It would be cute to do a list of fic where they’re kids because that shit is cute as hell!!! I can think of two (the one where they meet on the bus and share music I think it’s called like “if you’re not sure if I want you to” though that’s very incorrect) and mike and tad’s fic about their mom’s book club that makes my heart melt.
One big hit in the fandom a couple years ago: Suit and Jacket by @linkslipssinkships - [Teen and Up] - Chapters: 30 - Words: 104,427
Rhett's dad demands he goes to engineering school, but Rhett has something else in mind.
Here’s another from a few years ago: Undercurrent by notasponsor - [General] - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3532
The two stay quiet, both afraid to break the comforting silence. Silence means no discussion. Silence means nothing changes. Eventually, Link breaks it, “You wanna hang out tomorrow?” Rhett shakes his head, “I can’t. Got basketball tomorrow.” He sees Link sit back in his seat, eyes looking at the dashboard. “What about the weekend.” He doesn’t form it as a question. They both know Rhett’s answer by now. “I can’t.”
And the fic you’re looking for: If You’re Wondering If I Want You To by @ssodangdark - [Teen and Up] - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,234
The year is 2006 — you just crafted the perfect away message, The Fray is playing on your clock radio, and you're trying to figure out what band t-shirt to wear to school today. Meanwhile, two teenage boys meet for the first time and navigate their feelings for one another through the songs on one of their iPods.
I’d also like to recommend the ‘kid fic’ tag on ao3 for some extra fluff!
If you have any recs, please let us know through the ask box or by submitting a post!