Any hidden gems? Like fics that aren't on every single rec list and read over and over again by everyone (not that they aren't brilliant of course)?
So I’ll have more at the bottom about this but I’m not sure if this is what you’re looking for but you can always let me know! And I could definitely do this again if people like it or request it :)
Regaining Trust by 4ever_yours2
After betraying his family and ending his mission at Spyral Dick returns to Gotham to soothe the wounds he created on Tim and Damien. Afterwards he returns to Bludhaven to repair his relationship with Jason.
For what it’s worth: I love anything that has to do with Dick coming back from Spyral and having to apologize it’s wonderful. (Not that he should have to apologize but that’s a different story)
The Pleasures of Fighting by Potato_Cake
While Batman is in bed recovering from an injury, Jason hangs around the Manor to keep Dick company. The two birds decide to spar and little Dickie ends up getting embarrassingly aroused when Jason pins him to the ground.
For what it’s worth: Superbly awkward and cute. Warnings for Dick being slightly underage? I think he’s 17? It’s not mentioned(I’m pretty sure). Anyway this is super good & very cute.
Maybe you’re strong but you don’t stand a chance by crookedspoon
Jason and Dick preparing for their first match together.
For what it’s worth: Very cute little drabble, I’ve never…. ever seen a wrestling AU before so it was very interesting to see such a different take on it. (and I would be interested in more, it’s super cool to see)
Three Hundred and Thirty-Four by spj
Jason sees Dick’s awful attempt at makeup, and tries to help.
For what it’s worth: Such a cute little idea (I absolutely love the idea that Jason is good at makeup?? it just makes sense.) This is a really well written fic that’s very cute.
Written on My Body by Midotaka16
Jason’s a tattoo artist with no love life who decides to approach a handsome stranger in the bar one night.
For what it’s worth: Can we have more tattoo fics? That’d be great. They’re so cute? And precious? And Jason really needs to be more artsy in fics he needs an outlet. This fic is super cute, minorly angsty, and wonderful.
Bruce Finds Out a Thing by ParzivalHallows
Bruce confronts Dick and Jason about the relationship that they’ve been having behind his back.
For what it’s worth: This fic fits into the category of “Bruce being a butt” and it’s just so well done. It’s really good.
explanation on my part: So I wasn’t 100% sure how to go about this? Because there’s like… a lot of fics out there that haven’t been recommended. SO what I did was I found a bunch of fics with either low hits or low kudos and that’s what I recommended, because I’m assuming they’re not usually recommended if they don’t have a lot of people reading their fics? Maybe? idk we’ll see how this goes.
One thing I noticed is that a lot of them were either awkward situations (e.g. The Pleasures of Fighting where it’s tagged as embarrassment which people might not read I guess?) or they had little to no summary or tags (Not all of them, and I’m not saying either of these are bad things, just maybe that’s why people aren’t reading them as much?). All of these were really good fics so I hope people give them a chance!