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subtle fluff

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15 works open to everyone here carry this tag; 80% are complete. The average one runs about 2,100 words. Read any of them in your browser, save it as an EPUB, or listen to it.

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Batman - All Media Types

you can't understand (what you never learned)

by krumthechair

When a petty thief activates an ancient artifact by accident, suffice to say Timothy Jackson Drake does not have a good time. With an 8 year old alternate version of himself to take care of, the next family gathering coming up, his Red Robin duties, and not enough fucks to give; Tim just wanted his coffee.

Teen 16k words 12 / ? ch In progress 1.5k kudos

Angst · Anti Slowburn · BAMF Janet Drake · BAMF Tim Drake· +50 more

Batman - All Media Types+1

Mentor

by xxmariexx

Danny Fenton stood by the bulletin board, chewing on a plain granola bar. He wiped crumbs from his shirt and stared at the poster. "Great," he said under his breath. "I'm a junior now, so that means I have to watch over some freshman for the whole term." At sixteen, Danny already juggled enough— late-night homework, the science club and oh yeah, ruling over an Ghost Zone. The last thing he needed was extra duty. Tucker bumped his shoulder lightly. "Chill out, Danny. It's not so rough. You'll make it through. Who knows? You might actually get along with the kid." Danny let out a long groan “If by ‘like’ you mean I have to deal with another weird, serious Gotham kid, I’ll pass.”

General 8.3k words 1 ch Complete 496 kudos

Awkward Flirting · Damian Wayne and Danny Fenton friendship · Damian Wayne is Bad at Feelings · Damian secretly enjoys hanging out with Danny· +8 more

The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms

fructose

by Seeking7

Prompt: Could you write some softness between Legend and Hyrule?(spoiler: I can!)+ + + + Hyrule has a tradition of sampling the baked goods of every era the group visits, particularly those of the sweeter variety. Legend isn't a big fan of sugar, but he tags along anyway. He always does.

General 1.1k words 1 ch Complete 169 kudos

And Hyrule being a sugarnut · Domestic Fluff · Downfall Duo! · Fluff· +6 more

Akagami no Shirayukihime

Nightmares

by soundscape

I wish I could use italics in the summary... I'm not sure who all is around to read something like this, but I hope you enjoy! Feedback is much appreciated.

General 746 words 1 ch Complete 135 kudos

Canon - Manga · i made myself emotional writing this · obiyuki - Freeform · subtle fluff

Hamilton - Miranda

Subtle Kindnesses

by orphan_account

Alex puffed in defense, but before he could pick any more fights, Thomas shushed him and slid a full shot glass to him.

General 467 words 1 ch Complete 88 kudos

i found this in my old docs · throws this garbage out @ u · subtle fluff

BTS

Liminal

by buhbuh

Jin finds his feelings for Yoongi in a state of transition from friends to something else

General 2k words 6 / ? ch In progress 67 kudos

Drabble Collection · Friends to Lovers · Alternate Universe - Roommates/Housemates · Slow Romance· +2 more

Gintama

Midnight

by ailithpenninor

Late night GinTae talks and fluff based on this beautiful fanart by, @andbeeart on Tumblr

General 1.4k words 1 ch Complete 59 kudos

subtle fluff · Domestic Fluff · Family Fluff · Romantic Fluff· +4 more

The Magnus Archives (Podcast)

Soft Spoken

by writer_whims

Jon always liked to read, but the beholding took away what joy he had left.

General 271 words 1 ch Complete 51 kudos

Headcanon · How Do I Tag · One Shot · safe house· +1 more

The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu+1

When the Moon Draws Steel

by smol_sorrows

What begins as a “quick look” at a dusty storeroom becomes a sword lesson, a scandal, and an impromptu dance.Jinshi moves like he’s reciting poetry with a blade; Maomao learns how to stab and roll her eyes at the same time. Suiren supervises, Gaoshun sighs, Basen suffers, and somewhere, Ah-Duo laughs at her descendants. The moon, of course, approves.

Teen 4.2k words 1 ch Complete 49 kudos

Ah-Duo Would Be Proud (and Concerned) · Basen the Suffering Son · Bodyguard Maomao Arc · Canon-Typical Intrigue but Mostly Fluff· +28 more

Fire Emblem: Awakening

A Hit of Karma

by xenoshadel

One must know to never try to outsmart the master tactician, though sometimes thieves learn their lesson the hard way.

General 1k words 1 ch Complete 43 kudos

subtle fluff · Silly · Gairufu

ALD1 (Band)

Not Just Stage Lights

by foolsgold27

The cameras only caught fragments — the smiles, the banter, the practiced strength. What they didn’t show was how Leo was always there first when Geonwoo’s name trended for the wrong reason, or how Geonwoo learned that Leo’s laugh could quiet everything else.

General 1.7k words 2 ch Complete 39 kudos

Ambiguous/Open Ending · Bottom Lee Leo (ALPHA DRIVE ONE) · Canon Compliant · Friendship/Love· +9 more

Cells at Work! (Anime)+1

This Feeling...

by MatchaOcha

Implied U1146xAE3803. My patrol routes are clear. My duties are defined.Obviously, there should be no deviation from them.Though, sometimes I guide Red Blood Cell on her routes whenever she's lost like now.And it is part of my duty to guide her to ensure the body receives oxygen.So... Why do I continue searching, even when she's not there? Told in 1146's POV.Rated T for romantic ideations and canon-typical violence.Estimated reading time: 10 minutes.

Teen 2.1k words 1 ch Complete 35 kudos

1st person pov · Almost moments · Canon-Typical Violence · One Shot· +10 more

Moriarty the Patriot (Anime)+1

He Shouldn't Be This Beautiful

by Avel_isy

"That was bold of you, my Lady," Albert murmured, his eyes narrowing with a mix of amusement and admiration. "I almost didn’t recognize you." The woman—no, Mycroft—smiled, faintly but without pretense. "That means my disguise worked." Albert let out a long breath. "Enjoying yourself?" He asked, somewhat jokingly but still seriously. “No more than necessary.”

Teen 2.4k words 1 ch Complete 34 kudos

Banter · Crossdressing · First Realization of Feelings · Identity confusion· +13 more

Attack on Titan

Dust and Discipline

by Anonymous

When Erwin assigns Levi his first quarters above ground, he doesn’t expect to find his new subordinate scrubbing the walls with military precision and a murderous glare. It’s the commander’s first glimpse into the peculiar brand of order that defines humanity’s strongest soldier — and the moment he realizes Levi’s obsession with cleanliness is as much armor as instinct.

Teen 1.1k words 1 ch Complete 27 kudos

AI-Generated Text · Character Study · Cleaning Obsession · Early Survey Corps· +14 more