So tumblr tells me I created this post on Jan 1, 2022 and apparently, I’ve gone from monthly rec lists to not even one per year. I’m sorry for that. But in honor of Steve’s birthday I’m posting it today and before it gathers even more dust in my drafts. This list includes some gems from the early days of the show since I went all the way back to page 851 on AO3 when I started my rewatch at the beginnging of 2022. Happy reading! :)
Captain America and the Angel of Death by @missslothy
Rating: M, Words: 29,360
The State of Hawaii welcomes the rare people in the world who have magical, supernatural abilities - people like Steve and Danny. But sometimes people come to the islands who aren’t so tolerant. People who are looking to make trouble… When Danny and Steve find themselves outed on social media, they have to fight to protect their reputations, their Ohana and even their lives. And who is targeting Steve and Danny and why?
See the truth; and you will see me by ellievolia
Rating: G, Words: 1,105
Because Steve is sitting on a chair - looks like a dentist’s one, which is not warming Danny’s heart at all - getting his forearm tattooed, right there next to the curve of his elbow. Danny can’t help but think for a second that it has to be an act of rebellion against something Steve is not really a part of anymore.
One Foot on the Third Rail (and One on a Banana Peel) by Taz
Rating: T, Words: 3,250
Danny has an acute reaction to an over the counter cold remedy.
Boxing Day by klutzy34
Rating: T, Words: 1,711
Steve can’t help but watch the way Danny moves.
Both Sides of the Rainbow by ariadnes_string
Rating: G, Words: 4,343
“Seriously?” Kono couldn’t tell whether blood loss was making her loopy, or whether things really had gotten that absurd. “Are they seriously arguing about who’s going to rescue me like I’m some kind of Disney princess?”
Morning at sea by ariadnes_string
Rating: G, Words: 1,704
Everyone’s had one of those mornings when they can’t get out of bed, right?
Relief by MDJensen
Rating: T, Words: n/a
After rescuing the bus full of kids, Steve needs to freak out a little. He does so, in a very early-seasons-Steve way. Set post 2x11.
Better Than Socks by JaneDavitt
Rating: M, Words: 1,109
Danny and Steve get drunk and share a wishlist on Christmas Eve. Blow jobs seem popular.
Sleepwalking by JaneDavitt
Rating: M, Words: 3,769
Things between Steve and Danny come to a head on a night when both of them are dead on their feet.
You Can’t Carry it with You (If You Want to Survive) by dogeared
Rating: T, Words: 884
“Why do you have to be so crazy all the time, that’s what I want to know.”
From This Day Forward by annieke
Rating: T, Words: 1,700
The end of the night brings a little clearer realization to Danny and Steve. (Coda to 3x06)
Direction by waldorph
Rating: E, Words: 1,124
You know how in 105 Steve was really good at taking direction? Danny noticed.
How to Keep Your Mouth Shut by primetime
Rating: E, Words: 10,072
Danny’s sometimes gay. Gay, sometimes. Does dudes. He doesn’t know how to say it right. He doesn’t know how to say it at all.
Wedding Bells by glorious_spoon
Rating: G, Words: 1,814
Danny leans against the door frame, rubs a hand over his face, and says, “Grace thinks we should get married.” “Okay,” Steve says easily, pulling the fridge open. “You want breakfast?”
Choose Your Friends by McParrot
Rating: T, Words: 1,421
The look on Steve’s face is breaking Danny’s heart. (Coda to 1x07)
Dug Deep by tari_roo
Rating: G, Words: 1,792
After the adrenaline rush is over, even will power can’t keep Steve from crashing.
Manhunt by @goneahead
Rating: T, Words: 14,760
Steve is a space-weary SEAL, Danny is a retired cop who’s raising his daughter on a quiet backwater planet. When Steve tracks a wanted fugitive to Jer-C II, he’s expecting it to be just another job–until he meets Danny and Grace. Yep, the space meet-cute nobody asked for.
A man in uniform by Bluespirit
Rating: E, Words: 679
Danny has a thing for Steve’s dress uniform.
Ma Ke Kahakai by Longboard_Chris
Rating: E, Words: 1,150
Four deleted scenes from Episode 1x20 (where Steve and Danny go hiking) that will NOT be included in the boxed set of Season 1.
Buzz Cut by shinysylver
Rating: E, Words; 1,243
Danny misses the curls, but he’ll miss Steve more.
Never Say Never by mohinikapuahi
Rating: E, Words: 619
Nobody ever said Doris was the shy retiring type.
Shades of Blue by ThatwasJustaDream
Rating: E, Words: 1,336
Steve noticed the Camaro parked near his driveway, and knew Danny had let himself in while he was gone. But he expected to find him down by the water, so the sound of footsteps upstairs was strange.
Detour by MidnightThoughts
Rating: E, Words: 1,189
A missing scene from episode 3 of season 1, in which Steve actually does take Danny on the detour he wanted.
