@underpreparedbard made a post asking for soft Geralt fic recs. This happened. Oops? It sort of turned into “soft fics with Geralt in them” but I hope it’s close enough!
Also, the only order in this list is the order in which I found the fic in my bookmarks.
All of them made me very happy to read and I hope they can help you too! <3
When an experiment of a spell to enhance hearing and balance goes not quite as planned, Geralt gets cursed with cat ears and a tail, as well as an odd need to stay close to Jaskier.
I’ve read this one at least twice and it never fails to make me melt!
The Courting Ways of Wolves by pillage_and_lute
Geralt’s in love with Jaskier, now he needs to do something about it.
I laughed out loud so many times while reading this! Absolutely adorable.
My Future is You by @happyjuicyfruit
Geralt lives to modern times, his biggest regret is losing his bard.
Everything changes when Jaskier gets transported right back into his life.
This is one of those fics that you simultaneously think is perfect and wish it was 100k words longer because it’s so much fun.
Geralt comes across a curious little creature that he just can’t shake (not that he wants to).
Absolutely adorable mer!Jaskier. I love it!
It Started With Fish Heads by @helloprudabagastuff
Geralt, a merman, courts Jaskier using traditional merfolk customs. Jaskier thinks he’s being punked.
While we’re on the topic of merfolk AUs, have some mer Geralt! I read this fic when I was having a really hard time, and it made my day so much better. It’s hilarious!
time to wonder, do i dare? by @norationalthoughtrequired
Bookshop owner Geralt inexplicably, in what must be a fit of temporary madness induced by the early hour and not enough caffeine, allows musician Jaskier to play outside his shop. Somewhere along the way, he starts to fall in love.
I know I’ve already recced this one multiple times but this contains the absolute softest Geralt so I’m reccing it again! :D
What The Water Gave Me by @wyvernsandwitches
“They don’t exist,” Geralt of Rivia says, expressionless. “The creatures in your song. And the one before about the merfolk. They can’t mate with humans. There are no half mermaids.”
“Ah, you’re wrong there, my friend. I myself am part merfolk,” Jaskier answers with a smile.
Or: Five times Jaskier tells Geralt the truth about his heritage and one time he shows him.
A Study in Blushing by @samstree
“He looks at you differently when he thinks you are doing something cute. He trips over his words after you call him sweet names. The worst of it all—he blushes any time you are close. Blushes, like a fucking maiden. Urgh, I’m gonna throw up.”
“Oh,” Jaskier deflates, “Witchers blush?”
“See for yourself.” Lambert rolls his eyes.
Jaskier makes a surprising discovery and decides to test it out.
This one is so cute!! Also, if you want yet more soft things, I highly reccomend checking out the rest of @samstree‘s works. They’re all amazing!
Gifted Glances Stolen Smiles by @rebrandedbard
Jaskier is trying to get Geralt to smile, but he just can’t seem to figure out what it takes, and he maybe gives Geralt a goodnight kiss while he sleeps. In the meantime, Geralt thinks they’re already in a relationship that’s moving at the speed of a glacier and he’s sweet about it.
The Best Laid Plans by @dwhty-writes
Geralt is in love with Jaskier. In order to finally get him to admit his feelings, he devises a ten step plan with Lambert, Eskel and Vesemir.
Hilariously silly witchers!
How Bold by theimperialbogmonster (songs_of_the_moon)
Eskel joins Geralt on a hunt.
Eskel realized it was—a joke, maybe, or a game. Jaskier complained, Geralt shot back something that should have been hurtful, and they looked at each with stars in their eyes.
It was all a little ridiculous, and Eskel had no idea what to do with it.
Eskel meets Geralt and Jaskier and finally gets them to Talk About Feelings. Absolutely wonderful!!
When You Wish Upon A Greg by @ineffable-monster-romancer
soft h/c: a magical creature grants Jaskier one wish, and Jaskier decides to ask for Geralt to be happy. The creature fulfils Jaskier’s wish, by making the bard immortal.
It’s a Greg the Demon Horse fic and a post-mountain fix-it fic at once!! What more could one want?
Roses are Red by @fangirleaconmigo
Geralt lifted his hand again, only this time he placed his finger on the tip of Jaskier’s nose. It was an entirely unprecedented gesture and Jaskier had to make an effort not to show his surprise.
“You are friend shaped,” Geralt said simply.
Geralt is drunk and absolutely adorable. I love!!
Two wolves, a cat and a bard walk into a tavern by Beginte
Jaskier and Geralt bump into Lambert and Aiden on the way to Kaer Morhen. Awkward meet-the-boyfriend ensues.
I have a weakness for Geraskier and Lambden interacting and this fic is just perfect!
Make me Happy by @writinglizards
“I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous.” - Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
He is created. He is abandoned. He is found.
Frankenstein AU!!!!! This one is just so soft, I absolutely melted reading it.
Opposites Attract. by tinyjaskier
When Geralt is paired with Jaskier by the University accommodation team, he’s sure there must’ve been some kind of mistake.
The guy is loud, unorganised and messy. Geralt likes peace, order and cleanliness. He’s going to drive him absolutely insane.
But, there’s no more accommodation left. How will they cope?
Super sweet Autistic Geralt and ADHD Jaskier!!
the most beautiful thing by @janiedean and @nol-nol
In which a mage curses Geralt to relieve his worst memory for an entire month. Jaskier deals.
De-aged Geralt with Jaskier! Absolutely adorable.
Little Fledgeling by @seralyra
After Posada and the elves Geralt begins to notice two very important things about his new travel companion:
1) Jaskier isn‘t a fully grown lark. He‘s a little baby bird spreading his wings for the first time.
And 2) While Jaskier is a naturally affectionate man he seems to be hellbent on keeping a healthy amount of distance between himself and Geralt. And somehow that doesn‘t sit right with Geralt at all.
Geralt decides to do something about both of those things. Now how do humans work again?
Wonderful fic exploring Geralt and Jaskier’s relationship shortly after they meet. It’s so sweet!!
Kiss me, for real this time by @jaskierswolf
“So… you’ll come to the banquet to protect me, but not as my bodyguard?” Jaskier sang.
Geralt furrowed his brow and hummed.
Jaskier rolled his eyes and scoffed. “Well you still refuse to use the term friend so that won’t work. You’ll have to be my plus one!” He laughed at his own joke, ignoring the spike in his heartbeat.
Just a joke, Jask.
Geralt hummed and tilted his head. “Alright.”
Fresh Air by Slayer_of_Destiny
After a difficult fight that Geralt needed to call his brothers and father in to help him with, he takes them back to the cottage where Jaskier is waiting for him. His fellow Witchers get a shock when they meet the unusual Bard who accepts Witchers without a blink, and who loves the White Wolf.
The other Wolf witchers meet Jaskier, who is in an established relationship with Geralt. Amazing!!
My Name is Hidden On Your Tongue by anarchycox
Jaskier is cursed. Well his whole family line is. Every male born child cannot be named. They can be given a name, but it will never be a true one and people will always have an allergic reaction to saying this false name. Only a soulmate speaking your true name aloud will break the curse. The family though has never cared, they’ve only cared about the family fortune and marrying well.
But Jaskier cares. He is determined to travel the world, find his soulmate and learn what his name is.
And the best way to travel the world seems to be with a rather taciturn witcher named Geralt of Rivia. If he started to hope that Geralt would be the one to say his true name, well that was one thing that Jaskier would not say aloud.
This is one of those fics that you wish you could un-read so you can read it again for the first time.
Give Me Nothing, Give Me You by @dls-ao3
Ciri’s kindergarten letter comes in the mail on a Tuesday. Geralt opens it, skims it, and frowns at the class his daughter has been assigned.
Or: A modern AU with Dad!Geralt and Teacher!Jaskier.
I don’t know how the author sustains such sweetness for so long, but they do and it’s wonderful!
More recs can be found on my other reclist here!
