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“But you admit it! You did tempt me!”

“I offered you warm food during a storm,” Crowley argues. “If you call that temptation, I’d hate to see you talk to an innkeeper.” Aziraphale scowls some more. Crowley shrugs. “Besides, no harm done. You seem to be enjoying yourself.”

He has Aziraphale there. “Still,” he says, spreading his hands wide. “It has to be said—” He glances up to the sky. “—for anyone listening, that I am not at fault for my appetite.”

“Never said you were,” Crowley says. “Just said you liked the oysters.”

or, an examination vis-à-vis food and forgiveness

Words: 29,115

Status: Complete

Rating: Explicit

By @sightofsea

“But you admit it! You did tempt me!” “I offered you warm food during a storm,” Crowley argues. “If you call that temptation, I’d hate to see you talk to an innkeeper.” Aziraphale scowls some more. Crowley shrugs. “Besides, no harm done. You seem to be enjoying yourself.” He has Aziraphale there. “Still,” he says, spreading his hands wide. “It has to be said—” He glances up to the sky. “—for anyone listening, that I am not at fault for my appetite.” “Never said you were,” Crowley says. “Just said you liked the oysters.” or, an examination vis-à-vis food and forgiveness

Length: 29,115 words

AO3 Rating: Explicit/ Spice Level 🔥🔥

Best for: Mostly Safe in Public, Post S2, Through the Ages

Triggers: None

Read it here, fic by JustStandingHere

*Minor Spoilers* There's just so much to enjoy about this post season two story. It's tone is so witty and clever, I was instantly charmed by it and laughed and smiled often. But it pairs that humor with beautiful philosophy and heartache.

We open with a brief look at their past, watching various scenes through the ages involving temptation, indulgence, and conflicts of faith. We watch Aziraphale as he struggles between his beliefs and what he is supposed to believe. Questioning what really is sin and what really is divine? We then move on to their present, with Aziraphale newly in Heaven and Crowley left behind. It presents a much softer version of events than we sometimes see. It takes the Metatron's offer mostly at face value, and Aziraphale truly believes he can improve the place. But escapes to earth to satiate his hunger (both literal and emotional) will open his eyes to reality and he will finally break free. The resolution was badass, yet understated in the best way, and I feel like it fit perfectly with the spirit of the universe.

It's mostly safe to read in public; there's a sex scene towards the end of the story but it's fairly short and not too graphic. And that scene contains a line from Crowley mid-sex that made me snort giggle. I won't spoil it for you; you'll know it right away when you get to that scene. This was a very charming and charismatic take on a post-season two world. I know this won't be the version we get in the show, but it definitely feels like something we could see with these two. Its characterization, of Aziraphale particularly, was absolutely top notch. It just really understands his character and there’s so many lines I wanted to highlight. I’m very glad I read this one!

Hello!

Here are some fics featuring the boys dancing together:

two slow dancers last ones out by JustStandingHere (G)

“Do you even know how to waltz?” “No. But you could teach it to me.” 

dance with me by lipsstainedbloodred (G)

the one where they dance to “can’t help falling in love”

Three Unthwarted Wiles by almaasi (G)

"You see a wile, ya thwart, am I right?" "Broadly."

Yet there are just some demonic wiles that Aziraphale cannot bring himself to oppose.

1. The Suspicious Cocoa 2. Crowley's Plants vs. Mary Poppins 3. One Especially Nefarious Proposition Involving Accidental Slow-Dancing, Moving in Together, and Cuddling

And finally, a human au (that’s currently a WIP):

Loosely Ballroom by marginalia_device, mortifyingideal (M)

 Dust off your dancing shoes, because it’s that time of year again! The new season of Strictly Come Dancing starts TONIGHT on BBC One! A brand new crop of celebs are getting ready to compete for the coveted Glitterball trophy, and they’re a mixed bunch—  ranging from beloved telly presenter Eve Gardener to washed-up stage and screen actor Anthony J Crowley. Whose tango will tantalise? Whose cha-cha will charm us? And who will be doomed by their dreadful, dreadful salsa? Join us every second Saturday at 7pm to find out!

Aziraphale is a professional, Crowley is a contestant, and the BBC needs viewers. Does what it says on the tin, if the tin has a whopping great “STRICTLY COME DANCING AU” label on it.

If any of our followers have more recommendations, please feel free to leave them in the comments!

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/1lBwut9

by JustStandingHere

For the majority of her life, the whole country was her town. But now she’s stuck in this small town with nowhere to go, unless Bobby’s got a hunt. It ain’t fair, and Dee’s always felt bitter towards the place.

Until now.

Her name is Castiel, and when Dee sees her face up close it’s like getting hit with a truck.

Words: 9760, Chapters: 1/10, Language: English

Fandoms: Supernatural

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M

Characters: Dean Winchester, Castiel, Sam Winchester, Bobby Singer, Gabriel (Supernatural), Michael (Supernatural), Lucifer (Supernatural), Anna Milton, Jo Harvelle, Ellen Harvelle, Kevin Tran, Garth Fitzgerald IV, Charlie Bradbury, OCs (only minor characters), John Winchester

Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Jessica Moore/Sam Winchester

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - High School, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Gender Changes, John Winchester's Bad Parenting, Alternate Universe - Human, LGBTQ Themes, basically everyone is mega gay and having fun with it