#ficst

part one, part two

Take a Ride (ao3) - RosannaDrinksToForget

Summary: Dan likes to surprise Phil, especially with sex.

teddy bear (ao3) - sunshine_and_storm_clouds

Summary: Dan wakes up way too early. He really wants attention. Phil gives him attention.

tempe (ao3) - dizzy

Summary: Dan and Phil go on a case to Tempe.

Tequila and Lime (ao3) - SecretLlama_22

Summary: the Dan and Phil bartender AU, where Dan has a crush on his recently phlonded colleague.

terms of endearment by which to address you (ao3) - dbg_708

Summary: Dan notices him but doesn’t look up from his phone, Phil prefers it at this moment to the alternative.

He pours himself a cup of coffee, traverses their great divide by walking into and out of the ray of sunshine that blinds him if only for a moment.

The Anniversary (ao3) - Anonymous

Summary: It is fifteen years to the day since Dan's suicide attempt, and Phil endeavours to make the day as normal as possible.

the hoodie bow incident (ao3) - antiadvil

Summary: they were kissing.

the inherent romance of washing the sheets (ao3) - jonsaremembers

Summary: Laundry is a bit meditative when you know how to do it, Dan reflects as he sprays stain solution on the sheets.

the leather t-shirt (ao3) - classichysteria

Summary: phil hates the leather t-shirt

The Phat (ao3) - gaydreaming

Summary: When Dan and Phil find an abandoned cat on a late-night walk to Dominos, Dan insists that they aren't going to keep him. After all, they know nothing about taking care of a pet. Dan will have the self control to put his foot down when faced with both Phil's big eyes and the cat's, right? ...Right?

The Philver Scream (ao3) - UnorthodoxSavvy

Summary: While Dan's career in the FBI is taking off, Phil is left behind to pick up the pieces of his life after his brother's death. However, he finds himself plagued by strange nightmares that he can't explain. Soon, people around him start dying. Can Dan and Phil's partnership survive the mounting body count?

the quiet of our home (ao3) - wednesday_ukiru

Summary: A quiet Saturday morning in the Howell-Lester residence.

The Stake are High, the Water's Rough, But this Love is Ours. (ao3) - trancelover99

Summary: During an alien takeover of Earth, Dan and Phil have been teamed up to be battle partners against the invaders. The duo doesn't exactly get along for a number of reasons, particularly Phil's timid and shy nature and Dan's stoic and demeaning attitude. But when a hoard of aliens kidnaps Phil, Dan has no choice but to go after him. Will he succeed? Or die trying?

The Stress, The Glory and The Afterglow (ao3) - easybubby

Summary: It's 2024. Dan and Phil are overworked and slipping into old habits. The only difference between now and 10 years ago is that their relationship now comes first and they will do anything to protect it, even if they have to spend time apart. They treasure one wild night before they vow to keep their distance for a while.

the wagtail and the lovers (ao3) - buskingalbatross

Summary: On the Isle of Man in spring, a little pied wagtail is building its nest. Tradition says that it needs a few good luck charms to successfully raise its young.

The Winner Takes it in the Ass (ao3) - danisnotonfire

Summary: Dan gets his second request for his shuffleboard win

The X-Philes (ao3) - UnorthodoxSavvy

Summary: Phil is a psychic. Dan is a detective. When Phil is visited by the ghost of his brother, he knows something isn't right. Can he and Dan solve the case, or will they become the next victims?

They fade to nothing when I look at him (ao3) - phasamtasie

Summary: Dan and Phil go sledging.

thinking of new ways to do each other (ao3) - manchesterau

Summary: The stream ends but their night isn't over just yet.

This Love (ao3) - ForeverJustAnEmoKidAtHeart

Summary: Dan cannot wait until he's reunited with Phil in LA after two months apart, but the reunion doesn't go as he planned.

time enough (ao3) - dizzy

Summary: Dan and Phil make camp at an actual camp.

'tis the damn season (ao3) - pasteldanhowells

Summary: Dan is the coffee shop regular at the shop Phil just started working at. Phil quickly learns that Dan is a bit of a Grinch who refuses to try the shops' holiday drinks, or anything new really. Phil's determined to change Dan's mind about the holiday drinks.

to be known so deeply (ao3) - kissthemisfits

Summary: Seasons change, summer ends.

To be loved (ao3) - Thedemonqueen

Summary: Dan knows Phil insisted they’re together. Dan knows Phil loves him. But it doesn’t stop Dan from feeling dirty when he wants to touch Phil.

to let the light in (ao3) - cityofphanchester

Summary: Searching for a fresh start after a decade of dead ends in London, Dan becomes obsessed with a storytelling show on Rossendale Radio and a voice that hasn't been broadcast in years.

to love somebody the way i love you (ao3) - howell_slide

Summary: Dan and Phil return home from the hospital, and Dan’s Going Through It emotionally.

Too much? (ao3) - GayFandomNerd

Summary: A conversation about how much they’ve been sharing with their fans

true rat and relaxation time (ao3) - trashcanfromgallifrey

Summary: Two gays on holiday, inspired by their recent video.

Two Man Team (ao3) - Nefertiti1052 (Succubusphan)

Summary: This is the story of two struggling friends who after many trials and tribulations find their way back to each other and build the life they've always dreamed of.

Or how Phil changed his life by talking to random strangers on the internet.

two wolves (ao3) - possumdnp

Summary: They're in the middle of a meeting, and Phil seems to be trying to tell him something. But what?

Links last checked: August 24th, 2025

Take You At Your Word (ao3) - orphan_account

Summary: punk!Phil is the singer for Against Elision, and pastel!Dan is their biggest fanboy (and also Phil’s boyfriend)

Taking Every Chance I’ve Got - camisadan

Summary: All Dan wanted was to get drunk, really. Have a good time, meet a few new people. He didn’t really think about getting involved with someone as dangerous as Phil Lester (someone as cold, as pale and, well, as not alive), and he definitely didn’t think that one trip out to a bar would change his life forever.

Tease - auroraphilealis

Summary: Phil really wishes he could tell the whole of twitter that it’s Dan’s fault his Halloween video is going to be late, but you know, whatever

Temptation (ao3) - dry_the_rain

Summary: In a world where Alpha's are strong, Omega's are beautiful and Beta's are workers what happens to those who don't fit in? Phil Lester and Dan Howell and two of these people: here are their stories.

texture - thatsmistertoyou

Summary: Dan plays piano at art gallery opening and on his break he spots a painting he really likes. Enter Phil who talks him up about him being great at piano and flirts back and forth until he admits to being the artist of the painting Dan loves.

three for the price of one - softiejace

Summary: after getting to know each other online, Dan and Phil spend a promising first date until Phil gets a phone call and leaves in a hurry. Dan finds his wallet and decides to drop it off at Phil’s place the next morning, hoping for an explanation. However, he ends up getting a lot more than he bargained for…

To Forget About the Stupid Little Things - auroraphilealis, notanannoyingfangirl

Summary: After Phil Lester is in an accident leading to the loss of his every memory of Dan - and just how badly they’ve ruined each other over the years - the two of them work to find out just who they are to each other. But is history doomed to repeat itself, or can Phil fix where he went wrong in the first place, even if he doesn’t remember it?

tower of terror - amazingdanielhowell

Summary: Dan pranks Phil by exploiting one of Phil’s fears.

Twenty-Five Things - cafephan

Summary: A present Dan receives for his twenty-fifth birthday causes him to relive twenty-five key, happy moments in his life.

Two Strangers Drinking Champagne In An Airport - doomedhowell

Summary: Dan and Phil in an airport terminal drinking champagne out of plastic cups with a bunch of those airport TV screens in the background with all the flights cancelled.

Typical (ao3) - Junebug1312

part one

Take a Picture, it’ll Last Longer (ao3) - HiIAmSociallyAwkwardButHereIAm maria/natasha T, 96k

Summary: When Natasha Romanoff was taken into SHIELD custody, she expected the imprisonment and the reprogramming. What she wasn’t expecting was the need to undergo a sixth-month training course at the SHIELD Academy of Operations. What she wasn’t expecting was to be paired up with a woman with dark hair and icy eyes. She never once thought that transitioning to SHIELD would be easy, but Maria Hill certainly didn’t make it any easier. Maybe she ought to run. That would be the smart thing to do.

take me back (ao3) - jaybaybay T, 47k

Summary: Peter and Shuri are kidnapped by a gang of bandits who demand ransom money for the princess of Wakanda. They’ll soon find out that they have more than one prize in their grasp.

Taken at the Tide (ao3) - LivingProof T, 158k

Summary: Would you have taken it, Zemo asked him once. Sam said no, with the righteous conviction afforded only to someone who never had to make that choice. Sam longs for the luxury of that conviction, now.

Sam makes the only decision he can. But everyone has to deal with the fallout. And then there’s the minor matter of yet another shadowy organization recreating the serum for unknown purposes…

take the risk, it’s worth it (ao3) - makethisuseraname bob/john E, 9k

Summary: In which John and Bob give in to the pull between them and fall into an easy rhythm. Too bad they forget to talk about it.

Thank You Kisses (ao3) - Curasha bob/john E, 27k

Summary: The last thing Bob remembered was making a glass explode with the sheer will of his mind and then everything became a total blank. Next thing he knew, he had been practically adopted by The New Avengers and was living in the Watchtower with his newfound friends. Life began to get good and his relationship with each member improved to the point where he could confidently call every single one of them a friend.

And then one day, out of the blue, a memory trickled in, one of John F. Walker bashing his dad in the face with a shield and knocking him out. The memory shouldn’t have made Bob blush or fixate on how hot Walker looked in the moment, but it did and he had to do something to let the man know just how thankful he was.

So of course he kissed him.

“Um… uhhh… wh-what?” Bob smiled brightly, feeling way too good now to even care about being embarrassed or flustered. “That was for knocking the shit out of my dad back in the void. I just remembered it.” “Oh.”

Or, Bob thanks John with a kiss and it just keeps happening.

That Awkward Moment When Your Whole Class Shows Up At Your House - MurdockSchmurdock T, 25k

Summary:

After May tells Midtown High about an injury Peter sustained in a Spider-man incident, he is more than content to spend the next few weeks “recuperating” at Stark/Avengers Tower. It seems the universe has other plans, however, and Peter ends up being swept into his class’s field trip. At Stark Tower. Wonderful.

That Boy Is a Problem (ao3) - 2bestfriends steve/bucky E, 10k

Summary: In which a twinky little goth punk named Bucky puts a leash around Steve’s dick and he’s really into it.

(The leash is a metaphor. For now.)

That Hot Summer Night (ao3) - Sunset2304 steve/bucky E, 3k

Summary: Bucky and Steve are going steady for a while now. In secret of course, since it’s May 1943 and people wouldn’t understand. Bucky would say they’re happy, but sometimes when they go out dancing he has trouble keeping his eyes off the pretty dames all around. Steve obviously needs to remind him where he belongs.

The Act of Creation Will Be Your Salvation - scifigrl47 steve/tony M, 84k

Summary: When Tony Stark was seventeen years old, he built his first AI. On that day, he ceased to be his father’s creation, and became a creating force in his own right.

That one act likely saved his life, and not always in the most obvious ways.

Therapy (ao3) - fannishliss steve/bucky, natasha/winter soldier, clint/natasha E, 26k

Summary: The War is over, and Shield won. After twenty years lost in a Hydra cryo cell, Steve’s been sent to Therapy, where Hydrans like Natasha who’ve shaken off their conditioning now help Soldiers adapt to peacetime.

The world is supposed to be at peace, but the threat of Registration looms as the public grows ever less comfortable with the Soldiers and powerfully psychic Hydrans still in their midst. Now something even worse is coming, and a legendarily powerful Hydran agent lurking in the background may be the world’s – and Steve’s– best hope.

There’s something about the rain (ao3) - hopelessly_me bucky/clint T, 42k

Summary: Bucky is tasked with a solo mission that is a little outside of his expertise- he needs to convince the team’s former archer to come out of retirement and rejoin the Avengers. But how do you convince someone to go back to New York when they made it quite clear that they won’t go back without an apology? So Bucky takes an approach he isn’t sure he is a fan of at first- he is determined to patiently wait this one out and convince Clint that coming back wouldn’t be so bad after all, apology or not.

This is Why We Fight (ao3) - MemoryDragon steve/tony T, 72k

Summary: Steve confesses his love to Iron Man but gets rejected because of Iron Man’s loyalty to Tony Stark. He starts to get to know the man Iron Man rejected him for, but before that, robots from the future could tear the whole team apart…

This, You Protect - owlet T, 64k

Summary: The mission resets abruptly, from objective: kill to objective: protect

Thrown To The Wolves (ao3) - MadeULook bucky/clint M, 145k

Summary: Clint Barton thought he was just doing his brother a favor — a quick delivery, no questions asked.

Then a gang called the Tracksuit Mafia found counterfeit money in the bag, pointed guns at his face, and a man with a metal arm appeared out of nowhere to save him.

Now, Clint’s realizing his brother’s been running scams, the kind that ruin lives. And the man who rescued him — Bucky Barnes — has been hunting Barney Barton for years.

Caught between his brother’s secrets and the danger closing in, Clint has to decide whether to face everything alone… or stay close to the one man who keeps saving him.

time after time (ao3) - fancylances tony/stephen T, 47k

Summary: Tony Stark is unstuck in time. Stephen Strange might just be the only person in the universe qualified enough to help.

To Have a True Mate (ao3) - iwroteafictoday peter/steve, pepper/tony, happy/may M, 107k

Summary: It wasn’t like Peter was going to find his true mate. Someone perfect for you in every way. C’mon he had Parker luck. He was more likely to be alone forever. So it was very unlikely he was going to have a true mate. And even more unlikely it would be Captain America.

to memory now I can’t recall (ao3) - Etharei steve/bucky E, 102k

Summary: While on a mission storming a HYDRA facility, James Buchanan Barnes touches one of the many strange alien devices collected by the Red Skull. He does this, in fact, twice— in the past, and in the future.

Next thing he knows, Bucky Barnes is opening his eyes in the 21st century, which is full of great gadgets and coffee, and at least includes his old pal Steve. (And, inexplicably, a different Stark.) Meanwhile, the Winter Soldier finds himself in the middle of World War Two, helping Captain America hunt down HYDRA (which is at least familiar), pretending to be Bucky Barnes (which is not), and figuring out the very noisy group of soldiers who call themselves the Howling Commandos.

Tomorrow Belongs To Me (ao3) - valtyr steve/tony E, 87k

Summary: Steve wakes up in the 21st Century. He doesn’t think much of it, and it’s dubious about him. He meets a Norse God, joins a superhero team, and feels terribly awkward about the whole monument at Arlington he’s rendered obsolete by not being dead. Meanwhile, Tony is trying to make his mark on history by being the man who finally drove Nick Fury over the edge.

Tony Stark: Appliance Whisperer - Alex51324 T, 12k

Summary: After Tony over-reacts to some SHIELD agents breaking a microwave oven, Steve begins to wonder if there’s something the team should know.

Too Long We Have Tarried (ao3) - kototyph steve/bucky G, 19k

Summary: Bucky picks up the ring and holds it between them. “Steven Grant Rogers,” he says solemnly. “Will you marry me?”

Touch (ao3) - NeverQuiteLogistical yelena/kate E, 49k

Summary: With touch, Yelena feels more than most, causing her to be withdrawn and held back from other people’s affections. But an archer might just tear down the wall she built around her heart, brick by brick.

Touch-Starved Yelena, inspired by a character from Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House.

Triple Espresso (ao3) - FestiveFerret steve/bucky/tony E, 72k

Summary: Everything is going great for Steve. He loves his boyfriend, his apartment, his pets. He finally has some opportunities to share his artwork, the coffee shop he manages is doing well, and Bucky is about to finish his exams, which means no more night shifts. It finally feels like life is on track.

take my hand, now and forever (don’t ever let go) - @sup3rbloom (haveufoundwhaturlookingfor) calum/ashton T, 9k

Summary: Ashton is a single parent who’s not had good luck with dating ever since his son was brought into his life. Then, he meets Calum, who’s the first guy who’s ever shown interest in him and his son.

takeoffs and landings (ao3) - galacticsugar luke/ashton T, 7k

Summary: It’s been Monday for an entire week. This might sound like an exaggeration. Like something Ashton would say to Calum after a long day at work. But it’s really just Ashton’s life right now.

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a time loop soulmate au.

tell me what your worst fantasies are (i bet they look a lot like mine) (ao3) - orphan_account ot4 N/R, 8k

Summary: :+: or where Luke has twisted fantasies and the boys have twisted minds:+:

Tell Me Where You’re Hiding Your Voodoo Doughnut (ao3) - galacticsugar, petalrock luke/calum T, 14k

Summary: This is definitely not allowed. The housing contract that Calum signed many moons ago states it very clearly. Pets of any kind are not permitted in the dorms, with the exception of approved service animals. But the terrible people that make these rules don’t understand.

The Bass Player (ao3) - boomercal calum/ashton E, 69k

Summary: It’s his first big tour with his relatively newly joined band, opening for his favourite band in highschool. So what if he’s always found the drummer hot, nothing’s going to come of it, and it would unprofessional if something did happen.

The Best Thing (the way it’s supposed to be) (ao3) - gravityinglass michael/calum M, 87k

Summary: Or, the story of how 5 Seconds of Summer became a band (starting from the beginning) and how Michael Clifford realized he’d always been in love with Calum Hood (not starting from the beginning, not even close), and how taking on the world turned out to be less daunting than it seemed.

The Bodyguard (ao3) - iCheeseYou (EHkook) luke/ashton, michael/calum M, 138k

Summary: Ashton Irwin is a hot and famous celebrity that all the people love, look up to, or despise. He’s cocky, selfish, and always puts himself before others. Despite his personality, he’s pretty much wanted by everyone in the world.

But when things escalate to the point that Ashton nearly gets kidnapped, his manager assigns a boy named Luke Hemmings to become Ashton’s personal bodyguard, much to the star’s reluctance and annoyance.

Now Luke follows Ashton wherever he goes to make sure he’s safe from any danger, but Ashton is determined to get rid of his bodyguard as soon as possible.

the flatmate arrangement (ao3) - kaleidoscopeminds luke/calum T, 20k

Summary: Hi Calum/Poor Struggling Paralegal,   So I’ll be upfront with you. It’s a one-bed flat. I also live here. HOWEVER before you delete this and think I’m a freak, I work nights so I wouldn’t be here anytime you would be. You can have the flat exclusively from 6 pm to 8 am, Saturday night and all day Sunday. Understand this sounds like a bit of a crazy arrangement but I could do with the cash, let me know what you think?

Luke Hemmings (Poor Struggling Children’s Nurse)

A 'The Flatshare’ AU

the hues of me and you (ao3) - Calumthoodshands (tndart) luke/calum T, 25k

Summary: “And you’re not… doing this to get a date after all?” he asked after a moment, chewing on his lower lip. If he didn’t make sure of it now, he never would, and if there was one thing he most definitely didn’t need, it was his own love life interfering with his bachelor’s. No, thank you. Luke exhaled almost unnoticeably, but he smiled at Calum, a little lopsided, a little mischievous. “No, I’m not. You know, if you want, we’ll just make a pact. No falling for the other allowed, as long as we’re working on the project. No feelings and no dates. Nothing’s gonna happen, and we can both move on, and you’ll get your bachelor’s and we can live happily ever after. How’s that sound?”

there for you - @sup3rbloom​ (haveufoundwhaturlookingfor) luke/ashton, michael/calum T, 3k

Summary: Luke has been transferred to countless high schools due to the constant bullying. Finally, Luke lands in a high school where he gets to be with Ashton. He thinks it will be better for him, but he underestimated how popular Ashton really is.

there’s no need to run and hide (when the world leaves a scar) (ao3) -haveufoundwhaturlookingfor luke/ashton, michael/calum T, 10k

Summary: Luke is a new intern, and he gets along with pretty much everyone he works with. Well, everyone except for Ashton Irwin. Ashton is cold, and doesn’t give him the time of day. Certain events keep on bringing the two together whether they like it or not, and eventually, Luke finds out why Ashton is so cold.

The Sun Is Burning Down Los Angeles (ao3) - galacticsugar luke/calum M, 40k

Summary: Calum probably signed a form saying he wouldn’t fall in love with the lead singer of the band. And he really doesn’t want to. What a cliché. It’s just…people get famous for a reason. This guy got famous for all the reasons.

Calum moves to LA to work for 5SOS.

This Was Unforeseeable, Aching To Be Near You (ao3) - reversecow calum/ashton E, 15k

Summary: Ashton crosses the room, ready to fall into his own bed and sleep for as long as possible when he hears Calum sniffle and let out a quiet sigh.

“You’re never gonna love me.”

The night of Calum’s 23rd birthday, he accidentally tells Ashton more than he ever planned to about his feelings. Ashton looks back at the last eight years and does some soul searching.

Tidal Wave - @ashtcnirwin (elivigar) luke/ashton E, 127k

Summary: “We talked about it before we went over to fetch you,” Ashton starts, “and Michael talked it over with Liz, and we decided that you shouldn’t live on your own for the time being.”

“You decided that I shouldn’t live on my own,” Luke repeats. “Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I’m an adult who can make his own decisions.”

Ashton smiles, but it’s thin and void of humour. “You’re staying with me for a while, Luke.”

A story about figuring out how to handle the difficulties life throws at you, on your own and with the help of loved ones.

Tie That Binds - @ashtcnirwin (elivigar) luke/ashton E, 98k

Summary: In which Luke wants to explore miscellaneous kinks and Ashton strikes him as a good candidate to do said exploring with with.

Tongue-Tied And White Lie Addicted (ao3) - fourdrunksluts michael/ashton, luke/calum E, 50k

Summary: Michael’s just finished his undergrad and is ready to stop messing around with strangers and get more serious about his studies as he prepares for his dream job. No relationships, no sex. Which is harder than it sounds when Ashton Irwin comes into his life.

Too Young, Too Dumb (ao3) - orphan_account luke/calum N/R, 15k

Summary: Calum has to find a way to pull his band back together or jump ship himself before he drowns along with Luke.

Trapped Under Your Spell (ao3) - mariawritesstuff (orphan_account) luke/calum N/R, 26k

Summary: Calum opens his eyes and grins. From where he is, he can see Luke smiling down at him. The sun is shining from behind Luke’s head and from Calum’s position it kind of looks like Luke himself is the sun. Calum is momentarily stunned.

Or, A Hogwarts Cake AU where the boys are the boys and feelings are caught/have been there all along.

twink boy bottom erotica. (ao3) - badomensbaby luke/calum E, 13k

Summary: in which luke agrees to be calum’s model for his photography project.

two can play that game (but you win me every time) (ao3) - galacticsugar luke/calum T, 10k

Summary: When Calum tells people he works at IKEA, people tend to respond enthusiastically. Some of them joke, did you have to learn Swedish?, or make a crack about the meatballs. Some of them ask how many marriages he’s seen end amongst the aisles. Basically, everyone turns into a comedian the moment Calum mentions his job.

two paper airplanes flying (ao3) - dazedlight (opinionoutpost) michael/luke T, 21k

Take Me Home (ao3) - dabblingwithwords steve/bucky, pepper/tony M, 78k

Summary: “I’m so sorry, I’m gonna help you I promise, just don’t move, fuck, I ran over Captain America–” the man apologized, over and over, and all Steve managed to say was, “You’re really attractive,” before passing out on the guy’s lap in the middle of the road.

Terrible Idea (ao3) - MountainRose, szzzt steve/tony M, 55k

Summary: Steve and Tony get captured by AIM. Steve can handle bad wine and worse monologuing, but when he gets back to the cell, Tony’s not quite how he left him.

It doesn’t slow them down much.

That Moment Divine (ao3) - synonym4life steve/bucky E, 61k

Summary: “‘S okay. It don’t have to mean nothing,” Bucky said, trying to convince himself as much as Steve. “‘S just rutting. Just a bit of rutting.”

His lips were so dry, his mouth too, and his throat, but the rest of his body felt like hot languid liquid was flowing through it. Steve swallowed, licked his lips. Maybe Steve’s mouth was dry too?

One hot summer, when Bucky and Steve are fifteen, the line between their friendship and something new that Bucky can’t quite name blurs. It is only years later that the line disappears completely and Bucky can finally put a name to that something.

that’s my wife!!! (ao3) - cpt_stvngrntrgrs steve/natasha T, 4k

Summary: Detectives Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff are rumored to be dating despite being married to different people. Well, at least they got the married part right. Wanda really should’ve asked first.

The Carnival Committee (ao3) - orphan_account pepper/natasha T, 50k

Summary: Pepper Potts has been elected as Student Body Vice President for her senior year. Excited to work with her best friend, Tony Stark, and the rest of the leadership council, they go into the first task of the year- to pull off homecoming week- with a cut and dry attitude. And that is exactly how it goes, especially when Pepper has as great of an assistant and girlfriend as Natasha Romanoff by her side. That is, until everything the duo plans becomes as far from cut and dry as an event can get.

Peptasha HS!AU

The Lady is a Tramp (ao3) - maggiemerc peggy/angie M, 21k

Summary: Angie’s got suspicions on what Peggy does for a living and she’s determined to protect her at all costs…to other people. It’s not like she’s crazy and about to risk her life for a dame that’s more hot and cold than the plumbing on the third floor of the Griffith Hotel.

The Secrets That We Keep - haveufoundwhaturlookingfor ned/peter T, 10k

Summary: In which Clint has never told any of the Avengers, not even Natasha, about his son Peter. His sister Laura is the only person he’s ever told, trusted. Clint has only ever wanted to protect his son, to keep him safe from harm. But, when the accords come around, things get a little complicated. And Clint finds out that he’s not the only one keeping secrets.

Things Unseen (That Are Captured on Film) (ao3) - scifigrl47 steve/tony, clint/phil M, 41k

Summary: In which the Avengers discover the video footage of Tony testing the Iron Man armor, and that goes about as well as it could be expected. Steve Rogers attempts to make peace with his lover’s rather cavalier attitude to his health and safety, and starts learning more about Tony’s family along the way, both the one he was born into, and the one he’s chosen. And, of course, the one that’s chosen him.

Subtitled: It’s all Clint’s fault. No one is surprised.

Think Before You Speak (ao3) - itsallAvengers steve/tony T, 4k

Summary: Tony talks to himself. Regularly. When you grow up alone for pretty much your whole life, live in a huge tower with no one but yourself and a disembodied voice for company and lock yourself up in your workshop for weeks on end, who else is there to talk to but yourself? What he thinks, he’ll say. It helps him keep track of all the shit going on in his ever-moving train of thought.

It doesn’t help, however, when five other superheroes make themselves welcome in your home- then it just becomes a big fucking problem.

this city bleeds its aching heart - brumous steve/bucky E, 34k

Summary: The one where Steve and Bucky pose as a happily married couple while on a mission for SHIELD, to catch an international arms dealer hiding in a suburban neighbourhood.

this crown of thorns (upon my liar’s chair) (ao3) - canon irondad (tomlinsoul) T, 4k

Summary: Peter doesn’t tell Mr Stark about the terrible pain he experiences after the ferry incident, too caught up in the guilt and shame and depression he feels as a result of Mr Stark’s reaction.

Tony still finds out. Two weeks later. After Peter collapses. Apparently, it’s time for a talk.

Through The Glass (ao3) - dentalfloss pre-slash clint/phil T, 70k

Summary: “Thoughts, Coulson?” Fury asked, finger tapping idly on Barton’s file.

“He’s dangerous. He has trust issues that we may not be able to breach, he will not like working with others, he will lie to us about his motivations every chance he gets and, most likely, be successful every time.” Coulson’s gaze drifted back to the empty chair Barton had chosen earlier, boxed in the corner yet protected on as many sides as possible. “It won’t be easy, but if we can win his loyalty he has the potential to be the asset we’re looking for.”

Fury agreed, though neither of them would ever dream that they already had Barton’s loyalty, or that the price it cost was so steep.

‘tis the damn season (ao3) - NoStringsOnMe steve/bucky T, 18k

Summary: || Or the one where, in the aftermath of his ma’s death, Bucky reconnects with his ex over the holidays. And not just any ex. Steve. But Steve has a kid now. And Bucky’s still grieving. It should be a recipe for disaster. Unless?

Tonight, We Are Young (ao3) - thebrightestbird peggy/steve G, 4k

Summary: “I might have made a wish on the Tesseract that could have had something to do with Peggy getting younger.”

Steve and Peggy get a second chance to live a lifetime together. There are a few details to work out first.

Tony’s Girl (ao3) - Crosshairs pepper/tony M, 130k

Summary: When Tony Stark finally opens his eyes after being rescued from Siberia, he isn’t the same man anymore. What happened in that abandoned Hydra base has broken him in ways that even Afghanistan hadn’t.

But Tony is famous for his innate ability to fix things, even himself. Slowly, with the help of friends old and new, he learns to deal with his new status quo, picks up the pieces of his destroyed existence and rebuilds it from the ground up.

Until an unusual accident puts a new, interesting spin to his already interesting life.

Tony’s Trauma Club (ao3) - justa_pileof_trash pepper/tony T, 4k

Summary: When Tony gets severely injured on a mission, Peter blames himself. Pepper steps in by sharing stories of the times Tony has gotten himself into trouble in the past.

Toy Soldiers (ao3) - copperbadge steve/tony E, 44k

Summary: When Steve Rogers, five foot four and a hundred and ten pounds, met Tony Stark in a bar, he didn’t expect it to lead to a relationship. Or that Tony would find out he’s not an art student during a SHIELD rescue mission in Afghanistan.

Trial and Error (ao3) - BowieGirl T, 11k

Summary: Or, alternatively: Peter Parker gets in trouble, gets sick, and gets a dad.

Two-Point Perspective (ao3) - FestiveFerret steve/tony E, 109k

Summary: Dear omega,

Congratulations! You’ve been selected. Alpha #95847872 has been assigned as your pre-bondee. A group bonding ceremony will take place on the 14th, unless other arrangements have been made by your alpha or their family. A valid bonding license must be submitted to Omega Services within 45 days of this letter or all services will be cancelled and any transferable benefits will not be applied to your alpha’s package.

If there is some reason why you cannot be bonded on this date, please apply for an extension by calling 1-800-555-6827 within 7 days of receiving this letter.

Sincerely, National Omega Services

two truths and a lie (ao3) - JobethDalloway yelena/kate E, 11k