May 20th, 2013 
09:20 am It's Bad Enough We Get Along FireEverything, MarieLikesToDraw (MarieLikeToDraw)
Fandom: TEEN WOLF
Pairing: Chris Argent/Peter Hale, background Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski
Length: 13000 and a sequel!
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: MarieLikesToDraw at AO3 and FireEverything at AO3
Why this must be read: Fandom often over-looks the hot-ass GROWN MEN of Teen Wolf fandom and that is a crying shame, because Dr. Deaton, Chris Argent, Sheriff Stilinski, and Peter Hale are just as gorgeous as any of the kids, and those of us 38 and older don't feel nearly as squicky when imagining their exploits as we sometimes do imagining the younger generation.

Peter's voice is so sharp and precise and sassy it should be a crime. And Chris is in such a vulnerable place and knows better than to play with the big bad wolf, and yet he keeps on doing it.

“Where’s Derek?” Argent demands without preamble, without any pretense at diplomacy. Peter could sigh, if he was feeling demonstrative.

“He’s learning to delegate,” Peter says.

Argent looks livid, lines in his face deepening.

“I want a truce,” he says at last.

“We have a truce,” he reminds him, watching him with senses open like he was taught, many years ago. Chris Argent has a strong heartbeat, deep lungs. He’s a mess, emotions sliding off him in waves.

“I want it in writing.”

Oh.

“Invoking a contract is a more complicated business,” Peter says, telling him what he must already know. The Argents are a clan not without history, however human. The age of their traditions also carries weight.

“Don’t pander to me,” Argent says, voice low in his throat.

“I wouldn’t dream of it,” Peter hedges, voice light.

Peter never dreams of anything but fire and mouthfuls of dirt.


It's Bad Enough We Get Along
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12:53 pm "Fieldtrip" by such_heights (Teen)
Fandom: FRINGE
Characters/Pairings: Astrid Farnsworth, Alternate Olivia Dunham, Olivia Dunham
Length: 2836 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] such_heights
Author Website: on Ao3
Why this must be read:

Because it broaches the very much ignored in canon issue of how Astrid would feel about the Olivia's switching and having been deceived, as well as framing it with alt!Olivia's own complicated barely revealed feelings on the whole thing. Add in some BAMF!Olivia there too and this is great.

Field Trip
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05:42 pm Better Off With You by tictactoews (Teen)
Fandom: HOCKEY RPF
Pairing: Jonathan Toews/Patrick Kane
Length: 11K
Author on LJ [livejournal.com profile] jean_iris
Author Website: on AO3
Why this must be read:

The next trope on the list is animal transformations. You will find quite a few of these on AO3. This isn't were-animals, although there are plenty of them, but a temporary transformation into some sort of animal. It usually serves the same sort of plot device as the de-aged trope - where one player is forced to rely on the care of the object of his UST. Authors usually match the animal involved to the player's personality (Sidney Crosby as a penguin, natch).

I had a horrible time choosing between two really good ones, but finally went with the less-read of the two.

This story features Tazer as a hedgehog, because of course he is. Unlike most transformation stories, this one is told from the POV of the one experiencing the transformation. As Jonathan gradually comes to understand more about his feelings for Kaner and vice versa, he also realizes how much he trusts Patrick to take care of him in his vulnerable state.

Better Off With You
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05:49 pm Two Paired, by joss80 (NC-17)
Fandom: PERSON OF INTEREST
Pairing: Zoe Morgan/John Reese
Length: 2250 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] joss80
Author Website: on AO3
Why this must be read: For anyone who likes to believe that John Reese and Zoe Morgan didn't just play poker after their "divorce" in episode six of season two, this fic does a great job keeping these two in character. Booze, cards, and sex served in turn.

Two Paired: on LJ or on AO3
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07:13 pm "The Twenty-Fifth Rule" series by paxnirvana (PG-13)
Fandom: NARUTO
Pairing: Iruka/Kakashi
Length: 8 fics, 17,497 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] paxnirvana
Author Website: FF.net profile
Why this must be read: When I learned that KakaIru was one of the biggest ships in early Naruto fandom, I couldn't understand where it came from. Well, aside from the fact that Kakshi and Iruka are the first two pretty adults in a canon overrun with children. (Ohhhh.) This series is remarkable for exploring their one interaction in early canon and using it to build a logical and romantic relationship. Yes, this series made me ship it! ^^ [starts just before the Chuunin Exam]

1: The Twenty-Fifth Rule 2: Chance Encounter 3: Afternoon Missions 4: Sharing Sake 5: Night Pursuit 6: Harsh Reality 7: Ninja Omake Theater 8. Calm Before the Storm. The series has been posted to AO3 as a chaptered story, but it is missing the 7th fic I have linked here. Also this is a complete series, despite the WIP note at AO3.
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