#20-25k

Title: All the Things We Already Knew

Written by jupiterfics

Rated: no rating

Category: gen, m/m

Warnings: none

Relationships: Bobby & Buck, Buck/Eddie, Bobby/Athena

Tags: hurt/comfort, emotional hurt/comfort, whump, Bobby Nash acting as Evan Buckley's Parental Figure, Bobby Nash is dad shaped, Maddie Buckley is a good sister, confession of feelings, soft, canon-typical violence, canon-typical trauma, may contain schmoop, Firehouse 118 crew as family

Words: 21,640

Summary:

It's the smoke that wakes him, seeping into his apartment not ten minutes after he finally knocks off.

He's off the couch in half a second, heart pounding with adrenaline, at the kitchen counter before he even realizes that the familiar smell in his nose is burning insulation.

There isn't any alarm going, no sprinklers on, no neighbors screaming or doors banging open, but Buck knows.

"9-1-1," says a vaguely familiar voice on the other end of the phone once he punches in the numbers. "What's your emergency?"

You’re So Golden by jellycarrie

Words: 20,170 // Rating: Not Rated

Harry is stressed and stressed Harry bakes a lot. He ended up packing some for his neighbors, dropping them at their door. That’s how he meets Louis, it's a bit awkward but wow. Louis just has to be the most attractive man, Harry had ever seen.

Pastry courting ensues.

Read now on Ao3.

“John and Mary get divorced, but it doesn't really go the way divorces are supposed to go. In fact, nothing happens the way it's supposed to happen, but it still works out.“

@moranion says “This story was born sometime last fall, when I got angry about the general assumption that Mary either had to die or be a villain in order for John and Sherlock to get together, either in fic or in the show. So I set out to prove that I could do it better.”

Damn did they ever.

This fic proves hands-down that sympathetic Mary in an unabashedly Johnlock fic CAN BE DONE, PEOPLE.

OMG ALL THE FLUFF.  ALL THE FLUFF IS IN THIS FIC.  And Johnlock for days.

Sherlock adores Mary.  ABSOLUTELY ADORES HER.  John loves her too.  And Mary steps aside because of the love she sees between Sherlock and John (that’s how the fic starts so that’s not a spoiler.)  This follows the canon of S3 - Mary shooting Sherlock, Magnussen, Sherlock’s suicide mission - this fic doesn’t shy away from any of that yet turns it all into the biggest love letter to all three of them.

Mycroft’s speech is particular perfection.

Thanks to the Anon who sent a rec for this fic to my inbox - it was definitely a treat to read, and a perfect addition to the Femfirmative Recs.

Ladies Present:  Mary is a main character; Molly, in one scene; Surprise Mystery Guest

Characterization: Mary is a generous, loving, snarky, wicked ex-assassin - just like in the show, with faults and strengths.  Molly’s pretty superficially sketched but she’s positive as well.

Participation:  The narrative hinges on Mary’s actions and interactions, so she figures very predominantly in the story (she’s either involved in much of the action or being discussed.)  Molly’s presence is very small in one scene (one mention of Mollstrade) but is friends with Sherlock and Mary particularly.  And then the Surprise Mystery Guest gives the ending a romantic twist.

Ocean Eyes (26k)

Written for @harrysmol for the @hlficexchange2017

By: harrystinyshorts (ao3: LSFOREVER)

Artwork done by: @pupperlouis

Prompt: Farmer!harry where he lives on a quaint little farm with chickens and dogs and goats and this hot shot businessman (louis) comes and tries to buy his land and of course they end up falling in love.

Description:

“I want to buy your land.” “Get out of my house.” “I’d hardly call it a house…” “I’d hardly call you the respectable business man you claimed yourself to be when you introduced yourself!” “Touché. I’ll break you one way or another, Mr. Styles. Just you wait.”

or, where harry is a farmer, louis is a rich business man, and niall and liam are the best mates anyone could ask for.

- Kat Xx

(PS bonus artwork under the cut if you’re interested).

Title: You’re a Hard Soul to Save With an Ocean in the Way (but I’ll get around to it)

Author: namakemono

Word count: 20k

Contains: Fluff, Slow Burn, Romance, Slight Angst

Summary: 

Louis stares. “You’re five inches tall.” He says finally.

“I am about that.” The tiny man agrees.

“You’ve been making strange noises and scaring the shit out of me.”

“I’m sorry.” The tiny man winces.

“You’ve been breaking my things.”

“Not on purpose.”

That voice is disconcertingly deep, and Louis keeps wanting to look up and find the fully grown person that it must surely be coming from. He takes a deep breath and moves onto the next impossible point.