phee.

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chapter fourteen: is it casual now?

by strwbrryfox | E | Chapter 14/18 | 7.7k | T: 105k

tags: hockey au, rivals to teammates to lovers, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockeyplayer!alex, hockey player!henry

summary:

Never in his eight-year career in this league had Alex witnessed such an intense and melodramatic reaction to a trade. In theory, he knew that Henry Fox was considered a big deal, but that didn’t mean that he understood why. The fact of the matter was that he knew exactly who Henry Fox was. Henry Fox, Son of Hockey Royalty. Henry Fox, the bane of Alex’s existence.

or, a professional hockey au where nhl superstars alex and henry have been rivals since they were sixteen years old. eleven years later, in a move that completely rocks the entire NHL and its fanbase, they become teammates. alex swears to himself that he just wants to keep his head down, stay in his own lane and play hockey. but, well, alex has never been good at doing either of those things when it comes to henry fox. a few mishaps and a round of damage control later force them to put their differences aside for the sake of their team, and if it also has alex reconsidering his stance on fox quite substantially, that’s no one’s business but his own, right?

start from the beginning here

Hi! Welcome to a little series I'm trialing called Fic-Rec Friday.

It was a goal of mine in 2026 to share fic recs, support writers, artists, creators, etc. so hopefully this is one small way to do that. I have shared a few sporadic recs on social media (here and here) but I wanted to share on Tumblr as well.

I'm still playing around with the format, but I'm aiming to keep a regular rhythm. I'll be sharing fic recs from the fandoms I am actively involved in (RWRB & Captive Prince.) However, do feel free to borrow the format for your own fandoms if you so choose.

FirstPrince Fics:

Revolution Begins With Fucking Up The MLA Style Guide by 50shadesofsubtext T | 2.3k | post-canon | grammar as foreplay

Henry's editor removes the Oxford comma, Alex chooses violence.

Baby, Be Mine by @strwbrryagcd T | 4k | 5 +1 things | loverboy ACD

Five times Alex asks Henry to be his valentine and one time henry beats him to it.

The End Of The End (We Live Again) by @cha-melodius E | 25k | time loop | love confessions of all time (emphatic period)

After traveling to Texas for his best friend's wedding, Henry makes some questionable decisions, meets a gorgeous and intriguing stranger, and ends up kissing said stranger beneath the starlit sky. It's not a bad day. But maybe not the one he intended to spend the rest of eternity in.

love lies patiently by @horsegirlonmain (darkestbliss) E | 101k | strangers to lovers | introspection | fluff & angst with a happy ending

A chance meeting with a stranger changes piano teacher Henry Fox's life.

Captive Prince Fics

Weighted and Measured by @nikanndros (Kittendiamore) M | 29k | canon-divergence | time-travel | magic

“Don’t read it,” Damen says, urgently, and he tries to pull Laurent back. In Akielon and, oddly, Veretian, the wall of the cave says: What does your heart desire? Laurent already has everything that his heart desires. Everything except- Auguste.

don't think by @hawberries E | art & comics | fan art

A collection of r18+ damen/laurent fanart (image heavy. some of the images are explicit.)

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chapter ten: tiptoeing past so many stages (what the fuck is patience?)

by strwbrryfox | E | Chapter 10/18 | 11.1k | T: 71.8K

tags: hockey au, rivals to teammates to lovers, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockeyplayer!alex, hockey player!henry

summary:

Never in his eight-year career in this league had Alex witnessed such an intense and melodramatic reaction to a trade. In theory, he knew that Henry Fox was considered a big deal, but that didn’t mean that he understood why. The fact of the matter was that he knew exactly who Henry Fox was. Henry Fox, Son of Hockey Royalty. Henry Fox, the bane of Alex’s existence.

or, a professional hockey au where nhl superstars alex and henry have been rivals since they were sixteen years old. eleven years later, in a move that completely rocks the entire NHL and its fanbase, they become teammates. alex swears to himself that he just wants to keep his head down, stay in his own lane and play hockey. but, well, alex has never been good at doing either of those things when it comes to henry fox. a few mishaps and a round of damage control later force them to put their differences aside for the sake of their team, and if it also has alex reconsidering his stance on fox quite substantially, that’s no one’s business but his own, right?

start from the beginning here

🏒 out of the cold

chapter ten: tiptoeing past so many stages (what the fuck is patience?)

by strwbrryfox | E | Chapter 10/18 | 11.1k | T: 71.8K

tags: hockey au, rivals to teammates to lovers, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockeyplayer!alex, hockey player!henry

summary:

Never in his eight-year career in this league had Alex witnessed such an intense and melodramatic reaction to a trade. In theory, he knew that Henry Fox was considered a big deal, but that didn’t mean that he understood why. The fact of the matter was that he knew exactly who Henry Fox was. Henry Fox, Son of Hockey Royalty. Henry Fox, the bane of Alex’s existence.

or, a professional hockey au where nhl superstars alex and henry have been rivals since they were sixteen years old. eleven years later, in a move that completely rocks the entire NHL and its fanbase, they become teammates. alex swears to himself that he just wants to keep his head down, stay in his own lane and play hockey. but, well, alex has never been good at doing either of those things when it comes to henry fox. a few mishaps and a round of damage control later force them to put their differences aside for the sake of their team, and if it also has alex reconsidering his stance on fox quite substantially, that’s no one’s business but his own, right?

start from the beginning here

Hiiii! I believe I’ve read every fic in this category so here are some of my recommendations. These were all really enjoyable reads so I hope you enjoy!

All of these fics include spoilers for the book The Long Game!

i'll find a new place to be from by Anonymous

Mature - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed

“Lyubimyy, you are worrying me. I know facing Montreal is big deal…” Oh, yes. They have practice later, and a game on Saturday. He knows this. They have a game on Saturday. Against Montreal. Against. For the first time in his career, the Montreal Metros will be his opponents, and he has to win. or; shane handles the fact he has to play against his former team... not very well

I wish this fic was longer! CW: References to ed and sh. The hurt hurts, and the comfort comforts in this fic. This is a solid read to start off the list.

A Fierce and Blazing Thing by Annwolfe87

Mature - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed

In the days leading up to the first time Shane Hollander faces his old Montreal team with the Ottawa Centaurs, he kinda goes through it. Maybe a lot of bullshit built up over the years. Maybe now that he's finally in a place to deal with it, he starts to. Featuring my beloved Centaurs taking care of their own, a couple of very early mornings, a minor meltdown at practice, a slightly bigger meltdown at a barbecue, and one Shane Hollander finally coming home.

There is an nsfw scene at the beginning, but it’s all sfw after that. This fic was so emotional for me. I really related to Shane’s feelings over the betrayal like I never had before. I had also lost a friend group that I had had for a long time over stuff that shouldn’t have been a friendship ending. I felt like in this fic Shane put a lot of words to my feelings. This is my new comfort fic, and I will probably read it a few more times.

Get Your Filthy Fingers Out of My Eye by mannaray

Mature - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed

[Set after the events of TLG] On the first match back facing his old team, Shane’s new teammates find a way to show love to him (and their anger towards the montreal team)

Okay, this one includes the game itself. Personally, I have never forgiven JJ, and I am glad to know Ilya feels the same. This fic was everything I could have wanted and more. I have read a lot of fanfics in many different fandoms, but nothing could have prepared me for the ending. Maybe Ilya really is rubbing off on Shane.

First cut is the deepest by GingerBaggins

Explicit - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed

Ottawa face Montreal away from home ice, and for the first time in eleven years, Shane Hollander is not in red and blue. OR Ilya watches Shane battle his old teammates and fails to stay calm about it.

There is an nsfw scene at the end of the fic. This is everything but the kitchen sink cookie of what you are looking for. You name it, this fic probably includes it. I would say more, but I don’t want to give it all away. It’s a great read and fits what you are looking for.

No stupid questions by spnispain

General Audiences - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed

After a grueling game against Montreal, Ilya has to talk to the press, instead of kissing his beautiful husband. A tragedy, if you ask him.

This is a short one, but it is almost entirely Ilya in this fic. He loves Shane, and so does the rest of the team.

thank you, montreal by strwbrryfox

General Audiences - Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov - Completed

Ilya took his face in his hands and smacked a kiss onto his cheek, making Shane laugh, which was probably the desired effect. Harris left with his photos a few moments later, promising Ilya that they’d be seeing them all on the official Centaurs account soon. “You should make caption, ‘Thank you, Montreal,’” Ilya called after him. “Tag the fuckers too!” or, shane scores his first goal as a centaur, ilya is a very proud husband.

Not necessarily them playing against each other, but I think it is a good addition to the other fics in the lineup. It’s such a short and sweet read that deserves to be recognized.

the mountchristen pharma job by @coffeecatsme (book-verse)

@suseagull5914: Another unique, fun fic! Heist AU meets just a hint of Christmas feels, and combined with the fact that it jumps around in time, this author constantly keeps you on your toes, wondering what will happen next. A must read!

The Flight Before Christmas by @indomitable-love (book-verse)

@dot524: Alex is a flight attendant, and he’s good at what he does. But for some reason, this tall blond guy annoys the heck out of him. What will happen when they are both stranded in a snowstorm over the holiday and stuck sharing a hotel room? I’ll give you three guesses. This one had great banter and a dab of angst, and it was such a fun read!

If You're Not Made For Me (Why Did We Fall in Love?) by @captainjunglegym (book-verse)

@na-dineee: Not going to lie, this was a challenging read, which lingers long after! Henry and Alex are in an established relationship, so certain of their future together. Then they stumble over the question of having kids... What follows is messy and ugly, touching and relatable, almost destructive, but resovled in a very sensitive way. This hurt phenomenally good!

The Look of Love

Welcome back everyone for the last day of our event! Today we're unveiling the creators of all the wonderful fanworks currently in our collection ❤️💙 This is gonna be a long post so buckle up.

If you have not received your gift work yet, please check your email for more information.

I hope that someone gets my… by @onthewaytosomewhere (mae on ao3)

please could you be tender? by @judasofsuburbia

The Little Pup That Could by @wordscavenger

Seasons of Love Letters by @Muddbloodpotter05

vanity fur by @babygirlgalitzine

draw me like one of your french girls by @lesliesknopes (buttercupkisses on ao3)

Still Sitting in the Corner I Haunt by @brokenchairwrites

you should think about the consequence by saintsnames

watch where you put your hands by @thedramasummer (acheinmybones on ao3)

takes one to know one by @thesleepyskipper

There's clay under my nails and desire burning in my heart by @tinyarmedtrex

Crystal Heart by @dizzymisslizzie (LK_42 on ao3)

Without a Summer by @orchidscript

What Goes Up Must Come Down by bleedingballroomfloor

Change Your Ticket (Maybe I Miss You) by @cactusdragon517 (MayQueen517 on ao3)

omg they were roommates by @glasshouses-and-stones

Bake a Sugar Cake by @jackzimmermemes (Luminous_Bluebell on ao3)

let you love me by @thinkingaboutelephants

Comments Make the Heart Grow Fonder by @suseagull04

i'd rather tangle with him by @taste-thewaste

Don’t sleep with the customers by @swoonoveryou3

[podfic] rest your weary head by @schitthappens (dairaliz on ao3)

there's a million little reasons why i want you near by @henryspearl

We Fit Together by @cricketnationrise

Sweet as Cinnamon by quill_and_ink

Pretty Competent by @noahreids (High-Seas-Swan on ao3)

your kiss is on my list by @priincebutt

lost in the revelry (lost in the make believes) by @tailsbeth-writes

Fake It Till We Make It by @milowren29

Outshine the Stars by @luainthewild

a knight to remember by acheinmybones

Call It Fate by @emmalostinwonderland

[podfic] may the fourth be with you by @iwaizumi-keiji

Careful Cooking by @iboatedhere

90s romcom remix by @incalamity

It's not just like you're kind of on my mind (I think about you all the time) by haaaveyoumetted

How Do You Say I Love You by @magicmelinoe

you'll be in my heart (always) by @bigswitchenergyy (dreakawa on ao3)

you can see it (with the lights out) by @kj-bee

know that you deserve to have it by @read-and-write- (JustNo on ao3)

Keep You in my Incognito Tab by @louikazooie

That's a wrap, friends! If anyone promotes their fic here on tumblr, please tag this account so we can reblog your post, and if you haven't already go comment on your gift!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated. We are grateful to each and every one of you for making this such a special event. Remember to take care of yourselves, and keep the things that bring you a bit of joy close.

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chapter three: is this entertaining?

by strwbrryfox | E | Chapter 3/? | 7k | T: 21K

tags: hockey au, rivals to teammates to lovers, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockeyplayer!alex, hockey player!henry

summary:

Never in his eight-year career in this league had Alex witnessed such an intense and melodramatic reaction to a trade. In theory, he knew that Henry Fox was considered a big deal, but that didn’t mean that he understood why. The fact of the matter was that he knew exactly who Henry Fox was. Henry Fox, Son of Hockey Royalty. Henry Fox, the bane of Alex’s existence.

or, a professional hockey au where nhl superstars alex and henry have been rivals since they were sixteen years old. eleven years later, in a move that completely rocks the entire NHL and its fanbase, they become teammates. alex swears to himself that he just wants to keep his head down, stay in his own lane and play hockey. but, well, alex has never been good at doing either of those things when it comes to henry fox. a few mishaps and a round of damage control later force them to put their differences aside for the sake of their team, and if it also has alex reconsidering his stance on fox quite substantially, that’s no one’s business but his own, right?

start from the beginning: here

for the sake of the wedding

chapter three: wine and dine

M | 3/8 | 5.1k (t: 18.2k)

tags: wedding planner alex, best man henry strangers to lovers, mutual pining, fluff, idiots to lovers, dual pov

summary:

In which Philip is getting married and asks Henry to be his best man. Henry very reluctantly agrees, but what he absolutely does not agree to is being the one stuck dealing with all of the tasks that Philip “simply does not have time for.”

The one thing that his brother did manage to do was hire a wedding planner, Alex, who's not only extremely charming and, well…much too handsome than what should be considered humanly possible but who, for some reason, seems to be doing everything in his power to make the situation more bearable for Henry. What starts out as a bond over their mutual annoyance with Philip and his outrageous requests turns into something completely unexpected and much deeper, and for once, Henry might just have to indulge himself.

or: henry and alex plan a wedding together and just might find love of their own along the way ♥️💍

chapter three of my weddingplanner!alex & bestman!henry for @aroyallybigbangrwrb is OUT!!