Happy comfort fics

[asexualenjolras]

Lately my depression has been hitting me harder than normal, and I need some distraction to get my mind out of it. I'm hoping someone can provide me with some happy fluffy fics, or hurt/comfort fics that are heavy on the comfort.  Merthur is preferred, but strong friendship gen fics are fine too.  Thanks.

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[moonflower999]

I was just searching through my faves for you, and came across this (which I now think I have to reread!).

It's called Dosed. https://archiveofourown.org/works/1048541/chapters/2097117 This is part of the summary I wrote in my bookmark "I really love this wonderful story. Arthur wanders into Merlin's record shop one day...ends up stopping by multiple times a week. They grow closer. Morgana is a punk-y deejay. Gwen has left Arthur for Lance, but he's still friends with them, and his first foray into the record store is to buy Lance a gift. Merlin knows what people need, and engages in musical healing."

If you give me some more details about what you like modern/canon? comic? etc... I'll narrow my search!

I hope this gives you some nice moments, and that your depression improves soon!

[asexualenjolras]

I like canon or modern, and more sweet than comedic. The number of tropes I like is endless, so I'm afraid I can't help much that way, but it also means I'm pretty easy to please. Normally I like porny fics, but I'm less in the mood for hardcore explicit right now.

I read that rec a long time ago, but I don't remember most of it, so definitely worth a reread, thanks

[schweet_heart]

Sorry you've been having a rough time lately! I have an entire folder dedicated to short & fluffy fic for exactly this purpose, so hopefully some of these will help you too :)

Dandelion - This time, when Merlin's memory spell proves too strong to be lifted simply by their meeting, Arthur is forced to win Merlin over the hard way: with small-talk and dandelions.
August - Merlin looked uncertainly to Arthur. “Have you ever made bread?” he asked. / “How hard could it be?” Arthur said.
Fake it til you make it - In which Gwen’s sage advice like, “Not to rain on your parade, but is fake dating your straight crush really a great idea?” is completely ignored.
The Sleeping Beauty - A plot to put Arthur under an enchanted sleep reveals Merlin's true feelings.
Fools of Us All - Merlin accidentally makes everybody in Camelot fall in love with him. Everybody except Arthur, that is.
The Practice Boyfriend - Merlin’s been in love with Lance for years, but he hasn’t had much experience dating and he wants to figure out the ins and outs of dating

[asexualenjolras]

Thank you, I will definitely check some of these out, especially the one that says it's about wooing Merlin with dandelions.

[schweet_heart]

Welcome! The writer of that fic is one of my faves in the fandom, and has a lot of other lovely fluffy work if you enjoy that one :)

[ji_ang]

Lemon Meringue by Adelagia is always a go-to for me.

Also this list!

I hope things will be on the up and up soon for you! <3

[xancredible]

If you don't mind a shameless self-rec... My ACBB from last year has a grieving/depressed Merlin, who finds support and comfort in his new friendship with Arthur. It's extremely slow-build, and the focus is on Arthur, rather than Merlin, but I wrote this to indulge my hurt/comfort needs, so...

It's called Standing Right in Front of You, it's ~76k, rated M.

[clea2011]

Oh I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things improve for you. Here are some fics that might work for you:

Three Castles - http://archiveofourown.org/works/2255 - I have re-read it so many times, it never fails to cheer me up. So sweet.

The Great Winter - http://archiveofourown.org/works/2119092

The Pride of Dibley - http://archiveofourown.org/works/4874920 - actually, just go through Camelittle's entire catalogue, she writes lovely happy fics.