There are so many fantastic authors in this bonkers fandom, I absolutely love it. Here are my current favorite Grace/Rocky fics, in no particular order, organized by non-explicit/explicit.
approach the asymptote (finished, rated T) by lizardhands (@szczyrkowa): The yearning is off the charts. Incredible Rocky POV. Love what this fic does with language and music (and kissing).
you weren't there that day for the Naming of Things (finished, rated T) by callmearcturus: Why is Rocky being so cagey about what he named Grace? Well… it’s embarrassing. But not in the way you think. Excellent ideas about Eridian language, featuring Grace getting adaptive hearing aids. The ending almost made me cry, which is HARD to do.
phenomenal nominal nothing (finished, rated M) by @grimark: Handfeeding meburgers to your human as a metaphor for love. Heartwrenching and fucked up Rocky POV. Nothing overtly sexual happens but somehow it’s still FILTHY.
i want us both to eat well (finished, rated G) by @peglarpapers: How much would Rocky be willing to sacrifice to keep Grace by his side? A hell of a lot. This fic also explores cultural differences vis a vis cannibalism. Incredible.
rocky holds it (finished, rated M) by @landsat9: Yep, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Had me wheezing with laughter.
better than your best (finished, rated T) by Goldmonger: Deeply affecting portrayal of the aftermath of Rocky’s trauma.
Teacher Grace’s Earth Human Romance (finished, rated G) by ketonebodies: Three of the Eridian kids in Grace’s class write an epic RPF together about their favorite teacher. Hints of worldbuilding and angst make the goofy humor even better.
The Right Hand of Light (finished, rated E) by @doomedblade: Some of the best Eridian worldbuilding I’ve seen. Grace and Rocky love each other and are insane about it. Also probably the first ever use of the tag “Erotic carapace moulting” on Ao3. Groundbreaking.
Co-Valence (finished, rated M) by minimalistless: One of the best “Grace confesses to Rocky that he said ‘no’ to the mission” fics out there. Really interesting thoughts on Eridian conceptions of consent, as well as Eridian courtship. Only in the “explicit” category for a brief scene near the end.
It Is Imperative That The Cylinder Remains Unharmed (finished, rated E) by @startingatmidnight: When Grace’s “cylinder” gets into a predicament, his internal monologue predictably takes the form of Reddit posts. Hilarious.
i’m your man (finished, rated E) by spqr (@andthepeople) : How does one of the most tender, loving sex scenes in this fandom involve a belt sander?? Insane and amazing.
/r/HumanEridianRoleplay (ongoing, rated E) by @doomedblade: If Grace and Rocky hadn’t met on a high-stakes planet-saving space mission, they probably would have met through horrible erotic Reddit roleplay. They are both terrible in this and they’re perfect for each other. I’m obsessed.
Settled (ongoing, rated E) by gravidowl: Rocky does some culinary experimentation on Erid to help save Grace from starvation and malnutrition. Grace goes absolutely wild for the results and Rocky has Feelings about it.
I'm just about a moonlight mile on down the road (ongoing, rated E) by Moonshine_Dan (@synthyk): Amazing Rocky POV fic about meeting Grace that really leans into how long Rocky’s been in the torment nexus and how messed up he is. I’m so seated.
