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lexzilla ([personal profile] lexzilla) wrote2008-11-28 05:08 pm
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J2 Recs

This set of recs took a little longer than intended and ended up being pretty long, but I'm not going to complain that there are so many great J2 fic writers out there :D

Some are new. Some are old. I'll add them in to the main lists over the weekend.


JARED/JENSEN/CHRIS

Know You In The Dark by [livejournal.com profile] jadedpen 
Jared gets jealous of Jensen and Chris’ previous relationship, so Jensen makes a claim that they need to test. This has a wonderful combination of dirty porn and emotional tenderness. “Which doesn’t matter so much, really, except for how Jensen knows so much more than that. Knows what Chris’s hands feel like on his bare skin, on his cock, in his ass. And Jared can never quite forget it. Never really stop wondering if Jen misses it, misses him”

Trust by [livejournal.com profile] privilegedesire 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] slashfest 
There are great dynamics between the boys in this fic, where Jensen lets himself trust his lovers and follow their orders. Plus the porn is hot.


JENSEN/JEFF

He’s Like My Disco by [livejournal.com profile] poisontaster 
Erotic fic where virgin-at-gay-sex Jensen is really tempting Jeff.

Sex Corps Verse by [livejournal.com profile] epeeblade 
This is a wonderfully written Sci-fi AU ‘verse, that instantly throws you into its world. A world which is rich with detail but also full of mystery and works so well because the word-building never strays from creating the internal logic of the ‘verse. The main story is that Jensen is a submissive that has been assigned to the Sex Core branch of the army and is on assignment with Captain Morgan, but we also get to see stories that show the whys and when around this.


J3

If two's company and three's a crowd, I'll always vote for a crowded house by [livejournal.com profile] siubhlach 
Slutty!Jensen. Toppy!Jared. Toppy!Jeff. Could you want anything more in a fic? Nope. This is perfectly porntastic and I’m not just saying that because it was written for me :D

It’s All In The Preparation and Connections by [livejournal.com profile] number_78 
The first story is about Jared preparing Jensen for a visit to Jeff and the second is about what happens when they finally get there. I’ll give you a clue – it’s sex.

Neapolitan by [livejournal.com profile] splashpink 
Jared calls Jeff to tell him all about the naught things he’s doing to Jensen. “It had taken him and Jeff the best part of a year to ease Jensen into this aspect of their sex life. Jensen had been a breasts and legs guy since Sally Green in high school. Sleeping with a man had been a change. Sleeping with two had been a revelation. Sleeping with two men who happened to like tying each other up had taken a little longer to get to grips with. A pity really, because no one submitted quite as beautifully as Jensen did.”

Pretty Tied Up by [livejournal.com profile] tabbyshhh 
Incredibly hot fic that’s still full of emotional intensity. Jared likes to watch Jensen be at Jeff’s mercy. “He’s not sure if he can take this, almost wishes he’d never agreed to it. It’s not really the kinkiest thing they’ve ever done, the fact that there’s three of them to start with makes the most vanilla sex somehow….a lot less vanilla. So Jared wanting to watch Jeff and Jensen together wasn’t much of a surprise, it’s something they’ve done before. Jared’s not ashamed of the fact that he has voyeuristic tendencies and Jeff likes to be watched. The bondage though? That part’s new.”


GETTING TOGETHER

A Room With You In It by [livejournal.com profile] dontyouwaitup 
This is a long, satisfying story about how the boys eventually realise they’re made for each other following on from Jared’s split with Sandy. What makes this so good is that things aren’t always perfect - there’s awkwardness and fumbling and sharp snarky banter – so when they eventually do work out, it’s that much sweeter.

Accidents Happen by [livejournal.com profile] causeways 
Adorable schmoopy goodness fic. Jensen accidentally falls asleep in Jared’s bed and the next morning Jared accidentally kisses Jensen awake.

Cover by [livejournal.com profile] nevcolleil 
Jensen’s freaked out because he may be a little horny for his co-star and that’s a big no-no in TVland. This is warm and funny but with that tiny touch of angst that just keeps it feeling real.

Creeping Around In My Head by [livejournal.com profile] lazy_daze 
This fic is sweet and sexy and exactly how I want to picture the boys at home. It’s a story about how Jared never realised how hard it would be to resist the Ackles charm once they started living together. “He'd never noticed the effort he'd spent every day walling off that part of his mind that fixated on the curve of Jensen's lip and the smattering of freckles on his ears and the stretch of his shirt across broad shoulders; hadn't noticed that he could finally rest when he got home, however briefly, just time to himself where he didn't have to worry about not-thinking about Jensen.”

Here To The Left Of You by [livejournal.com profile] nu_breed 
Jensen moves in with Jared and then things get complicated when realisations, mechanics and Fight Club get involved. This fic has such a great Jared voice, its impossible not to love him. “He takes a look back at Jensen, asleep on the couch. He's... God. He's so fucking gorgeous, and Jared doesn't know why he didn't guess what was happening before now. He'd loved Sandy, that's why, but he knows now what she meant by "There's someone else, isn't there?" He'd told her time and time again the "Jared Padalecki's a cheating douche" rumours were a load of bullshit, but she said it wasn't anything to do with that. That it was something else, someone else, and Jared hadn't known what she'd meant. Until now.”

How To Avoid Falling For Your Co-star, Roommate And / Or Best Friend by [livejournal.com profile] apostrophee 
Funny, sweet and made even more interesting by the formatting where emails, to do lists, not to do lists and notebook pages are intermingled with the text. They work really well in conveying the effort Jared and Jensen put into not getting together once they become roommates. “So Jared goes on and on for a moment telling the crowd why he misses Jensen and before he knows it he’s telling them how they talked on the phone for like an hour the day before yesterday, but what he really means is that they talked on the phone for three hours yesterday, and one hour earlier that morning, and the only reason that they hung up so soon was because Jensen had an appointment with a dermatologist. Apparently he had some sort of allergic reaction to some prosthetics and broke out in hives.”

Computer Verse by [livejournal.com profile] splashpink 
This is an amusing and downright adorable series where Jared uses Google to help him woo and screw Jensen – enhanced with suitably funny pictures and screen prints.

Incriminating Evidence by [livejournal.com profile] timewillbe 
When Jared gets Jensen to move in with him, he ‘accidentally’ searches through his things and finds out some things about Jensen that he just can’t let go of. This is really engrossing with its great pacing and unique twist on the boys move in together story. Also, it’s really not hard to relate to Jared’s curiosity and that believability can’t help but draw the reader in. “Jensen only shrugs, rubs a palm roughly across his chin and then drops his hand to pick up his fork. It's like a silent language that Jared's had to learn over the past couple years. Jensenese. All these physical cues and tics that say more than Jensen ever actually manages with actual words. Even after months apart, Jared can still read it, still understand it. That's comforting. Or possibly disturbing depending on who he asks.”

It Went Like This by [livejournal.com profile] renjifan 
Funny fic where Jared manages to unconsciously woo Jensen despite his proclivity for releasing gas in confined spaces. There’s also a scene-stealing cameo from the Rosenbaum, likable beard Danneeel and tales of filming Friday 13th.

Item: Two Lips, Indifferent Red… by [livejournal.com profile] candygramme 
Once Jared starts noticing Jensen’s lips, he finds he really can’t stop in this cute fic.

Go Fish by [livejournal.com profile] glasz_housez 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] cracktastic_j2 
Laugh out loud funny crackfic. Jared decides Jensen needs more stuff in his room so Jensen buys a goldfish bowl. Then there are fish. “That noise Jensen's making? Totally a squeal. It's the love child between a dolphin and a sea monkey. And yes, Jensen knows sea monkeys don't make noise, but he can't figure out how a dolphin gets on land and mates with a regular monkey, and therefore, it must be a sea monkey. "EEaagggaaghheee!" That's not something human vocal cords evolved to create. And he can't manage anything more coherent. Squirming like a worm on hot blacktop is the kind of base reflex that overrides all higher functions.”

Like Sugar On My Tongue by [livejournal.com profile] crackedbuthappy 
This is so delightful. Jared bakes when he’s stressed and he’s been doing a lot of it since Jensen has moved into his place. I happily spent the whole time reading this imagining Jared bouncing round a kitchen, covered in flour and sprinkles.

Probably by [livejournal.com profile] memphis86 
Any fic that makes you love both Chad and his foul mouthed Nana has got to be good. And pretty damn funny. After Jensen moves into Jared’s place, he comes out by explaining that he’s gone for Robert Downey Jnr..

Side By Side In This Gentle Descent by [livejournal.com profile] finn21 
Jensen gets confused about his feelings for Jared after they move in together and Jared starts exploring his sexuality following his break up with Sandy. This has a really nice gentle feel to it but still manages to capture the joyfulness of boys bantering.

Sweet Talk by [livejournal.com profile] dark_reaction 
There’s great back and forth banter in this fic about Jared & Jensen taking a day trip to a lake, along with an almost scene-stealing Rosenbaum and Welling, along with some really smoking sexing and boys in swimsuits.

The One Where Mayhem Saves the Day...Sort Of by [livejournal.com profile] riverofnara 
Disarmingly cute tale of Chad’s POV of Jared maybe going gay for Jensen.

Warm Milk and Excedrin PM by [livejournal.com profile] lazy_daze 
Schmoopy cuddling fic loosely based on the best nap ever episode of friends. It’s so damn adorable. “For all they've spent so many hours with each other over the past three years, there are some things you only lean about a person when you live with them, see them in the morning and evening, when they're gearing up and winding down. Jensen's pretty cranky in the morning, which Jared finds hilarious and secretly adorable, but annoyingly placid in the evenings just when Jared's wearing thin. They work, though, the two of them in one house. Really work. It's kind of awesome.”

Wherein Jared Is Totally and Completely Secure in His Sexuality, Thanks. and The One Where Jensen Rises To The Occasion by [livejournal.com profile] keepaofthecheez 
Jared’s clueless. Jensen’s hot. And both boys are fantastically entertaining to read.

You’re Up Against Never Being Right by [livejournal.com profile] marishna 
Adorable Jensen in moves in with Jared story. In this one Jensen is gay and single and may just have a bit of a crush on him roommate. Jared is recently single, hasn’t had sex in a while and hits on Jensen when he’s drunk.


HIATUS & HOLIDAY


IDK, My BFF Jensen by [livejournal.com profile] mediaville 
Funny and playful story about the boys sort of flirting over text messages and late night phone calls. So enjoyable.


JEALOUSY

Jealousy (or “The Infamous Plan of One Jensen Ross Ackles”) by [livejournal.com profile] _leafy (jealous Jared)
Jensen comes up with some really lame plans to make Jared jealous because he thinks it would be hot. This fic made me giggle. “But then there were times when Jensen wished, if only for a passing moment, that he could do something that would drive his boyfriend up the wall with jealousy. Why? Mainly because it'd be fun. And a possessive Jared would be hot as hell, Jensen was quite sure of that. But mostly because it'd be fun.”

trust me not to think (and not to sleep around) by [livejournal.com profile] audrarose (jealous Jared)
Jared feels jealous when he watches Steve Carlson put hands on his Jensen in a bar in Vancouver. The emotions conveyed in Jared’s POV thoughts are so perfectly intense and needy and they really do feel justified enough to give the fic a really solid base.

Watch As We Fall by [livejournal.com profile] pocketfullof (jealous Jared)
Jared starts rescuing Jensen from strange men in bars, or so he thinks. Really Jared starts cock-blocking Jensen from handsome pick-ups. Jared’s obliviousness is so endearing and you’ve got to love a Jensen who can just roll with it until Jared has his epiphany. “It's only, it's been happening a lot more, this thing where Jensen's such a nice guy, incapable of telling some dude to fucking back off, that Jensen keeps ending up crowded into corners and leaned over against bars, as guys so clearly size up his mouth and his ass, and he never does anything about it.”


PORN

American Appeal by [livejournal.com profile] la_folle_allure 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] padackles_1001 
If you like pretty objectified Jensen from Jared’s POV fics, then this is one for you. I find it ridiculously hot. Jared buys Jensen a pair of teeny shorts and then gets him to try them on during a party at Tom Welling’s house. “God, the shorts had fit like a second skin. Jared could barely breathe as the olive green material wrapped around his ass, as the black stripe went on to emphasize just how perfect the curve was. He fastened the shorts low low low on Jensen’s hips, mouth watering as the fabric pulled tightly across his visible bulge, restricting a great deal of his movement. Jared could honestly not recall a more arousing sight.”

I’m Growing Fond Of You by [livejournal.com profile] wanttobeatree 
Cock competition fic! Jared makes a bet that Jensen is more a grower than a shower. Hilarious, dorky, awkward - they are such perfect boys in this.

Souvenir by [livejournal.com profile] lazy_daze 
Jensen picks up a souvenir on the set of Ten Inch Hero which leads to dirty hot kilt!porn.


TOPPY JARED/BOTTOM JENSEN

Painted And Pretty by [livejournal.com profile] mickeym 
Jared catches Jensen all donned up in ladies underwear and likes it in this vivid fic that’s more emotive then the description suggests. “Heat of a different sort spreading through him, burning his cheeks when Jared's eyes linger on the corset, cinching his waist into something smaller, more delicate. Heat spiking when Jared steps closer, hands coming up to touch, burning through the silky-satin fabric. Trying to span his waist. Soft words right against his ear, Jared's eyes holding his in the mirror. Can it go tighter?”

We Killed It (All Night) by [livejournal.com profile] pez_gurl 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] j2_spn_100days 
Jensen needs to get fucked, Sandy is an enabler and Jared has the best cock in this all kinds of hot fic. “Jensen needs to be fucked. It’s just that simple. He needs someone to shove him onto his hands and knees and hold him down while they pound into him, too little lube, too much friction and he wants it to hurt.”


POST SPN

In Production by [livejournal.com profile] reccea 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
This is such a great ride - full of gentle realisations, intimate details, unhurried characterisations and an over-riding sense of comfort. Ten years after Supernatural finished, Jared’s marriage to Sandy is falling apart so he takes a break to hang out on set, in Paris, with Jensen. “The truth is, Jensen's changed more than he has, Jared's pretty sure. The fine lines around his eyes aren't as fine as they used to be, and there's gray peppered in his light hair, if you looked close enough. He's still gorgeous, maybe more so than before. Getting older looks more like maturing on Jensen, like he's just been growing into who he meant to be, not that he's leaving behind the glory of his youth. It figures, really, that forty suits Jensen.”


AU

Be My Baby by [livejournal.com profile] titheniel 
A J2 version of Dirty Dancing with Jensen as ‘Baby’ and Jared as ‘Johnny’. Does anything more need to be said? “It was the summer of 1963. Before the Beatles came, before president Kennedy was shot. It was the summer of Jensen’s last year as UT student, when everyone in his family still called him Baby and it didn’t occur to him to mind, when he couldn’t wait to get his hands on his major, and when he still thought the only man he’d ever feel connected to would be his dad.”

Behind The Curtain by [livejournal.com profile] renjifan 
An enjoyable story with really good characterisations and a neat plot. Jared’s an acting student with a crush on his teacher by day and a phone sex operator by night.

Cross Wired by [livejournal.com profile] feisty_red 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] herogetstheguy 
Exciting J2 version of the ‘Terminator’. This has a great blockbuster action scenes and the romance between man and machine works surprisingly well and really evolves and fits into the story. “The guy stands tall and unmoving, like a mighty statue towering over the other patrons in the café. He’s the perfect combination of boyish charm, hard-packed muscle and sex on legs. Jensen wants to devour him on the spot. He arches an eyebrow and cants his head down to stare at the guy through the curve of his lashes, as he challenges the stranger with a coy smile.”

Dirt On Our Uniforms by [livejournal.com profile] beckaandzac 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
Jared and Jensen meet and fall in love at an elite prep school in this genuinely lovely fic. There’s plot-a-plenty, sharp-as-a-tack dialogue and a really well fleshed out cast of supporting characters.

Eyes On Me by [livejournal.com profile] dea_liberty 
Jensen helps club-boy Jared get ready work. Porn ensues.

Feeling Is Freedom by [livejournal.com profile] arlad 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] herogetstheguy 
Surprisingly moving J2 version of the film ‘Equilibrium’. The story has a great mix of action and drama, which are blended seamlessly to drive along the narrative and keep the reader hooked. In a dystopian universe feelings are forbidden and Jensen is one of those that police the populace. Things change when he meets rebel Jared.

Getting Dressed In the Dark by [livejournal.com profile] sazzlette 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
Epic school-aged story where Jensen’s dad gets involved with Jared’s mom and when they all move in together the bustle and flow of family dynamics changes the boys’ relationship in ways they could never foresee. The well-rounded supporting cast really help flesh out the universe and make it all the more believable.

Half Truths And Whole Lies by [livejournal.com profile] rocketbalm 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
Jensen is an ex- newsman with a secret and Jared’s been hired to co-write his biography in this story, which manages to be by turn dark and intense but also touching and heartfelt. I loved how Jensen's mystery is drawn out through Jared and how the discovery of the secrets relates to their growth as a couple. “After he had agreed to the contract, Jared couldn’t help but wonder whether he should keep or kill Sam. If Ackles was half the asshole the papers said he was then the job would be six months of hell. On the other hand, the man was as talented as he was beautiful and Jared was pretty sure he could happily sit and listen to his voice read the phone book much less recount, first hand, some of the most compelling and news-worthy stories of the last six years.”

Homework!verse by [livejournal.com profile] thenyxie 
Hot and dirty AU series where student Jared and teacher Jensen get together. Featuring lots and lots and lots of kinks played out by a toppy!Jensen and subby!Jared.

Old Hideaway by [livejournal.com profile] ivy03 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
This is a really fun read. New camp counselor Jared meets his very pretty colleague, sailing counselor Jensen.

Regaining Sense by [livejournal.com profile] astri13 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
Tense and suspenseful, this fic really works as a thriller. A blind and bitter Jensen is drawn back into the FBI by ex-boyfriend and agent Jared. Together they have to deal with explosions, moles and rekindling their relationship, all while trying to catch the bad guys. “Sixteen steps to the bathroom sink. Toothbrush on the far left, toothpaste right next to it and the shaving cream on the far right – Jensen learned the hard way not to mix them up. Mechanically, he goes through his morning routine, the tips of his fingers guiding him wherever he needs to be.”

Relax, It’s Just Sex by [livejournal.com profile] enoughoflove 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
Hot story where Jared follows his friend Chad into the world of gay internet porn and meets fellow performer Jensen. Jared’s sexual curiosity and the tentative friendship he develops with Jensen works really well.

Shine On by [livejournal.com profile] estei 
An unexpected story, filled with wants and regrets, about the boys getting second chances in life. After a painful break-up earlier in their lives, Jared and Jensen meet again when Jared is hired to do PR for director Jensen.

Someone You Might Have Been by [livejournal.com profile] fleshflutter (ongoing)
An exciting spy-story that’s full of perfect plot twists and turns. The Jared in this story is so three-dimensional, that it’s impossible not to feel along with him every step of the way.

South China Sea by [livejournal.com profile] tabaqui 
Gorgeously written Vietnam war AU that manages to capture the horror of the situation without ever veering towards exploitation. “Like a pack of discouraged dogs, the squad moved up off the road, jostling and staring, Simmons still shouting. JT stayed. JT was down on one knee in the mud, his fingers to the old man's throat but fuck, he was gone. Half his face was gone and JT's hand was shaking so hard he couldn't have felt a pulse if there'd been one there to feel.”

Stuck On Delete by [livejournal.com profile] matchstickmen 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
This is so vibrant and entertaining, much like the characters the story is about. Jared is in a punk rock band. Jensen is their sometime photographer, sometime merchandise seller and all time oddball.

Sweet Dreams Remain by [livejournal.com profile] dark_reaction 
A raw, but still soft, slice of life fic featuring bartender Jensen and lawyer/customer Jared - their relationship played out through the cocktails that Jensen chooses to make. This is beautifully written.

Tall, Dark & Not Bad Looking by [livejournal.com profile] chash 
Adorable story that will leave you with a big goofy smile on your face. Jared finds himself amongst the twenty-five contestants competing for the affections of Miss Right on The Bachelorette. He does find love, just not with the person he’s supposed to. “Chad has been on his back about his failure to date again ever since he and Sandy broke up. Only when Chad says "date" he mostly means "get laid," and when Jared says "date" he mostly means "have a meaningful connection with another human being that also involves sex." After months, Jared finally got Chad to understand the distinction as much as he's capable of. Which is when Chad suggests Jared goes on The Bachelorette.”

The Fortress Of A High Mind by [livejournal.com profile] dark_reaction 
Interesting and unusual school AU. Jared and Jensen both go to a posh prep school where they are bitter enemies and somehow this translates into sexual tension.

The Learning Curve At Wakefield High by [livejournal.com profile] aynslee 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
Sweet story, where both boys are particularly adorable, that manages to avoid being too schmoopy. “His skin isn’t ruddy like that of all those seasoned principals that Jared’s known — it’s smooth and pale, and his shirt is starched, and it obviously didn’t come from the bargain rack at Wal-Mart. His hair is short with just a touch of gel, and he can’t be much older than Jared. Jared wants to ask how old he is, and where he came from, and how the hell he ended up at Wakefield, but those aren’t things he can blurt out, so he bites his lip while Mr. Ackles putters around the rest of his classroom.”

The Mindless Euthanasia of a Kiss by [livejournal.com profile] arlad 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] j2_spn_100days 
I really like the style of this story, the way it bounces back and forth between the past and the present. It’s a smart way to tell their epic love story, of meeting as kids and at various periods thereafter, by not giving too much away too soon.

This Ain't A Wagering Game by [livejournal.com profile] siubhlach 
Sweet(ish) little Jared is a chess-playing prodigy thrown into making a wager with Jensen that he doesn’t quite understand. This is superdirtyhot as well as being a really interesting story. “He’d won his first ever game with that board and he still remembered the flushed pride mingled with a rising excitement that had coursed through him at the moment that he’d realised his tactics had worked and he couldn’t lose. Nowadays he won virtually all of his games, the unbeaten junior world champion for the last five years. He’d never admitted to anyone that he would trade in all those victories to experience just another few seconds of that heady accomplishment.”

To Wake A Captive Dreamer by [livejournal.com profile] sophie_448 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
I love the way the author wrote the prologue and epilogue as a fairy-tale wrap-around. Bad things happen to Jensen but they’re softened and removed by having them told in that way. The main story details his recovery from a frozen boy to someone who can be in love. “The wizard meant to kill the prince, but when he looked upon him he was overcome with lust. He resembled the king greatly. With a howl of rage and despair, the wizard forced the prince to lie with him. The prince was untouched and he begged the wizard to show mercy, but the wizard refused to relent. He finally left the prince broken and despairing on the ground.”

True Colours by [livejournal.com profile] munibunny 
This is a gentle and delicately handled tale about business man Jensen falling for Jared, his mentally challenged gardener. Loosely based on the film ‘Tim’.

Wet Dreams by [livejournal.com profile] munibunny 
I loved the devise of having Jared's fantasies interrupt the narrative of this sweet tale about lifeguard Jared getting a crush on early morning swimmer Jensen. “He’s not even holding his breath waiting for Jensen to reappear, dry and dressed once again. Why should he? He waves feebly from his chair and feels a funny little tingle in his stomach when Jensen turns to acknowledge him. When he looks back down to the pool, George is gazing at him with one eyebrow raised and he has to turn away to get his game face back on”

What You See On The Outside Isn’t Always What You’ll Find Within by [livejournal.com profile] arabia764 
This is a fantastically crafted story. Set in some unknown period, slavery is slowly being outlawed. Jensen Ackles rescues Jared Padalecki and has a business proposition for him. At its heart this is a love story, but its also brutal, melancholy and messy. The supporting players are all as vividly drawn as the main players and I think what makes it most impressive, is that one of these, who is almost the driving force of the story, is a character that you never even see.

When You Care Enough To Hit Send Colleage!AU by [livejournal.com profile] chash 
A gleeful and charming series featuring neurotic college boy Jensen and his younger more out-going boyfriend Jared. Also features some of the best titles ever. “He thinks about it all through trying to brush the taste of stale beer out of his mouth (he does that for about ten minutes before deciding that his gums will start bleeding before it works), but he still can't come up with a way to ask about the whole love thing without sounding like a girl or a commitment-phobe. And he's pretty sure that in the course of their relationship so far, Jared's thought he's both of those, possibly at the same time, so Jensen doesn't want to encourage him. He just wants to know.”

Working Out the Tension and Holding Out For More by [livejournal.com profile] offtheceiling 
Jensen is a slutty cheerleader with his sights set on new football player Jared. Of course he gets his man. Then they have smoking hot sex.

You Go To My Head by [livejournal.com profile] ras_elased 
Written for [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_bigbang 
Atmospheric fic set during the depression. The period details are richly evoked and perfectly match the slow burn of the boys’ relationship and the reveal of their stories.

Your Brains Are No Match For My Tractorbeam by [livejournal.com profile] chash 
This is a damn awesome story, hilariously funny, endearingly sweet and a joy to read. It’s a J2 version of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ with Jensen as the science geek and Jared as the pretty and popular neighbour he gets a crush on. If you don’t love this, you may be dead inside. “He's a nerd. There's no denying this; honestly, he doesn't want to deny this. His mother will sometimes tell him that nerds are in, in a kind of worried, encouraging way, but that's not why Jensen doesn't mind being one. He doesn't care about being in. He cares about living a happy life, and being a really ridiculously advanced physicist and nerd is an important part of that happy life, because he's validated by getting awards.”


Happy weekend!

[identity profile] tru-faith-lost.livejournal.com 2008-11-28 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay, thank you. I was totally looking for a good method of procrastination! Now I haz fic to read! Whee! Sadly, I've read almost none of these. I do not lie when I say I don't read much. LOL.

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-28 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Hee. That was me yesterday. I was supposed to work on my xmas exchange fic, but re-read most of these instead so I could 'check them' :D

[identity profile] ulysses3-de.livejournal.com 2008-11-28 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Not good, definitely not good.

You just made my Saturday. *headdesk* I need to do housework and work on my thesis *argh*

You're evil! ;)

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Mwah ha ha <-- That's my evil laugh.

Maybe you could skip the housework & then reward yourself with one fic for every half an hour of study? That's the kind of lame-ass method I'd use.

[identity profile] hoveringon.livejournal.com 2008-11-28 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
There's a lot that I haven't read, thank you!! <333

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
You're welcome hon. You can sit and enjoy them while you feel smug about your exam :D

[identity profile] ejayye.livejournal.com 2008-11-28 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, my God. I HAVE TWO, YES TWO ESSAYS DUE NEXT WEEK. I CAN'T BE DISTRACTED... *facepalm* thankyou.

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
*g* That made me laugh.

I'm not sure that it's physically possible to deny yourself good J2 fic, even if you do have a lot on. Let me know how the attempt goes :-P

[identity profile] siubhlach.livejournal.com 2008-11-28 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude! It's a rec list of epic proportions! I am impressed with your ability to procrastinate as a valid writing-avoidance tactic

:D

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
I know! I told you that I'm a genius at being lazy. RESULT.

(I shall not mention how much effort this took as it ruins the whole thing - denial is my friend)

[identity profile] siubhlach.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 12:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I do like the way you rewrite reality to fit with your world view :D

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
They are mad skills & I have them
ext_2984: Dean reads Supernatural (Default)

[identity profile] jellicle.livejournal.com 2008-11-28 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Have you seen [livejournal.com profile] chash's J2/The Office fic? And the new one, based on a book? She has awesome J2 fics!

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
She really really does. I haven't read those two, so thank you. I shall scamper off in a little while to check them out.

[identity profile] moorspede.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
I loved "Your Brains are no match", and "Someone You Might Have Been" is just wonderful. Did I see scifi in your recs? *laughs*

Lots here, can't wait to get started. Thank you muchly!

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Ahhh. You got me. It's not my fault though. I blame the author for being ridiculously good and making me like a fic that has a spaceship in it. Damn *g* If I start watching star trek next, please shoot me.


[identity profile] moorspede.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
HIjol, it's Klingon for Beam me up!

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Hee. What's klingon for 'no more sci-fi for you, young lady'?

Are you going to see the new film when it comes out?

[identity profile] moorspede.livejournal.com 2008-11-30 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
Ha, I was once on a bus going through France and saw a signpost saying we were entering Jean Luc Picard's home town *laughs*

I think I'm pretty much a failure as a Trekkie. Joss and Sorkin! Yeah, if it gets decent reviews I'll watch it *s*

Just going to make some earl grey tea, hot...

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-12-05 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Hee. That's geektastically cool. I wanna see a picture...

Can I have some coffee whilst your up? *g*

[identity profile] kinkynicky.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 11:43 am (UTC)(link)
I kind of love you in huge amounts. Seems like every time I reach the bottom of your list, you post another one! It's like a magic refilling glass of J2 goodness.

Ignore me, I'm giddy from the LIST.

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
*g* That's the best metaphor. You know I'm going to steal it for my title next time I do a recs post...

[identity profile] yehwellwhatever.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
There are some great recs here! I'm gonna start going through them all now.

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
YAY. It's the best way to spend the weekend :D

Ooh. Nicely spotted. Thanks hon. Should be fixed now.

[identity profile] yehwellwhatever.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
It is, isn't it? I may or may not have like 100 tabs open in Firefox at the moment.

You're welcome :)

[identity profile] yehwellwhatever.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Quite a few, yes :D
Most of them are from your reclists ;)

[identity profile] winterweathered.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, this made me happy - and I saved a bunch to read on the plane! Thanks.

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
*g* I'm glad. Hope you enjoy them :D

[identity profile] nu-breed.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, thank you so much for the rec. And I can see there are a whole bunch of fics here I haven't even read. Thank you again!

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome :D

[identity profile] allie_quixotic.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmm, lots of fics I haven't read. \o/ I'm bookmarking this for later. Thanks for the recs. :)

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-11-29 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome. Hope you enjoy them :D

[identity profile] renjifan.livejournal.com 2008-12-01 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
God, I love you for this list. I didn't even know it existed til I found out you rec'd one of *my* stories (which still is like "huh? really?" to me and thank you so much for that)

But srsly. This list=love,tagged,bookmarked&protected.... so yea, I love you so much right now.

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-12-05 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Aww. Thank you. The love makes me happy *beams*

[identity profile] nsnfan.livejournal.com 2008-12-02 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks so much for the new recs! I read the story by renjifan and loved it.

I visit your journal often for the recs :) :)

Thanks again.

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-12-05 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome hon. And YAY I'm pleased you're finding fics you like :D

[identity profile] particlesofgale.livejournal.com 2008-12-05 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
This is an amazing list; thank you so much for taking the
time to compile it for us. I recently put out a request
for living together!J2 fic written since the boys co-habitation
became public knowledge
and this list has really added
to those brought to my attention then. I'm really enjoying
reading all of your recs. One additional favor 'tho (sorry)
but the link for [livejournal.com profile] la_folle_allure's American Appeal goes to
a blank page. I know she's no longer active in SPN (possibly LJ?),
but do you have any idea where I can find this fic? I always
enjoyed her writing, and think I missed this one. Thanks!

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-12-05 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
You're very welcome. It's cool to know that people like them - so thanks. *g* I'm loving all those living together fics too. So cute :D

Just checked...yeah the link goes to an age consent that you can't click on. Doh! I must remember to change that at some point. The archive has some of her fics loaded here: http://www.sinful-desire.org/archive/viewuser.php?uid=10 and that's one of them.

Or on the page my original link takes you to, you can click on search & search for it by title. Hope that makes sense...

[identity profile] luluedwards.livejournal.com 2008-12-15 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Dunno if I thanked you yet for all these recs--the AU ones look particularly promising! Thanks for gathering them all together.

[identity profile] lexzilla.livejournal.com 2008-12-15 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome *g* Oooh I hope you like them - I've got a very large soft spot for AU fics.