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colder than ice (yet you so warm) by pinkgyuuu (87.7k words, 20 chapters) tags: fluff, light angst, strangers to lovers, slice of life, wedding planner!au, fake marriage, hurt/comfort

commentary:

• figureskater!taehyun + weddingplanner!beomgyu
• the angst in this is so chef's kiss, really hits you in the gut
• the storyline is so nicely developed, esp with the angst and the pining

if i stay by btxtluvr4 (83.1k words, 16 chapters) tags: slow burn, angst, fluff, friends to lovers, angst with a happy ending, implied/referenced self-harm and rape, past abuse, depression, physical abuse, torture

commentary:

• artist!beomgyu + idol!taehyun
• this fic is addictive, the characters are complex and the relationships, not even just taegyu but beomjun's friendship, is so cute
• there is so much depth to this fic, please read the tags, don't read it if it triggers you

a jar of hearts by pulsefire (75.7k words, 17 chapters) tags: college/university!au, soulmate!au, bets, angst, fluff (tooth-rotting), feelings denial, slow burn, hurt/comfort, heavy angst, minor character death

commentary:

• one of the most original soulmate!au concepts around
• nothing short of amazing, it's a gift that keeps on giving
• the ending for many isn't what they'd like but personally, the realistic endings have always been my favourite, so i think the ending for this fic is perfect
• absolutely deserving of the hype it gets

bite me, I dare you by tyun_gyu (74.8k words, 14 chapters) tags: vampires!au, enemies to lovers, fluff, angst with a happy ending, humour

commentary:

• i love vampire aus and this one is very very cute
• beomgyu is a huge idiot at first and it takes some time to like his character but if you do read this, just bear with him, he's nothing but an idiot persevering
• the ending is very cute and not cliche i like

please stop this nightmare I have every night by froghyuka (55.2k words, 27 chapters) tags: hunger games!au, multiple povs, angst, thriller (I suppose?), tribute!beomgyu, mentor!yeonjun, gamemaker!taehyun

commentary:

• this is a very dynamic read
• mostly follows the storyline, it's so so interesting
• i love the soogyu brothers dynamic
• the relationships are cute, romantic and the friendship ones

everyone who loves you goes to heaven by hueningkai (53.3k words, 5 chapters) tags: non idols!au, angst with a happy ending, emotional hurt/comfort, actor!beomgyu, second chances, love confessions

commentary:

• actor!beomgyu + taehyun vs life
• it's a story of 2 exes coming back together so there's a lot of angst, and pining for each other
• the taegyu reconciliation we all need
• it's a masterpiece

you've been lonely too long by beomrebi (48.3k words, 10 chapters) tags: fantasy!au, curse breaking, strangers to friends to lovers, angst, fluff, slow burn, romance, angst with a happy ending, feeling denial

commentary:

• has fantasy elements! beomgyu is cursed
• beomgyu is bad at feelings, and taehyun loves him anyway
• this fic is amazing, it's written so well especially the development of taegyu's relationship
• it's just so cute to see taehyun break down beomgyu's walls, i love this fic so much
• something about seeing the self-named outcast, find a home means so much to me okay

that's debatable by stayinmylane (24.4k words, 3 chapters) tags: college/university!au, rivalry, opposites attract, no angst, happy ending

commentary:

• one sided enemies to lovers au
• taegyu bicker a lot, they're also both on the debate team
• it's crack and fluff basically, if you need something light that will make you giggle, this is it

can you feel the rush by permutative (23.4k words, 3 chapters) tags: college/university!au, fake/pretend relationship, practice dating, friends to lovers, mutual pining

commentary:

• taehyun asks beomgyu to teach him how to date
• this is SO SO SO cute
• beomgyu is the bestest bestest boy ever and it just takes a while for taehyun to see it

ghosting (wish i could see you because i can't see me) by tae2junnies (23.3k words, 2 chapters) tags: high school!au, zoom class!au, fluff, angst with a happy ending, new student taehyun, self-doubt, hurt/comfort, lots of cuddling

commentary:

• zoomclass!au (i cant believe those are a real thing, covid wtf) that stems into the real world
• this fic is so goddamn well written, from the character depth to the plot to the relationships, everything.
• i cry every time i read this because everything beomgyu struggled with, spoke to me on a personal level
• beomjun are brothers, soogyu are roommate bffies
• part fluff, part angst, total masterpiece

masuri suri by mouseferatu (22.7k, 11 chapters) tags: modern setting!au, strangers to lovers, hate to love, romance, fluff, angst, slow burn

commentary:

• magician!taehyun + magician!beomgyu enemies to lovers au
• hate to love kind of? it's more like taehyun really looks down on beomgyu for the tpe of magician he is
• this fic is such a ride and the side sookai is adorable 10/10 recommend such a masterpiece

the ghost on the shore by soft_universe (20.8k words, 10 chapters) tags: 19th century!au, ghost!au, spirits, curse breaking, longing, fluff, angst, bitter ending

commentary:

• painter!taehyun + cursed!beomgyu
• this is written incredibly well, the worldbuilding is insane, it's so good
• the storyline makes you really invested, and it's so worth it
• even if the ending isn't the happiest, it's still amazing, and I love the bitterness of it...

your petals and your thorns by dalkoo (14.4k words, 43 chapters) tags: hanahaki!au, angst with a happy ending, slow burn, pining, hurt/comfort, cbg is bad at feelings, unrequited love (come on, it's hanahaki guys that's a given!)

commentary:

• taegyuists and their penchant for angst is something else really
• this fic is devastating but in all the right ways
• hanahaki!au and ironically florist!taehyun which makes the pain even more wonderful

15 day challenge, taegyu edition by strwberryys [13.2k words, 15 works] tags: fluff, humour, college/university!au, modern setting!au, kissing, hurt/comfort

commentary:

• these are very cute, small one shots of fluffy taegyu
• immediate comfort tbh - check tags for a few due to controversial topics (some deal with mature themes whilst others can be unagreeable themes)
• short and snappy serotonin boost truly

dream of me by insoobnia (9k words, 5 chapters) tags: fluff, canon-compliant, magical realism, mutual pining, friends to lovers, first kiss

commentary:

• this fic is SO CUTE, the plot is developed so well
• beomgyu can visit dreams, it's cool af
• canon-compliant kind of, except beomgyu has a magical ability

when you move, i'm moved by sugahearts (7k words, 2 chapters) tags: rivals to lovers, ice skating!au, Olympics, mutual pining, enemies to friends to lovers, misunderstandings

commentary:

• figureskating!au both taegyu skate !!
• one sided enemies to lovers, taehyun is just an oblivious idiot
• okay ngl it's more one sided enemies to friends to lovers but technicalities, taegyu are cute af in this fic

fever pitch by lofi_seul (5k words, 2 chapters) tags: hogwarts!au, enemies to lovers, unresolved romantic tension, some humour, fluff, no angst

commentary:

• the tension between the two is so well written, good god
• it's sooo heated and so well written especially taegyus competitive dynamic and even the fluff at the end is cute
• it just has so much underlying wit, I love it

over 20k

from this bottomless pit, you're the only shining gold by pulsefire (21k words) tags: detective!au, enemies to lovers, angst with a happy ending, hurt/comfort, flirting, partners in crime

commentary:

• detective!beomgyu and criminal!taehyun
• this fic is fleshed out incredibly well, it's just amazing, I have no words left to describe it
• it leaves you with a heavy but warm feeling, the taegyu in this can heal even the cold-hearted

love radio by afraidioactivity (20.7k words) tags: college!au, slow burn, mysterious radio host au, yearning, falling in love, fluff, light angst

commentary:

• it is a masterpiece. that's all I can say.
• no but fr beomgyu and taehyun becoming friends is everything to me - and whatever happens after is a cherry on top
• okay so taehyun basically falling in love with a radio host who no one knows the identity of - literally what more could you want c'mon

over 10k

history is all we are by magichour (19.2k words) tags: heavy angst, unrequited love, pining, romance

commentary:

• angst. this is just angst
• okay that's a lie, the first half is pure fluff and then it's angst
• it's really well written oml, the ending is bittersweet but perfect regardless, i love this fic

the laws of fake dating by moaisms (14.2k words) tags: fake/pretend relationship, pining, not actually unrequited love

commentary:

• oh the fake dating trope, who doesn't love
• it's so cute, beomgyu is in need and taehyun is the man of the hour
• by law, beomgyu is an idiot

every minute of every hour by squishsungs (13.5k) tags: greek mythology!au, college/university!au, inspired by apollo and hyacinthus, fluff, angst, reincarnation

commentary:

• beomgyu is apollo (and by extension, a bicon)
• taehyun is hyacinthus duh
• look its apollo being gay over the ages trying to find hyacinthus, with a very tired yeonjun as hermes, it's amazing
• greek fusion aus are a guilty pleasure of mine, read this and you will not be disappointed I can assure you

epitome by arclight (13.4k words) tags: inspired by pygmalion and galatea, sculptor!taehyun, sculpture!beomgyu, angst

commentary:

• this one for them ovid lovers
• the story development is beautiful and the angst is chef's kiss
• honest to god, this is just wow.. you can tell the author crafted it just like taehyun crafts his statues

where my demon hides by shadowkissed (13k words) tags: demons!au, college/university!au, demon deals

commentary:

• shadowkissed has a lot of great works but i am incredibly attached to this, and it's my favourite work by her
• demon!taehyun + human!beomgyu, beomgyu accidentally summons a demon
• i've read this more times than i can count, the dynamics are just so so good, and beomgyu's realisations are so well written and just the taegyu dynamics are amazing

new light by blueblushed (12.9k words) tags: fluff, light angst, figuring out feelings, canon-compliant

commentary:

• based on that taegyu weverse post about the moon being round
• it is so, so beautiful to read
• toto is the star of the show /lh
• but in all seriousness, this is very fluffy and makes your heart hurt from how beautiful it is

whipped cream, honey soaked by huenuingkai (10.8k words) tags: love confessions, flirting, getting together, crush at first sight, kissing, fluff, humour

commentary:

• cofeeshop!au, barista!beomgyu
• beomgyu is utterly whipped for taehyun, "pretending-i-work-as-a-barista-when-i-dont" level of whipped
• the miscommunication, beomgyu sets himself up and it's hilarious to read about

dragonfruit by honeysigh (10.4k words) tags: college/university!au, friends to lovers mutual pining, getting together fluff, kissing

commentary:

• this fic is SO cute
• i read this during the height of the animal crossing craze, which meant i was kinda sick of hearing abt it, but this fic made me feel like joining the hype along with taehyun
• it's such fluffy relationship, taegyu are best friends

i won't be able to get into heaven by dawnbound (10k words) tags: pirate!au, strangers to lovers, minor violence, hurt/comfort

commentary:

• not to blow my own trumpet but pirates taegyu... it's very good
• its a bit of a ride, objectively speaking, it's an interesting read

over 5k

the stars crossed right for us (we're destiny) by pariscitylights (9k words) tags: soulmate!au, hogwarts!au, light angst, fluff, happy ending

commentary:

• zero words, this fic is beyond amazing, the characterisation is incredible and you get so invested in this relationship
• the light angst makes it so much better

the bride of hobak by teajamscookies (9k words) tags: fluff, humour, hobak is honestly the main character

commentary:

• taehyun gets a cat, chaos ensues
• honestly, this is 9k of pure fluff and taegyu being cute af together over cats, it's really just something nice and light to read

"accidentally" in love" by xila51 (9k words) tags: hogwarts!au, love confessions, crushes, light angst, fluff, romance, happy ending, huening kai being a little shit

commentary:

• beomgyu drinks amorentia and falls in love with the first person he sees (spoiler alert: it's taehyun)
• taegyu are clingy and whipped for each other

maybe it's the providence of the universe by bubblyying (9k words) tags: college/university!au, friends to lovers, fluff, hurt/comfort

commentary:

• this is pure fluff
• based on the twitter account @louvplace, except in this fic, beomgyu is the admin of an account similar to @louvplace
• beomgyu makes it his mission to comfort taehyun through his acc

"im scared, not a wimp" by soobeans (8k words) tags: college/university!au, fluff, humour

commentary:

• weightlifter!taehyun + artist!beomgyu
• this is CUTE, it's just taegyu being whipped fo reach other but taehyun still playing hard to get
• beomgyu is shocked at how buff taehyun is
• yeonbinkai are lowekey sick of taegyu pining and not doing anything about it

witchlands by tdctracy (8k words) tags: witchcraft!au, dark fantasy, bounty hunters slow burn, fluff, light angst with a happy ending

commentary:

• witch!beomgyu + bounty hunter!taehyun
• oh my god. this. i have no words, it's beautiful
• its everything, the slow burn is amazing, the characterisation, the fondness beomgyu has for taehyun, the ending!!! it's perfect

bloom by stilljunhui (7k words) tags: hanahaki!au, slow burn, light angst, pining

commentary:

• nurse!taehyun + hanahaki patient!beomgyu
• the eventual relationship is written so well

i like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it by beomrebi (7k words) tags: canon-compliant, friends to lovers, light angst, fluff, eventual romance

commentary:

• a fic based around beomgyu's sleep talk habits
• it's so adorable
• and fluffy

here is the handful of shadow i brought back to you by letterstothemoon (6k words) tags: canon-compliant, pining, getting together, fluff, romance

commentary:

• god bless taehyun is a mess, he's just. a whipped mess like there's this one scene where he avoids beomgyu for 5 days kind of mess
• kinda 5+1 in a way, the development of taegyu is so cute

picture the sun by mandubin (6k words) tags: fluff, angst, mutual pining

commentary:

• 5+1 things in taehyun's pov
• it's very soft
• spans from when they first meet to the end game

seven things by synically (6k words) tags: fluff, secret relationship, whipped taegyu

commentary:

• 7+7 things (7 things taehyun hates and 7 things taehyun loves, about beomgyu)
• very soft and fluffy
• based on "beomgyu the type to kiss you during arguments"

love is stored in the frog by pieii (6k words) tags: first dates, picnics, soft and whipped taegyu, fluff

commentary:

• taegyu go on a froggy date
• this is SO SO cute, it's so beautifully written, they're both utter saps and in love with each other and this is the most adorable date ever, beomgyu best boy and taehyun best boy, it's just. so cute.

shine on me (i'm already yours) by tae2junnies (5k words) tags: college/university!au, pining, fluff, confusion, confessions

commentary:

• this is. adorable. like fr fr adorable af
• taehyun is an idiot
• they're just so so cute in this
• youtubers!au i.e. tyunning are youtubers

do you want to know a secret? by beomrebi (5k words) tags: mutual pining, fluff, no angst, friends to lovers, canon-compliant

commentary:

• 5+1 taegyu fic
• it's very soft, taegyu are in their own little world

worth the risk by unknownuniverse (5k words) tags: hogwarts!au, fluff

commentary:

• hyuka does a parnk that goes wrong and taehyun is the unwilling accomplice
• it's very cute, taegyu bicker

at the tips of my feet by idared (5k words) tags: summer jobs!au, fluff, flirting, ot5 housemates, happy ending

commentary:

• this fic. this fic is beautiful that's all there is for me to say
• art as a love language, tyunning / soogyu bffs, it's all just so cute and fluffy
• and so well written

love radio by haikgyuu (5k words) tags: secretly mutual pining, fluff, happy ending, very very light angst

commentary:

• radio djs!taegyu (smash the universe radio !!)
• it's their last day at the radio - fluffy and slightly angsty
• djs taegyu are just very cute

darling, you're the one that i want by onhos (5k words) tags: teachers!au, fluff, getting together, falling in love, love confessions, friends to lovers, mutual pining, no angst

commentary:

• taegyu are schoolteachers !!
• this is SO cute and soft, holy crap, they're both so soft for each other

dandelion oziremen (5k words) tags: college/university!au, light angst, fluff, friends to lovers, kth is bad at feelings

commentary:

• it's a songfic and oh my god. it's amazing.
• even the light angst hits you, it honestly just drives home the message that there are two sides to every story

under 5k

arrow to your heart by taewluv (4k words) tags: demigods!au (set in camp half-blood), fluff, boys in love, established relationship, boys kissing

commentary:

• 5+1 things pjo!au
• this is SO SO cute, beomgyu is a son of aphrodite and taehyun a son of apollo and holy fuck the percy jackson stan in me was blessed

hand me your wishlist by fairyglows (4k words) tags: hogwarts!au, boys kissing, getting together, love confessions, fluff (tooth-rotting)

commentary:

• this is ADORABLE
• taegyu spend Christmas together completing a bucket list
• they are both very soft

one handspan closer to you by pavses (4k words) tags: canon-compliant, fluff, light angst

commentary:

• from pre-debut onwards
• 5+1 beomgyu has this thing where he records video messages to future him.. taehyun joins in

our start line by beomrebi (4k words) tags: canon-compliant, fluff, soulmate!au, friends to lovers, fluff

commentary:

• soulmate!au where you can hear the music your soulmate is listening to
• it's really soft

hurricane by etae_confus (3k words) tags: soulmate!au, collège/university!au, fluff, strangers to lovers

commentary:

• goodness me, i don't know where to start, this is insanely amazing
• this fic left me reeling for a good 5 minutes afterwards, it is. beautiful.

don't be a stranger by tsubean (3k words) tags: high school!au, pining, fluff, feelings realisation, kissing

commentary:

• taegyu think they're rebels (two goodie two shoes tryna be bad)
• really really fluffy
• makes you wish you had a high school crush to break school rules with

04:00am confessions by pulsefire (3k words) tags: college/university!au, fluff, love confessions, mutual pining, first kiss

commentary:

• half asleep confessions
• very light and fluffy
• beomgyu is a whipped idiot

love like magic by orphan_account (3k words) tags: hogwarts!au, fluff, lowkey secret relationship, taehyung and beomgyu are brothers

commentary:

• beomgyu is a slytherin, taehyun a ravenclaw
• 5+1 of taegyu being in love with each other and no one believing it's real

boo! (you've shaken my heart!) by midnight_files (3k words) tags: fluff, romantic comedy, ghostbusting

commentary:

• taegyu as buzzfeed unsolved
• this is basically crack and fluff together, it's so fun to read and absolutely hilarious

staring at your lips by haikgyuu (3k words) tags: fluff, mutual pining, kissing

commentary:

• taegyu kissing fic basically
• very fluffy i love it

battle of the bands by the bluesthour (3k words) tags: high school!au, fluff, flirting, band!au, kissing, snuggling

commentary:

• the fic has 2 chapters but chapter 1 is taegyu centric!
• txt are in a band
• taegyu are cute as hell in this, I mean they're always cute but even more so in this

your somebody, over and over again by eerin (3k words) tags: friends to lovers, getting together, mutual pining, drunk confessions, light angst, fluff

commentary:

• oh this breaks a cliche and it's just so realistic and taehyun is so logical and beomgyu is sulky and wow I love this
• it's soft and totally displays the "taehyun taking care of beomgyu" trope

so-so, lose control by permutative (3k words) tags: canon-compliant, ambiguous relationship, practice kissing, light pining

commentary:

• beomgyu teaches taehyun how to kiss
• jaeyun from too makes a cameo
• canon-compliant, which accounts for the ending this fic gets

location unknown (i know you'll be worth the wait) by tfhyuka (2k words) tags: after college/university!au, taegyu are bad at feelings, fluff

commentary:

• it is very short, soft and fluffy
• beomgyu needs a place a stay so he stays with taejun and then they're just being cute together

the moon is bright (and so is your smile) by auroralia (2k words) tags: hurt/comfort, canon-compliant, whipped choi beomgyu

commentary:

• it's just very soft
• taehyun is compared to the moon
• taehyun takes care of beomgyu no matter what

pluvia by lunalis (2k words) tags: high school!au, fluff, everything happens on da bus, strangers to friends to lovers

commentary:

• beomgyu develops a crush on the cute boy he sees on the bus
• it's just very soft

splashes of colours by moacrosm (2k words) tags: soulmate!au, coffee shop!au, fluff

commentary:

• soulmate!au where you see colours when you meet your soulmate
• barista!taehyun
• very fluffy, it's just soft

fell out of bed, butterfly bandage by poppinstars (2k words) tags: coming out, hurt/comfort, light angst, fluff, hugs

commentary:

• this is my comfort fic :( /pos
• taehyun struggling with gender identity and coming out, I feel seen and it's a testament to how fanfiction can be healing too - a million kudos or the representation too

for you by fellforgyu (2k words) tags: soulmate!au, fluff, light light angst

commentary:

• soulmate!au with a very unique twist
• the narrative of this is amazing, i really love the way the author formats this, it fits the plot really well
• the way taegyu make their relationship work, is very admirable to see

could never want for more when you're near by orphan_account tags: fluff, pining, love confessions, kissing, canon-compliant

commentary:

• it's very soft, taegyu basically just kiss
• yeah, it's just soft

early bird by junable (2k words) tags: established relationship, fluff (domestic and tooth-rotting), no plot

commentary:

• just jjokkomiz balcony talks... whilst the sun rises
• it has the perfect blend of humour and fluff, truly a wonderful relationship dynamic
• if you miss taegyu, this fic is for you (it'll make you miss them more ♡)

23.5° by bluearchive (2k words) tags: fluff, seasonal guardians

commentary:

• it's a vignette and it's absolutely beautiful
• txt are seasons
• the imagery is chef's kiss, it's so pretty

paint your world with me by sunglaze (2k words) tags: high school!au, confessions, letters, fluff

commentary:

• taegyu are dj radio hosts! (smash the universe radio!!)
• cutest confession ever, this is fluffy

ask me anything you want by nicetaegyu (2k words) tags: flirting, shoplifting, fluff

commentary:

• detective!beomgyu + badboy(?)!taehyun
• it's pretty short, but the premise of it is really gripping
• beomgyu flirts on the job, I'd love to see more of this fic but hey what the author has now, is already amazing

we're at the end of all our troubles by eerin (1k words) tags: established relationship - break up, hurt/comfort, angst, ambiguous/open ending

commentary:

• oh i do like a well written breakup - and this is one of them
• maybe it's because it reminds me of my own breakups, always mutual but painful nonetheless
• the woes of my life aside, it really is a well written vignette

untold bargains by reina1 (1k words) tags: immortality, heaven/hell, purgatory, light angst, light hurt/comfort

commentary:

• taegyu are immortals
• this is literally spellbinding, I just love the way the writer encapsulates taegyu over thousands of years and their love for each other to the very end