Man, it feels like ages since I last did a recs post. Probably because I spent way too much time reading all the good fic from big bang. So here are some fics you've all probably already read plus a couple of older ones. As per usual, I'll add them to the main posts.

EDIT: I had to split the au list into three because there so many good fics. Still, what a pain when lj hates me. Does anyone know how to change an lj cut without messing everything up?

There are trillion more fics from there that I want to rec, but that will have to wait for the next time as I do believe I've reached my typing limit.

Jensen/Jeff

Apple Blossom Lake by not_refined
In this AU story Jensen is lost and adrift after his parents death. He travels to their home where he meets neighbour Jeff. The story itself is simple, but the emotions conveyed, through the elegant flashback structure and the great use of language, make it into something all too human and complex. You might need tissues.

Easy ‘verse by

thatotherperv
AU where a seriously fucked-up Jensen meets Jeff for sex and maybe something more that he doesn’t quite understand yet in this dark and dirty tale. I really liked how you discovered Jeff in clues through Jensen’s skewed perspective. “One of them cries for you when you say that the first time you were fucked you were thirteen. She was crying already, but your statement brings forth a fresh sob, and it makes you uncomfortable. Like it's something to cry about. He was eighteen. It was your idea. It didn't hurt and you didn't feel dirty, just kind of. Empty, like.”

It Begins With Two Men…by

issaro
Quick and dirty fic with a toppy Jeff and a trying to play it cool Jensen.

Kept!verse by

tabbyshhh (ongoing)
In this universe Jeff is a billionaire, Jensen is his pampered and protected boyfriend and Jared is one of their bodyguards. The stories are interestingly plotted and fun to read and the characterisations are nicely done. Also features Jared/Tom Welling.

Upon My Liar’s Chair by

nilchance (ongoing)
This is a pre-slash story so far, but if Jeff gets his way…Jensen has an accident on set and Jeff rushes to take care of him.

Jensen/Jared Jensen/Jeff

A Kept Boy by

poisontaster (ongoing)
Intriguing AU slave!fic where Jensen is Jeff’s bodyslave, only Jensen is unsure and frustrated because Jeff just wont use him that way. I’m very much looking forward to seeing where goes.

Courtesan by

phantisma (ongoing)
Richly detailed AU, set in a hybrid of feudal Japan and ancient Rome, where the House of Morgan owns both the beautiful courtesan Jensen and gladiator Jared. While there’s angst, porn and violence aplenty, enough to satisfy even the most prurient interest, there is also a depth of emotion underneath that weaves it all together.

Jared/Jensen Jensen/Chris

Dosvedanya, Mr Darcy by

casspeach
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
US Marshall Jensen has to look after witness Jared in this tightly plotted and suspenseful mystery that will keep you guessing right up until the end. But that’s almost a red herring for the emotional core that this fic is really about. While Jared and Jensen are the foremost ‘pairing’, it’s the Jensen/Chris one that sets the tone, reading almost like a eulogy for the perfect man, and it’s heart wrenching.

Getting together

Long Enough by

arabia764
A soft slow-burn series where a confident Jared eventually woos an uncertain Jensen.

The Eyelash Effect Pt 1 and Pt 2 by

runedgirl
Very funny and coolly stylised story where the boys have an epiphany in a restaurant and realise that just maybe they should be having sex. “A day ago standing in Jensen’s kitchen, holding beers, hanging out would have been normal. But because an eyelash fell onto the cheek of an actor in an Indian restaurant in Vancouver Canada all bets are off.”

The Seven Shirts Of Jared Padalecki by

salixbabylon
This is a cute fic where the boys get together because Jared’s sister makes him wear some really silly t-shirts.

Post SPN

After the Tone by

kashmir1
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Jensen moves to New York after Supernatural ends and tries to get on with his life, and discover himself, while he waits to hear from Jared. This is such an evocative tale, richly written and full of details, where the city itself becomes as important to the story as all the characters. And what great characters they are, everyone that Jensen encounters is as vivid and vibrantly drawn as the boys themselves. I seriously loved this and I can see myself coming back to it time and time again. “October is fast giving way to November and it's evident in the air and the angle of the sun, harsh and bright in the early morning as Jensen makes his way to the theater. He tugs the strap of his bag higher on his shoulder, iPod and the sheaf of papers that are his script, highlighted and scribbled on to within an inch of their lives, secure within. He takes a deep breath as he stands in front of the building where he'll be opening a play as the headliner in six weeks and then straightens his shoulders, opens the door and goes in, head held high.”

Falling In and Out by

crackedbuthappy
This is a sweet but heart-wrenching Jared POV about falling in love with Jensen over and over again.

In an established relationship

Yes Sir (I Don’t Mean Maybe) by

hkath
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Featuring some of the snarkiest, sharpest dialogue and a wonderfully insane plot about Jared and Jensen parenting a strange robot-baby in order to be allowed to adopt, this is quite possibly the funniest fic ever! “Everything went smoothly until they got to the checkout line, where six different flavours of beef jerky were sitting in a large tiered plastic display, waiting to blow Jensen's mind. He'd never been more excited about a meat product in his entire life, and that included those Schneiders lunch packs his mom would sometimes send him to school with on special occasions, like when he'd been especially good, or a distant relative had died or something.”

AU

Any Road Will Get You There (How Jensen and Jared Didn’t Meet) by

_doodle
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Adorable story where Jared and Jensen manage to fall in love without ever having met one another. It’s fleshed out with fantastic supporting characters, including a wonderfully grouchy David Boreanaz, and cool multi-media pictures and links to illustrate the on-line conversations. Very sweet.

Do I Seem Bulletproof To You? by

fleshflutter
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Quite rightly, this epic fic has been hailed everywhere. It’s fantastic. Out-of-work actor Jared, takes a job looking after high-price hooker Jensen in a story that has the perfect amount of humour, angst and hot sex. “Jensen is so gorgeous that Jared is almost glad that he's so badly hung over because seeing this guy for the first time without some haze of headache and grogginess to dampen the effect could probably cause Jared's head to explode. That speculation leads him to wonder if perhaps Jensen is already bringing out the crazy in him.”

Fourth Wall by

raina_at
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
This is a gripping murder mystery where flashback, narrative and text combine to reveal the history between Jared and Jensen as much as the murder plot.

Good Girls Don’t, But I Do by

dollydolittle
This is a really fun and funny version of the film ‘Sorority Boys’. Jensen, Mike Rosenbaum and Christian ‘ugliest girl in the world’ Kane are the boys forced to crossdress so they can hide in a women’s sorority house - where they meet an amazing group of girls, ‘Jenny’ falls for frat-boy Jared and they figure out who really is the villain of the piece.

If I Recall Correctly, You Mentioned A Conflict of Interests by

keepaofthecheez
Excellent gaming AU for the inner geek. Jared’s a slutty games reviewer and Jensen is an earnest designer in over the course of 40K words they’ll meet, fall in love, suffer heartbreak, have sex and create a game called ‘Supernatural’ that I really want to play. This is richly plotted with great characterisations (the Danneel here is awesome). “The guy started a bit, an unbelievably sweet flush creeping up his cheeks as he turned, looking like he’d already forgotten Jared even existed. Jared couldn’t really figure out why that was cute, too. At least, not until the man reached up a hand and rubbed it nervously through his close-cropped hair. “I’m kinda…well, it’s just that I’m not really ready…this is my first time, so I’m not really sure…” He trailed off with a sudden self-deprecating laugh, hesitantly meeting Jared’s amusement. “Geez, TMI. You probably meant what floor, huh?””

Into His Hand by

drvsilla
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Evocative and intricately worded AU where Jared and Jensen meet on the competitive bull riding circuit.

Last Of The Romantics by

balefully
This is an endearing and delightful J2 version of ‘Sabrina’. Jared’s the son of the chauffer for the wealthy Ackles family. For as long as he can remember, he’s been in love with their adopted daughter Sandy…

Late Night Double Feature by

vorpalblades
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
One of my favourite stories. The universe the author created was so full and vibrant, the characters so well drawn and the dialogue so sharp and funny that I was truly sad when I reached the end and realised there was no more. Jared gets a summer job at a cinema and comes to know the rest of the staff that just happens to include one Jensen Ackles. “Welcome, worms, to Starlight Cinemas, your home away from home for the next three months. If you are here, that means one of three things. One, your mommy and daddy didn’t want you running under foot all summer and forced you to get a job. Two, we’re the only place who called you back when you sent out your undoubtedly impressive resume. Or three, you’re just a loser who won’t leave. It’s okay, we still accept you. You’re family here.”

Life Is Like A Song by

tabbyshhh
This is a long read that’s engrossing right from the start. The story starts when Jensen is fostered by the Padalecki family and from there we get to watch how the relationship between him and middle son Jared grows and develops. What I really liked about the characterisation here is that we’ve got a Jensen who has most definitely been knocked around by life, but who is also strong and resilient rather than completely broken, and a Jared that really knows what he wants. Mama & Papa Padalecki are also particularly delightful. In fact, the whole piece is really lovely. “Jensen isn’t really what Jared expects. He’s tall, and really kind of skinny, with a girly face to go with his name. He speaks really, really quietly, so sometimes it’s hard to hear him, and he always calls Jared’s mom ma’am and his dad sir, even after they tell him not to. He also doesn’t eat much, which Jared finds kind of strange, but Jensen’s always happy to pass on his left over dessert to Jared. Jared thinks he likes Jensen the best out of the kids his parents have fostered so far.”

Nosce Te Ipsum by

rei_c
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Cerebral and mysterious - this is a truly fascinating and visceral read. The plot is something like Jared leads Jensen on a journey of self-discovery, but deeper things are always at play.

Not Perfect But Striving To Be by

jeyhawk
Sweet fic where fireman Jensen falls for mechanic/dancer Jared.

Of Dice and Jen(sen) by

epeeblade
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Jared and Jensen are university students who come together due to their shared love of role-playing games in this adorably geeky and epic AU. The interplay between the story and the RPG within the story work fabulously well to drive the plot and characters along and the whole story feels really feels unique.

Open Mike Night At the Freemont by

audrarose
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
This is a hurt/comfort fic to max. Successful sculptor Jared meets a pretty broken Jensen. Through a slow and beautifully drawn out reveal, their stories are told and their lives entangle. The characters, atmosphere and tone are all so vivid and work really well. “When the guy nodded toward Sadie the light hit his cheek, and Jared noticed the faint spider-web trace of scars over his left cheek-bone and temple, disappearing into his hairline. Jensen looked away immediately.”

Rules of Engagement by

siubhlach
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
I had the immense pleasure of reading this as it was being written, but even then it didn’t prepare me for what a thrill-laden, dark and twisted tale it would end up being - definitely not for the faint of heart. It’s a captivating story of how a cruel and possessive Jared, filled with plans and secrets, hires hooker Jensen for his amusement. I love it, but please read the warnings before you proceed!

Single Male Seeking Same by

jenadamson
Two previously straight men come together thanks to a personals ad in this sweet and evocative tale that’s loosely based on the film ‘Kissing Jessica Stein’.

Spin The Light To Gold by

belyste
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Effortlessly enjoyable epic where Jared and Jensen meet while working as camp counsellors one summer. Sweet and lovely.

The Seahorse by

memphis86
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
If you’re only going to read one mpreg fic, this should be it. It’s adorable and funny and sad and schmoopy, all in the very best way and watching the relationship develop between Jared and Jensen is a real delight. The story starts when Dr. Jensen does his psychiatrist friend a favour by giving an exam to a man claiming to be pregnant…“"Padalecki." A young man answers. He's sitting on the exam table, wearing the same paper-thin gown all Jensen's patients have to wear. But the thing is, all of Jensen's patients are women, and so it makes sense for said paper-thin gown to have the opening in the front instead of the back like typical paper-thin hospital gowns.”

These Opposite Sides On Which We Fall by

jazalove and

seventhpage
Entertaining and fun story where washed-up singer Jensen gets a gig as the opening act for touring megastar Jared. A history between the two boys means a rocky path at first, but just maybe Jensen will be able to forgive and forget.

Two-Spirits by

slashboyz
Disgraced soldier Jensen finds his place, destiny and love with a Native American tribe in this richly detailed period piece. The enjoyable series is rounded out by a fabulous supporting-player Michael Rosenbaum.

Veterans Of the Psychic Wars by

kalireynn and

kellwyntar
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
This is an amazingly detailed and well thought-out sci-fi AU that really draws you in to the universe created. It’s a world where some people have psychic powers, bondings occur and they’re under attack from vicious aliens. It’s also very compelling. “Jay blinked. Jen was scary intense physically, but as far as his psychic awareness went, it was like he just wasn't there. He wasn't used to Guardians. He wasn't sure he liked it. "I didn't," he stammered. "It was, uh." He paused, not quite wanting to look like a snitch on his first day, and suddenly aware that Christopher was now invisible, manifesting a psionic talent Jay had never even heard of.”

Sequels

And Her Lips Were Cherry Red by

jeyhawk (sequel to Heaven’s Just A Sin Away)
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Enthralling and plotty sequel that sees psychic Jared put his talents to use for the government and the toll that takes on his personal life.

Silence = Death by

benitle (part of the Blended And Blessed ‘verse)
Written for

spn_j2_bigbang
Another wonderful, and epic, addition to the series. In this story, Jared and Jensen come out to Jared’s family. It’s painful and funny and touching and also completely unexpected in parts. I really like the sense of confusion Jensen feels at trying to understand the strangers that make up Jared’s family, that’s so true to life.

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