Bandslash: Crossover RPS Recs
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Bandslash Crossover RPS (FOB, P!atD, MCR, CSS, TAI, THS)
Various Pairings- 17 Recs
Jon's Bookstore (A Few of My Favorite Things) by foxxcub--Jon/Spencer, Ryan/Brendon, Frank/Gerard, Pete/Patrick--Jon Walker inherits a bookstore from his late grandmother and hires a group of lovable misfits to run it. R
Jon learns that Kat had three people on staff, not including Ryan: one is a retired school teacher named Annette who works in the mornings on Tuesdays and Fridays; one is a college freshman named Carl, who Jon thinks is just a tad bit terrified of Ryan; and the third one is Gerard Way.
Sunflowers and Unicorns (This Ain't a Scene, It's an Orgy) by DF--everyone/everyone, Brendon/Gabe/William--In this one, everyone is having sex except for the people that you'd most expect. I like the way that Gabe and William bring Brendon a sense of belonging that didn't feel in the FBR crowd.
Brendon does his best to scoot away slightly without Bill noticing, but he doesn't really succeed. William just laughs again and says, "Don't worry, I'm not after your virtue or anything. I'm not like that."
Hide and Seek by sunshinepill--Bob/Pete--Bob has a crush on Pete, and he's not very happy about it. R
"Have you seen him?" he wants to ask himself. "Seen the way he's... anything?" But Bob has, and that's the problem. He seen the fighting and jackassery. The bruises and the bleeding. The smiles and the laughing and caring.
Headfirst For Basements by megolas--Frank/Patrick--High school AU. R-ish
"Too much school spirit. Needed actual spirits to balance it out." Frank paused and reached out to nudge Gerard with his foot. "'sides, that fucker was already hiding."
send message/poke/view friends by stereomer--Frank/Patrick--College AU, where Frank and Patrick are Facebook friends, and Frank has a crush. PG
They’re Facebook friends but it doesn’t mean anything, since apparently Patrick is the kind of dude that everyone wants to be friends with, so he has over 400 of them at their school alone. Frank doubts that Patrick even remembers Frank's account; he'd signed up mostly so he could be internet-creepy and look at people’s profiles in the middle of the night when studying was top priority but also the last thing he wanted to do.
I'm Nicotine, I'm Coming Clean by adellyna--Bill/Gabe--College AU. Gabe studies abroad and Bill definitely does not miss him. At all. R
"No." He shakes his head, even though nobody can see him. Not even Bruce--his tank is in the living room. "I mean. Out of Chicago. I think I'm all Chicago'd out, or something, I'm so fucking bored all the time."
A Love Song By Any Other Name and Prufrock and Other Poems by DF--Patrick/Pete, Ryan/Brendon--Patrick and Brendon decide to write a song together. R
"I was just thinking," Brendon continues, words muffled by the cotton collar of Patrick's t-shirt, "he puts words in my head." Brendon breathes in, out; he must be inhaling cloth fiber, Patrick thinks absently, but he doesn't seem to mind. "Doesn't that happen to you too?" There is no need to ask who he's talking about; for them, there are only two people. Could only be two people.
Confessions of a Baffled Mind by circuity--Patrick/Brendon--Just a bit of tour shenanigans, lots of one liners and a cute relationship. PG
“You fucker, I have it on good authority that my mother wears boxers. But nice try, Walker. More!” He spun in a dangerous-looking circle, coming to a halt about five inches from Patrick’s nose.
I Just Want Your Extra Time (and Your... Kiss) by jewels667--Frank/Gerard, Jon/Spencer--Never Been Kissed AU that differs a bit from he movie. Told from Frank's POV as a friend of Spencer, the Drew Barrymore character. R
Frank and Spencer started at about the same time, and Frank has every idea why Gerard hired Spencer. He's smart and earnest and one of the hardest workers Frank has ever met. Sometimes, it's kind of amazing to Frank that they get along so well. If Frank's completely honest with himself, he has to admit that Spencer is pretty much his best friend.
Being on One Tree Hill Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry by foxxcub--Alex Suarez/Ryland Blackinton--Another story in her high school verse. Alex is Ryland's best friend. PG-13
The catcalls start up, along with cooing from the girls, and Alex is practically beaming at him, like he's on the verge of laughing. Ryland can feel the back of his neck getting hot, but he still smirks as he leans in and meets Alex halfway.
Center Parts and Awkward Smiles by impertinence--Mikey/Pete--High school AU where Mikey is the awkward outcast and Pete's the bully who can't leave Mikey alone. R
Pete frowned. “I'll see you around, nerd,” he said, and walked off. It was totally impressive, though not as good as it would be tomorrow. He could never assemble his posse in time for the first day. Posse-less, his strut just wasn't as good.
Deep in the Belly of a Whale by Pearl-o--Pete/Mikey, Gerard/Lyn-Z--High school AU. Mikey's waiting for Gerard to get out of detention when Pete finds him.
Mikey went still, his face still pressed against himself, so he couldn't see Pete's face. He didn't think he'd be able to understand Pete's facial expressions any better than his voice, anyway, though. "That would be okay," he said finally. His cheeks felt hot. When he raised his head, Pete was gazing out into the parking lot, but he was still smiling.
places we met by softlyforgotten--William/Gabe--Five different what if AU scenarios. PG-13
The new guy who can, apparently, dance is smiling at William. William is staring at him with his mouth open. “Really?” he says finally, a little weakly.
Silent On the Weekdays by runthegamut--Patrick/Mikey--High school AU. Patrick doesn't think anything of Mikey Way, until suddenly he does. PG-13
Mikey stops in his tracks and looks back at Patrick with what Patrick imagines would be a curious expression, if Mikey actually emoted with his face. “I don’t study on Thursdays,” is the only explanation he gives, but he holds Patrick’s gaze for maybe a second longer than necessary before turning and heading out of the room. Patrick’s stomach aches.
Mostly Products Created By Nature by skoosiepants--Greta Salpeter/Bob Bryar, Spencer/Brendon--High school AU. Greta is having a really, really bad day. PG-13
It’s the sort of crush that doesn’t go anywhere, though. It’s the sort of crush where Greta always puts Bob near the top of her Top Ten Laredo High Hot Guys lists – the ones that Ashlee makes her write in math – but it doesn’t make her grin vacantly at him or stalk him around school or anything.
Mikey the Reluctant Kissing Booth Boy/Pete the SemiSleazy Kissing Booth Customer by drusillathemad--Mikey/Pete--High school AU. Pretty much exactly what it says. I think the image of Mikeyway running a kissing booth is funny enough to make you click the link.
“What’s the down payment on a blowjob? No, hey, I’m kidding, turn it down.” Mikey finally shuts his magazine and glares over at this asshole who apparently has nothing better to do than sexually harass high school students.
Various Pairings- 17 Recs
Jon's Bookstore (A Few of My Favorite Things) by foxxcub--Jon/Spencer, Ryan/Brendon, Frank/Gerard, Pete/Patrick--Jon Walker inherits a bookstore from his late grandmother and hires a group of lovable misfits to run it. R
Jon learns that Kat had three people on staff, not including Ryan: one is a retired school teacher named Annette who works in the mornings on Tuesdays and Fridays; one is a college freshman named Carl, who Jon thinks is just a tad bit terrified of Ryan; and the third one is Gerard Way.
Sunflowers and Unicorns (This Ain't a Scene, It's an Orgy) by DF--everyone/everyone, Brendon/Gabe/William--In this one, everyone is having sex except for the people that you'd most expect. I like the way that Gabe and William bring Brendon a sense of belonging that didn't feel in the FBR crowd.
Brendon does his best to scoot away slightly without Bill noticing, but he doesn't really succeed. William just laughs again and says, "Don't worry, I'm not after your virtue or anything. I'm not like that."
Hide and Seek by sunshinepill--Bob/Pete--Bob has a crush on Pete, and he's not very happy about it. R
"Have you seen him?" he wants to ask himself. "Seen the way he's... anything?" But Bob has, and that's the problem. He seen the fighting and jackassery. The bruises and the bleeding. The smiles and the laughing and caring.
Headfirst For Basements by megolas--Frank/Patrick--High school AU. R-ish
"Too much school spirit. Needed actual spirits to balance it out." Frank paused and reached out to nudge Gerard with his foot. "'sides, that fucker was already hiding."
send message/poke/view friends by stereomer--Frank/Patrick--College AU, where Frank and Patrick are Facebook friends, and Frank has a crush. PG
They’re Facebook friends but it doesn’t mean anything, since apparently Patrick is the kind of dude that everyone wants to be friends with, so he has over 400 of them at their school alone. Frank doubts that Patrick even remembers Frank's account; he'd signed up mostly so he could be internet-creepy and look at people’s profiles in the middle of the night when studying was top priority but also the last thing he wanted to do.
I'm Nicotine, I'm Coming Clean by adellyna--Bill/Gabe--College AU. Gabe studies abroad and Bill definitely does not miss him. At all. R
"No." He shakes his head, even though nobody can see him. Not even Bruce--his tank is in the living room. "I mean. Out of Chicago. I think I'm all Chicago'd out, or something, I'm so fucking bored all the time."
A Love Song By Any Other Name and Prufrock and Other Poems by DF--Patrick/Pete, Ryan/Brendon--Patrick and Brendon decide to write a song together. R
"I was just thinking," Brendon continues, words muffled by the cotton collar of Patrick's t-shirt, "he puts words in my head." Brendon breathes in, out; he must be inhaling cloth fiber, Patrick thinks absently, but he doesn't seem to mind. "Doesn't that happen to you too?" There is no need to ask who he's talking about; for them, there are only two people. Could only be two people.
Confessions of a Baffled Mind by circuity--Patrick/Brendon--Just a bit of tour shenanigans, lots of one liners and a cute relationship. PG
“You fucker, I have it on good authority that my mother wears boxers. But nice try, Walker. More!” He spun in a dangerous-looking circle, coming to a halt about five inches from Patrick’s nose.
I Just Want Your Extra Time (and Your... Kiss) by jewels667--Frank/Gerard, Jon/Spencer--Never Been Kissed AU that differs a bit from he movie. Told from Frank's POV as a friend of Spencer, the Drew Barrymore character. R
Frank and Spencer started at about the same time, and Frank has every idea why Gerard hired Spencer. He's smart and earnest and one of the hardest workers Frank has ever met. Sometimes, it's kind of amazing to Frank that they get along so well. If Frank's completely honest with himself, he has to admit that Spencer is pretty much his best friend.
Being on One Tree Hill Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry by foxxcub--Alex Suarez/Ryland Blackinton--Another story in her high school verse. Alex is Ryland's best friend. PG-13
The catcalls start up, along with cooing from the girls, and Alex is practically beaming at him, like he's on the verge of laughing. Ryland can feel the back of his neck getting hot, but he still smirks as he leans in and meets Alex halfway.
Center Parts and Awkward Smiles by impertinence--Mikey/Pete--High school AU where Mikey is the awkward outcast and Pete's the bully who can't leave Mikey alone. R
Pete frowned. “I'll see you around, nerd,” he said, and walked off. It was totally impressive, though not as good as it would be tomorrow. He could never assemble his posse in time for the first day. Posse-less, his strut just wasn't as good.
Deep in the Belly of a Whale by Pearl-o--Pete/Mikey, Gerard/Lyn-Z--High school AU. Mikey's waiting for Gerard to get out of detention when Pete finds him.
Mikey went still, his face still pressed against himself, so he couldn't see Pete's face. He didn't think he'd be able to understand Pete's facial expressions any better than his voice, anyway, though. "That would be okay," he said finally. His cheeks felt hot. When he raised his head, Pete was gazing out into the parking lot, but he was still smiling.
places we met by softlyforgotten--William/Gabe--Five different what if AU scenarios. PG-13
The new guy who can, apparently, dance is smiling at William. William is staring at him with his mouth open. “Really?” he says finally, a little weakly.
Silent On the Weekdays by runthegamut--Patrick/Mikey--High school AU. Patrick doesn't think anything of Mikey Way, until suddenly he does. PG-13
Mikey stops in his tracks and looks back at Patrick with what Patrick imagines would be a curious expression, if Mikey actually emoted with his face. “I don’t study on Thursdays,” is the only explanation he gives, but he holds Patrick’s gaze for maybe a second longer than necessary before turning and heading out of the room. Patrick’s stomach aches.
Mostly Products Created By Nature by skoosiepants--Greta Salpeter/Bob Bryar, Spencer/Brendon--High school AU. Greta is having a really, really bad day. PG-13
It’s the sort of crush that doesn’t go anywhere, though. It’s the sort of crush where Greta always puts Bob near the top of her Top Ten Laredo High Hot Guys lists – the ones that Ashlee makes her write in math – but it doesn’t make her grin vacantly at him or stalk him around school or anything.
Mikey the Reluctant Kissing Booth Boy/Pete the SemiSleazy Kissing Booth Customer by drusillathemad--Mikey/Pete--High school AU. Pretty much exactly what it says. I think the image of Mikeyway running a kissing booth is funny enough to make you click the link.
“What’s the down payment on a blowjob? No, hey, I’m kidding, turn it down.” Mikey finally shuts his magazine and glares over at this asshole who apparently has nothing better to do than sexually harass high school students.