#gerec rambles

Hi Anon! Here are some fics that have varying degrees of grumpy/clingy Erik for you to enjoy :D Thanks for your patience!

The Proper Care of Actors by afrocurl, Clear_Liqueur, Clocks, Etharei

Erik is an A-list action star who is notoriously difficult to work with, until the day he gets cast alongside Charles Xavier, rom-com darling who can charm the pants off movie audiences the world over and apparently even one Erik Lehnsherr. The paparazzi catch them out and about soon enough, and their real-life Hollywood movie romance becomes instant tabloid fodder.

A Place to Fall by ikeracity

While being tasked to protect Charles Xavier, the annoyingly charming CEO of Xavier Pharmaceuticals, SHIELD agent Erik receives further orders to use Charles as a source of information to find and capture Professor X, the elusive leader of the renegade band of mutants called the X-Men. Of course, that's a rather difficult proposition, given that the man he's hunting is the same as the one he's trying to protect. And the fact that Erik's starting to find Charles more than a little attractive complicates everything.

Stolen by ishipitsobad

Erik is a miserable, grumpy, cantankerous bastard, and he has every fucking right to be. He drew the short end of the stick when he got the Underworld as his domain, and there isn't very much fun to be had in judging and governing dead souls who would rather be anywhere else but with Erik in the depths of Hell.

So when he meets Charles, brilliant and lovely Charles who is more popularly known amongst the mortals as Persephone, and feels the promise of something wonderful that could make his eternally doomed existence infinitely more bearable... you can bet all your drachmas Erik's not going to let Charles go any fucking time soon.

Rumor Mill by ikeracity

Erik is the grumpiest, most foul tempered worker at Stark industries. His grumpiness is the stuff of legends.

So it's obviously the talk of the office when Erik is being made to go to the company party and he's bringing his husband. There's rumors flying round about how much of a masochist or equally antisocial bastard Erik's husband must be to put up with him. Others think he must be a meek mouse perhaps bullied by Erik.

What they weren't expecting was the confident, charming, adorable and unbelievably nice Charles that turns up on Erik's arm. What they certainly weren't expecting was how much Erik obviously adores his husband and how happy he is to let others see this.

Humane Society by smilebackwards

Once Erik finally allows himself to decide that Charles is pretty much the best thing since sliced bread, he spends the next week being incredibly bitter that he's Charles' cat and not his boyfriend.

How To Be Co-Ruler Of Your Own Country Without Really Trying by luchia (series) Erik intends to recruit Raven's supposedly amazing, all-powerful older brother. Instead, he finds himself dealing with Charles Xavier, a weak, tweed-addled professor who seems to think powers don't matter nearly as much as personality. Erik's misconceptions are blown apart when Raven goes missing.

Terrifying Domesticity by ishipitsobad 

Erik is the most dangerous and notorious mafia boss around for miles, and yet the strangest things terrify him.

For example: his children, and his very pregnant mate.

Omega Online by miss_aphelion

Newly imprinted Charles is having trouble dealing with his overly protective alpha—so in desperation he seeks advice in an omega chat room. Emma Frost is more than happy to help, Raven isn't helping at all, and Erik can't stand to be out of touch with Charles for more than five minutes at a time.

Kidnappings, Hangovers, and Homecomings by listerinezero

Seven years after Cuba, Erik is miserable. His life is nothing like he expected it would be. He hates the Brotherhood, his subordinates are all idiots, and now, on top of everything else, he's been kidnapped. But when Charles comes to rescue him, Erik starts to think that maybe things might turn out all right for him after all.

You don't chose the thug life (except when you do) by Anonymous

Charles is kidnapped and discovers that Erik, the Alpha he has been dating for the past few months and is head-over-heels for, is not just a wealthy businessman but actually the head of a syndicate.

He is rather unhappy about this discovery and Erik gets an earful for lying to him. Then Charles is kidnapped again and really, he hopes mating Erik won't result in weekly kidnapping because he has a thesis to finish and papers to grade.

Salem Center Mass by listerinezero

Erik Lehnsherr is a professional hitman and has no intention of attending his ten year high school reunion. But since he happens to have a kill lined up in the same town at the same time, he decides he may as well stop by. After all, his high school sweetheart, Charles Xavier, might be there. And it's not like he's spent the past ten years pining over Charles. Not at all.

Charles Xavier's Baby by Gerec

Charles Xavier is pregnant. With a baby. Due to a previously unknown secondary mutation.

He might be a little freaked out.

Also, there's a fifty percent chance his ex fathered his baby. And a fifty percent chance the new boyfriend knocked him up.

Math Reasons by pearl_o, pocky_slash

"Mom says Erik always knows what he wants, it just sometimes takes him a little while to actually realize it," Ruth said.

It's that time again to share my personal favorites for 2025! I usually just drop the list without commentary, but thought I would take some time this year to tell what I loved most about each fic.

Also, before I start here are my previous favorites lists: Gerec’s Favorite Fics - 2024 Gerec’s Favorite Fics - 2023 Gerec’s Favorite Fics - 2022 Gerec’s Favorite Fics - 2021 Gerec’s Favorite Fics - 2020 Gerec’s Favorite Fics - 2019

And now my 2025 favorites in no particular order:

The Apparent Trap by populuxe

So much has changed for David recently: after spending the summer on his father’s book tour, he and Dad are closer than ever. In a special mutant program on Saturdays, he’s learning a ton about mutant history—and he even made a new friend, Wanda.

Unfortunately, Wanda’s twin brother, Pietro, seems to love tormenting him—so much that their parents are called in. David had thought his biggest worries were Pietro’s pranks and his ongoing crush on his classmate, Teddy. But none of them could have predicted what would happen when their fathers wound up in a room together...

Comment: There's a lot to love about this story, but I mostly love that its centered around / told from David's POV. It's tough being a teenager, doubly so when you're a mutant (and a telepath with a world famous father!) and I spend the entire fic just wanting to wrap my arms around poor, confused, clueless David lol. I ALSO love the shenanigans between Charles and Erik happening in the background, as we're given just enough clues to guess what's going on between these two, while we watch their poor kids trying to set them up (and being rather terrible about it). A+++ and I truly hope we get that side story Pop mentioned where we see things from Charles or Erik's POV as they hate fuck each other to true love LMAO.

When I’m Sixty-Four by roachvibes (Cherik Soccer AU series) After a bad health scare, Erik struggles to accept that age is finally catching up to him. His fear of everything medical does nothing to help the situation.

Comment: Love the whole soccer au series, both the beautiful story and the gorgeous art, but I found this one particularly poignant as Erik grapples (not very well) with the idea of getting older.

One Good Turn (The Lost Souls Remix) by populuxe

“He swore he wasn’t imagining it,” Darwin continues. “But…he saw Charles last week.”

Raven’s heart clenches, and she rises involuntarily out of her seat. “Charles is alive?”

“No,” Darwin says, shaking his head. “He’s not.”

For years, Raven was the Slayer, Charles was her Watcher, and Erik was Charles’s boyfriend (and a vampire with a soul). When Charles is kidnapped and their search for him is fruitless, they assume that he’s dead. Before long, though, they learn that he's anything but—and Erik quickly realizes why Charles was so insistent about never wanting to be turned into a vampire.

Comment: The best part of the remix challenge is getting an amazing remix for a fic you already adore! Such is the case here, with this Buffy AU that was so incredibly entertaining and moving at the same time. You don't have to know a single thing about Buffy (or have read the original fic this is based on, though you should 'cause it's awesome and to get all the links and call backs!) to appreciate - SPOILER!!! - a deliciously dark and hedonistic vampire!Charles :D

The line between by Isolee

It's the only kind of ritual Charles has ever wanted. If he’s going to survive a week in Westchester without torching the house and everyone in it, he needs Erik. If it's tanked a relationship or two, it's not a big deal - not many people, it turns out, are fine with him disappearing for weeks over Christmas, let alone refusing to stop sleeping with his best friend while he’s at it. Apparently, that doesn’t qualify as “emotionally available.”

Comment: Every story by isolee makes me weep with how gorgeously it reads and how it moves me emotionally. I adore fics that explore how deeply messed up Charles is by his terrible family, and this one gave it to me in spades. Most refreshing is the fact that Erik is the emotionally stable one for a change (to a point lol), and has to put up with Charles blowing hot and cold in their 'relationship'.

Old Habit of Mine by veganthranduil 

Charles finds Erik. Then Erik finds Charles.

Comment: Beautiful, painful angsty canon fic. Charles is gay and has been in love with Erik for years. Erik had absolutely no idea (plus he's not gay). But he does love Charles so much and wants desperately to be able to give him what he wants, though in the end, they both realize it's not to be.

Aka the fic where Erik definitely should not have slept with Charles to figure out if he could be gay for his best friend and ends up breaking his heart even more.

What We Hold in Trust by populuxe

Charles and Erik have been married for years: in public, the tabloids have dubbed them New York’s “powered couple,” and in private, they’re deeply in love.

But when Charles wakes up in the hospital, he finds his life has utterly unraveled while he was unconscious. Three years prior, he was hit on the head and sent into a coma-like “telepathic fugue state”; today, Erik is in prison, convicted of attempted murder for a crime it seems like only he could have committed.

Charles knows Erik would never harm him—but will anyone else actually believe it?

Comment: Hot off the presses from Secret Mutant this mystery had me hooked from the start and I ended up reading the whole thing in one sitting lol. The fact that Charles is in recovery (both telepathically and physically) throughout keeps the story tightly contained to hospital rooms and to his apartment, which adds to the sense of helplessness and disconnect that Charles feels after waking up from his coma. Especially love the clever way Charles' telepathy is used to keep Erik heavily involved as the plot unfolds...

Hi Anon - here are some fics related to telepathy during sex that I hope you enjoy:

Sex and Telepathy by Blind_Author

Most people can’t pinpoint the moment when they first become aware of sex. Charles can. Just a quick look at Charles’ telepathy and how it might shape his attitude towards sex.

The Ways We Bend (And Break And Mend) by RageSeptember

Six months after Washington Charles is well on his way to recover health, sanity and purpose, but not yet ready to accept Erik's overtures of reconciliation. When Erik decides to press the issue with an unexpected proposal, things quickly spiral out of control and both men are forced to confront not only their feelings for one another but the complicated nature of their desires as well.

Of Mind and Body by chaostheoryy

Charles is woken in the middle of the night by the sound of Erik's voice reaching out to him telepathically. However, when he peeks into Erik's mind to see what is wrong, he is deeply surprised by what he finds.

Getting Your Frustration Out Of My System by helens78

Erik thinks of getting off like just another bodily function; half the time he doesn't even remember to do it. He's used to the low-level sexual frustration, but it's making Charles crazy.

Benefits of Loving a Telepath by ClarkeStetler

Erik Lehnsherr has been jailed for his [absolutely copious] crimes, and he misses Charles. Luckily, he happens to be dating one of the strongest telepaths in the world.

aka

Charles and Erik have sex in their minds bc Charles can do that shit.

No Memory of the Sky by pearl_o

Erik's sleep is overtaken by vivid, erotic dreams, until he confronts their source.

Ain't Born Typical (We Are a Fever) by cymbalism

Five times Charles uses his mutant power to make Erik come and one time Erik turns the tables.

A Glimpse of the Infinite by amarriageoftrueminds 

"Erik understands at the same second as the sensation grabs hold of him, rocketing him up into a unknown stratosphere. He understands. Being inside a telepath’s mind when they’re inside yours is not like looking into a mirror: it is like stepping between two mirrors and seeing your infinite selves vanishing into the distance, trapped in a sliver of glass. The pleasure is not twofold but doubling back in on itself, in and around and back again, again and again, in an endless feedback loop."   Blow Your Own Mind by cygnaut

Erik and Charles have some issues to work out when it comes to using telepathy in the bedroom.

your voice, your touch, your scent by pearl_o

Erik is having sex with a woman. Charles is in his head. They both like it this way.

Still And Steady by helens78

Charles could tie Erik up, could pin him down, but all he really needs is his mind.

Flame (Sunlight Remix) by Ireliss