#insecure masterlist

Links Last Checked: August 30th, 2024

Alexia (ao3) - everythingispoetry steve/tony T, 6k

Summary: Tony was ten when he lost the ability to read after an accident involving a brain injury. He’s managed to hide that information from almost everyone for decades and he intends to keep it that way, but then the other Avengers move in and Tony realizes that inviting them was a very bad decision.

All the Best Things Come in Threes (ao3) - Potrix bucky/tony, steve/sam M, 3k

Summary: “I can’t be pregnant. I’m 47 years old, it’s not possible. I haven’t had a heat in over eight months, I’m menopausal, I can’t be pregnant.”

Cried For Love (Can’t Stand It) (ao3) - Potrix bucky/steve/tony E, 7k

Summary: Bucky braces his hands on his hips, and tilts his head to the side, expression caught somewhere between anxious, confused, and nervous. “Well, shit.”

“Yeah,” Steve agrees, worrying at his bottom lip, and rubbing at the back of his neck. “That can’t be good.”

Hide A Heart Of War (ao3) - RayShippouUchiha bucky/steve/tony T, 13k

Summary: “You’ve got war in your heart boy,” Howard sneers, “don’t ever try and pretend to be anything but what you are.”

Tony feels the familiar burn of a flower mark being etched into his skin but he doesn’t look, doesn’t try and check to see what it is. Instead he keeps his eyes on Howard and his hands cupped around his bleeding mouth and nose.

If You Let Me (ao3) - lillupon steve/bucky M, 6k

Summary: Steve always thought it was silly how easily girls fell for Bucky, even though they must have known he would only break their hearts. Told himself that he would require more than a few sweet words and a cocky grin. But thinking that while watching Bucky charm his way into a girl’s bed for the night is completely different from being on the receiving end of it.

Bucky teaches Steve how to flirt.

Just One Dance (ao3) - IronEyes bucky/tony G, 10k

Summary: Tony attends an event that everyone is pretty sure is a trap. The usual candidates for bodyguard/fake date are too well-known now, so Bucky gets volunteered for the job. He can do this. The fact that he very much wants to date Tony for real doesn’t need to complicate this at all. Right.

Minefields (ao3) - arianapeterson19 bucky/steve/tony T, 34k

Summary: Being in an abusive relationship was a bit like needing glasses. He didn't realize it until the damage was done.

Funny how people assume only men can be abusive.

More Than Friends (ao3) - Pearl_Unplanned steve/tony M, 3k

Summary: After the first time they have sex, nothing really changed. The fighting didn't stop. If anything, it got a bit more heated, they got a bit closer, and after everyone thought they'd left to go cool off, the angry sex was great. But that was just about it. More sex, not that Tony could complain, because Steve was amazing in bed. Here he'd thought for so long that the man was a blushing virgin. He learned the truth before they'd even made it to the bedroom. Tony really didn't want to complain, because this was more than he could've hoped for, but when he'd watch Steve walk into the room with that tight white shirt and those loose pants, barely hanging onto his hips, he couldn't help but want more than just sex.

Or the one where a friends with benefits relationship may be more than just that.

On the Count of Three (ao3) - Potrix bucky/steve/tony T, 2k

Summary: Tony whines. “Truth spell?”

“Truth spell,” Bruce confirms, giving Tony’s arm a consoling pat.

Picture-perfect (ao3) - tothetrashwhereibelong bucky/sam, steve/bucky T, 5k

Summary: "Everything is right where it's supposed to be. Steve and Bucky, bumping shoulders and teasing each other and chopping goddamn onions at speeds Sam can't even follow.

It's perfect.

And Sam is ruining the picture."

Sam, Steve, and Bucky have their first triple date after Steve and Bucky get together. Sam gets insecure, but Steve and Bucky are determined to fix that.

Place in Your Heart (ao3) - Potrix bucky/tony T, 3k

Summary: They try to hide it, Bucky can see the effort they all put into making him more comfortable, but Bucky isn’t stupid, he knows they’d rather have him somewhere else, somewhere far away from their home, the place where they’re supposed to feel happy and safe.

Small Lies (ao3) - crackdkettle steve/bucky M, 2k

Summary: When Bucky discovers post-serum Steve isn’t a permanent change, but instead a short-term emotionally-triggered transformation similar to the Hulk, he has several questions and concerns. Steve, predictably, would rather not deal with any of them.

Somebody's hero (ao3) - EternalSheWolf G, 4k

Summary: Tony Stark is six when he learns that nobody will come for him. If he wants to be rescued, he’ll have to take care of it himself.

stared at the stars in the night and i saw your face (ao3) - druswriting sam/bucky G, 2k

Summary: “Does he always react that way to your… banter?”

“You mean how he acts all shy?” Joaquín questioned, “yeah, I noticed he does that. I guess he’s not used to being complimented…."

Bucky hummed. “Interesting…” he muttered.

Bucky finds out Sam blushes when getting compliments. Naturally, he immediately starts using that knowledge for evil.

That Should Be Me (ao3) - haveufoundwhaturlookingfor steve/sam T, 3k

Summary: Steve and Sam have a steady relationship, despite the fact that they've been hiding their relationship from the public, but that's something they never had a problem with, until the Avenger's PR manager suggests that Steve gets a 'fake girlfriend' to earn positive feedback from the public. This causes some issues with Steve and Sam's relationship.

The Talk (ao3) - Finely Honed (jaqen_hgar bucky/tony M, 5k

Summary: In the history of the world, nothing good had ever followed the phrase we need to talk. It wasn’t going to be, “We need to talk… I just realized I’m crazy about you, even though you’re frustrating at the best of times, and on the wrong side of forty, and are going grayer every day, while I’m young, and beautiful, and way out of your league.”

No, chances were it’d be something like, “We need to talk. It was fun while it lasted, but it’s pretty obvious you’re reading way too much into a little sex between colleagues, so let’s just call it quits before your patheticness makes me puke.”

Time in the Sun (ao3) - marie72 bucky/steve/tony M, 14k

Summary: Steve witnesses something that causes his perfectly constructed shell to break.

Treasure (Me) (ao3) - Potrix bucky/steve/tony E, 4k

Because I Love You by simonsnoe

“Baz, why are you still here?”

Hate to Love You by dragonsandgayvampires

“Great,” I mutter as I walk into our room and see Simon on his bed, “You couldn’t have been out saving the world or getting killed or something?”

Hold On by AgainstTheEnd

An accident of timing may help Simon and Baz move forward on the physical side of their relationship. Takes place after the Leaver's Ball.

I'll Show You Mine If... by RedFive

A quiet evening at home turns "weeeeird" when Simon gets it into his head that he wants to touch Baz's fangs despite his boyfriend's numerous objections. But you know what they say, "If you can't beat them, join them."

Lights, Baubles, Insecurities! by Magikenz

Simon and Baz have been living with each other for three weeks because Penny has moved to America to study with Micah. It's Christmas time, and Simon wants to decorate their tree...

Over You by GayAsDumbledore

One year after their break-up, Simon and Baz meet again, only to find that they never really let go of each other.

The Small Moments by vampiregampire

Crowley, only Simon Snow would try to talk to me at one o’ clock in the morning (and if I were honest, Simon Snow was probably the only one who could get away with it).

The Stars We Are by youngmasterpitch

Everything is different now.

thousand yard stares by rosebuddyboy

It hasn’t been long since everything happened at Watford. Since the mage, Ebb and the humdrum died. Since Simon lost his magic. Some days, he’s fine, happy with his new boyfriend and happy it’s over. Other days, he can barely speak and emptiness is all there is. It feels like no one understands, but someone does. Baz does.

Your eyes will need some time to adjust (Along with your heart, mind, and vampire soul) by booksandanime

Simon Snow is everything to Baz, he just needs to realize it.

Baz is everything to Simon, he just needs to understand that.

Links Last Checked: August 10th, 2025

part one

An Unconventional Present - cockwhoredan

Summary: Phil’s insecure about his age. He’s insecure about the crow’s feet by his eyes and the smile lines around his lips, but Dan loves them. Lives for them. They’re proof that Phil smiles much more than he frowns; he’s the softest ray of sunshine Dan’s probably ever seen.

Beautiful (ao3) - mollieblack

Summary: Dan's been gaining weight and he's feeling insecure. It's a hot day and he's determined to stay in his sweater as Phil tries to find creative ways for them to stay cool. When Dan finally admits to Phil why he won't take his sweater off, Phil tries to help him see how beautiful he is through Phil's eyes, and maybe, just maybe, their entire relationship will change.

Can’t You See? - danisnopeonfire

Summary: 2009!Phan Artist!Phil wants to paint Dan naked for a project in college and Dan would be self conscious and try to suck in his stomach and Phil would notice and try to ease him to relax and love his body.

Doubt (ao3) - analester

Summary: When people see Dan and Phil holding hands in the hallway, they’re confused to say the least. Especially since Phil has been known to be the type of guy who is only in relationships for sex.

I Still Think You're Beautiful (ao3) - Jaxxxx

Summary: Phil always knew Dan was insecure, but he never thought he'd take it this far.

Jottings - valdimire

Summary: Phil just shows enough of himself, just enough to make people believe that he is alright.

Leave Me Alone (Don't Leave Me Alone) (ao3) - starrywrite

Summary: When they’re alone, everything’s fine. When the camera’s on, everything’s fine. But the second they step out in public, it’s as if they aren’t even together and Phil doesn’t understand why Dan keeps on pushing him away.

Let Me Show You (ao3) - mollieblack

Summary: Phil has a secret. He doesn’t know how to kiss.

He kissed a few girls when he was younger, but they never seemed impressed and it made him feel insecure to the point of avoiding relationships because he was embarrassed.

When Dan learns of his friend’s insecurity what will he do to help?

Like A Shibe - adorkablephil

Summary: After TATINOF, Phil’s feeling insecure about how fans think of him compared to how they think of Dan. Why didn’t he ever get to be drawn like a French girl in the stage show? Dan’s always the sexy one. Dan tries to reassure him.

Mind The Gap - melancholymango

Summary: Set in early 2017, Dan grows insecure in the amount of time he and Phil spend together. Worried that the older man is missing out on life experiences because he’s too preoccupied with the signature D&P branding, Dan tries to fix it the only way he knows how.

Perfectly Imperfect - alivingflop

Summary: Dan is having a bad day and feels really insecure - phil tries to make him feel better.

Phil-Sized - keepcalmandnevermindpanic

Summary: Phil is insecure about being shorter than Dan and Dan is having none of it.

Press My Nose Up To The Glass Around Your Heart - kizziewrites

Summary: Dan is insecure and Phil doesn’t understand and then he does.

That's Why I love You (ao3) - Hellaphandom

Summary: Dan gains weight and feels insecure about his body. Phil comforts him. Fluff ensues.

Thank You (ao3) - galacticstars

Antagonistic by dragonsandgayvampires

I’m running late. This is a fairly common occurrence. I’m the sort of person that everything has a knack for going wrong around.

A Side of Me You Never Found by rosebudbasilton

Is it so hard to believe, that maybe I like you?

Don't by snowkatze

Baz went to the library and Simon decided spontaneously to go there to. It didn’t have anything to do with Baz, of course. He just had gotten that idea. And he wasn’t eavesdropping behind the corner because he was a stalker or anything. He just happened to be there now and he might as well be listening.

Good by thiswaytothevampire

Simon Snow was tipsy. Add the fact he was also tired and you get a very giggly chosen one.  Baz didn’t know what to do. Baz especially didn’t know what to do when Simon started talking about how emotionally guarded he was

I can't think straight by arituzz 

Simon is straight. And he’s absolutely not attracted to his roommate. Well maybe he is. A little. Maybe a little too much.  

Take Me Back to the Stars by snowkatze

How can you miss something so badly you were never meant to have? How can you miss something that’s created a monster? Or maybe it was the monster who created the hole. (The Mage.)

When Wishes Come True by snowkatze

Baz Is Angsty As Fuck (and Corny) by snowkatze

There was a time that Baz had liked to imagine things.

In fifth year he liked to imagine Simon wouldn’t kill him when Baz kissed him. He imagined Simon telling him he loved him. He imagined them having a relationship and holding hands.

Date Night Out by snowkatze

Two months had passed since the events after christmas. Simon had never been a good boyfriend before, but he had really planned on trying.

I Will Fix You by bazandsnow

After Simon lost his magic, both Penny and Baz expected that things would be hard. Simon wore his heart on his sleeve, always has, and they assumed that this time wasn’t going to be different. Magic was so important to everyone that had it, Baz couldn’t even imagine what it would be like to lose it.

Like Crows by snowkatze

Simon needed to see Baz. He needed to see him right now because they hadn’t been able to see each other on the week end. Simon hadn’t been to Watford in a really long time and he missed it. He missed magic. 

What a Horrible Fake Boyfriend by snowkatze

’“Baz,” Simon said.

“What?” Baz snapped, already annoyed from being distracted from the book he was reading. It was a book about ancient spells that he needed for school. In this moment, there was literally nothing he’d rather done than reading it. Certainly not talking to his room mate. Especially not talking to his beautiful room mate. Also not when he was wearing a very cute sweater. Like, at all.

Wonderful by sncwbaz

Come As You Are (ao3) - HPFangirl71 luke/ashton E, 4k

Summary: Naked Luke keeps giving Ashton boners...

get down on your knees and tell me you love me (ao3) - dracomalfloy michael/luke E, 3k

Summary: They stay like that in the small bathroom stall for a while, just kissing and giggling into each other’s mouths. And even though it’s pretty gross and definitely unsanitary, Luke can’t bring himself to care. He’s just glad he has his Michael by his side, his beautiful boy.

glitter queen (ao3) - orpwrks (orphan_account) calum/ashton G, 1k

Summary: ashton has always been the one who pushed lauren to try new things, what about when its the other way around?

I Don't Care if the World Knows What My Secrets Are (ao3) - thatfangirlingfreak luke/calum G, 1k

Summary: Calum writes down his secrets. Luke finds them.

In Between Being Young And Being Right You Were My Versailles At Night (You And I Were Fireworks) (ao3) - Migs michael/luke, luke/calum M, 3k

Summary: Calum should know better than to say stuff like "At least nothing worse can happen" on the TV.

OR: A sextape is leaked and secrets come spilling out.

It’s Heaven In Your Arms (ao3) - babylrh ot4 T, 1k

Summary: A band cuddle never failed to fix everything.

It's Not My Pain (ao3) - Born_to_Riot michael/luke, calum/ashton T, 3k

Summary: A soulmate au in which soulmates feel each other's pain and Luke doesn't understand why.

Jet Black Heart (ao3) - Icanloveyoumorethanthis luke/ashton T, 7k

Summary: Luke and Ashton are ready to move in together. But once they buy a house, Ashton starts acting weird. Luke tries his best to understand what happened to the love of his life. Meanwhile, they have to deal again with the ninja.

Maybe you were the ocean, (when I was just a stone) (ao3) - LoserLucas (planetsandstars) luke/ashton G, 1k

Summary: It’s only much later, when they’re lying in Ashton’s bed and Ashton is half holding Luke and attempting not to hurt himself where he had his surgery, when he tells Luke how he’s been feeling.

Or Ashton has been feeling sad and insecure ever since he had his surgery.

one look and i'm enchanted (ao3) - jbhmalum michael/calum T, 1k

Summary: “Stop looking at me,” Michael grumbles, arms crossed and a pout on his face. Calum knows very well he’s not asking for safety reasons, which makes another teasing smile breakout on his face. “But you’re so cute,” he says, laughing at Michael’s disapproving noise. Michael hates being called cute. “I swear, you’re the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen.”

OR Michael now has to wear glasses. He hates it, so of course Calum teases him about it.

Reflections (ao3) - punchinginadream luke/ashton M, 4k

Summary: Ashton doesn't like his body. Luke decides to fuck him in front of a mirror to show him how beautiful he really is.

Silence (ao3) - I_ReadTooMany_Fanfics ot4 M, 30k

Summary: He was silent. He didn't like talking.

Being abused could do that to a person. And having a lisp and a stutter didn't help. He hadn't said a word in so long, but no one cared. Everything was better in a world where he didn't talk.

He probably could've lived like this until the day he finally decided to kill himself. Until he meets three people who decide to change that...

Talk Fast (ao3) - no_clue_who luke/ashton T, 2k

Summary: "What is it about then, huh? What is the fucking line 'won't last I'm ok with that' about?" Luke said, blinking back tears. He just wanted to hear Ashton say it, say that he didn't love Luke the way Luke loved him. "What does it mean?"

"It's only a matter of time." Ashton said. His voice was shaking.

"It's only a matter of time till what Ashton?"

or how not to write a song about your relationship

The Other Side of the Door (ao3) - mukedayparade michael/luke N/R, 1k

Summary: the one where michael has anger problems that make him say things he doesn't mean, and luke needs him to leave but he also needs him close by

Your Insecurities Make You Who You Are (ao3) - orphan_account michael/calum N/R, 3k

Summary:

"Cal?" Michael sighed out, voice sounding tired. "Yeah?" Calum asked, pressing his palms flat to the door. "Do...do you think I'm fat?" And if Calum was worried before, he was on the edge of full-on panic now. "What? No, baby, not at all." He said, hands pressing harder against the door than before. "Luke said I was." Michael mumbled softly.

Beautiful (ao3) - EverythingSucks michael/luke E, 3k

Summary: Michael's been feeling insecure about his weight-gain and Luke reassures him he's very beautiful.

Beginnings (ao3) - thenewbrokenscene michael/luke M, 45k

Summary:

[College/University AU] Michael Clifford was a sophomore transfer student, trapped living in the dorms again after a technicality dropped him back down to freshman status. He had requested a single room, determined to focus on his school work, get out of university housing as quickly as possible, and start his real life, but of course, on August 1st he received the obligatory "Get to know your new roommate this summer! You can contact Luke Hemmings, freshman student, at his school email..." message in his inbox.

Whatever. Let's just get this year over with.

Come As You Are (ao3) - HPFangirl71 luke/ashton E, 4k

Summary: Naked Luke keeps giving Ashton boners...

He Looks So Perfect (ao3) - Emmybazy luke/calum G, 3k

Summary: It's not creepy to have a crush on someone you've never spoken to. It's not. Right?

Or, Luke and Calum take the same subway to work.

i don't care if your beautiful lips exist out there (ao3) - dancingmalum michael/calum, luke/ashton N/R, 3k

Summary: Michael can't help but to agree to skip school with the boy he's been crushing on forever; Calum Hood.

I'll Take My Pizza AND the Pizza Guy (ao3) - eyecrinkleskink luke/calum T, 1k

Summary: luke is really awkward and calum is a pizza delivery boy.

i scream and wave my arms but you don't understand me (ao3) - dancingmalum michael/luke N/R, 3k

Summary: Luke stares at Michael from across the room, but it seems like the older boy has no idea. He keeps laughing at things Alex Gaskarth (!!) says, and Michael seems cool, he's talking smoothly to the Alex Gaskarth and he's not freaking out about it, his voice isn't shaking, he doesn't even seem nervous. Luke's jealous of both Alex Gaskarth himself and the way Michael isn't freaking the fuck out.

Michael never even glances at Luke, he's looking around at everyone in the room but him, it's painful. Luke's not saying much, there's nothing for him to say, except the occasional add in about a song they're writing.

"We could have some part about hooking up with hot girls," Calum grins, and Luke feels like sinking into the couch.

"Luke, you should know about that, right?" Michael asks, a smirk on his face as he stares back at Luke for the first time in a few days. "Wait, never mind, you're gay as hell."

The guys all laugh, and Michael's already done staring at him. Luke's heart is burning, along with his flushed cheeks, and he wants to hide and never see Michael or the incredibly cool Alex Gaskarth ever again.

i think they're cute, though (ao3) - cliffakitten luke/ashton E, 2k

Summary: Honestly, there should be some kind of warning for shit like this: Your amazing, adorable boyfriend has recently bought glasses and looks fit as fuck, you're going to want to do unspeakable, dirty things to him. Please attempt to control your imminent hard on. -- Or Ashton has new glasses and Luke really wants to fuck him in them.

It’s Heaven In Your Arms (ao3) - babylrh ot4 T, 1k

Summary: A band cuddle never failed to fix everything.

just give me one more quiet night (ao3) - iambic_pulse ot4 E, 5k

Summary: Ashton needs to be needed, but now that they're all older and his bandmates are more independent, they probably don't need him quite so much anymore.

London (ao3) - ashton_cuddles94 luke/ashton T, 2k

Summary: Ashton is becoming stressed due to the band's recent move to London and it's affecting his body image, causing him to gain weight.

Maybe you were the ocean, (when I was just a stone) (ao3) - LoserLucas (planetsandstars) luke/ashton G, 1k

Summary: It’s only much later, when they’re lying in Ashton’s bed and Ashton is half holding Luke and attempting not to hurt himself where he had his surgery, when he tells Luke how he’s been feeling.

Or Ashton has been feeling sad and insecure ever since he had his surgery.

more than just your best friend, we do everything together (ao3) - dancingmalum michael/luke N/R, 4k

Summary: Luke's ballet performances were beautiful, and Michael couldn't help but fall harder for him.

Reflections (ao3) - punchinginadream luke/ashton M, 4k

Summary: Ashton doesn't like his body. Luke decides to fuck him in front of a mirror to show him how beautiful he really is.

the light in your eyes (ao3) - cashcakeplz michael/calum, michael/luke, luke/ashton N/R, 137k

Summary: In general, Calum just owned a lot of pretty things, and he used to get picked on a lot for it. People would call him out for wearing make-up back when he had just turned thirteen, and then proceed to laugh and beat the shit out of him. Michael was always there, though, and his scrawny little ass would pound those douche bag’s faces in whenever one of them had dared to lay a finger on his best friend. Or at least, he tried. Michael had his fair share of losses in his every-day battles against douche bagery. It never stopped him, though. Especially when all of those ‘straight’ ‘men’ turned their abuse from not only physical, but to sexual and mental as well, sexual being the most reoccurring theme. Especially not then.

Or the one where Calum is beautiful and beaten, Michael is in love with his best friend, Luke is lost, and Ashton just wants everyone to be happy.

wrap my love around you (ao3) - hemmingshoodie michael/luke T, 1k

Summary: in which luke thinks he looks like a fat pig that choked on his mcdonalds in everything he wears and michael thinks that's bullshit.