01 January 2016 @ 09:59 pm
J² non AU stories that will restore my faith in J²'s true secret love  
Howdy! Or if you prefer, hey hey! WHAT’S UP?

So, here’s my case. I've never successfully managed to post a comment to this community, maybe because I've always been too busy to take the time to read the instructions of how to post and do it correctly, but I've just had a go at that today seeing as I’m on vacation and now I'm hoping that I'll manage to get one through. It's one of my New Year's resolutions! :D

Here's my request :

(ETA : I tried to put a LJ cut here, but it was a fail)

I'm looking for works of ‘fiction’ where Jared is hopelessly devoted in mind and soul to Jensen, but he doesn't let it show because he doesn't think Jensen could possibly return his feelings. To make things worse, they play brothers on TV. When Jensen finds out, he doesn't get angry. He's surprised, and it takes him a little time to adjust. But, he loves Jared, so there’s greatness that ensues.

I love it when one or the other is scared.

I'm seeking stories that are J² non AU stories.

Plot is everything to me. So, basically, I really don't want to read any PWPs. I’ve already had my fair share of those in the past.

Examples of stories that I've read recently and that kind of follow along those lines are : I Can Feel You Tremble When We Touch and The Jared Padalecki Untitled Project

I love it when there's misunderstandings and fights, but they work it out in the end because they're mature adults and they love each other like crazy. So, because they love each other, they find a way to work it out (… short term, not long term). I also read a story once where Jared called Jensen a coward because he wasn't coming to terms fast enough with it. It drove me a little crazy.

Basically, I want Jared and Jensen to be together in a way which isn't so far-fetched... Because, I know that they're very « business as usual ».

If you start to alterate them in ways that change who they are (their favorite meal, their favorite color, the things they can’t live without...), then we fall into the whole category of J² AU stories, and I find them hard to follow because we're following what the author likes and not what Jensen and Jared like. Of course, the only thing that's to be changed IMO is their heterosexuality.

Anything set around SEASON 5 is adored.

Unfortunely, babies scare me. Once they started having babies IRL, there came this roadblock in my mind. See, commitment to that degree freaks me out, and I’m so not at that stage in my life. Whenever I think of babies, I start to think that I need to hit up the GYM again and get out my sneekers so I can perfect my cardio and therefore the art of running away. Also, I'm allergic to assholes... So, please save me the infeditely because I don't want that.

I’ve been digging here and there on a bunch of sites, but these stories are not easy to find. Most stories are either HET or J² AU stories.

P.S.- I love Sandra McCoy, Danneel Harris, Katie Cassidy, Alona Tal... And, it never hurts to have a touch of femininity here and there in a fic...

P.S.S.- Tornadoes fascinate me and terrify me. So, stories with natural disasters like this...

THANK YOU ALL BUNCHES!
 
 
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[identity profile] wings128.livejournal.com on January 2nd, 2016 10:41 pm (UTC)
My two absolute favourite non-AU J2 fics are:

The Courtship of Jensen's Co-Star (http://the8threalm.livejournal.com/28511.html) - by [livejournal.com profile] qblackheart
Summary: Somewhere in the time between a handshake and a hug, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki went from being reel-life brothers to real-life best friends, and complete strangers to cosmic soul mates, no rhyme or reason to it that either of them could ever see. Jared was everything Jensen was not: friendly, funny, and full of life; one in six-point-whatever billion the Earth’s population currently stood at. Life was awesome. Work was amazing. Everything was fine until Jared kissed Jensen. Everything was peachy until Jensen fell in love. With desperate times unexpectedly calling for desperate measures, Jensen called Chad Michael Murray for relationship advice – because being in love led to temporary insanity obviously – so it really didn't surprise him that he couldn’t seem to win when it came to wooing Jared. Still, Pisces must’ve been in a really good place in the night sky or something because suddenly, right smack dab in the middle of the miserable courtship of his co-star, Jensen discovered that maybe loving Jared was all he needed to do to win his heart. And luckily for Jensen, loving Jared was also the one thing he did best.

The Play Nice Proviso (http://the8threalm.livejournal.com/15529.html) - also by [livejournal.com profile] qblackheart
Summary: When Jensen Ackles first met Jared Padalecki, it was most definitely not love at first sight. It wasn’t even like at first sight. In fact, Jensen hated him, and he had a few good reasons as to why. So what if his new co-star was oblivious to his one-sided warfare? Jensen could deal. Apart from when he couldn’t. So when it came down to picking between Padalecki and his peace of mind, the choice seemed clear. Except for the fact that The Network had his balls in a vice, leaving him stuck with Supernatural, stuck with his idiot co-star, and worst of all, stuck with a ‘Play Nice’ Proviso added to his contract. Well, he could play nice. He would play so nice that the world was going to think that he and Jared Padalecki were the bestest friends in the history of best friends. It was unfortunate then that no one had ever told Jensen what happened when an immovable object met an irresistible force; no one had ever thought to mention that there was a thin line between hate and love; and nothing, absolutely nothing, could have possibly prepared him for Playing Nice with Jared Padalecki.
[identity profile] isohatemyself.livejournal.com on January 3rd, 2016 03:38 am (UTC)
Bless you!

Thank you so much! I'm definitely going to have to read these fics. I can see why they'd be some of your favorite non-AU J2 fics of all time! Overall, they appear to be extremely well written and have amazing plotlines. That's super important to me.
[identity profile] wings128.livejournal.com on January 3rd, 2016 04:33 am (UTC)
I'm thrilled, they are both fandom classics, and I was worried you would have already read them.
You won't be disappointed hun, it took me a week to read each one, and each time I was left broken in the best ways and at the same time wanting more more more! :D
[identity profile] isohatemyself.livejournal.com on January 4th, 2016 04:29 am (UTC)
Thanks then so much! I appreciate it. From what I've read so far, they seem right up my alley!

Please accept this tiny crown. ♕
[identity profile] qblackheart.livejournal.com on January 7th, 2016 06:06 am (UTC)
*waves*
Enjoy!
[identity profile] qblackheart.livejournal.com on January 7th, 2016 06:05 am (UTC)
<3
Thanks for the rec! Much appreciated after all this time :D
[identity profile] wings128.livejournal.com on January 7th, 2016 09:22 am (UTC)
RE: <3
I adore these fics! Such talent you have! :D
Co-Star took me a week to read and was my first introduction to the non-AU J2 world. When I wasn't reading, I wanted to be reading, and I was constantly wondering what they were up to while I wasn't there to read, lol. That was three years ago, and I still rec both these gorgeous stories every chance I get. Everyone should read them.

Psst, are you a Sterek fan too? \o/
[identity profile] qblackheart.livejournal.com on January 11th, 2016 12:43 am (UTC)
RE: <3
Fell in love with Sterek! Couldn't help myself. I have two stories on the go, both being written painfully slowly. Along with the sequel to Co-Star. Sigh.
[identity profile] wings128.livejournal.com on January 11th, 2016 01:27 am (UTC)
RE: <3
It took me a long time to be convinced that Teen Wolf was worth my time (it was the "teen"), but the moment Derek walked on screen I was done for, and Derek/Stiles together, *flails*

A sequel? Be still my beating heart!♥ Rest assured you already have a willing reader.

Would you like to be friends? :D
[identity profile] crownroyal-51.livejournal.com on January 12th, 2016 01:17 am (UTC)
RE: <3
I'm so excited to hear that you still plan on doing the sequel to "Co-Star"!!! I love that story! This news totally made my day! :)
[identity profile] imaginecoolname.livejournal.com on January 12th, 2016 06:16 pm (UTC)
RE: <3
Oh, same here! I just saw this and am still squeeing in delight at the news of there being a sequel to your amazing "Co-Star"! :D That's one of my all-time favourites. Thank you for making my day with this. ♥
[identity profile] annabuffy.livejournal.com on January 15th, 2016 04:12 pm (UTC)
RE: <3
Love Co-Star so much. Hearing you are working on a sequel is like getting a belated Christmas Present. Thank you!
[identity profile] kusi4.livejournal.com on January 27th, 2016 02:37 pm (UTC)
RE: <3
Oh my goodness, Co-Star is one of my absolute favorite stories! I still check regularly for the sequel, so I'm thrilled to hear you're working on it!
[identity profile] catnthecradle.livejournal.com on January 3rd, 2016 05:59 am (UTC)
Just One Breath http://kee.livejournal.com/13376.html
Summary: Following a horrific event on set, Jensen's life hangs in the balance and Jared figures out what's really important. Alternate Summary: Jensen sacrifices like Dean. Jared angsts like Sam.

I'm not sure if this one is Non-AU enough for you but I added it just in case.

Imprint http://mass-hipgnosis.livejournal.com/47599.html
Summary: In a world where love at first sight is a documented scientific phenomenon, and potentially lethal, Jared and Jensen still meet for the first time when they've both been chosen for Supernatural; things just go a little differently after that.
[identity profile] isohatemyself.livejournal.com on January 4th, 2016 04:42 am (UTC)
Thank you muchly! :D

These look fantastic, although I must admit that the second fic appears to be an J² AU story (i.e. fantasy, fable, tale, etc.). To this, I'll add that although I love science and technology, I've never been much of a 'science fiction' follower, albeit the fact that I like Harry Potter because it reminds of my childhood.

I'll give it a go though! ❥

Who knows? Maybe I'll like it! P.S.- Thanks again for taking the time!
[identity profile] wings128.livejournal.com on January 7th, 2016 09:25 am (UTC)
Seconded! :D
Both these are FANTASTIC fics!♥ I too wondered about whether Just One Breath was non-AU enough, but regardless it's a must read.

Oooh! And I adore Imprint too! Excellent recs :D
[identity profile] crownroyal-51.livejournal.com on January 3rd, 2016 04:32 pm (UTC)
Here's one of my favorites. Love is a Funny thing (http://archiveofourown.org/works/449527/chapters/770355) by dugindeep

Summary: Everyone knows the story of how Jared and Jensen met and filled Sam and Dean’s shoes. They met in the waiting room and became instant brothers on-screen and best friends behind it. There were bar fights and red carpet fondling, Ritchie Valens and Thomas Kinkade, Christmases together and vacations apart, conventions, the writer’s strike, a broken engagement, a new co-star to love, living together, and then not. But what no one knows is what happened in the space in-between, and how Jared and Jensen had to find themselves, and each other, over six seasons of failed relationships, random hook-ups, and a coat closet confessional.
[identity profile] isohatemyself.livejournal.com on January 4th, 2016 04:45 am (UTC)
Thanks! ❥

I have a great feeling about this one!

Have a good 2016!
[identity profile] chellexxx.livejournal.com on January 4th, 2016 11:03 pm (UTC)
Just a few that haven't already been rec'd ....

When Things Come Crashing Down (http://angels3.livejournal.com/12811.html#cutid1)
The guys are back off Christmas hiatus and on their way to a location shoot when things go horribly wrong.

The Radio Wedding Verse (http://tinalia.livejournal.com/36352.html)
The Mystery Bride Jensen's family attempt to find him a mystery bride as part of a radio contest. When Jared is the one that meets him at the altar, the two embark on a marriage that neither of them expected.

No Codename (http://clex-monkie89.livejournal.com/889352.html)
Jared's got a brand new show, tons of things to keep him busy, and pretty much the most awesome costar he's ever met. Okay, so maybe he has some less than entirely pure thoughts about said costar sometimes, but he's, like, eighty-three percent sure Jensen thinks impure thoughts about him, too. Sometimes. Possibly. Now he just has to stop being so chicken-shit and actually make a move.

Neon Showman (http://bertee.livejournal.com/11399.html)
The love story of Jared and Jensen as observed by one Chad Michael Murray. While Jared experiences a journey of self-discovery in which he realizes he's gay, lands a role on Supernatural and falls for his new co-star, Chad names his penis, chairs the Eric Brady fanclub and develops an unhealthy fascination with fraternal incest.

I have a tag that you are welcome to browse Jared/Jensen Non!AU (https://delicious.com/chellexxx1/RPS!Non-AU,Jared%2FJensen)

xxx
[identity profile] isohatemyself.livejournal.com on January 5th, 2016 06:27 pm (UTC)
Sweet! ❥

Firstly, I love When Things Comes Crashing Down (url here) by [livejournal.com profile] angels3. I read most of this author's fics, and she's just a sweetheart. I'm happy to see that she's being recommended!

No Codername (http://clex-monkie89.livejournal.com/889352.html) looks fantastic. I forgot to mention this, but no sex is alright (PG-13). I'm doing it for the romance/burning love, not for the sex.

Thanks [livejournal.com profile] chellexxx! ♕
[identity profile] chellexxx.livejournal.com on January 17th, 2016 11:13 am (UTC)
You are most welcome :)

xxx