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any new evanstan or tj/chris fics y'all recommend?

(Sooooo sorry for how late this is! We really need a new mod probably, both of us were hit with real life stuff hard)For TJ/Steve: (haven’t come across any new TJ x other Chris characters in a bit)

Stranded by imafriendlydalekTJ and Steve. Two strangers, unaware of the other's full identity, snowed in for a one-night stand. It was supposed to be easy. Complication-free.But when has that ever worked for either of them?They meet again, and their attraction is as undeniable as their mutual fame. With the Mandarin making trouble and neither looking to make waves, complicated is all they've got left. Is it enough? WIP

T.J. & S.R. by ImDaniIvanaWe all know the unfortunate story that is T.J. Hammond but what if his new neighbor was the one person who cared and the only one left willing to help. With the help of some new friends and a possible new life can T.J. stay clean and more importantly can he find love again?

Evanstan:Unwrapped by romanticalgirlIt's Chris's birthday.

Supporting Actor by concavepatterns“Real attractive.” He laughs as Seb tries to wipe the stray pizza sauce off his chin using one of the cheap, pitifully tiny napkins that’d been provided with their order.“I know.” When Sebastian grins, it’s wide and relaxed and teasing. Dazzling with its sunshine-y brightness. “Try not to fall in love with me.”Too late, Chris thinks. WIP

Hold Tight, I'm Flying by luninosity They’ve had sex. That’s not the problem. Sex is different now—not entirely, but noticeably—but that’s not the problem either. And Chris doesn’t know what to do.

Ordinary World by boopboop, luninosityThe magician’s too attractive. That’s Chris’s first thought, watching. He inches closer. Tells himself it’s his job. Federal agent and all. Special Investigations. Right.

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Hello! I've seen a lot of stuff about fics with TJ Hammond/Steve Rogers (or TJ/Steve/Bucky). I'm intrigued but I've never seen Political Animals. I know generally what it's about and what goes on with TJ. Can I read TJ/Steve fics and still understand what's going on?

Listen, listen, listen... I really need you to watch Political Animals. It’s a great show and Seb’s acting is A++++ WITH THAT BEING SAID! X’D

I can’t speak for all of the TJ/Steve fics but I do know Hell of a Good Universe Next Door (Let’s Go) you could easily read without being lost. It’s very much it’s own story and does mention some background but it fills you in enough that you’re never lost. 

Turritopsis is a TJ/Steve (that is brutally sad!) Where Bucky and TJ are actually the same person. It focuses more on what is happening NOW and the author explains that all out enough that you’ll never be lost. You’ll know who TJ’s mother is, his father. You’ll know who Doug is. (This is also one of my absolute favorite fics.)But in terms of BuckyTJSteve, or as some of us call it the Supersoldier Sandwich

We Should Just Kiss Like Real People Do is one you could read without seeing the show. Many people have read it before seeing the show and actually said it heightened their enjoyment of Political Animals. It focuses on the development of a poly relationship, complications and all, so it’s very much more about the characters vs what happened in Political Animals. Though it will be revealed to you the end of Political Animals in terms of what happens with Elaine’s decision and political ambitions because that’s where she is most of the fic. (I also wrote it...sooooo ahahahaha)

When The Future Starts So Slow is also one you’d be fine with, but do keep in mind this is a spoiler-filled fic about what happens at the end of Political Animals in terms of the main character, Elaine. 

I think I Fell in Love Again is a shorter fic centered around the sexual/fluff side and you could easily read this without being confused. It’s also more concerned about the “here in now” and not about what happened in the show.

I also know brendaonao3 has some shorter tumblr ficlets with the three that you could read and you’d not be confused because at least when I read them, there really are no spoilers to Political Animals and is more focused on the characters themselves.

Hope that helps? At the end of the day, I think the authors will fill in the Political Animals aspects. There are some characters you may be confused about, but if you have a general idea, I think you’ll be fine. Know TJ is a twin to Doug. His grandma likes her booze. His mother is a democrat with a lot of ambitions. His dad, Bud, is very loud and sometimes quite obnoxious. Most of the fics don’t concern themselves with what happened in the past and only mention it, but it’s never important to the plots. 

Also, happy reading :) and if you have any more questions, let me know!