Because people need to read more Phlochte because racing there are some super talented people in this fandom and it’s a crime that they’re able to give me so many feels all the damn time.
NOTES:
*** denotes recently added fic.
* denotes that the entry is friends-locked and you’ll need to join the comm (usually if it’s
olympic_slash).
It’s super important to give major props to
devon_carrots who brought a lot of these into our lives. Some of the stuff recced below is from her
full fic rec list.
Additionally, there’s an
awesome Olympics ficathon going on. There’s some amazing fills so keep checking back for new stuff.
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Title:
Tie My HandsAuthor:
caelumi @ damningevidenceSummary: Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte? They were the best worst-kept secret of the swimming world. And Michael didn’t like it.
Notes: Universally acknowledged as the ultimate Phlochte fic. I think this converted a lot of people into shippers and it is genuine perfection. Like staying-up-all-night-reading-until-you-can’t-cry-anymore perfection. I also put the fic together in a pdf/mobi/epub format because I wanted to re-read it offline.
pdf /
epub /
mobi Title:
DiveAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Cityville High School, home of the Gators, is located in Cityville, Michigan and has an approximate student population of 1,543.
Notes: This is a work in progress and is currently only around halfway through. It’s a looooong fic but one of the best around. You should also track the tag because racing.
Title:
What’s a King to a God? (what’s a God to a non-believer?)Author:
lillylunaSummary: Shit just comes so easy for Ryan. It makes Michael jealous.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Breathe Out, So I Can Breathe You InAuthor:
ZanzibarSummary: Despite the fact that everything is fucked up and he’s in love with his best friend and said best friend is wandering around naked all the time - his life is still pretty great. In which Michael and Megan break-up and Michael accidentally moves to Florida.
Notes: This is pretty new but jfc is it good. It’s so well paced and pretty lengthy which is always good! One-shot.
Title:
Lie For A While With Your Ear Against The EarthAuthor:
thisiswhoiamnowSummary: you count strokes and breaths the way you used to count steps and the voices yelling down the hall.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Full Moon, Low TideAuthor:
thisiswhoiamnowSummary: nine truths Ryan doesn’t tell Michael, one he does and one Michael tells him
Notes: This goes hand in hand with the one below.
Title:
Full Moon, High TideAuthor:
thisiswhoiamnowSummary: nine truths that Michael doesn’t tell Ryan, one he does and one Ryan tells him.
Title:
Phlochte Drabble SeriesAuthor:
CupcakeGirlASummary: A series of 100-word Ryan Lochte/Michael Phelps drabbles. They’re random moments that aren’t connected. Some are funny, some are sexy. All were fun to write.
Notes: If you like your Phlochte one bite at a time, this is definitely for you. It’s a nice little series to have as a palette cleanser and something you can always read whenever you have five minutes to spare.
Title:
Put your circuits into the seaAuthor:
dee_liriousSummary: He’s had friends before; they were never like this.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
A Modern Study of Aquatic RelationshipsAuthor:
hapakitsuneSummary: Michael met Ryan Lochte his first week of college at some stupid mixer thrown for incoming athletes and had first taken notice of him because he had a really loud, stupid laugh and was dressed like an asshole. It turns out that this is most people’s first impression of Ryan, followed closely by the realization that Ryan is both very attractive and very dumb.
Notes: AU and really awesome. Like awesome. One-shot.
Title:
Nobody’s perfect but you may prove me wrongAuthor:
cathedralheartsSummary: Ryan’s an Abercrombie model and Mike’s very much (not) interested.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Not the sameAuthor:
hadrons_collideSummary: Michael retires after London, but it’s not until Nationals the next year that Ryan really starts to miss him.
Notes: because the fact Ryan and Michael will never competitively race against each other again is sad and this is something nice to think about. One-shot
Title:
national anthem (heaven is in your eyes)Author:
precipitiamoSummary: The problem is he actually likes it. He loves the hunger that burns under his skin when he grabs a hold of Mike’s hip, he gets slowly addicted to the aching pain on his chest when he can’t even stand close to him. Ryan misses. Michael doesn’t.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
No time to think of the consequencesAuthor:
vliegerSummary: hs au where ryan and michael fumble their way into a relationship, and also are kind of dumb sixteen year-olds.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
track is actually my favorite olympic sportAuthor:
canarycreamsSummary: Ryan Lochte makes a face at Michael Phelps from across the room. It’s so crowded with photographers and journalists that it’s a minor miracle that Ryan’s grimacing, goofy face (mouth twisted, chin scrunched, eyes squinted, and forehead wrinkled, although nothing could disturb his nose, which is, Michael knows, totally still no matter what the rest of his face is getting up to) doesn’t end up on sport - pop culture blogs worldwide. Let’s get out of here, Ryan’s face says. Let’s ditch these fucking losers and go eat some fucking scorpions off of sticks.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
The World According to Ryan LochteAuthor:
caelumi @ damningevidenceSummary: A series of text messages between Ryan and Michael over the course of a day.
Notes: because this is actually hilarious and completely accurate. One-shot.
Title:
Sunshine StateAuthor:
caelumi @ damningevidenceSummary: It was quiet, and calm.
In Florida that didn’t last long. The sound of the patio slider smacking open broke the silence that Michael had been laying in. Ryan broke the calm.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
A matter of secondsAuthor:
caelumi @ damningevidenceSummary: Out of the pool, they are equals. They are some-times friends, seperated vertically by two inches and horizontally by miles that fluctuate depending on schedules and times of the year. In the pool it is a different story.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Spare Me What You’re Thinking, Tell Me A LieAuthor:
cathedralheartsSummary: Mike wins Ryan’s fan meet competition.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Try to leave a light onAuthor:
lifescriptSummary: michael phelps and ryan lochte, and their relationship throughout the years.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Unconditional ThingsAuthor:
dancinbutterflySummary: Ryan’s sporting a grin that makes his blue eyes glitter almost dangerously. It makes Michael’s heart beat a little faster, partially from the heat and partially from fear. Ryan’s ideas are rarely good news for his routine.
Notes: This has two sequels:
Feel what it’s like to be new and
Hung up on you Title:
False StartAuthor:
dancinbutterflySummary: Michael’s PR agent likes for his coach to tell people - the press in particular - that he and Ryan bonded instantly. It’s a good story. Cute. It’s a nice “how we met” story that sounds really good and looks great on paper.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Seeing MichaelAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: Michael sat and stared at the dining room table. Two zippered pouches were tossed somewhat carelessly aside next to stacks of mail, Olympics swag, and random souvenirs and things he’d picked up in London.
Notes: Complete. Other parts linked at the journal.
Title:
The Rules and Republics TrilogyAuthor:
hackthisSummary: Michael is introduced to Ryan Lochte in Athens by his coach Bob Bowman. They’re going to swim the 4X200 Free together eventually, but Michael’s not really thinking about Ryan’s wide grin or tight ass right now. He has a moment of ‘Huh,’ and duly exchanges the pleasantries that his sponsors, his mom and his years of competition have engrained in him.
Notes: Part one is linked above; the other two parts are linked at the journal.
Title:
After EverythingAuthor:
xxpammylanexxSummary: Michael is retiring and Ryan has to deal with that.
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
Not Really a Rom-ComAuthor:
intrepidySummary: It’s just that kind of night where you can’t figure out the up from the down. (Pre-London)
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
We’ll Keep Doing What We Do (Just Pretending That We’re Cool)Author:
cathedralheartsSummary: “So Michael has decided that Ryan must be even more of a dumbass than everyone already thinks he is, because he’s dropped way too many hints for any normal person to not have figured it out by now. oblivious!Ryan. Michael subtly hits on him all the time. Bonus points if this has been going on for literally years--extra bonus points if the whole rest of the US swim team sees what’s up and laughs at Ryan for it. My firstborn if they’re placing bets.”
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
If You Come and Take Me Home*
Author:
redjacketSummary: For lillyluna’s ficathon prompt: After falling asleep on the plane coming back from Fallon, Ryan gets one text message from Michael: “Baby, come home.”
Notes: Urgh so many feels for this fic. It’s so well paced and thought out. Definitely one of the ones that you must read. Complete with a sorta sequel:
Addendum. The second parts are kid!fic:
Addendum 2.1,
2.2,
3 and
Madrid 2020 (all the rest at the author’s journal).
Title:
Thinking About YouAuthor:
cathedralheartsSummary: “Mike and Ryan are college roommates. Mike is pretty sure that he’s never loved anyone like he’s loved Ryan before, but Reezy’s like, a free spirit. And sometimes being a free spirit entails Reezy calling him up randomly in the middle of some girl sucking his dick and asking Mike to please vacate their room. And normally, Mike would just nod like the good best friend that he is, and play the part, making way for Reezy and his girl squeeze #34 and pretend that he doesn’t feel like he’s been sucker punched in the gut.” (Prompt from the xxx ficathon)
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
Keeping ScoreAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: In the last year alone there have been 19,974 texts. That’s 55 a day. That’s three a (waking) hour (and that’s not considering all the hundreds of hours he spent practicing or traveling during those 12 months).
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
Too Damn Good*
Author:
turningterrificSummary: Michael had a way of assuming the worst. Maybe it started when he was younger and his dad left and never came back the night after Michael won his first race.
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
ShelterAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: “Come in she said, I’ll give ya shelter from the storm.” After not living up to everyone’s expectations in London, including his own, Ryan is a little down on himself especially when the media is all over him for all his hype and his lack of delivery. Michael is the only one who understands.
Notes: Complete and utterly heartbreaking. Sequel:
Drop The World Title:
To Begin Again in FranceAuthor:
cathedralheartsSummary: Ryan is twenty when he blows his knee out in a scooter accident. The doctors can’t fix it, beyond getting his mobility back and enough physiotherapy to walk without a limp, but his life is over. He can’t swim professionally anymore.
Notes: One-shot. It’s nice and lengthy which is always good.
Title:
Introduction to IntroductionsAuthor:
hadrons-collideSummary: Michael gets bored of retirement and goes back to take some classes at a local community college, where he meets Ryan. An AU somewhat based off NBC’s Community.
Notes: For another ficathon prompt. Part one of the
I Love (Community) College series Title:
His Particular Brand of Sunshine*
Author:
turningterrificSummary: The dull buzz of the fluorescent light bulbs provides a soundtrack of misery for the drab office. No one looks good in fluorescent lighting. It’s the reason the boss’s office has windows and lots of indirect lighting.
Notes: WiP. This is an Office!AU and it’s amazing.
Title:
The Beginning of Everything*
Author:
turningterrificSummary: When they were thirteen they sat in the parking lot behind the 7-11 and smoked cloves and drank wine coolers. And as the buzz of the drinks set in, Ryan leaned over and kissed Michael, surprising them both.
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
The Cullen Jones Bro Romance Package*
Author:
turningterrificSummary: “dude you’re totally in love with Michael Phelps”
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
Suddenly*
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: It happens so suddenly.
Notes: One-shot. Get the tissues out.
Title:
To Sleep, Perchance to DreamAuthor:
xxpammylanexxSummary: Ryan can’t sleep.
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
Ink*
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: Ryan wants a tattoo; Michael’s not so sure.
Notes: AMAZING. Like I want to curl up into a corner and die from the fluff. It’s so good. Sequel ‘Blind Item’ is below.
Title:
Blind Item*
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: How does the media react to Ryan and Michael’s relationship?
Notes: A follow up to
Ink but can also be read as a standalone piece. More fluff.
Title:
I Would Walk (500 Miles)*
Author:
aftereighteenSummary: Ryan wants a present from Scotland.
Notes: One-shot
Title:
You Win Some*
Author:
aftereighteenSummary: Michael’s depressed over America losing. Ryan cheers him up.
Notes: One-shot
Title:
Tomorrow*
Author:
turningterrificSummary: “This isn’t working.” Michael cringed and looked away as she talked. “Of course you aren’t saying anything. Which is one of the reasons why it’s not working.” Megan sighed and stood up from the couch. “I wanted this to work, Michael. You know I did.”
Notes: Complete. It’s like 29k words and it’s super addictive. Definitely one of the best!
Title:
Distraction*
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: Michael’s playing online poker. Ryan is very, very bored.
Notes: One-shot. Hot. So very hot. And funny. So very hilarious.
Title:
Fantasy*
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: Michael never ever thought that this would be his thing, not in the slightest
Notes: One-shot. Again - so very hot and sweet.
Title:
A Steady Course (Towards the Sun)Author:
mistfarerSummary: AU. Michael’s in the middle of a shitty cycle of endless work and exhaustion and the last thing he needs is to have an annoyingly attractive real life Disney Prince smirking at him and laughing at his misfortunes. Or, the one where Michael is an overworked articling student and Ryan is a bus driver straight out of the Greek pantheon.
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
For You, A Thousand Times Over*
Author:
tellmelittlelieSummary: When Michael proposes, and Ryan doesn’t say yes.
Notes: One-shot. Urgh, I cried over this so much. Just all the pain and the angst and the pay-off is so well done. Also I love the author so much.
Title:
UndoneAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: I love the sound when you come undone...
Notes: one-shot.
Title:
Ruined*
Author:
madamroyaleSummary: Ryan’s bedroom is perfect. Then Michael happens.
Notes: one-shot.
Title:
Trick or TreatAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: “What are you dressing up as this year?” Ryan’s voice is excited.
Notes: one-shot.
Title:
Little ThingsAuthor:
agape-eternalSummary: If I let you know I’m here for you maybe you’ll love yourself like I love you oh...
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
Michael and the Magnificent Reezy*
Author:
maeirSummary: It’s the second week of school at Culver High and Michael, a new transfer student, is pulled up on stage during a pep-rally as The Magnificent Reezy’s reluctant assistant.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
When This Became His LifeAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: Ryan wonders when this became his life. He’s tired, and not in a way that can be alleviated by a good night’s sleep. He’s tired in a way that feels fundamental to his personhood these days.
Notes: 14,000 words of amaaaazing characterisation. One-shot.
Title:
BioluminescenceAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: It says a lot about how busy they both are that they’ve never been on vacation together. They’ve spent time visiting each other over the years; a week in Baltimore here and a long weekend in Gainesville there but they’ve never gone anywhere together.
Notes: one-shot <3
Title:
All of the LightsAuthor:
cathedralheartsSummary: “Yo. If you wanna actually have some fun, ditch my brother and come hang with us,” Ryan says, flashing him his favourite smile - the one that gets the panties (or boxers) dropped. Predictably it works, and Michael looks a little confused and a lot turned on, and Steve scoffs and swears at Ryan and grabs Michael, dragging him out the room.
Notes: twin!fic. Work in progress.
Title:
The Date*
Author:
maeirSummary: Cullen has been waiting a long time to set Ryan up on a date.
Notes: Complete.
Title:
Knot in Vegas*
Author:
maeirSummary: Ryan was in Las Vegas for the retirement party but is locked in the hotel room tied to the bed. ‘You haven’t been a good boy, you’re not allowed to come outside and play’.
Notes: one-shot with a sequel:
Ryan’s Knotty Revenge.
Title:
We’ll Shine TogetherAuthor:
hadronsSummary: At Trials in Omaha, Elizabeth realizes that Ryan may have more-than-friendly feelings for Michael.
Notes: Complete.
Title:
Kicking Up SparksAuthor:
hadronsSummary: Ryan reads about the DUI online, and he sends Michael a quick “wtf dude” text, but he never gets a response. What he does get two days after he reads about it is a text from Michael asking if Ryan can come pick him up at the airport in Gainesville.
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
The RoommateAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: This is an AU where Michael needs a roommate (and is also a mystery novelist) and Ryan needs a place to live (and is a designer for Under Armour).
Notes: BASICALLY PHEELS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND PERFECTION. Complete.
Title:
Why can’t Thursday last forever?Author:
xxpammylanexxSummary: Ryan runs into Michael at Fashion Week and things just go on from there
Notes: Complete.
Title:
Colour Commentary*
Author:
maeirSummary: Michael provides colour commentary for the 200 back and 200 IM on NBC during the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
One man and his dogAuthor:
aftereighteenSummary: Ryan takes Carter to the park (inspired by People’s BTS video)
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Keeping SecretsAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: Five times Ryan and Michael got caught (or almost caught) and almost came out and the one time they did.
Notes: One-shot (split into two parts)
Title:
Pattern RecognitionAuthor:
agape_eternalSummary: Michael’s had a lot of time to learn the way Ryan operates
Notes: One-shot
Title:
untitled phelps/lochte ficletAuthor:
gasmsincSummary: Michael tries to bury himself further under the sheets but Ryan’s being a dick and keeps moving around, making it impossible for Michael to find a place that is void of any openings that let the cold in. “MP,” Ryan says, “we can’t stay in bed all night.”
Notes: One-shot
Title:
Living With Lochte*
Author:
maeirSummary: 5 Reasons why Ryan Lochte is the worst roommate ever (and one reason he’s not)
Notes: One-shot
Title:
Worth the RiskAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: Eight years is a long time to spend fixated on someone. And three and a half years is a long time to be committed to someone you can’t actually touch in public. They are both tired of it. Tired of appeasing sponsors and playing coy.
Notes: One-shot (split into two parts)
Title:
Real RulesAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: An elaborate game of gay chicken.
Notes: One-shot
Title:
And Love is Love in Beggars and KingsAuthor:
cathedralheartsSummary: “I’m not waiting for anyone but you, Mike.” modern day royalty!AU
Notes: One-shot (25k words)
Title:
Invisible LinesAuthor:
hadrons_collideSummary: When an injury in high school ends Michael’s promising swimming career, he starts helping Bob with coaching. When Bob takes the head coach position at the University of Florida, Michael goes with him as his assistant.
Notes: One-shot (11k words)
Title:
In TimeAuthor:
xxpammylanexxSummary: @ryanlochte One of my good friends just got engaged. Congrats! When am I gonna find the one?!?! #intime
Notes: One-shot
Title:
Waking Up in Vegas*
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: Michael’s retirement party in Vegas. Nathan’s night doesn’t go as planned.
Notes: One-shot (Ryan/Michael with one-sided Nathan/Ryan)
Title:
Rush NightAuthor:
kingzgurlSummary: Rush Night freshman year changed Michael Phelps’ life. It was a night he almost skipped out on.
Notes: One-shot.
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Title:
From Here You Can Almost See The SeaAuthor:
whimsiculeSummary: Michael's struggling with retirement. Ryan takes him on a roadtrip. He started to swim and there's no before and in between and it doesn't look like the after is going to be very easy to figure out.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
HomeAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: Ryan just needs to be home.
Notes: one-shot ki!fic. Linked to Lilly’s Shelter/Drop The World/Talan-verse.
***
Title:
Wednesday Night *
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: Michael is bored. Extremely fucking bored.
Notes: One-shot sequel to
Distraction - both of which are super hot and amazing and the best things ever.
***
Title:
Rio Looks Good On YouAuthor:
agape_eternalSummary: Rio is really good, and it's not just because he's winning.
Notes: one-shot kid!fic.
***
Title:
ThankfulAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: Talan's version of "I Got You Gator"
Notes: WIP. Part of the Shelter/Drop The World verse.
***
Title:
Trials and TribulationsAuthor:
CupcakeGirlASummary: Michael is a little confused heading into London. But it’s not about Ryan. It’s not! Ok. Maybe it’s about Ryan, at least a little bit. Ok. A lot. But it’s not strictly about Ryan. There’s other stuff too.
Notes: one-shot.
***
Title:
to the beat of the drumAuthor:
tashlaeSummary: “I slipped in a puddle,” Ryan says eventually. “Maybe. Possibly.” Michael still isn't sure how that ends up with the two of them driving across the country.
Notes: one-shot <3
***
Title:
Ugly SweatersAuthor:
hadronsSummary: Michael and Ryan go to an ugly sweater party. Not shockingly, Ryan's sweater is beyond hideous.
Notes: one-shot.
***
Title:
InterventionAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: "This is an intervention, bro."
Notes: one-shot <3
***
Title:
The Essentials*
Author:
aftereighteenSummary: The world - Ryan's world - enters the post-Phelps era, and Michael has a few words of advice.
Notes: one-shot but there are follow-ups:
Us in a Box and
Let Me Fall ***
Title:
Closer to Goodbye*
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: Finally, there's Michael. Michael's last Olympic games.
Notes: one-shot and various Ryan pairings. This is veryyyyyy angsty :/
***
Title:
Winter Song*
Author:
theloneredseatSummary: "Don't you get it? You're enough."
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
no snakes on this plane*
Author:
silentdictatorSummary: Michael is a plane and he's heading towards home.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
For Two Author:
aftereighteenSummary: "five dinners together and one breakfast".
Notes: one-shot.
***
Title:
Nothing But a NapAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: The thing about jet lag is, sometimes even when Michael’s tired, exhausted even, it's really hard to fall asleep.
Notes:
turningterrific? Hands down amazing at one-shots. This is one of my favorites!
***
Title:
A Fic is just a FicAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: He finds it one night, late, after trying unsuccessfully to fall asleep for hours. He flips on his bedside lamp and props himself up against the headboard and reaches for his laptop.
Notes: one-shot and hilarious!
***
Title:
It’s Not You, It’s HimAuthor:
xxpammylanexxSummary: Michael thinks that things don't happen for a reason. Only that maybe they do.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
All That Went Unspoken*
Author:
maeirSummary: Some things are better left unsaid, while others need be expressed.
Notes: Complete. All other parts linked.
***
Title:
All The Way HomeAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: Ryan and Michael are together in London. Ryan gets attacked at morning practice and faces a lengthy recovery. Michael is there every day.
Notes: WIP <3
***
Title:
You’re Gonna Miss MeAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: It's 3am and Michael isn't making any sense.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
Competition*
Author:
madamroyaleSummary: Michael loses a bet with Ryan and is forced to wear Ryan's merchandise for a week. Ryan really likes that idea.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
causin’ trouble in the darkAuthor:
hadronsSummary: Michael breaks up with Megan and spends New Year's Eve in Vegas with Ryan, where he figures out what his best option really is.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
That You Still Loved MeAuthor:
jeahwritingSummary: Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte are really fucking clueless dumbasses. Fic where the two idiots sort of find their something more. Set in 2010.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
It’s Cold OutsideAuthor:
jeahwritingSummary: It's cold out and Michael and Ryan are just laying in bed.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
It Will Come Back to YouAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: At a certain point Michael feels like nothing has its own distinct shape. Days and weeks melt together and nothing much distinguishes them from each other.
Notes: AU In which Michael is an investment banker who may be kidding himself and Ryan is a mechanic who knows he is. One-shot (25k words).
***
Title:
Grow a PairAuthor:
gasmsincSummary: Always-a-boy!Michael gets girls bits for a night.
Notes: One-shot but with a follow up:
Growing a Pair ***
Title:
What HappenedAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: There wasn’t going to be a next time. Michael knew that. Maybe that’s what made Ryan mad. Michael’s not really sure. Or: How they stopped fighting and kissed already...
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
You. Me. Him. Us.Author:
lillylunaSummary: Michael makes Ryan drive 45 minutes out of their way without telling him where they're going.
Notes: one-shot but part of the Shelter/Drop the World/Talan verse.
***
Title:
French LessonsAuthor:
hadronsSummary: Michael is a grad student and also Ryan's French tutor. College!AU
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
Rewind and Replay *
Author:
maeirSummary: So many things have happened in the six months between the London Olympics and now.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
Just You and Your Hand TonightAuthor:
icygraceSummary: Sometimes they don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to their kids. Sometimes that has consequences.
Notes: kid!fic fluff one-shot
***
Title:
To Travel is Better Than To ArriveAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: In which Ryan and Michael start out remodeling a kitchen and end up on a very random road trip.
Notes: one-shot (16k words)
***
Title:
KeyAuthor:
xxpammylanexxSummary: Ryan and Michael run into each other at the Superbowl
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
BrokenAuthor:
xxpammylanexxSummary: Ryan has broken his leg
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
Mapping It Out Author:
aftereighteenSummary: Michael admires Ryan.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
ValentineAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: Michael thinks of Ryan while helping his niece pick out Valentine’s Day cards for her class.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
RunawaysAuthor:
rosiexSummary: After a chance meeting in Rio, Michael and Ryan end up taking a completely unexpected trip around the world.
Notes: one-shot and owner of my heart (16k words)
***
Title:
Both of UsAuthor:
neighborhoodninjaSummary: Two weeks is too long to shut someone like Michael Phelps out of your life, especially if you're Ryan Lochte.
Notes: one-shot
***
Title:
TalanAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: Prequel to Thankful. Contains spoilers for the continuation of DTW.
Notes: WIP. Part of the Shelter/Drop the World verse.
***
Title:
Draw Me InAuthor:
xxpammylanexxSummary: Ryan picks up a habit of drawing on Michael.
Notes: one-shot. One of my all-time favorites!
***
Title:
Pour Me Something Stronger Than MeAuthor:
turningterrificSummary: In which Ryan's never-ending party starts to steer him off track, and Michael and his family help him find his way back.
Notes: one-shot (27k words).
Ao3 link.
***
Title:
Simple Kind of LifeAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: “There’s no crib.”
Notes: one-shot kid!fic. Part of the Shelter/Drop the World/Talan verse.
***
Title:
untitled Phelps/Lochte reunionAuthor:
gasmsincSummary: Ryan doesn’t reply. Michael just continues. “I didn’t mean to ignore you. I kind of just… I wanted to get away from everything swimming related and then I kind of got caught up in shit… and I never slept with any of those girls, I swear.”
Ryan glares. Michael says, “Okay, maybe Megan. But the others? I never did.”
Notes: one-shot
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Title:
Keep My Friends CloseAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: “Not even hi dude? Weak.” Ryan mutters under his breath as he settles next to Michael by the blocks.
Notes: one-shot
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Title:
Forty Nine ProblemsAuthor:
EllannaSummary: Michael is unimpressed with one of answers Ryan gives during #asklochte
Notes: one-shot
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Below is basically me being totally in love with
smellyfic and her writing.
Title:
Picture ThisAuthor:
smellyficSummary: In a story like this, there’s always someone else.
Notes: ACTUAL TEARS. LIKE BE PREPARED.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
SignalsAuthor:
smellyficSummary:A breakdown of a bunch of races with pictures.
Notes: This was from a prompt that
ashleyyyy and I added to the ficathon and
smellyleaf kindly filled it for us. So check it out because it’s awesome and also
because they totally have secret sex signals.
Title:
Lord KnowsAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Ryan, in response to all of his new found fame and the pressures that go with it, locks himself in the bedroom of his old house. Michael comes to the rescue, in a way.
Notes: My actual favourite. MICHAEL PHELPS IS A BAMF IN THIS AND I WILL NOT HEAR OTHERWISE. One-shot.
Title:
Ryan Lochte DayAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Ryan makes a phone call.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Fuck YouAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Ryan has a party
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Dear MamaAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Michael sees his mom and tries to kill her suspicions.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Bros OnlyAuthor:
smellyficSummary: “I read something about Michael going on a “bros only” trip to the Maldives. “Bros only” is code for “Honeymoon with Ryan”
Notes: one-shot
Title:
PriorityAuthor:
smellyficSummary: “Ryan and Michael are in the middle of sex and a teammate or Bob or either of their Moms walks in on them. They had no idea about them being together THAT way.”
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Worth ItAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
HomecomingAuthor:
smellyficSummary: A little bit of a family reunion, Lochte style.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Year By YearAuthor:
smellyficSummary:A year of Phlochte.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
AllowancesAuthor:
smellyficSummary:There are some things Michael lets Ryan get away with that he would never allow for anyone else.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
UnconditionalAuthor:
smellyficSummary: “Carter is under the covers with him, pressed up against his back. His presence in the bed is a necessary comfort in Michael’s absence, because Ryan can’t stand sleeping alone.”
Notes: one-shot
Title:
Bowling PinsAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Did he set it all up just to knock him down?
Notes: one-shot and one of the best fics you’ll ever read.
Title:
Seven Days in Sunny JuneAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Inspired by the Jamiroquai song, but not a song!fic: “For seven days in June I wasn’t lonely”
Notes: one-shot.
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Title:
NastyAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Michael Phelps has a very serious problem.
Notes: one-shot
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Title:
Just Like Old TimesAuthor:
smellyficSummary: Ryan's changed, but he just might find out he needs to change back.
Notes: one-shot
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Kid!Fic
I’ve separated this because I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. But seriously, check them out because I never realised how much I needed Michael and Ryan raising kids in my life
Title:
The Place of that DesireAuthor:
yekocSummary: Ryan doesn’t seem as concerned as Michael is about the baby sitting - sleeping, really, on its back with one arm flung up next to its head like it’s about to pump a fist in the air - in the middle of his totally gross, frat-star bedroom covered in a 50/50 split of swimming posters and pictures of disgustingly expensive cars. In fact, he’s looking at the baby with the kind of expression you usually only see on guys’ faces when they’re standing on the podium watching their own flag lifted toward the ceiling of the arena.
“Isn’t he fuckin’ awesome?” Ryan asks, still whispering. “He’s the fucking best, dude, you don’t even know. He’s a ton of work and shit, and, like, he shits a lot, too, but. Dude.”
Notes: Like when this popped up, I don’t think anyone expected it to be so brilliant. After you read this, you’ll know Phlochte’s obsession with Cash. This has fast become a must-read in the fandom. One-shot.
Title:
Don’t Be Afraid to Knock on the DoorAuthor:
ZanzibarSummary: If I look at this and squint my eyes we’re not dating, I’m stalking him. He’s a nice guy, he taught my kid to read and he’s crazy good looking. In which Michael accidentally falls in love with his kid’s Kindergarten teacher.
Notes: I read this twice in the same day. No shame. 21k words of absolute amazing writing. One-shot.
Title:
You’re The Boss*
Author:
aftereighteenSummary: Ryan is a cool Mary Poppins (AU kid!fic)
Notes: Work in progress
Title:
You Come Beating Like Moth’s WingsAuthor:
gasmsincSummary: The one where Michael and Ryan are still Olympians and foster a six-year-old Conor Dwyer.
Notes: 25,000 words and one of the best kid!fics around. Characterisations are so on point and it’s so funny, touching and angsty all at once. One-shot.
Title:
Just Catch That Wave*
Author:
hit__theroadSummary: Michael and Ryan’s kids end up enrolled on the same swim program
Notes: WIP.
The fics below are all taken from
olympickids wherein some uber talented writers have created an entire universe for Michael and Ryan raising kids. You should check out everything on there but here’s a selection I really enjoyed.
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Title:
I Got You, GatorAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: The birth of Oliver Lochte-Phelps Phelps-Lochte
Notes: kid!fic because it’s awesome and this one gives you actual tears of joy.
Part two Title:
Always be PreparedAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: The family camping trip (Ryan/Michael/Oliver)
Notes: Perfect family dynamics are perfect.
Notes:
Part 2: How Your Dad Met Me.
Title:
Toddlers and TiarasAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: Years down the line, Ryan wants to sign up their toddler daughter for a pageant because like glitz is awesome and flippers are like grills jeah?
Notes:
Part two,
Part three.
Title:
The Camera Never LiesAuthor:
ellanna22Summary: The prompt for this was Ollie finding the photo of MP with the bong. There’s teenage!angst, distressed!michael, good-in-a-crisis!ryan and of course some utterly mindless fluff.
Notes: Again, this family dynamic is perf.
Notes: one-shot
Title:
8 Simple Rules EXCRUCIATINGLY DIFFICULT EVENTS FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTERAuthor:
smellyficSummary: The title says it all :)
Notes: one-shot
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Title:
What the Water Gave MeAuthor:
icygraceSummary: “The house sucks. The quiet sucks. His stupid split times suck.”
Notes: ACTUAL UGLY TEARS CRYING ALL THE DAMN TIME. It’s separation!fic so be warned but it’s perfect and MY CREYS and it’s still continuing so I’ll add in the other parts of the ficlet when they come up. But basically be prepared for tears and your heart breaking and mending all at once. I’ve unofficially adopted it as set about 8 years after TMH. WiP.
Title:
YOLOAuthor:
icygraceSummary: Pranking, Michael Phelps-style. “Michael rubs his hands together with glee, a terrifying gleam in his eye.”
Notes: The most hilarious thing ever? YES. Unofficially adopted as set 13 years after the separation!fic above. One-shot.
Title:
Tempest in a TeapotAuthor:
complyordieSummary: in which Michael takes tea
Notes: one-shot
Title:
SickAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: Oliver was fine at the Olympics and now he is not.
Notes: This is amazing. Just feels all over the place. There’s more to come and I’ll link when it comes out.
Title:
in the right place after years of spinning ‘roundAuthor:
cashewdaniSummary: Michael tries to clear his throat, staring up at the ceiling. “You don’t get sick from wet hair. If you did, we would both be dead.” Plus twin babies. And not enough makeouts.
Notes: One-shot.
Title:
Oliver IsAuthor:
lillylunaSummary: A bunch of Oliver blurbs that didn’t fit anywhere else
Notes: One-shot (kinda). Sort of meshes in with Sick.
Title:
How To Survive Ballet LessonsAuthor:
madamroyaleSummary: Lo wants to take ballet lessons. Panic ensues.
Notes: One-shot but might continue?
Title:
Baby’s First ChristmasAuthor:
aftereighteenSummary: “Ok dude, pay attention because there’s gonna be a quiz on this later,” Ryan begins. He shifts his body to face the tree and settles the baby against his left arm so that he can point with his right.
Notes: One-shot but with a few follow-ups:
What I’d Be Without You,
Arrivals and
Making It [UPDATED: 17th March 2013]