Comment Fic

[raeschae]

So, I woke up at 5:30 this morning with an upset stomach and starting watching The World Series of Poker on ESPN, as you do, until it was time to get ready for work. It was there that I heard this quote (I have no idea who to credit for this as I know nothing about the pro Poker circuit. I know he was wearing a hat. And sunglasses.): "Lady Luck hangs out with the guys who practice hard." So, uh, let that inspire you? I don't know, I just liked it. I was also sick, so take it for what it's worth, I guess.

A giant THANK YOU to kiwiana for the Katie/Genevieve fic she wrote me in the spn_fs_exchange, Those Nights Belong to Us. If femslash is your thing, check it out!

So, I decided to pinch hit for the spn_fs_exchange and am currently putting the finishing touches on that fic, then I'm clear until j2_afterclass in January. Well, I have a hs_bingo card to play with but it's not due until May so I'm, ya know, procrastinating.

I ♥ you guys, but I suck at holiday cards and gifts. What I can do is comment fic. Here are the stipulations:

1.) Fic will be roughly 1000 words.
2.) No pairing is off-limits.
3.) You can request more than one prompt but I can only promise one fill per person, so make sure the fic you most want to see is prompted first.
4.) Prompts can be holiday-themed but they don't have to be, unless they come from the Disclaimer 'verse.

ETA: All prompts have been filled!



J2
J2: Emo boys being lonely and emo for batman_mcghee
J2: Both acting like Grinches for expectative
J2: Non-Au, de-Aged Jensen for dev_earl
J2: Poker players who meet before The World Series for blackpanther07
J2: Jared is a mall elf, Jensen is a pretzel twister for dephigravity
J2: Jensen plays the guitar while Jared signs along with him for naranga
J2: Schmoopy first Christmas together for lesson_in_love
J2: Trapped in the car during a snow storm for tinkabell007
J2: Reunion after three months apart for wendy

Femslash
girl!Jared/Katie: fake relationship turns real for earthquakedream
girl!Jensen/Adrianne: making Christmas plans for kiwiana

The Coffee Verse
Coffee Verse: Jared convinces Jensen to stay in bed all day for noxelementalist

Creative Control
Creative Control: Jensen freaks out over Christmas with Jared's family for live_laugh_love
Creative Control: Presents under the tree for mr_mrs_faxsea

Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Brayden, Adrianne, and Jensen picking a gift for Jared for kubis
Disclaimer: Jensen mistakes Jared for Santa for nickgregfan
Disclaimer: Chris/Danneel/Steve cooking together for kskitten
Disclaimer: The guys get snowed in for quiet000001
Disclaimer: Brayden is protective when Jordan gets hit on for Ashleigh
Disclaimer: The guys buy their first tree together for plasticine_star
Disclaimer: Jensen helps Tom surprise Mike for Hanukkah for without_me
Disclaimer: Chad, Sophia, and Emily (minor appearances by Jared and Brayden) for taintedlove

Comments

[dephigravity.livejournal.com]

Aw there is nothing worse than waking up early before work when you don't have to, especially with a rumbly tummy. *hands you pepto*

Jared works in a Santa's village as an elf a la Will Ferrel and love/ hates Jensen, the new pretzel making boy across the way. Stupid boys being stupid and snarky.

J2: Jared is a mall elf, Jensen is a pretzel twister 1/2

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

There’s really not much Jared won’t do to help his family if they need him, but when his aunt is put in charge of Santa’s Village at the mall, Jared thinks he should start establishing some boundaries.

He tries to explain that, while he might be good with even the most unruly kids, parents might not be comfortable handing their children over to a seventeen-year-old who stands over six feet tall, dressed in green striped tights and a red tunic.

When that doesn’t work, he switches tactics and accuses her of trying to get him beat up. ‘The fact that I’m huge and gay isn’t enough for you? You wanna put me in a dress and really encourage people to kick my ass?’

It’s a low blow, but Jared figures it doesn’t really matter because it doesn’t even work. His aunt just shakes her head and gives him a pat on the cheek, along with those damned distressed damsel eyes that get him every time, and promises that it won’t be that bad. She winks when she says, ‘You never know, JT. You might just end up having a little fun.’

Fun. Sure. There are bells on his custom made shoes and pointed tips on his ears; it’s gonna be a good time.

Actually, the kids aren't so bad and, as it turns out, Jared actually does like the job. The worst part – well, aside from the fact that he’s dressed up like an elf and standing in the middle of the mall – is that The Pretzel Hut is right there, facing Santa’s Village. Oh, Jared loves a giant, hot pretzel and some melted cheese as much as anyone, but Jensen Ackles works at The Pretzel Hut and Jensen is an ass.

They’ve never been what Jared would call friends, he and Jensen. They share a few mutual friends and used to greet each other in passing, but they never really spent much time together. Since Jared came out in tenth grade, Jensen doesn’t even nod his direction anymore, though. In fact, the only indication Jared has that Jensen even knows he’s alive is the intense focus of his judgmental eyes.

It used to bother him – if the hot guy in English is going to stare at him for an hour, he’d rather it be with uncontrollable lust than thinly veiled contempt – but Jared got over that. Now he just does his best to avoid Jensen and tries not to hate him. It’s probably not his fault he’s an ignorant, small-minded, homophobic asshole, right?

It’s difficult to ignore him, though, when Jared has to spend three days a week watching him twist pretzels and charm every girl who walks within fifteen feet of his counter. His sister says Jared has a crush; Jared prefers to call it a sick fascination. Either way, it’s pretty clear that he spends way too much time thinking about Jensen Ackles.

Re: J2: Jared is a mall elf, Jensen is a pretzel twister 2/2

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

When it’s time for his break, Jared pulls the fuzzy, red hat from his head and shakes his sweat-matted hair away from his forehead. “I’m going for a walk,” he informs his aunt before stalking toward the nearest exit.

He likes the fresh, cool air outside more the strange looks he gets while walking around the mall. It's not his fault he sweats a lot and wrangling kids while wearing tights doesn't help.

Of course, Jensen is also taking his break, leaned up against The Pretzel Hut’s back door, a fountain drink in one hand, giant pretzel in the other. “’Sup, Buddy,” he sneers.

Jared rolls his eyes, determined to keep walking. “Original,” he shoots, flat and low under his breath. Sometimes he wishes he had a dollar for every person who makes Elf references toward him in a day.

“Hey,” Jensen calls after him.

Jared doesn’t realize he’s stopped until he looks back over his shoulder. “What?”

Jensen is wearing less of a smirk and more of a shy smile when he holds the pretzel up. “You wanna, uh,” he stops and shakes his head, eyes darting to the hole in the knee of his jeans as he chuckles and then looks back at Jared through his ridiculous eyelashes. “You wanna share this?”

Now, Jared doesn’t fancy himself the smartest kid in the world or anything. Sometimes he gets confused, but Jensen’s offer sends him right into befuddled territory. “Huh?” he asks, slack-jawed.

“It’s good,” Jensen adds, taking a bite as though Jared might not be responding due to his opinion of the pretzel. It’s possible that Jensen is not only an asshole, but also very, very stupid.

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Jared turns his body toward Jensen and rests his hands on his hips, bells jingling on the hem of his tunic and his shoes. “I don’t know, man. I wouldn’t wanna risk you catchin’ my gay.”

Eyebrow shooting up to his hairline, Jensen swallows hard and stares past Jared’s shoulder. When he slowly lifts his eyes to meet Jared’s, he says, “Don’t really need to worry ‘bout that, Jared.”

It’s quiet, the passing semi en route to the JC Penney’s loading dock nearly drowns it out, but Jared hears him loud and clear. “You’re always such an dick,” he says, moving closer to take the bite Jensen is extending to him.

Jensen shakes his head. “Dude, I don’t even talk to you!”

“You have judgey eyes,” Jared argues back. “You look at me.”

“You’re not hard to look at,” Jensen says, words biting off as though he’s just realized what he’s saying. “I’m not. It’s not. I’m not being judgey.”

Smiling softly, Jared leans back against the wall, shoulder pressed against Jensen’s. “I mean, you wear a pretzel on your head. You don’t really have room to judge anyway.”

With a snort, Jensen nods toward the ground. “Says the guy with bells on his shoes.”

“Your jealousy is showing,” Jared says, stealing Jensen’s cup for a long sip from his straw.

Jensen cuts him a sideways glance, expression amused. “Dude, I’m not jealous of those shoes.” Running the toe of his boot up the back of Jared’s leg, he adds, “The tights, though.”

Jared laughs, too loud and too sharp in the silence that’s settling between them. “They are pretty sexy,” he nods in concession.

A soft beeping signals the end of Jensen’s break. As he pulls his phone from his pocket shut the alarm off, he hands Jared the rest of the pretzel and squeezes his arm. “Why don’t you come find me when you get off tonight? I’ll make you the hot chocolate you like.”

The fact that he knows what kind of hot chocolate Jared likes is enough. With a nod, Jared watches him go and then leans back against the wall with a smile that is so big, it’s probably a little creepy. He really doesn’t care.

Maybe being a giant, gay elf isn’t so bad after all.

Re: J2: Jared is a mall elf, Jensen is a pretzel twister 2/2

[dephigravity.livejournal.com]

OMG I love you forever for this! Perfectly quirky, snarky, and overall wonderful.

“You have judgey eyes,” and
“Dude, I’m not jealous of those shoes.” Running the toe of his boot up the back of Jared’s leg, he adds, “The tights, though.” I totally blew coffee out my nose! Not pretty btw. I absolutely love your dialogue, it warms me up better than cocoa! :DD

Re: J2: Jared is a mall elf, Jensen is a pretzel twister 2/2

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad you like it!

Though, I'm sorry about the coffee and the nose thing. That doesn't seem like a very Christmas-y thing to do to someone. Next time, I'll add a warning. Or write something sad and unfunny. ;)

Re: J2: Jared is a mall elf, Jensen is a pretzel twister 2/2

[batman-mcghee.livejournal.com]

lol. judgey eyes. oh jared. again with snarky!jensen. the best flavor of jensen, imo.