Vestave fic recs (part 1/?)
After a few months on board the Verstave ship, I think it’s time that I share a handful of my favourite fics (to be further expanded in the future, of course):
Rating: Mature
Words: 88,708 [Chapter 11/13]
Summary: "A boy from the Writers’ Guild? Really, son?"
Their mother's voice almost cracked at the final word. My, this must be bad. She couldn't hear Renoir, but her soft-spoken father was most likely beside Aline and holding her by the side right now. He would not intervene until Aline would relent, or explode.
"He is not a writer, Maman. How many times do I have to tell you? He's an engineer—"
Or: I can't help but wonder... what if there was a real Gustave outside the canvas?
Notes: My first Verstave fic and therefore one that is very dear to my heart. It is masterfully written and beautifully heart-crushing. Don’t let the delightfully romantic atmosphere fool you, you’ll cry real tears by the end.
Rating: Explicit
Words: 102,688[Chapter 9/11]
Summary: Verso's smile widened, and Gustave knew with crystal clarity that the universe had a sick sense of humor. His Friday night blues had just become his Monday morning colleague.
"We've met," Verso said easily, still watching Gustave with those piercing eyes. "Haven't we, Gustave?"
The use of his full name was deliberate. Not a question, not a tease. A claim. It landed in Gustave’s gut like a stone, heavy and cold, followed by the slow bloom of heat at his throat where the bruises still ached.
He was so, so fucked.
Notes: A fic by Diari, again. Yet, the mood here is very different from Painted Heart. It’s one of the filthiest (affectionate) Verstave fic I’ve read so far. Verso here is a kinky fucked-up train wreck of a man and Gustave the sweetest dude in all of Paris. There’s also some very intense drama that will keep you on your toes… Beware though, the fic does not hold anything back. It's not for the faint of heart.
Pentimento by reina_randwulf
Rating: Mature
Words: 95,674 [Chapter 14/?]
Summary: Life is slow in Lumiere, a small coastal city not far from the Continent. Gustave is content with his life here, working as a power plant lead technician despite his disability. He has his sister, who is making her career on the Continent. He has his foster sister Maelle, whom he dotes on. Life is good until someone moves into the empty room below his. Verso might be the answer to all his problems or the one that will destroy his life.
Notes: This is a very sweet and wholesome Verstave fic. Like the Lumière from this world, it’s cozy and fluffy like a nice pastry. Still, there’s no Vestave without some angst and you also get your fair share here: Verso has a tragic past, Gustave some traumas and Maelle’s origins are shrouded in mystery.
Rating: Mature
Words: 191,270 [Chapter 30/35]
Summary: Verso didn't expect to meet his soulmate in a bakery. He also didn't expect said soulmate to be the only man in the capital unable to recognize the crown prince by name.
He isn't complaining, this is the first time in years he's been able to exist as himself and not as an extension of his family.
Surely, it won't hurt to keep up the pretense for a little while?
Notes: This fic is what happens when you mix all my favourite tropes (soul mates, royalty) in a blender and spice things up with Verstave drama. This is a fucked up as Verso can get, and still Gustave finds in himself the will and the patience to love that wreck of a man.
The Long Track Home by Renlukun
Rating: Explicit
Words: 58,602 [Chapter 8/ ?]
Summary: After Maelle takes over the canvas, Verso struggles to find meaning in the new Lumière. At least, until Gustave offers him to participate in a project together. Slowly, Verso starts to see the man he left to die in a different light, as he also struggles with the guilt of knowing that he's slowly falling in love with him.
Notes: Guilty Verso at his best, though for once Gustave bears some of the blame. If only these two idiots could communicate a bit instead of pine and make dumb assumptions. At least this makes for a lovely fic with nice chunks of steamy smut inside. And feels, a lot of feels.
Run with Me by porgthespacepenguin
Rating: Explicit
Words: 5,843 [Chapter 1/9]
Summary: "I'm leaving Paris," Verso says brusquely, by way of a greeting. He's never been very good with words; that has always been Papa's strength, not his.
Gustave inhales sharply, watching him in silence, his hands clutching his notebook so hard the spine begins to twist.
"You want me to come with you," he says finally, looking at Verso as though he's entirely lost his mind.
Or:
Time is running out. With war looming over Belle Epoque Paris, Verso must make a choice between his duty to his family and the young Writer who has unknowingly stolen his heart.
He chooses Gustave.
Notes: This one is fresh out of the oven, but I have had the privilege of having a peek at the baking process, and the first chapter is so delightfully well-written that the rest can hardly be disappointing.
If you are in the mood for one-shots, I can recommend you:
Chaud lapin (Horny Bunny) by ThatPersonWhoLikes
Rating: Explicit
Words: 7,471
Summary: "Hello?" A deep voice said as a man opened the door.
Gustave stood frozen like a deer in headlights. At this moment several thoughts crossed his mind at the same time.
One, that had to be the hottest guy he had ever seen in his life.
Two, this was decidedly not Alicia's apartment.
And three... Gustave was still wearing a baby pink bunny suit, with fishnets and a too-deep neckline.
Fuck his life.
Notes: One of my favourite one-shots. Do you like it sexy, funny and a comically absurd? This one is for you.
comfort me in my time of need by erenjoson5
Rating: Not Rated
Words: 4,959
Summary:
Gustave gets injured after protecting Verso from a Nevron attack and Verso has to make sure Gustave doesn't die before he gets them back to camp.
Notes: A short one-shot but a delightful one. It’s fluffy, a bit angsty and very well written. Sit down and enjoy the ride.
turnnoffyourmind
dailybridgerton
2087
kianamaiart
annaxmalina
blakekathryn
jacobvanloon
discoholicmusic
dededos
kaledo-art
