#buddielong

Title: ripples all the way down

Author: iriswests

Word count: 57,270

Rating: M

Warnings (from the author): None (but read the author’s note)

Summary: 

With some coercion, Buck allows Maddie to set him up on a date. Surprisingly, the date goes well — and it keeps his mind off the unnamable feelings he’s been studiously ignoring for his best friend.

Until Christopher’s science report on gentoo penguins — no, seriously — sets off a series of events that has him somehow spending more time at the Diazes’ side, and he feels like he’s going just a little bit insane trying to juggle a burgeoning relationship, his jealousy over Eddie’s own new relationship with Ana, and his inability to move on from the place that’s been his for three years in the Diazes’ lives.

Oh, and Eddie keeps looking at him like he has something to say — except he never says it.

This is the tumultuous road to finding out what Buck truly wants, paved by pebbles.

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or; christopher partakes in some parent trapping

Review: 

What better way to celebrate 911 moving to ABC than to reread some of my favourite older fanfics? This excellent story takes place around 4x08 (it’s not linked to the episode, but it should be noted that Maddie is still pregnant and the shooting/will has not happened). There is just so much pining. And family feels. And Christopher Diaz being an incredibly well-written, funny and smart character. I love all fanfics that just get Buck’s place in the Diaz’ lives. Another thing to note here is that yes, Ana is still in the story, but she is not being written as a villain like in so many other stories (but also, we don’t see much of her). Similarly, Buck’s “love interest”, Kai, is a very likeable guy, which just adds a lot more mental turmoil to this story. This was definitely not the last time I re-read this fanfic, especially since sadly this is the only multi-chapterered fic the author has written in this fandom.

Title: every single thing to come (has turned into ashes)

Author:  imdarlenescousin

Word count:  66,642

Rating: M

Warnings (from the author): miscarriage, implied/referenced child abuse, mental health issues, canon-typical violence

Summary: 

“Don’t you want to get back out there, though?” Buck asked. “I mean, you kept asking about my couch, but what about you?”

“I’ve had a couch this whole time,” Eddie countered.

“A metaphorical couch.”

“The hell is a metaphorical couch?” Chimney asked Hen and Ravi under his breath, earning only a shrug and raised eyebrows in response.

Or, Eddie starts dating, makes some friends, makes some realizations, and makes a serious offer.

Canon compliant through 6x14.

Review: 

A brand new, post 6x14 Buddie fanfic that definitely needs more love! This fic dealt in detail with Eddie figuring out and coming to terms with his sexuality, and I loved how the author shied away from making this too angsty. While Eddie is confused about it, with the help of Frank and his friends he is able to address his questions with minimal internal or external homophobia - which was really refreshing to read. I am a sucker for the “Buck and Eddie decide to be platonic life partners while keeping their feelings a secret from each other” trope, and if you enjoy it as much as I do, give this fic a read! Especially loved the genuine friendship and bond between the two, as well as Buck being a parent to Chris and Eddie’s support of that. Yes, there are some heavy topics (see warnings) but they mostly refer to calls and subplots. Overall, this story is much heavier on the fluff and comfort than angst/hurt.