Cockles
Pairing: Jensen Ackles/Misha Collins
A Sort Of Fairy Tale by misslucyjane
Word Count: 17K
Summary: Misha loves Jensen. Jensen is ... getting there.
astrozoot's Comments: Non-AU. A very sweet fic where Misha is in love with Jensen and the fic follows Jensen slowly falling in love with Misha. The tone of this fic is unique and just incredible. Misha tells fairytale stories to Jensen, and this fic is written with that fairytale-like feel. But with slightly more sexy-time than Little Red Riding Hood had....
Don't Take It Personally by acklesaway
Rating: PG13
Word Count: 6K
Summary: Life was too good. Misha Collins, the hottest senior to ever present himself at any high school just spoke to Jensen. He said Jensen’s name wrong, but that was okay. It really was. This day couldn’t get any better. Or alternatively, worse. Then he ran straight into Mr. DeKay and he had a bad feeling that his day was about to get worse.
astrozoot's Comments: High Scool AU. Jensen thinks Misha doesn't really know who he is. Then they have detention together. Nothing more extreme than kissing, but there is drug use, so be aware for trigger.
♥First Time 'Verse by rockstarpeach
Word Count: 51K
Summary: College AU. Pretty much his whole life, Jensen’s never wanted anybody but Misha. They’re in love and they always have been, but how strong can Jensen be when the hottest freshman in the class he TAs for sets his sights on him? Jensen has no intention of giving in, but Jared has no intention of giving up.
astrozoot's Comments: AU. Infidelity!fic. A three part verse, College AU, flashback to High School AU, back to college AU. Plenty of angst in parts 1 and 3, light and fluffy in part 2, so it's a mixture. You can really feel the pain of the boys in part 3, and there's a pairing of Jensen/Jared in there which is really hot.
He Who Laughs Last (The Joke Is On Us) by anoradh
Rating: PG13
Word Count: 4K
Summary: Jensen and Misha think they’re pulling the mother of all pranks on Jared by pretending to be a couple, but they’re in way over their heads.
astrozoot's Comments: Jared pranks the boys by telling a magazine they're together, so they pretend to be to prank Jared back. Sweet wee fic.
Meet Me After School by StarkRogers135
Word Count: 3.3K
astrozoot's Comments: AU. Completely and utterly shameless PWP, in the form of teacher!Jensen and student!Misha.
♥ Operation: Gag Misha by ekbe_vile
Word Count: 7K
Summary: When Misha starts talking, Jensen just can't keep his legs closed.
astrozoot's Comments: Jensen wants to top, but Misha is quite controlling, so Jensen and Jared come up with a way to shut Misha up. This is like a long PWP, but it flows like a plot, so it's just kinda perfect and hot and everything wonderful.
Orizuru by qthelights
Word Count: 47K
Summary: No matter how insignificant the question, Jensen has always craved answers. The origami birds scattered in his path are no exception - each accompanying message more obscure and more pointed than the last. As he slowly becomes the proud owner of a growing paper menagerie, Jensen has to decide whether to follow the clues or follow his heart.
astrozoot's Comments: Non-AU. A very touching, origami-based fic. This fic really is beautiful, from the prose and poetry, through to the storyline.
♥ Reconciling Hollywood by Qthelights
Word Count: 32,000
Summary: Misha has always prided himself on his mastery of the first impression - both giving and receiving. After all, people are easy enough to read if examined through the appropriate lens. For the last two years he's stuck to his guns and his assumption that Jensen is just a good guy who made a dick mistake back when he thought Misha was disposable. Pushed him up against a trailer door and took because he could. But now, with Jared overseas with his new bride, Jensen around more than ever, and a decision weighing heavy on his conscience, Misha realizes that truly knowing Jensen might be nearly as impossible as knowing himself.
astrozoot's Comments: the prologue captures you straight away with ohh so good hotness and a twinge of "ouch" so that you can't help but keep reading. Also it has lines that make me laugh out loud, like "See if you can get pretty-boy here to leave the house without something pussyish on." There's not many Cockles recs on this list and it's mainly because this fic ruined me for all other Cockles fics.
The Academy of Absent Fathers by qthelights
Word Count: 85K
Summary: As one of the premiere boarding schools on the east coast, Ellis Academy plays host to the preeminent financiers, businessmen, and politicians of tomorrow. The very dirt stinks of privilege and as a long-time foster child, Misha Collins has no idea how he ended up here. To make matters worse, he's stuck rooming with the equivalent of Ellis royalty. Jensen Ackles is a lifer - captain of the lacrosse team, do-gooder and textbook overachiever. And they hate each other. Mostly. But as they move from hate to something more, secrets from their unknown yet inextricably linked pasts threaten to destroy everything they've built. And the worst part? They have no idea what's coming...
astrozoot's Comments: High School AU. Your typical "opposites attract" story, but done really well. I like the friendship between Alona and Misha, and Sam is awesome in this.
The Big Joke by ratherbehere
Word Count: 4K
Summary: Cheek stroking is just something they do. Until Misha can't take it any more.
astrozoot's Comments: Non-AU. Misha and Jensen go horse-riding and get lost so spend the night in a cave. You can let your imagination fill in the blanks. Or just read it.
Under His Skin by cjmarlowe
Word Count: 12,800
Summary: Jensen wasn't really looking to change his life. He liked his life fine, liked his home and his friends and his hobbies and didn't really feel like he was missing anything. But one look at Professor Misha Collins from across the quad and he decided that didn't mean there wasn't room for something new.
astrozoot's Comments: Your standard College AU, one of my fave themes. Jeff is awesome in this.
♥Walking Up The Down Slope by raelee514
Word Count: 13 Chapters
Summary: Jensen's been running from a part of himself since he was fifteen, meeting Misha made it harder to run - it made him want to stop. But he thought his feelings were unrequited, pushed them aside again and married Danneel. Then one night he gets too drunk....
astrozoot's Comments: Non-AU. Infidelity!fic. Misha has been in love with Jensen since they met, and at his bachelor's party kisses him, then passes it off as a joke. Jensen has been in love with Misha since they met, and when Misha passes the kiss off as a joke he goes ahead and marries Danneel. Then he gets drunk and kisses Misha at a party, and the shit hits the fan. Beware: ridiculously hot scenes!
We're Missing The Sunset by nanousblues
Word Count: 4K
Summary: Misha and Jensen just drinking beer and looking at each other when Jared cannot stand the tension and leaves the trailer. Jensen is sitting in the armchair, Misha on the bed, legs wide, one hand on the bottle, the other, accidentally on his fly and Jensen cannot focus.
astrozoot's Comments: Just.....wow. Written like....wow. There's the awkwardness of a first time that makes it believable, and it is so hot, and really... wow...
A Sort Of Fairy Tale by misslucyjane
Word Count: 17K
Summary: Misha loves Jensen. Jensen is ... getting there.
astrozoot's Comments: Non-AU. A very sweet fic where Misha is in love with Jensen and the fic follows Jensen slowly falling in love with Misha. The tone of this fic is unique and just incredible. Misha tells fairytale stories to Jensen, and this fic is written with that fairytale-like feel. But with slightly more sexy-time than Little Red Riding Hood had....
Don't Take It Personally by acklesaway
Rating: PG13
Word Count: 6K
Summary: Life was too good. Misha Collins, the hottest senior to ever present himself at any high school just spoke to Jensen. He said Jensen’s name wrong, but that was okay. It really was. This day couldn’t get any better. Or alternatively, worse. Then he ran straight into Mr. DeKay and he had a bad feeling that his day was about to get worse.
astrozoot's Comments: High Scool AU. Jensen thinks Misha doesn't really know who he is. Then they have detention together. Nothing more extreme than kissing, but there is drug use, so be aware for trigger.
♥First Time 'Verse by rockstarpeach
Word Count: 51K
Summary: College AU. Pretty much his whole life, Jensen’s never wanted anybody but Misha. They’re in love and they always have been, but how strong can Jensen be when the hottest freshman in the class he TAs for sets his sights on him? Jensen has no intention of giving in, but Jared has no intention of giving up.
astrozoot's Comments: AU. Infidelity!fic. A three part verse, College AU, flashback to High School AU, back to college AU. Plenty of angst in parts 1 and 3, light and fluffy in part 2, so it's a mixture. You can really feel the pain of the boys in part 3, and there's a pairing of Jensen/Jared in there which is really hot.
He Who Laughs Last (The Joke Is On Us) by anoradh
Rating: PG13
Word Count: 4K
Summary: Jensen and Misha think they’re pulling the mother of all pranks on Jared by pretending to be a couple, but they’re in way over their heads.
astrozoot's Comments: Jared pranks the boys by telling a magazine they're together, so they pretend to be to prank Jared back. Sweet wee fic.
Meet Me After School by StarkRogers135
Word Count: 3.3K
astrozoot's Comments: AU. Completely and utterly shameless PWP, in the form of teacher!Jensen and student!Misha.
♥ Operation: Gag Misha by ekbe_vile
Word Count: 7K
Summary: When Misha starts talking, Jensen just can't keep his legs closed.
astrozoot's Comments: Jensen wants to top, but Misha is quite controlling, so Jensen and Jared come up with a way to shut Misha up. This is like a long PWP, but it flows like a plot, so it's just kinda perfect and hot and everything wonderful.
Orizuru by qthelights
Word Count: 47K
Summary: No matter how insignificant the question, Jensen has always craved answers. The origami birds scattered in his path are no exception - each accompanying message more obscure and more pointed than the last. As he slowly becomes the proud owner of a growing paper menagerie, Jensen has to decide whether to follow the clues or follow his heart.
astrozoot's Comments: Non-AU. A very touching, origami-based fic. This fic really is beautiful, from the prose and poetry, through to the storyline.
♥ Reconciling Hollywood by Qthelights
Word Count: 32,000
Summary: Misha has always prided himself on his mastery of the first impression - both giving and receiving. After all, people are easy enough to read if examined through the appropriate lens. For the last two years he's stuck to his guns and his assumption that Jensen is just a good guy who made a dick mistake back when he thought Misha was disposable. Pushed him up against a trailer door and took because he could. But now, with Jared overseas with his new bride, Jensen around more than ever, and a decision weighing heavy on his conscience, Misha realizes that truly knowing Jensen might be nearly as impossible as knowing himself.
astrozoot's Comments: the prologue captures you straight away with ohh so good hotness and a twinge of "ouch" so that you can't help but keep reading. Also it has lines that make me laugh out loud, like "See if you can get pretty-boy here to leave the house without something pussyish on." There's not many Cockles recs on this list and it's mainly because this fic ruined me for all other Cockles fics.
The Academy of Absent Fathers by qthelights
Word Count: 85K
Summary: As one of the premiere boarding schools on the east coast, Ellis Academy plays host to the preeminent financiers, businessmen, and politicians of tomorrow. The very dirt stinks of privilege and as a long-time foster child, Misha Collins has no idea how he ended up here. To make matters worse, he's stuck rooming with the equivalent of Ellis royalty. Jensen Ackles is a lifer - captain of the lacrosse team, do-gooder and textbook overachiever. And they hate each other. Mostly. But as they move from hate to something more, secrets from their unknown yet inextricably linked pasts threaten to destroy everything they've built. And the worst part? They have no idea what's coming...
astrozoot's Comments: High School AU. Your typical "opposites attract" story, but done really well. I like the friendship between Alona and Misha, and Sam is awesome in this.
The Big Joke by ratherbehere
Word Count: 4K
Summary: Cheek stroking is just something they do. Until Misha can't take it any more.
astrozoot's Comments: Non-AU. Misha and Jensen go horse-riding and get lost so spend the night in a cave. You can let your imagination fill in the blanks. Or just read it.
Under His Skin by cjmarlowe
Word Count: 12,800
Summary: Jensen wasn't really looking to change his life. He liked his life fine, liked his home and his friends and his hobbies and didn't really feel like he was missing anything. But one look at Professor Misha Collins from across the quad and he decided that didn't mean there wasn't room for something new.
astrozoot's Comments: Your standard College AU, one of my fave themes. Jeff is awesome in this.
♥Walking Up The Down Slope by raelee514
Word Count: 13 Chapters
Summary: Jensen's been running from a part of himself since he was fifteen, meeting Misha made it harder to run - it made him want to stop. But he thought his feelings were unrequited, pushed them aside again and married Danneel. Then one night he gets too drunk....
astrozoot's Comments: Non-AU. Infidelity!fic. Misha has been in love with Jensen since they met, and at his bachelor's party kisses him, then passes it off as a joke. Jensen has been in love with Misha since they met, and when Misha passes the kiss off as a joke he goes ahead and marries Danneel. Then he gets drunk and kisses Misha at a party, and the shit hits the fan. Beware: ridiculously hot scenes!
We're Missing The Sunset by nanousblues
Word Count: 4K
Summary: Misha and Jensen just drinking beer and looking at each other when Jared cannot stand the tension and leaves the trailer. Jensen is sitting in the armchair, Misha on the bed, legs wide, one hand on the bottle, the other, accidentally on his fly and Jensen cannot focus.
astrozoot's Comments: Just.....wow. Written like....wow. There's the awkwardness of a first time that makes it believable, and it is so hot, and really... wow...