My top three are really a top three but the others are all pretty much even, all fics are well written (I can excuse typos and some grammar flaws if the story is worth it) and most are long and satisfying. This is a lovely little corner of bandom that's a favourite of mine. I hope you all enjoy them as much as I did.
10.
Crayons, Ketchup and a Lap Dance Tester by
boysinterrupted Title says it all and it's adorable.
9.
Talks Like A Gentleman by
mintyfriend with
So Put Me Where I Belong as a follow up
Bored, small-town schoolteacher Ryan Ross meets Jon Walker, a man with a secret. (and The Cab as his students)
8.
baby!panic by
foxxcub Four fics where bandom is in pre-school (so cute!)
7.
There's A Light On In Chicago by
seimaisin Patrick is a widower and young father. Pete is an advertising exec with a failing relationship. When Patrick's daughter makes a call to a radio shrink, lives intersect and shenanigans ensue.
6.
Looking At You, I'm Home by
hidingoutside Ryan Ross never really expected to be a father, much less enjoy it, until he became the guardian of his young cousin. He doesn't even realize how well and truly happy he is until the boy asks if he can find his real father--a man he never met.
5.
Once Upon A Time's Only Fiction Until Tomorrow Becomes Today by
rossetti The year Virginia Dale Wentz turns five her parents die in an accident aboard a chartered day-boat to Catalina. Pete had declared Spencer to be Ginny's guardian. A real tear jerker.
4.
Shadows Of Echoes Of Memories Of Songs by
softlyforgotten Zack says, "I thought you guys couldn’t get any more irresponsible! And then one of you went and got tinified!"
3.
Anywhere, Say Anywhere (As Long As I'm With You) by
hidingoutside As the head of guest services at Oakhart Ranch, Jon Walker's supposed to make sure everything's running as smoothly as possible, even when Spencer Smith, former rodeo champion, comes rolling into town to help his former mother-in-law keep the ranch from going under.
2.
Something Better by
lovelypoet Frank Iero, first year out as a teacher, takes a job he doesn't really want.
1.
Forever, Now and its sequel
Star Shaped by
passe_simple Bachelor Brian Schecter finds two orphaned brothers who change his life.