#Especially with any guilt gaara might still carry

[inadragon]

I love GaaHina arranged marriage aus bc Gaara is so aromantic and awkward and too insecure in his ability to love to seek a close intimate relationship for himself. But also he wants to be known and loved and intimate with somebody and share his life completely.

And Hinata is socially awkward and anxious and sweet and caring. And maybe she's romantically attracted to gaara and maybe she isn't, but she knows he'll always take care of her and she'll always take care of him.

[animeyanderelover]

Hi, it's me again and I was wondering if I could get some headcanons of how yanderes Itachi, Pein and Konan (poly) Gaara and Deku would react to the reader being cold to them after they kidnapped her but after they see their genuine love for her, she eventually warms up to them and finally tells them 'I love you' with a flustered and blushing expression?

Tw: Yandere themes, unhealthy mindset, unhealthy relationship, possessiveness, obsessiveness, delusions, clinginess, desperation, guilt-tripping, manipulation, intimidation, abduction

Finally warming up

Pain & Konan

🌧️​🤍​Pain is the one to exert pressure the most on you since he mixes up his wishes to control you together with the growing desperation from Nagato's side and also the well-being of Konan who is hurt from your cold behavior. She may not show it on the outside but Pain can tell when his friend is hurting and he wants Konan and him to be happy which is only possible if you drop your cold act. He would have a bit more patience if it wouldn't be for the fact that he shares with Konan and the fact that she is silently craving for love just as much as Nagato, though the way he expresses it in his bodies isn't the most convenient. As the angel Konan is though, she will stop Pain from using any scary or harsh methods since she wants to gain your approval and love in a more natural way rather than frightening and forcing you. The circumstances aren't the best but she tries to do what she can so you can at least understand their situation a bit better.

🌧️​🤍​Konan is literally the bridge between Pain and their s/o since she is the sweeter and doesn't carry quite the same intensity with her like Pain. The woman ends up instructing her friend how to appear more friendly, is the one who ends up tripping you into a civilized talk with him to show you that he isn't just a bad guy an that underneath his whole facade lies genuine love. She uses her jutsu to keep you entertained and all three of you might very well end up doing origami together with her as the instructor, moments during which she'll nudge Pain into relaxing a bit and exposing the more human side where she quips a bit and he responds with his own humor. Under her influence Pain looses his tight grip enough to let you walk around freely and if there is really enough trust, he lets you out. But either Konan or one of his bodies will accompany you or at least stalk you. He has vast knowledge stored in his head so he ends up telling you small bits of informations here and there, especially if you are interested.

🌧️​🤍​Hard work pays off and Pain has to admit that hearing you being sincere when you tell them for the first time that you love them feels much more fulfilling than tickling it out of you via force. Konan has a soft smile on her face though she sort of glances shortly at her friend with a "See? This was the right decision" look. Pain himself has a softer glint in his eyes, Nagato's real body has a more visible reaction though since he's flustered and more prone to emotional reactions hence the almost tearful expression. The lingering tension is soothed after that statement where Pain attempts to continue to be more open with you and to put more trust in you even if his paranoia sets limits. But this method works and not only does it make Konan happy to not have to use force and fear, you start feeling happy as well which is a double win. It has him feeling better as well and the real Nagato will express himself and his feelings openly whenever you meet him.

Itachi Uchiha

🍡​Itachi as the aware guy he is expects something like your coldness, he deserves the silent and cold treatment in his opinion. He's ruing his cause of actions and how low he seems to have fallen for abducting a innocent person. Even if this was for your own protection for being targeted, it was still his fault for stalking you in the first place, wasn't it? Itachi is patient though and even if he sometimes fails, he tries to keep his expectations as low as possible. On top of that it just leaves a bitter taste in his mouth and a sick feeling in his stomach whenever he imagines to force you into loving him. He's very considerate towards his partner's feelings and prefers the genuine love over the forced one in a heartbeat. Most of all he tells himself that he just wants you to be safe and as comfortable as you can be in this situation. Itachi himself does his best to at least ease some of your stress and fears. He tells you from the very start that he won't hurt you and, even if this doesn't mean anything, that he's sorry for what he's done to you.

🍡​He cooks for his darling and if they have a special wish, he'll cater to that wish as good as he can as well. He gifts you some books or certain things you need to continue a hobby of yours so you don't start to feel bored and if you want to cook or do something in the house yourself as a way to keep yourself busy, he won't interfere either. The Uchiha never forces you into any sort of interaction. He may attempt occasionally a bit smal talk but gets the hint if you don't answer and lets it be. He's one to keep your mental health in mind as well so to not let you rot in the house, he does take you out on walks in nature as well. If he mentions something and notices that your interest is peaked, he continues to talk about it even if you don't say anything yourself. He pours his heart out to you, telling you about something interesting he heard or saw and how he felt about it and sometimes even a few wild flowers for you because he thought that you'd like them.

🍡​Truth be told, he has initial doubts whether you just suffer from the symptoms of Stockholm Syndrome or really love him because he is the only person you can really socialize with yet at the same time he can't push back this lingering hope of his. You hit a vulnerable spot though, in only the best ways, the moment you finally confess that you do love him. Itachi is subtle with his reaction but that doesn't take away his happiness, how his heart is racing joyfully in his chest and how he feels warmth seeping into his heart. He has a small smile on his face and he directs those words back at you, words he has been longing to say to you in this way. Sometimes the doubt strikes if this is truly a result of isolation but it becomes hard to be dubious when you are so happy around him and the desperate part of him eats this change in behavior up, Itachi just melts whenever you give him a genuine and happy smile or ask for some sort of affection.

Gaara

🐼Gaara is one of the more vulnerable Yandere so his reaction to you giving him the cold shoulder is a way to truly hit him harshly without touching him. It isn’t like the Kazekage isn’t aware of his wrongdoing but paranoia tends to get the better of him and that is how you ended up being abducted after all. He’s deep down just desperate and wants love yet is able to understand fully why you treat him the way you treat him currently. It pains him terribly but he as well sees it as some sort of natural punishment and doesn’t force you into anything. The days of his bloody regime are in the past and he would hate to make himself look even more like a monster in your eyes than he already has. He just continues his work as good as he can even if he struggles a little bit here and there. Even with his best attempts to keep a neutral face, those who observe a bit closer are able to tell that something is bothering him.

🐼He’s almost hesitant to go near you out of fear to be exposed to cruel words or hatred in your eyes yet he has to at least tend to your basic needs. He makes sure to serve you the meals that you like, indulges in your hobbies and favorite books and tries to pick topics for a possible conversation which interest you. The hurt on his face is visible if you shoot his attempts to get you to warm up down but he just silently leaves you alone when he realizes that you don’t want him there. He asks his sister for some advice and depending on her knowledge of the situation she’ll help him accordingly. It’s likely that his siblings know what happened or at least have a strong hunch and Temari makes her disdain clear yet is too attached to just let Gaara continue to silently suffer and start to feel unworthy and insecure. Both of his siblings talk to you as well, try to explain somehow why their brother did what he did and that he really loves you a lot.

🐼Gaara at one point tries to cope with his pain by constantly telling himself that he is after all just a monster and you have every right to hate him. That’s why he is nearly overwhelmed when you one day tell him that you actually have fallen in love with him. He just stares in awe at you, unable to speak at first before he carefully, shakily asks if you meant what you just said. One quick nod and repeat of your sentence throws him completely out as too many things at once happen inside of his brain. Pure joy blesses him, he turns slightly red as a bashful part of his takes over and some part of his brain still doesn’t fully believe what you just told him. It feels like something out of his dreams. He turns rather clingy once he knows that his s/o doesn’t mind anymore and even if he would never push it, he wants to hear them saying that they love him more, to hear it again and confirm that this isn’t a dream of his. You get for the most part your freedom back as well.

Izuku Midoriya

💚Something definitely went the wrong way in here! Midoriya is supposed to be your hero, your lover, your soulmate and yet you don’t even spare him a glance. I’d say that Izuku is the worst one in regards of his reaction and the way he chooses to solve this problem at first. He’s the most delusional and firm to believe that he didn’t abduct you, just saved you and also helped you to live the life you deserve. With him. His brain is completely unable to come up with the most reasonable answer and so he comes up with all sorts of other excuses. You don’t hate him, maybe you’re just overwhelmed or don’t know him enough yet. But that can and will change! The most likely candidate to just start crying if you leave him dangling for too long because even if he drowns himself in delusions, your indifference and coldness against him still hurts him terribly With the determination to change that though, Deku ends up clinging to you like crazy.

💚He barely, if at all, leaves you alone and tries busily to explain to you why it’s absolutely justified of him to have taken you and why him and you are meant to be together. He’s a bit much because he is pushy and isn’t above using guilt-tripping here and there as well. He doesn’t want to be forceful or even hurt a single hair of yours but his delusions sometimes blur the line for him so he doesn’t feel wrong about all things he does. What Izuku does is working tirelessly though to make you happy, to help you get over whatever hinders you from seeing that he is your soulmate. You’re being spoiled with presents and things you love, he indulges in whatever he knows you like from his many filled books with information about you and is willing to do much to gain your approval. If you’re unhappy he’s willing to humiliate himself to make you happy and if you cry, he’s about ready to run to the end of the world only to see you smile again.

💚Say what you want against him but you can’t deny that Izuki is devoted to you til his last breath and ready to do about everything as long as it doesn’t involve you leaving this relationship, even if he takes it to the extreme. He doesn’t care about any of this though when you finally say those words to him that almost ascend his soul straight to heaven. He’s not afraid to show his tears of happiness that bubble up and he’s repeating his own adoration and worship for you like a broken record in that moment. Midoriya is still unbearable but at least less unbearable than when desperation got the better of him. He sees no problem in letting you out now that you feel the same, even if he will most likely follow you wherever you go. He’s more composed albeit still highly bashful and shy. Best of all, now he can finally introduce you properly to his mother as his future spouse.

[scoops-stevie-archive]

  ⭐️axhiiles’ 2020 fic rec⭐️

there's a total of 178 fics in this bad boy and i blame it on 2020. my bookmarks look like a warzone.

part 1 // part 2 // part 3 // part 4

-all fics are in alphabetical order by title, not fandom

-please tell me if the links are broken/linked wrong

-smut is marked with **

as always, please leave a kudos and a comment on what you read, and reblog this to spread!

5 Times Kageyama Made Hinata Carry Him, and the One Time Kageyama Carried Hinata - 3.9k, single chapter author: bowlerhatfringe fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio

Kageyama using Hinata as a chair/forcing him to carry him places. Hinata considers it strength training and loves it.

17 Birthdays and More - 12.3k, single chapter author: purple_anonymous fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku

Bakugou had called all of them for an emergency meeting. Together. And Eijirou and the rest of the class are currently staring at him like they’ve entered some alternate universe where everything’s the same except Bakugou willingly called for an emergency meeting with the whole class of 3A.

Well, almost everyone.

That was also a surprise and another warning of the end times probably...

Because Izuku Midoriya wasn’t here as a result of Katsuki Bakugou’s stubborn pettiness even amidst a probable apocalypse prevented him from inviting his rival, no…

No, Midoriya wasn’t here because the meeting was about Izuku Midoriya.

Izuku Midoriya’s birthday, to be exact.

“What the..?” Eijirou said after a while, beginning to speak Bakugou’s language because everyone else was confused with a dash of fear into silence.

“What?” Bakugou drawled like they didn’t just enter the twilight zone. “Are you all deaf?”

 Or, A Secret Relationship fic, a birthday fic that's months late and a fic that might make you feel a little too much, all wrapped up in one and narrated by Red Riot himself.

A Father’s Perspective - 9.6k, single chapter author: Kalira fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: Sokka/Zukko

What Hakoda sees when he watches his son, from after his rescue from the Boiling Rock to beyond the end of the Great War.

A Forget-Me-Not Morning - 1k, single chapter author: charliebrdcherry fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Hank Anderson. Sorry – Lieutenant Anderson. Hard-boiled detective of age fifty-three that doesn’t get along with his colleagues at work or half of the neighborhood, yells at birds on the street to move out of the way when he’s driving and sends postcards to his next-door neighbor to tell him to keep his damn water hose off at night – no, a big goddamn softy at heart.

a house made a home - 1.2k, single chapter author: todorokitops fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Shigaraki Tomura/Dabi/Hawks

His eyes skip over their comfortable position, an excited smile quirking at his lips. “So I take it we’re cuddling today?”

Dabi shrugs, best as he can with Tomura still latched around his body. “Well, Handyman here decided to choose today to be more of a clingy bitch than usual, so it’s not like we got much choice.”

*

In which Tomura wants attention, and if that means he has to sit directly on Dabi's lap to get some, then so be it.

A Life of Bliss - 652, single chapter author: tobiosbae fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Iwaizumi Hajime/Kageyama Tobio

Hajime laughs when he hears Tobio yell, “Is it done yet?!” He answers back with a firm no. God, he thinks, I love that impatient idiot. He gets to work because he knows damn well that Tobio’s going to ask again, but it’s fine.

He loves Tobio, even though he’s an impatient piece of shit.

a long December - 7k, single chapter author: blackeyedblonde fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

If he’s meant to trust his gut, there’s no reason Sumo should’ve growled. The dog stands at his heels now, quiet but alert. Hank runs the tip of his tongue along his bottom lip, chapped as it already is in this weather, and tries not to sound too hopeful when he utters a name he hasn’t spoken in too many weeks to count.

“Connor?”

A Sick Day - 1.1k, single chapter author: fromneptune fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Azumane Asahi/Nishinoya Yuu

When Asahi catches a cold, Noya makes it his mission to nurse him back to health (while somehow failing to keep their relationship a secret from the rest of the team).

A Thoughtful Painting - 1.7k, single chapter author: cryscendo fandom: Animal Crossing pairing: Tom Nook/Redd

Redd considered himself a fine husband. But Tom Nook’s birthday isn’t something to be treated lightly.

a thousand diamonds - 5.4k, single chapter author: alekszova fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Connor/Gavin Reed

the boys go on their honey moon.

A Trip to the Museum - 2k, single chapter author: Tinyvocaloid fandom: Animal Crossing pairing: CJ/Flick

Flick and C.J.'s daughter discovers her calling.

About Time - 3.8k, single chapter author: zuotian fandom: Naruto pairing: Hatake Kakashi/Maito Gai, Gaara/Rock Lee

While attending Gaara and Lee's wedding, Kakashi and Gai come to a shocking realization.

All I Want Is You - 1.6k, single chapter author: alec_rhee fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen/Windsor

Henry, your package has been delivered.

He’s been waiting weeks for this notification. Realistically, he knows it’s only been a week or so since he made this order, but he’s been waiting so impatiently for it to arrive and it seemed to take forever to get here.

He runs up the spiral staircase of their brownstone home, he knows Alex will be home any minute from class, but he just has to look at how it turned out. He sits on the chaise in the bedroom and tears the plastic sleeve and there it is: a bandana for his beagle, David. The material is super soft and is a combination of colors: red, white, and blue. The words on the bandana is in a classic cursive font. The words displayed on the piece of cloth make him feel giddy: Will you marry my daddy?

All the Stars Are Closer - 2.3k, single chapter author: Boxstorm fandom: The Witcher pairing: Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier

"Come with me to Oxenfurt," Jaskier had said, tucked up against Geralt's chest in the moments before their parting for the winter.

"I can't," Geralt had replied, tightening his arms where they wrapped around Jaskier's shoulders in silent apology.

"Just for a day or two," Jaskier had insisted, pulling back just enough to look Geralt in the eyes, and giving him that hopeful look that they both know Geralt is unable to deny, "Please."

The pass to Kaer Morhen would not remain open for much longer, but faced with Jaskier's bright blue eyes, pleading for something that Geralt could so easily give, he had relented.

Jaskier's smile as he'd been pulled in for a gentle, acquiescing kiss had been worth whatever he might find on a late return to Kaer Morhen this year.

All the ways to say I love you - multi-chaptered, complete author: imaginary_dragonling fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Iwaizumi Hajime/Kageyama Tobio

“And where do you think you’re going?”

Iwaizumi turns around in time to see Kageyama whip around like a started colt, guilt flashing across his face. The expression is fleeting, quick to disappear into the determined crease between Kageyama’s eyebrows, the familiar downturn of his lips.

Iwaizumi tries not to smile.

all you need - 901, single chapter author: mugengo fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Kaminari Denki/Kirishima Eijirou

Strangers question Denki’s relationship with Eijirou and Katsuki all the time. Sometimes he gets self-conscious about it and needs a little reassurance.

alula haunting - 3k, single chapter author: faorism fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

Through a haze of crisp leaves and chill-bleached grass, Sakura finds her youngest playing with a familiar crow.

Always All of You - 1.9k, single chapter author: keilotus fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Oikawa Tooru/Ushijima Wakatoshi

Oikawa has a boyfriend. He just hasn't gotten round to telling anyone.

And He Finally Learned What Love and Kindness Meant - 10 work series, complete author: mushembra, Tamori fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Connor/Gavin Reed

Gavin finds it way too amusing that Connor has human needs, especially when he lets those needs go forgotten for too long. So he does what he does best; torments Connor in his time of desperation

But when the roles are reversed and Gavin finds himself bursting during a stakeout, all he expects is for karma to bite him in the ass

Turns out even he has the potential to be pleasantly surprised

TW: past child abuse, omorashi, PTSD flashbacks, dissociation, non-sexual age regression, implied child r*pe in a dream, Gavin is not okay but he’s getting there

Anderson - 419, single chapter author: Astrapod fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Connor/Gavin Reed

Gavin want’s something very specific from his marriage to Connor.

Are You Bored Yet? - 3.3k, single chapter author: lonelyghostie fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

Kenma watches the sunset alone while walking home. No hand to hold on to. No teasings and laughter. No warmth and smiles.

No Kuroo Tetsurou to make his day.

At Camp - 5k, single chapter author: lunaloop fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Akaashi Keiji/Bokuto Kotarou/Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

Kenma doesn't know how to survive a week without Bokuto and Kuroo in Miyagi.

Attention Please - 957, single chapter author: Spring_Emerald fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kuroo Tetsurou/Sawamura Daichi

‘Kuroo, stop,’ he mouthed.

That was the only response he would deign give Kuroo, at least that’s what he told himself. He glanced at Nekomata-sensei, who thankfully, was facing back, as he was writing something on the board, unaware that his very own captain was making a delinquent out of Daichi.

Kuroo had the nerve to smirk, before he mouthed ‘Make me,’ back at Daichi.

balance - 1.1k, single chapter author: tododoki fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Midoriya Izuku/Todoroki Shouto

Shouto has found his balance in a world of extremities. He’s discovered a beautiful sense of security in Izuku, and he plans to never let it go.

Barbwire Heart - 1.8k, single chapter author: conorssock fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor/RK900/Gavin Reed

Gavin acts like this isn't serious and doesn't want to get attached. He's trying to play it off and jokes about it. But inside he wants a family. They are on a call and Gavin pushes Hank out the way and gets shot. Has to be looked after. Is on meds that make him share stuff and act all cuddly.

Beans Are Spilled - multi-chaptered, complete author: rubysilk98 fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Oikawa Tooru/Yamaguchi Tadashi

When Takeda-sensei said there's a practice match between Karasuno and Aoba Johsai, Yamaguchi couldn't help but wonder how shit is about to go down. Since he's been dating the captain of Seijoh secretly, he's determined to not let the cat out of the bag. But maybe he doesn't have to. Not when Oikawa himself had done it.

because baby you are all i want - 1.7k, single chapter author: lunoiere fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Midoriya Izuku/Todoroki Shouto

There are a few rustling sounds before the voice that could make him melt and cocoon him in warmth is finally heard. “Izuku?”

“It’s me, Shoucchan.” Izuku feels relief fills him in a rush. “How are you feeling?”

“I miss you,” comes the immediate response.

Izuku’s heart feels full and aching all at once. “I miss you too.”

[Or Shouto is sick and Izuku is too far away to hug him better.]

Because team-work will get us farther - multi-chaptered, ongoing author: Lerya fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto, Hatake Kakashi/Uchiha Obito

A time travel fic, what if at the end of the 4th shinobi war, everyone not caught in the Tsukyomi gets blasted back to the past. What could possible go wrong when Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi wake up in their 12 and 28 year old bodies?

And even better, when Obito remembers everything and might just be able to persuade the Akatsuki to take a different path. Or even better, when the Bijuu wake up, with their Jinchuuriki alive and well, and with all the memories of their future self.

Only one thing will happen, the Jinchuuriki will band together, a group more tighter then even a Konoha team, with some surprising back up.

Beginning - multi-chaptered, complete author: Glare fandom: Star Wars pairing: NA

The fall of the Empire begins with a journal, clutched in the small hands of a six year-old girl.

Better Days - 1.2k, single chapter author: givemeunicorns fandom: Captain America pairing: Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers?Sam Wilson

They pile into Sam's car on a foggy Sunday morning, and hit the road as the sun climbed over the horizon. They kept off the interstate, stopped at mom and pop gas stations with a map spread out on the hood.

Birthday Breakfast - 1.2k, single chapter author: HMS_Chill fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen Windsor

It's Alex's birthday, and Henry is going to surprise him with breakfast in bed, and it's going to be beautiful and domestic and perfect.

Brekker’s Girls - 1.4k, single chapter author: wyrmsandrocs fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa/Nina Zenik

Kaz, Nina, and Inej sat together on a couch in the corner of the Crow Club. It had been the better part of a decade since the Ice Court Heist, (or the Heist Court, as Nina had named it,) and the three of them had found happiness with each other for most of that time. It was a lovely and all too rare occasion when both Nina and Inej were in Ketterdam for them all to be together, so they were enjoying watching what was a relatively slow night at the Club.

Brekker and his girls, and why not to call them that.

Bump - 5.4k, single chapter author: Blahhh, Feli_X fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor, RK900/Gavin Reed

Just fluffs of Mpreg Connor and Gavin getting baby fever after finding out

Canis Lupus Unfamiliaris - series, complete author: stabbitytuesday fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Matthias Helvar/Nina Zenik

"You fight beside each other, sleep on the same furs, your rations are your wolf's rations. He is not your pet. He is a warrior, like you, a brother."

Matthias Helvar is laid to rest.

cat’s cradle - 2.8k, single chapter author: earlgreylover98 fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: NA

There were a lot of things unexpected about Fire Lord Zuko’s reign; his kind heart, his benevolence, his love of the arts and the theatre especially, but the cats topped that list. The cats gravitated to the Fire Lord and no one knew how to react to that. He was like a magnet to them.

Or- the Royal Palace has a cat infestation and the cats really seems to love the Fire Lord. It's a mutual feeling.

Change of Atmosphere - 820, single chapter author: Wordlesslywriting fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Sawamura Daichi/Kinoshita Hisashi

It never hurt to change scenery once in awhile.

Chief - 3.7k, single chapter author: lovewillcomeandfindme fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: Bato/Hakoda

Bato is running late, he was supposed to be at the beach hours ago. This didn't bother Hakoda in the least, why would he care if his closest companion decided to leave them behind for a woman, for a life Hakoda could never give him. He didn't care if he was late, that's why he was waiting on the beach for him at an unforgiving hour of the night.

Cleaning Up - 3.3k, single chapter author: romaneedsatoma fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kuroo Tetsurou

Hinata glanced at Kuroo as he started sweeping, watching the older teen sweeping the other half of the gym. Hinata moved closer to the net. Glanced up again. He went to the wall. Glanced up again. Swept the area under the net. Glanced up again and finally gave in. “Tetsurō?” Hinata said, purposefully using his given name. Within seconds, Kuroo was on him and peppering kisses across his face, making him squirm and let out a high pitched laugh.

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or, in which hinata and kuroo are secretly dating, and make out for an hour instead of cleaning up the gym after a scrimmage.

Cloud 9 - 370, single chapter author:peenklemonade fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kuroo Tetsurou/Hinata Shouyou

Just Kuroo being absolutely weak for his boyfriend, and really, who can blame him? Especially with all the good points he brings up.

Come Let Me Love You - 899, single chapter author: Beck17 fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

Henry always struggled to have a good night's sleep. Alex made it easier over the years they had been together, but little cries in the middle of the night always woke Henry.

A little glimpse into a future where Alex and Henry are doting fathers to a beautiful little girl.

Come What May - 1.2k, single chapter author: Faiktra fandom: Naruto pairing: Hatake Kakashi/Maito Gai

Late Night Anxieties: Feat. Hatake Kakashi

Complimentary Colors - 1.6k, single chapter author: SaraBee fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio

Orange and blue go together for a reason.

Daft Punk Is Playing At My House (My House) - 1.5k, single chapter author: lumbeam fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Connor listens to Hank's old music and finally understands.

Days and Nights We Lost to Weakness - 3.1k, single chapter author: Kirazalea fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: Sokka/Zuko

Zuko never wanted to visit his father's cell again, but he needs to do it one more time. He's spent far too much of his life living in fear of the man that controlled his every decision and now he's finally ready to say something he should have said a long time ago.

dear mother - 1.6k, single chapter author: goldenthunderstorms fandom: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue pairing: Henry Montague/Percy Newton

Monty writes a different letter.

Dirty Hit - 6.7k, single chapter author: venvephe fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Four minutes left in the second period, Connor goes down to a bad hit. Head-collision-against-the-boards down. Not-getting-off-the-ice down. Blue-blood-pouring-out-his-nose down.

It’s when he’s shakily on his own skates, each arm slung over his teammates’ shoulders, that he thinks to look up and see the source of all the sudden noise. Something twists in his gut, something that has absolutely nothing to do with the injuries from that nasty hit.

It’s Hank. Of course it’s Hank.

Do You Realize? - 5k, single chapter author: beaniek4 fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Kaminari Denki

Bakugo wouldn’t consider himself to be overly protective of those he actually gave a shit about. But when Kaminari speed-walked past him with fresh tears spilling down his face, Bakugo couldn’t help the wave of protectiveness that coursed through his being.

Don’t Look Down - 4.3k, single chapter author: LessonsFromMoths fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Takeda Iitetsu/Ukai Kenshin

So wait...are Ukai and Takeda...a thing????

Aka, Ukai and Takeda are supposed to be just their coach and advisor but the team realizes, one-by-one, that they are in a romantic relationship.

electrify my heart - 2.4k, single chapter author: soullessfollower98 fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: Sokka/Zuko

5 times that Sokka records Boyfriend Challenges for his TikTok, +1 time that Zuko does (or tries to, anyway).

entangled hands and skin - 2.3k, single chapter author: gochumilk fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku

Hearing the familiar sound of their apartment door opening and Deku’s soft voice calling out “I’m home” immediately drags out a sigh of relief from Katsuki.

“Welcome home, nerd,” Katsuki says, deliberately clearing his throat when he realizes his voice comes out too softly.

(or quirkless katsuki pampers his pro hero boyfriend, deku)

Expense Report - 1.6k, single chapter author: Masu_Trout fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Fowler had a vaguely shell-shocked sort of look on his face. Hank knew it well; it was the same look he occasionally wore while staring in the mirror, on mornings when he couldn't stop thinking about just how goddamn weird his life had become these past few months.

Captain Fowler has some questions about Hank's expense account. Connor isn't helping.

Family Reunion - 2.8k, single chapter author: pynkk fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Dabi/Hawks, Midoriya Izuku/Todoroki Shouto

“Who ate all the leftovers?”

Shouto looks towards the television and keeps his eye on it. “Who ate my brother's ass?” Natsuo burst out laughing and Izuku choked on his tea, coughing on it. Keigo took in a sharp breath before shutting the fridge door. “Alright.”

Five Plus One - 1.3k, single chapter author: Xachyn fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio

Five times other people thought they were dating and one time Kageyama wondered if they were.

five times henry's competency turned alex on and the one time it turned him into a pile of romantic goo - 4.3k, single chapter author: helenblqckthorn fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

Alex has a fucking thing for competency. A competency kink, if he wants to be crude. And it just so happens that his boyfriend is one of the most competent men in England. Well, Alex, he thinks. You sure know how to pick ‘em.

Footprints in the Sand - 2k, single chapter author: stripeypirate fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

He stops walking when he reaches the ocean. The surf pounding steadily against the rocks echoes his heatbeat and the salty wind whispers his brother’s name. It reminds him of the day Obito told him the truth-wrapped-in-lies that sent him spinning down into depths darker than he’d thought possible. A good place to rebuild- no, build. Because to rebuild there must have been a foundation in the first place, and Sasuke has been realizing more with each passing day that his was rotten from the start.

So he sets up camp right there on the sand and spends the first night staring up at the stars, whose names he’s long forgotten.

forgetful- 2.2k, single chapter author: peachiami fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Kaminari Denki

Denki has been waiting for thirty minutes now. Eyes flying to his phone quite literally every two seconds, his leg bouncing up and down as he leaned his chin on his palm. Did Katsuki forget?

Fragile Trust - 2k, single chapter author: TheManOfManyFandoms fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: NA

Zuko doesn’t react well to fathers raising their voices. Hakoda learns this the hard way.

frilly pink apron - 2.9k, single chapter author: novrik fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

kuroo loves to be embarrassing. there's literally no other reason why he'd walk onto stream wearing nothing but a fucking frilly pink apron and sweats where you can see all of his goddamn upper body.

From Tokyo and Osaka, With Love - 8.2k, single chapter author: awkwardedgeworth fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Akaashi Keiji/Bokuto Kotarou

He frowns at Bokuto, mouthing, "Did you break into the library building?"

"Hey!" Someone shines a flashlight in their direction, pacing furiously, "You can't be here after hours if you don't have an ID!"

Bokuto laughs nervously.

akaashi and his birthdays from 17-21, or five years' worth of birthdays spent with bokuto

Getting Even - 2.1k, single chapter author: Kalira fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

All grown up now and ninja in deadly earnest . . . the old Team Seven still dissolves into reckless playfulness in a fresh snow.

give them something to talk about - 1.8k, single chapter author: thelittlebirdthattoldyou fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Iwaizumi Hajime/Oikawa Tooru

“Huh. Oikawa is making his way over to the losing side of the court - is he planning to rub it in their faces? Maybe someone should stop him -”

“But he’s passing the players by entirely! And heading for -”

“Are we going to get a childhood besties reunion up in here?”

Iwaizumi and Oikawa's Olympics reunion, as told through the eyes of two excitable sportscasters.

Green Walls - 1.1k, single chapter author: romeoandjulietyouwish fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Jesper Fahey/Wylan Van Eck

Jesper finds Wylan sitting in the garden in the middle of the night.

Growing Pains - multi-chapter, complete author: callmecaramleh fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: Sokka/Zuko, Bato/Hakoda

Sokka brings Zuko home to re-meet his dad.

hayloft - 836, single chapter author: sanguination fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

for all the boys who break their own hearts

TW: blood, depression, no self harm though

Heart of War - 1.6k, single chapter author: Naomida fandom: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey pairing: Alexios/Thaletas

The gods don't play by the rules.

Heaven in Me - 255 author: j_gabrielle fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

It hits Hank on a lazy Sunday morning.

his boyfriend - 816, single chapter author: bestboytsukki fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kageyama Tobio/Tsukishima Kei

tsukishima never really envisioned getting in bed with a particular raven haired boy in which, as a matter of fact, the boy whose guts and pride he hated, or so he thought.

home - 1.8k, single chapter author: getloud fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kageyama Tobio/Sugawara Koushi

“Tobio,” Koushi placed his hands by collar of Tobio’s hoodie. “It’s okay if you find yourself lost every once in a while.” Tobio’s breath hitched as he stared back at Koushi. “You can always come back home. I’ll always be here.” A small, weak smile spread on Koushi’s face.

Homecoming - 1.9k, single chapter author: castiel_ambrose fandom: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey pairing: Alexios/Thaletas

He was so engrossed he barely heard the man’s voice behind him until a hand accompanied it, hesitant but warm and calloused as it rested on his arm. “Alexios?”

Out of instinct Alexios spun around and grabbed the man’s wrist, bewildered but warning filled glare melting away to complete shock. “Thaletas?” He could scarcely breathe it out, eyes roving over the man in front of him before he was pulled into a tight hug, a hand thumping his shoulder. He was helpless to do anything but hug back, feeling the press of steel and leather against him. “Alexios, dear Gods, it’s wonderful to see you." --- Thaletas meets up with Alexios on his first journey home to Sparta

hope, coffee, and poetry - 2k, single chapter author: DizzyRedhead fandom: Check, Please! pairing: Chris Chow/Derek Nurse/William Poindexter

Nursey and Dex have a crush

how to make a setter blush - 8k, single chapter author: bokutochan fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Akaashi Keiji/Bokuto Kotarou

“Alright, remember, the only unofficial rule that we officially follow is that we make no serious passes at Akaashi.” Kuroo makes clear. Everyone nods in agreement, even Ushijima. Kuroo winks at Bokuto. “After all, Bokuto needs as little competition as possible.” Bokuto squawks and Daichi holds him back again from doing something to Kuroo. “And, as always, the game is a complete secret, under no circumstances can Akaashi know about this. If Suga finds out you’ve been cheating, you’re on your own. Daichi won’t be there to stop him.” Kuroo smirks. He runs a hand through his hair, looking at the other four captains. “So,” He says finally. “Shall we begin?”

or the one where the five captains compete to make akaashi blush. that's it.

I don't need me - 4.8k, single chapter author: earlgreyson fandom: Kingsman pairing: Harry Hart/Merlin/Eggsy Unwin

There’s more that he wants than a soft blanket and a warm drink, but there’s not much Eggsy can do to meet those needs so he shoves them down. Hopes he can go see Mum and Daisy in the next few days and get some cuddles in with his favourite girl. There is an itch that has been hovering beneath his skin for as long as he can recall, and he knows that a quick snuggle with a struggling child is not going to relieve it. But there’s not much else in terms of an option, so Eggsy will take what he can get and be thankful for it. Eggsy returns from a mission to find himself confronted by Merlin and Harry. Now if he can only ask for what he needs.

I Want to Kiss You When You're Hard - 7.5k, single chapter author: Logsnake fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Kaminari Denki/Kirishima Eijirou

Denki had had a lot of crushes growing up, but none as strong as the one for Kirishima. The redhead was just so perfect, and while Denki knew his friend was way out of his league, he couldn't help but hope.

Of course, during a test Denki just had to over do it on his quirk, leaving him a stupid, incoherent mess right in front of said crush. Furthermore, to add icing to the cake, he had mumbled out 'I want to kiss when you're hard' to Kirishima without any context before running away in embarrassment.

Seriously, who had he offended in his past life?

(AKA: Denki's a gay mess, Kirishima is an oblivious, sexy rock, and all of their friends are just done.)

I Was Pledged to You, To You I Pledge Myself - 9.5k, single chapter author: anarchycox fandom: The Witcher pairing: Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier

When he is four, Jaskier escapes out his window to avoid a boring family dinner where his cousin was getting betrothed to someone. He just wanted to hear the frogs. Frogs sound neat.

That daring escape, and the rescue that it required changed his whole fate, because he was the one who ended up betrothed to a witcher - the plan to marry when he was 20. He didn't really care he got to hear the frogs croak, what did he care about this Geralt of Rivia?

As he grows up though, he ends up caring a great deal.

Scenes from Jaskier's life of meeting every witcher but his betrothed, until one day in a shitty tavern, he finally meets Geralt.

In sickness and in health - 4.9k, single chapter author: The_Crafty_Cracker fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku

Izuku get's sick and Katsuki takes care of him...

Or well he would do if all the other extra's in his class stop intervening!

Also why the hell do they think that Glasses or worse, that bastard Todorki would be better at taking care of Deku then him?!

Iron and Flowers - 4.6k, single chapter author: Heronfem fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

Yachi Hitoka spends an interesting week at the Shinzen training camp, and makes an unexpected friend.

Irregular Maintenance - 3.9k, single chapter author: ThatScottishShipper fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

When Connor gets hurt in the field, Hank reveals a secret talent of his... and Connor’s insecurities about being “just a machine” worsen.

It Was A Secret? - 1.7k, single chapter author: marcymoosh fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Akaashi Keiji/Bokuto Kotarou, Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

Akaashi and Bokuto didn't necessarily keep it a secret, they just didn't publicly announce it.

They didn't need to, right?

i'll be your shelter, i'll be your storm - 1.2k, single chapter author: raggirare fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Yamamoto Taketora/Daishou Suguru

Kisses are the best kind of medicine.

I'll Love You From Dusk Till Dawn - 2k, single chapter author: K_booklover98 fandom: Animal Crossing pairing: CJ/Flick

Flick hates having to sleep without C.J. Luckily for him, phones exist.

I'll See You This Weekend Right? - multi-chapter, complete author: JayLightnStrike fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Oikawa Tooru

It’s true that Oikawa has girls lining up to get a chance to even talk to him. And yet, he can’t stop thinking about that little ball of sunshine that follows Tobio-chan around. Hinata, on the other hand, just wants to know what spiking a toss from the Great King is like. The solution? Weekend practices!

.....This is a really bad idea and Oikawa knows it.

i’m secretly on your side - 2.5k, single chapter author: stellarisms fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio

It’s impossible, Kageyama learns at fifteen years old, to figure out someone like Hinata.

I've Been Calling Your Name Into The Universe - 1.7k, single chapter author: KiwiTyTy fandom: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla pairing: Eivor/Hytham

Watching from across the table, Eivor’s breath caught in his chest; Hytham was beautiful. Eivor had known that for a long, in fact, he had first noticed him during their meeting in Norway. As full of distrust as that time had been, Eivor could not deny he had been slightly taken by the other man.

i've got a crush (on you) - 2.1k, single chapter author: allmywill fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: RK900/Gavin Reed, Hank Anderson/Connor

Gavin’s got a nasty crush on Nines, which leads him to do something he’s never dreamt of doing: he seeks Hank and Connor for advice.

Kuroo, Kuro, Tetsurou, or love of my life? - 1.5k, single chapter author: no0emie fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

First time Kenma called his best friend Kuro, and one time he got tired of using that nickname.

Let’s Be Alone Together - 1.3k, single chapter author: BulletproofFurniture fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Hank has a bad day at work.

lions and men - 1.5k, single chapter author: lucio fandom: The Song of Achilles pairing: Achilles/Patroclus

Achilles finds out why Patroclus was so late to join him in Elysium, and he is not best pleased.

Little Crow - multi-chapter, complete author: vsulli fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa, Jesper Fahey/Wylan Van Eck, Matthias Helvar/Nina Zenik

A lot of different people show up to the Slat looking for a job or just for solitude. The slat offered a home to grown men in trouble with the law and teenagers who have too many debts to pay. When the dregs open the door one day and see a cradle, offering only a note for explanation will their leader take the baby in or throw her back to let Ketterdam have it’s way with her?

aka a baby shows up at the Slat and everyone is Shook

Love: A Trait of Humanity - 944, single chapter author: Arrestzelle fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

During a snowy evening at home, Hank finds himself content when reading from one of his treasured books, with Connor keeping him company. Maybe Hank is getting a little soft. Maybe.

Love me, Hold Me, Never Let Me Go - 3.8k, single chapter author: K_Booklover98 fandom: Animal Crossing pairing: CJ/Flick

Sometimes Flick just needs some extra cuddles.

lover, be good to me - 3.2k, single chapter author: shadowhokage fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: Sokka/Zukko

Sokka has an affinity for pet names.

(Spoiler: It’s contagious.)

Lovesick - 6.1k, single chapter author: xmasmurdereve fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Connor is sick, Hank finds it extremely amusing.

lowkey - 2k, single chapter author: arxhabaki fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Miya Atsumu/Sakusa Kiyoomi

Atsumu kisses the jealousy (and the daylights) out of Kiyoomi.

Many Happy Returns - 1.8k, single chapter author: gottageekout fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

In which Connor is a champion at office birthday parties, but never actually decided on a birthday himself.

Midnight Escapade - 2.5k, single chapter author: kagezai fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kageyama Tobio/Oikawa Tooru

“Careful, Tobio-chan! Wouldn’t want you falling onto that pretty face of yours.”

Oikawa smirked as he hoisted the raven haired boy up onto the roof of his house, gripping his shoulders tightly so he could step over the ledge safely to where the brunette was waiting.

Midnight Melancholy - 1k, single chapter author: Kalira fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

Sometimes the dark memories and crimson-lit what-might-have-beens get to Sasuke, but at least he doesn't have to face them alone. (Or he wouldn't, if only he would stop slipping out of bed in the middle of the night to brood on his own. . .)

Molten Dreams of Amber - 7.7k, single chapter author: Bokeijis_Ig fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Akaashi Keiji/Bokuto Kotarou

Training camp, a very sick Akaashi, a giant storm, no power, everyone is freaking out. . .

What could possibly go wrong?

My Funny Hunny - 2.3k, single chapter author: ThatScottishShipper fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Fill from the DBH Kink Meme from the anonymous prompt:

Hank/Connor, accidental pet name Connor accidentally calls Hank a pet name in the station. He then proceeds to cover himself by playing it off as a software bug, by referring to literally everyone in the precinct as ‘honey’, ‘baby’, ‘sugarplum’ etc.

Nijinsky, V. (1913) The Rite of Spring. [Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris. 29 May 1913.] - 16k, single chapter author: weekends fandom: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue pairing: Henry Montague/Percy Newton

Titled after the ballet that was received with a riot of projectile vegetables and French jeering, only to become the turning point for modernist music history. Don't worry, no one dances themselves to death in this fic — that's just one of Percy's assignments — but there is a great deal of irreverence involving a pen, a violin, and a cupcake on several occasions.

In short, Monty meets Percy at a cafe.

Not just harsh and mean. - 566, single chapter author: m3m3_qu33n fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku

To most people, Katsuki Bakugo could be seen as harsh, mean, and easy to anger. But what most people didn’t know was how sweet and caring the blonde truly was. And only one person knew this kind side of him.

Odd Frog Out - 2.8k, single chapter author: Denois fandom: Check, Please! pairing: Chris Chow/Derek Nurse/William Poindexter, Chris Chow/Caitlin Farmer

Samwell is basically everything Will wanted it to be. There’s one little problem. That would be that his amazing, wonderful, best friends are also… well, they’re really hot. And sweet and kind and charming. And a good dancer (Nursey) and amazingly flexible (Chowder) and they’re both just everything Will could want in a boyfriend. But he’s not about to choose between them. So he says nothing. Then Nursey and Chowder start dating.

of naps and sunsets - 548, single chapter author: guysnatistired fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio

it's rlly just hinata and kageyama being soft and cuddling for 500 words. being dumb gay bitches that are fucking *whipped* for each other.

Oh, Dearest - 1.7k, single chapter author: Greekgeekofmlp fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio

Hinata absentmindedly brushed his hand by his eyes, a small frown etched on his lips, and his fingers went to wrangle through his orange curls. His eyes were glazed over, looking at the floor but not really seeing it. The expression looked so foreign on Hinata, and Tobio wanted nothing more than to wipe it away with just about anything.

"What's wrong, dumbass?"

"Kags," Hinata glanced at him, "Is there something wrong with me?"

Kageyama wasn't expecting that.

Or...

Hinata gets really self conscious about how he looks-- and it's not even about his height this time.

Good Boyfriend Kageyama TM does something about it.

Ol' Faithful - 3.6k, single chapter author: lentilchip fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Here's me projecting all my longing and fascination for dogs onto one Connor, model RK800. It gets a little Too Real© at one point but it's mostly marshmallow fluff.

One Thousand Springs - 3.3k, single chapter author: cresserendipity fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

Chiharu wants his Papa to stop getting sad.

It just so happens that Kenma apparently makes Kuroo very very happy.

One year older - 782, single chapter author: Chibbers fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Connor/Gavin Reed

A relaxing night at home, with minor teasing.

Open up your heart - 1.2k, single chapter author: virosodi fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Connor sings to plants and Hank has a soft heart.

our little vignette - 705, single chapter author: Flowerparrish fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

“You better have a good reason for waking me up at the ass-crack of dawn.”

Parasite - multi-chaptered, complete author: Ghosty842 fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson & Connor

"Lieutenant Anderson?"

Hank jumped in his seat, spinning around to see who managed to sneak up on him. "Who wants to know?"

The young man in front of him had piercing brown eyes that instantly put him on edge for some reason. He looked like a regular alpha but there was something off about him. It took him a moment to realize it- He didn't have a scent.

"Hello Lieutenant Anderson, my name is Connor. I've been told we'll be working together."

---

Omegaverse AU where Connor is scentless

Patinoire - 1.1k, single chapter author: Charmsilver fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

It's winter in Paris an Henry and Alex are visiting on official state business. But that doesn't mean they can't have a romantic night together in the city of love.

Personal Touch - 2.6k, single chapter author: Svynakee fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

The new android equality laws means that Connor now gets paid. And he’s decided to treat himself with his new spending money: a little shopping date with his boyfriend Hank. There’s a whole new world opened up to Connor, freed from the restrictions of being CyberLife’s RK800 prototype. A world which includes android accessories that’ll add a bit of extra pizazz to his looks.

Too bad Hank’s too old school to appreciate it. Connor’s going to have a challenge, finding a look that pleases his grumpy lover.

Pieces - 1.8k, single chapter author: ceffeinefueledfeels fandom: Naruto pairing: Hatake Kakashi/Maito Gai

Kakashi comes home from a mission, and just breaks. Of course, there's only one man who can pick up the pieces.

Play The Game - 1.2k, single chapter author: laurentknows fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

The papers get a little too much and Alex and Henry decide to play the game with them.

Please Don't Go, I Love You So - 3.4k, single chapter author: noahfics fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

Kenma’s always known that there would be a time that his third-year boyfriend would be off to university, but that time was always far off. All too suddenly it became real, too abruptly and far too soon.

Pools of Gold - 1.1k, single chapter author: Cats_Obsession fandom: The Witcher pairing: Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier

On a recent visit to Oxenfurt University, Jaskier overhears his students discussing a poem he wrote long ago. Geralt would like to know what it's about; Jaskier shows him.

**Prism - multi-chaptered, complete author: HibiscusTea9 fandom: Animal Crossing pairing: Resident Rep/Walt

Adam’s move to a tropical island helps him come out of his shell. And the closet. And into the arms of half the village and a few visitors. This is a story about a resident rep who finds his island paradise and everything he was missing.

TW: referenced homophobia, depression, self-harm, sibling inc*st (wilbur/orville, 2 chapters that are not plot essential and easily skippable)

Pull Me In (Your Arms Again) - 1.7k, single chapter author: K_booklover98 fandom: Animal Crossing pairing: CJ/Flick

C.J. is in the middle of a stream, but that's when Flick needs him most.

Required Fields - 521, single chapter author: daisydiversions fandom: Letterkenny pairing: Jonesy/Reilly

Jonesy's got to fill out all these forms.

Roommates... Really? - 2.2k, single chapter author: Animillion fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Iawaizumi Hajime/Kageyama Tobio/Oikawa Tooru

Kageyama was a weird person in general, so sleeping with his roomates just added on to the list. And yea, he feels left out at times. But they add him in more than he ever expected.

Rose Gardens and Fevered Dreams - 2.8k, single chapter author: Miss_TeaDDK fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Midoriya Izuku/Todoroki Shouto

"Izuku gasps as he shoots up out of bed, and immediately groans at the bright light piercing the room.... Real life smacks him in the face immediately. He’s not a teen prince in a beautiful rose garden at a lovely fountain with cool air. That would be too merciful. Instead he’s 25, covered in sweat, and a pro-hero- and he’s sick as all hell."

Overwork has left the super-husbands with fevers, but it's okay! They're pros- they can handle it! Except they can't, because they're disasters. It's up to the best moms in the world to save the day!

Route - 1.8k, single chapter author: neraxx fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

"Close your mouth and pack your things," The raven-haired male commanded, brushing past Sakura as he entered her bedroom. "We're leaving in an hour."

(In which, there are break-ins.)

Salvage - multi-chaptered, ongoing author: MuffinLance fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender pairing: NA

Mid-Season-One Zuko is held ransom by Chief Hakoda. Ozai's replies to the Water Tribe's demands are A+ Parenting. Hakoda is… deeply concerned, for this son that isn't his, and who might be safer among enemies than with his own father.

Seasons - 2.4k, single chapter author: amuk fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

Kakashi had almost made a betting pool for how long their marriage would last—the only thing everyone could agree on was that it would be Naruto’s fault.

Shall We Dance - 1.8k, single chapter author: HMS_Chill fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

Alex can dance. But Alex's dancing specialties are essentially limited to the Cupid Shuffle, the Cha-Cha Slide, and the Macarena. Henry has a whole different set of dancing skills, ones developed over centuries and passed down through royal bloodlines and crown-mandated childhood lessons. And, well, who wouldn't want to waltz with a prince?

Shining Bright - 2.9k, single chapter author: doylesmom fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Midoriya Izuku/Todoroki Shouto

Shouto and Izuku get married

Show Me Going - 2.5k, single chapter author: ProneToRelapse fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Connor responds to an active shooter situation. Hank worries. Gavin attempts decent interaction.

show me the real you (I won't look away) - 1.6k, single chapter author: Imiaslavie fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

The word 'plastic' has always had a funny taste in his mouth. 'Plastic' is cheap cellphones and ugly Barbie dolls and that grey dirty thing in the bathroom that holds the soap.

Connor is none of these things.

When Hank looks at him, he thinks of porcelain.

Silly Arguments and kisses - 1.3k, single chapter author: akuarose fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Tsukishima Kei

Basically secret relationship with petty payback and silly arguments with kisses

Skin Care - 778, single chapter author: lisaluu fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku

Bakugo has always had crystal clear skin. The girls want to know why.

Sleep Cycle - 551, single chapter author: Sassy_Dinosaur fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Androids don’t need to sleep per se. However, they can imitate human sleep cycles to better fit into a household. Like Connor.

Sleepless - 1.3k, single chapter author: viola_rae10 fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa, Jesper Fahey/Wylan Van Eck

Despite the late, or early, rather, hour in the day, Kaz was awake. To calm his never-resting mind, he decides to wander around the Slat and check up on his associates.

sleepy chats - 620, single chapter author: loudwalls fandom: Merlin pairing: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

“i’m going to marry you one day.”

so hold me, lover - 472, single chapter author: xylene fandom: The Witcher pairing: Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier

just 400 words of jaskier loving geralt ft. affectionate geralt

Softly, Now, I Have You - 1.2k, single chapter author: ProneToRelapse fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Hank helps Connor indulge in something simple that, to him, means so much more than that.

Soothing - 2.2k, single chapter author: yeaka fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Connor knows Hank has trouble sleeping.

Speaking my Language - 2.3k, single chapter author: HMS_Chill fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry-Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

Prompt: "Alex always saying sweet things to Henry in Spanish but won't tell him what any of it means, and he's always google translating them and awe-ing at how cute Alex is and then like maybe he learns how to say something adorable to and says it to Alex and Alex just like melts or something"

Spring Secrets - 3.8k, single chapter author: DeathBelle fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Miya Atsumu/Suna Rintarou

They stared down at the city lights below, dotted along the sidewalks and blurring by with passing cars. There was another hotel right across the street, and although most of the windows were dark, a scattered few glowed. Osamu wondered if the people inside were sitting awake too.

“Osamu.”

He turned his head and Suna was there, waiting. His mouth found Osamu’s and his lips were a little cold. Suna kissed him, and Osamu forgot about the tournament, about winning, about everything. It didn’t seem as important here on the roof, holding Suna’s hand and sharing a wind-chilled kiss.

Suna pulled away, and Osamu said, “We should tell ‘em.”

Suna sighed and slouched a little further over the rail. “How about… after the tournament. After we win, we’ll tell them. Everyone will be so happy that they won’t care what we’re doing.”

“Okay,” said Osamu. “When they give us the trophy, I’m just gonna kiss ya right there in front of everybody. That’ll be us tellin’ ‘em.”

“I don’t believe you,” said Suna. There was a spark in his eyes, a little amused, a little daring. “Prove me wrong.”

stop the world - 433, single chapter author: NA fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Jesper Fahey/Wylan Van Eck

When Wylan smiled, Jesper felt like anything was possible.

Strawberries - 2.3k, single chapter author: Mushy fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Iwaizumi Hajime/Kageyama Tobio/Oikawa Tooru

What brought him here? To this rusty and run down park at - His phone screen illuminated his face as he checked the time - 2am? To be honest he didn't know, no one did. Hell, I don’t even know. Maybe it was something new, or perhaps something old. Maybe it was the fact that he had lived alone for the majority of his life with no solid parental figure. Maybe it was because the corner shop ran out of his favourite milk and that had pushed everything to the edge.

TW: depression, implied starvation, panic attacks

stray code - 4.k, single chapter author: sushicorps fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

In Connor’s mind, it is simple: Hank has Sumo. Connor? Connor has Bob.

“Connor, what the hell is th-...is that a roomba ?”

Summer Time - 4k, single chapter author: sailboatsupernova fandom: Animal Crossing pairing: Brewster/Blathers

"The way that he said it; 'I really am fine' made Brewster wonder just who he was trying to convince in the situation- the coffee brewer or himself."

When the museum workers plan on taking a trip to the beach some problems arise that need to be taken care of.

TW: body image issues

Summer, summer - 4.1k, single chapter author: Xachyn fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio

Five minutes later, they shared a bag of candy between them as they walked. The bag was nestled in the basket of Hinata’s bicycle, and the sweets were every bit as lovely as they imagined it to be. Kageyama wondered if Hinata walked past the sweet shop with such pining in his eyes everyday, and was distracted by the way Hinata sucked on his fingers to get the sugar dust out.

Sunshine - 3.8k, single chapter author: a_perverted_squid fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: RK900/Gavin Reed, Hank Anderson/Connor

Cole had been sick for a while. It was the flu season and, unfortunately, he was one of the unlucky ones. He got better as time passed, but still wasn’t allowed outside. Connor asked Niles if would be so kind to look after him while he and Hank went out to deal with some personal business. Niles instantly agreed; he loved children. He loved Cole, no, he adored Cole.

take on me (take me on) - 1.6k, single chapter author: owilde fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

“It didn’t put on a show this morning?” Hank asked, nodding his head towards the coffee machine.“No.” Connor grinned. “I think it likes me.”“Likes you,” Hank echoed. “Okay. Whatever you say.”

that we may fall in love (every time we open up our eyes) - 3.6k, single chapter author: ningcore fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku

“Uuuhg” Katsuki groans. Mina decides to step a little closer, to see what they are doing “but Deku…” he sounds like he’s pouting but that’s impossible, Bakubro only has two default facial expressions, frowning and grinning like a maniac.

Or

Some of Katsuki's nicknames for Izuku. And also how other people see them

that's the way it should be - 2.6k, single chapter author: hanwritesstuff fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Midoriya Izuku/Todoroki Shouto

“Oh, sweetheart.” Inko lets go for a second, only to hug Shouto tight. “You were a member of this family the second you walked through that door.”

The Art of Subtlety - 3.6k, single chapter author: aresmisia_HQ fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Kageyama Tobio

It's not too bad, and Shouyou admits, there's a different kind of thrill being involved in a secret relationship. It's in the little, knowing smiles they give each other; Kageyama's lingering touches when he ruffles Shouyou's hair, fingers lightly tracing his ear when he retracts his hand; the constant roughhousing and bickering done mostly as an excuse to touch without raising suspicion; sleeping against each on bus rides, their hands linked and hidden out of sight under their jackets and bags. Once or twice, they get away with stealing small kisses when they're absolutely sure everyone is asleep.

Maybe they're not doing so well with the no touching or kissing rule but holding back has never been in their forte in the first place.

Keeping his romantic relationship with his supposed rival a secret has been a great struggle for Hinata, but Kageyama is there to help him through it. Or make it even more difficult.

The Bed (Where We Rest) - 3.1k, single chapter author: Brookelocks fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

The center of their bed is definitely the softest spot, it has the most give and seems to mold itself to your body. But that isn't what makes it his favorite spot, no, the best thing about being placed between Sakura and Naruto is the physical contact. The way that Naruto's chest is plastered to his back, the blondes nose pressed gently into Sasuke's neck, strong arms wound around his waist. The way that Sakura traces soft patterns across Sasuke's chest as she falls asleep, how her legs tangle with his beneath the covers, when she nuzzles into his shoulder while muttering softly, how her hair tickles his nose and he can faintly smell the floral shampoo that is just so Sakura. How he can feel Naruto's heart beating against his back, how he becomes aware of every breath Sakura takes as she exhales into his skin.

Just a bunch of little snippets about bed sharing.

The birds, the flowers and the trees - 1.7k, single chapter author: virosodi fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Hank and Connor go hiking and fall in love even more.

The Blessing of Anteros - 4k, single chapter author: softestpunk fandom: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey pairing: Alexios/Alkibiades

After the events surrounding the Olympics, Alexios and Alkibiades rest, recover, and reflect on what they mean to each other in the light of everything that happened.

The Lake House Revisited - Desert Night Mix - 9.9k, single chapter author: Losemyhead fandom: Red White & Royal Blue pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

Last time Alex and Henry came to the lake house, things went spectacularly bad for Alex. A year later, Alex and Henry spend five romantic days at the lake house and Alex has to sort through some unresolved issues. Also, June is bored and does something stupid.

the love that's settled in my soul - 1.1k, single chapter author: kuroozume fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

Is there anything better than waking up next to the light of your life with the knowledge that you're happy, secure, and loved?

A day in the life of Kenma Kozume.

the mortality of patroclus - 397, single chapter author: necklace fandom: The Song of Achilles pairing: Achilles/Patroclus

(the stars laugh at him. pat is so drunk.)

The One With one kiss too many - 461, single chapter author: anotherbird fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Six months. They made if through six months without their co-workers knowing.

What a great time to make a stupid decision.

the pretty one - 4.7k, single chapter author: theformerone fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

Kakashi is maybe ten seconds too late to redirect the assassination techniques.

Sakura leaps in between them because those who abandon their comrades are worse than scum.

The Sun and The Moon - 2k, single chapter author: akuarose fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Hinata Shouyou/Tsukishima Kei

A small look into Hinata's and Tsukishima's life.

The Words "I Love You" - 4.8k, single chapter author: sushihara_shuichi fandom: Boku no Hero Academia pairing: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku

A 5 + 1 Things documenting the five times Izuku told Katsuki “I love you” and the one time Katsuki said it back.

The Workings of Many - multi-chaptered, complete author: ShadowTrooper414 fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor/RK900/Gavin Reed

Nines's curiosity about Gavin's aggression towards Connor and Hank lead to him asking some questions. He comes up with a plan to get them to get along. It goes better than expected.

OR

A series of connected HankVin1700 oneshots.

The Wraith is Here - 1.3k, single chapter author: stressedoutteenager fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa

Kaz and Inej meet for the first time after Inej has left on The Wraith.

There, I said it - 510, single chapter author: honorablementioned fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

“Do you want to go down to the court house later?”

Connor blinks, LED spinning yellow. “Is there something we need to do for work?”

“I just want to get married to you,” Hank says, casual and aloof.

--

Hank realizes something this morning. He wants to get married to Connor.

they're kinda clammy - 531, single chapter author: cruciifyme fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kageyama Tobio/Tsukishima Kei

For the prompt in my askbox on tumblr: "tsukikage - when they first hold hands"

This Wasn't the Plan - 5.3k, single chapter author: HomeForImaginaryFriends fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Kuroo Tetsurou/Sawamura Daichi

Kuroo is sick of the lies. All he wants to do is wear his wedding ring and go out on a date with his husband but nothing is ever that simple

Three Times the Charm - 3.4k, single chapter author: todxrxki fandom: Haikyuu!! pairing: Akaashi Keiji/Bokuto Kotarou/Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

Kodzuken #1 Fan @Kodzuken1Fan 3h hi all, has anyone noticed that kodzuken seems happier than usual in his recent videos?? it can’t just be me… do you think he’s had a change in his life recently?

Hina @kenmafan321 3h @Kodzuken1Fan Honestly I agree with you!! I think that Kodzuken might have a girlfriend though… or a boyfriend!! <3 / In which Kenma's viewers try to figure out whether he's dating Kuroo, Bokuto, or Akaashi... but are completely approaching the problem the wrong way.

To Have a Father That Doesn't Try to Kill You (Purposely) - 5.1k, single chapter author: QueenOfTheDorks fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Kaz Brekker & Wylan Van Eck, Jesper Fahey, Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa

Before Wylan even realized it, he had begun to replace "Kaz" with "Dad".

(Or, five times Wylan thought of Kaz as a dad and the one time he actually called Kaz "Dad".)

Trial and Error - 4.4k, single chapter author: Majinie fandom: Hamilton pairing: Alexander Hamilton/John Laurens/Lafayette/Hercules Mulligan

“No, you don't get a say in this,” John snapped sharply, eyes flashing, “you don't get to play counsellor, you don't even wanna be in this relationship.”

Herc stared at him as though he'd been struck. “I'm sorry?”

The scowl etched into John's face deepened. “Oh please, don't give me that, you couldn't make it more obvious you're only here for Laf if you fucking tattooed it on your forehead.”

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In which Alex attempts to ease Hercules into the world of polyamory, John is insecure and Herc is a little lost.

two lovers at dawn - 797, single chapter author: awkwardspaceturtle fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Just a normal morning in the Anderson household.

Underneath the Mistletoe Last Night - 2.7k, single chapter author: scp116 fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

Hank sneered, crossing his arms. “Why did I agree to be Santa again?” “Because you're perfect for it, you love Cole, and you love me.”

unique like that - 1.1k, single chapter author: hiinawarii fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Hank Anderson/Connor

“You’re rubbing on me like a cat,” Hank grumbles.

“Actually, Hank,” Connor starts, earning himself a groan as he chuckles against Hank’s neck, “cats rub on objects, animals, and humans as a way to spread their scents, as their scent glands are stored in the pockets of their cheeks.”

-or, hank and connor cuddle, discuss animal behavior, and get visited by an animal of their own.

Unofficially Official - 923, single chapter author: teacup_tyrant fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa

In which Kaz serves Inej some papers. All in the legal sense, of course.

Very Good Advice - 2.3k, single chapter author: AriMarris fandom: Star Wars pairing: Luke Skywalker/Han Solo

“Have you tried floating a pear? It worked on your mother.”

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In which a young Luke Skywalker looks to his redeemed father for advice on how to woo one Han Solo.

Vigil - 2k, single chapter author: Artemicion fandom: Naruto pairing: Hatake Kakashi/Maito Gai

Their roles are usually reversed. Frankly, Kakashi would rather it stay that way.

waiting for a sign - 2.7k, single chapter author: ShowMeAHero fandom: Star Wars pairing: Luke Skywalker/Han Solo

“Have you seen Mom anywhere?” Luke asks, leaning in his father’s office doorway.

“No, why?” Anakin replies, head bowed over his work. Luke sighs, blowing up harshly to displace the hair falling across his forehead.

“I need advice and Leia’s in an exam,” Luke says. He pushes off the doorway and says, “Never mind, I’ll just—”

“I can help you,” Anakin tells him.

want anybody else but you - 1.2k, single chapter author: rathalos fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

Naruto is fifteen years old, and he is a new chūnin, and his teammates stand beside him on top of the head of the Yondaime Hokage, and they watch color bleed into and out of the sky and it's breaths taken in the middle of the night, it's the rise and fall of Sakura's chest as she draws in love and exhales peace, it's the slow, lazy blink of Sasuke's eyes when he's too sleepy to respond to anyone properly.

Warmth - 868, single chapter author: sentimentalscribe fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Jesper Fahey/Wylan Van Eck

A late-night reading session involving two very sleepy boys in love.

we are all just stars (that have people names) - 1.7k, single chapter author: willssoulace fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa

Kaz and Inej find a moment of peace and they decide to let down their defenses under a night full of stars.

We Will Be Ok - 1.1k, single chapter author: DragonTears717 fandom: Given pairing: Satou Mafuyu/Uenoyama Ritsuka

Uenoyama hates feeling secondary to someone. He had devoted so much time to the guitar and music so he wouldn’t have to feel secondary to anyone. Uenoyama also hates feeling worthless or useless.

Despite no longer being alive Yuki constantly makes him feel like that.

When Is a Man Deserving (of love)? - 6.1k, single chapter author: widdlewed fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

Sasuke doesn't believe he deserves love. Sakura and Naruto have something to say about that.

Wherever You Are - 1.8k, single chapter author: berryblonde fandom: Detroit: Become Human pairing: Connor/Gavin Reed

It was a cruel trick of fate for Connor to be so suddenly, unfairly, mercilessly ripped from him like this.

Wingless Flight - 4.3k, single chapter author: Brekkfast fandom: Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom pairing: Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa

Kaz goes to see Inej again, and offers to take her to the Suli carnival. They go see the Jackal, eat dumplings, and see the Suli acrobats!! Pure fluff!! And Kaz is a soft idiot and Inej keeps shaking her head at him.

worlds apart - 3.5k, single chapter author: reddnooks fandom: Pokemon pairing: Green/Red

Green visits Red on Mount Silver after eight years of not seeing him.

you got to be kitten me - 3.4k, single chapter author: probably fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

sasuke is bad at listening and good at playing with his food. naruto and sakura think its cute and endearing but also kind of gross.

you make me feel brand new (orbit) - 1.6k, single chapter author: rathalos fandom: Naruto pairing: Haruno Sakura/Uchiha Sasuke/Uzumaki Naruto

His next words go unspoken, but he knows that he doesn’t need to say them out loud for Naruto and Sakura to understand: “Here with you."

In which Sasuke returns to the village after two years of a much-needed break, and Naruto and Sakura are still the people he left behind. Stronger, maybe—surer, maybe—but still the same.

You're doing fine - 1.5k, single chapter author: Pastapooper fandom: Animal Crossing pairing: Apollo/Reader

Not being able to sleep because you're being kept up by anxiety and worries isn't fun. Apollo helps you feel better by showing you around town at 3 am.

[ariannjs]

He & She | A SasuSaku FanFic (One Shot)

Here’s one of my first few fics since I returned to writing last September so characters might have been OOC, hehez. :D 

For my other works, check out this page. Enjoy!

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"Thanks, Sasuke. Your reliable updates are always helpful to the village, ‘ttebayo!" Naruto acknowledged before he began rambling to his best friend about the happenings in Konohagakure, thinking that it's just appropriate to let him know about the things he had missed since that time he left for his journey of redemption especially because he had just returned now.

Time flew by so fast that the soon-to-be Hokage was so hyped up to keep the wandering ninja up to date with the latest news.

Sasuke didn't seem to be mindful about Naruto's stories though. He was away for a good two years or so, and as much as he would want to check up on the status of everything and everyone, his mind was wandering somewhere else, or rather, his mind was pondering about someone else – the main reason that made him want to come home.

"N-naruto..." Sasuke suddenly uttered, cutting off his blond friend from babbling about how their Kakashi-sensei was the most relaxed Hokage ever.

Naruto gave him a puzzled look afterwards. He knew full well that Sasuke's not one who stutters when he speaks, but for some reason, there was suddenly no confidence on his childhood rival's voice now. "Yeah?"

"Uh, Naruto..." Sasuke avoided his gaze and looked at the vast forest ahead of them. "Is...is Sakura..."

That’s when Naruto remembered the only time that Sasuke became tongue tied in front of him. He could recall how stunned he was at the subtle but visible dust of red on his cheeks at the mention of their female teammate's name. Smirking, Naruto didn’t even let him finish. "Sakura-chan, huh."

Sasuke scowled at him when he realized what he was doing.

"Well, to answer your questio–-"

"I haven't even mentioned the question." Naruto received a glare from him but he just brushed him off.

"Sakura is fine. Sakura is working in a children's clinic that she and Ino had put up. And..." Dragging the sound of his last word, Naruto smirked once again at the guy whose attention, unlike earlier, was now fixed intently on him. "...Sakura is not dating anyone. Now tell me if I didn't get to answer your question."

Sasuke rolled his eyes at Naruto's smugness. Heaving a deep sigh, he contemplated on his best friend's words. It still bugged him to the core whenever he thought about Sakura, their past, and their future – if they would even have one.

He now fully understood and admitted that there was nothing noteworthy with how he treated their kunoichi teammate in the past despite all the manifestations of her kindness and affection towards him. Just thinking about that fact blocked his brain with any positive outlook on having a bright future with her. However, without her, he was sure he wouldn't even have a good future on his own.

"Oi, Teme! This uncertain boy in front of me is not the Uchiha man I know." Naruto chuckled. "What's holding you back?"

Sasuke raised an eyebrow at him. "Holding me back?"

"Duh! From telling her your feelings!"

Sasuke froze at Naruto's remark. He wasn't even mentioning anything yet. Was he that obvious yet so denial to himself?

Another sigh escaped his lips as he turned to face his best friend who once had feelings for Sakura as well. There was no point hiding things, he could read him and share with his pain anyway. "I don't know how. And I don't know if...I could love her enough." He looked down at his left side, not forgetting the fact that the arm that used to be there was the same arm that almost hit the most important woman in his life with a vengeful Chidori. He flinched at the memory, until he received a sudden whack at the back of his head. "What the hell is your problem?!"

"Hey! That's my line!" Naruto stood up from the tree branch where they were both comfortably seated and wagged a finger at him. "Why would you say something like that? Isn't Sakura-chan worth fighting for?"

Sasuke clenched his fist for a moment and then unclenched it again. "That's the point. We both know that she deserves better. And even though I...love her, I can't help but think that I wouldn't be able to give her all the love that she deserves."

Sighing, Naruto sat beside his best friend again. He could see the pain through those onyx eyes that he used to hate. And for him, it was a very rare sight to see the Uchiha drop his walls like this. "You know what? You're stupid."

As much as Sasuke wanted to grimace at that statement, he could only agree that Naruto was speaking matter-of-factly.

"Remember that time we were fighting with Gaara and Shukaku during the Chunin Exams?" Naruto suddenly smiled at the memory as he continued to talk some sense to his best friend.

Sasuke turned to him with a confused expression.

"You were so willing to offer your life to stall Shukaku and Gaara in order for me to save Sakura-chan. That was the first time I've ever seen you admit your weakness that it could be your end of the game, and it was for Sakura-chan's sake." Naruto placed a reassuring hand on Sasuke's shoulder. "When you told me to carry her, run, and do everything to save her because you don't want anyone dear to you to die in front of your eyes again, that's when I knew that even though you're pretty much an ice cube back then, and a big block of ice now, you've had and you still have a space in your heart for Sakura-chan." He sighed, staring at Sasuke's pondering eyes. "You didn't want to lose her before. Would it actually be alright for you to lose her now?"

That last statement was like a splash of cold water to Sasuke – oh, right, scratch that – it was like a splash of boiling water to his freezing heart. Of course he already knew the answer to that.

During the many times he went out of his way to protect Sakura, his vengeful, stoic brain used to reason that it was just out of duty because she was his teammate. But at the back of his head, he knew, and Naruto apparently knew as well, that she's the last person he would ever want to see being hurt. And she's the last person he would ever want to lose.

Dang, it would be hell if he'd lose her! Just thinking about it automatically gives him a searing pang in his chest.

"But..." As much as it was already apparent on the scoreboard that Naruto had won this argument, there went the last straw of Sasuke's stubbornness. "I almost...killed her..." His voice trailed off as his eyes darted to the space where his left arm used to be again.

Once more, Naruto sighed. "Yes, you almost did. But you didn't want to, did you?" If there's one thing obvious that Naruto strongly believed in, it was the goodness in his best friend's heart. If he didn't believe in that, he wouldn't even dare to go through all those mess a few years ago just to bring him back to the village. "I, Sakura-chan, and Kakashi-sensei all knew that that Sasuke back then wasn't the real you. You were blinded by your willingness to avenge your clan alright, but we knew you and believed in you, teme! We still do. Plus, you've come a long way since then!" He gave a reassuring smile at Sasuke, and when Sasuke slowly smiled back at him with a now relaxed composure, he knew his best friend's worries were now swept away, unless he chooses to dwell on his guilt again.

With a smirk, he mentioned afterwards, "Seems like I've gained another point and won this one, don't you think?"

And then the expressionless Sasuke he knew was back. "Hn. Fine, I'll give you this one."

Naruto guffawed as he punched Sasuke's arm before turning his back to leave, but he paused when his best friend called him back.

"Dobe, thanks."

"Sure. I know you'll do the right thing, teme! Before it's too late!" And then he took off to send Sasuke's report to the Hokage's office.

The right thing, huh? Alright.

"Wha—? Hang on." Sakura was sure that she left her door locked. Realizing that she left all her shuriken and kunai inside her apartment, she courageously opened her front door while gathering chakra on her other fist, only to be left astounded with what she had seen...

"S-sasuke-kun?!" She blinked a few times in disbelief while staring at the guy seated on her couch.

"I'm home, Sakura."

"W-welcome...back." She's one who's able to discern if she was in a genjustu or not, but this one's quite surreal. Still trying to take in the sight in front of her, she mindlessly asked, "Is that really you?"

Sasuke released what seemed like a nervous chuckle before he nodded. "I don't have any idea on what time you usually go home. So I just decided to wait here."

Okay, so, Sasuke's back in the village, sure. But why is he in my apartment? "W-what are...wait, do you have any injuries that you want to be treated?" Yes. That was probably it. He wouldn't have the need to go to me if there's anything else other than that, right? "W-wait a sec." Distracted, the medical ninja darted across the living room thinking about getting her medical kit until a cold hand grabbed her arm to stop her midway.

Few seconds in the scenario and it already felt quite long for her. Slowly, she turned to him and met those obsidian eyes that she hasn't seen for far too long. "Why are you here, Sasuke-kun?" And then she just couldn't help it anymore. The prisoners in her eyes that she was trying to hide for so long started to fall down her cheeks.

Of course she missed him, but somehow, a mixture of surprise, joy, anguish, expectance, and frustration filled her chest. It’s been more than two years, after all. She's been wanting to see him again, but now that he's here, for some reason, it was too overwhelming for her to bear.

"Please...don't cry." Sasuke's hand cupped her cheek as his thumb wiped away her tears.

She realized there was nothing familiar with his touch as her gaze landed on his hand. She placed hers above it, and then brought his hand down, not wanting to be vulnerable under his touch. She didn't even want to be vulnerable at all after all this time of struggling to be strong while convincing herself that it's gonna be worth the wait, that he's gonna be worth the wait.

Seeing her tears crippled Sasuke on the inside that he had to look away. He had seen her cry many times before, and sadly, it was usually because of or for him. What he told Naruto was true, she deserves better. She really does. That's why if this courageous act on his part would end up with a negative result, he was already mentally preparing himself to accept and respect whatever her decision would be as long as she's happy.

Even if it would break him.

Sakura's eyes turned to his face, and for a moment, she was surprised with the soft expression of the man in front of her. She realized she barely knew the man he has become. "Tell me, why are you here?"

He was at a loss for words. He was never good with words anyway. But in the shortest and simplest way he could, he uttered, "I'm here because of you."

Walking past him, Sakura started heading back to the living room to be out of his sight again. She was a bit offended as she remembered her younger self for everyone seemed to see her as the same young, impulsive, and annoying fangirl that she used to be. And if Sasuke still saw her in the same way, it would certainly break her heart. "Please don't fool me, Sasuke-kun. I have no time for this. If you need anything, just say it and I would be willing to hel-"

"I'm in love with you, Sakura," Sasuke then blurted out, making her stop on her tracks. There was a gap of silence before he gently added, "I guess I've always been, but I never fully realized it until I left again."

Exasperated, Sakura took a seat on the sofa with her hands on her tear-filled face. She didn't want to have false hopes anymore. Maybe that's what waiting does, it tempts you to lose your faith but you know full well that you shouldn't.

"I admit, if this was the younger me I would've fallen for this immediately the moment you walked at my door. But..." Her breathing then escalated as she continued to speak in between her sobs. "S-sasuke, you...you don't know how much it pained me all the time thinking about all the possible what if's. What if you get hurt? What if you get lost? What if you realize it wasn't worth it protecting this village after all? What if that forehead poke and promise were nothing to you and you decide to not ever come back here...to me? And w-what if...what if you get...kil–"

"Ssshh." Sasuke rushed towards her and regardless of what she might say, his arm wrapped around her and he pulled her to his chest. "Believe me, I've had my fair share of what if's too. Just like how I know it would kill me if I came back and saw you with someone else."

For once, he admitted, he had been a coward after all. He didn't know how to face Konoha, to face her, to face the future, once he came back. That's why his return got delayed time and time again. If not because of Naruto, he wouldn't even think that confessing to her was the right thing to do, before it's too late.

"It's been so long, Sasuke-kun. It's been so long." It was true. But he will always be grateful that she continued to stay and hold on for far too long, even without the assurance of things coming her way.

"I'm sorry. I really am. I needed that time to be away, to start over, to grow. Because Sakura, I don't want to be a pain to you once again when I come back to you." He pulled her closer. "I told myself I don't want to be a burden anymore, but here I am, failing immediately and making you cry the first time we meet again." He sighed and searched for her eyes. "Forgive me, Sakura."

Sakura lifted her gaze and met his. "I've already forgiven you a while back, Sasuke-kun. B-but...I've been so worried about you. I didn't even know if you'll come back. I didn't...I didn't even know if you'll ever feel the same way."

I will never understand how this woman could care for someone like me, but I'm glad she still does, the thought made his heart skip a beat. "I'm sorry also that I made you worry about me." Sasuke genuinely smiled at the woman he loves, something he never thought he'd find so comfortable to do. "But now, everything seems to be falling into place. I'm safely back, I'm in love with you – so damn much, by the way – and...you're single...right?" He let out a chortle, earning a smack from her on his chest.

Sakura's lips formed a lopsided grin after that. She was still quite astounded with the Sasuke in front of her, no walls or whatsoever. It was him wearing his heart on his sleeve for the first time. And witnessing this rekindled the fire of her love for him.

For since the beginning, she was the fire that complemented the ice that he was.

When Sasuke realized that she's not going to utter anything, he lifted her chin so his mismatched eyes could connect with her emerald ones again. "Sakura, tell me, am I too late? Have you been tired of waiting?" He just had to make sure, but joy filled his entire system when she shook her head and smiled at him. "I know we've been through a lot. But, I love you, Sakura. And I'm hoping that we could start again. What do you say about that?" He stared at her expectantly.

"I'm not sure if I'll get used to this side of you." Sakura chuckled. "But I love it. And I love you, too. Still.” Her smile never left her face as she stared back at the man she's always loved and cared for. “So yes, it would be great if we start again."

For a while, she almost thought that this day would never come. But then, she realized that waiting is not entirely about the thing or the person that you're waiting for, it's about who you become in the process – the process that you have to embrace and endure no matter how long and painstaking it could be. If Sasuke didn't leave Konoha in the first place, she wouldn't have the urge to train even harder and eventually become the greatest medical ninja and one of the strongest kunoichis in the world. And if she didn't go through all those brokenness since that time she fell for him, she wouldn't be the woman that she has become today.

Sasuke couldn't help but pull her in a tight hug. He was stupid alright, and he never thought that someone with such a horrendous past like him could still have a hopeful future. While Sasuke was lost in a dark abyss, Sakura was the light that led him back home.

When he pulled away from their embrace, Sakura was yet again in tears, but this time, they were joyful tears because of him. All their previous apprehensions slowly went down the drain when Sasuke closed the gap between them before finally capturing Sakura's lips with his.

They've had their fair share of uncertainties, but at the end of the day, Sakura knew that all the waiting was not in vain. And Sasuke didn't regret going home and claiming what's his.

He'd probably even thank a certain whiskered guy again the next day.

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© September 2018 AriannJS

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