J2 AUs that make for decent reads on a rainy afternoon

Meant To Be by hay1ock
J2 AU, NC-17
Jensen's been in and out of trouble for years. He meets Jared, sweet and clueless, at juvenile hall as both boys are looking to change things when they get out. Twelve years later a chance meeting brings their two very different lives back together. Good guy Jared and hooker-with-a-heart-of-gold Jensen. Nice!
~long


The Adventures of Crybaby & Jerkface by eviltwin
J2 AU, NC-17
When Jared is just 8 and Jensen is about to become a teenager, they are the best and most inseparable of friends. However, their friendship comes to an abrupt end when Jensen turns 13 and decides they can no longer hang out. Then the Ackles family moves away. Meeting up years later the two must overcome old issues - both with each other and in their lives since they parted company - to find what they both now need: love. I just love Jensen choice of career in this, I really really do. I also like how although Jared is hurt and sad and mopes a bit he's also an adult an ultimately isn't a pushover sap. I LOVE the comic style drawings - they are awesome and really add to the overall depth of the story.
~long


On a Planet That Insists by marishna
J2 AU, R
Rumurs can haunt anyone, as Jared Padalecki has come to realize. So what if he's pursued a few youthful indiscretions? He never cared what anyone ever said about him until the whispers threaten to overshadow his fledgling acting career and any chance he has of becoming more than just a random guy in Jensen Ackles' life. While they are both actors it is an AU as they are working on a movie together and not Supernatural. I can totally see Jared's easy charm and gorgeous smile getting all sorts of random hook-ups. How could anyone not want to hook-up with that? I only wish that last scene had been boosted up to an NC-17 rating. *wiggles eyebrows*
~long-ish


A Little Less Conversation by girl_wonder
J2 AU, NC-17
The not-hooker hooker fic. This is a departure from the norm. I don't want to give anything away, but the ending isn't what you expect. It is a lovely read - the writing being unique, but leaves you feeling a bit melancholy.
~sit a short spell

Hit the Ground Crawling by jonny_vrm
SPN, NC-17
After Sam pulls Dean out of Hell, Dean stops talking. It takes a week for Sam to convince Dean to open his mouth so Sam can check that his tongue hasn’t been cut out. It takes two weeks for Sam to accept that Dean really isn’t talking. Then it takes a week of silence, the two of them sitting in the Impala like ventriloquist dummies, sitting in motel rooms like human taxidermy, before Sam decides to start talking for the both of them. Intense and powerful in its progression and development. For all that it is au-ish and different, it has a darkly realistic quality to it that is very atmospheric of the show. Fantastic writing and a gripping plot. I, of course, can't *not* mention the heated burn of hot sex.
~long


Eclipse of the Sun by itsthedetails
SPN, NC-17
Prompt: Anything with Sam and Dean in high school and having to hide their obvious EPIC LOVE. Written for a weecest fic swap. All I can think after reading this is Yessss. It makes me want want want for things that can never be.
~short


When Sammy Refused to Sleep by astatine_burn
SPN, PG-13, Gen
John, Sam and Dean move into their first home after Mary. Sam refuses to sleep and John begins to suspect there's something sinister in the house. Oh wow. Ok, so this is not at all my typical thing, but I really really liked it. There are so many tiny details that just click for me. First, it starts off with saying that John and the boys have been on the road for 2 years trying to out run the thing that is after them. I have to tell you that goes a long way with me understanding John as a parent. I have always had one issue with John - that he chose revenge over his sons. (I love John, I'm not character bashing.) But this really makes since to me. That it might not have started as this burning revenge thing -that might have built slowly as he had to run and hide and protect Sam and Dean. It makes me like him *more* to think of it like this. Also, the idea of little Sam having such a hard time settling down in an actual home for any length of time after spending so much of his short life constantly on the move feels really natural to me. I don't know this author, but I think they did a wonderful job of understanding little children. Anyway, its weeSammy and big brother Dean (a little) and daddy John - there are no overly syrupy cute moments, just a snapshot of what life really might have been like for them.
~shortish


The Principal by Emma15
SPN, PG, Gen
WeeDean and WeeSam are called into the Principal's office. And one ore because I can't get enough of them as little boys. And this is really how I see Dean at this age. He's sweet and polite, but you can already see the cocky confidence layered over his worries and insecurities. And Little Sammy - holding on tight to Big Brother but too smart for his own good so he just *has* to tell it all. And the Principal's reaction is pretty much how every woman reacts, and how can they not with those two boys?

Leave a Message at the Tone by estrella30
J2 AU, PG-13
Jensen dials the wrong number and gets Jared (or vice versa) and they end up talking and interested. I cracked up a bit and then I got a syrupy smile cause it was all cute and funny. I love nervous awkward boys that are all anxious - its so cute.


Tomorrow the Green Grass by maerhys
J2 AU, NC-17
Arts High School AU. Jared and Jensen deal with growing up and life with a little help from their friends. I realize this has been rec'd to high heaven, but it really is that good and really does deserve to be again. There's love and sex and friendship and angst and schmoop and family and just all sorts of stuff that any J2 fan will eat up. Add in that maerhys is a really good writer its a win, you know. I read it in the chronological order as a continuous story, but each snapshot does have its own flow and ebb, its own feel and distinctiveness - I think that even adds to the story actually.

Stall Out by gospelofus
J2, PG-13
It's time to move on and Jensen's finding it difficult to leave Vancouver. Or Jared. So the first comment left by resqdog51 pretty much sums this up: ...you always write the most confusing shit that ends up making sense. Its kinda pre-slash, something a bit more than just friendship. Its lovely. And while it has a satisfying ending, it really could lead to a longer story that I think would be a great read. Also this line is awesome: Penises have no sense of loyalty. lol
~short


Down the Shore Everything's Alright (When You're in Love With a Texas Boy) by jeyhawk
J2 AU, NC-17
Jensen's a rock star and Jared runs his biggest fan site. When the two of them meet sparks fly, but Jensen's lived his entire life in his closets, is he really ready to step out of it? *meep* I really really sorta loved this. Yes, it's my kinda fic - and I think you all know that that means. But jeyhawk is an old hand at writing good fanfic and this delivers nicely. Schmoop and hot sex and vanilla with the slightest touch of angst and true love winning out - dude, totally a sweet read. Now if we can just get the real Jensen on stage and sweaty enough to toss his shirt out to the audience... *winks*
~sit a spell


Daddy!verse by hay1ock
J2, PG
Jared has to step up to the role of fatherhood. Um, how is Jensen and Jared and a baby *not* totally sweet? Keep clicking at the bottom to get more of these snippets of fatherhood. I think my favorite is 'A Good Daddy Is Always Prepared'. Between Jared thinking that "swimming" after eating might cause cramps and Jared being *in* the kiddy pool - yeah, I totally grinned at that one.
~sit a spell


Mistakes by hay1ock
J2, NC17
An old friend of Jared's is in town but in Jensen's eyes he seems anything but friendly. As a rift starts to grow in the very new relationship between himself and Jared, mistakes are made, truths are distorted and most importantly the trust they shared is broken. Can that trust ever be restored? If you're looking for something with a more angst and bit to it then this might work, this is another of hay1ock's you might try. I certainly enjoyed it.
~long

I'd Kick Ass on a Test About You and Me by dugindeep
J2 AU, NC-17
Jared rocks at Calculus, but he fails at paying attention when it comes to Jensen. W00T! I totally adore this college AU. Its like a freakin' flashback to earlier J2 college AU fics. Makes me feel all nostalgic and hopeful. There is also a teeny tiny bit of jealous Jensen which I find to massively attractive for some reason. *dreamysigh*
~long-ish

Hiding in Plain Sight by estrella30
J2, R
The day after winter hiatus starts, Jared shows up at Jensen’s door in LA Talk about feel nostalgic. This was a yes yes yes. That classic Jared&Jensen simple story that made us all get our own shiny Tin Hats just a few short years ago. Like this could be just right around the corner, where the boys finally get it and each other. While keeping it clean and respectful in regards to their respective past (in the story) lady-loves. A very nice little short and sweet to make you smile.
~short


Baby There's No Other by build_the_moon
J2, PG-13
Yup, this was definitely the hangover from hell. I'm all a-*squee* at this one. Snarky and cute, hungover Jensen makes me want to lick him. Hyped-up, schmoopy Jared makes me smile. Everyone's day-after-Thanksgiving should include sweet boyfriends that and funny youtube videos. (Speaking of, who else saw Steve's mom video and was way more impressed with how that turkey just fell off the bone than anything else? That thing had to have tasted amazing.)
~short-ish


The One Where Jensen is a Bank Teller by arglikeapirate
J2 AU, PG-13
Jensen is a bank teller, Jared has a crush, and free lollipops are a perfectly valid reason to date someone. Because its just TOO CUTE. lol, Emma, an OC, is Jared's niece and absolutely one of the cutest kids I've read in a while. *grins*
~short-ish

TKO by vamphile
J2 AU, NC-17
Jensen is an ex-con with a clean slate. Jared owns an MMA gym. They like each other, a lot. It's a well established fact that I am a huge fan of vamphile's fic and this is right up there at the top of the list of my favs. I believe I made that clear right after just the first couple of chapters and I wasn't wrong - it was great from start to finish. Solid, crisp writing and interesting AU setting and a Jensen that is completely captivating.
~ long


A Very Padackles Thanksgiving by timehasa_way
J2, PG-13
It's a Padackles Thanksgiving! Because boys + football + turkey + cuddling = happiness. Yes, I am a GREAT BIG SAP and adore the massive amounts of sugar and cuteness- deal with it.
~short-ish

At Least I Didn't Mention the Green Punch by queenklu
J2 BABY SHOWER SCHMOOO. Verry verry short, but full of schmoop, pouting Jared and then Jensen gets horny at the idea of J2 assbabies. *grins*

Do You Like My Stupid Hair? by queenklu
J2, PG-13
So...remember months and months ago a little fic called Half the Chance to Go? Where Jensen moved out and Jared lost his shit on the phone and then they HUGGED? PLATONICALLY (or whatever)? And then agreed to date? Well. This is that date. (FINALLY.) My exact comment post to this was: "OMG, this is so fucking adorable". Dude, its as adorable as Jared's dimples and Dean's omg-it's-pie-smile, srsly.


Boys of Summer by mijeraar
J2, R
It takes two years and ten months [a handful of weeks and days] for Jared to assimilate to Vancouver Cold. Which, by assimilate, he decides that he’s really fucking sick of it, thanks anyway. Full of sunshine and smiles, a nice short pick-me-up J2 to brighten your day. (If I hadn't thought of the electric bill first, I so woulda wanted to do this!) And if you like this, you'll love Revolver. A light, sweet romantic bit about awkward dating and a future after Supernatural. *glomps*


Let It Out by quasianpride
J2 AU, R
Teenage rock star Jared Padalecki makes a wager on national television that he can get actor Jensen Ackles to make out with him on camera. But when they actually meet, Jared finds himself wanting more than that. A 15 year age difference, rock-star lifestyle, and long distance relationship aren't going to get in his way. Doesn't the description just shout "CRACK"? But its not. It's actually all kinda funny and schmoopy. Tiny bits of angst and humor scattered about too. I ended up staying up wayyyyy too late last night to finish it, if that tells you anything. lol. And yes, it was kinda hot with idea of Jared being way too young for Jensen, which they totally make work but don't shy away from. Also, kinda different with Jared being the musician, huh?

The Self-Importance of Being Jensen by vicious_trade
J2, R
In the summer hiatus before season five of Supernatural, Jensen has a lot on his plate. It's hotter than hell outside. There's an extremely impatient girlfriend waiting for him in LA. Jared's under the weather and leaving a trail of life-sucking germs throughout the house. Plus, not to mention, the all-encompassing inner battle to 'do the right thing'. Whatever the hell that is.
I really sorta love this. NO offense to the real Jensen and Danneel (they're beautiful together), but in my fan-world this is the perfect kinda ending and I WANT IT TO BE CANON. Even the sick, hurt Jared part- Jensen taking care of him is totally perfect. This is one of the those stories where the characters speak and feel so much like the real thing that you get carried away thinking 'yes, this should so happen!'. I love the easy, realistic flow of their relationship. The honest, small minute details of living with someone that makes everything seem fuller, more real.
~long-ish


Rounding the Bases by crackedbuthappy
J2 AU, NC-17
Jared is a firm believer that dating is like baseball. Every man who steps up to the plate has to work hard to round the bases. He doesn’t believe in letting anyone hit a home run; a guy has to work for it, he has to hit every base from his place in the batter’s box to sliding into home. And in Jared's baseball metaphor for life? Jensen's a very capable batter. Although it is a college AU, its really not about a college romance. Its about how to fall in love, how sex can fit into that, but not be the reason, and the amazing hot sex you can have when you wait for it - or build up to it, as Jared says! Its fun, hot and good time read.
~long-ish


This Is The Ultimate by neros_violin
J2 AU, NC-17
Jensen is the UFC's Welterweight Champion, and the company's biggest star. He's also its most private. Jared is the writer assigned to help the public get to know him better. Jared is begrudgingly invited into Jensen's training camp, where Jensen is preparing for the biggest fight of his career, to get a better glimpse of his professional life. But Jared soon realizes he has a personal interest in Jensen. He's surprised when Jensen returns his feelings, and a real relationship begins to develop between them. It's torn apart when a devastating news story is leaked to the press, and Jensen shuts Jared out of his life. Jared watches from the sidelines as Jensen's career disintegrates in the passage of four five-minute rounds, and refuses to stay away. What they have, and the man Jensen doesn't realize he can be, are worth fighting for.
Alright alright, I'll be honest. This has been rec'd all over the place, but I have just been really resistant to read it. I just didn't think I would really buy Jensen in this role. Not a fighter, but the whole champion thing. My presumptions about what kind of character he would be were completely off base, as was the notion that I wouldn't like it. Duh. It was a good read. The quiet determination Jensen shows, Jared's friendly nature and their chemistry were good, but I was surprised to really enjoy the training and fight descriptions. I have no idea how accurate they are, but it all reads very well - you can feel the pulse and flash of a fight night clearly.
~long-ish

Give Me Splendid, Silent Sun by maboheme
SPN, NC-17
Down and out in Bogalusa, where the summer sun don’t shine, just burns and churns and turns so bright ... All I can hear in my head is Louis Armstrong's rasping gravelly voice singing "...Bright blessed days...dark sacred nights. And I think to myself...what a wonderful world." The other lyrics of the song don't have anything to do with it, but those just keep filtering through my head. Honestly, the writing style in this is not anything like the things I typically enjoy, but this one really is beautiful. Its poetic and lyrical, with a burning and heat that inflames from under the skin. Its all feeling and touch and hedonistic warmth.
~short


But then maboheme has that gift, you know? Bedtime Stories is one of the most lovely little Jensen&Jared pieces I've ever read. Again, that hedonistic warmth and poetic rhythm slide over your skin, only in this one tender and sloppy with a lightness that infuses the best kind of J2 stories. As it tells you, these are the kinds you listen to. Absolutely lovely, both of them.
~short


The Dangers of Bullying by jassy3399
SPN, G, Gen
It's a very bad idea to mess with little Sammy Winchester. Because little Sammy Winchester is downright adorable, Big Brother Dean is pretty awesome and John Winchester is just hellahot as Cool Dad. *grins*
~short-ish


Ok, I *just* saw this rec someplace and can't remember where, but OMG, it is so good.
When It's Done by elizah_jane
SPN, PG-13
Dean's not sure he and Sam have a beginning. Great storytelling that stirs and shakes up a linear time, creating a new world of fated love and happy endings.
~ short=ish

Pass It On by hay1ock
J2 AU, R
Jared, geek, nerd, and everything in between. Oh, and he's as out as any 17 yr old can be at high school. Jensen, swimteam captain, popular, everything Jared isn't. Oh yeah, and he's not so out. A simple offer by Jared to help Jensen with some extra studying, lands both the boys in the middle of something they weren't quite expecting. A little bit of angst, some heavy usting, Jared with a crush and skiddish Jensen - yeah, all the lovely things that can go into a highschool AU to make it worth settling in for a nice read.


Dogs and Cats Living Together! Mass Hysteria! by timewillbe
J2, PG
In which Jared decides to get another dog. And Jensen is a pushover. And yes, it is adorably schmoopy as the summary indicated. *grins*


King of the Mountain by raeschae
J2, NC-17
Jared's a top. So's Jensen. Conflict naturally ensues. Its not about the sexy hotness, its about the charming cuteness. LOL. And Jared and Jensen. Its just sorta great, dude.

And that story brought me to the Disclaimer!Verse also by raeschae
J2 AU, NC-17
In September '06, a skater walks into a tattoo parlor . . . the rest, as they say, is history. I've read this before, but I think it wasn't as complete as it is now. I just finished We Will Not Be Held Responsible and totally loved it. This entire verse is interesting, deep and sexy. It has tattoos and love and kids and freaky hot sex and all sorts of things. Its a fully developed 'verse with interesting secondary characters and a Jared and Jensen that seem to be at the core very realistic, but with enough back story and changes to make them uniquely different and entirely intriguing. Ok..Imma stop with the thesaurus. Lets just say its very cool 'verse and I did a bit of *flail*ing over many parts of it.

Here's to a Happy Ending by verbalavalanche
J2 AU, NC-17
Graduation day. You get to hear all kinds of shit being passed around in the crowd.
Because I can't resist highschool AU fic and schmoopy hot sex is what fanfic is all about...
~ short-ish


In Restless Dreams I Walked Alone by roque_clasique
SPN, Gen, PG
Dean's mouth, and what it can't do. Just a little insight into Dean's character. This could easily be canon. It fits and it *feels* like it. Angsty and painful, a slightly broken Dean may just be the most hauntingly beautiful thing ever. Stories like this certainly make it seem that way.
~ short-ish

White Knight, Talking Backwards by destina
J2, R (PG-13?)
A short shot of adorable Jensen doped up on pain meds and his Jared, real or imaginary?, to the rescue. Makes you want to *smoosh* the story!

Which had me rereading a fandom classic:
The Truth About Heaven by destina
J2, NC-17
As Supernatural nears the end of its run, Jared and Jensen have careers and relationships waiting for them. Trouble is, all they want is each other, and a string of quiet epiphanies changes everything. Haven't we all read this like at least twice? Its just that good. Its funny how now it almost feels like a flashback fic - what with Sandy and Jared being together in the beginning and the slow easy discovery of feelings the boys have. I think it probably has one of the most perfect endings ever and each time a I read it my heart just thumps a little harder. It also makes me feel all soft and nostalgic for how young and sweet they both seem. Oh boys.
~ sit a spell

No Strings Could Secure You by dugindeep
J2 AU, R
The Media Freeze took away all music, movies, and gaming systems to sterilize citizens of any excessive emotions and let them live their own lives. Media Agent Jared Padalecki upholds the Freeze, destroying media and arresting those who possess it. But his world viewpoint is skewed when he watches a TV show and experiences what all the offenders have – raw emotion. His life is further upended when he builds a friendship with actor Jensen Ackles, who turns him onto more entertainment and opens his eyes to the beauty of this creative world. I'm a really impressed with this. This was an amazing job of bringing a classic piece of literature into the fandom world. And I just think that Fahrenheit 451, the book this is based on, is something everyone should read, so I was excited for this to have worked out so well.
~ rivers_bend, are you looking? longish


The Night Could Just Bend on Forever by ampersands
J2, PG
Things have been ending for a while now. The is lovely writing style, that gives deep expressive and descriptive implications to subtle nuances. Jensen and Jared road trip to Texas after the show finally ends. You get the sense of the places they visit and how they feel about each other even though they are stilted in their attempts to actually discuss anything. The ease of their friendship tangible and solid.
~ sit a spell


Where the Wild Things Are and Into the Wild by annie46
J2 AU, NC-17
Animal Psychologist Jensen Ackles has been sent on a very mysterious mission for the US Government. When he finally meets the ‘animal’ they want him to tame, he realizes that he is out of his depth. Will he be able to fulfill his dangerous mission or will he leave his strange charge in the hands of people who do not really understand him. Sometimes you just want to read something that is so very AU and far removed from anything realistic, ya know? Well, I do, at least. I can't help it, I love things like this. Maybe the stories are implausible, but they are unique. And when you've read as much fanfic as I have, that can be powerfully alluring. I love how child-like Jared is. Stripping a person down to their basic instincts is fascinating. And topped with lovely happy-ever-afters, of course I enjoyed these.
~ longish

Your Kind's My Kind by unreckless
J2 AU, PG-13
On the eve of college graduation, two best friends struggle with the label on their relationship and that hazy thing called the future. This? Is totally my kind of fic. But its not the kind I get to read often. It would be easy to say that its snarky, funny J2 living together kind of story. Cuz it is. But its also them being guys. Like real guys. With bad eating habits, unattractive moments, zits and a complete lack of the ability to actually sit down and talk out a situation. (Don't look at me that way, I have a large family full of guys.) I also really loved the fact that they have been best friends for 12 years. It gives off a vibe the real Jensen and Jared do - that deep down closeness you can only get from spending a lot of time with someone. So, to recap, there is snark, humor, 'manliness', friendship, hijinks, sex, and loyalty in their relationship. omg I'm in love. The story only lightly touches on these things, but you can really get a vibe for everything. Making this a Win in my book.


An Irresistible Force by mickeym
SPN, NC-17
Season 5 Spoilers
"Partners, or partners, like us?" Sam's right up in Dean's personal space, looming, pressing in on him, holding him against the door with nothing but the weight of his body.
Mmmm, yeah. Just like this.


Star Trek Reboot by gladdecease
SPN, PG, Xover w/ Star Trek, Gen
Season 5 Spoilers
From the Kripke Started It Changing Channels Free For All Meme
The channel changed to Star Trek. *giggles* Cute little tidbit.


I Could Stay With You by standing_fic
J2, PG-13, AU(-ish)
It's their wedding day, and pretty much everything that could possibly go wrong goes wrong. still, they're married! also, a cake fight of epic proportions. So lovely to read something schmoopy and sweet with a happy ending after all the painful loss and angst going on in J2 right now. I like how the little bits of their personalities are things only the other picks up on - like Jared knowing how to deal with Jensen's mounting anger. It is the little things that really reflect a close, lasting relationship.


And you may or may not care about this, so feel free to skip...

On the nature of AU. For a while now I've wanted to post about what I consider AU. You might have noticed something like this I put 'AU-ish'. And there are other things that have them dating starting at season 1 that I don't list as AU. To me, AU is for something that really is an Alternate Universe. Like, they meet as kids and become doctors or something. But something that pretty much the same until they meet each other for Supernatural then I think that is more of what could have happened in this reality if things had been different. I'm sorry, I'm not explaining it well. But that is my opinion ad that is why I do or don't put in AU. (This one is -ish because nothing in it is beyond the realm of this reality, but I can't tell from the story if they are actors on Supernatural or teachers in Texas, ya' know?)
And for Supernatural stories it has to be very AU for me to list it is such. In a world where monsters, demons and magic plays havoc anything can go. But say Mary didn't die, or Sam didn't got Stanford or they were raised separate then I'll list it as AU.

Hate Crime by freakn_out
J2 AU, PG-13
The boys get a new neighbour: "What's the matter?” Rolling his head against Jensen shoulder, Jared stares into the fireplace, “I ran into our new next-door neighbour…. Apparently he’s got a problem with gays.”“Yeah?” Jensen’s arms tighten, “At least we can forget the housewarming gift.” Um, massive schmoop with a homophobic hate crime. Um...I know, you think WTF? But honestly, that is what it is. And I actually liked it. For all that it has something really horrific in it and treats it respectfully, it really is just light schmoop. Like domestic dating and Twu Luv. So vanilla you might ask for chocolate sprinkles on top. But like I said, it was a good read for me.


Don't Let It Go To Waste by kinkynicky
J2 AU, NC-17
Growing up in Texas is hard. Growing up in Texas and realizing at the age of 16 that you’re in love with your male best friend? Is harder. So as you might know, I've been backtracking lately. Finding things I read and somehow, in my stupidity, forgot to post about. This is one of them. I actually really thought I posted this. I was looking for it to rec to someone. Then I figured out that I hadn't. And then I was kind of excited because, of course, that meant I had to read it again so I would get the details right. Man, it was just as good as I remember. Teenage usting, friendship and schmoop. *happysigh*. First-time sex, drunken kisses and sexual discovery. *swoon*


By Proxy by timewillbe
J2 also Jared/Brock, NC-17
Jared has a little thing for Dean and everyone knows it but him. And Jensen. Guh Yep, that pretty much says it. lol. Remember the fascination with Teen Dean and Brock Kelly? There were several like this where Jared uses Brock as a stand in for his lust for Jensen. This one, however, is one of the best. Full of steam and jealousy - yum.

Free Falling by evening_spirit
J2, R
explicit sex, mental illness, anti-schmoop I think this might have started off as a one off and developed into a 'verse. There is a disjointed unreal quality about this story, yet it is also rather beautiful and fluid. It is hard to describe, but then Jensen (in the story) probably feels that way all the time so it really lends itself to helping the reader to 'feel' Jensen, even when parts are told from Jared's perspective. The link takes you to a master post and you can read it either as it is written or in linear order. I chose linear.


Worlds Apart by freakn_out
J2 AU, PG-13
In medieval days, a peasant has no standing in society according to the nobles So then why does Sir Ackles suddenly take an interest in peasant-boy Jared? Is it Jared's dream finally coming true, or something else...? Its a fairy tale, as in an actual fairy tale. Which was kinda cool in its uniqueness. Its not the most 'in-character' piece I've ever read, but I'm just a sucker for happily ever after schmoop!


There's No Logic (So Please Believe Me) by raphaela667
J2, R
So, overall, Jared was not especially surprised that he’d fallen in love with Jensen suddenly. He was a little shocked that he’d fallen in love with Jensen. Who was, OK, sort of blindingly pretty, but you got over that once you figured out that he would rather buy new underwear than wash the old ones (sometimes, Jared got annoyed with him and did his laundry, it made sense to him). A lovely cute little story about falling in love with your best friend. About knowing someone. Did I mention how cute it is?

Caught On Tape by taelynhawker
SPN, NC-17
Dean's not sure what's hotter. Porn. Without Plot.... Sam & Dean watching Sam & Dean. Guhhhh


I'd Marry Your Cat Just to Get In the Family by wanttobeatree
SPN, PG-13
Written for woodstarling's prompt 'Dean gives Castiel all his lame pick-up lines and Castiel keeps trying to use them on Sam' over at THE TOTALLY AWESOME SAM/CASTIEL COMMENTFIC MEME. Complete and total WTF?!?! CRACK. OMG, such good crack. Hang on, I need to rest my gut for a sec.


And if you like that one then you might also like Just a Question of Morality by emerald_embers also from the meme for the Castiel discovers texting. Dean ignores his messages, but Sam is too polite to do so prompt. A little less on the crack and little more on the cute schmoop. I said a few weeks ago that I was sad about the complete lack of Sam/Castiel fics out there so this is fucking awesome to me! I'm so enjoying this.

So here is the deal, there was a recent post on spnstoryfinders asking for hurt Dean or something like that. Anyway, the topic interests me and there were a ton of links. I'm going through them. Some are really good. I'm still working through so there may be more to come.


We Belong Together by not_refined
SPN AU, PG-13
Wincest AU. Sam and Dean, growing up and growing closer together in the ordinary world. I'm not sure how I missed posting about this when I read it almost a year ago. But when I stumbled across it again I found it tore me up just as much the second time around. Hauntingly beautiful. Dean being fragile like this makes my heart clinch. I love how wonderful John is to both the boys in this. Anyway, I'm sure most people have read it as not_refined is well known for some really amazing stories. Like the Still Life 'verse. The damage done to Dean only makes him more beautiful. The innocence and struggle of life that make up the fabric of Dean and Sam's life in that story is breathtaking. These two stories just really touch something deep in me.


Nothing Dark by evening_spirit
J2 AU, NC-17
Jared thinks his life sucks (even if he denies feeling bad about). He starts college, which he didn't want and he swears he will not make friends there. But then he meets another student, a boy with emerald eyes, who draws and draws, and draws . . . Jensen is an amazing artist, he's mysteriously shy, and Jared finds himself fascinated to the point of obsession. Can anyone explain to me why stories like this are so immensely intriguing to me? I mean, yes, the writing is good and I like the characters and all that, but why is young, confused Jared and a 'damaged' Jensen so mesmerizing? (And I mean that in terms of 'damaged!Jensen', not as in someone with his disability being damaged, k?) Is it the childlike innocence that somehow can merge and weave seamlessly with mature, adult actions? I honestly don't know why, but stories like this always snag my attention. When they are written well then its a win-win for me - this was, btw, a win-win.


Of Black Dogs and ASL by smokeyhorse
SPN AU, PG, Gen
A miscommunication results in a hurt 10-year-old Dean and a heart-to-heart between Sam and John. AU - deaf!Dean. Schmoop! This is a short little thing, but it is absolutely touching and darling. Little Sam was adorably cute, Dean is more of a concept - and him being deaf is just plain interesting to me, and John is very John, but maybe he'll get a clue in this world. Anyway, I really really wish this were a larger 'verse. The author did the characters great and I love the emotion of the story.


Sleepless Night by prepare4trouble
SPN, PG, Gen
After being injured on a hunt, Dean tries to carry on as normal. Man, I think I might have actually sniffled on the last line. Poor Dean. My only complaint is that it is too short. I just got into it!

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When I Am an Old Man and Live By the Sea by chash
J2, R
A sequel to I Saw Her Today at the Reception, featuring Jensen Ackles at the Williamstown Theater Festival In which they are BOYFRIENDS and Peachus *glomps* them..well, they *are* boyfriends and I wanted to *glomp* them, but whateva! (Oh, and yes, of course read the first one. Dude, its chash- you should read everything, duh.)


Bad Life Choices by bekkis
J2-ish AU, R-ish
College AU. Jared gets dumped by Sandy and feels pretty shitty. So he sleeps around a lot. And then he meets Jensen. Yeah, that's all I got. LOL, this is cute. Its mostly Jared being a great big MANWHORE. And, well as the title says, making bad life choices. He does, however, meet hottie Jensen and there is flirting. And also Cool Danneel!


Clear by vamphile
J2, G
Can you summarize a conversation that’s already this short? Yes - its called TRUFAX schmoop! lol, and it will put a smile on your face.