JaeHo Fic Recs
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BooJae
Summary: YunHo had always been different. He had a talent for seeing things other people didn’t. Thanks to his inability to constantly hide his gift, he was endlessly disturbing people and labeled a freak. He had come to accept he would probably spend the rest of his life alone. Until he moved into a new apartment and met a certain special spirit he eventually came to call ‘Boo’.
What I Think: I wasn't entirely sure about this story at first, but I gave it a try based on the fact that it was in a friend's mem's. And I am soooooo glad I did. It really is a great piece, a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. The ending… may not be the perfect happy wrap-up, but it is optimistic. And happy in its own way.
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Grace Fallen
Summary: Jaejoong tries to figure out just what his position will be now that his master, Yunho, has a new bed slave; while Yunho has his own problems to cope with.
What I Think: So, I originally thought this was going to be one of those guilty-pleasure smut fics. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was really sympathizing for all the characters, and the storyline is actually very moving.
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Matchmaker
Summary: Jaejoong has been dateless for months now, but his best friend Yoochun is determined to change that (hell, he's even risked a quarter of a year's salary on it). And this time he's calling in the big guns - matchmaker extraordinaire Jung Yunho.
What I Think: Plenty of humor, just a smidge of angst/tension. Just a really fun, enjoyable read. Even if I did want to kick Yunho a few (dozen) times by the end of it.
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My Memories of You
Summary: An accident leaves Jaejoong in a childlike state, lacking memories. Yunho, due to his role in the accident, feels obligated to take care of him.
What I Think: Adorable. Jaejoong is... pretty much the cutest thing ever in this fic. It was a little weird getting used to the fact that Yunho is sooo much older than Jae, but once I got over that, I really enjoyed this.
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Punishment Fit for a Prince
Summary: Jaejoong is unjustly punished and exiled from his homeland, but is it really punishment when you meet the man of your dreams?
What I Think: Really sweet, really cute. LOVE the fact that it's based on one of my favorite childhood movies. Jae's characterization is just absolutely awesome, and of course, Yunho's amazing as well. Just a really fun story overall.
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Soul's Requiem
Summary: Jaejoong is taken hostage, abused and tortured. Soon, Yunho finds himself in the same situation.
What I Think: This fic.. pretty much put me to my limits. There were times when I doubted I'd be able to finish reading it; it was just soooo intense. But I did finish it, and I'm certainly glad I did. Absolutely amazing, and a crazy, tense rollercoaster ride.
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너라고 It's You
Summary: Neither of them saw it coming. Jaejoong was only depressed and drinking his life away over a break-up… he didn’t know it would lead to sleeping with his teacher.
What I Think: Another one where I had to get used to the age difference. But, once I did, I again found myself falling in love.
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One-Shots
And We Were Dying from the Start
Summary: Jaejoong (dead) accompanies the dying so they won't be alone. His only struggle is never getting attached.
What I Think: Makes me fall in love, breaks my heart, then gives me a little glimmer of hope in the end. Just absolutely gorgeous.
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Bittersweet
Summary: Jaejoong's thoughts as he watches Yunho with YeEun on the Chocolate show.
What I Think: Yunho + kids = too sweet. It's a really beautiful piece, showing just one obstacle in the YunJae relationship.
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Bubbly Shotgun
Summary: All married couples fight. Yunho and JaeJoong aren't any exception.
What I Think: It would've been very easy to turn this into a much angstier fic. When I first started reading it, I tried to take it more seriously. But the Yoochun/Changmin/Junsu roles kinda messed that up.
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Business Proposal
Summary: The sales at Yunho’s restaurant are slipping and he has a horrible feeling that it’s the fault of a new establishment that’s just opened across the street: a cozy, home-like establishment with an angel for an owner that he doesn’t have a crush on, no matter what Junsu says.
What I Think: Super adorable, super sweet. Jae and Yunho are just ridiculously fail and oblivious, but they get it all figured out. Eventually.
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Elephantine
Summary: Jaejoong thinks he is elephant-man.
What I Think: Again, cute and fluffy. But it's also got some really great humor moments, especially from Min.
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Hat Trick
Summary: based on : Yunho's ability to do some awfulsome magic. Third time's a charm.
What I Think: Who doesn't love Yunho's fail-tastic magic?
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Let's Go, Love Soldier
Summary: based on: SM's boycott of yunjae in aadbsk3
What I Think: Cute and fluffy, which is always good. And I love all the little "behind-the-scenes" snippets.
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Lupis Cavi Cautum
Summary: Beware the wolf.
What I Think: Loooovelovelove this. It's short but intense, and the characterizations are really awesome.
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Pretty. Odd.
Summary: One cold winter morning, barely a week after his twenty-third birthday, Jaejoong lost his mind.
What I Think: A little bit angsty, little bit fluffy. Could've used a little more explanation about Jae's problem and such, but it was really and completely beautiful the way it is.
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Reliable
Summary: Yunho falls into doubt after the Hey x3 filming that questioned his abilities, and only Jaejoong can help him get through it.
What I Think: So often fics portray Jaejoong as the uncertain one, or the one in need of cheering up. It's nice to see someone write this vulnerable side of Yunho.
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Variegation on a Theme
Summary: Jaejoong returns from a visit with his sisters with a new skill.
What I Think: A piece of fluffy, adorable goodness. I grouped this with the “YunJae”s, but it has hints OT5 group-fic.
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What Happens in Vegas
Summary: Yoochun, Jaejoong, the Strip, and time off... shake, don't stir, and you get Yunho, hatching Silly Ideas in the place all Silly Ideas originate from.
What I Think: Because I love fics of the boys in Vegas. And YunJae get married. How much more do you need?
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