Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: Abby
Author on LJ: jjtaylor
Author Website: fic memories
Why this must be read: this tiny little ficlet (1/30 of the book of myths, a writing project that features 30 ficlets about 30 women in fandom that must be read through) is a perfect look at Abby. the glimpse of her relationship with Gibbs is just an extra bonus that makes the story even better.

September Eleventh

Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Vecchio
Author on LJ: justbreathe80
Author Website: Giggling and Dizzy
Why this story must be read:

getfraserlaid produced so many amazing stories that I think we'll probably be reccing them for the next few years. One of best ones is this amazing Vecchio/Fraser first time piece. I think that part of what makes it so wonderful is that it is simulatneously a first time story and a last time story. The prompt that justbreathe80 chose to write about was Ray and Benny's last time before Ray leaves for Vegas. Through out the entire story, there is such hope building, and even if you dislike the thought of Vecchio naked, you can't help but cheer when Ray finally stops freaking out and lets himself love Benny. It is so beautiful simply as a first time story, because she exactly captures the uncertainty and wonder of starting a relationship. But then when you consider that this is also the only time that they have together, it adds a real poignancy to this story. I still am in total awe of how she manages to convey the entire story of Ray's motivation to leave for Vegas in hints and bits. (As a writer, if I could show instead of tell like that ... I'd never stop writing!) And the ending makes my heart break every time. If you only read one Fraser/Vecchio story that I rec here, make this the one. It is just that good.


Until It Swallows Me Whole