I Got Me a Nice Little Place in the Stars by luzdeestrellas (pg)

[musesfool.livejournal.com]

Fandom: SUPERNATURAL
Pairing: Sam/Dean
Length: ~25K words
Author on LJ: luzdeestrellas
Author Website: tag list on LJ
Why this must be read:

This is 25K words of brotherly banter and emoporn, of Sam learning how awesome Dean is, and how much he loves him (and how much Dean loves him, and is willing to do for him). It's AU, but not by much - it could have gone down like this - and the long, slow unfolding of their slide into a sexual relationship, of Sam realizing what he wants and getting Dean to give it to him, really works for me here. Plus, it's funny and hot and made me all achy in the chestal area.

"You little fucker," Dean said, sticking his head under the trickle of water the pump by the stables provided. For a second, Sam thought he was actually going to drink it, like maybe defeat at Sam's hands had made him vaguely suicidal, but he flicked his dripping fingers at Sam, instead. "Only people of low moral character cheat, Sam."

Sam laughed. "And winners. Don't forget that." Dean smelled of sweat and fresh air when Sam went to him and dropped a hand to skim over his damp head. "Buck up, champ. Without the losers in this world, there would be no winners. You're like bacteria, in a way. Sort of unpleasant, but useful in small amounts."

Dean threw an arm over Sam's shoulders, tucked him into his side for just a second, his head butting Sam's chin almost hard enough to hurt. "You're a fucking disgrace to the noble name of Winchester, is what you are," Dean said.

"I'm the embodiment of the noble Winchester name. I think they might have named the rifle in the hope that one day I'd come along." His voice was even, but he couldn't stop talking. He felt scorched through all down his side where Dean touched him, happiness and something else turning his blood molten in his veins. He rubbed his face in Dean's hair, breathing him in, before he pushed him away. "Seriously, extra cheese. I'm going to see to the horses, and when I come in, it better be ready."

Dean put one sweaty armpit right up against Sam's face, before walking away, muttering, "I hope none of those horses accidentally kick you in the head."

In the interest of full disclosure, I suppose I should mention that I betaed this story, but all beta bias aside, you should totally read it. And don't forget to leave feedback if you enjoy it.

I Got Me a Nice Little Place in the Stars by luzdeestrellas

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Comments

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

I am brand new to SPN, and a friend has recc'ed this to me as her absolute favourite of her stories. I started dipping into her back catalogue of fics a couple of days ago and I am in love with her writing. Perfect for a newbie too. Shall bump this one up the list now, thank you!

[musesfool.livejournal.com]

She's a fantastic writer! I hope you're letting her know how much you like the stories.

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

I have, I just hope she's getting my f/b okay as I'm waaaay in her back catalogue I think!

[musesfool.livejournal.com]

I'm sure she is.