"The One Where ..." Series by myrna1_2_3 (PG-13 and R)

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Fandom: CRIMINAL MINDS
Pairing: David Rossi/Spencer Reid
Length: ~74,600
Author on LJ: myrna1_2_3
Author Website: Criminal Minds fics on LJ
Why this must be read:

In all my years reading fanfiction, I have found that now and then appears a fic that has reviewers literally commenting 'I usually don't read X, but you've made me LOVE it!'. I have two of these fics in my rec list; this is the first one. The members of the Team fall into three subgroups: BAU founders (Gideon, Rossi), 'kids' (Prentiss, Morgan, Garcia, Reid), and well ... Hotch :P. It's not unusual to find fans saying they have something of an squick when it comes to pairing Reid, (one of) the youngest, with any of the older ones -- be either due to the age difference, or to the mentor/student kind of relationship they sometimes have. Due to this, Rossi/Reid and Gideon/Reid are the less popular slash pairings, and it is hard to find fics, and fans, for them.

There, thought, is a Rossi/Reid series that makes people go all 'I usually don't read X, but you've made me LOVE it!'. I haven't been able to find an official name for the series, but given that most stories' titles start with "The One Where ...", I'll call it that :B. It is a non-linear recount of David Rossi and Spencer Reid's relationship, and it freely uses sarcasm and deadpan humor all around. It is funny and sweet but not overly fluffy, so no fear of rotting teeth :D!

The One Where Rossi and Hotch Play Golf and then Rossi Goes Home (PG-13)
The One Where Reid Speaks at the Law Enforcement Conference (PG-13)
The One told from Hotch’s Point of View (PG-13)
The One where Reid Graduates (PG-13)
The One that Starts with Rossi Mad about Psychics (PG-13)
The One Where Rossi's Brother Visits (PG-13)
The One with the Dinner Party at Hotch's Place (PG-13)
The One Where Rossi and Reid visit Caltech (R)

Comments

[jirel.livejournal.com]

I'm happily taking the "I don't usually like...." tour on this one. As a matter of fact, I have recommended the stories to a friend of mine who doesn't like slash at all but does enjoy a well written story. Thanks for recommending this.

[chrisjournal.livejournal.com]

These are just fantastic. I've been leery of dipping my toes into CM fic but really, one can never have enough Reid, and I know the author's name from another fandom. Thanks for the rec!