of hurt/no comfort which is kidnapping & torture with some yearning mixed in. dont ask me why its my favorite, im not sure, but its pretty good fic if you just want to hurt emotionally for a while. though i will warn you the ending is not satisfying and is very open ended. be wary of the tags ok i warned u you legally cannot get mad at me.

i hope you approve of these fics!! i didnt have them all bookmarked so i had to go scouring my ao3 history & the wwdits tag to find em.

#qna #anonymous #fic recs #wwdits

[ficsyoumayhavemissed]

Reduce, Recycle, … remove? — @reminiscingintherain

611 words / Zayn x Louis, Niall x Liam, Harry x Greg James

When someone’s nicking recycling out of the rubbish bins, who’s going to take them to task?

This fic is such a delightful nibblet of this author’s writing! Their characterization is always so wonderful and how they manage to do it in so few words is a miracle!

There’s always been a Rainbow hanging over your head — Larryissocute / @jaanwangji

2.086 words / Harry x Louis

Louis sighs tugging at a loose thread on the edge of the blanket, "I dunno, really. I feel numb sort of, but that's okay 'cause I don't really wanna feel anything. Not now at least."

Or, they talk a little and that's progress.

This fic succeeds in being very sweet and sad at the same time: the perfect type of hurt/comfort for everyone who can sympathize with the character’s situations. Kudos to the author for giving us a great addition to a series that handles Louis’ emotional breakdown and the effects it has both on him and Harry, who manages to be a supportive husband even through his own struggles. (Warnings: mentions of an emotional breakdown/emotional distress and implicit anxiety/panic attacks)

Can't Buy My Love, Can Buy Me Dinner — LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

9.615 words / Harry x Louis, Zayn x Liam

Is it ethical to accept a dinner date for the free food? And will you hate me when I go anyway?

Fact 1: Louis hates Harry Styles.

Fact 2: Louis is temporarily living off toast and spaghetti hoops.

Fact 3: ...Louis may be semi-accidentally dating his worst enemy.

This fic’s summary seems like such a fun and funny concept, and it is! But there’s so much more to the fic than that. There is humor, but also friendship, angst, and self-discovery that all blend into a wonderful fic that leaves you smiling in the end. (Warnings: recreational drug use, internalized homophobia)

Ironed out clouds — bunlou / @buniou (on Twitter)

4.095 words / Harry x Louis

Louis creates dreams. Harry creates nightmares. The two absolutely hate each other, until a little girl needs their help.

This fic has such an amazing premise and it really takes advantage of that. The universe it’s built in is incredibly interesting!

Chain of love — Blumeetsgreen

14.518 words / Harry x Louis

Louis jumps into Harry’s car breathless and tells him to keep driving.

This is such a beautifully written, melancholic fic. The author does a great job of making us feel Harry's feelings as well as writing a wonderful characterization of Louis' caring nature. (Warnings: depressive thoughts/depression.)

if honesty means telling you the truth (I'm still in love with you) — me_her_themoon / @bfjacketmybeloved

47.159 words / Harry x Louis

Harry is currently in some bar in London, sipping on some brand of whiskey, after Niall practically forced him out of the house because “it’s time for you to get some action, you lazy wanker.”

So, he finds himself here. Trapped between the bar and the back of some unknown person who he is not interested in in the slightest. He doesn’t even think he wants a relationship after his last one, but maybe a fling if the situation calls for it.

This fic was written by a new author; they said that it is based on the album Heartbreak Weather by Niall Horan and it rings true because the reader is able to identify each song and feeling. This is a wonderful fic that will make you cry and laugh!

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Feb 2021 Fic Recs

I AM JUST REALLY PASSIONATE ABOUT FANFICTION, OKAY.

I didn’t have as much time to read fanfic this month, but I still want to share the stories I fell in love with. There are so so many good fics out there, and I wish I had time for them all! Here is a list of the fanfic that I read this month and truly adore. 

A majority of my reading this month was spent on Fem!Jily fics! Which I LOVED. I whole heartedly rec every single one!! There is a collection on AO3 of all of the fics written if you are interested! This list would be AGES longer if I added all of those gems. Trust me they are SO worth it! 

Below the cut are 20 wonderful fics. Happy reading my friends!!

Romione Fics

Who He'd Miss Most by @ashotofogdensoldfirewhiskey 

T 2k // I CAN’T EXPRESS ENOUGH LOVE FOR THIS FIC.  This missing moment is just brilliant. RON is fantastic in it, written so well. The Harry & Ron BROTP gives me too many emotions. The Romione vibes are spot on. I read this three times before I could find words to leave a review. I plan to read this one again and again and again. 

A Crown of Violets by katsala

T 2k // A fem!romione story? Yes! Please! I adore the way that Ron, (who is named Ginny) is written in this story. It’s very very very good. 

Hinny Fics

The Potters and the Weasleys by @goodlifewrites 

G 82k // The latest chapter of this fic dropped while I was brushing my teeth. I immediately sat on the floor and read it, toothbrush still in my mouth. AND ITS FAB. The way this story is written is just next level. The characterization, plot, writing style? Everything is INCREDIBLE. I’m in love. 

Am I Your Lockscreen? by @narukoibito 

T 1k // The moment I got the email about this fic I stopped everything to read it. I laughed through the entire thing. Not going to lie, I’ve probably read it 5 times since it was posted. The dynamic of the characters is fantastic. Harry in this is just top notch.

Ginevra by @clarensjoy 

T 3k // I am really emotional about this story. Every scene in this story hit me hard. I desperately wanted more, but it was so so perfectly transitioned to the next scene. I love my girl Ginny and I ADORE this story. 

borrow the moonlight by @could-have-beens 

G 700 words // I talked about this fic earlier this month, but it deserves to be rec’d 100 more times. Every time I read it I am super emotional about the way Hinny’s relationship is portrayed. :’) 

out the window by @displayheartcode 

G 500 words // EVERY TIME ONE OF THESE LITTLE MASTERPIECES IS DROPPED ON ME IT LIVES IN MY HEAD FOR WEEKS. THIS ONE IS AT THE TOP OF MY BRAIN ALL THE TIME. MIGHT ABANDON ALL MY WIPS AND JUST WRITE ABOUT THIS AU NON STOP. 

He looks at her and sees the rest of his life by @fightfortherightsofhouseelves 

G 700 words// This little gem makes me so emotional about Hinny. I love the way Harry thinks about/describes/loves Ginny. It’s this really powerful little love story that turns me into an absolute sap. 

take what i took and give it back to you by fairytiger 

T 4k // One of the first stories I read after retuning to fandom last year. I’ve probably read it 7+ times. A favorite go to fic. I came back to it this month because I think about it every other week. Ginny in this story is so clearly written and characterized. OH I LOVE IT. 

trouvaille by @gryffindormischief 

G 6k // The way that Harry was written in this story stayed with me for long after I read it. It is so so so perfectly Harry that it kills me. Musician Harry? YES PLEASE!

Jily Fics

Shelf Awareness by @ghostofbambifanfiction 

M 28k // HOW COME NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT THIS. WHY DID YOU ALL JUST LET ME STUMBLE ON THIS BY MYSELF. I can’t even begin to talk about this fic. Bookstore AU? Sold. Dorky James? Sold. Pining Lily? Sold. Oh it is so so beyond good. I know I am so so late to this party, but it’s just unreal. 

to be always kind and true by @clare-with-no-i 

G 2k // You know that moment when you read a fic by an author and then you ignore everything and consume every story they have?? Yeah, I did that after reading this fic. The characterization alone could kill me. Not to mention the writing style. FAB.

they loved. by @mppmaraudergirl

T 400words// I read this little ficlet about 7 times hoping that there would be more each time I got to the end. It always stopped in the same place and broke my heart every time. It’s soooooo gorgeous I can’t stop thinking about it. 

bisous, bisous by @clare-with-no-i 

G 1k // When you read this fic it’s like you are actually in the story. The atmosphere is so powerful. It’s just this brilliant piece of art that makes want to curl up and read it under a cozy blanket. 

The Fabulous Baker Brothers by @frustratedpoetwrites 

T 8k // This fic has me running to a bakery every time I think about it. I love the characterization in this story. OH how I love Lily in this fic, she is just wonderful. And of course, I am a huge sucker for a well written Remus. 

Summer Girl by @efkgirldetective

E 41k // I dare you to find a more lyrically written first person narrative. NOT POSSIBLE. This story is flat out gorgeous and I am very much obsessed with it. One Sunday night I found out I didn’t have to go into work the next day so I immediately started this fic and didn’t stop until I finished it at 2am. 

Earthquake Drills by @efkgirldetective 

M 132k WIP// After finishing Summer Girl at 2am, I read this story until 5:30 am. I got 4 hours of sleep and then woke up and read it more. I crave dynamic characters the way Efk wrote them in this story. It is just WOW. 

Other Fics

see where you hide by @alrightginger 

T 1k // When a George/Harriet fic is posted I RUN. I love love love fiery Fem!Harry. And I love the way that this story pans out, wonderful. Give me all the Fem!Harry. 

And We Are In Bed Together, Laughing by nevernevergirl  @yorkesteins

T 3k // The Remus/Tonks fic of my dreams. This fic is a collection of missing moments that tells their story. I fell in love with the writing style and the way that these two are written. GORGEOUS. 

 Miasma by @medric

T 5k // This story hit me so hard, it’s the type that gives you heart ache in the most beautiful way. It’s the story of Remus’ life, the two wars and who he loves. Wolfstar and Remadora. I’ll be thinking about it non-stop for the next month. 

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