ENEMY LINES by J_Q and STARS_FALL_ON
↳ ↳ with cover art by C-NORD
Multi-Chapter | Rated: E | Word Count: 311K | Completed in: 2021
Enemy lines (idiom): the territory controlled by the enemy
In this slow burn, enemies to lovers story, a social justice warrior and a lawyer go head to head and learn that sometimes your worst enemy is your past and the control it has over your heart.
According to Mickey Milkovich, the last thing he ever wanted to become was a goddamn social justice warrior, but life had other plans for him. When the authors asked what he thought about this fic, Mickey replied: Who the fuck are you callin’ a social justice warrior? Imma protest the shit outta this story. #ProtestMyAss #FightFor15 #DefundThePigs #FuckULookingAt #🖕
According to Ian Gallagher, the only thing he ever wanted to become was a social justice warrior, but life had other plans for him as well. When Ian was asked about the fic, he said: Holy fuck, is Mickey here? You tell him that I’m gonna sue his ass in every court in the land, including but not limited to, the Supreme fucking Court!
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An incomplete and randomly ordered list of delightful Shameless fics
(My AO3 bookmarks)
MVP Ian in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Ian Gallagher and Old Rules for New Side Pieces, both by @goodkwuestion
“Mickey,” Ian repeated quietly, butterflies forming in Mickey’s gut at the sound of his name on the man’s generous lips, as they curved upwards just a little like the two of them were sharing a private memory, except one where Mickey had amnesia. “It’s a pleasure to officially meet you.” Cubicle Wars, J_Q
“Ian wanders down the alley behind the Gallagher house, resisting the urge to go full Disney heroine and just spin around with his arms flung out. He is so happy it is making him dumb. His brain is just so satisfied, so wildly incurious about everything that isn’t Mickey Milkovich, that he can barely keep track of basic things like ROTC and the days of the week. Everything he does feels like biding time until he sees Mickey again.” Bound, ColdReign
“Yeah, it might be time to take this whole sobriety thing a bit more seriously,” Lip lets out a deep sigh. “I’m also going to get fucking shredded. Maybe buy a motorcycle.” “No, I’m going to get shredded,” Ian decides, just to be annoying. “How much more shredded could you possibly get?” Mickey asks. “You’re already at the gym twenty four fucking seven.” Ian Gallagher and all his Mistakes, Toraten
References to explicit scenes below the jump.
“Because on the other side of the door is Ian. His fist still raised from where he’d been hammering on the door just a moment earlier, his brows furrowed together and his jaw set, his coat unbuttoned and falling off one of his shoulders, twisted, like it had been thrown on in a mad hurry. His chest is rising and falling quickly; he’s out of breath. For a second, just from looking at him, so is Mickey.“The fuck are you doing here?” Mickey asks, but his throat is dry and his heart isn’t in the dismissive tone of the words. Ian looks at him, and the look is deep and blazing hot and Mickey can’t look away, can’t even breathe.And then Ian says, “I wanna finish what we started.”” Melánia, milominderbinder
“Pressed against his back, arm draped over his midsection like he was his own personal teddy bear, was Ian fucking Gallagher. He didn’t have a clue when Ian crawled in the tent, normally he would have woken up at that kind of thing, but he didn’t mind- shit, it feels incredible to have him there. Their co-sleeping at his house had been weirdly platonic, not wanting to fall into old patterns, so to have Ian molded against him like this, it’s so good.” By and By, @nowherenj
“And then something happened that Mickey wasn’t expecting at all. He opened his eyes, because Ian had removed his hand from his hip quickly, reaching it out in front of Mickey. At first he didn’t understand what was happening, then he saw Ian making a stop motion with his hand to a guy standing directly in front of Mickey. Then Ian’s mouth detached from Mickey’s neck, and very clearly he heard his boyfriend call over the music, to the man, “Fuck off.”” The Boyfriend Experience, anomalously
“He felt warmth cover his hand and his forehead dropped to Ian’s shoulder as his heart slowed its pace, only to pick up speed again when Ian’s voice filled his ear.“Thank you, Mickey.”” Risky Business, J_Q, Nicrenkel
“He feels his thighs shaking where Ian is gripping them, a steady stream of noises spilling helplessly from his lips as a gut-wrenching orgasm rips through his entire body. Ian follows him quickly, digging his fingers hard into Mickey’s thighs as he comes inside of him, head thrown back in complete and total fucking ecstasy.” To Feel This Kind of Thrill, @ianrightsonly
Hello! I have a vivid memory of part of fic that I read within the last few days but now I can’t find it and it’s driving me nuts! I looked through my ao3 history, tags I thought were relevant, and my Tumblr likes and have yet to find it. I was hoping you or even one of your followers might be able to help me!
The specific part that I remember is Ian singing “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles to his and Mickey’s baby. I *think* it’s part of a longer, multi chapter fic, but I’m not 100% confident about that.
I know that’s not really a lot to go off, but I’d thought I’d go out on a limb and ask for help just in case anyone recognizes it. Thank you for your help!
Hi! We’ve looked through the fics we could think of, but no luck. It also doesn’t ring any bells, sadly :(
Do you remember if it was Yevgeny or an OC kid they have?
Anyone recognizes it?
Edit: It’s Season 10: The Mickey and Ian Story by J_Q, Ian sings to Freddie in chapter 20 :)
In preparation for season 11, I’ve created a canon compliant (99.9%) fic for season 10 that covers everything Gallavich from Mickey’s arrival in season 9 up to their wedding night. It fills the gaps, explains their motivations and deals with the past--along with a little bit of my own wishful thinking. I’ll post a chapter each morning so that it’s complete before season 11 airs.
Video clips from season 10 by Tue
Artwork from season 10 by Steorie
Mature content with typical Shameless warnings. ;0
Special thanks to Orange_Army_Boy for allowing us to use some photos. Check them out on A03 at https://archiveofourown.org/users/orange_army_boy or Instagram at orange.army.boy and fucking.milkovich.
RISKY BUSINESS by J_Q & NICRENKEL
↳ ↳ with cover art by STEORIE
Multi-Chapter | Rated: NR | Word Count: 56K | Completed in: 2020
Ian Gallagher had everything in life perfectly balanced -- he was the youngest self-employed actuary in Chicago, was the reliable one his siblings turned to to keep their lives from combusting, and was on the verge of signing a client who would secure his new company’s future. That is until his new blue-eyed assistant turned everything on its head.
Or
The one where Mickey gets a job as Ian's secretary.
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Hi! I'm looking for a fic where Mickey is good at picking locks and Ian gets information by seducing older men? They meet on the job and end up working together and dating I think.
I had a feeling it was by one of my favorite authors and yet it still took me a bit to track it down lol but I’m pretty sure it’s Thief! 🔐
Remember in season 10 when Mickey and Ian had their long good-bye before Ian got out of prison? Remember when we got to see what Mickey was up to after Ian left? Remember when we got that beautiful reunion when Mickey finally returned to the South Side?
Me either!!
Chapter 11 of 25 by J_Q on A03
Summary:
In preparation for season 11, I’ve created a canon compliant (99.9%) fic for season 10 that covers everything Gallavich from Mickey’s arrival in season 9 up to their wedding night. It fills the gaps, explains their motivations and deals with the past–along with a little bit of my own wishful thinking. I’ll post a chapter each morning so that it’s complete before season 11 airs.
Video clips from season 10 by Tue
Artwork from season 10 by Steorie
Mature content with typical Shameless warnings. ;0
