1988 folklore fic recs mini-fest: day 9 & 10
this is me trying: It’s hard to be anywhere these days when all I want is you
Scattered Pictures of My Mind by orphan account | 22k | T | Trade fic
After one scandal too many, Patrick Kane gets traded. Eventually it stops being the worst thing that’s ever happened to him.
NOTES: I think we can all agree that this is me trying is, without a doubt, about post-Madison Pat, and there is no discussion to be had about it. So many fics that center around that time period, and Pat learning how to grow up and maturing his relationship with Jonny. could fit into this rec. We’ve chosen a trade fic because it amps up the angst factor and here we are all about that angst.
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illicit affairs: and you know damn well for you I would ruin myself, a million little times
you’re giving me (pleasure over matter) by @pkanerr | 22k | E | Underage, Age Difference, Infidelity
Patrick’s begging for something he doesn’t know how to want. He doesn’t know how to want Jonny, how to even begin to try.
But Jonny’s holding him so tightly, like he’s afraid Patrick will slip from his grasp if he doesn’t, like Patrick’s water he has to cup in his palm at the fear it’ll spill.
Patrick’s spilling, all over the edges.
NOTES: This fic… This fic is a life-ruiner in the best possible way. Be mindful of the warnings, but rest assured that it is an absolute masterpiece if you’re into the subject matter in any way. Patrick’s character exploration is incredible in this one and the smut is so hot it makes you want to melt. I’m 100% sure Taylor actually wrote illicit affairs about this fic.
