#theme: pda

We've got restaurant staff, the press, the fbi, pro exy players, a mother who faked her own death, and more! -A

previous recs andreil:

andreil secret relationship/relationship reveal here

freshmen react + pov outsider here

canon compliant, post canon Minyard-Josten rivalry here

pro players andreil coming out here

details of andreil being intimate go public here

andreil in a magazine here

the return of Mary Hatford here

‘Fluent Freshman’ here (complete)

‘Small Angry Gardeners’ series here

‘The societies we despise’ here

‘grand theft auto’ here

‘Stay’ series here

‘most likely to commit crimes’ here

‘Misunderstanding,’ ‘hearts’ series, ‘Professor’ series, and ‘Imagine Andrew as a teacher’ here

‘Professor Neil’ series here

‘Better Together’ series here

‘Fall Apart In My Arms’ and ‘Just hold me’ here

‘Nine Weddings and No Funerals’ and ‘faking it’ here

‘snakes on a plane. so to speak.’ here

‘Not What It Looks Like, More Than it Seems’ here

‘A flash of anger.’ here

‘“1,000%”’ here

Neil:

famous Neil (no exy) here

Neil kills Nathan here

Neil & Ichirou friends/brothers here

latest Jean & Neil ask here

‘way i tend to be’ here

‘Maybe a Mobster’ here

‘Don’t Try to Steal from Neil Josten’ here

‘Welcome Back, Butcher’ here 

‘His Father’s Eyes’ and ‘Shrike’ here

Andrew:

famous Andrew, average Neil here

Andrew sees Cass post canon here

Andrew interacts with Nathan here

‘Even the Darkest Night Will End and the Sun Will Rise’ here

‘Warmth’ here

‘Learning To Feel (When You've Forgotten How)’ here

‘The Hand That Needs Me’ here

The One on Fairway by Ominous [Rated T, 6586 Words, Complete, 2025]

"Is this your fucking date spot?" Allison asks, the joy like water spilling from a damn, a cackle woven between syllables. "It's a Chili's," Neil deadpans. "Holy shit, it is. You guys were totally holding out on us." "Wonder why." The Foxes decide to eat at an off-campus restaurant. Andrew and Neil are already quite familiar with it.

til death do us part by alcego [Rated T, 7114 Words, Complete, 2024]

We follow Neil's professional exy career, including the ups and downs, from beginning to end.

tw: blood & injuries

Dead in all ways but one by kitausu [Rated T, 2712 Words, Complete, 2021]

It was just by chance that Mary caught sight of Nathaniel on TV ten years after her death.

tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: implied/referenced child abuse

Linger by QueenInsomnia [Rated M, 46016 Words, Incomplete, Updated Feb 2025]

Neil wasn't supposed to live past his first year at Palmetto, but now he's gone pro. Now signed with the Columbia Knights, Neil is living his life how he wants. Despite this, he's struggling more than ever. Neil now has to deal with the stuggles of being a pro athlete and the past he once thought was dealt with.

tw: depression, tw: anxiety, tw: ptsd, tw: paranoia, tw: alcohol, tw: stalking, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: bullying, tw: vandalism 

The Men in Apartment 22B by jjmash [Rated G, 4951 Words, Complete, 2021, Locked]

Andrew and Neil's new neighbors are extremely confused about the two mysterious men in 22B. Are they dating? Are they in the mafia? Are they rival assassins who've fallen in love? As always, the truth is stranger than fiction.

tw: implied/referenced torture

Don't Shoot Me Down by jjmash [Rated M, 6556 Words, Complete, 2021, Locked]

Neil gets a gun. He only needs to use it once.

tw: violence, tw: assault, tw: blood, tw: murder, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon

Jencala & JEPierre | Mature | 9,128 words

4:43 pm: Oi! no making fun of the hair

4:44 pm: i don't seem to recall you complaining when you were fisting it the other night ;-)

4:45 pm: Fuckinf Christ!

4:46 pm: **Fucking.

4:46 pm: **embarrassed face**

4:47 pm: no need to be embarrassed Moonshine. You like what you like

Here you go! -A

also see:

freshmen react to andreil 1 here, 2 here

freshmen react/pov outsider here

latest foxes react to andreil here

‘Me and You’ series here

‘midnight love,’ ‘flashes of intimacy ch 14 “devotion,”’ ‘Forever Is A Big Word,’ and ‘Master post for Fluent Freshman AU’ here

‘Allison asks how andreil got together’ here

‘AFTG/TFC minifics…Ch 21’ here

‘Teaching a caged bird to fly’ series here (particularly part 4)

you may also like:

Jack & Sheena being assholes here

Neil fights with Jack here

fics featuring the freshmen here

they match by Ani_Rygaard [Rated G, 2869 Words, Complete, 2021]

Baby Fox finding out about Andrew and Neil cause Neil called Andrew babe.

tw: alcohol, tw: homophobia

Never Have I Ever by hismiley16 [Rated T, 4332 Words, Complete, 2023]

The foxes induct the freshman with a post-preseason drinking game. Things get out of hand and Andrew shuts everybody up.

tw: alcohol, tw: homophobia

The Palmetto State Foxes Rules by Overherenow [Not Rated, 1536 Words, Complete, 2018]

A summary of rules for all freshmen for the Palmetto State foxes Exy team. And some upperclassmen who might forget.

The most beautiful thing ever by poly_pr1nce [Rated T, 1055 Words, Complete, 2018, Locked]

Kevin gets sent a clip from the last winter banquet, and when Allison sees it she agrees all the Foxes need to see it, especially the Freshmen/Cubs so they know what to expect when they piss Neil off or say stuff about Andrew

there's no way JOSTEN has a girlfriend by itadoriminyard [Rated G, 3246 Words, Complete, 2021]

“But it has to be her! Neil literally doesn’t spend time with anyone outside of this team. Like at all. Who could he possibly be dating? Someone on the team?” She asked sarcastically. She was met with silence. “Wait… are y’all serious?” Nicky was positively ecstatic at this turn of events. -- [The freshmen are determined to find Neil's secret girlfriend. Neil and Andrew are unwilling to aid their quest.]

The 5 times Neil wore Andrew's jersey and the 1 time Andrew wore Neil's by Hand_of_the_Alex [Rated T, 2489 Words, Complete, 2016]

Neil hadn’t meant to do it the first time, he just saw orange and white and slipped it on for his late night exy practices with Kevin. Kevin didn’t give any reaction further than an eye roll and a scoff before getting back to exy, so Neil finished the practise wearing Andrew’s jersey.

tw: homophobia, tw: nightmares 

five times christmas meant something by nomadicdeer (someonestolemycoffee) [Rated G, 2359 Words, Complete, 2017]

Didn’t find much flirting or sass, but here’s a bunch of foxes reacting to soft Andreil with lots of warmth, cuddling, and pda. -A

our latest ask for this:

Foxes react to cute andreil here

Seared Into You by BelovedPoison [Rated T, 5113 words, Complete 2020, AFTG Summer]

AFTG Summer Day 12 - August 14th Bonfire: Seared Into You ~

Andrew thought Neil was good, that he was okay with this. The fire, the smoke, the marshmallows melting on sticks that Nicky had insisted was a thing they needed to do around the bonfire. As it turns out though, Neil wasn't quite as ready as he'd thought he was and now Andrew has to bring him back to himself, to them, to him. Because he's not leaving Neil alone in that dark place he's slipped into, not now, not ever.

And if it takes open affection and soft touches in front of their family and friends, well so be it. Neil's more important and that's all there is to it. Screw them and their stares, his only focus is his silly rabbit.

tw: panic attacks

Warmth by trubenblack [Rated T, 1967 Words, Complete, 2018]

The first time it happens, it’s a bit of a happy accident

the hand holding fic that nobody asked for but is completely necessary.

tw: alcohol

alright, pull your hatchets out by sundowne [Rated T, 9445 Words, Complete, 2021]

Years ago, Neil made a promise to his best friend, Aaron, that he wouldn't date his twin brother, Andrew. After a few years of college, new relationships, and a game of truths, Neil realizes his mistake.

tw: implied/referenced drug addiction, tw: alcohol

it's you i've been wishing for by melopeya [Rated T, 9085 Words, Complete, AFTG Exchange Winter 2020]

When Neil decides to stay on campus for winter break, he’s looking forward to several weeks of peace, quiet, and Netflix. But as he gets to know the only other person staying in his dorm, he realizes he might be getting a lot more than he bargained for.

tw: alcohol 

A very Covid Christmas by Lyndis [Rated G, 1602 Words, Complete, 2021]

Andrew never thought he would ever mind having a very good excuse to not see his chosen family over Christmas. But the sad and bitter truth was that he did mind and it sucked.

The Jumper by CrownOfAloe [Rated G, 1536 Words, Complete, 2017]

When Andrew sees the jumper, he has half a mind to burn it.

tw: anxiety, tw: violence

Carry Me Home by Amyiguess [Rated G, 3491 Words, Complete, 2018]

Contrary to popular belief, Neil had never been dropped as a child. Being dropped would insinuate he had ever been held in the first place…

(Or the 5 times Neil asked Andrew to carry him + the 1 time he didn't have to ask)

tw: alcohol

They're Twins by superfluoussplendor [Rated T, 7314 Words, Complete, 2016]

Neil's second year at PSU dealing with the new additions to the team and his relationship with Andrew.

tw: alcohol

Sleepy Neil by samikuzo [Rated G, 891 Words, Complete, 2017]

Neil is tired after a rough day and falls asleep during the foxes' movie night. Andrew carries Neil back to the dorm. Nicky is absolutely loving life at the moment.

tw: alcohol

AFTG/TFC minifics, headcanons from @/neilsexy on tumblr by mugglecastiel [Not Rated, Collection, Updated 2016]  

Chapter 26 (852 Words)

ANDREIL + #127 (“You’re so cute when you’re half asleep like this…”) 

Afterthoughts by wesawbears [Rated T, Collection, Complete, 2017] 

Chapter 6: Andreil- Alternate Take [1063 Words]

The Foxes find out about Andrew and Neil's relationship in a slightly different way.

tw: involuntary outing

Chapter 15: Andreil- Drunk!Neil (536 Words)

Neil gets drunk with the Foxes and lets himself relax.

tw: alcohol

Chapter 39: Andreil- Trip with the Foxes [522 Words]

During the few weeks between the end of the school year and the beginning of summer practices, the Foxes decide to take a well deserved vacation, this time to one of Allison’s beach houses. It’s a fun and relaxing time for all, with even Kevin bitching only tangentially about Exy.

tw: alcohol

the foxes by shewhoisntnamed44 [Rated G, Collection, Updated 2017]

Chapter 1 (363 Words)

they were sitting in the last row. every time the bus hit a speed breaker, neil's head banged against the window, and every time, he woke up. of course he went back to sleep two seconds later. he was tired and he'd slept in worse conditions.

Chapter 2  (271 Words)

"what the fuck is this neil?", andrew said as he slowly removed a jumper from the bag neil had given him.

Chapter 3 (393 Words)

imagine the foxes walking in on andreil making out for the first(and probably not last) time

Chapter 12 (838 Words)

Dan was the captain of the Foxes, she sees, knows everything. 

All for the Game Prompt Fills (drabbles+oneshots) by Marmeladeskies [Rated T, Collection, Updated 2019] 

Chapter 12: They're good for and with each other. (519 Words)

neil being oblivious to everyone but andrew prompt fill by @ravenvsfox [Tumblr Fic, 2017]

“You’re all zoned out,” Matt says in her ear. Dan tips him immediately backwards with a hand to the chest.

“Shush,” she tells him, gritted through the straw she’s worrying between her teeth. She ran out of the watered-down pepsi they’re serving in battered plastic jugs a half hour ago.

Foxes Reacting to Andreil by @kanekicure [Tumblr, 2021]

…a mix of my personal thoughts as well as some written out scenes.

Everybody knows prompt fill by @luci-cunt [Tumblr, 2020]

can i get "everybody knows" + "innocent physical contact" for andreil?

Foxes react to Neil sleeping on Andrew by @georgecostanzaatemysoup [Tumblr, 2020]

Andreil cuddling during movie night hc by @knox-knocks [Tumblr, 2021]

Hc that Andrew is actually CONSTANTLY blushing over Neil by @imperfectcourt [Tumblr, 2018]

andriel soft touches headcanons by @dumbwaves [Tumblr, 2019]

Soft Andreil headcanon by @smol-midgets [Tumblr, 2021]

Art

Some sleepy foxes and a song that makes me think of them art by @monster-minyard

in which Andrew and Neil kiss in the middle of an exy game art by @gthechangeling

zonked + stronk 🧡 art by @kashjsnsndnan

Most Minyard-Josten rivalry fics feature Neil or, occasionally, Andrew as the instigator, but I’m sure you’ll enjoy at least some of the fics mentioned here.  The following tags may also yield more results: secret relationship, minyard-josten rivalry,* coming out. - S

*NB: this tag is not working. We are puzzling it out and don’t want to hold up this answer any longer. We’ll edit the link in here when we fix it. UPDATE - tag is working!

Also see …

‘no going back now’, ‘All Eyes On Us’ and ‘rottweiler smile’ here

‘That Isn't Nothing’ here (now complete)

‘Neil’s second year in the pros’ here

‘Space In-Between’ here

‘coin toss universe’ series and ‘Andreil: Into The Future’ series here

Secrets and Honesty by fullyvisible [Rated T, 42780 words, complete, 2021]

Part 1 of the Better Together series

Neil and Andrew aren't on the same professional teams, but that doesn't mean they're any less together. When a photograph gets taken out of context, they decide to go with it, as long as they're both having fun. And they are. Right?

heart shaped hatred by WICKEDP0WERS [Rated G, 4780 words, complete, 2021]

The Minyard VS Josten Rivalry continues once more in the latest Ducks VS Pythons Regional game. Held on February 14th, the two teams will face off after a grueling season filled with defeats and victories. These two high ranked Exy teams will battle it out on the court, filling fans of the game with excitement seeing as these two talented teams are going to give everyone a run for their money.

Josten, Starting Striker for the Colorado Ducks was asked about his thoughts on his upcoming rematch with long time rival and ex-teammate from the PSU Foxes, Andrew Minyard. “It’s not really a face off between me and Andrew. The Pythons are a great team and I could say that the Ducks are as well,” Josten said. “I would say it isn’t personal but I can’t wait to beat Andrew Minyard for the next game. I’ve got a score to settle with that angry midget. I can’t wait to see him on the court.”

Minyard-Josten Rivalry by Rory_writes [Rated M, 194879 words, incomplete, last updated  Aug 2021]

My take on the Minyard-Josten Rivalry/Pro Andreil!

A long collection of sequential scenes throughout Andrew and Neil's lives, post books.

Including, but not limited to, my interpretation of the Minyard-Josten Rivalry, the old Foxes playing with kittens for a YouTube video, so much soft and sweet Andreil you will get cavities, and headcanons I have been thinking about all year.

(Not complete, but still being written)

tw: transphobia, tw: racism, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: homophobic language

Catch Me If You Can by cleopatras [Rated T, 2683 words, complete, 2020]

Months ahead of joining Andrew's team after graduation, Neil accidentally lets an insult slip on the Kathy Ferdinand show. Thus, the Minyard-Josten Rivalry was born, but in all honesty, that couldn't be less accurate.

The Crooked Kind by youreyestheyglow [Rated G, 10512 words, complete, 2020]

Neil went pro a year ago--and not on Andrew's team. The problem: they're private people, and when the press takes their declarations of hate at face value, Andrew and Neil find themselves unwilling to end the rumors.

tw: mentions of canon typical violence

Reputation by lemonicee [Rated M, 7729 words, complete, 2020]

The rise and fall of the Minyard-Josten Rivalry.

Usually when Neil starts shit in a post-game press interview, he does it on purpose. This time, he really just meant for it to be a joke.

“How do you feel about the possibility of ending up on a team with a former Fox teammate?” is the next question.

“Great,” Neil answers, sincere. “I would love to play with Matt or Kevin again.”

“What about Minyard? Would you sign with Atlanta?”

Neil says, “Andrew? He’s a nightmare.”

He knows it’s a joke. His team knows it’s a joke. Andrew will know it’s a joke.

The press does not seem to know that it’s a joke.

Minyard vs Josten ;) by introvertedtiger [Rated G, 2102 words, complete 2019]

ever since Neil and Andrew had gone pro and started playing AGAINST each other, the media thought they hated each other. in reality they’ve been married for two years and Neil’s getting bored of the rivalry and is finally ready to change the name on his jersey.

tw: homophobia

minyard-josten rivalry by @butallmystars (deactivated) [tumblr, 2021]

here; this is just for you. my brain is currently mooning over the minyard-josten rivalry troupe so I offer you this….

Andreil coming out to the public by @kevindayslefthand [tumblr, 2020]

Okay so I think the way it happens is that rumours are going around about them dating and loads of those celebrity gossip shows are talking about it because a) their cats look identical and b) the minyard josten rivalry us looking more and more like suppressed sexual tension rather than hate

Rivalry?? by @itsstickball [tumblr, 2019]

(pt. 2, pt.3)

It starts, like most things these days, with Neil’s Instagram.

Neil Josten is Cheating by @wilsherejack [tumblr, 2018]

Neil Josten wears a gold band around his left ring finger and is absolutely cheating on his partner.

the name game by @permets [tumblr, 2016]

what happens when neil and andrew change the names on their jerseys

wingpeople by likearecord [Rated T, 11313 Words, Complete, 2021]

I mean, what else could Nicky have done when he spotted Andrew smiling at the hot guy making his coffee?

Not meddle?

Not get all the Foxes on board?

Here you go! For more, check out the previous recommendations, or our foxes react tag. Enjoy! - S

Previous recs:

Foxes react to coupley Andreil here (see top of this post for many other recommendations)

‘Burned Away’ here

Andreil and goodbye kisses hc by @the-chicken-or-the-banana [tumblr, 2021]

part 1, part 2: kevin, part 3: nicky, part 4: renee, part 5: dan, part 6: aaron, part 7: allison, part 8: Wymack (+ bonus)

- so andrew and neil aren't too big on PDA, but after Baltimore, leaving the other is always followed by a lingering fear

soft andreil by @smol-midgets [tumblr, 2021]

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of soft andreil...

butterfly knives by stickball11 [Rated T, 1411 words, complete, 2021]

"Aaron."

Aaron just scowled at him. Kevin sighed again. Conversing was always so much more exhausting than he anticipated.

"Snakes."

"What."

"Do you want to... see the snakes?"

Ft. the Foxes at the zoo, snakes, butterflies, and a confession

Or, the Foxes find out how Neil and Andrew got together

Sunshine by foxholeshoyou [Rated G, 752 Words, Complete, 2021]

Whenever he closed his eyes all he saw was Neil’s pretty smile and his bright blue eyes. All he heard was Neil’s excited voice, his laugh.

AFTG Christmas Series by keirarosexx [Not Rated, 1049 words, complete, 2020]

Neil's first proper Christmas with the Foxes

anything by djhedy [Rated G, 4046 words, complete, 2019]

“You’re in a good mood,” Neil said, looking across the parking lot to see Nicky walking out the stadium, the others behind him.

Andrew shrugged. “I’m preparing myself to be entertained.”

Neil looked at him. “Huh?”

Andrew gestured towards the foxes. “They’re about to surprise you, for your birthday.”

Neil stood up straight. “Oh god," he said, but it was too late.

---

or, the foxes force neil to celebrate his birthday in classic fox fashion, and andrew and neil cant help being cute

movie night by andrwmnyrd [Rated G, 2125 words, complete, 2018 ]

“Okay, as much as I enjoy making fun of Kevin,” Nicky starts, getting up. “And I do enjoy it a lot, we have to decide what we’re watching today.”

“I vote Fast and Furious,” Matt says.

“Cute, but no. Movies about cars offend my delicate homosexual sensibilities. Dan?”

“Thirteen Going On Thirty?”

“Good one. Keep ‘em coming! Renee?”

“Kill Bill,” she says and Allison nods, agreeing with her.

“Interesting. Anyone else?”

movie night + foxes

Adore by trubenblack [Not Rated, 1121 words, complete, 2018]

Meant to be sort of around Andrew's 5th year when he's much calmer and happier.

Foxhole Tidbits by SpangleBangle [Rated T/M, collection, last updated 2018]

Chapter 29: Kiss It Better? [T, 697 Words]

Prompt for Andrew and Neil being SoftTM in front of the other Foxes. Original here. Fun fact, I was going to add this into the last chapter of Trust Fall but thought it disrupted the flow too much, so have it here c: Warnings for a broken nose and blood in general.

tw: blood

Art

Andreil at a christmas market art by @sleepytimelea [tumblr, 2020]

happy andreil art by @lio-zehel [tumblr, 2017]

andreil forehead kisses art by @cute-electrocute [tumblr, 2017]