January 29th, 2012 
12:08 am It's Still Early (Don't Worry, Baby) by myscheherazade (R)
Fandom: MEN'S PROFESSIONAL TENNIS RPS
Pairing: Marat Safin/Andy Roddick/Roger Federer/Stanislas Wawrinka
Length: ~ 4000 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] myscheherazade
Author Website: [livejournal.com profile] cookingontherun
Why this must be read: Writing four people in essentially one relationship is a tough task.  [livejournal.com profile] myscheherazade and cohort [livejournal.com profile] hiro_chan came up with this idea based on the fact that Roger can be easily written with the other three players and all work at showing different aspects of his character.  This is the first of their foursome fics, in which Andy gets it in his head that what Roger really needs is to get drunk and in bed with Stan, even though Roger is in a threeway arrangement with Andy and Marat.

From this fic, there are four other stories from these two authors.  I highly recommend Favours from [livejournal.com profile] hiro_chan, which works on the Marat/Stan element of the group (a pairing that couldn't be considered without at least Roger).  I warn that Favours is actually on the dark side, as Stan is asking Marat to physically torture him after a painful loss.  However, this fic only works if you read It's Still Early first.

It's Still Early (Don't Worry, Baby)
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01:37 pm Acting Out by [livejournal.com profile] steals_thyme (R)
Fandom: WATCHMEN
Pairing: Nite Owl/Rorschach
Length: 1979
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] steals_thyme
Author Website: Can't Shake This Limerence
Why this must be read:

In the grand tradition of sex pollen fics, this one sees Nite Owl having to deal with his partner who's just been dosed. The dialogue between them as Nite Owl tries to do the right thing and not let Rorschach do something he'll regret is both spot-on and hilarious, and this fic also offers a bonus chapter at the end of the original entry, so scroll down!


He grabbed Rorschach's arm, spinning him so that he could pull it roughly up behind his back. They stumbled, turning until Rorschach was the one flat against Archie, half-masked face pushed against the warmed metal by a hand on the back of his neck, pinned like a criminal. Dan knew he could break the hold with minimal effort, but instead he reached back with his free hand to fondle Dan's thigh.

"Hrn," he said, arching his back. "Yes, good. Like this. Keep the suit on, Nite Owl."

"Oh god!" Dan said, exasperated. "There is no way you're really that kinky, come on, man."

Acting Out

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07:29 pm Aftermath by kleinefee92 (PG)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: none
Length: 8610 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kleinefee92
Author Website: Masterlist of Fics
Why this must be read:

A lovely look at where the show has gone in terms of Arthur's and Merlin's relationship and their motivations by Season 4, the latest one. After four years of working together and trusting each, they've built a partnership that will help to shape a kingdom. From Arthur putting Merlin into the position of advisor regardless of his servant status to Merlin keeping mum about an attacker because he knows the knowledge would lead Camelot to war, these two individuals have put each other and the kingdom of Camelot first. It's a nice realization after four years of putting up with each other, helping to guard the other, and being there to support the other in everything. I found this story a very uplifting precursor to what the future of Camelot looks like.

Most Faithful
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08:18 pm New Steps by Mistresscurvy (PG)
Fandom: BANDOM (MCR)

Pairing: Frank Iero/Gerard Way

Length: ~4,500 words

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] mistresscurvy

Author Website: Her Masterlist on LJ / Her Masterlist on DW / Her AO3 Page

Why this must be read:

This is a Strictly Ballroom AU with dancer!Gerard who needs to express himself in the very srs bizness world of competitive ballroom dancing. Eventually, Gerard begins a search for a new dance partner only to find said partner where he'd least expect it.

It's not!fic but SO FREAKING BRILLIANT that you'll cheer in between all the giggling. You don't need to know the canon source, as long as you're vaguely familiar with any movie about dancing, this fic will work (and how!)

Pining! Secret Dance Sessions! Mikeyway being supportive despite the crazy hairdo (courtesy of Mama Way)! Random cameos!

An excerpt )

Really, go, go, go and read it now!

New Steps at AO3, at DW and at LJ. You can also get it in podfic form here (read by [personal profile] argentumlupine) and here (read by [personal profile] letsgofriday)

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10:55 pm Little Poussin by amber_tasya (NC17)
Fandom: MEN'S PROFESSIONAL TENNIS RPS
Pairings: Roger Federer/Gilles Simon, Andy Roddick/Gilles Simon, implied Roger Federer/Andy Roddick
Length: ~2500 words
Author on LJ[livejournal.com profile] amber_tasya
Author Website: [livejournal.com profile] amber_tasya
Why this must be read: While angst is a major component to the explosion of Federer/Roddick fic that existed years ago, there's quite a bit of kink!fic as well.  One of the main reasons is this author, who is also responsible for the series The Secret Life of Roger Federer, or What Turns on Andy Roddick (12 parts in all) - a series that is unfinished and likely abandoned but easy enough to enjoy despite the lack of ending.  A side effect of this awesome series is this pseudo spinoff, in which Roger and Andy utilize their powers (or, more appropriately, Andy's belt) to have some hot fun with Gilles, who does seem eager to be punished this way.

Little Poussin
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