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Harry/Cedric Fluff Masterlist | Works With Less Than 5k Words

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last updated: 07/30/24 | links last checked: 07/30/24

*beneath the winter snow by quidditches [Not Rated, 3k]

Everything's so much harder when Cedric's not around. Or, Cedric and Sirius have a surprise up their sleeves.

*breaking daisies by cedricsboyfriend [G, 1k]

based on the prompts: "breaking rules" + "flowers"

bubbles by babylupin [T, 1k]

harry needs some help figuring out the clue to the second task

Falling Down (and Stumbling To You) by giraffewrites [G, 1k]

When Cedric falls off his broomstick in an early morning quidditch practice, it’s hard for Harry not to run straight to his side. But after a day of classes that seemed longer than usual, he’s finally able to see him in the hospital wing.

i can't lie to you by purplefennels7 [T, 2k]

OOtP, Cedric Lives AU. Cedric is given Veritaserum at a Prefects’ meeting by Umbridge, and accidentally tells Harry how he feels. In his defense, Veritaserum makes people do strange, unintentional things, but sometimes it all turns out well in the end.

*Promised Intentions by DeanIsSaved [T, 1k]

I could so easily make the title 'Two Times Cedric Talked About Marrying Harry and the One Time he Asked' but I refuse. So now it's the summary.

red strings & bat wings by quidditches [G, 1k]

Strings cross, and strings tangle, and strings knot, but they are forever. Or, Cedric has a full-on crisis about the Yule Ball during Potions.

*slow dance by cedricsboyfriend [T, 1k]

based on the prompt of a non-polyjuiced Harry and Cedric dancing at Fleur and Bills wedding.

*soft silence by cedricsboyfriend [T, 2k]

based on a prompt where Harry tells Cedric about his life

That’s a Yes From Me by Deadly_Sirius [G, 1k]

Harry accidentally wears a Hufflepuff tie and Cedric accidentally wears a Gryffindor tie and maybe.. maybe the events in the Prefects’ bathroom weren’t exactly innocent.. or alone.

The Room Knows Something I Don't know by Robottko [G, 1k]

The Room of Requirement had a strange sort of magic that Cedric could never really figure out. Most of the time, the magic was helpful, conjuring things that students needed. But recently, the room seemed to have it out for him. (podfic available here)

*The trick to forgetting (is a bludger to the head) by Robottko [G, 3k]

Sometimes it takes a bludger to the face, and a little bit of amnesia to know how someone truly feels.

the witching hour (purple midnight) by ElasticElla [T, 1k]

The first time Harry notices Cedric is in his third year. Dementors swarm the pitch, and everything goes black. He wakes up later in the hospital wing, the Hufflepuff seeker sleeping in a chair beside him, and Ron tells him in excited whispers how Diggory caught him and the match was declared null.

*denotes personal favorite

[ao3feed-brucewayne]

Crime Alley's Angel

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/dnEDZKI by giraffewrites “That’s Bruce Wayne!” Dick hisses. Jason is sure he should be horrified, but the truth is, that name means nothing to him. “And that is?” “Jesus, Jason,” Dick sighs, putting a hand on his hip, the other one on his forehead. “You really don’t know much outside of what happens in Crime Alley, do you?”   Or: Jason finds a kid in an alley and takes him home. His siblings are less than thrilled. Words: 2133, Chapters: 1/3, Language: English Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: Gen Characters: Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne, Tim Drake, Dick Grayson, Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown, Damian Wayne, Haley | Dick Grayson's Dog Relationships: Jason Todd & Bruce Wayne Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Role Reversal, Role Reversal, Hurt/Comfort, Found Family, Bruce Wayne Needs a Hug, Kid Bruce Wayne, Crime Boss Jason Todd, Jason Todd is Good With Kids, Dick Grayson is Good With Kids read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/dnEDZKI

[okaybutlikeimagine]

I can’t get this idea out of my head and I was going to write it myself but I love your writing so much and your characterisation... what about Billy (after a couple of months or maybe a year of being adopted by Hop) getting the date he was adopted as a tattoo?? Because the date is the most important date to him (his&steves anniversary is a close second) and he wants to honour it

You’re such an absolute sweetheart, goodness gracious!!! ♥ thank you so much dear. i’m so sorry this took so long to get to, but i’m here now! And this idea is sO DAMN CUTE!!!

I’m just imagining Billy going out w/o planning it bc he really has to psych himself up about it, y’know?? Like… he’s been thinking about this for a long time. He had the thought about a month into living w/ Hop when he woke up late and trudged over to the table to find a plate w/ a couple of pieces of toast and his favorite raspberry jam along with a hot cup of coffee that looked a lot more like creamer.

“Have a good day, kid.” Hop had said with a pat on Billy’s head before he left for work.

It was just… small. Simple. Really nothing if he were to tell anyone. But… it made Billy feel so at home. Sitting across from El who was finishing off an Eggo silently before looking up at Billy and smiling at him. It made Billy realize he really did have a home. He had found it. And it was this.

And the day that he got adopted was kind of stressful. He was terrified that Neil was going to come after him for some sick reason. So fucking scared that he was going to catch him outside of the court house and hurt him. Nervous that he was putting a target on his back for doing this. He had refused Hop’s name because he didn’t wanna give Neil another reason to be pissed at him.

It was just such a difficult situation. So intensely worrying that Billy tried to shy away from it as much as he could. But...

But it was the day his new life started. And thinking about it always feels so dramatic and stupid to him but he can’t think of anything else but that, sometimes. He went from being scared every damn day of his life to being able to smile and laugh and joke around. Getting and receiving hugs almost every day. Making dinner with a man he’s able to call dad without feeling something sick in his throat over it.

It’s just… that day changed everything. It clicked him into the right place.

And now it’s been a year and Billy hasn’t been able to stop thinking about it. He’s known for so long that he wanted to get this done but could never get himself to get up and do it. It always felt like the wrong time, or like he didn’t have any kind of valid reasoning or some bullshit. But he was up almost all night thinking about it and now it’s been a whole year since he was adopted and he just feels it. He needs to, he knows he does.

So Billy wakes up that morning, goes about his breakfast routine, and then gets in his car and drives. Goes out to the same tattoo parlor that he got his skull tattoo at bc the guy was cool and gave him a discount bc he liked his mullet and his car. It’s a few towns over bc Hawkins is a good, small town w/ no seedy places like a tattoo shop.

So Billy asks for the tattoo. Gets it on his forearm and gets a little dizzy with how sentimental it feels. The tattoo guy asks about the significance as Billy’s paying, but Billy can’t bring himself to say anything so he just kind of… grunts. The tattoo guy gives a disarming smile along with a chuckle that makes Billy walk out of the store as soon as he can. He gives a nod to the artist so he doesn’t look like a complete asshole.

And once Billy is in his car again, he’s breathing hard. The tattoo feels like it’s burning his skin, like it’s made of fire, just because it’s so sentimental. it‘s so significant and it’s there on his body forever and he just paid to make that happen bc he’s sentimental. Bc he can’t think of another date that means more to him (maybe the day he first kissed Steve… hell maybe the day he first looked at Steve… but that’s a different story)

His heart is racing and his leg is bouncing and his arm is shaking the whole drive home. It’s been a year. A whole year. The best damn year of his life and now he has something permanent so he can honor it. He’s overjoyed.

But once he gets back to the cabin, Hop doesn’t seem to feel the same.

“Where have you been?”

His arms are crossed, eyebrows low over narrowed eyes. It doesn’t strike the same kind of fear in Billy that it used to, but it does make him feel some sort of regret. He doesn’t even know what he should feel sorry for, but he kind of absolutely hates making Hop look at him like this.

“Out. I had something I wanted to do.”

“Right. Well El and I were looking forward to going out to lunch with you today.”

Billy’s heart drops. He feels a desperate need to go up in arms about it, to combat the hurt in his chest.

“Well no one told me that.”

“Yeah well… we didn’t really think you’d go running out like that today. It’s kind of… kind of a big day.”

Billy nods, doing his damned best not to fidget. His tattoo is burning with sentiment. Billy thinks Hop might be able to see how tense he is, bc Hop gives him a caring look. He’s always giving him caring looks. Like he’s his son that just tripped over the front steps.

“Don’t stress over it though, son. We were thinking of going to ice cream later once she gets back from hanging out with her friends.”

Billy nods and Hop watches Billy walk over to the kitchen. He’s leaning on the back of the sofa with his arms still crossed.

“So.” Hop starts. “You got a tattoo?”

Billy freezes for a second before continuing to reach for a clean glass in the cabinet.

“How do you know that?”

“Officer Powell told me he saw you headed that way.”

“Damn, do you pigs ever not gossip with each other? Holy shit.” Billy cusses with a slam of the orange juice carton onto the counter.

Hop gives him a look. “He was visiting some family out there. What’d you get a tattoo of?”

Billy’s heart is racing. “Nothing important.” He mumbles to try to counteract the gnawing on his arm.

“Really? You paid someone to put something that’s not important onto your body permanently?”

Billy growls at how much of a smartass Hop is being. He’s always being a smartass. It’s fun when Billy’s not totally nervous about being so mushy. He can feel it all start to bubble out. He’s so damn nervous.

“Yup.” He pops the last sound out of his mouth, but his whole act is so unconvincing Billy can almost feel it sliding off of him.

“Seriously, kid, what’d you get?”

“I just-”

“Because you know how I feel about tattoos.”

“It’s not that important-”

“Just trying to figure out if it’s something as weird as that skull on your arm.”

“It’s not weird-”

“Alright it’s a little cooler than weird, but still. What’d you get that’s not important-?”

“It’s today’s date.” It bubbles out of Billy before he can put a stop to it. Before he can hold the words down. He looks up from his orange juice to see Hop’s eyes get wider.

“I… seriously?”

Billy rolls his eyes.

“Yeah, don’t get too sappy about it.” Billy says like his heart isn’t in his throat right now.

“You got today’s date… because?”

Billy twists his mouth up. “Don’t make me say it.”

Hop lets out a little chuckle. It sounds involuntary.

“No no, I wanna hear why you’d get a date that ‘not that important’ on your arm.” He’s chuckling even more now. Billy’s fingers are tapping on the counter w/ nervous agitation.

“Because… because… you know why!”

Hop shakes his head with an annoying smile. “Nope, don’t think I do. I’m at a loss.”

“Because this was the best damn day of my life, alright? You know that.” Billy feels it all heave out of his throat like vomit, but just like vomit once it’s out, he feels so much better. all that pressure gone. He feels like now that he’s admitted it, he should fear it’ll slip away from him, but he doesn’t feel that way. It feels like now that he’s admitted it, now that it’s written on his skin, it’s solidified. No one can take it away from him. Even if things turn to shit, he still has the memory of this past year there on his arm and he’s just... he’s comfortable. Yes, he’s a sentimental sap, and he’ll knock the lights out of anyone who calls him that, probably, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t one. He’s glad he can be a sentimental sap now without fear.

He looks into Hop’s eyes and sees a wide smile.

Billy rolls his eyes again, mumbling a “shut up” for good measure, even though Hop hasn’t said anything.

Billy tries to get past Hop, pretending he needs to grab something when really he just doesn’t wanna see Hop’s face anymore, but the man catches him in a hug before he can get past.

It’s warm and encompassing and Billy is so immediately comfortable that it still fascinates him.

“I love you son.” Hop mumbles, chest rumbling with the words. Billy feels it in his heart.

“Yeah yeah.” Billy says from where his face is half pressed into Hop’s chest. “Love you too, dad.”

[technoskittles]

H, U, and X!

H. How would you describe your style?

I think it depends on the type of fic I’m writing. For character study fics or stuff similar, I tend to write in a more fragmented, disjointed style. Way more show don’t tell because I rarely use dialogue in those

(I think my best example of that would be Pillars, my kacchako fic)

For other fics, I dunno really. I mean, I know I developed a style over the years, I just wouldn’t really know how to describe it. Prosey, I guess? I’ve been accused of being awfully prosey (and not always in a positive way).

U. Share three of your favorite fic writers and why you like them so much

I gotta be honest, I’m not really one to religiously read people’s fics all the time. I scroll through the feed and just read what appeals to me

Though I DO have to say one of them is @princessofgayskull (ceruleanstorm on AO3) because....wow. WOW. I’ve been writing for about 10+ years now and I envy her writing so badly some days it almost makes me wanna give up because I’ll never achieve that level of mastery. Her fics are so raw and detailed. They just don’t hold back. The way she describes things really just unlocks a plethora of emotions within you and next thing you know you’re sitting there at 3 AM, unable to put your damn phone down and go to sleep because you have classes the next day because you honestly just cannot tear yourself away.

So yeah. She’s super great. I loved upper west side but all of her stuff is just *chef’s kiss* perfect

Other than that, I can’t really say I have any definite faves (or at least, none that come to mind?). Sorry haha

X. A character you enjoy making suffer

Adora. I don’t know if that was obvious by now but absolutely Adora. I’m in a server and it’s kind of a running gag how much I abuse that poor girl (many memes were made. I don’t particularly feel like finding them tho)

I’m not sure I can explain why though. I mean....we could go into some psychological bs and say that I see myself in Adora in almost every aspect and that in making her suffer it’s some kind of weird cathartic outlet of self-punishment but....

We’ll just keep it simple at “I don’t know”

Fanfic Asks!!

[nellievances]

Harringrove, 2 👀👀

drabble challenge - prompts / inbox still open!

forgive & not fight

Steve wakes up from a nightmare - one involving an endless loop of never running fast enough, never saving enough of the Party, never being enough - to an empty bed. Granted, sleep hasn't come easy to any of them, Billy especially in these last few months as his recovery begins, and Steve's heart skyrockets with worry as he realizes Billy's absence. He’s usually awake at the first sign of movement - he's always been a light sleeper, even before all the Upside Down shit - and his heart practically thunders with fear because Billy isn't there. 

He stumbles out of bed, practically tripping over his own feet to get into Robin's room. "Is Billy in here?" He demands, the hallway light bathing the girls' room.

Robin flips him off, turning her head on the pillow away from the light.

“Robin, he’s not with me,” Steve persists, voice more urgent. Robin squints up at him.

“Why the fuck would he be in my bed?" She snaps sleepily and Steve has to restrain himself from yelling, exasperated at her lack of help and the situation at hand, before Robin sits up, rubbing the remaining sleep from her eyes and gesturing for Steve to lead the way. Steve’s glad for her help; it’s a bad night if Billy isn’t still in bed with him and he can use all the help he can get.

He finds Billy shaking on the bathroom floor. There’s sick on the tile floor and down his shirt; Steve thinks he probably tried to make it to the toilet but his gag reflex didn’t quite let him get there. Billy looks up from where he’s buried his face into his arm, low groan leaving his mouth when he sees them both.

“Robin,” Steve starts but Robin just squeezes his shoulder gently.

“I got it,” she says, smile sympathetic. “I’m assuming you don’t care which side of the closet I take from.”

With Robin already helping the clean-up, Steve bends down, hands gentle as he helps Billy sit up, the blonde leaning heavily against him.

“‘M sorry,” Billy moans, face pressing into Steve’s sleep shirt. His skin is hot, even through the fabric. Steve hopes Robin brings two shirts with her. “I tried.”

“Hey, it’s okay,” Steve hushes him, hand coming to tangle their fingers together. Billy’s hand shakes in his hold. “I know you did. It’s okay. Nothing Robin and I can’t clean up quick.”

“No,” Billy whimpers and Steve can feel his breath as it hitches on a sob. “I didn’t mean to. He made me do it.”

Steve’s heart seizes painfully in his chest as he realizes Billy’s still grappling with his nightmare, even as he’s wide awake. Billy sobs, loud and painful, before Steve can say anything more.

“’M so sorry, Steve. Please. You have to believe me.” At the final words, Billy’s hysterics seem to hit a peak, eyes widening with fear as he lifts his head, fingers grasping at Steve’s shirt. “Please,” he begs. “Please, Steve, if you don’t believe me, they won’t -- please, please, believe me.”

“Hey, hey, calm down. He can’t hurt you anymore,” Steve hushes him, pressing a kiss to the side of Billy’s head, hair short compared to the curls atop his head. “You’re okay. You’re free.”

“We know it wasn’t you, dingus,” Robin’s voice is teasing but gentle as she kneels down next to the two of them, fresh towel in one hand and two clean shirts in the other. Steve thinks he couldn’t love her more. She hands Steve the towel with a small smile and Steve takes it, gently wiping at Billy’s face.

Billy reaches out for Robin and she takes his now free hand in both of hers. Billy leans against Steve a bit more, exhaustion from the nightmare and lack of sleep taking over. Steve kisses his curls, hand coming up to rub slow circles onto Billy’s back.

“Let Steve clean you two up and I’ll tell you all about the hot girl I saw on my shift today,” Robin continues. “I’m sure that’ll put you right back to sleep.”

Billy huffs a small laugh into Steve’s shirt as both he and Robin grin. Billy sits up slowly, hand moving from Robin’s grip to Steve’s as Robin passes him a new shirt. Her hand rests on his knees, a constant and comforting presence, as she dives straight into her newest romantic tale. Billy looks back at Steve and Steve leans forward, pressing a soft kiss to Billy’s cheek.

Robin stops mid-story to pretend gag, Billy grins, and Steve thinks maybe -- just maybe -- they’ll all be alright, as long as they have each other.

[ahoysailorsteve]

6 and 19!

6. which shows do you think are underrated and need more love?

for some reason, my mind is completely blanking right now??? I think it's because I'm between shows right now, and I haven't really gotten into anything that I would consider 'underrated' lately. do you have any suggestions? I'm always looking for new things to watch!

19. are there any shows on your “to watch” list right now?

of course! I'm really bad about starting new shows, and I almost always wait til there's a few seasons out before I start them so I can binge watch. I'm halfway through watching American Horror Story for the first time, so the rest of the show is on that list. but also Brooklyn Nine Nine, Derry Girls, and the new Nancy Drew series on the CW are all on my "to watch" list right now! 🖤

[emkayoh]

I saw you rec’d one of my fanfics (Only Human/Stony — my ao3 used to be tonysta_k) and I just wanted to say thank you & I hope you enjoyed it 🧡

OMG really!? Wait, that’s your old ao3??? Do have a new one?? I loved that fic so much, I’ve read it multiple times!! The angst is just really well done and the pain of the family from all angles was just... *chefs kiss* Peter having to deal with his parents’ divorce and his dad in jail, Steve having to live with the weight of his decision, Tony having to be the “bad guy” and let Peter down but also meet in the middle and visit someone who caused him so much pain... ugh. So well done. I’m not even a Stony shipper but the divorce angst was just too good. Thank u for writing it.

[ihni]

I just went through all your art on your ‘Random Harringrove doodles (craaaaaaaap)’ document on ao3 and

Aaaaw, thank you! :D Hah, I just figured I’d put it all in the same place in case my computer dies on me.

[perachelsource]

Chiron: Hold your gaze!

Percy: *runs and wraps his arms around Nico*

Chiron:

Percy:

Nico:

Chiron: G-A-Z-E not G-A-Y-S, Percy!

[hp-fanfic-archive]

Harry/Cedric Hurt/Comfort Masterlist | fics that are less than 5k words

all masterlists available here

last updated: 9/10/24 | links last checked: 9/10/24

*beneath the winter snow by quidditches [Not Rated, 3k]

Everything's so much harder when Cedric's not around. Or, Cedric and Sirius have a surprise up their sleeves.

Falling Down (and Stumbling To You) by giraffewrites [G, 1k]

When Cedric falls off his broomstick in an early morning quidditch practice, it’s hard for Harry not to run straight to his side. But after a day of classes that seemed longer than usual, he’s finally able to see him in the hospital wing.

the witching hour (purple midnight) by ElasticElla [T, 1k]

The first time Harry notices Cedric is in his third year. Dementors swarm the pitch, and everything goes black. He wakes up later in the hospital wing, the Hufflepuff seeker sleeping in a chair beside him, and Ron tells him in excited whispers how Diggory caught him and the match was declared null.

*To Live and Die…and Live Again by WritingMyDeliverance [G, 4k]

What if Harry Potter and Cedric Diggory were dating when they grabbed the Triwizard Cup? Confronted by a strange figure, what would Harry do for the man he loved? And what comes after?

*You're Not Alone by Darcyshire [G, 1k]

Cedric!Lives AU: After Harry disappears for a year to track down Horcruxes, he finally arrives at Hogwarts only to come face to face with a very angry boyfriend. Part of my "Missing Scenes" verse where Cedric lives and is very much in love with one Harry Potter.

*denotes personal favorite

[ao3feed-brucewayne]

Fatherhood

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/lZmgyhv by giraffewrites “Make sure he’s drinking plenty,” Alfred tells him after inspecting the thermometer. “Water more than anything else, or very, very diluted juice.” Bruce nods, glad to have Alfred guide him through this. Dick has been his ward for the past six months, but this is the first time he’s been sick. “He’ll prefer the juice. Do we have any apple? That’s his favourite at the moment.”   Prompt 37: "Welcome to fatherhood." Words: 1363, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 3 of Drabble challenge 2024 Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: Gen Characters: Dick Grayson, Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth Relationships: Dick Grayson & Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth & Bruce Wayne Additional Tags: Sickfic, Kid Dick Grayson, Hurt/Comfort read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/lZmgyhv

[okaybutlikeimagine]

I’m so glad I found your post in the Harringrove tag!! I love your writing so much, you and this blog make me so happy 💛💛💛

You’re such a sweetheart and I’m sending the fluffiest vibes to you, ohmydear, thank you!! 💕💫 My favorite thing is making people happy so that means the world to me

[klayr-de-gall]

I follow you because: initially it was because of how much I love your art (still love it!), and now it’s because of that AND how sweet you are!

Thank you!!

[evanescent-epiphanies]

characters: bruce wayne and joker (dc)

commissioner: surprise! it’s a gift from @/inabsurd to @/giraffewrites on twitter!

something possessed me when i drew this. i’m certain of it. something ancient wearing a bat-patterned tourist shirt.

commissions open until the end of june!

[c0bblenygma]

you have a mood board of the twins hc??? please show me!!

I thought I did but it was actually a tomgrove moodboard 🤡 but they were twins in that universe so lol MAYBE I SHOULD DO A TWINS MOODBOARD FOR HEATHER AND TOMMY NOW

https://c0bblenygma.tumblr.com/post/690497682768363520

[stevetonyweekly]

SteveTony Weekly - April 4

Happy Easter and RDJ Day and all that. My kids were out of town this week so I read a LOT--some of which was different ships so it’s not included here. Anway, enjoy and remember to leave kudos/comments if you like something! 

**Indicates my recent favs 

~*~ 

Iron chef by MemoryDragon (MCU/5K) 

Natasha has a broken leg, Tony is in the kitchen cooking, and Steve has a crush he's not sulking about. Chicken soup must be good for the soul, right?

***the meet cute by by iam93percentstardust (MCU/10K) 

Steve isn't entirely certain how he keeps ending up paired with Tony but as long as Tony keeps looking at him like this, he's not complaining.

Or 5 times Steve and Tony had to act like they were in a rom com for the mission, 1 time they got it horribly wrong, and 1 time they got it wonderfully, beautifully right.

only human by giraffewrites (CW AU /11K)

 When Flash takes things too far - pushes Peter too far by mentioning his fathers and what happened, Peter can't take it anymore.

Or, an au where after civil war, Steve was put in prison, Tony has a hard time facing his feelings, and Peter just wants to see his pops.

drive you home by orphan_account (Kidfic/11k) 

Steve has been making extra money as an Uber driver. One night, a very, very sleep deprived dad gets in the back of his car.

peter’s stars by IronPengu, parkrstark (kidfic/175k)

 Steve and Peter lose their apartment and are kicked out on the streets. Steve has to juggle between jobs to earn whatever money he can, take care of his son while resfusing to let him realize how much they're trouble in, and keep them warm and safe on the city streets in winter.

So, he really doesn't have time to date the billionaire that flirts with him everyday as he buys his cup of coffee. Even if he did, he can't let himself fall for the man. Because if he knew that he lived from a backpack and showered in a public bathroom there's no way he'd still want him...right?

**buy you a mockingbird by jadedoll (kidfic/29k) 

Babyfic! When Tony unexpectedly becomes a parent, his world view drastically changes. And changes. Then it changes again. And then again.

dear to me by sylvalum (Comics/6k) 

Tony has made peace with the fact that Steve will never love him back, except then a half-asleep Steve tells him that he loves him, swiftly launching Tony’s third existential crisis this month.

And the Avengers have a baby now, which is shaping up to be the fourth.

full disclosure by memorydragon (Identity porn/8.6k) 

Steve Rogers wants to know more about his best friend online, but Iron doesn't believe in full disclosure when it comes to his own weak points.

***tony stark vs the heteronormative agenda by sweatervest (MCU/11k)

 Nat leans her hip against the table and folds her arms. “Short of making out in public, I don’t think anyone will make the jump to ‘they’re dating.’”

Steve glances at her and then over at Tony.

Nat follows Steve’s gaze. “You did make out in public.”

“Steve never got his Time’s Square victory kiss,” Tony protests.

--

Or, five times the general public was determined to believe Steve Rogers and Tony Stark were just close friends, and the time Tony made sure they knew otherwise.

christmas holiday by scifigrl47 (MCU/20K) 

It's a Christmas wedding, and a Christmas honeymoon. Even if it's a little more complicated than that.

that which we call a rose by blossomsinthemist (PWP/4K) 

“Right,” he said. “Don’t stop. I gotcha.” He leaned forward, his knee pushing Tony’s armor-covered leg out wider, bending his knee against the wall, and his hand came up, leather-covered palm pushing at the back of Tony’s neck, over the metal edge of the neckpiece, against the soft skin just under his hair, and squeezed, holding him down. “I’m going to make you take it, buster,” he murmured, and his voice, his breath, was soft against Tony’s skin, warm against his hair. “I’m going to hold you down, right here, Shellhead, and push into you, and have you. You want that, fella? You like that?”

Written for Day Twenty-Three of Kinktober: Against a Wall.

mayhem dressed in a suit by StarSpangledBucky (PWP/7K) 

Tony openly blurts out about his sex life with Steve during a press conference. Steve isn't happy as he watches it live on TV. His anger results in Steve driving to the venue, where he follows Tony into the bathroom and fucks him stupid. Tony doesn't complain, because angry Steve is the kinkiest thing Tony has ever dealt with. And by the next day, Steve gets payback by making Tony cry on camera.

the push you need by KandiSheek (BDSM/7.5k) 

Steve keeps seeing finger-shaped bruises on Tony's face. He isn't sure what it says about him that he wants to be the one to put them there.

***more complicated than a smash and grab by iam93percentstardust (Oceans 11 AU/72K) 

Steve Rogers wouldn't describe himself as an honest man. A good man? Well, that depends on who you're talking to. But an honest one? Never.

Three years after Steve is framed for a crime he didn't commit, he returns to the international thieves community to find that it's been decimated by the same man who framed him. Furious and thirsting for revenge, he starts putting together a team to help him ruin the man who ruined their lives. But if he's going to run the biggest con in the Western Hemisphere, he's going to need help from his ex-partner. The only problem is, Tony used to be more than just his partner and the last time they spoke had been in an explosive fight just before Steve was arrested.

With the stakes higher than they've ever been before, will Steve convince Tony to forgive him in time to run the perfect con? Or will he shatter Steve's heart and walk away again?

***lord, what fools these mortals be by iam93percentstardust (Actor AU/72K) 

Famed director Phil Coulson brings Shakespeare’s beloved play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to Broadway. This production though comes with a twist: a brief but passionate love affair between the faerie king, Oberon, and his attendant, Puck. In the roles of the two star-crossed lovers, Coulson casts America’s darling Steve Rogers, fresh off his third Academy Award, and Broadway royalty, Tony Stark. Steve quickly finds himself falling for the quick-witted and sarcastic actor but Tony is dating the stage manager. Unwilling to come between the seemingly happy couple, Steve steps back but all isn’t right behind the scenes and Tony may need him when everything falls apart.