http://cocoplumb.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] cocoplumb.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] spnstoryfinders2015-04-22 02:37 am

Previously Married and Judgemental/Unsupportive Parents

Hi guys, I'm in the mood for a couple of different non-specific J2 stories but I don't think these two things are particularly on any rec lists anywhere or have specific tags but I'm sure you lovely peeps will know of some stories including such things so here goes:

1. Stories where one of the J's was previously married. Maybe it causes them to be extra cautious and afraid of commitment. Maybe the marriage was abusive and very unhappy. Maybe they bump into said ex-hubby and some explaining proceeds afterwards. IDK why this popped into my head but I just think it could lead to some interesting story plots etc wherein a past very serious relationship effects the brand new one they're trying to create. (I've added a few abuse tags. It's not mandatory for this request, but I just thought I'd add some as a warning in case some stories recommended here do include abuse seeing as I have mentioned it.)

2. Stories with unsupportive and judgmental parents. Either Jensen or Jared always being labeled as the disappointment child. Either because they're gay, their career prospects or their life choices in general. You know, the unfortunate, "Did you know your brother got promoted?" "Your sister has just announced her engagement." "You were such a bright boy in school, you could have done so much with that brain of yours." Etc etc. Obviously the other J cheers them up :)

[identity profile] digeediva.livejournal.com 2015-04-22 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
One Kiss at A Time by sweet_lyri may fit for #2. Jared's parent look down on him cuz he owns a coffee shop and think he's not doing anything great with his business degree. They compare him to his brother and sister and think he's wasting his life. That really is a small part of the story, but it's there. BTW it is a long one, but very good!

One more thing, it does mention rape and drug use, just so you know if reading about that bothers you.

http://sweet-lyri.livejournal.com/281813.html
Edited 2015-04-22 03:21 (UTC)

[identity profile] blackpanther07.livejournal.com 2015-04-22 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
I second the one mentioned above. It is so good!

Here's a bunch, all AU's. I hope they're what you like!

[identity profile] casey679.livejournal.com 2015-04-22 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
#1
* Rockabye Verse (http://archiveofourown.org/series/32698): Jensen has made his choices and thought he was fine with them. He had loved Jared, but Danneel was pregnant and he was in the closet. Five years later, he has a son and no wife. And he's happy. And in the closet. But it only takes one more look of Jared to make him rethink everything he thought he was sure of... (Also counts for #2)

* Freedom's Just Another Word (http://arabia764.livejournal.com/406113.html): At twenty Jensen thought he had his future mapped out. At twenty-three everything had changed and he was left holding the baby, literally. When her biological father, Jared, suddenly walks into their lives, Jensen finds himself more than intrigued. But that's much too complicated and dangerous. He has to protect his baby girl. Years later he meets Jared again and this time there's no way Jensen can stay away. But building a life together is the easy part. Keeping it together? Not so much. As the years pass, both men are forced to make difficult choices that threaten to tear their family apart.

#2
* As This Sunset Turns to Morning (http://users.livejournal.com/_mournthewicked/250450.html): Jensen spends his life hiding who he is from the family that would never accept him if they knew. When he’s uprooted in the middle of his senior year and suddenly becomes the new kid, his carefully placed mask begins to slip. Especially when he meets Jared – a loud, outspoken spectacle of a boy that fights for everything Jensen was taught to stand against. Jared has no problem going after what he wants, and now it’s just a matter of Jensen letting himself do the same. [Timestamp "Mashed Potatoes and Gravy at http://users.livejournal.com/_mournthewicked/324082.html]

* I Can Give You What You Want (http://archiveofourown.org/works/589948#main): Growing up, Jensen doted on his adopted baby brother, but as they got older, Jensen grew insecure and jealous of the affection his parents always denied him but gave Jared so freely. As a result, Jensen began to view Jared as a threat to the company he’s that heir of. [Must have AO3 account to view.] (Contains mpreg)

* Smoke & Lightning: Heavy Metal Thunder (http://arealwildchild.livejournal.com/9553.html): Jared's a leather-clad punk from the wrong side of town, and the only things that matter to him are his motorcycle, his stepfather, his extended biker family and his tattoos. Jensen's a rich kid who's going places, if he can only survive the bullying he gets at school for being gay, and the bullying he gets from his father for not being the person his father wants him to be. When their two worlds collide, will Jared be too much for Jensen to handle, or will he be the salvation Jensen's been looking for all his life? (There are THREE amazing long-ass sequels to this, too!)

* Grapes of Wrath and Other Forbidden Fruit (http://astri13.livejournal.com/101306.html): Jared Padalecki only knows one goal in life: revenge on his twin brother Jeffrey who stole their family company. A chance encounter with Jeff's shy fiance Jensen might give him the perfect opportunity to get it.

* Wrong Side, Right Choice (http://sammyndeansgrl1.livejournal.com/49591.html#cutid1): Jensen is a paycheck to paycheck working class single father, Jared is a rich kid from the other side of town that hasn't done a hard days work in his life, but is surprisingly down to earth and not a snob. Sparks fly when they meet, the attraction is immediate and mutual...but can they weather their friends, families and different worlds?

[identity profile] frogmanlj.livejournal.com 2015-04-22 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
For #2

Worth Having (http://archiveofourown.org/works/1481686)

It is a/b/o.

Jared's family hate him and treat him badly because he's an omega.

[identity profile] onlythefireborn.livejournal.com 2015-04-22 01:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Virtualpersonal's BEST GIFT OF ALL (story and several sequels) for your #1. Names used are Sam and Dean, but might as well be J2; story is very AU, although hunting is neatly interwoven (not a main focus). Plus: great Christmas scenes!

Summary: Sam runs away from an abusive relationship, taking his daughter with him. On the road and trying to get as far as possible on limited funds, his car breaks down. Against his better judgment, Dean, a mostly retired hunter and the town mechanic, offers to let them stay with him until repairs can be made. Hurt/comfort, schmoop, domestic fic, X-mas, HEA.

http://virtualpersonal.livejournal.com/254403.html?mode=reply

[identity profile] crucis01.livejournal.com 2015-04-22 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/1772821 Jensen has a baby, an manipulative and cruel family and ex lover, and Jared as the cop next door! Great story.

[identity profile] flawedteacup.livejournal.com 2015-04-22 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
This one is kinda more of a coming-out story: Screw 'em We're From Texas (http://makeit-takeit.livejournal.com/7249.html) but it deals with a relationship after a previous marriage. Plus, it's one of the best J2 AU stories ever written, as far as I'm concerned. No abuse, just good old fashioned relationship stuff.

[identity profile] crownroyal-51.livejournal.com 2015-04-24 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Love this one! I 2nd the recommendation.