What Happens Next: A Gallimaufry

melancholic romantic comic cynic. bi & genderqueer. fantasy writer. sysrae on ao3.

Fools Rush In

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Fools Rush In by Sysrae

Rating: Explicit

Words: 132,709

Summary: ”I’m sorry,’ he said. The words came out in a gulp. He stumbled backwards, knocking over a pile of books and for once not caring, stopping only when he hit his desk. ‘I shouldn’t – I shouldn’t have done that.”The hell you shouldn’t,’ Dean panted, touching two fingers against his mouth. It wasn’t until he stared at their tips, his expression almost wondering, that Cas realised he was looking for blood – that he must have actually bitten him. Lust, and embarrassment, burned in him like fire. He gripped the edge of the desk and levered himself behind it, falling into his chair before his legs could give out. Had he ever kissed anyone like that? Had anyone ever kissed him like that? And why, of all people, did Dean Winchester have to be the one to make him wonder?’

Fools Rush In is a Destiel AU, complete with loan shark Crowley, cults, FBI politicking, and All The Angst Forever. Plus and also: smut.

Warnings: Contains mentions of abuse, sexual assault, suicide attempt, child abuse.

Review:

Castiel Novak is a bookshop owner and when a certain Dean Winchester moves in next door to sell music records, his annoyance and discomfort knows no boundaries. Music is almost always blaring and coupled with Dean’s off key singing in the shower, it doesn’t take long for Castiel to realise that the only way to shut him up is to kiss the bastard. Their relationship takes the roller coaster route but that’s just another way to get to the paradise they want, right?

Fools Rush In is a beautiful story that is at times jarring with the reality of the world they live in. It is written incredibly well and it alternates between Cas and Dean’s perspective, showing their take on the relationship we all know and love. The setting and roles of the other characters are really well thought out and the author has made fluent transitions in showcasing the personality traits from Supernatural to this fic. It is engaging and an easy read, beautiful in all aspects.

This is for anyone with a soft spot for shop!AU and personally, I love the kind of life they lead; it’s hard but it’s rewarding and has a sense of calm surrounding it. Warnings are shown so proceed with caution.

Nice to see Fools Rush In getting some love! Thank you!  :)

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    Nice to see Fools Rush In getting some love! Thank you! :)
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