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 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 privilegedesire
Written for 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 poisontaster
Erotic fic where virgin-at-gay-sex Jensen is really tempting Jeff.
Sex Corps Verse by 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 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 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 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 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 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 causeways
Adorable schmoopy goodness fic. Jensen accidentally falls asleep in Jared’s bed and the next morning Jared accidentally kisses Jensen awake.
Cover by 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 candygramme
Once Jared starts noticing Jensen’s lips, he finds he really can’t stop in this cute fic.
Go Fish by glasz_housez
Written for 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 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 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 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 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 riverofnara
Disarmingly cute tale of Chad’s POV of Jared maybe going gay for Jensen.
Warm Milk and Excedrin PM by 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 keepaofthecheez
Jared’s clueless. Jensen’s hot. And both boys are fantastically entertaining to read.
You’re Up Against Never Being Right by 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 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 _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 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 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 la_folle_allure
Written for 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 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 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 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 pez_gurl
Written for 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 reccea
Written for 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 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 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 feisty_red
Written for 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 beckaandzac
Written for 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 dea_liberty
Jensen helps club-boy Jared get ready work. Porn ensues.
Feeling Is Freedom by arlad
Written for 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 sazzlette
Written for 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 rocketbalm
Written for 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 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 ivy03
Written for spn_j2_bigbang
This is a really fun read. New camp counselor Jared meets his very pretty colleague, sailing counselor Jensen.
Regaining Sense by astri13
Written for 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 enoughoflove
Written for 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 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 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 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 matchstickmen
Written for 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 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 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 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 aynslee
Written for 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 arlad
Written for 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 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 sophie_448
Written for 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 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 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 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 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 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 ras_elased
Written for 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 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!
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 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 privilegedesire
Written for 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 poisontaster
Erotic fic where virgin-at-gay-sex Jensen is really tempting Jeff.
Sex Corps Verse by 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 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 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 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 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 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 causeways
Adorable schmoopy goodness fic. Jensen accidentally falls asleep in Jared’s bed and the next morning Jared accidentally kisses Jensen awake.
Cover by 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 candygramme
Once Jared starts noticing Jensen’s lips, he finds he really can’t stop in this cute fic.
Go Fish by glasz_housez
Written for 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 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 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 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 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 riverofnara
Disarmingly cute tale of Chad’s POV of Jared maybe going gay for Jensen.
Warm Milk and Excedrin PM by 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 keepaofthecheez
Jared’s clueless. Jensen’s hot. And both boys are fantastically entertaining to read.
You’re Up Against Never Being Right by 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 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 _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 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 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 la_folle_allure
Written for 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 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 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 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 pez_gurl
Written for 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 reccea
Written for 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 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 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 feisty_red
Written for 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 beckaandzac
Written for 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 dea_liberty
Jensen helps club-boy Jared get ready work. Porn ensues.
Feeling Is Freedom by arlad
Written for 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 sazzlette
Written for 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 rocketbalm
Written for 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 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 ivy03
Written for spn_j2_bigbang
This is a really fun read. New camp counselor Jared meets his very pretty colleague, sailing counselor Jensen.
Regaining Sense by astri13
Written for 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 enoughoflove
Written for 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 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 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 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 matchstickmen
Written for 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 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 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 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 aynslee
Written for 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 arlad
Written for 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 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 sophie_448
Written for 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 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 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 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 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 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 ras_elased
Written for 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 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!