thank you to everyone who reached out with recommendations. With the help of the characteristically helpful and kind shameless fandom, I have compiled this list of sickeningly sweet fics to read after a horrid, shitty, irredeemably bad day
there is no angst to be found folks, the only goal here is to get you giggling, so curl up and dig in
Mickey Milkovich’s Guide to Flirting by @whatwouldmickeydo
Mickey Milkovich doesn’t get crushes, fuck you very much
Or
How Mickey Milkovich learned to stop worrying (so much) and flirt with his crush
High School Sweetheart by lockmyheart
Ian and Mickey run into Ian's colleague, who points out something none of them have considered before.
i close my eyes and wait for the echo by @milominderbindered
Five times Mickey protects various members of the Gallagher clan, and one time they all return the favour.
Because you listen by Yeoldfandomsofmine
Ian Gallagher is not a silent person. He talks all the time and about everything under the sun. Except, the chatter seems to be reserved specifically for Mickey.
Now Mickey has to get to the bottom of this and figure out why. It's essential alright?
these days, life is better by @biblionerd07
Ian realizes Mickey is the most romantic guy on Earth.
Visiting Hours (Family Only) by @arrowflier
When Mickey wakes up after surgery, he's surprised by all the faces in his room.
Call Me Baby, Call Me…What? by @arrowflier
It started small, and simple. “Pass the remote, babe,” when Mickey was too busy stuffing his face to turn up the TV. “Come back inside, honey,” when Mickey had been out on the balcony for too long, smoking and staring at their neighbors.
But then Ian pulled an Ian, and things got…weird.
The Wisdom Teeth Series by @callivich
Lip didn’t think it was possible but Ian is even more sappy about Mickey when he’s hopped up on painkillers from the dentist.
For Gallavich Week 2021. Day 1 Theme: Post-Series Finale.
Despite being married a year, Ian and Mickey go on their first official date.
Milkoviches Don't Get Sick by southsideforever
Milkoviches don’t get sick. At least that’s what Mickey has been telling himself all day. Being sick is a luxury that Mickey has never been able to afford.
One-shot about Ian taking care of his sick (and stubborn) husband.
Nobody's Fuckin' Business by Efflorescent
“God your lives are fuckin’ boring if my love life is your only source of entertainment,” Mickey grumbles as he slides into the booth with his beer, squeezing in next to Janelle while Rikki and Dalton take the other side.
“She won’t get jealous with you sitting next to me?” Janelle asks and Mickey is almost confused by the question before he remembers that they still think Ian is a woman.
In which Mickey's coworkers learn that he has been in a relationship for ten years and the interrogation ensues.
Warmness On The Soul by @bravemikhailo
“Good morning, birthday boy,” he says, and it’s a whisper, warm breath against Mickey’s mouth, and Mickey can’t help but tighten his grip on Ian’s waist, push up on his tiptoes to get at his mouth, whispering, “Soft motherfucker,” just before crashing their lips together, a mess of tangled limbs against the kitchen sink.
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Or, Ian surprises Mickey on his birthday, and they spend the day surrounded by nature.
The Caregiver by @thevioletjones
Mickey cares for his roommate, Ian, in his time of need.
In The Romance Section by kissteethstainred
When Ian moves to a new area, he starts to frequent the local bookstore. Eventually he begins to visit the bookstore for the owner more than the books themselves.
When Mickey loves the shirt Ian buys him, Ian starts buying Mickey more things. Just short, cute little ficlet about Mickey's love for bright, patterned shirts.
The Thing About Living by @lalazeewrites
In which Ian Gallagher donates a kidney just to get a date with Mickey Milkovich. That’s it, that’s how it goes. Everyone gets a happy ending.
You're that Someone by matchst_ck
"She watched, smiling, as Mickey’s chubby little hand reached out to pat her youngest brother curiously. It looked like Ian had made a friend."
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Mickey and Ian meet as babies and friendship blossoms. Here are some snapshots of their lives, together.
Sweet Lips On My Lips by skiesbelow
mickey experiences new things after kissing ian for the first time.
softness ensues.
from head to toe by andchaos
“Why do you even like Mickey?”
Ian's eyes trailed over his legs and back and settled on the back of his head, and in that he had his answer.
His favorite thing about Mickey was Mickey himself.
Be My Baby, I'll Look After You by where_havealltheflowers_gone
Five times Mickey tried to propose and one time Ian beat him to it.
Beer & Candy by hypernomad
Mickey Milkovich does not date. Somehow he keeps finding himself on them anyway, though.
golden hour by @iansfreckles
He’s going to count those freckles one day, he decides, right then and there with Ian’s mouth on his. He’s going to find his favorite shapes in them, his favorite stories. Draw stupid little pictures in black ballpoint pen on his shoulders and kiss them, kiss them, kiss them, until Ian’s laughing with that one crooked tooth on display.
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(OR: 5 times Mickey admires Ian's freckles, +1 time Ian admires his)
The many things Mickey Milkovich has been called by KeepGoing
Ian whispers words to Mickey he has never heard before. Words like beautiful, hot, smart. Ian tells Mickey how brave he is to have endured all the crap in his life. Ian touches him, soft touches, Mickey isn't used to feeling. He's used to rough hands. Punches. Kicks. Shoves. He isn't used to soft fingertips and gentle caresses. He isn't used to butterfly kisses along his jawline and fingers in his hair as he falls asleep to the sound of Ian's heartbeat.
clean slate by @mmmichyyy
“Of course,” Mickey murmurs. “We’re married. We take care of each other, right?”
Ian leans in and connects their lips together in agreement, still holding onto Mickey’s hands.
“Yeah Mick,” Ian agrees breathily, as he pulls away from the kiss. “You’re my husband. We take care of each other, no matter what.”
" 'So who made the first move?'
It's Steve this time and Anna just nods enthusiastically, clearly having thought about heading in the same direction with her line of questioning.
'I did.'
'I did.' "
He's being really unprofessional. Mickey might not even be gay. He might be hitting on a straight man through takeout cups.
golden by @metalheadmickey
Ian and Mickey connect with each other as they spend some time outside.
Enjoy a little story about drunk Mickey falling asleep on Ian's tummy, and Ian absolutely adoring it 🥰
You are nice, Mickey by ronnie_vfs
AU. In which Mickey accidentally helped Ian out.
Coming Soon (to a theatre near you) by GrandSelfMythology
Ian and Mickey go to the movies.
Mickey wears cargo pants.
An ER nurse tries to get the details from Ian and Mickey about an allergic reaction they are having, but is unprepared for the story that unfolds.
thats all for now! hope you left this post brighter than when you found it
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