Jay's list of Peter/Neal/Elizabeth fic recs
(I still can't get over the fact that this is an actual promo picture ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME)
I've been reading White Collar fic for the past week pretty much nonstop, and everything I've read has been FANTASTIC, so I'll share all of fit with you guys, y/y? :D
By china_shop
The Love Nest
Summary: Neal came into Peter's office and closed the door after him. He seemed pensive. "Um, Peter?""What?" Peter looked up, caught himself blushing, and looked back down at his paperwork. "What is it?""Your wife just asked me out on a date," said Neal.
Undercover
Summary: "I highly doubt that." Peter angled his head to speak directly into Neal's ear, though he still had to shout to make himself heard. "My wife's pretty incredible. "Peter sat back in time to see Neal's eyes widen fractionally, and a mocking smile ghost across his face. "I was wondering what it would take to get you to break your cover."
No, And Here's A Dozen Reasons Why
Summary: The parole arrangement was going to be worth it, however much Neal tried his patience. And any inconvenient responses Peter might be experiencing would fade with familiarity. Neal was easy on the eye, but he was also a guy and a convicted criminal: hardly Peter's type, on either count. And this wasn't Sin City.
The Rehabilitated Con Con
Summary: Neal's curiosity is piqued when he meets an old friend of Peter's.
The Reasonable Doubt 'verse
Summary: First time set in the first half of season 1. Originally posted in 19 parts to livejournal.
Recreational Flirting
Summary: Right up until a quarter of one on November 13, Elizabeth prided herself on not falling for Neal Caffrey.
Paws!
Summary: Peter's attention was on the kitten. It was small and black, with white whiskers, white paws and a small white bib on its chest. Its wide blue eyes were fixed on Peter. And it was wearing a collar with a blinking green light.
By other authors
Contractual Obligations: A Love Story In Three Traffic Lights
Summary: The way Neal says it, though, amused and dismissive, is almost insulting. Of course Peter would never do such a thing, Neal's tone implies. Absurd notion.
Figure It Out
Summary: "You, upstairs," El said to Neal. He beamed, twirled on one foot, and trotted out. "And you need to stop making it so fun to mess with you," she added to Peter.She surprised a look of such melting fondness on his face as he looked after Neal that her breath caught. "No," he said quietly. "I really don't."
Always Starts the Same, With a Boy and a Girl
Summary: Summer, 1998. Neal Caffrey robs the gallery where Elizabeth O'Dell is working late, and comes away with a lot more than art. Agent Burke has no idea what's about to hit him.
And Anyone Who's Ever Had A Heart
Summary: Before seeing the picture, she'd just slotted Neal Caffrey in as one more thing Peter's brain couldn't let go of, and amusing yourself while your spouse hunted down the greatest international art thief of the age was certainly classier than being a football widow.
A Mile Away And Wearing Your Shoes
Summary: "Neal?" Peter puts his hand to his throat. That wasn't his voice. Not his hand either. "This isn't happening." Peter turns his head to see himself looking back. "Neal, that better be you in there."
Bought And Paid For Fantasy
Summary: For their anniversary, Peter and Elizabeth hire an escort: Neal Caffrey.
Martyrs Never Last This Long
Summary: The Suit stands for law, social control and all the things Mozzie fundamentally opposes, but he's married to someone Mozzie likes and he's sleeping with one of Mozzie's best friends, so he should probably know that Kate's in New York again.
Lets Play Ball
Summary: Someone slips something into Neal's drink. He has an allergic reaction.
In Sickness And Health
Summary: The worst part of all of this, Neal thought, was not being sick and in the hospital. It was being sick, in the hospital, and alone.
By OnYourMark
Perfect Beautiful Good
Summary: Neal Caffrey doesn't know it, but he's probably the best thing that ever happened to Peter and Elizabeth's sex life.
The Bahamas Are Boring This Time Of Year
Summary: Kate just dumped him, Agent Burke keeps laughing at him, and Neal has yet to realize just what a bad idea it is to antagonize the FBI.
Both Sides Of The Conversation
Summary: While investigating a gallery theft, rookie FBI agent Peter Burke meets assistant manager Elizabeth Beale and her appraiser, Neal Caffrey. They're about to be the strangest thing that ever happened to him, but he can't say he minds.
The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Con Men
Summary: There are six rules every con should obey. Neal's going to break them all. Starting with his refrigerator.
Some art
Neal + Peter by beautiful-burnout
Peter + Neal: Kiss by beautiful-burnout
Peter and Neal by hahahahoya
Knows What She Wants by Gnine
That's it for now. I'll most likely update this as I make my way through the El/Peter/Neal tag on AO3. I hope that mariesen and anyone else who goes through this enjoys!