#viia01

But thanks to this video "Blue & Gold, Batlanter, Horror Ships & More - Fic Rec Friday...Returns!" I found it again! 🎉🎉

Character studies! I love those. I could sit down and read those for hours. I tried my best to comb through some fics for you, but some of these are more so prose-heavy than just straight up character studies. I recommend checking out some of FabulaRasa’s stuff if you haven’t already. They’re really good at constructing well though out AUs/backstories. I tried to put the more Hal-centric ones towards the top of the list. As always, anyone is welcome to reblog this and add on to the list!

The Dinner Party by FabulaRasa - This is just a short piece that explores two ideas: a) what happens when Hal intersects with some of the unpleasant aspects of Bruce's world, and b) what happens when Bruce decides to date someone but forgets to tell them.

Silver Ink (Series) by RebeccaAnabelBurrows - Soulmates AU of the "special ink that makes the words you write on your skin appear on your soulmate's skin" variety.

Hal had written to his soulmate all his life despite the lack of answer.

Bruce had avoided answering to his all his life.

That is going to change.

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“Sorry. I just - I just want a soulmate who doesn’t hate me, you know ?” was written on his hand and wrist a few days later. Quickly followed by ”Should I give up on you ? I don’t want to but I’ll do if you ask."

Little bit of self promo because I think it might be similar to what you’re looking for: Can’t Get Control of the World by DrewWrites - Hal struggles with the fact that he can't save everyone, and Bruce is there to wash the blood off of his hands.

Camellias (Series) by ViiA01 - Bruce watched as Hal shepherded Jason and Damian out of the room. And to think, he was worried they wouldn’t accept Hal or his relationship with Bruce. Seeing how Hal was with all his children, it made Bruce’s chest tight with emotion.

He had never wanted this, but now that he had it, he didn’t want to ever let it go.

Solis by Qais - The light hits Hal's body like it was made for him, and Bruce can't breathe.

Sorry for the late reply, this one took a second to gather fics for. Hopefully these are what you were looking for :)

It’s Just a Phase by ViiA01 (WIP) - Hal and Bruce get to experience the miracle of parenthood.

They are delighted, of course.

what happens in vegas by noctelle - The one where Bruce and Hal get drunk and wake up married in Vegas.

The End is the Beginning by batsy_rocks - "Seriously, what the hell? Batman is supposed to be an urban legend and yet you have a fucking plane." Hal crossed his arms across his chest. "Let me tell you how much sense that makes, and that's none."

Aliens Made Us Do It by FabulaRasa - Bruce and Hal run into a little bit of cultural difficulty on an off-world mission. This was really, really not supposed to be Bruce Wayne's wedding day. Consider this story the traditional fannish "oh no we have to get married!" with a BatLanterny twist at the end. (I am aware that this is the second time I’ve recommended this fic, but I really do love it)

You burned my toaster! by ZayRay030 - “Morning.” Bruce greeted. “These look good. Thought you would burn them.” Bruce added. Hal shot him a disbelieving look before smirking slightly.

“Oh, like how you almost burned my apartment down by making toast?” Hal asked sarcastically and smirked when he saw the embarrassed look on Bruce's face. He heard a snort and when he turned around he saw Jason covering his mouth.

“I did not almost-” Bruce tried to protest but Hal cut him off again and he revelled in the surprised looks on Bruce's kids faces.

“Please, spooky. There were a bunch of complaints and someone asked me if everything was okay because they had thought if I fell asleep while making myself breakfast.” Hal said, smirking and leaning against the table.

OR

Let’s do both! Thanks for the request <3

Secret Relationship

Fake News by ViiA01 - In which Oliver is offended that Hal picked Bruce to be his Sugar Daddy instead.Or... something.

Blood types and other minor inconveniences by RebeccaAnabelBurrows - Hal is injured on a mission. Healing him requires Bruce to reveal the extent of their relationship to another League member.

Fake Relationship

Infiltrating by supremegreendragon - After a series of robberies, Hal and Bruce pretend to date in order to go to an all male party. One-shot

Your life partner is here by RebeccaAnabelBurrows - “Am I hallucinating ? I didn’t realise the food was drugged.” he said.

Bruce knelt, assessing his injuries - probably a sprained ankle, quite a few bruises but nothing to serious by the looks - and feels - of it.

Hal raised an eyebrow at Bruce’s wandering hands.

“Feeling me up, Spooky ? Not bad for a hallucination.” he said after Bruce checked his ribs for potential damage.

Negotiations by Digishima - Hal has never done a solo treaty negotiation before, and when the species refuse to speak to anyone without their mate accompanying them, so Hal grabs the first Leaguer he can.

It just didn’t go the way he planned.