#claudia_flies

[gothycnymph-library]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[mitsususu]

When you have to pretend you’re not single, fake dating is always the answer. Nothing can possibly go wrong! Below are my Top 5 Favorite stories:

“Investigative Journalism” (E, 42k) by GoodbyeBlues

When gossip reporter Bucky Barnes is tasked with finding out more about a rumoured engagement for one of the famous Rogers brothers, he jumps at the chance to spend a week with Steve Rogers when the opportunity falls into his lap (or, actually, when Bucky falls into the opportunity. Literally.) Unfortunately, the more time he spends with Steve, the less he seems to want to write his exposé. Especially when his tell-all would be devastating to his new 'boyfriend.' ...But those feelings are just pretend, right?

+ Modern AU. Bucky may not have started things for the right reasons, but he’s going to Set Things Right

-☆-

“two strangers in the bright lights” (E, 7k) by Claudia_Flies

It really is an accident. Steve wouldn’t even call it a slip of the tongue, because what he said and the way it was heard were two different things.

+ Post WS. Fake dating may have been Steve’s idea, but Bucky runs with it and lives his best life

-☆-

“What Would You Do” (T, 7k) by Brokenpitchpipe

“Look, Klondike.” Tony draws a complicated diagram in the air. “Sometimes the only way you can get Capsicle to do anything you want him to do-” He draws a circle and drags his finger to the right. “Is to get him angry enough to make him want to do it himself.” He mimics a small explosion, then looks expectantly at Barnes.

Barnes blinks.

“Ergo,” Tony says, “go out with me.”

+ Post WS. Tony tries to do a good deed, Bucky is smooth, Steve pines, and there’s an enthusiastic pianist 

-☆-

“Pulling Me Back” (M, 2k) by steveandbucky

Natasha tends to show up to family gatherings with a fake boyfriend as a way of getting her mother off her back. Bucky tends to hook up with said fake boyfriends, much to the dismay of her step-sister.

Except, this time it's slightly different...

And their parents aren't that oblivious.

+ Modern AU. The importance of properly exchanging phone numbers

-☆-

“A Proposal” (E, 13k) by bangyababy and LadyAngeilque

Bucky Barnes is the heir to a Fortune 500 company, but so is his cousin Henry. In order to ensure the board chooses him over Henry (who would sell the family company), he needs to prove to that he's a serious and stable candidate, ready to settle down. So, he decides to bring home his long-term girlfriend to meet his family on his Grandma Mary's 90th birthday weekend. There are just two problems: he doesn't have a long term girlfriend and he's gay.

Enter Steve Rogers, Drag Queen and Bucky's ex-boyfriend, who's willing to help--for a price.

+ Modern AU. There comes a time when you have to stop pleasing other people and live your own life

-☆-

*More fake relations in the Fake Marriage, Crossovers, Teacher AU, Hospitalized, Halloween, Christmas, Peter Parker, Sex Work, and Moms lists

[mitsususu]

Something strange is in the air, and things are going to get explicit. Below are my Top 5 Favorite stories:

“jamais vu” (E, 13k) by Claudia_flies

They’re all gathered in the top floor private conference room because Tony wants to set up a Strike team, and he’s making some really excellent points. The Avengers aren’t a stealth operation, Steve has to admit.

He just doesn’t like it.

+ Shrunkyclunks A/B/O. Reposted because it damn well deserves to be first in this list too. Sex pollen, mutual voyeurism/exhibition, sex buddies, heat partners, and feels

-☆-

“As The Rush Comes” (E, 4k) by HandsAcrossTheSea

Raiding a HYDRA op, Steve and Bucky take on a little more than they bargained for.

+ Post WS. A sex fest on the plane, in bed, against the wall, over, sideways, and under

-☆-

“Steve, are you blowing the Winter Soldier?” (E, 1k) by omgbubblesomg

Bucky gets hit with a sex curse during a mission

+ Post WS. Transcript format. Steve manages to turn off his comms, what a shame Bucky didn’t!

-☆-

“Minimal Property Damage” (E, 6k) by Nejinee

Everyone assumes Bucky's super soldier body will process the gas that's gone and driven others mad with sexual hysteria. Everyone assumes the evil scientists messed up and Bucky's okay. Everyone assumes wrong because no one ever thinks about Steven Grant Rogers.

+ Post WS. Once Bucky is reunited with Steve, the goal is fuck and get fucked

-☆-

“Strung Out, Wrung Out” (E, 3k) by sassbandit

Steve went running into an evil science lab without backup and now he's been sex pollened. Bucky has to babysit him and he's cranky about it. That's it, that's the fic.

+ Post WS. Steve gets his prostate milked

-☆-

-☆- And an adjacent freebie -☆-

“Fluff” (E, 15k) by MoreThanSlightly

“Dr. Foster, this is a tower full of highly trained soldiers, spies, and geniuses. If we can’t track down and subdue a frith—um, small Asgardian mammal, then nobody can,” Steve says. He tries to look reassuring. It must not be working. She’s still looking around like it might pop out at any moment.

“Frithrkottr,” she says. She takes a deep breath and tucks some errant strands of hair behind her ear. “It’s furry. Kitten-sized.”

“A real cause for panic,” he says, trying to make her smile.

She doesn’t look calmed.

+ Post WS. Cuddle pollen! All the lovey dovey feelings you’ll ever want

-☆-

*More Stucky Recs here

[mitsususu]

Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics! Below are my Top 5 Favorites with Alpha Bucky with Omega Steve:

*Alpha Steve and Non-traditional Pairings have their own lists

“jamais vu” (E, 13k) by Claudia_flies

They’re all gathered in the top floor private conference room because Tony wants to set up a Strike team, and he’s making some really excellent points. The Avengers aren’t a stealth operation, Steve has to admit.

He just doesn’t like it.

+ Shrunkyclunks. Sex pollen, exhibitionism, voyeurism, and heat sex. This is one of my absolute favorites

-☆-

“Sergeant Hot Pants” (E, 11k) by cleo4u2

When Sergeant Bucky Barnes is assigned to temporarily take over for Maria Hill, Steve can't quite keep his shit together. Not around Bucky, who is the hottest Alpha Steve's ever seen.

+ Shrunkyclunks. Steve has a crush and the Avengers ship them

-☆-

"Season of all things” (E, 26k) by Claudia_Flies

Steve really isn’t sure about sharing with an Alpha but he is starting to run out of options. There are only six Omega boarding houses in the city and Steve has been kicked out of four of them.

+ Modern AU. Steve needs a place to stay and Bucky has an empty room. Domestic AF

-☆-

“Blossom like sunshine, nectar sweet as sin, the devil’s drink has me pulled in” (E, 24k) by moonythejedi394

“Your son was said to be as beautiful as Brooklyn’s sweet apple blossoms,” Barnes said, and his lips lifted in another smile, then his eyes moved and Steve was startled by the intensity of his gaze.

Barnes gave pause, long enough that Steve’s heartbeat picked up again. Then he spoke again.

“But no blossom could compare,” he said. “Not even the most perfect of untouched flowers.”

Steve felt his cheeks heat up; he blushed right to the roots of his hair, pulled back from his face by Wanda’s best braids. Barnes’s gaze somehow intensified even more as his gaze just shifted enough that Steve was sure he saw him blush that far. Barnes’s lip lifted at one corner by a hair.

“I’ve never been gladder to have my expectations so far exceeded,” he concluded.

+ Fantasy AU. Excellent worldbuilding with arranged marriage and wedding customs

-☆-

“A Good Provider” (T, 5k) by 74days

Bucky is an alpha with no hope of ever having an opportunity to court an Omega. Or maybe he's just been looking for the wrong type of Omega!

+ Modern AU. Steve thinks Bucky is absolutely wonderful

-☆-

-☆- Bonus Freebie! -☆-

“A Tin of Brylcreem, A Coke, and A Coat Cut In The Omega Style” (E, 6k) by April_Blooms

"Go.” Bucky had said, shoving the bigger part of his last paycheck into Steve’s hand. Steve’s brows furrowed and his scent flared with indignation and anger.

“Buck, I told you, I’m not your omega, you can't-”

“Don’t you dare fight me on this, Steve.” Bucky’s alpha timbre rose. “I won’t have it. I won’t have you shivering yourself into an early grave.

Wrapping the omega up tightly in his own oversized coat, Bucky practically shoved Steve out the door. “Now, you go down to Campton’s Department store and buy yourself a coat. And a Coke. And any other treat you want. I mean it."

"Buck," Steve said. "I’m not going to spend your hard earned money to buy-” Bucky interrupted.

“You, Steve Rogers, will not be allowed back in our den until you come back without a red cent on you and a brand new coat cut in the latest omega style.”

Or

Steve is a sickly, scentless, barren omega bitch that no alpha would ever want, least of all, Bucky. At least, that is what everyone thinks.

+ Pre-WW2. Mutual pining, exhibitionism, and wonderful worldbuilding

-☆-

*More Alpha Bucky stories in the Holiday Sampler, Pornstar AU and Kid Fic Lists

[stellahibernis]

Saturday morning fic rec:

Fic by @claudia-flies

Author’s summary:

Bucky wakes up to the sound of the rooster, like he’s done every morning since he arrived in the village. The crow echoes through the yard and makes the horses move in their pens below him, they too waking up to the day.

Words: 19822, Chapters: 1/1

Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers, Thor (Marvel), Tony Stark, Natasha Romanov (Marvel)

Relationships: James “Bucky” Barnes/Steve Rogers

Additional Tags: Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alternate Universe - Historical, Alternate Universe - Medieval, Explicit Sexual Content, Mating Cycles/In Heat, Chastity Device, Identity Porn, Dubious Consent, Secret Identity, Anonymous Sex, MCU Kink Bingo

My notes:

Despite the darkish backstory a lot of this is delightfully sweet, and I especially enjoyed Bucky’s determination to make do in the world and look for the good in the life he has.

[stellahibernis]

Saturday morning fic rec:

Author’s summary:

He opens his eyes to Steve’s wide and surprised ones, looking down on him. His hold on Bucky’s wrists has gone slack, and as quickly as the pleasure had overtaken him, dread takes its place. He scrambles out of Steve’s hold and off the mat, mumbling I’m sorrys as he goes.

Or: where Bucky doesn’t remember. And they fuck. A lot.

Words: 5440, Chapters: 1/1

Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Captain America - All Media Types

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers

Relationships: James “Bucky” Barnes/Steve Rogers

Additional Tags: Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Porn with Feelings, Memory Issues, Pining while fucking, Post-Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Angst with a Happy Ending

My notes:

Pining while fucking is an excellent concept, and this story does it very well indeed.

[stellahibernis]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Saturday morning fic rec:

Author’s summary:

James Buchanan Barnes and Steve Grant Rogers arrive at the Jedi Temple just over twelve months apart.

Many years later, a disillusioned Jedi Knight Steve Rogers returns to the Core Worlds at the summoning of the Jedi Council. Instead of following the will of the Council, Steve chooses a different path. His quest will lead Steve to confront a specter from his past and finally open himself up to the will of the Force.

Words: 52294, Chapters: 10/10

Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Star Wars Legends: The Old Republic

Rating: Explicit

Warnings:  Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Categories: M/M

Characters: Steve Rogers, James "Bucky" Barnes, Wanda Maximoff, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Clint Barton, Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, Thor (Marvel), Nick Fury

Relationships: James “Bucky” Barnes/Steve Rogers

Additional Tags: Minor Clint Barton/Natasha Romanov, MCU Star Wars AU, Alternate Universe - Star Wars Setting, Old Republic Era, Action/Adventure, Implied/Referenced Torture, Aftermath of Torture, Trauma, Psychic Abilities, Psychic Bond, Dream Sharing, Epic Lightsaber Battles, Angst, Internalized Homophobia, Accidental Voyeurism, Violating The Jedi Code, Explicit Sexual Content, Embedded Images, Embedded Explicit Images

My notes:

I really like the kind of AUs that adapt the canon storylines in them and then take off on their own, and this does that extremely well. I love the characterizations as well as the relationships among the group and how many of them grow into themselves. And it comes with beautiful art, too!

[stellahibernis]

Saturday morning fic rec:

Author’s summary:

He knows that Bucky is not sleeping. Hasn’t been sleeping for weeks, maybe even since he came out from the cold with his and Natasha's help.

“Can I… Could I…. You know, the way we when it was cold?”

The memory of Bucky pressed against his back, warm and broad and wide is sharp, almost as if it had happened yesterday.

Or: Where Bucky thinks that he and Steve were together before the war.

Words: 11112, Chapters: 1/1

Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Captain America - All Media Types

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanov, Sam Wilson (Marvel), Pepper Potts, Clint Barton, Tony Stark

Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers, Clint Barton/Natasha Romanov

Additional Tags: Angst with a Happy Ending, Closeted Character, Period-Typical Homophobia, Explicit Sexual Content, Post-Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Not Avengers: Age of Ultron (Movie) Compliant, Internalized Homophobia

My notes:

I really like how this is tender despite the difficulties, and also the depiction of Steve’s thought process. He knows things are different now, but it’s not easy to change one’s thinking despite knowing, the balance of managing it without making him unpleasant is done very well.