I don't know

I’ve been listening to all of Shelby’s music lately (because it’s all fantastic and gorgeous and incredible) and I just found what was probably the base to “Mother” in Episode 15??

https://youtu.be/RhWj4lqsJSE

(Garycato moments from my Final Space fics.  I do find myself drawn to rare pairings — in this case, John x Jack (the lord commander), but I like to dabble in writing Gary x Avocato, as well)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14723324/chapters/34144826

(Soulbound, chapter 5)

“You don’t look like an avocado,” Gary blurted out.  “Avocados are green and wrinkly.”

“Gary,” Jack admonished, his hands on his hips.

“What?” the boy asked, uncertain as to why his other guardian was upset with him.

“We don’t make fun of other peoples’ names,” the Greytrexian informed him.

“I wasn’t,” Gary whined, but a look from Jack silenced him.  Taking a deep breath, he turned to the other boy and bowed his head.  “I’m sorry.   You’re very cute for an avocado.”

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14576499/chapters/34306409

(Over the Moon, chapter 4)

“Gary, this is my friend, Zavocato.  He’s a fellow captain in the Infinity Guard,” John informed his son.

“I’m gonna be a captain too, someday!” Gary insisted, glancing up at Zavocato. But his gaze quickly returned to the younger Ventrexian — a fact that did not go unnoticed by the adults. “Are you like an Earth cat?  Do you always land on your feet when you jump off stuff?  Do you sleep all the time?  Do you lick…”

“Zavocato and Avocato are Ventrexians, Gary.  Not cats,” John was quick to say, covering his son’s mouth before he said something ridiculous.

The little boy wiggled away, pouting up at his father. “But they LOOK like cats.  They’re all fuzzy and soft looking!” Gary grumbled, inciting a laugh from the elder feline.

“Gary,” John sighed, rubbing his eyes.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14727867

(Sudden Engagement: Gary x Avocato focused fic)

“Hey now,” Avocato said, lowering his voice to a soothing tenor.  “I’m sure we’ll get along fine.  Out of all the people the Lord Commander could have forced me to marry — I’m glad it was someone as incorruptible as you.  And I can guarantee that you, Gary Goodspeed, are not a walking death magnet.”

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14809395/chapters/34468583

(Avocado is Not a Proper Safe Word, chapter 4.  John x Jack.  Gary x Avocato)

“I mean, I suppose Avocato could pretend to be an evil general.  Ooh, I could make a slave robe look good,” Gary realized, tapping his chin.

“Too much information,” John groaned, wincing.

“Or he could be a motorcycle-riding gang lord!  Or a sexy college professor with sexy glasses.  Or a super villain in a cool cape!  Ooooh, or I could be the super villain, and he could be my totally hot superman-guy,” the blonde said, turning to grin at his boyfriend.

“Gary, stop talking about our intimate life with your parents in the room,” Avocato grumbled, tossing a quick glance at his son who was sleeping in the carrier at his feet.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14473185/chapters/33448719

(Evil Parents of Doom! - Chapter 2.  John x Jack, Avocato x Gary)

“You see, General, the Lord Commander and I understand that our children are our future. Anyone willing to kill their own child just couldn’t be trusted for this important mission,” the Lord Dictator explained, resting a hand on his husband’s petite shoulder.

“What mission?” Avocato was a breath away from fleeing the entire planet with his son, abandoning his post as General, and becoming a fugitive.  A life on the run couldn’t possibly be worse than spending another moment under the couple’s tyrannical rule.The rulers shared a sly smile.

“Our son has been… unruly in the past. We feel that he needs a firm, but supportive hand to guide him to reach his true potential,” the Lord Commander explained.

“You want me to train him…” Avocato guessed. As a general, he’d managed to catch a glimpse of the young heir a few times.  He remembered a human teenager with blond hair, and a rather sulky attitude.  No one had seen him in the last five years.  There had been rumors floating around that he had been imprisoned off world for disobeying his parents. 

I’ve been seeing posters for my city’s summer reading program for kids, and I thought I’d make one for fic readers, too. 

Just because it isn’t published traditionally doesn’t mean it’s not a book. Let’s celebrate how much we read in our fandom spaces, too.

Visit this website for more information and to get a reading tracker. I’ve also made achievement badges to help you celebrate your reading goals. 

This is just a starting point, so if there’s anything missing let me know. 

Crowley Alignment Chart

Hey friend, I can slip you some Greaserlock and Nerd!John I think …

 GREASERLOCK

You Give Me Fever by miche_thekiller,  16 k, explicit. “He’s the kind of boy youwant to take apart.“ Gratuitous Greaserlock.  Warnings for underage. Nerd John.

Vos Vocatis Me Febre by Belladonna_Q, 3 k, explicit.  Harry Potter Greaserlock AU. In 1952,Sherlock Holmes and John Watson meet at Hogwarts.

RecklessIntent by orphan_account,1.5 k, explicit. John gets injured while playing rugby, and his currentlyex-boyfriend, Sherlock, shows up to make him feel better. Greaserlock.

Subtlety is for theUncreative byTheMadKatter13  6k, explicit. A typicalFriday night doesn’t go badly so much as it first goes awry, and then it goesvery, very right. Greaser Sherlock. Toplock. Nerd John.

The Art Room byBenaddicted_Sherlockian, ninax , 5 k, not rated. John Watson pushed his glassesup further on his nose as he shuffled through the halls of high school. Walkingpast the gang of greasers, John instinctively hunched his shoulders more andducked his head to avoid the penetrating stare of Sherlock Holmes that wouldundoubtedly be thrown his way. Greaserlock.

I Can’t Help Falling InLove With You byjohnandsherlocks, 183 k, explicit. There’s a new boy in high school determinedto make John’s life a mess. Who would have thought how this would end up?Greaserlock.

Sweet and Tart by TheMadKatter13 , 2 kexplicit. “Miss me, John?” There was a low moan from deep in the greaser’schest that had Sherlock smiling fondly. “I missed you, too. I did get you atreat, though. Two treats, actually, but we’ll save the other for later. Wouldyou like your first treat now?” Toplock.

Cooperative Principle by bendingsignpost56 k, explicit. As thenewest instructor at St. Bart’s, John has been explicitly warned to never doSherlock Holmes any favours. Too bad the sex is so good. (John is a teacher,and Sherlock is terrible.)

Crazy Little Thing CalledLove byLittleRedHatter, 5 k, teen. A 1950’s High school AU fic featuring Greaser!John,Nerd!lock and some random kissing.

Still of the Night by michi_thekiller, 30 k,explicit. Vampire greaserlock. (Nerd John.)

Relief in Breathing by Slenderlock, teenlock.5 k, teen. He can’t believe this- this is Sherlock Holmes, for god’s sake. Theboy who can be found smoking the last of the day’s pack of cigarettes at lunchhour. The boy who rides a bloody motorcycle to school and back. Forfuck’s sake, he’s pretty sure that Sherlock Holmes is in one of his classes,but hell if John’s ever actually seen him there. And he does ballet?

Climbing The Trellis bydeductionz, 4 k, explicit. Sherlock pays a visit to John late at night, and hischarming nature takes hold of the situation. Greaserlock & Nerd John.

Hey nonny, why yes, I DO have a few Bottom!John fic recs to pass along! :)

Top!Lock & Bottom!John FicRecs

Undercurrents by entanglednow, 2 k, explicit. Sherlock has John lie down andpretend to be a corpse as he tries to solve a case. Things get a bit out ofhand.

Armourbyentanglednow, explicit 1.5 K, nice little PWP. The first time they have sex,Sherlock doesn’t even take off his coat. Clothes kink. Very hot Toplock.

Take MyBreath Away byQuesarasara, 14 k, explicit. It’s no wonder John and Sherlock are here lockedin a breathless moment just a whisper away from a kiss – they’ve spent yearstaking each other’s breath away.

I have your permission? by ianavi, 8part series. This is a subtle, hot little BDSM series of shorts. John andSherlock are both scientific academics who meet at a conference. The sparksfly, and a little weekend fling leaves them both reeling. LOVE the power play,and very hot depiction of submission and dominance.

The Flagellate Interval  by AraSigyrn, 1.3 k, explicit.  Sherlockmight allow other people to merely tolerate him; he won’t stand for it fromJohn.  He doesn’t say so.  John still knows.  BDSM practicedbadly. Warning for dubcon.

Dogs Don’t Come Into It by hyacinth_sky747, 18 k,explicit. Toplock. John and Sherlock progress somewhat organically from friendsto lovers finding that they share a desire for a loving BDSM relationship alongthe way. Sherlock makes a wonderfully playful dom to John’s need to let go andbe taken care of as a sub. Though the author leaves the fic marked asunfinished, I disagree – things evolve and end in a very satisfying place. Perhapsthey meant to add a coda? No matter, you won’t miss it. Thumbs up!

Winding Down by bees_stories, 2 k, explicit.In the dead of night, John wakes up to find Sherlock watching him. What elsecould follow but awkward conversation and sex. Toplock with fluff. Yum!

The Paradox series by Wordstrings, 8 parts. Sherlock POV.Crazy!lock. A crawl through Sherlock’s odd brain as he and John struggle tofind their balance together. BDSM, blood sharing, kink and all kinds ofcrazy.  Dream sharing. Brilliant andbizarre. Sweet in the creepiest of ways. What is sane, what is real, what islove? This turns it all inside out in the most profound of ways. Somehow whatis broken can find a way to heal. Wow.

Getting the Message by loveslashangst, 16 k words,explicit. John and Sherlock are idiots, Mycroft is fabulous in the background tryinghard to get John and Sherlock together, and Sarah is a wonderfulstraight-talking friend and reluctant match-maker. The sex is awkward andlovely as the lads navigate all their baggage.

That One Last Tender Place (To SinkHis Teeth In) by philalethia, 6 k, explicit.When Sherlock discovers that John is a masochist, he works to test what willinterest John. There’s cutting and blood play, general marking and painplay,good negotiations and affection … very kinky with a good understanding ofSM. Toplock. (Part of a four part series – Show and Noise.)

The Pleasure-dome Hotelby raiining,16 k, explicit. Takes place in a BDSM AU. Sherlock stays at the fancy hotel tosolve a case for Mycroft, but he might as well take advantage of the amenitiesthe room has to offer while he’s there. Toplock and sub!John – BDSM violence,PWP with a smidge of plot - very hot.

The Prizebytrillsabells, 100 k, explicit. Post-apocalyptic AU. John is struggling to makeends meet in the gang-ruled remains of London when he meets Sherlock and learnsof the Enclave – the last vestiges of the British government. There’s somedubcon, but nothing too dark. Toplock.

Man and Beast by Jupiter_Ash, 19 k, explicit. AU. Sherlockis a werewolf being held and experimented on in some secret lab. When they tossa prisoner in with him at full moon, unexpected things happen. Sherlock findshis mate in John Watson.

The Red byBelladonna_Q, michi_thekiller,3 k, explicit.  Fairy Tale AU. RedRidingHood!Sherlock controlsWolf!John. A very adult retelling of an old children’s tale. BDSM, furries,dubcon. (Locked to AO3 users)

Hey friend, check these out …

Toplock and Bottom!John

http://alexxphoenix42.tumblr.com/post/151882225678/do-you-have-an-bottomjohn-fics-youd-rec-d

Dom!lock & Sub John

http://alexxphoenix42.tumblr.com/post/157628897288/do-you-have-and-dom-sherlock-sub-john-fics

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And he’s clinging to my hand like it’s a life preserver and I’m being me and talking about nonsense like Grimace from the McDonalds commercials and how R2D2 is always ready to throw hands, and whatever, and the artist keeps glancing over at me and I’m like do your tattoo bro I’ve got my buddy handled

But then I realize he’s like, looking over because he can’t tell if he’s seeing something or not, and I glance down and I see my rainbow scalemail bracelet, and how I’m talking to my buddy all fondly and I’m like stroking his arm like he’s a wounded animal, and right as it clicks in my head the tattoo artist asks in his most nonchalant voice possible, like intentionally bland, I’m just talking about the weather haha what do you mean voice:

“So, are you guys close?”

And my gay ass is over to the side internally screaming because yeah, I am gay, but like this is just me being a good bro and my buddy is COMPLETELY OBLVIOUS TO WHAT IS HAPPENING BECAUSE HE’S A GARBAGE STRAIGHT PERSON AND HE SAYS

“Yeah of course, that’s why I asked him to come”

SO NOW THE TATTOO ARTIST THINKS HE’S RIGHT AND HE HAS A GAY COUPLE GETTING A TATTOO AND MY BUDDY HAS NO IDEA AND I’M AWKWARDLY SITTING HERE LIKE SHOULD I STOP HOLDING HIS HAND??? SHOULD I CORRECT THIS TATTOO ARTIST??? SHOULD I LET MY BUDDY KNOW??? MY GAY ASS DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE BEING INCORRECTLY ACCUSED OF BEING GAY, WHAT DO YOU DO

So that tattoo artist is like “Cool man, that’s great. Good for you.”

So then my buddy is like can I get some water, and the guy comes back with one bottle of water and my buddy takes a drink and then hands it to me, and I’m like obviously he has to lay down and needs me to hold his water so I just hold it in my hand, but turns out he was offering me water, so he turns to me and is like Colton, drink some water, and I take a drink and my garbage lizard brain is like “You’re drink sharing in front of the tattoo artist, now he KNOWS he’s right”

So we’re talking about tattoos with the artist and I mention that I’m getting a tattoo in September and my buddy is like “Yeah I’m gonna go and hold HIS hand for that one haha” and the tattoo artist FUCKING SAYS “I mean, I should hope so”

I MEAN, I SHOULD HOPE SO

I MEAN, I SHOULD HOPE SO