crack_van | Confidence Men by Dorinda (R)

Hi hi. I'm victoria p. and I'll be driving the getaway car for this month of Ocean's 11 recs. I am pretty hardcore OTP about Danny/Rusty, so that's pretty much what all my recs will be, possibly with some gen sprinkled in.

I'm starting with a fandom classic.

Fandom: Ocean's Eleven
Pairing: Danny Ocean/Rusty Ryan
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: Dorinda's Bare Bones Page
why this must be read:

Confidence Men is the granddaddy of O11 fanfic. Written for the first

yuletide challenge, it's the kind of story that launches a fandom into the bigtime, with sharply observed characterization, snappy dialogue, deftly understated emotion both past and present, and a believable back story for Danny and Rusty. It's a classic for a reason.

But on the afternoon of his release, Danny could feel himself finally waking up, and he felt a rush of relief that almost surprised him. Prisoner Daniel Ocean began to crack like a chrysalis, slow tingles working their way out from his belly and buzzing down his legs and arms. He put on his old tuxedo, the fabric easing smoothly over his shoulders and around his back like an embrace. He put on his wedding ring, though a fat lot of good that did him now. He unleashed his mind from its cramped little doghouse and let it run, barely seeing the bars and gates he was leaving behind.

First he had to get a haircut, a shave, and new clothes. He stood naked for a few minutes before a dressing room mirror--no full-length three-way mirrors and track lighting in the pen, even in these modern times--and with every breath, he felt more of the protective skin loosening. It wasn't coming off, not all at once, not yet, but he could feel the process underway. The man beneath was stiff, a little sore, but intact. As far as he could tell.

Confidence Men by Dorinda

If you enjoy the story, please let the author know.

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