#and rec lists are awesome

[guardian-angle22]

This or That: Tarlos Edition -> AUs or canon compliant fics? ↳ Love Game by @welcometololaland ↳ Rescue Me by @littlemissmarianna ↳ summer slipped us underneath her tongue by @alrightbuckaroo ↳ Magnetic North by @paperstorm ↳ no rules in breakable heaven by @strandnreyes

[strawberrypinky]

fic recs - best of 2024 ✨🍓

With 2024 drawing to a close, I have decided to do a "best of 2024" fic rec list. I already did a round of recommendations in May of this year and I loved the positivity I was able to spread by sharing a few kind words about some fics that I have read and loved.

2024 was year of immense personal growth and changes for me (though I suspect 2025 will be equally... challenging) and I haven't read as many fics as I usually would have. However, I still came across quite a few wonderful ones, so without further ado here's my best of for 2024!

This is also me making up for the fact that I don't ever comment on fics. Sorry to the authors of the mentioned fics - I'm usually very awkward, but I promise I loved your fics. Otherwise they wouldn't have ended up on here

Baldur's Gate 3 Arguably the fandom I participated in the most this year after getting the game in January of 2024. I think precious little fandom content has stayed with me as intensely as anything Baldur's Gate, and I am so so appreciative of all the wonderful people I have met through this game. I wish I would've had more time for the amazing content people created (and continue to create!) for this game, alas, here's my top fanfiction for 2024:

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dealbreaker [A!Astarion x Tav] - @goodgirlgonebard

❦ Plot: "Dealbreaker" explores the dynamic between Willow (Tav) and an ascended Astarion, as they try to navigate their feelings for one another post breakup and post-brain, both with wishes and desires of their own, such as marriage, children and the possibility of an eternity together. ❦ strawberry's thoughts: I’ve only ascended Astarion once (purely for the plot, of course), and I firmly believe it’s his bad ending. That said, when it comes to fan fiction, I absolutely devour the dynamics between an Ascended Astarion and Tav/Durge, because the toxic complexity of their relationship is endlessly fascinating. Dealbreaker does an exceptional job of capturing the push and pull that defines both Astarion and Willow, even though it portrays A!Astarion in a somewhat softer light. It works perfectly within the context of the story, thanks in part to how delightfully idiotic Willow and Astarion can be when it comes to their own feelings. The blend of drama, fluff, and angst is just right, and I absolutely adore watching them navigate their way through it all together. There's also a song rec at the start of each chapter and Ms Ambs has taste 🤌🏻 Definitely my favourite BG3/Astarion read of the year!

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Sonnet of the Lone Cardinal [A!Astarion x Durge] - @brain-rot-central

❦ Plot: After becoming the first ever Vampire Ascendant, Astarion begins to forge a new path for himself. Months after the defeat of the Netherbrain he returns to his former lovers life and the two grapple with the changed dynamics of their former relationship. ❦ strawberry's thoughts: "Sonnet of the Lone Cardinal" delves into a darker exploration of the relationship between Ascended Astarion and a redeemed Dark Urge, yet it remains utterly captivating. The crafted narrative feels both believable and seamless, drawing you into Durge's deeply personal fears as she becomes entangled once again in Astarion's life. The portrayal of her anxiety is so vivid that it transfers to you as a reader. The tension between them feels palpable to you - a sort of nightmare fuel that has you anticipating something bad is going to happen at the next second and you somehow know it will. I'm very curious to see this continue, because it's so beautifully fucked up. ❦ Note: This fic contains dark content.

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The Last of the Silverboughs [Halsin & Tav, Astarion/Tav] - Stillmaurauding (AO3)

❦ Plot: Halsin, burdened by the weight of his past, encounteres Lythra, a young Drow woman whose nature leaves him utterly perplexed. Meanwhile she is relentless in her efforts to break free from her own trouble history in Menzoberranzan and the two forge an unlikely bond as they navigate a the journey to Baldur's Gate. ❦ strawberry's thoughts: Considering Halsin's character in the game, I understand why there’s minimal exploration of him as a father figure in storytelling, apart from scenarios involving Tav or Durge making him one. That said, he fits beautifully into the role of a quasi-father to Lythra throughout this narrative. The story delves into some very dark themes, but I’ve truly appreciated the nuanced approach to trauma, especially through Lythra’s character. The progression of the relationships, as well as the tensions within the group, feel very natural and there is enough intrigue with every chapter to make you want to continue. I hope the author eventually picks this up again. I'm also fairly certain they are on tumblr, however, I haven't been able to find them. If anyone knows their handle, let me know. I'd love to give credit where it's due :) ❦ Note: This fic contains dark content.

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O, Fortuna [Raphael/Dark Urge] - @gufu-vire

❦ Plot: Post the events of BG3, a redeemed Dark Urge and Raphael renegotiate terms to fulfil a contract sworn upon during the crisis of the Absolute. An adventure fraught with tension, frustration, conflict, and more as the reader partners up with the devil you love to hate ❦ strawberry's thoughts: Most biased spot on this list, especially if you've been following me for a while. I do not read Raphael fics, because while I understand the appeal, he's simply not my guy. However, I've been here for "O, Fortuna" since it was still in early development and Gufu said she hasn't got another longfic/slowburn in her, and thus it's ending up on here. It's definitely the longest fic on this list and quite an emotional journey, but I promise it's worth it. ❦ Note: This fic contains dark content, specifically towards the end.

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In Another Life, I Knew You [Astarion/Tav] - spaced_egg (AO3)

❦ Plot: After 200 years of believing him to be dead, Tav is once again faced with her ex-fiancé Astarion, who has little recollection of his life before Cazador. Now having to navigate tadpoles, the end of the world and feelings of both the past and the present, Tav and Astarion journey through Faerûn together. ❦ strawberry's thoughts: When I first read the summary of the fic I was quickly intrigued, because the concept of Tav and Astarion having known each other before he became a vampire offers up so many possibilites and adds layers of depth I really appreciate. "In Another Life, I knew You" does a wonderful job of expanding on their past and focussing on their present situation and as a reader you find yourself easily engrossed into the story. The dynamic between the two of them is written in a very believable way and I dearly hope the author is going to continue the story in 2025.

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Judgement by the Hounds [Gortash/Dark Urge] - @septembersummer

❦ Plot: A look into the relationship of The Dark Urge (Seren) and Gortash, from their first meeting up to their shared end. "The rise and fall of the worst situationship of all time" indeed. ❦ strawberry's thoughts: "Judgement by the Hounds" is getting a place in my fic recs for a second time, because it is quite possibly the best portrayal of Durgetash ever. It's basically canon to me at this point, because of how realistic their relationship is depicted (as in, realistic for them). I went through all fives stages of grief reading that story, and I so desperately kept hoping for a happy ending, even if Durgetash are the last people to deserve it. 10/10 fic - there's literally nothing else I can say.

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Miscellaneous One Shots/Short stories (Includes the ones I already recommended in May bc let's spread some love): legacy with no memory by @discordsmuse on AO3 - Gortash x The Dark Urge The Weight of A Promise by @sserpente on tumblr [Part 2 is equally good!] - Gortash x Tav/OC kiddo. by @avocado-writing on tumblr. - Gortash & OC to have and to hold by @littlejuicebox on tumblr. - Astarion x Tav choices. by @deadtired-highkeyenergetic on tumblr - Astarion x Tav how to win a custody battle in one easy step. by alltears on AO3 - Astarion x Tav Dangerous by NaeveTheWizard on AO3 - Astarion x The Dark Urge

The Ascendant Takes A Bride by @deadly-diminuendo on tumblr - Astarion x OC lilac and gold by @sorceresssundries on tumblr - Halsin x Tav Until We Wake, also by sorceresssundries on tumblr - Gale x Tav pygmalion's folly by AutopsyGarlands on AO3 - Gortash x Tav The Dark Prince by @reverieblondie on tumblr - Rolan x Tav For Old Times' Sake by @sserpente on tumblr - Gortash x Tav Ma'am by @kimberbohwrites on tumblr/AO3 - Rolan x Tav To Care Enough by @locallegume on tumblr - Astarion x Tav colors of the wind by al9ayf on AO3 - Halsin x Tav To Sever the Thread by anotheropti on AO3 - Shadowheart x Tav

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Honourable Mentions: Honourable mentions go out to several artists whose work I have throughly enjoyed throughout the year!

@starrforge - Incredible Halsin x Tav artwork! @lirotation - My favourite Astarionx Tav artwork, including amazing comics! @shellytheleo - Utterly beautiful Bloodweave content @heyitsjaki - THE BEST COMICS. I love how Gale suffers. Immaculate. @infernaldaydreams - Added to the BG3 category for the amazing Durgetash art, but damn if the DA art isn't immaculate as well.

Hogwarts Legacy I left behind Hogwarts Legacy at the start of the year, however one fic has still managed to secure a spot on my best of 2024 list:

merry and bright [Sebastian Sallow x M!MC] - @heyitszev

❦ Plot: Years after having left his magical hometown of Feldcroft, now streamer Sebastian Sallow returns home for the holidays to celebrate his sisters' nuptials. He expects a short visit, until he meets Charlie, Feldcroft's baker and potions master, and realises what he's been missing all along. ❦ strawberry's thoughts: I am a sucker for Hallmark movies - the cliches and predictability are something I eat up time and time again. So when the wonderfully talented Zev decided to write a hallmark fic with a gay couple at its center, I knew I would eat it up. "merry and bright" is perfect in taking itself serious enough yet also allowing for the typical hilarity and easygoing nature of Hallmark movies. The main characters are adoringly clueless yet charmingly witty and I cannot get enough of the dynamics between all of them.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Having not played the first three DA games, I know precious little about the universe as a whole. I have several opinions on the game/plot itself, but the community has created some incredible content that deserves to be honoured and appreciated!

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Rookie [Viago de Riva & F!Rook, Lucanis Dellamorte/F!Rook] - @marcell-arts

❦ Plot: Rook (or "Rookie") de Riva navigates growing up as a Fledgling of House de Riva as a former slave, before eventually becoming the Hero of the Veilguard. ❦ strawberry's thoughts: Confession time: there’s nothing I love more than a good 'found family' dynamic, especially when it includes a reluctant father/brother figure. That trope alone is usually enough to win me over. I stumbled upon this fic late one night when it had about 15 chapters. Safe to say, I didn’t get much sleep because I was hooked from the very first chapter. The writing is absolutely phenomenal, with pitch-perfect pacing (seriously, it’s masterful) and just the right blend of detail, headcanons, and canon divergence. It manages to stay true to the game while carving out its own identity, and the dynamic between Rook and Viago is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious - ultimate tsundere/reluctant dad meets the kid he practically scooped out of a dumpster energy. Additionally, the relationships Rook forms before teaming up with Varric add so much depth and dimension to her as an original character; they really make her feel alive. This is hands-down one of the best fics I’ve read all year, and I still can’t believe it’s the author’s first.

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Misdirection [Emmerich Volkarin/F!Rook] - @jainydoe (AO3)

❦ Plot [AU Setting]: Working for the FBI, being a Professor and a single dad has left Emmerich celibate for years, but the return of his estranged ex wife renders him desperate enough to sign up for a Sugar Dating Website, through which he meets the disaster that is Rook, a broke college student equally as desperate as him. ❦ strawberry's thoughts: The prose of this fic is absolutely fantastic, but what really gets me is the humour. Rook is such a disaster that I can't help but laugh every five seconds and yet "Misdirection" manages to be serious enough that it never comes across as silly or irritating. Emmerich's characterisation, specifically the struggle between his hopeless romanticism and hurt, is written beautifully illustrative and I'm endlessly curious to see where the entire fic will eventually lead.

That's it for my 2024 fic recs! I will definitely be doing this again in 2025, because it brings me a lot of joy to uplift so many fantastic creators and their work. I would love to know what everyone else's "best of" fics were this year, so feel free to drop some wonderful recommendations! Let's create positive and loving spaces for each other, especially in times like these.

For now, Merry Christmas to those celebrating!

Much love xx

[littledata]

what are these "best fics youve ever read that barely have any hits" you mentioned? can you give us a top 5 or sonething?

Oh God, you've really shamed me here because I read a LOT of random fics from fandoms I'm not even part of and the stories I was referring to largely come from there.

However, in the interest of practising what I preach, I sat down today and read a bunch of Warrior Nun fics I'd never read before so I could rec you some. To be totally clear, these aren't necessarily going to have "hardly any hits" but are fics that I think could use more love in general.

In no particular order:

I was seeing black and white (and now I'm living in color) by gayestcatra - 1281 words, a beautifully soft fic set in Switzerland with gorgeous description. By the same author I also enjoyed (your life was) my life's best part, an angsty Mary/Shannon exploring Mary's (heartbreaking) grief after Shannon's death.

Cat’s Cradle security checkpoint logs by @jtl07 - 518 words, have I raved enough on tumblr yet about how much I love their writing? No? Oh okay I'll do it again then. JT is one of my favourite writers in the fandom and I love this series of fics they did giving creative looks into the characters - this particular one is the contents of their bags but the whole series is worth checking out (and everything else they write too, obviously).

Lauds by @sisterdivinium - 3152 words, Mother Superion/Jillian Salvius. WE LOVE A RAREPAIR. Gorgeously written fic where you feel the weight of every single action. The author has a TON of fics if you liked this one too.

you're my best friend (in a world we must defend) by @daisychainsandbowties - 3980 words, avatrice and Pokemon. Beatrice's characterisation in this drives me insane. I MUST know more. If you know nothing about pokemon here's your primer: they're funny little guys you catch and make fight, exactly like the Catholic church did to Ava. There, now you've got no excuse not to read it.

Dead People Don't Shiver by waterintheshadows - 2068 words, avatrice soulmate AU set in a morgue FUCK YEAH. This is the kind of shit I live for. Great concept, great execution.

Where The River Bends by @itchyouchyz - 100,750 words, avatrice 1960s midwife AU. Full disclosure - it's 100k - I haven't finished it yet. But I LOVE what I've read so far, tender and lovely. Check the tags for trigger warnings on this one!

keep me in your mirror (but don't take your eyes off the road) by minutetuna - 26,343 words, avatrice season 2 road trip au. It made me feel this precise emotion: hnnnnnnghhhhh. There is a particular style of writing which is just bouncy and pacy and still draws you into every single emotion and this author has it in spades. LOVE.

This was so much fun! If anyone else wants to hit me up with some recs I'd love to hear them - even if (especially if) they're your fics. It's a long weekend, might as well spend it reading fanfiction.

[sentientcave]

Honest question. What tags do I use in ao3 to give me the EXACT vibe of retirement party? Bc I’m craving more like a junkie and I need a fix 😭

I have no idea! But here, have a little something from a few chapters ahead that I wrote in a fit of inspiration after reading this by @syoddeye. I might also recommend looking at Sy's work! They have lots of really good stuff in there. Also @391780 has a ton of awesome stories and was a big inspiration for how I write John Price. I always assume people have read their work but if you haven't? You're in for a treat.

Spoilers ahead, kinda, sorta. It could get scrapped if things take a turn I'm not expecting! I don't know!

The hand on your shoulder pulls you out of your focus.

You startle, knocking your headphones back from your ears with the back of your hand, smearing paint on your cheekbone. John stands above you, holding a glass of water like a peace offering.

“I knocked, but I don’t think you could hear me over your music,” he explains. “Haven’t heard a peep from you since this morning, and I was starting to worry.”

“What time is it now?” you ask, reaching for the glass and then pulling your hands back. Your hands are covered in paint. “Oh, shoot. I should’ve grabbed a rag. Give me a tic, I’ll wash my hands.” You try to uncurl your legs, and fall sideways into John’s legs. “Hm. Okay.”

“Legs asleep?” John sets the glass of water on the dresser and crouches down to help you rearrange your unresponsive legs out in front of you. He reaches for the glass of water again. “Poor thing.”

“My own fault. I thought I set an alarm, but I probably just typed the time into the calculator app.” It wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened. Pins and needles prickle up and down your legs.

“You need to drink this,” John says, holding the water up to your lips. His other hand curls around the back of your head to grip your messy ponytail, tilting your head back so he can carefully pour water into your mouth. He makes you drink the whole glass, one sip at a time, his eyes turned dark, blue nearly eclipsed by black. Your eyes fix on his, something soft wrapping around your brain as you watch the way his gaze tracks from your mouth down to your throat and back up. When the glass is empty, he sets it aside, but doesn’t let go of your hair. He tips your head back again, tracing his thumb across your lower lip, collecting a few errant drops of water.

Your lips part, and he slides his thumb inside your mouth, his breath catching as he presses down on your tongue.

“Good fuckin’ girl,” he growls. Your clit throbs at his words. You curl your tongue around the digit, tasting the salt of his skin. The hand tangled in your hair tightens just a little. “You ready to let me take care of you?” His thumb pops free.

It takes a moment for you to collect yourself enough to speak. “Please.”

Dividers by @/cafekitsune

[ssreeder]

i discovered the liab series super late but i discovered it indeed 🤭 just wanna say how much i love this series and how hard it’s kept me in a chokehold over the past couple weeks!!!! your writing is SO. phenomenal. im going insane. thank you so much for sharing this with the world!!!!

thank you soooo much!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!! (I also saw you put it on your zukka fic rec list & let me tell you what an HONOR) I am obsessed with compliments so thank you for coming all the way here to tell me you enjoyed it seriously made my day.

[tourniquetbarbie]

I’m so glad m2 is kinda getting popular again!

[puppylustt]

On the Keeping of Spermatophagos Species in Captivity was HORRIFYINGGGGG and i liked it a lot. i read it right after Ovivermicula Vulgaris bc the author linked it at the end and i liked that one more. the description of the worm INSIDE SOLLUXES FUCKING BULGE?? HORRIFYING. AWFUL. DISGUSTING. TERRIFYING. AND I WANT TO READ MORE OF IT.

[kittif3r]

worlds best rym list just dropped!!!!!

[rayraywillis]

My ultimate Destiel playlist to make u smile!

https://youtu.be/h9si3_dnOpM

https://youtu.be/FEr_DOLefYo

https://youtu.be/gLp1VCQtnHI

https://youtu.be/xHFp2KWQTds

https://youtu.be/0Fym0SiMwh8

https://youtu.be/WhHPiXXnQsw

https://youtu.be/OqGzl6AUjJk

https://youtu.be/dverh1SaLSA

*& Same w/ fanart*

https://youtu.be/U0YoNvqtPEc

https://youtu.be/dMy3nsAClqs

https://youtu.be/eWSWofCai8Q

https://youtu.be/C5vpT44EsLA

https://youtu.be/NOpoq1f70h0

*Is a little sad but, so is just THEM to a T! *

https://youtu.be/YeeO6JYGsQs

* I swear she has got to be the biggest destiel shipper, it’s like she is sitting watching the show and writing her songs all about them. I mean it's spooky how much they seem to be about THEM.*

https://youtu.be/NMqKPPD5TW4

https://youtu.be/E8SauhAA4o0

*This is just 😘🤌*chef’s kiss* perfect! I mean it is like they write every word with them in mind and the scenes sync up so perfectly. 👏👏👏*

https://youtu.be/eRTox0KtAv4

https://youtu.be/9DjqZXtoAFo

*W/ fantastic fanart*

https://youtu.be/TH733MyeUrs

*W/More fanart*

https://youtu.be/ZJGr-rKD6s0

https://youtu.be/HtugPoCdIXg

https://youtu.be/0Fym0SiMwh8

*More fan art these are so adorable!*

https://youtu.be/q_aS__dlhXw

https://youtu.be/0Fym0SiMwh8

*W/Fanart*

https://youtu.be/HZafa8p_Ass

https://youtu.be/DPOmk4e5OV4

https://youtu.be/Q08sHiK2Mts

https://youtu.be/rGKfrgqWcv0

https://youtu.be/0BBPFca0-mM

https://youtu.be/tr-7bGTxk6s

https://youtu.be/WGRF5rk6SGk

https://youtu.be/un2AAqNCYtw

https://youtu.be/ElHXZiJmeaI

https://youtu.be/LgF7iKypaq4

[pigeonmama]

Hon, you are doing god's work

LOGAN HOWLETT / WOLVERINE    

╰┈➤ 18+ none of these stories belong to me! this is a masterlist of all logan howlett stories i’ve read and reblogged! just thought it would be nice to have them all in one spot! (if your fic is on here and you wish not to be, please let me know!) some will have summaries if provided <3

MASTERLIST • XMEN MASTERLIST • 08/05/24

@ichorai         ➤ as it was         you first met logan as weapon x, wiped clean of any memory of his past life. he had nearly killed you then. and now, almost two years later, he’s pressing kisses over the very same scars his adamantium claws had inflicted.

@lune-hime         ➤ blast from the past

@imaginesforfandom         ➤ a wolverines heartache         On two separate occasions, both Y/N and Logan find jealousy within their friendship.

@angelltheninth         ➤ feral

@loganbcrnes         ➤ worked up         logan breaks the bed

@woodolly         ➤ anything         Almost everyone fears Logan but Logan only fears you. His wife that happens to be pretty mad at him.

@lilac-mushroom         ➤ i need you baby         When you found out that mutants were being chased and attacked, you couldn't stand the thought of Logan, an old friend of yours, being hurt. Upon arrival at the place he was staying at, you found him beaten up and hurting, his healing powers slowed down. Deciding to take care of him, you couldn't ignore the closeness and strong sexual tension felt between you, just like old times. It wouldn't be bad to give in to it... right?         ➤ above the clouds         Flying over to Atlanta for a mission with the X-Men, you sat next to Logan on the plane. But when his hand sneaked to caress the top of your thigh, you were faced with having to decide between sneaking off with him to the bathroom and leaving Logan painfully hard for rest of the flight. Maybe if you tried to be quiet...

@jbreenr         ➤ apologies         The Wolverine's presence in your life took a turn you did not expect.

@buckylattes         ➤ two wolves, one bunny         Logan and Bucky have had their eyes on you for a little bit now, and you can’t stand to wait any longer for them to finally make a move. So you make a move of your own and finally, you all get what you’ve been wanting.         ➤ next door neighbor         Your next door neighbor, Logan, has been trying to get your attention for a while now, but he fears that he’s taken the whole situation the wrong way. Will you ever give him a chance?         ➤ possessive         Logan is always very possessive of you, his girl, but you can’t really be mad at him even if you try.

@buckyownsmylife         ➤ untangle me         The one where once it becomes clear that Logan is your alpha, he’s the one left pining         ➤ first burn         The one where Logan is so crazy to make sure that everyone knows you’re his, that he fucks you in front of everyone.

@loving-barnes         ➤ prom         ➤ a little game

@galatially         ➤ touch me like nobody else does         you called and i came, the history between us too broad to ignore; when he showed up on your doorstep five years after he disappeared in the middle of the night, logan howlett decided to clear the air.

@ellana-ravenwood         ➤ in love with the wolverine

@hannibals-favourite-meal         ➤ sunshine and flowers         Logan has had a great many loves in his long life and he’s over it. He doesn’t want to lose anyone else yet somehow, the annoying and very much younger art teacher at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, wormed her way into his heart.         ➤ the way back home         After months of being apart from each other, he’s finally back in your arms         ➤ worst possible decision         How could Logan be stupid enough to fall for the little sister of an overprotective metal controlling mutant? As it turns out, very easily.

@make-me-imagine         ➤ body swap         reader and wolverine get body swapped, and the reader just so happened to be on their period when it happens + them having to deal with each others mutations.

@carry-on-wayward-sun         ➤ wolverine x reader        

@wolfdeamonghoul         ➤ it should have been me pt2         Bucky and you had a good relationship, until he felt like didn’t need you anymore and so he breaks up with you and starts dating Natasha soon after. It only takes seeing you walking down the aisle, saying your ‘i dos’ to someone else for him to realize his mistake.         ➤ what a tease         you tease Logan too much that he begins to pleasure himself         ➤ sexting

@holylulusworld         ➤ breed out         you woke the animal in wolverine.         ➤ bed sharing         “Can you do ‘bed-sharing’ with Wolverine? He’s grumpy and you believe he doesn’t like you, but he can’t stop himself from sniffing at your neck and it can be smutty or just fluff. You decide.”         ➤ cranky         Your boyfriend is cranky in the morning.

@kgficz         ➤ newbie         Logan had arrived at the X Mansion only a few days ago, finding it difficult to adjust. One night when he can’t fall asleep, he finds you awake in the kitchen and strikes up a conversation.         ➤ back in time         Set in Days of Future Past; Logan has lost everything, he has lost you. He’s finally been sent back in time to change the future. How can he keep his head straight when he travels back and sees a younger you?

@imyourbratzdoll         ➤ logan training         logan and the reader end up training in another... more fulfilling way.

@mlmxreader         ➤ labels                 you and Logan discuss your relationship over a beer.

@trickstersteve         ➤ the last goodbye

@lipstickandvibranium         ➤ just a dance         Logan wasn’t fond of parties, but he was fond of her.

@youreobsessedwithtoomanyfandoms         ➤ i guess you didn’t cheat, but…

deactivated account ➤ request

@inkdrinkerworld         ➤ grumpy x sunshine         ➤ mutant!reader

@luna-writes-stuff         ➤ forever winter         After a rough mission, you lost a handful of students. Trying to sleep off your concussion, Logan retreats to the kitchen, coping in his own ways. You encounter him late at night, and remember him that there is no need for him to deal with this alone.

@gallavichsreddie1128         ➤ obsessed with wolverine

@eupheme         ➤ sugar, sugar         Your eccentric neighbor Wade may drive you a little up the wall… but, you’re willing to put up with him if it means he’ll introduce you to his new, grumpy-looking roommate.         ➤ come on and show me

@coweye         ➤ the honda odyssey         The car fight reimagined and it only needed to be like 10% more erotic than the original.         ➤ the worst logan         You are the deceased-anchor-being-Logan's lover, having found yourself with Laura in the void, you navigate meeting the variant of the love of your life

@heartlogan         ➤ all coming back to me         logan didn’t realise you would be here in the past. all that follows.         ➤ the story ends         the day that logan lost you

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Hi! Can you please recommend age gap sterek fics? 🙏🙏❤️❤️

and @dauntlesslypinkterror asked:

Hii. Can you recommend age difference fics? ❤️❤️

You may notice by the length of this rec list that I love age diff... This was very delightful to put together. Featuring older Derek as well as some older Stiles

Older Derek

serve me lemonade by endversed

"Do not hit on our professor,” Lydia says. “Technically,” Stiles starts to point out, “he’s just our professor’s friend.” “Technically,” she purses her mouth primly around the retort, “he’s old enough to be your father.” Instantly, Stiles catches his tongue between his teeth. He can feel his nose scrunching up with the utter glee of his smile. “I know,” he breathes. “Isn’t it awesome?” Stiles is a law student with a thing for older men. Derek is the middle-aged divorcee he wants to climb like a tree.

DNCE (Desperate Need for Care and Ecstasy) by LillianDeLooney

Gentle lumberjack Derek takes care of Stiles in a new and exciting way.

Hunger by SinQueen69

Anon on tumblr: Are prompts open? feel free to ignore. 40 year old werewolf Derek/ Succubus Stiles. Derek is a hot experienced werewolf who can keep up with Stiles hunger, Stiles can takes whatever Derek can dish out and looks like all his shameful jailbait fantasies. Rough sex, knotting, come inflation, and Derek using Stile' little demon horns as a hold to pull him back on his dick. + Anon on tumblr wanted: Hey can you write a story where Derek has to train Stiles to take his very BIG cock and then after taking it for the first time Stiles becomes addicted to Dereks dick and he wants to have it in him all the time?

Put Down in Words by paintedrecs

"Oh,” Stiles said, his voice coming out low and breathy, “fuck me.” “I don’t think that’s on the syllabus, but we can check to see if there’s a spot open in any of his classes,” Scott said, grinning. “This isn’t an actual professor, though,” Stiles insisted, unable to resist brushing his thumb over the sharp line of the man’s bearded jaw. He was laughing at something off-camera, the shot taken in three-quarters view, his coat collar casually rumpled and opened to reveal a sliver of a simple grey t-shirt. The whole thing was deliberately calculated to lend him a more accessible feel, and god help him, Stiles was falling for it. * When Stiles signed up for Dr. Hale’s intro to history class, he had two goals: knock out the credits his advisor was bugging him to complete before he graduated, and spend a few hours a week daydreaming about his sexy professor’s salt and pepper beard. Derek, a few months away from turning forty and not sure when his life had started feeling so damn lonely, had never encountered someone like Stiles before. Bright-eyed, sharp-tongued, determined to throw Derek’s carefully cultivated world into disarray…and absolutely the last person Derek should be falling in love with.

Impatient by SinQueen69

2024 Suggestion Form Anon: Older biker/criminal Derek loves corrupting 16 year old sheriff's son Stiles. Stiles makes a joke about how it's good he can't get preggo but Derek instantly develops a new kink. The thought of knocking Stiles up so everyone in town knows that Stiles let Derek breed him, that it was Derek that stole Stiles out from under the sheriff's overprotective grip is almost too much. Any Fandom Dark Bingo Square: Forbidden Relationship

i've been pushing for this (for so long) by marinbel

"I’m too old for you,” Derek says. “Peter’s too old for me, and he still wants to fuck me,” Stiles says. He smiles—just a little, just the corner of his mouth—and spares a glance in Derek’s direction. “I think you’re just fine.”

Hitchhiking and Propositions by halcyon1993

Stiles hitchhikes and gets picked up by an older man.

One life stand by Vendelin

Stiles is used to selling himself to make ends meet. But it's getting harder to keep those ends meeting, and there's only so much of Stiles to go around. Until a too-fancy car shows up in his neighborhood, and he meets Derek Hale. All Derek wants is Stiles's time, someone to stay on his arm for events and smile for the cameras. It's the easiest job Stiles has ever had, the best-paying one he's ever had, and he's more than happy to sign up. Derek is everything and nothing Stiles expects him to be, with his tailored suits, sharp mind and his quiet way of caring. But it's just a job and Stiles never meant to fall in love.

Put In His Place bySinQueen69

Tumblr Anon: aggressive underage omega Stiles pursuing older alpha Derek who is reluctant because he's married or he feels guilty about the age difference

One Door Closes by KouriArashi

Derek knows that Stiles is too young for him, but Stiles doesn't agree. Eight years after Derek rejects him due to the age gap, they meet again where Derek has settled in Wyoming as a ranch hand, and Stiles is the new deputy, and still pissed as hell about the way Derek turned him down. Things don't go as either of them planned. (I'm sure a million fics have been written about older Stiles and Derek, but this one has cowboy Derek, does that help?)

With or Without You by SinQueen69

Anon on Tumblr wanted: Could you write Alpha stepdad Derek finally gives in to barely legal omega Stiles' seduction. & Anon from my feedback form wanted: bottom stiles. belly bulge, nipple play, a/b/o, so much dirty talk

Off Limits by halcyon1993

A story in two parts: When Stiles tags along to one of his dad's basketball games, he's instantly drawn to one of his dad's friends, a man named Derek Hale. Derek is over twice his age, but Stiles can't stop himself from wanting him. Jackson has hidden his sexuality and obeyed his parents' orders for years, but when the pressure finally becomes too much, he can't do either of those things anymore. As his best friend Danny helps him to pick up the pieces of his life and discover who he truly is, Jackson realises there might be more between them than he thought.

His Father's Friend by SinQueen69

Tumblr Anon: Derek is John’s friend from high school coming to stay with him while he manages a messy divorce. John’s happy to have an extra set of hands around the house and someone to makes sure 16 yo Stiles is home by curfew. He wouldn’t be so happy if he knew what went on while he’s at work. Kinks-size and age difference, bottom Stiles, hung Derek, taboo kink, possessive Derek, forbidden love. + Stiles has very puffy sensitive nipples and Derek just can’t leave them alone. He gropes and pinches them whenever he can, he shoves Stiles into dark corners and makes Stiles pull up his shirt so he can suck on them in public, he pulls out of Stiles’ mouth half way through a blow job to rub his wet cock on them. Kinks- Stiles with sensitive puffy nipples, hung uncut Derek, possible surprise lactation.

Oh, Teach

Stiles is Derek’s mate, and Derek is Stiles’ professor. So Derek does the only logical thing he can think of: he repels him.

Alway's Hungry by SinQueen69

Chapter 1-Anonymous prompt fill: Teen Stiles starts hooking up with or is in a sugar daddy/baby relationship with an older bear with a big, hairy gut. He loves parading Stiles around in crop tops, tiny shorts, choker collars, covered in hickies. They fuck in public bathrooms, or Stiles sits on his cock every opportunity he gets. Stiles with zero shame loving his daddy's coke can thick cock. Barebacking/toys/creampies/voyeurism all great! Chapter 2: Anon on Tumblr wanted: Can I prompt sterek + spanking + daddy kink + exhibitionism Chapter 3: request from moodyprincess00 for Fisting

How Derek Got His Groove Back by WhoNatural

Cora kicks him under the table. “Do you have the hots for the baby lawyer?” she hisses urgently, and Derek blinks at her, feeling his face heat. “Don’t be ridiculous. He’s young enough to be my--” “Younger brother,” she cuts in, and shakes her head. “Age difference excuses do not fly with me. Are you gonna ask him out? Derek, you need to do something about that.” “About what?” he says, frowning, watching as Stiles sits down at a table with a group of older, lawyer-types. “The fact that you’re both about one drink away from sex in some janitor’s closet.”

Sharp and Sweet, Soft and Sound by astrugglingstoic

After spending the last six years together, Stiles thought it was time to expand their family.

A New Toy by SinQueen69

Derek has a new toy for his baby to try out.

Housekeeping by lvmehtme

Derek is a busy novelist with no time to care about or clean up his house. When he's made aware of the condition of his house he turns to a housekeeping agency for help. Stiles is having financial troubles and takes on a load of jobs to help him and his father get by.

The Long Way Home by MonsieurBlueSky (MyChemicalRachel)

Stiles didn’t plan to sleep with his best friend’s dad. It just kind of happened. And then it happened again. And again. And again…

Later, mate! by Smowkie

Derek looked at the time and sighed. One more hour until he could go pick up Alex and go home. It was Friday, and Fridays were their nights, so they were going to eat Chinese food and watch Beauty and the Beast for the thousand time and probably play a game together, and he couldn’t wait. Someone knocked on his open door and he startled a little as he was pulled out of his head. Stiles smiled at him from the doorway. ”Hey, professor Hale,” he said. ”Mr Stilinski,” Derek said and tried to keep his smile professionally polite. Every time he talked to Stiles he had to remind himself that he was his student, that while he was 18, and legal in that aspect, he was still ten years younger than Derek, Sheriff Stilinski’s son, and again, his student.

Knotty Professor by CharWright5

It wasn't the first time Stiles had totally lost focus while working on an essay, writing a topic that most definitely wasn't the assigned one. It was, however, the first time a teacher—or professor, in this case—decided that his paper was so inaccurate he would have to give the student a first hand lesson in order to right his wrongs. Which, this time, meant teaching Stiles exactly what it was like to be knotted.

Take Your Breath Away by thecheekydragon

Stiles didn’t need Scott to tell him who their new English Lit teacher was. He knew it was Derek Hale. He also knew Derek Hale was hot.

The Land of Milk and Honey by MereLoup

Derek had followed Peter to many a business dinner. When Peter was trying to woo a client, he pulled out all of the stops. He would spend however much money was necessary to ensure that the client was impressed and felt like the most important person in the world. Peter Hale had a gift when it came to client relations. Derek had been to just about every five star restaurant in Manhattan, so much so that the shine of expensive business lunches and dinners at exclusive restaurants had begun to wear off just a bit. All of the safety precautions were a little strange, and they were definitely atypical from the normal places they had attended. Derek wasn’t exactly sure why, but he didn’t really care. Every place had their niche. But once they passed through those doors, everything made complete sense. This wasn’t a restaurant at all. It was a bar. An omega milk bar.

Mixing Business with Pleasure by halcyon1993

To get away from the stress of his job in NYC, Derek rents a house in the Beacon Hills preserve and quickly picks up a not-so-secret admirer in Stiles Stilinski.

Only Me

He held Stiles’ face like it was the most precious thing and licked Stiles’ neck like he owned it. A kiss was the first thing to greet Stiles in the mornings they spent together, and at nights, it was the last thing he felt on his face. Each time was more desperate than the last. Derek told him he was made to be kissed. It was a reward, a pleasure, a relief. And then, after all of this, he would disappear. For two days, three, or for a week. Stiles would choke from the thought that this time he definitely ruined it (how? god, how?), and then, in a click of a light, Derek would come back as if he were always there. Calling from a hidden number, cupping his chin, tugging Stiles closer with his hand splayed on his back, so big and insistent. Kissing, loving, refusing to let go. But only in a closed room, in the darkest corner of a restaurant, in a black sports car with its windows thick and tinted. Stiles dreaded saying goodbye.

Desperate

Derek understood perfectly well how young Stiles was. Just how many times did he stop himself from digging his teeth into that lovely neck to claim him? Maybe, next time he shouldn’t. The thought, wild and sudden, came to him, and once it did, there was nothing he could do to get rid of it. If he got Stiles pregnant, then the omega would be his. Fully his. They would be bound for life. Stiles wouldn’t refuse the mating bite, then. Stiles was his omega. Derek would do anything to keep him. Anything.

Older Stiles

Risking It by dbeaux

A chance meeting changes everything. Stiles and his band, Rogue, are currently on hiatus, and he's in the process of turning things on their end. He's not looking for love. He can't. The band and his daughter have to come first. Add in that he's not out to anyone other than his best friend and his dad, he's resigned to the fact that love is just not in his future. He's not even sure how to be in a relationship, much less where to begin. Derek is Rogue's self-proclaimed biggest fan. He's had posters of Stiles Stilinski on his walls for years and went to loads of concerts, but he never got a chance to meet him before the band went on hiatus. Little did he know that he wouldn't even recognize him if given a chance. Will Stiles be able to figure out how to let someone in? Can Derek trust that he's enough for someone like Stiles?

Multidisciplinary Studies by DevilDoll

Stiles is a slightly-older-and-very-sexy librarian and Derek has a thirst for knowledge.

Becoming Yours by dbeaux

As a dom and owner of Stockholm Syndrome, Stiles takes pride in providing a safe place for people to scene. After a bad breakup, he's not looking for a sub, isn't sure he wants a full time sub again. College student and curious sub Derek needs a full time dom but hasn't found anyone willing to take him on so he spends as much time at Stockholm Syndrome as he can, pairing up with various doms willing to take him on for an evening. When their worlds collide, can they find what they need in each other?

Knot So Typical by KnottheWolf

Sure, Derek has a boyfriend. But he keeps it a secret, not because he's embarrassed he's dating an older Alpha man, but because he knows the moment his sisters find out it'll be hell.

Duly (K)noted by KnottheWolf

"Interesting little show you’ve got their, Derek.” The Alpha comments, his voice is so cold with an edge of harshness it has Derek’s stomach rolling with anxiety. “H-How much did you see?” Derek twist his head a little so he’s not staring up at Stiles face. He wants to hide somewhere dark and cry, Stiles saw him. He saw him showing off to a bunch of strangers like a whore. God, what if he tells his mother, what would she think of him? “Enough.” Stiles clips, pushing off from the wall to stand in front of Derek, “Enough, that I could see you fingering yourself open before fucking yourself on some silicon cock just to show off to a bunch of nobodies.” It’s like a slap to his face and Derek’s head is dipping low in regret.

Coach Stiles by DirtyKnots

Stiles shouldn't be doing this, any of this. Shouldn't feel like this about a student. But he does.

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McCoy-Centric Fic Rec List

Long as hell and split into slightly nonsensical sections because I have too many bookmarks :/

Episode/Movie-Centric Codas/AUs

Lots of "Mirror, Mirror"/"The Empath"/Post-TSFS stuff in here for Obvious Reasons.

Fal-Tor-Pan or: How to Accidentally Get Married on Vulcan by mymetalphantom - 5.7k, Spones. Lighter than the usual Post-Fal-tor-pan fic, very silly premise and excellent execution.

Oh, sinners, let's go down by raven (singlecrow) - 4.7k, Gen. The best Post-Fal-tor-pan angst I've ever read, bar none. Angst with a bittersweet, ambiguously hopeful ending.

Seven Times by SwissArmyKnife - 2k, Gen. Seven times McCoy got telepathically violated and it's all canon 😭

For This Space Would Be Hollow If You Were Gone by releni - 4k, Pre-Slash Spones. FTWIH has SUCH great angst potential, and this fic takes full advantage of that.

The Cause is Sufficient by Cirth - 2.5k, Spones. They're talking about the whole katra deal! They're talking about the whole martyr complex! They're kissing!

bad luck and broken soul by Rev (apathetic_revenant) - 12k, Gen. There are SO MANY Post-"Mirror, Mirror" fics, but this one is hands down one of my favorites.

Memories Are Made of This by GenuineSnoof - 6.5k, Gen. Another post-"Mirror, Mirror" fic, I really like how creative the reveal part is in this one.

Evasive Action by kcscribbler - 2k, Gen. "Space Seed" episode coda with some wonderful hurt-and-kinda-grumpy-about-it McCoy.

Incubation by SwissArmyKnife - 9k, Gen. Post-"The City on the Edge of Forever", featuring McCoy working through illness and really going through it and Spock being worried and protective.

something bright, traveling fast by inkatesbush - 7.5k, Spones. Mostly a Spock character study post-Fal-tor-pan, but when McCoy gets there his parts are really, really good.

Plotty/Case Fic (mostly McCoy Getting Hurt And Being Awesome)

I won't say these genuinely resemble actual ST episode plots but they're plot-centric ig.

40 Miles From The Sun by slash4femme - 10k, Spones. Didn't know whether to put this here or in the shipfic section, but it's mostly the BEST rape recovery fic in the fandom and only very slowly Spones. Excellent fic.

The Dogs Days Are Most Certainly NOT Over by ThatSassyCaptain - 35k, Gen. Pure episode-style casefic and a great one. Get adopted, idiot 😆

Rate of Exchange by scioscribe - 9k, Gen. Bulletproof premise of "get captured by Mysterious Bad Guys, get forced to hurt each other, get out and have Feelings about it". Perfect.

all in by milostollbooth - 13.5k, Spones. Spock gets to be in charge of the Enterprise and things Get Complicated. Like 50% casefic and 50% developing Spones.

A Hippocratic Proof by stillwaters01 - 5k, Gen. Less plotty, more of a friendship fic. McCoy doubts his abilities and Spock goes about reassuring him in the most logical way possible 🥰

it ends or it doesn't by Muir_Wolf - 28.5k, McSpirk. Bones being a martyr! Time loop shenanigans! The complicated process of getting together when you're also under an insane amount of pressure! I love them your honor.

Mudd in Your Eye by Avirra - 61k, Gen. Ok, it's an alternate take on "Space Seed", but it does its own thing so effectively that i'm putting it under plotty fic. Really big fan of how competent Bones is and his relationships with the various OCs in this one.

Shipping-Centric (mostly Spones)

Some McSpirk as well ig. There's some overlap with the previous two categories, but these are more shipping than plot.

Surgeon's Mate by belmanoir - 4.5k, Spones. It's the most-kudos'd Spones fic for a reason, and that reason is an EXCELLENT Spock POV with impeccable characterization.

Holocene by greenbloodedcomputer - 4.5k, Spones. Old Married Spones on Vulcan dealing with the in-laws :)

Traditions of Intimacy by swimmingwolf59 - 8.5k, Spones. Spock and McCoy sharing meals and slowly getting closer to each other. Just fantastic.

First Impressions by swimmingwolf59 - 16.5k, Spones. Y'all KNOW I love Sarek and McCoy being awkward buddies, and this fic has an emphasis on the AWKWARD. Love it!

Two Thirds of a Whole by sleepymccoy - 18.5k, Spones. Alternate universe Spock is such a sweetie and Prime Universe Spock is UNHINGED near the end, this whole premise is excellent and the Spones is immaculate.

Courtship Rituals by fangirlandiknowit - 30k, McSpirk. I love love love fake relationship shenanigans that become way too real partway through.

wish i was a better liar by Muir_Wolf - 17.5k, McSpirk with an emphasis on the McKirk. Uhhh, "The Enemy Within" dubcon threesome. Also Spock's there and being protective. Also it's HOT.

Symbiosis by weekend_conspiracy_theorist - 6.5k, Spones. Diplomatic function fake relationship! That very, very quickly becomes less fake lol, Spock's kind of a mess emotionally in this one.

i've seen time tell tales by Rusoe - 1.5k, Spones. Old Married Spones my beloved. Domestic fluff with a hint of angst.

Off-Beat/Stuff I Can't Fit Anywhere Else

For all your confused-by-how-the-author-got-there fanfic needs.

Bones - A Biography by Spock Grayson by AlyssiaInWonderland - 4k, McKirk and Spones. Early First Contact AU where Vulcan first interacts with Earth during WWI. The premise is excellent and the whole vibe of it is heartbreaking, I honestly wish this were longer because I want to live in this universe for like 100k words.

Nothing Unreal Exists by eigenvectrix - 16k, Gen. EXCELLENT fic. Transfem Spock, lots of examination of Vulcan culture, McCoy being both competent as a doctor and generally trying his best during difficult conversations as a friend. 10/10, it made me give up on the trans Spock fic I was kicking around in my head because tbh I could never live up to this.

AOS

I don't even like the characterization in the AOS movies, but these fics are great :)

Lessons by madwriter223 - 1.5k, Spones. Honestly, I always forget this is an AOS fic. Love Spock being so methodical in his romantic intentions/techniques.

Honorable Enemies by Zauzat - 24k, Spones. McCoy being sad, war being hell, Spock being surprisingly emotionally astute in his own way. Gets plotty in the last third. What more do you need from a fic?

Now the Sons Look For Their Fathers/ But Their Fathers Are All Gone by Straight_Outta_Hobbiton - 30.5k, Gen. McCoy taking care of Vulcan kids post-Star Trek (2009). Has great versions of Sybok and T'Pring for the Kelvinverse.

Fortunate Son by mardia - 50.7k, McKirk. I'm usually not a fan of putting anyone except Kirk on Tarsus, but it sometimes works with AOS since we don't get anything on that whatsoever. This is easily the best "McCoy on Tarsus" fic out there!

The Tribunal of Lieutenant Commander Leonard H. McCoy, MD PhD by stealthestars - 3.5k, slight McSpirk. I love fics where everyone's being all official while internally freaking out ♥️

This Must Be The Place by therev - 38k, Spones. A really sweet, existential look at the absolute mindfuck of finding out just what alternate universe you was getting up to and slowly realizing you want something somewhat like that as well.

Shameless Self-Recs

Just a couple of my fics that I'm personally very fond of. Because I'm shameless lmao.

some people crash to earth three times (and then learn from their mistakes) - 8k, Gen. Dropping TOS characters into a shortly post-First Contact scenario for shits and giggles. I loved writing street medic McCoy and his teenage bullshit.

the wind counts lost goodbyes - 2.8k, Gen. Look, give me an opportunity to write some Vulcan culture and angst and I'm bound to go all in. MCD warning.

sing for the damage we've done (and the worse things that we'll do) (2k, Gen) and i speak in smoke signals (and you answer in code) (6k, Gen) - Uhhh, the inherent limitations of the Prime Directive, Federation politics, McCoy being ride or die for his patients, Spock being ride or die for his friends.

strike another match (let's start anew) (3k, Spones) and hearing a voice i'd known (a couple of lightyears ago) (4.7k, Gen) - These are both post-Fal-tor-pan AUs where it, like, Goes Wrong in different ways. I love doing a little fal-tor-pan AU, mostly because I don't think it was given nearly enough focus in canon.

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Raising Harry and/or teddy recs. I know I'm missing some so send me your faves or self rec ❤️❤️ (I keep updated ones at the bottom)

~~~please give these authors love, fandom engagement with writers is down and it means more than you know. ~~~

-orange juice (i've been ready for you to come home for so long) by raggedypond @fortunatelyfuzzywombat get back together ft Chronic Illness

-my love, take care of yourself by @littleoldrachel ft mental health and chronic

-Anything that msalexwp writes that includes the trope is fantastic

Let's Play Pretend muggle fake dating real feelings

Second Generation get back together

-the sea is a good place to think of the future by peachyybabe get back together ft Chronic Illness @lavenderhaze

-Like Real People Do by thirdcrow: coffee shop, great disability rep

-An Infinte Ocean by orphan_account muggle get together

-Babysitting For Dummies by Middleofamoment (37k) au raising teddy get together (theres a sequel and 3rd to come)

-We’ll Make It Out Alive by wolfstar_addict417: muggle texting kidfic

-Blue Moon Café by @lazuli-moon raising teddy coffee shop

-Forever Is a State of Mind -orphaned account ft deaf remus

-Of Bookshelves and Baby Carriers by @poppunkpadfoot

-the mayors of simpleton by @fruityindividual older wolfstar get back together ft blind remus

-Till We Have Arrived Home Again by prouvairing divergent

-Of Quiet Hearts And Thundering Dreams by @tracingpatternswrites

-Spare! by B1ackCatChatsBack muggle get together

-I didn’t sign up for this by Moonystoastandmarsbars get back together

-Of Protein Powders and PTAs by @squintclover and TracingPatterns magical divergent

-A Wolf, A Bear, A Dungeon Master, and Boy Wonder by @ratmom819 ft chronic illness

-Puppy Magic by @demonbanisher thefifthmarauder17 magical divergent

-what a wonder (what a waste) by peachyybabe mcd magical divergent ft trans remus, mental illness and

-Aging Gracelessly by orphan_account older wolfstar texting

-So I'll Take My) Good Fortune by orphan_account muggle uni

-The Molinete & the Media Luna by punkwolfstar ft disability

-beautiful boy (darling boy) by @impishtubist and roaming_the_greenwood1: magical divergent ft trans remus

-Multiplying Parents by @heartofspells harry wants to find Sirius a bf

-ten reasons (to go to michigan) by @greyeyedmonster-18 muggle au get together

-The Things I Did by Lolo_row divergent

-Of Memories and Milk Thievery by moonymoment older wolfstar get back together @mayescapade

-Basilisks, Boggarts and Boyfriends (oh my) by OptimisticDinosaur

-Of Caffeine Addictions and Nail Polish by BlueAzalea au pining and fluff

Check out my fandom wife lucigoo she has some wonderful ones

Common Woodbrown by @imochan

that’s the art of getting by sarewolf

----Self rec: parks and playdates ft disability plus trans and asexual remus

~~Others' recs ~~

-Wherever I am/ you will always be - BrigidFaye

(anon): Under Foot, Under Moon by sometimeswelose

-An unexpected reunion- r33sesPieces

Rhythm & Blues by lez_writes13

stealing harry by @copperbadge

-Blanket Fort by @samynnad102687 : Regulus, James, and Harry build a blanket fort.

-Trick-or-Treating by Samynnad102687: The Marauders, Regulus, and Lily take Harry Trick-or-Treating.

-Unbound by you by friendlyneighborhoodtrickster, TracingPatterns

-Moonless Nights by @sliebman10 Sirius is trying to rebuild his life after the fateful Halloween of 1981. He's struggling to come to terms with Remus's betrayal and his new role as Harry's guardian.

-Family Vacation by sliebman10: Sirius is skeptical that a family resort is where he wants to spend his first summer vacation with Harry there, but he comes to see its merits when he meets Remus and his family.

-All the soul and body scars by 1point21

-To build a family - secondsister

-Forever live and die - wolfpants

--feel free to check it my main rec list

Also - the wolfstar librarian has awesome collections for raising harry

**new additions**

-oh, summer child by peachyybabe Sirius and remus get pregnant. Fluff 💙

•There Is No Man, However Wise by enigmaticblue

•Teddy Lupins big day out. by M0ving_in_place (3k) modern. teddy has ASD

•Happy Birthday! Happy Life Moony! By @lucigoo (Remus uses a walker, disability rep, divergent, raising Harry and teddy)

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Phan Fic Recs!!

here's a bunch of my absolute favorites for anyone who needs a distraction from the election <3 i will make a second post with shorter ones as well, this post will just be fics that are over 10k

Inheriting Love by Fictropes (22k)- Dan is a lawyer who executes wills in a small town in the English countryside, and Phil's aunt leaves him a house. One of the cutest fics I've read recently tbh, lots of banter and cows<3

Silver Arrows to the Heart by @evermorepeyton (137k, WIP)- How could i POSSIBLY make a rec list without including this masterpiece??? Dan and Phil are Formula 1 drivers, chaos ensues<3 sooooo much fun (and there are some really beautiful cool women in there too, just as a treat)

dancing on the blades (you set my heart on fire) by kishere (123k)- Dan is an amateur figure skater who scores a spot at the famous Lester training gym, where he meets the legendary Phil Lester and of course they fall in love... this one has sooo many cute fetus moments and wonderful cameos from Kath<3 absolutely love it

Like a Bowl of Oranges by cloej88 (@bitchslapblastoids) (47k)- Phil is a filmmaker looking to amplify queer stories in the media, Dan is a ghostwriter who's been writing a memoir on the side, you can guess what happens next. very VERY fun fic, lots of drama and lovely reflection, as well as the softest scenes between them. love this one (and the author :3)

The Odd Uneven Time by @yikesola (20k)- A 2009 fic from Phil's perspective, falling in love with a boy over the Internet. Absolutely WONDERFUL vibes, so so so cute (and it probably happened in real life ahaha)

Live Incidentally by yikesola (37k)- Phil makes novelty t-shirts and Dan buys them :) really funny, also some great Lester family moments

The Pianist Everyone Is Talking About... Is My Husband by @natigail (25k)- Dan is a famous pianist, Phil plays his songs on the radio, but nobody knows that they're actually married. Lots of chaos ensues, crazy fangirls can feel super represented, and Dan laughs at Phil about it all<3 this fic is so funny lol, highly HIGHLY recommend

Kick Me While I'm Down by jerserker (14k)- Dan and Phil join an adult kickball league! Phil just wants to make friends, and Dan... kicks everyone's asses <3 Really funny competitive Dan, fun times honestly :)

missing the obvious by Fictropes (14k)- Dan plays videogames in an anonymous Discord server at night, and during the day he goes to his boring office job and hooks up with his coworker Phil in bathroom stalls... I wonder how these two things could possibly be connected...

Our House by sierradeux (50k)- Dan is a real estate agent, Phil is a Youtube house flipper, they team up to cohost an HGTV renovation special and fall in love. With the house, obviously. But also with each other <3 this is one of my favorites guys I think it should be required reading for everyone on phannie tumblr

maybe this christmas by blackbirddan (13k)- it's November, im allowed to rec christmas fics now, right??? anyway, this one is HUGE for fans of the Lester and Howell families, just so so so soft and sweet and awesome<3

Strictly Come Dancing but make it GAY by natigail (176k)- i mean this one has a pretty self explanatory title... read for super hot dancer Phil, awkward celebrity Dan, and so so so many beautiful outfit and dance descriptions :3 seriously, I wish I could watch this season irl :( this is for sure in my top 3 fics of all time to be so honest

they grew up so nicely, didn't they? by natigail (15k)- Cornelia pov on meeting the boy Phil brought home, and then throughout the years. SO CUTE!!!!! really big for fans of outsider pov (me)

okie dokie<3 i will be making an under 10k rec list as well, so be on the lookout for that one!

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Can you hear me SCREAMING???? Because I'm definitely screaming. This was......oh my fucking god this was so so good. Like filthy good obviously but good nonetheless. I'm so fucking proud of you Sarah my darling. You did so great with the smut here. No can would be able to tell that you don't write smut after reading this. 8k words of mostly filth aahhhhh. This like @gurugirl level of smut and dirty talk. Top tier. Literally top tier. Ughhh I'm just so proud of you. You went from 0 to 100 on the smut department in just a few days. Because the first chapter was so tame and this is WILD! And I absolutely love it. Not to mention how good you wrote their dynamic. They're so comfortable with each other that it makes it that much more fun to read. And it's that much better seeing them going from sugardaddy/baby to bestfriends in a few minutes. Love their bantering. They're so precious I love them so much. I have so much more to say but I'm just gonna soak in it for a day or two then reread and yap about it again. Thank you thank you for coming up with this idea. Your brain is beautiful. Should be kept in a museum 🙏

Delicate: Rewards

Masterlist: Here

CW: Minor language, tiny little jealous moment(thanks Zayn), semi explicit dirty talk, smut (oral f receiving, fingering, thigh fucking, handjob, semi public stuff/at a party), tiny moment of possessiveness and mentions of drinking.

Word Count: 8.8K

A/N: I don’t know what is it about this dynamic but Harry is a freaky dude for his bestie and gentle reminder I’m still new to smut but I hope yall enjoy and there’s only 2 parts left!🌟

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Summary: Harry comes over with a gift and asks you to go to a party with him🌟

“I’m just sayin’ there’s no way you made all that.” You cross your arms over your chest as you glare at Zayn from across your small kitchen island that now has the remnants of the breakfast the two of you just shared while filling each other in on what’s going on in your lives, a thing the two of you try to do at least once a month when he’s not busy.

“And what makes you say that?” You argue making Zayn chuckle as he points to the empty plate that had the pancakes on it.

“Babe the last time you tried to make pancakes you ended up having to open all the windows and the back door to get the smoke out of the apartment.”

“That wasn’t my fault I got distracted and-”

“Got so distracted that you forgot you had pancakes on the stove and nearly burnt your place down to the ground.”

“I’ve clearly gotten better at not burning things since you nearly ate all of them before I could even get one.”

“You’re a horrible liar you know that right?” He tells you with a smirk on his face making you let out a scoff, Zayn just ignores your glare as he walks around the island so he standing right beside you.

“It’s rude to call someone a liar in their own home.” You mumble as you turn to face him, he just laughs and reaches over for the bottle of syrup on the counter and when he turns it around so the label is facing the two of you all you can do is place your hands over your face to hide your embarrassment.

“Next time you might want to take the label off.” His voice is teasing but also soft as he reads the label that has the name of the restaurant you ordered breakfast from and just served it on your own plates to act like you made it. “But I appreciate the effort.” He adds as he places the syrup back down, you let out a groan as he puts his arms around you and pulls you into his chest.

“One day I’ll get better at cooking.” You reassure him as you drop your hands from your face so you can wrap your arms around his middle and rest your cheek against the soft material of his t shirt. You feel his chest vibrate as he laughs and gives you a squeeze and just as you feel him place a kiss to the top of your head you hear your front door open.

“Why is your front door not locked? Haven’t you ever watched dateline? You’re the prime target for weirdos.” You roll your eyes as Harry’s deep voice fills your small apartment.

“Didn’t I tell you to call before you came over?” You ask as Harry walks into the kitchen, you watch his eyes scan the island taking note of all the plates and two mugs causing his brow to quirk as his gaze finally lands on you and Zayn who is pulling away from the hug with an amused look on his face.

“I did call you just didn’t answer.” He explains making you shoot him a glare. “But now I can see why.” You can sense by his tone that he’s not thrilled by what he’s seeing, something about you having someone else’s arms wrapped around you even if they belong to Zayn makes a funny feeling stir in the pit of his stomach.

“I’ll see you later babe.” Zayn tells you as he leans in to place a kiss to your cheek, you give him a smile as he walks around the island giving Harry a nod and a pat to his arm. “Have a good one mate.”

“Yeah. You too.” Harry says as his eyes never leave you, Zayn gives you a look as he stands behind Harry and mouths something along the lines of good luck before he grabs his wallet and keys and heads for your front door. You look at Harry with a warm smile that he doesn’t return making you let out a sigh as you look down at the mess on your counter.

“Hi Harry how-”

“Since when has he called you babe?” Harry asks bitterly as he watches you start to pile the dirty dishes into your sink. “Did you cook for him?” You let out a chuckle at how upset he sounds at the thought of you taking time to cook breakfast for one of your other friends.

“He calls everyone that.” You answer with a shrug as you rinse off the plate that had the pancakes on it. Harry rolls his eyes as he walks around your island. “And so what if I did make him breakfast? Last time I checked that wasn’t illegal.” You let out a small startled squeak when Harry’s hands land on your hips as he stands behind you at the sink.

“You hate cooking.” His voice is low as he leans over so his lips are right next to your ear. “Not to mention you’re horrible at it.” He teases as he pulls you closer so your back is flush against his chest.

“Did you come all the way over here just to insult me?” You ask as you try to focus on cleaning the plates in the sink and not on how warm Harry’s hands feel through the thin material of your sundress. His breath is hot on your skin as he laughs and nuzzles his head into the crook of your neck.

“Oh come on now muffin don’t be upset.” Your new petname effortlessly rolls off his tongue as he places his lips on the side of your neck while his grip on your hips tightens. “I brought you something.” He says between little kisses down your neck, you let the plate in your hands slip down into the water in the sink as one of Harry’s hands slides so it’s resting on your lower tummy.

“You did?” You feel Harry’s chest rumble as he chuckles at how strained your voice is, his hand slowly sliding back to your hip and down the side of your thigh.

“I think you’ll like it.” He murmurs against the sensitive skin of your neck, he smiles when he hears a small gasp fall from your mouth as his hand slips under the hem of your dress. “But before I give it to you I need you to answer something for me.” You lean back into his chest as his hand slides up your leg, the metal of his rings cool against the soft skin of your thigh.

“Okay.” You breathe out as Harry’s hand reaches the edge of your panties. “What-what’s the question?” Harry lowers his head so he can place a kiss to the top of your shoulder as he drags his fingers teasingly slow up to the waistband of your panties, his thumb rubbing delicate circles over your smooth skin right above it.

“Well actually I have two.” He informs you before he lightly nips at your ear, you let out a faint moan just as his hand slides under the waistband of your panties. “Is this from me just having my hands on you?” His voice is deep and lustful as he drags his middle finger up and down your already slick folds, teasing you just a bit before he slides it into your wet center giving you a few slow pumps in and out.

“Yes.” You answer with a gasp, overcome with just how good only one of his thick digits feels, you know you’re never going to be able to look at his hands the same again now that you know how good they can make you feel.

“Always such a messy little thing.” You roll your head back so it’s resting on Harry’s shoulder, your eyes close briefly as he adds another finger, the sounds of his fingers pumping in and out of your soaked center make him let out a low groan. “Feel your pussy squeezing my fingers already you’re so-fuck you’re so tight.” He mumbles as he presses his thumb against your clit, rubbing slow circles as he curves his fingers inside of you in search for the spot that makes your toes curl and a moan to fall from your lips.

“Harry.” You moaning his name in his ear has his hips jerking forward causing you to feel his large bulge pressed up against your ass. You arch your back as he adds a third finger, overwhelmed with how full you feel you let out a whine as your eyes get glossy.

“You’re okay I’ve got you.” He reassures you with a kiss to the side of your neck as he quickens the pace, his fingers finding a rhythm that has you grinding your hips down onto his hand as the hand on your hip slides up to cup one of your breasts over the soft material of your dress. “That’s it muffin just relax-takin it so well doin so good for me.” You let out a moan at his soft praises as his thumb increases its pressure on your bundle of nerves sending a jolt of pleasure through you.

“I-I didn’t cook.” Harry smiles against your shoulder as you answer one of the questions he was going to ask you, reminding him just how well you know him. “Didn’t cook for him.” You say between soft moans as Harry’s long fingers hit that sweet spot inside of you over and over again as he begins to quicken his pace with more determination.

“Good.” His voice is thick with need as his hips grind into your backside, seeking any kind of friction so his hardened cock can get a bit of relief. “You only try to be a cute little chef for me isn’t that right?” When you just nod Harry pauses his movements, his fingers still inside you but no longer giving you the delicious waves of pleasure with each thrust into your soaked center, his thumb stops its slow circles on your clit. “Let me hear that voice of yours-don’t go quiet on me.”

“Yes-yes only for you.” You whine as you push your backside into Harry’s painfully hard length making him let out a quiet hiss.

“Shit.” He groans as he gives your breast a squeeze before he drops his hand to grip the edge of the counter by your sink. “Need to feel how soaked you are for me.” His voice is desperate as his hand goes to the button of his jeans, undoing them in record time so he can push them down enough to free his fully hardened length from his boxers. “Is this okay muffin? Can I feel you like this?” He asks as he pulls his fingers from your warm wet center giving your hip a soft squeeze and the top of your shoulder a kiss when he hears you let out a whine at the sudden empty feeling.

When you instinctively spread your legs a bit Harry takes that as a yes so he begins to drag your panties down your thighs before he is bunching the skirt of your dress up over your hips. He lets out a moan as he slides his length between your soft warm thighs, your arousal getting him nice and slick as his hips thrust into your backside. You grip the edge of the sink, your hands wet from the water as Harry slides his hand down to where you need him most earning a moan from you as his mouth finds its way back to your neck, his thumb presses over your sensitive clit with just enough pressure to make you arch your back into him.

His teeth lightly nip at the spot just below your ear as his hips find a steady pace thrusting his thick shaft between your thighs, he feels you lean into him as his thumb starts to move in tight circles over your bundle of nerves, moving in rhythm with his thrusts. He releases his lips from your neck pleased with the mark he’s left there, he looks down and the sight of him disappearing between your thighs makes Harry have to hold himself back from bending you fully over so he can feel just how tight and wet you’d be wrapped around him. But he knows there needs to be a conversation before he does that so he will take whatever you’re willing to give him, not wanting to be greedy with you just yet.

“Feels so good-fuck.” He pants as you reach up and grab at the back of his neck not caring that your hand is still wet. “Just know you’re gonna feel so good-wrapped around my-oh god.” He gets cut off when he feels your thighs squeeze around his shaft making his eyes close as his thrusts quicken with more intensity making his hand grip the counter to keep his balance while his other continues circling your clit.

“Feel that muffin?” He hears you let out a moan when he pulls out so just his leaking tip is tucked between your soft thighs, slowly sliding it back in so you can feel every inch of his hardness until his hips are flush with your backside. “Shit-feeling your tight little pussy around my fingers got me so hard I had to feel you dripping on my cock-needed it so bad.” He lets out a deep groan when your thighs squeeze him tighter letting him know you’re close.

“Oh god-Harry.” Your hand gives the hair at the back of his neck a tug as he feels your body begin to tremble as your orgasm hits you like a tidal wave, his name flowing out of your mouth like a chant is what sends Harry over the edge as his hips give you one last thrust before he feels his warm release spill onto your thighs.

“You did so good.” He mumbles against your neck, your hand releases its hold in his hair and comes down to grip the other side of the sink as he slides his middle finger over your soaked center before bringing it up to his lips, he hums in delight as he licks your arousal off his digit. “My sweet little muffin.” He coos in your ear as he slowly slips his length from between your soft thighs.

You stand there trying to catch your breath as Harry places soft kisses to your shoulder after he tucks himself back into his jeans. Harry doesn’t have to reach very far for a towel, and he smiles to himself when he reaches over to turn the sink on to get it damp and sees just how truly blissed out your face looks, all because of him.

“Will you come to a party with me next weekend?” He asks as he kneels down behind you so he can begin to ever so gently clean you up. You blink a few times before you look over your shoulder just as Harry is shimmying your panties back up your thighs that he just wiped up with the cloth. “I don’t want to go alone.” He adds before placing a kiss to the back of your thighs and standing up so he can fix your dress so it’s no longer over your hips.

“That’s four.”

“What’s four?”

“Questions.” You state as you turn around and lean your back against your sink. Harry lets out a chuckle as he runs a hand through his hair.

“Sorry I didn’t think sexy time questions counted? And also you answered a question I didn’t technically ask.” You roll your eyes as you dip your hand into the sink water and flick some of it at him making him laugh as he steps away from you and towards the other side of the island.

“Sexy time? What are you twelve?” You tease with a chuckle as you place a hand on your hip. Harry ignores your teasing as he reaches down to grab a box off the floor so he can place it on the counter in front of him. “What’s that?”

“I told you I brought you something.”

“I thought you were joking.” Harry sends you a playful glare as he slides the box towards you. “I-I can’t.” You shake your head as you reach over and slide the box back over to him.

“Muffin.” His tone is still gentle with a tiny hint of an edge that has you letting out a sigh as he slides the box back over to your side of the island. “Open it.” It’s not a demand but you know he also isn’t going to leave until he watches you open his gift and this is something you need to get used to so with slightly shaky hands you open the box, all while Harry stands there with his bottom lip tucked between his teeth like he’s just as nervous as you are as if he’s not the one who bought it.

“This-this is a purse.”

“It’s a bag yes.” Not just any bag, it’s the exact one he saw you eyeing a few months ago in a magazine you were flipping through while the two of you were waiting for a return flight from a weekend trip to Vegas.

“It’s Gucci.”

“I thought putting it in a different box would help you not freak out-but you still sort of freaked out.”

“Oh my god.” Harry grins as you practically stomp your feet when you open the bag and see a matching card holder that has three different cards already tucked into it. “Harry this is-you’re so annoying.” You say with a frustrated huff as you slide a card out and see its shiny and black with your name on it.

“You’re the only person I know who acts like getting gifts is such a horrible experience.”

“This is too much and you know it.” You say in your defense as you pull out the second card and see it’s the keycard to Harry’s apartment building in New York. “Why do I need this?” You ask with a quirked brow as you hold the card up for him to see.

“So you can get in the apartment when I’m not there.” He answers as if it’s obvious making you narrow your eyes at him in a glare. “What? Sometimes I’d like you to travel with me and this will make it easier than having to book you a hotel room. Even though I know you love stealing all the tiny bottles of shampoo.”

“It’s not stealing. They’re complimentary.”

“I’ll buy some and leave them in the shower how about that? I won’t even care if you take them home just to toss them into that box under your bathroom sink.”

“Fine.” You say giving in, sliding the keycard back into the holder so you can pull out the last card, you feel Harry’s eyes on you as you look it over and when you realize what it is you let a smile spread across your face. “Harry you can’t give me this.” He fights off the grin that wants to take over as he walks around the island so he can grab your wrists and turn you so you’re facing him.

“Didn’t we go over this already?” You playfully roll your eyes. “You can’t tell me what to do with my money or my Sunlife rewards card.” He says with as much of a straight face as he can muster, you laugh and shake your head.

“You have like ten free smoothies on this thing.” You inform him making him shrug as he pulls you into his chest. His arms wrapping around your shoulders as you press your cheek into the soft fabric of his shirt.

“Muffin just say thank you.” He mumbles into the top of your head.

“Thank you.” Your voice is muffled by his shirt as he squeezes you tighter. “And yes I’ll go with you to this party next week.”

“Perfect.” He says with a smile as he pulls away from you. “Now can we discuss something important? What’s going on with Niall and Amelia? Why hasn’t he proposed yet?” He asks once he’s back on the other side of the island, handing over your purse so he can watch you transfer your things into your new one, something you know will make him happy.

“He doesn’t believe in marriage.” You answer casually as Harry walks over to your fridge for a bottle of water. “They’ll probably be together forever though.”

“Probably?”

“I’m not a fortune teller Harry I can’t even tell you what I’m going to be doing in two days let alone if Niall and Amelia will be together till the end of time.”

“And you say I’m over the top.” He mumbles before taking a sip of water making you glare at the back of his head as he makes his way into your living room so he can get comfortable on your couch. “It’s my turn to pick the movie by the way so kiss your over dramatic lovesick vampire boy goodbye.”

“Edward isn’t dramatic he’s normal Bella is the annoying and dramatic one.”

“I can’t even begin to explain how wrong you are so just come in here so we can watch The Notebook.”

“Now you wanna talk about dramatic-”

“Don’t even start. Noah is perfect.” He snaps as he turns to look at you over the couch, pointing the remote to your tv at you with a sharp glare in his eyes.

“How are we even friends?” You joke making Harry continue to glare at you as you grab your coffee off the counter before walking into the living room. “I’m kidding relax.”

“You know you’d be bored without me.” You just look at him as you get comfortable next to him.

“And you know you’d be lost without me.” Harry smiles and nods as you take a sip of your coffee.

“Exactly.” You laugh as you lean over and place your mug on the coffee table so you can take your usual spot, cuddled into Harry’s side while he gets the movie going. You smile when you feel his arm rest over your shoulders, enjoying how normal you feel with him even though not even ten minutes ago he had you white knuckling the counter just to keep yourself steady due to the intensity of the orgasm he gave you. “We make a good match.” He adds with a squeeze of your shoulder and you can’t help but agree the two of you do make a pretty good match, maybe in more ways than one.

“Whose house is this again?” You ask as Harry’s hand slides down to your lower back, guiding you through the crowd of people gathered in the living room of a house you’ve never been in before.

“Some friend of Jeff’s.” He answers quietly as he gives a few people some small smiles while walking by them. “You look beautiful by the way.” You feel your cheeks get warm as his hand moves so it’s resting on your hip as he pushes you so you’re walking a little in front of him.

“Thank you some man sent it to my house and asked or sorry more like told me to wear it tonight.” Harry laughs as the two of you walk up to the bar that’s set up towards the back of the spacious living room. You smooth down the black silky material of the mid thigh length dress with thin straps that left you no choice but to go braless that got delivered earlier that morning in a box along with a pair of shoes and a hand written note that said:

“See you tonight muffin. Wear this xx Harry”

“Just needed to test out your listening skills.” He jokes as you place a hand on the bar so you can lean in and read the menu of what specialty drinks they are serving for the party that’s in celebration of some sort of business deal. “She’ll have a glass of whatever white wine you have and I’ll take a whiskey neat please.” He orders with a smile, you let yourself be pulled into his side as you watch the nice woman begin getting your drinks.

“Do I know anyone here?” You ask as Harry hands you your wine, the two of you walk towards the kitchen that is less crowded.

“I don’t even think I know anyone here.”

“So why did you get invited?”

“Because I’m Harry Styles and they think having me on the guest list is a big deal.” You laugh as he shrugs as if he’s unaware of the power he has, which you know is a lot because you’ve seen first hand how people act around him when they want him involved in anything from a music collaboration to investing in their business. And even though he is a self proclaimed narcissist he really doesn’t quite get his own hype and it’s always made you feel a little protective of him because he’s so trusting and wants to see the good in everyone.

“Why on earth would they think that?” You ask with a playful smile on your face as Harry takes a sip of his drink. “Don’t they know you’re just a guy who cries at commercials about animals and spends too much time googling how to make the perfect green juice?” Harry gives you a fake pout as you lean your back against the marble countertop in the kitchen.

“Don’t poke fun at me just because I’m sensitive.” He says with a huff as you sip on your wine. “You really do look stunning in this.” His hand reaches for the thin strap of your dress, his thumb softly running along the material.

“Thank you.” You smile as his hand runs down your arm until he reaches your hand, interlocking his fingers with yours he brings it up to his lips so he can place little kisses to your knuckles. You know Harry is usually a very handsy person so this level of touching is normal, expected even given the fact he doesn’t know anyone at the party the two of you are at so he feels more comfortable allowing himself to freely grab at you and pull you closer to him whenever he likes.

It’s not until Harry has finished his second drink while you are still nursing your first glass of wine that he becomes a little more brave with his touches and lets the inner workings of his mind spill out of his mouth without much thought on if it’s appropriate or not.

“How many bedrooms do you think this house has?” He whispers in your ear from behind as his hand rests on your waist, the two of you tucked away in a sitting room that only has one or two other people in it looking at the expensive paintings on the wall that Harry made a comment about earlier claiming how tacky they were in their giant gold frames.

“Probably like six or-”

“Six? Come on my house has five and it’s no where near the size of this massive place.”

“Then I don’t know? Ten?” Harry laughs, his chest vibrating with the sound as his hand slowly travels down to your hip. You bring your glass up to your lips to take a small sip of the now slightly warm wine while Harry’s hand slides down even lower as it moves to your backside and when you feel him slide his palm down and back up your bottom you turn your head so you can look up at him with a quirked brow. “Are you looking for something?”

“I am actually.” His voice is husky as he leans down so his lips are right next to your ear. “Let me see if-oh.” His words get lost in his throat when his hand discreetly slips under the short hem of your dress just to be met with the bare skin of your ass, you let out a tiny gasp at the feeling of his rings on your warm skin.

“Harry what-”

“Jesus muffin you’ve got nothing on under this?” He removes his hand from under your dress and places it firmly on your hip, pulling you into him until your back is flush against his front.

“There weren’t any in the box? I thought you didn’t send any on purpose?” You question making a very low groan escape Harry’s mouth that he has to muffle by placing his lips on the side of your neck.

“You really thought I’d want you to walk around in this short dress with nothing underneath it? Why would I want you to do that?” You lean into him as his lips go down the side of your neck to the top of your shoulder.

“I-I don’t know.” You say in a hushed tone but Harry isn’t buying your innocent act, he’s known you for too long to think you didn’t have a real reason for not wearing anything under your dress tonight.

“Yes you do.” His lips are soft against your skin as you tilt your head giving him more access. “Tell me why you thought I’d want you in nothing but this.” He says as he kisses over the thin strap of the dress.

“So it would be easier.”

“So what would be easier?” You feel him begin to harden as he presses himself up against you. “Come on muffin use your words.” He demands with a gentle tone as he keeps you pressed against him.

“Harry I don’t-don’t know.” He smirks against your neck as you arch your back so you can feel his hardened length poking into your backside.

“That’s okay I think I do.” He says softly as he places a kiss to the spot below your ear. “Wanted it to be easier for me to make you feel good hmm? Is that it?” His voice has that subtle edge to it that makes a shiver run down your spine. When all you do is hum in response Harry gives your hip a firm squeeze. “Tell me what you want and I’ll give it to you.” He says between kisses to your shoulder.

“You-I want you.” Is all you can manage to say as your arousal starts to make your center feel all warm and wet.

“You want to feel full don’t you? Miss the way my fingers feel when they’re tucked up deep inside you right here.” His hand slides down to your lower tummy as his words are whispered in your ear.

“Yes.” You reach down and place your hand over his trying to slide it lower but Harry is stronger than you and keeps it in place as his breathy laugh fans across the sensitive skin of your neck.

“Not here muffin can’t spread you open in someone’s sitting room with people walking by need somewhere more private.” He tells you as you grip your wine glass tighter as he gives you a rock of his hips so you can feel just how hard he is under his dress slacks. “Don’t want anyone to see what a messy little thing you are-want you all to myself.” With that his lips are off your heated skin and his hand is gently pushing you to take a step forward so he can spin you around, he grabs your wine glass and places it on the nearest table before he crashes his lips into yours in a heated kiss.

“Harry.” Your voice is a little desperate as you cling to his suit jacket as he pulls away from the kiss.

“I know.” His warm deep voice soothes you as he grabs one of your hands. “I’m gonna take care of you muffin don’t worry I’ve got you.” He says it like a promise as he begins walking the two of you out of the sitting room and up a set of stairs, you watch with a little bit of amusement as Harry opens up a few doors until he finally finds what looks like a spare bedroom.

He locks the door behind him as you take a seat at the edge of the bed, his eyes are a dark green when they land on yours. He tosses his suit jacket onto a chair in the corner and you bite down on your bottom lip as you watch him roll up the sleeves of his white dress shirt, all the way to the elbow as he makes his way over to stand between you legs.

“God you’re so pretty.” He says with a sigh as he places a hand on your cheek, he leans in and connects his lips to yours as he hovers over you making you lay down until your back meets the soft sheets of the bed. His other hand doesn’t waste anytime, pulling up your dress till it’s over your hips so he can slide his hand down between your warm thighs.

“Oh muffin you’re dripping.” His voice is soft and sweet when he pulls away from your lips, he teases your entrance with the tip of his index finger making you let out a needy whine. “Gonna let me fuck you nice and deep with my fingers and make it all better?” He asks as he slips his finger inside but just to the first knuckle before he pulls it back out making your hips buck trying to grind down on his hand.

“Please Harry.” You should feel embarrassed by how desperate you sound begging for Harry to fill you up with his fingers but at this moment you don’t care because your overwhelmed with a sense of need to feel full, something you know only he can give to you.

“You’re so sexy when you’re begging for me.” You let out a loud moan as he finally slips his finger all the way inside you, not giving you long to adjust to the feeling before he adds another. “Better? Or do you need more?” His voice is thick as he nips at your neck and when you let out a little whine as your hips move in time with his slow thrusts he knows exactly what you need so he adds one more thick finger into your warm center.

“There you go-oh yeah that’s what you needed.” He feels your walls clench around his digits making him let out a groan. “I like when you’re needy for me-like hearing you whine and beg for me to stuff my fingers into your soaking wet pussy-shit-how’s that feel muffin?”

“So-so good oh yes.” You pant as his teeth lightly nip at your ear.

“Yeah? You like me fucking your tight little hole with my fingers-taking it so good.”

“Feels so-so full.”

“Wanna fill you up with my cock so bad-feel how wet you’d get for me when I’m fucking you deep and hard-shit make you feel me for days.” His words nearly send you over the edge but you just let out a whiny moan as he slides his fingers nice and deep inside of you.

“Harry-Har-Harry.” You feel how wet his palm is as it presses against your center every time he thrusts his long digits into you, he lets out a moan as he grinds his hips into the edge of the bed.

“Fuck-you hear that?” Harry’s lips are next to your ear as the sound of him pumping three fingers into your soaking center fill the bedroom. “Who makes you this wet hmm? Who-shit gets you this messy?” His voice is full of desire as his free hand travels down to your thigh so he can hitch your leg over his hip, letting his digits go in all the way to the knuckles with the new angle.

“You-oh god you do.” Your voice is strained as your hips grind down against his hand needing the delicious fullness of his fingers to hit that special spot inside you.

“And what’s my name?” He practically growls as his pace quickens and his thumb rubs tight circles over your clit. “Come on muffin-let everyone at this party know who’s fingers your fucking right now.” His words are punctuated with harsh thrusts of his fingers deep inside your wetness, you arch your back and close your eyes making Harry swallow down a moan when he feels you begin to tighten around his fingers.

“Harry-Harry oh fuck Harry.” You chant as you feel his fingers curl inside you hitting the spot you so desperately need.

“God you’re so tight.” His grip on your thigh tightens as he pumps into you with a primal need, wanting nothing more than to feel you fall apart. “Fuck-wanted to bend you over your sink last week and feel you wrapped around my cock-shit you like that idea don’t you?” He hears your breath hitch as your walls pulse around his digits at his filthy words. “Like the thought of your tight pussy being wrapped around my cock-fucking you over your kitchen sink.” He knows his grip on the soft flesh of your thigh is going to leave bruises as he adds pressure to your clit making you let out a choked moan. “Is that what you want muffin? Want me to fill this sweet little cunt of yours up with my thick cock-fuck you till all you think about is me-just me and how good I make you feel.”

“Yes yes-want it oh god-please Harry.” You’re practically begging as you feel your climax approaching, your eyes get watery and your hands claw at the sheets of the bed beside you. “Please Harry-please.” You whine as your hips begin to grind down on his hand uncontrollably.

“Shh it’s okay it’s okay.” He soothes you with kisses to the side of your neck and along your jaw as he feels your walls clench down around him. “You’ll get what you want muffin just not tonight.” You let out a whine making him nudge his nose against yours before placing a sweet kiss to your lips. “Gonna take my time with you-can’t fuck you properly on someone else’s bed.” His words have you tumbling over the edge, the idea of him taking his time as he pumps his thick cock into you has your back arching and a soft cry of his name falling from your mouth as your orgasm hits you.

“That’s it-relax for me there you go-fuck you’re so pretty when you make a mess.” He praises you as he feels your hips stutter as they meet the rhythm of his fingers, your walls clench down around him as you ride the intense wave of pleasure, your release soaking his hand and dripping down onto the sheets on the bed.

Harry smiles against your neck as his fingers slowly work you through your orgasm, his thumb rubbing light circles on your sensitive bud. He trails light kisses down your neck and the center of your chest as he lowers himself so he’s between your thighs, your dress still pushed up over your hips. He lets out a deep moan as he slides his fingers from inside of you, his eyes glance up and meet yours and as you’re still trying to catch your breath he leans in and gives your slick folds a soft lick making you let out a gasp.

“Gotta clean you up.” His breath is warm against your center making a tingle travel up your spine when he gives your clit a light flick with the tip of his tongue. “Don’t want it to go to waste.” He explains before he slips the tip of his tongue inside you earning him a moan as your hands fly down to tangle into his hair.

“H-Harry it’s too-too much.” You gasp as your hips begin to buck up. He reaches up and grabs your hip with one hand to help keep you still as his tongue fucks into you between long licks up your warm wet folds to your puffy clit.

“You taste so fucking good.” He moans against you as his hand that’s not holding your hip reaches down to the buckle of his pants, undoing them and pulling out his already leaking cock, giving himself a few pumps as he flicks your clit with the tip of his warm tongue.

“Oh right there-don’t stop.” You moan as your hips lower to meet the rhythm of his tongue as he swirls it inside of you before pulling it to the tip, his hand begins to slide up and down his shaft at a quicker pace as he eats you out like your his last meal and honestly in this moment Harry doesn’t think he’d have a problem with your sweet juices being the last thing he tastes on the tip of his tongue.

“I got you. Let go.” He mumbles against the skin of the inside of your thigh, his hand on your hip slides up so he can grab at one of your breasts, giving it a nice firm squeeze before doing the same to the other. He nips at the soft silky skin of your inner thigh before he slides his tongue back inside you, he feels the grip in his hair tighten as you pull his face closer to your center making his nose bump your clit with each dive of his tongue into your soaking cunt.

“Oh god oh god-oh god.” Harry’s eyes roll back as he feels your second orgasm hit, his tongue lapping up all your juices as if he doesn’t want to miss a single drop, your hand release his hair as you let out a loud cry of his name as he gives your clit one last flick. He feels his cock twitch as his hips uncontrollably buck into his hand, he knows he’s close and he can’t stop himself before he’s leaning over you, his lips just below your ear.

“Fuck muffin I’m-I’m so close.” He pants as his fist tightens around his shaft. “Can I make a mess on you? Please let me let me come on your pretty pussy-make it-fuck wanna make it mine.” His voice is now the one full of desperation as he nips at your ear.

“Yes.” Harry feels your hands on his face pulling him down for a kiss. “It’s yours-make me walk around with you dripping down my thighs for the rest of the night.” Your lips travel down his jaw as he grinds his hips down making the tip of his cock nudge against your soaked entrance. “Make a mess on me Harry I need it. Give it to me.” Your dirty words in his ear is what sends him spiraling over the edge.

“Shit-oh fuck-s’all mine.” He groans as his fist tightens around his throbbing shaft as he sits up, chants of your name mixed with a few curse words fall out of his mouth as the warmth of his release hits your clit and down the front of your pussy making you let out a soft gasp at the sensation.

“Holy shit.” Harry pants as he hovers over you, his hands on either side of your head. “You’re a dirty little muffin.” He says with a smirk before he captures your lips in a kiss that’s gentle and soft compared to what the two of you just did. His lips move against yours slowly, not feeling the need to rush as his tongue slips into your mouth. You moan into him when you feel his warm release drip down your front making him smile as he pulls away, resting his forehead against yours for a brief minute to just take in the intimacy of the moment between the two of you.

“You’re amazing you know that right?” Your cheeks get warm under his intense gaze. “Don’t get shy it’s just me.” He reassures you as he places little kisses to your cheeks and the tip of your nose making you giggle.

“Think anyone heard us?” You ask quietly as you run a hand through his messy hair, trying to get some feeling back in your limbs.

“Oh muffin.” He says with a sigh as a smirk works its way onto his face making you raise an eyebrow at him. “I’m sure everyone heard us.”

“Awesome so I’m never leaving this room.”

“Oh come on people hookup in bedrooms at house parties all the time it’s fine.”

“It’s fine? No Harry it’s not fine these are like-professional people this isn’t a frat house.”

“So if it was a frat house you’d be fine?” He asks as he stands and pulls his pants back up, fixing the buckle on his trousers before he kneels down at the edge of the bed between your legs. “I can arrange to crash a frat party if-”

“Why would I want to crash a frat party? That sounds-gross and smelly.” Harry laughs at your scrunched up face as he fixes your dress, placing soft kisses to the inside of your thigh close to your knee.

“Because we could mess around in one of their rooms and you’d be fine with it.”

“You’re such a horndog.” You say with a laugh as you raise your arms up, Harry rolls his eyes as he stands and reaches over to grab your hands to help you up to your feet.

“Only for you.” He says with a smile as you reach up to fix the collar of his dress shirt. “Ready?”

“Do you really think everyone heard us?”

“No.” You let out a sigh of relief as Harry leans down to place a kiss to the top of your head. “They probably just heard you.”

“God you’re such an ass.” You give his chest a few smacks making him laugh as you walk away from him and towards the bedroom door. “Now come walk me down the stairs.” You demand with a huff making Harry bite back a smirk as he grabs his jacket off the chair, folding it over his forearm.

“Legs still a little wobbly?”

“Harry don’t be a-”

“Sorry sorry I’m done I promise.” You glare at him as he unlocks the door so he can open it for you.

“Can we get pizza on the way home?” You ask as he wraps his hand around yours and walks you down the stairs.

“As long as you don’t get banana peppers on it.”

“Don’t be a child Harry you need more vegetables in your diet.”

“You’re joking right? I literally didn’t eat meat for-”

“Oh sorry I must’ve been thinking of someone else.” You don’t look at him as you hit the last step, his eyes set in a hard glare and his jaw clenched as he looks over at you. “Stop looking at me like that and let’s go.” It only slightly annoys him that you don’t have to look at him to know he’s glaring at you. He lets out a tiny pout as you drop his hand so you can grab your purse from the coat check station near the door.

“Stop being mean to me.” He whines playfully as he drapes his jacket of your shoulders before opening the front door of the house, leaving the party that’s still going on in full swing behind as the door closes behind you. “Know I’m a bit of a jealous asshole on a regular night but I’m especially sensitive after I was just knuckles-”

“Harry!” You snap as you reach over and smack him upside the head. “Don’t mention where your knuckles have been you weirdo we are in someone’s driveway.”

“Yeah let’s get you some food you’re violent when you’re hungry.” You don’t say anything to that, because it’s true you do tend to be more snippy and swat at him when you’re overdue for a snack or meal. It’s little comments like that, little reminders of how well Harry knows you that has you feeling like the two of you really are going to be just fine because he’s always going to be your bestfriend and neither of you would intentionally do anything to jeopardize that.

You feel yourself smile as you unlock your phone, placing your smoothie down on the table outside the cafe you’re at. When you read the message you can’t help but laugh, having sent Harry a selfie on you and the free smoothie you got using his rewards card.

What weird flavor did you get? Why is it purple and green?

Just as you’re about to type out an answer you get another message from him making you roll your eyes.

I know that smoothie was free. Go actually buy something muffin.

Of course he has to bring up buying something, ever since he gave you the Gucci bag two weeks ago he’s been trying to get you to spend more money, not having used his shiny black card but on a few random grocery hauls and one manicure you felt an immense amount of guilt about the next day. You let a sigh as you pick up your smoothie and take a sip.

“He’s so annoying.” You mumble to yourself as you stand up and head down the street towards a little book shop you saw on your way to get your smoothie, figuring if he wants you to buy things a few new books wouldn’t hurt. When your phone vibrates you look and shake your head with a laugh when you read his newest message.

Seriously why is it purple AND green?

“He’s such a dork.” You say with a giggle, you can practically see him starting at the photo of your smoothie with raised brows as he tries to come up with a fruit combination that could cause it to be two different colors and that’s what makes you smile because that’s just so Harry, a man who tells you to go buy stuff but then two minutes later can’t comprehend how on earth your drink is two colors.

You’re half way through the romance section, your smoothie long gone when your phone vibrates. You pull it out of your pocket without looking at the name because you already know who it is, having not responded to his text he sent almost an hour ago about your smoothie.

“Hello Harry how may I be of service to you right now?” You hear his laugh on the other side of the phone as you bend down to grab a book off the shelf.

“I mean I can think of a few ways you could service me right now.” You roll your eyes as you turn the book over so you can read the back of it. “But I’m just calling to tell you I paid your rent so you don’t need to worry about it next week.”

“Why did you do that? That’s what the card is for?” You ask slightly annoyed but not at all shocked.

“Well that’s the thing muffin I didn’t just pay next month’s and since it was a slightly large amount I just wrote a check.”

“Large amount?” You quirk a brow as you place the book in the small basket you’ve tossed three others in since being inside the store. “Why was it a-”

“I paid off the rest of your lease and before you get-”

“Did you call me to tell me this so I can’t hit you? Or because you knew I was in public so I can’t yell at you the way I want?”

“Both.” He says with a chuckle while you let out an annoyed huff and close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. “But this is what we agreed on anyway. I was always going to pay your rent-”

“Not for eight months Harry.” You snap at him as you move further down the aisle you’re on. “That’s too much.”

“I’m not going to apologize for it so we might as well move on but I will say you look very cute when you’re annoyed with me.” You raise a brow as you look around and when you glance out the window you see him standing there in jeans and a t shirt with his phone to his ear, you flip him the bird with your free hand making him laugh and wave at you.

“No more doing things like that without asking or-or at least telling me first.”

“Deal.” He agreed quickly, not wanting you to be upset with him for too long. You let out a sigh as you go back to looking at books. “Is it safe to come join you? I brought you a snack.”

“Is it something sweet?”

“Yes.”

“Fine then come in.” You say before hanging up, you slide your phone into your bag smiling to yourself because you know Harry is going to enjoy seeing you not only use the Gucci bag he got you but watch you swipe his card to buy your books and even though he sometimes annoys you, he’s still your bestfriend who just also happens to now be your sugar daddy and you like making him happy.