blue's picks: an nct fic rec blog cuz i have opinions

another day another highly specific fic born out of genuine love for a niche topic - only NCT & mostly dream - all fics are aus - if it's not good, i didn't rec it - these fics have happy endings (#except this one) - every fic is complete cuz i cannot emotionally handle incomplete fics - if ur not viewing this blog on desktop ur missing out - word count tags: #drabble #1-4k #5-9k #10-20k #21-50k #51-80k #81-100k #101k+ - my stray kids fic rec blog

[renjuntothemoon]

he's mean and he's mine by smartlove (Teen And Up Audiences, 7,256 words)

“Oh,” Jaemin mumbled, brain turning to static as Renjun’s hand travelled down his torso. “You’re a dad?” “Mhm,” Renjun leaned in again, “But don’t worry, I’m single.” Jaemin’s brain sparked to life again, like an old TV after being kicked a few times. He didn’t just bring home a regular rich hot guy, no, he brought home a father. “Score.”

In which, Jaemin didn’t realise being a DILF-hunter meant he had to deal with the kid as much as the dad.

My thoughts: this fic lives rent free in my head, especially the jesus top surgery line, absolutely genius, the humor just gets it

AO3 Tags: Kid Fic, Established Relationship, Domestic Fluff, DILF Renjun, EXTREMELY self-indulgent, Na Jaemin: World's Most Pathetic Step-Father, Trans Male Character, Trans Na Jaemin, renmin are engaged and very gross and in love

[renjuntothemoon]

some sorta chemistry by faewish (Explicit, 5,630 words)

Jisung learns with each passing week that he finds Renjun most attractive when he’s taking control.

He thinks, just maybe, he wants Renjun to take him, too.

My thoughts: hell fuckin’ yeah dude, we need more of this dynamic/energy/etc, we meaning me, this fic was catered to me specifically, thank you

AO3 Tags: Established Relationship, First Time, Loss of Virginity, Top Huang Ren Jun, Bottom Park Jisung (NCT), Light Dom/sub, Alternate Universe - Non-Famous, Past Huang Ren Jun/Lee Donghyuck | Haechan

[renjuntothemoon]

Stained Pink by Mntsnflrs (Explicit, 20,204 words)

Chenle pressed a chaste kiss to Kun’s stubbled cheek, grinned against the skin. “I’ll stop being selfish when you stop giving me what I want. Make me dinner, Kun.”

Kun breathed out, stuttering and shallow.

When Chenle stepped back, Kun walked over to the fridge, his shoulders tight. “What do you want to eat?”

Chenle leant over the counter, the marble cool beneath his hands. “Surprise me.”

But that was impossible for Kun. He was beautifully, painfully predictable.

My thoughts: trust me on this one i swear it’s like so good, even if you took out kunle (which you shouldn’t) all the interpersonal stuff is STUNNING, i only gave it a chance cuz it's mntsnflrs and i trust them to write good fics, so worth it

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Age Difference, Aged-Up Character(s), Unrequited Love, Mutual Pining, Angst, Jealousy, Explicit Sexual Content, Self Confidence Issues, How to deal with heartbreak: dont do what Chenle does here, ageist language but it's just bad jokes, Denial of Feelings, one sided markle

[renjuntothemoon]

going up like NASA by hotlikesoup (sittinginchairs) (Teen And Up Audiences, 12,650 words)

“I didn’t realize you were open to dating,” Chenle says softly. Renjun has no idea what he’s thinking.

Renjun nods quickly. “Oh, yeah, uh, very open. To dating.”

My thoughts: they are incredible, rensung are so stupid but we lovee them, chenle is just here trying not to make trouble and trouble is finding him he's just that irresistible (good for him); so sorry to the chenji stans this is probably the only chenji fic ur gonna get on this blog, enjoy it

AO3 Tags: Coworkers to lovers, Friends to Lovers, Getting Together, unrealistic depictions of working at NASA, Polyamory Negotiations, Miscommunication

[renjuntothemoon]

out of the woods by jungwooed (Teen And Up Audiences, 24,130 words)

Special Agent Renjun Huang from the DC field office was an enigma.

There were many rumors about him. People speculated that he was the favorite agent of Mark Lee, supervisory special agent of the Classified Terrorism Task Force. There was one that was widely circulated through the DC office about him sleeping upside down from the ceiling like a bat. There was another popular narrative shared in a group email claiming his task force was a branch of the Illuminati. Someone even tried to accuse Renjun of being a Chinese spy in the break room one day.

However, the strangest, most outlandish, the most positively ridiculous claim ever made about Renjun Huang and his task force was that they were in charge of covering up UFO sightings and alien abductions.

My thoughts: that was so stressful, why does alien stuff always freak me out lmao, i fuckin' loved every minute of it tho

FBI Agent Huang Renjun, UFOs, Alien Abduction, Small Towns, Mild Blood, Mild Gore, Guns, Crushes, Hurt/Comfort, Alternate Universe - Science Fiction, Strangers to Lovers, Inspired by The X-Files

[renjuntothemoon]

sunflower, don’t wilt by Anonymous (Teen And Up Audiences, 25,732 words)

Jaemin was right about them growing, changing, manifesting from sheltered seedlings into brazen sunflowers with their heads tilted towards an unforgiving sun.

Everything Donghyuck writes begins happening to his best friend, Jaemin.

My thoughts: they're very cute, love this rendition of f2l, btw there are a LOT of instances where wrong words were used (like words that sound similar to the correct words ex. brevity instead of levity, which i think was supposed to actually be gravity), besides that and the text being rather dense i did learn some new words, this fic is very good

AO3 Tags: Friends to Lovers, First Kiss, unexplained powers, Underage Drinking, Fluff, Sharing a Bed, Insecurities, weight issues (nothing major), Coming of Age, Practice Kissing, Summer, Pining, sexual tension (non-explicit), Slow Burn, Making Out, taeyong as donghyuck’s brother, Hurt/Comfort (kinda), Light Angst, Alternate Universe - High School

[renjuntothemoon]

worth it (all yours) by lapkittys (Explicit, 15,980 words)

It’s everything Donghyuck has dreamed of and more, sloppy kissing in Jaemin’s kitchen. Everything he’s yearned for all semester long. Even while hungover, even at four in the morning.

or: Donghyuck's best friend pushes him to partner up with the classmate he's been silently crushing on all semester for a project. His name is Na Jaemin, and every interaction Donghyuck has with him leaves him feeling delusional. Confused. Hopeful.

My thoughts: their chemistry is everything, this jaemin is maximum gentleman and we love him thank you

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Explicit Sexual Content, Smut, College, Studying, Crushes, Pining, Flirting, Teasing, Partying, Drinking, Cuddling & Snuggling, Kissing, Making Out, Hook-Up, Anal Fingering, Anal Sex, Top Na Jaemin, Bottom Lee Donghyuck | Haechan, Crying, Minor Park Jisung/Zhong Chen Le

[renjuntothemoon]

Cashmere Cryptid by Mntsnflrs (General Audiences, 5,004 words)

“Hi,” Jaemin said, making no move to sit. He smiled, showing a perfect set of white teeth, even whiter than his perfectly styled hair.

He looked like a model.

He looked like a god.

He looked down at Donghyuck’s bell pepper stain and his smile widened. “Have you already eaten?”

Donghyuck was running out of hypothetical fists to shove in his mouth. He’d have to start borrowing Renjun’s. “No,” he said, voice weak. “This is just an old shirt.”

My thoughts: they’re insufferable, diabolical, horrendous; i love them so much

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Meet-Cute, this is 5k of jaemin kissy faces, side jeno/renjun, Fluff and Humor, annoying boyfriends

[renjuntothemoon]

Pretty Popular by Mntsnflrs (Explicit, 10,044 words)

Jaehyun passed Mark a spicy chicken wing as they shared a picnic while mourning low essay scores. Jaehyun seemed more bothered about Mark’s emotional constipation than his shitty grades, exasperation written on his features as he followed the chicken wing with an extra napkin. “Just talk to him, dude. He won’t eat you.”

“But I want him to,” Mark admitted, the sticky wing sad between his fingers. “That’s the problem.”

My thoughts: good god they’re so cute and mark is so neurodivergent <3

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Sexual Humor, dont count the amount of times the word like is in this fic please, once more i am spreading the hot chocolate agenda, Mark being like: nervous, Johnny being like: Johnny, thats really all these is to it, Awkward Flirting, Mark being a sweetheart, Dick Jokes, Oral Fixation, House Party

[renjuntothemoon]

Tulips by Mntsnflrs (Teen And Up Audiences, 1,914 words)

“Donghyuck,” Renjun said, crestfallen. “You look like you’re going to cry.”

“I won’t,” he sniffed. “I’m just hungry or something.”

“Don’t lie to me, idiot,” Renjun said gently. He pulled his sleeves over his hands and rubbed gently at Donghyuck’s eyes. “What’s wrong?”

My thoughts: fuck why’d this make me cry ;-; <3, how dare they have a healthy relationship (i'm so glad they dared)

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Depression, Established Relationship, Donghyuck being in love with Renjun for however long this is

[renjuntothemoon]

as if! by idlesong (Teen And Up Audiences, 20,760 words)

As a yellow-plaid donning elite of his high school, Donghyuck has always resolved to use his boyish charms and popularity for the greater good. When the new kid Jaemin shows up, shy and hopeless, Donghyuck promises to work his magic.

Turns out Donghyuck can be clueless too.

My thoughts: this goes out to all the gays who thought it'd be fun funky and fresh if cher ended up with tai (it's me i'm the gay), what a great adaptation wow, jaemin ur so sexy

AO3 Tags: Clueless AU, Alternate Universe - High School, Fluff and Humor, Friends to Lovers, Teen Romance, mentions of recreational drug use and underage drinking, blip of haechan/sungchan

[renjuntothemoon]

last first kiss by wildnothings (Mature, 10,557 words)

Sometimes you have to kiss the wrong person to figure out the right one, and sometimes the right person is not the model in your Economics class, or your best friend, or that boy who had a crush on you during your sophomore year. Sometimes, it's Crocs-wearing, cilantro eating, skincare enthusiast Jaemin Na.

My thoughts: this fic is so fucking funny and i ADORE the characters, they're all fantastic, everyone is so stupid especially donghyuck but it makes everything even better, the title always makes me think of Hitch, do u know Hitch does anyone know what i'm talking about

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - Roommates/Housemates, Practice Kissing, Making Out, Dry Humping, Miscommunication, sorry but if you think nahyuck would actually talk about their feelings you are wrong, Drunk confessions, Stupid Boys being Stupid

[renjuntothemoon]

drink the honey inside your hive by soulsyncable (Explicit, 11,457 words)

He found the ad on Craigslist. Maybe that should have been a red flag itself. He’d always heard bad things about the site. He’d read the threads on Reddit, seen the compilation videos on YouTube–7 TRUE Scary Craigslist Horror Stories. The listing he saw would have fit right into one of those videos. With a title that simply read apartment for rent, Renjun clicked, hoping to find more details. There were no photos of the apartment, no information on how many bedrooms or bathrooms it was, and not even an address was listed. But the price was too cheap to ignore, even if it turned out to be a joke.

apartment for rent it read. $300 a month in cash. no paypal no checks. no background check. i dont judge. I dont have a cell phone or email so if youre interested you can find me at the outpost after 7. buy me a drink and its yours

It had to be a joke.

My thoughts: read this one a while ago and kept thinking about it so I went back and bookmarked, that should give you some idea of how good this fic is, i love that chenle and jisung's relationship under the same agreement is so different than renhyuck's, different strokes for different folks or whatever

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - Demons, Alternate Universe - Neighbors, truly i don't know how to tag this, Demon Sex, Mentioned Lee Jeno/Mark Lee

[renjuntothemoon]

love and other ailments by wildnothings (Explicit, 23,805 words)

Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Is Actually More Than Half Decent In Bed. Logistically, it’s a great mix. Donghyuck will begrudgingly admit that Jaemin is easy on the eyes—even if he’s got the personality of barbed wire.

It’s a match made in hell. It’s kind of perfect.

My thoughts: this is one of the top kudos'd nahyuck fics for a reason, the dynamic here is so accurate and so very good, i love the exploration of their relationship as well as all the others, and also hyuck's romantic history is well-done too

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - Grey's Anatomy Fusion, Hospitals, Friends With Benefits, Rivals to Friends to Lovers, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Background Relationships, Aged-Up Character(s), donghyuck feels too much and jaemin is emotionally underdeveloped, and they're both too horny for their own good

[renjuntothemoon]

might be a saint (you make me a sinner) by thereisnoreality (Explicit, 5,850 words)

Donghyuck watches Jaemin sing sweet phrases and direct attractive smiles at everyone he meets but the thing is - the real, weird thing is that he doesn't care. Well… that's not entirely true, he doesn't mind certainly. Because he and Jaemin have only been dating for a few months, nothing too long for Donghyuck to exert any sort of control upon him. But also because it's a heady feeling, the rush he gets, watching people flush and stutter and silently lust over Jaemin, because he knows they won't get him.

My thoughts: yeah

AO3 Tags: Loss of Virginity, First Time, Dom/sub Undertones

[renjuntothemoon]

stay a little while by hjortron (Explicit, 6,486 words)

this was not how renjun had imagined the weekend going. this was chenle showing up on his doorstep, looking like he'd thrown on the first sweatpants and crumpled t-shirt he could find on his bedroom floor and then headed straight over. "please tell me you're joking."

or; renjun's heat is a few days early and chenle helps him out.

My thoughts: i will always love fics where chenle is just a gross boy, it's so appropriate and makes me think of that one fic with the tag "contractual little sun duty to make fun of chenle" (i actually said the exact same thing about 'gross boy'-ness in that rec, go figure), it's all said lovingly, anyway this fic is great and honestly quite hot so enjoy that, china line dynamic is always gonna be good

AO3 Tags: Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Pack Dynamics, Mating Cycles/In Heat, Friends to Lovers, Aged-Up Character(s), Alternate Universe - College/University, Not Beta Read, this is basically 6k words of renjun thinking chenle is a gross boy, its softer than it sounds though

[renjuntothemoon]

j'ai peur de te perdre à jamais by overflow (intermittently) (Teen And Up Audiences, 5,044 words)

“Remind me why the fuck we hang out with anglos again,” Renjun is saying to Chenle, in English just so the rest of them can understand his complaint.

Jeno and Chenle host a Halloween thing, and then another one.

My thoughts: i always love these sorts of insights into a different culture, like i'm from the us and i know nothing about quebec and its cultural/lingual dynamics! very cool stuff, it's gonna get the another day tag, oh also jenle are cute, obviously

AO3 Tags: Alternate Universe - College/UniversityHalloween, Roommates, Montreal, Getting Together, grab bag of canada things