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crack_van2012-08-23 08:42 am
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Once More, With Feeling by redcarrigan (PG-13)
Fandom: Sherlock
Pairing: Sherlock/John
Length: 21,178 words
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Stories on AO3
Why this must be read: I realized most everything I've recommended thus far has been a little dark, so today have some fluff. It's Fluffy McFluff Fluff. It's also one of my favorite guilty pleasure tropes - meeting up with the parents and convincing your friend to pretend to be your significant other so the parents don't worry so much/try to set you up on blind dates. Here, John is going home to see his parents and convinces (ie bribes) Sherlock to pretend to his boyfriend so his mother will stop trying to set him up on dates. In turn, Sherlock charms John's Mum, shares bad punny science jokes with his Dad and generally confuses the hell out of poor John.
The original characters are great fun, there's just enough angst to make the romance all the sweeter and there's a zinger at the end that makes me laugh every single time.
I don't know if I'm the only person that does this, but I'm pretty sure when I'm reading this story I've got a goofy smile on my face the whole time. Then I do that thing where I bring my hand up to my mouth when I'm trying not to laugh loudly or something is just so adorable I can't help myself.
So, for the people who could never get the hang of Thursdays, this, plus a nice cup of tea, just might help you make it through your day with a smile.
Once More, With Feeling
Pairing: Sherlock/John
Length: 21,178 words
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Stories on AO3
Why this must be read: I realized most everything I've recommended thus far has been a little dark, so today have some fluff. It's Fluffy McFluff Fluff. It's also one of my favorite guilty pleasure tropes - meeting up with the parents and convincing your friend to pretend to be your significant other so the parents don't worry so much/try to set you up on blind dates. Here, John is going home to see his parents and convinces (ie bribes) Sherlock to pretend to his boyfriend so his mother will stop trying to set him up on dates. In turn, Sherlock charms John's Mum, shares bad punny science jokes with his Dad and generally confuses the hell out of poor John.
The original characters are great fun, there's just enough angst to make the romance all the sweeter and there's a zinger at the end that makes me laugh every single time.
I don't know if I'm the only person that does this, but I'm pretty sure when I'm reading this story I've got a goofy smile on my face the whole time. Then I do that thing where I bring my hand up to my mouth when I'm trying not to laugh loudly or something is just so adorable I can't help myself.
So, for the people who could never get the hang of Thursdays, this, plus a nice cup of tea, just might help you make it through your day with a smile.
Once More, With Feeling