recommendations?

[meljune2008.livejournal.com]

 I'm definitely new to this community and LJ in general, but I've been browsing for a while.

questions for fics that I'm looking for are behind the cut. 

EDIT: several found! links in comments

Anyways! 

First of all, I was wondering if anyone could recommend and link me to a WELL WRITTEN, LENGTHY fic where B/J meet in college or high school. I prefer Brian to be older, but overall eveyone's the same age. I want the 'gang' to be in there to. is that too much to ask for? I'm VERY picky about pairings and a HUGE supporter of Brian/Justin...so they MUST end up together. In character for the characters is also a preference

Secondly,  are there any well written fics out there that have Brian loving (maybe not necesarily LOVING, but having feelings for) someone before Justin, but ending up with Justin?? I've read 'Queer Theories', 'Queer Realities', and 'Queer Identities' which fall along that plot line somewhat. I must say those 3 stories are by far THE BEST fanfics I've read. OMG. so if another good story lies out there with Brian having feelings for someone before Justin I'd really like it if anyone could recommend/find/link some for me.

Thanks in advance,
Mel

I'll edit this entry when I get some responses! =]

Comments

[illusionofdepth.livejournal.com]

Ooh! The best high school fic ever ever ever: http://www.rhiannonhero.net/rhi/QueerAsFolk/queerasgrease.htm
It contains the whole "gang", and Brian is three years older than Justin, and they're completely in character. So, overall, it's perfect.

[meljune2008.livejournal.com]

thanks!

I love rhiannonhero's work!

I'll have to look into that!

Dang. ya'll are FAST at replying.

-Mel

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

This is probably one of my favorites, and it's somewhat of a classic.

Cohorts In Crime (http://bjfic.net/main/viewstory.php?sid=438)

As you can see, it's very long. And damned good. Somewhat OOC, but...trust me, it's worth the read.

[meljune2008.livejournal.com]

thanks!

I've read some of Crazy Fairy's stuff...but I've never read this one.

=]

-Mel

[passing-through.livejournal.com]

Hi Red *waves* I saw this post last night while I was browsing for fic ideas and decided to give this a try. I loved Made to Be Broken so I thought I'd check this out too.

I have noticed that she really, really loves strong!Justin and dependent-on-strong!Justin Brian. It worked really well for Made to Be Broken and I'm anxious to see how it plays in this fic.

My heart hurts for abused Brian :(

[alasse.livejournal.com]

THE BEST college B/J fic *ever* is Basements, by yoursweater. It's amazing - http://qafvault.com/basementsprologue.htm
Another really great highschool story is 'Something More', it's funny, ansty, sexy and all about TEH love - http://www.bjfic.net/main/viewstory.php?sid=7899&textsize=1&chapter=1

As for your request of Brian having feelings for someone else, there's a series by Randall that starts with Blue Lights
http://www.randalls-fiction.com/bluelights.php , continues with Deconstructing Brian http://www.randalls-fiction.com/db.php
and finishes with Reconstructing Brian
http://www.randalls-fiction.com/rb.php
which is really, really good. Awesome writing. (and no worries, it all ends B/J)

[meljune2008.livejournal.com]

geez. you got everything covered.

=]

Thanks!

Mel

[cabtastic.livejournal.com]

For high school fics, I'd recommend the Dry Series:

http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=_meansfallen&keyword=the+Dry%21Series+::+highschool+AU&filter=all

And, one of my all-time favorites, Camp (Justin is in high school, Brian is in college):

http://www.bjfic.net/main/viewstory.php?sid=7608

I love these kind of fics, too. :D

[cabtastic.livejournal.com]

Also, Kindred Love is a fun high-school-age one, though Brian and Justin aren't actually in school together:

http://www.mags-nificent.com/MSW/TriF/KL.htm

And it has a sequel, but I'm pretty sure the sequel is unfinished.

http://www.mags-nificent.com/MSW/TriF/KLB.htm

These ones are somewhat less well-written, but still enjoyable. :)

[meljune2008.livejournal.com]

thanks!

I've read the 'dry series' and liked that one, so now I'll have to go check the others out.

=]

-Mel

[meri2ant.livejournal.com]

This one mixes past -in college- and present and it's a favourite of mine. It's an almost finished WIP called "The difference between now and then (aka Split fic)" http://sonofabiscuit77.livejournal.com/?skip=20&tag=split+fic
I hope you like it.

[autumn-screams.livejournal.com]

here are some HS fics from the memories. enjoy =D

http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=getithere&keyword=HS+AU&filter=all